Universal inkjet CTP - for offset, screen and flexo

[Joseph Kong]

can you tell me what kind of printer are you using and where I can get the ink from. Can it be used for Flexo application

[prepressing]

Check out the following page:
CTP Systems - Epson Metal and Polyester Plate Systems CTP System by VIM

Uses standard Epson inks

[elvin_011]

hi all...

can you recommend ink that can be used to produce this "ctp"?

I need this info please...

[Joseph Kong]

We use original ink from epson, just heard that Epson x910D use original dye ink on inkjet film substrate can reach dmax of 5+. Price is very cheap also

[elvin_011]

how about printing on conventional alumunium plate, using inkjet printer, what ink should I use?

[BillJ]

The Epson and Vim are the same plate. Both use standard OEM Epson ink to image the plate. There are also systems that are polyester based plates. Check out the TB-100 at TB100 .

[elvin_011]

the info about direct inkjet ctp on direct ctp plate (process-less and chemical-less) is clear..

the great idea is printing (with RIP) with an inkjet printer on conventional plate, burn it and develop it .
it is really the cheapest way to print, the cheapest ctp. the question is what kind of ink that can blocks uv. DTG white inks sounds promising, but can it be washed?

[BillJ]

Neither the Epson/Vim/TB-100 use conventional plates. They use specially coated plates and standard Epson inks. They are not burned and developed. They do go through an oven or laminator to dry the ink.

The old Jetplate system used conventional plates but they have been out of business for several years.

[elvin_011]

Hi Bill,

I think I am not looking for vim/epson ctp, no Epson/Vim/TB-100 plates..

maybe I am back to several years ago, just conventional plates that printed with inkjet, burn and develop.. do anyone still have this info?

[BillJ]

Jetplate was the only one I am aware of. They only worked on a Kodak Craftsman plate. The plate is no longer made and Jetplate is gone. If you search the archives you will find many posts of upset customers who have a useless system now.