Presstek Anthem Pro to Anthem Elite Conversion

[Graeme Ferguson]

if only it was that simple. This was the change forced on us by presstek as old plates no longer available. In fairness the print is better but this framing is a problem.

 

[Alois Senefelder]

Hello G. Ferguson,


It's a free country, use plates from ........ Agfa, Fuji, Kodak - So every thing was fine in the Pressroom until you change "Plates" ?????


Regards, Alois

 

[andy_baz]

Unfortunately its not as simple as that 'Alois' not all types of plates can be used with the Dimension plate setters.

I imagine Graeme was using the same Anthem Pro Plates we used and is now on the Anthem Elite plates. We tried getting the plate setter to use a the more widely used Fuji Pro T3 plate but we couldnt get it to work, and neither could a team from Fuji or the engineers from Marlowe.

Getting a new platesetter is not really financially viable at this point so we are stuck using the Anthem Elite plates for now, i guess your in the same boat too Graeme?

 

[Randall Ellersick]

There are many plates available for the dimension 400 series.
I am available to help anybody interested in making this conversion. Randy 808-202-0074

 

[Graeme Ferguson]

Thanks Andy, yes we're in your boat! Have managed to get things printing a little cleaner after working through a long process of ink and damp modifications. Its not sorted but a lot better.

 

[Mlevett]

Just wanted to see how everyone is doing now with these plates. Curious as to any issues or opinions on them.

 

[Randall Ellersick]

There are many plates available for the dimension 400 series.
I am available to help anybody interested in making this conversion. Randy 808-202-0074

The Agfa Azura Plate and the Dotworks T-Green plate are the exact same plate. Power settings go down to the 48% range and stay there. The lasers become incredibly stable compared with the older style plates. I have converted 50 or more installations with little or no issues!! No RPM drum speed changes, nothing. Impressions are in the 70K range.
I am about to go across the United States, starting with Calif in April. I would be pleased to talk with ANYONE who is in need of help. There are reports of dealers cutting off support for Presstek Users who change plate suppliers. I am a 20 year veteran who does not align with ANY dealer or organization. I am a factory trained service Tech since 2000. I will not stop until your issue is resolved. Randy 808-202-0074