an imaging device for setting an image on a printing form by at least one imaging energy source , includes a device for determining a component of a relative movement between the imaging energy source and the printing form whereon an image is to be set . an actuator device moves the imaging energy source in such a manner that undesired components of the relative movement between the imaging energy source and the printing form are reduced . an imaging module may be formed of at least two of the imaging devices . a printing press includes the imaging device or the imaging module . a method sets an image on a printing form .