Plate Wear
Fine lines and dots disappear. Work loses clarity and printing becomes streaky with weak solids and densities. Images disappear.
| Cause | Cure |
|---|---|
| Ink tack to high | Reduce tack. Talk with your ink manufacturer |
| Fountain Solution running pH out of acceptable range | Check pH and adjust as necessary |
| Plate packing not correct | Repack plates. Use a packing gauge in ensure correct. |
| Poor roller settings. Set to heavy | Adjust roller strip to manufacturers spec |
| Ink grind is to rough | Check ink grind. Talk with your ink manufacturer. |
| If plate is post baked. | Have plate room check there post bake temps and times. |
