Linting & picking

Linting & picking

Blanket is improperly packed

Correct the packing - under packing as well as over packing causes picking

Blanket is too tacky

Treat blanket surface to reduce tack. Change to a quick release blanket. Check blanket wash solution, Consult your blanket supplier

Ink formulation is too strong, forcing a thin ink film to be run

Use a weaker ink. Consult your DIC India representative

Ink is too tacky for the stock being run

Replace with a lower tack ink. Reduce tack only enough to eliminate the problem

Ink is unstable Use a more stable, lubricated ink formulation.

Consult your DIC India representative

Ink/water balance is improper

Adjust ink/water balance

Stock has insufficient lint or pick resistance

Change paper. Consult paper supplier. Install a brush or vacuum type paper cleaner. Change stock, try a different run of paper

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