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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.
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