Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm complex job specifications
- Set up reel system (OR Element 3)
- Unwind and rewind reels set up options are analysed and set up is completed and adjusted according to job specifications
- Webbing procedures are carried out to meet non-routine job specifications
- Web-control system is set up options are analysed and set up is completed and adjusted according to job specifications
- Reels are spliced/joined according to job specifications
- Printed web viewing devices are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- The folder and sheeter are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Set off/marking prevention devices are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Set up sheet system (OR Element 2)
- Feeder and delivery sections are set up options are analysed and set up is completed and adjusted to non-routine suit job specifications
- Sheet pick-up, transportation, control and transfer systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Substrate is removed from process according to job instructions
- Set off/marking prevention devices are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Select and prepare inks and additives
- Colour sequence for the job is considered and confirmed
- Inks, dyes or additives are selected according to non-routine job specifications and end-user requirements
- Quality and suitability of inks, dyes or additives are checked and appropriate action is taken
- Inks, dyes and additives are prepared according to OHS requirements, and manufacturer's/supplier's instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste
- Correct colour and weight/volume of ink is mixed and prepared to match the requirements of the job specification and the non-routine printing process
- Formulation of the ink, colour match and the approved colour are appropriately recorded
- Inks, dyes and additives are appropriately labelled, handled and stored according to manufacturer's/ supplier's instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel and prolong shelf life
- Set up machine for complex lithographic printing
- Plate cylinder is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Plates are correctly mounted according to specification and in a safe manner
- Blanket and blanket cylinder are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Impression cylinder is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Inking system is set up and adjusted according to the lithographic process and job specifications
- Dampening system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Drying system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
- Conduct proof run
- Material to be used for proof is organised correctly
- Machine is operated according to manufacturer's and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof
- Production does not commence without client OK or authority where appropriate
- Results are interpreted and adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specifications