Ink smearing/bleeding Ink smearing/bleeding

Ink smearing/bleeding

Ink smearing/bleeding

Ink smearing/bleeding

First down ink is not fully dry

Increase drying speed of ink by: Reducing ink viscosity

Foreign object is dragging on wet print

Trace web and remove dragging object

Not wiping well, doctor blade issues

Reset doctor blades to correct contact angles, Replace blades- Check chamber balance side to side - in and out

Second down ink, top lacquer or adhesive is too rich causing first down ink to dissolve

Check second down material and reformulate for non-aggressive properties.

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