printing press

Synonyms:

press

Types:

cylinder press, flatbed press

a printing press where the type is carried on a flat bed under a cylinder that holds paper and rolls over the type

rotary press

a printing press for printing from a revolving cylinder

standing press

a large printing press that exerts pressure vertically

Type of:

machine

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks