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TechPlanet DVD Version 7 N.2—10 Jul 2008
04 Jun 2008: Translated versions of the Magnus 800 Platesetter Safety Guide for Operators More...
The Magnus 800 Platesetter (S, F, V, X, Z-speed) Safety Guide for Operators has been translated into: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Swedish,and Turkish. Go to the Safety page.
25 May 2008: Site configuration layouts for Magnus 800 output devices More...
Go to Site preparation on the Installation page.
21 May 2008: Troubleshooting: The Magnus 800 platesetter's Z-stage option fails to move More...
When customers use plates ranging from 0.15 mm to 0.3 mm, and experience edge detection problems and/or focus learn errors, zero the head for 0.3 mm plates, so that the error will be +50 µ when the z-stage is in its back position. This software issue will be resolved with the release of Magnus 800 Controller software version 1.06.406. Go to Software on the Troubleshooting page.
05 May 2008: Replacing the roller assembly motor drive belt on a Magnus 800 multi-directional unloading conveyor. More...
Go to Multi-directional unloading conveyor on the Procedure page.
27 Apr 2008: Troubleshooting: Loading platform's front axle is worn out after extensive usage More...
Order the loading platform shaft and bearing kit (514-00165A). Go to Loading platform on the Troubleshooting page.
02 Apr 2008: Multi-directional unloading conveyor safety guide for operators More...
Go to the Safety page.
02 Apr 2008: FCO 512-00475A: Replacing the TEC actuator bracket on a Magnus 800 platesetter More...
Implement FCO 512-00475A to replace the existing TEC actuator bracket with an improved, stronger bracket. Find this item under Unloading process on the FCOs page.
26 Mar 2008: Multi-directional unloading conveyor safety guide for service engineers More...
Go to the Safety page.
16 Mar 2008: Training: CTP Punching More...
To learn about punches, and how to order and install them according to customer
requirements, see the CTP Punching presentation.
Go to Training on the Reference
page.
03 Mar 2008: Preventing damage to the TSP board when disconnecting the TSP data cable More...
The Turbo Screening Processor (TSP) board is highly sensitive to electro-static discharge (ESD). Therefore, disconnect the electricity leading to the platesetter and the Brisque workstation, before disconnecting the TSP data cable. Go to Maintenance on the Procedure page.
27 Feb 2008: Always check the TH2 pin alignment before connecting cables More...
If you try to connect a cable when the pins are not properly aligned, you may damage the connector and the pins. This can cause intermittent communication, lvd data, or safety loop errors.
The military connectors should sit easily and evenly. If this is not the case, do not force the connector.
If you suspect that the pins are damaged, go to Intermittent communication, lvd data, or safety loop errors.
TechPlanet DVD Version 7 N.1—15 Feb 2008
17 Feb 2008: Installing GMCE firmware and TH3 firmware on a Magnus 800 platesetter More...
Go to Installation procedures on the Installation page.
13 Feb 2008: Connecting the Magnus 800 Controller computer to the Prinergy render workstation More...
Go to Connectivity procedures on the Connectivity page.
23 Jan 2008: Enabling Permissions for Non-Administrative Users on a Magnus 800 Controller computer More...
Go to Settings on the Control/settings page.
23 Jan 2008: FCO: Replacing the Magnus 800 platesetter MSB motherboard More...
Replace the existing platesetter MSB motherboard with the improved MSB motherboard (503-00514A). The improved MSB motherboard has electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. Go to FCO 512-00486A under Boards on the FCO page.
01 Jan 2008: Third-party unloading conveyor installation guides have been posted on the Installation page More...
Go to the Installation page.
31 Dec 2007: Procedure: Using the Magnus Output Devices Installation Report Tool More...
This procedure describes how to use the Magnus Output Devices Installation Report Tool.
The tool enables field engineers to provide installation feedback to Kodak.
After every installation, open the Magnus Output Devices Installation Report
Tool and submit the report.
Go to the Installation page.
02 Dec 2007: Translated versions of the Magnus 800 Platesetter S300 Safety Precautions for Operators More...
The Magnus 800 Platesetter S300 Safety Precautions for Operators has been translated into: Greek, Hungarian, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Russian, Slovenian, and Turkish. Go to the Safety page.
27 Nov 2007: Maintenance procedure: Replacing the thermal 3 head air filters on a Magnus 800 platesetter More...
Go to Replacing the thermal 3 head air filters on a Magnus 800 platesetter on the Maintenance page.
27 Nov 2007: Procedure: Installing a variable punch on Magnus 800 platesetter More...
Go to Installing a variable punch on Magnus 800 platesetter on the Procedures page.
27 Nov 2007: Procedure: Installing Kit 514-00164A onto a Magnus 800 platesetter to enable support for 12-inch plates More...
Go to Installing Kit 514-00164A onto a Magnus 800 platesetter to enable support for 12-inch plates on the Procedures page.
TechPlanet DVD Version 6 N.3—01 Nov 2007
18 Oct 2007: Reference: Lenticular printing reference guide More...
Go to Lenticular printing on the Reference page.
18 Oct 2007: Procedure: Setting up the Magnus 800 platesetter for lenticular printing More...
Go to Lenticular printing on the Procedures page.
16 Oct 2007: Troubleshooting: MCE connection fails on Dell PE2900 workflow workstations More...
To avoid MCE
connectivity problems on Magnus 800 platesetters, replace the SCSI board.
Go to Connectivity on the Troubleshooting
page.
11 Sep 2007: Translated versions of the Magnus 800 Platesetter S300 Safety Precautions for Operators More...
The Magnus 800 Platesetter S300 Safety Precautions for Users has been translated into: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Danish, Estonian, Finnish, Japanese, Norwegian, and Swedish. Go to the Safety page.
09 Sep 2007: FCO: Replacing the loading platform safety cables on Magnus 800 platesetters More...
Replace the existing safety cables with improved safety cables. The improved safety cables have larger grommets than their predecessors, leading to a reduction in friction between the safety cables and the loading platform actuator brackets. Go to 512-00449A under Loading process on the FCO page.
04 Sep 2007: Update: Wiring and schematics has been moved to the Reference page More...
Go to the Reference page.
29 Jul 2007: Procedure: Connecting an InterPlater 85/135 HD processor to a Magnus 800 platesetter More...
Go to Connecting an InterPlater 85/135 HD processor to a Magnus 800 platesetter on the Installation page.
29 Jul 2007: Troubleshooting: Preventing the Magnus 800 platesetter’s unloading platform from moving sideways More...
This troubleshooting document describes how to insert clips onto the unloading platform axle, in order to prevent the unloading platform from moving sideways. This document is only applicable to platesetters with serial numbers M80300-M80320. Go to Preventing the unloading platform from moving sideways on the Troubleshooting page.
15 Jul 2007: Updated: Magnus 800 platesetter installation guide More...
The Magnus 800 platesetter installation guide has been updated to reflect the recently added Lenovo computer. Find the updated Magnus 800 Platesetter Installation Guide on the Installation page.
11 Jul 2007: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 - server image for Magnus 800 Lenovo M55e V1.12 computers More...
The ISO image (.iso) is located on a dedicated server, offering very fast download times. Download the ISO image of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 - server image for Magnus 800 Lenovo M55e V1.12 (1.2 GB) from the Software section on the Downloads page.
11 Jul 2007: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 - server image for Magnus 800 IBM x206/x206m V1.09 computers More...
The ISO image (.iso) is located on a dedicated server, offering very fast download times. Download the ISO image (.iso) of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 - server image for Magnus 800 IBM x206/x206m V1.09 (1.2 GB) from the Software section on the Downloads page.
11 Jul 2007: Magnus 800 Controller - controlled release, software version 1.04.404 More...
The ISO image (.iso) is located on a dedicated server, offering very fast download times. Download the ISO image (.iso) of Magnus 800 controlled release, software version 1.04.404 (230 MB) from the Software section on the Downloads page.
11 Jul 2007: Magnus 800 Controller - controlled release, software version 1.05.405 More...
The ISO image (.iso) is located on a dedicated server, offering very fast download times. Download the ISO image (.iso) of Magnus 800 controlled release, software version 1.05.405 (230 MB) from the Software section on the Downloads page.
24 Jun 2007: Installing a TH 1.7 on a Magnus 800 platesetter More...
This procedure describes how to install a thermal 1.7 head (TH 1.7) on a Magnus 800 platesetter. Go to the Installation page.
17 Jun 2007: Translated versions of the Magnus 800 Platesetter S300 Safety Precautions for Users More...
The Magnus 800 Platesetter S300 Safety Precautions for Users has been translated into the following languages: Magnus 800 platesetter safety guide for operators (Czech), Magnus 800 platesetter safety guide for operators (Dutch), Magnus 800 platesetter safety guide for operators (French), Magnus 800 platesetter safety guide for operators (German), Magnus 800 platesetter safety guide for operators (Italian), Magnus 800 platesetter safety guide for operators (Polish), Magnus 800 platesetter safety guide for operators (Portuguese), and Magnus 800 platesetter S300 safety precautions for users (Slovakian). Go to the Safety page.
14 Jun 2007: FCO: Thermal Head Carriage for Magnus 800 More...
Imaging artifacts may be resolved by replacing the carriage with a carriage that was modified to accept 30 mm radial roller bearings. The new bearings help ensure uniform movement along the carriage tracks. Go to 512-00424A under Optomech on the FCO page.
12 Jun 2007: Loading Sequence and Parameter Reference Guide More...
This guide describes the loading sequence and parameters for the Magnus 800 platesetter. Go to Sequence and parameter reference guide for the Magnus 800 platesetter under Loading sequence on the Reference page.
TechPlanet DVD Version 6 N.2—01 Jun 2007
29 May 2007: Files Collector 2.0 More...
Files Collector 2.0 is a utility that collects log files and registry paths from the Magnus 800 platesetter and sends them to a Kodak FTP server. Find the Files Collector 2.0 utility and the Files Collector 2.0 user guide under Utilities on the Downloads page.
28 May 2007: Troubleshooting: Preventing the diagnostic software from failing the saw tooth test More...
This troubleshooting document describes how to prevent the diagnostic software from failing at the saw tooth test, which is part of the MSB test. Find this item under Software on the Troubleshooting page.
24 May 2007: Installing a ZOOM PCI analog modem on a Magnus 800 computer More...
This document describes how to install a ZOOM PCI analog modem on a Magnus 800 computer. The Zoom V.92 PCI 56K internal analog modem on the Magnus 800 computer is used to support the platesetter from a remote location. The modem is only to be used if a fast connection and/or a modem on the workflow device is unavailable. Find this procedure under Remote installation and setup procedures on the Installation page.
24 May 2007: ZOOM PCI analog modem driver More...
The ZOOM PCI analog modem driver is available for downloading. Find this item under Drivers on the Installation page.
17 May 2007: Magnus 800 platesetter S300 safety precautions for engineers More...
Find the Magnus 800 platesetter safety guide for service engineers on the Safety page.
02 May 2007: Magnus 800 Controller software version matrix More...
The Magnus 800 Controller software version information page has been updated to reflect the recommended software that can be installed along with Magnus 800 Controller, Controlled Release, Software Version 1.05.405.101. Find this item under Software information the Reference page.
30 Apr 2007: Using the Ghost Backup and Restore Utility on a Magnus 800 platesetter More...
This document describes how to back up and restore the Magnus 800 computer's drives. Find this item under Software on the Procedures page.
29 Apr 2007: Magnus 800 series 300 delta course internal self-study guide More...
The Magnus 800 Series 300 Delta Course Internal Self-Study Guide is now available on TechPlanet. Find this item under Training on the Reference page.
26 Apr 2007: Magnus 800 platesetter S300 safety precautions for users More...
Find the Magnus 800 platesetter safety guide for operators on the Safety page.
25 Apr 2007: Magnus 800 Controller controlled release - software version 1.05.405.101 More...
The latest release notes for Magnus 800 Controller software, version 1.05.405.101 are located under Release Notes on the Reference page.
22 Apr 2007: Reference: Magnus 800 platesetter diagnostic software More...
This reference document describes how to diagnose the Magnus 800 platesetter software. Find this item under Software information on the Reference page.
25 Mar 2007: Troubleshooting: Preventing abrasive damage to the unloading platform wiring harness located on a Magnus 800 platesetter More...
This troubleshooting document describes how to prevent abrasive damage to the unloading platform motor wiring harness. Find this item under Unloading platform on the Troubleshooting page.
18 Mar 2007: Connecting a Mercury V6 processor to a Magnus 800 platesetter More...
This procedure describes how to connect a Mercury V6 processor to a Magnus 800 platesetter. Find this item under Installation procedures on the Installation page.
09 Mar 2007: Troubleshooting: Resolving “The plate size as was measured by the latch detector does not match the defined plate size” error message on a Magnus 800 platesetter More...
This troubleshooting document describes how to resolve intermittent alignment system failures. Find this item under Plates on the Troubleshooting page.
09 Mar 2007: Magnus 800 platesetter controlled release - software version 1.04.404.059 More...
The latest release notes for Magnus 800 Controller software, version 1.04.404.059 are located under Release Notes on the Reference page.
09 Mar 2007: Magnus 800 platesetter installation guide updated More...
The updated version of the Magnus 800 Platesetter Installation Guide includes a section describing how to configure the parameters for additional modules. Find this guide under Installation procedures on the Installation page.
TechPlanet DVD Version 6 N.1—22 Feb 2007
18 Feb 2007: FCO 512-00363A: Magnus 800 Controller software version 1.04.404.59 More...
Implement FCO 512-00363A to incorporate new software features and to eliminate problems that appeared in earlier versions of the software. Find this item under Software on the FCOs page.
01 Feb 2007: Troubleshooting: Interpreting the behavior of the LEDs on the Magnus 800 master system boards More...
This troubleshooting document describes how to interpret the behavior of the LEDs on the Magnus 800 MSB. Find this item under Electronics on the Troubleshooting page.