What to move first when dot gain shows on a food web

When dot gain shows on a food web, use the tone value on the control strip. Do not judge by how dark the screen looks. Change only this one thing, then look again at the same place.

Dot gain on a food web

When dot gain shows on a food web, use the tone value on the control strip. Do not judge by how dark the screen looks. Change only this one thing, then look again at the same place.

Dot gain on a food web

Move one thing first

Stop if gain is past what this job agreed. If nothing was agreed, do not set a number yourself. If it has already hit the ingredient list, an allergen, or a barcode, stop first and then adjust. Do not trial it while printing. Slur stretches in one direction. Gain is all around.

Order

Do this first Do not Why
Use tone value on the control strip. Do not judge by the screen. Change ink, pressure, and speed together Change three things and you will not know which one worked
It has already landed on the ingredient list, an allergen, or a barcode Trial it while the job is still running Waste keeps going
Note the strip position, the instrument, and the reading. Only say that it was adjusted The next shift cannot pick it up

Leave a record

  1. Use tone value on the control strip. Do not judge by the screen.
  2. At the same place, confirm whether the dot gain has eased.
  3. Note the strip position, the instrument, and the reading.

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