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Description:

Specifies how this media is handled by the CTP output devices.

MEDIA_CODE_ALUMINUM = 0, MEDIA_CODE_POLYESTER = 1, MEDIA_CODE_AL_NO_SLIP = 2, MEDIA_CODE_FLEXO = 3, MEDIA_CODE_PROOF = 4, MEDIA_CODE_DELICATE = 5, MEDIA_CODE_BLUELINE = 6

For the 3244 Platesetter: When set to 0 the autoloader will attempt to remove slipsheets using all means available. The success of picking a plate is also verified with the proximity sensor mounted on the picker.

When set to 1 the autoloader will not attempt to remove any slipsheets, nor will it check the proximity sensor.

MCODE 2 is used for metal plates with no slipsheets, (not implimented)

MCODE 5 is used for metal plates that have a deicate emulsion. The plates seek is done more gently (and slowly) the wipers are used but more gently, the velcro cycle is done, but the plate is backed away from the velcro tabs and the shutter is left open while the plate is lifted out.

The loading, unloading, processing, ejecting, and imaging of plates or not affected in any way by this parameter.

Type:

Default:

• 0

Range:

• 0 to 255 [0=Al,1=Pol]

Notes:

The following media are specified by the mcode parameter:

• 0 = Generic aluminum plate with slipsheets
• 1 = Film or Polyester plate without slipsheets
• 2 = Aluminum plate with no slipsheets
• 3 = Flexographic media
• 4 = Front-loading proofing media
• 5 = Delicate media
• 6 = Digital Blueline media (Dupont Dylux)

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