Color proofing apparatus and method for writing inkjet images to an intermediate ink receiving element

摘要

A color proofing apparatus (11) for writing images to an intermediate ink receiving element (32) comprising an inkjet printhead (602) for writing the images to the intermediate ink receiving element (32). A lead screw (250) moves the inkjet printhead (602) in a first direction relative to the intermediate ink receiving element (32). The intermediate ink receiving element (32) is mounted on the vacuum imaging drum (300) which is rotated by a motor (341) relative to the inkjet printhead.