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Kodak THERMOFLEX Flexographic CTP Devices

KODAK THERMOFLEX Narrow Platesetter

High-quality digital flexo CTP for narrow web printers and trade shops

The KODAK THERMOFLEX Narrow Platesetter is designed for narrow web printers and trade shops, as well as can and cup decorators. The easy-to-use device images digital flexographic and letterpress plates, as well as film up to 30 x 30 in. (762 x 762 mm). A magnetic drum option is also available for film and steel-backed flexo and letterpress plates.

Features and benefits

• Plate-to-plate repeatability
• KODAK HYPERFLEX Imaging Technology for more consistent presswork and improved print quality
• 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 from Kodak

Kodak ThermoFlex Narrow Platesetter Product Specifications
Image Speed* Linear Speed Area Plate 635 x 762mm(25 x 30 in.)
S-speed (standard)
V-speed (very fast)
50.4mm (2.0 In.) per min
100.8 mm (4.0 in.) per min
2.4m2 per hour
1.8 m2 per hour
12 min
6 min

Media Specifications
Media Type
Qualified digital flexographic and rotary letterpress plates including both film-backed and steel-backed (830 nm) Qualified processless film (830 nm).
Media Sizes Any plate size up to 762 x 762 mm (30 x 30 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)
1,340 x 7,760 x 900 mm (53 x 69 x 36 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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