QUESTION

a) Once a print job is accepted by the print service provider, it will be assigned a job number and this information will become part of a printed job ticket, which will travel with the job materials.

Briefly explain what vital information is contained in the Job ticket.

b) Explain the role of Planners, Schedulers, and Estimators in the job flow of a typical printing company.

c) i. What are the common problems encountered in the prefight department?

ii. Explain the role of the prefight personnel.

d) Explain briefly the processes that take place in the pressroom.

e) Briefly explain a few applications of the following printing methods

• Gravure
• Flexography
• Letterpress printing