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Free flexo print defect troubleshooter

Diagnose common flexographic print problems and work through likely causes and fixes.

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What it does

The Print Defect Troubleshooter helps diagnose common flexographic print faults, walking from the symptom on the sheet to the likely causes and the things to try, with reference images so you can match what you are seeing. Dot gain, dirty print, haloing, mottle and pinholing all look a certain way, and knowing the usual suspects saves a lot of standing at the press guessing. It runs in the browser, free to try for 7 days, and puts a structured fault-finding reference in reach of any operator or prepress desk.

How it works

1

Pick the symptom

Start from what you see on the print.

2

Read likely causes

Work through the usual suspects with reference images.

3

Try the fixes

Follow the suggested things to check and adjust.

Frequently asked questions

What faults does it cover?

Common flexographic defects such as dot gain, dirty print, haloing, mottle and pinholing.

Are there reference images?

Yes, so you can match the defect you are seeing.

Is it free?

Yes, start with a free 7-day trial, no card needed. After the trial it is R899/mo (Pro) or R2,499/mo (Studio); see the pricing page for details.

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