Method for executing printing job using printer

Abstract

To provide a scheme for improving prior arts so that, especially, when, for example, printed matter is changed, settings (or calibration) of the printer can be so made for one printing job in which machine settings are changed as to obtain a printing result which is satisfactory in quality.SOLUTION: A method has a) a step for determining master settings for a printer, and comprises printing first test printed matter (4a) which has a plurality of test fields, wherein a first combination of printing fluid and master printed matter being used. The method has b) a step (b) for preparing printing of a printing job, and the method also has a step for executing the printing job, wherein a second combination of the printing fluid and printed matter and second machine settings are used.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for printing a print job using a printing press, having the features described in the broader concept of claim 1 or the broader concept of claim 9.

[0002] Technical field The present invention is in the technical field of the graphics industry, and more particularly in the field of setting up or calibrating printing presses for print jobs, especially printing presses having printing plates or print heads, where, for example, changes to the machine settings are made when the material to be printed is changed.

[0003] Conventional technology It is known that the machine settings for a particular printing press for multiple print jobs are identified and stored separately on that printing press for each print job, and in this case, these settings are identified and stored as absolute values. Multiple print jobs may differ from one another, for example, by using different substrates, such as different types of paper. However, the above procedure is disadvantageous because it is time-consuming, and the acquired settings or machine settings, which essentially exist as a dataset, can only be used on that specific printing press—not on other printing presses. Therefore, it is impossible to repurpose those datasets.

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

[0005] Technical issues Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an improvement over the prior art that enables the setting (or calibration) of a printing press to be performed in a manner that yields satisfactory print results, particularly for print jobs where changes to the machine settings are made, for example, when the material to be printed is changed.

[0006] Solution to the problem according to the present invention According to the present invention, the above problems are solved by the method described in claim 1 or 9.

[0007] Advantageous and therefore preferred forms of the present invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the specification and the drawings.

[0008] The method according to the present invention for printing a print job using a printing press is: a) Having a step of determining the master settings for the printing press, Step a is, a1) Providing a certain printable material as a master printable material, a2) Printing a first test printout having multiple test fields using a printing press, wherein a first combination of printing fluid and master printout is used. a3) Using a detection device, detect all or at least one of the selected objects in the test field of the first test printout, a4) As a master setting, at least one first setting value is computationally identified and stored for the first machine setting of the printing press. Includes, or Step a is, a1) Providing a certain printable material as a master printable material, a4') Computationally identifying and storing at least one first setting value for a first machine setting of a printing press and for a first combination of printing fluid and master substrate, wherein the computational identification is performed based on a computer-implemented mathematical model that includes mathematical representations of the printing press, printing fluid and substrate, or based on AI that has been learned using stored data about the printing press and / or substrate. Includes, This method is b) The step of preparing to print a print job using a printing press, Step b is, b1) Changing the substrate to a second combination of printing fluid and substrate, b2) Printing a second test printout having multiple test fields using a printing press, wherein a second combination of printing fluid and substrate, and a master setting are used. b3) Using a detection device, detect all or at least one of the selected objects in the test field of the second test printout, b4) For a second machine setting, at least one second setting value is computationally identified and stored, wherein the second setting value is defined as a value relative to a master setting. Includes, This method is c) A step of printing a print job using a printing press, wherein a second combination of printing fluid and a substrate and a second machine setting are used. It has.

[0009] A further method according to the present invention for printing a print job using a printing press is a method in which, before printing, a first print material is used as the master print material and a first machine setting is identified as the master setting for the printing press, and during printing, a second print material different from the first print material is used and a second machine setting defined relative to the master setting is used.

[0010] Advantageous embodiments and effects of the present invention The present invention advantageously enables the setting (or calibration) of a printing press for a print job to be performed in such a way that satisfactory print results are obtained, for example, when the printing fluid and / or the material to be printed are changed, the machine settings are changed.

[0011] Unlike in the prior art, when the material to be printed is changed, the settings (or calibration) of the printing system, particularly the printing press, i.e., the machine settings or at least one—in this case, a second—setting value is changed, according to the present invention, not as an absolute value, but as a relative value to the master setting.

[0012] The present invention offers the advantage of enabling the rapid, minimally assisted, and automatic adaptation of all further machine settings when master settings are changed. For example, it eliminates the need for time-consuming and laborious printing trials, such as further test prints that may result in printing errors.

[0013] A setting value that can be defined as a relative value is, for example, the so-called ink limit, i.e., the maximum possible ink application amount at the required print quality.

[0014] Further such settings include, for example, ink presets (for offset printing) or presets for DUC and / or MNC (for ink printing). DUC stands for "Density Unevenness Compensation," meaning compensation for undesirable variations in ink density in the printed image, and MNC stands for "Missing / Malfunctioning Nozzle Compensation," meaning compensation for undesirable failures or malfunctions of the printing nozzles.

[0015] Further such setting values are, for example, a pre-treatment of the printed material, in particular corona treatment, and / or a post-treatment of the printed material / fluid, in particular drying, curing, and / or pinning.

[0016] The present invention further provides the advantage that machine settings can be transferred from one printing machine to another. In this case, functions for adapting or transferring machine settings between machines can be used.

[0017] The printed material may be paper, cardboard, foil (plastic or metal), or label material. The printed material may be in sheet form or web form.

[0018] The printed material selected as the master printed material is preferably a stable high-quality printed material that is generally present in a printing factory or can be procured without problems. The master printed material can also be referred to as a reference printed material.

[0019] The master printed material may be a single type of printed material, for example a specific paper, or a group of a plurality of different types of printed materials. The latter is advantageous when using printed materials that are very different from each other, for example paper and foil.

[0020] The first set value is specified for the master printed material (it can also be said "for" the master printed material). Conversely, the master printed material is prepared and used to specify the first set value.

[0021] The second setting is preferably specified for a substrate that is different from or distinct from the master substrate (it can also be said "for" this substrate). It is advantageous and therefore preferable if the substrate used is similar to the master substrate. Whether the substrates are similar in this sense can preferably be determined by correlation analysis. In one example, there are n (n≧2) parameter sets for substrate group A and the master substrate, and correlation coefficients are calculated to check whether changes in substrate group A correlate with changes in the master substrate.

[0022] Furthermore, it is advantageous and therefore preferable when printing presses use similar basis in terms of machine parameter sets, i.e., machine settings, such as the same type of coloring method (e.g., inkjet). In contrast, connections regarding coloring parameters between, for example, an inkjet-based system and a toner-based system are either impossible or only possible to a very limited extent (because the basis is not similar). On the other hand, if the paper transport is based on similar principles, it would be possible to connect the paper transport parameters of both systems.

[0023] The printing fluid may be a printing ink, such as an offset printing ink, or a toner, or an ink, such as a UV-curable ink.

[0024] The printing fluid can be changed by altering the printing fluid itself and / or by changing the screen used to print the printing fluid onto the substrate.

[0025] The first setting may be a single setting or a set of settings for the first machine setting of the printing press. The second setting may also be a single setting or a set of settings for the second machine setting of the printing press.

[0026] The master settings are preferably a set of setting values, and may be a complete set of setting values, i.e., the set can include all substantial setting values of the printing press.

[0027] The first setting value and / or the second setting value may be, for offset printing, for example, an ink pre-setting (FVE) for an ink zone, or for inkjet printing, for example, a pre-setting for so-called "Density Unevenness Compensation" (DUC) and / or "Missing / Malfunctioning Nozzle Compensation" (MNC). The relative values are related to the master settings according to the present invention.

[0028] This relationship may be additive, for example for DUC 印刷ジョブ = DUC マスタジョブ + RW, where DUC 印刷ジョブ is the pre-setting of DUC in the print job (corresponding to step c of the method according to the present invention), DUC マスタジョブ is the pre-setting of DUC in the master job (corresponding to step a2 of the method according to the present invention), and RW is the relative value. Correspondingly, for example, for MNC 印刷ジョブ = MNC マスタジョブ + RW, or for FVE 印刷ジョブ = FVE マスタジョブ + RW may be.

[0029] This relationship may be multiplicative, for example for FVE 印刷ジョブ = FVE マスタジョブ * RW, where FVE 印刷ジョブ is the ink pre-setting in the print job (corresponding to step c of the method according to the present invention), FVE マスタジョブ is the ink pre-setting in the master job (corresponding to step a2 of the method according to the present invention), and RW is the relative value. Correspondingly, for example, for DUC 印刷ジョブ = DUC マスタジョブ * RW, or for MNC 印刷ジョブ = MNC マスタジョブ * RW may be.

[0030] Alternatively, this relationship can be stored in the form of a more complex mathematical function—compared to addition or multiplication.

[0031] Alternatively, this relationship can be generated or learned using so-called artificial intelligence (AI), particularly using digital computers or so-called artificial neural networks. Data stored about the printing press and / or the materials to be printed, especially the previous machine settings, can be used for learning, given the variety of materials to be printed.

[0032] The ICC profile used during printing may be a conventional ICC profile, and in particular may be an ICC profile for a printing press, such as an offset printing press, toner printing press, or ink printing press.

[0033] The first machine setting and / or the second machine setting may each be a setting or set of settings relating to the printing press, for example, the amount of ink to be transferred or the amount of ink. The same applies to the first setting value and / or the second setting value.

[0034] The change of the substrate from a first combination of printing fluid to a second combination of printing fluid and substrate can be performed automatically, for example, under the control of a digital computer. Alternatively, this change can also be performed manually.

[0035] The master settings remain substantially unchanged when the combination of print fluid and substrate is changed in steps b1 and b2; that is, any possible changes to the master settings not caused by changes in the print fluid and / or substrate are not considered—as they are not relevant in this context.

[0036] You can print not just one first test print, but multiple first test prints. You can also print not just one second test print, but multiple second test prints.

[0037] Advanced Forms of the Invention The following describes preferred advanced forms (abbreviated as advanced forms) of the present invention.

[0038] One developmental form may be characterized in that the print job and subsequent print jobs are the same as each other. Another developmental form may be characterized in that the print job and subsequent print jobs are different from each other. In this specification, “print job” means the print image or its data to be printed. Even the same print job can be modified, i.e., changed, by changing the printing fluid and / or the material to be printed.

[0039] One advanced form may be characterized in that the first printing fluid (printing fluid in the first combination) is a first printing ink or a set of first printing inks, and the second printing fluid (printing fluid in the second combination) is a second printing ink or a set of second printing inks. The printing ink may preferably be an offset printing ink. The set of printing inks may include process inks CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) and optionally spot colors.

[0040] One developmental form may be characterized in that the first printing ink and the second printing ink are the same, or the set of the first printing ink and the set of the second printing ink are the same. Another developmental form may be characterized in that the first printing ink and the second printing ink are different, or the set of the first printing ink and the set of the second printing ink are different. For example, sets of printing inks from various different manufacturers can be used.

[0041] One advanced form may be characterized in that the second machine setting includes changing the amount of printing ink relative to the first machine setting or master setting, or changing the amount of at least one printing ink from a set of printing inks, and when the change is made, the second setting value is used.

[0042] One advanced form may be characterized in that in step a), a first printing plate or a set of first printing plates is used. The first printing plate or set of first printing plates can be manufactured using an exposure apparatus. This manufacturing can be carried out before step a. The printing plate may be a printing plate, for example, an offset printing plate.

[0043] One evolution may be characterized in that step c) further comprises manufacturing a second plate or set of second plates in c1). One evolution may be characterized in that the second plate or set of second plates is manufactured such that a modified amount of printing ink is transferred to the material to be printed. One evolution may be characterized in that the manufacturing includes exposure, in which a set value, or a value corresponding to the set value, or a value calculated from the set value is used. One evolution may be characterized in that in step c), the second plate or set of second plates is used. Thus, within the framework of setting (or calibration), a plate or set of plates different from the first plate / set of first plates is produced and subsequently used, preferably transferring a different amount of ink. However, the ICC profile used during printing is preferably kept substantially unchanged. The plate may be a printing plate, for example, an offset printing plate.

[0044] One advanced form may be characterized in that the first printing fluid (printing fluid in the first combination) is a first ink or a set of first inks, and the second printing fluid (printing fluid in the second combination) is a second ink or a set of second inks. The ink may preferably be a UV-curable ink. The set of inks may include process inks CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) and optionally spot colors.

[0045] One developmental form may be characterized in that the first ink and the second ink are the same, or that the set of the first ink and the set of the second ink are the same. Another developmental form may be characterized in that the first ink and the second ink are different, or that the set of the first ink and the set of the second ink are different. For example, ink sets from various different manufacturers can be used.

[0046] One advanced form may be characterized in that the second machine setting includes changing the amount of ink relative to the first machine setting or master setting, or changing the amount of at least one ink in a set of inks, and when the change is made, the setting value is used.

[0047] One advanced form may be characterized in that step c) further includes c2) changing the calibration of the print head of the printing press. This calibration can be carried out via a calibration characteristic curve. Thus, within the framework of the setting (or calibration), different calibration characteristic curves for the print heads are generated and subsequently used, preferably capable of transferring different amounts of ink. However, the ICC profile used during printing is preferably left substantially unchanged. A unique characteristic curve can be generated for each print head.

[0048] One evolutionary form may be characterized in that the first test print and / or the second test print include a media wedge. The media wedge can form a test field, at least a selected test field, or can be provided in addition to the test field. One evolutionary form may be characterized in that the media wedge is a Fogra media wedge.

[0049] One advanced form may be characterized in that the settings of the printing press are changed automatically, for example, by a digital computer. Another embodiment may be characterized in that the settings of the printing press are changed manually.

[0050] One advanced form may be characterized by the detection device being a camera. Another advanced form may be characterized by the detection device being a spectrometer.

[0051] One advanced form may be characterized by the use of a digital computer when computationally identifying and storing the second set value.

[0052] In particular, one further development of the method according to the present invention may be characterized in that the ink preset, or the settings for DUC and / or MNC, are relatively defined. DUC stands for “Density Unevenness Compensation,” i.e., compensation for undesirable fluctuations in ink density in the printed image, and MNC stands for “Missing / Malfunctioning Nozzle Compensation,” i.e., compensation for undesirable failure or malfunction of the printing nozzle.

[0053] The features and combinations of features disclosed in the above chapters on the technical field, the present invention, and advanced forms, and in the following chapter on embodiments, represent further advantageous advanced forms of the present invention—in any combination with each other. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0054] [Figure 1] This figure shows steps a to c of the method. [Figure 2A] This figure shows steps a1 to a4 of the method. [Figure 2B] This figure shows alternative method steps a1 and a4' to Figure 2A. [Figure 3] This diagram shows the method steps b1 to b4, and optionally b5a or b5b. [Figure 4] This figure shows an apparatus used to carry out a preferred embodiment of the method according to the present invention.

[0055] Examples and drawings of the present invention Figures 1 to 4 show preferred embodiments of the present invention and its advanced forms. Corresponding features are denoted by the same reference numerals in each figure. Repeated reference numerals in each figure have been partially omitted for clarity.

[0056] Figures 1, 2A, 2B, and 3 detail preferred embodiments of the method according to the present invention for printing at least two print jobs using a printing press, respectively. Figure 1 shows method steps a to c. Figure 2A shows method steps a1 to a4. Figure 2B shows method steps a1 and a4' as in Figure 2A. Figure 3 shows method steps b1 to b4, and optionally b5a or b5b.

[0057] The following describes each method step.

[0058] Step a) is to determine the master settings for printing press 1 (a) (see also Figure 4).

[0059] Step a includes sub-steps a1 to a4.

[0060] Partial step a1) is to provide a substrate as a so-called master substrate MS. The substrate is, in the illustrated example, a first substrate S1, for example, paper.

[0061] Partial step a2) is to print a first test print 4a having multiple test fields 5 using the printing press 1, wherein a first combination K1 of a printing fluid and a master printout MS, i.e., S1 in the illustrated example, is used. The printing fluid is a first printing fluid F1 in the illustrated example. The machine settings may be setting M0, for example, the basic machine settings or the machine settings from the previous print job. An ICC profile is optionally used. The first test print 4a may include a media wedge 11, for example, a Fogra media wedge.

[0062] Partial step a3) is to detect all or at least one of the selected objects in the test field 5 (and / or media wedge 11) of the first test print 4a using a detection device 6, for example, a camera or a spectrometer. The detected results, for example, a camera image, are preferably transmitted to a digital computer 7.

[0063] Partial step a4) is to computationally identify and store at least one first setting value (EW1) from the detected test field 5 (and / or media wedge 11) for the first machine setting M1 of the printing press 1 as the master setting ME.

[0064] In this case, a digital computer 7 (or, in its place, an additional digital computer) can be used.

[0065] Alternatively, step a includes sub-steps a1 and a4'.

[0066] Partial step a1) is to provide a substrate as a so-called master substrate MS. The substrate is, in the illustrated example, a first substrate S1, for example, paper.

[0067] Partial step a4') is to computationally identify and store at least one first setting value (EW1) for a first machine setting M1 of the printing press 1 as the master setting ME, and for a first combination K1 of the printing fluid and the master substrate MS, i.e., S1 in the illustrated example, wherein the computational identification is performed based on a computer-implemented mathematical model 13 which includes mathematical representations of the printing press, printing fluid and substrate, or based on AI 13 which is learned using stored data for the printing press and / or substrate. The printing fluid is a first printing fluid F1 in the illustrated example. The machine setting may be setting M0, for example, a basic machine setting or a machine setting from the previous print job. An ICC profile is optionally used.

[0068] Step b) is to prepare for printing print job 3 using printer 1.

[0069] Step b includes substeps b1-b4 and optionally b5a or b5b.

[0070] Partial step b1) is W changing the substrate to a second combination K2 of printing fluid and substrate (and / or screen). In the illustrated example, the printing fluid remains the first printing fluid F1, and the substrate is changed to a second substrate S2, for example, other paper. Alternatively, other changes can be made, for example, a change from F1 to F2 can be made along with a change from S1 to S2. With respect to the changes W, three or more printing fluids or substrates can be used, and generally, n different printing fluids and m different substrates (n>1 and m>1) can be used.

[0071] Partial step b2) is to print a second test print 4b having multiple test fields 5 using the printing press 1, wherein a second combination K2 of printing fluid and print material and a master setting ME are used.

[0072] Partial step b3) is to detect all or at least one of the selected objects in the test field 5 (and / or media wedge 11) of the second test print 4b using a detection device 6, for example, a camera or a spectrometer. The detected results, for example, a camera image, are preferably transmitted to a digital computer 7.

[0073] Partial step b4 is to computationally identify and store at least one second setting value EW2 for a second machine setting M2, wherein the second setting value M2 is defined as a value relative to a master setting ME. In the illustrated example, M2 = ME * R, where R is the relative value. In this case, a digital computer 7 (or alternatively, another / further digital computer as described above) can be used.

[0074] The second machine setting M2 may include a change in the amount of printing ink relative to the first machine setting M1, or a change in the amount of at least one printing ink in a set of printing inks, in which case the second setting value EW2 is used. The second setting value may be, for example, the value of the change (i.e., relative) or the value to be newly set (i.e., absolute).

[0075] An optional sub-step b5a (in the case of a printing press with printing plates, e.g., offset printing) is to manufacture a second printing plate 8 or a set of second printing plates 8. The second printing plate or set of second printing plates can be manufactured such that a modified amount of printing ink is transferred to the material to be printed. This manufacturing may include exposure by an exposure device 9, in which a second setting value EW2, or a value corresponding to the second setting value EW2, is used.

[0076] An optional sub-step b5b (in the case of a printer with a print head, e.g., an inkjet printer) is to change the calibration of the print head 10 of printer 1.

[0077] Step c) involves printing print job 3 using printing press 1, in which a second combination K2 of printing fluid and substrate, and a second machine setting M2 are used. An ICC profile is optionally used.

[0078] Figure 4 shows an apparatus for carrying out a preferred embodiment of the method according to the present invention. Here, a printing press 1 is used, i.e., a printing press having a printing plate 8 (shown in the lower figure, e.g., an offset printing press) - preferably exposed by an exposure device 9 - or a printing press having a print head 10 (shown in the upper figure, e.g., an inkjet printing press). Control of the printing press 1 is carried out by the further or another further digital computer 7 described above. The printing press transports (see arrows in the figure) and processes the substrates 12, which in the illustrated example are sheet-fed substrates from a stack or web-like substrates from a roll. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0079] 1 printing machine 2. Determine the master settings, especially the first test print. 3 Print jobs 4a First test print 4b Second test print 5. Multiple test fields 6. Detection device, in particular a camera or spectrometer 7 Digital Computers 8 Printing plate 9. Exposure apparatus 10 Printheads 11 Media Wedge 12 Printing material 13. Mathematical Models or AI F1 First printing fluid, in particular printing ink or ink F2 Second printing fluid, in particular printing ink or ink S1 The first substrate, especially sheet-fed paper S2 Second substrate, especially sheet-fed paper MS Master Printed Materials K1 First combination of printing fluid and substrate W Changing the printing fluid and / or substrate K2 Second combination of printing fluid and substrate ICC Pre-designated ICC Profile M0 Basic machine settings / Previous machine settings M1 First machine setting M2 Second Machine Setting ME Master Machine Settings R-value (relative value) EW1 First setting value EW2 Second setting value a. Determine the master settings. a1 To provide a2 Print a test printout. a3. Detect all or at least one of the selected items in the test field. a4. To computationally identify and store at least one first setting value. a4' To computationally identify and store at least one first setting value. by Preparing the print job for printing b2 Print a test printout. b3 Detect all or at least one of the selected items in the test field. b4. To computationally identify and store at least one second setting value. b5a Manufacturing a second printing plate or a set of second printing plates. b5b Changing the print head calibration c. Printing a print job

Claims

1. 1. A method for printing a print job with a printing press, comprising: The method comprises: a) determining a master setting (ME) for a printing press (1), The step a includes: a1) Providing a substrate (S1, S2) as a master substrate (MS); a2) printing (a2) a first test print (4a) having a plurality of test fields (5, 11) using said printing press, using a first combination (K1) of printing fluid (F1, F2) and said master substrate; a3) detecting all or at least one selected object of said test field of said first test print using a detection device (6); a4) computationally determining and storing at least one first setting value (EW1) for a first machine setting (M1) of the printing press as the master setting; and Contains or The step a includes: a1) Providing a substrate (S1, S2) as a master substrate (MS); a4') computationally determining and storing (a4') at least one first setting value (EW1) for a first machine setting (M1) of the printing press (1) and for a first combination (K1) of a printing fluid (F1, F2) and the master substrate as a master setting (ME), said computationally determining being performed on the basis of a computer-implemented mathematical model (13) comprising mathematical representations of the printing press, the printing fluid and the substrate or on the basis of an AI (13) - trained using stored data on the printing press and / or the substrate; Including, The method comprises: b) preparing to print a print job using said printing press; The step b includes: b1) changing the substrate to a second combination (K2) of printing fluid and substrate (W); b2) using said printing press to print a second test print (4b) having a plurality of test fields (5, 11), using said second combination of printing fluid and substrate and said master setting (ME); b3) detecting all or at least one selected object of said test fields of said second test print using a detection device (6); and b4) computationally determining and storing at least one second setting value (EW2) for a second machine setting (M2), said second setting value being defined as a relative value to said master setting; and Including, The method comprises: c) printing the print job using the printing press, using the second combination of printing fluid and substrate (K2) and the second machine settings; The method comprising:

2. the second machine setting (M2) comprises a change in the amount of a printing ink or a change in the amount of at least one printing ink of a set of printing inks relative to the first machine setting (M1); When the change is made, the second set value (EW2) is used. The method of claim 1.

3. The step b) comprises: b5a) Producing a second printing plate (8) or a set of second printing plates (8) (b5a) The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

4. the second printing plate (8) or the set of second printing plates (8) is produced such that a changed amount of printing ink is transferred to the printing substrate (S1, S2), The method of claim 3.

5. The manufacturing includes exposure, during which the second set value (EW2) or a value corresponding to the second set value (EW2) or a value calculated from the second set value (EW2) is used. The method of claim 4.

6. In step c), the second printing plate (8) or a set of second printing plates (8) is used, The method of claim 3.

7. the second machine setting (M2) comprises a change in the amount of ink or a change in the amount of at least one ink of a set of inks relative to the first machine setting (M1); When the change is made, the second set value (EW2) is used.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2.

8. The step b) comprises: b5b) changing the calibration of the print head (10) of said printing machine (1); The method of any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising:

9. 1. A method for printing a print job with a printing press, comprising: Prior to printing, a first machine setting is identified as a master setting for the printing press using a first substrate as a master substrate; During printing, a second machine setting is used, the second machine setting being defined relative to the master setting, using a second substrate different from the first substrate. method.

10. Ink presets or settings for DUC and / or MNC are defined relatively, 10. The method of claim 9.

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