Compass Series - CTP Solutions
The Compass family of platesetters includes the 4-page Compass 4000 Series and the 8-page Compass 8000 Series. These highly productive platesetters range in production speeds from 15 to 40 plates per hour. Presstek Compass platesetters, imaging up to 450 lpi are optimized for use with Presstek’s thermal plates and also image a range of 830 nm laser third-party thermal plates.
Compass systems are semi-automatic and feature continuous plate loading. Users can add several options to further increase automation and productivity; including single or multiple cassette autoloaders and inline standard or custom plate punches. Compass systems easily integrate with industry-standard workflow solutions including Presstek’s Latitude and Momentum Pro.
Compass Series Specifications
| Technology |
830 nm thermal laser imaging, external drum |
| Media Type |
Presstek Aurora Pro, Aeon, or other 830 nm plates |
| Plate Thickness |
6 to 12 mil (0.15 to 0.3 mm) |
| Resolution |
Up to 2540 dpi |
| Screen Ruling |
Up to 450 line screen |
Compass 4000 Specifications
| Media Size Around Drum |
26.96”(685 mm) maximum; 11.81" (300 mm) minimum |
| Along Drum |
30" (762 mm) maximum; 9.0" (228 mm) minimum |
| Throughput* |
Compass 4015 – Up to 15 plates per hour
Compass 4022 – Up to 22 plates per hour
Compass 4038 – Up to 38 plates per hour |
Load/Unload
Base Models |
Continuous load, semi-automated |
| Single-cassette unit |
Fully automated; holds up to 60 plates of the same size and thickness; automatically removes slip sheets |
| Multi-cassette unit |
Fully automated; holds up to 180 plates in three cassettes, each cassette containing up to 60 plates of the same size and thickness; automatically removes slip sheets. |
| Inline Punch |
Optional with either automated plate loading cassette unit or semi automatic configuration. Up to 6 punch heads. |
Compass 8000 Specifications
| Media Size Around Drum |
37.4"(950 mm) maximum; 13"(330 mm) minimum |
| Along Drum |
45.7" (1162 mm) maximum; 15" (381 mm) minimum |
| Throughput* |
Compass 8022 – Up to 22 plates per hour
Compass 8030 – Up to 30 plates per hour |
Load/Unload
Base Models |
Continuous load, semi-automated |
| Single-cassette unit |
Fully automated; holds up to 100 plates of the same size and thickness; automatically removes slip sheets |
| Multi-cassette unit |
Fully automated; holds up to 300 plates in three cassettes, each cassette containing up to 100 plates of the same size and thickness; automatically removes slip sheets. |
| Inline Punch |
Optional with either automated plate loading cassette unit. Up to 10 punch heads. |
*Throughput may vary depending on plate type and sensitivity. Specifications are subject to change.