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Troubleshooting

Flexo and gravure problem-solving guides for pressroom issues.

Use this guide for both flexo and gravure doctoring problems. Match the symptom, then work the cause and remedy in order.

Cause

Foreign particle under blade

Remedy

Reduce blade pressure under blade
Install ink filters in ink system
Install magnets in ink system
Change the doctor blade
Cut in doctor blade
Install ink filters
Change the doctor blade
Check roughness of anilox roller
Check new blade tip for damage
Abrasive ink and/or solvents — use stainless steel doctor blade
Use different pigments