Just as a note of interest, the use of alcohol-based founts versus substitutes and replacements varies considerably around the world. I've noticed a growth in forum members from Asia and other regions in the last couple years, and their perspectives might be different than ours in the USA.
Interestingly, the USA seems to be dominated by replacements and substitutes, with very little alcohol still used on press. The type of founts common in the market is very harsh though - and agressive on plates, making solvent-resistant plates common in the market (Trillian SP, Sword Excel, LH-PJ, Energy Elite, etc.).
Europe however still has a lot of printers using alcohol, and where subs are used they're generally much "milder" than USA-type founts. There is clearly a shift towards subs though now.
Asia is stranger... places like China have gone almost EXCLUSIVELY to subs and replacements, but not purely for environmental reasons. It seems that guaranteeing a consistent and pure supply of IPA in many areas is difficult and expensive. The subs they're using are generally pretty harsh locally-made products too, which makes for interesting press conditions.
Kevin.
