Kodak Digital Plates Overview

VioletNews Gold
Digital Plates
Quality and performance
We use the same high quality grained and anodized aluminum
substrate with VioletNews Gold Plates as with our market-
leading thermal plates. The excellent graining and anodizing
properties of VioletNews Gold Plates give them remarkable
tolerance to a wide variety of press conditions. Kodak's
image coating technology gives VioletNews Gold Plates wide
exposure and development latitude, which provide exceptional
consistency in plate performance. VioletNews Gold Plates have
a strong final image color that is fully compatible with plate
scanners, making inspection and deletions easy.
VioletNews Gold Plates are durable, as well. They are rated for
run lengths of up to 200,000 impressions and can be baked for
extra tough press conditions.
Long processing cycles
In addition, the VioletNews Gold Plate has longer processing
cycles and uses equal or less developer than competitive
solutions, including "chemistry free" plates. Longer cycles mean
fewer developer changes for fewer interruptions, more uptime,
and reduced cleaning expenses.
Reduced cost through simple processing
VioletNews Gold Digital Plates are compatible with most
market-leading photopolymer platesetters with 30mW laser
power or higher. VioletNews Gold Plates can be processed in
your existing processor, or you may choose our fully optimized
system with the Kodak Mercury P-HD Plate Processor or the
Kodak P-LD Plate Processor.
Using Kodak 206 xLo Developer and 206R xLo Replenisher
reduces cost and supports a trouble-free, clean-working
operation, with long developer life and very low replenishment
rates. Because the plate is thoroughly cleaned during the
water rinse step during processing, you eliminate the risk of
contamination of post-processing equipment that is possible
with "chemistry free" plates, which are not washed during
processing.
A legacy and future of innovation
Kodak is a world leader in digital plates. We invented thermal
CTP technology in 1995 and have been committed to delivering
innovative digital plate solutions ever since. For quality,
productivity and cost efficiency, Kodak VioletNews Gold
Plates provide more choice than ever to the newspaper industry.