DIGITAL PLATESETTERS -- Growing by Twos and Fours

In 2002, the company installed an Agfa Palladio plate-setter, which is a four-up, flatbed machine using violet-laser imaging. Goldsmith says the deciding factors included a comfort level with the proven technology, the improved workflow that came with the system, and the ability to rely on one supplier for equipment, plates, chemicals and technical support. Also, she believed going with violet imaging would save the company money.