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Hi guys, From a technical point of view it may be one or two things. The coating possibly needs more wetting agent in it as it could reticulating over the heavy ink areas. Otherwise it may be crazing (cracking) over the heavy inked areas and this means it could need a softer polymer as well...

Scented News Ink Scented News Ink Hi Eggy, We tried this several times and have found that it is one very quick way to empty a press room. It sound a good idea in theory but practice proves different. From experience the scents annoys everyone from the ink manufacturer (that's my people) to...

Hi Hannes, The level of mattness is dictated solely by the varnish on the particular substrate being used. If it is not matt enough there are certain considerations. Is the mattness being observed normal for this product within its specifications and film weight application. Applying more will...

re : Ink not drying re : Ink not drying Hi there, From a tech point of view I agree entirely that lamps could be the issue as curing/drying is your problem. You do say that you have tried several different ink suppliers so I would possibly rule out ink issues. I also think that the plastic...

Hi Tony / Guys, Good to read such informed responses with some good practical solutions to this problem. Been there also from a technical point of view. Involved in aqueous litho coatings for over 20 years as well as oil inks. Hard dry inks may have long oil length / slower drying oils which...