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Just Purchased an Adana 8x5 - What ink to use?

Hi all,

I am very excited as I have just purchased an Adana 8x5 and pick it up on Monday. I have so many questions but here are a couple to start.

• Can I use litho ink (I work in a litho printers so can get my hands on some scrap ink quite easily)?
• I have a hot foil press also and was wondering if I can use those blocks to letterpress with?

Many Thanks

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Yes, Standard litho ink should work well for you.

As long as the blocks are mounted type-high, they should be fine for letterpress as well.

Thanks very much for the information..

:) I came here tonight to find out the same thing!