Annamalai University 2007 Certification Offset Machine Printing OFFSET PRESS OPERATIONS - Question Paper

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CERTIFICATE COURSE EXAMINATION, 2007
( OFFSET MACHINE PRINTING )
( PAPER - II )
120. OFFSET PRESS OPERATIONS
May ] [ Time : three Hours
Maximum : 75 Marks

PART - A (6 × 2½ = 15)
ans any 6 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

1. describe ?grain direction? of paper.
2. What is the use of PH meter ?
3. elaborate printability and runnability ?
4. elaborate the different issues related to ink in offset printing ?
5. How are secondary colours produced using ?subtratrive colour theory? ?
6. describe ?Hickies?.
7. Mention the purpose of fountain solution in web offset press.
8. What do you mean by ink - water balance ?

PART - B (4 × 15 = 60)
ans any 4 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

9. discuss the methods used for ink drying.
10. discuss the Indian nomenclature of papers and boards.
11. discuss any 5 quality control aids used in offset printing.
12. define any 1 of the proofing methods used in multi colour printing.
13. discuss how the press room temperature and RH affect the quality of printing.
14. discuss the various kinds of lubrication systems used in offset press.
15. discuss :
(i) Safety precautions for accidents.
(ii) Tools and applications in machine room.

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