Drupa--Prepress Synergy

Purup-Eskofot also presented a computer-to-plate system for imaging conventional UV-sensitive offset plates. Called Dicon, the system can image a 321⁄2˝ wide plate in about 80 seconds, or between 30 and 50 B1 plates an hour at 2,540 dpi. Plate sizes can be from 20x16˝ up to 44x32˝.

Purup-Eskofot also used Drupa to demonstrate several new features within its ImageMaker range enabling them to be turned into thermal CTP systems. A violet diode light source was demonstrated. The new ImageMakers incorporate an entirely new electronics system, which will increase throughput speed.