"The combination of the new Ultimark mount and the Ultimark exposure systems has achieved our objective to develop the simplest stamp making process of all time! "
	The process begins with a "right" reading, positive image printed on platemaking vellum. Laser printing with a minimum resolution of 300dpi is recommended and M&R's Platemaking Vellum produces the best results. The printed vellum is placed face up on the exposure glass and is then covered with a clear protective sheet. "To save time and to ensure that the text plate is a perfect fit in the Ultimark mount the material is supplied pre-cut to the precise size!" Place the appropriate text plate(s) in position over the image and secure the compression plate in the "closed" position. N.B: Incorporating alignment marks or a simple border outside each design will ensure quick and accurate alignment of the text plate.
To transfer the image to the text plate simply press the "FLASH" button on the Ultimark exposure system. Once the flash has completed (just a few micro-seconds is all that is required - it's over in a "FLASH") the compression plate can be released and the text plates removed.
"Pre-Inked stamps are considered to be messy and time consuming. Despite this conception pre-inked stamps are the largest growing product line in the marking industry. We set out to develop a product that would allow stamp makers to service the growing demand easily and conveniently." Unlike other pre-inked stamp technology it is not necessary to ink Ultimark text plates prior to mounting as Ultimark mounts have been designed to accommodate a separate ink cartridge. Once assembled the ink immediately* begins to flow from the ink cartridge into the text plate. In addition the S.A.S. Retaining Ring eliminates the need for adhesives or glues to attach the text plate to the mount. The ring automatically adjusts to the correct height eliminating any need for fiddly and time consuming adjustments.
"It's very difficult to imagine that a more productive system is possible." "We looked at the problems that stamp makers can experience with all the different processes in use, where productivity could be improved, and how a high standard of quality could be achieved consistently without difficulty." "We believe Ultimark meets all these objectives and are delighted with the result" Ultimark is scheduled for release in February, 2002 - stay tuned! * The actual time required for total saturation will vary according to climatic conditions, geographic location and the size of the stamp. "Ultimark" is a registered Trade Mark of M&R Marking Systems, 100 Springfield Road Piscataway, NJ, USA