INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 
333-08555 of Printware, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated January 28, 1997 
appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Printware, Inc. for the year 
ended December 31, 1996.



/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
________________________

Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 24, 1997



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