PlateScope

X-Rite PlateScope - Unsurpassed plate process control

The cutting-edge PlateScope from X-Rite is one of the most advanced and accurate plate measurement systems available, offering unprecedented levels of control over your plates. With PlateScope you can accurately measure even the most difficult low-contrast, chemistry-free and ‘processless’ plates. PlateScope also maintains accuracy in extreme highlights and shadows, the areas of prime concern in the printing process – and up until now, not available with any plate measurement solution.

Now you can accurately measure even the most difficult low-contrast, chemistry-free and processless plates. PlateScope also maintains accuracy in extreme highlights and shadows, the areas of prime concern in the printing process. Up until now, that hasn’t been available with any plate measurement solution!

With its patent-pending spectral illumination array, PlateScope lets you quickly see the areas you want to measure. And, because it provides full process control automation, there's no risk of error due to inaccurate manual measurements. PlateScope supports all current screening technologies, including AM, FM, XM and hybrid screen types.

Get your plates right the first time, every time.

You no longer have to absorb rejected printing jobs caused by subjective color shift from dot gain, or plates that run with the wrong compensation curves. You can also say goodbye to the enormous costs and missed deadlines that result from plate remakes. As contone proofing converts to dot printing, you now have a process control solution that ensures your jobs are run correctly the first time — before they go to press.

Keep inconvenience at arm's length.

No more looking through targeting windows or analyzing computer monitors. PlateScope's patent-pending auto-contrast video targeting system allows you to easily identify the areas you want — even from a full arm's length away or in darker environments.

Auto-contrast video targeting lets you easily see where you want to measure. PlateScope's illumination technology provides the ideal contrast for the plate, even on traditionally difficult-to-see low-latency plates.

Take control of your entire workflow.

PlateScope isn't just another measurement device; it's an entire process control solution. With the included QC Plate software, you can profile your platesetters, plates, presses and paper types to automatically generate the proper gain curves and speed quality checks on plates. PlateScope represents the foundation for future industry solutions, further closing the loop between plate manufacturing and press.