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Started by EyeTech, May 03, 2018, 10:29:33 AM

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EyeTech

Yo prepress heroes! After a substantial absence from the unsung area of print,I'm sort of back in the saddle, leastways until I get to retire. (Should've retired last year but popular demand has kept me employed...I'm estimating and operations manager now, so a step up or sideways from sales).

Had a cataclysmic electronic meltdown across several machines last week...basically anything with a cpu and power supply unit got fried...that included our 4 up Acento CTP. Having to outsource plates until the insurance dudes deny our claim (fingers crossed they don't!)

Gulp...so now we need to replace it but rather than jump in with both boots I though I'd ask the guys that really know...
...so, what's the best combo of CTP & Workflow? What would you recommend if your were spending your  $ / £ / €?

Heidelberg B2 5 col CD and coater is the end device. We run from very lightweight to heavy carton stock. Currently, 2400 @200lpi and/or FM screening.

Man! It's good to be back!
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Joe

Quote from: EyeTech on May 03, 2018, 10:29:33 AMYo prepress heroes! After a substantial absence from the unsung area of print,I'm sort of back in the saddle, leastways until I get to retire. (Should've retired last year but popular demand has kept me employed...I'm estimating and operations manager now, so a step up or sideways from sales).

Had a cataclysmic electronic meltdown across several machines last week...basically anything with a cpu and power supply unit got fried...that included our 4 up Acento CTP. Having to outsource plates until the insurance dudes deny our claim (fingers crossed they don't!)

Gulp...so now we need to replace it but rather than jump in with both boots I though I'd ask the guys that really know...
...so, what's the best combo of CTP & Workflow? What would you recommend if your were spending your  $ / £ / €?

Heidelberg B2 5 col CD and coater is the end device. We run from very lightweight to heavy carton stock. Currently, 2400 @200lpi and/or FM screening.

Man! It's good to be back!

Welcome back EyeTech!

If I were spending my own money a Screen CTP and XMF.
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andyfest

Agreed with Joe. The Screen thermal platesetters are workhorses. Ours is now 14 years old with over 400,000 imaged plates and still running strong. WE are 100% folding cartons here so Esko is our RIP of choice. For commercial work XMF seems to be the most economical choice and Fuji provides great service.
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Slappy

Whoa, there's a blast from the past!!  :hello:
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Tracy

Welcome back EyeTech! Hope the insurance covers it!

ninjaPB_43

Howdy Partner (from your Texas friends)...  Long live and prepress.   You can never leave the force. I gotta agree with Joe, I've heard good things about doing that.  :ninja:
People will notice the change in your attitude towards them, but won't notice their behavior that made you change.  -Bob Marley

Possum

Welcome back! Popular demand - don't knock it. Enjoy being wanted.

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We need a DCS/Gnubler/Sabby/Youston reunion
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Ear

Ahhh yes, the good, the bad and the Sabby.  :kona:
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Ear

Hi Born.  :hello:  I like the helmet... your other avatar was creeping me out.
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born2print

Yeah, me too, it had to go  :hello:
How will I laugh tomorrow...
when I can't even smile today?

born2print

te he!
you like the helmet, eh?
 :evil:
How will I laugh tomorrow...
when I can't even smile today?

Ear

Hella. It goes with my socks. :naughty:
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Farabomb

One enters, another leaves. Welcome back Eye Tech.

I hope to never have to come back but I was helping my "replacement" earlier today. I am slightly upset Sabby and I wasn't able to meet up I but I expect to be back in her area before the year is over.
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Quote from: Farabomb on April 06, 2016, 11:39:41 AMIt's more like grip, grip, grip, noise, then spin and 2 feet in and feel shame.
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