Print Quality Deterioration - Open Date Digi-3-Coder Operator Instructions Manual

Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2)
Digi-3-Coder Print Quality Deterioration
"Print quality deterioration can be attributed to any of the following causes"
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Insufficient foil pull
Insufficient air pressure.
Printer not level with print base.
Too much or too little heat.
Dirty, worn or damaged dies or type.
Damaged or out of position print base
rubber.
Printing foil not compatible with substrate.
Substrate surface altered, i.e. different
coating.
Print ram not completing full stroke.
Substrate moving before print head is clear.
Print Dwell incorrectly set.
6 October 2005
CURE
See pages 16 & 19
(Foil Feed Adjustment)
Check pressure regulator setting.
See that pipes are not damaged.
Adjust levelling screws.
Check that settings are correct.
Type holder loose in side locators.
Clean or replace.
Replace or re-position.
Contact foil supplier.
Contact substrate or foil supplier.
Open forward flow restrictor (where fitted).
Increase print dwell time.
Reduce print dwell time.
Adjust as necessary.
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