herkules manual

Herkules PRO

Operation

Linotype-Hell

Introduction

Installation

Operating and Display Elements

Starting the System

Operation

Service and Maintenance

Parameter Set-up

Technical Data

Appendix

Index

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Introduction

Description of the Unit and its Functions............ 1-3

Operational Components of the Herkules PRO .. 1-7

Notes on Operation of the Herkules PRO

with Two RIPs ......................................................... 1-8

Special Features of the Herkules PRO NP .......... 1-10

Special Features of the Herkules PRO M ............ 1-11

Special Features of the Herkules PRO in the HerkulesPRO/Advantage............................. 1-12

Herkules PRO - Operation 1-1

Introduction 1

PostScript files RIP

Description of the Unit and its Functions

The Herkules PRO is a high-precision laser recorder based on the in-drum principle and is used to expose PostScript files. The PostScript files are converted by the connected RIP (Raster Image Processor) and are sent to the Herkules. The Herkules PRO has two Speedway interfaces for the connection of 2 RIPs (RIP 50, RIP 60, DeltaRIP) in any desired combination.

The files are exposed on film or on paper in daylight operation. A laser diode whose rays are in the visible red spectrum is used as the light source. The exposure format of 558 mm x 750 mm or of 558 mm x 735 mm (with the punch option) corresponds to the most important formats in printing.


1 Introduction

Area imagesetter

Recording principle

The Herkules PRO is an area imagesetter. The recording beam does not record the composition work character for character but instead moves line for line over the entire width of the material. This recording process requires that the PostScript files are converted to image dot files (pixel files) by the KIP before exposure begins. The number of image dots (pixels) per centimeter (lines/cm) or dots per inch (dpi) depends on the resolution selected. The laser in the optical head emits a laser beam which is modulated (lightened/darkened) according to the video data transferred. The laser beam, formed correspondingly in the optical head, is deflected via a rapidly rotating mirror. The deflected beam of the optical system which moves in axial direction exposes the photographic material line by line.

1-4 Edition March 1996

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Operational sequence in the Herkules

The photographic material to be exposed is transported out of the supply cassette into the exposure mold and is held in position by a vacuum. Following this, the photographic material is exposed in the way previously described. The exposed photographic material is then transported out of the exposure mold into the take-up cassette. In this way, several exposures processes can take place in succession. After the photographic material has been cut, the take-up cassette must be removed and the exposed material developed.

If an online automatic film processor is connected, The photographic material can be cut by a cutting command after every material feed. If there is no cutting command, the photographic material is automatically cut after the max. galley length has been reached. Exposed data are not cut. The photographic material is transported to the online automatic film processor via a transport channel.


1 Introduction

Punch option There are three punch system options available in the Herkules PRO: the "punch at the short side of the format" (side punch)

and two "punches at the long side of the format" (head

punch and foot punch). However, since there is a large number of different register systems, customer-specific punch systems can be installed in the Herkules PRO. Three standard punch systems are available, each of them as head and side punch: - Bacher Control 2000 - Stoesser - Grapho Metronic

1-6 Edition July 1995

Introduction 1

Operational Components of the Herkules PRO


1 Introduction

Notes on Operation of the Herkules PRO with Two RIPs

In order to use the system to its full potential, the data flow must be organized in such a way that the capacity of both RIPs is utilized as equally as possible.

There may be cutting waste (especially in the collect mode), depending on the material width and the size of the page.

During production, both of the RIPs must be working in the same operating mode: - If the collect mode is activated at one of the RIPs, the

other one should also work in the collect mode (de pending on the respective production procedure).

Different punch formats are permitted.

A few special functions must be performed twice or re quire special attention:

- Generally, operations in the Utility should only be performed when the other RIP is not sending expo sure data to the recorder.

- RIP 60 operations and test jobs may not be per formed if the other RIP is not activated.

- Light, filter and focus tests must only be performed once even if the RIPs differ from each other. The test results must, however, be entered into the corresponding menu of the other RIP.

- Calibration tests must be performed at both RIPs if the RIPs are different (RIP 50, RIP 60 or DeltaRIP). The results must be entered at both RIPs.

- Both RIPs must use the same material names. If the material is changed, the new material name must be entered at both RIPs.


Introduction 1

- If the RIP which is driving the Herkules PRO is not functioning properly, this RIP must be restarted and/or the RIP-Herkules PRO connection must be canceled (refer to page 5-31}.

Special Features of the Herkules PRO NP

The Herkules PRO NP [NP = Newspaper) is an imagesetter which is especially suited for the requirements of newspaper printing houses:

Max. photographic material width: 620 mm Max. exposure width: 610 mm (with side punch

595 mm. Resolutions: 500, 666, 800, and 1000 pixels/cm

(1270, 1693, 2032, 2540 dpi). Standard scanning line length: 558 mm.

When a head punch is installed with a distance of 8 or 10 mm from the centre of the punch hole to the start of exposure, the scanning line length increases to 562,5 mm. When a special adapter for the foot punch is installed, the scanning line length increases to 570 mm.


1 Introduction

In Chapter 5, Operation, the operation of the take-up cassette is only shown with the Herkules PRO . In the case of the Herkules PRO NP with the 620 mm take-up cassette, the output area is limited to the right by an adapter.

As in the case of the Herkules PRO, the following standard punch systems, as a head punch and a side punch, are offered: - Bacher Control 2000 - Stoesser - Grapho Metronic These punches are constructed for a width of 620 mm. When using photographic material with widths of

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Special Features of the Herkules PRO M

The Herkules PRO M (M = Modular) can be extended to become the Herkules PRO. The following characteristics are different from the Herkules PRO:

Max. exposure format 540 x 558 mm. No side punch as the photographic material is inserted

at the center.

Supply cassette for material widths up to 762 mm (can only be used up to 550 mm) or supply cassette up to a material width of 460 mm. When the photographic material is inserted, it must be aligned to the center.

Take-up cassettes for material widths up to 550 mm, use with centered alignment.

In Chapter 5, Operation, the operation of the take-up cassette is only shown with the Herkules PRO . In the case of the Herkules PRO M the output area is narrower and only one take-up cassette can be inserted at the center for the maximum material width of 550 mm.

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1 introduction

Barcode reader

Closed system

Special Features of the Herkules PRO in the HerkulesPRO/Advantage

The Herkules PRO is also part of the "intelligent" image-setting system HerkulesPRO/Advantage. Further components of this system are:

HerkulesPRO/Advantage automatic film processor Kodak 2000 Film ALD / 2618 / Advantage photographic

material Kodak chemicals: RA2010/11/12 developer

RA3010 fixer RA4010/11 water

Up to two PostScript RIP 50 A barcode reader is used to record the properties of the photographic material. These material properties, the size of the exposed page and the ratio of exposed area to unexposed area form the basis for controlling the amount of replenisher in the film processor.

Complete process control is possible with this closed system: From the moment when the photographic material is inserted into the Herkules PRO to the moment when the developed photographic material is output at the film processor. This system offers you the following advantages: Consistently high quality Simple operation Low operating costs High productivity Less harmful to the environment due to reduced use of

liquids.


Installation

Installing the Unit................................................... 2-3

Connecting the Unit ............................................. 2-4

Loading the Software ............................................ 2-10

Loading a new Software Version (Update) ........... 2-11


installation 2

Installing the Unit The Herkules PRO may only be installed by authorized service personnel. The ambient conditions are to be observed when doing this. The floor at the place of installation must be even and firm. If the unit is operated with an automatic film processor, the Herkules PRO must be fastened to the floor so that the transport channel is always in the correct position. Take care that the unit is installed at a sufficient distance from the walls and other objects so that adequate ventilation can be ensured. Minimum distance from the wall: 30 cm The unit should not be installed near air conditioning equipment and is to be protected from humidity and direct sunlight. The initial installation is performed by service personnel. This service includes lifting the unit off the pallet and removing the transport safeguards.


2 Installation

Connection diagram

Connecting the Unit The connection cables must be connected as displayed in the diagram.

Caution: Connect the cables with the power off. Do not connect the power cable of the front-end, the RIPs, the Herkules PRO or the online automatic film processor, if one is required, until the connection cable has been connected.

All of the terminals are located at the rear of the unit (if viewed from the operating and display field). The rear panel has to be removed to connect the connection cable.

Only use shielded cables in keeping with the radio interference suppression regulations.


Installation 2

SPEEDWAY interface The SPEEDWAY interface is used for the transfer of bitmap/screen data from the RIP to the Herkules PRO and for the exchange of control information between the Herkules and the RIP. The Herkules PRO is connected to the RIP by means of a SPEEDWAY connection cable with a 9-pin connector.

The Herkules PRO has two Speedway interfaces for the connection of 2 RIPs: 2 RIP 50 or 2 RIP 60 or 1 RIP 50 and 1 RIP 60.


2 Installation

EXT. TK (XA7) The EXT. TK connection (external transport channel) is used for the exchange of control information between the external transport channel and the Herkules PRO. The EXT. TK connection (connector XA7) is located at the rear of the unit. The Herkules PRO is connected to the external transport channel by means of a connection cable with a 15-pin connector.


Installation 2

Power connection The unit is connected to the power supply by means of the power cable included in the delivery which has a three-pin connecting device. This cable is designed for connection to 230 V alternating voltage. The national regulations are to be observed when connecting the unit using power cables which were not provided by Linotype-Hell or when adjusting connectors. The unit may only be operated if a grounded conductor is connected. The power cables used in the USA and Canada must correspond to at least type SJT. The power connection and the fuses are situated at the rear of the unit.

Attention: The unit is set to 230 VAC, 115 VAC or 100 V AC in the factory. This is indicated by a label beside the unit socket. The unit can be switched over to a different voltage (refer to page 8-3 in Technical Data) by service personnel. A corresponding label (order no. 04258703) with the set voltage must then applied over the one applied in the factory.


2 Installation

Unit connectors and sockets must be easily accessible. This is important as, in the event of danger, the unit is completely disconnected from the power by pulling out the connector.

Attention: The power connection remains single-pole when the unit is switched off. For this reason, always pull out the power connector to disconnect the power supply! Notes on the power connection cable: Taking national requirements into consideration, a cable from the table below is to be selected when connecting 100 V - 127 V alternating voltage.


Installation 2

Taking national requirements into consideration, a cable from the table below is to be selected when connecting 200 V - 240 V alternating voltage.


2 Installation

Loading the Software The software for the Herkules PRO is on a 3 1/2 inch diskette. This diskette has to be inserted into the disk drive before the Herkules PRO is switched on:

1. Remove the rear panel of the Herkules PRO. 2. Insert the disk into the drive.

3. Insert the rear panel of the Herkules PRO again. 4. Switch on the Herkules PRO (please refer to page 4-3,

Switching on the Unit section). Please observe the manufacturer's instructions when handling the diskette. The following points are particularly important: Do not place any heavy objects on the diskette. Protect the diskette from magnetic influences. Do not touch magnetic surfaces.


Installation 2

Loading a new Software Version (Update)

When a new software version (update) is being loaded, a certain operational sequence has to be adhered to so that the parameters set for the respective imagesetter can also be loaded:

The diskette with the software version current up to now 1 | is loaded (system diskette).

1. Switch on the Herkules PRO (please refer to page 4-3, section Switching on the Unit).

2. Press the "Imagesetter test tools" key in the main menu.

3. Press the "Software version Herkules" key in the "Imagesetter test tools" menu.

4. Press the "From the diskette" key in the "Software version Herkules" menu. The parameters set for the image-setter are now written to the device memory.

5. Switch off the Herkules PRO after this procedure is completed (refer to page 4-6, section Switching off the Unit).

6. Remove the rear panel of the Herkules PRO. 7. Take the system diskette out of the drive. 8. Insert the diskette with the new software version. 9. Insert the rear panel of the Herkules PRO again.


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10. Switch on the Herkules PRO (refer to page 4-3, section Switching on the Unit).


12. Press the "Software version Herkules" key in the "Image-

setter test tools" menu.

13. Press the "To the diskette" key in the "Software

version Herkules" menu. The parameters set for the imagesetter

are now written from the memory to the diskette and this

now becomes the new system diskette. 14. Press the "Warm start" key in the switch off menu

after this procedure has been completed. This completely loads the new software version and the Herkules PRO is ready for operation again.



On/Off Switch ......................................................... 3-3

Barcode Reader (in the Herkules/Advantage only) ..................................... 3-4

Operating and Display Field ................................. 3-5 Folder Symbols ..................................................... 3-6 Key Symbols............................................................ 3-18 Imagesetter Statuses ............................................. 3-23 Material Length in the Supply and Take-Up Cassettes .............................................................. 3-26 Loading Statuses in the Imagesetter ...................... 3-28 Customer-Specific Parameters ............................... 3-30 Photographic Material Data .................................... 3-30 Date and Time ....................................................... 3-30 Imagesetter Parameters ___ .................................. 3-31

Overview of Key Layout



On/Off Switch The Herkules PRO is switched on or off with the On/Off switch. This switch is located at the right-hand side of the unit.

The On/Off switch does not disconnect the Herkules PRO from the power supply.


3 Operating and Display Elements

Barcode Reader (in the Herkules/Advantage only)

The barcode reader is located under the supply cassette cover.

This barcode reader records the properties of the photographic material (name, width, thickness, length, etc.) of 2 barcodes from the packaging of the photographic material and saves the data in the Herkules PRO. These material properties, the size of the exposed page and the ratio of exposed area to unexposed area form the basis for controlling the amount of replenisher in the film processor.


Operating and Display Elements 3

Display field

Operating field

Operating and Display Field The display field is used for the graphic display of key

and folder symbols as well as imagesetter statuses. It also displays imagesetter parameters, the date and time, type and width of material etc. alphanumerically.

The operating field is used to control the imagesetter. The relevant key layout is graphically displayed in the display field. This graphic display has been selected in such a way that the key and folder symbols are directly related to the respective function.

Only those keys which trigger an important function in the current imagesetter status can be used. If, for example, photographic material has not been loaded, then a cut process cannot be triggered via a key.



Folder Symbols You can jump to a new menu with a new key layout by pressing a key which has been allocated a folder symbol. In order that the user can see which menu is displayed or which symbol was allocated to the key last pressed, the appropriate folder symbol is displayed at the top left of the display field, e.g. the display which appears after the key with the "Handling material" folder symbol has been pressed.



Main Menu The main menu appears after the unit has been switched on and when the software has been loaded. The key lay-out is as follows:

Switch-off Menu The "Switch off menu" appears if the key with this folder symbol is pressed.

Functions: Switching off the imagesetter. Cold/warm start of the imagesetter. Terminating a function for error correction. The key layout is as follows:



Help/Signal Tone Off

The "Help" menu appears and, if necessary, the signal tone is switched off if the key with this folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Explanation of the current display in text form.

The key layout is as follows:

General Imagesetter Parameter Set-up The "Imagesetter parameter set-up" menu appears if the key with this folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Display of the imagesetter parameters. The key layout is as follows:



Sort and Search Parameters The "Sort and search parameters" menu appears when the "One level down" key is pressed.

Function: Sorts parameters numerically, alphanumerically or according to the default sorting and searches parameters.

Info on Parameters Activated. The "Info on parameters activated" menu appears when the key with this folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Display of additional information on activated parameters.




Parameter Lines (Display Field) The "Parameter lines" menu appears when the key with this folder symbol is pressed. The key layout is as follows:

Edit Parameters 1 The "Edit parameters" menu appears when one of the keys with these folder symbols is pressed.

Function: Changing the imagesetter parameters.




Edit Parameters 2 The key layout of the "Edit parameters" menu changes if the "Edit parameter" key is pressed. This menu appears when the "Search parameters" key is pressed in the "Search and sort parameters" menu.

1. If a numeric value is to be edited:

Instead of the "Numerals 0 - 9" key, the following keys can be displayed: "Minus" for negative numbers and

"Point" for floating decimal points. 2. If an alphanumeric number is to be edited:



or:

Transfer and Edit Parameters The "Transfer and edit parameter" menu appears when the key with this folder symbol is pressed.



Imagesetter Test Tools The "Imagesetter test tools" menu appears when the key with this folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Calling up additional menus for test purposes and for setting and displaying the software version. The key layout is as follows:

Herkules Software Version The "Herkules software version" menu appears when the key with this folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Display of information on the current software version as well as storage of imagesetter-specific data in the memory or on diskette. The key layout is as follows:



Test (1) The "Test (1)" menu appears when the key with this folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Positioning of the optical carriage and canceling of the RIP-recorder connection if the corresponding RIP is not functioning properly.


Test 2 The "Test (2)" menu appears when the key with this folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Terminating exposure, setting the material length counter as well as resetting the exposure counter and the cycle counter.




Date, Time, Measurement Unit The "Date, time, measurement unit" menu appears when the key with this folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Setting the date and lime, selecting the measurement unit of the material length in the supply and take-up cassettes and setting the counters for the material length in the supply cassette. The key layout is as follows:

Material-Specific Imagesetter Parameter Set-up The "Material-specific imagesetter parameter set-up" menu appears when the key with this folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Allocation of the photographic material data of the inserted supply cassette. The key layout is as follows:



Transfer Barcode (with HerkulesPRO/Advantage only) The "Transfer barcode" menu appears when the key with this folder symbol is pressed. Function: Unchanged transfer of the material properties in the case of failure of the barcode reader.

Setting the Material Parameters to Standard The menu "Set material parameter to standard" appears when the key with this folder symbol is pressed. Function: To write the serial number of the supply cassette to the touch memory and to set the material parameter to standard (to initialize the touch memory). This key is only operable when a supply cassette has been inserted and the photographic material has not been loaded into the exposure mold. The key layout is as follows:



Set Film Processor Parameters (with HerkulesPRO/Advantage only) The "Set film processor parameters" menu appears when the key with this folder symbol is pressed. Function: Setting film processor parameters after replacing the filters and liquid containers.


Handling Material The "Handling material" menu appears when the key with this folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Triggering of the operational functions of the imagesetter, e.g. loading, unloading, feeding and cutting of photographic material. The key layout is as follows:

In this menu, only those keys which have an important function in the current Herkules PRO status can be operated.



Key Symbols

Spare Key A key with this symbol has no function in the current imagesetter status. Switch Off If this key is pressed, a switch-off process is initiated, i.e. currently active functions are terminated and the software is returned to a defined switch off status. Warm Start The imagesetter program is reset to the program start i.e. a currently active function is terminated. Cold Start The imagesetter program is terminated and is then restarted from the disk drive. Error Correction The function in which an error occurs is terminated. The error must be manually eliminated before this function can be initiated again. Back One Menu Return to previous menu from current menu. By holding this key pressed down, the user can jump back menus until the main menu is reached. Cut When this key is pressed, the photographic material is cut and transported into the take-up cassette. Material Feed When this key is pressed, the photographic material is fed the length of an exposure mold (558 mm). Load Material When this key is pressed, the imagesetter is loaded with photographic material. In the process, the photographic material is transported out of the supply cassette into the exposure mold.



Unload Material When this key is pressed, the imagesetter is unloaded. Here, the unexposed photographic material is transported out of the exposure mold back into the supply cassette. Previous Page The currently displayed page is left and the previous page appears, e.g. in the help function or when the imagesetter parameters are being displayed. Next Page The currently displayed page is left and the next page appears, e.g. in the help function or when the imagesetter parameters are being displayed.

One line Down The text in the display field is moved down one line.

One Line Up The text in the display field is moved up one line.

Next Parameter Line Selection of the parameter line for the entry of a customer-specific parameter in the direction of 6 - 1. Previous Parameter Line Selection of the parameter line for the entry of a customer-specific parameter in the direction of 1 - 6. Save Parameter Line The customer-specific parameter is entered in the selected line. Delete Parameter Line The customer-specific parameter is deleted in the selected line. Level Change From the "General imagesetter parameter set-up" function, these keys are used to switch to the "Sort and search parameters" menu and to return.



Sort ParametersThe setting for sorting parameters can be numerical, alphanumerical or a default. Next Parameter Set The next parameter set is displayed in the display field. Altogether there are 5 parameter sets.

Next Parameter The next parameter is displayed.

Previous Parameter The previous parameter is displayed.

Parameter +1 The current parameter value is increased by one increment. If the key is held pressed down, the incrementing process becomes faster and faster. Parameter -1 The current parameter value is decreased by one increment. If the key is held pressed down, the decrementing process becomes faster and faster. Write File to Diskette The material-specific data from the touch memory ("con-fig.mat file") are written to the diskette. Save Serial Number The serial number of the unit is written to the touch memory of the supply cassette. Set Material Data to Standard Serial number of the unit is written to the touch memory of the supply cassette and the material parameter is set to standard. Next Help Level Pressing this key brings you to the next help level in which detailed information is displayed.



Transfer Old Parameter The parameter in the OLD line is transferred to the NEW line. Enter/Overwrite The write mode is switched over from enter to overwrite or the reverse way. Save Parameter The currently displayed parameter value is saved to the parameter set. Delete Character This key is used to delete characters in the "Edit parameter" function.

Edit Character These keys arc used to edit parameters in the "Edit parameters" function.

Character to the Right, Character to the Left Character Up, Character Down These keys are used to select alphanumeric parameters in the "Edit parameter" function.

Horizontal, Vertical In the "Edit parameters" function, these keys are used to change the direction of the cursor. Transfer Character This key is used to transfer characters into the "New" field in the "Edit parameters" function. Optical Carriage Forwards or Backwards By pressing one of these keys once, the optical carriage moves forwards or backwards. By pressing one of these



keys a second time, the optical carriage slops. These functions are required if the exposure mold has to be cleaned. Copy Data Records to Diskette All Herkules PRO data records are copied to a diskette. This function is used whenever data records must be sent to the service personnel for problem analysis. Cancel RIP-Herkules PRO Connection The logical connections of both RIPs to the Herkules PRO are interrupted. From the Diskette The image setter-specific data are loaded from the diskette to the memory. This is required when the software is being updated. To the Diskette The imagesetter-specific data are loaded from the device memory. This is required when the software is being updated.

Terminate Exposure An exposure currently in process is terminated.

Set the Material Length Counter The counter for the length of material in the supply cassette is set to 100%.

Reset the Exposure Counter The exposure counter is reset to 0.

Reset Cycle Counter The cycle counter is set to 0. The cycle counter counts the number of galleys which have been cut off.



Imagesetter Statuses

General Status Symbol The display of the imagesetter status is based on this symbol: The area between the frames is used as a progress

indicator for the function e.g.:

The imagesetter statuses are displayed by additional symbols in the area in the inner frame. "Load Program" Status The imagesetter has been switched on and the program is loaded.

"Standby" Status The program has been loaded. The photographic material has not been loaded.



"Ready" Status The imagesetter is ready for exposure: The program has been loaded. The photographic material has been loaded.

"Exposure Preparation" Status The imagesetter is preparing the exposure. The symbol depicts a camera viewed from above. "Exposure" Status The imagesetter is exposing the photographic material. The symbol depicts a camera viewed from the front with an open aperture. "Exposure has been stopped" Status The exposure of the photographic material has been stopped. The symbol depicts a camera viewed from the front with a closed aperture. "Exposure is being terminated" Status The imagesetter has almost completed the exposure. The symbol depicts a camera viewed from the front disappearing into a bag. "Error Status". An error has occurred in the imagesetter. The symbol flashes (positive/negative display).

"Photographic Material Jamming" Status Photographic material jamming has occurred in the imagesetter. Certain operational steps are necessary in order to eliminate this photographic material jamming (refer to page 0-28, section Eliminating Photographic Material Jamming in the Imagesetter). "Cut Status" This status is displayed if cutting was triggered using the key.



"Photographic Material Feed" Status This status is displayed if the photographic material feed was triggered by means of the key. The symbol depicts the take-up cassette into which photographic material is being transported (in the direction of the arrow). "Unload Photographic Material" Status This status is displayed if an unloading process of the photographic material was triggered by means of the key. The symbol depicts the supply cassette back into which photographic material is being transported (in the direction of the arrow). "Load Material" Status This status is displayed if a material loading process was triggered by means of the key. The symbol depicts the supply cassette out of which photographic material is being transported (in the direction of the arrow).



Material Length in the Supply and Take-Up Cassettes

Supply Cassette Symbol This symbol represents the supply cassette: The material length in the supply cassette is displayed

in the area in the inner frame. The display can be changed over to %, millimeters, meters, inches or feet (refer to page 7-18, Set Date, Time, Measurement Unit and Material Length Counter).

The area between the frames is also used to display material length - in graphic form however, e.g.:



Take-Up Cassette This symbol represents the take-up cassette: The material length in the take-up cassette is displayed

in the area in the inner frame. The display can be changed over to %, millimeters, meters, inches or feet. {refer to page 7-18, Set Display of Date, Time, Mea-surement Unit and Material Length Counter).

The area between the frames is also used to display the material length - in graphic form however, e.g..



Loading Statuses in the Imagesetter

General Loading Symbol This symbol depicts the imagesetter feed-in and output areas, each with two rollers. The bar between the rollers represents the area which may be exposed. Load Photographic Material The complete loading process is represented by 15 symbols. These differ in their depiction of the photographic material between the rollers as it is moved to the right. 3 symbols are shown here as an example:

The loading process begins.

Half of the photographic material is loaded.

All of the photographic material is loaded.

Cutting the Photographic Material The cut process and the transport of photographic material following this is represents by 4 symbols: Cut photographic material

Transport of photographic material into the take-up cassette (2 symbols).

Return transport of the remaining photographic material.



Transport of Photographic Material into the Take-up Cassette The 4 symbols indicate the transport of the photographic material out of the "Load Photographic Material" status into "Photographic Material in the Take-up Cassette" status.

Photographic Material Jam in the Imagesetter In addition to other symbols, this symbol indicates photographic material jamming in the imagesetter. A certain operational sequence has to be adhered to in the case of photographic material jamming, (please refer to page 5-28, section Eliminating Photographic Material Jamming in the Imagesetter).



Customer-Specific Parameters

Up to 6 customer-specific recorder parameters are displayed in this part of the display field. The operator is free to choose which parameters are to be displayed (please refer to page 7-12, section List of Customer-specific Imagesetter Parameters).

Photographic Material Data

The operator may give the photographic material used a name. The same name is used and displayed in all the system components (front-end, RIP, imagesetter).The

photographic material data is input at the front end.

Date and Time

The date and time are constantly displayed in the operating and display field. The constantly changing seconds display indicates that the imagesetter is ready for operation.



Imagesetter Parameters

The imagesetter parameters are divided into 5 data sets. The name of the data set and a maximum of five accompanying parameters are always displayed in the display field. The name of the data set appears in the field at the top

right. The parameter which can currently be changed is the

the middle one of the five parameters listed and appears in reverse video.

Parameters which can not be changed are displayed in gray.

FID = Data set (file) identification

PID = Parameter identification number

WORK = Current parameter value

NAME = Name of the parameter


Overview of Key

Starting the System

Switching on the Unit ............................................ 4-3

Switching off the Unit ............................................ 4-6


Starting the System 4

Switching on the Unit

You may only switch the unit on again two minutes after you have switched it off. Switch the Herkules PRO On/Off switch to I.

The display field shows that the unit has been switched

on:


4 Starting the System

The following refers to the figure on the previous page: - The status symbol displays the loading status of the

software. - Only the left key is operable (transfer to switch-off

menu). - The supply and take-up cassettes have not been

inserted. - Neither the customer-specific recorder parameters

nor the photographic material data are displayed. - The date and time are displayed.

If no photographic material has been loaded, the standby status is displayed in the display field after the software has been loaded:

- The keys are allocated the standard folder symbols and can be operated.



- The customer-specific imagesetter parameters are displayed

- The date and time are displayed. - An empty take-up cassette is inserted. The photographic material must now be loaded, (refer to page 5-16, section Loading Photographic Material).

If photographic material has been loaded and a take-up cassette inserted, then the ready status is displayed in the display field after the software has been loaded:

- The keys are allocated the standard folder symbols and can be operated.

- The customer-specific recorder parameters are displayed

- The photographic material data is displayed - The date and time are displayed.


4 Starting the System

- A supply and take-up cassette have been inserted and the photographic material is loaded.

Switching off the Unit

Call up the switch-off menu by pressing the key with the "Switch-off menu" symbol:



The switching-off process is initiated by pressing the key with the "Switch-off" symbol. By means of this, photographic material can be unloaded, if required. This can cause the actual switching-off process to be somewhat delayed.

If the following message appears in the display window, switch the Herkules PRO On/Off switch to 0.


Operation

Notes on the Photographic Material and the Supply Cassette..................................................... 5-3

Loading the Photographic Material (Darkroom Packaging)........................................... 5-4

Loading the Photographic Material

(Daylight Packaging) ............................................. 5-7

Inserting the Supply Cassette ............................. 5-9

Inserting the Take-up Cassette ............................ 5-11

Removing the Take-up Cassette........................... 5-13 Notes on Emptying the Take-up Cassette................ 5-14

Handling Material................................................... 5-15 Loading Photographic Material ............................... 5-16 Manual Photographic Material Feed ........................ 5-19 Cutting the Photographic Material ........................... 5-21 Unloading Photographic Material ........................... 5-23

Trouble Shooting ................................................... 5-27 Eliminating Photographic Material Jamming in the Imagesetter ................................................... 5-28 Canceling the RIP-Herkules PRO Connection ........ 5-31


Operation 5

Notes on the Photographic Material and the Supply Cassette

The supply cassette can hold up to 60 m of photographic material (depending on the thickness of the photographic material). Photographic material in either darkroom or daylight packing can be used. An unused supply cassette filled with photographic material must be protected from strong light: Using the lower gear wheel on the supply cassette, re

wind the photographic material behind the curtain of the material exit slot. For this, the supply cassette must be on an even surface so that the gear wheel is free to be moved.

Put the supply cassette into a cabinet and close the cabinet in order to avoid pre-exposure.


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Loading Photographic Material (Dark-room Packaging)

1. Place the supply cassette on the table with the material exit facing you. Loosen both knurled screws and tilt up the lid of the cassette.

2. Take the shaft out of the supply cassette and remove the clasp nut by turning it to the right.


Operation 5

3. If the head punch or foot punch has been installed, the lateral disk of the material shaft must be adjusted to the desired photographic material width so that the photographic material is aligned accordingly with the punch (centered alignment also in the case of the Herkules M). To do this, loosen the knurled screws on the lateral disk, push it into the desired width and screw the knurled screws back on tightly. Note: The next steps take place in a darkened room or in darkroom lighting as per manufacturer's instructions. 4. Unpack the photographic material in the darkroom.

5. Slide the roll of film onto the shaft and push it up against the lateral disk.

Note: Push the photographic material against the lateral disk with the utmost care (lateral guide) as otherwise repeating accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

6. Push the clasp nut up against the roll of film and screw lightly against its retaining rings (ATTENTION: Left-hand thread). The retaining ring of the photographic material must correspond to the drawing (please see photographic material specification 2081.1102100.0).


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7. Insert the shaft with the roll of film into the supply cassette. Place the film in the compartment so that it protrudes a few centimeters out of the supply cassette.

8. Close the lid of the cassette and screw the knurled screws

tightly. 9. Using the lower gear wheel on the cassette, rewind the

film back into the cassette until it can just about be seen in the material exit slot. For this, the supply cassette must be on a flat surface so that the gear wheel is free to move.


Operation 5

Loading the Photographic Material (Daylight Packaging)

This material is loaded as described in the Loading Photographic Material (Darkroom Packaging) (steps 1 to 8) section.

Note: With this type of film it is not necessary to darken the room. The following steps are necessary in addition to the above:

1. Pull the leader (protective foil) out of the material exit slot until the start of the film is visible. Remove the leader (protective foil) from the beginning of the photographic material.

2. Remove any remaining adhesive material from the photographic material.


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3. Using the lower gear wheel on the supply cassette, rewind the film back into the cassette until it can just about be seen in the material exit.


Operation 5

Inserting the Supply Cassette

1. Open the cover of the supply cassette compartment.

2. Take the supply cassette by the handles and insert it into the Herkules PRO with the material exit slot pointing down.


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After photographic material for the Herkules PRO/ Advantage has been inserted, you must record the material properties with the barcode reader (refer to the User documentation HerkulesPRO/Advantage - User's Guide).

3. Close the cover of the cassette compartment again.


Operation 5

Inserting the Take-up Cassette 1. Open the cover of the take-up cassette compartment.

2. Grasp the take-up cassette by the handles and insert it into the take-up cassette compartment.


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3. Close the cover of the take-up cassette compartment.


Operation 5

Removing the Take-up Cassette

If there is photographic material in the take-up cassette, a cut process has to be triggered before the material is removed.

1. Open the cover of the take-up cassette compartment.

2. Grasp the take-up cassette by the handles and draw it out of the take-up cassette compartment.


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3. Close the cover of the take-up cassette compartment.

Notes on Emptying the Take-up Cassette

When photographic material galleys are quickly extracted by hand, powerful electrostatic charges are produced in the photographic material and take-up cassette, especially when air humidity values are low. The results of this are visible flashes on the photographic material and powerful electric shocks if the take-up cassette is touched after the photographic material has been removed. For this reason, the automatic online processor must have a cassette compartment whose pull-out rails are grounded (grounding springs as are in the Herkules PRO which bridge the alluminite area). The lever at the side of the take-up cassette must be pushed in the direction of the gear wheel so that the photographic material can easily be extracted from the take-up cassette (in the darkroom). This opens the cassette outlet.


Operation 5

Handling Material

Overview: The "Handling material" menu is used when loading, unloading, feeding and cutting material.

This menu is called up from the main menu by pressing the "Handling material" key.

In the "Handling material" menu, the individual functions are triggered by pressing the appropriate key:

Load Photographic Material

Unload Photographic Material

Manual Feed of Photographic Material

Cut Photographic Material

The following chapters contain detailed descriptions of this handling of material.


5 Operation

Loading Photographic Material

Prerequisites: A supply cassette with photographic material has been

inserted. An empty cassette has been inserted. The standby status is displayed in the operating and

display field:

1. Press the key which is allocated the "Handling material" folder symbol.


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The "Handling material" menu is displayed:

2. Press the key with the "Load material" key symbol in this menu. The following functions are triggered in the imagesetter as a result: The optical system scans both the position and width

of the photographic material as well as the storage cell of the supply cassette. The photographic material data are displayed in the display field.

The photographic material is transported to the expo sure mold and fixed in place by means of a partial vacuum um.


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3. The following is displayed in the display field after the loading process has been completed:

The photographic material data and the customer specific parameters above are only possible examples.


Operation 5

Manual Photographic Material Feed

A preset photographic material feed is triggered using this function. The feed length corresponds to the width of the exposure mold (558 mm).

Prerequisite: The imagesetter status is "Ready".



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2. Press the key with the "Material feed" key symbol in this menu. The following functions are triggered as a result: The photographic material is transported into the

take-up cassette. The material length in the supply cassette (-) and in the take-up cassette (+) changes in the display field.


Operation 5

Cutting the Photographic Material

A cut process is triggered using this function, if: there is exposed photographic material in the expo

sure mold. a manual feed of photographic material was previously

triggered. Prerequisite: The imagesetter status is "Ready".



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2. Press the key with the "Cut" key symbol in this menu.

The following functions are triggered in the imagesetter as a result: A photographic material feed is performed which

transports the exposed photographic material into the take-up cassette. If the exposed photographic material is shorter than the minimum feed, the transport of photographic material is increased to the minimum feed.

The photographic material is cut following this. The take-up cassette must now be taken out of the unit, (please refer to page 5-13, Removing the Take-up Cassette section) as only one cut photographic material galley may ever be present in the take-up cassette.


Operation 5

Unloading Photographic Material

By means of this function, the unexposed photographic material is transported back into the supply cassette from the exposure mold so that, for example, a supply cassette with different photographic material can be inserted.

Prerequisite: The imagesetter status is "Ready"



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2. Press the key with the "Unload material" key symbol in

this menu. This starts the following functions in the imagesetter: The exposed photographic material is cut off and transported into the take-up cassette.

The unexposed photographic material is transported back into the supply cassette.

The following menu appears in the display field:

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3. Open the cover of the supply cassette compartment.


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4 Take the supply cassette by the handles and lift it out of the Herkules PRO.


Operation 5

Trouble Shooting Errors occurring in the Herkules PRO are graphically displayed in various forms depending on the type of error: This status symbol indicates that photographic material

jamming has occurred in the Herkules PRO. Certain steps have to be performed in order to elimi-nate this photographic material jamming (please refer to page 5-28, Eliminating Photographic Material Jamming in the Imagesetter section).

All other errors can be recognized by the "Error" status symbol. Proceed as follows if these types of errors occur: - Press the key with the "Help" symbol.

The following help information is displayed in the display field: Error number, Description of the error, Error remedy.

- Eliminate the error as described in the remedy. - Call up the switch-off menu.

- Press the "Eliminate error" key in the switch-off menu. This action returns the Herkules PRO to an initial status and the function which was interrupted by the error can be repeated.


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Eliminating Photographic Material Jamming in the Imagesetter

Jamming can occur with all functions which trigger movement of the photographic material: Exposing a job Loading and unloading photographic material using

the key

Cutting photographic material using the key Photographic material feed using the key The following display appears in the display field if photographic material jamming occurs:

The status symbol display changes from positive to negative.


Operation 5

The loading status symbol flashes. Proceed as follows in order to avoid damages to the Herkules PRO when eliminating photographic material jamming:

1. Remove the hood of the Herkules PRO. Opening the hood opens the safety loop. This in turn blocks the laser beam and the optical carriage feed.

2. If there is uncut photographic material in the take-up cassette, this must be cut off by turning the handwheel on the cutting device. The cutter must be turned once over the entire width as far as the stop.

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3. If necessary, develop the photographic material which is in the take-up cassette.

4. Open the cover of the supply cassette. 5. Take the supply cassette by the handles and lift it out of

the Herkules PRO. Any photographic material which is in the exposure mold is thus drawn out of the unit.

6. Cut the photographic material which is hanging out of the supply cassette evenly with a scissors.

7. Insert the supply and take-up cassettes again and close the cover.

8. Put the hood of the Herkules PRO back on. 9. Call up the switch off menu.

10. Press the "Error correction" key in the switch-off menu. As a result, the Herkules PRO is returned to an initial status and the function which was interrupted by the error can be repeated after the photographic material has been loaded.


Operation 5

Canceling the RIP-Herkules PRO Connection

If the transfer of data from one of the two RIPs to the Herkules PRO is not functioning properly and cannot be corrected by resetting the RIP, the RIP-Herkules PRO connection must be canceled:

1. Press the "Imagesetter Test tools" key in the main menu.

2 ols" . Press the "Test 1" key in the "Imagesetter Test to

menu. The following is displayed in the display field:

3. Press the "Reset RIP-Herkules PRO connection" key. The current RIP-Herkules PRO connection is canceled. The Herkules PRO is then able to receive data from one of the two RIPs.


Service and Maintenance

General Information ............................................. 6-3

Cleaning the Unit ................................................... 6-4

Cleaning the Outlet Drum and the Guiding Rollers

of the Herkules PRO .............................................. 6-5

Cleaning the Exposure Mold ............................... 6-6

Cleaning the Transport Drum in the Supply Cassette..................................................... 6-9

Cleaning the Rubber Rings on the Spool in the Take-up Cassette ................................................... 6-10

Eliminating Photographic Material Jamming in the Take-up Cassette......................................... 6-11

Changing the Fuse ............................................... 6-12


Service and Maintenance 6

General Information The unit docs not contain any parts which require servicing by the operator. Attention: Unauthorized opening or improper repairs can lead to considerable danger for the operator. 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 doing this. Failure to observe the safety regulations may result in the loss of accident insurance!


6 Service and Maintenance

Cleaning the Unit The unit must be disconnected from the power supply by pulling out the connector 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 washing-up liquid and well wrung. Make sure that no liquid gets inside the unit and keep moisture away from the connection sockets at the rear of the unit. Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.



Cleaning the Outlet Drum and the Guiding Rollers of the Herkules PRO

Cleaning cycle: monthly. The above-mentioned parts of the unit have to be cleaned weekly if photographic material 0.18 mm thick is used.

1. Switch off the Herkules PRO and pull out the connector. 2. Remove the hood of the Herkules PRO. 3. Clean the outlet drum and the guiding rollers with a cloth

moistened with spirit (to remove the dust).



Cleaning the Exposure Mold The exposure mold must be cleaned as required. Use a vacuum cleaner with a plastic nozzle for this. A plastic nozzle is required in order to prevent the sensitive surface of the exposure mold from being damaged.

Prerequisites: The Herkules PRO has been switched on. There is no photographic material in the

Herkules PRO. The main menu is displayed in the operating and

display field. Operational procedure:

1. Press the "Imagesetter test tools" key in the main menu. The "Imagesetter test tools" menu is displayed.

2. Press the "Test (1) menu" key. The "Test (1) menu" is

displayed.

3. Press the "Optical carriage backwards" key. The optical carriage moves to the rearmost position so that the exposure mold is easily accessible.



4. Pull out the front panel towards you at the upper edge and lift it out of the guides beneath.

5. Loosen the four quick-fastening attachments of the cover sheet by turning them 90 .

6. Remove the cover sheet. Removing the cover sheet opens the safety loop. This in turn blocks the laser beam and the optical carriage feed.



The key-operated switch which is now visible may only be operated by service personnel and not by the operator. The safety loop is closed via the key-operated switch and the operator is thus exposed to the danger of laser beams or to the danger of being crushed by moving parts of the optical carriage.

7. Clean the exposure mold with a vacuum cleaner (plastic nozzle).

8. Put the cover sheet back on and fasten it with the four quick-fastening attachments.

9. Insert the front panel back into the guides beneath and push it towards the unit until it has engaged.

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Cleaning the Transport Drum in the Supply Cassette

Cleaning cycle: monthly The transport drum must be cleaned weekly if photographic material 0.18 mm thick is used. When working with a dust collecting drum (refer to Point 3 onwards), the cleaning takes place as required

1. Open the supply cassette by loosening the four knurled screws.

2. Clean the transport drum in the supply cassette with a

cloth dampened with spirit (to remove the dust).



If a dust collecting drum is mounted within in the supply cassette, it will have to be removed for cleaning:

3. Loosen the four Phillips screws of both support shells.

4. Remove the dust collecting drum from the supply cassette and clean it under running water.

5. Let the dust collecting drum air-dry. Never insert a dust collecting drum which is still moist!

6. To avoid a production loss during the drying process,

insert a second, clean and dry dust collecting drum (spare drum) into the supply cassette and tighten the support shells with the Phillips screws again.

7. Replace the just cleaned and dried dust collecting drum into the original packaging.

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Cleaning the Rubber Rings on the Spool in the Take-up Cassette

Cleaning cycle: monthly. The above parts have to be cleaned weekly if photographic material 0.18 mm thick is used.

1. Open the take-up cassette by loosening the knurled screws.

2. Clean the rubber rings on the spool with a cloth dampened with spirit (to remove the dust).

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Eliminating Photographic Material Jamming in the Take-up Cassette

The take-up cassette must be opened if the photographic material was incorrectly fed into the supply cassette or if it buckled there.

Note: The take-up cassette should be opened in the dark room without any light so that it is still possible to develop the photographic material if required.

1. Unscrew the four knurled screws and put the lid of the take-up cassette to one side.

2. Take the incorrectly fed material out of the take-up cassette.

3. Place the lid back on the take-up cassette and screw the four knurled screws back on tightly.

4. Insert the take-up cassette again (please refer to page 5-11, section Inserting the Take-up Cassette).

Photographic material jamming is most commonly caused by the insertion of a take-up cassette which has not been emptied. It must then be emptied as described here.

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Changing the Fuse The fuse is located beside the power connection at the rear of the unit.

Proceed as follows to change the fuse:

1. Switch off the Herkules PRO. 2. Pull out the connector.

3. Unscrew the fuse cap. 4. Change the fuse. Make sure that the fuse is of the same

type and that its value is the same (see the label over the fuse).

5. Screw the fuse cap back on again. 6. Connect the unit to the supply again and switch on the

unit.


Parameter Set-up

Editing the Imagesetter Parameters ..................... 7-3 Editing Parameters with Numeric Characters .......... 7-6 Editing Parameters with Alphanumeric Characters . 7-8 Transfer and Change Available Parameters ............ 7-10

Listing the Customer-specific

Parameters ............................................................ 7-12

Displaying the Software Version........................... 7-16

Setting the Date, Time, Measurement Unit and Material Length Counter ............................... 7-18


Parameter Set-up 7

Editing the Imagesetter Parameters

1. Press the "General imagesetter parameter set-up" key in the main menu.

The "Imagesetter parameter set-up" menu is displayed,

e.g.:

2. Press the "One level down" key.

3. On this level, you can sort the parameters numerically,

alphanumerically or according to the default setting and search them by means of the "Search" function or select them directly if necessary.

4. Select the desired parameter set by pressing the "Next parameter set" key.


7 Parameter Set-up.

5 parameter sets are available: Program data Action data Material data Static data Measure data

5. Press the "One level up" key.

6. If the parameter has not been selected directly by the "Search" function, select the parameter which is to be changed via the "One line down" or "One line up" keys. The selected parameter has a dark background.

7. Press the key with the "Info on parameters activated" folder symbol.

The "Info on parameters activated" menu is displayed:

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If the minimum and maximum values are displayed in reverse video, then only certain entries are permitted.

8. Press the key with the "Edit parameters 1" folder

symbol. The "Edit parameters" menu is displayed;

Two possibilities are offered for editing parameters: Edit parameter completely new.

To do this, press the key with the "Edit parameters 2" folder symbol. The key layout in the menu which appears depends on the setting whether the parameter is to be edited with numeric or alphanumeric characters.

Transfer and change available parameters. To do this, press the key with the "Transfer parameters" folder symbol.


7 Parameter Set-up

Editing Parameters with Numeric Characters

The "Edit parameters" menu is displayed:

1. Select the numeral group by pressing the key which

contains the numeral to be edited, e.g. the numeral group 1, 2,3,4.

2. Select the numeral to be edited by pressing the corresponding key, e.g. the numeral 2.


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3. Press the "Transfer character" key. The numeral 2 is transferred into the "NEW" field. All additional numerals of the parameter are entered in this way.

4. Press the "Back one menu" key.

5. Save the new parameter value.


7 Parameter Set-up

Editing Parameters with Alphanumeric Characters

The "Edit parameters" menu is displayed:

1. Position the cursor on the desired character using the "Character to the left, to the right, up and down" keys.

The direction is changed using the "Horizontal" and "Vertical" keys.

2. Via the "Transfer character" key, transfer the selected character to the "NEW" field.


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3. Repeat steps 1-4 until the complete parameter is in the "NEW" field.


5. Save the new parameter.


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Transfer and Change Available Parameters

The "Edit parameter" menu is displayed:

1. Press the "Transfer old parameter" key. The parameter

in the OLD field is transferred into the NEW field.

2. Position the cursor on the desired position using the

"Character to the left" and "Character to the right" keys.

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5. Press the key with the "Edit parameter 2" folder symbol. Then proceed following the description given in the Edit parameters with numeric characters or Edit parameters with alphanumeric characters sections.


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Listing the Customer-specific Parameters

Up to six parameters can be displayed as customer-specific parameters in the display window Prerequisites: The main menu is displayed in the operating and

display field

1 Press the key with the "General imagesetter parameter set-up" folder symbol


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The "Imagesetter parameter set-up" menu is displayed:

2. Press the "One level down" key.

3. On this level, you can sort the parameters numerically,

alphanumerically or according to the default setting and search them by means of the "Search" function or select them directly if necessary.

4. Select the desired parameter set by pressing the "Next parameter set" key.

5. Press the "One level up" key.


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6. If the parameter has not been selected directly by the "Search" function, use the "One line down" and/or "One line up" keys to select the parameter which is to be dis-played as the customer-specific parameter in the display field. The parameter selected is the one with the dark background.

7. Press the key with the "Info on parameters activated" folder symbol.

The "Info on parameters activated" menu appears: The parameter data can be checked in this display.

8.

Press the "Parameter lines" key.


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The "Parameter lines" menu appears:

9 By means of the "Previous parameter line" or "Next

parameter line" keys, select the line (1 - 6) into which the parameter is to be entered. The line selected is marked with a thicker line.

10. Enter the parameter in the selected line via the "Save parameter line" key.

11. This entry can be canceled by pressing the "Delete

parameter line" key.


7 Parameter Set-up

Displaying the Software Version Proceed as follows in order to determine the current software version of the Herkules PRO:


The "Imagesetter test tools" menu is displayed:

2. Press the "Software version" key.

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The software version of the Herkules PRO is displayed:

X.xx = Versiondd = Day yyyy = Year hh = Hour mm = Minute ss = Second Herkules PRO - Operation 7-17

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Setting the Date, Time, Measurement Unit and Material Length Counter

The following settings are possible: Date and time The order in which the dale is displayed

- DMY - YMD - MDY

D = Day, M = Month, Y = Year Measurement units for the material length in the sup

ply and take-up cassettes: - Centimeters (cm) - Meters (m) - Percent (%) - Inch (In) - Feel (ft) The material length is determined and displayed in two ways: - By means of a mechanism in the supply cassette with

an accuracy rate of 10%. The material length is automatically determined. The material length is displayed on a dark background.

- By means of an exact measurement of its length during photographic material feed. The material length must be entered by the operator, e.g. when a new roll of photographic material is inserted. The material length is not displayed on a dark background.


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Material length counter in the supply cassette.

Proceed as follows in order to set the date, time, measurement unit and material length counter:


The "Imagesetter test tools" menu is displayed:

2. Press the "Date, Time, Measurement unit" key.


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The "Date, time, measurement unit" menu is displayed:

3. Jump to the field to be changed by pressing the "Next parameter" key. If the field for setting the material length counter in the supply cassette is jumped to, four arrows appear under the symbol for the cassette. The arrows are activated in turn by pressing these keys again. Each numeral which the activated arrow is pointing to can be set.

4. Set the desired value via the "Parameter+1" and "Parameter-1" keys.

5. Press the "Save parameter" key after the desired entries

have been made. The time, date, measurement unit and material length are displayed in the display field in the way they were set here.


Technical Data

Technical Data ....................................................... 8-3

Notes on the Disposal of the Unit ........................ 8-7

Standards ............................................................... 8-8 Laser Standards and Regulations............................ 8-8 Labels on the Laser ................................................. 8-8 Electrical Safety....................................................... 8-8 Mechanical Safety ................................................... 8-9 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ...................... 8-9 Interference Emission (Radiated Interference and Interference Voltage)................................................ 8-9 Interference Immunity .............................................. 8-9 Radio Interference Notice ........................................ 8-10 Notes for Users in the US ........................................ 8-10 Notes for Users in Canada ...................................... 8-10

General Safety......................................................... 8-11

Certifications and Applications............................ 8-11

Harmful Substances.............................................. 8-11

CE-Declaration of Conformity

Label Overview


Technical Data 8

Technical Data

Dimensions Width 760 mm Depth . 1510 mm Height: 930 mm

Weight approx. 500 kg

Voltage 1N PE AC to 100 V, 115 V, or 230 V set in factory. Other settings to 100 V, 120 V, 127 V, 220 V, 240 V are possible at installation.

Frequency 47 to 63 Hz

Power Consumption approx. 1 KW

Ambient Conditions (Operation) Temperature + 18 C to + 28 C Air pressure : 700 to 1060 mbar Relative humidity : 50 % to 80 % non-condensing

Ambient Conditions (Transport) Temperature - 20 C to + 50 C Air pressure : 250 to 1060 mbar Relative humidity : 10 % to 80 % non-condensing

Noise Emission < 55 dB (A), value depends on operator's location

Photographic Material Lengths In the supply cassette: max. 60 m. In the take-up cassette: 0.3 m to 20 m in one piece.


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To the online automatic film processor: single pages 0.3 m to 0.8 m.

Thickness of Photographic Material Film and offset plate : 0.11 mm - 0.18 mm Photographic paper : 0.1 mm - 0.15 mm Exposure Format In the case of photographic material which is laterally aligned in the supply cassette:

Photographic Material Width

[mm/inch] Feed Direction [mm] Without Side Punch

(Page Height) inch] With Side Punch

Scanning Line Direction (Page Width) [mm/inch]

280/11.02 270/10.63 253/9.96 558/21.65 310/12.20 300/11.81 283/11.14 558/21.65 340/13.39 330/12.99 313/12.32 558/21.65 370/14.57 360/14.17 343/13.50 558/21.65 400/15.75 390/15.35 373/14.69 558/21.65 430/16.93 420/16.54 403/15.87 558/21.65 460/18.11 450/17.72 433/17.05 558/21.65 490/19.29 480/18.90 463/18.23 558/21.65 520/20.47 510/20.08 493/19.41 558/21.65 550/21.65 540/21.26 523/20.59 558/21.65 580/22.83 570/22.44 553/21.77 558/21.65 610/24.02 600/23.62 583/22.95 558/21.65 620/24.41* 610/24,02 593/23.35 558/21.65 640/25.20* 630/24.80 613/24.13 558/21.65 670/26.38* 660/25.98 643/25.31 558/21.65 700/27.56* 690/27.17 673/26.49 558/21.65 730/28.74* 720/28.35 703/27.68 558/21.65 762/30.00* 750/29.53 735/28.94 558/21.65

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In the case of photographic material which is centrically aligned in the supply cassette:

Photographic Material Width

[mm/inch] Feed Direction [mm

Without Side Punch

(Page Height) inch] With Side Punch

Scanning Line Direction (Page Width) [mm/inch]

430/16.93 420/16.54 558/21.65 460/18.11 450/17.72 558/21.65 490/19.29 480/18.90 558/21.65 520/20.47 510/20.08 558/21.65 550/21.65 540/21.26 558/21.65 580/22.83* 570/22.44 558/21.65 610/24.02* 600/23.62 558/21.65 640/25.20* 630/24.80 558/21.65 670/26.38* 660/25.98 558/21.65 700/27.56* 690/27.17 558/21.65 730/28.74* 720/28.35 558/21.65 762/30.00* 750/29.53 735/28.94 558/21.65

* not with Herkules M

Light Source Red laser diode with a wavelength of 670 nm to 680 nm. Wattage approx. 0.6 mW in the exposure compartment.

Minimum Feed The first minimum galley length is 300 mm. Every feed adjustment after this is at least 20 mm.


8 Technical Data

Resolution/Speed If the exposure speed is increased (number 27 on the unit modification label is marked), the following values apply:

Resol pixel/cm

ution dots/inch

Max. cm/min

Speed inch/min

500 1270 64.0 25.2 666 1693 48.0 18.9 800 2032 40.0 15.8

1000 2540 32.0 12.6 1333 3387 24.0 9.4 1600 4064 20.0 7.9 2000 5080 16.0 6.3

Screen Resolution Max. 120 screen dots/cm

Repeat Accuracy +/- 5 nm in the case of full format and if 4 films (color separations) are exposed directly one after the other taking fluctuations in temperature and air humidity into consideration.

Heating-up Time after Switch On 30 min. for the output of color separations.


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Notes on the Disposal of the Unit You must observe the national regulations when you are disposing of the unit This applies particularly to the following materials or parts in the unit

Name Material

Supply cassette Plastic Stat-Kon C-HI LNP Plastic

Take-up cassette Lateral parts of the cassette

Plastic: Polystyrene 455 FWU, Fa BASF Plastic. Makrolon 2805, Bayer

Compartment for the supply cassette

Plastic Polystyrene 455 FWU, BASF

Operating field frame Plastic Polystyrene 455 FWU, BASF


8 Technical Data

Standards

The unit complies with the following safety standards.

II Laser Standards and Regulations

The Herkules PRO laser imagesetter complies with the currently valid safely regulations and is manufactured in accordance with the VBG 93 regulation for the prevention of accidents and the VDE 0837-1 and IEC 825-1 "Radiation safety of laser products, equipment classification, requirements, and user's guide" safety standards as well as the 21 CFR 1040 (USA).

Labels on the Laser

Please refer to the label overview at the end of this chapter for laser labels and their positions.

Electrical Safety

EN 60950 (Europe) DIN EN 60950/VDE 0805 (Germany) DIN EN 60950/VDE 0836 (Germany) UL 1950 (USA) CSA C22.2 No 950 (Canada) IEC 950 (international)


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Mechanical Safety

EN 292 (Europe) DIN 31000/31001 (Germany) Trade association regulations for the prevention of accidents (Germany)

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

EMVG 89/336/EEC

(Germany) (Europe)

Interference Emission (Radiated Interference and Conducted Interference Voltage)

EN50081-1 (Europe) EN 55022, Limit B (Europe) CISPR 22 mod. (international) FCC, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A (USA) DOC, Radio Act SOR/88-475, Class A (Canada)

Interference Immunity

VDE 0843-2/-3A4/-5 EN 50082-2 EN 60801-2 IEC 801-2/-3/-4/-5

(Germany) (Europe) (Europe) (international)


8 Technical Data

Radio Interference Notice

Notes for Users in the US

The 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. The 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.

Notes for Users in Canada

The digital apparatus docs not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioclectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de classe A prescrites dans le Reglcmenl sur le Brouillage Radioelectrique edicte par le Ministere des Communications du Canada.


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II General Safety

GSG "Geratesicherheitsgesetz" (Germany) (law re garding safety when working with technical equipment) 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive (Europe)

Certifications and Applications

CE : Declaration of Conformity (Europe) GS : present (Germany) UL : E 156 891 (NWGQ) (USA) cUL : E 156 891 (NWGQ 7) (Canada) CDRH : Accession No. 9321875 (USA)

Harmful Substances

Please observe the manufacturer's instructions when using cleaning or lubrication agents. Please observe the DIN Safety Data Sheets as well as the allowed maximum concentration according to the list of harmful substances (MAK-Liste des Bundesministers fur Arbeit und Sozial-ordnung) (i.e. MAK* List of the Federal Minister for Labor and Social Order), if applicable.

* MAK = Maximale Arbeitsplatzkonzentration (i.e. maximum concentration at the workplace)


Appendix

Reports on Quality Assurance.............................. A-3 Installation Report for the Service Technician .......... A-3 Hotline for Customers in Germany........................... A-3 Problem Report for Customers and Service Technicians.................................................. A-4

Herkules PRO - Operation A-1

Appendix A

Reports on Quality Assurance Linotype-Hell AG requires information on the quality of a product delivered and on the delivery procedure to ensure effective product control and quality assurance and to plan further developments. Please use the enclosed forms to report general defects or desired improvements to Linotype-Hell AG.

Installation Report for the Service Technician

The Installation Report is used to evaluate of the quality of the product and of the delivery procedure. This may also be used to process the modification

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