Prepress RIPs / TIPs

Xitron Harlequin PDF Links:

Navigator 8.0 RIP
RIP Manager
Navigator GPS RIP Comparison Chart
Supported Devices
System Requirements
Navigator TrapPro
TrapPro White Paper
Proofing Plug-Ins
Simple Imposition
Xitron Tips and Tricks

Founder EagleRIP PDF Links:

EagleRIP 4.0 Key Features
System Requirements
Supported Devices

Tips for Film Imagesetters

1. There are lines on my film, where are they coming from?
   • If the lines are running the length of the film they could be caused by the imagesetter and /or the online processor.
     • Check the imagesetter for dirt or punch chads.
     • Check the processor rollers for a build up of dried chemistry.
   • If the lines are running across the film
     • Run a self test from the imagesetter to determine if the problem is being generated by the machine itself or possibly the rip, particularly the rip interface card.
2. I am not getting proper density – why?
   • Run a daylight exposed piece of film to determine if the problem is caused by the processor or the imagesetter.
     • If the daylight exposed film is light, replace the chemicals in the processor.
     • If the daylight exposed film has good denisty check to see when the last time the optics were cleaned in the imagesetter.
3. My machine will not turn on.
   • Check to make sure the power cord is connected.
   • Check the incoming power from the wall receptacle.
   • Check the output power at the power supply.
4. Film will not load.
   • Check the film to make sure there is a nice straight edge to the film free of bends, fold-overs , or jagged edges.
   • Check the supply cassette to ensure the film will pull out of cassette smoothly without resistance.
   • Make sure the supply rollers are clean and do not have any build up of emulsion.
5. I am experiencing carriage jams.
   • Check that the lock downs have been removed in the case of a new install.
   • Check for a film jam in the drum which could prevent the carriage from traveling.

Processor Tips

Common Problems

1. Keep your machine clean. Pull the roller rack out and soak it over the weekend.
2. Don’t over grease your gears. More grease doesn’t make them work better!
3. Don’t allow replenishment pump to run dry as the valves inside can become deformed.
4. If your processor has a filter – change it every month!
5. When the heater element doesn’t seem to be working in your Glunz & Jensen processor – check the ThermoFuse (red top) in the heater element. This can be done using a voltage meter and if no voltage registers it’s bad and needs replacing. The ThermoFuse location can be found on page 6/12 – Fig. 6/11 in your Operators Guide.
6. Agfa processor error: GI ATB VO3 Luth . You have a bad capacitor C613 on the main PCB.