Agfa’s :Polaris X CtP portfolio is designed to meet the automation and speed requirements of all newspapers. :Polaris X imaging systems provide speeds from 200-350 plates per hour, with the ability to image multiple resolutions, even throughout one production run.
:Polaris Trolly Version (XTV & XTV-S)
High-performance for medium to high volume newspapers
Utilises high quality, violet imaging enabling 200 (XTV) & 260 (XTV-S) plates per hour
Maximum plate size: 495 x 690 mm (singles) & 1025 x 690 mm (panoramas)
Enables high volume plate production, the trolley holds 1000 single, or 500 panorama, plates to be kept online
Multiple plate sizes are possible within the same system,utilisingdifferent trolleys
:Polaris Multiple Cassette Version (XC, XCV & XCV-S)
High-performance for medium to high volume newspapers
Utiliseshigh quality and fastviolet imaging enabling200 (XCV) & 260 (XCV-S)plates per hour
Maximum plate size: 495 x 690 mm (singles) & 1025 x 690 mm (panoramas)
Fully automated plate size switching within a single poroduction run
Increased number of plate sizes are possible within the same system
:Polaris Double-width version (XDV & XDV-J)
Designed for high speed production and/or "Asian/Japanese" plate formats
Utilises violet imaging enabling350 (single),or 175 (1W2L*) plates per hour
Multiple plate formats possible(1W1L or 2W1L or 1W2L or 2W2L)
Maximum plate size: 914 x 1170 mm (Using2W2Lformat)
Three cassettes holds 1000 single or 2502W2Lplates can be kept online
Multiple plate sizes are possible within the same system, using different cassettes
User Profile
The Polaris X range is deigned to meet all the needs of medium to high volume newspaper printers. It is designed to couple flexibility with speed, but with no compromises.
Key benefits
Automated plate production provides faster production times to meet tight deadlines
:Polaris systems yield consistent-quality plates every time, so there are fewer remakes.
Online plate cassettes keep hundreds of plates online for maximum productivity.
Automated plate loading and handling saves time and increases workflow efficiency.
Polaris systems are easily upgradeable to meet your changing needs.
Adjustable resolutions allow you to control your output for maximum efficiency.
Violet-lasers have a 10-year lifespan, eliminating the need for replacement and its associated cost.
Violet-laser imaging provides cleaner processing conditions that reduce the amount of chemical waste and disposal costs.
Advanced screening options available with :Polaris systems boost print quality, impressing readers and advertisers.
