I have heard a drying stimulator can be added to the fountain solution to assist ink drying. What is a drying stimulator and how does it work?
A drying stimulator is a water base solution of a compound such as cobalt chloride, cobalt acetate, or manganese nitrate. The proportion is 1-2 ounces/gallon of dampening solution. Cobalt and manganese accelerate the drying of inks that contain drying oils. Drying stimulators can be used to help ink …
