Presstek Introduces PearlDry Blue a New Thermal CTP Plate for Waterless Offset Printing Applications

No chemistry, baking or gum is required. It outputs resolution of 1% to 99% dots at 200 lpi (80 l/cm), and stochastic (FM) screening is easily handled. The plate is rated for run lengths up to 100,000 impressions and is ideal for both web and sheetfed applications.

Thien adds, “This enhanced plate is designed to appeal to printers currently utilizing waterless printing technology. PearlDry Blue offers users the opportunity to realize the benefits of waterless printing and at the same time utilize a true chemistry-free platemaking system. Successful testing has been completed on KBA Cortina presses at several European sites in conjunction with our partner Illies Graphik.”