May 14 - 16, 2013

G7 Process Control Training

Boston Marriott Peabody Hotel / 8A Centennial Drive, Peabody, MA

Optimize Your Creative and Print Process

Expert & Professional Training

May 14-16, 2013
Boston, MA

Is your organization…

  • Seeking to standardize workflow processes to reduce costs and expand efficiency?
  • Addressing the challenges of managing color across devices and workflows?
  • Interested in integrating and maintaining proven industry best practices and standards?
  • Committed to gaining control over color and print?

Leading print service providers and creative agencies are already benefiting from the G7 Process Control Training program. Learn the techniques these companies are using TODAY to work more efficiently and profitably than ever before by registering for the G7 Process Control Training!

G7 Process Control Training is…

  • Workflow training from creative through print
  • Developed by the industry’s leading workflow experts
  • Best practices proven to expand efficiencies and profits
  • An extension of the IDEAlliance G7 Expert & Professional Program

The G7 Process Control Program builds on the momentum of the original G7 program, which to-date has qualified more than 900 G7 Master companies worldwide and certified more than 1200 G7 Experts and Professionals. The G7 Process Control (G7PC) Program extends beyond the process of a one-time calibration, by providing a comprehensive set of tools for building a process control workflow from creative through print. Attendees of the G7PC training learn how to build a file targeted at a known industry print aim, such as GRACoL or SWOP, and how to maintain print and proof conditions to that same aim.

The techniques learned in G7PC include how to modify your aim when the substrate changes and still meet the customer’s expectations.  Included in the training are templates for building standard operating procedures and extensive reference documents.  The end result of a process control implementation program is long-lasting repeatable achievements in quality control and cost-savings.  This program is a must for any individual or organization wanting to take a print production facility to the next level of profitability and repeatability, with a “yes we can print that” attitude!

BENEFITS OF G7 PROCESS CONTROL

Attendees of the G7 PC Program are trained in proven techniques designed to reduce production costs and expand efficiencies and capabilities of print service providers.

Attendees...

  • Gain step-by-step instructions for improving manufacturing and operating procedures proven to expand profitability.
  • Benefit from the opportunity to become certified as a G7 Process Control Expert or Professional *
  • Receive a comprehensive set of educational materials that includes:
    • Customizable SOP templates to map your workflows
    • Editable documents, spreadsheets and tools for your workflow optimization
    • Reference material to further employee training and competency
    • Assessment tools for ongoing performance evaluation
    • Class manual and reference guide
    • Access to 8+ hours of online training to support ongoing education

Training Outline

  • G7 Working Space
  • Specifying Printing Aims
  • Evaluation of Printed Material to an Aim
  • PDF/X Fundamentals
  • Data Reception and Creation
  • Ink and Chemistry
  • Applying CIELAB and G7 Color Metrics
  • Relative Paper Theory and Application
  • Process Performance Capability and Classification
  • Trending and Analysis
  • Hardcopy Proofing
  • Viewing Conditions
  • How to Write a Standard Operating Procedure

ABOUT THE G7 PROCESS CONTROL TRAINING

G7PC Training is a combination of in-person and on-line training.  The in-person portion of the training is a small group instruction over a 3-day period. The online portion of the program includes more than eight (8) hours of online tutorials, designed to further enhance your training. The interactive eLearning modules and testing are available 24/7 from the comfort of home, office, or mobile device. In addition, the course deliverables include a comprehensive set of support materials, files, and a 600+-page book complete with customizable standard operating procedure templates and documentation.

ABOUT THE G7 PROCESS CONTROL MASTER QUALIFICATION PROGRAM

Once you have completed the G7 Process Control training you may also be interested in having your facility qualified in the G7 Process Control Master Qualification Program. You may proceed to become certified as a G7 Process Control Expert *, or hire an expert by searching the IDEAlliance database of certified experts.

A G7 Process Control Certified Expert is authorized to teach print providers and creative studios to optimize the print production process by providing on-site training, the development of custom standard operating procedures, and periodic assessment.

G7 Process Control Master Qualifications are available in configurations of:

>>  G7 Master– for Commercial Print Facilities

>>  G7 Creative– for Creative, Design, and Premedia Service Providers

>>  G7 GRACoL Digital– for Digital Print Facilities

CERTIFICATION PREREQUISITE

* To be certified as a G7 Process Control Expert or Professional, you must have successfully completed the G7 Process Control Certification program, led by Ron Ellis, Ron Ellis Consulting, LLC., & the G7 Certification Program, led by Don Hutcheson, of HutchColor LLC.

Event Date

May 14 - 16, 2013

Boston Marriott Peabody Hotel

Address: 
8A Centennial Drive - Peabody MA 01960 USA
Phone: 
877-901-2083
Fax: 
978-977-9700
URL: 
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bospb-boston-marriott-peabody/?toDate=10/28/11&groupCode=ideidea&fromDate=10/23/11&app=resvlink

The Boston Marriott Peabody Hotel is the designated Hotel for G7PCC USA training events.

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Schedule & Hotel

When: May 14-16, 2013

Location: Boston Marriott Peabody Hotel, Boston MA

Closest Airport: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

Schedule

(Tuesday-Wednesday)
9am – 5pm Eastern

(Thursday)
9am – 4pm Eastern

Trainer
Ron Ellis, Ron Ellis Consulting, LLC

Hotel
Boston Marriott Peabody

8A Centennial Drive
Peabody, MA 01960  USA
877-901-2083 or 978-977-970
Online Reservations: This link will be directed to the property's home page with the negotiated rate code already entered in the appropriate field so you can quickly make your room reservation.
 
  • IDEAlliance and the Peabody Hotel have come up with a great rate of just $130/night (+ taxes). To book your hotel room Click Here.
  • If you call the Peabody hotel directly use the IDEAlliance G7PC Group ID LIELIEA to receive the $130/night (+ taxes) rate.
  • Hotel room, dinner and all related travel costs to/from the airport to the hotel and airfare to/from Boston are the responsibility of the attendee.

Contacts
Registration
Illeny Maaza
703-837-1096 or imaaza@idealliance.org

Program
Joe Fazzi
913-839-9623 or jfazzi@idealliance.org

Training Curriculum

The following curriculum comprises both in-person and online portions of the G7 Process Control training curriculum.

Lesson 1 Working Spaces

  • Objectives:
    • Understand the concept of a working space
    • Understand implications and benefits of choosing the correct working space
    • Be able to load and configure G7 working space in Adobe CS applications

Lesson 2 Specifying Printing Aims

  • Objectives:
    • Understand the concept of a printing aim
    • How G7 print aims vary from traditional print aims
    • Understand how to communicate a printing aim
    • Example printing aim description

Lesson 3 Evaluation of a Proof to an Aim

  • Objectives:
    • Understand the concept of a colorimetric evaluation
    • Understand correct conditions for conducting a visual evaluation
    • Understand how to measure and evaluate a proof using the G7/ISO 12647-7 Control Strip
    • Understand how to measure and evaluate printed material using grey triplets, solids, and overprints

Lesson 4 Print Conformance (RIT Supplied)

Lesson 5 PDFX Fundamentals

  • Objectives:
    • Understand what PDF/X is
    • Understand how Ghent specifications relate to PDF/X
    • Know what ISO 15930 is

Lesson 6 Data Reception and Creation

  • Objectives:
    • Understand methods and procedures for receiving files
    • Understand how to create a PDF file including color management, layout production, and PDF creation
    • Be familiar with requirements of ISO 15930

Lesson 7 Platemaking

  • Objectives:
    • Staff will understand plate production best practices
    • Standard Operating Procedures for platemaking will be documented
    • Plate log file is on site
    • A test file will be output
      • PDF/X Tests rendered correctly by RIP and plate process
      • Linear plate can be output

Lesson 8 G7 Calibration (PSA) Sheetfed

  • Objectives:
    • Understand which type of G7 calibration to perform on a print process and machine
    • Be able to identify requirement and methods for performing G7 calibration on a sheetfed and/or web press
    • Be able to verify G7 calibration on a sheetfed and/or web press

Lesson 9 Ink and Chemistry

  • Objectives:
    • Understand the definition of an ISO 2846-1 Inks
    • Identify practical steps required to qualify ink for use in G7 Targeted operations
    • Understand methods of compensation for variation in ink and paper
    • Understand how to document and check press chemistry

Lesson 10 The Paper Work

  • Objective:
    • Understand paperwork required to complete a PCC Qualification

Lesson 11 PSA Audit Ready (RIT Supplied)

Lesson 12 Color Theory (CMP)

  • Objective:
    • Device differences and the need for color control
    • Closed loop color management versus open (ICC)
    • Achieve understanding of color management
    • Understand concepts and terminology of color control

Lesson 13 G7 Theory

  • Objectives:
    • Review Key Concepts of G7
    • Understand how G7 Relates to paper color
    • Understand fundamentals behind G7

Lesson 14 Applying CIELAB and G7 Color Metrics

  • Objectives:
    • Understand CIELAB
    • Understand how to adjust colors using CIELAB
    • Understand key G7 metrics and how they work.

Lesson 15 Relative Page Theory and Application

  • Objectives:
    • Understand the impact of substrate color on reproduction
    • Understand ways to simulate out of specification papers
    • Understand how to calculate and predict aims on out of specification papers

Lesson 16 Process Performance Capability & Classification

  • Objectives:
    • Understand the concept of machine variation
    • Understand the definition of process capability
    • Be able to use the GRACoL Tolerance Project spreadsheet to determine simple machine variation

Lesson 17 Soft Proofing

  • Objectives:
    • Understand the process of profiling a monitor
    • Understand how to configure applications for soft proofing
    • Know the limitations of soft proofing

Lesson 18 Process Control

  • Objectives:
    • Understand what process control is
    • Understand how to use process control to manage print quality
    • Be able to apply process control procedures to a production environment

Lesson 19 Trending Analysis

  • Objectives:
    • Understand how to record print trends
    • Understand what different print metrics mean when analyzing trends
    • Develop a plan to record and track trends in your plant

Lesson 20 Hardcopy Proofing

  • Objectives:
    • Understand how to validate a proof against a G7 characterization data set
    • Understand best practices and viewing conditions
    • Identify ISO proofing tolerances

Lesson 21 Viewing Conditions

  • Objectives:
    • Understand why viewing conditions are important
    • Understand implications of viewing conditions across the manufacturing process
    • Understand how to maintain viewing conditions

Lesson 22 G7 Compliance Levels

  • Objectives:
    • Understand the difference between G7 Grey and G7 Targeted
    • Understand the four G7 Compliance Levels
    • Be able to determine the appropriate compliance level for your print process

Lesson 23 Client Training

  • Objectives:
    • Understand how to communicate G7 concepts to your clients
    • Provide a presentation that can be sued with clients
    • Provide terminology to use with clients to help explain what G7 is and the benefits to them as the end client to use a G7 qualified printer.

Lesson 24 How ISO Relates

  • Objectives:
    • Understand how G7 relates to ISO
    • Know which ISO documents are used for print standards
    • Understand the connection between print standards and ROI

Lesson 25 TBA

Lesson 26 Digital Print

  • Objectives:
    • G7 can be used for digital devices
    • Most often a combination of G7 and using color management to target a G7 data set
    • Procedures for nesting the G7 Calibration on a digital device

PROCESS CONTROL TRAINING FEES

Non-Member: $3,500
Member: $3,000
G7 Expert/Professional: $2,500

Training Includes:

  • 35-hours of Training
  • 3-Day In-person Training
  • 8+Hours of Online Training Modules (25 lessons)
  • Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Documents
  • Customizable SOP Templates
  • Reference Documents and Class Manual
  • 3.5 Hours of Continuing Education Credit (CEUs)
  • 4.5 Hours of Online Color Management Training (CMP Fundamentals 2.0)

CERTIFICATION

Those seeking to become certified as an IDEAlliance Process Control Expert or Professional, must successfully complete both the G7 Process Control Certification training, led by Ron Ellis, Ron Ellis Consulting, LLC., as well as the G7 Certification Training, led by Don Hutcheson, of HutchColor LLC.. 

Benefits of Process Control Expert Certification:

  • Perform Process Control Master Qualifications
  • Additional Assessment Procedures, Documentation, Support Materials, and Presentations
  • Inclusion in IDEAlliance database of Certified Experts

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