Standard Terminology Relating to Print Problems

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English

Published date

07-01-2020

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American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This terminology standard gives definitions for problems that develop with printed matter as a result of deficiencies in the ink, substrate, press, or combinations thereof.

1.2These definitions cover the three major printing processes and are given in the following sequence: lithography, flexography, and gravure. For further information see Refs (1-4) at the end of this standard.

1.3This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	D 01
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	6
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 6488 : 2008 : R2013

ASTM D 7188 : 2005 : R2019	Standard Terminology for Printing Inks, Materials, and Processes
ASTM D 16 : 2019	Standard Terminology for Paint, Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications

ASTM F 425 : 1993 : R1997	Standard Terminology Relating to Lithographic Copy Products (Withdrawn 2003)
ASTM D 4361 : 1997	Standard Test Method for Apparent Tack of Printing Inks and Vehicles by a Three-Roller Tackmeter