Objective of the course

This "Print Appreciation Course" is designed to help people in the paper industry understand the interaction of print and paper which are inextricably linked. To get the best out of your paper knowledge you need to understand the demands different printing processes place on paper.

This one-day course is ideal for people fairly new into the paper industry and who need to know more about printing processes and paper related issues. It is a pre-requisite that candidates have knowledge of paper types and their applications. The course will cover all the common print processes, new technology, inks and finishing processes, as well as the most usual problems that can occur on press.

Agenda

Principles of Print and Colour

1. 4-Colour process  
2. Pre-press

                                                              i.      Artwork

                                                             ii.      Scanning

                                                             iii.      Film

                                                             iv.      Plates

                                                              v.      dtp

                                                             vi.      Proofing – the old way (chromalins) – the new way (digitally)  

The Processes

1. Offset litho, sheet and web
2. Gravure
3. Letterpress
4. Non-impact
5. Flexo

Ink

1. Its basic construction
2. How it varies according to the needs of the different print processes

Effect of Digital Technology on Pre-press and Printing

1. Terminology
2. File formats
3. Colour definition
4. Flight checking

The Effect of Design on the Printed Result e.g. rub-off

Finishing Processes

1. Cutting and trimming
2. Folding and trimming
3. Binding
4. Personalisation

What Can Go Wrong – a basic overview of the most common problems

1. Paper conditioning
2. Press problems

As each subject is discussed we introduce the requirements for paper.

Venue

The Print Appreciation course is held at Apsley Mills Cottage, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP3 9RL. The cottage is opposite Apsley station, which is on the mainline from Euston to Birmingham. If coming by car, a directions map can be sent to you. There is plenty of car parking available.

Timetable

Registration and coffee is at 09.30 am and a buffet lunch is provided, as well as refreshments during the day. The day will include a visit to an offset litho sheet fed printer and the course will finish at about 4.30 pm.

The cost includes all refreshments, buffet lunch and comprehensive course notes and is only £150 + VAT per delegate. This is a special rate for member companies of The NAPM.

Dress Code 

Smart casual

On site at Apsley Paper Trail