· A BID is a Binary Ink Developer
· Each color has its own BID. The BID units engage with the plate, developing an image on it. Ink transfers from the plate to a heated blanket using an electric field. A clean BID is key to achieving high image quality at high speeds.
· Improper cleaning leads to print defects, slower press speeds and downtime.
· See a demo of the Bella DC-1300, an automated BID cleaning system, live at drupa 2024 in Hall 17!