Question:  We are a 50-employee printing company that concentrates on commercial work. Is it necessary to inspect plates prior to mounting on press?

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Question: Our offset plate representative recommended a plate for our UV press. The plate wears out at 80,000 impressions. Sometimes when the plate is hit with UV wash the image comes off. What can we do?

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Question:  We were offered a large format sheetfed press and the buyer stated that the cylinders have some smashes. Is this something we should stay away from?

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Question:  We have purchased multifunction rollers and run UV inks as well as conventional. The rollers are breaking down within six months. What can we do?

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Question:  A customer is asking that we control color within one Delta E.  Is this possible?

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Question: I'm a print buyer in Chicago who sent jobs out for bid to area sheetfed printers and received very disparate pricing. Why the big difference between firms?

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Question:  We recently purchased a new six color 40” press and the fit is off at the lead edge from center to either side of about .008”. What can be done?

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Question:  Currently our purchasing agent is asking us to try about 12 different fountain solutions that are all much cheaper than what we are using. How should I approach the testing?

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Question:  Currently we are looking at spending $20,000 on modifying an older web to be able to handle 49” rolls rather than just 40” rolls. The question is what the benefits are, is it worth it and what are the considerations?

 

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Question:  We had a major customer complaint on a digital post card. The damage in the mail was extensive. We did apply a gloss coating. Our president says we are not at fault. Is he right?

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Question:  How do I properly test for streaking and what can I do to address streaks? My pressman says it is a mechanical streak.

 

Answer:  There are many types of streak

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Question:   Some basic questions:

1.       Is solvent OK to use to clean my hands of UV ink?

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