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DotMate Users Guide - Mitsubishi Imaging

1. 2 1 4 Water Saver Unit A water saver unit gives your DotMate 6500 7500 a closed water system thereby reducing the amount of water used Its built in polypropylene and active car bon filters clean the water of impurities 2 1 5 Chemistry Trolley Set A chemistry trolley set consisting of e Trolley on wheels e chemical containers 2 1 6 RipMate Extensions A number of optional modules are available to ex tend the RipMate software RIP These include Har ESKO graphics LKLiePEeEcEr monde Page 2 1 Available Options DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual 1 label underneath the conveyor cover 1 label behind the right hand door lequin Dispersed Screening and the RipMate InRIP OPI Manager For additional RipMate extensions see RipMate documentation 2 1 7 Laser Safety The DotMate 6500 7500 is a Class I laser product and contains a laser which is totally shielded by the cabinet When the cabinet of the imagesetter unit 1s opened the interlock system automatically switches off the laser thus eliminating the risk of laser radiation iiih TE 1 label behind the bei hand disor WARNING Only authorized service personnel may override the interlock system The warning la bels inside the cabinet of the DotMate and on the drum assembly are intended for such personnel DANGER LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER DANGEREUX EN CA
2. Pa J F Samen J M Exposure Use tor Pos amp Neg Neve Cait 12540 Charret Hanara F Negative mods Meacuneerts at Pove dot F Force sobd colas 00 20 40 60 80 no 150 20 mo woo 850 500 60 00 N o 60 WO o mo o BO 1000 seas je je Je en je se Sj ea seo irre Cs Rowe tmoon OK Corcel_ 25 In the Name field enter a suitable name if the calibration set is a new one e g CalTest2540 26 Using the tab key to move from field to field enter the measured value for each tint square into the box below the corresponding tint per cent e Enter the values as measured You do not have to make any calculations between the expected values and measured values 27 28 29 As you enter the values the graph will give you a visual idea of the media and imagesetter s deviation from a linear curve When all the values have been entered click on the OK button The Calibration Dot Gain Manager window reappears Click on OK The new calibration set will be saved Before clicking on OK you can choose to cre ate or edit additional calibration sets NOTE If you click on the Cancel button in the Calibration Dot Gain Manager window all the changes you have made to calibration sets since opening the window will be lost 30 31 32 33 Open the Page Setup Manager window in the RipMate menu and double click on test2540 In the Calibration pulldown menu choos
3. 305 183 40 Media 305 Cassette 356 0 00 Media 356 nalu AIN NAR nalu RIN Media Media 400 Edit Media m Media Low Warnings First 4 m Second 2 m Copy from File Name Cassette 400 Media Length eo m Punch l I Expose Punch Zone 4 To change the values double click in the rele vant text box and type in the desired value For Media name type in whatever name you like e The necessary values for Developer Activa tor Time Developer Activator Replenish ment Fixer Stabilizer Replenishment and Dryer Temperature will be found in the manufacturer s specification sheets for the developer activator and fixer stabilizer NOTE 1 Developer Activator Time must be set according to the manufacturer s specifications when calibration is performed If the Devel oper Activator Time is changed a new calibra tion test must be performed for that media NOTE 2 For film developer and fixer replen ishment is based on the area square meters of media processed and the degree of exposure The replenishment values that should be en tered are for the 50 exposed area shown on the specification sheet NOTE 3 For polyester plate the replenishment values are based on the area of the plate only and not just the exposed area as it is for film 5 When all the desired values have been entered click on OK 3 times 4 2 5 Filling the Processor Fill the processor as follows 1 Lift up the top cove
4. 4 2 4 2 3 Antioxidation Function 4 3 4 2 4 Other Processing Parameters 4 4 4 2 5 Filling the Processor 4 4 5 Loading Media and Cassettes 5 1 Removing and Mounting the Input CASSCULC sos doe ad boo deed eo ace 5 1 5 1 1 Removing and Mounting the Optional Take Up Cassette 5 3 5 1 2 Specifying Media and Cassettes in RipManager 22222220000 5 3 6 Producing a Test Job 6 1 Producing a Test Job 6 1 7 Why Is Calibration Necessary 7 1 Calibration on RipMate 7 1 7 1 1 Setting Up a Calibration Film 7 1 7 1 2 Know Your Film Conventional vs PC WOW essen 7 1 7 1 3 Equipment su ur ccd eee ee es 7 2 7 2 Exposure Level and Calibration Set 7 2 7 2 1 Calibration Troubleshooting 7 7 7 2 2 Maintaining Calibration Sets 7 7 8 Media Management 8 1 Defining the Media 8 1 8 2 Defining an Input Cassette 8 2 8 3 Backing Up and Retneving Media and Cassette Definitions 8 3 8 4 RipManager and Media Management 8 3 8 5 Customizing the Imagesetter and Take Up Parameters 8 4 9 Optional Water Saver 9 1 Maintenance Overview 9 1 ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE Page i Table of Contents DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual 10 Error Information 10 1 RipMate Main Window 10 1 10 2 DotMonitor una anne 10 1 10 3 Paper jams Imagesetter 10 1 10 4 Paper Jams Proc
5. 5 Carefully remove the jammed media as fol lows ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE Page 10 1 Paper Jams Processor DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual e With access from each side of the drum carefully remove cut if necessary the film from the drum e Partially remove the input cassette and cut the film between the input cassette and in put module e Pull out any trapped film in the input module e Partially remove the optional take up cas sette if fitted and cut the film from the front conveyor e Pull out any trapped film in the front con veyor e Check that all trapped film has been re moved from the imagesetter e Check that all trapped film has been re moved from the processor 6 Close the right and left hand access doors 7 Lower the front cover 8 Lower the processor cover 9 Turn the power switch on 10 Mount the input cassette 11 Reload the media by pushing the LOAD switch on the status panel 10 4 Paper Jams Processor If a paper jam error is reported media has be come lodged in the processor and must be re moved 1 Turn off the power The switch is located on the left hand side of the foot panel 2 Raise the processor cover 3 Remove the processor back panel by lifting up and away Back panel Power switch 4 Lift up the bar on the input roller set on the de veloper activator rack and hinge backwards Page 10 2 ESKO gra
6. Ee Se ee Lind pumber of atmet gavlevels ic a Fe Diorin mata gay eens F Une Hsipgun Prechion Sorseming HIPS Datini FF folate meena socordia to page mision De _ cot 5 Set the desired screen frequency spot shape and angle and click on OK to return to New Page Setup 6 Select the desired cassette from New Page Setup 7 Click on Save As to close the New Page Setup window The Save Setup window reappears 8 Save as for example test2540 and then click on Save The Setup Manager window reappears 9 Click on OK NOTE When naming a Page Setup use only let ters and numbers Otherwise an error may occur 10 Select Start Exposure Sweep Mode from the DotMate 6500 7500 pulldown menu Select device to DM6500 7500 if Preview is shown This function allows for a considerable saving of film while calibrating your DotMate 6500 7500 by exposing all calibration sweeps on one film while there is room on that film 11 Select Print Calibration from the Output pulldown menu ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE Page 7 3 Exposure Level and Calibration Set DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Print Calibration x From Page Setupls Print uncalibrated target MSE AR es Prat Calibrated target Prat Ucalibrated press target Print calibrated press target Print exposure sweep x From Io Step o E o Cancel 12 Select for example test2540 13 Type in the de
7. Manager window appears Page Setup Manager Ea Calibration Separating Default Page Setup Preview 100 None No Delete Units dpi z Cancel 2 From Page Setup Manager select New Page 7 2 ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Exposure Level and Calibration Set r Output Device Resolution Device DotMate 7500P Plus x 5 Vertical 2540 0 ie Horizontal 2540 0 dpi x Configure device V Override resolution in job Separations Screening amp Color Processing Style a Optimization None x Exposure 500 T Enable Feature Color Options xy m Calibration amp Dot ima Effects Calibration Non O T Negative Tone Curves fi N z Ta Ho I Mirorprint 1 Trim page Intended Press None 7 Actual Press None v Rotate fo z m Cassette amp Page Scaling Cassette Cassette 550 7 Vertical 100 00 Page layout Horizontal fi 00 00 Options PDF Options __Seveas _ Cancel The New Page Setup window appears 3 Inthe Resolution box at the top of the window choose an output resolution 4 Click on the Style icon to open the Style dialog Select edit Monochrome style set FF Owerice pecarstions in job F re yga in job D Aeject preseparated pia D Aipom picaepanated pits F Dveride dot chage in job FF Dess Heap ini oh Ca edi
8. a Te j T out 1 E ea Keen 1 ar HHHH 7 ome Durotar eee Page 7 4 ESKO graphics PaPeRECT MORE DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Exposure Level and Calibration Set a Do Deol Mate Ara Paa ee TELL ams ge ead bse EEE us ee ane BG FD 1 L r Mmo HHL Fer rich Bere a i aaa ER 2 18 If the measured value is not within the toler ance listed in step 17 repeat steps 11 to 18 e From the test strips find the exposure value that comes closest to the exposure density in step 17 e Change the From To and Step in the Print Calibration window as necessary in order to narrow in the exposure value 19 When the exposure value is within the speci fied tolerance open the Page Setup Manager window from the RipMate menu select test2540 and then click on the Edit button The Edit Page Setup test2540 window ap pears Edt Page Setup DM2540 Output Device Resckaion DolMale 7S00P Pius Yeten 5400 Unde omona 12400 ce ad H 0 amp FF Ovemde pesokuion in pt Separators Screening amp Coke Processing Sle Mcrae e Orion fice Espomum F Enable Feature Calibration I Det Gain Effects Calieohor Mee a I Negative Tore Davet Mee r F Tenpege Interded Press mare Achy Pract mare Rotate fo Cantette amp Page Carogite i mete SAD ET 100 00 x Page layout Horizontat 100 00 x 20 In the Exposure box type in the exposu
9. e Contact your local dealer or Esko Graphics rep resentative for help 10 5 8 Error Internal Power Failure e Check that the right and left hand side doors are closed e Contact your local dealer or Esko Graphics rep resentative for help 10 5 9 Error Cover Open e Make sure the processor cover is properly closed 10 5 10 Error Liquid Level Failure The fluid level in one or more of the chemistry tanks is too low e Check which of the tanks has a low level and refill it them 10 5 11 Error Motor Failure e Contact your local dealer or Esko Graphics rep resentative for help 10 5 12 Error Invalid Clipping This message appears if the page size you have chosen is too big e Try rotating the image 90E e Reduce the page size 10 5 13 Error Communications Failed This message appears if you have a SCSI commu nications problem e Check that all cables to and from the DotMate 6500 7500 are in order e If this does not solve the problem contact your local dealer or Esko Graphics representative for help 10 6 Problems Not Identified by Error Messages There may also be problems where you get an out put but it has not been correctly processed 10 6 1 Media Has a Brown Color and Density Is Too Low This is a typical symptom of media that has been underdeveloped e Check the developer activator temperature e Check the development time e Check that the media has not been underex posed Pa
10. on media thickness e The length of extra unexposed media to be fed into the take up cassette in connection with an Eject By default this value is set at 20 cm about 8 but some processors may require a longer lead to make sure that exposed media is not ex posed to light To access these functions 1 Type in the desired values for Maximum Takeup Length and Extra Feed on Eject 2 Click on OK ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE Page 8 5 DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Maintenance Overview 9 Optional Water Saver The optional Water Saver Unit for the DotMate 6500 7500 reduces the overall water consumption Polypropylene and carbon filters in the unit filter impurities from the water circulating from the pro CESSOT The two water connections have self sealing snap on fittings for quick and easy connection thus avoiding the need to drain the water tank of the processor when the Water Saver Unit is re moved from the DotMate 6500 7500 Power on off _ Polypropylene filter switch il _ _ Carbon filter Water drain valve Water drain Water from processor Power connection Water to processor 9 1 Maintenance Overview In order to maintain optimum performance from your Water Saver Unit it is essential that regular maintenance be carried out Maintenance operations consist of user mainte nance which comprises water changing and re placing the polypropylene and carbon fi
11. output an error message will be generated These error messages are displayed in the RipMate main window and DotMate Hyper Terminal Here are some errors that may occur and what you can do to correct them Error Printer Caught Up With a very complex job you may sometimes have so much data that RipMate cannot send it to the DotMate 6500 7500 fast enough If this happens the DotMate will stop exposing the media and will send the job out without the normal processing The DotMate 6500 7500 will automatically com municate this problem to the RipMate and will try to have the job sent again but at a lower transfer rate If this does not work an even lower transfer rate will be used If this rate is not low enough the job is aborted If the lower transfer rate does not cure the problem or if you find that the problem is occurring fre quently you should change the default settings for the maximum data rate and or the safety factor The Maximum Data Rate is the data rate that was measured on your first output unless it was changed since in which case it s this new value The Safety Factor is the percentage by which the Maximum Data Rate is reduced for everyday use for example if your Maximum Data Rate is 7000KB s your Safety Factor is 5 your actual data rate is 6650KB s These parameters can be changed from within the Set Up menu in the RipManager window The following are possible solutions e Try chan
12. outside the acceptable tolerance edit the calibration set as explained in steps 22 32 ESKO graphics EX Fect MORE Page 7 7 DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Defining the Media 8 Media Management The DotMate 6500 7500 allows you to define and track up to 16 input cassettes and up to 10 different media types This is done via the RipManager soft ware module note that the Media Manager Cas sette Manager and Media Monitor functions in the Output menu of RipMate should NOT be used with the DotMate 6500 7500 If the media and cassettes are defined in RipManager the DotMate can keep track of the amount of media left in the cassette so that you won t run out of media unexpectedly This feature is particularly handy if you often switch between different cassettes However the imagesetter can also be used without employing the media man agement function if desired The LOAD message on the DotMate s status panel will come on to alert you when no media is left in the input cassette Also note that the DotMate 6500 7500 will auto matically carry out an EJECT if the length of me dia in the take up cassette reaches the maximum of 15 m 50 feet To use the media management function you start by assigning a name to each media you intend to use You can then define one or more cassettes specifiying e the name or number of the cassette e the type and length of media loaded e the points at which you want
13. produce 7 2 Exposure Level and Calibra tion Set Exposure level is determined by producing an ex posure sweep which is the automatic exposure of uncalibrated test strips at a series of different expo sure levels The density of each strip is then mea sured to find out which exposure level comes closest to the media manufacturer s optimum den sity specification This step is normally only necessary when you are starting to work with a new media type or a new resolution By manipulating the starting value end value and step value of the exposure sweep you can start by getting a rough estimate of where the optimum exposure level lies and then close in on a more accurate value NOTE In order to carry out an exposure sweep you must know the output resolution for which the calibration will be used A calibration is only valid for one output resolution When you have found the exposure level for a given media and output resolution you can create a calibration set This procedure you will typically use in your daily work to create and check calibra tions You will need a separate calibration for each com bination of media output resolution dot shape ex posure level range of screen frequencies and negative or positive output that you intend to use In the procedure below find the exposure level as follows 1 In the RipMate window choose Page Setup Manager from the RipMate pulldown menu The Page Setup
14. rear conveyor and regulates the speed of the media in relation to the processor Take up Cassette Sensor This sensor is located on the front conveyor and informs the system when no take up cassette 1s fit ted 10 5 2 Error Out of Media This error occurs when there is no more media in the input cassette e Load new media into the input cassette 10 5 3 Error Input Cassette Not Pres ent This error occurs if the cassette you have selected for a job is not the same as the one currently mounted in the DotMate as defined in the Media Management window e Load the correct cassette ESKO graphics EX Fect MORE Page 10 5 Problems Not Identified by Error Messages DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual 10 5 4 Info Media Low This message appears whenever the remaining amount of media in your cassette reaches the value you set for the first media low warning in the Write Cassette window e Take whatever actions are necessary to avoid running out of media 10 5 5 Warning Media Low This message appears whenever the remaining amount of media in your cassette reaches the value you set for the second media low warning in the Write Cassette window 10 5 6 Error Laser Failure e Contact your local dealer or Esko Graphics rep resentative for help 10 5 7 Error Internal Communications Failure This error indicates that communication between the imagesetter and processor parts has failed
15. the RIP to give you the first and second Media Low warnings 8 1 Defining the Media 1 Ensure that RipMate is shut down 2 In RipManager choose Media Management from the DotMate pulldown menu The Media Management window will appear 3 Click on Edit Cassettes to open the Edit Cas settes window The Edit Cassettes window appears Name Media Length Media x Cassette 520 Media 520 a Media 460 Cancel Copy to File Cassette 305 183 40 Media 305 Cassette 356 0 00 Media 356 nalu RIN na nalu KIN zi Copy from File Media Media 400 Edit Media Media Low Warnings First 4 m Second 2 m I Media 610 Cassette 254 0 27 Media 254 Name Cassette 400 Media Length eo m Punch I Expose Punch Zone 4 Click on Edit Media to open the Edit Media window Cancel Copy to File a Copy from File Name Meda400 Width 400 mm Type Fim O Thickness fo um Online Processor Developer Fixer Z Activator Time 35 Stabilizer 250 mi m 2 Replenishment Developer an Dryer Activator 250 ml m 2 Temperature 45 C Replenishment ESKO graphics LiiePEErt MGR E Page 8 1 Defining an Input Cassette DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual 5 Highlight an unused line in the media list by clicking on it NOTE If you do not select an unused line the pa rameters of the currently highlighted media will change Make sure that this is really
16. what you want to do before proceeding 6 Inthe Name field enter the desired name 7 Inthe Width field enter in the desired width 8 In the Type field select the required media Choosing Film or Polyester plate adjusts the processing parameters to the actual media be ing used Note The DotMate 6500 7500 does not pro cess paper even though this is shown as an op tion 9 In the Thickness field type in the thickness of the media in micrometers Fm This value is used by the imagesetter to main tain accuracy when exposing different media thicknesses 10 In the Online Processor field type in the de sired processing values 11 Click on OK 3 times The new media name will be added to the list 8 2 Defining an Input Cassette Up to 16 different cassettes can be defined You may want to label the actual cassettes with names corresponding to those in the list 1 Ensure that RipMate is shut down 2 In RipManager choose Media Management from the DotMate pulldown menu The Media Management window appears Media Management Fa m Drawer Cassette Length m Width mm Upper Cassette 400 x eo 400 Cancel p p Edit Cassettes Preload Form Feed Eject m Take up Cassette C Lower lt Empty gt Current Length m jo of js 3 Click on Edit Cassettes to open the Edit Cas settes window Edit Cassettes x Name Media Length Media x Cassette 520 Media
17. 3 Shipping dimensions e width 134 cm height 134 cm depth 177 cm width 53 height 53 depth 70 Net weight DM 6500 7500 450 kg 992 Ibs DM7500SA 250 kg 551 Ibs Gross weight DM 6500 7500 500 kg 1102 Ibs DM7500SA 300 kg 661 Ibs 3 3 Electrical Supply The DotMate 6500 7500 must be connected to a grounded 200 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz wall outlet as shown in the Installation Instructions which are packed with the machine WARNING The DotMate 6500 7500 is Class I electrical equipment For your personal safety it must be connected to a protective ground earth in accordance with national and local regulations 3 4 Fuses The DotMate 6500 7500 is provided with a fuse in the phase only not in the neutral If the machine is connected to a power supply that uses phase to phase connection to achieve a voltage within the specified range make sure the connection is done in accordance with national and local regulations ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE Page 3 1 DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Overview 4 Working With the DotMate Important Before carrying out the activities be low make sure that the DotMate 6500 7500 and RipMate software have been properly installed by an authorized Esko Graphics service engineer ac cording to the instructions in the DotMate 6500 7500 Service Manual and RipMate Opera tor s Manual We also recommend that an authorized Esko Graphics service en
18. 520 Cassette 460 Media 460 Cancel Cassette 400 60 00 Media 400 Cassette 610 Media 610 Copy to File Cassette 305 183 40 Media 305 Cassette 356 0 00 Media 356 nol KIN nae nalu KIN Copy from File Media Media 400 Edit Media Cassette 254 0 27 Media 254 m Media Low Warnings First E m Second 2 m A x Name Cassette 400 Media Length eo m Punch Expose Punch Zone 4 Highlight an unused line in the cassette list by clicking on it To change the definition of a cassette that 1s al ready in the list click on that line 5 In the Name field type in the desired name Page 8 2 ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE DM 6500 Operator s Manual Backing Up and Retrieving Media and Cassette Definitions 6 Choose the desired Media Type from the pulldown menu and type the appropriate value into the Media Length field i e the length of material contained in the roll 7 Set the Media Low Warnings as desired As jobs are exposed DotMate calculates the amount of media used The First and Second warnings Info Media Low and Warning Me dia Low respectively will appear in RipMate s information field when the specified lengths of media are calculated to remain in the cassette 8 Click on OK twice The new cassette definition will be added to the list If you try to open and check the cassette menu in the Media Management window and cannot it
19. DotMate 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Esko Graphics A S Copenhagen Division Industriparken 35 37 DK 2750 Ballerup Denmark Tel 45 4473 6666 Fax 45 4473 6767 DotMate 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Doc No 800325 ESKO graphics EXPEcor MORE DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Table of Contents Contents 1 What You Can Find in the Manuals 1 1 What You Should Know Before Starting 1 3 2 Product Description 2 1 Available Options 2 1 2 1 1 Registration Punch 2 1 2 1 2 Additional Input Cassettes 2 1 2 1 3 Take Up Cassette 2 1 2 1 4 Water Saver Unit 2 1 2 1 5 Chemistry Trolley Set 2 1 2 1 6 RipMate Extensions 2 1 2 1 7 Laser Safety 63004 acca de 64ers 2 2 21 8 Pi HOW s 644ucd a Goa amp eee 2 3 2 1 9 Status Panel 444340403 2 3 2 1 10 Function Switches 2 4 2 1 11 Mega Path 22 24 0 RR 2 5 2 1 12 Cabinet Parts 5 0 55 64 s6 eee 2 6 2 1 13 Processor Description 2 6 2 1 14 Identification of Processor Parts 2 6 3 Technical Assistance 3 1 Installation Requirements 3 1 3 2 Dimensions and Weight 3 1 3 3 Electrical Supply au se sans 3 1 O24 FUES neuen an ew en ee eo 3 1 4 Working With the DotMate 4 1 Overview 00 e eee ee 4 1 4 2 Setting Up the Processor 4 1 2 2 1 AGUNG UDe issar ee oe ay Gees 4 2 4 2 2 Setting the Processing Parameters
20. RipMate Operator s Manual for information about how to set the various pa rameters Click on OK and the New Page Setup window re appears The Page Layout window shown on the facing page appears Horizontal 2540 0 dpi Configure device IV Override resolution in job Separations Screening amp Color Processing Style Monochrome Optimization None x Exposure 500 T Enable Feature Color Options X Device Width DW 650 00 Device Length DL 505 00 m Calibration amp Dot hoa Effects Calibration Non O one Tal M Negative Tone Curves mo i D Mirrorprint I Trim page Bottom Margin BM 200 00 Media Width Mw 400 00 Intended Press mn ti sS YS v Rotate 0 v Media Length ML 0 00 ee Nore z m Cassette amp Page Scaling i Cassette 7 Vertical joo Top Margin TM 0 00 assette Cassette 550 l vertical 100 00 Page layout Horizontal fi 00 00 Center page on Media Width oOo oOo oO Left Margin LM Genter page on Media Height Page size Other Right Margin AM 0 00 Options PDF Options L saeas Cancel Select units illimet A i ren milime 10 Select separation style Monochrome id Page height 200 00 Cancel 8 For Page width and Page height type in the 11 Select Cassette and choose one of the cassettes that matches the media bein
21. S D OU VERTURE ET LORSQUE LA SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE A FAISCEAU ACHTUNG WARNUNG VOR LASERSTRAHLEN BEIOFFENEM GEH USE UND AUSSCHALTETEM SICHERHEITSSCHALTER DIREKTE BESTRAHLUNG VERMEIDEN _ ADVARSEL LASERSTR LING NAR ABEN OG SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE BLOKERET UNDGA DIREKTE BESTRALING ESKO graphics Page 2 2 a an DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Available Options 2 1 8 Air Flow The DotMate 6500 7500 has an air intake on the rear panel of the imagesetter unit and a fan in the left hand side of the imagesetter Cooling air is drawn in through the rear intake and circulated around the interior of the cabinet On the upper rear section of the left side panel of the processor is an air outlet fan and vent The in take fan creates a pressure within the imagesetter part of the DotMate while the outlet fan creates a vacuum in the processor This creates an airflow through the machine A pre filter and carbon filter in the imagesetter air intake ensures particle free air to the imagesetter while similar filters in the processor outlet ensure that fumes from the processor are neutralised be fore being released The airflow has several purposes e it ensures that any heat produced by the imagesetter electronics is extracted e it ensures that no fumes from the processor can enter the imagesetter section e it ensures that the temperature in the imagesetter and processor remains sta
22. XPECT MORE Page 2 5 Available Options DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual 5 When an EJECT command is given the knife in the output module cuts the media and the front conveyor rollers pass the media through the front conveyor into the rear conveyor and into the processor In a DotMate 7500SA or if the take up cassette is fitted on selection the media will pass through the front conveyor and into the take up cassette with no cut between the exposed jobs The cut is made when an EJECT command is given 2 1 12 Cabinet Parts The drawing below shows the main external cabi net parts release catches and switches of the DotMate 6500 7500 Right hand side panel release catches each side 2 1 13 Processor Description The processor unit of the DotMate 6500 7500 is a high quality rapid access processor Development time temperature and replenisher volumes can be adjusted to meet the specifications for most types of rapid access film and polyester plate A Water Saver Unit is available as an option It provides closed circuit recycling of water consid erably reducing the water consumption A descrip tion of this unit can be found in Chapter 9 Water Saver Unit 2 1 14 Identification of Processor Parts Fixer activator filter Weber rack Air inleis pee sola re 0 igo nol block or cover Deval kopen siabikzer Faller Overflow pipe Fixer siab lizer rack Io 4 De
23. als Remove the right hand side panel if not al ready removed by simply lifting up and away The figure below shows the main parts in the chemical compartment Pull out the optional trolley if fitted approxi mately 70 cm 28 Place the containers for developer activator and fixer stabilizer onto the trolley and position the trolley in the processor compartment ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE Page 4 1 Setting Up the Processor DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Optional iixeristabliizer container hin blue hose Optional developeractivator container thin red hose eae Waste finen stabilizer Bantaaner Thick blig hose 7 N j s Wasia T developer activator chemisiry irollay 7 The supply hoses are the thin PVC hoses Place the red supply hose in the developer activator container and the blue supply hose in the fixer stabilizer container so that the hoses reach the bottom of the containers 8 The used chemistry waste hoses are the rhick PVC hoses Place the red used developer acti vator hose in the empty developer waste con tainer and the blue used fixer stabilizer hose n the empty fixer waste container 9 Place the two waste containers in front of the chemistry trolley as shown 10 Ensure that the service engineer has properly connected the water inlet and outlet hoses 11 Mount the right hand side panel Position the panel so that the bracke
24. ase see the separate RipMate Oper ator s Manual For information on all aspects of maintenance of the DotMate 6500 7500 please see the separate DotMate 6500 and 7500 Easy Maintenance Guides respectively 1 1 What You Should Know Be fore Starting We recommend that you read the DotMate and RipMate manuals before starting to work with the DotMate RipMate system Please note in particular that the installation of both the DotMate6500 and RipMate should be carried out by an authorized Esko Graphics service engineer in order to ensure proper installation of all system components This manual assumes that you have some familiar ity with imagesetting as well as a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Windows NT If you are in doubt about general operating procedures for Windows NT please consult the Windows NT manuals supplied with your PC ESKO graphics RE Page 1 3 EXPE GT wm GH Ee DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Available Options 2 Product Description The DotMate 6500 7500 is a fully integrated imagesetter and processor that produces punched and plate ready film or press ready polyester plates The imagesetter unit in the DotMate 6500 7500 is a high precision internal drum imagesetter that in terfaces to RipMate a software RIP based on Har lequin ScriptWorks but with additional features added by Esko Graphics The DotMate 6500 7500 processor is a 100 com puter controlled and monitored unit Deve
25. ble 2 1 9 Status Panel The diagram below shows the status lights on the DotMate 6500 7500 status panel Ess rr fon TAKE UP ONLINE BUSY ERROR LOAD UNLOAD STANDBY EJECT Rp RA ER m y SE RFR R R RAEI RRA RAR EE RER RRR RRE RETRA ON ONLINE BUSY ERROR and TAKE UP are mes sages that relate to the operational status of the DotMate e ON is displayed whenever main power is on e ONLINE is displayed whenever the DotMate 6500 7500 is ready to produce jobs from RipMate and RipManager It goes off line when you enter DotMonitor and go into the main menu e BUSY is displayed whenever the DotMate 6500 7500 is working 1 e during imagesetting or media transport e ERROR is displayed if an error occurs in the functioning of the DotMate More info is listed in the RipMate Window and in the processor service status window and more detailed infor mation is displayed in the DotMonitor e TAKE UP will blink to show that the media has been cut and the optional take up cassette can be removed It will be lit continuously when the optional take up cassette is present ESKO graphics EX Fect MORE Page 2 3 Available Options DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual 2 1 10 Function Switches LOAD EJECT and UNLOAD are messages that relate to the status of the media in the drum Only one of these messages is displayed at any one time and only when the function can be
26. e the calibration you just created and click on the OK button and then OK in the Page Setup Manager From the Output menu in RipMate choose Print Calibration click on test2540 and then click on Print Calibrated Target The test job will be exposed using the new cal ibration When the test job has been set and processed check its density and dot percentages If the measured values are not within 1 of the ex pected values continue with the steps on the following page Page 7 6 ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Exposure Level and Calibration Set 34 From the Output menu in RipMate choose Print Calibration click on test2540 and then click on Print Uncalibrated Job Repeat steps 22 32 35 If the revised values are still not within 1 of the expected values please refer to Calibration troubleshooting below 36 Select Stop Exposure Sweep Mode from the DotMate 6500 7500 pulldown menu The Stop Exposure Sweep Mode window shown on the following page will appear Dahat BED Cepopure vers mods slated Uniross output device 7 2 1 Calibration Troubleshooting If you cannot achieve an acceptable calibration consider the following factors e The accuracy of the densitometer should be taken into account Particularly for reflec tion it may be difficult to obtain accurate readings e Make sure that you are using an approved media type A list of available
27. er in the system The processor media transport rollers run periodi cally Pressing the standby switch puts the DotMate 6500 7500 in the standby mode The light will then begin to blink to show that the processor is now in the standby mode When in standby a job from the RIP will interrupt the setting When standby is required again select STANDBY once more It can take up to 30 minutes for the chemistry to reach its correct temperature when the DotMate 6500 7500 is taken out of standby mode depend ing how long standby mode has been running and the standby mode settings Page 2 4 ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Available Options 2 1 11 Media Path The DotMate 6500 7500 imagesetter unit has a very short efficient media path shown schemati cally below Rear comeeyor out Input rollers Drurn input sensor heel INPUT To Processor o OPTICS INPUT Buter i UNIT MODULE knife censor Output rollers EAR mam fered REB CONVEYOR OUTPUT AE Vy MODULE LAW VS Rear comeeyor in Sena sensor a M CONVEYOR Front comveyor in Drum output Butfer side sans r sanso sensor 1 When aLOAD command is given the input rollers on the input module pull the media from the input cassette and load it into the drum During media loading the carriage upon which the optics unit is mounted moves the guides on the left and right of the imagesetting drum in to support t
28. ere pacivalor rack Replenishment pipe Temperature j nn er Level sensors Flecinculalion pipe and heating elements Recirculation pape Page 2 6 ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Available Options ESKO graphics Ener Page 2 7 DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Installation Requirements 3 Technical Assistance In order to ensure that the entire DotMate RipMate system is properly installed and configured the DotMate 6500 7500 must be installed by an autho rized Esko Graphics service engineer in accor dance with the installation instructions in the DotMate 6500 7500 Service Manual and with na tional and local regulations concerning electrical safety and plumbing 3 1 Installation Requirements The DotMate 6500 7500 must be placed on a hard flat stable surface with the following space re quirements e free space of approximately 70 cm 28 at the sides to allow for opening the imagesetter side doors removing the optional chemistry tray of the processor and for maintenance operations e aheight of 220 cm 87 to allow for opening the processor cover e free space of approximately 50 cm 20 at the front for inserting and removing the cassettes 3 2 Dimensions and Weight Machine dimensions e DM 6500 width 123 cm height 115 cm depth 160 cm width 48 height 45 depth 63 DM 7500 width 145 cm height 115 cm depth 160cm width 58 height 45 depth 6
29. essor 10 2 10 4 1 Media Does Not Load 10 4 10 5 Problems Identified by Error Messages 022e ce eee 10 4 10 5 1 Error Paper Jam lt 0 4 6 ds dae 10 5 10 5 2 Error Out of Media 10 5 10 5 3 Error Input Cassette Not Present 10 5 10 5 4 Info MediaLow 10 5 10 5 5 Warning Media Low 10 6 10 5 6 Error Laser Failure 10 6 10 5 7 Error Internal Communications Falten ea an Een 10 6 10 5 8 Error Internal Power Failure 10 6 10 5 9 Error Cover Open 10 6 10 5 10 Error Liquid Level Failure 10 6 10 5 11 Error Motor Failure 10 6 10 5 12 Error Invalid Clipping 10 6 10 5 13 Error Communications Failed 10 6 10 6 Problems Not Identified by Error Messages 222222 22 e ee eee 10 6 10 6 1 Media Has a Brown Color and Density Is Too Low 10 6 10 6 2 Media Has a Milky Appearance 10 7 Page ii ESKO graphics Perfect MORE DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual What You Should Know Before Starting 1 What You Can Find in the Manuals This manual contains information about the instal lation calibration and daily use of the DotMate 6500 7500 including the handling of media and cassettes and concentrating mainly on the mechan ical systems For information about the RipMate software RIP and RipWatch including a number of valuable tips about how to get the most out of your RIP and imagesetter ple
30. ews SEEI Imagerpetten found af 1 03 iaae DelMate EAD RIPHATE SECUAITY CODE FAUL r f Delo Hacker SjF kjer Weter Vet Cispeyragiel fe TITS Haban Group ple All ghle bepaal Updating tandad Printing a ator Currie j s Ari RIP venion 4 5 Revisor 1 ing bet egaet FEM granted TEE Serial number 3702 17 10 2 DotMonitor The DotMate Hyper Terminal window is opened most easily by choosing Start DotMonitor from the DotMate 6500 7500 menu in RipManager It moni tors the DotMate and in some cases provides more specific information than the RipMate main window about hardware errors It is a good idea to keep this window open in case if problems DotMate HyperT erminal lel Fs File Edit View Call Transfer Help Drawer 1 Cassette 400 Takeup Cassette 0 0 m On Line menu M Main menu Off Line On Line gt Drawer 1 Cassette 400 Takeup Cassette 0 0 m On Line menu M Main menu Off Line On Line gt 10 3 Paper jams Imagesetter If a paper jam error is reported by the DotMate media has become lodged in the drum and must be removed 1 Turn off the power The switch is located on the left hand side of the foot panel 2 Open the right and left hand access doors The doors swing open towards the rear of the DotMate 3 Raise the processor cover 4 Raise the entire front cover by pressing the two catches underneath the cover and lift up using the two hand grips underneath
31. g Up to 118 lines per cm 300 Ipi Speed of exposure full flat 6500 83 cm 32 7 6225 cm 965 sq in per min at 1270 dpi 21 cm 8 3 1556 cm 241 sq in per min at 2540 dpi 7500 Exposure time for full imaging area at 2540 dpi 6500 2 6 min 7500 3 0 min Spot size 25 8 micron in 15 automatic steps Repeatability 5 microns at 2540 dpi Output media Film or polyester plate emulsion side out Media loading One supply cassette Automated daylight loading Media width 6500 254 480 mm 10 18 9 in steps of 15 for film 254 505 mm 10 19 9 in steps of 17 for polyester plate 7500 254 610 mm 10 24 P model film amp plate 400 610 mm 10 24 SA model film amp plate Media thickness Max 0 2 mm 0 008 Core size of media roll 72 mm 2 8 Capacity of input cassette 76 25 m 250 feet for film 30 m 100 feet for polyester plate Capacity of optional 6500 take up cassette 15 m 50 feet min media width 400 mm film only Dimensions of take up cassette W x H x D 60 x 15 5 x 17 cm 23 6 x 6 1 x 6 7 Functional Specifications Processor Developing time 20 90 seconds Transport speed at 30 second development time 680 mm 24 per min for film 516 mm 20 3 per min for polyester plate Automatic replenishment control Oxidation Consumption ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE Page 11 9 DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Temperatu
32. g used values as shown 12 Select Save As DM 7500 max width 750 x 610 mm DM 6500 max width 650 x 480 with film The Save Setup window appears Page 6 2 ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Producing a Test Job Default Page Setup Save As Jtest2540 Cancel 13 In the Save Setup window type in test2540 and then click on Save 14 In the Page Setup Manager window that ap pears click on OK 15 From the RipMate menu choose Print File 16 Choose the file lines ps which is located in lt your RipMate directory name gt PS The Print File window appears Print File File name Lines ps Files of type PostScript Files ps z Cancel Page Setup test2540 he 17 Select Page Setup and choose test2540 18 Click on OK to start exposing the job Once you have ensured that the system is up and running you will want to start exposing real jobs Before doing this calibrate the imagesetter as ex plained in Chapter 7 Calibration ESKO graphics EX Fect MORE Page 6 3 DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Calibration on RipMate 7 Why Is Calibration Necessary In order to compensate for dot gain and produce consistent output an imagesetter must be cali brated for linearity An imagesetter is linear when every tone specified in the input gives that same tone in the output so that the curve compar ing input a
33. ge 10 6 ESKO graphics PERFECT MORE DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Problems Not Identified by Error Messages e Check that the developer activator has been mixed correctly e If the symptoms persist or if they have appeared over a period of time the developer may be used or contaminated Clean the developer activator tank and the associated pipes thoroughly and re fill with new developer activator 10 6 2 Media Has a Milky Appear ance This is a typical symptom of media that has not been fixed correctly e Check the fixer stabilizer temperature e Check the development time e Check that the fixer stabilizer has been mixed correctly e If the symptoms persist or if they have appeared over a period of time the fixer stabilizer may be used or contaminated Clean the fixer stabilizer tank and the associated pipes thoroughly and re fill with new fixer stabilizer ESKO graphics ERrFeckrt monde Page 10 7 DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Functional Specifications Imagesetter Imaging technology Internal drum Imaging modes Positive and negative Light source 675 nm 10mW visible red laser diode Maximum exposure area 6500 480 x 650 mm 18 9 x 25 6 on film 505 x 530 mm 19 9 x 20 7 on plate 7500 610 x 750 mm 24 0 x 29 5 w o punch on film amp plate 590 x 750 mm 23 2 x 29 5 w o punch on film amp plate Resolution 1200 to 3600 dpi Screen rulin
34. gineer be available to give as sistance while the activities in this section are car ried out 4 1 Overview This chapter takes you quickly through the opera tions that are necessary in order to get your first output from the DotMate 6500 7500 e Starting up the system e Setting the processing parameters e Filling the processor with chemistry e Loading media into the DotMate e Specifying media and cassettes in RipMate e Outputting a test job More information about the various functions of the DotMate 6500 7500 and RipMate are found in this manual and in the RipMate Operator s Man ual 4 2 Setting Up the Processor 1 Before starting make sure that e the processor is properly installed e the processor is clean e all three racks are in place and the overflow pipes are properly mounted e Windows NT has been started on the RIP PC Check that all the necessary cables power SCSI and RS 232 are properly connected The cables should be connected by an autho rized Esko Graphics service engineer Other wise the guarantee will be invalidated CAUTION Never connect or disconnect a SCSI cable to any unit while the power is on With reference to your film and the vendor s specifications mix your developer activator and fixer stabilizer You are now ready to connect the containers for the chemistry WARNING For your personal safety use gloves and safety glasses when mixing chemi c
35. ging the Safety Factor to a higher value measured as a percentage of the Maximum Data Rate for example 10 instead of 5 The next time you send a job that yields the Printer Caught Up error set the safety factor even higher If the problem persists even with the larger safety factor set the Maximum Data Rate to zero and turn compression Off in the Configure RIP menu The next time you send a job RipMate will automatically calculate the fastest possible rate at which it can send data to the DotMate and write this value to the Maximum Data Rate in the Set Up window Note 1 Remember that the above solutions set the data transfer rate to a value slow enough that even your most complicated jobs can be printed Note 2 Boot DotMate then RipMate PC SCSI transfer speed is negotiated between NT and DotMate when NT boots e Try defragmenting the RIP PC s hard disk Page 10 4 ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Problems Identified by Error Messages 10 5 1 Error Paper Jam This message appears if the media becomes jammed in the imagesetter If you receive this error message look in the DotMonitor This tells you where in the imagesetter the fault has occurred The error message text can indicate faults in the following areas Drum Input Sensor This sensor is located just after the media leaves the input cassette If this message appears the me dia has not loaded properly There
36. he film so that it does not fall onto the optics unit 2 The input rollers together with the output roll ers on the output module feed the media all the way around the drum and through the output module and hold the media securely in place The input and output sensors monitor the posi tion of the media and report an error to the RIP CASSETTE Take up cassie if the media is not properly loaded and posi tioned for exposure 3 The optics unit moves to the right hand end of the drum and exposes the media starting at the right and moving towards the left The media is exposed by a laser which spins continuously around a central spindle as the carriage moves along the length of the drum The carriage will only move as far as necessary to expose the job depending on the format of the page and its orientation in the drum OPTIONAL TAKE UF CASSETTE 4 The input and output rollers and the rollers on the front conveyor then transfer the exposed media from the drum into the processor At the same time media for exposure of the next page enters the drum The exposed media is cut and fed through the front and rear con veyors into the processor Input rollers Drum input sansar INPUT Cassette sensor CASSETTE OPTICS UNIT o OUTPUT OUTPUT TAKE UP MODULE MODULE CASSETTE Takb up cies sable HIEN Butler top sensor nife Butter go sensor Drum ouipul sensor Oviput rollers K ESKO graphics E
37. hen you perform an Eject If you would like to use these facilities see the instructions in Chapter 8 Media Management You can however produce output on the DotMate 6500 7500 without them PEC T MORE Page 5 3 DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Producing a Test Job 6 Test Job The very first job you send to the DotMate New Page Setup E 6500 7500 is used to calculate the maximum data rate between it and the RIPPC Although you could simply choose Print Uncalibrated Job from the RipMate menu you might not achieve the best data rate Instead we recommend exposing a test job called lines ps that was installed on your RIPPC as part of the RipMate software installation process 6 1 Producing a Test Job 1 Inthe RipMate window choose Page Setup Manager from the RipMate pulldown menu The Page Setup Manager window appears Page Setup Manager FF Calibration Separating Default Page Setup Preview 100 None No Delete Units dpi hi 2 From Page Setup Manager select New The New Page Setup window appears Output Device Resolution Device DotMate 7500P Plus J Vertical 2540 0 Units Horizontal 2540 0 dpi Configure device IV Override resolution in job Separations Screening amp Color Processing Style 5 Optimization None Exposure 500 T Enable Feature Color Options r Calibration amp Dot ooo Effects Calibra
38. is either no film in the cassette or the cassette roller is not able to pull the film into the imagesetter e Raise the front shield and remove the input cas sette Make sure there is film in the cassette and that the film is correctly aligned with the tabs on the lip of the cassette Load the cassettte again Drum Output Sensor This sensor is located on the output module of the imagesetter after the film has been cut by the knife If this message is shown the sensor has de tected the presence of film which means that the film has not been correctly cut Buffer Top Sensor This sensor is located on the front conveyor It reg ulates the speed of the media ensuring that a con stant media buffer height is maintained Buffer Side Sensor This sensor is located on the front conveyor It regulates the speed of the rollers in the module to ensure that the media feeds correctly and not off line through the module Front Conveyor in Sensor This sensor is located on the front conveyor and in dicates if the media is stuck in the buffer part of the conveyor It also shows the presence of media in the conveyor if not expected i e if a jam has not been properly cleared Rear Conveyor In Sensor This sensor is located on the in side of the rear con veyor and starts the operation of the conveyor when the sensing the presence of media in the con veyor Rear Conveyor Out Sensor This sensor is located on the out side of the
39. loper and fixer are filtered and recirculated reducing the consumption of chemicals and the cost of waste disposal Among the advantages of the DotMate 6500 7500 are e Anextremely simple and efficient media path e A wide range of output resolutions from 1200 to 3600 dpi for flexibility in adapting to the speed and quality demands of the individual job e An unusually wide range of spot sizes that are automatically optimized to the chosen output resolution e The ability to image screen rulings up to 300 lpi 118 lines per cm e A constant overpressure in the imagesetter unit and a vacuum over the processor racks ensures that no chemical fumes from the processor can flow back into the imagesetter e Low noise level to fit into any working environ ment e User friendly and service friendly design 2 1 Available Options The DotMate 6500 7500 has a range of options that are available at the time of purchase and can be easily incorporated any time afterwards These options are 2 1 1 Registration Punch There are various choices of registration punch systems available for the DotMate Please contact Esko Graphics for details of punch options 2 1 2 Additional Input Cassettes Additional cassettes are available to supplement the supplied input cassette that is standard with the DotMate 6500 7500 2 1 3 Take Up Cassette A take up cassette is standard with DotMate 7500 and available as an option for DotMate 6500
40. lters All maintenance operations are described in the DotMate 6500 7500 Easy Maintenance Guide which is supplied with your DotMate 6500 7500 NOTE It is recommended that the DotMate 6500 7500 Easy Maintenance Guide be stored in side the right hand side door of the imagesetter unit CAUTION Cleanliness of the water and chemistry is Of particular importance In order to avoid con tamination of the wash water with fixer or stabi lizer the processor must be kept in good condition This is particularly important for the rollers in the fixer stabilizer and the wash sections Incorrect chemistry may cause hydrogen sulphide or silver to get into the wash water The fixer must therefore be of a thiosulphate type and the hard ener if used must be based on glacial acetic acid and added to the fixer with a concentration not ex ceeding 2 ESKO graphics EX Fect MORE Page 9 1 DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual RipMate Main Window 10 Error Information The DotMate RipMate system includes two win dows that give you running information on what the system is doing 10 1 RipMate Main Window The RipMate main window provides a running sta tus on the activities of the RIP and imagesetter in cluding error messages if anything goes wrong Birken Edt Comat phie Cole Quit Fonts care SCS O00 TOSHIBA OAM Me 1100 cScenviews SCS 1 03 ScaniewDiES 5 19 Scans SCH 200 WDIGTL WOESSEUTBITAI 1 80 coanvi
41. lyester z Active Processing or Idle Standby Activator k Activator Temperature 28 C Temperature 20 C Stabilizer A Stabilizer p Temperature 20 C Temperature 20 C Anti Oxidation Idle Anti Oxidation Interval fi 0 min Interval fi 5 min Activator Activator Replacement fio mL Replacement fo mL Stabilizer Stabilizer Replacement 10 mL Replacement fo mL for polyester plate 2 Select Rack type and choose the appropriate rack that is relevant to the configuration of the DotMate 6500 7500 The values shown in the left hand row Pro cessing or idle are selected values for Devel oper Activator Temperature Fixer Stabilizer Temperature and Antioxidation Amount 4 S The values shown in the right hand row Standby are selected values for the same pa rameters but apply when the DotMate 6500 7500 is in the standby mode To change the values double click in the rele vant text box and type in the desired value within the ranges specified below e Dev Act temperature 15 45EC e Fix Stab temperature 15 45EC e AntiOx interval 5 60 minutes e AntiOx Dev Act replenish 0 300 ml e AntiOx Fix Stab replenish 0 300 ml NOTE An explanation of the antioxidation function is given below Click on OK to confirm the new values Close the Device Preferences window 4 2 3 Antioxidation Function When developer activator is exposed to the air i
42. may be because the DotMate is in a state that does not allow cassette loading See the facing page Using RipManager for media management 8 3 Backing Up and Retrieving Media and Cassette Definitions Media and cassette definitions do not have to be backed up but they can be if you want to The Copy to File and Copy from File buttons in the Me dia List and Edit Cassette List windows are used for this purpose To Back Up a Media or Cassette Definition 1 In the appropriate window click on the name of the media or cassette definition you want to to back up 2 Click on Copy to File 3 In the window that appears enter the desired path and file name To Retrieve a Media or Cassette Definition 1 Inthe appropriate window click on Copy from File 2 In the window that appears enter the path and file name of the desired item The specified media or cassette definition will be added to the list 8 4 RipManager and Media Man agement By typing media and cassette definitions into the media management function as described above you make it possible for DotMate to monitor the media consumption and to warn you when the level of media in the input cassette is low The Media Management window also lets you carry out some media related functions without go ing to the imagesetter Which functions are possi ble are indicated by the Preload Unload Form Feed and Eject buttons Drawer Media Management Ea Casset
43. media in the cassette ensuring that the two notches on the spindle fit into the corresponding slots of the cassette Notch on spindle 10 Carefully remove the fastening tape from the media and pull out enough media so that it ex tends past the lip of the cassette 11 Close the lid of the cassette and lock it by mov ing the locks on each side in the direction shown Ensure that the media is not pinched between the cassette lid and body Cassette lock 12 Slowly pull out the protective wrapper leader until about 2 5 cm 1 of media is exposed 13 Carefully peel off the entire protective wrap per leader or if necessary cut it off with scis Sors Some types of media have a small sticky area daylight loading residue left across the width of the media when the protective wrapper is re moved This should also be cut off 14 Tighten the media roll in the cassette by turn ing the gear on the side of the cassette clock wise until the edge of the media is flush with the lip of the cassette The cassette is now ready for loading into the DotMate Page 5 2 ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Removing and Mounting the Input Cassette Cassette lig Media 15 To mount the cassette in the DotMate hold the cassette by the hand grips on each end place it in the top compartment of the Dotmate and push it in until the spring locks engage The cassette is nat
44. media is found in Chapter 11 Specifications An up dated list is available from your local Esko Graphics reseller upon request e Calibration results can be affected by the temperature at which the imagesetter and processor are maintained the storage tem perature and length of storage of the media and whether the processor is used for devel oping other materials e Make sure that your DotMate 6500 7500 is in good working order If necessary have an authorized Esko Graphics service engineer check the machine 7 2 2 Maintaining Calibration Sets Calibration sets should be regularly checked to make sure that they have not drifted outside the ac ceptable tolerances Depending on the degree of accuracy you require you may want to check the calibration as often as twice a day or as infre quently as once a month using the procedure be low NOTE The calibration sets and preferably also the exposure levels should always be checked e When you start using media from a new produc tion batch differences in the emulsion can cause changes in the calibration e If you change the chemistry settings in your pro CESSOT To check a calibration set proceed as follows 1 From the Output menu choose Print Calibra tion select your page setup and click on Print Calibrated Target The test job will be exposed 2 Measure the dot percents of the tint fields making a note of the results 3 If any of the values are
45. nal media types may have been added to the list at a later date An updated list will always be avail able from your local Esko Graphics reseller upon re quest Supplier Film type Agta HN 610CDH Kodak Kodak 2000 Sp 989 Polychrome LDF4 Konica Spec 303 RVD 100E 3M RLD 670 Other media types may be used but should you wish to try media from other suppliers please note the fol lowing basic requirements Wave length 675 nm visible red laser diode Roll width input 254 280 305 310 317 330 cassette 340 356 370 400 404 430 454 460 480 490 505 520 550 559 580 605 and 610 mm 10 11 02 122 125313 13 3 14 14 6 15 75 15 9 16 9 17 9 18 1 19 2 19 8 20 4 21 6 22 22 8 23 8 and 24 Page 11 10 ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Roll length film 76 25 m max 254 ft 0 1 mm thick 0 004 4 mil Roll length plate 30 m max 100 ft 0 2 mm thick 0 007 7 mil Core diameter 72 mm 2 8 Emulsion side Out Curl Positive Packaging Daylight loading hard flange ESKO graphics EX FECT MORE Page 1 11
46. nd output is a straight line In four color work even small deviations from a linear curve can cause significant errors in the col ors produced for example changes in color bal ance and contrast loss of brightness and loss of highlight or shadow detail Even if the imagesetter is very accurate the output will still be affected by the type and brand of media used so its calibration should be regularly checked 7 1 Calibration on RipMate RipMate lets you create and store calibrations for different types of media and for various combina tions of an output resolution screen frequency range dot shape exposure level and negative or positive output In fact each Page Setup must be associated with a specific calibration see the RipMate Operator s Manual for a full explanation of the Page Setup concept Calibrations are created and stored using the Cali bration Manager function in the Output menu of RipMate 7 1 1 Setting Up a Calibration Film For film you need to find an exposure level which ensures that the 100 exposed areas of the film have a density as recommended by the film manu facturer The optimum density for each brand and type of media is specified by its manufacturer The value may vary quite a bit depending on the media type and since output resolution screen frequency and dot shape also have an influence on the optimum exposure level you should never create a calibra tion set without first adj
47. nting the Input Cassette 1 Lower the shield 2 Slide the input cassette out of its compartment using the two hand grips on the sides 3 Place the cassette on a table and open it by re leasing the locks on each side in the direction shown Cassette lock Lift the spindle out of the cassette Remove the left hand retainer by unscrewing it completely the locking device on the inside of the retainer will no longer grip the spindle The retainer can then be pulled off the spindle Slide the media onto the spindle making sure it fits snugly against the right hand retainer Be sure to place the media roll as shown below 1 e with the emulsion side facing down Slide the left hand retainer back onto the spin dle until the locking device on the retainer can be felt to engage in the slot on the spindle ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE Page 5 1 Removing and Mounting the Input Cassette DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Approximately 3 mm before the end cap 8 Screw the left hand retainer approximately 3 1 2 3 3 4 turns until it is locked onto the spin dle It is important that the retainer be neither too tight nor too loose The retainer is correctly locked when the media roll fits tightly against the right hand retainer Emulsion side facing down For clarity the media roll is shown with a loose end bul it is actually taped down 9 Place the spindle with the
48. phics EXPECT MORE DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Paper Jams Processor Remove any jammed media that may be pres ent in the developer rack 6 Lift up and remove the heater unit rollers from the rear of the processor 5 Slide the dryer unit transport towards the front of the processor to expose the heater unit roll Remove any jammed media that may be pres ers and water rack ent Remove the dryer unit transport cover if neces sary by removing the red attachment screws Remove any jammed media that may be present 7 Refit the heater unit rollers slide the dryer unit transport back into position and lower the input roller set on the developer activator rack 8 Refit the processor rear panel 9 Lower the processor cover ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE Page 10 3 Problems Identified by Error Messages DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual 10 4 1 Media Does Not Load If the DotMate 6500 7500 refuses to load media from the input cassette check the following e The edge of the media should be cleanly cut parallel to the lip of the input cassette e The edge of the media should be lined up with the lip of the cassette e The media must be loaded in the input cassette so that the emulsion side is facing down when the cassette is inserted in the imagesetter 10 5 Problems Identified by Er ror Messages If a problem occurs within the DotMate 6500 7500 that stops your job from being
49. r of the processor 2 Remove the black anti condensation cover over the chemistry tanks 3 Inthe RIP PC s Program Manager window double click on the Processor Service Program in the RipMate group window Page 4 4 ESKO graphics PERFECT MORE DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Setting Up the Processor Anti condensation Cover J ya Processor Service O 825 7 2 inis Devcon Teepe ME E Fie Tempecstue H1 SC Dyes Tempera 226 OL Font TA Processor Gerace Progam View Connection Tool Help Hogar l Falow lab Lines D Derda Temperstune Fe Tepa Dyer Tenhin E E T a ET O Hay Tachometer Haia a Ei Denta ine Media at Cit Senor too Laip Eid Sermon Tiratu Connected COM Eis Interlock Cover ogen T Actiwator Low T Stabirer Low wheter Low 7 Achia Temgeishuse Slaaie Tinga atte o Dya Topia Moai haski O Mota Tachameien O Hedat EA binid in ke Media at Di Senso boo Esh Esa Seri Teme Connected COME 2 4 Click on Tools and then Main Control Panel The following window will appear Main Cestiol Panel Main Costiol Panel aaron i P Sem ame Sey Fiers haitien Saeta A lt Soe 5 Activate the Active on button in the processor section CAUTION Proceeding with the following steps without chemistry in the relevant contain ers can damage the pumps 6 Activate the Developer Activator check bo
50. re value you determined in step 18 from the test strip with the correct density exposure 21 Click on the OK button twice When the correct exposure setting has been achieved you are now ready to calibrate the dot percentages using the test strip with the correct exposure 22 Using a densitometer measure the dot percent ages for each tint square from 0 0 to 100 0 in the test job Write the measured value in the box below each square Calitration test Expoture Sweep far device Dothias 23 From the Output menu in RipMate choose Calibration Manager The Calibration Dot Gain Manager window appears Device DotMate 6500P 7 Name Resolution Dotshape Freg Exp Profile On Status Edit tram uncalibrated target Edit tom calibrated target Gn Wit Cancel 24 Click on New ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE Page 7 5 Exposure Level and Calibration Set DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual e If you are revising an existing calibration set doubleclick on its name in the list in stead of New The Edit Uncalibrated Target for DotMate 6500 7500 window appears Note that the Resolu tion Dot shape and Exposure are taken from the last edited Page Setup The Screen freq boxes will display a range that includes the frequency you specified For more information about Edit Uncalibrated Tar get for DotMate 6500 7500 refer to the RipMate Operator s Manual
51. re range for developer activator and fixer stabilizer 20 45 C 68 113 F Temperature control 0 5 C accuracy Capacity of tanks Developer 24 5 litres 6 47 U S gallons Fixer 24 5 litres 6 47 U S gallons Water 24 5 litres 6 47 U S gallons Physical Specifications Dimensions W x H x D 6500 123x 115 x 160 cm 48 x 45 x 63 7500P 145x 115 x 160 cm 57 x 45 x 63 7500SA 145x 115x 80 cm 57 x 45 x 31 5 Weight 6500 450 kg 1099 Ibs 7500P 450 kg 1099 Ibs 7500SA 250 kg 611 lbs Power consumption 3 3 kW Rated voltage 200 240 VAC Rated frequency 50 60 Hz Rated current 13 7 Amp max 7500SA 1 7 Amp max Fuses The DotMate 6500 7500 has internal fuses that may only be changed by an authorized Esko Graphics ser vice engineer WARNING The DotMate 6500 7500 is Class I elec trical equipment For your personal safety it must be connected to a protective ground earth in accor dance with national and local regulations Ambient temperature 18 25iC 65 77iF Relative humidity 40 70 Noise level Less than 70dBA Data interface Differential Fast SCSI 2 Options Punch registration systems Extra input cassettes Take up cassette Chemistry trolley set Water saving unit Available Media Types The list on the following page shows the types of me dia that was available for use in the DotMate 6500 7500 at the time this manual was published Ad ditio
52. selected Pushing the function switch carries out the function displayed e The LOAD light will illuminate when the DotMate 6500 7500 is ready for new media to be loaded into the drum Pushing the function switch transports the media into the drum for ex posure The LOAD light will blink if the input cassette runs out of media e The UNLOAD light will illuminate when the DotMate 6500 7500 is ready to un load media Pushing the function switch at this point will cause the media in the drum to be retracted into the input cassette after which the input cassette can be removed and a different one inserted Note Remember to change cassette in RipMana ger MediaManager when you change to another cassette EJECT is available when the drum and or the optional take up cassette contains exposed me dia If you click on EJECT the media will be cut and fed to the online processor or take up cas sette depending on job selection On DotMate 6500 7500 CTP EJECT will output the last ex posed plate STANDBY is a message that is displayed to indi cate that the DotMate 6500 7500 can be set to a standby setting This setting should be used when the processor is not in use overnight or for long periods during the working day Its functions are e to save power e to reduce chemistry loss by oxidation because the temperature in the chemistry is lowered e to prevent crystallization of the developer acti vator and fixer stabiliz
53. sired starting value for the expo sure sweep in the From field in the Print Cali bration dialogue and press the Tab key The exposure can be from 1 to 1200 14 Type in the desired end value for the exposure sweep in the To field in the Print Calibration dialogue and press the Tab key 15 Type in the desired interval between exposure values in the Step field in the Print Calibration dialogue and press the Tab key Use a relatively large step value the first time around if you are not sure where the optimum exposure value lies Once you know approxi mately where to look you can repeat the expo sure sweep with a revised starting value From end value To and a smaller step value Step 16 Click on Print Exposure Sweep to generate the exposure sweep The RIP will now generate all the uncalibrated test strips in the sweep 17 When the job has been set and processed mea sure the exposure density of each test strip e Conventional media measure the density in the D Max field For film it should be be tween 3 8 and 4 2 e Hard dot film please contact your supplier for details e Polyester plate please contact your supplier for details I Drikaba TTH PEME REN er a E12 DE fe Pe rer mag fer PTTL aml AT EIIE Ea E BA en inne ks Erem Fern vee nel Puritan ae FTT Rey et a Be wage rt UE lt jiii PERIE E E EN HAE
54. t oxidizes which reduces its effectiveness The antioxidation function replenishes the devel oper activator at the desired intervals to compen sate for oxidation The amount of antioxidation replenishment re quired is typically between 10 and 25 liters a week the exact figures will be found in the chemistry manufacturers specification sheets ESKO graphics EX Fect MORE Page 4 3 Setting Up the Processor DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual The default value of 0 for AntiOx Dev Act replenish and AntiOx Fix Stab replenish means that the func tion is not activated However the AntiOx interval should be set to 10 minutes This causes a five second rotation of the rollers in the processor every ten minutes which maintains the rollers and chemistry 4 2 4 Other Processing Parameters The remaining processing parameters are specified via the Media List window which is accessed from the DotMate menu in RipManager Up to 10 media can be programmed and stored 1 In RipManager select Shut down if not al ready shut down 2 Select Media Management in the DotMate pull down menu 3 In the Media Management window click on Edit Cassette The following window appears Edit Cassettes x Name Media Length Media Cassette 520 Media 520 E Cassette 460 56 18 Media 460 Cassette 400 60 00 Media 400 D Cassette 610 0 00 Media 610 zl OK Cancel Cassette 254 0 27 Media 254 Copy to File Cassette
55. te Length m Width rm o Upper Cassette 400 x eo 400 Cancel fo E Edit Cassettes Preload Form Feed Elect Take up Cassette Current Length m o of fis e Eject is available when the drum and or the op tional take up cassette contains exposed media If you click on Eject the media will be cut and ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE Page 8 3 Customizing the Imagesetter and Take Up Parameters DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual fed to the online processor or take up cassette depending on job selection e Unload is available after the media has been ejected Clicking on Unload will cause the me dia in the drum to be retracted into the input cas sette You can then remove the input cassette and mount a different one e Preload becomes active when DotMate 6500 7500 is ready to load the selected cassette Clicking on Preload advances the media into the drum ready for exposure e Form Feed outputs a full page of media without exposing it e The Edit cassette button is only accessible when RipMate is not running e Width mm and Current length m are for infor mation only and cannot be edited in this win dow NOTE Current length shows how much media has entered the optional take up cassette compared to the maximum allowed length The Cassette menu in the Media Management win dow is not active unless the DotMate is in a state that allows a new input cassette to be moun
56. ted When the menu is active you can use it to tell RipMate which cassette is present 8 5 Customizing the Imagesetter and Take Up Parameters RipManager also lets you determine extra parame ters related to the imagesetter and take up cassette The parameters allowing you to customize the imagesetter are e The minimum amount of media required for each job NOTE This is based on the mechanical config uration of the imagesetter 1 e the distance be tween input rollers their distance from the drum etc e Selection of the processor type if any To access these functions 1 Choose Preferences from the DotMate 6500 7500 menu in the RipManager window 2 Click on the Imagesetter window The Device Preference window for image setters appears Device Preferences Fa PLTTELELRFPPPPPPPPPPPPULPFLLLERG Minimum Feed Length o mm Online Processor Danagraf DanMate 665 Cancel 3 Type in the desired values for Minimum feed length and select the processor type 4 Click on the Takeup Cassette tab The parameters allowing you to customize the take up cassette are e The maximum amount of media that can be ac cepted by the take up cassette before an eject must take place up to the allowable maximum Page 8 4 ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Customizing the Imagesetter and Take Up Parameters of 15 meters 50 feet which is the default value depending
57. tion No Negative Tone Curves fi N x Tal tna I Mirorprint I Trim page Intended Press Non Actual Press None v Rotate fo z m Cassette amp Page Scaling Cassette Cassette 550 Vertical 100 00 Horizontal 100 00 DotMate 6500 7500 2540 Options PDF Options __Saveas _ Cancel From the Output device menu choose In the Resolution drop down box choose To achieve the best possible data rate the reso lution should be set to 2540 Double click on Configure device to open the Configure Device window Selection of the on line processor or the take up cassette configuration determines which of those two the job is sent to ESKO graphics EAPEGCT MORE Page 6 1 Producing a Test Job DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Opa Tocco Cones O Mepmeimage Une mm Purch Sefingi FF PuchMeds Pechga PurchHage oon PP Hege imga Lat Ector PotononfeedLengt E eied cm mm CTP Semi l Enik CT HLM TOA BERAE S PL Lire TH 6 Select the values as required by refering to the RipMate Operator s Manual and select OK r Output Device Resolution Device DotMate 7500P Plus Vertical 2540 0 Units 7 Inthe Page Setup window select Page Lay out DM 6500 max width 530 x 505 with polyes ter For the time being use O for the other parame ters in this window See the chapter on Page Setup in the
58. ts on the bottom of the panel engage in the studs on the side of the processor and the top of the panel fits over the lip on the top of the processor Then drop it into place Optional container thick red hose 4 2 1 Starting Up 1 Switch on the power The power switch is located on the left hand side of the foot panel 2 Switch on the RIP PC and start up the RipManager and RipMate in that order RipManager must always be started up first 4 2 2 Setting the Processing Parameters Proceed as follows to set the processing parame ters Developer activator fixer stabilizer temperatures amp antioxidation values 1 In RipManager double click on DotMate 6500 7500 and then Preferences The Device Preferences window appears Page 4 2 ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Setting Up the Processor Device Preferences Ea Online Processor Imagesetter Takeup Cassette Rack Type Film z Active Processing or Idle Standby Developer 7 Developer Temperature 35 C Temperature 20 C Fixer Fixer x Temperature 20 C Temperature 20 C m Anti Oxidation Idle Anti Oxidation Interval fi 0 min Interval fi 5 min Developer Developer Replacement fio mL Replacement fo mL Fixer Fixer Replacement 10 mL Replacement jo mL Cancel for film Online Processor Imagesetter Takeup Cassette Rack Type Po
59. urally balanced at the correct angle when held by the two end grips The cassette is correctly mounted when two white spots can be seen on the rail under the cassette 5 1 1 Removing and Mounting the Op tional Take Up Cassette To remove the cassette 1 Raise the shield 2 Slide the take up cassette out of its compart ment using the two hand grips on the sides 3 To remount the cassette in the DotMate hold the cassette by the hand grips on each end place it in the bottom compartment of the Dotmate and push it in until the spring locks engage The cassette is naturally balanced at the correct an gle when held by the two end grips If media has been exposed remember to use the EJECT command before attempting to remove the take up cassette EJECT can be chosen when the EJECT lamp is il luminated The TAKE UP cassette lamp must blink before the take up cassette can be removed 5 1 2 Specifying Media and Cassettes in RipManager The RipManager program module provides facili ties for specifying up to 16 different input cas settes including the type of media they contain the length of the media roll at the time of loading and how soon you want to receive a notice via the RIP that the media is running low It also lets you change the maximum amount of film to the op tional take up cassette up to the default setting of 15 m 50 ft and adjust the amount of extra media fed into the take up cassette w
60. usting the exposure level After adjusting the exposure level the individual dot percentages are calibrated This is a semi auto matic process performed by RipMate based on your measurements of tint values in a special test job 7 1 2 Know Your Film Conventional vs Hard Dot Conventional rapid access films typically have an optimum density of 3 8 4 2 which is the initial density level you will be looking for When density ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE Page 7 1 Exposure Level and Calibration Set DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual is correct you will then look at the accuracy of the dot percentages In contrast hard dot films can have maximum den sities of anywhere from 4 8 6 0 which may be impossible for some densitometers to register Therefore when calibrating for this type of film a different strategy is employed In order to get good results from your imagesetter it is important to understand the characteristics of the media you are working with Therefore before starting to use a particular type of media it is a good idea to consult with your media supplier 7 1 3 Equipment For film calibration you will need a reliable and accurate densitometer that can measure transmis sion and that can read out the results both as den sity and as dot percents If you intend to use hard dot film it is recommended that the densitometer should be capable of measuring the high densities that such films can
61. x in the Refill section The developer activator tank will begin to fill up After 40 seconds safety timer the pump will stop If OK press the button again The pump stops when the required level is reached or after 5 minutes running Note This applies to all tanks 7 Repeat step 6 but activating deactivating the Fixer stabilizer check box 8 Repeat step 6 but activating deactivating the Water check box NOTE This step is not necessary if your DotMate has the water saver unit fitted 9 When all three tanks have been filled close the window 10 Replace the black PVC anti condensation cover and lower the top cover of the processor ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE Page 4 5 Setting Up the Processor DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual The processor starts heating the chemistry to the preset temperature level The values used are the preset values in RipManager Prefer ences menu ESKO graphics EXPECT MORE Page 4 6 DM 6500 7500 Operator s Manual Removing and Mounting the Input Cassette 5 Loading Media and Cassettes The DotMate 6500 7500 uses daylight loading film with the emulsion side out Follow the instructions below to ensure that the film is properly loaded The input and optional take up cassettes are both accessed conveniently from the front of the DotMate The upper bay is for the input cassette and the lower bay for the optional take up cassette 5 1 Removing and Mou

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