|
Cause |
Solution |
| Ink |
Ink dried on the pad (flaky) rolls up onto the pad. |
1. Use slower thinner or retarder.
2. Speed up machine.
3. Run ink thinner. |
| Ink wet on pad (smears on finger). |
1. Run ink thicker.
2. Use faster thinner.
3. Blow air on pad.
4. Slow down machine. |
| Pad |
Pad is too old or dried out. |
1. Coat pad with Long Life Oil (#141112) overnight.
2. Use new or newer pad. |
| Material (substrate) |
Surface contaminated with grease, oil, sweaty hands or mold release. |
1. Pre-clean parts.
2. Wash hands or wear gloves. |
| Cliché (plate) |
Etch depth is too deep; ink is wet on pad. |
Make new cliché with shallower etch. |
| Etch depth is too shallow; ink is dry on pad. |
Take same cliché and give it a deeper etch. |
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Room temperature is too high. Check if ink is dry on pad. |
Ideal temperature is 68° F. |
| Room humidity is too high. Check if ink is wet on pad. |
Ideal humidity is 40 to 60%. |
| High air circulation in room. Check to see if ink is dry on pad. |
Reduce air circulation. |
