Direct imaging can be a viable technology bridge between digital color and traditional litho. .

By Vic Barkin

The Screen Truepress 344, a 34cm portrait-fed press utilizes the same proven imaging technology as on their CTP devices, and uses Konica polyester plates developed to Screen’s specifications. Screen’s Mark Crawford notes it is the only DI on the market to use traditional wet-offset technology, allowing for conventional ink and fountain solution usage, thus dramatically reducing consumables costs.

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Vic Nathan Barkin has more than 35 years of experience in the printing, paper and wood products industries and currently owns a consulting practice specializing in business development, workflow, and technology implementation, focusing on “Green Procurement and Production” practices. Vic is a QMS Lead Auditor certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards, is a consultant for the Rainforest Alliance as an FSC Chain of Custody and Controlled Wood senior auditor, is an FSC, SFI and PEFC lead auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers and SGS North America, and has engaged in more than 700 site assessments and audits.

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