Scratch The Film. Go Straight To Plate

Although CTP gets attention for the amount of time it saves, most managers say their platesetters save money on materials, as well.

As coordinator of graphic arts for Jackson Public Schools, Cindy Paxton says her highest priority is always saving money.

The Mississippi shop runs a Purup Eskofot [now Esko Graphics] DPX System. The shop acquired the platesetter two years ago. It all but eliminated the use of a dark room, she says, and the cost of prepress has since been cut in half.