Print Defect Identification and Disposition Log

Inspection log for identifying print defects such as streaking, ghosting, mottle, and misregister, documenting defect location, severity, disposition, and corrective actions to support root-cause analysis and material release decisions.

Inspection Context

• Job or work order number recorded
• Material or product identifier recorded
• Press, line, or machine identifier recorded
• Inspection date and time recorded
• Inspector name or ID recorded
• Shift, lot, or run segment recorded

Defect Identification

• Primary defect type identified
• Defect severity assessed
• Defect location on sheet, web, or product recorded
• Defect extent measured or estimated
  Enter the approximate affected area, length, or percentage of the sample/run.
• Defect is visible under normal inspection conditions
• Additional defect notes captured

Measurement and Verification

• Registration offset measured
  Measure the misregister amount where applicable.
• Density, coverage, or print uniformity checked
• Sample size or inspection count recorded
• Reference standard or approved sample used
• Photo evidence captured

Disposition and Containment

• Material disposition selected
• Affected quantity recorded
• Containment action completed
• Disposition approved by authorized reviewer
• Disposition comments documented

Root Cause and Corrective Action

• Suspected root cause identified
• Corrective action assigned
• Follow-up verification required
• Reference to SOP or non-conformance record