GRA 534

The emphasis of this course is on web printing processes, particularly the flexographic and web offset printing processes. The flexographic printing process is discussed with emphasis on press configuration, print deck design, ink metering and also specifications. During lab time students will also conduct a press run on a flexographic label press. In regards to web offset printing technologies blanket-to-blanket press systems are discussed with emphasis on infeed, dryer and finishing systems. Materials using in flexography and web offset printing are studied and tested for unique requirements. Printing problem solving for both printing technologies is carried out by means of computer simulation.