At last, a true beginner's press! Extremely compact with 4mm thick steel uprights. The rollers are solid steel and move on bushes. The lower knurled roller is driven by a (removable) handle. The upper roller is fixed to two brass runners connected to the regulating screws, which allow plates/blocks with a thickness up to 20mm to pass through the rollers. Pressure is regulated by means of the regulating screws whose special system of "elastic" steel rings ensure the right amount of flexibility in the printing pressure. The galvanised steel bed is guided by lateral uprights and is included with the press. N.B. Blankets to be ordered separately.

Retail Value $640.00

This kit contains everything you nedd to get started, including a model 3620 press, a 3mm thick felt cushion blanket, 5 each x 1mm thick aluminium etching plates (90 x 120mm, 130 x 180mm), 1 rubber ink brayer, 1 tube of black etching ink, 1 each etching point/scraper and burnisher/scraper solid steel etching tools, 2 wooden handled dry point tools, 5 sheets of tarltan ink wiping cloth, 2 desk clamps and basic instruction book.

Retail Value $825.30

This medium size studio/classroom press features upper and lower rollers supported by ball bearing races rather than solid bronze bearings. Overall diameter is 85cm. This model is specifically designed for etching. Floor stand, pusher, cushion and size catcher blankets are available.
N.B. Stand sold separately

Retail Value $3172.40

This press is specifically designed to satisfy the needs of the serious block printer. It can also be used for etching. The lower roller has a toothed drive section built into each end of its length and these engage with the toothed metal racks built into both sides of the steel bedplate. This construction ensures the travel of the bedplate when turning the large comfortable 4-spoke drive wheel. The press is made to a very high standard with low manufacturing tolerances guaranteeing reliable and accurate performance. High print pressure is not required for block printing. High pressure does not translate to high quality prints.

Retail Value $4150.00

This large size studio/classroom press features upper and lower rollers supported by ball bearing races rather than solid bronze bearings. Overall diameter is 85cm. This model is specifically designed for etching. Floor stand, pusher, cushion and size catcher blankets are available.
N.B. Stand sold separately.

Retail Value $3517.70

Varnished steel and plated heavy aluminium warming surface which guarantees an even warming of all types of metal etching plates - no hot spots! Avoids heating deformation. Warming surface size 35 x 50cm. Max. temperature 120°F and 360 Watts. The Fome warming plate is the safest way of heating your etching plates.

Retail Value $1124.20

Richeson presses are state of the art designs engineered to fine tolerances using quality materials and craftsmanship ensuring accuracy, efficiency and lon life. Whatever your process, these professioanl presses will provide successful printmaking results at all levels. This press is the ideal printing press for beginners, schools or the professional printmaker who requires a portable press. Maximum print sixz achievable is 240 x 455mm.

Retail Value $1353.00

Richeson presses are state of the art designs engineered to fine tolerances using quality materials and craftsmanship ensuring accuracy, efficiency and lon life. Whatever your process, these professioanl presses will provide successful printmaking results at all levels. This press includes all the features found on the larger presses - geared drive wheel, phenolic resin bedplate and floor stand. Maxium print size is 305 x 635mm.

Retail Value $3223.00

Richeson presses are state of the art designs engineered to fine tolerances using quality materials and craftsmanship ensuring accuracy, efficiency and lon life. Whatever your process, these professioanl presses will provide successful printmaking results at all levels. This press shares all the same small press features but engineered with a larger bedplate to produce A2+ size prints when required. Maximum print size 432 x 889mm

Retail Value $4037.00

Richeson presses are state of the art designs engineered to fine tolerances using quality materials and craftsmanship ensuring accuracy, efficiency and lon life. Whatever your process, these professioanl presses will provide successful printmaking results at all levels. This press is a durable, heavy-duty press engineered for long-term institutionsl or professional use. Full imperial size sheets may be printed. Maximum print size - 560 x 890mm

Retail Value $6899.00

An outstandingly well designed and engineered wheel-driven, geared press which is machined to very fine tolerances to provide years of trouble free, high volume use. This press can be used as a bench top model or can be mounted onto the very stable floor stand which is available as an option.
N.B. Bedplate, blankets and floor stand to suit to be ordered separately.

Retail Value $6870.00

The uppermost blanket is known as the "pusher" and receives the most wear as it is subject to friction from the top roller. Manufactureed fromdurable 2-3mm thick, woven polyester felt.

Retail Value $165.00 per Mtr

The centre "cushion" blanket is made of pressed wollen felt 5-6mm thick and is the heaviest and most important of the 3 blankets. A cushion blanket in poor condition will give unsatisfactory results.

Retail Value $275.00 per Mtr

This popular press provides an economical solution for art departments and printmakers seeking to print up to 20" width. The composite wood/steel faced bed provides strong even blacks for difficult aquatints.

Features include:
solid steel 3" diameter top and bottom rollers
4 x 1" self centring sealed bearings
16mm composite wood bed faced with sheet steel

16E - Econo 16 Press $ 1900.00 Bed size: 406 x 920 mm (16" x 36")

20E - Econo 20 Press $ 2200.00 Bed size: 508 x 920 mm (20" x 36") Handwheel: 4 spoked and 34" diameter.

20ES - Econo 20 Press Stand $ 333.30 Welded 40mm angle steel.

This popular press provides an economical solution for art departments and printmakers seeking to print up to 20" width. The composite wood/steel faced bed provides strong even blacks for difficult aquatints.

Features include:
solid steel 3" diameter top and bottom rollers
4 x 1" self centring sealed bearings
16mm composite wood bed faced with sheet steel

16E Econo 16 Press $ 1900.00 Bed size: 406 x 920 mm (16" x 36")

20E Econo 20 Press $ 2200.00 Bed size: 508 x 920 mm (20" x 36") Handwheel: 4 spoked and 34" diameter.

20ES Econo 20 Press Stand $ 333.30 Welded 40mm angle steel.

These reliable hard-working Etching Presses have been used in Universities, TAFE Colleges, Schools and by Artists for many years. Solid steel side frames, thick walled rollers and ground steel bed make these presses virtually indestructible. Simple to set up with easy pressure adjustment, can be used for all intaglio processes and relief printing.

All models have:
16mm thick steel beds - surface ground.
Bed over-travel safety strap.
Top roller diameter of 114mm ( 4.5 in)
Bottom roller diameter of 88mm (3.5 in)
12mm thick steel one-piece side plates. Spring loaded top roller.

DD18HD Direct Drive Press 18HD $ 3634.15 Bed size: 458 x 950 mm (18 x 37").

DD20HD Direct Drive Press 20HD $ 3931.90 Bed size: 508 x 950 mm (20 x 37").

DD23HD Direct Drive Press 23HD $ 4252.20 Bed size: 584 x 1000mm (23 x 40").

18/20/23S Direct Drive Press Stand 18 - 20 - 23HD $ 387.50 Made from 40mm angle steel - welded to provide a stable base for the above presses. Presses can otherwise be bolted to any weight bearing and level surface.

C4 Castors for Direct Drive Press Stand 0ptional $ 335.50 4 x fully locking heavy duty castors (Additional to stand cost or upgrade existing stand)

Particularly for printmakers who are creating a large volume of work, or require less physical effort. This series of press is quite compact for small professional studios, classroom and home studios. The GD25HD prints standard size imperial sheet, 56x76cm and is a favourite press for studios printing editions.

Heavy duty steel side frames.
Heavy walled steel bottom roller of 114mm (4.5") diameter.
Professional size top roller - 165mm diameter (6.5").
Gearing ratio of 3:1 Chain drive set in a cast housing.
16mm thick precision ground steel bed.
Large, easy to operate 762mm diameter wheel, made from 25 mm diameter ergonomic steel tube.
Safety strap to prevent over-travel.
Return springs provide positive top roller adjustment.

GD22HD Geared Press 22HD $ 5203.80
Bed size: 546 x 1100mm (22 x 43").

GD25HD Geared Press 25HD $ 5720.70
Bed size: 622 x 1100mm ( 25 x 43").

22/25S Heavy duty stand for Geared Press $ 495.00
Made from heavy tubular section steel - welded.

Our range of professional quality geared presses offers various alternatives for the professional studio or home studio printmaker. The steel bed and side frames become proportionally larger throughout this press range. All models are capable of being transported in sections to fit through a standard size doorway.

Features include: Solid 12mm steel side frames with long bed supports for max. travel distance.
Top & Bottom rollers of 170mm (6.5") diameter for optimum printing quality.
Gearing ratio of :5:1 driven by a half -inch steel chain.
Handwheel 762mm (30") Larger wheel (40") optional.
Chain drive contained in cast aluminium housing.
Steel beds are 20mm thick with safety straps
Stand included in price

S27HD Studio Series Press 27HD $ 8520.00
Bed Size: 660 x 1270 mm (27 x 50"). Geared:5:1 20mm thick bed stress relieved prior to grinding.

S30HD Studio Series Press 30HD $ 9625.00
Bed Size: 735 x 1524 mm (30 x 60"). Geared:15:1 (Double geared). 20mm thick bed stress relieved prior to grinding.

Solid all -in- one construction requiring no set up, designed for high quality professional studio editions,
possessing functionality to please even the most particular artist.

Standard features include: 10:1 gearing (on manual presses).
1100mm (4 in) diameter hand wheel (manual press).
12mm steel one-piece side frames.
25mm (1 inch) thick steel bed, stress relieved then ground flat.
Edges machine milled parallel (Increased to 32mm for 40HD & 42HD).
Top Roller: 225 mm (9 in) diameter, 22mm thick steel..
Bottom Roller: 165mm (6.5 in) diameter.
Brass dial gauges
HD 40 & HD 42 have extended length side frames.

S36HD Editioning Press 36HD $ 17060.00
Bed size: 911 x 1836mm (36 x 72").

S40HD Editioning Press 40HD $ 18535.00
Bed size: 1011 x 1988mm ( 40 x 78").
Bed thickness: 32mm.

S42HD Editioning Press 42HD $ 19522.50
Bed size: 1066 x 2082mm (42 x 82").
Bed thickness: 32mm.

S42HDM Editioning Press Motorised Upgrading $ POA.
For 36 -40 - 42 HD presses.