Exile X2400.1 User Manual

User ManualOctober 2001P/N 614-105223

Revised April 2001RETURNED MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) FORMCUSTOMER INFORMATION:YOUR NAME: COMP

Revised April 2001~ THERMAL MEDIA ~OYO’s thermal imaging products are precisely aligned and adjusted at the factory for properoperation. The use of O

SPECIFICATIONSPrinting Method: ...Direct thermal technologyPrint

TABLE OF CONTENTS1.0 INTRODUCTION ...

11.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 General DescriptionThe OYO Instruments TechSetter thermal imager is a computer to film imagesetter forgraphic applications; it is

2Fig. 1Functional Block Diagram1.4 Mounting ConfigurationsThe TechSetter is housed in a rugged, low profile cabinet that is normally placed on ahorizo

3Fig. 2Table Top Configuration10.9 INCHES(27.7 CM)20.5 INCHES(52.1 CM)TOP VIEWFRONT VIEW23.5 INCHES(59.7 CM)

42.0 PRECAUTIONSDo not turn off the main power or pull the power cord from the wall outlet without firstturning off the POWER switch CB1 located on th

5indicator will be lit green when the TechSetter performs certain functions, such as mediacut and media form feed.3.2 KeypadMENUThis key allows the op

6Fig. 3Control Panel KeypadSTATUSON LINEMENU ON LINE CUT/PARM +FEED/PARM -ITEM ENTER

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73.3 Menu and Item ModesTable 1 shows the menus and menu items available with the basic TechSetterconfiguration. Detailed description of menu items i

83.4 Parameter SelectionITEMs for each of the three menus (SYSTEM, JOB, and IMAGE) and theirPARAMETER selections are listed in Tables 2, 3 and 4, resp

9Table 2 - ITEMS of SYSTEM MENUITEM PARAMETER DEFINITIONScan Line - Fixed @600dpi: = 1056 bytes per lineRaster line lengthSystem Test - Platen Accura

10Table 3 - ITEMS of JOB MENUITEM PARAMETER DEFINITIONImager Resolution - H: 600 dpi V: 600 dpi- H: 600 dpi V: 1200 dpi- H: 600 dpi V: 2400 dpiH

114.2 Basic TestsCHECKERBOARDThis test pattern displays checkerboard squares as shown in Figs. 4.FIG. 4CHECKERBOARD PATTERN

12PLATEN ACCURACYThis test checks the stepping accuracy of the TechSetter and prints the nominal distancelines with inch annotations. A sample patter

13NIB TESTThis test checks whether any failed nib of the print head exists. In addition to the leadingand tail mark lines, a vertical line of a half-

144.3 Advanced TestsOPEN-LOOP CHECKThis test is for the initial setting of the control parameters used in the Closed-loop Control ON:Absolute mode and

15Plot Calibration: This test is for the fine adjustment of the control parameters used in theClosed-loop Control ON: Absolute mode. Usually the plate

16The “Use external plot” mode:1. In this mode, it is assumed that the user has already had an output image of knownnominal length and also measured t

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17OVERLAY REF SETThis test is for the setting of the control parameters used in the Closed-loop Control ON:Overlap mode. The procedure is listed belo

18DOT SIZE TESTThis test is similar to the Contrast Test, except that the image is of mesh pattern, witheach square representing a 2x2 dot. The plot

194.4 Guideline for Selecting Contrast SettingNote that the use of inappropriate contrast setting for a specific media may void thewarranty on the pri

205.3 Errors from Electronic Subsystems Interfacing• "TE Interface error!"• "Unknown TE error"• "TEIF Comm error!"•

216.0 USER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCETo increase the reliability of the print head, the following cleaning procedure isrecommended. The use of this proc

226.5 Cleaning or Changing the Media Cleaning ClothFig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6Fig 7 Fig 8 Fig 9Notes:1. Open the Imager, remove the media rol

238. Check to see that the cloth is secure to the black roller and smooth full length as shown in Fig 9.9. Rotate the roller to let the overlap port

247.0 LIMITED WARRANTY OF THE THERMAL PRINT HEADWith regard to the warranty on the thermal print head the following minimumrequirements apply:• Only

25LIST of REVISIONSRev Date Brief Description of Change By

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Revised April 2001~ STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY ~OYO Instruments, LP (“OYO”) warrants its imagers (excluding print heads) for twelve (12) months. O

~ IMAGER CLEANING PROCEDURES ~To increase the reliability and useful life of your imager, OYO has designed the following cleaningprocedures. The reg

~ RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) PROCEDURES ~Revised April 2001OYO provides warranty support and service through its facilities in Houston, Texas

2-Person LiftFig.3ImagerFig. 2Place straps hereClosed Loop WheelBlack Platen RollerAcetate SheetAcetate SheetFig. 1