Professional Print Inspection Solutions

Used in printing plants worldwide.

PCS builds high-resolution inspection systems, scanners, and software that keep every sheet, every job, and every press at peak quality.

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1998

Delivering inspection excellence since 1998

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Presses controlled from one PCS system

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Languages: EN · DE · ES · IT

Product family

High-resolution scanners & software for every pressroom.

All PCS systems include industrial-grade PCs, inspection software, LED illumination, and optional laser locator accessories for pinpoint accuracy.

LithoScan IP 106

Industrial Inspection 600dpi

€55,000 excl. shipping & training

Compact IP Scanner for high-resolution print inspection and PDF comparison.

  • Format: 1100 × 750 mm
  • Scan / Inspection: 10 s / 20 s
  • RGB line camera (600dpi), LED illumination
  • Industrial PC + touchscreen + software
  • Multi-interface (up to 4 presses)
  • Laser Locator optional

LithoScan SIP 106

Industrial Inspection | Colorcontrol

€75,000 excl. shipping & training

Compact SIP Scanner with spectral measurements for color-controlled inspection.

  • Format: 1100 × 750 mm
  • Scan / Inspection: 10 s / 20 s
  • Scan speed (Color Control): 3 sec/m
  • Spectral/Density sensor + RGB line camera
  • Industrial PC + touchscreen + software
  • Multi-interface + optional Laser Locator

LithoScan IP 142

Industrial Inspection 600dpi

€65,000 excl. shipping & training

Large-format IP Scanner for oversized sheet inspection.

  • Format: 2200 × 1650 mm
  • Scan / Inspection: 20 s / 30 s
  • RGB line camera (600dpi) with illumination
  • Industrial PC + touchscreen + software
  • Multi-interface (up to 4 presses)
  • Laser Locator optional

LithoScan SIP 142

Industrial Inspection | Colorcontrol

€85,000 excl. shipping & training

Large-format SIP Scanner with spectral measurements and color control.

  • Format: 2200 × 1650 mm
  • Scan / Inspection: 20 s / 30 s
  • Scan speed (Color Control): 3 sec/m
  • Spectral/Density sensor + RGB line camera
  • Industrial PC + touchscreen + software
  • Multi-interface + optional Laser Locator

Laser Locator

Precise defect identification

€10,000 excl. shipping & training

Laser-assisted locator that projects exact defect positions on printed material.

  • Instant visual pinpointing of detected errors
  • Integrates with IP & SIP scanner lines

Standalone Inspection

PDF vs PDF Software

€15,000 excl. shipping & training

Compare customer PDFs against imposed PDFs with multi-ups for prepress certainty.

  • Instant PDF-to-PDF comparison
  • Ideal for prepress verification
  • Highlights variances down to the pixel

Key capabilities

Advanced inspection features for modern print quality control.

Instant Comparison

Real-time sheet-to-sheet comparison with adjustable error thresholds.

Precise Detection

Find hickeys, scratches, stains, and micro deviations with RGB cameras + spectral sensors.

PDF Verification

Advanced PDF comparison with multi-up nested layouts to catch prepress anomalies.

LED Illumination

Maintenance-free illumination ensures consistent, repeatable results shift after shift.

Quality Reports

Automatic PDF reports per press and job to document compliance and traceability.

Multi-Press Control

Run up to four presses from one PCS system with unified monitoring.

About PCS

Inspection technology with purpose.

Since 1998, PCS has delivered durable inspection systems for sheetfed offset, web offset, digital presses, diecutters, and more. Our mission: give print professionals the clearest insight into every job.

  • Innovation: Systems for diecutters, sheetfed, web, and digital presses.
  • Responsibility: Specialists worldwide — technicians, engineers, skilled pros.
  • Ethics & Quality: We set inspection standards and keep evolving.
  • Economics: Boost productivity, protect brand value.
  • Sustainability: PCS systems often run for 20+ years.

Leadership

Managing Director: Jan Fuchs

Headquartered at Leopoldstraße 25a, 04277 Leipzig, Germany. PCS supports customers worldwide with remote diagnostics, on-site training, and long-term service agreements.

Available languages

Operate PCS in your language.

English (EN)
Deutsch (DE)
Español (ES)
Italiano (IT)

Interface, documentation, and support are available in four languages.

Contact & Quotes

Get a custom quote.

Includes shipping, installation, and training tailored to your location. All inquiries are handled by our specialists via sales@printcos.app.

Phone: +49 163 870 5535

Email: sales@printcos.app

Address: Leopoldstraße 25a, 04277 Leipzig, Germany

All prices exclude tax, shipping, and training costs.

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