NewsWriter

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Professional version with advanced conductive registration and high speed imaging. Ideal for small newspapers using 200 to 1000 plates per month. Compatible with 2-up and 4-up press formats up to 650 x 935 mm (25.6 x 36.8“).

 

Model NewsWriter
Imaging
Market position Medium volume and speed
Imaging technology 10 x 360 Ultra high definition imaging array (3600 dual density nozzles delivering up to 2880 dpi)
Imaging resolution 1440 x 1440 dpi or 2880 x 2880 dpi
Imaging fluid Patented aqueous Liquid Dot™ technology
Plate types Standard aluminium iPlates
Plate thickness 0.15-0.3 mm (0.006-0.012”)
Plate width 279-650 mm (11.0-25.6“)
Plate length 274-1100 mm (10.8-43.3”)
Max imaging size (WxL) 609 x 896 mm (24.0 x 35.3”)
Plate registration Professional front and side pin bar register with conductive registration and semi-automated loading
Screening Technology AM screening 75-133 lpi
FM screening with 25 micron dot for on-press ink saving
Imaging speed (by plate size)
550 x 650 mm / 21.7 x 25.6”
914 x 600 mm / 21.7 x 25.6”
1024 x 850 mm / 40.3 x 33.5”

 

6:50 min/plate
8:15 min/plate
N/A

Green credentials
Chemistry consumption None (aqueous inkjet system)
Water consumption None required
Power consumption (stand-by) 0.06 kW (200 BTU/hour)
Power consumption (average) 0.8 kW (2,730 BTU/hour) based on 400 plates/month
General
Dimensions (LxWxH) 2765 x 1360 x 1338 mm (108.9 x 53.5 x 52.7”)
Weight 320 kg (705 lbs)

 

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