Abstract:
A method and apparatus for washing the fountain of a flexographic press including a positive displacement pump coupled to the ink fountain of the press and selectively to solvent and waste containers to a closed circuit for recycling and to atmosphere for purging and, optionally, to a solvent saver receiver.
Abstract:
An ink unit for a printing press having a relatively elongated cylindrical roll and a relatively elongated ink fountain, the ink fountain being equipped with upper and lower doctor blades and with end seal members arranged at an angle of from about 25.degree. to about 65.degree..