Hi All,
Indeed, this is the typical way that Kodak has come out with to counter the used Creo/Kodak CTP that compete with them and also the numerous thermal plate in the market that has target at Kodak plate customer.
However, there are always solution to everything if it is create by "man"
regards
Hmm thats one way of looking at it. My understanding is that it is possible to cause damage to the laser if you set it incorrectly. This is why the service level access is protected.
As you point out, any system created by man can eventually be circumvented, the question is, do you have the time and resources to do so.
@ Hansman, you are correct, you will need service level access and, as was previously posted, you will need information as to several media parameters to set up a new plate. If you are going to use a Kodak Plate, I am sure that the Plate rep will arrange for someone to set up the machine for you, otherwise, your plate manufacturers rep should cover the cost of having a Kodak CTP Tech set up your machine for their plate.
I have done this several times in my market, and billed the plate manufacturer.
My Take: You have spent probably a considerable sum to buy this equipment, it would be a shame to break it trying to save a few dollars on set up. Get someone who knows what they are doing and has the tools to do so.
Fair disclosure: I do not work for Kodak, but I am a distributor of their CTP products and am trained to install and service Trendsetters.
Marc
Having said that Kodak trendsetter series is a good machine and a much better machine to work even with "cheap china" plate with their wide laser"range"
