ECRM KnockOut 4550 Manual

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AG11718 Rev 6 Operator Guide Text
AO11693 Rev 6
KnockOut 4550®
Operator Guide

KnockOut 4550®
Operator Guide
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AG11693 Rev. 8

Table of Contents
AG11718 Rev 6 i
INTRODUCTION 1-1
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE 2-1
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE DEFINITIONS 2-1
CSA - Canadian Standards Association 2-1
DOC - Department of Communications 2-1
IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission 2-1
FCC - Federal Communications Commission 2-1
LASER 2-1
LASER Product 2-1
LASER Radiation (Light) 2-2
LASER System 2-2
Operation and Maintenance 2-2
Service 2-2
TÜV 2-2
VDE 2-2
LASER SAFETY 2-3
LASER Product Classification 2-3
DESCRIPTION OF LABELS 2-5
Identification and Certification Label (Ratings Plate) 2-5
LASER Warning Labels (Non-interlocked covers) 2-6
LASER Warning Labels (Interlocked Covers). 2-7
PRODUCT SAFETY 2-9
CSA 2-9
TÜV 2-9
ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS 2-10
FCC - USA 2-10
DOC - CANADA 2-11
EMC Directive - EUROPE 2-11
CONTROL PANEL 3-1
INTRODUCTION 3-1
MENU KEYS 3-2
USING SYSTEM MENUS 3-3
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 4-1
INTRODUCTION 4-1

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SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 4-2
System Setup 4-2
User Setup 4-9
4-10
LOADING MEDIA INTO A 400 FOOT INPUT CASSETTE 4-14
LOADING MEDIA INTO A 200 FOOT INPUT CASSETTE 4-18
ADJUSTING THE INPUT CASSETTE SHELF 4-22
INSTALLING MEDIA INTO THE SYSTEM 4-23
TRANSPORT MODE 4-27
CLEARING MEDIA JAMS 4-29
Buffer Media Jams 4-29
Output Slot Media Jam 4-30
STATUS MESSAGES 4-31
TRANSPORT STATUS DISPLAY 4-36
ERROR MESSAGES 4-40
ROLLER CLEANING PROCEDURE 4-41
AIR FILTER CLEANING PROCEDURE 4-44
EMPTYING THE PUNCH TRAY 4-45
CLEANING THE SYSTEM 4-45
APPENDIX A A-1
DIAGNOSTIC MENU A-1

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Introduction
This book provides the information you will need to operate
your imagesetter. Some of the topics covered are: Laser Regu-
lations, The Control Panel, Operating Menus, Loading Film
Into the Cassette, Loading the Cassette into the System, and
Status and Error Messages.
Section 2 contains important safety information about the laser
and the covers and interlocks that the system contains to pre-
vent accidental exposure to the laser beam. Please read this
information carefully.
ATTENTION!
This symbol is used throughout the Operator Guide
to alert you to cautions, warnings and other
important notes.
WARNING
LIVE CIRCUITS BEFORE MAINS SWITCH!
AC power is connected to theVoltage Selector
Switch, Line Filter, AC Fan Fuse, AC Fan, and Mains
Switch.This circuit does NOT shut off when the
mains switch is turned off.To remove power from this
circuit, unplug the AC Line Cord from the rear of the
system.

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IMPORTANT!
System fan is ALWAYS ON!
Prior to connecting the imagesetter to the AC mains sup-
ply voltage, ensure the AC Fan Line Voltage Selector
Switch (located on the bottom of the rear panel) is set for
proper mains supply voltage.
WARNING!
If the AC Fan LineVoltage Selector Switch is set incorrectly
when the imagesetter is plugged in, damage may occur to
the imagesetter.
AC Fan LineVoltage
Selector Switch
SCSI Interface
Connector PelBox Interface
Connector
On Line Processor
Connector

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IMPORTANT NOTE!
If mains supply voltage is removed from the imagesetter
(turning off the fan) while the imagesetter is connected to
online film processor, remove the cover on the film pro-
cessor.This will prevent the film processor fumes from
getting into the imagesetter.

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PRODUCT COMPLIANCE DEFINITIONS
CSA - Canadian Standards Association
An agency responsible for testing products for compliance to
Canadian law.
DOC - Department of Communications
The Canadian government department responsible for creating
Canadian laws regarding electromagnetic emissions.
IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission
An international agency whose purpose is to write or approve
standards for product design and safety.
FCC - Federal Communications Commission
The agency of the U.S. Government responsible for setting
limits for electromagnetic interference created by certain prod-
ucts.
LASER
A device in which atoms, when stimulated by focused light
waves, amplify and concentrate these waves, then emit them in
a narrow, very intense beam.
LASER Product
A device which incorporates a LASER system.

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LASER Radiation (Light)
The process in which energy in the form of rays of light is sent
out through space from atoms as they undergo change. This is
non-ionizing radiation. Essentially it is harmless to humans,
however damage to the retina of the eye can result if the beam
is viewed directly.
LASER System
A LASER and its power source.
Operation and Maintenance
User functions such as operating the product and replacing
film.
Service
Repair/alignment functions, performed by a trained service
technician.
TÜV
An independent German agency responsible for testing prod-
ucts for compliance to German laws and VDE standards.
VDE
German Institute of Electrical Engineers, the organization
which provides technical assistance used by the German gov-
ernment when creating laws.

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LASER SAFETY
LASER safety is regulated by the Center for Devices and
Radiological Health (CDRH), Food and DrugAdministration
(FDA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS). The system is in compliance with the Regulations for
the Administration and Enforcement of the Radiation Control
for Health and SafetyAct of 1968 (as amended) Chapter 1, sub-
chapter J, 21CFR 1040.10(h).
There are other LASER safety standards which apply to the
system. One is EN60 825:1993, Safety of Laser Products.Also,
CSA reviews LASER safety as it relates to product safety, how-
ever CSA does not have a specific standard which applies.
LASER Product Classification
LASER products are classified by the amount of LASER light
accessible to the operator. Products are classified in Classes I
through IV, where Class I emits the least LASER light, and
Class IV emits the most LASER light.
The system is classi-
fied as a Class I LASER Product which contains Class
IIIb LASER Systems . This classification means the operator
is exposed to no hazardous LASER light during operation or
maintenance. The LASER itself, however, is a Class IIIb
LASER device, and emits visible and/or invisible LASER light
which is considered hazardous by FDA published limits.

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Maximum Accessible Light
The maximum accessible continuous wave LASER light dur-
ing operation and maintenance is less than 0.39µW.
Service Radiation
The maximum accessible continuous wave laser light during
service is less than 10mW.
CAUTION WARNING!
You should never remove any of the covers bearing LASER
warning labels (see Description of Labels section below).Any
adjustment or other work performed inside the system should be
performed by a trained service technician.When properly operated
with covers in place, you cannot be exposed to LASER light that
exceeds the acceptable limitations of a Class I LASER Product as
defined and described below.
WARNING!
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous
LASER light exposure.This warning does not apply to operating
and maintenance procedures provided the covers with warning
labels are not removed.

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DESCRIPTION OF LABELS
Identification and Certification Label (Ratings Plate)
The identification and certification label is attached to the rear
exterior surface of the unit, adjacent to the appliance inlet.
Refer to Figure 2-1 — “LASER Identification and Certification
Label”.
Figure 2-1 — LASER Identification and Certification Label

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LASERWarning Labels (Non-interlocked covers)
Several covers are not interlocked, and are not designed to be
opened by the operator. These covers are securely fastened to
the unit. They are identified by the LASER warning label.
Refer to Figure 2-2 — “LASER Warning Labels (Non- Inter-
locked Covers)”.
Figure 2-2 — LASER Warning Labels (Non- Interlocked Covers)
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LASERWarning Labels (Interlocked Covers).
Several covers are interlocked and may be opened during main-
tenance. The interlocks protect you from LASER or mechani-
cal hazards as long as the covers are open and the interlocks
have not been “defeated”. Interlocked covers are identified by
the LASER warning label. Refer to Figure 2-3 — “LASER
Warning Labels - Interlocked covers”.
Figure 2-3 — LASER Warning Labels - Interlocked covers

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Fuse Labels
Fuse labels are located near each fuse holder. They indicate the
correct rating of the fuse. Only a like replacement fuse should
be used. Note that a label which has a “T” in it means that the
fuse is of the time delay (slow blow) type; e.g. T4.0 A 250V ~
would indicate a 4 Amp slow blow fuse and 4.0 A 250 V~
would indicate a 4 Amp non-time delay (normal or fast blow)
fuse.
Information for the mains fuse in the appliance inlet is found
on the certification label. (Refer to Figure 2-1 — “LASER
Identification and Certification Label”.)
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE!
This symbol identifies parts that have dangerous voltages inside.
Do not attempt to open these covers.

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PRODUCT SAFETY
The system was submitted to independent agencies for testing
to product safety standards. These agencies are CSA for North
America, and TÜV for the European Union (EU).
CSA
The CSA standards which cover the system are C22.2 No. 950-
93 (UL1950) Safety of Information Technology Equipment
including Electrical Business Equipment.
TÜV
The standards to which TÜV tests the system are:
EN 60 950:10.92, Safety of Information Technology Equip-
ment including Electrical Business Equipment.
In addition, EN 60 825:1993 (IEC 825-1:1993) Safety of Laser
Products also applies.

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ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS
FCC - USA
The standards for electromagnetic emissions are Vol. II, Part
15, Subpart J of the FCC rules. The system was tested to Class
A limits. The following statements are required by the FCC:
WARNING!
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against harmful interference when the equipment is oper-
ated in a commercial environment.This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interfer-
ence in which case you will be required to correct the interference
at your own expense.
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance
with the Class A FCC limits.