Product

ThermoFlex^® Mid/Narrow

Background

Configuring your machine according to the values described in the procedure below will enable it to:

• Support thermal film on narrow/mid size devices.
• Use Cromalin^® as a digital proof on Flex devices.
• Expose analog plates.
• Help calibrate the machine without using processors for fast results.

Procedure

1. In the Properties window under Machine, change the value of the Min Media Thick (mm) parameter to 0.1.

Figure 1

2. In the Focus Motor window, change the value of the Max Poss App Value parameter to 2700. This will enable the focus motor to move almost to the end of its travel range.

Figure 2

3. Release the focus lock located on the optic head base, as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3

4. Send the focus motor to max 2500 steps (approximately 2850 microns) and make sure that it has not reached the end of its travel range, as shown in Figure 4.
   Note: Since all steppers are not the same, make sure the stepper does not reach the end of its range of travel when you send the focus motor to 2500 steps.

Figure 4

If the two parts indicated above in Figure 4 (arrows) touch each other, you have passed the stepper's range of travel.

5. Install the focus jig on the optic head and adjust the gauge to zero, as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5

6. Release the optic head screws and move the head approximately 700 microns forward.
   Note: Make sure the distance from the drum nozzle is 500 microns (like the other plates).
7. Run focus tests on the film.
8. Run an intensity test on the film.
9. Make sure the focus step for the film is not close to the end of its travel range on the film. If you find the correct focus, but are too close to the end of the range of travel, move the optic head again, as needed.
10. When you finish calibrating the film, repeat the focus test on all plate thicknesses used by the customer.
11. After you finish adjusting the focus, move the focus lock back so the head does not exceed the end of its range of travel. To move the focus lock back, do the following:
    1. Send the head 150 steps beyond the focus setting for the film.
    2. Move the focus lock until it touches the optic head and lock the screws.

Technical contact(s)

Content owner: Moshe Arviv
See the Escalation page for escalation contacts.

Date submitted

22 Jun 2003