CTP Make an Informed Decision

The Downside of CTP?

The initial cost of a new platesetter is anywhere from $8,000 to $150,000, and switching to all-digital proofing (typically with a color-managed ink-jet printer) can add $4,000 to $15,000.

Finding the right system for your in-plant can also be daunting, since no one CTP system is right for everyone. Deciding factors include the length of your press runs, press sizes, floor space, energy and environmental issues—and, of course, your budget.