FujiFilm FRONTIER 350 User manual

First Edition
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
< Optional Software >
DIGITAL MINILAB
FRONTIER
350/370 355/375/570
Frontier Manager Printer Controller
PP3-B1212E
(FRONTIER 355/375 System Disk Ver.1.7)
(FRONTIER 570 System Disk Ver.1.7)
(FRONTIER 350/370 System Disk Ver.7.7)
Frontier Manager Printer Controller Ver.2.0
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INTRODUCTION
• This instruction manual explains the procedures for operating and maintaining the Frontier Manager
Printer Controller (referred to as FMPC) for Fujifilm Digital Minilab FRONTIER 350/370/355/375/570 as
well as precautions for use.
•To ensure the proper use and optimum performance of the FMPC, read this manual thoroughly.
•This manual should be kept in a fixed place near the machine so that it can be referred to any time a point
needs to be clarified.
•For detailed operations for the DI Controller, see the following manuals.
DI Print/Data Writing Service Software [C4/C5] Instruction Manual :
This manual describes the instructions, the error messages and actions to be taken in operating the DI
Print/Data Writing Service Software.
DI File Import/Export Software [C2] Instruction Manual :
This manual describes the operating instructions for the DI File Import/Export Software.
1. Electro-optical-mechanical reproduction of this manual is strictly forbidden.
2. Product innovations may result in specification changes without prior notice.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (FCC)
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CANADA (ICES)
This class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la class A respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
NOTICE
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CONTENTS
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1Operational Safety and Use Conditions...................................................................... 7
1.1 Safety ................................................................................................................................. 8
1.1.1 Basic Operating Precautions............................................................................... 8
1.1.2 Caution regarding Electric Shock........................................................................ 8
1.2 Room Conditions ................................................................................................................ 9
1.3 Main Control Unit for FMPC Handling Precautions ............................................................ 9
1.3.1 Main Control Unit FMPC ..................................................................................... 9
2Component Names and Related Functions............................................................... 10
2.1 External View...................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.1 System Configuration.......................................................................................... 10
2.1.2 FMPC + SP1500/SP2000/SP3000...................................................................... 13
2.2 FMPC Screen ..................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.1 Main Menu Screen .............................................................................................. 14
2.2.2 Printing Status Screen ........................................................................................ 15
2.2.3 SP3000 Printing Screen...................................................................................... 19
2.2.4 SP1500/2000 Printing Screen............................................................................. 20
3Before Printing....................................................................................................................... 21
3.1 System Start-up.................................................................................................................. 21
3.1.1 Starting Up the Imaging Controller...................................................................... 21
3.1.2 Printer (LP) Start-up ............................................................................................ 22
3.1.3 FMPC Start-up .................................................................................................... 22
3.1.4 Scanner (SP) Start-up......................................................................................... 23
3.2 Pre-operational Checks in FMPC ....................................................................................... 24
3.2.1 Processing Solution Temperature Confirmation ................................................. 25
3.2.2 Control Strip Processing ..................................................................................... 25
3.2.3 Upkeep Printing................................................................................................... 26
3.3 Pre-operational Checks in FRONTIER 350/370................................................................. 29
3.3.1 Mirror Box Cleaning ............................................................................................ 29
3.3.2 Auto Film Carrier NC240Y Cleaning ................................................................... 30
3.3.3 Auto Film Carrier NC135Y Cleaning ................................................................... 32
3.3.4 Scanner Correction ............................................................................................. 35
3.4 Pre-operational Checks in FRONTIER 355/375/570.......................................................... 36
3.4.1 Diffusion Box/LED Board Cover Cleaning........................................................... 37
3.4.2 Auto Film Carrier NC100AY Cleaning................................................................. 38
3.4.3 Scanner Correction ............................................................................................. 41
4Paper Preparations .............................................................................................................. 45
4.1 Switching the “Auto”, “Upper” or “Lower” Paper Magazines............................................... 45
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5Printing ..................................................................................................................................... 46
5.1 Printing Flow....................................................................................................................... 46
5.1.1 DSC Printing from Imaging Controller (Example)................................................ 46
5.1.2 Printing from FRONTIER (135-size film example) .............................................. 49
5.2 Paper Mismatched in FMPC............................................................................................... 54
5.2.1 When “W-8102” Message Dialog Appears.......................................................... 54
5.2.2 When “W-1627” Message Dialog Appears.......................................................... 54
5.2.3 When “W-1621” Message Dialog Appears.......................................................... 55
5.3 Precaution for Use of PU800B ........................................................................................... 56
6After Printing .......................................................................................................................... 57
6.1 Post-operational Checks and Shut-down in FRONTIER 350/370 ...................................... 57
6.2 Post-operational Checks and Shut-down in FRONTIER 355/375/570 ............................... 60
6.2.1 Cleaning the Auto Film Carrier NC100AY........................................................... 60
6.2.2 Cleaning Around the Machine............................................................................. 63
6.2.3 Recording the Daily Processing Volume Data and Clearing the Data ................ 63
6.2.4 System Shutdown ............................................................................................... 64
6.3 Post-operational Checks and Shut-down in FMPC ............................................................ 65
6.4 Shutting Down Imaging Controller...................................................................................... 67
7Emergency Stop.................................................................................................................... 69
7.1 Emergency Power OFF in FMPC ....................................................................................... 69
7.2 Emergency Power OFF in Scanner (SP)............................................................................ 70
7.3 Manual Shut-off of Printer Power ....................................................................................... 71
7.4 Measures against FMPC Failures ...................................................................................... 72
7.4.1 To Return to Direct-connecting Type (in FRONTIER 350/370)........................... 72
7.4.2 To Return to Direct-connecting Type (in FRONTIER 355/375/570).................... 74
8Setup and Maintenance (FRONTIER 350/370/355/375).......................................... 77
8.1 Operator Menu ................................................................................................................... 77
8.1.1 Menu Screen Display .......................................................................................... 77
8.1.2 Production Information ........................................................................................ 78
8.1.3 Paper Condition Setup ........................................................................................ 79
8.1.4 Processing Solution Temperature Check............................................................ 81
8.1.5 Control Strip Processing ..................................................................................... 82
8.1.6 DIC Order Back Printing Setup ........................................................................... 85
8.1.7 Replenisher Pump Output Measurement............................................................ 86
8.1.8 Auto-cleaning Pump Output Measurement ......................................................... 88
8.2 Laboratory Manager Menu ................................................................................................. 91
8.2.1 Menu Screen Display .......................................................................................... 91
8.2.2 Production Information 1 (411)............................................................................ 91
8.2.3 Production Information 2 (412)............................................................................ 92
8.2.4 Timer Setup (414) .............................................................................................. 93
8.2.5 Error Information Check (415)............................................................................ 94
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8.2.6 Installation Information Confirmation (416) ......................................................... 95
8.2.7 Data Backup (417) .............................................................................................. 95
8.2.8 DI Manager Administrative Setting (41l) ............................................................. 96
8.2.9 Paper Condition Setup (421)............................................................................... 97
8.2.10 Processor Solution Temperature Check (422).................................................... 97
8.2.11 Control Strip Processing (423) ............................................................................ 97
8.2.12 Print Size Setup (424) ......................................................................................... 97
8.2.13 DIC Order Back Printing Setup ........................................................................... 98
8.2.14 Paper Magazine Registration (451) .................................................................... 98
8.2.15 Paper Feed Length Adjustment (452) ................................................................. 100
8.2.16 G, B Laser (SHG) Optimal Temperature Setup (454) ......................................... 101
8.2.17 Paper Feed (455) ................................................................................................ 101
8.2.18 Printer Temperature Display (456)...................................................................... 102
8.2.19 Printer Input Check (457) .................................................................................... 102
8.2.20 Image Position Fine Adjustment (458) ................................................................ 103
8.2.21 Printer Function Select........................................................................................ 103
8.2.22 Precut Length Setting (45V)................................................................................ 104
8.2.23 Pump Output Measurement/Setting (461) .......................................................... 104
8.2.24 Auto-cleaning Output Measurement/Setting (462).............................................. 104
8.2.25 Processing Temperature Setting (463) ............................................................... 105
8.2.26 Replenisher Rate Setup (464)............................................................................. 105
8.2.27 Evaporation Correction Rate Setting (465) ......................................................... 106
8.2.28 Low Volume Setting (466)................................................................................... 106
8.2.29 Processor Temperature Calibration (467)........................................................... 107
8.2.30 Processor Input Check (468) .............................................................................. 108
9Setup and Maintenance (FRONTIER 570)................................................................... 109
9.1 Operator Menu ................................................................................................................... 109
9.1.1 Menu Screen Display .......................................................................................... 109
9.1.2 Production Information ........................................................................................ 110
9.1.3 Paper Condition Setup ........................................................................................ 111
9.1.4 DIC Order Back Printing Setup ........................................................................... 112
9.2 Laboratory Manager Menu ................................................................................................. 113
9.2.1 Menu Screen Display .......................................................................................... 113
9.2.2 Production Information 1 (411)............................................................................ 114
9.2.3 Production Information 2 (412)............................................................................ 114
9.2.4 Accumulated Production Information (413)......................................................... 115
9.2.5 Timer Setup (414) ............................................................................................... 116
9.2.6 Error Information Check (415)............................................................................. 117
9.2.7 Installation Information Confirmation (416) ......................................................... 118
9.2.8 Data Backup (417) .............................................................................................. 119
9.2.9 DI Manager Administrative Setting (41I) ............................................................. 120
9.2.10 Paper Condition Setup (421)............................................................................... 120
9.2.11 Print Size Setup (424) ......................................................................................... 120
9.2.12 DIC Order Back Printing Setup ........................................................................... 121
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9.2.13 Paper Magazine Registration (451) .................................................................... 121
9.2.14 Paper Magazine Feeding Fine Adjustment (452)................................................ 124
9.2.15 G Laser (SHG) Optimal Temperature Setup (454) ............................................. 125
9.2.16 Paper Feed (455) ................................................................................................ 126
9.2.17 Printer Temperature Display (456)...................................................................... 126
9.2.18 Printer Input Check (457) .................................................................................... 127
9.2.19 Image Position and Tilt Fine Adjustment (458) ................................................... 127
9.2.20 Printer Function Select (459) .............................................................................. 128
9.2.21 Pump Output Measurement/Setting (461) .......................................................... 129
9.2.22 Auto Cleaning Output Measurement/Setting (462) ............................................. 131
9.2.23 Low Volume Processing Setup (466).................................................................. 132
9.2.24 Processor Temperature Calibration (467)........................................................... 133
9.2.25 Processor Input Check (468) .............................................................................. 135
9.2.26 Processor Operating Condition Setup (46B)....................................................... 136
10 Error Messages ..................................................................................................................... 137
11 Index........................................................................................................................................... 142
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1Operational Safety and Use Conditions
Before using the equipment, read carefully and understand thoroughly the precautions set forth in
this section.
The safety precautions are classified into WARNING and CAUTION categories.
Supplementary operating instructions are given under IMPORTANT and NOTE categories.
These four categories are defined as follows.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or
even death.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices and property-damage-only accidents.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT describes improper handling procedures that may adversely affect performance or damage the
equipment.
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NOTE designates those items, provisions, and supplementary explanations for which it is important to
maintain methodical concern and consideration relative to operational procedures.
:
describes additional comment or useful information.
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1.1.1 Basic Operating Precautions
•When accessing the machine interior for inspection or servicing, shut down the system by proceeding with
the post-operational checks, place the built-in circuit breaker in the OFF position, and turn OFF the main
power circuit breaker.
Inspecting or servicing the inside of the machine with the main power circuit breaker left ON may expose
personnel to hazardous conditions and damage the machine.
• If the machine emits smoke, generates an abnormal sound or its external surface becomes unduly hot,
immediately stop using it, set the power switch to STANDBY, place the built-in circuit breaker in the OFF
position, turn OFF the main power circuit breaker, and contact your local dealer.
zDo not modify the machine without permission from the manufacturer because safety assurance features
and other essential functions may be impaired. If the machine needs to be modified, contact your local
dealer.
xNever remove covers or other parts that are screwed down to avoid the risk of electric shock or injury to
personnel. If any parts need to be unscrewed, contact your local dealer.
• Use only Fujifilm-recommended replacement parts.
If parts other than those recommended by Fujifilm are used, the warranty will be voided.
1.1.2 Caution regarding Electric Shock
Utmost care should be taken as the machine is connected to 200/210/220/230/240V AC power sources.
Avoid the possibility of electric shock by noting the following:
•Never operate the machine if it is wet.
•Never operate the machine if the surrounding floor is wet.
• Ensure the electrical earth connection is permanently made.
• Ensure that all cables are undamaged and correctly connected.
1.1 Safety
IMPORTANT
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•Temperature: 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
Ambient room temperatures above 30°C (86°F) or below 15°C (59°F) will destabilize processing and
replenisher solution temperatures to the detriment of processing performance. Pay special attention to
room temperatures in wintertime and maintain solution temperatures within designated ranges.
•Relative Humidity: 30% to 70%
Relative humidities above 70% will result in inadequate printer paper transport or improper paper drying,
producing abnormal prints. Maintain the ambient room relative humidity within the range of 30% to 70%
RH at all times.
•Ventilation
Provide a vent close to the processor section and maintain adequate ventilation.
•Illumination: 500 lux or lower
Maintain room illumination levels so that no more than 500 lux falls on the scanner and printer upper
surfaces. Should the equipment main body or paper magazine be exposed to direct outside light or strong
reflected light, use curtains or blinds to shield the equipment from such extraneous light.
REFERENCE:
Two 40W fluorescent lamps provide 500 lux of illumination at a distance of 1 meter (3.3 ft.).
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Excessively high indoor illumination levels will adversely affect the quality of finished prints.
1.3.1 Main Control Unit FMPC
To prevent damage to the system, abide by the following points.
• Do not install any application software without Fujifilm’s consent.
• Do not modify the data structure or data in the hard disk.
• Do not open the main control unit without the consent of Fujifilm’s service representative.
• Do not add to or modify expansion cards or RAM cards.
• Do not reboot using the [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del] keys.
1.2 Room Conditions
1.3 Main Control Unit for FMPC Handling Precautions
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2Component Names and Related Functions
This section gives the component names and describes their external and internal structure.
2.1.1 System Configuration
[FMPC + FRONTIER 570]
2.1 External View
FMPC
Scanner (SP)
Printer (LP)
Imaging Controller
IEEE 1394
Cable
IEEE 1394
Cable
LAN Cable
LAN Cable
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[FMPC + FRONTIER 355/375]
FMPC
Scanner (SP)
IEEE 1394
Cable
IEEE 1394
Cable
LAN Cable
LAN Cable
Printer (LP)
Imaging Controller
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[FMPC + FRONTIER 350/370]
FMPC
Scanner (SP)
Printer (LP)
Imaging Controller
IEEE 1394
Cable
IEEE 1394
Cable
LAN Cable
LAN Cable
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2.1.2 FMPC + SP1500/SP2000/SP3000
[FRONTIER 355/375/570 (SP3000)] [FRONTIER 350/370 (SP1500/SP2000)]
■FMPC Specification (recommended)
• Model : Dell Optiplex GX280
• Main Body : Small Minitower Chassis (without monitor)
• CPU : Pentium-4 2.8GHz/800FSB (FSB800MHz)
• Chip Set : IntelR‚ 865G Chip Set+ICH5
IntelR‚ Hyper-Threading Function disabled
• Memory : 1GB/400MHz
• HDD : 80GB/7200rpm
• Partition : C Drive/10GB, D Drive/70GB
• Network : IntelR‚ Pro/1000MT(10/100/1000) for interface
• I/O Devices : 3.5" FDD, CD-ROM, Built-in Audio-speaker
• OS : Windows XP Professional SP2
/English Version(Country other than Japan)
• Dimension : (Width x Height x Depth) 181 x 425 x 447 mm
Monitor for FMPC and SP3000
FRONTIER
Scanner (SP)
Main Control Unit
FMPC
Switcher
Monitor for FMPC and
SP 1500/2000
Mouse
Main Control Unit
Full Keyboard
FMPC
Operation Keyboard
FRONTIER
Scanner (SP)
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2.2.1 Main Menu Screen
1. Date
Shows the current date.
2. Time
Shows the current time.
3. FMPC Ver.
Shows the FMPC version number.
4. Printer Ver.
Shows the printer (LP) version number.
5. Function Selection List
Selects the functions, which can be also
selected by double-clicking the item itself.
6. [OK] button
After selecting the function in the “Function
Selection List”, then click this button to start the
desired function.
7. Task Switcher Button
Displays the selection windows, where you can
select the application to be displayed in the
foreground.
2.2 FMPC Screen
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2.2.2 Printing Status Screen
IMPORTANT
When performing the film printing from the scanner(SP), make sure that the Printing Status screen is opened after
the pre-operational check is completed. If the printing is started before the Printing Status screen does not appear,
the operation may be stopped. If this occurs, open the Printing Status screen, and then resume printing.
IMPORTANT
If a jamming occurs in the printer(LP) during the printing process, the any of the orders that are not printed yet in the
“Done” list may not be printed. Please perform printing process for these orders again.
1. “Next Print” List
IMPORTANT
The order in the “Next Print” list remain even
after the FMPC is shut down the restarted, while
the orders already transferred to the “Done” list
will be deleted after the restart of FMPC.
(1) Lists up the orders done in the Imaging
Controller or FRONTIER. When printing is
completed, they are moved to the Complete
List.
(2) Up to 15 order lines are visible within the list
box, and up to 999 lines can be accepted.
(3) To select the order, click the line. To cancel
selecting the line, click the line itself again.
Selecting of order(s) is available only when
transferring of orders is stopped (when
[Resume] button is displayed).
(4) This list box displays the following order
information.
[A] Status: Displays the status as “Printing...”.
[B] Order No.: Shows order No.(Alphabet +
5-digit numerals) for Imaging Controller or
sorting No. for FRONTIER.
[C] Service Name: “Print Service”, etc. for DI
printing or “Film Input” for FRONTIER film
printing.
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[D] Image Q’ty: Shows number of images in
the order.
[E] Total: Shows the total number in the
order.
[F] Paper Width: Paper width (of the first
image)
[G]Set Time: Order registering time (Imaging
Controller)
Order receiving time (FRONTIER)
The width of columns can be changed with the
mouse operation.
2. “Done” List
(1) Lists up the completed orders in reverse
chronological order.
(2) Up to 5 order lines are visible within the list
box, and up to 999 lines can be accepted.
(3) The line in this box cannot be selected.
(4) This list box displays the following order
information.
[A] Status: (not used)
[B] Order No.: Shows order no. (Alphabet +
5-diigit numerals) for imaging Controller
or sorting No. for FRONTIER.
[C] Service Name: “Print Service”, etc.for DI
printing or “Film Input” for FRONTIER film
printing.
[D] Image Q'ty: Shows number of images in
the order.
[E] Total: Shows the total number in the
order.
[F] Paper Width: Paper width (of the first
image)
[G]End Time: Order registering time
(Imaging Controller)
- End time indicates the time when
transferring of an order to printer is
completed.
- [Status] is not used.
-Other information is the same as that in
the Print Waiting List.
Data is reserved until the system is shut down.
The width of columns can be changed with the
mouse operation.
3. Status
Displays the current printing status.
4. [Next Order Stop]/[Resume] toggle button
[Next Order Stop]: Stops sending images to
printer after the current order
is transferred to printer.
Receiving of orders from
FRONTIER and Imaging
Controller is not stopped.
[Resume]: Resumes transferring the images to
the printer by clicking the [Resume]
button. After it is clicked, it becomes
[Next Order Stop].
5. [Print Stop] / [Delete] toggle button
Provides the following functions.
(1) Stops the current image processing.
The stopped order is moved to the “Done”
list.
NOTE: The images that were already transferred
from FRONTIER are not deleted.
(2) Removes the waiting order from the waiting
list.
This button is activated in the following
cases.
(a)When selecting the FRONTIER order in
the list.
(b) When printing is currently in progress.
For the DI orders, delete them in the Imaging
Controller.
6. Printer/Processor Status
Displays the following printer/processor status
and information.
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[Printer] : Printer status, laser temperature
and magazine information
[Processor] : Processor status and temperature
7. Sheets being processed
Displays number of sheets currently processed
in the memory (Waiting), printer and processor.
8. [Select service] button
Displays the DI print service selection dialog.
Printing is available also while this dialog is
displayed.
9. Switch Magazine
Displays the magazine selecting menu.
Magazine can be switched only when
“Forwarding orders sopped” appears in the
“Status”. (See “3 Status”.)
10. Image Memory Status
Displays the current memory consuming status
in Printer(LP).
11. [Precedence] button
Select the order in the upper list and click this
button. The specified order will be moved to the
top of the list and processed preferentially.
By clicking it again, the preferential setting is
cancelled.
12. [Post Check] function key
By mouse-clicking this or pressing the [F1] key,
the post-operational check can be started.
13. [Proc Start] function key
By mouse-clicking this or pressing the [F2] key,
driving of the processor can be started.
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14. [Memory Clear] button
Clears the order already transferred to the
image processing memory. Number of sheets
indicated in “Waiting” status in “Sheets being
processed”.
IMPORTANT
Note that executing of [Order Clear] deletes all
images of the order that is currently being
processed.
15. [Main Menu] button
Returns to the “Main Menu” screen.
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2.2.3 SP3000 Printing Screen
When film is inserted into the film carrier, the printing screen appears. On the printing screen, print conditions
can be set for each frame.
1. Selected Frame
The number of prints and color/density
correction can be specified for each frame.
2. Function Buttons
Set printing conditions.
3. Title Bar
• Displays the order number.
• Displays the operation help.
• Used to forcibly shut down the system in an
emergency.
4. Status and Setting Check Bar
• Displays processing conditions.
• Sets printing conditions.
5. [Sort/Order] Button
Fixes the order and displays the “Order Data
Display” dialog box.
6. [START] Button
Fixes the setting (number of prints, color/density
corrections, etc) of the displayed frames and
starts printing.
7. [Remote Error] Icon
When this icon blincks, an error such as paper
width mismatch occurs in the FMPC. Take a
proper measure to solve problems, then start
printing again.
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2.2.4 SP1500/2000 Printing Screen
Menu Bar
Selected Frame Windows Switcher
Printer Status Icon
Memory Indicator
Emergency Stop
Switch
Status Display
Icon
Function Key
Display
Printing
Status Bar
Remote Error Icon
When this icon blincks, an error such as paper
width mismatch occurs in the FMPC. Take a
proper measure to solve problems, then start
printing again.
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