Having produced roll products conservatively for the past 20 years—with a specialty in 50” jumbo rolls—Datatel has evolved its technique in this niche since originating as a long-run custom forms manufacturer. Most recently, the company announced the expansion of its digital workflow capabilities with the installation of a new computer-to-plate operating system, the Fujifilm Javelin 8300 Thermal CTP system. Furthermore, cameras on several of the presses have been updated and maintenance on some of the UV systems has been performed. Allen Simon, president, stressed the importance of UV systems (although a fair amount of non-UV roll products are produced) because they are used to cure the ink and to help maintain consistent coverage.
Elise Hacking Carr is senior production editor for Print & Promo Marketing magazine, and managing editor for PRINTING United Journal.