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INSTALLATION

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OPERATION

MANUAL

Document 100.OM-M

Revision .01

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 - Initial Release

Revision Date: 24 December  1996

Take it to the Maxx!™

        

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Содержание ExxtraSetter Exxpress 300

Страница 1: ...96 Take it to the Maxx Copyright Exxtra Corporation 1992 1994 1996 All rights reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation for any purpose other than the purchaser s personal use without prior writ...

Страница 2: ...the imagesetter works with the host system and provides procedures for film loading density calibration and media usage tracking Chapter 6 Maintenance and Adjustments describes Operator serviceable ma...

Страница 3: ...Exxtra Corporation makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Exxtra Corpora...

Страница 4: ...ogy 4 2 1 2 Film Handling 4 2 1 3 Operator Controls 5 2 1 4 Electronics 5 2 1 5 Power Supply 5 2 1 6 Interfaces 5 2 1 6 1 Exxtra Parallel Video Interface 5 2 1 6 2 Remote Diagnostic Port 5 2 2 ExxtraS...

Страница 5: ...uction 20 5 1 1 How The Host RIP Works With the Imagesetter 20 5 1 2 Description of a Typical Printing Cycle 20 5 1 2 1 Imagesetter turn on 20 5 1 2 2 Front end RIP commands initialization 20 5 1 2 3...

Страница 6: ...tal Light Or Dark Lines Laser Light Obstruction or Blockage 33 7 2 3 Vertical Unexposed light Lines 33 7 3 Problem Solving Checklist 33 7 3 1 Introduction 33 7 3 2 Is There a Control Panel Message 33...

Страница 7: ...ller cassette carton 6 With two people remove large carton 7 Replace the front crate panel if removed using the screws and use the crate for storing the other packaging materials Unpack the larger car...

Страница 8: ...uch machinery can interact with the imagesetter and cause undesirable artifacts on film A well ventilated room Dust and or smoke in the environment will degrade the optical system requiring more frequ...

Страница 9: ...erent types of main power receptacles throughout the world units shipped outside of North America require the user or equipment dealer to supply the correct line cord The cord must be compatible with...

Страница 10: ...s the high repeatability and superb image quality required for the production of 200and 300 line screen color separation master films This technology enables the ExxtraSetter to be a true desktop imag...

Страница 11: ...functions as well as service and maintenance functions 2 1 4 Electronics A single printed circuit logic board provides the interface and all machine controls Laser drive electronics are located on the...

Страница 12: ...Machine Identification Label The identification label includes information and certifications required by various regulatory organizations Included on this label is the machine Serial Number which sh...

Страница 13: ...g between the two Clam Shell halves The Clam Shells are mounted to support rails by means of linear bearings This assembly is transported across the image area by a motor driven lead screw assembly Th...

Страница 14: ...when the door is closed These switches must be satisfied in order for the imagesetter to turn on the laser 2 2 3 2 Out of Paper Sensor OOPS The OOPS is located in the film supply compartment When fil...

Страница 15: ...ve the ability ofdifferent films to dissipate static electricity can become an important issue when operating in low humidity environments Many films maintain very high levels of static charge when us...

Страница 16: ...graphic material before committing to large quantities 3 3 Specific Recommendations Film manufacturers are continuously making changes to their product lines to enhance the performance of their produc...

Страница 17: ...with the imagesetter through the Control Panel The Control Panel s main function is for diagnosis of problems that may arise film cutting and feeding film during film loading procedures Other than th...

Страница 18: ...ob or an internal group test causes two short beeps Refer to Appendix B Front Panel Status and Error Messages listing for a definition and appropriate action for each message 4 3 4 Control Panel Keys...

Страница 19: ...press these keys simultaneously IMAGER HOME Same as in Maintenance Menu but can be used anywhere IMAGER AWAY Same as in Maintenance Menu but can be used anywhere TOGGLE MENU to top of menu tree and ba...

Страница 20: ...ExxtraSetterMaxxima 300 OPERATOR S MANUAL 14 4 4 Control Panel Menu Tree...

Страница 21: ...s held continuously for approximately one second The rate can be increased by pressing both keys simultaneously once in the continuous increment decrement mode Pressing the Select key toggles the fron...

Страница 22: ...ntained on the film A take is defined as one or more images exposed on the drum before a film feed If is set ric the count is displayed in the following format The counter does not advance if the outp...

Страница 23: ...gesetter performance and establishing proper exposure densities 4 4 3 Maintenance Menu Moves the Imager to the home position right side at fastest speed If the Imager is already in motion then it imme...

Страница 24: ...ine processor mode the processor not ready condition is reported through the CANON serial port in place of the condition When selected text containing most of the imagesetter engine parameters is prin...

Страница 25: ...ove values will be multiplied by 120 More detail on how to best use this function can be found in the Operator s Manual under Section 5 4 Setting Proper Exposure Density Produces a grid of horizontal...

Страница 26: ...y now film should have been loaded into the imagesetter Section 5 3 and density tests Dmax run and adjusted Section 5 4 in preparation for running a real job 5 1 2 2 Front end RIP commands initializat...

Страница 27: ...rt Operationbelow When the job is complete theRIP ends the imaging cycle The imagesetter turns off the laser and spinner motor and sounds two short beeps 5 1 2 5 Setup for next job Most RIPs can be co...

Страница 28: ...you insert the roll of film so that the film leader coming out of the top of the cassette has the emulsion facing you the film is wound with the emulsion facing into the core NOTE These pictures illus...

Страница 29: ...the back of the machine to make room for film loading 4 Sit the cassette in front of the open film compartment door with the film sticking out of the top of cassette and the Supply Cassette handle fa...

Страница 30: ...ith the cover open push the film feed key on the Control Panel allow a few inches of film to feed and once again push the film feed key to stop 9 The film should create a smooth drum shaped form over...

Страница 31: ...ing up Dmax from an iteration of several film measurements down to some minor fine tuning Under the is a test called This test varies the laser power in 5 increments from 85 to 125 of the current sett...

Страница 32: ...nt of any front end media tracking systems The imagesetter will keep count of film left film used and can give a warning at a user programmable level The imagesetter film supply tracking system is pro...

Страница 33: ...st utilized to track the amount of film left in the supply cassette in order to plan and avoid unexpectedly running out of film When the counter falls below the programmable threshold the message is d...

Страница 34: ...he stored value The beeper will also sound when this condition first occurs Setting this value to zero disables the warning indicators The register can be found under the in the control panel 5 5 6 Re...

Страница 35: ...e Carrier Assemblyon the inside of the top cover next to the motor DANGER The Knife Blade is now exposed and readily accessible to severe injury Please be extremely careful when working around this as...

Страница 36: ...flat blade screwdriver pry up the small panel fuse holder located immediately adjacent to the line cord receptacle between the receptacle and the power switch power input assembly 3 Remove thefuse hol...

Страница 37: ...ust is evident or every six months of use NOTE Be sure that the unit is turned off before attempting this maintenance so that dust trapped by the filter is not sucked into the system when the filter i...

Страница 38: ...ellscraping the film as the Imager moves across the machine Slight defects can be addressed by the User but more severe damage should be corrected if possible by an experienced Service Technician Befo...

Страница 39: ...The foreign material can usually be located with the help of a flashlight Dry pressurized air can be used to blow the area clean 7 2 3 Vertical Unexposed light Lines This problem is characterized by...

Страница 40: ...s usually means that the knife jammed on the right to left return pass non cutting indicates that the knife returned to the home position prematurely This usually means the knife jammed on the left to...

Страница 41: ...t film it should be an Infrared 780NM film rolled emulsion in Is the film development chemistry and processor working correctly A daylight exposed piece of film should measure higher than 5 5 with a d...

Страница 42: ...e 3 4 inch diameter rubber roller and the 1 4 inch diameter metal rod Feeding the film behind the rubber roller is incorrect e If the problem persists Contact your system supplier for help 7 4 Where t...

Страница 43: ...ll Imagesetter firmware can also be upgraded remotely by this method 7 5 1 Modem requirements A Hayes compatible 14 4K or faster v 32 or v 34 external modem connected with a one to one serial cable ma...

Страница 44: ...film exit lips The LIP LOCKS ensure that the cover stays closed and cannot become bent during shipment Locate the flat plastic piece between the lips so that the lips will not be bent by tightening t...

Страница 45: ...or full 12 5 x 18 75 page 1 0 minute 2400 Media Laser Diode film paper or plate 780 NM sensitivity 13 3 338mm wide bulk supply rolls Media Handling Daylight or Darkroom loading bulk load supply casset...

Страница 46: ...successful cut Error message YELLOW Set during a cut operation if the knife does not return home within the appropriate amount of time Usually means that the knife jammed during the right to left pass...

Страница 47: ...e front end which willinhibit imaging This message can be cleared by any length of film feed command Error message YELLOW This error condition is set if the imagesetter detects a malfunction with the...

Страница 48: ...LLOW Set at the start of the imaging cycle if the host video interface does not handshakewith the imagesetter within the appropriate amount of time When this error is detected imaging is aborted Usual...

Страница 49: ...n error conditions Error message YELLOW Set when the counter falls below or is equal to the programmable film threshold Reset when the counter is preset to a value higher than the threshold or when th...

Страница 50: ...n menu All of the other programmable parameters not listed here are only accessible by service personnel After reprogramming a parameter the machine should be reset If there are additional parameters...

Страница 51: ...ues de la classe A prescrites dens le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada CDRH Laser Safety Information The Imagesetter is certified as a C...

Страница 52: ...ExxtraSetterMaxxima 300 OPERATOR S MANUAL 46 REVISION LOG Rev Date Description 01 12 13 96 Initial release corresponds with Revision X 02 x 02 boot flash firmware...

Страница 53: ...trol Panel 12 Knife 5 29 Knife Jam 34 Knife not home 40 LCD Display 11 Lead Screw 31 LED Green 12 LED Red ii 12 LED Yellow ii 12 Line cord 3 Lip Locks 1 38 Loading Film 23 Location 2 Lubrication 31 Ma...

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