Fujifilm V-9600 CTP, Vx-9600 CTP User Manual

Luxel V-9600 CTP and Vx-9600 CTP
B1 8 page Violet CTP
Faster to keep
k
you ahead
Semi-Automatic
Manual
The Luxel V-Series is an extremely productive, high quality solution…
The Fujifilm Luxel V-Series range of Violet platesetters is transforming today’s
pre-press industry and has been built on Fujifilm’s wealth of experience with
internal drum imaging. The Luxel F-9000 – the world’s fastest B1 imagesetter
and winner of the Queens Award for Enterprise, Innovation 2002 – was the
first Fujifilm product to use an aluminium internal drum, which isolates it from
error-inducing vibrations.
The Luxel V-Series range of B1 8 page platesetters use a similar drum system
with a polished surface to which the plates are held under vacuum. The
imaging laser beams reach the plate via a patented optical system developed
by Fujifilm. A spinning mirror mounted on a precision engineered carriage
places the image dots with an accuracy measured in micrometres. Because the
mirror spins at 40,000 rpm for all but the lowest resolutions, Fujifilm engineers
have contoured its surface to compensate for the minute distortion that occurs
at such high speeds. A benefit of this contouring is a reduction in its
susceptibility to contamination from dust and particles.
The Luxel V-Series is an extremely productive, high quality solution that
compliments your existing technology. Designed and optimised for Fujifilm
Brillia LP-NV photopolymer plates, Luxel V-Series is more efficient and cost-
effective than silver halide devices and its waste is easier to recycle or dispose
of. It’s a rare case of environmental consideration with no cost penalty.
Offering the highest standards in productivity and image quality, the Luxel
V-Series is designed and manufactured by Fujifilm using leading edge design
and engineering techniques offering the latest in imaging and plate handling
technology. This means that you can have confidence that your purchase is a
long-term investment and will remain competitive in years to come.
The Luxel V-9600 CTP and Vx-9600 CTP take full advantage of the latest Violet
diode technology. Combined with Fujifilm’s multi-laser technology this means
that the Luxel V-Series delivers the highest productivity in its class but also
offers extremely low cost of ownership and service when compared to thermal
CTP devices.
Luxel V-9600 CTP and Vx-9600 CTP
02
B1 8 page Violet CTP
www.ffei.co.u
k
Fujifilm’s laser pen boasts a life of over 5000 imaging hours – that’s five years of typical use – giving large cost savings compared with multiple laser arrays used in thermal devices
The Violet plate
A Luxel Violet platesetter is just part of the CTP equation. Fujifilm has a wealth of expertise
in the field of reprographics that encompasses all the consumables and workflow systems
needed to provide a complete turnkey solution.
Choosing the right RIP and Workflow to manage incoming files is as important as the
machine itself, as is the choice of plates and chemistry. To complement its Violet
platesetters, Fujifilm’s Brillia LP-NV photopolymer plates provide consistent press
performance on run lengths of up to 200,000 impressions or 1 million when baked.
The plate has a developer with improved resistance to pressroom chemistry, increasing
developer life and reducing sludge. The plate is rated for 2 – 98 per cent at up to 200lpi.
Fujifilm provides a totally integrated system to ensure that your new CTP system works the
way you want it to from day one.
Service, Training and Support
At each stage of Fujifilm’s history, its creative efforts have been geared to innovate so as
to meet both the immediate and future demands of its customers. This approach has
kept Fujifilm at the leading edge of all its areas of expertise for the past seven decades.
When you buy into Fujifilm you become a member of a global family. You benefit from
the investment that Fujifilm puts into worldwide customer support. The Fujifilm
infrastructure ensures that your business is always productive, always efficient and most
importantly, always producing a return on your investment.
Fujifilm is dedicated to providing you with the peace of mind you need to concentrate
on your own business. Fujifilm’s global network of local engineers are intensively
trained to the highest standards at our dedicated teaching facilities.
By choosing Fujifilm you’re ensuring that you will always be competitive, at the cutting
edge of the industry and always supported as part of a global imaging family.
Violet – The future of CTP
Violet technology has gone from strength to strength with
more platesetters now using the low cost, low power diodes
than ever before. Newspaper and B2 markets in particular
are dominated with Violet laser devices due to their leading
productivity, low cost of ownership and high quality.
So where is the future now for Violet diodes, and how will
they impact the CTP market?
Violet diode lasers are being constantly driven by the
demand of the consumer DVD market. Ever growing DVD
writer sales are pushing for yet higher powered lasers to
enable more data to be burnt to media, whilst still
maintaining low costs. Dramatic announcements in the
development path for Violet diodes are now clear and as the
5mw diodes moved to 30mw, we are now seeing 60mw and
100mw with 200mw expected in the next few years.
Future benefits are clear, productivity, quality and cost
improvements coupled with likely increases in laser life.
Productivity improvements are possible due to the sensitivity
of Violet plates, only small increases in power are required
for greater imaging speed. As power increases so does the
potential to create sharper dots. Costs of lasers have begun
to reduce in comparative terms, and laser life has increased.
As the laser powers increase, the opportunity for process-less
and other new technologies become a more realistic option
for the future.
Violet technology has come a long way in the last 5 years
and this is expected to continue with even more pace over
the next few years.
www.ffei.co.u
Luxel V-9600 CTP and Vx-9600 CTP
B1 8 page Violet CTP
07
k
Single or Five Cassette
Fully Automatic
Product Features
Speed and Productivity
• Produces up to 43 B1 8 page plates per hour (at 1200dpi)
• Single or five cassette automatic configurations
• Maximum plate: 1160 x 960mm (V-9600 CTP)
1162 x 960mm (Vx-9600 CTP)
• Internal punch option (Luxel V-9600 CTP)
Quality
• Internal drum for image accuracy, repeatability and registration
• Fujifilm manufactured laser pen for optimum optics performance
• High resolution output up to 3657dpi & line screens up to 200lpi
• AM, FM and Co-Res SCREENING
Low Cost of Ownership
• High quality, extremely productive B1 Violet CTP system
• Violet optics, imaging life of 5000 hours (4 years typical usage)
• All of the advantages of Fujifilm Violet laser replacement, maintenance
and warranty costs
Modular / Flexible
• Fully upgradeable from manual through to fully automatic configuration
• Built in redundancy on dual laser models should one laser fails
• Second laser upgrade can be performed on-site to nearly double
productivity
• Handles a variety of plate sizes & plates gauges 0.15mm, 0.2mm,
0.24mm and 0.3mm
The Range
Vx-9600 CTP Manual
• Off-line punching
• Extra large imaging area
1160 x 957mm
• Manual plate feed
• Manual plate removal
Vx-9600 CTP Semi-Automatic
• Off-line punching
• Extra large imaging area
1160 x 957mm
• Manual plate feed
• Automatic processing
Vx-9600 CTP Fully Automatic
• Single or five cassette automatic
configuration
• Off-line punching
• Extra large imaging area
1160 x 957mm
• Automatic plate loading
- Up to 300 plates on-line
- Automatic cassette identification
• Automatic interleaf removal
• Automatic plate processing
V-9600 CTP Fully Automatic
• Single or five cassette automatic
configuration
• Internal punch option
• Maximum imaging area
1158 x 934mm
• Automatic plate loading
- Up to 300 plates on-line
- Automatic cassette identification
• Automatic interleaf removal
• Automatic processing
Luxel V-9600 CTP incorporating internal punch
www.ffei.co.u
Luxel V-9600 CTP and Vx-9600 CTP
B1 8 page Violet CTP
03
Violet CTP visibly better
k
The press is your most expensive asset and keeping it waiting for plates
means lost income. In their dual laser configurations, Luxel Violet
platesetters offer world-beating performance, reducing the per-plate cost
of ownership and getting plates onto the press faster, minimising idle
time. When you can expose four B1 8 page plates in just five-and-a-half
minutes (dual laser configuration running at 1219dpi), your presses aren’t
going to be kept waiting.
A platesetter to meet your needs and budget
You might not need such high levels of throughput to start with, but the
good news is you can still buy into Fujifilm Luxel Violet performance,
reliability and quality now with a single-laser version.
In single laser mode, the Luxel V-Series offers a competitive 19 B1 plates
per hour at 2400dpi, ideal for those converting from film-based production
or starting up with CTP. When you need more throughput, instead of
repeating the entire platesetter research, testing, purchase and installation
process, you just add a second laser to nearly double productivity – up to
32 B1 plates an hour at 2400dpi. Switch it back on and everything is the
same – except the throughput.
The largest format size
Luxel V-Series B1 devices have a choice of two format options. The Luxel
V-9600 CTP offers one of the largest available B1 8 page imaging formats
in a machine with an internal punch, at 1158 x 934mm. The punch
prepares plates for a wide variety of commercial B1 and B2 presses, with
custom punch options also available.
For Web presses, where imaging very close to the edge of the plate is
required, the Luxel Vx-9600 CTP can image to within 2mm of the lead
edge, on a maximum plate size of 1162 x 960mm, effective image area of
1160 x 957mm. This unit is designed for use with offline punching, to
allow the greatest flexibility in producing plates for the widest range of
presses. An automated, three-point registration system is used to ensure
accurate positioning of plates.
Luxel V-9600 CTP and Vx-9600 CTP
04
B1 8 page Violet CTP
www.ffei.co.u
k
Ease of use
The two main areas of operator intervention are made clear and efficient
in the Luxel Violet range. Firstly, getting plates into the fully automatic
versions of the system is made effortless by a special tilting cassette
trolley. Once loaded, the cassette is daylight-safe and can be stored for
later use or, at a convenient point, can be loaded into the plate feeder.
A gentle push is all that is required to put another 60 plates on-line.
For manual loading (manual and semi-automatic versions), the innovative,
ergonomically designed front loading system allows any size of plate
compatible with the platesetter to be loaded in less than five seconds.
This minimises the units’ footprint but does not in any way compromise
their productivity – provided you can feed the plates fast enough.
Luxel Violet range’s control panel is remarkably intuitive and easy to use,
yet it allows access to every function. Current status is clearly indicated
and plate availability, imaging time, jobs queued and
a wealth of other useful information can be
accessed instantly from the touch-screen.
The second area that makes digital plate making simple with the Luxel
Violet platesetters is the user control panel. A clear, intuitive display gives
easy access to all main functions. The touch-sensitive backlit screen is
icon-based, making it language independent and uses simple animations
to keep the user continuously informed of progress and status.
Plate handling to match
Keeping such productive imaging engines supplied with plates is essential
to meet their throughput potential. With the Luxel Violet platesetter
range, Fujifilm covers all the options, from easy manual loading to fully
automatic plate handling, with up to 300 plates online.
Single Cassette Automatic Configuration - Uses uniquely identifiable
cassettes that can be held offline, housing different sized plates, ready to
load via a wheeled trolley as and when your production dictates. It
provides affordable automation with up to 120 plate capacity. The
cassette fits into the light-tight slot and automatically releases plates
when called by the engine. The plate passes through the Plate Transfer
Module (PTM) where the interleaf is removed and the plate moves into
the engine.
Five Cassette Automatic Configuration - Supports up to 300 plates in
a database-driven cassette loader. Different sizes of plate can be loaded
in each cassette and intelligent software keeps track of what’s where and
loads the correct cassette for each job, making it possible to the leave the
unit running unattended overnight.
Manual and Semi-Automatic Configurations - Feature a front
loading plate input design and may be upgraded on site from manual
to semi-automatic and fully automatic, allowing plate-handling
capabilities to keep pace with their productivity. In manual mode,
plates are lifted from the manual load shelf into the engine, the plates
are then taken from the engine and passed through an offline
processor. Should you choose the semi-automatic version, your plates
are automatically fed to the dedicated processor for even quicker
delivery of plates to press.
RIP and Workflow
Fujifilm offer a range of RIP and Workflow solutions that can be scaled
to meet your needs in terms of functionality and platform performance.
Third party workflows can also be used to provide data to the Luxel
V-Series. This is achieved by providing 1 bit TIFF files from the workflow
which can be fed into a Fujifilm Celebrant Gateway which spools the file
to the platesetter.
Celebrant Suite
Fujifilm’s Celebrant Suite provides a modular
product which can be configured to provide
a range of solutions from a simple print spooler to
a full prepress production system.
Celebrant Extreme - A production system for
managing the output of imposed pages
to proof, film and plate. Streamlines the
production process by providing Documents
Preparation (Primer), automatic imposition and
integrated Adobe RIP with trapping. The ability to
configure processing across multiple platforms is
also enabled.
Celebrant RIP - Fujifilm’s advanced raster image
processor providing Job Ticket driven workflow,
Adobe CPSI RIP with integrated viewer and
archiver. A range of options are available to allow
custom configuration.
Celebrant Gateway - Allows 3rd party workflows
to include Fujifilm imagesetters and platesetters
within their workflow. Options for imposition and
proofing can allow the creation of a 1 bit TIFF
automated workflow.
Celebrant Primer - Provides a complete
Document Preparation station. Workflow includes
an Adobe Normaliser, for conversion of PostScript
to PDF, Enfocus Action List to automatically edit
PDF, Font Embedding, Colour Management,
Trapping and Preflighting using Enfocus
Pitstop Libraries.
www.ffei.co.u
Luxel V-9600 CTP and Vx-9600 CTP
B1 8 page Violet CTP
05
Benefit from the Violet advantage
Better
Better
FM Graininess
F
M
Scree
n Printability
Fuji FM Targe
Conventional
FM Screen Level
TAFFETA20 FM screening -
Achieve a better balance between
printability & graininess, compared
to conventional FM screen quality.
Improve printing adaptability, ease
of use, elimination of moir
é and
better colour saturation.
Conventional FM screening -
Smaller highlight dots result in less grain, but printability degrades.
k
Low Cost of Ownership
Fujifilm’s laser pen boasts a life of over 5000 imaging hours – that’s five years of typical use – giving large cost savings compared with multiple laser
arrays used in thermal devices. These savings are not only on initial purchase prices, but long-term servicing, laser replacement and daily running costs are
dramatically reduced too.
A guiding principle in the design of the Luxel V-series is simplicity. Our manufacturing standards are the highest to ensure that Luxel Violet platesetters
keep working reliably and predictably, plate after plate. By designing down the number of parts, system stability is enhanced.
Fujifilm’s commitment to providing world class CTP is proven by the Luxel V-Series – it delivers unquestionable quality and reliability, market leading
productivity and outstanding value for money over the life of the system.
Higher quality, easier to print
The Luxel V-Series offers a range of 8 imaging resolutions as standard:
1200, 1219, 1270, 1800, 1828, 2400, 2438, 2540 and 3657dpi.
Unlike other machines that image at one resolution this means that lower
ruling jobs can be handled
Fujifilm has a long history of providing high quality screening for its
imagesetters and platesetters. Unlike flatbed technologies, Fujifilm’s
internal drum architecture enables a wide range of dot shapes and screen
angles using both revolutionary AM and new generation FM screening.
Our range of products allows you to choose the most suitable screen on a
job by job basis.
Co-Res SCREENING
The ultimate in AM screening technology, delivering balance between
printing ease and high resolution plus higher productivity.
Co-Res SCREENING (Common Resolution Screening) is a screen product
that enables the output of high screen rulings using low output
resolutions. When used with the Luxel V-series range, at 1200dpi, it offers
quality of 175lpi printing equivalent to 2400dpi output, which results in
boosting productivity of Luxel V/Vx-9600 CTP from 32 plates per hour
(B1) to 42 plates per hour.
• Superior image depth due to improved density range
• Smoother fleshtones, tints and gradations
• Superior highlight tone reproduction
• Ability to run higher ink density settings
THE AIM OF FUJIFILM TAFFETA20 Trade off between graininess and printability
TAFFETA20
New generation FM screening technology adds value with the complete
elimination of moiré, and better colour saturation. TAFFETA20 FM
screening goes further than ordinary FM screening by reducing
unevenness and graininess and also improved printing adaptability.
• Moiré and rosette are completely eliminated
• Improved saturation
• Improved image detail reproduction
• Supports 5+ colours, multi-colour printing
• Reduces waste
• Improved texture
Luxel V-9600 CTP and Vx-9600 CTP
06
B1 8 page Violet CTP
www.ffei.co.u
Specifications
Luxel V-9600 CTP
Plate Thickness/Gauge 0.15mm/0.006" 0.2mm/0.008" - 0.24mm/0.010" 0.3mm/0.012"
Max. plate size 600 x 500mm (23
Min. plate size 500 x 400mm (19
Max. imaging area 598 x 474mm (23
Min. imaging area 498 x 374mm (19
Luxel Vx-9600 CTP
Plate Thickness/Gauge 0.15mm/0.006" 0.2mm/0.008" 0.24mm/0.010" 0.3mm/0.012"
Max. plate size 600 x 500mm 1050 x 800mm 1162 x 960mm 1162 x 960mm
Min. plate size* 279 x 400mm 279 x 400mm 279 x 400mm 279 x 400mm Manual/Semi-Automatic (10
Min. plate size 500 x 400mm 500 x 400mm 500 x 400mm 500 x 400mm Fully Automatic (19
Max. imaging area 598 x 497mm 1048 x 797mm 1160 x 957mm 1160 x 957mm
Min. imaging area* 277 x 397mm 277 x 397mm 277 x 397mm 277 x 397mm Manual/Semi-Automatic (10
Min. imaging area 498 X 397mm 498 X 397mm 498 X 397mm 498 X 397mm Fully Automatic (19
(2319/32" x 19 21/32") (41 5/16" x 31 15/32") (45 23/32" x 37 25/32") (45 23/32" x 37 25/32")
31
/32" x 15 23/32") (10 31/32" x 15 23/32") (10 31/32" x 15 23/32") (10 31/32" x 15 23/32")
21
/32" x 15 23/32") (19 21/32" x 15 23/32") (19 21/32" x 15 23/32") (19 21/32" x 15 23/32")
17
(23
/32" x 19 9/16") (41 1/4" x 31 3/8") (45 21/32" x 37 21/32") (45 21/32" x 37 21/32")
7
/8" x 15 5/8") (10 7/8" x 15 5/8") (10 7/8" x 15 5/8") (10 7/8" x 15 5/8")
19
/32" x 15 5/8") (19 19/32" x 15 5/8") (19 19/32" x 15 5/8") (19 19/32" x 15 5/8")
19
/32" x 19 21/32") 1160 x 960mm (45 21/32" x 37 25/32") 1160 x 960mm (45 21/32" x 37 25/32")
21
/32" x 15 23/32") 500 x 400mm (19 21/32" x 15 23/32") 500 x 400mm (19 21/32" x 15 23/32")
17
/32" x 18 21/32") 1158 x 934mm (45 9/16" x 36 3/4") 1158 x 934mm (45 9/16" x 36 3/4")
19
/32" x 14 23/32") 498 x 374mm (19 19/32" x 14
23/
32
") 498 x 374mm (19 19/32" x 14 23/32")
Resolution Spot Size Imaging Speed cm2/min Imaging Speed in2/min B1 Plates/hour
DPI µm 1 Laser 2 Laser 1 Laser 2 Laser 1 Laser 2 Laser
1200 26.0 – 31.3 6712 13424 1040 2081 28 43 1219 26.0 – 31.3 6600 13333 1023 2067 28 43 1270** 26.0 – 31.3 4422 8844 685 1371 26 41 1800 17.4 – 21.0 5424 10847 840 1681 24 38 1828 17.4 – 21.0 5333 10666 826 1653 24 38 2400 13.0 – 15.6 4063 8126 629 1259 19 32 2438 13.0 – 15.6 4000 8000 620 1240 19 32 2540 13.0 – 15.6 3840 7680 595 1190 18 31 3657 13.0 – 15.6 2667 5333 413 827 13 24
*Release date to be confirmed **Luxel Vx-9600 CTP only
Multiple Media Supply
Single Cassette Automatic configuration:
• Up to 120 plates per cassette (0.15)
• Auto cassette identification
• Auto interleaf removal Semi-Automatic & Manual configuration:
• Single plate feed
• No interleaf removal
Imaging
• Patented,Violet laser technology
• High speed spinner control
• Semi-conductor laser @ 405nm
User Interface
• Intuitive, easy to use touch screen controls engine mounted touch screen
• P.C. based user interface
Rip/Workflow Support
• Choice of RIPs
• Celebrant Suite
• Valiano ROOM (Rampage)
Punching (Optional)
• On-line, lead edge punching options
• All leading punching options plus custom
RIP - Recorder Interface
• Ultra Wide SCSI
Processor
• Integrated High Speed processor (For automatic & semi-automatic configurations only)
Media Type
• Fujifilm Brillia LP-NV photopolymer Violet aluminium plate
• 0.15mm to 0.3mm thick
Environment
• Optimum operating range Temperature: 23ºC +/- 2ºC Humidity: 55% +/- 5% non condensing
Image Quality
• Class leading Image Quality
• Fujifilm Quality Screening
• 50 to 200lpi screen rulings
• Adobe Accurate Screening
• Co-Res SCREENING
• TAFFETA20 screening
Electrical Requirements
230 +/- 10% VAC 50/60Hz single phase.16Amps Heat output – 9500 BTU/hour
Dimensions*
Fully Automatic configuration (incl. processor)
• Height: 1810mm (71")
• Width: 2050mm (80
3
/16")
3
• Length: 5995mm (220
/8")
• Weight: 3027Kg (6659lb)
Semi-Automatic configuration (incl. processor)
• Height: 1320mm (52")
• Width: 2040mm (80")
• Length: 3955mm (156")
• Weight: 1752Kg (3882lb) Manual configuration
(excl. processor)
• Height: 1320mm (52")
• Width: 2040mm (80")
• Length: 1470mm (58")
• Weight: 850Kg (1870lb)
*All measurements taken from the front of the platesetter assuming that the plate path feeds from the front to the rear
FUJIFILM Electronic Imaging Ltd.
Head office: Fujifilm House, Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 7RH, England
The name ‘Fujifilm’ and the Fuji logo are trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd., Tokyo. The Fujifilm logo is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd., Tokyo. Luxel V-9600 CTP, Luxel Vx-9600 CTP and Celebrant Suite are the trademarks of FUJIFILM Electronic Imaging Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and their use in this document is acknowledged and recognised. All specifications correct at the time of publishing. It remains the right of FUJIFILM Electronic Imaging Ltd. to change the specifications at any time in line with our policy of continuous product development.
All rights reserved. E&OE.
Photographed, scanned and printed using Fujifilm products.
www.ffei.co.uk LV9/BR-E-03/04 ver.3
Loading...