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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