Just like our other presses, this Postcard Printer is the perfect tool for all printmaking spaces, from professional studios to classrooms, or even a home garden shed or kitchen table! It’s designed to be versatile and user-friendly, fitting seamlessly into any creative environment.
Close-up of the CNC-machined stainless steel roller, ergonomic handle, and geared print bed of the postcard printing press, showcasing its precision engineering.
This robust machine boasts several enhanced features to elevate your printmaking experience. It incorporates a newly CNC-machined solid stainless steel roller for consistent and even pressure across your prints. The inclusion of a geared print bed ensures smooth and precise movement, crucial for detailed work. A redesigned ergonomic handle provides comfortable and effortless operation, even during extended print runs. Furthermore, special bearings are integrated to guarantee seamless and effortless printing action. The press is finished with beautiful stainless steel wing bolts, and comes with two high-quality blankets and two sturdy table clamps right out of the box, making achieving perfect postcard prints remarkably easy.
This versatile press is expertly crafted to handle all intaglio and relief printing techniques. Whether you’re working on etchings, engravings, linocuts, or woodcuts, it delivers exceptional results on paper up to 10.6 x 23 cm (approximately 4.17 x 9 inches). Its compact size is specifically tailored for postcard-sized creations, making it an ideal choice for artists focusing on smaller format printmaking.
Comparison chart illustrating the size and scale of the postcard printing press relative to other printing press models, emphasizing its compact and tabletop-friendly design.
What’s Included with Your Postcard Printer
Your purchase includes a fully assembled printing press, ready for immediate use. Alongside the press, you’ll receive a registration grid to aid in precise print alignment, a thin woven wool felt, a thicker pressed wool felt for optimal cushioning, and two reliable table clamps to secure your press during operation.
Image showcasing the standard package contents of the postcard printing press, including the assembled press, registration grid, wool felts, and table clamps laid out neatly.
Optional Supplies to Enhance Your Printmaking
To further equip your printmaking journey, an optional supply set is available. This comprehensive kit includes a pack of 20 sheets of Awagami Editioning Papers (13x21cm), a 2oz pot of Speedball Akua Intaglio Carbon Black ink, a drypoint tool with a durable tungsten carbide tip, a TetraPak sheet for unique printing matrices, a small ink roller for even ink application, and a palette for ink management.
Image displaying the optional supply set for the postcard printing press, featuring Awagami paper, Speedball Akua ink, drypoint tool, TetraPak, ink roller, and palette.
Get Started Quickly with the Included Quick Guide
Every postcard printer comes with a detailed 24-page Quick Guide, designed to help you begin your printmaking projects right away. Access the PDF version of the guide here.
Image of the Quick Guide manual for the postcard printing press, highlighting its accessibility and step-by-step instructions for users.
For a visual introduction and to see the postcard printer in action, check out our initial Kickstarter video:
Still image from the Kickstarter video showcasing various postcard prints created with the postcard printing press, emphasizing its creative potential.
Sustainable and Durable Design
We are committed to sustainable practices. The majority of parts for our postcard printers are 3D-printed in-house using PLA, a robust corn starch-based polymer with a low carbon footprint. Our expertise in 3D printing allows for batch production and flexible design adjustments, having produced over 150,000 parts to date. To ensure maximum durability, we also incorporate metal components like the solid stainless steel roller and ball bearings.
Ready to Ship & International Delivery
All our postcard printers are fully assembled and ready for immediate dispatch. International delivery typically takes between 10-16 days. Customers in the UK should note that orders exceeding £135 may be subject to a 20% import tax payable to Royal Mail.
