Chapter 4 Operation
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
•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.
Data transmission start Data transmission end
Data Transferring
Image data exposure start
Exposing 0%
Image data exposure end
Exposing 100%
Plate is being discharged
Discharging
Completion
Complete
•Local exposure
[Laser Test Expo.]
(1) Confirmation and input of the plate type, resolution and light intensity
1) | Use the MENU | key to call up |
| < Plate Data > |
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2) | Select <Laser> using the | key and press the key. | ||||||||
3) | Press the | key while | Laser Test Expo. | is displayed. | ||||||
4) | Plate type, resolution and light intensity are displayed. | |||||||||
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| F 1 7 5 ( 1 2 ) 2 0 0 |
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5)Pressthe 
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.
Note
Press the MENU key to return to the previous menu if no change is necessary or setting is discontinued.
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