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Dolev 4press V/V
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  • Page 1 User Guide English Dolev 4press V/V www.creo.com 399Z2G644D...
  • Page 3 Dolev 4press V/V User Guide...
  • Page 5 ....................Trademarks The Creo wordmark, Creo logo, and the names of the Creo products and services referred to in this document are trademarks of Creo Inc.
  • Page 6 The text and drawings herein are for illustration and reference only. The specifications on which they are based are subject to change. Creo Inc. may, at any time and without notice, make changes to this document. Creo Inc., for itself and on behalf of its subsidiaries, assumes no liability for technical or editorial errors or omissions made...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using this Guide This Guide Includes............................x Conventions Used in This Guide .......................xi Fonts ..............................xi Terminology ............................xi Symbols............................xii Safety Precautions Installation Safety Precautions ........................2 Setting the Line Voltage Selector ....................... 2 Selecting the Power Supply Cord ....................... 4 Selecting an Inline Processor ......................
  • Page 8 Dolev 4press V/V User Guide 2 Handling Cassettes and Media Overview..............................40 Before Starting ..........................40 Loading Film............................41 Removing the Loading Cassette from its Drawer ................41 Loading a Roll of Film into the Loading Cassette ................42 Placing the Loaded Cassette in its Drawer..................46 Trimming the Film ...........................
  • Page 9 Contents Punching ............................97 Cut & Collect (Cut & Unload)......................97 End of Film ............................98 After Removing the Unloading/Accumulating Cassette ..............98 Inline Processor..........................99 Index...

  • Page 11: Using This Guide

    Using this Guide This Guide Includes ................x Conventions Used in This Guide............xi...

  • Page 12: This Guide Includes

    Using This Guide This Guide Includes The Dolev 4press imagesetter is operated from a Host workstation. This guide describes the imagesetter and some procedures performed via the workstation. The guide includes the following chapters: , Introduction to the imagesetter, introduces the imagesetter, Chapter 1 explains how to start it up, shut it down, and use the control panel.

  • Page 13: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions Used in This Guide Conventions Used in This Guide This section describes the fonts, terminology, and symbols used in this manual. Fonts is used to refer to buttons and other items in a dialog box, file Frutiger bold names, folders, menu names, and menu commands. Minion Italic is used to refer to other chapters in the manual, book titles, and titles of other manuals.

  • Page 14: Symbols

    Using This Guide Press Press the specified key or key combination on your keyboard, for example, press CTRL Right-click Place the mouse pointer over an area of the application window, and then press and release the right mouse button to display the shortcut menu. For more information about using shortcut menus, see your Windows documentation.
  • Page 15 Important: This symbol tells you about things that may cause process delays or reduce functionality, reliability, or quality. Note: A note provides additional information that you may need to consider. The reference symbol tells you that related information on the topic is available in another Creo document.

  • Page 17: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Installation Safety Precautions .............2 General Safety Precautions..............6 Laser Safety Precautions ..............8...

  • Page 18: Installation Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Note: Read this chapter carefully before installing, operating, or maintaining the Dolev 4press V/V imagesetter Installation Safety Precautions CAUTION: Installation must be done by authorized service personnel only. To avoid the risk of fire, no connections to the supply are to be made before setting the line voltage selector.
  • Page 19 Installation Safety Precautions To change the voltage setting: Ensure that the power cord is not connected to the imagesetter. Locate the electronic power drawer assembly at the rear left side of the imagesetter. Remove the fuse holder from the unit to provide access to the voltage selector.

  • Page 20: Selecting The Power Supply Cord

    Safety Precautions Grasp the selector and pull it straight out. Note that voltage settings are printed on each of its four (4) posts. The appropriate voltage setting for the imagesetter should face outward for viewing through the fuse holder window. Selected Voltage Faces...

  • Page 21: Selecting An Inline Processor

    Installation Safety Precautions STO, or STOO, with minimum 16 AWG, three (3) conductors. The cord set must include a parallel blade grounding type attachment plug (min. 12 Amp), and an IEC 320 type appliance coupler. • In Europe - Use only a three (3) conductors -type cord.

  • Page 22: General Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Note: An inline processor that complies with these safety requirements must be used. General Safety Precautions Disconnection from the Mains Supply The Dolev 4press V/V is equipped with a master circuit breaker, located at the lower rear part of the imagesetter, and an On/Off switch, located near the control panel at the front part of the imagesetter.
  • Page 23 General Safety Precautions Note: It may take up to 30 seconds for the rotating prism to rest after the service door has been opened. WARNING: Even when the interlocks are not defeated, the media loading rollers located inside the loading drawer may be rotating. Keep your hands off the running loading rollers.

  • Page 24: Laser Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Laser Safety Precautions The Dolev 4press V/V imagesetter consists of a laser system that exposes the media (film). DANGER: Even brief exposure of the eyes to the laser beam or its reflections may cause permanent loss or permanent degradation of eyesight.
  • Page 25 Laser Safety Precautions While the imagesetter is switched on and the interlocks are defeated: • There is power present in the electrical, optical and mechanical assemblies. DANGER: Electrical, mechanical and laser hazards exist. • Up to 5 mw of laser power at a wavelength of approx. 650 nm may be present in the Output optical connector of the static optics assembly, Dynamic optics assembly, optical fibers and connectors, and on the inside of the imagesetter drum.

  • Page 26: Laser Precaution Labels

    Safety Precautions Laser Precaution Labels The following pages show the locations of the laser warning signs. Please notify Creo service personnel if any of them are damaged. Types of Labels DANGER LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

  • Page 27: Location Of Labels

    Laser Safety Precautions Location of Labels Right door open Left door open Left Right side view side view Location of Labels...
  • Page 28 Safety Precautions Rear side view...

  • Page 29: Introduction To The Imagesetter

    Introduction to the Imagesetter Overview ..................14 Dolev 4press V/V2 Features ...............15 Opening Service Doors ..............18 Starting Up ..................20 Shutting Down .................23 Resetting ..................23 Control Panel ..................24 Imagesetter Specifications ..............36...

  • Page 30: Overview

    Chapter 1 – Introduction to the Imagesetter Overview This chapter introduces the imagesetter, and explains how to start it up, shut it down, and use the control panel. The last section of this chapter lists the specifications of the imagesetter. The Dolev 4press V/V imagesetter is a high-speed internal drum output device.

  • Page 31: Dolev 4Press V/V2 Features

    Dolev 4press V/V2 Features Dolev 4press V/V Features Front View On/Off Switch Reset Button Control Panel Film Loading Drawer Film Unloading Drawer Left Service Door Door Securing Bolts (3) Imagesetter front view This door allows access to the carriage area and to the Left Service Door - Film Path selector (for details, see Chapter 2, Handling Cassettes &...
  • Page 32 Chapter 1 – Introduction to the Imagesetter The unloading/accumulating cassette lies in this Film Unloading Drawer - drawer. Exposure media can be output either to the cassette or to an inline processor (see Chapter 2, Handling Cassettes & Media, Setting the Film Path Selector and Unloading Film).

  • Page 33: Rear View

    Dolev 4press V/V2 Features Rear View Power Cord Door Securing Master Power Bolts (3) Breaker Right Service Door Imagesetter rear view This door allows access to the carriage area. Service Right Service Door - engineers access the electronics and optomechanics via the service doors. Release these bolts (3) to open the left service door in Door Securing Bolts - order to clear stuck media (for details, see Opening Service Doors below,...

  • Page 34: Opening Service Doors

    Chapter 1 – Introduction to the Imagesetter Opening Service Doors Please see the Safety Precautions chapter for details on laser and other safety precautions before proceeding. You may open the left/right service doors for the following: • To access the film path selector (see Chapter 2, Handling Cassettes and Media, Before starting to expose, proceed as follows: on page 40).
  • Page 35 Opening Service Doors Open the service door. INDD Diskette Drive Left service door open CAUTION: Be sure not to defeat the safety interlocks of the side doors. Beware not to touch the spinner motor or the rotating prism while they are rotating.

  • Page 36: Starting Up

    Chapter 1 – Introduction to the Imagesetter Starting Up To start the imagesetter: To power on the imagesetter, press on the upper part of the master power breaker, (located on the rear side of the imagesetter). Note: This is required only the first time you power on the imagesetter. Master power breaker Master power breaker (Off position)
  • Page 37 Starting Up To turn on the imagesetter, face the imagesetter and press on the right part of the On/Off switch (located on the top edge of the control panel). On/Off switch on top edge of control panel The system beeps, and the control panel indicates the currently performed startup stage (StartUp 1 .
  • Page 38 Chapter 1 – Introduction to the Imagesetter If, after switching on, the beep is not heard, proceed as follows: Press on the left side of the On/Off switch to turn off the imagesetter. Press on the lower part of the master power breaker to power off the imagesetter.

  • Page 39: Shutting Down

    Shutting Down Shutting Down Under normal conditions, leave the imagesetter operational at all times (you do not need to turn off the power overnight). If you intend to leave the imagesetter idle for 48 hours: Ø Press the On/Off switch on the left side of the panel to turn off the imagesetter.

  • Page 40: Control Panel

    Chapter 1 – Introduction to the Imagesetter To reset the imagesetter software: Ø Select , on the control panel (Chapter 2, Handling Cassettes Start Up and Media, Control Panel Functionality on page 55). Control Panel The control panel is located on the upper part of the imagesetter (see Chapter 1, Imagesetter front view on page 15).

  • Page 41: Lcd Screen

    Note: You can control the brightness of the display. For information, contact your Creo service personnel. The LCD screen is activated during startup (see Chapter 1, Starting Up on page 20).
  • Page 42 Chapter 1 – Introduction to the Imagesetter The LCD screen display includes the following areas: • Current Process (or Progress Indicator) • Imagesetter micro version • Status icon • Imagesetter view • Status of loading cassette and accumulating cassette or inline processor •...
  • Page 43 Sample software version number and date. Note: The date format is month:day:year. Before starting to work, you need to verify that this software version is compatible with the Creo software version installed on the host workstation. Status Icon This area (on the top right corner of the screen) displays one of the following icons: •...
  • Page 44 Chapter 1 – Introduction to the Imagesetter • WARNING This icon appears when NOT READY appears in the Current Process area (for further information, see Status in the Soft Buttons and Soft Functions section below). • EXPOSING This icon appears when the imagesetter is exposing. Note: At this stage, the Progress indicator (that appears in the Current Process area) shows the amount of exposing completed.
  • Page 45 Control Panel Loading drawer is open Fatal error No inline processor Location of Fatal Error Loading area Inline processor] Drum area Other areas (for example, PC) Unloading area...
  • Page 46 Chapter 1 – Introduction to the Imagesetter • With inline processor Ready to expose Loading drawer is open Fatal error Inline processor Location of Fatal Error Loading area Inline processor Drum area Other areas (for example, PC) Unloading area] Status of Loading and Unloading Cassettes (or Inline Processor) This area (on the left side of the screen) displays one bar that represents the loading cassette, and one bar that represents the unloading cassette (or...
  • Page 47 Control Panel The filled part of the bar represents the length of the film Length of film - that is currently detected in the cassette/Inline processor (that is, a completely full bar represents a loading cassette with 60 meters or an unloading cassette with 23 meters).
  • Page 48 Chapter 1 – Introduction to the Imagesetter Soft Buttons and Soft Functions Four (4) soft buttons are located below the LCD screen of Soft Buttons - the control panel. Press a soft button to activate the function that is indicated on the LCD screen directly above it.
  • Page 49 Control Panel Main Screen Soft Functions Inactive on this screen. Cancel - Press the soft button below to view system messages. Status - Status Press the soft button below to view the parameters of the Params - Params last/current exposure that the host sent to the imagesetter. For further details, see Chapter 2, Handling Cassettes and Media, Params on page 55.
  • Page 50 Chapter 1 – Introduction to the Imagesetter LOCATION [A]: [B]: [C]: [D]: [E]: The letter followed by the colon (:) indicates the location in the imagesetter that is related to the message. One of the following locations may be indicated: A: Loading Area D: Inline Processor B: Drum Area...
  • Page 51 Message text - nature of the error. If this does not suffice, see Chapter 5, Media-related Troubleshooting or to a Creo service engineer. Note: An exclamation mark that follows a message (for example, Open Door!) indicates an action that you should perform.

  • Page 52: Imagesetter Specifications

    4064 dots per in.); continuously variable (optional). Multi-Image Capability Flat, 1-Up, 2-Up, Auto. Screen Technology Turbo Screening including Conventional Dot shapes: Round, Square, Diamond, Gravour, Creo Composite, Geometric Dot and Screen Frequency 2-24.6 lines/mm (50-625 lines/in.) Screen Angles User-selectable from a variety of preset angles.

  • Page 53: The Media

    Imagesetter Specifications Registration System Customized head and side punch; tail on special order (optional). Dimensions Width: 1400 mm (55 in.) Depth: 630 mm (25 in.) Height: 1140 mm (45 in.) Weight 230 Kg (506 lbs). The Media Film Type Medium-to-high contrast red sensitive, orthochromatic litho or line film, paper or polyester plates;...

  • Page 55: Handling Cassettes And Media

    Handling Cassettes and Media Overview ..................40 Loading Film ..................41 Before Exposing ................50 Exposing ...................54 Unloading Film..................61...

  • Page 56: Overview

    Chapter 2 – Handling Cassettes and Media Overview This chapter explains how to remove the loading cassette, load film into it, place it back in the imagesetter, and trim the film. The following section explains how to place the unloading/accumulating cassette in the imagesetter, and update the Media Info table.

  • Page 57: Loading Film

    Loading Film To direct the exposed film to the unloading/accumulating cassette, turn the selector to the left (counter-clockwise). To direct the exposed film to the inline processor, turn the selector to the right (clockwise). Note: The film path selector determines whether the exposed film is output to the film unloading cassette or to the inline processor.

  • Page 58: Loading A Roll Of Film Into The Loading Cassette

    Chapter 2 – Handling Cassettes and Media Removing the loading cassette from its drawer Loading a Roll of Film into the Loading Cassette Note: Be sure to load film under the appropriate lighting conditions (depending on the type of film). Load only emulsion-out films. To remove film from cassette: Clear sufficient space on a dry tabletop in the darkroom.
  • Page 59 Loading Film Push the tabs toward the center and lift the cover. Lift the film spool, remove it from the cassette and place it on the table. A different flange is attached to each side of the film spool, namely, the left flange and the right flange (see Handling the Left Flange on page 43 and Chapter 2, Handling Cassettes and Media, Handling the Right Flange on page 44).
  • Page 60 Chapter 2 – Handling Cassettes and Media To set the left flange: To adjust the flange, press on its inner part, and move it to the appropriate position (see Chapter 2, Handling Cassettes and Media, Attaching the right flange on page 45). When the flange is at the desired position, release its inner part to lock it into position.
  • Page 61 Loading Film Attaching the right flange When the flange is at the desired position, release its inner part to lock it into position. Attempt to move the flange slightly to ensure that it is locked in position. Placing the Film in the Loading Cassette To place the film into the cassette: Insert the loaded film spool into the loading cassette film emulsion facing...

  • Page 62: Placing The Loaded Cassette In Its Drawer

    Chapter 2 – Handling Cassettes and Media Rest the film spool ends in the V-shaped channels on both sides of the cassette. Pull at least 50 mm (2 inches) of film so it extends beyond the edge of the cassette. Close the cover of the cassette until it locks soundly with a click.

  • Page 63: Trimming The Film

    Loading Film Place the loaded cassette in the film loading drawer so that its tabs face the imagesetter, and the film exits from the of the cassette. Placing the loading cassette in its drawer Rest the cassette against the rear side of the film loading drawer (the side furthest from you).
  • Page 64 Chapter 2 – Handling Cassettes and Media Hold the trimmer with two (2) fingers (of your other hand). Film trimmer Place the trimmer on the left side of the film, and slide it to the right along the width of the film. Note: To make sure that trimming is straight, hold the trimmer steadily, and push it downward.
  • Page 65 Loading Film Trimming the film Note: If the trimmed film is not parallel to the edge of the cassette, repeat the trimming procedure. Close the film loading drawer. Push firmly until it clicks shut.

  • Page 66: Before Exposing

    Chapter 2 – Handling Cassettes and Media Before Exposing Note: If the unloading/accumulating cassette is already in its drawer, check whether it contains film. If it does, skip to the Unloading Film section; if not, close the film unloading drawer and push it firmly until it clicks shut; then skip to the Updating the Media Info Table section.

  • Page 67: Updating The Media Info Table

    Before Exposing Rest the cassette against the front side of the drawer (that is, the side closest to you). Unloading/accumulating cassette resting against the front side of the drawer Close the film unloading drawer. Push firmly until it clicks shut. Updating the Media Info Table After you close the film loading drawer (and the film unloading drawer is already closed), the Media Info window is displayed on the control panel’s...
  • Page 68 Chapter 2 – Handling Cassettes and Media Material^ >Film [Film] Media Thickness^ [4mil] Media Width^ [254] Media Position^ Punch [Punch] Res/Int Table #^ Vendor^ None [None] Cur. Length (m)^ [61] Media Info window The Media Info window shows the parameters of the Media Info table of the currently loaded film (the square brackets enclose the default value of the field).
  • Page 69 Before Exposing - [toggle field; default is Media Position Punch Toggle this field to (center), or (side) (the default), to Cnt Punch Punch match the way you positioned the media inside the loading cassette (that is, unrelated to the existence or the absence of a punch). For details, see Chapter 2, Handling Cassettes and Media, Handling the Left Flange on page 43.

  • Page 70: Exposing

    Chapter 2 – Handling Cassettes and Media The default (61 m) specifies that the loaded film is a full roll. If you did not load a full roll of film, toggle this field to its current length (in meters). Note: If the required value falls between suggested options, select a higher value.

  • Page 71: Control Panel Functionality

    Exposing When the exposure has been completed, the carriage returns to the HOME position (the left side), the imagesetter punches the film (if a punch is installed and active), and performs ADVANCE (according to the size of the file). STANDBY appears on the LCD of the control panel. At this stage, you may perform various functions (for example, Cut and Collect).
  • Page 72 Chapter 2 – Handling Cassettes and Media Params screen fields Note: All the fields are read-only fields (you cannot enter values into them). All the parameters see the last/current exposure. - This field indicates how may files, related to the flat batch, still Flatleft have to be exposed.
  • Page 73 Exposing Util Menu > Cut and Collect Advance Media Info .. Res. Int. Setting > Other Service Utilities Terminate an application > - This sign [on the left] is a cursor. It points to the active entry. his sign indicates that selecting this entry directly activates the related function, and exits to the main screen.
  • Page 74 Chapter 2 – Handling Cassettes and Media - Press the soft button below to switch between the values Toggle Toggle available for the toggle field in which the cursor is located (for example, the field in the Media Info window). Vendor Note: While a menu is displayed, this soft button is identical to Scroll.
  • Page 75 Exposing Other > Select this entry to replace the media before it reaches its end and to perform actions that are normally performed automatically, some of which you need when clearing stuck media (see Chapter 5, Media Related Troubleshooting on page 87). >...
  • Page 76 Chapter 2 – Handling Cassettes and Media Drawer will be open. [Done/Cancel] Ø Press the soft button below to open the drawer, or the one below Done to abort the request. Cancel Note: When relevant (for example, during Expose), the system prompts: Process is not available.

  • Page 77: Unloading Film

    Unloading Film - Use this option when Change Media mode is not Film Cut & Rewind successful or film is stuck while retracted into the unloading cassette. Ø Open the load drawer, then select this option. The cutter cuts the film, the film is pulled into the unload casette and the remainder of the film is retracted back into the load cassette.

  • Page 78: Processing The Film

    Chapter 2 – Handling Cassettes and Media Lifting the unloading/accumulating cassette out of its drawer Processing the Film To process Film: Take the unloading/accumulating cassette to the darkroom film processor. Check that a flap of film is sticking out of the cassette (if it does not, see Chapter 5, Media Related Troubleshooting).
  • Page 79 Unloading Film Flip the cassette around so that the film flap sticks out of the bottom of the cassette and away from you. Rest the cassette on the film processor entry bed. To release the film, press on both sides of the film gate until it closes with a click.

  • Page 81: Aligning To Punch

    Aligning to Punch General.....................66 Alignment Point on the Imagesetter..........67 Alignment Point on the Image ............68 Automatic (optimal) Alignment ............69...

  • Page 82: General

    Chapter 3 – Aligning to Punch General This chapter explains how to align images to any point on the imageable area on film (that is, not just according to the punch holes). This may be required in the following cases: •...

  • Page 83: Alignment Point On The Imagesetter

    Alignment Point on the Imagesetter Alignment Point on the Imagesetter During installation, the service engineer defines up to four (4) punch systems (according to your requirements). A punch system is a set of parameters. The following parameters are specified by the punch system: •...

  • Page 84: Alignment Point On The Image

    Chapter 3 – Aligning to Punch Alignment Point on the Image In the exposure dialog, one (1) of the following nine (9) image alignment points is specified. Middle Bottom Right Center Left Head Punch Height TL - Top Left ML - Middle Left BL - Bottom Left TC - Top Center MC - Middle Center...

  • Page 85: Automatic (Optimal) Alignment

    Automatic (optimal) Alignment Automatic (optimal) Alignment The optimal position on the imageable area is automatically calculated by the system according to the location of the pivot punch. This is the default value in the Exposure dialog. For Example: Pivot TL aligned with pivot #1 Pivot TC aligned with pivot #2 Pivot...

  • Page 86: Custom Alignment

    Chapter 3 – Aligning to Punch Custom Alignment If you wish to change the default alignment point on the image, you may toggle to another value. Note: In certain cases, some of the image may be trimmed, and a relevant message appears before exposure.

  • Page 87: Calibration And Service Utilities

    Calibration and Service Utilities General.....................72 Calibrating Laser Intensity ..............73 Service Utilities Mode ................75...

  • Page 88: General

    Chapter 4 – Calibration and Service Utilities General This chapter explains how to set a laser intensity value for each plotting 4.30 resolution via the control panel. In addition, the functions available in Service Utilities mode are listed. Resolution Intensity Calibration To guarantee high-quality exposures, a unique laser intensity is required for each plotting resolution (60, 80, 100, 120, 140, and 160 points/ millimeter).

  • Page 89: Calibrating Laser Intensity

    Calibrating Laser Intensity Calibrating Laser Intensity Use newly processed films as the basis for creating a set of default imagesetter Res/Int tables. Note: Laser intensity must be calibrated for each film type and plotting resolution used in order to guarantee consistent high-quality exposure. To create the test exposure, proceed as follows: Ensure that the imagesetter control panel displays the STANDBY message.
  • Page 90 Chapter 4 – Calibration and Service Utilities Select a number (between 1-6) to access the desired Res/Int table. The selected Res/Int table for the current setting is displayed. --1-- Material^ Film [Film] Vendor None [None] Media Thickness 4 mil [4 mil] Resolution Laser Intensity [60]...

  • Page 91: Service Utilities Mode

    Service Utilities Mode Service Utilities Mode To activate Service Utilities Mode: Select from the menu, the system activates Service Service Utilities Util Utilities mode. Note: Alternatively, access Remote Mode on the host workstation. The following screen appears. Film Expose Setup Machine Options Exit...

  • Page 92: Service Utilities Main Screen Soft Functions

    Chapter 4 – Calibration and Service Utilities Service Utilities Main Screen SOFT FUNCTIONS Shift Done - Use this button to toggle the status of the , and Shift Done buttons. Ø Hold down S to toggle the button to HIFT hold down S to toggle the button to...

  • Page 93: Service Utilities Mode Menus

    Service Utilities Mode [switches to while S is held down] Done HIFT Ø Press to select a menu heading or a menu entry. Done Note: After you hold down S , the Done button switches to Esc. HIFT Ø Press E to remove the currently displayed menu, and exit to the menu above, or to the Service Utilities main screen.

  • Page 94: Service Utilities Mode - Windows

    Chapter 4 – Calibration and Service Utilities Service Utilities Mode - Windows After you select a menu entry which is followed by , a window of fields appears (for example, after you select Expose: Res./Int. Setting: 1.. the Res/ Int Setting window appears). --1-- Material^ Film...
  • Page 95 Service Utilities Mode [switches to while S is held down] Next-Value Prev-Value HIFT A toggle field is indicated by a sign which follows the field name. It switches between several pre-defined values. Ø Press while the cursor is located in a toggle field to cycle to Next-Value the next value.

  • Page 96: Service Utilities Mode Functions

    Chapter 4 – Calibration and Service Utilities Service Utilities Mode Functions Note: The functions which are not explained are intended for service purposes only. Film First Load Advance .. Cut and Collect Empty Drum Attach Media Info .. Motor Graph Film menu - Select this entry to move the center of the carriage to the First Load !
  • Page 97 Service Utilities Mode - Select this entry to update the parameters of the currently Media Info .. loaded film. (For additional details, see Chapter 2, Updating the Media Info Table on page 51). - For service engineers only. Motors Graph ! Expose Res.
  • Page 98 Chapter 4 – Calibration and Service Utilities Setup Service > Plotter Setting.. Dimension Setting.. Motors Setting.. Grid Setting > Low Speed Grid Setting Hi Speed Grid Setting Punch Setting.. Tail Punch Setting.. Factory > Plotter Description Stepper Parameters Expose Size Setting Default Setup Save Setup to FD Restore Setup from...
  • Page 99 Service Utilities Mode Spinner Set Speed .. Stop Spinner Spinner submenu Laser Set Calibrate Values.. Perform Calibrate Deactivate Laser Beam Laser OFF Focus Calibration Create NDF Graph Create Laser Graph Laser submenu Carriage Calibrate Home Position Move to End position Move to..
  • Page 100 Chapter 4 – Calibration and Service Utilities Punches Punch Process.. Punch Status Load Blower > Tail Punch > Punches submenu Solenoids Open Loading Drawer Open Unloading Drawer Solenoids submenu ! - Select this entry to display a window that lists the Detectors Status names of the detectors, and indicates which are active ( ) and which are...
  • Page 101 Service Utilities Mode Options Error Status Board Configuration Panel Setup Load All Boards Start Up Diagnostics Setup Diagnostics Options menu Note: Intended for service engineers only.

  • Page 103: Media Related Troubleshooting

    Media Related Troubleshooting General.....................88 Film Guide Doors ................88 System Messages ................90...

  • Page 104: General

    Chapter 5 – Media Related Troubleshooting General This chapter explains how to solve problems related to the exposure media, and especially how to clear film that is stuck in the imagesetter. The control panel functionality is described in Handling Cassettes and Media on page 39.

  • Page 105: Opening Film Guide Doors

    Film Guide Doors Opening Film Guide Doors During the procedures described below, you need to open the film guide doors to check where media is stuck and/or to clear it. Please see the Safety Precautions on page 1, for details on laser and other safety precautions before proceeding.

  • Page 106: System Messages

    Chapter 5 – Media Related Troubleshooting System Messages The messages explained below are grouped by the stage at which they are displayed on the control panel. The following stages are listed: • First Load • Advance • Punching • Cut & Collect •...
  • Page 107 System Messages No film at entry [ E ] This message indicates that the system did not detect film entry into the drum at all. Note: In such cases, the Film Loading drawer usually opens automatically. Make sure there is film in the loading cassette. Pull an additional two (2) inches of film out of the loading cassette, and use the supplied Film trimmer to cut the edge of the film properly.

  • Page 108: Advance - 1St Stage

    Chapter 5 – Media Related Troubleshooting Advance - 1st Stage While the film is advancing towards (or being grasped by) the unloading/ acc. cassette, one of the following messages may appear on the control panel: • No LDM enc. pulses [ E ] •...
  • Page 109 System Messages Missed Grasp pos [ F ] This message indicates that the unloading/acc. cassette is not ready to grasp the film. Select on the control panel. Util: Other: Open Unload Drawer Remove the unloading/acc. cassette from its drawer. Replace the unloading/acc. cassette back into its drawer and close the drawer.

  • Page 110: Advance - 2Nd Stage

    Chapter 5 – Media Related Troubleshooting Advance - 2nd Stage During unloading of film into the unloading/acc. cassette, one of the following messages may appear on the control panel: • Film is not grasped [ F ] • ACC Buffer too large [ E ] •...
  • Page 111 System Messages Pull the film out through the empty film unloading drawer and dispose of the film. Attach film crash [ F ] This message indicates that the film crashed in the drum while attaching. No LDM enc. pulses [ E ] No TKM enc.

  • Page 112: Film Jammed By Carriage

    Chapter 5 – Media Related Troubleshooting Film Jammed by Carriage To clear jammed film: Open the right and left service doors. If the film is jammed by the carriage, turn the carriage damper wheel until the film is released, as follows: If the film was jammed by the carriage while it moved to home position, turn the wheel counter-clockwise to move the carriage away from you.

  • Page 113: Punching

    System Messages Punching After the film is punched, the following messages may appear on the control panel: • Punch current limit [ F ] • Punch not returns. [ F ] Punch current limit [ F ] This message indicates that the punch system is stuck. Punch not returns [ F ] This message indicates that the punch is unable to return to home...

  • Page 114: End Of Film

    Chapter 5 – Media Related Troubleshooting End of Film When the roll of film is finished, the following message appears on the control panel: Film End [ W ] - The piece of film that During First Load or during Advance - 1st Stage is already in the drum/carriage automatically rolls back into the loading cassette (or into the film loading drawer), and the Film loading drawer opens.

  • Page 115: Inline Processor

    System Messages Inline Processor If an Inline processor is used, the following additional messages may appear on the control panel: • Film not reach conv [ E ] • No film on conveyor [ W ] • Asked too long film [ F ] •...
  • Page 116 Chapter 5 – Media Related Troubleshooting Film stuck on conv [ F ] This message indicates that the film was not removed from the conveyor (that is, it was not fed into the processor). Ø On the control panel, select Util: Cut and Collect Note: If the message reappears, remove the film from the conveyor by hand.
  • Page 117 Index Symbols Cancel density, 73 Soft function, 58 Detectors Status !, 57, 77 Capture film crash, 93 Machine menu, 84 -, 78 Carriage Damper wheel, 96 other menu, 60 . ., 57, 77 cassette Detectors Status window, 60, 84 >, 57, 77 Unloading/Accumulating, 16 Developing film, 62 ^, 57...
  • Page 118 Dolev 4press V/V User Guide Expose menu Film Width Control Panel, 27 service utilities mode, 81 right flange, 44 image alignment points, 68 EXPOSING Film Width groove, 44 imagesetter micro version, 26, 27 Icon, 28 First Feed, 52 Imagesetter View, 26, 28 Exposing, 50, 54 FIRST LOAD, 54 important symbol, xiii...
  • Page 119 Index Loading Cassette/b, 42 power, 20, 23 Loading Drawer, 15 Power Cord, 17 Next-Field button Loading drawer, 41, 46, 47, 49, 51, Power Supply Cord, 4 service utilities window, 78 Precaution Labels, 10 Next-Value button Loading DrawerSee also Drawer precaution labels, 10 service utilities window, 78, 79 Film Loading, 15 Precautions, 2...
  • Page 120 Dolev 4press V/V User Guide Res/Int Table Software, 26, 27 Total Height media info, 53 software, 17 params screen, 56 Res/Int table, 74 spinner, 6, 8, 19 Total Width Res/Int table., 74 Spinner Speed Params screen, 56 Res/Int tables, 73 params screen, 56 trim, 59 Reset, 23...
  • Page 121 Index WAIT Icon, 27 WARNING Icon, 28 warning signs, 10 width Offset params screen, 56 Width Pixels params screen, 56...

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