If you run a printing company, a packaging manufacturer or an advertising production workshop in Romania, you know that a stopped press is not an inconvenience — it is a direct loss of money and of customers. The best equipment on the market produces nothing without the right ink, without a correctly developed CtP plate or without a calibrated offset blanket. And no consumable, however good it may be on paper, reaches its full potential without the technical support that accompanies it.

Printman Romania exists precisely to eliminate this vulnerability. With over 20 years of experience in the printing industry and operational offices in Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest and Iasi, we offer printing companies, packaging manufacturers and finishing workshops an integrated package: premium consumables from authorized brands, specialized technical services and a long-term partnership focused on stability and performance.

 

 

1. Distribution of premium printing consumables

Any offset or flexo printing process operates on the basis of a chain of interdependent consumables: ink, plate, blanket, fountain solution, auxiliaries, coatings and adhesives. When one of these elements does not perform to standard, the quality of the entire print run is compromised. Printman distributes consumables from verified manufacturers, with national coverage and regular stock.

1.1 Printing inks — offset, flexo and digital

Offset ink is not a simple substance. It is a chemical system made up of pigments, resins, oils and additives that must work in perfect balance with the paper, the fountain solution, the temperature and the machine speed. When the ink does not dry quickly enough, when the colors do not meet the standard or when transfer to the substrate is poor, production is blocked and waste increases.

Printman is an authorized Flint Group distributor, the largest ink manufacturer in Europe, and offers:

• Process offset inks for sheet-fed machines — the Novavit series (Fauna, F700 Speed Bio, 950 Fauna) for commercial printing and packaging
• Heatset and Coldset inks for web presses — including the Prem-Eco Kryoset 7000 series with reduced oven energy consumption
• UV, H-UV and LED UV inks — compatible with Komori H-UV technologies and modern LED systems
• Packaging inks with ISEGA certification (food contact) — the Novasens P670 Prime series
• UV/LED flexo inks — the Fujifilm Curemax series (UV, LED, LED IDFC) for narrow-web and food packaging
• Security inks and special inks for particular applications

 

Common problems solved: ink drying in the duct, transfer refusal onto the substrate, misting, poor coverage, foaming, excessive emulsification, loss of pigmentation and color instability over long runs.

1.2 CtP printing plates — thermal and violet

The printing plate is the element that carries the image and directly determines the screen resolution, run stability and chemical consumption in prepress. Typical problems reported by customers include: spots during the printing process, dimensional differences, poor development, toning and reduced durability during the run.

Printman distributes:

• Fujifilm plates — Chem Free (chemistry-free processing) and Low Chem variants, compatible with 830 nm thermal CtP systems, with high resistance to UV inks
• Anitec CTcP violet plates — compatible with violet wavelength equipment

 

Fujifilm and Anitec plates support both AM and FM screening and offer increased run durability, including when printing with UV inks. Selecting the correct plate for the equipment and job type of your printing company is part of the technical consultancy we offer free of charge.

1.3 Offset blankets — precise transfer, long runs

The offset blanket transfers the image from the plate onto the paper. Its properties influence dot gain, screen sharpness, solid uniformity and sheet release. An unsuitable or worn blanket produces: doubling, spots and missing dots, sheet slippage and a short service life.

Printman distributes blankets from Kinyo, Flint Group, Tyref, Continental and Trelleborg, in conventional, UV and spot-coating variants. The blanket type is recommended according to machine speed, substrate type, job characteristics and the desired quality level.

1.4 Fountain solutions and chemical additives

The balance between ink and fountain solution is the central element of offset printing stability. Printman distributes the complete Varn range (Flint Group):

• Varn Ultra 4100 — specially formulated for UV, H-UV and LED UV inks, with ISEGA certification
• Supreme Varn and Supreme 250 — for pH adjustment, with fast start-up and reduced ink consumption
• Hydrofast GH313 and GS312 — for modern CtP systems, fast ink/water balancing
• Varn SFF 9275 — for advanced reduction or complete elimination of isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
• Additives for Coldset and Heatset web presses — Sunday Fount, Journal Fount, HSF 9209

1.5 Printing coatings — WB, UV and special effects

Coating gives the printed product mechanical protection and visual value. Choosing the wrong coating type or incompatibility with the ink causes: surface cracking, poor leveling, separation from the substrate and poor scratch resistance.

Printman distributes WB coatings (water-based dispersion) for matte, gloss and soft touch finishes, UV and LED UV coatings with instant curing, H-UV coatings compatible with the Komori system, and special coatings with hybrid effects. The compatibility between the ink used and the chosen coating is verified by our technical team before each recommendation.

1.6 Adhesives — water-based dispersion and hot melt

Printman distributes Henkel adhesives (the Aquence range) for diverse applications: PVA and acrylic water-based dispersion adhesives for board mounting, bookbinding and lamination, EVA and PUR hot melt adhesives for automatic gluing, and specialized variants for laminated surfaces, UV-coated surfaces or Corona-treated films.

1.7 Auxiliaries, oils and double-sided tapes

Completing the portfolio, Printman offers prepress and press auxiliaries (antiskin spray, silicone, antistatic, wash cloths, SpeedFilm anti-scratch film), Elkalub industrial oils and greases certified for the printing industry (including food-grade), Lohmann double-sided tapes for flexo and industrial applications, and Renz metal spirals for bookbinding.

 

2. The spot ink mixing service

One of the most frequent challenges for a production manager is color reproducibility. The customer arrives with a physical sample or a Pantone code, and the printing company must deliver an identical color, on the actual printing substrate, whether the ink is used today or three months from now. Without a professional mixing system, this requirement is practically impossible to meet with precision.

2.1 How the Printman mixing service works

The in-house Printman laboratory is equipped with the latest-generation Techkon spectrophotometers and professional color management software. The process follows rigorous technical steps:

• Identifying the color code — Pantone PMS, HKS, other SPOT standards or a physical sample
• Adapting the recipe to the printing substrate — we formulate the color specifically for the material of the customer (board, plastic, non-absorbent substrate)
• Mixing with premium Flint Group bases — Novavit BCS, Novasens (ISEGA food contact), Novaboard, H-UV and LED UV inks
• Instrumental verification — we measure ΔE shade differences and keep them at an absolute minimum
• Automatic dosing and recipe archiving — we perfectly reproduce any previous color, at any time

 

 

2.2 Why the same Pantone color can look different

Metamerism — the phenomenon whereby two colors appear identical under one type of illumination and different under another — is one of the most important challenges in evaluating printed color. A job may look correct in the control room of the printing company but different in a store or in natural light. Adding the influence of the substrate (coated vs. uncoated paper), the ink film thickness and subsequent finishing, color reproduction without instrumental measurement becomes a lottery. The Printman mixing service eliminates this variable: every color is formulated and verified spectrophotometrically before delivery.

 

3. Technical service and equipment support

A stopped printing press costs money. Not just the hour of downtime, but also reworking the waste, rescheduling jobs and the explanations given to customers. The best consumable in the world does not solve a mechanical problem, and a poorly trained service engineer can misdiagnose and replace parts needlessly — you lose time and money at the same time. Printman provides professional technical support for offset, flexo and digital printing equipment, with national coverage.

3.1 Preventive maintenance — avoiding unplanned downtime

Preventive maintenance is the most efficient investment for reducing operational costs over the long term. Equipment that is checked periodically runs more stably, consumes less and has a longer service life. The Printman team carries out inspections and preventive maintenance on request, covering the checking and adjustment of the dampening system, inspection and calibration of the cylinders, checking the pressure between cylinders, cleaning the feeder system, inspection of the inking units and rollers, and checking the electrical, mechanical and technical systems.

Printman has proven experience with Komori Lithrone presses (all formats from 20 to 50 inches), Mitsubishi Diamond and other offset and flexo equipment on the Romanian market.

3.2 Corrective maintenance — rapid intervention for breakdowns

When a press stops unexpectedly, a rapid response is essential. Printman engineers identify and resolve approximately 90% of technical problems during the first on-site visit. The service includes fast and accurate fault diagnosis (to avoid needlessly replacing components), on-site intervention with original spare parts and customized solutions adapted to each situation.

 

 

3.3 Remote support — resolution without travel

Not all problems require the physical presence of an engineer. Through remote support services, the Printman team can diagnose and resolve a range of technical problems without travel, reducing costs and equipment downtime. Remote support is available within all technical support subscriptions.

3.4 Equipment installation and relocation

The correct installation of a CtP system, an offset press or a finishing machine is fundamental to its performance and durability. Printman carries out the installation and relocation of CtP systems (including calibration and configuration for the type of plates used), offset and flexo printing machines (alignment, calibration, complete mechanical checking) and finishing equipment — cutting, folding, coating, creasing.

3.5 Equipment modernizations and upgrades

Equipment that ran efficiently 5-7 years ago can become a bottleneck in current production. Printman offers hardware and software modernizations adapted to the specific needs of each printing company: upgrades of color control systems, replacement of worn components with improved variants or the integration of additional modules to extend the capabilities of existing equipment.

4. Technical support subscriptions

Printman offers three levels of technical support subscriptions — Standard, Plus and Pro — adapted to the size of the printing company, the criticality of the equipment and the production volume. The subscriptions include a guaranteed response time, technical support hours included monthly, differentiated intervention priorities, remote support, discounts on the list price of additional hours and spare parts, annual equipment inspection and technical consultancy.

 

 

The complete details of each subscription, including the rates and conditions of the Service Level Agreement, are available on request at contact@printman.ro

 

5. Technical consultancy and operator training

The most modern equipment and the best consumable produce mediocre results if operators do not understand the process. One of the most frequent causes of printing problems in Romania is not the equipment or the material — but the insufficient technical knowledge of the production team. Printman offers relevant technical consultancy based on real production experience, not on catalog specifications.

5.1 Customized training and instruction for operators

Printman offers customized training sessions for press operators, prepress technicians and production managers, covering:

• The principles of ink–water balance and their impact on print quality
• Color control and measurement — densitometer, spectrophotometer, Lab values and ΔE
• Ink behavior according to substrate, temperature and speed
• The use and maintenance of offset blankets — dot gain, screen sharpness, wear management
• The correct selection and use of WB and UV coatings — compatibility, drying parameters, common problems
• Identifying and diagnosing printing defects — doubling, ghosting, picking, toning

5.2 Consultancy in consumable selection

There is no universal consumable that works optimally on every press, with every substrate and for every type of job. The Printman team analyzes the specifics of production and recommends the optimal combination of consumables for the real conditions in your printing company. Choosing the wrong consumable — even an incompatible dampening additive or an ink with a drying speed unsuited to the substrate — can block production or generate massive waste.

 

6. What production problems Printman solves

Each type of printing production comes with its own specific problems. Below we describe the most frequent situations in which printing companies and packaging manufacturers in Romania turn to Printman — and exactly what we solve in each case.

6.1 How to reduce waste and color instability on packaging runs

Packaging manufacturers operate under the pressure of strict requirements: color consistency over long runs, compliance with food regulations (ISEGA, food contact), the mechanical resistance of finishes and the constant availability of consumables so as not to stop the production lines.

The Printman solutions for these problems include:

• Flint Novasens P670 Prime inks with ISEGA certification — safe for indirect contact with food products
• Fujifilm Curemax LED IDFC flexo inks — InDirect Food Contact certification, compatible with UV LED and conventional lamps
• Henkel Aquence adhesives for board mounting, lamination and automatic gluing on Corona-treated films
• Lohmann double-sided tapes for mounting flexo plates
• Technical consultancy for process standardization and waste reduction

6.2 How to control operational costs in commercial offset printing

Commercial printing companies face the pressure of delivering high quality on short deadlines, with controlled costs. Color variations between runs, ink drying in the duct overnight or instability of the ink-water balance are daily problems that affect productivity and reputation.

The Printman solutions include:

• Novavit offset inks with BIO formulation and consistent performance over long runs
• Varn additives for stabilizing the ink-water balance, including IPA-free solutions
• Offset blankets calibrated for the format and speed of the existing press
• Fujifilm Chem Free CtP plates — reducing chemical consumption in prepress
• Technical service with rapid intervention and preventive subscriptions for reducing unplanned downtime

6.3 How to achieve premium finishes and reproducible spot colors

Advertising production and finishing workshops need a wide range of materials for small and medium volumes, with frequent changes of substrate and job type. The exact reproduction of spot colors and the quality of finishes are critical for branding and advertising clients.

For these needs, Printman offers:

• WB and UV coatings for gloss, matte and soft touch finishes
• Pantone ink mixing service from 1 kg — same-day delivery, spectrophotometrically verified
• Adhesives for board mounting, lamination and manual or automatic gluing
• Printing auxiliaries — SpeedFilm anti-scratch film, wash cloths, antiskin spray

 

7. Where to find Printman in Romania

The Romanian printing industry is concentrated in a few main urban centers, but printing and packaging companies exist throughout the country. Printman has understood that technical support must be physically close to the customer; a service engineer 5 hours away cannot fix a stopped press the same day. That is why we operate with offices and technical teams in three regional hubs, with national coverage through remote support and consumable delivery.

7.1 Printing consumables and service in Cluj-Napoca and Transylvania

The Printman office in Cluj-Napoca covers Transylvania and the north of the country. Printing companies and packaging manufacturers in Cluj-Napoca, Brasov, Sibiu, Oradea, Targu Mures and throughout the region benefit from rapid technical intervention and short-lead-time consumable delivery. Packaging manufacturers in the Cluj–Brasov area frequently operate in the supply chain of the automotive and food industries, with strict quality and traceability requirements — requirements that the Printman portfolio covers directly.

7.2 Printing consumables and service in Bucharest and southern Romania

The Printman office in Bucharest covers Muntenia, Oltenia and southern Romania. Printing companies in Bucharest are frequently specialized in high-volume commercial production, catalogs, advertising materials and retail packaging. The local team provides on-site technical intervention and quick access to consumable stock to minimize downtime.

7.3 Printing consumables and service in Iasi and Moldova

The Printman office in Iasi covers Moldova and the north-east of Romania. Printing companies in Iasi and Moldova include a significant proportion of book manufacturers, editorial publications and commercial printers. The technical team in Iasi offers the same maintenance, consultancy and delivery services as the offices in Cluj and Bucharest.

7.4 National coverage and remote support

Customers in areas farther from the main centers benefit from remote support for problems that can be resolved remotely and from on-site visits in cases that require the physical presence of an engineer. The Printman delivery network supplies consumables throughout the entire territory of Romania.

 

8. Why Printman versus another consumables supplier

On the Romanian market there are several suppliers of printing consumables. Choosing a supplier should not come down to comparing the price on the invoice — but to evaluating the total cost of the relationship: what happens when the product does not work, how long a batch replacement takes, who comes if the press stops, who explains to you why the ink emulsifies.

 

 

 

9. Frequently asked questions about Printman services

What happens if the press stops at night or on the weekend — does Printman have availability outside working hours?

The availability of intervention outside standard working hours depends on the type of subscription chosen. The Pro subscription includes high intervention priority and shorter response times, including for urgent situations. For details about the hours and conditions covered by each plan, contact the team at contact@printman.ro

The printing ink dries in the duct overnight. What is the cause and what can I do?

This is one of the most frequently reported problems. The causes can be multiple: excessive pigmentation, high temperature in the pressroom, ink composition or the absence of antiskin spray. The Printman team diagnoses the exact cause and recommends the appropriate technical solution — antiskin spray, ink with an adapted drying profile or adjustment of the production parameters. Do not replace the ink without a correct diagnosis.

The ink emulsifies and toning appears frequently. Where does the problem come from?

Excessive emulsification and toning are usually symptoms of an imbalance between the ink and the fountain solution — not necessarily a problem with the ink itself. Common causes include an incorrect pH of the fountain solution, an additive incompatible with the ink type or an incorrect setting of the dampening system. Printman analyzes the entire system and recommends the appropriate Varn additive for your specific configuration.

Can I order Pantone ink based on a physical sample, not a code?

Yes. The Printman laboratory accepts physical samples and formulates the ink through spectrophotometric measurement with Techkon equipment, adapting the recipe to the actual printing substrate of the customer. If you send the substrate you print on, the color will be calibrated specifically for that material. Orders start from 1 kg, with same-day delivery in most cases.

The CtP plates have a short run life and wear out quickly. Which plates do you recommend?

The short run life of the plates can be caused by the chosen plate type, incorrectly set exposure parameters or incompatibility with the inks used (especially UV inks). Printman distributes Fujifilm Chem Free and Low Chem plates with increased run durability, including with UV inks. The technical team checks compatibility with the existing CtP and assists with the calibration of the exposure parameters.

How much does a preventive maintenance subscription cost and what exactly does it include?

The subscription price varies according to the type of equipment included, the production volume and the desired priority level (Standard, Plus or Pro). Each subscription includes periodic equipment inspections, technical support hours included monthly, remote support and, depending on the plan, annual preventive maintenance and technical consultancy. Contact the team at contact@printman.ro for a customized offer.

Do you also work with small printing companies or only with high-volume manufacturers?

Printman works with printing companies of all sizes — from workshops with 5-10 employees to large packaging manufacturers with hundreds of employees. Consumable orders do not have an artificially imposed minimum threshold, and service subscriptions are flexibly sized according to the actual equipment and production volume. A small, expanding printing company has the same access to specialized technical support as a high-volume packaging manufacturer.

 

10. Conclusions — what a real technical partner means

Printing companies and packaging manufacturers in Romania operate in a competitive environment in which margins are under pressure, deadlines are ever shorter and quality cannot be negotiated. The consumables supplier is not a mere seller of products; it is a risk factor or a competitive advantage, depending on the quality of the relationship.

Printman was built around a simple principle: selling a product without the technical support to make it work optimally is not a solution, but a transaction. We are present in Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest and Iasi precisely because technical support must be physically accessible, not available only by e-mail.

If the ink emulsifies, if the plate tones, if the blanket generates excessive dot gain or if you need to order Pantone ink from 1 kg with same-day delivery — Printman is the right partner.