Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm non-routine job specifications
- Select and prepare inks and solvents for non-routine job
- Inks and solvents are selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements
- Quality and suitability of inks and solvents are checked and appropriate action is 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 non-routine job specifications
- Ink formula and approved colour draw downs 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
- Set up machine for specialised flexographic printing
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- Conduct proof run
- Material to be used for proof 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 the correct colour at proof speed
- Organise proof inspection and/or testing
- Troubleshoot machinery and material problems