TOPPAN PRINTING COMPANY AMERICA -- New World Order for Print

In a bit of a departure for a printing company, one person who plays a central role for the entire plant is the quality assurance manager, John Weston. "John is responsible for quality in every facet of our operation, right out the door in shipping," observes the senior operations manager.

Aiding Weston's efforts is a tool not well known outside of Toppan, the Kensa KS-420 proof checking device. The camera/scanner and monitor-based system is used to spot any differences between a proof and original copy. The easiest way to describe its operation is as the electronic equivalent of overlaying two like pieces of film on a light table and looking for places where they differ.