Abstract: A flexographic printing press simulation application provides virtual control of various types of flexographic printing presses. Running on an industry standard personal computer, the simulation application allows a user to modify a wide variety of printing process parameters and view the printed results. Process parameters and values can be adjusted for each component of the printing press, as well as for the materials utilized. The print images generated by the simulator reflect the parameter changes as they happen, and can be compared to a “proof” in real time using built-in virtual diagnostic tools. A training module provides for the creation of training curricula based on a library of printing process problems.

Abstract: A diagnostic system for a flexographic printing press operation. The diagnostic system includes a generic database containing problem solving data and a specialized database containing customized, user-specific operations data. The generic database can be stored centrally, while the specialized database is stored locally. An interactive data entry interface permits an operator to indicate print faults and access the databases. The system generates possible solutions to the print faults based on the information in the databases and the fault indicated by the operator. Once a solution is chosen, the databases are updated to further enhance the knowledge available to the system.

Abstract: A diagnostic system for a flexographic printing press operation. The diagnostic system includes a generic database containing problem solving data and a specialized database containing customized, user-specific operations data. The generic database can be stored centrally, while the specialized database is stored locally. An interactive data entry interface permits an operator to indicate print faults and access the databases. The system generates possible solutions to the print faults based on the information in the databases and the fault indicated by the operator. Once a solution is chosen, the databases are updated to further enhance the knowledge available to the system.

Abstract: A flexographic printing press simulation application provides virtual control of various types of flexographic printing presses. Running on an industry standard personal computer, the simulation application allows a user to modify a wide variety of printing process parameters and view the printed results. Process parameters and values can be adjusted for each component of the printing press, as well as for the materials utilized. The print images generated by the simulator reflect the parameter changes as they happen, and can be compared to a “proof” in real time using built-in virtual diagnostic tools. A training module provides for the creation of training curricula based on a library of printing process problems.