Potential Problems in Printing – Description of Problems and Proposed Solutions
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| 1. Too thin. | 1. Use new ink. |
| 2. Too slow; ink smears. | 2. Use faster thinner and/or blow on pad. |
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| 1. Etching too deep. | 1. Produce new cliche with shallower etching depth. |
| 2. No graduated etching in fine motif. | 2. Only possible with strip steel/steel cliches. |
| 3. Wrong cliche type. | 3. Use different cliche type. |
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| 1. Wrong pad shape. | 1. Use more acute (more pointed) shape. |
| 2. Surface too rough. | 2. Replace pad. |
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| 1. Head stroke set too deep. | 1. Causes crushing; adjust head stroke. |
This problem occurs with cliches having both a large surface and fine lines in one motif, because the surfaces should be etched deeper and with screen, but the lines are to be etched flat and without screen.
