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What are some advantages of a computer-to-plate device over an imagesetter?

Hoover: Probably the biggest advantage of CTP is the time savings. Using CTP eliminates the need for imaging film, stripping and burning plates. In one simple step, the file is imaged directly on the plate.

Another advantage is quality. By saving the stripping/plate burning step, we've eliminated one generation of reproduction, which ultimately produces a cleaner, more accurate image. A third advantage is eliminating the need for plate filing and storage. The plate is used once and thrown away.