Presstek to Expand Portfolio with UV and Aqueous Coating Options

Presstek Aurora Pro Chemistry-Free Plates are true chemistry-free open platform daylight-safe metal plates that can be imaged on a range of thermal platesetters, including Presstek's Compass, Dimension Pro and models distributed by Screen and Kodak (Creo). Aurora Pro plates are rated up to 25,000 impressions and have strong resistance to UV inks and solvents.

Presstek Anthem Pro Plates combine with Presstek Compass and Dimension Pro platesetters to deliver a chemistry-free platemaking solution. The plates are 100% daylight safe and do not require any gumming, baking or chemical processing. Only a simple water wash is required prior to mounting on press. Anthem Pro plates deliver excellent on-press performance, have strong resistance to UV inks and solvents, and support run lengths up to 100,000 impressions.

Presstek Dimension Series Platesetters are available in 4-page and 8-page format sizes. At PRINT 09, Presstek will be featuring the Presstek Dimension450 Excel-Autoloader and Dimension Pro 800 platesetters.

Presstek's Dimension450 Excel-Autoloader has a cost-effective, automated plate loader that is fully integrated with the Dimension450 Excel four-page thermal CTP platesetter system. Mounting up to 20 pre-punched Presstek Anthem Pro chemistry-free plates for continuous operation, the Autoloader enhances imaging productivity, allowing continuous chemistry-free platemaking at a throughput speed of 17 plates per hour.

Presstek Dimension Pro 800 Platesetter, the latest addition to the Dimension line, is an 8-page CTP system that supports up to 2400 dpi at 200 lpi on Presstek's Aurora Pro and Anthem Pro chemistry-free plates. With a throughput of 11 to 15 plates per hour, this easy-to-use platesetter offers semi-automatic loading with automatic registration.

Presstek Vector FL52 with Freedom Pro Plates is Presstek's easy-to-use small format chemistry-free platemaking solution, which is engineered to deliver excellent dot quality and high reliability. The Vector FL52 images Presstek's chemistry-free Freedom Pro plates, which are automatically water rinsed in the Vector's integrated plate washer and rated to support up to 25,000 impressions.