Are you looking for a printing plate that makes a difference? Having trouble finding a way to reduce paper and ink waste? Want a printing plate that is truly ecological, economical and easy to use, and will stand up to some of the most demanding print conditions? Then look no further.
Avatar T-ZP is a thermal, zero-process plate designed for newspapers and coldset web applications. By eliminating processing from plate making, printers can save time and money without compromising on-press performance. Enjoy the benefits of a robust, long-run plate with both conventional and UV inks, which offers fast clean up and restarts. Avatar T-ZP is the fastest no-process plate on today’s market offering real productivity and ecology benefits without giving up durability. Meet the new standard for thermal newspapers – Avatar T-ZP.
Benefits
The Avatar T-ZP ILF plate makes us greener, which I love. It reduces packaging, waste, ink, water and paper. It cuts down on startup and labor—increasing our profitability.
Jeff Wagner, Owner - White Wolf Web
Stable image contract
Image contrast remains stable in both light (12 h) and dark conditions (5 days)
Reduced on-press water usage
Avatar T-ZP users enjoy up to 20% lower dampening settings, reduced web breaks and they are printing cleaner and sharper.
Interleaf-free version available
The interleaf-free version eliminates the need for interleaf paper during the plate loading process in the CtP system, making loading more efficient and streamlined. Removing the need for de-leafing slip sheets prevents production stops that require manual intervention. This solution saves cost and maintenance by eliminating the need for offline de-leafer systems. Eliminating interleaf paper is also more eco-friendly.
Easy quality control
Compatible with vision bender IR cameras & barcode readers
Consistent quality
Avatar T-ZP delivers stable and consistent image quality supporting up to 150 lpi, 1-99%, depending on platesetter capability. The print quality of Avatar T-ZP establishes a new standard for zero-process plates in today’s newspaper market.
Easy to use
Our patented zero-process technology eliminates chemical processing variability for greater convenience. No processor to maintain, no chemistry to warehouse or waste to dispose of, simplifying your day-to-day operation. And you can handle it in standard office light too.
Impressive restart performance
You can stop and restart your press with minimum waste in no time.
| Press characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Technology | Negative working, no process, thermal photopolymer technology |
| Substrate | High-quality grained and anodized aluminum |
| Spectral sensitivity | 830 nm thermal |
| Energy | 130 mJ/cm² |
| Platesetter compatibility | Accredited for most common 830 nm external drum plate setters |
| Plate sizes | All newspaper sizes, single and broadsheets |
| Gauges | 0.15-0.40 mm (0.006-0.016”) |
| Resolution | AM up to 130 lpi |
| Sublima up to 150 lpi | |
| Applications | Newspaper and coldset web applications |
| Run length | Up to 100,000 |
| Up to 30,000 in UV |
| Environment | |
|---|---|
| Light conditions | Standard office light |
| Room conditions (T, RH) | 18-24 °C (64-75 °F), <70% RH |
| Storage conditions | Below 32 °C (90 °F), <70% RH |
| ECO3 optimized pressroom supplies | |
|---|---|
| Plate cleaner | Oxidative: ANTURA CtP Plate Cleaner |
| (low-power curing)-UV: ANTURA UV PL Cleaner | |
| Fountain solution | Avatar T-ZP is compatible with all ECO3 fountain solutions |
| Roller and blanket wash Avatar | T-ZP is compatible with all ECO3 roller and blanket washes |
| Correction material | Process-free deletion pen |
| Pressroom specialties | ANTURA contrast enhancer |
