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Troubleshooting Guide - Pressroom UV

On Press Issue: Tinting/Toning

Potential Causes

Improper fountain solution concentrate

Solution: Make a fresh solution to the proper pH and conductivity using the proper percentages of etch and sub. Too much alcohol sub may not be easily detected.

Too much pressure between plate and blanket

Solution: Check and reset to manufacturer's specifications.

Improper setting of dampener or ink rollers

Solution: Check and reset to manufacturer's specifications. 

Ink over-emulsified, not sufficiently water resistant

Solution: Consult INX UV tech representative. 

Plate improperly exposed or developed

Solution: Check plate making procedure, correct if necessary. Remake plate.

An emulsification or sensitizing agent is being extracted from the paper coating

Solution: Avoid use of wetting agent in the fountain solution. Stiffen the ink as much as possible.