Computer-to-Plate — Digital Plate Developments

After imaging, the emulsion or coating in the un-imaged areas of a plate remains every bit as sensitive as it was prior to imaging. Some sort of post-imaging treatment, in a dedicated, light-tight device, will be required. In turn, this dictates the use of some sort of wet solution.

So, for a no-process violet plate, one will need an off-line cleaning unit (i.e. a processor) and a wet cleaning solution (i.e. a developer).