Pro Sheet Professional Setup: For the ultimate in precision and efficiency, ask about our professional setup service, where a qualified Thompson-Boyd technician prepares your carrier sheet for you.
Custom Litho-Dies: Our custom dies provide the flexibility to accomplish any specialized cutting job directly on your press.
Clean the Impression Cylinder: Before you begin, thoroughly clean the impression cylinder to remove any oil or grease. Ensure the surface is completely dry before applying the rule.
While our rules are designed to be blanket-friendly, many printers prefer to use an old blanket or a protection sheet. When reusing a blanket, always check that the previous job's position won't interfere with the current layout.
Clearly place guidelines on your plates. Before applying the rule, confirm you can position it in precise accordance with the artwork and that you have the correct type and size of Thompson-Boyd rule for the job.
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This method transfers the plate image directly to the impression cylinder to serve as your placement guide.
Transfer the Image: Ink up the press and run one cycle without paper. This will transfer a clear image of your guidelines onto the impression cylinder.
Carefully align the rule with the guidelines on the cylinder and press down firmly.
Measure and cut the rule to the required length. Remove the paper backing to expose the adhesive.
Overlay the rule with the provided clear tape. As you prepare for the run, check that all press parts clear the rule. Run a few make-ready sheets to check placement and adjust pressure as needed.
This method secures the rule to a carrier sheet, which is then adhered to the impression cylinder—ideal for complex or recurring jobs.
With a carrier sheet on a flat surface, apply the rule along your guidelines. Overlay the rule with the clear tape.
Apply a light coat of spray adhesive to the area of the impression cylinder where the carrier sheet will be positioned.
Place the carrier sheet onto the feeder table, aligning it with the head stop and side guide. Manually turn the press forward and feed the sheet in, allowing only the unit being used to go on impression.
The carrier sheet will adhere to the cylinder. Stop the press when the sheet is halfway through and cut off the gripper bite. Secure the leading edge of the carrier sheet with additional tape.
Back off the pressure and adjust as desired for the job. After the run, the carrier sheet can be carefully removed and stored for future use.
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