1. Confirm routine job specifications
   • Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
   • Set up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage
   • Availability of all job-related components are checked
   • Proofed job is checked for conformance with job specifications
2. Set up delivery systems
   • Delivery systems are correctly set up and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job specifications
3. Select and prepare inks and solvents
   • Inks and solvents are selected according to routine job specifications and end-user requirements
   • Quality and suitability of inks and solvents are checked and appropriate action taken
   • Inks and solvents are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste
   • Correct colour and weight/volume of ink are mixed and viscosities checked and modified according to press requirements and routine job specifications
   • Ink formula and approved colour drawdowns are appropriately recorded
   • Inks and solvents are appropriately labelled, handled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions and relevant hazardous liquids storage regulations
4. Set up machine for basic flexographic printing
   • Flexographic plate cylinders are installed and register adjustments centred
5. OR
   • Sleeves are installed in press and register adjustments made
6. Set up in-line units for basic process(es)
   • Minor in-line printing/converting/binding units are set up for basic process(es) and adjusted to suit machine requirements and job specifications
   • Assistance is given in set-up of major in-line printing/converting/binding units.
7. Conduct print run
   • Material to be used for print is organised correctly
   • Press is set up and operated according to WHS guidelines
   • Print impressions are set to minimum kiss impression
   • Web tensions are correctly set at unwind, between stations and rewind
   • Print is checked for register
   • Drying is checked as sufficient to key ink to the substrate
   • Viscosities are adjusted to obtain correct colour at proof speed and checked against colour matching system
   • Substrate is checked against job specifications
8. Organise print inspection and/or testing
   • Print is visually inspected and/or tested, or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures
   • Production does not commence without client OK where appropriate
9. Readjust settings to production speed
   • Production speed print results are interpreted and appropriate adjustments are made to press, ink and substrate settings
   • Adjustments are made according to product specifications and press performance
   • Web is spliced at production speed and further samples are obtained for quality inspections at appropriate intervals where applicable
   • Press setting is documented and samples are retained

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Evidence of the ability to:

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

For reel systems only

For sheet systems only

Selection and preparation of inks and additives