Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 74-6LX Offset Printing Machine 52 × 74 cm – 2003

The Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 74-6LX (2003) is a professional 6-color sheetfed offset printing machine with inline coating system, designed for medium to high-volume commercial and packaging production.

With a sheet size of 520 × 740 mm (B2 format), the machine is suitable for brochures, cartons, and coated print applications.

This is a straight press (6/0), optimized for high-quality single-sided printing.

The press is equipped with the CP2000 control system, providing centralized and precise control over printing operations.

It features the Alcolor dampening system combined with Technotrans cooling, ensuring stable ink-water balance and consistent print quality.

The key advantage is the 2-roller coating unit, which allows:

Higher coating quality
More uniform varnish application
Better finishing consistency

Combined with the IR drying system, it ensures fast curing and efficient production flow.

Additional features include:

Preset system for faster setup
Autoplate for quick plate changes
Automatic wash-up systems
Powder spray system
Extended high pile delivery

With approximately 160 million impressions, the machine is a strong production unit.

Key Features

6-color sheetfed offset printing machine
Double roller coating unit
IR drying system
B2 format (520 × 740 mm)
CP2000 control system
Autoplate system
Alcolor dampening with Technotrans cooling
Extended delivery with high pile

Technical Specifications

Model: SM 74-6LX
Manufacturer: Heidelberg
Year of Manufacture: 2003

Number of colors:
6 colors

Impression count:
Approx. 160 million

Maximum sheet size:
520 × 740 mm

Printing configuration:
6/0 (Straight)

Control system:
CP2000

Plate system:
Autoplate

Dampening system:
Alcolor

Cooling system:
Technotrans

Coating system:
2 Roller Coater

Drying system:
IR Dryer

Applications

Commercial printing
Carton packaging
Brochures and catalogs
Coated print products
Medium-volume production