Paper dust and lint (linting)
Medium severitySymptoms
White build-up on blankets and plate; constant small hickeys; frequent washes
Probable causes
- Dull guillotine blade at the mill or in-house
- low-grade paper with loose fibers
- weak surface
The Print Guy · 2026-10-05
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Caliper variation in board
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