Fill Your Own Plates

12 Steps To CTP Success

Howie Fenton and Hal Hinderliter of the Graphics Arts Technical Foundation offer this 12-Step Guide for adopting an optimal direct-to-plate workflow.

1 Do your homework by comparing the features and prices of the available CTP systems, and calculating the return on investment (ROI) for the devices. Make certain that CTP is the appropriate response to your immediate needs—if you have workflow problems that CTP won't fix, address them first.