Digital Equipment Environment Design The digital equipment environment design includes cooling devices for all electronic equipment such as monitors, computers, battery chargers and scanners. If the cooling system is added when the foundation is well installed and the wall is built, it is costly. The digital output system should be set up in a closed environment with a temperature and humidity control system. Note that the electrostatic copying device requires air circulation. This needs to be planned in advance. The display and scanning areas need to be as clean as possible (especially in a carpet-free environment). The lighting system should be able to adjust, but it cannot produce visual problems. Indirect lighting systems with spot lighting are best for computer image workspaces.
The electronic and networked design of digital production considers the need for a network for the convenience of data transfer. The first step in network design is: Consider what kind of data you are dealing with; where the data comes from; where it goes. Please consider the following questions:
How much information does a site need to produce?
What is the mode of personal use?
What is the mode of collective delivery?
How fast is the network connection?
10baseT's simple network "Simple Network" system is relatively inexpensive and easy to operate. The 10baseT cable can be 100 meters long. Any network hub can be connected via copper and fiber optic cables. The cable length can exceed 2000 meters in length.
Efficient 100 MegaBit Ethernet Using a converter instead of a network hub, we can add an additional 10 mbps to many computers. 100mbps network hubs can connect different areas. Can provide fast web interface for 2 servers. The lower member of the cable must match the simple network of the 10baseT hub. By using a converter instead of a network hub, you can increase the functionality of your network by 10 orders of magnitude. Although the price of high-efficiency converters is high, the price difference is decreasing.
Power Considerations The power of important computer systems should use different circuitry than other devices. This prevents the digital output from being interrupted by other device activity. The power supply should be clean (no flicker). Don't forget to use a sufficient number of outlets (at least 4) near the computer worktable and scheduled extension area.
Digital image processing area (prepress center)
Digital film lamination and post-processing require a lot of space. In the layout, you should imagine the size of the largest product you are dealing with and how they are moving in the shop floor. Keep in mind that laminators require 4 x 8 feet of access, not to mention the laminator itself. The storage space of the plate base and the operating space of the cot are also needed. The work area needs enough space to store the printing plate paper, and can perform the final operation. If circular saws are used in production, they should not be placed near any area of ​​the laminator. The laminating machine rollers, the printing machine and the dust on the ground should not be neglected at any time.
The popularity of the imagesetter photo-composing machine is the same as the prevalence of the Rees film and photo-mechanical conversion several years ago. However, there must be a dedicated area for controlling heat, humidity, and cleanliness. As for the drainage pipe problem, some use water, but most use dry/heat type output devices.
The placement of the imagesetter and the corresponding environmental controls are usually deployed in the art design/prepress center. It is not the traditional optical processing of silver-based chemical reactions in darkrooms. When deciding on the position of your imagesetter, remember that the photosetter requires a completely dark environment in order to install a photosensitive film. It is best to install a light-safe or daylight safety processor to handle light-sensitive materials in any area of ​​the factory.