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It’s been a while since Kevin’s last post, so here’s an update. Kodak’s Sonora Process Free Plates are now commercialized across the globe. There are no immediate plans to discontinue Thermal Direct, and as Kevin mentioned, priority for converting Thermal Direct customers to Sonora depends on if...

Yooper Prepress, Because this thread was started when Sonora XP Plates were still in beta testing, I wanted to jump in with an update for you and the others who took the time to help you out. We now have customers using Sonora XP Plates across the globe. If you’re still inquiring about the...

KODAK Plate baking procedure nshadab, Given that you are a plates processing house and producing plates for various press types and configurations, I would recommend that a Kodak plate specialist be called in to evaluate your needs. Once we understand your needs we can match the type of...

KODAK Plate baking procedure nshadab, Can you please indicate which Kodak plate you are trying to bake. And also what print application are you post baking for? type of press, press conditions, run length etc. - Derek@Kodak

Luvdgoof, Glad to hear that the issue was not with Kodak Trillian SP Plates and glad to see that the problem with the imager has been resolved. Happy New Year and success in 2011. - Derek@Kodak

Kodak Trillian SP Plate-wear SHRDLU, The plate wear you're seeing is certainly not something typical for our product, and I don't have any reports of similar issues outside your group and outside of Australia. The majority of our Trillian customers so far are commercial and heatset printers...

Chemistry Free Plates Chemistry Free Plates Miriam, To get you started both Kodak and Fuji have develop on press technology that does not use a processor or plate chemistry. Kodak has Thermal Direct Non Process Plates and Fuji has Brillia HD Pro-T2 plates. Both of these could be called...

Do you have a CTP system today and if so is it thermal or violet? - Derek@Kodak

Chemistry Free Plates Chemistry Free Plates Mariam, Welcome to PrintPlanet. First are you looking for information on Thermal or Violet technologies? And second, are you looking for general or specific information to purchase "chemistry free" plates that are available in your region? -...

cherian, If the plate is not developing on press correctly, we should start with the basics. 1. Verify that the imager(ing) settings are correct. 2. Verify that the plates are not past their use by date. 3. Verify that the plates have been stored and are being used in the correct...

1prepresspro, Kodak Thermal Direct Plates are only manufactured at the Kodak plant in Windsor Colorado plant so you have been getting the same product out of the same plant. Image wear is typically associated with imaging conditions. The plate is solely imaged using the intensity of the...

Sammie, This doesn't sound like a plate issue. It sounds like the data is not getting to the Trendsetter. Sounds basic, but check the connections and then check the RIP. I would recommend calling Kodak service to troubleshoot the workflow. Thanks, Derek@Kodak

Fatboysmart, Please post me a private message with your contact information, part numbers you have on back order, and your supplier contact information and I will follow up personally to get you an answer. Thank you, Derek@Kodak

Fatboysmart I think what you are feeling is a short-term backorder situation for .14 gauge in Europe only for Thermal Direct. There are no issues at the US production plant. In fact the .14 gauge issue is due to increased demand that we are seeing in Europe and across the globe. Your...

Presstek Anthem Pro Plates Presstek Anthem Pro Plates Steve, I think you jumped in a little too quick on this one. I am not sure how you came to those conclusions but I have to dismiss them as your way to get a plug in. Derek@Kodak

Presstek Anthem Pro Plates Presstek Anthem Pro Plates DCurry, Kodak Thermal Direct Non Process Plates produce a distinct enough image to easily read text down to 12 points. With this capability plate identification is not an issue. When it comes to the issue of measuring the plates, the...

Presstek Anthem Pro Plates Presstek Anthem Pro Plates oldbiker, When you are ready, you might want to look at Kodak Magnus 800 CTP system with Kodak Thermal Direct Non Process Plates. Moving to a non process plate technology will take the rinse step out of your platemaking process, not add...

Shurup, I will escalate this through the Kodak European support organization. Thank you for your business. - Derek@Kodak

Processless plates and dot gain Processless plates and dot gain Raymond, Thanks for chiming in on the pitch to switch. I try not to do this even when I see posts concerning the weaknesses of my competition. I always encourage printers to chime in on what works and what doesn’t work, but...

Processless plates and dot gain Processless plates and dot gain Shurup, We need more information on your situation and I would recommend calling your Kodak sales rep or dealer to escalate this issue to a Kodak plate specialist. However, the imaging settings for the Fuji plate are very...