Scratch The Film. Go Straight To Plate

George says originally he wanted a five- to seven-year plan to pay for the device, but the university wanted it paid for in three.

No big deal, he says.

"So now we've got one more payment. And then it's ours."

Ken McKeel, manager of graphics at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, also runs a Heidelberg platesetter. McKeel says getting into CTP was not even a question.