DIGITAL PLATESETTERS -- Growing by Twos and Fours

While the trend toward shorter runs may play to the strengths of these presses, print buyers don't want to make any compromises in color, quality or service. Therefore, small- to mid-size printers have come under increased pressure to be technologically competitive throughout their shops. For a growing number, a critical step has been adopting computer-to-plate production with a metal platesetter supporting a two- or four-page format.