Diving into a Digital Sea

Output Devices

The hottest words in output devices are "computer-to-plate." Going directly to plate has come of age with the latest round of platesetters. The technology has matured to the point that several manufacturers now offer superior quality printing plates directly from computer.

One of the newest offerings is the 42T thermal plate unit from Gerber. This new product offers a competitive challenge to traditional platemaking methods, providing high quality, very long run lengths and ease of use. Because thermal plates require no processing, the plate offers the added bonus of environmental compliance.