Sue says:
It is best to clean as soon as possible after the run is done and only store dry cleaned plates to ensure the best possible results the next time on press. Dirty plates are also more susceptible to surface cracking, limiting plate re-use. Automatic and manual cleaning methods are both effective.
Sometimes the situation arises where you may need to clean a plate during long run. In this situation you should always first stop the press, then gently clean the plate using a soft horsehair bristle brush and approved cleaning agent.
Applying best practices for plate cleaning is essential for the re-use of plates to maintain print performance on press. It is best to clean as soon as possible after the run is done and only store dry cleaned plates to ensure the best possible results the next time on press. It is recommended to protect the print surface by interleaving the foam sheets used in the plate box when stacking plates. Dirty plates are also more susceptible to surface cracking, limiting plate re-use.
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