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LUXEL V-6 SERIES CTP

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
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About this Guide

Thank you for purchasing the Luxel V-6 platesetter. After the system has been
installed, complete all the steps in this Guide to learn how to recognize the
equipment and perform the basic steps of loading plates before imaging.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Luxel V-6 Getting Started Tutorial
Your Platesetter Configuration ............................................................ 1-2
Luxel V-6e Manual and Semi-Automatic ........................................... 1-2
Luxel V-6 Manual ....................................................................................... 1-2
Luxel V-6 Semi-Automatic ...................................................................... 1-3
Luxel V-6 Fully-Automatic....................................................................... 1-3
Luxel V-6 Fully-Automatic (Optional MLS)........................................ 1-4
Luxel V-6 Multi-Cassette Autoloader .................................................. 1-5
Your Platesetter Equipment................................................................... 1-6
Platesetter Controls .................................................................................. 1-6
PAT Air Purifier........................................................................................... 1-7
Vacuum Pump ............................................................................................. 1-7
V-6 Engine Platen (Manual Loading) .................................................. 1-8
Cassette and Trolley .................................................................................. 1-9
Stacker ........................................................................................................... 1-10
Switching On the Platesetter ................................................................. 1-10
Switch On the Processor .......................................................................... 1-11
Switch On the PAT .................................................................................... 1-11
Switch On the PC ....................................................................................... 1-12
Launch the V-6 LuxelServer ................................................................... 1-12
Switch On the Engine............................................................................... 1-12
Launch the PCI ............................................................................................ 1-13
Launch the RIP ............................................................................................ 1-13
Follow the System Boot ........................................................................... 1-13
Setting Up Preferences and Exposures ............................................. 1-16
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Set up Preferences .....................................................................................1-16
Laser Calibration .........................................................................................1-18
Managing Media Output from the PCI .............................................1-18
Creating New Media .................................................................................1-18
Loading/Calibrating Media (Luxel V-6 Manual-Loading) .........1-21
Select a Cassette and Media ...................................................................1-21
Set Plate Loading Preferences ...............................................................1-22
Calibrate the Output.................................................................................1-23
Load a Plate for Job Output ...................................................................1-23
Collect the Plate (Manual System)........................................................1-25
Collect the Plate (Semi-Automatic) ......................................................1-26
Set Job Tickets .............................................................................................1-26
Loading/Calibrating Media (Luxel V-6e Manual-Loading).......1-26
Select a Cassette and Media ...................................................................1-26
Load a Plate for Job Output ...................................................................1-28
Set Job Tickets .............................................................................................1-29
Loading/Calibrating Media (Luxel V-6 Single-Cassette) ............1-30
Load a Cassette ...........................................................................................1-30
Preparing the Cassette for Loading......................................................1-36
Dock the Cassette .......................................................................................1-36
Edit the Cassette and Media Details ....................................................1-38
Collect the Plate..........................................................................................1-40
Set Job Tickets .............................................................................................1-40
Loading/Calibrating Media (Multi-Cassette) ...................................1-40
Load a Cassette ...........................................................................................1-40
Preparing the Cassette for Loading......................................................1-47
Dock the Cassette ...................................................................................... 1-48

Edit the Cassette and Media Details ................................................... 1-49
Calibrate the Output ................................................................................ 1-50
Collect the Plate ......................................................................................... 1-51
Set Job Tickets ............................................................................................ 1-51
Recovering From Plate Jam Errors....................................................... 1-51
Plate Jam Errors .......................................................................................... 1-52
From Engine Drum: ................................................................................. 1-53
From Engine Input Conveyor: ............................................................... 1-54
From Engine Output Conveyor: ............................................................ 1-54
From Autoloader Top: ............................................................................ 1-55
From Autoloader Interleaf Bin: ............................................................ 1-56
Switching off the Platesetter ................................................................. 1-57
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LUXEL V-6 GETTING STARTED
TUTORIAL
In this tutorial you will find out how to identify platesetter equipment,
switch on the system, set preferences, output a job (for manual and
auto-loading), select a cassette and change cassettes, recover from an
error and switch off the system.
Your Platesetter Configuration ...................................................................2
Your Platesetter Equipment ......................................................................10
Switching On the Platesetter.....................................................................16
Setting Up Preferences and Exposures ...................................................16
Managing Media Output from the PCI ......................................................18
Loading/Calibrating Media (Luxel V-6 Manual-Loading).........................21
Loading/Calibrating Media (Luxel V-6 Single-Cassette) .........................30
Recovering From Plate Jam Errors ..........................................................51
Switching off the Platesetter .....................................................................57
2 LUXEL V-6 GETTING STARTED TUTORIAL
1.1 Your Platesetter Configuration

1.1.1 Luxel V-6e Manual and Semi-
Automatic
PC RUNNING RIP AND PCI PLATEN
APPLICATIONS
STATUS PANEL
USER ACCESS
SLIDER DOOR
Figure 1 Manual Luxel V-6e Configuration
A manual Luxel V-6e configuration, shown in Figure 1 on Page 2,

provides a platen and status panel for plate loading and
collection. These machines are a basic V-6 that can be upgraded
on-site to any of the full V-6 configurations.
1.1.2 Luxel V-6 Manual

PC RUNNING RIP AND MMI CONSOLE
PCI APPLICATIONS
USER ACCESS
DOOR
PAT AIR FILTER PLATEN
Figure 2 Manual Luxel V-6 configuration
Figure 2 on Page 2 shows the manual Luxel V-6 configuration

with a PC running the RIP and PCI applications. On this system
plates are manually loaded on to a platen and manually collected
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from the engine output.
CAUTION: The power distribution outlets for the PC and engine

are decided at the time of installation and should not be
disturbed.
1.1.3 Luxel V-6 Semi-Automatic

PC RUNNING RIP AND ONLINE PROCESSOR MMI CONSOLE
PCI APPLICATIONS
USER ACCESS
DOOR
PAT FILTER PLATEN
Figure 3 Semi-Automatic Luxel V-6 configuration
Figure 3 on Page 3 shows a typical semi-automatic Luxel V-6

configuration with a PC running the RIP and PCI applications. On
this system plates are loaded by hand and collected from an
online processor, usually by a stacker.
1.1.4 Luxel V-6 Fully-Automatic

CASSETTE
PC RUNNING RIP
AND PCI
APPLICATIONS
TROLLEY
AUTOLOADER
Figure 4 Fully-automatic Luxel V-6 configuration

Figure 4 on Page 3 shows a typical fully-automatic Luxel V-6
configuration with a PC running the RIP and PCI applications. On
this system plates are loaded by hand into a cassette which is
installed into an autoloader which feeds plates automatically as
jobs are downloaded. Imaged plates are then collected from an
online processor, usually by a stacker.

disturbed.
1.1.5 Luxel V-6 Fully-Automatic (Optional

MLS)
MANUAL LOAD
SLOT
PC RUNNING RIP
AND PCI
APPLICATIONS
Figure 5 Fully-automatic Luxel V-6 configuration: optional

Manual Loading Slot
Figure 5 on Page 4 shows a fully-automatic Luxel V-6

configuration with an optional Manual Loading Slot. On this
system plates can be loaded by hand into a manual loading slot as
well as a cassette. This machine is fitted with an MMI as standard.

disturbed.
1.1.6 Luxel V-6 Multi-Cassette Autoloader

AUTOLOADER
PC RUNNING RIP
AND PCI
APPLICATIONS
CASSETTE DOOR
AUTOFEEDER
Figure 6 Multi Cassette Autoloader Luxel V-6 configuration
This variant allows up to three cassettes to be automatically

selected for the type of job downloaded.
1.2 Your Platesetter Equipment

1.2.1 Platesetter Controls
MMI LOCKED PCI LOCKED
Control of the platesetter output and media selection is from the

PC Interface (PCI) Dashboard, or an optional Man Machine
Interface (MMI) fitted on the engine. If your engine is fitted with
the MMI option, you will not be able to select:
PCI options when the MMI is in PAUSE mode.
MMI options when the PCI is in PAUSE mode.
This means that:
If a Locked Interface icon appears on the PCI you can only
operate the platesetter from the MMI.
If a Locked Interface icon appears on the MMI you can only
operate the platesetter from the PCI.
To switch off the MMI lock, select RUN mode on the MMI.
If an MMI is not fitted, you can use the Status Panel on the
engine. Your PCI Users Guide describes how to use this panel.
LOAD/CONFIRM BUTTON POWER LED AND BLEEPER
STATUS PANEL
1.2.2 PAT Air Purifier

The PAT air purifier provides the engine with a cleanroom
environment by removing airborne dust particles that damage
dust-sensitive mechanisms and optics. It also provides the engine
with constant positive pressure.
The PAT is only powered OFF when the filters are replaced.
NOTE: The location of the PAT is always towards the front of the
engine and away from the vacuum pump.
1.2.3 Vacuum Pump
EXHAUST
This unit switches on just before imaging to provide vacuum that

holds the plate firmly to the drum surface, and then switches off
to release the plate for output.
NOTE: The location of the pump is always under the processor

with the exhaust end as far away from the PAT as possble.
1.2.4 V-6 Engine Platen (Manual Loading)

CENTERING GUIDES
PUSH GUIDES PLATEN
The front of the engine has a platen used for loading plates.
Notice the location of the centering guides (for horizontal
centering) and push guides (for vertical lifting). These guides
always open to their correct positions ready for each plate to be
loaded for the next job in the RIP queue.
1.2.5 Cassette and Trolley
CASSETTE TOP LID
TROLLEY PARKING
BRAKES
AUTOFEEDER TROLLEY
Single-Cassette Autoloader: Cassettes are loaded in a safelight

room with up to 120 plates, depending on the plate thickness.
Each cassette has an ID number from 1 to 5 that the system
detects as soon as the integrated cassette and trolley is docked in
the autoloader.
Multi-Cassette Autofeeder: Cassettes are loaded in a safelight
room with up to 150 plates, depending on the plate thickness.
Each cassette has an ID number from 1 to 7 that the system
detects as soon as the cassette is docked in the autofeeder.
NOTE: Before plates are loaded into the cassette and imaged
they need to be acclimatised to platesetter room conditions for
at least 24 hours.
1.2.6 Stacker
The stacker is located at the output of the processor to

automatically collect plates as they are processed. This unit is
controlled by its own sensor that detects the exit of each plate
from the processor.
1.3 Switching On the Platesetter

The platesetter equipment and RIP/PCI applications operate
together as the Luxel V-6 CTP system. To ensure that the system
initialises correctly and images are able to download from the RIP
to the engine, use the following switch on sequence:
1. Switch on the processor: see Section Switch On the Processor on
page 1-11.
2. Switch on the PAT: see Section Switch On the PAT on page 1-
11.
3. Switch on the PC and launch the V-6 RIP server: see Section
Switch On the PC on page 1-12.
4. Switch on the engine: see Section Switch On the Engine on
page 1-12.
5. Start the PCI application: see Section Launch the PCI on page 1-
13.
6. Start the RIP application (see the RIP Operators Manual and the
documentation supplied with the PC).
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1.3.1 Switch On the Processor

Your processor may need to be switched on some time before you
start processing the first job in order for the chemicals to attain
their correct temperatures.
Locate the power switch to the rear side end of the processor and
switch on the unit.
PROCESSOR ON/OFF SWITCH
For full instructions on the correct way to switch on your

processor refer the manufacturers documentation.
1.3.2 Switch On the PAT

To switch on and use your PAT unit refer to the manufacturers
documentation.
PAT ON/OFF SWITCH
NOTE: The PAT is only powered OFF when the filters are
replaced.
1.3.3 Switch On the PC

Since the PC holds the RIP and PCI applications, it must be
switched on prior to the engine. Failure to do so will result in the
engine not being detected by the PC.
To turn on your PC refer to the manufacturers documentation.
1.3.3.1 Launch the V-6 LuxelServer

1. LuxelServer, which operates as a web server for PCI, automatically
launches on start-up of the PC.
The PC System Tray shows the LuxelServer Manager as a
minimised icon:
2. Normally, you would not need to open or view the Manager

during job imaging.
If, however, you need to check the Connection status to the
engine, double-click on the LuxelServer Manager icon to obtain:
The message shows that the server is either Online or a Device not
Attached. You can return the engine to Online by switching on
the engine or, for a more complex failure, checking the FireWire
cable connection to the engine.
1.3.4 Switch On the Engine

1. Make sure the processor is switched on (if installed).
2. Locate the On/Off switch at the rear of the engine and turn the
engine power on.
NOTE: Some systems are fitted with an optional transformer. If

the engine fails to switch on, check the circuit breaker on the
transformer and reset, if necessary.
ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH
1.3.5 Launch the PCI

You need to launch the PCI in order to image jobs. The PCI is the
application controlling your engine, and from here you can select
numerous options associated with platesetting.
1. To start up the PCI, select the following from the PC menu:
Start Programs Luxel Desktop V6 Dashboard
1.3.6 Launch the RIP

The RIP is also launched before downloading jobs to the engine.
For more information on using the RIP refer to your RIP
documentation.
1.3.7 Follow the System Boot

1. Once power is switched on, the PCI (and MMI) displays a Boot
page (shown below for an auto-loading system) with separate
icons representing the main system modules during initialisation.
PROCESSOR
SYSTEM READY
SYSTEM ICON:
This icon shows as a Wait Timer while the system functions initialise.
PROCESSOR NOT READY:

The processor is currently not ready to receive imaged plates. This
remains in grey if the processor is taking extra time to respond,
possibly because of a problem with chemicals or pre-heat
temperature. Check the processor LCD to determine the cause and
ensure the unit is ready before continuing.
2. As each module completes its initialisation and self-test routines,

the icons on the Boot page turn from grey to bold.
NOTE: If you wish to prevent the machine from immediately

imaging after initialising, click the Pause button and the PAUSE
page appears instead of the RUN page, allowing you to start
imaging when it is convenient.
3. After the system has successfully initialised, a RUN page appears:
JOB NUMBER
NAME OF
DOWNLOADED JOB
AND ORIENTATION
THE JOB IS
DOWNLOAD
V-6E PLATE
ANIMATION
V-6 PLATE
ANIMATION OF
JOB IN
ENGINE PAUSE
MANUAL-LOADING RUN PAGE
NUMBER OF
PLATES IN
CASSETTE
CASSETTE ID NUMBER OF
INTERLEAF
SHEETS IN BIN
V-6 PLATE
ANIMATION OF
JOB IN
ENGINE
SINGLE-CASSETTE RUN PAGE

NUMBER OF
PLATES IN
CASSETTE
CASSETTE ID
NUMBER OF
INTERLEAF
SHEETS IN BIN
MULTI CASSETTE PLATE
ANIMATION OF JOB IN
ENGINE
MULTI-CASSETTE RUN PAGE

4. The machine immediately starts to image the first job on the RIP
queue downloaded to the engine.
5. An animation of the plate moving in the engine shows the
current position of the plate.
If you are starting the system for the first time, you may want to
modify some of the machine preferences using information in the
next section.
1.4 Setting Up Preferences and Exposures

1.4.1 Set up Preferences
Platesetter Preferences can be modified from the PCI at any stage
to suit your way of working.
1. Select PAUSE from the RUN keypad and Set Preferences from the
PAUSE keypad:
RUN KEYPAD PAUSE KEYPAD
PAUSE RUN SET PREFERENCES
NOTE: Once a PCI option button is selected it appears as orange

in colour until another function is selected.
2. While the system is paused, select Set Preferences to obtain the

Preferences menu.
SELECT LANGUAGE
CONFIRM
NOTE: You can still download images while you are in PAUSE
mode.
3. Click on the desired preferences and then click on Confirm. The

Preferences options shown depend on your configuration.
.
UNITS OF MEASUREMENT:
Select Imperial units in inches (in) or Metric units in millimetres (mm)
for the plate sizes.
BEEPER ON/OFF: (Manual-Loading)

Select ON to set the audio beeper alert.
PROCESSOR COMMS ENABLED/DISABLED:

Select ENABLED to set the interface link between the processor
and the engine. In this mode, a plate automatically passes to the
processor when it is ready to accept another plate. If the link is
disabled then the processor pre-heat setting for a new plate
thickness has to be set manually.
AUTOLOAD ENABLED/DISABLED: (Manual-loading)

Select ENABLED to automatically load the plate, after a three
second delay, once it is positioned on the platen.
HOLD OR ABORT FOR MEDIA: (Multi-Cassette Autoloader)

Select this preference to determine how you want to expose jobs
targetted at media that has run out unexpectedly.
Hold Job: Select this option to hold the image on the engine
queue and wait for media to be reloaded. This will prevent you
downloading further jobs to the engine.
Abort Job: Select this option to abort the image from the engine
queue so that other images can be downloaded. Aborted jobs will
remain on the RIP queue for you to retry and expose when media
becomes available.
1.4.2 Laser Calibration

LASER The system is calibrated during the site installation for correct
CALIBRATION exposure for the plate types that you will be using. It can,
however, be periodically recalibrated. See the PCI Users Guide for
more information.
1.5 Managing Media Output from the PCI

1.5.1 Creating New Media
By creating a list of media names for your jobs you can specify the
plate type, size and thickness you require for a typical workflow.
In addition, you can use the media options to:
create, edit and delete a media name: media names are
selected for any one of the available cassettes used to
output a job.
create, edit and delete a media type: media types are
recognised by the RIP and used to set up the print
characterisation.
In this section, you will only need to create a new media name for
your typical production job. Initially, the PCI shows a set of pre-
defined media names and types which have been factory loaded.
For more details on how to use media create and edit options, see
the PCI Operators Guide.
A media list can have up to 32 different media names selectable
from the RIP, PCI or MMI. From this list you can choose a media
for each cassette depending on your configuration:
Fully-Automatic: these cassettes (with trolleys) are physical
containers which hold a media pack matching a selected
media name.
Your machine may have 1 cassette as standard and up to 4
other cassettes as options.
Multi-Cassette Autoloader: these cassettes are physical con-
tainers which hold a media pack matching a selected media
name.
Your machine will have 2 cassettes as standard and up to 5
other cassettes as options.
Manual and Semi-Automatic: these cassettes are PCI, MMI and
RIP software containers which hold a selected media name
matching the plate to be loaded on the platen.
NOTE: Once the media list is full you will have to delete a name
to make space for a new name.
To create a new media name proceed as follows:

1. While in PAUSE mode, click on the keypad Maintenance button to
open the Maintenance page.
2. .Click on Create/Edit Media Name.
3. Select Create/Edit New Media option to show:
A) MEDIA NAME
B) MEDIA TYPE
AND THICKNESS
C) MEDIA WIDTH
D) MEDIA HEIGHT F) NEGATIVE/

POSITIVE PLATE
E) MEDIA QUANTITY
CONFIRM
4. Enter media details that match the plate(s) you wish to use:
A) Enter an appropriate Name for your new media using up to
19 characters. These are the names that you select as active
media for each of the five cassettes.
B) Select the media Type and thickness from a pull-down
menu that matches your available plates.
C) Enter the media Width in mm as, for example, 525.
D) Enter the Height in mm as, for example, 459.
E) Enter the Platen quantity as:
1 for a manual-loading system, or
the quantity on the plate package, if this is the default
number of plates you wish to load in the cassette.
F) Click on the Negative or Positive Plate radio button.
5. Select Confirm to create the new media name.
1.6 Loading/Calibrating Media (Luxel V-6 Manual-

Loading)
1.6.1 Select a Cassette and Media
Start to select a cassette as follows:
1. From the PAUSE keypad, click on Select Media to open:
ACTIVE CASSETTE
CONFIRM
2. Click on a cassette ID (for example, 1) to make it active and select

Confirm to open the list of media names:
CONFIRM
RUN
3. Click on the media name you have just created (or one of the
names set during the system installation) and select Confirm. The
page reverts back to show the active cassette.
4. Click the RUN button on the PAUSE keypad.
1.6.2 Set Plate Loading Preferences

There are two methods, set from the Preferences menu, for
manually loading plates into the engine:
Autoload Enabled.
Autoload Disabled.
AUTOLOAD ENABLED on PCI:

Select ENABLED for the loader to load the plate once positioned on
the platen automatically after a three second delay.
AUTOLOAD DISABLED on PCI:

Select DISABLED for the loader to wait until you manually select
load from the PCI.
AUTOLOAD ENABLED on MMI:

Select ENABLED for the loader to load the plate once positioned on
the platen automatically after a three second delay.
AUTOLOAD DISABLED on MMI:

Select DISABLED for the loader to wait until you manually select
load from the MMI
Autoload Enabled:
1. By selecting Autoload Enabled, once you place a plate on the
platen it will automatically feed into the engine after a 3 second
delay. This method is advisable if you are imaging more than one
plate of the same size and orientation.
Autoload Disabled:
2. By selecting Autoload Disabled, once you have placed your plate
on the platen you will have to press the Load Confirm button on
the MMI or the Status Panel to start the load:
MMI
STATUS PANEL
LOAD CONFIRM
BUTTON
This method is used if, for instance, there are different jobs that
require different plate types and sizes.
3. Keep Autoload disabled for the rest of the tutorial.
1.6.3 Calibrate the Output

At this stage you can calibrate the plate output for:
Linearisation from the RIP Manager, and
Print Characterisation (if required).

Print Characterisation is the process whereby plate dot
percentages are matched with print machine dot
percentages. They always need to be matched in order to
ensure a high quality of print output.
Follow the instructions in your RIP documentation. Linearisation
and characterisation require a plate load and collection using the
information below.
1.6.4 Load a Plate for Job Output

1. Select and download a typical job from the RIP to the engine.
Now move to the Engine.
2. With the RIP image transfered to the engine and the safelight on,
unpack a plate from its protective lightfast packaging and
remove the interleaf sheet.
INTERLEAF SHEET
PLATE
CAUTION: Carefully handle the plate so as to avoid any personal

injury and damage to the plate (scratches, fingerprints, for
instance).
3. The RUN page will show the job as either portrait or landscape:
NEXT JOB NEXT JOB

IS LANDSCAPE IS PORTRAIT
4. Place the plate, emulsion face outwards, onto the push guides
which have already moved to the correct position for the plate
size specified in the Job Ticket. The plate is detected and the
centering guides move the plate until it is centered correctly.
NOTE: The maximum time before LP-NV plate fogging in

safelight is 6 minutes, starting from the removal of packaging to
the processor loading stage. As the engine is light-sealed, the
time taken to image is not included.
CENTERING GUIDE
PUSH GUIDE
5. If the Autoload is disabled, click Load Confirm on the Status Panel

or the MMI screen.
The push guides on the platen will now move the plate into the
drum.
1.6.5 Collect the Plate (Manual System)

1. If your system is a manual load and collect, the imaged plate
emerges at the engine exit, indicated by a short audible bleep (if
this Preference has been enabled):
2. Carefully pull the plate out of the exit guide and load it into a
processor before the 6 minute plate fogging time period expires.
Complete all calibrations before running any jobs.
1.6.6 Collect the Plate (Semi-Automatic)

After a plate has been imaged, it is automatically conveyed to the
media processor and, after processing, to a stacker (if installed).
PLATE STACKER MEDIA PROCESSOR
DEVELOPED
PLATES
1.6.7 Set Job Tickets

Follow the instructions in your RIP documentation.
You can now run jobs from the RIP.
1.7 Loading/Calibrating Media (Luxel V-6e

Manual-Loading)
1.7.1 Select a Cassette and Media
Start to select a cassette as follows:
1. From the PAUSE keypad, click on Select Media to open:
ACTIVE CASSETTE
CONFIRM
2. Click on a cassette ID (for example, 1) to make it active and select

Confirm to open the list of media names:
CONFIRM
RUN
3. Click on the media name you have just created (or one of the
names set during the system installation) and select Confirm. The
page reverts back to show the active cassette.
4. Click the RUN button on the PAUSE keypad.


Follow the instructions in your RIP documentation. Linearisation
and characterisation require a plate load and collection using the
information below.
1.7.3 Load a Plate for Job Output

1. Select and download a typical job from the RIP to the engine.
Now move to the engine.
2. With the RIP image transfered to the engine and the safelight on,
unpack a plate from its protective lightfast packaging and
remove the interleaf sheet.
The status panel will indicate the engine is waiting for a plate:
POWER LED ON/OFF

LOAD CONFIRMBUTTON ON
Use of the status panel is explained in the PCI Users Guide.

3. Place the plate guide on the platen scale next to the required
width of the plates to be loaded:
PLATE GUIDE (FOR A

430 mm PLATE)
4. Hold the plate with two hands and the emulsion side away from
you. Always load with two hands to keep the plate level as it
enters the platen feed slot.
5. Locate the plate inline with the guide and then lower it into the
feed slot until it stops:
PLATEN FEED
SLOT
PLATE GUIDE
Press the Load Confirm button on the panel while it is flashing ON/
OFF to confirm the load. If Autoload is enabled, you do not need
to press this button.
The Load Confirm button will stay ON while the plate is loading
and imaging.
6. When the plate is ready for collection the button turns OFF and a
short bleep sounds (if this Preference has been enabled).
7. Carefully take the plate out of the exit guide and load it into a
processor before the 6 minute plate fogging time period expires.

Follow the instructions in your RIP documentation.
1.8 Loading/Calibrating Media (Luxel V-6 Single-

Cassette)
1.8.1 Load a Cassette
This section describes how to load an empty cassette while it is
positioned on top of a trolley. You would normally complete this
operation as part of the Change Cassette procedure, when a cas-
sette needs to be removed and replaced as jobs are downloaded
during a typical workflow. The system can identify up to five sepa-
rate cassettes and hold information on the media currently
selected for each cassette.
If you require more information on the various MMI buttons and
icons that appear while changing a cassette, then refer to the
Luxel V-6 MMI Users Guide.
Loading a cassette is always completed in a safelight area using
any one of the media sizes and types currently specified.
NOTE: Before the cassette is loaded, make sure the plates are
fully acclimatised to the platesetter room environment.
Use the following method to load an empty cassette located on a

trolley:
1. Decide on the number of plates you need, their size, type and
thickness.
Depending on the plate size and weight, you may need to
subdivide the pack into sections and load one section of about 25
plates at a time, ensuring that each interleave paper sheet is in
place.
CAUTION: make sure all the interleaf sheets are in place for a
cassette pack, and there is a plate at the top of the pack.
One practical method for loading a cassette is to open the plate

pack on a table and then lift one section at a time onto the
cassette.
2. Move the trolley into the safelight area and park by pressing your
foot down on the two brake pedals.
CASSETTE FLAP
PULL BACK LID

LATCHES
3. Stand at the front of the cassette (flap end) and open the two lid
latches at each side.
4. Remove the cassette lid by lifting up the front by a small amount
and pulling out from the rear:
LIFT FRONT OF
LID BEFORE
PULLING OUT
5. Place the plate package on a table and start to unwrap the pack
as follows:
A) Open the outer cardboard wrap.
B) Open the inner paper wrap.
C) Peel back the adhesive tape seals.
D) Remove the top cardboard sheet. Keep this sheet for later
use in loading plates.
The maximum number of plates you can load depends on their
thickness:
Plate thickness (mm/gauge/inch) Maximum number of plates

0.15 / 6 / 0.005 120
0.20 / 8 / 0.007 100
0.24 / 10 / 0.009 60
0.30 / 12 / 0.010 60
6. There are three guides (A, B and C) that can slide along the
platen.
GUIDE B
GUIDE A GUIDE C
PLATE WIDTH
SCALE
LEAD EDGE
7. Use this method to align plates to the lead edge on the front of
the cassette.
8. Loosen all three guides by lifting the locking catches to the
Unlock position:
LIFT GUIDE CATCH TO

UNLOCK
9. Slide Guide A to the plate width scale setting indicated on the

plate package, for instance, 560, and lock the guide:
10. Load the first section of plates, emulsion upwards, so that they
are flush against the Guide A and the front lead edge. Leave an
interleaf sheet on top:
WITH INTERLEAF
SHEET
11. Fan the plates carefully at all four corners, lifting them
approximately 100 mm (4 in) to release static adhesion between
plates and paper:
FAN PLATES
12. If you need to load more plates, and the plate sizes are large,
then cut in half the cardboard sheet obtained from the plate
packaging (see Step 5 above).
13. Place each cardboard half above the first plate pack, making sure
there is an interleaf sheet on top:
CARDBOARD HALF
PLATE SECTION
14. Load a new section of plates on top of the cardboard and

position them exactly above the first plate pack.
NEXT PLATE
SECTION
15. Remove the cardboard sheets to locate the new pack and
carefully fan the plates in each corner.
16. Continue to load more plates in small packs of about 25, using the
same cardboard sheets.
17. When all the plates are loaded, check around the edges of the
pack, making sure all the interleaf sheets are in place and not
creased underneath.
1.8.1.1 Preparing the Cassette for Loading

1. Ensure all the plates are pushed against the front lead edge and
Guide A.
2. Keep a note of the plate quantity you have loaded - this number
will be needed if you wish to edit the media name and monitor
the number of plates advanced for exposing.
3. Important: move Guide B against the plate stack and leave a 1 mm
to 2 mm space between the stack and Guide C, then lock both into
position.
Use a small sheet of cardboard to set the distance:
4. Remove the top sheet of interleaf paper from the stack. Make
sure there is always a plate at the top of the stack.
5. Refit the cassette lid from the front by:
A) dropping down the rear end with the lid recesses aligned
to the handle brackets, and
B) lower the front end and push down until the two lid
latches snap shut.
6. Enter details of the plate type, etc, on the cassette label with a
water-based felt pen.
7. Move the trolley to the autoloader ready for docking.
1.8.2 Dock the Cassette

1. Manoeuvre the trolley so that the front is in line with the cassette
door on the autoloader.
CASSETTE
DOOR
2. Dock the cassette by gently guiding it through the autoloader

door until you can hear the latch lock.
3. The trolley is now correctly docked for plate transfers to the
autoloader.
4. Lock the trolley parking brakes.
5. You are now ready to edit the cassette database for plate
quantity and media type. See Edit the Cassette and Media
Details on page 1-38.
PULL BACK
TO RELEASE
LATCH
6. If you want to remove the cassette, release the parking brake and
pull back the cassette release latch.
7. Pull the trolley and cassette out of the autoloader.
1.8.3 Edit the Cassette and Media Details

Once the cassette is installed in the autoloader you need to
confirm or edit the media name and quantity for the plates
loaded
1. Enter PAUSE mode and select Change Cassette to open:
SELECT MEDIA
CONFIRM
If you have not already installed the cassette, then click on

Confirm to show a Help page requesting removal of the existing
cassette before you can continue.
2. Click on Select Media to open the current list of media names:
CONFIRM
3. Highlight the name matching the cassette plates and select
Confirm.
4. Click on Edit Quantity to open:
MEDIA QUANTITY DELETE
5. The media quantity shown is the default number you entered

when creating the media name. If the number of plates loaded in
the cassette is different, then use the numeric keypad to edit the
number, and select Confirm. Note that you can also delete an
incorrectly entered number.
Your system always remembers the quantity of plates loaded in
the cassette, even after removing and re-installing the cassette.
As plates are advanced into the drum, the quantity is updated. As
soon as it reaches 0, the default quantity set for the media name
is re-inserted after the cassette is reloaded and re-installed.


Follow the instructions in your RIP Documentation.
1.8.5 Collect the Plate

DEVELOPED
PLATES

1.9 Loading/Calibrating Media (Multi-Cassette)

1.9.1 Load a Cassette
This section describes how to load an empty cassette while it is
positioned on top of a fixed or optional tilted trolley. You would
normally complete this operation as part of the Change Cassette
procedure, when a cassette needs to be removed and replaced as
jobs are downloaded during a typical workflow. The system can
identify up to seven separate cassettes and hold information on
the media currently selected for each cassette.
If you require more information on the various MMI buttons and
icons that appear while changing a cassette, then refer to the
Luxel V-6 MMI Users Guide.
Loading a cassette is always completed in a safelight area using
any one of the media sizes and types currently specified.
NOTE: Before the cassette is loaded, make sure the plates are
fully acclimatised to the platesetter room environment.
Use the following method to load an empty cassette located on a

trolley:
1. Decide on the number of plates you need, their size, type and
thickness.
Depending on the plate size and weight, you may need to
subdivide the pack into sections and load one section of about 15
plates at a time, ensuring that each interleave paper sheet is in
place.
CAUTION: make sure all the interleaf sheets are in place for a
cassette pack, and there is a plate at the top of the pack.
One practical method for loading a cassette is to open the plate

pack on a table and then lift one section at a time onto the
cassette.
2. Make sure there is an empty shelf in the autofeeder. Use the
Change Cassette procedure in the V-6 PCI Users Guide to open
Change Cassette page and check for the icon:
EMPTY SHELF
3. Move the trolley into the safelight area and park by pressing your
foot down on the two brake pedals.
CASSETTE FLAP
PULL BACK LID

LATCHES
4. Stand at the front of the cassette (flap end) and open the two lid
latches at each side.
5. Remove the cassette lid by lifting up the front by a small amount
and pulling out from the rear:
LIFT FRONT OF
LID BEFORE
PULLING OUT
6. Place the plate package on a table and start to unwrap the pack
as follows:
A) Open the outer cardboard wrap.
B) Open the inner paper wrap.
C) Peel back the adhesive tape seals.
D) Remove the top cardboard sheet. Keep this sheet for later
use in loading plates.
The maximum number of plates you can load depends on their
thickness:
Plate thickness (mm/gauge/inch) Maximum number of plates

0.15 / 6 / 0.005 150
0.20 / 8 / 0.007 120
0.24 / 10 / 0.009 100
0.30 / 12 / 0.010 100
7. There are three guides (A, B and C) that can slide along the
platen.
GUIDE B
GUIDE A GUIDE C
PLATE WIDTH
SCALE
LEAD EDGE
8. Use this method to align plates to the lead edge on the front of
the cassette.
9. Loosen all three guides by lifting the locking catches to the
unlock position:
LIFT GUIDE CATCH TO

UNLOCK.
(A TILT TROLLEY HAS

ROTATING CLAMPS).
10. Slide Guide A to the plate width scale setting indicated on the
plate package, for instance, 560, and lock the guide:
11. Load the first section of plates, emulsion upwards, so that they
are flush against the Guide A and the front lead edge. Leave an
interleaf sheet on top:
WITH INTERLEAF
SHEET
12. Fan the plates carefully at all four corners, lifting them
approximately 100 mm (4 in) to release static adhesion between
plates and paper:
FAN PLATES
13. If you need to load more plates, and the plate sizes are large,
then cut in half the cardboard sheet obtained from the plate
packaging (see Step 5 above).
14. Place each cardboard half above the first plate pack, making sure
there is an interleaf sheet on top:
CARDBOARD HALF
PLATE SECTION
15. Load a new section of plates on top of the cardboard and

position them exactly above the first plate pack.
NEXT PLATE
SECTION
16. Remove the cardboard sheets to locate the new pack and
carefully fan the plates in each corner.
17. Continue to load more plates in small packs of about 25, using the
same cardboard sheets.
18. When all the plates are loaded, check around the edges of the
pack, making sure all the interleaf sheets are in place and not
creased underneath.
1.9.1.1 Preparing the Cassette for Loading

1. Ensure all the plates are pushed against the front lead edge and
Guide A.
2. Keep a note of the plate quantity you have loaded - this number
will be needed if you wish to edit the media name and monitor
the number of plates advanced for exposing.
3. Important: move Guide B against the plate stack and leave a 1 mm
to 2 mm space between the stack and Guide C, then lock both into
position.
Use a small sheet of cardboard to set the distance:
4. Remove the top sheet of interleaf paper from the stack. Make
sure there is always a plate at the top of the stack.
5. Refit the cassette lid from the front by:
A) dropping down the rear end with the lid recesses aligned
to the handle brackets, and
B) lower the front end and push down until the two lid
latches snap shut.
6. Enter details of the plate type, etc, on the cassette label with a
water-based felt pen.
7. Move the trolley to the autofeeder ready for loading the cassette.
8. Tilted Trolley: if you have an optional tilting trolley for
maneouvering through narrow spaces, then pull out the lever
underneath to release the tilt mechanism:
1.9.2 Dock the Cassette

1. Manoeuvre the trolley so that the front is in line with the cassette
door on the autofeeder.
2. Follow the Change Cassette procedure in the V-6 PCI Users Guide
to select an empty shelf and unlatch the cassette door.
3. Open the cassette door by pulling downwards on the handle.
4. Push the trolley into the docking bay until it latches and the
green docking light switches on.
5. Lock the trolley brakes.
DOCKING LIGHT IS ON
6. Push the cassette fully forward until it stops. The cassette may
move back slightly as it self-locates.
7. Unlock the trolley parking brakes.
8. Remove the trolley from the docking bay by releasing the trolley
brake and latch handle, and pulling the trolley back.
PULL BACK
TO RELEASE
LATCH
9. You are now ready to edit the cassette database for plate
quantity and media type.
1.9.3 Edit the Cassette and Media Details

Once the cassette is installed in the autofeeder you need to
confirm or edit the media type and quantity for the plates loaded
1. Select Confirm for the media type and Confirm for the media
quantity:
EDIT QUANTITY
CONFIRM
EDIT MEDIA
2. The media quantity shown is the default number you entered

when creating the media name. If the number of plates loaded in
the cassette is different, then use the numeric keypad to edit the
number for a reloaded cassette, and select Confirm. Note that you
can also delete an incorrectly entered number.
Your system always remembers the quantity of plates loaded in
the cassette, even after removing and re-installing the cassette.
As plates are advanced into the drum, the quantity value is then
decremented.


1.9.5 Collect the Plate

DEVELOPED
PLATES

1.10 Recovering From Plate Jam Errors

The system software constantly monitors the machine for errors
that might appear because of a fault on the electronics, optics or
media handling. Error reports are given an error code number
which can be of two different types:
Fatal: the system will not restart until the error is cleared.
Non-Fatal: this is usually a warning allowing the user to
continue.
In this section, only the media handling plate jams are explained.
These errors are always fatal and require you to follow a recovery
procedure that is opened as a separate PCI page. You can obtain
full details or all errors and their recovery procedures from the PCI
Users Guide.
1.10.1Plate Jam Errors

When a plate jam occurs you may need to manually remove the
plate from the engine or autoloader. This is a simple operation
and can usually be performed after identifying the plate location
and opening the nearest cover or door. Note that the user access
door on the engine is interlocked and opening it will switch off
all hazardous devices, such as, the laser.
NOTE: Whenever an interlocked cover or door is opened and

then shut, the engine will automatically reboot.
The following shows the sequence of events and recovery

procedure for the drum error 4800:
1. The PCI RUN page shows that an error has occurred with its type
(Fatal) and code number:
OPEN ERROR REPORT
2. Double-click on the Open Error Report button. This opens the

4800 Error Report page which describes the fault location and
method of recovery:
V-6 ERROR
RECOVERY
PROCEDURE
3. To recover from the error, follow the Error Recovery instructions

as they scroll down.
1.10.1.1 From Engine Drum:

4. Open the user access door and pull out the plate from the media
handling mechanism inside the drum.
In this example, the plate has been pushed partly into the output
conveyor. You can easily access the plate by:
lifting the pullbar towards the input to access the plate
continuing to wind the roller bands until it exits the

engine, or
pulling the plate into the drum from behind the input
conveyor.
5. After removing the plate, close the user access door and the
system automatically reboots. Its always wise to check the last
plate from the engine to find out which job to resend.
Other possible plate jam locations with their recovery actions
could be:
1.10.1.2 From Engine Input Conveyor:
TURN
ANTICLOCKWISE
Jammed plates can be manually moved from the input conveyor

into the drum by turning the plate output knob anticlockwise
from inside the engine.
1.10.1.3 From Engine Output Conveyor:

A jammed plate can be removed from the rear of the output
conveyor by:
opening the user access door
reaching behind the drum and pulling out the plate from
between the roller bands.
1.10.1.4 From Autoloader Top:
LIFT COVER
1. Access the top of the autoloader by lifting up the cover. This

cover is not interlocked.
PULL OUT PLATE
2. Pull out and remove the jammed plate.

1.10.1.5 From Autoloader Interleaf Bin:
TURN CLOCKWISE
1. Open the autoloader side door and turn the output knob
clockwise to move a jammed plate into the drum.
REMOVE PAPER SHEET

FROM DIVERTER
2. Remove the interleaf sheet by pulling it away from the diverter

rollers. Make sure the sheet does not tear to leave any remnants.
1.11 Switching off the Platesetter

Before switching off the engine at the mains on/off switch, the
platesetter completes a controlled shutdown to ensure that the
spinner slows to a stop, the last imaged plate ejects, and the
traverse moves to a secure position.
Always use the correct shutdown sequence before switching off.
If you fail to select Shutdown, and switch on the system at a later
stage, you may find there are plates in the engine that have not
been ejected.
If the PCI is locked then you can either shutdown at the MMI or
put the MMI in RUN mode to unlock the PCI.
LOCKED
1. If the platesetter is in RUN mode, select Pause to display the
Shutdown button:
SHUTDOWN
2. Click on Shutdown to display the Shutdown Wait page:
WAIT TIMER
RESTART
RETURN
CONFIRM
A Wait Timer icon appears as the spinner slows down, the current
job download finishes and the current imaging job ejects.
3. Click on Confirm to complete the shutdown, or Restart to restart
the engine.
Once Confirm has been selected, the machine must be switched
off using the power switch at the back of the engine before it can
be restarted.
NOTE: If you switch off the platesetter while the Image

Downloading icon is still spinning, you will lose the RIP image
currently being transferred.
If you wish to shut off the system immediately, select Shutdown to

stop the last images from downloading. This is not recommended
while you still have jobs transferring to the engine.
NOTE: Press Return to cancel the shutdown and revert back to

the PAUSE menu.
4. Once the controlled Shutdown procedure is complete, a Switch

Off icon appears:
5. Switch off the engine and processor.
NOTE: You do not need to power down the RIP PC at the same
time.

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About this Guide

Dock the Cassette ...................................................................................... 1-48

1.1 Your Platesetter Configuration

Figure 1 Manual Luxel V-6e Configuration

A manual Luxel V-6e configuration, shown in Figure 1 on Page 2,

1.1.2 Luxel V-6 Manual

PAT AIR FILTER PLATEN

Figure 2 Manual Luxel V-6 configuration

Figure 2 on Page 2 shows the manual Luxel V-6 configuration

CAUTION: The power distribution outlets for the PC and engine

1.1.3 Luxel V-6 Semi-Automatic

PAT FILTER PLATEN

Figure 3 Semi-Automatic Luxel V-6 configuration

Figure 3 on Page 3 shows a typical semi-automatic Luxel V-6

1.1.4 Luxel V-6 Fully-Automatic

Figure 4 Fully-automatic Luxel V-6 configuration

CAUTION: The power distribution outlets for the PC and engine

1.1.5 Luxel V-6 Fully-Automatic (Optional

Figure 5 Fully-automatic Luxel V-6 configuration: optional

Figure 5 on Page 4 shows a fully-automatic Luxel V-6

CAUTION: The power distribution outlets for the PC and engine

1.1.6 Luxel V-6 Multi-Cassette Autoloader

Figure 6 Multi Cassette Autoloader Luxel V-6 configuration

This variant allows up to three cassettes to be automatically

1.2 Your Platesetter Equipment

MMI LOCKED PCI LOCKED

Control of the platesetter output and media selection is from the

LOAD/CONFIRM BUTTON POWER LED AND BLEEPER

1.2.2 PAT Air Purifier

1.2.3 Vacuum Pump

This unit switches on just before imaging to provide vacuum that

NOTE: The location of the pump is always under the processor

1.2.4 V-6 Engine Platen (Manual Loading)

PUSH GUIDES PLATEN

1.2.5 Cassette and Trolley

CASSETTE TOP LID

Single-Cassette Autoloader: Cassettes are loaded in a safelight

The stacker is located at the output of the processor to

1.3 Switching On the Platesetter

1.3.1 Switch On the Processor

PROCESSOR ON/OFF SWITCH

For full instructions on the correct way to switch on your

1.3.2 Switch On the PAT

PAT ON/OFF SWITCH

1.3.3 Switch On the PC

1.3.3.1 Launch the V-6 LuxelServer

2. Normally, you would not need to open or view the Manager

1.3.4 Switch On the Engine

NOTE: Some systems are fitted with an optional transformer. If

ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH

1.3.5 Launch the PCI

1.3.6 Launch the RIP

1.3.7 Follow the System Boot

PROCESSOR NOT READY:

Print Characterisation (if required).

Print Characterisation (if required).

Print Characterisation (if required).