Quality Optimisation Program by SandyScreen

1. Quality Optimising Program by SandyScreen

2. 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. 2

3. 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. colorspace RIP gradation curve test chart equipment calibration 3

4. Analysis + evaluation Optimising the overall workflow Data input Screening Technics AdvertisersSandyPCTF Photographers Gradation curves CTcP Image processing CTP Print 4

5. Optimising program Analysis + Evaluation Customising + Optimising Project Management Qualification and Training programs 5

6. 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. 6

7. Optimising program Customising + Optimising • Installation of the SandyP printing element. • Characterizing of output equipment (CtF, CtP, CtcP, press and consumables). • Customising of SandyP 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). 7

8. Optimising program Project Management • Definiton of project scope and schedule. • Project coordination and control. • Implementation of the quality assurance system. • Thorough documentation. 8

9. 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. 9

10. SandyP (Professional) Specifications Comparison Advantages 10

11. Specifications of SandyP 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. 11

12. Specifications of SandyP 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. 12

13. Comparison Dot closure Chaindot screen Dot closure at 37% and 72%! Round dot Dot closure at 50%! Stochastic screen (frequency modulated screen types) SandyP (Professional) Dot closure at ca.90%! 14

14. Comparison Conventional SandyP 15

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. 16

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. 17

17. Costomer advandages Technological advantages Operational advantages Commercial advantages 18

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, basysPrint, Newsetter, Polaris etc.). • SandyP stands perfectly clear on all plates (Kodak Polychrome, Fuji, Agfa etc.) and permits to repeat reproductions in identical quality. • SandyP produces on current presses (MAN Roland, Wifag, KBA etc.) outstanding images and a stable quality throughout production. • Once on paper, SandyP is elegant and smooth like silk. 19

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 CtP and CtcP. 20

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. 21

21. Costomer advandages TINTORELLO increases your profitability! • 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 in- house specialists. 22

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