The process of implementing a digital flexo workflow requires successful completion of the following procedures:
- Install the Kodak ThermoFlex platesetter and set up mask exposure. Resource: Kodak service representative.
- Determine media UV exposure times, washout, drying and post processing. Determine minimum mask exposure values (minimum dot value). Resource: media representative.
- Create bump curves and tone reproduction curves—measure step-test plates and printed samples to fingerprint tonal response and determine Tone Reproduction Curves. Resource: Kodak flexo specialist.
- Set up distortion compensation. Resource: Kodak flexo specialist.
- Determine optimum screen set. Configure screen sets, which may include configuring document screening, Kodak DotShop software, and IS screening. Resources: Kodak applications and flexo specialists.
- Determine Maxtone software and Kodak HyperFlex resolution-enhancement software settings. Resource: Kodak flexo specialist.
- Determine Kodak DigiCap screening software settings. Resource: Kodak flexo specialist.
- (Option) Configure seamless screening—ThemoFlex Wide II option. Resource: Kodak flexo specialist.
- Troubleshooting. Resources: Kodak media representative, Kodak service representative, Kodak flexo specialist.
This user guide proceeds systematically through each of these steps, enabling field representatives and customers to successfully implement all aspects of a digital flexo workflow.