VIM Technoliges thermal plates for 34di

[DIman]

Has anyone tried the new thermal plates from vim technoliges yet , i just recieved a new box today and was wondering if i have to change laser strength for imaging the plates or if it stays the same, i currently am using the kodak profire media???

 

[2ampress]

I'd recommend to at least calibrate your lasers and test your curve to see what results.

 

[Ricki Mendes]

Who did you buy the plate material from? They should be able to answer your questions. I have been told that you might have to adjust the lasers with there new material.

 

[ronrogers]

VIM plates

Have you tried yet?
We have a QMDI that I would be interested trying the VIM plates. Could you let me know how they work out?
Thanks
Ron 612-991-7191

 

[FSA]

VIM platemaker didn't last, the plates couldn't hold image, went to the PlateWrite 2000.
Always do exposure test when in dought. Then check the print quality at the press

 

[DIman]

Have not tried the VIM plates yet plan on testing next week , will post some rusults on here after test,

 

[Jedo]

Where about did u buy the plates from? What were the prices?

 

[DIman]

I get them through spicer , and the cost per case is $835

 

[Jedo]

How many is in a case?

 

[DIman]

4 rolls to a case , 28 plates to a roll on the 34di 12x18

 

[Jedo]

Do you have a website for the company ?

 

[DIman]

vim-technologies.com and i get them through spicers.com

 

[whatnoziti]

I have started with the Vim plates. To this point I have not changed anything. Print quality is fine.

 

[DIman]

I will start testing them on friday , will post any issues if any next week, what press are you running on

 

[EvgeniyM]

36 frames to roll, actually - 40 frames...

 

[whatnoziti]

I'm running a 5034. No issues yet, but they have been on less than a week. We always bought our plates from Kodak, and there is a significant price difference.

 

[Jedo]

How much are they from kodak?

 

[whatnoziti]

From kodak we paid $1,060 for the Presstek plates per case. The Vim plates through Advanced Print Technologies are $735 a case. Same number of plates per roll.