How to inspect a booklet label without opening every one
A booklet label does not have to be opened one by one, but the rule must be written: the cover and the thickness are inspected on every label, and the inside pages follow a stated sample.
A booklet label does not have to be opened one by one, but the rule must be written: the cover and the thickness are inspected on every label, and the inside pages follow a stated sample. A wrong cover or a wrong page count comes back more often than a small dirt spot inside. Without a written sample, do not say the inside pages were inspected.
Why it is judged this way
In the camera a thick label is an outline. One page more or one page less changes the outline and the thickness, and that is easier to do on the line than opening each one. If the customer requires every inside page to be inspected, that inspection is done before binding. After the booklet is made, a full inspection of the inside cannot be done.
What to compare
| What you see | What to call it | What not to do |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness outside this job's range | Stop and check the page count | Call it normal thickness |
| Cover artwork is wrong | A full inspection has to catch it | Sample only one |
| No sample record for the inside pages | Do not write that the inside was inspected | Let a good cover stand in for it |
At job change or when a roll is opened
- On the line, use thickness or outline to see the page count.
- Inspect the cover against the template on every label.
- Write the inside-page sample rate on the job ticket, and keep the booklet that was pulled.
