Computer-to-Plate — Digital Plate Developments

A key question the plate designer must address with simple process violet is whether or not it is possible to maintain compatibility with the existing installed base of violet CTP devices, and if so, how? Compatibility with the existing installed base of 60mW violet CTP devices is achievable, but it comes at the cost of complexity in the processor or cleaning unit. A CTP device that images with the next generation of 150mW violet lasers would potentially allow one to eliminate the preheat section from the processor, thus further simplifying processing complexity.