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In-Line Sheet Inspection
The Lithrone G40P was also equipped with Komori's Asynchronous Automatic Plate changing (A-APC) system, which changes all plates in only 75 seconds, and the In-line Print Quality Assessment System (PQA-S). PQA-S not only inspects print quality on the front and back sides of the sheets simultaneously, it also enables in-line density control by scanning the color bar. Three short-run, 200-sheet jobs were set up as press demonstrations, and jobs coming off-press were produced as booklets on Standard Horizon finishing equipment in just eight minutes.
Mark Michelson now serves as Editor Emeritus of Printing Impressions. Named Editor-in-Chief in 1985, he is an award-winning journalist and member of several industry honor societies. Reader feedback is always encouraged. Email mmichelson@napco.com
