Elevating print quality with Kodak CTP Solutions

In today’s rapidly evolving printing landscape, printers are pushing beyond traditional boundaries and adopting advanced techniques that add depth and dimension to their work. Among these innovations, lenticular printing has emerged as a standout—delivering visually captivating effects such as 3D depth, motion, image flips, and ultra high-resolution details like microprinting and guilloche patterns.

To support these high-impact applications, printing technology has advanced significantly, with precision and quality now more critical than ever. Leading this evolution are Kodak’s high-performance Computer-to-Plate (CTP) solutions, empowering printers to achieve exceptional results with confidence and reliability.

Lenticular printing transforms static visuals into dynamic experiences by using specially designed lenses aligned with interlaced images. Though it requires careful calibration and precise imaging, the payoff is high-impact print that captures attention and elevates brand messaging. For printers, offering lenticular capabilities can open doors to premium applications in packaging, point-of-sale displays, and promotional materials.

But success in lenticular—and other high-value applications—depends on having the best imaging technology at its core. Kodak’s SQUARESPOT Technology, renowned for its exceptional precision and reliability, plays a foundational role here. By ensuring accurate and consistent plate imaging, SQUARESPOT addresses challenges like misregistration and imperfections, which are critical in high-resolution, detail-intensive printing.

When paired with Kodak’s advanced plate-setting capabilities, SQUARESPOT Technology creates the most precise solution for intricate and high-resolution jobs. This combination is especially critical for applications like security and lenticular printing, where even the slightest misregistration or imperfection can undermine the final output. From security printing to fine art reproduction, SQUARESPOT’s precision ensures exceptional results, cementing its place as a cornerstone of Kodak’s commitment to quality and innovation.

The KODAK TRENDSETTER Ultra High Resolution (UHR) Platesetter is meticulously engineered to meet the demands of printers who require exceptionally detailed and accurate imaging. Its ability to support resolutions up to 12,800 dpi ensures unparalleled precision in creating intricate designs. This level of detail is indispensable for applications where tight registration and fine features are paramount, such as lenticular printing and ultra high-resolution work. The TRENDSETTER UHR serves as an essential tool for printers looking to push creative boundaries while maintaining impeccable quality.

In addition to excelling at intricate designs, the TRENDSETTER UHR stands out in high-stakes applications like security printing, where precision can mean the difference between authenticity and counterfeit. Trusted worldwide by security printers, the UHR facilitates critical tasks such as producing stamps, government identification documents, and lottery tickets. Its capability to deliver detailed and consistent imaging protects against counterfeiting, ensuring the integrity and trustworthiness of printed materials.

The UHR’s Variable Mainscan Resolution (VMR) option further enhances its versatility by enabling pixel-level adjustments to align perfectly with lenticular lenses, solving common issues like ghosting and aliasing. This adaptability makes it not only a cornerstone of security printing but also a reliable solution for high-value specialty projects.

While ultra high-resolution printing may not be a daily job for every printer, it exemplifies the kind of high-value, high-impact work that Kodak’s CTP solutions make possible. By investing in technologies like TRENDSETTER UHR and SQUARESPOT, printers gain the tools to expand their capabilities, win new business, and deliver exceptional results, whether for specialty applications or everyday excellence.