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- 1. Brillia HD PRO-T3 PRODUCT BROCHURE Brillia HD PRO-T3 represents Fujifilm’s most advanced printing plate to date, featuring high performance technologies that deliver groundbreaking efficiencies.
- 2. www.pro-t3.com.au A new era in print demands a new era in platemaking The demands on commercial printers, in terms of increasing efficiency and reducing costs in order to stay competitive, are ever increasing. These factors, combined with the growing impact of digital print technologies, mean many commercial printers are looking for ways to improve efficiencies to maximise the utilisation of their offset presses. Fujifilm’s new processless plate, Brillia HD PRO-T3, provides the perfect opportunity to streamline production. A huge global user base Fujifilm introduced its first processless plate, Brillia HD PRO-T, into the market in 2006, and immediately saw a rapid uptake due to the attraction of not having to have a processor with its associated complexities and costs. Since this time, Fujifilm has been refining the coating and micro- graining technologies, introducing a second generation plate called Brillia HD PRO-T2 in 2008. There are now many printers using PRO-T around the world, on every different type of printing press, highlighting the reliability and performance of this plate. Fujifilm’s most advanced printing plate ever Brillia HD PRO-T3 is the third generation of this groundbreaking plate, and represents Fujifilm’s most advanced printing plate ever, incorporating three high performance technologies designed to optimise performance. And because it is a completely dry process, PRO-T3 can be imaged in an office environment if required. Ultra-fast Ultra-high production quality & 20µm FM capability Quick & easy Can be installed in on-press an office environment development Maintenance free No processor Brillia HD PRO-T3 No waste No chemistry provides the perfect opportunity to streamline No water production
- 3. BRILLIA HD PRO-T3 PROCESSLESS PLATE Processless – the simplest way to make plates Processless plate production represents the simplest way to make plates. Once the plate There is has been imaged in a platesetter, it is mounted directly on the press where the removal of the plate coating has been cleverly integrated into the start-up of the press. There is complete complete elimination of the processor, associated chemistry, energy required to power the elimination processor, water and waste from plate production. of the processor, associated chemistry, energy required to power the processor, water and waste PLATESETTER PLATE PROCESSOR PRESS The fastest way from platesetter to press As Brillia HD PRO-T3 is highly sensitive, rated at 120 mJ/cm2, it does not reduce productivity, and actually speeds up production compared to a traditional system requiring a processor or finishing unit, as the plate can be mounted directly on-press once imaged. This means PRO-T3 represents the fastest way of getting a plate on-press, and all the variables associated with processors and finishing units, including the time and labour involved with their maintenance, are all eliminated. Processless and low chemistry plates - Fujifilm’s philosophy The list of terms used to describe different It is Fujifilm’s strongly held belief that plate types is almost endless, with different the term “chemistry-free” is potentially manufacturers employing different terms misleading if it is used to describe a system across their product ranges. that uses any sort of liquid that requires a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).This is Fujifilm’s policy is very clear. For plate because such a document is legally required production systems that reduce the amount for any substance that needs advice and of chemistry used (compared to traditional guidance with regards to handling. To systems), the company uses the term “low call such a substance “chemistry-free” is chemistry” or “lo-chem”. For systems therefore potentially misleading. where there is no processor, finishing unit, chemistry or gum, Fujifilm uses the term “processless”.
- 4. www.pro-t3.com.au Our most advanced printing plate ever The latest version of this groundbreaking processless plate These include an over-coat layer that controls the diffusion represents Fujifilm’s most advanced printing plate to date. of oxygen, ensuring optimum plate stability and a long shelf It features a number of high performance technologies life, along with a photosensitive layer that contributes to designed to optimise performance. The first is a special the plate’s high sensitivity and productivity. With PRO-T3, new MULTIGRAIN V (MGV) technology. This new micro- this photosensitive layer also contains unique new Fine graining process applied to the surface of the aluminium Particle Dispersion (FPD) technology that helps improve guarantees the widest possible latitude in terms of ink/ the softening of the non-image area. Finally, an undercoat water balance on-press. The second is a multi-layer coating layer incorporating Rapid Stable Start-up (RSS) technology unique to Fujifilm which provides different functionalities dramatically speeds up the removal of the plate coating by within ultra-thin layers. the ink and ultimately onto the paper. PRO-T3 incorporates groundbreaking technologies This diagram highlights the advanced coating and micro-graining technologies that make up the new PRO-T3 plate. Over coat layer Rapid Stable The over coat layer controls Start-up (RSS) ensuring optimum plate Technology stability. This undercoat layer incorporates RSS technology which helps to release the coating from the surface of Photosensitive the aluminium when the ink is layer applied. The photosensitive layer contributes to PRO-T3’s high sensitivity and productivity. New MULTIGRAIN V New Fine Particle Dispersion (MGV) Technology (FPD) technology dramatically PRO-T3 has a highly specialised improves the rate the fount new micro-graining process solution penetrates the applied to the surface of the coating, speeding up the aluminium, guaranteeing the on-press start-up routine and widest possible latitude in terms dramatically improving on- of ink/water balance on-press. press performance when using solution. MGV Technology This diagram highlights how High improves run lengths and ink/ water balance on press. Run length MGV technology Original grain technology Low Bad Water / Ink balance Good
- 5. BRILLIA HD PRO-T3 PROCESSLESS PLATE The biggest breakthrough in on-press performance Brillia HD PRO-T has been successfully The result represents Fujifilm’s most used by many printers around the world advanced printing plate ever, with a for the last five years. Despite this, combination of technologies that exhibit Fujifilm scientists in Tokyo have been higher ink receptivity with much faster investigating ways in which the plate could development on-press, and a much wider be improved to make it even easier to use. tolerance of different press conditions, ink formulations and fount solutions. How it works These diagrams highlight at a microscopic level how 1 2 PRO-T3 works. The on- press development process Hardening of image area has been optimised to such during exposure an extent that the plate Go to press coating is removed with a minimal amount of make- Before exposure Exposure 3 4 Removal of Fount solution coating layers penetrates by ink non-image area FPD and RSS technologies reduce coating adhesion Fount solution applied Ink applied On-press development comparison This diagram highlights how the on-press development PRO-T2 PRO-T3 with normal improved. PRO-T3 works fount solution PRO-T3 with fount solution 'FountMax but its performance can be Blue 30.40 AF PRO-T' and 'FountMax 30.50 PRO-T' Ink density Better on press development because the formulation of and ink receptivity Press: Heidelberg SM74 Fount: Substifix4% + IPA6% tailored to optimise the Ink: Pantone red softening of the non-image area of the plate and therefore maximise the on-press *Actual on press development behaviour development process. 10 20 30 40 50 may vary according to press, ink and paper conditions. These results were Number of sheets obtained from internal tests.
- 6. www.pro-t3.com.au Ultra-high quality plate production Unlike some plate production systems that reduce chemistry consumption, Brillia HD PRO-T3 does not suffer from any quality limitations, as it has a specification of 1-99% resolution and is capable of reproducing 20µm FM screening. In addition, because PRO-T3 does not require any processing or finishing involving chemistry or gum, the stability and consistency of output is actually better than a traditionally processed plate. The end result is consistent, ultra-high quality print delivered quickly and easily. Stable, high quality printing This diagram highlights reproduce various screening technologies and in particular AM175 CoRes300 FM20
- 7. BRILLIA HD PRO-T3 PROCESSLESS PLATE The ultimate environmental plate The environmental performance of a printing plate can only really be judged by considering the carbon footprint impact across the product’s full life cycle. This type of analysis is complex, but takes into account the impact on the environment of the product at all stages of its life, see diagram below: Design Manufacture Transport Use Disposal For a plate, the product life cycle analysis applies to all component parts of the production process. With PRO-T3, there is complete elimination of the processor, associated chemistry, energy required to power the processor, water and waste from plate production. By removing all these aspects of processing we are able to achieve a significant reduction in the overall carbon footprint, and therefore minimised impact on the environment. Plate Processor Chemistry Water Waste Disposal Design Manufacture Transport Use Disposal This table highlights the carbon footprint impact of the plate production process and which elements are eliminated with Brillia HD PRO-T3. Tackling environmental issues also has business benefits. By introducing PRO-T3, a printer can significantly improve environmental performance and then promote these benefits to the print buyer. Introducing PRO-T3 can also be used as part of a continuous improvement programme required for ISO 14001, for example.
- 8. BRILLIA HD PRO-T3 PROCESSLESS PLATE Technical specifications Brillia HD PRO-T3 Print application commercial Laser type thermal LD 830 nm (800 – 850 nm) Technology non-ablative, processless Sensitivity 120 mJ/cm2 Resolution 200 lpi (1 – 99%) FM screen compatible yes, FM20 Gauges 0.15, 0.20, 0.30 mm Safelight white 400 lux for two hours for latent image visibility Latent image up to 1 week Contrast acceptable after exposure Developer / replenisher N/A [email protected] Bath life N/A This brochure was printed by Gum N/A Ink on Paper, Lonsdale South Australia Run length* unbaked 100,000 processless plates. Run length* baked not practical UV-ink characteristics (unbaked) not recommended UV-ink characteristics (baked) not recommended * Compatible pressroom products Press chemical Product name Benefit quick start-up for reduced (up to 5%) or without IPA, FountMax Blue 30.40 AF PRO-T Fountain solution wide ink/water balance for IPA (above 5%) FountMax Blue 30.50 PRO-T stable printing condition ECOPOWDER C 5020 (20 µm) Powder better run length ECOPOWDER C 5030 (30 µm) Wash WashMax 60.10 MI, WashMax UV 100.01 limited damage to plates Plate cleaner CS-1 limited damage to plates Quality checker QC-1 For more information please visit www.pro-t3.com.au or contact your local Fujifilm sales representative. 114 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale NSW 2100 Tel: 1300 650 504 Fax: 1300 650 512 ©2012 FUJIFILM Australia Pty Ltd Spec cations are subject to change without notice. The name FUJIFILM and the FUJIFILM logo are trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation. All other trademarks shown are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. E&OE.