Presstek's new JT Direct aluminum plate is designed to be imaged on Epson inkjet printers with the printer's standard ink cartridges. According to Presstek, it enables a low cost, easy-to-use CTP solution with an extremely small physical and environmental footprint.
After imaging, plates go directly to press for 5,000 impressions or less. A simple post-bake step is added for an impression count between 5,000 and 20,000.
Another advantage claimed for the JT Direct Inkjet plate and CTP solution is its versatility. Users can image plates on the Epson and immediately turn around and use the Epson for standard inkjet printing without any modifications or adjustments to the system.
Presstek says the plate and CTP combination is ideal for print shops requiring up to 175 lpi image quality for their 1, 2, or 4-colour jobs, and whose production volumes are low to mid-range. A wide variety of package options are available - from packages that come complete with an Epson 3880, 7900, or 9900 printer, the JT-RIP, computer, oven and starter kit, to mid-range or basic packages that include virtually any combination of these.
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