PRINTING INKS -- The Missing Ink

For more information on ink manufacturers, refer to our July Master Specifier issue, www.piworld.com/doc/masterspec.html

Single Fluid Ink Update

The lure of single fluid inks is the elimination of the need for water or even a dampener system on the press, thus eliminating problems usually associated with ink/water balancing—such as chalking, dot gain and tinting. Also, makeready times, paper waste and wastewater are said to be reduced or eliminated all together.