Abstract: Disclosed is a machine for producing a paper web, cardboard web, or other fiber web (1), comprising a press section (2) which is provided with at least one press nip (5) formed by two squeeze rollers (3, 4) and in which a device (6, 7) for applying a medium, particularly starch, is disposed. The fiber web (1) can be guided through the press nip (5) along with a band (8). The inventive machine is characterized in that the device (6, 7) rests against at least one of the squeeze rollers (3, 4) for indirectly applying the medium to the fiber web (1).

Abstract: Method and machine for producing a fiber web having a mass per unit area of less than 125 g/m2. The method includes applying a fluid application medium to the fibrous web. The fluid application medium being a liquid having a solids concentration of 15% or more. The machine for producing a fiber web includes a press section having at least one press nip and at least one application device structured and arranged to apply a liquid medium to one side of the fiber web at least one of immediately before the at least one press nip and in the at least one press nip. This abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.