Introduction
Screen's PlateRite 4000 B2-size thermal platesetter brings the functionality of Screen's acclaimed 8-page PlateRite 8000 to the task of producing thermal plates for 4-page presses. Thermal plates have attracted attention because they produce crisp dots, support long run-lengths, and can be handled in daylight.
The PlateRite 4000's high-speed drum rotation of up to 1,000 rpm, combined with the 32-channel laser diode exposure head, result in productivity of up to 16 plates per hour. A wide range of plates can be exposed for plates are reliably secured to the drum with Screen's own high-precision clamping system. The automatic drum balancing mechanism enables the PlateRite 4000 to expose plates of various sizes, all at maximum speed.
Information on plate sizes and types can be programmed in, and recalled later from memory. By an operator's selecting the desired plate from a menu, drum balance and other settings are automatically adjusted to fit the selected plate. In addition, punch settings can be saved together with plate information, so that appropriate punch configuration is also selected automatically at set-up time. The basic configuration is semi-automatic, but an optional single-cassette auto-loader and a processor bridge are soon to be released, and a multi-cassette auto-loader is under development.
For more information, please contact us at (503) 255-5800 or (800) 278-5123.
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Auto-balance to support different plate sizes |
The PlateRite 4000 is designed to fit smoothly into your workflow. Auto-balance enables recording of different sized plates with no manual adjustment. All you do is input or select the type of plate you want to use and the PlateRite 4000 automatically makes the necessary adjustments to create perfect drum balance for each plate size you use. It can handle a wide variety of plate sizes, from 18.4" x 15.5" (467mm x 394mm) to 12.8" x 19.4" (324mm x 492mm), to 32.7" x 25.4" (830mm x 645mm), thus making it easy to tailor plate output to the job at hand.
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Automatic loading and unloading options |
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The PlateRite 4000 can be configured for fully automatic, continuous operation with the optional SA-L 4000 single auto-loader and AT-T 4000 processor bridge. Plates can also be loaded manually. One cassette can hold up to 100 plates. The single auto-loader can be upgraded to an MA-L 4000 (under development at the time of this writing) multi-cassette auto-loader, which can hold up to three plate cassettes. Screen's automatic plate loaders feature an interleaf removal system. The system automatically routes paper to the disposal box, and plates to the platesetter. Since plates are vacuum-gripped from the back for transport, there is no risk of scratching.
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Automatic internal punch |
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The PlateRite 4000 can even punch your plates for you just before imaging, with your choice of optional internal punch block systems that provide exceptional repeatability. You can mount six punch blocks and select punches based on plate size and press type. A variety of suitable punches are available. The PlateRite 4000 can change between two punch configurations automatically as required by teh automatic media settings.
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Digital workflow |
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Dainippon Screen offers all the other components you need to move to a fully digital workflow, such as copydot scanning, digital halftone color proofing, imposition proofing, color management, automatic trapping and imposition, and RIP'ing. The use of CIP3 PPF files is another powerful CTP option, and Screen has been a leading member of the international CIP3 consortium since its inception. Using PPF (print production format) files, ink-duct keys can be pre-set based on plate image data, which shortens press set-up time and eliminates plate scanning. Several companies are already achieving excellent results with Screen's CIP3 support.
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Specifications
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Dimensions |
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1,750 |
1,030 |
1,178 |
1,550 |
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in. |
68.9 |
40.6 |
46.4 |
61.0 |
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Model name |
PT-R 4000 |
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Recording system |
External drum |
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Laser |
32 channel infrared LD, 1W per channel |
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Plate sizes |
Maximum: 830 x 645 mm (32.7" x 25.4") Minimum: 467 x 394 mm (18.4" x 15.5") Or: 324 x 492 mm (12.8" x 19.4") |
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Exposure size |
Maximum: 830 x 615 mm (32.7" x 24.2") (With front and rear margins of 15 mm each.) |
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Media |
Thermal (830 nm infrared-sensitive) plates |
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Media thickness |
0.15 - 0.3 mm |
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Resolution |
1,200/2,000/2,400/4,000 dpi |
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Repeatability |
± 5 micrometers (± 0.2 mil.)* |
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Imaging time |
3.5 minutes for a 830 x 645 mm plate at 2,400 dpi** |
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Interface |
Fast PIF |
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Plate transport |
Semi-automatic (standard) Fully-automatic (optional) |
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Punch (optional) |
DS, Heidelberg, Protocol, Komori, and others |
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Dimensions W x D x H |
Main unit: 1,750 mm x 1,030 mm x 1,178 mm (68.9" x 40.6" x 46.4") Blower unit: 429 mm x 600 mm x 361 mm (16.9" x 23.6" x 14.2") |
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Weight |
600 kg (1,320 lbs.) |
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Environment |
Recommended: 21-25* C (70-77* F) Operating range: 18-25* C (64-77* F) 40-70% non-condensing humidity |
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Power |
Single phase 200 „ 230V± 10% 3kW 15A |
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Standard accessories |
Blower unit |
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Options |
Single cassette auto-loader SA-L 4000 (soon to be released) Processor bridge AT-T 4000 (soon to be released) Multi-cassette auto-loader MA-L 4000 (under development) |
For more information, please contact us at (503) 255-5800 or (800) 278-5123.
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Paper Cutters and Guillotines
Itoh Paper Cutters
LDR International is the North American distributor for Japanese-manufactured Itoh Paper Cutters. Itoh Paper cutters are by far the best manufactured paper cutters on the market for professional printers and bindery shops. Itoh paper cutters can cut not only paper, but also PS plate, plastic sheet, aluminum board, laminated board, and more. Itoh can provide a customized guillotine to automatically cut the material at irregular angles (trapezoid). Besides paper cutters, Itoh also manufactures loaders, front-loading and side-loading machines, unloaders, and computerized knife trimmers. Whatever your bindery equipment needs for cutting or cutting systems, Itoh has it. And LDR International has Itoh.
Examples of industrial strength finishing and binding machines: Itoh paper cutting machines include the eRC-DX (Robocut Series) of paper cutters featuring a TFT 8.4 inch LCD interactive display screen. This cutter, of paper, is CIP4-compatible. THe Itoh eRC-DX series of computerized paper cutters are an innovation ahead of their time in the print workflow industry for today and the near future. Another example of fine Itoh paper cutter is the RC-DX (Robocut) Series which comes in 4 sizes: 40-1/2 inches, 46 inches, 54 inches, and 63 inches. THe RM-DX (Robocut Monitor) for Paper cutters is comes with a built-in color compouter monitor for easier more accurate operation. The Ioth RU 4.0 and 4.1 Series of unloaders are not paper cutters, but they are unloaders and they are compact, highly efficient unloaders designed to stack up paper sheets on a pallet.
Folders, Pharmaceutical folding machines, Miniature folders
Shoei Fully Automated Folding Machines
Shoei folders are a winning combination of the best computer technology and automation and folding machine technology in the world. With Shoei-computer assisted folding machines each measurement is automatically taken in seconds to minimize set up time. This increases folding productivity immensely. Shoei folders and pharmaceutical folding machines can easily and quickly adapt to short run jobs, jobs with diversified operations, without stopping. The computer controlled miniature folding system can be installed into any Shoeil folding machine regardless of the number of fold plates or size of the machine. No manual changeover is required for pharmaceutical folders by Shoei, nor any manual setting for the mini folding machines.
Miniature Folding Machines
THe SM40 is a miniature folder that is ideal for folding B3 size stock, extra small folds, and for taking pharmaceutical and cosmetic package inserts. The SPT52-4KTT is a compact, computer assisted folder that is fully automatic (automated); a one-piece folder ideal for shops with limited space. It includes automatic size adjustment control and automatic roll pressure adjustment controls on the miniature folding machine. the SRT 74-6/4/4 is a multifunctional computer assisted 6-plate map folder with round feeder. It is Shoei's latest computer assisted miniature folder featuring a round feeder and it can use plates 74 cm maximum in width for a 6/4 map folding.
Joggers and Jogging Systems
Kudo MJ-45 Ace Jogger
LDR International is the North American distributor for Japanese-manufactured Itoh Paper Cutters. Itoh Paper cutters are by far the best manufactured paper cutters on the market for professional printers and bindery shops. Itoh paper cutters can cut not only paper, but also PS plate, plastic sheet, aluminum board, laminated board, and more. Itoh can provide a customized guillotine to automatically cut the material at irregular angles (trapezoid). Besides paper cutters, Itoh also manufactures loaders, front-loading and side-loading machines, unloaders, and computerized knife trimmers. Whatever your bindery equipment needs for cutting or cutting systems, Itoh has it. And LDR International has Itoh.
Kudo joggers, Shoei folding machines, Itoh paper cutters
LDR International is the oldest division of one-time Portland, Oregon-based Litho Development and Research. LDR International offers quality hardware for paper handling and finishing. LDR International is the exclusive North American importer and distributor of Itoh paper cutters, Kudo joggers, and Shoei folding machines. There products are distributed through a dealer network (#1 Network) and LDR's eight West Coast branches.
Electronic Prepress: LDR's electronic prepress technology is second to none for printing and print shops
We provide cost-effective electronic prepress and prepess solutions
Our electronic prepress solutions include front-end workstations, OPI file servers, and prepress and pre-flight software, as well as scanners, copy dot scanners, imagesetters (such as those by ECRM, Monotype, and Screen, and Purup-Escofot), platesetters, computer-to-plate systems, proofing and wide-format plotters such as the Epson Stylus Pro 9000, and film processors. We provide service on our electronic prepress equipment, and prepress training.
Other electronic prepress solutions we provide
Other of our electronic prepress solutions -- hardware and software -- include Fusion DFE digital workflow solution (PostScript imaging out to proofers, plotters, platesetters, and imagesetters), Xinet FullPress OPI workflow, file sharing, cross platform communications, Harlequin ICC profile processor and full color maanagement (HFCS) and Scriptworks RIP system; Also Flashnet and Webnative for backups across the network, various SGI (silicon graphics inc) server configurations including DLT jukeboxes, RAIDs, switches, battery and UPS backup systems. Various Screen boxes (filmsetters and film image plate setters). Now that's electronic prepress for you! Professional, commercial duty.
Computer to Plate: LDR is the premium provider of Computer-To-Plate (CTP) Technology to the graphic arts industry
What does Computer to Plate (CTP) mean?
Computer to plate means that your computer to plate digital computer to plate files transfer directly to computer-to-plate aluminum plate at 2400 dpi or more or less (depending on the computer to plate CTP equipment you use). Computer to plate means you get to computer to plate press faster. You don't need to use non (CTP) computer to plate cameras nor non computer-to-plate (CTP) stripping work.
Direct to Plate is another word for Computer to Plate: LDR offers direct to plate technology.
Direct-to-plate printing, also known as computer-to-plate printing, cuts out one of the steps involved in traditional printing. Traditional printing, aka offset lithography printing, produces film on an imagesetter. A metal plate (imagesetting plate) is made from that film.
Computer-to-Plate Experts: LDR International
It means no longer waiting for non computer to plate film in order to see computer to plate proofs. With computer to plate (CTP) technology, your computer-to-plate edits, computer-to-plate updates, (CTP) computer-to-plate reprints are effected with ease and speed compare to non computer to plate technology and non computer to plate processes as are the norm in pre computer to plate days and pre computer to plate converted printing shops. Computer to plate means computer to plate speed, CTP cost effectiveness and computer-to-plate accuracy. What are you waiting for? Get computer to plate technology now.
Electronic publishing and consumables experts: LDR International
LDR International is a leading value-added source of electronic publishing solutions, equipment, and consumables for the graphic arts industry. For 37 years now, LDR International has been serving the graphics art sector with such products and services as presses, bindery equipment, consumables, inventory management, and environmental chemical compliance solutions (chemistries). LDR provides products, services, and solutions to the graphic arts and printing industry both nationally and internationally. Indeed, LDR is the largest graphic arts distributor on the West Coast of the United States.