Chapter 4 Operation
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4.6 Exposure
The machine has two exposure modes: remote exposure which performs
exposure using data provided from the host computer, and local exposure
which performs laser test exposure and re-exposure.
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Remote exposure
After entering remote mode (ON LINE lamp is lit), give the exposure
command through the host computer (RIP computer). While exposure is in
progress, "Exposing ***%" is displayed on the panel display. "***%"
indicates the percentage currently exposed.
[Display during remote exposure]
The panel display changes as shown below during the exposure.
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Local exposure
[Laser Test Expo.]
(1) Confirmation and input of the plate type, resolution and light intensity
1) Use the key to call up display.
2) Select using the key and press the key.
3) Press the key while is displayed.
4) Plate type, resolution and light intensity are displayed.
(Example) (F175 1200 dpi Light intensity 200)
5) Press the key to change the resolution. Select the desired
resolution from among 12 (1200 dpi), 15 (1500 dpi), 18 (1800 dpi)
and 24(2400dpi) using the key. Register the resolution using
the key.
6) Press the key to move the cursor to the light intensity value
display and then press the key.
7) Change the light intensity value using the key or the key.
Press the key to register the light intensity value.
Press the key to return to the previous menu if no change is necessary or
setting is discontinued.
MENU
Note
F175 (1 2) 200
Laser Test Expo.
<Laser>
< Plate Data >
MENU
Data transmission start
Data transmission end
Data Transferring
Image data exposure start
Exposing 0%
Image data exposure end
Plate is being discharged
Exposing 100%
Discharging
Completion
Complete