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1. 2 Disconnect SCSI interface cable 6 10 Edition October 1996 Messages 6 3 Connect imagesetters top serial port with the FIRST available PC port Com 1 or Com 2 4 Power on imagesetter 5 Launch the 5400upgr application by double clicking on its icon The Ultre 5400 Control Program Upgrade screen will be displayed Connect modes renal pod ath Fur aeadabis PU por Con iii icit dol ath nea Comba Proges ink dis dc and Shard UI ges HOTE DISLOMMELT SCS INTERFACE CABLE BEFORE THE UPGRADE lippusdu batho NT Fsplsce oldest Control Page Comik P delci Cantal Prog ka ba replacer Ent 6 Insert disk with new Control Program into drive A and click the Start Upgrade button 7 An Open dialog box will be displayed Ultre 5400 User Manual 6 Messages Sao Lo Mi mes cea CE Mi E a rem Select the Control Program and click the Open button 8 A New Control Program Info dialog box will be displayed New Control Program Info x This dialog box will display a brief description of changes incorporated into the new Control Program Click the OK to accept this Control Program and continue with the upgrade Click the Cance button to abort the upgrade and return to the Main Screen 6 12 Edition October 1996 Messages 6 9 Once the Ultre 5400 dialog box is displayed press the RESET button on the reco
2. 5 7 Set Laser Power Range LPR 5 7 Set Film Advance Length 5 8 Set Buffer Mode 5 9 Program Revision 5 9 Reverse Feed 5 10 Punch Distance iii hii RA DV eru ique ed 5 10 AUTO Punch RR Li a REP PE NL ERES 5 11 Auto Advance 5 12 Auto FA Length 5 12 Print Test soccer ce Heb o ne 5 13 Ultre 5400 User Manual 5 1 This document was created with FrameMaker 4 0 4 While at the Machine Status Display as shown at top of following page depress the Menu Button on the Control Panel to gain access to the submenus The UP and DOWN arrow in the top left corner of the LCD indicates that the Up Arrow Button or the Down Arrow Button can be used to scroll through the submenus The current default value for a menu item is followed with an character Example In this figure the LCD display shows the submenu LPR Laser Power Range The current default value is set to MED medium LPR Low MED HI The submenus and their related settings are shown in the Menu Matrix on the following page 5 2 Edition October 1996 Changing Default Settings 5 E Menus and Functions V1200 HI 0000 READY press for Submenus X AUIO PUNCH EN DS X AUTO
3. non condensing Ambient conditions transport Temperature 10 50 C Humidity 35 85 non condensing 7 4 Edition October 1996 Resolution and recorder speed Technical Data 7 Resolution Max Speed Resolution Max Speed pixel cm cm min dots inch inch min 394 64 6 1000 25 4 400 62 5 1016 24 6 472 56 1 1200 22 1 500 50 1 1270 19 7 630 42 2 1600 16 6 667 37 6 1692 14 8 787 32 3 2000 12 7 796 31 2 2032 12 3 945 28 2400 11 0 1000 25 2 2540 9 9 1180 18 3000 7 1 1332 14 3386 5 5 Ultre 5400 User Manual 7 5 Index A Access door 4 8 D DEF RESOLUTION 5 6 Additional documentation II Default resolution 5 6 Alpha character 3 7 Ambient conditions 7 4 Default Settings Approvals 1 10 Buffer mode 5 9 Arrow buttons 3 5 Density 5 4 Auto Punch 5 11 FA Length 5 8 Laser power range 5 7 B Buffer mode 5 9 LCD Button Adjust backlight 5 5 Arrows 3 5 Adjust contrast 5 5 Cut 3 3 LPM 5 7 Density 3 4 Printtest 5 11 Enter 3 5 Resolution 5 6 Film advance 3 3 Reverse feed 5 10 Jog 3 3 Density Menu 3 4 Changing 5 4 Reset 3 5 Density button 3 4 Density value display 3 9 C Capacity of cassettes 7 3 Dimensions 7 3 Cleaning 1 3 Display 3 6 Collecting cassette Density value 3 9 Capacity 7 3 Machine status 3 6 Connection Menu selection 3 9 Data 2 6 Interface 2 6 E Electric circuit 2 4 Mains 2 4 Electrical safety 1 9 Power cord 2 5 Electromagnetic Interference 1 10 Control
4. Cleaning the Unit 1 3 Laser Safety 1 4 Radio Interference 1 7 Safety Information 1 8 2 Introduction 2 1 Product Description 2 2 Installation 55 ecu od Ri ao eet wee tem 2 3 3 Control Panel 3 1 Push Button Controls 3 3 LG Dia ai copes uen Id E 3 6 zr 3 9 Machine Operation 3 10 4 Loading 4 1 Preparing the Bulk Load Supply Cassette 4 2 Loading Photo Material 4 8 Using Paper Photo Materials 4 18 5 Changing Default Settings 5 1 Menus and Functions 5 3 Density oos fous ER Ree RE LR RR e ua 5 4 LCD Adjustments 5 5 Set Power On Resolution 5 6 Ultre 5400 User Manual This document was created with FrameMaker 4 0 4 Table of Contents Set Laser Power Multiplier LPM 5 7 Set Laser Power Range LPR 5 7 Set Film Advance Length 5 8 Buffer Mode 5 9 Program Revision 5 9 Reverse Feed 5 10 Punch Distance 5 10 AUTO PUNCH sos ace eee Rh RE ee RON IR A 5 11 Auto
5. ered mounting surface The machine is now ready to receive data from the host system For best results and to ensure repeatability after a media cut perform one eight inch film advance into the Take up Cassette prior to imaging color separations This can be done automatically by programming the Auto Advance feature in the Control Panel user menu The LCD will display NO CASSETTE if the Take up Cassette has been removed or improperly installed on the machine Ultre 5400 User Manual 4 17 4 Loading E Using Paper Photomaterials Since paper photographic materials are not as stiff as film it is necessary to follow an additional procedure when loading paper The paper should be folded back at a 45 angle on both corners of the material for approximately one third of its width before it is loaded This will add sufficient strength to prevent media jams when loading paper into the imagesetter 4 18 Edition October 1996 Changing Default Settings 5 Asterisk denotes settings for units equipped with optional film punch Menus and Functions 5 3 Density ink dd Abode eee P eR bb Sebo ok ed 5 4 LCD Adjustments 5 5 Adjust LCD Contrast 5 5 Adjust LCD Backlight 5 5 Set Power On Resolution 5 6 Set Laser Power Multiplier CPM
6. the data from being damaged e The text contains general or additional information about a certain subject Il Edition October 1996 Notes on Technical Safety 1 Correct UU rica da UA 1 2 Generalinformation 1 2 Cleaning the Unit 1 3 Laser Safety 1 a ad wage UA AA 1 4 Standards and Regulations 1 4 SII PADS 1 4 Position of Laser Safety Labels 1 6 Radio Interference 1 7 Notes for Users in the US 1 7 Notes for Users in Canada 1 7 Safety Standards 1 8 Electrical Safety 1 9 Mechanical Safety 1 9 General Safety 1 9 Electromagnetic Compatibility 1 9 Approvals 4 xx Er eds 1 10 Ultre 5400 User Manual 1 1 This document was created with FrameMaker 4 0 4 The eguipment meets the standard safety regulations for information technol ogy equipment including electrical office equipment E Correct Use The Ultre 5400 is a laser imagesetter for photographic material and is only to be used for this purpose in accordance with the user documentation Do not place any objects or liquids on the unit Ventilation outle
7. Adjust LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast on the LCD for better viewing Depress Menu Button and the UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons until the LCD CONTRAST function is displayed Depress either the LEFT Arrow Button or the RIGHT Arrow Button until the desired contrast is obtained on the LCD Depress the Enter Button Depress the Menu Button to return to the Machine Status Display Adjust LCD Backlight Adjusts the brightness of the LCD backlight for better viewing Depress Menu Button and the UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons until the LCD BACKLIGHT function is displayed Ultre 5400 User Manual 5 Changing Default Settings DEF RESOLUTION Depress either the LEFT Arrow Button or the RIGHT Arrow Button until the desired backlighting is obtained on the LCD panel Depress the Enter Button Depress the Menu Button to return to the Machine Status Display M Set Power On Resolution Sets the printer resolution Depress Menu Button and the UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons until the DEF RESOLUTION function is displayed Depress either the LEFT Arrow Button or the RIGHT Arrow Button until the desired resolution is displayed on the LCD Depress the Enter Button Depress the Menu Button to return to the Machine Status Display NOTE During operation UltreRIP will set the job resolution to a specified value which will override any resolution value set through the Control Panel 5 6 Edition October 19
8. ee doses a 6 5 OUT QF MEDIA cueca RE UERITAS ENSE 6 5 PHOTO ERROR 5 use REA neve e eee RE re 6 6 POWER SUPPLY FAULT 6 6 LASER FAULT ii etin da a add a 6 7 SPINNER FAULT ositos a aaa 6 7 FILTER FAULT ges i ci de acco Rei deca da da ne 6 8 TRANSPORT FAULT 000 00 e eee eee eee eee 6 8 Control Program Upgrade Procedures for Windows95 6 10 Control Program Upgrade Procedures for Macintosh 6 14 Ultre5400 User Manual 6 1 This document was created with FrameMaker 4 0 4 6 Messages PUNCH NOT FOUND ROLLERS OPEN CUT FILM ADVANCE MEDIA JAM KNIFE JAM NO CASSETTE MW LCD Status Messages The following messages provide machine status and error information and are displayed in the status field of the Machine Status Display see LCD on page 3 6 This message indicates that during boot up the machine software failed to detect the film punch home position Note This message can appear only on units equipped with the optional film punch This message indicates that the Pressure Roller lever is in the disengaged up position Displayed for less than one second after depressing the Cut Button indicating that the film is being cut It is immediately followed by the FILM ADVANCE message as the film is automatically advanced a few inches Indicates that the film is being advanced in the machine It is displayed when either the Jog Button Advance Button or Cu
9. mains voltage and frequency of your power supply match with mains voltage and frequency as indicated on the serial number plate of the unit The unit should not be installed near air conditioning equipment and is to be protected from humidity and direct sunlight Unit sockets and connection sockets should be near the unit and always be easily accessible Take care that the unit is installed at a sufficient distance from the walls min 80 cm and other objects so that adequate ventilation can be ensured Ventilation outlets must be kept clear at all times The connectors located at the rear of the unit should be accessible If the unit is brought from a cold environment into the operation room condensation can occur In this case the unit should be stored in the operation room for a minimum of six hours to aclimatize it Ultre 5400 User Manual 2 Introduction M Mains Connection The Ultre 5400 can be connected to mains supplies as indicated on the unit serial number plate nominal input 115 V or 230 V AC 50 or 60 Hz The unit power supply will automatically be switched to the matching supply voltage To connect the unit to the mains supply use the power cord set provided with the unit or refer to the tables following to select a commercially available cord as specified Switching off the Imagesetter from the rear panel does not disconnect the unit from the mains supply To disconnect the Ultre 5400 from the mains supply rem
10. to return to the Machine Status Display M Auto Advance This function is used to enable or disable the automatic advance feature When enabled the machine will automatically advance a pre programmed amount of Ultre 5400 User Manual 5 Changing Default Settings media into the Take up Cassette after the cassette is replaced following a media cut This is necessary to guarantee registration repeatability when producing color separations Depress Menu Button and the UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons until the AUTO ADVANCE function is displayed Depress either the RIGHT Arrow Button or the LEFT Arrow Button to enable or disable the Auto Advance feature Depress the ENTER Button Depress the Menu Button to return to the Machine Status Display M Auto FA Length This setting is used to program the length of Film Advance if the Auto Advance feature is enabled as described above The range of programmable length is from four to thirty six inches Depress Menu Button and the UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons until the AUTO FA LENGTH function is displayed Depress either the LEFT Arrow Button or the RIGHT Arrow Button until the desired automatic film advance is displayed on the LCD The display indicates the automatic film advance length in inches 5 12 Edition October 1996 PRINTTESTS TYPE RES LEN 475 41200416 Changing Default Settings 5 Depress the Enter Button Depress the Menu Button to return to t
11. 1 3 1 Notes on Technical Safety M Laser Safety M Standards and Regulations The Ultre 5400 Laser Imagesetter is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U S Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968 As such this unit complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1 Sub chapter J In addition this product meets the requirements of EN60825 This means that this laser imagesetter does not emit hazardous laser radiation Since radiation emitted inside the laser imagesetter is completely confined within protective housings and external covers the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation or maintenance M Service None of the parts within the protective housing require servicing by the user Any servicing must be done only by factory trained service technicians authorized by Ultre Division in the Heidelberg group Edition October 1996 gt gt Notes on Technical Safety 1 CAUTION Do not remove the cover or housing of the imagesetter Otherwise there is a risk that you will be exposed to laser radiation or injured by an electrical shock CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Ultre 5400 User Manual 1 5 1 Notes on Technical Safety M Position of Laser Safety Labels
12. 3 4 Density Button 2 2 eren ux Seance Ro Ropa ee xe 3 4 Menu Button IIIA n bee RR ERE EA 3 4 Arrow Buttons ez ose nabs id es 3 5 Enter BUON 222088 man pete ne La X bU ERR eee 3 5 Reset Button sss Ok eae ad peda RU RO BER ERR RN RR ee 3 5 LCD Dp ese bere CRI LEAP ep Re RETE 3 6 Machine Status Display 3 6 Density Value Display 3 9 Menu Selection Display 3 9 LED is iss look pte oe eats dub e at lent 3 9 Machine Operation 3 10 Ultre 5400 User Manual 3 1 This document was created with FrameMaker 4 0 4 3 Control Panel The control panel consists of push button controls a green LED serving as a visual indicator and an LCD Together these controls and indicators serve as a user interface providing machine status information and the ability to change machine default settings 1 LCD Display 7 Arrows Buttons 8 Enter Jog 9 Reset Film Advance Cut Density o oa A WO N Menu 3 2 Edition October 1996 Control Panel 3 E Push Button Controls s Jog Button The Jog Button permits the manual operation of the film advance As long as the button is held depressed the film will advance the LED will be blinking on and off and the LCD will display FILM ADVANCE Releasing the Jog Button will cause the film to stop advancing the LED to stop blinking and the LCD will
13. 96 t LPM 10000 LPR Low MED HI Changing Default Settings 5 M Set Laser Power Multiplier LPM Adjusts laser power so as to achieve proper density on different photo materials Depress Menu Button and the UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons until the LPM function is displayed Depress either the LEFT Arrow Button or the RIGHT Arrow Button until the desired LPM is displayed on the LCD Depress the Enter Button Depress the Menu Button to return to the Machine Status Display NOTE During operation UltreRIP will set the LPM to a specified value This RIP specified value will over ride any LPM value set through the control panel and will set a new LPM E Set Laser Power Range LPR Since the Ultre 5400 has a much wider power range than other Ultre imagesetters the LPR function has been added so that compatibility can be maintained for the LPM function The LPR function selects a range either low medium or high Ultre 5400 User Manual 5 7 5 Changing Default Settings F4 LENGTH Depress Menu Button and the UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons until the LPR function is displayed Depress either the LEFT Arrow Button or the RIGHT Arrow Button until desired LPR range is displayed on the LCD Depress the Enter Button Depress the Menu Button to return to the Machine Status Display M Set Film Advance Length Sets the amount of film that will be automatically advanced when the FILM ADVANCE BUTTON
14. ADVANCE EN Dis X AUTO FA LENGTH ge PRINIEST OSELECT TYPE RES LENGTH 5 20 16 LCD CONTRAST mmm LCD BACKLIGHT mmm POWER ON RES 1200 UV 10000 4 Submenus Functions A FALENCIH 10 BUFFER MODE 50 X PROGRAM REV 01 00 REVERSE FEED e TO START X PUNCH DISTANCE 10000 lt d Ultre 5400 User Manual 5 3 5 Changing Default Settings M Density With the LCD showing the Machine Status Display depress the Density Button The LCD will show the Density Value Display that provides the current density setting in percentage The first line contains the word DENSITY and the current value as a signed or number The second line shows the value as a bar graph where each bar represents a 1 increment in power The adjustable range is 16 to 16 To increase the density depress the Right Arrow Button as often as necessary As the density increases the number will increase and the bar graph will shrink from the left and grow to the right To decrease the density depress the Left Arrow Button as often as necessary As the density decreases the number will decrease and the bar graph will shrink from the right and grow to the left Depressing the Enter Button will set the new density value and return the LCD to the Machine Status Display 5 4 Edition October 1996 LCD CONTRAST LCD BACKLIGHT Changing Default Settings 5 MW LCD Adjustments
15. Advance 5 12 Auto FA Length 5 12 Print Test des Radek aa a aa 2 ae aps Dern 5 13 Messages 6 1 LCD Status Messages 6 2 Error Messages and Corrective Procedures 6 4 Control Program Upgrade Procedures 6 10 Technical Data 7 1 Edition October 1996 This manual Ultre Part Number 5400 0M covers the operation of the image setter Ultre 5400 The words film photo material and material are used interchangeably through out this manual Unless otherwise indicated these words refer to any photo material that is suitable for use in the Ultre 5400 imagesetters E Notes on this Documentation This documentation contains Notes on Technical Safety Introduction with Installation Control Panel Description of control panel push button controls and LCD display and machine operation Loading Photographic Material including preparing the bulk load supply cassette e Change Default Settings Messages Status and error messages including corrective procedures e Technical Data Ultre 5400 User Manual I This document was created with FrameMaker 4 0 4 Notes on this Documentation Symbols in this Documentation The text contains information which must be observed in order to protect the user from danger This information must be observed to protect the equipment the software and
16. ENTION Wait until the LED has stopped blinking and the LCD reads REMOVE CASSETTE before removing the Take up Cassette Failure to do so may result in exposing the film in Take up Cassette After processing the exposed film the copy may be evaluated for density If required the current programmed density can be changed See Chapter 5 Changing Default Settings for changing density setting When the input film supply is exhausted the LCD will display OUT OF MEDIA If the film has jammed the LCD will display JAM Ultre5400 User Manual Loading 4 Preparing the Bulk Load Supply Cassette 4 2 Loading Photo Material 4 8 Paper and Plate Material 4 18 Ultre 5400 User Manual 4 1 This document was created with FrameMaker 4 0 4 The Ultre 5400 imagesetter reguires photo material sensitive in the 670 nano meter range visible red Some of the suitable materials are identified in a list of tested materials available from Ultre The maximum capacity of the Bulk Load Supply Cassette is 250 feet 75 meters for material thickness of 4 5 mil E Preparing the Bulk Load Supply Cassette Daylight Load Hef Figures 1 4 Place the supply cassette on a table with the material exit slot facing you Loosen the four quarter turn fasteners counterclockwise and lift off the cassette lid Ref Fig 1 Cassette lid with quarter turn fasteners S
17. Fig 3 4 4 Edition October 1996 Loading 4 When loading 406 mm media width remove the left end bell from the shaft and position it so that the thumb release button is opposite from the engraved 406 mm indicator on the spool assembly shaft Ref Fig 4 Fig 4 Ultre 5400 User Manual 4 5 4 Loading Slide the roll of film onto the spool assembly and push it up against the left end bell Note Push the material against the end bell with the utmost care Ensure that the film is flush with the end bell Otherwise registration accuracy cannot be guaranteed Depress the thumb release button and slide the right side end bell onto the right end of the shaft Ensure that it has reached the material roll and locks into posi tion Place the right side of the film and spool assembly into the cassette and then lower the left side into the cassette The emulsion should be down and the curl of the film over the felt side of the supply cassette With the film and spool assembly in the cassette turn the film roll to ensure the brake mechanism is seated in the cassette Pull the leader protective wrap out a few inches without exposing any film Replace the lid on the supply cassette with the material protruding from the felt exit slot Push down and turn all four quarter turn fasteners clockwise until secured Note Cassette lid must be secured before lifting it Pull the leader of the film until the protectiv
18. Laser Label 1 in English and German on the unit Rear Side CLASS 1 LASER ACCORDING TO IEC825 LASER KLASSE 1 NACH IEC825 Laser safety labels internal to the unit on the optical casting assembly VORSICHT LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GE FFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN DANGER LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM lt EEE THIS END LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM CAUTION LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM OUTPUT POWER 800 pW WAVELENGTH 675 nM ASS Ilib LASER AUSTRITTOFFNUNG F R LASERSTRAHLUNG WELLENLANGE 675 nM AUSGANGSLEISTUNG 800 pW Edition October 1996 Notes on Technical Safety 1 E Radio Interference Notes for Users in the US This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference I Notes for Users in Canada This digital apparatus does not excee
19. MC Generic Immunity Standard Place Date Name Signature Stamp New York USA Nov 1 1996 Edition October 1996 Introduction 2 Product Description 2 2 Installation oclo eR bid ee Last he 2 3 General Information 2 3 Mains Connection 2 4 Power Cord Instruction 2 5 Note for Installations in the UK 2 6 Data Connection 2 6 On Off Switch 2 7 Ultre 5400 User Manual 2 1 This document was created with FrameMaker 4 0 4 M Product Description The Ultre 5400 is a high resolution raster scanning device for producing type graphic images photographs and tonal areas on silver photographic material The light source is a laser diode operating in the visible red range 670nm Resolution is selectable from the RIP The Ultre 5400 is strictly an output device It requires a Raster Image Processor RIP to break images into sequential rasters video data ready for imagesetting 2 2 Edition October 1996 Installing Ventilation Introduction 2 Bb installation E General Information The unit is to be connected to the power supply via the power cable included in the delivery Pay attention to all warnings and instructions labeled or printed on the unit Make sure that
20. Ultre 5400 User Manual ULTRE a division in the Heidelberg group This document was created with FrameMaker 4 0 4 Ultre a division in the Heidelberg group No part of this book may be reproduced without prior written permission Important notice We are dedicated to improving and enhancing the hardware and software of our typesetting and communication systems and equipment Conse quently the information in this manual is subject to change without notice Reference is made to this fact during training courses The contents of this documentation are correct at the time of going to press The information contained in this manual about performance and speed as well as technical data concerning application of our products is not legally binding as it does not constitute a written contract of features We point out that companies trademarks and product names mentioned in this manual fall within the regulations regarding protection of trade marks and patents Other product names and brands not expressly mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the corresponding manufactur ers Edition October 1996 This document was created with FrameMaker 4 0 4 Table of Contents Before You Start 5400 Notes on this Documentation l 1 Notes on Technical Safety 1 1 Correct USe us vu ene iaa a ERE E Resa 1 2 General Information 1 2
21. agesetting material with a peak sensitivity at 670nm 0 10 to 0 18 mm thick anti static emulsion roll material wound emulsion in on a 50 7 mm 2 core Both daylight and darkroom loading films are supported Disposable daylight film is not supported 150mm 5 97 200mm 7 9 250mm 9 8 280mm 117 305mm 127 310mm 12 27 338 mm 13 37 355mm 14 380mm 14 97 400mm 15 77 406mm 16 The Supply Cassette is adjustable to support a wide variety of media widths 7 2 Edition October 1996 Capacity of feed cassette Capacity of takeup cassette Mains voltage Nominal voltage Nominal freguency Power consumption Dimensions Weight Interfaces Noise emission Technical Data 7 Approx 75 m 250 feet film depending on material thickness Approx 10 m 30 feet depending on material thickness 90 130 V AC 180 250 V AC autoranging 47 63 Hz 115 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Approximately 0 5kW under operating conditions 720 mm wide x 895 mm high x 635 mm deep WxHxD 130 kg 280 lbs SCSI interface SCSI Level 2 compatible 16 MB data buffer standard optional 16 and 32MB data buffers available Buffer memory utilizes industry standard 72 pin SIMM memory and is field replaceable LpA lt 70 dB A Noise measuring DIN 45635 19 01 KL2 Ultre 5400 User Manual 7 Technical Data Temperature Range Relative Humidity Ambient conditions operation 18 30 C 45 85
22. c immunity requirements of EN50082 2 the length of the data cable is limited to 3 meters The rear of the unit has 3 connectors consisting of the Small Computer Systems Interface SCSI and two external RS232 ports see page 2 7 The SCSI Interface is the standard video interface A high density 50 pin to 25 pin SCSI 2 cable is utilized for the connection to the RIP This external RS232 port is used for factory level external diagnostics and with software supplied by Ultre it is used to download machine firmware This external RS232 port is undefined 2 6 Edition October 1996 Introduction 2 On Off Switch Power is controlled by the rocker switch located on the back panel above the power supply connector When power is turned on the machine will perform a brief diagnostic self test It will signal that it is ready by illuminating the green light emitting diode LED on the control panel and displaying READY on the liquid crystal display s LCD status line LCD Display Serial I F Port 1 COREL SCSI I F EE Serial I F Port 2 SERIAL PORT1 SERIAL PORT2 Ea Mirac Switch MODEL MEMBER Power CENTIES 5 5 5 5 Con nector Ultre 5400 User Manual 2 7 2 Introduction 2 8 Edition October 1996 Control Panel 3 Push Button Controls 3 3 Jog Button cia e A ae RE RR 3 3 Film Advance Button 3 3 GUL BUtlon virtanen d
23. cal Mechanical Safety e EN 60950 Europe e UL 1950 USA e CSA C222 No 950 Canada Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A USA DOC Radio Act SOR 88 475 Class A Canada Directive 89 336 EEC Europe EN 55022 Class B EN50081 1 Ultre 5400 User Manual 1 9 1 Notes on Technical Safety Electromagnetic Interference e EN50082 1 e EN61000 4 8 e EN61000 4 11 e EN61000 3 2 e ENV50140 e ENV50141 e ENV50142 e ENV50204 e IEC 801 2 e IEC 801 4 Conformity Marks And Approvals CE Europe e ETL USA e ETL C Canada Edition October 1996 Notes on Technical Safety 1 PM CE Conformity Declaration Ultre Division in the Heidelberg group CE Declaration of Conformity according to Council Directives 73 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to low voltage and to electromagnetic compatibility Suppliers Name Address declares that the product Product Name Product Class Type Designation Ultre 145 Pinelawn Road Melville N ew York 11747 Ultre 5400 Laser Imagesetter 5400 conforms to the above mentioned Directives Ultre 5400 User Manual 1 Notes on Technical Safety Applicable Standards EN60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment including electrical business equipment EN50081 1 Table 1 EN55022 Class B EMC Generic Emission Standard EN50082 1 2 E
24. con shown below on the rear of the Macintosh computer 7 4 Power on imagesetter 5 Launch the 5400upgr application by double clicking on its icon The Ultre 5400 Control Program Upgrade screen will be displayed Wir 0 Centres regres p etn LE AAA H GOT mewii Sint web fhe ame lon COTES UBIA part mgro cdd Sinn kip BEI A GENI KERET CE BITORI a Beau ade oop Hi i eee ic al al Ps an bese Arim i Cabrel Fregan In be episod bail k kar o m r 6 Insert disk with new Control Program into floppy drive and click the Start Upgrade button 7 A dialog box will be displayed 6 16 Edition October 1996 Messages 6 E tire Ej mesita tance Select the Control Program and click the Open button 8 When the following dialog box is displayed press RESET on the recorders Control Panel rum recorda a FR eb kama eoa 9 The imagesetter will display DOWNLOADING on the control panel and a Transfer Progress dialog box will be displayed indicating the control program is being downloaded to the imagesetter Ultre 5400 User Manual 6 17 6 Messages Lera a E H Peal prendes ni ibero DR Once the new Control Program has been downloaded to the imagesetter a dialog box will be displayed indicating that the transfer is completed lap mir Firepit Perm recon den n E el ee ee Press the RESET button on the recorder to initiate the new Control Pr
25. d the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le persent apparil numerique n emet pas de bruits radio electriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la Classe A prescrites dens le reglement sue le brouillage radio electrique edicte par le ministre des communications du Canada Ultre 5400 User Manual 1 7 1 Notes on Technical Safety M Notes for Users in Europe Comply with radio interference suppression regulations when you connect other electrical equipment to this unit Ensure compliance by following the instructions given by the manufacturer of this equipment regarding correct installation and maintenance One can assume that the equipment you are going to connect complies with radio interference suppression regulations if it is marked with the conformity mark of the European Union CE and all instructions regarding installation operation and maintenance are followed M Safety Information This device meets the safety regulations for information technology equipment including electrical office equipment As such it meets the European low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC It also complies with the EEC Directive 89 336 EEC concerning electromagnetic compatibility for residential commercial and light industry 1 8 Edition October 1996 Notes on Technical Safety 1 M Electri
26. display READY This can be used for added inter job spacing for checking on film feeding when reloading film and for confirmation of the operational status of the drive circuit M Film Advance Button Depressing the Film Advance Button will automatically advance the film by the number of inches that has been programmed into the film advance register See Changing Default Settings on page 5 1 for setting film advance length While the film is advancing the LED will be blinking and the LCD will display FILM ADVANCE When the film has stopped advancing the LCD will display READY and the LED will stop blinking The OOMS Out Of Media Sensor and the JAM Sensor are ignored when a Film Advance is performed during the film loading procedure described in section 4 Ultre5400 User Manual 3 3 3 Control Panel M Cut Button Depressing the Cut Button will activate the motorized knife assembly thereby cutting the film The cutter cannot be activated while the film is in motion Following the cut a short film advance will occur during which time the output cassette must not be removed When the advance is complete the LCD will display REMOVE CASSETTE at which time the output cassette may be removed without loss of exposed film No further functions can be performed at the control panel until the output cassette has been removed and replaced E Density Button The Density Button is depressed when there is a need to change
27. e wrap can be totally removed Allow 6 8 inches of film to be exposed out of the cassette Ensure that the material does not bind in the exit slot 4 6 Edition October 1996 Loading 4 E Preparing the Bulk Load Supply Cassette Dark Room Load Ref Figures 1 4 Place the supply cassette on a table with the material exit slot facing you Loosen the four quarter turn fasteners counterclockwise and lift off the cassette lid Remove the spool assembly from the supply cassette The shaft of the spool assembly is notched to accommodate the following media widths 150 200 250 280 305 310 338 355 380 400 406 mm On the left side of the spool assembly is a brake mechanism and an end bell assembly On the right side is a spring loaded end bell assembly As you depress the thumb release button remove the right side end bell from the shaft Push the thumb release button on the left end bell next to brake and adjust the end bell for the desired media width Note special instructions for 305 400 and 406 mm media widths on page 4 4 and 4 5 Make slight adjustments with the thumb release button until the end bell assembly locks into the appro priate notch on the shaft Ref Fig 2 In a totally dark room or safe lit room using green safelight filters remove the material from its wrapping Slide the roll of film onto the spool assembly and push it up against the end bell Note Push the material agai
28. he Machine Status Display M Print Test The Print Test function activates a number of machine self tests that can be run without having a RIP connected to the imagesetter These self tests can be utilized to ensure output quality and proper machine functionality Depress Menu Button and the UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons until the PRINT TESTS function is displayed The LCD panel will display three parameters TYPE RES and LEN that may be selected and modified e TYPE indicates the type of test that will be performed sample at left indi cates 75 halftone RES indicates the resolution at which the test will performed sample at left indicates 1200 dpi LEN indicates the length over which the test will be performed sample at left indicates 16 inches Depress either the LEFT Arrow Button or the RIGHT Arrow Button until the cursor is positioned over the parameter to be changed on the LCD The UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons can now be used to select the desired parameter Ultre 5400 User Manual 5 13 5 Changing Default Settings 3 Depress the Enter Button This will initialize the programmed self test To return to the Machine Status Display depress the Menu Button twice 5 14 Edition October 1996 Messages 6 LCD Status Messages 6 2 Error Messages and Corrective Procedures 6 4 JAM urn esta des Pea oO eee ees bee GPUs 6 4 NO CASSETTE conri ad D se
29. ing 4 8 Edition October 1996 Loading 4 Ensure that main power is on 1 Remove the Take up Cassette from the top of the machine by lifting it straight up Ref Fig 5 Ultre 5400 User Manual 4 9 4 Loading 2 Open the Film Access Door Ref Fig 6 Fig 6 4 10 Edition October 1996 Loading 4 Facing the recorder note that there are two metal pins protruding from the left and right side plates Ref Fig 7 The spring loaded pin on the left side plate and the pin on the right side plate are used to mount the Supply Cassette in the loading compartment Side plates showing metal mounting pin Fig 7 Ultre 5400 User Manual 4 Loading Holding the cassette by the handles guide the cassette into the film loading compartment as shown below with the left side of the cassette engaging the left side mounting pin Guide the right side of the cassette inward and lower the cassette onto the right side mounting pin Ref Fig 8 The cassette is free to pivot on the mounting pins and should be positioned so that the exit slot is facing upward Fig 8 4 12 Edition October 1996 Loading 4 NOTE Before proceeding make certain that the Pressure Roller Lever is in the down engaged position as shown in Fig 9 Attempting to load the media into the machine with the Pressure Roller lever in the up position will result in a Rollers Open error message displayed
30. is depressed Depress Menu Button and the UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons until the FA LENGTH function is displayed Depress either the LEFT Arrow Button or the RIGHT Arrow Button until the desired film advance is displayed on the LCD The display indicates the film advance length in inches Depress the Enter Button Depress the Menu Button to return to the Machine Status Display 5 8 Edition October 1996 BUFFER MODE 507 Changing Default Settings 5 B Buffer Mode The Ultre 5400 Imagesetter is configured with a large buffer memory 16 to 32MB This function is used to determine the minimum amount of data that will be buffered before imaging begins The value can be varied to eliminate delays in imaging jobs Setting the value low will initiate imaging more quickly but if it is set too low the job may abort if the RIP is not able to maintain the necessary data transfer rate on complex jobs Depress Menu Button and the UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons until the BUFFER MODE function is displayed Depress either the LEFT Arrow Button or the RIGHT Arrow Button until the desired buffer fill percentage is displayed on the LCD Depress the Enter Button Depress the Menu Button to return to the Machine Status Display M Program Revision This message displays the current revision of the machine firmware Ultre 5400 User Manual 5 9 5 Changing Default Settings REVERSE FEED M Reverse Feed Re
31. limited to the removal of exposed film in the Take up Cassette and replacement of the Take up Cassette on the machine While printing is taking place the Primary Drive Roller will be advancing the film through the machine The LED will be blinking and the LCD will display PRINTING When the job is finished depress the Film Advance Button This will automatically advance the exposed film by the number of inches that has been programmed into the film advance register the default advance is 12 inches See Chapter 5 Changing Default Settings for setting film advance length This amount should be enough to place the last exposed copy safely inside the Take up Cassette Wait until the LCD displays READY and the LED stops blinking before proceeding to the next step 3 10 Edition October 1996 Control Panel 3 Operate the knife by depressing the Cut Button The LCD will display CUT for less than 1 second The film will then advance inside the machine past the upper rollers the LCD will display FILM ADVANCE and the LED will begin blinking When the film stops advancing the LED will stop blinking and the LCD will read REMOVE CASSETTE The Take up Cassette may be removed by lifting straight up The LCD will display NO CASSETTE Approximately 2 inches of film will be protruding from the cassette as a leader for processing Follow the manufacturer s instructions for preparing the leader for threading into the processor ATT
32. ly installed on the machine No corrective action is required if the Take up Cassette has been removed as part of the film loading procedure see Chapter 4 When replacing the Take up Cassette place it on the machine by aligning the slot in the cassette with exit guides protruding from the top of the machine and place down against the foam covered mounting surface Note the raised mark on the front of the Take up Cassette to identify the slot side M OUT OF MEDIA Out Of Media The Supply Cassette has run out of film Reload supply cassette 6 6 Edition October 1996 Possible Cause Corrective Action Possible Cause Corrective Action Messages 6 M PHOTO ERROR SOL sensor failed to detect laser beam This may be caused by a malfunction in the optics assembly Reset the machine by depressing the Reset Button on the Control Panel If condition reoccurs or a malfunction is suspect refer problem to a qualified technician M POWER SUPPLY FAULT This error indicates a failure within the power supply Reset the machine by turning the power off waiting approximately 20 seconds and turning the power back on If condition reoccurs or a malfunction is suspect refer problem to a qualified technician Ultre 5400 User Manual 6 7 6 Messages Possible Cause Corrective Action Possible Cause Corrective Action M LASER FAULT This error indicates a fault in the laser drive Reset the machine by de
33. message indicates a fault in the laser drive This message indicates an error in the laser spinner or spinner drive This message indicates an error in the laser power and filter wheel assembly This message indicates an error in the transport drive system Ultre 5400 User Manual 6 3 6 Messages DATA UNDERRUN This message indicates the host system did not maintain the necessary data rate during printing EEPROM FAULT This message indicates the EEPROM has a check sum error CASSETTE ABORT This message indicates the machine received a no cassette indication during printing 6 4 Edition October 1996 Possible Cause Corrective Action Messages 6 E Error Messages and Corrective Procedures The are a number of situations where the machine will halt normal operation and display error messages on the LCD The following describes the possible causes and corrective action to be taken for each error before normal operation can resume E JAM The photo material has jammed in the machine Clear the jammed photo material by opening the front cover releasing pressure roller lever and pulling out the jammed material If it is difficult to clear the JAM you may invoke the REVERSE FEED function described in section 5 10 Ultre 5400 User Manual 6 5 6 Messages Possible Cause Corrective Action Possible Cause Corrective Action M NO CASSETTE The Take up Cassette has been removed or has not been proper
34. n field located on the top line shows the programmed horizontal resolution in dots per inch dpi H1200 for example indicates that the horizontal resolution has been set for 1200 dpi See Chapter 5 Changing Default Settings for changing resolution Ultre5400 User Manual 3 7 3 Control Panel Vertical Resolution The Vertical Resolution Field located on the top line shows the programmed vertical resolution in dots per inch dpi V1200 for example indicates that the vertical resolution has been set for 1200 dpi See Chapter 5 Changing Default Settings for changing resolution Film Counter The Film Counter Field located in the lower left corner indicates the amount of film that has been advanced into the Take up Cassette The film counter resets every time the film is cut The film count can be maintained in feet or meters selectable from the service menu Status The Status Field located in the center of the bottom line indicates the current status of the machine READY for example indicates that the machine is ready to receive commands from the host system or via the control panel If the machine is otherwise engaged the status display might read CUT FILM ADVANCE PRINTING REMOVE CASSETTE or it might display an error message See Chapter 6 Messages for a description of LCD status messages 3 8 Edition October 1996 Control Panel 3 M Density Value Display The Density Val
35. n the stored default setup values WARNING Depressing the Reset Button during printing will cause the job to abort Ultre5400 User Manual 3 5 3 Control Panel B LCD The LCD provides the user with machine status information and displays the menus used to change machine default settings and perform other functions Initial machine power on or depressing the Reset Button will show the Machine Status Display This display is also the starting point for accessing the Density Value Display and the Menu Selection Display Machine Status Display The Machine Status Display has five fields consisting of an Alpha Character e Horizontal Resolution e Vertical Resolution e Film Counter e Status Alpha Vertical Horizontal Character Resolution Resolution Y 1200 H1200 0000 READY Film Counter Status 3 6 Edition October 1996 Control Panel 3 Alpha Character The Alpha Character field is located in the upper left corner In normal operation this field will be blank but when the machine is being serviced it may display one of the following letters e S Serial mode active A Artificial start of line enabled This mode is used for testing only and should not be seen in normal operation e J OOMS JAM or NOCASS signals disabled see Chapter 6 Messages This mode is used for testing only and should not be seen in normal operation Horizontal Resolution The Horizontal Resolutio
36. ng Raise the Pressure Roller Lever to the up disengaged position Grasp and straighten the film at the top of the machine Ensure that the supply cassette is positioned properly e Push the Pressure Roller Lever to the down engaged position 4 Close the Film Access Door 5 Depress the Film Advance Button The exposed film will move upward through the exit guides While this is occurring the LCD will display FILM ADVANCE and the LED will begin blinking The Primary Drive Roller will stop turning when sufficient film has advanced through the exit guides Wait until the LCD displays NO CASSETTE and the LED stops blinking before proceeding to the next step 4 16 Edition October 1996 Loading 4 6 Operate the knife by depressing the Cut Button The electric knife will cut the film and the LCD will display CUT for about one second The Primary Drive Roller will advance the film through the upper rollers and out of the exit guides At the same time the LCD will display FILM ADVANCE and the LED will begin blinking After the film advance is completed the LCD will display NO CASSETTE and the LED will stop blinking Remove the cut film from the exit guides and discard Replace the Take up Cassette on the machine by aligning the slot in the cas sette with the exit guides Note the raised mark on the front side of the Take up Cassette to identify the slot side Place the Take up Cassette on the foam cov
37. nst the end bell with the utmost care Ensure that the film is flush with the end bell Otherwise registration accuracy cannot be guaranteed Ultre 5400 User Manual 4 7 4 Loading Depress the thumb release button and slide the right side end bell onto the right end of the shaft Ensure that it has reached the material roll and locks in posi tion Place the right side of the film and spool assembly into the cassette and then lower the left side into the cassette The emulsion should be down and the curl of the film over the felt side of the supply cassette With the film and spool assembly in the cassette turn the film roll to ensure the brake mechanism is seated in the cassette Pull the leader out 6 8 inches Replace the lid on the supply cassette with the material protruding from the felt exit slot Push down and turn all four quarter turn fasteners clockwise until secured Note Cassette lid must be secured before lifting it Ensure that the material does not bind in the exit slot M Loading Photo Material Ref Figures 5 11 The supply cassette for the Ultre 5400 can hold up to 75 meters of 4 5 mil photographic material If using thicker media the amount will be less Photographic material in either darkroom or daylight packaging can be used Both loading procedures are described respectively in pages 4 2 Loading Photographic Material Daylight Packaging and 4 7 Loading Photographic Material Darkroom Packag
38. ogram and return to the main screen Click the Exit button to quit the Ultre 5400 Upgrade application 6 18 Edition October 1996 Technical Data Ambient conditions operation 7 4 Ambient conditions transport 7 4 Resolution and recorder speed 7 5 Ultre 5400 User Manual 7 1 This document was created with FrameMaker 4 0 4 System description Light source Imaging principle Imaging width Maximum screen frequency Repeat accuracy Photographic material in bulk roll form Material width The Ultre 5400 is a prepress imagesetter based on a raster scanning mechanism with a laser light source in the visible red wavelength The laser diode is modu lated by incoming data and is scanned across the media by a spinning 45 degree mirror The media movement is synchronized with the scanned laser beam by the film transport Visible red laser diode emission wavelength 670 nm Rotating monogon Continuous moving transport of photographic material 406 mm 16 inches imaging length dependent on application program Up to 78L cm 200 Ipi at 3386 dpi Typ 1 mil or 25 um Max 1 5 mil or 40 um within the ambient conditions defined below with constant environmental conditions for 4 successive pages of 406 mm x 406 mm Typical shall mean that 80 of all machines produced will meet this specification VR sensitive im
39. on the LCD display Pressure Roller Lever Fig 9 Ultre 5400 User Manual 4 13 4 Loading 3 With approximately 8 inches of material protruding from the Supply Cassette and the exit slot facing upwards place both hands on the film and guide it for ward under the feed slot and into the material feed rollers Depress the Film Advance Button on the control panel and guide the film into the feed slot The LCD will display FILM ADVANCE and the LED will begin blinking Ref Fig 10 4 14 Edition October 1996 Loading 4 The film will continue to advance and the Supply Cassette will pivot on its mounting pins resulting in the cassette handles facing upwards Ref Fig 11 The length of film that is advanced is determined by the programmable film advance length See also Changing Default Settings on page 5 1 for setting film advance length Fig 11 Ultre 5400 User Manual 4 15 4 Loading ATTENTION Before proceeding to the next section ensure the following The film is being fed straight skewed film will track to one side The are no wrinkles or slack in the film exiting the Supply Cassette The film is centered as it protrudes from the exit guides If everything is in order skip the next section and proceed to step 4 If corrective action is required proceed to the following step Perform these steps if there are wrinkles or slack in the film or if the film requires repositioni
40. ove the power plug first The mains outlet must be easily accessible 2 4 Edition October 1996 Introduction 2 Power Cord Instruction If you will be using the 100 120 volts power source voltage be sure to refer to the following list Plug Plug Type Voltage Reference Power Cord Configuration Standards North America 115 ANSI C73 11 UL Listed 125V 10A 120V NEMA 5 15 P CSA Certified IEC 83 Type SJT 18AWG If you will be using the 200 240 volts power source voltage be sure to refer to the following list Plug Plug Type Voltage Reference Power Cord Configuration Standards Europe 230V CEE 7 II lt HAR gt HO5VV F 250V 10 16A IV VII IEC 83 IEC 127 United 220 B S 1363 lt HAR gt HO5W F Kingdom 240V IEC 83 240V 6A IEC 127 Australia 240 A S C112 lt HAR gt HO5W F 240V 10A 250V IEC 127 North America 240V ANSI C73 20 UL Listed 250V 15A NEMA 6 15 P CSA Certified IEC 83 Type SJT UL 198 6 18AWG Ultre 5400 User Manual 2 5 2 Introduction SCSI RS232 Port 1 RS232 Port 2 M Note for Installations in the UK The cores in the main leads are colored in accordance with the following codes e green and yellow earth e blue neutral e brown live M Data Connection CAUTION Connect the cables with the power disconnected Only use shielded cables in keeping with the radio interference suppression regulations To comply with electromagneti
41. panel 3 2 Electromagnetic compatibility 1 9 Control program 6 10 Enter button 3 5 Upgrade procedures for PC 6 10 Error messages 6 4 Upgrade procedures for Macintosh 6 15 F FALENGTH 5 8 Cores 4 3 Feed cassette Correct use 1 2 Capacity 7 3 Cut button 3 4 PSU Ultre 5400 User Manual This document was created with FrameMaker 4 0 4 Index Film access door 4 8 Film advance button 3 3 Film advance length 5 8 Film counter 3 8 FILTER FAULT 6 8 Functions 5 3 Host system 3 10 Imaging principle 7 2 Imaging width 7 2 Installation 2 3 Interface 2 6 Interfaces 7 3 JAM 6 4 Jog button 3 3 Labels Laser safety 1 6 LASER FAULT 6 7 Laser power multiplier 5 7 Laser power range 5 7 Laser Safety 1 4 LCD 3 6 LCD Backlight 5 5 LCD Contrast 5 5 LED 3 9 Light source 7 2 Loading material 4 6 LPM 5 7 LPR 5 7 Machine operation 3 10 Machine status display 3 6 Mains connection 2 4 Mains voltage 7 3 Material Loading 4 2 Using Paper 4 12 Materials in roll form 7 2 Width 7 2 Mechanical safety 1 9 Menu button 3 4 Menu Selection display 5 2 Menu selection display 3 9 Menus 5 3 Messages see Status messages and Error mes sages NO CASSETTE 6 5 Noise emission 7 3 Nominal frequency 7 3 Nominal voltage 7 3 On Off Switch 2 7 Operation 3 10 OUT OF MEDIA 6 5 PHOTO ERROR 6 6 Photographic Materials See Materials Power consumption 7 3 Power cord instruction 2 5 POWER SUPPLY FAULT 6 6 Pressure roller leve
42. pool assembly with end bells and brake Material exit slot Fig 1 4 2 Edition October 1996 2 End bell assembly thumb release button Brake mechanism Loading 4 Remove the spool assembly from the supply cassette The shaft of the spool assembly is notched to accommodate the following media widths 150 200 250 280 305 310 338 355 380 400 406 mm On the left side of the spool assembly is a brake mechanism and an end bell assembly On the right side is a spring loaded end bell assembly As you depress the thumb release button remove the right side end bell from the shaft Ref Fig 2 Push the thumb release button on the left end bell next to brake and adjust the end bell for the desired media width Note special instructions for 305 400 and 406 mm media widths on page 4 4 and 4 5 Make slight adjustments with the thumb release button until the end bell assembly locks into the appro piate notch on the shaft Ref Fig 2 Fig 2 Ultre 5400 User Manual 4 3 4 Loading Special End Bell Instructions for 305 mm 400 mm and 406 mm media widths When loading 305 mm media width move the left side end bell to the engraved 310 mm indicator on the spool assembly shaft When loading 400 mm media width remove the left end bell from the shaft and position it so that the thumb release button is opposite from the engraved 400 mm indicator on the spool assembly shaft Ref Fig 3
43. pressing the Reset Button on the Control Panel If condition reoccurs or a malfunction is suspect refer problem to a qualified technician M SPINNER FAULT This error indicates an error in the laser spinner or spinner drive Reset the machine by depressing the Reset Button on the Control Panel If condition reoccurs or a malfunction is suspect refer problem to a qualified technician 6 8 Edition October 1996 Possible Cause Corrective Action Possible Cause Corrective Action Messages 6 MN FILTER FAULT This error indicates an error in the laser power and filter wheel assembly Reset the machine by depressing the Reset Button on the Control Panel If condition reoccurs or a malfunction is suspect refer problem to a qualified technician TRANSPORT FAULT This error indicates a faulty transport drive system Reset the machine by depressing the Reset Button on the Control Panel If condition reoccurs or a malfunction is suspect refer problem to a qualified technician Ultre 5400 User Manual 6 9 6 Messages PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING ULTRE 5400 CONTROL PROGRAM UTILIZING A PC Items Required 5400 imagesetter 5400 Upgrade Software Program Control Program Software Null Modem Cable Ultre Part Number 2289 01 PC running Windows 95 or NT Operating System This procedure is used to upgrade the existing Control Program in the Ultre 5400 1 Turn main power off to the Ultre 5400 imagesetter
44. r 4 9 Printing 3 10 Printtest 5 11 Edition October 1996 Index Product description 2 2 TRANSPORT FAULT 6 8 Punch distance 5 10 Push button controls 3 3 W Warning Symbol II Weight 7 3 R Radio interference 1 7 Recorder speed 7 5 Repeat accuracy 7 2 Reset button 3 5 Resolution 7 5 horizontal 3 7 vertical 3 8 Reverse feed 5 10 RIP 2 2 RS232 2 6 S Safety Electrical 1 9 Safety information 1 9 Screen frequency 7 2 SCSI 2 6 Service 1 4 SOL Sensor 6 6 SPINNER FAULT 6 7 Status field 3 8 Status messages 6 2 Submenus 5 3 Supply cassette 4 2 Capacity 4 2 Preparing 4 2 Symbol Information II Symbols in this documentation II System description 7 2 T Take up cassette Replace 4 12 see also Collecting cassette Ultre 5400 User Manual
45. rder s control panel Ultre 5400 Press RESET button on recorder s control panel 10 The imagesetter will display DOWNLOADING on the control panel and a Transfer Progress dialog box will be displayed indicating the control program 1s being downloaded to the imagesetter Dosricucing rane Conta Program Bach Gm d me mim Once the new Control Program has been downloaded to the imagesetter an Info dialog box will be displayed indicating that the transfer is completed Ultre 5400 User Manual 6 13 6 Messages Info Transfer completed Press recorders RESET button again Press the RESET button on the recorder to initiate the new Control Program Click the OK button to return to the main screen of the upgrade program Click the Exit button to quit the Ultre 5400 Upgrade application 6 14 Edition October 1996 Messages 6 PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING ULTRE 5400 CONTROL PROGRAM UTILIZING A MACINTOSH Items Required 5400 imagesetter 5400 Upgrade Software Control Program Software Null Modem Cable Ultre Part Number 2290 01 Macintosh Computer This procedure is used to upgrade the existing Control Program in the Ultre 5400 1 Turn main power off to the 5400 imagesetter 2 Disconnect SCSI interface cable Ultre 5400 User Manual 6 15 6 Messages 3 Connect imagesetters top serial port with the Modem A serial port i
46. t Button is depressed An error message indicating that the photo material has jammed in the machine The film will stop advancing and the current print job will abort This message is cleared by removing the Jam condition and depressing the RESET Button Indicates that the motorized knife did not return to its home position after a material cut This message is cleared after a successful media cut Indicates that the Take up Cassette has either been removed or has not been properly installed on the machine 6 2 Edition October 1996 OUT OF MEDIA PHOTO ERROR POWER SUPPLY FAULT PRINTING READY REMOVE CASSETTE SELF TEST LASER FAULT SPINNER FAULT FILTER FAULT TRANSPORT FAULT Messages 6 Out of Media error message indicating that the Supply Cassette has run out of film This message is cleared when the Supply Cassette is reloaded Photo Error message generated by the machine indicating that the Start Of Line SOL sensor failed to detect the laser beam Note that the error message is generated only when the optics system is active One or more of the power supply voltage levels is incorrect Machine is printing as film is being advanced Machine is ready to accept commands from the host system or the control panel Indicates that printing is completed the exposed film has been cut and is in the Take up Cassette and ready for processing This message is displayed during self test mode This
47. the current density setting Using the Right or Left Arrow Button the density can be increased or decreased while viewing the value on the LCD See Chapter 5 Changing Default Settings for changing Density setting M Menu Button Depressing the Menu Button will bring up the Menu Selection Display on the LCD which permits the programming and changing of the machine s default settings Operating the Horizontal and Vertical Arrow Buttons will display the submenus and functions on the LCD For each setting that is changed it is necessary to depress the Enter Button to save the new value When reprogramming is completed depress the Menu Button to return to the Machine Status Display 3 4 Edition October 1996 Control Panel 3 SN Arrow Buttons The control panel contains Right Arrow Left Arrow Up Arrow and Down Arrow Buttons These buttons serve dual functions as controls and cursor keys As controls they are used for menu selection and density adjustment They are also used for moving the cursor on the LCD when selecting default values to be changed M Enter Button The Enter Button is depressed after selecting a new density value and for each new setting or value that is selected while in the Menu Selection Display M Reset Button Depressing the Reset Button will re initialize the system It will have the same effect as turning the power to the machine off and turning it back on again The reset function has no effect o
48. ts must be kept clear at all times E General Information Pay attention to the notes on ambient conditions in Chapter 7 Technical Data and to the conditions for installing the unit in Chapter 2 Introduction section Installation Unit connectors and sockets must be easily accessible This is to ensure easy removal of the power cord from the wall socket in the event of an emergency The unit does not contain any parts which require servicing by the operator Edition October 1996 Notes on Technical Safety 1 ATTENTION Unauthorized opening of the cabinet or improper repairs can expose the operator to great danger Service work may only be performed by authorized personnel specialized in this field The appropriate regulations for the prevention of accidents are to be adhered to when the equipment is serviced Failure to observe the safety regulations may result in the loss of accident insurance M Cleaning the Unit The unit must be disconnected from the power supply by pulling out the mains plug if cleaning the unit involves using liquids The unit surfaces can be cleaned using a dry cloth If the unit is very dirty it may be cleaned with a damp cloth which has been dipped in a mild water soluable detergent and well drained Make sure that no liquid gets inside the unit and keep moisture away from the connection sockets at the rear of the unit Never use abrasive cleansers or solvents Ultre 5400 User Manual
49. ue Display provides the current density value in percentage It is called up by depressing the Density Button while the LCD is showing the Machine Status Display Access is not available from the Menu Selection Display The first line contains the word DENSITY and the value as a signed or number The second line shows the value as a bar graph where each bar represents a 1 increment See Chapter 5 Changing Default Settings for changing the Density setting M Menu Selection Display The Menu Selection Display provides access to all of the submenus and functions with the exception of density to permit reprogramming of the machine s default settings It can be called up on the LCD by depressing the Menu Button while the LCD is showing the Machine Status Display See Chapter 5 Changing Default Settings for making changes to the default settings B LED The green LED will light up when power is turned on It will also blink continuously as the film is advancing through the machine Ultre5400 User Manual 3 9 3 Control Panel M Machine Operation Power is turned on by depressing the rocker switch on the machine s back panel see On Off Switch on page 2 8 The green LED on the control panel will be lit and the LCD will display READY If it does not refer to Error Messages and Corrective Procedures on page 6 5 In normal operation the Ultre 5400 is controlled by the host system and operational procedures are
50. verse Feed is used to remove film from the transport in the event of a film jam condition Depress Menu Button and the UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons until the REVERSE FEED function is displayed Depress the Enter Button to reverse feed approximately 4 inches of film If nec essary depress the Enter Button again to reverse feed an additional 4 inches Depress the Menu Button to return to the Machine Status Display M Punch Distance When the optional film punch is installed this parameter is used to set the distance in inches from the middle punched hole to the first line of video data Depress Menu Button and the UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons until the PUNCH DISTANCE function is displayed Depress the RIGHT Arrow Button until the cursor is positioned over the parameter to be changed on the LCD The UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons can now be used to select the desired parameter 5 10 Edition October 1996 Changing Default Settings 5 3 Depress the ENTER Button Depress the Menu Button to return to the Machine Status Display E Auto Punch When the optional film punch is installed this parameter will allow a user to enable or disable the film punch Depress Menu Button and the UP or DOWN Arrow Buttons until the AUTO PUNCH function is displayed Depress either the RIGHT Arrow Button or the LEFT Arrow Button to enable or disable the optional film punch Depress the ENTER Button Depress the Menu Button

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