Factors contributing to slow drying of printed labels
There are eight factors that directly affect the slow drying of printed labels, here Label Source explains as below: 1.Ambient temperature: Low ambient temperature or high humidity will slow down the drying of ink. 2.Ink properties: Generally speaking, inks made with organic pigments dry slower than those made with inorganic pigments, thinner binders dry slower than thicker binders, and inks with higher oil content dry slower than those with lower oil content. 3.Diluents and thinners: Both diluents and thinners have the property of inhibiting ink drying, so they should be added in small amounts. 4.Paper properties and structure: If the paper is acidic, the ink dries slowly. A rough paper surface, loose structure, high permeability, and low sizing will promote ink drying, while the opposite will slow down the drying process. 5.pH value of dampening solution: Low pH value of dampening solution: The concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in the dampening solution is very high, which will cause a displacement reaction with the metal salts in the drying oil, thereby inhibiting the drying of ink on the paper surface. 6.Printing Moisture: In the label printing process, if the printing plate has too much moisture, it will not only cause the......




