Study Guide

Objectives

The aim of the study course is to develop basic knowledge of different printing techniques and the requirements set by them.

After completing the course, the student:
• can describe the principles of different printing methods
• recognizes the stages of the printing process, from getting the product ready for printing, printing and post-processing of the printed product
• recognizes the requirements on the printing surface when printing with different printing methods and knows how to apply this knowledge to paper production
• can use the most common methods of visual assessment of print and the most common equipment for assessing the quality of print
• can analyze printing errors and can produce solutions to correct them.

Content

History and future of printing. Quality formation and measurement of the print. Offset printing, rotogravure printing, flexo, electrophotography and ink jet printing: products and demands for printing substrate in these printing methods. Printing inks. Post-processing of printed product.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student recognizes different printing processes and products printed with each method, defines the most important requirements of the each printing method for the printing substrate. Manages the assigned tasks under supervision/assisted

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Explains the printing processes and problems, compares the different printing processes and products. Structures things in relation to one another.
Takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to analyze the print and the printing process and understand the requirements of paper in different printing methods. The student can give instructions on how to change the production of the printing material in order to meet the requirements and avoid problems in printing.