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Halo Effect / Haloing

Ink dot or image extends beyond the intended print area reducing print quality.

Halo Effect / Haloing

Causes

  • Pressure from the plate cylinder to substrate is too high
  • LPI Anilox is too high
  • Doctor Blade tip too thick
  • Doctor blade is worn out

Solutions

  • Reduce pressure between printing plate and substrate
  • Choose a lower LPI Anilox roll
  • Use a thinner doctor blade tip
  • use a longer lasting doctor blade (PowerPrint, CeraPrint, CeraFlex XT, DuroBlade)

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