HP Indigo 3550 Digital Press; Press Operation for Experienced HP Indigo Operators

Course overview

The HP Indigo 3550 Digital Press experienced operator course focuses on the concepts, procedures, and practices required to operate the HP Indigo 3550 Digital Press safely and effectively. This class builds on the experience of current HP Indigo Press operators focusing on the areas of operation that are unique to the HP Indigo 3550 Digital Press. Topics covered include operator routines, safety precautions, care and preventive maintenance, paper transport, handling of consumables, control of color, maintenance of the press, and troubleshooting common operator level printing problems.

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of HP Indigo 3000/3050 Digital Press; Press Operation for New Operators U8501 or U8502
• Received on the job training and has a minimum of three months experience of operating the HP Indigo 3000/3050 Digital Press
• Please insure that your operator knows which press and options you have for the class they are attending.

Audience

• Training is structured specifically for operators who are currently operating the HP Indigo 3000/3050 Digital Press and will be assigned to operate the HP Indigo 3550 Digital Press

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Course objectives

By the end of this training the operator will be able to:

• Understand the safety and disposal procedures
• Identify the parts and their functions in the HP Indigo 3550 Digital Press
• Perform daily and weekly maintenance routines
• Perform consumable replacement successfully
• Utilize the press software to print files
• Understand how color is controlled within the HP Indigo 3550 Digital Press
• Successfully print on multiple substrates

Next steps

• Three to six months practical production experience running the HP Indigo 3550 Digital Press
• HP Indigo 3550/5500/5600 Digital Press; Level 2 Shared Maintenance HF314S

Benefits to you

• Machine stability and dependability by performing routine maintenance, on schedule and according to prescribed procedures
• Productivity while minimizing waste and maximizing consumable life by monitoring the printing process, recognizing output problems, and implementing the appropriate corrective actions
• Achieving optimum print quality by understanding the machines capabilities

Course outline

Safety

• Press Safety
• Removal of Waste Materials

System Overview

• Removal and Replacement of Parts
• Overview of Press Software
• Theory of Electrophotography
• Flow of Imaging Oil
• Flow of Ink

Handling of Consumables

• Imaging Oil
• Recycling Agent
• BID Handling and Troubleshooting
• PIP Underlayer Overview
• Consumable Barcodes

Press Maintenance

• Start of Day Routines
• End of Day Routines
• Weekly Routines
• Monthly Routines

Color Control

• Short Color Calibration
• Linework and Image Enhancement

Press Software

• On-line Help
• On-Press Documentation
• Job Editor
• Production Manager Overview
• Basic Press Configuration
• Night Mode

Substrate Theory

• Paper Properties
• Paper Handling
• Environmental Controls

Paper Feed

• Loading Substrates
• Working with Paper Definitions
• Feeder and Stacker Setup Procedures
• Image Placement
• Front to Back Registration

Advanced Topics

• Chiller Operation/Maintenance
• BID Engage/Disengage
• Imaging Oil Flow Rate
• Ink Replacement
• OFIR
• Spot/Custom Color
• Troubleshooting