Fountain Solutions

Absolute 6036 is an alcohol substitute designed for use with a quality fountain solution concentrate. It is typically dosed from 2-4 ounces per gallon of mixed fountain solution. Recommend starting at 2 ounces per mixed gallon and increasing in 1/2 ounce per gallon increments until desired print quality is obtained.

An All Purpose Small Press Fountain Solution Super-Lene desensitizes the nonprint area and keeps it clean without gray backgrounds. In-plant printers can now have big press results over long runs using a wide variety of plates - often without adjusting the fountain solution.

Supreme Fount 6038 is a two-step fountain solution concentrate that is designed to run on CtP aqueous plates. When used with a quality alcohol substitute, it will optimize press performance with faster startups and reduced waste. Advantages of Varn® Supreme Fount 6038 • Excellent buffer performance for stable pH • Eliminates binding on plates • Provides strong desensitizing system • Very low phosphates Sheetfed

Varn® Supreme 8168 High-Performance, One-Step Fountain Solution for Sheetfed Presses With a Variety of Dampening Systems Fountain Solution: One-Step Varn® Supreme 8168 is designed with a balance of ink-compatible solvents in a complete one-step package. It’s complex plate-protection and buffering system is effective with both RO and tap water. Supreme 8168’s concentrated formulation combines stability with low dosages. Advantages of Varn® Supreme 8168 • Effective at low dosages • Does not require alcohol substitutes or IPA • Improved ink and water balance with conventional, hybrid and UV inks Features and Benefits - Concentrated formulation is effective as a one-step product at dosages of 3 - 5 OPG Plate-compatible raw materials Provides lower cost than either traditional two-step or competitive one-step products Can be used on either baked or unbaked plates Designed for compatibility with conventional, hybrid and UV inks Designed with ink-friendly raw materials Offers flexibility across the pressroom Offers a wider operating window that performs well with a variety of substrates and presses