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Does anyone have a wordems test for a 200 machine that you can send me ? Thanks in advance

My tech guy slowed the drum speed way down, have any of you had the same thing happen ? Almost doubles the exposure time :(

Just read this thread and was surprised ! Guess I should call Presstek and see if there will be a problem with their Aurora plates. I switched to the Aurora plated about 3 or 4 yrs. ago and have had great luck. Their run length is not long but my runs are mostly short (anything over 10m I watch...

Ricoh released this new machine around the first of this year. Does anybody have any knowledge or opinions about it ?

We are in the process of loading print ready and jpeg pdf's onto our customer's portals on our website. Can PitstopPro take an Illustrator or InDesign file and create the pdf & jpeg automatically through some kind of Action List ? Or is it just as easy to write the files in the programs that...

I just started the process of switching over to the Sonora's on my Dimension. I started out with using settings I had from AzuraTS plates I use to run, they rolled up on the press just fine. Now I need to build a new profile on my rip to fine tune them. I'll keep you posted. Have you tried...

I'm looking for a replacement for the Anthem processor if anybody has one, my brush rollers are toast ! I ran AzuraTS plates for a few years with good luck but the processor took a hit with them !

I have an old Anthem plate washer that I run Aurora plates thru. It's not as old as I am but it looks like its going to die before me. The brush rollers are shot and I have not been able to find anyone who can replace the brushes or even where to buy new ones. I believe that Presstek CTPs come...

So Gordo, what does Star Wars and press waste sheets have in common ? In the '70's I worked for Gore Graphics in LA. We printed all the posters (referred to in the trade as 1-sheets) for 20th Century and other studio's. I was the pressroom foreman and every couple of weeks we would take all the...

Otherwise known as backtrap mottle ! Usually seen on a 5 color or more and usually a cyan / magenta issue. It's an ink issue involving tack and ink film thickness (tack & ink film thickness work hand in hand). Unfortunatley it shows up during make ready and who wants to tell the boss you have to...

I have a 4 color and a 2 color that are being fed water with a Technotrans Unit that has the Alpha .F filtering unit. The last time I check the big filter in the Alpha .F unit was close to $500, does anybody have a source for that filter that is affordable ?

Can anyone explain the difference and which of the two is more common in our print world. Thanks

Smart Mark group has all of the needed marks for the press sheet, so one click puts in all of the needed marks, including color bars. Is "Smart Marks" part of the Preps software or is it a separate program ? Thanks

No on Vegas. Look me up on line @ foothillprinting.com and e-mail me.

Won't the added shipping cost to the east coast affect your bottom line ?

Why Las Vegas if you want scenery, no crime, easy commute and yada yada's ? Why wouldn't you choose a more rural area that has potential ?

I need to replace the brush rollers on my Anthem 650 plate washer - I got a price from Presstek of $800 a piece. The rollers are fine, it's just the brush that are worn out. Does anybody know where to get just the brush ?

My guess would be that you will have to make a plate profile at the rip for the Aurora, because it does require lower power settings. No chemicals required for the Aurora. Agfa AzuraTS still runs the best on press ! But I think the Presstek plates print the sharpest. JK

There is no manual that I know of. Agfa did put out a technical bulletin on the procedure. On the cost of the plates issue you have to factor in the cost of the gum that is required to develop the plate. Even without the gum cost the Azura is more expensive here in Northern California, but they...

When you say "Block 13 is more bright than other blocks on the plate" it's a little confusing. Let's talk in terms of light or dark blocks on the plate. If block 13 on your "Plate" is darker than the other blocks then it would also print darker on the sheet. Likewise, if block 13 on your plate...