What defects can a press remove or improve the appearance of?
Bends that do not break color
Dents that do not break color
Dirt
Folds that do not break color
Impacted corners/edges
Light cover impressions/creases
Light pencil marks
Minor spine stresses that do not break color
Ripples/waviness
Slight warping
Spine rolls
Stacking
What are defects that a press CANNOT improve:
Blunted/Rounded corners
Color breaking creases
Color breaking spine tic’s
Color fading
Cover veins
Detached staples or staple tears
Fading
Fingerprints or smudges
Foxing/Dust shadows
Missing pieces or tears
Page discoloration
Pen markings
Printer over spray
Rusted staples or rust stains
Shadows (dust or sun)
Stains
If you have any questions about what defects your book may have, feel free to post questions with pictures or email us
ComicPressing@gmail.com