Compass - Chemistry Free, CTP Imaging Solutions
The Compass family of platesetters includes the 4-page Compass 4000 Series and the 8-page Compass 8000 Series. These highly productive platesetters range in production speeds from 15 to 30 plates per hour. Presstek Compass platesetters, imaging up to 250 lpi (100 l/cm), are optimized for use with Presstek’s thermal plates and also image a range of low energy (830 nm laser) third-party thermal plates.
Compass systems are semi-automatic and feature continuous plate loading. Users can add several options to further increase automation and productivity; including single or multiple cassette autoloaders and inline standard or custom plate punches. Compass systems easily integrate with industry-standard workflow solutions including Presstek’s Latitude and Momentum Pro.
Compass Series Specifications
| Technology |
830 nm thermal laser imaging, external drum |
| Media Type |
Presstek Aurora Pro, Aeon, or other 830 nm plates |
| Plate Thickness |
6 to 12 mil (0.15 to 0.3 mm) |
| Resolution |
Continuous variable resolutions of 2032 to 3048 dpi
(80 to 120 dpmm) |
| Screen Ruling |
up to 250 line screen |
Compass 4000 Specifications
| Media Size Around Drum |
26.96”(685 mm) maximum; 11.82" (300 mm) minimum |
| Along Drum |
30" (762 mm) maximum; 9.0" (228 mm) minimum |
| Throughput* |
Compass 4015 – Up to 15 plates per hour
Compass 4022 – Up to 22 plates per hour
Compass 4038 – Up to 38 plates per hour |
Load/Unload
Base Models |
Continuous load, semi-automated |
| Single-cassette unit |
Fully automated; holds up to 60 plates of the same size and thickness; automatically removes slip sheets |
| Multi-cassette unit |
Fully automated; holds up to 180 plates in three cassettes, each cassette containing up to 60 plates of the same size and thickness; automatically removes slip sheets. |
| Inline Punch |
Optional with either automated plate loading cassette unit or semi automatic configuration. Up to 6 punch heads. |
Compass 8000 Specifications
| Media Size Around Drum |
37.4"(950 mm) maximum; 13"(330 mm) minimum |
| Along Drum |
45.7" (1162 mm) maximum; 15" (381 mm) minimum |
| Throughput* |
Compass 8022 – Up to 22 plates per hour
Compass 8030 – Up to 30 plates per hour |
Load/Unload
Base Models |
Continuous load, semi-automated |
| Single-cassette unit |
Fully automated; holds up to 100 plates of the same size and thickness; automatically removes slip sheets |
| Multi-cassette unit |
Fully automated; holds up to 300 plates in three cassettes, each cassette containing up to 100 plates of the same size and thickness; automatically removes slip sheets. |
| Inline Punch |
Optional with either automated plate loading cassette unit. Up to 10 punch heads. |
*Throughput may vary depending on plate type and sensitivity. Specifications are subject to change.