Hell Chromagraph Digital Composer
Dr. Ing. Hell GmbH prepress composer for color separation film production. HTS 8442.30.0110 covers phototypesetting for lithographic printing preparation. Professional color prepress standard.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If direct-to-plate capability
Computer-to-plate systems classify printing machinery.
If color scanner components
Photographic scanners go to Chapter 90 apparatus.
If raster image processor included
Image processing units shift to ADP equipment.
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