EP3817925B1 - Method for operating a printing press with a test printed image, and a printed product having a test printed image - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a method for operating a printing machine with a test print image and a printed product with a test print image.

Different printing processes are used in printing presses. Non-impact printing processes (NIP = non-impact printing) are printing processes that do not require a fixed, i.e. physically unchangeable, printing form. Such printing methods can produce different print images in each printing process. Examples of non-impact printing methods are ionographic methods, magnetographic methods, thermographic methods, electrophotography, laser printing and in particular inkjet printing methods or inkjet printing methods. Such printing methods usually have at least one image-generating device, for example at least one print head. In the case of the inkjet printing method, such a print head is designed as an inkjet print head, for example, and has at least one and preferably several nozzles, by means of which at least one printing fluid, for example in the form of ink drops, can be transferred to a printing material. Alternative printing methods have solid printing forms, for example gravure printing methods, planographic printing methods, offset printing methods and relief printing methods, in particular flexographic printing methods. Depending on the run length and/or other requirements such as print quality, a non-impact printing process or a printing process with a solid printing form may be preferable.

An exact match of a printed image on the front and back of a substrate printed on both sides is called register (DIN 16500-2). In multi-color printing, one speaks of register (DIN 16500-2) when individual print images of different colors can be combined to form an image. Appropriate measures must also be taken in connection with inkjet printing in order to maintain register and/or registration. In particular, it is important that a relative position between the print head and the printing material is known and/or kept constant. The register is also called color register. The term register mark should therefore also be understood below to mean a register mark, ie a mark for checking the register or color register.

Non-impact printheads, and inkjet printheads in particular, often include an array of dot-forming devices such as nozzles. The dot-generating devices of the individual generator lines are offset in a transverse direction to dot-generating devices of other generator lines in order to increase the resolution of the print head. If all dot-producing devices are checked for their function by producing dots next to each other, it is difficult to allocate any errors that occur to individual nozzles.

Other errors can also occur, such as print heads that are not correctly aligned or different responses from different print heads to the same control signals.

through the DE 10 2014 203 420 A1 a method is known in which print heads print test images and are successively adjusted and aligned with one another.

through the U.S. 2009/0 289 985 A1 a printing press is known, the print heads of which each have sub-areas that are offset from one another, in which nozzles are arranged in the form of a matrix of rows and columns, and by means of which a printed product is produced with a test print image that has a matrix with oblique columns of function test elements.

through the U.S. 2009/0 885 952 A1 , the U.S. 2013/0 215 176 A1 and the U.S. 2011/0 227 988 A1 a printing machine is known in each case, the print heads of which each have nozzles which are arranged in the form of a matrix of rows and columns and by means of which a printed product is produced with a test print image which has a matrix with oblique columns of function test elements.

through the U.S. 2010/0 245 455 A1 a method is known in which position check elements are printed in the form of a matrix on a substrate and conclusions are drawn from distances measured in a transverse direction as to a possible tilting of a print head producing the position check elements.

through the U.S. 2011/0 316 925 A1 a method is known in which a test print image is generated by means of a print head, the print head having a matrix of rows and diagonally oriented columns of nozzles and a matrix of rows and diagonal columns of function test elements being generated. In this way, the nearest neighbors in relation to the transverse direction can be better distinguished.

through the US 2016 / 0 165 070 A1 a method is known in which a test print image is generated and evaluated by means of an inkjet printhead.

The invention is based on the object of creating a method for operating a printing press with a test print image and a printed product with a test print image.

The object is achieved according to the invention by the features of claim 1 and the features of claim 10.

A processing machine or sheet-fed processing machine is preferably designed as a printing press or sheet-fed printing press. The processing machine is preferably designed as a processing machine for processing corrugated cardboard, in particular corrugated cardboard sheets, ie preferably as a corrugated cardboard processing machine and/or corrugated cardboard sheet processing machine. More preferably, the sheet processing machine is designed as a sheet-fed printing machine for coating and in particular for printing corrugated cardboard sheets, ie as a corrugated cardboard sheet printing machine. The processing machine is alternatively or additionally designed as a punching machine and/or sheet-fed punching machine and/or sheet-fed rotary punching machine. The processing machine, which is preferably designed as a sheet-fed printing press, preferably has at least one and more preferably at least two aggregates designed as modules. The at least one module and more preferably the at least two modules preferably each have at least one drive of their own. At least one of the at least two modules is preferably designed as a processing module, in particular as a coating module.

Alternatively, the processing machine is designed as a web processing machine and/or web processing machine and/or as a web coating machine and/or web coating machine and/or as a web printing machine and/or web printing machine. For example, the processing machine is alternatively or additionally designed as a corrugated board processing machine and/or corrugated board web processing machine and/or as a roller punching machine.

Preference is given to a method for operating a printing press, in which at least one test print image is generated on at least one substrate by means of at least one non-impact print head and preferably by means of at least two non-impact print heads of the printing press, in particular in at least one test printing process. The test print image can optionally be integrated into a print job, but is preferably at least one and more preferably exactly one test print image that has been defined in advance and is more preferably permanently stored in a memory of the printing press, which is preferably only printed for test purposes. The at least one test print image printed using the at least one non-impact print head and in particular using the at least two non-impact print heads is preferably recorded using a sensor device, for example using at least one optical sensor and/or a line camera. This sensor device is preferably part of the printing press. At least one printed product is preferably produced in the method. The printed product is preferably printed and in particular checked in at least one proof printing process without being stopped in between and/or being removed from the printing press.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that at least one position test process is carried out. In the position checking process, a relative position of at least one partial image generated by the at least one non-impact print head in relation to at least one reference is preferably checked using the data recorded by the sensor device for this at least one test print image. This at least one reference is, for example, at least one additional partial image and/or a reference point. The at least one further partial image is, for example, a partial image generated by a further non-impact print head. In the position checking process, for example, a relative position of at least two partial images generated by the at least two non-impact print heads to one another and/or a relative position of these at least two partial images to at least one reference, for example at least one reference point, is determined using the data of this at least one test print image recorded by the sensor device is checked. This relative position is preferably based at least on a transverse direction aligned transversely to a transport direction of the at least one substrate. Alternatively or additionally, this relative position is preferably related to a pivot position, for example a pivot position with respect to a pivot axis, which has at least one component or only one component in a direction orthogonal to the transverse direction and orthogonal to the transport direction. At least the at least one sensor device and/or the at least one in particular optical sensor serves as a reference or reference point. If the at least one sensor device is arranged in a known, in particular unchangeable position, the relative position between the non-impact print head on the one hand and the sensor device on the other hand and thus more preferably the absolute position of the non-impact print head can be inferred from the measurements thus obtained. At least one position measurement result is preferably determined by the position checking process.

In an alternative or additional development, the method is distinguished and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that in addition to the at least one position test process, at least one color density test process and/or at least one function test process is carried out, in particular also using the test print image recorded by the same sensor device. In the color density checking process, at least one first color density measured at a first point, in particular of the proof print image, on the one hand, and at least one further color density, on the other hand, are preferably compared with one another using the data of this proof image recorded by the sensor device and/or the at least one sensor. The at least one additional color density is, for example, at least one target color density and/or at least one second color density measured at a second point, in particular on the proof print image, that is spaced apart from the first point in a transverse direction oriented orthogonally to a transport direction. The pixels at these locations preferably come from different dot-generating devices and/or different printhead elements and/or different non-impact printheads. At least one color density measurement result is preferably determined by the color density check process. In the function test process, the function of the dot-generating devices of at least one of the at least one non-impact print heads and in particular at least one of the at least two non-impact print heads is preferably checked for their function using the data of this test print image recorded by the sensor device and/or the at least one sensor, and this is more preferred at least one functional measurement result is determined by the functional testing process.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that the test print image has at least two, in particular at least three, different areas and that a first area of these different areas is a position check area, the representation of which is used in particular in the position check process Checking the relative position of the at least one partial image generated by the at least one non-impact print head to at least one reference, in particular at least one reference point and/or to check the relative position of the at least two partial images generated by the at least two non-impact print heads to one another and/or to at least one reference, in particular at least one reference point and/or to check the relative position the at least two non-impact print heads are evaluated in relation to one another. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the proof print image is preferably characterized in that an area that differs from the first area, in particular a second area of these preferably at least three areas, is a color density check area, the representation of which is used to compare the respective color densities, in particular in the color density check process is evaluated and/or that a different area from the first area, in particular a third area of these preferably at least three areas is a function test area, the representation of which is evaluated for the function test of the point-generating devices, in particular in the function test process.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that the test print image has at least one position check area and that the position check area for at least one and/or for at least two and/or for each of the at least one non-impact print heads or the at least two non-impact print heads have at least one position test form and that each position test form has at least two position reference elements arranged at a predetermined distance from one another. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the proof image is preferably characterized in that the at least two position indication elements each extend in at least two different directions, which are preferably oriented orthogonally to one another. More preferably, one of these directions is the transverse direction A and/or one of the at least two directions is the longitudinal direction T. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that the at least two position test forms each have at least two lines which extend in different directions and which more preferably intersect and/or touch one another.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the proof print image is preferably characterized in that the proof print image has at least one color density check area and/or that the color density check area is for at least one and/or for at least two and/or for each of the at least one non impact print head has at least one unit area, which is assigned a predetermined target color density and/or that the test print image has at least one color density check area and the color density check area for at least one and/or for at least two and/or for each of the at least two non-impact print heads has at least one unit area, which is assigned a predetermined desired color density. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that the test print image has at least one color density test area and that the color density test area is for at least one and/or for at least two and/or for each of the at least one non-impact print head each has at least two unit areas to which predetermined and/or mutually different target color densities are assigned and/or that the color density testing area has at least two unit areas for at least one and/or for at least two and/or for each of the at least two non-impact print heads, which predetermined and/or mutually different target color densities are assigned.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that the test print image has at least one functional test area and that the functional test area has a large number of functional test elements, which are in the form of a test matrix of test rows and test columns on the at least one substrate are arranged, and/or that the at least one non-impact print head or the at least two non-impact print heads each have a large number of dot-generating devices, which are arranged in the form of a respective generator matrix made up of generator rows and generator columns on the respective at least one or at least two non-impact print heads, and/or that for a plurality of function test elements within the test matrix it applies that functional test elements that are adjacent in pairs in the direction of the test lines come from such dot-generating devices of the same non-impact print head that are arranged in pairs as adjacent in the direction of the generator lines in the respective non-impact print head and/or that for a plurality of functional test elements within the test matrix it applies that in Function test elements that are adjacent in pairs in the direction of the test columns originate from dot-generating devices of the same non-impact print head in each case, which are arranged in adjacent pairs in the direction of the generation columns in the respective non-impact print head.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that the function test elements are designed as respective lines and/or are designed as respective straight lines and/or are designed as lines aligned in the transport direction of the at least one substrate are and/or are and/or were each created by means of a single respective dot-creating device.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that the at least one test print image printed using the at least one non-impact print head and/or using the at least two non-impact print heads can be detected using at least one optical sensor and/or is detected by means of at least one line scan camera and/or that the at least one sensor device is part of the printing press.

In an alternative or additional development, the method is distinguished and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that at least one function measurement result is determined by the function test process and at least one cleaning process is carried out depending on the at least one function measurement result, for example nozzle cleaning and/or that at least one data assignment changes depending on the at least one function measurement result is, for example, by controlling at least one nozzle other than that actually intended and/or by controlling one or more nozzles differently than actually intended. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that at least one position measurement result is determined by the position testing process and at least one change in a position of at least one print head is made depending on the at least one position measurement result, for example an alignment of a print head in the transverse direction and/or a pivoting of a non-impact print head about at least one pivot axis. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that at least one color density measurement result is determined by the color density testing process and at least one setting of at least one non-impact print head and/or a print head element is changed depending on the at least one color density measurement result is, for example a voltage value and/or a course of a voltage, which is used to generate drops and/or dots. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that at least one data set is changed as a function of the test print image as a function of the at least one color density measurement result, for example by screening under changed boundary conditions and/or by changing template image data or screen data will.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that the position test process at least one position measurement result is determined and that the at least one position measurement result relates to a relative position of the at least two print heads to one another and/or to a relative position of the at least one print head to at least one, in particular at least to a transverse direction oriented transversely to a transport direction of the at least one substrate Reference, in particular at least one reference point and/or a position of the at least two print heads relative to at least one reference, in particular at least one reference point, is inferred.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that the plurality of function test elements within the test matrix is a set of function test elements within the test matrix that make up at least 50% and/or at least 75% and /or contains at least 85% and/or at least 95% of the functional test elements within the test matrix.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that at least one test print image is generated on at least one substrate in at least one test printing process using at least one non-impact print head and/or using at least two non-impact print heads. The respective in particular at least one non-impact print head preferably has a multiplicity of dot-generating devices which are arranged on the at least one non-impact print head in the form of a respective generator matrix of generator rows and generator columns. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that the at least one test print image has at least one functional test area and more preferably that the functional test area is created on the at least one substrate using the dot-generating devices of the at least one non-impact printhead one A plurality of function test elements is generated, which are arranged in the form of a test matrix of test rows and test columns on the at least one substrate. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that for a plurality of function test elements within the test matrix, it applies that in the direction of the test lines adjacent function test elements come in pairs from dot-generating devices of the same non-impact print head, which in the direction of the generator rows in the respective one of the at least one non-impact print head, in particular the respective non-impact print head of the at least two non-impact print heads are arranged in pairs adjacent and/or that for a plurality of function test elements within the test matrix applies that in the direction of the test columns in pairs neighboring functional test elements originate from dot-generating devices of the same non-impact print head, which are directed towards the generating columns in the respective non-impact print head, for example the respective non-impact print head of the at least two Non-impact printheads are arranged in pairs adjacent to each other.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that the function test elements are designed as respective lines and/or are designed as respective straight lines and/or are designed as lines aligned in the transport direction of the at least one substrate are and/or are and/or were each created by means of a single respective dot-creating device.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that the at least one test print image printed by means of the at least one non-impact print head is detected by means of a sensor device and that at least one function test process is carried out, in which by means of the the sensor device recorded data of this at least one test print image dot-generating devices of the at least one non Impact print head can be checked for functionality

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the proof image is preferably characterized in that the printed product has at least one substrate and at least one proof print image arranged on the at least one substrate and/or that a longitudinal direction is a direction along an edge of the substrate and/or that a transverse direction is a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction and/or that both the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction are each oriented parallel to at least one main surface of the substrate bearing the test print image and/or that the at least one test print image has at least one functional test area. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that the function test area has a large number of function test elements, which are arranged on the at least one substrate in the form of a test matrix of test rows and test columns. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that for a plurality of function test elements within the test matrix, the function test elements that are next-door neighbors in pairs in relation to the transverse direction relate to absolute distances within the test matrix are not next-door neighbors. In other words, this means that for a plurality of functional test elements within the test matrix, at least one and preferably each respective nearest neighbor in relation to the transverse direction is different for this functional test element than one and preferably each respective nearest relative in terms of absolute distances within the test matrix Neighbor. Thus, when searching for the lateral nearest neighbor, any portion of a given distance that is not in the lateral direction is disregarded.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image is preferably characterized in that for this plurality of Functional test elements within the test matrix, in absolute terms, there is a number of functional test elements that corresponds to the number of test rows in the test matrix reduced by 1 and/or that, in relation to the transverse direction, between those functional test elements that are in pairs neighbors within the same test row with regard to the transverse direction and/or that for this plurality of function test elements, three function test elements are arranged between pairs of function test elements in relation to the transverse direction, the function test elements of these pairs being arranged in the same test column and at the same time in adjacent test rows.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the proof print image is preferably characterized in that the proof print image has at least one position check area which has at least one position check form and that each position check form has at least two position reference elements arranged at a predetermined distance from one another and/or that the test print image has at least one color density test area, which has at least one unit area with a predetermined target color density and/or has at least two unit areas to which different target color densities are assigned.

Such a test print image can be created and checked in a print shop, for example, once a day before the start of production and/or during commissioning and/or after maintenance work. Corresponding results can automatically lead to changes in settings on the printing press, to cleaning and/or maintenance processes on the printing press and/or to corresponding messages on the printing press or a remote display device.

Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings and are described in more detail below.

Fig. 1

eine schematische Darstellung eines Bogenanlegeraggregats;

Fig. 2a

ein erster Abschnitt einer schematische Darstellung einer beispielhaften Bearbeitungsmaschinen mehreren als Flexobeschichtungsmodule ausgebildeten Modulen und alternativem Bogenanlegeraggregat;

Fig. 2b

ein zweiter Abschnitt der schematische Darstellung der beispielhaften Bearbeitungsmaschinen gemäß Fig. 2a;

Fig. 2c

ein dritter Abschnitt der schematische Darstellung der beispielhaften Bearbeitungsmaschinen gemäß Fig. 2a;

Fig. 3

eine schematische Darstellung eines Konditionierungsaggregats;

Fig. 4

eine schematische Darstellung eines Anlageaggregats;

Fig. 5a

eine schematische Darstellung eines als Flexobeschichtungsaggregat ausgebildeten, von oben beschichtenden Beschichtungsaggregats mit einlaufendem Transportmittel und auslaufendem Transportmittel;

Fig. 5b

eine schematische Darstellung eines als Flexobeschichtungsaggregat ausgebildeten, von unten beschichtenden Beschichtungsaggregats mit einlaufendem Transportmittel und auslaufendem Transportmittel;

Fig. 6a

eine schematische Darstellung eines als Non Impact Beschichtungsaggregat ausgebildeten, von oben beschichtenden Beschichtungsaggregats;

Fig. 6b

eine schematische Darstellung eines als Modul ausgebildeten Non Impact Beschichtungsaggregats mit vier von Druckkopfbaugruppen belegten Aufnahmeeinrichtungen;

Fig. 6c

eine schematische Darstellung einer beispielhaften Bearbeitungsmaschine mit einem Transportmittel aufweist, auf das Druckköpre und Trocknungsvorrichtungen ausgerichtet angeordnet sind;

Fig. 7

eine schematische Darstellung eines Trocknungsaggregats;

Fig. 8a

eine schematische Darstellung eines als Saugband ausgebildeten Saugtransportmittels;

Fig. 8b

eine schematische Darstellung eines als Rollensaugsystem ausgebildeten Saugtransportmittels;

Fig. 9

eine schematische Darstellung eines Transportaggregats;

Fig. 10

eine schematische Darstellung eines Formgebungsaggregats;

Fig. 11

eine schematische Darstellung eines Auslageaggregats;

Fig. 12a

eine schematische Darstellung einer beispielhaften Bearbeitungsmaschinen mit vier Druckstellen;

Fig. 12b

eine schematische Darstellung einer beispielhaften Bearbeitungsmaschinen mit vier Druckstellen, Grundierungsmodul und Lackierungsmodul;

Fig. 12c

eine schematische Darstellung einer beispielhaften Bearbeitungsmaschinen mit acht Druckstellen, Grundierungsmodul und Lackierungsmodul;

Fig. 12d

eine schematische Darstellung einer beispielhaften Bearbeitungsmaschine mit einem Transportmittel, auf das Druckköpfe und Trocknungsvorrichtungen ausgerichtet angeordnet sind;

Fig. 13

eine schematische Darstellung von primären und sekundären Beschleunigungsmitteln mit eigenen Antrieben;

Fig. 14a

eine schematische Darstellung von primären und sekundären Beschleunigungsmitteln, wobei mehrere primäre Antriebe angeordnet sind;

Fig. 14b

eine schematische Darstellung von primären und sekundären Beschleunigungsmitteln, wobei mehrere unterschiedliche Abstandshalter angeordnet sind;

Fig. 15

eine schematische Darstellung von primären und sekundären Beschleunigungsmitteln, wobei eine Zusatzeinrichtung zum Detektieren von fehlerhaft transportierten und/oder fehlerhaft beschaffenen Bogen zum Aussortieren von Bogen und/oder zum Festhalten und/oder zum Zurückdrängen von Bogen angeordnet ist;

Fig. 16a

eine schematische Darstellung von primären und sekundären Beschleunigungsmitteln, wobei als sekundäres Beschleunigungsmittel ein einen Transportspalt bildendes Paar von Transportbändern angeordnet ist;

Fig. 16b

eine schematische Darstellung von primären und sekundären Beschleunigungsmitteln, wobei als primäre Beschleunigungsmittel zumindest ein Transportband und/oder zumindest ein als Saugband ausgebildetes Transportmittel angeordnet ist;

Fig. 16c

eine schematische Darstellung von primären und sekundären Beschleunigungsmitteln, die jeweils als zumindest ein Transportband und/oder zumindest ein als Saugband ausgebildetes Transportmittel ausgebildet sind;

Fig. 17a

eine schematische Darstellung eines Transportmittels mit Transportband und Komprimierungseinrichtung, wobei ein Komprimierungskörper in einer Durchgangslage angeordnet ist;

Fig. 17b

eine schematische Darstellung gemäß Fig. 17a, wobei ein Komprimierungskörper in einer Komprimierungslage angeordnet ist;

Fig. 18

eine schematische Darstellung eines Bogenanlegeraggregats in Querrichtung;

Fig. 19

eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung eines Bogenanlegeraggregat gemäß Fig. 18;

Fig. 20a

eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung eines Bogenanlegeraggregat gemäß Fig. 18 von oben;

Fig. 20b

eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung eines Bogenanlegeraggregat gemäß Fig. 20a von oben mit bezüglich der Querrichtung verlagerten Transportbändern;

Fig. 21

eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung eines zumindest ein primäres Beschleunigungsmittel aufweisenden Ausschnitts einer Substratzufuhreinrichtung;

Fig. 22

eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung eines mehrere primäre Beschleunigungsmittel und Antriebe aufweisenden Ausschnitts einer Substratzufuhreinrichtung;

Fig. 23

eine schematische Darstellung eines Prüfdruckbilds;

Fig. 24

eine schematische Darstellung einer Lageprüfform;

Fig. 25

eine schematische Darstellung einer Erzeugermatrix mit punkterzeugenden Eirichtungen;

Fig. 26

eine schematische Darstellung eines Teils eines Funktionsprüfungsbereichs mit Funktionsprüfelementen sowie einer zum besseren Verständnis darüber angeordneten Reihe, die die Reihenfolge dieser Funktionsprüfelemente bezüglich der Querrichtung verdeutlichen soll;

Fig. 27

Eine schematische Darstellung einer beispielhaften Bahnbearbeitungsmaschine mit Non Impact Druckköpfen.

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1

a schematic representation of a sheet feeder unit;

Figure 2a

a first section of a schematic representation of an exemplary processing machine with a plurality of modules designed as flexo coating modules and an alternative sheet feeder unit;

Figure 2b

a second section of the schematic representation of the exemplary processing machines according to FIG Figure 2a ;

Figure 2c

a third section of the schematic representation of the exemplary processing machines according to FIG Figure 2a ;

3

a schematic representation of a conditioning unit;

4

a schematic representation of a system unit;

Figure 5a

a schematic representation of a designed as a flexo coating unit, coating from above coating unit with incoming transport and outgoing transport;

Figure 5b

a schematic representation of a designed as a flexo coating unit, coating from below coating unit with incoming transport and outgoing transport;

Figure 6a

a schematic representation of a coating unit designed as a non-impact coating unit and coating from above;

Figure 6b

a schematic representation of a non-impact coating unit designed as a module with four recording devices occupied by print head assemblies;

Figure 6c

has a schematic representation of an exemplary processing machine with a transport means on which the printing heads and drying devices are arranged;

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a schematic representation of a drying unit;

Figure 8a

a schematic representation of a suction transport means designed as a suction belt;

Figure 8b

a schematic representation of a suction transport means designed as a roller suction system;

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a schematic representation of a transport unit;

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a schematic representation of a shaping unit;

11

a schematic representation of a delivery unit;

12a

a schematic representation of an exemplary processing machine with four pressure points;

Figure 12b

a schematic representation of an exemplary processing machine with four printing points, priming module and painting module;

Figure 12c

a schematic representation of an exemplary processing machine with eight pressure points, priming module and varnishing module;

Figure 12d

a schematic representation of an exemplary processing machine with a transport means, on which the print heads and drying devices are arranged;

13

a schematic representation of primary and secondary acceleration means with their own drives;

14a

a schematic representation of primary and secondary acceleration means, wherein several primary drives are arranged;

Figure 14b

a schematic representation of primary and secondary acceleration means, wherein several different spacers are arranged;

15

a schematic representation of primary and secondary acceleration means, with an additional device for detecting faulty transported and/or faulty sheets, for sorting out sheets and/or for holding and/or for pushing back sheets;

16a

a schematic representation of primary and secondary acceleration means, wherein a transport gap forming pair of conveyor belts is arranged as a secondary acceleration means;

Figure 16b

a schematic representation of primary and secondary acceleration means, with at least one conveyor belt and/or at least one designed as a suction belt as the primary acceleration means means of transport is arranged;

Figure 16c

a schematic representation of primary and secondary acceleration means, which are each designed as at least one conveyor belt and/or at least one transport means designed as a suction belt;

Figure 17a

a schematic representation of a transport means with conveyor belt and compression device, wherein a compression body is arranged in a passage position;

Figure 17b

a schematic representation according to Figure 17a , wherein a compression body is arranged in a compression layer;

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a schematic representation of a sheet feeder unit in the transverse direction;

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a schematic perspective view of a sheet feeder unit according to 18 ;

Figure 20a

a schematic perspective view of a sheet feeder unit according to 18 from above;

Figure 20b

a schematic perspective view of a sheet feeder unit according to Figure 20a from above with conveyor belts shifted with respect to the transverse direction;

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a schematic perspective view of a section of a substrate feed device having at least one primary acceleration means;

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a schematic perspective view of a section of a substrate feed device having a plurality of primary acceleration means and drives;

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a schematic representation of a test print image;

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a schematic representation of a position test form;

25

a schematic representation of a generator matrix with point-generating devices;

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a schematic representation of part of a function test area with function test elements and a row arranged above it for better understanding, which is intended to clarify the order of these function test elements with respect to the transverse direction;

27

A schematic representation of an exemplary web processing machine with non-impact printheads.

Inks and printing inks, but also primers, lacquers and paste-like materials are summarized under the term of a coating agent or printing fluid in the foregoing and in the following. Pressure fluids are preferably materials that are produced by a processing machine 01, in particular a printing machine 01, or at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 of the processing machine 01, in particular at least one printing unit 600 of the printing machine 01, onto a substrate 02, in particular a printing substrate 02, and/or can be transferred, and preferably in a finely structured form and/or not just over a large area, a preferably visible and/or texture on substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02, that can be felt through sensory impressions and/or can be detected by machine.

Inks and printing inks are preferably solutions or dispersions of at least one colorant in at least one solvent. Examples of suitable solvents are water and/or organic solvents. Alternatively or additionally, the printing fluid can be designed as a printing fluid that crosslinks under UV light. Inks are relatively low viscosity printing fluids and inks are relatively high viscosity printing fluids.

Inks preferably have no binder or relatively little binder, while printing inks preferably contain a relatively large amount of binder and more preferably other auxiliaries. Colorants can be pigments and/or dyes, pigments being insoluble in the application medium while dyes being soluble in the application medium.

For the sake of simplicity, in the foregoing and in the following - if not explicitly differentiated and named accordingly - the term "printing ink" should be understood in the sense of a liquid or at least flowable coloring fluid to be printed in the printing machine, which does not only refer to the colloquial expression "Printing ink" associated higher-viscosity coloring fluids for use in rotary printing machines, but in addition to these higher-viscosity coloring fluids in particular also low-viscosity coloring fluids such as "inks", especially inkjet inks, but also powder coloring fluids such. B. toner includes. In the foregoing and in the following, colorless lacquers are also meant in particular when printing fluids and/or inks and/or printing inks are mentioned. In the foregoing and in the following, means for a pretreatment (so-called priming or precoating) of printing substrate 02 are also preferably meant when printing fluids and/or inks and/or printing inks are mentioned. As an alternative to the term pressure fluid, the term coating agent is to be understood synonymously.

A processing machine 01 is preferably embodied as a printing machine 01. Processing machine 01 is preferably embodied as a sheet processing machine 01, i.e. as a processing machine 01 for processing sheet-type substrate 02 or sheets 02, in particular sheet-type printing material 02. The processing machine 01 is more preferably embodied as a corrugated cardboard sheet processing machine 01, i.e. as a processing machine 01 for processing sheet-type substrate 02 or sheets 02 made of corrugated cardboard, in particular sheet-type printing material 02 made of corrugated cardboard. Processing machine 01 is also preferably configured as a sheet-fed printing machine 01, in particular as a sheet-fed corrugated board printing machine 01, i.e. as a printing machine 01 for coating and/or printing on sheet-type substrate 02 or sheets 02 made of corrugated board, in particular sheet-type printing material 02 made of corrugated board. For example, printing press 01 is embodied as a printing press 01 that operates according to a non-impact printing process and/or as a printing press 01 that operates according to a printing forme-based printing process. Printing press 01 is preferably embodied as a non-impact printing press 01, in particular an inkjet printing press 01, and/or as a flexographic printing press 01. The printing press has, for example, at least one flexo coating unit 400; 600; 800 on. Alternatively or additionally, the coating machine 01 preferably has at least one non-impact coating unit 400; 600; 800, in particular jet coating unit 400; 600; 800 or inkjet coating aggregate 400; 600; 800 on.

Insofar as features are described above and below based on an embodiment as a sheet processing machine 01, these also apply to a general processing machine 01, in particular also to a processing machine 01 that is designed to process at least web-type substrate 02, i.e. a roll processing machine 01 and/or Web processing machine 01, i.e. as a processing machine 01 for processing web substrate 02 or at least one material web 02, in particular web printing substrate 02, in particular regardless of whether it comes from a roll or not, at least insofar as this does not result in any contradictions. Insofar as sheet 02 is mentioned above and below, the same also applies to general substrate, in particular a sheet or web-like substrate, at least insofar as this does not result in any contradictions. A transport path for transporting substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, is preferably provided. The transport path provided for the transport of printing substrate 02 is, in particular, the spatial region that printing substrate 02 occupies and/or would occupy at least temporarily if it were present.

Unless an explicit distinction is made, the term sheet-shaped substrate 02, in particular a printing material 02, specifically sheet 02, is used here to mean any flat substrate 02 or any substrate 02 that is present in sections, i.e. also substrates 02 that are in the form of panels or plates, i.e. also panels or plates, be included. The sheet-like substrate 02 or sheet 02 defined in this way is made of paper or cardboard, for example; H. formed as paper or cardboard sheets, or by sheets 02, panels or plates made of plastic, cardboard, glass or metal. The substrate 02 is more preferably corrugated cardboard 02, in particular corrugated cardboard sheets 02. The thickness of a sheet 02 is preferably understood to mean a dimension orthogonal to a largest area of the sheet 02. This largest area is also referred to as the main area. The thickness of the sheets 02 is, for example, at least 0.1 mm, more preferably at least 0.3 mm and even more preferably at least 0.5 mm. In the case of sheets of corrugated cardboard 02 in particular, significantly greater thicknesses are also common, for example at least 4 mm or even 10 mm and more. Corrugated cardboard sheets 02 are comparatively stable and therefore not very flexible. Corresponding adjustments to the processing machine 01 therefore make it easier to process thick sheets 02.

The processing machine 01 preferably has a plurality of units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 on. Under an aggregate 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 is preferably to be understood in each case as a group of devices that interact functionally, in particular by one preferably in itself to be able to carry out a closed processing operation on sheet 02. For example, at least two and preferably at least three and more preferably all of the units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 as modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 formed or at least assigned to one such. Under a module 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 is in particular a respective unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 or a structure made up of several aggregates 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 to understand that preferably at least one means of transport 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 and/or at least one separate controllable and/or regulatable drive M100; M200; M201; M300; M400; M401; M500; M550; M600; M601; M700; M800; M801; M900; M1000 and/or at least one transfer means 03 for sheets 02 and/or at least one without deviation or with a deviation of no more than 5 cm, preferably no more than 1 cm and more preferably no more than 2 mm on a for a plurality of modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 has the same first standard height beginning and/or ending section of a transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, and/or as an independently functional module 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 and/or each individually manufactured and/or individually assembled machine unit or functional assembly.

With its own controllable and/or adjustable drive M100; M200; M201; M300; M400; M401; M500; M550; M600; M601; M700; M800; M801; M900; M1000 of a unit or module is in particular a drive M100; M200; M201; M300; M400; M401; M500; M550; M600; M601; M700; M800; M801; M900; M1000, which serves to drive movements of components of this unit or module and/or which serves to transport substrate 02 to be processed, in particular printing material 02 and/or sheets 02, through this respective unit or module and/or through at least one area of action of this unit or module in question and/or which serves to directly or drive indirectly. The drives M100; M200; M201; M300; M400; M401; M500; M550; M600; M601; M700; M800; M801; M900; M1000 of aggregates 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 and/or modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 of the processing machine 01 are preferred as motors M100; M200; M201; M300; M400; M401; M500; M550; M600; M601; M700; M800; M801; M900; M1000, in particular electric motors M100; M200; M201; M300; M400; M401; M500; M550; M600; M601; M700; M800; M801; M900; M1000 designed, more preferably as position-controlled electric motors M100; M200; M201; M300; M400; M401; M500; M550; M600; M601; M700; M800; M801; M900; M1000.

Each unit preferably has 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 or module 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 has at least one drive controller and/or at least one drive controller or drive control, which is assigned to the respective at least one drive M100; M200; M201; M300; M400; M401; M500; M550; M600; M601; M700; M800; M801; M900; M1000 of the respective unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 or module 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 is assigned. The drive controls and/or drive controllers or drive controllers of the individual units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 or modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 can preferably be operated individually and independently of one another. The drive controls and/or drive regulators or drive controls of the individual units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 or modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 are and/or can be linked to one another in terms of circuitry in such a way that coordinated control and/or regulation of the drives M100; M200; M201; M300; M400; M401; M500; M550; M600; M601; M700; M800; M801; M900; M1000 of several or all aggregates 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 and/or in particular modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 of processing machine 01 is and/or can be carried out.

The coordinated control and/or regulation of the drives M100; M200; M201; M300; M400; M401; M500; M550; M600; M601; M700; M800; M801; M900; M1000 of several or all aggregates 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 and/or in particular modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 of processing machine 01 can preferably be carried out and/or monitored by means of a machine controller of processing machine 01 and/or is preferably carried out and/or monitored by a machine controller of processing machine 01. The coordinated control and/or regulation of the drives M100; M200; M201; M300; M400; M401; M500; M550; M600; M601; M700; M800; M801; M900; M1000 of several or all aggregates 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 and/or in particular modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 of processing machine 01 can preferably be carried out and/or monitored using at least one BUS system and/or is preferably carried out and/or monitored using at least one BUS system, i.e. preferably takes place using at least one BUS system. In particular, the drive controls of the respective own drives are preferably connected to one another via at least one BUS system.

The individual aggregates 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 and/or in particular modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 of the processing machine 01 are therefore at least with regard to their drives M100; M200; M201; M300; M400; M401; M500; M550; M600; M601; M700; M800; M801; M900; M1000 can preferably be operated and/or operated in an electronically coordinated manner, in particular by means of at least one electronic master axis. One is preferred for this electronic master axis specified, for example by a higher-level machine controller of processing machine 01. In particular, the processing machine is preferably characterized in that at least the drive control of a primary drive M101 and the drive control of a secondary drive M102 and the drive control of drive M600; M900 of the machining module 600; 900 can be operated and/or operated in a coordinated manner and/or can be operated and/or operated in a coordinated manner by means of at least one electronic master axis. For the generation of the electronic master axis, the higher-level machine control accesses, for example, components of a specific control and/or a specific controller of a specific unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 or module 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 back. Preference is given to several or more preferably all units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 and/or modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 designed in such a way that as a leading unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 and/or as leading module 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 can be used, the remaining aggregates 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 and/or modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 follow and/or are able to follow during operation of the processing machine 01.

Regardless of the specific functional design of the respective unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 or module 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 has this respective unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 or module 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 preferably has at least one transfer means 03, which preferably serves to transport substrate 02 to be processed, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, between this respective unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 or module 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 on the one hand and at least one other unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 and/or at least one other module 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 on the other hand to support or perform.

Unless otherwise described, the aggregates 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 or modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 of the processing machine 01 preferably characterized in that the through the respective unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 or module 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 of the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, is at least substantially flat and more preferably completely flat. A substantially flat section of the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, is to be understood as meaning a section that has a minimum radius of curvature of at least 2 meters, more preferably at least 5 meters and even more more preferably at least 10 meters and even more preferably at least 50 meters. A completely flat section has an infinitely large radius of curvature and thus is also substantially flat and thus also has a minimum radius of curvature that is at least 2 meters. Unless otherwise described, the aggregates 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 or modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 of the processing machine 01 preferably characterized in that the through the respective unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 or module 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 of the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, runs at least essentially horizontally and more preferably exclusively horizontally. This transport path preferably extends in the transport direction T. A transport path that runs essentially horizontally and that is provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, means in particular that the transport path provided over the entire Area of the respective unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 or module 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 has one or more and/or exclusively directions that deviate by at most 30°, preferably at most 15° and more preferably at most 5° from at least one horizontal direction. The direction of the transport path is in particular the direction in which sheets 02 are transported at the point at which the direction is measured. The transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, preferably begins at a point where sheets 02 are removed from a feeder stack 104.

Processing machine 01 preferably has at least one unit 100, in particular sheet feeder unit 100, configured as substrate feed system 100, also known as sheet feeder unit 100, which is more preferably configured as module 100, in particular sheet feeder module 100.

Processing machine 01 preferably has at least one conditioning system 200; 550 trained unit 200; 550, in particular conditioning unit 200; 550, more preferably module 200; 550, in particular as a conditioning module 200; 550 is formed. Such a conditioning device 200; 550 is embodied, for example, as a preparation device 200 or as an after-treatment device 550 . Processing machine 01 preferably has at least one unit 200, in particular a preparation unit 200, embodied as a preparation unit 200, which is more preferably embodied as a module 200, in particular a preparation module 200, and represents a conditioning unit 200. Processing machine 01 preferably has at least one unit 550 embodied as an aftertreatment device 550, in particular an aftertreatment unit 550, which is more preferably embodied as a module 550, in particular as an aftertreatment module 550, and represents a conditioning device 550.

Processing machine 01 preferably has at least one unit 300, in particular system unit 300, embodied as a system device 300, which is more preferably embodied as a module 300, in particular as a system module 300. The at least one contact device 300 is alternatively embodied as a component of the substrate feed device 100.

Processing machine 01 preferably has at least one coating system 400; 600; 800 trained, also coating unit 400; 600; 800 called unit 400; 600; 800, more preferably module 400; 600; 800, in particular coating module 400; 600; 800 is trained. The at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 is arranged and/or constructed depending on the function and/or coating process. The at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 preferably serves to apply at least one respective coating medium to the entire surface and/or part of the surface of the substrate 02 to be processed, in particular the printing substrate 02 and/or the sheets 02. An example of a coating unit 400; 600; 800 is a priming unit 400, which is used in particular to apply a primer to the substrate 02 to be processed, in particular the printing substrate 02 and/or the sheets 02. Another example of a coating unit 400; 600; 800 is a printing assembly 600, which is used in particular to apply printing ink and/or ink to sheets 02. Another example of a coating unit 400; 600; 800 is a varnishing unit 800, which is used in particular to apply varnish to the substrate 02 to be processed, in particular the printing substrate 02 and/or the sheets 02.

Coating units 400; 600; 800 preferably differ in terms of their coating process. An example of a coating unit 400; 600; 800 is a shape-based coating aggregate 400; 600; 800, which in particular has at least one fixed and preferably exchangeable printing forme. shape-based coating aggregates 400; 600; 800 preferably work according to a planographic printing process, in particular an offset planographic printing process and/or a gravure printing process and/or a relief printing process, particularly preferably a flexographic printing process. The coating unit 400; 600; 800 is then correspondingly, for example, a flexo coating unit 400; 600; 800, in particular flexo coating module 400; 600; 800. Another example of a coating unit 400; 600; 800 is a dieless coating unit 400; 600; 800 or Non Impact Coating Unit 400; 600; 800, which works in particular without a fixed printing form. Printing formeless coating units 400; 600; 800 or non-impact coating units 400; 600; 800 work, for example, according to an ionographic method and/or a magnetographic method and/or a thermographic method and/or electrophotography and/or laser printing and/or particularly preferably according to an inkjet printing method or inkjet printing method. The coating unit 400; 600; 800 is then correspondingly, for example, an inkjet coating unit 400; 600; 800, in particular ink jet coating module 400; 600; 800

Processing machine 01 preferably has at least one unit 400, in particular priming unit 400, embodied as a priming device 400, also referred to as priming unit 400, which is more preferably embodied as a module 400, in particular as a priming module 400. The at least one priming module 400 is, in particular, a special form of a processing module 600.

Processing machine 01 preferably has at least one unit 500 configured as a drying system 500, in particular a drying unit 500, which is more preferably configured as a module 500, in particular a drying module 500. Alternatively or additionally, at least one drying device 506 Part of at least one, preferably as a module 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 trained unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000. The at least one drying module 500 is, in particular, a special form of a processing module 500.

Processing machine 01 preferably has at least one unit 600 embodied as a printing unit 600, which is more preferably embodied as a module 600, in particular as a printing module 600. The at least one printing module 600 is, in particular, a special form of a processing module 600.

Processing machine 01 preferably has at least one unit 700, in particular transport unit 700, embodied as transport device 700 or transport means 700, which is more preferably embodied as module 700, in particular as transport module 700. The processing machine 01 has transport devices 700, for example also or alternatively as components of other units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 and/or modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 on.

Processing machine 01 preferably has at least one unit 800, also known as coating unit 800, configured as coating unit 800, in particular coating unit 800, which is more preferably configured as module 800, in particular coating module 800. The at least one priming module 800 is, in particular, a special form of a processing module 800.

Processing machine 01 preferably has at least one unit 900 embodied as a shaping device 900 and/or a punching device 900, in particular a shaping unit 900 and/or a punching unit 900, which is more preferably embodied as a module 900, in particular a shaping module 900 and/or a punching module 900. The at least one shaping module 900 and/or stamping module 900 is in particular a special form of a processing module 900.

Processing machine 01 preferably has at least one unit 1000 configured as substrate delivery system 1000, also known as sheet delivery unit 1000, in particular delivery unit 1000, which is more preferably configured as module 1000, in particular delivery module 1000.

Processing machine 01 has, for example, at least one unit configured as a further processing device, in particular a further processing unit, which is more preferably configured as a module, in particular as a further processing module.

The transport direction T provided in particular for transporting sheets 02 is a direction T which is preferably oriented at least essentially and more preferably completely horizontally and/or which is preferably oriented by a first unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900 of the processing machine 01 to a last unit 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 of processing machine 01 points, in particular from a sheet feeder unit 100 or a substrate feed system 100, on the one hand, to a delivery unit 1000 or a substrate delivery unit 1000, on the other hand, and/or which preferably points in a direction in which the sheets 02, apart from vertical movements or vertical components, point is transported by movements, in particular by a first contact with a substrate supply device 100 downstream unit 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 of the processing machine 01 or initial contact with the processing machine 01 up to a final contact with the processing machine 01. Irrespective of whether the system system 300 is an independent unit 300 or module 300 or is part of the substrate supply system 100, the transport direction T is preferably that direction T, in which a horizontal component points in a direction that is different from that

System 300 is oriented to the substrate delivery device 1000.

A working width of processing machine 01 and/or of the at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 is preferably a dimension that is preferably orthogonal to the intended transport path for sheets 02 through the at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800, more preferably in a transverse direction A. The transverse direction A is preferably a horizontal direction A. The transverse direction A is orthogonal to the intended transport direction T of the sheets 02 and/or orthogonal to the intended transport path of the sheets 02 through the at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 oriented. The working width of processing machine 01 preferably corresponds to a maximum width that a sheet 02 may have in order to still be able to be processed with processing machine 01, i.e. in particular a maximum sheet width that can be processed with printing machine 01. The width of a sheet 02 is to be understood in particular as its dimension in the transverse direction A. This is preferably independent of whether this width of the sheet 02 is greater or smaller than a horizontal dimension of the sheet 02 that is orthogonal thereto, which more preferably represents the length of this sheet 02. The working width of processing machine 01 preferably corresponds to the working width of the at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800, in particular printing assembly 600. The transverse direction A is preferably parallel to an axis of rotation of at least part of a transport means 411; 417; 611; 617; 811; 817 of a coating unit 400; 600; 800 oriented. The working width of sheet processing machine 01 is preferably at least 100 cm, more preferably at least 150 cm, even more preferably at least 160 cm, even more preferably at least 200 cm and even more preferably at least 250 cm.

Processing machine 01 preferably has transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011, which are preferably used as suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 are formed, in particular as a suction belt 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 and/or as a suction box belt 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 and/or as a roller suction system 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 and/or as a suction roller 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011. Such suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 are preferably used to move the substrate 02 to be processed, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, forward in a controlled manner. A relative negative pressure is preferably used to pull and/or press the substrate 02 to be processed, in particular the printing material 02 and/or the sheets 02, against at least one transport surface 718, and a transport movement of the substrate 02 to be processed, in particular the printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02 are generated by a corresponding, in particular circular, movement of the at least one transport surface 718.

Under a suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 is therefore preferably to be understood as a device which has at least one movable transport surface 718, which serves in particular as a counter-pressure surface 718 and can be moved, for example, at least partially, at least in the transport direction T. Furthermore, the suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 has at least one vacuum chamber 719, which is connected to at least one vacuum source 733 by means of a suction line 721. The vacuum source 733 has a blower 733, for example. The at least one vacuum chamber 719 has at least one suction opening 722, which is used to suck in the substrate 02 to be processed, in particular the printing substrate 02 and/or the sheets 02. For example, the transport surface 718 has one or more suction openings 723 . The suction openings 723 are preferably used to draw a negative pressure from the suction opening 722 of the To further mediate vacuum chamber 719 to the transport surface 718, in particular without pressure losses or with very low pressure losses. Alternatively or additionally, the suction opening 722 acts on the sheets 02 in such a way that they are sucked against the transport surface 718 without the transport surface 718 having suction openings 723. At least one deflection means 724 is provided, for example, which directly or indirectly ensures a revolving movement of the at least one transport surface 718. Preferably, the at least one deflection means 724 and/or the transport surface 718 is and/or can be driven itself, in particular to ensure that sheets 02 are moved.

A first embodiment of a suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 is a suction belt 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011. Under a suction belt 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 is to be understood as a device which has at least one flexible conveyor belt 718; 726, which serves as a transport surface 718. The at least one conveyor belt 718; 726 is preferably deflected by deflection means 724 embodied as deflection rollers 724 and/or deflection rollers 724 and/or is preferably self-contained, so that endless circulation is made possible. The at least one conveyor belt 718; 726 preferably has a large number of suction openings 723. Alternatively or additionally, several conveyor belts 718; 726 with respect to the transverse direction A spaced apart next to each other, regardless of whether these conveyor belts 718; 726 suction openings 723 have. Areas lying between the conveyor belts with respect to the transverse direction A are then preferably used as suction openings 723.

A second embodiment of a suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 is a suction box belt 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011. Under a suction box belt 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 is to be understood as a device that has a plurality of suction boxes 718; 727, each of which has an outer surface 718 serving as a transport surface 718. The suction boxes 718; 727 preferably each have at least one suction chamber 728.

A third embodiment of a suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 is a roller suction system 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011. Under a roller suction system 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 is to be understood as meaning a device in which the at least one transport surface 718 is formed from at least parts of lateral surfaces 718 of a multiplicity of transport rollers 724 and/or transport rollers 724. The transport rollers 724 and/or transport rollers 724 thus each form closed parts of the transport surface 718 that rotate around the circumference. The roller suction system 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 preferably has a large number of suction openings 722. These suction openings 722 are preferably arranged at least between adjacent transport rollers 724 and/or transport rollers 724.

For example, at least one covering mask 734 is provided, which preferably represents a delimitation of the vacuum chamber 719. The masking mask 734 preferably has the plurality of suction openings 722 . A revolving movement of transport rollers 724 and/or transport rollers 724 then results in a forward movement of the parts of transport surface 718, with sheets 02 being held securely on transport surface 718 in precisely the area in which they are opposite suction opening 722.

A fourth embodiment of a suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 is at least one suction roller 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011. Under a suction roller 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 is to be understood as meaning a roller whose lateral surface serves as a transport surface 718 and has a large number of suction openings 723 and which has at least one vacuum chamber 719 in its interior, which is connected to at least one vacuum source 733 by means of a suction line 721, for example.

At least one cleaning device is preferably provided, which cleans the respective transport surface 718 of the respective suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 serves. For example, this cleaning device is designed as a suction device and/or blower device and/or as a scraper device and/or preferably serves to remove pieces of paper and/or dust. The cleaning device is located, for example, on a side of suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 and/or aligned with the respective transport surface 718.

Regardless of the embodiment of the respective suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 are at least two arrangements of the respective suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 possible.

In a first arrangement, one of the respective suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 of the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, below transport surface 718, which is movable in particular and serves in particular as counter-pressure surface 718 and for example at least partially movable at least in the transport direction T. For example, the respective suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 then as the upper suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011, whose suction openings 722 or suction openings 723, at least during their connection to the at least one vacuum chamber 719, preferably point at least also or only downwards and/or whose suction effect preferably also at least or only points upwards. The sheets 02 are then removed from the suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 transported hanging.

In a second arrangement, one of the respective suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 of the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, above transport surface 718, which is in particular movable and which serves in particular as counter-pressure surface 718 and can be moved, for example, at least partially, at least in transport direction T. For example, the respective suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 then as lower suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011, whose suction openings 722 or suction openings 723 preferably point at least also or only upwards, at least during their connection with the at least one vacuum chamber 719, and/or whose suction effect preferably also points at least or only downwards. The sheets 02 are then removed from the suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 transported lying down.

In an alternative or additional development, the processing machine 01, which is preferably embodied as a sheet-fed printing press 01, is preferably characterized in that that along the transport section of the at least one conveyor belt 718; 726 at least one coating point 409; 609; 809 of at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 of the sheet-fed printing press 01. This enables a particularly high print quality because a particularly secure position of the sheets 02 can be achieved even with small sheets 02 and/or large distances between sheets 02 and/or a first sheet 02 and/or a last sheet 02. Also preferred are along the transport section of the at least one conveyor belt 718; 726 at least two, even more preferably at least three and even more preferably at least four coating points 409; 609; 809 of at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 of the sheet-fed printing press 01. Printing can then be optimized with regard to register and/or register and/or color register. For example, along the transport section of the at least one conveyor belt 718; 726 at least one drying system 500 and/or at least one drying device 506 of sheet-fed printing press 01.

As described, processing machine 01, which is embodied in particular as a sheet-fed printing press 01, preferably has the at least one conveyor belt 718; 726, which more preferably extends with at least one transport section of its circulation path parallel to the transport direction T along a partial region of the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02. With respect to the transverse direction A, only exactly one conveyor belt 718; 726 arranged. Viewed in the direction of transport T, a plurality of conveyor belts can be arranged one behind the other and form different areas of the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing material 02 and/or sheets 02. The at least one conveyor belt 718; 726 is not necessarily, but preferably as a conveyor belt 718; 726 one as a suction belt 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 trained suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 of the sheet-fed printing press 01, whereby in particular this at least one suction transport means 111; 117; 119; 136; 211; 311; 411; 417; 511; 561; 611; 617; 711; 811; 817; 911; 1011 the at least one conveyor belt 718; 726 has. The at least one conveyor belt 718; 726 has a plurality of suction openings 723 as described. As described, processing machine 01, which is preferably embodied as a sheet-fed printing press 01, is preferably characterized in that along the transport section of the at least one conveyor belt 718; 726 at least one coating point 409; 609; 809 of at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 of the sheet-fed printing press 01. Also preferred are along the transport section of the at least one conveyor belt 718; 726 at least two, even more preferably at least three and even more preferably at least four coating points 409; 609; 809 of at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 of the sheet-fed printing press 01. For example, along the transport section of the at least one conveyor belt 718; 726 at least one drying system 500 and/or at least one drying device 506 of sheet-fed printing press 01.

In an alternative or additional development, the processing machine 01, which is preferably embodied as a sheet-fed printing press 01, is preferably characterized in that the sheet-fed printing press 01 has at least one non-impact coating unit 400; 600; 800 trained coating unit 400; 600; 800 and the sheet-fed printing press 01 has at least one conveyor belt 718; 726, which extends with at least one transport section of its circulation path parallel to a transport direction T along a partial region of a transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, and along the transport section of the at least one conveyor belt 718; 726 at least one, in particular by at least one print head 416; 616; 816 specified coating location 409; 609; 809 of at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 of the sheet-fed printing press 01. At least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 therefore preferably has at least one print head 416; 616; 816 on. The at least one print head 416; 616; 816 with at least one first frame 427; 627; 827 of the at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 arranged connected, more preferably with at least one side wall 428, 628, 828 of the at least one first frame 427; 627; 827 of the at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 and even more preferably with at least two side walls 428, 628, 828 of the at least one first frame 427; 627; 827 of the at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800. This connection is, for example, direct, but preferably indirect. For example, the at least one printhead 416; 616; 816 via at least one positioning device 426; 626; 826 and/or at least one other component with the at least one first frame 427; 627; 827 connected arranged.

The first rack 427; 627; 827 is preferably frame 427; 627; 827 of the coating unit 400; 600; 800 or coating module 400; 600; 800. The first rack 427; 627; 827 preferably has at least two side walls 428; 628; 828 on. More preferably, the at least one print head 416; 616; 816 in relation to the transverse direction A between the at least two side walls 428; 628; 828 of the first frame 427; 627; 827 arranged.

Preferably, sheet-fed printing press 01 is alternatively or additionally characterized in that at least a module 100 embodied as a substrate feed device 100 is arranged. Alternatively or additionally, sheet-fed printing press 01 is preferably characterized in that along the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, upstream of the at least one Priming module 400 and/or at least one cleaning system 201 for substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, is arranged upstream of the at least one non-impact printing module 600.

Different embodiments and/or possible configurations of the at least one substrate feed device 100 are described below. Different combinations of individual configurations are possible. The substrate feed device 100 is preferably independent of other units 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 trained, as far as there are no contradictions. For example, stacks 104 are fed manually and/or by means of an automated system to the substrate feed device 100, in particular in the form of stacks 104 preferably arranged on carrier units 113. Such carrier units 113 are, for example, pallets 113. Stacks 104, which are or were fed to the substrate feed device 100 as such , are also referred to as feeder stacks 104, for example. The carrier units 113 or pallets 113 preferably have correspondingly oriented grooves, for example for engaging stack carriers, in particular in order to release sheets 02 and/or stacks 104 from the carrier units 113 or pallets 113.

The at least one substrate feed system 100 is preferably used to separate sheets 02 of a stack 104 or partial stack 106 and more preferably to separate one or more downstream units 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900 to feed. The at least one substrate feed device 100 has, for example, at least one pile turning device 101 or sheet turning device. Pile turning device 101 is preferably used to turn a stack 104 or partial stack 106 containing at least a plurality of sheets 02 as a whole. Turning the sheets 02 over is useful, for example, if two opposite main surfaces of the sheets 02 differ from one another and subsequent processing is to take place on one of these main surfaces. This is regardless of whether the sheets 02 are turned individually or whether the stack 104 is turned as a whole or whether partial stacks 106 are turned. This applies, for example, if the sheets 02 have already been processed before they are assembled into the stack 104 and/or if the sheets 02 have inherently distinguishable main surfaces. Such distinguishable main surfaces result, for example, from the production process of sheets of corrugated cardboard 02.

A stack holding area 102 is an area 102, in particular a spatial area 102, in which, at least during operation of the processing machine 01, the stack 104 that is divided up for the subsequent processing of its sheets 02 is arranged at least temporarily. The stack holding area 102 preferably includes the entire spatial area that is provided for arranging such a stack 104, in particular regardless of whether the stack 104 takes up less space than would be possible, for example because its sheets 02 have already been partially separated or are smaller than one have the maximum possible format. This stack 104 is preferably feeder stack 104. The at least one stack turning device 101 is arranged upstream of stack holding area 102, for example, with respect to an intended transport path for sheets 02. Alternatively or additionally, at least one pile turning device 101 is arranged downstream of pile holding area 102 with respect to the intended transport path for sheets 02. The pile turning device 101 is then preferably designed as a partial pile turning device 101 . A partial stack separator 103 is arranged, for example, which serves to separate an upper partial stack 106 in particular from the stack 104 arranged in the stack holding area 102 .

Regardless of whether a pile turning device 101 or a partial pile turning device 101 is provided or not, the substrate feed device 100 preferably has at least one separating device 109 or sheet separating device 109. If necessary, several separating devices 109 are arranged, in particular with regard to the Transport direction T spaced and / or one behind the other.

The at least one separating device 109 or sheet separating device 109 preferably at least partially separates the sheets 02 of the stack 104 or partial stack 106. The at least one separating device 109 or sheet separating device 109 separates the sheets 02 of the stack 104 or partial stack 106 from below in at least one embodiment and from above in at least one other embodiment.

In a first embodiment of a sheet separating device 109, sheets 02 of the stack 104 or partial stack 106 are partially or completely separated from below, for example by the stack 104 or partial stack 106 lying on at least one lower translation element 111, in particular a lower transport means 111, in particular continuously, for example in the transport direction T is transported and runs at least partially against an obstacle 112 that only allows a lower region of the stack 104 or partial stack 106 to pass, for example only one sheet 02 or two sheets 02 or a few sheets 02. The height of the obstacle 112 is preferably at the thickness of the sheets 02 and/or adapted to a desired type of separation. A weir 112 , for example, which is preferably designed as a plate 112 , is used as the height-adjustable obstacle 112 . For example, the entire stack 104 is separated or incompletely separated, that is to say imbricated, in particular if no partial stack separator 103 is arranged. Preferably, however, the stack 104 is successively divided into partial stacks 106 by means of the partial stack separator 103, which are then transported further, turned or not, and then separated or incompletely separated, ie shingled.

The lower translation element 111 is designed, for example, as a suction transport means 111, in particular as a suction belt 111 and/or suction box belt 111 and/or roller suction system 111. Preference comes as the lower translation element 111 in this case, however, at least one relatively simple conveyor belt 111 is used, which has no suction device. At this point, an exact position of the sheets 02 is preferably not yet necessary, since this exact position is preferably only produced in a subsequent treatment using at least one additional separating system 109 and/or using a feed system 300. The at least one system device 300 is part of the substrate supply device 100 or is embodied independently.

In a second embodiment of a sheet separating device 109, sheets 02 of the stack 104 or partial stack 106 or in particular a storage stack or feed stack are separated from below, for example by storing the stack 104 or partial stack 106 or storage stack or feed stack in a storage device 134 and at least one, in particular primary, one Accelerating means 136 is brought into contact with a bottom sheet 02 of stack 104 or partial stack 106 or the storage stack or feed stack at times that are preferably selected in a controlled and/or regulated manner and/or acts on this bottom sheet 02 in a controlled and/or regulated manner. In the foregoing and in the following, a storage stack designed as a feed stack is mentioned when the separation is described from below by means of this sheet separating device 109. This is independent of whether another, for example partial, separation from below or from above has already taken place beforehand or whether this stack has been pretreated differently or was introduced directly into storage device 134 as a whole when it was first fed into substrate feed device 100.

In an alternative or additional development, the processing machine 01, which is preferably embodied as a sheet-fed printing press 01, is preferably characterized in that a respective section, defined by the at least one primary acceleration means 136, of the material used to transport substrate 02, in particular printing material 02 and/or sheet 02 has a minimum radius of curvature of at least 2 meters and/or has a direction in the entire area of the respective primary acceleration means 136 that deviates from at least one horizontal direction and/or from the transport direction T by no more than 30° .

Processing machine 01, which is preferably embodied as a sheet-fed printing press 01, and in particular substrate feed system 100, preferably has at least one storage unit 134 for at least one storage stack of sheets 02. Storage device 134 is preferably located downstream of stack holding area 102 with respect to the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02. For example, two memory stacks are provided, one of which is designed as a feed stack and one as a buffer stack. Sheets 02 originating from a first stack 104, which is embodied, for example, as a feeder stack 104, can preferably be fed to storage system 134 and in particular to the at least one storage stack, in particular from above, by means of substrate feed system 100. The at least one storage device 134 preferably has the at least one separating device 109, which acts from below and is designed to individually remove the bottom sheet 02 of a storage stack and in particular of a feed stack.

Storage device 134 preferably has at least one front stop 137, which is preferably embodied as a front wall 137 and/or serves as a front mark 127. Alternatively or additionally, a separate front lay 127 is arranged.

The storage device 134 preferably has at least one side stop 139, which is preferably embodied as a side wall 139. More preferably, lateral stops 139 are arranged on both sides of the storage device 134 with respect to the transverse direction A. Alternatively or additionally, at least one separate side mark 128 is arranged. Storage device 134 preferably has at least one backstop 141, which is preferably designed as a rear wall 141. The at least one backstop 141 is arranged in front of the at least one storage stack with respect to the transport direction T.

Separating system 109 preferably has at least one, in particular primary, acceleration means 136, in particular for accelerating the bottommost sheet 02 of the at least one storage pile or feed pile, more preferably in the transport direction T. The at least one primary acceleration means 136 is preferably arranged below the at least one storage pile. more preferably below the at least one attachment stack and even more preferably also further below the at least one buffer stack. The at least one primary acceleration means 136 is designed, for example, as at least one transport roller 136 and/or as at least one conveyor belt 136 and/or as at least one suction transport means 136, in particular suction belt 136 and/or suction box belt 136 and/or roller suction system 136 and/or suction gripper 136 and/or or suction roller 136 and/or preferably has at least one conveyor belt 718; 726 on. What is described above and below about suction transport means preferably applies accordingly. For example, a plurality of primary acceleration means 136 are arranged, in particular in the form of a plurality of transport rollers 136 and/or a plurality of conveyor belts 136; 718; 726 and/or a plurality of suction transport means 136. For example, a plurality of primary acceleration means 136 are arranged one behind the other with respect to the transport direction T. Alternatively or additionally, the at least one primary acceleration means 136 has at least two, more preferably at least three, even more preferably at least five and even more preferably at least seven transport surfaces 718 and in particular transport belts 718; 726 on. It is preferred that the at least two, preferably at least three, even more preferably at least five and even more preferably at least seven transport surfaces 718 and/or conveyor belts 718; 726 of the at least one primary acceleration means 136 can be driven by means of a common primary drive M101.

At least one spacer 144; 144.1; 144.2 arranged. The at least one spacer 144; 144.1; 144.2 is preferably used to be able to keep the at least one primary acceleration means 136 away from any sheet 02, at least temporarily and/or in a controlled and/or regulated manner. For example, one sheet 02 or several sheets 02 or a stack of sheets 02 rest at least temporarily on the at least one spacer 144; 144.1; 144.2 on. The at least one primary accelerator 136 and the at least one spacer 144; 144.1; 144.2 are preferably arranged to be movable relative to one another, at least with respect to the vertical direction V, in particular due to the vertical mobility of the at least one spacer 144; 144.1; 144.2 and/or through the vertical mobility of the at least one primary acceleration means 136.

In a holding position, the respective bottom sheet 02 of the feed stack lies on the spacer 144; 144.1; 144.2 without touching the primary acceleration means 136. If the at least one spacer 144; 144.1; 144.2 is lowered and/or the at least one primary acceleration means 136 is raised, the respective bottom sheet 02 of the feed stack comes into contact with the corresponding at least one primary acceleration means 136. This sheet 02 is moved forward in transport direction T by suitably driving the at least one primary acceleration means 136.

Alternatively or additionally, the sheet-fed printing press 01 is preferably characterized in that a plurality of spacers 144.1; 144.2 are arranged to be movable independently of one another, at least with respect to the vertical direction V, for example at least one first spacer 144.1 and at least one second spacer 144.2. (A Example of this is in Figure 14b to see.)

The at least one primary acceleration means 136 is preferably used, alone or more preferably in cooperation with at least one other, in particular secondary, acceleration means 119 to always accelerate precisely one sheet 02, which has preferably already been aligned with respect to the transport direction T and/or the transverse direction A. At least one secondary acceleration means 119 is preferably located downstream of the at least one primary acceleration means 136 along a transport path provided for transporting sheets 02. This acceleration occurs, for example, from a temporary standstill and/or to a processing speed and/or coating speed and/or printing speed at which at least one sheet 02 is processed at this point in time and/or at a later point in time by at least one additional unit 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 or module 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 is transported and processed there.

At least one outgoing transport means 119 of the substrate feed system 100 is preferably arranged downstream of the at least one primary acceleration means 136 with respect to the transport direction T. This is designed, for example, as at least one transport roller 119 or at least one pair of transport rollers 119 or as at least one suction transport means 119. For example, this at least one outgoing transport means 119 is also an acceleration means 119, in particular the at least one secondary acceleration means 119. The at least one secondary acceleration means 119 is preferably embodied as a suction transport means 119 and/or the at least one secondary acceleration means 119 has at least one conveyor belt 718; 726 on. For example, the at least one secondary acceleration means 119 has at least two, preferably at least three, more preferably at least five and even more preferably at least seven transport surfaces 718 and in particular conveyor belts 718; 726 on. It is preferred that the at least two, preferably at least three, even more preferably at least five and even more preferably at least seven transport surfaces 718 and/or conveyor belts 718; 726 of the at least one secondary acceleration means 119 can be driven by means of a common secondary drive M102.

In an alternative or additional refinement, processing machine 01, preferably embodied as a sheet-fed printing press 01, is preferably characterized in that a respective section of the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, is defined by the at least one secondary acceleration means 119 has a minimum radius of curvature of at least 2 meters and/or has a direction in the entire area of the respective primary acceleration means 119 that deviates from at least one horizontal direction and/or from the transport direction T by no more than 30°.

The at least one front stop 137 and/or the at least one front lay 127 is preferably used to align the sheets 02 of the feed pile. For example, the at least one front stop 137 and/or the at least one front lay 127 is arranged at least temporarily in such a way that it influences at least the second sheet 02 from the bottom of the feed pile and/or is out of contact with the respective bottom sheet 02 of the feed pile. Alignment then takes place, for example, in that the sheet 02 lying on the bottom sheet 02 is pressed against the at least one front stop 137 and/or the at least one front lay 127 by the transport of the bottom sheet 02 and is aligned before it is itself aligned with the at least one in particular primary acceleration means 136 comes into contact, which then more preferably stands still.

It is preferred that the at least one front stop 137 is on the vertical Direction V-related position is arranged changeable. The height of the at least one front stop 137 and/or the at least one front lay 127 is preferably adjustable in order to adapt it to sheets 02 of different thicknesses. Sheet feeder unit 100 preferably has at least one front stop 137, which is arranged along the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, between the at least one primary acceleration means 136 on the one hand and the at least one secondary acceleration means 119 on the other. For example, if the substrate feed system 100 has at least one front lay 127 and/or at least one front stop 137, the feed system 300 is preferably a component of the substrate feed system 100 and more preferably a component of the separating system 109.

Adaptation to different widths of sheets 02 to be processed is preferably possible. The width of a sheet 02 is to be understood in particular as its dimension in the transverse direction A. For example, sheet processing machine 01, which is preferably embodied as a sheet-fed printing press 01, is characterized in that sheet feeder module 100 has at least one suction belt 119; 136; 311 trained suction transport means 119; 136; 311 and this has at least one suction belt 119; 136; 311 at least three conveyor belts 119; 136; 718; 726 and more preferably at least one displacement means 158; 159 is arranged, by means of which at least one of the at least three conveyor belts 119; 136; 718; 726 is laterally displaceable in and/or counter to the transverse direction A. The at least one primary acceleration means 136 is preferably configured as a suction belt 119; 136; 311 is designed with these properties and/or is the at least one secondary acceleration means 119 a suction belt 119; 136; 311 formed with these properties. The at least one side stop and/or the at least one side mark 128 is preferably provided in that the side stops 139, in particular side walls 139, with respect to the can be moved in the transverse direction A and adapted in particular to the width of the sheets 02. As a result, the sheets 02 can slide along the side walls 139 during their movement, which is caused by the removal of the bottom sheet 02 in each case and is preferably directed downwards, and can be brought into an aligned position and/or held in this position.

Areas of acceleration means 119; 136 and/or conveyor belts 119; 136; 718; 726, which are outside the width of the sheets 02 currently being processed, can be covered by means of at least one protective cover. This at least one protective cover is designed, for example, as at least one telescopic sheet. Alternatively, at least one active movement of the sheets 02, in particular a movement driven by a drive, against at least one lateral stop 139 is provided, for example when a sheet 02 is essentially and/or at least stationary with respect to the transport direction T. Lateral alignment takes place, for example, before and/or during and /or after the sheets 02 have been accelerated with respect to the transport direction T. As an alternative or in addition to mechanical front stops 137 and/or side stops 139, corresponding position sensors are provided, which use a correspondingly precise drive to move and/or stop the respective sheet 02 in the respective direction and /or move superimposed during its transport movement to align it.

In an alternative or additional development, the processing machine 01, which is preferably embodied as a sheet-fed printing press 01, is preferably characterized in that at least one sheet sensor 164 of the substrate feed system 100 for detecting a respective front edge and/or a respective rear edge of respective sheets 02 is arranged aligned with the intended transport path.

In an alternative or additional development, the processing machine 01, which is preferably embodied as a sheet-fed printing press 01, is preferably characterized in that that the at least one secondary acceleration means 119 is embodied as a suction transport means 119 and is arranged exclusively below the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, and/or that the at least one primary acceleration means 136 is embodied as a suction transport means 136 and is located exclusively below the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, and/or that the at least one primary acceleration means 136 is located below a storage area 134 provided for storing a stack of sheets 02 and/or or that the at least one primary acceleration means 136, in particular as a whole, is arranged to be movable at least with respect to a vertical direction V, in particular relative to the primary drive M101, by means of at least one drive M104 referred to as a vertical drive M104; M103. This vertical drive M104 is preferably designed as a motor M104, in particular an electric motor M104 and more preferably a position-controlled electric motor M104 and/or a drive controller for this vertical drive M104 is connected directly or indirectly to the machine control and/or via the BUS system to the machine control and/or to connected to other drive controls, for example that of the drive of the primary acceleration means 136 and/or that of the drive of the secondary acceleration means 119 and/or that of the own drive of the processing module 400; 600; 800; 900

Adaptation to different lengths of sheets 02 to be processed is preferably possible. The length of a sheet 02 is to be understood in particular as its dimension in the transport direction T and/or its horizontal dimension oriented orthogonally to the transverse direction A. The adjustment is preferably made in that the at least one front stop 137 and/or more preferably the at least one rear stop 141 can be and/or is moved with respect to the transport direction T and can be and/or is arranged to be adapted to the length of the sheets 02 in particular.

Alternatively or additionally, the substrate feed device 100 is characterized in that the substrate feed device 100 has at least one transport means 119 which is arranged after the storage device 134 with respect to the transport direction T and whose effective length with respect to the transport direction T is variable.

The at least one buffer stack is used in particular to ensure a continuous supply of sheets 02. In particular, sheets of corrugated cardboard 02 are relatively thick, i.e. have dimensions in the vertical direction V. As a result, stacks 104 of sheets of corrugated cardboard 02 are processed particularly quickly by being separated. For an uninterrupted supply of sheets 02 to the processing machine 01, it is therefore advantageous to buffer sheets 02 that can be at least partially processed while the feeder pile 104 is being replaced or renewed.

Sheets 02 are preferably fed to storage device 134 from above. More preferably, these sheets 02 are fed to storage device 134 individually or at least partially individually. Sheets 02 are preferably fed to storage device 134 by first being removed from a feeder stack 104.

This separation before feeding into storage device 134 takes place, for example, as already described, from below, in particular by means of a lower transport means 111, on which lying sheets 02 as a stack 104 or preferably as a partial stack 106 run at least partially against the obstacle 112 and thereby depending on the setting of the obstacle 112 isolated or incompletely isolated, that is scaled.

An alternative at least partial separation of the sheets 02 of the particular as The stack 104 formed in the feeder stack 104 or a partial stack 106 from above is preferably carried out in that a main part of the stack 104 remains at least essentially unchanged with respect to the transport direction T each time a sheet 02 is removed and is only optionally raised continuously or step by step. Substrate feed system 100 preferably has at least one removal system 114 that acts and/or is capable of acting from above on sheets 02 of stack 104. The at least one removal device 114 can preferably be used to individually detect and/or transport the top sheet 02 of the stack 104 individually. The at least one removal device 114 has, for example, at least one handling element 116, preferably embodied as a lifting element 116 and/or holding element 116, which is preferably embodied as at least one lifting suction cup 116 and/or as at least one separating suction cup 116 and/or as at least one transport suction cup 116.

For example, the at least one handling element 116, in particular lifting element 116 and/or holding element 116, is arranged on the at least one upper translation element 117 and can be moved together with it, in particular in and counter to the vertical direction V and/or in and counter to the transport direction T. The removal device 114 is then constructed like a known sheet separator 114 in this respect, for example. Using such a sheet separator 114, an uppermost sheet 02 is grasped, in particular sucked, then preferably at least slightly lifted and at least also moved in the intended transport direction T until it reaches the area of influence of another device, which continues its transport.

In one embodiment, the at least one lifting element 116 can be moved upwards far enough for a sheet 02 held by it to come into contact with the at least one upper translational element 117, in particular with its transport surface 718 or counter-pressure surface 718, and with the at least one upper translational element 117 can be transported at least in the transport direction T, while the at least one lifting element 116 also ensures that sheet 02 is pulled against the at least one upper transport element 117.

Regardless of other configurations of the at least one substrate feed system 100, it preferably has at least one outgoing transport means 119, which is more preferably configured as a suction transport means 119 and/or as at least one transport roller 119 or at least one pair of transport rollers 119 forming a transport gap and/or as at least one Transport gap forming pair of conveyor belts 119 is formed. Outgoing transport means 119 is used, for example, to remove substrate 02 to be processed, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, from substrate feed system 100, in particular to an outlet 121 of substrate feed system 100. For example, at least one pressure roller 122 and/or pressure roller 122 that interacts in particular with the outgoing transport means 119 is provided.

The substrate feed system 100 preferably has at least one dedicated drive M100 or motor M100, in particular electric motor M100 or position-controlled electric motor M100, which more preferably has at least one transport means 111; 117; 119 of the substrate feed device 100 is arranged to be driving and/or capable of being driven. In particular, if at least one acceleration means 119; 136 is arranged, the substrate feed device 100 preferably has at least one first further drive M101; M103 or M101 engine; M103, in particular electric motor M101; M103 or position-controlled electric motor M101; M103, which more preferably has at least one acceleration means 119; 136 of the substrate feed device 100 is arranged to be driving and/or capable of being driven. The at least one first additional drive M101; M103 also becomes primary drive M101; M103 or M101 Primary Accelerator; M103 of the substrate feeder 100 called. For example, the substrate supply device 100 preferably has at least a second additional one of its own Drive M102 or motor M102, in particular electric motor M102 or position-controlled electric motor M102, which more preferably has at least one outgoing transport means 119 and/or at least one transport means 119 that acts and/or is capable of acting on sheets 02 downstream of the at least one, in particular primary, acceleration means 136, or secondary acceleration means 119 of the substrate feed device 100 is arranged to be driving and/or capable of being driven. At least the first further drive M101 is preferred; M103 and/or at least the second further drive M102 independently of further drives M100; M101; M102; M103 of the substrate feeder can be driven.

In an alternative or additional development, the sheet-fed processing machine 01, preferably embodied as a sheet-fed printing press 01, is preferably characterized in that it has at least one unit 100; 300, which has at least one suction belt 119; 136; 311 trained suction transport means 119; 136; 311 for transporting sheets 02 in a transport direction T. Alternatively or additionally, this has at least one suction belt 119; 136; 311 at least three conveyor belts 119; 136; 718; 726, wherein at least one displacement means 158; 159 is arranged, by means of which at least one of the at least three conveyor belts 119; 136; 718; 726 is laterally displaceable in and/or counter to the transverse direction A, in particular adjustably laterally displaceable and/or relative to at least one, in particular stationary frame 162 of this at least one unit 100; 300. The at least three conveyor belts 119; 136; 718; 726 are therefore preferably arranged offset not only with respect to the transverse direction A, but also from one of these at least three conveyor belts 119; 136; 718; 726 starting in and/or opposite to the transverse direction A, at least one other of the at least three conveyor belts 119; 136; 718; 726 arranged.

Due to the displaceability of at least one conveyor belt 119; 136; 718; 726 becomes one Allows adjustment to a width and/or a position of sheets 02 to be processed. If several conveyor belts 119; 136; 718; 726 arranged side by side, depending on the width of the sheets 02 and the position of the conveyor belts 119; 136; 718; 726 different situations. Ideally, the ends of the sheets 02 relative to the transverse direction A are each on a conveyor belt 119; 136; 718; 726 on. However, since, for example, with respect to the transverse direction A between conveyor belts 119; 136; 718; 726 in each case gaps and in particular suction openings 722 are arranged, there are various dangers. On the one hand, one end of a respective sheet 02 in transverse direction A can lie above a suction opening 722, for example, and can then be drawn at least partially into the suction opening 722 by the vacuum. This would possibly result in the respective sheet 02 being bent, which in turn could lead to problems and/or inaccuracies during transport and/or further processing of the sheets 02. There is also the risk that a sheet 02, the end of which in relation to the transverse direction A, is only to a very small extent on a conveyor belt 119; 136; 718; 726 lies, for example two millimeters or less, is drawn with this end into a suction opening 722, thereby laterally in contact with the conveyor belt 119; 136; 718; 726 device and is thereby displaced with respect to the transverse direction A.

Due to the displaceability of at least one conveyor belt 119; 136; 718; 726, such situations can be avoided or at least mitigated, for example by having at least one conveyor belt 119; 136; 718; 726 or preferably several or more preferably all conveyor belts 119; 136; 718; 726 in relation to the transverse direction A, thereby creating advantageous conditions in the area of the ends of the sheets 02 in relation to the transverse direction A.

In an alternative or additional development, the preferred sheet-fed printing machine 01, preferably characterized in that the at least one unit 100; 300 has at least one side stop 139, which is fixed in particular during operation of sheet processing machine 01, and/or at least one side guide 128, which is fixed in particular during operation of sheet processing machine 01, for aligning sheets 02 with respect to transverse direction A. This at least one side stop 139 and/or this at least one side guide 128 can preferably be adjusted in terms of its position in relation to transverse direction A and/or is preferably used to align sheets 02 in relation to transverse direction A. It is therefore particularly preferred stationary during operation of the sheet processing machine 01. The at least one side stop 139, which is fixed in particular during operation of the sheet processing machine 01, for aligning sheets 02 with respect to the transverse direction A is preferably independent of the position of the at least three conveyor belts 119 with respect to the transverse direction A; 136; 718; 726 and/or is the position of the at least one side guide 128, which is stationary in particular during operation of the sheet processing machine 01, for aligning sheets 02 with respect to the transverse direction A in relation to the transverse direction A, independently of the position of the at least three conveyor belts in relation to the transverse direction A 119; 136; 718; 726 adjustable. For example, the at least one unit 100; 300 has at least two side stops 139 designed as described and/or at least two side guides 128 designed as described for aligning sheets 02 with respect to transverse direction A. In particular, the at least one side stop 139 and/or the at least one side stop 128 are preferably positioned relative to a frame 162 of the at least one unit 100; 300 arranged to be movable and/or adjustable, which is more preferably arranged in a stationary manner. The at least three conveyor belts 119; 136; 718; 726 are preferably arranged at least partially in the transverse direction A next to the at least one side stop 139 and/or the at least one side mark 128. The at least one unit 100; 300 is preferred as at least one sheet feeder unit 100 and/or as at least one feed unit 300. Alternatively, the at least one unit 100; 300 as a conditioning unit 200; 550 and/or as a coating unit 400; 600; 800 and/or as a transport unit 700 and/or as a shaping device 900 and/or as a substrate delivery device 1000.

In an alternative or additional development, the sheet-fed processing machine 01, preferably embodied as a sheet-fed printing press 01, and/or the substrate feed system 100 is preferably characterized in that the at least one unit 100; 300 at least one transport assembly 136 movable with respect to the transverse direction A; 161; 163; 718; 726 and that this has at least one transport assembly 136; 161; 163; 718; 726 at least one of the at least three conveyor belts 119; 136; 718; 726 and at least two of this at least one of the at least three conveyor belts 119; 136; 718; 726 has associated deflection means 163 and at least one support frame 161, which are preferably arranged to be movable together with respect to the transverse direction A and that these at least one transport assembly 136; 161; 163; 718; 726 by means of the at least one displacement means 158; 159 is arranged to be displaceable in and/or counter to the transverse direction A. More preferably, this transport assembly 136; 161; 163; 718; 726 several and even more preferably all conveyor belts 119; 136; 718; 726 of the at least one suction belt 119; 136; 311 of this unit 100; 300 on. The at least one displacement means 158 preferably has at least one manual drive 159 and/or at least one electric drive 159 and/or at least one pneumatic drive 159 and/or at least one hydraulic drive 159. At least one hand wheel is provided as a manual drive 159 , for example.

In an alternative or additional development, the sheet-fed processing machine 01, which is preferably embodied as a sheet-fed printing press 01, is preferably characterized in that from the set of at least one suction belt 119; 136; 311 at least one, for example the at least one first suction belt 119; 136; 311, as the primary acceleration means 136 of the separating device 109 of the at least one unit 100; 300 and/or that at least one, more preferably at least one other or further suction belt 119; 136; 311 from the set of at least one suction belt 119; 136; 311 as secondary acceleration means 119 of a separating device 109 of the at least one unit 100; 300 is trained.

In an alternative or additional development, the at least one substrate feed system 100 is preferably characterized in that at least one primary acceleration means 136 is arranged below a storage area 134 of the substrate feed system 100 that is provided for storing a stack of sheets 02 of a substrate 02 and/or that more preferably at least two and even more preferably at least four and/or at least six primary acceleration means 136 are arranged next to one another with respect to a transverse direction A and below a storage area 134 of the substrate feed system 100 provided for storing a stack of sheets 02 of a substrate 02. The at least one substrate feed system 100 is preferably alternatively or additionally characterized in that the substrate feed system 100 has at least one, in particular stationary frame 162 and at least one lifting frame 166; 173; 174 has. The at least one primary acceleration means 136 is preferably at least partially and more preferably completely from the at least one lifting frame 166; 173; 174 worn arranged.

If a support frame 161 that is movable with respect to the transverse direction A is arranged, then the at least one lifting frame 166; 173; 174 are preferably arranged to be movable together with the at least one support frame 161 with respect to the transverse direction A and/or with respect to the vertical direction V relative to the at least one support frame 161 movably arranged. The at least one lifting frame 166; 173; 174 has, for example, at least two side plates 173 and at least one, more preferably at least two, lifting traverses 174, which more preferably extend between the side plates 173.

By means of the at least one lifting frame 166; 173; 174, a displacement movement of at least one transport surface 718 of the at least one primary acceleration means 136 can preferably be effected, the direction of movement of which has at least one vertical component and more preferably runs exclusively vertically. As a result of this displacement movement, this at least one transport surface 718 can preferably be moved at least between an upper end position and a lower end position and/or is moved accordingly.

At least one conveyor belt 136 is arranged as the at least one acceleration means 136, for example. At least two primary acceleration means 136 are preferably arranged and/or a plurality of such conveyor belts 136 are arranged next to one another with respect to the transverse direction A. For example, at least one cover plate 193 provided with suction openings 722 is arranged, more preferably between at least two primary acceleration means 136. The at least one cover plate 193 is in particular a cover plate 193 of at least one corresponding vacuum chamber 719. The at least one cover plate is preferably located together with the at least one lifting frame 166 ; 173; 174 movably arranged. The negative pressure then pulls sheets 02 against the cover plate 193 and/or against the conveyor belts 136 and can be accelerated. Assemblies are preferably arranged, which more preferably each have at least one holding frame 194 and/or at least one vacuum chamber 719 and/or at least one cover plate 193 and/or at least one and more preferably at least two and even more preferably at least four deflection means 163 and/or at least one shaft section 171 and/or at least one sliding guide 188 and/or at least one compensating eccentric 189 and/or at least one and more preferably at least two conveyor belts 136. These assemblies are preferably each on the at least one lifting frame 166; 173; 174 attached and/or together with the at least one lifting frame 166; 173; 174 movably arranged and/or at least partially as part of the at least one lifting frame 166; 173; 174 trained. These assemblies are preferably connected to one another in that their shaft sections 171 are connected, in particular via at least partially openable couplings 172, to form a common shaft 169 in particular.

In an alternative or additional development, the at least one substrate feed device 100 is preferably characterized in that at least one height adjustment means 167; 176; 177; 178; 179, by means of which at least one upper end position of the at least vertical movement path of the at least one primary acceleration means 136, which can be effected by means of the at least one vertical drive M104, can be set and/or continuously adjusted independently of the at least one vertical drive M104 as one of at least three different end positions. The end positions can be set independently of the M104 vertical drive.

The at least one height adjustment means 167; 176; 177; 178; 179 has, for example, at least one height adjustment cam 176 and/or at least one height adjustment shaft 177 and/or at least one height adjustment lever 178 and/or at least one deflection means 179.

In an alternative or additional refinement, the at least one substrate feed system 100 is preferably characterized in that the at least two primary acceleration means 136 are each assigned at least one individual height compensation means 186 for individually adjusting a relative position of the respective transport surface 718 of the respective transport surface, in particular at least in relation to the vertical direction V primary acceleration means 136 on the one hand and the at least one lifting frame 166; 173; 174 on the other hand. This applies in particular regardless of the relative position, preferably at least in relation to the vertical direction V, of the respective transport surfaces 718 of other of the at least two primary acceleration means 136 on the one hand and of the at least one lifting frame 166; 173; 174 on the other hand. The result is then preferably a substrate feed system 100, in which at least two primary acceleration means 136 are arranged next to one another with respect to a transverse direction A and below a storage area 134 of the substrate feed system 100 that is provided for storing a stack of sheets 02 of a substrate 02, and in which the substrate feed system 100 has at least one, in particular stationary Frame 162 and at least one lifting frame 166; 173; 174 and wherein the at least two primary acceleration means 136 are preferably at least partially and more preferably completely supported by the at least one lifting frame 166; 173; 174 and preferably at least partially and more preferably completely at the same time together and with the at least one lifting frame 166; 173; 174 are arranged so as to be movable with respect to the vertical direction V, and with the at least two primary acceleration means 136 each having at least one individual height compensation means 186 for individual adjustment of a relative position, in particular at least with respect to the vertical direction V, of the respective transport surface 718 of the respective primary acceleration means 136 on the one hand and of the at least a lift frame 166; 173; 174 on the other hand, in particular independently of the relative position, preferably at least in relation to the vertical direction V, of respective transport surfaces 718 of other of the at least two primary acceleration means 136 on the one hand and of the at least one lifting frame 166; 173; 174 on the other hand.

In an alternative or additional development, the at least one substrate feed device 100 is preferably characterized in that the at least two primary acceleration means 136 are configured as conveyor belts 136 and/or as suction transport means 136 and/or are embodied as suction belts 136 and/or in that at least one individual height adjustment means 186 is at least one sliding guide 188 holding a respective conveyor belt 136 and/or suction belt 136 in its position and/or at least one respective conveyor belt 136 and/or suction belt 136 deflection means 163 holding it in its position and in its position relative to the at least one lifting frame 166, in particular at least in the vertical direction V; 173; 174 is customizable.

In an alternative or additional development, the at least one substrate feed device 100 is preferably characterized in that each of the at least two primary acceleration means 136 has at least one rotary body 163; 187, which is driven via a shaft 169 common to these at least two primary acceleration means 136. The common shaft 169 preferably has at least two shaft sections 171 which are arranged one behind the other with respect to a transverse direction A. Shaft sections 171 of the common shaft 169 that are directly adjacent with respect to the transverse direction A are preferably each connected via an at least removable and/or at least partially openable coupling 172.

The respective rotating body 163; 187, which is driven via a shaft 169 common to these at least two primary acceleration means 136, is embodied as deflection means 163, in particular as deflection means 163 of a respective conveyor belt 136 and/or suction belt 136.

In an alternative or additional development, the at least one substrate feed device 100 is preferably characterized in that the at least one primary acceleration drive M101; M103 rigid relative to the frame 162 and/or relative to that of the lifting frame 166; 173; 174 different support frame 161 is arranged and / or at least via at least one articulated shaft 91 and / or at least one Torque transmission means 192 is connected to the common shaft 169. Such a torque transmission means 192 is designed, for example, as a belt 192 and/or as a chain 192 and/or as a gear wheel 192 .

For example, sheets 02 are fed from substrate feed system 100 directly to feed system 300, which can also be part of substrate feed system 100, for example. Alternatively, sheets 02 are first fed to at least one preparation system 200.

For example, at least one preparation device 200 is located after a substrate feed device 100 and/or before at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 arranged. The at least one preparation device 200 preferably has at least one action device 201.

The at least one action device 201 is embodied, for example, as a calender 201 and/or as a moistening device 201 and/or as a discharge device 201 and/or as an inerting device 201 and/or as a cleaning device 201 and/or as a deburring device 201 and/or as an inspection device 201. A cleaning device 201 is designed, for example, as a suction device 201 and/or as a blower device 201 and/or as a scraper device 201 and/or preferably serves to remove pieces of paper and/or dust. An inspection device 201 has, for example, at least one and preferably several, in particular at least two, in particular optical sensors, which are designed, for example, as a camera and/or are arranged such that they can be moved mechanically, in particular in the transverse direction A. Such sensors can be used, for example, to record the alignment of incoming sheets 02, in particular for further processing. Alternatively or additionally, these sensors are used to record and/or check the dimensions of sheets 02, for example for comparison with order data.

The preparation device 200 preferably has at least one transport means 211, which is more preferably embodied as a suction transport means 211. What is described above and below about suction transport means preferably applies accordingly. Preparation device 200 preferably has at least one dedicated drive M200 or motor M200, in particular electric motor M200 or position-controlled electric motor M200, which is more preferably arranged to drive and/or be capable of driving the at least one transport means 211. For example, preparation system 200 has at least one pressure roller 202 or pressure cylinder 202, by means of which a force can be applied to sheets 02 against the at least one transport means 211.

The section of the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, defined by preparation system 200 is preferably essentially flat and more preferably completely flat and is preferably designed to run essentially and more preferably exclusively horizontally.

Preferably, the preparation system 200, preferably embodied as unit 200 and/or module 200, is alternatively or additionally characterized in that the section of the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, defined by preparation system 200, is on a Entrance level of the preparation device 200 begins and / or ends at an exit level of the preparation device 200. The preparation device 200 is preferably characterized in that this entry height of the preparation device 200 deviates from the first standard height by a maximum of 5 cm, more preferably by a maximum of 1 cm and even more preferably by a maximum of 2 mm and/or that the exit height of the preparation device 200 differs from the first Standard height by at most 5 cm, more preferably at most 1 cm and even more preferably deviates by no more than 2 mm and/or that the respective entry height of the preparation device 200 deviates from the exit height of the preparation device 200 by no more than 5 cm, more preferably no more than 1 cm and even more preferably no more than 2 mm.

Preferably, the processing machine 01 configured in particular as a sheet-fed printing press 01 is alternatively or additionally characterized in that at least one and in particular at least one other of the at least two modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 has at least one drying facility 500 or drying device 506. Drying system 500 and/or drying device 506 preferably has at least one energy output device 501; 502; 503 on. This drying system 500 or drying device 506 preferably has at least one energy output device 501 embodied as a hot air source 502; 502; 503 on. For example, at least one energy output device 501 embodied as an infrared radiation source 501 is provided. Alternatively or additionally, at least one energy output device 502 embodied as a hot air source 502 is provided. Alternatively or additionally, at least one energy output device 503 embodied as a UV radiation source 503 is provided. Alternatively or additionally, at least one energy output device designed as an electron beam source is arranged. Preferably, the processing machine 01 configured in particular as a sheet-fed printing press 01 is alternatively or additionally characterized in that at least one other of the at least two modules 400; 600; 800 at least one coating module 400; 800 is arranged, which is designed as a priming module 400 and/or as a painting module 800 and which has its own drying system 500 or drying device 506. For example, the processing machine 01 configured in particular as a sheet-fed printing press 01 is alternatively or additionally characterized in that at least one coating module 400 configured as a priming module 400 is provided as the at least one additional module 400, which has its own drying system 500 or drying device 506 and this drying device 500 or drying device 506 has at least one energy output device 501 designed as a hot air source 502; 502; 503 and/or that the at least one additional module 800 is at least one coating module 800 embodied as a painting module 800, which has its own drying system 500 or drying device 506, and this drying system 500 or drying device 506 has at least one energy output device 501 embodied as a hot air source 502; 502; 503 has.

An area of action of the drying system 500 or drying device 506 of the at least one other of the at least two modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000, for example priming module 400, is preferably located after an application point 418 of the at least one other of the at least two modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000, for example the priming module 400 arranged. A for transporting sheets 02 through an area of action of drying system 500 or drying device 506 of the at least one other of the at least two modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000, for example the priming module 400 provided transport means 417, in particular suction transport means 417, is preferably by means of a drive M400; M401; M600; M601; M800; M801 of the at least one further of the at least two modules 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 550; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000, for example the priming module 400 can be driven.

Preferably, the sheet-fed printing press 01 is alternatively or additionally characterized in that the sheet-fed printing press 01 has a plurality of units 600 embodied as printing modules 600, each of which has at least one drive M600 of its own. Preferably, the sheet-fed printing press 01 is alternatively or additionally characterized by this that the at least one printing module 600 is embodied as a printing module 600 that applies coating medium from above. Alternatively or additionally, sheet-fed printing press 01 is preferably characterized in that the at least one printing module 600 is embodied as a non-impact coating unit 600 and/or as an inkjet printing unit 600.

Alternatively or additionally, the sheet-fed printing press 01 is preferably characterized in that drive control of the primary drive M101; M103 is different from a drive control of the secondary drive M102 and more preferably that a drive control of the drive M600 of the printing module 600 differs from the drive control of the primary drive M101; M103 and is different from the drive control of the secondary drive M102. Alternatively or additionally, the sheet-fed printing press 01 is preferably characterized in that drive control of the primary drive M101; M103 and a different drive control of the secondary drive M102 and a different drive control of the drive M600 of the printing module 600 are connected by circuitry to a machine controller of the sheet-fed printing press 01.

Preferably, the sheet-fed printing press 01 is alternatively or additionally characterized in that a plurality of subsets of primary acceleration means 136 are provided as the at least one primary acceleration means 136, which can be operated at least temporarily with sheet speeds that differ from subset to subset and/or the at least one of each only has this respective primary drive M101 assigned to the respective subset of acceleration means 136; have M103. In this case, each subset can have a primary acceleration means 136 or a plurality of primary acceleration means 136 . (Examples are in 14a and Figure 16b to see.)

Preferably, the sheet-fed printing press 01 is alternatively or additionally characterized by this that at least one additional device 147 for detecting incorrectly transported and/or defective sheets 02 and/or at least one additional device 147 for sorting out sheets 02 and/or at least one additional device 147 for holding and/or for pushing back sheets 02 is provided . (This is an example in 15 shown.) If additional device 147 is configured as additional device 147 for detecting incorrectly transported and/or defective sheets 02, it is used, for example, to identify double sheets and/or to identify sheets 02 that have protruding parts.

An additional device 147 for sorting out sheets 02 has, for example, a suction device and/or a transport switch. For example, such an additional device 147 for sorting has at least one compression means 148; 149, by means of which sheet 02 can be compressed, in particular with regard to its height, and/or is designed as a compression device 147. As a result, corresponding damage to print heads 416; 616; 816 can be avoided, even if initially protruding parts of the sheet 02 were present. The corresponding sheets 02 are destroyed, for example, but can preferably be sorted out by means of the transport switch.

In an alternative or additional refinement, the sheet processing machine 01 preferably embodied as a sheet-fed printing press 01 is preferably characterized in that at least one sensor 153, embodied in particular as a protrusion sensor 153, for detecting at least one spatial extension of sheets 02 is arranged along the transport path provided for the transport of sheets 02 is. The at least one protrusion sensor 153 is designed, for example, as an optical sensor and/or as a light barrier and/or as an ultrasonic sensor and/or as a capacitive sensor and/or as an inductive sensor and/or as a magnetic sensor. The at least one overhang sensor 153 preferably detects a height of the sheet 02 being transported past it lying underneath it. If part of the sheet 02, in particular part of the front end of the sheet 02, protrudes too far, this is detected by the at least one overhang sensor 153. As described, in particular in the case of multi-layer sheets 02 such as sheets of corrugated cardboard 02, there may be protruding areas at the cut edges, for example due to cut-off splices and subsequent soft individual layers. Sheet processing machine 01 preferably has at least one non-impact coating unit 400; 600; 800 and/or at least one print head 416; 616; 816 or inkjet printhead 416; 616; 816 on. A compression device 147 is therefore preferably provided as an alternative or in addition, in particular an additional device 147 embodied as a compression device 147. This compression device 147 is, for example, in the region of a coating unit 400; 600; 800 arranged to avoid that between the compression device 147 and the print heads 416; 616; 816 areas where the shape of the sheet 02 is negatively altered.

At least one compression device 147 is preferably arranged in particular along the transport path provided for the transport of sheets 02 after a detection region of this at least one overhang sensor 153, which more preferably has at least one first compression body 148 and at least one second compression body 149 and even more preferably at least one force element 151 .

An additional device 147 for holding and/or pushing back sheets 02 has, for example, a suction device and/or a pusher. Such a suction device holds a sheet 02 in place, for example, thereby preventing it from being transported further and causing damage. Such a pushing device is designed, for example, as a roller and/or roller and/or brush and is arranged to rotate and/or be rotatable. The direction of rotation is selected in such a way that one is mediated by the thrust device, for example by friction force is oriented counter to the transport direction of sheet 02 and/or counter to its intended transport path. Processing machine 01 is stopped, for example, if a sheet 02 that has been transported incorrectly is detected and/or has been held and/or pushed back by means of additional device 147 for holding and/or pushing back sheets 02.

At least one feed system 300 is preferably located downstream of a substrate feed system 100 and/or upstream of at least one coating unit 400 relative to the intended transport path; 600; 800 arranged. The at least one feed device 300 is preferably used to align sheets 02 as precisely as possible. In this way, it can be ensured that subsequent processing of sheets 02 is carried out as precisely as possible relative to sheets 02 and thus also relative to the processing previously carried out on sheets 02. Depending on the design and/or operation of substrate feed system 100, sheets 02 are preferably fed to infeed system 300 in a shingled manner or individually, for example. Sheets 02 preferably leave infeed system 300 completely separated.

The system device 300 preferably has at least one alignment device 301. Alignment device 301 has, for example, at least one drivable and/or driven alignment roller 302 and/or alignment roller 302, which can be rotated about a horizontal axis of rotation, for example, and pivoted about a pivot axis, which is oriented parallel to a vertical direction, for example. Alternatively or additionally, alignment roller 302 and/or alignment roller 302 is designed to be movable, for example, partially or as a whole in the transverse direction A, in particular to be able to move sheets 02 in the transverse direction A and to move them back again. Infeed device 300 has, for example, at least one pressure roller or pressure roller, by means of which a force can be applied to sheets 02 against this alignment roller 302 and/or alignment roller 302. For example, by pivoting the alignment roller 302 and / or alignment roller 302 and/or a movement of alignment roller 302 and/or alignment roller 302 in the transverse direction A affects a position of the respective sheet 02. The aligning device 301 alternatively or additionally has, for example, a plurality of drivable and/or driven aligning rollers 302 and/or aligning rollers 302, which are offset from one another in the transverse direction A, for example. By driving these alignment rollers 302 and/or alignment rollers 302 differently, in particular, sheets 02 can be pivoted about an axis that is oriented, for example, parallel to a vertical direction and/or to a direction orthogonal to the main surfaces of at least one sheet 02. Such alignment rollers 302 and/or alignment rollers 302 that are pivotable and/or movable with respect to transverse direction A can be used, for example, to implement a feed system 300 that does not require contact between sheets 02 on the one hand and front lays 127 and/or side lays on the other.

As an alternative or in addition, the alignment device 301 has, for example, at least one stop, which is also referred to as a mark 127 . For example, alignment device 301 has at least one front mark 127 and/or at least one side mark.

The at least one system device 300 has at least one inspection device 303, for example. This at least one inspection system 303 is used, for example, to detect the position of the respective sheet 02. The inspection device 303 has, for example, at least one and preferably a plurality of sensors, in particular optical sensors.

The system device 300 preferably has at least one transport means 311, which is more preferably embodied as a suction transport means 311. What is described above and below about suction transport means preferably applies accordingly. The system device 300 preferably has at least one dedicated drive M300 or motor 300, in particular electric motor M300 or position-controlled electric motor M300, which is more preferably arranged to drive and/or be capable of driving the at least one transport means 311.

In the following, more detailed explanations of a coating unit 400; 600; 800, which is embodied as a priming unit 400 by way of example. Unless there are any contradictions, what is described is analogous to other embodiments of the coating unit 400; 600; 800, in particular to 600 printing units and 800 coating units.

As described, at least one coating unit 400 embodied as a priming device 400 or priming unit 400 is arranged, for example. The at least one priming unit 400 is preferably used to apply a coating medium designed as a primer to the substrate 02 to be processed, in particular the printing substrate 02 and/or the sheets 02. Depending on the processing job, this is done, for example, by applying it over the entire surface or by applying it to a part of the surface. The primer facilitates, for example, subsequent processing of sheets 02, for example the application of at least one additional coating material, which is designed in particular as a printing ink and/or at least one additional coating material which is designed in particular as an ink and/or at least one additional coating material which is designed in particular as ink is designed as a paint.

In the following, more detailed explanations of a coating unit 400; 600; 800 made as a flexo coating unit 400; 600; 800 is trained. Unless there are any contradictions, what is described is analogous to other embodiments of the coating unit 400; 600; 800 transferrable. This flexo coating unit 400; 600; 800 is shown as a primer aggregate 400 by way of example. What is shown is analogous to printing units 600 and To transfer painting units 800, provided there are no contradictions.

The flexo coating unit 400; 600; 800 preferably has at least one supply of coating agent 401; 601; 801, in particular a primer supply 401 and/or paint supply 601 or ink supply 601 and/or 800 a varnish supply 801. The flexo coating unit 400; 600; 800 preferably has at least one applicator cylinder 402; 602; 802, which serves to apply coating medium to the substrate 02 to be processed, in particular the printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, and is intended in particular for contact with the substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02. The application cylinder 402; 602; 802 is, for example, as a forme cylinder 402; 602; 802 trained. On the forme cylinder 402; 602; 802, at least one removable dressing in the form of at least one removable coating form is and/or can be arranged. This lift is used to determine the areas in which the coating agent is to be transferred and, if necessary, in which areas it is not. The respective elevator is preferably attached by means of at least one corresponding holding device, in particular a clamping device and/or tensioning device, on a lateral surface of application cylinder 402; 602; 802 can be arranged and/or arranged and preferably fixed and/or fixed.

In particular, around the forme cylinder 402; 602; 802 and/or to supply the coating mold with coating agent is preferably at least one supply roller 403; 603; 803 arranged, more preferably as an anilox roller 403; 603; 803 and/or has a cell structure on its lateral surface and preferably with the forme cylinder 402; 602; 802 is in contact and/or can be brought into contact. Alternatively, between supply roller 403; 603; 803 and application cylinder 402; 602; 802, at least one further transfer roller for coating material can also be arranged. With the supply roller 403; 603; 803 there is preferably at least one buffer 404; 604; 804 for coating agents in contact and/or in active connection. This is preferably as chamber doctor blade 404; 604; 804 trained. With the anilox roller 403; 603; 803 formed supply roller 403; 603; 803 is therefore preferably at least one chamber doctor blade 404; 604; 804 in contact and/or in operative connection. The preferred chamber doctor blade 404; 604; 804 formed latches 404; 604; 804 is preferably above at least one supply line 406; 606; 806 and more preferably also via at least one derivation 407; 607; 807 with the at least one coating medium supply 401; 601; 801 in connection.

At least one counter-pressure means 408; 608; 808, which serves as an abutment for applying the coating medium to the substrate 02 to be processed, in particular the printing material 02 and/or the sheets 02. The at least one counter-pressure means 408; 608; 808 is, for example, as an impression cylinder 408; 608; 808 trained. Alternatively, the at least one counter-pressure means 408; 608; 808 designed as a counter-pressure band. The transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, preferably runs between forme cylinder 402; 602; 802 on the one hand and the counter-pressure means 408; 608; 808, in particular impression cylinder 408; 608; 808 on the other hand. forme cylinder 402; 602; 802 on the one hand and counter-pressure means 408; 608; 808 on the other hand preferably together form at least one coating point 409; 609; 809

The coating unit 400; 600; 800 is, for example, a coating unit 400 that coats from above and/or is capable of being coated from above; 600; 800 or, for example, alternatively as a coating unit 400 that coats from below and/or is capable of being coated from below; 600; 800 trained.

The coating unit 400; 600; 800 preferably has at least one incoming transport means 411; 611; 811 on. The at least one incoming means of transport 411; 611; 811 is preferred as suction transport means 411; 611; 811, in particular as a suction belt 411; 611; 811 and/or as a suction box belt 411; 611; 811 and/or as roller suction system 411; 611; 811. What is described above and below about suction means of transport preferably applies accordingly.

The at least one outgoing transport means 417; 617; 817 is preferred as suction transport means 417; 617; 817, in particular as a suction belt 417; 617; 817 and/or as a suction box belt 417; 617; 817 and/or as a roller suction system 417; 617; 817. What is described above and below about suction means of transport preferably applies accordingly.

As flexo coating units 400; 600; 800 trained coating units 400; 600; 800 each have, for example, exactly one coating point 409; 609; 809 on. For the application of a plurality of different coating agents, a plurality of flexographic coating units 400; 600; 800, in particular flexographic printing units 600 are arranged.

For example, the at least one flexo coating unit 400; 600; 800 trained coating aggregate 400; 600; 800 each has at least one dedicated, in particular integrated, drying system 500 or drying device 506 that is assigned to it. This is, for example, on the at least one outgoing transport means 417; 617; 817 of this respective one as a flexo coating unit 400; 600; 800 trained coating unit 400; 600; 800 aligned.

In the following, more detailed explanations of a coating unit 400; 600; 800 made as a non-impact coating unit 400; 600; 800, in particular non-impact coating module 400; 600; 800, for example as a jet coating unit 400; 600; 800, in particular inkjet coating unit 400; 600; 800 and/or blast coating module 400; 600; 800, in particular ink jet coating module 400; 600; 800 trained is. Unless there are any contradictions, what is described is analogous to other embodiments of the coating unit 400; 600; 800 transferable, in particular to other non-impact printing units 600. The blast coating unit 400; 600; 800 preferably has at least one print head 416; 616; 816 on. The at least one print head 416; 616; 816 is, for example, an ink jet print head 416; 616; 816 trained.

The jet coating unit 400; 600; 800 is described using the example of a jet printing unit 600, in particular an inkjet printing unit 600 and/or jet printing module 600. However, the same applies to a jet priming unit 400, in particular jet priming module 400, and/or a jet painting unit 800, in particular jet painting module 800.

The at least one jet coating unit 400; 600; 800, in particular inkjet printing unit 600, of processing machine 01 preferably in turn has at least one coating point 409; 609; 809, in particular pressure point 609. Under a coating point 409; 609; 809, in particular pressure point 609, is also in the case of a non-impact coating unit 400; 600; 800 is to be understood as a preferably complete area in which contact is made or can be made between the same coating medium, in particular ink, on the one hand and a respective sheet 02 on the other.

The at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800, in particular printing unit 600, preferably has a plurality of coating points 409; 609; 809, in particular pressure points 609, to which a respective coating agent is assigned, for example at least four coating points 409; 609; 809, in particular pressure points 609, preferably at least five coating points 409; 609; 809, in particular pressure points 609, more preferably at least six coating points 409; 609; 809, in particular pressure points 609 and even more preferably at least seven coating sites 409; 609; 809, especially pressure points 609.

In particular in non-impact coating units 400; 600; 800, in particular in jet coating units 400; 600; 800 such as inkjet printing units 600, for example, water-based coating materials and/or wax-based coating materials and/or UV-curing coating materials are used. Possibly arranged dryer units 500 are preferably designed to match the corresponding coating agent, ie they have energy sources in the form of infrared radiation sources and/or UV radiation sources and/or hot air sources and/or electron beam sources, for example.

Each coating point 409; 609; 809, in particular printing point 609, preferably has at least one application point 418; 618; 818 on. Each job site 418; 618; 818 is preferably at least one image-generating device 416; 616; 816, in particular at least one print head 416; 616; 816 and more preferably at least one row of printheads. Each job site 418; 618; 818 preferably extends in the transverse direction A, more preferably across the entire working width of processing machine 01. In the case of an inkjet printing machine 01, the at least one image-generating device 416; 616; 816 preferably as at least one print head 416; 616; 816, in particular ink jet print head 416; 616; 816 trained. The at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 preferably has at least two print heads 416; 616; 816 on. For example, the at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 in that the at least two print heads 416; 616; 816 as print heads 416 designed for a non-impact printing process; 616; 816 are formed and more preferably in that the at least two print heads 416; 616; 816 as ink jet print heads 416; 616; 816 are trained. imaging devices 416; 616; 816 such as printheads 416; 616; 816 usually have a limited dimension, especially in the transverse direction A.

This results in a restricted area of sheet 02 on which a respective print head 416; 616; 816 coating agent can be applied. Therefore, usually several imaging devices 416; 616; 816 or printheads 416; 616; 816 arranged one behind the other in the transverse direction A. Such print heads 416; 616; 816 are referred to as a printhead row. There are discontinuous rows of printheads and continuous rows of printheads. In the special case of a print head 416 extending over the entire working width; 616; 816, this should also be considered a row of printheads, in particular as a continuous row of printheads.

For example, at least one coating means has a plurality of application points 418; 618; 818, for example in the form that two continuous rows or two double rows of print heads 416; 616; 816 eject or are capable of ejecting the same coating agent.

A coating unit 400; 600; 800 includes, for example, only one coating point 409; 609; 809, in particular pressure point 609, for example for a color, for example the color black. The at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 but as described several coating points 409; 609; 809, in particular pressure points 609. The coating points 409; 609; 809, in particular pressure points 609, can directly adjoin one another spatially or be spaced apart from one another, for example separated by color. Under the term of a coating point 409; 609; 809, in particular pressure point 609, should also include a section that - e.g. B. without interruption by another color - several consecutive application sites 418; 618; 818 of the same color.

For example, the jet coating unit 400; 600; 800 at least one counter-pressure means 408; 608; 808, which is preferably not used to the substrate 02 to be processed, in particular the printing material 02 and/or the sheets 02, but only to hold it in position. At least one such counter-pressure means 408; 608; 808 is, for example, as counter-pressure belt 408; 608; 808 and/or as means of transport 411; 417; 611; 617; 811; 817, in particular suction transport means 411; 417; 611; 617; 811; 817 trained. Particularly preferably, the jet coating unit 400; 600; 800 viewed in the direction of transport T, only one means of transport 411; 417; 611; 617; 811; 817, which is more preferably used as suction transport means 411; 417; 611; 617; 811; 817 is formed and at the same time as incoming transport means 411; 611; 811 and/or as counter-pressure means 408; 608; 808 and/or as outgoing transport means 417; 617; 817 is formed.

Alternatively or additionally, sheet-fed printing press 01 is preferably characterized in that at least one print head assembly 424; 624; 824 at least one extending in the transverse direction A, in particular over an entire working width of the at least one non-impact coating unit 400; 600; 800 or Non Impact Coating Module 400; 600; 800 extending array of printheads 416; 616; 816 has. Alternatively or additionally, sheet-fed printing press 01 is preferably characterized in that the at least one print head assembly 424; 624; 824 at least two in the transverse direction A, in particular over an entire working width of the at least one non-impact coating unit 400; 600; 800 or Non Impact Coating Module 400; 600; 800 extending rows of printheads 416; 616; 816 and that areas of action of these at least two rows of print heads 416; 616; 816 are arranged one behind the other with respect to the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing material 02 and/or sheets 02.

Alternatively or additionally, sheet-fed printing press 01 is preferably characterized in that a total of at least four and more preferably exactly four rows of print heads 416; 616; 816 are arranged and that effective areas of these at least four rows of print heads 416; 616; 816 are arranged one behind the other with respect to the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02. Alternatively or additionally, sheet-fed printing press 01 is preferably characterized in that a total of at least eight and more preferably exactly eight rows of print heads 416; 616; 816 are arranged and that effective areas of these at least eight rows of print heads 416; 616; 816 are arranged one behind the other with respect to the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing material 02 and/or sheets 02. Alternatively or additionally, sheet-fed printing press 01 is preferably characterized in that at least one of the non-impact coating modules 600 is designed as a printing module 600 and/or is designed as an inkjet coating module 600 and/or at least one inkjet print head 416; 616; 816 has.

Under a printhead assembly 424; 624; 824 is preferably at least one assembly 424; 624; 824, the at least one print head 416; 616; 816 and preferably multiple printheads 416; 616; 816 and which preferably has at least one support body on which the at least one print head 416; 616; 816 is attached directly or indirectly and relative to which the at least one print head 416; 616; 816 is arranged stationary in a normal printing operation. A relative movement takes place, for example, for adjustment purposes and/or for assembly purposes.

At least one printhead 416; 616; 816 with at least one positioning device 426; 626; 826 connected and/or connectable. This at least one print head is preferably 416; 616; 816 by means of the at least one positioning device 426; 626; 826 relative to a frame 427; 627; 827 of the at least one non-impact coating unit 400; 600; 800 or Non Impact Coating Module 400; 600; 800 arranged to be movable, in particular at least with respect to a vertical direction V and/or by at least 0.5 cm, more preferably at least 2 cm and even more preferably at least 10 cm and even more preferably at least 25 cm movably arranged.

Processing machine 01, in particular sheet-fed printing press 01, is preferably alternatively or additionally characterized in that at least one print head assembly 424; 624; 824 at least one positioning device 426; 626; 826, by means of which at least all print heads 416; 616; 816 of that respective printhead assembly 424; 624; 824 in particular together relative to a frame 427; 627; 827 of the at least one non-impact coating unit 400; 600; 800 or Non Impact Coating Module 400; 600; 800 are movably arranged.

In one embodiment, the at least one positioning device 426; 626; 826 at least one locating guide and more preferably multiple locating guides and even more preferably one locating guide each per moveable printhead assembly 424; 624; 824 on.

In particular, regardless of an arrangement of printhead assemblies 424; 624; 824 is preferably at least one cleaning device 419; 619; 819 for cleaning printheads 416; 616; 816 and/or nozzle surfaces of print heads 416; 616; 816 and/or at least one print head 416; 616; 816 and/or at least one nozzle surface of the at least one print head 416; 616; 816 assignable and/or assigned. The at least one cleaning device 419; 619; 819 is preferably arranged to be movable along at least one supply path between at least one parking position and at least one use position, in particular by means of at least one feed device.

Regardless of the design of the coating unit 400; 600; 800 as a flexo coating unit 400; 600; 800 and/or jet coating unit 400; 600; 800 has the coating unit 400; 600; 800 preferably has at least one dedicated drive M400; M401; M600; M601; M800; M801 or M400 engine; M401; M600; M601; M800; M801, which is preferably designed as a position-controlled electric motor in particular.

After at least one coating device 400; 600; 800 and more preferably immediately after at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 at least one drying system 500 and/or drying device 506 is arranged.

The at least one drying system 500 has at least one frame 508, for example. The at least one drying system 500 has at least one transport means 511, for example, which is more preferably embodied as a suction transport means 511. What is described above and below about suction transport means preferably applies accordingly. Drying system 500 preferably has at least one dedicated drive M500 or motor M500, in particular electric motor M500 or position-controlled electric motor M500, which is more preferably arranged to drive and/or be capable of driving the at least one transport means 511. As an alternative or in addition to at least one separate drying device 500, at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 or a plurality of coating aggregates 400; 600; 800 or each coating aggregate 400; 600; 800 each has at least one dedicated, in particular integrated, drying system 500 or drying device 506 that is assigned to it.

Sheet-fed printing press 01 is characterized, for example, in that at least one post-drying system 507 is provided, which has at least one air outlet opening that is at least partially aligned with the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02. The at least one post-drying device 507 is preferably used to reuse heat contained in the air previously used to dry sheets.

Alternatively or additionally, sheet-fed printing press 01 is preferably characterized in that along the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, upstream of the at least one non-impact coating module 600; 800 at least one priming module 400 of sheet-fed printing press 01 is arranged. The at least one priming module 400 is embodied, for example, as a flexo coating module 400 or preferably as a non-impact coating module 400.

Alternatively or additionally, sheet-fed printing press 01 is preferably characterized in that along the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, in particular after an application point 418 of the at least one priming module 400 and/or after the at least one priming module 400 and/or in front of at least one application point 618 of the at least one non-impact coating module 600 and/or in front of the at least one non-impact coating module 600 and/or in front of each non-impact coating module 600 configured as a printing module 600, at least one drying device 506 is arranged, in particular on the for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, is aligned.

For example, the at least one printing module 600 then preferably has at least one transport means 611, which is more preferably embodied as a suction transport means 611 and/or suction belt 611 and/or suction box belt 611 and/or roller suction system 611. This at least one transport means 611 then preferably extends along the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, under the at least one first application point 618 of printing module 600 and under at least one drying system downstream of this at least one application point 618 506 of the print module 600 through and more preferably under every other, in particular downstream application point 618 of the printing module 600 and more preferably under every other, in particular downstream drying device 506 and/or energy output device 501; 502; 504 of the printing module 600, regardless of whether this drying device 506 and/or energy output device 501; 502; 504 of printing module 600 is arranged between application points 618 of printing module 600 or after a last application point 618 of printing module 600. Preferably, exactly one such described transport means 611 is arranged along the transport path and, with respect to transverse direction A, a plurality of such transport means 611 are next to one another or, more preferably, also exactly such a means of transport 611 is arranged. This respective means of transport 611 therefore preferably extends under all application points 618 of the printing module 600 and under all drying device 506 of the printing module 600 arranged between application points 618 of the printing module 600 and more preferably under all drying device 506 of the printing module 600 arranged after all application points 618 of the printing module 600. ( An example of such a print module is in Figure 6c shown.)

Alternatively or additionally, sheet-fed printing press 01 is preferably characterized in that along the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, after the at least one non-impact coating module 400; 600 at least one coating module 800 of sheet-fed printing press 01 is provided. The at least one coating module 800 is embodied, for example, as a flexo coating module 800 or preferably as a non-impact coating module 800. Alternatively or additionally, sheet-fed printing press 01 is preferably characterized in that along the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, after an application point 618 of the at least one non-impact coating module 600 embodied as a non-impact printing module 600 and upstream of the at least one painting module 800, at least one drying device 506 aligned in particular with the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02.

Preferably, the sheet-fed printing press 01 is alternatively or additionally characterized in that at least one drying device 506, in particular on the for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, is aligned in the transport path provided.

At least one device for intermediate drying is preferably provided for multicolored printing.

The at least one drying system 500 or drying device 506 has, for example, at least one cooling system 551 and/or at least one inspection system 551 and/or at least one remoistening system 551. As an alternative to this, a separate after-treatment unit 550 is arranged. At least one inspection device 551 is preferred in at least one coating device 400; 600; 800 or in at least one coating unit 400; 600; 800 and/or coating module 400; 600; 800, in particular in at least one printing unit 600 or in at least one printing unit 600 and/or printing module 600, more preferably as part of coating unit 400; 600; 800 and/or the coating unit 400; 600; 800 and/or coating module 400; 600; 800 and/or the printing device 600 and/or the printing unit 600 and/or the printing module 600. This is shown schematically and by way of example in Figure 12d shown.

For example, at least one after-treatment device 550 is provided, in particular with regard to the transport of substrate 02, in particular Printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02 provided transport path, preferably downstream of at least one coating system 400; 600; 800 and/or after at least one drying device 500 and/or after at least one drying device 506. The preferably arranged at least one post-treatment device 550 preferably has at least one action device 551. This at least one action device 551 is designed, for example, as a moistening device 551, in particular a remoistening device 551 and/or as a cooling device 551 and/or as a discharge device 551 and/or as an inerting device 551 and/or as a cleaning device 551 and/or as a deburring device 551 and/or as an inspection device 551 educated. A cleaning device 551 is embodied, for example, as a suction device 551 and/or blower device 551 and/or as a wiping device 551.

An inspection device 551 has, for example, at least one and/or more, in particular at least two, in particular optical sensors 553, which is or are embodied as a camera, for example. This at least one sensor 553 is arranged such that it can be moved, preferably by machine, in the transverse direction A, for example. At least one such sensor 553 can be used, for example, to detect a printed area of a respective substrate 02, in particular sheet 02, for example an entire printed area of the respective substrate 02, in particular sheet 02, in particular for checking the print quality. Register marks, for example, can be detected using at least one such sensor 553 or such sensors 553 . This at least one sensor 553 is preferably used to detect register marks arranged on the substrate 02, in particular the sheet 02, which more preferably have previously been created by means of at least one and in particular a plurality of coating units 400; 600; 800 were applied to the substrate 02, in particular to the respective sheet 02. The register marks can also be applied partially or completely to the substrate 02, in particular the sheets 02, outside of the processing machine 01 or coating machine 01. In particular to assess the However, when processing machine 01 is functioning, the register marks are generated at least partially and more preferably completely within processing machine 01. Sensor 553 or sensors 553 is or are set, for example, to a dimension of substrate 02, for example sheets 02, and/or to a position dependent on the processing, in particular the print image, in particular with respect to the transverse direction A. Then it is not necessary for every print job the register mark can be printed at the same place on the sheets 02. After the register marks have been detected, the position information that occurs is preferably evaluated. More preferably, information about how at least one setting variable of processing machine 01 is to be changed is derived from this evaluation. This at least one setting variable is, for example, a position of at least one application cylinder 402 in relation to a circumferential direction; 602; 802, in particular relative to other application cylinders 402; 602; 802, and/or a position of at least one application cylinder 402; 602; 802, in particular relative to other application cylinders 402; 602; 802 and/or an inclined position of a coating form, in particular relative to the transverse direction A and/or an activation and/or position of at least one print head 416; 616; 816. Accordingly, a circumferential register and/or a lateral register and/or a diagonal register can be recorded and/or set.

The action device 551 is, for example, within a further unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 or module 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000 arranged, in particular aligned with the intended transport route and/or acting and/or capable of acting. This additional unit 600 or module 600 is, for example, printing unit 600 or printing module 600 or coating unit 600 or coating module 600 or non-impact coating unit 600 or non-impact coating module 600. Inspection system 551 preferably has at least one CCD sensor 553 and/or at least one CMOS sensor 553 on. The inspection device 551 and in particular the at least one sensor 553 of inspection device 551 on transport means 611, in particular suction belt 611 of coating module 600, in particular non-impact coating module 600, and/or conveyor belt 718; 724 of the suction belt 611 of the coating module 600, in particular non-impact coating module 600 arranged aligned. Inspection device 551 and in particular the at least one sensor 553 of inspection device 551 is preferably directed to a part of transport means 611, in particular suction belt 611, in particular conveyor belt 718; 724 of suction belt 611 of non-impact coating module 600 and/or part of the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, which is aligned after the at least one Post-drying device 507 and/or the air outlet opening of which is aligned with the at least one and preferably precisely one transport means 611, in particular embodied as a suction belt 611, of the non-impact printing module 600. Alternatively or additionally, however, the at least one aftertreatment device 550 is embodied, for example, as an independent unit 550 and more preferably as a module 550.

At least one and more preferably exactly one sensor device 553 or print image sensor device 553 is preferably provided, by means of which the print quality that can be generated with printing press 01 can be checked in particular. The at least one sensor device 553 is identical, for example, to the at least one inspection device 553 described or at least partially corresponds to the at least one inspection device 553. A detection range of the at least one sensor device 553 preferably extends over the entire working width of printing press 01 and/or the at least one sensor device 553 is stationary with respect to transverse direction A. The at least one sensor device 553 preferably has at least one sensor 553 and more preferably precisely one sensor 553. The at least one sensor 553 has, for example, a detection range which is defined by a plurality of sensor elements, for example pixels. For example, the at least one sensor 553 is embodied as at least one and more preferably as exactly one line scan camera 553.

A method for operating a printing press 01, in particular a quality control method, is preferred, in which at least one non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 and preferably at least two non-impact print heads 416; 616; 816 of printing press 01, in particular in at least one proof printing process, at least one proof print image 566 is generated on at least one substrate 02, and the at least one non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 or the at least two non-impact print heads 416; 616; 816 printed at least one test print image 566 is captured by a sensor device 553, in particular by means of at least one, in particular optical, sensor 553 of the sensor device 553. The at least one or the at least two non-impact print heads 416; 616; 816 are preferably inkjet printheads 416; 616; 816 and/or preferably each have a plurality of dot-generating devices 583, in particular nozzles 583. For example, each non-impact printhead 416; 616; 816 has a plurality of print head elements, which in turn each have a plurality of dot-generating devices 583. For example, such print head elements are each equipped with an individual power supply. Sensor device 553 is preferably a sensor device of printing press 01. The at least one test print image 566 is preferably generated using a test template specified in advance. This test template is preferably a standardized test template that is generated repeatedly and at different times as test print image 566 in order to check and/or optimize settings of printing press 01. For example, the test template from which the test print image is generated is permanently stored in at least one memory of printing press 01, in particular independently of image data from other print jobs. Alternatively, the test print image 566 represents at least part of a print image of a print job that is processed and/or analyzed accordingly in order to be able to derive corresponding information from it.

In an alternative or additional development, the method is preferably characterized in that at least one position check process is carried out and/or that preferably exactly one position check process per print head 416; 616; 816 and/or per row of print heads or preferably exactly one position checking process per coating unit 400; 600; 800 or exactly one position check procedure is carried out per quality control procedure. In the at least one position checking process, a relative position of at least one of the at least one non-impact print head 416 is preferably determined using the data of this at least one test print image 566 recorded by sensor device 553 and/or by the at least one sensor 553; 616; 816 is checked for at least one reference, in particular at least one reference point, and/or a relative position of at least two of the at least two print heads 416; 616; 816 generated partial images 569 to each other and/or a relative position of these at least two partial images 569 to at least one reference, in particular at least one reference point. One of these at least two partial images 569 of one of these at least two print heads 416; 616; 816 generated. The relative position checked in the position checking process is preferably a relative position based at least on a transverse direction A oriented transversely to a transport direction T of the at least one substrate 02. Alternatively or additionally, in the at least one position checking process, at least one and preferably each of the at least one non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 or the at least two non-impact print heads 416; 616; 816 is checked for an inclined position with respect to at least the transverse direction A and/or the transport direction T. The relative position of the at least one non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 for at least one reference, in particular at least one reference point, and/or for a relative position of the at least two print heads 416; 616; 816 to each other and/or a relative position of the at least two printheads 416; 616; 816 to at least one reference, in particular at least one reference point. Alternatively or additionally, a relative position of the at least two print heads 416; 616; 816 to each other and/or a relative position of the at least two print heads 416; 616; 816 is checked in relation to at least one reference, in particular at least one reference point, with this relative position being in particular a relative position based at least on the transverse direction A, which is oriented transversely to the transport direction T of the at least one substrate 02. At least one position measurement result is preferably determined by the position checking process.

In an alternative or additional development, the method is preferably characterized in that at least one color density check process is carried out and/or that preferably exactly one color density check process per non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 and/or per row of print heads or preferably exactly one color density check process per coating unit 400; 600; 800 or exactly one color density check procedure is performed per quality control procedure. In the color density check process, at least one first color density measured at a first location 567, in particular of proof print image 566, and at least one additional color density are preferably compared with one another using the data recorded by sensor device 553 and/or by the at least one sensor 553 of this at least one proof image 566 will. The at least one additional color density is preferably at least one target color density and/or at least one second color density measured at a second point 568, in particular of the proof print image 566, that is spaced apart from the first point 567 in the transverse direction A oriented orthogonally to a transport direction T. Pixels at the first location 567 preferably originate from at least one other dot-generating device 583, in particular from at least one other nozzle 583, than pixels at the second location 568 and/or pixels at the first location 567 preferably originate from at least one other print head element and/or or at least one other Non Impact printhead 416; 616; 816, as pixels at the second position 568. At least one color density measurement result is preferably determined by the color density check process. The at least one target color density is preferably specified in advance.

In an alternative or additional development, the method is preferably characterized in that at least one functional test process is carried out and/or that preferably exactly one functional test process per non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 and/or per row of print heads or preferably exactly one function test procedure per coating unit 400; 600; 800 or exactly one functional test procedure is carried out per quality control procedure. Devices 583, in particular nozzles 583, of at least one and more preferably several and even more preferably each of the at least one non-impact devices that generate dots by means of the data recorded by sensor device 553 and/or by the at least one sensor 553 by sensor device 553 and/or by the at least one sensor 553 printhead 416; 616; 816 checked for functionality. More preferably, devices 583, in particular nozzles 583, of at least one and more preferably several and even more preferably each of the at least two non impact printheads 416; 616; 816 checked for functionality. In the at least one functional test process, a functional test is preferably carried out for each dot-generating device 583, in particular each nozzle 583, in particular in such a way that it is checked whether a respective dot was generated and more preferably in what size. At least one function measurement result is preferably determined by the function test process.

In an alternative or additional development, the method is preferably characterized in that in addition to the at least one position check process, at least one color density check process and/or at least one functional test process is carried out. More preferably, this at least one color density check process that is additional to the at least one position check process and/or this at least one function check process that is additional to the at least one position check process is also performed using, in particular, the same test print image 566 captured by the same sensor device 553. In this way, only one measurement has to be carried out and the measured result can be analyzed several times in different ways in order to generate a particularly good print image overall, with the combination of the individual improvements making it possible to achieve an even better print quality overall.

In an alternative or additional development, the method is preferably characterized in that, depending on a result of the position checking process, in particular depending on the position measurement result, at least one change to a setting and/or an activation of printing press 01 is made, for example manually and preferably automatically , in particular in the form of a controller and/or by means of at least one computing device of the printing press 01 and/or by means of a machine controller of the printing press 01. This change is preferably made by means of a component of the printing press 01. For example, at least one non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 adjusted in its position, in particular in the case in which it is determined that its position relative to a reference or relative to at least one second non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 is not properly aligned. A further printing of a test print image 566 preferably follows in order to check the result of the change. In an alternative or additional development, the method is therefore preferably characterized in that, depending on the at least one position measurement result, at least one change in the position of at least one non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 is carried out, in particular at least one alignment of the corresponding print head 416; 616; 816 regarding the transverse direction A and/or at least pivoting of the corresponding print head 416; 616; 816 about at least one pivot axis. The at least one pivot axis is preferably oriented orthogonally to the transverse direction A and orthogonally to the transport direction T.

In an alternative or additional development, the method is preferably characterized in that at least one setting and/or control of printing press 01 is changed, for example manually and preferably automatically, as a function of a result of the ink density check process, in particular as a function of the color density measurement result , in particular in the form of a controller and/or by means of at least one computing device of the printing press 01 and/or by means of a machine controller of the printing press 01. This change is preferably made by means of a component of the printing press 01. For example, in the case where it is determined that a print head 416; 616; 816 or a print head element generates a higher or lower color density than desired, the power supply responsible for drop generation is adjusted, for example by increasing a voltage with which one or preferably several piezo elements are supplied. In an alternative or additional development, the method is therefore preferably characterized in that, depending on the at least one color density measurement result, at least one setting of at least one non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 and/or at least one print head element is changed, in particular at least one voltage on at least one non-impact print head 416; 616; 816. In an alternative or additional development, the method is preferably characterized in that at least one data set is changed as a function of the test print image as a function of the at least one color density measurement result. For example, when creating raster data and/or control data, it can be ensured that the different settings of the corresponding non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 to be compensated.

In an alternative or additional development, the method is preferably characterized in that at least one change to a setting and/or a control of printing press 01 is made, for example manually and preferably automatically, as a function of a result of the functional test process, in particular as a function of the functional measurement result , in particular in the form of a controller and/or by means of at least one computing device of the printing press 01 and/or by means of a machine controller of the printing press 01. This change is preferably made by means of a component of the printing press 01. For example, in the event that it is determined that an image point has not been generated, a corresponding point-generating device 583, in particular a corresponding nozzle 583, is cleaned. For the sake of simplicity, at least the entire corresponding printhead 416; 616; 816 cleaned. In an alternative or additional development, the method is therefore preferably characterized in that at least one cleaning process, in particular at least one nozzle cleaning process, is carried out as a function of the at least one functional measurement result. In an alternative or additional development, the method is preferably characterized in that at least one data assignment is changed as a function of the at least one function measurement result. For example, another nozzle 583 is then activated in order to generate a corresponding pixel. For this purpose, for example, more nozzles 583 are arranged than would normally be used.

In an alternative or additional development, the method is preferably characterized in that the at least one position checking process is automated and/or carried out using at least one computing device of printing press 01 and/or using a machine controller of printing press 01. In an alternative or additional development, the method is preferred characterized in that the at least one ink density check process is automated and/or carried out using at least one computing device of printing press 01 and/or using a machine controller of printing press 01. In an alternative or additional refinement, the method is preferably characterized in that the at least one functional test process is automated and/or is carried out using at least one computing device on printing press 01 and/or using a machine controller on printing press 01.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image 566 is/are preferably characterized in that the test print image 566 has at least two different areas 562; 563; 564 and more preferably at least three different areas 562; 563; 564 has. For example, a particularly first area 562 of these at least two and preferably at least three areas 562; 563; 564 a position check area 562, the display of which is used in particular in the position check process for checking the relative position of the at least one of the at least one non-impact print heads 416; 616; 816 to at least one reference, in particular at least one reference point, and/or to check the relative position of the at least two of the at least two non-impact print heads 416; 616; 816 generated partial images 569 to each other and/or to at least one reference, in particular at least one reference point and/or to check the relative position of the at least two print heads 416; 616; 816 is evaluated to each other. For example, an area 563 that differs from the first area 562, in particular a second area, is of these at least two and preferably at least three areas 562; 563; 564, a color density check area 563, the representation of which is evaluated for comparison of the respective color densities particularly in the color density check process. For example, an area 564 that differs from the first area 562, in particular a third area, of these at least two and preferably at least three areas 562; 563; 564 a function test area 564, whose representation for the function test of the point-generating devices 583 in particular in the function test process is evaluated.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the proof print image 566 is/are preferably characterized in that the proof print image 566 has at least one position check region 562. The position checking area 562 preferably has for at least one and/or for at least two and/or for each of the at least one or the at least two non-impact print heads 416; 616; 816 has at least one position test form 569. Each position test form 569 preferably has at least two position indicator elements 582 arranged at a predetermined distance from one another. A relative target position of the position indicator elements 582 of a respective position test form 569 is preferably known in advance. More preferably, the relative actual position of the position indicator elements 582 of a respective position test form 569 is checked and, in particular, compared with the relative target position. A relative target position of position indicator elements 582 of different position checking forms 569 is preferably known in advance. More preferably, the relative actual position of the position indicator elements 582 of different position checking forms 569 is checked and, in particular, compared with the relative target position. The at least two position indication elements 582 preferably each extend in at least two different directions, which are more preferably oriented orthogonally to one another. For example, one of these directions is the transverse direction A. For example, one of these directions is the transport direction T of the at least one substrate 02.

For example, the at least two position test forms 569 each have at least two lines that extend in these different directions A, T and that more preferably intersect and/or touch one another. The respective points of intersection and/or points of contact then preferably represent the position indication elements 582. For example, the at least two position test forms 569 each have at least two lines, which preferably extend in the transverse direction A, and at least two lines, which preferably extend in the transport direction T. For example point the at least two position test forms 569 each have at least three lines, which preferably extend in the transverse direction A, and at least five lines, which preferably extend in the transport direction T. This then preferably results in at least fifteen position indication elements 582 per position test form 569.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the proof print image 566 is preferably characterized in that the proof print image 566 has at least one color density check region 563. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image 566 is preferably characterized in that the color density test area 562 is used for at least one and/or for at least two and/or for each of the at least one non-impact print heads 416; 616; 816 each has at least one unit area 571, to which a predefined target color density is assigned and/or that the color density checking area 562 is for at least one and/or for at least two and/or for each of the at least two non-impact print heads 416; 616; 816 each has at least one unit area 571, to which a predefined target color density is assigned. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image 566 is preferably characterized in that the color density test area 562 is used for at least one and/or for at least two and/or for each of the at least one non-impact print heads 416; 616; 816 each has at least two unit areas 571, to which different target color densities are assigned and which are arranged one behind the other, in particular in the transport direction T of the at least one substrate 02, and/or that the color density testing area 562 is for at least one and/or for at least two and/or for each of the at least two non-impact printheads 416; 616; 816 each has at least two unit areas 571, to which target color densities that differ from one another are assigned and which are arranged one behind the other, in particular in transport direction T of the at least one substrate 02. The particularly different color densities are preferably due to a particularly different number of color points per area and/or due to in particular ink drops of different sizes and/or achieved by a respective, in particular different, area coverage.

The color density check area 562 preferably has for at least one and/or for at least two and/or for each of the at least one print head 416; 616; 816, in particular for at least one and/or for at least two and/or for each of the at least two non-impact print heads 416; 616; 816 each have at least four unit areas 571, to which target color densities that differ from one another are assigned and which are arranged one behind the other, in particular in transport direction T of the at least one substrate 02. In an exemplary embodiment, the non-impact printheads 416; 616; 816 each have a plurality of print head elements, which in turn each have a plurality of dot-generating devices 583. Each print head element is then preferably assigned at least one and more preferably at least two and even more preferably at least four unit areas 571, to which predetermined and/or in particular different target color densities are assigned and which are arranged one behind the other, in particular in the transport direction T of the at least one substrate 02 are. Furthermore, each non-impact print head 416; 6516; 816 several unit areas 571 arranged side by side in the transverse direction A in order to be able to assess the different print head elements separately.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image 566 is/are preferably characterized in that the test print image 566 has at least one function test area 564. Functional test area 564 preferably has a large number of functional test elements 572, which are arranged on the at least one substrate 02 in the form of a test matrix made up of test rows 576 and test columns 577. Such function test elements 572 are embodied, for example, as respective lines 572, in particular as straight lines 572 and/or as lines aligned in transport direction T of the at least one substrate 02 572 and/or as lines 572, which are and/or were generated in each case by means of a single respective dot-generating device 583, in particular by means of a single nozzle 583. These lines 572 therefore preferably extend in the transport direction T of the respective at least one substrate 02. The functional test area 564 can also have further elements 584, for example separating elements 584, which are used to better distinguish between the functional test elements 572. Such additional elements 584 or separating elements 584 are configured, for example, as lines 584 that extend in the transverse direction A and preferably delimit neighboring function test elements 572 in the transport direction T from one another. The at least one and in particular the at least two non-impact print heads 416; 616; 816 each preferably have a large number of dot-generating devices 583, which are in the form of a respective generator matrix 578 made up of generator rows 579 and generator columns 581 on the respective one of the at least two non-impact print heads 416; 616; 816 are arranged. Each generator matrix 578 is preferably a nozzle matrix 578. Each generator row 579 is preferably a nozzle row 579. Each generator column 581 is preferably a nozzle column 581.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image 566 is preferably characterized in that, for a particularly first plurality of function test elements 572 within the test matrix 574, in the direction of the test lines 576 pairs of function test elements 572, in particular directly adjacent, of point-generating devices 583 of the same non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 originating in the direction of the generator lines 579 in the respective non-impact print head 416; 616; 816, in particular in the respective non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 of the at least two non-impact print heads 416; 616; 816 are arranged in pairs, in particular directly adjacent, and that for a particularly second plurality of function test elements 572 within the test matrix 574, that applies in the direction of the test columns 577 in pairs in particular directly adjacent function test elements 572 of dot-generating devices 583 of the same print head 416; 616; 816 originating in the direction of the generator columns 581 in the respective non-impact print head 416; 616; 816, in particular in the respective one of the at least two non-impact print heads 416; 616; 816 are arranged in pairs, in particular directly adjacent. The in particular first plurality of function test elements 572 within test matrix 574 is preferably to be understood as meaning a set of function test elements 572 within test matrix 574 that make up at least 50%, more preferably at least 75%, even more preferably at least 85%, even more preferably at least 95% % and even more preferably all of the functional test elements 572 within the test matrix 574. In particular, the second plurality of function test elements 572 within test matrix 574 is preferably understood to mean a set of function test elements 572 within test matrix 574 that make up at least 50%, more preferably at least 75%, even more preferably at least 85%, even more preferably at least 95% % and even more preferably all of the functional test elements 572 within the test matrix 574. For example, the first plurality of performance test items 572 are identical to the second plurality of performance test items 572 .

For example, neither the generator rows 579 nor the generator columns 581 are arranged oriented parallel to the transverse direction A or the transport direction T. For example, the test lines 576 are arranged oriented parallel to the transverse direction A. For example, the test gaps 577 are oriented in a direction that has an angle to the transport direction T of the substrate 02 that is greater than 0° and less than 45°, more preferably less than 20°, even more preferably less than 10 °, even more preferably less than 5° and even more preferably less than 2°. This direction results, for example, from the length of the function test elements 572 parallel to the transport direction A and the distance between two adjacent dot-generating devices 583 arranged within the same generating column 581.

The check matrix 574 preferably has at least three check lines 576. The check matrix 574 more preferably has at least 5 check lines 576, even more preferably at least 10 check lines 576 and even more preferably at least 20 check lines 576. For example, the test matrix 574 has at least 32 test rows 576. The check matrix 574 preferably has at least 10 check columns 577. The check matrix 574 more preferably has at least 20 check columns 577 and even more preferably at least 40 check columns 577. For example, the check matrix 574 has at least 64 check columns 577 . The generator matrix 578 of a respective printhead 416; 616; 816 preferably has at least three generator lines 579. The generator matrix 578 of a respective non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 more preferably has at least 5 generator rows 579, even more preferably at least 10 generator rows 579 and even more preferably at least 20 generator rows 579. For example, the generator matrix 578 of a respective non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 at least 32 generator lines 579. The generator matrix 578 of a respective non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 preferably has at least 10 generator columns 581. The generator matrix 578 of a respective non-impact printhead 416; 616; 816 more preferably has at least 20 generator columns 581 and even more preferably at least 40 generator columns 581. For example, the generator matrix 578 of a respective printhead 416; 616; 816 at least 64 producer columns 581 . The test matrix 574 preferably has as many test rows 576 as the generator matrix 578 has generator rows 579 . The test matrix 574 preferably has as many test columns 577 as the generator matrix 578 has generator columns 581 .

The at least one non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 preferably has a large number of dot-generating devices 583, which are in the form of a respective generator matrix 578 made up of generator rows 579 and generator columns 581 on the at least one non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 are arranged. Dot-generating devices 583 are, for example, nozzles 583, in particular those for ejection of ink.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image 566 is/are preferably characterized in that at least one test print process is performed using at least one non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 at least one test print image 566 is generated on at least one substrate 02.

The at least one test print image 566 preferably has at least one function test area 564. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image 566 is preferably characterized in that, in order to create the function test area 564 on the at least one substrate 02, the dot-generating devices 583 of the at least one non-impact print head 416; 616; 816, a large number of function test elements 572 are generated, which are arranged on the at least one substrate 02 in the form of a test matrix 574 made up of test rows 576 and test columns 577. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image 566 is preferably characterized in that, for a plurality of function test elements 572 within the test matrix 574, functional test elements 572 that are adjacent in pairs in the direction of the test lines 576 are from point-generating devices 583 of one and the same non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 originating in the direction of the generator lines 579 in the respective one of the at least one non-impact print head 416; 616; 816, in particular in the respective one of the at least two non-impact print heads 416; 616; 816 are arranged adjacent in pairs. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image 566 is preferably characterized in that, for a plurality of function test elements 572 within the test matrix 574, pairs of adjacent function test elements 572 in the direction of the test columns 577 from point-generating devices 583 of one and the same non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 originating in the direction of the generator columns 581 in the respective non-impact print head 416; 616; 816, particularly in each of the at least two non impact printheads 416; 616; 816 are arranged adjacent in pairs.

This plurality of functional test elements 572 within the test matrix 574 is in turn preferably understood to be a set of functional test elements 572 within the test matrix 574 that at least 50%, more preferably at least 75%, even more preferably at least 85%, even more preferably at least 95% and even more preferably includes all of the functional test elements 572 within the test matrix 574.

In this way, functional test area 564 represents a possibly distorted image of the arrangement of dot-generating devices 583. It is then particularly easy for the human observer, in particular, to infer errors in the printing process and/or printing press 01 from any discernible errors in test print image 566. If, instead, all nozzles 583 simply produced function test elements 572 at the same time, or if the function test elements 572 were arranged in a different way, then a faulty function test area 564 would only provide difficult information about the type of fault. If, for example, functional test elements 572 in the form of a continuous area are not printed, a corresponding continuous dirty area of the non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 to be closed. If the function test elements 572 were arranged differently, a dirty area would result in a distribution of defects 574 in the test matrix that would not necessarily be contiguous. Other errors can also be easily identified. For example, if an entire column fails, a missing contact in a data connection can be inferred, which can be established, for example, by cleaning an electrical connection. Inferring such a fault from an unordered number of missing functional check items 572 is significantly more difficult. Even if only one function test element 572 is missing or has been moved, it is immediately recognizable where it is located. Then I can appropriate measures are taken. If an entire non-impact printhead 416; 616; 816 or a printhead element of a non-impact printhead 416; 616; 816 fails, easily recognizable errors also result in the function test area 564, because whole areas of function test elements 572 are then missing.

The resulting printed product preferably has at least one substrate 02 and at least one proof print image 566 arranged on the at least one substrate 02. A longitudinal direction T is preferably a direction T along an edge of the substrate 02 and is preferably identical to the transport direction T. The transverse direction A is a direction A that is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction T. Both the longitudinal direction T and the transverse direction A are preferably each oriented parallel to at least one main surface of the substrate 02 bearing the proof print image 566. As described, the at least one test print image 566 preferably has at least one functional test area 564. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image 566 is preferably characterized in that the function test area 564 has a large number of function test elements 572, which are arranged on the at least one substrate 02 in the form of a test matrix 574 made up of test rows 576 and test columns 577 are, it also preferably applies to a plurality of function test elements 572 within the test matrix 574 that function test elements 572 which are next neighbors in pairs in relation to the transverse direction A, are not next neighbors in relation to absolute distances within the test matrix 574. (This is also shown in the exemplary representation in 26 recognizable, which shows an illustration that is not true to scale.) In this way, the arrangement of the dot-generating devices 583, in particular nozzles 583 of the corresponding print head 416; 616; 816 adjusted. Such is an example in 25 shown. By arranging a plurality of generator lines 579 offset from one another in the transverse direction A, the resolution of the print head 416; 616; 816 compared to a single producer line 579 increase. In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image 566 preferably characterized in that for this plurality of function test elements 572 within the test matrix 574 it applies that, in absolute terms, relative to the transverse direction A, there is a number of function test elements 572 between those function test elements 572 which are neighbors in pairs within the same test row 576 with respect to the transverse direction A , which corresponds to the number of test rows 576 of the test matrix 574 reduced by 1 one.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image 566 is preferably characterized in that, for this plurality of function test elements 572, three function test elements 572 are arranged between pairs of function test elements 572 in relation to the transverse direction A, with the function test elements 572 of these pairs are arranged in the same test column 577 and at the same time in adjacent test rows 576. This results, for example, from how the dot-generating devices 583 are arranged within the generator matrix 578 and in particular from the geometric relationships such as the angle, the generator columns 581 and/or generator rows 579 and/or the transverse direction A with one another. In the case of a slight inclination of the generating columns 581 in relation to the transport direction T, fewer generating columns 581 overlap than in the case of a large inclination.

Added to this is the fact that, for example, the generator lines 579 are combined in four groups, for example, and that those dot-generating devices 583 which ensure a continuous sequence of dots in relation to the transverse direction A, for example in a first group, then in a third group, then in a second group and then in a fourth group and then again in the first group and so on. The number of groups is also referred to here as the grouping factor. In this case the grouping factor is four.

In an alternative or additional development, the method is distinguished and/or the test print image 566 is preferably characterized in that, for this plurality of function test elements 572, a number of function test elements 572 are arranged between pairs of function test elements 572 in relation to the transverse direction A, with the function test elements 572 of these pairs each being in the same test column 577 and at the same time are arranged in adjacent test lines 576 and this number corresponds to a grouping factor reduced by 1 one.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image 566 is preferably characterized in that the test print image 566 has at least one position check area 562, which has at least one position check form 569, and that each position check form 569 has at least two position indication elements arranged at a specified distance from one another 582 and/or that proof print image 566 has at least one color density check area 563, which has at least two unit areas 571 to which target color densities that differ from one another are assigned.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image 566 is preferably characterized in that the function test elements 572 are embodied as respective lines 572 and/or are embodied as respective straight lines 572 and/or in the transport direction T of the at least one Lines 572 arranged in an aligned manner on substrate 02 are formed and/or are and/or were each generated by means of a single respective dot-generating device 583.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image 566 is preferably characterized in that the function test elements 572 are examined with regard to their shape and conclusions are drawn about a voltage profile of a respective component of the respective non-impact that generates the dots and/or drops print head 416; 616; 816 will be closed and appropriate adjustments made if necessary.

In an alternative or additional development, the method and/or the test print image 566 is preferably characterized in that the at least one non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 printed at least one test print image 566 is detected by means of a sensor device 553 and in particular at least one optical sensor 553, for example of printing press 01, and that at least one function test process is carried out in which, using the data detected by sensor device 553 and in particular the at least one sensor 553, this at least one test print image 566 dot-generating devices 583 of the at least one non-impact print head 416; 616; 816 are checked for their function.

Post-treatment device 550 preferably has at least one transport means 561, which is more preferably embodied as suction transport means 561. What is described above and below about suction transport means preferably applies accordingly. Aftertreatment device 550 preferably has at least one dedicated drive M550 or motor 550, in particular electric motor M550 or position-controlled electric motor M550, which is more preferably arranged to drive and/or be capable of driving the at least one transport means 561. For example, post-processing system 550 has at least one pressure roller 552 or pressure cylinder 552, by means of which a force can be applied to sheets 02 against the at least one transport means 561.

For example, if the at least one coating device 400; 600; 800 and/or another unit 100; 200; 300; 500; 550; 900; 1000 itself does not have sufficient transport options and/or at least one independent transport device 700 is preferably provided to bridge distances, which is embodied, for example, as a transport unit 700 or as a transport module 700. The at least one transport device 700 has at least one frame 744, for example. the at least one transport device 700 preferably has at least one transport means 711, which is more preferably embodied as a suction transport means 711. What is described above and below about suction transport means preferably applies accordingly. Transport system 700 preferably has at least one dedicated drive M700 or motor M700, in particular electric motor M700 or position-controlled electric motor M700, which is more preferably arranged to drive and/or be capable of driving the at least one transport means 711.

As described, at least one coating unit 800, in particular at least one coating unit 800, is preferably provided, for example in addition to at least one priming unit 400 and/or to at least one printing unit 600. The preferably provided at least one coating unit 800 is a coating unit 800. The coating units 400; 600; 800 described above and below applies correspondingly to the at least one painting unit 800. The coating device 800 embodied as a painting device 800 is preferably arranged downstream of a drying device 500, which is further preferably embodied as described above.

At least one shaping device 900 is preferably arranged, in particular after at least one coating device 400; 600; 800 and/or at least one drying system 500. and/or after at least one substrate feed system 100. The preferably arranged at least one shaping system 900 preferably has at least one shaping means 901, in particular at least one shaping cylinder 901. The at least one shaping means 901 is embodied, for example, as a punching means 901, in particular a punching cylinder 901. The at least one shaping device 900 is preferably embodied as a rotary punch 900. By stamping, parts of the sheets 02, such as blanks, can be at least partially separated, for example cut out and/or from other parts of the sheets 02, such as connecting surfaces cut off. Alternatively or additionally, the at least one shaping means 901 is embodied, for example, as a creasing means 901, in particular a creasing cylinder 901. Desired kinks can be created by creasing, for example to create folding boxes. Alternatively or additionally, the at least one shaping means 901 is embodied, for example, as a perforating means 901, in particular a perforating cylinder 901. Perforating can be used to create areas of sheets 02 that are intended for later severing. Alternatively or additionally, the at least one shaping means 901 is embodied, for example, as a stripping means 901, in particular a stripping cylinder 901. A separation of areas of the sheets 02 that are preferably already partially separated from one another can be supported by breaking them out, for example in order to empty punched holes and/or to break out copies from the sheets 02, in particular from their respective composite in the preferably printed sheet. At least one disposal device 903 is preferably provided for removing waste material produced during punching and/or breaking out. Alternatively or additionally, the at least one shaping device 900 preferably has at least one shaping means 901 embodied as a laminating device 901. Alternatively or additionally, the at least one shaping device 900 preferably has at least one shaping means 901 embodied as a flatbed punching device 901.

The at least one shaping device 900 preferably has at least one counter-pressure means 902, in particular at least one counter-pressure cylinder 902. The at least one shaping means 901 and the at least one counter-pressure means 902 are preferably arranged at least partially on top of one another. In a first embodiment of the at least one shaping system 900, the at least one shaping means 901 is arranged at least partially above the transport path provided in particular for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, and/or above the at least one counter-pressure means 902. In a second embodiment of the at least one shaping device 900, this is at least one shaping means 901 is arranged at least partially below the transport path provided in particular for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, and/or below the at least one counter-pressure means 902.

For example, the at least one shaping means 901 is designed to be at least partially interchangeable, in particular to enable the products to have different shapes from order to order. An example of this is exchangeable knives on a die-cutting cylinder 901.

The at least one shaping device 900 preferably has at least one transport means 911, which is more preferably embodied as a suction transport means 911. What is described above and below about suction transport means preferably applies accordingly. The at least one shaping device 900 preferably has at least one dedicated drive M900 or motor M900, in particular electric motor M900 or position-controlled electric motor M900, which is more preferably arranged to drive and/or be capable of driving the at least one transport means 911. For example, the at least one shaping device 900 has at least one pressure roller, by means of which a force can be applied to sheets 02 against the at least one transport means 911. For example, the at least one shaping device 900 is embodied as at least one stamping module 900.

At least one substrate delivery device 1000 is preferably provided, in particular as the last unit 1000 or module 1000 along the intended transport path. The substrate delivery device 1000 preferably has at least one stacking device 1001, which is used in particular to place processed sheets 02 and/or sheets 02 that have been punched and/or or to feed broken blanks to a delivery pile 1002. The stacking device 1001 has, for example, at least one transport means 1011, which can be used, for example, as a suction transport means 1011 or as a simple conveyor belt 1011 is trained. What is described above and below about suction transport means preferably applies accordingly. The substrate delivery system 1000 preferably has at least one dedicated drive M1000 or motor M1000, in particular electric motor M1000 or position-controlled electric motor M1000, which is more preferably arranged to drive and/or be capable of driving the at least one transport means 1011. For example, the substrate delivery device 1000 has at least one pressure roller 1001; 1003 or pressure roller 1001; 1003, by means of which sheets 02 can be subjected to a force against the at least one transport means 1011. The at least one pressure roller 1001; 1003 or pressure roller 1001; 1003 is preferably part of stacking system 1001 and is used to safely transport sheets 02 to delivery pile 1002. At least one positioning means 1001; 1004, which serves in particular to deposit sheets 02 or copies in an orderly manner on delivery pile 1002. The at least one positioning means 1001; 1004 is, for example, a delivery stop 1001; 1004 and/or part of stacking device 1001. At least one ejection device is preferably provided, for example to eject waste sheets before they reach delivery pile 1002.

The delivery stack 1002 is preferably formed on a carrier unit 1006 embodied, for example, as a pallet 1006 and/or can preferably be transported away automatically, for example by means of a transport system 1007 that transports one or more carrier units 1006 and has at least one conveyor belt 1008 and/or transport rollers 1008, for example. At least one lifting device 1009 is preferably provided, by means of which the delivery stack 1002 and/or a lower end of the delivery stack 1002 and/or at least one transport unit 1006 can be arranged at different heights.

A first example of a processing machine 01 has a sheet feeder module 100, a feeder module 300, several each configured as a printing module 600 Coating modules 600 with transport modules 700 arranged in between, preferably at least one drying module 500, preferably at least one post-treatment module 550, at least one shaping module 900 and a delivery module 1000. Such a first example of processing machine 01 is shown schematically and by way of example in Figure 2a , 2 B and 2c shown.

A second example of a processing machine 01 has a sheet feeder module 100, a preparation module 200, an infeed module 300, a coating module 600 embodied as a printing module 600, a drying module 500 and a delivery module 1000. Such a second example of processing machine 01 is shown schematically and by way of example in 12a shown.

A third example of a processing machine 01 has a sheet feeder module 100, a preparation module 200, a coating module 400 embodied as a primer module 400, a first drying module 500, an infeed module 300, a coating module 600 embodied as a printing module 600, a second drying module 500, one embodied as a varnishing module 800 Coating module 800, a third drying module 500 and a delivery module 1000. Such a third example of processing machine 01 is shown schematically and by way of example in Figure 12b shown.

A fourth example of a processing machine 01 has a sheet feeder module 100, a preparation module 200, a first feeder module 300, a coating module 400 embodied as a priming module 400, a first drying module 500, optionally a second feeder module 300, a coating module 600 embodied as a first printing module 600, a second drying module 500, a third system module 300, a coating module 600 embodied as a second printing module 600, a third drying module 500, optionally an inspection module or an inspection device, a coating module 800 embodied as a varnishing module 800, a fourth drying module 500 and a delivery module 1000. Such a fourth example of the Processing machine 01 is shown schematically and by way of example in Figure 12c shown.

Another example of a processing machine 01 has a sheet feeder module 100, optionally a particularly first preparation module 200, a coating module 400 designed as a priming module 400 with a preferably integrated drying device 506 or drying device 506 integrated into printing module 600, optionally a particularly second feeder module 300, a printing module 600 trained coating module 600 with an integrated drying device 506, optionally an in particular third system module 300, optionally an inspection module or an inspection device 551, a coating module 800 designed as a painting module 800 with an integrated drying device 506 and a delivery module 1000. As described, sheet feeder module 100 is preferably configured in such a way that its separating device 109 separates sheets 02 from below in at least one embodiment (as, for example, in Figure 2a and 18d) or isolated from above in at least one other embodiment (such as in 1 shown). For example, a non-illustrated ejection device for sheets 02 is also optionally provided, which is embodied or is used, for example, as a waste diverter. The first coating module 600 embodied as a printing module 600 preferably has four application points 618. Of these four application points 618, a first and a second are preferably each formed by at least one or at least two print head rows, with more preferably the two print head rows of the third application point 618 being assigned a third color and the two print head rows of the fourth application point 618 being assigned a fourth color.

In a further example such as this, sheet-fed printing press 01 is preferably characterized in that at least one drying device 506 for intermediate drying is arranged after the second application point 618 of the printing module 600, and that after a last application point 618 of the printing module there is at least one and more preferably at least two drying devices 506 are arranged. are optional a fifth and a sixth application point 618 are arranged, which are constructed analogously to the other application points 618 and to which a fifth or sixth color is assigned. All of the application points 618 and/or all of the drying devices 506 of the printing module 600 are preferably arranged aligned with the one transport means 611 of the printing module 600. At least one inspection device 551 is preferably arranged aligned with one transport means 611 of printing module 600. Preferably, at least one standing area 629 for an operator is and/or can be arranged above transport means 611 of printing module 600. Preferably, sheet-fed printing press 01 is alternatively or additionally characterized in that along the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, at least after printing module 600 and/or at least after the at least one non-impact coating module 400; 600; 800 at least one ejection device for sheets 02 is provided. Preferably, sheet-fed printing press 01 is alternatively or additionally characterized in that along the transport path provided for the transport of substrate 02, in particular printing substrate 02 and/or sheets 02, at least after printing module 600 and/or at least after the at least one non-impact coating module 400; 600; 800 at least one substrate delivery device 1000 designed as a module 1000 is arranged. The further example of processing machine 01 is shown schematically and as an example in Figure 6c shown.

Depending on the requirement profile, a large number of other combinations are possible. In particular, several printing units 600 or printing modules 600 can also be arranged directly one behind the other and/or, if necessary, several drying units 500 or drying modules 500 can be arranged directly one behind the other, for example for a longer drying section.

In an alternative or additional development, the printing press 01 preferably in that the substrate 02 is embodied as at least one material web 02 and/or the printing press 01 is embodied as a web-fed printing press 01 and/or as a web-fed printing press 02. Then, for example, substrate supply device 100 is embodied as a roll unwinding device 100 and/or material source 101 is embodied as material roll 101, for example, and/or a substrate delivery device 1000 is embodied as winding device 100 and/or cutting device 100 and/or folding device 100. Web-type substrate 02 can be transported, for example, by deflecting, actively or passively driven rollers and/or cylinders and/or stationary guide elements and/or conveyor belts and/or suction systems. In the case of a web printing machine 01, for example, the at least one component 09 of the printing press 01 that also defines this transport path is a central cylinder 09 and/or a conveyor belt 09 and/or a guide element 09 and/or a roller 09 and/or a transfer cylinder 09 and/or a Impression cylinder 09 formed. An example of such a web printing machine 01 or web printing machine 01 has a roll unwinding device 01, which can be embodied, for example, as a roll changer 100 for a flying roll change, and has, for example, at least one coating device 300; 400, in particular non-impact coating device 300; 400 and at least one winding device 1000. For example, at least one of the coating devices 200; 600 designed as a coating device working according to a form-bound coating process and/or designed as a priming device and/or as a painting device. The at least one non-impact coating device 300; 400 has at least one conveyor belt 09 and/or at least one central cylinder 09 and/or a plurality of guide elements 09, for example. The at least one non-impact coating device 300; 400 has, for example, at least one coating point 12; 13, preferably at least two coating points 12; 13 on. Printing press 01 embodied as a web printing press 01 and/or web printing press 01 preferably has at least one register sensor 27. In the case of a two-sided Printing has its own sensor device 553 for each side of the substrate.

Reference List

01

Processing machine, sheet-fed processing machine, printing machine, sheet-fed printing machine, non-impact printing machine, coating machine, corrugated sheet-fed processing machine, corrugated sheet-fed printing machine, die-cutting machine, sheet-fed die-cutting machine, sheet-fed rotary die-cutting machine

02

Substrate, substrate, sheets, corrugated board, corrugated sheets

03

means of delivery

100

Unit, module, substrate feed device, sheet feeder, sheet feeder unit, sheet feeder module

101

Pile turning device, partial pile turning device

102

area, space area, stack holding area

103

Partial stack separator, partial stack pushing device

104

Stack, feeder stack, first

105

-

106

partial stack

107

-

108

-

109

Separating device, sheet separating device

110

-

111

Translation element, means of transport, conveyor belt, lower, suction transport means, suction belt, suction box belt, roller suction system

112

obstacle, weir, plate

113

carrier unit, pallet

114

Removal device, sheet separator

115

-

116

Handling element, lifting element, holding element, lifting suction cup, separating suction cup, transport suction cup

117

Translation element, means of transport, suction transport means, suction belt, suction box belt, roller suction system, upper

118

-

119

Transport means, transport roller, conveyor belt, suction transport means, outgoing, acceleration means, secondary

120

-

121

Exit

122

pressure roller, pressure roller

123

-

124

-

125

-

126

-

127

front stamp

128

side mark

134

storage device, storage area

135

-

136

Acceleration means, primary, transport roller, conveyor belt, suction transport means, suction belt, suction box belt, roller suction system, suction gripper, suction roller

137

Front stop, front wall

138

-

139

side stop, side wall

140

-

141

back stop, back wall

142

-

143

-

144

spacers

144.1

spacer, first

144.2

spacer, second

145

-

146

-

147

Auxiliary device, compression device

148

compression body, first, roller

149

Compression body, second, counter-pressure body, roller

150

-

151

power element

152

-

153

Sensor, protrusion sensor

154

-

155

-

156

-

157

-

158

means of displacement

159

Drive (158)

160

-

161

supporting frame

162

frame

163

Deflection means (119; 136), body of revolution

164

sheet sensor

165

-

166

lifting frame

167

height adjustment means

168

--

169

Wave

170

-

171

wave section

172

coupling

173

side plate (166)

174

lifting beam (166)

175

-

176

height adjustment cam

177

height adjustment shaft

178

height adjustment lever

179

deflection means

186

height adjustment means

187

rotating body, drive wheel

188

sliding guide

189

compensating eccentric

190

-

191

-

192

Torque transmission means, belt, chain, gear

193

cover plate

194

holding frame

200

Aggregate, module, preparation device, preparation aggregate, preparation module, conditioning device, conditioning aggregate, conditioning module

201

Effecting device, calender, moistening device, discharge device, inerting device, cleaning device, deburring device, inspection device, suction device, blowing device, stripping device

202

pressure roller, pressure roller

211

Means of transport, suction means of transport

300

Aggregate, module, system facility, system unit, system module

301

alignment device

302

alignment roller, alignment roller

303

inspection facility

311

means of transport, suction means of transport; suction belt

400

Unit, module, coating device, coating unit, coating module, priming device, priming unit, priming unit, priming module, flexo coating unit, flexo coating module, non-impact coating unit, jet coating unit, jet coating module, jet priming unit, jet priming module, inkjet coating unit, inkjet coating module, processing module

401

Coating stock, primer stock

402

Application cylinder, forme cylinder, primer forme cylinder

403

Supply roller, anilox roller, primer supply roller

404

Intermediate storage, chamber doctor blade

405

-

406

supply line

407

derivation

408

Counter-pressure means, counter-pressure cylinder, counter-pressure belt

409

Coating point, priming point

410

-

411

Transport means, suction transport means, suction belt, suction box belt, roller suction system, incoming, upper, lower

416

printhead, inkjet printhead

417

Transport means, suction transport means, suction belt, suction box belt, roller suction system, outgoing, upper, lower

418

Order office

419

Maintenance device, cleaning device

424

printhead assembly

425

-

426

positioning device

427

frame

428

side wall (427)

500

Unit, module, drying device, drying unit, drying module, processing module

501

Energy delivery device, infrared radiation source

502

Energy delivery device, hot air source

503

Energy output device, UV radiation source arranged

504

dryer assembly

505

-

506

drying device

507

post-drying device

508

frame

509

-

510

-

511

Means of transport, suction means of transport

550

aggregate, module, after-treatment device, after-treatment aggregate, after-treatment module, conditioning device, conditioning aggregate, conditioning module

551

impact device, moistening device, re-moisturizing device, Cooling device, discharge device, inerting device, cleaning device, deburring device, inspection device, suction device, blowing device, stripping device

552

pressure roller, pressure roller

553

sensor, CCD sensor, CMOS sensor; Sensor device, print image sensor device, line camera

561

Means of transport, suction means of transport

562

Area, situation check area, first

563

area, color density check area, second

564

area, functional test area, third

565

-

566

test print image

567

digit, first

568

place, second

569

Position test form, detail

570

-

571

unit area

572

Functional test element, line

573

-

574

check matrix

575

-

576

test line

577

check column

578

generator matrix, nozzle matrix

579

generator line, nozzle line

580

-

581

generator column, nozzle column

582

location indicator element

583

Dot-forming device, nozzle

584

element, separator, line

600

Unit, module, coating device, coating unit, coating module, printing unit, printing module, flexo coating unit, flexo coating module, non-impact coating unit, jet coating unit, jet coating module, jet printing unit, jet printing module, inkjet coating unit, inkjet coating module, inkjet printing unit, inkjet printing module, processing module

601

Coating agent stock, paint stock, ink stock

602

Application cylinder, forme cylinder, color forme cylinder, ink forme cylinder

603

supply roller, anilox roller, ink supply roller, ink supply roller

604

Intermediate storage, chamber doctor blade

605

-

606

supply line

607

derivation

608

Counter-pressure means, counter-pressure cylinder, counter-pressure belt

609

Coating point, pressure point

610

-

611

Transport means, suction transport means, suction belt, suction box belt, roller suction system, incoming, upper, lower

616

printhead, inkjet printhead

617

Transport means, suction transport means, suction belt, suction box belt, roller suction system, outgoing, upper, lower

618

Order office

619

Maintenance device, cleaning device

624

printhead assembly

625

-

626

positioning device

627

frame

628

Side wall

629

floor space

700

Unit, module, transport device, means of transport, transport unit, transport module

711

Means of transport, suction means of transport

718

Transport surface, counter-pressure surface, outer surface, lateral surface, conveyor belt, suction box

719

vacuum chamber

720

-

721

suction line

722

suction port

723

intake port

724

Deflection means, deflection rollers, deflection rollers, transport roller transport roller

725

-

726

conveyor belt

727

suction box

728

suction chamber

733

vacuum source, blower

734

covering mask

744

frame

800

Unit, module, coating device, coating unit, coating module, painting device, coating unit, painting unit, painting module, flexo coating unit, flexo coating module, non-impact coating unit, jet coating unit, jet coating module, jet coating unit, jet coating module, inkjet coating unit, inkjet coating module, processing module

801

Coating agent stock, paint stock

802

Application cylinder, forme cylinder, coating forme cylinder

803

supply roller, anilox roller, coating supply roller

804

Intermediate storage, chamber doctor blade

805

-

806

supply line

807

derivation

808

Counter-pressure means, counter-pressure cylinder, counter-pressure belt

809

Coating point, painting point

810

-

811

Transport means, suction transport means, suction belt, suction box belt, roller suction system, incoming, upper, lower

816

printhead, inkjet printhead

817

Transport means, suction transport means, suction belt, suction box belt, roller suction system, outgoing, upper, lower

818

Order office

819

Maintenance device, cleaning device

824

printhead assembly

825

-

826

positioning device

827

frame

828

Side wall

900

Aggregate, module, shaping device, shaping aggregate, shaping module, punching module, processing module, rotary punch

901

Shaping means, shaping cylinders, die-cutting means, die-cutting cylinders, creasing means, creasing cylinders, perforating means, perforating cylinders, stripping means, stripping cylinders, laminating devices, flatbed die-cutting means

902

Counter-pressure means, counter-pressure cylinder

903

disposal facility

911

Means of transport, suction means of transport

1000

aggregate, module, substrate dispenser; Sheet delivery, delivery unit, delivery module

1001

stacker

1002

display pile

1003

pressure roller, pressure roller

1004

Positioning means, display stop

1005

-

1006

carrier unit

1007

transport system

1008

conveyor belt, transport roller

1009

lifting device

1010

-

1011

Means of transport, suction means of transport, conveyor belt

A

transverse direction

T

transport direction

V

direction, vertical

M100

Drive, motor, electric motor, position-controlled (100)

M101

Drive, engine, electric motor, position-controlled (136), accelerator drive, primary

M102

Drive, motor, electric motor, position-controlled (119), accelerator drive, secondary

M103

Drive, engine, electric motor, position-controlled (136), accelerator drive, primary

M104

Drive, motor, electric motor, vertical drive, position-controlled

M200

Drive, motor, electric motor, position-controlled (200)

M201

Drive, motor, electric motor, position-controlled (201)

M300

Drive, motor, electric motor, position-controlled (300)

M400

Drive, main drive, engine, electric motor, position-controlled (400)

M401

Drive, power take-off, motor, electric motor, position-controlled (400)

M500

Drive, motor, electric motor, position-controlled (500)

M550

Drive, motor, electric motor, position-controlled (550)

M600

Drive, main drive, engine, electric motor, position-controlled (600)

M601

Drive, power take-off, engine, electric motor, position-controlled (600)

M700

Drive, motor, electric motor, position-controlled (700)

M800

Drive, main drive, engine, electric motor, position-controlled (800)

M801

Drive, power take-off, engine, electric motor, position-controlled (800)

M900

Drive, motor, electric motor, position-controlled (900)

M1000

Drive, motor, electric motor, position-controlled (1000)

Claims (15)

1. Method for operating a printing press (01), wherein in at least one test printing process at least one test print image (566) is generated on at least one substrate (02) by means of at least one non-impact print head (416; 616; 816), and wherein the at least one non-impact print head (416; 616; 816) has a multitude of dot-generating devices (583) which are arranged on the at least one non-impact print head (416; 616; 816) in the form of a respective generator matrix (578) consisting of generator rows (579) and generator columns (581), and wherein the at least one test print image (566) has at least one function check area (564), and wherein, in order to create the function check area (564), a multitude of function check elements (572) are generated on the at least one substrate (02) by means of the dot-generating devices (583) of the at least one non-impact print head (416; 616; 816), and the function check area (564) contains this multitude of function check elements (572) which are arranged on the at least one substrate (02) in the form of a test matrix (574) consisting of test rows (576) and test columns (577), and wherein it holds for a plurality of function check elements (572) within the test matrix (574) that function check elements (572) which are adjacent in pairs in the direction of the test rows (576) originate from dot-generating devices (583) of one and the same non-impact print head (416; 616; 816) which are arranged adjacent in pairs in the direction of the generator rows (579) in the respective at least one non-impact print head (416; 616; 816), and wherein it holds for a plurality of function check elements (572) within the test matrix (574) that function check elements (572) which are adjacent in pairs in the direction of the test columns (577) originate from dot-generating devices (583) of one and the same non-impact print head (416; 616; 816) which are arranged adjacent in pairs in the direction of the generator columns (581) in the respective at least one non-impact print head (416; 616; 816), and wherein the test rows (576) are arranged in a manner oriented parallel to a transverse direction (A), characterized in that the test matrix (574) has at least 20 test rows (576), and in that it holds for a plurality of function check elements (572) within the test matrix (574) that function check elements (572) which are nearest neighbours in pairs with respect to the transverse direction (A) are not nearest neighbours with respect to absolute distances within the test matrix (574), and in that, when searching for the nearest neighbour with respect to the transverse direction (A), any part of a respective distance that does not lie in the transverse direction (A) is disregarded.
2. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the function check elements (572) are designed as respective lines (572) and/or are designed as respective straight lines (572) and/or are designed as lines (572) arranged in a manner oriented in the transport direction (T) of the at least one substrate (02) and/or are and/or have been generated in each case by means of a single respective dot-generating device (583).
3. Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the at least one test print image (566) printed by means of the at least one non-impact print head (416; 616; 816) is detected by means of a sensor device (553), and in that at least one function check process is carried out by using the data from said at least one test print image (566), detected by the sensor device (553), to check the function of dot-generating devices (583) of the at least one non-impact print head (416; 616; 816).
4. Method according to claim 3, characterized in that at least one function measurement result is determined by the function check process, and in that at least one cleaning process is performed as a function of the at least one function measurement result and/or at least one data allocation is changed as a function of the at least one function measurement result.
5. Method according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4, characterized in that the at least one test print image (566) is generated on at least one substrate (02) by means of at least one non-impact print head (416; 616; 816) of the printing press (01), and the at least one test print image (566) has at least one position check area (562), and the position check area (562) has at least one position check form (569) for at least one and/or for at least two and/or for each of the one or more non-impact print heads (416; 616; 816), and each position check form (569) has at least two position reference elements (582) arranged at a specified distance from each other, and/or in that the at least one test print image (566) has at least one colour density check area (563), and the colour density check area (563) has for at least one and/or for at least two and/or for each of the one or more non-impact print heads (416; 616; 816) in each case at least one unit area (571) with a specified target colour density and/or has for at least one and/or for at least two and/or for each of the one or more non-impact print heads (416; 616; 816) in each case at least two unit areas (571), to which mutually different target colour densities are assigned.
6. Method according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5, characterized in that the test matrix (574) has as many test rows (576) as the generator matrix (578) has generator rows (579), and/or in that the test matrix (574) has as many test columns (577) as the generator matrix (578) has generator columns (581).
7. Method according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6, characterized in that the test matrix (574) has at least 32 test rows (576), and/or in that the test matrix (574) has at least 10 and/or at least 20 and/or at least 40 and/or at least 64 test columns (577).
8. Method according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7, characterized in that it holds for a plurality of function check elements within the test matrix that, for said function check element, at least one respective nearest neighbour with respect to the transverse direction is different than a respective nearest neighbour with respect to absolute distances within the test matrix.
9. Method according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8, characterized in that it holds for a plurality of function check elements within the test matrix that, for said function check element, every respective nearest neighbour with respect to the transverse direction is different than every respective nearest neighbour with respect to absolute distances within the test matrix.
10. Printed product, wherein the printed product comprises at least one substrate (02) and at least one test print image (566) arranged on the at least one substrate (02), and wherein a longitudinal direction (T) is a direction (T) along an edge of the substrate (02), and wherein a transverse direction (A) is a direction (A) orthogonal to the longitudinal direction (T), and wherein both the longitudinal direction (T) and the transverse direction (A) are each oriented parallel to at least one main surface of the substrate (02) that bears the at least one test print image (566), and wherein the at least one test print image (566) has at least one function check area (564), and wherein the function check area (564) has a plurality of function check elements (572) which are arranged on the at least one substrate (02) in the form of a test matrix (574) consisting of test rows (576) and test columns (577), characterized in that the test matrix (574) has at least 20 test rows (576), and in that it holds for a plurality of function check elements (572) within the test matrix (574) that function check elements (572) which are nearest neighbours in pairs with respect to the transverse direction (A) are not nearest neighbours with respect to absolute distances within the test matrix (574), and in that, when searching for the nearest neighbour with respect to the transverse direction (A), any part of a respective distance that does not lie in the transverse direction (A) is disregarded, and in that it holds for this plurality of function check elements (572) that, with respect to the transverse direction (A), in each case three function check elements (572) are arranged between pairs of function check elements (572), wherein the function check elements (572) of these pairs are arranged in one and the same test column (577) and at the same time in adjacent test rows (576) .
11. Printed product according to claim 10, characterized in that it holds for this plurality of function check elements (572) within the test matrix (574) that, in absolute terms, with respect to the transverse direction (A), a number of function check elements (572) that corresponds to the number of test rows (576) of the test matrix (574) minus 1 (one) lies between such function check elements (572) which, with respect to the transverse direction (A), are neighbours in pairs within one and the same test row (576).
12. Printed product according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the at least one test print image (566) has at least one position check area (562) which has at least one position check form (569), and in that each position check form (569) has at least two position reference elements (582) arranged at a specified distance from each other, and/or in that the at least one test print image (566) has at least one colour density check area (563) which has at least one unit area (571) with a specified target colour density and/or which has at least two unit areas (571), to which mutually different target colour densities are assigned.
13. Printed product according to claim 10 or 11 or 12, characterized in that the test matrix (574) has at least 32 test rows (576), and/or in that the test matrix (574) has at least 10 and/or at least 20 and/or at least 40 and/or at least 64 test columns (577).
14. Printed product according to claim 10 or 11 or 12 or 13, characterized in that it holds for a plurality of function check elements within the test matrix that, for said function check element, at least one respective nearest neighbour with respect to the transverse direction is different than a respective nearest neighbour with respect to absolute distances within the test matrix.
15. Printed product according to claim 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 or 14, characterized in that it holds for a plurality of function check elements within the test matrix that, for said function check element, every respective nearest neighbour with respect to the transverse direction is different than every respective nearest neighbour with respect to absolute distances within the test matrix.

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