Printware Introduces Digital Color Printer and Chemistry-Free CtP solution

PlateStream Digital SR3-in-1meets wholesale customer digital printing needs

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – September 26, 2011 – Printware, the leading independent manufacturer of high quality, high performance and innovative polyester CtP solutions, launched a digital color printing solution specially targeted for its large customer base of leading print manufacturers at Graph Expo 2011.The PlateStream Digital SR3-in-1 short run color printing solution targets wholesale printers to the trade and end users that demand proven and affordable short run digital solutions. The PlateStream Digital SR3-in-1 is an excellent digital color profit engine for complementing the most successful offset printing operations.

The PlateStream Digital SR3-in 1 features capabilities required by printers to meet short run digital print demands of their customers including:

• Up to 36 ppm color output
• 600 x 1200 dpi
• Support for media up to 188 gsm
• Output sizes from 3” x 5” to 12.9” x 47” to meet needs for a variety of applications
• High volume feeding system option
• Harlequin RIP support providing professional print quality
• Compatibility when using PlateStream Digital Plates of providing greater flexibility for customers desiring chemistry-free short-run offset plates from their digital device

“Our most successful CtP customers have told us over and over that they wished we would apply our proven business model, coupled with no-finger pointing comprehensive support, to short run digital color,” commented Tim Murphy, President of Printware.  “Printware integrated proven ideas and a best in class device to meet our customers need for increased profits in short run printing.”