ASTM D6488-08(2013)
Standard Terminology Relating to Print Problems

Standard No.

ASTM D6488-08(2013)

Release Date

2008

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D6488-08(2020)

Latest

ASTM D6488-08(2020)

Scope

3.1 A common set of definitions is essential to improve communication and avoid misunderstanding among ink makers, substrate makers, and printers.

3.2 The term “paper” in this standard also encompasses the term “paperboard.”

3.3 Definitions that are verbatim from one of the referenced sources are indicated by giving the acronym of the organization or the author of the book at the end of the definition.

1.1 This terminology standard gives definitions for problems that develop with printed matter as a result of deficiencies in the ink, substrate, press, or combinations thereof.

1.2 These definitions cover the three major printing processes and are given in the following sequence: lithography, flexography, and gravure. For further information see Refs (1-4) at the end of this standard.

ASTM D6488-08(2013) Referenced Document

• ASTM D4361 Standard Test Method for Apparent Tack of Printing Inks and Vehicles by a Three-Roller Tackmeter
• ASTM F425 

ASTM D6488-08(2013) history

• 2020 ASTM D6488-08(2020) Standard Terminology Relating to Print Problems
• 2008 ASTM D6488-08(2013) Standard Terminology Relating to Print Problems
• 2008 ASTM D6488-08 Standard Terminology Relating to Print Problems
• 2005 ASTM D6488-05 Standard Terminology Relating to Print Problems
• 2004 ASTM D6488-04e1 Standard Terminology Relating to Print Problems
• 2004 ASTM D6488-04 Standard Terminology Relating to Print Problems
• 1999 ASTM D6488-99 Standard Terminology Relating to Print Problems