Creative Mark Etching Press, All-Steel Construction, Smooth 360° Action, Black, 20 lbs, 12.375" L x 6.75" H

Still working on figuring out the little things, the plate slips like you have to start on the edge of the linoleum to start. But I've been busy so i haven't used more than twice. But great value and i did a couple small prints came out nice. Thanks!

to make life easier, on the metal plate, put strips of same thinkness on both sides of your work ( the lenght of the metal plate) that way: you can crank up the pressure you need to create your project: and the rollers wont slip.

I was excited to get an etching press to add to my print studio. The set up was very easy and only required attaching the handle with the supplied allen wrench. Operating it successfully and consistently, however, took quite of bit of learning, tinkering, and adjusting. First, I made a base out of plywood and 2 x 4 pieces to provide a way to clamp the press to the table. This was not unexpected as I had seen others who did this. Second, I had to make runners (thin strips of the same material I made my plate from - linoleum) to place on the top edges of the bed, and then further testing showed I needed to add a strip of the same paper I was printing on to the top of the runners. These runners allow you to set the pressure you will need and still feed everything through the press. This also solves the problem of the plate and paper sliding when they come in contact with the upper roller, which can be a real issue as small as the rollers are. I didn't attach the runners for my test, but I imagine I will use some double-sided tape to hold them in place. Third, while the bottom roller is textured in order to grip the bottom of the bed, the bottom roller often slipped, making the feeding of everything through the press inconsistent. I bought some non-abrasive grip tape called CatTongue and cut three strips almost the length of the bed and placed them on the underside of the bed. This gave the bottom roller something to grip, better than bare metal. Once all of these modifications were made, I was able to consistently feed the plate and paper through the press. I have not tried intaglio or monoprint yet, just relief. Overall, I am happy with the press, realizing it is not going to be the same as a $3,000 press!

This printer is a great little machine. It produces lovely prints. However, you need a little muscle to get it through the rollers. My son is able to use it without much challenge, but I needed a bit of help. He is hoping to sell his prints and this will enable him to produce them much quicker than by hand.