Zahara Elite CD-P/M Plate for CD/DVD Printing
Zahara Elite CD-P/M is the leading waterless and chemistry-free plate for printing on optical disks.
- Zahara waterless printing plates are available with (M version) or without mylar
- Zahara enables higher ink transfer and higher densities
- Our production facility can meet the ebb and flow of seasonable demands
- More durable plates enable longer runs per plate to lower your operating costs
- There are no residual chemicals on Zahara plates that can transfer to the press
- The plate can be washed by hand with waterless plate cleaner or using your automatic water plate processor
HIGHER INK TRANSFER
ECO FRIENDLY
DURABLE
NO RESIDUAL CHEMICALS
Technical Specifications
| Plate Type | Thermal, negative working, waterless plate |
| Substrate | Aluminium |
| Interleaf Material |
CD-P Paper or CD-M Mylar (cover film) |
| Plate Sizes | Common press sizes are available |
| Plate Thickness |
.15mm, .20 mm and .30mm (.006", .008" and .012") |
| Run Length* |
Up to 50,000 discs (UV printing) |
| Spectral Sensitivity |
Thermal lasers, 830 nm |
| Imaging Resolution |
2400/2540 dpi, AM resolution, 1-99% at 300 Ipi (120 I/cm), FM screening 1-99% Cross modulated screening 1-99% |
| Light Sensitivity |
Full daylight handling & operation up to 4 hours |
| Storage | Up to 24 months |
| Processing** | Chemistry-free— Cleaning with water after imaging in Zahara Eco-Kleen rinse unit or automatic washers. Product is compatible to manual hand washing |
| Operating Environment | Daylight, 40-60% RH, 60-70°F (16-24°C) |
* Actual run lengths may vary according to press, ink and paper conditions.
** Requires the use of a qualified washer for cleaning. Your current processor may qualify