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Presstek Brings its Wide Range of High-Performance Eco-Friendly Printing Solutions to the Print Show

Hudson, NH USA - October 11, 2016 - Presstek, LLC, leading provider of eco-friendly printing solutions, today announced it will showcase its wide range of eco-friendly printing solutions at The Print Show 2016, 11-13th October at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.

Presstek, exhibiting in Hall 3A, stand F31 will be running live demonstrations of its PRESSTEK 52DI ECO-UV. This digital offset waterless press with all-new integrated low energy ECO-UV curing system delivers high-quality and quick turnarounds while reducing environmental impact. Printing up to 10,000 sph for sheet sizes up to 520mmx375mm on a wide range of substrates including vinyl and plastics, it allows customers to diversify current product offerings. The PRESSTEK 52DI ECO-UV incorporates on-press chemistry-free thermal laser imaging and has high levels of built-in automation for maximum efficiency and ease of use.

On the color management side, the new DI AutoColor, closed-loop color control system makes the DI proposition even stronger. Designed to further minimize ink and substrate waste while providing highly consistent color, it will also be a key exhibit at the Show.

Visitors at The Print Show can also learn about Presstek’s new Dimension Pro2 thermal CTP system and comprehensive range of chemistry-free, thermal, violet, inkjet, and waterless plate bundling options. Thermal plates being imaged live at the show on the Dimension Pro2, include:

  • Nytro – Presstek’s newest eco-friendly, high-performance, simple wash-out solution plate is UV compatible and suitable for a range of processing configurations and press types, including sheetfed or web, heatset, coldset or UV.
  • GemPlate – For the ultimate simplicity in platemaking, GemPlate is chemistry-free and develops on press. GemPlate will be imaged on the new Presstek Dimension Pro2 thermal platesetter as well as other 830NM thermal imaging systems. Presstek also provides full service and support for Presstek branded and other major brand CTP systems.

“Following a very successful GraphExpo, we are very much looking forward to bring the Presstek range to The Print Show in the UK,” comments Ian Pollock, Sales Director EAMER. “Trade shows are a great way to demonstrate the value of implementing Presstek solutions and showcasing how these clear advantages could benefit print service providers,” he concludes.

The JT Inkjet CTP system will also be on the Presstek stand at The Print Show. This allows metal platemaking and inkjet printing on one system without any modifications or ink changes. The system comprises the Presstek JT plate, JT RIP and Epson SureColor high-quality inkjet printer.

About Presstek LLC
Presstek provides printing solutions that are eco-friendly and engineered to streamline workflow as well as increase productivity, efficiency, and profits for commercial and newspaper printers. Presstek’s core product portfolio includes: 4- to 6-color DI® digital offset presses; thermal, violet, and inkjet Computer-to-Plate systems; and printing plates for DI presses and CTP applications (waterless, thermal, violet and inkjet). DI presses and thermal CTP systems are offered as new systems and Certified Pre-Owned. In addition to product offerings, Presstek is a multi-vendor service provider with a global network of expert service technicians supporting pre-press, press, and post-press equipment including Presstek brands and other well-known industry brands.

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For further information, please contact:

USA Trade Relations
Ralph Jenkins
Director, Worldwide Sales and Marketing
+1-603-402-7536
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EAMER Trade Relations
Ian Pollock
Eamer Region, Sales Director
+44 (0) 20 8745 8122
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