Well, a Kimosetter is an inexpensive CTP solution for the small to mid size shop. It looks like an oversized desktop printer but delivers polyester plates without chemistry and you don't have to be a prepress wizard to use it. If you can install a desktop printer to your PC or Mac then you can setup and use a Kimosetter.
This system works by using a "dye sublimation" tape system meaning that image only goes on the plate where image is supposed to be. With toner system solutions from a laser printer you can (and will) get small pieces of toner in the non image area of the plate that print but with the Kimosetter that won't happen.
The plates from the Kimosetter are 7 mil polyester specially formulated to accept a "dye" that creates the image and is also ink receptive. Your plate comes off the Kimosetter ready to go...no chemistry...no processing. The plate is great for loose 2 color work or for printing newsletters, church bulletins or any other short run one or two color job you print even business cards. The system can deliver a 120 line halftone that looks great.
Plates are available in sizes from 10" x 15" to 16" x 20" and are packed 100 plates to a box.
This system is priced under $4,000.00 (as of 7-08)
If you'd like more info or a sample plate please call us at 800-660-8656
