Potential Problems in Printing – Description of Problems and Proposed Solutions
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| 1. Individual motifs not correctly aligned. | 1. If motifs are all on one cliche,film must be cor-rected and new cliche must be produced. |
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| 1. Pads mounted off center. | 1. Readjust pad. |
| 2. Pads not same shape. | 2. Replace pads with ones of correct shape. |
| 3. Pads not of same hardness. | 3. All pads should be of same Shore hardness. |
| 4. Head stroke not same over cliche and substrate material. | 4. Adjust head stroke. |
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| 1. Material is pliable. | 1. Switch to different material. |
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| 1. Jig not perfect. | 1. Check for play in jig, refabricate as needed. |
| 2. Carre,adjustable, or rotary indexing table inaccurate. | 2. Check indexing. |
| 3. Mounting screws not tight. | 3. Screws not properly tightened during initial setup; they become loose during printing operation. Tighten screws. |
The simplest way to contain these deficiencies is to produce a new cliche with precisely registered film.
