DuPont Dylux® Thermal Blueline

Thermal Dylux is the first imposition proofing material from DuPont, specifically designed for 8-up 2-sided imposition proofing for imaging by thermal laser directly on an 830nm platesetter delivering back-up registration at 2400dpi resolution. This unique imposition solution enables an all-digital CTP environment. With DuPont Dylux® Thermal Blueline, you can now check digital integrity and validate imposed digital plate files on the same device used for plate imaging.

This means cost savings and greater utilization of your CTP investment. This unique media produces grayscale imposition proofs that can be cut and folded to allow for quick and easy verification of imposition layout. The high-resolution output provides the fine detail needed to detect errors that go unnoticed with a lower-resolution proof. Now the pressroom can save time with use of the two-sided imposition layout utilizing the same imaging system that is used to produce the plates. Clients and press operators can be assured that file integrity is maintained throughout the printing process.

Coated on both sides of the paper-based media, DuPont Dylux® Thermal Blueline yields instant front and back images upon exposure to 830 nm wavelength light. It is loaded in a manner similar to aluminum plates and imaged with the same optics, laser and screening that is used to image the printing plate. Customers can produce a high-resolution imposition proof in less than six minutes.

DuPont Dylux® Thermal Blueline is for use with the following exposure devices:

• Heildelberg/CREO TrendsetterTM 3244
• CREO TrensetterTM Spectrum
• CREO Soectrum Proofer

Key Features and Benefits

Uses the same device for plates and proofs; ensures file integrity since same RIP data is used to output plates and proofs.

• Accurate front-to-back registration within 1/32"


• Highest resolution (up to 3600 dpi) for fine details and lines
• Fast! Imposition proofs produced in less than six minutes
• Foldable to create sample pieces for clients
• Easy to produce -- no processing required
• Economical solution over analog bluelines