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1. Vi Intensity Levels Graph Style Absolute Zoom in Figure 5 15 Exposure Window This window displays graphs of the exposure duration per pixel and the light intensity level adjustments performed to compensate for variations Typically these two graphs mirror each other Status Displays Good Over Under or Missed Good pulse width is within specification Over the pulse width range exceeded 604ns Under the pulse width range was less than 877s Missed data was not read Pulse Widths Data Range Displays the Maximum and Minimum Pulse Width Data Range exposure time for each color channel measured in nanoseconds for the previous image 5 16 46353 C gt LightJet Explorer Intensity Levels Data Range Displays the Maximum and Minimum light levels for each color channel measured during the previous image Pulse Widths Displays a graph of the measured Pulse Width Data collected for each color channel during the backscan of the last image Intensity Levels Displays a graph of the measured Intensity Levels Data collected for each color channel during the backscan of the last image Absolute Displays the data using the full possible range Since this range is very large typically the absolute graph looks like a fairly flat line Zoom In Displays the data using the range of the raw data This zoom in look allows you to view very sma
2. Press button to reset Gray Balance Clear Current Gray Balance Back Hests Cancel Figure 3 13 Print Gray Balance Pattern Window To calibrate gray balance 1 Select Print Gray Balance Pattern The progress is reported on the Print Gray Balance Pattern Window 2 Process the Calibration image and trim the excess media away as shown in Figure 3 9 Ensure that you do not get any finger prints on the calibration image 3 Select Next gt The Read Calibration Strips Window opens as shown in Figure 3 10 4 As prompted read in each of the four rows of densities in turn As the densities are downloaded to LightJet Fusion they are displayed in the left hand list box and graphed in the right hand box Notes 1 The Exposure Values are no longer displayed on this window Once the first iteration is complete these values cannot be changed 3 12 46353 C gt Gray Balance Calibration 5 Select Next gt The Check Gray Balance Window opens as shown in Figure 3 14 This window displays another graph containing a white center portion with a yellow area above and below it 2 LightJet Fusion Check Gray Balance Gray Balance Gray Balance Convergence terate Gray Balance i Finish Gray Balance A ecommended Back Next gt Cancel Figure 3 14 Check Gray Balance Window 6 If any of the Red Green or Blue curves extend outside of the center white area select lter
3. 10 Select Manual Update to manually import your Gray Balance into System Manager The Export Gray Balance Window displays the import instructions as shown in Figure 3 16 Notes 1 Applicable only with the LightJet 5900 2 Applicable only with the LightJet 5900 3 14 46353 C gt Gray Balance Calibration LightJet Fusion Export Gray Balance 00 Figure 3 16 Export Gray Balance Manual instructions 11 Select Next gt For the LightJet 5900 if the resolution is Res 16 or 200 dpi the Select Configuration Window opens as shown in Figure 3 3 If the resolution is Res 12 the Select Setup Type Window opens as shown in Figure 3 17 46353 C 3 15 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt LightJet Fusion Select Setup Type Select Desired Option and press Mest Gray balance calibration is required with new material batches Fusion calibration ts required for printing long length images Fusion Calibration Collect Vdac information if sou have never collected this information before Collect vdac information lt Back Next gt Cancel Figure 3 17 Select Setup Type Window 12 Select Fusion Calibration and then to continue or to quit out of LightJet Fusion 13 For stand alone mode i e with LightJet 430 or 500XL When the Gray Balance calibration is finalized in the Check Gray Balance Window the Export Gray Balance Window opens as shown in Figure 3 18 below Notes 1 The manu
4. File Select File Wowngad Figure 5 7 Load Firmware Window 1 Once in Download Firmware mode Firmware must be loaded or the LightJet re powered to bring it back on line 2 See the LightJet 430 User s Manual for information 5 8 46353 C gt LightJet Explorer Select select File to select the location of the firmware file to load Select to execute and download the firmware Status messages and the percent complete are displayed as the loading progresses When complete the window displays Complete Select to close the Load Firmware Window and return to the Main Menu The LightJet will re initialize and perform the power up test sequence EEPROM Button The EEPROM window allows modification of the various system settings that change when certain parts are replaced such as the main processor board or optical components Typically these modifications are performed by your local service representative Select in the Main Menu to open the EEPROM Window appropriate to your LightJet EEPROM Common Fields Each LightJet product has a unique EEPROM Window The following elements are common to more than one LightJet EEPROM Window File Menu The File Menu allows you to save EEPROM settings to file or open previously saved settings EEPROM Menu The EEPROM Menu allows you to update the EEPROM with new values Machine Serial Number The machine s serial number Start of Line The number of millimet
5. Imported is selected the Open Window opens as shown in Figure 5 3 3 Notes 1 Applicable only to the LightJet 5900 2 LightJet Explorer 2 4 does not support automatic loading of Exposure Compensation values for System Manager Gray Balance calibrations 3 See Common Windows on page 5 2 5 26 46353 C gt LightJet Explorer Fusion Fusion Options Material Configuration ame Figure 5 29 Fusion Window Material Select the LightJet Fusion calibration from the drop down list box This list contains all calibrations listed in LightJet Fusion Select to cancel and close the Fusion Window Select to accept your selection and close the Fusion Window Select to cancel and close the Configure Printing Window Select to apply your changes and close the Configure Printing Window becomes enabled when the image and Gray Balance material have both been identified Select to print the image If you wish to print multiple images see LightJet Queue on page Error Bookmark not defined Pattern Print Button Pattern Print allows LightJet 5000 and LightJet 430 users to print an image that tests for light leakage in the optics Select in the Utilities Menu the Pattern Print Window opens as shown in Figure 5 30 Notes 1 The associated Exposure Compensation values are automatically entered in the appropriate fields of the Material Selection Window 46353 C 9 27 LightJet FE Open Interface User Gui
6. LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Optical Motors Ed File Status Light Levels Red Green Blue Shutter Position Closed Turret n a N D Light fi 718 fi 604 21 45 Red Dre cia Maximum A 688 24989 26241 Attenuator Good Good Good Minimum 433 487 435 Neutral Density Filter Motor Curves Figure 5 5 Optical Motors Window All of the fields on the Optical Motors Window are display only and provide detailed information of the Optical Motors Each are described below File Menu Select Export or Exit Selecting Export allows you to save the raw data in a text file Selecting Exit closes the Optical Motors Window Shutter Position Displays the current status of the Shutter Position as either Open or Closed Attenuator Displays the current status of the Red Green and Blue Attenuators as Good or Failed Failed indicates attenuator setpoints could not be reached If an error condition occurs call your local service representative N D Light Reads the Red Green and Blue light values after ND tests are performed Attenuator setpoints from EEPROM Setup screen 10 After printing completes the light levels displayed are the attenuator setpoints the exposure levels set in System Manager software Minimum Displays the Red Green and Blue minimum light level observed during the ND test Maximum Displays the Red Green
7. Select to set the Attenuators Time allowance required is approximately 3 minutes The Utilities Dialog Box opens as shown in Figure 5 17 It may take several minutes to re servo the neutral density filter wheels Do you wish to continue Figure 5 17 Utilities Dialog Box Select to proceed or to cancel When you proceed the Resolution Window opens as shown in Figure 5 18 Resolution Ei Resolution Options Resolution j2 pels mm 5 18 46353 C gt LightJet Explorer Figure 5 18 Resolution Window Select the resolution to set from the Resolution drop list of supported resolutions Select to set the Attenuators for the selected resolution When the operation is complete the Utilities Dialog Box is displayed as shown in Figure 5 19 Sh Li Attenuation complete Figure 5 19 Utilities Dialog Box Select to return to the Utilities Menu Run X Scan Button Runs the Cross Scan back and forward on the LightJet 5900 Run Media Run Media allows LightJet 5900 and LightJet 430 users to perform consecutive media advances without imaging Select in the Utilities Menu to open the Run Media Window as shown in Figure 5 20 46353 C 9 19 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Media Advance Parameters Number of Advances lo Delay Between Advances seconds fo Status Cumulative Count 0 Current Advance na Status n a Start Reset Count Figure 5 20 Run Media Window Media Advance
8. In System Manager if an image fails it is reported in the Print Queue Window Select the job to view the detected error If the error is Scan Line Arrived Late the Host computer did not deliver the data to the LightJet 5900 fast enough data underflow If data under flow is suspected process the image to see if it is characteristic of this error To resolve a data underflow problem check the following Ensure that no other activity is taking place on the Host computer including any screen savers Ensure that Use the LightJet to Scale whenever possible is selected in System Manager Ensure that Minimize Material Usage is selected Ensure that Use the default media color is selected for the Page color Ensure that PostScript Defaults specify Swap to Disk before loading any PostScript files If data underflow continues try printing the image at half speed If your host computer meets specifications you have two SCSI boards One for the hard drives and another for the LightJet 5900 The SCSI card for the hard drives is shipped from the factory with wide enabled fast enabled but ultrafast disabled If you re only running internal devices and Notes 1 For best results do not interpolate more than 200 when printing long length images 2 Selecting a color for the background requires System Manager to provide background data to the LightJet increasing the file size dramatically 6 2 46353 C gt Troubleshooting y
9. LightJet FE Setup InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing LightJet FE on your computer 4 Back BANGE 6 Check the box if you want to view the release notes Click Finish to complete the installation Configuring LightJet FE Each software application that talks to the LightJet must have the correct communications parameters set This includes LightJet Fusion LightJet Explorer and System Manager if applicable This section describes setting these parameters in LightJet Fusion and LightJet Explorer LightJet Fusion Communications and Vdac Information When LightJet Fusion is installed the communication parameters may not be set properly for communication with the LightJet The first time LightJet Fusion is launched the Collect Vdac Information Window opens as shown in Figure 2 5 This allows you to set the communication parameters and collect Vdac information from the LightJet 2 Notes 1 Vdac information allows LightJet Fusion to reduce site to site variables making calibration easier and faster 2 Vdac information is required by the Auto Dmax feature 2 10 46353 C gt Getting Started LightJet Fusion Collect Ydac Information Pressing the button collects Vdac information The LightJet should be stabilized before collecting Ideally it should be powered on for 2 hours SCSI Parameters SCSI Id fe SCSI Host Id 3 lt Back Next gt Cancel Figure 2
10. Oc LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide Revision C January 2003 Oc Display Graphics Systems 2002 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED gt Copyright Company Information and Laser Safety Standards Compliance Table of Contents Copyright and Document History vil Product Support Documentation and Service vii 1 DOCS 01120 EE E E EN 1 1 Software License Agreement 1 1 2 Getting Stared EEE es nan 2 1 LightJet FE OE RE NE 2 1 Kanal oe EEE on 2 1 Product 20 ol ors 0 es ans ns a meer 2 1 LightJet FE Host Requirements 2 2 LightJet 5900 Processor Stability srarrrvrrrrrrrnronranrenrrnrrnrrvrrvervasvarrenrennnnenn 2 2 LightJet Calibration Stability Tips 2 4 LightJet 5900 Environmental Considerations sraresrrvrsvenrrvrsvenrrvrsvenrrrrrsennn 2 5 Remote Diagnostic Requirements cccccccessssssscsssssssssssssrssessesseesesseserseesersees 2 5 Network Internet ACCESS ua rene 2 6 Direct Dial up to Oc Display Graphics Systems srrrrrnrrrrorvornrrnrerrerververnnn 2 6 Direct Dial up Internet ACCESS rrrarrrernrnnrennrrnrennrrnrenvennvrsvennrrsrennnnnresnennnenne 2 6 Modem installation 2 6 External Serial Modem ccccccsccccscssssssssssssssssscseseessessessesaesesesseseeseesaesaseaees 2 6 ETA BNR 2 7 91100000 2 EE 2 1 Bel MEG FE ET EEE 2 1 Configuring LightJet FE 2 10 LightJet Fusion Communications and Vdac Informati
11. opens Select Copy only the settings choose 8 Press Hext twice The Media Properties Window opens Set the Media Type to the appropriate type the Media Size to 50 X 100 and the Resolution to 12 pixels mm 2 9 Press Hest The Exposure Values Window opens 10 In LightJet Fusion press twice to go to the Print Gray Balance Pattern Window Press Print Options to view the Exposure Values that were set by Auto Dmax Memorize or record these values 11 In System Manager enter the Exposure Values used by the calibration 12 Press ext the Calibration Type Window opens Select Import an Existing Calibration and press Select Select the lin file that has the same name as the configuration 13 Press Hext and then Finish The software automatically returns you to the Configurations Window 14 Press Select The imported configuration is selected and you are returned to the Setup Window Select to close the Setup Window You are now ready to proceed to Fusion Calibration Fusion Calibration Fusion Calibration is applicable to the LightJet 5900 only Fusion Calibration is performed after the Gray Balance Calibration Fusion Calibration is similar to Gray Balance Calibration in the following ways tis performed for each qualified media The process is re iterated until it is within an acceptable margin of error Achieved density values are c
12. the color of fully exposed media after developing is the result of the media chemistry and light levels during exposure The goal of setting Dmax is to obtain the correct Red Green and Blue light levels to produce a neutral Black Gray balance for the media and chemistry combination The light levels are adjusted to obtain target Red Green and Blue densities LightJet Fusion allows both manual and automatic setup of Dmax exposure levels Regardless of which method you use we recommend verification that the target Dmax is within the capability of the media and chemistry combination as follows 1 Expose a sample of the media to daylight 1 second exposure 2 Develop the sample 3 Measure and record the Red Green and Blue densities 4 Compare these densities with the target densities provided with your software release or new targets disk 5 Verify that the target Dmax is achievable f your achieved Dmax is at least 0 40 above the target Dmax or your achieved Dmin is at least 0 01 below the target Dmin use the target Dmax or Dmin The target is achievable f your achieved Dmax is below the target Dmax you will be unable to achieve an acceptable Dmax This is indicative of a processor problem and must be resolved before proceeding see Product Applicability on page 2 1 46353 C 3 3 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Setting Auto Dmax When the calibration strip is read in LightJet Fusion finds the
13. 1024 1536 3072 Delay Line Min f10 0 3 2 3 1 VENER Away Hi Steps to Max 57 60 53 i Scan Geometry n a n a 0 le 2 X Scan Skew n a Spinner Offset 100 far je Fractional Divider 0 4 3 144 2 Res 12 esis xscanOfse 272 fs poa M Res 16 e7077 Fos fore 200 DPI n a Optical Attenuator Red Green Blue Attenuator Red Green Blue Res 12 fi 3000 2600 2000 200 DPI n a n a n a Res 16 71 00 fi 410 fi 111 Hole Finding 34600 Update EEPROM Figure 5 9 LightJet 5900 EEPROM Window X Scan Geometry This is the Home to Away and Away to Home Geometry correction factors This value is set at the factory or by your local service representative and is blank on non RS machines X Scan Skew The cross scan skew correction factor corrects for skew of long length images in the cross scan direction Incorporated with firmware version 3 5 or higher this correction provides a skew artifact of no more than 0 3mm in either the along scan or cross scan directions To determine this number perform the following steps 1 From the LightJet 5900 Control Panel print the Media Align Print The cyan lines are printed first and on the in feed side the magenta lines are printed second and on the out feed side There are ticks every 1 cm with a larger tick every 10 cm You should see at least 13 large ticks 120 cm The goal is
14. 2 As shown in Figure 3 6 a warning message opens reminding you that the LightJet 5900 must be in Linearization Mode LightJet Status Figure 3 6 LightJet Status Warning Notes 1 Before you print your first Auto Dmax Pattern you can over ride the default initial Exposure Values If you have achieved Dmax for this media previously use those exposure settings to minimize the number of iterations to achieve Dmax 2 This button reads Print Auto Dmin Pattern if the selected target is for a positive material 3 6 46353 C gt Gray Balance Calibration 9 Select As shown in Figure 3 7 the Print Gray Balance Pattern Window now displays Cancel LightJet Fusion Print Gray Balance Pattern and the status of the print process is displayed beneath it Print Control Downloading Data Eee Red 4 Green 140 Blue 11 Resolution Cancel Figure 3 7 Print Gray Balance Pattern Window Status 10 When printing is finished the Plot Done Dialog Box opens as shown in Figure 3 8 Note the time for processing the image this is important due to the effects of exposure latency 1 Plot Done Please Wait until 10 52 4M before processing Time remaining before processing 8 minutes 59 seconds Figure 3 8 Plot Done Dialog Box Notes 1 During the printing process both Cancel buttons cancel the print When the printing process is finished or cancelled the Canc
15. shown in Figure 5 26 Notes 1 Clearing the EEPROM will have catastrophic results 46353 C 5 23 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt 2 This action cannot be un done re you absolutely certain Figure 5 26 Second EEPROM Dialog Box Select to proceed or to cancel Print Button The Print Button allows LightJet users to print single images directly from LightJet Explorer 2 4 using a Configuration from System Manager or LightJet Fusion Select in the Utilities Menu to print an image directly from LightJet Explorer The Printing Window opens the as shown in Figure 5 27 Printing File Specification Sizing Methods Image File n a f Scaling Factors f Fit to Size Width Height Size in Pixels n a n a Scaling Factors EE shan Width Scaling Factor 2 1 00 00 dd me Ed Erulsjerille Height Scaling Factor 72 1 00 00 Use Replication IY Advance Media Sharpening Balm 0 Sharp r fa Stretch Height Egua Resolution Options of Copies Material 12 pixels mm 1 Path n a Select Material an Close Figure 5 27 Printing Window 9 24 46353 C gt LightJet Explorer File Specification Displays the selected image file name and size The image is identified by selecting Select Image 1 The Open Window opens allowing you to select the image Browse for the image select it and then select ok Printing Options Select the required printing options for the image as follows Bi di
16. 0 65535 For example 236 873 the Integer Part is 236 Fractional Part is calculated by multiplying the Decimal Part the numbers to the right of the decimal by 65535 rounded to the nearest whole number For example 236 873 the Fractional Part is 0 873 x 65535 57212 Select to select a 24 bit image The Open Window opens allowing you to select the image This image must be less than or equal to 3 MB Pixel height or width must be less than 15544 pixels Pixel line height or width is calculated as Lx 1 F 65535 where L Pixel Line Interger Part F Fractional Part Select to execute When complete a file simulate omp is created in the LightJet Explorer Root directory This file should look the same as the original otherwise the main processor board is faulty In this case call your local service representative for assistance 46353 C 5 15 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Select to close the Simulate Print Window and return to the Main Menu Exposure Button Select in the Main Menu to view the backscan operation The Exposure Window opens as shown in Figure 5 15 Exposure Ed File Status Pulse Widths Data Range Intensity Levels Data Range Red Good Red Green Blue Red Green Blue Green Good Maximum 395 ai 2 425 Maximum 5545 fi 173 fi 774 Blue Good Minimum 333 406 333 Minimum 651 2 fi 159 fi 661 Pulse Widths Graph Style f Absolute Zoom ir
17. 36 Gbyte SCSI 10 000 rpm drives for storage and spooling image data Adaptec 19160 SCSI controller for the LightJet and the SCSI storage drive 512 Mbyte RAM CD ROM 100Mbit Base T network card for data transfer Hard drives SCSI hard drives have the superior performance that is required for this application Ultra 160 hard drives offer exceptional performance especially in the high RPM versions 10 000 rpm Two Ultra 160 hard drives are required to spool data to the host and send data to the LightJet 430 simultaneously SCSI Controllers The recommended SCSI controller is Adaptec If the hard drive used for the Operating System is SCSI two controllers are required The first is for the Operating System hard drive and other peripherals The second is for the two 9 GB hard disks and communication with the LightJet 430 Windows NT Configure the operating system for the maximum recommended virtual memory Disks are formatted as NTFS Load all current Microsoft Service Packs Windows NT 4 0 currently at Service Pack 5 Do not use screen savers because they significantly drain CPU resources The system should be as clean as possible with a minimum of extraneous applications loaded The two drives for image data should be completely free of user data Network Use PCI network interface cards Load only the protocol that is required for your network unneeded protocols use resources Host Configuration for Plug amp Play Computers Plug
18. 4 4 Configure Printing Window Be sure that the software is configured with Remote Hotfolders In the Spooler Paths enter the spooler drive paths that were configured previously D Spooler and E Spooler B If files fail to print a log can be found in C LightJetFE LJExplor Logs describing why the print failed check that the log folder was created if not create a new folder 4 4 46353 C gt LightJet Queue Configure Queues To configure the queue parameters select File Configure Queues The Configure Queues Window opens as shown in Figure 4 5 Configure Queues x Sizing Methods C Scaling Factors Fit to Size Scaling Factors Queue Parameters Resolution PF Bi Directional F Allow Long Length Width Scaling Factor 4 n a Height Scaling Factor 3 n a Use Replication I Advance Media Star Paused Fit to Size Sharpness z Size In Inches Stretch width to Equal n a Stretch Height to Equal n a Copies n a Calibration Details Path n a Red Greer Blue Exposure Comp hva n a n a Material Path n a Select Material Cancel Figure 4 5 Configure Queues Window NOTE Important make sure that both Advance Media and Start Paused are checked in the Configure Queue window See below for their function Queue Options Select the queue and identify the path of the HotFolder Resolution Select the resolution for all prints from the drop
19. GENERAL ERROR Create File Error 6 6 Gray Balance Calibration Problems 6 6 LightJet 5900 Files for Analysis 6 7 LightJet 5900 Imported Fusion Calibration Missing 6 7 LightJet 5900 Fusion Calibration Not In Cone 6 7 46353 C iil LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt List of Figures Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 3 Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 Figure 2 6 Figure 2 7 Figure 2 8 Figure 2 9 Figure 2 10 Figure 2 11 Figure 2 12 Figure 2 13 Figure 3 1 Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 Figure 3 4 Figure 3 5 Figure 3 6 Figure 3 7 Figure 3 8 Figure 3 10 Figure 3 11 Figure 3 12 Figure 3 13 Figure 3 14 Figure 3 15 Figure 3 16 Figure 3 17 Figure 3 18 Figure 3 19 Figure 3 20 Figure 3 21 Figure 3 22 Figure 3 23 Figure 3 24 Figure 3 25 Figure 3 26 Good Processor Consistency 2 4 Poor Processor Consistency 2 4 Install LightJet FE Window 2 8 Select Images to Install Window rrsrrrronronrenrnnrrvrrvrrnrrnrrvrrvesvenrennennenennr 2 9 Collect Vdac Information Window oserrosroronrenrenrrnrrnrrvervesverronrenrenennnr 2 11 Collection Succeeded Dialogue Window rrvrnvrrvrnvrrvenranrenrenrrnrrvrrvennn 2 12 Print Options Window nee me me 2 12 Setup WiINdOW EE EE 2 13 LJEXpIOrer cto FI ea e aaa a ee eo 2 14 ShortCut Properties Window 2 15 Remote Options Window Modem 2 15 Remote Options Window Internet 2 16 XRite Opt
20. LightJet Explorer Power Supply Es Voltage Values Minimum Masxinum Measured Minimum Maximum Measured 5 Logic 4 75 5 25 5 01 15 20 16 80 16 07 5 Analog 14 75 15 25 15 08 AT 16 80 F 5 20 1 15 93 5 Analog 5 25 4 75 4 56 l 11 40 12 60 411 98 12 STEP 11 40 12 60 12 06 wra 12 60 11 40 11 595 12 Analog 11 40 12 60 11 87 Sample Ref 0 3 89 p 30 4 09 12 Analog 12 60 7 11 40 1 12 02 Sample Ref 1 3 69 ja 30 4 10 24 VCRF 22 80 25 20 23 78 Ground 0 30 jo 30 0 00 Motor Dac 12 60 12 60 3 48 Ground 1 1 0 30 jo 30 0 00 Figure 5 31 Power Supply Window The Minimum and Maximum fields display the tolerance range for each voltage value The measured voltages are displayed in the Measured field and should fall between the Minimum and Maximum fields If the measured voltage is not within specification call your local service representative Select Xl in the upper right corner of the window to close the Retrieve Log Window and return to the Main Menu Power Levels This tool assists System Manager users to estimate the correct exposure values to achieve Dmax Dmin 1 Select in the Main Menu to open the Power Levels Window as shown in Figure 5 32 2 Notes 1 Applicable to the LightJet 5900 only LightJet Fusion calculates Dmax Dmin automatically 2 You must overshoot Dmax in order for one of the steps to come close enough to Dmax to estimate the power level If you
21. Parameters As requested enter the number of advances and the delay between advances in seconds Status Displays the number of advances completed so far this session in the Cumulative Count field the number of the current advance and the status of the current advance Retrieve Log Allows you to retrieve and view the last 200 lines of LightJet activity Select in the Utilities Menu to open the Retrieve Log Window as shown in Figure 5 21 5 20 46353 C gt LightJet Explorer File TE TE KR NON EEE EEE Log Data Read optical motor diagnostic Read optical motor diagnostic Read light source diagnostic Read light source diagnostic Read backscan diagnostic Read backscan diagnostic Read backscan diagnostic Read backscan diagnostic Read backscan diagnostic Read backscan diagnostic Read backscan diagnostic Read backscan diagnostic Read backscan diagnostic Read backscan diagnostic Read backscan diagnostic Read backscan diagnostic Read processor board tests Figure 5 21 Retrieve Log Window Select File Save As to save the log as a text file Select XJ in the upper right corner of the window to close the Retrieve Log Window and return to the Main Menu Board Tests Button Select in the Utilities Menu to open the Main Processor Board Tests Window as shown in Figure 5 22 This window allows you to perform an array of Main Processor Board Tests Notes 1 See Common Windows on page 5 2 4
22. Processor PCB specific do not change under any circumstances Fractional Divider Scaling of images in the along scan direction This value is determined at the factory Do not adjust this value unless in consultation with your local service representative Spinner Offset Spinner motor driver phase offsets Main Processor PCB specific do not change under any circumstances X scan Offset Cross scan motor driver phase offsets Main Processor PCB specific do not change under any circumstances Select Update EEPROM to update the EEPROM with the currently displayed values The EEPROM Password Window opens as shown in Figure 5 8 The correct password must be entered in order to save the EEPROM changes EEPROM Password Ei Please enter the EEPROM password l Cance Figure 5 8 EEPROM Password Window Select to close the EEPROM Window and return to the Main Menu LightJet 5900 EEPROM Window Figure 5 9 is the EEPROM Window for the LightJet 5000 Fields that are unique to the LightJet 5900 are defined below 5 10 46353 C gt LightJet Explorer File EEPROM System gt p Main Processor Board Machine Serial Number 3008635 Board Serial Number fs7on107 Start of Line 716 Firmware Version fm210 Red Green Blue Firmware Checksum 344758 Gain DAC 2210 fisso 230 Red Green Blue Laser On Time o o o o o o Offset DAC 1635 315 1315 Backscan Video
23. amp Play support is available for most new computers Plug amp Play automatically configures the adapters which may be wrong Consult your host computer supplier LightJet 5900 Processor Stability The processor requirements for the LightJet 5900 due to the nature of digital printing are generally higher than for conventional printing Processor selection has a strong influence on the following objectives Achieving the best possible results Calibrating as quickly and consistently as possible Maintaining calibrations with minimal effort Notes 1 Specifications and design are subject to change without notice 2 These are minimum requirements For maximum productivity we recommend the fastest computer currently available The speed of the computer is improved with CPU speed memory disk speed etc Please contact your host supplier for details 2 2 46353 C gt Getting Started Reducing media wastage for calibrations and updates Achieving the fastest production possible To the degree that these objectives are important to you please consider the following recommended processor features Deep Tank processor with 2 or more circulation pumps one for agitation only This provides a uniform high rate agitation resulting in better process uniformity over a 50 x100 print area Bellows type replenishment pump solid state heat controllers with proportional controls and replenishment rates calculated on square foota
24. as shown in Figure 5 33 below 5 30 46353 C gt LightJet Explorer About LightJet Explorer LightJet Explorer Version 2 4 00 O Cymbolc Sciences Int Copyright 1999 Figure 5 33 About LightJet Explorer Window This window allows you to view the version number and copyright information Select to close the About LightJet Explorer Window and return to the Main Menu End of Section 46353 C 5 31 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 5 32 46353 C gt Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting Media Handling LightJet 5900 End Of Roll Error When Loading An End of Roll error may occur when loading a new roll of media if The media did not feed straight The leading edge is damaged To correct this situation 1 Press Escape to clear the error Press Online to take the LightJet 5900 Off line Press Setup to enter the Setup menu Press Down to go to Motor Control Press Enter to enter the Motor Control Menu Press Down to go to Reverse all Motors Enter the number of inches to back the media up Turn out the lights and the back light on the Control Panel ee SS oe oS OP Open the infeed door Check the leading edge of the media for any tears creases or defects If the leading edge is damaged trim it as follows Pull the media out so that the leading edge is outside of the machine Close the door again so that the media on the
25. ensure that the line will not appear on your next print General Issues LightJet 5900 GENERAL ERROR Create File Error If you receive the CreateFile Error Dialog Box shown below when you try to save a configuration in System Manager you have used an illegal character s in the configuration name Ensure that configuration names contain only alphanumeric characters spaces are permissible Gray Balance Calibration Problems The symptoms of this problem are Auto Dmax proceeds normally Every iteration of the Gray Balance looks identical to the 1 1 print The Returned Target Densities in the gray log file lists zero for all entries This problem happens when Fusion displays an error message after reading in the density data The customer Selects OK to the error message The customer proceeds with balancing When an error message is displayed in Fusion it is vital that the cause of the error be remedied before proceeding Even though some errors can be cleared by pressing OK you should not just simply proceed without fixing the cause Also it is very easy to Select OK without reading the message and therefore not realizing an error occurred The following list provides the specific errors that cause this problem and the 1 F causes for these errors ae Remedy a data must be read from Dmax One or more E ___ have been read in Ensure strips are read in from to Dmin backwards A 1
26. marked MENU 2 Press the far left button until P5 appears 3 Press the button under edit 4 Press the button under cnfg 5 Press the buttons under LANG and TONE to set your preferences Notes 1 You must select a configuration and print a calibration image before you can open the Read Calibration Strips Window 46353 C 2 17 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt 6 Press the button under net until OFF appears 7 Press the far left button until P2 appears 8 Press the button under lopreset until CUSTOM appears 9 Press the button under load P2a appears on the left side of the readout 10 Press the button under RCI until ON appears 11 Press the button under PINS until OFF appears 12 Press the button under XON until xon appears 13 Press the far left button and P2b appears NOTE The following displayed values are case sensitive make sure the display shows the case exactly as indicated before moving to the next step 14 Press the button under DPT until DPT appears 15 Press the button under COMP until COMP appears 16 Press the button under ALF until ALF appears 17 Press the far left button and P2c appears 18 Press the button under DEL until del appears 19 Press the button under AXMT until AXMT appears 20 Press t
27. remaining provisions This License Agreement and Limited Warranty shall constitute the entire and exclusive agreement between you and Oc Display Graphics Systems Upon receipt by Oc Display Graphics Systems of your completed User Agreement Registration Form enclosed you will be registered as a licensed user Support from Oc Display Graphics Systems or its distributor as well as information regarding Software updates will be available to registered users only By opening this package you acknowledge that you have read and understood this license agreement and limited warranty and that you agree to be bound by its terms and conditions End of Section 1 2 46353 C gt Getting Started 2 Getting Started LightJet FE Overview LightJet FE Open Interface software accepts digital files from networks and third party RIPs using hot folder queuing It opens the LightJet to third party software that produces uncompressed RGB TIFF files LightJet FE contains LightJet Queue LightJet Fusion and LightJet Explorer in one package Each is described below LightJet Queue Hotfolder support LightJet Explorer Diagnostic support LightJet Fusion Gray Balance and Fusion calibration support Terminology Home End When you are facing the front of the LightJet the Home End is on the Left Away End When you are facing the front of the LightJet the Home End is on the Right Dmax the measured density of Black On negative materials
28. step that is nearest to the target density in each color channel The light level used for each of these steps is then used to calculate the exposure values for the next print To achieve Dmax using Auto Dmax perform the following steps 1 Place the LightJet 5900 in Linearization Mode In Single Sheet mode select Linearization Mode from the Media Menu on the LightJet 5900 control panel The LightJet 430 does not require this step 2 Launch LightJet Fusion The Select Configuration Window opens as shown in Figure 3 3 LightJet Fusion Select Configuration Select Configuration Name Configuration Mame Configuration Configuration Name material Agfa Signum Glossy revC No gray scale iterations have been performed No Fusion calibration iterations have been performed Mew Copy Remove 4 Back E Cancel Figure 3 3 Select Configuration Window 3 select to create a new Configuration The Create New Configuration Window opens as shown in Figure 3 4 1 Notes 1 Auto Dmax is used only with new configurations When updating a configuration Dmax has already been set 3 4 46353 C gt Gray Balance Calibration Create New Configuration Material Agta Signum Matte Cancel Figure 3 4 Create New Configuration Window Enter a meaningful name in the Name Field Do not use non alphanumeric characters such as commas periods or spaces are permissible select the desired qualifi
29. to D 8 Non monotonic in red at X The density values decreased and then Increase the Dmax the Non monotonic in green at X increased again There is a tolerance ofa processor is capable of by Non monotonic in blue at X 0 04 reversal before an error occurs Itis checking the chemistry with a usually in the Dmax region when the control strip and then if Dmax you are trying to achieve is too far necessary increasing the into the saturation point development time Low Dmax in red X ideal Y Dmax has drifted too low in the specified Check the processor chemistry Low Dmax in green X ideal Y color channel The lower limit is 1 50D media batch and densitometer 6 6 46353 C gt Troubleshooting High Dmin in red X ideal Y The Dmin is too high in the specified color Check the processor chemistry High Dmin in green X ideal Y channel The upper limit is 0 50D media batch densitometer and High Dmin in blue X ideal Y the LightJet for light leakage causing fogging LightJet 5900 Files for Analysis When Gray Balance or Fusion calibration problems arise we can analyze the files for you to trouble shoot the problem The file names are Blend log Gray log Expcomp log Iterout lin Final lin Blendcal gan Additionally from the blend system directory picto blend system the Pvdac4kx vdr file is required Call the Help Desk for direction If we are not expecting files and do not know the background informa
30. to make the width of the two prints match so that cross scan skew will be minimized in Long Length prints 2 Develop the print and measure the largest gap between the cyan and magenta tick marks at the away end of the print If the Cyan tick is closest to the away edge of the print the gap is positive If the Magenta tick is closest to the away edge of the print the gap is negative 3 Calculate the correction factor as follows 4 Correction factor gap 12 100 46353 C 9 11 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt 5 Enter the skew correction factor into the EEPROM window of LightJet Explorer 6 Select the Update EEPROM button 7 Print another media align print to verify that the tick marks at both ends of the print line up Hole Finding The attenuator set point for the hole finding operation LightJet 2000 EEPROM Window Figure 5 10 is the EEPROM Window for the LightJet 2000 EEPROM LightJet 2000 961043 rev N Figure 5 10 LightJet 2000 EEPROM Window LightJet 3000 EEPROM Window Figure 5 11 is the EEPROM Window for the LightJet 3000 EEPROM LightJet 3000 6003895 960011 rev k 413464 7440996 frat fr fe fo LE Figure 5 11 LightJet 3000 EEPROM Window 5 12 46353 C gt LightJet Explorer LightJet 430 EEPROM Window Figure 5 12 is the EEPROM Window for the LightJet 430 Fields that are unique to the LightJet 430 are defined below File EEPROM System Main Processor Board Machine Se
31. 10 46353 C gt Gray Balance Calibration Figure 3 12 Auto Dmax Complete Dialogue Box 18 Select ok The Auto Dmax Complete Dialogue Box closes and you are returned to the Print Gray Balance Pattern Window The Re Print Auto Dmax Pattern changes to Print Gray Balance Pattern Setting Dmax Manually To set Dmax manually 1 In the Print Gray Balance Pattern Window shown in Figure 3 5 enter the recommended initial exposure values 2 Print and process the calibration image 3 Read in the first strip of the calibration image compare the achieved Dmax with the target Dmax 4 Estimate the required exposure values to achieve the target Dmax 5 Select lt Back You are returned to the Print Gray Balance Pattern Window and are able to enter the estimated exposure values 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 until your achieved Dmax is within 05 of the target Read in the full strip and select Next gt to continue to Gray Balance Notes 1 If you read in all four strips and select Next you will not be able to manually enter in the exposure values They will be calculated for you by Auto Dmax 46353 C 3 11 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Gray Balance Calibration After Dmax is achieved the Print Gray Balance Pattern Window opens as shown in Figure 3 13 LightJet Fusion Print Gray Balance Pattern Press to start printing m Print Options Clear Gray Balance Iterations
32. 5 Collect Vdac Information Window Naturally the LightJet must be online and the correct parameters must be entered before Vdac information can be collected Enter the parameters and then read the Vdac information as follows 1 Enter the SCSI parameters The SCSI parameters are set in LightJet Fusion LightJet Explorer and System Manager The settings are the same for all three applications SCSI Id The SCSI address of the output device normally 6 SCSI Host ID The number of the host adapter used to communicate with the print device If you are using only one SCSI controller set this option to zero 0 To view this number in Windows NT select Start Settings Control Panel SCSI Adapters select the controller from the list select Properties and view the Device Map SCSIPort 2 Warm up the LightJet for 2 hours and then collect the Vdac information by selecting Collect dac Information The Collection Succeeded Dialogue Window shown in Figure 2 6 indicates collection was successful Notes 1 To view the System Manager SCSI parameters in System Manager select File Setup Port 46353 C 2 11 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Collection Succeeded e 1 The data collection succeeded Figure 2 6 Collection Succeeded Dialogue Window 3 Select and then Net 4 If you wish to modify the communication parameters later due to a hardware configuration change select in the Print Gray
33. 6353 C 9 21 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Figure 5 22 Main Processor Board Tests Window Select Start Tests to perform the tests The Main Processor Board Tests Dialog Box opens as shown in Figure 5 23 Main Processor Board Tests ae Figure 5 23 Main Processor Board Tests Dialog Box Select ves to proceed or No to cancel If you proceed the Board Test Status Dialog Box opens as shown in Figure 5 24 5 22 46353 C gt LightJet Explorer Board Test Status Elapsed Time 01 05 BE Figure 5 24 Board Test Status Dialog Box When the testing is complete the Board Test Status Dialog Box closes and you are returned to the Main Processor Board Tests Window where the results of the tests are displayed If the OverAll Result is Bad the main processor board must be replaced by your local service representative The service engineer will send the defective board back to the factory with a note or repair tag detailing which test s failed Clear EEPROM Button Select to permanently destroy all information in the EEPROM The EEPROM Dialog Box opens as shown in Figure 5 25 requesting confirmation NOTE Do not do this unless expressly advised by your local service representative EEPROM 2 re you certan that you wish to permanently destroy all data in the EEPROM Figure 5 25 EEPROM Dialog Box Select to proceed or to cancel If you proceed the Second EEPROM Dialog Box opens as
34. Balance Pattern Window shown in Figure 3 5 The Print Options Window opens as shown in Figure 2 7 2 Exposure Levels Red 140 Green 140 Blue f110 Resolution 12 pixels mm SCSI Parameters SCSI Id 6 SCSI Host Id fi Cancel Figure 2 7 Print Options Window 5 Enter the SCSI parameters as described above and then select ok The software automatically returns you to the Print Gray Balance Pattern Window LightJet Explorer Communications Select in the Main Menu to open the Setup Window as shown in Figure 2 8 below Notes 1 You must have a configuration selected in order to go to the Print Gray Balance Pattern Window 2 Exposure Level fields are display only 2 12 46353 C gt Getting Started Target Id Host Adapter Figure 2 8 Setup Window Target Id The SCSI address of the output device normally 6 Host Adapter The number of the host adapter used to communicate with the print device If you are using only one SCSI controller set this option to zero 0 To view this number in Windows NT select Start Settings Control Panel SCSI Adapters select the controller from the list select Properties and view the Device Map SCSIPort Remote Menu The Remote Menu has two options Settings and Exit Select Settings to setup for remote connection Select Exit to close the Setup Window The Settings option is disab
35. Black is achieved with the maximum light exposure on positive materials Black is achieved with no light exposure Material targets define maximum Red Green and Blue densities permissible for each material Dmin the measured density of White On positive materials White is achieved with the maximum light exposure on negative materials White is achieved with no light exposure Material targets define minimum Red Green and Blue densities permissible for each material Product Applicability This manual is applicable to the LightJet products The manual indicates applicability by referencing products as follows LightJet 430 applicable only to the LightJet 430 LightJet 5900 applicable only to the LightJet 5900 LightJet 2000 applicable only to the LightJet 2000 LightJet 2180 applicable only to the LightJet 2180 LightJet 500XL applicable only to the LightJet 500XL LightJet applicable to all LightJet products Notes 1 Fusion calibration is applicable only to the LightJet 5900 46353 C 2 1 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt LightJet FE Host Requirements Selection of the correct host platform has an impact on production throughput The LightJet Host requires the following minimum hardware and software Dual Intel Pentium III 866 MHz Processor or better Windows NT 4 0 Workstation Service Pack 5 or greater Windows 2000 or XP Pro 20 Gbyte IDE 7200 RPM hard drive for operating system and applications
36. Blue Laser On Time The total time that the Blue laser has been on Blue Laser Current Status The status the current in amps going to the Blue Laser since power up and during imaging Laser Gain Curves Displays the Laser Gain Curves in 3 formats as follows Notes 1 Applicable to the LightJet 2000 3000 and 2180 2 Applicable to the LightJet 2000 3000 and 2180 46353 C 5 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Absolute displays the raw data Scale to Largest Scales the largest curve to fit the window and then maintains the same aspect ratio for the other curves Scale All Scales all curves to fit the window Video Ramps Displays the Video Ramp curves in 3 formats as follows Absolute displays the raw data Scale to Largest Scales the largest curve to fit the window and all other curves maintaining the same aspect ratio Scale All Scales all curves to fit the window Select ix in the upper right corner of the window to close the Laser System Window and return to the Main Menu Load Firmware Button Oc Display Graphics Systems provides firmware upgrades from time to time To load firmware perform the following steps 1 Notes Put the LightJet in download firmware mode by selecting Download Firmware from the control panel Setup Menu 2 Select in the LightJet Explorer Main Menu to open the Load Firmware Window as shown in Figure 5 7 below Load Firmware x Status _
37. C gt Getting Started 4 Always warm up the LightJet for at least 45 minutes before calibration 5 Avoid fingerprints on the calibration images 6 Watch for subtle light leaks LightJet 5900 Environmental Considerations Any stray light no matter how little that comes in contact with the media will have an adverse affect on the Fusion Calibration During the Fusion Calibration we are calibrating with very small amounts of light change Any stray light will prevent a Fusion Calibration from being successful Light levels which may not affect single exposed images will have a very large affect on the Fusion Calibration To look for light leaks in a darkroom you must first get your eyes accustomed to no light Stay in the darkroom for a minimum of 15 minutes and look for any stray light Sources of common light leaks are Around doors Around the processor Internal light leaks around the plumbing connections on the processor The backlight on the LightJet control panel Lights on electronic equipment Remote Diagnostic Requirements The following information will assist you selecting the hardware required for Remote Diagnostics Refer support issues to your computer support personnel or computer consultant There are three ways to connect with Oce Display Graphics Systems using Remote Diagnostics as follows Network Internet access without a Firewall Direct dial up to Oc Display Graphics Systems Direct dial up Internet A
38. E 5 17 Reset Errors BUON EE EE 5 18 Set Attenuator BUNN Lanser 5 18 RUNX CAN gt COM EE aa nn 5 19 R n Medid EE EEr aia 5 19 KA 5 20 Board Tests BURON ae rene ee 5 21 Clear EEPROM BUTTON are hr merset danken aes aiaeei sakens unde 5 23 FAUT es UU OMI EE veces 5 24 Pattern Print Button sausen eG mu 5 27 Power SUDDIY PO aa nas een E ra 5 28 Power Levels nn 5 29 About LightJet Explorer ve 5 30 6 TOU IS SOON 0 EE R 6 1 Media 0 EE EEEo gen ENSAR o RRE EDN 6 1 LightJet 5900 End Of Roll Error When Loading orerrenrrnrrvrrvrrvrrvorvarrenrennnnnn 6 1 LightJet 5900 Can Not Find Hole Error rosrrnrssrnronronranronrnnrnnrnvernernonnennnnnnnnnn 6 2 Pining Falle 4 6 2 LightJet 5900 Fatal Error Occurred c ccceccsssesssssssssssessessssssersersersasseness 6 2 LightJet 5900 Scan Line Arrived Late 6 2 LightJet 5900 Printing Crashed at 1 6 3 Se egg SCl EMOT EEE 6 3 LightJet 5900 Printing Failed with Error Message rsrnrrnvrrvrnvrrnrrnrenrenvervennnn 6 3 image Not SEN ne ie ee ne ent 6 3 LightJet 5900 Center Area has Dark or Light Streaks cccceeeeeeeeeee 6 3 LightJet 5900 Objects or Text Double Image rrrrnrrnrrnrnnrrvrrvrrvrrvervarrenrennnnnnn 6 4 LightJet 5900 There is a gap between the first and second image 6 5 Mage 20 0 EE DEE OEN EENES 6 5 LightJet 5900 Yellow Line ccccessessssssssssessssssssrssessssseeseseesseeseeseesarsersersaes 6 6 Ce AS EE EE 6 6 LightJet 5900
39. In both cases 100 results in no sizing and the image is printed one to one On the LightJet 5900 if the resulting image size exceeds the maximum for short length images 51 X51 or Long Length images 48 9 X97 an error results and the image is sent to the errors folder Fit to Size Enabled if the selected sizing method is Fit to Size Fits the image to the specified size On the LightJet 5900 the maximum size for short length images is 51 X51 and the maximum size for Long Length images is 48 9 X97 Allow Long Length must be selected To maintain the aspect ratio select either Stretch Width to Equal or Stretch Height to Equal but not both Selecting both will stretch the image in both directions to the specified size If neither is selected no sizing is applied to the image Exposure Comp Displays the exposure compensation values for the selected gray balance calibration Material Path Displays the path to the currently selected lin or map file Select to cancel the changes closing the Configure Queues Window Select EK to apply the changes and close the Configure Queues Window With the Hotfolders Setup completed the Printer Configured and the Queues Configured you are now ready to print 24 bit un compressed tiff files or Mr Sid files Deposit the image files into the Hotfolders and activate the desired queues Select elect Material to select the Gray Balance calibration to use
40. Notes 1 On the first iteration the curves are likely to be outside of the white area This is normal 3 24 gt Gray Balance Calibration Display Settings C Continuous Remove last Reset Figure 3 26 Display Settings Window 12 Select Cascade to display the data in a line graph with one line per color for each gray level The flatter these lines are the better Each iteration further flattens the graph 13 Select Continuous to display the data in a line graph with one line per color over all gray levels Each line takes on a staircase look Each iteration further flattens the stairs 14 Select to remove the data entered from the last strip You can now re read this Strip 15 Select to remove all the data entered for this iteration You can now re read all the data 16 Select Next gt The Check Fusion Calibration Window opens as shown in Figure 3 27 The maximum error for each of the 13 gray levels is displayed This graph contains a white center portion with a yellow area above and below it 46353 C 3 25 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt LightJet Fusion Check Fusion Calibration Fusion Calibration Calibration Fusion Calibration Convergence Back Next gt Cancel Figure 3 27 Check Fusion Calibration Window 17 If the curve extends outside of the center white area select lterate Fusion Calibration and then select Next gt The Print Fusion Calibration Pattern Win
41. The Material Selection Window opens as shown in Figure 4 6 Notes 1 The printing queues contain only files that are printing or are waiting to be printed 4 6 46353 C gt LightJet Queue Material Selection Calibration Type Fusion Imported Calibration Options Fed Green Blue Exposure Comp E E E Material Path D AFictorblendkoonfigl 4 Heu ane Select Material Cancel Figure 4 6 Material Selection Window Calibration Type Select Fusion to use a LightJet Fusion 2 0 Gray Balance calibration or Imported to select a System Manager map file or a LightJet Fusion lin file Exposure Comp Enter the exposure compensation values for the selected System Manager or Blend Manager Gray Balance configuration Exposure Compensation values for LightJet Fusion calibrations are automatically entered Material Path Displays the path to the lin or map file of the selected Gray Balance configuration Select select Material to select the Gray Balance calibration to use If Fusion is selected the Fusion Window opens as shown in Figure 4 7 If Imported is selected the Open Window opens as shown in Figure 5 3 2 Notes 1 Applicable only to the LightJet 5900 2 See Common Windows on page 5 2 46353 C 4 7 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Fusion Fusion Options Material Configuration ame Figure 4 7 Fusion Window Material Select the Lig
42. achieved Select x in the upper right corner of the menu to close LightJet Explorer Common Windows Save As Window In windows that have a File Menu one of the options is either Save As or Export As This allows you to save the raw data as a text file for further analysis Whenever this is an option and you wish to save the raw data perform the following steps 1 Select File Save As or Export As from the File Menu The Save As Window opens as shown in Figure 5 2 ave As Save ir Sy Li2107 EH LJS00 Save as type Text files tut Cancel Figure 5 2 Save As Window 2 Select the location you wish to save the file to 3 Enter the name of the file in the File Name Field 5 2 46353 C gt LightJet Explorer 4 Select Save The text file is saved in the specified location The saved file may be opened and viewed in any text editor Open Window Similar to the Save As window the Open Window as shown in allows you to browse for files that are required by LightJet Explorer Open Look ir 59 queue Files of type Map Files map Cancel Figure 5 3 Open Window Imaging Using LightJet Explorer In order to use the printing features of LightJet Explorer Gray Balance calibrations are required Gray Balance calibration is performed using LightJet Fusion In Pattern Print a map file must be available Perform the following steps to generate a map fil
43. ad File Edit Search Help Cymbolic Sciences LightJet Explorer configuration file Note line lengths are limited to 300 characters Note path specifications must be absolute INTERFACE TYPE SCSI SCSI TARGET ID 6 SCSI HOST ADAPTER SIMULATE PATH simulate 1j5000 RUN MEDIA CUMULATIVE COUNT 0 RUN XSCAN CUMULATIVE COUNT 0 MAIN WINDOW POSITION X 334 MAIN WINDOW POSITION Y 76 SERIAL BAUD SERIAL PORT SERIAL INIT SOCKET PORT 9600 Com2 AT amp SO amp R1EOU1M1X4 5000 Figure 2 9 LJExplorer cfg File Pile Es Change the line that says SERIAL_PORT Com to reflect the modem s com port number be careful to leave the colon The COM port that the modem is installed on can be determined by going into Start Control Panel and double clicking on Modems The Attached to column will listed the correct com port Save the file and close If not already available create a shortcut for LightJet Explorer and place it on the desk top Right click the LightJet Explorer shortcut and select Properties to open the properties dialog box Select on the Shortcut tab At the end of the target file command line add space r as shown in the example below 46353 C gt Getting Started Shortcut to LJExplor exe Properties Figure 2 10 ShortCut Properties Window 7 Select the Apply button and then the OK button Now you are ready to communicate remotely with a remote service repre
44. al import instructions are not provided if auto import is used 3 16 46353 C gt Gray Balance Calibration LightJet Fusion Export Gray Balance The gray scale calibration is now complete Ut configuration Configuration ame is now ready for LightJet FE printing IF existing hot folders use this configuration they will automatically pick up the new linearization Figure 3 18 Export Gray Balance Window Stand alone 14 Select to continue The Select Setup Type Window opens as shown in Figure 3 17 above LightJet 5900 Manually Import Gray Balance If you are running System Manager you must import your completed Gray Balance The Export Gray Balance Window shown in Figure 3 16 provides complete instructions Typically automatic import is preferable However in the event you wish to manually import to System Manager perform the following Steps 1 gt 46353 C Launch System Manager Select File Setup Printer The Setup Window opens Press the Configurations Button The Configurations Window opens Press the Add Button The New Configurations Window opens 3 17 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt 5 Open LightJet Fusion and select the configuration you are importing into System Manager Memorize or record the name exactly 6 In System Manager enter the exact configuration name 7 Press ext The Copy Settings Window
45. and Blue maximum light level observed during the ND test Neutral Density Filter Motor Curves Displays one of the following Absolute displays the raw data Notes 1 See Common Windows on page 5 2 9 6 46353 C gt LightJet Explorer Scale to Largest Scales the largest curve to fit the window and then scales all other curves maintaining the same aspect ratio Scale All Scales all curves to fit the window Select ix in the upper right corner of the window to close the Optical Motors Window and return to the Main Menu Laser System Button Select in the Main Menu to open the Laser System Window as shown in Figure 5 6 below Laser System x File m Laser Gain Curves Graph Style Absolute Scale to Largest C Scale All p Recommended Gain Values Red Gain No peak Green Gain fi 767 Blue Gain fi 187 r System On Time Time in Hours Since Power Up 01 Video Ramps Graph Style Absolute Scale to Largest Scale All 4 ifs Since BowerWp MENU i 0 Average i I Mima i I Funne Manmanm i I Average i I Miniman fc 0 Figure 5 6 Laser System Window The fields in the Laser System Window are display only and provide detailed information of the Laser System Each is described below Recommended Gain Values Displays the calculated Red Green and Blue Gain DAC s for each laser as derived during the power up tests
46. are under Dmax increase your exposure values by 30 and try again 46353 C 9 29 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Power Levels xi Exposure Compensation Red Green Blue Current fo p p Setup Material Type C Positive Negative New na nia n a Linearization Chart Color Bed Green Blue I Lock For each color channel 1 g b select the square that yields the Dmin or Dmax density target that is appropriate for your material A2 A3 A4 A5 Ab A I lt E B3 lt e B1 B2 COE lt lt 0 lt lt Figure 5 32 Power Levels Window Exposure Compensation Current Enter the Exposure Compensation values used to create your Gray Balance calibration image Material Type Select whether the material is positive or negative Color Select the color channel you wish to set exposure values for Linearization Chart Select the square that yielded the correct density for the material target you are using Exposure Compensation New Displays the suggested exposure value based on the current exposure value and the light level used in the step that yielded the correct density for the selected color Select ix in the upper right corner of the window to close the Optical Motors Window and return to the Main Menu About LightJet Explorer Select the gf in the title bar of the Main Menu and select About from the pop up window to open the About LightJet Explorer Window
47. ate Gray Balance and then select Next gt The Print Gray Balance Pattern Window opens as shown in Figure 3 5 7 Re iterate steps 1 to 6 until the Red Green and Blue curves on the Check Gray Balance Window are all contained in the center white area 1 Typically it takes a moment or two for the densities to be downloaded to LightJet Fusion The Read Calibration Strips Window prompts you for each row 2 The graph automatically scales itself to the range of density data The size of the displayed white area varies depending on the range Ifthe data range is large the white portion is very small The smaller the data range the larger the white area 3 On the first iteration the curves are likely to be outside of the white area This is normal 46353 C 3 13 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt 8 Select Finish Gray Balance and then select Next gt If System Manager is installed on the host the Export Gray Balance Window opens as shown in Figure 3 15 1 If System Manager is not installed i e with LightJet 430 or 500XL go to Step 13 F Update method EAP RE IREN Ta NN ENE TM TN RE Br EN TE 1 Select to update this calibration automatically or manually Automatic Update Manual Update Figure 3 15 Export Gray Balance Window 9 Select to auto import your Gray Balance into System Manager 2 The Gray Balance is imported into System Manager automatically No further action is required
48. ccess The best method depends on the computer configuration internet access and network configuration Both Direct Dial up and Direct Internet Access require properly configured modem installed on the LightJet host computer LightJet host outside phone line connection a dedicated line recommended second phone line in the same room to speak with the support person Notes 1 If processor is exhausting media into a lighted environment 2 See Modem Installation on page 2 6 for modem options 3 A dedicated telephone line simplifies connecting between your computer and Oc Display Graphics Systems 4 A second phone line allows you to speak with the service person while the diagnostics are in process 46353 C 2 5 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Network Internet Access If you have internet access through a server on your network you may be behind a firewall Firewalls limit incoming network traffic and do not allow LightJet Explorer to communicate properly Ask your network support department if you are behind a Firewall If you are not behind a Firewall you are ready for Remote Diagnostics Direct Dial up to Oc Display Graphics Systems Direct Dial up provides direct communication between two computers over a phone line This method is the most reliable most secure and does not suffer from the delays experienced on the Internet Direct Dial up Internet Access If you currently have direct
49. cto sm directory If you are running LightJet FE in stand alone mode it is located in the C LightJet FE fusion directory You can also create a shortcut in the location of your choice Alternatively select LightJet Fusion from either the Pictographics or LightJet FE program group on the Start Menu 1 The Select Configuration Window opens as shown in Figure 3 2 LightJet Fusion Select Configuration Select Configuration Name Configuration Name X Configuration Configuration Name material Agfa Signum Glossy revC No gray scale iterations have been performed No Fusion calibration iterations have been performed Copy Remove i Cancel Figure 3 2 Select Configuration Window What is LightJet Fusion LightJet Fusion is a Gray Balance calibration tool for the LightJet Calibrations are performed at the appropriate resolutions The following sections describe the calibration process which can be summarized as Set Auto Dmax Gray Balance Calibration Print Images Notes 1 If System Manager is running when LightJet Fusion is launched you are notified and advised to close System Manager These two programs should not be run simultaneously 3 2 46353 C gt Gray Balance Calibration setting Dmax Any media and chemistry combination has limitations in terms of how dark black is or how light white is The color of unexposed media after developing is strictly the result of the media and chemistry Conversely
50. d to indicate that the Main Processor Board is functioning See Board Tests Button on page 5 21 Memory Displays the current state of the Memory as either Good or Bad Updated on Power up test only Checks all Main Processor PCB memory with the exception of the final line buffer memory and control DSP SRAM If an error condition occurs call your local service representative Control Displays the current state of the Control as either Good or Bad Bad indicates one of the following An interlock switch was open during the printing A Control DSP underflow condition was sensed Main PCB failure 5 4 46353 C gt LightJet Explorer SCSI Speed Displays the current state of the SCSI Speed as either Good or Underflow Underflow indicates the host computer is transferring data slower than the LightJet imaging rate Interpolation Displays the current state of Interpolation as either Good or Bad Checks the Main Processor PCB interpolation hardware Bad indicates a Main Processor PCB failure call your local service representative Feature Enabled Displays the current state of Feature Enabled as either Good or Bad Bad is displayed when a unsupported feature is requested Laser System Displays the current state of the Laser System as either Good or Bad When Bad is displayed open the Laser System Window Figure 5 6 for deta
51. de lt Pattern Print Exposure Compensation Values Hed D MAP File Cat OF DefaullP map Load MAP Print Pattern Greer Blue Figure 5 30 Pattern Print Window Exposure Compensation Value Exposure values used with the selected map file The map file is a gray balance file created in System Manager or LightJet Fusion See Imaging Using LightJet Explorer on page 5 3 See the appropriate application for the values Map File Displays the path to the selected map file 1 To identify the map file select Load MAP 2 The Open Window opens allowing you to select the map file See Imaging Using LightJet Explorer on page 5 3 Select in the Utilities Menu to print the test pattern A 50 X 50 unigray image is printed and then 5 overlapping stripes of white After developing check for any increased density where the stripes were imaged If there is increased density there is a light leak possibly originating in the optics section of the LightJet Contact your local service representative to correct this problem Power Supply Button The Power Supply button allows you to view Voltage Values of the Power Supply Select in the Utilities Menu The Power Supply Window opens as shown in Figure 5 31 Notes 1 See Print Button above for details on generating the map file 2 A map file must be loaded in order to print 3 Assumes negative material 5 28 46353 C gt
52. dial up to your Internet Service Provider ISP from the LightJet host computer you are ready for Remote diagnostics Direct Internet connection provides communication between two computers by dialing a local Internet Service Provider ISP instead of Oc directly For details on this type of connection research your local market area and find an ISP that provides quality Internet services at a reasonable cost Most ISP s advertise in local computer magazines and computer shops Your ISP can help you decide on the best modem configuration for your setup and may be able to help you install and configure it usually for a small fee Modem Installation There are three modem options as follows each is discussed below External Serial Modem External USB Modem Internal Modem External Serial Modem Installing an external modem requires a free serial port that is already configured in Windows NT The host computer serial ports are typically used by the mouse and densitometer If you do not have a free serial port there are two options to provide a free serial port Buy additional serial cards installation and configuration can be difficult Share an existing port with the densitometer using a serial switching box 2 If you install an external serial modem we recommend you seek assistance from your computer support personnel or computer consultant Notes 1 A Firewall is a software program that is intended to provide securit
53. dow 5 6 Laser System WINDOW ares anses 5 7 Load Firmware Window 5 8 EEPROM Password Window nrrrvrrvrrnrnnrrnrerververververververnrenresvesvesvervenne 5 10 LightJet 5900 EEPROM Window 5 11 LightJet 2000 EEPROM Window 5 12 LightJet 3000 EEPROM Window 5 12 LightJet 430 EEPROM Window 5 13 LightJet 500XL EEPROM Window eorerrrvrrvrsrorvorrenrenrrnrrnrrnervesresrensenennr 5 14 Simulate Print Window cinsesssistnaveceneusieciendesnsiitanseuskivenssestinsinrennieaccilcerent 5 15 Exposure VVINGOW nn sense ennemie emer nn 5 16 Ne a a a 5 17 ME Dialog BOX SR ia aea EA 5 18 Resolution Window 5 19 UNNES Dialog BOX ee os 5 19 Run Media Window orrrrrrrnrrnrrrnresrrrnrrsvornrrnresnrrnresvrrnresvernresvernresvesvernnenn 5 20 Retrieve Log VVINGOW used 5 21 Main Processor Board Tests Window rrrvrrrrrnrenrrnrasvervrrvrrnresvesvennennr 5 22 Main Processor Board Tests Dialog Box 5 22 Board Test Status Dialog Box ccccsssssssssssssesssssssseseesesersssenseeaes 5 23 EEPROM NN 5 23 Second EEPROM Dialog Box rrnrrnrrrrrnrrnrerrrnrrvrrrenrenrrnrrvrrnervesresrenrennrnenn 5 24 Printing VINO OW RER RER 5 24 Material Selection Window rrrrrrrrrnvrvenvrnnrnnrenvesververververnernresvesvervennens 5 26 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Figure 5 28 Figure 5 29 Figure 5 30 Figure 5 31 Figure 5 32 Figure 6 33 Vi NN eee 5 27 Pattern Print WINDOWS ne 5 28 Power Supply Window 5 29 Power Lev
54. dow as shown in Figure 3 21 18 Re iterate steps 4 to 18 until the curves in the Check Fusion Calibration Window are acceptable all curves are within the center white area of the graph and LightJet Fusion recommends that you Finish the Fusion Calibration If LightJet Fusion does not recommend that you finish in 5 iterations call your local service representative for assistance 19 Select Finish Fusion Calibration and then Next gt dialog box opens displays the map generation progress and then the Generate Fusion Calibration Window opens If System Manager is installed this window is as shown in Figure 3 28 If running LightJet FE in stand alone mode this window is as shown in Figure 3 29 Notes 1 For each iteration the Fusion files must be re generated to test the new calibration 2 A spike in the Dmax end may not be severe enough to cause a visual problem If this is the only part of the curve outside the cone print test1 48X96 tif to see if any artifact is visible 3 26 46353 C gt Gray Balance Calibration f LightJet Fusion Generate Fusion Calibration Figure 3 28 Generate Fusion Calibration Window LightJet Fusion Generate Fusion Calibration Figure 3 29 Generate Fusion Calibration Window 46353 C 3 27 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt 20 Select Next gt you are returned to the Select Setup Type Window as shown in Figure 3 20 You are now ready to print Long Length images in e
55. e 1 Launch Windows NT Explorer 2 Locate the pvd lin file in the c picto blend config14 configname directory 3 Make a copy of this file and rename it with the map extension Setup Button Provides access to the SCSI and Remote Diagnostic Setups See LightJet Explorer Communications on page 2 12 and LightJet Explorer Remote Setup on page 2 13 46353 C 5 3 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Printer Status Button Select in the Main Menu to open the Printer Status Window as shown in Figure 5 4 below Summary Device Unit ready eee Power L p Complete Electronics Power Supply iod Processor Good Memory ioa Control Good SCSI Speed Good Interpolation Good Feature Enabled Fr Optical Later System Good Atten Setpointz Good Image Blending qma Mechanical Media Loaded Tes Cover Eosed i Scan Good A Scan Position Home l Spinner eee Transport kr Refresh Figure 5 4 Printer Status Window The fields in the Printer Status Window provide high level status only Each are described below Device Displays the current state of the printer as either Unit Ready or Not Ready I tt 1 Power Up Displays the current power up sequence as In progress Complete or Download mode Power Supply Displays Good when power is being supplied to the Main Processor Board Processor Dispalys Goo
56. ed media from the Material List Media targets for Fusion Calibration are provided and updated as needed on our web site at http www oce dgs com PrinterSupport LJ_ Customer Access LJ Customer Access htm Select ok You are returned to the Select Configuration Window and the new configuration is selected 2 Select Next gt The Print Gray Balance Pattern Window opens as shown in Figure 3 5 3 1 Auto Dmax is performed only on new configurations Once Dmax is achieved exposure values cannot be modified 2 The Select Configuration Window displays the selected configuration the material type and the date and time of the last gray balance and Fusion Calibration iterations 3 Clear Current Gray Balance is disabled in this window until there has been at least one Gray Balance iteration Later you can come back to this window and remove the current Gray Balance if needed 46353 C 3 5 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt LightJet Fusion Print Gray Balance Pattern Print Control Print Auto Dmas Pattern EE EE Press to start printing Fed jo Green jo Blue jo Resolution 12 pixels mm v Print Options Back Heste Cancel Figure 3 5 Print Gray Balance Pattern Window 8 This window provides the default exposure values for a starting point Select the resolution for this Gray Balance calibration from the drop down resolution list Next select Print Auto Dmax Pattern
57. el button below the line resumes its normal function and closes LightJet Fusion 2 If you do not wait ten minutes before processing the calibration results will not be reliable 46353 C 3 7 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt 11 Select ok The Plot Done Dialog Box closes returning you to the Print Gray Balance Pattern Window The time to process the image is also displayed on this window The Print Auto Dmax Pattern changes to Re Frint Auto Omas Pattern allowing you to reprint the Dmax Pattern should you need to 12 Process the Calibration image at the specified time and trim the excess media away as shown in Figure 3 9 Ensure that you do not any finger prints on the calibration image Handle at ends only y Figure 3 9 Gray Balance Calibration Image JOJQWOYWSUSP OJUI PUS siy 0324 13 Inthe Print Gray Balance Pattern Window select to continue The Read Calibration Strips Window opens as shown in Figure 3 10 Notes 1 Above the list box on the left Auto Dmax is displayed When Dmax is achieved Gray Balance is displayed 3 8 46353 C gt Gray Balance Calibration LightJet Fusion Read Calibration Strips Auto Dmax Displayed Row No strips have been read in 7 Displayed Strip Enter strip in rite to Start Insert Row Gray Balance Calibration Insert Strip Strip 14 Options Back Hert Cancel le Figure 3 10 Read Calibration Strip
58. els NINO annens sesengdne 5 30 About LightJet Explorer Window 5 31 Blu LE a a a ri 6 8 46353 C gt Copyright Company Information and Laser Safety Standards Compliance Copyright 2002 Oce Display Graphics Systems All rights reserved This document contains information proprietary to Oce to its subsidiaries or to third parties to which Oce may have a legal obligation to protect such information from unauthorized disclosure use or duplication Any disclosure use or duplication of this document or of any of the information contained herein for other than the specific purpose for which it was disclosed is expressly prohibited except as Oce may otherwise agree to in writing Due to continuing research and product improvements features or product specifications may change at any time without notice Document History Added procedure for setting up the X Rite densitometer Added January 20 2003 46353 screenshots for new installation procedure Revised LightJet Queue printer configuration and updated screenshots Product Support Documentation and Service For further information on documentation and support for your LightJet FE Open Interface or for information on other Oce Display Graphics Systems products please contact Oc Display Graphics Systems 13231 Delf Place 501 Richmond British Columbia Canada V6V 2C3 Phone 604 273 7730 Fax 604 273 2775 Web http www dgs oce com FTP Site htto www c
59. end of the roll When turning the roll to insert the second flange hold the roll tight to prevent it from telescoping Feel the end to ensure the media is square on the roll After the second flange is inserted check both ends by feel Ensure that the leading edge of the media is cut squarely Avoid manually cutting the media with scissors or a knife It is recommended to always use the internal LightJet 5900 cutter to cut the media When loading media into the LightJet 5900 try to load it as squarely as possible We recommend following the below procedure to ensure a square load Gently pull the leading edge away from the media roll and place it on the tray leading into the machine Place one hand on the center of the media on the tray and the other hand on the roll of material With one hand gently push the media forward on the tray until the rollers grab the media Use the other hand on the media roll to resist the forward motion and prevent any slack from building up between the roll and the hand which is pushing the media forward The rollers should grab the entire leading edge of the media at the same time Most skew error is introduced during the loading process After one or two media advances however the LightJet 5900 is able to correct for most of this initial load skew When running long length images it is recommended to load the media in Roll to Roll mode and execute two 50 inch advances prior to plotting the first l
60. ers from spinner tach index pulse to the start of scan line Gain DAG Maximum Red Green and Blue video gain Do not adjust this value unless in consultation with your local service representative Laser On Time Displays the on time since power up for each laser in hours Backscan Video The light level used for Red Green and Blue Backscan Operation Do not adjust this value unless in consultation with your local service representative Attenuator The Attenuator set points for each resolution appropriate to the LightJet optical filter and laser combination Main Processor Board Displays the Main Processor Board s serial number current firmware version the firmware checksum value and all Processor Board setting values These values are determined using Notes 1 Always keep a record of the EEPROM information using File Save As before making any changes 2 See Common Windows on page 5 2 46353 C 9 9 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt special test conditions during initial board setup at the factory These values will only change if a processor board is replaced Offset DAC Red Green and Blue Video DAC zero offset Main Processor PCB specific do not change under any circumstances Delay Line Min Red Green and Blue minimum delay for exposure timing Main Processor PCB specific do not change under any circumstances Steps to Max Red Green and Blue steps to maximum delay for exposure timing Main
61. ew Configuration The Create New Configuration Window opens as shown in Figure 3 4 Notes 1 If LightJet Fusion recommends that you finish the Gray Balance on your first pass then you do not need to update either the Gray or the Fusion Calibration 2 The Select Configuration Window displays the selected configuration the material type and the date and time of the last gray balance and Fusion Calibration iterations 46353 C 3 29 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Material Agta Signum Matte Figure 3 30 Create New Configuration Window 1 Enter a meaningful name in the Name Field Do not use non alphanumeric characters such as commas periods or spaces are permissible 2 Select the desired qualified media from the Material List 3 Select ok You are returned to the Select Configuration Window and the new configuration is selected Copy Configurations 1 Select to copy an existing configuration The Copy Existing Configuration Window opens as shown in Figure 3 31 Copy Existing Configuration NewName Enter New Name Configuration FETES Cancel Figure 3 31 Copy Existing Configuration Window 2 Enter a meaningful name in the Name field 3 Select the configuration to copy from the Configuration field 3 30 46353 C gt Gray Balance Calibration 4 Select ok You are returned to the Select Configuration Window The copied configuration is selected Remove Configurat
62. ge provides pre heated evenly distributed replenisher This allows you to process 50 x100 rolls of media without temperature changes due to chemical replenishment Minimal air time between chemical tanks reduces oxidized chemistry on the emulsion High speed processing 25 min or faster to reduce processing bottleneck especially for processing Trans display material Even and thorough drying of 50 x100 rolls eliminates emulsion damage or dryer streaking Automatic roll centering eliminates edge damage To realize the full potential of the LightJet 5900 the film processing whether in house or performed by a third party must meet the manufacturer s specifications Using their Test Strips processor control strips monitor the RGB densities four times a day for a period of at least one week These densities should be graphed using the clothes line plot to assess the processor stability Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 2 are examples of typical clothesline graphs The acceptable rage of chemical response is indicated by the dotted and solid lines For traditional imaging any variation within these tolerances is considered Normal and acceptable However for digital imaging large variances from day to day even within these tolerances can cause unacceptable variation in the final output and specifically can cause artifacts to become more noticeable in the Fusion region For digital imaging it is p
63. he button under REF until ref appears 21 Press the far left button and P2d appears 22 Press the button under Baud until 9600 appears 23 Press the far left button and P1 appears 24 Press the two buttons on the far left to save these parameters The densitometer is now calibrated and ready to use 1 LANG language is available on Model 882 only 2 18 46353 C gt Gray Balance Calibration 3 Gray Balance Calibration Overview LightJet Fusion Wizard Format LightJet Fusion has a Wizard format as shown in Figure 3 1 Each window has a display area above the line controlling the current function and an area below the line controlling the Wizard as a whole LightJet Fusion Display Area of current function Above the Line The Line Wizard Control Below the Line lt Back Next gt Figure 3 1 LightJet Fusion Wizard Format For example if appears above the line selecting it will cancel the function controlled by the window Alternatively selecting below the line closes LightJet Fusion Select and to move backward and forward through the windows Notes 1 The Next button is disabled if the current task must be completed before going to the next window 46353 C 3 1 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Launching LightJet Fusion In Windows NT Explorer locate blend exe and double click If you have System Manager blend exe is located in the C pi
64. he listed tiff files The changes to Pause Files put into the associated hot folder will not begin printing until the queue is resumed Abort Button terminates the current print moves the aborted file to the hotfolderlerrors directory pauses all queues and generates a text file called FILENAME TXT containing the text FILENAME TIFF Print error Print aborted by user Select to close the Hot Folder Printing Window If a file is printing the Shutdown Dialog Box opens as shown in Figure 4 3 2 The current file will finish printing before the Hot Folder Printing Window closes Any remaining queued files will not print until the Hot Folder Printing Window is re opened and the queues activated Waiting for current job to complete Bance Figure 4 3 Shutdown Dialog Box Notes 1 Pause does not abort any printing that has already been initiated 2 The only way to abort a print is by selecting bor 46353 C 4 3 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Configuring Printing To configure the printing parameters select File Configure Printing The Configure Printing Window opens as shown in Figure 4 4 Configure Printing File Paths Hot Folders Local Remote Copy Files fe While Printing 6 while Idle Spooler Path 1 D spoaler Spooler Path 2 E spooler B Completed Prints hotholders tinished Failed Prints hotfolders errors Delete After Print Figure
65. he material Gray Level 197 Gray Level 180 Gray Level 164 Gray Level 148 Gray Level 131 Gray Level 115 Gray Level 0 Gray Level 98 Gray Level 82 Gray Level 65 Gray Level 49 Gray Level 32 Gray Level 16 9 Cut the Calibration image as indicated on the print by the white line this may vary depending on the material Gray Level 164 Gray Level 131 Gray Level 98 Gray Level 65 Gray Level 32 Gray Level 01 10 Select in the Plot Done Dialog Box and then in the Print Fusion Calibration Pattern Window The Read Calibration Strips Window opens as shown in Figure 3 25 Notes 1 Leave a white space of 2 to 3 inches on the outside of the Gray Level 0 otherwise you will have to read in a very thin strip which is difficult to guide 46353 C 3 23 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt LightJet Fusion Read Calibration Strips Fusion Calibration Displayed Row No strips have been read in Displayed Strip Enter strip in Xrite to Start Insert Row Fusion Calibration for NewName on Tue Jan 26 13 45 02 Insert Strip Gray Level 197 Options Cancel Figure 3 25 Read Calibration Strips Window 11 As prompted read in each calibration strip in turn As the densities are downloaded to LightJet Fusion they are displayed in the left hand list box and graphed in the right hand box 1 Take note of the Display Settings Window displayed on the right hand side of LightJet Fusion as shown in Figure 3 26
66. he workstation computer must be shared over the network so that the LightJet FE computer can retrieve files from it To do this open Windows Explorer and right click on the output folder then select Sharing from the drop down menu In the Sharing Dialog select New Share and enter a name for the shared drive The D OUTGOING directory on the workstation computer needs to be mounted as a permanent shared drive on the LUFE computer To do this open Windows Explorer on the LUFE computer Expand the Network Neighborhood by clicking once on the plus sign beside it Now select the workstation computer and select the plus sign beside it the shared workstation made previously should be now visible Right click on this folder and select Map Network Drive making sure that the Reconnect at Logon box is checked The output folder on the workstation computer should be mapped to the LJFE computer as drive Q This will be the directory that LightJet Queue looks in for jobs printed from the workstation computer Map Hetwork Drive x Path WPs PSoutput Cancel Connect As Hep l Reconnect at Logon Figure 1 Map Network Drive Dialog Notes 1 The folders must already exist on the system in order to define them as queues Once defined the folders are referred to as Hot Folders 46353 C 4 1 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Hotfolder Setup To use hotfolder queuing you must set up a number of folders available to the host computer T
67. hese folders are as follows hotfolders finished hotfolders errors hotfolders queue 1 hotfolders queue2 hotfolders queue3 The first time you launch the software you are likely to receive an error message because the software does not have the paths setup in it yet Since it can not find the default path which does not specify a drive letter a dialog box opens Acknowledge the message The Hot Folder Printing Window opens as shown in Figure 4 2 Specify the finished and errors folders in File Configure Printing and the three queue folders in File Configure Queues LJQueue Ed File Static Copy Job Status Scaling Filename lt filename gt Status Static m Sharpening Copies Print Job Status Filename lt filename gt Status Static mstl Scaling Sharpening Preview Placeholder never displayed Copies Copies lt 7 of 13 Scaling Sharpening Copies Abort Copy Abort Print Figure 4 2 Hot Folder Printing Window 4 2 46353 C gt LightJet Queue Queuel 2 amp 3 Displays the Queue name the path to the Hot Folder the parameters set for the queue and a list of all files currently in the queue Print Job Status Displays the parameters of the current print job Preview Select whether or not you wish to display a preview of the file currently printing Resume Button When the Hot Folder Printing Window opens the queues are all paused Select to activate the associated queue and print t
68. htJet 430 Material Displays the path to the lin or map file See Imaging Using LightJet Explorer on page 5 3 of the selected Gray Balance calibration Select select Material to select the Gray Balance calibration to use The Material Selection Window opens as shown in Figure 4 6 Notes 1 An image must be loaded in order to print 2 The availability of bi directional printing is product specific 46353 C 5 25 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Material Selection Calibration Type fe Fusion Imported Calibration Options Fed Green Blue Exposure Comp E E E Material Path D AFictorblendkoonfigl 44 4 eu ane Select Material Cancel Figure 5 28 Material Selection Window Calibration Type Select Fusion to use a LightJet Fusion Gray Balance calibration or Imported to select a System Manager map file See Imaging Using LightJet Explorer on page 5 3 2 Exposure Comp Enter the exposure compensation values for the selected System Manager Gray Balance configuration Exposure Compensation values for Fusion calibrations are automatically entered Material Path Displays the path to the lin or map file See Imaging Using LightJet Explorer on page 5 3 of the selected Gray Balance configuration Select select Material to select the Gray Balance calibration to use If Fusion is selected the Fusion Window opens as shown in Figure 4 7 If
69. htJet Fusion calibration from the drop down list box This list contains all calibrations listed in LightJet Fusion Select to cancel your selection and close the Fusion Window Select to accept your selection and close the Fusion Window The associated Exposure Compensation values are automatically entered in the appropriate fields of the Material Selection Window Select to cancel your changes and close the Configure Printing Window Select to apply your changes and close the Configure Printing Window End of Section 4 8 46353 C gt LightJet Explorer 5 LightJet Explorer Overview Launching LightJet Explorer In Windows NT Explorer locate LJExplor exe and double click If you have System Manager blend exe is located in the C picto LJExplorer directory If you are running LightJet FE in stand alone mode it is located in the C LightJet FE LJExplorer directory You can also create a shortcut in the location of your choice Alternatively select LightJet Explorer from either the Pictographics or LightJet FE program group on the Start Menu When LightJet Explorer is launched the Main Menu opens as shown in Figure 5 1 below LightJet Explorer 5 FS oora Lasma smuserin une Figure 5 1 Main Menu What is LightJet Explorer LightJet Explorer 2 4 provides diagnostic tools for the LightJet the ability to print single images and hot folder queuing LightJet Explorer is a menu driven inte
70. iled information Atten Setpoints Displays the current Attenuator Setpoints as either Good or Bad When Bad is displayed open the Optical Motors Window Figure 5 5 for detailed information Image Blending Applicable to the LightJet 5900 only Displays the current state of image blending Possible values are Good Can t find edge Can t find hole Bad punch Bad attenuation Can t find tape or Bad hole offset If an error condition occurs call your local service representative Media Loaded Displays Yes if media is loaded and No if media is not loaded Cover Displays Closed or Open indicating the status of cover or panel interlock switches X Scan Not implemented and always displays Good X Scan Position Displays the current position of the X Scan as either Home or Away Spinner Displays the current state of the Spinner as either Good or Bad Bad indicates spinner not spinning or spinner cannot lock on to spinner encoder phase If an error condition occurs call your local service representative Transport Not implemented and always displays Good Select to update the display if something has been changed Select to close the Printer Status Window and return to the Main Menu Optical Motors Button Select in the Main Menu to open the Optical Motors Window as shown in Figure 5 5 below 46353 C 9 9
71. ing of a series of instructions in machine readable form which are owned and distributed worldwide by Oc Display Graphics Systems or its agents In consideration of payment of the license fee included in the purchase price of the Software Oc Display Graphics Systems grants to you the purchaser a nonexclusive right to use this copy of the Software The Software may only be used on a single computer at a single location connected to one programmable controller or programmable controller communications highway to control a single recording device If this Software is used with a network of more than one personal computer an additional license must be purchased for each computer You may make one copy of all or any part of this Software solely for use as a working copy All rights in the original Software and any working copy shall be and remain the property of Oce Display Graphics Systems You must reproduce and include the Software copyright notice on the working copy You may not sell assign sublicense or otherwise transfer the license or the Software in whole or in part without the written consent of Oce Display Graphics Systems This license is effective until terminated If you fail to comply with any term or condition of this license agreement your license is automatically terminated Upon termination you agree to destroy all copies of this Software and related materials including modifications if any You may not use copy modify or t
72. ion we recommend that you also update the Fusion Calibration 3 28 46353 C gt Gray Balance Calibration 3 Select the configuration you wish to update from the Select Configuration Name list and select new 4 Select Gray Balance Calibration and then Next gt Select for the warning message 6 When the print is finished note the time for processing the image 5 Select Print Gray Balance Pattern 7 Process the Calibration image at the time indicated and trim the strips Ensure that you do not get any finger prints on the calibration image 8 As prompted read the calibration strip into the densitometer 9 Select Next gt If any of the Red Green or Blue curves extend outside of the center white area select lterate Gray Balance and then select Next gt 10 Re iterate steps 5 to 10 until the Red Green and Blue curves on the Check Gray Balance Window are all contained in the center white area 11 Select Finish Gray Balance and then select Next gt 12 If you have System Manager select Automatic Update to auto import your Gray Balance into System Manager Configuration Management LightJet Fusion provides Configuration Management tools that allow you to Create New Configurations Copy Configurations Remove Configurations Each of these functions is accessed from the Select Configuration Window as shown in Figure 3 3 2 Create New Configurations 1 Select to create a n
73. ion Window 2 17 LightJet Fusion Wizard Format 3 1 Select Configuration Window 3 2 Select Configuration Window 3 4 Create New Configuration Window 3 5 Print Gray Balance Pattern Window 3 6 LightJet Status Warning Lunn ensure 3 6 Print Gray Balance Pattern Window Status swssorrorrorrnvrrvrrvorrorronrenrnnn 3 7 Plot Done Dialog BOX OE 3 7 Read Calibration Strips Window resvrrvrrvrnvrrnrenrervorverververvrnnrenresvesvernenne 3 9 Check Gray Balance Window ravrrvrrrrrvonronrenrenrrnrrnrrnrrvesvesvesrerrensenennnn 3 10 Auto Dmax Complete Dialogue Box 3 11 Print Gray Balance Pattern Window 3 12 Check Gray Balance Window rrrvrrvrrvrnvoronrenrenrenrrvrrnrrvesvasvesrenrennenenne 3 13 Export Gray Balance Window n srenrrnrerrrvrsvosvorronrenrenrrnrrnervervesrenrennnnenn 3 14 Export Gray Balance Manual instructions rosrerrenrerrrrrrvorvorrorrenrenrrnrn 3 15 Select Setup Type Window 3 16 Export Gray Balance Window Stand alone 3 17 Select Configuration Window 3 19 Select Setup Type Window 3 20 Print Fusion Calibration Pattern Window srenrrnrrnrrnrrvrrvorverrorronvennrnen 3 21 LightJet Status Warning Larssen 3 21 Print Fusion Calibration Pattern Window Status c cece 3 22 Plot Done Dialog BOX seit annees 3 22 Read Calibration Strips Window resvrrvrrvrrvrrnrrrververververvennrrnresververvensnr 3 24 D
74. ions 1 In the Select Configuration Name field select the Configuration you wish to remove 2 Select Remove The Remove Configuration Confirmation Dialog Box opens as shown in Figure 3 32 Remove Configuration 9 7 Remove Contiguration ame 7 Figure 3 32 Remove Configuration Confirmation Dialog Box 3 Select to remove the selected configuration 4 Select to cancel and retain the configuration End of Section Notes 1 If you want to use the copied configuration in System Manager you must import the configuration using exactly the same name 46353 C 3 31 gt LightJet Queue 4 LightJet Queue LightJet Queue is a hotfolder queuing utility that allows you to automatically print multiple copies of 24 bit uncompressed tiff images to a LightJet There are three Folders that can be defined as Queues 1 LightJet Queue monitors these folders and automatically prints any tiff files that are copied to the folders Each queue is individually configured for scaling size sharpness number of copies bi directional and advance media In addition printing parameters are applied to all queues Mounting The Outgoing Drive Non PosterShop Communications between the workstation the source of the rasterized image and LJFE computers require that they be connected to the same network or directly networked together with a cross over cable Ensure this hardware connection is correct before attempting to mount the Outgoing drive T
75. isplay Settings Window 3 25 46353 C Figure 3 27 Figure 3 28 Figure 3 29 Figure 3 30 Figure 3 31 Figure 3 32 Figure 4 33 Figure 4 34 Figure 4 35 Figure 4 36 Figure 4 37 Figure 4 38 Figure 5 1 Figure 5 2 Figure 5 3 Figure 5 4 Figure 5 5 Figure 5 6 Figure 5 7 Figure 5 8 Figure 5 9 Figure 5 10 Figure 5 11 Figure 5 12 Figure 5 13 Figure 5 13 Figure 5 14 Figure 5 15 Figure 5 16 Figure 5 17 Figure 5 18 Figure 5 19 Figure 5 20 Figure 5 21 Figure 5 22 Figure 5 23 Figure 5 24 Figure 5 25 Figure 5 26 Figure 5 27 46353 C gt Copyright Company Information and Laser Safety Standards Compliance Check Fusion Calibration Window 3 26 Generate Fusion Calibration Window 3 27 Generate Fusion Calibration Window 3 27 Create New Configuration Window rrvrnvrnronrenrenrnnrrnrrvrrvervorronrenrenennr 3 30 Copy Existing Configuration Window errrrenrenrenrnnrrvrrvrrvervorrenrenrrnennr 3 30 Remove Configuration Confirmation Dialog Box 3 31 Hot Folder Printing Window 4 2 Shutdown Dialog BOX ssciacwsciabacnsadieccot icat smpcivadesendidel uencadbocwstidancasttcsiladebaneste 4 3 Configure Printing WiINdOW Et 4 4 Material Selection Window rernrrrnrrnvrrvrrvennrenresververvesvernernernresvesvesvennen 4 7 FUSION WINAOW a am a em 4 8 Configure QUEUES Window 4 5 ETE a a a mn 5 1 SAVE AS VOY ae a a on 5 2 CD VUNG OW EE ventured E E E A 5 3 Printer Status 0 0 EE eactan 5 4 Optical Motors Win
76. ither System Manager or LightJet Explorer Printing Images Images can be printed using System Manager LightJet 5900 only LightJet Explorer or LightJet Queue Printing in LightJet Queue See LightJet Queue on page 4 1 and Print Button on page 5 24 LightJet 5900 Printing in System Manager To print long length images in System Manager perform the following steps 1 Put the LightJet in Roll To Roll mode on the LightJet 430 control panel from the Media menu In System Manager s Printer Setup select the appropriate Configuration Select a resolution of 12 pixels mm Select 50 X 100 paper size Select 25 sharpness or less Load the image s Print PT OUEN m Updating Gray Balance Calibration The Gray Balance Calibration should be checked as follows When anew emulsion is loaded Gray balance has become unacceptable due to processor shifts Change of processor chemistry To update a Gray Balance Calibration 1 Place the LightJet 5900 in Linearization Mode The LightJet 430 500XL does not require this step 2 Launch LightJet Fusion Notes 1 To reduce skew artifacts ensure that the media is tight to the flanges and that it loads square Avoid manually cutting the media If possible print one or more 50 X 50 images for the first images on the roll 2 When the LightJet 5900 is in Roll To Roll mode System Manager will automatically put it in Tile mode 3 Any time you update the Gray Balance Calibrat
77. led by default and requires a switch to enable it See LightJet Explorer Remote Setup below LightJet Explorer Remote Setup The Remote Diagnostics portion of LightJet FE allows remote connection from your local service representative to your host computer This allows your local service representative to diagnose problems and if necessary order parts before they arrive to fix your LightJet The commands that are available during a remote connection include all activities from the Main Menu and the following activities from the Utilities Menu Reset Errors Retrieve Log Clear EEPROM Power Supply Set Attenuator and Board Tests Note that this procedure assumes that a modem has been installed and configured on the host system A functioning modem is required in order to activate Remote Diagnostics and should ideally have been part of the computer installation To set up Remote Diagnosis in LightJet Explorer 3 0 perform the following steps 1 Plug the phone line into the modem 2 Open Notepad and then open the ljexplor cfg file located in the LightJet Explorer directory This is typically c Vightjetfelljexplorer Notes 1 To view the System Manager SCSI parameters in System Manager select File Setup Port 2 For safety reasons Run X Scan Run Media and Pattern Print are not available during remote connection 46353 C 2 13 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt 2 14 LJExplor cfg Notep
78. list of supported resolutions Printing Options Select the required printing options for the queue as follows Bi directional printing allows prints to start at either the home or away ends the cross scan doesn t home before each image reducing imaging time 46353 C 4 5 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Allow Long Length On the LightJet 5900 only a safeguard for whether or not the queue will allow images to be longer than 51 and must be selected to enter a Width greater than 51 The Height can not exceed 48 9 Advance Media sends a media advance command after each image This prevents multiple prints on the same area of the media Start Paused prevents jobs from printing before Lightjet is ready Allow you to make sure that the correct media is loaded Sharpness provides a list of sharpness tables When printing one to one sharpening cannot be applied to the same degree as when sizing is occurring Copies specifies how many copies of the image to print Sizing Methods Select the sizing method for the selected queue either scaling or size to fit a user defined size File Paths Specify the paths to move the tiff files to when printing is complete or has failed The path must include a final backslash as shown Scaling Factors Interpolation is used if replication is not selected allowing a range of 100 00 to 65535 00 If Replication is selected the range is 100 to 1600 in increments of 100
79. ll changes Select X in the upper right corner of the window to close the Exposure Window and return to the Main Menu Utilities Button Select in the Main Menu to open the Utilities Menu as shown in Figure 5 16 below Figure 5 16 Utilities Menu Reset Errors Reset error codes ignore them and continue the current process Set Attenuator Set Attenuators Runix Scan Runs the Cross Scan back and forward on the LightJet 5900 Run Media Advance the media Retrieve Log Retrieves a log of the most recent LightJet activity Board Tests Perform an array of Main Processor Board tests Notes 1 Utility functions do not provide status information The cursor may or may not indicate that the system is busy Be sure to allow an appropriate amount of time before attempting any other activity 46353 C 5 17 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Clear Eeprom Permanently deletes all information in the EEPROM tegration For factory use and is always disabled Print Print an image directly from LightJet Explorer Patter Print Print an optics light leak test pattern Power Supply View the voltage values of the Power Supply Hot Folders Features located in LightJet Queue button disabled Select x in the upper right corner of the menu to close the Utilities Menu and return to the Main Menu Reset Errors Button Select to reset error codes ignore them and continue the current process Set Attenuator Button
80. lso allows you to copy test images to your hard drive if you wish to To install either LightJet FE and or the test images 1 Insert the LightJet FE installation CD into the CD ROM drive If Auto run is enabled on your system the installation program will launch automatically 2 If Auto run is disabled on your system launch the install exe in Windows NT Explorer by double clicking X Intel install exe where X CD ROM drive The Install LightJet FE Window opens as shown in Figure 2 3 Notes 1 Available from the Microsoft internet home page at http www microsoft com 2 USB cards can be purchased but they are difficult to set up under Windows NT 3 Ensure that the USB modem is compatible with Windows NT 4 Installation by a reputable computer shop is recommended 5 Particularly your SCSI card and existing serial port settings 46353 C 2 7 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt 9 LightJet FE Setup Setup Type Choose the setup type that best suits pour needs Select the machine for which this software is being installed C LJ5000 lt Back Cancel Figure 2 3 Install LightJet FE Window To install LightJet FE without System Manager specify in the Installation Path field the path where you want LightJet FE to be installed The default pathway is C LightJetFE Select Mext gt 1 The installation program proceeds to the next screen To install LightJet FE to run in concert with System Manager s
81. n if vou have never collected this information before Collect Wdac information lt Back Cancel Figure 3 20 Select Setup Type Window 4 Select Fusion Calibration and then Next gt The Print Fusion Calibration Pattern Window opens as shown in Figure 3 21 Notes 1 The Clear Current Fusion Calibration is disabled until there has been at least one Fusion iteration Press this button on a subsequent iteration to delete your Fusion Calibration and start it over A dialog box opens requesting confirmation that you wish to re calibrate 3 20 46353 C gt Gray Balance Calibration LightJet Fusion Print Fusion Calibration Pattern eo 1a Press to start printing Print Options lt Back ey Cancel Figure 3 21 Print Fusion Calibration Pattern Window 5 Select Print Fusion Image As shown in Figure 3 22 a warning message opens reminding you that the LightJet 5900 must be in Double Exposure Mode LightJet Status Check Lightlet is in Double Exposure Mode Figure 3 22 LightJet Status Warning 6 Select DE As shown in Figure 3 23 the Print Fusion Calibration Pattern Window now CancelGenerate and the status Generating Fusion Files When printing is displayed and the following statuses are displayed beneath it in turn displays begins Notes 1 The Fusion files require approximately 130 Mbytes of disk space If there is insufficien
82. nn 4 1 FOTOS PS STE ae a ne ue ts 4 2 COPA EE 4 4 Goal 01 100 0 CS EEE cranes 4 5 5 BE NN ee 5 1 NN 5 1 Launching LightJet EXDIOTOP sans 5 1 What is LightJet Explorer srrsrrnrrnrrnvrnvrrnrsvrrvrrnrnnrrnresvesvernrrnrrnrrnrrnresressersennnn 5 1 Common Windows 0 ceeeeceeeceeecceenccecenececenseeceeeeceneeecentesseeeeeeeeesnteesntnerenaees 5 2 Imaging Using LightJet Explorer srrrrrnrrsrrnrrrvrrvrrnrrnrervrrvrrnrrnrrnrrsresressennennr 5 3 SOUDE 2 0 EE EE ee eee 5 3 SG ES UUS LOI EEE ie a en ol 5 4 Optical Motors Button 5 5 Laser System I UMO Met era antennes ee 5 7 Load Firmware Button dieser 5 8 EEPROM BUTON Lu Gnemmemddmeemmtnmnidesvidkkenbvbenddeusdsudikkenumiled 5 9 EEPROM Common Fields LL idees 5 9 LightJet 5900 EEPROM Window rrrrrenrrrvrrnornresrenrenresrervervesververnresresvesvesvenne 5 10 LightJet 2000 EEPROM Window ssecsssnstestcussstassuisisaias ienntindeteereuesatieasiuinleeabeberteat 5 12 LightJet 3000 EEPROM Window srerrorvrrvrrnornresvenrenrerresvesvesververnrrsresresversenne 5 12 LightJet 430 EEPROM Window resrrrrorvrrvrrnrrnresverververververnrenresresvesnesvesversenne 5 13 LightJet 500XL EEPROM Window 5 13 Simulate Print Button rosvrvrrrrersvrrrervrrersrrrrsvrvrrsrnrrsrrerrsrerrsrersrrersrrersrrreeenn 5 14 EDO U UTC a a nn A a de 5 16 46353 C gt Copyright Company Information and Laser Safety Standards Compliance UNNE ey UL OA spattered EA E E A E TERE E A EAN EE
83. ns can be obtained from your chemical manufacturer Replace your chemical filters regularly and clean the racks and circulation systems often This will help ensure even agitation throughout the processor and better uniformity Always process your test strips on the same side of the processor in the same direction All processors have slight side to side variations or hot spots which can affect processor consistency Digital Ready processors generally exhibit better uniformity for the higher demands of digital imaging Process the Fusion Calibration images width wise in your processor i e insert the 50 long edge into the processor first This will ensure that all the patches for each Gray Level on the Fusion print are processed through the same path in the processor This will help eliminate the effect of processor inconsistency on the Fusion Calibration LightJet Calibration Stability Tips It is very important that all variables are controlled during the calibration process A change in how the media is developed or how it is measured can prevent a successful calibration The factors listed below are important variables which need to be stabilized prior to and during the calibration process 1 Calibrate the densitometer before but not during the calibration process 2 Maintain a constant volume through the processor 3 Avoid changing processor speed before processing calibration images 2 4 46353
84. ompared with target values and used to adjust the data sent to the LightJet 5900 Notes 1 You can arrange the System Manager and LightJet Fusion windows so that both programs are visible 2 The long length option supports Res 12 only Res 16 and 200 dpi are not supported 3 Fusion Calibration can be performed on Res 12 configurations only 3 18 46353 C gt Gray Balance Calibration When the resulting densities are measured a characterization emerges The data sent to the LightJet 5900 can then be modified to provide a closer approximation for each of the 32 steps To perform Fusion Calibration 1 Put the LightJet 5900 into Double Exposure mode On the LightJet 5900 control panel in Single Sheet mode enter the Media Menu and arrow down to Double Exposure Press Enter 2 If LightJet Fusion is not already running launch LightJet Fusion The Select Configuration Window opens as shown in Figure 3 19 LightJet Fusion Select Configuration Configuration Name Figure 3 19 Select Configuration Window 46353 C 3 19 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt 3 Select the Configuration and then select Next gt The Select Setup Type Window opens as shown in Figure 3 20 LightJet Fusion Select Setup Type Select Desired Option and press Mest Gray balance calibration is required with new material batches Fusion calibration ts required for printing long length images Fusion Calibration Collect Vdac informatio
85. on 2 10 LightJet Explorer Communications 2 12 LightJet Explorer Remote Setup 2 13 Densitometer to Host Communications rrrrrrvrrrrrronronrenrenrrrrrvrrvorrorrenrennnnnn 2 17 Densitometer Setup 2 17 3 Gray Balance Calibration ccccccccccscssssssscssssscsscsscssssssessessessessessesescessesseseesaeseesateates 3 1 NENEN EEE EE 3 1 LightJet Fusion Wizard Format 3 1 Launching LightJet FE a ue 3 2 What IS LightJet FUSION sss benensn enrsenenmnense 3 2 MN 3 3 46353 C LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt TUE DE ono ttecectaiahonatiedeoeuseel aap teedoanesiesebaubs 3 4 Setting Dmax MANUAIT Ra rare 3 11 Gray Balance Calibration c cccccccsccsscsscsscsscssssssessessessessecsscsssesesesesesaesaseass 3 12 LightJet 5900 Manually Import Gray Balance sesresronronrnnrrnrrnrsvorvorrerrenrennnnrn 3 17 Fusion Calibration oo ecccecececeeccccencceeecceeneeeeeneeeeeneeeseneeeeeneeeseneeeseneeeeetesenneeenates 3 18 PNA ALI OS a tr 3 28 Printing in LightJet Queue 3 28 LightJet 5900 Printing in System Manager rravrrnrrnvonvorvervrrvrrnrrnrerrerversersnn 3 28 Updating Gray Balance Calibration sesvrrvrrvrrvrrnrrnrrrrorrorvorververnrnnrenvesvervenvennnn 3 28 Configuration Management 3 29 Create New Configurations rrrrsrrrvonvrnvrnnrnnrnnverververvesvervesvenvennernresresvernenne 3 29 Copy Configurations 3 30 Remove Configurations 3 31 LightJet QUEUE
86. ong length image To reduce media waste an alternative to this approach is to load the media in Single Sheet mode and queue at least two 50 inch images placing the LightJet 5900 in Roll to Roll mode prior to imaging the first long length image 46353 C gt Troubleshooting X Scan Skew Correction The cross scan skew correction factor corrects for skew of long length images in the cross scan direction To determine this number perform the following steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From the LightJet 5900 Control Panel print the Media Align Print formerly known as internal tile plot The cyan lines are printed first and on the in feed side the magenta lines are printed second and on the out feed side There are ticks every 1 cm with a larger tick every 10 cm You should see at least 13 large ticks 120 cm The goal is to make the width of the two prints match so that cross scan skew will be minimized in Long Length prints Develop the print and measure the distance between the first and last tick marks for both colors Calculate the correction factor as follows Correction factor 100 x cyan width magenta width Enter the skew correction factor into the EEPROM window of LightJet Explorer 2 4 Select the Update EEPROM button Print another media align print to verify that the tick marks at both ends of the print line up If you have observed these practices and the image is still unacceptable contact your local service repre
87. ou use a high quality cable included with the Adaptec card you can usually enable ultrafast and suffer no ill effects Refer to the Adaptec manual LightJet 5900 Printing Crashed at 1 If printing crashes at 1 as reported in System Manager then the Configuration Name specified in System Manager does not exactly match the name in LightJet Fusion The two names must match exactly The most common errors are the most difficult to spot including case spaces and hyphens Single Print SCSI Error When using the Print button if the specified image sizing places some of the image outside of the printable area a SCSI Error is produced Reduce the image size and try again LightJet 5900 Printing Failed with Error Message Image lengths greater than 50 and less than 52 the following error will result The instruction at 0x1022c8c4 referenced memory at 0x00000013 the memory could not be read Typically printing fails at 48 crashing the computer and the LightJet 5900 Testing has shown the following Image Length Result 51 Failed 51 18 Failed 51 25 Failed 51 5 No Error 51 75 No Error 52 No Error We have concluded that System Manager has a problem printing long length images between 51 and a value between 51 25 to 51 5 Avoid image lengths between 51 to 51 5 Image Not As Expected LightJet 5900 Center Area has Dark or Light Streaks Dark or Light Streaks in the center area of the image is referred to as the F
88. pecify the path of System Manager in the Installation Path field 2 This is typically c picto If you wish to change the installation path select to search the drive for the correct path Select Next gt The installation program proceeds to the next screen Notes 1 This installation automatically backs up your previous version of LightJet Fusion and automatically imports the configurations 2 For the LightJet 5900 if using System Manager it must be installed prior to LightJet FE 2 8 46353 C gt Getting Started LightJet FE Setup Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup will install files Setup will install LightJet FE in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder C 4LightJetFE Browse InstallShield mmm iii LightJet FE Setup Setup Type Select the Setup Type to install Click the type of Setup vou prefer then click Next ic Typical Program will be installed with the most common options Recommended for ne E ee Compact Program will be installed with minimum required options Custom ou may choose the options you want to Install Recommended for advanced LUTETE lretalleRreld Back Cancel 5 Choose the type of setup to install then click to begin installing the files 46353 C 2 9 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt
89. ransfer this software nor any copy or modification of this software in whole or in part except as expressly provided in this license Limited Warranty This Software is provided to you AS IS without warranty of any kind either express or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Oc Display Graphics Systems does warrant the disk s on which the Software is recorded to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of purchase Beyond this limited warranty the risk as to the quality and performance of the software is with you Oce Display Graphics Systems entire liability and your exclusive remedy under this License Agreement and Limited Warranty shall be the replacement of software In no event will Oce Display Graphics Systems or its distributor be liable to you for any damages including any lost profits or other direct indirect 46353 C 1 1 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this program or for any claim by any other party This License Agreement and Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington The invalidity illegality or unenforceability of any provision of this License Agreement and Limited Warranty shall not affect the validity legality or enforceability of the
90. rectional printing allows prints to start at either the home or away ends This time saving selection means that you do not have to wait for the cross scan to home before each image Advance Media sends a media advance command after each image is printed Sharpness provides a list of sharpness tables When printing one to one sharpening can not be applied to the same degree as when sizing is occurring Copies specifies how many copies of the image to print Sizing Methods Select the sizing method Choose scaling with interpolation scaling with replication or scale to a specific size Scaling Factors Enabled if the selected sizing method is Scaling Factors Interpolation is used if replication is not selected allowing a range of 100 00 to 65535 00 If Replication is selected the range is 100 to 1600 in increments of 100 100 200 300 1600 Fit to Size Enabled if the selected sizing method is Fit to Size Fits the image to the specified size Maximum size for short length images is 51 X51 Maximum size for Long Length images is 48 9 X97 To maintain the aspect ratio select either Stretch to Width to Equal or Stretch Height to Equal but not both Selecting both will stretch the image in both directions to the specified size If neither is selected no sizing is applied to the image Resolution Options Allows you to select the resolution from a drop list of the applicable resolutions for the Lig
91. referable to have consistent chemical graphs than to just be within the Control Limits as defined for traditional photo processing Figure 2 1 illustrates good processor consistency and will make the calibration process easier and the calibration will last longer Figure 2 2 illustrates poor processor consistency although it is within the Limits for traditional photo processing these day to day inconsistencies can make calibration difficult and frequent re calibration may be necessary Notes 1 Pulsed replenishment systems can cause density banding 46353 C 2 3 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Figure 2 1 Good Processor Consistency Figure 2 2 Poor Processor Consistency To help maintain processor consistency keep the following in mind Generally the more media which is run through your processor the more consistent it will be flarge amounts of Trans type material are processed your chemicals may be affected This can be caused by the different replenishment requirements for normal RA 4 materials and Trans materials To check your replenishment rates process a chemical control strip prior to running a large roll of Trans material and another immediately afterwards If the control graph trends up for Low Density your replenishment rate for Trans is too high If it trends down your replenishment rate is too low This is a general guideline only specific instructio
92. rface The Main Menu allows you to access system information for trouble shooting purposes None of these functions should be used while printing from System Manager Each of the options are briefly defined below View the SCSI ID and Host Adapter settings and allows you to set up remote diagnostics View the highlevel status of Electronic Mechanical and Optical components of the LightJet Setup Printer Status Optical Motors Laser System View detailed status information of the Laser System View the status of the Optical Motors and current light level values in each of the three color channels Notes 1 If System Manager is running when LightJet Fusion is launched you are notified and advised to close System Manager These two programs should not be run simultaneously 2 LightJet Explorer runs only under Windows NT 46353 C 9 1 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt LoadEimware Allows downloading of new firmware to the LightJet 430 View Modify Save or Load previously saved EEPROM settings These EEPROM ae settings reside in the main processor board Sat Pr Allows a simulation print which runs the LightJet through the steps of printing without actually printing View the backscan data collected during the last image Opens the Utilities Menu See Utilities Button on page 5 17 Calculates exposure values for you based on your current values and the step where the target Dmax value is
93. rial Number 2008655 Board Serial Number sono Start of Line 716 Firmware Version M2to Along Scan Scaling 00 000000 Firmware Checksum n a Media Encoder Scaling n a Red ETT ie OitsetDAC fies fas fas Red Green Blue Gain DAC 221 0 fi 850 fi 230 Delay Line Min fi 0 0 32 3 1 Laser On Time o o o o Steps to Max 57 eo 59 Backscan Video fi 024 153 307 0 ile 2 Spinner Offset 100 31 a m Clutch DACs 0 43 144 Paper Trans Flex Scan Offset 272 336 1134 Advance DAC r fn n a jo ese Seating DAC n a n a n a Optical Attenuator Red Green Blue Attenuator Red Green Blue 200 DPI Inia n a n a 300 DFI n a n a n a Update EEPROM Figure 5 12 LightJet 430 EEPROM Window Clutch DACs Values are media dependant and are used by the clutch motor These are required for media advance and seating LightJet 500XL EEPROM Window Figure 5 13 is the EEPROM Window for the LightJet 500XL Fields that are unique to the LightJet 500XL are defined below 46353 C 5 13 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt EEPROM LightJet 500XL n a 19008 100 000000 970 po O24 mo Li T mm co T P ci 100 000000 100 000000 100 000000 100 000000 256 fe fe Figure 5 13 LightJet 500XL EEPROM Window Media Encoder Scaling 500XL has a different media scale encoder value for each media size Thi
94. roll is not exposed to light Turn on the lights Trim the leading edge Try to make a straight cut do not cut at an angle Turn out the lights and reload the media 12 If the leading edge is not damaged try re loading 2 Notes 1 Since a frame is 50 inches enter a number larger than 50 60 is generally sufficient 2 Ensure that the media is fed evenly across the entire width 46353 C 6 1 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt LightJet 5900 Can Not Find Hole Error When a long length image is requested the LightJet 5900 punches a hole in the media advances the media and then finds the hole If the hole is not found the print can not proceed and a Can Not Find Hole error is reported by the LightJet 5900 Perform the following steps 1 Check that the flanges are on the media roll correctly 2 Check that the left flange is located in the media guide grove correctly 3 Reload the media ensuring that it feeds straight Printing Failures Whenever you have a printing failure process the images to make troubleshooting easier Most printing failures result in images with specific characteristics You can then compare your image with the descriptions provided LightJet 5900 Fatal Error Occurred The application quits with a Fatal Error Occurred message at the finish of the first half of the image Select Title Text from the View Page menu and ensure that Title is not turned on LightJet 5900 Scan Line Arrived Late
95. s you can leave a message and your call will be returned the next working day When you call identify yourself as a LightJet customer and provide the following information The serial number of your LightJet Your telephone number Your company name Nature of the problem Your name If we are unable to resolve your problem over the telephone field engineers can be dispatched to your site to conduct repairs Service visits are paid for by the customer either under a maintenance agreement or by purchase order or prepayment Time and material rates are charged for any service not covered under a maintenance agreement Before calling to report a problem gather as much information about the problem as possible and have it ready to provide to the customer care center engineer The more information you can provide initially the more quickly the problem can be corrected End of Section viii 46353 C gt Before You Begin 1 Before You Begin Software License Agreement NOTE PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS SOFTWARE USING THE SOFTWARE CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT AND LIMITED WARRANTY IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS RETURN THE PACKAGE AND ALL RELATED MATERIALS TO OC DISPLAY GRAPHICS SYSTEMS AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED For purposes of the Agreement Software refers to those programs consist
96. s Window 14 As prompted read each row of the calibration strip into the densitometer When finished select Mest gt The Check Gray Balance Window opens as shown in Figure 3 11 2 Notes 1 As the strips are read in the steps are numbered and the Red Green and Blue densities listed 2 It is no longer necessary to manually check the Dmax values and adjust the Exposure Compensation values as was the case in previous versions of LightJet Fusion Simply continue forward and LightJet Fusion will make the necessary adjustments by itself 46353 C 3 9 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt LightJet Fusion Check Gray Balance Auto Cmax Gray Balance Convergence Finish Gray Balance Back Cancel Figure 3 11 Check Gray Balance Window 15 This Window makes a recommendation whether you should continue and re iterate or finish the Gray Balance 1 Select Next gt 16 If Dmax is not on target the Print Gray Balance Pattern Window opens as shown in Figure 3 5 Re iterate steps 8 to 15 until Dmax is achieved 17 If Dmax is on target the Auto Dmax Complete Dialogue Box opens as shown in Figure 3 12 This notifies you that Dmax has been achieved and you are now ready to perform Gray Balance Calibration 1 Auto Dmas 18 now complete gr Continuing with Gray Balance Notes 1 Since no Gray Balance iterations have occurred yet the Finalize Gray Balance radio button is disabled 3
97. s Window Internet Port Number The port number to receive connection on Find Local IP Find the local IP address to facilitate connection over a Lan or Internet Close the Remote Settings Window Notes 1 See Common Windows on page 5 2 2 16 46353 C gt Getting Started Densitometer to Host Communications To set parameters for the Densitometer to Host communications perform the following steps 1 In the Read Calibration Strips Window select to verify that the correct port is selected for the densitometer The XRite Option Window opens as shown in Figure 2 13 1 Rite Options X Serial Port Serial Port Name Co hd Cancel Figure 2 13 XRite Option Window 2 Select the Serial Port the densitometer is connected to from the list If you change the serial port setting select Back and then Next to establish communications with the densitometer If this is not successful you must reset the densitometer by pressing the two right keys simultaneously then select Back Next again 3 Select ok The software automatically returns you to the Read Calibration Strips Window Densitometer Setup Use the procedure below to program X Rite Model 882 or 892 densitometers to communicate with the LightJet Fusion 3 1 software Make sure that you have successfully set up the communication parameters as described in the previous section 1 Press the two right buttons
98. s is to compensate for different media slippage when using different sizes of media Simulate Print Button Simulate Print allows you to test the functioning of the Main Processor Board when it is suspected that the data is being corrupted during the download process Also see Board Tests Button on page 5 21 A 24 bit image file is sent to the LightJet The main processor board sizes the image by replication or interpolation processes it and then returns the data in omp format without plotting Select Simulate Print in the Main Menu to open the Simulate Print Window as shown in Figure 5 14 below 5 14 46353 C gt LightJet Explorer LJQueue X File Static gt Copy Job Status Scaling Filename lt filename gt Sharpening Status Static Copies Pase Print Job Status Filename lt filename gt Static Status Static Scaling Sharpening JET N Preview Placeholder never displayed Copies Pause Static 1 Copies lt 1 of 1 gt E Preview Scaling Sharpening Copies Pause Abort Copy Abort Print Figure 5 14 Simulate Print Window Sizing Method Select Replication or Interpolation Replication Enter the X and Y Replication Multiplier The range is 100 to 1600 replication Enter 1 to 16 Interpolation Enter the X and Y Interpolation values for the following Integer Part equals whole values numbers on the left of the decimal The range is
99. se them 46353 C 6 7 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt If the print exhibits unacceptable artifacts please contact the Oc Display Graphics Systems service department for assistance LightJet Fusion 2 1 Check Fusion Calibration Fon Coibraton Figure 6 34 Dmax Spike End of Section 6 8 46353 C
100. sentative The next time LightJet Explorer is launched the Settings option will be enabled in the Settings Window s Remote menu Select Remote Settings to setup for remote connection The Remote Options Window Modem opens as shown in Figure 2 11 Remote Options Figure 2 11 Remote Options Window Modem Notes 1 See Appendix B for remote diagnostic s hardware requirements 46353 C 2 15 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Modem The default is to connect via a modem Phone Number Insert the phone number of the connection you wish to make or leave the phone number blank to configure the modem to answer in coming calls This field must be blank for a service representative to dial into your machine Baud Rate The desired speed for the connection This is normally set to 9600 Server Log Displays the raw data collected during the connection and commands executed during the connection File Menu Allows you to save the connection log to a text file Internet Select Internet to connect via the internet The window changes to Remote Options Window Internet as shown in Figure 2 12 Select to start the connection either Modem or Internet Remote Options File Connectivity Method Modem G Internet Connectivity Options Port number 5000 m Server Log Starting server Server stopped j Find Local IP Close Figure 2 12 Remote Option
101. sentative for assistance LightJet 5900 There is a gap between the first and second image In System Manager ensure that Res 12 is selected in the printer setup Res 16 and 200 dpi are not supported for long length operation All long length images must be printed at Res 12 Image Looks Flat If you find that your image is looking flat and does not have enough contrast it is likely that your processor has shifted so that your exposure settings can no longer achieve Dmax To correct this perform the following steps 46353 C Launch LightJet Fusion Select the Configuration and go to the Print Gray Balance Pattern Window Select Clear Current Gray Balance The Print Gray Balance Pattern changes to and the previous Exposure Values are used as the initial default Generally these values are closer to the required values than the factory Print Auto Dmax Pattern Exposure Values defaults Set Dmax and then perform Gray Balance Calibration Update your Fusion Calibration 6 5 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt LightJet 5900 Yellow Line When using Hotfolder Queuing if a file is aborted using the Abort button a yellow line is printed over the full length of the drum If the image that was aborted is less than 50 inches then the media advance will not advance all of the line out of the drum If you use the Abort button and the image size was too small manually advance the media one frame to
102. t space you are alerted by a dialog box When the Fusion files have been generated once LightJet Fusion is able to estimate the duration before the image will be ready to be processed and displays it on the Print Fusion Calibration Pattern Window 46353 C 3 21 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt Downloading Data Homing Cross Scan Pausing Downloading Data Finishing Print Homing Cross Scan Advancing Media LightJet Fusion Print Fusion Calibration Pattern mo 1s ECC RES Cancel Generate Generating Fusion Files Estimated time of processing 1 55 PM eee FUSION E AON ESIONS eE AEE error agere Press button to reset Fusion Calibration Figure 3 23 Print Fusion Calibration Pattern Window Status 7 The Plot Done Dialog Box opens as shown in Figure 3 24 Note the time for processing the image this is important due to the effects of exposure latency 1 Plot Done Please Wait until 10 52 AM before processing Time remaining before processing 8 minutes 59 seconds Figure 3 24 Plot Done Dialog Box Notes 1 If you do not wait ten minutes before processing the calibration results will not be reliable 3 22 46353 C gt Gray Balance Calibration 8 Process the Calibration image and trim the excess media away Ensure that you do not get any finger prints on the calibration image Note the following text on the calibration image this text may vary depending on t
103. tion we Cannot give your situation proper support LightJet 5900 Imported Fusion Calibration Missing Although LightJet Fusion does allow non alphanumeric characters System Manager does not For example if you try to create a calibration in System Manager that contains a comma you will get a CreateFile Error See LightJet 5900 GENERAL ERROR Create File Error on page 6 6 If you automatically import a Fusion Calibration that contains a comma although LightJet Fusion does not report an error the calibration will not appear in System Manager s Configuration list System Manager does not recognize names containing commas Ensure that configuration names contain only alphanumeric characters spaces are permissible LightJet 5900 Fusion Calibration Not In Cone During Fusion Calibration you may come across a Spike in the DMAX end as shown in Figure 6 34 There are many factors which can contribute to this but it might not be severe enough to cause a visible problem If you have such a spike in the last 1 2 gray values but everything else is within the white Cone select the Finish Fusion Calibration option and print the reference image to see if any artifacts are visible reference images can be installed through the LightJet Fusion Installer on the CD If the image is visually acceptable go ahead and use the calibration as is Notes 1 There is also a file with a similar name without the x don t confu
104. usion artifact 2 To minimize this effect ensure the following Notes 1 DO NOT modify the settings of the SCSI board for the LightJet 5900 The LightJet 5900 can not use wide fast or ultrafast for its data 2 The Fusion artifact is most visible in flat color backgrounds 46353 C 6 3 LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt 2 4 Wait 10 minutes before processing all calibration images Wait 10 minutes before processing the long length image Check processor stability There are no subtle light leaks See LightJet 5900 Environmental Considerations on page 2 5 LightJet 5900 Objects or Text Double Image Objects that have high contrast edges like text appear to be double imaged are referred to as displaying the skew artifact Skew artifacts are primarily a function of media seating within the imaging drum There are two procedures to reduce skew artifacts Media Loading and X Scan Skew Correction Media Loading The most significant way to reduce skew is to tightly control the media loading process Below is a list of recommendations for loading the media 1 6 4 Ensure that the end flanges on the roll of media at the infeed and outfeed side are tight to the core The flanges on the infeed media roll should be square at both ends To ensure this hold the roll vertically a couple of inches off the floor and drop it don t do this while the end flanges are on the roll Insert the first flange on the top
105. y to your network 2 These devices can be found at many computer stores 2 6 46353 C gt Getting Started External USB Modem Installing a USB modem requires a USB port on the back of the host computer and Windows NT Service Pack 4 1 Newer hosts have one or two USB ports If you are not sure whether you have a USB port see your host supplier These ports are intended for plug and play connection of external devices including USB modems Few USB modems are currently available however they are becoming more common They are slightly more expensive than serial modems USB devices are installed by connecting a cable from the device to the host and running a software installation program instructions and software included with the device No special setup is required 3 Internal Modem This option is the most difficult because the computer is opened and hardware settings are done manually Most computer shops will install and configure internal modems for you at a minimal cost 20 30 4 Before engaging a computer shop to install your internal modem ensure the following The technician is familiar with Windows NT The technician does not change any of the other hardware settings The modem is intended for use under Windows NT LightJet FE Installation The installation program allows you to install LightJet FE including LightJet Queue 3 0 LightJet Fusion 3 10 1 and LightJet Explorer 3 0 in one easy step The installation program a
106. ymbolic com ftp html Comments on this manual Please forward to the above address marked Attention Technical Writer Oc maintains a comprehensive support structure for its LightJet customers Upon installation of your printer you will be provided with the name of the sales and service office responsible for your account Record this information along with the serial number of your LightJet Always report service problems to the office assigned to your account at installation Contacting the factory directly may cause unnecessary delays in resolving your service issue 46353 C vil LightJet FE Open Interface User Guide lt US and Canadian Customers Oc Display Graphics Systems Service 1 800 456 3473 13231 Delf Place Building 4501 Fax 604 232 3154 Richmond British Columbia Canada Spares Orders 1 800 295 6433 ext 4 VEV 2C3 European Customers Oc Display Graphics Systems Service 44 0 1628 519720 6 Waltham Park Service Fax 44 0 1628 519589 Waltham Road Spares Enquiries 44 0 1628 519736 White Waltham Spares Orders Fax 44 0 1628 519751 Berkshire SL6 3TN England Asia Pacific Customers Oc Display Graphics Systems Service 81 3 5484 8033 Grand Palace Tamachi 601 Fax 81 3 5484 2071 4 9 18 Shibaura Minato ku Tokyo Japan 108 0023 Other Your regional distributor When you call one of our customer service numbers you will be provided with telephone technical support Outside of office hour

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