Aurora EXP
Aurora EXP is the next generation chemistry-free plate from Presstek. Aurora EXP combines the performance of grained anodized aluminum plates with the benefits of chemistry-free imaging for superior prepress and pressroom performance.
Once imaged, the Aurora EXP plate requires only a simple water wash, and it is ready to print. No developing, baking or gumming is required. Aurora EXP reduces the total cost of CTP operation by eliminating chemicals and the associated steps and variables in the plating process.
| Plate Type |
Thermal positive writing |
| Plate Substrate |
Grained anodized aluminum |
| Printing Mechanism |
Wet offset |
| Exposure |
Thermal laser |
| Resolution |
1% - 99% @ 200 LPI |
| Spectral Sensitivity |
Thermal (diode and YAG) lasers, 800nm–1200nm |
| Run Length |
Up to 50,000 impressions |
| Safelight Sensitivity |
Full daylight operation |
| Plate Size |
2-page, 4-page and 8-page formats |
| Plate Thickness |
.006", .008" and .012" (.15mm, .20mm and .30mm) |
| Chemistry |
Not required |
| Processing and Preparation |
Simple cleaning with water no baking or gumming required |
| Qualified CTP Systems |
A range of manufacturers’ thermal CTP systems,
including Presstek’s Compass and Dimension Pro series |