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Yep Mike is correct. The crown will have an adverse effect when running IPA free as it pushes too much water to the ends of the plate. Mainly seen on Heidelberg not Komori. BTW Are you running IPA free GazKL440?? Its very easy on Komori's mate!

Possibly the acidity of the Magenta. Have you tried alternative inks (i.e: Japanese or Euro) There are two entirely different approaches to manufacturing reds with the Jap/ Euro's. BTW How did you get run lengths like that you lucky bugger??

I always just blamed the arvo shift mate!!

I have found 20 to be the sweet spot. Under that it is a bit too hard to control. Over 25 you also loose the control. You will see better results with the softer shore hardness, but more importantly make sure you get the rubber compound for IPA free. There are different compounds available. Also...

Darren, I would look to get rid of the IPA as soon as you can and go with a more rounded fountain solution. There are also settings in the Komori to add more water at start up that will overcome the poor starts. If you are in Sydney PM me and i can drop in to give you a hand. (I'm in Sydney too)

What fountain solution are you running mate. Some are more aggressive to soft plates than others.

yep luv them komori's

never seen it work well enough.

another aussie. G'day.

another aussie. G'day.

New Mol= Best

If a product is OK to use on any equipment there should be no cost for "special approval" This doesn't happen in other industries only ours.....

Did you get this solved??

Blanket Durometer??

John, The problem with that test is in the real world a blanket does not come into contact with the wash for 1-3 hours. I agree with staying away from Acetone though.

Let me know when you are ready Luke and i'll look after you mate.

You still battling away there i see Luke. I thought you may have left there by now??

Both. Westland are the best i have seen to date with our fountain solution (Allstar)

Try reducing the amount of fount you use. It may be breaking the inks down at point of emulsification.

Yep they do. Mainly the durometer (softness) and some have a microscopic patterning. You can switch back and forward OK.