Kodak Generation News System

Kodak Updated: 2008-09-30 RSS

The KODAK GENERATION NEWS System is a complete, integrated CTP system designed to meet the demanding needs of medium to large newspaper printers.

The GENERATION NEWS System provides both the superior quality of thermal imaging and high productivity, allowing newspaper printers to:

* Maximize throughput with a fast, highly automated platemaking system, and
* Realize all the benefits of thermal imaging, including increased stability and repeatability and outstanding print quality.

Features and Benefits:

* High automated plate loading capacity - up to 800 plates with standard 2 online plate cassettes and up to 1,600 plates with optional 4 cassettes
* Multiple plate sizes can be online, and the proper plate size is automatically selected
* Automated slip sheet removal and high slip sheet storage capacity
* Throughput of up to 300 plates per hour at 1270 dpi
* KODAK SQUAREspot Imaging Technology provides high resolutions and superior stability, accuracy, and reliability
* Compact footprint for maximum plate production in tight prepress areas
* Performs optimally as a complete system with the KODAK GENERATION NEWS Platesetter, KODAK THERMALNEWS GOLD Plates, the KODAK NEWSMANAGER Workflow System, and the KODAK MERCURY P-HD Plate Processor
* Backed by Kodak's world-class service and support organization