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ink flow (In French écoulement de l’encre) primarily directional flow of printing ink from the ink duct through the rollers, the print forme and the blanket to the substrate. Breaking it back down leads to a secondary flow in the opposite direction, which can lead to ghosting and can also transport paper fibers etc. into the ink duct. Glazing rollers are used to combat ghosting and uneven distribution of the ink over the front or rear edge of the printed image (front/rear-heavy).