basysprint UV-Setter 57ƒ

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3 A Milestone for Computer To Plate Like all platesetters, basysprint s UV-Setters are used for digital imaging of offset printing plates. However, they are different than other CTP systems: They work with conventional printing plates (computer to conventional plate). This makes it very easy for printing companies to enter the digital world. With the UV-Setter by basysprint, you can take advantage of all of the benefits of CTP, plus you can continue to use the printing plates with which you have produced quality work for many years plates with characteristics and process stability that you are familiar with. Also, you can work significantly more economically and ecologically with conventional printing plates. basysprint UV-Setters have proven their merit over many years. The ease of operation of the UV-Setter and the highest-level imaging quality are valued and praised all over the world. The UV-Setters are continuously improved through cooperation with experienced printing firms. The UV-Setter 57 f described in this brochure is built for 4-up format and can be used for commercial, packaging and book printing. The ƒ-power With the DSI process, the new basysprint UV-Setter can now achieve extremely high exposure speeds.

4 The Lea Using Conventional Offset Printing Plates UV-Setters work in the wave length range of nm. This means that you can choose just about any of the conventional offset printing plates on the market. Conventional offset printing plates cost substantially less than special CTP plates (approx. 60 to 80 % less) and they are available all over the world. The high yield of the chemicals reduces disposal costs to a minimum. Negative conventional offset printing plates are imaged particularly fast with the UV-Setter 57 f, because only the elements on the plate to be printed are imaged. Plate Exposure and Contract Proofs, All in One Another advantage: The UV light allows different contract proof materials to be exposed with the UV-Setter, materials such as Cromalin by DuPont, Color Art by Fuji, Matchpoint by Imation, Pressmatch Dry by Agfa or Inksheets by Toyo Ink. Printing plate and contract proof can be processed from the same file.

5 der in Economy: the basysprint UV-Setter 57 f It Takes the basysprint UV-Setter to Make CTP Truly Economical CTP is known for eliminating processing steps and the related expenses: creation of film, stripping and imaging on the plate. This advantage is lost in processes based on laser technology because of the high cost of materials (printing plate, chemicals, disposal). With CTcP it s different: You use your inexpensive conventional plates and the existing processor; the cost of disposal remains low. Existing film processors and contract frames are available for backup. After all, the printing plates to be processed are identical. An added bonus is the minimal operating cost of the UV-Setter. The UV-Setter Exposes with a Flat Bed System The UV-Setter flat bed system enables imaging of many plate sizes, from the smallest format up to 690 x 940 mm (27"x 37"). Depending on the size, several plates can be processed simultaneously (e.g. two 2-up format plates). Another benefit of the flat bed system is that the pin bars can be inter changed easily for different registration systems. It can be prepared with retractable pins or three-point lay upon customer request. And any format in-between are possible The UV-Setter Works under Daylight Conditions All UV materials (printing plates or proof material) can be processed under daylight conditions. This means additional operating equipment is unnecessary, e. g. darkrooms, special low light rooms or rooms using dark yellow light, like those needed for blue-violet CTP units. Minimum format Maximum format

6 Reflector Optical Lens System DMD Mirror Lens UV-Light Source Sharp as a Knife, Pixel for Pixel Conventinal Printing Plate The heart of every basysprint UV-Setter: the micromirror chip (DMD ) from Texas Instruments. The individual mirrors can be seen under the tip of a pin.

7 Digital Screen Imaging (DSI) from basysprint To directly expose data, basysprint has Picture segments are projected by the developed the Digital Screen Imaging micromirrors during the exposure (DSI) process, based on Digital Light process. The composite picture is then Processing (DLP ) from Texas formed from the Instruments Inc. picture segments in a series of quick The core of the process is a The DSI procedure was exposure steps. The micromirror chip (Digital Micromirror developed by basysprint extremely accurate Device, DMD ). There are approx. using the DLP technology from Texas positioning system 1.3 million single, digitally controllable micromirrors on the approx. 2 cm 2 together with a tolerance of ± 2 µm Instruments Inc. puts the images surface area. The light hitting the mirror (microns). surface during imaging is either projected onto the plate surface through the lens The pixels created are square, and or reflected away, resulting in a screen depending on the resolution, image on the plate. 10 to 28 µm in size. The extremely sharp edges ensure high imaging quality. The clear transition from exposed to unexposed surfaces of the conventional offset plate provides high reproduction quality and excellent printing, even in high production runs. Laser technology creates round pixels that, for technical reasons, overlap. Because of the round laser spots, substantially more pixels are needed to cover the plate. The UV-Setter achieves high imaging quality even at low resolutions, leading to shorter RIP times and less quantities of data. Each individual mirror can be tilted and activated separately. On the printing plate, each pixel has very sharp edges, ensuring high image print quality. A microscopic enlargement of the screen dots shows the sharp edges of the square pixels. Any dot shape can be created using square pixels.

8 C M Y D 50% 40% 80% K C M Y D 50% 40% 80% K C M Y D 50% 40% 80% K C M Y D 50% 40% 80%.6 Copyright by Ugra/FOGRA 1997 PS Level: 2 PS Vers.: Res.: 300 DPI / 84.7 mu Requested Screen: 150 LPI Licensed User: basysprint GmbH Lic.: 3FO Device: Adobe PostScript Parser In the prepress stage, there are always tasks and processes that are repeated for every job. basysprint provides complete systems to perform such tasks automatically, quickly and economically. Workflow System basysprint SWiNG Complete Solutions... basysprint SWiNG, powered by DALiM Software GmbH, is a workflow tool based on Linux that is especially designed for offset production. The workflow automatically processes large quantities of data to create an error-free PDF or Postscript file that cannot be misinterpreted. Incoming files PDF, EPS, DCS or Postscript are analyzed and normalized according to pre-determined parameters. For this procedure the workflow system uses a hot folder structure in which the desired properties are defined and implemented. The user can define specific process sequences for product groups e. g. magazines, catalogs or special customer orders after which they will be processed automatically. Trapping with preview is also integrated into this system an advantage to the user, as this step no longer needs to occur during subsequent RIPping. basysprint SWiNG is created in cooperation with DALiM Software GmbH. RIP: basysprint Navigator The RIP system created with Xitron technology is called basysprint Navigator. It is based on the RIP technology of Harlequin ScriptWorks which is known as one of the fastest and most flexible on the market. The RIP can be operated on Windows as well as Macintosh platforms. With the integrated precision screening technology of the RIP, the quantity of gray levels desired (max. 4096) can be achieved even at low resolutions in conjunction with high screen rulings. The RIP supports PS-Level 1-3, JEPG, DCS 2, EPS, TIFF 6, PDF and, optionally TIFF/IT-P1, as well as other formats. Macintosh Workstations basysprint Workflow SWiNG PC/Linux Linux-Server RAID

9 Processors: basysprint Interplater basysprint, in cooperation with Glunz & Jensen, offers processors to develop all plate sizes. One of the many advantages of the Interplater is the transport system, which guides the plates precisely into the developer, preventing scratches on the plate. The closed dip-tank system minimizes chemical consumption and oxidation. The accurate replenishment is controlled automatically based on the surface area of printing plates developed. The cleaning program for the gum section is also automatic. Rollers, brushes and spray tubes can be easily removed without the use of tools. The units are very user-friendly. AutoProof and AutoCIP The two software functions AutoProof and AutoCIP round off the work flow configuration. AutoProof creates form proofs that save the additional RIPping. The software AutoCIP is used to generate CIP data in PPF format. The standardized PPF files are transmitted to the control system of the printing press, where they are used to convert the internal data needed for ink key values. Plotter (Formproof)... or Smooth Integration PC Workstations S-Hub GMG dot proof Software RIP PC basysprint AutoCIP AutoProof Plotter (contrast proof) basysprint UV-Setter 57 f Integration into Existing Workflow Nowadays, only a workflow customized to the needs of the user is acceptable for successful and efficient system solution. However, many different parameters play a role in the investment in a CTP system. The existing equipment, the type of orders, infrastructure, employee know-how, customer demands and many other factors must be considered. With many years of experience, basysprint places emphasis on these important corporate principles: analysis of all parameters, creation of a system solution, offering and supplying suitable equipment to perform the task at hand. Each UV-Setter is designed to be flexibly integrated into existing prepress applications. basysprint offers individual solutions that contribute to higher productivity and efficiency. CTF (as required)

10 32 Plate Types from 14 Manufacturers and counting. We have performed extensive tests on over 30 types of printing plates from 14 manufacturers. Please inquire whether the plates that you use have been tested and for the resulting exposure times.

11 Technical Specifications basysprint UV-Setter 57ƒ Exposure procedure Digital Screen Imaging (DSI) using UV-Light Wave length range 360 nm 450 nm Materials UV photo sensitive materials: Conventional offset printing plates Proofing materials Material formats max. 690 mm x 940 mm (27" x 37") Material thickness 0.15 mm 2 mm (6 mil 79mil) Design Flat bed vacuum system Registration systems User defined as required Available resolutions 900, 909, 1270, 1500, 2540, 3000 dpi Exposure unit dimensions (W x D x H) 1850 x 1820 x 1450 mm (73" x 72" x 57") Operating temperature 18 C 24 C (65 75 F) Humidity 20% 80%, not condensing Power supply 400 V, 3 Ph, N, PE, 50/60 Hz, 3 x 16 A Electrical load 5.5 kw Weight Approx kg (4400 lbs) Optional accessories Semi-automatic and fully automatic plate handling

12 international version basysprint Inc. 222-A Impreglon Way Fairburn, GA 30213, USA Tel Fax basysprint GmbH Gülzer Straße 15 D Boizenburg Tel Fax Basys Repro & Print Inc. 216 St. David Street, Lindsay Ontario, Canada K9V 4Z4 Tel Fax DIN EN ISO 9001 certified. basysprint GmbH. Technical and environmental information in this document is subject to change without notice. CTcP and UV-Setter are registered trade names of basysprint. All product names are registered trade names of the respective owners.