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  Oxy-Dry Easy LackŪ SINGLE
Plate Substitute

Oxy-Dry Easy LackŪ DOUBLE
Blanket Substitute

Q:  The cut edges produce a ridge in the coated areas. What causes it?
A:  Cut edges produce a ridge in the coated areas. Cut Easy LackŪ completely and roll down edges with a wallpaper seam roller to eliminate ridge on printed surface.

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Q:  Why does the surface of Easy LackŪ keep building up with ink (typically black or blue).
A:  Verify the pressure of back cylinder should be .001 to .002 maximum. Verify proper viscosity levels of coating.

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Q:  Coating film is thin and there is a build-up at the tail of the sheet. Why is this happening?
A:  Pressure between application roller and back cylinder pressure should be .001 to .002 maximum. Verify proper viscosity levels of coating.

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Q:  I'm using Easy LackŪ Single. Why are cutout areas filling in with coating?
A:  The packing may be too firm; use a blanket (3 ply) as part of the packing. Verify proper adhesion to coating plate. If problem persists consider using Easy LackŪ Double as a varnish plate/blanket replacement.

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Q:  What can be done about uneven coating?
A:  Cut Easy LackŪ completely and roll down edges with a wallpaper seam roller to eliminate ridge on printed surface.

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Q:  Coating breaking up. What can be done?
A:  Oxy-Dry Easy LackŪ Single
Recheck packing materials to make sure Easy LackŪ Single surface is even and smooth for optimum coating. Check adhesion of Easy LackŪ Single to varnishing plate. Variations in plate alloys can create adhesion problems.

Oxy-Dry Easy LackŪ Double
Check Easy LackŪ Double surface for smashes and the packing for valleys. Packing materials should be checked to insure Easy LackŪ Double surface is even and smooth for optimum transfer.

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Q:  Easy LackŪ Double doesn't seem to hold and release enough coating.
A:  Check pressures to be sure that they are within .001 to .002 maximum range. Scrub Easy LackŪ Double with scouring powder (i.e. Ajax, Comet, etc.) and a sponge to rough up the surface.

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