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  • Page 1 Service Manual PlateWriter™3000/8000...

  • Page 3: Service Manual

    Service Manual PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 T11296 Edition AA, June 2014 This book has part No 10075832...
  • Page 4 This manual is published by: GLUNZ & JENSEN A/S Selandia Park 1 DK-4100 Ringsted Denmark Phone:+45 57 68 81 81 E-mail: gjhq@glunz-jensen.com Internet: www.glunz-jensen.com © 2010 Glunz & Jensen A/S. All rights reserved. Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Table of Contents Part 1: Introduction ..........1-1 About this manual .
  • Page 6 Parameters setting ..........3-2 Default parameters setting for PlateWriter 3000 ......3-2 Recommended parameters setting for PlateWriter 3000 .
  • Page 7 Table Of Contents Part 5a:Spare parts for PW3000 ........5-1 Finding a spare part .
  • Page 8 Table Of Contents Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...
  • Page 9 Table Of Contents 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...

  • Page 10: Part 1: Introduction

    Part 1: Introduction About this manual Intended use of this manual This manual describes how to install software and firmware to the PlateWriter 3000 • or PlateWriter 8000 system. The procedures described in this manual require a rea- sonable level of technical skill and access to the proper tools.

  • Page 11: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    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 "...

  • Page 12: The Functional Description Of The Platewriter System

    Introduction The Functional description of the PlateWriter system The Functional description of the PlateWriter system The system is an innovative and patented inkjet Computer-to-Plate (iCtP) device. The System consists of: Plate Writer engine (1) • A specially modified Epson inkjet printer that uses 's fluid to image the i-plates printing plates.
  • Page 13 Introduction The Functional description of the PlateWriter system Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...

  • Page 14: Part 2: The Printer

    The Printer Initial startup of PlateWriter Part 2: The Printer Initial startup of PlateWriter Remove all the packing materials and tape. Check carefully for all the tape inside • and outside the printer " After removing packing materials, touch a metallic part of the printer to prevent generating static electricity.

  • Page 15: Installing Ink Cartridges

    The Printer Installing ink cartridges Press the power button to turn on the • printer. When REPLACING INK CARTRIDGE • INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE flashes on LCD display, then press button, se- lect OPEN RIGHT COVER and press button. Approximately after 20 seconds the T11236 ink cover is unlocked and slightly opened.

  • Page 16: Printer Adjustment And Set Up

    The Printer Printer adjustment and set up Printer adjustment and set up The following items needs to be checked and adjusted during the installation of the PlateWriter. Disabling of auto nozzle check • Initial adjustment of print bed/print plane • Print head initial height and print head protection adjustment •...

  • Page 17: Initial Adjustment Of Print Bed/Print Plane

    The Printer Printer adjustment and set up Initial adjustment of print bed/print plane General The print bed has been setup from the factory and does not normally require any adjustment. The print bed must be adjusted if it has been removed and reinstalled. It is however recommended to do a basic verification on the adjustment during installation.

  • Page 18: Measuring Exit Side Height

    The Printer Printer adjustment and set up Measuring exit side height The exit side height is measured from the print bed to the underlying support as shown in the picture. input side exit side Adjustment procedure Adjust one side at a time, left side or right side. •...

  • Page 19: Print Head Initial Height And Print Head Protection Adjustment

    The Printer Printer adjustment and set up Print head initial height and print head protection adjustment The initial adjustment of the print head height is done to ensure that the print head will not touch the plate during printing. The print head protection is a physical guard and a sensor that will help prevent that dented or otherwise distorted plates will touch the print head during printing.

  • Page 20: Print Head Protection Adjustment

    The Printer Printer adjustment and set up Place the adjustment plate on the print plane. Move the print head carriage carefully so that it passes over the adjustment plate (no. 31) from the tool box as shown. Look in from the exit side of the printer and check that the head can be moved over the plate.

  • Page 21: Print Head Slant (Cr)/Bias Adjustment

    The Printer Printer adjustment and set up Print head slant (CR)/bias adjustment The bias adjustment is for adjusting the print head angle in the CR direction (carriage). Media feed direction Head bias Load a 0.15, 0.2 or 0.3 mm plate. This adjustment can also be done by using a piece •...
  • Page 22 The Printer Printer adjustment and set up To adjust the head slant (CR)/bias press u in the Serviceman Mode and select • MECHA ADJUSTMENT -> TEMPORARY PG -> [ENTER] UN CAP . Open the top cover and slide the carriage to the left. Loosen the 6 screws shown below.

  • Page 23: Resetting Bidirectional Setting In Printer

    The Printer 2-10 Printer adjustment and set up Resetting bidirectional setting in printer General The printer keeps a number of reference settings which are used in the timing of ejecting the droplet when bidirectional printing is performed. The bidirectional settings in the printer are closely related to the distance between the print head and the printing plate.

  • Page 24: Print An "Adjustment Variables" Status Sheet From The Printer

    The Printer 2-11 Printer adjustment and set up Print an “adjustment variables” status sheet from the printer while pressing u, q, and Start printer in Serviceman Mode by pressing the • button simultaneously. Load a sheet of paper at least the size of A3. •...

  • Page 25: Bidirectional Setting Utility

    The Printer 2-12 Printer adjustment and set up Bidirectional setting utility Start the PW Bidir setting utility program from “C:\GJ Tools\PW 2500 3000 8000 XL adjustment utility\EpAdj.exe”. The resetting has to done for both narrow and standard platen gap (head height). The procedures are much the same but they have to be performed individually.
  • Page 26 The Printer 2-13 Printer adjustment and set up Key in the 10 alphanumeric values as they are read from the adj. var. sheet. Note the two last rows at the bottom of the utility called “Value to use in 1. adjustment”...

  • Page 27: Changing The Bidirectional Settings In The Printer

    The Printer 2-14 Printer adjustment and set up Changing the bidirectional settings in the printer 1. Power the printer on (User Mode). 2. Set platen gap (head height) to narrow, MENU -> PRINTER SETUP -> PLATEN GAP -> NARROW. " Remember to set the platen gap (head height) back after adjustment has been finished, or power printer off which will also reset platen gap (head height) to standard.

  • Page 28: Verifying And Changing The Bidirectional Settings For The Standard Platen Gap

    The Printer 2-15 Printer adjustment and set up If all of the values in the “Value to use in 2. adjustment” is 4, then the bidirectional setting for the narrow platen gap is OK. Skip the rest of this procedure and proceed with checking the standard platen gap.

  • Page 29: Fine Adjustment Of Print Head Height And Tilt

    The Printer 2-16 Printer adjustment and set up Fine adjustment of print head height and tilt " Make sure the print plane and print head height is adjusted as previously described. If there, at any time during this adjustment, is any doubt about print head height becoming too low, use the adjustment plate to verify the height again.

  • Page 30: Head Height And Tilt Adjustment

    The Printer 2-17 Printer adjustment and set up There are six print jobs available (“C:\GJ Tools\Raw Print\test jobs\bidir”) - only one job is used for the adjustment: HeadHeigth-C1C2-Standard.prn • HeadHeigth-C1C2-Narrow.prn • HeadHeigth-M1M2-Standard.prn • HeadHeigth-M1M2-Narrow.prn • HeadHeigth-Y1Y2-Standard.prn • HeadHeigth-Y1Y2-Narrow.prn • The jobs will print using the narrow or standard head height and they will use different nozzle rows.
  • Page 31 The Printer 2-18 Printer adjustment and set up The print head has four corners. The height of these four corners is represented in the double adjustment pattern block as shown below. Each corner of the double pattern block represents the corresponding corner of the printhead as imagined directly above the printed image.

  • Page 32: Tilt Adjustment

    The Printer 2-19 Printer adjustment and set up It is partly an iterative process to adjust the head height left and right and the tilt, as one adjustment may influence the others. It is recommended to use the following sequence: First adjust the tilt.

  • Page 33: Head Height For Left And Right Side Adjustment

    The Printer 2-20 Printer adjustment and set up Head height for left and right side adjustment - 6 - 4 - 2 0 +2 +4 +6 - 6 - 4 - 2 0 +2 +4 +6 - 6 - 4 - 2 0 +2 +4 +6 - 6 - 4 - 2 0 +2 +4 +6 Left side Right side...

  • Page 34: Adjustment Of Print Head Height And Tilt

    The Printer 2-21 Printer adjustment and set up Adjustment of print head height and tilt Turn the printer on in Serviceman Mode. • Open frawprnt.exe located at C:\GJ Tools\Raw Print. • Load a plate. • Print the relevant test file. •...

  • Page 35: Front Registration System Adjustment

    The Printer 2-22 Printer adjustment and set up Front registration system adjustment Load a 0.15, 0.2 or 0.3 mm plate, depending on the selected adjustment scenario. • Smaller formats should be loaded in landscape so that the front register pins are used.
  • Page 36 The Printer 2-23 Printer adjustment and set up If d1 and d2 are different, then remove the printer top cover (1), exit cover (2), and the printer exit guide (3) by unscrewing the four screws (4). T11268 " Before adjusting, note the position of the top screws (5) and loosen them gently until it loses the contact with the print bed.

  • Page 37: Side Registration System Adjustment

    The Printer 2-24 Printer adjustment and set up Side registration system adjustment " Side registration system is not standard component of PlateWriter 2500. Load the plate according to the instruction • described in the Part 2 in the Operating Manual using the button.
  • Page 38 The Printer 2-25 Printer adjustment and set up Mount the side register cover to the input table and secure it with 7 screws and • washers (no. 30) from the tool box as shown. T11256 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...

  • Page 39: Adjustment Of The Printer Feed

    The Printer 2-26 Printer adjustment and set up Adjustment of the printer feed The feed adjustment needs to be done in order to secure the correct image length on the plate. The printer already has a feed adjustment built in but since the correction depends on the plate thickness the correction value must be set in the page setup.
  • Page 40 The Printer 2-27 Printer adjustment and set up Open the page setup(s) with plate gauge identical to the one performed for the • above test and key in the new value in the Feed adjustment in the "Configure De- vice". The feed on different plate thicknesses might be different so if other plate thicknesses are used you must run the same test again using the corresponding plate.

  • Page 41: Bidirectional Fine Tuning

    The Printer 2-28 Printer adjustment and set up Bidirectional fine tuning The timing of the bidirectional print may be fine-tuned by setting the bidirectional adjustment value in the device configuration dialog. The setting is found by using frawprnt.exe (located at "C:\ GJ Tools \Raw Print") to print the bidirectional adjustment job from the GJ tools folder.

  • Page 42: Part 3: The Finisher

    The Finisher General Part 3: The Finisher General The Finisher is designed to cure and dry the Liquid Dot (LD) that is jetted onto the iPlate by the imagine unit. It also applies iFinisher to cover and protect the iPlate. The heating of the plate together with iFinisher application will ensure a clean background of the iPlate when set on press.

  • Page 43: Parameters Setting

    The Finisher Parameters setting Parameters setting Default parameters setting for PlateWriter 3000 Para- meter Description Min. Max. Default Unit Explanation Drier Always Activate ink drier permanent. bool Drier Flow Duty cycle for the ink drier fan or fan next Setting to the print head.
  • Page 44 The Finisher Parameters setting Para- meter Description Min. Max. Default Unit Explanation Rear edge Regulation Start Rear edge Regulation End GAP length edge regulation CURrent 15000 8500 reference heat regulation StarT °C Oven temperature setting when FU is idle Temperature and printer is printing.

  • Page 45: Recommended Parameters Setting For Platewriter 3000

    To reactivate register pins activate the printer feed rollers once again. Recommended parameters setting for PlateWriter 3000 When the backup of parameters to restore is not available, then following changes to •...

  • Page 46: Default Parameters Setting For Platewriter 8000

    The Finisher Parameters setting Default parameters setting for PlateWriter 8000 Default Para- meter Description Min. Max. CFG=2 CFG=3 Unit Explanation CFG=1 ConFiG Reset all parameters to factory defaults: 1: PW2000, PW2400. 2: PW3000. 3: PW8000. OVen OVS=1: Oven with 4 Systems bulbs.
  • Page 47 The Finisher Parameters setting Default Para- meter Description Min. Max. CFG=2 CFG=3 Unit Explanation CFG=1 P1 Rear Compensation of curing Factor effect for rear edge of plate. P1 Gum ‰ P1 Gum replenish Replenish amount in permille of process time. P2 ALpha Alpha value for heat regulation.

  • Page 48: The Finisher

    The Finisher Parameters setting Default Para- meter Description Min. Max. CFG=2 CFG=3 Unit Explanation CFG=1 P5 BEta Beta value for heat regulation. P5 Front Compensation of curing Factor effect for front edge of plate. P5 Rear Compensation of curing Factor effect for rear edge of plate.
  • Page 49 The Finisher Parameters setting Default Para- meter Description Min. Max. CFG=2 CFG=3 Unit Explanation CFG=1 PoWer Beta -500 -230 -230 -230 Determines the relative level of power when max transport plate speed is reached. GAP length edge regulation CURrent 15000 8400 reference heat...
  • Page 50 The Finisher Parameters setting Default Para- meter Description Min. Max. CFG=2 CFG=3 Unit Explanation CFG=1 Drier Heat 21600 1800 1800 Time heat in ink drier Time print plane and input table is active after last printing has been detected. Table °C Standby temperature Standby...

  • Page 51: Recommended Parameters Setting For Platewriter 8000

    The Finisher 3-10 Parameters setting Recommended parameters setting for PlateWriter 8000 Set CFG=3. • Then set the following parameters in order as shown: Backside Wash • BWS=2 Backside wash not mounted or disabled. BWS=3 Backside wash mounted and enabled. Register System •...

  • Page 52: Commands

    The Finisher 3-11 Commands Commands The following commands are used for diagnostics of the Finisher. DEFault parameters Set all parameters to their default values. DIagnostic Curren Test current sensor on oven in finishing unit. DIagnostic Input Test system inputs. DIagnostic Output Test system outputs.

  • Page 53: Input Sensors

    The Finisher 3-12 Commands Input sensors: prog: toggle switch with program selected. convey.: optic sensor that detect the plate in the infeed of the FU. oven: mechanic switch that is placed at the very entry of the oven. oven temp.: shows the temperature of the plate curing oven.
  • Page 54 The Finisher 3-13 Commands pwm: PWM for transport motor (%). grb: Gum replenish bank, accumulated replenish (sec). utt: Under floor heater temperature in feed table (gen. III only). utd: Duty cycle of under floor heater (gen. III only). More potential input sensors: ost: Oven State, only valid when Main State is pcs.

  • Page 55: Diagnostic Output

    The Finisher 3-14 Commands Diagnostic Output Type DIO and press Enter. • The screen will start to show the transport motor test and readout the tacho signal from the main drive motor. It will continue to read out the tacho until Enter is pressed again.

  • Page 56: Adjustments

    The Finisher 3-15 Adjustments Adjustments Plate temperature settings (BE) Attach thermostrips to the back of a plate and run it through the finishing unit using a suitable program (see the User Manual, Part 2: Daily use, Finishing). Check that the temperature is between 170 and 200 all over the plate. Adjust parameters 1BE, 2BE or 3BE depending on which program 1, 2 or 3 is selected.

  • Page 57: Firmware Update

    The Finisher 3-16 Firmware update Firmware update Installation of firmware should only be performed by qualified service personnel. Always make sure that you have the correct version of the Firmware (FW) before attempting to update. Procedure Check that the printer does not already have the new FW version. This can be done •...
  • Page 58 The Finisher 3-17 Firmware update Select the printer you want to update and click Add File. • Select files of type: ''All files (*.*)'', locate FW file and click Open. • Click Print button. • 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...
  • Page 59 The Finisher 3-18 Firmware update It may take minute or two to send the file to the printer. The progress may be • viewed by opening the printer from windows control panel. (Eg. Start->Settings->Printers->PW3000.) When the complete file has been received by the printer the display will show: •...

  • Page 60: Part 4: Rip Installation

    RIP Installation Overview Part 4: RIP Installation Overview The installation procedure described in this chapter covers the following issues: Installation of the Epson 7700/9700 printer driver • Connecting PlateWriter/NewsWriter and proofer to the RIP workstation • Installation of Navigator RIP •...

  • Page 61: Installing The Navigator Rip For Windows

    RIP Installation Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows General The Navigator RIP is installed on the RIP workstation delivered with the system. This workstation has been specifically configured to deliver the best performance possible and includes Windows XP Pro, 2 GB of interleaved RAM, and about 150 GB of available space on the hard drive after installation.

  • Page 62: Installing The Navigator Rip, Plug-Ins And Manuals

    RIP Installation Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Installing the Navigator RIP, plug-ins and manuals Insert the PlateWriter Installer DVD into the RIP workstation. • Locate the CD Drive and open it. Double-click the Platewriter Software 2.6 icon. • New window will appear to ask if you wish to continue and run the Software In- •...
  • Page 63 RIP Installation Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Software Installer welcome window appears. Click Next to continue. • Click Next to continue on the Information window listing the available components. • In the Select Components window you can choose Custom or Standard install. The •...
  • Page 64 RIP Installation Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows List of the components available for installation: Categories Item Comments Navigator Xitron Navigator RIP This is the main Navigator RIP 8 application and must be installed. Dongle Driver Installs the Sentinel Dongle Driver and is required to run the RIP.
  • Page 65 RIP Installation Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Categories Item Comments ExtremeZ 5.03 Software that provides printing connectivity across platforms. The program is used for creating virtual ExtremeZ 6.03 printers with AppleTalk or Bonjour protocols. Use this to print directly from your Mac/PC to a ExtremeZ 7.1x14 Spool/Hot Folder on your RIP PC.
  • Page 66 RIP Installation Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows After selecting the components, confirm your choice by clicking Next. • Then press Install to continue. • Select the destination folder for the installation of the RIP. Make sure to accept the •...
  • Page 67 RIP Installation Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows The installation of the Navigator RIP will start. • When the installation is done, click Finish. • The installer will continue to install the next item from the selected list of compo- •...
  • Page 68 RIP Installation Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows When the Program Maintenance window appears, select Modify and click Next to • continue. In the Custom Setup window select Sentinel System Drivers and click Next to con- • tinue. Click Install to begin the installation. •...
  • Page 69 RIP Installation 4-10 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows After the installation a dialogue box will appear to inform that the installation was • successful. Click Finish to continue. A dialog box will appear to inform that the setup has finished installing PlateWriter •...
  • Page 70 RIP Installation 4-11 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Select Destination Location for Plugin and iScreen box will appear, click Browse to • select folder. Select Xitron..• Select Navigator 8.3r1 and click OK to continue. • 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...
  • Page 71 RIP Installation 4-12 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Click Next to continue. • Ready to Install box will appear, click Install to continue the installation. • Maintenance mode box will appear, select Repair and click Next to continue. • Service Manual - PlateWriter™...
  • Page 72 RIP Installation 4-13 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows After the Setup is complete, click Finish to continue. • After the PlateMake product selector box will appear, select PW3000 in the Product • selection row and click OK. Write the PlateMaking X1 password in window (see IJMPX1 code from the code •...
  • Page 73 RIP Installation 4-14 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Write the iScreen password in window (see iScreen code from the code sheet). • A Select Destination Location for Factory Default files box will appear, click Browse • to select folder. Select Navigator 8.3.r1 and click Make New Folder, name the folder Factory Default •...
  • Page 74 RIP Installation 4-15 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Click Next to continue. • Installation of the Factory Default files on your computer started. • Click Yes to continue. • 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...
  • Page 75 RIP Installation 4-16 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows The Navigator box will appear, click Navigator-> Print File. • Select Factory Default. • Click Print. • Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...
  • Page 76 RIP Installation 4-17 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows The PlateMake product selector box will appear, select PW3000 and click OK. • Click Next to continue. • Click Finish. • Installation of the RIP is completed. 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...

  • Page 77: Renaming The Epson Printer To Pw3000/8000

    RIP Installation 4-18 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Renaming the Epson printer to PW3000/8000 For the RIP to see the PlateWriter, it is needed to rename the previously installed Epson Stylus Pro 7700/9700 printer driver to PW2500/PW3000/PW8000/NW/NW XL: Select the Windows Start button in the bottom left corner of the screen, then select •...
  • Page 78 RIP Installation 4-19 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows The printer name becomes selected, now rename the Epson Stylus Pro printer to • PW3000 or PW8000 and press Ok. The printer name is changed. • 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...

  • Page 79: Launching The Rip For The First Time

    RIP Installation 4-20 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Launching the RIP for the first time First plug in the dongle. If you do not plug in the dongle, the RIP will fail to launch with a "Super " Pro, C Plus Activator dongle not plugged in or invalid" error. Locate the Navigator icon which was placed on your desktop by the installer.
  • Page 80 RIP Installation 4-21 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows The RIP will advise that it will boot into chosen language next time. Click OK to continue and then restart the RIP. • The very first time the RIP starts, it will automatically run a start-up configuration. •...
  • Page 81 RIP Installation 4-22 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Once the Splash screen has disappeared, the Output Controller/Monitor Window • will appear (if it does not, press Ctrl + O). The Output Controller/Monitor Window shows jobs that are in the queue and jobs that have already been printed.
  • Page 82 RIP Installation 4-23 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Inside the Factory default folder... • ...set Files of type to PostScript, PDF and XPS Files (*.ps,*.pdf,*.xps) and Page Setup to Default Page Setup. Select the GJ factory default file and click Print. •...

  • Page 83: Configuring The Rip

    RIP Installation 4-24 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Configuring the RIP " After printing the GJ factory default file, all security unlock codes for the plug-ins will be erased. Therefore when launching the RIP after printing the file you get several error messages.
  • Page 84 RIP Installation 4-25 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows This opens the Configure RIP Options dialog. • Set Disk space left for system to 500. Set Minimum memory left for system to 256,000. Click on OK to return to Configure RIP dialog. Click Extras…...
  • Page 85 RIP Installation 4-26 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows This opens the Configure RIP Extras dialog. • There are a number of passwords supplied with your system, not all are entered here. If you purchased the optional Proofing function or CIP3, these passwords will be added separately later.

  • Page 86: Activating The Color Proofing Option

    RIP Installation 4-27 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Activating the color proofing option The iCtP System supports Epson color proofing by default. You will need to type in the activation codes for this option. There are three main Epson color printers that can be activated: Epson 4880 •...
  • Page 87 RIP Installation 4-28 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows This opens the Configure RIP Extras dialog. • Scroll down the list of features to the iCtP device X-Epson3, vDot-3. Click Add... • Enter the X-Epson3, vDot-3 activation code and click OK. •...
  • Page 88 RIP Installation 4-29 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Restart the RIP, then choose Navigator -> Device Manager. • The Device Manager dialogue appears. If you previously have entered the pass- • words correctly for X-Epson3, vDot-3 and Epson3, vDot-3 Lite, you will see this list appear when choosing Epson-vDot-II.i32 as plug-in.
  • Page 89 RIP Installation 4-30 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows In the Type drop-down menu you should see the Epson devices. • Select 4880 Color vDot or 7880 Color vDot or 9880 Color vDot, depending on which • proofing device you want to add. Enter a name for the device.
  • Page 90 RIP Installation 4-31 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Configuring other devices than Epson 4880, 7880 and 9880 may require adding addi- • tional codes. This is for example the case with Epson 4800, 7800 and 9800. Here you select the menu Preview -> Select Device. The Select Output Device window appears.
  • Page 91 RIP Installation 4-32 Installing the Navigator RIP for Windows Enter the second password you were given for X-Epson2, vDot-2 and vDot-2 Lite • for the Epson 7800. Click OK. Your Epson 7800 is now enabled. The Epson2, vDot-2 Lite passwords will be used for the Epson 4800 series and the •...

  • Page 92: Part 5A:spare Parts For Pw3000

    Spare parts Part 5a: Spare parts for PW3000 Finding a spare part Spare parts Spare parts Finishing unit 26 27 Pos. No Part No Specification 10053096 COVER, BOTTOM, FRONT 10010883 COVER, BOTTOM, BACK 10010945 TRAY, GUM 10054423 COVER, POWER, ENTRY 10053884 FILTER, EMC, 1-PHASE, 16A 26364...
  • Page 93 Spare parts TOTAL MACHINE T8900 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...
  • Page 94 Total machine Pos. No Part No Specification 10057926 TABLE, INPUT 10050219 TABLE, EXIT 10062344 PRINTER, COMPLETE 10050310 PRINTER, COMPLETE, PLATEWRITER 3000 10011838 TRAY, EXIT 87571 ROLLER, WITH HOLDER 10060967 EXTENSION, FINISHER, SHORT, COMPLETE 10010948 CONTAINER, 1L 10059268 COVER, EXIT, PRINTER...
  • Page 95 Spare parts STAND T8803 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...
  • Page 96 Spare parts Stand Pos. No Part No Specification 0011841 LEG, ADJUSTABLE, M10 x 50 1504 NUT, M10 10062347 SIDECOVER, LEFT/RIGHT 10050232 SIDECOVER, LEFT, PLATEWRITER 3000 10050227 SIDECOVER, RIGHT, PLATEWRITER 3000 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...
  • Page 97 Spare parts REGISTRATION SYSTEM, PRINT BED AND HEATER T8905 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...
  • Page 98 Spare parts Registration system, print bed and heater Pos. No Part No Specification 10057728 MOTOR, 24V DC, GEAR 10057744 BRACKET, MOTOR 10061035 BUSHING, SHAFT, REGISTER 10058299 SHAFT, SIDE, REGISTER 10060970 LIFTER, REGISTER 10058234 PLASTIC, DISC 10061031 BUSHING, REGISTER 10061033 BRACKET, REGISTER 10057826 CAM, FRONT, REGISTER 10060971...
  • Page 99 Spare parts REGISTRATION SYSTEM, PRINT BED AND HEATER T8905 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...
  • Page 100 Spare parts Registration system, print bed and heater Pos. No Part No Specification 10060726 FUSE, THERMAL, 84°C, ONE SHOT 10060781 HEATER, 115 x 660, 300W, OHS-60/84°C, COMPLETE 10048832 SENSOR, TEMPERATURE, PT-100, WITH PLUG 10059885 BEARING, SIDE, PROFIL 10059889 FOAM, 4 x 8 x 195 10059895 SUPPORT, GUIDE, EXIT 10059882...
  • Page 101 Spare parts 5-10 REGISTRATION SYSTEM, PRINT BED AND HEATER T8905 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...
  • Page 102 Spare parts 5-11 Registration system, print bed and heater Pos. No Part No Specification 35320 CIRCLIP, D8 x 16.3 10063583 WHEEL, D20/d10-B5, POM 10063584 HOLDER, ROLLER, EXIT, WHEEL, GUIDE 10063585 HOLDER, SHAFT, EXIT, WHEEL, GUIDE 10063587 SPRING, Ø10/ø1 x 15 10063586 BREAK, EXIT, WHEEL, GUIDE 1425...
  • Page 103 Spare parts 5-12 DRYER & CURING T8804 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...
  • Page 104 Spare parts 5-13 Dryer & curing Pos. No Part No Specification 10010359 BULB, HALOGEN, 500W, 240V 10010361 SOCKET, HALOGENLAMP 10012598 FUSE, THERMAL, 184°C 26054 FAN, SUNON 10019245 GUARD, METAL, FAN, (FG-12), 120 x 120 10053094 TEMPERATURE, SENSOR, CURRING UNIT 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™...
  • Page 105 Spare parts 5-14 SIDE MEMBERS T8551 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...
  • Page 106 Spare parts 5-15 Side members Pos. No Part No Specification 10010560 BLOCK, BEARING, GEAR 16864 SWITCH, LID, 2 CONT. 10024329 BLOCK, BEARING, GEAR 10034526 GEAR, Z16, M2 10054787 MOTOR, DUNKER 10054788 MOTOR, DRIVE, WITH GEAR 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...
  • Page 107 Spare parts 5-16 26 27 FINISHING UNIT T8552 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...
  • Page 108 Spare parts 5-17 Finishing unit Pos. No Part No Specification 10053096 COVER, BOTTOM, FRONT 10010883 COVER, BOTTOM, BACK 10010945 TRAY, GUM 10054423 COVER, POWER, ENTRY 10053884 FILTER, EMC, 1-PHASE, 16A 26364 PLUG, FEMALE, 4-POLE 10059559 SHAFT, GUM, SHORT 10053883 SWITCH, LINE, 16A-FUSED 54381 PIN, GUIDE, TABLE, FEED 10012692...
  • Page 109 Spare parts 5-18 26 27 FINISHING UNIT T8552 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...
  • Page 110 Spare parts 5-19 Finishing unit Pos. No Part No Specification 16658 HOLDER, CABLE 10036887 FITTING, ELBOW, M5 x D3 10010571 ROLLER, DRIVEN, FINISHING UNIT 10041477 BELT, CONVEYOR, MEDIUM 10025228 GEAR, Z24, M2 5019 SCREW, D4 x 10 10033525 BELT, CONVEYOR, SHORT 10034139 O-RING, D38 x 7, HA1470, EPDM 10035152...
  • Page 111 Spare parts 5-20 ELBOX, COOLING ZONE T8801 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...
  • Page 112 Spare parts 5-21 Elbox, cooling zone Pos. No Part No Specification 10017859 BARRIER, AIR, COOLING ZONE 10017862 TRANSFORMER, CURRENT 10056069 PCB, PCU (Note: Without software) 10011284 FUSE, 1AT, 5.08MM, VDE 26054 FAN, SUNON 10051945 PSU, AC>DC, 230-24, 125W, OPEN, PPS-125-24 10053159 SHIELD, PLASTIC 10053796...
  • Page 113 Spare parts 5-22 Cross reference list Epson Part No G&J Part No Specification 1504179 10050214 WIPER, ASSY, ASP 10053092 PUMP, CAP, ASSY, ESL, ASP, MODIFIED 1520217 10072485 SA, SELECTOR, UNIT 2129175 10056199 BOARD, ASSY, MAIN 1520215 10056203 HOLDER, ASSY, IC, RIGHT, ESL, ASP F191010 10058394 PRINTHEAD, 7700...

  • Page 114: Maintenance Kits

    Spare parts 5-23 Maintenance kits Part No Specification 10062230 SERVICE KIT, PERIODIC 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...

  • Page 115: Part 5B:spare Parts For Pw8000

    Spare parts 5-24 Part 5b: Spare parts for PW8000 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...
  • Page 116 Spare parts 5-25 TOTAL MACHINE T8927 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...
  • Page 117 Spare parts 5-26 Total machine Pos. No Part No Specification 10065964 TABLE, INPUT 10065972 COVER, INPUT, PRINTER 10065973 SIDECOVER, PRINTER, LEFT 10065250 PRINTER, COMPLETE 10065963 TABLE, EXIT 10065751 LID, TOP, PRINTER, COMPLETE 10065988 TUBE, EXTENSION, INPUT, FINISHING UNIT 87571 ROLLER, WITH HOLDER, COMPLETE 10065906 EXTENSION, INPUT, FINISHING UNIT, COMPLETE 10065967...
  • Page 118 Spare parts 5-27 REGISTRATION SYSTEM, PRINT BED AND HEATER T8928 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...
  • Page 119 Spare parts 5-28 Registration system, print bed and heater Pos. No Part No Specification 25177 HOSE, SILICONE, D6/10 10046147 Y-FITTING, HOSE, D4-D6-D4 10066007 GROUND, FOIL, DISPLAY, PRINTER 10065266 BRACKET, PRINT BED, MIDDLE 10065254 BRACKET, PRINT BED/HEATER 10065251 HEATER, 115 x 1160, 500W, OHS-60/84°C, COMPLETE 6262 TERMINAL, 10E/2 10059894...
  • Page 120 Spare parts 5-29 REGISTRATION SYSTEM, PRINT BED AND HEATER T8928 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...
  • Page 121 Spare parts 5-30 Registration system, print bed and heater Pos. No Part No Specification 10009707 SENSOR, OPTICAL 10061040 BRACKET, SENSOR, REGISTER 10065608 BRACKET, REGISTER 10065607 BRACKET, ADJUSTMENT, REGISTER 10058535 SPRING, D6 x 30 x 0.75 10058223 SUPPORT, SPRING, REGISTER 15379 SCREW, M4 x 25 25901 NUT, M4...
  • Page 122 Spare parts 5-31 REGISTRATION SYSTEM, PRINT BED AND HEATER T8928 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...
  • Page 123 Spare parts 5-32 Registration system, print bed and heater Pos. No Part No Specification 10012688 SENSOR, REFLECTIVE 10059896 BRACKET, SENSOR, PRINT HEAD 10051045 BUSHING, OPEN, SLIDE, HEAD, PRINTER 10061043 BRACKET, BLOWER, PRINT HEAD 10061592 FAN, WITH CONNECTOR 10061619 PLATE, REFLECTOR, AIR 10066009 BRACKET, DAMPER 10046138...
  • Page 124 Spare parts 5-33 DRYER AND CURING T8929 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...
  • Page 125 Spare parts 5-34 Dryer and curing Pos. No Part No Specification 10065128 BULB, HALOGEN, 160W, 230V, 2900K 10065127 BULB, HALOGEN, 240W, 230V, 2900K 10010361 SOCKET, HALOGENLAMP 10012598 FUSE, THERMAL, 184°C 10014276 TERMINAL, 3-CIR, PORCELAIN 10053094 TEMPERATURE, SENSOR, CURING UNIT 10019245 GUARD, METAL, FAN, (FG-12), 120 x 120 26054 FAN, SUNON...
  • Page 126 Spare parts 5-35 SIDE MEMBERS T8930 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...
  • Page 127 Spare parts 5-36 Side members Pos. No Part No Specification 10010560 BLOCK, BEARING, GEAR 10044129 NUT, FINGER 10065888 WASHER, SLIDE 10065886 WHEEL, SLIDE 10065887 BUSHING, SLIDE 16864 SWITCH, LID, 2 CONT. BACKSIDE WASH 25901 NUT, M4 BACKSIDE WASH 10067825 SOLENOID, PULL, 24 VDC BACKSIDE WASH 25110 PIN, SPLIT, D3 x 54...

  • Page 128: Finishing Unit

    Spare parts 5-37 SYSTEM WITH BACKSIDE WASH 26 27 SYSTEM WITHOUT BACKSIDE WASH 26 27 FINISHING UNIT T8931 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...
  • Page 129 Spare parts 5-38 Finishing unit Pos. No Part No Specification 10064631 COVER, BOTTOM, FRONT 10064653 COVER, BOTTOM, BACK 10064335 TRAY, GUM 10065870 COVER, POWER ENTRY 10053884 FILTER, EMC, 1-PHASE, 16A 26364 PLUG, FEMALE, 4-POLE 6295 GROMMET, D6/9 x 1.5 10053883 SWITCH, LINE, 16A-FUSED 54381 PIN, GUIDE, TABLE, FEED...
  • Page 130 Spare parts 5-39 SYSTEM WITH BACKSIDE WASH 26 27 SYSTEM WITHOUT BACKSIDE WASH 26 27 FINISHING UNIT T8931 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000...
  • Page 131 Spare parts 5-40 Finishing unit Pos. No Part No Specification 10064337 CONVEYOR, ROLLER, DRIVEN 10033526 BELT, CONVEYOR, LONG 10025228 GEAR, Z24, M2 1530 SCREW, M4 x 12 10064602 BELT, CONVEYOR, WASH-BRUSH 10034139 O-RING, D38 x 7, HA1470, EPDM 10064646 ROLLER, DRIVEN, FINISHING UNIT, EXIT 10064656 CONVEYOR, ROLLER 10062939...
  • Page 132 Spare parts 5-41 SYSTEM WITH BACKSIDE WASH SYSTEM WITHOUT BACKSIDE WASH COUNTER VALVE WATER WATER PUMP PUMP PUMP PUMP (2-WAY) CURING OVEN DRYER CURING OVEN DRYER COUNTER VALVE MANUAL DRAIN VALVE WATER WATER BOTTLE TANK BOTTLE TANK ELBOX, COOLING ZONE T8932 1425 Service Manual - PlateWriter™...
  • Page 133 Spare parts 5-42 Elbox, cooling zone Pos. No Part No Specification 10064345 BARRIER, AIR, COOLING ZONE 6328 GROMMET, D37 10064779 SIDELID 10017862 TRANSFORMER, CURRENT 10056069 PCB, PCU (Note: Without software) 10011284 FUSE, 1AT, 5.08MM, VDE 26054 FAN, SUNON 10053796 FILTER, EMC, 1-PHASE, 2A, FMLB-41 10051945 PSU, AC>DC, 230-24, 125W, OPEN, PPS-125-24 10060048...
  • Page 134 Spare parts 5-43 Cross reference list Epson Part No G&J Part No Specification 1504179 10050214 WIPER, ASSY, ASP 10053092 PUMP, CAP, ASSY, ESL, ASP, MODIFIED 1520217 10072485 SA, SELECTOR, UNIT 1520215 10056203 HOLDER, ASSY, IC, RIGHT, ESL, ASP F191010 10058394 PRINTHEAD, 7700 1518708 10061626...
  • Page 135 Spare parts 5-44 Maintenance kits Part No Specification 10062230 SERVICE KIT, PERIODIC Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...
  • Page 136 Appendix A: Electrical diagrams This chapter includes all electrical diagrams for the PlateWriter 3000. The diagrams (4 pages) cover: Page 1 of 4: • Main power distribution Main switch and primary voltage Page 2 of 4: • Low voltage wiring...

  • Page 137: Main Power Distribution

    Main power distribution Main switch and primary voltage Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...

  • Page 139: Low Voltage Wiring

    Low voltage wiring Sensors, switches, LEDs and motors Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...

  • Page 141: Printer Plane

    Printer plane Wiring schematic Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...

  • Page 143: Optional Ink Dryer

    Optional ink dryer Wiring schematic Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...
  • Page 145 Appendix B: Electrical diagrams Appendix B: Electrical diagrams This chapter includes all electrical diagrams for the PW 8000. The diagrams (3 pages) cover: Page 1 of 3: • Main power distribution Main switch and primary voltage Page 2 of 3: •...

  • Page 146: Main Power Distribution

    Appendix B: Electrical diagrams Main power distribution Main switch and primary voltage Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...

  • Page 148: Low Voltage Wiring

    Spare parts Low voltage wiring Sensors, switches, LEDs and motors Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...

  • Page 150: Printer Plane

    Spare parts Printer plane Wiring schematic Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...
  • Page 152 Spare parts Service Manual - PlateWriter™ 3000/8000 1425...

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