Potential Problems in Printing – Description of Problems and Proposed Solutions
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| 1. Wrong ink system. | 1. Use glossy ink. |
| 2. Insufficient ink transfer. | 2. Double print. |
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1. Surface too rough. | 1. Replace pad. |
| 2. Wrong shape. | 2. Use more tapered pad shape. |
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| 1. Structure of material unsuitable. | 1. Structure of substrate influences result. |
| 2. Material unsuitable. | 2. Ink looks matte due to stress cracks. |
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
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.
