TM 5-3610-286-10
Table 3-1.
Troubleshooting (Cont)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
4.
GOOD IMAGE ON PLATE AND BLANKET; NO IMAGE ON PAPER.
Step 1.
Check that press is going on impression.
Ensure PRODUCTION or IMPRESSION pushbuttons have been
pressed.
Step 2.
Check blanket-to-impression cylinder pressure.
Adjust pressure (para 2-7c (5) (o)).
5.
INK IMPRESSION TOO HEAVY.
Step 1.
Check ink fountain for proper settings.
Adjust ink fountain adjustment handwheel.
Adjust ink fountain keys (para 2-7e (24)).
Step 2.
Check dampening assembly for proper settings.
Adjust settings (para 2-7d (1) and (2)).
Step 3.
Check for soft ink.
Stiffen ink with varnish no. 00 (appendix D, item 72).
Step 4.
Check for double image.
Tighten blanket (para 2-7c (1) (e)) 13 thru 15 .
Step 5.
Check for glazed inking form rollers.
Thoroughly wash with deglazing solution and lithographic
solvent (appendix D, items 57 and 60).
Step 6.
Check for excessive end play in inking form rollers.
Replace inking form roller bearings (para 3-4).
Step 7.
Check bearer pressure setting.
Adjust bearer pressure (para 2-7c (5) (o)).
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