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Screen Tints
Printing inks, when applied to either the CB, CF or SC
surface with heavy coverage such as in a screen or solid,
can reduce intensity of NCR PAPER brand carbonless
imaging in that area. This is objectionable only where the
printed area is also a writing area. The reduced intensity
occurs because some printing inks can cause a physical
blocking between coatings. Certain inks will cause more
difficulty than others. For example, gloss inks that dry
with a hard, continuous film cause a carbonless image
with reduced intensity.
85 Line
110 Line
133 Line
10%
20%
To minimize intensity reduction of NCR PAPER brand
carbonless imaging:
n Maintain a very thin film of ink. Heavily pigmented
inks, applied to the paper in the smallest practical
amount, will generally give best results.
30%
n Generally, use an 85 to 133 line screen at 10%-20%
density for best results.
n Use ink colors other than blues or blacks that may be
close to the hue of the carbonless image color.
20.