Durst Academy
The continuous operation and minimized downtimes of digital printing systems considerably influence the productivity and success of our customers. Maintenance and servicing are fundamental prerequisites for maintaining consistently high productivity, flawless operation, and increased efficiency.
Durst Academy - Durst Kraftwerk
In our new training center, customers and service partners can participate in our target group-oriented trainings. Additionally, we offer customized training concepts for you and your team. We will analyze your specific wishes and requirements to create a tailor-made training experience with you.
The Durst Academy team also offers online trainings from our new and fully equipped Durst KRAFTWERK green screen rooms. Trainings are offered on all current Durst printing systems and software solutions.
Our training courses
OPERATOR TRAINING
This training is intended for machine operators to learn the general operation and maintenance of the printing system. Focused on the basic functionality of the equipment, participants are instructed on using the system, on the handling of media, on operating the Durst printer software, on the differences between printer settings, on evaluating print quality and on regular maintenance procedures.
Training outcomes: Participants can operate and maintain the printer to guarantee a flawless production process.
Content:
- general structure
- operation
- maintenance
- work procedures
- print quality
MAINTENANCE OPERATOR TRAINING
In addition to the contents of the “Operator Training” class, this course allows maintenance staff to deepen their knowledge about the machine’s regular and preventive maintenance, as well as about guided first-aid troubleshooting. Basic understanding of inkjet technology and the machine`s functionality are required.
Training outcomes: Participants can operate the printing system, carry out regular and preventive maintenance, use the service mode functions of the Durst printer software for diagnostics, help troubleshoot and perform first aid procedures.
Content:
- inkjet basics
- detailed structure
- operation
- maintenance
- print quality
- functionality description
- preventive maintenance
- first-aid troubleshooting
MAINTENANCE ENGINEER TRAINING
In addition to the contents of the “Maintenance Operator Training”, this course provides technicians with in-depth knowledge of troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. The interaction of the different printer components (mechanics and electrics/electronics) as well as guidelines and scheduling practices for troubleshooting are explained in detail, leading to an advanced overall technical knowledge about the printer.
Training outcomes: Participants can operate the printer, use the operating software for diagnostics and perform autonomous troubleshooting. The training provides participants with knowledge about replacing spare parts where no special adjustments are needed and carrying out regular and preventive maintenance.
Content:
- detailed structure
- operation
- maintenance
- print quality
- inkjet basics
- functionality description
- preventive maintenance
- first-aid troubleshooting
- failure analysis
- troubleshooting
- printer settings
- wearing parts replacement
PRINT and PREPRESS WORKFLOW TRAINING
This module includes parts of the “Operator Training” and focuses on the contents of Durst Workflow from the image file to the final print. Ink saving options, application-typical printer settings, as well as dos and don’ts to optimize print quality and printing performance on various media types to ensure an efficient printing process are part of this highly informative training. In addition, the course can be extended to include topics such as automated uploads, print data preparation (fixups) and output processes.
Training outcomes: Participants understand the theoretical basis and the conducting of printer linearization, media profiling, determining of ink-limits and color management specific settings. They can perform the necessary steps from corrections to automation in our Durst Workflow software.
Content:
- operation basics
- imposer
- print quality
- printer settings
- RIP setup
- preflight
- color profiling
- color matching
- reports
- data preparation
SMART SHOP SPECIALIST
Training related to the design of web shops (frontend) and their settings (backend), with product-article maintenance, store administration and search engine optimization. Starting with an introduction to the system, topics like functions and security, using the CRM system, roles and rights, page builder creation, categories-products-options, but also the configuration of the Smart Editor are addressed. A short guide to SEO with reference to necessary promotions is also provided.
Training outcomes: Participants can set up and maintain the Smart Shop as well as process orders correctly.
Content:
- web shop administration
- product configuration
- SEO basics