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INSTALLATION
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OPERATION
MANUAL
Document 100.OM-M
Revision .01
- Initial Release
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Revision Date: 24 December 1996
Take it to the Maxx!™
© Copyright Exxtra Corporation 1992, 1994, 1996
All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use,
without prior written permission of Exxtra Corporation is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL Document 100.OM-M Revision .01 - Initial Release Revision Date: 24 December 1996 Take it to the Maxx!™ © Copyright Exxtra Corporation 1992, 1994, 1996 All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use, without prior written permission of Exxtra Corporation is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.

  • Page 2: Manual Overview

    Unless otherwise noted, the terms imagesetter, ExxtraSetter, Maxxima, engine , output device, and printer refer interchangeably to the basic image setting engine, not including the host computer, interface or OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Notice

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 The Imagesetting System refers to the integrated system of the imagesetter, the host computer (Macintosh, PC, work station, etc.), the Hardware Interface (standard Exxtra parallel Video, requiring a plug-in card or optional and its driver indicates the yellow Light Emitting Diode (LED) located on the front panel is YELLOW blinking.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 PREFACE.... What you can learn from this manual ... i Manual Overview ... i Conventions... i Notice ... ii Trademark Credits... ii CONTENTS .... 1. READ THIS FIRST! - UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION ..
  • Page 5 ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 4. USING THE IMAGESETTER CONTROL PANEL ..4.1 Introduction ... 11 4.2 When to Use the Control Panel ... 11 4.3 Control Panel Layout ..11 4.3.1 The LCD Display.... 11 4.3.2 The Control Panel (LED) Indicators ..12 4.3.3 The Control Panel Audible Indicator (Beeper)
  • Page 6 ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 6.1.2 Operator Knife Service Procedure..29 6.2 Replacing a Fuse... 30 6.2.1 Need for Fuse Replacement.... 30 6.2.2 Operator Fuse Service Procedure..30 6.3 Cleaning... 30 6.3.1 Cleaning the Inside Components..30 6.3.2 Cleaning the Outside of the Cabinet...

  • Page 7: Read This First! - Unpacking And Installation

    5. Keep all of this packing material together for possible future use. Refer to Chapter 8 — Repacking Imagesetter for Shipment or Relocation for repacking instructions. ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 The imagesetter weighs approximately 95 pounds (41 kg). Two people should unpack and position the unit. HEIR...

  • Page 8: Power Requirements

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 1.2 Power Requirements The imagesetter engine requires power supplied in the range of 90 to 130 volts or 180 to 260 volts and 50 to 60 Hz single phase. The imagesetter power supply will automatically sense the incoming voltage and adjust accordingly.

  • Page 9: Initial Imagesetter Setup

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 film is affected by relatively small changes in humidity. This may affect the registration of successive film separations. Low humidity also contributes to problems related to static electricity, such as film jams, improper film feeding, and certain undesirable artifacts on developed film.

  • Page 10: Getting Acquainted With Your Imagesetter

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 2. GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR IMAGESETTER 2.1 Key features - General Description ExxtraSetters are compact, desktop film recorders that produce film quality comparable to floor standing, internal drum recorders of significantly higher cost. The film to film repeatability of the ExxtraSetter is typically within ±.0005 over the entire 12.5"...

  • Page 11: Operator Controls

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 ‘Exxtra Capacity’ Output Cassette The Exxtra Capacity output cassette is standard with the Maxxima model. It contains a spooling mechanism which will accept 50 feet (15 meters) or more of exposed 0.004” (0.1mm) thick film or polyester plate. It will accept somewhat less photographic paper.

  • Page 12: Exxtrasetter Imagesetter Parts Identification

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 2.2 ExxtraSetter Imagesetter Parts Identification 2.2.1 Machine Identification Label The identification label includes information and certifications required by various regulatory organizations. Included on this label is the machine Serial Number which should be referenced when requesting technical information. Note that the Maxxima is Model Number 300 M.

  • Page 13: Inside Of The User Compartment

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 2.2.2 Inside of the User Compartment 2.2.2.1 Imager The Imager assembly consists of a pair of precision machined aluminum castings (sometimes referred to as the Clam shells) that support the laser, optics, switchable aperture, laser electronics, and spinner motor assembly.

  • Page 14: Sensors And Safety Interlocks

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 2.2.3 Sensors and Safety Interlocks The condition of each of the interlock sensors described below, as well as some others whose operation is invisible to the operator, is reported to the host computer. How the host software deals with these messages may be different for a given host.

  • Page 15: Selecting Photographic Media

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 3. SELECTING PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA 3.1 Films, Paper and Plates Photographic media requirements: Emulsion: 780 Nanometer sensitivity, wound emulsion side inwards Material width: 13.3 ± .040 inches (338 ± 1.0 mm) Core: 2 inch (51 mm) inside diameter Thickness: 0.004 inches (0.1 mm) - See note 1...

  • Page 16: Specific Recommendations

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 To date, several different manufacturers 100 foot (30 meter) and 150 foot (45 meters) disposable cassettes have been used successfully. Some disposable cassettes cause film feed problems because too much force is required to pull film from the cassette. Bulk load products tend to be less expensive and easier to get than their disposable cassette counterparts.

  • Page 17: Using The Imagesetter Control Panel

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 4. USING THE IMAGESETTER CONTROL PANEL 4.1 Introduction This section describes the workings of the Imagesetter control panel, including descriptions of status and error messages which tell the operator what the machine is doing and help in diagnosing any problems that occur.

  • Page 18: The Control Panel (Led) Indicators

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 The Third line displays the cassette status. This line displays the amount of film in the cassette both in length and number of pages. It also displays the The forth or bottom line keeps track of the film usage. This line displays both the amount of film used...

  • Page 19: Hot Key Combinations (Depress These Keys Simultaneously)

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4.3.4.2 Hot Key combinations (depress these keys simultaneously): IMAGER HOME - Same as in Maintenance Menu, but can be used anywhere IMAGER AWAY - Same as in Maintenance Menu, but can be used anywhere TOGGLE MENU - to top of menu tree and back again...

  • Page 20: Control Panel Menu Tree

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4.4 Control Panel Menu Tree...

  • Page 21: Menu Operation

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 4.4.1 Menu Operation The bottom line of the LCD is dedicated to the menu structure. It always displays the current menu selection. Menus are scrolled by pressing either the Up Arrow down scrolls through to the end of the menu; it will not loop back to the top.
  • Page 22 ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 When where the ( ) symbol moves across the display proportionately to the imager position in the machine. When: where the / symbol moves across the display proportionately to the knife position in the machine. When there is film in the Output Cassette: A counter records the amount of film and number of images in the output cassette.

  • Page 23: Maintenance Menu

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 Note that although density can be selected from the host computer, it will not be permanently stored. Displays the amount of film dispensed (in feet or meters depending on the film feed. It is reset to zero by pressing the Select key Displays the amount of film remaining in the supply cassette.

  • Page 24: Selftest Menu

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 Determines the number of feet or meters (depending on the units selected under 200. Determines when the panel value). The range is from 0 to 200 feet or meters (depending on the units selected under Toggles between measurements units for all film length displays ( Switching between measurement units converts the existing values.
  • Page 25 ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 Re-selecting a test while it is running will terminate the test. A new test may then be selected to begin at this point. Unless otherwise specified, all Self-tests measure 12.51" wide by 18.75" plus 6 pixels long.

  • Page 26: Basic Operating Procedures

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 5. BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURES 5.1 Introduction 5.1.1 How The Host Works With the Imagesetter The imagesetter engine itself contains none of the smarts required to turn an image into rasterized data that can be painted onto film one line of binary data at a time. The convert a combination of vector data, type font information and bit mapped images into binary raster data for the imagesetter.

  • Page 27: Imaging

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 created the data stream, (which is a series of binary data), it can begin to send the data to the imagesetter for printing. Depending on the complexity of the job (which affects how much time the processing), the speed of the make a decision whether to try to keep up with the imagesetter and risk stop/start operation.

  • Page 28: Loading The Bulk Load Supply Cassette With Film

    They should move about 3/32 inch (2.3 mm) to ensure proper locking. ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 With the Supply Cassette handle facing you, open the cassette by sliding the two plastic buttons above the handle toward each other.

  • Page 29: Loading Film Into The Imagesetter

    Supply Cassette, down for most disposable cassettes. - The bulk load cassette position is shown. ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 1. Open the film compartment door and the top cover. 2. Release the Film Feed Roller by pulling on both red handles while simultaneously pushing the red thumb rests with your thumbs.
  • Page 30 This can be used as a handle when you are removing the empty cassette from the film supply compartment. ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 5. Pull the film up while sliding the cassette into the film compartment. Push the cassette all the way to the back of the compartment.

  • Page 31: Setting Proper Exposure Density

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 5.4 Setting Proper Exposure Density The ExxtraSetter is set up at the factory so that exposed areas of Kodak Pagi-Set IR film will measure a Dmax (maximum exposure density) of 3.7 to 4.3 when the approximation because of the varying effects of processing and different film lots. Dmax will also vary slightly between different resolutions.

  • Page 32: Film Supply Tracking

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 125% 6. The edge of each stripe on the film will be annotated with information about the operating condition of the imagesetter (the same information produced when the One item in this header is the DEN: or density setting for that stripe.

  • Page 33: Resetting The Display Counters

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 Either media tracking system will work when given the correct information. The selection of which system to use, if any at all, is up to the user. The following sections describe the use of the imagesetter film counter;...

  • Page 34: Setting The Film Low Warning

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 mostly used, then set the number to 200 feet. Note that the units are either in feet or meters depending on the units selected under register can be found under the 5.5.5 Setting the Film Low Warning register can be set to indicate a counter falls below or equal to the stored value.

  • Page 35: Maintenance And Adjustments

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 6. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 6.1 Servicing Knife 6.1.1 Need for Knife Service The Knife will periodically require servicing when the Knife Blade becomes dull. An indication of a possibly dulling blade may be frequent These symptoms should not be confused with problems related to the Knife returning after a completed cut which can be caused by misalignments.

  • Page 36: Replacing A Fuse

    Never use sharp objects when cleaning the imagesetter! Never use any cleaning solutions to clean the inside of the Imagesetter. To prevent damage, Dust, dirt and film emulsion can accumulate inside the printer contributing to degraded image quality and film scratches.

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Outside Of The Cabinet

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 To minimize this, it's a good idea to wipe the outside diameters of the Support Rings , and Imager Clam Shells with a clean, lint-free cloth each time a new roll of film is loaded . This will minimize the amount of foreign material that can get into the optics that are located within the Clam Shells.

  • Page 38: Solving Imagesetter Problems

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 7. SOLVING IMAGESETTER PROBLEMS 7.1 Imagesetter Display Messages and Recommended Actions The Display messages have been described in detail along with recommended actions for clearing errors in Appendix B — Front Panel Status and Error Messages. 7.2 Solving Image Quality Problems 7.2.1 Scratches...

  • Page 39: Horizontal Light Or Dark Lines (Laser Light Obstruction Or Blockage)

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 3. The Base plate between the front Film Feed Roller end the lower film exit lip. Burrs or nicks on the Clam Shell outside diameter can cause fast scan direction scratches when film is being fed through the imagesetter. If the Clam Shells are the cause, the scratches should only be evident where the Imager was located during the film feed (which is usually all the way to the right).

  • Page 40: Is There A 'Ready' Message

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 Does the incoming line power meet the proper requirements? g. Check the fuse. 7.3.3 Is there a 'Ready' Message? YES -go to next item NO - Check the following: Refer to Appendix B — Front Panel Status and Error Messages to eliminate all error conditions.

  • Page 41: Does The Imagesetter Engine Run Self Tests

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 7.3.5 Does the Imagesetter Engine Run Self Tests ? Load film and run the looks normal, the imagesetter engine is probably OK and the problem lies with either the interface or the host computer. b. Unplug all interface cables to the imagesetter and turn the imagesetter power switch five seconds) and back OK and the problem is in the interface.

  • Page 42: Where To Go For More Help

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 friction, etc.) If an new brand/type of film is in question, try a roll of a known ‘good’ film such as Kodak PagiSet IR Spec 820, 13.3” wide by 200’ maximum length. b. Supply Cassette - make sure that the film pulls smoothly from the cassette with little or no tension.

  • Page 43: Remote Diagnostics

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 7.5 Remote Diagnostics The Maxxima engine can be connected to an external modem so that service personnel can remotely examine operating conditions, error logs and run diagnostic tests on the engine without the cost and delay of a service call. Imagesetter firmware can also be upgraded remotely by this method.

  • Page 44: Repackaging Imagesetter For Shipment Or Relocation

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 8. REPACKAGING IMAGESETTER FOR SHIPMENT OR RELOCATION The Imagesetter engine is a valuable, precision piece of equipment. The original packaging that was supplied with the unit has been built to protect the imagesetter from the rigors of shipping and handling. The packaging material must be saved in the event the unit has to be transported.

  • Page 45: Appendix A - Imagesetter Specifications

    Remote Diagnostic Port: RS232 for external V.32 modem Physical Table Top: 29.2" wide x 14.2" high x 14.5" deep (64 x36 x 37 CM) ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 95 pounds (41 KG) Power Requirements: 90-130, 180-260V autoranging, 50-60 Hz. 175 Watts max.

  • Page 46: Appendix B - Front Panel Status And Error Messages

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 APPENDIX B — FRONT PANEL STATUS AND ERROR MESSAGES Only one error or status message can be displayed on line one of the display at a time. If multiple errors exist, the first condition found in the following list will be displayed. Some messages appear on line three and are so noted.
  • Page 47 ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 Set if the Imager reaches the away position (left side) during a Self-test or external job. Note that this will also abort the current Self-test or job. Reset by initiating the This condition is set at the end of a cut cycle to indicate that there is cut film in the output cassette;...
  • Page 48 ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 Restarting a job will clear the error. If the error re-occurs, contact your service representative for assistance. This condition is set if an internal hardware failure has occurred. It indicates that either the spin motor or drive electronics has failed or is out of adjustment.
  • Page 49 ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 Set when an output cassette is not detected. Reset when a cassette is detected. This error will not prevent imaging. It will however, prevent film from feeding if commanded through the RIP front end.. Set when abled and indicates to the imagesetter that the processor is "not ready".
  • Page 50 ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 Any non-volatile parameter, which is outside its limits during reset, has an asterisk next to it on the lower line of the Control Panel display (in additional to the Default error XX displayed on the top line). This allows the parameter(s) to be located without having a cross reference chart.

  • Page 51: Appendix C - Regulatory Statements

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 APPENDIX C — REGULATORY STATEMENTS FCC Regulations Warning: This equipment (the Imagesetter engine) generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of designed to provide reasonable protection when operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 52: Revision Log

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 OPERATOR'S MANUAL REVISION LOG Rev. Date Description 12/13/96 Initial release: corresponds with Revision X.02/x.02 boot/flash firmware...

  • Page 53: Index

    ExxtraSetter Maxxima 300 Index Adjustments, 29 Beeper, ii, 12 Bulk Load, 9 Bulk Load Supply Cassette, 22 cassette, disposable, 9 CDRH, 45 Clam shells, 7 Cleaning, 30 Control Panel, 11, 33 Cover open, 42 Cover was opened, 41 cut key, 12...

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