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Set up and produce complex digital print

Set up and produce complex digital print

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN496
State Code
AUN54
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and produce complex digitally printed product. This unit incorporates the use of raster image processor (RIP) technology when outputting to digital devices including wide format.It applies to individuals who produce complex digitally printed products in the commercial print, pre-press, bureau, high-end digital print or a combination of these business environments.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Liaise with clients
  • 1.1 A productivity analysis on a digital print system is performed to determine guidelines for most productive print method for a range of print applications
  • 1.2 Print services, quality expectations and print costings are communicated to clients according to enterprise procedures
  • 1.3 Productivity advantages and disadvantages of different digital print options are presented to clients according to enterprise procedures
  • 1.4 Advice is provided to clients on appropriate substrates and document finishing methods for digital print jobs according to client budget and job specifications
2. Confirm job specifications
  • 2.1 Print job specifications are read and correctly interpreted from job documentation or production control system
  • 2.2 Availability of all job components is checked according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.3 Finishing requirements of job are confirmed and coordination with internal workflow and/or outsource arrangements is maintained
  • 2.4 Run time of job is determined and completion time is correctly estimated demonstrating consideration of other production demands
3. Set up and maintain digital print system
  • 3.1 Substrate is loaded to correct reel or sheet feeding mechanism and all substrate properties are correctly specified in the user control interface
  • 3.2 Delivery unit is set up on a machine and adjustments made to minor in-line processes on reel-fed machine or on-line finishing settings on sheet-fed machine
  • 3.3 Preventive maintenance is performed on a digital printing system to ensure optimum quality and productivity are achieved
  • 3.4 Common factors affecting print quality and productivity of a digital printing machine are identified and solutions implemented to minimise and/or eliminate these
4. Use complex features of RIP or front-end processor
  • 4.1 Colour adjustments are made to ensure optimum image quality and/or to match sample
  • 4.2 Output profiles are selected according to job specifications
  • 4.3 An imposition method is selected to make best use of stock
  • 4.4 Screen ruling is adjusted to ensure optimal output of job
  • 4.5 Overprints and trapping are adjusted to achieve optimum output
  • 4.6 Finishing options are set up according to job specifications
5. Perform and/or coordinate document proofing
  • 5.1 The type of proofing method is determined according to job specifications
  • 5.2 A digital proof run is conducted for client approval and conformance of proof to job specifications is confirmed
  • 5.3 Internal or external pre-press proofing systems operators are consulted to conduct the proof run and provide job requirement information according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.4 Communication between the client and proofing provider is demonstrated to ensure proof meets job specifications
6. Run digital print job and/or coordinate press print run
  • 6.1 Production schedules, job specifications and enterprise procedures are observed and liaison occurs with internal and/or external production operators to determine start and duration time for the print run
  • 6.2 Completion time for the print run is estimated and communicated to the client and co-workers according to job specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 6.3 An entire digital print run is conducted according to job specifications ensuring that machine productivity and quality are monitored and rectified throughout the duration of the print job
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3207 ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ18 ICPPRN4960 Set up and produce complex digital print Unit of competency