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Laser Plates 284
Photopolymer Plates 284
Computer-to-Plate (CTP) 284
Processless CTP Plates 287
Ink-Jet Plates 287
Waterless Plates 287
Processed-on-Press 288
Electrostatic Plates 288
Computer-to-Press Systems 288
Academic Link: Coulomb’s Law 289
Platemaking Variables 289
Using Equipment 289
Soft Image 289
Chapter 15
Lithographic Press Systems 292
Lithographic Presses 293
Lithographic Press Systems 294
Feeding Systems 295
Sheet-Feeding Systems 295
Register Unit 297
Web-Feeding Systems 297
Printing Systems 300
Three-Cylinder Printing System 300
Two-Cylinder Printing System 302
Perfecting Press 302
Common Impression Cylinder 303
Dampening Systems 303
Conventional Dampening System 304
Continuous Dampening System 304
Fountain Solution 305
Academic Link: Acidity/Alkalinity 306
Waterless Presses 306
Inking Systems 307
Delivery Systems 307
Sheet-Fed Delivery Systems 308
Web-Fed Delivery Systems 308
Chapter 16
Sheet-Fed Offset Press Operation
and Troubleshooting 312
Offset Press Operation 313
Feeding System Operation 314
Feeding System Setup 315
Printing System Operation 317
Plate Cylinder Setup 317
Blanket Cylinder Setup 318
Impression Cylinder Setup 319
Conventional Dampening
System Operation 319
Fountain Solution 319
Dampening System Setup 320
Waterless Lithographic
Printing Operation 320
Inking System Operation 321
Inking System Setup 322
Delivery System Operation 322
Delivery System Setup 323
Career Link:
Lithographic Press Operator 323
Offset Press
Troubleshooting 324
Chapter 17
Relief Printing 330
History of Relief Printing 331
Relief Printing Applications 331
Relief Plates 332
Stereotypes 332
Electrotypes 332
Photoengraving 333
Rubber Plates 333