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1. Feed Rollers MEDIA Input Rollers GUIDE BOX Conveyor Rollers Rollers Output Rollers Drum Area Media Path 4 14 p All media must be removed before proceeding 16 Remove the large folds of media from the drum media path Carefully cut the media out of the media path 17 Remove any media extending from the feed rollers Gently pull the media from the drum and do not exceed 2 25 Kg 5 Ibs of force If the media will not move check for large folds If necessary do Step 16 again Install and latch the lower light shield 18 Install and latch the lower light shield 19 Install and latch the upper light shield 20 Re install the guide box or Take up Cassette 21 Re install the side covers Place them straight down over the cabinet ends Upper Light Shield Side Cover Latch Levers Lower Light Shield Installing Light Shields and Side Covers 22 Is the processor path clear of media NO YES See Clearing processor area jams on page 4 21 Do Step 23 Troubleshooting Bunooyssjqnoap 4 16 23 Turn the power switch on 24 Wait for the BUSY message on the Status Panel to go out ERROR TAKE UP BUSY D EJECT CORD ONLOAD BUSY message on the Status Panel 25 Use the Function Switch below the Status Panel to reload media Function Switch Status Panel and Function Switch 26 From PrintersRIP select DPM 2340 gt Output
2. Installation Requirements The DPM Digital PlateMaster must be placed on a hard flat stable surface with a free space of 58 cm 23 at the back not including the plate catcher and 76 cm 30 at the sides Free access at the front must be provided for installing and removing the media cassettes and maintaining the processor area Electrical supply The DPM must be connected to a grounded 180 240 V ac 50 or 60 Hz outlet WARNING The DPM is Class electrical equipment For your personal safety it must be connected to a protected ground earth in accordance with national and local regulations Fuses The DPM has internal fuses that may only be changed by authorized service personnel WARNING The electrical distribution box should be accessed only by authorized ABDick service technicians Dangerous high voltages are present when the machine is connected to the facility power supply Introduction uonadnpo nul Safety ON OFF Switch Gircuit Breaker 15 A is located on the back of the DPM IMAGING UNIT ACCESS and LASER INTERLOCK SWITCHES The four switches disable the laser unit when the light shield or a cover is removed Protect yourself others and your equipment by observing all safety warnings contained in this guide Before attempting to operate the DPM be certain that each operator has read this guide and is thoroughly familiar with the operating instructions and safety warnin
3. ScriptWorks Print Buffer size must be at least xxx bytes Current size is yyy Please adjust in Configure RIP dialogue The PrintersRIP is not configured properly From the PrintersRIP menu click ConfigureRIP and adjust the Printer buffer size Restart the RIP Requested resolution is not supported A resolution not supported by the DPM has been selected in the page setup Use the PrintersRIP menu to correct the resolution in the page setup Different X and Y resolutions not supported The horizontal resolution and the vertical resolution do not match in the page setup Use the PrintersRIP menu to correct the resolution in the page setup Media Width Mismatch engine xx job yy The plate width selected in the device dialogue is not achievable with the currently loaded media If the plate width is incorrectly set in device dialogue change it and then click OK The job will be imaged Use the PrintersRIP menu to correct the plate width in the page setup so future jobs can proceed If the plate width specified in the page setup is the correct required width change the loaded media and click OK to run the job or click CANCEL to proceed to the next job Plate Width xx gt Max yy Plate Width xx lt Min yy The user has entered an invalid plate width Correct the plate width Top Margin xx lt Min yy Left Margin xx lt Min yy Ri
4. 2 13 Using the Media Settings Window See To adjust exposure values on page 3 13 Media Settings Advanced Product Code Product Click a Type Thickness Width Centering Feed Adjust Counter 5 23832 RF MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 13 200 0 0 0 0 200 0 Exposure media to MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 00 00 2000 See To adjust select it 23509 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 5 9 000 0 0 0 0 200 0 the image d 23511 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 5 11 000 0 0 0 0 200 0 Centering center g onthe 23833 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 13 375 0 0 0 0 200 0 ring 23832 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 13 200 00 0 0 200 0 plate on page 23813 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 13 000 0 0 0 0 200 0 3 15 23812 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 12 000 0 0 0 0 200 0 Feed Length 23811 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 11 000 0 0 0 0 200 0 See To adjust 23838 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 9 375 0 0 0 0 200 0 pr 23809 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 9 000 0 0 0 0 200 0 the plate length 23533 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 5 13 375 0 0 0 0 200 0 on page 3 14 23513 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 5 13 000 0 0 0 0 200 0 23512 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 5 12 000 0 0 0 0 200 0 23508 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 5 11 500 0 0 0 0 200 0 23808 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 11 500 0 0 0 0 200 0 23609 Laser Film Negative Film 4 9 000 0 0 0 0 200 0 23633 RF Laser Film Negative Film 4 13 375 0 0 0 0 200 0 23614 RF Laser Film Negative Film 4 14 000 0 0
5. CenterAdiust CenterAdjust CenterAdiust 75percent 13x19 25 Disabled 0 08 Vv Disable outpi R Haam elete when necessary 7 Items 1 Usage 11 3Mb Disk free 940 5Mb Items 12 Usage 400 2Mb Enable outputs in PrintersRIP Troubleshooting Bunooyssjqnoap 4 31 Chapter 5 Maintaining the DPM Your DPM has been designed to deliver consistent high quality output To ensure that the outstanding imaging results you have become accustomed to are not degraded a few maintenance activities are required This chapter details those procedures that should be performed Servicing the DPM Quarterly The DPM requires cleaning and lubrication by an authorized ABDick service technician every 3 months Contact the authorized service organization in your area to schedule this Changing the Air Filter The air filter 2340 AF must be changed every 3 months to ensure that dust does not contaminate the imaging area and that sufficient air flow is maintained in the drum area To change the air filter 1 Turn the platemaker off 2 Open the filter cover and remove the air filter 3 Install a new filter 2340 AF with the metal mesh down and close the cover Filter Cover ON OFF Switch is located on the back of the DPM Changing the Air Filter 5 1 5 2 Changing Chemicals Important To obtain optimum results with your new chemicals you should also clean the processor unit at the
6. ABDick A PRESSTEK COMPANY DPM 2340 Digital PlateMaster with software 5 1 and above Operator s Manual ABDick Presstek Company 55 Executive Dr Hudson NH 03051 4903 2005 ABDick A Presstek Company All rights reserved No part of this publication may be duplicated reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopy recording or any information storage and retrieval system without prior written consent of ABDick A Presstek Company ABDick A Presstek Company makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further ABDick A Presstek Company reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of ABDick A Presstek Company to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes ABDick A Presstek Company disclaims any responsibility or liability for personal injury death or property damage caused by or arising out of i the failure of operators to observe all operating and safety instructions and warnings contained herein or ii the improper use abuse neglect or unauthorized repair of the equipment described herein and the purchaser and any subsequent owner or lessee of such equipment shall defend
7. Set auto login to bypass typing a user name and password when logging on Administrator Imaging Engine Preferences Preferences Select an auto feed option based on your loading procedures Use prompt or Feed Always if you load in the daylight Use Feed Never if you load in the dark Use Feed Never for Cardboard Cassettes Turn on and off the spinner Important Use sparingly to prolong the spinner s life Getting Started 2 11 OR KK Printers RIP Preferences Zoom levels range from 1 64 farthest away to 1 8 closest The default is 1 64 A change to the Roam preference takes effect the next time you restart the PrintersRip Take up Cassette Preferences Preferences The maximum take up capacity is 33 feet 10 m The media is automatically cut when it reaches maximum capacity Set the minimum galley leader to match your offline processor 2 12 Working with the Media Database The media database displays a list of all the product codes that are applicable to your DPM along with their properties Emulsion base thickness width associated counter and adjustments feed length and centering Opening the Database Open the database by using one of the two following methods e Click the Media product code on the Media Panel m 23710 Click the product code to mun o O open media database 10 Fmil Paper OR Getting Started poweis Bum OR KK
8. Wait for the DPM busy indicator to change to ready Replenish stabilizer chemistry The job automatically starts 6020 An internal engine error Correct the problem based on the error occurred text displayed in the error window Turn off the DPM and turn it back on Re enable the RIP output queue 6024 Processor temperature is Wait for the processor to warm up and low the job automatically starts 6026 No guide box in the machine Install a guide box The job Plate media is loaded automatically starts pending job for processor Or cancel the job 6027 Media load operation failed Retry the load operation The drum may need to be cleared if the load failed because of a jam 6028 Media jam in processor Clear all media from the processor area See Clearing processor area jams on page 4 21 Status Bar Error Indicators Icons displayed in the Status Bar indicate system error such as when liquid levels are low o DPM 2340 Status mess Liquid Low DPM2340 Plates in Peiesinpoges 0 23710 Lt wd 10 7mil Paper 01 44PM DPM Status POSSIBLE CAUSE USER ACTION TT ag Processor Activator level low Wait for the DPM busy indicator to change to ready Replenish activator chemistry See Filling the processor with chemicals on page 5 5 fi LJ Processor Stabilizer level low Wait for the DPM busy indicator to change to ready Replenish stabilizer chemistry See Filling
9. gt Output Controller Monitor 27 De select the disable outputs Click on the 3 for disable outputs J Output Controller 7 Monitor x Active Queue Held Queue 1 75percent 13x19 25 75percent 13x19 25 75percent 13x19 25 75percent 13x19 25 Center djust 11x17qrd ps 75percent 13x13 25 75percent 13x19 25 CenterAdijust CenterAdijust CenterAdijust CenterAdijust 75percent 13x19 25 Disabled 0 08 Boor DE e Ae im elete when necessary v Items 1 Usage 11 3Mb Disk free 940 5Mb Items 12 Usage 400 2Mb Enable outputs in PrintersRip Clearing media jams during load If the media fails to load properly error messages are generated in the PrintersRIP Window indicating the existence of a jam To clear a media loading jam 1 Allow sufficient time for any jobs in the processor to finish Wait approximately 1 minute or until the BUSY message is no longer illuminated before doing this procedure EJECT LOAD ONLOAD o BUSY message 2 Turn off the power switch on the back of the DPM 3 Open the cassette cover 4 Remove the media and slowly pull it toward you Troubleshooting Bunooyssjqnoap Only a short length of media should come out with the cassette Push down on the forks and pull the cassette toward you about 20 cm 8 in Cassett Cover Media Clearing the Media area 5 Are you able to easily remove the media and the short length of media NO YES The med
10. indemnify and hold ABDick A Presstek Company harmless from and against all liability caused or arising out of such nonobservance improper use abuse neglect or unauthorized repair Mega and Mega Plus are trademarks of ABDick A Presstek Company Warning 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 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 1098765432 Oct WARNING This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la casse A respectetoutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada WARNING This is a Class A product per EN55022 1998 In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Table of Contents Introduction Welcome Jared d
11. 0 0 200 0 X gt V Show all Load Unload Form Feed Loads media _ Returns media Advances the In Take up mode negative film and take up cassette into the drum in from the drum media by a loaded this transports the imaged film into the take preparation for full plate length up cassette imaging Customizing the Database You can customize the database display to display only selected media or to sort the media Select which product codes you want displayed in this list by double clicking in the Show column to toggle between Yes and No Select the Show All box in the bottom left of the window to show all product codes Unclick it to show only the ones selected for show yes Sort the database according to your criteria by clicking the column headings 2 14 Displaying Media Usage The Media Usage screen displays information about the number of images you made and the amount of media used since the last time you reset the counter To open the Media Usage window click DPM from the menu panel and click Media Usage from the pop up menu The customer counters can be reset to zero to track images taken and media used over a certain time period The machine counters cannot be reset Customer Number of Plates Plate Media Number of Images fo Feet Takeup Media p Takeup Media fo Feet Machine NumberatPierss A hi eee Plate Media 35 8 Feet C Metric Number of Images il The mea
12. 008 A 1 Locating Authorized ABDick International Subsidiaries A 1 Locating Authorized ABDick International Regional Offices A 1 Important Safety Warnings 4 A 3 Index Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome About this Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the DPM Digital PlateMaster ABDick has combined leading edge internal drum technology with reliable in line processing to provide you with this state of the art platemaker The DPM is an advanced platemaker using precision internal drum technology and an integrated processor The platemaker interfaces with feature enhanced PrintersRIP software This manual contains important information about installation calibration and daily use of the DPM including working with the media cassettes and processing systems Information about the PrintersRIP and valuable tips about getting the most out of your RIP are found in the separate PrintersRIP Operator s Manual Each chapter of this manual has a specific focus The information contained in these chapters are organized to provide ease of use and understanding leading you to effective use of the DPM Chapter 1 This chapter describes relevant information about safe operation of the DPM specifications about the equipment and its installation and also how to use this manual effectively Chapter 2 Getting Started helps you to become familiar with the DPM It also identifies essentials for get
13. 2 3 2 4 Describing the Status Panel and Function Switch The panel shown provides the operator with important information regarding the status of the DPM while powered on Each message and the related use of the function switch is described below FUNCTION SWITCH Status Panel and Function Switch Status Panel The messages indicate the operational status of the DPM Message Function ON illuminates whenever the power is switched on to the DPM BUSY illuminates whenever the DPM is carrying out an operation i e during platemaking or media transport ON LINE illuminates whenever the power is switched on unless in service mode or an interlock is open When not illuminated the DPM is off line with respect to the Print ersRIP and you will not be able to image media TAKE UP illuminates after an EJECT command has been performed to show that the media has been cut and the media has been forwarded to the Take up Cassette The take up cassette accessory if installed can be removed and the media developed in an off line processor also illuminates when the platemaker detects that neither the Guide Box nor the Take up Cassette are installed when the platemaker is ready to advance media from the Drum ERROR illuminates if an error occurs in the functioning of the DPM See Troubleshooting on page 4 1 Media messages and the function switch The media messages relate specifically to
14. Take up cassette Forks Installing the Take up Cassette 4 Load an input cassette containing negative film See To load a cardboard cassette on page 3 6 5 Inthe PrintersRIP configure a page setup and input channel for the Take up Cassette See the PrintersRIP manual To remove the Take up Cassette 1 Ifthe Take up panel on the DPM Status Bar shows that the media in the Take up cassette is uncut click the lock to display the pop up menu Eg Eject takeup r 2 Select Eject takeup and wait for the lock to open 3 Open the Cassette Cover 4 Remove the Take up Cassette Cassette Cove Removing the Take up Cassette The media type must be 5 Install an empty Take up Cassette to continue in Take up mode plate for ON LINE OR processing guide box of Return to Processor mode See Jo return to Processor mode cut plates on page 3 19 To return to Processor mode 1 After the Take up cassette has been removed insert the guide box 2 Load a input cassette containing plate media See Replacing Media on page 3 2 3 Close the top cover Operating Basics g Buleisdo soise Oo 3 20 Adjusting the Plate Catcher The Plate Catcher which is located on the back of the DPM is where the processed plates will be delivered when using the in line processor Each time you produce plates with a new length the Plate Catcher must be adjusted to accept the length of media that
15. e set preferences e customize the media database The bar is divided into five main sections Take up Cassette Panel only displays data when System Panel Media Panel Processor Panel in take up mode Menu Panel JE Unloaded Sleeping DPM2340 Images in Images in progress 23710 TT LI ers a 10 7mil Paper 00 feet 09 37 AM The System Panel This panel displays the general system state the number of plates or images in progress and the selected path processor or take up cassette and the general system state General system state If BUSY wait before DPM Busy opening doors or covers Plates in progress 2 fc Path Toggle between processor path g j and take up cassette path j 3 DPM 2340 Status p Important Do not remove the take up cassette when the lock is in the locked position Media Panel The media panel displays the media status currently selected media product code and a gauge reflecting the counter associated with this media Media status is blank when media is loaded and unloaded when there is no media in the drum Media product code Click to open the 23710 Media Database See Working with the TITI Media Database on page 2 13 10 mil Paper Media counter displays how much media is left in the input cassette Processor Panel The processor panel displays the activator and stabilizer levels heater tempera
16. exactly as it appears in the manual Text written in italic and appearing within a sentence is important related reference information Text written in bold italic and appearing within a sentence represents a specific button on the DPM or on a menu window or dialogue box In addition other graphics depicting buttons found within screens on the RIP Workstation will be displayed whenever appropriate Installing the DPM CAUTION To prevent damage to the platemaker when moving it always pick it up by the base frame only To prevent spilling or contamination of processor chemistry drain the activator and stabilizer tanks The DPM must be installed or removed by a qualified ABDick service representative or an authorized dealer distributor The IEC connector on the detachable power cord retaining bracket on the DPM inlet receptacle prevents it from serving as the disconnect device for the DPM A power cord that is permanently wired into the power supply should have a readily accessible disconnect device incorporated into the fixed wiring Installation Assistance Installation of the DPM Digital PlateMaster is not difficult but to ensure that the entire system is properly installed and configured the hardware and software must be installed by an authorized ABDick service technician in accordance with the installation instructions in the DPM Service Manual and with national and local regulations concerning electrical safety
17. noise level 1 7 O on off switch 1 4 operational description 2 2 output media 1 6 P plate catcher 3 20 plate length 3 14 power consumption 1 7 cord 1 4 off 2 18 supply 1 4 up on 2 17 preferences general 2 11 imaging engine 2 11 printers RIP 2 12 status bar 2 11 2 12 take up cassette 2 12 PrintersRIP 2 7 setting preferences 2 12 processor area jams 4 21 processor mode returning to 3 19 R relative humidity 1 7 reloadable cassettes changing 3 8 repeatability 1 6 resolution 1 6 RIP Workstation 2 6 routine maintenance 5 1 S safety devices 1 4 laser 1 5 power supply 1 4 requirements 1 4 warnings A 3 setting media type 3 12 shutting down 2 18 space requirements 1 3 specifications 1 6 spinner standby 2 11 spot size 1 6 status bar 2 8 indicators 4 3 setting preferences 2 11 2 12 status panel 2 4 support A 1 switches interlock 1 4 T take up cassette about 3 1 capacity 1 7 inserting 3 18 removing 3 19 setting preferences 2 12 technical support A 1 troubleshooting areas 4 7 turn off 2 18 turn on 2 17 V voltage specifications 1 7 W warm up cycle 2 17 weight 1 7 xopul ONS7557 1 12 05 Printed in USA
18. properly dispose of it Clamping clinch nut Ah a ati JET Ni i Clamping end plate Detent Detent Clamping side clinch nut end plate end cap Removing the media roll from the spool Operating Basics g Bunes13doO soise 3 9 To load a reloadable cassette 1 Adjust the detent end plate for the size media you wish to load DETENT GROOVE No CORRESPONDING MEDIA 1 ALL NEGATIVE FILM WIDTHS 13 38 in 340mm 13 2 in 335mm WIDE PLATE 13 in 330mm WIDE PLATE 12 in 305mm WIDE PLATE 11 in 279mm WIDE PLATE 10 in 254mm WIDE PLATE 9 in 229mm WIDE PLATE SI JOAR 101 wN 4 12 INCH PLATE 5 11 INCH PLATE 6 10 INCH PLATE 7 9 INCH PLATE 3 13 INCH PLATE 2 13 2 AND 13 38 INCH PLATE 1 ALL NEGATIVE FILM POSITION AND TIGHTEN SO THAT DETENT IS IN CORRECT GROOVE FOR MEDIA WIDTH AND TYPE p 2 Remove the media roll from its black plastic bag Place the roll on a flat surface with the media leader coming off the bottom of the roll and away from you Remove the Clamping end plate from the spool if it is on 3 Insert the media spool into the large center hole of the media roll Detent side end cap Feed the spool through the large center hole in the media spool Clamping side end cap Clamping end plate Media wrap direction Media spool Detent side end cap Detent end plate Insert media spool p Note There sho
19. select DPM 2340 gt Output gt Output Controller Monitor 21 De select the disable outputs Click on the 3 for disable outputs Output Controller Monitor Ea Active Queue Held Queue 1 75percent 13x19 25 f5percent 13x19 25 75percent 13x19 25 75percent 13x19 25 CenterAdjust 11x17grd ps 7Spercent 13x19 25 75percent 13x19 25 Center djust Center djust Center djust Center djust 75percent 13x19 25 ad ad ad md ad ad ak nt lete when necessary x Items 1 Usage 11 3Mb Disk free 940 5Mb Items 12 Usage 400 2Mb Enable outputs in PrintersRip 4 26 Clearing conveyor area jams Media jams that occur in the conveyor area can be cleared using this procedure To clear a conveyor area jam 1 Allow sufficient time for any jobs in the processor to finish Wait approximately 1 minute or until the BUSY message is no linger illuminated before doing this procedure Bunooyssjqnoap BUSY message 2 Turn off the power switch on the back of the DPM ON OFF Switch is located on the back o the DPM Power On Off Switch Troubleshooting 3 Open the cassette cover 4 Open the front doors Cassette Cover al Front Doors Cassette Cover and Front Doors 4 28 If there is media 5 Remove any media from the upper portion conveyor area gt extending from the guide Pull the latch pin at each side of the conveyor and pivot it towar
20. will be produced NOTE When producing plates of various lengths best results can be obtained by batching plates with similar lengths less than 10 cm 4 inches difference To adjust the plate catcher 1 Locate the Plate Catcher Located on the back of the DPM in the middle of the lower half of the equipment 2 Will you be producing media of various lengths NO YES Do Step 3 only Skip to Step 4 3 Adjust the Plate Catcher so that it is 2 5 cm 1 longer than the media length you will be producing Grasp the adjustable center slide and extend it to the appropriate length 4 Adjust the Plate Catcher so that it is 2 5 cm 1 longer than the longest media length you will be producing Grasp the adjustable center slide and extend it to the appropriate length Chapter 4 Troubleshooting The DPM utilizes a combination of proven imaging design simple media path and reliable processor technology In the unlikely event that difficulty should arise in these areas the procedures in this chapter will be valuable in resolving media related difficulties This chapter contains an explanation of Error Messages and Alerts as well as procedures for removing jams Error Messages and Alerts When malfunctions occur you are alerted by e Error Handler Messages e Status Bar Error Indicators e Device Dialog Errors Error Handler Messages Error handler messages are displayed with an error code
21. 2 cleaning the processor 5 7 closing software programs 2 18 contacting ABDick A 1 conventions 1 2 conveyor area jams 4 27 current 1 7 D data interface 1 7 database 2 13 2 14 defining media type 3 12 description of operation 2 2 device dialog messages 4 5 dimensions 1 7 disconnect device 1 3 dongle 2 6 DPM status bar See status bar drum area jams 4 8 E eject media 2 14 eject timer 2 11 electrical requirements 1 3 end caps attaching 3 6 location 3 5 error messages device dialog 4 5 handler 4 1 exposure adjusting 3 13 speed 1 6 F filling the processor 5 5 function switch 2 5 fuses 1 3 G galley leader Take up cassette 2 12 ground 1 3 guide box 3 18 H help 2 7 image centering 3 15 imaging area 1 6 imaging engine setting preferences 2 11 input cassette 3 9 replacing 3 2 3 13 inserting take up cassette 3 18 installing platemaker 1 3 interlock switches 1 4 J jams conveyor area 4 27 drum area 4 8 loading 4 17 processor area 4 21 L laser diode 1 6 safety 1 5 load media 2 14 3 2 M main circuit breaker 1 7 maintenance routine 5 1 measurement units 2 11 media database 2 13 2 14 ejecting 2 14 loading 1 6 2 14 3 2 spool 3 9 type 3 12 width 1 6 media cassettes about 3 1 capacity 1 7 changing cardboard 3 2 changing reloadable 3 8 loading 3 7 3 10 messages device dialog error messages 4 5 error handler 4 1 media 2 5 status 2 5 N
22. 23509 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 5 9 000 0 0 0 0 200 0 23511 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 5 11 000 0 0 0 0 200 0 Centering 23833 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 13 375 00 0 0 200 0 23832 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 13 200 00 0 0 200 0 23813 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 13 000 0 0 0 0 200 0 23812 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 12000 00 0 0 200 0 Feed Length 23811 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 11 000 0 0 0 0 200 0 23838 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 9 375 0 0 0 0 200 0 23809 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 9 000 0 0 0 0 200 0 23533 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 5 13 375 00 0 0 200 0 23513 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 5 13 000 0 0 0 0 200 0 23512 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 5 12000 00 0 0 200 0 23508 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 5 11 500 00 0 0 200 0 23808 MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 11 500 0 0 0 0 200 0 23609 Laser Film Negative Film 4 9 000 0 0 0 0 200 0 23633 RF Laser Film Negative Film 4 13 375 00 0 0 200 0 eI RF Laser Film Negative Film 4 14 000 00 0 0 2000 fil M Show all Load Unload Form Feed Eject Cancel Media Database 2 Click the product code that you just inserted 3 Click Load The media is loaded into the drum Note The DPM software calculates the job exposure based on the selected media types and the job resolution You can however set the exposure more precisely for any given media product code resolution combination If you are using a product code for the first time you must adjust the exposure setti
23. For details on the error message click Detail X Error Handler olx Command Window Error code X PCC Error 6018 Please Close The Doors ERROR CODES POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION 6012 Media jam in drum or guide Clear all media from the drum and box guide box area See Clearing Drum Area Jams on page 4 8 4 1 4 2 ERROR CODES POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION 6013 or 6014 There is no media in the drum Insert an input cassette with media Click the menu button on the error handler window to access the media database screen Select the media you are loading Click Load The job automatically starts 6015 Take up Cassette full or Remove the Take up Cassette for contains cut media offline processing and replace it with an empty cassette The job automatically starts 6016 No Take up Cassette in the Insert a Take up Cassette or click machine Negative film is Cancel on the error handler message loaded pending job take up window 6017 Machine covers open Close the machine covers Respond to interlocks open the prompt to eject the fogged media from the drum The jobs automatically start 6018 Processor doors open Close the processor doors The jobs automatically start 6019 Activator Level low Wait for the DPM busy indicator to change to ready Replenish activator chemistry The job automatically starts 6019 Stabilizer Level low
24. Identifying Troubleshooting Areas There are three main areas where jams may occur Drum area Conveyor area and Processor area MEDIA and DRUM Area Mn be CONVEYOR Area PROCESSOR Area Jam Areas Troubleshooting Bunooyssjqnoap 4 7 4 8 Clearing Drum Area Jams If a media jam occurs in the drum area error messages are displayed in the PrintersRIP Window To clear a media jam in this area of the DPM perform the following jam clearance procedure To remove media jams from the drum 1 Allow sufficient time for any jobs in the processor to finish Wait approximately 1 minute or until the BUSY message is no longer illuminated before doing this procedure BUSY message 2 Turn off the power switch on the back of the DPM 3 Open the cassette cover 4 Pull the media toward you until you can cut the media Push down on the forks and pull the cassette toward you about 20 cm 8 in Cassette Cover Media Clearing the Media area 5 Cut the media and remove the media 6 Is the Take up Cassette installed NO YES Do Step 7 e Pull the Take up Cassette forward and cut any media extending from the drum into the cassette This will save the imaged media already in the Take up Cassette e Remove the Take up Cassette e Skip to Step 11 Troubleshooting Bunooyssjqnoap 4 9 4 10 Pull the guide box toward you and check for media extending through the guide box and into the
25. Latch Activator Rack Bunooyssjqnoap Unlatching the Processor Racks 9 Check that the exit guides are clear of media These are located above the plate catcher 10 Clean any guides that are dirty and may have contributed to the jam If necessary see Cleaning the processor unit on page 5 7 for information about any guide you may need to clean Thumb Screw e Disassembling the Processor Racks Troubleshooting be aligned with the slot in rack into the activator tank The pin on the rack must 11 Install the stabilizer rack into the stabilizer tank and the activator the tank Stabilizer Rack Activator Rack Installing the Processor Racks 12 Ensure that the gears on each rack are engaged You will not be able to latch the racks if the gears are not engaged correctly 13 Latch each rack Latching the Processor Racks 14 Close and latch the processor input guide Input Guide Latching the Input Guide 15 Install the drip tray 16 Push the processor unit into the DPM until it latches 17 Close the front doors Front Doors Front Doors 18 Turn on the power The switch is on the back of the DPM Troubleshooting Bunooyssjqnoap 19 Wait for the processor unit to warm up The BUSY message turns off CONTRE Cor EJECT LOAD NOAD BUSY message on the Status Panel 20 From PrintersRIP
26. ace a bucket under the activator filter canister 12 Carefully unscrew the activator filter canister Bucke IS 4 Activator Filter Canister San 22 Draining the Filter Canister Replace the activator filter every month for the Quicksilver products Replace the activator filter element every month or every chemical change with the MEGAPRO products No mixing is required for the Quicksilver products If mixing is required do not pour chemicals and water separately into the tanks This will not result in proper mixing Each tank holds 5 0 gallons 19 liters of chemistry An additional 2 quarts 1 9 liters is for the replenishment bottles Always have the rack assemblies in position before filling the unit with chemistry 13 Drain the filter canister Tip the canister to drain the chemicals 14 Re assemble the filter taking care not to cross thread the canister 15 Always clean the processor when changing chemistry See Cleaning the processor unit on page 5 7 in this Chapter Filling the processor with chemicals To fill the processor with chemicals 1 Read the label on the chemical bottles to determine if mixing is required Follow mixing instructions when required 2 Check that both drain hose valves are closed Closing Drain Hose Valves 3 Pour the solution into the filling spout of the tank where the replenisher bottle was removed Be careful to pour solut
27. assette involves the following steps Remove the old media To remove a Cardboard Cassette See page 2 To remove a reloadable cassette See page 8 Insert the new media To load a cardboard cassette See page 6 To load a reloadable cassette See page 10 Set the media type See page 12 and load it into the drum Adjust the exposure if necessary See page 13 Adjust the plate length if necessary See page 14 Adjust the centering on the plate if necessary See page 15 Working with Cardboard Cassettes To remove a Cardboard Cassette 1 If the BUSY message is illuminated wait for it to go out ERROR TAKE UP ON LINE BUSY I BUSY message 2 Open the Cassette Cover Media Cassette Guide Box or Take up Cassette Cassette Locations 3 Isthe UNLOAD message illuminated NO YES Wait for the UNLOAD message _ Press the Function Switch and to illuminate wait until the UNLOAD message flashes Function Switch UNLOAD message and Function Switch Operating Basics g Bulesisdo soise 3 3 3 4 4 Partially remove the cassette and adapter Push down on the two holding forks and slide the cassette toward you to the stop Cassette Cover Cassette and adapter Removing the cassette 5 Wait for the BUSY message to go out Remove the cassette from the two upper forks ERROR TAKE UP BUSY message 6 R
28. conveyor area Push down on the forks and pull the guide box toward you Cassette Cover Guide Box or Take Up Cassette Clearing the Media area 8 Has the media extended into the conveyor area NO YES Skip to Step 10 Do Step 9 9 Remove any media from the conveyor area Pull the latch pin at each side of the conveyor and pivot it toward you Bunooyssjqnoap Latch Pins Conveyor Guide Conveyor Guide Troubleshooting 3 4 11 4 12 10 Remove the guide box or if installed the Take up Cassette Accessory Push down on the forks and pull the guide box toward you Removing the Guide Box or Take up Cassette 11 Remove the upper light shield Pivot the latch levers inward and slide the light shield forward until they clear the forks 12 Remove the lower light shield Pivot the latch levers inward and slide the light shield forward until they clear the forks 13 Remove the right and left side covers Lift them straight up until they clear the machine Upper Light Shield Side Cover Levers Lower Light Shield Removing Light Shields and Side Covers Troubleshooting Bunooyssjqnoap any pieces of media 15 Check the media path through the drum Are there large folds of The DPM will not restart if 14 Remove all media from the drum remain in the drum area media caught in the path NO YES Skip to Step 17 The media must be carefully removed See Step 16
29. d box see Clearing Drum you Area Jams on page 4 8 for more information Cassette Cover Bunooyssjqnoap Upper Conveyor Guide Lower Conveyor Guide Conveyor Guide 6 Remove any media that is in the lower portion of the conveyor Swing the lower conveyor guide toward you to remove any media This is located just below the upper portion of the conveyor guide It can be accessed through the front doors 7 Close and latch the upper and lower portions of the conveyor guide Troubleshooting 4 30 in the processor see Clearing processor area jams on page 4 21 for more information If there is media jammed 8 Check for any media that may be jammed in the processor path gt 9 Close the front doors and cassette cover Cassette Cover Front Door Front Door er Cassette Cover and Front Doors 10 Turn on the power The switch is on the back of the DPM 11 Wait for the processor unit to warm up The BUSY message turns off on the Status Panel ERROR TAKE UP ON LINE BUSY Message on the Status Panel 12 From PrintersRIP select DPM 2340 gt Output gt Output Controller Monitor 13 De select the disable outputs Click on the 3 for disable outputs Output Controller Monitor x Active Queue Held Queue 1 75percent 13x19 25 7Spercent 13x19 25 7Spercent 13x19 25 75percent 13x19 25 CenterAdiust Tx17grd ps 7Spercent 13x19 25 75percent 13x19 25 CenterAdjust
30. e bar was written 2 The date and time the exposure job was first sent through the rip 3 The resolution at which the exposure bar was written 2 3 BEXP 450 P o Wednesday April 19 2000 04 04 34 E Exposure Bar Features 4 Visual Exposure Target area This target works best for the MEGAPRO products 5 Dmin patch May be used for setting exposure with negative film media Selecting exposure for 6 Dmax patch Used for setting exposure with negative film negative film materials The desired value is 5 0 to 5 5 optical density for all standard films For SD economy material the desired value is 3 8 to 4 0 Selecting exposure for MEGAPRO material PEXP 450 late pi P X 4 4 Plate Viewing Diagram Over Exbos d 900 3 Foot distance Good Exposure 800 _ Oo Plate BACKGROUND Plate should be perpendicular to and directly across from your line of sight at a 3 foot distance to be Under Exposed read correctly 700 Plate material must be completely dry How to Read the Visual Exposure Target 3 16 p Important factors impacting the accuracy of the settings Cross Hatch Exposure Target Area This is an alternative target to determine exposure This target works best for the Quicksilver products e Using a 25X loupe inspect the point at which the positive and negative lines meet at the various exposures e Determine the correct numbe
31. e you perform any operation including shutting down the DPM Because the warm up cycle heats the processor chemicals to their operating temperature always be sure the tanks are filled with chemicals before you power on the DPM If the tanks are empty at power up the warm up circuitry will not turn on The liquid level must be kept within 6 mm 1 4 of Full operating level for proper operation To power on the DPM 1 Check that both processor tanks are filled with chemicals If they are not see Filling the processor with chemicals on page 5 5 2 Fill the replenisher bottles with pre mixed activator and stabilizer each day Do not make plates if the replenisher bottles are empty or not in place 3 Press the ON OFF switch to turn on the DPM The DPM processor may require 15 20 minutes to warm up before plates can be made depending on room temperature 4 Power on the RIP Workstation ON OFF Switch is located on the back of the DPM Power On Off Switch Getting Started peHweis Bum 2 17 Shutting Down the DPM The DPM machine may be turned off and on without shutting off the RIP Workstation If the RIP Workstation has also been turned off do not turn it on again until the DPM has been turned on and has completed the boot up cycle Status Panel lights illuminated To power off the RIP Workstation 1 Close the software programs by one of the following methods e In File on the menu bar select Clo
32. emove the cassette adapter assembly from the cassette Turn the latch until it stops Cassette Adapter Guide Jr and End cap Latch Cassette Cassette Adapter Guide and End Caps 7 Isthe cassette empty NO YES Do Step 8 Discard the cassette and load another cassette See Carefully align the cassette adapter with the forks and push the cassette assembly in until it latches on page 3 7 in this Chapter 8 Tape the media leader to the cassette and set the cassette aside for future use If the media will not be used in the immediate future place the cassette in the plastic sleeve and the original shipping box Cassette with media leader taped Operating Basics g Bulesisdo soise 3 5 3 6 To load a cardboard cassette 1 Pull the media from the cassette until you have approximately 5 inches beyond where the tape secured the media inside the cassette new cassettes only Previously used cassettes will only need approximately 3 inches of leader pulled from the cassette Cut the media leaving approximately 3 inches of leader new cassettes only Thread the leader through the cassette adapter guide and end cap assembly Insert the cassette adapter end cap pins into the media and attach the latch end cap Turn the latch until it stops Cassette Adapter Guide and End cap Pin Cassette Latch end cap Attaching the Cassette Adapter Guide and End Caps 5 Cut the med
33. ght Margin xx lt Min yy The user has entered an invalid margin Note The top margin corresponds to the plate gripper or punch margin Enter a margin value greater than the specified minimum typically 8 Troubleshooting Bunooyssjqnoap 4 5 4 6 MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE USER ACTION Image Length xx gt Min yy The image dimensions exceed the imageable area of this job Click OK to clip the image Click CANCEL to proceed to next job this job is moved to the held queue Click DISABLE to disable the RIP queue and correct the problem at the desktop Media type mismatch Job type Processor Media type Negative film The pending job is going to the processor but the media loaded is negative film Cancel to proceed to the next job OR Select Disable to stop the RIP queue and change the loaded media OR Change the output destination and select OK to send the job to take up Media type mismatch Job type Take up Media type Plate media The pending job is going to the Take up Cassette but the media loaded is plate media Cancel to proceed to the next job OR Select Disable to stop the RIP queue and change the loaded media OR Change the output destination and select OK to send the job to the processor Clearing Jams When media jams occur in the DPM the following procedures will assist you in clearing the jams
34. gs You will find a summary of safety data at the end of this guide WARNING This equipment is Class rated electrical equipment and must be connected to a properly grounded three 3 wire power supply in accordance with national and local regulations Failure to do so creates a potential danger of electrical shock The circuit to which the equipment is connected must be current protected by a device with suitable interruption capability as required by national or local standards whichever is the most stringent The power cord used to connect the equipment to the facility power supply must comply with national and local standards and must have a minimum rated current capacity of 20 Amp N A 16 Amp Europe Safety Devices The following illustrations identify and describe the function of the safety devices used on the DPM Do not operate the PlateMaker without all covers interlocks and safety devices in their original factory installed positions NOTE ALASER INTERLOCK SWITCH is located under this cover PROCESSOR PS ACCESS DOOR pe INTERLOCK LHH SWITCHES Two interlock switches are activated by the doors The processor drive motor and heater are disabled when either door is open xN 4 Safety Device Locations Laser Safety The DPM is a Class I laser product and contains a laser which however is totally shielded by the cabinet When the cabinet is opened the interlock system automatical
35. gs and will highlight those things that are important in obtaining consistent quality results in a convenient manner Take time to read this chapter thoroughly before attempting any of the procedures found in the following chapters Locating the Major Areas Become familiar with the major external areas shown in the drawing below They will be referenced throughout this manual CASSETTE EDIA and DRUM Area ME CONVEYOR Area PROCESSOR Area DPM Major Areas 2 1 2 2 Describing the Functional Operation The following is a brief description of the media path during the platemaking operation of the DPM Feed Rollers MEDIA Input Rollers GUIDE HOOP GUIDE BOX or TAKE UP CASSETTE DRUM Conveyor Rollers olfo Buffer q Output Rollers PROCESSOR ee INPUT GUIDE EXIT STABILIZER ACTIVATOR TANK Functional Diagram of the DPM 1 When the Load command is given the feed rollers move the media to the input rollers which pull it from the media and load it into the drum During media loading the carriage and optics unit is located to the middle of the drum At each end of the carriage a semicircu lar guide hoop is mounted These guides support the media dur ing loading and prevent it from falling onto the optics unit Sensors on the guides report an error to the PrintersRIP if the media is not properly loaded 2 The input and output rollers feed
36. ia even with the longer edge of the cassette adapter guide 6 Carefully align the cassette adapter with the forks and push the cassette assembly in until it latches Cassette Cassette and forks Operating Basics soiseq Bune13doO Working with a Reloadable Cassette To remove a reloadable cassette 1 Ifthe BUSY message is illuminated wait for it to go out BUSY message 2 Open the Cassette Cover 3 Is the UNLOAD message illuminated NO YES Wait for the UNLOAD message _ Press the Function Switch and to illuminate wait until the UNLOAD message flashes Function Switch UNLOAD message and Function Switch 3 8 NOTE If you are using multiple media types you may wish to purchase extra input cassettes to avoid handling the media rolls in daylight and to avoid steps 6 and 7 4 Partially remove the cassette Push down on the two holding forks and slide the cassette toward you to the stop 5 After the BUSY message has gone out remove the cassette from the two upper forks 6 Tape the media leader to the roll Remove the media spool and media roll from the input cassette Media Roll Media Spool Open Input Cassette with spool and roll 7 Loosen the Clamping clinch nut Remove the Clamping end plate and remove the roll from the media spool Place the roll in its black plastic bag as quickly as possible to minimize media fogging If the media roll is empty
37. ia is fed too far into the drum See Do Step 6 Clearing Drum Area Jams on page 4 8 6 Pull a small amount of additional media from the media cassette 7 Carefully trim the media Trim the media even with the longer edge of the cassette adapter guide 8 Re install the media 9 Turn on the power The switch is on the back of the DPM 4 18 10 Wait for the processor unit to warm up The BUSY message turns off ERROR BUSY message on the Status Panel 11 Load the media Push the LOAD button on the Status Panel to load the media LOAD Button on the Status Panel Troubleshooting Bunooyssjqnoap 12 From PrintersRIP select DPM 2340 gt Output gt Output Controller Monitor 13 De select the disable outputs Click on the 3 for disable outputs 3 Output Controller Monitor x Active Queue Held Queue 1 75percent 13x19 25 75percent 13x19 25 75percent 13 19 25 75percent 13x19 25 CenterAdijust 11x17grd ps 75percent 13x19 25 75percent 13x19 25 CenterAdijust Center djust Center djust CenterAdijust 75percent 13x19 25 Disabled 0 08 A 1 li 1 1 ls 1 T 1s Te f G lete When necessary v Disk free 940 5Mb Items 12 Usage 400 2Mb Items 1 Usage 11 3Mb Enable outputs in PrintersRip 4 20 If you are unfamiliar with working in the processor area of the DPM review the procedures in Changing Chemicals on page 5 2 for more information regard
38. ine www abdick com or contact the Digital Prepress Support Center at 888 787 7222 in the United States Locating Authorized ABDick International Subsidiaries Canada ABDick Company of Canada Ltd 94 Brockport Drive Rexdale Ontario M9W 5C5 Telephone 416 675 3933 Fax 416 675 6986 United Kingdom ABDick Ltd Great West Trading Estate 983 Great West Road Brentford Middlesex England TW8 9DN Telephone 44 20 8326 1200 Fax 44 20 8326 1201 Locating Authorized ABDick International Regional Offices Europe Africa and Near East ABDick Ltd European Distributor Group Great West Trading Estate 983 Great West Road Brentford Middlesex England TW8 9DN Telephone 44 20 8326 1200 Fax 44 20 8326 1201 Latin America and Caribbean Region 7400 Caldwell Ave Niles IL 60714 Telephone 772 785 9157 Fax 772 878 8069 Pacific and Far East Region 7400 Caldwell Ave Niles IL 60714 Telephone 847 647 2491 Fax 847 647 6940 A 1 Important Safety Warnings Before attempting to operate the platemaker be certain that each operator has read this guide and is thoroughly familiar with the operating instructions and safety warnings Always unplug the machine before undertaking repair service or maintenance Read and heed all warning labels Do not modify the unit remove guards covers etc and or attempt to defeat any interlock switches Under no circumstances attempt to operate the machine without all safety covers inte
39. ing the processor area Clearing processor area jams This procedure will be helpful in clearing any media jam that may occur in the processor area of the DPM To clear a media jam in the processor area 1 Turn off the power switch on the back of the DPM 2 Open the front doors 3 Lift the lever up and slowly pull out the processor using the handle Handle Processor Lever and Handle 4 Slide the drip tray out and place it on the floor in front of the processor unit The drip tray is stored under the processor unit Troubleshooting Bunooyssjqnoap 5 Remove any media that has become jammed in the conveyor path If necessary see Clearing conveyor area jams on page 4 27 for more information Front Door Upper Conveyor Guide Lower Conveyor Guide Conveyor Guide Never remove media by 6 Remove any media that is jammed in the processor gt pulling it backwards This Unlatch the input guide and pivot it toward you and pull the media will contaminate the input forward through the rollers rollers and require you to clean the input guide and rollers Input Guide Opening the Input Guide 7 Remove any media that is in the activator rack Unlatch and remove the rack If necessary remove the activator guide 4 22 8 Remove any media that is in the stabilizer rack Unlatch and remove the rack If necessary remove the stabilizer guide Stabilizer Rack Eo
40. ion into the correct tank Tanks are labeled on the outside Fill until the chemical level reaches the base of the filling spout Don t overfill Maintaining the DPM Nda 34 Buiurejulemn 55 5 6 4 Refill the replenisher gt bottles as needed 5 6 Fill the replenisher bottle and install the feeder cap Insert the replenisher bottle into the filling spout with the label facing out The replenisher bottle will add chemistry to the tanks bringing it to the proper fluid level Replenisher Bottle and Label Filling Spout Filling Tanks and Replenisher Bottles Rinse the mixing container and stirring stick if necessary Have both tanks been filled NO YES Repeat Steps 1 6 to mix the other chemical Do Step 7 solution and fill the other tank 7 Gently push the processor unit into the DPM Be careful to avoid spilling the chemicals Close the front doors Wait for the processor unit to warm up before beginning operation The platemaker will not operate until it has reached operating temperature 15 20 minutes Cleaning should be performed after 1875 square feet 172 5 m or 4 weeks whichever comes first with MEGAPRO products Cleaning should be performed after 1400 square feet 130 m or 3 weeks for the Quicksilver products Cleaning the processor unit Failure to properly clean the processor on a timely basis can result in improper pr
41. ly switches off the laser and there is no risk of laser radiation WARNING Only authorized service personnel may override the interlock system The warning labels located near the interlock switches and apertures of the drum assembly are intended for such personnel This warning appears near interlock switches DANGER LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS FAILED OR DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM ATTENTION SOURCE LASER DANGER DE RADIATIONS EN CAS D OUVERTURE DE CAPOTS OU EN CAS DE FONCTIONNEMENT SANS LES S_CURIT_S DES PORTES EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LASER ACHTUNG WARNUNG BEI OFFENEM GEH USE UND AUSGESCHALTETEM SICHERHEITSSCHALTER DIREKTE BESTRAHLUNG VERMEIDEN WARNUNG VOR LASERSTRAHLUNG p FEE FP 37 LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE 2 EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RADIATIONS EMISES PAR CETTE OUVERTURE Ba BELICHTUNG VERMEIDEN LASERSTRAHLUNG WIRD DURCH DIE FFNUNG ABGEGEBEN Introduction uononpo nul Specifications This section includes important information regarding both functional and physical specifications for the DPM Functional Specifications Imaging technology Internal drum Light source 675 nm 10mW visible red laser diode Maximum imaging area 35 5 x 49 cm 14 x 19 3 Resolution 900 to 3600 dpi Speed of exposure At 2400 dpi 28 full size plates per hour At 900 dpi 38 full size plates per hour Spot size 10 30 microns au
42. mistry is changed Cleaning is only necessary if a residue builds up on the guide NO YES Do Steps 27 30 Skip to Step 31 27 Remove the 2 thumb screws on the processor input guide 28 Lift the guide out Guide Thumb Screw 2 Input Assembly Removing the Input Assembly Guide 29 Clean the guide you removed and the one in the DPM 30 Install the guide using the 2 thumb screws Thumb Screw 2 Input Assembly Assembling the Input Assembly Guide Maintaining the DPM Nda 394 Buiurejulemn 5 14 p The processor input guides will only latch when it is closed correctly 31 Close and latch the processor input guide Input Guide Ne X p Processor r HA Input Guide Frame Latch Latching the Input Guide 32 Install the drip tray 33 Refill the tanks and replenisher bottles with chemicals See Filling the processor with chemicals on page 5 5 in this Chapter 34 Install the replenisher bottles Replenisher Bottles Installing the Replenisher Bottles 35 Push the processor unit into the DPM 36 Close the front doors 37 Wait for the processor unit to warm up before beginning operation The platemaker will not operate until it has reached operating temperature 15 20 minutes Appendix Supporting Applications For assistance in the operation of the DPM consult the ABDick I Q Knowledge Database onl
43. ng Note If the resolution is not already in the list you can add it by clicking Add Resolution To adjust exposure values 1 With the product code highlighted on the Media Settings screen click Exposure The Exposure Settings window opens 25824 438mm 8mil Poly Exposure Settings Exposure test setting Output Plate Darken SEE Coarse Sweep Fine Sweep Z 626 Ir Setas current Lighten Resolution Resolution gt Add Resolution Delete Resolution Cancel 2 Click the resolution that your are running for your jobs Q Click Fine sweep to output a plate with several strips of the exposure sweep test pattern each exposed with a different exposure value at small increments The base exposure is the value shown on the slider See Explanation of the Exposure Sweep Test Pattern on page 3 16 4 Examine the plate and find the strip where the circles disappear into the background Note the exposure setting displayed on the left side of the strip 5 Change the exposure slider to reflect the value in step 4 Click Set as Current 6 Click Save 7 Click OK Operating Basics g Bunes13doO soise o 3 14 To adjust the plate length 1 With the product code highlighted on the Media Settings Screen click Feed Length The Feed Length Adjust window opens Feed Length Adjust Enter the measured and expected Tasi plate lengths then click calculate Current adjustment facto
44. ocessing scratches on plates jams and reduced chemical life Since you must change your chemicals at the same time you should clean the processor unit every time you change chemicals The processor unit also includes a filter 2340 PF to remove particles from the activator chemistry This filter should be changed every month or with every activator chemical change with MEGAPRO products and every month for the Quicksilver products To clean the processor unit 1 Open the front doors 2 Lift the lever and slowly pull out the processor unit using the handle 3 Remove the chemistry replenisher bottles 4 Drain the chemicals from both tanks See the Draining chemicals on page 5 2 in this Chapter 5 Slide the drip tray out and place it on the floor in front of the processor unit The drip tray is stored under the processor unit 6 Unlatch and pivot the processor input assembly Maintaining the DPM Nda y Buiurejulemn 5 7 5 8 7 Turn the latches on each processor rack Unlatching the Processor Racks 8 Lift one rack out and set it on the drip tray 9 Take the drip tray and rack to a sink for cleaning 10 Repeat Steps 8 and 9 for the second rack Do Steps 11 13 to clean the Stabilizer Rack 11 Remove the thumb screws and the guide for the stabilizer rack Thumb Screw Disassembling the Stabilizer Rack Do not use abrasive materials such as sanding cl
45. oth or scouring pads on any rollers or guide 12 Clean the racks guide and 6 rollers with clean warm water Rollers and guide should be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and a cotton pad Polish all of the stainless steel guides with a high quality metal polish 2 Rollers Rollers and Paddle Wheels 13 Install the guides back onto the racks making sure the V in the tab is aligned correctly with the pin in the rack Re assembling the Stabilizer Rack Maintaining the DPM Nda ou Buiurejulemn 5 9 Do Steps 14 19 to clean the Activator Rack 14 To remove the Paddle Shaft e Unscrew the thumb screw approximately 1 4 in 6 mm Do not completely remove the thumb screw e Slide the bushing outward to the thumb screw With the bushing free of the rack pivot the shaft out of the rack Thumb Screw groove in rack Disassembling the Activator Rack 15 Remove the two thumb screws A through the top of the rack and remove the top and bottom guides 16 Loosen the thumb screws B and separate the top guide from the bottom guide 17 Loosen the thumb screws C and remove the front guide Thumb Screw A Thumb Screw B Bottom Guide Do not use abrasive 18 Clean the racks guides and rollers with clean warm water gt materials such as sanding Rollers and guides should then be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol cloth or scouring pads on and a cotton pad these parts Polish all of the stainless s
46. r 0 0 Expected Measured Reset fo inches fo inches Calculate OK Cancel Feed Length Adjust Screen 2 Click Test optional A 20 inch 508 mm test plate is produced by the DPM 3 Measure the length of the test plate and enter the actual and expected measurements 4 Click Calculate Repeat steps 2 4 as necessary 6 Click OK 61 To adjust the image centering on the plate 1 With the product code highlighted on the Media Settings Screen click Centering The Center Adjust window opens Center Adjust g Bunes13doO Enter distance from center test line Test to edge of plate then click calculate Q i Left Right Current Adjustment R 0 0 0 0 Inches 0 0 Inches amp Imperial Reset C Metric Calculate canai Center Adjust Screen 2 Click Test optional A centering adjustment plate is produced by the DPM TOP LEFT RIGHT Measure distance from Measure distance from center to left edge center to right edge of material of material RIGHT LEFT Offset 2 Offset may be positive or negative Centering Adjustment Plate 3 Measure the distance from both the right and left edges to the center line on the target 4 Enter the measured distances Click Calculate 6 Click OK o Operating Basics Explanation of the Exposure Sweep Test Pattern Important features of the Exposure Bar 1 Exposure number at which th
47. r by comparing the results to the illustration DEXP 450 smoon 7 7 g Bunes13doO soise L4 Exposure Level Under Optimum Over Silver Image Silver Good Exposure Pattern Plate Background Blocks are Evenly Matched Plate Background Be aware that the following will impact the results of the exposure calibration process and in turn the imaging results For negative film material processed off line a reliable and accurate densitometer capable of measuring transmission densities up to 4 0 or higher is needed The DPM processor chemistry must be within the specified life Plates must be evaluated under the recommended viewing conditions Operating Basics 3 18 Using the Take up Cassette Accessory The Take up Cassette enables you to expose a galley of negative film for offline processing Negative film is used to expose metal plates To Install the Take up Cassette Note If plate media is loaded remove the media See To remove a Cardboard Cassette on page 3 2 1 Open the Cassette Cover 2 Remove the guide box Push down on the 2 forks and pull the guide box toward you Cassette Cover Removing the Guide Box 3 Carefully align the Take up Cassette over the lower forks and push the cassette in until it latches
48. re 1 1 About this Manual 1522 ae saa 1 1 Installing the DPM 0 eee eee eee 1 3 JA Jr een SED 1 4 Specifications aa EE 1 6 Getting Started Locating the Major Areas aovuvvavnaenaenannen 2 1 Describing the Functional Operation 2 2 Describing the Status Panel and Function Switch 2 4 Describing the RIP Workstation 2 6 Describing the DPM Status Bar 2 8 Setting Preferences susie gear ah Sek nederste 2 11 Working with the Media Database 2 13 Displaying Media Usage so oc ei4 gee eh eel DEN 2 15 SUPPLIES avy ied advers berre avd 2 16 Turning on the DPM 2 24i4 04 peewee ah ged ats 2 17 Shutting Down the DPM 004 2 18 Operating Basics AbDOUUCASSCHES Larisa skanse Hie enya a ela bande 3 1 Replacing Medid Aasta 3 2 Adjusting Media 2 0 c4 one Fe bese eb viene tan ie 3 12 Explanation of the Exposure Sweep Test Pattern 3 16 Using the Take up Cassette Accessory 3 18 Adjusting the Plate Catcher 04 3 20 Troubleshooting Error Messages and Alerts 00000 00000 4 1 Clearing Jams soni pc cgaeey skrever eee sed 4 7 Maintaining the DPM Servicing the DPM Quarterly 00 0 5 1 Changing the Air Filter 22 ic42 ees se Moe sake bie ea 5 1 Changing Chemicals ae eit etal Gee SN sa MG 5 2 Appendix A Supporting Applications 0 020
49. rlocks and other safety devices in their original factory installed condition Obey all laws concerning the disposal of developing and processing chemicals and other substances in your area ABDick recommends that repair and serving of your machine be performed only by a qualified ABDick service representative or an authorized dealer distributor Repair or servicing of the equipment by owners operators or unauthorized service personnel is not advised due to safety risks posed and the possibility of voiding applicable warranty coverage Do not overfill the chemical tanks see filling instructions Be careful to avoid spillage of chemicals when filling and when sliding the processor unit in and out of the machine Under no circumstances are the door or cover interlocks to be defeated CLASS I LASER PRODUCT according to EN 60825 1 1994 CAUTION Adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiating exposure v xipusddy A 3 Index A ABDick A 1 accuracy 1 6 adjusting exposure 3 13 image centering 3 15 plate length 3 14 air filter 5 1 ambient temperature 1 7 auto feed 2 11 auto logon 2 11 B button bar 2 7 C cardboard cassettes changing 3 2 cassette adapter guide attaching 3 6 location 3 5 cassettes 3 1 changing air filter 5 1 cardboard cassettes 3 2 media type 3 12 reloadable cassettes 3 8 chemicals adding 5 5 changing 5 2 draining 5
50. same time you change chemicals The activator filter element should also be changed every month Draining chemicals To drain the chemicals 1 Open the front doors Front Door Processor Processor 2 Lift the lever up and slowly pull out the processor using the handle Lever Processor Lever and Handle p Do not allow each tank to drain unattended 3 Remove the chemistry replenisher bottles Replenisher Bottles Locating the Replenisher Bottles 4 Place a bucket under the side of the processor unit 5 Locate the drain hoses on the side of the processor Place the end of the stabilizer drain hose in the bucket The hose toward the back of the processor is the stabilizer drain hose Maintaining the DPM Nda y Bururezuren 5 3 5 4 WARNING Obey all laws regarding disposal of chemicals in your area The filter is full of activator chemicals 6 Turn the lever to open the hose valve The stabilizer chemistry will drain from the tank into the bucket Stabilizer Hose Valve Activator Hose Draining the Processor Tanks 7 When the tank is empty turn the lever to close the hose valve 8 Return the hose to its original position and empty the bucket 9 Repeat Steps 4 8 to drain the activator tank 10 Push the red button on the filter The pressure in the system must be released before opening the filter assembly 11 Pl
51. se e Click the Close X Window Control Button in the upper right corner of the program title bar e Double click the Control menu Icon in the upper left corner of the program title bar Follow directions in any dialogue box that may appear 2 Onthe Start menu select Shut Down 3 When the Shut Down Window appears select Shut down and click on the OK button 4 When the OK To Turn Your Computer Offappears turn off the RIP Workstation 2 18 Chapter 3 Operating Basics About Cassettes This chapter covers the procedures used in the daily operation of the DPM It includes information about working with media cassettes and relevant RIP Workstation activities The DPM uses ABDick brand media Follow the steps in this chapter to ensure that the media is properly loaded The input cassette and Take up Cassette are conveniently accessible from the front of the DPM The input cassette is in the upper position and the guide box is located under the input cassette If you have the Take up Cassette Accessory used when running negative film it is located where the guide box is shown here See Using the Take up Cassette Accessory on page 3 18 in this chapter for specific procedures in the use of this accessory Cassette Cover Guide Box or ake up Cassette Cassette Locations 3 1 3 2 Replacing Media Two types of input cassettes can be used with the DPM cardboard or reloadable Replacing an input c
52. surement unit selected here overrides the unit set on the General Tab Getting Started poHweis Bulnan 2 15 2 16 Supplies WARNING Use only ABDick brand media and chemicals for optimum results and equipment life The use of other brands that result in damage to the equipment may void warranty protection and result in termination or non renewal of any maintenance agreement Contact ABDick for compatibility requirements between media and chemicals Tips About Supplies Maintaining the proper level of chemicals in the processor tanks is very important Although the DPM will detect low chemical levels best performance is obtained by checking the replenisher bottles daily and keeping them filled Plate media is light sensitive Always store it in its original containers plastic bag and box or in a input cassette Store plate media away from sources of excessive heat like radiators and direct sunlight Avoid touching the printing surface of media Use ABDick activator stabilizer etch and fountain solution for best results Turning on the DPM Important If you need to power on the DPM immediately after powering it off wait at least 10 seconds to prevent damage to the electronic circuitry of the PlateMaker When you power on the DPM the processor begins its warm up cycle When the software is completely loaded the ON LINE message illuminates Always wait for the ON LINE light to appear befor
53. teel guides with a high quality metal polish 5 10 19 Install the top guide into the bottom guide Then install the top bottom and front guides back onto the racks making sure the V groove in the lower guide tab is aligned correctly with the pin in the rack V Groove Bottom Guide __ Re assembling the Activator Rack 20 Install the paddle shaft e Holding the bushing and the thumb screw at the end of the shaft pivot the shaft into the groove of the rack e Seat the bushing in the groove of the rack e Tighten the thumb screw Paddle Shaft bushing Thumb Screw groove in rack Installing the Paddle Shaft in the Activator Rack 21 Rinse the tanks with warm water Drain the tanks using the drain hoses and a bucket 22 Wipe the tanks dry with a clean cloth Maintaining the DPM Nda 394 Buiurejulemn 5 11 be aligned with the slot in rack into the activator tank The pin on the rack must 23 Install the stabilizer rack into the stabilizer tank and the activator the tank Stabilizer Rack Activator Rack Installing the Processor Racks 24 Ensure that the gears on each rack are engaged You will not be able to latch the racks if the gears are not engaged correctly 25 Latch each rack Latching the Processor Racks 5 129 26 Is the input guide clean The processor input guide does not need to be cleaned every time the che
54. the media around the drum and through the output and knife module holding the media securely in place The input and output sensors monitor the position of the media and report an error to the PrintersRIP if the media is not loaded or positioned properly 3 The optics unit moves to the right hand end of the drum The media is exposed from right to left The media is exposed by a laser which spins continuously around a central spindle as the carriage moves along the length of the drum The carriage will only move as far as necessary to expose the job depending on the format of the page and its orientation in the drum The input rollers and output rollers and buffer rollers then transfer the exposed media from the drum to the guide box At the same time media for exposure of the next page enters the drum If the take up cassette accessory is installed the exposed media will leave the drum and enter the take up cassette The knife cuts the media and the buffer rollers pass the media through the buffer module to the conveyor section and the pro cessor If desired the media in the drum can be removed using the UNLOAD command and a different media can be installed If the take up cassette accessory is installed an EJECT com mand can be issued The media is cut and the buffer rollers pass the media into the take up cassette The cassette can be removed and the media developed off line Getting Started poweis Bum
55. the processor with chemicals on page 5 5 Unloaded 25894 506mm Smil Poly No media in the drum Load the material See Replacing Media on page 3 2 Error 25894 506mm Smil Poly Material load operation failed Retry the load operation The drum may need to be cleared if the load failed because of a jam Warming Up IT Fg Processor temperature is low Heater is on Wait for the processor to warm up Processor Jam Jam Media jam in processor Clear all media from the processor area Clearing processor area jams on page 4 21 There is cut media in the Take up Cassette Remove the Take up Cassette and replace it with an empty cassette Images in progress 0 Icon flashes No Take up Cassette in the machine Film media is loaded Install a Take up Cassette or change the media loaded to plate and install a guide box Troubleshooting Bunooyssjqnoap 4 3 4 4 DPM Status POSSIBLE CAUSE USER ACTION SS No guide box Plate media is Install a guide box or change the Pers loaded material loaded to film and insert a Icon flashes Take up Cassette DPM off line Engine off or offline Turn on the DPM Enable outputs Device Dialog Errors Job Parameter Errors x Loaded Media Mismatch Job Type Processor 3 Me RA Film MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE USER ACTION
56. the status of the media in the drum Only one of these messages is displayed at a time Pushing the Function Switch carries out the function displayed Message Function EJECT illuminates when imaged media is ready to be inserted into the Take up Cassette Pushing the function switch will cause the media to be cut by the knife and then transported forward until it is free of the buffer rollers LOAD illuminates when a different media has been placed in the DPM Pushing the function switch transports the media into the drum for exposure LOAD flashes if the media is out of media UNLOAD illuminates when no imaged media is in the drum and the platemaker is not busy Pushing the function switch will cause the media to be removed from the drum The media can be removed changed at this time NOTE LOAD EJECT and UNLOAD can also be performed from the Media Settings window at the RIP Workstation Getting Started poeweis Bumm 2 5 2 6 Describing the RIP Workstation The ABDick RIP Workstation should be dedicated to running the DPM only It should have only ABDick approved software installed If non approved programs are installed by the end user service calls caused by those programs will not be covered under the warranty or by your maintenance agreements Important The PrintersRIP Dongle is the security key that enables your PrintersRIP program to operate If the Dongle is lost a new one must be purchased at f
57. ting up and running quickly and how to sustain quality output from the equipment Chapter 3 Operating Basics includes procedures used in the day to day operation of the platemaker Chapter 4 Troubleshooting helps you resolve those infrequent occurrences when the DPM does not function as expected Chapter 5 Maintaining the DPM provides procedures for keeping your platemaker operating at its best Chapter 6 Appendix provides you with specific safety information and a list of authorized ABDick International subsidiaries Text located in the left margin and preceded by an arrow is important information about the topic presented at that point It should be read carefully Assumptions Read the DPM Operator s Manual and the PrintersRIP Operators Manual before starting to work with the platemaker This manual assumes you have some familiarity with digital platemaking as well as a basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows NT Conventions Certain notational conventions have been applied to this manual to aid in understanding the information presented The following fonts and special symbols are used throughout this manual 1 Paragraphs which are numbered contain instructions which you should follow Text written in the sans serif bold face represents a menu title menu item or control item in a dialogue box Text written in this bold typewriter face represents literal information which should be typed
58. tomatically matched to the chosen resolution Accuracy within an image 25 microns Repeatability within an image 5 microns Output media RA process films Polyester and paper based plates Media loading Daylight cassette with automated loading Media width Plate 22 9 cm to 34 0 cm 9 to 13 4 Film 22 9 cm to 35 6 cm 9 to 14 Media cassette capacity 61 m 200 feet Take up cassette accessory capacity 10 m 33 feet Take up cassette accessory dimensions W x H x D 45 2 x 13 3 x 12 7 cm 17 8 x 5 25 x 5 00 Physical specifications Dimensions W x H x D 1 37 x 114 x 71 1 cm 54 x 45 x 28 without Plate Catcher 137 x 114 x 104 cm 54 x 45 x 41 with Plate Catcher Weight 306 kg 675 lbs Power consumption without accessories 1400 W Rated voltage 180 200 208 220 230 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Rated current 12 Amp Main circuit breaker 15 Amp 250 V In addition the DPM has internal fuses that may only be changed by authorized service personnel Ambient temperature 18 to 27 C 65 80 F Relative humidity 30 70 Noise level Less than 70 dBA Data interface Differential Fast SCSI 2 Introduction uonadnpo nul Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides useful information about your DPM and RIP Workstation It will guide you to a basic understanding of the three main areas of the platemaker initial default settin
59. ture and processor status Processor state Processor Ready Processor temperature Stabilizer and Activator levels Blue indicates proper levels Red indicates low levels Take up Cassette Panel The take up cassette panel is only displayed when a take up cassette is inserted into the DPM Check the panel to determine if it is safe to remove the take up cassette m Unlocked It is safe to remove the cassette The galley has been cut E F m ee Locked An uncut galley is partially in 20 feet the take up cassette Click the lock to ce display a menu to release the take up Exposed media advances into the take up The amount 5 media in the take up cassette Getting Started peHweis Bulnan 2 9 Menu Panel Click DPM in the menu panel to display menus for customizing and managing the DPM For instructions on Setting Preferences see Setting Preferences on page 2 11 For instructions on Media Setup see Working with the Media Database on page 2 13 For instructions on Media Usage see Displaying Media Usage on page 2 15 From the service menu you can open a terminal window DPM234nN terrere U tilities b mu Exit 7 i i Terminal Window 2 10 Setting Preferences To open the preference tabs click DPM on the Menu Panel and click Preferences from the pop up menu General Preferences pdue s Bunnen Select either Imperial or Metric measurement units
60. uld not be a gap between the end plates and media spool A 9 Rotate the media spool assembly until the pins line up with their matching end cap holes and slide the spool toward the media roll left until it stops Place the Clamping end plate onto the media spool assembly Rotate the Clamping end plate until its pins line up with the media roll end cap holes Slide the Clamping end plate towards the media roll until it stops Gently hand tighten the clinch nut on the Clamping end plate Place the open input cassette on a flat surface The top of the cassette should face away from you Place the media spool into the bottom of the cassette Remove the tape from the media roll leader and pull a few inches out of the cassette Close and latch the lid Pulling media leader from cassette Trim the front edge of the media across the lower guide 10 Carefully align the cassette with the DPM forks and push until it latches Operating Basics g Bunes13doO soise Adjusting Media Note Every time you change the media type you must tell the DPM software what type of media you installed To set the media type 1 Click the media panel of the DPM Status window screen The Media Settings window opens Media Settings Advanced Product Code Product Type Thickness Width Centering Feed Adjust Counter 23832 RF MEGAPRO Polyester Plate 8 13 200 00 0 0 200 0 Exposure
61. ull price Handle your PrintersRIP Dongle carefully m RIP Workstation The RIP Workstation consists of 5 major parts Computer Monitor PrintersRIP Dongle Keyboard Mouse Three major software programs combine to operate your DPM The DPM Status bar used to control the DPM The PrintersRIP used to process your printing jobs The button bar displays icons that can be used to start the DPM Status bar and PrintersRIP and access online manuals The button bar displays icons for the PrintersRIP and DPM Status window OJ Starts the PrintersRIP program and also makes he program window appear if it is minimized or hidden behind another window See your PrintersRIP manual for more information on the RIP operations P Starts the DPM Status bar See Describing the DPM Status Bar on page 2 8 for more information on the status bar Opens a program window containing electronic versions of the PrintersRIP Operators Manual and the DPM Operators Manual Button Bar Getting Started peweis Bulnan 2 7 Describing the DPM Status Bar The DPM Status Bar which is displayed at the bottom of your screen contains all the controls used to operate the DPM From the DPM Status Bar you can e monitor the status of the platemaking process e monitor the status of the processor e add new media e set exposure values
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