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About This User’s Guide
This online User’s Guide offers you a complete description of the Avalon LF and
Avalon SF interface and provides procedures and settings so you can work
efficiently.
You access the online User’s Guide from the Help menu in the Avalon LF and
Avalon SF menu bar and it is viewed in a new window of your standard web
browser.
! Reading the User’s Guide ...................................................................................... 6

" Printing Information ......................................................................................... 6
" Browser Requirements .................................................................................... 7
" Navigation Overview ........................................................................................ 7
! Keyboard and Mouse Conventions ..................................................................... 7
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Contents tab and clicking a heading. You can continue to read in sequence by
pressing the Next Page button in the top or bottom right corner of the topic pane.
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topic pane. You can click any one of these levels to go back to a higher level in
the hierarchy.
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Keyboard and Mouse Conventions

All key names are shown in capital letters. For example, the Control key is shown
as CTRL.
Keys are frequently used in combinations or sequences as shortcut keys. For

example, SHIFT+F3 means to hold down the SHIFT key while pressing F3.
The following mouse conventions are used:

8 KEYBOARD AND MOUSE CONVENTIONS
To... Do this...
Click Point to an item, and then quickly press and release the mouse
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button twice.
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Contents
Trademarks and Copyright 2
About This User’s Guide ..................................................................................................... 5

! Reading the User’s Guide ................................................................................................ 6
" Printing Information ................................................................................................... 6
" Browser Requirements .............................................................................................. 7
" Navigation Overview .................................................................................................. 7
! Keyboard and Mouse Conventions .............................................................................. 7
Chapter 1 System Overview ............................................................................................................ 17
! Overview of the Manual System .................................................................................. 18

" Plate Imaging Process ............................................................................................... 18
" Manual System Requirements ............................................................................... 19
! Overview of the Semi-Automatic System ................................................................. 19
" Semi-Automatic System Requirements .............................................................. 21
! Overview of Job-Level Automation ............................................................................. 21
" Plate Loading Process ................................................................................................ 21
" Job-Level Automation Requirements ................................................................... 22
! Overview of the Fully Automatic System .................................................................. 23
" Plate Loading Process ................................................................................................ 23
" Automatic System Requirements .......................................................................... 24
! Overview of the White-light Violet System ............................................................. 25
" Plate Loading and Imaging Process ..................................................................... 25
! Staging/Plate Loader Buttons ....................................................................................... 26
! Status Lights on the Engine ........................................................................................... 27
! Status Light on the Plate Loader .................................................................................. 27
! PlateManager Status Light ............................................................................................. 27
! About the Exit Conveyor .................................................................................................. 28
! About the L-Bridge ............................................................................................................. 28
! About the Chiller ................................................................................................................ 29
! About Job-Level Automation ......................................................................................... 29
! PlateManager: Thermal and Yellow-Light Violet Systems ................................. 30
! PlateManager: White-light Violet Systems .............................................................. 31
! PlateManager Capacity .................................................................................................... 31
! About the Optional Punch Feature .............................................................................. 32
Chapter 2 Safety ............................................................................................................................................. 33
! Emergency Switches ......................................................................................................... 34

" Engine .............................................................................................................................. 34
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" PlateManager ............................................................................................................... 34

" Online Processor ......................................................................................................... 34
! General Safety Precautions ............................................................................................ 34
! Engine Safety Information .............................................................................................. 35
" Declaration of Conformity Label ........................................................................... 36
" Laser Information ........................................................................................................ 37
" Laser Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... 37
" General Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 37
" Safety and Compliance Labels ............................................................................... 39
" Product Compliance Standards ............................................................................. 42
! PlateManager Safety Information ............................................................................... 43
" Important Safety Symbols ....................................................................................... 45
" Operator Safety ............................................................................................................ 45
" Compliance Label ....................................................................................................... 47
! White-light System Information .................................................................................. 49
" Laser Information ........................................................................................................ 50
" Laser Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... 51
" General Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 51
" Safety and
Compliance Labels ..................................................................................................... 53
Chapter 3 Startup and Shutdown ............................................................................................. 57
! Starting Up the Engine (Cold Start) ............................................................................ 58

! Rebooting the Engine: Standard Procedure ............................................................. 60
! Laser Warmup Warning ................................................................................................... 62
! Shutting Down the Engine ............................................................................................. 62
! Putting the Engine Offline and Online ...................................................................... 63
! Stopping the Engine in an Emergency ...................................................................... 64
! Rebooting the Engine after an Emergency Stop .................................................... 65
! Releasing the Engine Interlocks (Thermal and Yellow-light Violet Systems) 65
! Engine Interlock Diagram (Thermal and Yellow-light Violet Systems) ......... 67
! Starting Up PlateManager .............................................................................................. 67
! Shutting Down the PlateManager ............................................................................... 69
! Putting PlateManager Offline and Online (Thermal and Yellow-light Violet Sys-
tems) ...................................................................................................................................... 71
! Stopping PlateManager in an Emergency ................................................................ 71
! Rebooting PlateManager after an Emergency Stop ............................................. 73
! PlateManager Interlock Diagram (Thermal and Yellow-light Violet Systems) 73
! White-light System Interlock Diagram ..................................................................... 74

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Chapter 4 Control Console ................................................................................................................. 77
! Overview of the Manual Console ................................................................................. 78

! Overview of the Semi-Automatic System Console ................................................ 79
! Overview of the Job-Level Automation Console .................................................... 80
! Overview of the Fully Automatic Console, Thermal and Yellow-light Violet Sys-
tems ........................................................................................................................................ 81
! Overview of the Fully Automatic Console, White-Light Violet Systems ....... 82
! The Menu Bar ....................................................................................................................... 82
! File Menu ............................................................................................................................... 84
" Job Log .............................................................................................................................. 84
" Event Log .......................................................................................................................... 84
" Boot Log ............................................................................................................................ 84
" Dashboard ........................................................................................................................ 85
" Save Plate/Exposure .................................................................................................... 85
" Restore Plate/Exposure .............................................................................................. 85
" Save Bin/Cassette ........................................................................................................ 85
" Restore Bin/Cassette ................................................................................................... 85
" Exit ...................................................................................................................................... 86
! Configure Menu .................................................................................................................. 86
" Password ........................................................................................................................... 86
" Refresh ............................................................................................................................... 86
" Minimize or Normal View .......................................................................................... 86
! Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................... 86
" Plate Information .......................................................................................................... 86
" Diagnostic Page ............................................................................................................. 87
" Job-Level Automation .................................................................................................. 88
" PlateManager .................................................................................................................. 88
! Operations Menu ................................................................................................................ 90
" Set Exposure .................................................................................................................... 90
" Cancel Job ........................................................................................................................ 90
" Error Recovery ................................................................................................................. 90
" Boot Dialog ...................................................................................................................... 92
" Punch ................................................................................................................................. 92
" Enter Standby .................................................................................................................. 92
! Help Menu ............................................................................................................................. 93
" Contents ........................................................................................................................... 93
" About .................................................................................................................................. 93
! The Button Bar ..................................................................................................................... 93
! Plate Status .......................................................................................................................... 94
! Warning and Status Icons ............................................................................................... 94
! Available Status Reports .................................................................................................. 95
! Plate Prompt ........................................................................................................................ 98

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Chapter 5 Plates ............................................................................................................................................ 99
! Plate Handling Tips ........................................................................................................... 100

! About the Plate Database .............................................................................................. 100
! Viewing Plate Information ............................................................................................. 101
! Adding a New Plate to the Plate Database ............................................................. 101
! Changing Plate Database Information ...................................................................... 103
! Deleting a Plate from the Database ........................................................................... 103
! Importing the Plate Database into Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX ................... 104
! Centering a Plate on the Input Tray (Manual Loading) ....................................... 105
! Using the Optional Punch Feature .............................................................................. 106
" Managing the Punch Chaff ...................................................................................... 107
Chapter 6 Job-Level Automation ............................................................................................... 109
! Moving Plate Loader to Horizontal Position ........................................................... 110

! Removing the Cassette ................................................................................................... 111
! Replenishing the Cassette ............................................................................................. 113
! Replacing the Cassette ................................................................................................... 115
! Moving Plate Loader to Run Position ........................................................................ 117
! Updating Job-Level Automation Data ........................................................................ 118
! Using the Dust Cover (Optional) .................................................................................. 118
! Using the Optional Cart .................................................................................................. 120
" Adjusting the Cart Height ........................................................................................ 123
! Manually Loading Plates on a Job-Level Automation System ......................... 125
Chapter 7 Fully Automatic Operation ................................................................................. 127
! Applying ID Labels to Cassettes .................................................................................. 128

! Accessing the Cassette Loading Area ........................................................................ 129
! Removing a Cassette from a Thermal or Yellow-light Violet System ........... 130
! Changing PlateManager Cassettes on a Thermal or Yellow-light Violet System
132
! Removing or Inserting a Cassette on a White-light Violet System ................ 133
! Loading a PlateManager Cassette ............................................................................... 137
! Inserting a Cassette into a Thermal or Yellow-light Violet System ............... 140
! Updating the Cassette Information ............................................................................ 141
! Choosing a New Plate Name ........................................................................................ 142
! Viewing Cassette Information ...................................................................................... 142
! Removing Slipsheets on a White-light Violet System ........................................ 143
! Resetting the Slipsheet Counter and Warning Level on a White-light Violet Sys-
tem .......................................................................................................................................... 144
! Manually Loading Plates on a Fully Automatic System (Thermal and Yellow-
light Violet Only) ............................................................................................................... 145

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Chapter 8 Exposure .....................................................................................................................................147
! Overview of Setting Exposure ........................................................................................148

! Plate Definitions .................................................................................................................148
! Running an Exposure Test ...............................................................................................150
! Evaluating Positive Linear Plates .................................................................................152
! Evaluating ThermoFuse Plates ......................................................................................155
! Evaluating Negative PhotoPolymer N91V Plates ..................................................159
! Setting Exposure Values .................................................................................................159
! Readjusting Exposure Values .........................................................................................160
Chapter 9 Resolving Errors ................................................................................................................163
! About Error Messages .......................................................................................................165

! Instructions for Clearing Each Error .............................................................................166
" Job-Level
Automation Errors ........................................................................................................168
" PlateManager Errors ...................................................................................................169
" Punch Errors ...................................................................................................................173
! Resolving a Loading Error ................................................................................................174
! Removing a Slipsheet from the Input Slot ...............................................................174
! Resolving a Plate Jam in the Exit Conveyor .............................................................175
! Resolving a Possible Plate in Drum Error ..................................................................176
! Resolving a JLA Cassette Error ......................................................................................177
! Resolving a Wrong Plate Size Error .............................................................................177
! Resolving an Air Pressure Error .....................................................................................178
! Resolving a Plate Size Out of Range Error ................................................................179
! Resolving Most Plate Load and Unload Errors ........................................................179
! Resolving a JLA Loading Error ........................................................................................180
! Resolving a Plate Loader Already in Position Error ...............................................181
! Resolving a JLA Cassette Not Latched Error .............................................................181
! Resolving a Plate Loader Position Error .....................................................................181
! Moving Plate Loader to Run Position for Startup ...................................................182
! Resolving an Operation Not Allowed Error ...............................................................182
! Resolving an Automation Control Not Allowed Error ...........................................182
! Error Recovery Still Running ..........................................................................................183
! Resolving a Parameter Error ...........................................................................................183
! Resolving a RIP Communications Error .....................................................................183
! Resolving a Diagnostic Page Not Allowed Error .....................................................184
! Resolving a Vacuum Error ...............................................................................................184
! Resolving a Processor or Output Device Error .........................................................184
! Resolving an AutoFocus or Carriage Position Warning .......................................185
! Resolving an Interlock Error ...........................................................................................185
! Resolving a Chiller Error ..................................................................................................186
! Resolving a De-skew Failure ..........................................................................................186
! Resolving a No Plates Detected Error ........................................................................187

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! Resolving Invalid Cassette Data Error ....................................................................... 187

! Resolving an Engine Not in Valid State Error ......................................................... 188
! Resolving a PlateManager Input Error ....................................................................... 188
! Resolving a Plate Jam on the Input Conveyor ....................................................... 189
! Resolving a Plate Too Large on the Input Conveyor Error ................................. 189
! Resolving a Plate Jam on the Nela Loader .............................................................. 190
! Resolving an L-bridge Error ............................................................................................ 190
! Resolving an L-bridge Warning .................................................................................... 191
! Resolving a Problem with Top Plate in Current Cassette .................................. 192
! Resolving a Top Conveyor Wrong Length Error ...................................................... 193
! Resolving a Slipsheet Not Detected Error ................................................................ 193
! Resolving Most Inverter Errors ..................................................................................... 194
! Clearing a Plate Jam in the Inverter .......................................................................... 195
! Resolving a Slipsheet Jam or Blocked Exit Sensor ............................................... 195
! Resolving a PlateManager Interlock Error ............................................................... 196
! Removing a Plate from the Inverter ........................................................................... 197
! Clearing a Slipsheet Jam at Startup ........................................................................... 197
! Removing a Plate from the Top Conveyor ............................................................... 198
! Resolving a No Cassette(s) Error .................................................................................. 199
! Resolving a Cassette Load Door Open Error ............................................................ 199
! Resolving a Read Cassette ID Error ............................................................................ 200
! Resolving a Not Enough Cassettes Error ................................................................... 201
! Resolving an Elevator Slide Tray Distance Discrepancy ..................................... 201
! Resolving a Punch Error .................................................................................................. 202
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Procedures ............................................................................ 203
! Using the Cancel Button ................................................................................................. 204

! Checking Air Pressure ...................................................................................................... 204
! Resetting the Chiller Temperature .............................................................................. 205
! Using the Override Button to Unlock the Cassette Door (Thermal and Yellow-
light Systems Only) .......................................................................................................... 205
! Opening the Access Door on Thermal and Yellow-light Systems ................... 207
! Opening Access Doors on White-light Violet Systems ....................................... 208
! Disabling PlateManager (Thermal and Yellow-light Violet Systems Only) . 213
! Removing a Plate From the Engine ............................................................................ 214
! Removing a Plate from the Input Slot ....................................................................... 221
Chapter 11 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 223
! Maintaining the Chiller Unit ......................................................................................... 224

! Maintaining the Quatro Filtration Unit ...................................................................... 232
! Cleaning the Platesetter ................................................................................................. 235
! Changing the Air Filters .................................................................................................. 235
! Changing the PlateManager Air Filter ....................................................................... 237
! Emptying the Punch Chaff Container ........................................................................ 237

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! Preventative Maintenance Schedule ..........................................................................241
Appendix A Glossary .......................................................................................................................................245
Index ...............................................................................................................................................247

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CHAPTER
1 System Overview
! Overview of the Manual System ......................................................................
" Plate Imaging Process ..................................................................................
" Manual System Requirements ..................................................................
! Overview of the Semi-Automatic System .....................................................
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" Plate Imaging Process .................................................................................. 20
" Semi-Automatic System Requirements ................................................. 21
! Overview of Job-Level Automation ................................................................. 21
" Plate Loading Process .................................................................................. 21
" Job-Level Automation Requirements ..................................................... 22
! Overview of the Fully Automatic System ..................................................... 23
" Plate Loading Process .................................................................................. 23
" Automatic System Requirements ............................................................ 24
! Overview of the White-light Violet System ................................................. 25
" Plate Loading and Imaging Process ........................................................ 25
! Staging/Plate Loader Buttons .......................................................................... 26
! Status Lights on the Engine ............................................................................... 27
! Status Light on the Plate Loader ...................................................................... 27
! PlateManager Status Light ................................................................................. 27
! About the Exit Conveyor ...................................................................................... 28
! About the L-Bridge ................................................................................................ 28
! About the Chiller .................................................................................................... 29
! About Job-Level Automation ............................................................................. 29
! PlateManager: Thermal and Yellow-Light Violet Systems ..................... 30
! PlateManager: White-light Violet Systems .................................................. 31
! PlateManager Capacity ........................................................................................ 31
! About the Optional Punch Feature .................................................................. 32
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18 OVERVIEW OF THE MANUAL SYSTEM
Overview of the Manual System
1 2 3 4 5 3 2 1 6
1 Status lights
2 Emergency stop buttons
3 Green staging buttons
4 Imaging engine
5 Input tray
6 Output tray
Plate Imaging 1 When the platesetter receives an Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX job, a prompt
to insert an appropriate plate appears on the control console.
Process
2 The operator centers an unexposed plate on the input tray emulsion-side up
with the plate's leading edge against the tray's lower edge and presses one of
the staging buttons.
NOTE: Two rows of status lights on the sides of the input tray indicate plate
status during staging and imaging.
3 When the engine is ready, the input rollers pull the plate into the engine.
Clamps on the drum secure the leading edge of the plate.
NOTE: When the optional punching feature is on, the plate’s leading edge is
first punched, then the plate is loaded onto the drum. See “About the
Optional Punch Feature” on page 32.
4 The drum turns slowly as the ironing roller presses the plate against the
drum. The system then secures the trailing edge of the plate to the drum.

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NOTE: The system measures the plate as it loads. If the measurement is

incorrect for the current job, an error message appears on the control console
and the plate is flushed.
5 Imaging begins as the drum spins and the laser carriage moves across the
plate.
6 When imaging is complete, the drum stops and the trailing edge of the plate
is released. The drum rotates slowly in the opposite direction as the plate is
guided into the output rollers. The drum stops, the drum clamps are opened,
and then the output roller pulls the plate out of the engine and onto the
output tray.
Manual System ■ Chiller – cools the laser.

Requirements ■ Compressed air source – moves actuators during loading and unloading.
Connects to the engine by an air hose.
■ Three-stage air filter, positioned between the engine and the compressor.
■ Quatro filtration unit (required/recommended for some systems).
Overview of the Semi-Automatic System
1 2 3 4 5 3 2 1 6 7 8 9 9

20 OVERVIEW OF THE SEMI-AUTOMATIC SYSTEM
1 Status lights
3 Green staging buttons
4 Imaging engine
5 Input tray
6 Exit conveyor
7 Universal plate conveyor (optional)
8 Online processor
9 Online processor emergency stop buttons
Plate Imaging 1 When the platesetter receives an Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX job, a prompt
to insert an appropriate plate appears on the control console.
Process
2 The operator centers an unexposed plate on the input tray emulsion-side up
with the plate's leading edge against the tray's lower edge and presses one of
the staging buttons.
NOTE: Two rows of status light on the sides of the input tray indicate plate
status during staging and imaging.

5 Imaging begins as the drum spins and the laser carriage moves across the
plate.
and then the output roller pulls the plate out of the engine and onto the exit
conveyor.

7 The exit conveyor moves the plate to an online processor, or to the universal
plate conveyor, which moves it to an online processor.
Semi-Automatic ■ Chiller – cools the laser.

System ■ Compressed air source – moves actuators during loading and unloading.
Requirements Connects to the engine by an air hose.
Overview of Job-Level Automation
1 2 3 4 5 2 1 6 7 8 9 9
2 Plate loader control buttons
3 Imaging engine
4 Plate loader with removable cassette
5 Status light
6 Exit conveyor
7 Universal plate conveyor (optional)
8 Online processor
9 Online processor emergency stop buttons
Plate Loading NOTE: Before using the system, enter plate information at the console. Then load
the cassette with plates, removing the slipsheets. Insert the cassette into the
Process plate loader.

22 OVERVIEW OF JOB-LEVEL AUTOMATION
1 When the platesetter receives an Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX job for the

plate size currently assigned to the cassette, a plate is delivered
automatically:
! The bottom edge of the plate on top is picked off the stack.
! A curtain of horizontal bars rises behind the plate, separating it from the
stack.
! The plate is positioned in the input slot and staged for delivery.

The status light above the top of the plate loader blinks if operator interven-
tion is required.
Plate Imaging 1 Imaging begins as the drum spins and the laser carriage moves across the
plate.
Process
conveyor.
3 The exit conveyor moves the plate to an online processor, or to the universal
plate conveyor, which moves it to an online processor.
Job-Level Automa- ■ Chiller – cools the laser.

tion Requirements

■ Compressed air source – moves actuators during loading and unloading.

Connects to the engine by an air hose.
Manual loading option
Automation can be disabled and plates manually loaded.
Overview of the Fully Automatic System
1 2 3 4 2 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
2 Green staging buttons for manual loading
3 Imaging engine
4 Input conveyor
5 Exit conveyor
6 Top conveyor
7 PlateManager status light
8 PlateManager
9 Built-in L-bridge that outputs plate to an online processor
10 PlateManager emergency stop buttons (both sides)
11 Slipsheet slot
Plate Loading NOTE: Before using the system, enter plate information at the console for up to
four cassettes, by cassette ID number. Then, load these cassettes with plates
Process emulsion-side down and insert the cassettes into PlateManager.

24 OVERVIEW OF THE FULLY AUTOMATIC SYSTEM
1 When the platesetter receives an Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX job, the system

locates a cassette loaded with the correct size plate and moves the cassette to
the pick position.
2 The system picks the topmost plate off the stack and inverts it so it is
emulsion-side up. The slipsheet is separated from the plate and exits through
the slipsheet slot into an external bin. The plate moves to the top conveyor.
3 The plate rolls onto the lowered input conveyor, which then tilts up and
centers the plate.
4 When the engine is ready, the plate drops into the engine. Clamps on the
drum secure the leading edge of the plate.

The status light on top of PlateManager turns on when the cassette door is
unlocked and ready for cassette removal, and flashes when operator inter-
vention is required.
Plate Imaging 1 Imaging begins as the drum spins and the laser carriage moves across the
plate.
Process
conveyor.
3 The exit conveyor moves the plate to a built-in L-bridge that transports the
plate to the right or left, into the appropriate device (online processor or
other device).
Automatic System ■ Chiller – cools the laser.

Requirements
■ Compressed air source to both the engine and PlateManager, to move actua-
tors during loading and unloading, and to separate the slipsheet from the
plate. Connects to the engine and PlateManager by air hoses.
Manual loading option
Automation can be disabled and plates loaded manually.
Overview of the White-light Violet System
1 2 3 4 5 4 3 6 7 8 9 10
1 Status light on top of engine (not shown)
2 Power panel behind engine (not shown)
3 Latch releases for front/side doors (inside; access through front panel)
4 Latch releases for front panel
5 Engine emergency stop button (adjacent green button is for service use only)
6 PlateManager and built-in L-bridge that outputs plates to an on-line processor
7 PlateManager emergency stop button (both sides)
8 Latch releases (2) for removable side panel (side opposite processor)
9 Cassette loading area (access through cassette/slipsheet access door)
10 Cassette/slipsheet access door
Plate Loading and This is a fully automatic system, featuring an integrated engine and PlateMan-
ager, that loads and images violet plates in an white-light environment. To
Imaging Process

26 STAGING/PLATE LOADER BUTTONS
locate the following parts within the light-tight housing, see “Overview of the
Fully Automatic System” on page 23:
■ Input conveyor
■ Exit conveyor
■ Top conveyor
For details on how the platesetter loads plates, see “Plate Loading Process” on
page 23.
For details on the imaging process, see “Plate Imaging Process” on page 24.
TIP: To minimize loss of plates during error conditions, set the front-end
software to “single separation collation”.
Staging/Plate Loader Buttons

Manual operation: Press one of the two green buttons to stage a plate when the
plate is on the input tray ready for loading.
Job-level automation: Press one of the two green buttons to move the plate
loader to load and run positions.
1 2
1 Manual engine, staging button
2 JLA Move plate loader/staging button
NOTE: Not present on the white-light violet system.

Status Lights on the Engine

Manual and semi-automatic systems only.
Two rows of status lights on the sides of the input tray indicate plate status
during imaging. Status lights turn off when the plate unloads.
Location Off Blinking Flashing Steady On

Top Power Off Offline Waiting for plate. Online
Amber: Error,
operator must
intervene
5 75-99% imaged 100% imaged
4 50-74% imaged Less than 75%
imaged
imaged
imaged
Bottom Plate not inserted Plate inserted, Plate staged
but not staged Insert not allowed
Status Light on the Plate Loader

Job-level automation systems only. Light is on top of plate loader.
Amber Light Plate Loader State

Flashing Operator intervention required
PlateManager Status Light

Automatic systems only. Location:
! White-light violet systems: Light is on top of engine housing.
! Non-white-light systems: Light is on top of PlateManager.

28 ABOUT THE EXIT CONVEYOR
Amber Light PlateManager State

Flashing Operator intervention required
Steady On Cassette door or cassette/slipsheet access door unlocked, ready for
cassette removal, and/or slipsheet removal on white-light systems
NOTE: If both states occur simultaneously, the door unlocks and the light flashes
to indicate intervention is required.
About the Exit Conveyor

Semi-automatic, job-level automation, and fully automatic systems only.
The exit conveyor moves the imaged plate to an online processor, the universal
plate conveyor, or the L-bridge, which in turn moves the plate to an online
processor.
■ The exit conveyor does not have a separate power switch. However, if you
open its cover or an access door, the conveyor stops.
■ If a plate jams in the exit conveyor, lift the conveyor lid or open an access door
and carefully remove the plate. Check to be sure the conveyor is not in
motion before lifting the lid or opening an access door.
■ Keep the exit conveyor free of dust, dirt, and debris.
■ Never place objects on top of the exit conveyor.
About the L-Bridge

Fully automatic systems only.
The PlateManager L-bridge is a conveyor that takes the imaged plate out of the
exit conveyor and moves it right or left, to the appropriate online device.
■ The L-bridge can have two different output devices attached to the right and
left sides. It automatically directs the plate to the correct device, based on the
device you defined for the plate name in the Plate Information dialog box.
See “Adding a New Plate to the Plate Database” on page 101.

■ The L-bridge is built-in and operates automatically, whether plates are

loaded automatically from PlateManager or manually.
■ It stops operating when a PlateManager or engine emergency stop button is

pushed, but continues to operate during cassette reloading.
About the Chiller
NOTE: White-light violet systems do not use a chiller.
The external chiller cools the laser by recirculating RO (reverse osmosis) water
at the preset temperature 20°C (68°F).
■ Chiller status does not appear on the control console.
■ The chiller has a separate power switch. Keep chiller power on, except during
maintenance.
■ The preset temperature of 20°C (68°F) appears on the chiller's front panel
when the chiller is on. Do not change this setting.
■ The chiller water pressure should be set at 30 psi.
NOTE: Your Agfa service representative may set it higher, up to 50 psi.
■ If the chiller is turned off or malfunctions, an error message appears on the

control console. To prevent laser damage, the engine stops imaging. You
must restart the chiller before restarting the platesetter.
WARNING: Ensure the chiller has stabilized at 20°C (68°F) before restarting the engine.
■ To maintain the chiller check the temperature, air filter, and water level
monthly. Change water, water filter, and deionization filter every six
months.
About Job-Level Automation

The system includes a cassette that holds 19 to 50 same-sized plates and loads
them without operator intervention. Slipsheets must be removed manually.

30 PLATEMANAGER: THERMAL AND YELLOW-LIGHT VIOLET SYSTEMS
Plate thickness Capacity

6 mils 50
12 mils 25
16 mils 19
Features:
■ Option can be put offline for manual plate loading.
■ Cassette can be loaded on or off the engine.
■ Extra cassettes are available for off-engine loading.
PlateManager: Thermal and Yellow-Light Violet

Systems
1
7
2
8
3
4
9

1 Top access door

2 Slipsheet exit slot
3 Electronics access door (outer door only)
4 Cassette loading door
5 Side access cover, opposite the processor
6 Status light
7 Emergency stop buttons (on both sides)
8 L-bridge/output device interface (configured right and/or left)
9 Side facing engine: Input/output panel including power switch; air filter; compressed air
inlet
PlateManager: White-light Violet Systems
1 2 3 4 5
1 Removable side panel (side opposite processor)
2 PlateManager emergency stop button (both sides)
3 Cassette loading area (behind cassette/slipsheet access door; not shown)
4 Cassette/slipsheet access door (hinged right or left)
5 Slipsheet bin (inside door)
PlateManager Capacity
The PlateManager stores up to 532 6-mil plates in four cassettes (accommo-
dating up to four sizes). It loads and stages plates as requested by Apogee
PrintDrive/ApogeeX, without operator intervention. Slipsheets are automati-
cally removed.
■ Allowable plate size:

32 ABOUT THE OPTIONAL PUNCH FEATURE
! Minimum: 17.7 x 12.2" (450 x 310 mm), in landscape orientation
! Maximum: 44.5 x 32.29" (1130 x 820 mm)
! Thickness: 6 to 16 mils (0.15 to 0.4 mm)
Cassette capacity
Plate thickness Maximum plates/cassette
6 mils (0.15 mm) 133
8 mils (0.2 mm) 100
12 mils (0.3 mm) 66
16 mils (0.4 mm) 50
About the Optional Punch Feature

A platesetter with this feature can punch a plate just prior to imaging using a
selected punch/plate configuration. Punch chaff is collected in a container
inside the front cover. The control console alerts you when to empty it.
■ The optional punch feature is configured at installation for the different

punch/plate configurations requested.
■ By default, the punch/plate configuration for a given job is selected in

Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX. When the punch feature is set to On in the
control console, the platesetter punches the plate (or not) as specified by
Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX.
■ A control console option allows you to override the Apogee PrintDrive/

ApogeeX setting.
■ The control console helps you manage the punch chaff by displaying the
punch count and a "percent full" value for the container. The console warns
you when to empty the container, and lets you zero the punch count and
change the warning limit.

CHAPTER
2 Safety
! Emergency Switches .............................................................................................
" Engine .................................................................................................................
" PlateManager ..................................................................................................
" Online Processor .............................................................................................
34
34
34
34
! General Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 34
! Engine Safety Information .................................................................................. 35
" Declaration of Conformity Label .............................................................. 36
" Laser Information ........................................................................................... 37
" Laser Safety Instructions ............................................................................. 37
" General Safety Instructions ........................................................................ 37
" Safety and Compliance Labels .................................................................. 39
" Product Compliance Standards ................................................................. 42
! PlateManager Safety Information .................................................................... 43
" Important Safety Symbols .......................................................................... 45
" Operator Safety ............................................................................................... 45
" Compliance Label .......................................................................................... 47
! White-light System Information ...................................................................... 49
" Laser Information ........................................................................................... 50
" Laser Safety Instructions ............................................................................. 51
" General Safety Instructions ........................................................................ 51
" Safety and
Compliance Labels ......................................................................................... 53
33
34 EMERGENCY SWITCHES
Emergency Switches
NOTE: The engine, online processor, and PlateManager have independent

emergency stop buttons.
Use these buttons only when there is risk of injury or equipment damage. Other-
wise, use the standard shutdown procedure.
To deactivate a stop button, turn it counterclockwise until it pops up.
Engine Two red emergency stop buttons located on each side of the input tray (or one
button on the front panel of the white-light violet system) turn off power to the
engine, but not to the online processor. With automatic systems, these buttons
also turn off motor power to the PlateManager.
NOTE: To restart the engine, use the procedure for restarting after an emergency
stop. See “Rebooting the Engine after an Emergency Stop” on page 65.
CAUTION: Do not place objects on the system that might push an emergency
stop button.
PlateManager Two red buttons on each side of PlateManager turn off motor power to the Plate-
Manager and to the engine. To restart PlateManager, deactivate the stop button
and turn on power.
Online Processor See the processor user manual.
General Safety Precautions

■ Before operating the platesetter, review the included safety booklet.
■ Never bypass or deactivate safety devices.
■ The engine and PlateManager are provided with service override keys that
should be used only by Agfa service representatives. The service key
overrides the safety interlock system for all motion hazards.
■ For maintenance and troubleshooting, open only:

2 SAFETY 35
Engine:
! Exit conveyor cover
PlateManager:
! Top access door
! Electronics access door (outer door only)
! Cassette loading door
! Side access cover, opposite the processor
For door location, see “PlateManager: Thermal and Yellow-Light Violet

Systems” on page 30.
WARNING: Only authorized service technicians should open panels not listed above.
■ Wear protective gloves when handling plates.
■ When handling chemicals, wear appropriate protective gear (goggles, apron,

and gloves). Consult the information sheets provided with the chemicals.
Follow label instructions on all chemical products.
■ When using an online processor, follow instructions in the processor manual.
Engine Safety Information

This document provides the following safety information about this product:
■ Declaration of Conformity Label: CE label affixed to the product
■ Laser Information: information about the laser devices used within the
product and the laser radiation that they emit.
■ Laser Safety Instructions: specific instructions for safe operation of this laser
product.
■ General Safety Instructions: guidelines for safe operation of this laser

product.

36 ENGINE SAFETY INFORMATION
■ Emergency Stop Button: purpose and location of button to shut off power to
this product in an emergency.
■ Sound Level: sound level at the operator’s position.
■ Safety and Compliance Labels: safety and warning labels that are affixed to
this product.
■ Product Compliance Standards: electromagnetic emissions and safety

standards with which this product complies.
Declaration of *** DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ***

Conformity Label
Manufacturer: Agfa Corporation
Address: 200 Ballardvale Street

Wilmington, MA 01887-1069 USA
declares that the product:
Product: Avalon LF Engine
complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, 93/
68/EEC),
complies with the requirements of the Machinery Directive (98/37/EEC)
Standards: EN60950:1995/A3, EN60204-1, EN60825-1, EN ISO 12100-1,

EN ISO 12100-2
and complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC):
Standards: EN61000-6-3, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-6-1, EN61000-6-2,

EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5,
EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8, EN61000-4-11
Wilmington, MA March 3, 2007

(Place and date of issue)
Compliance Engineering
(Signature)

2 SAFETY 37
Laser Information The Avalon LF Platesetters are Class I products. The maximum accessible radia-
tion level during operation and maintenance is less than Class I limits. This
means that you are not exposed to any hazardous laser radiation during opera-
tion and maintenance due to protective covers and undefeatable interlocks. This
product complies with the Code of Federal Regulations and international
standards.
Inside Avalon LF is a Class IV Laser, and a Class IIIb Laser Diode. These devices
emit radiation that is considered hazardous. You are not exposed to this level of
radiation as long as the protective covers remain in place and interlocks are not
tampered with.
Laser Safety CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures

Instructions other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
■ Do not use controls or adjustments other than those specified in the online
help that comes with this product.
■ Do not perform procedures other than those specified in the online help that
comes with this product.
■ Do not attempt to service this unit.
■ Never remove the protective covers or enclosures, especially during opera-

tion or maintenance, except as instructed in the user documentation that
■ Never tamper with the safety interlocks. Removing the covers or tampering
with the interlocks may expose you to laser radiation that is considered
hazardous according to the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1040.10,
and international standards.
■ Make sure the protective covers are installed correctly as instructed in the
online help file.
General Safety ■ The product should be installed near the power source, and the source
should be easily accessible.
Instructions
■ Before cleaning, turn off the power and unplug the product from the wall
outlet. Clean only with a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
■ Do not use the product in any area near uncontained water. Keep all liquids
off the top of the product to prevent spills.

■ Do not place any objects on the product.
■ Vent openings on the enclosure are provided for cooling. To ensure reliable
operation, these openings must not be blocked. Install the product following
the clearance guidelines in the installation instructions. Do not place objects
between the product and the wall.
■ Make sure that the product is connected to the correct power source. This
information is indicated on the model tag.
■ The product must be electrically grounded to ensure conformance to safety

requirements. It comes with a 3-wire grounding plug, which has a grounding
pin. If the plug does not fit your electrical outlet, the obsolete outlet should
be replaced by a qualified electrician.
■ Never allow objects of any kind to penetrate the product through the enclo-
sure vents. Objects may come in contact with hazardous voltage, which could
create a risk of fire or electric shock.
■ Do not attempt to service the product yourself, except as specifically

explained in the user documentation that comes with it. Opening and
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage and radiation
hazards.
■ Turn off and unplug the product from the wall outlet and place a service call
under these conditions:
! The power cord is damaged or frayed.
! Liquid has been spilled into the product.
! The product has been physically damaged.
! The product does not operate normally, even when you follow the
operating instructions.
Emergency Stop Button
In the event of an emergency, i.e., if there is a risk of injury or damage to the

equipment, shut down the machine using one of the two red emergency stop
buttons on the top. These buttons turn off the power to the engine. They do not
turn off power to a connected online processor.
An emergency stop button should be used only in an emergency. Under normal

conditions, follow the standard shut-down procedure to turn off the product.

2 SAFETY 39
Sound Level
The sound level at the operator’s position does not exceed:
■ Idling: 60 dB(A)
■ Drum spinning: 67 dB(A)
Safety and Compli- The following warning labels are affixed to the platesetter except where specific
labels are noted.
ance Labels
Slipsheet removal warning label. It is applied to the front of the unit. Text is in English,
French, Italian, German, or Spanish, and reads as follows: CAUTION: The operator of this
equipment must remove the slipsheet paper on both sides of the plate before inserting the
plate into the machine. Failure to remove all slipsheets may result in the equipment over-
heating, the creation of a fire hazard, and will void all product warranties.
Manufacturer’s identification label, located near the power inlet.

Disposal of used Electrical and Electronic Equipment label, located near the power inlet.
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging,
indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electri-
cal and electronic equipment. For more detailed information about take-back and recycling
of this product, please contact your local Agfa service organization.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of material will help to conserve
natural resources. If your equipment contains easily removable batteries or accumulators,
please dispose of these separately according to your local requirements.
CDRH compliance label, located near the power inlet. It reads: “Agfa Corporation certifies
that this product conforms to all applicable provisions of 21 CFR Subchapter J in effect as of
the date of manufacture.”

2 SAFETY 41
Laser class label, located near the power inlet, indicating the class of laser radiation during
operation and maintenance.
NOTE: Class I laser products are considered safe in accordance with the Code of
Federal Regulations as well as international standards.
Multilingual warning label, located inside the unit, on the optics assembly cover. The unit
should not be operated without all covers in place. It reads:
“CAUTION — INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN — AVOID EYE OR
SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION.”

Laser warning label located inside the unit, on the optics assembly cover.
High voltage label, located on panels that enclose high-voltage parts.

These panels should never be removed.
Product Compli- This product complies with the following regulations and standards for product
safety and electromagnetic emissions and immunity:
ance Standards
USA and Canada
Product Safety
■ UL 60950-1, Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including

Electrical Business Equipment
■ CSA 60950-1, Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including

Laser Safety
■ Code of Federal Regulations 21CFR Subchapter J
Electromagnetic Emissions and Immunity
■ Code of Federal Regulations CFR 47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
■ ICES-003, Interference-Causing Equipment Standard

2 SAFETY 43
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference

Statement
NOTE: 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 manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
CAUTION: Only computers and other peripheral devices which as a

minimum comply with Class A limits should be used with this equipment.
Shielded I/O cables should be used for equipment connections in order to
ensure FCC emission limits are met. Any changes or modifications to this
equipment not expressly approved by Agfa Corporation could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Statement
This Class A digital device meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interfer-
ence-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Régle-

ment sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Europe
Refer to Declaration of Conformity.
PlateManager Safety Information

■ Declaration of Conformity Label: CE label affixed to the product.
■ Important Safety Symbols: Safety labels affixed to this product and their
meaning.
■ Operator Safety: Guidelines for safe operation of this product.
■ Sound Level: Sound level at the operator’s position.

44 PLATEMANAGER SAFETY INFORMATION
■ Warning Summary: Warnings and cautions to avoid injury to personnel and

damage to the equipment.
■ Product Compliance Standards: Electromagnetic emissions and safety


Conformity Label

Product: Avalon LF PlateManager System

Model 3434
complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC),
complies with the requirements of the Machinery Directive (98/37/EEC):
Standards: EN60950, EN60204-1, EN ISO 12100-1, EN ISO 12100-2
and complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC):
Standards: EN61000-6-3, EN55022, EN61000-6-1,

EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5,
EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8, EN61000-4-8, EN61000-4-11
EN61000-3-2, and EN61000-3-3
Wilmington, MA March 3, 2007
(Signature)

2 SAFETY 45
Important Safety
Symbols High voltage Hand crush Foot crush Hand entanglement
in chain
Operator Safety ■ Machine covers protect you from injury while the machine is in operation.
Moving parts within the machine may cause severe physical injury. These
areas are indicated by safety labels. You must:
! Keep all machine covers and panels in their original place and condition.
! Keep all machine access doors fully closed.
! Make no attempt to by-pass any of the specially designed safety features.
■ All operator access panels have safety interlock switches that instantly
disable machine power when opened or removed before another cycle has
completed.
■ Service access panels do not have safety interlock switches and therefore
should be accessed only by qualified technicians.
■ Two Emergency Stop (E-STOP) buttons are located on the machine, one on
each side. They are the large, red buttons surrounded by the yellow disk. If a
plate fails to transfer through the machine at any time, do not attempt to
correct the situation unless one of the Emergency Stop (E-STOP) buttons has
been pressed.
■ All maintenance and repair on this machine must be performed by trained

technicians and only while the machine is in the off mode, with the air
pressure removed. If any panels are opened or removed for maintenance or
repair, they must be replaced prior to powering up or operating the machine.
■ Use only the correct size plates.
■ Do not use this machine unless properly trained in its operation.
■ Do not place any objects on the product.

■ Do not attempt to service the machine unless you are a qualified technician
trained to perform work on this equipment.
■ Do not disable any of the safety devices (E-STOPs or interlock switches) on

the machine. Doing so can result in severe personal injury and/or damage to
the equipment.
■ Do not leave the electrical enclosure open with the Master Power Switch
bypassed. Voltages inside the electrical enclosure can cause injury or death.
Sound Level
■ The maximum A weighted sound pressure levels are as follows:
! Maximum average sound pressure level 39" (1 m) from the unit: 65 dB.
! Very short duration readings during operational cycle: 75dB RMS.
Warning Summary
Anyone operating or servicing this machine must heed the following warnings
and cautions. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel and/or damage
to the equipment.
■ Hazardous voltages are present in this machine. Serious injury can result
from improper handling or usage. Read and follow all Warnings and
Cautions in this Manual and on the machine itself. Never attempt electrical
service on the equipment unless you are a qualified electronic technician
trained to work on this equipment. Always shut off power at the disconnect
device before making electrical connections or servicing electrical compo-
nents (remove power cord).
■ Never make electrical connections to the equipment unless you are a quali-
fied electronic technician trained to work on this equipment.
■ Before cleaning, turn off the power. Clean only with a damp cloth. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners.
■ Do not use the PlateManager in any area near water. Keep all liquids off the
top of the PlateManager to prevent spills.
■ Make sure that the PlateManager is connected to the correct power source.
This information is indicated on the model tag.

2 SAFETY 47
■ The PlateManager must be electrically grounded to ensure conformance to

safety requirements. It comes with a 3-wire grounding plug, which has a
grounding pin. If this plug does not fit your electrical outlet, have a qualified
electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
■ Unplug the PlateManager from the wall outlet and place a service call under
these conditions:
! The power cord is damaged or frayed
! Liquid has been spilled into the PlateManager
! The PlateManager has been physically damaged
! The PlateManager does not operate normally, even when you follow the
■ Always use care when opening the shipping carton. Strapping bands can
snap causing serious injury to personnel.
■ Never move the machine without enough help and/or lifting tools capable of
lifting crated machine weight.
■ To ensure safe and immediate access should it become necessary to discon-

nect the machine power cables, do not position either the platesetter or the
PlateManager in front of or in any way blocking the power outlets that the
machines are plugged into.
■ For the safety and protection of installers and operators, make sure this
machine is installed in a clean, safe, well-lit, well-ventilated working area.
■ Always wear protective gloves when handling plates.
Compliance Label

Disposal of used Electrical and Electronic Equipment label, located near the power inlet.
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging,
indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electri-
cal and electronic equipment. For more detailed information about take-back and recycling
of this product, please contact your local Agfa service organization.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of material will help to conserve
natural resources. If your equipment contains easily removable batteries or accumulators,
please dispose of these separately according to your local requirements.
ance Standards
USA and Canada
Product Safety
■ UL 60950-1, Information Technology Equipment Safety - Part 1, General

Requirements
■ CSA 60950-1, Information Technology Equipment Safety - Part 1, General

Requirements
■ CES-003, Interference-Causing Equipment Standard

Statement

2 SAFETY 49

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Europe
White-light System Information

■ Declaration of Conformity Label: CE label affixed to the product.
■ Laser Information: Information about the laser device used within the
product and the laser radiation that it emits.
■ Laser Safety Instructions: Specific instructions for safe operation of this laser
product.
■ General Safety Instructions: Guidelines for safe operation of this laser

product.
■ Emergency Stop Button: Purpose and location of button to shut off power to
this product in an emergency.
■ Sound Level: Sound level at the operator's position.
■ Safety and Compliance Labels: Safety and warning labels that are affixed to
this product.
■ Product Compliance Standards: Electromagnetic emissions and safety


50 WHITE-LIGHT SYSTEM INFORMATION

Conformity Label

Product: Avalon White-light System
complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, 93/
68/EEC),
complies with the requirements of the Machinery Directive (98/37/EEC):
Standards: EN60950:1995/A3, EN60204-1, EN60205-1, EN ISO 12100-1,

EN ISO 12100-2
and complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC):
Standards: EN61000-6-3, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-6-1,

EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5,
EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8, EN61000-4-11
Wilmington, MA September 10, 2007
(Signature)
Laser Information The Avalon White-light System is a Class I product. The maximum accessible
radiation level during operation and maintenance is less than Class I limits. This
means that you are not exposed to any hazardous laser radiation during opera-
tion and maintenance due to protective covers and undefeatable interlocks. This
product complies with the Code of Federal Regulations and international
standards.

2 SAFETY 51
Inside Avalon White-light there can be up two Class IIIb Laser Diodes. These
devices emit radiation that is considered hazardous. You are not exposed to this
level of radiation as long as the protective covers remain in place and interlocks
are not tampered with.
Laser Safety CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures

Instructions other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
■ Do not use controls or adjustments other than those specified in the online
help that comes with this product.
■ Do not perform procedures other than those specified in the online help that
■ Do not attempt to service this unit.
■ Never remove the protective covers or enclosures, especially during opera-

tion or maintenance, except as instructed in the user documentation that
■ Never tamper with the safety interlocks. Removing the covers or tampering
with the interlocks may expose you to laser radiation that is considered
hazardous according to the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1040.10
and international standards.
■ Make sure the protective covers are installed correctly as instructed in the
online help file.
General Safety ■ The product should be installed near a wall outlet, and the outlet should be
easily accessible.
Instructions
■ The engine and PlateManager are provided with service override keys that
should be used only by Agfa service representatives. The service key
overrides the safety interlock system for all motion hazards.
■ Before cleaning, turn off the power and unplug the product from the wall
outlet. Clean only with a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
■ Do not use the product in any area near water. Keep all liquids off the top of
the product to prevent spills.

■ Vent openings on the enclosure are provided for cooling. To ensure reliable
operation, these openings must not be blocked. Install the product following
the clearance guidelines in the installation instructions.
■ Make sure that the product is connected to the correct power source. This
information is indicated on the model tag.
■ The product must be electrically grounded to ensure conformance to safety

requirements. It comes with a 3-wire grounding plug, which has grounding
pins. If the plug does not fit your electrical outlet, the obsolete outlet should
be replaced by a qualified electrician.
■ Do not attempt to service the product yourself, except as specifically

explained in the user documentation that comes with it. Opening and
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage and radiation
hazards.
■ Turn off and unplug the product from the wall outlet and place a service call
under these conditions:
! The power cord is damaged or frayed.
! Liquid has been spilled into the product.
! The product has been physically damaged.
! The product does not operate normally, even when you follow the
Emergency Stop Button
In the event of an emergency, i.e., if there is a risk of injury or damage to the

equipment, shut down parts of the machine using one of the three red
emergency stop buttons. The three emergency stop buttons are located on the
front panel and on the two sides.
■ The front emergency stop button (engine side) shuts power off to the engine,
which stops motion and turns off the laser. It also stops PlateManager
motion.
■ The side emergency stop buttons stop PlateManager and engine motion, and
also turn off the laser.
The emergency stop buttons should be used only in an emergency. Under

normal conditions, follow the standard shut-down procedure to turn off the
product.

2 SAFETY 53
Sound Level
The sound level at the operator's position does not exceed 66 dB(A).
Safety and The following warning labels are affixed to the White-light System except where
specific labels are noted.
Compliance Labels
Manufacturer’s identification label, located near the power inlet.
CDRH compliance label, located near the power inlet. It reads: “Agfa Corporation certifies
that this product conforms to all applicable provisions of 21 CFR Subchapter J in effect as of
the date of manufacture.”

Laser class label, located near the power inlet, indicating the class of laser radiation during
operation and maintenance.
NOTE: Class I laser products are considered safe in accordance with the Code of
Federal Regulations and international standards.
Multilingual warning label, located inside the unit on the optics assembly cover and Plate-
Manager laser shield. The unit should not be operated without all covers in place.
Laser warning label located inside the unit, on the optics assembly cover.

2 SAFETY 55
High voltage label, located on panels that enclose high-voltage parts.

These panels should never be removed.
High voltage Hand crush Foot crush Hand entanglement

in chain
These labels are located on the PlateManager portion of the system.
ance Standards
USA and Canada
Product Safety
■ UL 60950-1, Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including

■ CSA 60950-1, Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including

Laser Safety
■ Code of Federal Regulations 21CFR Subchapter J
■ ICES-003, Interference-Causing Equipment Standard


Statement

user's authority to operate the equipment.

Europe

CHAPTER
3 Startup and Shutdown

!
!
!
!
Starting Up the Engine (Cold Start) ................................................................. 58
Rebooting the Engine: Standard Procedure ................................................. 60
Laser Warmup Warning ....................................................................................... 62
Shutting Down the Engine ................................................................................. 62
! Putting the Engine Offline and Online .......................................................... 63
! Stopping the Engine in an Emergency .......................................................... 64
! Rebooting the Engine after an Emergency Stop ........................................ 65
! Releasing the Engine Interlocks (Thermal and Yellow-light Violet Systems)
65
! Engine Interlock Diagram (Thermal and Yellow-light Violet Systems) 67
! Starting Up PlateManager .................................................................................. 67
! Shutting Down the PlateManager ................................................................... 69
! Putting PlateManager Offline and Online (Thermal and Yellow-light Violet
Systems) ..................................................................................................................... 71
! Stopping PlateManager in an Emergency .................................................... 71
! Rebooting PlateManager after an Emergency Stop .................................. 73
! PlateManager Interlock Diagram (Thermal and Yellow-light Violet Systems)
73
! White-light System Interlock Diagram .......................................................... 74
57
58 STARTING UP THE ENGINE (COLD START)
Starting Up the Engine (Cold Start)

Before startup:
■ Ensure that all doors are in place.
■ The air compressor must be on.
■ Verify that the air pressure is properly set.
■ Systems with a chiller: Turn it on.
■ Job-level automation systems: Ensure that the plate loader is in the run
(upright ) position and a cassette is present.
■ Fully automatic systems: Start up the PlateManager. See “Starting Up Plate-

Manager” on page 67. Wait 10 seconds before starting the engine.
■ Systems with a Quatro filtration unit: Turn it on.
" To power up
1 If the control console is not running, double-click the desktop icon.
2 If you have an online processor, turn it on.
3 If you have a universal plate conveyor (UPC), turn it on.
4 Turn on power to the engine:
! Systems with a delayed access knob: Be sure it is set to the lock position.
! Be sure the emergency stop button(s) on the front of the engine are not
activated (pushed down). To reset a button, turn it counterclockwise
until it pops up.
! Push up the circuit breaker switch on the rear of the unit.

3 STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN 59
Thermal and yellow-light violet systems

Delayed access knob, closed

1 On/Off switch
White-light violet systems

1 Engine on/off switch (power on second)
2 PlateManager on/off switch (power on first)

60 REBOOTING THE ENGINE: STANDARD PROCEDURE
5 After about 30 seconds, the Boot Dialog box appears on the console. Follow
instructions in this display window, then click Boot Avalon. The console
displays "Engine is booting. Please wait."
On manual and semi-automatic systems, the top system status light on the
engine blinks.
After a few moments, the console displays "Boot completed successfully."

The engine comes up offline.
6 Click the online button on the control console to put the engine online.
NOTE: The engine status appears under the illustration of the engine. See
“Available Status Reports” on page 95.
7 Processor warmup time: See the processor user manual.
Rebooting the Engine: Standard Procedure

Use this procedure to reboot the system after an error.
If you have an online processor:
You do not have to turn off the online processor to reboot the engine; the
processor can continue processing.
" To restart the engine

1 Restore power to the engine by pushing up the circuit breaker switch on the
rear panel, or by resetting the emergency stop button, depending on how you
shut it down.
! Wait at least ten seconds before rebooting.
! For systems with a delayed access knob: Be sure it is set to the lock
position.
! Be sure both emergency stop buttons are deactivated (raised).


Delayed access knob, closed

E-stop deactivated

E-stop deactivated

62 LASER WARMUP WARNING
2 After about 30 seconds, the Boot Dialog box appears on the console. Click
Boot Avalon. The console displays "Engine is rebooting. Please wait."
On manual and semi-automatic systems, the top system status light on the
engine blinks.
After a few moments, the console displays "Boot completed successfully."

The engine comes up offline.
NOTE: The engine status appears under the illustration of the engine. See
“Available Status Reports” on page 95.
4 Processor warmup time: See the processor user manual.
" To restart job-level automation systems

1 Be sure the plate loader is in the run (upright) position.
NOTE: If it is horizontal during reboot, an error message is displayed. Use the

control console to move the plate loader to the run position. See “Moving
Plate Loader to Run Position” on page 117.
2 Shut down the engine and reboot.
Laser Warmup Warning

Appears if you send a job when the laser has been idle or the engine recently
booted. The window disappears when the laser is warmed up, usually within 15
minutes. A countdown timer is displayed. You may click Continue to bypass the
warmup, but image quality may be compromised.
NOTE: Warmup time is configured at the time of installation.
Shutting Down the Engine

Before you begin: Deactivate the platesetter device in Apogee PrintDrive/
ApogeeX. See the Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX documentation. If you have an
online processor, see your processor user manual.

" To shut down

1 Turn off power to the engine. Push the on/off switch down. The switch is on
the rear power panel.

1 Engine on/off switch

1 Engine on/off switch
2 Turn off auxiliary components, except for the chiller (thermal and yellow-
light violet systems) which may be left on.
Putting the Engine Offline and Online

Offline
! Click the offline button on the control console. If you click it while a plate is
being imaged, the engine goes into Off Line Pending mode until imaging is
complete, then goes offline.

64 STOPPING THE ENGINE IN AN EMERGENCY
Online
! Click the online button on the control console.
Stopping the Engine in an Emergency

Engine
! Push down a red emergency stop button, located:
! Thermal and yellow-light violet systems: At the front corners of the

engine (2).
! White-light violet systems: On the front of the engine (1).
These buttons turn off power to the engine, not to the online processor.
NOTE: With a fully automatic system, the engine buttons also stop the
PlateManager motors.

E-stop

1 2
White-light violet systems: front panel

1 E-stop
2 Green button: Service use only.
Online Processor
! See the processor user manual.
Rebooting the Engine after an Emergency Stop

Wait at least ten seconds before rebooting.
! Reset the emergency stop button by turning it counterclockwise until it pops

up and reboot the system by the standard procedure.
Releasing the Engine Interlocks (Thermal and

Yellow-light Violet Systems)
Safety interlocks in the engine prevent it from powering on unless all doors and
panels are closed. To open the rear cover, you must release the interlocks. Do so
only as instructed by a service technician.
" To release the interlocks

1 Ensure engine power is on.
2 Locate the delayed access knob on the rear cover, above the power panel.
Turn it counterclockwise until it stops turning (about 20 seconds). The red
ring around the knob should be approximately level with the cover. The
interlocks release.

66 RELEASING THE ENGINE INTERLOCKS (THERMAL AND YELLOW-LIGHT VIOLET SYSTEMS)
Delayed access knob closed (locked)
Delayed access knob open (unlocked)
3 To gain access to rear of drum and optics, carefully lift exit conveyor or
output tray.
4 When you finish the procedure, close all doors firmly.
5 Turn the knob clockwise until it stops (about 20 seconds). If it does not turn
easily, do not force it. Reopen the conveyor or tray, check to be sure there is
nothing preventing proper closure, close, and retry turning the knob all the
way.

Engine Interlock Diagram (Thermal and Yellow-

light Violet Systems)
The engine interlock dialog box is displayed whenever a door on the engine is
open. The dialog box closes when all doors are closed. For safety reasons, the
system does not operate while a door is open.
NOTE: These doors can be opened only by qualified service technicians.
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Rear cover (delayed access knob)
2 Rear cover
3 Front cover
4 Currently not in use
5 Top tray (or deck)
6 Right side cover
Starting Up PlateManager
Before startup, ensure all doors are closed and latched, and all emergency stops
are released.
Air supply: Be sure the hose is connected and the valve is on.

68 STARTING UP PLATEMANAGER
" To start up
1 Push the power switch up to turn it on.
! Thermal and yellow-light violet systems: The switch is on the engine side
of the PlateManager, at the lower left.
! White-light violet systems: The switch is behind the engine, on the left as
you face the engine, beneath the engine power switch.

Switching on PlateManager


Switching on PlateManager
2 Wait 10 seconds, and then start up the engine.
Shutting Down the PlateManager
NOTE: Before shutdown, ensure PlateManager is idle.
" To shut down

1 Push the power switch down to turn it off.
! Thermal and yellow-light violet systems: The switch is on the engine side
of the PlateManager, at the lower left.
! White-light violet systems: The switch is behind the engine, on the left as
you face the engine, beneath the engine power switch.

70 SHUTTING DOWN THE PLATEMANAGER

Switching off PlateManager

Switching off PlateManager
2 Turn off the air supply .

Putting PlateManager Offline and Online

(Thermal and Yellow-light Violet Systems)
Put PlateManager offline to load plates manually.
" To put PlateManager offline
1 Click the PlateManager button on the control console.
2 Click the offline button in the PlateManager window.
Put PlateManager online to resume automatic loading after it has been in

manual mode.
" To put PlateManager online
2 Click the online button in the PlateManager window.
Stopping PlateManager in an Emergency

! Push in one of the two red emergency stop buttons, one on each side of the
PlateManager. These buttons turn off motor power to the PlateManager and
to the engine.
NOTE: The emergency stop buttons on the engine also stop PlateManager
motors.

72 STOPPING PLATEMANAGER IN AN EMERGENCY

PlateManager e-stop

PlateManager e-stop

Rebooting PlateManager after an Emergency

Stop
" To reboot
1 Turn engine power off.
2 Turn PlateManager power off.
3 Reset the emergency stop button by turning it counterclockwise until it pops

out.
4 Turn PlateManager power on.
5 Turn engine power on.
PlateManager Interlock Diagram (Thermal and

Yellow-light Violet Systems)
The interlock dialog box is displayed whenever an emergency stop button is
activated, the service key is activated (service use only), or a door on the system
is open. A red marker indicates an open interlock. The dialog box closes when all
interlocks are closed. For safety reasons, the system does not operate while a
door is open. However, the engine and L-bridge operate when the cassette load
door is open.

74 WHITE-LIGHT SYSTEM INTERLOCK DIAGRAM
1
2
1 Emergency stop
2 Service key (service use only)
3 Interlock control relay
4 Rear panel
5 Cassette door
6 Right side panel
7 Left side panel
White-light System Interlock Diagram

The interlock dialog box is displayed whenever an emergency stop button is
activated, the service key is activated (service use only), or a door on the system
is open. A red marker indicates an open interlock. The dialog box closes when all

interlocks are closed. For safety reasons, the system does not operate while a
door is open.
1
2
9
10
11
1 Emergency stop
2 Service key, PlateManager (service use only)
3 Top cover (not user-removable)
5 Right side PlateManager panel
6 Left side PlateManager panel
7 Rear engine switch (not user-accessible)
8 Top tray
9 Left front/side door
10 Front panel
11 Right front/side door

76 WHITE-LIGHT SYSTEM INTERLOCK DIAGRAM

CHAPTER
4 Control Console
!
!
!
!
Overview of the Manual Console ..................................................................... 78
Overview of the Semi-Automatic System Console ................................... 79
Overview of the Job-Level Automation Console ........................................ 80
Overview of the Fully Automatic Console, Thermal and Yellow-light Violet
Systems ...................................................................................................................... 81
! Overview of the Fully Automatic Console, White-Light Violet Systems 82
! The Menu Bar .......................................................................................................... 82
! File Menu .................................................................................................................. 84
" Job Log ................................................................................................................ 84
" Event Log ............................................................................................................ 84
" Boot Log .............................................................................................................. 84
" Dashboard .......................................................................................................... 85
" Save Plate/Exposure ...................................................................................... 85
" Restore Plate/Exposure ................................................................................ 85
" Save Bin/Cassette ........................................................................................... 85
" Restore Bin/Cassette ..................................................................................... 85
" Exit ........................................................................................................................ 86
! Configure Menu ...................................................................................................... 86
" Password ............................................................................................................. 86
" Refresh ................................................................................................................. 86
" Minimize or Normal View ............................................................................ 86
! Setup Menu .............................................................................................................. 86
" Plate Information ............................................................................................. 86
" Diagnostic Page ............................................................................................... 87
" Job-Level Automation .................................................................................... 88
" PlateManager .................................................................................................... 88
! Operations Menu .................................................................................................... 90
" Set Exposure ...................................................................................................... 90
" Cancel Job .......................................................................................................... 90
" Error Recovery ................................................................................................... 90
" Boot Dialog ........................................................................................................ 92
" Punch ................................................................................................................... 92
" Enter Standby .................................................................................................... 92
! Help Menu ................................................................................................................ 93
" Contents .............................................................................................................. 93
" About .................................................................................................................... 93
! The Button Bar ........................................................................................................ 93
! Plate Status .............................................................................................................. 94
! Warning and Status Icons ................................................................................... 94
! Available Status Reports ..................................................................................... 95
! Plate Prompt ............................................................................................................ 98
77
78 OVERVIEW OF THE MANUAL CONSOLE
Overview of the Manual Console
5
1 Menu bar; see “The Menu Bar” on page 82
2 Plate image on drum; see “Plate Status” on page 94
3 Optional punch feature status report; see “Punch Option” on page 98.
4 Status reports; see “Available Status Reports” on page 95
5 Button bar; see “The Button Bar” on page 93

4 CONTROL CONSOLE 79
Overview of the Semi-Automatic System

Console
6
System shown with optional universal plate conveyor
3 Optional punch feature status report; see “Punch Option” on page 98
4 Processor status report; see “Output Device Status Reports” on page 96
5 Other status reports; see “Available Status Reports” on page 95

80 OVERVIEW OF THE JOB-LEVEL AUTOMATION CONSOLE
Overview of the Job-Level Automation Console
7
System shown with optional universal plate conveyor
2 Automation status; see “Available Status Reports” on page 95
5 Processor status report; see “Output Device Status Reports” on page 96

Overview of the Fully Automatic Console,

Thermal and Yellow-light Violet Systems
7
4 Automation status; see “Available Status Reports” on page 95
5 Output device status reports; see “Output Device Status Reports” on page 96

82 OVERVIEW OF THE FULLY AUTOMATIC CONSOLE, WHITE-LIGHT VIOLET SYSTEMS
Overview of the Fully Automatic Console, White-

Light Violet Systems
8
4 Slipsheet count status (current/maximum); see “Slipsheet Count Status Report” on
page 98
5 Automation status; see “PlateManager Status Reports” on page 97
6 Output device status reports; see “Output Device Status Reports” on page 96
The Menu Bar

The menu bar located at the top of the control console enables you to access the
following functions. Note that not all functions are available on all systems.

File Configure Setup Operations Help

Job Log Password Plate Information Set Exposure Contents
Event Log Refresh Diagnostic Page Cancel Job About
Boot Log Minimize or Job-Level Auto- Error Recovery Reset System
Normal View mation*
Dashboard PlateManager** Error Recovery Unload Plate
Save Plate/ Error Recovery Clear Plate
Exposure State
Restore Plate/ Error Recovery Clear PlateM-
Exposure anager Error State**
Save Bin/Cas- Error Recovery PlateMan-
sette ager Mode: Enable**
Restore Bin/ Error Recovery Plate Man-
Cassette ager Mode: Disable**
Exit Error Recovery E Conveyor
Error Recovery Restore Cal.
Profile
Error Recovery Release Plate
from Input
Error Recovery Release Plate
from Drum
Error Recovery Reset Plate
Positioner
Error Recovery Punch Mode:
Disable
Error Recovery Punch Mode:
Enable
Boot Dialog
Punch Off
Punch On
Punch Override
Punch Zero punch count
Punch Set punch count limit
Enter Standby
*Job-level automation systems only.

**Fully automatic systems only.

84 THE MENU BAR
File Menu
Job Log
The Job Log window lists plates the engine has produced in chronological order.
Highlight a plate to display job-related information.
Setting Meaning
Job # Job number assigned by the control console
Completion Code Image Complete, Image Started, or Error
Image Informa- Provided by Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX, displayed as numerals (for
tion example: 3, 1, 2
• First numeral: Sheet number of plate
• Second numeral: Copy number of this sheet
• Third numeral: Color separation (for example: 1 = cyan, 2 =
magenta, 3 = yellow, 4 = black)
Plate Name in the plate database
Resolution Resolution setting for this job
Exposure Exposure setting for this job
Job Started Date and time the plate entered the engine
Image Started Date and time imaging started
Image Ended Date and time imaging completed
Job Ended Date and time the plate finished processing
Trim Button Lets you delete a block of entries. Jobs are listed chronologically.
Event Log
The system tracks events within the platesetter and displays related information
that helps with troubleshooting in the Event Log.
NOTE: To view a long entry, double-click the line of text. The complete text is
displayed in a pop-up window. Click OK to close the window.
Trim button Single-click a line of text and click Trim to delete it and all previous entries. Data
is listed chronologically.
Boot Log
Displays system information, including all installed software and hardware

configurations. A new Boot Log is created each time you start the system.

Dashboard
Launches a database application that displays detailed system and history infor-
mation about the platesetter while the control console is running, such as serial
numbers, cumulative plate count, and plate statistics over a specified time
period. If prompted to log in, select Guest for User and leave Password blank.
Save Plate/Exposure
Lets you save plate-database information (names and exposure settings) to a file
on your hard drive. The system must be offline.
Use when you create or change plate information. Although the system saves
this data in its firmware, it would be lost if a platesetter circuit board were
replaced or upgraded. To restore lost information, select File > Restore Plate/
Exposure.
Restore Plate/Exposure
When the engine is offline, lets you restores plate-database information (name
and exposure settings) that you saved to a file on your hard drive using Save
Plate/Exposure.
Use if your plate-database information is lost (due to circuit board replacement,

for example).
WARNING: Ensure that the saved database includes the same definitions for any plates
currently in use, or problems with Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX or automation
systems can result. A warning message appears. Click Yes to restore or No to
cancel.
Save Bin/Cassette
Job-level automation and fully automatic systems only. Use to save the current
cassette configuration (cassette numbers, bin locations, and plate names) to
your hard drive. To restore this information later, select File > Restore Bin/
Cassette. The system must be offline.
Restore Bin/Cassette
Job-level automation and fully automatic systems only. Use to restore the
cassette configuration information (cassette numbers, bin locations, and plate
names) that you previously saved to a file on your hard drive using File > Save
Bin/Cassette.

86 THE MENU BAR
WARNING: Ensure that the saved information includes the same definitions for any plates
currently in use, or problems with Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX or automation
systems can result. A warning message appears. Click Yes to restore or No to
cancel.
Exit
Click to close the control console.
Configure Menu
Configure menu options:
Password
Not currently used.
Refresh
Synchronizes the control terminal with the engine data.
Minimize or Normal View
A toggle option that controls the size of the console display on your screen.
Setup Menu
Plate Information
Displays the Plate Information window when the engine is offline and free of
plates. You can also access this window by clicking the plate information button.
Use this window to enter and change information in the plate database.
For details on using the settings, see “Adding a New Plate to the Plate Database”
on page 101 and “Changing Plate Database Information” on page 103.
Plate Name Section Lets you enter new plate names, or change or delete existing plate names.
Plate Information Section Lets you enter settings and options for the plate displayed in Plate Name.

Not all choices are available for all configurations.
Setting Configuration Range

Plate Type* All Choose from a drop-down list of pre-
defined plate types
Width Manual load 310 - 1160 mm (12.2 x 45.7”)
Job-level automation 310 - 1130 mm (12.2 - 44.5”)
PlateManager 310 - 1130 mm (12.2 - 44.5”)
Length Manual load 310 - 820 mm (12.2 - 32.29”)
Job-level automation 310 - 820 mm (12.2 - 32.29")
PlateManager 310 - 820 mm (12.2 - 32.29")
Thickness All 6 - 16 mils
(0.0006 - 0.016”, 0.15 - 0.40 mm)
In stock Manual loading Checked/unchecked
Destination Output PlateManager Left, Right, or Back
Device
*Does not appear when the Expanded Plate Database (EPD) feature is turned off.
NOTE: If the Expanded Plate Database feature is turned off, Plate Type does not
appear. Polarity and Sensitivity options appear instead. Choose Positive or
Negative for Polarity.
Please remember to set plate exposure: This prompt appears for a new plate.
OK, Cancel, Apply buttons OK updates the database and closes the window; Apply updates the database
without closing the window; Cancel closes the window without applying any
changes.
Diagnostic Page
Use to test platesetter operation without sending a job from Apogee PrintDrive/
ApogeeX. (Deactivate the device in Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX.)
" To output a diagnostic page

1 Choose a plate size.
2 Select Blank to send a plate through without imaging it, or select With image
to image a plate with a simple test pattern.
3 Stage a plate of the correct size and click OK to begin the test.

88 THE MENU BAR
Job-Level Automation
Job-level automation systems only. Displays the Job-Level Automation Setup

window. You can also access this window by clicking the job-level automation
button. Use this window to replenish the cassette, choose the plate type and
enter the plate count, move the plate loader into the load or run position, and
enable/disable automation.
Data
Plate type dropdown lists: Choose the plate type loaded in the current cassette.
Plate count text boxes: Enter the number of plates loaded in the current
cassette.
Move to run button: Click to move the plate loader to the run position
(upright) after loading a cassette.
Move to load button: Click to move the plate loader to the load position
(horizontal) to load a cassette.
Buttons OK: Apply the settings and close the window.
Apply: Apply the settings without closing the window.
Cancel: Close the window without applying the settings.
PlateManager
Automatic systems only. Displays the PlateManager window. You can also
access this window by clicking the PlateManager button. Use this window to
replenish cassettes; update cassette information with plate type and count; put
PlateManager offline or online, and access the Cassettes window. On white-light
systems, you can also manage the slipsheet count and access the slipsheet bin.
Data
Plate type dropdown lists: Choose the plate type loaded in the cassettes. The
position of plate types in the list mirrors the position of the cassettes in
PlateManager.
Plate count text boxes: Enter the number of plates loaded in each cassette.
Unload buttons: Click to unlock the cassette loading door and bring a cassette
to the door.
Cassettes button: Click to access the cassettes database to change plate

information.

Slipsheet Controls
Slipsheet door unlock: Unlocks the cassette or cassette/slipsheet access door
without moving a cassette to the load area. Text label indicates current state
(locked or unlocked).
Slipsheet Limit text box: Enter a value representing the slipsheet limit. The
system displays a warning to remove slipsheets and the status report on the
console turns yellow when the slipsheet count reaches 90% of the value
entered here.
Slipsheet counter: Increments to count the slipsheets.
Slipsheet counter reset: Click to reset the counter when you remove the
slipsheets.
PlateManager
Online: Click to put PlateManager online (thermal and yellow-light systems
only; not applicable to white-light violet platesetters).
Offline: Click to put PlateManager offline (thermal and yellow-light systems

only; not applicable to white-light violet platesetters).
Buttons OK: Apply the settings and close the window.
Apply: Apply the settings without closing the window.
Cancel: Close the window without applying the settings.
Cassettes Button Displays the PlateManager Cassettes window. Use this window to change plate
information for a cassette and to update the plate count (mirrors the plate count
in the PlateManager window).
Cassette: Choose a cassette number to update from the dropdown list.
Plate Name: Choose the plate type loaded into the selected cassette.
Plate Count: Enter the number of plates loaded. This value is displayed as the
plate count in the PlateManager window.
Buttons: OK: Apply the settings and close the window; Apply: Apply the settings
without closing the window; Close: Close the window without applying the
settings.

90 THE MENU BAR
Operations Menu
Set Exposure
Displays the Set Exposure window. To make changes, the engine must be offline
and free of plates. You can also access this window by clicking the exposure
button. Use this window to set the plate exposure after you complete an
exposure test.
Plate Name: Select plate name from the dropdown list.
Exposure: For the selected plate type, enter an exposure value for each resolu-
tion. See “Running an Exposure Test” on page 150 for how to determine this
value.
Buttons OK: Applies the settings and closes the window.
Apply: Applies the settings without closing the window.
Close: Closes the window without applying changes.
Cancel Job
Displays the Cancel Job window. You can also access this window by clicking the
cancel button . Use this window to cancel an imaging job and flush the plate
when Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX cannot be used.
Cancel all plates: Click the button to cancel the job and flush the plate.
Close button: Click to dismiss the window without cancelling the job.
Error Recovery
There are several error recovery options.
Reset System Not currently used.
Unload Plate Use at startup to unload a plate when instructed by an error or help message, or
when you know there is a plate in the drum and the system does not report it.
The system must be offline. After using it, reboot the system.
Clear Plate State If you get the error S1008 (Possible plate in drum) upon startup after you
manually removed the plate from the drum, use this option to clear plate status
information in the platesetter. Click Yes in the warning message to continue,
then reboot the platesetter as instructed by the next screen message.

NOTE: Use this option only when you are certain there is no plate in the drum.
Clear PlateManager Error Use when repeated reboots of the system fail due to persistent PlateManager
State errors. Click Yes in the warning message to continue, then reboot the platesetter
as instructed by the next screen message.
NOTE: This option does not clear a plate jam.
PlateManager Mode Enable : Use to return PlateManager to operation after being in disabled mode.
You must also reconnect the interlock cable and reboot the system. For details,
see Disabling PlateManager in Troubleshooting.
Disable: Use to continue imaging plates while PlateManager is out of service.

You must also disconnect the interlock cable and connect a jumper to it, to
override the PlateManager interlock system, and reboot the system. For details,
see Disabling PlateManager in Troubleshooting.
E Conveyor Not currently used.
Restore Calibration Profile Restores the last “known good profile” created by your Agfa service representa-
tive. Use this only when instructed by your service representative. Using this
option disables calibration until service intervention.
Select the menu option and click OK to confirm. After approximately 20 seconds,
a message is displayed that the operation is complete.
Release Plate from Input Use to facilitate removing a plate from the input slot, in response to an error
message. Use this option after all other recovery options have been exhausted.
The option opens the flapper, allowing the plate to be removed. For details, see
“Removing a Plate from the Input Slot” on page 221.
Release Plate from Drum Use this to facilitate removing a plate from the drum, in response to an error
message. Use this option after all other recovery options have been exhausted.
The option opens the fixed clamps. For details, see “Removing a Plate From the
Engine” on page 214.
Reset Plate Positioner Not applicable with this platesetter.
Punch Mode Disable: Allows system bootup when the punch feature is not operational. Use to
continue running plates until an Agfa service representative can restore the
punch feature.
Enable: Use to resume use of the punch when Disabled inadvertently.

92 THE MENU BAR
Boot Dialog
Use to display the Boot Dialog window, in case you clicked the cancel button by
mistake during bootup, or the window was not displayed during the bootup
sequence.
Punch
Several options are available to control the optional punch feature in the plate-
setter. For details on using these options, see “Using the Optional Punch
Feature” on page 106.
Off Plate is not punched regardless of the punch configuration selected in Apogee
PrintDrive/ApogeeX.
On Plate is punched according to the punch configuration (or no punch option)

selected in Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX.
Override Displays a list of punch configurations in a submenu. Choosing one overrides the
selection in Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX. For use when imaging from another
front-end software or diagnostic software.
Zero punch count Select to reset the punch count to zero after emptying the chaff container. See
“Emptying the Punch Chaff Container” on page 237 for details.
Set punch count limit Displays a dialog box that allows you to enter a different value than 2500 (the
default) for the upper limit of the punch count. The value represents the number
of plates whose punch chaff fills the container. Depending on your plate size,
thickness, and punch configurations, 2500 may not fill the container. Based on
your experience, you may want to use another number. The change is reflected
in the Punch Mode Punch count ratio and in the "percent full" value on the
control console.
Enter Standby
Puts the platesetter in standby mode (laser power saver) within two minutes. If
jobs are in process, standby begins two minutes after current jobs are completed.
After a moment, the laser idle icon appears on the console. The platesetter exits
standby mode when a job is sent, after a warmup period.
NOTE: The platesetter is configured at installation to enter standby mode

automatically after a preset period of idle time, such as 20 minutes. This option
allows you to bypass the default “time to idle” setting. The warmup period is also
configured at installation.

Help Menu
Help menu options:
Contents
Displays this help file.
About
Displays console version information.
The Button Bar
Icon Button Function

Online Puts the engine online.
Cancel Cancels a job and flushes plates (same as canceling a job in

Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX).
Exposure Use to set or adjust exposure when the engine is offline; to

view data when online.
Offline Puts the engine offline (or offline pending).
Plate Information Use to add/change plate information when the engine is

offline; view data when online.

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Icon Button Function

Help Displays Online Help.
Job-Level Automa- Accesses single cassette information and plate loader func-
tion tions. Appears on job-level automation systems only.
PlateManager Accesses cassette information and PlateManager functions.

Appears on fully automatic systems only.
NOTE: Online and offline commands are only on the button bar. You can access
the other functions from the menu bar.
Plate Status
The Plate Status window displays information about each plate being imaged.
To view it, click a plate on the platesetter illustration on the control console.
When the plate is on the drum, the Plate Status window displays:
Plate setting Meaning

Job ID Job number assigned by the control console
Job name Your name for the job
Image info provided by Apogee
PrintDrive/ApogeeX (e.g. 1, 1, 1)
• 1st numeral Sheet number of plate
• 2nd numeral Copy number of this sheet
• 3rd numeral Color separation (for example: 1 = cyan, 2 = magenta, 4
= black)
Plate Name in the plate database
Resolution Resolution setting for this job
Exposure Exposure setting for this job
Warning and Status Icons

The following icons may appear on the control console to indicate a state.

Laser Idle
A gray sun icon appears above the progress bar. When the engine is idle for
some time, the laser enters an idle state. As soon as the engine receives a job,
the laser begins to warm up. The laser warmup warning appears and the gray
sun icon disappears. The laser usually warms up within 5 minutes from the idle
state.
Calibration in Process
A rising sun appears above the progress bar. Calibration is performed automat-
ically .
Check Engine Soon

A caution sign appears at the lower right corner of the console. Indicates that
the laser may need servicing soon. Contact your Agfa service representative.
Error Recovery in Process

A large flashing caution warning indicates an error recovery is in process.
Recovery may take 5 minutes. This warning appears as a flashing caution.
Cassette and Slipsheet Access

White-light violet systems only.
An animated orange icon next to a cassette or on the cassette/slipsheet access

door indicates a cassette or plate is moving and the cassette/slipsheet door
should not be opened yet.
A green flashing icon next to the cassette or on the cassette/slipsheet access
door indicates that the cassette/slipsheet access door is ready to be opened.
Available Status Reports

Up to four status reports appear on the manual system console. The automatic
system console has two additional.

96 AVAILABLE STATUS REPORTS
Engine
Status Report Meaning
Online Ready.
Busy Running a job; cannot accept a new job.
Boot required Appears when the Boot Dialog box is displayed.
Offline Engine is on, but not running a job and cannot accept a new job. Use
Offline to make changes, such as to plate or exposure information.
Offline Pending Engine is online, but goes offline as soon as the job is complete. Cannot
accept a new job. Offline pending occurs when you click the offline but-
ton during imaging.
Reset started Job canceled from Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX or from cancel button on
console. Plate automatically unloads.
Reset done Reset is complete. No action required.
Not connected Engine is not on or not connected to the control console terminal. Verify
that power to the engine is on and cables are connected.
Imaging
Imaging status appears on the control console, to the right of the button bar.

Job Your name for the job.
Image info Provided by Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX, displayed as numerals (exam-
ple: 3, 1, 2):
First numeral: Sheet number of plate.
Second numeral: Copy number of this sheet.
Third numeral: Color separation (for example, 1 = cyan, 2 = magenta, 3 =
yellow, 4 = black).
Exposure Setting for the job.
Resolution Setting for the job.
Imaging progress bar Tracks plate imaging progress.
Output Device Status Reports

Systems with online processors or other output devices only.
Fully automatic systems with more than one online output device: Two
status reports appear on the console when two output devices are connected.
The right/left location of the status reports on the console reflects the physical
location of the devices.
■ OLP: Online processor

■ OD2: Second online device.
Pause/Run Toggle Button

Click the Pause button on the status line to disable the device. The status line
is dimmed and the button changes to Run. While the device is disabled,
Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX does not send jobs that require that device.
Click the Run button to enable the device. The status line is no longer dimmed,
and the button changes to Pause. Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX resumes
sending jobs that require that device.
NOTE: The processor may have a control console that displays more information.

Ready Can accept plates.
Busy A plate is in process; cannot accept plates.
Power Off Power is off; cannot accept plates.
Warning (in red) Cannot accept plates. See the processor control console for details.
Job-Level Automation Status Reports

Item Meaning
Plate Count: Plate Name Displays information entered in the Job-Level Automation Setup
or No Cassette window.
Online Can deliver plates.
Offline Insert plates manually.
PlateManager Status Reports

Automatic systems only.
Cassette Item Meaning

Plate count: [Cassette ID Displays information entered in the PlateManager and PlateMan-
number] Plate name or ager Cassettes dialog boxes. The four cassette lines represent the
<No cassette present>: four bin positions as they are positioned in PlateManager, from top
to bottom.
Cassette ID number (in Number encoded on the cassette (read by PlateManager).
brackets):
Color coding of cassette Green indicates active cassette.
status lines Yellow indicates no plates (empty cassette or no cassette loaded).
Black indicates cassette loaded but not active.

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PlateManager Item Meaning

Online Ready to deliver plates.
Offline Unavailable to deliver plates; prompts for manual plate insertion.
No communication PlateManager may be powered off.
Punch Option
Off Plate is not punched, regardless of the punch configuration selected
in Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX.
On Plate is punched according to the punch configuration (or no punch
option) selected in Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX.
Override Displays a list of punch configurations in a submenu. Choosing one
overrides the selection in Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX. For use by
service personnel or when imaging from other front-end software.
Color coding of punch Green indicates punch is On.
status line Yellow indicates Off or Override.
Slipsheet Count Status Report

White-light systems only.

Slipsheet count (x/y) Displays the slipsheet count as (current number)/(maximum num-
ber). You reset the current number and enter a maximum number in
the PlateManager window.
Color coding of slipsheet Green indicates count is below 90% maximum.
status line Yellow indicates count is between 90-100% maximum.
Red indicates count is at 100% or above maximum.
Plate Prompt
Manual systems and automatic systems (thermal and yellow-light violet) in
manual mode.
Please Insert
When the system receives a job from Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX, the console
displays a message that prompts you to insert [plate name] on the input tray.
The [plate name] is from the Plate Name field in the Plate Information window.

CHAPTER
5 Plates
!
!
!
!
Plate Handling Tips ............................................................................................
About the Plate Database ................................................................................
Viewing Plate Information ...............................................................................
Adding a New Plate to the Plate Database ...............................................
100
100
101
101
! Changing Plate Database Information ........................................................ 103
! Deleting a Plate from the Database ............................................................ 103
! Importing the Plate Database into Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX .... 104
! Centering a Plate on the Input Tray (Manual Loading) ........................ 105
! Using the Optional Punch Feature ............................................................... 106
" Managing the Punch Chaff ...................................................................... 107
99
100 PLATE HANDLING TIPS
Plate Handling Tips

■ Plates are scratch- and pressure-sensitive. Handle properly to ensure good
output.
■ Do not put heavy items on top of the plates when they are in the carton.
■ Remove all tape from packaging and open the carton completely so plates
can be removed from the top.
■ Wear protective gloves when handling plates.
■ Handle plates by the edges. Avoid putting fingerprints along the sides of the
plates. A shiny spot can trigger the edge detection system, resulting in a size
mismatch.
■ Do not slide the plate over rough objects, such as rings and watches.
Scratches on the back of a plate show in imaging.
■ Keep plates covered with the inner package wrapper when not in use. Light
can affect the coating of the plate. Exposed edges (which are dark brown) can
trigger the edge detection system, resulting in a size mismatch.
■ Manual loading: Do not drop the plate from the top of the input tray. This can
cause dents in the edge of the plate.
■ Imaged plate should be processed immediately, or within the time recom-

mended for that plate type.
About the Plate Database

The system maintains a plate database with information such as plate type and
dimensions.
This is information you entered in Plate Information and Exposure windows and
can be changed (except for plate name).
NOTE: If the engine is online, you can view the plate database or exposure
information. You must put the engine offline to change this information.
■ To display plate information, click the plate information button or select

Setup > Plate Information.

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■ To display exposure, click the exposure button or select Operations > Set
Exposure.
Using Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX
When you add or delete a plate or change existing plate information, go to

Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX and import the revised database. See “Importing
the Plate Database into Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX” on page 104 and your
Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX documentation.
Viewing Plate Information

" To view the information
1 Put the engine offline by clicking the offline button.
NOTE: If the engine is online, you can view the plate database or exposure
information. You must put the engine offline to change this information.
2 To display Plate Information, click the plate information button or select

3 Click Cancel to close without making changes.
Adding a New Plate to the Plate Database

Add a new plate to the database to use a plate type or size not previously defined.
A new emulsion number does not require adding a new plate.
" To add a new plate

1 Put the platesetter offline. To display Plate Information, click the plate infor-
mation button or select Setup > Plate Information.
2 Enter settings. See “To enter settings” on page 102.
3 Click OK to update the database and close; click Apply to update the database
and continue.
NOTE: The Plate Information window remains on-screen until all data is
updated (5-15 seconds).

102 ADDING A NEW PLATE TO THE PLATE DATABASE
4 If the plate is new, set the exposure. See “Overview of Setting Exposure” on
page 148.
When you add or delete a plate or change plate information, go to Apogee Print-
Drive/ApogeeX and import the revised database. See “Importing the Plate
Database into Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX” on page 104 and your Apogee Print-
Drive/ApogeeX documentation.
" To enter settings

1 In Plate Name, click Enter new plate name and enter a name for the new
plate. Use alphabetic and numeric characters, #, underscore, and spaces
only (maximum = 16 characters).
2 Enter the plate information.
■ Plate Type: Click the down-arrow to select the plate type. The plate types
were defined at installation. If the plate type is not shown, use the down-
arrow key on your keyboard to access more plate types.
NOTE: If the Expanded Plate Database feature has been turned off, Plate Type
does not appear. A Polarity option is added; choose Positive or Negative.
■ Dimensions: Enter plate Width, Length and Thickness.
! Width is the dimension across the press cylinder (in mm). Note that width
is the leading edge, which is not necessarily the longer of the two edges.
! Length is the dimension around the press cylinder (in mm).
! Thickness is specified in 0.001" increments.
■ In stock (manual loading only): Clear the checkbox to prevent Apogee

PrintDrive/ApogeeX from sending jobs that require this plate size. Check the
option if the plate size is in stock and available.
■ Destination Output Device: Left, Right, or Back.
! Select the appropriate output device for the plate based on the position of
the device installed on your system, as you face the input tray. Output
devices include online processors, clean-out units, and stackers.

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! Check the checkbox to set the specified output device for all Plate Names
that use the selected Plate Type. Leave it unchecked to specify the output
device for this Plate Name only.
Changing Plate Database Information

" To change information
1 Put the platesetter offline.

3 In Plate Name, click Change plate information. Current plate information

appears.
4 Click the down-arrow in the Plate Name box and select the plate to be
changed.
NOTE: If the plate name does not appear, use the down-arrow key on your
keyboard to access more plate names.
5 Change the plate information as needed.
6 Click OK to update the database and close; click Apply to update the database
and continue.
Drive/ApogeeX and import the revised database. See “Importing the Plate
Database into Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX” on page 104 and your Apogee Print-
Drive/ApogeeX documentation.
Deleting a Plate from the Database

" To delete a plate
1 Put the platesetter offline.

3 In Plate Name, click Delete Plate Name.

104 IMPORTING THE PLATE DATABASE INTO APOGEE PRINTDRIVE/APOGEEX
4 Click the down-arrow button in Delete Plate Name. If the plate name is not
shown, use the down arrow key on your keyboard to access more plate
names. Highlight and click the plate.
The plate name and information are deleted.
5 Click OK to update the database and close; click Apply to delete another plate
and continue.
Drive/ApogeeX and import the revised database. Reactivate the front-end
device in order for the change to take effect. See “Importing the Plate Database
into Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX” on page 104 and your Apogee PrintDrive/
ApogeeX documentation.
WARNING: Before deleting a plate, the system displays a warning. When using automatic
systems, deleting a plate type currently in a cassette results in errors. Click Yes
to delete or No to cancel the deletion.
Importing the Plate Database into Apogee

PrintDrive/ApogeeX
Before you begin: Enter plate information into the database using the Plate
Information window. Define the platesetter as an imaging device in Apogee
PrintDrive/ApogeeX's Device list.
" To import the database

1 In Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX, select the Avalon LF in the device list. Right-
click and select Stop. Double-click the device name.
2 In the Avalon LF window, click the Import button on the Media tab.
3 Select the plate database, located on the control console PC. The database
file is named AvalonPlateDB.dat and the default location is: Agfa > Avalon
OCT > Statcmd. Highlight the file and click Open.
4 To import the database, click OK.
5 After the database has been imported. click the Add button. On the Add
Media window, select all the media and click the Add button.
6 When all the media has been added, put the device back online.

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7 Select Avalon LF on the device list and double-click to display the Avalon LF
window. On the Media tab, check to be sure the status of each media type is
displayed as "Matched".
8 If a media is listed as "Unmatched", select the media from the list and click the
Define New button. Type a name into the name field and click OK. The media
is added and matched.
NOTE: Be sure you are using the most current version of the database file.
Updating or Adding a Media Type
When you change an existing media type (for example, its size), or add one,
reimport the database as described above. The software updates the new and
changed media types, and notifies you how many were added and changed.
Centering a Plate on the Input Tray (Manual

Loading)
WARNING: Check the plate to ensure that the slipsheets on both sides of the plate are
removed. Failure to remove all slipsheets may result in the equipment
overheating, the creation of a fire hazard, and will void all product warranties.
" To center a plate

1 Center the plate horizontally, using the alignment ruler on the lower edge of
the input tray. Use the numbers on either side of the center point to help
position the left and right edges of the plate. For example, both edges of a
745mm plate should be between the 750 marks. Centering within ± 6.25mm
(± .25") is recommended.

106 USING THE OPTIONAL PUNCH FEATURE
2 When the plate is ready to load, press the staging button (green button on
either side of the input tray).
WARNING: To avoid engine damage, never put two plates on the input tray.
Using the Optional Punch Feature

" To punch a plate
1 In Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX, select the appropriate punch settings from
the list of configurations. The configuration names include the punch desig-
nation and the plate size range. The default setting is No punches.
2 In the control console, ensure the punch option is on. The punch mode is
displayed at the bottom left of the console illustration. To turn punch mode
on, select Operations > Punch > On. The selected mode is checked.
NOTE: See “Timing” on page 107 for details on when the punch mode can be
changed during operation.
3 When the job is sent to the platesetter, the plate is punched inside the plate-
setter before imaging. The chaff is deposited into a container just behind the
front cover, and the punch count is incremented by one.
4 The platesetter continues to use whatever punch configuration is specified in

Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX (including no punch), as long as the punch
option is set to On in the control console.
" To turn punching off, ignoring selection in Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX
! Select Operations > Punch > Off. Plates will not be punched, regardless of
the setting in Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX.
NOTE: To disable the punch feature in order to bootup, see “Punch Mode” on
page 91.
" To select a punch configuration from the control console
This option is used for jobs that are not sent from Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX,
such as those sent by another front-end software or by service personnel from
diagnostic software. The selection overrides any selection made in Apogee Print-
Drive/ApogeeX.

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! Select Operations > Punch > Override and select a configuration from the
submenu.
Timing
On a manual system, or in manual mode on an automatic system, you can

change the punch mode at any time. However, please note:
■ If you position the plate on the input tray after the Please Insert message is
displayed, the punch mode is locked for that plate when you press the green
staging button. Once a plate is staged, a change in punch mode will affect the
next plate.
■ If you position the plate on the input tray and press the green staging button
before the Please Insert message is posted, the punch mode is locked in as
soon as the Please Insert message appears.
On an automated system, turn the engine offline or be sure there are no active
jobs before changing the punch mode.
Managing the The punch chaff is collected in a container that must be emptied on a periodic
basis. The control console displays a Punch Mode status line that includes the
Punch Chaff punch count (written as current number of plates punched/limit value) and a
"percent full" value for the chaff container in parentheses. For example:
Punch count: 50/2500 (2%)
indicates that 50 plates have been punched since the count was last set to zero,
that the currently selected (default) limit value is 2500, and that the container is
2% full based on those values.
Each time a plate is punched, the punch count increments by 1. When the
percent full value reaches 75%, a warning message is displayed during opera-
tion and at bootup. At this point, you should empty the chaff container and reset
the count to zero.
NOTE: The warning is repeated at 80, 85, 90, and 95%. After 100%, a fatal error
is displayed and the count must be reset to zero in order to continue imaging.
" To empty the chaff container and reset the count
The container can be emptied at any time, as long as the platesetter is idle. See
“Emptying the Punch Chaff Container” on page 237.

108 USING THE OPTIONAL PUNCH FEATURE
! After emptying the container, reset the count to zero by selecting Operations
> Punch > Zero punch count. The punch count on the control console
changes to zero.
WARNING: There is no sensor within the platesetter to alert the system when the container
is overly full. Do not zero the counter without emptying the container. Operating
with an overly full container could damage the platesetter.
" To reset the punch count limit
You may change the default limit of 2500 (plates) based on usage experience.
Depending on the plate size, plate thickness, and punch configurations in use,
the container may not be full after 2500 plates.
! To change the limit, select Operations > Punch > Set punch count limit.
Type a new number into the dialog box and click OK.

CHAPTER
6 Job-Level Automation
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!
!
Moving Plate Loader to Horizontal Position .............................................
Removing the Cassette .....................................................................................
Replenishing the Cassette ...............................................................................
Replacing the Cassette .....................................................................................
110
111
113
115
! Moving Plate Loader to Run Position .......................................................... 117
! Updating Job-Level Automation Data ......................................................... 118
! Using the Dust Cover (Optional) ................................................................... 118
! Using the Optional Cart .................................................................................... 120
" Adjusting the Cart Height ........................................................................ 123
! Manually Loading Plates on a Job-Level Automation System ........... 125
109
110 MOVING PLATE LOADER TO HORIZONTAL POSITION
Moving Plate Loader to Horizontal Position

Use the horizontal position to remove and replace cassettes.
WARNING: To avoid injury, stand clear of the front of the engine. To avoid equipment
damage, ensure there is nothing to obstruct the movement of the plate loader.
" To move the plate loader

1 Click the job-level automation button on the control console.
2 In the Job-Level Automation Setup window, click the Move to Load button.
3 Click OK to close the Move Plate Loader reminder. Push the right or left green
button on top of the engine. The plate loader moves to the horizontal
position.
1 Plate loader button
Horizontal position for cassette removal and replacement:

6 JOB-LEVEL AUTOMATION 111
Removing the Cassette
NOTE: For easy removal, use the cart. See “Using the Optional Cart” on page 120.
WARNING: Two people are required for removal.
" To remove the cassette

1 Move the plate loader to the horizontal position. See “Moving Plate Loader to
Horizontal Position” on page 110.
2 Locate the latch opening under the center of the cassette and the safety lock
at the right edge of the cassette.
1 Safety lock
2 Latch opening in the center
1 Closeup of safety lock
3 While lifting the safety lock with your right hand, use your left hand to pull
the cassette latch toward you to release the cassette.

112 REMOVING THE CASSETTE
4 While continuing to lift the safety lock, pull out the cassette a few inches. The
cassette is now unlatched. Let go of the safety lock and fully remove the
cassette, as follows:
5 To pull the cassette out:
! No cart: With one person at each side, pull out the cassette completely
and carry it to the loading area.
! Cart: See Using the Optional Cart.
6 Now replenish the cassette or replace with a full cassette.

Replenishing the Cassette

" To replenish the cassette
1 Retract the dust cover if necessary. See “Using the Dust Cover (Optional)” on
page 118.
NOTE: To use a larger plate than before, move the side and top guides out of
the way.
1 Top guide
2 Side guides
2 Position plates emulsion-side up into the cassette, one at a time:
! Align the bottom edge against the four bottom tabs of the cassette.
! Center the plates horizontally, within ±2.5mm (±0.1 inch). Use the align-
ment ruler below.
! Remove the slipsheets between the plates.
! Load up to 50 6-mil plates, 25 12-mil plates, or 19 16-mil plates.
WARNING: Be sure all slipsheets are removed. Failure to remove all slipsheets may result in
the equipment overheating, the creation of a fire hazard, and will void all
product warranties.

114 REPLENISHING THE CASSETTE
1 Alignment ruler
3 Loosen the two side guides and slide them in against the sides of the plates to
secure the plates side-to-side in the center position.
4 Move the top guide to the positioning hole near the top edge of the plates and
rotate it against the stack of plates.

5 Replace the cassette.
Replacing the Cassette
NOTE: For easy replacement, use the optional cart. See “Using the Optional Cart”
on page 120.
WARNING: Two people are required for replacement. A full cassette is very heavy.
" To replace the cassette

1 Be sure the plate loader is in the horizontal position.
2 With one person at each side, carry the full cassette to the engine. It is helpful
to have a table positioned in front of the engine.

116 REPLACING THE CASSETTE
3 Position the cassette so the arrow on the cassette lines up with the arrow on
the plate loader.
4 Roll the cassette all the way into the plate loader.
5 Push the end of the cassette firmly into the plate loader until it latches.
NOTE: If the cassette is not latched, an error message appears and the plate
loader cannot be moved to the run position.
6 Move the plate loader to the run position.
7 Optional: Pull the dust cover down to the run position.

Moving Plate Loader to Run Position
WARNING: To avoid injury, stand clear of the front of the engine. To avoid equipment
damage, ensure there is nothing to obstruct the movement of the plate loader.
" To move the plate loader

2 In the Job-Level Automation Setup window, click the Move to Run button.
3 Click OK to close the Move Plate Loader reminder. Push the right or left green
button on top of the engine. The plate loader moves to the upright (run)
position.
1 Plate loader button
Plate loader in upright (run) position
4 Update the Job-Level Automation Setup window with plate type and
number.

118 UPDATING JOB-LEVEL AUTOMATION DATA
5 Optional: To minimize dust, pull the dust cover down to the run position click
stops. Do not close it all the way down to its storage position or the system
will not run. See Using the Dust Cover for details. Keep it in place until you
reload.
Updating Job-Level Automation Data

" To update the cassette data
2 From the dropdown list, select the plate type currently loaded in the cassette.
NOTE: If the plate name is not available, add the plate to the plate database.
3 Enter the number of loaded plates (50 or less) into the text box next to the
plate name.
4 Click Apply to accept the change, or OK to accept the change and close the
window. The information appears in the upper left corner of the console.
Using the Dust Cover (Optional)

The dust cover minimizes dust on plates in the cassette. There are three click
positions for the latches:
■ Retracted: When not in use, unlatch the dust cover and slide it to the top of
the plate loader.
■ Run position: While the cassette is on the engine, pull the dust cover down
until it just covers the exposed plate area and engage the two side latches into
the click stops marked by the arrows.
WARNING: If the dust cover is in the storage position when on the engine, the system cannot
deliver plates. An error is displayed.

■ Cassette storage position: For maximum protection while the cassette is off
the engine, pull the dust cover all the way down and engage the two side
latches into the click stops at the bottom of the cassette.
1 1
2 2
3 3
1 Retracted position for dust cover (not in use)

2 Run position for dust cover
3 Cassette storage position (full coverage)
" To operate the latch
! Slide both latches toward the center of the cassette to disengage the locking
pins from the click stops.
Closeup of latch

120 USING THE OPTIONAL CART
Dust cover in use
Using the Optional Cart

The cart facilitates removing and replacing a cassette. The cart tabletop has a
positioning arrow, tracks for the cassette wheels, and wheel blocks to secure the
cassette on the cart.

1 Arrow on cart tabletop

2 Track for cassette wheels
3 Wheel blocks to stop cassette
Before you begin: Move the plate loader to the horizontal position.
" To remove the cassette from the plate loader

1 Unlatch the cassette; see “Removing the Cassette” on page 111 for details.
2 Roll the cart to the front of the engine. Line up the arrow on the cart tabletop
with the arrows on the plate loader.
1 Arrows lined up

Position the tabletop so the tracks are under the cassette wheels.
NOTE: The cart tabletop must be at the correct height for rolling out the cassette.
If it is not, see “Adjusting the Cart Height” on page 123.
3 Roll the cassette onto the cart, with the cassette wheels in the tracks. Roll the
front wheels over the wheel blocks to secure the cassette on the cart.
Cassette on cart
4 Roll the cart to the loading table.
5 Adjust the cart height to match the table, if necessary. See “Adjusting the Cart
Height” on page 123.
6 Roll the empty cassette onto the loading table.
7 Replenish the cassette.
" To roll a full cassette onto the cart

1 Roll the cart to the loading table.
2 Adjust the height if necessary. See “Adjusting the Cart Height” on page 123.
3 Roll the cassette onto the cart, wheels in tracks, until the front wheels are
past the wheel blocks.
" To replace a full cassette

1 Ensure the plate loader on the engine is in the horizontal position.

2 Roll the cart to the engine, lining up the arrow on the cassette with the arrow
on the plate loader.
Arrows lined up
3 Adjust the cart height as needed. See “Adjusting the Cart Height” on
page 123.
4 Roll the cassette all the way into the plate loader.
5 Remove the cart. Push the end of the cassette firmly into the plate loader
until it latches.
NOTE: If the cassette does not latch in the plate loader, an error message
appears and the plate loader cannot move into the run position.
6 Move the plate loader to the run position.
Adjusting the Cart The height of the cart tabletop should line up with the cassette wheels when
preparing to remove the cassette from the plate loader. The height may have to
Height be adjusted again when removing the cassette to a loading table.
" To adjust the height

1 Step on the black rubber foot pedal repeatedly to raise the cart to just above
the desired height.

1 Foot pedal
2 Push the metal lever to the right to lower the tabletop to the exact height.
1 Lever to adjust tabletop height

Manually Loading Plates on a Job-Level

Automation System
Disable automation to image one or more plates of a different size than currently
in the cassette. When Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX sends a job requiring a
different plate size, the console displays a prompt to insert the proper plate.
Before you begin: Plate loader must be in the run position and a cassette must be
present.
NOTE: Retract the dust cover if in use. See “Using the Dust Cover (Optional)” on
page 118.
" To manually load plates

2 Click the offline button to disable automation. The separator curtain rises in
front of the plate stack.
Separator curtain rising
3 Insert a single plate of the proper size (as prompted on the console) in front
of the curtain, emulsion-side up. Position the bottom edge into the input slot.
Center it horizontally, using the alignment ruler in front of the plate.

126 MANUALLY LOADING PLATES ON A JOB-LEVEL AUTOMATION SYSTEM
1 Alignment ruler
4 Press one of the two green buttons on the engine. When ready, the system
inserts the plate into the engine and loads the plate on the drum.
1 Press green button to stage the plate
NOTE: When automation is disabled, the buttons function as staging buttons.

They do not move the plate loader as they do when automation is enabled.
5 To load another plate, wait for the prompt. Repeat steps 3 and 4.
" To resume automatic operation

2 Click the online button to enable automation. The separator curtain drops
down and the system resumes delivering plates from the cassette.

CHAPTER
7 Fully Automatic
Operation
! Applying ID Labels to Cassettes .................................................................... 128
! Accessing the Cassette Loading Area ......................................................... 129
! Removing a Cassette from a Thermal or Yellow-light Violet System 130
! Changing PlateManager Cassettes on a Thermal or Yellow-light Violet Sys-
tem ............................................................................................................................ 132
! Removing or Inserting a Cassette on a White-light Violet System . 133
! Loading a PlateManager Cassette ................................................................ 137
! Inserting a Cassette into a Thermal or Yellow-light Violet System 140
! Updating the Cassette Information .............................................................. 141
! Choosing a New Plate Name .......................................................................... 142
! Viewing Cassette Information ........................................................................ 142
! Removing Slipsheets on a White-light Violet System .......................... 143
! Resetting the Slipsheet Counter and Warning Level on a White-light Violet
System ..................................................................................................................... 144
! Manually Loading Plates on a Fully Automatic System (Thermal and Yellow-
light Violet Only) ................................................................................................. 145
127
128 APPLYING ID LABELS TO CASSETTES
Applying ID Labels to Cassettes

Coded ID Labels
Each cassette must be identified by a unique ID number from 1 to 15, assigned

when you apply a coded ID label to the end of the cassette. The system reads
these ID numbers every time you start up PlateManager or load a new cassette,
and updates the PlateManager dialog box to display the location of the cassettes
by ID number.
Fifteen coded ID labels are provided with your system. Before using PlateMan-
ager, apply an ID label to each cassette.
" To apply a label

1 Locate the two raised squares at the center of the back edge of the cassette
(edge furthest from the ruler).
2 Wipe the area to be covered by the label with an Opti-wipe or a similar

product (alcohol-moistened cleaning pad).
3 Apply the label so the cutouts fit snugly around the raised squares.

7 FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION 129
4 The cassette is now identified by the number on the label.
Side labels
After you have assigned an ID number to a cassette as described above, write

that number on the two blank labels on both sides of each cassette. These labels
can be viewed through a side door window on PlateManager, so you can visually
check the position of loaded cassettes.
NOTE: Use a black dry-erase marker (such as a Sanford Expo series 83000 or
84000) when writing temporary information, such as plate size or job ID, on the
cassette labels. Erase and rewrite as needed.
Accessing the Cassette Loading Area

" To access a cassette or cassette position
2 Click the Unload button next to the data fields for the cassette you wish to
remove or the position you wish to load. As soon as PlateManager is ready,
the selected cassette or empty slot moves to the access position.
! Thermal and yellow-light violet system: The status light on top of PlateM-
anager turns on (steady, not flashing) to signal when the cassette door is
unlocked.
! White-light violet system: The status light on top of the engine turns on
(steady, not flashing) and a status icon on the console blinks green to
signal when the cassette/slipsheet access door can be opened. Wait for
the indicators before opening the door to avoid loss of plates and a
possible reboot requirement.
3 White-light violet systems: Unlatch the cassette/slipsheet access door and

open the hinged door. See “Removing or Inserting a Cassette on a White-light
Violet System” on page 133.
Important: If a job is in process, the cassette will not move and the door will
not unlock/open until the current plate has moved to the top conveyor
(thermal and yellow-light violet systems), or all plates have exited the system
(white-light violet systems). This may take several seconds. Look for the
steady status light to indicate the door is unlocked.

130 REMOVING A CASSETTE FROM A THERMAL OR YELLOW-LIGHT VIOLET SYSTEM
Removing a Cassette from a Thermal or Yellow-

light Violet System
NOTE: If the door does not unlock, use the lock override button. See “Using the
Override Button to Unlock the Cassette Door (Thermal and Yellow-light Systems
Only)” on page 205.
" To remove
1 If the slipsheet guide on PlateManager is in place, hook the cables attached to
the lower corners to the upper set of hooks. Move the slipsheet bin out of the
way.
Closeup of hook
2 Pull open both supporting rails located beneath the cassette loading door,
until they click into position.

3 Pull down on the handles of the cassette door to open it.

132 CHANGING PLATEMANAGER CASSETTES ON A THERMAL OR YELLOW-LIGHT VIOLET SYSTEM
NOTE: Whenever a PlateManager door is open, the interlock dialog box is

displayed on the control console for your reference.
4 Pull the cassette out fully onto the rails.
5 Load the cassette or change cassettes.
Changing PlateManager Cassettes on a Thermal

or Yellow-light Violet System
" To change cassettes
1 Remove an existing cassette onto the rails.
2 With one person on either side, lift the cassette off the rails and store it.
3 With one person on either side, lift the new cassette (empty or preloaded)
onto the rails, so the coded ID label end goes in first, and the ruler end last.
NOTE: All cassettes must have a unique ID label affixed to the outside rear
edge.
4 Load plates into the cassette if necessary.
5 Insert the cassette into PlateManager and close the door.
NOTE: When the door is closed, PlateManager reads the ID number of the new
cassette and updates the cassette number in the PlateManager dialog box on
the control console.

Removing or Inserting a Cassette on a White-

light Violet System
For details on cart operation, see separate cart instructions.
" To dock the cart

1 Unlock the cassette/slipsheet access door. See “Accessing the Cassette
Loading Area” on page 129 for details.
2 Once the status light on top of the engine is lit steadily and the status icon on
the control console indicates the door can be opened, unlatch the door.
3 Open the door.

2 Slipsheets

134 REMOVING OR INSERTING A CASSETTE ON A WHITE-LIGHT VIOLET SYSTEM
NOTE: This is a convenient time to remove slipsheets. Be sure to reset the

counter. See “Resetting the Slipsheet Counter and Warning Level on a White-
light Violet System” on page 144.
4 Open the door at least 90 degrees for cart access.
1 Cassette opening
2 Positioning bracket
5 Roll the cart up to the side of the loading area and dock it. Raise the cart until
the positioning cone clears the positioning bracket.
NOTE: For details on raising and lowering the cart, see separate instructions.
6 Aim the cart so the cone fits in the bracket, keeping the cart parallel to the
PlateManager. There will be a slight gap between the cart and PlateManager.
7 Lower the cart so the cone housing rests on the bracket. The cart is now at the
correct height for cassette removal.
1 Positioning-cone housing resting on bracket
8 Apply the foot brake.

9 Open the cassette lock on the cart, allowing cassette wheels to roll into the
track.
1 Cassette lock open
" To remove a cassette

1 Pull the cassette out fully onto the cart.
2 If there are plates in the cassette, put the cassette cover in position over the
plates to minimize the exposure to light.

136 REMOVING OR INSERTING A CASSETTE ON A WHITE-LIGHT VIOLET SYSTEM
3 Close the cassette lock on the cart to secure the cassette wheels.
1 Cassette lock closed
" To insert a cassette

1 Remove the cassette cover.
2 Push the cassette into PlateManager until it is fully seated.

" To resume operation

1 Release the foot brake.
2 Undock the cart and move it out of the way.
3 Close the cassette/slipsheet access door firmly, until it latches.
Loading a PlateManager Cassette

For capacity, see “PlateManager Capacity” on page 31.
Loading tips for white-light violet systems:
■ Load cassettes in a yellow (safe) light environment.
■ Set the cart to a convenient height for loading plates and apply the brake.
■ Once the cassette is loaded with plates, use the cassette cover to transport the
cassette into the white-light environment.
■ Tilt the cart top to fit through the doorway, and then level the cart in order to
dock it at PlateManager.
NOTE: For details instructions on cart operation, see separate instructions.

138 LOADING A PLATEMANAGER CASSETTE
" To load a cassette
NOTE: There are three stops that hold the plate stack in position; two side stops
and one rear stop.
1 Stops
2 Ruler for centering plate stack
1 Loosen the knobs and slide the plate stops out of the way, if necessary.
2 Be sure the cassette is clean and clear of debris.
3 Load plates, with slipsheets between them, emulsion-side down in the

cassette. Include one of the cardboard protective sheets from the plate
package at the bottom of the stack, with a slipsheet between the cardboard
and the first plate. If you are adding to an existing stack, be sure there is a
slipsheet but no cardboard between plates.
Slipsheets between plates are necessary for reliable plate delivery. PlateMan-
ager removes and delivers them into an external or internal bin.
NOTE: If a slipsheet is missing, a warning/error message is displayed during

operation. Depending on your configuration, you may be able to continue.
The stack should be flush against the front, and centered from side to side.
Use the ruler printed on the bottom of the cassette to center the stack.

Some plates have an iridescent band along the edge of the uncoated side. To
make sure the system recognizes the plate, place this edge next to one of the
movable plate stops rather than next to the fixed plate stops at the front of the
cassette.
4 Make a note of the number of plates loaded. Do not exceed the capacity of the
cassette.
5 Slide all three stops up against the plates so they press loosely on the edges of
the plate stack. Tighten the knobs to secure them.
NOTE: Positioning the plate stops too snugly against the stack may prevent
the plates from being picked off the stack.
6 White-light violet systems:
! Push down over the surface of the top plate to make the plate stack more
light-tight.
! Place the light-tight cover over the cassette.
! Adjust the tilt as required by the safe-light room door, if required.
! Release the cart brake.
! Push the cart into the white-light environment.
7 Be sure the cassette is oriented for insertion into the PlateManager as shown
in the following illustration.

140 INSERTING A CASSETTE INTO A THERMAL OR YELLOW-LIGHT VIOLET SYSTEM
NOTE: Each cassette should have a unique ID label affixed to the outside rear
edge.
Inserting a Cassette into a Thermal or Yellow-

light Violet System
" To insert
1 Once the cassette is loaded and on the rails, push it all the way into PlateM-
anager and close the loading door.
NOTE: Ensure the cassette is oriented correctly, with the front edge of the
plate stack going in last.

2 Remove the cables from the slipsheet guide and lower the guide to its opera-
tional position. Move the slipsheet bin back under the guide.
3 Return to the console and update the plate count and plate information as
necessary.
Updating the Cassette Information

Click the PlateManager button on the control console to display the PlateMan-
ager dialog box if not already open.
" To update the information after loading the same plate type and size
1 Enter the number of plates loaded into the text box next to the cassette
description.

142 CHOOSING A NEW PLATE NAME
NOTE: When you do so, plate count is automatically updated in the

PlateManager Cassettes dialog box.
2 Click OK.
" To update the information after loading different plate type or size
! See “Choosing a New Plate Name” on page 142.
Choosing a New Plate Name

Use this procedure to assign a plate to a cassette.
" To choose a new plate name

1 Click the PlateManager button on the control console to display the PlateM-
anager dialog box if not already open.
2 Click Cassettes in the PlateManager dialog box.
3 In the PlateManager Cassettes dialog box select the Cassette number to

update from the drop-down list.
4 Select a Plate Name from the drop-down list.
5 Enter the number of plates loaded and click OK.
6 The PlateManager dialog box is automatically updated with the new plate
name and count. Click OK to close.
Viewing Cassette Information

! To view the following information, click the PlateManager button on the
control console to display the PlateManager dialog box.
! Cassette numbers and plate name of plates loaded in the cassettes (up to
four)
! Cassette locations (four positions)
! Plate count for each cassette

Removing Slipsheets on a White-light Violet

System
A status icon on the control console warns you to remove slipsheets when the
count reaches 90% of the slipsheet limit entered in the PlateManager window.
NOTE: For convenience, remove slipsheets while unloading or loading cassettes.
" To empty the slipsheet bin

2 Click the Slipsheet Door button to notify the system that you want to open the
door. As soon as access is available, the ready status icon appears on the
control console (see “Cassette and Slipsheet Access” on page 95) and the
status light on top of the engine turns on (steady, not flashing).
3 Unlatch the cassette/slipsheet access door.
4 Open the door.

144 RESETTING THE SLIPSHEET COUNTER AND WARNING LEVEL ON A WHITE-LIGHT VIOLET SYSTEM

2 Slipsheets
5 Remove all the slipsheets and close the door firmly, until it latches.
6 Click the Slipsheet Count button on the control console to reset the count to
zero.
Resetting the Slipsheet Counter and Warning

Level on a White-light Violet System
" To reset the slipsheet counter after emptying the bin
anager window.
2 Click the Slipsheet Count button. It resets to zero.
" To set the slipsheet warning level
The system tracks the number of slipsheets in the collection area by incre-
menting the Slipsheet Count for every slipsheet retrieved. A status icon on the
control console warns you to remove slipsheets when the count reaches 90% of
the number you enter in Slipsheet Limit.
anager window.

2 Enter a new number in the Slipsheet Limit text box. The current count is
displayed below.
! Click OK or Apply to activate the new limit.
Manually Loading Plates on a Fully Automatic

System (Thermal and Yellow-light Violet Only)
NOTE: In manual mode, PlateManager is not used to load plates. You stage plates
manually and the engine, exit conveyor, L-bridge, and online processor operate
as usual. Manual mode continues until you put PlateManager online again.
" To manually load plates

1 Click the PlateManager button in the control console to display the PlateM-
anager dialog box.
2 Click the offline button to put PlateManager offline.
3 Click OK. The input conveyor lifts up for manual loading.
NOTE: If necessary, lift it manually, but lift only the top frame.
4 Select the plate name to be manually loaded and send the manual job. A
prompt to insert a plate of the appropriate size is displayed on the control
console.
5 Position the plate on the input conveyor. Center it horizontally and lower the
bottom edge into the engine input slot.
6 Press one of the two green buttons on either side of the input conveyor. When
the engine is ready, the plate drops into the engine and is imaged.
7 When imaging is complete, stage another plate manually or resume

automatic mode.
" To resume automatic mode
NOTE: Be sure the previous plate is completed before resuming automatic mode.
1 Click the PlateManager button in the control console to display the PlateM-
anager dialog box, if not open.

146 MANUALLY LOADING PLATES ON A FULLY AUTOMATIC SYSTEM (THERMAL AND YELLOW-LIGHT VIOLET ONLY)
2 Click the online button to put PlateManager online.
3 Click OK. The input conveyor lowers to the auto load position.
4 Select the plate name for the next job, and send the job. Automatic loading
resumes.

CHAPTER
8 Exposure
!
!
!
!
Overview of Setting Exposure ........................................................................
Plate Definitions ..................................................................................................
Running an Exposure Test ...............................................................................
Evaluating Positive Linear Plates ..................................................................
148
148
150
152
! Evaluating ThermoFuse Plates ....................................................................... 155
! Evaluating Negative PhotoPolymer N91V Plates ................................... 159
! Setting Exposure Values ................................................................................. 159
! Readjusting Exposure Values .......................................................................... 160
147
148 OVERVIEW OF SETTING EXPOSURE
Overview of Setting Exposure

To set exposure for a set of plates with the same emulsion number:
■ Verify processor conditions (temperature, dwell time/speed, chemistry age,

replenishment) and plate conditions (expiration date, storage conditions).
■ Create and run an exposure test using the Exposure Array script located on
the desktop of the PC running Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX.
■ Evaluate the test to determine the exposure values to use.
■ Enter the value in the Set Exposure window of the Avalon control console,
accessed from the Operations menu or the exposure button.
When you run a job using these plates, evaluate the image. To fine-tune the
exposure setting within a batch of plates, adjust the exposure value in Exposure
Settings.
NOTE: The exposure wedge is imaged at 2400 dpi. The value obtained is used for
all resolutions.
The platesetter uses the exposure information in its plate database and adjusts
imaging according to the plate name. Use all plates in one emulsion batch
number before setting exposure for a new batch of plates with same plate name.
Plate Definitions
The parameters you select for the exposure test vary according to the plate type.

8 EXPOSURE 149
Plate Type Definition by Exposure Polarity and Linearity

Polarity/Linearity Definition Examples
Positive working The platesetter images (writes) the non-printing ThermoStar P970
plate background. This area is then removed during pro- :Elite
cessing. Ink on press is transferred to the areas LT2/:Ampio
where coating remains. Lithostar LAP-V
Negative working The platesetter images (writes) the printing image. Azura
plate This area is then hardened and remains in place Amigo
during processing. The non-written areas are pro- N91V
cessed away. Ink on press is transferred to the N92V
areas where coating remains.
Linear Plate Expo- The checkerboard patterns on the exposed plates ThermoStar P970
sure are balanced and equal. The 1-99% tonal scale :Elite
renders a ratio of approximately 1:1 between the LT2/:Ampio
desired values and the final result. Lithostar LAP-V
Non-linear Plate Optimum exposure is defined as an overexposure Azura
Exposure beyond the normal linear tone rendering point, Amigo
usually to provide for image hardness and press N91V
runlength stability. Checkerboard matching crite- N92V
ria cannot be used for exposure setup. Custom dig-
ital wedges, with a response tuned to the targeted
overexposure level, are required. An alternative
exposure setup specifies using the threshold
(scum-step) exposure, and then applying an expo-
sure multiplier factor.
Agfa Digital Plate Support in Avalon Platesetters

Plate Imager Description Imaging Polarity Tint Linearity Exposure Wedge
ThermoStar P970 Thermal General Use Commercial Positive Linear Linear_DWedge2400200.tif
or small version
:Elite Thermal Non-Bake Commercial Positive Linear :Linear_DWedge2400200.tif
or small version
LT2/Ampio Thermal General Use Commercial Positive Linear Linear_DWedge2400200.tif
or small version
Azura Thermal ThermoFuse Chem-Free Negative Non-Linear ThermoFuse_2400210_V1
Amigo Thermal Thermofuse Negative Non-Linear ThermoFuse_2400210_V1
LithoStar LAP-V Violet High speed Silver Positive Linear Linear_DWedge2400200.tif
or small version
N91V Violet Photopolymer Newspaper Negative Non-Linear Linear_DWedge2400200.tif
or small version
N92V Violet Photopolymer Commercial Negative Non-Linear Linear_DWedge2400200.tif
or small version

150 RUNNING AN EXPOSURE TEST
Running an Exposure Test

An exposure test consists of one or more exposure arrays, made up of multiple
exposure wedges. Each wedge has a series of checkerboards or patterns. These
wedges appear in incremental exposure steps, each wedge displaying a different
exposure.
For best imaging results, set the exposure in the platesetter immediately after
completing this test.
Before you begin:
■ Verify the expiration date and storage conditions of the plate.
■ Ensure that processor parameters and fluids are at their proper level and
developer chemistry is within the usable life expectancy.
■ If you are using a system with job-level automation or a PlateManager, be

sure the cassette or PlateManager is loaded with the plate type to be tested.
■ If you are using a manual system, position an appropriate plate on the

loading tray.
■ Run the test from the PC running Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX.
" To set up the test

1 Deactivate the Avalon platesetter in the PC running Apogee PrintDrive/
ApogeeX.
2 Double-click the Exposure Array shortcut icon on the desktop of the imaging
PC to start the exposure script.
3 A window is displayed with a dropdown list of all plate types stored in the
plate database. Scroll through the list and select the plate to test.
NOTE: If using a new plate size, add it to the plate database before running an
exposure array.
4 Click OK.

8 EXPOSURE 151
! If using a job-level or fully automatic system, the plate is loaded.
! If using a manual system, press the green staging button to load the plate.
5 The Select Parameters window is displayed. Make the appropriate selections

in the Test Value column of the window.
For thermal platesetters:

Parameter Test Value (Example) Description
Exposure 250 Starting exposure value, at the under-
exposed end of the range. The normal
range is 100 - 600.
Increment 20 Represents the increment in exposure
value between wedge. an increment
of 20 is recommended; less than 20 is
hard to see.
Steps 15 Number of wedges. Select as many
increments as can fit on the plate,
without exceeding an upper value of
600.
Image file Sm_Linear_DWedge2400200.tif Wedge file to be used for the test.
Linear_Dwedge2400200.tif Select one of four TIFF files, according
Sm_Thermofuse_2400210_v1.tif to the plate type* and size. Use an
Thermofuse_2400210_v1.tif “SM” file for smaller plates.
Plate Type Positive or Negative Select according to plate type.
*Refer to “Plate Definitions” on page 148 to determine the correct image file.
For violet platesetters with Lithostar LAP-V plates:

Exposure 200 Starting exposure value, at the under-
exposed end of the range. The normal
range is 100 - 600.
value between wedges. An increment
hard to see.
600.
Image file Sm_Linear_DWedge2400200.tif Wedge file to be used for the test.
Linear_Dwedge2400200.tif Select one of two TIFF files, according
to the plate size. Use an “SM” file for
smaller plates.
Plate Type Positive

152 EVALUATING POSITIVE LINEAR PLATES
For violet platesetters with PhotoPolymer N91 plates:

Exposure 350 Starting exposure value. The normal
range is 100 - 600.
value between wedges. An increment
hard to see.
600.
Image file Sm_Linear_Dwedge2400200.tif Wedge file to be used for the test.
Linear_Dwedge2400200.tif Select one of two TIFF files, according
to the plate size. Use an “SM” file for
smaller plates.
Plate Type Positive Although the plate type is nega-
tive, run the exposure test with
positive polarity.
6 Click OK to begin imaging the plate.
NOTE: For evaluation purposes, the plate should not be baked.
Evaluating Positive Linear Plates

The control wedge for positive linear plates uses checkerboard patterns.
For example:
1
Agfa DigiControl 6.2.8 wedge
1 A checkerboard within the wedge

8 EXPOSURE 153
Enlargement of a single 1x1 pixel checkerboard on an 8x8 pixel background
" To find the best exposure value

1 Determine the best exposure by looking at the exposure array. Visually
compare the 1x1 checkerboard circles to the 8x8 backgrounds and locate the
1x1 checkerboard that is slightly lighter than the 8x8 background. The
wedge that contains this checkerboard represents the optimum exposure.
2 Locate the exposure value for the wedge, listed at the right edge of the
wedge. This is the exposure value to enter in the Set Exposure window of the
Avalon control console.
NOTE: Monitor the exposure setting over time, and as plate/developer batches
are changed, and adjust as necessary.

154 EVALUATING POSITIVE LINEAR PLATES
For example:
1 2
An exposure array
1 Checkerboard.
2 The exposure values of each wedge are listed at the right.
Close-up of the checkerboard:

8 EXPOSURE 155
Close-up of the key pattern area

1 Wedge is underexposed. The 1x1 checkerboard is dark compared to the 8x8 background.
2 Minimum exposure. The 1x1 checkerboard is slightly dark compared to the background.
3 Optimum exposure. The 1x1 checkerboard matches the background.
4 Maximum exposure. The 1x1 checkerboard is slightly light compared to the background.
Evaluating ThermoFuse Plates

Exposure on ThermoFuse plates is optimized through the use of the
ThermoFuse_2400210_V1 exposure control wedge. This wedge contains
stochastically placed symmetrical patterns compared to a tint background.
Optimizing these targets on the wedge builds in the correct amount of overexpo-
sure to achieve the desired run lengths and small dot formation.
NOTE: Monitor the exposure setting over time, and as plate/developer/clean out
gum batches are changed, and adjust as necessary.
Typical range of exposure settings:

156 EVALUATING THERMOFUSE PLATES
Platesetter Amigo plates Azura plates

E/S Models 490 - 540 530 - 570
XT Model 460 - 510 510 - 550
Agfa Digicontrol ThermoFuse Neg wedge V1:
D and K Patterns L Pattern

Slow scan direction
Fast scan direction
NOTE: Plate screen percentages (conventional and Sublima hybrid tints only)
can accurately be measured with a thresholding dotmeter such as CCDot only
after all gum has been rinsed off with clean water.

8 EXPOSURE 157
Amigo Plate Evaluation
1 Underexposure: D pattern is light compared to background. Print quality: Dot sharpening

and risk of unstable tint reproduction. Run length: below specification.
2 Target optimum exposure: D pattern matches background. Tint reproduction (200lpi
abs): 2-98%. Overall print quality: Good. Run length: Good (up to 100,000 depending on
press conditions).
3 Overexposure: D pattern is dark. Tint reproduction (200lpi abs): 2-98%. Overall print
quality: Poor. High dot gain risk.

158 EVALUATING THERMOFUSE PLATES
Azura Plate Evaluation
1 Underexposure: K and L patterns are light compared to background. Print Quality: Dot
sharpening and risk of unstable tint reproduction. Run length: below specification.
2 Target optimum exposure: K and L pattern match background. Tint reproduction (200lpi
abs): 2-98%. Overall print quality: Good. Run length: Good (up to 100,000 depending on
press conditions).
3 Overexposure: K and L patterns dark. Tint reproduction (200lpi abs): 2-98%. Overall print
quality: Poor. High dot gain risk.

8 EXPOSURE 159
Evaluating Negative PhotoPolymer N91V Plates

Find the threshold exposure (where the image is first detectable on the plate,
also called the scum step); 150 exposure units above that will be the optimum
exposure value. Typical threshold values are 350 - 450 exposure units; typical
optimum exposure values are 500 - 580. Tint reproduction at 150lpi ABS is 2 -
97%. Prepress curve must be applied for dot gain.
A negative photopolymer N91V exposure array

1 Threshold exposure.
2 Optimum exposure, 150 units above threshold.
Setting Exposure Values

Before you begin: You need your exposure test.
" To set values

1 Put the engine offline by clicking the offline button.
2 Click the exposure button to display the Set Exposure window.
3 Identify the plate for which you must set an exposure value.

160 READJUSTING EXPOSURE VALUES
! Click the down-arrow button in Plate Name and select the plate name.
4 In the exposure dialog box, enter the correct exposure value.
NOTE: If the Expanded Plate Database feature is turned off, this dialog box
may have two resolution text boxes, 1200 and 2400. Enter the same exposure
value in both.
5 Set the new exposure values:
! Click Apply to set the values and keep Set Exposure open; click OK to set
the values and close Set Exposure.
6 To save the test plate for future reference, store it in a dark location.
Readjusting Exposure Values

Before you begin: You need your exposure test and a production plate with the
same emulsion numbers as the test plate.
NOTE: An exposure wedge (Agfa DigiControl 6.2.8.eps) is placed on the non-

printable area of each plate during imposition. It is available in positive and
negative versions, and is used in evaluation.
" To readjust exposure settings

1 Find the exposure wedge on the exposure test that is most similar to the
wedge on the production plate.
2 Determine whether the checkerboards (circles) on the production plate are

within your acceptable range. Compare these checkerboards with the
exposure steps on the test that are within your acceptable ± exposure range.
! If the checkerboards are within your acceptable range, do not adjust your
exposure setting.
! If the checkerboards are not within your acceptable range, calculate the
difference between the exposure on the production plate and the correct
exposure on the test plate.
Example: If the production plate is slightly overexposed so the exposure

wedge matches one that is one step above the correct exposure on the test

8 EXPOSURE 161
plate, and the increment between steps on the test plate is 20, adjust the
value in Exposure to 20 units less than the current value.
3 Enter the new value in Set Exposure > Exposure. Click Apply or OK.

162 READJUSTING EXPOSURE VALUES

CHAPTER
9 Resolving Errors
! About Error Messages ........................................................................................
! Instructions for Clearing Each Error .............................................................
" Job-Level
Automation Errors ........................................................................................
165
166
168
" PlateManager Errors ................................................................................... 169
" Punch Errors .................................................................................................. 173
! Resolving a Loading Error ................................................................................ 174
! Removing a Slipsheet from the Input Slot ................................................ 174
! Resolving a Plate Jam in the Exit Conveyor ............................................. 175
! Resolving a Possible Plate in Drum Error .................................................. 176
! Resolving a JLA Cassette Error ....................................................................... 177
! Resolving a Wrong Plate Size Error ............................................................. 177
! Resolving an Air Pressure Error ...................................................................... 178
! Resolving a Plate Size Out of Range Error ................................................ 179
! Resolving Most Plate Load and Unload Errors ......................................... 179
! Resolving a JLA Loading Error ........................................................................ 180
! Resolving a Plate Loader Already in Position Error ................................ 181
! Resolving a JLA Cassette Not Latched Error ............................................. 181
! Resolving a Plate Loader Position Error ..................................................... 181
! Moving Plate Loader to Run Position for Startup ................................... 182
! Resolving an Operation Not Allowed Error ............................................... 182
! Resolving an Automation Control Not Allowed Error ............................ 182
! Error Recovery Still Running ........................................................................... 183
! Resolving a Parameter Error ........................................................................... 183
! Resolving a RIP Communications Error ...................................................... 183
! Resolving a Diagnostic Page Not Allowed Error ..................................... 184
! Resolving a Vacuum Error ................................................................................ 184
! Resolving a Processor or Output Device Error ......................................... 184
! Resolving an AutoFocus or Carriage Position Warning ........................ 185
! Resolving an Interlock Error ........................................................................... 185
! Resolving a Chiller Error ................................................................................... 186
! Resolving a De-skew Failure .......................................................................... 186
! Resolving a No Plates Detected Error ......................................................... 187
! Resolving Invalid Cassette Data Error ......................................................... 187
! Resolving an Engine Not in Valid State Error ........................................... 188
! Resolving a PlateManager Input Error ........................................................ 188
! Resolving a Plate Jam on the Input Conveyor ......................................... 189
! Resolving a Plate Too Large on the Input Conveyor Error ................... 189
! Resolving a Plate Jam on the Nela Loader ............................................... 190
! Resolving an L-bridge Error ............................................................................. 190
! Resolving an L-bridge Warning ..................................................................... 191
163
164 RESOLVING ERRORS
! Resolving a Problem with Top Plate in Current Cassette .................... 192

! Resolving a Top Conveyor Wrong Length Error ....................................... 193
! Resolving a Slipsheet Not Detected Error .................................................. 193
! Resolving Most Inverter Errors ....................................................................... 194
! Clearing a Plate Jam in the Inverter ............................................................ 195
! Resolving a Slipsheet Jam or Blocked Exit Sensor ................................. 195
! Resolving a PlateManager Interlock Error ................................................. 196
! Removing a Plate from the Inverter ............................................................. 197
! Clearing a Slipsheet Jam at Startup ............................................................. 197
! Removing a Plate from the Top Conveyor ................................................. 198
! Resolving a No Cassette(s) Error .................................................................... 199
! Resolving a Cassette Load Door Open Error .............................................. 199
! Resolving a Read Cassette ID Error .............................................................. 200
! Resolving a Not Enough Cassettes Error .................................................... 201
! Resolving an Elevator Slide Tray Distance Discrepancy ....................... 201
! Resolving a Punch Error .................................................................................... 202

9 RESOLVING ERRORS 165
About Error Messages

The control console reports errors from the engine. For semi-automatic systems,
it also reports errors from the exit conveyor and online processor. For automatic
systems, it also reports errors from the plate loader or the PlateManager. An
error message includes a unique identification number and a brief error descrip-
tion. For errors requiring user intervention, the message also includes a
description of the required action.
There are three types of error messages:
■ Warning and Status Icons
Warning and Status Icons inform you about situations you may need to
address, but that usually do not prevent continued operation. The system
may try to correct the situation automatically, or the warning may remind
you to do something, such as performing a maintenance task or removing a
plate from the output tray. Read the message, respond to any recommended
action, and click OK to close the error window.
■ Errors that Require Corrective Action
These are errors that you can clear without the help of a service person. The
message includes an Action Needed line that tells you briefly how to clear the
error.
■ Fatal Errors
These errors may require the assistance of an authorized service person.

These messages request that you reboot the engine, because rebooting may
resolve the error. The message may tell you to wait for plates to flush before
rebooting.
If rebooting does not resolve the problem, call your Agfa service representa-
tive and report the error number and message.
For detailed, step-by-step procedures on how to resolve an error, see

“Instructions for Clearing Each Error” on page 166.
TIP: In some error situations (especially with white-light violet systems), it is

helpful to set the front-end software to “single separation collation” to minimize
loss of plates .

166 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEARING EACH ERROR
Instructions for Clearing Each Error

When an error occurs, an error message and identification number appear on
the control console. Click “Details” to display detailed instructions on clearing
the error.
Number Type Error Message Solution

A0021 Applicator Plate not sensed at input. Details
Remove plate from input slot then reinsert.
A0031 Applicator Vacuum low or missing. Details
A0232 Applicator Plate is too short and will be ejected. Details
Insert proper plate.
A0233 Applicator Plate is too long and will be ejected. Details
Insert proper plate, check for slipsheet.
A0575 Applicator Engine air pressure low or missing Details
A0591 Applicator Plate wrap length out of range. Details
Enter proper plate size.
A0592 Applicator Plate axial length out of range. Details
A0593 Applicator Plate thickness out of range. Details
A0621 Applicator Media handling failure. Details
Remove plate from input slot or output tray, exit
conveyor.
conveyor.
conveyor.
Remove plate from output tray, exit conveyor.


Remove plate from input slot.
A0906 Applicator Media handling failure. Remove plate and slip- Details
sheet from input slot.
A1933 Applicator After de-skew, plate is above input sensor. Details
Remove plate at input.
C000A Console Engine cassette data invalid. User must modify Details
data from PlateManager dialog.
C000C Console OCT command to engine – engine not in valid Details
state. Press offline or online and retry command.
D1000 Developer Processor error. Check processor. Details
D1006 Developer Processor state is off or standby. Check proces- Details
sor.
D1007 Developer Processor had error condition. Check processor. Details
D1008 Developer Processor state is diag fault. Check processor. Details
F40A6 Carriage AutoFocus Warning: x inches from left. Job: x; Details
Image: x; Plate: x. Inspect plate for possible arti-
fact, click OK and go online to continue.
F4018 Carriage Carriage Position Warning: x inches from left, x Details
inches from top. Job: x; Image: x; Plate: x.
Inspect plate for possible artifact, click OK and
go online to continue.
Q1000 Developer Processor error. Check processor. Details
Q1006 Developer Processor state is off or standby. Check proces- Details
sor.
Q1007 Developer Processor had error condition. Check processor. Details
Q1008 Developer Processor state is diag fault. Check processor. Details


O0061 Output Plate jam in the exit conveyor. Details
Remove plate from exit conveyor.
S1006 Sequencer Too many plate requests. Details
S1008 Sequencer POSSIBLE PLATE IN DRUM. Click OK to initiate Details
error recovery. If no plate ejects, try Operations >
Error Recovery > Clear Plate State.
S1011 Sequencer Image sent before plate requested. Details
S1015 Sequencer Invalid imaging parameter value. Details
S1017 Sequencer Diagnostic page not allowed Details
S1018 Sequencer Online processor communication failure. Details
Check OLP and cables.
S1069 Sequencer Cassette empty or plate load problem. Details
S1075 Sequencer No plates detected in cassette. Details
S104A Sequencer No image data received. Details
S104F Sequencer Please remove plate from output tray. Details
S106A Sequencer Operation not allowed; please wait for plates to Details
clear engine.
S10A1 Sequencer Automation control not allowed. Details
S10A5 Sequencer Error recovery still running. Please wait and try Details
again!
S10C6 Sequencer Parameter Error Details
S10CC Sequencer Output Device 2 communication failure. Check Details
Output Device 2 and cables.
S1200-1206 Sequencer Interlock failure. Details
S801A Sequencer Chiller flow too low. Details
S8003 Sequencer Chiller not on. Details
S8004 Sequencer Chiller low flow warning, check filters. Details
Job-Level
Automation Errors Number Type Error Message Page
J1051 Job-Level Automation Job-level automation failure. Remove Details
plate from input nips.
J1211 Job-Level Automation Job-level automation failure. Plate loader Details
already in load position.
J1212 Job-Level Automation Job-level automation failure. Remove Details
plate from input nips.
J1221 Job-Level Automation Job-level automation failure. Cassette Details
must be fully latched.

Number Type Error Message Page

J1222 Job-Level Automation Job-level automation failure. Cassette Details
must be fully latched.
already in run position.
must be in load position.
must be in load position.
PlateManager
Errors Number Type Error Message Page
E1433 Input Plate on input conveyor. Remove plate, then click Details
OK to continue.
OK to continue.
E1463 Input PlateManager input failure. Remove plate (too Details
large), then click OK to continue.
E1464 Input PlateManager input failure. Remove plate (too Details
large), then click OK to continue.
OK to continue.
OK to continue.
OK to continue.
OK to continue.
OK to continue.
E2822 Nela Loader Input Failure. Remove possible plate on input Details
conveyor, then click OK to continue.
W1581 L-bridge PlateManager L-bridge failure. Remove plate from Details
L-bridge, then click OK to continue.


W1583 L-bridge PlateManager L-bridge warning - Plate not Details
detected by alignment pin sensors. Remove plate
from L-bridge, then click OK to continue.
W1651 L-bridge PlateManager L-bridge failure. Remove plate Details
again from L-bridge, then click OK to continue.
W1655 L-bridge PlateManager L-bridge failure. Enable processor, Details
then click OK to continue.
N0251 Inverter PlateManager failure. External slipsheet exit sen- Details
sor blocked, check slipsheet slot and manually
remove slipsheet.
N0882 Inverter PlateManager failure. Remove, adjust top plate at Details
cassette door.
N0901 Inverter PlateManager failure. Remove plate from top Details
conveyor (wrong length).
N0931 Inverter Slipsheet not detected. Examine plate on top Details
conveyor for an attached slipsheet. If there,
remove slipsheet. If not, check the slipsheet exit
slot for partially expelled slipsheet and remove it,
then click OK.
sor blocked. Check output slot and manually
remove slipsheet.


sor blocked. Check output slot and manually
remove slipsheet.
N2251 Inverter PlateManager failure. Remove plate from the cas- Details
sette door, then click OK.
conveyor.
conveyor.
conveyor.
conveyor.
N2624 Inverter PlateManager failure. Remove, adjust top plate at Details
cassette door.
conveyor.
conveyor.
conveyor.
conveyor.
conveyor.
N262A Inverter PlateManager failure. Remove plate from top Details
conveyor.
N2931 Inverter PlateManager failure. Slipsheet jam. Check slip- Details
sheet slot and manually remove slipsheet.
P0015 PlateManager PlateManager top or side access door open. Close Details
door, then click OK.
P0016 PlateManager PlateManager e-stop depressed. Release e-stop, Details
then click OK.
P0017 PlateManager PlateManager interlock open. Restore interlocks, Details
then click OK.
P0019 PlateManager PlateManager initialization failure. Remove plate Details
from the cassette door, then click OK.
P001A PlateManager PlateManager initialization failure. Remove slip- Details
sheet from the slipsheet slot, then click OK.
P001B PlateManager PlateManager initialization failure. Remove plate Details
from the top conveyor, then click OK.
P0662 PlateManager PlateManager Initialization Failure. Remove slip- Details
sheet from the slipsheet slot, then click OK.


T0161 Cassette Selec- Cannot continue, no cassette in “A” location. Details
tion Open cassette load door, insert a cassette, then
click OK.
click OK.
click OK.
T1666 Cassette Selec- PlateManager warning. Error reading ID for cas- Details
tion sette “D” location.
tion sette “C” location.
tion sette “B” location.
tion sette “A” location.
T166A Cassette Selec- PlateManager failure. No cassettes found in Details
tion PlateManager.
T1847 Cassette Selec- PlateManager warning. Not enough cassettes in Details
tion the PlateManager to load from location D.
tion the PlateManager to load from location C.
tion the PlateManager to load from location B.
T1891 Cassette Selec- Cassette load door open. Close cassette door, Details
tion then click OK.
T1992 Cassette Selec- PlateManager warning. ID read error for cassette Details
tion “D” location.
T1993 Cassette Selec- Cannot read ID of cassette “D”. Open the load Details
tion door, check cassettes for correct stacking; also
check for a clean ID label adhered to the cassette
properly, then close the load door and click OK.
tion “C” location.
T2003 Cassette Selec- Cannot read ID of cassette “C”. Open the load Details
tion “B” location.


T2013 Cassette Selec- Cannot read ID of cassette “B”. Open the load Details
tion “A” location.
T2023 Cassette Selec- Cannot read ID of cassette “A”. Open the load Details
T204B Cassette Selec- Elevator slide tray distance discrepancy. Open Details
tion load door, check top cassette for correct stacking,
if not, fix, close door, then click OK.
T2591 Cassette Selec- Cannot read ID of cassette “A”. Open the load Details
T2592 Cassette Selec- Cannot read ID of cassette “B”. Open the load Details
T2593 Cassette Selec- Cannot read ID of cassette “C”. Open the load Details
T2594 Cassette Selec- Cannot read ID of cassette “D”. Open the load Details
V1064 Top Conveyor Plate left on top conveyor. Remove plate from top Details
conveyor, then click OK
V1071 Top Conveyor Plate left on top conveyor. Remove plate from top Details
conveyor, then click OK
Punch Errors
U2563 Punch Punch centering has measured this plate Details
as too narrow. Remove plate and check
width.

174 RESOLVING A LOADING ERROR

U2564 Punch Punch centering measured this plate as Details
too wide. Remove plate and check width.
U2725 Punch Punch registration failure. Plate did not Details
contact either pin. Remove plate.
U2727 Punch Punch registration failure. Plate did not Details
contact both pins Remove plate.
Resolving a Loading Error

Applicator errors A0021, A0901, A0902, A0904, A0905, A0941, A0951
" To resolve the error

1 Remove the plate from the input slot.
! White-light violet systems: To access the input slot, see “Opening Access
Doors on White-light Violet Systems” on page 208.
! If you have difficulty removing the plate, see “Removing a Plate from the
Input Slot” on page 221.
2 Click OK to close the error window. Be sure all doors are closed. Reboot the
platesetter if prompted to do so.
3 On a manual system, reinsert the plate and press the staging button.
NOTE: If the problem persists, call your Agfa service representative.
Removing a Slipsheet from the Input Slot

Applicator error A0906
A sensor detected paper entering the drum with a plate.

1 Remove the plate and the slipsheet from the input slot.

2 Click OK to close the error window.
3 Resend the job.
Resolving a Plate Jam in the Exit Conveyor

Output error O0061
■ If this error occurs after a Possible Plate in Drum error with no plate present,
click OK to close the error window and proceed.
■ If this error occurs because an imaged plate stopped in the exit conveyor
instead of moving into the online processor or universal plate conveyor
(UPC), use the following procedure.

1 Check the online processor to be sure it is on and in a ready state. If your
setup includes a UPC, be sure it is powered on. Click OK to close the error
window.
2 Check to see if the plate is completely out of the platesetter. If it isn’t, try to
pull it gently out of the engine:
! White-light violet systems: To access the exit conveyor, see “Opening

Access Doors on White-light Violet Systems” on page 208. To save the
plate, switch to yellow light if possible; if not, reach into the exit conveyor,
remove the plate from the exit conveyor, and discard.
! If you can free the plate and it is undamaged, pull it out along the
conveyor towards the processor (or UPC). Be sure it is not skewed. On an
online processor, position the plate to contact the two sensors marked by
triangle arrows above the processor input slot. The plate automatically
moves into the processor or UPC.
! If you can free the plate and the plate is damaged, remove and discard the
plate.
3 Click OK in the error window to close the window. Be sure all doors are
closed. Reboot the engine if prompted to do so.

176 RESOLVING A POSSIBLE PLATE IN DRUM ERROR
NOTE: If you do not close the error window, the next plate remains in the
drum.
! If you cannot free the plate, reboot the engine. When the POSSIBLE
PLATE IN DRUM message appears, click OK to close the error window and
flush the plate. Remove the plate as described above and reboot the
engine again.
! If you discarded the plate, resend the job in Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX.
NOTE: If you fail to remove the plate, or if the problem persists, call your
Agfa service representative.
Resolving a Possible Plate in Drum Error

Sequencer error S1008
This error occurs when the system detects a plate on the drum after an improper
shut down.

1 Click OK to close the error window. The system unloads the plate. A flashing
caution warning appears during the unload process. The unload process
takes 30 to 45 seconds.
2 If there is no plate on the drum, output error 0061 (plate jam in the exit
conveyor) may follow. Click OK to close the error window and proceed.
Scenario 1
If this error occurs after booting the platesetter and you know there is not a plate
on the drum (for example, after manually removing the plate from the drum):

1 Select Operations > Error Recovery > Clear Plate State to clear the plate
status in the platesetter.
2 Click Yes in the warning message to continue.
3 Reboot the platesetter as instructed by the next screen message.

Scenario 2
If you boot the platesetter and you think there is a plate on the drum that the
system has not detected, use the following procedure to remove it.
" To remove the plate

1 Place the system offline.
2 Select Operations > Error Recovery > Unload Plate.
Resolving a JLA Cassette Error

This error can result from an empty cassette or a plate jam before it reaches the
engine. If the cassette is empty, replenish it. If the cassette is not empty, use this
procedure.

1 Determine plate location:
! If the plate is in the input slot, remove it.
! If the plate was not picked off the stack, let it remain.
3 Resend the job.
Resolving a Wrong Plate Size Error

Applicator errors A0232, A0233

178 RESOLVING AN AIR PRESSURE ERROR
These errors result when the loaded plate size is wrong for the current job.
Alternatively, error A0233 can result from a slipsheet entering the engine. Check
for a possible slipsheet attached to the plate.

1 When error window appears, click OK to close it. The system automatically
unloads the plate. A flashing caution warning appears during the unload
process.
2 Remove the plate.
! Manual systems: Remove the plate from the output tray.
! Systems with an online processor: Wait for the plate to pass through the
online processor then discard it.
3 Double-check the job in Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX and resend. The

console prompts you for a plate appropriate for the job.
4 Insert the plate specified by the plate prompt.
NOTE: If you sent the wrong job, resend the correct one.
Resolving an Air Pressure Error

Job-level automation error J1345
Little or no air pressure is detected at bootup.

1 Check the air supply to the engine; be sure the engine valve is open.
2 Check the compressor and hoses. For details, see “Checking Air Pressure” on
page 204.
3 Reboot the platesetter.
NOTE: If the air compressor is supplying the correct air pressure, but the error
message persists, contact your Agfa service representative.

Resolving a Plate Size Out of Range Error

Applicator errors A0591, A0592, A0593

1 When error window appears, click OK to close it. The system automatically
unloads the plate. A flashing caution warning appears during the unload
process.
2 If the system cannot unload the plate, remove the plate from the input slot.
3 Put the platesetter offline by clicking the offline button.

5 Enter the correct plate size and click OK.
6 Put the platesetter online by clicking the online button.
Resolving Most Plate Load and Unload Errors

Applicator errors A0621, A0622, A0623, A0711, A0712, A0713, A0721, A0722,
A0723, A0741, A0742
Sequencer error S104F

1 If possible, remove the plate from the input or output areas, as follows:
! Input slot: Pull the plate up and out. If undamaged, it can be reused.
White-light violet systems: To access the input slot, see “Opening Access
Doors on White-light Violet Systems” on page 208. To save the plate,
switch to yellow light if possible; if not, discard the plate.
If you have difficulty removing the plate, see “Removing a Plate from the

180 RESOLVING A JLA LOADING ERROR
! Output tray on manual systems: Pull the plate out of the platesetter. If
imaging is complete and the plate is undamaged, you can process the
plate.
! Exit conveyor on semi-automatic systems: Lift the exit conveyor cover.

Pull the plate out of the platesetter. If imaging is complete and the plate is
undamaged, you can process the plate. To do so, push the plate along the
exit conveyor and into the processor input slot so the plate contacts the
two processor sensors marked by arrows near the input slot.
2 If the plate is inside the platesetter, reboot the system.
3 When the error dialog appears, click OK.
! If plate movement results, a flashing caution warning appears while the

plate is flushed.
! If no plate movement results, an Exit Conveyor Jam error appears. Click

OK.
! Once error recovery is complete, the normal boot dialog box appears.
4 If the plate was not successfully imaged or is damaged, resend the job from
Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX.
Note about Sequencer Error 104F
■ If the amber light is flashing, follow the procedure above.
■ If the light is not flashing, the system recovers without operator intervention.
Resolving a JLA Loading Error

Job-level automation errors J1051, J1212
■ If possible, remove the plate from the slot. Click OK to close the error window
and continue.
■ If you are unable to remove the plate, reboot the engine. The plate will be
flushed. Resend the job.

NOTE: If the plate is not flushed or the problem persists, call your Agfa service
representative.
Resolving a Plate Loader Already in Position

Error
The plate loader cannot move to the load or run position requested because it is
already in that position.
■ Horizontal position: To load plates
■ Upright position: To run plates
Resolving a JLA Cassette Not Latched Error

The plate loader cannot move to the upright (run) position because the cassette
is not fully latched.
! Push the cassette firmly into the plate loader until it clicks into position.
Resolving a Plate Loader Position Error


1 Move the plate loader to the horizontal (load) position.
2 Click OK to close the error window and continue.

182 MOVING PLATE LOADER TO RUN POSITION FOR STARTUP
Moving Plate Loader to Run Position for Startup

Job-level automation error J1241
This error is displayed at startup when the plate loader is not in the upright (run)
position.
" Use the console to move the plate loader

2 Click the Move to Run button. The Move Plate Loader reminder is displayed.
3 Click OK to close the reminder. Push the right or left green button on top of
the engine. The plate loader moves to the upright (run) position.
4 Restart the system.
Resolving an Operation Not Allowed Error

Sequencer error S106A
This error occurs when you try an operation while a plate is still in the engine.

1 Wait for the plate to flush.
2 Click OK to close the error window and continue.
3 If the error reoccurs, reboot the platesetter.
Resolving an Automation Control Not Allowed

Error
Sequencer error S10A1
This error occurs when you try to move the plate loader when it is offline.


1 Click OK to close the Move Plate Loader reminder.
2 Click OK in the error window to close it.
3 Put the plate loader online by clicking the online button in the Job-Level
Automation Setup window.
4 Retry moving the plate loader.
Error Recovery Still Running

Sequencer error S10A5

1 Wait until the plates that preceded the error fully exit the platesetter.
2 Click OK to close the error window and retry the operation.
Resolving a Parameter Error

Sequencer error S10C6
No plate type database is defined for the expanded plate database.
Restore the plate database. See “Restore Plate/Exposure” on page 85.
Resolving a RIP Communications Error

Sequencer errors S1006, S1011, S1015, S104A

1 Check all cable connections between the RIP and the platesetter.
2 Reboot the RIP PC.
3 Reboot the platesetter. For details, see “Rebooting the Engine: Standard
Procedure” on page 60.

184 RESOLVING A DIAGNOSTIC PAGE NOT ALLOWED ERROR
Resolving a Diagnostic Page Not Allowed Error

Be sure the engine is online, and that there are no plates in process.
Resolving a Vacuum Error

Job-level automation errors J1341, J1342, J1343

1 Check the system input air pressure. Be sure the compressor is on and the
valve is open. See also Checking Air Pressure.
2 Reboot the platesetter.
Resolving a Processor or Output Device Error

Developer errors D1000, D1006, D1007, D1008, Q1000, Q1006, Q1007, Q1008
Sequencer errors S1018, S10CC
Check the processor or output device:
■ Be sure it is powered on and online.
■ Check for maintenance or replenishment needs.
■ Check the processor or device control panel for errors; resolve any error and
restore the processor or device to a ready state.

Resolving an AutoFocus or Carriage Position

Warning
Carriage errors F40A6, F4018
This alerts you that the imaged plate may have an imaging artifact.
" To respond:
1 Inspect the imaged plate for a possible artifact.
2 Click OK.
3 Click the online button to proceed.
4 If necessary, resend the job.
Resolving an Interlock Error

Sequencer errors S1200-1206

1 Push down on the output tray or exit conveyor. White-light violet systems:
See “Opening Access Doors on White-light Violet Systems” on page 208.
2 Check all covers. Covers must be properly aligned and securely installed.
4 Reboot the platesetter. For details, see “Rebooting the Engine: Standard
Procedure” on page 60.

186 RESOLVING A CHILLER ERROR
Resolving a Chiller Error

Sequencer errors S8003, S801A, S8004
These errors happen when the chiller power is off, the chiller water flow is inade-
quate, or there is a hose connection fault.

1 Check to be sure the chiller is connected to the platesetter and is powered on.
2 Check to be sure the hoses are not pinched.
3 Check the water level and filters. Refill with RO (reverse osmosis) water and
replace the filter(s), if necessary. For details, see Maintaining the Chiller
Unit.
4 After the chiller is properly maintained and powered up, reboot the plate-
setter. See “Maintaining the Chiller Unit” on page 224.
NOTE: If the hoses are improperly connected to the chiller, error S8003 will
reoccur. If this happens, or another chiller error persists, call your Agfa service
representative.
Resolving a De-skew Failure

The mechanism that corrects for plate skew at the engine input slot prevented
the plate from dropping into the engine, probably because the plate is bent.

1 Remove the plate from the engine input and examine the plate for damage.

3 Resend the Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX job.
Resolving a No Plates Detected Error

The system detects no plates in the current cassette. The cassette may be empty,
or the plates may be loaded emulsion-side up.

1 Remove the cassette. For thermal or yellow-light violet systems, see
“Removing a Cassette from a Thermal or Yellow-light Violet System” on
page 130. For white-light violet systems, see “Removing or Inserting a
Cassette on a White-light Violet System” on page 133.
! If there are plates in the cassettes: Remove the stack and replace it with
the plates emulsion-side down. White-light violet systems: Do this in a
yellow-light environment and discard any plate that was exposed to white
light.
! If there are no plates: Load more plates.
2 Insert the cassette.
3 Click OK to continue.
4 Update the cassette information as necessary.
Resolving Invalid Cassette Data Error

Console error C000A
Actual location of cassettes does not match information entered in the PlateMa-
nager dialog box. The system checks cassette IDs at startup, and checks newly
loaded cassette IDs after the loading door is closed.

188 RESOLVING AN ENGINE NOT IN VALID STATE ERROR

1 Correct the cassette ID and position information in the PlateManager dialog
box and click Apply or OK.
Resolving an Engine Not in Valid State Error

Console error C000C
The engine was not ready to perform the requested operation.

1 Check the Event Log to identify other errors.
2 Reboot the engine.
3 Retry the operation that resulted in the error.
Resolving a PlateManager Input Error

PlateManager input errors E1433, E1434, E1611
Unexpected plate on the input conveyor.

1 Remove the plate from the input conveyor.
! White-light violet systems: Open the front cover to access the input
conveyor. See “Opening Access Doors on White-light Violet Systems” on
page 208.

3 If the error caused a Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX job to be cancelled, resend

the job.
Resolving a Plate Jam on the Input Conveyor

PlateManager input errors E1471, E1472, E1481, E1482
The plate on the input conveyor cannot drop into the engine. The plate may be
caught on the centering mechanism, or may be bent.

1 Remove the plate from the input conveyor. Discard if bent or damaged.
! White-light violet systems: Open the front cover to access the input
conveyor. See “Opening Access Doors on White-light Violet Systems” on
page 208.
3 Resend the job.
NOTE: Note: If the problem persists, call your Agfa service representative.
Resolving a Plate Too Large on the Input

Conveyor Error
PlateManager input errors E1463, E1464
The plate is larger than specified and cannot pass by the centralizer pins of the
input conveyor.

1 Remove the plate from the input conveyor.

190 RESOLVING A PLATE JAM ON THE NELA LOADER
! White-light violet systems: To access the input conveyor, see “Opening

Access Doors on White-light Violet Systems” on page 208.
2 Be sure the correct plate size is loaded in a cassette and update the plate
assignment in the cassette database.
4 If the error caused a Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX job to be cancelled, resend

the job.
Resolving a Plate Jam on the Nela Loader

PlateManager input errors E2822, E2831, E2832, E2833
The plate on the input conveyor cannot drop into the engine.

1 Remove the plate from the input conveyor. Discard if bent or damaged.
3 Resend the job.
Resolving an L-bridge Error

PlateManager L-bridge errors W1571, W1572, W1581, W1582, W1584,
W1585, W1586, W1592, W1594, W1602, W1651, W1653, W1655, W1656,
W1657
System senses a plate jam in the L-bridge. Ensure the processor is powered on
and ready to accept plates.

1 Access the plate:
! Thermal and yellow-light violet systems: Reach between the top conveyor
rollers to reach the plate in the L-bridge.

! White-light violet systems: To access the L-bridge, open the PlateManager

side panel on the side opposite the processor. See “Opening Access Doors
on White-light Violet Systems” on page 208. However, depending on the
size and location of the plate, it may be easier to access from the front.
2 Move the plate:
! To discard the plate: Pull it up between the rollers and discard.
! To process the plate: Push it towards the processor until it is drawn in.
4 If the plate is not usable, resend the job.
Resolving an L-bridge Warning

PlateManager L-bridge error W1583
Plate not detected by alignment pin sensor.

1 Access the plate:
! Thermal and yellow-light violet systems: Reach between the top conveyor
rollers to reach the plate in the L-bridge.
! White-light violet systems: To access the L-bridge, open the PlateManager

side panel on the side opposite the processor. See “Opening Access Doors
on White-light Violet Systems” on page 208.
2 Move the plate:
! To discard the plate: Pull it up between the rollers and discard.
3 To process the plate: Push it towards the processor until it is drawn in.

192 RESOLVING A PROBLEM WITH TOP PLATE IN CURRENT CASSETTE
5 Resend the job.
If plates from this cassette continue to generate this error, try rotating the plates
180° in the cassette.
Resolving a Problem with Top Plate in Current

Cassette
PlateManager inverter error N0882
The topmost plate was picked up but fell back into the cassette. The cassette
moves to the loading door.

1 Wait for the status light to change from flashing to steady to indicate the
loading door is unlocked.
2 Open the loading door.
! Thermal and yellow-light violet systems: See “Removing a Cassette from

a Thermal or Yellow-light Violet System” on page 130.
! White-light violet systems: See “Removing or Inserting a Cassette on a

White-light Violet System” on page 133. Switch to yellow light, if
possible.
3 Pull the cassette out far enough to access the plate stack. Remove or reposi-
tion the topmost plate on the stack.
! White-light systems: Discard any plate that was exposed to white light.
Push down over the surface of the top plate to make the plate stack more
light-tight.
4 Insert the cassette into PlateManager.
5 Close the door and replace the slipsheet guide and bin, if in use. Reboot the
6 Click OK.

Resolving a Top Conveyor Wrong Length Error

PlateManager detects that the length of the picked plate does not match the
length of the plate specified in the Cassettes dialog box. The plate is flushed onto
the top conveyor.

1 Remove the plate from the top conveyor.
! White-light violet systems: To access the top conveyor, open the front
panel and the front/side door on the side opposite the processor. See
“Opening Access Doors on White-light Violet Systems” on page 208.
2 Replace the plates in the cassette with plates of the proper size for the current
job.
4 Resend the job from Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX.
NOTE: Be sure the information in the plates and cassettes database is correct.
Resolving a Slipsheet Not Detected Error

The system did not detect a slipsheet from the last picked plate. Operation halts.
WARNING: A slipsheet entering the engine can result in engine damage.

1 Access the plate on the top conveyor.

194 RESOLVING MOST INVERTER ERRORS
2 Examine the plate for an attached slipsheet. If there:
! Thermal and yellow-light systems: Remove it. Do not remove the plate.
! White-light violet systems: Remove the slipsheet and discard the plate if
it has been exposed to white light.
3 If the slipsheet is not there, check the slipsheet exit slot for a partially
expelled slipsheet and remove it.
! White-light violet systems: To access the slipsheet slot, see “Removing

Slipsheets on a White-light Violet System” on page 143. After removing
the partially expelled slipsheet, empty the slipsheet bin if required and
reset the counter. Close the access door.
! Thermal and yellow-light violet systems: Manually remove the slipsheet

from the exit slot. Empty the slipsheet bin if required.
4 Click OK to close the error window. Reboot the platesetter if prompted to do

so.
Resolving Most Inverter Errors

PlateManager inverter errors N2261, N2621, N2622, N2623, N2625, N2626,
N2627, N2628, N2629, N262A
The plate has been flushed from PlateManager onto the top conveyor due to an
inverter error.


3 Resend the job from Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX.
Clearing a Plate Jam in the Inverter

Due to a power interruption, a plate in the inverter may have dropped back onto
the plate stack. The cassette loading door is unlocked and the current cassette is
brought to the door.

1 Open the cassette door and remove the cassette.


White-light Violet System” on page 133. Switch to yellow light, if
possible.
2 Remove the top plate or reposition it on the top of the stack.
! White-light violet systems: Discard the top plate.
3 Insert the cassette into PlateManager and close the door.
4 Click OK to continue and resend the job from Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX.
Resolving a Slipsheet Jam or Blocked Exit Sensor

PlateManager inverter errors N0972, N0981, N0251, N2931
There is a jam at the slipsheet exit slot or the exit sensor is blocked.

196 RESOLVING A PLATEMANAGER INTERLOCK ERROR
NOTE: If the error is a warning only, you may wait until a more convenient time
to open the cassette/slipsheet access door.

1 Remove the slipsheet from the exit slot:
! White-light violet systems: To access the slipsheet slot, see “Removing

Slipsheets on a White-light Violet System” on page 143. After removing
the partially expelled slipsheet, empty the slipsheet bin if required and
reset the counter. Close the access door.
! Thermal and yellow-light violet systems: Manually remove the slipsheet

from the exit slot. Empty the slipsheet bin if required.
2 Click OK to continue. If a job is in progress, resend it from Apogee PrintDrive/

ApogeeX.
Resolving a PlateManager Interlock Error

PlateManager errors P0015, P0016, P0017
A door is open or an emergency stop button is depressed, preventing PlateMan-

ager from starting up.

1 Check all PlateManager doors. Ensure they are closed firmly. See “Engine
Interlock Diagram (Thermal and Yellow-light Violet Systems)” on page 67.
2 Ensure both emergency stop buttons are released. To release, turn counter-
clockwise until it pops out.

Removing a Plate from the Inverter

PlateManager errors P0019, N2251
A plate is detected in the inverter during initialization. The cassette loading door
is automatically unlocked.

1 Open the cassette loading door.
! Thermal and yellow-light violet systems: See “Accessing the Cassette

Loading Area” on page 129.
! White-light violet systems: See “Removing Slipsheets on a White-light

Violet System” on page 143 to open the cassette/slipsheet access door
without moving a cassette.
2 Reach in and grasp the plate that is in the inverter rollers.
3 Pull the plate out through the cassette loading door or loading area.
4 Close the cassette or cassette/slipsheet access door.
5 Click OK to close the error window. Reboot the platesetter if prompted to do

so.
Thermal and yellow-light violet systems: Alternatively, open the top access door
and remove the plate from the inverter rollers.
Clearing a Slipsheet Jam at Startup

PlateManager error P001A, P0662
A slipsheet jam is detected during initialization.
" To resolve the error on a thermal or yellow-light violet system

1 Reach into the exit slot and remove the slipsheet.

198 REMOVING A PLATE FROM THE TOP CONVEYOR
2 If necessary, open the hinged top access door to retrieve the slipsheet. Close
the door.
1 Hinged top access door

2 Slipsheet exit slot
3 Empty the slipsheet bin if required.
" To resolve the error on a white-light violet system

1 Access the slipsheet slot. See “Removing Slipsheets on a White-light Violet
System” on page 143.
2 Remove the slipsheet.
3 Empty the slipsheet bin if required and reset the counter on the control
console.
4 Close the access door firmly, until it latches.
Removing a Plate from the Top Conveyor

PlateManager error P001B
PlateManager top conveyor errors V1064, V1071
A plate is detected on the top conveyor during initialization or operation.


Resolving a No Cassette(s) Error

PlateManager cassette selection errors T0161, T1663, T1664, T166A
PlateManager must have a cassette in the “A” (bottommost) position to operate.

The elevator lifts to the load position and the cassette loading door is automati-
cally unlocked.

1 Insert a cassette into PlateManager and close the door. The cassette is placed
in the “A” location.

White-light Violet System” on page 133.
2 Click OK to continue. Be sure all doors are closed. Reboot the platesetter if
prompted to do so.
3 Update the cassette information as necessary.
Resolving a Cassette Load Door Open Error

PlateManager cassette selection error T1891
Cassette loading door is open.

200 RESOLVING A READ CASSETTE ID ERROR
! Close the door and click OK to continue.
Resolving a Read Cassette ID Error

PlateManager cassette selection errors T1666, T1667, T1668, T1669, T1993,
T2003, T2013, T2023, T2591, T2592, T2593, T2594
PlateManager cassette selection warnings T1992, T2002, T2012, T2022
The system cannot read the ID label on the end of the cassette, or an error results
from reading the label. For some errors, the cassette moves automatically to the
loading door. For other errors and for warnings, you must initiate the move.

1 If the system does not move the cassette to the loading door, click the Plate-
Manager button on the control console and click the unload button next to
the cassette that generated the error.
loading door is unlocked.
3 Open the loading door. See “Removing a Cassette from a Thermal or Yellow-
light Violet System” on page 130 or see “Removing or Inserting a Cassette on
a White-light Violet System” on page 133.
4 Check that the cassette is positioned properly.
5 Check the ID label on the end of the cassette. See “Coded ID Labels” on
page 128. The label should be clean, positioned correctly, and properly
adhered to the cassette.
7 Close the door and replace the slipsheet guide and bin, if in use.
8 Click OK. Reboot the platesetter if prompted to do so.

Resolving a Not Enough Cassettes Error

PlateManager cassette selection errors T1847, T1857, T1867
The selected cassette cannot be moved to the loading door.
■ To select cassette D, cassettes A, B, and C must be present.
■ To select cassette C, cassettes A and B must be present.
■ To select cassette B, cassette A must be present.
" To resolve this error

1 Select a different cassette to move to the loading door.
2 Click OK.
Resolving an Elevator Slide Tray Distance

Discrepancy
PlateManager cassette selection error T204B
Cassette may not be positioned correctly in the cassette stack. The cassette
moves to the loading door.

loading door or cassette/slipsheet access door is unlocked.
2 Open the door:

! White-light violet systems: “Accessing the Cassette Loading Area” on

page 129
3 Check that the cassette is positioned properly.
5 Close the door and replace the slipsheet guide and bin, if in use.

202 RESOLVING A PUNCH ERROR
6 Click OK. Reboot the platesetter if prompted to do so.
Resolving a Punch Error

Punch errors U2563, U2564. U2725, U2727
The plate was not punched because the plate size did not match the size speci-
fied by the punch/plate configuration setting, or because the plate failed to
contact one or both of the registration pins.
" To resolve the error on a thermal or yellow-light violet system

1 Remove the plate from the input slot. Check the size.
2 Click OK and put the engine online.
3 Restage a plate of the correct size and resend the job.
" To resolve the error on a white-light violet system

1 The system flushes the plate. Check the size.
2 Resend the job, specifying a plate of the correct size.

CHAPTER
10 Troubleshooting
Procedures
! Using the Cancel Button .................................................................................. 204
! Checking Air Pressure ....................................................................................... 204
! Resetting the Chiller Temperature ............................................................... 205
! Using the Override Button to Unlock the Cassette Door (Thermal and Yellow-
light Systems Only) ............................................................................................ 205
! Opening the Access Door on Thermal and Yellow-light Systems .... 207
! Opening Access Doors on White-light Violet Systems ........................ 208
! Disabling PlateManager (Thermal and Yellow-light Violet Systems Only)
213
! Removing a Plate From the Engine ............................................................. 214
! Removing a Plate from the Input Slot ........................................................ 221
203
204 USING THE CANCEL BUTTON
Using the Cancel Button

Use Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX to cancel an imaging job and flush the plate.
See your Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX documentation.
" To cancel a job if you cannot use Apogee PrintDrive/ApogeeX

1 Click the cancel button on the control console to display the Cancel Job
window.
2 To stop imaging and flush the plate, click Cancel all plates.
The platesetter stops imaging the plate and flushes it out of the engine.
NOTE: If you have an online processor, when a plate is flushed from the engine,
it moves through the processor as usual when the processor is ready to accept
plates.
Checking Air Pressure

The platesetter requires a constant source of compressed air. If air pressure falls
below the minimum, the engine cannot load or unload a plate and the control
console displays an error message.
" To check air pressure
! Check the air pressure gauge on the rear of the engine. It should read 90 psi.
This is the internal engine air pressure. If the gauge indicates a pressure
below 85 psi, contact your maintenance staff to check the air compressor and
hoses. Shop air pressure must be 100 psi.
NOTE: If the air compressor is supplying the correct air pressure, but the error
message persists, contact your Agfa service representative.

10 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES 205
Resetting the Chiller Temperature

The chiller is preset at installation to the correct temperature for your imaging
laser. The temperature appears on the chiller front panel when the chiller is on.
To reset:
" To reset the temperature

1 Press the Mode button on the chiller front panel until the thermometer
symbol lights.
2 Use the up/down adjustment buttons to change to the correct temperature.
1 Up/down adjustment buttons

2 Thermometer symbol light
3 Mode button
Using the Override Button to Unlock the

Cassette Door (Thermal and Yellow-light
Systems Only)
If the cassette door does not unlock automatically during the normal unload/
load procedure, or to open it when the control console is not available, use the
interlock override button.
" To use the button

1 Using the handles, pull open the hinged electronics access door, above the
cassette door on PlateManager.

206 USING THE OVERRIDE BUTTON TO UNLOCK THE CASSETTE DOOR (THERMAL AND YELLOW-LIGHT SYSTEMS ONLY)
NOTE: Opening the cassette door shuts down the PlateManager motors.
1 Electronics access door
2 Press the leftmost button and keep it depressed while opening the cassette
loading door.

1 Leftmost button overrides the cassette door interlock
To resume operation, be sure all doors are closed.
Opening the Access Door on Thermal and

Yellow-light Systems
NOTE: Opening the door stops all motion inside PlateManager.
Open the top PlateManager access door to check for a plate or slipsheet jam in
PlateManager.

208 OPENING ACCESS DOORS ON WHITE-LIGHT VIOLET SYSTEMS
" To open the door
! Pull the bottom edge of the hinged door up and over, on the top of PlateMan-
ager, as far as it will go.
1 Top access door
Opening Access Doors on White-light Violet

Systems
NOTE: Opening any door stops all motion inside the platesetter.
Open an access door to check for a plate or slipsheet jam in the engine or
PlateManager.
■ To access the input conveyor and input slot: see “To open the front panel” on
page 209.

■ To access the top conveyor and the exit conveyor: see “To open and close a
right or left front/side hinged door” on page 210.
■ To access the side of PlateManager where cassettes are stored: see “To open
the side panel (side opposite processor)” on page 211.
WARNING: Opening any of these access doors may result in exposure to other plates in
process.
" To open the front panel

1 Push the button in the center of both latches to release the latches.
2 With both latches release, pivot the panel toward you.
3 Lift up the panel and remove it completely. Store it in a safe place, with the
latches closed.

" To close the front panel

1 Release both latches. Lift the panel into position and carefully lower it down,
so the slots in the bottom edge of the panel fit onto the positioning pins on the
engine housing.
1 Positioning slot in bottom edge of front panel

2 Positioning pin in bottom edge of engine housing
Push the panel in until it is properly seated. Push the latches down to shut them.
" To open and close a right or left front/side hinged door

1 Remove the front panel; see “To open the front panel” on page 209.
2 Reach into the right or left side of the housing and locate the white button.

1 White button that releases door (right side shown)
3 Push the button down (about 1/2 inch) to release the door. The door pivots
open on hinges.
1 Closing mechanism on hinged side door (door open)
4 To close the door, push it shut until the latch snaps closed. Replace the front
panel.
" To open the side panel (side opposite processor)

1 Push the button in the center of both latches to release the latches.

2 With both latches release, pivot the panel toward you.
3 Lift up the panel and remove it completely. Store it in a safe place, with the
latches closed.
" To close the side panel

1 Release both latches. Lift the panel into position and carefully lower it down,
so the slots in the bottom edge of the panel fit onto the positioning pins on the
PlateManager housing.

1 Positioning slot in bottom edge of front panel

2 Positioning pin in bottom edge of engine housing
Push the panel in until it is properly seated. Push the latches down to shut them.
Disabling PlateManager (Thermal and Yellow-

light Violet Systems Only)
Use this mode to continue imaging plates while PlateManager is out of service.
Plates must be manually loaded.
" To disable PlateManager

1 Choose Operations > Error Recovery > PlateManager Mode > Disable.
2 To override the PlateManager interlock system, disconnect the PlateManager

interlock cable from the PlateManager input/output panel, located behind
the engine on the left side.
1 Interlock cable

214 REMOVING A PLATE FROM THE ENGINE
3 Connect the attached jumper to the cable connector.
Jumper attached
4 Reboot the engine. The image of the PlateManager in the console is darkened
during disable mode.
" To return to enabled mode

1 Disconnect the jumper from the interlock cable and reconnect the cable to
PlateManager as shown above.
2 Choose Operations > Error Recovery > PlateManager Mode > Enable.
3 Reboot the engine and PlateManager. The normal console illustration is

displayed.
Removing a Plate From the Engine

If a plate jams, reboot the system. If the plate does not flush, the plate must be
removed manually.
NOTE: The plate may be held on the drum by both the fixed clamps (leading
edge) and the magnetic clamps (trailing edge), or by the fixed clamps alone.
■ Fixed clamps: Fixed clamps can be released through the control console. See
“To remove the plate from the fixed clamps” on page 219.

■ Magnetic clamps: These can be removed manually. See “To remove the plate
from the magnetic clamps” on page 215.
" To gain access to the drum from the back of the engine
1 Remove covers:
! Thermal and yellow-light violet systems: With the engine power on, turn
the interlock release knob counterclockwise all the way. See “Releasing
the Engine Interlocks (Thermal and Yellow-light Violet Systems)” on
page 65. The built-in delay of the knob ensures that all moving parts have
stopped by the time the cover is opened.
! White-light violet systems: Open the front panel and one of the front/side
doors. For details, see “Opening Access Doors on White-light Violet
Systems” on page 208.
2 Carefully lift the exit conveyor or output tray.
3 Turn off system power.
4 Carefully slide the optics head to one end of the rail to protect it.
" To determine how the plate is held on the drum
! Slowly rotate the drum manually.
■ If both ends of the plate are attached to the drum, the plate is held in place by
both the magnetic and fixed clamps. See “To remove the plate from the
magnetic clamps” on page 215, then “To remove the plate from the fixed
clamps” on page 219.
■ If the trailing edge of the plate is not attached to the drum, then the plate is
held in place by the fixed clamps alone. See “To remove the plate from the
fixed clamps” on page 219.
" To remove the plate from the magnetic clamps
WARNING: Damaged plates are sharp and can cut you. Always wear protective gloves when
handling plates.
Removing the magnetic clamps requires the MCA removal T-tool:

MCA removal T-tool
1 Manually rotate the drum until the six magnetic tail clamps are accessible.
2 Engage the T-tool into the small segments of the keyholes of one of the
magnetic clamps.
3 Rotate the handle of the tool down to tilt the surface of the clamp away from
the drum. Keep the bottom edge of the clamp against the drum.

4 Remove the magnetic clamp from the drum and set it aside.
5 Repeat these steps to remove the remaining five magnetic clamps.
NOTE: You may have to move the optics head to gain access to some of the
magnetic clamps.
6 Follow the instructions for removing the plate from the fixed clamps. See “To
remove the plate from the fixed clamps” on page 219. Then replace the
clamps as described below.
" To replace the magnetic clamps
You must replace the magnetic clamps in the park position so the magnetic
clamp actuator can pick them up.
1 Rotate the drum until the fixed clamps are accessible. Locate the metal strip
at the top of the fixed clamps that lies against the drum. There are notches in
the strip that divide the strip into six segments. These notches will help you
place the magnetic clamps in the park position.

1 Metal strip
2 Notches
3 Fixed clamps
2 Engage the T-tool into the small segments of the keyholes of one of the
magnetic clamps. Hold the tool and magnetic clamp so the small segments of
the keyholes are on the right.
3 Carefully apply the magnetic clamp to the drum so that the lower edge of the
clamp touches the metal strip at the top of the fixed clamp, and the right edge
of the clamp is aligned with the left side of the first notch.
4 Remove the tool and make any fine adjustments by hand.
5 Apply the remaining five magnetic clamps in the same way.

" To remove the plate from the fixed clamps
WARNING: Damaged plates are sharp and can cut you. Always wear protective gloves when
handling plates.
The fixed clamps can be released from the control console. Follow these steps:
1 Close all covers.
2 Initiate an engine reboot, but do not click the reboot button when it appears.
3 Select Operations > Error Recovery > Release Plate from Drum.
4 Remove covers as necessary.
5 Pull the trailing edge of the plate away from the drum and rotate the drum
slowly until the fixed clamps are accessible.
6 Remove the plate, being careful not to disturb the optics head.
" To resume operation

1 Close the output tray or the exit conveyor.
2 Close the interlocks:
! Thermal and yellow-light violet systems: Turn the interlock release knob
clockwise all the way.
! White-light violet systems: Close the access doors.
3 Reboot the system.
If you removed and replaced the magnetic clamps:
The following warning appears because the clamps are not on the magnetic
clamp assembly:
“Applicator warning A2233: Attempting to measure and remove possible plate

on drum”
The system finds the magnetic clamps in the park position. The magnetic clamp
assembly picks up the clamps. The system continues to boot and the warning
disappears.

" To resolve an error if any of the magnetic clamps is out of position
The following error message appears if the magnetic clamp assembly is unable
to pick up and move the clamps:
Applicator fatal error A2100: Error Recovery Failure
1 Click OK. The following window appears:
Boot Log: Boot failed.
2 Reboot the system again.
" To resolve an error if the reboot fails again
Use the following procedure to adjust the positions of the magnetic clamps and
reboot the engine:
1 With the engine power on:
! Thermal and yellow-light violet systems: Release the interlocks.
! White-light violet systems: Open the front panel and one of the front/side
doors.
2 Open the output tray or the exit conveyor.
3 Turn off system power.
4 Manually move the drum until the six magnetic tail clamps are accessible.
5 Adjust the position of each magnetic clamp.
6 Close the output tray or the exit conveyor.
7 Close the interlocks:
! Thermal and yellow-light violet systems: Turn the interlock release knob
clockwise all the way.
! White-light violet systems: Close front/side door and the front panel.
8 Reboot the system.

Removing a Plate from the Input Slot

If the plate is jammed in the input slot and cannot be removed easily, do not use
force to pull the plate out. Doing so may damage the engine.
Follow the instructions provided for the specific error. See “Instructions for
Clearing Each Error” on page 166.
After all recovery options have been exhausted, use the following procedure to
release the flapper, facilitating plate removal:
1 Close all covers.
2 Initiate an engine reboot, but do not click the reboot button when it appears.
3 Select Operations > Error Recovery > Release Plate from Input.
4 White-light violet systems: Remove the front panel and pull the plate from
the input slot.

222 REMOVING A PLATE FROM THE INPUT SLOT

CHAPTER
11 Maintenance
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!
!
!
Maintaining the Chiller Unit ...........................................................................
Maintaining the Quatro Filtration Unit .......................................................
Cleaning the Platesetter ..................................................................................
Changing the Air Filters ....................................................................................
224
232
235
235
! Changing the PlateManager Air Filter ........................................................ 237
! Emptying the Punch Chaff Container .......................................................... 237
! Preventative Maintenance Schedule .......................................................... 241
223
224 MAINTAINING THE CHILLER UNIT
Maintaining the Chiller Unit
NOTE: Thermal and yellow-light violet systems only.
The chiller is typically located at the rear of the engine.
1
2
1 Temperature display in °C and adjustment pads (correct setting = 20)

2 I/O pad (front panel power)
3 Water tank
4 Water pressure gauge (default setting = 30 psi)
5 Front cover containing air filter
Check the following monthly:
■ Temperature. See “To check the temperature (monthly)” on page 225.
■ Condenser area. See “To clean the condenser area and clean or replace the air
filter (monthly)” on page 225.
■ Air filter. See “To clean the condenser area and clean or replace the air filter
(monthly)” on page 225.

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■ Water level; refill with RO (reverse osmosis) water to the recommended

level. See “To check and top off the water tank (monthly)” on page 226.
" To check the temperature (monthly)

1 Check the temperature on the front of the chiller.
2 If the temperature is rising above 20 (20°C/68°F), or if the display is blank,

clean the condenser area and clean or replace the air filter as described
below.
NOTE: The chiller is preset to 20°C (68°F). It will turn off if the temperature
exceeds 24°C (75°F) or drops below 17°C (63°F). Clean or replace the filter.
" To clean the condenser area and clean or replace the air filter (monthly)
1 Press the I/O pad on the front of the chiller to turn off the chiller.
2 Remove the chiller front cover. Lift the filter out of the front cover.

1 Filter
2 Condenser area
3 Inspect the filter and replace, or clean using a brush, vacuum, or compressed
air, and replace.
4 Clean the condenser area behind the filter using a brush or vacuum.
5 Replace the front cover. Position the top edge first, then snap the bottom
edge into place.
6 Press the I/O pad on the front of the chiller to turn on the chiller.
NOTE: Whenever you check the air filter, check the water level too.
" To check and top off the water tank (monthly)
Aim a flashlight at the translucent water tank on the upper left side of the front
panel. If the water level is lower than 2 " (5 cm) from the top, you need to add
RO water.
1 Press the I/O pad on the front of the chiller to turn off the chiller.
WARNING: Do not stretch the chiller hoses; damage can result.
2 Lift the captured cover on top of the chiller.
3 Unscrew the cap from the water tank. Fill the chiller with RO water, to within
2” (5 cm) of the top.

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4 Screw the cap on and replace the cover.
5 Press the I/O pad on the front of the chiller to turn on the chiller.
NOTE: Whenever you refill the water tank, clean the air filter too.
" To replace the water, the water filter, and the deionization filter
Do this every six months. Be sure power to the engine is off.
1 Roll the chiller out far enough to access its rear panel.
WARNING: Do not stretch the chiller hoses; damage can result.
2 Turn off the chiller: Press the I/O pad on the front of the chiller and push the
circuit breaker switch on the rear panel down.
WARNING: If you do not turn off power, water pumps out of the unit when you remove the
filter containers.
1 2
1 I/O pad (power)

2 Circuit breaker switch
3 Disconnect both chiller hoses (supply and return) at the engine service panel:

1 2
1 Water supply line
2 Water return line
4 Connect the chiller hoses together. You must drain the chiller and water
supply lines before you install new filters.
5 Place a shallow container under the drain on the rear of the chiller.
6 Open the gate valve to drain the system.
1 Gate valve
7 Unscrew the blue water filter container from the housing, turning it
counterclockwise.

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1 Water filter container
8 Remove the filter.
Water filter
9 Replace the water filter container onto the chiller, without the filter.
10 Unscrew the blue deionization filter container from the housing, turning it
counterclockwise.

1 Deionization filter container
11 Remove the deionization filter.
Deionization filter
12 Replace the deionization filter container onto the chiller, without the filter.
13 Raise the connected hose section to drain remaining water into the chiller.
14 Close the gate valve on the chiller.
15 Remove both filter containers and empty the water.
16 Inspect the removed water filter and replace if dirty.

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17 Inspect the deionization filter and replace it, properly oriented, if dirty. Look
for an arrow or other marking on the filter that indicates the direction of flow,
and orient it so the flow is from bottom to top.
WARNING: If the deionization filter is inserted upside down, the psi will rise above the
default setting of 30 psi. If this happens, turn off the chiller and correct the
orientation of the filter.
18 Inspect the O-ring on each filter container; if damaged, replace.
19 Replace the water filter container with filter onto the chiller.
20 Replace the deionization filter container with filter onto the chiller.
21 Reconnect the hoses to the service panel.
" To refill chiller water

1 Lift the cover on top of the chiller. Unscrew the water tank cap.
2 Fill the chiller with RO water, to within 2” (5 cm) of the top.
3 Screw the cap onto the water tank and lower the cover.
" To turn on the power

1 Turn on power to the chiller. Push the circuit breaker switch up on the rear
panel, and press the I/O pad on the front.
WARNING: Turn on chiller power before engine power.
2 Check the water pressure gauge on the chiller front panel. The default setting
is 30 psi.
NOTE: Your Agfa service representative may advise you to use a higher
setting, not to exceed 50 psi.
3 To adjust, turn the screw on the back panel: clockwise to increase, counter-
clockwise to decrease.

232 MAINTAINING THE QUATRO FILTRATION UNIT
1 2
1 Water pressure gauge
2 Pressure adjustment screw
4 After running the chiller for 20 minutes, recheck the water level. Add RO
water if necessary.
Maintaining the Quatro Filtration Unit

Required or recommended for some systems.
The Quatro air filtration unit provides additional air pressure to the platesetter
to keep out dust. The unit is connected to the platesetter by two air hoses.
1 HEPA filter cover

2 Speed dial to adjust air pressure
3 Prefilter cover
Its two filters must be replaced periodically; the frequency depends on environ-
mental cleanliness. As a starting guideline:

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■ Prefilter: Located at the base of the unit, this inexpensive filter is designed to
prolong the life of the HEPA filter. Inspect it every two weeks and replace as
needed; typically every two or three months.
■ HEPA filter: Located at the top of the unit, this main filter should be replaced
once a year.
See “To replace the filters” on page 233.
" To replace the filters
Prefilter
1 Turn the Quatro power off. The switch is on the front panel.
2 Unscrew the two thumbscrews at the base of the unit, at each side.
3 Pull the screws forward to remove the filter cover.
Prefilter cover removed
4 Remove the filter itself and inspect it. If you cannot see light through it or it
appears filled with dirt, replace it.
Removing prefilter
5 Replace the filter cover and tighten the screws.
6 Turn the Quatro power on.

234 MAINTAINING THE QUATRO FILTRATION UNIT
HEPA filter:
1 Turn the Quatro power off. The switch is on the front panel.
2 Unsnap the two latches on either side of the top of the unit and remove the
cover.
1 HEPA filter
2 Latch
3 Carefully lift the metal handle to completely remove the filter.
4 Place the new filter in the unit and replace the cover.
5 Turn the Quatro power on.
Speed Dial
The speed dial on the front panel that adjusts the amount of air pressure should
remain set at the halfway (12 o’clock) mark.

11 MAINTENANCE 235
1 Speed dial to adjust air pressure
Cleaning the Platesetter

" To clean the exterior
! Wipe the exterior of the platesetter with a clean, lint-free cloth moistened
with a general-purpose cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not allow any fluid inside the engine, exit tray, exit conveyor,
or processor.
" To clean other parts
! See “Changing the Air Filters” on page 235.
Changing the Air Filters
To minimize dust during imaging, the platesetter maintains positive airflow

when the unit is on. Fans and air filters in the rear panels provide ventilation.
Inspect and clean them monthly. Depending on the environment, you may need
to inspect them more or less frequently.
■ Rear cover (3)

236 CHANGING THE AIR FILTERS
NOTE: The 3 rear cover filters are not present on systems using the Quatro
filtration unit. This is where the air hoses to the Quatro unit connect to the
platesetter.
■ Right side rear cover, as you face the rear (2)
" To replace the three rear filters

1 Grasp the vanes of the filter cover and pull it off. Discard the dirty filter.
2 Place a clean filter against the filter cover and replace the cover. Push until it
snaps into place.
1 Dirty filter removed 2 Clean filter in place
" To replace the two right side rear filters

1 Remove the filter cover by prying at the four tabs that hold it in place.
Pry cover off at the four tabs
2 Discard the dirty filter.

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Top filter is removed
3 Place a clean filter against the filter cover and replace the cover . Bend the
cover outward to fit the 4 tabs over the filter housing.
4 Repeat for the second filter.
NOTE: To order filters, contact your Agfa service representative.
Changing the PlateManager Air Filter
A fan and filter provide ventilation to PlateManager. Inspect and clean the filter
monthly. Depending on the environment, you may need to inspect it more or
less frequently.
The fan and filter assembly is located on the side facing the engine, in the center.
" To change the filter

1 Pull the filter off and clean it.
2 Push the clean filter back in place.
Emptying the Punch Chaff Container

In a platesetter configured with the optional punch feature, punch chaff is
collected in a container inside the front cover and must be discarded periodi-

238 EMPTYING THE PUNCH CHAFF CONTAINER
cally. The control console displays a punch count and a "percent full" value for
the container, and alerts you when to empty the container, based on the punch
count and limit value.
For details on managing the punch count and alerts on the control console, see
“Managing the Punch Chaff” on page 107.
Empty the punch chaff when the control console alerts you or at any time, as
long as the platesetter is idle.
" To access the container

1 Remove the front cover.
! Thermal and yellow-light violet systems: Open the top edge of the front
cover by grasping the top edge with both hands. The cover opens several
inches, held in position by a cable.
Front cover open
NOTE: You may remove the entire front cover by releasing the cable and
lifting the front cover off the hinge pins at the bottom, but it is not necessary
for chaff removal.
! White-light violet systems: Remove the front cover. See “Opening Access
2 Locate the black metal container to the right of center.

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2
1 Chaff container in place, from above
2 Front cover (thermal and yellow-light violet systems)
1 Chaff container in place, from front (front cover off)

2 Handle
" To empty and replace the container

1 Grasp the handle and pull it straight out of its recess.

240 EMPTYING THE PUNCH CHAFF CONTAINER
Back side of chaff container

1 Chaff
2 Magnets
2 Discard the chaff.
3 Replace the empty container by pushing it back into its recess, where it is held
in by magnets. Push it in firmly, being sure it is properly seated.
1 Recess for container
Replacing the container
4 Close the front cover:
! Thermal and yellow-light violet systems: Close so it is securely engaged in

the latching mechanism.
! White-light violet systems: See “Opening Access Doors on White-light

Violet Systems” on page 208.

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5 Reset the punch count on the control console by selecting Operations >
Punch > Zero punch count. The punch count on the Punch Mode status line
resets to zero.
Preventative Maintenance Schedule

To keep the system running smoothly, perform regular preventative mainte-
nance according to the following schedule.
Clean Replace
Engine Who Date performed
Inspect Adjust
Clean exterior surface/input tray Daily Customer
Empty punch chaff container and zero punch count (units with At 75% full Customer
punch option); see control console for status warning
Verify airlines are free of oil/water; check 3-stage air filtration Weekly Yearly Service or
unit: oil filter, water filter, and particle filter 1 customer
Check and replace engine rear cover air filters (3) if needed 2 Service or
• High volume users Weekly 2 weeks customer
• Medium/low volume users 2 weeks monthly
Clean general drum area Service or
• High volume users Monthly customer
• Medium.low volume users 3 months
Check and replace engine electronics enclosure air filters (2) if Monthly As needed Service or
needed customer
Verify system is up to required software configuration Next call Service
Verify system is up to required hardware configuration Next call Service
Verify carriage moves freely Next call Service
Check engine regulator for proper PSI setting (90 psi) 6 months Service
Check fixed clamp bladder for proper opening 6 months Service
Inspect and clean carriage rails; oil “V” groove if needed 6 months Service
Verify no water leaks from imager and chiller lines 6 months Service
Clean carriage drive wheel 6 months Service
Inspect FC for stress areas; check for loose tape; replace if needed 6 months As needed Service
Ensure drum moves freely; lube/clean if needed 6 months Service
Inspect and clean ironing roller 6 months Service
Inspect and clean media guide rollers 6 months Service
Verify fans are operational 6 months Service
Clean carriage encoder scale tape 6 months Service

242 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Verify fans are operational 6 months Service

Clean carriage encoder scale tape 6 months Service
Clean Replace
Other Who Date performed
Inspect Adjust
Quatro Air Filtration Unit AX018 (Azura) 1 Service or
• Pre filters (4) Monthly 3 months customer
• HEPA Filter Monthly Yearly
Quatro Closed Loop Air Filtration Unit AX02 (P970) 1 Service or
• Pre filters (2) Monthly 6 months customer
• HEPA Filter Monthly Yearly
Image Pressurization (Medo Pump) 2 Service
• Air filter 6 months
• Air and water filter 6 months
1 A set of filters is available in a filter kit.
2 Check to see if air is flowing by disconnecting fitting just before the line enters the imager. Remember to re-connect.
Clean Replace
Chiller Who Date performed
Inspect Adjust
Check water level; top off with distilled or reverse osmosis filtered Weekly Customer
water
Check and clean fan filter (metal) 6 months Customer
Replace fan filter 6 months Customer
Replace 5um filter 6 months Customer
Change chiller water; distilled or reverse osmosis filtered water 6 months Customer
Replace DI filter (de-ionization) 1 year Customer
Check the water pressure (30 psi) next call Service

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Clean Replace
PlateManager Who Date performed
Inspect Adjust
Clean the exterior surfaces Daily Customer
Clean all cassettes Daily Customer
Clean exit conveyor Daily Customer
Check PlateManager regulator for proper PSI setting (90 psi) 6 months Service
Recalibrate all motors 6 months Service
Inspect/Clean top conveyor belt and rollers 6 months Service
Inspect/Clean PM L-bridge belts and rollers 6 months Service
Inspect/Clean slipsheet capture rollers 6 months Service
Clean plate sensor contacts 6 months Service
Clean ESD braid 6 months Service
Clean Replace
Job-Level Automation Who Date performed
Inspect Adjust
Clean exterior surfaces Daily Customer
Recalibrate all motors 6 months Service

244 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

APPENDIX
A Glossary
This glossary defines many of the terms used in this document with which the
user may not be familiar.
Checkerboards Exposure-sensitive Exposure wedge An .eps file

elements of an exposure wedge. In (Digicontrol 6.2.8.eps) is imaged on
an exposure test, each exposure the non-printable area of each plate.
wedge consists of checkerboard It is available in positive or negative
patterns within circles. The visual versions. Use the exposure wedge to
density of the checkerboards is compare a job output to the
affected by the exposure settings. exposure test for the same batch of
Each circle is a halftone matrix plates.
composed of an equal number of
spaces and halftone dots. Its size is Flush To move a plate out of the
the square of the pixels along the engine. If imaging has begun, it
length of one side of one halftone stops. The plate moves into the exit
dot. A 4x4 checkerboard contains tray or conveyor. If you have an
halftone dots, each composed of 16 online processor, the flushed plate
square pixels. The optimal match is moves through the processor as
at a 1x1 checkerboard. usual.
Database A collection of related Offline button Puts the engine

information, such as a list of plate offline. If you click this button while
names. a plate is being imaged, the engine
goes into offline pending mode.
Drum The cylindrical structure on
which the plate is imaged. The plate- Offline pending mode Engine is
setter uses an external drum: the online, but goes offline as soon as
plate is mounted on the outside of imaging is complete. Cannot accept
the drum. a new job.
Engine A hardware device which Online button Puts the engine or

writes raster data onto media such PlateManager online.
as film, plate or paper. A typical
output engine may be a printer, PDF Portable Document Format. A
proofer, imagesetter, or platesetter. file format used to describe cross-
platform documents that are created
Exposure value A value between 0 using Adobe Acrobat Exchange or
and 600. A higher value denotes Acrobat Distiller, and that can be
more exposure. These are relative viewed on-screen and printed using
values and do not correspond to a Adobe Acrobat Reader.
unit of measure.
245
246 GLOSSARY
Plate database Stores information horizontal as the plate is positioned

about each plate type the platesetter on the input tray and in the cassette.
is set up to image. You cannot image
a plate if it has not been added to the Resolution A measure of the fineness
plate database. of spatial detail that a device can
record or produce. The higher the
Plate length The dimension around resolution, the finer the detail.
the drum. This dimension is vertical Resolution is expressed in elements
as the plate is positioned on the per unit length.
input tray and represents the side
edges of the plate stack in the RIP Raster Image Processor: A
cassette. module that converts a PostScript or
PDF document into a matrix of dots,
Plate thickness Thickness is ready for output to a specific output
measured in thousandths of an inch device such as an imagesetter, plate-
(mils). Valid range for plate thick- setter, proofer, or color printer. RIP
ness is from 6-16 mils (0.006 – software can run on a standard
0.016"/0.15 – 0.40mm). Use whole computer (commonly called a
numbers. For example, enter 6, not 'software RIP') or on dedicated
.006. hardware (commonly called a
'hardware RIP').
Plate width Width is the dimension
along the drum. This dimension is

Index
A changing 132, 133 diagnostic page 87
door override 205 disabling non-WL
access door(s) information 141 PlateManager 91, 213
non-WL inserting 136, 140 disabling punch mode 91
PlateManager 207 labels 128 docking the cart (WL) 133
WL system 208 loading 133, 137 doors on WL system 208
accessing a cassette removal 130, 133 drum
PlateManager 129 status icons 95 accessing 214
adding window 89 definition 245
plate to database 101 cassette/slipsheet access dust cover (JLA) 118
air filters door (WL) 129, 133, 143
chiller 225 centering a plate E
engine 235 manually 105
PlateManager 237 chaff. See punch chaff e conveyor 91
Quatro 232 check engine soon icon 95 emergency stop 34
air pressure 204 checkerboard button 38, 52
Apogee PrintDrive/ definition 245 engine 64
ApogeeX 102, 103, 104 exposure wedge 152, PlateManager 71
importing plate 155, 159 rebooting 65
database 104 chiller 29 enable PlateManager 91
AvalonPlateDB.dat 104 maintenance 224 engine 63
temperature reset 205 definition 245
B circuit breaker switch 58 emergency stop 64
cleaning engine 235 interlocks 65
Boot Dialog window 60 interlocks (non-WL) 67
menu option 91 clear plate state 90
clear PlateManager error offline 63
boot log 84 offline button 93
button bar 93 state 91
cold start 58 online 64
compliance 39, 48, 55 online button 93
C shutting down 62
configure menu 86
calibration in process starting up 58
icon 95 D status report 96
cancel button 93, 204 enter standby 92
cancel job 90 dashboard 85 error
cart (JLA) 120 database A0021 174
cart (WL) definition 245 A0031 184
docking 133 plate 100 A0232 177
cassette (JLA) date of issue 2 A0233 177
capacity 30 deionization filter in A0575 178
removal 121 chiller 227 A0591 179
replacement 122 delayed access knob 58, 65 A0592 179
cassette (PM) deleting a plate from A0593 179
accessing 129 database 103 A0621 179
button 88 destination output A0622 179
capacity 32 device 87, 102 A0623 179
247
248 INDEX
A0711 179 N0901 193 T1664 199

A0712 179 N0931 193 T1666 200
A0713 179 N0972 195 T1667 200
A0721 179 N0981 195 T1668 200
A0722 179 N2251 197 T1669 200
A0723 179 N2261 194 T166A 199
A0741 179 N2621 194 T1847 201
A0742 179 N2622 194 T1857 201
A0901 174 N2623 194 T1867 201
A0902 174 N2624 195 T1891 199
A0904 174 N2625 194 T1992 200
A0905 174 N2626 194 T1993 200
A0906 174 N2627 194 T2002 200
A0941 174 N2628 194 T2003 200
A0951 174 N2629 194 T2012 200
A1933 186 N262A 194 T2013 200
C000A 187 N2931 195 T2022 200
C000C 188 O0061 175 T2023 200
D1000 184 P0015 196 T204B 201
D1006 184 P0016 196 T2591 200
D1007 184 P0017 196 T2592 200
D1008 184 P0019 197 T2593 200
E1433 188 P001A 197 T2594 200
E1434 188 P001B 198 U2563 202
E1463 189 P0662 197 U2564 202
E1464 189 Q1000 184 U2725 202
E1471 189 Q1006 184 U2727 202
E1472 189 Q1007 184 V1064 198
E1481 189 Q1008 184 V1071 198
E1482 189 S1006 183 W1571 190
E1611 188 S1008 176 W1572 190
E2822 190 S1011 183 W1581 190
E2831 190 S1015 183 W1582 190
E2832 190 S1017 184 W1583 191
E2833 190 S1018 184 W1584 190
J1051 180 S104A 183 W1585 190
J1211 181 S104F 179 W1586 190
J1212 180 S1069 177 W1592 190
J1221 181 S106A 182 W1594 190
J1222 181 S1075 187 W1602 190
J1223 181 S10A1 182 W1603 190
J1241 182 S10A5 183 W1604 190
J1341 184 S10C6 183 W1651 190
J1342 184 S10CC 184 W1653 190
J1343 184 S1200 185 W1655 190
J1345 178 S8003 186 W1656 190
J1351 181 S8004 186 W1657 190
J1361 181 S801A 186 error messages
N0251 195 T0161 199 list 166
N0882 192 T1663 199 overview 165

INDEX 249
error recovery in process H warmup warning 62

icon 95 L-bridge 23, 28, 31
error recovery menu help button 94 lights
options 90 help menu 93 engine 27
event log 84 HEPA filter 233 plate loader 27
exit conveyor 20, 21, 23, PlateManager 27
28 I Lithostar LAP-V plates
expanded plate database icons 94, 95 exposure 151
off 87, 102 ID labels on cassettes 128 loading plates
exposure imaging status report 96 auto system 137
button 93 in stock 87, 102 JLA 113
evaluating negative N91V input conveyor 23 manual 105
plates 159 input slot, plate jam 221
evaluating positive input tray 18, 20 M
plates 152 inserting cassette
evaluating ThermoFuse magnetic clamps 215
JLA system 115 manual console 78
plates 155 non-WL system 140
overview 148 manual plate loading 105
WL system 136 job-level
set values 159 interlock dialog box
value 245 automation 125
engine (non-WL) 67 PlateManager 145
wedge 152, 155, 159, non-WL
245 manual removal of
PlateManager 73 plate 214, 221
white-light system 74 manual system 18
F interlock release knob 65 MCA removal T-tool 215
file menu 84 menu bar 82
filters J minimize or normal
chiller air filter 225 job history 85 view 86
chiller deionization job log 84 move to load button
filter 230 job-level automation (JLA) 110
chiller water filter 229 about 29 move to run button
engine air filters 235 button 94 (JLA) 117
HEPA 233 cart 120
PlateManager air cassette capacity 30 N
filter 237 console 80
Quatro unit 232 Nela loader 190
data 118 normal view 86
fixed clamps 214, 219 dust cover 118
flashing caution warning manual plate
icon 95 O
loading 125
flush overview 21 offline 63
definition 245 restarting systems 62 offline button 63
fully automatic system setup window 88 engine 93
console 81 status reports 97 PlateManager 71, 89
overview 23 offline pending mode
L definition 245
G on/off switch on engine 58
laser online 64
gray sun icon 95 idle icon 95
green buttons 26, 65 online button
power saver mode 92 definition 245
safety 37 engine 63, 93
warmup 92 PlateManager 71, 89

250 INDEX
online processor status viewing 101 overview (non-WL) 30

reports 96 plate information button 93 overview (WL) 31
operations menu 90 plate length plate capacity 31
output devices 28 definition 246 plate count 88
status reports 96 plate loader 21 plate size 31
output tray 18 buttons 26 safety 43
override button for cassette horizontal position 110 shutting down 69
door 205 moving 110 starting up 67
override punch option 92 run position 117 status light 23, 27
overview status lights 27 status reports 97
fully automatic plate name 86 top access door (non-
console 81 plate name in PlateManager WL) 207
fully automatic cassette 142 unload buttons 88
system 23 plate prompt 98 window 88
job-level automation 21 plate removal please insert prompt 98
console 80 from engine 214 power switch 58
manual console 78 from input slot 221 power up
manual system 18 plate size 87 engine 58
semi-automatic plate size (PM) 31 powering down
console 79 plate status window 94 PlateManager 69
semi-automatic plate thickness powering down engine 62
system 19 definition 246 powering up
white-light violet plate type 87, 102 PlateManager 67
console 82 plate width precautions 34
white-light violet definition 246 processors. See online
system 25 PlateManager 43 processors
air filter 237 punch mode 91
P button 94 punch option 32, 92, 98
cassette access 129 chaff 107
password 86 cassette button 88 chaff removal 237
PDF files cassette capacity 32 count 92, 107
definition 245 cassette count limit 107, 108
PhotoPolymer N91V information 141 disabling 91
plates 159 cassette loading 137 errors 202
exposure 152 cassettes window 89
plate capacity changing Q
job-level automation 30 cassettes 132, 133
PlateManager 31 disabling (non-WL) 91, Quatro filtration unit 232
plate count 213
job-level emergency stop 71 R
automation 118 enabling 91
PlateManager 88 raster image processor 246
inserting cassette 140 rebooting engine 60
plate database 100 interlock dialog box 73
adding a plate 101 after emergency stop 65
manual plate rebooting PlateManager
changing 103 loading 145
definition 246 after an emergency
mode 91 stop 73
deleting a plate 103 offline 71
importing 104 refresh 86
offline button 89 release plate from drum 91
restoring 85 online 71
plate handling tips 100 release plate from input 91
online button 89 release plate positioner 91
plate information 86

INDEX 251
removing a cassette information 49 engine 27

job-level save bin/cassette 85 plate loader 27
automation 121 save plate/exposure 85 PlateManager 27
non-WL auto semi-automatic console 79 WL system 25
system 130 semi-automatic system 19 status reports 95
WL auto system 133 serial numbers 85 PlateManager 97
removing a plate set exposure 90 stop emergency 34
manually 214, 221 set exposure values 159
replacing a cassette setup menu 86 T
job-level shutting down
automation 122 engine 62 thermal plates
reset system 90 PlateManager 69 exposure 151
resolution single separation top conveyor 23
definition 246 collation 165 trademarks 2
restarting after emergency slipsheet (WL) trim button 84
stop bin 143 T-tool 215
engine 65 count status report 98
PlateManager 73 counter 89 U
restarting system counter reset 89 universal plate conveyor 20
engine 60 door unlock 89 unload buttons (PM) 88
JLA 62 limit text box 89 unload plate 90
restore bin cassette 85 removal from white-light
restore calibration system 143 W
profile 91 resetting the
restore plate/exposure 85 counter 144 warmup warning 62
RIP 246 setting the limit 144 warning
rising sun icon 95 status icon 95 icons 95
slipsheet exit slot (non- laser warmup 62
S WL) 31 summary 46
sound level 39 water filter in chiller 227
safety staging buttons 26 wedge for exposure 160
laser 37 standby mode 92
PlateManager starting up Z
information 43 engine 58
platesetter 35 zero punch count 108
PlateManager 67
precautions 34 status icons 94
WL system status lights

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Date of Issue: October 31, 2007

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! Reading the User’s Guide ...................................................................................... 6

Reading the User’s Guide

Using the Index

Printing If you want to print information, two options are available:

" To print the whole guide

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Navigation To... Click...

jump to the Previous topic in sequence

find topics in the alphabetical Index the Index tab

Keyboard and Mouse Conventions

Keys are frequently used in combinations or sequences as shortcut keys. For

The following mouse conventions are used:

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About This User’s Guide ..................................................................................................... 5

Chapter 1 System Overview ............................................................................................................ 17

! Overview of the Manual System .................................................................................. 18

Chapter 2 Safety ............................................................................................................................................. 33

! Emergency Switches ......................................................................................................... 34

" PlateManager ............................................................................................................... 34

Chapter 3 Startup and Shutdown ............................................................................................. 57

! Starting Up the Engine (Cold Start) ............................................................................ 58

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Chapter 4 Control Console ................................................................................................................. 77

! Overview of the Manual Console ................................................................................. 78

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Chapter 5 Plates ............................................................................................................................................ 99

! Plate Handling Tips ........................................................................................................... 100

Chapter 6 Job-Level Automation ............................................................................................... 109

! Moving Plate Loader to Horizontal Position ........................................................... 110

Chapter 7 Fully Automatic Operation ................................................................................. 127

! Applying ID Labels to Cassettes .................................................................................. 128

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Chapter 8 Exposure .....................................................................................................................................147

! Overview of Setting Exposure ........................................................................................148

Chapter 9 Resolving Errors ................................................................................................................163

! About Error Messages .......................................................................................................165

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! Resolving Invalid Cassette Data Error ....................................................................... 187

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Procedures ............................................................................ 203

! Using the Cancel Button ................................................................................................. 204

Chapter 11 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 223

! Maintaining the Chiller Unit ......................................................................................... 224

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! Preventative Maintenance Schedule ..........................................................................241

Appendix A Glossary .......................................................................................................................................245

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Overview of the Manual System

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NOTE: The system measures the plate as it loads. If the measurement is

Manual System ■ Chiller – cools the laser.

■ Quatro filtration unit (required/recommended for some systems).

Overview of the Semi-Automatic System

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NOTE: The system measures the plate as it loads. If the measurement is