In-line Inspection
Consistently high print quality is essential in order to satisfy customers in the long term. That’s why you should rely on comprehensive inspections for your printing processes, which can ideally be integrated into your existing workflow.
In-line inspections such as the EyeC ProofRunner are best suited for this. Find out more below about how these systems work and what advantages they have for printing labels, packaging and more.
What does in-line inspection in printing mean?
There are two different ways of integrating automated inspection mechanisms for print products into the printing process:
off-line and in-line.
In contrast to off-line inspection, systems for in-line inspection are installed directly on the printing press, i.e. the checks are integrated into the existing workflow.
Overview of the advantages of in-line inspections
- noticeable increase in print quality
- simple integration into existing processes
- easy to operate
- clear inspection reports
- no interruptions to the workflow
- significant reduction in waste
- cost minimisation
- diminution in the time required
- faster delivery to the customer
- prevention of complaints
- improvement in customer satisfaction
100 % print inspection from EyeC
The EyeC ProofRunner works virtually with all types of printed products, including cartons, labels, flexible packaging, and brochures. Several versions or additional systems are available to meet the specific needs of each work, which can be customised to meet the special requirements of, for example, labels with abbreviation fonts. In addition, the systems can be combined with various printing presses so that you do not have to make any expensive new purchases.
During the printing process, the software carries out a meaningful inspection of the entire surface of each individual item:
- on a sheet-fed offset press running at up to 20,000 sheets per hour
- on a web-fed press or on a rewinder running at up to 1,968 ft/min (600 m/min)
- on a folder gluer running at up to 100,000 cartons per hour
How does the integration of in-line inspection systems such as the EyeC ProofRunner work?
In-line inspection systems such as the EyeC ProofRunner are installed directly on a printing or finishing machine and check the entire print job in real time. On the one hand, this means that the existing processes only need to be extended and not interrupted. On the other hand, the operator can immediately initiate corrective measures on a printing press. This significantly improves the overall quality and avoids unnecessary waste, which can result in high costs and a time-consuming correction loop.
On a finishing machine, faulty parts can be ejected, ensuring 100 % error-free delivery, preventing costly waste, and contributing to overall customer satisfaction.
The EyeC ProofRunner is characterised by its ease of use
Once installed, the EyeC ProofRunner is quick to set up and easy to use. This is mainly due to the intuitive user interface, which guides the operator through the system step by step in a straightforward manner. This increases process reliability, simplifies quality control, and increases the satisfaction of your employees. At the end of each job, a complete inspection report is also automatically generated, providing managers with perfect support for tracking, analysing, and communicating.