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Which defects stop you having Perfect print?

DOT GAIN

An increase in dot size from the IMAGE to PRINTING PLATE to PRINT

SKIP OUT

Insufficient or missing ink transfer to the substrate of a part of the image.

MISREGISTER

The separate colours of the print are not correctly positioned.

MOTTLED PRINT

Mottled print is a common problem , when trying to print good quality consistent solids in flexo

PIN HOLING

The ink does not form complete coverage on the surface of print. Random small holes occur in the print.

FILLING IN

This is an accumulation of ink on the plate surface and shoulders of the printing images

DIRTY PRINT

Dirty and speckled print is a regular problem for flexo printers

BRIDGING

Separate dots in the screen area, connect to each other in an irregular way.

GEAR MARKS

Gear marks or Print Streaking is normally visible as a series of parallel mis-printed lines across the web

HALO

An unwanted halo forms around the edges or the print

FEATHERING

This is seen as uneven edges around the printed images, caused by ink build up.

DOUGHNUTS

The screen dots on the print are slurred or have a distorted effect.

The advantage of Direct Computer to Print

The advantage of Direct Computer to Print

Fast overall process with a simple digital workflow.

Total digital dot creation controls dot shape, relief depth and dot height

Direct engraving of ITR seamless continuous sleeves

Direct engraving eliminates washout and drying process

Perfect registration of plates and sleeves

'Cal-Kwik' automatic material calibration for engraving Polymer or Elastomer

'Perfect Balance' automatically re-balances the print form for high-speed printing