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Ink-Jet Plate
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A type of plate used for computer-to-plate systems in which a proprietary fluid is sprayed onto a metal base to create an imaged plate from the digital record. Creating the image from digital files allows the imaging to occur without the use of lasers or any other type of exposure. The plates require no processing or post-baking and can be used immediately after the ink-jet imaging is complete. Another advantage is that the platesetters for ink-jet systems are less expensive than laser or thermal equipment. Although the quality of items printed with ink-jet systems is very good, it still cannot match the quality achieved by laser or thermal technology. This may be the only drawback of the ink-jet plate.
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