Expanding the Sheetfed Operation?More Than the Metal

For many sheetfed printers, the move to CTP is simply the implementation of a smart business plan. The sheetfed printer's desire to move to CTP is based on the company's marketing objectives, as well as customer demands and anticipated customer needs.

Some industry experts believe a CTP workflow fits best in a sheetfed site that already has a strong server and digital workflow in process or, at least, in the planning. It also helps if the printer's customers are already sold on the concept of digital proofing.