University of Essex Adds DI Press, CTP

“It’s equally happy producing short runs or jobs that are 14,000 long,” he says. “It is a very productive press.”

The in-plant’s new Presstek Vector FL52 small-format, chemistry-free CTP was purchased to support the shop’s two-color Hamada B3 press.

“We wanted the whole operation to be more environmentally sustainable,” explains Lewes. “Previously we were using plastic plates, which were very good, but switching to the Vector and metal plates eliminates the need for chemicals and means we just rinse imaged plates with tap water before printing. That also reduces our costs, as we don’t have to buy the chemicals and pay for their disposal.”