Method for printing a printing job using a printing press

Abstract

The method of the present invention includes: a) determining a main setting of a printing press, including: providing a substrate as a main substrate; printing a first test print having a plurality of test areas, using a first combination consisting of a printing fluid and the main substrate; detecting all or at least one selection of the test areas of the first test print; calculating and storing at least one first set value for the first machine setting as the main setting by a calculation technique; b) preparing for printing a printing job, including: replacing the substrate with a second combination consisting of a printing fluid and a substrate; printing a second test print having a plurality of test areas, using the second combination consisting of a printing fluid and a substrate and the machine setting; detecting all or at least one selection of the test areas of the second test print; calculating and storing at least one second set value for the second machine setting by a calculation technique, which is defined as a relative value with respect to the main setting; c) printing the printing job, using the second combination and the second machine setting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for printing a printing job using a printing press.

[0002] The present invention is in the technical field of the graphic industry and in particular in the field of setting or calibrating a printing press for a printing job, especially a printing press having a die or a print head, where, for example, a change in machine settings is made when changing the substrate to be printed. Background Art

[0003] It is known that for a plurality of printing jobs on a printing press, set values of the machine settings of a specific printing press are determined and stored individually for each printing job, where the set values are determined and stored as absolute values. Here, the differences between printing jobs can lie, for example, in the use of different substrates, such as paper. However, this approach has disadvantages because it is time-consuming and because the obtained set values or machine settings (which usually exist as data sets) can only be used for a specific (and not for other) printing press. Therefore, the data sets cannot be transferred or reused.

[0004] It is also known that the substrate is selected by the printing press manufacturer and qualified for use on its printing press. This applies, for example, to offset printing presses or digital printing presses, such as ink printers. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide an improvement over the prior art which in particular enables the setting (or calibration) of a printing press for a printing job (where, for example, a change in machine settings is made when changing the substrate) to be carried out in such a way that a qualitatively satisfactory printing result is achieved.

[0006] The object is solved by the method according to the present invention.

[0007] Advantageous and thus preferred developments of the present invention result from the description and the drawings.

[0008] The present invention proposes a method for printing a printing job using a printing press, which comprises the following steps:

[0009] a) Determine the main settings of the printing press, where step a includes: a1) providing a substrate as the main substrate; a2) printing a first test print using the printing press, the first test print having a plurality of test areas, where a first combination consisting of a printing fluid and the main substrate is used; a3) detecting all or at least one selection of the test areas of the first test print using a detection device; and a4) calculating, storing at least one first set value for the first machine setting of the printing press as the main setting by computational techniques; or step a includes: a1) providing a substrate as the main substrate; and a4') calculating, storing at least one first set value for the first machine setting of the printing press as the main setting and for the first combination consisting of a printing fluid and the main substrate by computational techniques, where the calculation by computational techniques is performed based on a computer-implemented mathematical model or on artificial intelligence KI learned using the stored data on the printing press and / or the substrate, and the mathematical model includes mathematical representations of the printing press, the printing fluid, and the substrate); b) Prepare to print a printing job using the printing press, where step b includes: b1) replacing the substrate with a second combination consisting of a printing fluid and the substrate; b2) printing a second test print using the printing press, the second test print having a plurality of test areas, where a second combination consisting of a printing fluid and the substrate and the main setting are used; b3) detecting all or at least one selection of the test areas of the second test print using a detection device; and b4) calculating, storing at least one second set value for the second machine setting by computational techniques, where the second set value is defined as a relative value with respect to the main setting; and c) Print the printing job using the printing press, where a second combination consisting of a printing fluid and the substrate and the second machine setting are used.

[0010] The invention also provides an additional method for printing a printing job using a printing press, in which a first machine setting is determined as the main setting for the printing press in the case of using a first substrate as the main substrate before printing and a second machine setting is used in the case of using a second substrate different from the first substrate during printing, and the second machine setting is defined relative to the main setting.

[0011] Advantageous embodiments and effects of the invention

[0012] The invention advantageously allows the settings (or calibration) of the printing press for a printing job to be carried out in such a way that changes in the machine settings, for example when replacing the printing fluid and / or the substrate, are made so that a printing result that is satisfactory in terms of quality is achieved.

[0013] Different from the prior art, the setting (or calibration) of a printing system, especially a printing press, i.e., the change of the machine setting or at least one set value (in this case the second set value) is not carried out as an absolute value when changing the substrate, but as a relative value with respect to the main setting according to the present invention.

[0014] The advantages provided by the present invention are that when the main setting changes, all other machine settings can be adapted quickly, with little effort and automatically. Time-consuming printing attempts can be dispensed with here, such as other test prints that may result in waste pages.

[0015] Set values that can be defined as relative values are, for example, the so-called ink limit, i.e., the maximum possible ink application under the required printing quality.

[0016] Another such set value is, for example, color pre-setting (in offset printing) or pre-setting for DUC and / or MNC (in inkjet printing). DUC refers to "Density Unevenness Compensation", i.e., the compensation for unwanted color density fluctuations in the printed image, and MNC refers to "Missing / Malfunctioning Nozzle Compensation", i.e., the compensation for unwanted malfunctions or failures of the printing nozzles.

[0017] Another such set value is, for example, substrate pretreatment, especially corona treatment and / or substrate- / fluid post-treatment, especially drying, hardening and / or needling.

[0018] In addition, the advantages provided by the present invention are that machine settings can be transferred from one printing press to another. Here, a function for adapting or transferring machine settings can be used between these machines.

[0019] The substrate can be paper, cardboard, foil (plastic or metal) or label material. The substrate can be sheet-shaped or web-shaped.

[0020] The substrate selected as the main substrate is preferably a high-quality and stable substrate, which is usually available in a printing factory or can be purchased without problems. The main substrate can also be referred to as the standard substrate.

[0021] The main substrate can be a single type of substrate, such as a certain paper, or can be a group of different types of substrates. The latter is advantageous if very different substrates, such as paper or foil, are to be used.

[0022] The first set value is determined for the main substrate (it can also be said: "on" the main substrate). Conversely, the main substrate is provided and used to determine the first set value.

[0023] The second setpoint is preferably determined for a substrate that is different from or deviates from the main substrate (it can also be said: "on" this substrate). This is advantageous and preferred if the substrate used is similar to the main substrate. Whether the substrate is similar in this sense can preferably be determined by correlation analysis. For example: for substrate group A and for the main substrate there are n (m≥2) parameter sets; and the correlation coefficient is calculated, that is, it is checked whether the changes in substrate group A are associated with the changes in the main substrate.

[0024] Furthermore, it is advantageous and therefore preferred that the printing press uses a similar principle in the machine parameter set, that is, in the machine settings, for example the same type of inking (such as inkjet). In contrast, for example, the connection between an inkjet-based system and a toner-based system in terms of coloring parameters is impossible or only possible to a strongly limited extent. In contrast, it is possible to couple the paper transport parameters of the two systems if the paper transport is based on a similar principle.

[0025] The printing fluid can be printing ink, such as offset printing ink, or toner or ink, such as UV-curable ink.

[0026] The replacement of the printing fluid can be carried out by replacing the printing fluid itself and / or replacing the screen through which the printing fluid is printed onto the substrate.

[0027] The first setpoint can be a single setpoint or a set of setpoints for the first machine setting of the printing press. Similarly, the second setpoint can be a single setpoint or a set of setpoints for the second machine setting of the printing press.

[0028] The main setpoint is preferably a set of setpoints and can be a complete set of setpoints, that is, the set can include all the important setpoints of the printing press.

[0029] The first setpoint and / or the second setpoint can be, for example, the color presetting (FVE) for the color area in offset printing or, for example, the presetting for the so-called "Density Unevenness Compensation (DUC)" or "Missing / Malfunctioning Nozzle Compensation (MNC)" in inkjet printing. According to the invention, the relative value is with reference to the main setpoint.

[0030] This reference can be additive: for example DUC 印刷作业 = DUC 主作业 + RW, where DUC 印刷作业 is the presetting of DUC during the printing operation (corresponding to step c of the method according to the invention), DUC 主作业is the presetting of the DUC during the main operation (corresponding to step a2 of the method according to the invention), and RW is a relative value. Accordingly, for example, MNC 印刷作业 = MNC 主作业 + RW or FVE 印刷作业 = FVE 主作业 + RW.

[0031] This reference can be a multiplication: for example, FVE 印刷作业 = FVE 主作业 * RW, where FVE 印刷作业 is the color presetting during the printing operation (corresponding to step c of the method according to the invention), FVE 主作业 is the color presetting during the main operation (corresponding to step a2 of the method according to the invention), and RW is a relative value. Accordingly, for example, DUC 印刷作业 = DUC 主作业 * RW or MNC 印刷作业 = MNC 主作业 * RW.

[0032] Alternatively, this reference can be stored in the form of a more complex mathematical function (compared to addition or multiplication).

[0033] Alternatively, this reference can be generated or learned in the case of using so-called artificial intelligence (KI), in particular in the case of using a digital computer or a so-called artificial neural network. For this learning, the stored data on the printing press and / or the substrate, in particular on the previous machine settings in the case of different substrates to be printed, can be used.

[0034] The ICC profile used during printing can be a conventional ICC profile, in particular an ICC profile for a printing press, such as an offset printing press or a toner printing press or an ink printing press.

[0035] The first and / or second machine setting can each be a setting or a set of settings for the printing press, such as the amount of ink or ink to be transferred. This also applies to the first and / or second set values.

[0036] The replacement of the substrate from the first combination consisting of the printing fluid and the substrate to the second combination consisting of the printing fluid and the substrate can be carried out automatically, for example, controlled by a digital computer. Alternatively, the replacement can be carried out manually.

[0037] When replacing the combination consisting of the printing fluid and the substrate in steps b1 and b2, the main setting remains basically unchanged, that is, the possible changes in the main setting that are not caused by the replacement of the printing fluid and / or the substrate (since they are not important here) are not considered.

[0038] Multiple first test prints can also be printed instead of just one first test print. Multiple second test prints can also be printed instead of just one second test print.

[0039] Preferred extensions of the present invention are described below (abbreviation: extension).

[0040] A feature of one extension can be that the printing operation and another printing operation are identical to each other. A feature of one extension can be that the printing operation and another printing operation are different from each other. Herein, a "printing operation" refers to the printing image to be printed or its data. Even when the printing operations are the same, the printing fluid and / or the substrate can be changed, i.e., varied.

[0041] A feature of one extension can be that the first printing fluid (the printing fluid in the first combination) is a first printing ink or a set of first printing inks and the second printing fluid (the printing fluid in the second combination) is a second printing ink or a set of second printing inks. These printing inks can preferably be offset printing inks. A set of printing inks can include process colors CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) and optionally special colors.

[0042] A feature of one extension can be that the first printing ink and the second printing ink are identical to each other or the first set of printing inks and the second set of printing inks are identical to each other. A feature of one extension can be that the first printing ink and the second printing ink are different from each other or the first set of printing inks and the second set of printing inks are different from each other. For example, sets of printing inks from different manufacturers can be used.

[0043] A feature of one extension can be that the second machine setting includes a change in the amount of a printing ink or the amount of at least one printing ink in a set of printing inks relative to the first machine setting or the main setting, wherein a second set value is adopted during the change.

[0044] A feature of one extension can be that in step a), a first printing form or a set of first printing forms is adopted. The first printing form or the set of first printing forms can be manufactured by an exposure machine. This manufacturing can be carried out before step a). The printing form can be a printing plate, such as an offset printing plate.

[0045] A feature of an extended solution may lie in that step c) further includes: c1) manufacturing a second printing form or a set of second printing forms. A feature of an extended solution may lie in that the second printing form or the set of second printing forms is manufactured in such a way that the changed amount of printing ink is thereby transferred to the substrate. A feature of an extended solution may lie in that the manufacturing includes exposure, wherein the set value or a value corresponding to the set value or calculated from the set value is used. A feature of an extended solution may lie in that the second printing form or the second set of printing forms is used in step c). Thereby, within the framework of the setting (or calibration), preferably other printing forms or other sets of printing forms are produced and then used (compared to the first printing form / first set of printing forms), which transfer other amounts of ink. However, the ICC profile used during printing preferably remains substantially unchanged. The printing form can be a printing plate, for example, an offset printing plate.

[0046] A feature of an extended solution may lie in that the first printing fluid (the printing fluid in the first combination) is a first ink or a first set of inks and the second printing fluid (the printing fluid in the second combination) is a second ink or a second set of inks. These inks can preferably be UV-curable inks. A set of inks can include the process colors CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) and optionally special colors.

[0047] A feature of an extended solution may lie in that the first ink and the second ink are identical to each other or the first set of inks and the second set of inks are identical to each other. A feature of an extended solution may lie in that the first ink and the second ink are different from each other or the first set of inks and the second set of inks are different from each other. For example, sets of inks from different manufacturers can be used.

[0048] A feature of an extended solution may lie in that the second machine setting includes a change in the amount of one ink or at least one ink in a set of inks relative to the first machine setting or the main setting, wherein a set value is used during the change.

[0049] A feature of an extended solution may lie in that step c) further includes: c2) a change in the calibration of the print head of the printing press. Here, the calibration can be carried out by means of a calibration characteristic curve. Thereby, within the framework of the setting (or calibration), preferably other calibration characteristic curves for the print head are produced and then used, which transfer other amounts of ink. However, the ICC profile used during printing preferably remains substantially unchanged. For each print head, its own characteristic curve can be produced.

[0050] A feature of an extended solution may lie in that the first and / or second test print includes a media wedge. The media wedge can form a test area, at least form the selected test area, or be arranged additionally to the test area. A feature of an extended solution may lie in that the media wedge is a Fogra media wedge.

[0051] A feature of an extended solution may be that the settings of the printing press are changed automatically, for example, by a digital computer. A feature of an extended solution may be that the settings of the printing press are changed manually.

[0052] A feature of an extended solution may be that the detection device is a camera. A feature of an extended solution may be that the detection device is a spectrometer.

[0053] A feature of an extended solution may be that a digital computer is used to calculate and store the second set value in computing technology.

[0054] A feature of an extended solution, in particular an extended solution of another method of the present invention, may be that the color preset or the settings for DUC and / or MNC are defined relatively here. DUC refers to "Density Unevenness Compensation", that is, the compensation for the undesired color density fluctuations in the printed image, and MNC refers to "Missing / Malfunctioning Nozzle Compensation", that is, the compensation for the undesired malfunction or failure of the printing nozzles.

[0055] The features and feature combinations (in any combination with each other) disclosed in the above paragraphs of the technical field, the invention content, and the extended solutions, as well as in the following paragraphs of the embodiments, constitute other advantageous extended solutions of the present invention. Description of the Drawings

[0056] Figures 1 to 4 Show the preferred embodiments and extended solutions of the present invention. Corresponding features are provided with the same reference numerals in the drawings. For the sake of clarity, some of the repeated reference numerals in the drawings are omitted.

[0057] Figure 1 Show method steps a to c,

[0058] Figure 2a Show method steps a1 to a4,

[0059] Figure 2b Show for Figure 2a Alternative method steps a1 and a4',

[0060] Figure 3a Show method steps b1 to b4 and optionally up to b5a or b5b,

[0061] Figure 4 Show the device when implementing a preferred embodiment of the method of the present invention. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0062] Figure 1 and 2a 2b and 3a respectively show details of preferred embodiments of the method according to the invention for printing at least two printing jobs using a printing press: Figure 1 show method steps a to c, Figure 2a show method steps a1 to a4, Figure 2b show for Figure 2a alternative method steps a1 and a4', Figure 3a show method steps b1 to b4 and optionally up to b5a or b5b.

[0063] The individual method steps are explained below:

[0064] Step a): Determine (a) the main settings for the printing press 1 (see also Figure 4 ).

[0065] Step a includes sub-steps a1 to a4.

[0066] Sub-step a1): Provide a1 a substrate as the so-called main substrate MS. This substrate is in the example shown the first substrate S1, for example paper.

[0067] Sub-step a2): Print a2 a first test print 4a using the printing press 1, which first test print has a plurality of test areas 5, wherein a first combination K1 consisting of a printing fluid and the main substrate MS (in the example shown S1) is used. The printing fluid is in the example shown the first printing fluid F1. The machine settings can be the settings M0, for example the machine basic settings or the machine settings from a previous printing job. Optionally, an ICC profile is used. The first test print 4a can include a media wedge 11, for example a Fogra media wedge.

[0068] Sub-step a3): Detect a3 all or at least one selection of the test areas 5 (and / or the media wedge 11) of the first test print 4a using a detection device 6, for example a camera or a spectrometer. Transmit the detection result, for example the camera image, preferably to a digital computer 7.

[0069] Sub-step a4): Calculate and store at least one first setting value (EW1) from the detected test areas 5 (and / or the media wedge 11) for the first machine setting M1 of the printing press 1 as the main setting ME using computational techniques.

[0070] Here, a digital computer 7 (or alternatively another digital computer) can be used.

[0071] Alternatively, step a includes sub-steps a1 and a4'.

[0072] Sub-step a1): Provide a1 substrate as the so-called main substrate MS. In the example shown, this substrate is the first substrate S1, such as paper.

[0073] Sub-step a4'): For the first machine setting M1 of the printing press 1 as the main setting ME and for the first combination K1 consisting of the printing fluid and the main substrate MS (in the example shown, S1), calculate and store at least one first set value (EW1) by computational means, where this computational determination is based on a computer-implemented mathematical model 13 that includes a mathematical representation of the printing press, the printing fluid, and the substrate, or is based on KI (artificial intelligence) (learned using the stored data on the printing press and / or the substrate). In the example shown, the printing fluid is the first printing fluid F1. The machine setting can be setting M0, such as the machine basic setting or the machine setting from a previous printing job. Optionally, an ICC profile is used.

[0074] Step b): Prepare b to print the printing job 3 using the printing press 1.

[0075] Step b includes sub-steps b1 to b4, optionally up to b5a or b5b.

[0076] Sub-step b1): Replace the substrate W with a second combination K2 consisting of the printing fluid and the substrate (and / or the screen). In the example shown, the printing fluid is still the first printing fluid F1 and the substrate is replaced with a second substrate S2, such as other paper. Alternatively, other replacements can also be implemented, such as F1 to F2 and S1 to S2. For this replacement W, more than just two printing fluids or two substrates can be provided: generally n different printing fluids and m different substrates (where n > 1 and m > 1).

[0077] Sub-step b2): Print b2 a second test print 4b using the printing press 1, which second test print has a plurality of test areas 5, where the second combination K2 consisting of the printing fluid and the substrate and the machine setting ME are used.

[0078] Sub-step b3): Detect b3 all or at least one selection of the test areas 5 (and / or the media wedge 11) of the second test print 4b using a detection device 6, such as a camera or a spectrometer. Transmit the detection result, such as the camera image, preferably to a digital computer 7.

[0079] Sub-step b4): For the second machine setting M2, at least one second set value EW2 is obtained and stored by means of a computational technique, where the second set value EM2 is defined as a relative value with respect to the main setting ME. In the example shown: M2 = ME * R, where R is the relative value. Here, the digital computer 7 (or alternatively: the additional digital computer / another digital computer) is used.

[0080] The second machine setting M2 can include a change in the amount of printing ink or the amount of at least one printing ink in a set of printing inks with respect to the first machine setting M1, where the second set value EW2 is used during this change. The second set value can be, for example, the value of the change (i.e., relative) or the value to be reset (i.e., absolute).

[0081] Optional sub-step b5a (in the case of a printing press with a printing form, for example, offset printing): Produce a second printing form 8 or a set of second printing forms 8. Here, the second printing form or the set of second printing forms can be produced in such a way that the changed amount of printing ink is transferred to the substrate thereby. The production can include exposing with an exposure machine 9, where the second set value EW2 or a value corresponding to the second set value is used.

[0082] Optional sub-step b5b (in the case of a printing press with a print head, for example, inkjet printing): Change the calibration of the print head 10 of the printing press 1.

[0083] Step c): Print a printing job 3 with the printing press 1, where the second combination K2 consisting of the printing fluid and the substrate and the second machine setting M2 are used. Optionally, an ICC profile is used.

[0084] Figure 4 The figure shows a device when implementing a preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention. Here, the printing press 1 is used: either a printing press with a printing form (preferably exposed by an exposure machine 9) (shown in the lower part of Figure 1 ; for example, an offset printing press), or a printing press with a print head 10 (shown in the upper part of Figure 1 ; for example, an inkjet printer). The control of the printing press 1 is carried out by the digital computer or another digital computer 7; the printing press conveys (see the arrows shown) and processes the substrate 12; in the example shown, sheet-shaped substrates from a stack are processed; alternatively, web-shaped or strip-shaped substrates from a roll are processed.

[0085] List of reference numerals

[0086] 1 Printing press

[0087] 2 Determine the main setting for, in particular, the first test print

[0088] 3 Printing operations

[0089] 4a First test print

[0090] 4b Second test print

[0091] 5 Multiple test areas

[0092] 6 Detection device, in particular a camera or spectrometer

[0093] 7 Digital computer

[0094] 8 Second stamper

[0095] 9 Exposure machine

[0096] 10 Print head

[0097] 11 Media wedge

[0098] 12 Substrate

[0099] 13 Mathematical model

[0100] F1 First printing fluid, in particular printing ink or ink

[0101] F2 Second printing fluid, in particular printing ink or ink

[0102] S1 First substrate, in particular a sheet

[0103] S2 Second substrate, in particular a sheet

[0104] MS Main substrate

[0105] K1 First combination consisting of printing fluid and substrate

[0106] W Replace printing fluid and / or substrate

[0107] K2 Second combination consisting of printing fluid and substrate

[0108] ICC Predetermined ICC profile

[0109] M0 Machine basic settings / Previous machine settings

[0110] M1 First machine settings

[0111] M2 Second machine settings

[0112] ME Main machine settings

[0113] R Relative value

[0114] EW1 First set value

[0115] EW2 Second set value

[0116] a Determine the main setting

[0117] a1 Provide

[0118] a2 Print a test print

[0119] a3 Detect all or at least one selection in the test area

[0120] a4 Calculate and store at least one first setting value

[0121] a4' Calculate and store at least one first setting value

[0122] b Prepare a printing operation

[0123] b2 Print a test print

[0124] b3 Detect all or at least one selection in the test area

[0125] b4 Calculate and store at least one second setting value

[0126] b5a Manufacture a second printing form or a set of second printing forms

[0127] b5b Change the calibration of the print head

[0128] c Perform the printing operation.

Claims

1. A method for printing a printing job using a printing press, comprising the following steps: a) Determining a main setting (ME) for the printing press (1), where Step a includes: a1) Providing a substrate as a main substrate (MS); a2) Printing a first test print (4a) using the printing press, the first test print having a plurality of test areas (5), where a first combination (K1) consisting of a printing fluid (F1, F2) and the main substrate is used; a3) Detecting all or at least one selection of the test areas of the first test print using a detection device (6); and a4) Determining and storing at least one first set value (EW1) for a first machine setting (M1) of the printing press as the main setting by computational techniques. Or step a includes: a1) Providing a substrate as a main substrate (MS) and a4') Determining and storing at least one first set value (EW1) for a first machine setting (M1) of the printing press (1) as the main setting (ME) and for a first combination (K1) consisting of a printing fluid (F1, F2) and the main substrate, where the determination by computational techniques is based on a computer-implemented mathematical model (13) or on artificial intelligence KI learned using stored data on the printing press and / or the substrate, and the mathematical model includes mathematical representations of the printing press, the printing fluid, and the substrate. b) Preparing to print a printing job using the printing press, where step b includes: b1) Replacing the substrate with a second combination (K2) consisting of a printing fluid and the substrate; b2) Printing a second test print (4b) using the printing press, the second test print having a plurality of test areas (5), where a second combination consisting of a printing fluid and the substrate and the main setting (ME) are used; b3) Detecting all or at least one selection of the test areas of the second test print using a detection device (6); b4) Determining and storing at least one second set value (EW2) for a second machine setting (M2) by computational techniques, where the second set value is defined as a relative value with respect to the main setting; and c) Printing a printing job (3) using the printing press, where a second combination (K2) consisting of a printing fluid and the substrate and the second machine setting are used.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the second machine setting (M2) includes a change in the amount of a printing ink or the amount of at least one printing ink in a set of printing inks with respect to the first machine setting (M1), where the second set value (EW2) is used during the change.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that step b) further includes: b5a) Manufacturing a second printing form (8) or a set of second printing forms (8).

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that the second printing form (8) or the set of second printing forms (8) is manufactured such that the changed amount of printing ink is transferred to the substrate thereby.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The manufacturing includes exposure, wherein the second set value (EW2) or a value corresponding to or calculated from the second set value is used.

6. The method according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that in step c), the one second stamper (8) or the set of second stampers (8) is used.

7. The method according to any one of the above claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the second machine setting (M2) includes a change in the amount of one ink or at least one ink of a set of inks relative to the first machine setting (M1), wherein the second set value (EW2) is used during the change.

8. The method according to any one of the above claims 1 to 5, characterized in that step b) further includes: b5b) changing the calibration of the print head (10) of the printing press (1).

9. A method of printing a printing job using a printing press, wherein before printing, a first machine setting is determined as the main setting for the printing press in the case of using a first substrate as the main substrate, and during printing, a second machine setting is used in the case of using a second substrate different from the first substrate, and the second machine setting is defined relative to the main setting.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that a color preset or a setting for DUC and / or MNC is defined relatively herein.

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