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Ghost(ing) in the machine ...
May 6, 2008

Question: Gloss-ghosting is killing us. We had a large job on styrene that gloss-ghosted badly. Needless to say, the cost to reprint was high. How can we fix this in the future?

Answer: Gloss or gas ghosting has been with us for years and has become a fair bit better due to our understanding of the process changes needed so that it does not occur. There are a number of reports published by the paper and ink companies, as well as by PIA/GATF. Many things can cause it, but one technique seems to work best: that is to allow plenty of time for the first side to dry. Nobody likes to wait but it is one of those "pay-me-now-or-pay-me -ater" items. 

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Posted by Raymond Prince on May 6, 2008 | Comments (1)