Low chemistry plate solves imaging problems

AC Print, a general commercial printer in Brixham, Devon, UK has switched to Fujifilm's Brillia HD PRO-V low chemistry plate to achieve quality it has never previously experienced.

Supplied through one of Fujifilm's dealers, Avon Graphics, the Brillia HD PRO-V plates have been in use for the last few months.

According to Andy Payne, a director at AC Print: 'We use a Highwater Python CTP system and IGP 880 processor, and had found that with our previous plate choice we experienced an incredible amount of image development problems.

It had got to the point where we were very unhappy, and so we began discussions with Avon Graphics who recommended the Fujifilm Brillia HD PRO-V plates.

He further explained: 'Since we started using the PRO-V plates we haven't looked back.

Both Avon Graphics and Fujifilm directly have given us exceptional customer service - I am absolutely delighted with it, nothing is too much trouble.

And the plates themselves have made a huge difference to the quality of the work we can produce.

We now consistently obtain a much sharper, cleaner image.

Since day one we haven't experienced any issues, and besides the leap in image quality, we are also using a system that is better for the environment.

We're cutting back on the chemical waste we produce, which is not only "greener" for the business but also saves us a considerable amount of money in waste disposal costs.

And, because we no longer have to re-image any plates, we're making considerable time savings as well.

Brillia HD PRO-V is the latest Fujifilm plate designed to use less chemistry, while meaning less maintenance of the finishing unit and produces less waste than its processed alternatives, said Fujifilm.

In addition, the replenisher normally required to control the pH or conductivity of the bath is no longer needed.

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