Kodak Trendsetter News

The KODAK TRENDSETTER NEWS Platesetter brings the quality, stability, and consistency of thermal imaging to newspaper printing at an affordable cost. Newspaper printers have relied on the TRENDSETTER NEWS Platesetter for dependable, consistent printing for over a decade, and now this prepress workhorse is available with new features to help newspapers become more competitive and profitable and now this prepress workhorse is available with new features to help newspapers become more competitive and profitable. Redesigned and updated for new industry challenges, the TRENDSETTER NEWS Platesetter has a smaller footprint, new features, and the latest hardware and software technologies.
Selected features and benefits
- Equipped with KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology, delivering unparalleled stability, reliability, and accuracy for high-quality plates and fewer remakes. Enables KODAK STACCATO Screening for vibrant, high quality images.
- Produces high resolution and stable imaging, allowing newspaper printers to expand into semi-commercial printing for greater revenue opportunities
- Offers the flexibility to match your business needs at a price you can afford:
- Throughput from 80 to 150 plates per hour
- Three automation options – fully automatic plate loading and unloading, manual load and automatic unload, or manual load and unload
- Supports your sustainability initiatives:
- Smaller footprint for shipping waste and cost reduction
- Non process plate ready, so you can completely eliminate your plate processor and chemistry
- Backed by Kodak’s world-class service and support organization
The TRENDSETTER NEWS Platesetter can be a key element to improving the Stability of your printing business, helping you achieve your quality, efficiency, profitability, and environmental goals.
Specifications
Technology | 830 nm laser thermal imaging, external drum | ||
Autoloader capacity | Single wide | Double wide | |
(S-AL, F-AL, V-AL models) | Standard | Standard | Wide/Full |
Plate: 0.2 mm (0.008 in.) 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) |
250 200 166 |
125 100 83 |
80 60 40 |
Throughput @ plate width:* | Model | Standard Option | w/ Commercial Option |
320 mm (12.5 in.)890 mm (35 in.) | S S-AU S-AL F-AL V-ALS S-AU S-AL F-AL V-AL |
80 pph 80 pph 80 pph 110 pph 150 pph42 pph 42 pph 42 pph 60 pph 68 pph |
80 pph 80 pph 80 pph 100 pph N/A42 pph 42 pph 42 pph 42 pph N/A |
Workflow connectivity | Optimal connection via KODAK NEWSMANAGER and PRINERGY EVO Workflow. PRINERGY EVO TIFF Downloader Software connects to most third-party workflow systems. | ||
Resolution | 1200 or 1270 dpi With commercial option (not available for V-AL): 2400/1200 or 2540/1270 dpi |
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Screening | 200 lpi; 25-micron STACCATO Screening With commercial option (not available for V-AL): 450 lpi, 20-micron STACCATO Screening |
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Media type | Thermal IR-sensitive aluminum plates, 830 nm Recommended: KODAK THERMALNEWS GOLD Digital Plates, KODAK PF-N Non Process Plates*, or KODAK NS Digital Newspaper Plates** *Available in Americas, **Available in United States and Canada |
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Maximum plate size: around drum x along drum | All models: Single wide (broadsheet): 700 x 450 mm (27.56 x 17.7 in.) Full option: 838 x 450 mm (33.0 x 17.7 in.)Double wide (panorama): 700 x 985 mm (27.56 x 38.8 in.) Wide option: 700 x 1118 mm (27.56 x 44 in.) Full option: 838 x 1118 mm (33 x 44 in.) |
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Minimum plate size: around drum x along drum | S-AU, S-AL, F-AL, V-AL models: Single wide: 398 x 270 mm (15.7 x 10.6 in.) Double wide: 398 x 451 mm (15.7 x 17.75 in.) Manual bypass: 305 x 215 mm (12 x 8.5 in.)S model: Single wide: 267 x 215 mm (10.5 x 8.5 in.) Double wide: 267 x 451 mm (10.5 x 17.75 in.) |
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Size (H x W x D) | S-AL, F-AL, V-AL models: 210 x 200 x 180 cm (83 x 79 x 71 in.)S-AU model: 210 x 200 x 180 cm (83 x 79 x 71 in.) (height is to top of unload table in raised position) S model:160 x 200 x 120 cm (63 x 79 x 48 in.) |
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Weight | S-AL, F-AL, V-AL models: 750 kg (1653 lbs.)S-AU model: 744 kg (1640 lbs.) S model:650 kg (1433 lbs.) |