G7 being implemented in our shop(Mr. Apollo, HELP)

[Lumpy]

I've been doing alot of research on the process. I'm a prepress supervisor. We have a Rampage workflow. Proof to an old Epson 10600 (which is going to be replaced with a 9800). Our plates are linearized every monday morning (Fuji LHPJ), is that a good enough practice? Our company recently purchased a Komori 840SP perfector press (which has never been fingerprinted). Is G7 a user friendly enough process without effecting the overall productivity of the company? What is this with papers and the UV on them being difficult with the G7 process?
Thanks.

 

[rich apollo]

Hi, Lumpy.

Yes, you can do G7 yourself. Download and read the How-To Guide. Everything is there (except iteration - and that's not tough).

Will it affect overall productivity? Yep. You're gonna' tie up a press for a while. DON'T RUSH THIS! If you hurry, you will be disappointed.

Get plenty of paper - 10,000 - 15,000 sheets. DON'T SKIMP ON PAPER!

After all is said and done productivity will improve.

Contact me off-list if you need help. [email protected] or 918-732-8168.

 

[Lumpy]

Thanks Rich.