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1. Comment Media Typ Save Data Posi Nega YES No ESC OK Copy form ESC OK Pressing OK Pressing SAVE AJIZ api S ppuise PI ea EIER 1200 6450 0 000 Thickness 0 24 mm 7 8 9 Sane 4 Gea 7 8 9 2000 6200 0 000 Front offset 4 5 6 2400 6300 0 000 4 5 6 1 00 4000 6200 0 000 DBE 1 L2 LS Displacement offset 2438 6200 0 000 0 22 mm E 2540 6200 0 000 o I ESC OK ENT ESC SAVE ENT Pressing OK Pressing OK P Alli V LR dpi Kii ulse ANY ICE Distance limit P 1200 2220 T 8 9 7 8 9 20 2000 2300 4 I lille 2400 2220 AAIE 4000 2300 IE LLS 2438 2000 o IWE IT 2540 2000 o JII IE ESC OK ENT ESC OK ENT Pressing OK i Pressing OK sA SS r Conveyor direction api Q ra Orm AMER 1200 80 0 400 so a 7 8 9 lt J t P P 2000 81 0 800 kas 2400 82 0 700 4 5
2. below Set Date Time Laser calibration je Punch for cleaning Cancel calibration __ gt Consumable Timer Calibration Info Pressing NEXT Language Return error to host Laser power measure Option setting ESC OK NEXT ESC OK NEXT Alle Year Month Day 7 8 9 Select Date Tim d pres K 2002 _1 8 P P elect Set Date Time and press OK 2002 1 8 Fi 5 5 Time Set the date and time 3 46 1 2 3 For more details refer to 10 Setting the Date and EEn Time 0 C ESC SAVE ENT Select Punch for cleaning and press OK Start O K T Punch without plate to clean the inside of the puncher es xo For more details refer to 11 Cleaning the Punch Interior Running time Oh Select Consumable Timer and press OK Actua running Eaa h Exposure time Check the running time of the PT R and set the Oh consumable timers Plate loading cycles For more details refer to 12 Checking the Running 0 Time and Setting the Consumable Timers ESC SAVE NEXT Cont on next page Fig 5 5 User setting selection mode 1 Chapter 5 User Menu ES TE Cont from previous page English Japanese Select Language and press OK AUX Set the language used in the display 2 For more details refer
3. e 0 WL Esc OK ESC save ENT Pressing OK t Pressing OK Grip mm AIII Punon After Grip gt aad 7 iie o off 0 0 mm U ANENE 0 0 mm g 2 3 e 0 ESC OK ENT ESC OK Pressing OK i Pressing OK ASH VI HI ICR Offset H Centering R 0 0 mm 7 Le ILe 4 i 5 M6 m Offset V 1 2 3 R 0 0 mm t 0 ESC OK ESC ENT Pressing OK Fig 5 3 Setting the printing machine information 5 5 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL eae 1 4 User Maintenance Mode Hierarchy This mode allows the user to load and eject plates perform test exposures to determine the optimum exposure conditions for a plate set the date and time and select the language used in the display Press User maintenance and then press OK in the offline screen The user maintenance mode screen appears is only displayed if an online processor is connected a Select and press OK Press Open button and open door Select this to load a plate manually For more details refer to 6 Manually Loading the Plates Loren J
4. QOOd Do not cover the PT R with a cloth or block its air vents in any way Regarding the safety of the PT R Electrical safety The PT R has been designed tested and evaluated in accordance with IEC950 of the Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment electrical safety standards Laser safety The PT R has been designed tested and evaluated in accordance with the following laser safety standards e U S Federal Regulations 21 CFR 1040 10 which accompany the rules of the Center of Device and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration Safety of Laser Products of IEC 60825 Equipment Classification Requirement User s Guide 1 3 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 2 Precautions Regarding the Electrical System 2 1 Power Supply Z WARNING To avoid electrical shock accidents from the AC power supply make sure that the unit is properly grounded in accordance with operation site regulations Ground the PT R separately A readily accessible disconnection device building side power switch must be installed in the fixed building wiring before installing the PT R Have a qualified electrician select breakers and perform the electrical work Be sure to verify that both the PT R and building side power switches are turned off before connecting the power cables of the PT R to the switchboard oo oo e To preven
5. Unloading a 1 Plate 1 Select El and press OK Select this to unload a plate manually ras For more details refer to 7 Manually Ejecting the C h Plates Select and press OK Eject a plate through the online processor For more details refer to 8 Ejecting the Plates Cont on next page Fig 5 4 User maintenance mode 1 5 6 Cont from previous page Select JA and press OK Select this to perform a test exposure For more details refer to 9 Test Exposure gt Select E t and press OK Select this to set other user parameters For more details refer to 10 Setting the Date and Time to 19 Turning the Buzzer during Plate Eject On and Off Fig 5 4 User maintenance mode 2 Chapter 5 User Menu Set Date Time Punch for cleaning Consumable Timer Language Laser power measure ESC OK NEXT PT R4300 USERS MANUAL M 1 5 User Settings Hierarchy Use this to make various settings such as the date time and display language Select etc and then press OK in the user maintenance mode screen The user setting selection screen appears The hierarchy of the user setting selection is as shown
6. jce 153 1178 Iy cd SI A t Fig 9 1 PT R4300 external dimensions Units mm 600 Fig 9 2 Blower external dimensions Units mm 9 3 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 9 4 End of Chapter 9 Thermal Plate Recorder at rite 4300 PT R4300 Ver 1 0 USERS MANUAL 2002 05 RO Ra Te Publication DAINIPPON SCREEN MFG CO LTD The contents of this publication may be changed without notice PARTS CODE 100027907V00 Printed in Japan
7. Ex81D Temperature of environment rises Lower temperature of the environment This warning message appears when the ambient temperature exceeds 28 C Lower the ambient temperature Ex81E Temperature of environment lowers Increase temperature of the environment This warning message appears when the ambient temperature is less than 17 C Raise the ambient temperature Ex81F Sensor for temperature of environment has not been connected This message is displayed if communication with the sensor for measuring the environment temperature fails twice Ex820 Trail clamps are nearing the end of its usable life Please contact our office or agency and ask to replace them If this message appears please contact a Dainippon Screen office or agent and request a trail clamp replacement Ex821 The clamps have been used for more than the endurance time Please contact our office or agency and ask to replace them This message will appear if you did not replace the trail clamp after the message Ex820 Trail clamps are nearing the end of its usable life appeared and the loading ejecting process was carried out another 2000 times If this message appears please quickly contact a Dainippon Screen office or agent and request a trail clamp replacement Ex824 Calibration must be done because there is some LD which doesn t reach the target power But LD calibration can not processed because temperature of LD block is too low When laser
8. 2 Press OPEN After the operation door close screen appears the lock is released and the operation door opens Set plate and close door Fig 5 42 Operation door close screen 3 Set the plate and close the operation door by hand until it locks The plate loading screen appears Confirm setting and correct if necessary Then press LOAD button 1 Plate 1 Printing machine 1 Opens the operation door Use this Loan Loren when a plate with the wrong size has LOAD OPEN been inserted Fig 5 43 Plate loading screen 5 32 Chapter 5 User Menu a a 4 Check the information shown in the screen and then press LOAD Plate loading begins If necessary press Plate or Printing to change the plate data or printing machine data To change the plate data or the printing machine data the new data must already be registered For more details refer to 3 Setting the Plate and 4 Setting the Printing Machine Information When the plate is loaded the PT R automatically adjusts the drum balancer When adjustment ends the user maintenance mode screen automatically reappears 7 Manually Ejecting the Plates When a test exposure ends execute manual unloading and eject the plate from the inside of the PT R If a positive type plate is exposed when multi output is set burn out is executed and then the plate is ejected 1 Select E in the user maintenance mode screen and then press OK
9. For more details refer to Chapter 6 1 Cleaning the Drum steps 1 and 2 If you can see the plate below the drum as shown below remove it by pulling it out with both hands If the plate is in the gap between the drum and the engine base insert your hand into the gap and pull it out Z CAUTION When removing the plate wear anti slip protective gloves so that you do not cut your hands on the plate 7 gt E Sensor stay Engine base Fig 8 4 Pull out the plate 500 mm or longer Avoid as much as possible touching the sensor stay Also a strong load should not be applied PT R4300 USERS MANUAL After you have removed the plate reattach the rear cover to its original position For more details refer to Chapter 6 1 Cleaning the Drum steps 5 and 6 Be sure to sufficiently tighten the rear cover screws If the screws are not properly tightened an error will occur during exposure Also if you tightened too much resonation may occur at the rear cover Turn on the power to the PT R and press START Shortly after the error resetting screen 1 will appear and the buzzer will sound E417A After verifying the removal of a the plate press the OK button When the OK button is pressed initialization begins Fig 8 5 Error resetting screen 1 6 Verify that the plate has been successfully removed and press OK The buzzer stop
10. Please attend a course before attempting to operate the PT R Application for these courses can be made at any Dainippon Screen office or agency Do not attempt to operate the PT R when you are not feeling well 4 Maintenance WARNING Only maintenance personnel who have received the specified training should perform maintenance work on the PT R The operator should not under any circumstance turn on the building side and PT R power switches when a maintenance technician is performing maintenance work Chapter 1 Ensuring Safety 5 Warning and Caution Labels To ensure safety the following warning and caution labels are attached to parts of the PT R that are potentially dangerous to operators and maintenance personnel Observe the following safety rules when operating or performing maintenance work WARNING Follow the instructions on all warning caution labels Do not erase or deface the instructions on a warning or caution label Do not place objects in front of or cover a warning or caution label If a warning or caution label has peeled off or is dirty replace it with a new label Failure to replace the label is extremely dangerous If you need a new warning or caution label consult your nearest Dainippon Screen sales office or agent listed at the end of this manual Fig 1 4 1 5 1 6 and 1 7 below shows which labels are attached to the PT R and where they are attached Always follow the instruct
11. Press Set printing machine and then press OK in the offline screen The printing machine information setting screen appears Printing machine 1 Printing machine 2 Printing machine 3 NEXT Move to next printing machine information setting screen not currently displayed Fig 5 23 Printing machine information setting screen 2 Select 1 and then press OK The comment plate setting screen appears Printing machine 1 Comment Plate 1 Selected plate eov om ESC Cox coy for Use this to copy and register informa tion from another registered printing Fig 5 24 Comment plate setting screen machine information type 5 21 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 3 Press Plate in the comment plate setting screen The plate selection screen appears Plate 1 Plate 2 Plate 3 Plate 4 tare Per Move to the plate selection screen that is not displayed Fig 5 25 Plate selection screen For the procedure for registering plates see 3 Setting the Plate 4 Press OK The grip direction setting screen appears 4 2 Entering Comments Add a file name for registered data 1 Press Comment in the comment plate setting screen The comment entry screen appears Switch th h th C A letters and 2 elie symbolsmumbers Lela fete Ife E Ee K L lt Move the cursor indicating the entry position ps Delete the letter to the left of
12. 32 V1 00 V1 00 Panel Ver V4 00 Head Ver 1 07 2 21 Fig 5 78 Software version screen Select and then press OK The error log outline screen appears nnn mm dd Exxxx XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX nnn mm dd EXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX nnn mm dd EXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX nnn mm dd EXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX nnn mm dd Exxxx nnn mm dd Exxxx nnn mm dd Exxxx nnn mm dd Exxxx lt gt Esc f Detail all El Move to an error log outline screen not currently displayed Fig 5 79 Error log outline screen 5 58 Chapter 5 User Menu The nnn of the error log outline screen is the numbers 1 through 160 mm dd is the date the error occurred and Exxxx is the error or warning code Below is an outline message for the error or warning Press Detail The error log details screen appears nnn mm dd hh mm Exxxx S XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Return to the information mode XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX screen XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Return to the error log outline screen Move to the error log detail screen not currently displayed Fig 5 80 Error log details screen In the error log details screen the detailed description of the error selected will be shown over one whole screen In addition to the information displayed in the error log outline screen hh mm is displayed for the hour and minute the error occurred and a detailed messag
13. 5 User Menu 1 2 3 4 O ONNMN 10 11 12 13 14 15 Offline ModE e a aeaa aeara ae aera O EEEE cs E E E E EE E aeS LV Oftline Mode Mieratchys ce csices gare escent ei E ETEA E A AE EE 1 2 Steps for Setting the Media Type esessesesseeeessssreesrsesresresresrssrssresrerissrestssreseeseesrestee 1 3 Steps for Setting the Printing Machine Information sssseeeseseeeseeseresesrrereeresressesse 1 4 User Maintenance Mode Hierarchy 00 0 0 cee ceeeesesseeeseeeseceseceeeeeeeeeeeeseesaecsseesseesneeees L 5 User Settings Hierarchy cic s soc ssevgessdiccelh declan loeesd EE auben Gee eee E a E debe aula Setting the Media Type sanean nori Ea EE E R anteaters 2 1 Selecting the Negative Positive Type cee ceecesesseeeseesseceseceseceeeeeneeeaeesaecaeensecneeees 2 2 Entering COMME DIS seoser ena a a a tenets cede e a den aa toc et 2 3 Copying Preset Plate Type Information 00 0 cee eeeeseeseeeneeeeceeceseesneeeseeeseeeaeenseeees 2 4 Setting the Plate Thickness reoaine eir ia RE a e haa 2 5 Setting the Detection Distance for the Plate Poor Contact Sensor eee eeeeeeeees 2 6 Selection of Plate Eject Direction eee eeeeesesereeesecsseceseceseeseeseaeeeaecaeeaecsaeeseeeees 2 7 Setting the Laser Power Value and Drum Rpm Value 0 0 0 0 ceeceeeeseeeseeeeceeceseeneeeees 2 8 Setting the Focus Valh eikin ecreis ginei ea e ia ibeiaes basedeebabeaese Haseatslatagests 2 9 Setting the Zoom Value and Absolute Precision Corr
14. 6 4000 83 0 600 Fe 1 2 3 2438 84 0 500 2540 85 0 500 fo i I ESC OK ESC OK ENT Pressing OK Fig 5 2 Setting the media type Chapter 5 User Menu 1 3 Steps for Setting the Printing Machine Information Select Set printing machine and then press OK in the offline screen The printing machine setting screen appears To return to the offline screen press ESC The flow for setting the printing machine information is shown below Press ESC at any screen to return the previous screen 1 Printing machine 1 2 Printing machine 2 3 Printing machine 3 4 Printing machine 4 5 Printing machine 5 ESC OK NEXT Pressing OK i Comment Printing machine 1 Save Data eae YES NO Plate 1 ESC OK Copy form Esc OK Pressing OK Pressing SAVE Paper Position H ATV IICLR a R 0 0 mm 7 ILe IILS P Position V EE PANE A aper Position Grip direction 1 2 3 0 0 mm
15. 8page Set plate listed above Fig 4 18 Operation door open screen 3 Press OPEN The lock is released and the operation door slightly opens 4 Place the specified plate on the insertion table and peel off the interleaf paper Be careful of the following when handling plates e When storing plates the environment should be the same as that for the PT R and the plates should be stored in a horizontal or inclined type plate rack Do not load plates into the PT R that are warped or have bent corners Do not load plates into the PT R that have been punched CAUTION Be sure to verify that there are no pieces of packaging or interleaf paper remaining on either side of the plate There is a danger of the thermal laser starting a fire inside the PT R Operation door Interleaf paper Plate Insertion table Fig 4 19 Setting a plate 4 13 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL Align the plate on the gradations corresponding to the size of the plate on the left and right positioning labels and push the plate in until it touches the shutter inside the transport Since the edges for thin plates thickness 0 15 0 20 etc can be easily bent do not push them in with your hands but place them on the roller and turn the knob until the plate hits the shutter at the back Knob Positioning labels Fig 4 20 Positi
16. ENT Enter each value and press ENT 2 When entry is complete press OK The focus setting screen appears NOTE Perform a test exposure as explained to determine the optimum laser power values and drum rpm values and enter these values as explained For more details refer to 9 Test Exposure 5 15 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 2 8 Setting the Focus Value Set for the plate the focus value for each resolution pa These keys also move the highlighted portion E Ha elie Focus values B k ele el m m m 4 Fig 5 14 Focus setting screen 1 The highlight moves each time you press ENT Enter focus value and then press ENT 2 When entry is complete press OK The zoom value and absolute precision correction value setting screen appears e To check the focus value settings or perform a text exposure to determine the optimum focus values refer to 9 Test Exposure A focus value of 1 pulse corresponds to 1um The larger the focus value the closer the focus point moves toward the drum For example if the focus value of a plate with thickness 0 24 mm is 2000 the focus value of a 0 30 mm plate will be approximately 1940 0 30 0 24 mm 60um hence 2000 60 1940 5 16 Chapter 5 User Menu ery 2 9 Setting the Zoom Value and Absolute Precision Correction Value For each resolution of the plate set the zoom value and the absolute precision correction v
17. Environment Management System certification Further to this Dainippon Screen has and still continues to do its best for environmental preservation by promoting manufacturing practices that do not harm on the environment 1SO14001 Environment Management System is an international standard designed to preserve the environment It places emphasis on the initiative of corporations and organizations to take responsibility for and to actively engage in activities for this purpose In addition to requiring that environmental regulations be observed and that the environmental impact of corporate activities be reduced it continually evolves in accordance with its unique environmental policy through the formulation execution practical review and amendment of goals It efficiently promotes activities for environmental preservation by getting manufacturers actively involved in environmental issues and also by obtaining the cooperation of customers through information they provide The following are requirements regarding product use and disposal for environmental preservation Please read thoroughly and faithfully observe the contents in the same manner as you would for safety related cautions Environmental regulations Laws enforcement ordinances enforcement regulations and bylaws exist that are meant to protect the environment Please consult your national state province or local government for more information about these and the punishments inv
18. Make arrangements to obtain the power supply indicated in Chapter 9 Technical Information e PT R power is supplied independently from the building side power switch therefore do not connect other devices to that power switch e The allowed range of voltage fluctuation in 200 V 240 V power supply areas is 6 10 If fluctuations in the power supply are greater than this use a stabilizer e A power cable is not provided with products sold outside of Japan For the PT R please obtain an 2 5 mm x 3 wire power supply cable that complies with the standards of your country and is rated at 300 V AC or higher If the cable described above does not comply to the standards of the country of installation please refer to the power supply nameplate attached to the PT R and provide a cable locally that does comply A readily accessible disconnection device building side power switch must be installed in the fixed building wiring before installing the PT R 2 4 End of Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Nee ee Names of Each Part This chapter gives an overview of the PT R and explains its configuration PT R4300 USERS MANUAL a 1 The PT R4300 Positioning labels for small sized plate Operation door Transport roller Ejection table SOS S Power switch Insertion table Positioning labels for large sized plate Fig 3 1 Plate transport section Operation doo
19. Product based on JIS C6802 Please refer to the list at the end of this manual to consult a Dainippon Screen office or agent regarding problems related to laser operation or regarding laser replacement Do not perform any adjustments or replacement by yourself of any part or internal structure that you may feel affects laser performance If any of the doors are opened during exposure the interlocks will activate and automatically stop the rotation of the rollers main drum and feed section as well as the movement of the transfer unit However approximately 4 seconds is required for the main drum to come to a complete stop Do not under any circumstance touch the main drum until it has come to a complete stop Chapter 1 Ensuring Safety CAUTION Before attaching the plate to the PT R verify that no paper or pieces of packaging remain on either side of the plate The thermal laser may cause paper or packaging to ignite and start a fire in the PT R The edges of the plate are very sharp When handling the plate be sure to use anti slip protective gloves If handled with bare hands the edges of the plate may cause injury Store plates in a place where the height is appropriate for removal without hurting your back Repeated strain to the back can lead to lower back pain Do not put your weight on the punch debris receptacle on the back of the PT R Doing so could lead to damage to the tray or an accident resulting from tripping
20. Remove the plate from the ejection table and close the operation door If you pressed REMOVE and remove the plate the screen will revert to the original screen after the operation door is closed and the next exposure will begin If you pressed CANCEL and remove the plate the online screen Ready will appear after the operation door is closed PT R4300 USERS MANUAL a rT Either the conveyor processor or stocker is not turned on or is in the busy status or is in error status Operation will resume when the ready status is reached When REMOVE is pressed the exposed plate will be discharged onto the discharge table This message appears when plate ejection to an online processor is selected and an exposed plate cannot be ejected because the bridge processor or stocker is not turned on an error has occurred or one of the units is busy Either the conveyor processor or stocker is not turned on or is in the busy status or is in error status Operation will resume when the ready status is reached When REMOVE is pressed the exposed plate will be discharged onto the discharge table CS es Fig 7 15 Plate remove request screen 1 Select one of the following procedures e Check whether the power to the bridge online processor or stocker is off Or check to see if there is a cause of the error and remove it When the bridge online processor and stocker are all in the ready state the exposed plate will automatical
21. contained in the selected printing machine data Ex811 Plate printer size specified by host computer is not registered This message appears when exposure is performed from a type B host computer RENATUS or TaigaSPACE etc and the plate size specified by the host computer is not contained in the selected printing machine data Confirm that the selected plate size is registered and that the plate data is registered in the printing machine data Ex812 lmage size specified by host computer is larger than allowable output image size This message appears if the specified image size from the host computer is larger than 830 mm x 660 mm or is larger than the possible output size for the specified printing machine data if virtual printer is selected when exposure is performed from a type A host computer HQ RIP etc Confirm the output image size and the possible output size for the selected printing machine data Ex813 Current offset of printing machine settings cause image to extend off plate This message appears if the image size specified by the host computer is within the allowable exposure area but the image extends outside of the allowable exposure area because of the offset settings in the secondary and primary scanning directions set for the printing machine information image positioning offset setting Confirm the image positioning offset settings 7 16 Chapter 7 Messages Ex814 Current offset of printing machine settings
22. door until they lock shut Chapter 6 Maintenance qoqooo 3 3 Cleaning the Transport Roller Clean the transport roller by following the procedure given below 1 Press OPEN at the online Ready screen The lock is released and the operation door slightly opens 2 Turn off the power switch Using a moist cloth a soft clean cloth with minimal fluff wipe clean the roller while rotating it LV L Transport roller Fig 6 16 Transport roller 4 Close the operation door until they lock shut 6 11 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL a SS_ gg 4 Cleaning the External Cover Filter Clean the external cover filter by following the procedure given below 1 Remove the external cover and then remove the external cover filter from the external cover External fan External cover filter External cover Fig 6 17 Removing the external cover filter 2 Wash the external cover filter with water or a neutral detergent 3 Allow the external cover filter to dry completely and then reinsert it in the external cover 4 Align the two tabs on the bottom of the external cover with the rectangular holes on the unit and insert the external cover into the unit i Se T Rectangular hole External cover Fig 6 18 Attaching the external cover filter 5 Reset the consumable timer i
23. in any of the following locations as safety problems failures and malfunctioning may result e Locations directly exposed to sunlight e Locations where electrical interference voltage fluctuations or noise may occur e Locations close to machines that emit strong magnetic fields e Locations subject to sudden changes of temperature e Locations close to sources of heat e Locations with high temperature or high humidity e Locations subject to vibration e Unstable locations where the floor is not level e Locations with dust e Location subject to condensation e Locations where the PT R might be exposed to chemical solutions smoke volatile gases or corrosive gases High temperature high humidity Vibrations unstable Fig 2 1 Bad installation locations Chapter 2 Installing and Moving the PT R ae aE Sa EE 3 Space Required for Installation To allow escape in the event of danger and enable access for maintenance leave at least 800 mm open around the periphery of the PT R Keep the floor free of obstacles and keep a path to the building side power switch clear 200 429 Communication cable 2 m Blower Vacuum hose 2 m S 1 200V to 240V a c 4 45 PT R4300 Power cable B S for blower 2 m o S Adjuster foot B t 750 l 750 E 800 1750 1000 i oO oO oO Units mm Fig 2 2 Installation space Keep 200 mm open around the periphe
24. intensity is measured periodically this type of error will occur when calibration could not proceed because the temperature inside the machine was too low This is despite the fact that calibration was determined as necessary after finding a laser that did not reach the specified intensity If this error occurs raise the working environment temperature and perform laser calibration from the user maintenance screen If you cancel this error you can expose only 23 plates after which the same error will occur when exposing the 24th plate Be aware that there could be unevenness in image quality until calibration is performed Ex82A Since the light intensity of laser diodes is detected as having deviated more than 5 from the specified value the equipment executes the calibration This warning message is displayed if automatic calibration was executed as a result of detection of laser intensity deviation during the laser measurement that occurs every 16 plates Carry out a check of the previously exposed plate in accordance with the explanation in If a warning message is displayed during automatic calibration under Chapter 5 17 Calibration Information After doing so please perform laser calibration in the user maintenance screen ExEF5 LD calibration can not processed because temperature of LD block is too low This message is displayed if the internal temperature of the PT R is so low below 20 C that laser calibration cannot be
25. is completed and the exposed plate is ejected to the ejection table the plate that was on standby is loaded and waits for the exposure instruction from the host computer By ejecting the exposed plates during exposure the next plate can be set and the waiting time for ejecting and setting is minimized This is recommended to increase productivity with the PT R 1 When plate loading is completed OPEN will appear in the online screen Press OPEN The lock is released and the operation door slightly opens Place the plate on the insertion table and peel off the interleaf paper Align the plate on the gradations corresponding to the size of the plate on the left and right positioning labels and push the plate in until it touches the shutter inside the transport Close the operation door by hand until it locks The plate loading screen will display Confirm setting and correct if necessary Then press LOAD 1 Plate 1 sin Printing machine 1 Fig 4 23 Plate loading screen Check the plate data and printing machine data that appears in the screen and then press LOAD The system begins loading the next plate If the plate data in the screen differs from the plate inserted press Plate to open the plate selection screen select the same plate data as the inserted plate and then press OK To change the printing machine data press Printing to open the printing machine information setting screen select the pr
26. is displayed using a different signal word Make sure you understand the contents of the labels well and act in accordance with them Operating the PT R4300 while ignoring these labels may result in an accident Signal word W AR N l N G WARNING indicates potentially hazardous situations which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not AU TI O N avoided or properly handled could possibly result in minor oi ee ee ae 2 moderate injury Compliance with CISPR22 Rules This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Compliance with FCC Rules Notice for the USA 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 interference 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 their own expense Changes or modifications no
27. is subject to the following two conditions ENSNEH MARRETT the p rod uct complies with 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and ESM SE OBE ET FCC rules 2 this device must accept any interference received ATALSA FLEVY including interference that may cause undesired SMS ICRRBESAZSCE operation HUET VCCI 1 This Class A digital appartus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la Clase A respecte toutes les exigences du Regiemental sur le material brouilleur du Canada Fig 1 6 Location of warning and caution labels 3 1 9 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL Label indicating that this is a Class 1 Laser Product Label indicating the power 2 ifi ti MODEL specifications Meee DATE VOLTS V AMPS A PHASE Hz kW lt MADE IN JAPAN Z830B L8 A Label indicating that the product conforms to CDRH regulations DAINIPPON SCREEN MFG CO LTD 304 sinkaichi sayama kumiyama cho kuze gun kyoto 613 Japan MODEL NUMBER PT R4300 VOLTAGE RATING 200 240VAC THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS AS APPLICABLE TO STANDARDS 21 CFR CHAPTER SUBCHAPTER J MADE IN JAPAN D This label is attached near the ground terminal to allow easy identification of the ground terminal in the PT R Fig 1 7 Location of warning and caution labels 4 Chapter 1 Ensuring Safe
28. performed 7 18 Chapter 7 Messages Exexx Exexx Exexx Exexx Exexx Exexx Exexx Exexx Exexx Exexx Exexx Exexx Exexx Exexx Exexx Exexx Exexx Temperature of the LD block in the exposure head rises Lower temperature of the environment Temperature of the LD block in the exposure head rises Wait for a while until temperature inside the machine falls down Temperature of the LD block in the exposure head lowers Increase temperature of the environment Temperature of the LD block in the exposure head lowers Wait for a while until temperature inside the machine rises The exposure head has dew Wait for a while until temperature inside the machine rises The exposure head has dew Raise temperature of the environment slowly The exposure head has dew Lower humidity It is just before an exposure head has dew Wait for a while until temperature inside the machine rises It is just before an exposure head has dew Increase temperature of the environment slowly It is just before an exposure head has dew Lower humidity Temperature of the radiator in the exposure head rises Lower temperature of the environment Temperature of the radiator in the exposure head rises Wait for a while until temperature inside the machine falls down Temperature of the radiator in the exposure head rises Please call a serviceman Temperature
29. power to the host computer by throwing the switch to the side after verifying that PT R initialization is complete PT R4300 USERS MANUAL a E 3 2 Turning Off the Power Shut down the host computer and turn off the power 2 Rotate the power switch lever of the PT R in the counter clockwise direction until it is horizontal Power has been cut when you can see O OFF in the power switch window 3 Verify that the PT R power has been turned off and then turn off the peripheral devices by throwing the switches to the O side 4 Turn off the building side power switch NCAUTION After using the PT R turn off not only the PT R power but also the building side power switch WARNING To prevent accidents be sure to turn off the PT R power switch and turn the building side power switch to OFF before performing maintenance or troubleshooting Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4 Messages during Initialization 1 When you turn on the PT R power switch a memory check begins If a check sum error occurs during the memory check the following screen will appear If this screen appears software must be downloaded from the personal computer Please contact a Dainippon Screen sales office or agent PT R4300 Memory check error Please download control program Fig 4 8 Check sum error screen When the memory check ends the initial screen appears PT R4300 Please press START Fig 4 9 Initial scree
30. procedures 2 4 Handling Power Failures N WARNING If a power failure in the external power supply occurs turn off the PT R and building side power switches in order to prevent accidents When the power is restored turn on the building side power switch and turn the PT R power switch ON again For more details refer to Chapter 4 3 Turning the Power On and Off PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 3 General Precautions 9 Q WARNING Do not turn on the power switch of the PT R or attempt operation until you have read this manual well and understand the contents The operator should wear appropriate clothing Cuffs are buttoned Wear safety boots Wear clothing that will not become caught in the machinery Long hair is tied back Cuffs are open A necktie or necklace is dangling Unneeded things are carried Excessively long Leer pants Slippers or sandals Q Q Fig 1 3 Operator clothing If you discover any abnormality or problem in the PT R contact your nearest Dainippon Screen office or agency to have appropriate measures taken Even in cases where the PT R is capable of continuous operation correct unattended operation is not guaranteed A trained operator who is able to handle emergencies and initial safety measures must be present during operation in case an abnormal situation occurs Our company offers courses on the proper handling of our products whenever needed
31. straight When an AT M type bridge is not connected the plate ejecting direction selection screen is not displayed Conveyor direction WL ee fz Fig 5 12 Plate ejecting direction selection screen lt When left is selected When straight is selected P When right is selected LZ When external discharge is selected When the AT M type bridge is installed it is set so that switching of the ejection direction can only be done for the direction the online processor or the stocker is connected If a direction is selected that the connected AT M type bridge cannot switch to an error will occur when a plate is ejected The direction of the arrow in the icon on the screen is the ejecting direction as seen from the front of the PT R Please select the ejecting direction for all registered media types that will be used 1 Select the ejecting direction or external discharge and press OK The laser power and drum rpm setting screen appears 5 14 Chapter 5 User Menu 2 7 Setting the Laser Power Value and Drum Rpm Value Set for the plate the laser power values and drum rpm values for each resolution eB a E These keys also move the highlighted portion ee I H Drum rpm values am omm IIE Laser power values Fig 5 13 Laser power and drum rpm setting screen 1 The highlight moves between the laser power values and drum rpm values each time you press
32. the operation door Because of the danger present when disassembling the PT R no one other than a specialized engineer who was properly trained at Dainippon Screen should carry this out Handling plate and plate punch debris Please acquire the services of a professional recycling company to take care of used plates and plate punch debris Lithium battery handling A lithium battery is used in the control panel of the PT R Under normal use the lithium battery has a life of five to ten years When it expires it should be disposed of carefully using special procedures for handling harmful substances When disposing of the PT R please contact the place of purchase or use the contact information at the end of this manual to request the services of specialized lithium battery removal and disposal personnel Disposal of replacement parts and the PT R itself When disposing replacement parts or the PT R itself please seek advice from the place of purchase or the contact information at the end of this manual or request the services of a professional disposal company that specializes in recycling If you have any questions regarding disposal please consult the place of purchase or contact the Dainippon Screen sales office or agency listed at the end of this manual 1 13 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 8 Environmental Protection In March of 2001 Dainippon Screen and all its manufacturing facilities including affiliate companies acquired ISO14001
33. the performance of the PT R we recommend regular inspections and prompt replacement of consumable parts Parts name Parts code Replacement quantity Average lifetime Optical filter element 500 hours External cover filter 1 000 hours Punch block 20 000 punches Trailing edge clamp 20 000 times Average lifetimes will vary depending on conditions of usage i e input power environment temperature humidity routine maintenance Fuses are not considered to be consumables however a charge is required Please note that the quantity required for each part varies by part 5 2 Information to be Specified when Ordering Parts When ordering a replacement part give the information listed below by referring to the nameplate on the PT R 1 Do you need only the part or do you need the replacement work done as well 2 Information on nameplate of unit e Model e Mfg no e Date of manufacture 3 Names and quantities of parts required and delivery date 6 14 End of Chapter 6 Chapter 7 I Messages This chapter explains the messages that appear in the display of the PT R operation panel PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 1 Display of Operation Request Messages When certain operations are required of the operator by output command from the host computer or other reasons A message like one of those shown in Fig 7 1 through Fig 7 15 and Fig 7 17 through Fig 7 19 will appear in the disp
34. to How calibration is performed on page 5 53 The image quality is not affected when this message appears However as there is a channel nearing life over please contact a Dainippon Screen sales office or agent to have the laser diode replaced Ex81B Some LD cannot be calibrated to target power Contact our office or agency and ask to replace them This warning message appears when there is a LD laser diode that cannot be calibrated even when the target power is lowered and thus the laser is calibrated to use only half of the 32 channels 16 channels for exposure refer to How calibration is performed on page 5 53 The image quality is not affected when this message appears however the time required for exposure will double As there is channel that has reached life over and can no longer be used please contact a Dainippon Screen sales office or agent to have the laser diode replaced Ex81C Some LD cannot be calibrated to target power Contact our office or agency and ask to replace them This error occurs when exposure is not possible at the LD laser power because there was an attempt to increase the laser power setting following calibration to a lowered target power due to the presence of a laser diode that could not be calibrated to the original set laser power refer to How calibration is performed on page 5 53 If this error occurs perform laser calibration in user maintenance 7 17 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL
35. 0 ia Initial value Inc Value 2 ED Increment value Count Count Start Point Exposure start point 0 0 830 0 eaea LEd 5 46 Test exposure setting screen In the above screen the value in parentheses above the initial value shows the laser power value or rpm focus value or zoom value in the media type selected when the plate was loaded Use it as a reference when performing the test exposure The initial value is the first laser power or drum rpm focus value or zoom value used in the test exposure The increment value indicates the amount of change from the initial value For example if the laser power increment value is set to 10 output will take place at increments of 10 from the initial value The count is the number of times the test exposure is to be carried out For example if the initial value of laser power adjustment is 50 the increment value is 10 and the count is 5 exposure will take place five times beginning at 50 and incrementing by 10 to 60 70 80 and 90 The exposure start point is the distance from the plate edge to the point where the test exposure begins This value is updated moved to the next possible exposure position each time a test exposure ends Press the resolution key and select the resolution value With each press of the key the setting changes as follows 1200 dpi gt 2000 dpi gt 2400 dpi gt 4000 dpi 2438 dpi gt 2540 dpi 1200 dpi En
36. No 1 A4 8page Set plate listed above Fig 4 4 Plate set request screen 7 Press OK The buzzer stops and the following screen appears 10 11 Press Open button to open door No 1 A4 8page Set plate listed above Fig 4 5 Operation door open screen Press OPEN The lock is released and the operation door slightly opens and set the specified plate For more details refer to 8 Online Mode Close the operation door to start loading When loading ends exposure begins When exposure ends the plate is ejected to the ejection table and the operation door opens Transfer the ejected plate to the online processor When you are finished turn off the power switch of the PT R first and then the power switch of the peripheral devices For more details refer to 3 2 Turning Off the Power 4 3 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 2 Connecting the Cables 4 4 Verify that all power to the system and host computer is off and then make sure that the cables are connected correctly The following diagram shows the cables connected to the PT R and where they are connected The cables to be connected are the two PIF cables The power cable and communication cable for blower control were connected during installation The PIF cable connects the PT R to the host computer F PIF connector 1 50 pin F PIF connector 2 25 pin PIF cable 1 PIF cable 2 a SJJ 9990099909990 YT ef fo EN a
37. O Perform a test exposure to adjust the focus fe Q c an mig Perform a test exposure to adjust the zoom N e fe 3 Perform a exposure to simultaneously adjust the laser power and drum rpm at O Perform a test exposure to simultaneously adjust the focus and zoom Perform an exposure for the test pattern registered in the PT R am 22 i Adjustment mode for service Cannot be used here Be sure to load the plate manually before performing a test exposure For more details refer to 6 Manually Loading the Plates e The Setting the printing machine information and Setting the exposure conditions are ignored when a test exposure or test pattern exposure is performed The start position for exposure in the primary scanning direction is approximately 25 mm from the bottom edge of the plate and the end position is approximately 25 mm from the top edge Both positions are fixed When a positive type plate is exposed burn out is not performed 5 34 Chapter 5 User Menu 9 1 Test Exposures for Adjusting the Laser Power Drum Rpm Focus and Zoom The procedure for performing test exposures for adjusting the laser power drum rpm focus value and zoom value is explained here The test exposure setting screen for laser power adjustment is used as an example Resolution key These keys can also move the highlighted portion Currently set value 5
38. Oo l et _ E We bt SN Nt eet WE No 100027907V00 For operators including the machine administrator USERS MANUAL Thermal Plate Recorder t lt ite 4300 PT R4300 Ver 1 0 Before attempting to operate this product you should thoroughly read and fully understand the contents of this manual The administrators of the PT R4300 should not let anyone who does not understand the contents of this manual operate or inspect the PT R4300 gue TO Prevent Danger m To prevent accidents from occurring follow the procedures and cautions indicated in this manual Safety information for the prevention of danger is given on pages ii and iii and in Chapter 1 of this manual From Chapter 2 on safety information is provided for any work or operation which is potentially dangerous A request to the administrators of the PT R4300 Be sure to deliver this manual by hand to the operators and maintenance personnel for the PT R4300 Operation of the PT R4300 All operators and maintenance personnel for the PT R4300 must read and understand all the contents of this manual before operating the machine or performing maintenance work on it Use and storage of this manual After reading this manual keep it nearby the PT R4300 for immediate reference whenever necessary As a safeguard in case the manual is lost write down or make a copy of the Dainippon Screen sales offices a
39. PACE version is not those given above Trueflow You can use both type A and type B For magazine selection when you select 1 through 15 the PT R printing machine information is selected type A Operation will be type B if magazine selection is set to Automatic When using type B the output image will exceed the effective exposure area In this case the image data outside the effective exposure area is cut off For more details refer to 7 Effective Exposure Area If multi output has been selected in the exposure conditions output will go to the plate currently loaded or the plate loaded immediately before output In this case the possible output image size is the same as for type A 4 10 Chapter 4 Basic Operation a a T 7 Effective Exposure Area When loading the plate onto the drum of the PT R clamps are used to secure the leading and trailing edges For this reason the parts of the plate that are hidden by or in the shadow of the clamps cannot be exposed by the laser The effective exposure area of the PT R is thus the area of the plate excluding approximately 15 mm at the leading edge and 12 mm at the trailing edge as shown below Trailing edge clamp E A E j Part not exposed approx 12 mm Effective exposure area Part not exposed E E pro 15 mm Leading edge clamp Fig 4 15 Effective exposure area If the leading and trailing grip margins are set to less than 15 mm or if
40. PT R4300 should be well grounded in these precautions and make every attempt to use the PT R4300 safely Although we have made every attempt to make this manual as clear and accurate as possible if you notice any omissions or any section that is unclear or erroneous please contact Dainippon Screen Expressions used in this manual In this manual procedures and explanations have alert symbols and signal words to signify degree of importance similar to safety warnings These are shown below Indicates items that will cause improper operation if performed These items must never be performed Indicates items that must be performed for proper operation These items must always be performed This alerts you that the PT R4300 has been damaged or that a restoration operation that requires time is taking place and or that materials are being wasted Be sure to follow the instructions This provides supplemental explanations and hints for avoiding operational errors Other terminology used in this manual e Unless otherwise specified the Thermal Plate Recorder PlateRite 4300 will be referred to by PT R e Brackets are used to enclose the names of menus and buttons Related manuals In addition to this manual Dainippon Screen also provides the following manual which is related to the PT R Please use in conjunction with the PT R Document name Parts Code Contents SA L4300 100027911V00 A detailed explan
41. SERS MANUAL nme Ew Press OPEN button and open door Set plate listed above This message appears if it is necessary to set a plate due to the output command from the host computer Press OPEN button and open door No 1 A4 8page Set plate listed above Fig 7 5 Plate request message 1 Press OK to stop the buzzer OK disappears CANCEL and OPEN will appear Press OPEN button and open door No 1 A4 8page Set plate listed above Fig 7 6 Plate request message 2 At this screen if you press OPEN OPEN disappears Set plate listed below and close door No 1 A4 8page cancer Fig 7 7 Plate request message 3 Set the plate indicated on the screen to the insertion table and close the operation door At this screen if you press CANCEL the output from the host computer is cancelled and a message informing that output has been cancelled appears at the host computer Chapter 7 Messages a EE SY Set Plate Listed below and Close Door This message appears if the operation door is open when it is necessary to set a plate due to the output instructions from the host computer Set plate listed below and close door No 1 A4 8page Fig 7 8 Plate request message 4 Press OK to stop the buzzer OK disappears CANCEL will appear Set plate listed below and close door No 1 A4 8page cance f Fig 7 9 Plate request message 5 Set the plate that is requested in the me
42. The unloading screen is displayed When the plate is ejected the lock automatically releases and the operation door opens Unloading 1 Plate 1 Fig 5 44 Unloading screen 2 Remove the plate Return to the user maintenance mode screen 8 Ejecting the Plates This function ejects through the online processor a plate loaded in the PT R If a positive type plate is exposed when multi output is set burn out is executed and then the plate is ejected For the procedures for using the online processor refer to the operation manual for the online processor 1 Select in the user maintenance mode screen and then press OK The plate will be ejected through the online processor When ejecting is completed you will return to the user maintenance mode screen 5 33 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 9 Test Exposure For the test exposure begin with a rough estimated initial value and large incremental value Then examine the exposure conditions and make the minute adjustments of the values Perform test exposures to set values for the laser power drum rpm focus and zoom suitable for the plate to be used for printing Select aj in the user maintenance mode screen and then press OK The test exposure selection screen appears Fig 5 45 Test exposure selection screen Perform a test exposure to adjust the laser power vl TS Perform a test exposure to adjust the drum rpm Al
43. V PBL PHM CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT MM LASER KLASSE 4 E APPAREL A LASER DE CLASSE 4 Label indicating the class power and wave length of the laser DANGER VORSICHT ATTENTION INVISIBLE LASER UNSICHTBARE RAYONNEMENT LASER RAVINE LEVT This label warns you that releasing an interlock whilean operation door with this label attached is opened may expose you to dangerous invisible laser radiation Fig 1 5 Location of warning and caution labels 2 Chapter 1 Ensuring Safety Label indicating that laser radiation exists inside LASER RADIATION AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION 32W MAX CW 808nm CLASS IV LASER PRODUCT b FnStA Laser Aperture Laseraustrittsbereich Fen tre du faisceau laser Label indicating the existence of a alaser aperture where the label is attached Label indicating high leakag e current HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT e Earth connection essential before connecting supply HOHER ABLEITSTROM i i i Vor Inbetriebnahme Label ind icating that Schutzleiterverbindung the product meets the Weratellan requirements for CE COURANT DE FUITE LEV marki ng gem Raccordement la terre indispensable avant le raccordement au r seau SNEAK RAORRCRT oT P AMETIZE Label indicating that This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules COBB BLA CEA Operation
44. alue for the primary scanning direction The absolute precision correction value is a correction of the length of the primary scanning direction For example if this value is initially 0 and an image is exposed that is 800 mm in the primary scanning direction but the exposed image is actually 799 mm entering a correction value of 800 799 800 x 100 0 125 will cause the correct length to be exposed dpi 0 1200 2000 2400 4000 2438 RE 0 000 6200 se R1 wall ellis Jie 6300 6200 6200 ES el A LIL E EE These keys also move the highlighted portion Absolute precision correction values 2540 el m m Zoom values Fig 5 15 Zoom value and absolute precision correction value setting screen 1 The highlight moves between the zoom values and the absolute precision correction values each time you press ENT Enter each value and press ENT To check the zoom value and absolute precision correction value settings or perform a text exposure to determine the optimum zoom values and absolute precision correction values refer to 9 Test Exposure 2 When entry is complete press SAVE The save confirmation screen appears Save Data Fig 5 16 Save confirmation screen 3 To save all of the set information as one Media Type 1 press YES and then OK Data is saved and the screen returns to the media type selection screen To not save press NO and the
45. appears when the interleaf paper on the underside of the plate is detected when the plate is set at the insertion table Ex1C9 When alignment is performed plate set position is out of range This appears when the position the plate is set at the insertion table is more than 15 mm off the proper set position Remove the plate perform initialization and then re set the plate properly 7 15 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL Ex600 Ex601 Either the conveyor processor or stocker is not turned on or is in the busy status or is in error status This warning message appears when plate eject to an online processor is selected and the bridge online processor or stocker is not turned on an error has occurred or one of the units is busy The message also appears if the bridge online processor or stocker turns off an error occurs or a unit becomes busy while a plate is being transferred from the PT R to the bridge Ex80C The result of the calculation Initial value increment value x repetition 1 exceeds the upper limit value This message appears if a setting for the test exposure exceeds a maximum limit Ex80D The result of the calculation Exposure starting point pattern width gap x repetition 1 exceeds the plate size This message appears if a setting for the test exposure has the exposure extend off the plate Ex80E The specified plate is not linked with the printer s data This message appears if the plate loaded is not
46. atathe at sean A oe en henna 3 6 24l Standard ACCESSORIES erivci ee Bees es Ae ea ute eee eee eee eae ee gba 3 6 2 2 Optional A CCESSOTMES se ieni eei eeen EE eae E ocd EE a EEE E EEE 3 7 4 Basic Operation T OVERVIEW ee sess Sete a a a e a e a E ean hee 4 2 2 Connecting the C ables ez ier iroto ee a e i E e A a a aaa eaoin 4 4 3 Turning the Power On and Offi neesiet niine r ea rE eE AEE EEE E 4 5 3 1 Turning Oni the Power 20 se atetn cies ite ani R RE A a 4 5 3 2 Turning Oft the POWEr emesene E etek deuteh death i ea ioe 4 6 4 Messages during Initialization eee eeeeseeeseecseceseceseceseeeseecseecseceaecsseceeeeneeeaeeeaeenaeens 4 7 5 Overview of Information Settings cece eesessecsseceeceeeeeeeeeseesaeceaecsseceeeseaeeeaeesaecsseeaeeees 4 8 6 Difference in Procedures Depending on Host Computer and Possible Output Image Sizes hiini iai ieee EEE EEEE RET i iA 4 9 T Effective Exposure Arean soi saectdaiseeecssesodssetert sacuasct yaeturedsnceuolsuoes sleatasussedetessaddeeriechivyedstoescd 4 11 8 Online Mode siete ice E ee ies ea eG ee 4 12 8 1 Load Plate Using an Exposure Instruction from the Host Computer cee 4 12 8 2 Load Plate before an Exposure Instruction Comes from the Host Computer 4 15 vii 9 8 3 Set Next Plate while Exposure is in Progress 000 0 ssscesecsceseeeseeeeeceecesecneceseeesneenaes Dot Gaim Calibration oreen taka deepest dees i o ia E ten eo aaet E det eased zee
47. ate _ gt Set media type Information Pressing NEXT E Set exposure mode Set punch name User maintenance Service le ONLINE OK NEXT ONLINE NEXT 1 Printing machine 1 2 Printing machine 2 Select Set printing machine and press OK 3 Printing machine 3 sh 3 ier 4 Printing machine 4 Set the printing machine information g For more details refer to 4 Setting the Printing 5 Printing machine 5 Machine Information ESC OK NEXT Select Set plate and press OK 3 Plate 3 4 Plate 4 Set the plate information For more details refer to 3 Setting the Plate 5 Plate 5 ESC OK NEXT 1 Media Type 1 2 Media Type 2 Select Set media type and press OK 3 Media Type 3 4 Media Type 4 Set the media type For more details refer to 2 Setting the Media Type 5 Media Type 5 ESC OK NEXT Cont on next page Fig 5 1 Offline mode 1 Chapter 5 User Menu Cont from previous page Processor D Manual Select Set exposure mode and press OK Set the exposure conditions including mirror positive negative and layout settings For more details refer to 5 Setting the Exposure Conditi
48. ating environment Storage environment Power supply Heat generation Sound pressure level Grounding Standard accessories Optional accessories PT R4300 External drum type Exposure 32 ch laser diode 324 x 370 mm to 830 x 660 mm 324 x 343 mm to 830 x 633 mm Thermal infrared photosensitive material 0 15 to 0 3 mm 1200 2000 2400 4000 2438 2540 dpi 5 um 20 plates hour 2400 dpi size can be made to A4 8 pages 724 x 615 mm F PIF Manual loading standard auto loading optional with auto loader 1750 x 1030 x 1178 mm 645 kg 1422 lbs Guaranteed operation temperature range 21 to 25 C 69 8 to 77 F with no sudden changes within a short time period Operating temperature range 18 to 26 C Humidity 40 to 70 RH no condensation or sudden changes Temperature 10 to 40 C 32 to 122 F Humidity 25 to 75 RH no condensation 19 200 to 240 V 6 10 50 60 Hz 4 0 kW Note 6 10 refers to the maximum allowed fluctuation it does not indicate a variation rate 13760 kJ 3440 kcal or 13652 BTU Less than 69 7 dB A Grounding resistance must be in accordance with operation site regulations Blower unit Punch debris receptacle Users Manual Punch unit type Dainippon Screen Bacher Protocol Komori others Cassette auto loader single multi Chapter9 Technical Information 2 External Dimensions 1750 L030
49. ation of the Single USERS MANUAL Cassette Auto Loader for the PlateRite 4300 MA L4300 100027914V00 A detailed explanation of the Multi USERS MANUAL Cassette Auto Loader for the PlateRite 4300 AT T4000 70199558 Adetailed explanation of the USERS MANUAL Processor Bridge AT T4000 The structure of this manual Chapter 1 Ensuring Safety This chapter gives information necessary for safe use of the PT R Chapter 2 Installing and Moving the PT R This chapter explains precautions for installing and moving the PT R Chapter 3 Names of Each Part This chapter gives an overview of the PT R and explains its configuration Chapter 4 Basic Operation This chapter explains the basic procedures for operating the PT R Chapter 5 User Menu This chapter explains the procedures for setting PT R parameters Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter explains daily maintenance and inspection procedures for the PT R Chapter 7 Messages This chapter explains the messages that appear in the display of the PT R operation panel Chapter 8 Jamming This chapter explains this typical PT R problem and the solutions Chapter 9 Technical Information This chapter gives technical information on the PT R vi Contents 1 Ensuring Safety TeoSablety RULES amrer eia etece dh Motes e eth ote a i E a ee felis Ueda a E eaa 1 2 2 Precautions Regarding the Electrical System ee eesesseceseceseeeeeeeeeeeeeesaecsaecsseeseeeeeeeees 1 4 Zi POWer Suppl
50. cause image to extend off plate This message appears if the image size specified by the host computer is within the allowable exposure area but the image extends outside of the allowable exposure area because of the positioning settings in the secondary and primary scanning directions set for the printing machine information image positioning fine adjustment Confirm the image positioning settings The allowable exposure area is the maximum plate size of 830 x 660 mm plus 9 mm on each the top bottom left and right Ex816 Some LD is nearing the end of its usable life Contact our office or agency and ask to replace them This message is displayed if a LD laser diode nearing the end of its usable life is detected when calibration is performed refer to How calibration is performed on page 5 53 Even if this message is displayed the image quality will not be affected However a channel is nearing life over so contact a Dainippon Screen sales office or agency and request for the replacement of the laser diode Once this message is displayed the same message will be displayed every time the PT R is turned on until you have the laser diode replaced and perform calibration Ex81A Some LD cannot be calibrated to target power Contact our office or agency and ask to replace them This warning message appears when a LD laser diode could not be calibrated to the set laser power and thus was calibrated to a lowered target power refer
51. control connector 14 pin Power supply connector for blower Chapter 3 Names of Each Part EE EE EE EEE Drum a N aA n oa EA Di Fig 3 6 Inside of front cover Cleaning roller Punching unit standard as a lao o Rear cover attachment hook gt R Q Drum Rear cover attachment hook Fig 3 7 Inside of rear cover 3 5 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 2 Accessories The following accessories are provided with the PT R 2 1 Standard Accessories Blower unit Blower unit Vacuum hose 2 m Communication cable UL2464 AWG24 x 7P 2 m Power cable 0 75 mm x 3 wires 300V for blower unit which plugs into PT R 2 m Blower unit Communication cable K a Power cable Punch debris receptacle SS 3 6 Chapter 3 Names of Each Part Users Manual 2 2 Optional Accessories The following items are available as options For more information or to place an order contact one of the Dainippon Screen offices or agents listed at the end of this manual Punch unit types Dainippon Screen Bacher Protocol Komori others Cassette auto loader single multi PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 3 8 End of Chapter 3 Chapter 4 I I Basic Operation Th
52. d 6 4 3 Clanin the Roller ni asi iectieeqeleh deen ened teeth A ges 6 5 3 1 Cleaning the Cleaning Roller 0 ieee eeeeseeeseeeseceseceseceseeseeseaeeeaecsaecaecsseeeeeseeeeeaes 6 5 3 2 Cleaning the Plate Insertion Roller 0 0 eee eseeseceseceeceseeeseeeeeecaaecsaeceeeseeeseeeeeeenaes 6 8 3 3 Cleaning the Transport Roller 0 0 eee ccsseeseceeeeeceeceesaeceeaeceeaeeceeeeeaeeeeaaeceaaeceeaeeeeaees 6 11 4 Cleaning the External Cover Filter eiigis iinan e aee iSe 6 12 PT R4300 Maintenance and Inspection Chart 2 0 0 0 cceeeesesseceseceneceseeeeeeeseeesecssecsaeenseeees 6 13 5 Maintenance Part 3 20 save deena t nE iene heated EA R ea ae eees 6 14 DP CONSUMADIES a op ces ia tects asd ecece tele dock se a Ga betula A a A ia Ubes de gacee stands Coscedecn deb eetea tonnes 6 14 5 2 Information to be Specified when Ordering Parts ces ceseceeeeeneeereesseceseceseeneeeees 6 14 T7 Messages 1 Display of Operation Request Messages cescceseceseesseeeeeesecesecsseceeeesseesaeeesecsaeesseeneeenes 1 2 2 Warnne Messages ar Ateen e a a e e e a e a soem seed Aokes 7 9 2 1 If There is a Mistaken Operation 000 0 ceeceseeceseeeeseceseceaeceseeseeecaeecaecnaecaeesaeeseeeees 7 9 2 2 Getting the Attention of the Operator during Operation 0 0 0 0 cee eeeeseeseceseceteeeeeeees 7 9 Se Error Displays eerror ee kath ao A E cave cht ehes EA A E RERE 7 10 3 1 Errors that Do Not Need to be Reset cee eeeesessecsseceseceeeeeeeeseeesaecaecaecneeee
53. date and time setting screen appears These keys also move the highlighted portion Year Month Day AA i 8 Time 3 46 Esc eme Fig 5 55 Date and time setting screen 2 With each press of ENT the highlighted display moves as follows Year gt Month gt Day Hour Minute Year Enter the respective values and press ENT 3 After input is complete press SAVE The save confirmation screen appears Save Data Fig 5 56 Save confirmation screen 4 Press YES and then OK to save the date and time setting The data is saved and you then return to the user setting selection screen If you want to cancel the save press NO and then OK You then return to the user setting selection screen Image output will not be affected if the date and time setting is wrong 5 42 Chapter 5 User Menu 11 Cleaning the Punch Interior Activate idle punching to clean the inside of the punching machine 1 Select Punch for cleaning in the user setting selection screen and press OK The punch for cleaning screen appears Start OK Fig 5 57 Punch for cleaning screen 2 Press YES and then OK to activate idle punching Idle punching is activated and you are then returned to the user setting selection screen When you do not want to perform idle punching press NO and then OK You are returned to the user setting selection screen 5 43 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL a E 12 Checkin
54. ding the plate manufacturer model number and thickness 15 types can be registered In addition to the 15 types No 1 through 15 that can be registered there are also 15 types No 31 through 45 that have been pre registered and these can be copied to No 1 through 15 Plate information This sets the plate size and media type information number 15 types can be registered Printing machine information This sets the plate information number grip centering and punch information 15 types can be registered Punch information This registers punch comments 9 types can be registered Note that there is a limit to the number of punch units that can be attached A service technician sets the punch block number and punch interval when he installs an optional punch mechanism Exposure conditions Only one type can be registered These settings are effective regardless of the printing machine information selected Set the information in the following order media type information plate information printing machine information and then exposure conditions For more details refer to Chapter 5 User Menu When you instruct the host computer to output to the PT R the plate data set in the printing machine information that was selected when the plate was loaded is automatically selected and output takes place according to the conditions set in the printing machine information 4 8 Chapter 4 Basic Operation 6 Diff
55. e processor do not attempt external loading and do not press the external loading start button For more details refer to Chapter 5 5 Setting the Exposure Conditions and Chapter 5 8 Ejecting the Plates NOTE For the procedures for using the online processor refer to the operation manual for the online processor 4 18 Chapter 4 Basic Operation Stopping the buzzer when ejecting plates You can set the machine so that the buzzer will not sound when plates are ejected For more details refer to Chapter 5 19 Turning the Buzzer during Plate Eject On and Off If set not to beep be sure to check that the arrow on the online screen which indicates ejecting to the online processor is not flashing when you want to insert a plate to the bridge Unloading 1 Plate 1 This arrow flashes when ejecting to the online processor Jorome Fig 4 27 Online ejecting direction screen When the online processor is busy When a plate is to be ejected from the PT R and the online processor is busy it will not be ejected until the online processor goes into standby Also if a plate is left on the AT T the PT R will recognize it as being in process and generate a warning message before the plate is ejected Precautions when changing AT T modes Automatic eject developing is possible with AT T connection machines However do not change AT T modes external loading etc or attach detach the stocker plate recep
56. e usage time to 0 h Clamp cycles oc After replacing the clamp the number of plate loads is displayed Plate winding cycles year This counter counts the number of times plates are loaded per year 5 44 Chapter 5 User Menu aaa 3 When the following screen appears press NEXT Punch cycles Max 10000 Punch cycles Max 10000 Punch cycles Punch cycles of each punch block Max 10000 Punch cycles Max 10000 next ESG me to punch cycle screens No 5 to Fig 5 60 Consumable timer setting screen 3 Punch cycles 0 The number of punches performed is displayed for each punch block Press NEXT again and the screen will change to the consumable timer setting screen 1 Press SAVE on any screen and the save confirmation screen appears Save Data Fig 5 61 Save confirmation screen 4 To save the consumable timer information press YES and then OK The data is saved and you are returned to the user setting selection screen If you do not wish to save the consumable timer information press NO and then OK You are returned to the user setting selection screen 5 45 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 13 Selecting the Display Language You can change the language used in the display 1 Press Language and then OK in the user setting selection screen The display language selection screen appears Cee Japanese Japanese Fig 5 62 Display language selecti
57. e describing the error is displayed A maximum of 160 error and warning messages are recorded 5 59 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL EE 21 Setting the Punch Name When an optional punch unit is installed a service technician will set the punch number 1 to 9 where the punch is installed to enable the punch and the punch hole pitch The punch can be used at this point however to make it easier to select a punch in the printing machine settings you can assign a name to the punch The following explanation uses the example of a Komori punch installed in Punch 1 with a punch hole pitch of 550 mm 1 Select Set punch name and then press OK in the offline screen The punch data screen appears Punch 1 Punch hole pitch Punch 2 unch hole pitc Punch 3 Punch 4 penon Dex Move to the punch data screen not currently displayed Fig 5 81 Punch data screen 2 Select 1 and then press OK The punch name entry screen appears Switch through the entry SC screens for uppercase letters lowercase letters and symbols numbers E Move the cursor indicating the entry position Komori 550mm a a o 3 3 m Delete the letter to the left of the cursor keee Kjee Njeje Eeee 3 ca a e ol iw E Clear the entered comment Q pej D m JJ wm D fo m Z E m m fo kal kjee Fig 5 82 Punch name entry screen DM V O Enter a s
58. ear or right side cover is not attached Attached the detached cover Ex14E Thumb screw is not tightened securely on the rear cover The servo stop switch is OFF This message appears when the hold down screw for the rear cover is not completely tightened or when the drum stop switch is being pressed Fully tighten the rear cover hold down screw Ex14F A plate exists on the discharge table in the transport unit during initialization This appears if a plate exists on the ejection table in the transport section during initialization Remove the plate from the ejection table and close door The initialization operation will resume 7 14 Chapter 7 Messages a EEE ES Ex150 A plate exists on the insertion table in the transport unit during initialization This appears if a plate exists on the insertion table in the transport section during initialization Remove the plate from the insertion table and close door The initialization operation will resume Ex156 The size check program of the centering function detects that the measured plate size is longer than expected one This appears when the plate that is set is longer in the x horizontal direction than expected by the machine Check the plate size Ex157 The size check program of the centering function detects that the measured plate size is shorter than expected one This appears when the plate that is set is shorter in the x horizontal direction than expected by the mac
59. ecified laser power when calibration was performed Once this error occurs and error resetting is performed exposure can be performed but the image quality will be affected irregularities may occur Contact a Dainippon Screen agency or sales office and request for the replacement of the laser diode Once this message appears it will be displayed as a warning after every fourth exposure performed until the laser diode is replaced and laser calibration is performed Ex400 Plate has already been loaded This message appears if a plate is trying to be loaded when there is already a plate loaded Ex401 Plate has not been loaded This message appears if a plate is trying to be ejected when there is no plate loaded Ex402 Door is open This message appears if the operation door is opened Close the operation door Ex143 A plate remains on the discharge table in the transport unit This message appears when there is a plate at the ejection table when there must not be one in the transport section during initialization etc Remove the plate at the ejection table Ex144 A plate remains on the insertion table in the transport unit This message appears when there is a plate at the insertion table when there must not be one in the transport section during initialization etc Remove the plate at the insertion table Ex14C Front rear or side cover is open Some interlock switch are OFF This message appears when either the front r
60. econdary scanning directions has been set to OFF Offset H These keys also move the highlighted portion GO Offset value for the secondary horizontal scanning direction Offset V Offset value for the primary vertical scanning direction Fig 5 30 Image offset setting screen Enter the offset value for the secondary horizontal scanning direction and then press ENT The highlight will move to the offset value setting for the primary vertical scanning direction Enter the offset value for the primary vertical scanning direction and then press ENT When entry is complete press OK The punch setting screen appears If image centering is set to ON in the primary vertical scanning direction and OFF in the secondary horizontal scanning direction an offset value can only be set for the secondary horizontal scanning direction Likewise if image centering is set to OFF in the primary vertical scanning direction and ON in the secondary horizontal scanning direction an offset value can only be set for the primary vertical scanning direction If image centering is set to ON in both scanning directions the image offset setting screen will not appear 5 25 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL The following diagrams show the relation of the image centering and offset value settings to the image output position Trailing grip du Bulpee du6 Bupe Offset V Leading gr
61. ect Set media type in the offline screen and press OK The media type selection screen appears Media Type 1 Media Type 2 Media Type 3 Media Type 4 Media Type 5 Move to the media type selection screen not currently displayed Fig 5 6 Media type selection screen 2 Select 1 and then press OK The negative positive type selection screen appears Comment Toor oml Fig 5 7 Negative positive type selection screen Positive type ink does not adhere to exposed parts of the plate Negative type ink adheres to exposed parts of the plate 5 11 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 3 Select the plate type and press OK The plate thickness setting screen appears When positive plate is exposed the section exterior to the image will burn out 2 2 Entering Comments Add a file name for saved data 1 Press Comment in the negative positive type selection screen The comment entry screen appears lt i E Switch through the entry screens for upper case letters letters Lelee ILE IIe and SIKOUR J k L N E gt M th indicati eee o o h e Ell Delete the letter to the left of the x 7 cursor R Clear the entered comment i Efese Enter a space 5 8 Comment entry screen a 2 Enter a comment and then press E You will return to the negative positive type selection screen and the entered comment will appear below Commen
62. ection Value eseeeeeeeeeeeeeee Setting the Plate nnani nin na n a aia e aa aa arain ini 3 1 Selecting the Media Typen se eenen ri eee o aieeaa eiaeaen 3 2 Entering COMMENS cvccsceaatescsread ra ee e a e Ee EE E E EE E 3 3 Setting the Plate S126 ie serene ear eoe ea E E AAEE E E Ee Setting the Printing Machine Information seeseeseeseeseeseereesesrrsresrrsressenresresrestrsresesressesess 4 1 Selecting the Plat t i7 ssc ate eee eel elke e iE SA lee reine ieee eee 4 2 Entering Comments siere eai e els Wet aa a E e clviak e ace tates 4 3 Setting the Grip Direction ennnen anaoa ia a iaeia 4 4 Setting the Leading and Trailing Grip Margins eessseeeeesreeserersreeresresserrrsreesesrers 4 5 Setting the Image Centering Method 00 0 ee eeccecesecesseceeaceceeeeeeeeeeesaecesaeceeaaeceeeeeees 4 6 Settings the Image Onset icc sce rest edhe tens aao hes E E E A T E E dete 4 7 Setting the Punch niama e cdssete sede ten heaves beg svsctoes D e R EEE A tie ete 4 8 Fine Adjustment of the Image Position 00 eee eeeeeceseceseceeeeeseecaaeceeceeeeseeeeeeeaaeenaees Setting the Exposure Conditions assenso a e n E aai Manually Loading the Plates miesenie iarna a E SE iae Manually Byectine the Plates scciscoelocstissttecsseiseiestescacetatedagd e erae Ea AE AEE E Ratei Ejec ne the Plates vasitseveetss yetoves n a AE e EE E E E REAN Test ERPOSUTE n aieia eaea or a ao A e ES aSr E ESEE aS rnr a EST aeiaai iaa 9 1 Test Exposures f
63. ed punch type from the registered punch types and then press OK The punch type will be linked to Printing machine 1 and you will return to the punch setting screen For the procedure for setting punch types refer to 21 Setting the Punch Name 3 After punch selection is complete press OK The image position fine adjustment screen appears 5 27 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 4 8 Fine Adjustment of the Image Position Perform fine adjustment shifting the print area of the image output position on the plate 5 28 These keys also move the highlighted portion A mm Shift amount in the secondary scanning horizontal direction Paper Position H Paper Position V 0 0 mm LJ JIE Shift amount in the primary R scanning vertical direction Esc save Fig 5 34 Image position fine adjustment screen Enter the desired shift in the secondary scanning horizontal direction and then press ENT The highlight will move to the shift setting in the primary scanning direction Enter the desired shift amount in the primary scanning vertical direction and then press ENT After input is complete press SAVE The save confirmation screen appears Save Data Fig 5 35 Save confirmation screen Press YES and then OK to save all the information you set as Printing machine 1 data The data is saved and you are returned to the printing machine information setting screen If you want
64. eeseeeeaaes 7 11 3 2 Errors that Ne ed tobe Reset ci siccscchsccatsbhatesersastdcctidesceusbensees ea a ANANE 7 11 4 Error Code Error Message snrnid o a 7 13 De Service C MSi eei N celeste a n AR AEE O E E E a a ad Ghee 7 20 8 Jamming LePlateJam Removall s2csii sjehotisdensetslcabsccadsctscaeensesecsts a eatea a e aa aaaea eta 8 2 9 Technical Information Te Specitications sirrettiin A 9 2 2 External Dimensions EEE E EEE S 9 3 Chapter 1 I TS Ensuring Safety This chapter gives information necessary for safe use of the PT R PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 1 Safety Rules Please observe the following safety rules 00 OOO YO Z WARNING The PT R contains high voltage electrical circuits Coming into contact with these circuits may result in severe injury and even death Exercise sufficient caution so as to never touch these circuits Never allow water to enter the PT R unit This may result in electrical shock and damage the unit Do not operate the unit when there are gas vapors in the air that may ignite or explode The PT R is equipped with interlocks to ensure operator safety With the exception of times when maintenance personnel are performing maintenance procedures do not disengage these interlocks Operating the PT R with the interlocks disengaged may result in serious personal injury The PT R has been classified as a Class I Laser Product complying with 21 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter J and Class 1 Laser
65. en 7 11 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL Close door Initialization begins when door is closed Exxxx Close door Initialization begins when door is closed Co eA Fig 7 22 Error reset request screen 3 When the operation door is closed initialization error reset will begin After initialization is properly completed you will return to the original screen or the previous menu screen 7 12 Chapter 7 Messages 4 Error Code Error Message The Exxxx error code is a four digit hexadecimal error code The last three digits of the four digit hexadecimal error code describe the contents of the error and the first digit is a code used inside the machine to determine the degree of the error or the procedure for resetting the error Exxxx Mechanical error This message is displayed if a plate jams or some other mechanical error occurs while the plate is being transported Press Detail for more detailed information Exxxx Electrical error This message appears if an error occurs in the electrical circuitry during exposure Press Detail for more detailed information Exxxx Exposure head error This message appears if an error occurs concerning the exposure head Press Detail for more detailed information Exxxx System error If this message appears it is most likely a problem with the controlling software Call a Dainippon Screen sales office or agency Press Detail for more detailed information Exxx
66. er head 1 Select Calibration information in the user setting selection screen and press OK The calibration information screen appears Calibration period xx h Time to next calibration xx h Reso Channel Pow Cal Warning 1200 xxch XXX Exxxx 2000 xxch XXX Exxxx 2400 xxch XXX Exxxx 4000 xxch XXX Exxxx 2438 xxch XXX Exxxx 2540 xxch XXX Exxxx ESC Fig 5 72 Calibration information screen Calibration period Automatic calibration is performed each time the indicated number of exposure hours elapses Normally 10 hours Time to next calibration This shows the exposure time remaining until the next automatic calibration The following information is displayed for each resolution Channels used EPA BEEE This indicates that the laser is calibrated to expose using the laser diodes of all 32 channels Oto 15ch we A number of laser diodes in channels 16 to 31 cannot be calibrated to the set laser power thus the laser head is calibrated for exposure using channels 0 to 15 16 to 31ch A number of laser diodes in channels 0 to 15 cannot be calibrated to the set laser power thus the laser head is calibrated for exposure using channels 16 to 31 POW sj f2iecieestihatten This indicates the percent of the set laser power to which the laser head has been calibrated Normally this is 100 A value less than 100 means that some channels cannot be calibrated to the set laser power a
67. er power for each channel If the laser power percentage for each channel is between 95 and 105 then there is no problem with exposure quality If there is a channel at 94 or below or a channel at 106 or above then perform laser calibration For more details refer to 15 Laser Calibration 4 Press OK Return to the user setting selection screen 15 Laser Calibration Calibrate the laser head for each resolution 1 Select Laser calibration in the user setting selection screen and then press OK The resolution selection screen appears Resolution Fig 5 66 Resolution selection screen 2 Press the button for the desired calibration resolution and then press OK The channel selection screen appears Fig 5 67 Channel selection screen 3 Enter the channels you wish to calibrate normally you will want to enter 32 to calibrate all channels and then press ENT 4 After input is complete press START 5 48 Chapter 5 User Menu Calibration is begun and the calibration screen appears Processing Now Please wait Fig 5 68 Calibration screen NOTE Calibration of one channel takes approximately 20 seconds and calibration of all channels takes approximately two minutes When calibration ends the user setting selection screen reappears 5 49 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL nme aw 16 Canceling Calibration On rare occasions the exposure quality may be worse after calibrating from the use
68. erence in Procedures Depending on Host Computer and Possible Output Image Sizes When you output an image from the host computer to the PT R the related plate is selected by choosing the registered printing machine information There are two procedures type A and type B for selecting registered printing machine information from the host computer as follows ce ss ce ea pe Type A Type B selecting the Printing machine No 5 Plate No 5 selecting the printing plate by the machine Printing machine No 6f a image size e e Fig 4 12 Selecting printing machine information Type A Set the number of the printing machine information registered in the PT R as the information for a virtual printing or multi entry machine By selecting a virtual printing machine the PT R printing machine information will be selected The possible output image size is the set plate size minus the leading and trailing grip margins plus no more than 1 0 mm The image position changes depending on the centering and offset settings Maximum image size Leading grip margin Trailing grip margin Leading grip margin Plate Fig 4 13 Possible output image size type A PT R4300 USERS MANUAL ne SZ Type B Edit paginate and output the image by compliant plate size Printing machine information that agrees with the output image size is selected the printing machine information that has a p
69. es based on the assumption that there exists a certain amount of dot gain The separation table generally assumes that each PostScript tint is reproduced to the same value on the film After that the tints undergo causes 2 through 5 listed on the previous page and the desired colors are created on the press sheet If calibration were performed so as to completely eliminate the dot gain 50 PostScript would create an effective dot area of 50 on the press sheet not the 70 area that the separation table assumes Complete elimination would therefore require changing the separation table While this is technologically possible it is not practical and not effective 4 20 Chapter 4 Basic Operation SSS aaa The general methods for calibrating a plate exposed with the PT R are as follows e Perform linear calibration on the plate The dot area on the plate will not be exactly equal to that of the PostScript file When creating a linear plate with the PT R perform linear calibration note that there are some media types that do not require linear calibration e Perform calibration to make the plate match a conventional film based printed material Linear plates create an overall dot gain that is a few percentage points smaller than plates created from linearly calibrated negative film This is because linear plates eliminate the dot gain created when the plate is made Similarly linear plates print several percentage points thicker than posit
70. g the Running Time and Setting the Consumable Timers View the running time of the PT R and the number of exposures performed and set the consumable timer for replacement of consumables 1 Select Consumable Timer in the user setting selection screen and then press OK The consumable timer setting screen 1 appears Running time COh Running time Actual running time Oh Actual running time Ch Exposure time Plate loading cycles 0 gt Plate loading cycles o Le Fig 5 58 Consumable timer setting screen 1 Exposure time Running time The total time the power has been on Actual running time The time the PT R has actually been in operation loading and unloading plates and exposing Exposure time The amount of time exposure has been performed Plate loading cycles The number of times plates have been loaded 2 When the following screen appears press NEXT External cover filter Max 1000h CO h RESET Usage time of external cover filter _ SSS Clamp cycles Max 20000 C Number of clamp cycles Plate winding cycles year Number of plate loads in 1 year Fig 5 59 Consumable timer setting screen 2 External cover filter When the running time reaches the maximum time 1000 hours a message appears telling you to replace the external cover filter After replacing the external cover filter press RESET to reset th
71. ginning at a drum rpm min 1 of 450 and incrementing by 50 to drum rpm min 1 of 500 550 600 650 and 700 8 Enter the exposure start point and then press ENT When performing a test exposure simultaneous adjustment the settings for the media type registered in the plate data that is selected when the plate is loaded are used for settings other than the initial value increment value and count in the case of a laser power and drum rpm test exposure the focus value and zoom value settings To set the initial value increment value count and exposure start point refer to Table 5 1 Input ranges under 9 1 Test Exposures for Adjusting the Laser Power Drum Rpm Focus and Zoom and set the values while paying attention to the following points The initial value must be equal to or more than the minimum limit Initial value increment x count 1 must be equal to or less than the maximum limit Test exposure start point 35 x horizontal count 1 must be equal to or less than the horizontal size of the plate Test exposure start point 100 x vertical count 1 must be equal to or less than vertical size of plate 40 mm 9 When entry is complete press OK The test exposure confirmation screen appears The confirmation screen for simultaneous adjustment of the laser power and drum rpm 2400dpi 700 75 0 Initial 650 rpm 50 0 Incriment 25 rpm 2 0 Count 9 10 Star
72. he original ones intended for the PT R4300 or other than those expressed in a contract made beforehand e Dainippon Screen accepts no responsibility for any damages that occur to the product programs or software due to situations that it has no control over such as remodeling disassembly misuse or inadequate environment provided by or performed by the customer e Dainippon Screen will bear absolutely no responsibility for any lost profits or damages resulting from the operation of this machine e All information appearing in this manual is provided only as a reference for operating the PT R4300 and as such contains no legal value and should in no way be used for any legal purpose Copyright 2002 Dainippon Screen Mfg Co Ltd The copyright for this entire manual belongs to Dainippon Screen Mfg Co Ltd Copying reprinting or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part in any media without our express consent infringes upon the copyright and the rights of the publisher iv Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Dainippon Screen Thermal Plate Recorder PlateRite 4300 The PT R4300 is intended for the purpose of exposing image data on a printing plate by laser We are confident that the PT R4300 will provide you with many years of high quality recording performance About this manual This manual is written for operators of the PT R4300 It describes operation procedures and safety precautions All operators of the
73. hed When REMOVE is pressed the exposed plate will be discharged onto the discharge table Ea eg Fig 7 11 Plate ejection request screen 2 Select one of the three following procedures e Check whether the power to the bridge online processor or stocker is off Or check to see if there is a cause of the error and remove it When the bridge online processor and stocker are all in the ready state the exposed plate will automatically be ejected to the online processor The next plate will load and exposure will continue The screen will revert to the original screen If REMOVE is pressed the exposed plate will be ejected to the ejection table The next plate will load and exposure will continue The screen will revert to the original screen If CANCEL is pressed the exposed plate will be ejected to the ejection table Output from the host computer will be canceled 7 6 Chapter 7 Messages EE If CANCEL or REMOVE is pressed the following screen will appear and the exposed plate will be ejected to the ejection table Unloading 1 Plate 1 Fig 7 12 Plate ejecting screen When ejecting is completed the following screen will appear Remove exposed plate and close door Fig 7 13 Plate remove request screen 1 Press OK to stop the buzzer OK disappears CANCEL and REMOVE will appear Remove exposed plate and close door Ee ee Co Fig 7 14 Plate remove request screen 2
74. hine Check the plate size Ex186 Drum s vacuum pressure is not sufficient This message appears if for some reason the vacuum of the drum has decreased Check if a blower hose or something has come loose Ex188 Drum operation is halted due to low pressure in the drum This message appears if the drum is stopped due to a lack of vacuum Ex189 Door is open This message appears if the operation door is opened Close the operation door Ex18A Door does not open This message appears if the operation door did not open Press OK If OPEN appears press OPEN to open the operation door If OPEN does not appear insert a long thin rod into the hole below the lock of the operation door and use the rod to unlock the lock and then open the door Ex18C Blower does not operate check if power to blower is not turned on if control cable is not connected or if blower is malfunctioning This message appears if the blower is not turned on if the communications cable is not connected or if the blower is malfunctioning Check if the blower is turned on or if the communications cable is connected If they are then the blower is malfunctioning Ex18E Door does not open because some interlock switch are OFF front cover or rear cover is open This appears if the front cover rear cover or right side cover is opened when you open the operation door Replace the open cover Ex1C8 A slipping paper under a plate was detected This
75. ig 5 21 Plate size setting screen 1 At the plate size setting screen enter the plate width and then press ENT The highlight will move to the plate length setting 2 Enter the plate length and then press ENT When entry is complete press SAVE The save confirmation screen appears Save Data Fig 5 22 Save confirmation screen 4 To save all of the entered information as Plate 1 data press YES and then OK Data is saved and screen returns to the plate selection screen To not save press NO and then OK The screen returns to the plate selection screen 5 20 Chapter 5 User Menu 4 Setting the Printing Machine Information Up to 15 sets of output conditions such as the media type leading grip margin trailing grip margin and image centering can be associated and saved as printing machine information Up to 15 different printing machine information types can be registered The procedure for registering printing machine information is given in 4 1 to 4 8 below Refer to the setting configuration in 1 3 Steps for Setting the Printing Machine Information To save the data after you have completed the settings press OK several times Display the image position fine adjustment screen Fig 5 34 and press SAVE When the save confirmation screen is displayed Fig 5 35 do step 4 in section 4 8 4 1 Selecting the Plate Here as an example the setting of Printing machine 1 is explained 1
76. in the image exposure system used for exposure of the material or the chemical processing that follows These factors can cause dot enlargement or contraction The amount of the effect depends on the lens and the resolution of the material Cause 3 The exposure step from film to plate Omitted in CTP This can cause tints to increase on negative film and decrease on positive film The effect is normally several percent in halftones Cause 4 The transfer of ink from the plate to the blanket and finally to the paper during the printing process This causes ink to spread by several percent In older CTP plate and image processing systems the effect is sometimes partially corrected due to the influence of soft dots the area of dots with ink is larger than the dots seen on the plate Cause 5 Light diffusion caused by the paper called optical dot gain This states that the ink dot absorbs more incoming light that the dot area on the paper For example depending on the paper type a perfect ink lattice pattern composing a 50 Euclidean absorbs 60 to 75 of the light hitting the paper Optical dot gain is the primary cause of single dot gain and is impossible to avoid The purpose of calibration is not to completely eliminate dot gain so that a 50 PostScript tint creates a 50 effective dot area on the press sheet If this were done the resulting printed image would be blurred and lack contrast The separation table creates CMYK plat
77. inside the machine around the exposure head rises Lower temperature of the environment Temperature inside the machine around the exposure head rises Wait for a while until temperature inside the machine falls down Temperature inside the machine lowers Temperature inside the machine lowers Increase temperature of the environment When there is a problem with the ambient temperature or humidity one of the above warning or error messages will appear Resolve the problem as directed by the message 7 19 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 5 Service Calls 7 20 Z WARNING If an A or B service call error occurs you must call a Dainippon Screen office or agent without fail Wait for help or proceed with the error recovery procedure in accordance with the instructions you are given by the service technician There are two types of service calls A and B depending on the nature of the error They are defined as follows A This type of error involves the rear edge clamp This type of error cannot be B wa cleared without the help of a certified Dainippon Screen service technician After such an error even power switch operation does not work Please call a Dainippon Screen office or agent as soon as possible This type of error occurs during plate transfer during drum winding etc and cannot be cleared automatically However if the plate that caused the error is removed from the PT R it may be po
78. inting machine data to be used and then press LOAD After punching the loaded plate waits in standby until the completion of exposure of the previously set plate Chapter 4 Basic Operation When exposure of the previously set plate ends and the plate is ejected the next plate loads When loading is completed the operation door lock releases the plate removal request screen is displayed and the buzzer beeps repeatedly Remove exposed plate and close door Fig 4 24 Plate removal request screen Press OK to stop the buzzer and then remove the exposed plate If another plate is to be set repeat this procedure from step 2 If no more plates are to be set close the operation door When using Version 4 3 Rev F or Version 6 0 or later of RENATUS or TaigaSPACE and YMCK output is selected the blinking message The next plate is same too is displayed on the online screen during exposure of the first three plates In this case the message disappears when the next plate is set Recording XX 1 Plate 1 The next plete is same too Fig 4 25 Message screen 4 17 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL _ ne IOa a u MMMM Precautions when the STOP button is pressed to stop the PT R during exposure Action when STOP button is pressed Action after STOP button is pressed Exposure continues from stopped plate Image output from RIP is exposed g P P according to command to continue from the Display sho
79. ions on the labels when operating the PT R This label reminds you to CAUTION a BE SURE TO REMOVE THE remove the interleaf papaer INTERLEAF PAPER ON i BOTH SIDES OF THE from both sides of the plate PLATE BEFORE SETTING THE PLATE when you set the plate VORSICHT ACHTEN SIE VOR DEM EINSETZEN DER PLATTE DARAUF DAS ZWISCHENLAGENPAPIER AUF BEIDEN SEITEN DER PLATTE ZU ENTFERNEN ATTENTION S ASSURER DE RETIRER LE PAPIER INTERCALAIRE DES DEUX COTES DE LA PLACER LA PLAQUE idx FANNIE HD SA aL Y BRUT ty bLTFSl Prag Yj ZA Fig 1 4 Location of warning and caution labels 1 1 7 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 1 8 v LASER RADIATION LASER STRAHLUNG RAYONNEMENT LASER Label indication that laser radiation exists inside LASER RADIATION AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION 32W MAX CW 808nm CLASS IV LASER PRODUCT Label indicating that laser radiation exists inside TEME INVISIBLE UNSICHTBAREN RAYONNEMENT LASER AAT ot LASER RADIATION LASER STRAHLUNG NON VISIBLE E Abitiot BRATS FM Avon EVE OR SKIN BESTRAHLUNG VON AUGE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE RE URTEY LINZE mg EXPOSURE TO DIRECT ODER HAUT DURCH DE L CEIL OU DE LA PEAU OR SCATTERED RADIATION E DIREKTE ODER STREUSTRAHLUNG VERMEDEN 32W MAX CW 808nm 32W MAX CW 808nm 32W MAX CW 808nm E 32W MAX CW 808nm DIAS
80. ip Trailing grip diuu6 Bulpee du6 Buea Leading grip Trailing grip dub Bupe Offset H t Offset V i gt Leading grip Offset H Offset V dub Bulpeey Trailing grip b lt gt Offset H lt _ gt Offset H tb Leading grip diuu6 Bulpeey du6 Buea Fig 5 31 Relation of image output positions When an image is output from the host computer an error will occur if the image is moved by an offset setting to the point that it extends beyond the plate size minus the leading and trailing grip settings Example Trailing grip Trailing grip Offset V Offset H Leading grip Leading grip If multi output has been selected in the exposure condition settings the settings for image centering in the secondary scanning direction and image offset in the secondary scanning direction will be ignored 5 26 Chapter 5 User Menu 4 7 Setting the Punch Set the punch type and punch for drum positioning pins Fig 5 32 Punch setting screen 1 Press Punch The punch selection screen appears Punch 1 Punch 2 Punch 3 Punch 4 NEXT ok Move to the punch selection screen OK not currently displayed Fig 5 33 Punch selection screen If OFF is selected the plate will not be punched 2 Select the desir
81. is chapter explains the basic procedures for operating the PT R PT R4300 USERS MANUAL EE 1 Overview The general procedure for operating the PT R is explained here For detailed operating procedures refer to the appropriate section 1 Verify that all doors and covers are closed Turn on the power switch of the peripheral devices first and then the power switch of the PT R For more details refer to 3 1 Turning On the Power A memory check of the PT R begins When the memory check ends the initial screen appears on the display PT R4300 Please press START Fig 4 1 Initial screen 2 Press START Initialization of the PT R begins When initialization ends the online Ready screen appears 1 Plate 1 p CO A Fig 4 2 Online Ready screen 3 Press OFFLINE The display changes to the offline screen _Setprining mactine _setpae samaan _Setexposure mode user maintenance onne ox D Fig 4 3 Offline screen Chapter 4 Basic Operation Based on the plate to be used set the proper parameters in Printing machine information settings Plate settings and Media type settings For more details refer to Chapter 5 User Menu Press ONLINE to return to the online screen Initiate output from the host computer The following screen appears on the operation panel of the PT R and the buzzer beeps repeatedly Press Open button to open door
82. ive plates To match plates created with conventional positive or negative film to the PT R reduce the deviation in highlights and shadows to zero This method is suited to the overall print characteristics of film based printing and it offers excellent highlight and shadow reproduction e Calibrate so that the print characteristics of plate printing match standard gain profiles such as those of proofs and SWOP This method is effective for standardizing and equalizing the tone reproduction curves of different printing machines and paper however repeated calibrations and corrections are necessary When measuring the press sheet to adjust the calibration curve be sure to operate the printing machine using standard solid ink densities and the optimum balance of ink and water 4 21 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 4 22 End of Chapter 4 Chapter 5 E User Menu This chapter explains the procedures for setting PT R parameters PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 1 Offline Mode 1 1 Offline Mode Hierarchy Press OFFLINE in the online screen to display the offline screen To return to the online screen press ONLINE The hierarchy of the offline mode is as shown below Press ESC at any screen to return the previous screen Set information in the following order Media type Plate Printing machine information and Exposure conditions Set printing machine Set pl
83. k the original screen or its previous menu screen so you can resume operation 3 2 Errors that Need to be Reset If the error requires you to reset the error before you can resume operations pressing OK at the error display screen will bring up one of the screens shown on the following page Pressing ESC on these screens will return you to the error display screen and pressing Detail brings up the detailed error message Press START button Pressing START button begins initialization Exxxx Press START button a Pressing START button begins initialization Fig 7 20 Error reset request screen 1 Press START to begin initialization error reset After initialization is properly completed you will return to the original screen or the previous menu screen Remove plate in transport unit and close door Initialization begins when door is closed This message appears if it is necessary to remove a plate from the transport unit before starting initialization error reset Exxxx Remove plate in transport unit a and close door Initialization begins when door is closed Co Ga Fig 7 21 Error reset request screen 2 Remove the plate from the transport unit insertion table ejection table or both and then close the operation door When the operation door is closed initialization will begin After initialization is properly completed you will return to the original screen or the previous menu scre
84. l to indicate what it is and to indicate that it is a dangerous and or toxic waste Making sure it will be distinguished from other waste request the storage and processing services of the disposal company e Submit your official report for disposal of dangerous and toxic wastes by the required date to the applicable department of your national state provincial or local government Handling of valuable resources Although materials that can be recycled such as plates PS plates do not classify as waste they should be treated as industrial waste if they will be disposed of as garbage 1 15 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 1 16 End of Chapter 1 Chapter 2 eT Installing and Moving the PT R This chapter explains precautions for installing and moving the PT R PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 1 Installing and Moving the PT R4300 Installation and moving of the PT R must be performed by a Dainippon Screen appointed service comapny or service technician Dainippon Screen bears absolutely no responsibility for any damage breakdowns or malfunctioning resulting from installation or moving by anyone other than a Dainippon Screen appointed service comapny or service technician and Dainippon Screen extends no guarantees regarding safety in such a case If you need to have the PT R moved or installed consult one of the Dainippon Screen offices or agency listed at the end of this manual 2 Installation Location Do not install the PT R
85. late size setting screen appears 3 2 Entering Comments Add a file name for registered data 1 Press Comment in the comment media type setting screen The comment entry screen will appear lt Ill Switch through the entry screens for uppercase Le letters lowercase letters and keee E symbols numbers Fea ol Move the cursor indicating the entry position a cc Delete the letter to the left of the nanna an EEEN E NENE Clear the entered comment spc Enter a space Fig 5 20 Comment entry screen 2 Enter a comment and then press EY You will return to the comment media type setting screen and the entered comment will appear below Comment The comment entered here will appear in the screen that asks you to set a plate and the screen that asks you to select a plate to be set We recommend that you enter the size name size and thickness and the media type name when using multiple media types as shown in the following example A4 8 page 650 550 0 24mm A4 8 page 650 550 0 24mm LH P1 5 19 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL ae 3 3 Setting the Plate Size Set the plate size The size to be set is the total area including the print area and the leading and trailing grip settings The maximum plate size that can be set is 830 x 660 mm and the minimum size is 324 x 370 mm Size mm These keys also move the highlighted portion Plate width Plate length F
86. late size that differs the least within 1 0 mm from the image size output from the host computer If there are two or more printing machine information types that have the same plate size the type with the lower registration number will be selected The possible size of the output image is the plate size within 1 0 mm Images smaller than this also cannot be output When using type B the grip direction leading and trailing grip margins centering and offset when centering is OFF settings in the printing machine information are ignored the settings have no meaning because the image to be output is the same size as the plate Only the punch selection and fine adjustment of image position settings are effective You cannot do the following with type B e Use plates of the same size which have different thickness e Output images which are smaller than the plate size Minimum image size Plate Maximum image size Fig 4 14 Possible output image size type B AD RIP HQ RIP You can only use type A RENATUS TaigaSPACE Both type A and type B can be used with Ver 4 3 Rev For Ver 6 0 When outputting to the PT R you can select magazines at the output information window Here when you select 1 through 15 PT R printing machine information will be selected type A Operation will be type B if magazine selection is set to Automatic Operation will be type B if the RENATUS or TaigaS
87. lay and a buzzer will beep intermittently If this occurs follow the command of the request message When the message in Fig 7 1 or Fig 7 2 is displayed the lock is released and the operation door opens Remove exposed plate and close door This message appears if a plate remains on the ejection table during plate ejection Remove exposed plate and close door Fig 7 1 Plate removal request message 1 Press OK to stop the buzzer Remove the plate from the ejection table and then close the operation door Remove plate in transport unit and close door Process resumes when door is closed This message may appear if a plate remains on the ejection table during plate ejection Remove plate in transport unit and close door Process resumes when door is closed Fig 7 2 Plate removal request message 2 Press OK to stop the buzzer CANCEL appears Chapter 7 Messages Remove plate in transport unit and close door Process resumes when door is closed cancer Fig 7 3 Plate removal request message 3 Remove the plate from the ejection table and then close the operation door If you press CANCEL without closing the operation door the process will be cancelled Close door to unload plate This message appears if the operation door is open during plate ejection Close door to unload plate Fig 7 4 Plate ejection preparation request message Close the operation door 7 3 PT R4300 U
88. ly be ejected to the online processor e Press REMOVE to eject the exposed plate to the ejection table 7 8 Chapter 7 Messages 2 Warning Messages If a mistaken operation is performed or if it becomes necessary to warn the operator for some reason a four digit hexadecimal error code Exxxx and an error message like the following will appear in the display Error code EXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX a XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX p Erormessage XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Fig 7 16 Warning message screen The last three digits of the four digit hexadecimal error code describe the contents of the error The first digit of the error code is a code used inside the machine to determine the degree of the error or the procedure for resetting the error For more details refer to 4 Error Code Error Message 2 1 If There is a Mistaken Operation A screen like the one shown in Fig 7 16 above will appear and the buzzer will beep Press OK to return to the original screen or its previous menu screen and resume operations 2 2 Getting the Attention of the Operator during Operation A screen like the one shown in Fig 7 16 above will appear and the buzzer will beep continuously until OK is pressed When OK is pressed the previous screen reappears and operation resumes PT R4300 USERS MANUAL a eT 3 Error Displays If an error occurs the following screen appears and the buzzer beep
89. mp gsoooo90090909000 e900990090900 Y Y x K N mos To host aD computer es LX Power cable connector Communication cable for blower control connector for blower control To blower Fig 4 6 Cable connectors Chapter 4 Basic Operation 3 Turning the Power On and Off Faulty operation and errors are caused by turning off and then immediately on the PT R power switch Wait about five seconds before turning the power switch back on OFF Fig 4 7 Power switch 3 1 Turning On the Power Be sure to turn on the power to the peripheral devices any optional devices before you turn on the power to the PT R Make sure that the host computer is turned off and that all doors and covers are shut Turn on the building side power switch Turn on the power switches of the peripheral devices by throwing the switches to the side Rotate the power switch lever of the PT R in the clockwise direction until it is vertical Power is being supplied when you can see ON in the power switch window A memory check begins If an error is detected during the memory check a message will appear on the display For more details refer to 4 Messages during Initialization When the memory check ends START appears in the display Press START to begin initialization of the PT R iea Turn on the
90. n 2 Press START to begin initialization of the PT R The following screen is displayed during initialization Initializing Please wait Fig 4 10 Initialization screen When initialization ends the online Ready screen appears 4 7 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 5 Overview of Information Settings The information settings in the PT R have the following configuration This information must be set before a plate can be loaded in the PT R and exposed Printing machine information Media type information m Plate information ne Oe Comments Comments Media type information number Positive type negative type Size Thickness Te Detection distance for the plate poor contact sensor Discharge direction H when connected to the AT M Laser power for each resolution i Rotational speed for each resolution P nch interval Focus for each resolution e a a a aeea aea Zoom for each resolution Primary scan length correction for each resolution Comments Plate information number Grip direction Leading and trailing grip margins Centering Offset when centering is OFF Punch number Fine adjustment of image position m Punch information Comments Punch block number r Exposure conditions Mirror Negative positive Layout Offset for multi output Fig 4 11 Configuration of information settings Media type information This sets information regar
91. n OK The screen returns to the media type selection screen 5 17 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 3 Setting the Plate The information for a maximum of 15 media types can be registered The procedure for setting the information is as given in 3 1 to 3 3 below To save the data after you have completed the settings press OK several times Display the plate size setting screen Fig 5 21 and press SAVE When the save confirmation screen Fig 5 22 is displayed do step 4 in section 3 3 3 1 Selecting the Media Type Here as an example the setting of Plate 1 is explained 1 Press Set plate and then OK in the offline screen The plate selection screen appears NEXT Move to the plate selection screen not currently displayed Fig 5 17 Plate selection screen 2 Select 1 and then press OK The comment media type setting screen will appear Comment Media Type 1 Selected plate type Use this to copy and register information pony form from another registered media type Fig 5 18 Comment media type setting screen 3 Press Media The media type selection screen appears Chapter 5 User Menu Media Type 1 Media Type 2 Media Type 3 Media Type 4 Media Type 5 EET Move to the media type selection screen not currently dispalyed Fig 5 19 Media type selection screen For the procedure for registering media types see 2 Setting the Media Type 4 Press OK The p
92. n the user settings For more details refer to Chapter 5 12 Checking the Running Time and Setting the Consumable Timers 6 12 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 13 uJUOW yea JO 9UO sn pue ae Siuy jo Herat yOoyo e yum UWNIOD ayep y yew uooadsu Buruoad ayy Z Naa DS IOM TWANVW SHASN eu pesy L SUJUOU Juawade dad 10 Aouabe 10 99140 40 sInoy s jes u 19S uoddiuleq e 28 uop 00g Aana SINo sy Op JOU snw nog 9UO NOlILNYO Y Bulysem Jaye Aja18 dwod p 0 1941 Molly ua610 9p eJ4 N U L JO 1 FEM Y IM YSeM pue 1 l 19A09 19409 JEUI9 XO y WOI 194 1 BY OAOW HY jeusa xXy Jaq WaysAs yeondo JOTEM UUM p u s ow jUl JOJO JEWIUILU YJO D UBD Yos e YIM d M UOILESU 3ld JOTEM y m PSUd SIOU jUl JEWIUILW y 0 9 ueajo yos e YIM adim 131101 Buluea Q Jouea o wji 10 joyooye jAy YIM eM UBEQ sey yey lui JO WNWIUIW ym y 0 9 ueajo Yos e YIM ga ueajun 3y diM wnq 910e1d9091 s q p yound y wou suq p y und sAowey suq p yound le 06 62 8 Z Z Z WZ Z Iz OZ 6 Bt Li 9L SL vlez uO Ee 8295S eraa josimednS yeyo uonoadsuj pue SOUBUSIUIEW OOEPHY Ld UON Je3A PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 5 Maintenance Parts 5 1 Consumables The following parts are consumables and therefore a charge is required to purchase the parts and have replacement work done even if the warranty period has not expired To maintain
93. nching on a regular basis Be sure to remove punch debris regularly as explained below 1 Slide the punch debris receptacle upward to remove it from the installation hooks on the rear cover Then remove the punch debris receptacle Installation hooks for Punch debris outlet punch debris receptacle a A 4 Installation hooks for Punch debris receptacle punch debris receptacle Rear cover Fig 6 4 Punch debris discharge section 2 After collecting the punch debris reattach the punch debris receptacle The punch debris may overflow if not removed 6 4 Chapter 6 Maintenance 3 Cleaning the Roller 3 1 Cleaning the Cleaning Roller Clean the cleaning roller by following the procedure given below ZA WARNING e Do not under any circumstance remove screws or covers not indicated in this step Do not touch the drum and sensor stay 1 Turn off the PT R 2 Loosen the two thumb screws at the top of the rear cover 3 Pull the rear cover toward you and up to remove it Rear cover Fig 6 5 Removing the rear cover 4 Loosen the thumb screws at the supports one at each end for the cleaning roller brown and lift up the retainers that hold down the cleaning roller Cleaning roller retainers Thumb screw Thumb screw Cleaning roller a A Cleaning roller Fig 6 6 Inside of rear side of unit PT R4300 USERS MANUAL Remove the cleani
94. nd agencies listed at the end of this manual WARNING Do not turn on the power of the PT R4300 until you fully understand all of the safety warnings Do not perform any operations not listed in this manual If instructions in this manual are not followed a serious accident or disaster may result Safety information in the USERS MANUAL In the text of this manual we draw your attention to and supply safety information about matters accompanying operations of the PT R4300 which are potentially dangerous to you or the people around you Be sure to read this information well and act in accordance with it As described below the signal words that accompany this safety information differ according to the level of danger This signal word is used for situations where death or W An N NG oe serious injury to the user may result if the warning is O popes tere ignored and the instrument is used improperly le _ This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous C sdl O N oe situation which if not avoided or properly handled eee ete ae ere could possibly result in minor or moderate injury 7 Warning labels Warning labels have been attached to parts of the PT R4300 which are of potential danger to operators and maintenance personnel or which may cause damage The warning labels are divided into two types depending on the level of danger WARNING and CAUTION As explained below each type
95. nd thus calibration is performed with a reduced laser power so that exposure takes place at a laser power higher than the laser power set for the plate type this does not affect exposure quality If the value displayed is calibration did not take place normally thus exposure quality will be adversely affected C l esaiar When the exposure time indicated in Calibration period elapses and calibration is required req will appear until calibration is performed After calibration is performed done will appear 5 52 Chapter 5 User Menu Warning This displays the code of warnings or errors that occurred during calibration Nothing will appear if calibration was completed normally It is normal when 32ch appears for the channels used 100 appears for the laser power and nothing appears under Warning If this does not appear please contact a Dainippon Screen sales office or agent Automatic calibration To maintain excellent exposure quality the laser is automatically calibrated after every 10 hours of exposure This automatic calibration is performed as necessary before exposure begins after reception of an exposure instruction from the host computer Calibration is completed in one or two minutes after which exposure begins The online screen appears as follows during calibration Calibration 1 Plate 1 Fig 5 73 Online screen during calibration The automa
96. ng roller brown 6 Wipe clean the cleaning roller with a rag or other piece of cloth soaked in water make sure the cloth is free of lint soft and clean Cleaning roller Fig 6 7 Cleaning roller 7 Insert the cleaning roller brown back into its supports 8 Close the retainers down on the cleaning roller and firmly tighten the two thumb screws Cleaning roller retainers Cleaning roller support Cleaning roller support Cleaning roller Fig 6 8 Internal rear view 9 10 Chapter 6 Maintenance Set the bottom edge of the rear cover on the two hooks on the unit and attach the cover so that the thumb screws align with the thumb screws holes Rear cover Fig 6 9 Attaching the rear cover Tighten the thumb screws until they no longer turn If the thumb screws are not completely tightened the interlock function will be activated Even if plate loading and ejecting are possible when the thumb screws are not completely tightened an error may occur during exposure When the strongly tightened the rear cover may resonate PT R4300 USERS MANUAL qm SZ 3 2 Cleaning the Insertion Roller Clean the insertion roller by following the procedure given below 1 Press OPEN at the online Ready screen The lock is released and the operation door slightly opens Turn off the PT R Remove the thumb screws holding the ejection table one at each end and remove the ejec
97. ngle output with a plate loaded on the drum If you change from multi output to single output with a plate loaded on the drum multiple exposure may occur on the next output or the plate may be ejected without being burned out If a plate is loaded eject the plate before changing the setting Normally single output is used Use multi output for the following situations When you want to output the same image several times to one plate while changing exposure conditions such as the laser power each time after exposure is complete When you want to output several images to one plate without using pagination Multi output is for exposure and test printing for such purposes as dot gain adjustment We do not recommend using a plate exposed using multi output for actual finished work printing Take careful note of the following when doing multi output Do not attempt to cancel output from the host computer by such means as pressing STOP or CANCEL on the PT R operation panel Doing so may cause faulty exposure Do not set the next plate while an exposure is in progress Select the desired exposure condition and press SAVE The save confirmation screen appears Save Data Fig 5 38 Save confirmation screen Press YES and then OK to save all of the condition settings The data is saved and you are returned to the offline screen If you want to cancel the data save press NO and then OK You then return to the
98. of the leading edge clamp indicated by arrow remove the plate from the leading edge clamp Z CAUTION Pulling the plate too strongly may cause it to jump out with considerable force because of the drum inertia Pull it out gently When removing the plate wear anti slip protective gloves so that you do not cut your hands on the plate Plate Drum Sensor stay Leading edge clamp Fig 8 9 Pull out the plate less than 500 mm 6 Ifthe plate slips away from the leading edge clamp pull the plate from the drum with both hands and remove it 7 After you have removed the plate reattach the rear cover to its original position For more details refer to Chapter 6 1 Cleaning the Drum steps 5 and 6 Avoid as much as possible touching the sensor stay Also a strong load should not be applied 8 Turn on the power to the PT R and press START Initialization begins 8 6 End of Chapter 8 Chapter 9 aaa eee Technical Information This chapter gives technical information on the PT R PT R4300 USERS MANUAL a 1 Specifications Model Recording method Laser source Print plate size Effective exposure area Print plate type Print plate thickness Resolution Standalone repetitive accuracy Productivity Interface Printing plate loading External dimensions width x depth x height Weight Oper
99. offline screen Chapter 5 User Menu Multi output If the length of the subsequent image to be exposed is longer in the feed direction than the remaining available exposure area length on the plate the plate will be ejected Plate first Image first Image second Eject eee Plate second Image third Fig 5 39 Overview of multi output If centering in the secondary scanning direction is set to ON in the printing machine settings exposure of the initial image will begin at a position 5 mm from the edge of the plate or the leading grip A 5 mm gap is automatically inserted between each image Grip direction Top and bottom grip Trailing grip Printing area Printing area Trailing grip leading grip Fig 5 40 Gaps between multi output images When performing multi output using a positive type plate the 5 mm gap before the first image the 5 mm gap between images and the gap from the edge of the last image to the edge of the plate will be burned out The burn out after the last image is executed before ejecting 5 31 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 6 Manually Loading the Plates When performing a test exposure the plate must be manually loaded in the PT R 1 Select gt in the user maintenance mode screen and press OK The operation door open screen appears Press Open button and open door Fig 5 41 Operation door open screen
100. olved Handling of waste litem s for disposal Please use the services of a professional disposal company according to the following procedure 1 Verify that the item s to be disposed of is included in the items approved type of item type of business and conditions of authorization by the national state province or local government for disposal by the company in question 2 Conclude agreements for commission of authority to collect and transport and commission of authority to dispose 3 Consign the item s for disposal and if necessary submit a disposal report to your national state provincial or local government 4 Obtain transport completion and disposal completion documents from the disposal company to verify that the disposal was properly completed 5 Visit the disposal company and verify that the work was conducted properly according to contract Chapter 1 Ensuring Safety Se Handling of dangerous and toxic waste The following procedures are required in addition to the usual handling procedure by disposal companies for waste such as that which is explosive poisonous contagious or otherwise potentially dangerous to human health or to the environment e Verify that the disposal company is properly certified by the national state provincial or local government to take responsibility for the handling of dangerous and toxic waste e Label the item for disposa
101. on info and press OK This checks the state of calibration of the exposure head s laser For more details refer to 17 Calibration Information ESC Start OK Select Return error to host and press OK When PT R power is turned OFF during exposure as well as in other cases an interrupt command is sent to the host computer For more details refer to 18 Sending an Interrupt Command to the Host Computer Buzzer while trans Select Option setting and press OK This turns on and off the buzzer that sounds when plates are ejected to the online processor For more details refer to 19 Turning the Buzzer during Plate Eject On and Off ESC SAVE Fig 5 5 User setting selection mode 3 5 10 Chapter 5 User Menu 2 Setting the Media Type The information for a maximum of 15 media types can be registered The procedure for setting the information is as follows in 2 1 to 2 9 Refer to the setting hierarchy in 1 2 Steps for Setting the Media Type To save the data after you have completed the settings press OK several times Display the zoom value and absolute precision correction value setting screen Fig 5 15 and press SAVE When the save confirmation screen is displayed Fig 5 16 do step 3 in section 2 9 2 1 Selecting the Negative Positive Type Here as an example the setting of Media Type 1 will be explained 1 Sel
102. on screen English Japanese AUX English Japanese Other languages Will be English in current version 2 Select the language you wish to display and then press OK You then return to the user setting selection screen 5 46 Chapter 5 User Menu 14 Laser Power Measurement With this function you can check if the PT R is properly calibrated at a specific laser power 1 Select Laser power measure in the user setting selection screen and press OK The resolution selection screen appears Resolution Fig 5 63 Resolution selection screen 2 Press the button for the desired measurement resolution and press OK The measurement start confirmation screen appears Start OK Fig 5 64 Measurement start confirmation screen 3 Select YES and press OK The laser power measurement begins The measurement will finish after approx 60 seconds and then the measurement results screen for channels 0 to 31 will be displayed Och 100 8ch 100 16ch 100 24ch 100 dch 99 9ch 98 17ch 98 25ch 98 2ch 98 10ch 98 18ch 98 26ch 98 3ch 100 11ch 100 19ch 100 27ch 100 4ch 100 12ch 100 20ch 100 28ch 100 5ch 100 13ch 100 21ch 100 29ch 100 6ch 100 14ch 100 22ch 100 30ch 100 7ch 100 15ch 100 23ch 100 31ch 100 Fig 5 65 Measurement results screen 5 47 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL ne SS SZ This screen shows you the laser power percentage for a specific las
103. on the left and right positioning labels and push the plate in until it touches the shutter inside the transport Close the operation door by hand until it locks The plate loading screen will display Confirm setting and correct if necessary Then press LOAD 1 Plate 1 Pro Printing machine 1 Fig 4 22 Plate loading screen Check the plate data and printing machine data that appears in the screen and then press LOAD Plate loading begins If the plate data in the screen differs from the plate inserted press Plate to open the plate selection screen select the same plate data as the inserted plate and then press OK To change the printing machine data press Printing to open the printing machine information setting screen select the printing machine data to be used and then press LOAD To change the plate data or printing machine data selection the new selection must be previously registered For more details refer to Chapter 5 3 Setting the Plate and Chapter 5 4 Setting the Printing Machine Information 4 15 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL ne SS SZ 4 16 8 3 Set Next Plate while Exposure is in Progress Insertion and ejection of plates is performed on the PT R using separate insertion and ejection tables and thus it is possible to set the next plate on the insertion table while exposure is in progress When this is done the next plate waits on standby until exposure is completed When exposure
104. oning large sized plate Positioning labels J i Shutter i y gt Sz _ aN fay Ruu A NLL ENNY Small sized plate Fig 4 21 Positioning small sized plate 6 Close the operation door by hand until it firmly locks When the door closes loading begins When loading is completed exposure begins When exposure ends the plate is ejected to the ejection table and the operation door opens 7 Remove the exposed plate that was ejected 4 14 Chapter 4 Basic Operation 8 2 Load Plate before an Exposure Instruction Comes from the Host Computer The plate can also be loaded before sending an exposure command from the host computer However if the loaded plate differs from the plate specifications size punch etc in the exposure command from the host computer it will be necessary to unload the plate and then reload following the procedure in 8 1 Load Plate Using an Exposure Instruction from the Host Computer When doing a type B exposure in multi output mode the plate must be loaded according to the procedure explained here or in 8 3 Set Next Plate while Exposure is in Progress Press OPEN at the online Ready screen The lock is released and the operation door slightly opens Place the plate on the insertion table and peel off the interleaf paper Align the plate on the gradations corresponding to the size of the plate
105. ons E A Select User maintenance and press OK Ceo ciemi ESC OK Set plate load unload test exposure and other user settings For more details refer to 6 Manually Loading the Plates to 9 Test Exposure Select Information and press OK View the PT R software version or the error log For more details refer to 20 Viewing Information Punch 1 Punch 2 0 mm Select Set punch name and press OK 3 Punch 3 0 mm 4 Punch 4 0 mm If an optional punch unit is installed register or change the name of the set punch Punch 5 0 mm For more details refer to 21 Setting the Punch Name ESC OK NEXT Service is used by service technicians It cannot be used here Fig 5 1 Offline mode 2 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 1 2 Steps for Setting the Media Type Select Set media type and then press OK in the offline screen The media type screen appears To return to the offline screen press ESC The flow for setting the media type is shown below Press ESC at any screen to return the previous screen 1 Media Type 1 2 Media Type 2 3 Media Type 3 4 Media Type 4 5 Media Type 5 ESC OK vex Pressing OK i
106. or Adjusting the Laser Power Drum Rpm Focus and Zoom 9 2 Test Exposure for Simultaneous Adjustment of Laser Power and Drum Rpm or Focus and ZOOM ec eeeeeseessecsseceeceseceseeeeeeeseecsaecaeeeeeeseeeseeeaaeeaaesneens 9 3 Exposinga Test Pattern iiteraria E EEE EEE aE ieee Setting the Date and TIME nir eonan ae esteis aeara e aea e Eee Erne nba Cleaning the Punch Interior nosenia ase a a a a aeeai ERNA Checking the Running Time and Setting the Consumable Timers ces eeeeseeeseeeeeeeee Selecting the Display L ngua gei sionerien enaisi aak eia s Laser Power Measurement oe e eoe ra detects eero tee EA A RVE A EAEE OeII Teaser Calibration eese e ia e a E Mea ARR ae b e AEA E E AEG viii 16 Canceline Calibrations si sites it ved dae iy height ve etl iss Hane eet 5 50 17 Calibratiom Information 24 0 2 fos ieeeienseceesctebucguocks ce Saubecela ettetelagbent cy eased aeeitleads ade Sloot 5 52 18 Sending an Interrupt Command to the Host Computer ee ee eeeeesecseecneceeeeeseeeeneenaes 5 56 19 Turning the Buzzer during Plate Eject On and Off oo ee eeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeecnseceseeeeeeeneeeaes 5 57 20 Vaew ns Informath OMies ennnen enese oes cathe fe besa Sut ee de conduct Meads E EATER eas 5 58 21 Setting the Punch Name vai i sishsesi lah eaten sel ah EAE EEKE ages 5 60 6 Maintenance 1Cleanins the Drum oeie i a a a hate hee ene etter ate 6 2 2 Removing Punch Debris iii aia eae eel une devi enh nae ene
107. orm you that even though calibration was correctly performed some of the plates in the previous batch of 24 may have been exposed with the incorrect laser power EX82A Since the light intensity of laser diodes is detected as having deviated more than 5 from the specified value the equipment executes the calibration If a warning message is displayed during automatic calibration If a warning message is displayed as a result of automatic calibration the flashing message LD intensity corrected before plate No xxx will later be displayed below the plate display in the online screen Ready 1 Plate 1 LD intensity corrected before plate No xxx a Co ee Fig 5 74 Online screen warning message 5 54 Chapter 5 User Menu XXX starts from 0 and counts up with each plate load This display takes precedence over the displays The next is the same plate and Please wait and does not disappear when the power is turned off It will disappear when calibration is performed For more details refer to 15 Laser Calibration If LD intensity corrected before plate No xxx is displayed 1 At the error log outline screen check to see if there are any laser related errors or warnings that occurred during exposure of the xxx number of plates For more details refer to 20 Viewing Information If there is only one error or warning message recorded the plate before plate xxx or some of the 24
108. p after wringing 1 Turn off the PT R 2 Loosen the two thumb screws on the top edge of the rear cover Z WARNING Do not under any circumstances remove screws or covers not indicated in this step 3 Pull the rear cover toward you and up to remove it Thumb screws Rear cover Fig 6 1 Removing the rear cover 4 6 Chapter 6 Maintenance While rotating the drum by hand wipe the surface of the drum with a cloth moistened with ethyl alcohol or film cleaner the cloth should soft clean and produce little cotton dust Fig 6 2 Inside of rear face When cleaning the drum surface do not touch the sensor stay Doing so may alter the position of the sensor itself When you have finished cleaning the drum place the bottom edge of the rear cover onto the two hooks on the unit and attach the cover so that the thumb screws are aligned with the screw holes Thumb screws Rear cover Fig 6 3 Attaching the rear cover Tighten the thumb screws until they no longer turn The interlock function will be activated Even if plate loading and ejecting are possible when the thumb screws are not completely tightened an error may occur during exposure Also if you tightened too much resonation may occur at the rear cover PT R4300 USERS MANUAL mn SSS_ sy 2 Removing Punch Debris It is necessary to remove the punch debris that results from hole pu
109. pace 3 Enter a name for Punch 1 for example Komori 550 mm After input is complete press ENT The save confirmation screen appears 5 60 Chapter 5 User Menu Save Data Fig 5 83 Save confirmation screen 4 To save the name for Punch 1 press YES and then OK The data is saved and you are returned to the offline screen Press NO and then OK if you do not want to save the data You are returned to the offline screen 5 61 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 5 62 End of Chapter 5 Chapter 6 a a a a Maintenance This chapter explains daily maintenance and inspection procedures for the PT R PT R4300 USERS MANUAL WARNING Be sure to turn off the power of the PT R before attempting any maintenance or inspection procedures There is a danger of electrical shock if inspection or maintenance is performed with the power on Never remove a cover unless instructed to do so as part of an inspection or maintenance procedure Removing a cover may cause exposure to dangerous laser radiation Z CAUTION Be very careful not to drop the rear cover on your feet when removing or installing it 1 Cleaning the Drum Z CAUTION Obey the following in order to prevent fires When applying alcohol to a cloth do so at a place not located near the PT R Do not let alcohol get onto the drum Keep the amount of alcohol used for the cloth to a minimum so that alcohol does not dri
110. plates before that may have been exposed with the incorrect laser power Proceed with work only after sufficiently inspecting these plates If there are two or more error or warning messages recorded the plates indicated in 2 as well as some of the following exposed xxx No plates may have been exposed with the incorrect laser power Proceed with work only after sufficiently inspecting these plates Perform calibration in order to make the message LD intensity corrected before plate No xxx disappear Open the calibration information screen and the laser power measurement screen and continue using the PT R only after verifying the condition of the laser head for which calibration was performed If you have any questions please consult a Dainippon Screen office or agent 5 55 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL ne SSE 18 Sending an Interrupt Command to the Host Computer Interruption during exposure cannot be performed from RENATUS TaigaSPACE or other host computers When PT R power is turned OFF during exposure and in other cases an interrupt command is sent to the host computer 1 Press Return error to host and then press OK in the user setting selection screen The interrupt command verification screen appears Start OK Fig 5 75 Interrupt command verification screen 2 Press YES and then OK when you want to send an interrupt command The interrupt command is sent to the host computer and you are returned to the
111. r Operation panel Front cover External cover filter Fig 3 2 Full view front and left sides connectors w lt 2 a device External fan Vacuum hose connector Exposed plate from the rear outlet Attachment hooks for punch debris receptacle Chapter 3 Names of Each Part Punch debris outlet Rear cover Fig 3 3 Full view rear and right sides LIN CY SLES s SE Rectangular holes Power cable connector Forced drum stop switch 2020202020202020 25052520002020 ONOONO ONOS QWGEGLGOEGEGESESPGPGE ONOONO ONONO NS 250020202009222 Onomomomomomomones QGOGEGLGEGEGEGPEGE GO La SoahaSahahahafa 2525252525090000 02020200N 2525202020200000 2520202020200000 2500202020202000 O02020 oooo0oo0o000 00 Protrusions External cover 3 3 Fig 3 4 External cover filter External cover filter PT R4300 USERS MANUAL F PIF connector 25 pin Service connector RS 232C 9 pin bt 0000 OEP pu Developer unit O00000000000 O000000000000 O00000000000 O000000000000 connector 25 pin LO cis mK oOoooonoonononoonoonononnon TOCCOT ooo ooo ooo ooo oo Fig 3 5 Peripheral device connectors 3 4 F PIF connector 50 pin eee Blower
112. r setting screen or by automatic calibration than it was before calibration In this case cancel the effect of calibration and restore the laser to its previously calibrated state 1 Select Cancel calibration in the user setting selection screen and then press OK The resolution selection screen appears Resolution Fig 5 69 Resolution selection screen 2 Press the resolution button for which you want to cancel calibration and then press OK The calibration cancel selection screen appears The dates and calibration states of the last five calibrations are displayed For information on display of the calibration state refer to 17 Calibration Information mm dd hh mm xxch xx Exxx mm dd hh mm xxch xx mm dd hh mm xxch xx Exxx Fig 5 70 Calibration cancel selection screen 5 50 Chapter 5 User Menu 3 Select the number of the calibration you want to restore and press OK The calibration cancel confirmation screen appears Start OK Fig 5 71 Calibration cancel confirmation screen 4 Press YES and then press OK to return to the past calibration state that you selected You will be returned to the user setting selection screen Press NO and then press OK if you do not wish to return to the past calibration state You will be returned to the user setting selection screen 5 51 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL a S 17 Calibration Information This displays the calibration state of the las
113. re is completed the test exposure selection screen reappears Chapter 5 User Menu Table 5 2 Test patterns Dot angle Line number pitch 4000 dpi 250 lines inch Pseudo dots 2400 dpi 150 lines inch refer to Fig 5 54 attern name Dot Dot 0 0 Dot 3 3 Dot 5 5 Dot 10 10 Dot 15 15 Dot 50 50 Dot 85 85 Dot 90 90 Dot 95 95 Dot 97 97 Dot 100 100 Grid 2000 dpi 125 lines inch 1200 dpi 75 lines inch 2540 dpi 159 lines inch 2438 dpi 152 lines inch 4000 dpi 1 63 x 1 52 mm Grid pattern 2400 dpi 2 71 x 2 54 mm refer to Fig 5 54 2000 dpi 3 25 x 3 05 mm 1200 dpi 5 42 x 5 08 mm 2540 dpi 2 56 x 2 40 mm 2438 dpi 2 67 x 2 50 mm Horizontal direction line 1 space Lines and spaces Horizontal direction 2 lines 2 spaces refer to Fig 5 54 Hor L amp S 1 Hor L amp S 2 Ver L amp S 1 Ver L amp S 2 Vertical direction 2 lines 2 spaces C1 Continuous exposure of C1 pattern refer to Fig 5 54 256 pixel An Vertical direction 1 line 1 space Z 240 pixel 999OOOOO Pseudo dots Grid pattern 32 pixel an a a a a a kK Ko all a il tl LLL LLL LLL A EA 7 o3 a 7 Lines and spaces Lines and spaces C1 pattern 1 lines 1 spaces 2 lines 2 spaces Fig 5 54 Pattern images 5 41 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 10 Setting the Date and Time Set the date and time 1 Select Set Date Time in the user setting selection screen and then press OK The
114. rgin and then press ENT When entry is complete press OK The image centering setting screen appears 5 23 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 4 5 Setting the Image Centering Method The image centering function is used to center the image data in the center of the print area minus the leading and trailing grip margins The following screen illustration assumes that the grip direction has been set to horizontal gripping Centering Fig 5 29 Image centering setting screen Pi IMi Primary scanning direction vertical centering OFF Secondary scanning direction horizontal centering ON E i m Primary scanning direction vertical centering ON Secondary scanning direction horizontal centering OFF 1 Select the centering method and then press OK The image offset setting screen appears al Primary scanning direction vertical centering ON Secondary scanning direction horizontal centering ON Primary scanning direction vertical centering OFF Secondary scanning direction horizontal centering OFF 5 24 Chapter 5 User Menu 4 6 Setting the Image Offset If centering in either or both of the scanning directions was set to OFF in the procedure described in 4 5 Setting the Image Centering Method the offset value the image output position on the plate for the non centered scanning direction can be adjusted The following explanation assumes that centering in both the primary and s
115. rror occurs when the plate is gripped by the leading edge clamp Remove is displayed regardless of the plate size Press Remove when this error message is displayed The plate size is determined in preparation for removal The criterion for determining plate size is whether the plate length is 500 mm or longer or less than 500 mm This is because the plate cannot be removed from the rear where the leading edge clamp is open when the plate is less than 500 mm When the plate length is 500 mm or longer 1 After pressing Remove the plate removal preparation screen appears while the PT R performs preparations for plate removal Exxxx Preparing for plate discharge a Please wait Fig 8 2 Plate removal preparation screen During this procedure the drum will be spinning and noises that the plate is being shifted inside the PT R will be heard These are normal and do not constitute a problem 8 2 Chapter 8 Jamming After plate removal preparation is completed the plate removal screen appears Exxxx Turn off the power remove the a rear cover and remove the plate After removing the plate replace the rear cover and turn on the power Fig 8 3 Plate removal screen If an error occurs at this time during operation operation cannot be continued A service call B is required Please contact a Dainippon Screen office or agent Turn off the PT R Loosen the screws of the rear cover and remove the rear cover
116. ry of the blower to allow heat dissipation A 2 meter vacuum hose is supplied with the PT R Do not use a hose different from the hose that is supplied hose even if you require a hose of different length Pressures losses caused by a different hose may adversely affect the operation of the blower and cause a malfunction PT R4300 USERS MANUAL n SSSSSS__ sy 4 Load Tolerance of Building The site of installation requires a floor load tolerance of at least 4010 N m 410 kgf m To prevent the formation of cracks in the floor it is recommended that the adjuster foot of the PT R rest on the framework of the building however the load on the floor will vary depending on the strength of the floor the position of the framework the positioning of the PT R and the presence of other heavy objects in the same location Consult with the designer of the building or other authority 5 Ground Connections e In order to prevent electrical shock accidents from the AC power supply perform grounding connections for the machine only after making sure that the PT R power switch and the building side power switch are both off e Since the leakage current of the PT R is max 3 5 mA be sure to conduct grounding before connecting the power line of the PT R 3 line cable Have a qualified electrician select the above items and perform the connections 6 Power Supply and Power Cables e Have electrical work performed by a qualified electrician e
117. s and error resetting screen 2 appears E417A Press START button Pressing a START button begins initializaton Fig 8 6 Error resetting screen 2 Press START Initialization begins Be sure to press START after removing the plate If you press START before removing the plate you might damage the PT R If you have not removed the plate by this time then turn off the PT R again and remove the plate In this case after you remove the plate and turn on the PT R this error resetting screen will not appear Chapter 8 Jamming When plate length is less than 500 mm 1 The error message screen appears after pressing Remove P Exxxx Mechanical error Li Fig 8 7 Error message screen example 2 Press OK The service call B screen appears Please contact an office or agency of Dainippon Screen Exxxx This machine cannot be to restore a automatically from the status of error B Fig 8 8 Service call B screen 3 Turn off the power to the PT R if you are removing a plate yourself according to the instructions of a service technician Next loosen the hand screw of the rear cover and remove the rear cover For more details refer to Chapter 6 1 Cleaning the Drum steps 1 and 2 8 5 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 4 Since the drum is free it only takes light force to rotate it hold it and rotate it slowly up to down until you can see the leading edge clamp 5 While pushing the lower part
118. s continuously The Exxxx displayed in the upper left hand corner of the screen is four digit hexadecimal error code The last three digits of the four digit hexadecimal error code describe the contents of the error The first digit of the error code is a code used inside the machine to determine the degree of the error or the procedure for resetting the error For more details refer to 4 Error Code Error Message 9 EXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX a XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Fig 7 17 Error display screen 1 At this time press OK displayed to stop the buzzer and bring up the following screen This screen provides a brief description of the error EXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX a XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Fig 7 18 Error display screen 2 For a more detailed description press Detail The following screen will appear with the detailed error message P EXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX a XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Fig 7 19 Detailed error message screen Press OK at the detailed error message screen to return to the original error message screen the screen shown on the above 7 10 Chapter 7 Messages 3 1 Errors that Do Not Need to be Reset If there is no need to perform anything to reset the error pressing OK at the error display screen will bring bac
119. s place at the laser power of the least power channel and either channels O through 15 or channels 16 through 31 are set to expose In this case the following warning will appear Ex81A Some LD cannot be calibrated to target power Contact our office or agency and ask to replace them When the laser is calibrated in this way the exposure time will double because only 16 of the 32 channels are used Even if one of messages 1 to 3 appears image quality will not be affected However because there is a channel nearing life over please contact a Dainippon Screen sales office or agent to have the laser diode replaced If calibration is not possible even with method 3 the following error message will appear Exxxx Some LD cannot be calibrated to target power Contact our office or agency and ask to replace them If this error occurs exposure can be performed after the error is cleared however the image quality may be affected unevenness etc Please contact a Dainippon Screen sales office or agent to have the laser diode replaced Measuring the laser power The PT R measures the laser power at the first exposure after startup and each time 24 plates have been exposed Measurement is displayed in the online screen during measurement Calibration is automatically performed when the result of a measurement shows that one of the lasers has deviated from the standard laser power A message like the following will be displayed to inf
120. ssage on the insertion table and close the operation door At this screen if you press CANCEL the output from the host computer is cancelled and a message informing that output has been cancelled appears at the host computer 7 5 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL qe Sg Either conveyor processor or stocker is not turned on or is in busy status or is in error status Operation will resume when the ready status is reached When REMOVE is pressed the exposed plate will be discharged onto the discharge table When CANCEL is pressed operation will be canceled This message appears when plate ejection to an online processor is selected An exposed plate cannot be ejected and the next exposure requested by the host computer cannot be performed because the bridge online processor or stocker is not turned on an error has occurred or one of the units is busy Either conveyor processor or stocker is not turned on or is in busy status or is in error status Operation will resume when the ready status is reached When REMOVE is pressed the exposed plate will be discharged onto the discharge table When CANCEL is pressed operation will be canceled ee 7 Fig 7 10 Plate ejection request screen 1 Press OK to stop the buzzer OK disappears CANCEL and REMOVE will appear Either conveyor processor or stocker is not turned on or is in busy status or is in error status Operation will resume when the ready status is reac
121. ssible to recover from this error after turning the power off and on For this type of error be sure to call a Dainippon Screen office or agent and proceed with the error recovery procedure only after receiving instructions from a service technician Never remove a plate that is wound on the drum when the rear edge clamp is attached to the plate This could permanently damage to the PT R Example If there is a plate wound on the drum when an error the type of which cannot be recovered from automatically occurs during punching of the next plate initialization begins after turning the power off and on if the plate is removed The plate that was being wound on the drum is then automatically discharged The PT R is designed not to initialize when power is turned off and on after appearance of service call screens A or B error recovery not attempted End of Chapter 7 Chapter 8 E Jamming This chapter explains this typical PT R problem and the solutions PT R4300 USERS MANUAL a eT 1 Plate Jam Removal To protect the PT R plates are not automatically discharged in the event of a plate jam Accordingly it is required that you open the rear cover of the PT R and remove the plate When doing so Remove will appear on the lower left of the error message screen P Exxxx Mechanical error LI Fig 8 1 Error message screen example This type of error message screen is displayed when a plate transfer related e
122. sure confirmation screen 7 Check the displayed information and then press START The test exposure begins using the set information The test exposure exposes over a 30 mm width and automatically inserts a 5 mm gap between exposures 1st 2nd 3rd Performs the set count number exposure exposure exposure of exposures in this way Initial Initial Initial value value value e e oo o o increment increment increment 30mm 30mm 30mm 5mm 5mm 5mm Fig 5 48 How exposures are performed during a test exposure When the test exposure is completed the test exposure selection screen reappears For the test exposure begin with a rough estimated initial value and large incremental value Then examine the exposure conditions and make the minute adjustments of the values Table 5 1 Input ranges Laser power Drum rpm Focus Zoom Lower limit 30 600 min rpm 101 pulse 201 pulse Upper limit 100 1000 min rpm 4000 pulse 9970 pulse 5 36 Chapter 5 User Menu a a 9 2 Test Exposure for Simultaneous Adjustment of Laser Power and Drum Rpm or Focus and Zoom The procedure for performing a test exposure for simultaneously adjust the laser power and drum rpm or focus and zoom is explained here Ox cl el ee Resolution key These keys can also move the highlighted portion Currently set value Initial value Input columns Left column gt Incremen
123. t 2 3 Copying Preset Plate Type Information Copy the preset plate type information 1 Press Copy form in the negative positive type selection screen The preset plate type information screen appears If the manufacturer and model number are the same but the thickness is different you will have to register the media type information individually FUJIFILM LH PI 0 24mm FUJIFILM LH PI 0 20mm FUJIFILM LH NI 0 24mm FUJIFILM LH NI 0 20mm KODAK IR 0 24mm EET Move to the preset media type setting screen not currently displayed ea Fig 5 9 Preset plate type information screen 5 12 Chapter 5 User Menu 2 Press NEXT If the information manufacturer model number and thickness in one of the preset media types 31 to 45 is the same as the media you intend to use press that number to select it then press OK The selected media type information will be copied to Media Type 1 and you will return to the negative positive type selection screen If the media type information to be used is not preset in one of the types 31 to 45 follow these steps or contact a Dainippon Screen sales office or agent Copy a media type from 31 to 45 that has the same thickness as your media Perform a test exposure and set the optimum focus value 2 4 Setting the Plate Thickness Set the plate thickness These keys also move the highlighted portion Plate thickness K i S Cee eE Thickness mm Fron
124. t Point 0 0 mm Ee eae Saat CANCEL Returns to the test exposure selection eso smer cancer Return Fig 5 50 Test exposure simultaneous adjustment confirmation screen 5 38 Chapter 5 User Menu 10 Check the displayed information and then press START The test exposure begins using the set information Test exposure for simultaneous adjustment exposes the patterns shown in the following diagram incrementing the laser power or focus value in the secondary scanning direction and the drum rpm or zoom in the primary scanning direction Drum rpm or zoom is incremented m Laser power or focus is Ww incremented Laser power Focus Zoom Focus Zoom Drum rpm Negative plate Positive plate Dot percentage 97 Dot percentage 100 Dot percentage 0 Dot percentage 50 Dot percentage 85 Dot percentage 85 Refer to Fig 5 54 for the pattern images Fig 5 51 Test exposure simultaneous adjustment When the test exposure is completed the test exposure selection screen reappears For the test exposure begin with a rough estimated initial value and large incremental value Then examine the exposure conditions and make the minute adjustments of the values 5 39 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 5 40 9 3 Exposing a Test Pattern Expose a test pattern registered in the PT R 2 Resolution key These keys can also move the highlight Pa
125. t current overload install a current breaker at the power supply before connecting the PT R to the power supply e Power cables are not provided in countries outside Japan Please refer to Chapter 2 6 Power Supply and Power Cables and obtain appropriately rated power cables that conform to the standards of your country or region 2 2 Precautions Regarding the Handling of Power Cables and Hoses WARNING If you discover deformations cracks or cuts in the surface of a Q power cable or hose immediately turn off the power switch turn the building side power switches to OFF and contact your nearest Dainippon Screen sales office or agent S Do not step on or forcefully pull a power cable or hose Fig 1 1 Power cable and hoses Chapter 1 Ensuring Safety 2 3 Performing an Emergency Stop If trouble occurs during operation and you want to stop the PT R immediately press the forced drum stop switch When the forced drum stop switch is pressed it takes approximately 4 seconds for the drum to stop rotating Do not use this switch during normal operation This switch is only to be used if the drum needs to be stopped in case of an emergency Forced drum stop switch Fig 1 2 Forced drum stop switch Z WARNING In order to prevent accidents be sure to turn off both the PT R and building side power switches after work or before perforning maintenance or inspection
126. t expressly approved by Dainippon Screen Mfg Co Ltd could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Notice for Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada When exporting the PT R4300 International transfer of this equipment any of its parts componets and or software must be carried out in compliance with the relevant laws and ordinances of the country of export and the country of equipment end use We do not assume any responsibility or liability for equipment transferred without regard to proper export import regulations or procedures Harmonics experiments Since the EUT is fall into definition as high power equipment same or over 1kW for professional use which is specified in clause 7 of EN 61000 3 2 1995 the harmonics testing did not applied Before installing the machine you may have to acquire the permission of your local electrical power provider Liability e Changes in the specifications may occur due to improvements in the product made without prior notice Therefore be aware that it is possible that a portion of this manual may not match exactly with your product e Dainippon Screen takes absolutely no responsibility for results that occur if the product is used for purposes or applications other than t
127. t offset Displacement offse 0 22 m esc ox Fig 5 10 Plate thickness setting screen ay ell Front sensor offset value Displacement sensor offset value Ale a m 1 Enter the plate thickness and press ENT 2 When entry is complete press OK The detection distance setting screen for the plate poor contact sensor appears NOTE Front sensor offset value and displacement sensor offset value is automatically adjusted so entry is unnecessary 2 5 Setting the Detection Distance for the Plate Poor Contact Sensor Set the detection distance for the plate displacement sensor M K Distance limit 20 Lee Lielie m 4 Fig 5 11 The detection distance setting screen for the plate poor contact sensor 5 13 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 1 Enter the detection distance for the plate poor contact sensor and press ENT Do not change the value unless instructed to do so by a service technician Enter this value correctly If an incorrect value is entered plate displacement will not be detected accurately during high speed drum rotation and this may result in damage to the PT R 2 When entry is complete press OK The plate ejecting direction selection screen appears 2 6 Selection of Plate Eject Direction When you connect an AT M type bridge you can select the ejecting direction or set to external discharge for each type of plate There are three ejecting directions left right and
128. t the ejection method and press OK The exposure condition setting screen appears Mirror Posi Nega Layout ESC Fig 5 37 Exposure condition setting screen Mirror Posi Nega lal Not mirror output R Mirror output Do not perform mirror output When exposure takes place in mirror output mode spiral correction is reversed producing a skewed image Do not set negative output exposure condition for a positive plate If a negative output setting exposure condition is used for output on a positive plate exposure remnants may occur on the burn out edges If negative output is necessary use the RIP invert function Positive output Negative output 5 29 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL EE 5 30 Normally IR is selected and the host computer outputs a positive image The PT R checks whether the media type is set to positive or negative and then adjusts exposure so that a positive image is output If the image output from the host computer is a negative image select in the exposure condition setting screen However for positives since exposure occurs at the burning out border when H is selected please set the RIP for negatives E Layout Output a single image output one image on one plate Output multiple images output several images on one plate Do not change the setting from multi output to si
129. t value drum rpm Right column gt laser power Exposure start point E es JEn ENE Initial rpm T 50 0 Incriment rpm l el Count Resolution key These keys can also move the highlighted portion Currently set value Initial value Input columns Left column gt Increment value focus value Right column gt Count zoom value re O D El a Initial puls Incriment e JE Exposure start point T Fig 5 49 Test exposure simultaneous adjustment setting screen In the above screen the values in parentheses above the initial values show the drum rpm laser power focus and zoom values in the media type selected when the plate was loaded Use it as a reference when performing the test exposure The initial value is the first laser power and drum rpm or focus value and zoom used in the test exposure The increment value indicates the amount of the change from the initial value For example if the laser power increment value is set to 10 output will take place at increments of 10 from the initial value The count is the number of times the test exposure is to be carried out The exposure start point is the distance from the plate edge to the point where the test exposure begins This value is updated moved to the next possible exposure position each time a test exposure ends 1 Press the resolu
130. tacle while the PT R is ejecting plates while the alarm sounds Perform AT T mode changes during exposure leaving enough leeway before plate ejection If you change the AT T mode during ejection from the PT R or immediately before ejection of plate an ejection error may result Also if a replenish solution warning from the online processor or stocker plate number warning occurs during AT T plate ejection an error may occur after ejection Check these items before commencing operation so that online processor solution replenishment and waste solution tank errors do not occur 4 19 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 9 Dot Gain Calibration Dot gain dot thickening occurs as a result of printing and causes the colors of the exposed material to become darker than the colors specified in the PostScript file For example a 50 PostScript tint on the screen increases from 65 to 80 when printed on paper due to a dot gain of 15 to 30 Dot gain is a property of the printing process and does not imply that a printing problem or defect occurred Dot gain occurs when the differences between the screen tint measured on the press sheet effective dot area or Murray Davices Area and continuous tone values specified by PostScript accumulate The following are causes of dot gain Cause 1 Deviation due to RIP RIP processing can cause the occurrence of screen halftone tints that are larger or smaller than the PostScript tints Cause 2 The lens
131. ter what you think is the best initial value and then press ENT The highlight will move to the increment value setting Enter the desired increment value and then press ENT The highlight will move to the count setting Enter the desired count and then press ENT The highlight will move to the exposure start point setting Enter the exposure start point and then press ENT 5 35 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL When performing a test exposure the settings for the media type registered in the data that is selected when the plate is loaded are used for settings other than the initial value increment value and count in the case of a laser power test exposure the drum rpm focus value and zoom value settings e To set the initial value increment value count and exposure start point refer to Table 5 1 Input ranges and set the values paying attention to the following points The initial value must be equal to or more than the minimum limit Initial value increment x count 1 must be equal to or less than the maximum limit Test exposure start point 35 x count 1 must be equal to or less than the horizontal size of the plate 6 When entry is complete press OK The test exposure confirmation screen appears 2400dpi 80 0 Initial Value 50 0 Inc Value 5 0 Count 3 Start Point 0 0 mm mca esc _ START cance Returns to the test exposure selection screen Fig 5 47 Test expo
132. the cursor CLR Clear the entered comment spc Enter a space Fig 5 26 Comment entry screen 2 Enter a comment such as the name of the printing machine and press ENT You will return to the comment plate setting screen and the entered comment will appear below Comment 5 22 Chapter 5 User Menu a EY 4 3 Setting the Grip Direction Set the direction of plate gripping ESC Fig 5 27 Grip direction setting screen Select horizontal gripping at the top and bottom of the plate Select vertical gripping at each side of the plate 1 Select the grip direction and then press OK The leading and trailing grip setting screen appears 4 4 Setting the Leading and Trailing Grip Margins Set the leading and trailing grip margins the length of the offset from the edges of the plate to the print area The positions of the leading and trailing grip margins will differ depending on the grip direction setting explained in 4 3 Setting the Grip Direction Grip r Grip mm CLR These keys also move After After Grip A the highlighted portion Leading grip margin Ls T CENE Trailing grip margin Les ised Lot EE Vertical grip screen Horizontal grip screen Fig 5 28 Leading and trailing grip setting screen 1 Enter the leading grip margin and then press ENT The highlight will move to the trailing grip margin setting Enter the trailing grip ma
133. the image is output using the type B operation method the output image will exceed the above effective exposure area In this case the image data outside the effective exposure area is cut off 4 11 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 8 Online Mode The PT R automatically enters online mode when initialization ends after turning on the power Online mode is used to receive an image from the host computer and expose it onto the plate 1 Plate 1 ad CS Ge Fig 4 16 Online screen Given below are three methods for exposing an image by instruction from the host computer connected to the PT R e Load plate using an exposure instruction from the host computer e Load plate before an exposure instruction comes from the host computer e Set next plate while exposure is in progress Z CAUTION Be sure to wear anti slip protective gloves when handling plates Otherwise the plate edges may cut your fingers or hand 8 1 Load Plate Using an Exposure Instruction from the Host Computer This is the normal procedure for exposure 1 Send the command to begin exposure from the host computer The plate set request screen and the buzzer will beep repeatedly Press Open button to open door No 1 A4 8page Set plate listed above Fig 4 17 Plate set request screen 4 12 Chapter 4 Basic Operation re aa 2 Press OK The buzzer sound will stop and the operation door open screen will appear Press Open button to open door No 1 A4
134. tic calibration interval of ten hours approximately equals 315 plates when 650 x 550 mm plates are exposed at 2400 dpi How calibration is performed Calibration in the user setting screen and automatic calibration is performed as follows 1 All channels 32 channels are calibrated to the set laser power When calibration to the set laser power is completed the system checks to see if any channels are nearing life over If not calibration ends If there are channels nearing life over the following warning will appear Ex816 Some LD is nearing the end of its usable life Contact our office or agency and ask to replace them Calibration ends when the warning message screen is closed If there are any channels that do not calibrate to the set laser power the system checks to see if all plates of printing machine settings No 1 through 15 can be exposed at the laser power of the channel having the least laser power If so calibration is performed once again to the laser power of the least power channel In this case the following warning will appear Ex819 Some LD cannot be calibrated to target power Contact our office or agency and ask to replace them Calibration ends when the warning message screen is closed 5 53 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL ne SS SZ 3 If calibration is not possible using step 2 the system checks to see if either channels 0 to 15 or channels 16 to 31 meet the condition of step 2 If so recalibration take
135. tion key and select the resolution value With each press of the key the setting changes as follows 1200 dpi 2000 dpi 2400 dpi 4000 dpi 2438 dpi gt 2540 dpi 1200 dpi 2 Enter what you think is the best initial drum rpm or focus value and then press ENT The highlight will move to the right initial value setting 5 37 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL n SSSSSS__ sy 3 Enter the desired initial laser power or zoom value and then press ENT The highlight will move to the left increment value setting 4 Enter the desired increment value for the drum rpm or focus value and then press ENT The highlight will move to the right increment value setting 5 Enter the desired increment value for the laser power or zoom value and then press ENT The highlight will move to the left count setting 6 Enter the desired count for the drum rpm or focus value and then press ENT The highlight will move to the right count setting 7 Enter the desired count for the laser power or zoom value and then press ENT The highlight will move to the exposure start point setting If the initial value for the laser power is 50 the increment is 10 and the count is 5 and the initial value for the drum rpm min 1 is 450 the increment is 50 and the count is 6 exposure will take place five times beginning at a laser power of 50 and incrementing by 10 to light intensities of 60 70 80 and 90 and then six times be
136. tion table Thumb screw Ejection table Fig 6 10 Removing the ejection table 4 Pull up the supports for the retainer roller Retainer roller Retainer roller support Fig 6 11 Retainer roller Chapter 6 Maintenance 5 Loosen the thumb screw of the securing bracket for the insertion roller 6 Slide the insertion roller to the right lift up the left end and remove the insertion roller Securing bracket Insertion roller Fig 6 12 Removing the insertion roller 7 Wipe clean the insertion roller with a rag or other piece of cloth soaked in water make sure the cloth is free of lint soft and clean Insertion roller Fig 6 13 Insertion roller PT R4300 USERS MANUAL 8 Align the right end of the insertion roller into its installation hole in the PT R and install the insertion roller as shown in the figure below Then tighten the thumb screw at the securing bracket to secure the insertion roller in place Securing bracket Insertion roller Fig 6 14 Installing the insertion roller 9 Return the retainer roller to its original position 10 Return the ejection table to its original position and tighten the thumb screws to secure it in place Retainer roller Thumb screw EAE ne f i Ejection table Fig 6 15 Installing the ejection table 11 Close the operation
137. to 13 Selecting the Display Language ESC OK Resolution 1200 2000 2400 Select Laser power measure and press OK dpi dpi dpi This selects the resolution and measures the intensity 4000 2438 2040 of the exposure head s laser R p p For more details refer to 14 Laser Power Measurement es Co Resolution Select the resolution and then select Laser 1200 2000 2400 calibration and press OK pi pl ul 4000112438112540 After selecting the resolution calibrate the laser in dpi dpi dpi the exposure head For more details refer to 15 Laser Calibration ec ed Select Cancel calibration and OK This cancels the effect of calibration and returns the laser to its original state For more details refer to 16 Canceling Calibration Cont on next page Resolution 1200 dpi 2000 dpi 2400 dpi 2438 eas dpi 2040 dpi Fig 5 5 User setting selection mode 2 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL En Cont from previous page Calibration period xx h Time to next calibration xx h Reso Channel Pow Cal Warning 1200 xxch xxx xx ExxXxx 2000 xxch xxx xx Exxxx 2400 xxch xxx xx Exxxx 4000 xxch xxx xx ExXxXXx 2438 xxch xxx xx Exxxx 2540 xxch xxx xx Exxxx Select Calibrati
138. to cancel the save press NO and then OK You then return to the printing machine information setting screen The PT R printing machine settings enable adjustment of the image output position using such settings as the Paper Position setting Also there is a limit of 9 mm for settings that exceed the plate size However even if set up so as not to exceed the job size slight computational error during RIP processing can increase the size no more than several tenths of a millimeter In this case even if the PT R settings are correct an error may occur that prevents printing For this reason take such computational error into consideration when setting PT R parameters Chapter 5 User Menu a EY 5 Setting the Exposure Conditions Set the plate ejection method for output and select mirror output positive negative output and exposure conditions for the layout method 1 Select Set exposure mode in the offline screen and press OK The ejection method selection screen appears If an online processor is not connected the exposure condition setting screen Fig 5 37 will appear instead of the ejection method selection screen Processor Mi N Manual Fig 5 36 Ejection method selection screen Mi Eject an exposed plate from the rear outlet of the PT R if an online processor is connected the plate will pass through the online processor Eject an exposed plate to the PT R s ejection table 2 Selec
139. ttern Test pattern selection key Plotting Width QQ Exposure width 5 0 830 0 mm Start Point HH HH Exposure start point 0 0 830 0 mm Fig 5 52 Setting screen for test pattern exposure Press the resolution key and select the resolution value With each press of the key the setting changes as follows 1200 dpi gt 2000 dpi gt 2400 dpi 4000 dpi gt 2438 dpi gt 2540 dpi 1200 dpi The test pattern changes each time the test pattern selection key is pressed Press the key until the desired test pattern appears For the test patterns refer to Table 5 2 Test patterns 3 4 Enter the exposure width of the test pattern and then press ENT The highlight will move to the exposure start point Enter the exposure start point and then press ENT The exposure start point is the distance from the plate edge where the test exposure begins This value is updated moved to the next possible exposure position each time a test exposure ends 5 When entry is complete press OK The confirmation screen for test pattern exposure appears E 2400dpi Pattern C1 Plotting Width 50 0 Start Point 0 0 mm cance Returns to the test exposure selection Esc starr cancer ae Fig 5 53 Confirmation screen for test pattern exposure Check the information shown and then press START The test pattern exposure will begin using the set information When the test exposu
140. ty 6 Interlock System The PT R is equipped with an interlock system to protect the operator When any of the doors is opened the interlock switch placed at the door activates and cuts off the laser light WARNING With the exception of times when maintenance personnel are performing maintenance procedures do not disengage the interlocks Operating the PT R with the interlocks disengaged may result in serious personal injury S If any of the doors are opened during exposure the interlocks will activate and automatically stop the rotation of the rollers main drum and feed section as well as the movement of the transfer unit However approximately 4 seconds is required for the main drum to come to a complete stop Do not under any circumstance touch the main drum until it has come to a complete stop Switch for front cover Fig 1 8 Interlock switches front PT R4300 USERS MANUAL Soft switch for drum slowdown Interlock switch for left side cover Interlock switch for rear cover Fig 1 9 Interlock switches rear Interlock switch for right side cover Fig 1 10 Interlock switches right side Chapter 1 Ensuring Safety 7 Disposal of the PT R WARNING When disassembling the PT R there are dangerous parts such as the gas spring in the open close part of
141. user setting selection screen Press NO and then OK when you do not want to send an interrupt command You are returned to the user setting selection screen 5 56 Chapter 5 User Menu 19 Turning the Buzzer during Plate Eject On and Off When exposed plates are ejected to the online processor a buzzer beeps at one second intervals to indicate that you cannot insert plates to the bridge while this action is in progress The buzzer can be set not to sound 1 Select Option setting at the user settings selection screen and press OK The option setting screen appears Each time it is pressed it will cycle Buzzer while trans from ON to Loud to OFF and back Fig 5 76 Option setting screen Lo Buzzer beeps when plate is ejected tus The buzzer sounds loudly when the plate is ejected OFF Buzzer does not beep when plate is ejected 2 Choose either one and then press SAVE You are returned to the user setting selection screen 5 57 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL a a 20 Viewing Information You can view the version number of the software currently installed in the PT R and the automatically created error log that shows the errors that have occurred 1 Select Information and then press OK in the offline screen The information mode screen appears Fig 5 77 Information mode screen Select fins and then press OK The software version screen appears PT R4300 RCP Ver V1
142. ws Recording RIP Burn out occurs for blank areas after The continue command from the RIP allows exposure you to continue with the plate that follows the Display shows Burn out when stopped plate The RIP has completed positive plate used output of that plate and has begun output of the next plate Please re execute the stopped plate The same is true when an error occurs A continue command in this case is as follows e Using the AD RIP A canceled job cannot be continued therefore you must re execute the job e Using the RENATUS or TaigaSPACE Select Continue in the error dialog When ejecting a plate to the online processor When eject to an online processor is selected the following online screen will appear 1 Plate 1 When eject to the online processor is selected this arrow is displayed a CO Gs Fig 4 26 Online screen When eject to the online processor is selected the connected bridge online processor and stocker must all be in the ready state or the following message will appear during PT R initialization Ex600 or Ex601 Either the conveyor processor or stocker is not turned on or is in the busy status or is in error status While ejecting a plate to the online processor a buzzer will beep at one second intervals from the beginning of unloading until the completion of output to the bridge While the buzzer is beeping do not open the cover of the bridge or the onlin
143. x Remove plate in transport unit This message appears when there is a plate in the transport section when there must not be one during initialization etc Press Detail for more detailed information Exxxx Plate size is incorrect This message appears if a plate size different from the size specified by an operation request is loaded if a plate size different from the size selected during loading is loaded or if the size entered when setting the plate settings was incorrect Exxxx Plate conveyance to conveyor error This message is displayed when the plates are select for ejection to the online processor and an error occurs during the transfer of the plate from the PT R to the bridge Open the conveyor cover and remove the plate After closing the conveyor cover when the plate is removed press the START button Initialization begins when the START button is pressed If the Exxxx Error occurred during transfer of plate to conveyor error occurs this message is displayed if OK on the error display screen is pressed After opening the bridge cover removing the plate and then closing the bridge cover press START Initialization error resetting will begin when START is pressed 7 13 PT R4300 USERS MANUAL ne SS SZ Exxxx Some LD cannot be calibrated to target power Contact our office or agency and ask to replace them This message is displayed if an LD laser diode is found that could not be adjusted to the sp
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