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Padrao: Like many negative plates, Azura can use a slight curve in the mid-tones. Once your plate technicial rep. has established optimum exposure, don't play with the exposure, as Azura doesn't respond to exposure tweaking, since it has an extremely wide exposure latitude. You'll find that...

jr: As Vlad said, the chemistry for your LAP-V plates are an integral part of the system. That said, it is also important to deliver proper exposure. Follow your manufacture's instructions for cleaning your mirror, as that too will contribute to poor migration of the silver to the substrate...

ansoft. As Vlad suggested, work with your local representatives as to your current laser power, and necessary steps to move to a photopolymer configuration. Regards,

ansoft: If you do wish to convert to violet photopolymer, please realize that we are the market leader for violet photopolymer plates.

maas: I'll speak in generalities, as I do not wish to undermine the process of those closer to the situation. Sublima Screening was initially developed for the newspaper market. It's not a "stochastic" solution or a hybrid of stochastic and AM, but rather a higher-line ABS (AM) ruling, with...

maas: What lpi and resolution are you imaging at now?

Ah... Memories. This is a Walter Hansen box. Great concept, and I'm sure it has seen much success through the years. I believe we used to market a Hansen design in the early '90s as the StudioSet 2000. I believe Lino/HDM also marketed a capstan line of his design as well.

Mike: Our local rep. is following up with Kurt on his previous guidance. Regards,

muralimanoj A 21 micron dot is about the same as a 2% dot at 175 lpi. If your broader process from imaging through print delivery can't hold a 2% dot at 175 lpi, then printing with dots built upon dithered 21 micron dots won't do you any good. This higher frequency would negatively affect...

Kevin: Thank you for your positive comments about Agfa's Energy Elite plates! (smile) Happy New Year! REgards,

Will: I'm forwarding your contact information to the local management team, so they can be of direct service to your situation. Regards,

Andy: I PM'd you yesterday, but no response. This just might need a simple adjustment of gum or fount. Please repond to PM, and we'll get the proper resources in gear. Regards,

Rick: Thank you for your suggestion. The customer is located near the Balkans; I've alerted our HQ about the communication lapse.

TomCat and Dan: FYI - I've sent Tom's contact info to our colleagues in Belgium. Regards,

TomCat: If you are located in the US/Canada - call 1-800-TRY-AGFA and they'll get you going in the right direction. If you are located outside of the US/Canada, please PM me with your coordinates, and I'll forward the request the right direction. Regards,

Mariam: Here's an interesting press release about Azura's success in Japan. AGFA.com - AGFA is celebrating Japan's 250th installation of :Azura TS printing plates at Hiroshima-based Aoba Printing. It gives cause to wonder why its success, in a market that is certainly not our "home", vs. the...

Prakash: RE: <snip> If one has to print long run jobs using Elite / P970 on wood free paper with lots of dust and fluf which one would give longer impressions?? <snip> A baked P970 is often the plate of choice for long-run applications. It typically runs for over 1 million impressions on...

Hi Fiat: The measurement ability of Azura relates to the context of the thread. The practical aspect of a high image contrast plate such as Azura TS is the ability to QC the content - ie - are the logos and images high res, is the plate going on the correct cylinder, etc. I've posted an image...

Phil: RE: <snip> One thing today that has got our brains going is how well is the gum washing/developing the plates, is it too robust or do we need to change its speed etc. I am going to look into this and hopefully find out some answers, wether it be it off the internet or from the customer...

Dan mentions... <snip> . . .now we have no process plates and you can't measure them without a very expensive device, I'd like to talk to the engineer that designed that product! Edward Demming must be turning in his grave. . .produce quality? You cn't measure it! <snip> Yet another reason...