Two-up Metal Platesetters -- The CTP Periphery

Printers at both ends of the spectrum are faced with basically the same arguments and ROI analysis as their eight-page brethren in considering a move to CTP-based production. There are a few size-dependent variables, however.

Starting with the entry-level systems seems like the natural choice. Direct-to systems for imaging paper and polyester plates often get overlooked in discussions of CTP. A variety of dedicated platesetters have been introduced, but polyester materials generally can be exposed by traditional imagesetters, as well.