Thermal CTP--Making Life. . .and Plates. . .Easier

Two printers share their thoughts on how computer-to-plate technology has changed, and simplified, the production of plates.

BY ERIK CAGLE

To hear the newest members of the thermal computer-to-plate club tell it, the filmless process outranks even the television remote control in terms of convenience. While few 20-somethings can remember TV life without the armchair quarterback, many of today's commercial printers can scarcely believe how they made do without the convenience of digital platesetters.