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  • Page 1 DPX 5080 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 3 DPX 5080 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 4 Purup-Eskofot A/S assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book. DPX 5080, RipMate, RipManager, RipWatch, DotMonitor and OPI Manager are trademarks of Purup-Eskofot A/S. Other manufac- turers’ trademarks are used in an editorial fashion, with no intention of infringement.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Setting up the chemistry ........4•2 Starting up the DPX 5080 system ......4•4 5 •...
  • Page 6 6 • Calibration Calibrating the DPX 5080 ....... . .6•1 7 •...

  • Page 7: Before Using The Dpx 5080

    What you can find in the manuals This manual contains information about the installation, calibration, and daily use of the DPX 5080, including the handling of media and cassettes, and concentrating mainly on the mechanical systems. For information about RipMate as such and RipWatch, including a number of valuable tips about how to get the most out of your RIP and imagesetter, please see the separate RipMate Operator’s Manual, RipMate...

  • Page 9: General Description And Installation

    General Description and Installation...
  • Page 10 1•0 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    28 plates per hour. At 900 dpi: 45 plates per hour. Spot size 10 - 25 microns. Image repeatability 25 microns (0.00098") over 4 plates or films. Media loading Daylight cassette with automated loading. 1•1 Operator’s Manual • DPX 5080...

  • Page 12: Approved Media Types

    Approved media types To ensure optimal results, Purup-Eskofot recommends that you use only media that have been tested and approved for use in the DPX 5080. Please ask your local Purup-Eskofot dealer for the current list of approved media types.

  • Page 13: Physical Specifications

    Less than 65 dBA. Data interface Differential Fast SCSI-2. Two RS 232 cables. WARNING: The DPX 5080 is Class I electrical equipment. For your personal safety, it must be connected to a protective ground (earth) in accordance with national and local regulations. 1•3...

  • Page 14: Options

    Specifications Options Mechanical system Film handling. Software RipMate Extended. InRIP OPI Manager. MediaSaver. EasyTrap. Harlequin Dispersed Screening. Harlequin Chain Screening. Harlequin Micro Screening. 1•4 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Description

    • User-friendly and service-friendly design. Available options The DPX 5080 can be driven by RipMate Basic, an entry-level RIP tailored to the needs of smaller prepress installations, or by RipMate Extended, which includes multi-user spooling as well as the RipWatch module for remote queue control and output surveillance.

  • Page 16: Location Of Major Parts

    Description Location of major parts The drawing below shows the main external parts of the DPX 5080. Cassette lid Input cassette Take-up cassette (if film handling option is installed) Processor door (not visible) Top lid Processor panel Output tray (in storage postiion) 2•2...

  • Page 17: Laser Safety

    Description Laser safety The DPX 5080 is a Class I laser product and contains a laser which, however, is totally shielded by the cabinet. When the cabinet is opened, the interlock system automatically switches off the laser, and there is no risk of laser radiation.

  • Page 18: Operational Description

    Description Operational description The DPX 5080 has a very short, efficient media path, shown schematically below. Input sensor Input rollers Feed rollers INPUT DRUM CASSETTE Buffer sensor OPTICS INPUT UNIT MODULE Output Buffer rollers BUFFER sensor MODULE Knife TAKE-UP CASSETTE...
  • Page 19 2 • When an “EJECT” command is given, the knife in the output module cuts the film, and the buffer rollers pass the film to the take-up cassette. The take-up cassette can then be removed and the film can be developed in an external processor. 2•5 Operator’s Manual • DPX 5080...

  • Page 20: Processor Service Program

    The processor service program monitors the built-in processor unit during normal operation and displays the status, so the operator can check that the DPX 5080 is running correctly. The Processor Service window contains five sections: Busy, Warning, Info, Error and Temperatures. When an item in any of the first four sections is activated or relevant, the white box next to it becomes coloured.
  • Page 21 • Drying ....The plate is passing through the dryer. ERROR (indicator box turns RED) • Interlock (Cover open) . .Not applicable to the DPX 5080. • Liquid Level ..The activator level is low. Until it is refilled, no plates can be produced.

  • Page 22: Identification Of Processor Parts

    Identification of processor parts Activatoroverflow pipe (blue) Activator rack Stabilizer overflow pipe (black) Stabilizer rack Activator Dryer section replenishment bottle Activator Stabilizer replenishment replenishment pump bottle Stabilizer FRONT replenishment pump Processor unit, viewed from the top 2•8 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Installation

    Manual and with national and local regulations concerning electrical safety. Installation requirements The DPX 5080 must be placed on a hard, flat, stable surface with a free space of 20 cm (8") at the back and on the right, approximately 1 metre (40") on...
  • Page 24 However, it is recommended that installation of these be carried out by an authorized Purup-Eskofot service technician. Electronics cover Power Differential SCSI RS-232 to imagesetter RS-232 to processor Location of electrical and data connections, on back of unit 3•2 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Working With The Dpx 5080

    Working with the DPX 5080...
  • Page 26 4•0 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Initial Preparation

    INITIAL PREPARATION IMPORTANT: Before carrying out the activities below, make sure that the DPX 5080 and the RipMate software have been properly installed by an authorized Purup-Eskofot service technician according to the instructions in the DPX 5080 Service Manual and RipMate Operator’s Manual.

  • Page 28: Setting Up The Chemistry

    WARNING: Do not lean on the processor or place any- thing heavy on it when it is pulled out, as this may cause the DPX 5080 to tip forward. 3 • Lift off the processor feed guide, roller cover and rack cover.
  • Page 29 “Activator,” and reattach the activator feed tube to the bottle. Activator replenishment bottle Stabilizer replenishment bottle 10 • Push the processor unit in until it clicks into place, and close the processor door. 4•3 Operator’s Manual • DPX 5080...

  • Page 30: Starting Up The Dpx 5080 System

    Initial preparation Starting up the DPX 5080 system Use the following procedure for daily start-up or any time the DPX 5080 has been switched off. 1 • Switch the DPX 5080 on. Power switch 2 • Switch the RIP PC on and start up the program modules in the following order: •...

  • Page 31: Media Setup

    Mounting and unmounting media cassettes The DPX 5080 uses daylight loading media with the emulsion side out. The upper bay at the front of the DPX 5080 is for the input cassette and the lower bay is for the optional take-up cassette for film.

  • Page 32: Loading Media Into An Input Cassette

    Be sure to place the media roll as shown, with the emulsion side facing down (the roll is shown here with a loose end, but actually, it should still be taped down at this point). 5•2 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 33 This must also be cut off. 9 • Tighten the media roll in the cassette by turning the knob on the left-hand side of the cassette clockwise until the edge of the media is 5•3 Operator’s Manual • DPX 5080...
  • Page 34 Media setup lined up with the lip of the cassette. The cassette is now ready for loading. Turn knob clockwise to tighten media roll in cassette 5•4 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Preloading The Media Into The Imagesetter

    1 • Start RipManager, if it is not already running. 2 • From the “DPX 5080” menu, choose “Media Management” to open the “Media Management” window. 3 • In the list of cassettes, click on the name of the currently mounted cassette.

  • Page 36: Setting Up The Output Tray

    2 • Place the tray so that its back end is above the storage brackets but below the holding clips on the wall of the processor panel. Holding clip Place the back end of the tray between the holding clips and the storage brackets. Storage bracket 5•6 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 37 The output tray should now be sitting firmly in horizontal position, supported by the storage brackets. Tilt the tray down in front and up at the back, so the holes in the tray engage the clips. 5•7 Operator’s Manual • DPX 5080...
  • Page 38 6•0 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Calibration

    CALIBRATION Calibrating the DPX 5080 IMPORTANT: The DPX 5080 must be calibrated before use. For information on how to do this, please see the “Calibration” chapter of the RipMate Operator’s Manual. 6•1 Operator’s Manual • DPX 5080...
  • Page 40 7•0 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Media Management

    10 different media types. Since RipMate does not know which cassette has been physically placed in the DPX 5080, you have to give it this information by selecting the relevant cassette from the Preloaded – Upper drop-down menu in the Media Manage- ment window.

  • Page 42: Automatic Monitoring Of The Optional Take-Up Cassette For Film

    Automatic monitoring of the optional take-up cassette for film If you are using the film handling option, note that the DPX 5080 will auto- matically carry out an EJECT command if the length of media in the take-up cassette reaches the allowed maximum of 10 m (33 feet).
  • Page 43 Use a name that uniquely identifies that media type. The name you define here will automatically be added to the Media drop-down list in the Edit Cassettes window, so you can select it when you define input cassettes. 7•3 Operator’s Manual • DPX 5080...
  • Page 44 14 • When you are completely finished defining media and cassettes, click on “OK” to close the “Media Management” window. 15 • You can now restart RipMate by selecting “Start-up RipMate” from RipManager’s “RipMate” menu. 7•4 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 45: How To Define An Input Cassette

    RipMate is running. 2 • In the “RipManager” window, select “Media Management” from the “DPX 5080” menu to open the “Media Management” window. 3 • Click on “Edit Cassettes” to open the “Edit Cassettes” window. 4 • Click on an unused line in the cassette list.
  • Page 46 10 • If relevant, use the “Media Feed Adjustment” section to calibrate the plate length. This function is used for fine-tuning the plate length if you are exposing polyester plates in “cut to size” mode. 7•6 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 47 13 • When you are completely finished defining media and cassettes, click on “OK” to close the “Media Management” window. 14 • You can now restart RipMate by selecting “Start Up RipMate” from RipManager’s “RipMate” menu. 7•7 Operator’s Manual • DPX 5080...

  • Page 48: Backing Up And Retrieving Media And Cassette Definitions

    Media management Backing up and retrieving media and cassette definitions The media and cassette definitions you set up are stored in the DPX 5080’s firmware and are found there by RipManager. We recommend that you store a backup copy of your media and cassette definitions in another location, in case it is needed later.

  • Page 49: Customizing The Processor And Take-Up Parameters

    Parameters for the on-line media processor 1 • Select “Preferences” from RipManager’s “DPX 5080” menu to open the “Device Preferences” window. 2 • In the “Online Processor” section, type in the desired values for: •...
  • Page 50 3 • Click on “OK” to confirm the new values. Parameters for the optional take-up cassette 1 • Select “Preferences” from RipManager’s “DPX 5080” menu to open the “Device Preferences” window. 2 • In the “Takeup Cassette ” section, type in the desired values for “Maximum Takeup Length”...
  • Page 51 300 mm (11.8"), but some processors may require a longer lead to make sure that the exposed media is not exposed to light before entering the processor. 3 • Click on “OK” to confirm the new values. 7•11 Operator’s Manual • DPX 5080...
  • Page 52 8•0 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Maintenance requirements The DPX 5080 requires very little maintenance. However, to keep it in perfect working order, we strongly recommend that you follow the maintenance instructions below. Imagesetter maintenance The imagesetter unit should be serviced every three months by an authorized Purup-Eskofot service technician, who will perform the necessary cleaning and lubrication.
  • Page 54 Maintenance Drain the processor’s waste tank 1 • Switch the DPX 5080 on and open the processor door. 2 • Remove the drain hose from its storage hook on the inside of the door and connect it to the waste tank drain point, which is located in front of the chemistry containers.
  • Page 55 This is done to restore power, as power is automatically shut off when the processor unit is pulled out. 2 • Drain the waste tank as described above under “Drain the processor’s waste tank.” 8•3 Operator’s Manual • DPX 5080...
  • Page 56 At the same time, use a soft brush to clean the two sensors on the side wall of the activator tank, near the gear. Clean the activator circulation pump 1 • Screw the overflow pipes back into place and fill the activator tank with clean water. 8•4 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 57 Maintenance 2 • Push the processor unit in until it locks into place. 3 • Turn the DPX 5080 off. Then turn it on again and let it run for one minute. 4 • Push the release lever down and pull out the processor unit.
  • Page 58 Drain the processor’s waste tank again 1 • Push the processor unit in until it locks into place. 2 • Drain the waste tank as described above under “Drain the processor’s waste tank.” 3 • Close the processor door. 8•6 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    5080 menu in RipManager. Media will not load If the DPX 5080 refuses to load media from the input cassette, check that: • The media has been placed in the input cassette so the emulsion side is facing down when the cassette is mounted in the DPX 5080.
  • Page 60 5 • Press the black lock buttons to release the light shield 2 & 4 • Remove the cassettes by pulling them out and cutting the media free. Light shield 9•2 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 61 Conveyor unit If necessary, the conveyor can be pulled forward (be careful not to break the attached cable!). Be sure the conveyor locks into place when you push it back. 9•3 Operator’s Manual • DPX 5080...
  • Page 62 11 • Slide the input cassette and, if relevant, the take-up cassette into their bays and lower the cassette lid. 12 • Turn the DPX 5080 on. 9•4 DPX 5080 • Operator’s Manual...
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