Ink is drying too fast.
Add small amounts of slower drying solvents.
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Ink viscosity is too high.
Reduce ink viscosity and adjust for better flow out.
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Foaming is occurring in the ink.
Minimize ink free fall and avoid over-agitation.
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Solvent balance is poor.
Consult your local Sun Chemical representative.
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Film treatment is marginal.
Check film for proper treatment.
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Porosity in substrate is too high.
Use lower porosity substrate or try adding wetting agent to the ink.
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Cell volume is excessive for high hold out substrates.
Reduce cell volume on high hold out substrates.
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Cell geometry is inappropriate.
Adjust cell geometry.
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Ink may be too tacky.
Make the ink harder using an alternate resin.
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Solvent (blend) is too polar, picking up moisture.
Add ester or aromatic aliphatic hydrocarbon.
*The solutions provided from the troubleshooting guide are general in nature, please contact your sales or technical representative to discuss specific issues.
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