offset inks

The transition to ecological printing inks for packaging represents another step towards a general sustainable approach to business, which protects the environment and human health. Environmental ink (or eco-inks) for packaging are formulated to be free of harmful substances, so with their use we have drasticall reduction of the potential […]

Eco Inks-Transition to Sustainable Packaging and Preservation of the Environment

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graphic diagram of deinking
The ability to deink paper – in other words, to separate ink and coatings from it – is crucial for sustainable recycling of it. Good deinkability is a prerequisite for using used paper to make graphical papers and hygienic paper products. Effective processes are available today for removing aqueous coatings […]

The Importance of Deinking in Sustainable Paper Recycling

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sustainable eco ink for protecting nature
Some of the pigments used in ink contain metallic substances which are harmful to human health and the environment such as cadmium, chromium, lead and mercury. Conventional printing inks are petroleum – based and used with alcohol-based solvents. As alcohol and petroleum evaporate Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are emitted. VOCs […]

Sustainable Printing: Inks and Coatings for the Environment

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rollers in the offset printing press
The ink roller train consists of an ink fountain with ink keys, an ink distribution blade and roller, a ductor roller and alternating hard and soft distribution rollers. Proper ink distribution begins at the ink fountain. If the blade is nicked, the roller surface scored or pitted, or the fountain […]

Exploring the Components of the Ink Roller Train

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Slurring refers to a distortion in printed images caused by specific conditions during an offset printing press run. This distortion makes dots or type appear shifted, either laterally or circumferentially, depending on the direction of the slur. Each type indicates distinct issues that require targeted solutions.   Slurring in the […]

Understanding Slurring in Offset Printing: Causes, Detection, and Solutions

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Color bar used for control of ink in offset printing
Print Control Strips in offset printing are used to help printer controlling color through whole process of printing and at the end we have a quality printed product. This control strips are usually put across the edge of the printed sheet containing various test elements for each of the four […]

Maximizing Quality in Offset Printing

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