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    WTB: Print Shop

    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.
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    Plate speed on Compass 4038

    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...
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    Tear-Drops on my 52

    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...
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    How Old is my GTOF?

    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?
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    Theory of application: Dot type vs. laser path

    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...
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    Press densitometer conversion to CYMK sample

    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...
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    Solid workflow solution needed.

    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...

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