Computer-to-plate, CTP, Platesetter
Buying a used computer-to-plate (CTP) system is a big decision, as you
will not have the same level of support from a vendor as you would if
you brought brand-new. So you really have to do your homework.
The top-of-the-line system would be a Kodak (Creo) Trendsetter or Lotem
Quantum with the famous Creo thermal head. As the laser is the most
expensive part of the system, you will want to check the mileage (hours
of imaging, ie operation).
Workflow (software package to drive the CTP) is crucial, so you need to
have it in already in place before you buy the CTP, or else line up a
vendor who will take care of connecting the CTP to a supported workflow.
You need to find a consumables vendor who will support the machine.
Again, this is where the Kodak/Creo have an advantage in the secondary
market, as virtually every metal plate vendor can run their stuff on a
Creo CTP.
Next in line are the Agfa, Fuji and Dnaippon platesetters in terms of
desirability. If you already have one of these machines in the shop and
are familiar with it, then you shouldn't have any problem. But beware,
if this is your first purchase of CTP, you should make sure you have
vendors who can offer local, not remote support.
Obviously, the converted HP laser printers are only capable of imaging
polyester or paper plates, and at most are suitable for one or two
color work. But it's still less costly than burning film.
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2008 Screen Platerite 8800 Computer to Plate CTP
$95,000.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5d 10h 54m
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Kodak Platesetter CTP
$55,000.00 
Time Left: 19d 10h 57m
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KODAK TRENDSETTER 800 III QUANTUM-PRINERGY-NEW in 2008!
$49,000.00
Time Left: 7d 46m
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2002 Screen PTR Platerite 4000II Computer to Plate CTP
$41,500.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 5d 10h 53m
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SCREEN FUJI MODEL 8000 CTP TRUEFLOW RIP METAL PLATES
$39,500.00
Time Left: 25d 16h 53m
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Screen PT-R8000 CTP imagesetter with SAL
$35,000.00
$38,500.00
Time Left: 3d 18h 6m
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Creo CTP Trendsetter 3244F, 40W laser 100 hours, Yr1999
$35,000.00
Time Left: 28d 16h 23m
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2007 HEIDELBERG SUPRASETTER 52 CTP SYSTEM, THERMAL PLT
$34,900.00
Time Left: 29d 21h 28m
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HEIDELBERG PROSETTER 52 CTP - 2006
$25,000.00
Time Left: 6d 23h 8m
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2006 ABDICK AB DICK COMPUTER TO PLATE DPM34 HSC CTP RIP
$21,000.00
Time Left: 29d 17h 51m
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Cobalt 8 CTP, 60 mW Violet Laser, RIP, Processor, 40"CTP
$19,000.00
Time Left: 20d 23h 59m
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Cobalt 8 CTP, 5 mW Violet Laser, Processor, 40" Plates
$15,000.00
Time Left: 1d 14h 32m
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Cobalt 4 CTP, 5 mW Violet Laser, Processor, 30" Plates
$15,000.00
Time Left: 10d 10h 53m
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AGFA CTP SYSTEM, GALLILEO VS, APOGEE RIP
$14,500.00
Time Left: 8d 14h 1m
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Mitsubishi DPX 460 DTP CTP Polyester Direct to Plate
$14,500.00
Time Left: 16d 16h 7m
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Heidelberg Prosetter 74 CTP Direct to Plate Platesetter
$12,375.00
Time Left: 11d 11h 2m
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2003 Mitsubishi ECO-1630III CTP
$12,000.00
$14,000.00
Time Left: 6d 8h 23m
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MITSUBISHI ECO 163011 CTP SYSTEM (SOLD NEW IN 2002)
$11,945.00
Time Left: 24d 14h 37m
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PUROP-ESKOFOT MITSUBISHI DPX POLEYESTER CTP New7.1 Rip
$10,945.00
Time Left: 28d 14h 39m
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Presstek AB Dick DPM 2340 CTP System + RIP + VERY NICE!
$10,230.00
Time Left: 27d 17h 37m
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