Kodak 400 III User Manual
Trendsetter 400 III
Quantum
Platesetter
Stable and scaleable with
improved versatility and
speed
Based on the popular Trendsetter
Platesetter family which is known for
its reliability and easy maintenance,
the Kodak Trendsetter 400 III
Quantum Platesetter delivers much
more: a wide range of plate sizes for
the 4-page market, from 2- to 6-up,
and speeds of up to 50 plates per
hour. It is also easily upgradeable to
an 8-page device.
Increased productivity with
top industry speed
The Tr en ds et te r 400 III Quantum
Platesetter delivers an impressive
43 4-page plates per hour. With
the ContinuousLoad or autoloader
options, you can reach 50 plates per
hour and boost operator walk-away
time even further.
Consistently high-quality
imaging with
squarespot
Technology
Kodak squa respot Imaging
Technology, included with the
platesetter, delivers dependable
accuracy regardless of plate
emulsion sensitivity, processor
variation, and laser power.
Combined with 20-micron
or optional 10-micron Kodak
Staccato Screening, it allows you
to dierentiate your business with
photorealistic results.
Reduced costs with
processless plates
By supporting Kodak Thermal
Direct Non Process Plates and other
processless plates, the Tr en dse tt er
400 III Quantum Platesetter helps
lower the expenses incurred by
chemical use, labor time, floor space
requirements, and reduces the
environmental impact.
Instant connectivity with
your workflow
The Tr en ds et te r Platesetter
integrates seamlessly with Kodak
Workflow Systems, enabling a
complete prepress system. The
platesetter is also compatible with
third-party workflow solutions.
Kodak Thermal Direct Non Process Plates
Trendsetter 400 III Quantum Platesetter specifications
General specifications
Technology
Load/unload systems
830 nm thermal imaging platesetter, semiautomatic, external drum
ContinuousLoad
Enhanced semiautomatic loading: as one plate is being imaged, another is placed on standby for automatic
loading and unloading.
Autoloader
Automated plate loading and unloading of up to 40 plates without slip sheets (0.3mil)
Performance specifications
Throughput at 2400 dpi
for plate size 724 x 838 mm
1, 2
V speed: 43 plates per hr
50 plates per hr with ContinuousLoad or Autoloader
(28.5 x 33 in.)
Repeatability
+
5 microns (± 0.2 mil) between two consecutive exposures on the same plate left on the drum (at largest
plate size and over full temperature range)
Accuracy
+
20 microns (± 0.8 mil) between two plates imaged by dierent Trendsetter Platsetters (at largest plate
size and over full temperature range)
Registration
+
25 microns (± 1.0 mil) between image and plate edge (at largest plate size and over full temperature range)
-
Workflow connectivity Kodak Prinergy Evo Workflow System
Kodak Prinergy Workflow System
Connection to third-party workflow systems
Imaging specifications
Resolution 2400dpi (94.4dpmm) or 1200dpi (47.2dpmm)
Screening 450 lpi max linescreen
20-micron Staccato Screening
Optional: 10-micron Staccato Screening
Maximum plate size:
838 x 990 mm (33 x 39 in.)
around drum x along drum
Minimum plate size:
around drum x along drum
270 x 229 mm (10.6 x 9 in.)
305 x 229 mm (12 x 9 in.) with Autoloader or ContinuousLoad in manual bypass mode
394 x 508 mm (15.5 x 20 in.) for Autoloader or ContinuousLoad in automation mode
1 Imaging spee d and throughp ut is dependen t on media sensit ivity.
All value s are for media se nsitivity of 130 mj/cm.
2 Tested with Kodak Wor kflow Solutio ns. For additio nal informatio n about the test c onditions, pl ease consult yo ur Kodak representativ e.
The plates etter is a Class 1 Las er Product
and fully com plies with EN60825 -1 and US
Feder al Regula tions 21 CFR 104 0.10 - CDRH.
Kodak Trendsetter 400 III Quantum Platesetter
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343 State Street
Rochester, NY 14650 USA
©Kodak, 2008. Kodak, Trendsetter, Quantum, Prinergy, Prinergy Evo
squarespot, and Thermal Direct are trademarks of Kodak.
Staccato,
Subject to technical change without notice.
E.PS.319.0308.en.01
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