manroland says it has sold a ‘world first’ 64-page Lithjoman heatset press with its autoprint automation package to German company Körner Rotationsdruck. The new series is being introduced at Ipex next week. The autoprint series already feature fully-automated job changeover and system start-up which ensures flexibility, efficient planning and fewer waste sheets. manroland’s vision is fully-automated production with the printer taking on the role of a process monitor. An AutoJobChange control package coordinates many job changeover tasks such as plate changing – fully automated with APL – and pre-inking with the patented QuickStart system. The buyer has a reputation for pioneering, and already has three of the maker’s Rotoman presses – one of which will be replaced by the Lithoman – and a Polyman.