Heidelberg at Drupa 2008: Technology Geared Towards Customer Benefits, Large-format Printing

Suprasetter 145/162/190

Heidelberg is adding large-format models to its Suprasetter range to coincide with drupa 2008. The new Suprasetter 145, 162 and 190 thermal computer-to-plate systems have a dedicated new design.

Heidelberg is thus using tried-and-tested technology to augment its range of large-format packaging and commercial printing solutions. The new systems are used in conjunction with the Speedmaster XL 145 and XL 162 and can also supply plates for other presses, up to a sheet width of 190 centimeters (74.80 inches). The platesetters are available with throughput speeds of up to 35 plates per hour, with a resolution of either 2,540 or 2,400 dots per inch as required. The six cassettes of the plate loading unit enable up to 600 plates in as many as six different formats to be loaded fully automatically. This allows flexible processing of a wide range of plate formats without user intervention and takes full advantage of the productivity of large-format presses. The main target groups for this prepress solution are packaging, industrial, and web printers.