Taking The Direct Route

• In addition, Presstek and Adast have announced an automated, two-page DI printing press. It will be available in four- or five-color configurations, and will use Presstek's internal, automatic plate cylinder design and Presstek's PEARLdry Plus plates.

What's Available Now?

Until this Drupa DI onslaught occurs, Heidelberg and Adast still rule the DI world. Heidelberg offers the Quickmaster DI 46-4 plus, a two-up, waterless press that uses polyester thermal plates, and the Speedmaster DI 74, a four-up press that uses metal thermal plates. Adast currently carries the 705C DI, which uses waterless thermal plates.