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The positioning of printing plates on a press, or imposition, is a complex process, basic to the printing operation. It requires a knowledge of equipment and process usage, as well as of operational rules and procedures. To obtain expertise involves the study of a wide range of disciplines, and often many years of apprenticeship. It is becoming more complex, as technology helps to produce larger and higher quality newspaper products. Rockwell International's Graphic Systems Division has investigated artificial intelligence technology to determine whether it could assist in this process and make more readily available and timely the wide-range of specialized knowledge needed. Rockwell has designed and implemented an Expert System that configures the plate locations for multi-web presses. The system is currently being tested by the Los Angeles Times. and higher quality newspaper products. Rockwell International's Graphic Systems Division has investigated artificial intelligence technology to determine whether it could assist in this process and make more readily available and timely the wide-range of specialized knowledge needed. Rockwell has designed and implemented an Expert System that configures the plate locations for multi-web presses. The system is currently being tested by the Los Angeles Times.