TM 5-3610-286-10
Table 3-1.
Troubleshooting (Cont)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
2.
PLATE IMAGE NOT INKED UNIFORMLY (CONT)
Step 4.
Check for worn or improperly adjusted dampening form rollers.
Replace all worn roller covers (para 3-5).
Adjust dampening form rollers to plate (para 2-7d (2)).
Adjust dampening form rollers to dampening oscillator
roller no. 22 (para 2-7d (1) (e)).
Step 5. Check plate packing with packing gage (para 2-8d).
Replace packing as necessary (para 2-7c).
Step 6.
Check for glazed or worn rollers.
Thoroughly wash with deglazing solution and lithographic
solvent (appendix D, items 57 and 60).
Replace worn inking rollers (para 3-4).
3.
PLATE IMAGE IS GOOD; UNEVEN OR NO PRINT ON BLANKET.
Step 1.
Check blanket for proper packing.
Repack
Step 2.
Check for
Repair
blanket (para 2-7c (1)).
low areas on blanket.
low areas in blanket (para 3-8).
Replace blanket (para 2-7c (1)).
Step 3.
Check for glazed blanket.
Wash thoroughly with water, deglazing solution, and
lithographic solvent (appendix D, items 57 and 60) to
remove gum and ink deposits.
Replace blanket (para 2-7c (1)).
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