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According to David Steele, manager of flexo technology at Kohl & Madden, the key improvements in water-based ink technology that keep printers' gung-ho attitude going strong are grounded in press stability and ease of use, particularly for narrow web. "Our customers are looking to minimize or eliminate the need for press-side adjustments of the inks with respect to color, printability, and viscosity," he adds.