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D-Stat Platemaking
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Platemaking System

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D-Stat Platemaking System™

 
Harlequin® RIP

Harlequin® RIPs are known throughout the industry to offer an exemplary level of performance in reliability, quality, speed, breadth, flexibility and responsiveness.
The D-Stat System integrates the same high quality Harlequin® RIP that’s used with our Digital PlateMaster line. Mac and PC users alike will appreciate the benefits of this fully Postscript® 3 compatible software RIP.

To generate plates, the user simply ‘prints’ to the D-Stat platesetter from any graphics or business application just as they would to any other printer. In addition to these native-application documents, the RIP also processes Postscript and PDF files.

 
D-Stat Platesetter

The D-Stat Platesetter delivers excellent image quality resulting in smooth, crisp text, sharp line work, high density solids and clean halftones up to 100 lpi.
Comparable in size and style to a mid-size inkjet printer, it has an image area of 12.7" x 18.8" (323 x 478mm). You can print full-bleed tabloid (SRA3) with crop and register marks. It accommodates popular plate sizes up to 13.4 x 19.9" (340 x 505mm).

 
Toner Free

The platesetter is toner-free, using ink ribbon cassettes and thermal transfer technology to image polyester plates. That means no mess, no fingerprints and no backgrounding or toner spatter that could pick up ink on-press. It’s a clean process with clear results.

 
D-Stat Plates

The 5 mil polyester base of D-Stat Plates provides excellent dimensional stability and ensures accurate image size and good register for spot color work. You’ll get up to 5,000 impressions per plate.

 
No Etch Needed

D-Stat plates require no plate etch or post-imaging fusing. The plate is press-ready straight from the platesetter. This environmentally friendly approach enables operators to work in closed studio conditions.

When ready to go on press, just wipe the plate surface with fountain solution and go. If printing is interrupted, simply re-wet with fountain solution or clean water before restarting. D-Stat plates recover very quickly.

 
Fountain Solution

D-Stat plates are compatible with most fountain solutions including MEGA® Fountain Solution and LaserClean®. Other silver emulsion master and electrostatic solutions are also compatible. Use fountain solutions at their recommended dilution or pH strength.

 
Printing Inks

D-Stat plates are compatible with most inks – rubber base, soy base, oil base and UV.

 
A System That Grows as Your Business Grows

Think of the D-Stat System™ as an equity investment in the future growth of your business. As you attain new levels in production, you may want to consider expanding capabilities and services – in the process-color arena for example.
ABDick Digital PlateMaster® systems produce high quality, high resolution press-ready plates and are particularly suited for spot and four color process applications.

Since the D-Stat System incorporates the same ScanMaster software and RIP that’s used with DPMs – and the workflow is identical – when it comes time to upgrade, the transition to a Digital PlateMaster is a smooth one. Operators will already be completely familiar with production methods and skilled in using the software.

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