PearlDry was first implemented on the Heidelberg Quickmaster DI® in 1995, and Presstek continues to make improvements in plate design and manufacturing processes. PearlDry plate material is supplied in polyester-backed spools that contain 28 or 36 plates. This innovative plate design-working in conjunction with Presstek's laser imaging system-results in an optimized DI press that delivers high-quality output and a high degree of consistency and durability.

PearlDry plates are also environmentally friendly. The thermal laser imaging process eliminates hazardous waste associated with conventional lithographic plate production. The non-photographic plates eliminate the disposal problems and costs associated with processing chemistry. Since it is a waterless plate system, fountain and alcohol substitutes are also eliminated.

Product Specifications 

Plate Type : Thermal ablative

Plate Substrate : Spooled polyester

Plate Size: Dependent on type of press

Exposure: Thermal, digital, laser

Spectral Sensitivity: 800–1200 nm

Light Sensitivity: Full daylight operations

Plate Thickness: .007" (0.18mm)

Screen Rulings: Up to 200-line screen

Processing: Automated cleaning step only

Run Length: 20,000 impressions 

Brochure: http://www.presstek.com/Collateral/Documents/English-US/PearlDry%20Plus%20Brochure.pdf