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Stamps

Are there still ink pads in size 0 (15 x 18 cm)?

No, the largest ink pad is size 1 (9 x 16 cm).

Are there also soaked ink pads?

Yes, in 3 sizes.

What for and how does one use plate ink pads?

In order to colour them oneself with special ink pad colours containing undiluted colour and/or fleeting solvent. Only the necessary amount of colour is to be applied or in other words the surface corresponding to that of the ink pad. The plates can be used from both sides.

How is ink pad colour (4K, 4, 24 or 84) removed best?

The colours of the stamp colour 4 can be removed from many textiles with washing powder and water. Stains on non-absorbing/porous surfaces are mostly come off if spirit is applied. The colours of the special-stamp colours 24 and 84 cannot be washed out of textiles. One can try stain-remover and solvent. Of smooth non-absorbing surfaces colours can be removed with spirit. For thinning and cleaning, we recommend our stamp-cleaner B37/73. This thinning and cleaning can also be applied to the surface of the stamp.

Which stamp colour is to be used for metal-stamps?

Stamp colour 4 with OEI.

Which stamp colour is suited for stamping metal or plastic, for example?

Stamp colour 24 and 84. Try before usage.

Can unsoaked ink pads be used with the special stamp colours 24 and 84?

No, the solvent of the stamp colour dries to easily on the absorbing pads. For special stamp colours use plate ink pads.

How does one obtain a new stamp plate for the automatic stamp Printo-fix at changes?

Buy vouchers at the shops specialising in writing implements and send them with the new words to Printo-fix-Service.