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Description
The Computer-to-Plate for Newspapers course begins with an overview of CtP technology. This gives you a foundation for understanding the different types of hardware, lasers, and plate choices available. The benefits of CtP are discussed, including cost, speed, quality, and the new capabilities that CtP can provide. Cost issues are discussed, including criteria to take into account when calculating return on investment. A section is also dedicated to discussing important considerations in moving to a digital workflow.
Each module of the Computer-to-Plate for Newspapers course is linked to ollé™ InfoFind, a glossary of over 11,000 terms and millions of cross references. You have unlimited access to ollé™ InfoFind as long as you are registered for any course or course module.
Audience
This course is intended for professionals working in the newspaper industry who are making or are considering a move to computer-to-plate technology.
Prerequisites
It is assumed that students taking this course are familiar with the newspaper printing environment from either a managerial or technical perspective.
Objective
At the end of the course you will better understand the important issues to plan for when making the transition CtP (computer-to-plate) technology. You will be able to reap the benefits of CtP, to include cost, speed, quality, and new capabilities, as well as being able to use the checklist for moving to CtP.
Duration
4 Hours
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Browser Requirements
Browser requirements for PC -Win 98, ME, 2000, NT, XP:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
- Netscape Navigator 7.0 or higher · Cookies enabled ·
- Java, and JavaScript enabled (must support Java version 1.02 or higher)
Browser requirements for Apple Macintosh (OS 9.0 or higher):
- Safari 1.2
- Netscape Navigator 7.0 or higher
- Cookies enabled
- Java, and JavaScript enabled (must support Java version 1.02 or higher)
Note: The current version of Internet Explorer for Apple Macintosh does NOT provide functionality required to display ollé courseware.
Minimum Resolution - All platforms
- 800 x 600
- 1024 x 768 or better highly recommended
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