COMPUTER-TO-PLATE -- CTP Editions

"This vision can change depending on the personnel doing the work. If a publisher hires somebody who is technically very competent and ambitious, it may take on more responsibilities. We've also had customers lose those types of people and ask us to pick up the slack."

On the whole, Bacsik reports Perry Judd's has had a positive experience in adopting thermal CTP production. "Computer-to-plate production saves time and money, and you end up with a better product in terms of print quality. It's a true win-win for the printer and publisher," the prepress exec concludes.