Computer-to-Plate — Digital Plate Developments

Since the unexposed plates are light-sensitive, even though they are thermal, the printer’s platemaking area had to be outfitted with yellow shields on its fluorescent lighting and a film put on its windows to keep UV light out. Exposed plates can be exposed to light, but Duffy sees no reason to take the chance. Exposed plates are stacked with slip sheets between them and put back in an empty product box.