Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
Other interactions, such as pressing Start or OK, are simulated and will work about 90% of the time, but are not
100% accurate.
Choosing your access level is done differently on the simulator than on the printer console. Although the
Logon... button and it selections appear on the simulator, choosing a different access level within the Console
Simulator screen will not actually change your access level. To change access levels, you must do from the
AFCCU Simulator window using the Configure function. (See “Changing Access Levels” on page 7.)
Loading the CD
1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
Note: If you are running this from your maintenance CD,
a. Wait until the autoload stops.
b. Close the Acrobat reader.
2. Navigate to ″My Computer″ on your desktop and select it by double clicking the left mouse button.
3. Find your CD-ROM drive and left double click on it .
4. The contents of the CD-ROM are displayed. Find the file named runfromcd.bat and left double click on it.
5. An MS DOS Command window will open and the bat file will begin its execution.
Notes
Selecting the Notes button allows you to read the developers notes about the simulator.
Quit
Selecting the Quit button allows you to exit from the AFCCU Console simulator window without running anything.
Printer 1 Printer 2
Stopped
Warming
Current Settings
AV1U0001
Set print
NPRO
registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
AV1U0001
Set print
NPRO
registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Makes the printer Not Ready
v Check / Reset button
In dual simplex mode, you can toggle between Printer 1 and Resets the Check condition.
Printer 2 screens by touching one of the printers in the upper left
corner of the screen.
AV1U0001
Set print
NPRO
registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
AV1U0001
Set print
NPRO
registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
AV1U0001
Set print
NPRO
registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
AV1U0010
Paper (NPRO) Registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shutdown
Cancel.
Status Service
Manage
Users
Administrator and Operator access levels will appear in the
list.
Stopped
Warming
Current Settings Cancel
OK
Advance Print
AV1U0010
Paper (NPRO) Registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shutdown
Print
Button 1: Advance Paper
Resettabl Reset
Status
Button 2: Print Registration
Stopped
Warming User Functions
OK Cancel
Advance
AV1U0024
Print
Paper (NPRO) Registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shutdown
Current Settings
Close
Advance Print
AV1U0026
Paper (NPRO) Registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shutdown
Advance
AV1U0024
Print
Paper (NPRO) Registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shutdown
Frequent Printer
Accessing Maintenance Functions
Forms Maintenance Logon...
Tasks Definition
1) Select the Maintenance tab on the touchscreen main window.
Print Samples
Source Print Samples
Number of copies 0
2) If you have not already Logged In with service access level
Color
Primary then, you will be prompted to enter your password. Use the
Touchscreen
Internal keyboard to enter your password and select OK.
Alternate Print
Diskette
Operations Diskette
Note: If preventive maintenance is due, a message will appear in
All white the Operator Message window alerting you to the fact that there
Traces
CD Rom are PM Tasks due. Select the button next to the message for
Bar code
Diagnostics
further details.
Service
Text 1
Logs
The selections available after selecting the maintenance tab are:
Text 2 v Print Samples
Densitometer
v Touchscreen
Close Help
v Diskette Operations
v Traces
v Diagnostics
AV1M0001
Preventative
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
v Logs
AV1M0001
Preventative
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Diskette
Alternate Print 2) Select Internal in the source field.
Operations Diskette
All white 3) Select the sample you want to print.
Traces
CD Rom v Primary
Bar code
Diagnostics v Alternate
Service
Text 1
v All white
Logs
Text 2 v Gray
Densitometer v Bar code
Close Help
v Postprocessor
v Text 1
v Text 2
AV1M0001
Preventative
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
v Printhead Power
v MICR
v Color
Eight is the minimum number of copies you need to see 4) Using the keyboard, key in the number of copies you want
repeating spots (2 revolutions) on the photoconductor drum in the Number of copies field.
when you use an 8.5-in. wide form. For other form widths, 5) Select the Print button.
divide twice the circumference of the drum 165.1 cm (65 in.) by 6) Select the Close button.
the form width to determine the minimum number of copies to
print.
Patterns are truncated if the form is smaller than the pattern. If
a failure occurs during a test, the SRC is displayed and can be
used as an entry point to the MAPs.
You made need to press NPRO to get fused prints to exit the
printer.
Diskette
Alternate Print 2) Select Service in the source field.
Operations Diskette
All white 3) Select Configuration .
Traces 4) Using the keyboard, key in the number of copies you want
CD Rom
Bar code
in the Number of copies field.
Diagnostics Service
Text 1 5) Select Print.
Logs
Text 2
6) Select Close.
Densitometer Note: Only the snapshot that is currently loaded will appear in
Close Help the printout.
AV1M0001
Preventative
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down Printing the logs:
1) Login as Service.
2) Select the Maintenance tab on the touchscreen main
window.
3) Select Service in the source field.
4) Select Error Log to print the detailed error log.
Select Unfiltered Error Log to print the detailed error log
that includes all events, such as ″The printer was powered
on.″
5) Using the keyboard, key in 1 in the Number of copies field.
6) Select Print.
7) Select Close.
AV1M0002
Preventative
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Diagnostics
Create Recovery Diskette
Update control unit microcode. Update Microcode
Logs
Select this function to back up the configuration information to
Densitometer
diskette.
Close Help
Select the Create Recovery Diskette button to create the
diskette, or the Close button to close the window without creating
a recovery diskette.
Preventative
AV1M0003
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Traces
Load specific configuration data from a recovery disk. Load Configuration Attention: When using a CD to update microcode, use a lower
Diagnostics capacity CD (650MB not 700MB).
Logs
Update control unit microcode. Update Microcode
To update the microcode
1) Logon as Service.
Densitometer
2) Insert the microcode CD-ROM or first microcode diskette into
Close Help
the RS/6000 controller.
3) Select the Maintenance tab.
Preventative 4) Select the Diskette Operations tab.
AV1M0003
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
5) Select the Update Microcode button.
AV1M0003
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
12) A reboot of the RS/6000 will automatically occur.
Print Samples Select this function to copy specific configuration data from a
recovery diskette. This function allows you to use a diskette that
Recovery diskettes record all unique data that is necessary to recover from a
Touchscreen was created on one printer to copy configuration items, such as
hard drive failure.
AV1M0003
Error Log
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Maintenance v Attachments
v Pre/postprocessing
v Remote Access
v Users
v PM Logs
v PQE
v Error Log
If you select every item in the checklist, all configuration data
except RPQ information will be loaded. When some items are
selected, pop-up boxes display, asking you to make more
choices. Make these selections or select Close to close the
window without loading any configuration data.
Note: You will be asked if the configuration data came from
the printer you are loading it to. Make sure you answer this
question correctly.
AV1M0004
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down 5) The default trace options are usually appropriate for
engineering. If you were asked to change them, see
“Configuring the Internal Control Unit Trace” on page 1470.
Traces lets you record channel and microcode events as an aid
Note: Record any values before you change them. You will
in resolving problems.
return them to the default values later.
The Trace function can only be accessed with Administrator or 6) Select the Close button to close the Traces window.
Service access levels. 7) Run the job that causes the problem.
8) After the problem has been recreated, select Traces.
AV1M0004
Error Log
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Maintenance 15) When the problem is resolved, return trace options to their
original default values. This will allow future traces to have
the normal default configuration values.
Attachment ESCON channel B basic test Selecting either Mechanism or Pre/Post processors
Traces ESCON channel B wrap test
FICON channel A basic test changes the window to allow you to test printer mechanism
Mechanism
Diagnostics
FICON channel A wrap test
FICON channel B basic test
interfaces and preprocessor and postprocessor interfaces.
Pre/Postprocessors FICON channel B wrap test 3) Read the instructions for the test and make the required
Logs
power status and cabling changes.
Densitometer
Run
4) Select the test you wish to run by touching its name on the
Close Help screen. You can scroll the list up and down by touching the
up and down arrows on the right side of the list.
5) Select the Run button to start the test.
Set print
AV1M0005
NPRO
registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
The pop-up window that appears identifies the test running and
provides a Stop button when needed.
Densitometer
Run
Close Help
Set print
AV1M0005
NPRO
registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Traces MIC Bacic Select Stop in the pop-up window to turn off the alarm
and end the test.
the window appears listing the available tests.
MIC communication
Mechanism MIC loop
Note: Running these diagnostics prevents further printing until
Diagnostics
Operator panel you do a Restart.
Pre/Postprocessors Printer activation
Logs Printer interface
Densitometer
Run
Close Help
Preventative
AV1M0006
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
AV1M0009
Preventative
Error Log
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Maintenance
v Record completed preventive maintenance.
To access the logs:
1) Select the Maintenance tab on the touchscreen main
window.
2) Select the Logs tab.
Frequent Printer
Using the PM Log
Forms Maintenance Logon...
Tasks Definition
AV1M0008
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Days ( estimate of number of days left ).
Frequent Printer
Use the information in the PM log to identify printer areas that
Forms Maintenance Logon...
Tasks Definition
need planned maintenance or parts replacement.
Print Samples
Printer 1 Close
Touchscreen
Printer 2
If you select the Close button, the window closes and any PM
Diskette
Operations
changes you have made are accepted.
Item Feet used Feet remaining % Days
Traces Preventative
maintance
1.5 MFT-PM
3 MFT-PM
150,000 0 0% 0
Cancel
Diagnostics
Error Log Hot Roll If you select the Cancel button, the window closes without
Backup Roll
Logs
accepting any changes.
Developer Mix
Densitometer
Edit Completed
Close Help
Preventative
AV1M0008
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Frequent Printer
Changing a PM Counter
Forms Maintenance Logon...
Tasks Definition
To change a PM counter:
Print Samples
Printer 1 1) If in Duplex Mode, select the Printer 1 or Printer 2 button.
Touchscreen
Printer 2
2) Select the item in the log window.
PM Change Window
Diagnostics
4) Select the counter you want to change.
Error Log
PM feet used: 5) Using the keyboard key in the new PM value to appear in
Logs the data field.
Densitometer
Ok Cancel
6) Select the OK button.
Close Help
Note: You must select the Completed button, to clear a PM
warning.
Preventative
AV1M0013
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Frequent Printer
Recording the Completed PM
Forms Maintenance Logon...
Tasks Definition
Densitometer
Edit Completed
Close Help
Preventative
AV1M0008
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Diskette
470
465
2001/06/09
2001/06/09
10:21:02
10:15:01
079A
0782
106,049
105,899
Check tension arm
Splice lever down
The table error log will be displayed in the window. To choose
Operations
the summary error log, select the Summary button.
Traces Preventative
Maintenance
Diagnostics
Error Log
Logs
Densitometer
Show events Go to Summary Bookmark Close Help
AV1M0009
Preventative
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
AV1M0009
Preventative
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Diskette
470
465
2001/06/09
2001/06/09
10:21:02
10:15:01
079A
0782
106,049
105,899
Check tension arm
Splice lever down Symptom Start MAP.
Operations
v Print count
Traces Preventative
Maintenance v Printer
Diagnostics
Error Log v Description
Logs Note: A flyover box containing this information plus the name of
Error log: 338 entries 17 days Bookmark: 84 entries 5 days the Snapshot that was loaded when the SRC occurred can be
Densitometer displayed by placing the mouse arrow over an SRC entry. (Do not
Show events Go to Summary Bookmark Close Help
click the mouse.)
AV1M0009
Preventative
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
484
------------------
2001/06/09 10:26:35
----
B003
----------
106,801
---------------------------------------
Diskette
470
465
2001/06/09
2001/06/09
2001/06/09
10:24:41
10:21:02
10:15:01
0133
079A
0782
106,049
105,899
Check tension arm
Splice lever down
engine are displayed.
Operations
v When neither printer is selected, only the AFCCU errors are
Traces Preventative
Maintenance
displayed.
Diagnostics
v Selecting one or both of the printers also changes which
Error Log
printer’s errors are displayed in the Summary log.
Logs
AV1M0009
Preventative
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Checking ″Show Events″ also determines whether or not events
are shown in the Summary log and causes the entry totals to
change.
The text under the bottom left corner of the log displays the
number of errors contained in the log and the number of days
between the first and last entries. The text under the bottom right
shows how many errors have occurred above the bookmark you
set.
Logs
Densitometer
Printing the Detail Error Log
Show events Go to Summary Bookmark Close Help
You can print the Detail Error Log:
1) Select the Maintenance tab on the touchscreen main window.
2) Select the Print Samples tab.
AV1M0009
Preventative
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
3) Select Service as the print source type.
4) If you select Error Log, the detailed error log is printed. (See
Printing the Configuration.)
5) If you select Unfiltered Error Log, the detailed error log with
all events, such as ″The printer was powered on″ is printed.
6) If you select Configuration, the error log (without events) is
printed after the configuration information. The printed error
log contains the most recent 120 entries.
EB44
Diskette B001
engine are displayed.
Operations
07D2
v When neither printer is selected, only the AFCCU errors are
Traces Preventative
Maintenance
0133
displayed.
0784
Diagnostics B003
v Selecting one or both of the printers also changes which
Error Log
022B printer’s errors are displayed in the Summary log.
Logs D70B
AV1M0014
Preventative
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
The text under the bottom left corner of the log displays the
number of errors contained in the log and the number of days
If you select the Summary button while viewing the Detail error between the first and last entries. The text under the bottom right
log, the Summary error log appears. The Summary error log shows how many errors have occurred above the bookmark you
displays: set.
v SRC number
Printing the Summary Error Log
v Frequency of occurrence of the SRC
The frequency is shown in blue bands. The Summary Error Log cannot be printed.
– Dark blue - most recent errors
– Light blue - older errors
Note: A flyover box containing the SRC, frequency of occurrence,
and SRC description displays when the mouse arrow is placed
over an SRC entry. (Do not click the mouse.)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Contrast 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
window.
Printer
0
Boldness
0
3) Select the PQE Adjustments button.
A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A
Attachments 0 0
Preheat
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
temperature
0 0
Pre/Post Processing Fuser
0 20 40 60 80 100 temperature 0 20 40 60 80 100
Remote 0 0
Oil rate
Access 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
0 0
Oil belt
Features 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
Use backup
Default idler roll Default
AV1M0010
Preventative
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Cancel Help
Print test
Copies 1
Print OK Cancel Help
AV1M0012
Alternate master
Error Log
4
3
2
4
4
C heckerboards C heckerboards
3.5
3.5
7) Observe the unfused prints at the buffer arm area. When the
4 3 4 3
3
3
2 1 2 1
2.5
2.5
1 Pel 2 Pel 3 Pel 4 Pel 6 Pel 1 Pel 2 Pel 3 Pel 4 Pel 6 Pel
2
2
1.5
1.5
6 4 3 2 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 6 4 3 2 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5
beams are aligned correctly, the two white spaces (1) in the
1
1
1
1
2
2
.5
.5
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
3
3
4
4
0
0
1 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 6
6
6
-.5
-.5
pattern should be of equal width and divide the pattern into
6
6
-1 -1.5 -2 -2.5
-1 -1.5 -2 -2.5
4
4
H
H
3
3
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
three equal sections in the 0 position for all four beams (2,
V
V
-3 -3.5 -4 -4.5
-3 -3.5 -4 -4.5
1 1
3, 4 and 5).
Side O ne
Side O ne
4
3
2
4
4
3.5
3.5
3
3
position, locate the position (4 to -4.5 for 600 DPI, 3 to -3 for
2.5
2.5
2
2
1.5
1.5
1
1
480 DPI) where the beams appear to be most closely
.5
.5
0
0
-.5
-.5
-1 -1.5 -2
-1 -1.5 -2
aligned. Record that position for beams 2, 3, 4 and 5.
-2.5 -3
-2.5 -3
-3.5 -4 -4.5
-3.5 -4 -4.5
A ,B ,C ,D A ,B ,C ,D
A
Attachments
Beam 2 offset 8.0 Beam 2 offset 8.0
Pre/Post Processing
Beam 3 offset 8.0 Beam 3 offset 8.0
Remote
Access
Beam 4 offset 8.0 Beam 4 offset 8.0
Features
Help
OK Cancel Help
AV1M0011
Preventative
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Features
Help
OK Cancel Help
AV1M0011
Preventative
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
4
3
2
If the correctly printed pattern for beam 2 were in the 2.5
4
4
C heckerboards C heckerboards
3.5
3.5
4 3 4 3
3
3
2 1 2 1
2.5
2.5
1 Pel 2 Pel 3 Pel 4 Pel 6 Pel 1 Pel 2 Pel 3 Pel 4 Pel 6 Pel
position, you would add 2.5 to the existing beam offset for beam
2
2
1.5
1.5
6 4 3 2 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 6 4 3 2 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5
1
1
1
1
2
2
.5
.5
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
3
3
4
4
0
0
2 offset.
1 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 6
6
6
-.5
-.5
6
6
-1 -1.5 -2 -2.5
-1 -1.5 -2 -2.5
4
4
H
H
3
3
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
2
2
Example 2:
1
1
V
V
-3 -3.5 -4 -4.5
-3 -3.5 -4 -4.5
1 1
Side O ne
Side O ne
4
3
2
position, you would subtract 1.5 from the existing beam offset for
4
4
3.5
3.5
3
3
2.5
2.5
beam 2.
2
2
1.5
1.5
1
1
.5
.5
0
0
-.5
-.5
-1 -1.5 -2
-1 -1.5 -2
-2.5 -3
-2.5 -3
-3.5 -4 -4.5
-3.5 -4 -4.5
A ,B ,C ,D A ,B ,C ,D
exact.
1
4
3
2
result in banding, which is the appearance of scan direction light
4
4
C heckerboards C heckerboards
3.5
3.5
4 3 4 3
3
3
2 1 2 1
2.5
2.5
1 Pel 2 Pel 3 Pel 4 Pel 6 Pel 1 Pel 2 Pel 3 Pel 4 Pel 6 Pel
2
1.5
1.5
6 4 3 2 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 6 4 3 2 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5
1
1
1
1
2
2
.5
.5
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
3
3
4
4
0
0
1 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 6
6
6
-.5
-.5
18) Repeat steps 10 through 17 for the second printer if this is
6
6
-1 -1.5 -2 -2.5
-1 -1.5 -2 -2.5
4
4
H
H
3
3
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
2
2
a duplex system.
1
1
V
V
-3 -3.5 -4 -4.5
-3 -3.5 -4 -4.5
1 1
Side O ne
Side O ne
4
3
2
4
4
3.5
3.5
3
3
2.5
2.5
2
2
1.5
1.5
1
1
.5
.5
0
0
-.5
-.5
-1 -1.5 -2
-1 -1.5 -2
-2.5 -3
-2.5 -3
-3.5 -4 -4.5
-3.5 -4 -4.5
A ,B ,C ,D A ,B ,C ,D
A A
B B
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
NWTS2001
NWTS2002
A
A
B B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Contrast 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2) Load 18-inch wide paper into the printer. This makes it easier
Printer
0 0 to observe the boldness extremes test prints in the printer.
Boldness
A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A
Attachments 0 0
3) Logon as Service.
Preheat
0 20 40 60 80 100
temperature 0 20 40 60 80 100
4) Load the Snapshot IBM - 2 Up Letter.
0 0
Pre/Post Processing Fuser
0 20 40 60 80 100 temperature 0 20 40 60 80 100
5) Select the Printer number.
Remote 0 0
Access 0 20 40 60 80 100 Oil rate 0 20 40 60 80 100 6) Select the Printer Definition tab on the main touchscreen
0 0 window.
Oil belt
Features 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
Use backup
7) Set the Contrast to 7.
Default idler roll Default
8) Select the PQE Adjustments button.
Beam Adj. PQE Adj. Examples: Medium (20#) OK Cancel Help
AV1M0010
Preventative
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Printer
Beam All Beam All
6 7
12) Set the horizontal low and the vertical low values to 13.
80 100 A 13) Set the horizontal high and the vertical high value to 37.
Vector 0 Vector 0
Attachments
80 100
14) Select OK to save these values.
Boldness 0 Boldness 0
Pre/Post Processing
80 100
Stroke width Stroke width
Remote Horizontal high 32 Horizontal high 32
Access 80 100
Cancel Help
Print test
Copies 1
Print OK Cancel Help
AV1M0012
Alternate master
Error Log
4
3
2
4
4
match.
C heckerboards C heckerboards
3.5
3.5
4 3 4 3
3
3
2 1 2 1
2.5
2.5
1 Pel 2 Pel 3 Pel 4 Pel 6 Pel 1 Pel 2 Pel 3 Pel 4 Pel 6 Pel
2
2
1.5
1.5
6 4 3 2 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 6 4 3 2 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5
1
1
1
1
2
2
.5
.5
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
3
3
4
4
0
0
1 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 6
6
6
-.5
-.5
6
6
-1 -1.5 -2 -2.5
-1 -1.5 -2 -2.5
4
4
H
H
3
3
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
V
V
-3 -3.5 -4 -4.5
-3 -3.5 -4 -4.5
Attention: Printing many copies of the Alternate Print Sample
1 1
Side O ne
Side O ne
4
3
2
4
4
3.5
3.5
many copies of the Alternate Print Sample eliminates this
3
3
2.5
2.5
2
2
1.5
1.5
problem.
1
1
.5
.5
0
0
-.5
-.5
1) Print Alternate Print Samples at 50% boldness for the
-1 -1.5 -2
-1 -1.5 -2
-2.5 -3
-2.5 -3
remaining part of this procedure. (These samples will also
-3.5 -4 -4.5
-3.5 -4 -4.5
A ,B ,C ,D A ,B ,C ,D
2
NWTM1081
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Contrast 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5) Select the Printer number.
Printer
0 0
A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A Boldness
A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A 6) Select the Printer Definition tab on the main touchscreen
Attachments 0
Preheat
0 window.
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
temperature
0 0
7) Select the PQE Adjustments button.
Pre/Post Processing Fuser
0 20 40 60 80 100 temperature 0 20 40 60 80 100
Remote 0 0
Oil rate
Access 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
0 0
Oil belt
Features 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
Use backup
Default idler roll Default
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6 7
Do not adjust the vertical high values using beams 1, 2, 3,
Beam All Beam All
Printer 4, or 5. Adjust using only the All beam.
80 100 A
Attachments
Vector 0 Vector 0 9) In the Beam field, select 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 one at a time, and
80 100 adjust the horizontal high values so that the appearance of
Boldness 0 Boldness 0
Pre/Post Processing all the squares for the beam are the same.
80 100
Stroke width Stroke width
Remote Horizontal high 32 Horizontal high 32
Access 80 100
Cancel Help
Print test
Copies 1
Print OK Cancel Help
AV1M0012
Alternate master
Error Log
4
3
2
4
4
match.
C heckerboards C heckerboards
3.5
3.5
4 3 4 3
3
3
2 1 2 1
2.5
2.5
1 Pel 2 Pel 3 Pel 4 Pel 6 Pel 1 Pel 2 Pel 3 Pel 4 Pel 6 Pel
2
2
1.5
1.5
6 4 3 2 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 6 4 3 2 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5
1
1
1
1
2
2
.5
.5
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
3
3
4
4
0
0
1 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 6
6
6
-.5
-.5
6
6
-1 -1.5 -2 -2.5
-1 -1.5 -2 -2.5
4
4
H
H
3
3
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
V
V
-3 -3.5 -4 -4.5
-3 -3.5 -4 -4.5
Attention: Printing many copies of the Alternate Print Sample
1 1
Side O ne
Side O ne
4
3
2
4
4
3.5
3.5
many copies of the Alternate Print Sample eliminates this
3
3
2.5
2.5
2
2
1.5
1.5
problem.
1
1
.5
.5
0
0
-.5
-.5
1) Use the Alternate Print Samples at 50% boldness printed in
-1 -1.5 -2
-1 -1.5 -2
-2.5 -3
-2.5 -3
step n1 under Stroke Width Balancing Adjustment for this
-3.5 -4 -4.5
-3.5 -4 -4.5
A ,B ,C ,D A ,B ,C ,D
2
NWTM1081
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Contrast 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5) Select the Printer number.
Printer
0 0
A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A Boldness
A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A 6) Select the Printer Definition tab on the main touchscreen
Attachments 0
Preheat
0 window.
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
temperature
0 0
7) Select the PQE Adjustments button.
Pre/Post Processing Fuser
0 20 40 60 80 100 temperature 0 20 40 60 80 100
Remote 0 0
Oil rate
Access 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
0 0
Oil belt
Features 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
Use backup
Default idler roll Default
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6 7
Compare the grayscale or black patch appearance of both
Beam All Beam All
Printer printers by folding one sample next to the sample of the
Vector 0 Vector 0
80 100 A other printer.
Attachments
80 100 9) Select OK to save the PQE values and exit the PQE
Boldness 0 Boldness 0
Pre/Post Processing window.
80 100
Stroke width Stroke width
Remote Horizontal high 32 Horizontal high 32
10) Select OK to return to the main touchscreen window.
Access 80 100
Cancel Help
Print test
Copies 1
Print OK Cancel Help
AV1M0012
Alternate master
Error Log
Stopped
Warming
Current Settings
AV1U0001
Set print
NPRO
registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
AV1U0004
Paper (NPRO) registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shutdown
Preventative
AV1M0016
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Pre/postprocessing
Setup Printhead Resolution 240
Promote
Access Service IPDS Resolution 240
Version
OK Cancel Help
Preventative
AV1M0019
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
AV1M0018
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
AV1U0015
Set print
NPRO
registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Features Resource
Utilization
Version
OK Cancel Help
Preventative
AV1M0020
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Parallel
customer to enter all of the configuration values for all of the
Printer
Channel Parallel Link B Instelled No installed attachment types. Leave the default values shown if
Attachments ESCON
the customer has not provided input.
Second Channel 0
4) Ensure that you click on the small box at the top of the screen
Pre/postprocessing
FICON
Device Address Static
after the word Installed to install the attachment. Yes will then
Promote TCP/IP be displayed.
Access Token Ring
Data Transfer Protocol Interlocked
5) After you set the configuration items, select the OK button.
Features TCP/IP
Ethenet Data Streaming Rate 4.5 MB/sec 6) A Restart window may appear. Wait to perform the required
TCP/IP FDDI
Restart procedure until all of the configuration work is
completed.
OK Cancel Help
7) If you have pre or post processing devices, go to Configuring
Pre/Postprocessors. If not, go to Enabling/Installing Features
Preventative and RPQs.
AV1M0021
Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Reminder
Print Quality Color Details
Name: (C)
When you install postprocessing devices, the stacker, BTS,
Printer
State: (1)
Printer: (2)
and offsetter configuration values must be set in Printer
Port: (3)
Type: (4) Definition.
Extended NPRO: (5)
Attachments Busy Timer (6)
Tag Type: (7)
Distance to Postprocessor: (8)
Pre/postprocessing
Error Page Stop: (9) 1) Select the Printer Definition tab.
Pre/postprocessing Verify Alignment Page Stop: (10)
Postprocessing
Baud Rate: (11)
2) Select the Pre/Postprocessing tab.
Promote Options
Access 3) Select New to define a pre/postprocessor device. Use the
Features
Printer Definition Work Sheets prepared by the customer to
New Delete
Edit
enter all of the pre/postprocessor configuration values. Leave
the default values shown if the customer has not provided
Enable Disable
Close Help
input.
4) Select the Postprocessing Options button.
5) Use the Printer Definition Work Sheets prepared by the
Preventative
AV1M0022
Error Log
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Maintenance customer to enter all of the pre/postprocessor configuration
values. Leave the default values shown if the customer has
not provided input.
6) After you set the configuration items, select the OK button.
7) A Restart window will appear. Follow the restart procedures
to make all of the printer, attachments, and preprocessor
configuration items you have entered active.
8) Go to Configuration for Side 1/Side 2 Verification Checking.
AV1U0004
Paper (NPRO) registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shutdown
AV1U0004
Paper (NPRO) registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shutdown
Close Help
Load Delete Show Details...
AV1U0004
Paper (NPRO) registration
Start Stop Check/Reset Shutdown
Note: There is a configuration item Snapshot Mode that allows you to control whether you Save Only Form
Settings or Save All Settings in a Snapshot. If Save Only Form Settings is selected, only the items in the
form settings column are saved in the snapshot. See Step 16 of Entering printer values about selecting this
item.
Table 251. Snapshot values
Forms → Set Print
Forms → Forms Printer Definition → Printer Definition → Printer Definition →
Registration →
Settings Print Quality Basic Pre/Postprocessing
Advanced
v Width v Contrast v Cutsheet Emulation v Simplex Side v Use Internal Stacker
v Length v Boldness v Printhead Resolution v Duplex Long-Edge v Offsetter Enabled
v Unit of measure for v Preheat Platen v IPDS Resolution Binding Front Side v BTS Enabled
the width and length Temperature v Front Sheet v Duplex Long-Edge v Offset on Mark Forms
v Host Form Name v Fuser Temperature v Eject to Front Facing Binding Back Side
v Host Setup ID (Hot Roll)
v Auto NPRO at EOF v Duplex Short-Edge
v Form Barcode v Oil Rate Binding Front Side
v Reprint pages After
v Form type (tractorless v Oil Belt speed Jams v Duplex Short-Edge
or with tractor holes) v Backup Idler Roll Binding Back Side
v Direct Attach
v Oversize Paper usage
v Paper Weight
Frequent Printer
Viewing Snapshots
Forms Maintenance Logon
Tasks Definition
To view the settings that are saved with a Snapshot, do the
Snapshots
Snapshot Loaded:
Save current settings as...
following :
Manage IBM 2 Up Letter 1) Select the Frequent Tasks tab on the main touchscreen
Attachments
Summary panel.
Form settings
Cancel Job Saved Snapshots Width:
Length:
18.00 in
11.00 in
2) Select a Snapshot from the Saved Snapshots area.
IBM 8.5 x 12 in Form Form name:
Tractorless:
2 Up Letter
No
Clear Buffers
IBM 11 x 15 in Form Print Quality Printer 2 Printer 1 3) View the main settings on the right hand side of the
IBM 12 x 18 in Form Contrast: 4 4
IBM 14 x 18 in Form Boldness:
Printer definitions
50 50 Snapshots panel.
Pre/Post
Processors
Cut sheet emulation:
Printhead resolution:
None
600 Note: If you are viewing the Current settings, any
IPDS resolution: 600
modifications to the last loaded Snapshot will be in bold type
and marked with as asterisk.
4) Select Show details to see all of the settings that are saved
Close Help with the Snapshot you are viewing.
Load Delete Show Details...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Contrast 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Printer
0
Boldness
0
v Preheat Platen Temperature
A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A
Attachments 0
Preheat
0 v Fuser Temperature
0 20 40 60 80 100
temperature 0 20 40 60 80 100
(Hot Roll)
0 0
Pre/Post Processing
v Oil Rate
Fuser
0 20 40 60 80 100 temperature 0 20 40 60 80 100
Remote
v Oil Belt speed
0 0
Oil rate
Access 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
0
Oil belt
0
v Backup Idler Roll usage
Features 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
Use backup
Default idler roll Default These values become part of a Snapshot. For more detail about
Beam Adj. PQE Adj.
Snapshots see page 1551.
Examples: Medium (20#) OK Cancel Help
The values for the parameters may be different for each snapshot
that the customer is using. The default value for each printing
AV1M0010
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Error Log parameter is 50.
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Each model of printer has a unique set of default values for the
Print Quality parameters. For example: A default oil rate value of
50 on a 229 PPM printer may equate to a slower oil rate than a
default oil rate value of 50 on a 324 PPM printer.
There are a set of default values when printing with MICR toner.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Contrast 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
window.
Printer
0
Boldness
0
3) The Print Quality screen appears, which shows the printing
A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A
Attachments 0 0
parameters that are currently defined for the snapshot that is
Preheat
0 20 40 60 80 100
temperature 0 20 40 60 80 100
currently loaded.
v Changes are made to the printing parameters by clicking
0 0
Pre/Post Processing Fuser
0 20 40 60 80 100 temperature 0 20 40 60 80 100
Remote 0
Oil rate
0 on the ″+″ or ″−″ button on either side of the sliders, to
Access 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
0 0
increase or decrease the value for a particular parameter.
Features 0 20 40 60 80 100 Oil belt 0 20 40 60 80 100
v The area inside the pointer on the slider shows the current
Default
Use backup
idler roll Default value for that printing parameter.
Beam Adj. PQE Adj. Examples: Medium (20#) OK Cancel Help
AV1M0010
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Maintenance
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Contrast 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
window.
Printer
0
Boldness
0
3) The Print Quality screen appears, which shows the printing
A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A
Attachments 0 0
parameters that are currently defined for the snapshot that is
Preheat
0 20 40 60 80 100
temperature 0 20 40 60 80 100
currently loaded.
Pre/Post Processing
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Fuser
temperature
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Note: The Example Settings field allows you to see the
Remote 0 0
suggested settings for a specific medium. For example, if you
Access 0 20 40 60 80 100 Oil rate 0 20 40 60 80 100
are using Medium paper, select Medium (20#), and the
Features
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
settings will adjust to the suggested settings. You can keep
Default
Use backup
Default
these suggested settings or modify them.
idler roll
AV1M0010
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Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Printer
0
Boldness
0
When you are using regular (normal) forms, the temperature
A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A
Attachments 0 0
should be set to 50.
Preheat
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
0
temperature
0
1) Ensure that the printer is in a Not Ready status.
Pre/Post Processing Fuser
0 20 40 60 80 100 temperature 0 20 40 60 80 100
2) Select the Printer Definition tab on the main touchscreen
Remote
Access
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
window.
0
Oil belt
0 3) The Print Quality screen appears, which shows the printing
Features 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
Use backup
parameters that are currently defined for the snapshot that is
Default Default
idler roll
currently loaded.
Beam Adj. PQE Adj. Examples: Medium (20#) OK Cancel Help
4) Click on the ″+″ or ″−″ button on either side of the slider, to
set the Fuser temperature to a value between 1 and 100. 1 is
the coolest temperature and 100 is the hottest temperature.
AV1M0010
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Error Log 5) When you finish making the change to the Fuser temperature,
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
select the OK button.
Note: Remember to wait long enough to allow the hot roll to cool
off or heat up to the new temperature.
Printer
0
Boldness
0
When you are using standard forms, the temperature should be
A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A
Attachments 0 0
set to 50.
Preheat
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
0
temperature
0
1) Ensure that the printer is in a Not Ready status.
Pre/Post Processing Fuser
0 20 40 60 80 100 temperature 0 20 40 60 80 100
2) Select the Printer Definition tab on the main touchscreen
Remote
Access
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
window.
0
Oil belt
0 3) The Print Quality screen appears, which shows the printing
Features 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
Use backup
parameters that are currently defined for the snapshot that is
Default Default
idler roll
currently loaded.
Beam Adj. PQE Adj. Examples: Medium (20#) OK Cancel Help
4) Click on the ″+″ or ″−″ button on either side of the slider, to
set the Preheat temperature to a value between 1 and 100.
v 1 is the coolest temperature (45°) and 100 is the hottest
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Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
v A single click of the ″+″ or ″−″ button will change the
temperature by 5°.
v Changes of 10° at a time are recommended.
5) When you finish making the change to the Preheat
temperature, select the OK button.
Note: Remember to wait long enough to allow the preheat platen
to cool off or heat up to the new temperature.
Printer
0
Boldness
0
The rate is different for different models of the printer.
A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A A 0 20 40 60 80 100 A
Attachments 0
Preheat
0 1) Ensure that the printer is in a Not Ready status.
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
temperature
Pre/Post Processing
0 0
2) Select the Printer Definition tab on the main touchscreen
Fuser
0 20 40 60 80 100 temperature 0 20 40 60 80 100
window.
Remote 0 0
Access 0 20 40 60 80 100 Oil rate 0 20 40 60 80 100 3) The Print Quality screen appears, which shows the printing
0 0 parameters that are currently defined for the snapshot that is
Oil belt
Features 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
Use backup
currently loaded.
Default Default
idler roll
4) Click on the ″+″ or ″−″ button on either side of the slider, to
Beam Adj. PQE Adj. Examples: Medium (20#) OK Cancel Help
set the oil rate to one of the following values:
v 50 is equal to a 24 in NVS memory
v 46 is equal to a 34 in NVS memory
AV1M0010
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Maintenance v 42 is equal to a 44 in NVS memory
v 34 is equal to a 64 in NVS memory
Refer to Memory Address Values (1571) for the NVS Memory
Location.
5) When you finish making the change to the oil rate, select the
OK button.
0 20 40 60 80 100
Preheat
temperature 0 20 40 60 80 100
When you are using standard forms, the oil belt should be set to
Pre/Post Processing
0
Fuser
0 50.
0 20 40 60 80 100 temperature 0 20 40 60 80 100
Remote 0
Oil rate
0
The rate is different for different models of the printer. Refer to
Access 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
0 0
Memory Address Values (1571) for the correct value for your
Features 0 20 40 60 80 100 Oil belt 0 20 40 60 80 100
printer.
Use backup
Default idler roll Default
1) Ensure that the printer is in a Not Ready status.
Beam Adj. PQE Adj. Examples: Medium (20#) OK Cancel Help
2) Select the Printer Definition tab on the main touchscreen
window.
3) The Print Quality screen appears, which shows the printing
parameters that are currently defined for the snapshot that is
AV1M0010
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Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
currently loaded.
A
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 A Boldness
A
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 A
v 91 to 100 is equal to a 02 in NVS memory = .3 seconds
Attachments 0 0
5) When you finish making the change to the oil rate, select the
Preheat
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
temperature
0 0
OK button.
Pre/Post Processing Fuser
0 20 40 60 80 100 temperature 0 20 40 60 80 100
Access 0 20 40 60 80 100 Oil rate 0 20 40 60 80 100 the form the customer is using, you should consider changing the
0
Oil belt
0
Oil Belt speed for all snapshots. If the buildup only occurs with a
Features 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100
Use backup
specific form, you should change the oil belt speed in that form’s
Default Default
idler roll
snapshot. (See Snapshots - forms settings.)
Beam Adj. PQE Adj. Examples: Medium (20#) OK Cancel Help
AV1M0010
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Error Log
Maintenance
Start Stop Check/Reset Shut Down
Printed in U.S.A.