Glunz & Jensen launches second generation of CTP devices

Glunz & Jensen, supplier of CTP processors to more than 50 percent of the graphic industry, has announced the pre-drupa launch of its second generation range of CTP devices – the PlateWriter 2000. 

The PlateWriter 2000 is a B3 format plate maker designed for small printers and in-plants looking for low cost, chemistry and processor free CTP, and represents ‘a significantly lower investment cost than current laser based plate imaging systems on the market’, says the company.

The PlateWriter 2000 is an addition to the existing family of environmentally-friendly plate makers from Glunz & Jensen, which utilize advanced inkjet technology to deliver press-ready aluminum plates without chemical processing for small and medium-format printers. 

In direct contrast to traditional laser based CTP systems – which expose an image on to pre-sensitized plates and then remove the non-image areas with processors and chemistry – the PlateWriter2000 uses advances in inkjet technology, to add the image directly on to non-photo sensitive aluminum printing plates.

The PlateWriter 2000 adds a press ready image directly onto the metal plate. This reportedly means there is no photosensitive diazo or photopolymer coating to remove, and therefore no light sensitivity and processing at all. There are no costly chemical disposal charges or wasted time cleaning processors involved in using the PlateWriter 2000.

.After the plate is imaged, all you need to do is pass it through the integrated finishing unit, which dries and gums your plate, making it ready to use immediately on press or store for later use.
This technique of plate making makes iCtP one of the most environmentally friendly ways to make plates today,’ said the company in a statement.

‘We expect to ignite immense excitement amongst all small printing companies, and commercial print establishments who look to invest in CTP, and are keen to embrace the environmentally friendly message,’ said Mark Baker-Homes, business unit director, iCtP