Offset CTP

Modular and upgradable computer-to-plate solutions

ACHIEVE T400/T800 Platesetters

Exceptional quality. Entry-level cost.

KODAK ACHIEVE T400/T800 Platesetters are robust and reliable CTP devices that deliver the stability of Kodak’s thermal imaging technology at a surprisingly low cost. They are based on the successful KODAK TRENDSETTER Platesetter platform and are available with a variety of automation and speed options.

Long Run Lengths

T400
Throughput at 2400 dpi for plate size 724 x 838 mm:
  • S speed = 22 plates per hour
  • F speed = 28 plates per hour
T800
Throughput at 2400 dpi for plate size 1,030 x 800 mm:
  • S speed = 16 plates per hour
  • F speed = 22 plates per hour

TRENDSETTER Q400/Q800 Platesetters

Drive maximum productivity and reduce labor costs.

Q400
Throughput at 2400 dpi for plate size 724 x 838 mm:

Standard and Auto Unload:
  • F speed = 30 plates per hour
  • X speed = 43 plates per hour
Autoloader/SCU/MCU:
  • F speed = 33 plates per hour
  • X speed = 50 plates per hour
  • W speed = 75 plates per hour
T800
Throughput at 2400 dpi for plate size 1,030 x 800 mm:

Standard and Auto Unload:
  • F speed = 22 plates per hour
  • X speed = 34 plates per hour
Autoloader/SCU/MCU:
  • F speed = 24 plates per hour
  • X speed = 41 plates per hour
  • W speed = 64 plates per hour

MAGNUS Q800 Platesetter

High-performance plate making with top image quality

KODAK MAGNUS Q800 Platesetters, with advanced features, provide exceptional productivity and efficiency to meet the needs of both small and large commercial printers. Industry-leading speeds up to 62 plates per hour, a modular design for easy scalability, and various plate options.
T800
Throughput at 2400 dpi for plate size 1,030 x 800 mm:

Standard and Auto Unload:
  • F speed = 22 plates per hour
  • X speed = 34 plates per hour
Autoloader/SCU/MCU:
  • F speed = 24 plates per hour
  • X speed = 41 plates per hour
  • W speed = 64 plates per hour

Sonora Process Free Plates

Save money, water, and energy by eliminating plate processing

You might be surprised to see what our customers are printing with SONORA Plates... which is just about anything.

SONORA Plates can be used to print:
  • Offset packaging and labels
  • UV and low-energy UV print
  • Heatset web applications
  • Newspapers (high-volume & automated)
  • Long-run commercial print
  • VLF applications
  • And more...

Sonora X Process Free Plates

The plate the print industry has been waiting for

SONORA X Process Free Plates bring the environmental and cost benefits of process free plate making to more  printers than ever before. With run lengths, imaging speeds, resolutions, and handling capabilities that match most unbaked processed plates, Kodak estimates that SONORA X Plates can be used by up to 80% of offset printers.

Long Run Lengths

SONORA X Plates can replace unbaked wet processed plates in most applications, with run lengths of up to:
  • 400,000 impressions with heatset / commercial coldset presses
  • 200,000 impressions with sheetfed presses
  • 100,000 impressions for offset packaging (non-UV ink)
  • 75,000 impressions for UV-ink applications

Technical Specifications

Draft (Subject to change)
Plate

Non-ablative, thermal, negative-working (write-the-image) plate incorporating Kodak’s press ready technology
Application

High quality, medium to long run plate for sheetfed, packaging, web and all UV print applications
Spectral sensitivity

800 – 850 nm
Laser energy required

120 mJ/cm 2 on KODAK Platesetters with KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology
Resolution

1% to 99% @ 200 lpi
450 lpi possible. Dependent upon capability of imaging device.
FM capability

20-micron stochastic
Dependent upon imaging device capabilities, print applications and screening algorithms. For optimum FM performance, Kodak recommends KODAK STACCATO Screening on platesetters with KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology.
Run length
  • Up to 400,000 impressions with heatset / commercial coldset web presses
  • Up to 200,000 impressions with sheetfed presses
  • Up to 100,000 impressions for offset packaging (non-UV ink)
  • Up to 75,000 impressions for UV-ink applications

Dependent upon image resolution, press, press chemistry, ink and paper conditions.

Safelight

The plate can be handled before and after imaging safely for:

  • up to 2 hours under white light
  • up to 16 hours under C20 - UV Cut
  • up to 48 hours under G-10 yellow light
  • Safelight limits @ 400 Lux

Sonora XP Process Free Plates

Lower Costs

The cost savings make switching to SONORA Process Free Plates an easy business decision. Eliminating the processing step lets printers save on chemistry, water, processor maintenance and chemistry disposal, as well as reducing the significant cost of processing variability.

Environmental Benefits

With SONORA Process Free Plates, printers show their customers and community that they are environmental leaders by eliminating all the chemicals, water, energy and waste associated with plate processing.

Economic Benefits of Using Process Free Plates

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Technical Specifications

Plate

Non-ablative, thermal negative-working (write-the-image) plate incorporating Kodak's press ready technology
Application

High-quality short- to medium-run sheetfed, heatset web, offset packaging (non UV) and short-run UV applications
Spectral sensitivity

800 – 850 nm
Laser energy required

150 mJ/cm 2 on platesetters with KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology
175 mJ/cm 2 on KODAK ACHIEVE Platesetters
150 - 210 mJ/cm 2 dependent on imager type, configuration and resolution
Resolution

1% to 99% @ 200 lpi
Dependent upon capability of imaging device.
FM capability

20-micron stochastic
Dependent upon imaging device capabilities, print applications and screening algorithms. For optimum FM performance, Kodak recommends KODAK STACCATO Screening on platesetters with KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology.
Run length

Up to 200,000 impressions with heatset/coldset web presses
Up to 100,000 impressions with sheetfed presses
Up to 50,000 impressions for offset packaging applications
Up to 10,000 impressions for UV
Dependent upon image resolution, press, press chemistry, ink and paper conditions.
Safelight

The plate can be handled before and after imaging safely for:
up to 1 hour under white light
up to 8 hours under C20 - UV Cut
up to 24 hours under G-10 yellow light
Safelight limits @ 800 Lux

Sonora News Process Free Plates

Process Free for Newspapers

Designed specifically for newspapers, SONORA NEWS Process Free Plates eliminate the costs, time and environmental impact of plate processing, plus they offer the productivity that newspapers need to keep the presses running.

The Top Five Reasons Why Newspapers Are Switching to Process Free Printing Plates

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Technical Specifications

Plate Non ablative, negative working (write-the-image), thermal digital plate with Kodak's press ready technology
Application Short to medium-high run newspaper and coldset web publication printing
Spectral sensitivity 800 - 850 nm
Laser energy required 150 mJ/cm 2 on KODAK Platesetters with SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology;
175 mJ/cm 2 on KODAK ACHIEVE NEWS Platesetters
Resolution 3% to 97% @ 150 lpi
Dependent upon capability of imaging device.
FM capability 36-micron stochastic
Dependent upon screening algorithms. For optimum FM performance, Kodak recommends KODAK STACCATO Screening on devices with KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology.
Run length Up to 200,000 impressions in typical coldset web applications
Actual run length may vary according to press, ink and paper conditions.
Safelight The plate can be handled before and after imaging safely for:
- Up to 1 hour under white light
- Up to 8 hours under C20 - UV Cut
- Up to 24 hours under G-10 yellow light

Processed Plates

TRILLIAN SP Thermal Plate

Low Chemistry Usage

Low replenishment plate solution that delivers long processing cycles and reduces overall chemistry consumption.
Minimizes environmental impact while reducing costs.

Robust On-Press Performance

Excellent chemical resistance and durability.
Unbaked run lengths up to 500,000 impressions, even in harsh chemical environments.
Up to 125,000 impressions for UV applications.

Technical Specifications

Plate

Non-ablative, negative working, thermal digital plate with wide operating latitude; for long runs and resistance to aggressive press chemistry such as UV inks and blanket washes (with optional postbake)

Application

A variety of small and large commercial sheetfed and commercial publication (book) applications and certain heatset web, offset packaging and UV print applications

Spectral sensitivity

800 - 850 nm

Laser energy required

85 - 120 mJ/cm 2
Dependent on imager type, configuration and resolution.

Resolution

1% to 98% @ 300 lpi
Dependent upon capability of imaging device.

FM capability

20-micron stochastic
Dependent upon imaging device capabilities and screening algorithms. For optimum FM performance, Kodak recommends KODAK STACCATO Screening on KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology Devices.

Run length

Up to 500,000 impressions unbaked.
Up to 125,000 impressions for UV applications.
Dependent upon image resolution, press, press chemical, ink and paper conditions.

Safelight

Up to one hour under standard office lighting, up to four hours is possible under Encapsulite C20 UV-cut and up to six hours for G10 yellow safelights

ELECTRA XD Thermal Plate

Highest resolution capability

Consistent, high-resolution print for high-quality print jobs.
10-micron FM or 450 lpi AM capable.

Excellent Productivity and Efficiency

Elimination of preheating and fast imaging and processing help maximize productivity in prepress

Extremely long baked run lengths

Can be postbaked for extremely long runs of over 1 million impressions

Technical Specifications

Plate

Non-ablative, positive working, thermal digital plate with wide operating latitude; optional postbake for extremely long runs and resistance to aggressive press chemistry such as UV inks and blanket washes

Application

High-quality medium to long-run sheetfed and heatset / coldset web offset applications

Spectral sensitivity

800 - 850 nm

Laser energy required

90 - 130 mJ/cm 2 with KODAK 400 xLo Chemistry System
Dependent on imager type, configuration and resolution.

AM Resolution

1% to 99% @ 450 lpi
Dependent upon capability of imaging device.

FM Resolution

10-micron stochastic
Dependent upon imaging device capabilities and screening algorithms. For optimum FM performance, Kodak recommends KODAK STACCATO Screening on KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology Devices.

Run length

350,000 impressions unbaked
1,000,000+ baked
Dependent upon image resolution, press, press chemical, ink and paper conditions.

Safelight

None required - daylight handling