MUTOH FOCUS PLUS

Colour Measurement
MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Mutoh Europe N.V. AP-74045, Rev.: 1.0 11/09/01

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
COPYRIGHT © 2001 Mutoh Europe N.V. All rights reserved.

This document may not be reproduced by means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the
copyright owner.

This document is furnished to support the MUTOH Focus Plus. In consideration of the furnishing of the
information contained in this document, the party to whom it is given assumes its custody and control and
agrees to the following :

1) The information herein contained is given in confidence, and any part thereof shall not be copied or
reproduced without written consent of Mutoh Europe N.V.

2) This document or the contents herein under no circumstances, shall be used in the manufacture or
reproduction of the article shown and the delivery of this document shall not constitute any right or
license to do so.

FCC WARNING
This equipment complies with requirements for a class A computing device in the FCC rules, part 15,
subpart J.

Operation of this device in a residential area may interfere with television reception or operation or utilities.

The Focus Plus generates weak radio signals and may interfere with television reception and utilities. If the
Focus Plus does interfere with radio or television reception, try the following :

· Change the direction of your radio and television reception antenna or feeder.

· Change the direction of the Focus Plus.

· Move either the Focus Plus or the receiving antenna so that there is more distance between them.

· Be sure the Focus Plus and the receiving antenna are on separate power lines.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
1. SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................7
1.1. Preparing the Focus Plus environment......................................................................................7
1.2. Specifications of the Focus Plus. ..............................................................................................8
1.3. Parts.........................................................................................................................................10
1.3.1. What’s in the box? ...........................................................................................................10
1.3.2. Getting to know the Focus Plus parts...............................................................................11
1.3.3. Control Panel overview....................................................................................................13
1.4. System Block Diagram. ..........................................................................................................15

2. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................17

3. MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................19
3.1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................19
3.2. Connecting the Focus Plus to the computer............................................................................20
3.3. Connecting the Power Cable...................................................................................................21
3.4. Cover Left : removal and installation. ....................................................................................22
3.5. Cover Right : removal and installation. ..................................................................................22
3.6. Y - rail : removal and installation. ..........................................................................................22
3.7. Sensor Head Cover : removal and installation........................................................................23
3.8. PCB Plate : removal and installation. .....................................................................................23
3.9. X- motor : removal and installation. .......................................................................................24
3.10. Y- motor : removal and installation. .....................................................................................25
3.11 Steel belt : removal and installation.......................................................................................26
3.12. Mainboard .............................................................................................................................27
3.13. Media Front Sensor : removal and installation. ....................................................................28
3.14. Laser......................................................................................................................................29

4. EXPLODED VIEWS.....................................................................................................................31

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1. SPECIFICATIONS

1.1. Preparing the Focus Plus environment.

The location where you set up your equipment is very important. Please see to it that it meets following
conditions :

· Power supply of 100 / 115 / 230 V AC.

· Ambient conditions :

o Operating environment
§ Temperature : 10°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
§ Humidity : 30% - 85% non-condensing

o Recommended environment
§ Temperature : Room temperature 16°C to 32°C (61°F to 90°F)
§ Humidity : 50% - 65% non-condensing

o Variation rate
§ Temperature : 2°C per hour
§ Humidity : 5% per hour

o Storage environment
§ Temperature : 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

· Please protect your Focus Plus from moisture, dust, draughts and direct sunlight. It is best to keep your
machine away from open windows and air-conditioners.

· See to that there is an adequate space around the Focus Plus so that ventilation is not obstructed.

· Avoid unnecessary vibrations and set up your Focus Plus on a level surface.

When selecting a place for your Focus Plus, leave at least 50 cm in front and 50 cm at the rear. It is
recommended to place the front of the Focus Plus at the edge of a table. This is to avoid the media from
bumping against the table surface.

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1.2. Specifications of the Focus Plus.

q General Sensor Specifications.

Sensor Manufacturer : Viptronic (Speedy Eye™)

Sensor Configuration : 8 leds
Function : XYZ, CMYK
Measuring Geometry : 45° / 0°
Measuring Dot : Æ 3.0 mm
Light-Source : D-50
Observer : 2°
Maximal Measurements per second : 6
Distance From Media : 3.0 mm

The sensor used in the Focus Plus is the Speedy Eye™ by Viptronic (For more information please refer to
www.viptronic.com).
The advantages of this sensor are the following :
· A very long life cycle (5 years warranty by Viptronic on the light source)
· Very stable spectral values
· Quick measuring time (64ms)
· No re-calibration needed at all
· Up to 6 measurements per second

q Colour Measurement Specifications.

Hardware data format : XYZ

Measuring geometry : 45° / 0°
Measuring dot : Æ 3.0 mm
Light-Source : D-50
Observer : 2°
Repeatability on white ceramic : ∆E*ab<0.5

q Density Measurement Specifications.

Hardware data format : CMYK

Measuring geometry : 45° / 0°
Measuring dot : Æ 3.0 mm
Light-Source : D-50
Observer : 2°
Density range : 0..2.20 Density
Repeatability : 0.02 Density on Density 1
Density Measurement method : Narrow band without polarisation filter

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q Mechanical Specifications.

Max. media width : 610 mm

Distance from media : 3.0 mm
Max. media thickness : 1.0 mm, flat surface (no ribbing)
Overall dimension : 840 x 290 x 240 mm
Measurement area : 508 mm (width) x height (in terms of needs)
Step size : 0.025 mm
Roll transport repeatability : 0.15 mm / 1 m
Communication interface : RS-232, 19200 baud
Command language : MH-GL/2 (With colour measurement extensions)
Power supply : 100 / 115 / 230 V AC

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1.3. Parts.

1.3.1. What’s in the box?

Contents of the Focus Plus box :

A) Focus Colour Measurement Unit

B) Additional Front Plate

C) Mutoh Focus Plus User’s Guide

D) RS-232 Interface Cable

E) Power Cable

F) Focus Plus Height Adjustment Kit

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1.3.2. Getting to know the Focus Plus parts.

The Focus Plus is illustrated on the next page. The indicated parts are explained in the table below.

Part Description
1 Control Panel Panel with indicator LEDs and control push buttons.

2 Power Switch Switches the Focus Plus ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’.

3 Pressure Hold Levers
4 Platen & Grid Cover
5 Serial Interface Connector
6 Slot of Optional Input Buffer
7 Power Connector
8 High Precision Measurement Head
9 Drive Rollers
Raise and lower the pressure rollers. Lowering the pressure
rollers will hold the media in place.
Supports the media and guides the movement of the media
along the X-axis (Forward / Backward).
RS-232 interface connector to connect the Focus Plus to the
host computer.
RAM flash card slot to supply the unit with an optional input
buffer of 256 kB / 512 kB / 1Mb or to upgrade the Focus Plus
firmware.
Connector for the power cable, which plugs into the main
power supply of the Focus Plus.
The tool head moves along the Y-axis to the exact measure
position (Left / Right). The sensor used in the Focus Plus is
the Speedy Eye™ by Viptronic.
Move the media along the X-axis (Forward / Backward).

10 Pressure Rollers Hold the media against the drive rollers during media
transport.
11 Sensor Adjustment Hole Hole to adjust the height of the High Precision Measurement
Head.

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1.3.3. Control Panel overview.

SPEED CONTROL BUTTON

Ø Draft = high measurement speed

Ø Normal = medium measurement speed

Ø Quality = low measurement speed

FAN FORCE CONTROL BUTTON

Ø Leftmost LED = 0

Ø Rightmost LED = 8

Furthermore, the user is informed about the current status of the Focus Plus by 3 LEDs :

1. POWER ON/OFF LED à green

2. READY / DATA receive LED à orange

OFF Þ OFF-LINE status
ON Þ ON-LINE status =
READY to receive data
FLASHING Þ Receiving DATA from the
host computer

3. ERROR LED à red

When the error LED starts lighting, switch the power
of the Focus Plus ‘OFF’ and start again.

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Caution :

When you want to restart the Focus Plus please make sure to wait until the POWER ON
LED goes out.

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1.4. System Block Diagram.

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2. TROUBLESHOOTING

Recoverable errors
Recoverable errors are mostly related to communication problems or user mistakes.

These kind of errors can appear while the machine is working or sometimes it makes the machine stop but
starts again when error is corrected.

Unrecoverable errors
Unrecoverable errors make the machine stop.

To clear the error message, the machine needs to be powered OFF and ON again. (Wait +/- 10 seconds
between power OFF / ON).

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Problem Isolation
PROBLEM
DESCRIPTION
System is dead, no movement.
Power LED ‘ON’, but no
movement of motors and
sensor head.
Focus Plus does not shuffle
media.
Focus Plus has shuffled media
but there are no measuring
values.
Focus Plus is measuring but
quality is not acceptable.
Media tracking problems.
Media skews during measuring
or loading.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Defective Power supply (P/S).
Defective Main Board.
Defective Main Board.
Media sensors dusty or bad.
Focus Plus is Off-line.
Interface cable not connected or
bad.
Bad interface port.
COM-port setting wrong.
Sensor worn or broken.
Media is not loaded straight in the
machine.
Grid rolls are dirty.
Grid rollers or pressure rollers
worn.
Pressure on pressure rollers not
equal.
Media backing is very slippery.
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ACTIONS
Check Power Cord.
Check wall outlet.
Check fuse on P/S.
Replace P/S
Replace Main Board.
Replace Main Board.
Check cable connections.
Clean or replace media sensors.
Put Focus Plus in ON-line.
Check interface cable.
Check port or replace Main Board.
Select right COM-port.
Replace sensor.
Load Media again.
Clean grid rollers.
Replace grid rollers or pressure
rollers.
Replace pressure roller springs.
Change media type.
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3. MAINTENANCE

3.1. Introduction.

Warning :

Before working on the machine, always switch the machine OFF and pull out the
power supply plug. Otherwise you may suffer an electrical shock.

Note :

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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3.2. Connecting the Focus Plus to the computer.

With a 2-way serial RS-232 interface cable you make the connection between the Focus Plus and the
computer.

The serial RS-232 interface enables the Focus Plus to be connected to and controlled by an RS-232
compatible host computer system.

Step 1 : Make sure both the Focus Plus and the computer are turned ‘OFF’. Connect one end of the
serial interface cable to the serial interface connector at the bottom (indent) of the Focus Plus.

Step 2 : Fasten the screws to ensure the connector.

Step 3 : Connect the other end of the serial cable to your computer.

Cable wiring diagram :

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3.3. Connecting the Power Cable.

Step 1 : Make sure the Focus Plus power is turned ‘OFF’.

Step 2 : Plug the plotter-end of the power cable into the connector at the bottom (indent) of the Focus
Plus.

Step 3 : Plug the other end of the cable into an electrical outlet of the correct voltage and with a proper
grounding.

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3.4. Cover Left : removal and installation.

Step 1 : Remove the 2 screws.

Step 2 : Push at the top back to remove the Left Cover.

Note :

To Reinstall the Left Cover perform above steps in reversed order.

3.5. Cover Right : removal and installation.

Step 1 : Remove the 2 screws.

Step 2 : Push at the top back to remove the Right Cover.

Note :

To Reinstall the Right Cover perform above steps in reversed order.

3.6. Y - rail : removal and installation.

Step 1 : Remove the Right Cover.

Step 2 : Remove the Left Cover.

Step 3 : Loosen the connectors of the Keyboard (FOCUS PLUS).

a. Remove the Screw Plate (2 screws).

b. Pull out the connectors.
· Smallà rear right
· Largeà rear left
· Extra large (17 pins)à front

Step 4 : Slide the Y-rail to the right side.

Note :

To Reinstall the Y - rail perform above steps in reversed order.

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3.7. Sensor Head Cover : removal and installation.

Step 1 : By tilting the rear of the cover up, disconnect the cover from his attachment.

Step 2 : Gently press the Sensor Head Cover down and pull it towards you.

Note :

To Reinstall the Sensor Head Cover perform above steps in reversed order.

3.8. PCB Plate : removal and installation.

Step 1 : Loosen the 9 screws at the bottom of the PCB box. The two extremity screws at the back just a
few turns.

Step 2 : Remove the PCB Plate for a part.

Step 3 : Pull out the Motor and Encoder Cables.

Y-Motor : J8 Y-Encoder : J13

X-Motor : J9 X-Encoder : J14

Step 4 : Remove the PCB Plate.

Note :

To Reinstall the PCB Plate perform above steps in reversed order.

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3.9. X- motor : removal and installation.

Step 1 : Remove the Right Plate.

Step 2 : Remove the PCB Plate.

Step 3 : Remove the X-motor (2 screws).

Step 4 : Place the new X-motor in the hole of the Right Endplate. Tighten the X-motor with 2 screws,
but not to tight.

Step 5 : Place the belt around the pulley and adjust the tension of the belt. Then tighten the screws.

Tension = 3.5kg

Step 6 : Replace the PCB Plate.

Step 7 : Replace the Right Plate

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3.10. Y- motor : removal and installation.

Step 1 : Remove the Right Plate.

Step 2 : Remove the PCB Plate.

Step 3 : Remove the Y-motor (2 screws).

Step 4 : Place the new Y-motor on the Right Endplate. Tighten the Y-motor with 2 screws, but not to
tight.

Step 5 : Place the belt around the pulley and adjust the tension of the belt. Then tighten the screws.

Tension = 2.0kg

Step 6 : Replace the PCB Plate.

Step 7 : Replace the Right Plate.

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3.11 Steel belt : removal and installation.

Step 1 : Remove Cover Left.

Step 2 : Remove Cover Right.

Step 3 : Remove the Y-rail.

Step 4 : Remove the Head Cover.

Step 5 : Loosen the two Steel Belt Tension Screws (Screws at Y Drive Pulley side of the Focus Plus).

Step 6 : Take of the Steel Belt from the Y Motor and Y Drive Pulley side.

Note :

To Reinstall the Steel Belt perform above steps in reversed order.

Caution :

Carry out the Steel Belt Tension Adjustment.

Steel Belt Tension Adjustment:

Step 1 : Set the Steel Belt in the middle of the Return Pulley and Motor Pulley

Step 2 : While moving the cursor left and right, turn the return pulley adjusting screws until the Steel Belt
does not tend to come off the pulley or move across the pulley.

Step 3 : When the belt adjustment is completed, use a belt tension jig to adjust the tension.
Move the cursor to the right position and measure the deflection of the belt at the center of the Y-
rail.

Specification value : Between 95g and 100g

Step 4 : Finally, move the cursor left and right to check for belt skew.

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3.12. Mainboard

Replace the Mainboard

Step 1 : Remove the PCB Plate.

Step 2 : Disconnect the connectors.

Step 3 : Loosen the 6 screws.

Step 4 : Remove the Mainboard.

Note :

To Reinstall the Mainboard perform above steps in reversed order.

Warning :

Check the DIP switch settings on the board.

The position of the DIP switches determines the type of machine where the board will be
used.

Focus Plus Þ DSW1 1-3 ON

2-4 OFF

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3.13. Media Front Sensor : removal and installation.

Step 1 : Remove the Left and Right Covers.

Step 2 : Remove the Y-rail.

Step 3 : Remove the PCB box.

Step 4 : Disconnect connector J03 of the PCB plate.

Step 5 : Loosen left and right of the Front Plate Assembly the two remaining screws.

Step 6 : Slightly pull towards you the Front Plate Assembly.

Step 7 : Remove the Media Front Sensor by removing the screw in the front (1 screw).

Note :

To Reinstall the Media Front Cover perform above steps in reversed order.

Caution :

Before the installation of the Front Paper Sensor, insert the adjustment pin into the
sensor bracket.

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3.14. Laser

Step 1 : Remove the Sensor Head Cover.

Step 2 : Remove the Right Cover.

Step 3 : Remove the Left Cover.

Step 4 : Remove the Y-rail Cover.

Step 5 : Disconnect connector C3 of the head plate.

Step 6 : Remove the laser.

Note :

To Reinstall the Laser perform above steps in reversed order.

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4. EXPLODED VIEWS

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