This refers to a specific type of computer-to-plate (CTP) device used in the printing industry. It’s a system that images digital files directly onto printing plates, eliminating the need for film intermediates. These plates are then mounted on printing presses for mass reproduction of documents and images.
The adoption of such technology provides several advantages, including increased efficiency in pre-press workflows, improved image quality due to the elimination of a generation in the imaging process, and reduced material costs by removing the requirement for film. Historically, the transition to these direct-to-plate systems represented a significant advancement, streamlining production and enhancing the final printed product.
