Ultre 5400 User manual

Ultre 5400 User Manual
ULTRE
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Edition October 1996
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notice. Reference is made to this fact during training courses.
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press.
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as well as technical data concerning application of our products is not
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Ultre 5400 - User Manual I
Table of Contents
5400 Notes on this Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I
1 Notes on Technical Safety 1-1
Correct Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Cleaning the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Radio Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
2 Introduction 2-1
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
3 Control Panel 3-1
Push Button Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Machine Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
4 Loading 4-1
Preparing the Bulk Load Supply Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Loading Photo Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Using Paper Photo Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
5 Changing Default Settings 5-1
Menus and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
LCD Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Set Power On Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Before You Start
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Set Laser Power Multiplier (LPM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Set Laser Power Range (LPR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Set Film Advance Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Buffer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Program Revision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-9
Reverse Feed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Punch Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Auto Punch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Auto Advance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Auto FA Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Print Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
6 Messages 6-1
LCD Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Error Messages and Corrective Procedures . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Control Program Upgrade Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
7 Technical Data 7-1

Ultre 5400 - User Manual I
This manual (Ultre Part Number 5400.OM) covers the operation of the image-
setter.
Ultre 5400
The words film, photo material, and material are used interchangeably through-
out this manual. Unless otherwise indicated, these words refer to any photo
material that is suitable for use in the Ultre 5400 imagesetters.
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Notes on this Documentation
This documentation contains:
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Notes on Technical Safety
●
Introduction (with Installation)
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Control Panel
Description of control panel (push button controls and LCD display) and
machine operation
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Loading Photographic Material
(including preparing the bulk load supply cassette)
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Change Default Settings
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Messages
Status and error messages including corrective procedures
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Technical Data
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Symbols in this Documentation
The text contains information which must be observed in order to protect the
user from danger!
This information must be observed to protect the equipment, the software and
the data from being damaged!
The text contains general or additional information about a certain subject.

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1
Notes onTechnical Safety
Correct Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Cleaning the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Standards and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Position of Laser Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Radio Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Notes for Users in the US . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Notes for Users in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Mechanical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Electromagnetic Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
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The equipment meets the standard safety regulations for information technol-
ogy equipment including electrical office equipment.
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Correct Use
The Ultre 5400 is a laser imagesetter for photographic material and is only to
be used for this purpose in accordance with the user documentation.
Do not place any objects or liquids on the unit. Ventilation outlets must be kept
clear at all times.
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General Information
Pay attention to the notes on ambient conditions in Chapter 7, Technical Data ,
and to the conditions for installing the unit in Chapter 2, Introduction , section
Installation .
Unit connectors and sockets must be easily accessible. This is to ensure easy
removal of the power cord from the wall socket in the event of an emergency.
The unit does not contain any parts which require servicing by the operator.

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ATTENTION: Unauthorized opening of the cabinet or improper repairs can
expose the operator to great danger. Service work may only be performed by
authorized personnel specialized in this field. The appropriate regulations for
the prevention of accidents are to be adhered to when the equipment is
serviced.
Failure to observe the safety regulations may result in the loss of accident
insurance!
■ Cleaning the Unit
The unit must be disconnected from the power supply by pulling out the mains
plug if cleaning the unit involves using liquids.
The unit surfaces can be cleaned using a dry cloth.
If the unit is very dirty, it may be cleaned with a damp cloth which has been
dipped in a mild water soluable detergent and well drained. Make sure that no
liquid gets inside the unit and keep moisture away from the connection sockets
at the rear of the unit.
Never use abrasive cleansers or solvents!

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1 - Notes on Technical Safety
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Laser Safety
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Standards and Regulations
The Ultre 5400 Laser Imagesetter is certified as a Class 1 laser product under
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation
Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and
Safety Act of 1968. As such, this unit complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1, Sub-
chapter J.
In addition, this product meets the requirements of EN60825
This means that this laser imagesetter does not emit hazardous laser radiation.
Since radiation emitted inside the laser imagesetter is completely confined
within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape
from the machine during any phase of user operation or maintenance.
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Service
None of the parts within the protective housing require servicing by the user.
Any servicing must be done only by factory-trained service technicians
authorized by Ultre Division in the Heidelberg group.