ECOO-G Processless Plates Sustainable Printing For Modern Presses

Key Characteristics

• Employs a negative non-ablation photosensitive system.

• Fully compatible with all major market devices.

• Enables direct on-press printing after thermal CTP plate exposure, with no additional processing required.

• Delivers excellent dot reproduction, stable performance, and wide processing latitude.

• Maintains long latent image stability, allowing plates to be stored for at least one week after imaging.

• Constructed with a high-quality aluminum substrate and professional coating for superior durability and print quality.

Advantages of Processless CTP Plates

Processless plates (also known as chemistry-free or processor-free plates) are imaging plates that do not require a traditional development step with chemical processors after being exposed by the CTP unit.

The main advantages are:

1. Environmental Sustainability & Operator Safety

• Reduction of Chemical Use: Eliminates the purchase, storage, and disposal of developer and finisher chemicals.

• No Hazardous Waste: There are no toxic chemical effluents to treat or dispose of, significantly reducing the printer's environmental footprint.

• Improved Workplace Safety: Creates a safer and more pleasant working environment by removing operators' exposure to chemical fumes and irritants.

2. Operational Cost Reduction

• Elimination of Chemistry Costs: Saves ongoing costs for purchasing developers, replenishers, and finishers.

• Reduced Maintenance Costs: No need to maintain, clean, and service a chemical processor and its associated parts (rollers, filters, heaters).

• Lower Utility Consumption: Saves on the water and electricity required to run a processor 24/7.

3. Enhanced Operational Efficiency & Simplicity

• Streamlined Workflow: The platemaking process is faster and simpler: expose the plate in the CTP, then it's ready for the press. There is no waiting for a processor to cycle.

• Consistent Quality: Eliminates variables associated with chemical processing, such as developer exhaustion, temperature fluctuations, and contamination. This leads to more consistent dot reproduction from the first plate to the last.

• Faster Job Turnaround: Ideal for quick turnaround jobs, as the time from file to press is significantly reduced.

4. Reliability and Convenience

• No Processor Downtime: Removes the risk of production halts due to processor mechanical failures or chemical issues.

• Simplified Consumables Management: The supply chain is simplified—you only need to manage the plates themselves, not multiple chemical parts.

• Daylight Operation: Many processless plates can be handled in yellow or orange safe-light conditions, reducing the need for complete darkroom facilities.