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Ultre 4800 User Manual

1. Remove the take up cassette see the section Removing the Mate rial in Chapter 5 Develop the exposed material in your processor Then compare the processed output with the test pattern shown on the next page Ultre 4800 Operation 6 31 6 Imagesetter Functions Mi Test Pattern For this test pattern example the following parameters have been selected LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER M5 a LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER oo a LA LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER p M M M1 LTC RECORDER RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER O M LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER LTC RECORDER m resolution 1693 dpi 666 pixels cm m imaging mode right reading positive These parameters appear in the default messages 1 and 2 Default message 1 Press the Return key to show the default message 2 with the current parameters for resolution density and material width
2. 3 4 Material Backfeed Key 3 4 Stop Key EN Oe Gk ae eee et dns 3 5 Service Key rames Ge Savion Goa bees HERE eA pea Gees 3 5 Light Emiting Diode LED 3 5 Rese l K6y5 2o Udo ies at Se ed ne Rae hae e 3 6 On Off S Witch 4448 eed roux bead Pood pita Hee piky 3 6 Control Panel 3 7 R SOIM ONE ED Ean Sie maan a a Da rate 3 8 I 5 a Don a lt EA 3 8 Imaging Mode 3 8 Material Definition 3 9 X Y Coordinates 3 9 INTERFACE cu noe fin asar rondar ts da a 3 9 Scroll Backward 3 9 Delete Last Character 3 10 Delete Last Message 3 10 SET ce ee 3 10 Material Advance 3 10 pil psa ped gerd aoe ad eck Ge Reed da ee ee Roe dite 3 10 Cuts i d haa cache Re Re ande dubi esca RSs nace haces 3 10 uem 3 11 TEST 23 5 She di ds taco tes de Bad de ded tede ede idus 3 11 Ultre 4800 Operation 3 1 3 Controls MEM Ot tt ic Be a ee 3 11 STARTS RM rage a a to A ates ed ae SO 3 11 SMO Ree gst re ates deere tes BGR oh in tn dc 3 11 Scroll FOWA cues outa piments isc iaa 3 12 SPACE Let ec ia de S uet MS alice datas Mate 3 12 SAVE ununi rod Limit ise na bine gei 3 12 RECUA soos s eee
3. 6 11 MISC Miscellaneous Functions 6 13 Manual Advance 6 20 Material Cut 6 21 INTERFACE Interface Setting 6 23 TEST Test Functions 6 24 Messages iso n ed ee em Doo eee eae 7 1 General Messages and Error Messages 7 3 Technical Data 8 1 Index XII Version May 1997 Introduction Scope of Application 1 2 Performance si uns ET eked cube oreo bn PEU ade 1 2 Imaging Process 1 3 Area Imagesetter 1 3 The Laser cs sr ae a ada bee ee ng 1 4 Polygon Mirror 1 4 PostScripERIP sion uae ras Feed hated rentes 1 4 Output Quality i3 crue Pes Pee eR Rx ewe ens 1 4 Ultre 4800 Operation 1 1 Introduction 1 MW Scope of Application The Ultre 4800 laser imagesetter is designed for use as an output device in conjunction with the UltreRIP to output high quality jobs Hi Performance The resolutions shown in the following list are available for this imagesetter type Available resolutions vertical and horizontal directions 1333 Pixel cm 3387 dpi 1000 Pixel cm 2540dpi 800 Pixel cm 2032 dpi 666 Pixel cm 1693 dpi 500 Pixel cm 1270dpi 400 Pixel cm
4. 5 14 Version May 1997 Material Handling 5 21 Wait until the following message appears 22 23 Gees cons poms Jj Material loading is complete The material advances and is automatically cut Remove and discard the cut off material strip from the take up cassette compartment Close the top cover of the supply cassette compartment Check the defined material parameters for example the material counter material width material thickness see the section FILM DEF Material Definition or the section MEMO Store Material Parameters in Chapter 6 EM Correcting the Material Feed If during the material feed you realize the material is not fed in evenly but is buckled you may stop the feed sequence by pressing the STOP key function key Start a material backfeed by pressing the Material Backfeed key The message FILM UNLOADING appears When the message FILM UNLOAD DONE appears the backfeed is complete Then you can repeat the loading procedure Ultre 4800 Operation 5 15 5 Material Handling I inserting the Take Up Cassette After the material is loaded the next step is to insert an empty take up cassette to hold exposed jobs Lift the cover of the take up cassette compartment until it catches in the open position 2 Tilt the cassette slightly upwards and slide it onto the guiding rails 3 Pull the cassette home until it clicks into the holders on both sides
5. Ultre 4800 Operation 3 17 Switching On Off Switching On Switching Off Ultre 4800 Operation Switching On Off 4 MW Switching On Check the connection at the rear of the Ultre 4800 Be sure all connections between front ends and the imagesetter are correct Switch on the imagesetter by pressing the on off switch After first flashing briefly the LED remains steadily lit The control panel displays the message shown below It indicates the abbreviated model name LTC 560 model version R recorder the software version and revision of your laser imagesetter Example Linotronic Recorder Version Revision The Ultre 4800 then performs the initialization During the initial ization the following messages are displayed on the control panel 7 JB Ultre 4800 Operation 4 Switching On Off Note Under special circumstances you may receive an additional message INIT RECORDER 4 This message indicates that the cut ting knife did not move to its end position for some reason for ex ample because of a power failure The knife will then proceed to its end position The imagesetter initialization process has been completed without errors The Ultre 4800 is idle and ready for operation The control panel shows the default
6. 6 24 Outputting a TestBar 6 25 Outputting the Density Test ob 6 26 Determining the Density 6 29 Density Graph 6 29 Ultre 4800 Function Test 6 31 Test Pattern see eee Pe ee de ea ER ER A es Ps 6 33 Ultre 4800 Operation 6 1 6 Imagesetter Functions M Starting the Output Before you start imaging be sure that the following conditions are met m the imagesetter has been switched on m the system initialization has been successfully completed m the parameters required for output in LI 5 mode have been defined Refer to Interface Setting in this chapter m the imagesetter is idle and ready to receive data B LI5 Mode For the Ll 5 mode the Ultre 4800 is controlled by UltreRIP You start imaging from a front end via the UltreRIP In this mode the operating mode field of the Ultre 4800 shows the character L along with the symbol for active processing x instead of the L that indicates the Ultre 4800 being idle The example below illustrates this procedure as follows The imagesetter is idle Leo 55 j You start the output from your front end The following message appears Lecce B 6 2 Version May 1997 Imagesetter Functions 6 After a few seconds default message 1 appears 5 j i Note While the imagesetting process is active you ca
7. The control panel consists of a 20 digit display and a keypad with 18 keys Some keys have a second function activated by pressing the Shift key before pressing the key In addition several keys are labeled O to 9 and a decimal point on the START STOP key When ever a menu function requires entry of a number value these keys act as the numeric keypad allowing you to enter the values as needed I M enicalmjcym mim allele The following list gives only a brief description of the functions of the keys For a detailed description see Chapter 6 Imagesetter Functions Ultre 4800 Operation 3 7 3 Controls Mi Resolution Use this key to select the resolution Note The primary means of controlling imagesetter resolution is done via UltreRip The UltreRip will override any resolution set from the Ultre 4800 control panel Mi Density Use this key to define the density Note The primary mean of controlling imagesetter density is done via UltreRip The UltreRip will override any density set from the Ultre 4800 control panel Mi Imaging Mode Use this key to select the imaging mode The various modes are indi cated as follows Refer to the UltreRip User Manual for more detailed information regarding imaging mode F right reading positive right reading negative 1 wrong reading mirror print positive wrong reading mirror print negative 3 8 Version May 1997 Controls 3 M Ma
8. 2 7 Version May 1997 Installation 2 EM Connecting the Cables Connect the Ultre 4800 to the RIP as follows 1 Connect the power cord at the rear of the Ultre 4800 Plug the power cord into the power socket 2 Connecting the LI 2 and LI 5 cables Connect the LI 2 and LI 5 cables to the UltreRIP and the Ultre 4800 Attention For safety reasons connect the cables with the power A switched off Connect the power cords of the UltreRIP and Ultre 4800 before connecting the data cables BN Installing the Printer Interface Card Install the PCI Interface card as follows Before installing an interface card into the host platform check A your machine s warranty and follow any instructions it contains to ensure that you do not invalidate it 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cable at least 15 minutes before installing the card This allows it to cool down and any static to dissipate Then install the printer interface card following the instructions that are supplied with it and making sure that you follow normal procedures for handling static sensitive devices 2 The Ultre 4800 is driven with the UltreRip along with a Highwater LI2 LI5 interface card The PCI interface card requires no set up prior to installation Ultre 4800 Operation 2 8 Controls Ultre 4800 Front View 3 3 Function Keys 3 4 Material Feed Key
9. Kr E erp TEST 2 Press the SPACE key The following message appears AAA A AAA SPACE 3 Pressthe START key to start the density job The following message appears START The density test job consists of a series of test bars beginning with a density of 790 This value decreases from test bar to test bar down to the minimum value 030 in the following decremental steps 790 760 730 690 130 090 060 030 a f gt lt m a E Ultre 4800 Operation 6 25 6 Imagesetter Functions During the exposure of each test bar the display shows the value for the test bar just exposed for example 790 When the density test job has been fully exposed the following mes sage appears Depending on how long the laser has been in operation the lower bars may disappear In this case the density test job will be finished with one of two messages msn Jj do es TT or However you can ignore these messages gt gt 6 26 Version May 1997 Imagesetter Functions 6 Output example of a density job 790 760 730 690 660 160 130 090 060 030 These numbers do not appear on the output They are for reference only Ultre 4800 Operation 6 27 6 Imagesetter Functions Mi Determining the Density U
10. Remove the take up cassette SPINNER gt TIMEOUT Contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor SYSTEM ERROR The messages that start with SYSTEM ERROR indicate a system error Contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor Ultre 4800 Operation 7 11 7 Messages TAKE UP CASS FULL The take up cassette is full Remove the take up cassette Develop the exposed material TAKO ACTIVE If this error message appears you can continue to work Ask your local Customer Support Department or distributor to fix the prob lem at the next regular maintenance inspection TEST IMAGING Imagesetter test imaging has been started TEST IMAGING DONE Imagesetter test imaging has been completed USER STOPPED An active imagesetter process has been stopped by pressing the SHIFT key and then the STOP key on the operating panel WARNING gt DENSITY The defined density is too low Contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor 7 12 Version May 1997 Messages 7 WARNING END OF FILM Warning for material end The material end will be reached soon The exposure still continues when this message is displayed If this message appears finish exposing your document as soon as possible Then insert new material WARNING FILM DRIVE The COLOR SEP MODE function cannot be performed see the section MISC Miscellaneous Functions in Chapter 6 If this error mes
11. Close the cover of the take up cassette compartment 5 16 Version May 1997 Material Handling 5 M Removing the Material The standard take up cassette supplied with the Ultre 4800 image setter is for maximum 30 m 98 feet of exposed photographic mate rial depending on the type of material However you must remove the take up cassette when it is full or when you have reached the end of your material B Removing the Material After Exposure Press the Cut key or enter the corresponding command from your front end The the following message appears 0 BJ The exposed material is fed into the take up cassette and is then cut When the cut is completed the following message appears Gece bows j Open the top cover of the take up cassette compartment after the above two messages have appeared Ultre 4800 Operation 5 17 5 Material Handling 3 Press the two levers located on the right and left of the cassette to release it 4 Remove the full cassette 5 Insert an empty take up cassette see the section Loading the Material earlier in this Chapter 5 18 Version May 1997 Material Handling 5 BS Removing the Material Under Special Conditions Full Take Up Cassette The following message appears ORCOS This message appears when the maximum capacity of the take up cassette is exceeded during the processing of a job or before
12. Ill o o o 6 32 Version May 1997 Messages General Messages and Error Messages 7 3 Plain Text Messages 7 3 Ultre 4800 Operation 7 1 Messages 7 M General Messages and Error Messages The messages error messages and error situations described below can occur during the operation of the Ultre 4800 Note In the explanatory notes to the error messages you are some times requested to contact the support service In this case call your local Customer Support Department or distributor EM Plain Text Messages The following plain text messages can appear on the display of the Ultre 4800 operating panel The messages are listed in alphabetical order m ABORT FILM LOAD Material loading aborted No material has been inserted or the material has not been caught by the material feed mechanism Repeat loading the material m ADJUST FILM Requesting you to adjust the material Pull the right hand red lever on the material feed mechanism Adjust material Push the red lever m ALREADY FILM Information The material has already been loaded Ultre 4800 Operation 7 3 7 Messages CHANGE TAKE UP CASS Change take up cassette The take up cassette was not removed after the material was cut Remove the take up cassette Develop the material Insert an empty take up cassette CHECK CUTTER POS Cutting knife not in its end posi
13. Material Handling 5 M Changing the Material Hi Changing the Supply Cassette You may need to change the photomaterial during the production process if another type of material has been loaded previously Cut the material and remove the take up cassette If you do not remove the cassette the control panel shows the message REMOVE TAKEUP CASS after the cut is complete Before the supply cassette can be removed the material in the feed mechanism must be returned into the supply cassette To do so press the Material Backfeed key on the front panel When the feed mechanism has released the end of the material the supply cassette can be removed Insert the new cassette and feed the material as described in the section Loading Material If material with a different width has been inserted the material width has to be adjusted accordingly see the section FILM DEF Material Definitions in Chapter 6 Hi Changing the Material in the Supply Cassette You can insert another material into a supply cassette by removing the existing photomaterial Do this in a dark room in complete darkness or with green light Placethe supply cassette in front of you with the material exit facing away from you Press the locking pegs to loosen the cover of the supply cassette Ultre 4800 Operation 5 21 5 Material Handling 3 Remove the cover and shaft with the material roll Opened supply cassette with the in serted
14. Ultre 4800 User Manual Operation ULTRE a division in the Heidelberg group Bl Notes on Technical Safety This device must be installed by authorized service personnel only The installation must be performed in compliance with the recommended ambient conditions The power socket of the device and also the wall socket used in conjunction with the device must be readily accessible This is to ensure easy removal of the power cord from the wall socket for example in the event of an emergency Caution Unauthorized opening and improper repairs of the device may expose the user to serious danger All service and maintenance work must be done by trained and authorized service personnel only The respective safety rules must be observed at all times Failure to comply with the safety rules may result in loss of insurance claims Ultre 4800 Operation Notes on Technical Safety M Laser Safety BN Standards and Regulations The Ultre 4800 laser imagesetter is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U S Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968 As such this unit complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter J In addition this product meets the requirements of EN60825 This means that this laser imagesetter does not emit hazardous laser radiation Since radiation emitted inside the laser imagesetter is
15. Measure 6 30 MEMO key 3 11 6 7 Messages error 8 3 pp general 8 3 pp MISC key 3 11 6 32 Negative output right reading 6 17 Negative output wrong reading 6 18 OLP connection 2 5 On line processor 7 1 pp On off switch 3 4 3 6 Operating mode 3 13 3 14 Output format 9 3 Output mode 6 36 Output starting the 6 3 Output position parameters 6 27 Ultre 4800 Operation Index P Panel mode 3 13 3 14 6 5 Photomaterial 5 23 9 3 Polygon mirror 1 6 Positive output right reading 6 17 Positive output wrong reading 6 18 R Required space 2 3 Reset keys 3 6 Repeatability maximum 9 5 typical 9 5 Resolution 1 3 6 11 9 4 selecting 6 11 Return key 3 12 RIP 1 6 S SAVE key 3 12 SHIFT key 3 10 SHIFT STOP 3 11 SOUND ON OFF Audible signals 6 34 SPACE key 3 12 Spot size 9 4 Stop key function key 3 2 START key 3 11 STOP START key 3 11 Supply cassette 5 3 Service key 3 5 Switching off 4 4 Switching on 4 3 Switching on off 4 1 pp T Take up cassette 5 7 Test bar outputting a 6 46 TEST key 3 11 6 46 U Units of measure 6 39 W Warning for material end 6 23 x X Y coordinates defining 6 27 Version May 1997 Index Date Part No ECO Desc App d 6 20 97 4800 0M 1877 Initial Release MH Ultre 4800 Operation
16. 3387dpi 1000 Pixel cm 2540dpi 800 Pixel cm 2032 dpi 666 Pixel cm 1693 dpi 500 Pixel cm 1270dpi 400 Pixel cm 1016dpi 333 Pixel cm 846 dpi The resolution steps marked with an can only be used in Ll 2 asynchronous mode with a 16 MHz clock Ultre 4800 Operation 6 5 6 Imagesetter Functions M Density Under normal conditions the density of the Ultre 4800 imagesetter is under the control of the UltreRip Page Setup dialog box This UltreRip density setting will override any setting programmed from the Ultre 4800 control panel Refer to the UltreRip User Manual for more detailed information For imagesetter diagnostics refer to pages 6 7 6 8 and 6 24 in this section Note The density of the photographic material depends not only on the light intensity but also on the sensitivity of the material on the processor and on the chemicals used for developing To determine the most suitable value you must perform a series of test exposures see the section TEST Test Functions later in this chapter and the UltreRip User Manual If you decide to use the photographic mate rial of a different manufacturer you must perform the test exposures again to determine the density for the new material 6 6 Version May 1997 DEF 4 4 5 XiY XY q o SAVE SHIFT SPACE Imagesetter Functions 6 The following example shows how to define the density for a spe cific material at a specific resolution from the control pane
17. a job is processed Cut the material and remove the take up cassette End of Material A warning message appears when a predetermined distance from the end of the material is reached provided you entered a value in the FILM DEF menu See also the section FILM DEF Material Definition in Chapter 6 loro eo or When the physical end of material is reached the following mes sage appears o jJ In this case you can remove the take up cassette immediately Ultre 4800 Operation 5 19 5 Material Handling Hi Opening the Take Up Cassette If the material has not fed in correctly or if it is buckled you have to open the take up cassette Press the Material Advance key When the material feed is terminated press the Cut key Lift the cover of the take up cassette compartment until it catches in the open position Remove the take up cassette 5 To open the take up cassette release the cassette fasteners by lifting them upwards and sliding them outwards over the cover lids 6 Remove the top cover of the cassette 7 Remove the spring pin located in the center Now you can remove the creased material 8 Reinstall the spring pin in the cassette and close the cassette again 9 Push the take up cassette back into its guide rails and close the cover of the take up cassette compartment 5 20 Version May 1997
18. ds dub vete dis e dec geste e eds 3 12 Display ex HALLS ERR eee GH RSA Ae 3 13 Default Message 1 3 13 Display Default Message 1 Active Process 3 15 Default Message 2 3 17 3 2 Version May 1997 Controls i iew 800 Front V B Ultre 4 T HA EN HH HA ML 3 3 Ultre 4800 Operation 3 Controls E Function Keys Material Service backfeed Material Reset LED Power feed switch Mi Material Feed Key Use this key to load new photographic material Press the key to feed material from the supply cassette into the take up cassette The material is cut automatically Mi Material Backfeed Key Press this key to reverse the material feed The material is fed back from the take up cassette compartment into the supply cassette compartment You must use this key m if the photomaterial is to be changed or m when the new material has not been fed in correctly in which case you must reload it 3 4 Version May 1997 STOP Controls 3 IN Stop Key Press this key to stop the feed of material immediately before it stops automatically M Service Key This key should only be used to start a service diagnosis program m either by an authorized Service Technician on site m or by the user through remote operating instructions given by an authorized Service Technician It is activa
19. enter the value 850 for example there will be no further change of density Ultre 4800 Operation 6 29 6 TEST ES E gt lt m SPACE SPACE E gt lt mi START a E Imagesetter Functions I Ultre 4800 Function Test The TEST key can also be used to test the functions of the Ultre 4800 You can run the test any time without special preparations 1 Press the TEST key The following message appears rH Er rh 2 Press the SPACE key The following message appears Er ee Er 3 Press the SPACE key again The following message appears GEE esp cnn 4 Press the START key This starts a function test for the Ultre 4800 imagesetter When the test job is run all defined parameters are taken into account These include the resolution the density the imaging modes positive negative right reading wrong reading the parameters defined in the FILM DEF Material Definitions menu the advance between jobs defined in the MISC Miscellaneous Functions menu Version May 1997 Imagesetter Functions 6 The following message appears on the display b o CR After a few seconds default message 1 appears again indicating that imaging is in progress i D When the test has been completed the following message appears A few seconds later the default message 1 reappears loo j
20. in order to transport the material This Note The Ultre 4800 requires a margin of 2 5 mm 0 1in on both area is not available for exposure Ultre 4800 Operation 6 11 6 1 MISC Imagesetter Functions EH MISC Miscellaneous Functions The following parameters can be defined in the MISC Miscella neous Functions menu m audible signals on off SOUND ON OFF m material advance before a job and or between jobs m output mode B W MODE or COLOUR SEP MODE m automatic or manual cut choice with on line processor only m measuring units metric or inches The entries for the various functions are described on the following pages The MISC Miscellaneous Functions menu is accessed by using the MISC key When you first press the MISC key the control panel shows the default message for the audible signal setting that is usually SOUND ON Whenever you subsequently press the Return key you toggle to the next function in the MISC Miscellaneous Functions menu A question mark in the display means you can enter a numeric value by using the corresponding keys The SPACE key symbol _ indicates that you can toggle between multiple settings by using the SPACE key To exit the menu and to save any changes made to the settings in the menu press the SHIFT key and then the SAVE key To keep the original settings press the SHIFT key and then the STOP key Any changes made to the settings in the menu will be ign
21. is con nected A forced cut is performed if the maximum galley length is exceeded OLP NOT OPERABLE This message can only appear if an on line processor is con nected The connection between the imagesetter and the on line processor was interrupted Check the cable connections If necessary contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor OLP NOT READY This message can only appear if an on line processor is con nected The on line processor is not ready to process the photo material Check the on line processor for any errors If necessary contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor PROCESS ACTIVE A process is active Starting another process or changing any parameters is not possible 7 10 Version May 1997 Messages 8 Press the Return key and stop the current activity by pressing the SHIFT key and then the STOP key or wait for the completion of the active process You can then continue to work with the image setter as usual PROCESS ERROR The messages that start with PROCESS ERROR indicate a mal function of the imagesetter Contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor RANGE OVERFLOW Current entry too high or too low Reduce or increase the entered value RECORDER gt TIMEOUT Contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor RECORDER gt NO SOL Contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor REMOVE TAKE UP CASS
22. key on the control panel of the imagesetter The method is described below Pressing the TEST key accesses a menu from which the following test functions can be started m Output a test bar to determine the current density The density corresponds to the value defined for the selected resolution m Output the density job The density job shows all light intensity steps available for the Ultre 4800 m Test the Ultre 4800 imagesetter itself Ultre 4800 Operation 6 23 6 8 TEST STOP START Imagesetter Functions EM Outputting a Test Bar To output a test bar Press the TEST key The following message appears Press the START key to start the imaging of the test bar The follow ing message appears The Ultre 4800 is now exposing the test bar While this occurs default message 1 remains displayed D When the test bar job has been fully exposed the following message appears An example of an exposed and developed test bar is shown below 6 24 Version May 1997 Imagesetter Functions 6 Measure and read the current density of your test bar using a den sitometer In the Density menu see the section Density earlier in this chapter enter the light intensity value that corresponds to the measured density of the test bar IN Outputting the Density Test J ob 1 Press the TEST key The following message appears
23. key to terminate a message A system default message ap pears in the display In menu mode press the Return key to step through the menu or terminate and confirm an entry 3 12 Version May 1997 Controls 3 M Display The characters and signs that appear in the panel display are described in the examples titled Default message 1 and Default mes sage 2 below The first default message 1 is always displayed while the imagesetter is idle Mi Default Message 1 Operating Code for selected supply mode cassette MEMO D Operating Mode This character indicates the operating mode of the Ultre 4800 laser imagesetter m LI 5 Mode LI 5 Mode LI 5 mode is the normal operating mode of the Ultre 4800 when operated in connection with UltreRIP The Ultre 4800 is connected to the system unit and front end system via UltreRIP using the LI 5 and LI 2 interfaces In LI 5 mode the required output parameters are entered on the front end The character L means that the Ultre 4800 is idle in LI 5 mode Ultre 4800 Operation 3 13 3 Controls The reverse video character L appears in the operating mode field when a process is active in LI 5 mode If this character is displayed one or more of the following processes are active m material advance or cut for example during material load ing m material advance or cut during normal imaging or test im aging m imaging process is runnin
24. message 1 B Eoo oo M Switching Off To switch off the Ultre 4800 press the on off switch of the Ultre 4800 4 3 Version May 1997 Material Handling Supply Cassette Compartment 5 3 Supply Cassette Compartment with Protective Cover Installed 5 3 Supply Cassette Compartment with Protective CoverRemoved 5 4 Supply Cassette in Compartment Tilted 5 5 Opened Supply Cassette 5 6 Cassette Shaft and Flanged Wheels 5 6 Take Up Cassette Compartment 5 7 Take Up Cassette Compartment with Cassette 5 7 Detail of Take Up Cassette 5 8 Loading the Material 5 9 Correcting the Material Feed 5 15 Inserting the Take Up Cassette 5 16 Removing the Material 5 17 Removing the Material After Exposure 5 17 Removing the Material Under Special Conditions 5 19 Opening the Take Up Cassette 5 20 Changing the Material 5 21 Changing the Supply Cassette 5 21 Changing the Material in the Supply Cassette 5 21 Ultre 4800 Operation 5 1 Material Handling 5 M Supply Cassette Compartment Hi S
25. rotates at high speed around its own axis This rotation is so precise that the imagesetter output has an accuracy better than 10 100 um Ml PostScript RIP The conversion of the image data is computed by the Raster Image Processor RIP To visualize this imagine a grid positioned over the page with each grid square representing a pixel to be exposed The number of dots per inch dpi or pixels per centimeter pixel cm is determined by the selected resolution B Output Quality The Ultre 4800 offers different resolutions The output speed depends on the selected resolution and on the complexity of the image data analyzed by the RIP Ultre 4800 Operation 1 4 Installation Location Required Space Connections Power Connection Changing the Fuse Cables and Connectors Ultre 4800 UltreRIP Connecting the Cables NONNNNNNN N ZN I 0 Y Y OF gt Qu NN N Ultre 4800 Operation Installation 2 M Location The Ultre 4800 laser imagesetter is mounted on wheels for easy movement When the imagesetter has been moved to its operating location lock the wheels and ensure that the imagesetter is level Mi Required Space Position th
26. to 5mm 0 12 in 1 Press the Return key The following message appears o Il No advance between jobs You can enter a numeric value using the keys marked 0 9 and the decimal point Entries can range from 0mm to 500 mm 0 in to 20 in 6 14 Version May 1997 DEF Imagesetter Functions 6 2 To change the advance to 5mm 0 12 in enter 5 The following message appears To exit the menu save the changes by pressing the SHIFT key and then the SAVE key To exit the menu without saving the changes press the SHIFT key and then the STOP key If you want to continue with the menu settings press the Return key to access the next function B Output Mode You can choose between the following output modes m black and white mode B W MODE m color separation mode COLOUR SEP MODE B W MODE Black and white mode is the standard output mode of the Ultre 4800 You can use the black and white mode for normal typesetting or imagesetting work such as text graphics jobbing work Ultre 4800 Operation 6 15 6 SAVE SPACE Imagesetter Functions COLOUR SEP MODE Color separation mode is only used for multiple exposures that must precisely align with one upon the other for example color separations The following example shows how to change the output mode Press the Return key The following message appears G
27. units of measure are displayed in default message 1 Default message 1 metric units lo Reep Default message 1 units in feet and inches i D After making all changes exit the menu either by pressing the SHIFT key and then the SAVE key the changes are saved or by pressing the SHIFT key and then the STOP key the changes are not saved This completes your work in the MISC Miscellaneous Functions menu 6 18 Version May 1997 DEF L DEF 5 Imagesetter Functions 6 MH Material Advance The material advance of the Ultre 4800 imagesetter is under the control of a pull down menu in the UltreRip and allows advances of one three and six inches In addition the UltreRip Media Manager dialog box provides further flexibility in controlling material advances Refer to the UltreRip User Manual for more detailed information A second method described below is to use the material advance key on the control panel of the imagesetter Press this key to advance the material The Material Advance key is also used to define the distance that the material advances when ever the key is pressed The following example shows how to set the material advance to 200 mm 7 87 in Pressthe Shift key and then the Material Advance key The current value for the material advance appears A You can enter a numeric value using the keys marked 0 9 and the dec
28. 1016dpi 333 Pixel cm 846 dpi The resolution steps marked with an can only be used in Ll 2 asynchronous mode with a 16 MHz clock Ultre 4800 Operation 1 2 1 Introduction M imaging Process The Ultre 4800 controls the processing of images using the following features m a laser light source m a polygon mirror m araster image processor RIP EM Area Imagesetter The Ultre 4800 is an area imagesetter The recorder beam does not expose the composition work character by character but instead moves in horizontal scan lines across the entire width of the material This recording procedure requires the image data to be converted into picture elements pixels before imaging begins 1 3 Version May 1997 Introduction 1 Hi The Laser The light source of the Ultre 4800 is a helium neon laser A laser light source sends out highly amplified and concentrated monochrome light waves modulated by the pixel information from the RIP Output of extremely sharp contour with high density is therefore achieved within a short processing time The Ultre 4800 laser imagesetter is classified according to standards of safety class 1 Registration and an assigned laser safety representative are therefore not required Hi Polygon Mirror A mirror with six surfaces called the polygon mirror controls the laser beam and directs it onto the photomaterial The polygon mirror
29. 15V ab E UN M a Attention The power supply will fail if a mains voltage of 230 V is applied to a Ultre 4800 imagesetter that is set to 115V and vice versa does not disconnect the power supply from the mains supply To dis connect the Ultre 4800 from the mains supply remove the power cord first The mains outlet must be easily accessible and must be located near the Ultre 4800 imagesetter d Note Switching off the Ultre 4800 imagesetter from the front panel Ultre 4800 Operation 2 4 2 Installation In some countries for example Great Britain the power cord is supplied without a plug In this case connect the wires to the plug terminals before connecting the power cord to the power supply The power cord wires are colored as follows Green and Yellow Earthed Blue Neutral Brown Live Follow this procedure only if your power cord is not supplied with a plug Connect the green and yellow wire to the plug terminal marked E or marked with the earth symbol Connect the blue wire to the plug terminal marked N Connect the brown wire to the plug terminal marked L Note The 115 volt version of the Ultre 4800 is supplied with a UL CSA approved power cord and plug connector on the power side The power cord and plug connector meet the American and Canadian standards for such cables and connectors The 230 volt version of the Ultre 4800 imagesetter is supplied with a power
30. 3 13 3 14 Color separation mode COLOR SEP MODE 6 36 Connections 2 4 Control panel 3 7 Cut key 3 10 Cutting OLP manual or automatic 6 38 D Default message 1 3 13 3 15 Default message 2 3 17 DEF key 3 10 DEL key 3 10 Density graph 6 51 Density key 3 8 Density test job outputting the 6 47 Density 3 17 6 13 determining the 6 50 setting the 6 13 Direction setting material counter 6 21 E Error messages 8 3 pp F FILM DEF Material definitions 6 19 FILM DEF key Material definition key 3 9 Function keys 3 4 pp Fuse changing 2 7 l Imaging mode 3 15 setting 6 16 Imaging mode key 3 8 Imaging process 1 5 INTERFACE key 3 9 Interface settings 6 44 L Laser the 1 6 Left margin 6 29 LI 2 cable 2 8 LI 2 interface 2 4 6 44 LI 2 interface settings 6 44 LI 5 cable 2 8 Index LI 5 interface 2 5 6 44 LI 5 interface settings 6 44 LI 5 mode 6 3 Light emitting diode LED 3 5 Light source 9 3 Ultre 4800 function test 6 52 Loading the material 5 9 Location 2 3 Manual advance 6 41 Material advance key 3 10 Material backfeed key 3 4 Material changing the 5 21 Material counter 3 16 6 21 6 22 Material cut 6 42 Material definitions FILM DEF 6 19 pp Material definition key FILM DEF key 3 9 Material end warning for 6 23 Material feed key 3 4 5 12 5 15 Material handling 5 1 pp Material lengths 9 4 Material parameters 6 7 Material removing the 5 17 Material thickness 6 25 Material width 3 17 6 24 9 3
31. When incremental counting is selected the display shows the length of the material already used Note If question marks m appear in the display instead of figures an error occurred when the parameters were saved If this happens it is not necessary to stop the current activity Return Key When default message 1 is displayed press the Return key to switch to default message 2 Default message 2 is displayed momentarily and automatically returns to default message 1 When default message 2 is displayed press the Return key to imme diately redisplay default message 1 3 16 Version May 1997 Controls 3 Mi Default Message 2 D ow e o ES ul tal mm o D Resolution Density Material width Resolution The symbol and the figure indicate the selected resolution 500 pixels per centimeter 1270 dots per inch During operation UltreRip will set the resolution and will override the value set through the panel see the section Resolution in Chapter 6 Density The density character and the figure show the predefined density corresponding to the resolution In the above example the value 450 has been selected for the resolution of 500 pixels cm 1270 dpi During operation UltreRip will set the density and will override the value set through the panel see the section Density in Chapter 6 M aterial Width The width of the photographic material is shown here
32. aintenance VI Version May 1997 Notes on Technical Safety One can assume that the equipment you are going to connect complies with radio interference suppression regulations if it is marked with the conformity mark of the European Union CE and all instructions regarding installation operation and maintenance are followed Safety Information This device meets the safety regulations for information technology equipment including electrical office equipment As such it meets the European low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC It also complies with the EEC Directive 89 336 EEC concerning electromagnetic compatibility for residential commercial and light industry Electrical Mechanical Safety EN 60950 Europe UL 1950 USA CSA C22 2 No 950 Canada Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A USA DOC Radio Act SOR 88 475 Class A Canada Directive 89 336 EEC Europe EN 55022 Class B EN50081 1 Ultre 4800 Operation Vil Notes on Technical Safety Electromagnetic Interference EN50082 1 1993 IEC 801 3 EN50082 2 1994 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 5 ENV50140 ENV50141 ENV50204 Conformity Marks And Approvals CE Europe UL USA CSA Canada VIII Version May 1997 Notes on Technical Safety CE Conformity Declaration Ultre a Division in the Heidelberg group CE Declaration of Conformity according to Council Directives 73 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC on the approximation o
33. al exit slot facing upwards Pull some more of the material out of the cassette and place it at the material width markers of the cassette and the material feed slot Use both hands in order to pull the material evenly Ultre 4800 Operation 5 11 5 Material Handling j 12 Press the Material Feed key function key The control panel Film displays the following messages o Jj 90 jJ 13 Slidethe material into the feed slot until it is caught by the material feed mechanism 5 12 Version May 1997 Material Handling 5 14 Turn the cassette to its home position while the material is load ing Do not rush Let the tension created by the material feed rollers guide you This is to correct material that may have loaded unevenly Ultre 4800 Operation 5 13 5 Material Handling 16 To release the capstans for adjusting the material pull the red lever on the right to the left 17 Tighten the material in the take up cassette compartment Be sure the material is unbuckled and fed from the supply cassette evenly on both sides 18 Reset the red lever An audible click indicates that the lever is in position to lock the capstans again 19 Install the light protective cover over the supply cassette 20 Press the Material Feed key again The following message appears Fim cons
34. completely confined within protective housings and external covers the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation or maintenance Mi Service None of the parts within the protective housing require servicing by the user Any servicing only must be done by factory trained service technicians authorized by Ultre Division of the Heidelberg Group Caution Do not remove the cover or housing of the imagesetter Otherwise there is a risk that you will be exposed to invisible laser radiation or injured by an electrical shock Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Version May 1997 Bottom of the take up cassette compartment protective cover of the optical assembly Bottom of the take up cassette compartment protective cover of the optical assembly Bottom of the take up cassette compartment protective cover of the optical assembly Rear panel of the imagesetter Location of Laser Safety Labels LASERSTRAHLUNG NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN LASER KLASSE 3B NACH IEC 825 Notes on Technical Safety VORSICHT LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN CAUTION LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ACCORDING TO IEC 825 Ultre 4800 Operation Notes on Technical Safety BH Radio I
35. cord and plug connector that meet the respective German and some European standards for such cables and connectors 2 5 Version May 1997 Installation 2 EM Changing the Fuse There is a separate power fuse compartment with a hinged cover located beneath the contact pins of the power connection The power connection is located at the rear of the imagesetter To change the fuse 1 Disconnect the power cord 2 Open the power fuse cover Insert a screwdriver or similar instru ment between the cover and the compartment body and gently push the cover outwards I l 1 E 3 If necessary replace the fuse with a fuse of the same type and rat ing only 4 Close the fuse compartment Ultre 4800 Operation 2 6 2 Installation HM Cables and Connectors The cables and connectors necessary to connect a Ultre 4800 laser imagesetter with the UltreRIP are listed below Note F C C Regulation subpart B of part 15 requires the use of shielded type interface cable EM Ultre 4800 UltreR IP To connect the Ultre 4800 to the UltreRIP use the following cables Ultre Part Number 2356 01 m 25 pin D connector to 25 pin D connector for connection to the LI2 interface m 25 pin D connector to 8 pin DIN connector for connection to LI5 Interface m power cord with the corresponding connectors
36. dhesive tape prevents the material from unreeling off the roll Loosen the left flanged wheel with your left hand with the right flanged wheel in your right hand and pull it off the shaft Slide the material roll onto the shaft and push it over the slip on cone of the right flanged wheel Press the lever of the left flanged wheel and hold it down Then slide the wheel onto the shaft until it has reached the material roll Release the lever and push the flanged wheel against the spring resistance until it locks into the notch on the shaft 5 10 Version May 1997 8 Cassette with inserted material 9 10 Supply cassette placed in the compartment 11 Material Handling 5 Insert the shaft with the material into the cassette The material exit faces away from you and the coupling is to your right If the material has been loaded correctly it should unreel over the roll to the exit slot after you have removed the adhesive tape The material should not protrude from the exit slot by more than 5 cm 2 inches Place the cover onto the cassette with the handle close to the material exit side and close the cassette by pressing the four locking pegs Carefully try lifting the cover to be sure it is securely closed and that all locking pegs have fastened it properly Place the supply cassette into its compartment Position it with the front side resting on the bottom and the material width marker and materi
37. e Ultre 4800 so that there is access to the rear of the imagesetter The distance from the rear of the imagesetter must be at least 32 inches 80 cm so that the imagesetter can be moved without disconnecting attached cables Avoid locations exposed to direct sunlight and do not place the imagesetter near heaters The operating temperature should be between between 18 C 65 F and 27 C 80 F at a relative humidity of 45 96 to 85 96 Ultre 4800 Operation 2 2 2 Installation M Connections The following figure shows all connections at the rear of the Ultre 4800 imagesetter E LI2 This is the interface for data transmission in bitmap format For details see Chapter 2 Connecting the Interface Cable 2 3 Version May 1997 Installation 2 E Lis L5 This is the interface for communication between the UltreRIP and AE Al the Ultre 4800 imagesetter For details see Chapter 2 Connecting the Interface Cable Hi Power Connection The Ultre 4800 imagesetter is supplied with a power cord Before shipment the operating voltage of the Ultre 4800 imagesetter is configured to operate in one of two AC input voltage ranges A label near the AC socket unit indicates the voltage selected prior to ship ment The voltage must be changed by trained personnel only I 230V 1 1
38. ee moe ER To change to COLOUR SEP MODE press the SPACE key The following message appears To exit the menu save the changes by pressing the SHIFT key and then the SAVE key To exit the menu without saving the changes press the SHIFT key and then the STOP key If you want to continue with the menu settings press the Return key to access the next function 6 16 Version May 1997 SAVE SPACE Imagesetter Functions 6 Hi Units of Measure Parameters can be displayed either in feet and inches or in metric units The default measurement system of the Ultre 4800 is metric The following example shows how to change the units of measure from metric units to feet and inches Press the Return key again The display indicates the current units of measure gt ul METRIC D Press the SPACE key to change to feet and inches The following message appears You have now selected inches You can toggle between metric units and feet and inches by using the SPACE key gt ul ERI The settings of all measurement parameters are converted auto matically to the selected units of measure and are displayed on the control panel Subsequent entries appear in the units of measure currently selected Ultre 4800 Operation 6 17 6 Imagesetter Functions The following example shows how different
39. erface IMAGING DONE Imaging process has been completed You can set new parameters INIT RECORDER O Electronic drive system has been activated INIT RECORDER 1 Polygon mirror drive system has been initialized The last resolution in X direction is set INIT RECORDER 2 Material transport drive system has been initialized The last resolution in Y direction is set INIT RECORDER 3 Current density is set INIT RECORDER 4 Cutting knife has been initialized This message only appears if for some reason the cutting knife did not move to its end position for example because of a power failure INIT RECORDER DONE Recorder initialization has been completed m INIT RECORDER START 7 6 Version May 1997 Messages 7 Recorder initialization has been started INSERTING FILM Requesting you to insert the material in the material transport unit Insert the material Wait for the message ADJUST FILM LI 2 2 SCAN OVERRUN Scanline overrun This message appears whenever too many pix els are transmitted in one scan line Switch the connected UltreRIP off and on again LI 2 2 SENDER ERROR The communication between the imagesetter and the connected UltreRIP was aborted by the imagesetter Sender still active Abort the job by pressing the STOP key or by switching off the PostScript RIP LI 2 2 SENDER NOT OPR Sender is not ready to operate Switch on the UltreRIP Check the LI 2 and LI 5 cab
40. f the laws of the Member States relating to low voltage and to electromagnetic compatibility Suppliers Name Ultre Address 145 Pinelawn Road Melville New York 11747 declares that the product Product Name Ultre 4800 Product Class Imagesetter Type Designation 4800 conforms to the above mentioned Directives Applicable Standards EN60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment including electrical business equipment EN50081 1 Table 1 EN55022 Class B EMC Generic Emission Standard EN50082 1 2 EMC Generic Immunity Standard Place Date Name Signature Stamp New York USA May 1 1997 Ultre 4800 Operation X Version May 1997 Before You Start BH About This Manual The Ultre 4800 laser imagesetter is designed for use as an output device in conjunction with a PostScript RIP to output jobs from any suitable front end system This manual describes the installation the control panel and the switching on off procedure of the Ultre 4800 laser imagesetter It contains instructions for loading changing and removing photographic material as well as descriptions of the imagesetter functions and other technical data Ultre 4800 Operation VII Before You Start M Typographic Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual Cross references to other manuals chapters or sections are shown in italics Example see Chapter 3 Controls Hardware status switch sett
41. g In this case the sign x appears in the display as well see the next page Code for Selected Supply Cassette The code M1 stands for supply cassette 1 for which the respective parameters have been defined see the section M EMO Store Mate rial Parameters in Chapter 6 Mi Display Default Message 1 Active Process lo 70005 Indicates Imaging Material Return active process mode counter key 3 14 Version May 1997 Controls 3 Active Process Two symbols appear on the display to indicate internal processes running in the Ultre 4800 They are as follows Start of imaging process This character appears for a very short time only or not at all x The imaging process is running This character appears immediately after the preceding character Imaging Mode This character shows the selected imaging mode In the above example the selected mode is for rightreading positive exposure for further details see the section Imaging Mode in Chapter 6 Ultre 4800 Operation 3 15 3 Controls Material Counter Two settings are available for the material counter for further details see the section FILM DEF Material Definition in Chapter 6 m decremental counting or m incremental counting Decremental counting is the default setting The display shows the length of material that remains available in the supply cassette In the previous example the value is 21 34 m 70ft
42. il provided the defined ambient conditions are met As used the term repeatability means the following Any point of a specified page area for example 45cm x 45cm 17 7 in x 17 7 in is exposed within a circle with a radius defined by the above repeatability value provided the same job is ouput four times consecutively Ultre 4800 Operation 9 Technical Data Voltage range Frequency range Phase requirements Nominal line voltage Nominal line frequency Power consumption Ambient conditions Noise level Physical dimensions Installation weight Transport weight selectable to 180 to 264 VAC or 90 to 132 VAC 48 Hz to 62 Hz Single phase 230 VAC or 115 VAC selectable 50 60 Hz Maximum 400 Watt Operating temperature 18 C to 27 C 465 F to 481 F Storage temperature 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F Relative humidity non condensing 45 to 85 LpA lt 50 dB A Noise measurement as per standard DIN 45 635 19 01 KL2 Width 40 5 inch 1030 mm Depth 32 0 inch 815 mm Height 37 6 inch 955 mm Approximately 260 kg or 468 Ibs Approximately 300 kg or 540 Ibs 9 6 Version May 1997 Ultre 4800 Operation 8 7 A Accuracy maximum absolute 9 5 Active process symbols 3 15 Advance between jobs 6 35 Audible signals SOUND ON OFF 6 34 B Black and white mode B W MODE 6 36 C Cables and connectors 2 8 Cassette capacities 9 4 Code for supply cassette
43. imal point Entries can range from 1 mm to 500 mm 0 04 in to 20 in Ultre 4800 Operation 6 19 6 Imagesetter Functions 2 Enter 6 and 0 The following message appears 2 F 4 pose 3 Press the SHIFT key and then the SAVE key to save the value O SAVE SHIFT SPACE entered The system default message 1 appears again B M Material Cut The material cut of the Ultre 4800 imagesetter is under the control of a pull down menu in the UltreRip and allows a cut with film feed and cut with no film feed In addition the UltreRip Media Manager dialog box provides further flexibility in controlling material cuts Refer to the UltreRip User Manual for more detailed information A second method described below is to use the cut key on the control panel of the imagesetter Use this key to cut the material The Material Cut key automatically advances the material before cutting it The material advance is necessary to transport the full length of the exposed material into the supply cassette The material must be cut before the take up cassette can be removed 6 20 Version May 1997 Imagesetter Functions 6 To cut the material Press the Material Cut key The following message appears 0 0 Jj When the cutting procedure has been completed the following message appears Bosc owe CR If default message 1 appears instead
44. ings or system prompts are also shown in italics Example Set the switch to off User entries menu titles menu functions button names folder and file names are enclosed in quotation marks Example You have now finished making the settings in the MISC Miscellaneous menu For keystroke combinations hyphens are used to signify that the keys must be held down simultaneously Example Press the SHIFT SAVE keys to save the values entered VIII Version May 1997 Before You Start Important Information Important information in the text is provided with a symbol next to it which designates the following Note Contains important general or supplementary information about a specific topic Attention Contains information that must be taken into considera tion to prevent damage to hardware or software Caution Contains information that must be taken into considera tion to prevent losing data Ultre 4800 Operation IX Contents Notes on Technical Safety III Laser Safeby nenia donor eats nba eR I ee Gok ESUE death ad IV Radio Interference Notice VI Before You Start VII About This Manual VII Introduction 1 1 Scope of Application 1 3 Imaging Process 1 5 Instal
45. l Press the Density key A message appears indicating the current density D 50507 You can enter a numeric value by using the keys marked 0 9 and the decimal point Entries can range from 000 white to 999 black Assuming you previously exposed a test bar and the density was too high you now want to change the setting to 445 D Enter 4 4 and 5 The following message appears Save the new value by pressing the SHIFT and then the SAVE key Default message 1 appears Press the Return key Default message 2 appears indicating that the density is now set to 445 Il o w ul h Ultre 4800 Operation 6 7 6 Imagesetter Functions 1 DEF 4 5 ta a e SAVE SHIFT SPACE Again expose a test bar This shows that the density value 445 is too low for your work So continue to step 5 Press the density key again The following message appears Bec OR Now select 450 as the new value Enter the numbers 4 5 0 The following message appears Expose another test bar If this value meets your specific requirements finish the settings within this menu with step 7 Otherwise repeat the procedure until you achieve the optimum density Save your entries by pressing SHIFT SAVE The following message appears E eL bh D Press the Return key The default message 2 appears indicating that the den
46. lation 2 1 LOCatONis reg ivan Read eue e EE een Seed Bande 2 3 CONNECTIONS iius veyed bee Gad d Eee ee eee ees 2 4 Cables and Connectors 2 8 Controls os Lars Mad todd Resa nie head ER 3 1 Ultre 4800 Front View 3 3 Function Keys 3 4 Control Panel 3 7 Display 3 13 Switching On Off 4 1 Switching On 4 3 Switching Off 202 4 500800 244 Renee ER ERE EAS 4 4 Material Handling 5 1 Supply Cassette Compartment 5 3 Take Up Cassette Compartment 5 7 Loading the Material 5 9 Removing the Material 5 17 Changing the Material 5 21 Photographic Material 5 23 Ultre 4800 Operation XI Contents Imagesetter Functions 6 1 Starting the Output 6 2 General Controls 6 4 Resolution epica racial gata 6 6 Derisity zar si etuer dd beet Mise eie Dile peu 6 7 Imaging Mode vest tip pepe LX ER hix yes 6 10 Output Position Parameters
47. les LI 2 2 TIMEOUT Contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor LI 2 WITHOUT LI5 The imaging process is not controlled via the LI 5 interface Check the LI 5 connection between the UltreRIP and the image setter If this error message appears again contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor Ultre 4800 Operation 7 7 7 Messages LI 5 gt FRAMING ERROR LI 5 channel Serial Communications Controller framing error Switch the UltreRIP off and on again If this error message appears again contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor LI 5 gt NO PARTNER LI 5 channel Partner is not available Check the cable connections Switch the UltreRIP off and on again If this error message appears again contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor LI 5 gt OVERRUN LI 5 channel Serial Communications Controller overrun Switch the UltreRIP off and on again If this error message appears again contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor LI 5 2 PARITY ERROR LI 5 channel Serial Communications Controller parity error Switch the UltreRIP off and on again If this error message appears again contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor LI 5 2 SYNC ERROR LI 5 channel Software synchronization error Switch the UltreRIP off and on again If this error message appears again contact your local Customer Support De
48. material roll 4 Hold the shaft at the right flanged wheel loosen the left flange wheel using the pressure lever and let it slide off the wheel Cassette shaft with the material roll on it and the removed left hand flanged wheel SS 5 Remove the material roll from the shaft and store it in a light proof container 6 Adjust the right flanged wheel to the new material width You may find it necessary to do this in a fully lit room 7 Follow the procedure from step 2 of the section Loading the Material earlier in this chapter 5 22 Version May 1997 Imagesetter Functions Starting the Output 6 2 LIS Mode tee LI 6 2 General Controls 6 4 RESOIUHON ECCLE It nada lids 6 6 D erisity covers a aie ae eka dd 6 7 Imaging Mode 6 10 Output Position Parameters 6 11 MISC Miscellaneous Functions 6 13 Audible Signals On Off 6 14 Advance Between Jobs 6 15 Output Mode caco den Ad de due pl Ee ERE RR Eds 6 16 Units of Measure 6 18 Manual Advance 6 20 Material Cut 6 21 INTERFACE Interface Setting 6 23 TEST Test Functions
49. nder normal conditions density settings are under the control of the UltreRip Page Setup dialog box A text box labeled Exposure is used for this purpose Refer to the UltreRip User Manual for more detailed information For imagesetter diagnostics see the section Density earlier in this chapter Mi Density Graph The following graph is a purely schematic representation It illustrates only the relationship between the logarithmic density of the photographic material and the value allocated to the test bars of the density output For this reason there are no figures stated for the logarithmic density Therefore the density of your specific material measured in relation to a defined density value light value setting only applies to this material 6 28 Version May 1997 Imagesetter Functions 6 Density of material log cm 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Light intensity values The steps around the values 100 200 etc have been installed for technical reasons change to the next filter wheel Otherwise there would be gaps In other words certain values within the range of these steps would be ignored With these steps it may there fore happen that the values 395 and 405 for example result in identical logarithmic densities However this depends on the photographic material on the chemicals used for developing etc The value 799 corresponds to the maximum density If you
50. nnot change il any parameters If you press any key during this process the fol lowing message indicates that the imagesetting process is still running Mee e d The end of imagesetting is shown as follows 5 Jj The imagesetter is idle again B loo L Ultre 4800 Operation 6 3 6 Imagesetter Functions Bl General Controls The following functions are under the control of the UltreRip software but can be set from the Ultre 4800 control panel to be used for imagesetter diagnostic purposes m resolution see the section Resolution in this chapter m density see the section Density in this chapter m imaging mode right and wrong reading see the section Imaging Mode in this chapter m output position parameters see the section Output Position Parameters in this chapter m material feeds and cuts see the section Miscellaneous Functions in this chapter 6 4 Version May 1997 Imagesetter Functions 6 B Resolution The resolution of the Ultre 4800 imagesetter is under the control of the UltreRip Page Setup dialog box This UltreRip resolution selection will override any setting programmed from the Ultre 4800 control panel Refer to the UltreRip User Manual for more detailed information The following resolutions are available Available resolutions vertical and horizontal directions 1333 Pixel cm
51. nterference Notice Hi Note for Users in the USA This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference Notes for Users in Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le persent apparil numerique n emet pas de bruits radio electriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la Classe A prescrites dens le reglement sue le brouillage radio electrique edicte par le ministre des communications du Canada Notes for Users in Europe Comply with radio interference suppression regulations when you connect other electrical equipment to this unit Ensure compliance by following the instructions given by the manufacturer of this equipment regarding correct installation and m
52. of FILM CUT DONE check that the material has been cut by pressing the scroll Backward key The display must then show the message FILM CUT DONE Remove the take up cassette If you do not remove the cassette the message CHANGE TAKE UP CASS appears With the SHIFT and Cut keys there is an additional function that cuts the material without causing an automatic advance You can use this function when removing the supply cassette if you realize that you did not press the Cut key Pressing the SHIFT key and then the Cut key cuts the material without causing any advance Attention If you do use the SHIFT Cut function be careful that you do not cut an exposed document For this reason be sure to use this function only when it is absolutely necessary Ultre 4800 Operation 6 21 6 Imagesetter Functions M INTERFACE Interface Setting The INTERFACE menu is used to define the imagesetter s exter nal connections LI 2 and LI 5 interfaces for the data communica tion between the UltreRIP and the Ultre 4800 The interface definition is determined by a qualified service technician LI2 LI5 VIA LI 5 BAUD RATE 9600 ASYNCHRONOUS BIT CHAR 8 R_CLOCK 16 8 MHZ STOP_BIT 1 PARITY NO FLOW CTRL RTS CTS 6 22 Version May 1997 8 TEST Imagesetter Functions 6 M TEST Test Functions The test functions of the Ultre 4800 imagesetter can be defined m by using the TEST
53. of the cassette see figure above Ultre 4800 Operation 5 7 5 Material Handling Mi Detail of Take Up Cassette Knife Cassette guide Release levers 5 8 Version May 1997 Material Handling 5 Bi Loading the Material Before loading the photomaterial be sure the following requirements are met m no material is in the supply cassette m no take up cassette is in place If you did not remove the last cassette used the input panel displays REMOVE TAKEUP CASS Load the photomaterial cassette with the following procedure 1 Open the supply cassette by pressing the locking pegs and remove the material core Opened supply cassette with shaft 2 Release the pressure lever to free the right flanged wheel located on the coupling side and adjust the wheel to the desired material width Ultre 4800 Operation 5 9 5 Material Handling Adjusting the flanged wheel to the desired width The corresponding value is engraved immediately to the left of the flanged wheel Make slight adjustments with the pressure lever released until the flanged wheel locks into the appropriate notch on the shaft a da Attention Perform steps 3 to 9 in the dark or in green light Follow also the instructions given by the manufacturer of the photographic material Remove the photomaterial packaging keeping the cassette in front of you and the material exit facing away from you A
54. ored 6 12 Version May 1997 1 MISC SAVE SPACE Imagesetter Functions 6 Mi Audible Signals On Off This function provides audible signals to alert you when specific processes in the Ultre 4800 imagesetter are active for example advance done cut done etc The audible signals can be switched on or off by using the procedure described below The following example shows how to switch off the audible signals Press the MISC key The following message appears Re lols TT TTI H The audible signals are usually set to ON SOUND ON To switch off the audible signals press the SPACE key The following message appears Eee II The setting changes to SOUND OFF You can toggle between SOUND OFF and SOUND ON using the SPACE key Ultre 4800 Operation 6 13 6 Imagesetter Functions Hi Advance between J obs The amount of automatic advance between two jobs can be defined by using this function Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text The following example shows how to set the advance between jobs
55. partment or distributor 7 8 Version May 1997 Messages 7 m LI5 gt TIMEOUT LI 5 channel Time out Switch the UltreRIP off and on again If this error message appears again contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor m NOFILM SUPPLY Material end Insert new material m NO LIGHT DENSITY Contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor m NO RES FOR LI2 STNG The selected resolution cannot be used with this LI2 setting Use the ASYNCHRONOUS 16 8 MHz setting provided that a RIP is connected that supports this setting m NO TAKE UP CASS No take up cassette was inserted Insert a take up cassette m NVRAM gt The messages that start with NVRAM indicate a system error If one of the these error messages appear you can continue to work Ask your local Customer Support Department or distributor to fix the problem at the next regular maintenance inspection Ultre 4800 Operation 7 9 8 Messages m OLP AUTOMATIC CUT This message can only appear if an on line processor is con nected Automatic cutting is performed OLP BRIDGE This message can only appear if an on line processor is con nected Problem on the bridge from the imagesetter to the on line processor Check the OLP bridge for any errors Check the connections If necessary contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor OLP FORCED CUT This message can only appear if an on line processor
56. sage appears you can continue to work Ask your local Customer Support Department or distributor to fix the prob lem at the next regular maintenance inspection WARNING TAKO The polygon tachometer correction could not be performed correctly If this error message appears you can continue to work Ask your local Customer Support Department or distributor to fix the prob lem at the next regular maintenance inspection X LM X M gt F WIDTH This means that the left margin plus measure is greater than the available material width Reduce the left margin and or the measure on the imagesetter operating panel Ultre 4800 Operation 7 13 Technical Data Ultre 4800 Operation Technical Data 8 Light source 5mW helium neon gas laser Exposure system Rotating polygon mirror Control Via the LI 2 and LI 5 interfaces Ports interfaces LI 2 interface input LI 5 interface input output Power connection input Optional Connection for on line processor Output format Horizontal 457 5mm 108 Picas 18 maximum scanline length Vertical With take up cassette 20 m or 65 feet Maximum length if using a HeNe laser film of 0 1 mm thickness and 510 mm 20in horizontal scanline length In general the vertical format depends on the RIP and front end system With on line processor connected variable lengths up to maximum 800 mm or 31 5 inch refer to the instructions of the processor manufacturer Photomaterial Red sensi
57. sity is now set to 450 lo Jj This completes defining the density 4 ee 6 8 Version May 1997 Imagesetter Functions 6 M Imaging Mode The great variety of printing techniques in use today requires dif ferent kinds of imaging modes such as positive or negative output right or wrong reading The imaging mode of the Ultre 4800 imagesetter is under the control of the UltreRip Page Setup dialog box Refer to the UltreRip Users manual for more detailed information Ultre 4800 Operation 6 Imagesetter Functions MW Output Position Parameters The Ultre 4800 imagesetter output position parameters are under the control of the UltreRip Page Setup dialog box Refer to the UltreRip User Manual for more detailed information 6 10 Version May 1997 Imagesetter Functions 6 Hi Overview of Position Parameters Max material width n 4 Material width F M T T TextText Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text i Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text X LM Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text 1 Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text lt a Max usable 3 measure outer edges of the material
58. so lution step Refer to UltreRip User Manual for calibration procedures Version May 1997 Maximum recorder speeds Maximum repeatability Typical repeatability Maximum absolute accuracy Typical absolute accuracy xk Technical Data 8 Speed Speed Resolution Resolution cm min inch min dpi pixels cm 7 5 3 0 1333 3387 13 2 5 2 1000 2540 21 0 8 3 800 2032 30 0 11 8 666 1693 53 4 21 0 500 1270 41 8 16 5 400 1016 60 2 23 7 333 846 250 um or 2 mil In the full specified range of temperature and humidity that is 18 C to 27 C and 45 to 85 96 at constant conditions for 4 con secutive jobs within a page size of 30cm x 30cm 25 um or 1 0 mil In the full specified range of temperature and humidity that is 18 C to 27 C and 45 to 85 96 at constant conditions for 4 con secutive jobs within a page size of 30cm x 30cm 120 um or 24 8 mil 80 um or 43 2 mil At constant conditions of temperature and humidity within a page size of 45cm x 45cm 17 7in x 17 7in As used the terms maximum and typical mean the following All Ultre 4800 laser imagesetters achieve the given value for Maximum repeatability 50um or 2mil or Maximum absolute accuracy 120 um or 24 8 mil provided the defined ambient conditions are met Most Ultre 4800 laser imagesetters achieve the given value for Typical repeatability 225 um or 1 0 mil or Typical absolute accuracy 80 um or 43 2 m
59. ted by pushing the point of a ball point pen or similar instrument into the small hole in the center of the key Both Reset keys are then pressed at the same time Mi LightEmitting Diode LED The LED indicates that the laser imagesetter is on It flashes momentarily after the imagesetter has been switched on then stays lit continuously However if the LED continues flashing it indicates a problem with the power supply of the laser imagesetter In this case press both Reset keys simultaneously Ultre 4800 Operation 3 5 3 Controls Mi Reset Keys Both Reset keys are provided for emergency use Press both keys simultaneously only if m the LED does not stop flashing or m job processing is not continued Attention Pressing the Reset keys while processing a job cancels the job The operating program will be restarted after a reset E On Off Switch This is the On Off switch After the imagesetter has been switched on the LED flashes for a short time and then remains lit The oper ating program is started automatically by switching on the image setter It is not necessary to press Reset 3 6 Version May 1997 Controls 3 Bi Control Panel The control panel is used to set the output parameters It is also used to configure the channel and interface Note Several functions accessed from the control panel are overridden by the UltreRip software Refer to the UltreRip User Manual for more detailed information
60. terial Definition Use this key to define the following settings 3 m counting direction defines the direction of the material counter either incremental or decremental m material counter specifies the material length m visual warning indicating the end of material m material width m material thickness Hi X Y Coordinates Use this key the output position parameters left margin and the q measure Refer to the UltreRip User Manual for more detailed xn information regarding output position parameters Mi INTERFACE Use this key to define the channel used for data transfer and the a communication between the Ultre 4800 imagesetter and UltreRIP INTER FACE For further details see the section INTERFACE Interface Setting in Chapter 6 Hi Scroll Backward a Use this key to redisplay previous messages Ultre 4800 Operation 3 9 3 Controls DEL o DEL SHIFT DEF Mi Delete Last Character Use this key to delete the last character entered Mi Delete Last Message Press the SHIFT key and then the DEL key to delete whole of the last entry Mil SHIFT Use this key to access the second alternate function available on some keys Hi Material Advance Use this key to advance the photomaterial Mi DEF Press the SHIFT key and then the Material Advance key to define the material advance Mi Cut Use this key to cut the material The material advances automati cally by the preset amo
61. tion Press the Reset keys CONTINUE FILM LOAD Material loading is continued Advancing and cutting the material CURR DENSITY DONE Test job with current density has been completed CURR DENSITY STARTED Test job with current density has been started CUT BEFORE UNLOAD Material unloading has been aborted The exposed material has not yet been cut The material must be cut before unloading Cut the material Repeat FILM UNLOADING DENSITY J OB DONE Density job has been completed DENSITY J OB STARTED Density job has been started 7 4 Version May 1997 Messages 7 DENSITY gt TIME OUT Contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor ERROR gt The messages that start with EEPROM indicate a system error Contact your local Customer Support Department or distributor FILM ADVANCE DONE Material advance has been completed FILM ADVANCING Material advance has been started FILM CUT DONE Material cutting has been completed Remove take up cassette FILM CUTTING Material cutting has been started FILM LOAD DONE Material loading has been completed Insert a take up cassette FILM LOADING Material loading has been started FILM UNLOAD DONE Material unloading has been completed FILM UNLOADING Ultre 4800 Operation 7 5 7 Messages Material unloading has been started IMAGING Imaging process is active Data can be processed via the LI 2 int
62. tive high speed imagesetting materials with maximum sensitivity at 632 nm and high contrast Materials polyester based HN laser film HN RC paper HN direct plate making materials printing foils Photomaterial supply form Roller material emulsion inside light proof packaging wound core diameter 50 4 mm or 2 inches Required density Minimum log D 3 to 3 4 follow the density recommendations of the photomaterial manufacturer Material thickness 0 10 mm to 0 19 mm or 4 mil to 7 mil Material widths 250 mm 280 mm 310 mm 430 mm and 510 mm 9 8 inch 11 0 inch 12 2 inch 16 9 inch and 20 0 inch Ultre 4800 Operation 8 3 8 Technical Data Cassette capacities Spot size Addressability Resolution Supply cassette 60 m 200 feet for film and paper with a thickness of 0 10 mm or 4 mil 30 m 100 feet for printing plates or film with a thickness 0 18 mm or 7 2 mil Take up cassette 20 m 65feet for RC paper and film with a width of less than 510mm 5 m 17 feet for printing plates or film with a thickness 0 18 mm or 7 2 mil 30 um or 1 2 mil In vertical and horizontal direction 1333Pixel cm 3387 dpi 1000 Pixel cm 2540 dpi 800 Pixel cm 2032 dpi 666 Pixel cm 1693 dpi 500 Pixel cm 1270 dpi 400 Pixel cm 1016 dpi 333 Pixel cm 846 dpi The resolution steps marked with an can only be used in Ll 2 asynchronous mode with a 16 MHz clock Note Density calibration is required for each addressability re
63. unt before it is cut Version May 1997 MISC a TEST a 7 START mn E o STOP SHIFT START Controls 3 Mi misc Use this key to define miscellaneous settings such as audible signals advance between jobs units of measure manual or automatic OLP cut and output mode See the section MISC Miscellaneous Functions in Chapter 6 Mi TEST Use this key to access the three testing functions see the section TEST Test Functions in Chapter 6 Hi MEMO Use this key to store the parameters of up to 8 supply cassettes for various photographic materials Hi START Use this key to start the Test menu functions Note When numeric values are required within a menu this key represents the decimal point on a numeric keypad MH stop Press the SHIFT key and then the STOP key to stop the current activity for example the material advance SHIFT STOP can also be used to exit from a menu without saving the data Ultre 4800 Operation 3 11 3 Controls SAVE SPACE LJ SAVE SHIFT SPACE Hi Scroll Forward If you previously scrolled backward use this key to scroll forward to the current message Mi SPACE Use this key to select preset values within a menu The character on the control panel indicates that this key can be used Mi SAVE Press the SHIFT key and then the SPACE key to exit from a menu and save the data entered Mi Return Use this
64. upply Cassette Compartment with Protective Cover Installed Before outputting the first job be sure to close the protective cover over the supply cassette compartment Having closed the cover press the Material Advance key once to remove the exposed material from the output unit Ultre 4800 Operation 5 3 5 Material Handling Hi Supply Cassette Compartment with Protective Cover Removed If the protective cover is removed the photomaterial between supply cassette and material feed slot will be exposed to light 5 4 Version May 1997 Material Handling 5 Hi Supply Cassette in Compartment Tilted Take up cassette release levers Capstan lever Knife Locking pegs Material width markers on the cassette Handle Ultre 4800 Operation 5 5 5 Material Handling EM Opened Supply Cassette Material exit Right hand l flanged wheel h Left hand flanged wheel Mi Cassette Shaft and Flanged Wheels Left hand Right hand free Pressure flanged flanged wheel lever Cassette shaft wheel Coupling i A i Material width markers 5 6 Version May 1997 Material Handling 5 E Take Up Cassette Compartment EM Take Up Cassette Compartment with Cassette To remove the cassette release it by pressing the two levers located on the right and left sides

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