CTP - Computer to Plate

New York Shop Makes the Upgrade to CtP with Heidelberg Technology

Thursday 19. February 2009 - When Miller Printing and Litho, Inc. in Amsterdam, N.Y. decided to upgrade its prepress operations with its first-ever computer-to-plate system, the Prosetter 102 platesetter from Heidelberg was an easy choice.

The shop already ran four Heidelberg presses and its leaders felt good about Heidelberg’s reputation for quality and service. “I know I am going to be taken care of,” said Eben Miller, the shop’s owner. “Heidelberg stands behind its products.” The upgrade from film processing to plate making is “working out great,” Miller said. “It’s a huge transition and it has been amazing. Our people are not wasting so much time stripping and plating. What used to be very time consuming is now fast and efficient.” In addition to the new Prosetter, Miller also runs a 2-color Speedmaster SM 74 press with coater, a Quickmaster DI press and a pair of 2-color Printmaster QM 46 presses. The shop uses Saphira Violet plates in its new platesetter, and Saphira consumables in its pressroom. Miller’s relationship with Heidelberg goes beyond the equipment itself. “I feel good about doing business with Heidelberg. I feel connected to our service guys. I feel I can trust them.”