Presstek Metal Plate System

Ink Jet CTP Systems

ALA CARTE

• Produce offset plates and ink jet proofs
• Environmentally friendly – no chemistry required
• Ideal for one, two and four color jobs
• High quality results

Cost-Effective & Eco-Friendly
CTP Solutions

Creating artwork for printing plates has never been easier, more profitable or
environmentally friendly. Ink Jet Computer-to-Plate Systems are a new way of
producing aluminum printing plates. The system incorporates high-resolution
ink jet technology along with ABDick DirectPlates, aluminum plates developed
specifically for ink jet imaging. The result is a new low-cost CTP solution
designed to lower your plate production costs, while delivering excellent print
quality on press.
Maximize your investment by also using it to produce press and imposition
proofs as well as high-quality, short-run posters.

ABDick No-Bake DirectPlates

• High quality aluminum printing plates that do not require chemistry.
• Adaptable run lengths – 5,000-20,000 plate impressions dependent on
post-image baking.

Press Release 

At IPEX 2014 in London, Presstek Introduced JT-BL, an Aluminum Plate that Images on Epson Inkjet Printers

Hudson, NH USA – April 4, 2014 – At IPEX 2014 held in London March 24-29, Presstek introduced JT-BL, a metal plate that images on a wide range of Epson inkjet printers using the printer’s original ink cartridges. The JT-BL plate enables for a low-cost, easy-to-use CTP solution with an extremely small footprint. After imaging, plates go directly to press for impressions of up to 5,000, and baking in a standard oven for impressions between 5,000 and 20,000. Visitors to the Presstek stand saw the JT-BL plate being imaged on an Epson 3880 inkjet printer.

Product Marketing Manager, Alon Kahn of VIM Technologies, a Presstek Company, notes that JT-BL plates are chemistry-free and provide an excellent alternative to polyester platemaking solutions at a very low investment. The system is compact, offers a streamlined workflow and provides up to 175 lpi and FM screening. Customers who image JT-BL plates on Epson inkjet printers are highly efficient, also using that same printer for printing posters, stickers, proofs and more.

About Presstek LLC

Presstek provides printing solutions that are eco-friendly and engineered to streamline workflow as well as increase productivity, efficiency, and profits for print providers. Presstek’s core product portfolio includes: 4- to 6-colour digital offset DI presses available new and factory refurbished; Computer-to-Plate systems available new and factory refurbished; and printing plates for DI presses and CTP applications (waterless, thermal and inkjet). In addition to its product offerings, Presstek is a multi-vendor service provider with a global network of expert service technicians supporting pre-press, press, and post-press equipment including Presstek brands and many of the industry’s well-known brands.