Mid-State Litho stocks high-quality (HQ) ink for Standard Horizon and Ricoh digital duplicators, plus pre-inked pads for Graphic Whizard numbering machines. Most items on this page are duplicator or numbering-machine consumables, and the Superior section below is offset press ink. The two are not interchangeable, so match the ink to the machine you run. We are a family-owned Michigan dealer, and we started to supply print and bindery shops in 1984.
If you searched for printing press ink, digital press ink, ink for printing press, or duplicator ink, this is the right place. This page carries Standard Horizon Type VII and Type VIII HQ inks and Ricoh SD-series HQ inks. Shop by color and machine range below, or read the buyer's guide to confirm which cartridge fits your press.
If you run an offset press, we stock Superior Century can ink here and the rest of the pressroom chemistry on our pressroom chemicals page: fountain solution, blanket wash, spray powder, blankets and plates. Call 1-800-343-4231 for a same-day quote. We ship consumables alongside the equipment we sell and service, so the ink, the machine, and the technician all come from one dealer.
Standard Horizon Duplicator Ink (Type VII and Type VIII)
Standard Horizon digital duplicators run two HQ ink families. Type VII ink covers most current Horizon duplicator series. Type VIII is matched to the machines specified for that grade. Check your duplicator's model plate before you order. Stocked on this page: Type VII HQ Brown ($49.00), Type VII HQ Maroon ($49.00), Type VII Reflex Blue HQ ($89.00), and Type VIII ($48.60). If you are unsure which grade your duplicator takes, call 1-800-343-4231 and we will confirm from the model number.
Ricoh HQ Ink for SD-Series Duplicators
Ricoh SD-series duplicators use HQ ink keyed to the model range printed on the machine. This page carries Green HQ Ink for the SD630/650 range ($55.00) and Hunter Green HQ Ink for the SD460/700 range ($89.00). Order the color and range that match your SD-series model. We do not recommend that you mix ink grades across ranges.
Graphic Whizard Pre-Inked Numbering Pads
Graphic Whizard numbering machines use replaceable pre-inked pads. We stock the Pre-Inked Black Ink Pad ($23.50) and the Red Pre-Inked Pad for Numbering Machines ($28.00), both sized for GW numbering heads. Mid-State Litho also sells and services the matching Graphic Whizard equipment, so pads and machines come from the same dealer.
Superior offset press ink
Mid-State Litho stocks Superior Printing Ink in can quantities for offset presses. Easy Flow Black acrylic ink is $98.50 for a 5 lb can. Century Reflex Blue is $109.00 and Century Elite Rubine Red is $113.75, both 5.5 lb cans. These are press inks, not duplicator ink, and they are not interchangeable with the Standard Horizon and Ricoh HQ cartridges listed above.
If you need a color we do not stock, call 1-800-343-4231. We buy Superior by the can and can quote most of the Century line. A shop that runs an offset press also needs blankets cut for Hamada and Sakurai presses.
How to Choose the Right Duplicator Ink
Match the ink to the machine first. For Standard Horizon duplicators, confirm whether your model takes Type VII or Type VIII ink. For Ricoh SD-series duplicators, match the model range, SD630/650 or SD460/700, before you pick a color. Graphic Whizard numbering heads use pre-inked pads, not bottle or cartridge ink.
Then choose the color. Stocked colors on this page are brown, maroon, and reflex blue in the Horizon Type VII line. The Ricoh HQ line adds green and hunter green, and the numbering pads come in black and red.
Plan for volume. Duplicator ink is a repeat-purchase consumable, so order enough to cover your run length between changeovers. Contact us for per-cartridge yield on your specific model.
What not to buy here: offset press ink is a different chemistry and will not run in a duplicator. If you need offset consumables, see pressroom chemicals, fountain solution, or offset spray powders, or call 1-800-343-4231 for a quote.
Why Buy Pressroom Consumables from Mid-State Litho
Mid-State Litho is a family-owned Michigan dealer founded in June 1984, more than 42 years serving print and bindery shops. Our factory-trained, in-house service technicians support the same equipment lines whose consumables we stock, such as Standard Horizon and Graphic Whizard. The ink you order ships from the dealer that also services the machine.
We turn quotes around the same day and keep fast-moving consumables ready to ship. We can also source offset pressroom items such as offset printing blankets, polyester printing plates, and industrial cleaning supplies. Equipment financing and leasing is available, and our service and support team is a phone call away at 1-800-343-4231.
Printing Press Ink FAQ
What ink do I need for my printing press?
It depends on the machine. This collection carries ink for digital duplicators, Standard Horizon and Ricoh SD-series, not offset litho press ink. Find your machine's make and model, then match Type VII or Type VIII for Horizon, or the SD630/650 or SD460/700 range for Ricoh. If you run a true offset press, call 1-800-343-4231 and we will source the correct pressroom ink.
What is the difference between offset ink and digital duplicator ink?
Offset ink is a thick, oil-based paste that transfers from plate to blanket to paper on an offset press. Digital duplicator ink is a thinner emulsion that passes through a master on Standard Horizon or Ricoh duplicators. They are not interchangeable. This page covers duplicator ink and numbering-pad ink only. For offset pressroom consumables, see pressroom chemicals or request a quote.
Which HQ ink fits Standard Horizon digital duplicators?
Standard Horizon duplicators use either Type VII or Type VIII HQ ink depending on the model. Type VII covers the brown, maroon, and reflex blue colors on this page. Type VIII is a separate grade. Check the ink type printed on your machine or the old cartridge. You can also call 1-800-343-4231 with your model number, and we will confirm the correct grade.
Does Mid-State Litho supply offset litho inks and pressroom consumables?
We stock digital duplicator inks and numbering pads online. We do not list offset litho ink on this page, but we can source it along with pressroom consumables. For those, see pressroom chemicals, fountain solution, or offset spray powders, or call 1-800-343-4231 for a same-day quote on offset pressroom supplies.
What are pre-inked pads for numbering machines?
Pre-inked pads are the replaceable ink source inside Graphic Whizard numbering heads. As the pad wears or dries, print quality fades and you swap in a fresh pad rather than re-inking by hand. We stock black and red pads sized for GW numbering machines. Match the color to your job and keep a spare on hand to avoid downtime.