Azura TU. Designed for high-volume printing, simplified platemaking and uncompromising quality, Azura TU outperforms every other plate in its class.

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1 Designed for high-volume printing, simplified platemaking and uncompromising quality, outperforms every other plate in its class.

2 Designed for high-volume printing, simplified platemaking and uncompromising quality, outperforms every other plate in its class. Overview 1 11

3 The Azura plate was launched in 2004 and has been winning prizes ever since. Why? Because it s the only truly chemistry-free platemaking system. Agfa Graphics ThermoFuse TM technology is characterized by particles in the aluminum plate coating that fuse to each other and bond to the plate when the plate is heated. This creates a solid ink-accepting image, capable of printing 150,000 copies in one run. Not only does raise your platesetter productivity. It also eliminates process variables and thus guarantees more reliable and consistent results. Another benefit to this technology is that it s environmentally friendly, as chemicals are unnecessary and water consumption can be reduced by up to 95% compared to conventional prepress systems. 2 11

4 Related Information Related Products Azura C65 COU Azura C95 - C125 COU Azura CX85 - CX125 COU Download Azura CX Datasheet Brochure accredited platesetters Chemical passport 3 11

5 Key Benefits More reliable, consistent results thanks to the advanced ThermoFuse TM technology High-volume printing: up to 150,000 copies in commercial sheet-fed printing Easy on the environment: no chemicals and water usage reduced by up to 95% Faster platemaking as a result of high plate sensitivity Easier handling thanks to the daylight immunity, scratch-resistant surface and strong image contrast 4 11

6 Features True chemistry-free As the image formation is a physical process, there is no need for developer or replenisher. No chemicals mean less disposal costs, a safer work environment and less waste. Long bath life In combination with the Azura CX clean-out unit, an extremely long gum bath life of up to m² reduces equipment maintenance to an absolute minimum. Water Saving When switching from conventional processing to, a water reduction of more than 95% can be realized, as no rinse water is required anymore. Run Lengths of up to 150,000 Copies puts the power of chemistry-free production into the hands of the most demanding sheet-fed commercial printers. Run lengths of up to 150,000 copies are now in reach with one single plate. Fast Platemaking A plate sensitivity of 160 mj/cm² allows for more than 50 B1 plates per hour. guarantees maximum CtP plate throughput on most commercial CtP platesetters. High Quality 5 11

7 is made of high-grade aluminum, allowing the delivery of prints with a razor-sharp image quality, up to 240 lpi. Simplicity and stability As the plate is cleaned out with a simple ph-neutral gum, there are no changing processing parameters like temperature, conductivity or bath life. This results in a reliable and consistent image quality. Standard operating procedures Thanks to the unmatched image contrast and excellent daylight stability, standard operating procedures apply. The gum-protected aluminum shows excellent lithographic behavior. 6 11

8 How it works Unexposed plate The single-layer coating contains ink-accepting ThermoFuse pearls. Exposed plate The coating absorbs energy from the 830nm imaging head. The ThermoFuse pearls fuse firmly to each other and bond strongly to the 7 11

9 grained and anodized aluminum base. Gummed plate Application of the gum washes away the unexposed plate areas and creates a protective layer. 8 11

10 Technical Specs Plate characteristics Plate type Substrate Spectral sensitivity Practical sensitivity Platesetter compatiblity Image contrast Plate sizes Resolution (depending on platesetter) Negative-working, chemistry free ThermoFuse TM offset plate High-quality grained and anodized aluminum 830 nm (Thermal laser diode) 160 mj/cm² Accredited for most common external drum thermal platesetters Excellent, can be measured with all available densitometers and plate readers Standard sheet-fed and web sizes Sublima: 1-99 % at 240 lpi at 2400 dpi FM 21 µm (Crystal Raster) at 2400 dpi Gauges 0.15 mm, 0.20 mm, 0.24 mm, 0.30 mm (0.006, 0.008, 0.010, ) Run length Up to 150,000 dependent on press conditions, up to 10,000 with UV inks Processing Clean-out gum Azura CX gum Bath life Up to 7000 m² Clean-out unit Clean-out unit speed Azura COU CX85, CX m/min. in CX85, CX125 Environment 9 11

11 Room lighting Room conditions (T, RH) Storage conditions Up to 48 hours in full daylight C (64-75 F), < 70% RH Ambient temperatures below 50 C / 50 C not to be exceeded for >24 hours 10 11

12 Availability North America Available in this region South America Europe Asia Africa Oceania Available in this region Available in this region Available in this region Available in this region Available in this region 11 11

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