Zahara Elite XP Plate for Sheetfed Printing
The Zahara Elite XP for sheetfed printers is the only high definition water washable printing plate. Zahara Elite XP is specifically designed for sheetfed presses and high demand printing applications like security printers and the finest art books and magazines.
- Chemistry-free plate setup completes the picture of eco-friendly waterless printing and improves profitability and safety
- Higher solvent and scratch resistance.
- High resolution up to 300 lpi and 10.000 dpr
- Suitable for AM & FM screening
- Best option for KBA Genius 52 and card printers
- Fully compatibility with UV inks
- More durable plates enable longer runs per plate to lower your operating costs
HIGHER INK TRANSFER
ECO FRIENDLY
DURABLE
NO RESIDUAL CHEMICALS
Technical Specifications
| Plate Type | Non-ablative, thermal, negative working, waterless plate |
| Substrate | Aluminium |
| Interleaf Material |
Paper |
| Plate Sizes | Common press sizes are available |
| Plate Thickness |
.15mm, .20 mm and .30mm (.006", .008" and .012") |
| Run Length* |
Up to 100,000 impressions on plastics and coated/uncoated paper. Up to 50,000 impressions with UV-lnks |
| 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-No processing other than cleaning with water after imaging in Zahara Eco-Kleen rinse unit |
| 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