Its DigitalXPress location in New Jersey has installed the press to augment its digital toner-based production. “MSP Digital plans to print variable information first, and overprint static content on the DI, leveraging its in-line aqueous coating capability for more efficient production of printed pieces that need that extra durability and 'pop.'
Presstek DI presses economically deliver environmentally friendly, fast turnaround, high quality short run color printing, in run length quantities from 500 to 20,000. The Presstek 52DI operates at 10,000 sph and has a maximum sheet size of 20.47" x 14.17". The Presstek 34DI prints a 7,000 sph and has a maximum sheet size of 13.39" x 18.11".
The Dimension Pro family of platesetters provides high performance, ease of use and low cost of operation. The Dimension Pro Series includes the 4-page Dimension Pro 400 Series and the 8-page Dimension 800 Series. These highly productive platesetters range in production speeds from 15 to 50 plates per hour.
Join IPG Editor Bob Neubauer as he drives around central Pennsylvania, dropping in on in-plants along the way.
A Presstek Vector FL52 thermal platesetter and Presstek Freedom Pro chemistry-free plates provide the short-run, small format (52 cm and under) printer with a unique metal platemaking solution for higher productivity, cleaner operation and lower materials and production costs.
AS I'VE talked with in-plant managers at conferences over the years, many of them have extended an "if you're ever in the area" invitation for me to visit their shops. Earlier this year it dawned on me that for a quite a few Pennsylvania in-plants I was already "in the area" more or less, and the only thing stopping me from getting out there and visiting them was my own reluctance to leave the office.
In October, the Texas Association of College and University Printers (TACUP) joined forces with the Southwest Association of College and University Mail Services (SWACUMS) for a conference at the University of Houston (UH).
The Presstek 75DI is a highly automated 29" digital offset press that is available in 4- to 10-color configurations. It is available with an optional coater and a full range of productivity options.
The Higher Court Dusseldorf, Germany has upheld a Regional Court decision finding Israeli manufacturer VIM Technologies in violation of Presstek’s German patent on printing plates. The Court has ordered VIM and defendant Reinsch Handel to immediately cease and desist from selling any of the infringing VIM products in Germany. VIM has also been ordered to provide to Presstek detailed information on all sales of the infringing products in Germany for a six-year period. The plates at issue in the proceeding were the VIM DP-R28 and DP-R36 Lithographic Printing Plates.
With increasing customer demand for four-color printing Cal Poly was seeking to introduce more capability into its printing operation and reduce outsourcing. With the addition of a Presstek 34DI digital offset press and Vector FL52 platesetter the in-plant operation is now able to fully support the printing requirements of the Cal Poly community in an environmentally-friendly fashion. The Department of Graphic Communications is now a one-stop shop.
