This is the plate designated by GATF as "an innovation destined to impact the future of the industry". The unique coating process and polyester substrate produce a dimensionally stable plate capable of high-resolution imaging and longer run lengths. Easy-to-use, cost reducing and dependable, SmartPlate™ will dramatically reduce production time and increase the output capacity of any prepress department. SmartPlate™ eliminates the need for a camera, imagesetter, platemaker or processor. Go direct from digital files created with one of the popular layout programs and output to a tabloid size,on a 1200dpi mono laser printer. In the length of time it takes to make a laser copy, a SmartPlate™ is ready to run on your offset press.

Behind every SmartPlate™ there is the Hurst Technical Support Department ready to assist with any SmartPlate™ question. Contact them at 1.877.SMRTPLT or www.smartplate.com. SmartPlate™ is available in 21 pre-cut sizes, 100 double sided plates per box. These versatile plates can also be cut to size to reduce waste and stocking requirements.

Features:

• Daylight handling: use under normal room light conditions.
• Unprecedented contstruction resists dirt, scratches and harsh chemicals.
• For imaging, use any recommended dry toner laser printer.
• Double sided and can be cut to any size to reduce waste and stocking requirements.
• Can start and stop on Press without any image deterioration.
• Fast, easy roll ups to increase productivity.
• Compatiable with oil and rubber based inks for convenience.
• Non-photosensitive coating elimates special devloping and storage requirements.
  
  
  

The Chemistry

390 SmartPlate™ Fountain Solution

A one-step fountain solution specially formulated for use with all laser plates. Free of alcohol. Super concentrated, 1:30 dilution. Use with 392 SmartPlate Etch. (1/2 gal,G)

392 SmartPlate™ Etch

A prewetting "etch" for use on laser plates. Special wetting agents prepare the plate for rollup and printing with SmartPlate™ Fountain Solution 390. (P)

394 SmartPlate™ Prep Improved

A prep for laser plates that removes scattered toner particles, permitting the printing of clean, sharp images. Contains special wetting agents that make the background hydrophilic. (P)

396 SmartPlate™ CleanPrint
Fountain Additive

Accessories

1175 SmartPlate™ Deletion Pen

Deletes images from all toner imaged printing plates. Replaces the two pen system.