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Digital printers need scoring machines
One of the problems with any kind of print is that if you try to fold an ink-heavy page, like a solid black cover, the ink will crack and break. Folding puts a lot of pressure on a sheet and stretches the ink laying across its surface. The last thing you want is an unprofessional finish to an otherwise slick piece, right?
To ensure a crackless fold and to maintain image integrity, pages need to be pre-scored before they’re folded. Scoring weakens paper fibers by indenting fold lines. The direction of your paper grain is probably the single most important factor to take into consideration when scoring paper. Scoring across the paper’s grain encourages the sheet to crack rather than the ink. This makes your fold look clean and allows sheets to fold flatter.
When shopping for a scoring machine, you want to consider the number it can be programmed for on a single sheet, its speed, and of course, the width of paper it will accommodate. Lloyd’s has some nice machines to choose from, and our staff is knowledgeable enough to help you find the scoring machine that will keep even your heaviest folds, crackless under pressure.
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