Morning Shift Daily Procedures

Printer Start-Up Sequence

512 

• Begin the shift by loading the 512 printer with the designated media roll prepared by the night shift. Ensure the media is correctly aligned and securely installed. Once loaded, perform a Long purge to eliminate any residual ink or obstructions in the print heads. Following the purge, initiate the scheduled print run.

D4

• Once the 512 printer is in operation start purging the D4 (only if there is work to print). Once Purged start running any missing or same day work otherwise continue on to the next days work.

Colorado

• After confirming that both the 512 and D4 printers are running smoothly, transition to the Colorado printers. Follow the guide In the Colorado page here.

Ongoing Production Monitoring

• All active printers must be visually inspected every 10 minutes. During each inspection, check for print quality, material alignment, ink levels, and any irregularities. Address any issues immediately to minimize downtime and maintain output consistency.

Downtime Responsibilities

During periods of machine inactivity, operators are expected to complete the following support tasks:

Consumable Replenishment

• Restock low or depleted consumables, including:

• Purge Wipe Fluid

• Cleaning Wipes

• Isopropyl Alcohol (ISO)

Documentation Updates

• Create or update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed. Ensure all documentation reflects current best practices and complies with safety and quality standards.

3S Daily Routine – Starts at 2:45 PM

• The 3S method is derived from the 5S lean manufacturing principle, focusing on Sort, Sweep, and Standardize to improve workplace organization and productivity. This is a mandatory task for every shift team member and must be completed daily.

• Sort: Identify and remove unnecessary tools, materials, and items from the work area.

• Sweep: Clean the workstations, tools, and surrounding areas. Ensure that all debris, waste, and clutter are removed.

• Standardize: Follow documented procedures to maintain orderliness and cleanliness consistently across all shifts.

Reference Locations for 5S Guidelines:

• D4 Room: Refer to the 5S instruction sheet located next to the shelf near the printer.

• 512 Printer Area: Refer to the 5S instruction sheet located next to the operator’s station.

• Colorado Printer Area: Refer to the 5S instruction sheet placed near the dustpans and other cleaning tools.

Afternoon Shift Daily.

2:00pm-3:00pm 

• Handover between morning and afternoon shift ( Issues, fixes, progress and other print related things)

Ongoing Production Monitoring

• All active printers must be visually inspected every 10 minutes. During each inspection, check for print quality, material alignment, ink levels, and any irregularities. Address any issues immediately to minimize downtime and maintain output consistency.

Downtime Responsibilities

During periods of machine inactivity, operators are expected to complete the following support tasks:

Consumable Replenishment

• Restock low or depleted consumables, including:

• Purge Wipe Fluid

• Cleaning Wipes

• Isopropyl Alcohol (ISO)

Documentation Updates

• Create or update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed. Ensure all documentation reflects current best practices and complies with safety and quality standards.

End of Shift

• On Wednesdays we have to charge the electric pallet jacks inside the print room.

• before leaving check that the mesh roll lifters are both on charge behind the 512

• Check the 512's ink levels.

• Pull Pallets down from racking if required (forklift Required)

3S Daily Routine – Starts at 9:45 PM

• The 3S method is derived from the 5S lean manufacturing principle, focusing on Sort, Sweep, and Standardize to improve workplace organization and productivity. This is a mandatory task for every shift team member and must be completed daily.

• Sort: Identify and remove unnecessary tools, materials, and items from the work area.

• Sweep: Clean the workstations, tools, and surrounding areas. Ensure that all debris, waste, and clutter are removed.

• Standardize: Follow documented procedures to maintain orderliness and cleanliness consistently across all shifts.

Reference Locations for 5S Guidelines:

• D4 Room: Refer to the 5S instruction sheet located next to the shelf near the printer.

• 512 Printer Area: Refer to the 5S instruction sheet located next to the operator’s station.

• Colorado Printer Area: Refer to the 5S instruction sheet placed near the dustpans and other cleaning tools.

Print Team Leader Standard Work .

Morning Shift.

1. Attend Morning meeting

2. Check Print IQ and Check the rework Spreadsheet. (check throughout the Day)

3. Load the 512 and start the run.

4. Take a photo of the test pattern and the queue and send in slack.

5. Start the D4 (ONLY IF THERE IS ENOUGH WORK)  

6. Start the Colorado's (if there's work)

7. Check the printers every 10~

8. Do High level work while printers are running or have Downtime (SOP'S & Maintenance)

9. Attend the 1400 meeting. (bring up any wins, Setbacks/issues)

10. Handover to afternoon shift

11. Complete Handover report in the handover channel on slack.

Afternoon Shift.

1. Attend Afternoon Meeting.

2. Check in with the morning print team

3. Check Print IQ and Check the rework Spreadsheet. (check throughout the Day)

4. Check the printers every 10~

5. Do High level work while printers are running or have Downtime (SOP'S & Maintenance)

6. Attend the 1800 meeting.

7. Track printer metrics (usage time, Printed m2 and other info)

8. Check that the 5's sheets are filled out and marked off.

9. Complete Handover report in the handover channel on slack.