Automatic and manual inspection in EyeC ProofRunner Sheetfed
- The EyeC ProofRunner software in the printing process
  In this chapter, the user is introduced to the fundamental steps of the print inspection with the EyeC ProofRunner system. The EyeC ProofRunner software allows for automatic as well as manual operation. The automatic mode, by which the software responds to signals from the control system of the print machine, is the standard mode of operation. A manual operation of the software is only necessary when there is no signal from the control system of the print machine is available. The following figure shows how the software integrates into the printing process. In the main part of the manual, both the automatic inspection process and the manual process are described step by step. EyeC ProofRunner Sheetfed systems use 2 modes. This manual describes the iX mode. iX stands for instant examination.
- Automatic inspection process
  - Starting the EyeC ProofRunner software
  - Import of the job data
  - Comparison of the PDF template with the reference sheet
    - Rendering a reference image
    - Calibrating job-specific shading
    - Approving the rendered reference
      This task applies to the iX mode.
  - Inspection screen
    In the inspection screen the user can switch between different views to monitor and/or adjust the actual inspection. The general user interface layout can be divided into 5 parts.
  - Inspection tabs
  - Statistics
  - EyeC ProofRunner buttons and shortcuts
    The following buttons and menu items are relevant for the inspection process. When applicable, corresponding shortcuts are listed.
  - Using the Toggle button
  - Machine animation
  - Comparing the reference sheet with the printed results
  - Report of the inspection results
- The manually-led inspection process

Calibrating job-specific shading

If pseudo defects due to paper white differences are experienced, do a paper white calibration before starting the next inspection. If the job-specific shading calibration is turned on, a paper white calibration step is available for the job setup.

See the marked Calibrate paper white button on the following figure.

Figure 1. Calibrate paper white button

For further information on how to enable the job-specific shading calibrations, see the EyeC ProofRunner Sheetfed iX 8.0 System Manual.