Heidelberg Herkules Pro Manual

Herkules PRO
Operation
Linotype-Hell
Introduction
Installation
Operating and Display Elements
Starting the System
Operation
Service and Maintenance
Parameter Set-up
Technical Data
Appendix
Index
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Introduction
Description of the Unit and its Functions............
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Operational Components of the Herkules PRO ..
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Notes on Operation of the Herkules PRO
Herkules PRO - Operation
with Two RIPs .........................................................
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Special Features of the Herkules PRO NP ..........
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Special Features of the Herkules PRO M ............
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Special Features of the Herkules PRO

in the HerkulesPRO/Advantage.............................
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Introduction
Description of the Unit and its

Functions
The Herkules PRO is a high-precision laser recorder
based on the in-drum principle and is used to expose
PostScript files.
PostScript files
RIP
The PostScript files are converted by the connected RIP

(Raster Image Processor) and are sent to the Herkules.
The Herkules PRO has two Speedway interfaces for the
connection of 2 RIPs (RIP 50, RIP 60, DeltaRIP) in any
desired combination.
The files are exposed on film or on paper in daylight

operation. A laser diode whose rays are in the visible
red spectrum is used as the light source.
The exposure format of 558 mm x 750 mm or of 558 mm
x 735 mm (with the punch option) corresponds to the
most important formats in printing.
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Introduction
Area imagesetter
The Herkules PRO is an area imagesetter. The recording

beam does not record the composition work character for
character but instead moves line for line over the entire
width of the material.
This recording process requires that the PostScript files
are converted to image dot files (pixel files) by the KIP
before exposure begins. The number of image dots
(pixels) per centimeter (lines/cm) or dots per inch (dpi)
depends on the resolution selected.
Recording principle
The laser in the optical head emits a laser beam which is

modulated (lightened/darkened) according to the video
data transferred.
The laser beam, formed correspondingly in the optical
head, is deflected via a rapidly rotating mirror.
The deflected beam of the optical system which moves in
axial direction exposes the photographic material line by
line.
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Introduction
Operational sequence in
the Herkules
The photographic material to be exposed is transported

out of the supply cassette into the exposure mold and is
held in position by a vacuum.
Following this, the photographic material is exposed in
the way previously described.
The exposed photographic material is then transported
out of the exposure mold into the take-up cassette. In this
way, several exposures processes can take place in
succession.
After the photographic material has been cut, the take-up
cassette must be removed and the exposed material
developed.
If an online automatic film processor is connected, The

photographic material can be cut by a cutting command
after every material feed. If there is no cutting command,
the photographic material is automatically cut after the
max. galley length has been reached. Exposed data are
not cut. The photographic material is transported to the
online automatic film processor via a transport channel.
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Introduction
Punch option
There are three punch system options available in the

Herkules PRO:
the "punch at the short side of the format" (side punch)
and
two "punches at the long side of the format" (head
punch and foot punch).
However, since there is a large number of different
register systems, customer-specific punch systems can
be installed in the Herkules PRO.
Three standard punch systems are available, each of
them as head and side punch:
- Bacher Control 2000
- Stoesser
- Grapho Metronic
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Introduction
Operational Components of the

Herkules PRO
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Introduction
Notes on Operation of the

Herkules PRO with Two RIPs
In order to use the system to its full potential, the data
flow must be organized in such a way that the capacity
of both RIPs is utilized as equally as possible.
There may be cutting waste (especially in the collect
mode), depending on the material width and the size of
the page.
During production, both of the RIPs must be working
in the same operating mode:
- If the collect mode is activated at one of the RIPs, the
other one should also work in the collect mode (de
pending on the respective production procedure).
Different punch formats are permitted.
A few special functions must be performed twice or re
quire special attention:
- Generally, operations in the Utility should only be
performed when the other RIP is not sending expo
sure data to the recorder.
- RIP 60 operations and test jobs may not be per
formed if the other RIP is not activated.
- Light, filter and focus tests must only be performed
once even if the RIPs differ from each other. The test
results must, however, be entered into the
corresponding menu of the other RIP.
- Calibration tests must be performed at both RIPs if
the RIPs are different (RIP 50, RIP 60 or DeltaRIP).
The results must be entered at both RIPs.
- Both RIPs must use the same material names. If the
material is changed, the new material name must be
entered at both RIPs.
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- If the RIP which is driving the Herkules PRO is not

functioning properly, this RIP must be restarted
and/or the RIP-Herkules PRO connection must be
canceled (refer to page 5-31}.
Special Features of the

Herkules PRO NP
The Herkules PRO NP [NP = Newspaper) is an
imagesetter which is especially suited for the
requirements of newspaper printing houses:
Max. photographic material width: 620 mm
Max. exposure width: 610 mm (with side punch
595 mm.
Resolutions: 500, 666, 800, and 1000 pixels/cm
(1270, 1693, 2032, 2540 dpi).
Standard scanning line length: 558 mm.
When a head punch is installed with a distance of 8 or
10 mm from the centre of the punch hole to the start of
exposure, the scanning line length increases to 562,5
mm. When a special adapter for the foot punch is
installed, the scanning line length increases to 570
mm.
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Introduction
In Chapter 5, Operation, the operation of the take-up

cassette is only shown with the Herkules PRO . In the case
of the Herkules PRO NP with the 620 mm take-up
cassette, the output area is limited to the right by an
adapter.
As in the case of the Herkules PRO, the following standard

punch systems, as a head punch and a side punch, are
offered:
- Bacher Control 2000
- Stoesser
- Grapho Metronic
These punches are constructed for a width of 620 mm.
When using photographic material with widths of <620
mm, punching will always be centered, if the
photographic material has been aligned to the center
during insertion in the supply cassette.
It is also possible to install customized punching systems.
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Introduction
Special Features of the

Herkules PRO M
The Herkules PRO M (M = Modular) can be extended to
become the Herkules PRO. The following characteristics
are different from the Herkules PRO:
Max. exposure format 540 x 558 mm.
No side punch as the photographic material is inserted
at the center.
Supply cassette for material widths up to 762 mm (can
only be used up to 550 mm) or supply cassette up to a
material width of 460 mm. When the photographic
material is inserted, it must be aligned to the center.
Take-up cassettes for material widths up to 550 mm,
use with centered alignment.
In Chapter 5, Operation, the operation of the take-up
cassette is only shown with the Herkules PRO . In the case
of the Herkules PRO M the output area is narrower and
only one take-up cassette can be inserted at the center for
the maximum material width of 550 mm.
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introduction
Special Features of the Herkules PRO

in the HerkulesPRO/Advantage
The Herkules PRO is also part of the "intelligent" imagesetting system HerkulesPRO/Advantage. Further
components of this system are:
HerkulesPRO/Advantage automatic film processor
Kodak 2000 Film ALD / 2618 / Advantage photographic
material
Kodak chemicals: RA2010/11/12 developer
RA3010 fixer
RA4010/11 water
Up to two PostScript RIP 50
Barcode reader
A barcode reader is used to record the properties of the

photographic material. These material properties, the
size of the exposed page and the ratio of exposed area to
unexposed area form the basis for controlling the amount
of replenisher in the film processor.
Closed system
Complete process control is possible with this closed

system:
From the moment when the photographic material is
inserted into the Herkules PRO to the moment when the
developed photographic material is output at the film
processor.
This system offers you the following advantages:
Consistently high quality
Simple operation
Low operating costs
High productivity
Less harmful to the environment due to reduced use of
liquids.
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Installation
Installing the Unit...................................................
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Connecting the Unit .............................................
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Loading the Software ............................................
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Loading a new Software Version (Update) ...........
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installation
Installing the Unit

The Herkules PRO may only be installed by authorized
service personnel. The ambient conditions are to be
observed when doing this.
The floor at the place of installation must be even and
firm.
If the unit is operated with an automatic film processor,
the Herkules PRO must be fastened to the floor so that the
transport channel is always in the correct position.
Take care that the unit is installed at a sufficient distance
from the walls and other objects so that adequate
ventilation can be ensured. Minimum distance from the
wall: 30 cm The unit should not be installed near air
conditioning equipment and is to be protected from
humidity and direct sunlight.
The initial installation is performed by service personnel.
This service includes lifting the unit off the pallet and
removing the transport safeguards.
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Connecting the Unit

Connection diagram
The connection cables must be connected as displayed in

the diagram.
Caution: Connect the cables with the power off. Do not

connect the power cable of the front-end, the RIPs, the
Herkules PRO or the online automatic film processor, if
one is required, until the connection cable has been
connected.
All of the terminals are located at the rear of the unit (if
viewed from the operating and display field). The rear
panel has to be removed to connect the connection cable.
Only use shielded cables in keeping with the radio
interference suppression regulations.
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Installation
SPEEDWAY interface
The SPEEDWAY interface is used for the transfer of

bitmap/screen data from the RIP to the Herkules PRO
and for the exchange of control information between the
Herkules and the RIP. The Herkules PRO is connected to
the RIP by means of a SPEEDWAY connection cable with
a 9-pin connector.
The Herkules PRO has two Speedway interfaces for the

connection of 2 RIPs: 2 RIP 50 or 2 RIP 60 or 1 RIP 50 and
1 RIP 60.
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EXT. TK (XA7)
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The EXT. TK connection (external transport channel) is

used for the exchange of control information between the
external transport channel and the Herkules PRO. The
EXT. TK connection (connector XA7) is located at the rear
of the unit. The Herkules PRO is connected to the external
transport channel by means of a connection cable with a
15-pin connector.
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Power connection
The unit is connected to the power supply by means of the

power cable included in the delivery which has a threepin connecting device. This cable is designed for
connection to 230 V alternating voltage. The national
regulations are to be observed when connecting the unit
using power cables which were not provided by
Linotype-Hell or when adjusting connectors.
The unit may only be operated if a grounded conductor
is connected.
The power cables used in the USA and Canada must
correspond to at least type SJT.
The power connection and the fuses are situated at the
rear of the unit.
Attention: The unit is set to 230 VAC, 115 VAC or 100 V

AC in the factory. This is indicated by a label beside the
unit socket.
The unit can be switched over to a different voltage (refer
to page 8-3 in Technical Data) by service personnel. A
corresponding label (order no. 04258703) with the set
voltage must then applied over the one applied in the
factory.
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Installation
Unit connectors and sockets must be easily accessible.

This is important as, in the event of danger, the unit is
completely disconnected from the power by pulling out
the connector.
Attention: The power connection remains single-pole
when the unit is switched off. For this reason, always pull
out the power connector to disconnect the power supply!
Notes on the power connection cable:
Taking national requirements into consideration, a cable
from the table below is to be selected when connecting
100 V - 127 V alternating voltage.
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Taking national requirements into consideration, a cable

from the table below is to be selected when connecting
200 V - 240 V alternating voltage.
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Loading the Software

The software for the Herkules PRO is on a 3 1/2 inch
diskette. This diskette has to be inserted into the disk
drive before the Herkules PRO is switched on:
1. Remove the rear panel of the Herkules PRO.
2. Insert the disk into the drive.
3. Insert the rear panel of the Herkules PRO again.

4. Switch on the Herkules PRO (please refer to page 4-3,
Switching on the Unit section).
Please observe the manufacturer's instructions when
handling the diskette.
The following points are particularly important:
Do not place any heavy objects on the diskette.
Protect the diskette from magnetic influences.
Do not touch magnetic surfaces.
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Loading a new Software Version

(Update)
When a new software version (update) is being loaded, a
certain operational sequence has to be adhered to so that
the parameters set for the respective imagesetter can
also be loaded:
The diskette with the software version current up
to now 1 | is loaded (system diskette).
1. Switch on the Herkules PRO (please refer to page 4-3,
section Switching on the Unit).
2. Press the "Imagesetter test tools" key in the main menu.
3. Press the "Software version Herkules" key in the

"Imagesetter test tools" menu.
4. Press the "From the diskette" key in the "Software

version Herkules" menu. The parameters set for the
image-setter are now written to the device memory.
5. Switch off the Herkules PRO
after this procedure is completed (refer to page 4-6,
section Switching off the Unit).
6. Remove the rear panel of the Herkules PRO.
7. Take the system diskette out of the drive.
8. Insert the diskette with the new software version.
9. Insert the rear panel of the Herkules PRO again.
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10. Switch on the Herkules PRO (refer to page 4-3, section

Switching on the Unit).
12. Press the "Software version Herkules" key in the "Imagesetter test tools" menu.
13. Press the "To the diskette" key in the "Software

version
Herkules" menu. The parameters set for the
imagesetter
are now written from the memory to the diskette and this
now becomes the new system diskette.
14. Press the "Warm start" key in the switch off menu
after
this procedure has been completed.
This completely loads the new software version and the
Herkules PRO is ready for operation again.
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On/Off Switch .........................................................
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Barcode Reader (in the

Herkules/Advantage only) .....................................
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Operating and Display Field .................................

Folder Symbols .....................................................
Key Symbols............................................................
Imagesetter Statuses .............................................
Material Length in the Supply and Take-Up
Cassettes ..............................................................
Loading Statuses in the Imagesetter ......................
Customer-Specific Parameters ...............................
Photographic Material Data ....................................
Date and Time .......................................................
Imagesetter Parameters ___ ..................................
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Overview of Key Layout
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On/Off Switch
The Herkules PRO is switched on or off with the On/Off
switch.
This switch is located at the right-hand side of the unit.
The On/Off switch does not disconnect the Herkules PRO

from the power supply.
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Barcode Reader (in the

Herkules/Advantage only)
The barcode reader is located under the supply cassette
cover.
This barcode reader records the properties of the

photographic material (name, width, thickness, length,
etc.) of 2 barcodes from the packaging of the
photographic material and saves the data in the Herkules
PRO.
These material properties, the size of the exposed page
and the ratio of exposed area to unexposed area form the
basis for controlling the amount of replenisher in the film
processor.
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Operating and Display Field

Display field
Operating field
The display field is used for the graphic display of key

and folder symbols as well as imagesetter statuses. It
also displays imagesetter parameters, the date and
time, type and width of material etc. alphanumerically.
The operating field is used to control the imagesetter.
The relevant key layout is graphically displayed in the
display field.
This graphic display has been selected in such a way
that the key and folder symbols are directly related to
the respective function.
Only those keys which trigger an important function in

the current imagesetter status can be used. If, for
example, photographic material has not been loaded,
then a cut process cannot be triggered via a key.
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Folder Symbols
You can jump to a new menu with a new key layout by

pressing a key which has been allocated a folder symbol.
In order that the user can see which menu is displayed or
which symbol was allocated to the key last pressed, the
appropriate folder symbol is displayed at the top left of
the display field, e.g. the display which appears after the
key with the "Handling material" folder symbol has been
pressed.
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Main Menu
The main menu appears after the unit has been switched
on and when the software has been loaded. The key layout is as follows:
Switch-off Menu
The "Switch off menu" appears if the key with this folder
symbol is pressed.
Functions:
Switching off the imagesetter.
Cold/warm start of the imagesetter.
Terminating a function for error correction.
The key layout is as follows:
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Help/Signal Tone Off

The "Help" menu appears and, if necessary, the signal
tone is switched off if the key with this folder symbol is
pressed.
Function: Explanation of the current display in text form.
General Imagesetter Parameter Set-up

The "Imagesetter parameter set-up" menu appears if
the key with this folder symbol is pressed.
Function: Display of the imagesetter parameters.
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Sort and Search Parameters

The "Sort and search parameters" menu appears when
the "One level down" key is pressed.
Function:
Sorts
parameters
numerically,
alphanumerically or according to the default sorting
and searches parameters.
Info on Parameters Activated.

The "Info on parameters activated" menu appears when
Function: Display of additional information on activated
parameters.
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Parameter Lines (Display Field)

The "Parameter lines" menu appears when the key with
this folder symbol is pressed. The key layout is as follows:
Edit Parameters 1
The "Edit parameters" menu appears when one of the
keys with these folder symbols is pressed.
Function: Changing the imagesetter parameters.
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Edit Parameters 2
The key layout of the "Edit parameters" menu changes if
the "Edit parameter" key is pressed. This menu appears
when the "Search parameters" key is pressed in the
"Search and sort parameters" menu.
1. If a numeric value is to be edited:
Instead of the "Numerals 0 - 9" key, the following keys

can be displayed:
"Minus" for negative numbers and
"Point" for floating decimal points.

2. If an alphanumeric number is to be edited:
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or:
Transfer and Edit Parameters
The "Transfer and edit parameter" menu appears when

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Imagesetter Test Tools

The "Imagesetter test tools" menu appears when the key
with this folder symbol is pressed.
Function: Calling up additional menus for test purposes
and for setting and displaying the software version.
Herkules Software Version
The "Herkules software version" menu appears when

Function: Display of information on the current software
version as well as storage of imagesetter-specific data in
the memory or on diskette.
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Test (1)
The "Test (1)" menu appears when the key with this
folder symbol is pressed.
Function: Positioning of the optical carriage and
canceling of the RIP-recorder connection if the
corresponding RIP is not functioning properly.
Test 2
The "Test (2)" menu appears when the key with this
folder symbol is pressed.
Function: Terminating exposure, setting the material
length counter as well as resetting the exposure counter
and the cycle counter.
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Date, Time, Measurement Unit

The "Date, time, measurement unit" menu appears when
Function: Setting the date and lime, selecting the
measurement unit of the material length in the supply and
take-up cassettes and setting the counters for the
material length in the supply cassette.
Material-Specific Imagesetter Parameter Set-up

The "Material-specific imagesetter parameter set-up"
menu appears when the key with this folder symbol is
pressed.
Function: Allocation of the photographic material data of
the inserted supply cassette.
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Transfer Barcode (with HerkulesPRO/Advantage only)

The "Transfer barcode" menu appears when the key with
this folder symbol is pressed.
Function: Unchanged transfer of the material properties
in the case of failure of the barcode reader.
Setting the Material Parameters to Standard

The menu "Set material parameter to standard" appears
when the key with this folder symbol is pressed.
Function: To write the serial number of the supply
cassette to the touch memory and to set the material
parameter to standard (to initialize the touch memory).
This key is only operable when a supply cassette has been
inserted and the photographic material has not been
loaded into the exposure mold.
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Set Film Processor Parameters

(with HerkulesPRO/Advantage only) The "Set film
processor parameters" menu appears when the key with
this folder symbol is pressed. Function: Setting film
processor parameters after replacing the filters and
liquid containers.
Handling Material
The "Handling material" menu appears when the key
with this folder symbol is pressed.
Function: Triggering of the operational functions of the
imagesetter, e.g. loading, unloading, feeding and cutting
of photographic material.
In this menu, only those keys which have an important

function in the current Herkules PRO status can be
operated.
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Key Symbols
Spare Key
A key with this symbol has no function in the current

imagesetter status.
Switch Off
If this key is pressed, a switch-off process is initiated, i.e.
currently active functions are terminated and the
software is returned to a defined switch off status.
Warm Start
The imagesetter program is reset to the program start

i.e. a currently active function is terminated.
Cold Start
The imagesetter program is terminated and is then

restarted from the disk drive.
Error Correction
The function in which an error occurs is terminated. The

error must be manually eliminated before this function
can be initiated again.
Back One Menu
Return to previous menu from current menu. By holding

this key pressed down, the user can jump back menus
until the main menu is reached.
Cut
When this key is pressed, the photographic material is cut
and transported into the take-up cassette.
Material Feed
When this key is pressed, the photographic material is fed
the length of an exposure mold (558 mm).
Load Material
When this key is pressed, the imagesetter is loaded with

photographic material. In the process, the photographic
material is transported out of the supply cassette into the
exposure mold.
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Unload Material
When this key is pressed, the imagesetter is unloaded.
Here, the unexposed photographic material is
transported out of the exposure mold back into the supply
cassette.
Previous Page
The currently displayed page is left and the previous page
appears, e.g. in the help function or when the imagesetter
parameters are being displayed.
Next Page
The currently displayed page is left and the next page
appears, e.g. in the help function or when the
imagesetter parameters are being displayed.
One line Down
The text in the display field is moved down one line.
One Line Up
The text in the display field is moved up one line.
Next Parameter Line
Selection of the parameter line for the entry of a
customer-specific parameter in the direction of 6 - 1.
Previous Parameter Line
Selection of the parameter line for the entry of a
customer-specific parameter in the direction of 1 - 6.
Save Parameter Line
The customer-specific parameter is entered in the
selected line.
Delete Parameter Line
The customer-specific parameter is deleted in the
selected line.
Level Change
From the "General imagesetter parameter set-up"
function, these keys are used to switch to the "Sort and
search parameters" menu and to return.
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Sort Parameters
The setting for sorting parameters can be numerical,
alphanumerical or a default.
Next Parameter Set
The next parameter set is displayed in the display field.
Altogether there are 5 parameter sets.
Next Parameter
The next parameter is displayed.
Previous Parameter
The previous parameter is displayed.
Parameter +1
The current parameter value is increased by one
increment. If the key is held pressed down, the
incrementing process becomes faster and faster.
Parameter -1
The current parameter value is decreased by one
increment. If the key is held pressed down, the
decrementing process becomes faster and faster.
Write File to Diskette
The material-specific data from the touch memory ("config.mat file") are written to the diskette.
Save Serial Number
The serial number of the unit is written to the touch
memory of the supply cassette.
Set Material Data to Standard
Serial number of the unit is written to the touch memory
of the supply cassette and the material parameter is set
to standard.
Next Help Level
Pressing this key brings you to the next help level in which
detailed information is displayed.
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Transfer Old Parameter

The parameter in the OLD line is transferred to the NEW
line.
Enter/Overwrite
The write mode is switched over from enter to overwrite
or the reverse way.
Save Parameter
The currently displayed parameter value is saved to the
parameter set.
Delete Character
This key is used to delete characters in the "Edit
parameter" function.
Edit Character
These keys arc used to edit parameters in the "Edit
parameters" function.
Character to the Right, Character to the Left

Character Up, Character Down
These keys are used to select alphanumeric parameters
in the "Edit parameter" function.
Horizontal, Vertical
In the "Edit parameters" function, these keys are used to
change the direction of the cursor.
Transfer Character
This key is used to transfer characters into the "New"
field in the "Edit parameters" function.
Optical Carriage Forwards or Backwards
By pressing one of these keys once, the optical carriage
moves forwards or backwards. By pressing one of these
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keys a second time, the optical carriage slops. These

functions are required if the exposure mold has to be
cleaned.
Copy Data Records to Diskette
All Herkules PRO data records are copied to a diskette.
This function is used whenever data records must be sent
to the service personnel for problem analysis.
Cancel RIP-Herkules PRO Connection
The logical connections of both RIPs to the Herkules PRO
are interrupted.
From the Diskette
The image setter-specific data are loaded from the
diskette to the memory. This is required when the
software is being updated.
To the Diskette
The imagesetter-specific data are loaded from the device
memory. This is required when the software is being
updated.
Terminate Exposure
An exposure currently in process is terminated.
Set the Material Length Counter
The counter for the length of material in the supply
cassette is set to 100%.
Reset the Exposure Counter
The exposure counter is reset to 0.
Reset Cycle Counter
The cycle counter is set to 0. The cycle counter counts the
number of galleys which have been cut off.
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Imagesetter Statuses
General Status Symbol
The display of the imagesetter status is based on this

symbol:
The area between the frames is used as a progress
indicator for the function e.g.:
The imagesetter statuses are displayed by additional

symbols in the area in the inner frame.
"Load Program" Status
The imagesetter has been switched on and the
program is loaded.
"Standby" Status
The program has been loaded.
The photographic material has not been loaded.
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"Ready" Status
The imagesetter is ready for exposure:
The program has been loaded.
The photographic material has been loaded.
"Exposure Preparation" Status
The imagesetter is preparing the exposure.
The symbol depicts a camera viewed from above.
"Exposure" Status
The imagesetter is exposing the photographic
material.
The symbol depicts a camera viewed from the front
with an open aperture.
"Exposure has been stopped" Status
The exposure of the photographic material has been
stopped.
with a closed aperture.
"Exposure is being terminated" Status
The imagesetter has almost completed the exposure.
disappearing into a bag.
"Error Status".
An error has occurred in the imagesetter. The symbol
flashes (positive/negative display).
"Photographic Material Jamming" Status
Photographic material jamming has occurred in the
imagesetter. Certain operational steps are necessary in
order to eliminate this photographic material jamming
(refer to page 0-28, section Eliminating Photographic
Material Jamming in the Imagesetter).
"Cut Status"
This status is displayed if cutting was triggered using
the key.
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"Photographic Material Feed" Status

This status is displayed if the photographic material
feed was triggered by means of the key. The symbol
depicts the take-up cassette into which photographic
material is being transported (in the direction of the
arrow).
"Unload Photographic Material" Status
This status is displayed if an unloading process of the
photographic material was triggered by means of the
key. The symbol depicts the supply cassette back into
which photographic material is being transported (in
the direction of the arrow).
"Load Material" Status
This status is displayed if a material loading process
was triggered by means of the key. The symbol depicts
the supply cassette out of which photographic material
is being transported (in the direction of the arrow).
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Material Length in the Supply and Take-Up

Cassettes
Supply Cassette Symbol

This symbol represents the supply cassette:
The material length in the supply cassette is displayed
in the area in the inner frame. The display can be
changed over to %, millimeters, meters, inches or feet
(refer to page 7-18, Set Date, Time, Measurement Unit
and Material Length Counter).
The area between the frames is also used to display
material length - in graphic form however, e.g.:
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Take-Up Cassette
This symbol represents the take-up cassette:
The material length in the take-up cassette is displayed
in the area in the inner frame. The display can be
changed over to %, millimeters, meters, inches or feet.
{refer to page 7-18, Set Display of Date, Time, Measurement Unit and Material Length Counter).
The area between the frames is also used to display the
material length - in graphic form however, e.g..
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Loading Statuses in the Imagesetter
General Loading Symbol
This symbol depicts the imagesetter feed-in and output

areas, each with two rollers. The bar between the rollers
represents the area which may be exposed.
Load Photographic Material
The complete loading process is represented by 15

symbols. These differ in their depiction of the
photographic material between the rollers as it is
moved to the right. 3 symbols are shown here as an
example:
The loading process begins.
Half of the photographic material is loaded.
All of the photographic material is loaded.
Cutting the Photographic Material
The cut process and the transport of photographic

material following this is represents by 4 symbols:
Cut photographic material
Transport of photographic material into the take-up
cassette (2 symbols).
Return transport of the remaining photographic

material.
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Transport of Photographic Material into the Take-up

Cassette
The 4 symbols indicate the transport of the photographic
material out of the "Load Photographic Material" status
into "Photographic Material in the Take-up Cassette"
status.
Photographic Material Jam in the Imagesetter

In addition to other symbols, this symbol indicates
photographic material jamming in the imagesetter. A
certain operational sequence has to be adhered to in the
case of photographic material jamming, (please refer to
page 5-28, section Eliminating Photographic Material
Jamming in the Imagesetter).
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Customer-Specific Parameters
Up to 6 customer-specific recorder parameters are

displayed in this part of the display field. The operator is
free to choose which parameters are to be displayed
(please refer to page 7-12, section List of Customerspecific Imagesetter Parameters).
Photographic Material Data
The operator may give the photographic material used a

name. The same name is used and displayed in all the
system components (front-end, RIP, imagesetter).The
photographic material data is input at the front end.
Date and Time
The date and time are constantly displayed in the

operating and display field. The constantly changing
seconds display indicates that the imagesetter is ready
for operation.
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Imagesetter Parameters
The imagesetter parameters are divided into 5 data sets.

The name of the data set and a maximum of five
accompanying parameters are always displayed in the
display field.
The name of the data set appears in the field at the top
right.
The parameter which can currently be changed is the
the middle one of the five parameters listed and
appears in reverse video.
Parameters which can not be changed are displayed in
gray.
FID
= Data set (file) identification
PID
= Parameter identification number
WORK = Current parameter value

NAME = Name of the parameter
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Overview
of Key
Starting the System
Switching on the Unit ............................................
4-3
Switching off the Unit ............................................
4-6
4-1
Starting the System
Switching on the Unit

You may only switch the unit on again two minutes after
you have switched it off.
Switch the Herkules PRO On/Off switch to I.
The display field shows that the unit has been switched
on:
4-3
Starting the System
The following refers to the figure on the previous page:

- The status symbol displays the loading status of the
software.
- Only the left key is operable (transfer to switch-off
menu).
- The supply and take-up cassettes have not been
inserted.
- Neither the customer-specific recorder parameters
nor the photographic material data are displayed.
- The date and time are displayed.
If no photographic material has been loaded, the
standby status is displayed in the display field after the
software has been loaded:
- The keys are allocated the standard folder symbols

and can be operated.
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Starting the System
- The customer-specific imagesetter parameters are

displayed
- An empty take-up cassette is inserted.
The photographic material must now be loaded, (refer
to page 5-16, section Loading Photographic Material).
If photographic material has been loaded and a takeup cassette inserted, then the ready status is displayed
in the display field after the software has been loaded:
- The keys are allocated the standard folder symbols

and can be operated.
- The customer-specific recorder parameters are
displayed
- The photographic material data is displayed
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Starting the System
- A supply and take-up cassette have been inserted

and the photographic material is loaded.
Switching off the Unit
Call up the switch-off menu by pressing the key with

the "Switch-off menu" symbol:
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Starting the System
The switching-off process is initiated by pressing the

key with the "Switch-off" symbol.
By means of this, photographic material can be
unloaded, if required. This can cause the actual
switching-off process to be somewhat delayed.
If the following message appears in the display
window, switch the Herkules PRO On/Off switch to 0.
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Operation
Notes on the Photographic Material and the

Supply Cassette.....................................................
5-3
Loading the Photographic Material

(Darkroom Packaging)...........................................
5-4
(Daylight Packaging) .............................................
5-7
Inserting the Supply Cassette .............................
5-9
Inserting the Take-up Cassette ............................
5-11
Removing the Take-up Cassette...........................

Notes on Emptying the Take-up Cassette................
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5-14
Handling Material...................................................
Loading Photographic Material ...............................
Manual Photographic Material Feed ........................
Cutting the Photographic Material ...........................
Unloading Photographic Material ...........................
5-15
5-16
5-19
5-21
5-23
Trouble Shooting ...................................................

Eliminating Photographic Material Jamming
in the Imagesetter ...................................................
Canceling the RIP-Herkules PRO Connection ........
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5-28
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5-1
Operation
Notes on the Photographic Material

and the Supply Cassette
The supply cassette can hold up to 60 m of photographic
material (depending on the thickness of the photographic
material). Photographic material in either darkroom or
daylight packing can be used.
An unused supply cassette filled with photographic
material must be protected from strong light:
Using the lower gear wheel on the supply cassette, re
wind the photographic material behind the curtain of
the material exit slot. For this, the supply cassette must
be on an even surface so that the gear wheel is free to
be moved.
Put the supply cassette into a cabinet and close the
cabinet in order to avoid pre-exposure.
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Operation
Loading Photographic Material (Darkroom Packaging)

1. Place the supply cassette on the table with the material
exit facing you. Loosen both knurled screws and tilt up
the lid of the cassette.
2. Take the shaft out of the supply cassette and remove the
clasp nut by turning it to the right.
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Operation
3. If the head punch or foot punch has been installed, the

lateral disk of the material shaft must be adjusted to the
desired photographic material width so that the
photographic material is aligned accordingly with the
punch (centered alignment also in the case of the
Herkules M). To do this, loosen the knurled screws on
the lateral disk, push it into the desired width and screw
the knurled screws back on tightly.
Note: The next steps take place in a darkened room or in
darkroom lighting as per manufacturer's instructions.
4. Unpack the photographic material in the darkroom.
5. Slide the roll of film onto the shaft and push it up against
the lateral disk.
Note: Push the photographic material against the lateral

disk with the utmost care (lateral guide) as otherwise
repeating accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
6. Push the clasp nut up against the roll of film and screw
lightly against its retaining rings (ATTENTION: Left-hand
thread).
The retaining ring of the photographic material must
correspond to the drawing (please see photographic
material specification 2081.1102100.0).
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Operation
7. Insert the shaft with the roll of film into the supply
cassette. Place the film in the compartment so that it
protrudes a few centimeters out of the supply cassette.
8. Close the lid of the cassette and screw the knurled screws
tightly.
9. Using the lower gear wheel on the cassette, rewind the
film back into the cassette until it can just about be seen
in the material exit slot. For this, the supply cassette must
be on a flat surface so that the gear wheel is free to move.
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Operation

(Daylight Packaging)
This material is loaded as described in the Loading
Photographic Material (Darkroom Packaging) (steps 1 to
8) section.
Note: With this type of film it is not necessary to darken
the room.
The following steps are necessary in addition to the
above:
1. Pull the leader (protective foil) out of the material exit slot
until the start of the film is visible. Remove the leader
(protective foil) from the beginning of the photographic
material.
2. Remove any remaining adhesive material from the

photographic material.
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Operation
3. Using the lower gear wheel on the supply cassette,

rewind the film back into the cassette until it can just
about be seen in the material exit.
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Operation
Inserting the Supply Cassette

1. Open the cover of the supply cassette compartment.
2. Take the supply cassette by the handles and insert it into

the Herkules PRO with the material exit slot pointing
down.
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Operation
After photographic material for the Herkules PRO/

Advantage has been inserted, you must record the
material properties with the barcode reader (refer to the
User documentation HerkulesPRO/Advantage - User's
Guide).
3. Close the cover of the cassette compartment again.
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Operation
Inserting the Take-up Cassette

1. Open the cover of the take-up cassette compartment.
2. Grasp the take-up cassette by the handles and insert it

into the take-up cassette compartment.
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3. Close the cover of the take-up cassette compartment.
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Operation
Removing the Take-up Cassette

If there is photographic material in the take-up cassette,
a cut process has to be triggered before the material is
removed.
1. Open the cover of the take-up cassette compartment.
2. Grasp the take-up cassette by the handles and draw it out

of the take-up cassette compartment.
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Operation
3. Close the cover of the take-up cassette compartment.
Notes on Emptying the Take-up Cassette
When photographic material galleys are quickly

extracted by hand, powerful electrostatic charges are
produced in the photographic material and take-up
cassette, especially when air humidity values are low.
The results of this are visible flashes on the photographic
material and powerful electric shocks if the take-up
cassette is touched after the photographic material has
been removed.
For this reason, the automatic online processor must
have a cassette compartment whose pull-out rails are
grounded (grounding springs as are in the Herkules PRO
which bridge the alluminite area).
The lever at the side of the take-up cassette must be
pushed in the direction of the gear wheel so that the
photographic material can easily be extracted from the
take-up cassette (in the darkroom). This opens the
cassette outlet.
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Operation
Handling Material
Overview:
The "Handling material" menu is used when loading,
unloading, feeding and cutting material.
This menu is called up from the main menu by pressing
the "Handling material" key.
In the "Handling material" menu, the individual
functions are triggered by pressing the appropriate
key:
Load Photographic Material
Unload Photographic Material
Manual Feed of Photographic Material
Cut Photographic Material
The following chapters contain detailed descriptions of

this handling of material.
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Operation
Loading Photographic Material
Prerequisites:
A supply cassette with photographic material has been
inserted.
An empty cassette has been inserted.
The standby status is displayed in the operating and
display field:
1. Press the key which is allocated the "Handling material"

folder symbol.
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Operation
The "Handling material" menu is displayed:
2. Press the key with the "Load material" key symbol in this
menu.
The following functions are triggered in the imagesetter
as a result:
The optical system scans both the position and width
of the photographic material as well as the storage cell
of the supply cassette. The photographic material data
are displayed in the display field.
The photographic material is transported to the expo
sure mold and fixed in place by means of a partial
vacuum
um.
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Operation
3. The following is displayed in the display field after the

loading process has been completed:
The photographic material data and the customer specific

parameters above are only possible examples.
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Operation
Manual Photographic Material Feed
A preset photographic material feed is triggered using

this function. The feed length corresponds to the width of
the exposure mold (558 mm).
Prerequisite:
The imagesetter status is "Ready".

folder symbol.
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Operation
2. Press the key with the "Material feed" key symbol in this
menu.
The following functions are triggered as a result:
The photographic material is transported into the
take-up cassette.
The material length in the supply cassette (-) and in the
take-up cassette (+) changes in the display field.
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Operation
Cutting the Photographic Material
A cut process is triggered using this function, if:

there is exposed photographic material in the expo
sure mold.
a manual feed of photographic material was previously
triggered.
Prerequisite:
The imagesetter status is "Ready".

folder symbol.
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Operation
2. Press the key with the "Cut" key symbol in this menu.
The following functions are triggered in the imagesetter

as a result:
A photographic material feed is performed which
transports the exposed photographic material into the
take-up cassette. If the exposed photographic material
is shorter than the minimum feed, the transport of
photographic material is increased to the minimum
feed.
The photographic material is cut following this.
The take-up cassette must now be taken out of the unit,
(please refer to page 5-13, Removing the Take-up
Cassette section) as only one cut photographic material
galley may ever be present in the take-up cassette.
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Operation
Unloading Photographic Material
By means of this function, the unexposed photographic

material is transported back into the supply cassette from
the exposure mold so that, for example, a supply cassette
with different photographic material can be inserted.
Prerequisite:
The imagesetter status is "Ready"

folder symbol.
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Operation
2. Press the key with the "Unload material" key symbol in

this menu.
This starts the following functions in the imagesetter:
The exposed photographic material is cut off
and
transported into the take-up cassette.
The unexposed photographic material is transported
back into the supply cassette.
The following menu appears in the display field:
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Operation
3. Open the cover of the supply cassette compartment.
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Operation
4 Take the supply cassette by the handles and lift it out

of the Herkules PRO.
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Operation
Trouble Shooting
Errors occurring in the Herkules PRO are graphically
displayed in various forms depending on the type of
error:
This status symbol indicates that photographic material
jamming has occurred in the Herkules PRO.
Certain steps have to be performed in order to eliminate this photographic material jamming (please refer
to page 5-28, Eliminating Photographic Material
Jamming in the Imagesetter section).
All other errors can be recognized by the "Error" status
symbol.
Proceed as follows if these types of errors occur:
- Press the key with the "Help" symbol.
The following help information is displayed in the
display field:
Error number,
Description of the error,
Error remedy.
- Eliminate the error as described in the remedy.
- Call up the switch-off menu.
- Press the "Eliminate error" key in the switch-off

menu. This action returns the Herkules PRO to an
initial status and the function which was interrupted
by the error can be repeated.
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Operation
Eliminating Photographic Material Jamming in the

Imagesetter
Jamming can occur with all functions which trigger

movement of the photographic material:
Exposing a job
Loading and unloading photographic material using
the key
Cutting photographic material using the key
Photographic material feed using the key
The following display appears in the display field if
photographic material jamming occurs:
The status symbol display changes from positive to

negative.
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Operation
The loading status symbol flashes.

Proceed as follows in order to avoid damages to the
Herkules PRO when eliminating photographic material
jamming:
1. Remove the hood of the Herkules PRO.
Opening the hood opens the safety loop. This in turn
blocks the laser beam and the optical carriage feed.
2. If there is uncut photographic material in the take-up

cassette, this must be cut off by turning the handwheel on
the cutting device. The cutter must be turned once over
the entire width as far as the stop.
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Operation
3. If necessary, develop the photographic material which is

in the take-up cassette.
4. Open the cover of the supply cassette.
5. Take the supply cassette by the handles and lift it out of
the Herkules PRO. Any photographic material which is in
the exposure mold is thus drawn out of the unit.
6. Cut the photographic material which is hanging out of the
supply cassette evenly with a scissors.
7. Insert the supply and take-up cassettes again and close
the cover.
8. Put the hood of the Herkules PRO back on.
9. Call up the switch off menu.
10. Press the "Error correction" key in the switch-off

menu. As a result, the Herkules PRO is returned to an
initial status and the function which was interrupted by
the error can be repeated after the photographic material
has been loaded.
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Operation
Canceling the RIP-Herkules PRO Connection
If the transfer of data from one of the two RIPs to the

Herkules PRO is not functioning properly and cannot be
corrected by resetting the RIP, the RIP-Herkules PRO
connection must be canceled:
1. Press the "Imagesetter Test tools" key in the main menu.
2 . Press the "Test 1" key in the "Imagesetter Test to ols"

menu. The following is displayed in the display field:
3. Press the "Reset RIP-Herkules PRO connection" key. The

current RIP-Herkules PRO connection is canceled. The
Herkules PRO is then able to receive data from one of the
two RIPs.
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General Information .............................................
6-3
Cleaning the Unit ...................................................
6-4
Cleaning the Outlet Drum and the Guiding Rollers

of the Herkules PRO ..............................................
6-5
Cleaning the Exposure Mold ...............................
6-6
Cleaning the Transport Drum in the

Supply Cassette.....................................................
6-9
Cleaning the Rubber Rings on the Spool in the

Take-up Cassette ...................................................
6-10
Eliminating Photographic Material Jamming
in the Take-up Cassette.........................................
6-11
Changing the Fuse ...............................................
6-12
6-1
General Information
The unit docs not contain any parts which require
servicing by the operator.
Attention: Unauthorized opening or improper repairs
can lead to considerable danger for the operator.
Service work may only be performed by authorized
personnel specialized in this field.
The appropriate regulations for the prevention of
accidents are to be adhered to when doing this.
Failure to observe the safety regulations may result in the
loss of accident insurance!
6-3
Cleaning the Unit

The unit must be disconnected from the power supply by
pulling out the connector if cleaning the unit involves
using liquids.
The unit surfaces can be cleaned using a dry cloth.
If the unit is very dirty, it may be cleaned with a damp
cloth which has been dipped in washing-up liquid and
well wrung.
Make sure that no liquid gets inside the unit and keep
moisture away from the connection sockets at the rear of
the unit.
Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
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Cleaning the Outlet Drum and the

Guiding Rollers of the Herkules PRO
Cleaning cycle: monthly.
The above-mentioned parts of the unit have to be cleaned
weekly if photographic material 0.18 mm thick is used.
1. Switch off the Herkules PRO and pull out the connector.
2. Remove the hood of the Herkules PRO.
3. Clean the outlet drum and the guiding rollers with a cloth
moistened with spirit (to remove the dust).
6-5
Cleaning the Exposure Mold

The exposure mold must be cleaned as required. Use a
vacuum cleaner with a plastic nozzle for this. A plastic
nozzle is required in order to prevent the sensitive
surface of the exposure mold from being damaged.
Prerequisites:
The Herkules PRO has been switched on.
There is no photographic material in the
Herkules PRO.
The main menu is displayed in the operating and
display field.
Operational procedure:
The "Imagesetter test tools" menu is displayed.
2. Press the "Test (1) menu" key. The "Test (1) menu" is
displayed.
3. Press the "Optical carriage backwards" key. The

optical carriage moves to the rearmost position so that
the exposure mold is easily accessible.
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4. Pull out the front panel towards you at the upper edge and
lift it out of the guides beneath.
5. Loosen the four quick-fastening attachments of the cover

sheet by turning them 90 .
6. Remove the cover sheet.

Removing the cover sheet opens the safety loop. This in turn
blocks the laser beam and the optical carriage feed.
6-7
The key-operated switch which is now visible may only be

operated by service personnel and not by the operator.
The safety loop is closed via the key-operated switch and
the operator is thus exposed to the danger of laser beams
or to the danger of being crushed by moving parts of the
optical carriage.
7. Clean the exposure mold with a vacuum cleaner (plastic
nozzle).
8. Put the cover sheet back on and fasten it with the four
quick-fastening attachments.
9. Insert the front panel back into the guides beneath and
push it towards the unit until it has engaged.
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Cleaning the Transport Drum in the

Supply Cassette
Cleaning cycle: monthly
The transport drum must be cleaned weekly if
photographic material 0.18 mm thick is used.
When working with a dust collecting drum (refer to Point
3 onwards), the cleaning takes place as required
1. Open the supply cassette by loosening the four knurled
screws.
2. Clean the transport drum in the supply cassette with a

cloth dampened with spirit (to remove the dust).
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If a dust collecting drum is mounted within in the supply

cassette, it will have to be removed for cleaning:
3. Loosen the four Phillips screws of both support shells.
4. Remove the dust collecting drum from the supply cassette

and clean it under running water.
5. Let the dust collecting drum air-dry.
Never insert a dust collecting drum which is still moist!
6. To avoid a production loss during the drying process,

insert a second, clean and dry dust collecting drum
(spare
drum) into the supply cassette and tighten the support
shells with the Phillips screws again.
7. Replace the just cleaned and dried dust collecting drum
into the original packaging.
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Cleaning the Rubber Rings on the Spool

in the Take-up Cassette
Cleaning cycle: monthly.
The above parts have to be cleaned weekly if photographic
material 0.18 mm thick is used.
1. Open the take-up cassette by loosening the knurled
screws.
2. Clean the rubber rings on the spool with a cloth

dampened with spirit (to remove the dust).
Herkules PRO Operation
6-11
Eliminating Photographic Material

Jamming in the Take-up Cassette
The take-up cassette must be opened if the photographic
material was incorrectly fed into the supply cassette or if
it buckled there.
Note: The take-up cassette should be opened in the dark
room without any light so that it is still possible to develop
the photographic material if required.
1. Unscrew the four knurled screws and put the lid of the
take-up cassette to one side.
2. Take the incorrectly fed material out of the take-up

cassette.
3. Place the lid back on the take-up cassette and screw the
four knurled screws back on tightly.
4. Insert the take-up cassette again (please refer to page
5-11, section Inserting the Take-up Cassette).
Photographic material jamming is most commonly
caused by the insertion of a take-up cassette which has
not been emptied. It must then be emptied as described
here.
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Changing the Fuse

The fuse is located beside the power connection at the rear
of the unit.
Proceed as follows to change the fuse:

1. Switch off the Herkules PRO.
2. Pull out the connector.
3. Unscrew the fuse cap.
4. Change the fuse. Make sure that the fuse is of the same
type and that its value is the same (see the label over the
fuse).
5. Screw the fuse cap back on again.
6. Connect the unit to the supply again and switch on the
unit.
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Parameter Set-up
Editing the Imagesetter Parameters .....................

Editing Parameters with Numeric Characters ..........
Editing Parameters with Alphanumeric Characters .
Transfer and Change Available Parameters ............
7-3
7-6
7-8
7-10
Listing the Customer-specific
Parameters ............................................................
7-12
Displaying the Software Version...........................
7-16
Setting the Date, Time, Measurement Unit

and Material Length Counter ...............................
7-18
7-1
Parameter Set-up
Editing the Imagesetter Parameters

1. Press the "General imagesetter parameter set-up" key in
the main menu.
The "Imagesetter parameter set-up" menu is displayed,
e.g.:
2. Press the "One level down" key.
3. On this level, you can sort the parameters
numerically,
alphanumerically or according to the default setting and
search them by means of the "Search" function or select
them directly if necessary.
4. Select the desired parameter set by pressing the "Next
parameter set" key.
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Parameter Set-up.
5 parameter sets are available:

Program data
Action data
Material data
Static data
Measure data
5. Press the "One level up" key.
6. If the parameter has not been selected directly by

the
"Search" function, select the parameter which is to
be
changed via the "One line down" or "One line up"
keys.
The selected parameter has a dark background.
7. Press the key with the "Info on parameters
activated"
folder symbol.
The "Info on parameters activated" menu is displayed:
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If the minimum and maximum values are displayed in

reverse video, then only certain entries are permitted.
8. Press the key with the "Edit parameters 1" folder
symbol. The "Edit parameters" menu is displayed;

Two possibilities are offered for editing parameters:
Edit parameter completely new.
To do this, press the key with the "Edit parameters 2"
folder symbol.
The key layout in the menu which appears depends on
the setting whether the parameter is to be edited with
numeric or alphanumeric characters.
Transfer and change available parameters.
To do this, press the key with the "Transfer
parameters" folder symbol.
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Parameter Set-up
Editing Parameters with Numeric Characters
The "Edit parameters" menu is displayed:
1. Select the numeral group by pressing the key which

contains the numeral to be edited, e.g. the numeral
group 1, 2,3,4.
2. Select the numeral to be edited by pressing the

corresponding key, e.g. the numeral 2.
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Parameter Set-up
3.
Press the "Transfer character" key. The
numeral 2 is
transferred into the "NEW" field.
All additional numerals of the parameter are entered in
this way.
4. Press the "Back one menu" key.
5. Save the new parameter value.
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Parameter Set-up
Editing Parameters with Alphanumeric Characters
The "Edit parameters" menu is displayed:
1. Position the cursor on the desired character using

the "Character to the left, to the right, up and down"
keys.
The direction is changed using the "Horizontal" and

"Vertical" keys.
2. Via the "Transfer character" key, transfer the
selected character to the "NEW" field.
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Parameter Set-up
3. Repeat steps 1-4 until the complete parameter is in the

"NEW" field.
5. Save the new parameter.
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Parameter Set-up
Transfer and Change Available Parameters
The "Edit parameter" menu is displayed:
1. Press the "Transfer old parameter" key. The parameter

in the OLD field is transferred into the NEW field.
2. Position the cursor on the desired position using the

"Character to the left" and "Character to the right" keys.
3. Switch the write mode to "Enter" or "Overwrite" as you

require.
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Parameter Set-up
5. Press the key with the "Edit parameter 2" folder

symbol. Then proceed following the description given in
the Edit parameters with numeric characters or Edit
parameters with alphanumeric characters sections.
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Parameter Set-up
Listing the Customer-specific

Parameters
Up to six parameters can be displayed as customerspecific parameters in the display window
Prerequisites:
The main menu is displayed in the operating and
display field
1 Press the key with the "General imagesetter parameter

set-up" folder symbol
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The "Imagesetter parameter set-up" menu is displayed:
2. Press the "One level down" key.
3. On this level, you can sort the parameters

numerically,
alphanumerically or according to the default setting and
search them by means of the "Search" function or select
them directly if necessary.
4. Select the desired parameter set by pressing the "Next
parameter set" key.
5. Press the "One level up" key.
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Parameter Set-up
6. If the parameter has not been selected directly by the

"Search" function, use the "One line down" and/or "One
line up" keys to select the parameter which is to be displayed as the customer-specific parameter in the display
field. The parameter selected is the one with the dark
background.
7. Press the key with the "Info on parameters
activated"
folder symbol.
The "Info on parameters activated" menu appears:

The parameter data can be checked in this display.
8. Press the "Parameter lines" key.
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Parameter Set-up
The "Parameter lines" menu appears:
9 By means of the "Previous parameter line" or "Next

parameter line" keys, select the line (1 - 6) into which the
parameter is to be entered. The line selected is marked
with a thicker line.
10. Enter the parameter in the selected line via the "Save
parameter line" key.
11. This entry can be canceled by pressing the "Delete

parameter line" key.
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Parameter Set-up
Displaying the Software Version

Proceed as follows in order to determine the current
software version of the Herkules PRO:
The "Imagesetter test tools" menu is displayed:
2. Press the "Software version" key.
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The software version of the Herkules PRO is displayed:
X.xx
dd
yyyy
hh
mm
ss
= Version
= Day
= Year
= Hour
= Minute
= Second
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Parameter Set-up
Setting the Date, Time, Measurement

Unit and Material Length Counter
The following settings are possible:
Date and time
The order in which the dale is displayed
- DMY
- YMD
- MDY
D = Day, M = Month, Y = Year
Measurement units for the material length in the sup
ply and take-up cassettes:
- Centimeters (cm)
- Meters (m)
- Percent (%)
- Inch (In)
- Feel (ft)
The material length is determined and displayed in two
ways:
- By means of a mechanism in the supply cassette with
an accuracy rate of 10%.
The material length is automatically determined.
The material length is displayed on a dark
background.
- By means of an exact measurement of its length
during photographic material feed.
The material length must be entered by the operator,
e.g. when a new roll of photographic material is
inserted.
The material length is not displayed on a dark
background.
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Parameter Set-up
Material length counter in the supply cassette.

Proceed as follows in order to set the date, time,
measurement unit and material length counter:
The "Imagesetter test tools" menu is displayed:

2. Press the "Date, Time, Measurement unit" key.
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Parameter Set-up
The "Date, time, measurement unit" menu is displayed:
3. Jump to the field to be changed by pressing the "Next

parameter" key.
If the field for setting the material length counter in the
supply cassette is jumped to, four arrows appear under
the symbol for the cassette. The arrows are activated in
turn by pressing these keys again. Each numeral which
the activated arrow is pointing to can be set.
4. Set the desired value via the "Parameter+1" and
"Parameter-1" keys.
5. Press the "Save parameter" key after the desired entries

have been made. The time, date, measurement unit and
material length are displayed in the display field in the
way they were set here.
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Technical Data .......................................................
8-3
Notes on the Disposal of the Unit ........................
8-7
Standards ...............................................................
Laser Standards and Regulations............................
Labels on the Laser .................................................
Electrical Safety .......................................................
Mechanical Safety ...................................................
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ......................
Interference Emission (Radiated Interference and
Interference Voltage)................................................
Interference Immunity ..............................................
Radio Interference Notice ........................................
Notes for Users in the US ........................................
Notes for Users in Canada ......................................
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8-8
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8-8
8-9
8-9
8-9
8-9
8-10
8-10
8-10
General Safety.........................................................
8-11
Certifications and Applications............................
8-11
Harmful Substances..............................................
8-11
CE-Declaration of Conformity
Label Overview
8-1
Technical Data
Technical Data
Dimensions
Width 760 mm
Depth . 1510 mm
Height: 930 mm
Weight
approx. 500 kg
Voltage
1N PE AC to 100 V, 115 V, or 230 V set in factory.
Other settings to 100 V, 120 V, 127 V, 220 V, 240 V are
possible at installation.
Frequency
47 to 63 Hz
Power Consumption
approx. 1 KW
Ambient Conditions (Operation)
Temperature + 18 C to + 28 C
Air pressure
: 700 to 1060 mbar
Relative humidity : 50 % to 80 % non-condensing
Ambient Conditions (Transport)
Temperature
Air pressure
- 20 C to + 50 C
: 250 to 1060 mbar
Relative humidity : 10 % to 80 % non-condensing

Noise Emission
< 55 dB (A), value depends on operator's location
Photographic Material Lengths
In the supply cassette: max. 60 m.
In the take-up cassette: 0.3 m to 20 m in one piece.
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Technical Data
To the online automatic film processor: single pages

0.3 m to 0.8 m.
Thickness of Photographic Material
Film and offset plate : 0.11 mm - 0.18 mm
Photographic paper : 0.1 mm - 0.15 mm
Exposure Format
In the case of photographic material which is laterally
aligned in the supply cassette:
Photographic
Material Width
[mm/inch]
Scanning Line
Feed Direction (Page Height)
[mm] Without
inch] With Side Direction (Page
Width) [mm/inch]
Side Punch
Punch
280/11.02
270/10.63
253/9.96
558/21.65
310/12.20
300/11.81
283/11.14
558/21.65
340/13.39
330/12.99
313/12.32
558/21.65
370/14.57
360/14.17
343/13.50
558/21.65
400/15.75
390/15.35
373/14.69
558/21.65
430/16.93
420/16.54
403/15.87
558/21.65
460/18.11
450/17.72
433/17.05
558/21.65
490/19.29
480/18.90
463/18.23
558/21.65
520/20.47
510/20.08
493/19.41
558/21.65
550/21.65
540/21.26
523/20.59
558/21.65
580/22.83
570/22.44
553/21.77
558/21.65
610/24.02
600/23.62
583/22.95
558/21.65
620/24.41*
610/24,02
593/23.35
558/21.65
640/25.20*
630/24.80
613/24.13
558/21.65
670/26.38*
660/25.98
643/25.31
558/21.65
700/27.56*
690/27.17
673/26.49
558/21.65
730/28.74*
720/28.35
703/27.68
558/21.65
762/30.00*
750/29.53
735/28.94
558/21.65
* not with Herkules NP

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Technical Data
In the case of photographic material which is centrically

aligned in the supply cassette:
Photographic
Material Width
[mm/inch]
Feed Direction
[mm
Without Side
Punch
430/16.93
420/16.54
558/21.65
460/18.11
450/17.72
558/21.65
490/19.29
480/18.90
558/21.65
520/20.47
510/20.08
558/21.65
550/21.65
540/21.26
558/21.65
580/22.83*
570/22.44
558/21.65
(Page Height)
inch]
With Side
Punch
Scanning Line
Direction (Page
Width) [mm/inch]
610/24.02*
600/23.62
558/21.65
640/25.20*
630/24.80
558/21.65
670/26.38*
660/25.98
558/21.65
700/27.56*
690/27.17
558/21.65
730/28.74*
720/28.35
762/30.00*
750/29.53
558/21.65
735/28.94
558/21.65
* not with Herkules M

Light Source
Red laser diode with a wavelength of 670 nm to 680
nm. Wattage approx. 0.6 mW in the exposure
compartment.
Minimum Feed
The first minimum galley length is 300 mm. Every
feed adjustment after this is at least 20 mm.
8-5
Technical Data
Resolution/Speed
If the exposure speed is increased (number 27 on the
unit modification label is marked), the following values
apply:
Resol
pixel/cm
500
666
800
1000
1333
1600
2000
ution
dots/inch
1270
1693
2032
2540
3387
4064
5080
Max.
cm/min
64.0
48.0
40.0
32.0
24.0
20.0
16.0
Speed
inch/min
25.2
18.9
15.8
12.6
9.4
7.9
6.3
Screen Resolution
Max. 120 screen dots/cm
Repeat Accuracy
+/- 5 nm in the case of full format and if 4 films (color
separations) are exposed directly one after the other
taking fluctuations in temperature and air humidity
into consideration.
Heating-up Time after Switch On
30 min. for the output of color separations.
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Technical Data
Notes on the Disposal of the Unit

You must observe the national regulations when you are
disposing of the unit
This applies particularly to the following materials or
parts in the unit
Name
Material
Supply cassette
Plastic Stat-Kon C-HI

LNP Plastic
Take-up cassette
Lateral parts of the
cassette
Plastic: Polystyrene 455

FWU, Fa BASF
Plastic. Makrolon 2805,
Bayer
Compartment for the

supply cassette
Plastic Polystyrene 455

FWU, BASF
Operating field frame
Plastic Polystyrene 455

FWU, BASF
8-7
Technical Data
Standards
The unit complies with the following safety standards.
II
Laser Standards and Regulations
The Herkules PRO laser imagesetter complies with the

currently valid safely regulations and is manufactured in
accordance with the VBG 93 regulation for the
prevention of accidents and the VDE 0837-1 and IEC
825-1 "Radiation safety of laser products, equipment
classification, requirements, and user's guide" safety
standards as well as the 21 CFR 1040 (USA).
Labels on the Laser
Please refer to the label overview at the end of this

chapter for laser labels and their positions.
Electrical Safety
EN 60950
DIN EN 60950/VDE 0805
DIN EN 60950/VDE 0836
UL 1950
CSA C22.2 No 950
IEC 950
8-8
(Europe)
(Germany)
(Germany)
(USA)
(Canada)
(international)
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Technical Data
Mechanical Safety
EN 292
(Europe)
DIN 31000/31001
(Germany)
Trade association regulations for the
prevention of accidents
(Germany)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
EMVG
89/336/EEC
(Germany)
(Europe)
Interference Emission (Radiated Interference

and Conducted Interference Voltage)
EN50081-1
EN 55022, Limit B
CISPR 22 mod.
FCC, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
DOC, Radio Act SOR/88-475, Class A
Interference Immunity
VDE 0843-2/-3A4/-5
EN 50082-2
EN 60801-2
IEC 801-2/-3/-4/-5
(Europe)
(Europe)
(international)
(USA)
(Canada)
(Germany)
(Europe)
(Europe)
(international)
8-9
Technical Data
Radio Interference Notice
Notes for Users in the US
The equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Notes for Users in Canada
The digital apparatus docs not exceed the class A limits

for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out
in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits
radioclectriques depassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numeriques de classe A prescrites dans le
Reglcmenl sur le Brouillage Radioelectrique edicte par le
Ministere des Communications du Canada.
8-10
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Technical Data
II
General Safety
GSG "Geratesicherheitsgesetz" (Germany) (law re

garding safety when working with technical equipment)
73/23/EEC
Low Voltage Directive (Europe)
Certifications and Applications

CE
:
GS
:
UL
:
cUL :
CDRH :
Declaration of Conformity
present
E 156 891 (NWGQ)
E 156 891 (NWGQ 7)
Accession No. 9321875
(Europe)
(Germany)
(USA)
(Canada)
(USA)
Harmful Substances
Please observe the manufacturer's instructions when
using cleaning or lubrication agents. Please observe the
DIN Safety Data Sheets as well as the allowed maximum
concentration according to the list of harmful substances
(MAK-Liste des Bundesministers fur Arbeit und Sozialordnung) (i.e. MAK* List of the Federal Minister for Labor
and Social Order), if applicable.
* MAK = Maximale Arbeitsplatzkonzentration (i.e.

maximum concentration at the workplace)
8-11
Appendix
Reports on Quality Assurance..............................

Installation Report for the Service Technician ..........
Hotline for Customers in Germany...........................
Problem Report for Customers and
Service Technicians..................................................
A-3
A-3
A-3
A-4
A-1
Appendix
Reports on Quality Assurance

Linotype-Hell AG requires information on the quality of
a product delivered and on the delivery procedure to
ensure effective product control and quality assurance
and to plan further developments. Please use the
enclosed forms to report general defects or desired
improvements to Linotype-Hell AG.
Installation Report for the Service Technician
The Installation Report is used to evaluate of the quality

of the product and of the delivery procedure. This may
also be used to process the modification of the product.
It must be filled out by the person responsible after every
installation and mailed to Linotype-Hell AG.
Specify serial number of all installed machines and
components.
List missing parts and errors which occurred during
initial starting. This applies to hardware and software.
Listing the missing parts does not cause their subsequent
delivery. They must be ordered separately.
Hotline for Customers in Germany
Customers in Germany should contact the Linotype-Hell

1 Hotline should problems arise regarding the operation of
applications.
Please contact the Linotype-Hell distributor responsible
for your area if you are not a customer in Germany.
The Hotline is open from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to
4 p.m. The phone number is (06196) 98-7. Immediate
processing is guaranteed.
A-3
Appendix
If you have purchased a check book (support contract,

complete package, or power package) you are entitled to
Hotline support free of charge. If you do not possess a
check book, you must pay for Hotline services. You can
also obtain further information on the check book.
11 Problem Report for Customers and Service

Technicians
The Problem Report is to be used in cases whore general
hardware and software defects are discovered or where
you find that the products need to be improved.
Do not use the Problem Report to clarify questions on use
or operation! In these cases, call the Hotline if you are a
customer in Germany or contact your Linotype-Hell
distributor.
Copy the forms before completing them. Fill out the
copies and retain the originals. This ensures that forms
will be available for later use.
Specify exact product name
(machine name, software, and version).
Only ever describe one problem stating the exact
conditions under which the problem occurred such as
error messages, serial no. of the machine, modification
states, the software used and its version, etc.
Specify sender and customer no./message no., and, if
available, include your phone and fax nos.
Send the Problem Report to your agency or to the
Linotype-Hell distributor responsible for your area. Send
the forms to the addresses in Kiel or Eschborn if you are
a member of the world-wide Linotype-Hell service
organization.
You will always receive an answer to your Problem
Report.
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Linotype-Hell AG
Mergenthaler Allee 55-75
D-65760 Eschborn
Germany
Tel.+49(6196)98-0
Linotype-Hell AG
Kiel plant
Siemenswall
D-24107Kiel
Germany
Tel. +49(431)386-0
Linotype-Hell Limited
Bath Road,
Cheltenham, Glos. GL53 7LR
United Kingdom
TeL 1242-222333
Linotype-Hell Company 425
Oser Avenue Hauppauge, NY
11788. USA Tel. (800) 842-9721
Linotype-Hell Inc. 2660
Argentia Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 5V4, Canada Tel.
(800) 668-0770
Linotype-Hell K.K. Ohtsuka
Daiichi Seimei Bldg. 2-32-22
Higashiikebukuro Toshima-ku
Tokyo 170 Japan Tel. 03-53916740
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Number 04972481
Linotype-Hell
Before You Start...
Notes on Technical Safety

The unit complies with the safety regulations and
standards described in the Technical Data chapter.
Correct Use
The Herkules PRO is a laser imagesetter for

photographic material and is only to be used for this
purpose in accordance with the user documentation. Do
not place any objects or liquids on the unit. Ventilation
outlets must be kept clear at all times.
Laser Safety
General Information
The Herkules PRO laser imagesetter is a class 1 laser

product.
This means that laser rays produced in the unit are
screened by protective coverings.
The operator is at no time exposed to dangerous rays if
the unit is used according to regulations.
Before You Start...
There are no parts inside the casing which require

servicing by the operator. Servicing may only be
performed by personnel who have been authorized to do
so by Linotype-Hell.
Attention: Do not remove covers or any other parts of the
casing under any circumstances except in the event of
photographic material jamming. Keep exactly to the
procedures laid down when doing this. Otherwise, you
are in danger of being injured by a laser ray or an
electric shock.
Caution: The use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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Before You Start...
Chapter 8: Technical data.

Appendix: Notes on quality control (Installation Report and Problem Report).
The index permits you to locate information quickly and
easily. Entries often have several cross-references about
one specific topic.
Prerequisites
The operator, having attended a training course, should

be familar with the Herkules PRO.
Additional Documentation
You can find further information in the following user

documentation:
RIP 60 - Operation
PostScript RIP 50 - Operation
DeltaTechnology - User' Guide
Herkules/Advantage - User's Guide
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Before You Start...
Typographical Features and Symbols
References to other manuals, chapters and sections are

written in italics.
Please refer to chapter 2, section Basic Functions. The
following symbols are used in this documentation:
Contains information which must be observed at all times
in order to protect the user from danger.
Contains information which must be observed in order to
avoid the hardware or software from being damaged!
Contains general or additional information about a
certain subject.
Before You Start...
Chapter 8: Technical data.

Appendix: Notes on quality control (Installation
Report and Problem Report).
The index permits you to locate information quickly and
easily, Entries often have several cross-references about
one specific topic.
Prerequisites
The operator, having attended a training course, should

be familar with the Herkules PRO.
Additional Documentation
You can find further information in the following user

documentation:
RIP 60 - Operation
PostScript RIP 50 - Operation
Herkules/Advantage - User's Guide
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Before You Start...
Program Version
This documentation describes the entire range of
functions for the following program version:
II
Program
Version
CONHERK
4.xx
About this Documentation
This documentation is intended as a reference work for

the user during training courses and operation.
The documentation must be kept safely for future use
right up to the disposal of the unit.
All the types of the Herkules PRO are described in this
documentation. The differences of the individual types
are marked accordingly.
This documentation comprises the following:
Chapter 1: Description of the unit and its functions.
Chapter 2: Description of the hardware and software
installation.
Chapter 3: Explanation of the operating and display
elements.
Chapter 4: Switching the Herkules PRO on and off.
Chapter 5: Description of the operating procedures,
e.g. inserting the photographic material
into the supply cassette, loading and
unloading the photographic material in
the Herkules PRO etc.
Chapter 6: Description of service and maintenance
work to be performed by the user.
Chapter 7: Herkules PRO parameter set-up.
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Description of the Unit and its Functions............

Operational Components of the Herkules PRO ..

Notes on Operation of the Herkules PRO

Herkules PRO - Operation

with Two RIPs .........................................................

Special Features of the Herkules PRO NP ..........

Special Features of the Herkules PRO M ............

Special Features of the Herkules PRO

Description of the Unit and its

The PostScript files are converted by the connected RIP

The files are exposed on film or on paper in daylight

Herkules PRO - Operation

The Herkules PRO is an area imagesetter. The recording

The laser in the optical head emits a laser beam which is

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The photographic material to be exposed is transported

If an online automatic film processor is connected, The

Herkules PRO - Operation

There are three punch system options available in the

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Operational Components of the

Herkules PRO - Operation

Notes on Operation of the

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- If the RIP which is driving the Herkules PRO is not

Special Features of the

Herkules PRO - Operation

In Chapter 5, Operation, the operation of the take-up

As in the case of the Herkules PRO, the following standard

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Special Features of the

Herkules PRO - Operation

Special Features of the Herkules PRO

A barcode reader is used to record the properties of the

Complete process control is possible with this closed

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Herkules PRO - Operation

Installing the Unit...................................................

Connecting the Unit .............................................

Loading the Software ............................................

Loading a new Software Version (Update) ...........

Installing the Unit

Herkules PRO - Operation

Connecting the Unit

The connection cables must be connected as displayed in

Caution: Connect the cables with the power off. Do not

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The SPEEDWAY interface is used for the transfer of

The Herkules PRO has two Speedway interfaces for the

Herkules PRO - Operation

The EXT. TK connection (external transport channel) is

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The unit is connected to the power supply by means of the

Attention: The unit is set to 230 VAC, 115 VAC or 100 V

Herkules PRO - Operation

Unit connectors and sockets must be easily accessible.