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Fujifilm launches the Brillia LP-NNW CTP newspaper plate

Designed to work with platesetters with a lower laser power, the plate offers excellent press performance.

Manufactured in Tilburg, the LP-NNW plate is a more sensitive plate providing run lengths of up to 200,000 impressions. It is a dedicated high-speed photopolymer plate for violet laser diodes and uses a high sensitivity coating that reduces platesetter production time to prolong its working life. It has superior dot reproduction - less dot gain makes adjustment of the...

Pureprint makes savings with Fujifilm plates and FLH-Z processors

Pureprint, which offers various printing solutions to the corporate, fine art and creative markets, decided to install Fujifilm's Brillia HD LH-PJE non-bake UV plates and FLH-Z series intelligent plate processors, as they wanted a greener solution and a plate deal with a consistent, reliable supplier.

Aaron Archer, group technical manager at Pureprint, says: "The LH-PJE plates don't need baking, have a good visible image after processing and deliver a fine and...

Fujifilm launches environmental calculator

The online calculator enables printers to compare differing plate processing solutions - processed, ZAC -processed, chemistry-free and processless - to see how they compare in terms of environmental performance. The site features a clear guide to each process, identifying the major differences between each technology.

A printer using the calculator simply enters the number and size of the plates used per month; the amount of replenisher and developer consumed; the size of the...

Dumfriesshire Newspaper Group moves to CTP with Fujifilm

Fujifilm today announces that DNG Media, the largest independent publisher and printer of newspapers in Dumfries and Galloway with over 36,000 newspapers printed, circulated and distributed every week, is the first company in the UK to adopt Fujifilm's new Brillia LP-NNW violet CTP plate as part of its move to a fully-automated CTP workflow.

Manufactured in Tilburg, Netherlands, the Brillia LP-NNW plate is a highly-sensitive violet CTP plate for newspaper applications and has...

Fujifilm showcases short run print solutions at Total Print! Expo 2008

Fujifilm today announces that it will be using Total Print! Expo 2008 to showcase its range of short run print solutions, many of which will make their UK debut following their launch at drupa earlier this year.

Following a number of highly significant acquisitions and a strategic partnership with Xerox Corporation, Fujifilm has built an impressive portfolio of solutions targeted at short run printing. The company is now able to offer one of the widest ranges of wide format...

Fujifilm announces toner reduction solution

Stand 315, Total Print! Expo, Earls Court 2, London, 14-16th October 2008 - FUJIFILM today announces that the first UK demonstration of its Toner Quality Control (TQC) solution will be at Total Print! Expo 2008. This solution specifically optimises the toner usage on Xerox DocuColor digital presses, not only reducing the amount of toner used but also producing output quality much closer to offset print.

The TQC software uses ICC profiles to generate a unique...

Fujifilm launches the new Acuity Advance UV Inkjet Printer

Designed to satisfy those print applications that require high resolution imaging, the Acuity Advance now features an opaque white ink option, to complement the standard four colour CMYK offering. The Acuity Advance incorporates a newly developed printhead array, increasing the productivity above that of the HD2504, while still maintaining a near photographic image quality due to its unique variable drop technology. Typical throughput in production mode is up to 22m2/hr while in high...

FUJIFILM launches high speed thermal plate for newspaper applications at IFRA Expo 2008

Thanks to an unprecedented investment programme in plate R&D and manufacturing, FUJIFILM is now able to offer the most complete, high quality, environmentally-friendly range of CTP plate products in the industry. In line with FUJIFILM's long term strategy of offering choice, the Brillia range of CTP plates now comprises both violet and thermal versions, with processed, chemistry-free and processless derivatives. Underpinned by a world-wide support infrastructure and plate...

FUJIFILM launches Excellight™ film for backlit and reflective displays

In addition to outstanding print reproduction, the film delivers vibrant results in both daylight (reflective) and night (backlit) modes, making energy savings possible in daytime use.

With its sharpness and high density, Excellight^TM enables users to achieve high quality photographic image reproduction and is totally flexible in its use. With one medium, users can achieve perfect results with both solvent-based or UV-C inks. It...

Independent Newspapers (Ireland) Ltd reduces environmental impact with Fujiiflm’s LP-NNW ‘low chemistry’ plate

The LP-NNW plate will run on Independent Newspapers' two Krause LS Jet 300 BlueFin CTP lines which are currently being installed.

Brendan Elebert, production and procurement director at Independent Newspaper (Ireland) Limited, says: "Fujifilm plates have been our plates of choice since opening our CityWest printing plant in November 2000. The new LP-NNW plate requires less laser power and uses Fujifilm's low replenishment chemistry, which results in lower energy and...