Abstract: An inking device of a rotary press comprises an ink fountain roller rotatably supported on left and right frames, and an ink fountain device movable toward and away from the ink fountain roller. The ink fountain device is switchable among a fixed position close to the ink fountain roller, a throw-off position separated from the ink fountain roller, and an intermediate position provided between the fixed position and the throw-off position, and switching means is provided for switching the ink fountain device by a pivoting operation of a locking handle so that the ink fountain device is located at any of the three positions. The inking device makes it easy to secure a vertical space for operating an ink fountain, and can fix the ink fountain device with a constant clamping force without a tool.

Abstract: A portable ink fountain insert for an ink fountain of a printing press includes a body defining a volume for receiving ink, with a discharge gap being defined at the lower front end of the body. A pull is cable guided in a recess in the front wall. A gap control device is connected to the body and to the pull cable for selectively opening and closing the ink discharge gap in response to displacement of the pull cable. An actuating element engages the pull cable for controlling displacement of the pull cable and thus the opening and closing of the discharge gap.