Sheetfed Presses--Getting Connected

The CIP3 workstation accepts PPF files via LAN from the customer's prepress department, converts the PPF file format into ink key settings and then sends the data to the ink fountains on each unit of the press. During the print run, the SCCS monitors the color density of each unit on the press and automatically makes adjustments to correct for any color variation that is caused by viscosity and ink temperature changes. The results are time savings during ink key makereadies and predictable color quality throughout the run, with minimal operator intervention.