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Kodak THERMOFLEX Narrow Hybrid
Combined digital flexographic and offset platemaking.
Kodak THERMOFLEX platesetters help turn prepress into a controlled, digital manufacturing process allowing printers and converters to enhance print results, reduce cycle times, and improve process control.

The THERMOFLEX Narrow Hybrid platesetter is the ideal choice for narrow web printers and trade shops seeking high-quality print results on a wide variety of substrates. It provides the flexibility to image offset plates, flexographic and letterpress plates, and film - all in one device. Operators can easily load any plate size up to the maximum 762 x 762 mm (30 x 30 in.) for flexo, and 762 x 744 mm (30 x 29 in.) for offset plates, and have the option of imaging multiple plates in one pass.

Industry-leading technologies - KODAK HYPERFLEX Ready imaging for flexo and Kodak Staccato screening for offset - deliver high-impact, repeatable print results, while the reliable THERMOFLEX platesetter architecture facilitates plate loading and unloading to minimize plate damage. The product's small footprint, easy-to-use TIFF Front End software, and universal workflow connectivity make it an easy fit for printers, trade shops, and converters utilizing any type of printing technology. Combined with KODAK PRINERGY POWERPACK workflow system, color proofing systems, and internet connectivity tools, THERMOFLEX platesetters are part of a complete solution that delivers quality, fast payback, and customer satisfaction.

  Features and Benefits
  • Accommodates flexo, letterpress, offset plates and film on one device
  • Plate-to-plate repeatability
  • High-quality printing on a wide variety of substrates
  • Proven reliability
  • Universal workflow connectivity
  • Easy operation

Kodak ThermoFlex Narrow Hybrid Platesetter*

Performance**
V (very fast) speed

FLexo

3.5 m2/hour (76 mm/3 in/ per minute) at 2540 dpi

Offset

10.7 m2/hour (240 mm/9.4 in. per minute) at 2540 dpi

Media Specifications
Media type

Qualified digital flexographic and rotary letterpress, and dry-offset plates including both film-backed and steel-backed (830 nm)
Qualified processless film (830 nm)

Qualified thermal offset plates 830 nm)

Media size
(Multiple plate configuration is also available)
Any plate size up to 762 x 762 mm (30 x 30 in.) Any plate size up to 762 x 744 mm (30 x 29 in.)
Media thickness 0.1 to 5 mm (0.004 to 0.197 in.) Up to 0.3mm(for pre-punch only 0.3 mm supported)

Repeatability

5 microns between two plates imaged on the same device (at maximum plate size) 5 microns between two plates imaged on the same device (at maximum plate size)
Resolution Variable from 80 to 140 dpmm Variable from 80 to 140 dpmm

Screening***

AM screening: 1 to 99% at 175 LPI line screen
Kodak Maxtone hybrid screening
HyperFlex resolution enhancement software
AM screening: 1 to 99% at 175 LPI line screen
Kodak Maxtone hybrid screening
HyperFlex resolution enhancement software
Physical Characteristics
Size (H x W x D)
1,340 x 1,760 x 900 mm (53 x 69 x 36 in.)

1,340 x 1,760 x 900 mm (53 x 69 x 36 in.)

Options

Combination vacuum and magnetic drum Combination vacuum and magnetic drum

* Specifications are subject to change
**   Imaging speeds vary slightly depending on media sensitivity.
*** Imaging specification may exceed media capability.