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Q: How do I determine what ink
quality (brand) is right for my operation?
A:
Graphic
Sciences can help you determine the right product for your
needs. This is usually a balance of your press capabilities
/ the market you serve / and cost. The best way to determine
the right product is to have one of our technicians visit
your plant and do an "Audit", which is then followed
by a trial run. We believe that through diligent research,
a
product can be found to fit your needs. The beauty of working
with a company like Graphic Sciences is that if one of
our
"Standard" products doesn't fit your needs, we
can tailor make a product line specific for you...right
at our
local branch !!
Q:
Is
there a truly "PRESS
READY" ink?
A:
There
are simply too many variables in the printing process
to make a press ready ink. Differences in paper (shade/moisture
content) / Press conditions / Operators / Environment
and
age of ink, to name a few, make it unlikely any ink supplier
can provide a "truly" press ready ink.
At
Graphic Sciences, we have worked very hard to control
the manufacturing
variables in our processes to provide you with a VERY consistent
product. Each container we ship has a "Certificate
of Analysis" printed right on it !! We take
care in making sure our customers are provided with
products that best suit
their printing environment. Through a careful customer audit,
our technical/sales staff can work closely with our
customers
to keep a product in supply that ensures minimum press downtime
(relating to ink) and maximum running capabilities.
This ensures
a "win-win" situation in which our customers typically
see a reduction in their MSF ink costs after switching to
Graphic
Sciences.
Q:
Why
am I told the least expensive ink is not necessarily the
right product for me?
A: Graphic
Sciences believes that least expensive does not necessarily
mean price per pound, but least overall cost. We feel
that if your facility can run the presses faster and produce
more product in a day, the true value of the ink is in the
reduced MSF ink cost. We will help you determine the best
product
for you, based upon your goals and capabilities. The least
expensive ink may be just what you need. This can only
be
determined after all the information is weighed and considered.
This is usually a function of the age of your equipment,
anilox
configuration, metering system, quality of print your customers
demand, and your goals. Fact: The less expensive inks
have
more "fillers" in them and less pigment, resulting
in your operators having to lay down more ink to achieve
color,
thereby causing higher consumption of ink in the pressroom.
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