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1. run mm mam ca Figure 4 6 Attach the endcaps to the new roll of media Tighten the outer locking knob to secure each end cap Figure 4 7 Left note the orientation of the gear and the wrapper Step 4 Right place the media in the cassette Place the media roll in the cassette Put the new media roll into the cassette Make sure that the end cap with the gear goes to the right Use your thumb to smooth paper against and over both end caps 4 4 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Step 5 Open the media wrapper and close the cassette Figure 4 8 Close the cassette and pull the media wrapper out of the cassette Remove the tape that secures the media wrapper Pull the wrapper so that it hangs over the edge of the supply cassette Close the cassette then slowly pull the wrapper out of the cassette until you see the media Note Pull the wrapper out of the cassette gently and slowly The media roll turns freely and you could pull too much media out of the cassette Remove the wrapper and adjust the media so that it extends approximately 4 6 mm beyond the supply cassette fin gers See Figure 4 9 Figure 4 9 The media extends approximately 1 4 6 mm beyond the supply cassette fingers Media Operations 4 5 Installing Loaded Supply Cassettes Note If your imagesetter is not equipped with the DualSupply Option status icons and button icons that
2. Figure 7 7 Electronics enclosure filter Q Drum intake filter Clean the Electronics Enclosure Intake filter This filter is approxi mately 4 6 mm and made of black plastic foam Interval Weekly Method Shut down the imagesetter Pull out the filter and vacuum Replace the Drum Intake filter This filter is approximately 3 4 19 mm thick and is made of several different layers Interval Once a month or more frequently if necessary Method Shut down the imagesetter Pull out the filter and replace it Use part number C00305 001 Contact your service provider for information about ordering replacement filters 7 14 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Punch Trays Check the punch trays every three months Follow this procedure to empty them Step 1 Turn off the imagesetter Step 2 Open the left side door Step 3 There are two punch trays both below the imaging drum They are bright red Slide the trays out of the imagesetter to empty them Figure 7 8 The imagesetter with the left side door open The punch trays Step 4 Replace the trays close the left side door and start the imagesetter Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 15 Chapter 8 Avantra 20 25 OLP Bridge Operation Introduction This section describes the media transport or bridge section of the Avantra 20 25 OLP It contains the following information Description and overview of the entire Ava
3. Filename Description CENTDS Disables auto centering Files are imaged flush with the left edge of the media CENTEN Enables auto centering Files are imaged centered on the media Special Tools These tools activate functions that you cannot access from the control panel The only way to control these features is to download the appro priate tool Filename Description SET_M_O OFF Disables media optimization SET M O ON Enables media optimization SET V C OFF Disables virtual cassette SET V C ON Enables virtual cassette RIP User Tools C 5 SelectSet Avantra Special Tools These SelectSet Avantra features can be activated only by using soft ware tools Virtual cassette operation Media optimization Virtual Cassette Operating Mode SelectSet Avantra imagesetters equipped with both the DualSupply Option and an on line processor and bridge can operate in virtual cas sette mode Virtual cassette mode works like this Specify on line processor as the output mode in the Configuration Screen Fill both media supply cassettes with the same media Same media type width thickness In the Pause Screen load one of the media supplies Download the tool SET V C ON to enable virtual cassette mode Queue jobs to be imaged Jobs are imaged until the current media supply sets off a low media alarm The imagesetter completes the current job and sends it to the bridge It then unlo
4. Action J ob in Bridge Media is currently in the bridge There may also be media in the drum being imaged and media in the processor No action required Do not use the processor top door for offline processing while this message appears J ob in Proces Media is currently in the processor and no new job has started imaging since last piece of media en tered the processor No action required Status message only Input J am Media activated the input sensors of the processor but did not reach the input out sensors in the given amount of time When the processor displays this message the imagesetter displays message 57 Processor Error Check the processor input rollers for a possible media jam Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation 9 29 Exit J am Meaning Material has entered the processor but did not reach the processor exit sensor in the given amount of time When the processor displays this message the imagesetter displays message 57 Processor Error Action Check processor for possible media jam Motor Overload Meaning The processor has detected an error in the trans port drive system When the processor displays this message the imagesetter displays message 57 Processor Error Action Inspect the processor for possible media jam dam aged gears or binding drive system Disconnect and reconnect power to the OLP to clear the error If the error persists call for service Door Open Me
5. Check and empty waste containers if installed When depleted chemistry is four inches 10 cm from the top of the container dispose of chemistry and install new waste containers Note Always dispose of developer fixer and wash water according to local regulations Top off chemistry every morning Remove main cover and manually replenish until both developer and fixer are topped off Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation 9 23 Wipe down all rollers above the solution level Use a separate rag for developer rollers A cleaning sheet can be used as an alternative to wiping down the rollers A cleaning sheet can be any pre processed media that is at least 18 inches 46 cm long Make sure that the water supply is adequate The processor can be equipped with a wash recirculator or a direct water supply If your system has a wash recirculator make sure that the water level is high enough If you use a direct water sup ply make sure that the valve feeding the processor is open and that enough water is flowing Check the development time temperature and replenishment settings at the processor Check these settings every time you process media Note To prevent the growth of algae in the wash tank drain the tank at the end of each day Weekly Maintenance Follow this weekly maintenance procedure Pull the wash rack and drain the wash section Clean and wipe down the wash tank If algae buildup is a problem clea
6. Retry the original operation If you cannot unload the media or the error persists after following this procedure you can open the imagesetter and try to free the carriage See the sections Clear Media from Drum Access from the Left and Clear Media from Drum Access from the Right in Chapter 7 If you cannot correct the problem call for service Diagnostics and Error Messages 6 15 Overriding Error 44 Cut Not Allowed When you press Cut in the Utilities Screen the imagesetter checks to make sure that at least 5 12 7 cm has been fed past the cutter Mes sage 44 Cut Not Allowed appears if not enough media has been fed You can clear this message and get the imagesetter to make the cut without advancing media Follow these steps Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Go to the Utilities Screen Press Cut then Accept When message 44 appears press Pause You return to the Utilities Screen Immediately press Cut then Accept again Note Use this override only if you are absolutely sure that at least 5 12 7 cm of media is past the cutter If the cut produces a sliver of media less than 5 long you may have trouble removing it 6 16 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Remote Diagnostics The imagesetter can be set up with an internal modem to communi cate with a remote diagnostic computer To activate the modem and have it dial out to the remote diagnostic computer press the Dial Out icon button that app
7. Transmission densitometer 5 10 U Underexposure A 3 Unload button 3 6 Upgrade option 1 6 User tools 3 1 Utilities Screen 2 7 3 24 B 6 V Ventilation 1 11 7 14 Viewing Angle button 3 27 Virtual cassette mode C 6 Volume button 3 27 W Weekly maintenance processor 9 23 Wrong reading imaging mode 3 28 10 SelectSet Avantra User Guide
8. When auto on off is active the control panel display shows the let ter A at the right For example P1 DEV 35 C 20 SEC A Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation 9 11 Checking Preset Values You can check any preset value at any time For example to check the fixer temperature and compare it with the preset value follow these steps Step 1 Press Fix and Temp The actual fixer temperature appears For example FIX TEMP 33 C Step 2 Press Preset while the actual temperature is displayed The preset fixer temperature appears For example FIX SET 35 C Step 3 If required press plus or minus to change the setting Step 4 Press Enter to store the setting that appears on the display 9 12 Avantra User Guide Changing the Developer Time Follow these steps to change the developer time Step 1 Press DEV and TIME The current developer time appears For example DEV TIME 16 SEC Step 2 Press PRESET The preset developer time appears For example DEV SET 16 SEC Step 3 Press plus or minus to change the setting Step 4 Press ENTER to store the setting that appears on the display Range for Developer Time 10 to 60 seconds Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation 9 13 Changing Temperature Follow this procedure to change the developer temperature Step 1 Press DEV TEMP The actual developer temperature appears For example DEV TEMP 32 C Step 2 Press PRE
9. PUPS Caninia tied Hae e eee tee ese ue ee Sen set ee um eese dee rue tee ee tenes Xv Audiences cene ere REPE IR ERN ERRERR ager se NN ER eis EVE EENER E EE eecss XV OVERVIEW 5 eet eee eee te eee eee eee tedenueedautedenueeduautedenueedeaueedenseegees xvi How to Use this Guide esee xvii Other Manuals reete eee eene neo odie nene neuron aee ere ii xviii Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted Introduction ciii DIEGO ME DI Ru 1 1 Parts of the Imagesetter ucc eee ee ER ER can ERR AARE 1 2 Media Compartiment ee eee tr v RR 1 2 Main Power Switch i eset per exer Rb aaan 1 2 The Control Pariel nore eere Eee esten re revente 1 4 Specifications and Features essen ene 1 5 OPTIONS eret E snd ee une d eR ek EE EE ERE 1 6 Your Imaging System d cece eee eee eee eee ee eeeeneeeense ee a eens 1 8 Raster Image Processors eesriie ei 1 8 e dii Safety Information vies iscsi ope tenete eee ehe ree ee pee De ne e Eae denis 1 9 Laser Information 0 2 0 0 2 p ed ees De n De COD Det ue 1 9 Laser Safety Instructions eeeeeeseeee eee 1 10 General Safety Instructions eese 1 11 5oundbevel o deeoretoe pit epe eee NUP Ente o e HERES RE et HER e Ree ses 1 12 Labeling ee ERREUR RID RIS 1 12 Chapter 2 Basic Control Panel Operations Introduction a itr i ur E OR RES Cep x e Y eer ete ope da 2 1 Start Up and Shut Down Procedures eee 2 2 Shut Down Procedure utere Ee De
10. Press Plus or Minus to select out Press Accept to change put mode D the output mode or Choices ress Cancel to discard Take up cassette left vP OLP right The button shows the current output mode Take up cassette selected AO OLP selected Note Make sure that you remove the take up cas sette and that the bridge is completely lowered into its operating position 8 4 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Special Points to Remember Keep these points in mind when you select on line processor output mode The imagesetter disregards the interpage gap amount specified in the Feed Amounts Screen Instead it uses a value of 8 inches 2 cm If there is imaged media in the drum and you unload a media sup ply the imagesetter performs a feed and cut then sends the cut piece to the bridge To conserve media the imagesetter is programmed to leave the last imaged job in the drum Activate the Processor Timeout function in the Configuration Screen to program the imagesetter to feed cut and process this job If an error occurs while the imagesetter is feeding media to the bridge the following job may be delayed slightly as the imagesetter moves media to recover from the error Avantra 20 25 OLP Bridge Operation 8 5 Bridge Operating Sequence Here is what happens when you use the bridge The imagesetter cuts media as soon as possible after it has fed 10 25 4 cm past the cutter This minimum l
11. 2 x 10 592 20 612 Step 1 592 1 x 10 592 10 602 Reference band 592 Step 1 592 1 x 10 592 10 582 Step 2 592 2 x 10 592 20 572 Step 3 592 3 x 10 592 30 562 Lower exposures Exposure Tests 5 9 Evaluating Test Pages After you process the exposure test page evaluate it Use a densito meter to determine which test exposure is the best for your purposes Densitometers There are two types of densitometers Transmission Densitometer Measures how much light passes through processed film Use for evaluating film Reflection Densitometer Measures how much light is reflected by an opaque image Use for evaluating photographic paper plate material or press print Make sure that you know how to use your densitometer before you begin the evaluation procedure Set the Exposure After you evaluate a test page and determine the optimum exposure for each combination of media and resolution you need to set the expo sure values This procedure is described in Chapter 3 Using the Con trol Panel 5 10 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Error Messages Introduction This chapter contains Information about error messages Procedures for clearing error messages from the control panel Procedures for using the internal modem for error reporting Procedures for bypassing boot errors Diagnostics and Error Messages 6 1
12. Replenishment rate Changes to any of these elements affect the density of the processed medium For optimum image quality follow the manufacturer s specifications for processing media This information is generally provided on a data sheet packaged with each roll of media Image Quality A 3 Replenishment Replenishment is the automatic replacement of the developer solution in a mechanical processor The developer needs to be replenished because it loses its strength or becomes exhausted Photographic developer becomes exhausted by Exposure to air Ingredients in the developer mix with the oxygen in the air This process called oxidation weakens the developer The longer the developer sits in a processor the more exhausted it becomes Development Ingredients in the developer are used up in the chemical reaction that creates the photographic image The more media you process the more the developer becomes exhausted Replenishment rates for media processors are controlled two ways Anti oxidation or AOX function Compensates for exposure to air built into most processors Developer replenishment setting Compensates for amount of media processed On some processors you can adjust this rate others require adjustment by a service rep resentative For more information consult the user documentation for your pro cessor or the manufacturer Note Film requires higher amounts of replenish ment than paper beca
13. 00 PM 16 00 5 00 AM 05 00 5 00 PM 17 00 6 00 AM 06 00 6 00 PM 18 00 7 00 AM 07 00 7 00 PM 19 00 8 00 AM 08 00 8 00 PM 20 00 9 00 AM 09 00 9 00 PM 21 00 10 00 AM 10 00 10 00 PM 22 00 11 00 AM 11 00 11 00 PM 23 00 Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation 9 7 Changing the Time Press TIME to display the current day and time For example MON 10 39 Follow this procedure to change the settings Step 1 Press TIME then PRESET The display shows the current day setting Step 2 To change the day press plus or minus Step 3 Press ENTER This displays the current hour setting Step 4 To change the hour press plus or minus Step 5 Press ENTER This displays the current minute setting Step 6 To change the minute setting press plus or minus Step 7 Press ENTER to store the changes 9 8 Avantra User Guide Auto On Off You can set up the processor to turn itself on and off automatically at specific times or you can turn it on and off manually Select On Off Mode Display On Off Time Pressing the AUTO key 1 Displays the current auto on time 2 Switches between auto and manual on off Follow this procedure Step 1 Note the current control panel display For example P1 DEV 35 C 35SA A at the right means that the auto mode is selected Step 2 Press AUTO The current auto on time appears For example MO FR 8 00 Step 3 After about ten seconds the standard di
14. 01 E Ld cy gt coma gga an Figure 2 2 In some cases the Pause Screen appears when you start up the imagesetter 2 2 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Step 4 Turn on the other parts of your imaging system Step 5 To ensure consistent results let the imagesetter run for twenty minutes before you begin to image jobs Shut Down Procedure To shut down the imagesetter turn off the power at the control panel About the Control Panel The control panel is a liquid crystal display LCD Graphic pictures called icons appear on the control panel Icons represent objects such as the imagesetter or an output cas sette or functions that the imagesetter performs such as feeding media The LCD is divided into pressure sensitive squares You operate the imagesetter by touching the icons that represent functions These icons are called buttons Pictures and numbers appear on the control panel to show the cur rent status of the imagesetter These are called status icons The complete set of icons that appears on the control panel display at one time is called a screen Basic Control Panel Operations 2 3 Control Panel Screens There are six control panel screens The Run Screen appears when you first start up the imagesetter Press Pause to go to the Pause Screen Press the square cornered buttons at the bottom of the Pause Screen to access the Cassette Setup Feed Amount
15. 1 Definitions It is important that you understand these photographic terms before you proceed Density Density is the darkness of a photographic image It is expressed as a number The higher the number the darker the image The density of photographic images is affected by Exposure Amount of light that reaches the photographic medium Changing the exposure changes the density of the processed image Development Changes to the developing conditions i e processor speed devel oper temperature affect the density of the processed image Dmax Dmax is the maximum density that can be found in a photographic image A 2 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Exposure Exposure is the amount of light that hits the media As you increase the exposure value you increase the amount of light that reaches the medium Underexposure Exposure setting too low not enough light Dmax too low black areas appear gray Overexposure Exposure setting too high too much light Dmax too high fine screens will fill in making tone reproduction inaccurate Optimum Exposure Correct exposure setting Dmax within correct range Development Development is the chemical process that makes an image appear on exposed photographic material Development of the photographic image is affected by The length of time the photographic material is in the developer controlled by the processor speed Developer temperature
16. 2 Pause Pending 3 2 3 3 Index l 7 Optimum exposure A 3 Optional equipment 1 6 Out of Media 6 3 Output mode and Feed and Cut amount 3 5 Output Mode button 8 4 Output Side Punch Jam 6 4 Output devices 1 8 Overexposure A 3 Oxidation 9 15 A 4 P Pan Light 9 16 Panel light 9 16 Pause button 2 6 Pause Pending operating mode 3 2 3 3 Pause Screen 2 2 3 4 Photographic principles A 1 Plate material B 2 Plus button 2 6 special features 2 7 Polarizer Error 6 7 Positive imaging mode 3 28 PostScript C 2 preset values 9 11 Processor Alarm Signal 6 6 Processor Communication Error 6 14 Processor Error 6 13 Processor Timeout button 3 27 Processor Top Door Open 6 13 Processor See On line processor Processor messages 9 28 Door Open 9 29 Exit Jam 9 29 Input Jam 9 28 Job in Bridge 9 28 Job in Proces 9 28 Manual Start 9 29 Motor Overload 9 29 Progress bar 2 2 and startup procedure 2 2 and running jobs 3 2 and test pages 5 7 Punch mode status icons 3 9 Punch trays 7 15 8 SelectSet Avantra User Guide R Raster image processor see RIPs Reference band 5 2 Reflection densitometer 5 10 Repl Empty 9 4 Replenishment 9 14 9 18 A 4 B 8 settings B 10 standby 9 15 B 9 rates changing 9 14 Reset procedure 6 2 Resolution 3 13 Retract Punches and Nips but ton 3 25 Reverse Feed button 3 25 Right Side Door Open 6 8 Right re
17. 3 Close the lower front cover 4 12 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Figure 4 15 Inserting the take up cassette Opening and Closing the Media Slot The opening in the take up cassette is called the media slot A lever at the end of the cassette opens and closes this slot To open the slot press the lever in and turn it counter clockwise Open the slot before you put it into a processor This allows the media to move freely out of the cassette To close the slot press the lever in This releases a spring that closes the slot Close the slot when you put the cassette into the imagesetter Figure 4 16 The lever at the end of the take up cassette opens and closes the media slot in the bottom of the cassette Media Operations 4 13 Chapter 5 Exposure Tests Introduction This chapter describes how to run exposure tests and how to evaluate these tests to determine optimum exposure settings for the SelectSet Avantra The following topics are covered A description of the test page Running exposure tests Evaluating exposure tests Exposure Tests 5 1 The Test Page Exposure test pages are created by files that are part of the SelectSet Avantra software Use test pages to evaluate exposure settings EH EE iil LL EH EH EH EE ii zm EH EH EN EE i E ERE EH EH me i ill ES EH EN EE Ci ill EH ERN
18. 9 13 Changing developer time 9 12 Changing time setting 9 7 Changing replenishment rates 9 14 Class I laser device 1 9 Configuration Screen 2 9 3 26 and on line processor 8 4 Control panel screen and View ing Angle 3 27 Control panel screens 2 4 Control panel speaker 3 27 2 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Control panel imagesetter 1 4 2 3 processor 9 3 Current job information 3 3 Cut button 3 25 Cut Not Allowed 6 9 Cutter in Media Path 6 4 Cutter Jam 6 3 Cutter 1 2 D Daily maintenance 9 22 Densitometers reflection 5 10 transmission 5 10 Density A 2 Dev Temp Incor message 9 4 Developer temperature 9 13 A 2 Developer time 9 12 Development A 3 Diagnostics 6 18 errors 6 8 software 6 14 Dial Out button 6 17 Display Job History button 3 7 Distance to punches 3 23 Dmax A 2 Door Open message 9 29 Drum Intake filter 7 14 Dryer saver 9 17 Dual media supply See Dual Supply Option DualSupply Option 1 6 B 6 C 6 3 25 and engine status display 3 12 and loading supply cassettes 4 6 E Electronics enclosure intake fil ter 7 14 Emulsion batches 5 5 Endcaps for supply cassettes 4 2 Engine status icons 3 11 Exhaustion 9 15 A 4 Exit Jam message 9 29 Exit jam 6 13 Index 3 Exposure settings and test pages 5 2 Exposure status display 3 13 Exposure test pages See test pages Exposure tests 3 18 A 1
19. Amounts Screen Reverse Feed Use to unload media when a media jam or carriage jam prevents you from using Unload in the Pause Screen Rewinds media into the supply cassette without making a Feed and Cut and without centering the media shields in the drum If there is media in the take up cassette press Cut before Reverse Feed Switch Supplies On imagesetters with the DualSupply option use when supply rollers are not set to the correct position for the supply that you want to load or remove Using the Control Panel 3 25 The Configuration Screen Press Pause then Configuration dem 8 5 zjiJ x Yor B8B 29 V j Image Mode Choices I to r Positive Right Read Positive Wrong Read Negative Right Read Negative Wrong Read Autocentering Choices ES Flush left Centered Units of Measurement Choices English Metric more 3 26 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Configuration continued Tex Processor Timeout w Range ae 0 to 255 minutes Viewing Angle 4X Range 1 to 32 S Choices Take up cassette On line processor Output Mode Definitions Processor Timeout For use with on line processor Sets time delay after last job When the delay period ends with no activity at the im agesetter the last job is advanced cut and fed to the processor Set this value to O to shut it off Viewing Angle Changes the contrast of the control panel screen for better
20. EH EN me lll EH EE Ci ill EH EM EH EH me i lll E EHE EH o B NE EH EHE EN EH EE E EH EM G EN EE i g EM EH EN EE Ci ill EH EN EE Ci ill EI ERE EH EH EE Ci ill ENM EHE EH EH EE Ci ill EH EHE EH EN EE Ci lll EH EM EH EH E i EH EH EN Figure 5 1 An example of a test page D Reference band indicated by an indent at the left side of the test page Imaging resolution indicated by a bar code Increment value indicated by indents at the right side of the test page e A test page is made up of a number of bands imaged at different exposures The bands consist of black 100 regions and gray 50 regions The number of bands on the page varies with the width of the media Areference band near the center of the page is imaged at the cur rent exposure set in the Cassette Screen The reference band is indented at the left end of the test page See in Figure 5 1 5 2 SelectSet Avantra User Guide The resolution is indicated by a bar code See Figure 5 2 1200 dpi 1800 dpi 2400 dpi 3600 dpi Figure 5 2 Bar codes indicate the resolution dpi value used to image a test page The increment or difference in the exposure setting from one band to the next is indicated by indents at the right end of the test page See Figure 5 3 eo Figure 5 3 Indents show the increment value expressed in exposure units Exposure Tests 5 3 The 4 DPI s Test Page The 4 dpi s test
21. Error Procedures When an error occurs media job and engine status icons are replaced with an error icon For example the control panel looks like this when reporting error 5 No Take up Cassette Clearing Errors Step 1 Identify the error message then press Pause Step 2 Correct the problem and continue Resetting To correct some errors you need to reset the system Step 1 Turn the imagesetter off and let it remain idle for a few min utes Step 2 Restart the imagesetter You may also need to reboot the RIP before you can continue 6 2 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Error Messages This section lists the error codes and describes corrective action 1 Carriage Jam Motion of the carriage has been blocked Reset the imagesetter and retry the original operation If the error returns immediately the carriage may be getting caught on media in the drum See the section Unload Media Using the Utility Screen in this chapter 3 Cutter Jam The power cutter is jammed Retry the cut operation If the error persists call for ser vice 4 Out of Media The supply cassette is empty Load media into the supply cassette You may find up to 12 30 5 cm of media extending out of the take up cassette when you remove it after an Out of Media error message 5 No Take up Cassette The take up cassette is not in place or is not seated cor rectly Put in the take up cassette If the cassette is i
22. Exposure 3 13 3 18 A 2 A 3 A 5 F Fatal boot errors 6 18 Feed Amount 3 23 Feed Amounts screen 3 22 Feed and Cut Amount button 3 23 Feed and Cut Before Changing Supply 6 9 Feed and Cut button 3 5 Feed and Cut when using the on line processor 3 5 Feed button 3 25 Feed Cut Amount 3 6 File name display 3 3 Film input left 9 4 Film input right 9 4 Filters 7 14 FlexMedia 1 6 Flush left alignment mode 3 9 Focuser Jam 6 7 Format size 1 5 Front end computer 1 8 Function keys processor 9 4 H Hardware Error 6 4 6 6 6 10 Idle operating mode imagesetter 3 2 processor 9 4 Intake filters 7 14 Imagesetter messages 1 Carriage Jam 6 3 3 Cutter Jam 6 3 6 Media Jam 6 4 7 Output Side Punch Jam 6 4 8 Cutter in Media Path 6 4 11 Carriage Hit End of Travel 6 4 12 Hardware Error 6 4 13 Left Side Door Open 6 4 l4 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Imagesetter messages continued 14 RIP Data Error 6 5 15 No RIP 6 5 17 Spinner Speed Error 6 5 22 Spot Aperture Jam 6 5 23 Boot Diagnostic Error 6 5 25 Carriage Switch Broken 6 5 27 Processor Alarm Signal 6 6 28 Hardware Error 6 6 31 Input Side Punch Jam 6 6 32 Carriage Position Error 6 6 33 No Media Currently Loaded 6 7 34 Media in Take up Cassette 6 7 36 Supply Cassette Jam 6 7 37 Take up Cassette Jam 6 7 38 Focuser Jam 6 7 39 Polarizer Error 6 7 4 Out of Media 6 3 40 Diagnostic
23. Feed a small amount of media enough to make the 10 25 4 cm minimum cut length after a short job when the next job is long Avantra 20 25 OLP Bridge Operation 8 7 Clearing the Bridge Media Path The bridge is covered by two access panels You can take these panels off to reach the bridge media path Sensors in the bridge monitor the position of a piece of media as it trav els through the bridge If the sensors detect a media jam the error message that appears on the imagesetter control panel helps you de termine where to look to clear the problem Removing the Bridge Access Panels The bridge has two access panels Both are held in place by four screws The screws are attached so that they cannot fall out of the panel when they have been loosened The panels interlock You need to remove the top panel before you can remove the lower panel Rollers inside the bridge guide the media These rollers can move in one direction only toward the processor Keep this in mind if you are about to pull a piece of media out of the bridge 8 8 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Imagesetter Bridge Processor Nip rollers and cutter Bridge entry sensor Bridge center sensor o000060 9 0 Bridge to processor mechanical interface Figure 8 3 Cutaway view showing key parts of the media path through the bridge Avantra 20 25 OLP Bridge Operation 8 9 Bypassing the Bridge You may need to use the standa
24. N A Stoesser or Bacher Custom N A Yes Upgrade Option Yes N A Getting Acquainted 1 7 Your Imaging System Your SelectSet Avantra is one component of a complete imaging sys tem Imaging systems can include Front end computers running PostScript language applications soft ware These are used for word processing creation and editing of graphic images and page layout Araster image processor RIP This receives the job from the front end reassembles it and sends it to the imagesetter Output devices Includes proofing devices driven from the front end computer and high quality final production devices such as the Se lectSet Avantra imagesetter driven by their own RIPs Imaging systems that support SelectSet Avantra imagesetters can be made up of many different combinations of hardware and software To use your imagesetter most effectively you need to understand all the components of your unique imaging system Raster Image Processors The SelectSet Avantra imagesetter is driven by a RIP raster image pro cessor The RIP performs two functions 1 It interprets the data generated by applications running on the front end of your imaging system 2 It converts this data to a form that can be used by the imagesetter The SelectSet Avantra can be used with a wide choice of software and hardware RIPs e Software RIPs run on standard computer platforms These standard platforms can serve other functions
25. TEMP LOW REPL WASTE INPUT LEFT INCOR LEVEL EMPTY FULL RIGHT WAT DRY AUTO ENTER Ne M a CLA mn e DRYER MAN MAN ON SAVER REPL START OFF PROG 15 50 85 CZJ SOUND V zr er iz Figure 9 1 The processor control panel Control panel display 9 Alarm signals Status signals Function keys Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation 9 3 Idle State P1 Current program Program 1 is selected DEV 35C Developer temperature 35 centigrade Actual 35S Developer time 35 seconds M On Off mode M Manual On Off A Auto On Off This display appears when the processor is ready to process media Note This is just an example The actual numbers that appear on your display may vary if you specify different parameters As you perform different functions with the processor the message in the display changes This display returns automatically after you com plete the different functions For example Press DEV then TEMP The display changes to DEV TEMP 35C After about ten seconds the display automatically returns to P1 DEV 35 C 35 SM Run State Jobin Bridge As soon as imaging begins Job in Bridge displays This message replaces the Idle State Display The Idle State Display may be viewed by pressing the Enter key and remains displayed for five seconds Jobin Proces After the media has completed transpo
26. When you specify plate material as the imaging media the SelectSet Avantra exposes areas outside the boundaries of the page defined by your front end application Figure C 1 This represents a page defined by your front end application The dashed line represents the outside border of the page Figure C 2 on the next page shows different examples of how this fea ture works The depth of the top bar is calculated like this DEPTH INTERPAGE SPACE PUNCH REGION PUNCH REGION 0 8 2 CM IF ENABLED PUNCH REGION Q IF DISABLED For example INTERPAGE SPACE 1 2 5 CM PUNCH ENABLED 0 8 2 CM TOP BAR DEPTH 1 8 4 6 Cm The top bar is imaged any time the top punch is enabled or the inter page space is greater than 0 If you disable the punch and set the interpage space to O the top bar is not imaged See E and F in Figure C 2 B 2 SelectSet Avantra User Guide T Jes WEE TUR Figure C 2 A C and E show the top bar labeled and side bars labeled that are exposed when plate is specified as the media B D and F represent the end result after the page is exposed and developed Tips and Tricks B 3 Note these tips when you use this feature If a top bar is imaged imaging time for a page is longer If you need more exposed plate material specify a larger page size through your front end application See Figure C 3 Do not advance more th
27. and PRESET Step 2 Press plus or minus Step 3 When you reach the LED intensity you want on the control panel press Enter After you preset the adjustable level you can switch between maxi mum and the adjusted level by pressing PAN LIGHT several times Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation 9 17 Dryer Saver When this function is On the default setting the dryer is in standby mode When switched to Off the display reads DRYER SAVER OFF and the heating elements and dryer run continuously at the preset temperature Man Repl Controls manual replenishment of developer and fixer When you press MAN REPL 100 cc of both developer and fixer are pumped into the tanks Man Start Press MAN START to start up the drive motor the circulation pumps and the dryer The display reads Px MANUAL START where x is the number of the selected program For example PI MANUAL START Press the MAN START again to return to the ready idle mode Note No replenisher is released in MAN START mode 9 18 Avantra User Guide Density 15 50 85 Replenisher quantities for developer and fixer are calculated according to a formula based on the preset value the area of the material width x length the percentage density and the replenisher information cc per square meter This last information is listed on the material box or in documentation provided by the media manufacturer The formu las are as follows Deve
28. and separation appear above the job name Oo PA 1 1 1 7 xxxxxxxxxxxxName Nombre Nom d XXXXXXXXXXXxName Nombre Nom At A Figure 3 1 0 Page number Corresponds to page number that appears when you display job history Copy if you are imaging multiple copies of a job Separation number amp Job name Pause Pending Press Pause in the Run Screen while the imagesetter is busy to enter Pause Pending The Pause button blinks to indicate Pause Pending To cancel Pause Pending press Pause a second time The blinking stops When the current job is finished the Pause Screen appears You can perform media operations check parameters etc Press Run to resume imaging If jobs were left in queue when the imagesetter went into Pause the imagesetter continues where it left off Using the Control Panel 3 3 The Pause Screen i i Load Supply A Load Supply B Available only with DualSupply Option Cassette Setup A Feed Amounts Utilities Configuration Display Job History S513 a 3 4 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Load a Media Supply When you press Load the imagesetter advances media from a supply cassette into the drum To Load a Supply Press once and the icon Press again to complete eS flashes eS loading or press Abort to cancel Feed and Cut Press Feed and Cut to advance media out of the drum To Feed and Ou
29. function you need to go to the control panel screen that con tains that function Select a Screen Press Pause to go to the Pause Screen Press a button to select the screen you need to use Configuration Image Mode Autocentering Units of Measurement Output Mode Viewing Angle Volume Processor Timeout m Cassette Setup qx Utilities Select Supply SS Retract Punches Nips Cassette Number Feed Amounts Cut Media Type Pad Amount Feed vios l Feed Cut Amount Ais n Feed Media Thickness Interpage Gap Switch Supply Meals Amount Supply Alarm Madia vaol Take up Alarm pese Distance to Punches Test Page 2 8 SelectSet Avantra User Guide To Set a Parameter Press the icon that represents the parameter you need to change Select the desired setting Use Plus or Minus Confirm your selection Press Accept to keep or Cancel to discard changes In some cases you select from limited choices This example shows how to set the imaging mode in the Configuration Screen 1 Press Pause SORTIOMEP Dot Select Image Mode 2 Select the image mode Press Plus or Minus to select image mode Choices left to right Right reading positive Wrong reading positive Right reading negative Wrong reading negative B BaB al SF 3 Accept or Cancel Press Accept to change the image mode or a9 press Cancel to discard 9 Basic Control Panel Operations 2 9 To Specify a Numerica
30. media compartment and remove the top and bottom bridge covers Media could be caught anywhere on the bridge See Fig ures 6 2 and 6 3 56 No Response Bridge Entry Sensor Open the media compartment and lift the bridge up out of the way Look for media protruding from the media slot See Fig ures 6 2 and 6 3 If you find no media remove the nip drive assembly This procedure is described in the section Clearing Media Jams in chapter 7 Diagnostics and Error Messages 6 11 Figure 6 2 Bridge for the on line processor 0 Top cover Bottom cover Figure 6 3 Locations on the bridge media path Media slot 9 Lower section G Top section Entrance to media processor 6 12 SelectSet Avantra User Guide 57 Processor Error The on line processor is reporting an Input Jam an Exit Jam or a Motor Overload error Clear the error and check the on line processor control panel For more information see the section Processor Status and Error Messages in chapter 9 The imagesetter will abort the current job and will not image another job or advance media until the processor error is cleared 58 No Processor Communication The on line processor is not communicating with the im agesetter Check the processor to make sure that it is on 59 Processor Top Door Open The top door in the on line processor is open This door needs to be open when you use the processor off line If this m
31. page is made up of four smaller test images Each image uses a different resolution The reference band for each image is exposed at the current setting for that resolution All four images use the same increment value Figure 5 4 The 4 dpi s test page 5 4 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Running Exposure Tests Before you begin production execute and evaluate exposure tests to determine the optimum exposure setting for each resolution To main tain high quality standards repeat this procedure at regular intervals These are the basic steps of the procedure 1 2 3 4 Execute a test page from the control panel Process the medium Evaluate your results Set the exposure value When to Image a Test Page Image a test page When you first use a new imaging medium For example when you first change from film to plate When you change emulsion batches The product label attached to each case and each roll of Agfa photographic media is stamped with a number that identifies the emulsion batch When you load a new roll of media or when you replace the chemi cals in your media processor When you change processing conditions new processor different type of chemistry and so on At some regular interval daily or every other day to ensure quality control Note Run separate exposure tests for each reso lution setting The optimum exposure v
32. program the imagesetter to rotate jobs for most efficient use of media Getting Acquainted 1 5 Options These extra cost options are available Avantra 20 25 OLP A media processor and media transport bridge that attach to the imagesetter With the OLP you can program the imagesetter to ad vance and cut exposed media then send it through the bridge to the processor to be developed DualSupply Option Can be equipped with a dual media supply Load two different types of media for fast changing job requirements FlexMedia Option Fine tunes the imagesetter to a wide range of media widths and thicknesses Includes OptiFocus adjustable focus lens and media width adjustment Registration Punch Option Enables punching of media to facilitate registration of multicolor jobs Upgrade Option The SelectSet Avantra 20 can be upgraded to a SelectSet Avantra 25 All options are available to systems that have been upgraded Extra Cassettes Extra media supply cassettes and take up cassettes can help you operate more efficiently For example you might choose to purchase a separate supply cassette for each type of media that you use 1 6 SelectSet Avantra User Guide The following table lists the extra cost options Option SelectSet Avantra 20 SelectSet Avantra 25 On Line Processor Yes Yes DualSupply N A Yes FlexMedia N A Yes Registration Punches Head Punch Stoesser only Stoesser or Bacher Tail Punch
33. tests Media Operations 4 7 Step 3 Press Load to feed media from the supply into the imageset ter drum tl Load Supply A i Load Supply B Available only with DualSupply Option To Load a Supply Press once and the icon Press again to complete O flashes O loading or press Abort to cancel 4 8 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Removing Supply Cassettes Step 1 Unload the media supply If there is media in the take up cassette the imagesetter au tomatically does a feed and cut when you unload a media supply In this case you need to remove the take up cassette before you can load another supply cassette To Feed and Cut ag Press once and the icon Q Press again to complete on flashes gm the feed and cut or press Abort to cancel To Unload Press once and the icon Press again to complete on flashes on unloading or press Abort to cancel Media Operations 4 9 Step 2 Remove the Cassette Open the imagesetter top cover and the light shield Figure 4 11 Left top cover and light shield open Center and right sliding the supply cassette out of the imagesetter Pull the cassette gently but firmly out of the imagesetter Use the handles built into the cassette Keep the cassette straight as you pull it out If you are removing a cassette that still contains media about one i
34. turn to loosen Step 4 Pull the carriage as far as possible toward the open door When you pull the carriage grasp only the solid metal surfaces Do not pull wires or other components Step 5 Remove the left inner shield The inner shield is attached to the bottom of the carriage Rails on top of the shield fit into tracks built into the car riage Pullthe shield gently but firmly to remove it from the car riage Grasp the shield by the two built in vertical ridges When the shield is out put it on a clean surface Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 5 Step 6 Clear the media path Step 7 Replace the left inner shield Line up the inner shield with the imaging drum The left side of the left inner shield rises higher than the right Line up the rails on the shield with the tracks in the car riage Gently but firmly push the shield about 1 2 5 cm onto the carriage On the left side of the shield is a plastic strip Press down the leading edge of this strip so that it does not bend as you slide the shield back onto the carriage There are metal stops on both the shield and the carriage Push the inner shield all the way onto the carriage until the stops on the shield touch those on the carriage Step 8 Put the drum cover back on and secure the latches Step 9 Close the left side door and start the imagesetter 7 6 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Clear Media from Drum Access from the Ri
35. when icons show choices Plus Increases the value of numerical parameters Toggles between selections as in Minus Cancel Discards any changes in the current screen Accept Accepts the parameters that appear on the screen Figure 2 4 Left Run Screen Abort 9 Pause Right Pause Screen Abort Run 2 6 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Special Features of Plus T and Minus e Interchangeable Press either Plus or Minus to make selections Cycling through selections The different selections for a function act as if they are on a loop When you reach the end of the possible selections or numerical val ues the list begins again e Auto repeat function If you press and hold down either Plus or Minus the signal is au tomatically repeated This enables you to make large changes quick ly This is useful when making large changes to numerical values such as exposure settings or media amounts Special Features of Accept v and Cancel a9 In the Cassette Setup Feed Amounts and Configuration screens Accept and Cancel appear after you press Plus or Minus to change a parameter In the Utility screen Cancel does not appear Figure 2 5 The Feed Amounts Screen Left before you change a parameter Right after you press either Plus or Minus to change a parameter Accept and Cancel appear Basic Control Panel Operations 2 7 Using Functions To use a
36. Error 6 8 41 Bridge not in Position 6 8 42 Right Side Door Open 6 8 43 Internal Error 6 9 44 Cut Not Allowed 6 9 45 Feed and Cut Before Changing Supply 6 9 46 Laser Bad 6 9 47 Carriage Speed Error 6 9 48 Invalid Engine Configura tion 6 10 49 Hardware Error 6 10 Imagesetter messages continued 5 No Take up Cassette 6 3 50 Hardware Error 6 10 51 Bridge Communication Error 6 10 52 Bridge Jam Before Center Sensor 6 10 53 Bridge Jam At Processor Entry 6 11 54 Bridge Jam After Center Sensor 6 11 55 Bridge Motor Jammed 6 11 56 No Response Bridge Entry Sensor 6 11 57 Processor Error 6 13 58 No Processor Communica tion 6 13 59 Processor Top Door Open 6 13 60 Processor Communication Error 6 14 Imaging mode status icons 3 10 Imaging mode 2 9 3 28 Imaging resolution 3 13 Imaging system 1 8 Input Jam message 6 13 9 19 9 28 Input Side Punch Jam 6 6 Internal Error 6 9 Index 5 Internal clock 9 6 Internal modem 6 17 Interpage Spacing button 3 23 Interpage spacing 3 23 Invalid Engine Configuration 6 10 J Job in Bridge message 9 4 9 28 Job in Proces message 9 28 job counter 3 13 Job status icons 3 13 Jog function 9 5 L Laser Bad 6 9 Left Side Door Open 6 4 Liquid crystal display 1 4 Load button 3 5 Loading media 4 2 Low Level 9 4 Main power switch 1 2 Maintenance exterior 7 11 intake filters 7 14 interior 7 12 proc
37. Furiction Keys eee rere d d vns 9 5 Automatic Functions ertt eere prr DAR TR Pa a PERRA E SPORT IS 9 6 JOBS EUBCUOH tepore e tud ede Pun tae du dee oret od edu dun 9 6 Automatic Start and Stop seen 9 6 System CLOCK cers yous vat P deed oa od ol deed ola eu eben ern virus 9 7 Changing the Te opspant priae AiK aA K E Ho eto aens 9 8 Auto On Off ct tie an ens 9 9 Select On Off Mode Display On Off Time sss 9 9 Setting On and Off Time sss 9 10 Checking the On Off Selection eseeeee eens 9 11 Checking Preset Values eee tere reete eee eere e vies 9 12 Changing the Developer Time eese 9 13 Changing Temperature reete eben ee nea ene e ee nean 9 14 Changing Replenishment Rates esses 9 15 Standby Replenishment eese 9 16 Other Functionss 5 6 eee Rr 9 17 SOUN AAAA m dou n ue od deae 9 17 Pan Lights re PORRO OR PR RES 9 17 DEVE DAVET A aaee a e i ik RARE RR SEa E EE E SE REP ae 9 18 Mans REPE ya E NF EE 9 18 M n ST oa a e EE EE EE EN EHE meee 9 18 Density 1596 5096 85906 iiis ees eid eene een ee een ee e e eee ee 9 19 Offline Operation 2 ette ed edere edere toe sv ves 9 20 Programming nou exo ee DR eee T ugs 9 21 Selecting Programs saersi Aesha pesas AKES meme hene 9 21 Revisitig PEOSESTIS eto Reni Ero ART SERM ANAE 9 21 Processor Maintenance sese ee emen eee 9 23 Daily Maintenance a meme heh
38. ON WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM Getting Acquainted 1 13 Chapter 2 Basic Control Panel Operations Introduction This chapter provides an introduction to the SelectSet Avantra control panel It contains the following information How to start and shut down the imagesetter Features of the control panel Introduction to the control panel screens Basic controls for use in the control panel screens How to perform different functions with the control panel screens Basic Control Panel Operations 2 1 Start Up and Shut Down Procedures Follow these steps to start the SelectSet Avantra Step 1 Turn on the imagesetter Press the green side of the switch located next to the control panel A progress bar appears at the bottom of the screen as the imagesetter boots up SelectSet Avantra Diagnostics Startup V 1 01 Figure 2 1 Screens that appear as you start up the SelectSet Avantra Step 2 When the control panel displays message 15 No RIP turn on the RIP Follow the instructions in the manuals that come with your RIP Step 3 When both the imagesetter and the RIP are ready the con trol panel shows a display called the Run Screen If there is no media loaded or if there is no take up cassette in place or if the bridge for the on line processor is out of po sition the Pause Screen appears instead of the Run Screen SelectSet Avantra f Li x Diagnostics F 1 Startup V 1
39. Optimum clearance is 24 inches or 61 cm Do not place objects between the imagesetter and the wall Make sure that the imagesetter is connected to the correct power source This information is indicated on the model tag The imagesetter must be electrically grounded to ensure confor mance to safety requirements It is provided with a 3 wire ground ing type plug which has a grounding pin If this plug does not fit your electrical outlet contact your electrician to replace the obso lete outlet Never allow objects of any kind into the imagesetter through the en closure vents Objects may come in contact with hazardous voltage This could create a risk of fire or electric shock Do not attempt to service the imagesetter yourself except as specif ically explained in this User Guide Opening and removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage and radiation hazards Unplug the imagesetter from the wall outlet and place a service call under these conditions The power cord is damaged or frayed Liquid has been spilled into the imagesetter The imagesetter has been physically damaged The imagesetter does not operate normally even when operating instructions are followed Getting Acquainted 1 11 Sound Level The sound level at the operators position does not exceed 66 dB A The measurements were done in accordance with ISO 7779 Labeling Various warning and compliance labels are attached to the Se
40. Pages vete totes tyre tet ye ty te n tee yin 5 4 Running Exposure Tests sessesseeseeeeese ee eee enne 5 5 When to Image a Test Page sese 5 5 How to Image an Exposure Test Page eseseeee 5 6 Reading a Test Pager esos eR Re nero e deo 5 8 Evaluating Test Papes sneen iana ao A nemen nenne 5 10 DENSITOMCTETS oF er syrer e OI LEE weeded A E EE E ER SPURS 5 10 Set the EXposure ar n E E eee eden der 5 10 Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Error Messages Introductio e aa EO E EEEE E e Reo De Cae 6 1 Error Procedures s p e rp E ete 6 2 Cl aring ErTOPS oops Hte et 6 2 RESCUING senem Dan Sa iiite 6 2 Vii Error MESSAGES vacio odo deae per eh Lose pisa en ao pes ited eu Qus E As Ca pudo 6 3 Special Error Procedures sssseesseeseesesserserreesesrrsessesreseeseeseerees 6 15 Unload Media Using the Utility Screen eens 6 15 Overriding Error 44 Cut Not Allowed eene 6 16 Remote Diagnostics 2 1 reete er e Eee tete rena R NE Enn epa REn E 6 17 BOOL EOTS e C UE 6 18 Bypassing Boot Errors vrenr on nO AO ANRO REANO AE 6 19 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction ienaa aa AA Aa er Spes dE gus E N 7 1 Glearing Media Jamnis sport EEEE 7 2 Remove Nip Drive Assembly sese 7 2 Clear Media from Drum Access from the Left 7 5 Clear Media from Drum Access from the Right 7 7 Clear Media from In
41. S TAA Ba TAA TER RA FAR S C 3 Cassette Setup iere ee ini nen rn ie cena raii aeaiiai C 3 Feed AMOUNUS 2 EEO EIKE P APAP TEPEHAN ATARE ONERE nutes C 4 Configuration sssssesseseseeeeene E A nennen e nennen ee C 5 Special Tools eee eden emen enn en m Cun RC e RC eee C 5 SelectSet Avantra Special Tools eee C 6 Virtual Cassette Operating Mode eese C 6 Media Optimization csse Henne C 7 Index Xiii Preface Purpose This guide describes how to operate the SelectSet Avantra family of internal drum laser imagesetters Audience This guide is written for operators who are familiar with Basic concepts of desktop publishing Operation of the software applications computers and other hard ware in use with their imagesetter Operation of the RIP that drives the SelectSet Avantra This basic knowledge is critical to the effective and successful opera tion of this imagesetter Preface xv Overview Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted Features options parts of the imagesetter safety information Chapter 2 Basic Control Panel Operations Startup procedure features of the control panel basic description of the control panel screens how you perform different functions at the control panel Chapter 3 Using the Control Panel Detailed description of the six control panel screens and how to use them Also describes the status icons that appear on the cont
42. SELECTSET AVANTRA USER GUIDE A Guide to Your Drum Laser Imagesetter JOA SJE ias Part Number 209602 001 AGFA lt gt FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CAUTION Only computers and other peripheral devices which as a minimum comply with Class A limits should be used with this equipment Shielded I O cables should be used for equipment connections in order to ensure FCC emission limits are met Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Agfa Division Miles Inc could void the user s author ity to operate the equipment CANADIAN RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS STATEMENT This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis sions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interfe
43. SET The preset developer temperature appears For example DEV SET 32 C Step 3 Press plus or minus to change the setting Step 4 Press ENTER to store the setting that appears on the display To adjust fixer or dryer temperature press FIX or DRY instead of DEV in Step 1 Range for Developer and Fixer Temp 23 43 C Range for Dryer Temp 30 60 C 9 14 Avantra User Guide Changing Replenishment Rates Follow this procedure to change the replenishment rate Step 1 Press DEV and REPL The current developer replenishment rate appears For example DEV REPL 200 CC Step 2 Press PRESET The preset rate appears For example DEV SET 200 CC Step 3 Press plus or minus to change the setting Step 4 Press ENTER to store the setting that appears on the display To adjust fixer replenishment press FIX instead of DEV in Stepl Range for Developer and Fixer Replenishment 10 999 ml Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation 9 15 Standby Replenishment Standby replenishment compensates for exhaustion of the developer due to oxidation and depletion of the fixer due to evaporation The replenishment pump releases 100 cc of chemistry each time it is activated You specify the amount of replenishment required for an entire day The processor calculates the interval required between each pulse of fresh chemistry Standby replenishment is active continuously as long as the proces sor
44. Supply A out of the drum and into the cas sette so that it will not be fogged when you open the media supply com partment It also shifts the rollers that grip the media from Supply A so that they grip Supply B Press Utilities then Switch Supplies 1 AU A This releases rollers that grip the leading edge of the media in Supply B If you try to remove Supply B without doing this media will be pulled out of the cassette At this point open the external cover and light shield so that you can remove and replace the cassette in Supply B B 6 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Press Pause then Load When the media is loaded you are ready to resume operation Tips and Tricks B 7 Processor Replenishment Two kinds of replenishment automatically maintain the chemicals in the tanks at optimum quality 1 Automatic replenishment to keep the concentration of developer and fixer at constant levels 2 STDBY Replenishment In addition the MAN REPL key allows you to replenish the chemicals manually Automatic Replenishment Automatic replenishment compensates for chemical exhaustion in the following way The processor pumps 100 cc of developer and fixer replenishment chemicals into the tanks according to a calculation based on the pre set replenishment value the area of the material and the percentage density as set on the control panel When presetting replenishment values cc square meter you must r
45. ading imaging mode 3 28 RIP Data Error 6 5 RIP user tools 3 1 C 2 RIPs and startup procedure 2 2 hardware 1 8 software 1 8 Run button 2 6 Run Screen 2 2 3 2 Run state processor 9 4 S Safety instructions 1 11 Screens Cassette Setup 3 16 Configuration 3 26 Feed Amounts 3 22 Pause 2 2 3 4 Run 2 2 3 2 Utilities 3 24 Setting on and off time 9 9 Setting exposure 3 18 Shut down procedure 2 3 Single media supply engine sta tus display 3 12 Software tools 3 1 Spinner Speed Error 6 5 Spot Aperture Jam 6 5 Standby mode and jog function 9 5 Standby replenishment 9 15 B 9 Startup procedure imagesetter 2 2 processor 9 2 Status icons 2 3 engine 3 11 job 3 13 media 3 8 punch mode 3 9 Index 9 STDBY B 9 Supply Alarm Amount button 3 23 Supply Cassette Jam 6 7 Supply alarm amount 3 23 Supply alarm 3 14 Supply cassette 1 2 6 7 and virtual cassette mode C 6 loading 4 2 cleaning 7 12 removing 4 9 Supply rollers 3 25 7 13 Switch Supplies button 3 25 System clock 9 6 resetting 9 7 T Take up Alarm Amount button 3 23 Take up Cassette Jam 6 7 Take up alarm amount 3 23 Take up alarm 3 15 Take up cassette 1 2 6 3 6 7 B 4 and engine status display 3 11 cleaning 7 12 inserting 4 12 media slot 4 13 removing 4 11 Test pages 5 2 bar code 5 3 executing 3 18 increment 5 3 reference band 5 2 running 3 18
46. ads the current supply and loads the other sup ply Imaging continues until the second media supply sets off a low media alarm The imagesetter remains in virtual cassette mode until you down load the tool SET V C OFF C 6 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Media Optimization When media optimization is active the imagesetter compares the cur rent media width and the dimensions of the next job to be imaged and rotates the image 90 degrees if that would use media more efficiently For example Media optimization is active The imagesetter is loaded with 12 305 mm media The next job is 8 wide and 10 deep 203mm by 254 mm The job is rotated 90 degrees when imaged Use SET M O ON to enable media optimization Use SET M O OFF to disable the function I e Is Js x 9 gt Figure B 1 Media optimization A Hypothetical image O Width 8 208 mm O Depth 10 254 mm B As imaged media with media optimization off 9 12 305 mm C As imaged with optimization on 8 12 305 mm RIP User Tools C 7 Index 4 dpi s test page 5 4 A Abort button 2 6 Accept button 2 6 2 7 Alarms supply 3 14 take up 3 15 alignment mode 3 9 Alignment 3 9 Anti oxidation A 4 Assigning cassette numbers 3 20 Auto on off 9 8 Autocentering see alignment 3 9 Automatic replenishment B 8 Automatic functions 9 5 Automatic start and stop 9 5 Automatic start for
47. alue varies for each one Exposure Tests 5 5 How to Image an Exposure Test Page Q m9 auz X i Test Page 1 Select a test page 2 Image the page Select test Press Accept to begin the 4 Qpi s 1 5 or 10 test page or 1200 dpi 1 5 or 10 1800 dpi 1 5 or 10 x press Abort to cancel 2400 dpi 1 5 or 10 3600 api 1 5 or 10 When selecting an increment value follow these guidelines An increment value of 10 is useful when you are not sure what the exposure setting should be When evaluating a new type of media for example The higher value yields the widest range of exposures on the test image Use the lower values 5 or 1 when you have a better idea what the exposure setting should be In tests run with higher increment values the lowest and highest exposures may be far out of range In this case determine which exposure setting is closest to the results you need set that as the exposure then run the test again using a smaller increment value Expect each resolution to have a unique optimum exposure 5 6 SelectSet Avantra User Guide When you image a test page the imagesetter advances the exposed media out of the drum While the test page is being imaged a progress bar appears in the Cas sette Screen Sou ES Mw Lord amp Note When you use an on line processor the Se lectSet Avantra automatically advances cuts and feeds an imaged
48. an 90 27 4 m of Setprint HN LL 5 mil plate material into the take up cassette Do not advance more than 56 17 m of Setprint HN LL 8 mil plate material into the take up cassette Maximum image depth may be reduced See Figure C 4 The gray bands show where the page may be clipped The top bar may overlap the top of your page by up to 7 cm If the page depth plus the top bar depth is greater than the drum length 22 or 55 8 cm the top bar may overlap the bottom of the preceding page by up to 7 cm B 4 SelectSet Avantra User Guide T Ah 4 UAM 1 Figure C 3 Specify a larger page size in your page layout application to increase the exposed area around the page Figure C 4 Maximum page depth may be reduced Tips and Tricks B 5 Switching Media Supplies The instructions for loading and unloading media supplies do not cover every possible situation There may be occasions when you need to do something different In these cases you may need to use Switch Sup plies button in the Utilities Screen For example Your imagesetter is equipped with the DualSupply Option Two media supply cassettes are in place in the media supply compart ment Supply A is currently loaded with media advanced into the drum You want to remove Supply B and replace it with a different supply cassette Here is what you need to do Press Pause then Unload This pulls the media from
49. aning The dryer compartment interlock is disengaged Action Close the dryer compartment door Manual Start Meaning The manual start key on the control panel has been activated Action As soon as the manual start key is pressed again the message will automatically be removed 9 30 Avantra User Guide Appendix A Image Quality Introduction This appendix provides basic information about photographic princi ples used by SelectSet Avantra laser imagesetters It is intended as an introduction for novice operators and as a review for experienced pre press operators The SelectSet Avantra laser imagesetter produces high resolution type and graphic images To attain the quality that the SelectSet Avantra can deliver you need to use the optimum exposure setting for your imaging medium Before you begin production execute and evaluate exposure tests To maintain high quality standards repeat this procedure at regular inter vals Importance of Optimum Exposure To get the best possible image quality from your SelectSet Avantra you need to satisfy these two conditions 1 The developed photographic image has adequate density 2 The developed photographic image has been given the optimum exposure There are many variables in the photographic process Strict control of the process improves the quality of the output The more variables you eliminate from the process the easier it is to control Image Quality A
50. ank with water Remove residue with paper towels Use a soft bristle brush if nec essary Clean the wash recirculator Not all systems are equipped with a wash recirculator Rinse the tank with warm water use a soft bristle brush if necessary Change the filter and reload with fresh water Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation 9 25 Fill fixer tank Be careful not to splash fixer into the developer tank When filling tanks without roller racks in place fill tanks to the line of the drain tube Wipe up any spills CAUTION Be careful not to spill any fixer into the developer when lifting the racks out of a full tank Even a very small amount of fixer will contaminate the developer Fill the developer tank Always fill the developer tank after the fixer This is because the fixer tank is buffered to take any minor carry over from the devel oper tank Wipe up any spills Insert roller racks Set processor to manual start mode To do this press MAN START This will make it easier to get the worm gears on the drive shaft to engage properly with the drive gears on the roller racks Be careful not to drop racks into the tank This may cause chem istry to overflow into the adjacent tank When you finish installing the racks press MAN START again to de activate manual start mode Make sure that all vapor shields are in place e Make sure that temperature and speed are set correctly Turn on the processor and
51. arameters If you define and use cassette parameters you can change a group of pa rameters on the SelectSet Avantra just by selecting a different cassette number Consider this example A shop uses film in three different widths Operators fre quently need to change among them Cassette 1 is loaded with 12 inch 305 mm cassette 2 is loaded with 14 inch 355 mm and cassette 3 is loaded with 18 inch 458 mm film When changing supply cassettes the operator changes the cassette number at the control panel The imagesetter reads the stored parameters from memory Consider these advantages Save time by not having to key in a new set of parameters Reduce the chances of operator error Easy tracking of media remaining in a cassette Note DualSupply cassettes and media punches are extra cost options If an option is not installed the icon that governs the feature is grayed out Using the Control Panel 3 19 Specifying a Cassette Number 268 we Select A Select A or B Supply Cassette Select a cassette number s Number The cassette number you select is assigned to the current media supply After you select a cassette number all parameters you change affect that cassette You can change or examine parameters for a cassette that is not cur rently installed in the imagesetter On imagesetters with the optional DualSupply cassettes you cannot assign the same cassette number to both suppl
52. assette is positioned correctly If necessary unload and load the supply again If the error persists call for service 37 Take up Cassette Jam Make sure that the take up cassette is positioned cor rectly and that nothing is blocking the end of the cassette from the sensor 38 Focuser Jam Hardware error Reset Call for service if the error persists 39 Polarizer Error Hardware error Reset Call for service if the error persists Diagnostics and Error Messages 6 7 40 Diagnostic Error Hardware error Reset Call for service if the error persists 41 Bridge not in Position Open the media compartment and make sure that the bridge to the processor is completely lowered Figure 6 1 Make sure that the bridge is completely lowered 42 Right Side Door Open The right door is not securely closed Close the door When you clear the message the image setter resets itself 6 8 SelectSet Avantra User Guide 43 Internal Error Reset Call for service if the error persists 44 Cut Not Allowed Not enough media has been fed past the cutter If this message appears when you use Cut in the Utilities Screen clear the message press Feed then press Cut again 45 Feed and Cut Before Changing Supply A media supply is already loaded and media from that supply has been imaged and advanced into the take up cassette Feed and cut the media and remove the take up cassette Unload the
53. ats ie Mate ike gcc 3 14 Take up AIarm eerte cR e ERE ERE TE zu Ee ERR RES 3 15 The Cassette Setup Screen aoaia aa EEN 3 16 Exposure SettiNgS cece eee eee eee eee eee nnns 3 18 Cassette Raraimeters ccs At Siar AAA SAA A CNA ES A CN due 3 19 Specifying a Cassette Number esee 3 20 List of Cassette Parameters esses 3 21 The Feed Amounts SCreen e tet IE RE IPIE PIRE ERE 3 22 Definitions unos boo UnO ao E 3 23 The UtilitieS SCIGelr 4 eet e e err Ret RE RE E RE RRE IE RAE ER 3 24 To Use Utilities Functions eeeeeeeeeeeeeene eene 3 25 Definitions eot ne e re EP re ee b ee bes A nes 3 25 The Configuration Screen 5 eee eere nene 3 26 Definitionsz 352 skiers 2 9 ER Up OMS M Ql augen 3 27 Image MOode 5 452 tnlit teet ntes 3 28 Chapter 4 Media Operations Introduction ai d OE I Re eds 4 1 Loading Media into Supply Cassettes eese 4 2 Installing Loaded Supply Cassettes eeeeeeeee 4 6 Removing Supply Cassettes ceeseseeeee m eene 4 9 Take up Cassettes teo ete Reo RE ASEARA RASSA Sa 4 11 Removing Take up Cassettes eee 4 11 Inserting Take up Cassettes eee 4 12 Opening and Closing the Media Slot esee 4 13 Chapter 5 Exposure Tests Introductio eoe see gesondert viene vens eeue Vena epi esae origi aries 5 1 The Test Pape riren 5 2 Thed DPI Test
54. b Remove the endcaps from both ends of the roll Loosen the outer locking knob then tap the bearing with the palm of your hand 4 2 SelectSet Avantra User Guide t i E ILI ca Figure 4 3 Remove the endcaps Step 2 Adjust the endcaps to match the media width Loosen the small locking knob If necessary use the special wrench supplied with the imagesetter to loosen the knob os ma cup Figure 4 4 Loosen the small locking knob Use the wrench Q if necessary Slide the shaft to adjust It will click into place Markings in dicate the correct position for various media widths HH gt Figure 4 5 Adjust the position of the shaft H Hold the endcap by the outer locking knob and tighten the small locking knob Note If you are reloading the supply cassette with the same width media check to make sure that the endcaps are still set correctly Media Operations 4 3 Step 3 Attach the end caps to the media roll Hold the new roll of media so that the flap of the light proof wrapper is on top of the roll pointed away from you Insert the endcap with no gear into the left end of the media roll Insert the endcap with the gear into the right end of the media roll EBD E
55. ches PNCHHEAD Enables head punches only PNCHTAIL Enables tail punches only RIP User Tools C 3 Feed Amounts These tools perform functions found in the Feed Amounts Screen Filename Description LDR 01 Subtracts 1 unit from the feed and cut value LDR 02 Subtracts 2 units from the feed and cut value LDR 05 Subtracts 5 units from the feed and cut value LDR 10 Subtracts 10 units from the feed and cut value LDRO1 Adds 1 unit to the feed and cut value LDRO02 Adds 2 units to the feed and cut value LDRO05 Adds 5 units from the feed and cut value LDR10 Adds 10 units from the feed and cut value PGSPC 01 Subtracts 1 unit from interpage spacing PGSPC 02 Subtracts 2 units from interpage spacing PGSPC 05 Subtracts 5 units from interpage spacing PGSPC 10 Subtracts 10 units from interpage spacing PGSPOCO01 Adds 1 unit to interpage spacing PGSPCO02 Adds 2 units to interpage spacing PGSPC05 Adds 5 units to interpage spacing PGSPC10 Adds 10 units to interpage spacing When you specify English units of measurement these tools subtract inches For example LDR 10 would subtract 10 from the feed and cut value When you specify metric units of measurement these tools subtract centimeters For example LDR 10 would subtract 10 cm from the feed and cut value C 4 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Configuration These tools perform functions found in the Configuration Screen
56. ctSet Avantra User Guide Job Status eoomo eoomgo 2 3 se Figure 3 15 Job status display Run Screen left and Pause Screen right Current resolution 2 Current exposure Media past the cutter amp Job counter Current Resolution The current resolution being used by the image setter is displayed The imagesetter changes resolution based on commands embedded in the file that is being imaged or commands downloaded to the RIP from the front end Current Exposure The current exposure value is displayed When the imagesetter changes resolution it automatically uses the exposure specified in the Cassette Setup Screen for that resolution Media Past the Cutter The imagesetter displays the amount of media that has been advanced past the cutter J ob Counter The number inside the Display Job History button is the number of images in the drum and take up cassette If the imagesetter is busy this number includes the job being im aged The counter advances every time a job is started even if you abort the job before it is complete Using the Control Panel 3 13 Supply Alarm You specify the Supply Alarm amount in the Feed Amounts Screen When the media remaining amount in the current loaded supply drops below this amount an alarm appears The alarm blinks until you reload media The imagesetter continues imaging until the supply cassette is com pletely empty At thi
57. current supply then load the other supply 46 Laser Bad Hardware error Reset Call for service if the error persists 47 Carriage Speed Error Motion of the carriage has been blocked Open the side panel to find the problem Diagnostics and Error Messages 6 9 48 Invalid Engine Configuration Hardware error Reset If the error persists call for service 49 Hardware Error Reset If the error persists call for service 50 Hardware Error Reset If the error persists call for service 51 Bridge Communication Error ie An error occurred in communication between the image f setter and the bridge Reset If the error persists call for service 52 Bridge Jam Before Center Sensor on Open the media compartment and remove the top and bottom bridge covers Look for media in the lower section of the bridge If you find no media in the bridge lift the bridge up and look for media protruding from the media slot See Figures 6 2 and 6 3 6 10 SelectSet Avantra User Guide 2 5 5 5 53 Bridge Jam At Processor Entry Open the media compartment and remove the top bridge cover Look for media caught near the entry to the media pro cessor See Figures 6 2 and 6 3 54 Bridge Jam After Center Sensor Open the media compartment and remove the top bridge cover Look for media caught on the top section of the bridge See Figures 6 2 and 6 3 55 Bridge Motor Jammed Open the
58. deal with Supply B are grayed out Step 1 Put the cassette into the imagesetter Open the imagesetter top cover and the light shield Figure 4 10 Left top cover and light shield open Center and right sliding the supply cassette into the imagesetter Slide the supply cassette into the imagesetter The bearings that extend out the end of the cassette fit into slots in the side of the media compartment If media is hanging beyond the fingers of the supply cassette make sure that it fits between the open rollers without bend ing or folding On systems with the DualSupply Option make sure that the rollers are open to receive media from the supply cassette you are inserting If not use Switch Supplies in the Utilities Screen Close the light shield and top cover 4 6 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Step 2 Update the cassette parameters Press Pause then Cassette Setup Jouu TTTTTM TTTTTN Jow Select avo Select A or B Supply OL Cassette Does the correct cassette Number number appear Range 0 0 to 250 0 ft 0 0 to 76 2 m Media Amount Q Reset the Media Amount Make sure that the correct cassette number is assigned to the supply cassette If the cassette is loaded with a new roll of media reset the media remaining amount Check the other parameters If you are loading a new kind of media run exposure
59. e 9 23 Weekly Maintenance is eer RR RR RRENE 9 24 Monthly Maintenance AEAEE e emen 9 27 Switches and Sensors tuere EU EE 9 29 Processor Status and Error Messages cesseseense sen sententenees 9 29 Appendix A Image Quality Introduetion 2 550 000 00450909 0 00h photograph E eee A 1 Importance of Optimum Exposure eeeeeen A 1 Detiniti Ds s4 sone treo eene tentata egeta e bes A 2 lese aE AEEA E A EAE AE AA A 2 TINA a EA E EE AN EEEE A 2 EXPOSUTE innein Xr A 3 Developrmetit see eee Er x ENS EN ER EN SENS ER ER EN MYNM ER ER EN MERE A 3 Replenishient c e CR CR RR OR CORR AA A A 4 Guidelines for Quality esses ene A 5 Appendix B Tips and Tricks Introduction reete EE ORE PUER EI ERIGI NE ees B 1 Using Plate Malterial tir EE RES RR HORRORE RIEN B 2 Switching Media Supplies eee B 6 Processor Replenishment ssnssont a minaaa EEE a eee B 8 Automatic Replenishment eese B 8 STDBY Replenishment eese eene B 9 Manual Replenishment sesseeeeeseeee eee B 9 Minimum and Maximum Settings eeeeeeeeeeeee B 10 Xii Appendix C RIP User Tools Introduction c3 IOICIQIOI e eO D IUD WE QUINDECIM C 1 RIP User Tools Defined sess C 2 RIP Tools Match Control Panel Functions C 2 User Tools Charts Eee reti enin ee ATEENAN E C 3 Pause et ei iad Sa a TIS TA
60. ears when the sys tem is booting up SelectSet Avantra Diagnostics Startup V 1 01 fa i While the modem is active the control panel looks like this Caution Never turn off the imagesetter while the modem is active Doing so could damage the imagesetter op erating software Diagnostics and Error Messages 6 17 Boot Errors The SelectSet Avantra runs a diagnostic program as it boots up If the diagnostic program detects an error When the internal modem is connected the imagesetter automati cally dials out to the remote diagnostic unit When the internal modem is not connected the error icon remains on the control panel In either case the imagesetter will not complete its bootup Note If your modem is not connected write down the error message and call your service represen tative Boot errors are described as either fatal or nonfatal Fatal errors make it impossible for the system to boot until some kind of service is performed to correct the problem Nonfatal errors indicate a problem that needs to be corrected but will not keep the imagesetter from working 6 18 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Bypassing Boot Errors SelectSet Avantra Diagnostics Startup V 1 01 LLLI Press Plus to bypass the boot error Follow this procedure to bypass boot errors 1 Restart the imagesetter 2 When the boot error is detected an error icon and the Plus icon but to
61. efer to the information included on the material box and also the infor mation provided by the chemical manufacturer When the material is fed the processor calculates its area width x length B 8 SelectSet Avantra User Guide STDBY Replenishment STDBY replenishment is released at regular intervals to compensate for the evaporation and oxidation of developer and fixer The replenish ment takes place when the processor is in run mode switched on and in standby mode switched off Because the amount of chemicals pumped into the tanks is always 100 cc the interval between each pulse is automatically calculated as 100 cc x 24 hours and the result is divided by the preset value 100 cc x 24 hours Preset Stdby Repl Value Interval time If the processor is on for periods of less than 24 hours multiply the required Standby Repl value by 24 hours and then divide the result by the number of working hours to obtain the new preset Standby Repl value Required Stdby Repl Value x 24 Hours Working Hours Preset Stdby Repl Value Manual Replenishment Press the MAN REPL key to release replenisher manually Each time you press the key you release 100 cc of developer and fixer You may use this key to adjust the level of developer and fixer in the tanks or to restore the balance or activity in the tanks in case of insufficient replenishment Tips and Tricks B 9 Minimum and Maximum Settings Each p
62. electSet Avantra User Guide Figure 3 5 The display changes to show that a media supply is loaded Left DualSupply A loaded Right DualSupply B loaded eh h eh Figure 3 6 Punch modes Adjust in Cassette Screen These symbols are used as a convention to represent the many different punch configurations that are available Punches off Top punches on Bottom punches on Top and bottom punches on MW Figure 3 7 Alignment mode Adjust in Configuration Screen Flush left Centered Using the Control Panel 3 9 o o o A 4 Rl e Pj s 3 El c P wm m Figure 3 8 The four Imaging modes are listed left to right You change imaging mode in the Configuration Screen D Positive right reading Positive wrong reading Negative right reading amp Negative wrong reading The three media types are listed top to bottom You change media type in the Cassette Screen A Film B Paper C Plate 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 9 Cassette number Adjust in Cassette Screen 3 10 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Engine Status Figure 3 10 Engine status changes when you specify an on line proces sor in the Configuration screen Figure 3 11 Left take up cassette out Right take up cassette in Using the Control Panel 3 11 Figure 3 12 Media loaded Left single media supply Right DualSupply 3 12 Sele
63. ength can be made up of imaged jobs unexposed media feeds or both Cuts are made automatically when the imagesetter is idle When the imagesetter advances media because a new job or feed command has been sent by the RIP it switches to the Pause Screen and displays this animated icon x D If a media feed pushes enough media past the cutter to enable a cut the Pause Screen remains on the control panel and this ani mated icon appears x D S 8 6 SelectSet Avantra User Guide When you go to the Pause Screen to perform feed or cut operations yourself the imagesetter may have to delay these actions if media is already moving onto the bridge In such cases the icon in the bot tom left corner of the Pause Screen changes The changed icon flashes until the cut media has advanced far enough onto the bridge to leave room for the piece about to be cut This icon also flashes briefly on the screen when the imagesetter au tomatically feeds and cuts media To Optimize Output Avoid sending short jobs less than 10 or 25 4 cm immediately before long jobs For example if you image a 20 job after a job that is shorter than 10 the media cut produces a piece approaching 30 long The imagesetter waits until this media clears the bridge before it resumes imaging To avoid this idle time between jobs you can Plan your output so that you queue short jobs together and long jobs together
64. erature is incorporated into program 2 All nine programs have the same developer and fixer temperatures For example if you change the fixer temperature for program 1 all pro grams use the new fixer temperature Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation 9 21 0002 0 2 99 day Aeg 666 01 zt 22 09 08 9 b D Er ve O9 09 01 99S eBueu HUN Ide xiJ dwey Aig duo xij duio Aeg oul Aog uonounJ ejigeisnf py 149WO SND senjeA Duneadedo po419joJq songea Surveroedo paxrojoud no paoo214 0 nod 10 paptaoid st 2 q 3 stu 930N 9 22 Avantra User Guide Processor Maintenance This section describes daily weekly and monthly maintenance rou tines Proper maintenance of your processor is essential to getting the best possible photographic results from your imaging system Follow a regular maintenance program A thorough cleaning at least once a month is strongly recommended The frequency of your maintenance program may vary If your shop runs multiple shifts or high volumes of media repeat these procedures more frequently WARNING Always wear adequate protection Wear rubber gloves a rubber apron and goggles when you clean the pro cessor Daily Maintenance Follow this procedure every day before you process any media Check the replenishment containers Refill containers with fresh chemistry when the level is two inches 5 cm from the bottom of the container
65. es Options System configuration Safety instructions Please read the safety information in this chapter before you operate your SelectSet Avantra See the sections Safety Instructions and Laser Safety Information later in this chapter Getting Acquainted 1 1 Parts of the Imagesetter The SelectSet Avantra imagesetter is designed for ease of use This sec tion describes the basic components Media Compartment The media compartment contains the supply cassette the take up cas sette and cutter Supply Cassette Holds unexposed media You load it with bulk rolls of media Take up Cassette Holds exposed media A take up cassette is supplied with the im agesetter Cutter Cuts media when you are ready to remove the take up cassette to process exposed media The cutter can be activated from either the control panel or the front end of your imaging system On systems equipped with the optional Avantra 20 25 OLP the media transport bridge is installed in the media compartment Main Power Switch The main power switch is located at the front of the imagesetter to the left of the control panel See Figure 1 1 1 2 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Figure 1 1 The SelectSet Avantra Imagesetter Media compartment Main power switch Control panel Getting Acquainted 1 3 The Control Panel The control panel is a liquid crystal display LCD with a pressure sen sitive surface Status ico
66. essage appears and you are not currently using the processor off line check to make sure that the door is se curely closed The imagesetter will finish the current job but will not image another job or advance media until the door is closed After you close the door the imagesetter auto matically resumes operation Diagnostics and Error Messages 6 13 60 Processor Communication Error There has been an error in the flow of messages between the processor and the imagesetter Reset the processor Errors 100 and Above Error messages numbered 100 and above are reported by diagnostic software that the imagesetter runs as it boots up For more informa tion see the section Boot Errors in this chapter 6 14 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Special Error Procedures This section contains detailed procedures for clearing errors Unload Media Using the Utility Screen Follow this procedure to unload media using the functions in the Util ities Screen Go to the Utilities Screen If there is media in the take up cassette press Cut then Accept to cut it Rewind media back into the supply cassette Press Reverse Feed then Accept Remove the supply cassette Remove any media that was bent or crumpled by the carriage shields Pull one to two feet 30 to 60 cm of media out of the sup ply cassette cut it off and discard Put the supply cassette back into the imagesetter Go to the Pause Screen and load the supply
67. essor 9 23 to 9 27 punch trays 7 15 supply cassettes 7 12 supply rollers 7 13 take up cassettes 7 12 MAN REPL 9 17 B 8 B 9 MAN START 9 17 Manual Start message 9 29 Manual replenishment 9 17 B 8 B 9 Manual start for processor 9 2 9 17 Maximum image size 1 5 Media transport bridge See Bridge Media in Take up Cassette 6 7 Media Jam 6 4 Media compartment 1 2 6 3 7 9 6 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Media loading 4 2 Media optimization C 7 Media processor See On line processor Media remaining amount 4 7 Media status icons 3 8 Media supply compartment 7 13 Media transport bridge 1 2 1 6 Media type 3 10 Minus button 2 6 2 7 Modem 6 18 Monthly maintenance 9 26 Motor Overload message 6 13 9 29 N Negative imaging mode 3 28 Nip drive assembly 7 2 Nip rollers 3 25 No Media Currently Loaded 6 7 No Processor Communication 6 13 No Response Bridge Entry Sen sor 6 11 No RIP 6 5 No Take up Cassette 6 3 Nonfatal boot errors 6 18 O On line processor 1 6 8 2 alarm signals 9 4 and engine status display 3 11 and exposure tests 5 5 and Feed and Cut amount 3 5 and test pages 5 7 control panel 9 3 function keys 9 4 idle state 9 4 maintenance 9 23 to 9 27 offline operation 9 19 programs 9 20 run state 9 4 speed A 2 time setting 9 7 On off selection checking 9 10 Operating modes 3 2 Busy 3 2 Idle 3
68. ght Step 1 Turn off the imagesetter Step 2 Open the right side door Step 3 Remove the right drum cover e Loosen the four latches that hold it in place Figure 7 4 The imagesetter with the right side door open showing the drum cover Latches Pull and turn to loosen Step 4 Pull the carriage as far as possible toward the open door When you pull the carriage grasp only the solid metal surfaces Do not pull wires or other components Step 5 Remove the right inner shield The inner shield is attached to the bottom of the carriage Rails on top of the shield fit into tracks built into the car riage Pullthe shield gently but firmly to remove it from the car riage Grasp the shield by the two built in vertical ridges When the shield is out put it on a clean surface Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 7 Step 6 Clear the media path Step 7 Replace the right inner shield Line up the inner shield with the imaging drum The right side of the right inner shield rises higher than the left Line up the rails on the shield with the tracks in the car riage Gently but firmly push the shield about 1 2 5 cm onto the carriage On the right side of the shield is a plastic strip Press down the leading edge of this strip so that it is not dam aged as you slide the shield back onto the carriage There are metal stops on both the shield and the car
69. ies For example Cassette 1 is specified as Supply A You select Supply B e You can specify cassettes 2 3 4 or 5 for Supply B You cannot specify cassette 1 for Supply B 3 20 SelectSet Avantra User Guide List of Cassette Parameters This table lists the different cassette parameters and provides space for recording the settings you use Make a copy of this form to keep in your work area Cassette Number Media Type Punches Media Thickness Media Width Exposure 1200 dpi Exposure 1800 dpi Exposure 2400 dpi Exposure 3600 dpi You can also record information directly on the supply cassette There is a blank white space on the back of the cassette where you can write with an erasable marker For example you might choose to record the media remaining amount in this space Using the Control Panel 3 21 The Feed Amounts Screen Press Pause then Feed Amounts Feed Amount Range 0 0 to 39 0 in 0 to 99 cm Feed Cut Amount o Range 0 0 to 39 0 in 0 to 99 cm Interpage Gap 1 Range 0 0 to 10 0 in 0 to 25 4 cm more 3 22 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Feed Amounts continued E Supply Alarm Range T 0 0 to 250 0 ft 0 0 to 76 2 m Take up Alarm e Range ny 0 0 to 100 0 ft 0 0 to 30 5 m gt Distance to Punches Range 0 48 to 10 in ED 12 to 254 mm Definitions Feed Amount Media fed when you use Feed in the Utili
70. is plugged in to the power supply Replenishment continues even if you shut the processor off with the ON OFF function key Follow this procedure to change the standby replenishment rate Step 1 Press DEV and STDBY REPL The current standby replen ishment rate appears For example DEV STDBY 1500 CC Step 2 Press PRESET Step 3 Press plus or minus to change the setting Step 4 Press Enter to store the new value To change the standby replenishment rate for fixer press FIX instead of DEV in Step 1 The fixer replenishment rate needs to be set high enough to maintain the level in the fix tank Range for Fixer STDBY Repl 0 2000 ml Range for Developer STDBY Repl 0 2000 ml 9 16 Avantra User Guide Other Functions Sound Press SOUND to switch the audible beep on or off The beep sounds when the trailing edge of the material being pro cessed clears the film input sensor This signal also indicates that you can insert the next piece of media to be processed Pan Light Controls the brightness of the LED display There are two modes max imum and adjustable In the maximum mode the LED level is set to maximum light intensity The adjustable mode allows you to change the intensity between the maximum and minimum turned off Note Use the minimum setting for Panchromatic ma terials in darkroom environment Follow this procedure to adjust the LED intensity level Step 1 Press PAN LIGHT
71. l Repl cc meters x meters x Density 50 Fixer Repl cc meters x meters x 100 Density 50 50 is the default value whenever the processor is turned on The replenishment quantity is based on a 50 density and the following formulas are stored in the microcomputer DENSITY DEVEL FIXER 15 0 3 x calc value 1 7 x calc value 50 Calculated value Calculated value 85 1 7 x calc value 0 3 x calc value Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation 9 19 Offline Operation You can bypass the bridge and feed media directly into the processor from a take up cassette Built into the front of the processor is a lid Below the lid is an input tray with various foam light seal adapters for use with different size take up cassettes Follow this procedure Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Raise the input lid Select the appropriate adapter for the take up cassette you are using Pull approximately 6 to 8 inches 15 2 to 20 3 cm of media from the cassette as a leader Start the leader in the input slot while observing the indica tors of the OLP Ensure that the indicators activate Film Input Left Film Input Right Lower the cassette fully into the foam adapter Note The input lid of the processor must remain open while using this feature This generates error 59 Pro cessor Top Door Open on the imagesetter control panel This message automatically clears as soon as
72. l Value In other cases you specify a number This example shows how to change the media amount in the Cassette Setup Screen 1 Press Pause Cassette Setup Media Amount Ju 299 YY 2 Change the media amount setting 3 Accept or Cancel Press Plus or Minus to change Press Accept to change the media amount the media width or Range i press Cancel to discard 0 0 to 250 0 feet n 0 0 to 76 2 meters 2 10 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Press Some Buttons Twice To activate some functions you need to press a button twice For ex ample To Load a Supply Press once and the icon Press again to complete O flashes O loading or press Abort to cancel In all cases the button flashes when a second press is required If you do not press the button a second time within five seconds the func tion cancels itself Buttons Display Current Setting For some functions the button icon changes to show the current set ting for that function When you change the parameter the button changes Figure 2 6 shows an example Figure 2 6 As you select different types of media in the Cassette Screen the Media Type button changes Left film selected center paper selected right plate selected Basic Control Panel Operations 2 11 Chapter 3 Using the Control Panel Introduction This chapter describes the functions and features of the six control panel screens It provides the information y
73. lectSet Avantra AGFA Division WILMINGTON MA 01887 U S A Location De PART NO BMENENENENEEEEEEEEENI FA VOLTS M AMPERES EBEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNI wars M Hz EIL LOOOg oao MFG DATE MADE IN U S A Figure 1 3 Manufacturer s identification label located on the rear panel AGFA Wilmington MA 01887 Agfa Division certifies that this product conforms to all applicable provisions of 21 CFR Subchapter J in effect as of the date of manufacture Figure 1 4 CDRH compliance label located on the rear panel It reads This product conforms to all applicable provisions of 21 CFR subchapter J in effect as of the date of manufacture 1 12 SelectSet Avantra User Guide CLASS 1 LASER LASER KLASSE 1 Figure 1 5 Laser class label located on the rear panel of the unit Indicates the class of laser radiation during operation and maintenance Note Class I lasers are considered safe for opera tor access in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulation and international standards DANGER PELIGRO LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN RADIACION LASER CUANDO SE ABRA AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM EVITE LA EXPOSICION DIRECTA DEL HAZ VORSICHT DANGER LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS RAYONNEMENT LASERA L OUVERTURE WENN DECKEL EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION DIRECTE GEOFFNET IST AU RAYON NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN Figure 1 6 Multilingual warning label located near the punch inside the imagesetter It reads DANGER LASER RADIATI
74. let it warm up When the DEV TEMP INCOR LED is off the processor is ready to use 9 26 Avantra User Guide Monthly Maintenance Once a month add the following to your weekly maintenance proce dure Pull the developer fixer and wash roller racks Inspect gears and roller surfaces for wear Clean each rack with warm water and a soft bristle brush Rinse thoroughly Check for disfigured or swollen rollers Clean drive shaft and worm gear Wipe away any dirt or dried up chemistry Inspect the dry roller racks Check for contamination buildup Clean rollers Make sure that the circulation pumps are working Inspect the processor Wipe up any dried chemistry check hose connections for leaks etc Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation 9 27 Switches and Sensors The following illustration provides you with the locations of various Switches and Sensors for use with Status and Error Messages D do o do d b d Figure 9 2 The Switches and Sensors Imagesetter OLP Input rollers Bridge OLP Input out sensor Processor Door Open Switch Processor Offline Sensor Exit Sensor OLP input sensor 6600920 9 28 Avantra User Guide Processor Status and Error Messages This section describes status and error messages that appear on the Avantra 20 25 OLP processor control panel Meaning Action Meaning Action Meaning
75. mbly See Figure 7 2 Caution Handle the nip drive assembly carefully Four wires run from the right end of the assembly into the imagesetter If you drop the assembly or han dle it roughly these wires may be damaged Disconnect the wires at the top of the assembly Loosen the four knurled screws that hold the assembly in place Support the nip drive assembly so that it does not drop when the screws are completely loosened Put the assembly out of the way on a secure flat surface Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 3 Figure 7 2 Remove the nip drive assembly Step 6 Clear any media fragments out of the media path Step 7 Put the nip drive assembly back in place Lineup the locating pins on the back of the assembly with those on the mounting plate Tighten the screws Reconnect the wires Step 8 Put the light shield back in place Step 9 Put the front cover back on the imagesetter and close both side doors Step 10 Start the imagesetter and resume operations 7 4 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Clear Media from Drum Access from the Left Step 1 Turn off the imagesetter Step 2 Open the left side door Step 3 Remove the left drum cover Loosen the four latches that hold it in place Figure 7 3 The imagesetter with the left side door open showing the drum cover Latches Pull and
76. n appear on the screen 3 Press Plus within ten seconds The imagesetter will attempt to com plete its bootup Diagnostics and Error Messages 6 19 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter contains Procedures for clearing media jams Basic maintenance procedures Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 1 Clearing Media Jams Media may get jammed in places that you cannot normally reach This section describes how to reach all parts of the media path Caution Before you reach into the imagesetter remove watches rings and any other jewelry that might nick the inner surfaces of the imagesetter Take special care when working around the drum area Remove Nip Drive Assembly Figure 7 1 Front view showing location of the nip drive assembly WARNING The nip drive assembly weighs approximately sev en pounds 3 2 kilograms 7 2 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Turn off the imagesetter Open both the left and right side doors Remove the front cover Hold on tightly to the top edge of the cover and pull it away from the imagesetter With the cover leaning away from the imagesetter lift it up and off the imagesetter Move the cover out of the way Remove the nip drive light shield Four knurled screws hold the shield in place Remove them Move the shield out of the way Remove the nip drive asse
77. n the inside of the tank with bleach and rinse well Clean the wash roller rack with warm water Note Never put racks on the dryer cover Chemicals may run into the wiring Change developer filters Change the developer filter every 40 working hours Clean the wash recirculator U S Only Not all systems are equipped with a wash recirculator Remove and replace the filter wipe down the tank and fill with fresh water 9 24 Avantra User Guide Drain the processor Dispose of developer fixer and wash water according to local reg ulations Drain the filter housing Remove the filter Change the filter every 40 working hours Remove roller racks and wipe residue from tanks Use paper towels to remove sludge or residue from tanks Note Never put racks on the dryer cover Chemicals may run into the wiring Fill the developer and fixer tanks with warm water Load a container with warm water and put developer and fixer replenishment tubes in the container Turn on the processor Circulate the water through the pumps and plumbing system for 10 to 15 minutes Rinse the roller racks and wipe them dry If chemical residue crystallizes on the rollers scrub gently with a soft bristle brush to remove it Drain water from developer and fixer tanks and filter housing Remove filter housing Clean the inside of the filter housing with paper towels Install a new filter Replace the filter and housing Clean the wash t
78. n the media compartment make sure that it is seated correctly Diagnostics and Error Messages 6 3 6 Media Jam Go to the Utilities Screen press Feed then Accept If this does not clear the error see the section Unload Media Using the Utility Screen in this chapter 7 Output Side Punch Jam Retry the operation If the error persists call for service 8 Cutter in Media Path Go to the Utilities Screen press Cut then Accept 11 Carriage Hit End of Travel Reset Retry the operation If the error persists call for service 12 Hardware Error Reset If the error persists call for service 13 Left Side Door Open The left door is not securely closed Close the door When you clear the message the image setter resets itself 6 4 SelectSet Avantra User Guide 14 RIP Data Error The RIP sent more data than it specified Reset Process the job that generated the error Make sure that it is complete If the error persists call for service 15 No RIP Check to see if your RIP is running Check cable connec tions between RIP and imagesetter Reset If the error persists call for service 17 Spinner Speed Error Hardware error Reset If the error persists call for service 22 Spot Aperture Jam The device that adjusts the laser spot size is jammed Reset If the error persists call for service 23 Boot Diagnostic Error Hardware error detected while attempting to bo
79. nch 2 5 cm of media will protrude past the open ing of the cassette You can rewind this back into the cas sette or trim it off To rewind the media turn the gear that appears at one end of the supply cassette Caution Do not rewind the media all the way into the cas sette If you rewind the media too far you need to open the cassette in a darkroom to pull the end out Opening the cassette in normal room light will expose a large quantity of the media in the cas sette 4 10 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Take up Cassettes The take up cassette is motor driven This feature makes is possible for the cassette to receive up to 100 feet 30 m of exposed media Figure 4 13 The take up cassette area Note the location of the drive motor Media Operations 4 11 Removing Take up Cassettes 1 Open the lower front cover 2 Grab the take up cassette by the handle at the top 3 Tilt the cassette toward you and lift it out of the media compart ment Figure 4 14 Removing the take up cassette Inserting Take up Cassettes 1 Open the lower front cover 2 Hold the take up cassette so that as you face the imagesetter the latch that opens and closes the media slot is on the left 3 Line up the cassette with the cassette sensor and the take up drive wheel and press it down into position Make sure that the cassette is securely in place
80. ns on the screen display information about the imagesetter Some icons act as buttons You press these button icons to operate the imagesetter See Figure 1 2 d C QQROAA Figure 1 2 The SelectSet Avantra control panel showing the Pause Screen 1 4 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Specifications and Features The following table shows the basic specifications of the SelectSet Avantra 20 and the SelectSet Avantra 25 SelectSet Avantra 20 SelectSet Avantra 25 Format Size 14 x 20 18 x 25 35 6 x 50 8 cm 45 7 x 63 5 cm Resolutions 1200 1800 2400 3600 dpi 1200 1800 2400 3600 dpi Imaging Speed 340 sq in min 400 sq in min 1200 dp 1200 dpi Registration 0 2 mils 5u 0 2 mils 5u Both SelectSet Avantra models include these features Icon based control panel The control panel uses a series of graphic pictures to show system status and functions Multiple laser spot sizes Laser spot size optimized for each imaging resolution Memory for cassette parameters Cassette parameters include the media type exposure values me dia width media remaining The system stores the settings you en ter for each cassette Internal drum imaging system Yields the precise registration required to image multi color jobs e Reloadable supply cassette The SelectSet Avantra uses a reloadable supply cassette that ac cepts daylight loading or darkroom loading media Media Optimization You can
81. ntra 20 25 OLP unit How to set up the SelectSet Avantra to work with an on line pro cessor The operating sequence that the bridge follows How to deactivate the bridge and use a take up cassette How to clear media jams in the bridge Avantra 20 25 OLP Bridge Operation 8 1 Product Description The SelectSet Avantra 20 25 OLP consists of e A transport mechanism that feeds exposed media from the image setter to the processor This is called the bridge The bridge also pro vides the communication link between the processor and the imagesetter e A media processor attached to the imagesetter Status and error messages from the bridge appear on the SelectSet Avantra control panel These errors and the methods to correct them are described in Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Error Messages 8 2 SelectSet Avantra User Guide w Figure 8 1 Exterior view of the SelectSet Avantra and OLP TTT D Figure 8 2 Cutaway view of the SelectSet Avantra and OLP showing the media path Imagesetter Bridge Processor Avantra 20 25 OLP Bridge Operation 8 3 Set Up the Processor Option Follow this procedure to set up the imagesetter to use the OLP 1 Press Pause SORORE Output Mode 2 Select the output mode Accept or Cancel
82. o not use cleaning agents of any kind inside the imagesetter Exterior Clean the exterior of the imagesetter as required Exterior panels Use a damp cloth If necessary use mild soap asa cleaning agent Control panel Use a damp cloth Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 11 Interior Clean the Take up Cassette and the Supply Cassette compartments Interval Every two weeks Method Vacuum or wipe clean Supply Cassettes Clean the inside of supply cassettes Interval Every time you load media Method Vacuum or wipe clean Take up Cassettes Clean the inside of take up cassettes Interval Once a month Method Vacuum or wipe clean Open the take up cassette by removing the four screws that hold the lid and base together 7 12 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Supply Rollers Clean the surface of the supply rollers in the media supply compart ment Interval Once a week or as dirt and contamination is observed on the rollers Method Remove supply cassettes Use plastic packing tape Wrap tape around your hand with the sticky side out and press against the rollers to pick up dirt Adhesive rollers for removing lint from clothing can also be used Figure 7 6 Supply rollers in the media compartment Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 13 Intake Filters Check both the Electronics Enclosure Intake filter and the Drum Intake filter every day to make sure they are not blocked E
83. ocumentation Agfa Division Miles Inc Il lustrations are meant to be representative of but not duplicates of actual equipment and software Agfa shall not be responsible for any errors or omissions Please report any errors to Customer Documentation Agfa Division Miles Inc 200 Ballardvale Street Wilmington Massachusetts 01887 AGFA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE CON TENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT OR THE SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT ITS QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE Agfa reserves the right to revise this document and to change the contents without any obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes Trademarks AGFA and the Agfa rhombus are registered trademarks of Agfa Gevaert N V Agfa is a registered trademark SelectSet and Avantra are trademarks of Miles Inc PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and have been used in an editorial fashion with no intention of infringement Colophon The following typefaces appear in this document POR OSESE Bookman Headings sii inenen sunsn Helvetica Bold Captions soises Helvetica Light Oblique Helvetica is a trademark of Linotype AG and or its subsidiaries Table of Contents Preface
84. of the imagesetter and move it out of the way Clear the media path Replace the media path light shield Be sure to tighten all six latches that hold the light shield in place Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 9 Step 8 Replace the light shield that covers the rear of the media supply area Step 9 Replace the light shield that covers the front of the media supply area Note If the shield does not close all the way do not force it into position Instead slide it the the left or right on the metal pins until you get it into the correct position Step 10 Start the imagesetter and resume operations Figure 7 5 Left view of the imagesetter showing location of the light shields and latches Right removing the light shield 7 10 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Maintenance The only maintenance you need to perform on your SelectSet Avantra is to keep it clean To help keep your imagesetter clean keep your work area as clean as possible Follow these guidelines when cleaning the inside of the imagesetter When using a vacuum cleaner Use an attachment with soft bristles Make sure that the attachment is clean Do not use attachments made of metal or hard plastic These can damage the interior surfaces of the imagesetter When dusting Use only a clean dry lint free cloth to wipe interior surfaces D
85. ools Information about RIP user tools designed specifically for use with SelectSet Avantra imagesetters These tools are provided with your Agfa RIP How to Use this Guide Read Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted before you begin to use your Select Set Avantra imagesetter Read Chapter 8 Avantra 20 25 OLP Bridge Operation and Chapter 9 Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation before you use the on line pro cessor The rest of the manual has been prepared to be both a training and ref erence guide to be used as needed This guide assumes that you are familiar with the operation of all the other parts of your imaging system Preface xvii Other Manuals This guide is only one part of the documentation you need as you set up and operate your imagesetter To get more information you need to refer to other user guides and manuals A raster image processor or RIP drives your imagesetter A number of different RIPs can be used with the SelectSet Avantra Each comes with its own documentation RIP documentation provides information about RIP user tools fonts and PostScript language as it applies to the SelectSet Avantra xviii SelectSet Avantra User Guide Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted Introduction The SelectSet Avantra imagesetter is designed for applications that re quire high standards of image quality and versatility This chapter describes the following Parts of the imagesetter Specifications and featur
86. or example the tools CENTDS and CENTEN perform the same func tion as the Autocentering button in the Configuration Screen The same parameter can be changed from two different places If one oper ator changes a parameter at the imagesetter and another operator changes the same parameter by downloading a tool the output from your imagesetter could show unanticipated results Use RIP tools carefully Remember that many control panel functions can also be performed by using RIP tools Set up guidelines in your shop to ensure that as operators change imagesetter parameters everyone using the system is notified C 2 SelectSet Avantra User Guide User Tools Charts These charts list only the tools that are designed exclusively for use with SelectSet Avantra imagesetters They are grouped according to the control panel screen that enables you to perform the same function There are additional tools not listed in this appendix that affect SelectSet Avantra imagesetters For example there are tools to change the imaging mode imaging resolution exposure settings and more For descriptions of these other tools refer to your RIP documentation Pause These tools perform functions found in the Pause Screen Filename Description LOADA Loads spindle A LOADB Loads spindle B Cassette Setup These tools perform functions found in the Cassette Setup Screen Filename Description PNCHBOTH Enables head and tail pun
87. ot Reset If the error persists call for service 25 Carriage Switch Broken Hardware error Reset If the error persists call for service Diagnostics and Error Messages 6 5 27 Processor Alarm Signal t The optional on line media processor is reporting an alarm This message appears as an overlay on the screen that is currently displayed on the imagesetter control panel The imagesetter will finish the current job but will not image another job or advance media until you correct the error at the processor Check the alarm signal LEDs on the processor control panel For more information see the section Alarm Signals in chapter 9 After you correct the error at the processor the imageset ter automatically resumes operation 28 Hardware Error Reset If the error persists call for service 31 Input Side Punch Jam Reset and retry the command If the error persists call for service 32 Carriage Position Error Lo The system detected a problem with the carriage while imaging Reset If the error persists call for service 6 6 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Ao Cres 33 No Media Currently Loaded Go to the Pause Screen and load a media supply 34 Media in Take up Cassette There is cut media in the take up cassette Remove the cassette Put an empty cassette in the imagesetter in its place 36 Supply Cassette Jam Check to make sure that the supply c
88. ou need for the daily oper ation of the SelectSet Avantra imagesetter The following topics are described The Run Screen The Pause Screen Status Icons that appear in the Run and Pause Screens The Cassette Setup Screen The Feed Amounts Screen The Utilities Screen The Configuration Screen Many of the functions you perform at the SelectSet Avantra control panel can also be performed by downloading RIP user tools to your RIP Certain features of the SelectSet Avantra can be activated only by RIP user tools For more information see Appendix C RIP User Tools in this user guide and refer to your RIP documentation Using the Control Panel 3 1 The Run Screen Operating Modes The SelectSet Avantra has three operating modes in the Run Screen Idle Ready to image a job Busy Imaging a job Pause Pending The imagesetter will go into Pause when the job currently imaging is complete Progress Bar The progress bar appears at the bottom of the Run Screen While the imagesetter is busy the outline of the progress bar ap pears in bold The bar fills in to indicate the progress of the job 3 2 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Current Job Information The name of the job being imaged appears over the progress bar This information is cleared when the job is finished A limited number of spaces are available to display the name Job names that are too long are cut from the left The page copy
89. performs these functions automatically after you turn it on Jog Function Automatic Start and Stop Jog Function Every five minutes when the processor is on but not processing media an internal timer activates these functions for one minute 1 The roller transport motor 2 The circulation pumps for developer and fixer The jog function prevents crystallization on the rollers in the developer and fixer racks Note The Jog Function is also active in the Standby Mode Automatic Start and Stop When media is fed into the processor the input sensors automatically activate the following functions 1 The roller transport motor The circulation pumps for developer and fixer The magnetic valve for wash water AeA N The blower and heating elements in the dryer section When the trailing edge of the media exits the dryer and passes the last internal sensor these functions automatically stop 9 6 Avantra User Guide System Clock The processor has an internal clock that runs continuously even when the processor is off This clock is used to turn the processor on and off automatically and to control standby replenishment The internal clock operates in a 24 hour mode For example 5 00 PM is shown as 17 00 hours Time Conversion Table AM 24 Hour PM 24 Hour 12 00 Midnight 00 00 12 00 Noon 12 00 1 00 AM 01 00 1 00 PM 13 00 2 00 AM 02 00 2 00 PM 14 00 3 00 AM 03 00 3 00 PM 15 00 4 00 AM 04 00 4
90. processor 9 2 Avantra 20 25 OLP 1 6 B Bar codes 5 3 Boot Diagnostic Error 6 5 Boot errors 6 14 Bridge Communication Error 6 10 Bridge Jam After Center Sensor 6 11 Bridge Jam At Processor Entry 6 11 Bridge Jam Before Center Sen sor 6 10 Bridge Motor Jammed 6 11 Bridge not in Position 6 8 Bridge access panels 8 8 Bridge media path 6 12 8 8 Bridge 1 2 8 2 Busy operating mode 3 2 Button icons 1 4 2 3 Index l 1 Buttons 1 4 Abort 2 6 Accept 2 6 2 7 and setting parameters 2 9 2 10 Cancel 2 6 2 7 Cut 3 25 Dial Out 6 17 Display Job History 3 7 Feed Amount 3 23 Feed and Cut Amount 3 23 Feed and Cut 3 5 Feed 3 25 Interpage Spacing 3 23 Load 3 5 Minus 2 6 2 7 Minus special features 2 7 Output Mode 8 4 Pause 2 6 Plus 2 6 2 7 Plus special features 2 7 Processor Timeout 3 27 Retract Punches and Nips 3 25 Reverse Feed 3 25 Run 2 6 Supply Alarm Amount 3 23 Switch Supplies 3 25 Take up Alarm Amount 3 23 that change appearance 2 11 that you press twice 2 11 Unload 3 6 Viewing Angle 3 27 Volume 3 27 C Cancel button 2 6 2 7 Carriage Hit End of Travel 6 4 Carriage Jam 6 3 Carriage Position Error 6 6 Carriage Speed Error 6 9 Carriage Switch Broken 6 5 Cassette number 3 10 Cassette parameters table 3 21 Cassette parameters 3 19 and loading media 4 7 Cassette Setup Screen 3 16 Centered alignment mode 3 9 Changing temperature
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92. rd take up cassette instead of the bridge Follow these steps Step 1 In the Configuration Screen change the output mode from on line processor to take up cassette Note You must change the Output Mode selection in the Configuration Screen If you use the take up cassette while on line processor is specified as the output mode the imagesetter will report a media jam when it advances media Step 2 Open the outer covers lift up the bridge and put the take up cassette into the imagesetter Step 3 Lower the bridge Rubber feet at the bottom of the bridge rest on top of the take up cassette Step 4 Close the outer covers and send jobs to the imagesetter When your jobs are complete feed and cut the media re move the cassette and process the media Figure 8 4 You can put the standard take up cassette into the processor to bypass the bridge 8 10 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Chapter 9 Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation Introduction This section describes the media processor section of the Avantra 20 25 OLP It contains the following information The use of the Avantra 20 25 OLP Control panel How to set times temperatures replenishment rates and various other functions Also provided is a table that you can use to record your nine preferred operating programs When your processor is first installed a service representative sets up your sy
93. rence Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil numerique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d pas sant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la class A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le minist re des Communications du Canada SELECTSET AVANTRA USER GUIDE A Guide to Your Drum Laser Imagesetter Part Number 209602 001 AGFA 4 Part Number 209602 001 Note to Users Agfa Division Miles Inc also referred to as Agfa reviews all customer documentation and software for accuracy before shipment Occasionally in spite of precautions the product you receive may differ somewhat from the customer documentation shipped to you Generally if such variations are known to exist and to significantly affect operation a release note accompanies the documentation or software If you receive such a note be sure to read it before using the product Copyright 1993 by Miles Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a re trieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means whether electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical or manual without prior written permission from Agfa Division Miles Inc 200 Ballardvale Street Wilmington Massachusetts 01887 Disclaimer This document was prepared by Customer D
94. riage Push the inner shield all the way onto the carriage until the stops on the shield touch those on the carriage Step 8 Put the drum cover back on and secure the latches Step 9 Close the right side door and start the imagesetter 7 8 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Clear Media from Input Side Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Turn off the imagesetter Raise the top cover If your imagesetter is equipped with an on line bridge lift the bridge up and out of the way Remove the plastic light shield that covers the front of the media supply area The light shield pivots on two metal pins in the media compartment Raise the light shield There is an open slot in the light shield at the left pivot point Raise the shield so that this opening lines up with the flat sides of the metal pin Lift the left side of the light shield up and off the left pin then slide the right side off the right pin Remove the light shield that covers the rear of the media supply area Lift it straight up and out of the imagesetter Remove the light shield that covers the media path Loosen the six latches that hold the shield in place There is a handle in the center of the shield Hold the shield by the handle and slide it up toward the top of the imagesetter Lift the shield so the bottom is free then slide the shield down to free the top edge Liftthe light shield out
95. rocessor function has a minimum and a maximum setting They are Dev time Dev Fix Temp Dryer Temp Dev Fix Repl Fix STDBY Repl Dev STDBY Repl 10 60 seconds 23 43 C 30 60 C 10 999 ml 0 2000 ml 0 2000 ml B 10 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Appendix C RIP User Tools Introduction This appendix describes the RIP user tools that are designed specifi cally for use with the SelectSet Avantra imagesetter These tools come with your Agfa RIP The following topics are covered A definition of RIP user tools Guidelines for using tools Descriptions of the tools presented in charts Information about media optimization and virtual cassette opera tion two SelectSet Avantra features controlled only by RIP user tools RIP User Tools C 1 RIP User Tools Defined RIP user tools are files that contain instructions written in PostScript language They provide an alternate method for controlling your Select Set Avantra imagesetter To pass these instructions to the imagesetter you download them to your RIP For more information refer to the documentation that comes with your Agfa RIP These manuals describe procedures for downloading RIP user tools and they list other tools you can use with the SelectSet Avantra RIP Tools Match Control Panel Functions RIP user tools enable you to change parameters and perform functions that are also controlled at the imagesetter control panel F
96. rol panel Chapter 4 Media Operations Use of supply cassettes filling them with media inserting and remov ing them from the imagesetter How to insert and remove take up cas settes Chapter 5 Exposure Tests How to perform and evaluate exposure tests using the test page files that are part of the SelectSet Avantra software Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Error Messages Definitions of the different error messages that appear on the control panel screen and corrective action Accessing a remote diagnostic device Boot errors and how to recover from them Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Basic maintenance procedures for the imagesetter procedures for clearing media jams Chapter 8 Avantra 20 25 OLP Bridge Operation Overview of the Avantra 20 25 OLP setting up the imagesetter to use the on line processor how the bridge works how to bypass the bridge and how to clear media jams in the bridge xvi SelectSet Avantra User Guide Chapter 9 Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation Describes the operation of the on line media processor how to set time temperature replenishment rates and other parameters using the pro cessor off line maintenance procedures Appendix A Image Quality Information about the photographic principles used by the SelectSet Avantra family of imagesetters Appendix B Tips and Tricks Applications information to help you use the SelectSet Avantra more effectively Appendix C RIP User T
97. rt into the processor and no new job has started imaging the display will change to Job in Proces The Idle State Display may be viewed by pressing the Enter key and remains displayed for five seconds 9 4 Avantra User Guide Alarm Signals Alarm signals appear as flashing red LEDs below the display They indicate Dev Temp Incor Developer temperature too high or low Low Level Low level in the developer or fix tanks Repl Empty Low level in the replenishment containers Waste Full N A The SelectSet Avantra displays error 27 Processor Alarm Signal when any of these errors occur In this case the imagesetter finishes the cur rent job but will not image another job or advance media until you clear the processor error As soon as you correct the error the error at the imagesetter is cleared Note When you adjust the processor to clear a Dev Temp Incor alarm the imagesetter waits until the developer has been at the correct tem perature for about one minute before the error 27 message is cleared Status Signals Status signals appear as solid red LEDs below the display They indi cate Film Input Left Media is entering the processor Film Input Right Media is entering the processor Function Keys Function keys enable you to view and change parameters for the dif ferent processor operations Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation 9 5 Automatic Functions The processor
98. s Utilities and Configuration Screens p js mere ei l O SOEBEN Figure 2 2 When you start up the imagesetter the Run Screen appears Press Pause to go to the Pause Screen M Note If there is no media loaded or if there is no take up cassette in place or if the bridge for the on line processor is out of position the Pause Screen appears instead of the Run Screen when you start up the imagesetter 2 4 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Pause Cassette Setup x i 39 7 9 3 Co i mm l Ce c 3 AD E Sisrmexad qu A ia 2958 Yoa Figure 2 3 Press the square cornered buttons in the Pause Screen to access the other control panel screens Basic Control Panel Operations 2 5 Basic Controls These buttons are the basic controls in the control panel screens 9 T C mm Abort Appears in all screens In the Run Screen Abort can cels a job that is being imaged In the Pause Screen Abort cancels feed or cut functions In other screens Abort cancels the current operation and returns you to the Pause Screen Pause Puts the imagesetter in pause and returns to the Pause Screen In pause you can change parameters or per form tasks such as loading media Run Puts the imagesetter in run mode ready to image jobs and returns to the Run Screen Minus Decreases the value of numerical parameters Tog gles between selections
99. s are not bypassed Getting Acquainted 1 9 Laser Safety Instructions WARNING To avoid hazardous radiation exposure follow these instructions Do not use controls or adjustments other than those specified in this user guide Do not perform procedures other than those specified in this user guide Do not attempt to service this unit Never attempt to look at the laser beam even if the unit appears to be nonfunctioning Never remove the covers or enclosures except as instructed in this user guide Do not remove the protective covers during operation or maintenance except as instructed in this manual Never bypass the safety interlocks These covers and interlocks have warning labels located near them Re moval of covers or bypassing the interlocks may expose you to laser ra diation that is considered hazardous according to Code of Federal Reg ulations section 1040 10 1 10 SelectSet Avantra User Guide General Safety Instructions l Turn off power then unplug the imagesetter from the wall outlet be fore cleaning Use only a damp cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners 2 Do not use the imagesetter in any area near water 3 Keep all liquids off the top of the imagesetter to prevent spills Slots and openings in the enclosure provide ventilation To ensure reliable operation these openings must not be blocked Install the imagesetter at least 12 inches 31 cm away from walls
100. s point error message 4 Out of Media appears on the control panel Figure 3 13 Supply alarm Appears in both the Run and Pause screens 3 14 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Take up Alarm You specify the Take up Alarm amount in the Feed Amounts Screen When the media fed into the take up cassette exceeds this amount an alarm appears The alarm blinks and the imagesetter goes into Pause Pending it will go to Pause when the current job is finished When the Pause Screen appears feed and cut the media remove the full take up cassette and put an empty cassette in its place To override the alarm press Run The imagesetter goes to the Run Screen and begins the next job it will again go into Pause Pending and Pause at the end of this job You can also increase the Take up Alarm amount When the im agesetter is in the Pause screen press Feed Amounts change the alarm amount and continue imaging Note The maximum limit for the take up cassette is 100 feet 30 4 m Exceeding this limit can scratch the media or jam the cassette Figure 3 14 Take up alarm Appears in both the Run and Pause screens Using the Control Panel 3 15 The Cassette Setup Screen Press Pause then Cassette Setup G S9H0a4 Ha us amp jJ 299 o Select A or B 8 Cassette Number Select cassette A 1 2 3 40r 5 Media Type Choices Film F P Paper PL Plate Choices P
101. splay returns Note that the last letter has changed For example P1 DEV 35 C 35 SM M at the right means that manual mode is selected Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation 9 9 Setting On and Off Time Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Press Auto The current auto on time appears Press Preset The display reads MO FR To change the day press plus or minus Press Enter This displays the current hour setting To change the hour press plus or minus Press Enter This displays the current minute setting To change the minute setting press plus or minus Press Enter to store the changes Press Enter This displays the off setting To change the hour press plus or minus Press Enter This displays the current minute setting To change the minute setting press plus or minus Press Enter to store the changes Note If you select auto on off without setting an off time the processor defaults to 12 00 AM for the off time assuming that the system clock is set correctly 9 10 Avantra User Guide Checking the On Off Selection If you intend to use auto on off after you set the times check the con trol panel display to make sure that auto on off is active When manual on off is active the control panel display shows the letter M at the right For example P1 DEV 35 C 20 SEC M
102. stem The procedures in this chapter are provided to give you more flexibility on how you can use your equipment Avantra 20 25 OLP Processor Operation 9 1 Processor Description The Avantra 20 25 OLP processor provides rapid access processing for a wide variety of photographic materials Features Types of media paper film and plate material Adjustable time and temperature controls Handles media up to 20 inches 51 cm wide Microprocessor driven control board monitors process time tem perature replenishment chemistry level and communication with the Media Bridge Sensors monitor media continuously during processing Store up to nine different programs to ensure consistent processing of repetitive jobs Starting the Processor You can power the processor On Off manually or automatically Manual On Off Press ON OFF to start the processor Auto On Off You can program the processor to turn on and off at specified times See the section Auto On Offin this chapter 9 2 Avantra User Guide The Processor Control Panel The control panel consists of the following Display An LED display that shows status and error messages Alarm signals LED warning lights that appear below the display Status signals LED lights that appear below the display Function keys Twenty three keys used for programming the pro cessor P1 DEV35C35SM IS rea STDBY FIX TIME e e e FILM DEV FILM m INPUT
103. t av Press once and the icon ag Press again to complete Con flashes Con the feed and cut or press Abort to cancel The Output Mode that you specify in the Configuration Screen affects the Feed and Cut function Your choices for Output Mode are Take up Cassette or On line Processor When you use the on line processor Imaged media is fed past the cutter The media is cut The imagesetter ignores the Feed Cut Amount The imagesetter feeds the cut media through the bridge to the pro cessor Using the Control Panel 3 5 When you use the take up cassette Imaged media is fed past the cutter Some unexposed media is advanced The length of the unexposed media is the Feed Cut Amount specified in the Feed Amounts Screen e The media is cut 53992 Figure 3 2 The display changes to show that the media has been cut Unload When you press Unload the imagesetter 1 Checks for media in the take up cassette or imaged media in the drum 2 Executes a feed and cut if media is detected in either place 3 Rewinds the media in the drum back into the supply cassette To Unload Press once and the icon Press again to complete on flashes on unloading or press Abort to cancel 3 6 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Display Job History When you press Display Job History the imagesetter displays the names of the last five jobs that have been imaged 1 Press Pause then Displa
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105. test page to the processor Exposure Tests 5 7 Reading a Test Page To read the exposure values for each band on a test page hold the page with the reference band indent to the left and the increment value indents to the right See Figure 5 5 The imagesetter follows this pattern to select exposure settings for each band on the test page Higher exposures toward the top of the page Step 3 current exposure Step 2 current exposure Step 1 current exposure Reference band current exposure 8 x increment value 2 x increment value 1 x increment value Step 1 current exposure 1 x increment value Step 2 current exposure 2 x increment value Step 3 current exposure 3 x increment value Lower exposures toward the bottom of the page vo wae EH EE Ci ill EH EE Ci ill EH EHE EH EH EE Ci ill EHE EH EH EE ill EH EHE EN EH EE ill EHE EH EN EE Ci ill EH ERN EH EN EE Ci ill e EHE EH EH EE Ci ill E EHE EH Em Hm il EN ERE EH EN EE L EHE EH EH EE Ci ill ig EHE EH EH EE ill EHE EH EH EE ill EHE EH EH EE Ci ill EH EM EH EH me Ci ill ES EHE EH EN EE ill EH EM EH EH EE il E EB EH Figure 5 5 To read a test page hold it like this 5 8 SelectSet Avantra User Guide For example if the current exposure setting is 592 and the increment value is 10 Higher exposures Step 3 592 3 x 10 592 30 622 Step 2 592
106. ties Screen or when you send a feed command from your front end Feed and Cut Amount Media fed between most recent job and a cut Used by Feed and Cut in the Pause Screen Interpage Spacing Media fed between jobs Supply Alarm Amount When the amount of media remaining in a supply cassette is less than this amount an alarm appears Take up Alarm Amount When the amount of media fed into the take up cassette is greater than this amount an alarm appears Distance to Punches Distance from the center of the top punches to the leading edge of the image Using the Control Panel 3 23 The Utilities Screen Press Pause then Utilities Feed Switch Supplies A OS Reverse Feed Ce 3 24 SelectSet Avantra User Guide To Use Utilities Functions 1 Select a function 4 For example press cut 2 Press Accept Press once and the icon Press again to confirm or flashes press Abort to cancel Definitions Retract Punches and Nips Rollers called nip rollers and punches hold media in place Press Retract Punches and Nips to release media Use when clearing jams Cut Cuts media with no media feed Before the imagesetter makes the cut it checks to make sure that at least 6 15 3 cm has been fed past the cutter This prevents you from cutting a short piece of media that could slip between the feed rollers and cause a jam Feed Feeds the amount of media specified by Feed Amount in the Feed
107. unches disabled Head punches only Tail punches only Head amp tail punches Select Supply Su Punches Optional more 3 16 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Cassette Setup continued Media Thickness L Range Available only with FlexMedia Option 3108 mil d to 8 mi 08 10 13 15 18 or 20 mm Media Amount Range 5 0 0 to 250 0 ft 0 0 to 76 2 m Media Width ware Range Avanira 20 Avantra 25 9 75 to 14 in 9 75 to 18 in 250 to 356 mm 250 to 458 mm Exposure f Select resolution EE 1200 1800 2400 or 3600 dpi Range 0 to 1430 Test Page Select test and increment 4 Qpi s 1 5 or 10 1200 dpi 1 5 or 10 1800 dpi 1 5 or 10 2400 dpi 1 5 or 10 3600 dpi 1 5 or 10 Using the Control Panel 3 17 Exposure Settings Exposure 1 Select resolution 2 Adjust exposure 1200 1800 2400 Range 0 to 1430 or 3600 dpi 3 Accept or cancel 4 Repeat as needed Adjust exposure for other resolutions as required Run exposure tests to determine the optimum exposure setting for your work Run tests for each media type and each imaging resolution before you begin production See Chapter 5 Exposure Tests for information about running and eval uating test pages See Appendix A Image Quality for more information about exposure settings 3 18 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Cassette Parameters You can define up to five different sets of cassette p
108. use it contains more silver When you use both film and paper daily in your production environment it is recommended that you set your processor to the replenishment rate for film Under replenishment for film will not pro duce adequate working density Over replenish ment for paper does not harm the end result A 4 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Guidelines for Quality To maintain quality standards consistent processing of your medium is essential Follow these guidelines Process your photographic media and maintain your processor strictly according to the manufacturer s specifications Adjust the exposure setting to fine tune the density of your output By following these guidelines you systematically control the variables associated with developing photographic materials This leaves expo sure as the one variable to fine tune the density of your output To consistently get optimum results it is essential that you follow these guidelines Image Quality A 5 Appendix B Tips and Tricks Introduction This appendix provides a variety of information that may be helpful as you use the SelectSet Avantra Topics include Special operating sequence that the imagesetter uses when you specify plate as the imaging media Using the Switch Supplies function in the Utilities Screen Replenishment of the chemistry used by the Avantra 20 25 OLP processor Tips and Tricks B 1 Using Plate Material
109. viewing Optimum setting is a matter of personal preference Volume Changes the loudness of the control panel speaker Using the Control Panel 3 27 Image Mode Positive Right Reading Type and images exposed background unexposed Right reading with the media emulsion side up Positive Wrong Reading Type and images exposed background unexposed Right reading with the media emulsion side down Negative Right Reading Type and images unexposed background exposed Right reading with the media emulsion side up Negative Wrong Reading Type and images unexposed background exposed Right reading with the media emulsion side down 3 28 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Chapter 4 Media Operations Introduction This section describes Loading media into supply cassettes Installing loaded supply cassettes into the imagesetter Removing supply cassettes from the imagesetter Using take up cassettes Loading them into the imagesetter re moving them from the imagesetter Media Operations 4 1 Loading Media into Supply Cassettes Figure 4 1 The supply cassette O Handle 2 Bearing Gear opening Step l Remove the media roll from the cassette Place the supply cassette on a level surface Open the cassette and remove the empty media roll mi aa E pa Y d Us EX 4 ics P do J Rm p fd Cp T T T Figure 4 2 Remove the empty media roll Loosen the outer locking kno
110. when not used as RIPs Hardware RIPs are computers designed to function only as RIPs 1 8 SelectSet Avantra User Guide Safety Information This section provides safety information about the SelectSet Avantra Laser information Information about the laser device used within the imagesetter and the laser radiation that it emits Laser safety instructions Specific instructions for safe operation of this laser imagesetter General safety instructions Guidelines for safe operation of this laser imagesetter Sound level States the sound level at the operator s position and the method used to measure it Labeling A description of the different safety and warning labels that are attached to the SelectSet Avantra Laser Information The SelectSet Avantra imagesetters are classified as Class I laser de vices The maximum accessible radiation level during operation and maintenance is less than Class I limits This means that you are not exposed to any hazardous laser radiation during operation and main tenance The SelectSet Avantra complies with Code of Federal Regula tions 21CFR Subchapter J Inside SelectSet Avantra imagesetters are two Class IIIb laser products These devices emit radiation that is considered hazardous in accor dance with the Code of Federal Regulations and international stan dards You are not exposed to this level of radiation as long as protective cov ers remain in place and interlock
111. y Job History oj ma Job Number One 1 1 1 Aa Job Number Two 2 1 1 Job Number Three 3 1 1 Job Number Four 4 1 1 Job Number Five 5 1 1 2 Press Pause to return to the Pause Screen The first line shows the number of jobs currently in the display Subsequent lines show the job name then this information page copy separation This is shown in the same format used in the Run Screen This function only displays jobs that are completed Jobs that you abort at the imagesetter control panel do not appear Alimited number of spaces are available to display the name Job names that are too long are cut from the left New job names are added to the bottom of this list The oldest entry is discarded when the list exceeds five jobs This list is cleared when you shut down or reset the imagesetter Using the Control Panel 3 7 Run and Pause Status Icons This section describes status icons that appear in the Run Screen and the Pause Screen Figure 3 3 The Run Screen left and the Pause Screen right Media status supply A Media status supply B appears only with DualSupply Option Engine status Job status Media Status m T Q Figure 3 4 The media status display Media width 2 Top punch Bottom punch Media remaining Media type alignment mode imaging mode Cassette number 3 8 S
112. you close the lid If you get an Input Jam message at the processor after placing the cassette onto the adapter and observing the Film Input indicators the leader was not long enough The media reached the Input Sensors but not the rollers Remove the cassette and pull an additional 2 inches 5 1 cm of media from the cassette Clear the error by pressing the processor On Off key and re insert the media 9 20 Avantra User Guide Programming The processor can store nine different programs that control develop ing time dryer temperature and and replenishment rates Programs 1 2 and 3 are preset with the values listed below Preset Values Function Unit Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Dev time sec 30 30 40 Dev temp C 25 25 25 Fix temp C 23 23 23 Dry temp C 50 45 40 Dev repl cc m2 250 250 250 Fix repl cc m2 375 375 375 Dev stdby cc 24hr 1000 1000 1000 Fix stdby cc 24hr 1000 1000 1000 Note Programs 4 through 9 are identical to Program 3 Selecting Programs Press PROG to select a different program Each time you press PROG the next program is selected The program number appears on the left side of the control panel display You scroll through the programs in numerical order Revising Programs Any changes you make to the preset values are stored as part of the current program For example if you have selected program 2 and you change the dryer temperature the new temp

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