Recent content by mike carlisle

We had a 2-color 26" x 20" Hashimoto - doing 4 over 4 work. On 18.5" x 24" 80lb matte text. We print the same jobs over and over changing the language (340 +) Check us out at WMPRESS.org The ECRM Mako 4 CtP gave us many years of dependable & consistent plates. We were able to purchase a...

We bought a larger press, and so had to buy a larger CtP. Our older CtP was a ECRM Mako 4 - we bought a ECRM Mako 8. The Moire' is showing up consistently on the lead edge & drive side of press (only first 25 - 30 mm from lead edge). Haven't had to deal with a Moire' for years, in the past it...

GAZ, Glad to hear that the ABC/Allied "Greenfount" solved picture framing! Has the "greenfount" had any effect on the problem of plate blinding (due to calcium carbonate) specificaly on the Magenta plate. I have had to wash up M unit & rinse with calcium eliminator - change plates ect. to "Just...

cylinder jacket cleaner cylinder jacket cleaner If you are refering to the impression cylinder jacket chrome/refined, I highly recomend Burnshines "Printers Pride" chrome cylinder cleaner & desensitizer product #3462Q. It is very eazy to apply and with contiued use (once daily all U need) even...

Replacement plate prints short Replacement plate prints short I have had the same problem of K plate changes and it print short for 200/300 impressions, then it seems to pull into registration. I think the plate is simply settling down on cylinder or the trapped air is farting/burping out. It...

1 remedy for "picture framing" 1 remedy for "picture framing" In our shop we run 2 sheet sizes. We simply cut blanket packing smaller (across & around cylinder) or to just fit. Mark blanket cylinder with the size sheet you run & record size to cut packing. Saves lots of time in comparison to...