Correlation of Paper Tests to Troubles in Lithography.

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Year: 1956
Pages: 7

Summary:

The correlation of laboratory tests to press experience is the principal requirement for evaluation of the properties of paper important to lithography. This paper describes some of the tests used by the Lithographic Technical Foundation when picking and tinting troubles are encountered. Included are some tests which may be new or unfamiliar. Excellent correlation is reported between the LTF Pick Tester and press experience. A new test for tinting caused by paper based on a method by Bitter is also described.