Ink viscosity is too high.
Reduce ink viscosity.
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Ink is drying too fast.
Add small amounts of slower drying solvents or speed up the press.
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Ink is starving.
Maintain correct amount of ink in the sump.
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Blade angle is too sharp.
Flatten wipe of the blade.
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Impression is lacking.
Check impression setting and durometer of the impression roll.
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Ink temperature is too high, causing the cylinder to heat up and the solvents to evaporate.
Cool inks or use slower solvent.
*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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