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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 30 plates per hour. Presstek Compass platesetters, imaging up to 250 lpi (100 l/cm), are optimized for use with Presstek’s Aurora Pro chemistry-free plates and also image a range of low energy (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.
Features
- Fast Imaging & High Throughput
- Wide Range of Automation Options
- Outstanding Image Quality
- Clean, Precise, Repeatable Thermal Imaging
- No Chemistry
- Improves pressroom productivity, reduces makeready time.
- CIP3 compatible
Specification
- Media:
- Presstek Aurora Thermal Plates
- Maximum Plate Size:
- 37.4" x 45.7"
- Minimum Plate Size:
- 13" x 15"
- Resolution:
- Up to 2540DPI
- Throughput
- Compass 8022 - 22/hr; Compass 8030 - 30/hr
- Screen Rulings:
- Up to 250LPI
- Plate Thickness:
- .006" to .016"
- Automation Options:
- Continuous Load, Semi-Automated
Single Cassette, Automated
Multi Cassette, Automated
Inline-punching
Specifications are subject to change without notice