| PROBLEM-The ink remains in the fountain and backs away from the fountain roller, failing to flow and replace the ink removed by the ductor roller.
SYMPTOM-The printed area’s appearance is uneven or becomes progressively lighter in color as the run continues.
| probable
cause |
remedy |
| 1 |
Press not equipped with fountain agitator. |
Make the ink more fluid by adding overprint varnish
(up to 1 oz. per pound). Contact Superior and have the laboratory
make formula changes for the future. |
| 2 |
The ink is too short and buttery. |
With some inks, the addition Precision/Pantone
transparent white or overprint varnish will increase its length and
flow properties. |
| 3 |
Not enough ink in fountain. |
Add more ink. |
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