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can run Scanner analysis cycles to get rid of any lines that have gotten
into the balance.
Lines That Do Not Go Away
When performing Scanner analysis balance cycles, you should expect to see some
reduction in the lines in the Test Print with each passing cycle. However, if you do
not see improvement after a few cycles, then there is likely another problem. The
lines that do not go away are caused by something the Scanner Analysis process
cannot take care of.
The causes for this type of balance failure are:
1. D-Max Failure: You have exceeded the maximum exposure for this
material, above which changes in the Chromira’s output do not make
corresponding changes in the Print.
2. Networking Problem: The Windows network is set up in such a way that
the computer running Chromira Balance can not open and change the
Emulsion (EMU) file on the Chromira Computer. Note that this can
happen even if the Balance program is running on the actual Chromira
Printer’s computer. This problem arises from incorrect settings in the
Windows Networking file access permissions.
3. Mechanical problem: One of several things has gone out of alignment in
the Chromira’s mechanical setup. This should never happen after the
machine is installed, but the mechanical causes are listed here as an aid
to technicians.
If D-Max Failure is suspected, please see the previous section regarding how to
identify and fix that condition.
If D-Max Failure is not the cause for your Test Print lines not going away, verify that
your network settings are correct. This can be a cause even if the Balance program
is running on the Chromira Printer computer. When you click the “Apply Changes”