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Dot Gain

Unwanted increase in the size of printed dots which can result in the loss of image clarity and detail.

Dot Gain

Causes

  • Doctor blade contact zone too thick
  • using the wrong doctor blade tip
  • Too much pressure between the printing plate and the substrate
  • Ink viscosity not in spec

Solutions

  • Use a Lamella / Preground doctor blade tip
  • use less pressure between the printing plate and the substrate
  • check the Ink viscosity and make sure it is in spec
  • use a longer lasting doctor blade (PowerPrint, CeraPrint, CeraFlex XT, DuroBlade)

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