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- Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 1
Epson Stylus® Pro 7900CTP Computer to Plate System User's Guide - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 2
8 Setting Up the PCU 9 Calibrating the PCU 11 Installing the Plate Guide on the Printer 13 Setting Up the RIP 18 Loading a Plate in the Printer 19 Unloading a Plate from the Printer 21 Using the PCU 21 Using Epson DirectPlate Aluminum Plates 23 Plate Curing Tips 23 Punching the Plate 23 - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 3
Introduction | 3 Introduction The Epson Stylus® Pro 7900CTP Computer to Plate System enables small business printers to print Epson DirectPlate Aluminum plates to run on their presses. To run a print job on the system: • Computer-separated images are produced with the RIP software • The - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 4
Before using your PCU, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively. • The the safety mechanisms installed by the manufacturer in the PCU. See additional safety instructions for the printer in the Epson Stylus Pro 7900/9900 Printer Guide. - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 5
Purchasing Supplies | 5 Purchasing Supplies The Epson Stylus Pro 7900CTP Computer to Plate System was designed exclusively to use Epson DirectPlate Aluminium plate technology. Epson currently offers a complete lineup of plate sizes to work with the majority of printing presses available. If you do - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 6
6 | System Requirements System Requirements Your computer must meet these requirements to run the RIP software: Minimum • IBM®-compatible PC with a Pentium® 1 GHz CPU or equivalent • 1GB of RAM • 80GB hard drive (20GB available space recommended) • Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows® XP • DVD - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 7
Setting Up Pre-installation Checklist You will need the following components: • Epson Stylus Pro 7900 printer Setting Up | 7 • Plate curing unit (PCU) • Plate guide • Epson DirectPlate Aluminum sample pack (12 × 18 inches) • EFI™ eXpress CTP software RIP CD • Hexagonal (Allen) (2.5 mm/0.10 inch) - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 8
instructions and additional space requirements. For additional information, see the following: • The Epson Stylus Pro 7900/9900 Printer Guide provides important information on setting up and using your printer, replacing ink cartridges, maintaining your printer, and troubleshooting tips. • The Epson - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 9
Setting Up the PCU | 9 Setting Up the PCU You should allow an area of 50 × 33 inches (127 cm × 84 cm) for the PCU. The PCU has an L6-20P plug and requires a 220 V L6-20 electrical outlet. Caution: The electrical outlet must be rated for 220/240 V AC (with an acceptable range of 208 to 240 V). 1. - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 10
10 | Setting Up the PCU 4. Make sure the trays are fully seated in the slots. You can check this by looking through the slot openings to see if the trays are level with the belt inside the PCU. Note: Both trays should be at a slight incline towards the PCU. 5. To make adjustments if necessary, use - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 11
steps below to calibrate it. The recommended initial settings for the PCU are a temperature of 190 °C and a speed of 1.5. To cure properly, the Epson DirectPlate Aluminum plate should reach an even surface temperature of 150 to 160 °C. Note: Depending on the temperature and the altitude where the - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 12
. The light indicates that the heating element is working to maintain a stable temperature. 6. Place three THERMAX temperature strips on the coated side of an Epson DirectPlate Aluminum test plate, one in the middle and one on each short end of the plate, 1/2 inch from the edge. WARNING: The plate - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 13
. 2. Remove the roll paper if installed, to have room to attach the screws on the plate guide. See the Epson Stylus Pro 7900/9900 Printer Guide for more information. 3. Slide the plate guide onto the right side of the roll paper cover, aligning it snugly with the black edge of the roll paper cover - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 14
Tighten screw #1 then screw #2 #2 Note: The hexagonal wrench included with the Epson Stylus Pro 7900CTP system and the one included with the printer are different sizes. You need both sizes. Aligning the Plate Guide The plate guide must be correctly aligned to remove any skew when printing on the - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 15
Installing the Plate Guide on the Printer | 15 4. When the plate prints out, use a metric ruler to points A and B are equal, go to step 7. If they vary by more than 1.0 mm, the plate guide is not correctly aligned. Continue with step 5 to adjust the alignment. Note: For best results, use a ruler - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 16
16 | Installing the Plate Guide on the Printer 5. Use the hexagonal wrench included with the Epson Stylus Pro 7900CTP system to adjust the alignment of the plate guide. If distance A is greater than distance B, tighten the alignment screw; if distance B is greater than distance A, loosen the screw. - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 17
Installing the Plate Guide on the Printer | 17 Applying the Guide Strip After the plate guide is aligned correctly, attach the Teflon guide strip to the printer to prevent plates from catching under the plate guide. 1. Remove the adhesive backing from the strip. 2. Align the strip as shown against - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 18
software RIP CD into your computer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software installation. Refer to the documentation included with the EFI software for setup and usage instructions. Also, see www.proimaging.epson.com for additional online videos and training tools on the EFI - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 19
. If the plate is dented or the corners or edges are bent, do not use it. Even the slightest bent corner can damage the printer. Use only Epson DirectPlate Aluminum plates. WARNING: The plate edges are sharp. Use caution to avoid injury. 1. Make sure the media catch bin (fabric bin) is positioned - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 20
up) into the paper slot short-edge first and slide it against the two alignment points along the top and bottom of the plate guide. Lower the plate into the printer until you feel the suction holding the plate. Top alignment point Bottom alignment point 7. While gently holding the plate against the - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 21
8. Press the Pause/reset button and let go of the plate. The printer loads and aligns the plate in the correct position. 9. When you see more plates, press the Paper release (ePlaten) button. The plate currently in the printer is released and you can load another plate. • If you're done printing - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 22
3. Make sure the settings are correct (see "Calibrating the PCU" on page 11). Note: You should not have to change the settings unless you experience a problem on the press. 4. Wait for the PCU to warm up to the set temperature; this takes approximately 5 minutes. The light on the Heater switch comes - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 23
an offline punch to create necessary guides on the plate for the press. See your press documentation or contact your Epson Authorized Reseller if you don't have should provide about 30 seconds of pre-dampening before turning on the ink rollers. Coat the plate with a layer of fountain solution as you - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 24
the scumming effect. • For optimum printing quality, do not mix ink with printing oil or any other printing agents that decrease tackiness. Cleaning Plates The following plate cleaners are recommended (not carried by Epson): • HYDRO CLEAN™ RBP Chemical Technology, Inc. • Varn CtP cleaner • POSCO - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 25
plan to reuse a plate: 1. Remove ink from it by printing 20 to 30 impressions after disengaging the ink rollers from the plate. 2. Wash the see if it removes the image. Maintenance • See the Epson Stylus Pro 7900/9900 Printer Guide for printer maintenance. • Keep the PCU trays clean to retain their - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 26
26 | PCU Specifications PCU Specifications Specification Dimensions Electrical Plate size Plate type Temperature range Temperature accuracy Speed/dwell time Weight Console controls Description Width: 33 inches (838 mm) Depth: 16 inches (406 mm) Height: 10.5 inches (267 mm) 220/240 V, 20 A male - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 27
instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Trademarks Epson and Epson Stylus - Epson SP7900CTP | User's Guide - Page 28
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Epson Stylus
Pro 7900CTP
Computer to Plate System
User’s Guide
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