Alcolor Dampening System
Print quality starts with the interaction of the inking and
dampening system: Consistently good results assume a stable
ink-water balance. Precise adjustment ensures thin and equal
distribution of the dampening agent film on the printing plate.
This reduces sheet drying time, allowing the sheets to get through
the finishing process sooner.
A responsible printer checks the adjustments every three months and adjusts in line with the operating manual.
The dampening agent ideally has a water hardness of 8° to 12° on the German scale (dH) and a pH value of 4.8 to 5.5. The usual dampening agent temperature is deemed to be between 10°C and 15°C. To prevent the occurrence of print problems, it is recommended that the dampening agent be renewed every 14 days.
A responsible printer checks the adjustments every three months and adjusts in line with the operating manual.
The dampening agent ideally has a water hardness of 8° to 12° on the German scale (dH) and a pH value of 4.8 to 5.5. The usual dampening agent temperature is deemed to be between 10°C and 15°C. To prevent the occurrence of print problems, it is recommended that the dampening agent be renewed every 14 days.
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