Heidelberg Triumph Series Computer-to-plate (CTP) Equipment

Heidelberg and Creo set the trend

The connection of various processes in the production process often affects the productivity. Therefore, the key lies in how to control the entire production process from prepress, printing to postpress , so as to ensure rapid, economical and efficient production under various conditions. An important part of increasing productivity is the use of digital computer environments in the press simulation environment. Using computer-to-plate technology, users can generate plates directly from digitized data.

In order to meet this need, Heidelberg Prepress provides you with a variety of specialized solutions - the Quansheng series of computer-to-plate machines. It was developed by the Canadian partner of Heidelberg Creo has developed, with its revolutionary square thermal imaging technology sets new standards.

The Triumph series includes a variety of models with the best productivity, excellent quality, high reliability and outstanding flexibility. All of these are the keys to success in today's market. Most series victory sequence of operations is pneumatically driven, can reduce maintenance and enhance stability, extend service life and reduce costs. The winning machine can keep value for many years, and can be adjusted according to the different needs of the market.

Thermal Technology: Thermal Laser

In the Triumph series, all recorders use Creo's revolutionary thermal imaging technology. This technology was introduced to the market in 1995 and won the GATF Technology Award in 1996. It has sold more than 500 sets of thermal recorder, and achieved good results. In traditional computer-to-plate technology, lasers operate in the visible range, but thermal techniques differ from them. It uses the heat of the laser beam to generate image dots on the plate. The thermal plate reacts only to infrared radiation and is not sensitive to visible light , so it has a great advantage - no darkroom, and it can operate efficiently in daylight conditions.

Pixels generated with the Triumph Square Spot Thermal Sensitive Image Technology are very sharp and accurate, eliminating dot gains due to contact or printing and minimizing dot gain on the press. In addition, the ink balance can be reached more quickly on the press, greatly reducing setup time and effectively reducing waste. The high reliability of the thermal printing plate and the accurate registration of all win guarantee a constant high quality printing. Thermal plates can also be long-printed. In addition, the Triumph series can handle plates that do not need to be developed. This type of plate is ecologically friendly, more economical, and more suitable for the market.

Quansheng 323O

The 3230 series products imaging thermal plate size range is 394x330mm--813x762mm this range covers all medium and small format printing presses, from GTO to Speedmaster 5M74 . The four-format format platemaking machine includes four models - the low-cost basic model, the 3230F high-speed model that can handle non-developed plates, the fastest 3230X model, and the 3230 Spectrum model capable of half-tone proofing.

Triumph 3244

Trendsetter3244 is facing the market. Its imaging thermal plate size range is 394x330mm - 813Xll18mm, covering a wide range of formats from GTO to Speedmaster SMI102 with great flexibility. This eight-page open-faced Triumph series platesetter has five different models—the same grade as the Triumph 3230 series. Type X can be switched between traditional warm-up development and non-development technologies.

Triumph AL automatically version

If you wish to have an automated 3230 or 3244, you should consider using the AL Auto Plate feature to image up to 25 thermal plates and connect them to the developer. The result is - continuous automatic operation for more than two hours without the need for manual operator input. The plate rotator (standard on the Trinidad 3244AL model) allows the imaged plate to rotate, feeding its short edge first into the developer. This makes it possible to use a low-cost processor. A perforating device (optional) can also be installed on the Triumph 3244AL.

Triumph SPeCtrUm Halftone Proofing

The thermal technologies used in the Triumph series set new standards in quality. The Triumph Spectrum Halftone proofing platemaking machine (4240 format for open format and 3244 format for open format) is a multimedia recorder capable of outputting thermal plates, dry film and true halftone proofing. All of these are done in European standards. The digital data used by the sPectrum halftone proofing plate making machine is exactly the same as that generated by the plate imaging. It inserts a proofing paper - consisting of a sheet of paper and four sheets of film - into the SPectrum's loading ramp. Samples are generated automatically, and paper feeding, processing and output are completed in succession.

Quality - only best described

Square spot technology has gained a high reputation throughout the world. Its advantages are self-evident, including: thermal imaging is completely accurate, all-digital plates do not have dot gain, copying is absolutely clear, hue copying works well, from 1% to 99%, and color density is even greater. In addition to IS non-rational screening, it is also possible to use diamond screening or random screening and other FM screening technologies. If you use more than 240lpi, you can choose a high-resolution laser head to fully appreciate its advantages.

Job Process - Key Factors

The key to any successful computer-to-plate system is the selection of the right workflow solution for transferring data to the platesetter. Heidelberg Prepress and Creo can provide you with a range of options, from which you can choose the best one based on your system environment and operational requirements. Whether you choose Heidelberg's Delta technology or Creo's iMPAct (Modular Printed Structure) process, they are modular designs that can be expanded to meet your future development requirements.

Delta Technology - Not Simply a RIP Grating Processing System

Delta Technology won the 1997 GATF (Printing Technology Foundation) Technology Award. It is not only a RIP raster processing system, but also a server. It is an all-in-one system that combines various functions with automatic programs to make the job flow more reliable and flexible. In addition to print queue management, image management, and OPI service capabilities, Delphi Technology can also provide you with more choices such as trapping, proofing, delta list imposition, CIP3 support, and off-line production.

The data generated by the RIP system is sent to the winning chipmaker after high-quality, unwarranted screening processing in the delta chassis. One of the great advantages of Delta technology is the RooM concept, which combines both raster processing and multiple outputs. The rasterized data can be used for proofing or imaging, which is a creative design. With this solution, you don't need to do more raster processing, saving time and achieving higher reliability. The built-in original Adobe Postscript interpreter also ensures compatibility and scalability.

Heidelberg's prepress department also offers other components, including the Signastation Workstation (digital daylight workbench, which can be interactively assembled, can also generate CIP3 data, automatically set in the printing and finishing section), FormProofer (digital proofing ), as well as various server and database scenarios. They form a complete digital workflow that ensures the highest quality, productivity, and reliability. Delta supports a variety of input formats - Postscript 1, 2, 3, PDF, TIFF/ITP1, and ChromaCom (optional) and Scitex data.

Creo Workflow - AllegroRIP and iMPAct

Creo's AllegroRIP is an extremely fast software RIP (grating processing) with DECAlpha and Intel operating platforms. Creo optimized this RIP system to enable Trendsetter to process files of various formats at maximum speed, such as CopyDot, TIFF/IT, converted CT/LW data and Postscript data.

iMPACt is a scalable modular prepress system environment developed by Creo. It contains software and hardware components that can be optimally assigned to workloads through parallel programs. The front-end proofing system uses the same RIP software to generate low-resolution color, black-and-white, and dot-out samples. The Maestro Workflow Management System manages all the components of a digital production line, from prepress to platemaking and printing, so that all users at the bottom end can use their functionality, even if located in different locations. The automatic printing plate production method with proofing and archiving is an effective guarantee for achieving high productivity.