Abstract: A printing press having one or more printing stands, wherein such a printing stand includes: a plate cylinder for having mounted thereon a printing plate; an inking unit which includes ink applicator rollers for applying ink to the printing plate; a blanket cylinder for receiving an ink impression from the printing plate; a drum for carrying a printed sheet; and a washing device for removing dirt particles adhering to the outer cylindrical surfaces of the cylinders involved in the printing process. The washing device comprises a supply roll on which the clean washcloth is wound up, a pressing-on element for pressing the washcloth on the cylinder to be cleaned, a subsequent take-up roll for taking up the dirty washcloth, side parts receiving the rolls and the pressing-on element on both sides thereof, and a drive mechanism for conveying the washcloth.