Computer to Plate

Why Computer to Plate?
Computer to Plate (CtP), the imaging of printing plates directly from digital data, allows flexibility and productivity without compromising quality. As the industry leaders in CtP technology, PageSet can help you to master the complete production process ensuring fast, effective, inexpensive and productive operation under all conditions. Our state-of-the-art CtP services can save you time and money by eliminating the need for traditional film by going direct from digital file to plate.

Benefits of CtP:

• CtP allows faster registration and make-readys on the press
• Faster ink balance and higher ink densities results in less waste
• No appreciable dot gain in the highlights through midtones
• More intense and saturated colour for maximum impact
• Fast turnaround – 24 hours a day
• Perfect registration every time
• Stochastic proofs and plates available
• File integrity is maintained due to ROOM process "Rip Once, Output Many"
• Image is first generation dot (straight from file to plate).
• Plates are capable of extremely long print runs
• Consistent results for your printed product today, tomorrow and next year

Expertise
PageSet is at the forefront of the CtP trade. With all our trade qualified staff, we are in the position to offer you the best service, the best proofs, and the best plates. Our experienced staff recognise the importance of deadlines, and the quality required in
pre-press which can reduce costly errors and delays. Our staff can be contacted 24 hours a day* and delivery of your proofs and plates can be arranged with either our driver or one of our account managers.
Our Mt Waverley office is a secure site with entry of all clients and staff monitored and recorded, so confidentiality is assured.
With a complete range of current software for both Macintosh and Windows platforms, PageSet is sure to be able to meet your needs.

Facility Management
PageSet recognises that the pre-press industry is changing, and that new business models are required. We are pioneering facilities management (FM) with six CtP installations at printers' premises, staffed by Pageset personnel and operated as stand-alone businesses. These vary according to the client's requirements, from staff and proofing equipment, to a complete solution including a trendsetter and plateline. All sites use identical equipment and procedures, creating a perfect redundancy plan in the case of power failure or equipment maintenance or break-down.
A similar solution has been established for two large corporations in Melbourne who require on-site designers. PageSet staff and equipment are embedded within the client's premises, 100% online to other PageSet sites to offer a complete solution.

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Cleaner, Greener Production!
PageSet is committed to its environmental goals:
• Clean air • Clean, adequate water supply • Forest conservation • Safe working conditions
PageSet recycles waste and chemicals, promotes computer to plate, and has introduced waterless plate technology.
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