A3 - Lino Press
The A3 Hand Lino Press is our largest press, designed for relief printing in A3 formats and also supports smaller sizes like A6, A5, and A4. Popular for block printing, textile printing, woodcut, letterpress, and more, it's versatile for various printmaking techniques. Suitable for artists at all levels, it offers portability for printing on the go, despite its larger size.
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A3 - Lino Press
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A3 Starter Kit
Start your linocut printing journey with this starter kit.
RITUALIS PRESS
A3 Lino Press
A popular-sized lino press we offer for relief printing in A3 size, while also supporting smaller A6, A5, and A4 sizes. It’s popular not only for linocut printing but also for block printing, textile printing (clothing, bags, etc.), woodcut printing, letterpress, and plant and flower pressing.
Centering Lines
Our top-rated feature — Each of our lino presses is laser-engraved with centering lines and a center cross. This allows for effortless relief printing, enabling you to quickly and accurately position your matrix and paper in the perfect center of the plate without any need for measurements.
Large-format linocuts, printed at home
The A3 lino press handles the big formats — and everything down to A6. Here is what our customers print on it.
Full Product Details
Tech Specification
Weight: 10,8 kg / 23.80 lbs
Printing area: 440 x 320 mm
Dimensions: Full Press: 440 x 440 x 220 mm
Materials: Steel, Plywood, Oak Wood
Centering Lines
Each lino press features carefully laser-burnt centering lines on the bottom plate of the press. The centering lines form a matrix so that positioning paper at the exact center of the plate is easy. This also makes relief printing on our hand lino press easier overall for any size paper format.
The lines have a centering cross and lines for each of the paper sizes: A3, A4, A5, and A6 print sizes.
Two Levers For Optimal Comfort
Like every lino print press we make, the A3 lino press has two handles for optimal comfort when relief printing. This allows for leaning into the press with both hands on the handles above the plate. The levers have little resistance, and smooth movement to ensure even pressure when pressing down. They are also durable enough so that even young ones can lino print, with little risk of damaging the press.
A3-Size Home Printing Press
The A3 size lino press is popular among artists as the largest of our lino presses. Its design is ideal for printing in different sizes and styles. It comfortably supports print sizes A3 through A6, making it one of the best linocut presses for beginners. The various print sizes are optimal for learning to lino print, or for block printing, woodcut printing, letterpress, plant pressing, and more.
It works just as well as a tabletop press at home as it does a studio printing press, giving you stable, even pressure wherever you set it up.
Print to the Edge of the Press
Each lino press has wooden press plates which are larger on the sides by 1 cm more than the specific paper format. This way, it is not only easy to insert paper. It is possible to print to the very edge of the paper.
For the A3 lino press, the wooden pressing plates are 440 x 320 mm in size.
Even Pressure, Everytime
A relief printing plate with a total thickness of 48 mm ensures even pressure across the entire printing surface. The 2-lever mechanism also helps for this thanks to its smooth movement, and overall usability. Also, notice the cedar color of the plates, which match the natural colors of the rest of the lino press.
Adjustable Tilt
The top plate of our lino press has an adjustable tilt to move and lock the top plate into position. This ensures the plate rests evenly on the matrix and paper during relief printing at all times. Simply loosen the adjustments on the side of the machine, adjust the tilt, and tighten the plate into place again.
Highly Durable
Our lino presses have a steel frame with a powder coat, making it both durable and easy to keep clean. The machine also has 5 mm-thick flat steel bars, and a total load capacity up to 100 kg.
Non-Slip Setup
You simply can’t have your lino press moving around when you apply pressure to it. Thus, all of our linocut print machines feature rubber strips on the bottom of the press. These offer both slip protection, and protect workspace surfaces from damage. In addition to this, each linocut press has holes in the base for secure mounting to a workspace area.
Free Gift with Every Purchase
With every lino press purchase, the felt we add to each press is free for our customers. We choose a felt that is strong, and also an ideal thickness for even pressure across the entire surface of the lino press.
Mit der ritualis press lässt sich endlich sehr professionell arbeiten! Ich habe sie heute ausprobiert und bin mit dem Ergebnis mehr als zufrieden. Ich kann die Druckerpresse nur empfehlen, einfach großartig!!!
Dochterlief kreeg, in overleg met haar, deze pers van ons cadeau. Haar linosnedes - en die van haar cursisten - kan ze nu perfect afdrukken.
Excellente presse - un must indispensable !
Excellent press - an absolute must-have!
When the Ritualis arrived, the box had been ripped open at the corner during shipping and some of the styrofoam had spilled out. I was afraid that it might be broken, but the packaging and the workmanship saved it. It operates smoothly! I love it!
Excellent Results on my first prints with this press. I am using a thicker rug pad instead of the provided "felt". Getting wonderful prints.
So beautiful! Packaged well! I am so happy with my purchase I can’t wait to use it.
Die Presse hat die erwartete gute Qualität. Ich habe die Presse von Marek ausgewählt, weil in der DIN A3 -Version zwei Griffe verbaut sind, so überträgt sich die Kraft gleichmäßig auf den Druck. Lieferung war schnell und gut verpackt. FedEx hat gut kommuniziert und sorgsam geliefert. Die ersten Drucke haben das erwartet hochwertige Ergebnis geliefert. Ich empfehle Marek's Druckpresse in "racinggreen" mit voller Überzeugung weiter.
Ich habe diese Druckpresse ausgewählt, weil das A3 Format auch zwei Griffe hat. So wirken die Kräfte gleichmässig. Tolles Produkt, ich freue mich auf die ersten Probedrucke.
Je suis satisfaite de la transaction.
There is no difference between These and any other Push down press. The additional handle has no additional Impression effect. Im not happy with This product.
Unless your are only using rice paper thickness all the time, then the Ästhetik purchase of every graphic on the surface, otherwise your standing on the Handels, then wholding in Place lifting up the plate at corner to check if pressure was enough, putting it down again..trying again. It is no revolutionary seamless solution to the hand printing world, as it seemed to purported itself to be.
I would ideally like to return it for a full refund
Great press. Works magnificently, even for A3-format. Nice design. Easy to use. Thank you!
Product seems fine - but within minutes of finally receiving the A3 press I started receiving demands from the delivery company, Fed Ex, for unpaid custom duties! Something I was completely unaware of and had I known about I would have returned the press.
This definitely spoilt the experience and in no way would I recommend this product to a UK customer unless they are prepared to pay an additional £80 for custom charges and put up with numerous demands from the delivery company. I’m sure it’s the small print on the website- but I couldn’t see it and feel misled by the firm. The website looked like the company was based in the UK. At what would be around £400 - this is an overpriced slab of wood and simple metal cross leaver.
I enjoy the larger a3 size. Even pressure all around no faded edges or corners. I can get more pressure on the press with the double handles.
Very well crafted, high quality materials and great to work with, love it.
ah bah ça presse bien
I found a thread on Reddit where there was a great comparison of presses. I had originally chosen the Pookie Press, but then I found a comparison with this one and decided at the last minute to go for it instead. No regrets about the purchase at all. The press is really solid with no movement in any of the parts. I highly recommend it!
I'm SO happy with my press! It works incredibly well, is super easy to move around and doesn't take much space: a true wonder! First rate purchase.
ah bah ça presse bien
Ich habe zwischen der Woodzilla Press und der Ritualis Press gewählt und mich schließlich aufgrund der Referenzen für die Ritualis Press entschieden – wegen der Zentrierungslinien. Mit dem Kauf bin ich sehr zufrieden, die Presse ist wirklich hochwertig gefertigt und die Vorteile des Drucks mit zwei Hebeln sind fantastisch.
First rate fit and finished packed safely. Works like a charm.
A printing press has been on my wishlist forever but I've had to keep pushing it off due to not having the space or not having enough money. When I saw other printmakers using the Ritualis press I got very curious as it was smaller, less money, and the quality of prints they were pulling was very good.
I finally purchased the A3 press after much deliberation and after trying it out I'm absolutely happy I did. I used to print all my linocuts by hand with the back of a wooden spoon to help apply enough pressure to get it to transfer correctly. Even small prints could take 5-10 mins each and I normally had 2-4 "bad" prints per session. The Ritualis press let's me print a dozen prints in the time it normally took me to do 4-6, and I don't think any of them came out "bad".
Very robust and nicely made press, providing excellent results
Schnelle und gute Lieferung, die Presse funktioniert super
Bin sehr zufrieden mit der Presse
The press is amazing! Quick delivery too. 10/10 recommend.
The press is amazing! Quick delivery too. 10/10 recommend.
Très contente d'avoir reçu ma presse! Les finitions sont au top, les impressions aussi. Envoi soigné et rapide!
I was very surprised how quickly my press was delivered! It’s gorgeous and beautifully made!
Très contente de ma press ! Commande arrivée dans le jour prévu et premières linogravures déjà fait au top ! Merci Ritualpress 💗
Une presse livrée rapidement, très bien finie et qualitative.
FAQs
Everything you need to know about the A3 linocut press. Can’t find your answer? Contact us and we’ll help.
What kind of printing is our A3 tabletop press suitable for?
Our press is perfect for relief printing, including linocut, woodcut, and other similar techniques. It works excellently on paper, fabric, and a variety of materials, making it highly versatile for different projects. Most of our customers use it for lino printing on various types and weights of paper, with lighter weight paper being ideal for this technique. Recently, printing on t-shirts, bags, and other fabric materials has become increasingly popular. You can even experiment with printing using leaves, plants, and fabrics as matrices, expanding your creative possibilities.
What is the best ink to use for the double lever linocut press?
We highly recommend oil-based inks for use with our linocut printing press. These inks have a thicker consistency, higher opacity, and richer pigment content compared to water-based inks. Water-based inks tend to dry faster, and this can cause the ink to dry on the matrix before it’s printed, which might result in issues. For optimal results, oil-based inks are the best choice for block printing press projects.
What is the maximum thickness of the matrix I can print on the lino press?
Our hand printing press is designed to handle materials up to 3 cm thick. This makes it ideal for printing woodcuts, engravings, letters, and various other matrices, providing flexibility for a wide range of projects.
What is the correct order - lino, paper, felt?
In our experience, the most effective order for printing with our relief press is: start with the matrix, followed by placing the paper on top of the matrix, and then the felt over the paper. This ensures that the top plate presses evenly onto the matrix, resulting in a clean and sharp print.
What is the recommended amount of ink for the lino printing press?
For best results, we recommend performing test prints to determine the ideal amount of ink for your lino print press. When using oil-based inks, you can dilute them with turpentine oil for optimal consistency. Hand printing presses typically require more ink than other types of presses, like cylinder presses, so be prepared to use a generous amount of ink for clear, crisp prints.
Can I print small matrices on a larger press?
Absolutely! Our relief press is designed to accommodate both small and large matrices. For smaller matrices, we recommend positioning them in the center of the press. You can even print multiple smaller matrices at once, as long as they are of the same thickness. This allows you to maximize your time and resources when working with different projects on your block printing press.
What can be used to clean the lino press of ink?
To clean the lino press after printing, we suggest using rubbing alcohol or turpentine oil, especially if you’re using oil-based inks. For water-based inks, water or soapy water will suffice to clean the press. Proper cleaning will ensure that your lino printing press stays in great condition and is ready for your next project.
Is the press suitable for dry needle / gravure printing?
Although our relief press can handle smaller formats of dry needle or gravure printing, we recommend it primarily for linocut printing, monotype printing, and similar techniques. With gravure printing, especially on larger formats, the results might not always be as tight as with a press specifically designed for that purpose.
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