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4up CTP, where, how to look, buyers guide computer to plate


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4up CTP, where, how to look, buyers guide computer to plate

Im interested in different companies that offer a 4 up ctp model, and what is the best way to research them?

Post Dec 01, 2006 5:10 pm 
 
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4up CTP, where, how to look, buyers guide computer to plate

You try getting it from the site- best options will be Kodak( esrtwhile Creo ) and screen. I prefer creo cos of its robustness. the sites are www.graphics.kodak.com and www.sreen.co.jp
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Printing guy,

There are two predominate CtP technologies today, Thermal and Violet. Depending on your printing needs, one or the other may be a good fit, violet usually has a lower cost of owner ship, very long laser life but thermal is daylight operation (plate dependent), has plates that can be baked for well over a million run and currently has chemfree/processless offerings. We have been selling and printing with both since 2001, the quality is the same (allot of this is depending on the plates and CtP you use).

1-what are your plate sizes?
2-what are your run lengths?
3-what is your maximum screen ruling?
4-do you print with UV inks?

These questions can help determine what technology will fit your needs.

Areas to look at when analyzing CtP - Can it be upgraded in the field with internal punching (better registration improves press makeready), automation with auto slipsheet removal and speed upgrades? Does the laser have a wide depth of field (helps minimize hot spots form uneven plates and dust)? What is the highest screen ruling supported? What is the room environment specs?

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Mark Tonkovich
Heidelberg USA
Product Manager, CtP & Proofing
mark.tonkovich@heidelberg.com
www.us.heidelberg.com

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