Kodak Trendsetter News

CtP for newspaper

The KODAK TRENDSETTER NEWS Platesetter brings the quality, stability, and consistency of thermal imaging to newspaper printing at an affordable cost.

Newspaper printers have relied on the TRENDSETTER NEWS Platesetter for dependable, consistent printing for over a decade, and now this prepress workhorse is available with new features to help newspapers become more competitive and profitable. Redesigned and updated for new industry challenges, the TRENDSETTER NEWS Platesetter has a smaller footprint, new features, and the latest hardware and software technologies.

Features and Benefits:

Equipped with KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology, delivering unparalleled stability, reliability, and accuracy for high-quality plates and fewer remakes. Enables KODAK STACCATO Screening for vibrant, high quality images.
Produces high resolution and stable imaging, allowing newspaper printers to expand into semi-commercial printing for greater revenue opportunities
Offers the flexibility to match your business needs at a price you can afford:
- Throughput from 80 to 150 plates per hour
- Three automation options – fully automatic plate loading and unloading, manual load and automatic unload, or manual load and unload
Supports your sustainability initiatives:
- Smaller footprint for shipping waste and cost reduction
- Non process plate ready, so you can completely eliminate your plate processor and chemistry
Backed by Kodak’s world-class service and support organization

The TRENDSETTER NEWS Platesetter can be a key element to improving the Stability of your printing business, helping you achieve your quality, efficiency, profitability, and environmental goals.

Kodak Trendsetter News

Technology	830 nm laser thermal imaging, external drum
Autoloader capacity	Single wide	Double wide
(S-AL, F-AL, V-AL models)	Standard	Standard	Wide/Full
Plate: 0.2 mm (0.008 in.) 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) 0.3 mm (0.012 in.)	250 200 166	125 100 83	80 60 40
Throughput @ plate width:*	Model	Standard Option	w/ Commercial Option
320 mm (12.5 in.) 890 mm (35 in.)	S S-AU S-AL F-AL V-AL S S-AU S-AL F-AL V-AL	80 pph 80 pph 80 pph 110 pph 150 pph 42 pph 42 pph 42 pph 60 pph 68 pph	80 pph 80 pph 80 pph 100 pph N/A 42 pph 42 pph 42 pph 42 pph N/A
Workflow connectivity	Optimal connection via KODAK NEWSMANAGER and PRINERGY EVO Workflow. PRINERGY EVO TIFF Downloader Software connects to most third-party workflow systems.
Resolution	1200 or 1270 dpi With commercial option (not available for V-AL): 2400/1200 or 2540/1270 dpi
Screening	200 lpi; 25-micron STACCATO Screening With commercial option (not available for V-AL): 450 lpi, 20-micron STACCATO Screening
Media type	Thermal IR-sensitive aluminum plates, 830 nm Recommended: KODAK THERMALNEWS GOLD Digital Plates, KODAK PF-N Non Process Plates, or KODAK NS Digital Newspaper Plates* Available in Americas, *Available in United States and Canada
Maximum plate size: around drum x along drum	All models: Single wide (broadsheet): 700 x 450 mm (27.56 x 17.7 in.) Full option: 838 x 450 mm (33.0 x 17.7 in.) Double wide (panorama): 700 x 985 mm (27.56 x 38.8 in.) Wide option: 700 x 1118 mm (27.56 x 44 in.) Full option: 838 x 1118 mm (33 x 44 in.)
Minimum plate size: around drum x along drum	S-AU, S-AL, F-AL, V-AL models: Single wide: 398 x 270 mm (15.7 x 10.6 in.) Double wide: 398 x 451 mm (15.7 x 17.75 in.) Manual bypass: 305 x 215 mm (12 x 8.5 in.) S model: Single wide: 267 x 215 mm (10.5 x 8.5 in.) Double wide: 267 x 451 mm (10.5 x 17.75 in.)
Size (H x W x D)	S-AL, F-AL, V-AL models: 210 x 200 x 180 cm (83 x 79 x 71 in.) S-AU model: 210 x 200 x 180 cm (83 x 79 x 71 in.) (height is to top of unload table in raised position) S model: 160 x 200 x 120 cm (63 x 79 x 48 in.)
Weight	S-AL, F-AL, V-AL models: 750 kg (1653 lbs.) S-AU model: 744 kg (1640 lbs.) S model: 650 kg (1433 lbs.)