Solutions for Newspaper Dealers

Fast, Efficient, Consistent Press CTP Solution

Creo thermal CTP computer-to-plate technology is at the heart of the newspaper printing revolution. Newspapers of all sizes chose Creo Thermal CTP and the press workflow to streamline the production process, improve the quality of printing, and greatly reduce the cost of printing before printing.

Creo Digital Prepress Solutions help newspapers increase their competitiveness. Creo Thermal CTP reduces manual steps and eliminates the need for strip supplies and imagesetter equipment used to produce analog film and plates. Each Creo thermal plate is a crisp, first-generation digital imaging plate with no change in film. Photos, documents, and linear jobs are all constant, and digital registration is accurate.

Creo offers a full range of solutions from scanners, software, proofers to thermal CTP equipment. Creo thermal CTP devices have improved resolution, make jobs more consistent, efficient, and more reliable.

Q&A

What computer-to-plate equipment Creo offers for newspaper printing?

Trendsetter’s thermal computer direct plate-making equipment has 5 speeds to choose from - 50, 70, 100, 150 and 200 plates per hour to meet the requirements of press publishers of different sizes. The Trendsetter newspaper platemaking machine enables the traditional newspaper production system to perform rapid imaging, automatic upper and lower printing, and a flexible standard file format interface. The square-to-spot thermal imaging head-to-machine accuracy, along with the duality of the thermal newspaper plate, creates a consistent, repeatable halftone dot structure.

Can I use internet technology to help my advertisers?

InSite Network Interface Software is an Internet interface that allows advertisers to electronically enter their advertisements as PDF files directly into your Winning or Prinergy process system. The India Internet Explorer tabs track the status of each job, allowing advertisers to use a standard web browser for online proofing via a secure connection.

Do I have a lot of suppliers of Creo thermal computer platemaking equipment to choose from?

The Trendsetter newspaper platesetter can now process more branded plates than ever before.

How can I be able to work more well to better handle the last minute changes?

The Creo Prinergy process helps you easily handle last-minute changes without delaying your work time and without having to re-RIP. Their tight integration with Creo's Trendsetter CTP equipment brings end-to-end automation and quality management from the input to the output process.

Prinergy Newsrun software automatically enters Job Tickets and Automatic Page Assignment (APA) files into the process system, and inputs the imposition and editing plans designed for the newspaper industry into the Prinergy process system. Prinergy's Newsrun software allows newspaper printers to get more productive time, easily handle last-minute changes, and output large numbers of pages faster and at a lower cost.

Are Creo products really developed using open standards?

Creo always supports open connections. For example, the Print Console software allows your existing imagesetter process to use the Creo Direct Machine. Creo's Network Printing SolutionsTM are based on open standards (eg, Adobe JDF (Job Definition Format) and PDF/X). These standards allow Creo and other partners to exchange jobs, documents, and other data in an open and equal manner.

How can I speed up our scanning speed?

Automated, high-speed Creo SmartPlus platform scanners can scan up to 96 slides in a batch and can scan up to 40 jobs per hour. The scanner is based on the advanced Creo XYStitch suture scanning technology, and includes powerful oXYgen scanning application software to produce first-rate scans. Creo's image capture device produces high-resolution 16-bit “digital transparencies” to meet the highest production standards and supports ICC color management processes.

The EverSmart? Supreme Best Color scanner can create up to 65 scans per hour with a resolution of up to 5,600 dpi and a density range of 4.3, to get the most detail of all areas of the scan job.

What is the best way to transition to digital?

There is no "best way": You can drive a Trendsetter CTP device in an existing imagesetter process and use Print Console to make the necessary conversions. Or you can connect Prinergy Newsrun to your selected Creo Prinergy workflow solution to drive Trendsetter. You can also choose third-party process solutions: Trendsetter and Prinergy Newsrun are compatible with many third-party products.

How can I avoid the time wasted on fixing the documents provided by clients?

Have your customers use the InTouch Frontend software to preflight and create files. The produced PDF file can meet your specifications so that you can reduce your duplicate work.

Can I install and use FOG Plus FM?

Many printers have already begun to use their own best-sellers with the provided tools. Or, if you like, you can also help with the installation through our online "pre-press typesetting adjustment" consulting service; you can also get on-site help through Creo consulting services.

If I want to digitally output, how can I reuse my so many film documents?

The dot-copy scan solution helps you easily digitize slices, prepare for the digital process, and does not generate moire or artifacts. The Creo Renaissance Scanner is a professional dot drum scanner for long runs. The Creo oXYgen DOT solution is a software package for dot-sweep scanning, with EverSmart? and iQsmart.

I have not yet prepared for the use of CTP. What can Creo do for me?

If you do not want to use a computer-to-plate machine right away, you can choose a Creo DolevTM Photo-setter to get top-notch image quality and make production more flexible. Effective devices can output film and polyester CTP plates, and they can all be driven by the same process that drives Creo CTP devices.

In addition, Creo's process, scanning, and color management solutions can help newspapers prepare their digital devices before using CTP.

How can I train my staff to use the digital process?

The Creo product training team can train your operators so that they understand the complexities of the solution and give them confidence and expertise to maximize the value of your system. We provide classroom instruction at training centers in Europe, North America and Australia. In addition, Creo has a range of flexible ways to provide product training services, including on-board training, online training, and training at your location.

Who will support and maintain my Creo system?
Creo's customer service team can provide you with a range of services, including planning, installation, technical support, preventive maintenance, spare parts, telephone service, on-site and online help, and more. Our North American and European service centers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Creo service facilities are designed for your needs. Creo has 1,200 service personnel worldwide, helping 25,000 customers. You only need to click the mouse down to get online troubleshooting, training, downloads and custom information from our online information and support.

Can I exchange information and resources with other industry experts?

Creo customers can participate in the Creo User Alliance (CUA) for free. Its members can synthesize forums or product-specific forums and get help from prepress experts from around the world. In addition, you can also plan to participate in educational training projects and annual user conferences to obtain meeting materials and tools.

Source: Digital Printing