Detailed Automatic Workflow - HP IndiChrome User Manual

Detailed Automatic Workflow

Note The detailed workflows for the Ready Mix and Manual methods are found on pages 67 and 70
respectively.
Reference the detailed flowchart only after reading the detailed instructions in this user
guide at least once.
Detailed Automatic ink formulation and production flow chart
26 Chapter 3 Getting started
INK FORMULATION
Prepare the first can
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Determine the target color and substrate type
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Set the IMS color mixing parameters
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Send/save the ink definition file to the press
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Mix the ink
Prepare the basic inks
Dispense the ingredients
Seal and shake the can
·
Prepare the press for test printing
Transfer the ink definition file
Clean the ink system
Assign ink parameters to the target ink tank
Add imaging oil
Add ink
Perform flush
Calibrate the ink density sensor
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Print and compare the printed color to the expected color
Perform color adjustment
Select the sample print for comparison
Visually inspect the printed color
colors match?
No
Spectrophotometric comparison of
the printed color
colors match?
No
Improve color
by changing OD
Change the OD
Prepare a fix can
spec value
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Mix the ink
·
Prepare the press for test printing
Prepare the RIP for the digital print
Save the used custom ink
·
Conclude
Yes
ink
formulation
Yes
Improve color
with fix can
Prepare the basic inks
Dispense the ingredients
Seal and shake the can
Add ink
Perform flush
PRODUCTION
Prepare additional cans
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Specify the can capacity
·
Dispense the ingredients
·
Seal and shake the can
Prepare the press for printing with
the custom ink
·
Clean the ink system
·
Assign ink parameters to the target ink
tank
·
Change the OD spec value
·
Calibrate the ink density sensor
·
Perform color adjustment
Improve color with
new first can
Prepare a new first can
·
Mix the ink
Prepare the basic inks
Dispense the ingredients
Seal and shake the can
·
Prepare the press for test printing
Remove the previous ink
Add imaging oil
Add ink
Perform flush
Calibrate the ink density sensor
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