Workflow Prints Register Code On Each Plate

Esko-Graphics has added the capability for its Scope workflow to print the Lehner RCC 9 register code on each plate.

Esko-Graphics has added the capability for its Scope workflow to print the Lehner RCC 9 register code on each plate.

The company believes that users of the Lehner Sensor-Systeme will have an easy automated approach to computer controlled plate checking.

The new Lehner sensor system RCC 9 (Register Computer Control) ensures highly accurate pre set registration for each colour on multi-colour offset presses.

During press start-ups, registration adjustments can be done automatically before the printing starts.

Therefore, a major cause of extended make-ready time is removed.

Even though CTP systems perform much better in this area than CTF systems, there are still registration differences over different separations, especially when plates are being post-punched said Esko.

After platemaking, RCC 9 reads the Lehner Register-Code on each plate.

The code provides information about the printing press that will be used for the print job and the colour assigned to the plate.

RCC 9 accurately detects within a few seconds the image position on each plate relative to the plate's mounting position.

Numerical values of the deviations from the centre positions for each plate are made available for pre-setting of the print registers.

That virtually eliminates any start-up waste caused by colour mis-registration believes Esko.

It also determines whether or not a deviation from the centre position is within the adjustment range of the register system of the specified press.

Should an image be too far out, the plate is rejected.

The easy-to-use link provides computer controlled quality assurance for the correct positioning of images on printing plates.

As a result, changeover times between jobs are shortened.

Esko believes that an important component within Scope is a module that handles all imposition needs, from standard layout, to multi-web 'coming and going' - even foldouts (trifolds and gatefolds).

Fastimpose has the ability to add 'Smartmarks', company logo, barcodes, trimlines, ink coverage and other information.

Fastimpose is able to automatically add the Lehner register code to each plate of the imposition layout.

The register code is unique for every plate, so the automated placement of the code is a key element in setting up an error-free workflow.

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