Kodak THERMOFLEX Flexographic CTP Devices

KODAK THERMOFLEX Mid Platesetter

High-quality digital flexo CTP for mid-size printers and trade shops

The KODAK THERMOFLEX Mid Platesetter is designed for printers and trade shops imaging digital flexo plates up to 1,016 x 1,200 mm (40 x 47.2 in). It combines outstanding repeatability with production-proven reliability for consistent, high-quality print and improved press performance for digital flexographic and letterpress plates, as well as film. Productivity is optimized through the loading architecture, simplified user interface, and air-assisted loading table.

Features and benefits
• Enhanced print quality
• Plate-to-plate repeatability
• KODAK HYPERFLEX Ready Imaging Technology
• Accommodation of a wide range of media types, sizes, and thicknesses
• KODAK TIFF Front End Software
• Easy operation
• Effective quality control
• Five-year parts coverage
• Worldwide service and support

Kodak ThermoFlex Mid Platesetter Product Specifications

Image Speed*	Linear Speed	Area	Plate 635 x 762mm(25 x 30 in.)
V-speed (very fast)	76.8 mm (3.0 In.) per min	4.8m2 per hour	762 x 1,016 mm (30x40 in.): 10 min. 900 x 1,200 mm (35.4 x 47.2 in): 15 min.

Media Specifications Media Type	Qualified digital flexographic, rotary letterpress, and dry-offset plates including both film-backed and steel-backed (830 nm) Qualified processless film (830 nm)
Media Sizes	Any plate size up to 1,106 x 1,200 mm (40 x 47.24 in.)
Media Thickness	0.10 to 5 mm (0.004 to 0.197 in.)
Repeatability	5 microns between two plates imaged on the same device (at maximum plate size)
Resolution	2,032 to 3.556 dpi (80 to 140 dpmm)
Screening**	AM screening: 1 to 99% at 175 LPI line screen Kodak Maxtone hybrid screening HyperFlex resolution enhancement software
Physical Characteristics Size (H x W x D)	1,370 x 2,110 x 1,030 mm (54 x 83 x 41 in.)
Options	Standard drum-for film-backed flexo and letterpress plates and ablative film Combination vacuum and magnetic drum-for film and steel-backed flexo and letterpress plates (does not support film imaging)

* Imaging speeds vary slightly depending on media sensitivity.
** Imaging specification may exceed media capability.

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