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Hello Dario, My advice would be visit "Gordo's Blog" - I'm sure the information he provides will be of assistance. Regards, Alois

Gentlemen and Ladies, "Foldmate" - I don't think so ! --- Flat sheets of Textile Fabric NO --- Garments YES Regards, Alois

Hello PrintingFools, You look like a nice outfit to work for, so any chance of an old "Printers Devil" looking for a part time " Smudger of Ink on Paper" work, including a little sunshine ??? Regards, Alois

Gentlemen and kdw75, There is no mystery about this "little difficulty" just download and read this PDF from --- www. wpc.ilatec.com/wpcinfo63ctp. Regards, Alois

Hello "Bronze Blue" A little enlightenment, visit www.sappi.com you need to find - Printers Tech Tips and there you will (difficult at times scrolling through ) !!! find lots of free publications - seeing you have a "Fetish" about Varnishing ! #1 Varnish Techniques , is a...

Hello "Bronze Blue" My thoughts - Only a Mad Man would think these thoughts !!!! Regards, Alois

Hello Bronze Blue, Acidity in Litho Printing is an important factor. Oleoresinous Varnishes are used as Ink Vehicles in the manufacture of Litho Printing Inks, my guess is that you are referring to the "Fatty Acids" which are a necessary component of Ink Vehicles which aid the Oxidation...

Hello PLN, Riddles ......... NO - just plain English. Regards, Alois

Hello alibryan, I didn't expect to read such a "poor reply" from a man with your knowledge and experience, so a two-part question for you and anyone else, re the Criteria of Litho Plates. 1) Factors that influence the Lithographic Performance of plates. 2) Factors that influence the...

Hello cementary, At least you are happy with these plates, just based on 3 criteria !!!! Reagards, Alois

Hello OSF, Hopefully WE are trying to be "helpful" ------ NO... such a large variation is not normal is the "answer" Time and Time again when I try and answer the questions posted - the "Pre- Press Brigade" appear to have a poor knowledge of Lithographic Printing and its...

Hello Evaldas, Google - Printing Ink Absorption Tests. Regards, Alois P. S - Try and visit Paper Mills and Ink Manufacturers

Hello Evaldas, SALIENT POINTS: I despair, that people in Pre-press are "Bamboozled" by software programmes ! 1) The discrepancy with Ink volume usage is caused by variation in Ink Absorption of the substrate. 2) Your rejection of "Substrate Variation" shows you have a poor understanding...

Gentlemen and Mr. Erik Nikkanen. Ink transportation in Anilox Offset Printing - Fundamentals I hope of interest and value Regards, Alois.

Gentlemen, Ink Density and Roller Train Designs. While Erik's posit contains some valid comments, again he fails to mention some Fundamentals! 1) Flexo Anilox Inking systems and Gravure Printing - USE fluid ink, whereas Lithographic Inks are - Non-Newtonian and combine with a Newtonian...

Hello Gentlemen and fellow "Lithographers" - if any are still alive ! The Deep Etch Process. Seeing that this post as raised some interest, I'm posting some PDFs that hopefully will be of interest and value. I'm sure that the converts to "DoP" Plates will be amazed! On a personal note...

Hello Bronze Blue, Answer: No one produces "Deep Etch" plates" they were phased out in the late 1960s - making these plates took about 3 hours per plate B1 size. Regards, Alois

Hello kdw75, How many pages are you trying to fold prior to the Q/fold? Regards, Alois

Hello Steve, I'm failing to understand your choice of Image on which to conduct.... Ink Density Variation. There are much better Images available which will give a better understanding of Inking Variation. Also, I'm not surprised that you see variation when using a Ryobi Duplicator, with...

Hello Luco, We need more and better information!, 1) Make of Press 2) H/set or Cold-set 3) Paper, Uncoated/Coated or Newsprint - answers please. What do you mean by - Normal Checklists ? Regards, Alois