Heidelberg Herkules Pro Manual

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Herkules PRO

Operation

Linotype-Hell


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Introduction

Installation

Operating and Display Elements

Starting the System

Operation

Service and Maintenance

Parameter Set-up

Technical Data

Appendix

Index


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Introduction

Description of the Unit and its Functions ............ 1-3

Operational Components of the Herkules PRO .. 1-7Notes on Operation of the Herkules PRO

with Two RIPs ......................................................... 1-8

Special Features of the Herkules PRO NP .......... 1-10

Special Features of the Herkules PRO M ............ 1-11

Special Features of the Herkules PRO

in the HerkulesPRO/Advantage............................. 1-12

Herkules PRO - Operation 1-1


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Introduction 1

PostScript files

RIP

Description of the Unit and its

Functions

The Herkules PRO is a high-precision laser recorderbased on the in-drum principle and is used to exposePostScript files.

The PostScript files are converted by the connected RIP(Raster Image Processor) and are sent to the Herkules.The Herkules PRO has two Speedway interfaces for theconnection of 2 RIPs (RIP 50, RIP 60, DeltaRIP) in anydesired combination.

The files are exposed on film or on paper in daylightoperation. A laser diode whose rays are in the visiblered spectrum is used as the light source.

The exposure format of 558 mm x 750 mm or of 558 mmx 735 mm (with the punch option) corresponds to themost important formats in printing.



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1 Introduction

Area imagesetter

Recording principle

The Herkules PRO is an area imagesetter. The recordingbeam does not record the composition work character for

character but instead moves line for line over the entirewidth of the material.This recording process requires that the PostScript filesare converted to image dot files (pixel files) by the KIP

before exposure begins. The number of image dots(pixels) per centimeter (lines/cm) or dots per inch (dpi)depends on the resolution selected.

The laser in the optical head emits a laser beam which ismodulated (lightened/darkened) according to the videodata transferred.The laser beam, formed correspondingly in the optical

head, is deflected via a rapidly rotating mirror.The deflected beam of the optical system which moves inaxial direction exposes the photographic material line byline.

1-4 Edition March 1996


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Introduction 1

Operational sequence inthe Herkules

The photographic material to be exposed is transportedout of the supply cassette into the exposure mold and is

held in position by a vacuum.Following this, the photographic material is exposed inthe way previously described.

The exposed photographic material is then transportedout of the exposure mold into the take-up cassette. In thisway, several exposures processes can take place insuccession.After the photographic material has been cut, the take-upcassette must be removed and the exposed materialdeveloped.

If an online automatic film processor is connected, Thephotographic material can be cut by a cutting commandafter every material feed. If there is no cutting command,the photographic material is automatically cut after themax. galley length has been reached. Exposed data are

not cut. The photographic material is transported to theonline automatic film processor via a transport channel.



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1 Introduction

Punch optionThere are three punch system options available in theHerkules PRO:

the "punch at the short side of the format" (side punch)and

two "punches at the long side of the format" (headpunch and foot punch).

However, since there is a large number of differentregister systems, customer-specific punch systems can

be installed in the Herkules PRO.

Three standard punch systems are available, each ofthem as head and side punch:-Bacher Control 2000-Stoesser-Grapho Metronic

1-6 Edition July 1995


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Introduction 1

Operational Components of the

Herkules PRO



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1 Introduction

Notes on Operation of the

Herkules PRO with Two RIPs

In order to use the system to its full potential, the dataflow must be organized in such a way that the capacityof both RIPs is utilized as equally as possible.

There may be cutting waste (especially in the collectmode), depending on the material width and the size ofthe page.

During production, both of the RIPs must be workingin the same operating mode:

- If the collect mode is activated at one of the RIPs, theother one should also work in the collect mode (de

pending on the respective production procedure).

Different punch formats are permitted.

A few special functions must be performed twice or require special attention:

- Generally, operations in the Utility should only beperformed when the other RIP is not sending exposure data to the recorder.

- RIP 60 operations and test jobs may not be per

formed if the other RIP is not activated.- Light, filter and focus tests must only be performed

once even if the RIPs differ from each other. The testresults must, however, be entered into thecorresponding menu of the other RIP.

- Calibration tests must be performed at both RIPs ifthe RIPs are different (RIP 50, RIP 60 or DeltaRIP).The results must be entered at both RIPs.

- Both RIPs must use the same material names. If thematerial is changed, the new material name must be

entered at both RIPs.



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Introduction 1

- If the RIP which is driving the Herkules PRO is notfunctioning properly, this RIP must be restarted

and/or the RIP-Herkules PRO connection must becanceled (refer to page 5-31}.

Special Features of theHerkules PRO NP

The Herkules PRO NP [NP = Newspaper) is animagesetter which is especially suited for the

requirements of newspaper printing houses:

Max. photographic material width: 620 mm

Max. exposure width: 610 mm (with side punch595 mm.

Resolutions: 500, 666, 800, and 1000 pixels/cm(1270, 1693, 2032, 2540 dpi).

Standard scanning line length: 558 mm.When a head punch is installed with a distance of 8 or10 mm from the centre of the punch hole to the start of

exposure, the scanning line length increases to 562,5mm. When a special adapter for the foot punch isinstalled, the scanning line length increases to 570mm.



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1 Introduction

In Chapter 5, Operation, the operation of the take-upcassette is only shown with the Herkules PRO . In the case

of the Herkules PRO NP with the 620 mm take-upcassette, the output area is limited to the right by anadapter.

As in the case of the Herkules PRO, the following standardpunch systems, as a head punch and a side punch, areoffered:- Bacher Control 2000- Stoesser- Grapho MetronicThese punches are constructed for a width of 620 mm.

When using photographic material with widths of


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Introduction 1

Special Features of the

Herkules PRO M

The Herkules PRO M (M = Modular) can be extended tobecome the Herkules PRO. The following characteristicsare different from the Herkules PRO:

Max. exposure format 540 x 558 mm.

No side punch as the photographic material is insertedat the center.

Supply cassette for material widths up to 762 mm (canonly be used up to 550 mm) or supply cassette up to amaterial width of 460 mm. When the photographicmaterial is inserted, it must be aligned to the center.

Take-up cassettes for material widths up to 550 mm,use with centered alignment.

In Chapter 5, Operation, the operation of the take-upcassette is only shown with the Herkules PRO . In the caseof the Herkules PRO M the output area is narrower andonly one take-up cassette can be inserted at the center forthe maximum material width of 550 mm.

Herkules PRO - Operation 1 -11


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1 introduction

Barcode reader

Closed system

Special Features of the Herkules PROin the HerkulesPRO/Advantage

The Herkules PRO is also part of the "intelligent" image-setting system HerkulesPRO/Advantage. Furthercomponents of this system are:

HerkulesPRO/Advantage automatic film processor

Kodak 2000 Film ALD / 2618 / Advantage photographicmaterial

Kodak chemicals: RA2010/11/12 developerRA3010 fixerRA4010/11 water

Up to two PostScript RIP 50

A barcode reader is used to record the properties of thephotographic material. These material properties, thesize of the exposed page and the ratio of exposed area tounexposed area form the basis for controlling the amountof replenisher in the film processor.

Complete process control is possible with this closedsystem:From the moment when the photographic material is inserted into the Herkules PRO to the moment when thedeveloped photographic material is output at the film

processor.

This system offers you the following advantages:

Consistently high quality

Simple operation

Low operating costs

High productivity

Less harmful to the environment due to reduced use of

liquids.



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Installation

Instal ling the Unit ................................................... 2-3

Connecting the Unit ............................................. 2-4

Loading the Software ............................................ 2-10

Loading a new Software Version (Update)........... 2-11



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installation 2

Installing the Unit

The Herkules PRO may only be installed by authorizedservice personnel. The ambient conditions are to beobserved when doing this.

The floor at the place of installation must be even andfirm.If the unit is operated with an automatic film processor,the Herkules PRO must be fastened to the floor so that thetransport channel is always in the correct position.

Take care that the unit is installed at a sufficient distancefrom the walls and other objects so that adequate

ventilation can be ensured. Minimum distance from thewall: 30 cm The unit should not be installed near airconditioning equipment and is to be protected fromhumidity and direct sunlight.

The initial installation is performed by service personnel.This service includes lifting the unit off the pallet andremoving the transport safeguards.



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2 Installation

Connection diagram

Connecting the Unit

The connection cables must be connected as displayed inthe diagram.

Caution: Connect the cables with the power off. Do notconnect the power cable of the front-end, the RIPs, theHerkules PRO or the online automatic film processor, ifone is required, until the connection cable has beenconnected.

All of the terminals are located at the rear of the unit (ifviewed from the operating and display field). The rear

panel has to be removed to connect the connection cable.

Only use shielded cables in keeping with the radiointerference suppression regulations.



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Installation 2

SPEEDWAY interface The SPEEDWAY interface is used for the transfer ofbitmap/screen data from the RIP to the Herkules PRO

and for the exchange of control information between theHerkules and the RIP. The Herkules PRO is connected tothe RIP by means of a SPEEDWAY connection cable witha 9-pin connector.

The Herkules PRO has two Speedway interfaces for theconnection of 2 RIPs: 2 RIP 50 or 2 RIP 60 or 1 RIP 50 and1 RIP 60.



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2 Installation

EXT. TK (XA7) The EXT. TK connection (external transport channel) isused for the exchange of control information between the

external transport channel and the Herkules PRO. TheEXT. TK connection (connector XA7) is located at the rearof the unit. The Herkules PRO is connected to the externaltransport channel by means of a connection cable with a15-pin connector.



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Installation 2

Power connection The unit is connected to the power supply by means of thepower cable included in the delivery which has a three-

pin connecting device. This cable is designed forconnection to 230 V alternating voltage. The nationalregulations are to be observed when connecting the unitusing power cables which were not provided byLinotype-Hell or when adjusting connectors.The unit may only be operated if a grounded conductoris connected.The power cables used in the USA and Canada mustcorrespond to at least type SJT.The power connection and the fuses are situated at therear of the unit.

Attention: The unit is set to 230 VAC, 115 VAC or 100 VAC in the factory. This is indicated by a label beside theunit socket.The unit can be switched over to a different voltage (referto page 8-3 in Technical Data) by service personnel. Acorresponding label (order no. 04258703) with the setvoltage must then applied over the one applied in the

factory.



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2 Installation

Unit connectors and sockets must be easily accessible.This is important as, in the event of danger, the unit is

completely disconnected from the power by pulling outthe connector.

Attention: The power connection remains single-polewhen the unit is switched off. For this reason, always pullout the power connector to disconnect the power supply!

Notes on the power connection cable:

Taking national requirements into consideration, a cablefrom the table below is to be selected when connecting100 V - 127 V alternating voltage.



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Installation 2

Taking national requirements into consideration, a cablefrom the table below is to be selected when connecting

200 V - 240 V alternating voltage.



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2 Installation

Loading the Software

The software for the Herkules PRO is on a 3 1/2 inchdiskette. This diskette has to be inserted into the diskdrive before the Herkules PRO is switched on:

1. Remove the rear panel of the Herkules PRO.

2. Insert the disk into the drive.

3. Insert the rear panel of the Herkules PRO again.

4. Switch on the Herkules PRO (please refer to page 4-3,Switching on the Unit section).

Please observe the manufacturer's instructions whenhandling the diskette.The following points are particularly important:

Do not place any heavy objects on the diskette.

Protect the diskette from magnetic influences.

Do not touch magnetic surfaces.



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Installation 2

Loading a new Software Version(Update)

When a new software version (update) is being loaded, acertain operational sequence has to be adhered to so thatthe parameters set for the respective imagesetter canalso be loaded:

The diskette with the software version current upto now 1 | is loaded (system diskette).

1. Switch on the Herkules PRO (please refer to page 4-3,section Switching on the Unit).

2. Press the "Imagesetter test tools" key in the main menu.

3. Press the "Software version Herkules" key in the"Imagesetter test tools" menu.

4. Press the "From the diskette" key in the "Softwareversion Herkules" menu. The parameters set for theimage-setter are now written to the device memory.

5. Switch off the Herkules PROafter this procedure is completed (refer to page 4-6,section Switching off the Unit).

6. Remove the rear panel of the Herkules PRO.

7. Take the system diskette out of the drive.

8. Insert the diskette with the new software version.9. Insert the rear panel of the Herkules PRO again.



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10. Switch on the Herkules PRO (refer to page 4-3, sectionSwitching on the Unit).


12. Press the "Software version Herkules" key in the "Image-setter test tools" menu.

13. Press the "To the diskette" key in the "SoftwareversionHerkules" menu. The parameters set for theimagesetter

are now written from the memory to the diskette and thisnow becomes the new system diskette.

14. Press the "Warm start" key in the switch off menuafter

this procedure has been completed.This completely loads the new software version and theHerkules PRO is ready for operation again.



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On/Off Switch ......................................................... 3-3

Barcode Reader (in the

Herkules/Advantage only) ..................................... 3-4

Operating and Disp lay Field ................................. 3-5

Folder Symbols ..................................................... 3-6

Key Symbols............................................................ 3-18

Imagesetter Statuses ............................................. 3-23

Material Length in the Supply and Take-Up

Cassettes .............................................................. 3-26

Loading Statuses in the Imagesetter ...................... 3-28

Customer-Specific Parameters ............................... 3-30Photographic Material Data .................................... 3-30

Date and Time ....................................................... 3-30

Imagesetter Parameters ___ .................................. 3-31

Overview of Key Layout



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On/Off Switch

The Herkules PRO is switched on or off with the On/Offswitch.This switch is located at the right-hand side of the unit.

The On/Off switch does not disconnect the Herkules PROfrom the power supply.



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3 Operating and Display Elements

Barcode Reader (in theHerkules/Advantage only)

The barcode reader is located under the supply cassettecover.

This barcode reader records the properties of thephotographic material (name, width, thickness, length,etc.) of 2 barcodes from the packaging of the

photographic material and saves the data in the HerkulesPRO.

These material properties, the size of the exposed pageand the ratio of exposed area to unexposed area form the

basis for controlling the amount of replenisher in the filmprocessor.



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Operating and Display Elements 3

Display field

Operating field

Operating and Display Field

The display field is used for the graphic display of keyand folder symbols as well as imagesetter statuses. Italso displays imagesetter parameters, the date andtime, type and width of material etc. alphanumerically.

The operating field is used to control the imagesetter.The relevant key layout is graphically displayed in thedisplay field.This graphic display has been selected in such a waythat the key and folder symbols are directly related tothe respective function.

Only those keys which trigger an important function inthe current imagesetter status can be used. If, for

example, photographic material has not been loaded,then a cut process cannot be triggered via a key.



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Folder Symbols

You can jump to a new menu with a new key layout bypressing a key which has been allocated a folder symbol.In order that the user can see which menu is displayed orwhich symbol was allocated to the key last pressed, theappropriate folder symbol is displayed at the top left ofthe display field, e.g. the display which appears after thekey with the "Handling material" folder symbol has been

pressed.



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Main MenuThe main menu appears after the unit has been switched

on and when the software has been loaded. The key lay-out is as follows:

Switch-off MenuThe "Switch off menu" appears if the key with this foldersymbol is pressed.

Functions:

Switching off the imagesetter.

Cold/warm start of the imagesetter.

Terminating a function for error correction.

The key layout is as follows:



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Help/Signal Tone OffThe "Help" menu appears and, if necessary, the signal

tone is switched off if the key with this folder symbol ispressed.

Function: Explanation of the current display in text form.


General Imagesetter Parameter Set-upThe "Imagesetter parameter set-up" menu appears ifthe key with this folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Display of the imagesetter parameters.




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Sort and Search ParametersThe "Sort and search parameters" menu appears when

the "One level down" key is pressed.

Function: Sorts parameters numerically,alphanumerically or according to the default sortingand searches parameters.

Info on Parameters Activated.The "Info on parameters activated" menu appears whenthe key with this folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Display of additional information on activatedparameters.




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Parameter Lines (Display Field)The "Parameter lines" menu appears when the key with

this folder symbol is pressed. The key layout is as follows:

Edit Parameters 1The "Edit parameters" menu appears when one of the

keys with these folder symbols is pressed.

Function: Changing the imagesetter parameters.




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Edit Parameters 2The key layout of the "Edit parameters" menu changes if

the "Edit parameter" key is pressed. This menu appearswhen the "Search parameters" key is pressed in the"Search and sort parameters" menu.

1. If a numeric value is to be edited:

Instead of the "Numerals 0 - 9" key, the following keyscan be displayed:

"Minus" for negative numbers and

"Point" for floating decimal points.

2. If an alphanumeric number is to be edited:



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or:

Transfer and Edit ParametersThe "Transfer and edit parameter" menu appears whenthe key with this folder symbol is pressed.



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Imagesetter Test ToolsThe "Imagesetter test tools" menu appears when the key

with this folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Calling up additional menus for test purposesand for setting and displaying the software version.


Herkules Software VersionThe "Herkules software version" menu appears whenthe key with this folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Display of information on the current softwareversion as well as storage of imagesetter-specific data inthe memory or on diskette.




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Test (1)The "Test (1)" menu appears when the key with this

folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Positioning of the optical carriage andcanceling of the RIP-recorder connection if thecorresponding RIP is not functioning properly.


Test 2The "Test (2)" menu appears when the key with thisfolder symbol is pressed.

Function: Terminating exposure, setting the materiallength counter as well as resetting the exposure counter

and the cycle counter.




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Date, Time, Measurement UnitThe "Date, time, measurement unit" menu appears when

the key with this folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Setting the date and lime, selecting themeasurement unit of the material length in the supply andtake-up cassettes and setting the counters for thematerial length in the supply cassette.


Material-Specific Imagesetter Parameter Set-upThe "Material-specific imagesetter parameter set-up"menu appears when the key with this folder symbol is

pressed.

Function: Allocation of the photographic material data of

the inserted supply cassette.




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Transfer Barcode (with HerkulesPRO/Advantage only)The "Transfer barcode" menu appears when the key with

this folder symbol is pressed.Function: Unchanged transfer of the material propertiesin the case of failure of the barcode reader.

Setting the Material Parameters to StandardThe menu "Set material parameter to standard" appearswhen the key with this folder symbol is pressed.Function: To write the serial number of the supplycassette to the touch memory and to set the material

parameter to standard (to initialize the touch memory).

This key is only operable when a supply cassette has beeninserted and the photographic material has not beenloaded into the exposure mold.




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Set Film Processor Parameters(with HerkulesPRO/Advantage only) The "Set film

processor parameters" menu appears when the key withthis folder symbol is pressed. Function: Setting film

processor parameters after replacing the filters andliquid containers.


Handling MaterialThe "Handling material" menu appears when the keywith this folder symbol is pressed.

Function: Triggering of the operational functions of theimagesetter, e.g. loading, unloading, feeding and cuttingof photographic material.


In this menu, only those keys which have an importantfunction in the current Herkules PRO status can beoperated.



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Key Symbols

Spare KeyA key with this symbol has no function in the currentimagesetter status.

Switch OffIf this key is pressed, a switch-off process is initiated, i.e.currently active functions are terminated and thesoftware is returned to a defined switch off status.

Warm StartThe imagesetter program is reset to the program starti.e. a currently active function is terminated.

Cold StartThe imagesetter program is terminated and is thenrestarted from the disk drive.

Error CorrectionThe function in which an error occurs is terminated. Theerror must be manually eliminated before this functioncan be initiated again.

Back One MenuReturn to previous menu from current menu. By holdingthis key pressed down, the user can jump back menusuntil the main menu is reached.

CutWhen this key is pressed, the photographic material is cutand transported into the take-up cassette.

Material FeedWhen this key is pressed, the photographic material is fedthe length of an exposure mold (558 mm).

Load MaterialWhen this key is pressed, the imagesetter is loaded with

photographic material. In the process, the photographicmaterial is transported out of the supply cassette into theexposure mold.



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Unload MaterialWhen this key is pressed, the imagesetter is unloaded.

Here, the unexposed photographic material istransported out of the exposure mold back into the supplycassette.

Previous PageThe currently displayed page is left and the previous pageappears, e.g. in the help function or when the imagesetter

parameters are being displayed.

Next PageThe currently displayed page is left and the next pageappears, e.g. in the help function or when theimagesetter parameters are being displayed.

One line DownThe text in the display field is moved down one line.

One Line UpThe text in the display field is moved up one line.

Next Parameter LineSelection of the parameter line for the entry of acustomer-specific parameter in the direction of 6 - 1.

Previous Parameter LineSelection of the parameter line for the entry of acustomer-specific parameter in the direction of 1 - 6.

Save Parameter LineThe customer-specific parameter is entered in theselected line.

Delete Parameter LineThe customer-specific parameter is deleted in theselected line.

Level Change

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Sort ParametersThe setting for sorting parameters can be numerical,

alphanumerical or a default.Next Parameter SetThe next parameter set is displayed in the display field.Altogether there are 5 parameter sets.

Next ParameterThe next parameter is displayed.

Previous ParameterThe previous parameter is displayed.

Parameter +1The current parameter value is increased by oneincrement. If the key is held pressed down, theincrementing process becomes faster and faster.

Parameter -1The current parameter value is decreased by oneincrement. If the key is held pressed down, thedecrementing process becomes faster and faster.

Write File to DisketteThe material-specific data from the touch memory ("con-

fig.mat file") are written to the diskette.Save Serial NumberThe serial number of the unit is written to the touchmemory of the supply cassette.

Set Material Data to StandardSerial number of the unit is written to the touch memoryof the supply cassette and the material parameter is setto standard.

Next Help LevelPressing this key brings you to the next help level in which

detailed information is displayed.



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Transfer Old ParameterThe parameter in the OLD line is transferred to the NEW

line.Enter/OverwriteThe write mode is switched over from enter to overwriteor the reverse way.

Save ParameterThe currently displayed parameter value is saved to the

parameter set .

Delete CharacterThis key is used to delete characters in the "Edit

parameter" function.

Edit CharacterThese keys arc used to edit parameters in the "Edit

parameters" function.

Character to the Right, Character to the LeftCharacter Up, Character DownThese keys are used to select alphanumeric parametersin the "Edit parameter" function.

Horizontal, VerticalIn the "Edit parameters" function, these keys are used tochange the direction of the cursor.

Transfer CharacterThis key is used to transfer characters into the "New"field in the "Edit parameters" function.

Optical Carriage Forwards or BackwardsBy pressing one of these keys once, the optical carriage

moves forwards or backwards. By pressing one of these

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keys a second time, the optical carriage slops. Thesefunctions are required if the exposure mold has to be

cleaned.Copy Data Records to DisketteAll Herkules PRO data records are copied to a diskette.This function is used whenever data records must be sentto the service personnel for problem analysis.

Cancel RIP-Herkules PRO ConnectionThe logical connections of both RIPs to the Herkules PROare interrupted.

From the DisketteThe image setter-specific data are loaded from the

diskette to the memory. This is required when thesoftware is being updated.

To the DisketteThe imagesetter-specific data are loaded from the devicememory. This is required when the software is beingupdated.

Terminate ExposureAn exposure currently in process is terminated.

Set the Material Length Counter

The counter for the length of material in the supplycassette is set to 100%.

Reset the Exposure CounterThe exposure counter is reset to 0.

Reset Cycle CounterThe cycle counter is set to 0. The cycle counter counts thenumber of galleys which have been cut off.



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Imagesetter Statuses

General Status SymbolThe display of the imagesetter status is based on thissymbol:

The area between the frames is used as a progressindicator for the function e.g.:

The imagesetter statuses are displayed by additional

symbols in the area in the inner frame."Load Program" StatusThe imagesetter has been switched on and the

program is loaded.

"Standby" StatusThe program has been loaded.The photographic material has not been loaded.



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"Ready" StatusThe imagesetter is ready for exposure:

The program has been loaded.The photographic material has been loaded.

"Exposure Preparation" StatusThe imagesetter is preparing the exposure.The symbol depicts a camera viewed from above.

"Exposure" StatusThe imagesetter is exposing the photographicmaterial.The symbol depicts a camera viewed from the frontwith an open aperture.

"Exposure has been stopped" StatusThe exposure of the photographic material has beenstopped.The symbol depicts a camera viewed from the frontwith a closed aperture.

"Exposure is being terminated" StatusThe imagesetter has almost completed the exposure.The symbol depicts a camera viewed from the frontdisappearing into a bag.

"Error Status".An error has occurred in the imagesetter. The symbol

flashes (positive/negative display).

"Photographic Material Jamming" StatusPhotographic material jamming has occurred in theimagesetter. Certain operational steps are necessary inorder to eliminate this photographic material jamming(refer to page 0-28, section Eliminating Photographic

Material Jamming in the Imagesetter).

"Cut Status"

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"Photographic Material Feed" StatusThis status is displayed if the photographic material

feed was triggered by means of the key. The symboldepicts the take-up cassette into which photographicmaterial is being transported (in the direction of thearrow).

"Unload Photographic Material" StatusThis status is displayed if an unloading process of the

photographic material was triggered by means of thekey. The symbol depicts the supply cassette back intowhich photographic material is being transported (inthe direction of the arrow).

"Load Material" StatusThis status is displayed if a material loading processwas triggered by means of the key. The symbol depictsthe supply cassette out of which photographic materialis being transported (in the direction of the arrow).



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Material Length in the Supply and Take-UpCassettes

Supply Cassette SymbolThis symbol represents the supply cassette:

The material length in the supply cassette is displayedin the area in the inner frame. The display can bechanged over to %, millimeters, meters, inches or feet(refer to page 7-18, Set Date, Time, Measurement Unitand Material Length Counter).

The area between the frames is also used to displaymaterial length - in graphic form however, e.g.:



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Take-Up Cassette

This symbol represents the take-up cassette:

The material length in the take-up cassette is displayedin the area in the inner frame. The display can bechanged over to %, millimeters, meters, inches or feet.{refer to page 7-18, Set Display of Date, Time, Mea-surement Unit and Material Length Counter).

The area between the frames is also used to display thematerial length - in graphic form however, e.g..



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Loading Statuses in the Imagesetter

General Loading SymbolThis symbol depicts the imagesetter feed-in and outputareas, each with two rollers. The bar between the rollersrepresents the area which may be exposed.

Load Photographic MaterialThe complete loading process is represented by 15symbols. These differ in their depiction of the

photographic material between the rollers as it ismoved to the right. 3 symbols are shown here as anexample:

The loading process begins.

Half of the photographic material is loaded.

All of the photographic material is loaded.

Cutting the Photographic MaterialThe cut process and the transport of photographicmaterial following this is represents by 4 symbols:

Cut photographic material

Transport of photographic material into the take-upcassette (2 symbols).

Return transport of the remaining photographicmaterial.



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Transport of Photographic Material into the Take-upCassette

The 4 symbols indicate the transport of the photographicmaterial out of the "Load Photographic Material" statusinto "Photographic Material in the Take-up Cassette"status.

Photographic Material Jam in the ImagesetterIn addition to other symbols, this symbol indicates

photographic material jamming in the imagesetter. Acertain operational sequence has to be adhered to in thecase of photographic material jamming, (please refer to

page 5-28, section Eliminating Photographic MaterialJamming in the Imagesetter).



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Customer-Specific Parameters

Up to 6 customer-specific recorder parameters aredisplayed in this part of the display field. The operator isfree to choose which parameters are to be displayed(please refer to page 7-12, section List of Customer-specific Imagesetter Parameters).

Photographic Material Data

The operator may give the photographic material used aname. The same name is used and displayed in all the

system components (front-end, RIP, imagesetter).Thephotographic material data is input at the front end.

Date and Time

The date and time are constantly displayed in theoperating and display field. The constantly changingseconds display indicates that the imagesetter is readyfor operation.



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Imagesetter Parameters

The imagesetter parameters are divided into 5 data sets.The name of the data set and a maximum of fiveaccompanying parameters are always displayed in thedisplay field.

The name of the data set appears in the field at the topright.

The parameter which can currently be changed is thethe middle one of the five parameters listed andappears in reverse video.

Parameters which can not be changed are displayed in

gray.

FID = Data set (file) identification

PID = Parameter identification number

WORK = Current parameter value

NAME = Name of the parameter



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Overviewof Key


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Starting the System

Switching on the Unit ............................................ 4-3

Switching off the Unit ............................................ 4-6



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Starting the System 4

Switching on the Unit

You may only switch the unit on again two minutes afteryou have switched it off.

Switch the Herkules PRO On/Off switch to I.

The display field shows that the unit has been switchedon:



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4 Starting the System

The following refers to the figure on the previous page:

- The status symbol displays the loading status of thesoftware.

- Only the left key is operable (transfer to switch-offmenu).

- The supply and take-up cassettes have not beeninserted.

-Neither the customer-specific recorder parametersnor the photographic material data are displayed.

- The date and time are displayed.

If no photographic material has been loaded, thestandby status is displayed in the display field after thesoftware has been loaded:

- The keys are allocated the standard folder symbolsand can be operated.



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- The customer-specific imagesetter parameters aredisplayed

- The date and time are displayed.

- An empty take-up cassette is inserted.

The photographic material must now be loaded, (referto page 5-16, sectionLoading Photographic Material).

If photographic material has been loaded and a take-up cassette inserted, then the ready status is displayedin the display field after the software has been loaded:

- The keys are allocated the standard folder symbolsand can be operated.

- The customer-specific recorder parameters aredisplayed

- The photographic material data is displayed- The date and time are displayed.



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- A supply and take-up cassette have been insertedand the photographic material is loaded.

Switching off the Unit

Call up the switch-off menu by pressing the key withthe "Switch-off menu" symbol:



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The switching-off process is initiated by pressing thekey with the "Switch-off" symbol.

By means of this, photographic material can beunloaded, if required. This can cause the actualswitching-off process to be somewhat delayed.

If the following message appears in the displaywindow, switch the Herkules PRO On/Off switch to 0.



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Operation

Notes on the Photographic Material and the

Supply Cassette..................................................... 5-3

Loading the Photographic Material

(Darkroom Packaging)........................................... 5-4


(Daylight Packaging) ............................................. 5-7

Inserting the Supply Cassette ............................. 5-9

Inserting the Take-up Cassette ............................ 5-11

Removing the Take-up Cassette........................... 5-13

Notes on Emptying the Take-up Cassette................ 5-14

Handling Material ................................................... 5-15

Loading Photographic Material ............................... 5-16

Manual Photographic Material Feed ........................ 5-19

Cutting the Photographic Material ........................... 5-21

Unloading Photographic Material ........................... 5-23

Trouble Shooting ................................................... 5-27

Eliminating Photographic Material Jamming

in the Imagesetter ................................................... 5-28Canceling the RIP-Herkules PRO Connection ........ 5-31



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Operation 5

Notes on the Photographic Material

and the Supply Cassette

The supply cassette can hold up to 60 m of photographicmaterial (depending on the thickness of the photographicmaterial). Photographic material in either darkroom ordaylight packing can be used.

An unused supply cassette filled with photographicmaterial must be protected from strong light:

Using the lower gear wheel on the supply cassette, rewind the photographic material behind the curtain ofthe material exit slot. For this, the supply cassette must

be on an even surface so that the gear wheel is free tobe moved.

Put the supply cassette into a cabinet and close thecabinet in order to avoid pre-exposure.



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Loading Photographic Material (Dark-room Packaging)

1. Place the supply cassette on the table with the materialexit facing you. Loosen both knurled screws and tilt upthe lid of the cassette.

2. Take the shaft out of the supply cassette and remove theclasp nut by turning it to the right.



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3. If the head punch or foot punch has been installed, thelateral disk of the material shaft must be adjusted to the

desired photographic material width so that thephotographic material is aligned accordingly with thepunch (centered alignment also in the case of theHerkules M). To do this, loosen the knurled screws onthe lateral disk, push it into the desired width and screwthe knurled screws back on tightly.

Note: The next steps take place in a darkened room or indarkroom lighting as per manufacturer's instructions.4. Unpack the photographic material in the darkroom.

5. Slide the roll of film onto the shaft and push it up against

the lateral disk.

Note: Push the photographic material against the lateraldisk with the utmost care (lateral guide) as otherwiserepeating accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

6. Push the clasp nut up against the roll of film and screwlightly against its retaining rings (ATTENTION: Left-handthread).The retaining ring of the photographic material mustcorrespond to the drawing (please see photographicmaterial specification 2081.1102100.0).



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7. Insert the shaft with the roll of film into the supplycassette. Place the film in the compartment so that it

protrudes a few centimeters out of the supply cassette.

8. Close the lid of the cassette and screw the knurled screwstightly.

9. Using the lower gear wheel on the cassette, rewind thefilm back into the cassette until it can just about be seenin the material exit slot. For this, the supply cassette must

be on a flat surface so that the gear wheel is free to move.



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(Daylight Packaging)

This material is loaded as described in the LoadingPhotographic Material (Darkroom Packaging) (steps 1 to8) section.

Note: With this type of film it is not necessary to darkenthe room.

The following steps are necessary in addition to theabove:

1. Pull the leader (protective foil) out of the material exit slotuntil the start of the film is visible. Remove the leader(protective foil) from the beginning of the photographicmaterial.

2. Remove any remaining adhesive material from thephotographic material.



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3. Using the lower gear wheel on the supply cassette,rewind the film back into the cassette until it can just

about be seen in the material exit.



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Operation 5

Inserting the Supply Cassette

1. Open the cover of the supply cassette compartment.

2. Take the supply cassette by the handles and insert it intothe Herkules PRO with the material exit slot pointingdown.



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After photographic material for the Herkules PRO/Advantage has been inserted, you must record the

material properties with the barcode reader (refer to theUser documentation HerkulesPRO/Advantage - User'sGuide).

3. Close the cover of the cassette compartment again.



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Operation 5

Inserting the Take-up Cassette

1. Open the cover of the take-up cassette compartment.

2. Grasp the take-up cassette by the handles and insert itinto the take-up cassette compartment.



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3. Close the cover of the take-up cassette compartment.



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Removing the Take-up Cassette

If there is photographic material in the take-up cassette,a cut process has to be triggered before the material isremoved.

1. Open the cover of the take-up cassette compartment.

2. Grasp the take-up cassette by the handles and draw it outof the take-up cassette compartment.



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3. Close the cover of the take-up cassette compartment.

Notes on Emptying the Take-up Cassette

When photographic material galleys are quicklyextracted by hand, powerful electrostatic charges are

produced in the photographic material and take-upcassette, especially when air humidity values are low.

The results of this are visible flashes on the photographic

material and powerful electric shocks if the take-upcassette is touched after the photographic material has

been removed.

For this reason, the automatic online processor musthave a cassette compartment whose pull-out rails aregrounded (grounding springs as are in the Herkules PROwhich bridge the alluminite area).

The lever at the side of the take-up cassette must bepushed in the direction of the gear wheel so that thephotographic material can easily be extracted from the

take-up cassette (in the darkroom). This opens thecassette outlet.



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Handling Material

Overview:The "Handling material" menu is used when loading,unloading, feeding and cutting material.

This menu is called up from the main menu by pressingthe "Handling material" key.

In the "Handling material" menu, the individualfunctions are triggered by pressing the appropriatekey:

Load Photographic Material

Unload Photographic Material

Manual Feed of Photographic Material

Cut Photographic Material

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Loading Photographic Material

Prerequisites:A supply cassette with photographic material has been

inserted.

An empty cassette has been inserted.

The standby status is displayed in the operating anddisplay field:

1. Press the key which is allocated the "Handling material"folder symbol.



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The "Handling material" menu is displayed:

2. Press the key with the "Load material" key symbol in thismenu.

The following functions are triggered in the imagesetteras a result:

The optical system scans both the position and widthof the photographic material as well as the storage cellof the supply cassette. The photographic material dataare displayed in the display field.

The photographic material is transported to the exposure mold and fixed in place by means of a partialvacuumum.



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3. The following is displayed in the display field after theloading process has been completed:

The photographic material data and the customer specificparameters above are only possible examples.



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Manual Photographic Material Feed

A preset photographic material feed is triggered usingthis function. The feed length corresponds to the width ofthe exposure mold (558 mm).

Prerequisite:The imagesetter status is "Ready".




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2. Press the key with the "Material feed" key symbol in thismenu.

The following functions are triggered as a result:

The photographic material is transported into thetake-up cassette.The material length in the supply cassette (-) and in thetake-up cassette (+) changes in the display field.



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Operation 5

Cutting the Photographic Material

A cut process is triggered using this function, if:there is exposed photographic material in the expo

sure mold.

a manual feed of photographic material was previouslytriggered.

Prerequisite:The imagesetter status is "Ready".




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2. Press the key with the "Cut" key symbol in this menu.

The following functions are triggered in the imagesetteras a result:

A photographic material feed is performed whichtransports the exposed photographic material into thetake-up cassette. If the exposed photographic materialis shorter than the minimum feed, the transport of

photographic material is increased to the minimumfeed.

The photographic material is cut following this.

The take-up cassette must now be taken out of the unit,

(please refer to page 5-13, Removing the Take-upCassette section) as only one cut photographic materialgalley may ever be present in the take-up cassette.



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Unloading Photographic Material

By means of this function, the unexposed photographicmaterial is transported back into the supply cassette fromthe exposure mold so that, for example, a supply cassettewith different photographic material can be inserted.

Prerequisite:The imagesetter status is "Ready"




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2. Press the key with the "Unload material" key symbol inthis menu.

This starts the following functions in the imagesetter:

The exposed photographic material is cut offandtransported into the take-up cassette.

The unexposed photographic material is transportedback into the supply cassette.

The following menu appears in the display field:



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3. Open the cover of the supply cassette compartment.



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4 Take the supply cassette by the handles and lift it outof the Herkules PRO.



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Trouble Shooting

Errors occurring in the Herkules PRO are graphicallydisplayed in various forms depending on the type oferror:

This status symbol indicates that photographic materialjamming has occurred in the Herkules PRO.Certain steps have to be performed in order to elimi-nate this photographic material jamming (please referto page 5-28,Eliminating Photographic Material

Jamming in the Imagesetter section).

All other errors can be recognized by the "Error" status

symbol.Proceed as follows if these types of errors occur:

- Press the key with the "Help" symbol.The following help information is displayed in thedisplay field:

Error number,

Description of the error,

Error remedy.

- Eliminate the error as described in the remedy.

- Call up the switch-off menu.

- Press the "Eliminate error" key in the switch-offmenu. This action returns the Herkules PRO to aninitial status and the function which was interrupted

by the error can be repeated.



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Eliminating Photographic Material Jamming in theImagesetter

Jamming can occur with all functions which triggermovement of the photographic material:

Exposing a job

Loading and unloading photographic material usingthe key

Cutting photographic material using the key

Photographic material feed using the key

The following display appears in the display field if

photographic material jamming occurs:

The status symbol display changes from positive tonegative.



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The loading status symbol flashes.

Proceed as follows in order to avoid damages to theHerkules PRO when eliminating photographic material

jamming:

1. Remove the hood of the Herkules PRO.Opening the hood opens the safety loop. This in turn

blocks the laser beam and the optical carriage feed.

2. If there is uncut photographic material in the take-upcassette, this must be cut off by turning the handwheel onthe cutting device. The cutter must be turned once overthe entire width as far as the stop.



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3. If necessary, develop the photographic material which isin the take-up cassette.

4. Open the cover of the supply cassette.

5. Take the supply cassette by the handles and lift it out ofthe Herkules PRO. Any photographic material which is inthe exposure mold is thus drawn out of the unit.

6. Cut the photographic material which is hanging out of thesupply cassette evenly with a scissors.

7. Insert the supply and take-up cassettes again and closethe cover.

8. Put the hood of the Herkules PRO back on.

9. Call up the switch off menu.

10. Press the "Error correction" key in the switch-offmenu. As a result, the Herkules PRO is returned to aninitial status and the function which was interrupted bythe error can be repeated after the photographic materialhas been loaded.



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Canceling the RIP-Herkules PRO Connection

If the transfer of data from one of the two RIPs to theHerkules PRO is not functioning properly and cannot becorrected by resetting the RIP, the RIP-Herkules PROconnection must be canceled:

1. Press the "Imagesetter Test tools" key in the main menu.

2 ols". Press the "Test 1" key in the "Imagesetter Test tomenu. The following is displayed in the display field:

3. Press the "Reset RIP-Herkules PRO connection" key. Thecurrent RIP-Herkules PRO connection is canceled. TheHerkules PRO is then able to receive data from one of thetwo RIPs.



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Service and Maintenance

General Information ............................................. 6-3

Cleaning the Unit ................................................... 6-4

Cleaning the Outlet Drum and the Guiding Rollers

of the Herku les PRO.............................................. 6-5

Cleaning the Exposure Mold ............................... 6-6

Cleaning the Transport Drum in the

Supply Cassette..................................................... 6-9

Cleaning the Rubber Rings on the Spool in the

Take-up Cassette ................................................... 6-10Eliminating Photographic Material Jamming

in the Take-up Cassette......................................... 6-11

Changing the Fuse ............................................... 6-12



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General Information

The unit docs not contain any parts which requireservicing by the operator.Attention: Unauthorized opening or improper repairscan lead to considerable danger for the operator.

Service work may only be performed by authorizedpersonnel specialized in this field.The appropriate regulations for the prevention ofaccidents are to be adhered to when doing this.

Failure to observe the safety regulations may result in theloss of accident insurance!



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6 Service and Maintenance

Cleaning the Unit

The unit must be disconnected from the power supply bypulling out the connector if cleaning the unit involvesusing liquids.

The unit surfaces can be cleaned using a dry cloth.If the unit is very dirty, it may be cleaned with a dampcloth which has been dipped in washing-up liquid andwell wrung.Make sure that no liquid gets inside the unit and keepmoisture away from the connection sockets at the rear ofthe unit.Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.



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Cleaning the Outlet Drum and the

Guiding Rollers of the Herkules PRO

Cleaning cycle: monthly.The above-mentioned parts of the unit have to be cleanedweekly if photographic material 0.18 mm thick is used.

1. Switch off the Herkules PRO and pull out the connector.

2. Remove the hood of the Herkules PRO.

3. Clean the outlet drum and the guiding rollers with a clothmoistened with spirit (to remove the dust).



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Cleaning the Exposure Mold

The exposure mold must be cleaned as required. Use avacuum cleaner with a plastic nozzle for this. A plasticnozzle is required in order to prevent the sensitivesurface of the exposure mold from being damaged.

Prerequisites:

The Herkules PRO has been switched on.

There is no photographic material in theHerkules PRO.

The main menu is displayed in the operating and

display field.Operational procedure:

1. Press the "Imagesetter test tools" key in the main menu.The "Imagesetter test tools" menu is displayed.

2. Press the "Test (1) menu" key. The "Test (1) menu" isdisplayed.

3. Press the "Optical carriage backwards" key. Theoptical carriage moves to the rearmost position so thatthe exposure mold is easily accessible.



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4. Pull out the front panel towards you at the upper edge andlift it out of the guides beneath.

5. Loosen the four quick-fastening attachments of the coversheet by turning them 90 .

6. Remove the cover sheet.

Removing the cover sheet opens the safety loop. This in turnblocks the laser beam and the optical carriage feed.



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The key-operated switch which is now visible may only beoperated by service personnel and not by the operator.

The safety loop is closed via the key-operated switch andthe operator is thus exposed to the danger of laser beamsor to the danger of being crushed by moving parts of theoptical carriage.

7. Clean the exposure mold with a vacuum cleaner (plasticnozzle).

8. Put the cover sheet back on and fasten it with the fourquick-fastening attachments.

9. Insert the front panel back into the guides beneath andpush it towards the unit until it has engaged.



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Cleaning the Transport Drum in the

Supply Cassette

Cleaning cycle: monthlyThe transport drum must be cleaned weekly if

photographic material 0.18 mm thick is used.When working with a dust collecting drum (refer to Point3 onwards), the cleaning takes place as required

1. Open the supply cassette by loosening the four knurledscrews.

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If a dust collecting drum is mounted within in the supplycassette, it will have to be removed for cleaning:

3. Loosen the four Phillips screws of both support shells.

4. Remove the dust collecting drum from the supply cassetteand clean it under running water.

5. Let the dust collecting drum air-dry.

Never insert a dust collecting drum which is still moist!

6. To avoid a production loss during the drying process,insert a second, clean and dry dust collecting drum(sparedrum) into the supply cassette and tighten the supportshells with the Phillips screws again.

7. Replace the just cleaned and dried dust collecting druminto the original packaging.



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Cleaning the Rubber Rings on the Spool

in the Take-up Cassette

Cleaning cycle: monthly.The above parts have to be cleaned weekly if photographicmaterial 0.18 mm thick is used.

1. Open the take-up cassette by loosening the knurledscrews.

2. Clean the rubber rings on the spool with a clothdampened with spirit (to remove the dust).

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Eliminating Photographic Material

Jamming in the Take-up Cassette

The take-up cassette must be opened if the photographicmaterial was incorrectly fed into the supply cassette or ifit buckled there.

Note: The take-up cassette should be opened in the darkroom without any light so that it is still possible to developthe photographic material if required.

1. Unscrew the four knurled screws and put the lid of thetake-up cassette to one side.

2. Take the incorrectly fed material out of the take-upcassette.

3. Place the lid back on the take-up cassette and screw thefour knurled screws back on tightly.

4. Insert the take-up cassette again (please refer to page5-11, sectionInserting the Take-up Cassette).

Photographic material jamming is most commonly

caused by the insertion of a take-up cassette which hasnot been emptied. It must then be emptied as describedhere.



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Changing the Fuse

The fuse is located beside the power connection at the rearof the unit.

Proceed as follows to change the fuse:

1. Switch off the Herkules PRO.

2. Pull out the connector.

3. Unscrew the fuse cap.

4. Change the fuse. Make sure that the fuse is of the sametype and that its value is the same (see the label over thefuse).

5. Screw the fuse cap back on again.

6. Connect the unit to the supply again and switch on the

unit.



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Parameter Set-up

Editing the Imagesetter Parameters ..................... 7-3

Editing Parameters with Numeric Characters .......... 7-6

Editing Parameters with Alphanumeric Characters . 7-8Transfer and Change Available Parameters ............ 7-10

Listing the Customer-specific

Parameters ............................................................ 7-12

Displaying the Software Version........................... 7-16

Setting the Date, Time, Measurement Unit

and Material Length Counter ............................... 7-18



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Editing the Imagesetter Parameters

1. Press the "General imagesetter parameter set-up" key inthe main menu.

The "Imagesetter parameter set-up" menu is displayed,

e.g.:

2. Press the "One level down" key.

3. On this level, you can sort the parametersnumerically,

alphanumerically or according to the default setting andsearch them by means of the "Search" function or selectthem directly if necessary.

4. Select the desired parameter set by pressing the "Nextparameter set" key.



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5 parameter sets are available:Program data

Action dataMaterial dataStatic dataMeasure data

5. Press the "One level up" key.

6. If the parameter has not been selected directly bythe"Search" function, select the parameter which is tobechanged via the "One line down" or "One line up"keys.The selected parameter has a dark background.

7. Press the key with the "Info on parametersactivated"folder symbol.

The "Info on parameters activated" menu is displayed:



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If the minimum and maximum values are displayed inreverse video, then only certain entries are permitted.

8. Press the key with the "Edit parameters 1" folder

symbol. The "Edit parameters" menu is displayed;

Two possibilities are offered for editing parameters:

Edit parameter completely new.To do this, press the key with the "Edit parameters 2"folder symbol.The key layout in the menu which appears depends onthe setting whether the parameter is to be edited withnumeric or alphanumeric characters.

Transfer and change available parameters.To do this, press the key with the "Transferparameters" folder symbol.



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Editing Parameters with Numeric Characters

The "Edit parameters" menu is displayed:

1. Select the numeral group by pressing the key whichcontains the numeral to be edited, e.g. the numeral

group 1, 2,3,4.

2. Select the numeral to be edited by pressing thecorresponding key, e.g. the numeral 2.



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3. Press the "Transfer character" key. Thenumeral 2 is

transferred into the "NEW" field.All additional numerals of the parameter are entered inthis way.

4. Press the "Back one menu" key.

5. Save the newparameter value.



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Editing Parameters with Alphanumeric Characters

The "Edit parameters" menu is displayed:

1. Position the cursor on the desired character usingthe "Character to the left, to the right, up and down"

keys.

The direction is changed using the "Horizontal" and"Vertical" keys.

2. Via the "Transfer character" key, transfer theselected character to the "NEW" field.



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3. Repeat steps 1-4 until the complete parameter is in the"NEW" field.


5. Save the new parameter.



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Transfer and Change Available Parameters

The "Edit parameter" menu is displayed:

1. Press the "Transfer old parameter" key. The parameterin the OLD field is transferred into the NEW field.

2. Position the cursor on the desired position using the"Character to the left" and "Character to the right" keys.

7-10

3. Switch the write mode to "Enter" or "Overwrite" as yourequire.

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5. Press the key with the "Edit parameter 2" foldersymbol. Then proceed following the description given inthe Edit parameters with numeric characters or Edit

parameters with alphanumeric characters sections.



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Listing the Customer-specific

Parameters

Up to six parameters can be displayed as customer-specific parameters in the display window

Prerequisites:

The main menu is displayed in the operating anddisplay field

1 Press the key with the "General imagesetter parameterset-up" folder symbol



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The "Imagesetter parameter set-up" menu is displayed:

2. Press the "One level down" key.

3. On this level, you can sort the parametersnumerically,

alphanumerically or according to the default setting andsearch them by means of the "Search" function or selectthem directly if necessary.

4. Select the desired parameter set by pressing the "Nextparameter set" key.

5. Press the "One level up" key.



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6. If the parameter has not been selected directly by the"Search" function, use the "One line down" and/or "One

line up" keys to select the parameter which is to be dis-played as the customer-specific parameter in the displayfield. The parameter selected is the one with the dark

background.

7. Press the key with the "Info on parametersactivated"folder symbol.

The "Info on parameters activated" menu appears:

The parameter data can be checked in this display.

8.

Press the "Parameter lines" key.



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The "Parameter lines" menu appears:

9 By means of the "Previous parameter line" or "Nextparameter line" keys, select the line (1 - 6) into which theparameter is to be entered. The line selected is markedwith a thicker line.

10. Enter the parameter in the selected line via the "Saveparameter line" key.

11. This entry can be canceled by pressing the "Deleteparameter line" key.



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Displaying the Software Version

Proceed as follows in order to determine the currentsoftware version of the Herkules PRO:


The "Imagesetter test tools" menu is displayed:

2. Press the "Software version" key.



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The software version of the Herkules PRO is displayed:

X.xx = Versiondd = Day yyyy = Yearhh = Hour

mm = Minutess = SecondHerkules PRO - Operation 7-17


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Setting the Date, Time, MeasurementUnit and Material Length Counter

The following settings are possible:

Date and time

The order in which the dale is displayed

- DMY

- YMD

- MDY

D = Day, M = Month, Y = Year

Measurement units for the material length in the supply and take-up cassettes:

- Centimeters (cm)

- Meters (m)

- Percent (%)

- Inch (In)

- Feel (ft)

The material length is determined and displayed in two

ways:

- By means of a mechanism in the supply cassette withan accuracy rate of 10%.The material length is automatically determined.The material length is displayed on a dark

background.

- By means of an exact measurement of its lengthduring photographic material feed.The material length must be entered by the operator,e.g. when a new roll of photographic material is

inserted.The material length is not displayed on a darkbackground.



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Material length counter in the supply cassette.

Proceed as follows in order to set the date, time,measurement unit and material length counter:


The "Imagesetter test tools" menu is displayed:

2. Press the "Date, Time, Measurement unit" key.



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The "Date, time, measurement unit" menu is displayed:

3. Jump to the field to be changed by pressing the "Nextparameter" key.If the field for setting the material length counter in the

supply cassette is jumped to, four arrows appear underthe symbol for the cassette. The arrows are activated inturn by pressing these keys again. Each numeral whichthe activated arrow is pointing to can be set.

4. Set the desired value via the "Parameter+1" and"Parameter-1" keys.

5. Press the "Save parameter" key after the desired entrieshave been made. The time, date, measurement unit and

material length are displayed in the display field in theway they were set here.



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Technical Data

Technical Data ....................................................... 8-3

Notes on the Disposal of the Unit ........................ 8-7

Standards ............................................................... 8-8

Laser Standards and Regulations............................ 8-8

Labels on the Laser ................................................. 8-8

Electrical Safety....................................................... 8-8

Mechanical Safety ................................................... 8-9

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ...................... 8-9

Interference Emission (Radiated Interference and

Interference Voltage)................................................ 8-9

Interference Immunity .............................................. 8-9Radio Interference Notice ........................................ 8-10

Notes for Users in the US ........................................ 8-10

Notes for Users in Canada ...................................... 8-10

General Safety......................................................... 8-11

Certif icat ions and Appl ications ............................ 8-11

Harmful Substances.............................................. 8-11

CE-Declaration of Conformity

Label Overview



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Technical Data

DimensionsWidth 760 mmDepth . 1510 mmHeight: 930 mm

Weight

approx. 500 kg

Voltage

1N PE AC to 100 V, 115 V, or 230 V set in factory.Other settings to 100 V, 120 V, 127 V, 220 V, 240 V are

possible at installation.Frequency

47 to 63 Hz

Power Consumption

approx. 1 KW

Ambient Conditions (Operation)

Temperature + 18 C to + 28 CAir pressure : 700 to 1060 mbar

Relative humidity : 50 % to 80 % non-condensing

Ambient Conditions (Transport)

Temperature - 20 C to + 50 CAir pressure : 250 to 1060 mbar

Relative humidity : 10 % to 80 % non-condensing

Noise Emission

< 55 dB (A), value depends on operator's location

Photographic Material Lengths

In the supply cassette: max. 60 m.

In the take-up cassette: 0.3 m to 20 m in onepiece.



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To the online automatic film processor: single pages0.3 m to 0.8 m.

Thickness of Photographic Material

Film and offset plate : 0.11 mm - 0.18 mmPhotographic paper : 0.1 mm - 0.15 mm

Exposure Format

In the case of photographic material which is laterallyaligned in the supply cassette:

PhotographicMaterial Width

[mm/inch]

Feed Direction[mm] WithoutSide Punch

(Page Height)inch] With SidePunch

Scanning LineDirection (PageWidth) [mm/inch]

280/11.02 270/10.63 253/9.96 558/21.65

310/12.20 300/11.81 283/11.14 558/21.65

340/13.39 330/12.99 313/12.32 558/21.65

370/14.57 360/14.17 343/13.50 558/21.65

400/15.75 390/15.35 373/14.69 558/21.65

430/16.93 420/16.54 403/15.87 558/21.65

460/18.11 450/17.72 433/17.05 558/21.65

490/19.29 480/18.90 463/18.23 558/21.65

520/20.47 510/20.08 493/19.41 558/21.65550/21.65 540/21.26 523/20.59 558/21.65

580/22.83 570/22.44 553/21.77 558/21.65

610/24.02 600/23.62 583/22.95 558/21.65

620/24.41* 610/24,02 593/23.35 558/21.65

640/25.20* 630/24.80 613/24.13 558/21.65

670/26.38* 660/25.98 643/25.31 558/21.65

700/27.56* 690/27.17 673/26.49 558/21.65

730/28.74* 720/28.35 703/27.68 558/21.65

762/30.00* 750/29.53 735/28.94 558/21.65

* not with Herkules NP8-4 Edition July 1995


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In the case of photographic material which is centrically

aligned in the supply cassette:

PhotographicMaterial Width

[mm/inch]

Feed Direction[mm

Without SidePunch

(Page Height)inch]With SidePunch

Scanning LineDirection (PageWidth) [mm/inch]

430/16.93 420/16.54 558/21.65

460/18.11 450/17.72 558/21.65

490/19.29 480/18.90 558/21.65

520/20.47 510/20.08 558/21.65

550/21.65 540/21.26 558/21.65

580/22.83* 570/22.44 558/21.65

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