Computer-Integrated Production in Offset Printing Plants

This continues other TAGA-lectures by Mr. Rettberg on EPS (Electronic Plate Scanner), CCI (Computer Controlled Inking) and Brunner-PCP (Picture Contrast Profile). The Print Pilot The Print Pilot The speaker is Arthur Rettberg - System Adviser - CIP in this case means the use of the computer network technology in offset printing plants. - The print pilot system of MAN-Roland sums up the functions of EPS, RCI, CCI, and quality control in one overall system; this means that individual solutions for all these functions which had to be found in the past are no longer necessary. - The electronic process is equipped with common user interface, standards, and documentation. - The compatibility of the machine electronics is guaranteed. Print Pilot in Daily Use The speaker is Wolfgang Schweisser - Head of Printing Service Our Graphic Center is a big printing plant in which the Print Pilot works under exactly the same conditions which can be found in any printing plant. With the help of the computer network technology the following functions are met: - Order preparation in the office of the technical manager. - Automatic transfer of the order data to the machine. - Preset strategy of controlling the machine.