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Prepare film for complex screen printing

Prepare film for complex screen printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSCP383
State Code
AUO04
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare film for complex screen printing using appropriate equipment and Raster Image Processor (RIP) software.It applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry who may have to set up and operate power-driven or hand-operated screen printing machines. They may have to provide leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify job requirements
  • 1.1 Image specifications are checked according to job requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 1.2 Orientation is checked against job specifications and adjusted if required
  • 1.3 Resolution or dots per inch (DPI) is determined for template creation
2 Prepare and operate equipment
  • 2.1 Scanner and computer is selected, turned on and scanner glass cleaned
  • 2.2 Scanner software is selected and opened and correct settings made according to job requirements
  • 2.3 Previews are made, image is selected, finished scan completed and image adjusted as required
  • 2.4 Image format is determined and saved to storage device
3 Select imaging software
  • 3.1 Software is selected, scan is opened and separations are produced on individual layers according to job specifications
  • 3.2 Colours are excluded as required on separation layers
  • 3.3 Stroke is applied for bleed according to printing equipment
  • 3.4 Separation layers are coloured for RIP software
  • 3.5 Image format is determined according to RIP software requirements
  • 3.6 Supplied finished artwork or separation is checked for output capability
4 Select and operate appropriate equipment
  • 4.1 Image setter or dye printer is selected, turned on and checked, and heads cleaned prior to outputting images
  • 4.2 RIP software is selected and opened, and software settings checked and set according to output specifications
  • 4.3 Nesting is checked to ensure no film is wasted
  • 4.4 Image output is evaluated against job specifications and measuring, including checking with reflection densitometer valve
  • 4.5 Film is handled according to manufacturer specifications
  • 4.6 Output device is closed down according to manufacturer recommendations
5 Assess job specifications
  • 5.1 Requirements of printing process and job specification are assessed
  • 5.2 Quality of job elements, including resolution or DPI, is specified according to client requirements
  • 5.3 Films, dye cartridges, their qualities and process requirements are determined
  • 5.4 Stock levels are checked and maintained according to job specifications
  • 5.5 Copy is checked and assessed according to job specifications
6 Prepare and operate equipment
  • 6.1 Scanner and computer is selected and artwork or copy is placed squarely in scanner
  • 6.2 Scanner software is selected and opened and correct settings are made according to job requirements
  • 6.3 Previews are made, images selected, finished scan completed and image adjusted as required
  • 6.4 Image format is determined and saved to storage device
7 Select and use appropriate imaging software
  • 7.1 Software is selected, scan is opened using layers and software tools as required, and separations are provided on individual layers according to job specifications
  • 7.2 Colours are excluded as required on separation layers
  • 7.3 Separate layers are coloured for specific RIP software requirements
  • 7.4 Image, layers or separations are manually nested, if required, in accordance with film output device size
  • 7.5 Image format is determined according to RIP software requirements and saved to storage device
  • 7.6 Supplied finished artwork or separations are checked for output suitability
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3238 ICPSP383A Prepare film for complex screen printing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ62 ICPSCP3830 Prepare film for complex screen printing Unit of competency