Introduction About this manual Part 1: Introduction About this manual Intended use of this manual This manual describes how to prepare the installation site for the installation of the • PlateWriter System. The procedures described in this manual require a reasonable level of technical skill and access to the proper tools.
Introduction Important Notes, cautions, and warnings ! Throughout the manual notes, cautions, and warnings are written in bold like the example below: Always replace a fuse with one of the same size and rating as the old one. Symbol Meaning Explanation The operator should observe and/or act according to the "...
Installation Overview Part 2: Installation Overview The installation procedure described in this chapter covers the following issues: Preparation of the installation site • Unpacking • Transportation of the System into the installation site • Installation of the finishing unit • Connecting the cables •...
Installation Preparing the installation site Power outlet requirements If not already present, main power outlets should be installed in the room where the unit will be situated. Max. distance to the machine 2 m (6 ft.). Due to high leakage current, earth connection is essential before connecting power supply.
Installation Preparing the installation site Power cables " The equipment is delivered with the power cables required for the installation (USA only, outside USA these must be ordered separately). Cables are placed in the same box as imaging unit. If, for some reason, you decide to use cables others than the supplied, make sure that they conform to the directions given below.
Installation Preparing the installation site Finishing unit (USA) à à Equipment Power Outlet T11136 1. Appliance coupler 16A (IEC 60320) 2. Plug type NEMA L6-15P, 230V AC, 15A 3. Cable min. 3 x 18 AWG, type SJT or harder service Finishing unit (rest of world) à...
Installation Preparing the installation site Free space around the PlateWriter Decide where the unit shall be placed and make sure that the free space around it makes operation and servicing possible. Be aware of the following: Liquid Dot cartridges need to be replaced on the right side of the unit. •...
Installation Unpacking Unpacking The PlateWriter System is shipped in two crates. Carefully unpack the crates and boxes and verify that all parts are present according to the enclosed packing list and that nothing has been damaged during transportation. Crate contents PlateWriter imaging unit with base plate the stand, fender and power cables Finishing unit without curring and drier Curring, drier, input/exit tables, input/exit covers...
Installation Unpacking Tool box contents The tool box contains various items for installation purposes as well as a few spare parts. See also illustration on previous page or inside the tool box. Item No. Description Qty. Remarks Bottle, 50 ml For printer Screw, M6 x 16 mm For installation...
Installation Unpacking Assembling the stand You will need the following items from the tool box (see page 2-8 for details): Follow the description below and the illustration on the next page. Locate the left and right leg stands for each of the two leg assemblies. •...
Installation 2-11 Unpacking Installation of the finishing unit You will need the following item(s) from the tool box (see page 2-8 for details): • Mount the finishing unit (1) to the stand (2) and secure it on both sides by using the •...
Installation 2-12 Unpacking Attaching the dryer and curing oven assembly Put the dryer (1) and curing oven (2) assemblies on their position as shown below. T33461 Hardware Installation - PlateWriter™ 3600 Pro 1615...
Installation 2-13 Unpacking Mounting the printer onto the stand You will need the following item(s) from the tool box (see page 2-8 for details): • This procedure requires the assistance of at least two persons, one on each side for lowering the printer onto the stand. The printer weighs approx. 100 Mount the two crossbars (4) to the left and right stands (3) by using the four screws •...
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Installation 2-14 Unpacking You will need the following item(s) from the tool box (see page 2-8 for details): • Position the stand legs (4) to the base deck (2) including the printer (1) and secure it • by using the eight screws (6) including the fender bracket (5), the four nuts (7) and four screws (8) as shown below.
Installation 2-15 Unpacking Installing input and exit tables You will need the following item from the tool box (see page 2-8 for details): • T32362 Insert the mounted input table (1) and exit table (2) into the brackets on the base •...
Installation 2-16 Unpacking Connecting the imaging unit power cable & USB You will need the following items from the tool box (see page 2-8 for details): rest of world next to the RIP workstation box T32359 Connect the power cable (can be found next to the RIP workstation box) and the •...
Installation 2-17 Unpacking Mounting the side panels You will need the following items from the tool box (see page 2-8 for details): • Mount the left panel (1) and right panel (2) to the base deck and secure right panel •...
Installation 2-18 Unpacking Attaching the finisher to the printer Slide the imaging unit (1) above the finishing unit (2) and secure (A) the position by • using the button (3) as shown on the picture below. T33462 Hardware Installation - PlateWriter™ 3600 Pro 1610...
Installation 2-19 Unpacking Attaching the finisher extension and the plate exit tray Position the finisher extension (2) and the plate exit tray (1) to the finishing unit and secure them with knurled nuts, place the sensor guard (3) as shown on the picture below.
Installation 2-20 Unpacking Leveling " It's important that the finishing unit is in level in order to ensure an even distribution of gum supply on the gum rollers. Slide out the imaging unit backward (see page 2-18 as reference how to slide out the •...
Installation 2-21 Unpacking Filling/attaching the gum/finisher and waste ink bottles During finishing, gum/finisher solution is applied to the plate. The solution from the bottle is recirculated, meaning that any excess solution runs back into the bottle to be used for the next plate. Loose the two screws (2) from the stand, mount the bracket (1) to the finishing unit •...
Installation 2-22 Unpacking Filling/attaching the water tank You will need the following items from the tool box (see page 2-8 for details): • During finishing, demineralised water is applied to the plate. The water from the tank is recirculated, meaning that any excess water runs back into the tank to be used for the next plate.
Installation 2-23 Unpacking Connecting the print bed and registration system cables Connect the registration system cable (1), print bed control (2), power (3), fluid in • cap system (4) and USB cable (5) cables to the plugs underneath the finishing unit as shown below.
Installation 2-24 Unpacking Connecting the mains supply cable and USB Opposite the gum/finisher container are the connectors for the mains supply of the fin- • ishing unit and the print bed and USB port for the connection of the finishing unit with the RIP workstation.
Installation 2-25 Unpacking Attaching the monitor and the keybord stand You will need the following items from the tool box (see page 2-8 for details): • Attach the keybord bracket (3) and monitor bracket (4) to base stand and secure it •...
Installation 2-26 Unpacking Program control and status indicator Finishing unit parameter BWS is set to 3 from the factory (backside wash is on). Adjusting parameters via the HyperTerminal is described in Software Installation PCB PCU available from www.glunz-jensen.com or www.platewriter.com. Before commencing you should perform a quick check to ensure of proper connec- •...
Completing the installation Installation check list Part 3: Completing the installation Installation check list In extension of the hardware installation procedure the following must be checked to ensure that all procedures have been completed and to ensure proper plate making quality after completing the installation of the equipment (text in italics refers to other documents): Check item...
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Completing the installation Installation check list Hardware Installation - PlateWriter™ 3600 Pro 1540...
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