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1. 2 Fill the replenisher bottles with pre mixed activator and stabilizer each day Do not make plates if the replenisher bottles are empty or not in place 3 Press the ON OFF switch to turn on the DPM 2340 The DPM 2340 processor requires approximately 15 20 minutes to warm up before plates can be made 4 Poweron the RIP Workstation ON OFF Switch is located on the back of the DPM 2340 Power On Off Switch Getting Started powers Buro 2 7 2 8 Shutting Down the DPM 2340 The DPM 2340 may be turned off and on without shutting off the Rip Workstation If the RIP Workstation has also been turned off do not turn it on again until the DPM 2340 has been turned on and has completed the boot up cycle Status Panel lights illuminated To power off the RIP Workstation 1 Onthe Start menu select Shut Down 2 When the Shut Down Window appears select Shut down and click on the OK button 3 When the OK To Turn Your Computer Off appears turn off the RIP Workstation Describing the Rip Workstation A B Dick recommends purchasing the matched A B Dick Rip Workstation for your DPM 2340 If desired another computer meeting the minimum Rip Workstation specifications may be substituted Important The PrintersRIP Dongle is the security key that enables your PrintersRIP program to operate If the Dongle is lost a new one must be purchased at full price Handle your PrintersRIP Dongle carefully Whe
2. 13 Install the guides back onto the racks making sure the V in the tab is aligned correctly with the pin in the rack Re assembling the Stabilizer Rack Do Steps 14 19 to clean the Activator Rack 14 To remove the Paddle Shaft Unscrew the thumb screw approximately 1 4 in 6 mm Do not completely remove the thumb screw e Slide the bushing outward to the thumb screw With the bushing free of the rack pivot the shaft out of the rack Thumb Screw groove in rack Disassembling the Activator Rack Maintaining the DPM 2340 Orez Naad y Bururegzuren 5 9 5 109 15 Remove the two thumb screws A through the top of the rack and remove the top and bottom guides 16 Loosen the thumb screws B and separate the top guide from the bottom guide 17 Loosen the thumb screws C and remove the front guide Thumb Screw A Front Guide Bottom Guide Thumb Screw B Do not use abrasive 18 Clean the racks guides and rollers with clean warm water gt materials such as sanding Rollers and guides should then be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol cloth or scouring pads on and a cotton pad these parts 19 Install the top guide into the bottom guide Then install the top lt bottom and front guides back onto the racks making sure the V D groove in the lower guide tab is aligned correctly with the pin in the 5 rack A z mp gt 0 0 z N 0 3 V Groove Bottom Guide __
3. Functional Diagram of the DPM 2340 1 When the Load command is given the feed rollers move the media to the input rollers which pull it from the media cassette and load it into the drum During media loading the carriage and optics unit is located to the middle of the drum At each end of the carriage a semicircu lar guide hoop is mounted These guides support the media dur ing loading and prevent it from falling onto the optics unit Sensors on the guides report an error to the PrintersRIP if the media is not properly loaded 2 The input and output rollers feed the media around the drum and through the output and knife module holding the media securely in place The input and output sensors monitor the position of the media and report an error to the PrintersRIP if the media is not loaded or positioned properly 3 The optics unit moves to the right hand end of the drum The media is exposed from right to 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 Getting Started powers Buro 2 3 2 4 the job depending on the format of the page and its orientation in the drum The input rollers and output rollers and buffer rollers then transfer the exposed media from the drum to the guide box At the same time media for exposure of the next page enters the drum If
4. Head Office Great West Trading Estate 983 Great West Road Brentford Middlesex TW8 9DN England Telephone 011 44 181 568 9297 Fax 011 44 181 847 0779 Appendix xipusddy 6 3 Belgium A B Dick S A Leuvensesteenweg 46b B 1932 St Stevens Woluwe Belgium Telephone 011 32 2 712 0040 Fax 011 32 2 712 0060 Canada A B Dick Company of Canada Ltd 94 Brockport Drive Rexdale Ontario M9W 5C5 Telephone 416 675 3933 Fax 416 675 6986 Holland A B Dick Netherlands B V Holland Sales and Service Division Zonnebaan 29 3606 CH Maarsen Holland Telephone 011 31 0 30 242 5600 Fax 011 31 0 30 242 5610 Important Safety Warnings Before attempting to operate the platemaker be certain that each operator has read this guide and is thoroughly familiar with the operating instructions and safety warnings Always unplug the machine before undertaking repair service or maintenance Read and heed all warning labels Do not modify the unit remove guards covers etc and or attempt to defeat any interlock switches Under no circumstances attempt to operate the machine without all safety covers interlocks and other safety devices in their original factory installed condition Obey all laws concerning the disposal of developing and processing chemicals and other substances in your area Itek Graphix recommends that repair and serving of your machine be performed only by a qualified Itek Graphix or A B Dick service r
5. Re assembling the Activator Rack 20 Install the paddle shaft e Holding the bushing and the thumb screw at the end of the shaft pivot the shaft into the groove of the rack e Seat the bushing in the groove of the rack e Tighten the thumb screw Installing the Paddle Shaft in the Activator Rack 21 Rinse the tanks with warm water Drain the tanks using the drain hoses and a bucket Maintaining the DPM 2340 25 11 22 Wipe the tanks dry with a clean cloth The pin on the rack must 23 Install the stabilizer rack into the stabilizer tank and the activator gt be aligned with the slot in rack into the activator tank the tank Stabilizer Rack Activator Rack Installing the Processor Racks 24 Ensure that the gears on each rack are engaged You will not be able to latch the racks if the gears are not engaged correctly 25 Latch each rack Latching the Processor Racks 5 12 26 Is the input guide clean The processor input guide does not need to be cleaned every time the chemistry is changed Cleaning is only necessary if a residue builds up on the guide NO YES Do Steps 27 30 Skip to Step 31 27 Remove the 2 thumb screws on the processor input guide 28 Lift the guide out Guide Thumb Screw 2 Input Assembly Removing the Input Assembly Guide 29 Clean the guide you removed and the one in the DPM 2340 30 Install the gui
6. Replace the air filter with the metal mesh facing down Close the filter cover Changing the Air Filter 214 Recommending supplies NOTE Run lengths are recommended maximums The actual number of impressions may vary more or less depending on printing variables Use of quality media and chemicals are essential to obtaining the desired results from your DPM 2340 Information is provided here on approved media and chemicals that will deliver expected results when used with the DPM 2340 Also included are tips about these materials that will aid in achieving consistently satisfying results About media materials Three types of Mega Pro plate material media are available for the DPM 2340 Paper plate material is a silver emulsion paper base plate material capable of running 10 000 impressions and reproducing fine line work including halftones up to 150 lines It requires Mega processing chemicals and etch Mega Pro 8 mil and 5 mil film base materials provide a silver emulsion plate material with a film base for excellent dimensional stability The 8 mil thickness 0 200 mm plate material will run up to 25 000 impressions You can also get a 5 mil 0 125 mm type that runs up to 25 000 impressions Mega Pro uses the same chemicals as paper based Mega material Imagesetting film RA Film is also available for the DPM 2340 RA film requires use of the Take up Cassette Accessory for off line processing Abo
7. ps T Page Setup Hold Page Setup Setup Tage TEMP PAGE eee 3600 setup A Start y dpm2340 HyperTerminal g PipManager M PrintersriP Selecting Center ps in the Page Setup pull down menu Print Button Operating Basics g Buneioado soise 23 23 3 24 gt p NOTE Make the measurements in the same unit of measure that the RipManager indicates Use a quality scale and a low power loupe 7X to determine your measurements RipManager allows the units of measurement to be changed through the RipManager Setup menu NOTE The resulting number may be positive or negative 11 12 13 14 15 Click the Print button A centering target plate is produced TOP LEFT RIGHT Measure distance from Measure distance from center to left edge center to right edge of material of material RIGHT LEFT Offset 2 offset may be positive or negative centering target Measure and record the distance from both the right and left edges to the center line on the target Measure and record the length of the plate at the center line Perform the calculation described on the target The built in calculator can be used to perform the calculations Access it by selecting Start on the Microsoft Windows Task Bar Programs gt Accessories gt Calculator Subtract the left distance from the right distance Divide the resulting number by two and record th
8. 3 12 media management 2 12 media type 3 9 deletion fluid 2 15 description of operation 2 3 dimensions 1 7 disconnect device 1 2 Dongle 2 9 drum area jams 4 10 E electrical requirements 1 3 end caps attaching 3 7 location 3 6 erasing plates 2 15 error codes 4 2 exposure level 3 14 setting 2 12 3 18 speed 1 6 sweep 3 14 F feed length take up cassette 3 33 filling the processor 5 5 fountain solution 2 15 function switch 2 6 fuses 1 3 G ground 1 3 guide box 3 30 H help 2 10 image centering 3 22 Imager Window 2 10 imagesetting film 2 15 imaging area 1 6 installing platemaker 1 2 take up cassette 3 30 interlock switches 1 4 J jams conveyor area 4 28 drum area 4 10 loading 4 18 processor area 4 22 L laser diode 1 6 safety 1 5 main circuit breaker 1 7 maintenance routine 5 1 malfunctions 4 2 managing media 2 12 3 29 media loading 1 6 low warnings 2 13 management 3 29 managing 2 12 managing RipManager 3 29 materials 2 15 type 3 9 width 1 6 media cassettes about 3 2 backing up definitions 3 28 capacity 1 6 changing 3 3 defining 3 12 loading 3 7 removing 3 3 retrieving definitions 3 28 Mega Pro plate material 2 15 messages error 4 2 media 2 6 status 2 6 N noise level 1 7 O on off switch 1 4 operational description 2 3 output media 1 6 P plate catcher 3 35 plate etch 2 15 plate length calibration 3 22 power consumption 1 7 cor
9. Device Preferences N In the Take up Cassette tab enter the desired values for the following e Maximum Take up Length This is the maximum amount of media fed into the Take up Cassette before an Eject must take place default is the maxi mum allowable value of 10 meters 33 feet e Extra Feed on Eject This is the length of extra unexposed media that is fed into the Take up Cassette in connection with an Eject The default value is 300 mm 11 8 but some processors may require a longer lead to make sure that exposed media is not exposed to light Device Preferences xi Takeup Cassette Maximum Takeup Length 32 8 ft Extra Feed on Eject E in Device Preferences Take up Cassette tab 3 Click OK to save this setting and close the window 3 32 4 5 Click OK to save this setting and close the window In the Imagesetter tab enter the desired value for Minimum Feed Length This is the minimum amount of media fed into the drum for each new job Normally the default length of 5 cm shown in the dia logue box as 0 is sufficient but a higher value can be entered if problems occur This setting applies to use of the Take up Cassette only Device Preferences Imagesetter Takeup Cassette Minimum Feed Length JE Online Processor l x Cancel Entering Minimum Feed Length 6 Click OK to close Device Preferences 7 Click OK to close the Preferences window g Buneiao
10. Feed Length F Negate Margins r Punch Settings Outputto Onine Processor v M Negatelmage Units inches v DotPlug Version 3 70 2 Copyright c 1993 1999 ScanView A S MiemchaMede PunchSet A onean 00000 in p Layout Settings Position on Feed Length Center Fixed Feed Lenath feo 0000 in CTP Settings F Enable CTP Plate Orientation Ponat z Media Width corresponds to Plate Width gt Gripper Margin 0 7500 i HAIN ALYId i HAOI VioaN 4 Ligue ead r CIP3 Settings 1S Ere DiPa He Generation Gutput Folder ENGR Browse Gererete a fle for evey Eoo Z Fixed Feed Length Configure Device window Is the Plate Catcher adjusted for the plate length to be produced NO YES Adjust the Plate Catcher If necessary see Adjusting the Plate Catcher on page 3 34 in this Chapter Do Step 10 10 Select the center ps file PrintersRIP PrintersRIP Edt DPM 2340 Color Qutput Fonts Pejic ciosg ZDEN ae DONGLE SECURITY CODE 3054 uin Spon ider Plugin Version 3 014 Copyright c 1993 1998 Harlequin Group pl All Rights Reserved iP vasen sT Revision 1a granted ARANAK h EES 29 Print File ME lt DPM 2340 gt Exposure sweep m Lookin y ltekax lt EIEE 12 center ps fB coaswp we B fineswo ps center ps lt DPM 2340 gt Exposure sweep m spas Pn Files of type PostScript Files
11. Fler oa Draining the Filter Canister 13 Drain the filter canister Tip the canister to drain the chemicals 14 Re assemble the filter taking care not to cross thread the canister 15 Always clean the processor when changing chemistry See Cleaning the processor unit on page 5 6 in this Chapter Filling the processor with chemicals To fill the processor with chemicals Do not pour chemicals 1 Ina clean graduated container bucket mix one of the chemical and water separately into solutions described below Stir thoroughly the tanks This will not result in proper mixing Activator Mix equal parts of activator and warm water 83 87 F Mix 3 gallons 11 37 liters of activator and 3 gallons 11 37 liters of warm water Stabilizer Mix one part stabilizer to three parts water Mix 1 5 gallons 5 68 liters of stabilizer and 4 5 gallons 17 05 liters of water NOTES Each tank holds 5 5 gallons 11 4 liters of chemistry The additional 2 quarts 1 9 liters is for the replenishment bottle Always have the rack assemblies in position before filling the unit with chemistry 2 Check that both drain hose valves are closed Closing Drain Hose Valves 3 Pour the solution into the filling spout of the tank where the replenisher bottle was removed Be careful to pour solution into the correct tank Tanks are labeled on the outside Fill until the chemical level reaches the base of the filli
12. Panel 11 Load the media Push the LOAD button on the Status Panel to load the media ERROR TAKE UP LOAD Button on the Status Panel Troubleshooting l 9 4 20 12 From PrintersRIP select DPM 2340 gt Output gt Output Controller Monitor 13 De select the disable outputs Click on the Y for disable outputs x Output Controller Z Monitor x Active Queue 1 75percent 13x19 25 Disabled 0 08 In A Haam Delete When necessary x Borst iii iii Items 1 Usage 11 3Mb Disk free 940 5Mb Items fSpercent 13x19 25 75percent 13x19 25 F5percent 13x19 25 CenterAdjust 11817 ard ps FSpercent 13x19 25 fSpercent 13x19 25 CenterAdiust CenterAdjust CenterAdjust CenterAdiust FSpercent 13x19 25 Held Queue 12 Usage 400 2Mb Enable outputs in PrinterRIP Clearing processor area jams If you are unfamiliar with This procedure will be helpful in clearing any media jam that may occur in working in the processor the processor area of the DPM 2340 area of the DPM 2340 evien the procaduiss in To clear a media jam in the processor area Changing Chemicals on page 5 2 for more 1 Turn off the power switch on the back of the DPM 2340 information regarding the 2 Open the front doors processorarga 3 Lift the lever up and slowly pull out the processor using the handle Bu1ljooyssiqnoiL Lever LJ Handle Processor Lever and Handle 4 Slide
13. Press the Function Switch Wait until the BUSY message goes out approximately 30 seconds Operating Basics 3 7 3 8 Setting the media type Every time you change the media type you must tell the DPM 2340 software what type of media you installed This is done by typing media and cassette definitions into the media management function in RipManager While setting up these definitions you will be able to size image areas select on line or Take up Cassette destinations and you make it possible for RipManager to monitor the media consumption and to warn you when the level of media in the media cassette is low To set the media type 1 Shut down the PrintersRIP 2 In RipManager select DPM 2340 gt Media Management of x i RipManage Selecting Media Management 3 Click on Edit Cassettes to open the Edit Cassettes window m Drawer Cassette Length ft Width fin i ccd Preloaded Upper Ron s 14 in 8mm fazis fas Cancel C Lower l lt Empty z fi p Edit Cassettes Unload Form Feed Eject m Take up Cassette Current Length ft jo of pzs Media Management Window 4 Click on Edit Media to open the Edit Media window Cancel Copy to File 0 00 z Copy from File Name MegaPro Cassette Media MegaPro Media X Edit Media r Media Low Warnings Length 124 67 ft Offset 0 025 in Fist 10 ft Second B ft Media Feed Adjustment If the feed length of a job is n
14. Racks Troubleshooting Bu1ljrooyssiqnoiL 24 23 be aligned with the slot in rack into the activator tank D The pin on the rack must 11 Install the stabilizer rack into the stabilizer tank and the activator the tank Stabilizer Rack Activator Rack Installing the Processor Racks 12 Ensure that the gears on each rack are engaged You will not be able to latch the racks if the gears are not engaged correctly 13 Latch each rack ON eS ox Latching the Processor Racks 4 24 14 Close and latch the processor input guide Input Guide ra AA Input Guide Processor Frame Latch Latching the Input Guide 15 Install the drip tray 16 Push the processor unit into the DPM 2340 until it latches 17 Close the front doors Front Doors Front Doors Troubleshooting Bu1ljrooyssiqnoiL 24 25 4 26 18 Turn on the power The switch is on the back of the DPM 2340 19 Wait for the processor unit to warm up The BUSY message turns off BUSY message on the Status Panel 20 From PrintersRIP select DPM 2340 gt Output gt Output Controller Monitor 21 De select the disable outputs Click on the Y for disable outputs x Output Controller Z Monitor x Active Queue Held Queue 1 75percent 13x19 25 1 75percent 13x19 25 1 75percent 13x19 25 1 75percent 13x19 25 1 Center djust 1 11x17grd ps 1 75percent 13x19 25 Disabl
15. _ Oo CIRCLES COMPLETELY BLEND INTO Plate BACKGROUND ENTER CORRECT NUMBER Plate should be perpendicular to LEFT INPAGE SETUP and directly across from your line Under Exposed of sight at a 3 foot distance to be read correctly 700 Plate material must be completely dry INCREASE EXPOSURE NUMBER How to Read the Visual Exposure Target Operating Basics g Buneiaodo soise 23 15 3 16 p Important factors impacting the accuracy of the settings Cross Hatch Exposure Target Area This is an alternative target to determine exposure e Using a 25X loupe inspect the point at which the positive and negative lines meet at the various exposures e Determine the correct number by comparing the results to the illustration EXP 450 2400 0 DP Wednesday apri 19 2000 040 a Exposure Level Under Optimum Over Silver Image Good Exposure Pattern Silver Image Plate Background Blocks are Evenly Matched Plate Background Be aware that the following will impact the results of the exposure calibration process and in turn the imaging results For negative film material processed off line a reliable and accurate densitometer capable of measuring transmission densities up to 4 0 or higher is needed The DPM 2340 processor chemistry must be within the sp
16. definition of a media that is already in the list click on that line 5 Enter the following information into the indicated fields Field Action Name Enter the desired name Media Select the relevant media from the list If the media is not defined this must be done before you can complete this procedure See Setting the media type on page 3 8 Length Enter the length of the media contained in the cassette A new cassette has 61 m 200 ft 6 Set the Media Low Warnings as desired As a job is exposed the DPM 2340 calculates the amount of media used When the amount of media remaining in the cas sette reaches the levels you specify the PrintersRIP will display the First warning Info Media Low or Second warning Warn ing Media Low in its System Monitor window 7 Click OK to save these settings The new cassette definition is now available g Bunessdo soise Operating Basics 23 1 1 312 Note A new media cassette can not be selected if there is media in the media path ora cassette is loaded Unload any media cassette currently in place and check that the media path is clear before attempting this procedure 8 In Media Management select Upper Cassette pull down menu Media Management x r Drawer Cassette Length ft width in TA 9 fi 35 Cancel p p Edit Cassettes Preloaded Upper lt Empty gt Unload m Take up Cassette Curr
17. ground earth in accordance with national and local regulations Fuses The DPM 2340 has internal fuses that may only be changed by authorized service personnel WARNING The electrical distribution box should be accessed only by authorized A B Dick service technicians Dangerous high voltages are present when the machine is connected to the facility power supply Introduction 1 5 Safety ON OFF Switch Circuit Breaker 15 A is located on the back of IMAGING UNIT ACCESS and LASERINTERLOCK SWITCHES The four switches disable the laser unit when the light shield or a cover is removed Protect yourself others and your equipment by observing all safety warnings contained in this guide Before attempting to operate the DPM 2340 be certain that each operator has read this guide and is thoroughly familiar with the operating instructions and safety warnings You will find a summary of safety data at the end of this guide WARNING This equipment is Class rated electrical equipment and must be connected to a properly grounded three 3 wire power supply in accordance with national and local regulations Failure to do so creates a potential danger of electrical shock The circuit to which the equipment is connected must be current protected by a device with suitable interruption capability as required by national or local standards whichever is the most stringent The power cord used to connect the e
18. maintenance activities are required This chapter details those procedures that should be performed Servicing the DPM 2340 Quarterly The DPM 2340 requires cleaning and lubrication by an authorized A B Dick service technician every 3 months Contact the authorized service organization in your area to schedule this Changing the Air Filter The air filter 2340 AF must be changed every 3 months to ensure that dust does not contaminate the imaging area and that sufficient air flow is maintained in the drum area To change the air filter 1 Turn the platemaker off 2 Open the filter cover and remove the air filter 3 Install a new filter 2340 AF with the metal mesh down and close the cover Filter Cover ON OFF Switch is located on the back of the DPM 2340 Changing the Air Filter 5 1 5 2 Changing Chemicals In the DPM 2340 the activator and stabilizer should be changed after 172 5 square meters 1875 square feet of media has been processed or every four weeks whichever comes first Important To obtain optimum results with your new chemicals you should also clean the processor unit at the same time you change chemicals The activator filter element should also be changed every three months Draining chemicals To drain the chemicals 1 Open the front doors Front Door Processor Processor 2 Lift the lever up and slowly pull out the processor using the
19. neglect or unauthorized repair Mega and Mega Plus are trademarks of A B Dick Company Itek Graphix is a licensed trademark of Itek Graphix Corp Warning This is a Class A Product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 1098765432 Oct IWARNING This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la casse A respectetoutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada WARNING This is a Class A product per EN55022 1998 In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Welcomes 545555455 tes edn kee ese 1 1 About this Manual 0 0 0 0 eee eee eee 1 1 Assu
20. number to the left of this strip It will be used in the next step 10 From the PrintersRIP pull down menu select Page Setup Manager Select the page setup used to make the exposure sweep and click Edit to change the page setup values os DPM 2340 Color Output Fonts ie irt File Cult P p 2400 0 None Name Devici it Page Setup DPM 2340 Defaul Select TEMP_PAGE DPM 2340 300 0 None Monochrome Page Setup 3600_setup DPM 2340 3600 0 None Monochrome CMYK Separations Delete i Edit New Copy Click Edit DEEE Www 9 55 AM za TIES l SIE So EIEN EI Input Controller Cann sensor timeout Start Inputs EN Executive CoE CE O E E Language About Printers RIPE Lono a eid Queue Memory Statistics e Heian STS 5 T Spercent EEE Ta ee 1 Pepercent 1 a1 25 Deea Ea Disable output Into Bern Hoan Delete vnen necessary Items 1 Usage 24 2Mb Disk tree 1026 8Mb Items 2 Usane 317 5Mb JA Storn FSi AipManscer e dem2340 HyperTerminal Pintesnie Page Setup Manager Ea Unis fox Cancel Selecting the Page Setup Manager Operating Basics g Buneiado soise 3 19 D D 3 20 gt Style Monochrome z Optimization None z Exposure T Enable Feature Color Options I z f Calibration amp Dot Gain r Effects Calibration None x T Negative ee c
21. of screen type the fixed length number from PrintersRIP gt Page Setup gt Edit gt Configure Device gt Fixed Feed Length used to make the plate In the Actual Length box enter the measured length from Step 12 Click the Set button to save the setting Operating Basics 23 25 3 26 gt Edit Cassettes MegaPro Media MegaProl 4inch MegaProl 4inch Sinch mil PrintersRIP 0 025 button ar m e Media Management 22 Click OK in the Edit Cassette box 23 Click OK in the Media Management screen 24 Minimize the RipManager screen click in the upper right corner 25 Start the PrintersRIP Click the PrintersRIP icon on the RIP Workstation button bar This media is now ready for use Backing up and retrieving media and cassette definitions It is a good practice to back up files where important data are stored The Copy to File and Copy from File buttons in the Edit Media and Edit Cassette windows are used for this purpose To back up media or cassette definitions 1 Shut down PrintersRIP 2 Open the appropriate window and click on Copy to File a Copy to File x Copy from File Copy to File Button 3 In the window that appears enter the desired path and file name The entire list is copied to the chosen location 4 When the copying is completed re start PrintersRIP To retrieve the media or cassette definitions 1 Shut down PrintersRIP 2 Open the app
22. processor area See Clearing processor area jams on page 4 22 ERROR ONLINE PROCESSOR GENERAL ERROR 23 ERROR PROCESSOR IN SENSOR TIMEOUT ERROR NOT READY Media is jammed in the conveyor area See Clearing conveyor area jams on page 4 28 JOB ERROR OCCURS AS JOB BEGINS TO RUN ERROR COVER OPEN 19 ERROR COVER OPEN Front Doors to pro cessor are open Close both front doors JOB ERROR OCCURS AS JOB BEGINS TO RUN ERROR LIQUID LEVEL FAILURE 20 ERROR ACTIVATOR LEVEL LOW ERROR LIQUID LEVEL FAILURE The activator fluid level is too low Add activator to the replen isher bottle See Filling the processor with chemicals on page 5 5 JOB ERROR OCCURS AS JOB BEGINS TO RUN ERROR LIQUID LEVEL FAILURE 20 ERROR STABILIZER LEVEL LOW ERROR LIQUID LEVEL FAILURE The stabilizer fluid level is too low Add stabilizer to the replen isher bottle See Filling the processor with chemicals on page 5 5 ERROR INTERNAL POWER FAILURE 18 ERROR POWER FAILURE OR INTERLOCK OPEN ERROR NO POWER One of the four laser aperture cov ers is not closed See Safety Devices on page 1 6 to identify the covers that must be closed Troubleshooting Bu1looyssliqnoiL 4 3 4 4 ERROR CODES and MALFUNCTIONS Machine Related POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION Job waits in Print position of RIP No error messag
23. provide excellent output with a minimum of maintenance To keep the platemaker operating efficiently there are only a few areas of attention that are recommended These involve the processor and filter changes In addition a periodic check up by an authorized service representative is recommended About processor quality In the DPM 2340 the activator and stabilizer should be changed after 172 5 square meters 1875 square feet of media has been processed or every four weeks whichever comes first The activator Filter cartridge 2340 PF should also be changed every three months or every three chemistry changes These ensure optimum plate production and chemical life Failure to properly clean the processor on a timely basis can result in improper processing scratches on plates jams and reduced chemical life To obtain optimum results with your new chemicals you should also clean the processor unit at the same time See Changing Chemicals on page 5 2 for detailed procedures About air filter changes An air filter is located in the cassette cover of your DPM 2340 This filter keeps the Media and Drum areas dust free while providing the required air circulation needed in the imaging area To ensure that the high quality imaging is not impacted by the presence of dust or poor air flow the filter 2340 AF must be changed every three months Every 3 months With the platemaker power off 1 Open the filter cover 2
24. the drip tray out and place it on the floor in front of the processor unit The drip tray is stored under the processor unit Troubleshooting 24 21 4 22 3 5 Remove any media that has become jammed in the conveyor path If necessary see Clearing conveyor area jams on page 4 28 for more information Cassette Cover Front Door Latch Pins A Upper Conveyor Guide Lower onveyor Guide Conveyor Guide pulling it backwards This will contaminate the input rollers and require you to clean the input guide and rollers D Never remove media by 6 Remove any media that is jammed in the processor Unlatch the input guide and pivot it toward you and pull the media forward through the rollers Opening the Input Guide 7 Remove any media that is in the activator rack Unlatch and remove the rack If necessary remove the activator guide 8 Remove any media that is in the stabilizer rack Unlatch and remove the rack If necessary remove the stabilizer guide Latch Stabilizer Rack Activator Rack N Unlatching the Processor Racks 9 Check that the exit guides are clear of media These are located above the plate catcher 10 Clean any guides that are dirty and may have contributed to the jam If necessary see Cleaning the processor unit on page 5 6 for information about any guide you may need to clean Thumb Screw Disassembling the Processor
25. the lower light shield 19 Install and latch the upper light shield 20 Re install the guide box or Take up Cassette 21 Re install the side covers Place them straight down over the cabinet ends BuljooyssiqnoiL Upper Light Shield rg Latch Levers Side Cover lt Zs Ko 2 i An oe lt a atch Levers YS J es TSA Lower Light Shield Installing Light Shields and Side Covers 22 Is the processor path clear of media NO YES See Clearing processor area jams on page Do Step 23 4 22 Troubleshooting ar 5 4 169 23 Turn the power switch on 24 Wait for the BUSY message on the Status Panel to go out EIECT CORD ONLOAD BUSY message on the Status Panel 25 Use the Function Switch below the Status Panel to reload media Function Switch Status Panel and Function Switch 26 From PrintersRIP select DPM 2340 gt Output gt Output Controller Monitor 27 De select the disable outputs Click on the Y for disable outputs x Output Controller Z Monitor xi Active Queue Held Queue 1 75percent 13x19 25 75percent 13x19 25 75percent 13x19 25 75percent 13x19 25 Center djust 11x17grd ps 75percent 13x19 25 75percent 13x19 25 Center djust Center djust Center djust Center djust 75percent 13x19 25 BunooyssiqnoiL Disabled 0 08 Delete When necessary x Disk free 940 5Mb Items 12 Usage 400 2Mb Items 1 Usage 11 3Mb E
26. this procedure BUSY message 2 Turn off the power switch on the back of the DPM 2340 Troubleshooting 4 9 3 Open the cassette cover 4 Pull the media cassette toward you until you can cut the media Push down on the forks and pull the cassette toward you about 20 cm 8 in Cassette Cover Media Cassette Clearing the Media area 5 Cut the media and remove the media cassette 6 Is the Take up Cassette installed NO YES Do Step 7 e Pull the Take up Cassette forward and cut any media extending from the drum into the cassette This will save the imaged media already in the Take up Cassette e Remove the Take up Cassette e Skip to Step 11 4 10 7 Pull the guide box toward you and check for media extending through the guide box and into the conveyor area Push down on the forks and pull the guide box toward you Cassette Cover Bu1ljrooyssiqnoiL Guide Box or Take up Cassette Clearing the Media area 8 Has the media extended into the conveyor area NO YES Skip to Step 10 Do Step 9 Troubleshooting il 1 412 9 Remove any media from the conveyor area Pull the latch pin at each side of the conveyor and pivot it toward you Latch Pins Conveyor Guide Conveyor Guide 10 Remove the guide box or if installed the Take up Cassette Accessory Push down on the forks and pull the guide box toward you Cassette Cover Removing the Guide Box or Take up Casset
27. with media management The DPM 2340 allows you to define and track up to 16 media cassettes and up to 10 different media types This is done through the RipManager software Note that only the Media Management function of RipManager should be used for this purpose If the media and cassettes are defined in RipManager the DPM 2340 can keep track of the amount of media left in the cassette so you won t run out unexpectedly This feature is particularly useful if you frequently switch media cassettes and media types If you prefer not to use the media management function the platemaker can still be used When the media cassette is empty the LOAD message on the DPM 2340 status panel will illuminate to alert you that no media is left in the media cassette If the Take up Cassette Accessory is installed the DPM 2340 will automatically carry out an EJECT if the length of the media in the take up cassette reaches the maximum of 10 meters 33 feet To use the media management function you must assign a name to each media you expect to use You can then define one or more cassettes specifying e the name or number of the cassette Defining a media cassette on page 3 12 e the type and length of media loaded Setting the media type on page 3 9 e the points at which you want the RIP to give you the first and second Media Low warnings Getting Starte Maintaining Quality Output Your DPM 2340 is designed to
28. 0 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Rated current 12 Amp Main circuit breaker 15 Amp 250 V In addition the DPM 2340 has internal fuses that may only be changed by authorized service personnel Ambient temperature 18 to 27 C 65 80 F Relative humidity 30 70 Noise level Less than 70 dBA Data interface Differential Fast SCSI 2 Introduction uoNonpo uy 1 9 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides useful information about your DPM 2340 and RIP Workstation It will guide you to a basic understanding of the three main areas of the platemaker initial default settings and will highlight those things that are important in obtaining consistent quality results in a convenient manner Take time to read this chapter thoroughly before attempting any of the procedures found in the following chapters 2 2 Locating the Major Areas Become familiar with the major external areas shown in the drawing below They will be referenced throughout this manual CASSETTE EDIA and DRUM Area N ea CONVEYOR Area PROCESSOR Area N DPM 2340 Major Areas Describing the Functional Operation The following is a brief description of the media path during the platemaking operation of the DPM 2340 MEDIA Feed Rollers CASSETTE Input Rollers GUIDE BOX or TAKE UP CASSETTE Conveyor Rollers T ole Buffer Q PROCESSOR p INPUT GUIDE STABILIZER ACTIVATOR TANK
29. DPM 2340 Digital PlateMaster Operator s Manual A B Dick Company 811 Jefferson Road Rochester NY 14623 3211 2000 A B Dick Company All rights reserved No part of this publication may be duplicated reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopy recording or any information storage and retrieval system without prior written consent of A B Dick Company A B Dick Company makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further A B Dick Company reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of A B Dick Company to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes A B Dick Company disclaims any responsibility or liability for personal injury death or property damage caused by or arising out of i the failure of operators to observe all operating and safety instructions and warnings contained herein or ii the improper use abuse neglect or unauthorized repair of the equipment described herein and the purchaser and any subsequent owner or lessee of such equipment shall defend indemnify and hold A B Dick Company harmless from and against all liability caused or arising out of such nonobservance improper use abuse
30. Gripper Margin must be at least 19 mm 75 See Controlling Job Parameters of the PrintersRIP Opera tors Manual JOB ERROR OCCURS AS A JOB BEGINS TO RUN ERROR TOP MARGIN PAGE HEIGHT TOO LARGE ERROR INVALID CLIPPING Job is being held in Active Queue with this message Job is wider than defined media width Check job width and media definition and cor rect as needed See Setting the media type on page 3 8 JOB ERROR OCCURS AS A JOB BEGINS TO RUN ERROR WRONG PARAMETERS 5 ERROR RIGHT GRIPPER MARGIN TOO SMALL ERROR UNKNOWN ERROR Job is being held in Active Queue with this message Gripper Margin or right mar gin too small Gripper margin must be at least 19 MM 75 See Controlling Job Parame ters of the PrintersRIP Oper ators Manual Troubleshooting Bu1looyssiqnoiL 4 5 4 6 ERROR CODES and MALFUNCTIONS Job Page Setup or Media Definitions Related OTHER CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED ACTION JOB ERROR OCCURS AS A JOB BEGINS TO RUN ERROR ON LINE PROCESSOR GENERAL ERROR 23 ERROR ILLEGAL MEDIA TYPE FOR PROCESSOR ERROR NOT READY Job is being held in Active Queue with this message Media type loaded is defined as film or paper while the Page SetupConfigure Device gt Destination is set for Online Processor Only Polyester or paper plate may be sent to the processor Change media definition or change destin
31. INS TO RUN ERROR WRONG PARAMETERS 5 ERROR OUT OF RANGE ERROR UNKNOWN ERROR Job is being held in Active Queue with this message Page Setup has an exposure setting of Zero 0 Exposure setting must be in the 1 1200 range See Setting the Expo sure on page 3 17 Plates margins come out all silver Page Setup has CTP enabled Machine has been left in the Start exposure sweep mode See Setting the Expo sure on page 3 17 or the media defined is narrower than the media loaded See Setting the media type on page 3 8 Plates that have been sent can t be found RipManager gt Setup gt Imageset ter does not have Stop on page errors enabled v Job should be in Held Queue Run the job again to determine what page error occurred and perform the rec ommended action for that error The page or image is not centered on the media width CTP is enabled in Page Setup The media width defined is dif ferent from the media width loaded in the machine See Setting the media type on page 3 8 The page or image is not centered on the media width CTP is not enabled in Page Setup Enable CTP or use Page Setup Features to correct the centering See Controlling Job Parameters of the Print ersRIP Operators Manual The page or image is not positioned properly on the plate CTP is enabled Change plate length or increase or dec
32. PM 2340 can be found by accessing About PrintersRIP in the PrintersRIP menu poweis Bumped Getting Started 22 1 7 2 18 Closing Software Programs on the RIP Workstation The RIP Workstation operates on a Microsoft Windows platform This allows you three options to close software programs They are In File on the menu bar select Close Follow directions in any dialogue box that may appear Click on the Close X Window Control Button in the upper right corner of the program title bar Follow directions in any dialogue box that may appear Double click on the Control menu Icon in the upper left corner of the program title bar Follow directions in any dialogue box that may appear Chapter 3 Operating Basics This chapter covers the procedures you will use in your daily operation of the DPM 2340 It includes information about working with media cassettes and relevant RIP Workstation activities Working with Media Media Cassette and Drum Area About cassettes The DPM 2340 uses A B Dick brand media supply cassettes Follow the steps below to ensure that the media is properly loaded The media supply and Take up Cassette are conveniently accessible from the front of the DPM2340 The media cassette is in the upper position and the guide box is located under the media cassette If you have the Take up Cassette Accessory used when running RA Material it will be located 3 1 3 2 where the guide box is sh
33. and guide box with the drum cooling fan run ning Drum cooling fan air filter is clogged Change the air filter located in the drum cabinetry See About air filter changes on page 2 14 Condensation from the processor is forming on the conveyor and guide box but the drum cooling fan is not running Service is required Place a call for service Some malfunctions occur because the job is not compatible with the settings within PrintersRIP The table that follows provides important information useful in resolving these types of malfunctions Locate the type of malfunction you are experiencing and perform the recommended action ERROR CODES and MALFUNCTIONS Job Page Setup or Media Definitions Related OTHER CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED ACTION JOB ERROR OCCURS AS JOB BEGINS TO RUN ERROR LEFT MARGIN PAGE WIDTH RIGHT MARGIN TOO LARGE ERROR INVALID CLIPPING Job is being held in Active Queue with this message Job is too long for the Page Setup Check Job length and Page Setup and correct as needed See Controlling Job Parameters of the Print ersRIP Operators Manual JOB ERROR OCCURS AS A JOB BEGINS TO RUN ERROR WRONG PARAMETERS 5 ERROR JOB WIDTH MARGINS gt X SIZE ERROR UNKNOWN ERROR Job is being held in Active Queue with this message Job plus gripper margin is longer than 508 MM 20 Reduce job length or gripper margin
34. ape the media leader to the cassette and set the cassette aside for future use If the media will not be used in the immediate future place the cassette in the plastic sleeve and the original shipping box Cassette with media leader taped Operating Basics g BulnessdoO SovIise 3 5 3 6 To load a media cassette 1 Pull the media from the cassette until you have approximately 5 inches beyond where the tape secured the media inside the cassette new cassettes only Previously used cassettes will only need approximately 3 inches of leader pulled from the cassette Cut the media leaving approximately 3 inches of leader new cassettes only Thread the leader through the cassette adapter guide and end cap assembly Insert the cassette adapter end cap pins into the media cassette and attach the latch end cap Turn the latch until it stops Cassette Adapter Guide and End cap Pin Cassette Latch end cap Attaching the Cassette Adapter Guide and End Caps 5 Cut the media even with the longer edge of the cassette adapter guide p The cassette and media type must be defined before doing Step 8 6 Carefully align the cassette adapter with the forks and push the cassette assembly in until it latches g Buneioado Cassette AY o 0 0 Cassette and forks 7 Are you changing the media type NO YES Proceed to Step 8 See Setting the media type on page 3 8 in this Chapter 8
35. ation to Take up Cassette See Controlling Job Parameters of the Print ersRIP Operators Manual Using the take up cassette accessory on page 3 29 and Setting the media type on page 3 8 JOB ERROR OCCURS AS A JOB BEGINS TO RUN ERROR TAKE UP CASSETTE NOT PRESENT ERROR CONVEYOR BOX NOT PRESENT ERROR NO TAKEUP CASSETTE Job is being held in Active Queue with this message Either The media loaded is defined as paper or polyester plate while the Page Setup gt Configure Device gt Destina tion is defined as Take up Cassette or neither a Take up Cassette or Guide Con veyor Box is present in the machine Install either the guide box or see Controlling Job Parameters of the Print ersRIP Operators Manual Using the take up cassette accessory on page 3 29 and Setting the media type on page 3 8 JOB ERROR OCCURS AS JOB BEGINS TO RUN ERROR INPUT CASSETTE NOT PRESENT 11 ERROR NO CASSETTE Job is being held in Active Queue with this message The media cassette defined in the page setup for the job does not match the media cassette defined as loaded in the machine Change the job media cassette See Control ling Job Parameters of the PrintersRIP Operators Man ual ERROR CODES and MALFUNCTIONS Job Page Setup or Media Definitions Related OTHER CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED ACTION JOB ERROR OCCURS AS JOB BEG
36. ch those displayed in the PrintersRIP window and perform the recommended action Information appearing in SOLID UPPER CASE represent the error messages displayed in the PrintersRIP window ERROR CODES and MALFUNCTIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION Machine Related 4 2 ERROR PAPER JAM 9 ERROR CONVEYOR SENSOR TIMEOUT ERROR PAPER JAM This is caused by failure of the media to reach the conveyor media sensor from the drum See Clearing drum area jams on page 4 10 ERROR PAPER JAM 9 ERROR DRUMOUT SENSOR TIMEOUT ERROR PAPER JAM This is caused by failure of the media to reach the drum out media sensor located just before the buffer rollers See Clearing drum area jams on page 4 10 ERROR CODES and MALFUNCTIONS Machine Related POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION ERROR PAPER JAM 9 ERROR CAR PROTECT ERROR MEDIA AT CAR This is caused by the media striking the semicircular Guide Hoops This occurs when the media fails to lie flat across the drum See Clearing drum area jams on page 4 10 ERROR OUT OF MEDIA 10 ERROR LOAD ERROR NO FEED SENSOR ACTIVE ERROR PAPER OUT Media jammed in the drum area dur ing the load sequence See Clearing media jams dur ing load on page 4 18 ERROR ONLINE PROCESSOR GENERAL ERROR 23 ERROR EXIT SENSOR TIMEOUT ERROR NOT READY Media is jammed in the
37. d 1 3 off 2 8 supply 1 3 up on 2 7 PrintersRIP 2 10 processor area jams 4 22 Q quality 2 14 R Rapid Access chemicals 2 15 developer 2 16 film 2 15 fixer 2 16 relative humidity 1 7 repeatability 1 6 resolution 1 6 retrieving definitions 3 28 Rip Workstation 2 9 RipManager 2 10 2 12 3 29 routine maintenance 5 1 S safety devices 1 4 laser 1 5 power supply 1 3 requirements 1 3 warnings 6 2 setting default 2 11 exposure 2 12 3 18 media type 3 9 shutting down 2 8 software versions 2 17 space requirements 1 3 specifications 1 5 spot size 1 6 stabilizer 2 14 2 15 status panel 2 5 supplies 2 15 support 6 1 sweep 3 14 switches interlock 1 4 T take up cassette about 3 2 capacity 1 6 eject 2 12 feeding length 3 33 installing 3 30 removing 3 31 target centering 3 25 technical support 6 1 troubleshooting areas 4 1 turn off 2 8 turn on 2 7 V versions of software 2 17 voltage specificaitons 1 7 transformer 1 3 W warm up cycle 2 7 weight 1 7 Index xepul
38. d dealer distributor The IEC connector on the detachable power cord retaining bracket on the DPM 2340 inlet receptacle prevents it from serving as the disconnect device for the DPM 2340 A power cord that is permanently wired into the power supply should have a readily accessible disconnect device incorporated into the fixed wiring uononpo1 u l Installation Assistance Installation of the DPM 2340 Digital PlateMaster is not difficult but to ensure that the entire system is properly installed and configured the hardware and software must be installed by an authorized A B Dick service technician in accordance with the installation instructions in the DPM 2340 Service Manual and with national and local regulations concerning electrical safety The internal selectable voltage transformer must be properly wired before connecting this equipment to the facility power supply Installation Requirements The DPM 2340 Digital PlateMaster must be placed on a hard flat stable surface with a free space of 58 cm 23 at the back not including the plate catcher and 76 cm 30 at the sides Free access at the front must be provided for installing and removing the media cassettes and maintaining the processor area Electrical supply The DPM 2340 must be connected to a grounded 180 240 V ac 50 or 60 Hz outlet WARNING The DPM 2340 is Class electrical equipment For your personal safety it must be connected to a protected
39. de using the 2 thumb screws Thumb Screw 2 Input Assembly Assembling the Input Assembly Guide Maintaining the DPM 2340 Orez Naad y Bururegzuren 85 13 guides will only latch D The processor input 31 Close and latch the processor input guide when it is closed correctly lt I Input Guide Processor a te Input Guide Frame Latch Latching the Input Guide 32 Install the drip tray 33 Refill the tanks and replenisher bottles with chemicals See Filling the processor with chemicals on page 5 5 in this Chapter 34 Install the replenisher bottles Replenisher Bottles LJ Installing the Replenisher Bottles 35 Push the processor unit into the DPM 2340 36 Close the front doors 37 Wait for the processor unit to warm up before beginning operation The platemaker will not operate until it has reached operating temperature 15 20minutes 5 14 Chapter 6 Appendix 6 2 Supporting Applications For assistance in the operation of the DPM 2340 contact the Digital Prepress Support Center Telephone 888 787 7222 Fax 800 865 0197 E mail support itek com Locating Authorized A B Dick International Subsidiaries Europe Africa and Near East A B Dick Ltd European Distributor Group Great West Trading Estate 983 Great West Road Brentford Middlesex TW8 9DN England Telephone 011 44 181 569 9252 Fax 011 44 181 560 7439 United Kingdom A B Dick Ltd
40. do soise Operating Basics 23 33 Working with the Plate Catcher The Plate Catcher which is located on the back of the DPM 2340 is where the processed plates will be delivered when using the in line processor Adjusting the Plate Catcher Each time you produce plates with a new length the Plate Catcher must be adjusted to accept the length of media that will be produced NOTE When producing plates of various lengths best results can be obtained by batching plates with similar lengths less than 10 cm 4 inches difference To adjust the plate catcher 1 Locate the Plate Catcher Located on the back of the DPM 2340 in the middle of the lower half of the equipment 2 Will you be producing media of various lengths NO YES Do Step 3 only Skip to Step 4 3 Adjust the Plate Catcher so that it is 2 5 cm 1 longer than the media length you will be producing Grasp the adjustable center slide and extend it to the appropriate length 4 Adjust the Plate Catcher so that it is 2 5 cm 1 longer than the longest media length you will be producing Grasp the adjustable center slide and extend it to the appropriate length 3 34 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting The DPM 2340 utilizes a combination of proven imaging design simple media path and reliable processor technology In the unlikely event that difficulty should arise in these areas the procedures in this chapter will be valuable in resolving media related difficu
41. e The temperature of the activator fluid is too low Wait approximately 30 minutes for the processor to warm up If necessary check the pro cessor fluid levels See Filling the processor with chemicals on page 5 5 Re occurring processor jam errors with no media jammed in the pro cessor Media is sticking at the exit sensor Check that the Plate Catcher is adjusted correctly See Adjusting the Plate Catcher on page 3 34 If necessary do not mix media with lengths more than 10 cm 4 different Plates come out all black Covers were removed while media was in the path Unload the media and re load it again OR run two 51 cm 20 plates through the drum This will remove the fogged media from the drum If neces sary see About cassettes on page 3 1 Plates come out all black with the covers closed Covers have not been opened while the media is in the path Check that the exposure set tings are correct See Setting the Exposure on page 3 17 Plates come out all silver Exposure setting may be incorrect Check that the exposure set tings are correct See Setting the Exposure on page 3 17 Plates come out of processor with scratches or dirty Processor is dirty Clean the processor and change the chemicals If nec essary see Cleaning the pro cessor unit on page 5 6 Condensation from the processor is forming on the conveyor
42. e ee 2 15 About media materials 0000 2 15 About chemicals esto es Gees esa aes ee bee 2 15 Tips about supplies 0 0 0 cee ee eee 2 16 Viewing DPM 2340 Software Information 2 17 Closing Software Programs on the RIP Workstation 2 18 Operating Basics Working with Media 0 0 0 ce eee eee eee 3 2 Ab t cassettes wc Yau ieee a eae OM Me eee 3 2 Setting the media type psi caw seiwacsoree ye saw ds 3 9 Defining a media cassette 000 3 12 Selecting the Exposure Sweep and Interpreting the Test Patterns 3 14 Finding the exposure level 0 4 3 14 Exposure SWEEPS Voted aie Oe oe Be oaks 3 14 Explanation of the Exposure Sweep Test Pattern 3 16 Setting the BRpPOsurey 2 4 145 art 8 acatewca o grale a wastrel 3 18 Setting the image centering and plate length calibration 3 22 Backing up and retrieving media and cassette definitions 3 28 Using RipManager for media management 3 29 Using the take up cassette accessory 3 30 Customizing the media feed parameters 3 33 Working with the Plate Catcher 3 35 Adjusting the Plate Catcher 3 35 Troubleshooting Identifying Troubleshooting Areas 4 Understanding Malfunctions 05 4 2 Working with error codes and malfunctions 4 2 Clearing Jams 20 4 0 saves 2 oo a E eke ee ee 4 10 Clearing dr
43. e result Close the PrintersRIP window click the x in the upper right corner 5 a ml kall Actual Length 16 17 18 19 20 21 Media Management x p Drawer 7 Cassette Length ft Width in i j Preloaded TAE Cancel Upper Ron s 14 in 8mm Lower lt Empty J fi E Unload Form Feed Eject r Take up Cassette g BuNnessdoO Current Length ft 10 of 32 8 Edit Cassettes soise Name Length ft Media MegaPro Cassette MegaPro Media MegaProl 4inch MegaProl4inch Ron s 14 in 8mm 37 19 MegaProl 4inch Cancel Sinchy 200 00 inch mil inchpaper E inch mil Copy to Fie ee x Copy trom File Media MegaPro Media M Edit Media Media Low Warnings Expected Len a ey 0 025 in E 10 ft Second 3 ft Length 124 67 ft Offset jia Feed Adjustment length of a job is not what it should be use these fields to calibrate the feed length for Adjustment Factor 0 Reset Actual Length Set Set Button in Edit Cassette Window Open the RipManager window Click the double arrow button on the RIP Workstation button bar In the DPM 2340 menu select Media Management gt Edit Cassette Enter the resulting number from Step 14 in the Offset box in the center of the screen If the resulting number is negative it should be entered as a neg ative number In the Expected Length box lower left
44. ecified life Plates must be evaluated under the recommended viewing conditions Setting the Exposure To set the exposure sweep 1 Check that the following procedures have been performed for the new media or resolution to be used g BunessdoO e Setting the media type on page 3 8 in this Chapter e Defining a media cassette on page 3 11 in this Chapter e Defining the page setup See Controlling Job Parameters in the PrintersRIP Operators Manual 2 From the PrintersRIP menu check that Start Inputs is deselected 3 From the PrintersRIP DPM 2340 menu select Start Exposure Sweep Mode A status box will indicate that the exposure sweep mode has been started 4 Click OK soise PrintersRIP PrintersRIP Edit Ut BexE0 Color Output Fonts D re Y Select Device ia is Ris Select Cassette gt gt lt DPM 2340 gt inches min lt DPM 23401 Start Exposure Sweep Mode Selecting Start Exposure Sweep Mode from DPM 2340 menu Operating Basics 23 1 7 3 18 p The file browser should be set to PostScript ps files and the C itekgx directory 5 From the PrintersRIP select PrintersRIP menu gt print file PrintersRIP ioj x PrintersRIP Edit DPM 2340 Color Output Fonts aayy ee lt DPM 2340 gt Exposure sweep mode started lt DPM 2340 gt Exposure sweep mode stopped lt DPM 2340 gt Exposure sweep mode started lt DPM 2340 gt Exposure swee
45. ed 0 08 1 75percent 13x19 25 1 CenterAdiust Vv 1 CenterAdiust j 1 Center djust Bemove Roa 1 Center djust Jn Eee rem 1 75percent 13419 25 Delete When necessary 7 Items 1 Usage 11 3Mb Disk free 940 5Mb Items 12 Usage 400 2Mb Enable outputs in PrinterRIP Clearing conveyor area jams Media jams that occur in the conveyor area can be cleared using this procedure To clear a conveyor area jam 1 Allow sufficient time for any jobs in the processor to finish Wait approximately 1 minute or until the BUSY message is no lin ger illuminated before doing this procedure BUSY message 2 Turn off the power switch on the back of the DPM 2340 ON OFF Switch is located on the back of the DPM 2340 Power On Off Switch Troubleshooting BuljooyssiqnoiL 24 27 3 Open the cassette cover 4 Open the front doors Cassette Cover xN S Front Doors Cassette Cover and Front Doors 4 28 If there is media 5 Remove any media from the upper portion conveyor area gt extending from the guide Pull the latch pin at each side of the conveyor and pivot it toward box see Clearing drum you area jams on page 4 10 for more information Cassette Cover Latch Pins Upper Conveyor Guide Lower Conveyor Guide Conveyor Guide 6 Remove any media that is in the lower portion of the conveyor Swing the lower conveyor guide toward you to remove any media This is located just belo
46. ent Length ft jo of faze Lower Selecting Upper Cassette pull down menu Select the newly defined cassette 10 Press the Function Switch to load the media Function Switch Function Switch 11 Re start the PrintersRIP 12 Do Setting the Exposure on page 3 17 in this Chapter Selecting the Exposure Sweep and Interpreting the Test Patterns To achieve consistent accurate output the DPM 2340 must have exposure information relative to the laser in the platemaker media being used and the resolution selected The following procedures are used to set the DPM 2340 laser power to the proper power level for the media and output resolution in use See Controlling Job Parameters in the PrintersRIP Operators Manual for a full explanation of the Page Setup concept and for the additional procedure for setting the dot percentages needed to complete calibration g BulnessdoO soise Finding the exposure level The exposure level is determined by producing an exposure sweep which is the automatic exposure of test strips at a series of different exposure levels The strips are then examined to determine the proper exposure level Test strips are output for the resolution and cassette specified in the Page Setup Once the proper exposure is determined it is entered into that Page Setup Exposure Sweeps WARNING When producing exposure sweeps on Plate Material e The life of the p
47. epresentative or an authorized dealer distributor Repair or servicing of the equipment by owners operators or unauthorized service personnel is not advised due to safety risks posed and the possibility of voiding applicable warranty coverage Appendix xipusddy 6 5 6 6 e Do not overfill the chemical tanks see filling instructions Be careful to avoid spillage of chemicals when filling and when sliding the processor unit in and out of the machine e Under no circumstances are the door or cover interlocks to be defeated CLASS LASER PRODUCT according to EN 60825 1 1994 CAUTION Adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiating exposure Index A A B Dick 6 1 accuracy 1 6 activator 2 14 2 15 activator filter cartridge 2 14 air filter 2 14 5 1 ambient temperature 1 7 backing up definitions 3 28 button bar 2 10 C calibration plate length 3 22 cassette adapter guide attaching 3 7 location 3 6 cassettes 3 2 centering image 3 22 target 3 25 changing air filter 2 14 5 1 media cassettes 3 3 media type 3 8 3 9 chemicals about 2 15 adding 5 5 changing 5 2 draining 5 2 cleaning the processor 5 7 closing software programs 2 18 coarse sweep 3 18 configuration default 2 11 contacting A B Dick 6 1 conventions 1 2 conveyor area jams 4 28 current 1 7 D data interface 1 7 default settings 2 11 defining media cassette
48. h the media cassettes and processing systems Information about the PrintersRIP and valuable tips about getting the most out of your RIP are found in the separate PrintersRIP Operator s Manual Each chapter of this manual has a specific focus The information contained in these chapters are organized to provide ease of use and understanding leading you to effective use of the DPM 2340 This chapter describes relevant information about safe operation of the DPM 2340 specifications about the equipment and its installation and also how to use this manual effectively Getting Started helps you to become familiar with the DPM 2340 It also identifies essentials for getting up and running quickly and how to sustain quality output from the equipment Operating Basics includes procedures used in the day to day opera tion of the platemaker Troubleshooting helps you resolve those infrequent occurrences when the DPM 2340 does not function as expected Maintaining the DPM 2340 provides procedures for keeping your platemaker operating at its best Appendix provides you with specific safety information and a list of authorized A B Dick Itek International subsidiaries Assumptions Read the DPM 2340 Operator s Manual and the PrintersRIP Operators Manual before starting to work with the platemaker This manual assumes you have some familiarity with digital platemaking as well as a basic knowledge of Mic
49. handle Lever Processor Lever and Handle 3 Remove the chemistry replenisher bottles Replenisher Bottles Locating the Replenisher Bottles Do not allow each tank to 4 Place a bucket under the side of the processor unit gt drain unattended Each 5 Locate the drain hoses on the side of the processor Place the end tank holds approximately of the stabilizer drain hose in the bucket The hose toward the back of the processor is the stabilizer drain hose 5 5 gallons of chemistry Maintaining the DPM 2340 Orez Naad y Bururezuren 5 3 5 4 regarding disposal of D WARNING Obey all laws chemicals in your area The filter is full of activator gt chemicals element every 3 months or with every third activator chemical change D Replace the activator filter 6 Turnthe lever to open the hose valve The stabilizer chemistry will drain from the tank into the bucket Stabilizer Hose Valve Activator Hose Draining the Processor Tanks 7 When the tank is empty turn the lever to close the hose valve 8 Return the hose to its original position and empty the bucket 9 Repeat Steps 4 8 to drain the activator tank 10 Push the red button on the filter The pressure in the system must be released before opening the filter assembly 11 Place a bucket under the activator filter canister 12 Carefully unscrew the activator filter canister E i Bucke cy a gt Rewer
50. icals The processor unit also includes a filter 2340 PF to remove particles from the activator chemistry This filter should be changed every 3 months or with every third activator chemistry change To clean the processor unit 1 Open the front doors 2 Liftthe lever and slowly pull out the processor unit using the handle Lever 3 Remove the chemistry replenisher bottles 4 Drain the chemicals from both tanks See the Draining chemicals on page 5 2 in this Chapter 5 Slide the drip tray out and place it on the floor in front of the processor unit The drip tray is stored under the processor unit 6 Unlatch and pivot the processor input assembly 7 Turn the latches on each processor rack Unlatching the Processor Racks Maintaining the DPM 2340 Orez Naad y Bururezuren 5 8 Do not use abrasive materials such as sanding cloth or scouring pads on any rollers or guide 8 Lift one rack out and set it on the drip tray 9 Take the drip tray and rack to a sink for cleaning 10 Repeat Steps 8 and 9 for the second rack Do Steps 11 13 to clean the Stabilizer Rack 11 Remove the thumb screws and the guide for the stabilizer rack Disassembling the Stabilizer Rack 12 Clean the racks guide and 6 rollers with clean warm water Rollers and guide should be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and a cotton pad 2 Rollers Rollers and Paddle Wheels
51. ick on the box for Start Inputs A V will be placed in the box 16 Do Setting the image centering and plate length calibration on page 3 21 in this Chapter g BulnessdoO Setting the image centering and plate length calibration Do this procedure each time a new media supply cassette is installed soise Plate material is conserved by doing these calibrations using only one plate If desired either calibration can be done separately by doing the appropriate steps below Image Centering Plate Length Steps 1 4 6 10 Steps 1 3 5 9 It is recommended that the Plate Catcher be set for the plate length being sent See Working with the Plate Catcher on page 3 34 in this Chapter To set the image centering and plate length calibration 1 Close the PrintersRIP window click the x in the upper right corner or use the PrintersRIP menu 2 Open the RipManager window Click the RipManager icon on the RIP Workstation button bar a at RipManager button RIP Workstation Button Bar Operating Basics 23 21 3 22 p NOTE The file browser should be set to PostScript ps files and the C itekgx directory 3 Inthe DPM 2340 menu select Media Management gt Edit Cassettes Media Management x p Drawer Cassette Length ft Width in i j Preloaded Upper Ron s 14in 8mm z s719 igs Cancel C Lower Empty gt z E p Edt Cassettes Unload Form Feed Ejec
52. ill be put in the RIP Queue It will not be written until adjusted to fit on the page plate Stop on media out Platemaker will stop when the monitoring software believes the media has run out The accuracy of this is dependent upon the length of media metered for that media cassette The hardware monitors media independently of the software and it will always stop when the media cassette runs out of media Stop on take up full Software monitors the amount of media fed into the take up cassette and stops the platemaker when it is full This is the only method the RipMan ager utilizes to monitor the amount of media sent to the take up cassette It is recommended that this preference is always selected Disable direct SCSI This is for qualified service technician use only This should not be selected The platemaker will not produce images if this has been selected Save imagesetter log to DOTLOG TXT file This saves information to a log for the service tech nician s use It should only be selected when prob lems are suspected and service intervention is expected Stop on printer caught ups If the RIP should fall behind sending data the platemaker will stop Maximum data rate This setting is established automatically and should not be changed Safety factor It is recommended that this setting not be changed 5 Getting Started pewelrs Burnes 22 11 2 12 Unde
53. j AUSGESCHALTETEM SICHERHEITSSCHALTER DIREKTE Introduction uoronpo1ul 1 7 Specifications This section includes important information regarding both functional and physical specifications for the DPM 2340 Functional Specifications Imaging technology Internal drum Light source 675 nm 10mW visible red laser diode Maximum imaging area 35 5 x 49 cm 14 x 19 3 Resolution 900 to 3600 dpi in 17 discrete steps Speed of exposure At 2400 dpi 28 full size plates per hour At 900 dpi 38 full size plates per hour Spot size 10 30 microns automatically matched to the chosen resolution Accuracy within an image 25 microns Repeatability within an image 5 microns Output media RA process films Polyester and paper based plates Media loading Daylight cassette with automated loading Media width Plate 22 9 cm to 34 0 cm 9 to 13 4 Film 22 9 cm to 35 6 cm 9 to 14 Media cassette capacity 61 m 200 feet Take up cassette accessory capacity 10 m 33 feet Take up cassette accessory dimensions W x H x D 45 2 x 13 3 x 12 7 cm 17 8 x 5 25 x 5 00 Physical specifications Dimensions W x H x D 1 37 x 114 x 71 1 cm 54 x 45 x 28 without Plate Catcher 137 x 114 x 104 cm 54 x 45 x 41 with Plate Catcher Weight 306 kg 675 lbs Power consumption without accessories 1400 W Rated voltage 180 200 208 220 23
54. late processing chemistry must NOT be totally used up chemistry life is 1875 ft2 174 M2 or 4 weeks e The plate processing chemistry should be at the proper level the replenishing bottle must not be empty Film Material e The life of the RA processing chemistry must NOT be totally used up e The RA processor should be properly filled and the processor properly warmed up e The processor should be set to 95 F 35 C and 38 seconds dwell time Operating Basics 23 13 314 Table 1 Description of the Sweep Types Swagp Description Purpose type Coarse e Produces 11 exposure bars covering the Useful for narrowing the entire exposure range of the DPM2340 exposure range prior to e 11 jobs will appear in the Rip active queue running the FineSweep An arrow will appear on the media next to the target exposure bar indicating the selected exposure number in the active page setup e Print file name coarswp Fine e Produces 11 exposure bars covering a range Best used immediately of 100 exposure numbers from 50 below the after a CoarseSweep to number in the active page setup to 50 above find an exact exposure e 11 jobs will appear in the Rip active queue number e An arrow will appear next to the exposure bar indicating the selected exposure number in the active page setup e Print file name fineswp Mini e Produces 5 exposure bars covering a range of Conserves plate material 50 ex
55. lties Identifying Troubleshooting Areas MEDIA and DRUM Area CONVEYOR Area S PROCESSOR Area Jam Areas 4 1 Understanding Malfunctions When most malfunctions occur the Status Panel and the RIP Workstation will alert you to such an occurrence The ERROR message on the Status Panel will illuminate frequently accompanied by a group of error messages being displayed in the PrintersRIP window Some malfunctions will not be accompanied by any indication at the Status Panel or at the PrintersRIP window Some malfunctions are only observable by the operator Working with error codes and malfunctions If you should experience a malfunction first determine if the malfunction seems to be machine related or is it related to settings that are specific to the job you are running Next use the following tables which are divided into Machine Related and Job Page Setup or Media Definition Related to locate the malfunction you are experiencing The information provided in these tables will assist you in resolving the malfunction When error messages are generated they will appear in the PrintersRIP window Some will only appear when a job is run If the ERROR message is illuminated on the Status Panel and no error text appears in the PrintersRIP window drag the last job from the held queue into the active queue The job will fail to run and the error text will appear Find the grouped error messages that mat
56. mptions lt 245 02 d lt eehersadeendesducenensd 1 2 Conventions 625442880 gaess a phe a edt ces ees 1 2 Installing the DPM 2340 0 0000005 1 2 Installation Assistance 000202008 1 2 Installation Requirements 0 1 3 Safety 2 svaes Gade ceases nedse asdesteaadensee 1 3 Safety DGVICES 140 245ee4 nec miri ees oees neces 1 4 L ser Safety os sesati cop ees 254 sede ee Se Ged 1 5 Specifications casc eas Shs ee Shee ASAE es ease eesad 1 5 Functional Specifications 04 1 5 Physical specifications 22 4 4 s24 0s 400e40 64 1 7 Getting Started Locating the Major Areas 0 20000 2 2 Describing the Functional Operation 2 3 Describing the Status Panel and Function Switch 2 5 Status Padel ese 2a pect baaeed eae due ace hae ot 2 6 Media messages and the function switch 2 6 Turning on the DPM 2340 0 0 0 0 02008 2 7 Shutting Down the DPM 2340 0 2 8 Describing the Rip Workstation 2 9 Understanding Default Settings 2 11 Understanding RipManager 2 12 About setting exposure 000 2 12 Working with media management 2 12 Maintaining Quality Output 0 2 14 About processor quality 000 2 14 About air filter changes 040 2 14 Recommending supplies 00 ee
57. nable outputs in PrinterRIP Clearing media jams during load If the media fails to load properly error messages are generated in the PrintersRIP Window indicating the existence of a jam To clear a media loading jam 1 Allow sufficient time for any jobs in the processor to finish Wait approximately 1 minute or until the BUSY message is no longer illuminated before doing this procedure EJECT LOAD ONLOAD BUSY message 2 Turn off the power switch on the back of the DPM 2340 Troubleshooting sal 7 3 Open the cassette cover 4 Remove the media cassette and slowly pull it toward you Only a short length of media should come out with the cassette Push down on the forks and pull the cassette toward you about 20 cm 8 in Cassette Cover ae Media Cassette Clearing the Media area 5 Are you able to easily remove the media cassette and the short length of media NO YES The media is fed too far into the drum See Clear Do Step 6 ing drum area jams on page 4 10 6 Pull a small amount of additional media from the media cassette 7 Carefully trim the media Trim the media even with the longer edge of the cassette adapter guide 8 Re install the media cassette 9 Turn on the power The switch is on the back of the DPM 2340 4 18 10 Wait for the processor unit to warm up The BUSY message turns off ONIN BuljooyssiqnoiL EJECT LOAD ONLOAD BUSY message on the Status
58. ng spout Don t overfill 4 Fill the replenisher bottle and install the feeder cap Insert the replenisher bottle into the filling spout with the label facing out Maintaining the DPM 2340 Orez Naad y Bururezulen 5 5 5 6 p Refill the replenisher bottles as needed The replenisher bottle will add chemistry to the tanks bringing it to the proper fluid level Replenisher Bottle and Label Filling Tanks and Replenisher Bottles 5 Rinse the mixing container and stirring stick 6 Have both tanks been filled NO YES Repeat Steps 1 6 to mix the other chemical Do Step 7 solution and fill the other tank 7 Gently push the processor unit into the DPM 2340 Be careful to avoid spilling the chemicals 8 Close the front doors 9 Wait for the processor unit to warm up before beginning operation The platemaker will not operate until it has reached operating temperature 15 20 minutes Cleaning the processor unit Following the processing of 1875 square feet 172 5 square meters of media or four weeks whichever comes first the DPM 2340 processor must be cleaned This ensures optimum plate quality and chemical life Failure to properly clean the processor on a timely basis can result in improper processing scratches on plates jams and reduced chemical life Since you must change your chemicals at the same time you should clean the processor unit every time you change chem
59. of media UNLOAD illuminates when no imaged media is in the drum and the platemaker is not busy Pushing the function switch will cause the media to be removed from the drum The media cassette can be removed changed at this time NOTE LOAD EJECT and UNLOAD can also be performed from the Media Management window at the RIP Workstation See Working with media management on page 2 12 Media messages Turning on the DPM 2340 When you power on the DPM 2340 the processor begins its warm up cycle When the software is completely loaded which takes approximately 1 5 minutes the ON LINE message illuminates Always wait for the ON LINE light to appear before you perform any operation including shutting down the DPM 2340 If you need to power on the DPM 2340 immediately after powering it off wait at least 5 seconds to prevent damage to the electronic circuitry of the PlateMaker Since the warm up cycle heats the processor chemicals to their operating temperature always be sure the tanks are filled with chemicals before you power on the DPM 2340 If the tanks are empty at power up the warm up circuitry will not turn on The liquid level must be kept within 1 4 of Full operating level for proper operation To power on the DPM 2340 1 Check that both processor tanks are filled with chemicals If they are not see the Filling the processor with chemicals on page 5 5 located within Changing Chemicals
60. ot what it should be use these fields to calibrate the feed length for this cassette and media This adjustment factor will increase decrease the job length as needed Expected Length in Actual Length in MegaPro Media MegaPro1 4inch Ron s 14 in 8mm 37 19 MegaProl 4inch Sinchpaper 200 00 Sinch7mil 0 g Buneioado soise Set Adjustment Factor 0 Reset Selecting Edit Media 5 Are you defining a new media type or changing the definition of a media that is already on the list NO YES Select the media you willbe To define a new media Click on an using Skip to Step 7 empty line in the media list To change a media definition Select the media definition you want to change Edit Media x a ces film 4 13 95 plate 9 S mill 9 00 cme 0 00 0 00 Copy to File 0 00 Bo gt Copy from File Name fi 4inchpaper Width fi 4 in Thickness 0008 in Type Edit Media Window Operating Basics 3 9 3 10 6 Enter the following information into the indicated fields Field Action Notes Name Enter the desired name Either the product code or a name that is meaningful to you Width Enter width of the media to be used This can be found on the media label Type menu Select the relevant media from Paper and film refer to RA process the list imaging films and paper Polyester plate and Paper plate refer to platemaking materials Thickness Enter the thicknes
61. ow appear if it is minimized or hidden behind another window Although some functionality of the other programs exists in the DPM 2340 Imager Window program it is intended for service technician s use and is not covered in any user documentation This program is not required to operate the DPM 2340 but it starts whenever the RIP Workstation is booted This program records error information useful to your Service Tech nician and should allowed to operate in a minimized mode This starts a program window containing electronic versions of the Print ersRIP Operators Manual and the DPM 2340 Operators Manual 2 10 Understanding Default Settings Several defaults are set by the manufacturer to provide efficient trouble free operation for most situations The ability to change those settings to meet specific needs is a feature available in the DPM 2340 Below you will find a table of default settings and function descriptions This allows you to see how the equipment was configured originally and return any setting to it s original setup Preference Function Default Smart Cassette Software monitors the media usage If de selected the platemaker will treat a job as defined by the Stop on page errors and Stop on media out settings X Stop on page errors Platemaker will stop if a job will not fit on the page with the setup applied If de selected the platemaker will skip over the job and it w
62. own here See Using the take up cassette accessory on page 3 29 in this Chapter for specific procedures in the use of this accessory Cassette Cover Media Cassette Guide Box or Take up Cassette Cassette Locations To remove the media cassette 1 If the BUSY message is illuminated wait for it to go out BUSY message 2 Open the Cassette Cover g BunessdoO Media Cassette e o 9 0 Guide Box or Take up Cassette Cassette Locations 3 Is the UNLOAD message illuminated NO YES Wait for the UNLOAD message _ Press the Function Switch and to illuminate wait until the UNLOAD message flashes Function Switch UNLOAD message and Function Switch 4 Partially remove the media cassette and adapter Operating Basics 3 3 34 Push down on the two holding forks and slide the cassette toward you to the stop Cassette Cover Media cassette and adapter Removing the media cassette 5 Wait for the BUSY message to go out Remove the media cassette from the two upper forks BUSY message 6 Remove the cassette adapter assembly from the media cassette Turn the latch until it stops Cassette Adapter Guide ae and End cap Latch Cassette Adapter Guide and End Caps 7 Is the media cassette empty NO YES Do Step 8 Discard the cassette and load another cassette See To load a media cassette on page 3 6 in this Chapter 8 T
63. p Cassette See Customizing the media feed parameters on page 3 32 in this Chapter 5 Is the media type correctly defined NO YES See Setting the media type on page 3 8 in Goto Step 6 this Chapter 6 Close the Cassette Cover To remove the Take up Cassette 1 Are ONLINE and EJECT illuminated NO YES Skip to Step 4 Go to Step 2 2 Press the Function Switch to move imaged media into the Take up cassette Function Switch Status Panel 3 Wait until the BUSY light goes out on the Status Panel ONLINE Busy Function Switch Status Panel and Function Switch 4 Open the Cassette Cover 5 Remove the Take up cassette Removing the Take up Cassette Operating Basics g BunessdoO soise 3 31 6 Are you installing the guide box NO YES Install the Take up cassette and continue imag Do Step 7 ing media Do not do Step 7 7 Install the conveyor guide and check that the DPM 2340 is configured for the conveyor guide e In Page Setup select Configure Device gt Destination gt Online Processor e Check that the media loaded is correct for the conveyor guide polyester plate or paper plate Customizing the media feed parameters The RipManager Device Preferences window lets you customize several parameters related to the amount of media that is fed to the Take up Cassette To access these functions 1 In RipManager select DPM 2340 gt Preferences gt
64. p mode stopped SPM S340 Exposure 6 Prnt ee x lt DPM 2340 gt Exposure sv j lke ater ael C Utilities ntdryrs Bi center ps j ntprint a coarswp ps save a fineswp ps sentinel a MiniSweep ps a VerifyExp ps File name Files of type stScript Files ps Macbeth Z TRY 1 LinesT arget 1 LinesT araet s 170 Usage 170 1Mb Page Setup pull down menu 6 Select a sweep type See Description of the Sweep Types on page 3 14 in this Chapter 7 Select a preselected page setup defining the cassette and resolution for the exposure you want 8 Click Print to begin the sweep One or two plates depending on the file printed material width and resolution selected will be produced The 12 inch 305 mm long plates will have a series of exposure calibration strips used to correctly set the exposure calibration for either plate or film 9 Do the appropriate steps from the table below Plate Film e Allow the plate to completely Check the maximum dry density patch at the right of e View the plate squarely at each exposure strip with a eye level from 3 feet away densitometer and under consistent lighting Identify the patch that has conditions closest transmission density to 3 9 0 1 This a ee will be used in the next step having the circles that come closest to disappearing in the background e Note the
65. pect to the PrintersRIP and you will not be able to image media TAKE UP illuminates after an EJECT command has been performed to show that the media has been cut and the media has been forwarded to the Take up Cas sette The take up cassette accessory if installed can be removed and the media developed in an off line processor also illuminates when the platemaker detects that neither the Guide Box nor the Take up Cassette are installed when the platemaker is ready to advance media from the Drum ERROR illuminates if an error occurs in the functioning of the DPM 2340 More detail about the problem is displayed in the System Monitor window of the PrintersRIP and in the DPM 2340 Hyperterminal window of the RIP Workstation Media messages and the function switch The media messages relate specifically to the status of the media in the drum Only one of these messages is displayed at a time Pushing the Function Switch carries out the function displayed Message Function EJECT illuminates when imaged media is ready to be inserted into the Take up Cassette Pushing the function switch will cause the media to be cut by the knife and then transported forward until it is free of the buffer rollers LOAD illuminates when a different media cassette has been placed in the DPM 2340 Pushing the function switch transports the media into the drum for exposure LOAD flashes if the media cassette is out
66. posure numbers when running daily expo e 5 jobs will appear in the Rip active queue sure sweeps for multiple e An arrow will appear next to the exposure bar page setups or resolu indicating the selected exposure number in tions the active page setup e Print file name MiniSwp Verify e Produces 1 exposure bar indicating the Quick check that the selected exposure number in the active page setup Print file name VerifyExp exposure setting has not drifted Explanation of the Exposure Sweep Test Pattern Important features of the Exposure Bar 1 Exposure number at which the bar was written Where the exposure number matches the number currently in the page setup it will have a triangle next to it as shown below 2 The date and time the exposure job was first sent through the rip 3 The resolution at which the exposure bar was written 1 2 3 450 Ld Wednesday April 19 2000 04 04 34 m Exposure Bar Features 4 Visual Exposure Target area 5 Dmn patch May be used for setting exposure with negative film materials See Operating Basics Finding the Exposure Level 6 Dmax Patch Used for setting exposure with negative film materials The desired value is 3 8 to 4 0 optical density DEXP 450 E U A 5 6 Over Exposed 9709 000000 DECREASE EXPOSURE NUMBER 3 Foot distance Good Exposure Plate Viewing Diagram 800
67. quart 4 7 liter bottles PC 55050 or in one 5 gallon 18 9 liter container PC 55055 e Rapid Access Fixer is available in four 5 quart 4 7 liter bottles PC 26101 or in one 5 gallon 18 0 liter container PC 26131 WARNING Use only A B Dick brand materials and chemicals for optimum results and equipment life The use of other brands that result in damage to the equipment may void warranty protection and result in termination or non renewal of any maintenance agreement Tips about supplies e Maintaining the proper level of chemicals in the processor tanks is very important Although the DPM 2340 will detect low chemical levels best performance is obtained by checking the replenisher bottles regularly and keeping them filled e Plate material is light sensitive Always store it in its original containers plastic sleeve and box Store plate material away from sources of excessive heat like radiators and direct sunlight e When your DPM 2340 PlateMaster is not going to be used for extended periods of time remove the media and store it in its bag e Avoid touching the printing surface of media e Use ltek Graphix activator stabilizer etch and fountain solution for best results 2 16 Viewing DPM 2340 Software Information The current version of RipManager software loaded on your DPM 2340 can be found by accessing the Help menu of RipManager The current version of PrintersRIP software loaded on your D
68. quipment to the facility power supply must comply with national and local standards and must have a minimum rated current capacity of 20 Amp N A 16 Amp Europe Safety Devices The following illustrations identify and describe the function of the safety devices used on the DPM 2340 Do not operate the PlateMaker without all covers interlocks and safety devices in their original factory installed positions NOTE A LASER INTERLOCK SWITCH is located under this cover lt gt PROCESSOR in ACCESS DOOR eo INTERLOCK H SWITCHES Two interlock switches are activated by the doors The processor drive motor and heater Q are disabled when either door is open Safety Device Locations Laser Safety The DPM 2340 is a Class laser product and contains a laser which however is totally shielded by the cabinet When the cabinet is opened the interlock system automatically switches off the laser and there is no risk of laser radiation WARNING Only authorized service personnel may override the interlock system The warning labels located near the interlock switches and apertures of the drum assembly are intended for such personnel This warning appears near interlock switches DANGER LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS 4 FAILED OR DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM j ATTENTION SOURCE LASER DANGER DE RADIATIONS EN CAS f EXPOSITION AUX RAYON S LASER ACHTUNG WARNUNG BEI OFFENEM GEH USE UND
69. ra Page Setup Manager x T Mirrorprint I Trim page After completing the course sweep remember to perform a fine sweep If you do not stop the Exposure Sweep mode plates will be produced without properly negated black margins Default Page Setup DPM 2340 P DPM 2340 DPM 2340 Rotate 0 x 2400 0 None CMYK Separations None Monochrome Sealing 3600 0 None Monochrome Yatica ioo 3 11 Enter the exposure number selected in Step 9 into the Exposure setting 12 Click the OK to close the page setup 13 Click OK to save the setting Edit Page Setup Default Page Setup x 11 p Output Device p Resolution Device DPM 2340 7 fal Vertical Une Horizontal 12400 0 x dpi z M Override resolution in job r Separations Screening amp Color r Processing Horizontal 100 00 z Entering Exposure Note If you have performed a coarse sweep the number arrived at will not be adequate to ensure proper exposure Return to Step 5 and perform a fine sweep to finish setting the exposure for this page setup 14 From the PrintersRIP window select DPM 2340 gt Stop Exposure Sweep Mode A status box will indicate the sweep mode is stopped PrintersRIP PrintersRIP Edit fil IE Color Output Fonts Select Device Beles Stop Exposure Sweep Mode 15 From the PrintersRIP menu select Start Inputs and restart the Start Inputs Cl
70. rease the grip per margin to correct the posi tioning of the plate or image Rotating the image 180 may help or reconfigure the job in application software See Controlling Job Parame ters of the PrintersRIP Operators Manual Troubleshooting BuljooyssiqnoiL 47 4 8 ERROR CODES and MALFUNCTIONS Job Page Setup or Media Definitions Related OTHER CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED ACTION A silver line appears at the top of the plate next to the gripper margin for portrait plates CTP is enabled Re calibrate the plate length See Setting the image cen tering and plate length calibra tion on page 3 21 Jobs are not ripped as color separa tions Page Setup is not set for color sepa rations Select CMYK Separations in the Page Setup gt Separa tions Manager See Color Separation in the Print ersRIP Operators Manual Jobs are not ripped as mono chrome Page Setup is not set for mono chrome Select Monochrome Separa tion in the Page Setup gt Sep arations Manager See Color Separation in the PrintersRIP Operators Man ual Exposure sweep comes out on sep arate plates Exposure sweep mode has not been started Start Exposure sweep mode See Step 11 in Finding the exposure level on page 3 13 Exposure sweep comes out on sep arate plates with Exposure sweep mode started DPM 2340 power was turned off after the E
71. ropriate window and click on Copy from File F j a i Cancel Copy to File x Copy from File Copy from File Button 3 In the window that appears enter the path and file name of the backup copy The media definition list or cassette definition list is copied into PrintersRIP 4 When the copying is completed re start PrintersRIP Operating Basics g BunessdoO soise 3 27 3 28 gt Using RipManager for media management By typing media and cassette definitions in the media management function as described above the DPM 2340 monitors the media consumption and alerts you when the level of media in the media cassette is low The Media Management window lets you carry out some media related functions without going to the platemaker The functions are indicated by three buttons in the lower part of the Media Management window Media Management x Drawer 7 Length ft Width in pms fas Cancel C Lower lt Empty gt fo 0 Edt Cassettes Unload Form Feed Eject Take up Cassette Current Length f 0 of 328 Media Management e Eject is available when the DPM 2340 contains exposed media If you click on Eject the media is cut and forwarded to the Take up Cassette Accessory The media is cut and the Take up Cassette can be removed for remote media processing e Unload removes any media in the drum allowing you to change the media cassette If the take up cassette acce
72. rosoft Windows NT Conventions Certain notational conventions have been applied to this manual to aid in understanding the information presented The following fonts and special symbols are used throughout this manual 1 Paragraphs which are numbered contain instructions which you should follow Introduction uoNonpo uy 1 3 Text located in the left margin and preceded by an arrow is important information about the topic presented at that point It should be read carefully Text written in the sans serif bold face represents a menu title menu item or control item in a dialogue box Text written in this bold typewriter face represents literal information which should be typed exactly as it appears in the manual Text written in italic and appearing within a sentence is important related reference information Text written in bold italic and appearing within a sentence represents a specific button on the DPM 2340 or on a menu window or dialogue box In addition other graphics depicting buttons found within screens on the RIP Workstation will be displayed whenever appropriate Installing the DPM 2340 CAUTION To prevent damage to the platemaker when moving it always pick it up by the base frame only To prevent spilling or contamination of processor chemistry drain the activator and stabilizer tanks The DPM 2340 must be installed or removed by a qualified A B Dick service representative or an authorize
73. rstanding RipManager The functions of the DPM 2340 are controlled by software which is accessible through the RIP Workstation Features have been provided to allow for efficient utilization of the platemaker To enable these features it is important that the software has the correct information This involves only a few basic steps at the initial setup of the equipment and selection of the appropriate information when media is changed or the Take up Cassette Accessory is used About setting exposure To achieve consistent accurate output the DPM 2340 must have exposure information relative to the laser in the platemaker media being used and the resolution selected Changes in color balance and contrast loss of brightness and loss of highlight or shadow detail of the output can result from deviations in exposure calibration Even if the platemaker is accurate the output will be affected by the media used and chemistry life so exposure Calibration should be regularly checked Setting the Exposure on page 3 18 are procedures used to select the exposure level which ensures that 100 of the exposed areas of the media have the optimum density recommended by the manufacturer This value may vary quite a bit depending on the media type Since output resolution screen frequency and dot shape also have influence on the optimum exposure level you should never create a calibration set without first adjusting the exposure level Working
74. s of the media This value is used by the platemaker to See the table below for media thicknesses maintain accuracy when exposing differ ent media thicknesses Media Thickness 5 mil plate 005 127 um 7 mil plate 007 178 um 8 mil plate 008 203 um Polyester RA film 004 102 um 7 Click OK to save the settings The Edit Media window will close 8 Click OK to close the Edit Cassettes window 9 Click OK to close the Media Management window 10 Re start the PrintersRIP If you try to open and check the Edit cassette menu in the Media Management window and cannot PrintersRIP is running Close PrintersRIP Defining a media cassette Up to 16 different cassettes can be defined Label the actual cassette with the names corresponding to those in the list To set the cassette definition 1 Shut down the PrintersRIP 2 In RipManager select DPM 2340 gt Media Management 3 Click on Edit Cassettes to open the Edit Cassettes window X3 RipManager Lol x RipManager BU URADU Help Media Management Update Firmware p Media Management x p Drawer ee Edit Cassettes Cassette Length ft Width fin 37 19 jas C Lower sEmpty p e Unload Form Feed Eject Take up Cassette Current Length ft 10 of 32 8 Selecting Edit Cassette 4 Click on an empty line in the cassette list to add a new media To change the
75. ssory is installed when Unload is activated an Eject is automatically performed e Load the text on the Unload button will change to Load when a new media cassette has been installed Clicking on Load advances the media into the drum ready for exposure Form Feed outputs a full 51 cm 20 inches of media without exposing it This function is only available in the Media Management window and not with the function switch The Cassette selection in the Media Management window is only available when there is no media in the DPM 2340 When the menu is active you can use it to tell the RipManager which cassette will be loaded Using the take up cassette accessory To install the Take up cassette 1 Open the Cassette Cover 2 Remove the guide box g BulnessdoO Push down on the 2 forks and pull the guide box toward you Cassette Cover soise Removing the Guide Box 3 Carefully align the Take up Cassette over the lower forks and push the cassette in until it latches Take up cassette Installing the Take up Cassette Operating Basics 23 29 3 30 p The media type must be set for RA film when using the Take up Cassette A Check that the DPM 2340 is configured for the Take up Cassette e Check that the configuration is correct for the Take up Cassette In Page Setup select Configure Device gt Output to gt Take up Cassette e Check that the media feed parameters are correct for the Take u
76. t r Take up Cassette Current Length ft 0 of 32 8 Selecting Edit Cassettes in Media Management 4 Entera zero in the Offset box in the center of the screen 5 Click the Media Feed Adjustment Reset button in the lower right corner of the window Edit Cassettes x Name Length ft MegaPro Cassette Mec MegaProl 4inch M Ron s 14 in 8mm 37 19 MegaProl 4inch Cancel Sinchpaper 200 00 Sinch mil 0 00 Copy to File 0 00 H pe x Copy from File Name MegaPro Cassette Media MegaPro Media X Edit Media r Media Low Warnings Length 124 67 ft Offset 0 025 in Fist ho ft Sed Bo ft Media Feed Adjustment If the feed length of a job is not what it should be use these fields to calibrate the feed length for this cassette and media This adjustment factor will inctease decrease the job length as needed Expected Length in Set Adjustment Factor p Reset Actual Length in Offset and Media Feed Adjustment Reset in Media Management Edit Cassettes 6 Restart PrintersRIP From the PrintersRIP menu select Print File 8 From the Page Setup pull down menu select a page setup with properly set exposure for the loaded media For the best plate length calibration a page setup with the long est length in use should be selected The expected plate length is N 9 found by looking in PrintersRIP gt Page Setup Manager gt Edit gt Configure Device gt Fixed
77. te 11 Remove the upper light shield Pivot the latch levers inward and slide the light shield forward until they clear the forks 12 Remove the lower light shield Pivot the latch levers inward and slide the light shield forward until they clear the forks 13 Remove the right and left side covers Lift them straight up until they clear the machine Upper Light Shield Latch Levers Side Cover Latch Levers Side Cover Lower Light Shield Removing Light Shields and Side Covers Troubleshooting Bu1ljrooyssiqnoiL 24 13 restart if any pieces of media remain in the drum The DPM 2340 will not 14 Remove all media from the drum gt 15 Check the media path through the drum Are there large folds of media caught in the path area NO YES Skip to Step 17 The media must be carefully removed See Step 16 Feed Rollers MEDIA CASSETTE Input Rollers GUIDE HOOP GUIDE BOX DRUM lt Conveyor Rollers QE Buffer Rollers Z Output Rollers Drum Area Media Path 16 Remove the large folds of media from the drum media path Carefully cut the media out of the media path All media must be 17 Remove any media extending from the feed rollers gt removed before Gently pull the media from the drum and do not exceed 2 25 Kg proceeding 5 Ibs of force If the media will not move check for large folds If necessary do Step 16 again 4148 18 Install and latch
78. the take up cassette accessory is installed the exposed media will leave the drum and enter the take up cassette The knife cuts the media and the buffer rollers pass the media through the buffer module to the conveyor section and the proces sor If desired the media in the drum can be removed using the UNLOAD command and a different media cassette can be installed If the take up cassette accessory is installed an EJECT com mand can be issued The media is cut and the buffer rollers pass the media into the take up cassette The cassette can be removed and the media developed off line Describing the Status Panel and Function Switch The panel shown provides the operator with important information regarding the status of the DPM 2340 while powered on Each message and the related use of the function switch is described below FUNCTION SWITCH Status Panel and Function Switch Getting Started pewels Burnes 2 5 2 6 Status Panel The messages indicate the operational status of the DPM2340 Message Function ON illuminates whenever the power is switched on to the DPM 2340 BUSY illuminates whenever the DPM 2340 is carrying out an operation i e dur ing platemaking or media transport ON LINE illuminates whenever the power is switched on unless you open the DPM 2340 Hyperterminal program in the RIP Workstation and activate the MAIN menu This puts the DPM 2340 off line with res
79. ther supplied by A B Dick or by the end user the Rip Workstation should be dedicated to running the DPM 2340 only It should have only A B Dick approved software installed If non approved programs are installed by the end user service calls caused by those programs will not be covered under the warranty or by your maintenance agreements ii C NTT TTT TTT HTT LAT Rip Workstation The Rip Workstation consists of 5 major parts 1 a Ff WO ND Computer Monitor PrintersRIP Dongle Keyboard Mouse Getting Started powers Burnes 2 9 Four major software programs combine to operate your DPM 2340 These programs are automatically started when the Rip Workstation is booted They can also be operated through use of the button bar Button Bar The table below describes the function of each button on the button bar Button Function This starts the PrintersRIP program It will also make the program window appear if it is minimized or hidden behind another window See your Print ersRIP manual for more information This starts the RipManager program It will also make the program win dow appear if it is minimized or hidden behind another window See the PrintManager for more information This starts the DPM 2340 Imager Window program It will also make the program wind
80. um area jams 0 4 10 Clearing media jams during load 4 18 Clearing processor area jams 4 22 Clearing conveyor area jams 4 28 Maintaining the DPM 2340 Servicing the DPM 2340 Quarterly 5 1 Changing the Air Filter 0 000 5 1 Changing Chemicals 2 ccc sessderesvaheonnes ws 5 2 Draining chemicals 2 9 2ss i45 2s4s4009ereo aes 5 2 Filling the processor with chemicals 5 5 Cleaning the processor unit 04 5 7 Appendix Supporting Applications 0 0 02 ee eee 6 1 Locating Authorized A B Dick International Subsidiaries 6 1 Important Safety Warnings 0000 6 2 Index Table of Contents s U9 3U0D jo zI1qeL v vi Chapter 1 In troduction Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the DPM 2340 Digital PlateMaster A B Dick has combined leading edge internal drum technology with reliable in line processing to provide you with this state of the art platemaker About this Manual Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 The DPM 2340 is an advanced platemaker using precision internal drum technology and an integrated processor The platemaker interfaces with feature enhanced PrintersRIP software This manual contains important information about installation calibration and daily use of the DPM 2340 including working wit
81. ut chemicals Never use Mega Pro plate materials with chemicals designed for other plate systems Always use the correct material and chemical combination Furthermore Mega materials must be processed at a specific temperature The online processor is set at this temperature at the factory Never use Rapid Access fixer or developer in the DPM 2340 processor Plate material requires two processing chemicals activator and stabilizer The activator is available in four 1 gallon containers PC 38750 or in one 5 gallon container PC 38745 Stabilizer is available in four 1 gallon containers PC 38756 or in one 5 gallon container PC 38753 These come in concentrated form and you simply mix with water before using them in the processor of the DPM 2340 Plate etch PC 38766 for Mega plates is wiped on the plate full strength before the plate is run It prepares the plate surface for proper acceptance of ink and water during printing It may not be used as a fountain solution Fountain solution A B Dick provides a variety of fountain solutions to match your presses dampening system Use deletion fluid PC 38771 to mask or erase unwanted images on plates Apply deletion fluid before the plate is etched Processing off line When processing imagesetting film sent to the Take up Cassette Accessory use of Rapid Access chemicals are suggested Getting Started peywelrs Buro 92 15 e Rapid Access Developer is available in four 5
82. w the upper portion of the conveyor guide It can be accessed through the front doors 7 Close and latch the upper and lower portions of the conveyor guide Troubleshooting Bu1ljrooyssiqnoiL 24 29 4 30 gt p If there is media jammed in the processor see Clearing processor area jams on page 4 22 for more information 8 Check for any media that may be jammed in the processor path 9 Close the front doors and cassette cover Cassette Cover Front Door Cassette Cover and Front Doors 10 Turn on the power The switch is on the back of the DPM 2340 11 Wait for the processor unit to warm up The BUSY message turns off on the Status Panel BUSY Message on the Status Panel 12 From PrintersRIP select DPM 2340 gt Output gt Output Controller Monitor 13 De select the disable outputs Click on the v for disable outputs x Output Controller Z Monitor 1 75percent 13x19 25 1 75percent 13x19 25 1 75percent 13x19 25 1 75percent 13x19 25 1 Center djust 1 11817grd ps 1 75percent 13x19 25 1 75percent 13x19 25 1 Center djust 1 Center djust 1 CenterAdiust 1 CenterAdiust 1 75percent 13x19 25 Enable outputs in PrintersRIP Troubleshootin Chapter 5 Maintaining the DPM 2340 Your DPM 2340 has been designed to deliver consistent high quality output To ensure that the outstanding imaging results you have become accustomed to are not degraded a few
83. xposure sweep mode was started Stop Exposure sweep mode and re start Exposure sweep mode See Step 11 in Find ing the exposure level on page 3 13 Exposure does not change after running Exposure sweep mode All the circles have the same level of grey The Exposure job has been checked for information causing all pages in the job to be produced using the same exposure number Checking information on the Exposure Page Buffer may have resulted in all the Expo sure jobs having the same exposure number Re RIP the Exposure jobs rather than pulling them from the Held Queue NOTE If information must be checked after a job is ripped make sure Change all pages in job is de selected NO in the box Clearing Jams When media jams occur in the DPM 2340 the following procedures will assist you in clearing the jams Use the tables found in Working with error codes and malfunctions on page 4 2 to help identify the appropriate jam clearance procedure to use Clearing drum area jams If a media jam occurs in the drum area error messages are displayed in the PrintersRIP Window To clear a media jam in this area of the DPM 2340 perform the following jam clearance procedure Bu1looyssiqnoiL To remove media jams from the drum 1 Allow sufficient time for any jobs in the processor to finish Wait approximately 1 minute or until the BUSY message is no longer illuminated before doing

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