Digital Printing TechnologyLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of this course the student will know the suitability of printing methods for printing different types of products. The student will have basic knowledge of the technical solutions and structures of the machines for making printing surface and printing presses. He/she knows the process variables of imprint forming and ink transfer in different printing methods.
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On completion of this course the student will be able to identify the printing method used on a printed product. Moreover he/she is able to work on a printing press in assistant tasks, make simple technical adjustments on the press and measure the imprint with a densitomer.

Content

• Printing methods (offset, gravure, flexo and screen printing)
• Printing plates (surfaces) and Computer to Plate systems in different printing methods
• Forming of imprint, ink transfer and interaction of materials in different printing processes
• Basic structures of printing presses

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• Quality properties of imprint, quality forming
• Methods and device for quality control
• Technical performance of printing presses

Qualifications

2E0002 Introduction to Communication Technology, 2E0014 Graphics Technology or corresponding knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
- is able to describe the main components and functions of a digital printing system
- can name some products, applications and business areas of digital printing
- can complete the labs under direct supervision

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
- is able to describe and analyse the main components and functions of a digital printing system
- can name many products, applications and business areas of digital printing and their characteristics
- can fairly independently complete the labs

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
- is able to describe, analyse and evaluate the main components and functions of a digital printing system
- can name the main products, applications and business areas of digital printing and their characteristics
- can independently complete the labs