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  • Page 1 MAKO 8 CTP/ NEWS extra Operator Guide...
  • Page 2 Visit our Web site: www.ecrm.com Proprietary Notice The information in this publication is the sole property of ECRM. It cannot be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the express written consent of ECRM. The information is believed to be accurate as of the publication date, but it is subject to change without notice due to continuing product development.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface vii Scope of this Guide vii Organization of this Guide vii Not Covered in this Guide viii Requirements and Safety 1 Introduction to the System 1 System Requirements 1 Laser Safety 2 Regulatory Information 3 System Operation 5 Introduction 5 Platesetter Parts 7 Starting Up the System 9...
  • Page 4 Media Handling 29 Introduction 29 Installing and Removing the Pin Bar 30 Loading Media 35 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 41 Introduction 41 General Maintenance 41 Clearing Misfeeds 47 Leveling the System 48 AG114123 Rev. 2...

  • Page 5: Preface

    The Mako 8 CTP/NEWS extra employs a Class 3B laser. This guide contains important safety information and regulatory information about the laser.

  • Page 6: Not Covered In This Guide

    Chapter 3: Media Handling This chapter provides instructional information on how to load media. Guidelines for handling media are also provided. Chapter 4: General Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter covers general maintenance items that can be performed by the operator. This chapter includes troubleshooting tips and a procedure for re-locating or moving the system.

  • Page 7: Requirements And Safety

    Requirements and Safety Introduction to the System Plates are loaded by manually positioning the plate against the pin bar registration system. When sensors determine the plate is properly positioned, the plate is automatically moved into the imaging unit and imaged. After that, the exposed plate is moved onto the media transport, which feeds the plate into a customer- supplied plate processor.

  • Page 8: Laser Safety

    Laser Safety Laser Product Classification The system is classified as a Class one (I) laser product which contains a Class 3B (IIIb) laser System. This classification means that the operator is exposed to no hazardous laser light during operation and maintenance. The laser itself, however, is a Class 3B (IIIb) laser device, and emits visible laser light which is considered hazardous by FDA published limits.

  • Page 9: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Electromagnetic Emissions DOC - Canada The Canadian Department of Communications requires compliance with the Radio Interference Regulations, ICES -003. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
  • Page 10 case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense. Compliance with applicable regulations depends on the use of shielded cables, which the user is responsible for procuring. Identification and Certification Label (ratings plate) The identification and certification label is attached to the back of the unit, above the pinch rollers.

  • Page 11: System Operation

    System Operation Introduction A complete Mako 8 CTP / NEWS extra system includes a control workstation, CtServer software, the platesetter, and a power conditioner. Workstation The control workstation connects directly to the platesetter and runs the CtServer software. Operating instructions for the workstation are provided with the workstation.
  • Page 12 Power Conditioner The system power conditioner protects the system against power quality problems like brownouts, surges, over-voltage, sags, voltage imbalance, and line noise. The platesetter, the workstation, and the workstation monitor all must be plugged into the power conditioner. MAKO 8/NEWS extra System AC MAINS POWER CONDITIONER...

  • Page 13: Platesetter Parts

    Platesetter Parts The main parts of the platesetter are shown and described below POWER SWITCH POWER CORD RECEPTICAL CONTROL PANEL PIN BAR INPUT TRAY MEDIA TRANSPORT FAN FILTER PEDESTAL Figure 2-2 External View of the Platesetter Power Cord Receptacle The power cord receptacle is located on the right side of the system, as shown in Figure 2-2.
  • Page 14 Power Switch The power switch controls ac power to the system. To start up the system, turn on the power switch located on the rear right side of the machine. Depress zero (0) to turn OFF, depress one (1) to turn ON. See Figure 2-2.

  • Page 15: Starting Up The System

    Pedestal The pedestal is a specially designed base for the platesetter. Fan Filters The platesetter has several fan filters. For details about the filters, see Chapter 4. Starting Up the System Turn on the power switch located on the rear right side of the machine.

  • Page 16: Using The Platesetter Control Panel

    Using the Platesetter Control Panel The first time you use your new system, you should review and set all the menu parameters. Advance through the menu items and verify or change them as needed. When you finish, the system is ready for use.
  • Page 17 Keys Moves you backward within the menu or moves the PREV cursor backward within the current menu item. Enter or exit the menu sub-system by pressing MENU MENU from the ONLINE or the OFFLINE state. Moves you forward within the menu or moves the cursor NEXT forward within the current menu item.

  • Page 18: Menu Selection

    Menu Selection There are three operator menus: • User Preference Menu (See page 13). • User Maintenance Menu (See page 17.) • Test Pattern Menu (See page 19.) To select and set parameters in any menu: Step 1. Press MENU to enter the user menu system. Step 2.

  • Page 19: User Preferences Menu

    User Preferences Menu UNITS OF MEASURE ENGLISH (inches) or METRIC (millimeters) OPTIONS The selected units of measure apply to all numeric measurement values in various menus. AUDIO ALERTS ENABLED or DISABLED OPTIONS This menu item allows you to disable or to enable the audible alarms for the following conditions: Error conditions, Power-up, Image complete HORIZONTAL MAGNIFICATION...
  • Page 20 User Preferences ONLINE MENU User Test User Test Test SELECT SELECT SELECT Preferences Maintenance Patterns Preferences Patterns Patterns NEXT User Menus Units of Measure NEXT Ignore Laser Registration Delay Before Pinching Temp. Errors Plate Audio Alerts NEXT NEXT Use the Transport NEXT as an Output Tray Automatically Begin...
  • Page 21 ONLY 1 PIN BAR IN USE YES or NO OPTIONS: “YES” prevents the system from displaying a prompt to verify that the correct pin bar is installed whenever you open an autoloader cover. “NO” permits the system to display the prompt. IGNORE LASER TEMPERATURE ERRORS YES or NO OPTIONS...
  • Page 22 IGNORE THE PROCESSOR YES or NO OPTIONS “YES” stops the media transport from feeding a plate into the plate processor. This feature is useful when the online processor is down for maintenance or repairs. PROCESSOR SPEED 9.5” to 77.9” per minute LIMITS (241mm to 1980 mm per minute) Should be set to match the speed of the online processor.

  • Page 23: User Maintenance Menu

    User Maintenance Menu PROGRAM VERSIONS This option displays version numbers of the installed software and firmware. The versions are displayed as: VERSIONS JP0020 n.n JA1126 n “NEXT” TO CONTINUE Where JP0020 n.n is the part number and revision level of the controller software, and JA1126 n is the part number and revision level of the controller firmware.
  • Page 24 User Maintenance ONLINE MENU User User Test SELECT SELECT SELECT Test Preferences Maintenance Patterns Patterns User Menus NEXT Program Version SELECT Transport SELECT Media Rollers SELECT Display Error Log EXPOSE ATTENTION ERROR SELECT Display Laser Log PREV NEXT SELECT MENU CANCEL MENU SELECT...

  • Page 25: Test Patterns Menu

    Test Patterns Menu This section describes the settings that affect test patterns. Depending on which test pattern is selected, the following options may be enabled and displayed or disabled and not displayed. TEST PATTERN MODE OPTIONS Enabled or Disabled This option moves the system in and out of test pattern mode. TEST PATTERN TYPE OPTIONS List of Test Patterns...
  • Page 26 IMAGE LENGTH 0.027” to 39.330” or 2mm to 999 mm OPTIONS This parameter specifies the length of the test pattern to be recorded. IMAGE OFFSET (VERTICAL) 0.0000” to 39.330” or 0 mm to 999 mm OPTIONS This parameter specifies the distance from the leading edge of the plate to the first line of the image.
  • Page 27 Test Patterns ONLINE MENU SELECT SELECT SELECT User Test Test User Test Preferences Maintenance Patterns Preferences Patterns Patterns NEXT User Menus SELECT SELECT Test Disable Pattern Enable Mode NEXT NEXT ATTERN ELECTIONS ATTERNS ORIZONTAL SEE SIDEBAR AT RIGHT ERTICAL NEXT HECKERBOARD UMBER OF ORIZONTAL...
  • Page 28 PLATE WIDTH 9.92” to 33.023” OPTIONS (252.0mm to 838.78 mm) By picking a value, you set the plate width for test patterns. PLATE LENGTH 9.922” to 47.99” OPTIONS (253.8 to 1209.0 mm) By picking a value, you set the plate length for test patterns. PLATE IS NOTCH REGISTERED YES or NO OPTIONS...

  • Page 29: Running A Step Wedge Test Pattern

    Running a Step Wedge Test Pattern The step wedge test pattern is used to set the proper exposure for a polymer plate. Here’s how to run step wedge test plate. Prepare a plate for the test Step 1. Under safelight conditions, place a test plate on the input shelf. Step 2.
  • Page 30 Run the Step Wedge Test Pattern Step 1. At the control panel, press MENU and then repeatedly press SELECT until the “Test Patterns” Menu displays. Step 2. Press NEXT, and then press SELECT to Enable. Step 3. Press NEXT, and then repeatedly press SELECT until the Step Wedge pattern displays.

  • Page 31: Status Messages

    Status Messages During operation, the system displays information that indicates the current condition of the system and of any jobs in process. The status messages appear on the control display. PREPARING TO EXPOSE - The system is starting the spinner and moving the plate to the recording start position.

  • Page 32: Error Messages

    Error Messages When an error condition occurs, an error message will appear on the system display panel and the error indicator LED will light. Additionally, if enabled the alarm will also sound. Operator-Correctable Errors The error messages you can clear are listed below. COVERS ARE NOT SECURE - This error is displayed when one of the system covers are not secure.

  • Page 33: System Configuration Display

    System Configuration Display Should you ever call for service, your service provider may ask you to relate the information that appears on the System Configuration display. To view the display: Step 1. Place the system in ONLINE mode. Step 2. Press the Select key. The first System Configuration Screen dis- plays.
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  • Page 35: Media Handling

    Media Handling Introduction This chapter explains how to load and unload media, and how to install and remove a pin bar from the machine. Media Media thickness - 6 mil (0.15 mm), 8 mil (0.20mm), 10 mil (0.25mm), 12 mil (0.30mm) Media size - Minimum - 10”...

  • Page 36: Installing And Removing The Pin Bar

    Media Handling The Mako 8/NEWS extra is designed to be operated in a safe-light room. Safe working time varies with manufacturer. See your plate manufacturer’s specification for safe-light recommendations. Installing and Removing the Pin Bar The pin bar provides alignment points that insure accurate plate registration.
  • Page 37 GRASP NOTCH PIN BAR GRASP RECESS RELEASE LEVER MOUNT ASSEMBLY INPUT TRAY Figure 3-2 Pin Bar (in place in the pin bar mount assembly) All pin bars include leading- and trailing-edge registration pins, an interlock pin, and a finger notch (see Figure 3-3). The registration pins align the plate with the platesetter’s imaging system.
  • Page 38 The finger notch provides a grasp point that facilitates removing the pin bar from the pin bar mount assembly. Edge-registered pin bars include an additional pin not found on notch-registered bars. This additional “head pin” controls the operation of a third, internal registration pin that is located inside the machine, just behind the input roller.
  • Page 39 Installing a Pin Bar Step 1. .Pull and hold open the pin bar CLOSED release lever shown at the right. OPEN This opens the retaining block shown below in Figure 3-5. Step 2. If necessary, remove the old pin bar. Step 3.
  • Page 40 Removing the Pin Bar Step 1. Pull open and hold the pin bar release lever (see Figure 3-4). Step 2. Place your thumb in the notch in the pin bar and your fingers in the recess in the pin bar mount assembly (Figure 3-2). Step 3.

  • Page 41: Loading Media

    Loading Media The host computer will request a pin bar and plate be loaded, and the platesetter control panel display will prompt you to load the plate. One of the following prompts will appear on the control panel LCD: LOAD A PLATE <plate name>...
  • Page 42 Loading Edge-registered plates Step 1. Face the front of the platesetter. Step 2. Verify the requested pin bar is loaded. If not, change the pin bar. Step 3. Place the requested plate on the input tray. Note: Always handle and position the plate gently and carefully. Thin plates are especially susceptible to dings and dents.
  • Page 43 third registration pin that is inside the platesetter. Step 6. Gently adjust the position of the plate until the green “Expose” LED stops blinking and stays on steady. (Steady on indicates the plate is making contact with all the registration pins). Step 7.
  • Page 44 Step 4. Position the plate so that both notches in the plate fully engage the two registration pins on the pin bar (see Figure 3-7). PINCH ROLLERS REGISTRATION PIN PIN BAR NOTCH PIN BAR REGISTRATION PIN PLATE Figure 3-7 Loading Notch-registered Plates. Step 5.
  • Page 45 LED stops blinking and stays on steady. (“Steady” on indicates the plate is making contact with all the registration pins). Step 6. The platesetter automatically lowers the pinch rollers. Note: The platesetter will not lower the pinch rollers until elec- tronics sensors report that the plate is making good con- tact with all the registration pins.
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  • Page 47: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter discusses: • General Maintenance • Moving the System General Maintenance This chapter explains how to keep the system in clean, working order. Remember to shut the power off to the machine prior to performing any internal maintenance procedures. Use only the recommended cleaner.
  • Page 48 contamination with dust or other debris. To remove and replace the lower fan filter: Step 1. Turn the power switch off. Step 2. On the right side of the machine, locate the lower fan filter shown below. It is posi- tioned in a slot at the bottom LOWER FILTER ASSEMBLY of the rear main cover.
  • Page 49 Cleaning the Rear Cover Fan Filter There is a filtered fan in the rear cover. The fan filter can become clogged with dust and other debris if is not cleaned regularly. A clogged fan causes a loss of internal pressure and the increased probability of a system malfunction.
  • Page 50 Cleaning the Transport Fan Filters Two filtered fans provide positive air pressure to the media transport unit. The filters for the fans are located underneath the transport, as shown below. POWER SWITCH FILTERS Figure 4-3 Transport Fan Filters To remove and replace either filter: Turn the power switch off.
  • Page 51 Step 1. Open the pinch roller bar to open the rollers. Step 2. Use the User Maintenance Menu to run the media rollers. Step 3. Sparingly apply “Fantastik” (ECRM HB2456) to a clean, lint-free wipe. Step 4. As the rollers turn, gently wipe both the front and back rollers with the cloth, being careful to not ‘catch’...
  • Page 52 Cleaning the Media Transport Belt Step 1. Use the User Maintenance Menu to run the transport. Step 2. Using a lint-free cloth moistened with “Fantastik” (ECRM HB2456), remove debris from the belt. Step 3. Using a second lint-free cloth moistened with alcohol, rub down the belt.

  • Page 53: Clearing Misfeeds

    Clearing Misfeeds Step 1. Use the control panel PREV and NEXT buttons as follows to extract the plate: ERROR • Press the PREV button to effect a movement of the plate toward the front of the machine, and then press the button again to stop the move- PREV NEXT...

  • Page 54: Leveling The System

    Leveling the System When installing or moving the system, you must level the system at its new location as explained below. See Figure 4-5 for the location of the leveling feet in the pedestal. Step 1. Unplug the power cable from the power conditioner. Leaving one end of the cable plugged into the Mako CTP, gently coil the power cable and store it on the shelf in the pedestal.
  • Page 55 AUDIO ALERTS menu item 13 IGNORE LASER TEMPERATURE ERRORS AUTOMATICALLY BEGIN IMAGING AFTER menu item 15 PINCHING menu item 16 IGNORE THE PROCESSOR menu item 16 IMAGE LENGTH menu item 20 IMAGE OFFSET menu item 13, 15, 16, 20 INITIALIZING message 25 BAR SPACING menu item 19 BAR WIDTH menu item 19 LASER IS OVER TEMPERATURE message 26...
  • Page 56 registration pins 32 USE THE PLATELINE INTERFACE menu release lever 33 item 15 safety interlock switch 31 USE TRANSPORT AS AN OUTPUT TRAY menu plate loading item 15 edge-registered plates 36 USER MAINTENANCE menu 17 notch-registered plates 37 USER PREFERENCES Menu 13 PLATE WIDTH menu item 22 power conditioner mandatory use of 7...

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