Electronic equipment used for the output of film and/or bromides. A networked computer processes digital data/files, much like a computer to a laser printer. An image setter is a sophisticated machine which holds light-sensitive film, bromide paper and chemicals such as developer and fixer. Depending on their capacity, they can produce material up to AO size.
is a high resolution device that prints directly to plate ready film. Many image setters output film at 2400 DPI.
High resolution, large format device for producing film from electronically generated page layouts.
Typesetting machine found in service bureaus and used for high-resolution output.
In computer imaging, a device that outputs type line art and photos in position on film.
a device using a laser beam to output type, line drawings, photos, etc.