Found an Adana printing press on eBay or inherited one from the attic? You're not alone! These lovely table-top printing presses are amongst the most common letterpress machines you'll find, but getting them up and running can feel like a bit of a mystery if you're not sure where to start.
Can't Figure Out How to Make Your Adana Print?
The most common problem we see with Adana presses isn't mechanical failure – it's simply not knowing whether your press is complete and functional in the first place. Many people acquire these beautiful machines without any instructions, spare parts, or even certainty about what bits might be missing.
If you're feeling stuck with your Adana printing press, don't despair! At our letterpress workshop in Princetown, Devon, we offer hands-on troubleshooting sessions to help get your press working properly.
What We Can Help You With
During our Adana troubleshooting sessions, we'll work together to:
- Assess your press: Is it complete? What parts might you need to source?
- Level your platen: Don't worry if you haven't got a clue what this means – we'll show you!
- Get you printing: We'll help you achieve your first successful print
- Provide ongoing support: Join the British Printing Society to continue your Adana education
- Offer encouragement: Sometimes you just need a bit of cheerleading to get started on your letterpress journey
Getting Help Using Your Adana
The beauty of our approach is that this isn't a formal printing course – think of it more like an MOT for the press you've already got. You must bring your own Adana press with you, and we'll figure out together what it needs to start printing beautifully.
It's absolutely fine if you have no idea how to use your printing press. That's exactly why we're here! Our studio may be small, but it's mighty, and we limit sessions to just two people so you get plenty of personal attention.
Book Your Adana Troubleshooting Session
We're passionate about helping people get into letterpress printing, which is why we offer these troubleshooting sessions for just £5 – that's not a typo! We love print so much that we want to help you get up and running without breaking the bank.
Ready to give your Adana press a new lease of life? Book your troubleshooting session here and let's get that press printing!
Workshop Details
Location: Our letterpress studio in Princetown, Devon, on beautiful Dartmoor
Duration: Half-day session
Class size: Maximum 2 people for personalised attention
Age requirements: Printers under 18 benefit from having an older family member present
Accessibility: Please note there's no accessible toilet on-site, and presses are designed for standing use with limited seating
Bonus: 15% off all Princetown Press products during your visit
Got questions about whether your Adana press is suitable, or want to discuss any accommodations? We're always happy to chat – just get in touch before booking your session.
Located on Dartmoor in Devon, we're one of the few places offering hands-on Adana printing press support. While we welcome visitors from further afield, do remember you'll need to transport your press to our studio for the session.