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Technova’s own CTP solution
Technova is expected to come out with its own CTP (Computer To Plate) which will cost around Rs. 55,00,000 ( Rs. 55 lakhs) very soon.
Technova’s Polyjet System
TechNova is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of digital & analog offset printing plates; printing chemicals; and inkjet, laser and drafting media. It is primarily based in India but their products are available in many countries through their authorized dealers.
In Drupa 2008, Technova launched their Metal CTP System, Metijet and Metijet Plus. Metijet is imaged on an inkjet printer such as Epson 7880 at maximun 120 lpi and then it is baked for a few minutes before being mounted on the press. Metijet Plus, on the other hand, is imaged on the Epson Printer and then it is exposed on an exposing machine before being processed and mounted on the press. It is capable of holding 150 lines per inch.
Currently, Technova’s Polyjet system consists of Polyester CTP and Film to Plate system. The Polyester CTP plates are known as Polyjet Plates which are imaged on the Epson Printer and then baked for a few minutes and thereafter transfered to the press for printing. They hold good registration and fine halftone reproduction. The only difficulty is that the right temperature for baking is hard to get in the beginning. A linearization file has to be applied to get correct output from the inkjet printer.
Technova’s film to plate system includes the InstaDry film. The film holds excellent registration and gives good four color printing plates for the press. They come around 90% close to imagesetters. This film is also imaged on an Epson Printer.
The Epson Printers offered by Technova along with the system are available in 17″ and above widths. The software used is Technova’s Polyrip which is really the Open Rip software.
Technova’s Polyjet System comes under Rs. 600,000 for the 24 inches width Epson printer. The price may have increased now as this is the price that I received one or two years back.