Quality Optimising Program by Sandy Screen TINTORELLO Quality

Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland

Optimisation objectives Tintorello Quality offers • A noticeable increase of image quality in newspaper, web and sheet-fed offset printing. • Implementation of the new printing element Sandy P (Professional), the key element for image quality. • Interdependent optimisation of all process steps. • Stable production of daily newspapers in 122 l/inch- 132 l/inch screening and selected commercial products in 153 l/inch screening. • Web and sheet-fed printing in 203 l/inch - 304 l/inch screening. • Quick and efficient achievement of quality targets. • Creation of in-house awareness of quality. TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 2

Customising + optimising Quality optimisation Technical optimisation of the existing picture workflow process, consisting of repro equipment calibration, setting the edition profile, installation of Sandy P on the RIP, gradation curve optimisation, introduction of print control elements. equipment calibration colorspace RIP gradation curve test chart TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 3

Analysis + evaluation Optimising the overall workflow Data input Advertisers Photographers Image processing Print Screening Technics Sandy. P CTF Gradation curves CTc. P CTP TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 4

Optimising program Analysis + Evaluation Customising + Optimising Project Management Qualification and Training programs TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 5

Optimising program Analysis + Evaluation • Analysis of actual quality levels and parameters. • Evaluation of the optimisation potential. • Definition of requirements and project emphasis. • Final proposal and project implementation plan. TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 6

Optimising program Customising + Optimising • Installation of the Sandy. P printing element. • Characterizing of output equipment (Ct. F, Ct. P, Ctc. P, press and consumables). • Customising of Sandy. P via RIP gradation curves. • CMYK separation adjustment. • Development of an in-house quality standard (ISO 12467 -3). • Implementation of a quality assurance system. • Definition of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 7

Optimising program Project Management • • Definiton of project scope and schedule. Project coordination and control. Implementation of the quality assurance system. Thorough documentation. TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 8

Qualification + training Qualification and training programs • Process oriented qualification programs. • Newspaper pre-press training program on image enhancement. • Press operation and quality training program. • Generation of quality awareness. • Cross skilling of operators. TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 9

Sandy. P (Professional) Specifications Comparison Advantages TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 10

Specifications of Sandy. P Printing element Sandy P • Dot screen without dot closure = • No abrupt screen transitions • Continuous tonal values • Well differentiated shadow tones • Perfectly controllable gradation curves • Higher screen ruling possible • Particular geometric shape = • Disappearence of distrubing image structures such as moiré, rosettes etc. TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 11

Specifications of Sandy. P Incorporation of Sandy P into the RIP • • Corresponds to Adobe postscript standard as spot function. Integrates into any postscript RIP. Easy adaption of gradation curves on the RIP. Tested on PPI, Monotype and all Harlequin type RIPs. TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 12

Comparison Dot closure Chaindot screen Dot closure at 37% and 72%! Round dot Dot closure at 50%! Stochastic screen (frequency modulated screen types) Sandy. P (Professional) Dot closure at ca. 90%! TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 14

Comparison Conventional Sandy. P TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 15

Comparison Advantages of Sandy P against • Conventional screening (round, elliptic, chaindot etc. ) • • No abrupt screen transitions - optimal highlight details. Higher screening frequencies possible. Perfectly controllable at all levels of grey balance. Reduction of technical disturbances. TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 16

Comparison Advantages of Sandy P against • Frequency modulated (stochastic) screening (Crystal, Staccato, etc. ) • • Optimal and harmonious highlight details. Perfectly controllable grey balance. Stable and reliable production. Intergrates easily into any production process. TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 17

Costomer advandages Technological advantages Operational advantages Commercial advantages TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 18

Costomer advandages Technological advantages • Integrates easily into all existing production processes. • Can be installed without problems in all commercial RIPs and on current platesetters (Autologic, basys. Print, Newsetter, Polaris etc. ). • Sandy. P stands perfectly clear on all plates (Kodak Polychrome, Fuji, Agfa etc. ) and permits to repeat reproductions in identical quality. • Sandy. P produces on current presses (MAN Roland, Wifag, KBA etc. ) outstanding images and a stable quality throughout production. • Once on paper, Sandy. P is elegant and smooth like silk. TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 19

Costomer advandages Operational advantages • The dot increase can be calculated, controlled and steered precisely. • Gradation curves installed on the RIP guarantee optimal and flawless reproductions. • Printing elements no longer visible – no more annoying screen structures ( moirés, mechanical breaks) in pictures. • Dot closure no longer a problem. • Easy to use for prepress crews, thus efficient. • Specially designed for Ct. P and Ctc. P. TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 20

Costomer advandages Commercial advantages • No additional technical investments required. • Existing installations (platesetting equipment, printing presses etc. ) can be used unchanged. • Customer`s demands can be fulfilled more easily. • Increased profitability in the offset sector. • Leading market position – better competitiveness. TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 21

Costomer advandages TINTORELLO increases your profitability! Ø Ø Ø Improves your printed matter! Generates new print orders! Acquires advertising customers! Reduces complaints! Complies with high quality requirements! TINTORELLO analyses weaknesses and brings about optimisation and quality improvements jointly with your inhouse specialists. TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland 22

Contact & information Thank you for your attention www. sandyscreen. ch Sandy. Screen AG Steinenring 52 CH-4051 Basel/Switzerland Tel: Fax: E-Mail: +41 (0) 61 283 31 11 +41 (0) 61 283 31 12 welcome@sandyscreen. ch Sandy. Screen: Top technology for top results TINTORELLO - Quality Optimising Program by Sandy. Screen AG Basel - Switzerland