CTP Make an Informed Decision

• 20-30 percent lower total plate cost

• 40-60 percent less total time to produce a plate

• A cleaner, sharper dot

• Better registration/faster make-ready

• Less equipment, floor space, power consumption

• Optional chemistry-free workflow

A PIA/GATF survey from mid-2005 cites competition/pricing/productivity as by far the biggest concerns among U.S. print shops. CTP vendors agree that their technology is an important step to remaining cost-effective.