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Originally Posted by Kevin@Kodak
I think this is the OEM supplier behind what you're talking about - but don't quote me on that.
VIM Technologies, VIM JT
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I am pretty sure that this is the plate that Xpressjet is marketing for use with the existing Jetplate. Thanks for the link-I learned a lot by watching the videos.
I don't doubt that G&J and "Laser" systems would be more reliable and higher quality (if you're referring to Xante type laser than retract the superior quality). In my business I do strictly spot color with the occasional monochrome or duotone halftone. We could easily get by with these plates if they work as advertised. Most runs are 1000 to 5000 so plate degradation should not be an issue. If I can squeeze another 5 years out of this system by switching to Epson K3 Ultrachrome inks then that is money well spent. This solution probably isn't ideal for larger shops that run a lot of 4 color. I could run 4 color on a 2 color press but I send that work to 4over. Their quality and pricing is so low that it makes no sense for me to run process color. To each his own.
My printing business is about 10% of my business (I'm diversified). I cannot justify a $25000 purchase right now because that part of my business is so far off from year ago sales. I am grateful that there is a way for me to use my existing rip to keep making plates while conserving cash for important things-like vacations.
