Printing press color replacement and cleaning system

摘要

A method, at least partially implemented by means of processor-executable instructions, for exchanging colors within a color station of a printing press is disclosed. In one implementation of the method, a cleaning tank is operated within the color station, thereby cleaning the color station. Additionally, a new color of ink is built within the cleaned color station.

主权项

1. A cleaning system for a printing press having a plurality of color stations, the cleaning system comprising:
a cleaning tank including a filter, a fluid reservoir to contain a cleaning fluid, and a pump having an input communicated with the fluid reservoir and outputs directed to a developing unit within the printing press and the filter, the cleaning tank configured for installation within one of the color stations after removal of an ink tank from the one of the color stations; and a control unit configured for performing a control procedure, wherein the control procedure is configured for simultaneously:
printing with a plurality of color stations within the printing press; andoperating the pump of the cleaning tank to clean the color station within which the cleaning tank is installed.