"Ghosting" Problems and Remedies

When "ghosting" occurs because of premature drying of ink on the anilox roll, the following is a list of possible solutions or remedies to help correct this problem:

1. If possible, put ghosting color on a back deck to utilize the full chamber for wetting.
2. Change anilox for one with the same volume but with a coarser screen to bring the same ink to the plate but with reduced drying on the anilox.
3. With solvent inks (and sometimes water), the viscosity may be too low. A higher viscosity should slow the drying on the anilox rolls
4. Make sure the anilox is covered and protected from ambient air or blown air from dryers.
5. Reduce blade pressure, which will reduce friction and heat at the sheer point of the ink.
6. If possible, try to open the dwell time between blades or run trouble inks on decks that have enclosed systems with greater openings. This will assist rewetting of rolls.

For more information on this issue, please contact: info@teamflexo.com

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