Care and Maintenance of Litho Inking Rollers Author: Lloyd P. DeJidas, Elizabeth A. DeWitt Description Describes the critical factors to consider when accepting delivery, includes an overview of the washup machine (procedures and operating practices) and shows how to properly maintain the washup machine. Other key points include cleaning inking rollers by hand, what causes glazing and how to deglaze, what causes ink cuffs, decuffing procedures, removing and replacing roller bearings, roller handling and storage procedures, and what causes stripping on hard rollers. Publication Date: 1991; Binding format: Videotape; Run Length: 12:28 mins.

				Cylinder Alignment and Adjustment Author: Frank S. Benevento Description Shows procedures for checking cylinder parallelism (ink stripe and solder methods) and cylinder alignment and bearer pressure. Describes the steps to follow when resetting backlash or split gears and shows a practical method of determining the amount of cylinder-to-cylinder movement by using feeler gauges and “counting faces” of the tie-rod nut or turnbuckle. Publication Date: 1970; Binding format: Videotape; Run Length: 23 mins.

				Cylinder Packing: Changing Image Length Author: Frank S. Benevento Description Explains the differences between printed image and plate image lengths. Illustrates the procedure for packing a cylinder to print a relatively shorter image as you print the first color of a multicolor tight-register job. Describes problems that may occur with a blanket that is packed too high and provides several possible solutions. Publication Date: 1970; Binding format: Videotape; Run Length: 22 mins.

				Dampening Chemistry Author: John E. Peters, Elizabeth A. DeWitt Description Everything you want to know about dampening chemistry is presented in this video. Viewers will find out how dampening solutions work and why a consistent water source is vital. They’ll hear the pros and cons of using alcohol substitutes and learn why additives (buffers, alcohol, antifoaming agents) are needed. This tape will also teach viewers how to chart pH and conductivity. Material applies to both sheetfed and web offset printers. Publication Date: 1991; Binding format: Videotape; Run Length:n/a

				Lithographic Inking Rollers Author: Lloyd P. DeJidas, Elizabeth A. DeWitt Description In this tape you’ll learn the function of hard and soft inking rollers, what inking rollers are made of, roughing in roller settings using the feel method, using a Doyle gauge to set rollers, using the visual stripe method to set rollers, checking durometer of soft rollers, and checking roller settings using the rupture stripe method. Publication Date: 1991; Binding format: Videotape; Run Length: 15 mins.

				Offset Press Cylinder Packing Author: Frank S. Benevento Description Explains the procedure for changing cylinder diameters by adding or removing packing from under the plate or blanket. Shows practical examples of circulating proper plate and blanket cylinder packing. Shows a procedure for “milking” plates and blankets and selecting proper materials for packing. Illustrates mounting a plate and checking proper packing height with a press packing gauge. Also covers blanket mounting. Publication Date: 1970; Binding format: Videotape; Run Length: 16 mins.

				OSHA Lockout/Tagout Regulation and the Printing Industry Videotape Description Not having an adequate Written Energy Control Plan (the Lockout/Tagout regulation) is one of the most cited violations by OSHA for the printing industry. This program includes a comprehensive sample Written Energy Control Plan, Written Energy Control procedures, sample training materials and a videotape. A supplement is also provided which includes news about recent developments on washing blankets. Publication Date: 1993; Binding format: Videotape; Run Length: n/a

				Sheetfed Offset Dampening Systems Author: Frank J. Gualtieri, Elizabeth A. DeWitt Description This video shows the different types of dampening systems and their advantages and disadvantages. The operation of intermittent-flow and continuous-flow dampening systems is reviewed. A segment describes how to control dampening flow and explains the role of alcohol in dampening solutions. Other areas covered include proper maintenance procedures, skewing rollers, types of roller covers, and more. Publication Date: 1991; Binding format: Videotape; Run Length: 19 mins.

				Sheetfed Offset Inking Systems Author: Lloyd P. DeJidas, Elizabeth A. DeWitt Description The critical element in the production of a printed product is the inking system. This tape examines sheetfed offset inking systems in detail. Coverage includes: the common components of inking systems, why printers should work closely with ink suppliers and manufacturers, the fountain blade and keys, adjusting fountain keys in defined order, ink agitation, all about rollers, why and when to check ink film thickness, setting ink rollers, inking system clean-up, and preventive maintenance. Publication Date: 1991; Binding format: Videotape; Run Length: 23:36 mins.

				Troubleshooting Dampening Problems - 1 Author: Lloyd P. DeJidas, Elizabeth A. DeWitt Description Because most dampening-related problems are identified during the pressrun in the printed sheet, it is imperative that all press operators understand how their particular press’s dampening system works. This video (Tape I [#42221] and II [#42222]) shows you how to recognize and solve various dampening-related problems. Problems in Tape I include plugging, roller stripping, slow ink-drying, ink chalking, and snowflaking. Publication Date: 1991; Binding format: Videotape; Run Length: 23 mins.

				Troubleshooting Dampening Problems - 2 Author: Lloyd P. DeJidas, Elizabeth A. DeWitt Description Because most dampening-related problems are identified during the pressrun in the printed sheet, it is imperative that all press operators understand how their particular press’s dampening system works. This video (Tape I [#42221] and II [#42222]) shows you how to recognize and solve various dampening-related problems. Problems in Tape II include ink trapping, tinting, bleeding, plate scumming, and greasing. Publication Date: 1991; Binding format: Videotape; Run Length: 23 mins.

				Troubleshooting Inking Problems--Paper/Ink Author: Lloyd P. DeJidas, Elizabeth A. DeWitt Description Includes several tips on identifying and solving paper- and ink-related problems such as hickeys, erratic dot gain, mottling, and paper curl. Also describes how paper/ink manufacturers as well as independent technical organizations, such as GATF, can help in solving problems. Publication Date: 1992; Binding format: Videotape; Run Length: 23 mins.

				Troubleshooting Inking Problems--Systems Author: Lloyd P. DeJidas, Elizabeth A. DeWitt Description This tape shows how to solve inking problems caused by incorrect press settings, faulty equipment, or poor pressroom conditions. These problems include caking or piling, horizontal streaks, ghosting, improper ink tack, picking and tearing, and poor wet trapping. Publication Date: 1992; Binding format: Videotape; Run Length: 21 mins.

				OSHA Hazard Communication Standard for the Printing Industry Publication Date: 1989; Binding format: Videotape; Run Length: 21 mins.

				The Workbook offers learning objectives; reading assignments; self-study exams; and CD-ROM disks with movies, animation, and real-world examples for desktop publishing and prepress skills tasks.

				“World of Print Media” is an interactive learning software package and a reference source in one. It is a medium through which anyone can instantly access extensive information about the techniques and trends in the printing and media industry. The software provides detailed know-how on all the processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress. The topics are clearly structured and explained in an unbiased, neutral format. The use of diverse media - such as video clips, animations, audio files and graphics - guarantees variety and helps to explain even difficult technical procedures. “World of Print Media” adapts to the user’s level of knowledge. There are three different levels, ranging from basic knowledge to specialized in-depth know-how. Additionally, you can review the acquired know-how in specific tests, so you can assess your learning progress straight away.

				“PrintScape: A Crash Course in Graphic Communications,” is a multimedia overview of the printing industry and its practices, processes and terminology. Training material consists of a set of CD-ROMs and a companion workbook combining digital and traditional instructional tools.

				Technology section of Canon’s web site that has various multimedia presentations on how technology works.

				The One Minute Tip is a collection of Podcasted technology tips, interviews, quickstarts and videos for people who don’t have time to read manuals cover to cover. We will find and Podcast these “gems” three times a week.