a device and method for printing and drying a plastic film web is provided , especially a device and method for printing and drying a polypropylene , polystyrene or polyethylene film web . the device can include several offset printing mechanisms for printing the film web with different ink applications and at least one flame drying station , characterized by a drawing roller , which is arranged between a last printing mechanism and the at least one flame drying station , and which can contact the unprinted surface of the film web , and apply tension to the film web .