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Prepress -- Platemaking Process
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Printing -- Lithography Topic Hub
Basic information on lithographic printing, including pollution prevention options and links to additional resources.
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Background and Overview
Printing Process Overview
Lithographic Printing Process Flow Diagrams
Operations
Prepress -- Imaging Process
Prepress -- Platemaking Process
Production -- Printing Process
Finishing -- Post Press Operations
Reasons for Change
Regulatory Compliance
Regulated Wastes and Outputs
Compliance & Inspections
Essential Regulatory Links
Pollution Prevention Opportunities
Essential P2 Links
Key Contacts
Complete List of Links
Acknowledgements
Prepress - Platemaking Process
Inputs
Outputs
Metal, paper, plastic or silver bearing press plates
Damaged or unusable plates, waste metals, paper and plastic. Waste silver halides from silver master plates
Water
Contaminated process wash water
Developer
Spent developer may contain alcohol
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