Abstract: A printing apparatus is disclosed having stationary frame members disposed at an angle with respect to one another and supporting an ink storage member on one portion while supporting an image carrier member on the other portion. A movable member is capable of rotation and reciprocation, and supports an ink transfer member and a pressure applying member. When in a first angular position, the movable member will bring the ink transfer member and the pressure applying member into operable engagement or position with said ink storage member and said image carrier member respectively when reciprocated between first and second end limits of travel. When the movable member is disposed in a second angular position, the ink transfer member is brought into operable engagement or position with respect to the image carrier means as the movable member is reciprocated between first and second end limits of movement.