Agfa Azura V

Based on proven photopolymer technology, Azura Vi combines outstanding lithographic quality with easy handling and excellent durability. However it does not require a low maintenance developer, so eliminating one of the main variables affecting image consistency. Printers can now use a simple clean out gum in their existing photopolymer plate processors after installing a simple modification kit or even use a less expensive clean out unit (COU) in case they want to replace an old processor. Chemistry-free operation increases the green credentials of any commercial printer who is keen to minimize his environmental impact through less waste and no water usage during the process. Violet diode platesetters excel at low cost of ownership, extremely long life span and absolute reliability. Azura Vi is yet more proof of the lasting success of violet CtP. This new, chemistry-free plate works with all mainstream violet CtP units currently in use at commercial print sites across the world and emitting at least 30 mW. During exposure, the violet laser diode starts the polymerisation of the image area, which is completed in the preheat section of the COU. Subsequently the plate is gummed with standard plate gum, removing the unexposed non-image area.