Dot Stability: Another Benefit of Process Free Plates

 

Dot stability is yet another benefit of process free plates that can help printers be more profitable. In previous blog posts, we’ve covered how SONORA Process Free Plates eliminate the Hidden Costs of Plate Processing and enable Faster Makeready for Faster Profits by reaching target density on press in about half the time as wet processed plates. Dot stability is a third way that SONORA Plates drive down costs and let you spend more of your time printing.  

SONORA Plates go straight from the CTP device to the press, skipping the processing step. Elimination of variation from the processor allows a more predictable, consistent printing dot to be brought to press. It is easier for press operators to achieve color standards, and inline systems have fewer corrections to make.

With processed plates, dots vary in the processing stage and over the life of the developer bath, giving less predictable dot gains. A 50% halftone dot imaged on the plate can shift as developer ages.