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Ultre 3000/4000 - User Manual

Before You Start

This manual covers the operation of the Imagesetter

Ultre 3000/4000

The words film, photo material, and material are used inter-
changeably throughout this manual. Unless otherwise indicated,
these words refer to any photo material that is suitable for use in
the Ultre 3000 and 4000 imagesetters.

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Notes on this Documentation

This documentation contains:

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Notes on Technical Safety

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Introduction (with Installation)

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Control Panel
Description of control panel (push button controls and LCD dis-
play) and machine operation

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Loading Photographic Material
(incl. preparing of the bulk load supply cassette)

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Change Default Settings

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Messages
Status and error messages incl. corrective procedures

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Technical Data

This document was created with FrameMaker 4.0.4

3000/4000 UM : BeforeYouStart Page I Wednesday, September 4, 1996 8:28 AM

Summary of Contents for 3000 Imagesetter

Page 1: ...Ultre 3000 4000 Imagesetter ULTRE a division of Linotype Hell Company Ultre 4000 This document was created with FrameMaker 4 0 4 3000 4000 UM Front Cover Page 1 Wednesday September 4 1996 8 28 AM...

Page 2: ...rect at the time of going to press The information contained in this manual about performance and speed as well as technical data concerning application of our products is not legally binding as it do...

Page 3: ...3 Installation 2 4 3 Control Panel 3 1 Push Button Controls 3 4 LCD 3 7 LED 3 10 Machine Operation 3 11 4 Loading 4 1 Loading Photo Material 4 3 Preparing the Bulk Load Supply Cassette 4 10 Using Pap...

Page 4: ...aser Power Range LPR 5 8 Set Film Advance Length 5 9 Print Test 5 10 Reverse Feed 5 11 Buffer Mode 5 11 6 Messages 6 1 LCD Status Messages 6 3 Error Messages and Corrective Procedures 6 5 7 Technical...

Page 5: ...and 4000 imagesetters Notes on this Documentation This documentation contains Notes on Technical Safety Introduction with Installation Control Panel Description of control panel push button controls a...

Page 6: ...is Documentation 3 The text contains information which must be observed in order to protect the user from danger 2 This information must be observed to protect the equipment the software and the data...

Page 7: ...e 1 5 Position of Laser Safety Labels 1 7 Radio Interference 1 8 Notes for Users in the US 1 8 Notes for Users in Canada 1 8 Safety Standards 1 9 Electrical Safety 1 9 Mechanical Safety 1 9 General Sa...

Page 8: ...on Do not place any objects or liquids on the unit Ventilation outlets must be kept clear at all times General Information Pay attention to the notes on ambient conditions in Chapter 7 Technical Data...

Page 9: ...re to observe the safety regulations may result in the loss of accident insurance Cleaning the Unit 3 The unit must be disconnected from the power supply by pulling out the mains plug if cleaning the...

Page 10: ...r radiation Since radiation emmitted inside the laser imagesetter is completely confined within protective housings and external covers the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase o...

Page 11: ...echnical Safety 3 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure 3000 4000 UM Chapter 1 Safety Page 6...

Page 12: ...R LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT LASERTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GE FFNET NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN AUCH NICHT MIT OPTISCHEN INSTRUMENTEN CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO T...

Page 13: ...this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference No...

Page 14: ...N 60950 Europe UL 1950 USA CSA C22 2 No 950 Canada DIN 31000 31001 Germany Laser Safety EN 60825 Complies with 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A US...

Page 15: ...1995 1 Notes on Technical Safety Electromagnetic Interference EN 50081 2 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 Approvals CE Europe ETL USA ETL C Canada 3000 4000 UM Chapter 1 Safety Page 10 Wednesday Septemb...

Page 16: ...llation 2 4 General Information 2 4 Mains Connection 2 5 Power Cord Instruction 2 6 Note for Installations in the UK 2 7 Data Connection 2 7 On Off Switch 2 8 This document was created with FrameMaker...

Page 17: ...photographic material The light source is a laser diode operating in the near infra red 780nm Resolution is selectable but normal operation is at 1200 or 2400 lines per inch 1 The Ultre 3000 4000 is s...

Page 18: ...te of the unit Installing The unit should not be installed near air conditioning equipment and is to be protected from humidity and direct sunlight Unit sockets and connection sockets should be near t...

Page 19: ...and frequency To connect the unit to the mains supply use the power cord set provided with the unit or refer to the tables following to select a commercially available cord as specified 3 Switching o...

Page 20: ...America 125V 10A 115 120V ANSI C73 11 NEMA 5 15 P IEC 83 UL Listed CSA Certified Type SJT 18AWG Plug Configuration Plug Type Voltage Reference Standards Power Cord Europe 250V 10 16A 230V CEE 7 II IV...

Page 21: ...connectors consisting of the Linotype Hell Interface Connector the Small computer Standard Interface SCSI and an external RS232 port see page 2 9 Interface Connector Input data is connected to the In...

Page 22: ...perform a brief diagnostic self test It will signal that it is ready by illuminating the green light emitting diode LED on the control panel and displaying READY on the liquid crystal display s LCD s...

Page 23: ...ensity Button 3 5 Menu Button 3 5 Arrow Buttons 3 6 Enter Button 3 6 Reset Button 3 6 LCD 3 7 Machine Status Display 3 7 Density Value Display 3 10 Menu Selection Display 3 10 LED 3 10 Machine Operati...

Page 24: ...controls and indicators serve as a user interface providing machine status information and the ability to change machine default settings 1 _____ 2 _____ 3_____ 1 _____ 2 _____ 3_____ 1 LCD Display Bu...

Page 25: ...film and for confirmation of the operational status of the drive circuit During a JOG the OOMS Out Of Media Sensor and the JAM sensor are ignored to allow loading of the film Film Advance Button Depre...

Page 26: ...n is depressed when there is a need to change the current density setting Using the Right or Left Arrow Button the density can be increased or decreased while viewing the value on the LCD See Chapter...

Page 27: ...d Enter Button The Enter Button is depressed after selecting a new density value and for each new setting or value that is selected while in the Menu Selection Display Reset Button Depressing the Rese...

Page 28: ...CD will show the Machine Status Display This display is also the starting point for accessing the Density Value Display and the Menu Selection Display Machine Status Display The Machine Status Display...

Page 29: ...hould not be seen in normal operation J OOMS JAM or NOCASS signals disabled see Chapter 6 Messages This mode is used for testing only and should not be seen in normal operation Horizontal Resolution T...

Page 30: ...dicates how many feet of film have been put into the Take up Cassette The film counter resets every time the film is cut Status The Status Field located in the center of the bottom line indicates the...

Page 31: ...hapter 5 Changing Default Settings for changing the Density setting Menu Selection Display The Menu Selection Display provides access to all of the submenus and functions with the exception of density...

Page 32: ...et up job lengths should be limited to two feet or less before developing to prevent waste of film While printing is taking place the Primary Drive Roller will be advancing the film through the machin...

Page 33: ...ssette as a leader for processing Follow the manufacturer s instructions for preparing the leader for threading into the processor 2 ATTENTION Wait until the LED has stopped blinking and the LCD reads...

Page 34: ...4 1 4 4 Loading Loading Photo Material 4 3 Preparing the Bulk Load Supply Cassette 4 10 Paper Material 4 11 This document was created with FrameMaker 4 0 4 3000 4000 UM Chapter 4 Loading Page 1 Wednes...

Page 35: ...range near infra red Some of the suitable materials are identified in a list of tested materials available from Ultre Loading Photo Material 5 Insure that main power is on 1 Remove the Take up Cassett...

Page 36: ...ette by following the manufacturer s instructions for opening and freeing the leader if using the bulk load Supply Cassette refer to Section Preparing the Bulk Load Sup ply Cassette on page 4 10 befor...

Page 37: ...4 The Supply Cassette is held in place on the Input Cassette Tray by using the two Cassette Guide Blocks located on the left and right sides of the tray Loosen the thumbscrew on each of the blocks an...

Page 38: ...Cassette Guide Blocks as described in step 4 to prop erly center the film on the MIC platen 7 Return the upper MIC roller to its original position 2 NOTE Before proceeding make certain that the Pressu...

Page 39: ...e figure above shows the Supply Cassette on the Supply Cassette Tray the film going up and through the MIC Rollers and two hands pushing the film forward on the MIC Platen 3000 4000 UM Chapter 4 Loadi...

Page 40: ...film or if the film requires repositioning Lift the Pressure Roller Lever into the up disengaged position Ensure that the input cassette is positioned parallel to the out side edge of the MIC platen...

Page 41: ...he film past the upper rollers the Secondary Drive Roller and the Secondary Pressure Roller At the same time the LCD will display FILM ADVANCE and the LED will begin blinking 13 When sufficient film h...

Page 42: ...the cassette One for 1 1 8 cores generally for photo paper and one for 2 cores film 3 Place the roll into the box such that the tail of the material exits at the velvet exit emulsion side down and so...

Page 43: ...llow a separate proceedure when loading paper The paper should be folded back at a 45 angle on both sides of the material for approximately one third of its width before it is loaded This will add suf...

Page 44: ...ontrast 5 6 Adjust LCD Backlight 5 6 Set Default Resolution 5 7 Set Laser Power Multiplier LPM 5 8 Set Laser Power Range LPR 5 8 Set Film Advance Length 5 9 Print Test 5 10 Reverse Feed 5 11 Buffer Mo...

Page 45: ...ng the appropriate submenus The UP and DOWN arrow in the top left corner of the LCD indicates that the Up Arrow Button or the Down Arrow Button can be used to scroll through the submenus The current d...

Page 46: ...arch 1995 5 Changing Default Settings Menus and Functions Machine Status Display Menu Button press to switch to Submenus Submenus Functions 3000 4000 UM Chapter 5 Defaults Page 4 Wednesday September 4...

Page 47: ...nt in power The adjustable range is 16 to 16 To increase the density depress the Right Arrow Button as often as necessary As the density increases the number will increase and the bar graph will shrin...

Page 48: ...her the LEFT Arrow Button or the RIGHT Arrow Button until the desired contrast is obtained on the LCD 3 Depress the Enter Button Depress the Menu Button to return to the Machine Status Display Adjust...

Page 49: ...tus Display Set Default Resolution Sets the horizontal and vertical resolution 1 Depress Menu Button and the UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons until the DEF RESOLUTION function is displayed 2 Depress either th...

Page 50: ...n to return to the Machine Status Display 1 NOTE During operation many RIPs will set the LPM to a selected value This RIP selected value will over ride any LPM value set through the control panel and...

Page 51: ...ngth Sets the amount of film that will be automatically advanced when either the FILM ADVANCE BUTTON or the CUT BUTTON is depressed 1 Depress Menu Button and the UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons until the SET...

Page 52: ...meters TYPE RES and LEN that may be selected and modified TYPE indicates the type of test that will be performed RES indicates the resolution at which the test will performed LEN indicates the length...

Page 53: ...turn to the Machine Status Display Buffer Mode The Ultre 3000 4000 Imagesetter is configured with a large buffer memory 1 to 16 MB This function is used to determine the minimum amount of data that sh...

Page 54: ...MODE function is displayed 2 Depress either the LEFT Arrow Button or the RIGHT Arrow Button until the desired buffer fill percentage is displayed on the LCD 3 Depress the Enter Button Depress the Men...

Page 55: ...rective Procedures 6 5 JAM 6 5 NO CASSETTE 6 6 OUT OF MEDIA 6 6 PHOTO ERROR 6 7 POWER SUPPLY FAULT 6 7 LASER FAULT 6 8 SPINNER FAULT 6 8 FILTER FAULT 6 9 TRAN FAULT 6 9 This document was created with...

Page 56: ...Advance Button or Cut Button is depressed JAM An error message indicating that the photo material has jammed in the machine The film will stop advancing and the current print job will abort Note that...

Page 57: ...mmands from the host system or the control panel REMOVE CASSETTE Indicates that printing is completed and that the exposed film is in the Take up Cassette and ready for processing SELF TEST This messa...

Page 58: ...Cause The photo material has jammed in the machine Corrective Action Clear the jammed photo material by opening the front cover releasing pressure roller lever and pulling out the jammed material If i...

Page 59: ...er 4 When replacing the Take up Cassette place it on the machine by aligning the slot in the cassette with exit guides projecting from the top of the machine and press down against the foam covered mo...

Page 60: ...position correct condition and reset machine by turning power off and on If condition reoccurs or a malfunction is suspect refer problem to a qualified technician POWER SUPPLY FAULT Possible Cause Thi...

Page 61: ...or a malfunction is suspect refer problem to a qualified technician SPINNER FAULT Possible Cause This error indicates an error in the laser spinner or spinner drive Corrective Action Reset the machin...

Page 62: ...ack on If condition reoccurs or a malfunction is suspect refer problem to a qualified technician TRAN FAULT Possible Cause This error indicates a faulty transport drive system Corrective Action Reset...

Page 63: ...t conditions operation 7 4 Ambient conditions transport 7 5 Resolution and recorder speed 7 6 Resolution and recorder speed metric 7 6 This document was created with FrameMaker 4 0 4 3000 4000 UM Chap...

Page 64: ...Typ 25 m 1 mil within the ambient conditions defined below with constant environmental conditions for 4 successive pages of 31x31 cm for the Ultre 3000 and 40x40 cm for the Ultre 4000 Photographic ma...

Page 65: ...Hz Power consumption 6 0 3 0 A Dimensions 28 3 x 25 x 35 2 inch WxHxD Weight 88 kg 195 lbs Interfaces Serial video interface Noise emission LpA 70 dB A Noise measuring DIN 45635 19 01 KL2 Ambient cond...

Page 66: ...ltre 3000 4000 User Manual 7 5 Technical Data 7 Ambient conditions transport Temperature 10 50 C Humidity 35 85 non condensing 3000 4000 UM Chapter 7 TechData Page 5 Wednesday September 4 1996 8 28 AM...

Page 67: ...h Max Speed inch min 315 63 0 800 24 8 394 40 4 1000 15 9 472 37 3 1200 14 7 630 31 5 1600 12 4 787 20 1 2000 7 9 945 14 0 2400 5 5 1180 8 9 3000 3 5 Resolution pixel cm Max Speed cm min Max Speed inc...

Page 68: ...r mode 5 11 Density 5 5 FA Length 5 9 Laser power range 5 8 LCD Adjust backlight 5 6 Adjust contrast 5 6 LPM 5 8 Printtest 5 10 Resolution 5 7 Reverse feed 5 11 Density Changing 5 5 Density button 3 5...

Page 69: ...onnection 2 5 Mains voltage 7 4 Material Loading 4 3 Using Paper 4 11 Materials in roll form 7 3 Width 7 3 Mechanical safety 1 9 Menu button 3 5 Menu Selection display 5 3 Menu selection display 3 10...

Page 70: ...een frequency 7 3 SCSI 2 7 Service 1 5 SOL Sensor 6 7 SPINNER FAULT 6 8 Status field 3 9 Status messages 6 3 Submenus 5 4 Supply cassette 4 4 Capacity 4 10 Guide blocks 4 5 Preparing 4 10 Supply casse...

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