Check up before processing

Wipe and clean the processor rollers

Check if the Rollers operate smoothly

Check if the developer temperature is precise or not.

Check if the processing delivery speed is normal or not.

Make sure if the developer is properly replenished as needed

Make sure if the circulating pump works normally

Make sure if water rinse and Arabic gum apply normally.

After processing 2-3 useless plates, processor can be operated normally

 

Possible factors of expediting the processor worsen

Developer temperature is too high or the temperature control is broken.

Water in conduits and filters were not completely released.

After rinsing a plate and putting it in water sink, water still remained on the plate and flowed backward to the processing tank.

If insufficient complement is in static statues, it may cause oxidation speed faster than supplied speed.

If insufficient complement is in dynamic statues, it may cause oxidation speed faster than supplied speed.

Not maintain circulating condition

Processor hasn’t used for a long time.

Replenishment pump is out of control.

No lids on the processing tank or original developer bottle expedites oxidation of developer

Run out of replenisher without replenishing

 

The most common problems happened during processing

Developer temperature is out of control and cannot reduce it.

Blocked filter causes a bad circulating system.

In flush water sector, if there is sludge on rollers, it would extrude the plates and developer backflow to the sector. Thus, developer would become weaker.

Plate is not handed horizontally when it loads into Processor.

Sludge in the 1st roller results in scratch on plate surface and makes image remove easily

Processor brush and roller pressure are uneven and make image unclear.

Water pressure is not enough or blocked, makes gum not attach to plate well, results in image removing.

Weaker developer causes laser marks.

Roller speed is not simultaneous, which will cause uneven image on the plate surface during processing.

Processor parameter setting is not as same as actual measure.

 

Recommendations of baking plate

Oven temperature: 225±5℃

Oven baking time: 5~10 minutes

 

Recommendations of handling plate

Carrying and unpacking plates should be handled with gloves.

Carry plate from case vertically to avoid bending.

Wear masks to avoid any breath moisture.


   
   
   
   

 

 
   


 

 
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