For run lengths well below 1000 sheets, DOP provides a lower cost per sheet than toner-based systems. Yes, the thermal head designs are almost identical, but certain modifications are made to facilitate mounting on press. Yes, to ensure the lowest possible costs and the highest possible reliability we have developed our DOP components so they will work with many different press designs. The components can be configured to allow each press manufacturer to implement the system according to the exact needs of his press design. No, a pressman that can deal with the touchscreen interface of a modern automated press can easily learn the imaging functions.
Thermal heads have a lifetime of years and can then be refurbished to as-new condition.
Many DOP presses are designed so that plates can still be imaged off line and mounted, or plates imaged on press on another print unit and then moved, when required. The press vendor provides the first line of support, ensuring that the user has a clear line of communication to address problems. CreoScitex is committed to providing the press vendors with the training or back up they need to achieve reliable and effective performance in the field. CreoScitex Press Partners CreoScitex operates its DOP business as an OEM provider of technology and components to leading and innovative press manufacturers. Our goal is to deliver standard components that lead the industry in reliability and performance and help each press vendor implement these components in ways that bring unique value to their DOP press design.