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Metering roller Metering roller Go over the roller with etch, it should desensitize it.

Matching color Matching color This is not a hard concept to grasp. I am a former instructor of printing and a pressman of over 30 yrs. Here is how can be done. By starting backwards, with the press. Dot gain and inks can alter color, so start by fingerprinting the press, then go to proofing...

Run the screen last, especially if you are backing the job up. You will not have as much of a problem with the spray powder.

Rollers Rollers The biggest issue with roller life is heat, which breaks down the rubber compounds. With presses running at such high speeds, the friction between the rollers causes damage. Therefore, a lube is necessary, just as your car needs a lubricant. Check with your suppliers for a...

Cylinder Shield Cylinder Shield Try Cylinder Shield at P. Thielen Products - Home

Black print long Black print long It's the tack. Most presses run K-C-M-Y. which is where the ink companies formulate their tack. Since you start out with Cyan, see if you can get the tack up. Here is my suggestion: Cyan - 15 Magenta-14 Yellow-13 Black-12 It might have to be reformulated...

Picture framing Picture framing One reason for picture framing is due to foreign material on the backcylinder. The second reason may be due to excessive blanket squeeze b/w the blanket and backcylinder from the previous job, leaving a minor indentation on the blankets. Blanket change may be...

Think twice Think twice I had run a SORKZ for quite a few years. The press had conventional damps on it. You may be creating more problems for yourself in the long run. Use 1 water form and clean it daily, you should have good luck. Do this by locking the water ductor to the off position...