There is a light spot in my print. How do I fix this?

There is a light spot in my print. How do I fix this?

There are several causes of light spots during pad printing. The first likely cause is plate(cliché) scooping. To fix this problem use a lower line screen (150 lines per inch) when developing the pad printing plates.

The second cause could be the shape of silicone pad printing pad used. Use a flat or round shaped pad when printing.

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