Tag Archives: Offset Printing
Blanket Cylinder Tension Slurring Prevention
What are the most important technical considerations for maintaining proper tension on the Blanket Cylinder an...
Blanket Swelling Impact on Offset Dot Gain
How can blanket swelling or damage on the Blanket Cylinder lead to the defect of Dot Gain in offset printing? ...
Blanket Cylinder
Blanket Cylinder
/'blæŋkɪt ˈsɪlɪndər/
The Blanket Cylinder is one of the three main components of ...
Register Control Strategies: Flexo vs Offset
How should register control strategies differ between offset and flexography printing?
Register control st...
Controlling Environmental Factors for Perfect Register
What is the most critical environmental factor that causes register drift in printing?
The stability of Re...
Register
Register
/ˈrɛdʒɪstər/
Register refers to the precise mechanical alignment of different color layer...
How to Fix Scumming: pH and Temperature Check
After detecting Scumming, what is the operator’s immediate first action to inspect the fountain solution?
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Scumming in Offset: What Causes Ink Attraction?
What is the problem called Scumming in offset printing, and what is the primary cause of this defect?
Scum...
Dot Gain Compensation: Avoiding Economic Loss
What is the Ink Transfer Curve's goal regarding Dot Gain, and what economic risk comes from not using this dat...
Ink Transfer Curve: Purpose and Measurement Tools
What is the main goal of the Ink Transfer Curve, and what instruments do press supervisors use to monitor it? ...
