Imagesetters Fill Important Niche

ICTP may get all the attention, but at some in-plants imagesetters still have a few advantages.

By Vince DeFranco

Though computer-to-plate (CTP) and direct-to-press digital printing steal much of the technological spotlight, imagesetters still hold a place among in-plants and small commercial printers. Since many in-plants use older imagesetters that are paid for, the idea of re-engineering their plants to accommodate new, pricey CTP devices isn't a very popular one.