Kodak Magnus VLF Q2400, Magnus VLF Q3600 Visual Reference Manual
Magnus VLF With ContinuousLoad
Platesetter
653-00832E-EN Rev A
Internal 732-00027E-EN Rev A
Visual Reference Guide
Original instructions
English
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Status light Device ready and start buttons Operator action
O Solid green
The platesetter is ready. Submit a job from the workflow
software when you are ready.
Solid blue
Solid green
Flashing green
Place the plate on the load table. Push the plate in against
the plate stopper and then press a start button or the
Device Ready button.
Solid green Solid green Wait—the platesetter is exposing a plate.
Flashing green Solid green Wait—the platesetter is unloading and ejecting a plate.
Flashing yellow Solid green
An error has occurred and the job is suspended. Follow
the instructions on the Messages tab in the Kodak® Print
Console software.
Operational lights and what they mean
Status light
Device Ready button
Start buttons
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Emergency stop button
Emergency stop button
Power switch
Emergency stop locations
Emergency stop button
Press the emergency stop button to stop
mechanical movement and laser operation.
Activate an emergency stop device to stop mechanical movement and laser operation.
Power/emergency stop switch
The power switch disconnects power to the platesetter so
that you can safely perform maintenance procedures or
retrieve stuck media. When you are instructed to turn o
power to the platesetter, turn the switch counterclockwise to
the OFF position and secure it with a padlock.
To turn on the power,
turn the switch
clockwise to the ON
position.
Insert a padlock here.
OFF ON
The switch can be used as an emergency
stop mechanism when you cannot reach an
emergency stop button.
To reset the platesetter, turn the
emergency stop button clockwise until
it pops up and then select the Reset
operation in Print Console.
The emergency stop button stops laser operation
and mechanical movement, but the power remains
connected. If any internal or external emergency
stop button is pushed, you must reset the
platesetter before it can resume regular operations.
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Using Print Console
Status mode—perform daily tasks
Tools mode—configure Print Console
Modes control what you see on-screen.
Operation buttons and menu items allow you to quickly perform everyday tasks. Only
buttons and menu items that are relevant to your platesetter appear on-screen.
For information about all screen elements, see the Print Console Help.
Important messages appear here.
The status light and text are visible from a distance.
Queue tab—displays the status
of plates as they move through
each stage in the platesetter
Messages tab—displays
error messages and tells how
to correct errors that have
suspended operations
Miniview mode—monitor plates
and workflow at the same time
Print Console Help
Device Configuration—view platesetter-specific information
Media Tool—define media sizes Preferences Tool—set preferences (for example, language)
Messages History—review recent messages
Registration Tool—define registration settings
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Double plates
Right side
Ensure that the platesetter has a
Ready status.
2 3
Ensure that the correct plate size is available
for loading.
Single plate
Double plates
4
Pull out the bypass load table.
5
Place the plate or plates on the load table.
6
Remove the slip sheet.
7
Align the plate or plates with the media
alignment labels.
Plate
Media alignment labels
8
Register the plate or plates. Position the
leading edge against the end stop.
9
Press a start button.
Double plates
Double plates
Single plate
Single plate
Left side
Loading and imaging a plate
Kodak Prinergy® Connect™ workflow
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves when handling plates to protect your hands from the sharp edges
and corners of the plates. Failure to wear protective gloves may result in minor or moderate injury.
In the workflow software, submit the file.
Kodak Brisque® workflow
Note: You must have a Prinergy Evo TIFF output
template and hot folder already set up.
Single plate
The exposed plate or plates exit the
platesetter through the bridge.
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On the Print Console Queue tab, follow
the progress of the plate or plates
through the platesetter.
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Kodak Prinergy Evo™ workflow
Accurate alignment ensures accurate
punching. Ensure that the plate is no farther
than 3 mm (0.12 in.) from the alignment
label.
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