QMDI plates costs and Ink

Discussion in 'DI Presses' started by Linus, Sep 6, 2014.

  1. Linus

    Linus Member

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    Hi. I'm planning for QMDI press.
    I want to know the price of Plate roll for QMDI. Another question is about Ink used. Is it special ink or normal offset ink?
     
  2. Bill Borcicky

    Bill Borcicky Senior Member

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    Linus, here in the south, it was around $10-11.00 a plate. Base that on 35-36 plates a roll X 4 rolls per box. There are different brands of ink, I prefered to use toyo waterless inks. ( this will vary from one printer to another ) as with offset printers each may have their own brand they like to use. Your costs will vary from location to location.
     
  3. Linus

    Linus Member

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    Thanks Bill. Asuming $10 per plate the cost of a single roll $350 and per box $1400 ? Is this correct ? About ink, special waterless ink is required or normal offset ink works?
     
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