
Turnkey Computer-to-Film and Computer-to-Plate solutions in small and medium formats from Kiel
mantagraphics systems - Manfred Tannrath
KielNew on Amplifa
About us
Mantagraphics Systems is a company based in Kiel specialized in prepress. The sole proprietorship of Manfred Tannrath offers turnkey Computer-to-Film (CtF) and Computer-to-Plate (CtP) solutions in small and medium formats, complemented by RIP/workflow systems (Dolphin RIP), processors for film and plate development, and accessories such as film/foil punches. The offering includes profitability analysis and system selection, system installation, preventive maintenance and repair, up to an all-inclusive carefree service package with 24-hour service and overnight spare parts delivery. In addition, used machines (imagesetters, plate setters, developing machines) are sold, and spare parts and accessories are offered via an online shop. Free technical training for dealers is provided at the Kiel location. Customers come from the graphic arts industry, in particular print shops and prepress operations; delivery is international.
- Site
- Kiel
- Processes
- Turnkey Computer-to-Film solutions (small and medium formats), Turnkey Computer-to-Plate solutions (small and medium formats), Preventive maintenance and repair / all-inclusive carefree package (24-hour service), System installation, training, profitability analysis and system selection for prepress, Punching of film/foil (GTO 52 film/foil punch), Turnkey Computer-to-Film and Computer-to-Plate solutions in small and medium formats, Maintenance and repair, All-inclusive carefree service package
- Materials
- Imagesetting film (film), Polyester plate, Silver halide printing plates, Polymer printing plates, Computer-to-Film systems, Computer-to-Plate systems, Dolphin RIP / Workflow, Developing machines
- Certificates
- 24-hour service, Overnight spare parts delivery, Free technical dealer training
- Industries
- Prepress / PrePress, Graphic arts industry, Print shops
- 01
Consulting and profitability analysis
- 02
System selection
- 03
System installation
- 04
Employee training
- 05
Maintenance, repair and service package
- 06
Spare parts and accessories supply
Consumables and systems
Computer-to-Film systems
Turnkey film imagesetting systems in small and medium formats, e.g. Ultresetter 460 F/P/FP.
Computer-to-Plate systems
Plate setters of the Ultresetter 530 family for direct plate imaging.
Dolphin RIP / Workflow
RIP and workflow system for controlling the imagesetters.
Developing machines
Processors for film, polyester plates, silver halide and polymer printing plates.
Film/foil punches
Accessories such as the GTO 52 film/foil punch for perforating films and foils.
Location
Kiel
DEHeadquarters with service, sales and training
- Materials
- Film, polyester plates, silver halide and polymer printing plates
- Ultresetter 460 (film/polyester plate imagesetter)
- Ultresetter 530 family (CTP plate setters)
- Dolphin RIP / Workflow
- Used equipment: Lintronic 300, Quicksetter 460, Ultresetter 5400, Ultresetter 530V
- Processors: Rapiline 66, Manta-Link 46, Glunz and Jensen ML 400, SDT 650, Polystar 66
- GTO 52 film/foil punch
Products and systems



Inside the production





Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnkey Computer-to-Film solutions (small and medium formats)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Film, Polyester |
| Turnkey Computer-to-Plate solutions (small and medium formats)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Printing plates (silver halide, polymers) |
| Preventive maintenance and repair / all-inclusive carefree package (24-hour service)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| System installation, training, profitability analysis and system selection for prepressEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Punching of film/foil (GTO 52 film/foil punch)Machining | – | – | – | – | Film, Foil |
14 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film and polyester plate imagesetter (Imagesetter) | Ultresetter 460 (F/P/FP) | – | Small format | – | – |
| CTP plate setter | Ultresetter 530 family | – | – | – | – |
| Imagesetter | Linotype-Hell Lintronic 300 (incl. RIP 50) | – | – | – | Kiel |
| Imagesetter | Quicksetter 460 | – | – | – | Kiel |
| Imagesetter | Ultresetter 5400 | – | – | – | Kiel |
| Plate setter | Ultresetter 530V | – | – | – | Kiel |
| Film developing machine (processor) | Rapiline 66 | – | – | – | Kiel |
| Film developing machine (processor) | Manta-Link Manta-Link 46 | – | – | – | Kiel |
| Film developing machine (processor) | Glunz and Jensen ML 400 | – | – | – | Kiel |
| Processor for silver halide printing plates | SDT 650 | – | – | – | Kiel |
| Processor for polymer printing plates | Polystar 66 | – | – | – | Kiel |
| Film/foil punch | GTO 52 | – | – | – | Kiel |
| RIP / workflow system | Dolphin RIP | – | – | – | – |
| Multi Cycle Water unit | – | – | – | – | Kiel |
Additional services
Quality
Quality and reliability receive particular importance; the company supports customers from profitability analysis through system installation to training and 24-hour service.
| Evidence | Kiel |
|---|---|
| 24-hour service | |
| Overnight spare parts delivery | |
| Free technical dealer training |
History
- 2006
Online presence (copyright notice from 2006); the owner brings many years of experience from corporate divisions at Linotype, Linotype-Hell and Heidelberg.