We are having a buildup of debris in the image area on the blanket. What is the difference between linting and picking?
Nov 20, 2018

Linting is the transfer of loosely bonded paper surface fibers to the blanket. Linting can occur in the image and non-image area. Pilling is the buildup of paper fibers or paper coating in the image area on the blanket. Linting is typically associated with uncoated papers. Picking is the separation of the paper fibers or paper coating from the surface of the sheet due to the ink tack exceeding the paper surface strength. Picking can contribute to pilling. The most common solution for picking is to use a lower-tack ink or reduce the ink to lower the tack. Ask your ink supplier for recommendations for reducing your inks. Using the wrong reducer or too much ink reducer can cause additional problems. Reducing the press speed will also reduce picking.

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