Heidelberg - Quansheng series of computer-to-plate equipment (below)

The thermal technology used in the SPeCtrUm Halftone Proofing series has set a new standard in quality. The Triumph Spectrum Halftone proofing platemaking machine (4240 format for open format and 3244 format for open format) is a multimedia recorder capable of outputting thermal plates, dry film and true halftone proofing. All of these are done in European standards. The digital data used by the sPectrum halftone proofing plate making machine is exactly the same as that generated by the plate imaging. It inserts a proofing paper - consisting of a sheet of paper and four sheets of film - into the SPectrum's loading ramp. Samples are generated automatically, and paper feeding, processing and output are completed in succession.
Quality - Only the best description of the square spot technology has gained a high reputation throughout the world. Its advantages are self-evident, including: thermal imaging is completely accurate, all-digital plates do not have dot gain, copying is absolutely clear, hue copying works well, from 1% to 99%, and color density is even greater. In addition to IS non-rational screening, it is also possible to use diamond screening or random screening and other FM screening technologies. If you use more than 240lpi, you can choose a high-resolution laser head to fully appreciate its advantages.
Workflow - the key factor For any successful computer-to-plate system to succeed, the key is to choose the right workflow solution to send data to the platesetter. Heidelberg Prepress and Creo can provide you with a range of options, from which you can choose the best one based on your system environment and operational requirements. Whether you choose Heidelberg's Delta technology or Creo's iMPAct (Modular Printed Structure) process, they are modular designs that can be expanded to meet your future development requirements.
Delta Technology - not just the RIP Grating Processing System Delta Technology won the 1997 GATF (Printing Technology Foundation) Technology Award. It is not only a RIP raster processing system, but also a server. It is an all-in-one system that combines various functions with automatic programs to make the job flow more reliable and flexible. In addition to print queue management, image management, and OPI service capabilities, Delphi Technology can also provide you with more choices such as trapping, proofing, delta list imposition, CIP3 support, and off-line production.
The data generated by the RIP system is sent to the winning chipmaker after high-quality, unwarranted screening processing in the delta chassis. One of the great advantages of Delta technology is the RooM concept, which combines both raster processing and multiple outputs. The rasterized data can be used for proofing or imaging, which is a creative design. With this solution, you don't need to do more raster processing, saving time and achieving higher reliability. The built-in original Adobe Postscript interpreter also ensures compatibility and scalability.
Heidelberg's prepress department also offers other components, including the Signastation Workstation (digital daylight workbench, which can be interactively assembled, can also generate CIP3 data, automatically set in the printing and finishing section), FormProofer (digital proofing ), as well as various server and database scenarios. They form a complete digital workflow that ensures the highest quality, productivity, and reliability. Delta supports a variety of input formats - Postscript 1, 2, 3, PDF, TIFF/ITP1, and ChromaCom (optional) and Scitex data.
Creo Workflow - AllegroRIP and iMPAct
Creo's AllegroRIP is an extremely fast software RIP (grating processing) with DECAlpha and Intel operating platforms. Creo optimized this RIP system to enable Trendsetter to process files of various formats at maximum speed, such as CopyDot, TIFF/IT, converted CT/LW data and Postscript data.
iMPACt is a scalable modular prepress system environment developed by Creo. It contains software and hardware components that can be optimally assigned to workloads through parallel programs. The front-end proofing system uses the same RIP software to generate low-resolution color, black-and-white, and dot-out samples. The Maestro Workflow Management System manages all the components of a digital production line, from prepress to platemaking and printing, so that all users at the bottom end can use their functionality, even if located in different locations. The automatic printing plate production method with proofing and archiving is an effective guarantee for achieving high productivity.