Printing and Converting Research Center
Custom / In-Plant Training Workshops
Instructor(s): Kern Cox, kernc@clemson.edu
Duration: 1 to 14 days
Class Size: Up to 40 people for classroom instruction, up to 6 people at a time for hands-on press side instruction
Course Fee: $1700/ day + Travel Expenses + Minimum Material Preparation Fee
To Design Your Course: Contact Kern Cox (864) 656-4809

Course Information

Training can be structured to suit the needs of any printer whether they are printing one-color line work or 4 color process work. In-plant training gives trainees the opportunity to learn proper techniques on their own machine. Training is conducted in coordination with existing production schedules can be utilized by anyone within the plant. If your plant needs to train a significant number of people, in-plant training may be the most economical way to do so.

Training Topics (Not Restricted to This List)
  • Printing & Color Fundamentals
  • Graphics Terminology
  • Pressmanship: Best Pressroom Practices
  • Consistent Machine Set Ups
  • Identifying Process Capabilities
  • Influence of Production Variables on Speed and Quality
  • On Press Ink Management and Color Measurement
  • Print Quality Troubleshooting
  • Understanding and Printing the Fingerprint
  • Productivity Assessment