CTP-Is It Right For You?

2. Cost analysis. The best way to determine potential profitability is to perform a workflow study: analog vs. digital workflow. While you will incur expense in going digital, the reduction in time and labor may quickly outweigh the initial cost.

3. Volume. Experts agree that the implementation of CTP is mostly a customer- or volume-driven decision. If your company provides digital files for the majority of work to be printed, CTP could be a great benefit. According to Dean Meyer of Heidelberg, another guideline is the number of plates produced on a monthly basis. If you are producing a minimum of 400 to 600 plates per month, using a completely digital system may be the way to go.