CTP Make an Informed Decision

Computer-to-plate systems have dropped in price and jumped in quality. Take a look at the different systems on the market.

By Bob Atkinson

Computer-to-plate (CTP) technologies have been the norm at large print shops and newspapers for almost a decade. In the past few years, though, competition and new technologies have driven the cost of both CTP equipment and consumables down to the point where they're affordable and practical to any departmental or in-plant shop.