With the launch of the Kodak Electramax Thermal Plate and the Kodak Trendsetter Q2400 and Q3600 Platesetters, Kodak is “building upon a tradition of innovation, providing sustainable and high-performance solutions to a broad variety of printers.” Electramax Thermal Plates provide numerous advantages for offset printers – such as long unbaked run lengths, strong chemical resistance, and 10-micron FM and 450 lpi AM high-resolution capabilities. The versatile thermal plates are suitable for use in a diverse range of printing environments including offset packaging, web publications, commercial sheetfed and demanding UV or H-UV applications. Characterized as the “No Compromise” plate, it also delivers low developer consumption with no preheating requirements – making it ideal for printers looking to boost performance while reducing their environmental impact.
The Trendsetter Q2400 and Q3600 Platesetters feature award-winning Kodak Squarespot Imaging Technology and deliver dependable accuracy regardless of plate emulsion sensitivity, processor variation or laser power. Increased efficiency enables users to reduce imaging power consumption by up to 27% while reducing costs due to fewer remakes and less time adjusting for variables, said the OEM. The technology enables throughput with large-format plates that can image from 394 mm x 394 mm up to 1600 mm x 2083 mm. The manual device is versatile enough to image a large range of plate sizes – from two pages to some of the largest offset plate sizes available. It easily handles a variety of applications such as packaging, directories and other large-format applications. It can also be used as a back-up machine to handle overflow of automated platesetters. “This versatility allows customers to differentiate and grow their businesses through high-resolution printing,” Kodak added.
“With today’s technology, it’s not only possible but expected that businesses remain competitive while taking steps to be environmentally responsible,” said Brad W. Kruchten, President, Print Systems Division and Senior Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. “We support our customers as they strive to meet those expectations, while delivering the high performance capabilities critical to their business. The core of everything we do has revolved around efficiency and sustainability since our first recycling program that re-purposed the silver used to make film in the 1920’s. It continues today as we provide a holistic approach that offers more value and productivity with less of an environmental impact.”
The Kodak Electramax Thermal Plate and the Kodak Trendsetter Q2400 and Q3600 Platesetters are currently on display at Graph Expo 2015 in booth 823. The Electramax Thermal Plate will be available in Canada and the U.S. in early 2016. The Kodak Trendsetter Q2400 and Q3600 Platesetters are available now.
Kodak launches two new plate solutions for offset
