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 Topics Author  Date IP Address      
 Hamada DU34 service manual copy needed     
K.L.Bijker 10/19/2012 7:20 am EDT 92.247.219.46
 Water Issue - wicking     
Neil C. 10/18/2012 12:07 am EDT 69.68.244.75
 RE: Water Issue - wicking     
steve purvis 10/19/2012 3:03 pm EDT 71.122.94.227
 QM46 Pile Height problem     
Chris 10/1/2012 11:46 am EDT 82.10.139.38
 Ryobi 684 roller diagram     
Dave Lux 9/26/2012 12:47 am EDT 108.205.189.145
 Need Water Pan for Crestline 4 roller, ryobi 3302     
Harry Meraklis 9/25/2012 10:37 am EDT 69.139.0.231
 Need Water Pan for Crestline 4 roller, ryobi 3302     
Harry Meraklis 9/25/2012 10:36 am EDT 69.139.0.231
 617 Itek     
James 9/4/2012 11:25 am EDT 66.196.196.217
 RE: 617 Itek     
James Gary 11/29/2012 11:20 pm EDT 99.108.217.21
 617 Itek     
James 9/4/2012 11:25 am EDT 66.196.196.217
 RE: 617 Itek     
Henry 9/5/2012 7:53 am EDT 111.220.241.151
 RE: 617 Itek     
Henry 9/6/2012 7:47 am EDT 113.212.168.11
 Ryobi 3302 / Crestline roller adjustment     
Lantz 8/28/2012 12:57 am EDT 108.14.197.19
 RE: Ryobi 3302 / Crestline roller adjustment     
steve purvis 8/28/2012 1:48 pm EDT 72.91.8.237
 RE: Ryobi 3302 / Crestline roller adjustment     
Lantz 8/28/2012 1:53 pm EDT 108.14.197.19
 RE: Ryobi 3302 / Crestline roller adjustment     
Lantz 8/29/2012 7:54 pm EDT 108.14.203.71
 air tech ultair IR lamp problem     
ken matthews 8/25/2012 11:58 am EDT 75.241.104.52
 RE: air tech ultair IR lamp problem     
steve purvis 8/26/2012 3:26 pm EDT 72.91.8.237
 RE: air tech ultair IR lamp problem     
steve purvis 8/26/2012 3:27 pm EDT 72.91.8.237
 Itek 616S tank leaking     
Kevin 8/20/2012 9:37 am EDT 69.244.17.210
 RE: Itek 616S tank leaking     
steve purvis 8/20/2012 10:07 am EDT 72.91.8.237
 RE: Itek 616S tank leaking     
steve purvis 8/20/2012 10:41 am EDT 72.91.8.237
 Heidleberg DI PRO mechanic     
Mark Hearon 7/22/2012 8:15 pm EDT 68.45.130.15
 Ductor Water Rollers Cloth for Hamada 600     
Thomas Arellano 7/18/2012 5:20 pm EDT 24.224.16.167
 RE: Ductor Water Rollers Cloth for Hamada 600     
steve purvis 7/18/2012 6:18 pm EDT 72.91.8.237
 Hamada 660 2 color     
thomas arellano 7/13/2012 9:09 am EDT 24.224.16.167
 RE: Hamada 660 2 color     
steve purvis 7/15/2012 10:07 am EDT 72.91.8.237
 Ryobi 3304HA -E1     
kamal 7/13/2012 4:56 am EDT 41.72.215.106
 RE: Ryobi 3304HA -E1     
Henry 7/26/2012 6:55 am EDT 113.212.168.11
 RE: Ryobi 3304HA -E1     
Henry 7/26/2012 10:02 pm EDT 111.220.223.42
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Forum Moderators are: **Tom Melchild 25 years as a Ryobi press technician.   35 years in the printing trade.  I was employed by several Ryobi Dealers in Minnesota and California and currently operate my own Sales and Service Company in Northern California.   www.ryobiservice.com E mail address: tom@ryobiservice.com   **Paul Twist KOMORI DEMONSTRATOR 25 years experience in the printing industry both here and aboard, Based in the North West of England close to the major motorway networks and international airports. I can offer a unparalleled depth of knowledge to help your company with a vast array of in house training, Production , Efficiency and Productivity programs. I work for some of the largest printing press suppliers in the UK as both a field and showroom Demonstrator. Offering a freelance demonstration service on the full range of Komori sheet-fed presses. Training can be tailor made to suit a group, or on a one to one basis and can be integrated into your shift patterns. Email paul@professional-print-services.co.uk, Web Site www.printdemonstrator.co.uk **James Gary Owner of an equipment repair business servicing the Chicagoland area. My experience is field service for 18 plus years with A.B. Dick Co. as technician, consultant, field service supv. field service manager in Chicago. We service the following brands A.B. Dick, Multi, Ryobi, Hamada, Itek, T-51,Triumph cutters, Challenge cutters, Baumfolder, Martin Yale, GBC. E mail address: garykjas@sbcglobal.net   **Mike Anderson (Consolidated) I have been involved with Graphic arts and equipment since High School 45 years ago. I have knowlege of most Multi , AB Dick and Hamada presses. Along with a smattering of Prepress and finishing equipment. I am delighted to help anyone who shows an interest in the business. E mail address: manderson230@comcast.net State or Country: Virginia USA   **Rick Barnes Pressman in the Phoenix area since '82. Experience running/repairing everything from direct-feed duplicators to 25" 40" stream-feeder presses. For the last several years I've focused on the Ryobimatic systems on the 3302H and 3304H machines. Lot's of good info about the newer Hamada DU34 automated perfectors as well. Need tips about inks, dampening solutions, varnish, adjustments, repair? I've got more tricks than Hiedi Fleice. E mail address: rbarnes9@cox.net ** Mike Cox (Cox And Sons Machine Company) Professional Pressman and sheetfed press mechanic; thirty years in the industry.   Have been employeed by three press manufactures,and have been self employed likewise eleven years. Can assist with basic electrical or refer questions to qualified electrical support. E mail address: cmikecox@alltel.net **John Salvador (Guaranteed Precision Inc.) My company is Guaranteed Precision Inc. in Illinois. I have been an ab dick specialist for 18 years in the Chicago land area. I' ve found and innovated many ways of saving money on parts & repairs for my customers, using machine shops and alternate suppliers. E mail address: jcsalvador@sbcglobal.net **Dan Valentine I have worked in the printing industry for 41 years ,mostly with dahlgren as a mechanic and litho consultant. Worked four years as a press mechanic for Konig and Bauer. I can fix most any problems including coating. E mail address: dahlgren@dahlgren.com **Tim Gard Factory trained service tech on AB Dick, Ryobi, Townsend offset equip, bindery, platemaking equipment, cutters, etal. Trouble shooting equipment purchase and sale. Started in the printing industry as a service tech in 1980 for AB Dick Co. After a year and a half, I went to work for another service company and my expertise expanded. In 1984 I started my own service company, and in 1989, I bought a print shop and started retail sales. Today I am working in my science trained field as an electronic research scientist. But I still have ink in my veins. My greatest joy was solving equipment problems others couldn't. I redesigned a Ryobi 500 to printon folded candy boxes like candy stores would use! Email address dragmit@adelphia.net **Steve Matthews Harris V15 web newspaper press.25 years experience in printing.Pre-press to delivery. E mail address samfrank@charter.net **Donald Schmidt Ryobi, Hamada and Horizon service training. Former Ryobi & Horizon service manager for Karl Williams Inc. (The former full-line Ryobi dealer for Illinois). I'm now employed by The Oldham Group, The full-line Ryobi & Horizon dealer for Illinois. My experience in printing started in 1979, in the Limestone High School graphic arts club. I worked from 1983 to 1992 for an in-plant, starting out as a pressman and finally as Printing Department Manager. I have been in equipment service since 1992. Email: ryobidon@aol.com **Bruce Center 27 years as owner/tech Graphic Arts Equipment Dealer. Expertise includes up to midsize offsets and all related prepress and bindery equipment service. Ryobi, Hamada, Heidelburg, Horizon, Muller Martini, Challenge, Borg, Rosback, Interlake, Bostitch, Hohner, Baum, Mitsubishi, DN Screen, Lawson to name a few. ME/EE **Brett Pfingston: Graphic Arts Technician (Winter Haven Hospital Graphics Center) 20 Years experience in all phases of camera operation and stripping techniques with solid press background.   **Wayne Auttonberry (ProFeTech) 28 years experience, Specializing from duplicators to large multi color presses. Electrical Engineering Degree Installations, trouble shooting, professional training and retrofit design. E mail auttonberry@mindspring.com Mark Hearon (Beyond Repair Offset Service) 20 years eperience, Factory Trained AB Dick Technician. Special ability in trouble shooting over the phone. Experienced in the operation of all offset duplicators. E mail bros1157@aol.com **Scott Hayward (40" 6 color Heidelberg Operator) Large press operator for 25 years. Experienced on Harris and Heidelberg. More than happy to answer basic operator and maintenance questions. E mail scthywd@aol.com **Steve Justin (Midwest Quality Graphics) Heidelberg Mechanic 20 years. (12 yrs. Heidelberg, 2 yrs. In-house mechanic) Owner of Midwest Quality Graphics (3 years) More than happy to answer basic repair and maintenance questions as a courtesy to those in need. E mail mqgpress@aol.com **Steve Purvis (Tanner Enterprises, Inc.) 30 years experience servicing printing equipment. 20 years with Multigraphics as Tech, Technical Specialist, Service Manager, Quality Printing Instructor. Developed numerous training programs for small press operators. Last 9 years with Tanner Enterprises, Inc. Email steve.purvis@verizon.net