CTP FIELD REPORTS -- Set to Compete

Decatur, IL

Platesetter: ECRM Mako 2 CTP

Plates: Agfa Lithostar Ultra LAP-V

Technology: 5mW violet

Matt Wood, president, describes his company's first foray into CTP production as a "horrible experience." The shop tried using a computer-to-poly system. "The concept didn't work for us," Wood reports. "The machine was constantly breaking down and the materials kept jamming. We also ran into some issues on-press with the polyester plates. A lot of times we would have to tighten down the plates again after running a few impressions.