This Heidelberg CD 74-4 LX F is a used four-colour press — sometimes referred to as a four-colour offset press or sheetfed litho press — a type of machine central to commercial print production, used to lay down multiple colours of ink onto paper or board stock in a single pass. Heidelberg is one of the most widely recognised names in the printing industry, with decades of heritage in designing and manufacturing sheetfed and web offset presses as well as finishing equipment for commercial, packaging, and publishing applications.
Built in 2004 and currently located in Estonia, this machine is reported to be in active production and has recorded an impression count of approximately 145 million. The maximum sheet size is 760 × 580 mm (29 × 22 inches), placing it in the B2 format class, and it is equipped with a CP2000 console featuring a touch-screen interface and digital controls for operator management of print parameters.
The press carries a strong complement of automation and ancillary equipment. Autoplate enables automatic plate changing, reducing makeready time between jobs, while Autosize allows automatic format adjustment. Alcolor Vario provides automatic dampening control, which contributes to print consistency and reduces waste at job start. Axis control is included for precise registration management. Ink temperature is regulated through a dedicated control system, and the press features automatic ink roller washing, automatic blanket washing, and automatic impression cylinder washing, all of which reduce manual intervention during job changeover.
Coating capability is provided by an Anilox coater unit, which allows inline application of gloss, matte, or protective coatings. The press also includes an extended delivery, raised to accommodate coated or heavy substrates, along with a Weko powder spray system to prevent marking in the delivery pile. A Technotrans CombiStar fountain solution and ink circulation unit is fitted, and cooling is handled by an AirStar Pro air-cooled system. A dryer is also present to support the coating process.
The seller states there is no damage and no repairs to declare, and that test runs are possible prior to purchase.
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