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I'm in the market to acquire a small printing facility in the Ottawa area. Any information or leads would be welcomed. Nothing over $200K. Thanks.

And won't be 64 bit until version 8

Can anyone tell me what the TRUE speed of this machine is? Has anyone had any experience on this equipment? I'm told the chem-free and traditional plates are comparable for image time (and cost), but if the specs in the documentation [38 plates/h] are to be accepted, then I would guess the...

From what I've seen offered currently, it seems all the products offered are focused on placing weight on editing and composition of new items. While this technically solves the clients needs, it solves nothing in the real world. I've identified where this technology needs to be used in my...

I'm finding that the image from our 52 has had a dot issue for quite some time. Close examination shows the dots are smeared, like tear-drop shape - falling in the direction of the grip edge. I know the press operator is quite green so far as running a 5-colour press, but he's all we have right...

Over the years, paperwork for the old machine has gone missing. Anyone know where can I look to determine how old our GTOF 52-5 is?

Just what I thought. I only pose the question after examining a plate I was looking over. For what appeared to be a perfectly straight border, I saw a small step in the line. It must be something else causing the step on what is interpreted as a perfect square in postscript.

In the many discussions I've read regarding the perfect dot shape for a given production method, a lot of weight was placed on conflicting channels, single channel moire, and matching angles to a specific tonal application. My question rests on how the CTP device writes the plate. The CTP we...

- Thickness alignment test - Nozzle check

When attempting to resolve an issue such as this, first secure your primary references for printer function. This means: calibrate media thickness, then perform a nozzle check. If you find you have to adjust the thickness setting, then you know your dots were not landing in the right place. If...

We have a fairly accurate EPSON that produces reasonable proofs on proprietary semi-gloss stock. We have clients who would like a proof on their target stock (linen or other frivolous coloured stock). The thing is, not all stocks can be coaxed into the EPSON, so, as an idea I would like to find...

Re: Solid workflow solution needed. Unfortunately, my arrival to the facility was far after the purchase decision was made. I wish things were the same as in the old days of film. I remember being offered an Accuset 1000 for free so long as we kept the film rolling (and boy did it ever). What...

Re: AGFA ACCUSET 100 Plus Imagesetter At an hourly rate like that, you could buy another one for under 10K and save yourself the grief. Those are great machines, so don't get down on that particular unit.

Re: RIP will not accept changes to media Are you trying to send PS level 3 content? Is there any ASCI encoding (bad if true) Try a document that is square and well under the size limit, then increase bleed until it stops. You may learn some of its quirks this way.

Re: Solid workflow solution needed. The funny thing is, the plates are nothing to admire. Heck, if the platesetter worked 90% of the time and the plates were Fuji/Agfa ... I would be laughing! The front end is fine. The Epson proofing and rip are easy and reliable. What happens after that point...

Without sounding like a rant, I would like to first explain why our current workflow is reminiscent of a cracked drain pipe. I've spent many years in film and have experienced the ups and downs within that environment for the past 20 years. ECRM, Hyphen, Crossfield, Scitex, Fuji, Agfa.. and a...