Mitsubishi Thermal Digiplater User manual

Thermal Digiplater
TDP-459
User’s Manual
MITSUBISHI PAPER MILLS, LTD.

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this THERMAL DIGIPLATER made by MITSUBISHI PAPER MILLS, LTD.
Read this manual carefully before using the THERMAL DIGIPLATER and become familiar with the
installation and operation procedures.
Keep this user’s manual at hand so that it can be referred to at any time during operation of the
THERMAL DIGIPLATER.
This manual has been carefully prepared, however, if you find any mistakes, or have any questions,
please let us know.
If this manual is lost or damaged, promptly place an order for a new one from a distributor near you.
If this THERMALDIGIPLATER is transferred to another party, please attach this manual to the Thermal
Digiplater.
After receiving this product, check that:
○It is the product that you ordered.
○ It has not been damaged during shipping.
○All accessories are present.
* If a damaged or abnormal part is found, contact the distributor immediately.
Copyright © 2010: Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited
The copyright for this entire manual belongs to Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited.
Copying, reprinting, reproduction of this manual in whole or in part in any medium
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The specifications in this document are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement.
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Safety Precautions...............................................................1
1.1 Cautions for working environment and installation.................................................2
1.2 Handling the THERMAL DIGIPLATER........................................................................3
1.3 Kind of warning labels and its attachment part ........................................................5
1.4 Handling plate before and after platemaking............................................................6
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup..........................................................7
2.1 Unpacking and setup procedure................................................................................7
2.2 Unpacking ...................................................................................................................8
2.3 Checking the accessories..........................................................................................9
2.4 Names and functions of parts..................................................................................10
2.4.1 Names of parts...................................................................................................................... 10
2.4.2 Functions of parts.................................................................................................................. 12
2.5 Connecting the power cable ....................................................................................13
2.6 Connecting the USB cable .......................................................................................14
2.7 Installing the plate tray.............................................................................................15
2.8 Setting the plate........................................................................................................16
2.9 Change Method of Flange Position .........................................................................21
Chapter 3 Use of Operation Panel......................................................23
3.1 Power switch.............................................................................................................23
3.2 Operation panel.........................................................................................................23
3.2.1 LED indications ..................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.2 Operation button.................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.3 LCD indications..................................................................................................................... 25
3.3 Explanation of the user mode..................................................................................26
3.3.1 Selecting the plate size ......................................................................................................... 27
3.3.2 Setting the plate size............................................................................................................. 28
3.3.3 Adjusting the print density..................................................................................................... 32
3.3.4 Checking the firmware versions............................................................................................ 33
3.3.5 Display of Plate Remains, and Reset of Plate Remains Counter......................................... 34
3.3.6 Display of Print Counter, and Reset of Print Counter............................................................ 35
3.3.7 Setup of Plate Remains SW(on/off)...................................................................................... 36
3.3.8 Execution of Platen Cleaning................................................................................................ 37

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3.3.9 Display of accumulated print distance...................................................................................38
3.3.10 Interval Set ............................................................................................................................39
3.3.11 Adjusting the plate length in simple....................................................................................... 41
Chapter 4 Daily Maintenance............................................................. 48
4.1 Cleaning the parts inside the THERMAL DIGIPLATER...........................................48
4.1.1 Cleaning the thermal head ....................................................................................................49
4.1.2 Cleaning Main Pinch roller ....................................................................................................51
4.1.3 Cleaning Platen roller............................................................................................................53
4.1.4 Cleaning feeding pinch roller.................................................................................................55
4.1.5 Cleaning the cleaning rollers.................................................................................................57
4.1.6 Cleaning Image sensor..........................................................................................................59
4.1.7 Cleaning the head-position plate...........................................................................................61
4.2 Cleaning the cover of the THERMAL DIGIPLATER.................................................63
4.3 Cleaning the filters....................................................................................................63
4.4 Periodical replacement parts ...................................................................................64
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting................................................................ 66
5.1 When an error message is displayed ......................................................................66
5.2 Warning message .....................................................................................................67
5.3 Plate jam....................................................................................................................68
5.4 When parts of image area are missing from the printed plate...............................71
5.5 Plate is not correctly detected.................................................................................72
5.6 When power is off during printing...........................................................................74
Chapter 6 After-sales service............................................................ 76
Chapter 7 Specification...................................................................... 78
7.1 Basic specification ...................................................................................................78
7.2 Outline figure ............................................................................................................78

Chapter 1 Safety Precautions
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Chapter 1 Safety Precautions
The purpose of this manual is to use this product safely.
Carefully read this manual and leaflets attached to the THERMAL DIGIPLATER and become familiar
with the installation and operation procedures for safe use.
This manual contains precautionary statements to prevent hazardous operations.
The statements are categorized as follows so that you can better understand all safety precautions
for this THERMAL DIGIPLATER.
It is impossible for us to anticipate all hazards that may occur when the THERMAL DIGIPLATER is
installed and used under various environmental conditions. Therefore, all possible warnings and
cautions are not included in the user’s manual, other leaflets or labels on the THERMALDIGIPLATER.
Should the THERMAL DIGIPLATER be operated or inspected in any way other than as indicated in
the user’s manual, you shall be responsible for the safety.
The precautionary notes on how to use and inspect the THERMAL DIGIPLATER indicated in the
user’s manual and other leaflets are intended only for when the THERMAL DIGIPLATER is used for
its originally specified purpose.
Should the THERMAL DIGIPLATER be used for any purposes other than as intended in the user’s
manual, you shall be solely responsible for the safety.
Never perform operations that are prohibited in the user’s manual and other leaflets.
I
ndicates a hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury if the
Thermal Digiplater is handled incorrectly.
Indicates a
hazardous situation that
could result in minor in
jury or property damage
if the Thermal Digiplater is handled incorrectly.
Indicates causes of problem or conditions of working environment.

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1.1 Cautions for working environment and installation
Pay attention to the following to use the THERMAL DIGIPLATER safely:
Do not install th
e Thermal Digiplater in an area with an extremely low or high
temperature. Do not install it, for example, in
an area of a ski site or skating rink with
a low ambient temperature or in an outdoor area where it will be exposed to direct
sunlight and heat.
Do not put a v
essel containing water, such as a vase, plant pot, cup, or any metallic
article on this Thermal Digiplater. If water is spilt or a metallic piece enters the
Thermal Digiplater, a fire or electric shock c
an occur.
Do not cover the vent holes
of the Thermal Digiplater. Doi
ng so will not allow the
heat to escape from the Thermal Digiplater, thereby causing a fire.
Do not insert or drop a metallic or flammable article inside through any vent hole.
Doing so can cause a fire or electric shock.
Provide an electric oulet at an accessible place near this product.
Do not use the
Thermal Digiplater in a
n environment with volatile substances, such
as alcohol and thinner, or cumbustible gases.
Make sure that children do not tou
ch the Thermal Digiplater and cables. Failure to
do so can result in injury or electric shock.
Do not
install the Thermal Digiplater in damp, dusty or sandy places, such as a
bathing place, a bathroom, near a hot spring, on a road or by the side of a pool.
Doing so can cause a fire, electric shock or failure.
Do not install th
e Thermal Digiplater on a shaky
stand, inclined floor or any other
unstable place. If so, it can fall or turn over and cause personal injury.

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1.2 Handling the THERMAL DIGIPLATER
Pay attention to the following warnings and caution when handling the THERMAL DIGIPLATER:
Take the
Thermal Digiplater
out of the package and place it on a horizontal and stable
table or desk.
As it weighs approximately 55 kg(121 lbs), it is dangerous for a single person to try to
hold or carry the Thermal Digiplater . When taking it out of the package, take
care not to
injure your fingers or hands.
The
Thermal Digiplater
’s center of gravity is at the front. Take care not to lose balance
when carrying it. At least 2 persons are required to carry and install it
.
Use extreamly caution when carrying it on a slippery floor.
If it is dropped and damaged, turn off the power switch on the main body, disconnect the
power cable from the electric oulet and contact the distributor. If it is used without
servicing, it can cause a fire or electric shock.
Plug the power cable all the way into the electric oulet .
The thermal head is heated w
hile the Thermal Digiplater is
operating. This is not an
abnormal phenomenon. It is heated to a high temperature. Never touch it.
If an abnormality occurs, take only the measures for the abnormalities d
escribed in this
users manual. If normal operation cannot be recovered, contact the distributor from
whom you bought it.

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Use only the power cable supplied with
the Thermal Digiplater. Be sure to connect
the power cable to the electric oulet to be grounded according to all relevant local
regulations(resistance:less than 100 ohm). If a short circuit occurs while the
Thermal Digiplater is operating without being grounded, a fire or electric shock can
occur. In addition, radio and television reception can be affected. If the Thermal
Digiplater cannot be grounded, consult the distributor.
I
f you touch the surface of the thermal head directly with your hand, the head can be
damaged. If hard particles, such as sand, enter the head, it can be damaged. Take
care when handling the head.
Use the USB cable supplied with
the Thermal Digiplater to connect it to your
computer when installing the Thermal Digiplater.
Do not disconnect the power cable while data is being printed or transferred. Doing
so can cause the Thermal Digiplater to break down.

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1.3 Kind of warning labels and its attachment part
The following warning labels are attached inside the THERMAL DIGIPLATER to prevent the accident
and avoid the danger. If the label come off or can’t be seen, contact the distributor from whom you
bought it immediately.

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1.4 Handling plate before and after platemaking
When handling plate, observe the following instructions:
When handling
plate before platemaking:


Use plate specified by Mitsubishi Paper Mills, Ltd.


Wrap the plate with the black polybag and avoid high temperature and high
humidity, and store it in the cool and dark place.
(at a temperature of 30℃
℃℃
℃(86 ﾟ
ﾟﾟ
ﾟF) or lower and a humidity of 60% RH or less)


Do not touch the plate surface with your hand.
Finger prints can deteriorate the printing quality.
When handlin
g plate after platemaking:


Store plates avoiding direct sunlight.


Store plates away from organic solvents such as benzine, thinner and alcohol. In
addition, avoid direct contact with hands.
If the printed images come into contact with hands or any of these substances,
discoloration can occur to the plates.

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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup
2.1 Unpacking and setup procedure
This chapter explains procedures from unpacking to setting up the THERMALDIGIPLATER.
Be sure to read Chapter 1 Safety Precautions before proceeding to this chapter.
Perform the following to unpack and install:
1. Open the box and take out the THERMAL DIGIPLATER and accessories.
2. Check the names and functions of the THERMAL DIGIPLATER’s parts.
3. Take out the protective inserts.
4. Connect the power cable.
5. Connect the USB cable.
6. Install the plate tray.
7. Turn on the power switch.
8. Set the spools to the plate and place the plate into the THERMAL DIGIPLATER.

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2.2 Unpacking
First, unpack and check the contents.
The box contains the THERMAL DIGIPLATER, accessories and protective inserts.
The accessories are: Spool, Flange, power cable, USB cable, plate tray, the Windows driver CD, TDP
CD (User’s manual, Technical Guide, TDPController).
Do not discard the packaging materials.
The box and protective inserts will be
required to transfer or transport the Thermal Digiplater. Keep them in a safe place.
T
his Thermal Digiplater weighs approx. 55 kg(121 lbs). Take care when handling it.
When taking out and carrying, securely hold it by its bottom.
Accessories box
Cushion
Carton box（upper）
Joint (four places)
Thermal Digiplater
Cushion
Carton box (lower)
Pallet
(made from corrugated paper)

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2.3 Checking the accessories
Take out the accessories from the box and from inside of the THERMAL DIGIPLATER. Check that the
following items, as illustrated below, are present.
Spool Flange(anti-gear side)
Power cable USB cable
TDP CD Plate tray
Windows driver CD
If an accessory is missing, contact the distributor immediately.
（Flange(gear side)）
（Spool shaft）

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2.4 Names and functions of parts
2.4.1 Names of parts
Front
Rear
Operation panel
Opening lever A Upper cover
Plate tray
Power switch
Power input
terminal
USB terminal
Plate cover
Filters

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Inside the THERMAL DIGIPLATER
Thermal head
Cleaning roller (discharge side)
Cleaning roller (entrance side)
Platen roller
Main pinch roller
Feeding pinch roller

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2.4.2 Functions of parts
Name Function/Description
Upper cover Open this cover when inspecting and cleaning the thermal head and when removing a
jamming plate portion.
Operation panel The operation buttons, LCD display (referred to as the LCD below) and status lamps are
located here.
Power switch
Switch to turn the power to the THERMAL DIGIPLATER on or off.
Pressing “｜” turns on the power while pressing “O” turns off the power.
<Caution> After turning off the power, turn on the power after a lapse of 3
seconds or more.
Power input terminal Connect the power cable.
USB terminal Connect the USB cable.
Thermal head
Add the heat to the plate and print.
<Caution> The head is heated to a high temperature while the THERMAL
DIGIPLATER is operating. Do not touch. Touching it directly with your hand can
cause failure.
Platen roller Rubber roller to feed with plate.
Cleaning roller
(Entrance and discharge
sides)
Rubber rollers to remove dust and foreign matters from the plate surface.
One installed at the entrance side and the other at the discharge side.
Filter Prevent dust and foreign substances in air from entering inside the THERMAL
DIGIPLATER.

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2.5 Connecting the power cable
Connect the power cable by observing the following instructions:
1. Insert the power cable supplied into the
power input terminal at the back of the
THERMAL DIGIPLATER.
Before connecting the power cable, make sure that the power switch is off.
Use only the power cable supplied with the product or a specified one.
Be sure to connect the power cable to the electric outlet to be grounded according
to all relevant local regulations(resistance:less than 100 ohm). If a short circuit
occurs while the Thermal Digiplater is operating without being grounded, a fire or
electric shock can occur. If the Thermal Digiplater cannot be grounded, consult the
distributor.
Plug the power cable all the way into
the
electric outlet.
Failure to do so can cause a fire or failure.
Do not connect or disconnect the power cable with wet han
ds.
Doing so can cause an electric shock.
Do not scratch, damage or re
work the power cable.
Do not put a heavy article on the cable. Do not pull or forcibly bend it.
Doing so can damage the power cable and cause a fire or electric shock.
Power cable

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2.6 Connecting the USB cable
1. Connect the USB cable connected to your
PC to the USB terminal at the back of the
THERMAL DIGIPLATER
When mo
ving the Thermal Digiplater, disconnect the power cable
from the
el
ectric
outlet and make sure that all external connecting lines have been disconnected.
If a cord is kept connected, it can be scratched, and a fire or electric shock can
occur, or you can trip and be injured.
If the
Thermal Digiplater is not used for a long time, disconnect the power cable
from the electric outlet for safety.
Do not conn
ect the power cable to an electric outlet to which other cords are
connected. Requires a dedicated electric outlet.
Doing so can cause a fire or electric shock.
USB cable
[Product compatible with USB
2.0 standard]
Use only the USB cable supplied with the pr
oduct or a specified one. If a cable other
than the supplied cable is used, incorrect printing can result.
Be
fore disconnecting the USB cable, make sure that the
Thermal Digiplater
is in the standby state. If disconnected during data transfer, the Thermal
Digiplater can be damaged.
Thermal Digiplater side is a type B connector(square)