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Print Run Spoilage and Press Sheets

Calculate press sheets required for imposed copies with makeready waste.

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FormulaProduction sheets = Math.ceil(copies/up/(1-spoilage/100)); Total sheets = Math.ceil(copies/up/(1-spoilage/100))+makeready

Made for real tasks

  • Calculate press sheets required for imposed copies with makeready waste.
  • Compare a revised operating scenario with the current plan.
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Worked example

Inputs

Copies
10000 copies
Up
8 copies/sheet
Spoilage
4 %
Makeready
100 sheets

Expected results

Production sheets
1303 sheets
Total sheets
1403 sheets

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How to use this tool

  1. Enter the measured quantities and planning assumptions in the displayed units.
  2. Run the calculation, then compare the result with your available capacity or actual records.
  3. Change one assumption at a time to compare operating scenarios.

Try this example

{
  "copies": 10000,
  "up": 8,
  "spoilage": 4,
  "makeready": 100
}

Accuracy and scope

One imposed side/layout; does not plan binding signatures, grain direction or color registration.

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