They need to be well trained in order to minimize wastage and machine downtime. Remember, setup time is machine downtime. While a press operator is looking for a tool, more ink, a new squeegee, or other press supplies, machine downtime is building. The aim is to keep those machines printing and earning money. Machinery may be old or new, but it either case, it must be maintained properly.
Dryers are often the most neglected area.
There is simply no excuse for equipment that malfunctions due to neglect. Finishing is generally the final part of production. Here, a well-printed job can be ruined by careless handling or inaccurate setup. Ensuring safety is again an overriding concern, especially with cutting equipment. The key is that the procedures should be in writing, referencing all areas of production and all tasks that must be performed.