It claimed the Magnus 800Z Quantum platesetter delivers faster throughput than any other device in the Kodak range. It incorporates a new thermal head that generates double the laser power of previous Magnus platesetters.
In addition to increased productivity, the Magnus 800Z Quantum can achieve 10-micron Kodak Staccato screening, an advanced FM screening that results in vibrant colours and improved detail.
The Magnus 800Z can also produce up to 35 plates an hour when used with Kodak Thermal Direct non-process plates.
Kodak Graphic Communications Group general manager pre-press solutions Doug Edwards said the platesetter "provides a significant jump in productivity with superb image quality".
He said: "Producing high-definition plates at this speed reduces the time from approved digital proofs to the first press sheet, moving jobs from the workstation screen to the press more quickly and with greater image accuracy".
Kodak will also move into the superwide-format market with the Magnus XLF 80 Quantum.
The device, which can image at speeds of up to 48 plates per hour at resolutions of 2,400dpi, will be available from the second quarter of 2008.
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