COLOR DIGITAL PRESSES--Decisions, Decisions . . .

The FirePower laser diode emits four beams through a single lens. Six such diodes are mounted on one imaging head. Therefore, 24 laser spots can be addressed simultaneously by each imager. Also, the plate cylinder rotates at 18,000 rph during imaging.

Screen (USA)
Screen offers the TruePress 544 B3-size, four-color digital press that uses on-press imaging to expose and develop the printing plate. The company also offers the TruePress 744, a four-color, B2 press that is fully automated and capable of 8,000 iph with on-press imaging.