Solarplates are metal plates which are coated with a light-sensitive polymer emulsion. A black and white transparency is placed over the plate and exposed to ultraviolet light to harden the emulsion. After the dark (soft) areas are washed out with water the solarplate is inked and printed using the etching press.
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