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All four Pamarco plants received new YAG laser engraving systems at the beginning of 1999, relates Jacob, though CO2 capability is still maintained. Jacob contends YAG lasers provide more consistent, better defined cells, especially at 400 to 1,200 line screens. For 200 to 300 line counts, he says using YAG may take two to three times longer than CO2—which may not be worth YAG's higher price.