Conrad Combo Presses
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Conrad Machine combination presses are built for artists and studios that need one press capable of handling multiple printmaking techniques with professional precision. Designed to be converted from intaglio to lithography in less than 3 minutes, Conrad combination presses deliver the strength, control, and versatility needed in both educational and professional studio environments.
Whether you are a new printmaker building a flexible home studio or an instructor managing a busy university print shop, Conrad Press offers a combination press to fit your workflow and studio space. Preferred by many University studios for over 50 years, the Conrad Combo press is built to withstand the demands of heavy student use while maintaining the smooth operation and consistent pressure required by professional printmakers.
Explore our combination press lineup to see why Conrad presses are the best choice for studios that need versatility, durability, and precision in one press.
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Why Conrad is the best
place to buy a Combo Press.
Design
The only true combo.
Switch from intaglio/etching roll to lithographic scraper bar in 3 minutes.
Portability
Designed to fit.
The innovative frame design disassembles into 3 pieces to fit through any doorway.
Reliability
Solid. Time tested.
Our time tested combo design has been a staple in studios for over 60 years.
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Design
Easy to use.
Easy to love.
Finally, a press design that is intuitive and easy to use.
Bed plates
Solid beds = More Pressure
Metal beds are tested to be more stable and precise than other materials.
Rolls
Bigger rolls for smoother pressures.
Larger rolls with thicker walls help climb onto plates while maintaining pressure.
Pressure System
Springs eliminate backlash.
A spring balance pressure system is more accurate than direct mounted systems.
