Abstract: A method for adjusting a pressing force of a flat-bed die-cutting and/or stamping/embossing machine having at least one die-cutting and/or embossing/stamping tool for processing a flat printing substrate, includes supplying tool data describing an individual structure of a die-cutting and/or stamping/embossing tool of a plurality of tool parts, reading specific force data out of a database, the specific force data assigning a specific pressing force to a respective tool part, calculating a target pressing force at least from the tool data and the specific force data adjusting the pressing force of the flat-bed die-cutting and/or stamping/embossing machine to the target pressing force. The adjustment of the pressing force is advantageously simplified to a considerable extent and reduces the error-proneness and the time required for setting up the flat-bed die-cutting and/or stamping/embossing machine. A machine for implementing the method is also provided.

Abstract: A method for setting-up or making-ready an ink fountain of a printing press includes setting side walls of the ink fountain against an ink fountain roller of the ink fountain, while simultaneously tensioning or stressing springs so that the springs press the side walls against the ink fountain roller. A printing press including an ink fountain configured for performing the foregoing method is also provided.

Abstract: A method for setting-up or making-ready an ink fountain of a printing press includes setting side walls of the ink fountain against an ink fountain roller of the ink fountain, while simultaneously tensioning or stressing springs so that the springs press the side walls against the ink fountain roller. A printing press including an ink fountain configured for performing the foregoing method is also provided.