Xanté P24 Plate Processor User guide

Brand: Xanté

Model: P24 Plate Processor

Type: User guide

Xanté P24 Plate Processor.

The Xanté P24 Plate Processor is a high-quality, easy-to-use plate processor that is perfect for small to medium-sized print shops. With its compact design and affordable price, the P24 is a great value for any print shop looking to improve its platemaking process.

The P24 features a number of advanced features that make it a great choice for any print shop. These features include:

Automatic plate loading and unloading
Adjustable brush pressure for optimal plate cleaning
Temperature-controlled developer for consistent results
Built-in vacuum pump for fast drying

Xanté P24 Plate Processor.

The P24 features a number of advanced features that make it a great choice for any print shop. These features include:

Automatic plate loading and unloading
Adjustable brush pressure for optimal plate cleaning
Temperature-controlled developer for consistent results
Built-in vacuum pump for fast drying

There are three brushes used on the PlateRunner; one in the Pre-wash and two in the Developer Section. The Pre-

wash Brush removes the plate’s protective cover before processing. In the Developer Section, two brushes assist the

development by mechanically removing emulsion from unexposed areas.

The brushes are set at the factory to work with Xante materials. Their settings need to be checked as the type of plate

and developer change, adjustments may be required.

The procedures for setting these brushes are described below.

NOTE: Correct brush pressure is critical to optimal performance of the PlateRunner. Brush pressure must be

adjusted as part of the processor setup procedure. A 5 and 6 mm Allen wrench and the calibration kit from Xante are

necessary for proper calibration.

Read through the entire procedure before attempting to set the brush pressures.

Setting the Pre-wash Brush

1. Bring the Processor to operating temperature and raise the Top Cover. Remove the Side Covers of the processor

and put the Main Cover Switch in Service Mode. Remove the Pre-wash Splashguard and place it on the input

tray to trigger the sensor.

2. Turn off the water supply and remove the Spraybar. Removing the roller assembly may make it easier to

perform the oeprations.

3. Set the RPM between 110 and 120 (approximately 80% for U.S. conﬁ gurations). On the front panel, select

SPEED

then select

PREWASH BRUSH

. The UP and DOWN arrows will allow you to set the RPMs.

PREWASH BRUSH. The UP and DOWN arrows will allow you to set the RPMs. PREWASH BRUSH

4. Place the Xante Tension Strip under the prewash brush and adjust the screws on each end of the brush

until the roller barely touches the Tension Strip. Then increase the pressure by turning the screw 1/4 turn

counterclockwise. Be sure that the pressure is even across the length of the brush.

Turning the adjustment screws clockwise will decrease the brush pressure. Turning the screws counterclockwise

will increase the brush pressure.

5. Replace the spraybar, splashguard, and roller assembly (if removed). Reinstall the side covers and turn on the

water supply.

PlateRunner Calibration Procedures

Setting the Developer Brush

1. Bring the Processor to operating temperature and raise the Top Cover. Remove the Side Covers of the

processor and put the Main Cover Switch in Service Mode. Remove the Developer Splashguard and place it

on the input tray to trigger the sensor.

2. Turn off the water supply and remove the rollers located before and after the developer brush rollers. (If the

developer tank does not have developer or is a new installation - ﬁ ll the developer tank with water to set the

brush pressure.)

3. Set the RPM between 110 and 120 (approximately 54% for U.S. conﬁ gurations). On the front panel, select

SPEED

then select

DEVELOPER

BRUSH

. The UP and DOWN arrows will allow you to set the RPMs.

BRUSH. The UP and DOWN arrows will allow you to set the RPMs. BRUSH

4. Feed the Tension Strip under the front of the brush and attach the AccuWeigh scale to the Tension Strip.

While the processor is running, set the scale’s pressure to 12.5oz. Hold the scale at a steady point and allow

the Tension Strip to feed under the roller. Adjust the screws on either end of the brush until the Tension

Strip begins to “slip” at 12.5oz. (or around 355g.). If using water in the developer tank - set the pressure to

14.5oz. (or 410g.).

Adjust both sides and check the pressure again after the adjustments are made. Check the pressure under

each side and in the middle (the middle may be slightly different than the side measurements).

5. The second brush is set similarly, however, the Tension Strip must be fed from the back of the brush because

of the spin direction of the brush.

Feed the Tension Strip under the back of the brush while the processor is running and set the scale’s pressure

to 9.5oz. (270g.). Hold the scale at a steady point and allow the Tension Strip to feed under the roller. Adjust

the screws in the brush pan, until the Tension Strip begins to “slip” at 9.5oz. (or around 270g.). For water,

set the pressure to 10.5oz. (or 300g.).

Turning the adjustment screws clockwise will decrease the brush pressure. Turning the screws

counterclockwise will increase the brush pressure. The adjustment screws for the second brush are located in

the brush pan, as shown in the photo above.

6. Replace the rollers and splashguards. Reinstall the side covers and turn on the water supply.

Rev-1: 11-28-2007

Xanté P24 Plate Processor User guide

Brand: Xanté

Model: P24 Plate Processor

Type: User guide

Xanté P24 Plate Processor.

The P24 features a number of advanced features that make it a great choice for any print shop. These features include:

Automatic plate loading and unloading
Adjustable brush pressure for optimal plate cleaning
Temperature-controlled developer for consistent results
Built-in vacuum pump for fast drying

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