From entry-level platesetters to high-end computer-to-plate (CtP) engines – the Avalon 8‑up series of thermal platesetters for commercial and packaging printing has a best-in-class solution in store for every need. With their reputation for solid dependability, these CtP engines prove themselves in terms of quality, consistency and productivity, and they’re sustainable to boot.
Our Avalon C platesetters deliver dependable, high-quality thermal CTP imaging using fiber-coupled laser diode technology—an ideal solution for businesses looking for proven performance and cost-effective operation. With a wide range of models, Avalon C offers flexible throughput options to match various production needs.
For operations requiring higher throughput, expanded format support or integration with advanced automation, Avalon N CtP systems provide a premium solution. Featuring cutting-edge GLV technology, the Avalon N supports the fastest imaging speeds in the lineup and includes advanced options like robotic loading and 40-up format capability.
Whether you're looking for reliable daily output or peak-performance production, the Avalon family offers the right fit for your print operation.
Benefits
Read moreECO3’s focus on ecology, economy and extra convenience fits perfectly with our strategy of offering customers industry-leading, innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.
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Proven technology
While Avalon 8-up entry-level platesetters feature fiber-coupled laser technology to guarantee superior quality, the high-end engines are equipped with Grating Light Valve (GLV) imaging technology, featuring both the GLV itself and a solid-state laser diode bar. The result? A large number of beams, ensuring exceptional imaging speed and a low drum rotation velocity.
Industry-leading productivity
One of ECO3’s star performers, Avalon addresses the needs of large, medium and small-volume printers. Combine the Avalon N8-90XT and the Energy Elite Eco printing plate to reach an exceptional throughput speed of 70 pph. Most of the Avalon platesetters are also upgradable, and evolve with you as your business grows.
Sublime imaging quality
Avalon 8-up engines yield consistent, first-rate imaging quality of up to 340 lpi Sublima, depending on your model. Even entry-level platesetters outdo the competition in imaging resolution (up to 280 lpi Sublima), guaranteeing Avalon’s trademark excellence.
Automation – Make your choice
All entry-level engines feature manual loading, but they can be combined with a single or multi-cassette autoloader for increased automation and productivity. For the high-end Avalon N8-90 engine, there’s an advanced option: the Expert Loader, a compact 8-up pallet loader for full prepress automation.
Plate loading robot
Plate loading of the Avalon 8-up and VLF models can be automated using a custom-made plate-loading robot.
Perfectly upgradable
The Avalon 8-up can be upgraded to meet your expanding production requirements. Using the same base engine, you can upgrade from an entry-level manual machine to a high-productivity, fully automated model by simply adding modules.
Avalon C8 & N8 CtP engines
The overview below lists all engines from the Avalon C8-30 E to the superfast N8-90 XT model. Plate loaders are listed below the engine overview.
| Avalon C8-30 E, ES, S, XT & XXT | |
|---|---|
| Imaging technology | - Avalon C8-30 E: 48-channel fiber-coupled - Avalon C8-30 ES: 64-channel fiber-coupled - Avalon C8-30 S: 72-channel fiber-coupled - Avalon C8-30 XT: 96-channel fiber-coupled - Avalon C8-30 XXT: 128-channel fiber-coupled |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Press punch | Optional, max. 5 sets |
| Resolutions | 1500/1800/2400/2540 dpi or 1200/1500/1800/2400 dpi or 1800/2400/2540/2800 dpi |
| Throughput (925 x 675 mm, 2400 dpi, no punch) | - Avalon C8-30 E: 22 pph - Avalon C8-30 ES: 27 pph - Avalon C8-30 S: 30 pph - Avalon C8-30 XT: 36 pph - Avalon C8-30 XXT: 44 pph |
| Manual loading | Yes |
| Optional loading systems | - Avalon C8 ALS (200 plates) - Avalon C8 ALM3 (3 x 50 plates) - Avalon C8 ALM5 (5 x 50 plates) - Avalon C8 PL (1,500 plates pallet loading) - Avalon C8 EL (1,200 plates) |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 300 x 300 mm (11.81 x 11.81″) |
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 1,163 x 940 mm (45.79 x 37″) |
| Thickness | 0.13 - 0.3 mm (5.12-12 mil) |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) | 1,163 x 928 mm (45.79 x 36.53”) |
| Weight | 1,150 kg (2,535 lb) |
| Size | - Width: 2,700 mm (78.35″) - Depth: 1,900 mm (64.96″) - Height: 1,150 mm (42.13″) |
| Temperature range (CtP and autoloader) | Recommended: 18-28 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-60 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | Single-phase 200-240V, 4.5 kW |
| Avalon C8-90 S & XT | |
|---|---|
| Imaging technology | - Avalon C8-90 S: 96-channel fiber-coupled - Avalon C8-90 XT: 128-channel fiber-coupled |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External double drum |
| Press punch | Optional, max. 5 sets |
| Resolutions | 1500/1800/2400/2540 dpi or 1200/1500/1800/2400 dpi or 1800/2400/2540/2800 dpi |
| Throughput (925 x 675 mm, 2400 dpi, no punch) | - Avalon C8-90 S: 51 pph - Avalon C8-90 XT: 67 pph |
| Manual loading | No |
| Optional loading systems | Requires Avalon C8 PL with 1.500 plates pallet load |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 450 x 370 mm (17.72 x 14.57″) |
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 1,163 x 940 mm (45.79 x 37″) |
| Thickness | 0.13 - 0.3 mm (5.12-12 mil) |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) | 1,163 x 928 mm (45.79 x 36.53”) |
| Weight | 1,150 kg (2,535 lb) |
| Size | - Width: 2,700 mm (78.35″) - Depth: 1,900 mm (64.96″) - Height: 1,150 mm (42.13″) |
| Temperature range (CtP and autoloader) | Recommended: 18-28 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-60 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | Single-phase 200-240V, 4.5 kW |
| Avalon N8-30 S & XT | |
|---|---|
| Imaging technology | - Avalon N8-30 S: 64-channel fiber-coupled - Avalon N8-30 XT: 96-channel fiber-coupled |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Press punch | Optional, max. 4 sets |
| Resolutions | 1200, 2400 & 2540 dpi |
| Throughput (1030 x 800 mm, 2400 dpi, Energy Elite Eco) | - Avalon N8-30 S: 24 pph - Avalon N8-30 XT: 32 pph |
| Manual loading | Yes (feed tray mandatory) |
| Semi-manual loading | Not available |
| Automatic (autoloader) | Yes |
| Pallet loader | Not available |
| Manual unloading | Yes |
| In line unloading | Yes |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) | - 650 x 370 mm (25.5 x 14.6”) - Optional with punch connection kit: 304 x 370 mm (11.9 x 14.6”) - Optional without punch connection kit: 324 x 370 mm (12.8 x 14.6”) |
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) | - 1,160 x 940 mm (45.6 x 37.0″) - Optional with punch connection kit: 1,150 x 940 mm (45.3 x 37.0″) |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) | 1,160 x 924 mm (45.6 x 36.4″) Grip: 8/8 mm. With the punch connection kit (When the 8 mm clamp is set, the maximum drum rotation speed will be limited to 600 rpm. When the 8mm clamp is not installed, the leading edge clamp is 12 mm and the tail edge clamp is 12 or 8 mm. |
| Weight | 1,260 kg (2778 lb) |
| Size | - Width: 4,330 mm (170.5″) - Depth: 2,200 mm (98.4″) - Height: 1,370 mm (53.9”) |
| Temperature range (CtP & autoloader) | Recommended: 18-26 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-70 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | Single-phase 220-240V, 9 kW |
| Avalon N8-90 E, S & XT | |
|---|---|
| Imaging technology | - Avalon N8-90 E: GLV 512 beams - Avalon N8-90 S: GLV 512 beams - Avalon N8-90 XT: GLV 1024 beams |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Press punch | optional, max 6 sets |
| Resolutions | 1200, 2400 & 2540 dpi (optionally 4000 & 4800 dpi for N8-90 E & S) |
| Throughput (1030 x 800 mm, 2400 dpi, Energy Elite Eco) | - Avalon N8-90 E: 36 pph - Avalon N8-90 S: 48 pph - Avalon N8-90 XT: 70 pph |
| Manual loading | Yes |
| Semi-manual loading | Not available |
| Automatic (autoloader) | Yes |
| Pallet loader | Yes |
| Manual unloading | Yes |
| In line unloading | Yes |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 304 x 293 mm (11.9 x 11.5″) |
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 1,165 x 938 mm (45.9″ x 36.9″) |
| Thickness | 0.15 - 0.3 mm (6-12 mil, options for 0.4 mm support available) |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) | 1,165 x 938 mm (45.9 x 36.9”) Grip 6/6mm. With punch connection kit (When the 8 mm clamp is set, the maximum drum rotation speed will be limited to 600 rpm. When the 8mm clamp is not installed, the leading edge clamp is 12 mm and the tail edge clamp is 12 or 8 mm. |
| Weight | 1115 kg (2453 lb) |
| Size | - Width: 2,640 mm (103.9″) - Depth: 1,475 mm (58.1″) - Height: 1,394 mm (54.9″) |
| Temperature range (CtP and autoloader) | Recommended: 18-26 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-70 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | Single-phase 200-240V, 30A |
Avalon C8 systems with plate loaders
| Avalon C8-30 E ALS, Avalon C8-30 S ALS, Avalon C8-30 XT ALS & Avalon C8-30 XXT ALS | |
|---|---|
| Imaging technology | - Avalon C8-30 E ALS: 48-channel fiber-coupled - Avalon C8-30 S ALS: 72-channel fiber-coupled - Avalon C8-30 XT ALS: 96-channel fiber-coupled - Avalon C8-30 XXT ALS: 128-channel fiber-coupled |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Press punch | Optional, max 5 sets |
| Resolutions | 1500/1800/2400/2540 dpi or 1200/1500/1800/2400 dpi or 1800/2400/2540/2800 dpi |
| Throughput (1030 x 800 mm, 2400 dpi, Energy Elite Eco) | - Avalon C8-30 E ALS: 28 pph - Avalon C8-30 S ALS: 30 pph - Avalon C8-30 XT ALS: 37 pph - Avalon C8-30 XXT ALS: 44 pph |
| Automatic (autoloader) | Yes |
| Plate capacity | 100 single plates |
| Paper removal | Automatic |
| Optional loading systems | No |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 370 x 370 mm (14,57 x 14,57”) |
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 1,163 x 940 mm (45.79 x 37″) |
| Thickness | 0.15 - 0.3 mm |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) | 1,163 x 928 mm (45.79 x 36.53”) |
| Weight | 1,280 kg (2821 lb) |
| Size | - Width: 1.930 mm (75.98″) - Depth: 2,311 mm (90.98″) - Height: 1,460 mm (45.28″) |
| Temperature range (CtP and autoloader) | Recommended: 18-28 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-60 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | single-phase AC 220 V±5% 50/60 Hz |
| Rated power | 5.6 kW |
Plate loading automation for Avalon C8 engines
Depending on the engine, these are the specifications of various loaders.
| Avalon C8 ALS | |
|---|---|
| Plate capacity | 200 single plates (0.13 mm – 0.3 mm) |
| Number of cassettes | 1 |
| Paper removal | Automatic |
| Min. plate size | 370 x 370 mm (14.57 x 14.57”) |
| Max. plate size | 1,163 x 940 mm (45.79 x 37”) |
| Weight | 580 kg (1278 lb) |
| Size | - Width: 1,930 mm (75.98″) - Depth: 1,170 mm (46.06″) - Height: 1,150 mm (45.28″) |
| Environment | 18~28°C - RH: 40%~60% (non-condensing) |
| Power | 220V/7A |
| Rated power | 0.75 kW |
| Avalon C8 ALM3 & ALM5 | |
|---|---|
| Plate capacity | - Avalon C8 ALM3: 3 x 50 single plates (0.13 mm – 0.3 mm) - Avalon C8 ALM5: 5 x 50 single plates (0.13 mm – 0.3 mm) |
| Number of cassettes | - Avalon C8 ALM3: 3 - Avalon C8 ALM5: 5 |
| Paper removal | Automatic |
| Min. plate size | 280 x 280 mm (11" x 11”) |
| Max. plate size | 1,163 x 940 mm mm (45.79” x 37”) |
| Weight | - Avalon C8 ALM3: 670 kg (1477 lb) - Avalon C8 ALM5: 770 kg (1697 lb) |
| Size | - Width: 1,850 mm (72.83″) - Depth: 1,225 mm (48.22″) - Height: 1,100 mm (43.30″) |
| Temperature range | Recommended: 18-28°C |
| Humidity range | 40~60% (non-condensing) |
| Power | Single-phase AC 220V 50/60Hz |
| Rated power | 1.5 kW |
| Avalon C8 PL | |
|---|---|
| Plate capacity | 1,500 single plates on one pallet (0.13 mm – 0.3 mm) |
| Number of pallets | 1 |
| Paper removal | Automatic |
| Min. plate size | 370 x 370 mm (14.57" x 14.57”) |
| Max. plate size | 1,163 x 940 mm mm (45.79” x 37”) |
| Weight | 620 kg (1366 lb) |
| Size | - Width: 1,910 mm (75.2″) - Depth: 1,750 mm (68.9″) - Height: 1,260 mm (49.6″) |
| Environment | 18~28°C - RH: 40%~60% (non-condensing) |
| Power | 220V/7A |
| Rated power | 1.1 kW |
| C8 EL VAR L, C8 EL VAR R, C8 EL FIX L & C8 EL FIX R | |
|---|---|
| Plate capacity | 1,200 single plates on one pallet (0.13 mm – 0.3 mm) |
| Number of pallets | 1 |
| Paper removal | Automatic |
| Min. plate size | 740 x 605 mm (29.13 x 23.81”) |
| Max. plate size | 1,163 x 940 mm mm (45.79” x 37”) |
| Weight | 750 Kg |
| Size | - Length: 2,930 mm (115.4") - Width: 1,850 mm (72.8") Height: 1,550 mm (61") |
| Temperature range | 18~23°C |
| Humidity range | 40%~60% (non-condensing) |
| Power | 205-230 V, 50/60 Hz, 2~ +PE |
| Rated power | 0.79 KW |
Plate loading automation for Avalon N8 engines
Depending on the engine, these are the specifications of various loaders.
| Avalon N8-AL E (for Avalon N8-30 S/XT and Avalon N8-90 E/S) | |
|---|---|
| Plate capacity | 100 plates (0.15 mm – 0.3 mm) |
| Number of cassettes | None (plates are positioned on the table) |
| Min. plate size | 1,165 x 950 mm (45.9 x 37.4″) |
| Max. plate size | 304 x 305 mm (11.9 x 12.0″) |
| Weight | 300 kg (662 lb) |
| Size (when connected directly to Avalon N8-30) | - Width: 1,700 mm (66.9″) - Depth: 1,510 mm (59.4″) - Height: 1,285 mm (50.6″) |
| Avalon N8-AL S (for Avalon N8-30 S/XT and Avalon N8-90 E/S/XT) | |
|---|---|
| Plate capacity | 100 plates (0.15 – 0.3 mm) |
| 75 plates (0.4 mm) | |
| Number of cassettes | 1 |
| Min. plate size | 304 x 370 mm (11.9 x 14.6″) |
| Max. plate size | 1,165 x 940 mm (45.9 x 37.0″) |
| Weight | 600 kg (1323 lb) |
| Size | - Width: 1,827 mm (71.9″) - Depth: 2,351 mm (91.1″) - Height: 1,530 mm (60.2″) |
| Avalon N8-AL M (for Avalon N8-30 S/XT and Avalon N8-90 E/S/XT) | |
|---|---|
| Plate capacity | 100 plates (0.15 – 0.3 mm) |
| 75 plates (0.4 mm) | |
| Number of cassettes | 3 (upgradable to 5) |
| Min. plate size | 304 x 370 mm (11.9 x 14.6″) |
| Max. plate size | 1,165 x 940 mm (45.9 x 37.0″) |
| Weight | 1,160 kg (2557 lb) 5 cassettes |
| 1,088 kg (2381 lb) 3 cassettes | |
| Size | - Width: 3,345 mm (131.7″) - Depth: 2,351 mm (91.1″) - Height: 1,530 mm (60.2″) |
| Expert Loader (for Avalon N8-90 S/XT) | |
|---|---|
| Plate capacity | - Pallet: 1200 plates (0.3 – 0.4 mm) - Cassette: 100 plates (0.15 – 0.4 mm) |
| Number of cassettes | 1 or 2 |
| Min. plate size | 740 x 605 mm (29.1 x 23.8″) (500 x 400 mm (19.7 x 15.7″) with cassette) |
| Max. plate size | 1,165 x 950 mm (45.9 x 37.4″) |
| Weight | 750 kg (1654 lb) |
| Size | - Width: 2,930 mm (115.4″) - Depth: 1,850 mm (72.8″) - Height: 1,550 mm (61.0″) - Height with open hood: 2,395 mm (94.3″) |
CtP and IoT - Unlocking opportunities through connectivity
In recent years, few technological innovations have caught as much attention as the Internet of Things (IoT). With the potential to cause a great shift for the printing industry, the IoT uses sensors, analytics, and machine learning to predict maintenance needs. As a consequence, ECO3 can offer precisely tailored services that can substantially reduce downtime for printers.
Using the internet, ECO3 can remotely monitor CtP systems, clean-out units and plate processors. The data collected are analyzed to uncover patterns, predict maintenance needs, or improve system efficiencies. This helps to anticipate and solve potential problems before they can disrupt print operations, either now or in the future. By enabling proactive decision-making, IoT ensures printing companies maintain operational efficiencies, save on costs and reduce unwanted waste.
