ECRM Mako 4 CTP Manual
Mako 4 CTP
Operator Guide
Mako 4 CTP Operator Guide
This guide reflects the Mako CTP system as of October 2004.
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Table of Contents
Chapter Page Number
Chapter 1: Requirements and Safety.........................................................1-1
Introduction to the System ................................................................1-1
System Requirements .......................................................................1-1
Laser Safety ......................................................................................1-2
Regulatory Information .....................................................................1-3
Chapter 2: System Operation.....................................................................2-1
Introduction .......................................................................................2-1
Main Parts of the Platesetter ............................................................2-2
Starting Up the System .....................................................................2-5
Shutting Down the System ...............................................................2-5
Using the Control Panel ....................................................................2-6
Operator Menus ................................................................................2-8
Menu Selection ................................................................................2-8
User Preferences Menu .....................................................................2-9
User Maintenance Menu ...................................................................2-12
Test Patterns Menu ...........................................................................2-14
Running a Step Wedge Test Pattern .................................................2-19
Status Messages ................................................................................2-21
Error Messages .................................................................................2-22
System Configuration Display ..........................................................2-23
Chapter 3: Media Handling........................................................................3-1
Introduction .......................................................................................3-1
Installing and Removing the Pin Bar ................................................3-3
Loading Media ..................................................................................3-7
Chapter 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting.........................................4-1
Introduction .......................................................................................4-1
General Maintenance ........................................................................4-1
Clearing Misfeeds .............................................................................4-6
Moving the System ...........................................................................4-9
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Preface
Scope of this Guide
This guide provides instructions for the operating and maintaining a
Mako 4 CTP platesetter. This guide describes all aspects of the
operation of the system, from the loading of media, to the delivery
of exposed media to an on-line processor.
The Mako 4 CTP employs a Class 3B laser. This guide contains
important safety information and regulatory information about the
laser.You should read this information thoroughly before operating
the system or performing the procedures described in this guide.
This guide assumes that the system is already properly installed and
plugged into the AC mains. Further, this manual assumes that the
system has been calibrated and tested for proper operation and
acceptable output. Only procedures necessary for safe and efficient
operation are provided in this manual.
Organization of this Guide
Chapter 1: Requirements and Safety
Chapter 1 includes system operating requirements and information
about laser safety.
Chapter 2: System Operation
Chapter 2 discusses all operational features and provides complete
listings of system operational messages. All of the system menus
are described in detail. All of the menu items are mapped in flow
diagrams.
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Chapter 3: Media Handling
Chapter 3 provides instructional information on how to load media.
Guidelines for handling media are also provided.
Chapter 4: General Maintenance andTroubleshooting
Chapter 5 covers general maintenance items that can be performed
by the operator. This chapter includes troubleshooting tips and a
procedure for re-locating or moving the system.
Not Covered in this Guide
Engineering Specifications
Alignment and Calibration
Detailed Field Service Information
Terms and Conventions Used in this Guide
Type This term is an instruction to type data at the
keyboard.
Italic
typeface Used to indicate the first mention of an
important concept.
Bold
typeface Used to highlight important details in text or
illustrations and to indicate user actions.
Bold sans-serif
typeface Used to represent file names or menu options
to be selected. Also refers to section names.
Note
: Blocks of text used to advise of related
information.
IMPORTANT
Notices used to emphasize very important
information.
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Requirements
and Safety
Introduction to the System
The Mako 4 CTP images printing plates. Plates are manually
loaded by positioning the plate in the pin registration system and
closing the pinch rollers. Imaging of the plate starts with the push of
a button. When the imaging is complete, the exposed plate
automatically moves onto the media transport, which feeds the
plate into a customer-supplied plate processor.
All operations must be performed in a safe-light environment.
System Requirements
System Power and Heat Dissipation
Power (maximum)
90 - 264 Volts; 3 Amps; 250 Watt
50/60Hz, single phase.
Heat Dissipation
850 BTU/hour
Environmental Requirements
Temperature
- 70 - 77 degrees F (21 - 25 degrees C)
Humidity
45 - 65%, non-condensing.
Note: Operating the system outside o the ranges speci ied
above may a ect per ormance.
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Laser Sa ety
Laser Product Classification
The system is classified as a Class one (I) laser product which
contains a Class 3B (IIIb) laser System. This classification means
that the operator is exposed to no hazardous laser light during
operation and maintenance. The laser itself, however, is a Class 3B
(IIIb) laser device, and emits visible laser light which is considered
hazardous by FDA published limits.
IMPORTANTWARNING
Use o controls or adjustments or per ormance o
procedures other than those speci ied in this guide may
result in hazardous laser light exposure.
System LaserWavelength Identification Label
The system contains a laser that emits visible laser light. The
identification label is located on the output side of the machine,
above the output rollers. The label is shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 Media Sensitivity Label
MEDIA SENSITIVITY
405 nm VISIBLE
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Regulatory In ormation
Electromagnetic Emissions
DOC - Canada
The Canadian Department of Communications requires compliance
with the Radio Interference Regulations, ICES -003.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the ClassA limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
EMC Directive - Europe
Complies with EN 55011: 1998
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.
FCC - USA
The standards for electromagnetic emissions are Part 15, Subpart J
of the FCC rules. The system was tested to Class A limits. The
following statements are required by the FCC:
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to
operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction guide, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
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case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her
own expense.
Compliance with applicable regulations depends on the use of
shielded cables. It is the user who is responsible for procuring the
appropriate cables.
Identification and Certification Label (ratings plate)
The identification and certification label is attached to the back,
exterior of the unit, above the pinch rollers.
Figure 1-1 Identification and Certification Label
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including
This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This product conforms to all applicable provisions of Federal Regulations 21CF
1040.10 as required by 21CFR 1010.2 in effect as of the date of manufacture.
AT TEWKSBURY, MA. U.S.A.
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