Version Introduction

All figures in this manual are for reference only; Amsky reserves the right to change them without prior notice.

This manual introduces the function of TiffDownload V2.9.1R2.

There are two versions of TiffDownload software, namely user version and engineer version. User version refers to the installed

software. And Engineer version refers to the installed software with dongle inserted.

The engineer version includes every function of user version and it can be regarded as the advanced version of user version. And this

manual will introduce the function of user version.

For more information, please refer to the website of Guangzhou Amsky Technology Co., Ltd. www.amsky.cc .
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Chapter 1 Installation and removal ........................................................................................................................................ 1

1.1 Install TiffDownload ............................................................................................................................................................ 1

1.2 Install the USB Driver ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.3 Removal ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 2 Launch and close the program .............................................................................................................................. 5

2.1 Launch TiffDownload .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Close TiffDownload ............................................................................................................................................................. 5

Chapter 3 Introduction of software interface ......................................................................................................................... 6

3.1 Operation interface ............................................................................................................................................................... 6

3.1.1 (Rectangle A) menu bar ............................................................................................................................................ 6

3.1.2 (Rectangle B) tool bar ............................................................................................................................................... 8

3.1.3 (Rectangle C) active queue ....................................................................................................................................... 9

3.1.4 (Rectangle D) hold queue........................................................................................................................................ 10

3.1.5 (Rectangle E) printing status ................................................................................................................................... 11

3.1.6 (Rectangle F) log information ................................................................................................................................. 11

3.1.7 (Rectangle G) status bar .......................................................................................................................................... 12

Chapter 4 Configure system parameters .............................................................................................................................. 13

4.1 System parameters ............................................................................................................................................................. 13

4.2 Set the path ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13

4.2.1 System install .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

4.2.2 Output buffer ........................................................................................................................................................... 13

4.2.3 Temp data ................................................................................................................................................................ 14

4.2.4 Log data .................................................................................................................................................................. 14

4.2.5 Data backup ............................................................................................................................................................ 14

4.2.6 Default .................................................................................................................................................................... 14

4.3 Clear the buffer .................................................................................................................................................................. 14

4.4 Set the language of user interface ...................................................................................................................................... 15

4.5 Options............................................................................................................................................................................... 15

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4.5.1 Set the auto print function ....................................................................................................................................... 15

4.5.2 Save TPL which will be modified in openfile ......................................................................................................... 15

4.5.3 Auto reset job status at startup & drag..................................................................................................................... 15

4.5.4 Preprocessing only when device is connected ......................................................................................................... 15

4.5.5 Set the Info view ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

Chapter 5 Configure the output template of plate................................................................................................................ 17

5.1 Create a plate template ....................................................................................................................................................... 17

5.1.1 Basic parameters ..................................................................................................................................................... 17

5.1.1.1 Set the name of plate template...................................................................................................................... 17

5.1.1.2 Set the width and length of plate .................................................................................................................. 18

5.1.1.3 Device parameter ......................................................................................................................................... 19

5.1.1.4 Set the Margin (mm) & Property.................................................................................................................. 20

5.1.1.5 Others ........................................................................................................................................................... 21

5.1.2 Advanced parameters-single layer fiber .................................................................................................................. 22

5.1.2.1 Channel options ............................................................................................................................................ 22

5.1.2.2 Compensate .................................................................................................................................................. 23

5.1.2.3 Focus for printing ......................................................................................................................................... 24

5.1.2.4 Others ........................................................................................................................................................... 24

5.1.2.5 CMYK plate ................................................................................................................................................. 25

5.1.2.6 Lens angle .................................................................................................................................................... 25

5.1.3 Advanced parameter-multi-layer fiber..................................................................................................................... 26

5.1.3.1 Compensate .................................................................................................................................................. 27

5.1.3.2 Lens mag ...................................................................................................................................................... 27

5.2 Activate the plate template ................................................................................................................................................. 27

5.2.1 Activate the template ............................................................................................................................................... 27

5.2.2 Adjust the balance block ......................................................................................................................................... 28

5.3 CTP Calibration-single layer fiber ..................................................................................................................................... 29

5.3.1 Set the exposure focus of plate ................................................................................................................................ 29

5.3.1.1 Focus coarse adjustment ............................................................................................................................... 29

5.3.1.2 Focus fine adjustment................................................................................................................................... 32

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5.3.2 Set the time-delay of optical channel ...................................................................................................................... 34

5.4 CTP calibration-multi-layer fiber ....................................................................................................................................... 36

5.4.1 Focus coarse adjustment and focus fine adjustment ................................................................................................ 36

5.4.2 Time-delay calibration ............................................................................................................................................ 36

5.4.2.1 Time-delay coarse adjustment ...................................................................................................................... 36

5.4.2.2 Time-delay fine adjustment .......................................................................................................................... 37

5.4.2.3 Time-delay slope .......................................................................................................................................... 38

Chapter 6 Output the plate................................................................................................................................................... 40

6.1 1BitTIff parameter requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 40

6.2 Active Queue...................................................................................................................................................................... 40

6.3 Hold queue ......................................................................................................................................................................... 41

6.4 Printing Status .................................................................................................................................................................... 41

6.5 Log information ................................................................................................................................................................. 42

6.6 Job...................................................................................................................................................................................... 42

6.6.1 Add job .................................................................................................................................................................... 42

6.6.2 Preprocessing the job .............................................................................................................................................. 43

6.6.3 Job preview ............................................................................................................................................................. 43

6.6.4 Job printing ............................................................................................................................................................. 43

6.6.5 Interrupt the job....................................................................................................................................................... 44

6.6.6 Job priority .............................................................................................................................................................. 44

6.6.7 Reset job status ....................................................................................................................................................... 44

6.6.8 Move to Hold queue ................................................................................................................................................ 44

6.6.9 Delete Jobs .............................................................................................................................................................. 45

6.6.10 Parameter setup ..................................................................................................................................................... 45

6.6.11 About job ............................................................................................................................................................... 45

Chapter 7 Automatic parameter application ........................................................................................................................ 46

7.1 Set up the hot folder ........................................................................................................................................................... 46

7.2 Turn on Hot Input............................................................................................................................................................... 47

7.3 Turn off Hot Input .............................................................................................................................................................. 48

Chapter 8 Reset and backup job .......................................................................................................................................... 49

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8.1 Backup the outputted job ................................................................................................................................................... 49

8.2 Reset the outputted job ....................................................................................................................................................... 49

Chapter 9 Charging management ........................................................................................................................................ 50

9.1 Charging management ....................................................................................................................................................... 50

9.2 View plate count ................................................................................................................................................................ 50

9.3 Charging prompt ................................................................................................................................................................ 51

9.4 Charging request ................................................................................................................................................................ 51

9.5 Charging finished ............................................................................................................................................................... 52

9.6 Cancel the request .............................................................................................................................................................. 52

Chapter 10 Maintenance information .................................................................................................................................... 53

10.1 About TiffDownload ........................................................................................................................................................ 53

10.1.1 About TiffDownload ............................................................................................................................................. 53

10.1.2 Save the information of TiffDownload .................................................................................................................. 53

10.2 View errors ....................................................................................................................................................................... 54

10.3 System information .......................................................................................................................................................... 54

10.4 Introduction of maintenance interface .............................................................................................................................. 55

Chapter 11 Parameters .......................................................................................................................................................... 58

11.1 Export parameter .............................................................................................................................................................. 58

11.2 Import parameter .............................................................................................................................................................. 58

11.3 Check parameter .............................................................................................................................................................. 59

11.4 Set Pulse CAL Parameter ................................................................................................................................................. 61

Chapter 12 Diagnosis ............................................................................................................................................................ 62

12.1 Fast scan motor ................................................................................................................................................................ 62

12.1.1 Synchronize drum ................................................................................................................................................. 63

12.1.2 Save as the HC press down position...................................................................................................................... 63

12.2 Slow scan control ............................................................................................................................................................. 64

12.3 Valve and sensor .............................................................................................................................................................. 65

12.4 Load & unload ................................................................................................................................................................. 66

12.4.1 Adjust the seam width ........................................................................................................................................... 67

12.4.2 Modify plate width ................................................................................................................................................ 67

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12.5 Laser-power calibration ................................................................................................................................................... 68

12.5.1 Channel ................................................................................................................................................................. 68

12.5.2 Power .................................................................................................................................................................... 68

12.5.3 Power Synchronization ......................................................................................................................................... 69

12.5.4 Power Scale ........................................................................................................................................................... 69

12.5.4.1 Slope adjust ................................................................................................................................................ 69

12.5.4.2 Curve adjust ............................................................................................................................................... 70

12.5.5 Calibrate ................................................................................................................................................................ 71

12.5.6 Evaluate ................................................................................................................................................................ 71

12.6 Laser-power’s sensor test ................................................................................................................................................. 73

12.7 Device zero adjustment .................................................................................................................................................... 74

12.8 Find & move balance block ............................................................................................................................................. 74

12.9 Re-self test ....................................................................................................................................................................... 75

12.10 Set drum groove of plate edge detection ........................................................................................................................ 76

Chapter 13 Q&A ................................................................................................................................................................... 77

13.1 No connection between CTP and PC after switching on the CTP .................................................................................... 77

13.2 How to add a new template .............................................................................................................................................. 77

13.3 How to add the plate count............................................................................................................................................... 78

13.4 Plate edge cannot be found when printing ....................................................................................................................... 78

13.5 Device can’t find the balance block ................................................................................................................................. 78

13.6 Solution for plate Jam ...................................................................................................................................................... 79

13.7 Inconsistent plate width ................................................................................................................................................... 80

13.8 Device zero error.............................................................................................................................................................. 81

13.9 Deviation of HC press down position .............................................................................................................................. 81

13.10 Deviation of theoretical and actual plate width .............................................................................................................. 81

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Chapter 1 Installation and removal

1.1 Install TiffDownload

The introduction of installation package.
Interface Supported language
Installation program in installation package Remarks
language of TiffDownload
TiffDownload Setup(Ver2.9.1R2).rar English Chinese + English Used to install the English version
TiffDownload installation program (Ver2.9.1R2).rar Chinese Chinese + English Used to install the Chinese version

1) Please double click the installation program, and click “Next” button when the welcome interface pops up;

Fig 1 Welcome

2) Click “Browse…” to select the installation folder, and then click “Next” button;

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Fig 2 Select the installation folder

Notice:

As the temporary files of the software are quite large, we recommend you to:

1) Install the software in the hard disk with enough capacity;

2) Modify the path of “Output Buffer”, “Log data”, “Data backup” in “System Parameters”.

3) Since every single component contains the parameter description of a specific version, please select the components you

want according to the model of CTP to install. Then click “Next” button;

Fig 3 Select the corresponding components

Notice: Please select the component driver according to the corresponding version information, or the software cannot be properly

used.

4) Be prepared to install, and click “Next” to start the installation;

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5) Installation finished. Click “Close” to finish the installation.

Fig 4 Installation finished

Launch TiffDownload after installation. Some folders will be generated automatically after the first time you launch the software. For

example, if the software is installed in C:\Program Files\Amsky\TiffDownload Ver2.9.1R2, the following folders can be found in the

folder of TiffDownload Ver2.9.1R2.

 bin: Save the TiffDowanload.exe

 DogDrv: Save the driver programs of Dongle

 Drivers: Save the driver programs of device

 Error: Save the error information

 Help: Save the help documents

 Log: Save the log data

 OutBackup: Save the backup data generated during preprocessing

 OutBuffer: Save the output buffer data generated during preprocessing

 ParamTpl: Save all the templetes

 Plugin: Save the plugin files of extended function

 SysData: Save the system configuration files

 SysTemp: Save the system temporary files

 UsbDrv_Sign: Save the USB driver of device

 uninstal.log: Installation log

Remarks: You can modify the path of “Output Buffer”, “Log data”, “Data backup” in “System Parameters”. And please install the

software in the hard disk with enough capacity.

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1.2 Install the USB Driver

1) Connect the USB port of PC and CTP and a new hardware will be detected. Select “install from the list or the designated

path”, and click “Next” button;

2) Select “No, I want to choose the driver by myself”, and then click “Next” button;

Notice: Don’t select automatic search, as the result file maybe an old version of driver program.

3) Click “install from the disk”, and then select the file under UsbDrv_Sign in TiffDownload Ver2.9.1R2 folder;

4) The device model No. will be displayed after the installation. Click “Next” button to continue;

5) Click “Finish” to finish the installation;

6) You can view the driver’s name in device manager.

1.3 Removal

There are two ways to uninstall “TiffDownload Ver2.9.1R2”:

1) For Windows 7 and Windows Vista:

 Click “Start”—“Control Panel” in the Windows taskbar

 Right click “TiffDownload Ver2.9.1R2” in the “Uninstall or change a program”

 Select “Uninstall”

2) For Windows XP:

 Click “Start”—“Control Panel” in the Windows taskbar

 Click “Add or remove a program”

 Select “TiffDownload Ver2.9.1R2” in the list of “Add or remove a program”

 Click “Change/Remove” button

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Chapter 2 Launch and close the program

2.1 Launch TiffDownload

There are two ways to launch TiffDownload:

1) Click “Start”—“Program” —“TiffDownload Ver2.9.1R2” —“TiffDownload Ver2.9.1R2” to launch the software;

2) Double click the shortcut to launch TiffDownload.

2.2 Close TiffDownload

There are two ways to close TiffDownload:

1) Click “File”—“Exit” to close the software;

2) Click to close the software.

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Chapter 3 Introduction of software interface

3.1 Operation interface

Launch TiffDownload. The main interface is shown as below. It can be mainly divided into seven parts, namely menu bar (in rectangle

A), tool bar (in rectangle B), active queue (in rectangle C), hold queue (in rectangle D), printing status (in rectangle E), log information

(in rectangle F) and status bar (in rectangle G).

Fig 5 The interface

3.1.1 (Rectangle A) menu bar

File, Setup, Control, View, Help and Maintenance (Maintenance-Ctrl>>).

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File:

Fig 6 File menu

 Open File: Open the file

 Uncompress spak: Uncompress the back-up file

 Export Log& Parameter: Back up the current log and parameter, you can view them by clicking “File”—“Uncompress

spak”

 Exit: Exit the software

Setup:

Fig 7 Setup menu

 System Parameters: Set the system parameters

 Parameter Template: Set the template parameter

 Hot folder: Set the parameter of hot folder

 Other Parameter: This function is temporarily reserved

Control:

Fig 8 Control menu

 Turn on Hot Input: Turn on/off hot input

 Modify registered user: Modify registered name of user

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 Charging Management: Manage the charging

View:

Fig 9 View menu

 Tool Bar: Display or conceal the tool bar

 Status Bar: Display or conceal the status bar

 View Errors: Open or close the error information window

 View system info: Open or close the system control information window

Help:

Fig 10 Help menu

 TiffDownload Help: Help documents of TiffDownload

 About TiffDownload: Display the current information about the CTP

 Active Service License: Activate the remote service license

 Get Feature Code: Get the remote service license feature code

Maintenance (Maintenance-Ctrl>>): Click “Yes (Y)” to enter maintenance interface, click “No (N)” to cancel.

Fig 11 Maintenance (Maintenance-Ctrl>>)

3.1.2 (Rectangle B) tool bar

The corresponding shortcut on menu bar can be used to activate the needed function.

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System Parameter Hot folder Charging Management View system info

Open File Parameter Turn On/Off View Errors Show Print

Template Hot Input Assistant

Fig 12 Tool bar

3.1.3 (Rectangle C) active queue

It includes the information of TPL name, job name, size and status.

 Sort the files in active queue by clicking or right clicking TPL name bar

 Click button, and it will switch to

button to start preprocessing

 Click button, and it will switch to

button to stop preprocessing after the current preprocessing job finished

 Select the file in active queue, and right click it to see the available operation options shown below

Fig 13 Available operation options

About Job: Display the relevant information about the job;

Parameter Setup: Modify the printing parameter, and the modified parameter is only applicable for this job;

Delete selected jobs: Delete the selected job;

Delete all jobs: Delete all jobs;

Move selected jobs to Hold queue: The job that is preprocessing cannot be moved;

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Move all jobs to Hold queue: The job that is preprocessing cannot be moved;

Interrupt preprocess of selected jobs: The status of job after interrupt is “job interrupted”;

Reset job status: Restart the preprocessing of job that has been interrupted and terminated. The status of job after

preprocessing is “ready to print”;

Suspend selected jobs: The status of job is “job suspended”, and the software will skip the suspended job when printing;

Resume selected suspending jobs: Cancel the suspended status of job;

Output selected jobs: Output the selected printing jobs;

Prioritize selected jobs: Move the job to the column, and it will be outputted firstly;

Job Preview: You can view the result of preview if check “generate data of preview” in the template.

3.1.4 (Rectangle D) hold queue

It includes the information of TPL name, job name, size and status.

 Sort the files in hold queue by clicking or right clicking TPL name bar

 Select the file in hold queue, and right click it to see the available operation options shown below

Fig 14 Available operation options

About Job: Display the relevant information about the job;

Parameter setup: Modify the printing parameter, and the modified parameter is only applicable for this job;

Delete selected jobs: Delete the selected job;

Delete all jobs: Delete all the jobs, including finished, interrupted, and abnormal printing jobs;

Move selected jobs to Active queue: Move the selected job to output queue;

Move all jobs to Active queue: Move all the jobs to active queue;

Reset job status: Reset the status of job to “print finished”;

Suspend selected jobs: The status of job is “job suspended”, and the software will skip the suspended job when printing;

Resume selected suspending jobs: Resume the suspended statusjob;

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Job Preview: You can preview the job by checking “generate data of preview” in the template.

3.1.5 (Rectangle E) printing status

Display the information of current printing status, as well as the data progress and the printing progress. Detailed information is as

shown below.

Fig 15 Information of printing status

 Display the name, size of the current printing job, as well as the laser power, drum speed, orientation, counter and the

template it uses

 Printing progress bar displays the data progress, the printing progress and the name of job

For example, the 22% in the figure above represents the printing progress, and the 100% represents the data progress finished.

 Stop Auto Print: Stop printing after finishing the current job

 Interrupt: A confirmation dialog box will be popped up when clicking “Interrupt” during printing. Click “Yes” to interrupt

the current printing job and click “No” to continue

3.1.6 (Rectangle F) log information

It includes all info, error info and warning info.

Fig 16 Log information

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All info: Include correct info, error info and warning info. And the correct information is in green, error information is in black and the

warning information is in blue.

Error info: Only display the log information when error occurs.

Warn info: Only display the warning information when operating.

3.1.7 (Rectangle G) status bar

Display the operation status of software and the available space of pagebuffer.

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Chapter 4 Configure system parameters

4.1 System parameters

Click “Setup”—“System Parameters” to open the setting interface of system parameters, the figure is as shown below.

Fig 17 System parameters setting

4.2 Set the path

4.2.1 System install

It displays the installation path of the software, please don’t modify it.

4.2.2 Output buffer

Set the saving path of output buffer. Output buffer files refer to the preprocessed files that are saved as PGF file format.

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Suggestion: As the output buffer files are quite large, we recommend you to set the saving path in a hard disk with enough capacity.

4.2.3 Temp data

Set the saving path of temporary data.

Suggestion: As the temporary datum is quite large, we recommend you to set the saving path in a hard disk with enough capacity.

4.2.4 Log data

Set the saving path of log data.

4.2.5 Data backup

Set the saving path of data backup. When doing the data backup, please first select “Backup Source input file” or “Backup CTP data &

TPL”, and the backed up data files is the printed files which are saved as *spak file format.

Suggestion: As the temporary datum is quite large, we recommend you to set the saving path in the hard disk with enough capacity.

4.2.6 Default

Default: Reset to the default setting after installation.

4.3 Clear the buffer

Fig 18 Clear the outputted jobs

Please set the minimum value in “When disc free byte less___MB”.

There are two ways to delete the outputted jobs:

 Delete the jobs automatically by selecting “Auto delete outputted jobs”

 Delete the jobs manually by selecting “Remind user to clear”

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4.4 Set the language of user interface

Fig 19 Language of user interface

The selectable interface languages are Chinese and English.

4.5 Options

4.5.1 Set the auto print function

 Check “Memorized auto-print”, so that the mode of “Stop Auto Print” will be consistent with the last time you have set

before closing TiffDownload

 Uncheck “Memorized auto-print”, so that the mode of TiffDownload is auto print

Fig 20 Memorized auto-print

4.5.2 Save TPL which will be modified in openfile

 Check the option: The modified Template (TPL) parameters in “Open File” will be saved as default TPL parameters

 Uncheck the option: The modified Template (TPL) parameters in “Open File” are only applicable for the selected files

Fig 21 Save TPL parameters

4.5.3 Auto reset job status at startup & drag

 Check the option: Automatically reset the job status when the software starts or the jobs change their queues

 Uncheck the option: Keep the last working status of job

Fig 22 Auto reset job status at startup & drag

4.5.4 Preprocessing only when device is connected

 Check the option: The jobs in queue only can be preprocessed when CTP is connected to the PC

 Uncheck the option: The jobs in queue can be preprocessed even when CTP is not connected to the PC

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Fig 23 Preprocessing only when device connected

4.5.5 Set the Info view

Set the font and its size, as well as the maximum lines in information window.

Fig 24 Info view

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Chapter 5 Configure the output template of plate

5.1 Create a plate template

5.1.1 Basic parameters

5.1.1.1 Set the name of plate template

1) Click “Setup”—“Parameter Template” to open the setting interface of parameter template;

Fig 25 Setting of the plate template

2) Click “New” to create a new template;

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Fig 26 Basic parameter

3) Input the template name in “TPL Name” (for example: device name).

Fig 27 Template name

Notice: The following characters cannot be contained in the template name: \ /: *? " < > |.

5.1.1.2 Set the width and length of plate

Width (Fast Scan): Fill in the width of plate in “Width (Fast Scan)”;

Length (Slow Scan): Fill in the length of plate in “Length (Slow Scan)”;

Plate weight: Input the plate weight value. If the input value in the “Plate Weight” is less than 0, the plate weight will be automatically

calculated according the set plate size, or it will directly use the input weight value;

Thickness: Select the thickness of plate in “Thickness”;

Edge Testing Pos: Start detecting the plate edge position on the drum.

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Fig 28 Plate

Notice:

1) The measured thickness value is not the actual thickness of the plate;

2) Inappropriate choice of thickness may cause intense shaking of CTP;

3) Inappropriate setting of width may cause the plate to be unacceptable.

5.1.1.3 Device parameter

Fig 29 The relevant parameter of CTP

 Device ID: Fill in the device ID number

 Device Name: Fill in the device name. For example: Ausetter T800-00

 Device SN: The serial number of main board

 Resolution[x, y]: The resolution of device

 Exposure power: The exposure power used when the template is printing. The power value marked with * is the power

which uses laser power cablibration ratio

Notice: Modify the “Device ID” and “Resolution[x, y]” by clicking the corresponding options in”Maintenance-Ctrl>>(M)”—

“Parameter”. The “Device Name” and “Device SN” can’t be modified by software; they may change when the device components

have been changed.

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5.1.1.4 Set the Margin (mm) & Property

Fig 30 Margin (mm) & Property

Fig 31 Plate size

Fig 32 Direction of image—left margin 50, top margin 10

 Left Margin: The distance between the left edge of image and the edge of HC gripper’s position

 Top Margin: The distance between the top edge of image and the left edge of the laser carriage when it is in the home

position

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 Center In FScan: The image is in the middle of the left and right margins in software interface

 Center In SScan: The image is in the middle of the top and bottom margins in software interface

 Positive: Control the positive and negative image

 Mirror: Control the image mirror

Fig 33 Image control

Suggestion：

1) Check “Center In Sscan”,” Positive”,” Mirror” when printing the TIFF file;

2) Check nothing when printing the calibration file.

5.1.1.5 Others

Fig 34 Others

Other selectable options:

 CTP Data Compressed: If you would like to shorten the time cost of generating dot matrix, please check this option

 Output forbidden while image size over page: Outputting is forbidden if the image size goes beyond the template size

Suggestion: Please do not check “Output forbidden while image size over page” when printing TIFF files.

 Output forbidden while image resolution is different from the device’s: Outputting is forbidden if the image resolution

is different from the device’s

 Make preview data file: The job generated with this template can be previewed

 Backup Source input file: The software will generate the backup files in the installation directory when printing the jobs

 Backup CTP data & TPL: The software will generate the backup files in the installation directory when printing the jobs

 Verify while compressing

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 Auto Calibrate Before printing: Calibrate before each printing. If the calibration before printing fails, the log file which

records the information of incorrect calibration will be saved. Saving path: C:\ProgramFiles\Amsky\TiffDownload

Ver2.9.1R2\Log\HS Calibrate\Device Name(e.g. Ausetter800UBN(80040011)）\DEV_12345678\Print\File Name（e.g.

Calibrate-20150403-161059.FRR）

5.1.2 Advanced parameters-single layer fiber

If the device is equipped with single layer fiber, the module in the lower right corner of “Parameter Template”—“Advanced” interface

is “Angle for printing”as shown below:

Fig 35 Advanced parameters

5.1.2.1 Channel options

Even though a couple of laser diode has been destroyed, CTP can generate normal exposure by choosing the largest laser arrangement.

Although the exposure speed would be slowed down, the exposure quality wouldn’t be affected.

0 8 63

Mask 0-8 ERROR Use 9-63

Fig 36 Shield the error laser

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1) “Channels” refers to the total quantity of the laser channels, and it can’t be modified in the software;

2) “First Channel” is the column for you to set the number of first laser in the column;

3) “Last Channel” is the column for you to set the number of last laser in the column.

Fig 37 Channel options

Notice: 1) The device can shield the damaged laser channel automatically;

2) You need to manually shield every outputted template.

5.1.2.2 Compensate

Time-delay value

The time-delay value is related to the lens ratio, and the predefined theoretical time-delay value can be calculated through the ratio:

The 2400dpi theoretical time-delay value of UV lens: 3.7075. The actual usable range is around 3.69~ 3.75 and the recommended

stepper value is 0.003;

The 2400dpi theoretical time-delay value of thermal lens: 2.8. The actual usable range is around 2.795~ 2.845 and the recommended

stepper value is 0.003.

Due to the differences of manufacturing and assembling technology, certain differences between the actual time-delay value and the

theoretical value may exist. But the differences are subtle, and it can be controlled around the theoretical time-delay value in the

practical application.

Fig 38 Compensate

 Max delay on First-CH: Check this option if it is not an auto-focus carriage

 Max delay on Last-CH: Check this option if it is an auto-focus carriage (Spider carriage)

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 Save as default: Save the value as the default value

5.1.2.3 Focus for printing

It is the options of lens focusing mode for printing. This function can print and calibrate by using fixed focusing when errors occur in

the process of automatic focusing.

Fig 39 Focus for printing

 L：lens P：psd

 Mode_0: Auto-Focus mode, it is the default option

 Mode_1: Fixed focus

 Mode_2: The function is currently not available while the option is reserved temporarily

 Forbidden Auto-Focus: To print by fixed focus mode

 Disable the channel if its power shortage: Not print if the power of channel is shortage

5.1.2.4 Others

Fig 40 Others

 Speed of FScan: The default value is 900 rpm. In order to increase the printing speed, we recommend you to set it as 1000

rpm

 Data step per FScan: Default value is the number of laser channel

 SScan step per FScan: Default value is the number of laser channel

 Overlap: If the exposed image area in the adjacent column (the last laser channel and the first of the next column) becomes

lighter or darker, you can use the function of laser channel overlap to solve the problem. Check this option, the last laser

channel of the former column and the first laser channel of the latter column will be overlapped. The default overlap pixel is

1 pixel

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5.1.2.5 CMYK plate

The function of CMYK plate processing is switched off by default; if the screening is not smooth (streaks appear) in the printing

process, you can use this function, and check whether the screening has been improved or not; The recognition of the CMYK plate is

done by the way of using "*?" wildcard to match the filename; You can use semicolons to separate the different versions of

TiffDownload files. (for example: * (c)?? (tif; (c) *. Tif;*. C.t if; * _cyan. Tif;).

If the screening has not been improved, please try to improve it through adjusting the screen angle in the RIP processing software.

1) Check the option of “CMYK Processing”;

2) Set the recognition suffix of the file name in the “C”, “M”, “Y”, and “K”;

3) Set the norms of the recognition suffix.

As the following picture shows, the suffixing name of the CMYK plate file should be set to:

 The suffix name of the C plate is * (C). TIF

 The suffix name of the M plate is * (M). TIF

 The suffix name of the Y plate is * (Y). TIF

 The suffix name of the K plate is * (K). TIF

Fig 41 CMYK files

Fig 42 Suffix recognition

5.1.2.6 Lens angle

Either Def-Angle or TPL-Angle can be used in all templates as long as you have selected “Save as default ‘angle’” after calibration.

The angle will be settled after calibration unless the imaging laser has been adjusted.

Amsky suggests you using current angle when creating new templates.

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Fig 43 Default angle

 Use Def-Angle: Use the default angle of lens

 Use TPL-Angle: Use the current saved template angle

 Use Current Angle: Input a value in the TPL-Angle, and use this value as the current angle

Notice: Please record the current value of “Def-Angle” and “TPL-Angle” instead of the coarse adjustment value and fine adjustment

value.

5.1.3 Advanced parameter-multi-layer fiber

If the device is equipped with multi-layer fiber (more than one layer), the module in the lower right corner of “Parameter Template”—

“Advanced” interface is “Mag for printing”. In addition, the “Compensate” module is also different as shown below:

Fig 44 Advanced

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5.1.3.1 Compensate

Fig 45 Compensate—multi-layer fiber

 A：Time-delay coarse adjustment value

 db：Time-delay fine adjustment value

 Save as default: Reset to the default value

5.1.3.2 Lens mag

Either Def-Mag or TPL-Mag can be used in all templates as long as you have selected “Set Default Focus’” after calibration. The mag

will be settled after calibration unless the imaging laser has been adjusted.

Amsky suggests you using current mag when creating new templates.

Fig 46 Lens mag

 Use Def-Mag: Use the default mag of lens

 Use TPL-Mag: Use the current saved template mag

 Use Current Mag: Input a value in the TPL-Mag, and use this value as the current mag

Notice: Please record the current value of “Def-Mag” and “TPL-Mag” instead of the coarse adjustment value and fine adjustment

value.

5.2 Activate the plate template

5.2.1 Activate the template

Only activated template can be used to print.

Click “Activate” and the figure below pops up. As you can see, the left area displays the information of plate. Click “OK” to activate

the template.

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Fig 47 Activate the template

5.2.2 Adjust the balance block

1) Click “Activate” and the software will prompt the user to put the plate. The plate type should be consistent with the plate

information in template;

Fig 48 Put plate

2) Click “500 rpm Test”, and the drum will start rotating with 500RPM. Feel the vibration of the device, and click “Stop” to

finish the 500RPM test;

Fig 49 Adjust the balance block

3) If the vibration is subtle, click “1000 rpm Test”, feel the vibration of the device, and click “Stop” to finish the 1000RPM

test;

4) If the vibration is subtle, click “Finish”, and save the system unbalance value;

5) If serious vibration happens, please check if the parameter setting of balance clock is correct.

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5.3 CTP Calibration-single layer fiber

5.3.1 Set the exposure focus of plate

5.3.1.1 Focus coarse adjustment

1) Click “Setup”—“Parameter Template” to open the parameter template interface, and click “New” button;

2) Set the basic parameters according to the following requirements:

Fig 50 Basic parameter settings

 TPL name: Input the template name according to the plate. For example “Ausetter800UBN 550-650-0.27”

 Plate: Input the width, length and thickness of the plate. Input the plate weight. If the input value in the “Plate

Weight” is less than 0, the plate weight will be automatically calculated according the set plate size or it will directly

use the input weight value

 Device: Fill in the exposure power, which should be 70% of the normal exposure power

 Margin(mm) & Property:

a) Input the value in “Left Margin” and “Top Margin” as needed

b) Uncheck “Center in FScan”, “Center in SScan”, “Positive” and “Mirror”

Remarks: Please input the actual value in “Left Margin”, and “Top Margin”. The value above is only for reference.

 Others:

a) Check “CTP Data Compressed”

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b) Uncheck other options

3) Set the advanced parameters according to the following requirements:

Fig 51 Advanced parameter setting

 Channel options: Default value

 Others:

a) Input the actual value in speed of FScan, the recommended value is 1000rpm

b) Uncheck “Overlap”, “Data step per FScan”= “SScan step per FScan”= number of laser channel

 Compensate: Uncheck “Used delay” and “Rectify parallelogram”

 CMYK Options: Uncheck “CMYK Processing”

 Focus for printing: Select “Mode_0”

 Angle for printing: Check “Use Current Angle”

4) Select “Focus”—“Coarse”, and click “Make Cal” in CTP calibration interface;

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Fig 52 CTP calibration

5) Find the clearest strip and record its number after printing;

Fig 53 Coarse adjusting

The effect of printed strip on the plate is shown as above. So you can choose the average value of two strips on the left and right side

whose clearness are almost the same when choosing the clearest strip.

As Figure 53 shows, No.16 is the one which becomes fuzzy from the right side strip, and No.23 is the one which becomes fuzzy from

the left side strip. So the clearest strip number should be (16+23)/2=19.5, which means that No.19 or No.20 is the clearest strip, as

coarse adjusting allows one strip deviation.

Take No.20 as an example, view the strip of No.20 with magnifying lens as Figure 54 shows (Figure 55 is the magnified image of the

circle in Figure 53), the vertical lines are clear in the strip of No.20.

Notice: The figure below viewed by the magnifying lens is an upside-down image.

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Fig 54 The vertical line of No.20 strip

6) Choose “Focus”—“Coarse” in calibration interface, and save No.20 strip in “Coarse” of “Save/Setup” as the template focus

or default focus according to the situation. For example, if the optimum strip number is 20 in the coarse adjustment, then

choose No.20 strip in “Coarse” of “Save/Setup” and click “Save as TPL-Focus”. Amsky also recommend you to save it as

default focus.

Remarks: The template focus is only applicable to the template which is being used, and the default focus refers to the focus value

saved in CTP.

5.3.1.2 Focus fine adjustment

1) Modify the value in “Left Margin” and “Top Margin” according to the situation;

For example, change the printing position on the plate after coarse adjusting for the reason of saving plate.

2) Select “Focus”—“Fine” in CTP calibration interface;

Fig 55 CTP calibration interface

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3) Click “Make Cal”, find the clearest strip and record its number after printing;

Fig 56 Focus fine adjustment

The effect of printed scrip on the plate is shown as above. So you can choose the average value of two strips on the left and right side

whose clearness are almost the same when choosing the clearest strip. The figures below are the magnified image of Figure 56.

View the magnified image of Strip No.13~19, No.14 is the one which becomes fuzzy from the right side strip, and No.18 is the one

which becomes fuzzy from the left side strip. So the clearest strip number should be (14+18)/2=16, which means that No.16 is the

clearest strip.

Fig 57 Magnified image of fine adjustment

Notice: The figure above viewed by the magnifying lens is an upside-down image.

4) Save No.16 strip in “Fine” of “Save/Setup” as the template focus or default focus according to the situation.

Remarks：The template focus is only applicable to the template which is being used, and the default focus refers to the focus value

saved in CTP.

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5.3.2 Set the time-delay of optical channel

1) Modify the value in “Left Margin” and “Top Margin” according to the situation;

2) Input the time-delay value in “Advanced” interface, and select from “Max delay on First-CH” for AF optics and “Max delay

on Last-CH” for Non AF optics;

The theoretical time-delay value of UV CTP is 3.7075, and the actual range of time-delay value is 3.69~3.75. The recommended

stepper value is 0.003;

The theoretical time-delay value of Thermal CTP is 2.8, and the actual range of time-delay value is 2.79~2.845. The recommended

stepper value is 0.003.

For example, the time-delay value of UV CTP is in the range of 3.69~3.75. So input the time-delay value of 3.70. When installing the

UV CTP, the printing direction should be as the figure below, and users should select “Max delay on Last-CH”.

Fig 58 Max delay on Last-CH

3) Select the type as “Delay” in “Focus & Angle” of “Device Caliberate”. Input the value in “Delay0”, “Delay1”,

“Strips”.Then click “Make Cal”;

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Fig 59 Time-delay calibration

Notice: Input the value in “Delay0” and “Delay1” according to the debugging experience. The stepper value should be 0.003, and the

number of strips should be 20-37.

4) Take and process the plate, the printed image is as shown below:

Fig 60 Image effect

5) View the lines in strip 0 to strip 20; the line is horizontal if the time-delay value is correct. So please select the horizontal

line;

Strip No.0_time-delay value 3.69 Strip No.9_time-delay value 3.717 Strip No.20_time-delay value 3.75

Fig 61 Time-delay interval

6) So 3.717 is the best time-delay value, input the value in “Compensate” of advanced interface.

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5.4 CTP calibration-multi-layer fiber

5.4.1 Focus coarse adjustment and focus fine adjustment

The method to perform the focus coarse adjustment and focus fine adjustment of CTP with double-layer fiber is the same as that of

CTP with single layer fiber. For detailed information, please refer to 5.3.1 Set the time-delay of optical channel.

5.4.2 Time-delay calibration

For UV device with multi-layer fiber, the coarse adjusted value and the fine adjusted value of time-delay calibration is 18 by default.

The method of time-delay calibration for TH device with multi-layer fiber is as follows.

5.4.2.1 Time-delay coarse adjustment

1) Select “Delay”—“Coarse” and click “Make Cal” to expose a time-delay coarse adjusted plate;

2) Find the optimum strip and save the strip number in “Coarse”. Select “Save as TPL-Delay”.

Judgment method

1) In the home position (namely NO.0 test pattern direction), there is a clear blue line between odd column and even column;

2) In the limit position (namely NO.36 test pattern direction), there is a clear white line between odd column and even column;

3) In the middle area between home position direction and limit position direction, there is always a test pattern in which odd

column and even s column connects. The time-delay coarse adjustment value is accurate.

Fig 62 Time-delay coarse adjustment too small

Fig 63 The optimum time-delay coarse adjustment

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Fig 64 Time-delay coarse adjustment too big

5.4.2.2 Time-delay fine adjustment

1) Select “Delay”—“Fine” and click “Make Cal” to expose a time-delay fine adjusted plate;

2) Find the optimum strip and save the strip number in “Fine”. Select “Save as TPL-Delay”.

Judgment method:

1) In the home position (namely NO.0 test pattern direction), two adjacent exposed white lines are not at the same level in

even column (or in odd column);

2) In the limit position (namely NO.36 test pattern direction), two adjacent exposed white lines are not at the same level in

even column (or in odd column). Meanwhile, the fluctuation direction is reversed between home position direction and limit

position direction;

3) In the middle area between home position direction and limit position direction, there is always a test pattern in which any

two adjacent exposed white lines are at the same level in even column (or in odd column). The time-delay fine adjustment

value is accurate.

Fig 65 Time-delay fine adjustment too small

Fig 66 The optimum time-delay fine adjustment

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Fig 67 The time-delay fine adjustment too big

5.4.2.3 Time-delay slope

1) Select “Delay”—“Slope”, and click “Make Cal” to expose a time-delay slope adjusted plate, as shown below:

2) Find the optimum strip and save the strip number in “Slope”. Select “Save as TPL-Delay”.

Judgment method:

1) In home position direction (namely NO.0 test pattern direction): even column slopes upwards from the axis of joint between

left side of even column and odd column (the axis as shown in red ring of below figure);

2) In limit position direction (namely NO.36 test pattern direction): even column slopes downwards from the axis of joint

between left side of even column and odd column (the axis as shown in red ring of below figure);

3) In the middle area between home position direction and limit position direction, there is always a test pattern in which the

exposed white lines of even column all are at the same level. The time-delay slope value is accurate.

Fig 68 The time-delay slope of No.0 test pattern

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Fig 69 The test pattern printed in the optimum time-delay slope

Fig 70 The time-delay slope of No.36 test pattern

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Chapter 6 Output the plate

6.1 1BitTIff parameter requirements

The resolution for TiffDownload program is 2400dpi, and the page orientation size of 1BitTiff as shown below:

Fig 71 Size of 1BitTiff

6.2 Active Queue

Active queue displays the jobs that need to be outputted, including the information of TPL name, job name, size and status.

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Fig 72 Active queue

6.3 Hold queue

Hold queue displays the jobs that are on hold, including the information of TPL name, job name, size and status.

Fig 73 Hold queue

6.4 Printing Status

Display the information of current printing job, as well as the data progress and the printing progress.

Display the name, size of the current printing job, as well as the laser power, drum speed, orientation, counter and the template it uses.

Printing progress bar displays the data progress, the printing progress and the name of printing job.

For example, the [100%, 22%] in the figure shows that the printing progress is 22%, and the data progress is 100%.

Fig 74 Printing status

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6.5 Log information

Log information displays all information, error information and warning information when outputting the plate.

Fig 75 Log information

All information includes normal information, error information and warning information. The normal information is in green, error

information is in black and the warning information is in blue.

6.6 Job

6.6.1 Add job

1) Click “File”—“Open File” to open the interface;

Fig 76 Open file

 File name: Display the current selected file name

 Files of type: Only display the current selected file type

 Template: Display the current selected template, and you can choose other templates in the drop-down menu

 Files: The TIFF file that has been selected

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 Add: Add the selected file

 Cancel: Cancel the selection, and exit the dialogue box

 Modi: Modify the parameter of selected template. Uncheck “Save TPL which be modified in openfile” to apply the

modified parameter to the current files

 Delete: Delete the selected file

 Select all: Select all the TIFF files displayed in the “Files”

 Output: Output the selected file

2) Select the parameter template of the outputted job;

3) Select the TIFF file of the outputted job, and click “Add” to add it;

4) Click “Output” to add the TIFF file into the Active queue.

6.6.2 Preprocessing the job

 Start “Preprocessing continuous”

The default status is preprocessing continuous.

 Stop “Preprocessing continuous”

Click “Preprocessing continuous”, the button will switch to “Preprocessing halt”, and click it after the preprocessing is finished.

Select the Job in “Active Queue”, and start the preprocessing.

Fig 77 Preprocessing

6.6.3 Job preview

If users check “Make preview data file” in the “Base Parameter” interface for parameter template when adding printing job, the job

image can be viewed by clicking “Job Preview” after job preprocessing finished.

6.6.4 Job printing

1) The Job will automatically start after preprocessing, and the software will remind you to place the corresponding plate;

(Please uncheck the “Stop Auto Print” option)

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Fig 78 Plate loading prompt

2) Please press the “START” button on the device after placing the plate;

3) The plate is exposing, and the data progress and the printing progress is shown in the “Printing status” as in Figure 75;

4) The job will be automatically added into “Hold Queue”. And the software will remind you to take the plate.

6.6.5 Interrupt the job

Please click “Interrupt” button during the exposure process if you want to interrupt the exposure. Click “Yes” in the

popped-up dialog box, and the device will start to unload the plate.

Fig 79 “Interrupt” dialog box

6.6.6 Job priority

Choose the priority job in the “Active Queue”, and drag it to the first column to expose.

6.6.7 Reset job status

Select the job that needs to be reset, right click it and select “Reset job status”. The job will be re-preprocessing if it has been

interrupted before, and will be waiting for output.

6.6.8 Move to Hold queue

Select the job that needs to be moved to Hold queue, and right click it.

 Move selected jobs to Hold queue, the preprocessing job cannot be moved

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 Move all jobs to Hold queue, the preprocessing job cannot be moved

6.6.9 Delete Jobs

Select the job that needs to be deleted, and right click it.

 Delete selected jobs, the preprocessing job cannot be moved

 Delete all jobs, the preprocessing job cannot be moved

6.6.10 Parameter setup

Right click in the “Active Queue” (in rectangle C) and select “Parameter Setup” to view the relevant parameter of the outputted job.

6.6.11 About job

Right click the job and select “About Job” to view the relevant parameter of the outputted job.

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Chapter 7 Automatic parameter application
TiffDownload has the function of automatic exposure. Users only need to put the 1BitTiff into the corresponding hot folder, and the

job will be automatically added into the “Active Queue” and then start the exposure.

7.1 Set up the hot folder

TiffDownload has the function of automatic 1BitTiff exposure.

1) Click “Setup”—“Hot folder” to open the setting interface of hot folder;

Fig 80 Set up the hot folder

2) Click “Add” to create a new hot folder, input the name of hot input, and click “OK”. The setting interface is shown as

below.

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Fig 81 The setting interface of hot folder

 Hot Input Name: Input a new name to change the name of hot folder

 Config: Show the relevant information of the hot folder

a) Turn on the HotInput: check it to start the hot folder

b) Input the time interval for hot folder scanning

c) Selected TPL: click drop-down menu to select the template

d) Hot folder path: click “Select…” to choose the hot folder path

e) File Type: fill in the file type

 After job pre-process finished:

a) Choose from “Delete succeed files” or “Move succeed files to”, if users choose “Move succeed files to”, please

click “Select…” and choose the succeed files path

b) Choose from “Delete failure files” or “Move failure files to”, if users choose “Move failure files to”, please

click “Select…” and choose the failure files path

7.2 Turn on Hot Input

Turn on hot input by the following two ways:

1) Click “Control”—“Turn on Hot Input” to turn on the hot input;

2) Click the icon in tool bar; and the arrow will turn green after turning on the hot input.

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7.3 Turn off Hot Input

Turn off hot input by the following two ways:

1) Click “Control”—“Turn off Hot Input” to turn off the hot input;

2) Click the icon in tool bar; and the arrow will turn red after turning off the hot input.

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Chapter 8 Reset and backup job

8.1 Backup the outputted job

Check “Backup Source input file” and “Backup CTP data & TPL” in “Parameter Template”. When printing the TIFF files with this

parameter template, the software will generate backup files automatically, and save it in the data backup path in system parameter.

Fig 82 Backup files

8.2 Reset the outputted job

Click “File”—“Uncompress spak”, and select *.spak files.

Remarks: When the final printed version is different from the outputted files, please pass the backup files to the service engineer to

check the error.

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Chapter 9 Charging management

9.1 Charging management

Click “Control”—“Charging Management” to open the charging management interface.

Fig 83 Charging management interface

9.2 View plate count

Click “Counter View” in charging management to view the rest of outputting count, the total printed quantity, and the price and

quantity of 16-pages and 8-pages.

Fig 84 View plate count

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9.3 Charging prompt

Click “Setup” in charging management to set the warning condition of the outputted quantity.

Fig 85 Charging prompt

9.4 Charging request

1) Click “Request” in charging management, and input the plate count in the figure below;

Make sure the user name is matched with Amsky’s record.

Fig 86 The plate count

2) Click “OK” and the figure below popped up;

The device is working, please wait for a moment, and please make sure that the power and the USB are connected, otherwise

disastrous failure will occur.

Fig 87 Wait for the request finished

3) A window will pop up after the request is finished, input the file name and select the saving path to generate the *.req file

and *.reqinfo file;

4) Click “Save” to finish the request;

Notice: Please check the system time when doing the charging management. Wrong system time may lead to the failure of charging

management.

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5) Compress the generated files (.req and .reqinfo) and send them to Amsky commercial department. Amsky will send the

charging file *.rack back.

9.5 Charging finished

1) Click “Finish” in charging management, and waiting for its preparation;

Fig 88 Preparation

2) Select the *.rack file Amsky sent to you, and click “Open”;

3) The figure below shows that the device is working, please wait for a moment;

Fig 89 Analyzing

4) Request finished.

9.6 Cancel the request

Click “Cancel” in charging management to cancel the request before.

Fig 90 Cancel the request

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Chapter 10 Maintenance information

10.1 About TiffDownload

10.1.1 About TiffDownload

Click “Help”—“About TiffDownload” to view the detailed information about TiffDownload.

Fig 91 Detailed information about TiffDownload

10.1.2 Save the information of TiffDownload

Click “Save To File” to save the information on the current interface.

Remarks: When the device has error, please send the device information to the service engineer according to his guidance.

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10.2 View errors

Click “View”—“View Errors” to view the error information.

Fig 92 Error information

Remarks: The error light will be red when the device has error. Click “View” –“View Errors” to view the error information and solve

it according to the indications. Click “Re-Selftest” to ensure the error has been fixed.

10.3 System information

Click “View”—“View system info” to view the system information. Click the module on the left to view the relevant parameter

information.

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Fig 93 System information

10.4 Introduction of maintenance interface

Launch TiffDownload, check”Stop Auto Print”, and then click “Maintance-Ctrl>>” to enter the maintenance interface, as shown below.

The interface is divided into four parts, namely menu bar (in rectangle A), tool bar (in rectangle B), output interface (in rectangle C),

and status bar (in rectangle D).

Fig 94 Maintenance interface

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(Rectangle A) Menu bar: Parameter, Diagnosis, View, Help and <<Print-Ctrl.

(Rectangle B) Tool bar: Export Parameter, View Errors, View system info, Setup Driver Config, Show Print Assistant and Current

Device.

(Rectangle C) Output interface: Display every step operated in the output interface.

(Rectangle D) Status bar: Display the current status of device.

 Parameters: The management and settings of parameters

Fig 95 Parameter menu

 Diagnosis: Every separate diagnosis functions of each module

Fig 96 Diagnosis menu

 View: View errors and system information

Fig 97 View

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 Help: About TiffDownload and display the system information

Fig 98 Help menu

 <<Print-Ctrl: Switch to printing interface

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Chapter 11 Parameters

11.1 Export parameter

1) Click “Parameter”—“Export Parameter” to export the parameter of Main board, Spider board and Hotspot board;

2) Select the saving path, name the parameter file and save it;

3) Display the progress of parameter exportation;

Fig 99 Progress of parameter export

4) Export succeeded, and the log information will be displayed on the output interface.

For example, the figure below is the successful exported log information of 64 channels device.

Fig 100 Export succeeded

11.2 Import parameter

1) Click “Parameter”—“Import Parameter” to open the import interface as shown below.

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Fig 101 Import parameter

2) Select the parameter file that needs to be imported;

3) Check the parameter that needs to be imported (White ones can be imported, while grey ones cannot);

4) Click “Import” to import the parameter, and the message will be displayed in log information. For example, the figure

below is the successful imported log information of 64 channels device.

Fig 102 Import succeeded

11.3 Check parameter

1) Click “Parameter”—“Check & Repair Parameter” to open the check interface as shown below:

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Fig 103 Check parameter

2) Check the parameter that needs to be checked (White ones can be checked, while grey ones cannot);

3) Click “Check” to check the parameter, and the result will be displayed in log information. For example, the figure below is

the successful checked log information of 64 channels device.

Fig 104 Check result

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11.4 Set Pulse CAL Parameter

In the pulse calibration mode, laser is switched on and off at a high speed with 50% duty ratio, and the default switching frequency is

800 KHZ; while the normal mode is the same as the former laser power calibration mode except it calibrates laser power with the laser

current always on.

As the laser is switched on and off at a high speed with 50% duty ratio in the pulse mode, the laser power value should be half of the

value in the normal mode. In theory, so the value in the pulse mode should be multiplied by 2 to reflect the real result. The UV laser

power value in the pulse calibration is 40% of the value in normal mode, so the default coefficient is 2.5 for UV CTP and 2 for

Thermal CTP.

Fig 105 Set Pulse CAL Parameter

Fig 106 Pulse Scale

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Chapter 12 Diagnosis

12.1 Fast scan motor

Click “Diagnosis”—“Fast scan motor” to open the interface as shown below:

Fig 107 Fast scan motor

 Enable: If the “Enable” indicator light is off, it means user can rotate the drum manually. If the “Enable” indicator light is

on, it means the drum is controlled by the software

 Sync: When the drum has been synchronized, the Sync indicator light will be on. For details, please refer to “12.1.1

Synchronize drum”

 Move: Click “Move” to rotate the drum, and the button will turn to “Stop”

 Clear Error: When the fast scan motor has errors, click this button to clear error

Status:

 Current pos: The current position of drum

 M-Pos: The position of encoder, this value is almost two times of the current position value

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 Save as: Save the current position as the HC press down position. Please make sure that the current position is the HC press

down position before saving it. For details, please refer to “12.1.2 Save as the HC press down position”

 Speed: The current speed of the drum

Positioning:

 Rotate to: Rotate the drum to the set position

 To HC-Pos: Rotate the drum to the HC in the HC press down position. When HC is in the HC press down position, the “To

HC-Pos” indicator light will be on. The set HC position value is shown in the next box

 To TC-Pos: Rotate the drum to the TEC press down position. When TEC is in the TEC press down position, the “To

TC-Pos” indicator light will be on. The set TEC position value is shown in next box

 Rotate 90: Rotate the drum by 90 degrees according to the set direction and speed

 To PT: Rotate the drum to the plate gate position. This button is used for unloading the plate manually

Setup:

 Direction: Select the rotating direction of drum

 Acc: The acceleration of drum. Amsky doesn’t recommend users to modify it

 Speed1 and Speed2: Rotate the drum with speed 1 or speed 2. Please select Speed1 when the device is not printing

12.1.1 Synchronize drum

The steps are as follows:

1) Click “Diagnosis”—“Fast scan motor”. If “Sync” indicator light is off, it means the drum is not synchronized;

2) Click “Enable”, the “Enable” indicator light is on, and click “Move” to rotate the drum;

3) When the “Sync” indicator light is on, click “Stop” button to stop the drum and the synchronization is finished.

12.1.2 Save as the HC press down position

The steps are as follows:

1) Rotate the drum; find the HC press down position manually until the “To HC-Pos” indicator light turns on;

2) Click “Diagnosis”—“Valve and sensor”, select “Down” in “HC Press Bar”;

3) Click “Save as” to save the current position as the HC press down position;

4) Click “Diagnosis”—“Valve and sensor”, select “Up” in “HC Press Bar” and check the position;

5) Repeat steps 1-4 until the deviation between current position and the value in “To HC-Pos” is less than 1EP.

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12.2 Slow scan control

Click “Diagnosis”—“Slow scan motor” to open the interface as shown below:

Fig 108 Slow scan motor

 Enable: If the “Enable” indicator light is off, it means that user can move the laser carriage manually. If the “Enable”

indicator light is on, it means that the laser carriage is controlled by software

 Current Pos: Display the current position of laser carriage

 Max: The actual limit position of laser carriage. The indicator light will turn on when laser carriage arrives at limit position

 Zero: The actual home position of laser carriage. The indicator light will turn on when laser carriage arrives at home

position

 Find Zero: Move the laser carriage to the actual home position of laser carriage

 Clear Error: Click this button to eliminate error when error occurs in slow scan motor

 Select one speed: Select Speed1 or Speed2, and input the value

 Select one position: Select Position 1 or Position 2, and input the value

 Move to: Move to the set position with the set speed

 Move Loop: Laser carriage moves between position1 and position 2 continuously

 To Max: Laser carriage moves to the software limit position

 <<: Laser carriage moves to the limit position

 Stop: Laser carriage stops moving

 >>: Laser carriage moves to the home position

 To Zero: Laser carriage moves to the software home position

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12.3 Valve and sensor

Click “Diagnosis”—“Valve and sensor” to open the interface.

Fig 109 Valve and sensor

 PD: Click “Open” to open the plate door, click “Close” to close it

 PT: Click “Up” to lift the plate gate, click “Down” to put it down. The “Have Plate” indicator light will be on if there’s

plate on the plate gate

 RO: Click “Up” to lift up the roller, click “Down” to put it down

 HC Press Bar: Click “Up” to lift up the HC press bar, click “Down” to put it down

Notice: Please check if the current position of drum is in the HC press down position when click “Down”.

 Left put in HC: If the left edge of plate is in position, the “Left put in HC” indicator light will be on

 Right put in HC: If the right edge of plate is in position, the “Right put in HC” indicator light will be on

 TC Press Bar: Click “Up” to lift up the TEC press bar, click “Down” to put it down

Notice: Please check if the current position of drum is in the TC press down position when click “Down”.

 SL-Release: Release the drum and TEC press bar

 SL-Lock: Lock the drum and TEC press bar

Notice: When the TEC is on the TEC press bar, users can only switch from “SL-Release” to “SL-Lock” if the TEC press bar is pressed

down.

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 Sensor: When TEC is on the TEC press bar, the indicator lights of TEC reflective photoelectric sensor #1, #2, #3, #4 will be

on at the same time; When TEC is away from the TEC press bar, the indicator lights TEC reflective photoelectric sensor #1,

#2, #3, #4 will be off at the same time

 Vacuum Switch: Click “On” to switch on the vacuum, and click “Off” to switch it off

 Power Switch: Click “On” to switch on the power switch, and click “Off” to switch it off

 Emergency stop button: The indicator light of “Laser off (Red lamp)” will turn on when emergency stop button is pressed,

otherwise it is off

 Balance Unit: The detected indicator light will be on if the balance block is in the insert position. Click “Out” to pull out

the piston from the balance block; Click “In” to insert the piston into balance block

 Plate Fly: Under normal circumstance, the indicator light of “Plate Fly” displays green light. While when plate ejection

occurs, the indicator light will be off and the device will be stopped immediately.

 Air Pressure State: Display the current air pressure status; green indicates the pressure is normal, red indicates it is

abnormal

12.4 Load & unload

Click “Diagnosis”—“Load & Unload” to open the interface as shown below:

Fig 110 Load and unload plate

 Auto Load: Click “Auto Load” to load the plate on drum

 Auto Unload: Click “Auto Unload” to unload the plate from drum

 LD Reset: Reset the load and unload module

 Plate Detected: Indicator light will be on when plate has been detected on plate gate

 Loop Test: Check this option, the device will perform auto load and unload loop test

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 Reset Seam Width: Reset the seam width to the default value

12.4.1 Adjust the seam width

1) Click “Reset Seam Width” to reset the seam width to the default value;

2) Click “Auto Load” to load the plate. Manually rotate the drum to make the TEC on the top;

3) Draw a horizontal line along the TEC on the both sides of the plate;

4) Click “Unload” to unload the plate;

5) Measure the diastance between the horizontal line and the plate edge, record the distance as the seam width;

6) Repeat step 2~5;

7) Input the average value of distance into the “Actual Seam Width”, and click “Adj Seam Width” to adjust the seam width.

12.4.2 Modify plate width

1) Measure and record the actual width of plate; make sure that the valve is ready to load plate, and click “Auto Load” to load

the plate;

2) Input the actual value of plate width into “Actual Plate width”, and click “Adj Plate width”.

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12.5 Laser-power calibration

Fig 111 Laser-power calibrate

12.5.1 Channel

Choose one channel or multi-channel to do the laser power calibration.

12.5.2 Power

When opening the interface of “HS Calibration”, the exposure power in the parameter template will be automatically loaded to the

“Power” module. The power category can be added to 8 categories. When it is less than 8, you can right click in the “Power” module

to add power category if necessary. For different laser types, the available power range is different.

Notice: The new power category should be all channels calibrated first, before starting the individual channel calibration.

For example, there are only two power categories, 110mw and 80mw. If user wants to calibrate the power of 100mw, he needs to add a

new power category of 100mw first, and select all the power categories and channels to do the laser power calibration. After that, user

can perform the 100mw power calibration individually.

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12.5.3 Power Synchronization

1) Check “Power Sync” to synchronize the channels and powers in the interface to the device (the former curve will be

cleared);

2) Uncheck “Power Sync”:

 Select all channels: This has the same function with checking “Power Sync”

 Select some channels: If the channels and power points selected in the interface is also in the device, do the calibration

again and no error is reported in the device

12.5.4 Power Scale

Fig 112 Ratio of exposure power

12.5.4.1 Slope adjust

The recommended value is among ±5.

For example, input 5 in the text box, and click the “+” button after “Slope Adjust”. So that the ratio of exposure power in the first

channel is 1.0000 and the last one is 1.05000, as shown below:

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Fig 113 Slope Adjust

For example, input 5 into the text box, and click the “-” button after “Slope Adjust”. So that the ratio of exposure power in the first

channel is 1.0000 and the last one is 0.95000.

12.5.4.2 Curve adjust

The recommended value is among ±5.

For example, input 5 in the text box, and click the “+” button after “Curve Adjust”. So that the ratio of exposure power in the first

channel and last channel is 1.0000 and the middle one is 1.05000, as shown below:

Fig 114 Curve Adjust

For example, input 5 into the text box, and click the “-” button after “Curve Adjust”. So that the ratio of exposure power in the first

channel and last channel is 1.0000 and the middle one is 0.95000.

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12.5.5 Calibrate

1) Click “Calibrate” to perform a laser power calibration after selecting channels, powers and other auxiliary functions;

2) Pop up “Successfully” dialog box after calibration succeeds, and click “OK”;

Fig 115 Calibration succeeded

3) The system will automatically save calibration file in the folder after success and pop up a prompting window to show the

saving path of file.

Fig 116 The saving path of calibration file

12.5.6 Evaluate

1) Click “Evaluate” button (without selecting any channels and powers) to perform a laser power evaluation;

2) pop up the “Successfully” dialog box after evaluation succeeds, and click “OK”;

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Fig 117 Evaluation succeeded

3) The system will automatically save calibration file in the folder after success and pop up a prompting window to show the

saving path of file. Click “OK”;

Fig 118 The saving path of evaluation file

4) The evaluation curve is as follows: X-axis indicates the laser channel (64 channels) and Y-axis indicates the power value

(mW). Compare the power value of each laser in the maximum current with the minimum power value (50mW). When the

maximum power of laser is bigger than minimum power (the power value is above the boundary), the column in the

diagram shows in green; when the laser power is smaller than the minimum power (the power value is below the boundary),

the column shows in red. This figure can be zoomed out and in.

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The boundary of the

minimum power

Fig 119 Evaluation curve

12.6 Laser-power’s sensor test

Fig 120 Sensor of laser power

 Power: The current power value of laser

 Current: Set the current of laser

 Channel: Select the laser channel

 On/Off: Switch on or off the laser; do not switch on the laser more than 3 seconds

 SScan Pos: The current position of laser carriage

 Find Speed: The speed of laser carriage when finding the calibration position

 Find CalPos: Automatically search the calibration position for laser carriage

 Go CalPos: Move the laser carriage to calibration position

 SScan Ctrl: Open the “Slow scan motor” interface

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12.7 Device zero adjustment

1) Expose the default time delay or the default focus test. The position of left margin and top margin is as below:

Left margin

Top margin

Fig 121 Measured value

2) Open the device zero adjust window, the “Reference” is the default value of left margin and top margin. The value is 50 and

10, so that the left margin value in “Reference” is 50, and the top margin value is 10;

3) “Actual” is the actual measured diatance, and please input the actual measured value in “Actual”. For example, the left

margin in the figure above is 49.5, and the top margin is 9.8. Please input the value into the figure below;

Fig 122 Measured value

4) Click “Adjust” to adjust the device zero and print the default focus test again. Re-measure the left margin and top margin to

see if the values are same as the “Actual” values, device zero adjustment completed.

12.8 Find & move balance block

Click “Diagnosis”—“Find & Move Balance block” to open the interface as shown below:

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Fig 123 Balance test

 Find Balance: Find the position of balance block

 Select…: Click “Select…” button and the balance list will be shown as the figure below. Select the position of balance

block. If the value of thickness, width and length are 0 in the position of balance block, it is the position of balance block

without plate and TEC

Fig 124 Balance list

 Positioning: Find the balance block according to the position list of balance block

 Result code: Report error code when error occurs, and 0x0000 means no error

 Random: Check this option to do the random test of balance block automatically (Only applicable for the balance block

position which has been set as a template, and at least 2 templates were set)

12.9 Re-self test

Click “Diagnosis”—“Re-self Test” to restart the self-test.

If error is detected after self-test, the red indicator light will be on, otherwise it will be off.

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12.10 Set drum groove of plate edge detection

This function is applicable for the U groove of plate edge detection which is far away from the HC. For other questions please contact

Amsky.

Fig 125 Set drum groove of plate edge detection

 Current Groove Pos: The position of drum groove

 Found/Set Groove Pos: The software has found the position of drum groove

 Find: Find the position of drum groove automatically

 Save: Save as the position of drum groove

Notice: This function has been set in the factory. Users only need to click “Find” to find the drum groove of plate edge detection and

click “Save”.

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Chapter 13 Q&A

13.1 No connection between CTP and PC after switching on the CTP

Problem description:

 “Device is offline” in log information of software

Solution:

1) Make sure that CTP has been switched on;

2) Check the USB driver, please install the USB driver according to ini file;

3) Check if the USB cable is correctly connected;

4) If the USB cable is defective, please replace it.

13.2 How to add a new template

Problem description:

 User has chosen a new type of plate

Solution:

1) Add a template according to the plate, activate the template and do the edge detection. For detailed information, please refer

to “5.1 Create a plate template”;

2) Copy the new template to do the coarse and fine focus test. For detailed information, please refer to “5.3.1 Set the exposure

focus of plate”;

3) Set the time-delay value;

4) Apply the focus and time-delay value into the new printing template and print the template to ensure that the setting of

parameters is OK;

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5) Delete the template for calibration printing, and keep the newly added printing template.

13.3 How to add the plate count

Problem description:

 The remaining plate count is not enough

Solution:

1) Start charging request procedure. For detailed information, please refer to “9.4 Charging request”;

2) Compress the generated files (.req and .reqinfo) and send them to Amsky's support department;

3) Use the *.rack file from Amsky to finish the charging request. For detailed information, please refer to “9.5 Charging

finished”;

4) Click “Control”—“Charging Management”—“Counter View” to check if the plate count is correct after charging is

finished.

13.4 Plate edge cannot be found when printing

Problem description:

 Software prompts “errors in edge detection process”

Solution:

Re-search the drum groove of plate edge detection. For detailed information, please refer to “12.10 Set drum groove of plate edge

detection”.

13.5 Device can’t find the balance block

Problem description:

 Software prompts “can’t find the balance block”

Solutions:

1) Click “Diagnosis”—“Fast scan motor” to open the interface, and click “Enable” to turn off the Enable indicator light;

2) Click “Diagnosis”—“Valve and sensor” to open the interface. First make sure that the balance block is not in the insert

position of locking pin, and select “In” in “Balance Unit”;

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3) Rotate the drum manually to make the balance block of the same group in the same level, and to make the distance between

two groups of balance block less than 50mm;

Fig 126 The balance blocks of the same group are in the same level

4) Click “Diagnosis”—“Valve and sensor” to open the interface, and select “Out” in “Balance Units”;

5) Click “Diagnosis”—“Find & Move Balance block”, and click “Find Balance”. The indicator light will turn green after

finding is finished;

A
B

Fig 127 Find balance

6) The position deviation of balance block in a group should be within the range of ±25EP;

7) If the deviation is acceptable, click “Positioning” to locate the balance block;

8) Click “View”—“View Errors” to open the interface, and click “Re-Self test” to ensure that the errors have been solved.

13.6 Solution for plate Jam

Problem A description:

 The device has been switched off while the plate hasn’t been taken out

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Solution:

1) Restart the device, and launch TiffDownload. Click “Diagnosis”—“Valve and sensor” to open the interface, select “Open”

in “PD”, take out the plate, and then select “Close” in “PD”.

Problem B description:

 The plate was not placed in proper position, and the HC fails to clamp the plate when loading plate

Solution:

1) Don’t do any operation when this error occurs, make sure that the TEC is in the TEC press down position;

2) Click “Diagnosis”—“Valve and sensor” to open the interface. Select “SL-Release” in “TC Press Bar”, and select “Up” in

“TC Press Bar”;

3) Click “Diagnosis”—“Fast scan motor” to open the interface, and click “Enable” to turn off the Enable indicator light;

4) Open the front cover of device, and rotate the drum manually to take out the plate.

Problem C description:

 The device has been switched off while the plate is still on the drum

Solution:

1) Restart the device, and Click “Diagnosis”—“Load & Unload” to open the interface, click “LD Reset” in “Status”;

2) Click “Auto Unload”, and take out the plate after unloading finished.

13.7 Inconsistent plate width

Problem description:

 Software prompts “the detected plate width does not match the parameter settings”

Solution:

The first situation:

1) Click “Diagnosis”—“Load & Unload” to open the interface, click “Auto load” and record the value in “Measured Plate

width”;

2) Click “Auto load” again, and compare if the value in “Measured Plate width” is same as the former one;

3) If the result is not same, check if the plate loaded sensor (plate tail sensor) is loosened; if the result is same, please refer to

the second situation.

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The second situation:

1) Check every plate width value in “Measured Plate width” of the same batch; check the deviation between the value in

“Measured Plate width” and the setting in “Width (Fast Scan)” of “Parameter Template”. The tolerance is ±1mm in the

former version of TiffDownload V2.6.0;

2) If the deviation is more than ±1mm in TiffDownload Ver2.6.0 or higher version, click “Parameter”—“Check & Repair

Parameter”, select “Un’s Parameters”—“Loading’s Parameters”, and click “Check” button. Change the deviation tolerance

to ±2mm;

3) If the deviation between the value in “Measured Plate width” and the setting in “Width (Fast Scan)” of “Parameter

Template” is more than ±2mm, please modify the value in “Width (Fast Scan)” of “Parameter Template” or add a new

template according to this plate.

13.8 Device zero error

Problem description:

 The value of left margin and top margin is different from the set value in “Margin(mm) & Property” of “Parameter

Template”

Solution:

Re-adjust the device zero. For detailed information, please refer to “12.7 Device zero adjustment”.

13.9 Deviation of HC press down position

Problem description:

 The deviation of HC press down position is too large

Solution:

Re-adjust the HC press down position. For detailed information, please refer to “12.1.2 Save as the HC press down position”.

13.10 Deviation of theoretical and actual plate width

Problem description:

 The deviation of theoretical and actual plate width is more than ±5EP when doing the edge detection

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Solution:

1) Measure the actual plate width to check if it is the same s the setting in “Width (Fast Scan)” of “Parameter Template”;

2) Plate width modification is only allowed under the following situation: (For detailed information of modifying plate width,

please refer to “12.4.2 Modify plate width”)

 When debugging in the factory

 Re-install the encoder

 Re-adjust the HC press down position

 Re-install the plate loaded (plate tail) sensor

3) When the parameters are incorrect due to mis-modifying plate width, please re-import the default parameters.

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