Verico Technology

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