Advantage N

Agfa Graphics bring their third generation of newspaper CtP systems – : Advantage N – that builds on the success of previous generations - :Polaris and :Advantage - while offering greater affordability, reliability and ease of use.
Newspaper CtP Redefined
Violet laser diode
With its unique violet laser imaging system, :Advantage N and :Polaris X combine both speed and reliability. Widely accepted as the Industry standard for newspaper plate production, violet laser diodes provide a lifetime of use combined with the lowest cost of ownership.
The :Advantage N family is designed to handle printing plates for both classic development, as well as violet chemistry-free plates of the :N92-VCF range.
It offers a choice of different plate loading mechanisms and various plate throughput volumes.
:Advantage N Models
Advantage N-M
Up to 75 plates per hour
Manual plate loading
Off-line processor
Advantage N-SA
Up to 75 plates per hour
Manual plate loading
On-line processor
Advantage N-SL
100 plates per hour
automatic plate loading from a 100 plates stack loader + manual by-pass
on-line processor
Advantage N-DL/TR
up to 220 plates per hour
automatic plate loading from the direct load module (up to 1500 plates on-line)
up to 4 plate sizes online
Can be used with following products and services
Advantage is designed to meet the needs of short, medium and long run newspapers and hybrid printers that require a high volume of plates on short deadlines.
It accommodates plate sizes(*) from 275 x 451 mm (10.82" x 17.75") to 1250 x 710 mm (49.21" x 27.95").
(*) Depending on Advantage N model and type
Key benefits
Violet-laser imaging provides fast and reliable platemaking, allowing you to meet tight deadlines.
Short production cycle means editorial and advertising deadlines can be extended.
Automation yields consistent quality, for less remakes and less wasted material.
Simple design and fewer moving parts inside the system contribute to minimal maintenance requirements and less downtime.