Computer-to-film

Agfa Computer-to-Film Solutions

Advanced solutions
for computer-to-film production
Agfa is the world’s leader in computer-to-film technology,
with more than a decade of experience and proven success
around the world. We continue to raise imagesetting
technology to new levels of accuracy, convenience, and
reliability.
Agfa's worldwide proven film systems, :Alliance and
:ImPower Plus, will get you quality and convenience without
compromise.

Our goal? To make your computer-to-film workflow as

productive as possible with high-quality imagesetters,
consumables, online processors, and more.
Computer-to-Film
and polyester
plate solutions
that deliver
quality and
convenience
without
compromise.
 Input

Layout RIP
Sherpa
proofing systems

Input

On-line processing

Plate copy

Our mission is never ending and we continuously strive

to improve film solutions for you, our valued customers.

:ImPower Plus / :Alliance

The :Alliance assortment for Rapid Access processing covers all
camera, contact and recording applications. :ImPower Plus gives
you hard dot quality with rapid access-like convenience.
The :Alliance and :ImPower Plus recording materials can be used
in all state of the art recorders/imagesetters on the market.

:Setprint
When working with :Avanxis IV you can make the move to CtP
very smoothly using :Setprint Plus polyester plates.
:Setprint is a poly-plate that is designed for convenient high
quality 4-color printing.

Agfa will continue to develop new and improved products and

solutions that exemplify our innovation and commitment to Choose Agfa for advanced
the graphic arts world. computer-to-film solutions
For more information on Agfa’s full line of computer-to-film
An ideal match with a
solutions, contact your local Agfa representative or visit us at
new range of imagesetters
www.agfa.com.
The :Avanxis IV imagesetter can output both film and :Setprint
polyester plates.
:Avanxis VIII is dedicated for filmsetting only.
:Avanxis IV is a 4-up machine, whereas :Avanxis VIII is the
8-up solution.
:Avanxis IV

4-up film and

polyplate
imagesetter
The :Avanxis IV is a capstan based imagesetter for 4-up format
jobs. It can handle sizes up to 558 x 609 mm or 22 " x 24" and
is intended for resolutions from 1,000 until 3,000 dpi.

Wide choice of output media

With :Avanxis IV you can image films such as :Alliance or
:Impower-Plus as well as polyester :Setprint-Plus printing plates.
This engine is a fully automated prepress production system
that can also be considered as an entry level CtP device.
 :Avanxis IV product specifications
Superiour precision imaging
Dimensions (l x w x h) 2063 x 1060 x 1003 mm
:Avanxis IV has a capstan or 81.3" x 41.8" x 39.5"

based imaging system that Weight 200 kg (440 lbs.)

uses a 5-facet polygon
mirror that reflects a
precision laser diode beam
through a specially
designed lens to narrow
the beam and project it
onto an exact point.
This high repeatability and
accuracy can be achieved
on a variety of output
Exposure system Capstan imaging – 635 nm diode.
Media Widths Film :
25,4 cm (10"), 30,5 cm (12"), 35,6 cm (14"),
40,6 cm (16"), 45,7 cm (18"), 50,8 cm (20"),
55,9 cm (22") 60,9 cm (24")
Polyester plates :
from 25,4 to 61,5 cm
Maximum Media roll 61 m (200 ft)
length
Imaging resolutions 1,000, 1,200, 1,500, 1,800, 2,400 and 3,000 dpi.

media. Media output Directly to online processor

This machine has a remarkable registration accuracy of
Maximum imaging width Film :
+/- 25 microns (+/- 1 mil) for your colour separations and 575 mm (22.6")
+/- 50 microns (+/- 2 mil) for your polyester plates. Polyester plates :
556 mm (21.8")

Speed up your pre-press process Power requirements Single phase 100V to 120V 0.4 kW or
Single phase 200V to 240V 0.4kW
The :Avanxis IV can image a B2 page in 30 seconds (at 1,200 dpi).
This is made possible by the very high spin speeds in the Dedicated media for :Avanxis IV
imaging unit and the improved SCSI data transmission from the elaborate Agfa assortment
capabilities… without quality compromises.
Dimensions Spec. :Alliance HN HNm :Impower I-FR I-FRM
These improved capabilities will get you a data transmission 30.5 cm x 60m (12"x197ft) 600CDH 3WSN8
rate of 20 MB per second. The :Avanxis IV machine will 35.6 cm x 60m (14"x197ft) 600CDH 3WSPD 39YT8
receive information in 2 MB batches. This assures that data is 40.6 cm x 60m (16"x197ft) 600CDH 3UPAO 35LSN EDS5R EE425
transmitted to the imagesetter with a minimum of delay. 45.7 cm x 60m (18"x197ft) 600CDH 3WSQF
50.8 cm x 60m (20"x197ft) 600CDH 3UPDU EDHMG
55.9 cm x 60m (22"x197ft) 600CDH 3UPCS 33ASX EDHOL
Easy-to-use display 60.9 cm x 60m (24"x197ft) 600CDH EAH8Z EN29A
For other sizes : please contact your local Agfa dealer.
The comprehensive user-interface makes :Avanxis IV easy to
operate. It shows options for output conditions, the media-
type that is loaded and selected size to be imaged. It can even :Setprint Plus plates
convey messages from the on-line processor. Set R 0.13
Set R 0.20

Reliable media handling for more details see page 11 of this brochure

:Avanxis IV has an autoloading function that makes media

handling real easy. Once the media is in the machine,
everything from exposure to punching, cutting and processing
is performed automatically. On the output end, there is a
buffer zone between the drum and the processor in order to
prevent obstruction of media.

Automatic punching
The :Avanxis IV features the most current punch formats.
Please contact your nearest dealer for more information.

Integrated online processing

The on-line processor, with its bridgeless design, is a compact
unit which keeps the footprint to a minimum. The internal
tank is 20% deeper than those of similar models making a
longer transport stroke possible. It also ensures the processor
to keep up with the imaging speeds.
:Avanxis VIII

8-up film
imagesetter
The :Avanxis VIII is an external drum imagesetter for 8-up
format jobs. It can handle sizes up to 838 x 1,146 mm or
33 " x 45"and is intended for resolutions from 1,200
until 4,000 dpi.
Top class precision
Media
:Avanxis VIII works with an
Rollers :Avanxis VIII product specifications
external drum system, which
ensures for extremely high
Magazine Dimensions (l x w x h) 2165 x 1650 x 1100 mm
precision time and time again. or 85.2" x 65" x 43.3"
This fine piece of machinery
Weight 520 kg (1144 lbs.)
excels at difficult tasks such as
multiple separations of a Exposure system External drum imaging – 660 nm diode.

single page on the same sheet Media widths 61 cm (24"), 66 cm (26"), 71,1 cm (28"),
of media. This is made 80 cm (31.5"), 83,8 cm(34")

possible by preventing film Maximum Media roll Film :

Drum length 61 m (200 ft)
distortion with a low-stress
loading system that puts Maximum imaging width 810 mm (31,9")
minimal tension onto the media during loading.
Imaging resolutions 1,200, 2,000, 2,400, 3,000, 3,500 and 4,000 dpi.

Speed up your pre-press process Media output Directly to online processor

Power requirements Single phase 100V to 120V 0.4 kW or

For a media size of 810 x 1,120 mm (31.8" x 44.1") at 2400 dpi Single phase 200V to 240V 0.4kW
it can comfortably output an amazing 20 flats per hour. Even if
you take the punching and cutting into account, it will still be
Dedicated media for :Avanxis VIII
able to handle 17 flats per hour in perfect register. from the elaborate Agfa assortment
And what’s more… on the input side of the machine it can
Dimensions Spec. :Alliance LD LDm Impower I-LD
receive data at 16 MB/sec, which further makes this a machine
61 cm x 60m (24"x197ft) 610CDH EC5NX EJVUQ
that will shorten your pre-press workflow considerably. 66 cm x 60m (26"x197ft) 610CDH 3ZN6G 3ZN3A EJVVS
71.1 cm x 60m (28"x197ft) 610CDH EC5Q4 EJVWU
Easy-to-use display 80 cm x 60m (31 1/2"x197ft) 610CDH EHAKG EJVYY
83.8 cm x 60m (33"x197ft) 610CDH 39B58 EJVZ1
The touchscreen user-interface makes :Avanxis VIII easy to For other sizes : please contact your local Agfa dealer.
operate. It shows options for output conditions, the media-
type that is loaded and selected size to be imaged. It can even
convey messages from the on-line processor.

Reliable media handling

:Avanxis VIII has an autoloading function that makes media
handling real easy. Once the media is in the machine,
everything from exposure to punching, cutting and processing
is performed automatically. On the output end, there is a
buffer zone between the drum and the processor in order to
prevent obstruction of media.

Automatic punching
The :Avanxis VIII features a wide range of punch formats.
Punches are available as an option. Please contact your
nearest dealer for more information.
Integrated online processing
The on-line processor is a compact unit which keeps the
footprint to a minimum. The stable and smooth processing
gives the final quality touch to your media… ready for top
quality plate copying.

Assortment overview
Recording (Rapid Access)
HeNe film
• :Alliance HN, HNm, HN7, HN7m:
Red-sensitive film, intended for exposure
in recorders with HeNe laser (630 nm)
or red laser diode (670 nm).
• :Alliance HS: High-speed red-sensitive
film, intended for exposure in recorders
with HeNe laser (630 nm) or red laser
diode (670 nm).
HeNe paper
• :Alliance HNP: Red-sensitive paper,
intended for exposure in recorders with
HeNe laser (630 nm) or red laser diode
(670 nm).
• :Alliance HSP: High-speed red-sensitive
paper, intended for exposure in recorders
with HeNe laser (630 nm) or
red laser diode (670 nm).
LED film
• :Alliance LD, LDm: Red-sensitive film,
intended for exposure in recorders with
LED array (660 nm).
IR film
• :Alliance IR, IRm: Infrared-sensitive film,
intended for exposure in recorders with
infrared laser diode (780 – 820 nm).
IR paper
• :Alliance IRP: Infrared-sensitive paper,
intended for exposure in recorders with
infrared laser diode (780 – 820 nm).
AR film
• :Alliance AR, AR7m: Blue-sensitive film,
intended for exposure in recorders with
Argon laser (480 nm).
:Alliance
Films and
Papers
Alliance brings you many benefits
:Alliance offers the superior image quality you expect with the
convenience of Rapid Access technology. That means high
Dmax and sharp edge definition, combined with exposure and
development latitude and low chemical consumption. The
benefits: superior plate copy and fewer remakes, saving you
time and money.
Making your job easier
Making tight deadlines is easy with :Alliance. :Alliance is faster
Contact (UV-free daylight) than current hard dot films. It develops with consistent results
over the widest range of processing conditions. In fact,
Handled in white, .Alliance has a wider processing latitude than competitive hard
UV-free ambient light: dot systems and is compatible with any Rapid Access chemi-
Film cals. Alliance film delivers convenience and productivity... keys
• :Alliance DD, DDm, DD7m: to success in any high-production prepress environment.
Positive-working daylight film, suitable
for direct positive copying of screen and Gold Shield Technology
line originals.
Further improvements in Gold Shield Technology have also
been integrated into Alliance film. Gold Shield Technology
Handled in subdued white,
ensures wide exposure and processing latitude, minimum dot
ambient light:
gain and production stability.
Film
The benefits:
• :Alliance DL, DLM, DL7M:
accurate reproduction
Negative-working daylight film.
and fewer remakes,
saving you time and
Camera (Rapid Access)
money.
Film
• :Alliance CE: Orthochromatic, negative-
working line film with high sensitivity.
• :Alliance CD: Orthochromatic, positive-
working duplicating films
with high sensitivity.
:Alliance chemistry
• G 101c concentrated developer
• G 101p solid developer
• G 333c concentrated fixer
• G 333p solid fixer

Assortment overview
Recording Hard Dot
HeNe film
• :ImPower Plus I-FR, I-FRM,
and I-FR7M:
Red-sensitive film,
intended for exposure in
recorders with HeNe
laser (630 nm) or red laser
diodes (630-670 nm).
LED film (on request)
• :Impower Plus I-LD :
Red sensitive film, intended
for exposure in recorders
with LED array (660 nm)
:Impower chemistry
• ACD concentrated developer
• ASD solid developer
• G 333c concentrated fixer
• G 333p solid fixer
:ImPower Plus
Films
There’s more in the Agfa Hard dot
:ImPower Plus consists of a range of high contrast Hard Dot films
with convenience close to that of Rapid Access. The new :ImPower
Plus generation of Hard Dot films provides high contrast and bril-
liant sharpness, combined with consistent performance in terms
of linearity and speed. In addition, increased productivity can be
realized through improved batch-to-batch consistency and pro-
cessing latitude without compromising dot quality and edge
sharpness.
Three cornerstones that build a reliable
Hard Dot system
Agfa’s reliable Hard Dot system is built on three cornerstones:
• Renowned GoldShield Technology
• Hydrazide components
• New developer
Camera Hard Dot :ImPower Plus offers many
features and benefits
• :ImPower Plus I-CQ, I-CQM:
Orthochromatic, negative- Features
working camera film with • High Dmax, low Dmin for high-quality reproduction, espe-
high sensitivity. cially for flexo applications.
• Superior hard dots reproduce fine line screens.
• High contrast delivers excellent line and character
sharpness.
• Predictable linearity at high practical density results in mini-
mum calibration procedures.
• Wide working latitude makes :ImPower Plus easy to use.
• High scratch resistance eliminates failures
during exposing, transporting and processing.
• Anti-Static Protection prevents dust and dirt while imaging.
• Excellent dimensional stability for accurate
registration.
Benefits
• More latitude in plate copy.
• Good image quality in high screen frequencies.
• Stable development characteristics and compatibility with
other chemistries.
• Higher productivity, less need for calibration.
• Eliminates static marks.
• Better transport in all imagesetters and on-line processors.
• Reduced pinholes.
 :Setprint
Plus
Make an affordable move
to Computer-to-plate
Agfa offers the broadest line of film media in the industry, let-
ting you choose the media that works best for your applica-
tions. However, :Avanxis IV can also output :Setprint Plus
plates, establishing an initial computer-to-plate workflow with-
out the expense of a full plate-setting solution.

For many operations, :Setprint Plus plates and an Agfa image-

setter serve as a flexible solution for outputting film and plates
at equally high levels of quality — while gaining the productivi-
ty advantages of direct-to-plate imaging.

A plate designed for convenient,

high-quality 4-color printing
:Setprint Plus is designed for accurate short-run, 4-colour
printing. :Setprint Plus can image 175 line screen, and can
print up to 20,000 impressions — making it right for a wider
range of jobs in today’s shorter-run marketplace.

A :Setprint Plus configuration offers a low-risk, flexible way to

begin to benefit from streamlined computer-to-plate output,
while putting your all-digital workflow in place.

Easily integrated into your workflow

Feature :Setprint Plus — SET R 0.13 and 0.20
Plate type Positive-working offset plate on a dimensionally stable polyester base You can image :Setprint Plus plates in any imagesetter using a
for exposure in imagesetters
Gauges • 0.13, 0.20 mm (5 and 8 mil) setting on the press red laser diode or Helium Neon laser source. You can process
Assortment Roll media in a variety of widths to fit most common presses them in almost any standard Rapid Access processor. With
Spectral sensitivity Red sensitive (630 – 670 nm)
Exposure control Agfa expodi wedge
:Setprint Plus, no additional hardware investment is needed.
Resolution 5 – 95 percent at 175 lpi
Image color Blue on black background
Processing steps Rapid access processor with an activator and a stabilizer
Development, • Activator: G 5200 b
finishing • Stabilizer: G 5400 b
• Fountain: G 671 c, G648 c
• Antitone additive: G 641 AD
• Corrections: G 5612 b deletion pen, G5640 b addition pen
• Plate cleaner: G642 b
Processor speed 20 second development time
Temperature • Activator 30°C, ±5°C
• Stabilizer at room temperature
Replenishment rate 120 ml/m2 for activator and stabilizer
Lighting conditions Most confections are daylight loading
Storage conditions • Prior to processing — usable 24 months after manufacturing date, store below 20°C
• After processing — usable several months if plates are protected from light and
high relative humidity
Run length* 20,000
* Depending on press conditions
:ApogeeX workflow
:ApogeeX and :Apogee Raster Blaster
streamline your workflow

:ApogeeX and :Apogee Raster Blaster - Agfa's complete, inte-

grated digital workflowsolution helps you redefine and stream-
line your prepressworkflow.
It uses the latest workflow technologiesand standards – includ-
ing PDF and the emerging Job Definition Format (JDF) – to
enable your business to succeed.
:Apogeex maximizes the efficiency of your :Avanxis imagesetter
and all your other output devices by managing your all-digital
workflow.

:ApogeeX - more power to meet today's

workflow challenges.

:ApogeeX, our PDF-based workflow system and :Apogee Raster

Blaster make your :Avanxis imagesetter a highly efficient
component in your all-digitalworkflow.
While other vendors are introducing initialsolutions, Agfa
continues to secure its reputation as the world’s PDF workflow
leader by refining and extending the capabilities of :ApogeeX
workflow management software. :ApogeeX enables you to
create the most efficient, well-managed, all-digital workflow
possible. Its open architecture ensures smooth integration with
your existing design, prepress, printing and finishing hardware
and software.

With :ApogeeX you can build an efficient digital workflow that

matches your specific needs and applications today, and that
grows with your organisation in the future.
 Overview of
Agfa imagesetters
:Avanxis IV :Avanxis VIII :Avanxis XVIII*

Dimensions 2063 x 1060 x 1003 mm 2165 x 1650 x 1100 mm 2165 x 1650 x 1100 mm
(l x w x h) or (81.3" x 41.8" x 39.5") or (85.2" x 65" x 43.3") or (85.2" x 65" x 43.3")

Weight 345 kg (760 lbs) 705 kg (1,554 lbs.) 520 kg (1,144 lbs.)

Exposure system Capstan imaging – External drum imaging – External drum imaging –
635 nm diode. 660 nm diode. 660 nm diode.

Media Widths Film : Film : Film :

25,4 cm (10"), 30,5 cm, 60,9 cm (24"), 66 cm (26"), 60,9 cm (24"), 66 cm (26"),
35,5 cm (14"), 71,1 cm (28"), 71,1 cm (28"),
40,6 cm (16"), 45,7 cm (18"), 80 cm (31.5"), 80 cm (31.5"),
50,8 cm (20"), 55,8 cm (22") 83,8 cm (33") 83,8 cm (33")
60,9 cm (24")
Polyester plates :
from 25,4 to 61,5 cm in
1 mm increments

Maximum Film : Film : Film :

imaging width 57,5 cm (22.6") 81 cm (31.9") 81 cm (31.9")
Polyester plates :
55,6 cm (21.8")

Imaging 1,000, 1,200, 1,500, 1,800, 1,200, 2,000, 2,400, 3,000, 1,200, 2,000, 2,400, 3,000,
resolutions 2,400 and 3,000 dpi. 3,500 and 4,000 dpi. 3,500 and 4,000 dpi.

Media output Directly to online processor Directly to online processor Directly to online processor

Maximum Media 60 m (197 ft) 60 m (197 ft) 60 m (197 ft)

roll length

Power Single phase Single phase 100V to 120V Single phase 100V to 120V
requirements 100V to 120V 0.4 kW or 0.4 kW or 0.4 kW or
Single phase Single phase 200V to 240V Single phase 200V to 240V
200V to 240V 0.4kW 0.4kW 0.4kW

* Only for the Chinese market.

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