Used Manual Screen Printing Presses for Sale
Shop a used manual screen printing press and save. Buckets of Ink lists used manual presses from makers like Workhorse and Hopkins in 4-color/4-station and 6-color/4-station setups, plus the platens, flash units and dryers to finish your shop. Prefer new? Compare Vastex manual screen printing presses (V-100, V-1000, V-2000HD) with registration that stays locked. See every listing on our used screen printing equipment page, or sell us your used equipment. Pickup in Tempe, AZ or freight shipping. Call 480-229-7806.
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Manual Screen Printing Press FAQ
What is a manual screen printing press?
A manual screen printing press holds your screens and platens so you can print by hand, pulling the squeegee yourself. Presses are sold by colors and stations, for example 4-color/4-station or 6-color/4-station, meaning how many screens and platens they hold.
Is a used manual screen printing press worth buying?
Yes, if the press is square and the registration still locks. A good used press from a known maker costs much less than new and holds its value. Ask us about the condition of any press by phone before you buy.
How many colors do I need on a manual press?
Most new shops start with a 4-color press, which handles the majority of one- to four-color jobs. Choose 6 or more colors if you print simulated process, multi-color jobs on darks with an underbase, or want room to grow.
What else do I need with a manual press?
Plan on screens, emulsion, a light source or exposure unit, ink, squeegees, platen adhesive, and a flash dryer plus a way to cure prints (a flash or a conveyor dryer). Our team can put together a full starter package.
Do you ship used presses?
Yes. Used presses can be picked up at our Tempe, Arizona location, and freight shipping can be arranged. Call 480-229-7806 for a freight quote.
