Reprex #2
I’ve been doing some printing on my newly acquired Reprex #2. At a glace the Reprex #2 looks similar to a Vandercook SP-15 in size and shape. Then when you get close you start noticing the differences. A large lever protrudes from the backside of the press.
When putting the press in trip one must first switch the press into trip with lever on the front of the press as on most presses. Then one must switch the larger lever on the back of the press to trip (see attached photo below). This two step process takes a bit of getting used to.
The press has been printing wonderfully although I have had a few issues. Occasionally, the press will automatically go into trip when printing. I quickly discovered this does not happen when I print with a kiss and tends to happen more when I apply added impression. If you have any thoughts or opinions on this issue I’d be happy to hear them. I’m still experimenting with possible solutions and I’ll let you know when I find one that works.
The paper guide on the press is unique. At first I thought it was on backwards, but that’s not so. The odd shape to the paper guide is meant to help quickly position paper and it works well.
