Varnishes, Inks and Ink Additives
00 Tack Reducer
Unique transparent base lowers tack without altering the print qualities of the
ink. Free flowing with excellent uniformity. Outstanding ink extender. Useful
for multicolor printing.
8 Plastic Ink
Gloss
A concentrated colorless plastic glossing resin for all inks. Produces very high
gloss. Helps to prevent scratching and chalking. Speeds drying time. Wax free.
25x High Gloss
Overprint Varnish
This overprint varnish is very easy to handle. A perfect blending of synthetic
plastic resins, special oil driers and ink oils. High Gloss Overprint Varnish
can be run wet or dry trap, is wax free and can be easily overprinted.
44 Print Kleen
Liquid anti-offset compound. Mixes with ink to create a faster set on the sheet
to prevent ink offset. Ideal for coated stocks. Recommended reducer for all
varnishes. Wax free.
94 Overnight
Spray
Prevents ink from skinning or drying in fountains and on rollers during
prolonged shutdowns. May be used to eliminate wash-ups between shifts with most
inks. May also be used to prevent skinning of ink in cans.
220 3-Way Drier
A combination drier which acts within the printed ink film. Dries more slowly
and more evenly than cobalt. Recommended for use when inks are to be
overprinted. Wax free.
221 Liquid
Cobalt Drier
This traditional drier quickly forms a hard glossy finish on the ink surface.
Mixes easily. Not recommended for multicolor printing.
230 Ink
Conditioner
A wax-free multipurpose additive ideal for all inks instantly reduces tack,
promotes drying without hindering trapping and helps to eliminate "hickies".
Maintains color quality and produces smoother solids.
280 Aquacheck
A heavy bodied water resistant binding varnish. Helps to correct ink
emulsification and prevents ink from backing away from fountain. May be combined
with driers to prevent scuffing and chalking. Useful in multicolor work and
thermo-graphy.
464 E Series
Overnight Spray
Anti-skinning spray in a non-aerosol pump bottle that is free of CFC propellants
and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Contains no 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene
chloride or other hazardous ingredients. Eliminates extra wash-ups. Conserves
ink. Will not affect color or trapping when used properly.
537 Presto Dense
Black Ink
A fast setting, high density, unique, small-press ink that runs equally well
with either integrated or conventional dampening systems. Works well with
electrostatic, Silvermaster"!, Megalith"!, Onyx"! and metal plates. It is press
ready, doesn't skin in the can, fountain, or on the rollers, yet is extra fast
drying.
