Patent ID: 6300034
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: G03D,G03F

Abstract:
An apparatus for processing an imaged element comprising a lithographic printing plate precursor which comprises a grained and anodized aluminium support, an image-receiving layer and a silver halide emulsion layer, said apparatus comprising a tank for holding a processing liquid, driving means for propelling said imaged element through said tank, guide means for directing the path of said imaged element through said tank, and developer circulation means for promoting circulation of said processing liquid in said tank, wherein said driving means comprises driven rollers arranged in pairs and said circulation means includes flow control means to provide substantially fresh processing liquid to the surface of said imaged element and to disperse exhausted processing liquid present at the surface of said imaged element, said flow control means comprising a slotted feed bar which is provided below the surface of the processing liquid in said tank.