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    Printability Tester

    Overview Products Knowledge Standards Terms
    The printability tester simulates the printing process by measuring parameters such as ink transfer and dot gain to evaluate the printing performance of paper or film. It is used for printability testing of materials such as paper and plastic films, guiding adjustments in printing processes and material selection.
    Selection
    When selecting a printability tester, it is essential to consider compatibility with testing standards, such as ISO or TAPPI methods. Confirm that the instrument can simulate actual printing speeds and pressures. Check the measurement accuracy and repeatability. Choose appropriate fixtures based on the sample type. Ensure that the software supports data export and analysis functions.
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    Terms

    Flexographic proofing printability tester
    Printability tester

    Standards

    Active GB/T 30329.2-2026
    Printing technology - Colour and transparency of printing ink sets for four-colour printing - Part 2: Coldset web offset printing
    Active GB/T 46967-2026
    Printing Technology - Communication and Exchange Rules for Offset Ink Characteristics
    Active GB/T 45125-2025
    Determining of the softening point of phenolic resin for digita printing material—Microscopic meltingpoint melthod
    Incoming GB/T 46445.1-2025
    Imaging materials and prints—Abrasion resistance—Part 1:General rub testing methods
    Active GB/T 46182-2025
    Paper and pulp—Deinkability test for printed paper products
    Abolish GB/T 38153.1-2019
    Graphic technology—Laboratory preparation of test prints—Part 1: Paste inks
    Active GB/T 38153.3-2019
    Graphic technology—Laboratory preparation of test prints—Part 3: Screen printing inks
    Active GB/T 18754-2002
    UV-excitation fluorecent anti-counterfeiting intaglio printing ink
    Active GB/T 27934.2-2011
    Lamination process control and testing methods for paper prints - Part 2: Lamination with EVA adhesive
    Active GB/T 27934.4-2011
    Lamination process control and testing methods for paper prints - Part 4: Lamination with polyurethane reactive hot melt adhesive
    Active GB/T 30130-2023
    Offset paper
    Active GB/T 10335.1-2017
    Coated paper and board—Coated art paper
    Active GB/T 22365-2008
    Paper and board - Determination of printing surface strength - Accelerating speed method
    Active GB/T 22363-2008
    Paper and board - Determination of roughness (air leak methods) - Bendtsen method and print-surf method
    Active GB/T 12032-2005
    Paper and board-preparation of a offset print for test gloss

    Instruments

    JINGGONG CP150 gravure plate Proofer inks printing verification machine, four-speed proofing speed optional
    JINGGONG CP150 gravure plate Proofer inks printing verification machine, four-speed proofing speed optional

    Four-speed proofing speed is optional, up to 45m/min, using flat engraving plate for direct printing, supporting 95 × 149mm concave sample range, suitable for fast proofing of flexible substrates.

    $ 4108.00

    Articles

    The Printability Tester Simulates the Effects of Different Printing Pressures on Offset Ink Transfer Rate.
    This paper investigates how the printability tester simulates the effect of different pressures on ink transfer rate in offset printing.
    Application of Gravure Printing Proofer in Water-based Ink Proofing and Pinhole Defect Evaluation
    This article introduces how the gravure printability tester is used for water-based ink proofing and pinhole defect evaluation. Water-based inks are environmentally friendly but prone to tiny pinhole defects. The instrument enables standardized sample preparation and reduces human interference by controlling parameters such as cell depth and doctor blade angle.
    Flexographic proofing press is used for evaluating the printability of water-based inks on kraft paper.
    This article explores the use of flexographic proofing printability testers to evaluate the printing performance of water-based inks on kraft paper. The instrument simulates actual printing conditions, enabling quantitative analysis of key parameters such as ink transfer rate, print contrast, and dot gain.