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PrePress Equipment Market Value

Analysis of 1,685 eBay listings for professional prepress machinery.

What you'll usually pay

$107 typical price
Most are between$25โ€“$714
Brand new$120
Used$197
On sale now1,685

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 64% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

Value is highest in Laser plate types and Unbranded equipment, both seeing deltas over 180%. Conversely, Glunz & Jensen represents the most affordable entry point with a -26% delta.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Glunz & Jensen 66 on sale$79 ยท 26% cheaper
Screen 337 on sale$100 ยท 7% cheaper

Price by brand

Glunz & Jensen
$79-26%
Screen
$100-7%
Kodak
$200+87%
Heidelberg
$200+87%
Agfa
$295+176%
Unbranded
$306+186%

Why? Prices vary significantly by manufacturer, ranging from Glunz & Jensen at 79 to Unbranded at 305.89.

Price by type

Not Specified
$115+7%
Plate Processor
$150+40%
Imagesetter
$170+59%
Platsetter
$275+157%

Why? Specialized machinery like Platsetters (275) command a premium over general listings (115).

Price by plate type

Not Specified
$115+7%
CTP Thermal
$250+134%
Laser
$335+213%

Why? Laser technology is the most expensive at 334.94, while unspecified types sit at 115.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a used PrePress machine?

The median price for used equipment is 197.

Which brand has the lowest median price?

Glunz & Jensen has the lowest median price at 79.

How do CTP Thermal plate types compare in price to the market median?

CTP Thermal types have a median of 250, which is higher than the overall market median of 107.04.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $25โ€“$714, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 31, 2026.