n Chemistry-free Digital System - Dot Works

n Chemistry-free Digital System
n Grained Anodized Aluminum Plates
n Easy-to-use, Compact Design
n Two- and Four-Page Models
n Simple and Affordable to Upgrade

The Direct Route from File to Press-ready Plates

With No Intermediate Steps, Materials or Processing

Tango is an easy-to-use, clean and compact digital
way to produce aluminum printing plates for a wide
range of presses. In addition to simplified, low cost
plate production and environmental benefits, Tango
ink jet CTP delivers all the on-press performance of
electrochemically grained aluminum plates.

A CTP Application for Cost Advantages
Proven Technology
Because there are no processor or chemicals to
Tango CTP combines proven ink jet technology with maintain, and because the electrochemically grained
high resolution CTPIJ plates developed by Dotworks. aluminum plates provide higher performance on press,
Tango employs a liquid imaging fluid to digitally image Tango offer performance, quality and overall cost
press-ready plates with an ink jet printer. Tango advantages over other low-cost CTP solutions.
imaging fluid is formulated specifically for the Tango
electrochemically grained (ECG) plate emulsion. The resulting low cost per plate provides a competitive
advantage for short runs and higher profitability for
Tango plates are manufactured and converted in your business.
Recognition Systems’ Headquarters in New York for
the highest quality control. With a 22 micron dot size, Easy Operation
Tango plates offer the highest resolution of their kind,
surpassing a number of conventional, thermal and Ink jet CTP fully capitalizes on the efficiency of
violet CTP printing plates. digital workflow. Operator involvement is minimal.
Making press-ready plates with Tango is as easy
There is no light-sensitive or thermally-reactive as using an ink jet printer.
coating to be removed, so there is no processing
required. Plates are ready to print after • Precise plate-to-plate image registration system
imaging and a simple heat cure. • Conventional (AM) and stochastic (FM) screening
• Low maintenance with automated cleaning
Environmental • Uses a single dedicated cartridge
Advantages • P rint imposition proofs and other color output

With the fewest materials involved, no waste, and on paper stocks without changing cartridges
no chemical plate processing, Tango is the most • Two-page 4900 and four-page 7890 models
environmentally-friendly CTP strategy available.

High Print Quality Optimized Digital Workflow

Tango’s precise registration system ensures that The Tango Select RIP enhances both the high
plates will have an exact fit on press, resulting in productivity of Tango systems and the quality of
fast make-ready and high print quality. printed output. Recognition Systems has designed
its RIP to enhance the dot edge on Tango plates.
Tango plates provide all the familiar characteristics To date, no other system offers comparable
of electrochemically grained aluminum plates, technology.
including fast roll-up, excellent ink/water balance
control, and compatibility with common press Tango Select workflow features include:
solutions. There is no stretch or creep associated
with polyester and paper plates. • PostScript® level 3 and PDF compatibility
• Remote operation
Tango plates are well suited for a wide range of • High quality screening with corner-to-corner
jobs and run lengths in the marketplace today.
consistent rosettes, pattern-free tints, stable
• Sharp text and line art highlights and shadows, and tonal controls
• Positive imaging • Dot gain compensation
• Ideal for one-, two-, and multi-spot-color jobs • Powerful preview and soft proofing
• Four-color process up to 175 line screen • F aster speed than many competing RIPs
• Run lengths up to 50,000 impressions
Tango digital workflow is scalable with options that
A Simple Upgrade Path include trapping, full featured imposition, ink duct
control, multiple users, and stochastic screening.
Maintaining the value of your Tango system and
keeping pace with ink jet technology is simple. When
your company wants to upgrade to the latest ink jet
printer, all you need to change in your Tango system
is the print driver and, in some cases, new entrance
and exit plate guides.

Model 4900 Model 7890

Maximum Plate Size 18" × 24" / 46 cm × 61 cm 25" × 43" / 63 cm × 109 cm

Minimum Plate Size 9" ×12" / 22 cm × 30 cm 9" ×12" / 22 cm × 30 cm

Maximum Image Area 17"× 22" / 43 cm × 56 cm 24" × 43" / 61 cm ×109 cm

Plate Gauges .006", .008", .012" / .015 mm, .020 mm, .030 mm

Imaging Fluid Tango CTPIJ Fluid

Resolutions 1440 × 1440 standard; 2880 × 1440 optional

Line Screen Ruling Up to 175 lpi conventional screening and FM (stochastic) screening

Speed at 2880 x 1440 dpi 10 minutes per plate 6–10 minutes per plate
at 1440 x 1440 dpi 6 minutes per plate 4–6 minutes per plate
(Size 15.75" × 20.125" / 40 cm × 51cm) (Size 15.75" × 20.125" / 40 cm × 51cm)

RIP Tango Select RIP
Operating Environment
Usual o ce or prepress environments
Temperature range 64 – 80°F / 18– 26°C
Relative humidity range 35– 80%

Physical Dimensions (L×W×H ) 60" × 36" × 43" / 152 cm × 91 cm × 109 cm 27" × 54" × 48" / 69 cm × 137 cm × 122 cm

Weight (Printer) 115 lbs / 52.3 kg 185 lbs / 84 kg

Power Curing Unit 110 × 30 amps / 220 × 20 amps 110 × 30 amps / 220 × 20 amps
Printer 110 × 15 amps / 220 × 20 amps 110 × 15 amps / 220 × 20 amps

Tango CTPIJ Plates Electrochemically grained anodized aluminum
Plate Substrate Ink jet, chemistry-free, daylight safe
Plate Imaging 50,000 run length
Impressions Optional – Not required (Only for storage after use)
Plate Finishing One year from date of manufacture
Shelf-life

By choosing a Dotworks Tango CTPIJ system for your business, you are also
choosing a company that is committed to helping print service providers achieve

Dotworks will ensure the proper installation and operation of your Tango system
and the maximum performance of its output. For over 40 years, Dotworks has
supplied the products that printing businesses depend on every day.

Recognition Systems, Inc. 30 Harbor Park Drive • Port Washington, NY 11050 • 516-625-5000
Dotworks Atlanta 1525 Airport Drive • Suite 100 • Ball Ground, GA 30107 • 770-720-4549
Dotworks California 14106 Pontlavoy Avenue • Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 • 516-625-5000

www.dotworks.com

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