LUXEL V-6

SERIES CTP
PCI USER’S GUIDE

6800149005

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NOTE: Measured noise level for this product is less than 65 dBa.

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This equipment has been tested and found to be compliant 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 fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
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required to correct the interference at their own expense.

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This product has been found to satisfy the Class A limits for a radio interface of informa-
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This equipment may also be susceptible to strong electromagnetic fields and should not
be sited close to high power radio transmitters or radio installations. If the intended site
of operation is prone to electromagnetic disturbances due to lightening strikes, additional
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disturbance. Typical examples for the intended environment of this equipment would in-
clude:

• business premises, for example, offices, banks, etc.

• retail outlets, for example, shops, supermarkets, etc.

• light industrial locations, for example, workshops, service centres, etc.

Locations which are characterised by being supplied directly at low voltage from the pub-
lic mains are considered to be residential, commercial or light industrial.

This equipment conforms to the requirements of EC directives:

• 73/23/EEC - Low Voltage Directive

• 89/336/EEC - EMC Directive.

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About this Guide

Thank you for purchasing a Luxel platesetter from FUJIFILM Electronic Imaging
Ltd. It provides operating instructions on the two variants:

• Luxel V-6e CTP with manual and semi-automatic loading.

• Luxel V-6 CTP with manual, semi- and fully-automatic loading.

This Guide is used to operate the PCI (personal computer interface) application
which provides you with the main method of controlling the platesetter directly
from the same PC running the RIP.

If you have an optional MMI console fitted, then this Guide is used alongside the
MMI User’s Guide.

More information on how to load plates and select PCI options is in the Getting
Started Guide.

To ensure the system is operated reliably and safely, refer to the User’s Safety
Guide.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introducing the Luxel V-6 PCI
Introducing the Luxel V-6 System ........................................................1-1
Luxel V-6 Features ......................................................................................1-2
Luxel V-6 Workflow ...................................................................................1-3
Introducing the Luxel V-6 Equipment................................................1-4
Luxel V-6 Site Configuration ..................................................................1-4
Luxel V-6 System Variants .......................................................................1-5
Media Handling ..........................................................................................1-10

Chapter 2 Using the PC Interface

Introducing PCI Menu Pages...................................................................2-1
Introducing PCI Buttons and Icons .......................................................2-1
Looking at the RUN and PAUSE Menus ..............................................2-3
RUN Mode Menu ...................................................................................2-4
RUN Mode Icons...................................................................................2-5
RUN Mode Buttons..............................................................................2-7
PAUSE Mode Menu ...............................................................................2-8
Operating with the PCI Menu ................................................................2-14
How to Switch On and Launch PCI.......................................................2-14
Switch On the Engine...........................................................................2-14
Launch the LuxelServer .......................................................................2-15
Launch the PCI ........................................................................................2-16
How to Detect PCI-MMI Locking (Luxel V-6) ....................................2-18
How to Switch Off the System ...............................................................2-19
How to Set Preferences ............................................................................2-21
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Setting General Preferences.............................................................. 2-21

How to Create and Edit New Media ................................................... 2-23
Create a Media Name .......................................................................... 2-24
Edit a Media Name ............................................................................... 2-25
Delete a Media Name .......................................................................... 2-25
Create a Media Type ............................................................................ 2-26
Edit a Media Type ................................................................................. 2-27
Delete a Media Type ............................................................................ 2-28
How to Select Cassettes and Media
(Manual-Loading on V-6e and V-6) ...................................................... 2-28
How to Change Cassettes and Media (Auto-Loading on V-6) ... 2-32
How to Calibrate Laser Exposure ......................................................... 2-36
Exposure Calibration............................................................................ 2-38
Edit Exposure:......................................................................................... 2-39
Exposure Information .......................................................................... 2-40
How to Use Media Tools ......................................................................... 2-40
Manual-Loading System (Luxel V-6e and V6) ............................. 2-40
Auto-Loading System (Luxel V-6) .................................................... 2-43
How to Operate with the RIP ................................................................ 2-44
How to Operate with the Processor .................................................. 2-45
How to Obtain System Information ................................................... 2-46
Engine Info............................................................................................. 2-46
About Machine................................................................................... 2-47
Licence Options Installed.................................................................. 2-47
Open Online Manual......................................................................... 2-48
Save Elog File ...................................................................................... 2-49
Media Info .............................................................................................. 2-50
How to Empty the Interleaf Bin (Luxel V-6) ..................................... 2-51
How to Load Small Plates (Luxel V-6) ................................................. 2-52
How to Check the PCI Software Release ........................................... 2-54
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Chapter 3 Maintaining the Luxel V-6

Introducing Luxel V-6 Maintenance ...................................................3-1
Starting the Scheduled Tasks .................................................................3-2
Clean the Platesetter External Panels .................................................3-2
Clean the Platesetter Interior.................................................................3-3
Clean Engine Drum ...............................................................................3-3
Clean Autoloader Interior ..................................................................3-3
Clean Cassette Interior.........................................................................3-3
Starting PCI Run-Time Tasks....................................................................3-4
Manage the Job Queue ...........................................................................3-5
Clean the Spinner Mirror .........................................................................3-6
Empty the Chad Tray (Punch Option Only) .......................................3-10
Manage the Licence Options .................................................................3-11
Enter New Licence Key ........................................................................3-11
Review Licence Options .......................................................................3-12
Create/Edit Media Names and Types ...................................................3-13

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting the Luxel V-6

PCI Error Handling .......................................................................................4-1
Understanding Errors .................................................................................4-2
Error Reports ..................................................................................................4-3
The Error Handling Page .........................................................................4-3
Error Report Page ......................................................................................4-4
Error Groups .................................................................................................4-6
Error Codes ...................................................................................................4-6
Recovering from Errors .............................................................................4-8
Optics Errors .................................................................................................4-8
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Traverse Errors ............................................................................................ 4-11

Spinner Errors ............................................................................................. 4-12
Environmental Errors ............................................................................... 4-12
Input Data Path Errors ............................................................................. 4-14
Output Data Path Errors ......................................................................... 4-16
Processor Errors ......................................................................................... 4-16
Diagnostic Errors ........................................................................................ 4-17
Media Control Errors ............................................................................... 4-18
Input Platen Errors ................................................................................... 4-19
Input Conveyor Errors .............................................................................. 4-20
Drum Errors ................................................................................................. 4-20
Output Conveyor Errors ......................................................................... 4-22
System Errors .............................................................................................. 4-25
Autoloader Errors ...................................................................................... 4-26
Input Output Platen Errors..................................................................... 4-30
Using Diagnostic Tools .............................................................................. 4-30
How to Run Self-Tests ............................................................................. 4-30
How to Expose Stock Images ................................................................. 4-32
How to Create/Save/Delete Error Logs ............................................... 4-33
Create an Error Log .............................................................................. 4-33
Save an Error Log .................................................................................. 4-34

Chapter 5 Luxel V-6 Product Data

Media Data ..................................................................................................... 5-1
Media Types ................................................................................................ 5-1
Max/Min Plate Size and Imaging.......................................................... 5-1
Laser Light and Safelight Data.............................................................. 5-4
Media Thickness ......................................................................................... 5-4
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Output Data .................................................................................................5-4
Dot Types and Shapes ..........................................................................5-4
Screen Options........................................................................................5-5
Resolution and Spot Sizes ...................................................................5-5
Platesetter Data ............................................................................................5-6
Electrical Data..............................................................................................5-6
Safety Isolator..............................................................................................5-6
Punch Options (Luxel V-6) .......................................................................5-6
Platesetter Environment .....................................................................5-6

Chapter 6 Using the Status Panel

Introducing the Status Panel ..................................................................6-1
Status Panel and System States .............................................................6-3
Status Panel and Loading.........................................................................6-6

Chapter 7 Options and Updates

Small Plate Option .......................................................................................7-1
How to Load Small Plates ........................................................................7-1
Using LuxelServer .........................................................................................7-3
Launch the LuxelServer ............................................................................7-3
Reviewing Licence Options......................................................................7-4
Review Licence Options ...........................................................................7-4
How to Calibrate Laser Exposure .........................................................7-5
Exposure Calibration ............................................................................7-7
Edit Exposure: .........................................................................................7-8
Exposure Information ..........................................................................7-8
INTRODUCING THE LUXEL V-6 PCI
This chapter introduces the Luxel V-6e and V-6 platesetter systems and
describes its main modules
Introducing the Luxel V-6 System ............................................................... 1-1
Introducing the Luxel V-6 Equipment......................................................... 1-4
Before using this Guide, work through the Tutorial in the Getting Started
Guide which shows how to start the system, load plates, create media,
select media, expose a plate and shutdown.

1.1 Introducing the Luxel V-6 System

The Luxel V-6 belongs to a family of four-page B2 computer-to-
plate (CTP) systems for imaging. It operates as a single-laser
machine that exposes to aluminium plates. Jobs are downloaded
from a remote RIP server to an engine where they are exposed,
punched (if required) and developed by an online chemical
processor (semi- and fully-automatic variants only).
Job image data is sent directly across a FireWire bus to the engine
which includes the main electronic and optical modules. While
exposing images to plate, the engine continues to receive new
jobs from the RIP.
User control of the platesetter output is from three possible
interfaces:
 PC Interface (PCI): this is displayed as a standard window
for all V-6 systems. On a fully-automatic system, indirect PCI
control of the engine allows the user to continue operating
the RIP during a continuous job session.
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Information about PCI menus, system maintenance and
troubleshooting is in this Guide.
 Man Machine Interface (MMI): this is an optional touch pad
that provides direct control of the engine and media using
a set of menu screens. An MMI is only fitted on a V-6.
Information about this interface is in a separate MMI User’s
Guide supplied with the option.
 Status Panel: if an MMI console is not fitted, the engine will
have a status panel of a single LED and bleeper indicating if
jobs are running normally or the engine requires attention.
A status panel is always fitted on a V-6e.
Information about using the status panel is in Chapter 6.

1.1.1 Luxel V-6 Features

Some of the features offered on the V-6 are:
RIP Interface Features:
‰ A FireWire bus between the RIP server and the engine for
passing RIP image data.
‰ Automatic downloading of jobs to the engine from a RIP
queue of jobs held on the PC.
‰ Support for Valiano workflows.
‰ Use with RIPs, such as, Celebrant and Rampage.
Platesetter Features:
‰ Comprehensive diagnostic and error handling information
displayed on the PCI or MMI.
‰ A Manual Load Slot (MLS) option for plates above size
350 mm x 350 mm (auto-loading machines only).
‰ Availability of machine upgrades and options from a PCI
licensing interface.
Media Features:
‰ Automatic plate selection for jobs from up to five cassettes
selected from the RIP server (PCI) or the engine (MMI).
‰ Wide range of media sizes supported.
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‰ Ability to create media names for custom jobs.
Chapter 5 describes useful media, output and platesetter product
data for the operator.

1.1.2 Luxel V-6 Workflow

A typical workflow of jobs from a desktop publishing source to
the platesetter is illustrated in Figure 1.1 on page 1-3.

PCI/RIP PC
JOB IMAGES

JOBS HELD IN
DTP NETWORKS
QUEUE

EXPOSED AND
PUNCHED* JOBS
RIPPED JOB ON PLATE PROCESSED JOB
IMAGES

PLATES FROM
PLATEN
OR CASSETTE

ENGINE
PROCESSOR
* PUNCH OPTION
FITTED

Figure 1.1 Typical Luxel V-6 workflow

Operator control of the job workflow is from the PCI (or MMI)
interface to:
 troubleshoot machine errors

 respond to scheduled maintenance tasks

 set laser exposure levels for all resolutions

 graphically view the current status of the job.

The engine receives jobs from the RIP queue and images them in
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the order they are sent. Imaging output is continuous once you
have loaded a single plate on a manual or semi-automatic
machine.
The platesetter and RIP application work in unison using a set of
plate types and sizes specified for the cassette database by the
operator. Your RIP PC holds current database information on
each cassette that includes plate type, thickness and size. These
details are created and edited by the operator from the PCI
application when different plate types are added for new jobs.

1.2 Introducing the Luxel V-6 Equipment

1.2.1 Luxel V-6 Site Configuration
The V-6 operates as a system of linked modules that are
configured during installation for maximum job output.
A typical V-6 CTP configuration is illustrated in Figure 1.2 on
page 1-5.
Your Luxel V-6 configuration allows the PC operator to manage
the job workflow and remotely control plate imaging.
1. Desktop application-to-RIP/PCI PC: job images are networked
to the RIP PC, typically across an Ethernet link.
2. RIP/PCI PC-to Engine: RIPed image and PCI control data is
passed to the engine across a FireWire link.
3. Engine-to-RIP/PCI PC: an additional RS232 cable bus passes
diagnostic data to the PC for review by the service engineer
and operator.
4. Engine to Processor (semi- and fully-automatic): an RS232 bus
passes status commands between the two units to maximise
the workflow.
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IMAGES FROM DESKTOP

PCI/RIP SOFTWARE
SYSTEMS*
(ETHERNET/
TCP/IP)

PCI/RIP PC

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGE DATA/ENGINE NOTE: STACKER

DATA (RS232) CONTROL (FIREWIRE) NOT SHOWN

PLATE
PROCESSOR

ENGINE PROCESSOR COMMS

*SEE YOUR RIP USER’S GUIDE/

PRE-INSTALLATION MANUAL

Figure 1.2 Typical V-6 configuration: manual/semi-automatic

1.2.2 Luxel V-6 System Variants

Luxel V-6 systems are supplied as five possible variants:
1. V-6e Manual: a single plate is loaded on the engine platen by
the operator after removing the interleaf sheet. The imaged
plate is then collected by the operator from the front platen
before processing. For this system, plate loading and collection
is carried out under safelight conditions.
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PLATEN

USER ACCESS DOOR

Figure 1.3 Luxel V-6e platesetter manual variant

2. V-6e Semi-Automatic: a single plate is loaded on the front

platen and passed to an online processor. For this system,
plate loading is carried out under safelight conditions.
The V-6e is a basic V-6 that can be upgraded on-site with all
the features of a full V-6 system.
3. V-6 Manual: a single plate is loaded on the engine platen by
the operator after removing the interleaf sheet. The imaged
plate is then collected by the operator from the engine
output. For this system, plate loading and collection is carried
out under safelight conditions.
The platen has two guides for:
A) centering the plate on the machine, and
B) pushing the plate into the drum.
Both sets of guides automatically adjust to the correct position
for the job before the plate is loaded.
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MMI CONSOLE ENGINE

PLATEN

USER ACCESS DOOR

EDIT MEDIA TYPE
Figure 1.4 The Luxel V-6 platesetter manual variant
.

PROCESSOR

Figure 1.5 The Luxel V-6 platesetter semi-automatic variant

4. V-6 Semi-Automatic: a single plate is loaded on the engine

platen by the operator after removing the interleaf sheet. The
plate is then automatically passed to an online processor. For
this system, only plate loading is carried out under safelight
conditions.
5. V-6 Fully-Automatic: multiple plates are loaded directly into
the engine through an autoloading cassette, the loader
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removes the interleaf sheet and places it in the installed
interleaf bin. The imaged plate is then automatically passed to
an online processor.
.

AUTOLOADER

TROLLEY/CASSETTE

Figure 1.6 The Luxel V-6 platesetter fully-automatic variant

NOTE: It is possible to upgrade your existing manual or semi-

automatic platesetter to the fully automatic variant.

In addition, your platesetter system will include one or more of

the following modules:

‰ Engine: this receives RIPed job data and converts it to laser

beam for plate imaging. Plates are registered and conformed
in the drum by vacuum before imaging. They are punched
after imaging (if the punch is fitted).
Laser beam imaging is reflected from a spinner, fixed to a
traverse carriage, that moves across the drum and plate. The
beam is directed towards the spinner mirror that rotates at
high speed to write image data onto the plate. Although the
platesetter automatically compensates for exposure at various
periods the operator will need to clean the mirror surface to
maintain quality imaging.
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‰ Processor (semi- and fully-automatic only): this automatically

bakes, washes, develops, rinses, gums and dries the imaged
plate.
Your processor has separate documentation (User Guide, etc.)
explaining how to operate and maintain the unit.
‰ Plate Stacker (semi- and fully-automatic only): an optional
stacker accepts plates from the processor allowing transport to
the next production stage.

Figure 1.7 Stacker

A stacker has separate documentation explaining how to

operate and maintain the unit.
‰ Air Filter Unit (PAT 506id): this provides purified air to the
engine drum. Your Luxel distributor will explain the schedule
for replacing the filters over the working life of the machine.

CAUTION: This unit is positioned correctly when the platesetter is

installed. Do not change its location.
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PAT AIR FILTER

Figure 1.8 PAT

‰ Vacuum pump: vacuum is switched on to conform the plate

against the drum surface during imaging.

CAUTION: Make sure the pump is ALWAYS positioned with the

exhaust facing away from the PAT.

EXHAUST

Figure 1.9 Vacuum pump

1.2.3 Media Handling

CAUTION: Before plates are loaded into the cassette on a fully-
automatic system they must be acclimatised to the same environment
conditions as the platesetter room for at least 12 hours.

Storing plates in a cold room just before loading into a warm

machine environment can cause condensation that dampens the
interleaf paper sheets making them more difficult to handle.
 USING THE PC INTERFACE
This chapter introduces the PCI menus with the main options for
running and pausing the platesetter engine. Before starting customer
jobs, refer to the Luxel V-6 Series Getting Started Guide and make sure
you are familiar with how to switch the system on/off, load plates and
select the correct plate types from the PCI.
Introducing PCI Menu Pages ........................................................................2-1
Operating with the PCI Menu....................................................................2-14

2.1 Introducing PCI Menu Pages

Communication between the operator and the engine are across
a FireWire bus linked to the RIP PC and a separate PC Interface
(PCI) application running on the RIP PC.
Navigating PCI menus is very straightforward, easy to learn and
operate. Once the platesetter is switched on, job image data is
automatically downloaded to the engine, buffered and exposed
in a queue sequence of ‘First In First Out’ as jobs sent from the
RIP.
For all Luxel machines, the user has complete control of the
workflow. While a queue of jobs are downloading, plates are fed
into the drum, imaged and ejected in queue order. At any stage
the operator can pause, stop and restart the engine to change
media or complete a maintenance task.

2.1.1 Introducing PCI Buttons and Icons

An example page (Pause mode) is shown in Figure 2.1 on page 2-
2 below with the main type of buttons and icons running on PCI:
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EXPOSE PROGRESS

OPTION GRAPHIC V-6 (PAUSE MODE)

OPTION GRAPHIC V-6e

(PAUSE MODE)

FUNCTION BUTTON (PAUSE MODE)

KEYPAD

FUNCTION BUTTON (DIAGNOSTICS)

SHUTDOWN BUTTON

MINIMISE BUTTON

Figure 2.1 Typical PCI screen: Pause mode (manual-loading)

Function Buttons: these buttons on a keypad allow you to open

an available function with its own set of options. For instance, the
screen above shows a typical PAUSE mode screen allowing you to
select the diagnostic function.
Option Buttons: You can select options depending on the mode
and function previously selected. For instance, select Run
Diagnostics to open the self-tests.

NOTE: Buttons highlighted in orange show the currently active

functions and options.

Confirm Buttons: Click on these buttons to start the selected

option, or press Return to access the previous page.

RETURN CONFIRM

To complete an operation on a page menu, buttons are normally

selected in the following sequence:
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1. Function
2. Option
3. Confirm.
Some other buttons available on the keypad panel are:
Minimise Button: This button minimises the PCI application to
a floating minimised window on the desktop.

MAXIMISE
BUTTON

Shutdown Button: This button starts the Engine Shutdown

sequence before the machine is switched off.

Return Button: This button returns the interface to the previ-

ously selected page.

2.1.2 Looking at the RUN and PAUSE Menus

PCI menus operate in two modes:
1. RUN: this is where the platesetter is online and exposing, or
ready to expose, and is also receiving images from the queue
on the RIP.
See Section 2.1.2.1 on page 2-4 and also Section 2.1.2.2 on
page 2-8.
2. PAUSE: this is where the user has temporarily stopped
exposing, for instance, to change a cassette. The platesetter
will continue to download until a maximum of 3 jobs are on
the engine for exposing.
See Section 2.1.2.2 on page 2-8.
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2.1.2.1 RUN Mode Menu

A RUN page, shown in Figure 2.2 on page 2-4 (manual-loading)
and Figure 2.3 on page 2-5 (auto-loading), displays details of the
current exposing job and the next job to be downloaded from the
RIP.
As jobs are exposed, the window continually displays an
indication of their progress, and whether more jobs are being
downloaded to the queue.
During a job run, the progress of plates through the platesetter
media path is automated and displayed as a sequence of
animated icons (for advancing and ejecting the plate) on the RUN
display.
In addition, there are other icons that appear on the RUN display
to inform the operator about the status of the job flow:

CURRENT JOB NUMBER/

SEPARATION ID

IMAGE DOWNLOADING/
JOBS IN QUEUE

TIME TO END
CURRENT EXPOSE

NEXT JOB NUMBER/

SEPARATION ID V-6 ANIMATED ICON

V-6e ANIMATED
ICON

ENGINE INFO

MEDIA INFO

PAUSE MODE

Figure 2.2 RUN mode: V-6 manual-loading

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CURRENT JOB NUMBER/

SEPARATION ID

IMAGE DOWNLOADING/
JOBS IN QUEUE

TIME TO END
CURRENT EXPOSE
EXPOSE PROGRESS
SHEETS IN BIN

CASSETTE ID

PLATES IN ANIMATED
CASSETTE PLATE VIEW

RUN MODE

ENGINE INFO

MEDIA INFO

PAUSE MODE

Figure 2.3 RUN mode: auto-loading

2.1.2.1.1 RUN Mode Icons

Current Job Number/Separation ID:
The RIP number and separation ID currently being exposed. This
number is identical to the job sent from the RIP.
Image Downloading/Jobs in Queue:
The job currently downloading and the number of jobs in the
queue.
A ‘spinning disk’ indicates that RIP images are currently being
downloaded to the Engine.
A ‘static disk’ indicates when the downloading of images is
complete.
Exposure Progress:
The progress of the current job now being exposed. This is the
first indication that the job has started imaging. The bar denotes
the image expose progress.
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Next Job Type and Size:
Gives the type of plate required for the next job and its size
metric (mm) or imperial (in)
Engineering Diagnostics:
Select to open Engineering Diagnostics mode to launch the
Engineering Diagnostics window. This option is only available to
service engineers with a password.
Time to End Current Exposure:
The remaining time in minutes and seconds for the expose job to
0:32 be completed.
Next Job Number/Separation ID:
The RIP number and separation of the next job to be exposed.
Next Job Orientation:
Check the icon (and the text description above) for information
on the size and orientation of the next job plate.

LANDSCAPE LARGE:
The next job is large landscape size

PORTRAIT SMALL:
The next job is small portrait size

Cassette ID (Auto-loading):
The cassette installed on the autoloader.
Plates in Cassette (Auto-loading):
Indicates the remaining number of plates in the cassette.
Sheets in Bin (Auto-loading):
Indicates the current number of interleaf sheets in the autoloader
bin.
Animated Plate View:
Shows the progress of the job as a green plate advancing through
the engine.
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PLATE NOT IN ENGINE PLATE IN ENGINE

2.1.2.1.2 RUN Mode Buttons

RUN Mode:
Select this function to open the RUN mode menus.
Engine Info:
Select this function to reveal information about the machine
settings and other information options:
 Current preferences/software modules: this shows the
preferences selected and the downloaded software
modules.
 Licence options: the options currently installed.

 Online manual: this allows the current PCI User’s Guide to

be opened in PDF format.
 Save Log File: this provides a facility to save an Error Log
File to a local folder for forwarding to a service engineer, if
requested.
See also Section 2.2.12 on page 2-46.
Media Info:
Select this function to reveal a full screen showing information on
the next media to be loaded.
PAUSE Mode:
Click on PAUSE to temporarily halt the expose session. The Pause
menu appears after the current job has finished exposing.
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2.1.2.2 PAUSE Mode Menu

PAUSE mode shows options that apply while the platesetter is not
exposing plates but RIP data is still being downloaded. From here
you can:
‰ select new media
‰ run media tools to load and eject a single plate
‰ obtain current media and engine information
‰ select maintenance options
‰ run diagnostics
‰ run exposure calibration
‰ set preferences.
A typical PAUSE menu page (Media Tools) appears as:

EDIT MEDIA TYPE

RETURN LOAD MEDIA

MEDIA TOOLS

Figure 2.4 PAUSE menu: Media Tools (manual-loading)

A keypad opens a set of PAUSE functions available for the

platesetter variant with the currently active function highlighted.
Figure 2.5 on page 2-9 below shows the manual and semi-
automatic PAUSE keypad and their functions:
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SELECT MEDIA MEDIA TOOLS

ENGINE INFO

PAUSE MODE
RUN MODE
EXPOSURE
CALIBRATION
MEDIA INFO
MAINTENANCE

SET RUN
PREFERENCES DIAGNOSTICS

Figure 2.5 PAUSE keypad: manual-loading

CHANGE CASSETTE MEDIA TOOLS

EMPTY INTERLEAF BIN

ENGINE INFO

PAUSE MODE
RUN MODE
EXPOSURURE
CALIBRATION MEDIA INFO

MAINTENANCE

SET RUN
PREFERENCES DIAGNOSTICS

Figure 2.6 PAUSE keypad: auto-loading

Empty Interleaf Bin:

Use the method shown in Section 2.2.13 on page 2-51 to empty
the interleaf bin on an autoloader.
Select Media:
Opens a menu allowing you to select the media types defined for
the RIP.
Exposure Calibration:
An Exposure Calibration utility allows you to calibrate to a
predefined exposure level at the drum surface for all eight
resolutions. After the resolution exposure levels are set their
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values are indicated on the page.

NOTE: The exposure power level for the plate type you are using
should not be changed unless specified by the plate supplier.

Table 2.1 Exposure Calibration options

Button Action

EXPOSURE START CALIBRATION:

CALIBRATION This button allows you to run the exposure calibration.

EDIT EXPOSURE:
This button allows you to set a new exposure calibration value.

EXPOSURE INFORMATION:
This button provides information on the current
Neutral Density settings for each resolution.

See Section 2.2.8 on page 2-36 for more details about Exposure
Calibration.
For various reasons you could find the exposure power level is
inadequate for quality imaging - for example, a Fuji LP-NV plate
has an exposure level of 50.
Maintenance:
Click on the Maintenance function to open the following options:
 manage the job queue
 clean the spinner

 empty the interleaf bin

 empty the chad tray (if a punch is fitted)

 open licence manager (to add a new licence)

 review licence options (to display the current licence

options)
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 create or edit media for the list.

Table 2.2 Maintenance options

Button Action
MAINTENANCE

MANAGE JOB QUEUE:

This button allows you to manage the job queue where you can
delete jobs on the engine.

CLEAN SPINNER MIRROR:

This button starts the facility to clean the spinner mirror.

EMPTY CHAD TRAY (punch option fitted):

This button is used to access and empty the chad tray (if fitted for a
punch).

ENTER NEW LICENCE KEY:

This button allows you to create new licences.

REVIEW LICENCE OPTIONS:

This button opens the page where you can view currently installed
licence options.

CREATE / EDIT MEDIA:

This button allows you to create and edit media names.

CREATE/EDIT MEDIA TYPE:

This button allows you to create and edit media media type names.

See Section 3.1 on page 3-1 for more details about Maintenance
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procedures.
Set Preferences:
Click on Set Preferences to select preferences for units of
measurement, bleeper On/Off, method of loading next media
type.
See Section 2.2.4 on page 2-21 for more details.
Media Tools:
Select this function to load and eject plates without having to
expose a job. You would normally use Media Tools to check that
you have the correct media type and size.
See Section 2.2.9 on page 2-40 for more details.
Engine Info:
This provides you with information about the current state of
your engine in terms of software installed and which preferences
you have chosen. You can also view the licence options and serial
number, open the online PCI User’s Guide and save an error log
for your engine.

Table 2.3 Engine Info options

Button Action

ENGINE INFORMATION:
ENGINE INFO This button allows you to view machine information relating to your
current platesetter.

REVIEW LICENCE OPTIONS:

This button allows you to view currently installed licence options.

OPEN ONLINE MANUAL:

This button launches the online PCI User’s Guide in PDF format for
the platesetter.

SAVE ERROR LOG:

This button allows you to save an error log file to a specified folder
on the PC.
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See Section 2.2.12.1 on page 2-46 for more details.
Media Info:
This option shows you the current type of media selected.
See Section 2.2.12.2 on page 2-50 for more details.
Run Diagnostics:
This function offers several options that allow you to confirm if
the machine is operating correctly for the expected image quality.
It opens a set of diagnostic tools that provide feedback about the
machine.
From the Run Diagnostics menu you can:
 run auto self-tests on the system electronics

 expose stock images

 create a snapshot log of the current machine status

 save an error log file to a defined folder

 launch the online User’s Guide.

Table 2.4 Run Diagnostics options

Button Action
RUN RUN DIAGNOSTICS:
DIAGNOSTICS
This button runs the self-test diagnostics for the engine hardware.

EXPOSE STOCK IMAGE:

This button allows you to select from a set of stock images on the
PC for checking image quality.

OPEN ONLINE MANUAL:

This buttons allows you to open and view the online User’s Guide
for the platesetter.
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Table 2.4 Run Diagnostics options (Continued)

Button Action

CREATE LOG:
This button allows you to create a snapshot error log. of the system

SAVE ERROR LOG:

This button allows you to save an error log to a specified folder on
the PC.

2.2 Operating with the PCI Menu

2.2.1 How to Switch On and Launch PCI
The engine and RIP/PCI applications on the PC operate together
as the Luxel V-6 platesetter system. To ensure that the equipment
initialises correctly and images are able to download from the RIP
to the engine, use the following switch ON sequence:
1. Processor (see the User's Guide supplied by the manufacturer).
2. PAT (Integrated Air Purifier - see the User's Guide supplied by
the manufacturer).

NOTE: The PAT is only powered OFF when the filters are replaced.

3. PC and V-6 Server.

4. Engine with autoloader (see Section 2.2.1.1 on page 2-14).
5. PCI application (see Section 2.2.1.2 on page 2-15).
6. RIP application (see your RIP Operator’s Manual and the
documentation supplied with the PC).
You can start to expose jobs immediately after switching on the
platesetter system and the PCI.

2.2.1.1 Switch On the Engine

This switches on the engine, the autoloader (if installed) and the
vacuum pump.
1. Check that the processor, PAT and PC are switched on.
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2. Locate the Power On/Off switch at the rear of the engine (see
Figure 2.7 on page 2-15).

POWER ON

POWER OFF

Figure 2.7 V-6 switch engine power on/off

2.2.1.2 Launch the LuxelServer

1. LuxelServer automatically launches on start-up of the PC. See
Section 2.2.1 on page 2-14.
The PC System Tray shows the LuxelServer Manager as a
minimised icon:

2. Normally, you would not need to open or view the Manager

during job imaging.
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If, however, you need to check the Connection status to the
engine, double-click on the LuxelServer Manager icon to obtain:

The message shows that the server is either Online or a Device not
Attached. You can return the engine to Online by switching on
the engine or, for a more complex failure, checking the FireWire
cable connection to the engine.

2.2.1.3 Launch the PCI

1. Open the PCI application from:
Start  Programs  Luxel Desktop  V6 Dashboard
2. A Boot page is displayed with separate icons representing each of
the main system modules during system initialisation:

PROCESSOR

SYSTEM
SYSTEM WAIT MODULES
TIMER

Figure 2.8 Boot page (auto-loading)

NOTE: The system modules shown depend on the installed Luxel V-6
variant.
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Table 2.5 Boot page icons

Icon Description

SYSTEM WAIT TIMER:

This icon is active while the system functions initialise.

AUTOLOADER: (fully-automatic only)

This icon appears if the system is fully-automatic.

OPTICS MODULE:
This icon is greyed out during the optics function load and turns bold
when the function has been successfully initialised.

TRAVERSE MODULE:
This icon is greyed out during the traverse function load and turns
bold when the function has been successfully initialised.

INPUT DRUM MODULE:

This icon is greyed out during the drum function load and turns bold
when the function has been successfully initialised.

OUTPUT DRUM MODULE:

This icon is greyed out during the output function load and turns
bold when the function has been successfully initialised.

PROCESSOR NOT READY: (fully- and semi-automatic only)

A Wait Timer indicates the processor is currently not ready to
receive imaged plates. This remains in grey if the processor is
taking extra time to respond, possibly because of a problem with
chemicals or pre-heat temperature. Check the processor LCD to
determine the cause and ensure the unit is ready before continuing.

3. As each module completes its initialisation and self-test routines,

the icons on the Boot page turn from grey to bold.
4. If the boot fails it could be due to an error, such as:
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Control Failure: One of the software modules shown above fails
to load and its icon remains greyed-out.
Cover Open: An interlocked cover or door has been left open, for
example, the user door on the engine. Close the door and the
system will automatically reboot.

Processor Comms: The link between the engine and the processor
is not working. Check that the link is enabled on the Preferences
menu.

Fatal Error: An Error Code number provides more information on

the problem, indicating the machine is unable to continue until
the fault is rectified. You will find a description of fatal errors in
Chapter 4.

NOTE: If you wish to prevent the machine from immediately imaging

after booting, press the PAUSE button on the Boot page keypad. This
will open the application in PAUSE mode.

5. After the system has successfully initialised, the RUN mode page
appears.
6. The engine immediately starts to image the first downloaded job
on the queue.
If you are starting the system for the first time, you may want to
modify some of the machine preferences using information in
Section 2.2.4 on page 2-21.

2.2.2 How to Detect PCI-MMI Locking (Luxel

V-6)
If your engine is also fitted with the MMI option, you will not be
able to select:
‰ PCI options when the MMI is in PAUSE mode.
‰ MMI options when the PCI is in PAUSE mode.
This is to ensure that both interfaces cannot receive conflicting
information at the same time. A locked interface is shown on the
PCI and MMI displays as:
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LOCKED PCI LOCKED MMI

If a Locked Interface icon appears on the PCI you can only operate
the platesetter from the MMI.
To switch off the MMI lock you need to select RUN mode on the
MMI.

2.2.3 How to Switch Off the System

Before switching off the engine at the mains on/off switch, the
platesetter completes a controlled shutdown to ensure that the
spinner slows to a stop, the last imaged plate ejects, and the
traverse moves to a safe position.
Always use the correct shutdown sequence before switching off.
If you omit to shutdown correctly, and switch on the system at a
later stage, you may find there are plates in the engine that have
not been ejected.
If the PCI is locked (see Section 2.2.2 on page 2-18) then you can
either shutdown at the MMI or select RUN mode on the MMI to
unlock the PCI.

1. If the platesetter is in RUN mode, select Pause to enter PAUSE

mode. You will be presented with the following options:
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SHUTDOWN (MANUAL/SEMI-AUTOMATIC)

Figure 2.9 Shutdown button

2. Click on the Shutdown button to display the Shutdown Wait page:

WAIT TIMER

RESTART

RETURN CONFIRM

Figure 2.10 Shutdown Wait page

3. A Wait Timer icon appears as the spinner slows down, the current
job download finishes and the current imaging job ejects.
4. Click on the Confirm button to complete the shutdown, or the
Reset button to restart the engine.
Once Confirm has been selected, the system must be switched off
using the power switch at the rear of the engine before it can be
restarted.

NOTE: If you switch off the engine while the Image Downloading icon
is still spinning, you will lose the RIP image currently being
transferred.
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If you wish to shut off the system immediately, by selecting
Shutdown you can stop the last images from downloading. This is
not recommended while you still have jobs transferring to the
engine, as shown by the Image Downloading icon.

NOTE: You can press Return to cancel the shutdown and revert back
to the PAUSE menu.

5. Once the controlled Shutdown procedure is complete, you will be

presented with a Switch off icon, as shown in Figure 2.11 on
page 2-21:

Figure 2.11 On/Off Switch

6. Switch off the engine. You do not need to power down the RIP
PC at the same time.

2.2.4 How to Set Preferences

2.2.4.1 Setting General Preferences
Machine Preferences can be modified at any stage to suit the
operator or type of job in progress. When using the engine for
the first time it is wise to specify the general preferences suited to
your needs.
While the system is paused, obtain the Preferences menu, by
SET pressing Set Preferences.
PREFERENCES
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UNITS OF SELECT
MEASUREMENT LANGUAGE

BLEEPER ON/OFF

AUTOLOAD

NEXT MEDIA SIZE

RETURN

Figure 2.12 Preferences menu: manual-loading

Set the preferences of your choice by clicking on the desired

option which then changes colour to orange.
Select Language:
Click the radio button for the required language.

Table 2.6 Preference options

Option Description

UNITS OF MEASUREMENT:
Select Imperial units in inches (in) or as Metric units in millimetres
(mm) for the plate sizes

BLEEPER ON/OFF: (manual-loading only)

Select ON to set the audio beeper alert. This turns the audio
bleeper on or off
Semi-automatic: warning the user that the plate has been left too
long on the platen and fogging may occur.
Manual: warning the user that the plate has been left too long on
the platen or output and fogging may occur.
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Table 2.6 Preference options (Continued)

Option Description

PROCESSOR COMMS ENABLED/DISABLED:

Select ENABLED to set the interface link between the processor
and the engine. In this mode, a plate automatically passes to the
processor when the last plate has passed the pre-wash.
If the link is disabled then then the processor pre-heat setting for a
new plate thickness has to be set manually.

AUTOLOAD ENABLED/DISABLED: (manual-loading only)

Select ENABLED to load the plate automatically into the drum (after
a three second delay) once it is positioned on the platen.
Select DISABLED to delay the load until the Load Media button
on the status panel has been pressed.

NEXT MEDIA SIZE: (manual-loading only)

Select this preference in order to show small or large plate
orientation icons for job information on the RUN page. This option
hides the plate progress animation.

PRELOAD: (auto-loading only)

Select this preference if you wish to increase production by
allowing the system to advance a plate into the autoloader while
the plate in the drum is being imaged. This option is only used when
there is a long run of jobs using the same media. If you have to
change cassettes during the job run, then disable Preload.

2.2.5 How to Create and Edit New Media

Default media names have already been entered into the PCI
database list on your installed machine. If different media is
required it can be created/edited from the PCI and read by the RIP
for use on the Job Ticket, (or selected from the MMI as a cassette
media choice).
The media name holds details about the plate type, size and
thickness. As new media is added to the PCI list, each name
(associated with a FFEI-supported plate type) appears on both the
RIP and the MMI. In total, a PCI list can hold up to 32 media
names.
Creating and editing new media allows you to specify plates of
different sizes, types and thickness for jobs to be exposed. Using
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these Media Manager options you can also edit and delete media
names for the required job or the plates physically available.

2.2.5.1 Create a Media Name

To create new media name proceed as follows:
1. Press Pause to display the PAUSE keypad and click on Maintenance
to open the first page showing all the maintenance options.
2. Press the Create/Edit Media button to show:

MEDIA NAME
MEDIA TYPE
MEDIA WIDTH THICKNESS
MEDIA HEIGHT NEGATIVE /
PLATE QUANTITY POSITIVE PLATE

CONFIRM

Figure 2.13 Create Media Name page

3. Create a new media name as follows:

A) Enter a name for the media in the text dialog box (up to 19
alphanumeric characters with spaces).
B) Select the media type and thickness from the pull-down
menus.
C) Select the negative or positive radio button.
D) Enter the plate width in the text dialog box (525, for
example).
E) Enter the plate height in the text dialog box (459, for
example).
F) Enter the plate quantity:
For a manual-loading system, always enter a value of 1.
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For an auto-loading system, enter the number of plates
loaded on the installed cassette. This is the value that first
appears on the Media Quantity icon when a new media
pack is installed. You can always edit this value to the show
the actual number of plates loaded.
4. Click on the Confirm button to create a new media name for the
list.

2.2.5.2 Edit a Media Name

You can change details for a selected media name as follows:
1. Select Create/Edit Media and Edit Media.
2. Click on a media name from the list and select Confirm.
3. Set new values for plate height, width and cassette quantity in
the edit page for the selected name.
4. Click on Confirm.

EDIT MEDIA

MEDIA NAMES LIST EDIT MEDIA NAME

2.2.5.3 Delete a Media Name

NOTE: A media name for a plate already in a cassette cannot be
deleted.

You can delete a media name from the list as follows:

1. Select Create/Edit Media and Delete Media.
2. Click on a media name from the list and select Confirm.
3. Check the media name details before deleting.
4. Click on Confirm.
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DELETE
MEDIA

CONFIRM CONFIRM

MEDIA NAMES LIST DELETE MEDIA NAME

2.2.5.4 Create a Media Type

Media type details from the plate packaging include:
 plate manufacturer and type, for example, Fuji LP-NV
 plate thickness

 negative or positive.
Media types for a Luxel V-6 are recognised by the RIP calibration
software and used for setting up print characterisations.
To create a new media type proceed as follows:
1. Press Pause to display the PAUSE keypad and click on Maintenance
to open the first page showing all the maintenance options.

1. Press Create /Edit Media Type to open:

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CREATE MEDIA TYPE

Figure 2.14 Create Media Type page

2. Enter an appropriate media type up to 19 alphanumeric

characters long.
3. Select the plate thickness.
4. Check the Negative box if the media is for negative printing.
5. Click on Confirm.

2.2.5.5 Edit a Media Type

You can change details for a selected media type as follows:
1. Select Create/Edit Media Type and Edit Media Type.
2. Click on a media name from the list and select Confirm.
3. Edit the media type Name, Thickness and Negative setting.
4. Click on Confirm.
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EDIT MEDIA TYPE

MEDIA TYPES LIST EDIT MEDIA TYPE

2.2.5.6 Delete a Media Type

NOTE: A media type for a plate already in a cassette cannot be deleted.

You can delete a media type from the list as follows:

1. Select Create/Edit Media Type and Delete Media Type.
2. Click on a media type from the list and select Confirm.
3. Check the details of the media type before deleting.
4. Click on Confirm.

DELETE MEDIA TYPE

CONFIRM CONFIRM
EDIT MEDIA TYPE
MEDIA TYPES LIST

2.2.6 How to Select Cassettes and Media

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(Manual-Loading on V-6e and V-6)

Media details shown on the RIP, MMI and PCI for a manual and
semi-automatic platesetter are stored on the PC as five separate
system containers called 'cassettes' each with their own IDs 1 to 5.
Figure 2.15 on page 2-29 and Figure 2.18 on page 2-31 show how
media and cassettes are selected.
From the PCI (or MMI, if fitted), the operator highlights a cassette
as active (online) and selects media from the created list, see
Section 2.2.5 on page 2-23, for the plates available and the jobs
being downloaded.
Each of the five cassettes displays a currently selected media
name from the PCI media list. You can select a cassette ID as
active and choose a new media name from the existing list of
media.
Once the cassette media details (1 to 5) are chosen on the PCI, it is
read by the RIP and, if selected, downloaded with the Job Ticket.

V-6 ONLY
ENGINE WITH MMI

SELECT SELECT MEDIA

CASSETTE ID NAME FOR
AS ONLINE CASSETTE

JOB DATA

#3 20
#4 45
#2 LPNV 762 60 LPNV 762
#5 90
PCI/RIP ON PC #1 33

CASETTE DETAILS MEDIA

PC WITH MEDIA NAMES 32
DATABASE LIST
SELECT
CASSETTE ID
AS ONLINE
SELECT MEDIA
V-6 AND V-6e NAME FOR
CASSETTE

Figure 2.15 V-6 select cassettes and media: manual-loading

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Select cassettes and media as follows:
1. Press Pause to display the PAUSE keypad and click on Select Media
to open:

CASSETTE ID (WITH
ONLINE MEDIA NAME)
CASSETTE id

CONFIRM

Figure 2.16 Select Cassette ID menu

2. Select a Cassette ID showing the currently defined Media Name

and click on the Confirm button to open the list of media names:

MEDIA NAME

CONFIRM

Figure 2.17 Select Media menu

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3. Select a new media name and click on the Confirm button.
4. Alternatively, if you prefer to leave the cassette as empty then
select the blank media name from the list and click on Confirm.

5. The page now reverts to the Select Cassette ID menu. If a blank

media name has been selected then the active Cassette ID media
shows as:

You can now select the next function from the PAUSE keypad.
6. Start loading plates using the method shown in the Getting
Started Guide.
7. When different or new media is required for the next job you can
easily swap or create media for another cassette ID before
selecting it for the Job Ticket.

ENTER NEW SELECT ONLINE NEW MEDIA

MEDIA DETAILS CASSETTE TO ADD NEW APPEARS IN
MEDIA TO CASSETTE

MEDIA NAME
SELECT
CONFIRMED, NEW MEDIA
MEDIA
ADDED TO LIST

Figure 2.18 Create New Media sequence: manual-loading

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2.2.7 How to Change Cassettes and Media

(Auto-Loading on V-6)
NOTE: Make sure the plates are acclimatised to platesetter room
conditions for at least 12 hours before loading them into the cassette.

Media details shown on the RIP, MMI and PCI for a fully-
automatic platesetter are stored for up to five separate cassettes
each with their own IDs 1 to 5. Figure 2.19 on page 2-32 shows
how media is selected.
From the PCI (or MMI, if fitted), the operator installs a cassette
and selects a media name from the created list, see Section 2.2.5
on page 2-23, for the plates available and the jobs being
downloaded.
Each of the five cassettes displays a currently selected media
name from the PCI media list. You can select a cassette ID as
active (online) and choose a new media name from the existing
list of media.
Once the cassette media details (1 to 5) are chosen on the PCI, it is
read by the RIP and, if selected, downloaded with the Job Ticket.

ENGINE WITH MMI

SELECT CASSETTE SELECT MEDIA
ID AS ONLINE NAME
#2

AUTOLOADER JOB DATA

CASSETTE ID #2
MEDIA
NAMES
#3 20 LIST
#4 45
#2 LPNV 762 60 LPNV 762

PCI/RIP ON PC #5 90
#1 33
CASSETTE DETAILS
32
PC WITH MEDIA
DATABASE
SELECT
CASSETTE AS SELECT MEDIA
ONLINE NAME

Figure 2.19 V-6 Change cassettes and media: auto loading

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Change cassettes and media as follows:
1. Press Pause to display the PAUSE keypad and click on Change
Cassette to open:
CHANGE CASSETTE

CONFIRM

Figure 2.20 Change Cassette page

2. Click on Confirm and a Help image tells you to remove the empty
cassette.
Pull back the cassette release latch on the trolley and pull out the
empty cassette. The next Help image tells you to install a new
cassette.

PULL OUT EMPTY

CASSETTE

PUSH IN FULL
CASSETTE
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Load the new cassette using the method in the Getting Started
Guide to avoid plate or paper jams.
3. Push the cassette into the autoloader door until you can hear the
latch lock.
4. Select Media opens as the next page:

SELECT MEDIA

CONFIRM

Figure 2.21 Select Media menu

5. Select a media name from the created list on the PCI and click on
Confirm.
6. The next page, Edit Quantity, opens to allow you to modify the
quantity of plates loaded into the cassette.
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EDIT QUANTITY

MEDIA
QUANTITY
DELETE

CONFIRM

Figure 2.22 Edit Quantity

7. Before entering a new value, note that:

 If the last Media Quantity value was at 0 before the
cassette was reloaded, then the value automatically resets
to the plate pack quantity last entered by the user. This
value is likely to vary for different types, so refer to the
packaging for details of the number of plates in a plate
pack. A cassette is able to hold the maximum plate
quantities of:

Plate thickness (mm/gauge/inch) Maximum number of plates

0.15 / 6 / 0.005 120
0.20 / 8 / 0.007 100
0.24 / 10 / 0.009 60
0.30 / 12 / 0.010 60

 Current media details of a cassette are remembered if the

cassette is retracted and then re-installed.
8. Enter a new plate quantity to modify the value shown on the
Media Quantity icon, and press Confirm. Use the Delete key to
erase unwanted values.
When different or new media is required for a new set of jobs
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you can easily load and install a cassette with the required plates,
then select a media name and quantity before choosing the
cassette for the Job Ticket.

ENTER NEW CHANGE CASSETTE ID EDIT MEDIA

MEDIA DETAILS AND SELECT MEDIA QUANTITY
NAME

NEW MEDIA
MEDIA NAME APPEARS FOR
CONFIRMED, NEW MEDIA CASSETTE ID
ADDED TO LIST

Figure 2.23 Create New Media sequence: auto-loading

2.2.8 How to Calibrate Laser Exposure

Exposure calibration is required on a regular basis to ensure your
system continues to produce high-quality output. It is run to
compensate for loss of power in the optics due to aging or
contamination. The recommendation is to calibrate every time
the processor is cleaned or serviced. Linearisation should then be
verified to ensure the %dots are correct.
During exposure calibration, the contamination on the spinner
mirror is checked. If a warning is given, clean the spinner mirror.
See Section 3.3.2 on page 3-6. When the system reboots,
calibration automatically runs again to correct exposure.

NOTE: The system is initially calibrated during site installation. A

calibration value of 50 (on the MMI and PCI) corresponds to the correct
exposure for LP-NV plates. This is only changed if a new plate type
introduced and a request is made by your local service centre.
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Before starting Exposure Calibration make sure the engine has
finished imaging:
1. Click on Exposure Calibration in the PAUSE menu to obtain:
EXPOSURE
CALIBRATION

EXPOSURE VALUE

CONFIRM
CALIBRATION

Figure 2.24 Exposure Calibration menu

An Exposure Value icon shows the current power as it images on

the plate.

CAUTION: The Exposure Value is never edited or changed unless dif-

ferent media to Fuji LP-NV is used or at the request of the supplier.

Available options for Exposure Calibration are:

Table 2.7 Exposure Calibration options

Button Action
START CALIBRATION:
Press and confirm to run a calibration sequence based on
the current exposure level for each licenced resolution.
Exposure calibration runs automatically at boot up after the
spinner mirror has been cleaned.

EDIT EXPOSURE:
Press and confirm to manually set a new exposure level for all
resolutions. Use this option if the plate supplier recommends a
change to exposure.
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Table 2.7 Exposure Calibration options (Continued)

Button Action

EXPOSURE INFORMATION:
Press and confirm to obtain the ND (Neutral Density) Values page
showing the ND values for all 8 resolutions. Use this option if you
need to check the results of a calibration for a working resolution.

Once the level has been calibrated, click on the required button
on the keypad for the next function.

2.2.8.1 Exposure Calibration

1. Press Start Calibration and while a Wait Timer icon appears the
machine measures power levels at the drum for each licenced
resolution before calculating optimum ND settings.

2. An ND Values page then appears showing:

 a Pass icon against each resolution that has passed
 a Non-Fatal Error icon against the resolution that has
failed. This indicates that the resolution has reached the
maximum power available.

ND VALUE EXPOSURE VALUE

TIME SINCE LAST

RESOLUTION
CALIBRATION
(hrs:min)

FAILED

PASSED

Figure 2.25 ND Values page

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3. Press Maintenance on the PAUSE keypad and clean the spinner
mirror before attempting another calibration. See Section 3.3.2
on page 3-6.
4. If there are still failures for a required resolution, call your local
Support Centre.
5. Re-linearise from the RIP the system to adjust output quality.

2.2.8.2 Edit Exposure:

1. Press Edit Exposure to open the following page:

EXPOSURE
VALUE

NUMERIC PAD

CONFIRM

Figure 2.26 Edit Exposure page

NOTE: an Exposure Value level has been defined during platesetter

installation for the media type to be used. Extreme care should be
taken when altering this level as it will affect the amount of laser light
on the plate.

2. Enter an exposure value from 10 to 99 on the keypad. Use the

Delete button to remove and re-enter a new value.
3. Click on Confirm and a Wait Timer icon appears while the machine
sets the new level.
4. An ND Values page appears next, see Figure 2.25 on page 2-38,
showing which resolutions have passed and failed.
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5. Press Maintenance on the PAUSE keypad and clean the spinner
mirror before attempting another calibration. See Section 3.3.2
on page 3-6.
If there are still failures for a required resolution, call your local
Support Centre.

2.2.8.3 Exposure Information

1. Press Exposure Information or run an Exposure Calibration to open
the ND Values page, see Figure 2.25 on page 2-38.
2. This page shows the results of the last calibration as either a pass
(Tick) or a fail (Non-Fatal Error) for a licenced resolution. It also
shows:
 Exposure Level: the current power setting.

 Time Since Last Calibration: the elapsed time in hours and

minutes since the last calibration setting.
3. Press the next required function on the PAUSE keypad.

2.2.9 How to Use Media Tools

Use the Media Tools facility to advance and eject an unexposed
plate in order to verify the correct operation of the media
handling devices, such as, motors, rollers, sensors, etc. (if
requested by a service engineer).
You can also use this tool to eject an exposed plate left in the
drum if it has not already been auto-ejected.

2.2.9.1 Manual-Loading System (Luxel V-6e and V6)

Output a plate as follows:
1. Click on Media Tools on the PAUSE menu to obtain:
MEDIA TOOLS
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SELECT MEDIA MEDIA TOOLS

Figure 2.27 Media Tools page: manual-loading

2. Click on Select Media to choose the type and size of plate for
output.

MEDIA NAME

CONFIRM

Figure 2.28 Select Media menu

3. Click on the Confirm button to show the orientation and type of

required plate.
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LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT

CONFIRM ADVANCE

4. Load the plate on the platen.

5. Click on Confirm to advance the plate.
6. As a plate is loaded into the drum, an animated Advancing Plate
icon is displayed.

CONFIRM EJECT

7. Click on Confirm to eject the plate.

8. An animated Ejecting Plate icon shows the plate starting to eject
from the drum.
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9. Select more plates, if required, using the same method.

10. Click for the next function on the PAUSE keypad when Media
Tools is no longer required.

2.2.9.2 Auto-Loading System (Luxel V-6)

Output a plate as follows:
1. You can either use the currently installed cassette and plates to
run Media Tools, or follow the Change Cassette procedure (see
Section 2.2.7 on page 2-32) to install new plates.

2. Click on Media Tools on the PAUSE menu to obtain:

MEDIA TOOLS

CONFIRM

3. Select Confirm to advance the plate into the drum.

As the plate is loaded into the drum, an animated Advancing
Plate icon is displayed.
4. When the plate is ready to be ejected, the following page
appears:
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CONFIRM

5. Select Confirm to eject the plate.

An animated Ejecting Plate icon shows the plate starting to eject
from the drum.
6. The next page asks if you wish to advance another plate.
Choose another function to leave Media Tools.

2.2.10 How to Operate with the RIP

Your RIP server runs the RIP application that allows you to create,
for instance, job tickets or select screen sets. Images and pages
created by desktop applications are sent to the RIP before being
downloaded to the engine for imaging. This workflow, using a
remote RIP connected across a FireWire bus, generates a steady
stream of job images as shown in Figure 1.1 on page 1-3.
The RIP holds details of the available media types and names held
on cassettes selected for the Job Ticket before the job is put on
the engine queue.
From the PCI menu you pre-select up to five different cassette
medias to use for the range of jobs coming from the RIP. For most
workflows, five active media types are adequate. However, if a
different type is required, the media details for that cassette is
easily edited from the PCI, see Section 2.2.5 on page 2-23.
Once the media type and name is chosen for a cassette, it is
remembered by the system until the media is changed.
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2.2.11 How to Operate with the Processor

A processor, for a semi- and fully-automatic system, is online with
the engine to accept exposed plates via the engine output which
holds the plate until the processor is ready for the next job. The
coupled modules operate as a single system using an RS232
communication (comms) link for transferring machine commands
and messages.
Luxel V-6 processors are able to operate in two modes:
‰ Comms On: this is where the processor uses a communication
protocol recognised by the engine. Software commands and
diagnostic data is passed between the two units, allowing the
processor to work as an online device. For the protocol to
operate effectively, the link needs to be enabled as a
preference, see Section 2.2.4 on page 2-21.
‰ Comms Off: this where the processor is prevented from
communicating with the engine. Plates can still be sent and
developed by the processor but essential media information,
for instance, on plate thickness, is not received by the
Processor. For this setup, the link is disabled as a preference,
see Section 2.2.4 on page 2-21.
In the event of a Comms problem, you can temporarily disable
the link from Preferences.
An indication of the communication link is displayed as:
Processor Comms Enabled: shows the link as active allowing the
two machines to transfer signals on plate loading, errors, etc. If
there is a link problem, indicated by an Error Code, disable the
link and reboot before continuing to expose.

Processor Comms Disabled: shows the link as disabled but the

processor still online with, however, reduced functions.
While the platesetter is exposing, a Processor Not Ready icon may
occasionally appear on the display. This is not an error warning
but a reminder to the operator that the processor has halted
because, for instance, the chemicals are too low or the processor
is not operating at the required temperature. Check the display
on the processor.
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2.2.12 How to Obtain System Information

You can obtain more information about the system, its current
settings, software levels and media used by selecting:
 Engine Info: see Section 2.2.12.1 on page 2-46.
 Media Info: see Section 2.2.12.2 on page 2-50.
ENGINE INFO
2.2.12.1 Engine Info
Engine Info provides four options that allow you to:
 display current preferences and software levels
 check licence options

 open the online User’s Guide

 display the Log file generated by the system.

1. Press Engine Info on the RUN or PAUSE page to obtain the
following options:

Table 2.8 Engine Info options

Button Action
ABOUT MACHINE:
Serves as an ‘About’ screen showing the current system Preference
settings and application software issue levels for each PCB.

REVIEW LICENCE OPTIONS:

Shows the installed licence options.

OPEN ONLINE MANUAL:

Launches the current online PCI User’s Guide in Adobe PDF format.

SAVE LOG FILE:

Displays the error log file generated from Run Diagnostics and
allows you to save it to a local folder.
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2.2.12.1.1 About Machine

Select About Machine to obtain more information about the
installed system.

CURRENT
PREFERENCES

SOFTWARE MODULES AND

VERSIONS INSTALLED

PCI VERSION

ENGINE INFO

Figure 2.29 About Machine page

This screen shows you in a graphical format the currently active/

inactive system preferences, the software modules and their
version numbers that are installed, and the PCI software version
currently running on your system.
2.2.12.1.2 Licence Options Installed
You can choose to upgrade your system with a number of licence
options, such as, more resolutions, at any time during the life of
the machine.
To check the current set of options available select Review Licence
Options.
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LICENCE OPTION
AVAILABLE

MACHINE SERIAL
NUMBER

Figure 2.30 Review Licence Options page

2.2.12.1.3 Open Online Manual

The PCI User’s Guide is available online in Adobe PDF format and
requires a Reader obtained free from the Adobe Web site
(www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html).

CONFIRM

Figure 2.31 Open Online Manual page

1. Select the Open Online Manual button at the top of the Engine Info
screen.
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2. Click on the Confirm button to complete the action and the
Adobe Acrobat Reader opens with the online Guide.
2.2.12.1.4 Save Elog File
Error Log text files are automatically generated when the
platesetter has a fatal error. The log file is also automatically
named to reflect the time and date of the error. It can then be
renamed and saved to another location by the operator, or e-
mailed directly to a service engineer should they request more
details. As .txt files they are easily opened from Notepad or
Wordpad.
You can also generate an Error Log from the Run Diagnostics
function at anytime even if no error has occurred. See
Section 4.5.3 on page 4-33.

LOG FILE VERSION

CONFIRM

Figure 2.32 Save Log File page

1. Press the Save Log File at the top of the Engine Info screen. A list
of old log files will be presented.
2. Select the desired log(s) that you wish to save to the PC or
network drive.
3. Click on the Confirm button to reveal the Windows Save As...
dialog box. You may rename the Log file and save it to a location
of your choice.

NOTE: Save the file directly into a folder and not into a folder shortcut.
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2.2.12.2 Media Info

This page allows you to view information on the plate required
for the next job so that it can be prepared and loaded onto the
platen.
1. Press Media Info on the RUN or PAUSE keypad to display the Media
Info page:

ONLINE CASSETTE ID
MEDIA INFO

JOB ID
MEDIA NAME

ORIENTATION OF
NEXT PLATE

Figure 2.33 Media Info page (manual-loading)

ONLINE CASSETTE ID PLATES IN CASSETTE

Figure 2.34 Media Info page (auto-loading)

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Icons on the Media Info page show:
Cassette ID:
This icon shows the cassette ID selected as online for the job.
Job ID:
Job ID details the current job number.
Media Name:
The media name shows details of the media type and size for the
next job.
Plate Orientation (manual-loading):
This icon shows the orientation of the next plate, that is to say,
portrait or landscape. The above example shows that the next
plate will have a portrait orientation.

2.2.13 How to Empty the Interleaf Bin (Luxel

V-6)
The first indication of a nearly full bin (110 sheets) is shown by the
warning error number 1260. You can continue to advance plates
until the bin is completely full (120 sheets), causing a fatal error
1270.
1. Select Empty Interleaf Bin in the PAUSE menu to open:

CONFIRM

Figure 2.35 Empty Interleaf Bin page

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2. Select Confirm and follow the Help image steps shown below:

OPEN DOOR AND

REMOVE PAPER

CLOSE DOOR

3. If the bin has been emptied then select Interleaf Bin Empty which
will reset the paper counter to zero. If the bin has not been
emptied then select Interleaf Bin Full to continue.

INTERLEAF BIN FULL

INTERLEAF BIN EMPTY

Figure 2.36 Interleaf bin empty or full

2.2.14 How to Load Small Plates (Luxel V-6)

If your manual-loading system has the Small Plate licence option
enabled you can output a plate less than 350 mm x 350 mm in size.
Small plate jobs on a manual-loading system are downloaded and
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imaged in the same way as standard size plates. The only
difference is that the operator has to adjust the width on the
platen centering guides before loading the plate.
1. The following RUN page shows the next job as a small plate

ATTACH SMALL
PLATE
ADJUSTERS

Figure 2.37 RUN page: fit small plate adjusters

2. Attach the small plate adjusters to the centering guides as shown

in Figure 2.38 on page 2-53.

Figure 2.38 Attach the small plate adjusters

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NOTE: If the adjusters are not fitted an error is indicated when the plate
starts to load.

3. Continue to select the PCI options for loading a normal size plate.
4. Remove the adjusters when the RUN page indicates the next job
as standard size.

2.2.15 How to Check the PCI Software

Release
To check your current version of PCI, open the About window
shown below:
 MAINTAINING THE LUXEL V-6
This chapter describes how to maintain the Luxel V-6 using scheduled
tasks and PCI menu options.
Introducing Luxel V-6 Maintenance ........................................................... 3-1
Starting the Scheduled Tasks .................................................................... 3-2
Starting PCI Run-Time Tasks ..................................................................... 3-4

3.1 Introducing Luxel V-6 Maintenance

In order to output images at optimum quality, the Luxel V-6
platesetter requires scheduled maintenance tasks with additional
PCI run-time tasks to enhance performance and production.
‰ Scheduled Tasks: these help to reduce contamination and
retain image quality. A recommended schedule of cleaning
tasks on the platesetter include the:
A) engine interior (drum and base)
B) engine and autoloader panelling
C) cassette (interior and exterior).
‰ Run-time Tasks: these are often completed as part of a job ses-
sion where you may need to:
A) check the job queue
B) clean the spinner mirror
C) empty the chad tray (if a punch option is fitted)
D) empty the interleaf bin (autoloader only)
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E) check the Licence Manager (if requested by your FFEI
Distributor)
F) review current licences installed
G) create new media for the list.

3.2 Starting the Scheduled Tasks

WARNING: Operators need to be aware of the interlock system on the
platesetter and the access points for completing a maintenance task.
All maintenance tasks are critical for the correct operation of the
machine over a long period. See the User’s Safety Guide.

A maintenance schedule should be carried out by the user to

prevent plate contamination. A more detailed schedule is
normally completed by the service engineer every six months to
ensure quality imaging.
In addition, the system software constantly monitors the system
while it is in operation and alerts the operator with an error code
if a critical maintenance procedure is due for:
 cleaning the spinner mirror

 emptying the interleaf bin

 emptying the chad tray (punch option only).

3.2.1 Clean the Platesetter External Panels

External covers and frames should be cleaned every month or
sooner, depending on the room conditions.

CAUTION: Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents, such as, Benzine.

These may cause damage to the platesetter covers.

1. Shutdown the platesetter.

2. Using a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or mild detergent
solution, wipe the outside covers. Difficult stains and marks can
be removed using IPA (Isopropyl alcohol).
3. Wipe the covers dry before switching on the platesetter again.
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3.2.2 Clean the Platesetter Interior

3.2.2.1 Clean Engine Drum
Interior mechanisms should be cleaned every week or earlier if
there are signs of contamination on the plate.

CAUTION: Always use a soft-brush attachment on the vacuum cleaner.

Use an extension to the brush to access the other end of the drum.

The aim should be to prevent the build-up of particles inside the

drum causing minute dust spots on the exposed plate. The
cleaning period should be set by the customer based on plate
throughput and the build up of contamination seen as spots on
the media.
1. Shutdown the platesetter.
2. Very gently push the traverse carriage to the other end of the
drum, if it is obstructing access.
3. Lightly vacuum the following areas:
 drum surface interior

 punch mechanism (if fitted)

 pullbar.

NOTE: Take care not to deposit debris from clothing, etc, when
cleaning the drum.

3.2.2.2 Clean Autoloader Interior

You do not need to clean the autoloader interior.

3.2.2.3 Clean Cassette Interior

Interior mechanisms should be cleaned every week or earlier if
there are signs of contamination on the plate.
1. Remove the platen from the cassette.
1. Lightly vacuum the interior.
2. Clean the platen and the cassette with a lint-free cloth and mild
detergent.
Make sure the cassette interior is dry before loading new plates.
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3.3 Starting PCI Run-Time Tasks

Open the Maintenance page using the Maintenance button on the
PAUSE keypad to select the following options:

MAINTENANCE OPTIONS: SEE

TABLE BELOW

RETURN CONFIRM

MAINTENANCE

Figure 3.1 Maintenance options page

Table 3.1 Maintenance options

Button Action

MANAGE JOB QUEUE:

This opens the option that allows you to delete job images from the
queue.

CLEAN SPINNER MIRROR:

This opens a facility for cleaning the mirror. A Help page opens after
the system has closed down all moving parts and the laser beam.

EMPTY CHAD TRAY: (punch option only)

This opens the empty chad tray option which will allow you to safely
shutdown the engine and empty the chad tray when required.

ENTER LICENCE NUMBER:

This option allows you to view licenses and initiate new licences if
required.
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Table 3.1 Maintenance options (Continued)

Button Action

REVIEW LICENCE OPTIONS:

From here you can check all the option licences currently available
and the options installed.

CREATE/EDIT MEDIA NAME:

Use this option to create, edit and delete media names using a set
of submenus described in Section 2.2.5 on page 2-23.

CREATE/EDIT MEDIA TYPE:

Use this option to create, edit and delete media type names using
a set of submenus described in Section 2.2.5 on page 2-23.

3.3.1 Manage the Job Queue

Select this option to open a Manage Job Queue page, that lists all
the current jobs (maximum of 3) held in the engine Job queue,
ready for imaging. These jobs are held here after passing from
the RIP queue to the Download queue on the PC before transfer,
via the FireWire bus, to the engine.
From Manage Job Queue you can delete a job image from the
engine before it is exposed.

NOTE: Job promotion on the queue for exposing is performed from the
RIP. Job deletion can also be performed from the RIP.

As part of normal job housekeeping, jobs are tagged by the RIP

for imaging, or for ejecting (if, for instance, they do not contain
image data). There are two types of Eject jobs shown by their
character prefixes:
 P_[Job ID]: if you delete this Eject job, make sure the Image
job is also deleted.
 X_[Job ID]: these jobs would normally be the last Eject job
before a shutdown.
To delete a job:
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1. Select Manage Job Queue from the Maintenance menu to open the
Manage Job Queue page:

IMAGE JOB
EJECT JOB

RETURN CONFIRM

Figure 3.2 Manage Job Queue screen: image job

2. Scroll through the list of current jobs and highlight a job number.
3. Click on the Confirm button to remove the selected job from the
queue. Note that these jobs can also be deleted from the RIP
interface. If you do not wish to delete the jobs, press Return.
4. Select the new function or option from the keypad.
Your RIP Operator’s Manual explains in more detail how jobs are
identified by the RIP application.

NOTE: When a user sends an Eject command, for example, after a

linearisation strip, the ejected image is sent as a job with its own job
ID.

3.3.2 Clean the Spinner Mirror

When the spinner rotates at very high imaging speeds, its mirror
surface gradually attracts debris from the drum environment
which gradually degrades the quality of the reflected laser beam
and image output. The platesetter will detect when the level of
build-up becomes unacceptable for quality imaging by measuring
beam power and alerting the user (with error code 175) to clean
the spinner mirror.
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NOTE: The frequency of this alert depends on the purity of the air in
the environment.

Where possible, use:

 Lens tissue (FFEI part number 99965088) wrapped around a
cotton bud. The tissue must be a soft, absorbent and lint-
free.
 Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) which is 99.8% HPLC (High
Performance Liquid Chromatography) grade.
 Latex gloves to protect the skin from solvent.
1. Select the Clean Spinner Mirror option to display:

CONFIRM

Figure 3.3 Clean Spinner Mirror page

2. Click on the Confirm button and a Wait Timer icon indicates a

brief delay while the traverse carriage is parked in the correct
position on the user side. A Help page shows the location of a
baffle assembly that needs to be partly removed to access the
spinner.
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3. Open the door cover on the user side.

4. Remove the baffle by loosening the two finger-tight screws,
shown Figure 3.4 on page 3-8, and pulling the baffle assembly
free from the carriage.

FOCUSS-
ING LENS

FOCUSSING LOCATING
LENS PIN
SCREWS
BAFFLE

LOCAT-

SCREW
FIXING

BAFFLE

Figure 3.4 Remove the baffle

CAUTION: Do not touch the focusing lens shown in Figure 3.4 on

page 3-8.
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Start cleaning the spinner mirror as follows:
1. Take a single sheet of lens cleaning tissue, fold in half and wrap
around a cotton bud.
2. Add a few drops of IPA onto the tissue and pass it across the
mirror. Do NOT dip the bud into the IPA.
3. Replace with a new tissue and IPA and repeat for the next pass
until the mirror is clean.
4. Repeat this so that each subsequent pass overlaps the previous
one.
5. Check for solvent streaking.

CAUTION: Only apply light pressure with a wet tissue. Never rub a
coated mirror surface with a dry wipe.

WRAP LENS
TISSUE

WRAP BUD WITH

WET TISSUE

Figure 3.5 Cleaning the spinner mirror

6. Clean the drum, see Section 3.2.2.1 on page 3-3, while the baffle
is removed.
7. Refit the baffle by locating its two pins in the carriage and
rotating the two screw fixings until they are finger-tight.
8. Close the side door and the platesetter reboots to redisplay the
boot screen.
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9. The platesetter will automatically re-calibrate the laser when re-
booting after cleaning the mirror.
10. Re-linearise the system from the RIP to adjust output quality.

3.3.3 Empty the Chad Tray (Punch Option

Only)
Punch chad are unwanted plate cut-outs removed by the punch,
counted by the system and channelled into a chad tray.
If the engine is fitted with a punch option, you will need to empty
the tray when alerted by an error code. Normally, this task is
completed when the system is shutdown or there are no more
jobs in the queue for exposing.
1. Click on the Empty Chad Tray option to open:

CONFIRM

Figure 3.6 Empty Chad Tray page

2. Click on the Confirm button and a Wait Timer icon appears while
the system is made safe and the last exposed plate is ejected.
3. Open the user access door and pull out the tray.
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Figure 3.7 Empty chad tray

4. Replace the emptied chad tray, close the user door and the system
will reboot automatically.
After completing this task, the chad waste counter resets to zero.

3.3.4 Manage the Licence Options

3.3.4.1 Enter New Licence Key
Your system is likely to have several licences installed depending
on the options ordered. These licences, when viewed, show the
keys that enable the option on the machine. If a new option is
ordered from your FFEI Distributor, its licence key is entered by
the engineer or user.
1. Click on Enter New Licence Key to open:
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INSTALLED LICENCE
OPEN LICENCE
DETAILS

ENTER LICENCE KEY

CONFIRM

Figure 3.8 Enter New Licence Key page

2. A new licence for an ordered option is entered in the text box by

the product distributor, or the user (if requested by the
distributor). Check existing available options from this page:
‰ Open Licence Details: Click on this button to show details of the
installed option.
‰ Installed Licences: These are the current list of licence keys
available on the system, sometimes grouped as one licence
key.

3.3.4.2 Review Licence Options

Use this function to check for the current list of options available
for your engine and typically shown for a V-6 as:
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1. Click on Review Licence Options to open:

LICENCE OPTION

MACHINE SERIAL
NUMBER

Figure 3.9 Review Licence Options page

There are three types of status buttons showing:

1. Orange: this is an installed licence for a machine with the
required system hardware and software enabled.
2. Black: this shows the machine must have the required
hardware to install the licence, for instance, a punch.
3. Light Grey: this shows the machine must have the required
software to install the licence, for instance, a resolution.
The machine serial number for the Luxel V-6 and V-6e
configuration is shown at the bottom of the page.

3.3.5 Create/Edit Media Names and Types

For information on how to create and edit media, see Section
2.2.5 on page 2-23.

CREATE/EDIT MEDIA NAMES CREATE/EDIT MEDIA TYPES

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LUXEL V-6
This chapter describes the PCI error handling tools and pages you can
open if the platesetter develops a fault or requests attention.
PCI Error Handling ...................................................................................... 4-1
Understanding Errors ................................................................................. 4-2
Error Reports ............................................................................................... 4-3
Recovering from Errors .............................................................................. 4-8
Using Diagnostic Tools............................................................................. 4-30

4.1 PCI Error Handling

Error handling on a Luxel V-6 is investigated from three possible
PCI facilities:
1. Error Handling and Report Pages: If an error develops on the
platesetter, an Error Handling page appears on the PCI win-
dow allowing you to open a separate Error Report page
describing the problem in more detail.
See Section 4.3 on page 4-3.
2. Customer Diagnostics: A set of logging, test image and diag-
nostic options on the PCI give the user more information
about the state of the engine.
See Section 4.5 on page 4-30.
3. Engineering Diagnostics: More technical information about
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errors and recovery actions is available when the system is in
engineering mode. This mode is for service engineers and is
password protected.
When an error occurs the engine automatically performs a
closedown sequence. This sequence leaves the engine in a safe
state that allows you or a service engineer safe access to the
engine. The closedown sequence follows the order described
below.
‰ The spinner, laser and plate handling motors stop.
‰ The traverse carriage moves to a safe position in order to
allow access to the drum.
‰ If there is a plate in the drum it is ejected when the system is
restarted.

4.2 Understanding Errors

There are two basic types of errors displayed as icons on the PCI:
1. Fatal: with errors of this type the engine cannot continue to
operate until the fault is rectified.
2. Non-Fatal: errors of this type are either transient, where the
engine will recover automatically, or they occur as a warning
because the engine requires further attention - for instance,
to clean the spinner mirror. You can continue imaging after a
non-fatal error but you may need to check if the current job
has failed.

FATAL ERROR NON-FATAL ERROR

Errors on the PCI are also displayed as:

1. Error Groups: Errors are grouped as sets of code numbers for
each of the main electronic, mechanical or software modules
on the system. You can start a recovery procedure by accessing
the Error Report page for a code number.
See Section 4.3.3 on page 4-6.
2. Error Codes: Error codes are arranged into sets of decimal
numbers that represent a module or a function on the system.
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See Section 4.3.4 on page 4-6.
Information in a typical Error page describes the problem in more
detail by displaying the:
1. Error Handling Page: this page automatically appears when
the error is first detected. It provides a quick summary of the
error type, group and code number.
See Section 4.3.1 on page 4-3.
2. Error Report Page: this page is accessed from Error Handling
and gives you more information on the error location and
recovery procedure.
See Section 4.3.2 on page 4-4.

4.3 Error Reports

4.3.1 The Error Handling Page
Immediately an error occurs, an Error Handling page, shown
typically in Figure 4.1 on page 4-3, opens indicating the error
type, group and code number:

OPEN ERROR OPEN ENGINEERING

REPORT INFO

ERROR CODE
NUMBER ERROR TYPE (FATAL)

ERROR GROUP
(OPTICS)

RESET

Figure 4.1 Error Handling page: optics error

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Open Error Report:
This button blinks showing the error type and number. Click on
Open Error Report to obtain more details about:
A) Error type, group and description
B) Error location shown graphically
C) Error recovery.
See Section 4.3.2 on page 4-4.
Open Engineering Info:
This button accesses the Engineering Diagnostics mode. In this
mode there is a set of tools that allow your local service engineer
to fault-find in more detail.

NOTE: Engineering Diagnostics are password-protected and not

accessible by the user.

Error Type:
Error types are shown as either Fatal or Non-Fatal icons.
Error Group:
Error group shows which module is affected by the error. In the
example shown in Figure 4.1 on page 4-3 the error is traced to an
optics module.
Reset:
Most errors are quickly solved by selecting an active Reset button
on the Error Handling page which will reboot the system and
eject any plate from the engine.

4.3.2 Error Report Page

This page is opened from the handling page and is typically
shown in Figure 4.2 on page 4-5. It provides the code number, its
type and group, and the location of the module at fault. A final
section gives more information on the recommended recovery
procedure.
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ERROR CODE
NUMBER ERROR TYPE

ERROR GROUP ERROR

DESCRIPTION

ERROR
LOCATION

ERROR RECOVERY

Figure 4.2 A typical Error Report page: V-6 optics error

Error Description:
This will tell you if the error is a failed hardware or software
module, or if there is a media handling problem.
Error Location:
The exact location of an error appears in a cross-cut view of the
platesetter as a module highlighted in red. See also Table 4.1 on
page 4-7 listing all the modules and groups.
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MODULE FAULT
LOCATION

Figure 4.3 Module at fault location: V-6 input conveyor

Error Recovery:
Follow the recommended steps in the recovery procedure to
restart the system.

4.3.3 Error Groups

Error Groups are displayed as icons that allow you to easily
identify the general area of the problem: for instance, an optics
or an environment error.

OPTICS ENVIRONMENT

Figure 4.4 Error Group icons

4.3.4 Error Codes

Error codes are arranged into groups of decimal numbers that
represent a module or a function on the platesetter - for instance,
numbers 4600 to 4699 are reserved for possible errors that appear
for loading plates on a manual platen. A code number within a
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group gives more specific help on determining the cause of a
problem and the best course of action.
A list of the error codes and recommended recovery actions is
given in Section 4.4 on page 4-8 onwards.
A set of code numbers for each group of errors allows you to
decide on what recovery action to take using the information in
the Error Report Page. From here you can quickly check if the
error can be cleared by the operator or if it requires assistance
from your local service centre.
Table 4.1 on page 4-7 shows error codes arranged into 14 groups
of code numbers from 100 to 5099 representing the main
platesetter modules that report a fault to the PCI.

Table 4.1 Error groups, codes and modules

Error Groups Group Possible Faults

and Codes Module Name
100-199 Optics Laser, spinner and PCB
electronics

200-299 Traverse Traverse electronics

300-399 Spinner Spinner electronics

500-599 Environment Covers open, temperature and

interlocks

600-699 Input Data Path Firewire and PCB

700-799 Output Data Path Electronics

900-999 Processor Processor and processor

interface

1000-1099 Diagnostic Self-tests on electronics and

PCBs

1200-1299 Media Control Media on the platen

4600-4699 Input Platen V-6 platen mechanisms

4700-4799 Input Conveyor Input mechanisms

4800-4899 Drum Drum mechanisms and vacuum

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Table 4.1 Error groups, codes and modules (Continued)

Error Groups Group Possible Faults

and Codes Module Name
4900-4999 Output Output mechanisms
Conveyor

5000-5099 System Software faults

5200-5399 Autoloader Autoloader mechanisms

5400-5499 Input/Output Platen V-6e platen mechanisms

4.4 Recovering from Errors

This section lists the main error codes and the recommended
operator recovery action also shown in the Error report page.
During a recovery action, you can help reduce the time taken to
restart production by:
‰ Noting the Error Code number and its fault symptoms before
calling the Service Centre
‰ Sending an Error Log file to the Service Centre (if requested).

4.4.1 Optics Errors

These errors are usually traced to the optics modules (laser,
spinner or PCB). Many of them are transient, causing the current
job to be aborted and the system to be restarted after a reboot.
See Table 4.2 on page 4-8.

Table 4.2 Optics Error Codes

Code Type Recovery

101 Fatal Reboot the engine. Check if the error recurs on reboot. If there is
103 a plate in the drum it will be ejected. Check the RIP queue or the
106 exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call
108 your local service centre.

112 Non-Fatal Retry the job. If the error recurs try another job. If the error recurs
reboot the engine and the RIP PC. Retry the job. If the error
recurs, call your local service centre.
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Table 4.2 Optics Error Codes (Continued)

Code Type Recovery

113 Non-Fatal Reboot the engine. Check if the error recurs on reboot. If the
error recurs, call your local service centre.

119 Non-Fatal Reduce the room temperature to the recommended limit (refer to
the online user guide). Check that the PAT unit is running. Do not
expose further jobs until the temperature is within the
recommended limit. Check exposed plates for image quality. If
the error persists, call your local service centre.

126 Non-Fatal Reboot the engine. If there is a plate in the drum it will be
ejected. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry
any failed jobs. Check the exposed plates for image quality. If the
error recurs, call your local service centre.

128 Non-Fatal Reboot the engine. Rerun the exposure calibration. If the error
recurs, call your local service centre.

129 Fatal

130 Non-Fatal
132
133 Fatal Open the user access door. Check the traverse mechanism for
obstructions, for instance, a loose cable. Close the door, the
engine will reboot automatically. Rerun exposure calibration. If
the error recurs, call your local service centre.

139 Fatal Reboot the engine. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.

143 Non-Fatal Increase the room temperature to the recommended limit (see
the online user guide). Clean the spinner mirror. Exposure
calibration will run automatically on reboot. Re-linearise using the
RIP Calibration Manager and retry any outstanding jobs If the
error persists, call your local service centre.

144 Fatal Reboot the engine. If there is a plate in the drum it will be ejected
automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and
retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.

145 Non-Fatal Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed
jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.
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Table 4.2 Optics Error Codes (Continued)

Code Type Recovery

146 Non-Fatal Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed
151 jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.

175 Non-Fatal Hold the RIP job queue and wait for all images on the engine to
be exposed. Clean the spinner mirror (refer to the online user
guide). Exposure calibration will run automatically on reboot. Re-
linearise using the RIP Calibration Manager. Release the RIP job
queue. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.

182 Fatal Reboot the engine. If there is a plate in the drum it will be ejected
183 automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and
184 retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
185 centre.
186
187
188 Non-Fatal Check that the room temperature is within the recommended
temperature limits (refer to the online user guide). Check that the
PAT unit is running. Reboot the engine. Check the RIP queue or
the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs,
call your local service centre.

189 Non-Fatal Check that the room temperature is within the recommended
temperature limits (refer to the online user guide). Check that the
PAT unit is running. Reboot the engine. Check the RIP queue or
the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs,
call your local service centre.

190 Fatal Reboot the engine. If there is a plate in the drum it will be ejected
automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and
retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.

191 Non-Fatal Open the engine user access door. Check for obstructions in the
light path, for instance, the manual shutter on the optics module
output may be closed. Close the door, the engine will reboot
automatically. Rerun exposure calibration. Check the exposure
values in the exposure calibration information screen. If the error
recurs, call your local service centre.

192 Fatal Reboot the engine. If there is a plate in the drum it will be ejected
automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and
retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.
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Table 4.2 Optics Error Codes (Continued)

Code Type Recovery

193 Non-Fatal If a new laser has been fitted, this is a normal warning. The error
will not appear on the next reboot. If a new laser has not been
fitted, reboot the engine and check if the warning appears again.
If the error persists, call your local service centre. This error does
not prevent the engine from operating.

194 Fatal Reboot the engine and check if the warning appears again. If the
error persists, call your local service centre. This error does not
prevent the engine from operating.

199 Fatal Reboot the engine. If there is a plate in the drum it will be ejected
automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and
retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.

4.4.2 Traverse Errors

Traverse errors are traced to the traverse carriage and
mechanisms. See Table 4.3 on page 4-11.

Table 4.3 Traverse Error Codes

Code Type Recovery

205 Non-Fatal Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed
jobs. If the error recurs, open the user access door, check for
obstructions near the traverse, for instance, loose cables. Close
the door, the engine will reboot automatically. If the error recurs,
call your local service centre.

210 Fatal Reboot the engine. If there is a plate in the drum it will be ejected
automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and
retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, open the user access
door, check for obstructions near the traverse, for instance, loose
cables. Close the door, the engine will reboot automatically. If the
error recurs, call your local service centre.

215 Non-Fatal Reboot the engine. If there is a plate in the drum it will be ejected
automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and
225 Fatal retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
235 Fatal centre.
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Table 4.3 Traverse Error Codes (Continued)

Code Type Recovery

240 Fatal Reboot the engine. If there is a plate in the drum it will be ejected
automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and
retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.

245 Non-Fatal Check the exposed plates for image incorrectly positioned on the
plate. Open the user access door and check the white edge
detect strip for contamination. If necessary clean the white strip.
Close the door, the engine will reboot automatically. Check the
RIP queue and the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the
error recurs, call your local service centre.

4.4.3 Spinner Errors

These are errors traced to the spinner or electronics system. See
Table 4.4 on page 4-12.
.

Table 4.4 Spinner Error Codes

Code Type Recovery

305 Fatal Reboot the engine. If there is a plate in the drum it will be ejected
automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and
retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.

310 Non-Fatal Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed
jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.

320 Fatal Reboot the engine. If there is a plate in the drum it will be ejected
automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and
retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.

4.4.4 Environmental Errors

These are errors show if there has been a temperature failure, if
an interlocked door is open, or there has been an interlock system
failure. See Table 4.5 on page 4-13.
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.

Table 4.5 Environmental Error Codes

Code Type Recovery

515 Non-Fatal Check that the room temperature is within the recommended
temperature limits (refer to the online user guide). Check that the
clean air supply is running. Reboot the engine. Check the RIP
queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error
recurs, call your local service centre.

525 Non-Fatal Reboot the engine. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.

530 Non-Fatal Check that the room temperature is within the recommended
temperature limits (refer to the online user guide). Check that the
PAT unit is running. Click on the tick box to continue exposing
(CAUTION: MACHINE WARRANTY COULD BE AFFECTED IF
EXPOSURE IS CONTINUED OUTSIDE ROOM ENVIRONMENT
LIMITS), or click on the cross to wait until the environment is
within limits. If the room temperature is within the recommended
limits then reboot the engine. Check the RIP queue or the
exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call
your local service centre.

535 Non-Fatal Check that the room temperature is within the recommended
temperature limits (refer to the online user guide). Check that the
PAT unit is running. Reboot the engine. Check the RIP queue or
the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs,
call your local service centre.

565 Fatal Open the engine access door. Refit the tray. Close the door and
the machine reboots.

572 Fatal Close the door, the engine will reboot automatically. If there is a
plate in the drum it will be ejected automatically. Check the RIP
queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error
recurs with the door closed, call your local service centre.

577 Fatal Check all interlocked doors (refer to the online user guide). Close
any open door, the engine will reboot automatically. Check if the
error recurs during reboot. Check the RIP queue or the exposed
plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local
service centre.

578 Fatal Reboot the engine. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.
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Table 4.5 Environmental Error Codes (Continued)

Code Type Recovery

579 Fatal Replace the cover, the engine will reboot automatically. If there is
a plate in the drum it will be ejected automatically. Check the RIP
queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error
recurs with the cover replaced, call your local service centre.

590 Fatal Reboot the engine. If there is a plate in the drum it will be ejected
automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and
retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.

4.4.5 Input Data Path Errors

These errors are traced along the image data path from the RIP
PC to the engine. See Table 4.6 on page 4-14.

Table 4.6 Input Data Path Error Codes

Code Type Recovery

605 Non-Fatal Check the Firewire cable connection between the RIP PC and the
engine. Check all interlocked doors (refer to the online user guide).
Close any open doors, the engine will reboot automatically. If there
is a plate in the drum it will be ejected automatically. Check the RIP
queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error
recurs, restart the RIP and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs
restart the RIP PC and the RIP and retry any failed jobs. If the error
recurs, call your local service centre.

606 Non-Fatal Check the firewire connection between the RIP PC and the engine.
Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed
607 jobs. If the error recurs, restart the RIP and retry any failed jobs. If
the error recurs, restart the RIP PC and the RIP and retry any failed
jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.

608 Non-Fatal Ensure that the image resolution selected in the RIP job ticket is
supported by the engine. Retry the job from the RIP. If the error
609 recurs, restart the RIP and retry the job again. If the error recurs,
restart the RIP PC and the RIP and retry the job again. If the job
ticket is correct and the error recurs, call your local service centre.
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Table 4.6 Input Data Path Error Codes (Continued)

Code Type Recovery

610 Non-Fatal Use the RIP to check the width of the image sent to the engine.
Check the image width is less than the maximum supported media
width of 765mm. If the image width is OK, retry the job. If the error
recurs, restart the RIP and retry the job again. If the error recurs,
restart the RIP PC and the RIP and retry the job again. If the error
recurs, call your local service centre.

611 Non-Fatal Use the RIP to check the height of the image sent to the engine.
Check the image height is less than the maximum supported media
height of 686mm. If the image height is OK, retry the job. If the
error recurs, restart the RIP and retry the job again. If the error
recurs, restart the RIP PC and the RIP and retry the job again. If
the error recurs, call your local service centre.

612 Non-Fatal Check the parameters in the job ticket and retry the job from the
RIP. If the error recurs, restart the RIP and retry the job again. If the
613 error recurs, restart the RIP PC and the RIP and retry the job
again. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.

614 Non-Fatal Check the parameters in the job ticket and retry the job from the
RIP. If exposing P-step wedges, check the maximum neutral
density wedge setting does not exceed that allowed by the engine
(this is typically 104). If the error recurs, restart the RIP and retry
the job.
If the error recurs, restart the RIP PC and the RIP and retry the job
again. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.

615 Non-Fatal Check the parameters in the job ticket and retry the job from the
616 RIP. If the error recurs, restart the RIP and retry the job. If the error
617 recurs, restart the RIP PC and the RIP and retry the job again. If
618 the error recurs, call your local service centre.
619
620
621
622 Non-Fatal Check the Firewire cable connection between the RIP PC and the
engine. Check all interlocked doors (refer to the online user guide).
Close any open doors, the engine will reboot automatically. If there
is a plate in the drum it will be ejected automatically. Check the RIP
queue or the exposed plates and retry the failed job. If the error
recurs, restart the RIP and retry the job again. If the error recurs,
restart the RIP PC and the RIP and retry the job again. If the error
recurs, call your local service centre.
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4.4.6 Output Data Path Errors

These errors are traced along the image data path in the engine
to the optics module. See Table 4.7 on page 4-16.

Table 4.7 Output Data Path Error Codes

Code Type Recovery

705 Non-Fatal Check the firewire connection between the RIP PC and the
engine. Reboot the engine. Check for errors during reboot. If
there is a plate in the drum it will be ejected automatically. Check
the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If
the error recurs, call your local service centre.

706 Non-Fatal Reboot the engine. Check for errors during reboot. If there is a
707 plate in the drum it will be ejected automatically. Check the RIP
708 queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error
709 recurs, call your local service centre.

4.4.7 Processor Errors

These are a set of errors traced to the processor or comms link
cable to the engine. You will need to refer to the unit
documentation for further fault finding. See Table 4.8 on page 4-
16.
.

Table 4.8 Processor Error Codes

Code Type Recovery

905 Non-Fatal Check that the processor is powered on. Check the serial cable
link between the processor and the engine. Reboot the engine. If
the error recurs, call your local service centre.

910 Non-Fatal Open the user access door on the engine and the top cover of
the processor. Check for a jammed plate between the output
conveyor belt and the processor input. Remove the plate, close
the door, the engine will reboot automatically. Check the RIP
queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error
recurs, call your local service centre.

915 Non-Fatal Check the processor user guide for information on resolving the
displayed error. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.
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4.4.8 Diagnostic Errors

This set of automatic self-tests are run from the menu interface
and at boot-up to check all the main modules. All diagnostic tests
are fatal if they record a fail. See Table 4.9 on page 4-17.

Table 4.9 Diagnostic Error Codes

Code Type Recovery

1001 Fatal Reboot the engine. If the error recurs, call your local service
1002 centre.
1003
1004
1008
1010
1011
1005 Non-Fatal Reboot the engine. Run the engine diagnostics from the PCI. If
the error recurs, call your local service centre.
1006 Fatal
1008
1010
1011
1017 Fatal Open the user access door and check for any obstructions to the
traverse mechanism, for instance, loose cables. Close the door,
the engine will reboot automatically. Run the engine diagnostics
from the PCI. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.

1018 Fatal Reboot the engine. Run the engine diagnostics from the PCI. If
1026 the error recurs, call your local service centre.
1029
1031
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4.4.9 Media Control Errors

These errors are usually where the engine halts until the operator
provides the correct media. See Table 4.10 on page 4-18

Table 4.10 Media Control Errors

Code Type Recovery

1217 Fatal Close the interleaf access door. Select the Engine Info button.
Select the Confirm button `Interleaf Bin Empty' or `Interleaf Bin
Full'. Check that the next job plate is not fogged.

1240 Non-Fatal Change the cassette or media using the Load Cassette or Load
New Media procedure from the PCI.

1245 Non-Fatal Load the correct media using the Load New Media procedure
from the PCI.

1247 Non-Fatal Use the PCI to put the engine into RUN mode.

1248 Non-Fatal Use the PC Interface to put the engine into RUN mode. Load the
plate requested by the engine.

1250 Fatal If the error occurred after a reboot, open the user access door
and remove any plates found in the drum. Close the door, the
engine will reboot automatically. Check the RIP queue or
exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call
your local service centre.

1260 Non-Fatal Empty the interleaf bin at the earliest convenient time.

1270 Fatal Empty the interleaf bin immediately using the PCI.

1280 Non-Fatal Get ready to empty the tray at a convenient time.

1281 Non-Fatal Remove the fogged plate on the platen. Load a new plate and
press the Load Media button on the engine panel.

1290 Fatal Remove the plate from the output (Manual system) or wait for the
plate to exit from the processor. Click the Confirm button on the
PCI. Wait for instructions to appear on the PCI. Open the user
door. Remove and empty the chad tray. Replace the tray
ensuring it is fully home. Close the user door and the engine will
reboot automatically. Check any subsequent plates for fogging.

1294 Fatal Remove the plate and replace it with a plate of the correct size
for the job. Manually load the plate into the drum using the PCI
and press the run key.
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Table 4.10 Media Control Errors (Continued)

Code Type Recovery

1295 Fatal Remove the plate from the platen.

1296 Fatal Check that the plate is correctly positioned between the
centering pins. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.

1298 Fatal Use the user access door to remove the plate from the drum.
Close the door, the engine will reboot automatically. If there was
no plate found in the drum or the error recurs, call your local
service centre.

4.4.10 Input Platen Errors

This section describes the errors traced to the plate and platen on
a manual loading V-6 engine. See Table 4.11 on page 4-19.
.

Table 4.11 Input Platen Error Codes

Code Type Recovery

4600 Fatal Remove any obstruction on the platen. Reboot the engine. If the
error recurs, call your local service centre.

4601 Fatal Check for any obstruction on the platen. Reboot the engine. If
the error recurs, call your local service centre.

4602 Fatal Ensure that the correct sized plate for the job is loaded on the
platen. Check the plate for edge damage. Check for any
obstruction on the platen. Reboot the engine. If the error recurs,
call your local service centre.

4603 Fatal Check for an obstruction on the platen. Reboot the engine. If the
4610 error recurs, call your local service centre.
4611
4612 Fatal Check for an interleaf sheet behind the loaded plate. If the plate
fails to load into the drum after removing the interleaf sheet,
remove the plate from the platen. Check that the plate is not
emulsion side down. Reboot the engine. If the error recurs, call
your local service centre.
4-20 TROUBLESHOOTING THE LUXEL V-6

4.4.11Input Conveyor Errors

These errors are traced to the input conveyor on the V-6 engine.
See Table 4.12 on page 4-20
.

Table 4.12 Input Conveyor Error Codes

Code Type Recovery

4700 Fatal Open the user access door. Remove the jammed plate from the
platen or the autoloader output. Close the door, the engine will
reboot automatically. Call your local Service Centre if the error
recurs.

4701 Fatal Open the user access door and remove the plate from the
conveyor. Turn the conveyor output knob anti-clockwise to drop
4702 the plate into the drum and remove the plate. Close the door, the
4703 engine will reboot automatically. Check the RIP queue or
exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call
your local service centre.

4.4.12Drum Errors
These errors are traced to the drum and vacuum assemblies. See
Table 4.13 on page 4-20.

Table 4.13 Drum Error Codes

Code Type Recovery

4800 Fatal Open the user access door, remove the plate from the drum,
check for any other obstructions. Close the door, the engine will
4801 reboot automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates
and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.

4802 Fatal Open the user access door, remove the plate from the drum,
check for any other obstructions. Turn the input conveyor knob
4803 anti-clockwise, if there is a plate in the conveyor, until it drops into
the drum and then remove. Close the door, the engine will reboot
automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and
retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.
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Table 4.13 Drum Error Codes (Continued)

Code Type Recovery

4804 Fatal Open the user access door. Turn the input conveyor knob anti-
clockwise, if there is a plate in the conveyor, until it drops into the
drum and then remove. Close the door, the engine will reboot
automatically. Check the exposed plates and retry the failed job.
If the error recurs, call your local service centre.

4805 Fatal Open the user access door, remove the plate from the drum,
4806 check for any other obstructions. Close the door, the engine will
4810 reboot automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates
4811 and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
4820 centre.
4821
4830
4831
4832
4833
4850 Fatal Open the user access door, remove the plate from the drum,
check for any other obstructions. Close the door, the engine will
4851 reboot automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates
and retry any failed jobs. Ensure that the correct plate size
requested by the engine is loaded, and that the plate edge is not
damaged. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.

4860 Fatal Open the user access door, remove the plate from the drum,
check for any other obstructions. Close the door, the engine will
reboot automatically. Check that the vacuum pump located
outside the engine switches on when a plate is loaded into the
drum. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any
failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.

4861 Fatal Open the user access door, remove the plate from the drum,
check for any other obstructions. Close the door, the engine will
reboot automatically. Check that the vacuum pump located
outside the engine switches off when a plate is loaded into the
drum. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any
failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.
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Table 4.13 Drum Error Codes (Continued)

Code Type Recovery

4862 Fatal Open the user access door, remove the plate from the drum,
4863 check for any other obstructions. Close the door, the engine will
4864 reboot automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates
4865 and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
4866 centre.
4867
4868 Fatal Open the user access door, remove the plate from the drum,
check for any other obstructions. Turn the input conveyor knob
4869 anti-clockwise to drop the plate into the drum, and remove the
plate. Close the door, the engine will reboot automatically. Check
the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If
the error recurs, call your local service centre.

4.4.13 Output Conveyor Errors

This section describes the errors on the output conveyor, the
punch and the registration pins. See Table 4.14 on page 4-22
.

Table 4.14 Output Conveyor Error Codes

Code Type Recovery

4900 Fatal Open the user access door and check for a plate jam on the con-
4901 veyor. Check for any obstructions along the plate eject path.
Close the door, the engine will reboot automatically. Check the
RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the
error recurs, call your local service centre.
4902 Fatal Semi and Fully-Auto Only: open the user access door and
check for a plate jam on the conveyor. Manual Only: remove the
plate from the engine plate exit. Check for any obstructions along
the plate eject path. Close the door, the engine will reboot auto-
matically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry
any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.
 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP 4-23
Table 4.14 Output Conveyor Error Codes (Continued)

Code Type Recovery

4920 Fatal Open the user access door and remove the plate from the drum,
4921 check for any obstructions in the punch mechanism. Close the
door, the engine will reboot automatically. Check the RIP queue
or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error
recurs, call your local service centre.
4922 Fatal Open the user access door and remove the plate from the drum,
4923 check for any obstructions in the punch mechanism. Close the
4924 door, the engine will reboot automatically. Check the RIP queue
4925 or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. Ensure that the
plate used is the same as that specified on the engine during the
plate loading sequence. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.

4930 Fatal Open the user access door and remove the plate from the drum,
4931 check for any obstructions in the punch mechanism. Close the
door, the engine will reboot automatically. Check the exposed
plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, please call
your local service centre.

4932 Fatal Open the user access door and remove the plate from the drum,
check for any obstructions in the punch mechanism. Close the
door, the engine will reboot automatically. Check the exposed
plates and retry any failed jobs. Ensure that the plate used
matches that specified on the engine during the plate load
sequence. If the error recurs, please call your local service
centre.

4940 Fatal Open the user access door and check for a plate jam on the
conveyor. Check for any obstructions along the plate eject path.
4941 Close the door, the engine will reboot automatically. Check the
RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the
error recurs, call your local service centre.

4942 Fatal Semi and Fully-Auto Only: open the user access door and check
for a plate jam on the conveyor. Manual Only: remove the plate
from the engine plate exit. Check for any obstructions along the
plate unload path. Close the door, the engine will reboot
automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and
retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.
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Table 4.14 Output Conveyor Error Codes (Continued)

Code Type Recovery

4943 Fatal Open the user access door and check for a plate jam on the
4944 conveyor. Check for any obstructions along the plate eject path.
4950 Close the door, the engine will reboot automatically. Check the
4951 RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If the
4952 error recurs, call your local service centre.
4953
4960 Fatal Open the user access door and check for any obstructions on the
output diverter. Pull the plate into the drum and remove from the
4961 drum. Close the door, the engine will reboot automatically. Check
4962 the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If
the error recurs, call your local service centre.

4970 Fatal Open the user access door and check for any obstructions in the
punch mechanism. Pull the plate into the drum and remove from
4971 the drum. Close the door, the engine will reboot automatically.
Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed
jobs. Ensure that the plate used is the same as that specified on
the engine during the plate loading sequence. If the error recurs,
call your local service centre.

4980 Fatal Open the user access door. Remove any paper found in the
output. Close the user door and the engine will automatically
reboot. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any
failed jobs. .

4990 Non-Fatal Remove the plate from the engine plate exit.

4991 Non-Fatal Remove the plate from the engine plate exit and discard as a
fogged plate. Retry the job and pick up the plate from the exit
before the media fog time expires.

4992 Fatal Remove the plate from the output. The engine will start
automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and
retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.
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4.4.14 System Errors

This section describes the system software errors. See Table 4.15
on page 4-25.

Table 4.15 System Error Codes

Code Type Recovery

5000 Fatal Manual: Remove any plate from the platen.
5010 Autoloader: Remove top cover. Remove any jammed media. If
5011 necessary, wind the media into the drum to remove. CAUTION:
5012 There is a risk of plate fogging if the top cover is removed.
5013 Reboot the engine (any plate in the drum will be ejected). Check
the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If
the error recurs, call your local service centre.

5014 Fatal Using the PCI, check that the media details entered on the
engine are correct. Remove any plate from the platen or open the
access door and remove any plate from the inside of the drum
(refer to the online user guide). Close the door, the engine will
reboot automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates
and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service
centre.

5015 Fatal Manual: Remove any plate from the platen.

Autoloader: Remove top cover. Remove any jammed media. If
5016
necessary, wind the media into the drum to remove. CAUTION:
There is a risk of plate fogging if the top cover is removed.
Reboot the engine (any plate in the drum will be ejected). Check
the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If
the error recurs, call your local service centre.

5020 Fatal Manual: Remove any plate from the platen.

5021 Autoloader: Remove top cover. Remove any jammed media. If
5022 necessary, wind the media into the drum to remove. CAUTION:
5023 There is a risk of plate fogging if the top cover is removed.
5024 Reboot the engine (any plate in the drum will be ejected). Check
5025 the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If
the error recurs, call your local service centre.
5026
5027
5028
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Table 4.15 System Error Codes (Continued)

Code Type Recovery

5029 Non-Fatal Copy the licence keys from the FFEI SIO site (http://
touchbase.ffei.co.uk). Paste the keys into the Licence Manager in
the PCI Maintenance page. Instructions are in the Luxel V-6
Series Installation Manual.

4.4.15Autoloader Errors
This section describes the V-6 autoloader errors. See Table 4.16 on
page 4-26.

Table 4.16 Autoloader Error Codes

Code Type Recovery

5200 Fatal Reboot the engine. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates
and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local
service centre. Reboot the engine. If the error recurs, call your
local service centre.

5201 Fatal Reboot the engine. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates
5202 and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local
5203 service centre.
5204
5210 Fatal Remove the top cover and check for a media jam at the pre-
diverter. Remove any jammed media. Replace the cover, the
engine will reboot automatically. Check the RIP queue or the
exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If any plates are
fogged, retry the failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local
service centre.

5211 Fatal Remove the top cover and check for a media jam at the
diverter/retard area. Remove any jammed media. Replace the
cover, the engine will reboot automatically. Check the RIP
queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If any
plates are fogged, retry the failed jobs. If the error recurs, call
your local service centre.
 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP 4-27
Table 4.16 Autoloader Error Codes (Continued)

Code Type Recovery

5220 Fatal Open the paper bin door and check if the paper bin is full or
there is paper jamming the entry slot. Remove the top cover
and check for a paper jam at the diverter/retard area. Close the
paper bin door and replace the top cover, the engine will reboot
automatically. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and
retry any failed jobs. If any plates are fogged, retry the failed
jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.

5221 Fatal Remove the top cover and check for a plate jam between the
autoloader and the engine. Remove any jammed media. If
necessary, wind the media into the drum to aid removal.
Replace the cover, the engine will reboot automatically. Check
the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs.
If any plates are fogged, retry the failed jobs. If the error recurs,
call your local service centre.

5230 Fatal Reboot the engine. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates
5231 and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local
5240 service centre.
5241
5250 Non-Fatal Check that the cassette is fully inserted into the autoloader.
There will be a click when the cassette is fully home. Check the
RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If
the error recurs, call your local service centre.

5251 Non-Fatal Check that the cassette is fully inserted into the autoloader.
There will be a click when the cassette is fully home. Check the
ID strip on the cassette front is not damaged, for example,
scratched. If the error recurs or the cassette ID is damaged,
call your local service centre.

5252 Non-Fatal Check that there is media in the cassette. Check that the media
is at the leading edge of the cassette. Replace the cassette.
Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed
jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.

5253 Fatal Remove the top cover and check for a media jam before the
5254 pre-diverter. Remove any jammed media. Replace the cover,
5255 the engine will reboot automatically. Check the RIP queue or
5256 the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If any plates are
fogged, retry the failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local
service centre.
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Table 4.16 Autoloader Error Codes (Continued)

Code Type Recovery

5257 Fatal Reboot the engine. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates
and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local
service centre.

5260 Non-Fatal Close the paper bin door. Check the RIP queue or the exposed
plates and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your
local service centre.

5261 Fatal Reboot the engine. Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates
5269 and retry any failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local
5270 service centre.
5271
5272
5273
5274
5275
5276 Fatal Check that the cassette is fully inserted into the autoloader.
There will be click when the cassette is fully home. Check the
RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If
the error recurs, call your local service centre.

5300 Fatal Remove the top cover and check for a media jam at the
diverter. Remove any jammed media. Replace the cover, the
engine will reboot automatically. Check the RIP queue or the
exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If any plates are
fogged, retry the failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local
service centre.

5301 Fatal Open the paper bin door and check for jammed paper. Remove
the top cover and check for a jam in the paper path. Remove
any jammed media. Close the paper bin door and replace the
cover, the engine will reboot automatically. Check the RIP
queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs. If any
plates are fogged, retry the failed jobs. If the error recurs, call
your local service centre.

5302 Non-Fatal If the system does not recover automatically, reboot the engine.
Check the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed
jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.
 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP 4-29
Table 4.16 Autoloader Error Codes (Continued)

Code Type Recovery

5310 Fatal Open the user door and check for paper in the drum. Remove
5311 any paper in the drum. Check the RIP queue or the exposed
plates and retry any failed jobs. If any plates are fogged, retry
the failed jobs. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.

5312 Fatal Remove the top cover and check for jammed media preventing
the cassette lid from closing. Remove any jammed media.
Replace the cover, the engine will reboot automatically. Check
the RIP queue or the exposed plates and retry any failed jobs.If
any plates are fogged, retry the failed jobs. If the error recurs,
call your local service centre.

5313 Non-Fatal Check if paper has been inserted into the MLS. Remove any
paper and insert a plate into the MLS. The machine should
then continue as normal. If the error recurs, call your local
service centre.

5314 Non-Fatal Check if the plate in the MLS is incorrectly positioned. Re-
position the plate. The machine should then continue as
normal. If the error recurs, call your local service centre.

5315 Non-Fatal Close the MLS flap. The machine should then continue as
normal. If any plates are fogged, retry the failed jobs. If the
error recurs, call your local service centre.

5316 Fatal Check and remove the plate from the MLS. Close the MLS
door and the machine will continue as normal.

5317 Non-Fatal Close the MLS door. If any plates are fogged, retry the failed
jobs.

5318 Non-Fatal Select Confirm on the MMI. If any plates are fogged, retry the
failed jobs.

5319 Fatal Remove the MLS plate. Reboot the machine.

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4.4.16Input Output Platen Errors

These errors are traced to the IO platen on the V-6e engine. See
Table 4.12 on page 4-20.
.

Table 4.17 IO Platen Error Codes

Code Type Recovery

5400 Fatal Open the user access door. Carefully remove any obstruction
from inside the drum or from the platen, depending on where
most of the plate is located. From the Platen: select Reset from
the PCI to reboot. From the Drum: close the user door and the
engine will automatically reboot. Replace the plate and restart
the job. If the error recurs, call the local service centre.pen the
user access door.

5405 Fatal Open the user access door. Remove any obstruction inside the
drum. Close the user door and the engine will automatically
reboot. Replace the plate and restart the job. If the error recurs,
call the local service centre.

5410 Fatal Open the user access door. Remove any obstruction inside the
drum. Close the user door and the engine will automatically
reboot. Replace the plate and restart the job. If the error recurs,
call the local service centre.

5415 Non-Fatal Remove the plate from the platen.

4.5 Using Diagnostic Tools

4.5.1 How to Run Self-Tests
See also Table 2.4 on page 2-13.
You can select Run Diagnostics from the Customer Diagnostics
menu on the PAUSE keypad to start a set of automatic self-tests
on all the main modules. This will provide the following results:
‰ If all the tests pass, the Run Diagnostics page re-appears with a
Pass icon to indicate that the fault has cleared.
RUN
DIAGNOSTICS ‰ If a single test fails the Error Handling page is displayed
showing an Error Code.
These tests provide confidence checks for the operator, indicating
 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP 4-31
that the main control systems of the platesetter are functioning
correctly. Normally, the self-tests are not run unless an Error
Handling screen shows a particular fault that needs to be assessed
in more detail by the local Service Centre.
For processor diagnostics you will need to refer to the processor
documentation.
Run the self-tests as follows:
1. Before selecting Run Diagnostics, make sure that images are no
longer downloading. Running tests will abort any current image
transfers to the engine.
Obtain the Diagnostics menu in PAUSE mode.
Wait for the Image Not Downloading icon to appear (if
downloading) and select Run Diagnostics to open the Run
Diagnostics page:

Figure 4.5 Run Diagnostics page: manual-loading

2. Press Confirm to start the tests.

While each self-test runs, the Run Diagnostics page shows icons
for the main electronic control boards changing from grey to
bold as soon as their tests succeed.
3. If all the tests pass, then the page shows a Pass icon:
4-32 TROUBLESHOOTING THE LUXEL V-6

4. Press Return to reboot the engine and commence imaging.

If the test persistently fails, note the error and call your local
Service Centre.

4.5.2 How to Expose Stock Images

When Expose Stock Image is selected from the Customer
Diagnostics menu you can expose a test image. Each named
image file is selectable from the following typical Expose Stock
Image page:

CONFIRM

Figure 4.6 Expose Stock Image page: typical images

This test facility provides the default images shown in Figure 4.6
on page 4-32. Stock images are available for exposing when you
need to periodically measure for:
 Screen quality

 Raster quality

 Vignette quality
 Moiré quality
 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP 4-33

 Dot prediction.
The number and type of images available for selection depends
on your installation and jobs. Stock images are normally
customised for the site, or are specially generated as
commissioning pages for servicing visits.
In addition, extra images that match your new production
requirements can be added to the list at any time. See your local
Service centre for more information.
Run a stock image as follows:
1. Make sure the correct type of plate for the image size is prepared
and ready for loading.
2. Highlight a stock image in the list box and press Confirm to add
the image to the job queue.
After processing the image plate, check it for production quality.
If there is a problem, call your local Service Centre for further
help.

4.5.3 How to Create/Save/Delete Error Logs

When a fatal error occurs, an Error Log file is automatically
generated and saved to the Error Log database held on the PC.
These error files can be copied and stored in a location of your
choice for sending to a service engineer via e-mail. Alternatively,
they can be deleted from the Error Log database.

4.5.3.1 Create an Error Log

You can generate an error log (ELOG) of the system state at the
time of the error.
1. While in PAUSE mode, select Run Diagnostics and Create Log
option to open a Create Log Snapshot page:
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CONFIRM

Figure 4.7 Create Log Snapshot page

2. Select Confirm to generate an Error Log while a Wait Timer icon is

displayed. When the timer finishes, the log is ready for saving to
your desired location.

4.5.3.2 Save an Error Log

To save an Error Log file to a local or network folder:
1. Select the Save Log File option to display:

LOG FILE
VERSION

CONFIRM SAVE OR
DELETE LOG

Figure 4.8 Save/Dump Log File page

 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP 4-35
This shows a listing of the Error Logs identifiable by date and
time.
2. Select the log for saving and press Confirm Save.
3. A Save As... window will appear for you to rename and save the
log to a desired location.

NOTE: Save the file directly into a folder and not into a folder shortcut.

4. Alternatively, select a file for deleting and press Confirm Delete.

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 LUXEL V-6 PRODUCT DATA
This chapter provides the user with product data about the Luxel V-6
media supported and the platesetter environment.
Media Data.................................................................................................... 5-1
Platesetter Data ........................................................................................... 5-6

5.1 Media Data

5.1.1 Media Types
Images can be exposed on the following plate type:
‰ Fuji LP-NV aluminium photopolymer plates.

5.1.2 Max/Min Plate Size and Imaging

The Luxel V-6 plate size and imaging areas are:
 Maximum and minimum plate imaging area: see Figure 5.1
on page 5-2.
 Maximum and minimum plate sizes for portrait and
landscape imaging: see Figure 5.2 on page 5-3.
5-2 LUXEL V-6 P RODUCT D ATA

LEAD
LEADEDGE
EDGE(LANDSCAPE)
(LANDSCAPE)

2 - 12 mm

2 mm A)
LEAD
a)WITH
EDGE
WITH PUNCH
(LANDSCAPE)
PUNCH FITTED
FITTED 2 mm

LEAD EDGE (LANDSCAPE)

LEAD EDGE (LANDSCAPE)

2 mm

2 mm b) WITHOUT
B)
LEAD EDGEPUNCH
WITHOUT PUNCHFITTED
(LANDSCAPE)
FITTED 2 mm

IMAGED
LEAD EDGE
IMAGED AREA
(LAND
AREA NON-IMAGED
LEAD EDGE (LAND
NON-IMAGED AREA
AREA

Figure 5.1 plate imaging area: with and without a punch

 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP 5-3

0 mm 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 mm

0 mm

100

320 mm (MIN)

200

MIN
300 686 mm
290 mm (MIN) (MAX)

400

500

600

MAX
700 mm
765 mm (MAX)

A)a)LANDSCAPE
LANDSCAPE PLATES

0 mm 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 mm

0 mm

100

279 mm
200 (MIN)

300 686 mm
(MAX)
MIN
400
381 mm (MIN)

500

600

700 mm
500 mm

B)b)PORTRAIT
PORTRAIT PLATES

Figure 5.2 Luxel V-6 minimum/maximum plate sizes

5-4 LUXEL V-6 P RODUCT D ATA

5.1.3 Laser Light and Safelight Data

The Luxel V-6 CTP exposes images with a laser beam in the Violet
spectrum at 405 nm wavelength range.
A yellow safelight (FV-30) must be fitted in the plate loading
room for loading cassettes. Maximum safelight exposure time is
6 minutes at 60 Lux. A safe working exposure time for platesetter
room lighting conditions is set during product installation.
The safelight filter type for photopolymer plates is Encapsulite
International FV-30.
A fully-automatic system operates in office light conditions (600-
1000 Lux) without plate fogging if all covers and doors are closed
(The loading of plates into cassettes requires safelight
conditions).

NOTE: A fully-automatic system with a manual loading slot requires

safelight loading.

An optional yellow filter can be fitted to the RIP/PCI monitor if it

is sited in a safelight area.
A cassette with protective covering will protect plates from
fogging indefinitely.

5.1.4 Media Thickness

Variants use the following plate thickness:
 0.15 mm (0.006 in / 6 gauge)

 0.20 mm (0.008 in / 8 gauge)

 0.24 mm (0.009 in / 10 gauge)

 0.30 mm (0.012 in / 12 gauge).

5.1.5 Output Data

5.1.5.1 Dot Types and Shapes
The platesetter is a hard dot engine that uses the following dot
shapes (subject to available screen sets):
 euclidean.
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Halftone dot shape is a function of the screen process.

5.1.5.2 Screen Options

Screens available are:
 FFQS (AM screening from 65 to 200 lpi)
 FM (as an option)

 Co-Res (as an option)

 Celebrant Extreme Screen Set Generator.

5.1.5.3 Resolution and Spot Sizes

Resolutions, listed in Table 5.1 on page 5-5, are available as
options that can be installed at the factory or added at a later
stage.

Table 5.1 Resolution and spot size options

Options dpi d/mm Spot Size (µm)

1 1200 47.2 26.0 - 31.3

2 1219 48 26.0 - 31.3

3 1270 50 26.0 - 31.3

4 2400 94.5 13.0 - 15.6

5 2438 96 13.0 - 15.6

6 2540 100 13.0 - 15.6

7 3600 141 13.0 - 15.6

8 3657 144 13.0 - 15.6

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5.2 Platesetter Data

5.2.1 Electrical Data
Basic electrical requirements for the platesetter are set out in
Table 5.2 on page 5-6.
Table 5.2 Electrical data

Electrical Data
Circuit breaker 10 A (slow acting)

Mains input voltage 230 VAC +/- 10% (47-63 Hz)

Phase Single

Current (max) 6.3 A

5.2.2 Safety Isolator

A safety isolator switch must always be fitted and readily
accessible to the Engine. The switch must be marked ‘ON’ and
‘OFF’.

5.2.3 Punch Options (Luxel V-6)

The punch options available are:
 Komori

 Heidelberg

 DS
 Man Roland

 Custom.
Distance between the plate leading edge and image is not
greater than 12 mm, see Figure 5.1 on page 5-2.

5.2.3.1 Platesetter Environment

Correct environment conditions for operating a platesetter are
vital for quality imaging. Table 5.3 on page 5-7 shows the
minimum Fujifilm specified range of allowable conditions for
 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP 5-7
correct operation and imaging.

Table 5.3 Platesetter environment

Environment Condition Minimum Specification

Temperature 18 - 29 °C

Max temperature for voiding >34 °C

machine warranty

Temperature Change <2 °C

Humidity 20-70% non-condensing

Humidity Change <5% RH per hour

Altitude <1,800 m (5,906 ft) above sea level

Dust Level ISO 14644-1 Class 7

5-8 LUXEL V-6 P RODUCT D ATA
 USING THE STATUS PANEL
The engine is fitted with a status panel on the user side that gives the
information about the state of the machine while jobs are running or
plates are being manually loaded on the platen.
Introducing the Status Panel...................................................................... 6-1
Status Panel and System States ................................................................ 6-3
Status Panel and Loading........................................................................... 6-6

6.1 Introducing the Status Panel

A status panel is fitted as standard on all machines that do not
have an optional MMI console.
While operating an engine without MMI, you can directly check
the current status of the platesetter workflow from the status
panel shown in Figure 6.1 on page 6-2. The panel consists of a
small Power On LED, a larger Confirm LED integrated into a
Confirm Load button and an audible bleeper that allows the local
operator to determine if the system is:
 Switched off: the engine is not powered.

 Switched on: the engine is powered and about to boot up.

 Booting: the engine is now booting the software.

 Operating: the platesetter is in RUN mode.

 Not Operating: the platesetter has stopped because an

error requires attention.
6-2 U SING THE STATUS P ANEL
The Confirm Load button, for a manual-loading system, is only
used to start a plate load when the Autoload preference is
disabled, see Section 6.3 on page 6-6.

CONFIRM LOAD
BUTTON AND LED

STATUS PANEL

Figure 6.1 Status panel on the engine

 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP 6-3
Figure 6.2 on page 6-3 shows the status panel with Confirm/Load
button LED, bleeper and LED.
CONFIRM LOAD POWER ON LED
BUTTON LED AND BLEEPER

Figure 6.2 Status panel view

6.2 Status Panel and System States

See Figure 6.3 on page 6-4 showing the panel states.
Table 6.1 on page 6-5 summarises the LED and bleeper states
when the system is:
Switched off: press the Power On button to restart.
Booting: wait until the LED stops flashing before loading media.
Initialising: the engine is initialising the various modules needed
for the engine to run successfully.
Engine Ready: the engine is now ready to begin downloading
jobs.
Non-Fatal/Fatal Error: the engine has stopped because it requires
attention. The LED will continue to flash until the error is cleared.
Check the PCI Error Handling page if the problem is not easily
rectified.
An audible bleep signifies that the machine has a fatal error and
needs the operators attention.
Cancel the bleeper by pressing the Confirm Load button.
6-4 U SING THE STATUS P ANEL

KEY:
AUDIO
= OFF = ON = OFF = ON = FLASHING

= OFF = ON = FLASHING

POWER ON/OFF:

SWITCHED SWITCHED BOOTING INITIALISING READY

OFF ON

LOADING PLATES (MANUAL AND SEMI-AUTO):

PAUSE RUN

WAITING READY TO READY TO PRESS TO PLATE LOADING/

FOR PLATE CONFIRM CONFIRM CONFIRM EXPOSING

EJECTING PLATES (MANUAL AND SEMI-AUTO):

PLATE COLLECT
EJECTED PLATE

ERRORS:

FATAL STOP NON-FATAL PLATE

ERROR BLEEPER ERROR FOGGING
Figure 6.3 Status panel states
 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP 6-5
.

Table 6.1 System status panel display

Confirm/Load Power LED and System Status:

LED Bleeper
Switched Off
Confirm LED: off
Power LED: off
Bleeper: silent

Switched On
Confirm LED: on
Power LED: on
Bleeper: silent

Booting
Confirm LED: flash-
ing
Power LED: flashing
Bleeper: silent
Initialising
Confirm LED: on
Power LED: on
Bleeper: silent

Engine Ready
Confirm LED: off
Power LED: on
Bleeper: silent

Non-Fatal Error
Confirm LED: on
Power LED: off
Bleeper: silent
6-6 U SING THE STATUS P ANEL
Table 6.1 System status panel display (Continued)

Confirm/Load Power LED and System Status:

LED Bleeper
Fatal Error
Confirm LED: off
Power LED: flashing
Bleeper: audible

6.3 Status Panel and Loading

If your Luxel V-6 is manual-loading, an illuminated Confirm Load
button on the panel allows you to start moving a loaded plate
from the platen to the drum, or in the case of a fully-automatic
engine, load plates from the cassette into the drum.

Table 6.2 Load LED and Bleep States

Confirm/Load Power LED and System Status:

LED Bleeper
Waiting for Plate
(manual/Semi)
Confirm LED: on
Power LED: flashing
Bleeper: silent
Waiting for Plate (Fully-
Automatic)
Confirm LED: on
Power LED: on
Bleeper: silent
Ready to Confirm (Man/
Semi, Paused)
Confirm LED: on
Power LED: on
Bleeper: silent
 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP 6-7
Table 6.2 Load LED and Bleep States (Continued)

Confirm/Load Power LED and System Status:

LED Bleeper
Ready to Confirm (Man/
Semi, Running)
Confirm LED: flashing
Power LED: on
Bleeper: silent
Ready to Confirm
(Fully-Automatic)
Confirm LED: on
Power LED: on
Bleeper: silent
Plate Confirmed
Confirm LED: on
Power LED: on
Bleeper: silent

Plate Loading
Confirm LED: on
Power LED: on
Bleeper: silent

Plate Conforming
Confirm LED: on
Power LED: on
Bleeper: silent

Plate Exposing
Confirm LED: on
Power LED: on
Bleeper: silent

Plate Ejecting
Confirm LED: on
Power LED: on
Bleeper: silent
6-8 U SING THE STATUS P ANEL
Table 6.2 Load LED and Bleep States (Continued)

Confirm/Load Power LED and System Status:

LED Bleeper
Plate Ejected
Confirm LED: off
Power LED: on
Bleeper: silent

Fogging Timeout
Confirm LED: off
Power LED: on
Bleeper: audible

Plate in Manual
Output (Man/Semi)
Confirm LED: off
Power LED: on
Bleeper: audible
Cassette Empty
(Fully Automatic)
Confirm LED: off
Power LED: on
Bleeper: audible

Table 6.2 on page 6-6 summarises the LED and bleeper displays
for the following machine load states:
Waiting for Plate: Engine is waiting for a plate to be loaded from
the platen or autoloader.
Ready to Confirm: Confirm that the correct plate is on the platen
or in the cassette ready for loading.
Plate Confirmed: The correct plate is loaded onto the platen or
cassette and is ready for loading.
Plate Loading: The plate is now loading.
Plate Conforming: A plate is being conformed to the drum.
Plate Exposing: A plate is being exposed.
Plate Ejecting: A plate is being ejected from the drum.
Plate Ejected: A plate has been ejected from the engine.
Fogging Timeout: A plate has been loaded onto the platen but
not advanced to the drum, or a plate has ejected but not removed
 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP 6-9
to a processor. There is a risk of fogging on the plate.
Plate In Manual Output: A plate has ejected and is ready for
collection.
Cassette Empty: The cassette is empty and needs replacing.
6-10 U SING THE STATUS PANEL
 OPTIONS AND UPDATES
This chapter provides user information for the latest software releases
and available options.
Small Plate Option....................................................................................... 7-1
Using LuxelServer ....................................................................................... 7-3
Reviewing Licence Options........................................................................ 7-4
How to Calibrate Laser Exposure .............................................................. 7-5

7.1 Small Plate Option

7.1.1 How to Load Small Plates
If your manual-loading system has the Small Plate licence option
enabled you can output a plate less than 350 mm x 350 mm in size.
Small plate jobs on a manual-loading system are downloaded and
imaged in the same way as standard size plates. The only
difference is that the operator has to adjust the width on the
platen centering guides before loading the plate.
1. The following RUN page shows the next job as a small plate.
7-2 OPTIONS AND UPDATES

ATTACH SMALL
PLATE
ADJUSTERS

Figure 7.1 RUN page: fit small plate adjusters

2. Attach the small plate adjusters to the centering guides as shown

in Figure 7.2 on page 7-2.

Figure 7.2 Attach the small plate adjusters

 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP 7-3

NOTE: If the adjusters are not fitted an error is indicated when the plate
starts to load.

3. Continue to select the PCI options for loading a normal size plate.
4. Remove the adjusters when the RUN page indicates the next job
as standard size.

7.2 Using LuxelServer

7.2.1 Launch the LuxelServer
1. LuxelServer, which operates as a web server for PCI, automatically
launches on start-up of the PC.
The PC System Tray shows the LuxelServer Manager as a
minimised icon:

2. Normally, you would not need to open or view the Manager

during job imaging.
If, however, you need to check the Connection status to the
engine, double-click on the LuxelServer Manager icon to obtain:

The message shows that the server is either Online or a Device not
Attached. You can return the engine to Online by switching on
the engine or, for a more complex failure, checking the FireWire
cable connection to the engine.
7-4 OPTIONS AND UPDATES

7.3 Reviewing Licence Options

7.3.1 Review Licence Options
Use this function to check for the current list of options available
for your engine and typically shown as:

1. Click on Review Licence Options to open:

LICENCE OPTION

MACHINE SERIAL
NUMBER

Figure 7.3 Review Licence Options page

 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP 7-5
There are three types of status buttons showing:
1. Orange: this is an installed licence for a machine with the
required system hardware and software enabled.
2. Black: this shows the machine must have the required
hardware to install the licence, for instance, a punch.
3. Light Grey: this shows the machine must have the required
software to install the licence, for instance, a resolution.
The machine serial number for the Luxel configuration is shown
at the bottom of the page.

7.4 How to Calibrate Laser Exposure

Exposure calibration is required on a regular basis to ensure your
Luxel V-6 continues to produce high-quality output. It is run to
compensate for loss of power in the optics due to aging or
contamination. The recommendation is to calibrate every time
the processor is cleaned or serviced. Linearisation should then be
verified to ensure the %dots are correct.
During exposure calibration, the contamination on the spinner
mirror is checked. If a warning is given, clean the spinner mirror.
See Section “Clean the Spinner Mirror” on page 3-6. When the
system reboots, calibration automatically runs again to correct
exposure. Linearisation should then be verified to ensure the
%dots are correct.
Before starting Exposure Calibration make sure that all jobs on
the RIP are complete:
1. Click on Exposure Calibration in the PAUSE menu to obtain:
EXPOSURE
CALIBRATION
7-6 OPTIONS AND UPDATES

EXPOSURE VALUE

CONFIRM
CALIBRATION

Figure 7.4 Exposure Calibration menu

An Exposure Value icon shows the current power as it images on

the plate.

CAUTION: The Exposure Value is never edited or changed unless

different media to Fuji LP-NV is used or at the request of the supplier.

Available options for Exposure Calibration are:

Table 7.1 Exposure Calibration options

Button Action
START CALIBRATION:
Press and confirm to run a calibration sequence based on
the current exposure level for each licenced resolution.
Exposure calibration runs automatically at boot up after the
spinner mirror has been cleaned.

EDIT EXPOSURE:
Press and confirm to manually set a new exposure level for all
resolutions. Use this option if the plate supplier recommends a
change to exposure.

EXPOSURE INFORMATION:
Press and confirm to obtain the ND (Neutral Density) Values page
showing the ND values for all 8 resolutions. Use this option if you
need to check the results of a calibration for a working resolution.
 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP 7-7
Once the level has been calibrated, click on the required button
on the keypad for the next function.

7.4.0.1 Exposure Calibration

1. Press Start Calibration and while a Wait Timer icon appears the
machine measures power levels at the drum for each licenced
resolution before calculating optimum ND settings.

2. An ND Values page then appears showing:

 a Pass icon against each resolution that has passed

 a Non-Fatal Error icon against the resolution that has

failed. This indicates that the resolution has reached the
maximum power available.

EXPOSURE VALUE
ND VALUE

TIME SINCE LAST

RESOLUTION
CALIBRATION
(hrs:min)

FAILED

PASSED

Figure 7.5 ND Values page

3. Press Maintenance on the PAUSE keypad and clean the spinner

mirror before attempting another calibration. See Section “Clean
the Spinner Mirror” on page 3-6.
4. If there are still failures for a required resolution, call your local
Support Centre.
5. Re-linearise from the RIP the system to adjust output quality.
7-8 OPTIONS AND UPDATES

7.4.0.2 Edit Exposure:

1. Press Edit Exposure to open the following page:

EXPOSURE
VALUE

NUMERIC PAD

CONFIRM

Figure 7.6 Edit Exposure page

NOTE: an Exposure Value level has been defined during platesetter

installation for the media type to be used. Extreme care should be
taken when altering this level as it will affect the amount of laser light
on the plate.

2. Enter an exposure value from 10 to 99 on the keypad. Use the

Delete button to remove and re-enter a new value.
3. Click on Confirm and a Wait Timer icon appears while the machine
sets the new level.
4. An ND Values page appears next, see Figure 7.5 on page 7-7,
showing which resolutions have passed and failed.
5. Press Maintenance on the PAUSE keypad and clean the spinner
mirror before attempting another calibration. See Section “Clean
the Spinner Mirror” on page 3-6.
If there are still failures for a required resolution, call your local
Support Centre.

7.4.0.3 Exposure Information

1. Press Exposure Information or run an Exposure Calibration to open
the ND Values page, see Figure 7.5 on page 7-7.
 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP 7-9
2. This page shows the results of the last calibration as either a pass
(Tick) or a fail (Non-Fatal Error) for a licenced resolution. It also
shows:
 Exposure Level: the current power setting.

 Time Since Last Calibration: the elapsed time in hours and

minutes since the last calibration setting.
3. Press the next required function on the PAUSE keypad.
7-10 OPTIONS AND U PDATES
 INDEX
A E
Autoload edit type, 2-27
setting preferences, 2-23 Engine
Autoloader description, 1-8
errors, 4-26 obtaining information, 2-46
switch off, 2-19
B switch on, 2-14
Baffle Engine Info
removal, 3-8 options, 2-12
Booting information, 2-12
autoloader icon, 2-17 open online manual, 2-12
icons, 2-17 review licence options, 2-12
input drum module, 2-17 save error log, 2-12
optics module, 2-17 Error Logs
output drum module, 2-17 creating, 4-33
processor not ready, 2-17 saving, 4-34
system icon, 2-17 Errors
traverse module, 2-17 cover open, 2-18
fatal error, 2-18
C log file saving, 2-46
processor comms, 2-18
Cassettes
recovering from, 4-8
auto-loading change, 2-32
Exposure Calibration
selecting cassettes, 2-32
calibrate laser exposure, 2-36, 7-5
D exposure value icon, 2-37, 7-6
Options, 2-10
Diagnostics options
engineering, 2-6 edit exposure, 2-37, 7-6
option start calibration, 2-37, 7-6
create log, 2-14
expose stock image, 2-13 F
open online manual, 2-13
Fatal Errors
run diagnostics, 2-13
icon, 4-2
save error log, 2-14
FireWire bus
options, 2-13
description, 2-1
INDEX-2

I Luxel V-6e System

introducing, 1-5
Information LuxelServer, 2-15, 7-3
engineering, 2-7
Interleaf Bin M
emptying, 2-51 Machine
open, 2-9 info, 2-46
J Maintenance
cleaning external panel, 3-2
Job Queue cleaning the platesetter interior,
manage, 3-5 3-3
drum surface, 3-3
L engine drum, 3-3
Laser Light and Safelight Data, 5-4 pullbar, 3-3
encapsulite international, 5-4 punch mechanism, 3-3
violet spectrum, 5-4 edit new media, 2-11
yellow filter, 5-4 introducing, 3-1
Licence PCI run time tasks, 3-1
enter new option key, 3-11 check job queue, 3-1
review options, 3-12, 7-4 check Licence Manager, 3-2
Licences clean spinner mirror, 3-1
option page, 2-48 create new media, 3-2
options, 2-47 empty chad tray, 3-1
options installed, 2-46 empty interleaf bin, 3-1
Log Files review installed licences, 3-2
save, 2-49 scheduled tasks, 3-1
Luxel V-6 System engine interior, 3-1
features, 1-2 engine panelling, 3-1
platesetter, 1-2 options, 2-11
RIP Interface, 1-2 clean spinner mirror, 2-11
introducing create/edit media, 2-11
MMI, 1-2 create/edit media type, 2-11
PCI, 1-1 edit exposure, 2-10
status panel, 1-2 empty chad tray, 2-11
variants, 1-5 enter new licence key, 2-11
workflow, 1-3 exposure information, 2-10
system variants, 1-5 manage job queue, 2-11
Luxel V-6e review licence option, 2-11
selecting media, 2-29 start calibration, 2-10
 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP

starting PCI optional tasks creating, 2-23

maintenance options page, 3-4 media type, 2-24
starting PCI run time tasks, 3-4 plate height, 2-24
clean spinner mirror, 3-4, 3-6 plate quantity value, 2-24
baffle, 3-7 plate width, 2-24
isopropyl alcohol, 3-7 specify plate size, 2-23
latex gloves, 3-7 new name, 2-24
lens tissue, 3-7 obtaining information, 2-46
clean spinner mirror page, 3-7 PCI media list, 2-29, 2-32
create/edit media, 3-5 select cassette ID menu, 2-30
create/edit media type, 3-5 select for cassette, 2-28
empty chad tray, 3-4, 3-8 select media name menu, 2-31
manage job queue, 3-4, 3-5 media
manage job queue screen, 3-6 delete media name, 2-28
manage licence options, 3-4 Media Data
remove the baffle, 3-8 media type, 5-1
review licence options, 3-5 plate size and imaging, 5-1
starting scheduled tasks, 3-2 Media Info
Media, 2-27 next media, 2-7
active cassette, 2-28 Media Thickness, 5-4
change cassette, 2-32 Media Tools
changing open, 2-12
manual-loading, 2-28 see Media, 2-40
create new type, 2-26 Menus
delete name, 2-25 PAUSE, 2-3
delete type, 2-28 RUN, 2-3
edit media name, 2-27 MMI
edit name, 2-25 change caseetes, 2-32
info, 2-7, 2-50 menu locking, 2-18
job ticket, 2-23
media tools N
ejecting plate, 2-44 Non-Fatal Errors
media handling devices, 2-40 icon, 4-2
media name, 2-41
media tools page, 2-41 O
output plate, 2-40 Operating
plate orientation, 2-41 PCI menu, 2-14
using, 2-40 switch on, 2-14
new media engine, 2-14
create new media page, 2-24
INDEX-4

PAT, 2-14 media tools, 2-12

PCI application, 2-14 run diagnostics, 2-13
processor, 2-14 select media, 2-9
RIP application, 2-14 set preferences, 2-12
with the processor, 2-45 menu
comms disabled, 2-45 machine information, 2-8
comms enabled, 2-45 maintenance options, 2-8
comms off, 2-45 media information, 2-8
comms on, 2-45 run diagnostics, 2-8
processor not ready, 2-45 run exposure calibration, 2-8
with the RIP, 2-44 run media tools, 2-8
Output Data, 5-4 select new media, 2-8
dot type and shape, 5-4 PCI
euclidean, 5-4 buttons
resolution and spot sizes, 5-5 confirm, 2-2
screen options, 5-5 functions, 2-2
celebrant extreme, 5-5 minimise, 2-3
Co-Res, 5-5 options, 2-2
FFQS, 5-5 Return, 2-3
FM, 5-5 shutdown, 2-3
introducing buttons, 2-1
P introducing icons, 2-1
PAT launch application, 2-16
switch on, 2-14 maintenance, 3-4
PAT Filter Unit menu locking, 2-18
description, 1-9 Menu Pages introducing, 2-1
Pause Mode, 2-7 PCI launch, 2-14
keypad, 2-9 PCI-MMI Locking
engine info, 2-12 detecting, 2-18
exposure calibration, 2-9 Plates
maintenance, 2-10 Plate Loading
clean the spinner, 2-10 fully-automatic, 1-7
create new media, 2-11 manual, 1-6
empty interleaf bin, 2-10 semi-automatic, 1-7
empty the chad tray, 2-10 small plate option, 2-52, 7-1
manage the job queue, 2-10 Platesetter Data, 5-6
open licence manager, 2-10 electrical data, 5-6
review licence options, 2-10 platesetter environment, 5-6
media info, 2-13 punch options, 5-6
safety isolator, 5-6
 LUXEL V-6 S ERIES CTP

Power engineering diagnostics, 2-6

off, 2-19 exposure progress, 2-5
on, 2-14 next job number, 2-6
Preferences next job orientation, 2-6
processor options, 2-45 next job type, 2-6
setting general, 2-21 spinning disk, 2-5
menu, 2-22 time to end current exposure, 2-
options, 2-22 6
autoload disabled, 2-23
autoload enabled, 2-23 S
bleeper on/off, 2-22 Server
next media size, 2-23 see LuxelServer, 2-15, 7-3
processor comms disabled, Set Preferences, 2-8
2-23 Spinner
processor comms enabled, 2- cleaning mirror, 3-6
23 Stacker
units of measurement, 2-22 description, 1-9
select language, 2-22 Status Panel
Processor booting, 6-1
comms link, 2-45 introducing, 6-1
description, 1-9 load button, 6-2, 6-6
operating with PCI, 2-45 manual
switch on, 2-14 load plate, 6-6
Punch manual loading, 6-6
options, 5-6 not operating, 6-1
Punch Options operating, 6-1
leading edge distance, 5-6 switched off, 6-1
system states, 6-3
R booting, 6-3
RIP panel display, 6-5
operating with PCI, 2-44 requires operator, 6-3
Run Mode switched off, 6-3
engine info, 2-7 Stock Images
current preferences, 2-7 exposing, 4-32
licence options, 2-7 System
online manual, 2-7 obtain system information, 2-46
save log file, 2-7 about machine, 2-46, 2-47
software modules, 2-7 about machine screen, 2-47
menu dump log file, 2-49
INDEX-6

launch online manual, 2-46 spinner errors, 4-12

licence options installed, 2-46, 2- system errors, 4-25
47 traverse errors, 4-11
licence options page, 2-48 understanding, 4-2
machine info, 2-46 cross-cut view, 4-5
media info, 2-50 error codes, 4-6
cassette ID, 2-51 error group icons, 4-6
job ID, 2-51 error groups, 4-6
media name, 2-51 error handling page, 4-3
media info page, 2-50 error reports page, 4-4
open user guide, 2-48 fatal, 4-2
open user guide page, 2-48 non-fatal, 4-2
save log file, 2-46 open engineering info, 4-4
save log file page, 2-49 PCI error handling, 4-1
shutdown wait page, 2-20 closedown sequence, 4-2
switch off, 2-19, 2-21 customer diagnostics, 4-1
engineering diagnostics, 4-1
T error reports, 4-1
Troubleshooting traverse carriage, 4-2
errors
diagnostic tools, 4-30
U
run diagnostics, 4-31 User Guide
table launch, 2-48
autoloader errors, 4-26 User Manual
codes, groups, modules, 4-7 opening online version, 2-46
diagnostic errors, 4-17
drum errors, 4-20 V
environmental errors, 4-12 Vacuum Pump Unit
input conveyor errors, 4-20, description, 1-10
4-30 Variants
input data path errors, 4-14 fully-automatic, 1-7
media control errors, 4-18 Manual, 1-6
optic errors, 4-8 Semi-Automatic, 1-7
output conveyor errors, 4-22 V-6 systems, 1-5
output data path errors, 4-
16 W
output platen errors, 4-19 Workflow, 1-3
processor errors, 4-16
run self tests, 4-30