While more and more printers are transforming CTP, many people still take a cautious attitude. The lack of confidence in investing in CTP is the main reason. Pre-planning is very important for investing in CTP and can take a lot of time. Only careful consideration of every detail in advance can make a more effective transition to CTP and achieve an ideal return. The users of CTP have accumulated a lot of experience in the transition from traditional filmmaking to digital prepress. This article summarizes their experience and hopes to help everyone invest in CTP rationally.
Please review the following questions. If there is a problem, please solve the problem one by one. If all of you pass, congratulations to you, please contact the CTP equipment dealer to schedule a meeting time!
Q: Do you understand the difference between different CTP technologies?
A: The mainstream CTP system has four types of thermal, silver, visible, and violet lasers. Please take some time to compare the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies before making a decision. The development of CTP technology is so fast that the information of last year cannot be taken for granted.
Q: Can the originals have all the page numbers?
A: CTP requires 100% page numbering. In the digital work environment, there is no other step between the page file and the plate when making the imposition, and no adjustments or corrections can be made. Before using CTP, please ensure that the file can be fully paged.
Q: How is the printing plate price?
A: The prices of plates are falling, but the prices are still much higher than traditional plates. You should have a clear understanding of the overall cost of the plates after the CTP, even though the CTP plate may cost more.
Q: Do you need spare equipment? Is it planned to use the imagesetter as a backup for the CTP system?
A: If it is, please do not save the chemicals of the film and rinse the film at once. This will break the budget for CTP's cost savings. This is often encountered in print shops that have already adopted CTP.
Q: Can you use the existing RIP?
A: Most CTP systems can accept G4TIFF files from the latest RIP. If your RIP or Digital Front End (DFE) can output the entire page to the imagesetter, it can basically drive the CTP device. If the system is incompatible with PDF, or if the hardware is not ideal enough, upgrade before you transition CTP.
Q: Is there a problem with the CTP interface?
A: Hardware suppliers should work hand in hand with software vendors to solve your CTP interface issues and related issues.
Q: Which type of imaging engine is best for you?
A: The CTP equipment is provided by three imaging engines: external drum, internal drum, and platform.
Q: How many plates do you need to produce per hour?
A: Please calculate the plate usage in the next hour in an emergency. Please do not forget that as the processing speeds up, the number of color separations will greatly increase.
Q: Do you have CTP professionals?
A: CTP equipment manufacturers will usually install new equipment for you. However, in the process of use, because CTP is a new technology, it also needs professionals who understand CTP technology to maintain it. In practical applications, due to the small faults of the CTP equipment, the CTP can not be used normally. This is also a common case. Users should develop their own professional technicians and maintenance personnel to ensure the normal operation of the CTP equipment. This will further increase the cost budget.
Q: How much training is required?
A: The more employees receive training, the more confident they are to use the equipment and the faster they get started. However, the more investment in training, the higher the budget.
Q: What kind of maintenance contract do you need to sign with the equipment supplier?
A: Please combine the running time of the equipment, the hourly cost of the printer shutdown, etc. This can be negotiated with the equipment supplier.
Q: How much space do you need?
A: Some CTP systems occupy a large area. In addition, please note that visible light and violet lasers also require darkrooms. It is worth mentioning that before installing, please make sure that the purchased CTP can be smoothly moved into the designated place in the factory.
Q: Can the plant meet the requirements for using CTP?
A: Please make sure there is enough electricity, water, and indoor water supply and drainage facilities.
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