Color to Color Register
The Color to Color Register system (CCR) automatically controls color to color register throughout the entire press run. CCR adjusts register during make readies and after restarts, speed changes, splice cycles, and blanket washes. Featuring a high speed imaging system and the industry's smallest register marks, CCR reduces paper waste while delivering high quality registered print.Closed Loop Control
A high speed imager (one per surface) scans the moving web for the target, recognizes it, and locks on. Because the system views and measures the target as a composite image, it's accuracy is not compromised by web movement. Up to three times per second, the processor measures the geometric center of each target dot, calculates mis-register based on dot-to-dot relationships, and signals the press register motors to simultaneously move all plate cylinders laterally and circumferentially. Once register is pulled in, operators can make register moves and the system will maintain the new register position.
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Color CCD Imager
The highly accurate imaging system uses 40x magnification to deliver a precision target image. The system automatically seeks, scans, and locks on the target without the operator, even from a cold start. The imaging sensors are not affected by target size variations due to dot gain, blanket soil, inconsistent dampening, and plate wear. Air purge optics stay clean and free of dirt for a consistently sharp image and crisp target viewing during operation.
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Microdot Target Pattern
The target is composed of two microdots per color, each measuring 0.012" (0.03 mm) in diameter. An entire four color target fits into a 0.06" (1.52mm) area. With minimal clear space requirements, target placement is nearly unlimited. We work with your pre-press department to develop page make-up templates.
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Store and Recall Target Positions
Store and recall target positions to reduce operator keystrokes and setup time.
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Touch Screen Workstation
The touch screen workstation was designed by press operators for press operators. It's intuitive design is easy to learn and use. Operators can be trained within one shift.
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Greater Savings
Because of composite target viewing, CCR achieves faster and more accurate register corrections. The result is unmatched print quality, greater paper savings, and reduced labor during make readies, restarts, speed changes, and paster cycles. The system's waste savings provide a substantial return on investment. Call WPC to help calculate your ROI.
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For more information, contact Web Printing Controls at (847) 382-7970 or email us.
On the Inside
Closed Loop Control
Color CCD Imager
Microdot Target
Store and Recall Target Positions
Touch Screen Workstation
Greater Savings
