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Is press test certified?
July 15, 2008

Question: I purchased a press recently that had a PIA/GATF press test done on it. Is this a certification?

Answer: There are no certified press tests. If the seller had a full PIA/GATF press test done, ask for a copy. A proper press test will consist of six tests: Breakaway Dry Solids, Wet Solids, Ghosting, Fit, Streaking and Print Quality. Sometimes there's a seventh run for Digital Register Analysis, if deemed necessary.

Tests for More Than Print Quality

A word of caution: All six tests should be done and just not the Print Quality. To do the test properly takes three days. 

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Posted by Raymond Prince on July 15, 2008 | Comments (0)