Mitsubishi Electronics SDP-ECO 1630 III User Manual

Before attempting to operate this product, you should thoroughly read and fully understand all the contents of this manual. Administrators and supervisors shall not instruct anyone to operate or inspect this machine unless he/she is familiar with all the contents of this document.

USERS MANUAL

III

For Your Safety

- This manual must be thoroughly read and understood by all operators before they attempt

to use SDP-Eco 1630 III.

- This manual provides general guidelines, precautions and warnings for the safe operation

of this machine. Very serious accidents may occur if this machine is utilized without

following this manual and we shall bear absolutely no liability or responsibility for the

consequences.

- The warning labels for hazard prevention area attached to dangerous parts or areas of

the machine. Study and understand all the specific dangers involved and how they can

be avoided.

- Keep this manual available and near the machine at all times so that it can be

immediately referred to whenever necessary.

- Look up the name, address and phone number of our nearest dealer or branch office

(listed on the back page of this manual), and post the information prominently for quick

reference.

- Please make sure that this manual reaches everyone charged with operating this

machine.

Machine operators must thoroughly read Chapter 1. Do not turn on the machine's power supply until all of the precautions have been read and understood. Very serious accidents may occur if this instruction is not observed. Administrators and supervisors shall not instruct anyone to operate or inspect the SDPEco 1630 III unless he/she is familiar with all the contents of this document.

Warning

Compliance with CISPR Rules

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Compliance with FCC Rules

Notice for the USA This machine 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 machine is operated in a commercial environment. This machine 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 machine in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited could void the user's authority to operate the machine. Notice for Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Unit Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

When export the machine

International transfer of this product, any of its parts, components and/or software must be carried out in compliance with the relevant laws and ordinance of the country of export and the country of product end-use. We do not assume any responsibility of liability for product transferred without regard to proper export/import regulations or procedures.

Limit of responsibility

Please note that machine specifications are subject to change without notice for updates and improvements. This may cause inconsistencies between the contents of this manual and the machine you currently possess. We shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by conditions beyond our control such as customer modification, disassembly or misuse of our machine, programs or software, or their use in a defective or deficient environment. We assume no responsibility or liability for any damage or consequential and/or indirect losses resulting from any accident or malfunction that might occur during the operation of this machine.

©2005: Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited. The copyright for this entire manual belongs to Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited. Copying, reprinting, or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part in any medium without our express consent infringes upon the copyright and the rights of the publisher.

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Introductory Note

Thank you very much for choosing our product. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy using

the SDP-Eco 1630 III, and fully utilize all its functions and capabilities.

This users manual describes how to safely operate this machine and explains all the basic

procedures for data setting, maintenance, inspections, etc.

As noted below, however, it is the client's obligation to obtain or prepare all the necessary

material safety data sheets ("MSDS") for any chemical substances used during the client's

operation on this machine. Although great care has been taken in preparing this manual, if

you find that certain points seem unclear or in error, please contact Mitsubishi Paper Mills

Limited.

This manual contains the following sections:

Chapter 1 "On Safety"

This chapter describes instructions to be observed for the safest possible operation of the product.

Please make sure to read this chapter before turning on the power to the product.

Chapter 2 to 6

These chapters provide relevant knowledge and reference information for machine operation.

Please read them carefully before attempting to operate the machine.

Chapter 7 to 9

These chapters describe daily maintenance procedures and troubleshooting methods as well as

supplying various technical information. Please read through them as necessary.

About this manual

In this manual, important supplementary remarks are classified as either WARNINGs,

CAUTIONs, Cautions, or Notes.

Since remarks under WARNING and CAUTION headlines call attention to conditions and

operations that may result in accidents or physical injuries, be sure to thoroughly read and

observer their instructions.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided or properly handled, could possibly result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided or properly handled, could possibly result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a situation that could either cause damage to the machine, destroy data necessitate extensive reduplicated effort. Strictly follow the

noted instructions. Provides supplementary information or information to prevent incorrect operations.

Warning

Caution

Note

Contents

Chapter 1 On Safety

1.1 When using the machine ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••1

1.2 Warning labels and attachment positions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••4

1.3 Handling processing chemicals ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••6

1.4 Before connecting the power cable•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••8

1.5 Operation precautions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••9

1.6 Precautions during transport and installation •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••10

1.7 SDP-Eco 1630 III Installation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••10

1.8 Maintenance ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••12

1.9 Machine disposal••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••13

Chapter 2 Names of Machine Components and Parts

2.1 Main unit ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••15

2.2 Operation panel••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••17

2.3 Safety switch••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••18

Chapter 3 Handling plates

3.1 Plate setting •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••19

3.2 Plate end processing ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••23

Chapter 4 Operation

4.1 Cable connection check••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••25

4.2 Turning ON the power switch••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••26

4.3 Initialization ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••26

4.4 Data input for the set plate (This procedure is necessary when loading the plate.)•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••27

4.5 Execution of Pre. Feed command (This procedure is necessary when loading the plate.)••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••28

4.6 Exposure••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••29

4.7 Processor section•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••31

4.8 Collecting exposed plates •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••34

4.9 Turning OFF the power supply and inspection at shutdown •••••••••••••••34

Chapter 5 Menus and panel displays

5.1 User menu •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••37

5.2 Panel operation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••39

Chapter 6 User menu

6.1 Plate data•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••41

6.2 Laser menu ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••42

6.3 Pre. Feed menu •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••44

6.4 Image Data menu•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••44

6.5 Mode menu ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••44

6.6 Maintenance menu •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••45

6.7 Rinse •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••45

Chapter 7 Maintenance

7.1 Cutter blade replacement••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••47

7.2 Cylindrical lens cleaning •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••48

7.3 Filter cleaning•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••49

7.4 Punch dust removal••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••50

7.5 Cleaning the processor section •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••51

7.6 Cleaning the washing tank••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••59

7.7 Replacing the diffusion sheet (SLM-EAC, SLM-EST)•••••••••••••••••••••••••63

7.8 List of expendable parts••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••65

7.9 How to order parts••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••65

Chapter 8 Message

8.1 Message ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••67

8.2 Displaying and clearing errors•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••67

8.3 Status display•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••68

8.4 Warning display••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••68

8.5 List of error messages ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••69

8.6 Jam removal procedure ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••71

Chapter 9 Specifications

9.1 Basic specifications ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••73

9.2 Overview diagram ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••74

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SDP-Eco 1630 III was designed and manufactured with special attention to safety considerations. However, it is impossible either to eliminate all potential sources of danger from such products or to anticipate all possible hazards and misuses. It is therefore critical that you both familiarize yourself, all your operators and other relevant personnel with all of the noted precautions, countermeasures and related procedures, and take maximum care when operating this machine.

1.1 When using the machine

• Grounding connection

- In order to prevent

electric shock at the AC power supply unit, be sure to connect the ground in accordance with operation site regulations (resistance: less than 100 ohms) using the SDP-Eco 1630

III exclusive wire.

- Even when the user's

present facility outlet can be with the SDP-Eco 1630 III power plug with ground, make sure that the ground pole on the outlet is connected with ground in accordance with operation site regulations (resistance: less than 100 ohms)

Following all relevant local wiring regulations, prepare a grounded (less than 100 ohms) power supply outlet that can accept this machine's power plug.

• Power supply

- Prepare a power supply that satisfies all the requirements stipulated in

the specification sheet.

- Always provide circuit breakers for unit or devices that use water or

chemicals.

- Please entrust all wiring, connections and other electrical work to an

authorized electrician.

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Maintenance and safe passage during emergencies

A minimum of 60 cm clearance is required around the machine at all times to afford adequate space for maintenance and safe passage during emergencies. Never allow this space to become blocked with any objects, wires, or other obstacles.

Warning

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• This machine incorporates a power supply unit.

Do not use a bubble type extinguisher when a fire occurs. It may cause

electric shocks. Place a powder type extinguisher near the machine.

• The SDP-Eco 1630 III is equipped with a leakage circuit breaker.

If a short circuit occurs in the machine, the breaker is automatically

activated and shuts off the circuit.

Occasionally the main unit will not activate when you turn ON the Power Switch because the leakage breaker inside the main unit has turned itself OFF. In such a case, contact your local dealer where you purchased the machine and ask a service person to check out the condition.

• This machine incorporates high current electrical circuits.

Touching the electrical circuits of this machine with any part of your

body can cause serious injury or death. Please contact the dealer where

you purchased this machine when maintenance or inspections are

required.

•

Safety switches

To ensure operator safety, this machine is provided with safety switches.

If a front door is opened while the machine is running, a safety switch is

activated and operation is immediately stopped.

(Refer to "Chapter 2 Names of Machine Component and Parts".)

Warning

Chapter 1 On Safety

• LASER SAFETY.

The SDP-Eco1630 III is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation

Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and

Safety Act of 1968. This means that the recorder does not produce

hazardous laser radiation. Since radiation emitted inside the SDP-Eco1630 III is completely

confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam

can not escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.

• CDRH REGULATIONS.

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S.

Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products

on August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in

the United States. The level shown in the figure indicates compliance

with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products

marketed in the United States.

•

For European model

The SDP-Eco1630 III is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT in

accordance with IEC Pub 1.1 825 1984.

Ordinary operation will not release laser radiation into the work

environment. Do not remove any of the safety covers for this product or

release any of its interlock switches. Laser radiation may cause injuries to

your body (e.g. weakened eyesight, skin cancer).

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1.2 Warning labels and attachment positions

Warning labels are attached to dangerous parts or areas of the machine. All

operators and maintenance personnel must follow the instructions written on

these labels.

- Do not remove or deface any of these warning labels.

- Labels must always be clearly visible without any obstacles shielding or

obscuring them.

- If a label is removed or defaced, replace it with a new warning label as

soon as possible. Please contact the dealer where you purchased this machine for new labels.

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Types of warning labels

Hazard

Safe handling method

Contains processing chemicals. Direct contact with these chemicals due to splashing or overflow may result in skin. irritation, blindness, or burns.

Always wear protective gear such as safety glasses, rubber gloves, masks, and rubber aprons. Read all instructions and warnings for processing

chemicals.

Hazard

Hands or fingers may get caught.

Keep hands, fingers and the rest of the body away during operation. Always turn OFF the main power supply and the power switch on the machine before approaching.

Sections marked with this label contain functions or components which could cause personal injury.

Keep hands, fingers and the rest of the body away from the machine while it is running. If you must physically touch the machine, always turn the power supply OFF beforehand.

Safe handling method

Safe handling methodHazard

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(1) Caustic

agent

(2) Hazardous

Moving Section

(3) Caution

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• The locations of the machine's warning labels are shown below.

(1)

(4) Electric

shock

(2) (3)

(4)

Cutter blade replacement procedure

Safe handling methodHazard

There are sections where the voltages are dangerously high. Direct contact with these sections (marked with this label) can cause severe shock and potentially fatal injuries.

The parts or sections marked with this label should be avoided. Be careful not to touch them with your bare bands or any part of your body.

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1.3 Handling processing chemicals

The SDP-Eco 1630 III uses processing chemicals to activate and stabilize exposed plates. The processing chemicals used in this machine are not generally dangerous to humans, but failure to use them in the correct manner is dangerous. Be sure to handle all processing chemicals with care.

Cautions for use of processing chemicals

Inflammation may occur if processing chemicals come in contact with the eyes or skin, so be sure to wear protective gear (safety goggles and rubber gloves) when handling the chemicals. Keep out of reach of children.

What to do in case of emergency

If chemicals come in contact with the eyes, immediately rinse with clean running water for at least 15 minutes. If the inflammation persists, consult an eye specialist. If chemicals come in contact with the skin, immediately rinse under clean running water. If chemicals are swallowed, immediately consult a physician. Report the ingredients of the chemical or solution to the physician.

Cautions for handling waste chemicals

These chemicals have high COD and pH levels (especially the activator) and cannot be disposed of by simply pouring them down the drain. Please have processing chemicals removed by a certified waste management specialist.

Warning

Caution

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Processing chemical components

Activator (SLM-EAC)

Mixture: (aqueous chemical) pH: approx. 13.4

Composition CAS No. Percentage

Potassium hydroxide Potassium sulfite Sodium sulfite

N-amino ethyl ethanolamine

Stabilizer (SLM-EST)

Mixture: (aqueous chemical) pH: approx. 6.0

Composition CAS No. Percentage

Phosphate Tri-ethanol amine Heavy sodium sulfite

Water

1310-58-3

7646-93-7

7757-82-6

111-41-1

7778-77-0

102-71-6

7631-90-5

7732-18-5

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1.4 Before connecting the power cable

• Power supply

- Check that the power

switch on the SDP-Eco 1630 III is turned OFF before connecting the power plug to the user's power outlet. (Refer to "Chapter 2: Names of Machine Component and Parts".)

•

Power cables

- Always use grounded

power cables when connecting to this machine.

- If you find anything that

might indicate power cable damage such as unusual deformations or surface flaws, immediately turn OFF the power supply, pull the power plug from its outlet and contact the dealer where you purchased this machine.

- Do not place heavy objects or articles with sharp blades anywhere on the

power cable or forcefully pull at it.

- Never connect the power cable to a shared or overloaded outlet or

distribution socket.

- Please contact our nearest dealer before attempting to extend the power

cable.

If you notice any problems with the power cable such as scratches or deformities, immediately turn OFF the main power supply switch and contact the dealer where you purchased this machine.

Power plug with earth wire

Warning

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1.5 Operation precautions

• Do not turn the machine's power supply ON or start operation until this

manual has been thoroughly read and fully understood.

• All operators must wear appropriate work clothing and should never wear

necklaces, scarves, or other accessories which could be caught by moving

parts and cause accidents.

• Do not operate the machine if you feel in anyway sick, nauseous or

unsteady.

• If you notice that the machine is in any way abnormal, immediately report

the situation to your supervisor for appropriate action.

• The SDP-Eco 1630 III can perform continuous automatic operation, but it

must not be operated continuously without an operator in attendance.

An operator trained to take appropriate initial corrective actions should

always be in attendance to deal immediately with any emergencies that

may arise.

• When your SDP-Eco 1630 III will not be operated for an extended period

of time, be sure to unplug the power cord. Check for any dust or

contamination in the outlet, power plug, and/or the AC power socket on your SDP-Eco 1630 III at least once a year.

• During operation, do not open any of the unit's doors or covers. Opening

these doors or covers may be hazardous to the safety of operators and

other persons working in the vicinity, and may also damage the machine.

• Power failure

If a power failure occurs due to an external reason, immediately turn OFF the power switch and the SDP-Eco 1630 III.

When power is recovered, supply power again, referring to "4.2 Turning

ON the power switch".

Appropriate Unacceptable

Cap

Gloves (or wet hands)

Open cuffs

Loose or dangling necktie

Always avoid clothing, gear, or accessories that could in any way be caught up in the machine.

Buttoned

Safety shoes (preferable)

Items hanging from clothes

Over-long trousers

Slippers or sandals

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Chapter 1 On Safety

1.6 Precautions during transport and installation

• The weight of the SDP-Eco 1630 III is described in "Chapter 9:

Specifications"Make sure the floor is fully capable of handling 2500 N/m

(approx. 55 lbs/ft2) or heavier loading before installing the SDP-Eco 1630 III .

•

Transport and installation

This machine's transport and installation must always be handled by

engineers and contractors assigned by Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited.

We shall bear no responsibility whatever for any unit breakage, damage,

or malfunctions caused by or during transport or installation performed by

anyone other than the above specified personnel. Whenever your

machine must moved, transferred, or reinstalled, please entrust all

procedures to our nearest branch office or dealer.

1.7 SDP-Eco 1630 III Installation

• Installation environment

Installing the machine in the following locations may cause machine damage

or malfunctions. Do not install the machine anywhere that is exposed or

subject to:

* Locations with strong and/or

persistent vibration

* Locations with an uneven

floor

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Chapter 1 On Safety

* Locations in direct sunlight

* Locations with high

temperature and/or humidity

(outside the normal range of

Temp.: 18 to 28˚C,

Rel.humidity: 50 to 70%)

* Locations where dew

condensation is a factor

* Locations with sudden,

drastic temperature changes

* Locations where excessive dirt,

grime or dust are factors

* Locations in the vicinity of

flammable gases or liquids

* Locations having corrosive

chemical vapors, mists, or

gases

* Locations with a nearby heat

source (such as a radiator or

heater)

* Locations with electrical

interference such as voltage

fluctuations or line noise.

* Locations with devices which

emit sparks or electromagnetic

radiation

•

Ventilation

Please ensure sufficient ventilation during the operation of the equipment to

avoid odor in high density.

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Chapter 1 On Safety

• Installation space

As shown in figure below, clearance is required around the machine at all

times to assure adequate space for maintenance and safe passage during

emergencies.

1.8 Maintenance

• Maintenance that requires tools may only be performed by persons who

have been specially

trained with our authorized

curriculum.

• During machine mainte-

nance, the operator must

make it clear that the

machine should not be

turned ON and prevent

any person other than our

authorized technician(s)

from touching the

machine.

• Be sure to turn OFF the power switch and remove the power plug from

the outlet before you start maintenance, cleaning or repairs.

Power switch

(Unit: cm)

40 or

longer

79.5

40 or longer

70 or longer

146.5

66.9

100

100 or

longer

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Chapter 1 On Safety

1.9 Machine disposal

• To protect the environment, always commission a special authorized

contractor to dispose of your old machine(s).

• Commission an ordinary contractor to dispose of parts discarded or

replaced during the repair processing.

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Chapter 2 Names of Machine Components and Parts

The SDP-Eco 1630 III consists of the following parts.

2.1 Main unit

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Power switch

Plate setting cover

Wide SCSI connector

Operation panel

Front door

Nip roller clearance handle

Filter

Plate receiving tray

AC power socket

Arm

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Safety switch

Rinse water replenisher bottle

EST replenisher bottle (stabilizer)

EAC replenisher

bottle (activator)

Waste chemical tank

Plate take up unit

Cutter unit

Cylindrical lens

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2.2 Operation panel

(1) Display panel

The operation mode, error messages, and setting values for various

parameters are displayed on this panel.

(2) Power ON/OFF key

The power ON/OFF key is used to turn OFF the power after a processor

cleaning operation. This key is used for the usual ON/OFF operation.

(3) ON LINE lamp

The ON LINE lamp is lit during transmission or standby status between the SDP-Eco 1630 III and host computer.

(4) LOADED lamp

The LOADED lamp lights when a film is loaded and at its exposure

position.

(5) Stop key (Reset)

The STOP key is used to interrupt the exposure of a plate. If the exposure

is interrupted, the plate will be cut and discharged. This key is also used

to cancel errors and to turn OFF the error buzzer.

(6) key

The key is used to switch the user's mode between remote and local.

Also it returns the menu to the upper level.

(7) Select key

The SELECT key is used to move the cursor or change parameters.

(8) key

The key is used to enter parameters or to execute various

commands.

ENT.

(2)

(1)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

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2.3 Safety switch

This machine is equipped with a safety interlock switch which detects the

front door's open/closed status.(See page 16) If this switch detects that the

front door is open, this machine cannot perform any operations.

If the front door is opened during data transmission from the host computer, image exposure or plate transfer, all machine operations stop. This will cause problems with data transfer and in the image data.

Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Operations or adjustments other than those specified herein may result in damage to your body(e.g.weakened eyesight, skin cancer).

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Caution

Warning

Chapter 3 Handling Plates

Chapter 3 Handling plates

3.1 Plate setting

1) Open the plate setting cover and,

holding the lever with your thumb,

take the spool shaft out.

2) Refer to your plate width, and

align the edge of the spool plate

boss to the groove in the spool

shaft. The spool shaft grooves are

numbered from outer side in the

following order: 414, 404, 400,

370, 340, 335, 324, 310, 305, 279,

254, and 229.

Red tape is affixed to the reference side of the spool shaft.

3) To prevent the reference side of

the spool plate from shifting from

its designated position, insert a

screw driver into the set screw

hole and firmly fix the set screw to

the spool shaft.

Always fix the set screw on the

flat side of the spool shaft.

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Lever

Plate setting cover

229 (9) 254 (10)

279 (11)

305 (12) 310 (12 1/5)

Marker

Spool plate

Set screw

Red tape

Spool shaft

Edge of boss

400 (15 3/4)

324 (12 3/4) 335 (13 3/16) 340 (13 3/8) 370 (14 9/16)

404 (15 7/8) 414 (16 3/10)

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4) Lower a roll of plate (wound in

the same direction as in the figure

on the left) down over the spool

shaft. (The shaft should be

standing vertically with the

reference side of the spool plate as

its base.).

Firmly press the edge of the plate

roll against the spool plate

(reference side) until they touch

equally all around the periphery of

the roll.

5) Firmly snap the contact side of the

spool plate down over the spool

shaft and continue pressing the

plate (contact side) downward to

the edge of the plate roll until

there are no intervening gaps.

Position the contact side of the

spool plate so that its set screw is

positioned 180

opposite the one

on the reference side.

The two set screws are fixed 180

opposite each other to prevent rotational imbalance due to the weight of the screws.

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Plate

Make sure that the lateral edges of the plate are still even after the roll is set on the spool shaft.

Spool plate (contact side)

Plate

No gaps here.

Spool plate (reference side)

Set screw (contact side)

Must be located exactly (180o) opposite the one on the reference side.

Set screw (reference side)

Note

Chapter 3 Handling Plates

Confirm that there is no gap

between the plate roll and the

spool plate and that the set screw

is placed in the correct position

and then tighten the set screw.

6) Turn ON the power switch to the

main unit. After completion of the

initialization process, grab the

handle on the right side, open the

magazine cover, and load a plate

roll which has been mounted on a

spool shaft.

Refer to "4.1 Cable connection check", "4.2 Turning ON the power switch" and "4.3 Initialization" in Chapter 4 "Operation" when turning ON the main power switch.

7) Put the spool shaft holder on the

spool set guide and set the guide into the SDP-Eco 1630 III.

Position the shaft with its red mark

toward the back of the machine

(on the right side).

8) Turn the nip roller clearance

handle (located at the panel

bottom) until it is horizontal. This

cancels the main roller nipping.

Gently insert the plate into the

clearance in the guide roller.

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Gently insert the plate.

Turn the nip roller clearance handle until it is horizontal.

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A buzzer sounds when you start

inserting the plate. Insert the plate

further until a second buzzer

sounds. At the position where the

buzzer sounds, turn the nip roller

clearance handle back to its

vertical position to close the nip.

Insert the plate edge until the second buzzer sounds. If you insert it too far (30 mm or more), the plate may jam.

Finally, gently holding the right

and left ends of the spool plate

rewind the plate to take up any

slack. Close the plate setting

cover. The plate setting is now

completed.

Skewing or meandering may occur during feeding depending on how carelessly the plate was inserted. Always insert the plate evenly, holding its left and right edges with both hands.

Follow the procedures "4.4 Data

input for the set plate" and

"4.5 Execution of Pre. Feed

command" to input data for the set

plate. To prepare for the exposure:

Remove any section of the plate

that has been fogged by friction

during preliminary feeding.

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Hold the spool plate to rewind the plate.

Tighten the slack on the plate roll using both hands.

Close the plate setting cover.

Insert the plate edge until the second buzzer sounds and secure it there.

Turn the nip roller clearance handle back until it is vertical.

Caution

Chapter 3 Handling Plates

3.2 Plate end processing

When plate end is displayed, remove the plate and re-set a new one following the procedure below.

1) When is displayed on the panel:

The plate ended during exposure, so it is discharged from the processor.

Stop the buzzer by pressing the (reset) key.

After the plate is discharged, press the key to shift to the local mode,

and mount a new plate following the procedure mentioned in "3.1 Plate

setting".

Whether or not data will be

exposed depends on the

amount of exposure data

remaining when the plate end

is detected.

2) When is displayed

on the panel:

Plate ended at the beginning of an

exposure, so the remainder is

shorter than the processor's

minimum transfer length. Please

remove the plate.

1. Open the front door and remove

the plate through the plate removal

port.

2. Close the door and press the

key to return to the local mode.

3. Re-set the plate following the

procedure mentioned in "3.1 Plate

setting".

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Cover for the plate removal port

Plate removal port

Note

Pick up plate

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Chapter 4 Operation

The SDP-Eco 1630 III is a SCSI device. Turn ON the power switch for this

machine first, and complete its initialization routine. Then turn ON the

power switch to the host computer (RIP computer).

Be sure to turn OFF the power switch to the host computer (RIP computer)

when turning OFF the power switch for this machine.

Never open the front door or plate setting cover unnecessarily. Do not open the plate setting cover except when replacing the plate roll. Otherwise, the plate being processed may be adversely exposed. If the front door is opened while the plate is being fed, it will adversely affect the plate's image quality and feed state.

4.1 Cable connection check

After checking that the entire system including the host computer (RIP

computer) is shut down, check that all cables are connected correctly. The

figure below shows cable connections and locations. The cables used here

should be SCSI connection dedicated cables.

Do not use cables other than

the provided SCSI cables.

If the cable must be extended,

please purchase the optional

differential unit. This ma-

chine is incorporated with an

active terminator, so that this

differential unit can be

mounted internally.

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Wide SCSI connector

Do not open the cover during operation

Do not open the door during operation

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4.2 Turning ON the power switch

Before you turn ON the power switch of the main unit, check the following

points.

1) Processing chemical has been properly supplied to the processor.

2) The front door and plate setting cover are securely closed and the covers

are properly mounted.

In a SCSI, the power switch must be turned ON from the peripheral unit. First, check that the power switch for the host computer (RIP computer) is shut down. Then, turn ON the machine power switch.

If any error is detected during initialization after turning ON the power switch, it is

immediately displayed.

4.3 Initialization

When the power switch to the SDP-Eco 1630 III is turned ON, the machine

performs an initialization sequence which includes a number of routines to

confirm that it is ready for normal operation. Checked items include:

- Internal setting check

- Plate mounting check

- Polygon mirror function check

- Waste chemical tank level check

- Activator (EAC) level check

- Stabilizer (EST) level check

- Home position check for each moving part

•

Panel display flow after machine startup

- You can cancel the operations after "Cleaning", during the sequence of this

process, by using the key.

- The "Heating" window informs you if a heater has not yet reached the specified

temperature. ("P" signifies the process heater, and "R", the roller heater.)

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Caution

Note

Initializing....

Note

Cleaning

Levels Dryer H/L?

Heating

Cleaning

Start OK

4.4 Data input for the set plate (This procedure is necessary when loading the plate.)

(1) Press the key to display the .

(2) Press the key to display , which is a lower

level of the menu.

(3) Use the key to select the data registration number, plate type, plate

width, or length of plate roll, then press the key to flash the cursor

(indicating mode change).

(4) Press the key after changing the data using the or key.

• Input the plate data and press the key. Press the key once to call

up the display and press the key once more to call up

the display and switch to the on-line mode.

(Example)

1) Selection of Data Memory Channel (From M0 to M3)

Press the key in order to start the

cursor key flashing and select M0 to

M9 using the key or the

key. Press the key to register the

data channel.

2) Selection of plate type (From F100 to F175)

Press the key or the key to

move the cursor to the F100 display

(plate type). Press the key to

start the cursor flashing. Select the

plate type (F175, R175) using the

key or the key and press

the key to register the plate type.

3) Selection of the plate width (From 404 to 414)

Press the key or the key to

move the cursor to the 404 display

(plate width). Press the key to

start the cursor flashing. Select the

plate width using the key or the

key and press the key to

ENT.

Start OK

< Plate Data >

ENT.

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M0 F175 414 61m

M3 F100 404 37m

If setting M3

Cursor

M3 F100 404 37m

M3 F175 404 61m

M3 F175 414 61m

ENT.

< Plate Data >

M0 R 1 7 5 414 00m

ENT.

Note

ENT.

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4) Inputting the value for the remaining amount of plate (61m to 46m)

Press the key or the key to

move the cursor to the remaining

amount display. Press the key or

the key to start the cursor

flashing. Change the remaining

amount using the key or the

key and register the value with

the key.

*Press the key to return to the original menu when you finish changing settings.

4.5 Execution of Pre. Feed command (This procedure is necessary

when loading the plate.)

Close the plate setting cover after the plate roll is set.

(1) Return the menu to the upper level menu using the key.

(2) Select Pre. Feed (preliminary feeding mode) using the key.

Press the key to move to the lower level menu

for the preliminary feeding mode.

(3) Use the key to set the plate feeding number to either "1" or "3" -- for

"Feed Count 1".

(4) Start preliminary feeding with the key.

- Press the key after the preliminary feeding. Press the key once to

call up the display. Press the key once more to call up the

display and switch to the on-line mode.

- Normally, a preliminary feeding must be performed to remove the fogged area

after loading a new plate.

Start OK

< Plate Data >

ENT.

M3 F175 414 61m

M3 F175 414 41m

ENT.

< Plate Data >

ENT.

Note

ENT.

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4.6 Exposure

The machine has two exposure modes: remote exposure which performs exposure using data provided from the host computer, and local exposure which performs laser test exposure and re-exposure.

•

Remote exposure

After entering remote mode (ON LINE lamp is lit), give the exposure command through the host computer (RIP computer). While exposure is in progress, "Exposing ***%" is displayed on the panel display. "***%" indicates the percentage currently exposed. [Display during remote exposure] The panel display changes as shown below during the exposure.

•

Local exposure

[Laser Test Expo.]

(1) Confirmation and input of the plate type, resolution and light intensity

1) Use the key to call up display.

2) Select using the key and press the key.

3) Press the key while is displayed.

4) Plate type, resolution and light intensity are displayed.

(Example) (F175 1200 dpi Light intensity 200)

5) Press the key to change the resolution. Select the desired

resolution from among 12 (1200 dpi), 15 (1500 dpi), 18 (1800 dpi)

and 24(2400dpi) using the key. Register the resolution using

the key.

6) Press the key to move the cursor to the light intensity value

display and then press the key.

7) Change the light intensity value using the key or the key.

Press the key to register the light intensity value.

Press the key to return to the previous menu if no change is necessary or

setting is discontinued.

Data transmission start Data transmission end

Image data exposure start

Image data exposure end

Plate is being discharged

Completion

<Laser>

ENT.

< Plate Data >

Laser Test Expo.

Data Transferring

Exposing 0%

Exposing 100%

Discharging

Complete

ENT.

F175 (1 2) 200

ENT.

Note

ENT.

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(2) Exposure

1) Press the key to call up display. Move the

cursor to the Laser Test Expo. display and press the key.

2) After Laser Test Expo. display appears, Y N is displayed. Choose

'Y' with the cursor key and press the key. The laser test

exposure will start. (Refer to '6-2 Laser menu')

- When the cursor key is at 'N', press the key to call up the

display.

- After completion of the test exposure, press the key once to call up the

display and press the key oncemore to return to .

- When re-adjustment of the light intensity is necessary, change the light

intensity value following step (1)-6 in the procedure above.

[Exposure Clear] The image data which remains in the hard disk drive will be re-exposed if exposure is interrupted during remote exposure (e.g., because of a plate end signal). It is possible for the hard disk to keep up to 2 separations of image data. Image data that has been exposed can be re-exposed.

1. Press the key to call up the display.

2. Select the key and press the key to move to the display for re-exposure.

3. Select in the display. Pressing the key shows the display for selecting unexposed or exposed data.

4. Pressing the key in the display brings up the

display.

Unexposure EXEC............Image data on the hard disk drive, which has not

yet been exposed.

Exposed EXEC.................Image data which has already been exposed.

Select EXEC and press the key to start exposure.

5. Select and press the key to erase image data on the

hard disk drive.

- When is displayed, use the key (the red reset key)

to return to the previous window. Then press the key to return to the

window.

- Though the hard disk drive can keep image data for up to 2 separations, you

cannot select the separation data to be output.

< Plate Data >

Non Exposure Data

Laser Test Expo.

ENT.

Note

ENT.

Laser Test Expo.

<Laser>

Start OK

< Image Data >

< Plate Data >

ENT.

Exposure

Exposure Clear

ENT.

<Exposed EXEC

Unexposure EXEC>

ENT.

Exposure Clear

ENT.

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4.7 Processor section

The processing chemicals are applied to the plate while it is being transferred in the SDP-Eco 1630 III's built-in processor section. The processor section

also includes a final rinsing process which cleans the developed plates and

thus reduces paper media waste (from processing chemical stains) at the start

of printing.

You must thoroughly read "1.3 Handling processing chemicals".

• Preparing and pouring processing chemical

1) Fasten a replenishment cap on the replenisher bottle which contains the

processing chemical and set it in the tank.

Be sure to set the bottle in the appropriate tank since the SLM-EAC and SLM-EST cause different (opposing) effects.

• Processing chemical replenishment

As the processing chemical decreases, the liquid level in the tank goes down

and finally the "Empty EST" or "Empty EAC" message appears on the display

(accompanied by a buzzer sound). Replenish the processing chemical

following the procedure below.

Replenish the processing chemical and replace the processing bottle

following the procedure below.

1) Press the key to turn off the buzzer.

2) Open the front door.

3) Add processing chemical from the container (10 liters) to the replenisher

bottle.

4) Put the cap back on the replenisher bottle and set it in the tank.

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Rinse water replenisher bottle

Washing tank

Waste water hose

SLM-EST drainage hose

SLM-EST replenisher bottle

Processor rack

SLM-EST processing chemical tank

SLM-EAC replenisher bottle

SLM-EAC processing chemical tank

SLM-EAC drainage hose

Cap

Waste chemical vat

Waste chemical tank

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• Processing chemical replacement

Replace the processing chemical every three months regardless of the number

of plates processed.

•

Preparing rinse water

1) Pour approximately 1 liter of water into the rinse water replenisher bottle

and set it in the washing tank.

2) Always make sure that the bottle is filled with water before turning ON

the power switch.

3) After turning ON the power, reset the counter in the <Rinse> menu with

the following operation.

[Procedure]

(1) Push the key to display .

(2) Select using the key, and then push the key.

(3) Using the key, align the cursor to "CLR" in the

menu.

(4) Push the key to reset the counter.

If the washing tank becomes empty of water, this will adversely affect the plate's image quality. Replenish the rinse water everyday before starting operation. Replace the water in the washing tank every month. Replacement frequency may vary depending on the quality of the water and the season.

• Confirming the remaining amount of rinse water and replenishment

When the rinse water is running out and needs to be replenished, the "Rinse

Tank Check" message appears in the display, causing the buzzer to sound.

Confirm the remaining amount of rinse water and replenish it as necessary.

1) Press the key to turn the buzzer OFF.

2) Open the front door.

3) Remove the rinse water replenishing bottle and replenish it with rinse

water.

4) Return the rinse water replenishing bottle to its original position, and then

close the front door.

- Pressing the key to delete the above message in the display does not

reset the software counter, causing the message to appear in the display and

the buzzer to sound a while after the key has been pressed. To reset the

counter, open the front door, and then confirm the remaining amount of rinse

water, or display the window in the users menu, and then perform a

counter clearance operation. (For detailed operation, refer to the section

"Preparing Rinse Water.")

<Rinse>

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<Rinse>

< Plate Data >

ENT.

Count 150 CLR

Caution

ENT.

Note

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- If the output data is sent from the host computer to the recorder while

the above warning is being issued, the warning disappears, executing output operation. After output operation has been completed, the warning message appears and the buzzer sounds again.

• Handling waste liquid

Scale lines indicating capacity are marked on the waste chemical tank.

Observe the scale line carefully and dispose of the processing chemical before

it reaches the 10-liter line.

When the waste chemical tank is full, the "Waste tank check" message appears

and a buzzer sounds. (Images cannot be read at this time.)

Dispose of the processing chemical following the procedure below.

1) Press the key to turn off the buzzer.

2) Remove the cap from the waste chemical tank and dispose of the waste

chemical in the tank.

3) Put the cap back on the now empty tank and put it back in the waste

chemical vat.

- The waste chemical tank weighs approximately 11 kilograms when it is full, so please be very careful when handling it. (Refer to "1.3 Handling processing chemicals".)

- Be careful when handling the hose attached to the waste chemical cap. Using a crimped or twisted hose can cause chemical leakage.

• If the machine is not used for a long period

Before deactivating the machine for a long time (7 days or more), always drain the water in the rinse water replenisher bottle.

If the machine has not been used for a long time, the processor rack roller may

stick and not rotate smoothly.

Follow the procedure below so that the processor rack roller will rotate

smoothly.

1) Open the front door.

2) Remove the replenisher bottle

from the tank.

3) Hold the handle in the processor

rack section and slightly pull out

the processor rack.

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Handle

Processor rack

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4.8 Collecting exposed plates

Exposed plates are discharged into the plate receiving tray. The SDP-Eco 1630 II discharges plates image-side down. Adjust the length of the discharge

retainer arm to accommodate the maximum length of the plates used.

It is possible to continuously collect plates (up to 50 consecutive sheets). However, we cannot guarantee trouble-free collection of such large numbers of plates if the machine is indiscriminately discharging plates of different lengths or if the plate type is frequently being changed.

4.9 Turning OFF the power supply and inspection at shutdown

Always, before shutting down the machine, press the power ON/OFF key to

perform the final inspection. When is displayed in the on-line mode,

press the key to return to the local mode and then press the power

ON/OFF key.

The required final inspection includes checking the chemical level in the

waste chemical tank and releasing the plate nip by turning the nip roller

clearance handle to its vertical position. Roller cleaning is also performed

during the final inspection. If this procedure is not followed, transfer errors

may occur or masters exposed on the following day may be stained or marred.

If this procedure is not followed, transfer errors may occur or plates exposed

on the following day may be stained or marred.

It is not necessary to turn ON/OFF the main power for a weekday shut-down.

For weekend inspections: at shut-down, first turn OFF the machine,

completely clean the roller, and finally turn OFF the main power supply (at

the breaker).

Start OK

4) To rotate the roller, turn the handle

in the direction indicated by the

arrow in the figure.

Rotate the roller with the handle.

Caution

Chapter 4 Operation

When shutting down the machine by pressing the power ON/OFF key, the

dehumidifying heater will automatically run unless the main power is also shut

down. The dehumidifying heater attached below the plate setting section inhibits

condensation in the machine by heating plates when humidity is high and

temperature is low. The low temperature keeps the machine away from fire

danger.

During the final inspection, do not open the front door until the display panel is turned off; otherwise the final inspection will stop in the middle of the operation.

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Chapter 5 Menus and panel displays

The display panel shows the performance status of the SDP-Eco 1630 III, its

error messages, etc.

5.1 User menu

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• Operation status

[Remote and local]

In the remote mode, it is possible to expose data transferred from the host

computer (RIP computer). In the local mode, exposure data from the host

computer (RIP computer) cannot be accepted.

The local mode includes a "User menu" (including user maintenance

functions) and a "Maintenance menu".

[User menu]

The "User menu" provides the basic commands necessary to operate the

machine.

[Maintenance menu]

If a command or a dialog for a command that is not included in the User

menu list appears, immediately press the key several times to return

to the User menu. (Do NOT press the key.) This menu is used to adjust the SDP-Eco 1630 III.

[Standby mode]

In remote mode, if no command is sent to the machine for 10 minutes, it

enters the standby mode.

The standby mode will be canceled whenever a command is given or

when any key on the panel except the key is pressed.

Recovery time will differ depending on whether the machine has been in standby

mode for more than 10 minutes. If the machine was left idle for more than 10

minutes, recovery will take longer because a cleaning routine is performed for

the processor roller.

[Auto power OFF]

When this machine is left in the local mode for two hours, a cleaning

routine is performed for the processor roller and the power is turned OFF

automatically.

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Note

5.2 Panel operation

• Power ON/OFF key

Press this key to turn OFF the power supply to the machine and shut it

down (after cleaning the processor roller). To re-start the machine, press

the Power ON/OFF key again.

This key only works in the first local status display and does not work at

all in the remote status.

[Final inspection display]

Final inspection Always press the Power ON/OFF key when the operation ends.

• Remote mode display

The following display appears on the panel while the remote mode is selected.

START OK

The ON LINE lamp is lit while this is displayed.

Pressing the key shows the current state of the plate.

Pressing the key shows the number of images in data remaining on the

hard disk drive.

•

Menu/command selection

Use the key, keys, and key to select menus or

commands. The key brings up the menu level in the remote and local

modes. The keys switch the menu level between remote and local.

The keys are used to shift between commands. Selectable

commands appear with one of their letters underlined. You can select

commands on the right by pressing the right key and commands on the left

with the left key.

Pressing the key when a ">" mark is shown at the right edge of the menu

display shows the next (hidden) menu to the right. (Simply reverse this step

to move to hidden menus on the left.) When you find the desired menu, press

the key. Proceed to the next menu.

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Waste Tank? Nip Free Cleaning Power OFF

HDD 1/2

Amount of image data which has not yet been exposed.

Amount of image data in the hard disk drive.

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• Switch the mode between remote and local

Remote Mode Local Mode

Start OK <Plate Data>

• Shift between commands (Example)

1st hierarchy <Maintenance>

2nd hierarchy Cutter Processor> <Ver SCSI-ID>

• Command execution

There are two types of commands: one which activates machine functions

such as preliminary feeding and cutter-processor commands, and one which is

used, for example, to set numerical values.

For commands in which numerical values can be changed (Example:

Referring to P27 "4.4 Data input for the set plate")

Use the to move the cursor to the numerical value display. Press the

key to start the display flashing and change the displayed value. (In

some modes the numerical value display starts flashing from the time it is first

displayed.)

The or key increases/decreases a numerical value.

Press the key when the desired number appears.

If you wish to reset a value or interrupt the setting procedure, press the

key to return to the upper menu level without changing the currently set value

and re-start the setting procedure from the beginning by selecting the same

command.

For commands in which numerical values can not be changed (Example:

Referring to P28 "4.5 Execution of Pre. Feed command")

Use the to select the desired command. Then press the key to

execute it.

Repeatedly press the key until Start OK is displayed to return to the on-

line mode.

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Chapter 6 User menu

It is possible to set values affecting the machine's operation state from the user

menu. Note that some settings from the host computer are given priority and

they will be automatically changed if the host computer resets them.

Refer to '5.2 Panel operation' for details on key operation.

6.1 Plate data

The command is used to enter information on the plate to be

loaded.

• Data channel

The data channel stores the plate information. 10 different sets of plate

parameter data can be stored (from M0 to M9). The plate information consists

of plate type, plate width, remaining amount, and the set laser (depends on the

resolution for the respective plate type).

•

Plate type

You can only use the following three types of plates.

• Plate width

Each plate can be set to the following widths (displayed in mm).

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Plate type

Data

channel

Plate width

Remaining

amount

Sample panel display

M1 F175 404 60m

   

Note

Panel display

F175

F100

R175

Plate model

SDP-FRm175

SDP-FR100

SDP-RR175

Remarks

Polyester base

t 0.175 mm

Polyester base

t 0.100 mm

Paper base

t 0.175 mm

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• Remaining amount of plate

The remaining amount of plate should be set in meter units when you use a

new plate.

The initial setting value is 0 meter.

The remaining amount of plate is shown in 1 meter increments (0 to 75

meters) in the remote mode display

The remaining amount value is calculated by subtracting the exposed plate

length from the plate length set by the operator. The plate length for

preliminary feeding is also subtracted.

However, the accuracy of the remaining length measurement is not

guaranteed. Please regard this value simply as a reference guide.

6.2 Laser menu

The laser menu contains a command to set the laser for exposing the current

plate.

• Resolution setting

(12) ......1200dpi

(15) ......1500dpi

(18) ......1800dpi

(24) ......2400dpi

• Laser setting

From the panel, you can set the exposure laser for each resolution to be used

with the current plate.

1) Set the resolution and laser value.

2) If necessary, expose a trial sheet to adjust the laser.

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Sample panel display

Plate type

F175 (12) 200

Resolution

Laser value

Chapter 6 User menu

• Laser test exposure

The plate is exposed using a specific pattern to determine the most suitable

laser for each resolution. (The selected resolution is displayed on the panel

display.) The table on the previous page shows the exposure resolution

pattern. Resolution code lines are shown at the bottom of the exposed pattern.

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100%

50%

95%

Light intensity value

Resolution code lines

1200 dpi ..... 2 lines

1500 dpi ..... 3 lines

1800 dpi ..... 4 lines

2400 dpi ..... 5 lines

+10

(Example1200dpi)

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6.3 Pre. Feed menu

Whenever you set a new plate, a "Pre. Feed" operation is performed to

eliminate any fogged sections at the leading edge.

From the display panel, you can select whether to feed 1 or 3 sheets for this

operation. The length of each sheet is 500 mm, so if you perform a 3-sheet

preliminary feed, 1500 mm of plate will be cut, fed and disposed of.

If there are still darkened or fogged areas on the plate, perform another

preliminary feed.

6.4 Image Data menu

The SDP-Eco 1630 III incorporates a hard disk drive buffer to avoid idle time

due to differences in calculation speed between itself and the host, and to

enable quick re-exposure after an exposure was interrupted (e.g., if you use

the stop key or the plate ends).

Data written in the hard disk drive can be exposed or erased in the local mode.

Select the "Exposure" command to expose the data and the "Clear" command

to erase it.

6.5 Mode menu

In this menu, you can operate the punch (option), select a dryer level, and set

the buzzer response for different key operations.

Set the punch to ON to punch plates before image exposure or set it to OFF if

punching is not necessary.

If the machine does not contain a punch unit, the "Un-mounted" message

appears.

• Punch specifications

Two types of punch unit options can be set: the DS punch (for alternately

positionable punch) and the BELL punch.

The distance between punch holes is fixed, so it is impossible to change the

distance depending on the plate width.

[DS punch] [BELL punch]

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220

Leading side

386.5

Cut line

Dedicated for 335mm width plates

12 x 16

10 x 16

5 x 8

Note

Chapter 6 User menu

• Dryer level selection

When setting the dryer temperature, you can select either automatic or manual

(Hi or Low). Select the temperature setting which suits your plate type and

the environmental conditions.

If you select automatic setting, the dryer temperature will be set to "Hi" for

FR100 and FRm175 plates, and "Low" for RR175.

• Stand-by mode ON/OFF

Either activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) the stand-by mode as follows.

ON: The Stand-by mode is active.

OFF: The Stand-by mode is inactive.

6.6 Maintenance menu

This menu is used when a plate is jammed, the processor is operating, etc.

• Cutter

If a plate is jammed in the machine, the cutter can often be used to help free

and discharge the plate. The cutter returns to its original position after cutting

a plate.

• Processor

The processor can be activated independently of the exposure unit.

• VER

This command displays the version numbers of the software in the machine (MCON software which controls SDP-Eco 1630 III operations and SRAM

software which controls the SCSI interface).

• SCSI-ID

This command allows you to set/reset SCSI-IDs. Note that after changing a

SCSI-ID setting, you must turn OFF the power and reboot the entire system including the SDP-Eco 1630 III itself.

6.7 Rinse

The machine is provided with the software counter that functions to warn

operators when the rinse water lowers than the designated level. The warning

is issued in a message and does not prevent output operations.

• When the recorder has received the exposure data from the host computer

(RIP computer) while the "Rinse Tank Check" message is displayed, this

message disappears, and then the exposure is performed. After the exposure

has been finished, the "Rinse Tank Check" message is displayed again.

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• The alarm function in this machine has been set to OFF before shipment at

the factory.

(Settings 000 = OFF)

• The consumption rate of rinse water may be different depending on the

settings in the machine. Set the consumption rate with the following

procedure.

[Procedure] (In cases where the current values are changed to "150".)

(1) Push the key to display the window.

(2) Select with the key, and then push the key.

(3) When is displayed, make sure that the cursor is placed

under the setting, and then push the key.

(4) Push either the key (Increase) or the key (Decrease) to set the

settings to "150".

(5) After changing the setting, push the key to confirm the setting.

(6) Push the key two times to display the window.

Use "120 to 160" as a reference value. Adjust the rate of rinse water reduction

depending on the installation conditions of the machine.

(Adjustable range: 50 to 300. Note that using "000" deactivates this function.)

[Notes for adjustment]

(1) When the "Rinse Tank Check" message is displayed.

If the replenishing bottle is empty, decrease the setting.

If there is a lot of rinse water left in the bottle, increase the setting.

(2) To deactivate the software counter function, use "000" as a setting value.

Be sure to reset the counter by "CLR" after you have adjusted the setting.

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< Plate Data >

< Rinse >

Count 150 CLR

Note

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< Plate Data >

Chapter 7 Maintenance

7.1 Cutter blade replacement

If the edge of the cutter becomes notched, chipped or curved after cutting a

plate, the blade must be replaced.

The cutter blade should be replaced regularly both to prevent transfer jams

and problems due to cutting errors, and to maximize the machine's overall

performance.

Always replace the blade after cutting two plate rolls and/or every 30 days

regardless of the number of plates cut.

Replacement procedure

1) Turn OFF the power switch.

2) Open the front door.

3) Remove the cutter unit cover.

4) Insert the cutter blade between

the cutter blade guides (upper

and lower) in the direction

indicated by the arrow in the

figure and secure it in the

designated position.

-Use the accompanying cutter blade or NT cutter blades (85 mm), which are commercially available.

-Align the back side of the cutter with the cutter carriage guide and tighten the set screw with a coin.

5) Return the cutter unit, cover, and

front door to their original

positions. Turn ON the power

switch and check the cutter's

performance in the maintenance

mode.

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Remove the cutter unit cover.

Cutter carriage

Set screw

Back side of cutter blade

Cutter blade guide (upper)

Cutter blade guide (lower)

Cutter guide

Caution

Cutter blade replacement procedure label

Caution

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7.2 Cylindrical lens cleaning

The SDP-Eco 1630 III incorporates a

highly accurate optical system in

which the lens is positioned

extremely close to the exposed

surface.

Therefore, if the lens is soiled with

dirt or dust due to environmental

conditions, for example, it may show

up as a vertical line (white or black).

1)If a vertical line appears, open the

front door, loosen the two screws on

the cylindrical lens unit, and remove

the entire unit by gently pulling it out

toward the operator.

2)Inspect the lens under a bright

fluorescent light to check its

cleanliness and, if there is any dirt or

dust, clean it off with a blower.

Do not use compressed air when cleaning the lens.

3)Never touch the lens with your hand

or any kind of tool. These lens can

be easily scratched and may require

replacement.

The plate will be fogged after you replace the lens. Before the next operation, feed one sheet through the machine.

4)Re-assemble the cylindrical lens unit,

reversing the previous procedure. Be

sure to firmly re-insert the unit as far

back as it will go into the machine

chassis.

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Cylindrical lens

Clean it off with a blower

Remove the entire unit by gently pulling it out toward the operator.

Cylindrical lens unit

Screw

Caution

Chapter 7 Maintenance

7.3 Filter cleaning

Since a clogged filter mesh will seriously affect exposure results, clean the

filter at least every three months.

1) Turn OFF the power supply.

2) Remove the filter frame from the

machine.

3) Remove the filter and cleanse it

with the cleaner (with the frame

attached).

4) Remount the filter frame back in

its original position.

If the filter is not mounted, the cylindrical lens will immediately be soiled with dust and dirt. Also, the plate surface will become scratched.

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Remove the filter frame using both hands.

Clean the filter using a cleaner.

Filter

Caution

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7.4 Punch dust removal

When the punch unit (option) is mounted, it is necessary to periodically

remove the accumulated punch dust. Too much punch dust may cause

trouble. Be sure to remove the punch dust following the steps below.

If the "Punch Dust Check" warning message is displayed on the operation panel, be sure to remove the punch dust (punching has been performed more than 1000 times).

1) Open the plate setting cover and

turn the upper nip roller handle

until it is horizontal to rewind the

plate. Remove the plate.

2) Remove the punch box cover at

the bottom of the entrance roller

where the plate is inserted. The

cover is only attached with a

magnet, so it can be easily

removed by manually pulling on

it.

3) The punch dust is collected in the

punch box. Carefully remove the

box and discard the dust.

4) Re-assemble the punch unit by

reversing the above procedure.

Remove the plate

Punch box cover

Remove the box

Caution

7.5 Cleaning the processor section

After repeated prepress operations, silver residue from plates, paper dust,

chemicals, etc. may stick to the tank and/or processor rack, and stain

subsequent separations.

- Always clean the sections shown below when you replace the processing

chemical every three months.

- Always follow the procedures in "4.9 Turning OFF the power supply and

inspection at shutdown" on page 34 before shutting down the machine.

You must thoroughly read "1.3 Handling processing chemicals".

• Cleaning the processor rack

1) Turn OFF the main power switch.

2) Lay out the maintenance mat.

3) Open the front door and remove

the replenisher bottle.

4) Discard the SLM-EAC and

SLM-EST into the waste chemi-

cal tank.

5) Hold the handle for the processor

rack section and pull out the

processor rack until it touches the

stopper.

• Resetting the punch counter

1) Pressing the key bring up the window on the display

panel.

2) Press the key to select the and then Press the key.

3) Press the key when is displayed.

4) When is displayed, press the key to bring up the

display and then select CLR.

5) Press the key resets the punch counter.

ENT.

< COUNT••••CLR

<MODE>

PUNCH DRYER >

ENT.

<MODE>

< Plate Data >

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Maintenance mat

Waste chemical tank

Replenisher bottle

SLM-EST waste chemical hose

SLM-EAC waste chemical hose

Caution

Note

6) Grip the left and right stay rails

on the processor rack to remove

the rack, and carry it to the place

you have prepared for the

cleaning operation.

The processor rack weighs approximately 6.5 kg(14.3 lbs), so please be very careful when handling it.

7) Remove the overflow tray.

8) Remove the supply guides for

SLM-EAC and SLM-EST from

the processor rack.

The processing chemical supply guide must face upward toward its diffusion sheet. If it faces downward, the sheet may become curved or bent, and cause an activation error.

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Overflow tray

Processor rack

Processing chemical supply guide (SLM-EST)

Processing chemical supply guide (SLM-EAC)

Processor rack

Stay

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If the diffusion sheet is curved or bent, loosen the sheet retainer on the processing chemical supply guide and replace the sheet with a stand-ard diffusion sheet.

9) Wash the processing chemical supply guide diffusion sheets (SLM-EAC

x 2, SLM-EST x 1) with water and wipe them dry with a clean cloth.

10) Wash the processor rack and overflow tray with water.

The synthetic rubber used for the processor rack roller is susceptible to high temperatures, so don't wash it with water that is warmer than 40˚C. Never use

detergent or other cleaning solutions.

11) Re-attach the supply guides to the processor rack.

• Cleaning the processing chemical

tank and filter

Always clean the processing chemical tank and filter when you replace the processing chemical every three months or after processing 1000m

plates.

1) Lift the upper cover for the

processing tank and pull out the

tank.

- The upper cover for SLM-EAC is attached to a panel heater, so it may be very hot. Be very careful when performing this operation.

- Sensor cords are connected to the upper cover. Do not forcibly pull at these cords.

Diffusion sheet

SLM-EST

SLM-EAC

Upper cover

Processing tank

Brush bar

Note

Caution

Note

2) Remove the filter installed in the

processing chemical tank.

3) Wash the filter and processing

chemical tank with water.

4) Re-install the filter in the

processing chemical tank.

Pull the cylindrical filter down

over the filter attachment

section in the processing

chemical tank.

The filter must always be installed. If you attempt to operate this machine without a filter, the processing chemical supply pipe will become clogged and seriously affect subsequent results.

5) Return the processing chemical tank to its original position and replace

its upper cover.

Since the heater is attached to the tank's upper cover, be sure the cover is properly seated into the top of the tank to prevent the heater from overheating.

• Cleaning the processing chemical

supply pipe

Always clean the processing chemical supply pipe when you replace the processing chemical every three months.

1) Remove the processing chemical

supply pipes (for SLM-EAC,

rinse water, and SLM-EST).

2) Remove the supply hose from the

processing chemical supply pipe.

3) Clean the processing chemical

supply pipe.

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Supply hose

Processing chemical supply pipe (SLM-EST)

Processing chemical supply pipe (SLM-EAC)

Processing chemical supply pipe (rinse water)

Supply hose

Processing chemical supply pipe

Caution

Filter

Note

4) Attach the supply pipe to the

processing chemical supply hose.

5) Install the processing chemical

supply pipe.

When the processing chemical supply pipe is clogged, clean the pipe regardless of the time elapsed.

• Cleaning the nip roller and exit roller

(upper)

Always clean the rinse water nip roller and upper exit roller after processing 1000 plates or every month.

1) Loosen the set screw (with a

coin) to remove the left processor

rail.

2) Pull out the left processor rail

toward the operator side.

3) Lift up and remove the rinse

water nip roller.

The rinse water nip roller weighs approximately 2 kilograms, so please be very careful when handling it.

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Screw section

Hole

Processor rail (left)

Set screw

Rinse water nip roller

Exit roller (upper)

Caution

Note

Slit

Processor rail (left)

Caution

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4) Lift up and remove the upper exit roller.

5) Clean the rinse water nip roller and upper exit roller.

6) Wipe the rinse water nip roller until dry. Wring water lightly from the

upper exit roller. Re-attach both in their original positions.

Always attach the upper exit roller on the left. If it is mistakenly attached on the right, the plate might dry unevenly or a drying error might occur.

7) Re-attach the overflow tray in its

original position.

8) Insert the back side of the left

processor rail in the slit in the

side panel.

9) Secure the left processor rail

using the set screw.

Securely fix the set screw using a coin.

10) Re-attach the processor rack back in its original position.

• Cleaning the exit roller (lower)

Always clean the rinse water

after processing 1000 plates

or every month.

1) Follow the previous steps from

"1)" through "4)" to clean the

upper exit roller as well as the

rinse nip roller. Leave the

machine with the upper exit

roller removed.

2) Drain the water in the washing

tank into the waste chemical

container.

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Caution

Rinse water drain hose

Container for waste chemical

Note

nip roller and lower exit roller

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3) Remove the two set screws, and

then the roller fixing bracket

4) Remove the overflow tray.

5) Loosen the set screw to remove

the left tray rail.

6) Pull out the left tray rail toward

the operator side.

7) Slightly loosen the two set

screws for the washing tank

retainer using a coin.

8) Move the washing tank retainer

to a lower position.

Set screw

Roller fixing bracket

Left tray rail

Set screw

Washing tank retainer

Set screw

9) Pull out the washing tank 30 to

40 mm toward the operator side

and remove it (toward the right).

10) Pull the lower exit roller toward

you. Now you can remove the

bearing for a roller.

11) Remove the lower exit roller by

lifting the thumb ring installed to

the roller.

12) Clean the lower exit roller.

13) Wipe the roller until they are dry,

and re-attach them back in their

original positions.

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Exit roller (lower)

Bearing for a roller

Exit roller (lower)

Thumb ring

Washing tank

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14) Attach the bearing for a roller to

the lower exit roller.

15) Install the lower exit roller by

slightly rotating it in such a

manner that the pin in the

coupling properly engages the

groove in the lower exit roller.

If the groove in the lower exit

roller properly engages the

pin in the coupling, the lower

exit roller rotates only

counterclockwise.

16) Install the other necessary parts

reversing the order of steps you

followed when you removed

them.

7.6 Cleaning the washing tank

Clean the washing tank every one month to prevent contamination with

slime or mold.

You must thoroughly read "1.3 Handling processing chemicals".

1) Turn OFF the main power switch.

2) Lay out the maintenance mat.

3) Open the front door and remove

the replenisher bottle.

4) Insert the SLM-EST drain port in

the processing chemical collec-

tion hole (located in the upper

cover of the tank).

Bearing for a roller

Exit roller (lower)

Groove

Processing chemical collection hole

Drain port for SLM-EST

Caution

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Left tray rail

Set screw

5) Remove the rinse water repleni-

sher bottle and drain the water in

the washing tank into the waste

chemical container.

6) Hold the handle on the processor rack section and pull out the processor

rack until it touches the stopper.

7) Grip the left and right stay rails along the sides of the processor rack to

remove it, and carry it to a convenient work place.

The rinse water nip roller weighs approximately 6.5 kg(14.3 lbs), so please be very careful when handling it.

8) Remove the overflow tray.

9) Loosen the set screw to remove

the left tray rail.

Rinse water replenisher bottle

Rinse water drain hose

Container for waste chemical

Caution

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10) Pull out the left tray rail toward

the operator side.

11) Remove the hose in the lower

side of the washing tank from the

tube connector section.

The hose usually still contains water, so be careful not to spatter it around when you remove the hose.

12) Slightly loosen the two set

screws for the washing tank

retainer using a coin.

13) Move the washing tank retainer

to a lower position.

Tube connector

Hose

Washing tank

Caution

Washing tank retainer

Set screw

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Washing tank

Washing tank retainer

Set screw

Washing tank

Attachment section

Guide plate

14) Pull out the washing tank 30 to

40 mm toward the operator side

and remove it (toward the right).

15) Clean the washing tank with

water.

16) Insert the operator side of the

washing tank into the rectangular

slot in the processor. (See

illustration on the left.)

Slide the washing tank in

horizontally.

17) Set the back of the washing tank

on the guide plate and insert the

washing tank pressing it against

the left side of the guide.

18) Secure the operator side of the

tank with the washing tank

retainer.

Washing tank

Note

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- Before securing the washing tank, lift the near end of the tank and its retainer as high up as possible

- Securely tighten the set screws using a coin.

19) Plug the removed hose back into

the tube connector.

20) Insert the back of the left tray rail

into the slit in the guide plate.

21) Secure the left tray rail with set

screws.

7.7 Replacing the diffusion sheet (SLM-EAC, SLM-EST)

1) Remove the processing chemical

supply guides from the processor

rack.

2) Loosen the two set screws for

each processing chemical supply

guide to remove the diffusion

sheet.

Slit

Left tray rail

Caution

Processor rack

Processing chemical supply guide (SLM-EST)

Processing chemical supply guide (SLM-EAC)

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Tip of the brush

3) Put the accompanying diffusion

sheet between the processing

chemical supply guide and

retaining bracket, then re-secure

the guides with set screws again.

Re-attach the brush bar in its

original position.

If the diffusion sheet (ELM-

EAC) is curved, mount it as

shown in figure on the left.

When a processing chemical supply guide (SLM-EAC) is attached, make sure the tip of the brush bar touches the roller.

Set screw

Retaining bracket

Diffusion sheet

Brush bar

Processing chemical diffusion guide (SLM-EAC)

Diffusion sheet

Retaining bracket

Processing chemical supply guide (SLM-EST)

Diffusion sheet

Retaining bracket

Set screw

Diffusion sheet

Note

Caution

7.8 List of expendable parts

- After 25000 prepress processes, a "Pump Check" message appears on the

display panel when the power switch is turned ON.

This indicates that it is time to replace the pump, so please contact the

serviceman and request a pump replacement.

Always replace the pump units for EAC and EST at the same time.

Clear this panel display by pressing the RESET key and continue the initial

inspection.

- Average lifetime varies depending on the usage condition (input voltage,

ambient environment, temperature, humidity, and daily maintenance).

- When expendable parts noted in the list must be replaced, customers will be

charged for labor and parts costs even if the equipment is still within its

warrantee period.

7.9 How to order parts

The SDP-Eco 1630 III has many parts, some of which users can replace on

their own and some which require service personnel to replace. If you wish

to order any parts, please do the following:

(1) Indicate whether you just need the parts, or whether you need to have

them replaced by service personnel.

(2) Information from your warranty or machine name plate

i) Model: SDP-Eco 1630 III

ii) Serial number

(3) Names and numbers of necessary parts, quantities, date required

Please be aware that new models may be developed and specifications

may change without notice, so parts may differ from those listed in this operation manual.

- Mitsubishi Paper Mills Ltd. takes no responsibility for improvements users may undertake on their own or in collaboration with another company.

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Parts name Parts code Unit When to replace

NT cutter blade 200400107

Pump unit (EAC)

Pump unit (EST)

Note

U1105011

U1105012

1 set (contains 10 blades)

1 set

After cutting

two plate rolls.

After completing 25000

prepress processes.

After completing 25000

prepress processes.

Caution

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Supervisor

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Day

Date

Every three

Period

As necessary

months.

As necessary

Every three

months.

SDP-Eco 1630 III Maintenance and Inspection Chart

Procedure

Discard the punch dust. (An alert

message appears after every 1000

punches.

Blow the dust and dirt off the lens with a

blower. (Be careful not to scratch the

Replace the blade following the noted

replacement procedure.

lens.)

Remove the filter and clean it.