Measurement system and method for calibration of printing stations

The invention relates to a measuring system for measuring a pressure head (2) having printing station (3), wherein the print head (2) is held in its position adjusted at the printing station (3), wherein the measuring system (10) comprising: - at least one measuring device (11) which is designed for recording measurement information of a position-variable component of the printing station (3) during its movement; - a computer unit (12) which is adapted to receive from said measuring means provided (11) measurement information, wherein the computer unit (12) for determining actual position data of the position-varying component from the received measurement information, for comparing said actual position data with predetermined is formed target position data and for determining calibration information based on the present position data and target position data; - an interface (13) for transferring the calibration information.