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Chalking

Chalking - Dried ink pigment does not properly adhere to the printing surface and ink rubs off easily as a result. Chalking is typically caused by an ink and substrate incompatibility, ink and fountain incompatibility, and ink additives.

Causes
Remedies
Fountain solution pH is too acidic
Reduce amount of concentrate or switch to less acidic fountain solution.
Fountain solution Conductivity is too high
Remix fountain solution to lower conductivity.
Dampener setting is too high for the job
Reduce amount of solution being applied to the plate.
Too much reducer added to ink
Replace ink. Excess reduction causes the vehicle to absorb quickly into the paper, leaving pigments loosely behind on the surface.
Too much drier was added
Replace ink.

Common Printing Problems

Burnishine recommends using our fountain solutions to combat this issue: Universal Fountain Solution, Universal SM Fountain Solution, Universal Fountain Solution - SM Plus, Ultrafount Fountain Solution. Our solutions can help maintain proper pH and conductivity during press runs.

Contact

  • 800 (Toll-Free) 818 8275
  • 847 (Local) 356 0222
  • roger[dot]giza

Burnishine

We are a family owned business with over 80 years combined experience in the printing industry. Lead by Roger Giza, with the assistance of long time employee Patty Vick, we strive to make only the best products available on the market. In addition we are always open to hearing what our customers are in need of and will do whatever we can to try and create a product that fits those needs- so if you are looking for something that we do not have please let us know!

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