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Evidence Guide: ICPPRP452 - Output complex images direct to plate or press

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ICPPRP452 - Output complex images direct to plate or press

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Set up and maintain output device

  1. Outputdevice is set up to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise standards
  2. Output device is calibrated for profiles, stock and ink types through use of calibration pages and densitometry
  3. Calibration is evaluated regularly and necessary adjustments are made to output device
Outputdevice is set up to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise standards

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Output device is calibrated for profiles, stock and ink types through use of calibration pages and densitometry

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Calibration is evaluated regularly and necessary adjustments are made to output device

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Adjust and manipulate images/files

  1. Files on electronic media are evaluated as to suitability for output
  2. Appropriate output resolution and data are set
  3. Appropriate screen angle and dot type are set according to job specifications
  4. Colour profiles appropriate to the job specifications are applied as required
  5. Availability of high resolution images for Open Prepress Interface (OPI) process is assessed
  6. Appropriate fonts are made available
  7. All support files are included with the job
Files on electronic media are evaluated as to suitability for output

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Appropriate output resolution and data are set

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Appropriate screen angle and dot type are set according to job specifications

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Colour profiles appropriate to the job specifications are applied as required

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Availability of high resolution images for Open Prepress Interface (OPI) process is assessed

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Appropriate fonts are made available

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All support files are included with the job

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Output image

  1. File is prepared for output to plate setter or digital printing press using industry designated software
  2. If outputting to plate, plate material is selected according to press requirements and job specifications
  3. If outputting to plate, plate size is selected according to press requirements
  4. Image is positioned on plate/press with correct orientation for grip
  5. Job queuing is managed to ensure efficient production
  6. Images are outputted to appropriate medium
  7. Output is processed according to job specifications
File is prepared for output to plate setter or digital printing press using industry designated software

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If outputting to plate, plate material is selected according to press requirements and job specifications

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If outputting to plate, plate size is selected according to press requirements

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Image is positioned on plate/press with correct orientation for grip

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Job queuing is managed to ensure efficient production

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Images are outputted to appropriate medium

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Output is processed according to job specifications

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Evaluate result

  1. Output is checked for correct dot size and screen angles
  2. Image elements are checked according to original job specifications
  3. Technical problems are solved and appropriate corrections are made
  4. Job is prepared for next stage of production (eg. plates are processed)
Output is checked for correct dot size and screen angles

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Image elements are checked according to original job specifications

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Technical problems are solved and appropriate corrections are made

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Job is prepared for next stage of production (eg. plates are processed)

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Set up and maintain output device

1.1 Outputdevice is set up to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise standards

1.2 Output device is calibrated for profiles, stock and ink types through use of calibration pages and densitometry

1.3 Calibration is evaluated regularly and necessary adjustments are made to output device

2 Adjust and manipulate images/files

2.1 Files on electronic media are evaluated as to suitability for output

2.2 Appropriate output resolution and data are set

2.3 Appropriate screen angle and dot type are set according to job specifications

2.4 Colour profiles appropriate to the job specifications are applied as required

2.5 Availability of high resolution images for Open Prepress Interface (OPI) process is assessed

2.6 Appropriate fonts are made available

2.7 All support files are included with the job

3 Output image

3.1 File is prepared for output to plate setter or digital printing press using industry designated software

3.2 If outputting to plate, plate material is selected according to press requirements and job specifications

3.3 If outputting to plate, plate size is selected according to press requirements

3.4 Image is positioned on plate/press with correct orientation for grip

3.5 Job queuing is managed to ensure efficient production

3.6 Images are outputted to appropriate medium

3.7 Output is processed according to job specifications

4 Evaluate result

4.1 Output is checked for correct dot size and screen angles

4.2 Image elements are checked according to original job specifications

4.3 Technical problems are solved and appropriate corrections are made

4.4 Job is prepared for next stage of production (eg. plates are processed)

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Set up and maintain output device

1.1 Outputdevice is set up to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise standards

1.2 Output device is calibrated for profiles, stock and ink types through use of calibration pages and densitometry

1.3 Calibration is evaluated regularly and necessary adjustments are made to output device

2 Adjust and manipulate images/files

2.1 Files on electronic media are evaluated as to suitability for output

2.2 Appropriate output resolution and data are set

2.3 Appropriate screen angle and dot type are set according to job specifications

2.4 Colour profiles appropriate to the job specifications are applied as required

2.5 Availability of high resolution images for Open Prepress Interface (OPI) process is assessed

2.6 Appropriate fonts are made available

2.7 All support files are included with the job

3 Output image

3.1 File is prepared for output to plate setter or digital printing press using industry designated software

3.2 If outputting to plate, plate material is selected according to press requirements and job specifications

3.3 If outputting to plate, plate size is selected according to press requirements

3.4 Image is positioned on plate/press with correct orientation for grip

3.5 Job queuing is managed to ensure efficient production

3.6 Images are outputted to appropriate medium

3.7 Output is processed according to job specifications

4 Evaluate result

4.1 Output is checked for correct dot size and screen angles

4.2 Image elements are checked according to original job specifications

4.3 Technical problems are solved and appropriate corrections are made

4.4 Job is prepared for next stage of production (eg. plates are processed)

Evidence of the ability to:

output TWO complex images direct to plate or press, and proof and check to ensure press requirements and job specifications are met

find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources.

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:

describe how printing process selection impacts output settings

outline methods/procedures available for calibrating an output device

list consequences of incorrect calibration

explain how differences in stock affect calibration

state how often calibration should be checked

explain how to rectify files that do not transfer correctly

list main points to be checked before sending a job to the Raster Image Processor (RIP)

explain the relationship between screen ruling and selection of image resolution

identify conditions that cause a variation from conventional screen angles

outline checks needed while preparing a job for Open Prepress Interface (OPI)

outline consequences for image quality if OPI files are not placed in their correct folders

explain what the low resolution file does in the OPI process

list main factors influencing processing speed of a job when being RIPped

explain how RIPping speed of a job can be increased

name setting changes required to the output device/software when outputting a Frequency Modulation (FM) screen

outline factors that influence selection of the screen micron rating

list main file formats and effects selection of a format has on processing of a job

identify manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task, where they are kept, and information included in them.