According to Presstek, PearlDry Blue is a chemistry-free plate that can be imaged on 830 nm thermal CTP systems from a range of manufacturers. Its fast imaging allows qualified thermal CTP systems to operate at maximum speed. PearlDry Blue provides daylight handling and operation for up to 8 hours. The non-ablative plate requires only a simple water wash after imaging. No chemistry, baking or gum is required. It outputs resolution of 1% to 99% dots at 200 lpi (80 l/cm), and stochastic (FM) screening is easily handled. The plate is rated for run lengths up to 100,000 impressions.