INFINITELY VARIABLE CUT OFF PRINTING PRESS AND METHOD OF VARYING CUT OFF

摘要

A variable cutoff printing press is provided including a first plate cylinder (18) with a first plate disposed about the first plate cylinder (18) and having a first image portion. A first blanket cylinder (20) transfers the first image portion to a web (30) at a first location. A second plate having a second image portion is disposed about the second plate cylinder (22). A second blanket cylinder (24) transfers the second image portion to the web (30) at a second location. An impression cylinder (16) contacts the first blanket cylinder (20) and the second blanket (24) cylinder via the web (30). The first image portion and the second image portion form one continuous image having an image cutoff length. A method of printing an image on a web (30) with a cutoff using a variable cutoff offset printing press is also provided.