Computer-to-plate and Thermal Advancements

Today, Daniels Printing—a robust $71 million operation—considers itself a CTP success story, with a Crescent 42 automated platesetting system and second IMPRESS proofer in place. The company plans to purchase a third IMPRESS this year.

The company currently has two Gerber Crescent 42 automated platesetters and a third unit in a controlled beta environment running thermal plate technology. Daniels is looking forward to the day when it is able to use the Gerber devices as "anysetters" and include the proofing of high-resolution, four-color materials in addition to plate materials.