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CTP – Why now might be the time to invest in new equipment
September 05, 2023
Prepress and platemaking serve to keep the pressroom continuously supplied with printing plates, so that the presses can be set up smoothly ready for reliable, high-quality printing. Computer-to-plate (CTP) has been firmly established as a proven technology, but times have changed in the printing business.
As run lengths continue to decline, there is an increasing trend towards production methods that enable more automation, produce less waste, shorten job turnaround times and bring greater efficiency as well as cost savings. In the case of offset presses, for example, this has led to the development of solutions for autonomous or fully automated printing. The presses handle print jobs from start to finish without any operator intervention. The automation of complex production processes is also a welcome opportunity to alleviate the growing shortage of skilled labor.
In addition, the trend towards greater sustainability and more environmentally friendly practices in printing, which has already been evident for a number of years, has intensified.
Why you should upgrade to T-Speed Plus
August 30, 2023
With T-Speed Plus, the name says everything. The 8-up CTP speed option for the KODAK MAGNUS Q800 Platesetter is not only the world’s fastest, but it also boasts a vast range of extra features that may revolutionize your offset workflow.
If you’re looking to get even greater productivity from your offset workflow, the competitiveness you can get from increasing your computer-to-plate (CTP) throughput with T-speed Plus is worth a look. The KODAK MAGNUS Q800 with T-Speed Plus is the world’s fastest 8-up computer-to-plate (CTP) system, and it boasts the kind of performance that’s incredibly hard to ignore.
T-Speed Plus was introduced in late 2022 to boost the speed of the high-performance KODAK MAGNUS Q800. It now offers a throughput of up to 84 B1 or 8-up plates per hour (pph). That’s equivalent to one plate every 42.9 seconds.
T-Speed Plus is Kodak’s third speed upgrade for the MAGNUS Q800 in four years, and with it comes a number of advantages over previous models. For starters, T-Speed Plus is 40% faster than the Z-Speed generation of Kodak platesetters introduced in 2018. This increase in speed is 20% faster than the speed of the closest two competitors, so you can produce more plates in less time, cut costs, and meet tighter deadlines with T-Speed Plus than other CTP devices.
Also noteworthy is that T-speed Plus is supported by all levels of automation, including the newly-updated Multi-Pallet Loader (MPL), which can hold up to 3,200 plates in up to four formats, and comes with several other automated features that can help to reduce human error.
Domtar’s New Lynx Swatchbook – Exceed Expectations with a Proven Performer
August 30, 2023
Printers and graphic designers rely on having essential tools at their fingertips. And with that in mind, we are pleased to release an updated Lynx® swatchbook. This swatchbook is more than just a tool though – it’s a gallery of Lynx’s versatility and vibrant color capabilities.
Three signs it’s time to switch to process free plates
July 28, 2023
Are you using traditional processed plates simply because that’s the way you’ve always done it? When you really stop to look at your business, though, a switch to process free plates will be more compelling.
Change can be difficult for print businesses. You can end up so busy navigating day-to-day responsibilities, that you can’t stop even to consider better alternatives. The use of traditional plates may be no exception. But take a step back to examine your print business, and its future objectives, and you’re likely to find compelling reasons to make changes — especially when they’re quick, easy and demonstrably effective.
Here are three signs it’s time to switch to process free plates.
Kodak Strengthens its Inkjet Capabilities with Acquisition of Graphic Systems Services Inc.
ROCHESTER, N.Y.
May 30, 2023
Kodak today announced it has acquired Graphic Systems Services Inc. (GSS), a leading provider of web inkjet press transport systems and other print-related components and engineering services. The acquisition reflects Kodak’s ongoing investment in digital print technology, giving the company greater control over its supply chain for inkjet press components and additional engineering expertise as it seeks to expand its growing portfolio of inkjet presses.
Kodak recently showcased its new KODAK PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press at the Hunkeler Innovationdays print industry event. Powered by Kodak’s proprietary ULTRASTREAM continuous inkjet writing system, the PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press rivals offset by providing breakthrough image quality (comparable to 200 lpi offset) at production speeds (152 mpm).
KODAK PRINERGY Access now available worldwide
ROCHESTER, N.Y.
May 16, 2023
Kodak announces the global launch of the KODAK PRINERGY Access content management Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. Kodak has expanded its PRINERGY Cloud offerings to include an innovative browser-based solution enabling printers to streamline the file upload and approval process, putting their print buyers in control of file preparation from anywhere in the world. PRINERGY Access, previously announced as PRINERGY On Demand Access, provides full connectivity to ANY digital press as well as any on-premise third party or KODAK PRINERGY Workflow.
KODAK PRINERGY Access provides printers of all sizes with access to PRINERGY’s high-performance prepress and customer portal tools including Smart Review. PRINERGY Access allows customers of printing companies to upload, annotate, preflight, review and approve their files online.
KODAK PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press: High-speed inkjet in a class of its own
May 15, 2023
High-speed inkjet is considered a technology that can drive print’s transformation from traditional analog processes – notably offset – to digital production, even far beyond short-run production. There is currently no other press on the market to which the term high-speed inkjet applies as much as the KODAK PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press. With printing speeds of up to 410 mpm (1,345 fpm), it is the world’s fastest web-fed inkjet press for CMYK production printing and the perfect solution whenever bigger jobs need to be migrated from offset to digital. Kodak has designed the PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press for high-volume production in several fields of application.
Kodak installs first TRENDSETTER Q800 Platesetter with W-speed and Autoloader automation in India to improve customer capacity and productivity
TAMIL NADU, India. April 26, 2023
Kodak recently installed the first W-speed KODAK TRENDSETTER Q800 Platesetter with Autoloader (AL) automation in India. Multivista Global Pvt. Ltd, a company specializing in printing and book manufacturing based in Chennai in southeast India, opted for Kodak’s automated CTP solution. The sale, in which Kodak channel partner Insight Print Communication played a pivotal role, was preceded by an extensive evaluation of the CTP market by Multivista Global.
The book printer is significantly expanding its platemaking capacity with the CTP solution from Kodak to meet growing customer demand. The W-speed TRENDSETTER Q800 Platesetter offers a throughput of up to 66 B1 or 8-up plates per hour and the Autoloader unit supports fully automatic loading and unloading of up to 80 plates.