Plate Making Process - Printa Systems 990 series Quick Manual

Step 1: Print out art-
work onto laser film.
Make sure artwork is
completely black. Cut
around artwork 1/2"
with sharp scissors.
Step 5: Place cassette into
exposure unit. Set timer for
60 seconds. Press start and
expose plate.
Step 8: Place cassette back into exposure
unit. Expose for 90 seconds. Remove plate
from cassette. Store screen tint in enve-
lope as it is reusable. Take to sink and rinse
with HOT water. Image should appear
within 30 - 45 seconds.
6
990 Pad Printing System Quick Guide

Plate making process

Step 2: Remove
plate from package.
Plates are light
sensitive so remove
only one plate at a
time. Peel off protec-
tive covering.
Step 6: After exposure,
remove cassette. Unlock tabs
and remove artwork from
plate. Store artwork for
future use.
Step 3: Remove
cassette from expo-
sure unit. Unlock
tabs and lift glass.
Place plate on foam,
and place artwork
on plate.
Step 7: Place screen tint on top
of plate. The 200 DPI screen tint
will be used almost exclusively.
The 300 DPI will be used for
halftones and photographs.
Step 9: After rinsing, either used com-
pressed air or hair dryer to blow off excess
water. Cure plate with heat gun or place
in oven @ 110 degrees for 10 minutes.
Post expose in exposure unit for 10
minutes by placing plate on top of
cassette.
Step 4: Close
glass: lock down
tabs