Potential Problems in Printing – Description of Problems and Proposed Solutions
Problem | Solution |
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1. Wrong ink system. | 1. Use glossy ink. |
2. Insufficient ink transfer. | 2. Double print. |
Problem | Solution |
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1. Etching depth too shallow. | 1. Produce new cliche with greater etching depth. |
2. Wrong screen ruling. | 2. Test new cliche with different fineness of halftone screen. |
3. Wrong cliche type. | 3. Use different cliche type. |
Problem | Solution |
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1. Surface too rough. | 1. Replace pad. |
2. Wrong shape. | 2. Use more tapered pad shape. |
Problem | Solution |
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1. Structure of material unsuitable. | 1. Structure of substrate influences result. |
2. Material unsuitable. | 2. Ink looks matte due to stress cracks. |
Problem | Solution |
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Due to the thin layers of ink inherent in pad printing, it is generally not possible to attain as high a grade of gloss as with screen printing.