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Hi John: Given that plates like Lithostar, N90, and SDB helped to enable to the birth of CTP, I consider the terms "open" or "closed" to be biased. Given your argument, one could then argue that Kodak came out with a closed system in 1996(?) with the birth of thermal technology. Each...

John: Rather than saying that silver systems are not open, I'd suggest that photopolymer plates are not designed to work in silver-based processors, just as silver-based plates are not designed to work in photo- polymer processors. There are different manufacturers for silver-based systems, so...

Kim: We make a .0055" LAP-V (silver) violet, but I don't believe we make a 6 gauge photopolymer violet. Regards,

Just a shot in the dark... Are you using positive plates? (Like Sword, LHPJ, Elite or P970) That could be the tail clamp shadow.

Corry: Michael (WiseGuy) might have some PressWise Wise Guys jackets for you. I've got one circa 1992, but alas, it no longer fits!

Prepper: No worries... there are many factors which contribute to a best fit decision. Ironically, Azura's the closest thing we have in platemaking to that popular claim: "Just set it, and forget it!" I certainly understand your reluctance after having difficulties with an on-press clean-out...

Murray: I wasn't commenting about you - rather BS57, who appears to be a consultant with Fuji Germany. You've been quite forthcoming in your ID, earned bias and pride. Regards,

Dear BS: As both Murray (ex Fuji) and I both said - this is an apples to oranges comparison. As we declined to sponsor John's report, there are some assumptions made in error which could have been caught, had we been an active participant in the study like Fuji and Kodak. That said, John's...

Hey Murray - Sure I remember you - I was surprised that yesterday was your first post on this revised forum format. (Say hi to Tony - if you see him.) What I find interesting with this thread is that we're comparing apples and oranges. The most parallel comparison would be Azura TS vs...

vansrv8er: Perhaps you have had direct experience with Fuji, and less so with Agfa. If you are located in the North American market, you might be surprised to learn that Agfa and Fuji share similar market share. I'll leave details to our annual report. As well, if you looked at quarterly and...

Prepper - You've brought up some good points. <snip> Azura is slower, 200mj/cm2 vs 120mj/cm2 for the LHPJ, will this make much difference on your machine, I don't know just something to consider. <snip> Emulsion speed vs. platesetter throughput are related, but are not quite as significant...

HAP: First, I would suggest that you find out what the print requirements are for your customers. That will help define your overall requirement, and should help in your selection process... run length, inks (UV?), line screen, storage conditions. I'm not sure how far you are from our friends...

Prepper: WRT laser life, I wouldn't make a make a best-fit thermal plate choice based on this. While not all imagers are the same, most often with thermal systems, the laser is always on, and the beam is modulated/diverted/defracted away to a beam dump if the energy for that pixel is not...

PrintServe: Different imaging systems have different operating parameters and laser/optical recommendations. Not reading all your background, I suspect you have experience with our green Polaris devices. True, imaging recommendations for this would certainly be different from that of a Screen...

Rotary: Glad to hear you are getting better results. However, your initial settings appear to be correct. For some reason, the delivered intensity doesn't meet expectations... be it focus, dirt, etc... but hey - I'm in sales. As you can see, the wide exposure latitude of Azura can mask an...

PrintServe... As you are no doubt aware, Agfa cooperatively certifies the proper exposure parameters with the CTP device manufacturer. The guidance given reflects our joint certification, for that device. Regards,

rotarypower... I just sent you a PM - but again - engine focus seems suspect. Regards,

A couple things... RotaryPower - Something doesn't sound right. I'm not tech support, but the first thing that comes to mind is that the drum speed or power setting isn't right. With Azura, the plate can read correctly, but might not be thoroughly fused. I've also seen a case where the focus...

Hi Prepper: Regarding Azura install count: I couldn't find the quote or the context you mentioned. I suspect that it was either a quote from several years ago, or perhaps it was referring to our then recent switch-over to Azura TS. Regardless, Azura users now number in the thousands. Once a...

Good list. Somewhere should be noted the specific application/invention of PostScript-based imposition software (specifically ImpoStrip at first) which enabled the Optronics and Optrotechs of the world to move from the PCB imager and satellite image plotter world to the graphic arts world to...