|
Cause |
Solution |
| Ink |
Ink is too thick. |
Add thinner to ink. |
| Ink has jelly-like consistency; doesn't flow. |
Add flow agent FX 32
(TTA #1205001) |
| Pad |
Pad has a cut or holes in pad. |
Reposition or replace pad. |
| Pad is too flat. |
Use a pad with a sharper angle. |
| Pad is contaminated. |
Clean pad with pad cleaner (TTA #1411121) or clear tape. |
| Cliché (plate) |
Etch is too deep. |
Remake cliché to the proper etch depth. |
| Cliché has wrong style of etch for the application. |
When using a flat or soft pad, the cliché should be screened. |
| Material (substrate) |
Parts are contaminated with dust. |
Clean parts. |
| Parts have texture. |
Use a hard pad with a sharp angle. It may be necessary to dry ink on pad to bridge the texture. |
| Other |
Film is not clean.
Pinholes show in film positive. |
Clean the film before making temporary clichés witn anti-static film cleaner (TTA#1411134)
Retouch image on positive; then make a new cliché. |
