Some companies are tempted to utilize a densitometer as opposed to a dedicated plate meter to measure and control their computer to plate lithographic plates. While it is understandable that an individual would seek to save money by repurposing a single instrument for multiple uses, This is not recommended due to several factors, As spoken of below. It should be evident that the present discussion should be viewed as limited to lithographic plates with a visible image, what are known as "work less plates" With very little or no visible image are a }