Training on Printing of Capsules

Printing of Capsules
 Pre-Requisite

Following Measurement should be taken before starting of Printing

Process
 Clear the previous product remaining
 Clean printing machine with IPA (70%)
 Confirm the printing Ink, printing mold, and the product to be
printed as per BMR.
 Lux level should be between 500-1000 Im/m2
 Line clearance should be awarded by QA Personnel.
 Line Clearance
Before the starting of process line clearance should be confirmed by the QA during line
clearance following parameters should be checked
 There should be no traces of previous product in:
•Area
•Equipment, Scoop, Cabinet
•Containers
•Printing machine
 Container & machine should be properly labelled with identification label.
 Area, equipment, containers & machine should be cleaned.
 Log books should be maintained.
Approved BMR Should be available.
Personnel should wear clean uniform, gloves & mask.
 Temperature & humidity should be in limit i.e. 15-25°C & 35-65%RH
Respective mold and printing ink should be verified by QA & Production.
Line clearance must be awarded by QA Personnel.
 Printing Mold & Ink Verification
• Before the starting of printing process it is important to verify the mold by
production & QA personnel according to the approved BMR.
• Also verify the condition of printing mold before installing mold on printing
machines.
 Procedure For Printing
 Install the printing mold, pour a certain amount of ink into the printing plate, add a small
amount of IPA (99.9%) and stir it fully.
 Add the hollow capsule to be printed in the hopper and start the printer.
 Checking of printed sample by section-in-charge and QA Officer and after confirming that
the sample meets the requirements before continuing the printing process.
 Timely add ink and IPA (99.9%) in the printing process.
 After completion of printing process sent product to the next stage.
 Update all the record related to printing.
 In-Process Monitoring

 The machine operator check the sample regularly and monitors it through
the lens under the light.
 Production & QA officer checks the capsules after every hour through lens
and place entry in BMR.
 Printing error will be record in in-process monitoring sheets (BMR)
 Precautions

 Shake well before using printing ink.

 Check the expiry date before using printing ink.
 Collect intact blade after use.
 Monitor & Change blade from time to time.
Thank you!