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