Creo Lotem 800 II Series User Manual

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399Z3R873B

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Page 1 User Guide English Lotem 800 II Family with Spectrum www.creo.com 399Z3R873B...
Page 3 Lotem 800 II Family with Spectrum 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 Manual Who Should Use This Manual ......................... viii Configuring and Loading the Proofing Media Overview ..............................2 PC Controller Buttons..........................3 Configuring New Types of Media ......................5 Configuring a New Media Group......................8 Resetting the Device ..........................10 Handling the Carrier ..........................
Page 9: Using This Manual
Using This Manual Who Should Use This Manual ............viii...
Page 10: Who Should Use This Manual
All the hardware, software, and network components of your Creo system are installed, configured, and operating correctly. • Files submitted to the Creo system are free of common errors usually resolved during preflight, such as missing fonts and PostScript errors.
Page 11: Configuring And Loading The Proofing Media
Configuring and Loading the Proofing Media Overview ....................2 PC Controller Buttons .................3 Configuring New Types of Media ............5 Configuring a New Media Group ............8 Resetting the Device .................10 Handling the Carrier .................11 Using the Dual-Loading Cassette (DLC) ..........15 Using the Multi-Cassette Unit (MCU) ..........28...
Page 12: Overview
Configuring and Loading the Proofing Media Overview The Lotem® 800 II with Spectrum proofing option enhances the Lotem 800 systems and enables you to create halftone proofing. Since the same RIPed data, screening process, and imaging head are used for both proofs and plates, full conformity between the two media is assured.
Page 13: Pc Controller Buttons
PC Controller Buttons PC Controller Buttons The PC Controller workstation is your basic front end device you use to interact with the Lotem 800 platesetter. The PC Controller application indicators, buttons, pop-up menus and windows that you use to operate the Lotem 800 II with Spectrum are explained in this section.
Page 14 Configuring and Loading the Proofing Media Button From Button Name Description Menu... toggle button Routine Load Carrier Load Carrier allows you to initiate the loading of Functions the carrier before sending a job for proofing. toggle button Unload Carrier Routine Unload Carrier allows the user to initiate the Functions...
Page 15: Configuring New Types Of Media
Configuring New Types of Media Configuring New Types of Media The proofs to be exposed by the Lotem 800 II with Spectrum must be defined before the media is loaded into the platesetter. You can also edit and delete the media definitions. The Lotem 800 II with Spectrum supports both 8-up and 4-up media.
Page 16 Configuring and Loading the Proofing Media Click In the box select a TH name from the existing pre-defined TH Name media. In the box, select the media type. Class Type the media name in the box. For example, you can use the Name name of the manufacturer and the color, as in ImationBlack...
Page 17 Configuring New Types of Media In the type the media thickness. You must verify the Thickness media thickness with a micrometer. It should range from 0.1 - 0.35 millimeters. Click to save the new media. Save The new media name appears in the Media list Repeat the above procedure to define all the media you intend to use.
Page 18: Configuring A New Media Group
Configuring and Loading the Proofing Media Configuring a New Media Group In order for Brisque to detect which data to send for the job sent, you must define the media group. To create a new media group: From the menu, select .
Page 19 Configuring a New Media Group To add media to the , select a media from the Media in Group Media box and click List Important: The order of the media in the Media in Group is significant. The receiver must always be first in the list. Note: The arrow buttons to the right Media in Group box enable you to change the order of the media.
Page 20: Resetting The Device
Configuring and Loading the Proofing Media Resetting the Device After donor loading/unloading failure, the machine is in status. Attention You must rearrange the donors on the proofing tray in order to continue to proof from the failed separation. To reset the device after a loading failure: Open the front door.
Page 21: Handling The Carrier
CAUTION: The carrier is fragile. Handle it with care to prolong its life. Creo packs 2 carriers in a black plastic file, taped to a piece of cardboard, inside a cardboard box. You should unpack and store it as explained in the following procedures.
Page 22 Configuring and Loading the Proofing Media tape Figure 2: Carrier taped to cardboard Remove the carrier from the cardboard by peeling off the tape. Use a cloth with alcohol to clean the area of the carrier that had tape on it. Take the black file and stand it in an upright position againt the wall.
Page 23: Storing The Carrier
Handling the Carrier File Carrier Figure 4: Carrier inside file Storing the Carrier Carriers should be stored flat in a separate drawer in the media cabinet. Important: Handle carriers carefully. Replace a carrier with any dents, scratches, or kinks as they can cause image defects. Never roll carriers; always store them flat.
Page 24: Holding The Carrier
Configuring and Loading the Proofing Media Holding the Carrier Hold the carrier straight as shown in the Figure 5. Do not bend the carrier as shown in Figure 6. Figure 5: Holding the carrier correctly - straight Figure 6: Holding the carrier incorreclty - bent...
Page 25: Using The Dual-Loading Cassette (Dlc)
Using the Dual-Loading Cassette (DLC) Using the Dual-Loading Cassette (DLC) The dual-loading cassette (DLC), which is available for all Lotem 800 II with Spectrum platesetters, is installed and configured at initial platesetter installation or when the platesetter is upgraded to DLC configuration. The DLC has a main compartment and an upper tray thus, it enhances automatic plate and proof loading.
Page 26: Proofing Workflow With The Dlc
Place the appropriate donor on top of the separator. The color of the Creo logo all around the edge of the separator indicates what color donor to load. For example, if the Creo logo is cyan, then load a cyan donor on top of the separator.
Page 27 Using the Dual-Loading Cassette (DLC) Ensure that the notch on the proofing tray is on the upper left corner. The top edge of the donor must be inserted in the far edge of the proofing tray. Note: 4-up media is arranged vertically on the proofing tray (not horizontally like the 8-up media).
Page 28: Arranging Media On The Proofing Tray (Second Generation)
Configuring and Loading the Proofing Media If you want to add spot colors, use the separators specifically marked for spot colors. Arrange the media appropriately as described in Arranging Media on the Proofing Tray (first generation) on page 16. When done, place the proofing tray on the upper tray of the DLC. Arranging Media on the Proofing Tray (second generation) For the newer proofing tray (second generation), there is a simpler method of arrangement.
Page 29: Positioning The Carrier
Using the Dual-Loading Cassette (DLC) Positioning the Carrier Always load the carrier onto the drum before you send a job for proofing. To position the carrier in the DLC: Place the carrier facing down in the DLC. Note: Make sure the blue lines are facing downwards. Figure 10: Placing the carrier facing downwards on the DLC Push the carrier forward to the edge of the DLC.
Page 30: Loading The Carrier
Configuring and Loading the Proofing Media Loading the Carrier When sending a job to proof, the carrier is loaded automatically, a message appears asking you to place the carrier on the upper tray. However, if you want to initiate the process then do the following: To load the carrier in the upper tray Note: Using the cassette cover is not mandatory.
Page 31 Using the Dual-Loading Cassette (DLC) Figure 12: DLC upper tray inserted into platesetter...
Page 32: Positioning The Proofing Tray On The Dlc
Configuring and Loading the Proofing Media Positioning the Proofing Tray on the DLC To enable you to send a proofing job, you must arrange the media properly on the proofing tray and then place the proofing tray on the upper tray of the DLC.
Page 33 Using the Dual-Loading Cassette (DLC) Upper Tray Adjustment Block Hole for Adjustment Block Figure 14: Adjustment block...
Page 34: Current Cassette
Configuring and Loading the Proofing Media Current Cassette When you insert the upper tray into the platesetter, the Current Cassette dialog box appears. Make sure appears in the box. xxx_Upper Cassette Name Select with which you want to work. Media/Group in Cassette A list you already defined exists in the Media Group dialog box.
Page 35: Removing The Proofing Tray
Using the Dual-Loading Cassette (DLC) Removing the Proofing Tray To remove the proofing tray: Press the knob on the top of the tray to release it. There is no need to release the side tray holders. knob Figure 15: Proofing tray knob Align the media notches with the notch labels on both sides of the tray.
Page 36 Configuring and Loading the Proofing Media Figure 16: Raising proofing tray Gently slide the tray off the DLC. Stand the tray upright on the floor. Put the tray on a table when not in use. Note: Make sure the tray stands upright and not on its side so that the weight of the media does not tilt it over.
Page 37: Unloading The Carrier
Using the Dual-Loading Cassette (DLC) This side up Figure 17: Stand up proofing tray Unloading the Carrier If a plate expose job is sent from Brisque, the carrier is unloaded automatically. However, if you want to initiate unloading manually, do the following: To unload the carrier before submitting a job for plate expose: From...
Page 38: Using The Multi-Cassette Unit (Mcu)
15 sets of CMYK media. Note: Cassette number 5 is by default the pre-defined cassette for proofing. If you want to change the default cassette, call your service engineer or the Creo Response Center.
Page 39: Proofing Workflow With The Mcu
Using the Multi-Cassette Unit (MCU) Proofing Workflow with the MCU The following general steps are involved in exposing a proof with the MCU. To expose proofing media using the MCU: Arrange the media on the proofing tray. (See Arranging Media on the Proofing Tray (second generation) on page 18.) Figure 18: MCU proofing tray...
Page 40 Configuring and Loading the Proofing Media Load the carrier and the proofing tray in the same cassette. Place the carrier on top of the proofing tray inside the cassette. Figure 19: Carrier on proofing tray Note: The front edge of the carrier should be attached to the front side centering blocks (left side is shown in Figure 20 on page 30).
Page 41 Using the Multi-Cassette Unit (MCU) Figure 21: Rear knob Define the carrier and the media group in the Current Cassette dialog box. (See Current Cassette on page 24.) Go to Brisque and send a job, see the Brisque to Lotem 800 II / Lotem Quantum Connectivity User Guide, 399Z1R762.
Page 43 Index to create new, 8 Arranging media first generation, 16 separator order, 17 PC Controller second generation, 18 user interface, 3 Plates specifications, 5 Proof exposing, 16, 29 Carrier Proofing tray loading, 20 positioning on proofing tray, 22 Creating Media Group, 8 removing, 25 Creating new Media Group, 8 Curent Cassette, 24...