Computer to Film

Computer to Film (CTF) is a print workflow involving the printing from a computer, straight to film. This film is then burned onto a lithographic plate, using a plate burner. The plate is then put on an offset printing press to make a product (usually thousands of copies). This process requires a clean environment, skilled workers, and a well thought out proofing system / workflow to maximize quality. Offset lithography printing process Offset printing is a widely used printing technique where the inked image is transferred (or offset) from a plate first to a rubber blanket, then to the printing surface. ...

CTF is being replaced with the more advanced CTP (Computer to Plate) technology. Computer to plate (CtP) is an imaging technology in modern lithographic printing. ...