Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify job specifications
- Job details are checked and confirmed against job specifications
- Correct materials are checked and are available for the job
- Printing equipment is checked for efficiency and safely
- Post-printing requirements are accurately identified according to job specifications
- Correct data files are accessed and data conforms to job specifications
- Set data requirements
- Set machine quality
- Work area is safe and ready for production
- Digital printing machine is set to run efficiently and safely
- Image is complete, sharp, of the required strength, free from contamination and in register
- Output can be achieved at required quality standard and at required speed
- Sample from the machine is produced and checked for conformance to job specifications
- Adjustments are made where specifications are not met
- If adjustments involve changes to materials, costs or time, supervisor or client are informed and approval secured
- Set up is complete before deadline for the start of production