Conrad Machine Co.
The Printmaking Company
Etching Presses
Ultimate precision. Long-lasting durability.
Floor Model Presses
Extreme heavy duty for the highest pressures.
Table Top Presses
Portable. Powerful. Professional.
Litho Presses
Easy to use. Built to last. Explore the full lineup of lithography presses.
Combination Etch/Litho Presses
Intaglio. Litho. Do both.
Endless Combo press possibilities.
Monotype / Relief Presses
Monotype. Linocut. Woodblock.
Perfection.
Switch to Conrad
Have you ever used a Conrad Press before? No problem.
Switching to a Conrad press is easy. Our intuitive press design instantly feels familiar, comfortable, and robust. With many different size options from small table top models to large floor model presses, you can find the best press for your studio.
Whether you are upgrading from an older press or setting up a new studio, Conrad presses are designed to make the transition smooth without overcomplicating the printing process.
Accessibility
Accessible.
By Design.
Dynamic working heights, multiple drive options, and more with thoughtful accessibility in mind.
Design
Easy to use.
Easy to love.
Intuitive press designs that become second nature to use. Less thinking, more printmaking.
Rolls
Bigger. More beautiful.
Bigger upper rolls with thicker steel than any other press. That’s durable. That’s impressive.
Warranty
Better. Longer. More comprehensive.
The most comprehensive 25-year warranty backed by the oldest company in printmaking.
Customize your Conrad
More press options. Guaranteed.
Choose your roll size, bed material, drive type, and even color. Customize your press with your style.
Drive
Engineered. Smoother. Easier.
A true planetary geared reduction drive with over 75 years of proven durability. Actual gearing for the ultimate smooth.
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Who is Conrad for?
Conrad Presses have been used by printmakers around the world of over 75 years. With many different models and options to choose from, it’s no wonder by Conrad Machine is the preferred printmaking press for studios globally.
College & Higher Education Studios
Conrad Machine presses are built for colleges and universities that need durable, professional-grade equipment capable of handling heavy classroom use for decades. In academic studios, presses are used by many students with different skill levels, so reliability, safety, and consistent performance matter. Conrad presses are designed to support serious printmaking programs, from introductory courses to advanced intaglio, lithography, relief, and monotype work.
K-12 Classrooms
For K–12 classrooms, Conrad Machine offers dependable equipment that helps introduce students to the printmaking process in a safe and structured way. Sturdy construction, intuitive operation, and flexible press options make it easier for teachers to build hands-on printmaking lessons. Conrad presses are designed to stand up to repeated student use and abuse while giving young artists a real studio-quality experience.
Professional Artists & Print Shops
Professional studios and print shops need presses that deliver precise, consistent, and reliable results. Conrad presses are built for artists and shops that rely on clean pressure, smooth operation, and repeatable results across editions. Whether producing fine art prints, collaborative projects, or high-volume studio work, Conrad provides the strength and accuracy serious printmakers depend on.
New Printmakers & Artists
Conrad printmaking presses are also a strong choice for new printmakers and individual artists who want equipment they can grow into. The intuitive design makes the press approachable, while the professional construction ensures it will continue to perform as skills and projects develop. For artists building a personal studio, we offer a reliable foundation for exploring etching, relief, monotype, lithography, and more.
Press Accessories
Explore felts, registration grids, press workbench
stands, and other essentials.
Studio Supplies
Explore brayers, ink rollers, etching tanks,
hot plates, and more supplies.
Printmaking
Supplies
Explore papers, inks, plates, and more supplies.
Used Press Trade In Program
Give us the old. Save on the new.
About Conrad Press
Conrad Machine Co. (Conrad Press) is the oldest manufacturer of fine art printmaking presses in North America, producing etching, lithographic, monotype, relief, and combination presses for over 75 years.
Globally recognized as the printmaking standard for high quality printing, precision craftsmanship, and long-lasting durability, our presses are championed by artists and printmakers around the world.
As a fourth-generation, family-owned business based in Whitehall, Michigan, we are proud to hand craft our presses in the USA for the many artists, private studios, university classrooms, and print shops in the printmaking community.
Printmaking Resources
Press
Maintenance
Learn how to maintain your
printmaking press.
Printmaking
Education
Learn how to use your press
with basic printmaking guides.
