Metal Inkjet Plates
MetiJetTM PS
The World's Premium, Presensitised Positive-working Inkjet Plate
Product Description
MetiJet PS represents a breakthrough in CtP technology. It offers the performance of high quality metal plates combined with low cost and simplicity of MetiJet Inkjet CtP system. Highly specialised and proprietary multi-layer top-coat makes it the world’s premium, presensitised positive-working long-run Inkjet plate that can be imaged on high resolution pigment-based large format inkjet printers (e.g. Epson Stylus Pro 900 series) and taken to the press for printing. The MetiJet PS plate is ideally suited for multi-colour on-demand printing by offset using high-resolution conventional (AM) as well as stochastic (FM / Hybrid) screens. MetiJet PS plates are designed to meet the needs of today’s printers : performance, ease-of-use, quality and consistency.
Features & Benefits
- Inkjet imaged, multi-layer system, positive acting, electrochemically grained and anodised Aluminium plate.
- Computerised Laser Inspection System ensures supply of only zero-defect plates.
- Each plate carrying a printed identification number for quality assurance.
- Excellent dot resolution of 2 - 98%.
- Consistent & dependable press performance eliminates downtime due to plate failures on the press.
- Fast clean-up on the press minimises start-up & restart-up paper waste.
- Excellent damping latitude helps maintain high ink density and low damp levels.
- Very good resistance to alcohol and press chemicals.
- Highly affordable upfront investment. Payback period of a few months.
Usage Instructions
| Plate Type: | Inkjet imaged, electrochemically grained and anodised Aluminium plate |
| Coating: | Multi-layer system, inkjet sensitive, positive acting |
| Gauge: | 0.20, 0.28 & 0.30 mm |
| Maximum Width: | 1500 mm |
| Safe Light: | Yellow |
| Spectral Sensitivity: | 360 - 420 nm |
| Recommended Ugra: | Clear 2 |
| Recommended Stouffer: | Clear 3 |
| Micro-lines Resolution: | 10 - 12 microns |
| Colour Change: | Green to Blue |
| Processing: | Conventional wet processing using recommended positive plate developer |
| Run-length: | 75,000 impressions |
| Storage & Handling: | Unexposed plates must be stored in the original pack in a cool & dry environment. |
| Recommended conditions: | 20o C to 25o C - RH = 55% to 60%. |
| Shelf-life: | For optimum results use prior to the "best before date" specified on the pack label. |
Workflow
Recommended Processing Chemistry
| Machine Processing: | Posidev Powder Developer (300 gms pack diluted in 5L water) |
| Processor Replenishment: | Posidev Powder Developer (diluted suitably) |
| Finishing: | Unifin / NovaUniGum Finishing Solution |
| Deletion: | Jiffy Deletion Fluid |
| Baking: | Thermotect® Baking Solution |
| Storage after Processing: | Unifin Finishing Solution for storage up to 24 hours. |