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CTP concerns

With an eye on digital development, prepress suppliers have made a serious effort to bolster the lagging CTP-adoption rates of package printers. Reservations regarding the move to CTP generally stem from fiscal concerns.

"The capital cost of moving to CTP is centered around the digital imaging device and workflow upgrades," states Dan Rosen, product manager for MacDermid Printing Solutions. While printers new to CTP may be unsure about its return on investment, Rosen emphasizes adding CTP capability is an expense necessary to remain competitive.