Abstract: A fountain solution kit comprising: (a) a first water-soluble pouch which contains solid materials suitable for a fountain solution; (b) a second water-soluble pouch which contains a liquid; and, optionally, (c) a third water-soluble pouch which contains the first and second water-soluble pouches. Also disclosed is a method of delivering a fountain solution to a printing press which comprises mixing the water-soluble pouches from the fountain solution kit into water to form the fountain solution and transferring the fountain solution formed to the printing press. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader quickly to ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the appended issued claims.