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Troubleshooting Guide - Pressroom Conventional

On Press Issue: Misting

Potential Causes

Too much ink on rollers

Solution: Reduce amount of ink carried, increase ink strength to allow carrying less ink on rollers.

Ink/water balance incorrect

Solution: Adjust ink/water balance. Try reducing ink and water.

Ink body too long

Solution: Make shorter body.

Rollers set incorrectly

Solution: Reset rollers to specification.

Rollers in poor condition

Solution: Replace rollers as needed.

Excessive heat on press

Solution: Heat messures on press rollers over 90 degrees F could cause misting.