Are you considering Flimp for a print and mail project? Here’s what you need to know about defects that may lead you to request a refund or credit:
Print Defects: any visible flaw or imperfection that occurs during the printing process, such as smudges, streaks, uneven ink distribution, horizontal streaks, ghosting (faint image duplication), feathering (blurred edges), and bleeding (ink spreading beyond intended areas).
Creases: Visible folds or indentations on the paper, often caused by improper handling or folding during printing or finishing.
Cuts: Uneven or inaccurate cuts along the paper’s edges, potentially leading to jagged edges or misaligned elements on the printed page.
Dirt/Specks: Visible dust particles or foreign matter on the printed surface, often originating from the pressroom environment.
Edge feathering: When the ink bleeds slightly beyond the intended print area at the edges of the paper.
Finishing Defects: creases, wrinkles, cuts, dirt particles, misaligned cuts, uneven trimming, poor folding, and inconsistencies in the paper’s surface texture.
Offsetting: When wet ink transfers from one sheet to another during stacking, creating ghosting or blurry images.
Paper tears: Small rips or tears in the paper, often caused by mishandling during printing or finishing.
Picking: When small parts of the paper coating are removed by the printing blanket, causing visible blemishes.
Poor Registration: Misalignment between different color inks on a printed page, leading to blurry or inaccurate images.
Wrinkles: Small, irregular creases that can affect the overall smoothness of the paper.