Printing Press Operator how-to

How to Do a Press Makeready

Fast makereadies save money.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Fast makereadies save money. In short: review; mount; set, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Review the ticket.

  2. Mount plates.

  3. Set paper.

  4. Ink up.

  5. Run to color and register.

  6. Get sign-off.

Safety reminders for printing press operators

  • Never reach into running presses
  • Lock out for maintenance
  • Wear hearing protection
  • Handle solvents safely

Offset · Flexography · Blanket · Densitometer · Delta E · Dot gain: see the full printing press operator glossary.

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