To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
Job requirements
describe what to do if vital information is missing from the job ticket
explain materials required prior to set up
Cylinders
identify correct cylinders for each job
identify important considerations when handling gravure cylinders
describe what parts of the unit to check to ensure cylinder is installed correctly
Reel in-feed on the machine
list work health and safety (WHS) considerations of operating reel in-feed and delivery systems
identify how the material printing side is selected
describe the effect of low web tension on the print
identify other types of web-splices that could be used for the job
Delivery system on the machine
list risks linked with the rewind of the machine
explain the effect of excessive web tension at the rewind of the machine
Selection and preparation of inks and additives
explain environmental and WHS risks related to inks and additives
describe how ink suitability is matched to a particular job
describe what happens if the ink is too viscose
explain how an ink that is slightly light can be modified to meet the needs of the job
identify available methods to check for correct ink colour
identify who passes the colour prior to running the job
Machine set-up
identify necessary precautions when handling doctor blades
explain how machine specifications are determined for each individual job
list steps to ensure ink levels in the inking system are maintained at an appropriate level
outline how to determine if the inking system has been adjusted appropriately
Basic in-line processes
list steps to incorporate in-line process into the make ready
explain how equipment used in in-line processing is protected against damage during set-up
Proofing and adjustment
explain procedures to have the print approved
describe quality control measurements to apply to the proof to test against known standards
identify what to check on the initial print prior to running
explain how to determine settings adjustments
describe what process is used to plot success of the machine adjustment
outline how final results are recorded for future reference
Information sources
identify what machine manuals, safety and other documentation are relevant to this task and where they are kept.