Kodak Magnus VLF Q2400 User manual

Magnus VLF With ContinuousLoad
Platesetter
653-00832E-EN Rev A
Internal 732-00027E-EN Rev A
Visual Reference Guide
Original instructions
English

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Status light Device ready and start buttons Operator action
O Solid green The platesetter is ready. Submit a job from the workflow
software when you are ready.
Solid blue Solid green
Flashing green
Place the plate on the load table. Push the plate in against
the plate stopper and then press a start button or the
Device Ready button.
Solid green Solid green Wait—the platesetter is exposing a plate.
Flashing green Solid green Wait—the platesetter is unloading and ejecting a plate.
Flashing yellow Solid green
An error has occurred and the job is suspended. Follow
the instructions on the Messages tab in the Kodak® Print
Console software.
Operational lights and what they mean
Status light Device Ready button
Start buttons

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Emergency stop button
Emergency stop button
Power switch
Emergency stop locations
Emergency stop button
Press the emergency stop button to stop
mechanical movement and laser operation.
Activate an emergency stop device to stop mechanical movement and laser operation.
Power/emergency stop switch
The power switch disconnects power to the platesetter so
that you can safely perform maintenance procedures or
retrieve stuck media. When you are instructed to turn o
power to the platesetter, turn the switch counterclockwise to
the OFF position and secure it with a padlock.
To turn on the power,
turn the switch
clockwise to the ON
position.
Insert a padlock here.
OFF ON
The switch can be used as an emergency
stop mechanism when you cannot reach an
emergency stop button.
To reset the platesetter, turn the
emergency stop button clockwise until
it pops up and then select the Reset
operation in Print Console.
The emergency stop button stops laser operation
and mechanical movement, but the power remains
connected. If any internal or external emergency
stop button is pushed, you must reset the
platesetter before it can resume regular operations.

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Using Print Console
Status mode—perform daily tasks
Tools mode—configure Print Console
Modes control what you see on-screen.
Operation buttons and menu items allow you to quickly perform everyday tasks. Only
buttons and menu items that are relevant to your platesetter appear on-screen.
For information about all screen elements, see the Print Console Help.
Important messages appear here.
The status light and text are visible from a distance.
Queue tab—displays the status
of plates as they move through
each stage in the platesetter
Messages tab—displays
error messages and tells how
to correct errors that have
suspended operations
Miniview mode—monitor plates
and workflow at the same time
Print Console Help
Device Configuration—view platesetter-specific information
Media Tool—define media sizes Preferences Tool—set preferences (for example, language)
Messages History—review recent messages
Registration Tool—define registration settings

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Double plates Right side
Ensure that the platesetter has a
Ready status. 2 3 Ensure that the correct plate size is available
for loading.
Single plate
Double plates
4Pull out the bypass load table. 5Place the plate or plates on the load table. 6Remove the slip sheet. 7Align the plate or plates with the media
alignment labels. Plate
Media alignment labels
8Register the plate or plates. Position the
leading edge against the end stop. 9Press a start button.
Double plates Double plates
Single plate
Single plate Left side
Loading and imaging a plate
Kodak Prinergy® Connect™ workflow
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves when handling plates to protect your hands from the sharp edges
and corners of the plates. Failure to wear protective gloves may result in minor or moderate injury.
In the workflow software, submit the file.
Kodak Brisque® workflow
Note: You must have a Prinergy Evo TIFF output
template and hot folder already set up.
Single plate
The exposed plate or plates exit the
platesetter through the bridge.
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On the Print Console Queue tab, follow
the progress of the plate or plates
through the platesetter.
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Kodak Prinergy Evo™ workflow
Accurate alignment ensures accurate
punching. Ensure that the plate is no farther
than 3 mm (0.12 in.) from the alignment
label.

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Operation
Turn on the platesetter 1
These operations are required for some of the
maintenance procedures below.
Turn o the platesetter 2
Reset the platesetter 3
Maintenance procedure Work to be done How often Date work
completed
Exterior surfaces Clean Weekly
Edge detection strip 14Clean Six months or
as needed
Plate roller 15Clean
Rear fan filters 16Replace
328-00036
Punch chip collection box 1, 3 Empty
Compressed air supply
(particulate filter only)18Replace 328-00001
Power box intake air filter19Replace
55-1292A
Heat exchanger intake air
filter1, 2 10 Replace 55-1293A As needed
Debris removal filter1
Replace
MDRC: 252-11119A
UDRC: 57-8792D
As needed
1This procedure is included in this visual reference guide.
2This procedure applies only to models with the heat exchanger option.
3This procedure applies only to models with the punch option.
For more information, see the Print Console User Guide.
Operator maintenance schedule
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Turn o the compressed air.
0 psi
Replacing the air supply particulate filter
1
3 4 Unscrew the bowl. Pull the tab down and turn
the bowl 45° to the left.
6Clean the inside of the bowl with
warm water and mild soap.
7Replace the O-ring, if necessary.
8Reattach the bowl. Push the bowl up
and turn it to the right until it clicks. 9Turn on the compressed air.
100–125 psi
5Install the new filter.
Particulate filter
Bowl
Ta b
CAUTION: To prevent possible serious injury
from flying parts or loud noise caused by
the release of high-pressure air during filter
replacement, confirm that the compressed air
supply is turned o before installing the new
air supply particulate filter.
Particulate filter Open the rear hood:
aIn Print Console, unlock
the panels. bTurn the handle counterclockwise and lift the hood.
2Use a slotted screwdriver
to loosen the two screws
that secure the rear panel
to the platesetter.
Close the rear panel, tighten the
screws, and close the rear hood.
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In Print Console, lock the panels.
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Cleaning inside the platesetter
Cleaning the edge detection strip
Rotate the drum to expose the edge detection strip. Dampen a cloth with water, and slide
it along the edge detection strip.
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Cleaning the plate roller
Locate the blue plate roller. Dampen a lint-free cloth with water,
and slide the cloth over the plate roller.
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Edge detection strips
Note: Do not clean the plate roller with
detergent or alcohol.
5Close the rear hood:
aIn Print Console, lock the panels. bPull down the rear hood.
1Ensure that the platesetter
is in an idle state. 2Open the rear hood:
aIn Print Console, unlock the panels. bTurn the handle counterclockwise and lift the hood.
The interior of the platesetter is
exposed for cleaning.
5Close the rear hood:
aIn Print Console, lock the panels. bPull down the rear hood.

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Replacing the power box intake air filter
Replacing the heat exchanger intake air filter
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Power box filter panel
Open the power box filter panel: 2
Remove the panel.
3
Remove the old intake air filter
from the panel. 4
Install the new intake air filter.
aLoosen the thumb screws.
b
Close the power box filter panel:
aReplace the panel.
bTighten the thumb screws.
Debris removal panel
1Open the debris removal panel:
aPull the debris removal panel
toward you.
bLift and remove the panel.
2Remove the old intake air filter. 3Install the new intake air filter.
Power box intake air filter
Heat exchanger intake air filter
4Close the debris removal panel:
aReplace the debris removal
panel.
bPush the panel back into
place.

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Replacing the rear fan filters
1Open the hood:
aIn Print Console, unlock the panels. bPush the black button and lift the rear hood.
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Rear fan filter
3Remove the old rear fan filters and insert new
filters.
Use the air flow arrow as a guideline for correct
installation. The arrow should point toward the
fan so that the side with the wire mesh faces the
interior of the platesetter.
The Magnus VLF platesetter has two fans at the rear of the platesetter. Replace the filters for these fans every six months.
Use a slotted screwdriver
to loosen the two screws
that secure the rear panel
to the platesetter.
Close the rear panel, tighten the
screws, and close the rear hood.
In Print Console, lock the panels.