The new type of PCI slot, PCI Express, on the new Apple Macintosh G5 computer is not compatible with the TSP_U (75/100) that is required for PS/M 8.x. If your configuration requires that the TSP board be installed in the Macintosh G5, you should use only a Mac G5 with a PCI-X slot.

Electronic board drawings for the Dolev 4press are now available. Find these items on the Parts and Drawings page under Assembly drawings.

The SBC PCA 6751 kit installation procedure (pdf) describes how to install the SBC PCA-6751 kit (also known as CPU) on any Dolev 4press imagesetter. Find this item on the Procedures page.

Release notes, installation procedures, and downloads for DolevTiffExpose for Windows 2000 are now available on the DTE (Dolev Tiff Expose) Home Page. This index also contains all the documentation and downloads for DolevTiffExpose for Windows NT. Find this index under DolevTiffExpose on the Connectivity page.

16 new error messages descriptions and resolutions have been added to the Error Message Guide D-N. Find this item under Error Messages on the Troubleshooting page.

The Dolev TiffExpose Installation for Windows NT procedure describes how to install DTE on imagesetters with the Windows NT operating system. Find this item on the Installation page.

The Dolev 4press error message guide, an alphabetical list of error messages with their possible causes and suggested solutions, has been split to accomodate more items. The Dolev 4press error message guide A-C is complete. The Dolev 4press error message guide D-N is a work in progress. We will continue to add information until we complete the list. Find these guides under error messages on the Troubleshooting page.

The TSP/TSP_U Installation Guide describes the various TSP configurations, depending on your Brisque and Macintosh platform, and your output device. The guide includes procedures for installing the TSP/TSP_U board and connecting the TSP cable. Find this item under Installation procedures on the Connectivity page.

The MB SOMC LEDs sometimes have different meaning, depending on the type of device in which they appear. The MB SOMC LEDs meaning table shows the meaning of each LED, according to the device in which it appears. Find this tip under General on the Troubleshooting page.

The Marine Transport procedure describes how to ship CTF products by sea in order to reduce costs when there is enough time to meet the delivery lead time, or when air transporation is not an option. Find this item on the Procedures page.

The Dolev 4press error message guide presents an alphabetical list of error messages, with their possible causes, and suggested solutions. This is a work in progress. We will continue to add information until we complete the list. Find this item under error messages on the Troubleshooting page.

When configuring a Dolev 4Press on Brisque 4.1, the turbo FM screen sets are missing from the general screen sets list. Find this item under workflow on the Troubleshooting page.

Dolev 4press V/V² Site Preparation. Now available on the Documentation page.

A planned maintenance (PM) kit, part number 518-00451A, has been added to the Dolev part list. Find this item under general/kits, on the Parts page.

The updated 4Press/News Family Specifications are now located on the Sales Information Portal (SIP). Find a link to these specs, and other related information, on the Description/Overview page.

When sending a failed TSP board for repair, fill in the TSP board failure repair tag form and send it with the TSP board. Find this form under Workflow on the Troubleshooting page.

This tip provides a workaround to overcome spinner problems connecting to Brisque ver 4.1 with TSP for Dolev 4Press with old boards. Find this tip under Connectivity on the Troubleshooting page.

Data shifts and bad image quality can result from the spinner speed dropping when working in resolution 100 with VLSI, old boards, and Version 9.064. Find this tip under Imaging on the Troubleshooting page.

The guide to the bar punch catalog numbers (pdf) has been updated. Find this document under Punch System on the Assemblies page.

The new Planned Maintenance procedure and checklist for the Dolev 4Press is a comprehensive procedure that includes a PM workflow and links to all relevant PM procedures for the plotter assemblies. Find these documents on the Maintenance page.

The LP2000 Beida/News board is included in a number of connectivity kits, but the data cable is specific to the Dolev configuration. Find this item on the Connectivity page, and under Ordering Information on the Parts page.

When escalating a problem or issue, fill in the Escalation Report Information Required form electronically to provide the escalation contacts with all the information required to expedite a solution. Find this report on the Escalation page.

Since the DOC chip status is "last-time-buy", you can follow the Setup/format diskette for CPU486 with Flash/DOC/SDOC procedure for the setup version. Find this procedure under Setup Flash on the Downloads page.

This table lists the current microversion and diagnostics version per product, including part numbers. Find this table under See Also on the Downloads page.

We have begun adding pictures and "where used" lists to the Dolev 4press part lists, beginning with the Electronic and Boards part list. Look for more illustrated part lists in the near future on the Parts page.

Dolev 4press v/v² User Guide - Translations of this item can be found on the Documentation page.

The TP SOL overload error message tip describes how to resolve this error message when it is accompanied by the cutter motor and load motor overload error messages. See this tip on the troubleshooting page.

For Dolev 4Press CPU and panel configurations, see this tip on the troubleshooting page.

FCO 512-00192 describes how to replace the cutter system to ensure that film is cut straight, with a tolerance of 1 mm, when working with polyester plates. Find this on the FCO page.

The latest screen set parameters for TSP can be found on the Color, Screening and Calibration page.

See which output devices are qualified to run with Brisque 4.x on the Output Device Connectivity spreadsheet. Find this on the Connectivity page.

The Dolev 4Press parts lists are currently being improved and updated. Check the Parts page to see the new lists, and to see what lists are planned for the near future.

The Troubleshooting guide (pdf) includes a list of error messages and provides a description and solution for each one. You can find this on the Troubleshooting page.

This Installation guide (pdf) is intended for use by Creo service engineers, and is designed to accompany the engineer during all stages of installation and servicing. You can find this on the Documentation page.

This User guide (pdf) describes the options available with the Dolev 4 press v/v2 imagesetter. You can find this on the Documentation page.

The Dolev 4press micro version release notes and 9.069 download include the changes made since version 9.064, and the download-able micro version 9.069. Find these items on the new Downloads page.

Two Mitsubishi polyester plates have been tested and approved for use with Dolev 4Press. The results can be found in the (consumables) CTF film and chemicals approved film table.

Three more films have been tested for use with Dolev 800 V2/3 and 4Press. View the test reports (in pdf format): Agfa ImPower Plus, Huaguang RL IIN, and #1Network #435. The results can be found in the (consumables) CTF film and chemicals approved film table.

Bar Punch Offset in PS/M 7.x describes how to calibrate offsets when installing a punch bar. Find a link to this item on the assemblies page.

When film crashes occur and the film is manually removed from the drum, both the film crash and the incorrect handling of the film can cause the tip of the fiber optic to be broken. FCO 27663A describes how to install the dynamic optic fiber protector to prevent this from occurring. Find this item on the FCO page.

Dolev 800V connectivity - TSP boards 503D03465M/L cause Brisque 6F1 platforms to stop responding during expose. Find this item on the connectivity page.

The Dolev 4press micro version 9.067 release notes and 9.067 download include the changes made since version 9.064, and the download-able micro version 9.067. Find these items on the new Downloads page.

Download diagnostics files for the Dolev Family. For more information on diagnostics, refer to the Troubleshooting & Diagnostics page.

You can now download Dolev4PressV_V2Diag2.79H.exe. For more information see Using diagnostics procedure.

The TSP Troubleshooting Guide includes a list of TSP error codes and provides a description and comprehensive solution for each one. Open the Troubleshooting Guide (in PDF format) here.