platemaker

We have been direct to plate for 10+ years. Our plate setter is getting old and we are considering getting a new/used platesetter vs. outsourcing all of our plate making. Is anyone currently outsourcing your plate making? What are the pro's and con's of outsourcing in your opinion? If...

Does anyone out there currently outsource your platemaking?

Hello, All. Can any of you help with loading software on an AB Dick DPM2340 platemaker? Right now we cannot afford to pay for a Presstek service call nor can we afford a newer platemaker. We are just trying to stay in business. Our original workstation died and we got a used computer as a...

Can anyone tell me where I can get gears for my Mitsubishi CP 150V platemaker? I need the plastic ones that run on the chain. I found some at Printers Parts but they run over $30 a gear, I used to get them for around $3 each.

Hi All I have a 2004 MAKO 8 up Plate setter made by ECRM with agfa inline processor and a Nexus RIP for sale. We have only been doing 2000 plates per year. It is in very good condition and will do any size plates. It is currently running in New Jersey USA. Thanks Guys

Laser: thermal, 24 diodes Min Plate: 9 x 12.2" (229 x 311 mm) Max Plate: 24.5 x 29.5" (622 x 750mm) Loading: automatic plate loader (3 cassettes) Speed: 15 plates per hour RIP: Brisque Express 6E3X1 Server Accessories: Bartal plate conveyor, UDRC debris removal Includes an inline...

AB Dick DPM-2340 FOR SALE Approx 2000 Model with NT Rip . Includes proofing plugin. Was printing plates perfectly until a power failure. Now it has a "Processor Doors Open" error. This is likely a quick I/O board fix but we rarely use it any more so don't want to put any money into it. ASKING...

Our Itek 617s platemaker is giving an error "knife jam".... and the last few pages (33 to 42) of the "Operator's Guide" which came with the machine when we bought it are missing. Does anyone with this platemaker know how to correct this error, or would anyone know where I can download the last...

We run an Itech dpm 2000 and have always used AB Dick/presstech developer and stabilizer.I can get Solutech brand for about $25 less per case,so my ? is, will I be in for a headache trying to save $50 a month?