Objective To improve the shortcomings of traditional professional teaching and training using the printing equipment and to give full play to the advantages of internet and virtual reality. Virtual printing equipment learning platform was built, to closely combine the professional teaching and training with the practical production, and to realize the individual and independent learning of the users and the maximization of the resource utilization. Methods First, the printing equipment was classified, and a printing machine model was established with 3D modeling technology. The printing parts display and virtual assembly were realized through VRML language. At the same time, a printing equipment learning website was built. Then the VRML file was embedded into the website, tested and improved. Results The printing equipment learning platform contained the printing machine learning system, the links to related information and BBS. Users could communicate, learn, query information, and realize practical, individual and independent learning. Conclusion The platform built a new virtual printing equipment learning platform, through which the users could learn independently and efficiently, so as to realize the unity of practice and learning. Its architecture and realization was one of the excellent resources sharing modes, which laid the foundation for future virtual teaching.