config password

[NJservice]

Does anyone know the password for configuring an MCE Trendsetter to a different product?

[ansoft]

what do you mean? Changing the laser power, the surface depth etc? I think there is no chance, because Kodak guys lock the Trendsetter. I have the same problem?
If you share a good experience I will be happy.

[zombie]

It's a unique password for every machine. There is one solution, but it's not cheap.

[DGaynor56]

MCEs are licensed with a dongle

[nemo]

Does anyone know the password for configuring an MCE Trendsetter to a different product?

NJService, I see you are providing service for Trendsetters... how come you don't know this?
Configuration passwords were used before the introduction of CFL quite a few years ago. Now, the machine and head type, performance and output are set in the license files

[ansoft]

Sorry Gents,
But I have very dummy question. I buy and pay a Trendsetter. It is absolutely mine and I can do whatever I want. Suddenly, I realize that my Trendsetter has a key, which is not mine, but Kodak property. If I want this key, they will say NO NO NO this is Kodak dongle for a trained engineer. Therefore, I cannot make some tests for new plates etc. Isn't it strange? Anyway I fully paid the Trendsetter. It is a good machine, but ....

Best Regards

[PACH]

Sorry Gents,
But I have very dummy question. I buy and pay a Trendsetter. It is absolutely mine and I can do whatever I want. Suddenly, I realize that my Trendsetter has a key, which is not mine, but Kodak property. If I want this key, they will say NO NO NO this is Kodak dongle for a trained engineer. Therefore, I cannot make some tests for new plates etc. Isn't it strange? Anyway I fully paid the Trendsetter. It is a good machine, but ....

Best Regards

Correct. You bought the Platesetter to output plates. They do NOT want you to make any changes to the system so they brought in the security Dongle that only Kodak engineers have. This only applies to the latest Magnus platesetters and Trendsetters. On the earlier machines you could make any changes that you wanted. It is a bit like when you buy a PC and you want a special Driver. You have to buy or if you are VERY good you can get it from other sources.

[ansoft]

Dear PACH,
I am very curious about it. Consider the following case- I have a Trendsetter and it is absolutely mine (I paid everything to Kodak). I want to increase/decrease the laser power. Why I want to do this? Because the Trendsetter is MINE, not Kodak's! The answer is- call a service engineer and he/she will change what you want. But they will charge me a lot for service contract.... The same case is if I have a wardrobe and you have the key for it. Isn't it ridiculous? If I succeed to break the machine, Kodak engineer will come and charge me for the damage.
I am just considering a case...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Gents in the Forum!!!

[PACH]

Dear PACH,
I am very curious about it. Consider the following case- I have a Trendsetter and it is absolutely mine (I paid everything to Kodak). I want to increase/decrease the laser power. Why I want to do this? Because the Trendsetter is MINE, not Kodak's! The answer is- call a service engineer and he/she will change what you want. But they will charge me a lot for service contract.... The same case is if I have a wardrobe and you have the key for it. Isn't it ridiculous? If I succeed to break the machine, Kodak engineer will come and charge me for the damage.
I am just considering a case...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Gents in the Forum!!!

You have to be a trained engineer to use the software that drives the Thermal Head.

Hapyy Xmas a New Year to all.

[Ozkan Hangisi]

In Prosetter and in Suprasetter, user can adjust focus and laser power easily. Even Heidelberg sells its own saphira plates, user is free to set up any other plates. Adjustment procedure is not included in a diagnostic/service program. It is under engine manager and user interface without any password. Exposing and evaluating tests are very easy. And in my opinion this way is fair for a machine owner.