CTP vs. CTF -- The Debate Rages On

Why? Because many printers saw the new breed of CTP devices as an opportunity to springboard to a shorter production workflow without the added consumables and chemicals of film processing. Also, the new digital, CTP plates are more uniform, longer-wearing and pressroom staffs across the country continue to sing the praises of this rapidly growing technology. Especially telling is the frequent observation of "plates that always fit vs. CTF then burned plates that must be tweaked to achieve nearly the same results."