New Equipment

The Kimosetter Model 410 platemaker was designed to produce first generation images on a polyester plate with sizes up to 16" X 20". The Kimosetter features an internal RIP for either MAC (OSX versions 3.9 to 4.11) or PC and connects to your computer just as any printer device would. You simply print your publication to the Kimosetter (best to convert your publication to a PDF, but you can print directly from the major desktop publishing programs). The Kimosetter uses thermal technology to "etch" the image on the plate. The imaged plate is then ready to put on your press. No special chemicals to buy either. The Kimosetter is NOT a laser printer. The drawback to a laser printer is toner scatter, therefore there is no toner scatter with the Kimosetter.

In most cases the Kimosetter will give you the quality of film or a metal plate. However, because it's a polyester plate, it is designed for shorter runs of 3,000-5,000 sheets per plate. Once again, no special chemicals to use, store or dispose of. Capable of single color and spot colors - not processed colors.

Can't believe it? Call us today more information and for a free press-ready sample plate. We can also refer you to some happy end-users. Now is the time to "go digital" - don't wait for your film processor and old platemaking system to break down. The Kimosetter is the least expensive digital platemaking solution on the market today.

Kimosetter 410 Features:

• Adobe PostScript 3 Software RIP for PC or MAC
• PC requirements: 256MB free memory, 100MB installation space, 2 GB disk space, Windows 2000/XP (not available for Vista at this time)
  
• MAC requirements: OSX with Power Mac G4 processor, 500 MHz speed, 512Mb memory, versions X3.9 to X4.11(not available for MAC with Intel Processors and OSX.5 at this time)
  
• Toner Free - the platesetter uses its own special ink ribbon cassettes to "etch" the image onto the plate. It does not use any chemicals or toner
• High Resolution - 1200 dpi resolution results in smooth crisp text, sharp line work and clean halftones
• Large Size - accomodates all popular plate sizes up to 16" X 20" and is capable of imaging fullbleed with crop and register marks
• Clean Background - since it uses no toner, the thermal transfer unit cannot create unwanted background scatter.
• Compact Design - sits on the desktop

• Chemical Free - no special chemicals, etch or fountain solution - the plate is press ready
• Clean Background - no toner scatter
• Excellent Stability - ensures accurate image size and good registration of spot color work
• Fast Recovery - when restarting after a stop, wipe the plate surface with clean water or fountain solution
  
• Fountain Solution - compatible with most fountain solutions
• Printing Inks - will run with most inks