probable cause remedy 1 Excessive fountain solution. Reduce dampener settings. Increase isopropyl alcohol or alcohol substitute to reduce the amount of fountain solution needed to keep the plate clean. 2 Improperly formulated or prepared fountain solution. Adjust pH/conductivity to manufacturer’s specifications. 3 Improper dampening roller setting. Reset rollers. Check to see that the vibrator roller, not the plate, drives the dampener form rollers. 4 Improper ink form roller and durometer settings. Conduct an ink stripe test to determine form roller pressure and check durometers with proper gauge. 5 Improper ink fountain settings. Adjust fountain keys and sweep for proper balance.