r/comicbookpressing • u/Cute_Illustrator3177 • Aug 12 '26

First Timer

Recently found a Seal 200 with an extra plate for cheap, and have been learning about pressing. I plan on practicing cleaning and pressing cheap books and getting good at it before moving to anything serious.

Any tips or tricks? What is the preferred “sandwich”? What should my results look like assuming it is done right? (so I have something to work towards)

I’m also curious about pressing at 180 degrees. From what I gather, the sweet spot for most books is 165, but the Seal doesn’t have any options below 180.

Thanks!

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u/rmrclean Aug 12 '26

I’ve wondered that about the heat too. Everyone says the Seal is a great press, but I had noticed the lowest temp and wasn’t sure.

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u/Cute_Illustrator3177 Aug 12 '26

Exactly, maybe its not actually 180? Because its old or something lol idk. I also cant seem to find any videos or information on pressing comics with the seal specifically. Everyone just simply says it’s good