The Fastest Way to Solve Difficult Printing Problems

The density is accurate. The optical dot gain looks ideal. The substrates match. Dyes and shades have been adjusted. You should have a good match to the contact proof-but you don't. Why?
 
Identifying the precise cause of a printing problem can be a long, costly process. But now, with the MD Mobile Diagnostics System from CIC, you can eliminate guesswork and produce outstanding printed products accurately, efficiently and consistently.
MD Mobile Diagnostics works hand-in-hand with our high quality inks to give you valuable new control over your press performance.


•  A complementary, value-added service available to all CIC customers
•  Documents pre and post-diagnostic performance with full-color, printable charts and graphics
•  Available for mobile press room support
•  Remote sample analysis also available directly through CIC

 


 

Quantify and Correct Underlying Problems.

MD Mobile Diagnostics traces the root causes of a wide array of press issues and provides fast, detailed analysis of hidden problems from pre-press through final print.

•  200X magnification allows visualization inside print surface

 

•  Histograms and other measurements provide graphic and numerical assessment of print performance
•  Precise diagnosis makes corrections easier and more accurate
•  Faster proof matching minimizes costly press interruptions

Optimize Ink and Water Balance for Superior Results.
Many factors can affect print quality, but ink and water balance is one of the most critical underlying problems in press performance. It is also one of the most difficult to identify.

•  Excess water causes secondary problems including dot gain, color imbalances, trapping,
   as well as poor drying


•  Insufficient water results in drier plates and poor ink transfer
•  Adjusting ink-water balance by "eye" is time-consuming and often imprecise



MD Mobile Diagnostics is the only diagnostic tool available today that accurately pinpoints the exact percentage of water running on your press to help you achieve an optimal ink-water window.

•  Provides on-screen visualization of where and how excess water is affecting print quality
•  Calculates precise adjustments needed to improve water balance
•  Maximizes color range and ink performance with repeatable results

Enhance Your Capabilities with Proven Technology.
The MD Mobile Diagnostics system has helped CIC customers from coast to coast resolve complex printing problems and learn new techniques for more accurate, efficient press setups.

 
How It Works:
MD Mobile Diagnostics scans, magnifies and analyzes your color proofs with a powerful, proprietary software program. The hardware is simple to set up and requires little space in your pressroom.


Who Operates It:
Highly trained CIC technicians travel to your site to provide start-to-finish support. Technicians remain onsite until all corrections have been made and multiple optimal proofs are produced-often in just one day.