Offset CTP Systems

TRENDSETTER Q2400/Q3600 Platesetters

VLF plate making you can rely on

The efficient KODAK TRENDSETTER Q2400/ Q3600 Platesetter delivers outstanding quality and reliability for large-format plate making.

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General Specifications

Technology

830 nm thermal imaging platesetter, semi-automatic, external drum

Q2400 Platesetter

Q3600 Platesetter

Performance Specifications

Throughput at 2400 dpi1,2 for plate size 1,030 x 800 mm

  • F speed = 20.1 plates per hour
  • X speed = 24.6 plates per hour
  • W speed = 40.2 plates per hour

Throughput at 2400 dpi1,2 for plate size 1,804 x 1,422 mm

  • F speed = 13.7 plates per hour
  • X speed = 17.6 plates per hour
  • W speed = 31.0 plates per hour

Throughput at 2400 dpi1,2 for plate size 2,083 x 1,600 mm

N/A

  • F speed = 12.3 plates per hour
  • X speed = 15.9 plates per hour
  • W speed = 28.0 plates per hour

Repeatability3

± 8 microns between two consecutive exposures on the same plate left on the drum

Accuracy3

± 35 microns accuracy of image size and shape

Registration3

± 25 microns between image and plate edge at registration points

Workflow connectivity

  • Standard XPO TIFF Downloader Software (included) connects to most third-party workflow systems.
  • KODAK PRINERGY Workflow, and connection to third-party workflow systems.

Imaging specifications

Resolution

  • Standard: 2400/1200 dpi
  • Optional: 2540/1270 dpi

Screening

  • 450 lpi max line screen
  • Optional: 25- or 20- micron KODAK STACCATO Screening

Maximum plate size:
around x along drum4

1,422 x 1,804 mm

1,600 x 2,083 mm

Minimum plate size:
around drum x along drum4

394 mm x 394 mm

394 mm x 394 mm

Maximum image area:
around x along drum

1,408 x 1,804 mm

1,586 x 2,083 mm

Physical characteristics

Size (H x W x D)

1200 mm x 3225 mm x 2131 mm

Weight

1,760 kg

1 Imaging time is dependent on media sensitivity and screening type. Throughput shown for KODAK TRILLIAN SP plates.

2 Tested with KODAK Workflow Solutions. For additional information about the test conditions, please consult your Kodak representative.

3 Specifications pertain to performance at largest plate size, over full temperature range.

4 Standard plate gauge is 0.15 to 0.4 mm (0.006 to 0.016 in). For plate gauges 0.15 to 0.2 mm (0.06 to 0.08 in) there may be some differences in min and max. plate sizes. For more information, please consult your Kodak representative.

The platesetter is a Class 1 Laser Product and fully complies with EN60825-1 and US Federal Regulations 21 CFR 1040.10 - CDRH.