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I would seriously consider the Xenith. It is very robust and since it is an open system, you won't be tied into a particular manufacturer for the Platesetter. Also, their tech support is very good and the cost is minimal. You should be able to find a local dealer that can help you or you can...

The information about the AccuSet is correct. Just be careful not to bang it around during the move. If the Avantra has an OLP with it, a complete deinstall / reinstall should be considered with a qualified company. If you have not had a PM in awhile, this is a good time to have the equipment...

Re: Polyester Plates Perfect registration has nothing to do with stretching of the plates. If ou measure the printed piece, and it measures correctly, then there is no stretch. The gradual increase of the length of the job will almost always be an issue with packing, pressure or both. On a...

Re: Polyester Plates It's funny that the responses have been about the stretching of the plates. One even about stretching metal plates. The plates are not stretching. The packing needs to be correct for both plates or you will get what appears to be stretching on the printed copy. If the...

Re: Polyester Plates Babylon, Depending on yor press and the run length, you certainly can run 8 mil poly in an 8 up imagesetter with very good results. Those who question fit issues just don't know how to run the material or have other motives for their statements. The material is easy to...

Re: ECRM Mako V's AGFA Palladio I have worked with both systems and they are both very good and reliable. I would suggest going with the best service available for your location.

Re: i need agfa printer drivers in vista First mistake was going to Vista. If you can back down to XP, do so. If this is a new box, you probably can't and maintain the warranty of the box with the software. If you have to use Vista, try the generic imagesetter. This may be your only choice...

Re: Transporting Agfa Accuset 800 Snap, There are no screws to secure to move the AccuSet, just unload it and make sure the cassettes are out. You shouldn't lay it on it's side for moving. You can take the sides off and use an appliance dolly to take it up the stairs. Once it is on the...

Re: General Xitron Questions Graphic, Nothing personal in my post, just genreal comments and questions to all.... I can appriciate the frustration in the production dept. We deal with it everyday with our customers. It is far to seldom that the individuals that have to work with a product...

Re: General Xitron Questions I am constantly amazed at the bashing a product takes due to the lack of experience of a dealer or the unwillingness of people to adapt. As a dealer for Xitron for the last 10 years, we have worked extensivly with their staff on many issues. They are the most...

Re: RIP Genesis 7.1 vs Harlequin Server RIP (v8.0) I agree with all but the plugins. If configured correctly, you can off load the ripped file to a windows printer that will send the data to the plotter of your choice. All you need is an ethernet connection to the printer/plotter. This is not...

Re: Moving into a PDF workflow I understand the fact that you have some concerns, but what I have suggested is common. There are no capability issues because they all work off of the same standard. If you want to have a single source for your workflow and output device, be prepared for the...

Re: Spin Motor Error on Avantra 30E It is possible that the DEC Bd. could have a problem but are you seeing any other artifacts in the film like misplaced scan lines? It is possible that the Spin Motor Encoder just needs to be cleaned and realigned. The spinner speed is faster at 2400 dpi and...

Re: Moving into a PDF workflow It sounds like you are only looking at the big name players.... You should look at the GPS workflow from Xitron. It is a Harlequin based RIP so you are not locked into a particular manufacturer for an output device. This would allow you to utilize your current...

Re: Agfa 9400, OS Leopard MAC, Negative issues Adam, what version of the Viper RIP are you running? i would presume it is 1.5. Although this was a very stable RIP in it's time, trying to run a newer app. like CS3 may have issues going to this RIP. The only way it may work is to alter the...

Re: Agfa 9400 RIP Compatibility? If it is an AGFA 9400 it is compatible with a Harlequin RIP. If it is a Compugraphic 9400, it is only compatible with an older AGFA RIP. The cost of the Harlequin RIP is going to run you anywhere from $5,700.00 to $7,000.00. The higher end is if you need a...

Re: Avantra Image offset Is the image consistant in reference to the edge of the material, but each image starts in a different spot? If you run 4 plates/film, is each one different? If so, you will need service on the Avantra. The Digital Encoder is going out on the carriage and needs to be...