Pre-Press Articles
As DEI Systems publishes articles and information regarding various aspects of pre press equipment and printing supplies. We will collect them here to give you the information you need to run your business. Our aim is to be unbiased with all of the information we share because our true goal is to serve you, the printing entrepreneur. The only way we can ensure that you are best served is by giving you accurate, up-to-date information which helps you make strategic decisions about your printing business:
February 1, 2012
Inkjet Computer to Metal Plate for Newspapers
Should you consider using an inkjet based computer to plate system to make plates for your newspaper? That depends, if you are a smaller newspaper that can live with 9-10 plates per hour and run lengths of 50,000 impressions on press it may be the perfect solution. If you are a larger paper that needs much more than 10 plates per hour it just wouldn't be fast enough to keep up with production.
February 22, 2011
Epson Announces Release of Low-Cost InkJet Technology Plate Maker
Epson has announced the release of their new Epson 7990 CTP system plate maker. At around $10,000, this plate maker has been suggested to be a serious competitor to the Glunz and Jensen line of PlateWriters.
Industry Articles
The printing industry is changing as we speak. Below you will find important announcements - from Computer to Plate ( CTP ) to Film, Plates, Ink, etc. - that every Printing Entrepreneur needs to know:
February 21, 2011
Major Price Increases on Film Coming – Our price stays the same
Because of the price of silver and the fact that there are only a couple of film manufacturers left Agfa and Fuji) , film prices will be increasing. This will force film dealers to raise their prices.
August 18, 2010
Computer to Plate ( CTP ) – What It Is And Why You Should Seriously Consider It
The steady advancement of technology affects every industry, but none more so than the printing industry. Since the Printing Press was invented there has been a constant effort to improve productivity and efficiency. Because of this demand, the printing industry has always been on the leading edge of the technology curve.
