A printing apparatus is disclosed which includes an ink reservoir (22), an anilox roller (25) partially submerged in the ink reservoir, and a baffle (100) having an array of flow restrictors submerged in the ink in the reservoir. The baffle dessipates flow energy in the ink reservoir generated by rotation of the anilox roller. In one embodiment the flow restrictors comprise parallel pegs (160). In a second embodiment the flow restrictors comprise parallel bristle tufts (180).
