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Hamada Printing Machines: Complete History & All Models
The complete Hamada story — Japan's small-format press specialist, est. 1950. B 452, E 47, 700CD, 800DX, Star series — every model, the India installed base, and what Hamada owners need to know today.
Hamada
Hamada Printing Press Mfg. Co., Ltd · Osaka, Japan · Est. 1950
Hamada Printing Press Manufacturing Co. has been making offset presses in Osaka since 1950. The company's focus has always been the small-format commercial press market — A3, B3, and compact B2 presses for in-plant, quick print, and small commercial printing. In India, Hamada presses are found in corporate in-plant print centres, small commercial shops, and educational institution printing departments. The Hamada brand is associated with simple, reliable presses that are easy to operate and maintain.
1950
Founded, Osaka, Japan
Small
Format specialist — A3 to B3
Simple
Operation — known for ease of use
500+
Estimated Hamada presses in India
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1950 – 1980
Early Hamada — Establishing the Small-Format Niche
Hamada's early history is defined by small-format offset presses for Japan's rapidly growing in-plant and commercial print market in the post-war economic boom. Their presses were not technically adventurous — simple, reliable, well-built small offset presses at competitive prices. This positioning proved enduring. Hamada expanded into export markets through the 1970s and established a dealer network across Asia, including India.
| Model | Years | Format | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Hamada models (various) | 1950 – 1975 | A4 to A3 | Small-format commercial presses for the Japanese domestic market. Not significant in India — predates major India export activity. | Historical |
| Hamada 600 series (first gen) | 1968 – 1980 | B3 | First Hamada export-oriented B3 press. Some India presence from the late 1970s onwards as Hamada established India distribution. | Discontinued |
B Series
Hamada B Series — Compact Small-Format Presses
| Model | Years | Format | Max Sheet | Max Speed | Colours | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamada B 452 ★ India in-plant | 1980 – 2005 | A3+ | 31 × 45cm | 8,000 s/hr | 2C | Very compact two-colour press — A3+ format. Extremely simple to operate. Used in Indian corporate in-plant departments, university print units, and government offices for internal document printing. The Hamada B 452 is one of the easiest offset presses to learn on — frequently recommended as a training press and entry-level in-plant machine. Used value: ₹1,00,000 – ₹3,00,000. | Discontinued |
| Hamada B 300 / B 316 | 1983 – 2000 | A3 | 29 × 31cm | 7,000 s/hr | 1C | Very small single-colour — A3 format for small offices. Some India presence in government and educational institutions. | Discontinued |
700CD / 800DX Series
Hamada 700CD & 800DX — B3 Commercial Workhorses
The most common Hamada presses in India
700CD / 800DX — India used market guide
- Hamada 700CD (2C, 1990s vintage): ₹3–8 lakh
- Hamada 700CD (4C, 1995–2005): ₹10–25 lakh
- Hamada 800DX (4C, 2000–2010): ₹15–35 lakh
| Model | Years | Format | Max Sheet | Max Speed | Colours | Notes & India significance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamada 700CD ★★ Most common Hamada in India | 1985 – 2008 | B3 | 36 × 52cm | 10,000–12,000 s/hr | 1C, 2C, 4C variants | The definitive Hamada for India. The 700CD in two-colour and four-colour configurations found a significant market across India's small commercial print and in-plant sectors. Known for simple operation — the Hamada 700CD is one of the most forgiving presses for operators with limited training. Multiple generations over 23 years of production. Parts widely available. Used 700CD 4C: ₹10–25 lakh. | Discontinued |
| Hamada 800DX / 800DXA ★★ Updated B3 | 1993 – 2012 | B3 | 36.5 × 52cm | 13,000 s/hr | 2C, 4C, 5C+coater variants | Updated 700CD — faster, better inking, improved feeder. The DXA variant includes improved automation. Still widely found in India's commercial print market. The 800DX 4-colour is a capable everyday commercial press for visiting cards, stationery, brochures, and pharmaceutical inserts. Used 800DX 4C: ₹15–35 lakh. | Discontinued |
Star Series
Hamada Star Series — Mid-Size Commercial
| Model | Years | Format | Max Sheet | Max Speed | Colours | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamada Star 47 / Star 64 | 1990 – 2008 | B3 / Between B3 and B2 | 36 × 52cm / 46 × 64cm | 12,000 s/hr | 2C, 4C | Mid-range Hamada. The Star series offered better automation than the 700CD/800DX at a slightly higher price. Some India presence in larger commercial print shops. | Discontinued |
| Hamada Star 72 / Star 75 ★ India B2 | 1993 – 2010 | B2 / B2+ | 52 × 72cm / 53 × 75cm | 13,000–15,000 s/hr | 2C–6C, coater | Hamada's B2 and B2+ press range — competing at a lower price point than Heidelberg SM 74 and Ryobi 755. Some India installations in commercial printers who wanted B2 capability at Hamada pricing. Used Star 75 4C: ₹25–60 lakh. | Discontinued |
Current Range
Hamada E 47 & Current Production Models
| Model | Introduced | Format | Max Sheet | Max Speed | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamada E 47 / E 47II ★ Current flagship | 2005 – present | B3 | 36.5 × 52cm | 13,000 s/hr | Current Hamada B3 press. 2C, 4C, 5C configurations. LED UV option on latest models. Competes at the entry end of the Japanese press market in India. hamada.co.jp/products ↗ | Current |
| Hamada RS 34 / RS 34II | 2008 – present | A3+ | 25 × 34cm | 10,000 s/hr | Very compact A3+ press for in-plant. Updated B 452 equivalent. Simple operation — ideal for training and low-volume institutional printing. Official ↗ | Current |
India Guide for Hamada Owners — Agent, Parts & Service
Hamada Printing Press Mfg. Co., Ltd, Osaka, Japan
Contact Hamada directly for current India representative
For new Hamada presses: Contact Hamada Co. Ltd through their website for current India agent. Hamada has maintained an India agent network throughout their export history.
For used Hamada (700CD / 800DX / Star series): Used Hamada presses are actively traded in India through dealers in Ulhasnagar (Maharashtra), Kirti Nagar (Delhi), and small press machinery traders on IndiaMART. The 700CD and 800DX are common enough that multiple dealers typically have stock.
Parts for older Hamada: Rubber rollers from Indian roller manufacturers (specify Hamada 700CD/800DX dimensions). Some OEM parts from India agent old stock. Many wear parts — rollers, dampening cloth, impression cylinder packing — are generic enough to source from Indian offset press consumables suppliers. Hamada's engineering is conventional enough that experienced Indian press engineers can fabricate many replacement parts locally.
Hamada's India positioning (honest assessment): Hamada is not the first choice for a printer investing in a new commercial press in 2024 — Shinohara, Ryobi/RMGT, and even Heidelberg SX 52 offer more capability at competitive prices. Hamada's current market in India is primarily: (1) replacement buyers for existing Hamada-using in-plant operations who want continuity, (2) institutional buyers (universities, government offices) seeking a simple, low-cost press for light duty printing, and (3) training establishments who value the ease of operation. The 700CD and 800DX in the used market remain excellent value propositions for these applications.
For used Hamada (700CD / 800DX / Star series): Used Hamada presses are actively traded in India through dealers in Ulhasnagar (Maharashtra), Kirti Nagar (Delhi), and small press machinery traders on IndiaMART. The 700CD and 800DX are common enough that multiple dealers typically have stock.
Parts for older Hamada: Rubber rollers from Indian roller manufacturers (specify Hamada 700CD/800DX dimensions). Some OEM parts from India agent old stock. Many wear parts — rollers, dampening cloth, impression cylinder packing — are generic enough to source from Indian offset press consumables suppliers. Hamada's engineering is conventional enough that experienced Indian press engineers can fabricate many replacement parts locally.
Hamada's India positioning (honest assessment): Hamada is not the first choice for a printer investing in a new commercial press in 2024 — Shinohara, Ryobi/RMGT, and even Heidelberg SX 52 offer more capability at competitive prices. Hamada's current market in India is primarily: (1) replacement buyers for existing Hamada-using in-plant operations who want continuity, (2) institutional buyers (universities, government offices) seeking a simple, low-cost press for light duty printing, and (3) training establishments who value the ease of operation. The 700CD and 800DX in the used market remain excellent value propositions for these applications.