Pre-Press - Computer-to-plate

Small Shop, Big Moves
January 1, 2016

Illinois Wesleyan University Publications, Printing and Mailing Services has proven its worth to the university and has been rewarded.

Graph Expo 15 Product Preview
August 24, 2015 at 2:44 pm

Digital Printing Canon USA will highlight the new Océ VarioPrint i300 sheetfed color inkjet

Chemistry-free in Anchorage
October 1, 2014

Like the pure, glacier-fed mountain streams flowing down from the nearby Chugach Mountains, the Anchorage School District’s Publication Services group is now chemistry free. Since transitioning to an Agfa Azura TS chemistry-free computer-to-plate system, the in-plant has seen noticeable improvements in both the quality and efficiency of its work.

Automation Capability Added to Two Kodak Lines
July 18, 2014

Kodak's new Single Cassette Unit feature will enable Kodak Trendsetter and Achieve Platesetter lines to run unmanaged for up to seven and a half hours. The unit allows automated plate loading and unloading of up to 240 plates with slip sheet removal and automatic plate rotation.

New Four-color Press in Arkansas
June 1, 2013

While many printers are watching their volumes head south, things are a little different for Arkansas State University Printing Services. “Our volume just keeps growing, and the amount of work and the revenue we generate for the university keeps growing,” says David Maloch, assistant director of the nine-employee in-plant. “So they like us over here.”

Computer-to-plate Update
February 1, 2013

Here's a look at some of the latest computer-to-plate technology available to in-plants from companies like Fujifilm, Glunz & Jensen, Heidelberg, Kodak, Presstek, Xanté and more.