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Setalux offset is a rayon bookcloth with superior offset printable capabilities. The printing process is not different from standard four color printing on the most common printign machines. Setalux offset can be printed in plain colours to macht custom colors for smaller print runs. Look at some examples of books and diaries.

Setting: keep loading at a minimum to better manage setting
Ink: use quick set ink; oxidization ink
Screen: 70 lines/cm (178/inch)
Damping: pH>5,5 and a fountain solution of isopropyl alcohol
Drying: do not use UV dryer or infrared oven
Humidity: ideal relative humidity is 55%
Temperature: 20°C/70 degrees F
Pressure: 10% more than standard
Piles: low piles recommeded
Varnish: use conventional varnishes (pigment; water based); do not use UV varnishes