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Course Overview |
The hp indigo press 3000 press operation course focuses on the concepts, procedures, and practices required operating the digital printing press safely and effectively. This ten day class builds confidence in new operators who will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the hp indigo press 3000. Topics covered include operator routines, safety precautions, care and preventive maintenance, paper transport, handling of consumables, control of color, maintenance of the press, and troubleshooting common operator level printing problems.
Audience
Training is structured specifically for those individuals who are new to the HP Indigo family of digital offset printing presses and will be assigned to operate the hp 3000.
Prerequisites
- Candidates should possess the qualities described in a guide to evaluating core competencies for operator candidates
- Having a background in printing technology (traditional press operation, prepress, graphic design) and basic computer skills help students excel and are preferred, but are not necessary
Benefits
Trained hp indigo press operators will positively influence press reliability in the following areas
- Machine stability and dependability by performing routine maintenance, on schedule and according to prescribed procedures
- Productivity while minimizing waste and maximizing consumable life by monitoring the printing process, recognizing output problems, and implementing the appropriate corrective actions
- Achieving optimum print quality by understanding the machines capabilities
Next steps
- Three to six months practical production experience running the press
- HP indigo press 3000 Shared Maintenance (U8509S)
Objectives
By the end of this training you will be able to:
- Understand the Safety and Disposal Procedures
- Identify the parts and function of the hp indigo press 3000
- Perform Daily and Weekly Maintenance Routines
- Perform consumable replacement successfully
- Utilize the press software to print files
- Understand how color is controlled within the hp indigo press 3000
- Successfully print on multiple substrates
Course outline
Safety
- Press safety
- Removal of waste materials
System Overview
- Removal and Replacement of parts
- Overview of press software
- Theory of Electrophotography
- Flow of Imaging Oil
- Flow of Ink
Handling of Consumables
- Ink
- Imaging Oil
- Photo Imaging Plate (PIP)
- Blanket
- Impression Film
- PIP Underlayer
- Corona Wire
Pressure Adjustments
- 1st Transfer Adjustment
- 2nd Transfer Adjustment
Press Maintenance
- Start of Day Routines
- End of Day Routines
- Weekly Routines
- Monthly Routines
Color Control
- Color Adjustment
- Color Look Up Tables (LUT)
- Color Match
- Color Mapping
- Multiple hits of Color
- High Definition Imaging (HDI)
Press Software
- On-line Help
- Job Editor
- Internal RIP Overview
- Basic Press Configuration
Substrate Theory
- Substrate Treatment
- Substrate Certification
- Paper Properties
- Paper Handling
- Environmental Controls
Paper Feed
- Transport Setup
- Double Sheet Detector Setup
- Side Jogger Adjustment
- Image Placement
- Front to Back Registration
Advanced Topics
- Chiller Operation/Maintenance
- BID Pressure/Adjustment
- Imaging Agent Add Bleed
- Imaging Oil Flow Rate
- Ink Replacement
- Troubleshooting
**For prices in Pounds (£) please contact the UK
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