How to choose CTP equipment is still a big problem for publishing and printing enterprises

Information communication between printing companies and publishing units is the key to the success of the digital workflow. Before purchasing, enterprises must ensure that electronic files are digitally converted within the same software system to ensure that the files are interpreted once and output multiple times.

When purchasing a CTP device, the stability and scalability of the device are crucial. The maximum plate-making format, output accuracy, and publishing speed of CTP equipment should be matched with the existing equipment of the company. With the continuous upgrade of printing technology, the equipment purchased must be compatible with a unified process access port for a series of equipment such as digital printing machines and inkjet printing machines. From the perspective of the increase in platemaking speed, it is best for the equipment to have the potential for speed increase, in order to prepare for the speed increase when the printing press is added later; from the perspective of stability and security, printing companies can also consider increasing the number of CTP equipment to expand production capacity .

In addition, when purchasing CTP equipment, enterprises should consider the technical level and work experience of the company's pre-press operators. Only when the prepress operator has rich prepress work experience and certain color management knowledge, plus some system training, combined with the company's strict product quality control system, CTP technology can play a good role and bring more to the company benefit.

(Author of this article: Feicheng Xinhua Printing Co., Ltd. Deputy General Manager Liu Peng)