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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-1 The point of this chapter Purpose of study • Study the specifications of the QSS-30. Processing capacity Main options Spec of PC How to carry out the training • Explain, using the Training material. • Refer to Specification Manual for the details.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-1 Concept Full digital mini-lab system which outputs from scanning image to the photographic paper by digital signal. This is the first digital mini-lab with the laser engine installed at Noritsu. The film is scanned by the S-1200 (Single Film Scanner),the image data is transferred to LPP-1200 (Laser Printer Processor) through LVDS cable, and prints are made. The QSS-30 can process up to 210 mm paper width. This is the succeeded machine with the QSS-26.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-1 Usable media x = available Input Output FD x x CD-ROM x CD-R x x The CD-R/RW drive (option) is necessary. CD-RW x x The CD-R/RW drive (option) is necessary. MO x x The MO drive (option) is necessary. ZIP x x The ZIP drive (option) is necessary. DVD-RAM x x The DVD-RAM drive (option) is necessary. Compact flash x x The card reader (option) is necessary. Smart media x x The card reader (option) is necessary.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-1 Processable DVD Processable format DVD-RAM Capacity Single side 2.6G 4.7G Double side 5.2G 9.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-1 Main options Types of carriers Film type Size Note 135/240 AFC Negative/Positive/Black& White/(Roll) Sepia/Black&White (orange base) 135F, H, P, HD IX240 Minimum number of frames:2-frame 120AFC Negative/Positive/Black& White/ Sepia/Black&White (orange base) 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x8, 6x9 Minimum advance length:43 mm (6 x 4.
DRAFT QSS-30-1 www.minilablaser.com Components of film carriers AFC (only for S-1200) Components Part No.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-1 Options (related to PCs) Name DIMM Description/Explanation ZIP drive unit Unit to save/read the image data to a ZIP MO drive unit Unit to save/read the image data to a MO DVD-RAM drive unit Unit to save/read the image data to a DVD-RAM CD-R/RW drive unit Used to save/read the image data to the CD-R/W PC card reader/writer Flatbed scanner SCSI card unit Unit to save/read the image data of digital camera *The spec, etc is mentioned separately.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-1 Others Name Description/Explanation Digital ICE Used to remove scratches, etc. from image in negative or positive which is scanned by the built-in scanner. (Software and sticker) CVP, Ribbon cassette The ribbon cassette is compatible with the QSS-28, 29. Monitor hood This is compatible with the QSS-28, 29. Pricing unit Used to calculate prices and issue statements automatically Film cleaner kit Used to remove shut after the film scanning by AFC.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-1 Magazine Standard magazine Compatible between Normal and Kodak specification. (Carry out the unit replacement only as it is already adjusted.) QL magazine For QL paper (Carry out the unit replacement only as it is already adjusted.) The core unit is different from the standard magazine. Point 1: The magazine is only for QSS-30. Point 2: It is impossible to use the QSS-26 magazine by modifying it.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-1 Print sizes Usable paper width 82.5 mm to 210.0 mm Paper advance length 117.0 mm to 356.0 mm Maximum print sizes 210.0 mm to 356.0 mm Usable paper Maximum diameter of paper 250 mm (180 m length) Usable paper Digital paper / Analog paper Thin paper (0.2 mm) is not supported.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-1 Specifications of personal computers PC spec table Product name Specifications CPU Pentium III 733MHz Mother board FB5-LN-12 Memory RIC-S133-256A 256MB PC133 3.5FDD YD-702D-6238D 2 modes Hard disk LCT20 20GB 20GB CD-ROM drive CR-594-B 48x Keyboard (Japanese) FKB8724-501 Keyboard (English) FKB8725-401 Mouse Mouse Port Compatible Mouse 2.2A OS Windows 2000 professional SP1.
DRAFT QSS-30-1 www.minilablaser.com Spec table of peripherals Machine type Maker MO MCE3064SS FUJITSU Zip Zip250 Iomega CD-RW RW7125A PC card reader PCD-47B DVD LF-D291NS Types of media Data capacity Interface 640MB 540MB 230MB 128MB SCSI-2 ZIP 250MB 100MB IDE (ATAPI) Ricoh CD-ROM CD-R CD-RW 650MB IDE (ATAPI) Microtek International Smart media 2 to 64MB SCSI-2 Compact flash 4 to 128MB PCMCIA 10 to 85MB DVDRAM Single side 4.7, 2.6GB Double side 9.4, 5.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-1 Spec of flatbed scanner (option) Machine type Astra3400 Maker UMAX Color scanning way Color CCD (Single Pass) Maximum area of scanning 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 The point of this chapter Purpose of study • Explain the outline of the system for the QSS-30. Scanner, Laser Processable media, Image size, Paper size Digital-ICE, Paper advance system How to carry out the training • Explain the items referring to the training materials and using the actual machine.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Scanner Light Source Light source : The halogen lamp of 15V and 150W is used. The lamp and reflector are assembled in one. Light source parts : The light guide is used. The conventional lens box (or mirror tube) is not used. The light guide transmits “the light emitting from the halogen lamp” to the film carrier, using the optical fiber. The followings are the merits of using the optical fiber, comparing with the conventional QSS machines.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Scanner Image capture method Optical resolution (Main or the CCD line) Input the one line image with line CCD. Scan pitch (Sub scanning) Film is moved. Scan RGB each with line CCD (5,000 pixels). CCD Others ISL filter*1 is available. Automatic dust and scratch removal for films is available.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Resolution of the image • Input resolution (resolution of the image) is different depending on the film size and paper size each. Change the resolution of the image by the zoom lens of scanner.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Resolution of the image (film size each) Film size Minimum Maximum 135F 2058 x 3104 2982 x 4497 135H 2058 x 1451 2574 x 1834 240 1394 x 2093 2046 x 3596 110 1250 x 1645 1640 x 2145 6 x 4.5 4599 x 3362 6x6 4599 x 4530 The resolution of the image is fixed.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Minimum necessary pixels for paper size each Size (mm) 82.5 89 102 127 152 178 203 254 305 Pixel 1040 1122 1286 1600 1915 2243 2558 3200 3840 Calculating formula Size (mm) / 25.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Scanning * The zoom value of scanner is decided on the basis of the smallest among the paper sizes, which are registered in the print channel (C/P/H). Example) In the 135F, when setting “C: 89 x 127” and “P: 210 x 356”, the resolution of image is 2058 x 3104. The resolution of image for 210 x 356 channel only is 2982 x 4497.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Print channel and scanning In the case of interspersed channel (3R and maximum paper size) 1726 3104 1145 2058 145 89 × 127 % 4505 In the case of CH for maximum paper only 4497 100.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Pre-scanning Film sizes Resolution 135F C/HD/P 257 x 388 135H 257 x 181 240C/HD/P 252 x 442 110 312 x 411 6 x 4.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Digital ICE Original image Film RGB scanning data Lens Mirror CCD for detecting RGB images The data with scratch Corrected image CCD for detecting scratches The technology to make the images without scratch, dust, etc. In addition to the CCD which takes the color information of RGB, the another CCD is added. It detects the dust, scratch, etc. on the film. This corrects the scanned image information.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Corrections by Digital ICE QSS-29, 28 Correct function The image is corrected automatically by Digital ICE (option) Processing ability The processing ability does not change even when this is functioned. The conditions for functioning the Digital ICE QSS-29 PCB, power supply Already attached when shipping from the factory Installing the software Reading the software of Digital ICE Registration in the mode Mark the check box in the “Operator selection” .
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Colorimeter * The colorimeter is adopted for the precise color matching when carrying out the CMS. * The conventional colorimeter measures the density of the color of the paper. Therefore, there is a difference between the actual print and the measured value. *This colorimeter has an ability to distinguish like from the human's eye, and the precision of color matching between the monitor and print is increased.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Paper sizes and advance way Paper advance In the QSS-30, there are two types of advance way. Paper advance in single row, Paper advance in double rows The condition of paper advance is basically as follows.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Paper The paper lane selection is carried out in the paper advance section (reverse unit) after exposure. Paper advance in double rows Paper advance in single row Paper advance in double rows Check the actual machine.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Laser Engine Laser: Abbreviation of Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation In the QSS-30, the exposure method by Visible Radiation is employed.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Cautions concerning the laser R laser is ON only when printing, but B, G laser is always ON. Before servicing the machine, be sure to follow the following instructions to avoid laser radiation exposure. *Do not perform any work other than that which is specified in the manual. Otherwise, you may be exposed to laser beam radiation. *Do not reflect the laser beam by inserting a mirror or the like in the light path of the laser beam.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Printer Exposure Engine Exposure way Output gradation Maximum exposure width Print resolution Line exposure method by the Laser engine 4096 gradation 216 mm (8.5-inch) 320 dpi (Optical resolution –Main or the CCD line-) × 640 dpi (Scan pitch –Sub Scanning-) Exposure speed 50.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Explanation of laser unit Laser Visible Radiation Laser for R, B, B each AOM Acousto-Optic Modulator Adjusts the strength and weakness of laser light. Mirror Changes the direction of laser light. Prism Mix R light, G light and B light into one light. Polygon mirror Rotates in a certain speed and scans in the Optical resolution (Main line). Fθ lens Changes the angle of laser light according to the angle of incoming light, and maintains the constant speed.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Structure of Laser Unit (AOM) * AOM controls the strength of laser light. 1. When the voltage is not turned ON to AOM, the incoming laser beam passes through as it is. (0-th order light) 2. When turning ON the high frequency voltage, the ultrasonic waves occurs, and the diffracted light which is separated from 0-th order light occurs. (Diffracted light of first order) 3.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Structure of Laser Unit (Fθ lens) Polygon mirror Fθ lens * The Fθ lens corrects the dispersion of linear velocity caused by the angle of incoming beam. θθ Paper A A 1. The travel (distance) on the paper is different between “the light outputted from the exposure center at the angle θ” and “further outputted light at the angle θ” (As shown in the illustration, length A, B) 2.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Laser Exposure Resolution Optical resolution (Main or the CCD line): 320 dpi Scan pitch (Sub Scanning): 640 dpi In the main scanning: Expose for 1 dot pitch each In the sub scanning: Expose for 0.5 dot pitch each In the sub scanning, the same color is exposed in 2 consecutive dots.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-2 Auto tuning To get the stable outgoing laser beam, the temperature of laser is adjusted automatically. ”The laser is being stabled” appears on the screen. Fine tuning: To stable the output of laser when starting up a machine Auto tuning: To correct the aging Timing of execute When turning ON the power supply In the close down checks Occasion Fine tuning is executed. Auto tuning is executed. Possible to execute the auto tuning in the Function of laser unit adjustment.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 The point of this chapter Purpose of study • Study the operations for users. Printing operations Turning ON/OFF the power supply Status display of LED Setup during the start-up checks Input from the flatbed scanner Printing in the “Edit” mode Details of back print data Index prints How to carry out the training • Carry out the practical training, or explain the items using the sample prints.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 Setup during the start-up checks Daily setup Weekly setup Monthly setup Execute once a day for each paper type to be used. Correct the temporary aging of exposure engine, light source and processing solution. Make a 18-step test print. Execute once a week. This is displayed instead of the daily setup. After carrying out the daily setup, carry out the printer profile calibration to correct the temporary aging of data characteristics for each printer.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 Daily setup flow Make a test print (18-step setup print) When the light source upgrading (auto) (135 lane) is carried out during the program timer Light source upgrading (135 lane) Calorimeter calibration Measure a test print.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 Weekly setup flow Daily setup is completed. Make a test print. (16-step setup print) Measure a test print. Update the Printer profile data.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 Explanation of operations * Explain with the actual machine. - Start-up checks - Explanation of [ORDER] display Output to HD Input from CT-1 Explanation of HELP - Explanation of [MENU] display - Explanation of [HELP] * Explanation of printing operations - Carry out the practical training.
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DRAFT QSS-30-3 www.minilablaser.com NCE mode It is possible to control the output of laser and correct the color (Cyan, Yellow, etc.) around the letter by inputting the correction value in the “NCE” mode. (e.g.) Outline characters on the black background The part around black letter on the white background However, the trend of color changes depending on various conditions (Font type, Font size, condition of processing solution, etc.).
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 ON/OFF procedure of power supply Shutdown of PC is started 200V power supply Close down checks OFF 12 minutes The time to start temperature adjustment The startup of PC is completed. 5 minutes 20 minutes 5分 The shutdown of PC is completed. The startup of PC is started. The PC is being processed.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 Normal shutdown movement (Close-down check is completed.) Scanner lamp is OFF “Program timer is activating.” is displayed (on the monitor). The PC is shutdown. (12 minutes later after the close-down check) The power supply (200V supply) is OFF. (32 minutes later after the closedown check) The power supply of peripheral CPU and cooling fan is OFF.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 Normal start up movement (when the program timer is activated.) During the Program timer (“32 minutes later after the close down check” to “The time to start the temperature adjustment”) (The time to start the temperature adjustment) The power supply is ON. (200V supply) The power supply of peripheral CPU is ON. The PC is started up. “The processing solution temperatures are being adjusted” is displayed (on the monitor).
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 How to start-up except from the program timer (when the breaker is turned ON) •Within 12 minutes after the close down check is completed. Press [YES] key to got to the Operation mode. •During the start up or the shutdown of PC (For 5 minutes “after 12 minutes have passed after the Close down check”, For 5 minutes after the temperature adjustment is started.) In this situation, do not start-up the PC.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 How to start-up after the breaker is turned OFF * Turn ON the breaker, press the power switch of PC and the PC starts up. 3 minutes later, the power supply of printer/processor/scanner section is turned ON.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 How to turn OFF the breaker * How to turn OFF the breaker after the close down check (e.g. When you do not use the function of the program timer) When 12 minutes have passed after the close down check is completed, the shutdown of PC is started. Confirm that the power LED is turned OFF, and turn OFF the breaker. * When turning the breaker OFF in the case of troubleshooting, etc, press [F] key in the “Close down check” mode and select “Turn OFF the power supply”.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 How to turn OFF the breaker when the PC is locked 1. Check the LED of HD. When the LED of HD is lighting or blinking, the HD is activating. If turning the power supply OFF when the HD is activating, the HD may be damaged. Wait until the LED is turned OFF. 2. Turn OFF the power supply of PC by pressing the SW of PC for 4 seconds or more.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 How to turn OFF the breaker in an emergency * When turning OFF the breaker in an emergency, turn OFF the breaker of the processor. The UPS is activated and the PC is shutdown. The time for the PC shutdown changes depending on the status of PC.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 Status display of AFC Ready lamp Condition of display Lighting Green Possible to process films (You can insert a film.) Blinking Film is being processed. (You cannot inset a film). Green Blinking Red Impossible to process films (You cannot process a film.) *The error occurs. (You cannot process a film.) * The error occurs. (You cannot print.) Dark Impossible to process films (You cannot process a film.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 Details of the back print * Film and media except 240 NORITSU <12> 005 (X) FBS 12 (I) (K) (D) (E) (F) 284 15 +1+1+1+1 +30 AC01 Acs –10 Ach -10 AS02 SA200 GR10 RE01 SF02 FC01 XF02 R090 Z80 (J) (L) (M) (N) (O) (P) (Y) (Z) (Q) (R) (S) (T) * For 240 (TYPE1) BIRTHDAY EL25 MGhi FFn BVvh Alh PAc SUn CH1 LAB01 (A) (B) (C) 01.05.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 Details of the back print * Editing BIRTHDAY 123 12 (A) (K)(D)(F) 284 15 〈CUSTOMERINFO.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 (A) Title (K) Print count (B) Camera information (L) Print channel (C) LAB ID (M) Color, density correction (YMCD) (D) Copyright mark (N) Scanner correction (E) Input medias (O) Auto contrast correction value (F) Template (P) Auto sharpness correction value (G) Date, Time (Q) Red-eye correction value 240 TYPE2: the month is displayed in 3 letters (English letter).
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 Index print sizes * Normal index prints Name Sizes 3HS 3R 3HD 3W 4R 4HD 5R 82.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 Types of index prints Normal index prints Make normal index prints. The data for displaying on the PJP mode is used. Label index prints Index print for the media case size of storage media No index print for smart media, PC card and compact flash Contact Print Style Photos Make Contact Print Style Photos. IX240 and medias are not supported.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 Background color for index prints *8 colors can be selected as a background color of an index print. 1. Gray 5. Orange 2. White 6. Green 3. Pink 7. Light blue 4. Yellow 8.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 Label index prints Types of media Size Format FD MO Zip CD 89 x 114 89 x 117 97 x 120 120 x 120 6, 20, 35 6, 20, 35 6, 20, 35 80 (number of frames) Note The number of frames are switched automatically. The number of frames are switched automatically. The number of frames are switched automatically. The number of frames are fixed.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 Index print sizes for Contact Print Style Photos Paper sizes for 6-frame Name Paper width (minimum width) Paper advance length CP6_1 CP6_2 CP6_3 CP6_4 CP6_5 82.5 mm or more 82.5 mm or more 120 mm or more 165 mm or more 203 mm or more 228.6mm 228.6mm 228.6mm 228.6mm 228.6mm Paper sizes for 4-frame CP4_1 CP4_2 CP4_3 CP4_4 CP4_5 CP4_6 CP4_7 Paper width 82.5 mm or more 82.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-3 Practical training • • • Explain the modes, checking the actual machine. Start up checks Explanation of ORDER screen Output to HD Input from CT-1 Input from compact archive • • Explanation of MENU screen Explanation of HELP screen • Explanation of printing operation Carry out the practical training.
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DRAFT QSS-30-4 www.minilablaser.com The point of this chapter Purpose of study • Study so that the trainees can install the QSS-30 (LPP-1200). The width for carrying a machine Outdrawing Required parts when installing a machine PC peripherals Setting the language specification How to carry out the training • The trainee will provide an oral explanation of the caution points, referring to “Installation Manual” and a machine.
DRAFT QSS-30-4 www.minilablaser.com The width for carrying a machine Unit [mm] Name of Machine Minimum height Minimum width LPP-1200 1,184 766.
DRAFT QSS-30-4 www.minilablaser.com The space for installation In case of Single magazine Unit : mm 500 250 1650 2490 1385 In case of Dual magazine (197) 90 2559 00 15 Refer to Specification Manual for the details. IMPORTANT In the Specification manual, the back space is 90 mm or more. But, 190 mm or more is required to open/close the PC control unit. If there is enough space for installation, we recommend to leave 190 mm or more in the back side of machine.
DRAFT QSS-30-4 www.minilablaser.com Close/Open the PC control unit (190 mm in the back side of machine) 1. PC control unit Point 1 : When opening/closing the PC control unit, be sure to set the stopper with the cover of PC control unit.
DRAFT QSS-30-4 www.minilablaser.com Lifting a machine (LPP-1200) *Lift a machine with rope, as shown in the illustration. Caution *Place the support wood, referring to the “Indication of lifting the machine” manual. *Be careful so that the power is not applied on the table.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-4 Packing items (accessories) Types Name Description INITIAL DATA 1 For Printer and Scanner Contains the adjustment data for each machine INITIAL DATA 2 For Processor One FD for processor section One FD for printer / scanner section SYSTEM PROGRAM Contains the necessary system files to activate the system PROFILE DATA Contains the profile data PC attachments Recovery CD for OS, Operator′s Manual, driver software, etc.
DRAFT QSS-30-4 www.minilablaser.com Packing items (Sample prints) Paper supply A Paper supply B Mechanical adjustment Check the zigzagging of paper supply unit A and B. Exposure image correction Exposure image correction Exposure zoom rate correction Exposure timing correction Exposure center correction Exposure position adjustment Check that the “dots in each color of laser” overlap correctly.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-4 Practical training * Install a machine, referring to the Installation Manual.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-4 Allocation of drives • The drive letter differs depending on the installing turn of the drive,etc. • Set the drive allocation in the “Media setting” of “Option registration” by the drive letter of OS. If you set the wrong drive letter, the malfunction occurs. (e.g. it accesses to the wrong drive.) Be sure to set the drives correctly. Set the same drive with the drive letter of OS. • The drive letters below are fixed.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-4 Setting the language specifications • When you use it in the other languages except English, it is necessary to set the dictionary of language which is to be used. And install the translated QSS message data. • When the various kinds of functions (e.g. postal code dictionary) are necessary, carry out the setting again.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-5 The point of this chapter Purpose of study • Study about the setup. Initial setup Monitor setup Paper specification registration Print channel setting Emulsion number change Scanner slope correction Outline of CMS Profile How to carry out the training • Carry out the practical training, or explain the items using the sample prints.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-5 Setup when installing a machine • There are two patterns of setup procedure when installing a machine to shorten the installing time. There are two procedures for the conditions below. During the temperature adjustment After the setup is completed. • It is not always necessarily to follow the procedure except for the setup when installing a machine. Refer to the Service Manual 7001, 7002.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-5 Details of the Initial setup 1. Setting the exposure amount (complete in one time) The difference of color characteristics (paper + solution + light amount) for each machine is corrected, and set the parameter to get the target density. 2. Paper gamma setup (maximum: 3 times) Using the data which was estimated in the step 1, make a 18-step test print and set the parameter to get the target density. 3.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-5 Carry out the printer profile calibration for each paper specification. And carry out it also in the weekly setup. (for paper type each) This graph is the result of test print measurement. Three lines for B, G, R are displayed. It is ideal if all of three lines slant at the angle of 45°. This is the standard for checking the tendency of calibrated data. 4. Updating the AOM data (once) Adjust the gain of light source amount outputted from the laser.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-5 Setup flow Explain the setup flow when carrying out the installation. (e.g.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-5 Monitor setup 1. Monitor brightness adjustment * Color and temperature setting (6500K) * Contrast adjustment * Brightness setting Adjust it, referring to the Operator′s Manual of the display monitor. Adjust the color of the monitor here. 2.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-5 Monitor setup 3. Monitor gamma correction The difference occurs between the color of print and that of monitor, depending on the light source of the place where you work. Improve the precision of color matching by setting the color difference freely. Make a test print, compare the color chart with the monitor and adjust it.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-5 Comparison of the scanner slope correction for films Corrections in the QSS-29 Film type Negative/Positive 135F, P, H, HD, 110, 240 6 x 4.5, 6 x 6, 6 x 7, 6 x 8, 6 x 9 Slope Master, Reference + DX U.N.O Correct, checking the images. How to input Input the value. Balance memory shift is not available Other corrections Carry out the contrast and saturation adjustment, checking the images.
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DRAFT QSS-30-5 www.minilablaser.com Paper registration and setup Kinds of registration Contents Paper Specification Registration/Setup Register the paper type and the magazine which are to be used. Up to 3 types can be set. Magazine Registration/Setup When newly adding the paper with different paper width and different paper surface, register a new magazine and carry out the correction. Emulsion number change Correct this when the paper specification and the emulsion number is changed.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-5 Emulsion number change You can check the setup status which is used for emulsion number change. “OK” or “-” is displayed. The emulsion number change is possible when “OK” is displayed for the paper setup or magazine registration. In the other cases, set it so that “OK” is displayed. After that, carry out the emulsion number change.
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DRAFT QSS-30-5 www.minilablaser.com Outline of CMS CMS (Color Management) in the QSS is to transmit the color information correctly (Color Matching). Therefore, the beautiful color is expressed beautiful as it is, and the subdued color is expressed subdued as it is. It is not to correct the color and make the color beautiful. When outputting (image display or print) the same image data (RGB color space) with the different output device (monitor or printer), the expressed color is different by looking at.
DRAFT QSS-30-5 www.minilablaser.com Outline of CMS Make a standard data (Lab color space) for CMS. The standard data is stored in the virtual space called “PCS” which is at the center of device. INPUT: Convert “RGB color space data which is inputted from the input device” into the “Lab color space data” thorough the scanner profile. OUTPUT: Convert “Lab color space data” into “RGB (or CMYK) color space data” through the monitor profile (or printer profile).
DRAFT QSS-30-5 www.minilablaser.com Scanner profile The scanner profile is stored in the following place. SCN_DIR (The place where the scanner profile is stored) File name Contents S0000100.nkp Profile data for Microtek ScanMaker X6 S0010000.nkp Profile data for Umax Astro 3400 S0990100.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-5 Printer profile The profile data is stored in the following place. PRN_DIR (The place where the printer profile data and the printer calibration data is stored) File name Contents p010###00.nkp Printer Profile Basic data (The data which was registered when shipping from the factory.) p010###00.cal Printer Calibration Basic data (The data which was registered when shipping from the factory.) p110###00.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-5 Monitor profile The printer profile is stored in the following place. MON_DIR (The place where the monitor profile data and the monitor gamma adjustment data is stored) File name Contents Note m0010000.nkp Monitor Profile Basic data (The data which was registered when shipping from the factory.) Basic data which is set for type of monitor (Maker, Lot) m1010000.nkp Monitor Profile Basic data (The data which was registered when shipping from the factory.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 The point of this chapter Purpose of study • Study about the printer mechanical adjustment. 135/240AFC Scanner section Paper advance section How to carry out the training • Carry out the practical training mainly and explain the cautions, referring to the materials.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 Removing the unit (Practical training) * Remove and attach the scanner.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 Removing each unit (Practical training) * MMC - Position adjustment of mount carrier - Position adjustment of AF emission sensor - Position adjustment of AF detection sensor * Colorimeter unit - Remove the colorimeter unit/Replace the calibration plate - Position change and Head height adjustment of colorimeter unit * Paper supply section A - Remove paper supply unit A.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 Removing each unit (Practical training) * Paper supply section B - Remove the paper supply unit / Position adjustment * Exposure advance unit - Remove the exposure advance unit. Be careful because the exposure advance unit may drop from the stopper. * Engine section - Remove the laser unit. (including the PC control unit) * Paper advance section - Remove the paper advance unit. - Standard adjustment of paper advance unit - Remove the processor insertion unit.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 Mechanical adjustment (Film carrier section) 1. AFC Point 1: In some of the sensors, only connector section itself can be replaced. The other sensor should be replaced as a whole of sensor PCB. Point 2: After replacing the AFC, the AFC focus adjustment for each magnification is necessary for each AFC to be used. 2. 135/240MMC Point 1: Explain the position adjustment of AF sensor.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 Mechanical adjustment (Scanner section) 1. Scanner unit Point 1: Impossible to disassemble (If you disassemble it, it is out of warranty.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 Mechanical adjustment (around the table) 1. Colorimeter Point 1: The colorimeter has its own data. (The data is contained in the attached FD.) Point 2: When replacing the colorimeter, it is necessary to change the plate position and check the head height adjustment.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 Mechanical adjustment (Paper supply section A) 1. Paper supply unit A Point 1: The paper hold timing adjustment is same with the Arm adjustment (QSS-29). 2. Paper cutter unit Point 1: Almost same with the cutter unit adjustment (QSS-26) Point 2: Not compatible with the cutter unit (QSS-26) 3. CVP (Correction Value Print) unit Point 1: The ink ribbon cassette is same with the QSS-28/29. Point 2: The special ink which will not stick around is used.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 Mechanical adjustment (Paper supply section B) 1. Paper supply section B Point 1: When shipping from the factory, paper supply section is assembled with the machine main body. (Both of domestic and overseas) Point 2: Possible to modify the machine from Single-magazine specification to Dual magazine specification.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 Mechanical adjustment (Paper supply section B) 2. Paper supply unit B Point 1: When removing paper supply unit B, the position adjustment tools below are necessary. Spacer plate, Hexagonal socket shoulder bolts Point 2: In case of the Dual magazine-specification machines, the position adjustment tool is attached to a machine as a fixing angle. IMPORTANT***** Store the fixing angle by the right side of magazine mount (B).
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 Mechanical adjustment (Exposure advance section) 1. Exposure advance unit Point 1: It is not necessary to adjust the pressure rollers of exposure advance unit and carry out the zigzagginng adjustment. (No mechanical adjustment) Point 2: The banding adjustment of exposure advance unit is same with the QSS-29, and the adjustment is possible in the “Mechanical adjustment” → “Paper pressure operation correction” mode.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 Mechanical adjustment (Engine section) 1. Laser unit Point 1: When removing the laser unit, it is necessary to adjust the position of laser unit using the positioning pins.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 Mechanical adjustment (Engine section) Point 2: Replace the laser unit as a whole unit. The followings are not attached with the engine. *Stopper for installing the exposure advance unit on the back side of unit. *PCBs on the unit (Quantity: 3) Viewing from the back side Stopper Point 3: Impossible to remove and disassemble the laser unit.
DRAFT QSS-30-6 www.minilablaser.com Mechanical adjustment (Paper advance section) Adjustment when replacing the reverse unit Point 1: When installing the reverse unit, adjust it so that it is 51.5±0.5 mm from the frame. Point 2: After installing it, it is necessary to check in the “Reverse unit adjustment” mode. Reverse unit Reverse unit Frame Scale, etc.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 Maintenance/Adjustment (Paper advance section) 1. Reverse unit stop position correction Point 1: Input the value below. Correct the position so that the height of “Reverse unit A side” and “Exposure advance unit B side” is same, and then minus “0.3 mm” from the value and register it.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 Maintenance/Adjustment (Paper advance section) 2. Reverse Unit Upper Stop Position Correction Point 1: Adjust the position of reverse unit so that the opening between “Reverse unit (Left) E side” and “Processor insertion unit D side” is 0 to 2 mm. Point 2: For the Reverse unit (right), input the same correction value with Reverse unit (left).
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 Mechanical adjustment (Paper advance section) Point 3: When the reverse unit (Left) (K side) and processor insertion unit (L side) are not at the same position, the standard adjustment of reverse unit (Left) is necessary. Point 4: When the reverse unit (Right) (H side) and processor insertion unit (I side) are not at the same position, the standard adjustment of reverse unit (Right) is necessary.
DRAFT QSS-30-6 www.minilablaser.com Mechanical adjustment (Paper advance section) 3. Paper stop position correction Point 1: When Reverse unit (Left/Right) receives the paper from the exposure advance unit, adjust so that the stop position of paper rear end is 0 to 1 mm from the exposure advance unit.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-6 Paper zigzagging adjustment in the Printer section As for the paper zigzagging adjustment, follow the procedure below. 1. Zigzagging of paper which is supplied from magazine mount A * Make a test print in the [Arm unit zigzagging correction], and adjust the zigzagging. 2. Zigzagging of paper which is supplied from magazine mount B * Set the magazine of magazine mount A onto magazine mount B, and carry out the zigzagging adjustment like procedure 1.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-7 The point of this chapter Purpose of study • Study each data flow when printing. Data calibration Data flow for each print Maintenance and adjustment • Study the cautions when replacing PCBs. How to carry out the training • Explain the items, referring to the training materials and a machine. • Explain the PCBs which are necessary to be replaced with care.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-7 Data flow when printing (Negative, Positive) When the optional D-ICE PCB is installed, it detects and corrects the dusts and scratches on the images. D-ICE PCB Scanner unit Image correction (e.g.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-7 Data flow when printing (Media) Temporary Storage of the data scanned from film Compact archive system Image correction (e.g.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-7 Data flow when storing the images When the optional D-ICE PCB is installed, it detects and corrects the dusts and scratches on the images. LVDS Scanner unit D-ICE PCB Negative, Positive AFC scanner control PCB Image correction (e.g.
DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-7 Cautions when replacing PCBs Scanner section PCB D J S B V AFC/scanner control PCB 1 - 1 - - AFC/scanner driver PCB - - - - - Lamp power supply - - - - - Multi power supply (scanner) - - - - - Others Sensor standard adjustment for each AFC D：: DIP switch setting (Set it as same as before replacing.) J：: Confirming the connector for the jumper (Set it as same as before replacing).
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-7 Cautions when replacing PCBs Personal computers PCB D J S B V Others ATX mother board - - - - - BIOS setting ATX power supply battery pack - - - - - Turn ON the ATX power supply Hard disk drive - 1 1 1 - Following the recovery procedure, it is necessary to carry out the items below.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com QSS-30-7 Maintenance • Time to replace • Cleaning the drives Refer to the Service Manual 8011.
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DRAFT www.minilablaser.com The point of this chapter Purpose of study • Study the changes from the conventional SM machines. How to carry out the training • Explain using the training materials.
DRAFT QSS-30 www.minilablaser.com Changes from the conventional machines Added the SM Forced replenishment function To reduce what the processing solution remains in the SM Replenishment package When one of the replenishment solution is run out, replenish the other solution in the same package compulsory to the processing tank This enables you to replace the package when the package is empty.
DRAFT QSS-30 www.minilablaser.com Changes from the conventional machines Changed the replenishment pump To reduce the time for forced replenishment, all of O-type belloz pumps are changed to type-2.
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