Prepress?Input and Output
Input
J Agfa Packaging Solutions
The AgfaScan XY-15 Plus is an oversized A3 format CCD flatbed scanner designed for high-productivity scanning. A hand-selected, premium 8,000-element CCD allows the system to achieve a maximum density of 4.1 and resolution of up to 15,000 pixels per inch. Visit www.agfa.com
Artwork Systems
ArtPro®, PackFlow™, LabelFlow™, FlexoCal™, and Hybrid Screening. System platforms include Macintosh and Windows NT. Support multiple output devices. Visit www.artwork-systems.com
J Creo
Creo offers everything you need to deliver high-impact packaging: from creative software tools, superior scanners, and scalable production workflow solutions, to proofing options and proven, reliable output devices. Now you can go from concept to converting with a higher level of collaboration, integration, and automation than ever before possible. Visit www.creo.com
Heidelberg
Incorporates high-end color flatbed and drum scanners, delivering a high level of quality and productivity. Scanning formats up to 19.6˝ x 25.4˝. Handles color reflectives, transparencies, and three dimensional objects as well as already separated films from archives for digital integration. Visit www.heidelbergusa.com
Howtek Inc.
Howtek develops, manufactures, and markets digitizing systems, or scanners, which convert printed, photographic, and other hard-copy images to digital form for use in the photo-finishing, medical, and graphic arts industries. Visit www.howtek.com
London Litho Aluminum Co.
Midwest's leading reseller/
integrator of conventional and digital imaging systems for printing and packaging industries. Products include input devices, plates, films, processors, output devices, workstations, software, test/measurement instrumentation, etc. Technical support services include OPUS prepress and pressroom color management consulting, workflow training, IT services, and 24/7 equipment service. Visit www.londonlitho.com
Pitman Co.
A wide variety of prepress equipment and consumables. Products include digital imaging equipment to enhance workflow, proofing, direct-to platemaking, and color management equipment. Consumables include all types of plates, film, and proofing media, as well as the equipment to process. Technical assistance also available for offset, flexography, letterpress, and dry offset. Visit www.pitman.com
Purup-Eskofot Inc.
High-end CopyDot scanners, imagesetters, CTP systems, and RIPS. Visit www.purup-eskofot.com
Output
Agfa
The Sherpa 43 Inkjet System for contract proofing offers multi-density ink capability, optimal color accuracy, and a digital workflow. The Sherpa 62 provides capability for large formats. The Advantra family of imagesetters offers OptiSpot, OptiFocus, and
resolutions up to 3,600 dpi. Visit www.agfa.com
Artwork Systems
Nexus®, ArtPro®, PageFlow® software. Products support multiple output devices, including all common proofers, imagesetters, and platesetters. System platforms include Macintosh and Windows NT.
Visit www.artwork-systems.com
J Creo
Offers everything needed to deliver high-impact packaging: from creative software tools, superior scanners, and scalable production workflow solutions, to proofing options and proven, reliable output devices.
Visit www.creo.com,
DuPont Color Proofing
DuPont Digital WaterProof® delivers very consistent, contract quality, four-page proofs. Uses DuPont CromaNet™ CIELAB-based color management to calibrate to SWOP or any other press condition.
J ESKO-GRAPHICS
Introduces a new look and advanced engineering for the CDI digital flexo photopolymer platesetter that features an 8-beam fiber laser optics system, an advanced handling system for sleeves, and a semi-automatic plate loader with EasyClamp drum for ultra-fast low labor cost throughout. Visit www.esko-graphics.com
J HEIDELBERG
Features a wide variety of output options—film and direct-to-plate. Imagesetters and platesetters match up to the corresponding press sizes, 20˝, 29˝, and 40˝. PostScript/PDF-driven, they fit in every digital prepress environment. Visit www.heidelbergusa.com
Krause CTP
KIMCarton and KIMLabel. RIP one; output many. Designed for the packaging printer. Digital plate assembly workflow built on step/repeat model. LaserStar CTP outputs from 40˝ to 80˝ plates. Visit www.krauseCTP.com
J Kodak Polychrome Graphics
Approval XP digital proofing system accurately proofs multi-color jobs, including PMS colors and metallics, directly onto the substrate you print on. Visit www.kpgraphics.com,
Latran Technologies
Latran Technologies' Prediction Digital Halftone Proofing Systems integrate into the workflows of many graphics industry leaders. Visit www.latran.com
London Litho
Aluminum Co.
Products include input devices, plates, films, processors, output devices, workstations, software, test/
measurement instrumentation, and more. Visit www.londonlitho.com
Pitman Co.
Wide variety of prepress equipment and consumables. Products include digital imaging equipment to enhance workflow, proofing, direct-to platemaking, and color management equipment. Consumables include all types of plates, film, and proofing media, as well as the equipment to process. Visit www.pitman.com
Roland DGA Corp.
Roland Pro II Series of wide-format inkjet printers and printers/cutters can print up to 300 sq.ft./hr at 450 dpi. Large 30-sq.ft. banners take six minutes. Visit www.rolanddga.com
