INK PROOFER

摘要

The present ink proofer arrangement (100) generates consistent and reliable ink draw downs irrespective of the size of the substrate or the user preparing the ink sample. In one example embodiment, an ink proofer arrangement is adapted to be used with an ink proofer tool (1), the ink proofer tool including an ink transfer roller. The ink proofer arrangement further includes a cylindrical rollern (106) and a drive motor (222) adapted to rotate the roller. In addition, a first movable mounting assembly is included that retains the ink proofer tool adjacent to and in a non-contact position with the roller. The proofer arrangement further includes a first variable pressure assembly coupled to the mounting assembly and adapted to move the ink proofer tool into a contact with pressure position with the roller and further adapted to move the ink proofer tool into the non-contact position, wherein the transfer roller is adapted to transfer ink to a substrate that is inserted between the roller and the transfer roll of the ink proofer tool when the drive motor is engaged.