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FOR 3139, 3140 and 3141 PRINTERS

A new set of scanner filters for 3140 and 3141 printers matches the scanner spectral sensitivity to the RA papers for superior performance and outstanding work.

Benefits include:

• Dramatically reduced subject failures especially magenta/green and beach scenes (yellow/blue).
• Vastly improved uniformity of density especially in sequence shots such as beach or sky scenes.
• Improved backlit shot correction.
• Fluorescent light correction functional.
• Large groups of films can be assigned to common channels (usually 6 or 7) when using program 8.30.
• Speedup of 500 to 1000 c/h when using six or seven channels (DG500).
• Dramatically simplified QC prodecures.
• Significant reduction in makeovers and marked improvement of overall quality.
• Improved accuracy of filmtransport and Reduction in film scratching.

OVERVIEW

The FINISys Scanner Upgrade matches the spectral sensitivity of the scanner closely to the papers. Also included in the kit, is a set of rollers designed to improve the operation of the filmtransport (3141 Printer) or the Filmdeck Reliability Kit (3139/40 Printer).

SCANNER MODIFICATION

The scanner upgrade consists of dichroic filters for all 3 color sensors (blue, green and red). Rather than having a "universal" solution as is currently installed in the (FCS) printer - which gives only compromises (as different manufacturers products vary greatly, especially considering EP vs. RA process), the FINISys scanner is closely matched to the specifics of the paper.

FILM ROLLER MODIFICATION (3414 Printer)

The Filmtransport of the 3141 printer has some inherent weaknesses:

• Film slippage occurs during printing. This may be noticed occasionally when printing in 2 each mode, where the first print is slightly out of focus. Slippage also occurs at the scanstation - causing inaccurate scans - but is not noticed by eye. The modification to the filmtransport rollers prevents both incidents from occuring.
• Film scratching takes place at the large outer rollers on either side of the film transport. This is due to the low friction of the roller surface and because of the large diameter and weight of these. The FINISys solution eliminates scratches at these rollers.

FILM DECK MODIFICATION (3140 Printer)

This kit eliminates the troublesome Micro-switches used as notch sensors in the Filmdeck. The existing switches are used both to sense notches and return the sensing levers, which results in spring pressures which vary considerably over the life expectancy of the switch, causing inconsistent sensing points. Switch life is also very poor, with switch failures occuring approximately every 25,000 film rolls. Problems related to the microswitches are:

• Synch Failures, resulting in redos and missing prints.
• Black Lines, caused by frame misalignment, resulting in redos and paper waste.
• Unreliable Tests due to variations in frame alignment.
• More....

The filmdeck reliability improves the print quality, reduces maintenance, downtime and paper waste.

INSTALLATION

The Scanner Upgrade Kit is user installable. A comprehensive instruction package for qualified Maintenance and Quality Control Personnel is included with each kit. Installation by FINISys personnel can be requested as an option.

PRICING

Last updated: May 08, 1997
copyright FINISys Inc. 1997, author: R. Ganahl