Recent content by Repro_Pro

Hi Sinopoulos, I sent you a private message.

I have turned my older Windows workstations to Virtual Machines using VMWARE. This allows me to work on a modern computer under a current OS and keep using all my older systems with all the software I want to keep working with.

Or, when the replenisher lines got accidentally switched... You find out when your rush jobs' films come out undeveloped, the developer in the tank turns black and the tank gets so very dirty it takes hours to clean the mess. Ohhh those happy times...

Replenishing with Pods could make the film processor's maintenance easier than Rapid Access - and even happier times...

Seeking advice for the best practical method for short run printing. Possibly UV printing on semi-rigid, durable, transparent plastic substrate. Fine lines, thickness of at least 0.1 mm / 4 mil/ .004" must stay very sharp. Thanks.

The requirements mentioned are so very basic that almost any cheap modern office scanner or laser Multi Function Printer can easily handle. Best go for A3 size. However, many prepress graphic jobs require faithful color reproduction of drawings, photos, and previously printed art, as well as...

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I found the Diagnostics program you need, namely version 1.04A on an old 3.5" floppy. I shall email it, together with some info files etc. Concerning the motor Driver Board - you can find it at the upper section of the Electronics Crate that is located at the lower Right Hand Side of the Dolev.

Later today I shall check if I have the Diagnostics version for the 800v. Concerning the Lead Screw motor that is heating up, do you have a spare motor and a spare Driver Board for troubleshooting? In case you need any part, I have plenty of used Dolev 800 parts I kept from my older Dolevs.

I believe you still have the internal Vacuum Pump inside your Dolev 800V. It makes an audible sound once a film is loaded and it stops working when film is unloaded from the drum. You will be able to see it if you open the lower back cover. If you have a stand alone compressor belonging to the...

First, try to reach the diagnostics program menu from your Dolev Control Panel. You want to test the Mechanics BTW, what model is your Dolev - is it 800P, 800V or 800v2? Different Micro versions need different Diagnostics program versions.

You should run the Diagnostics program to try to isolate the probable cause. I can upload/send the program if you don't have it.

The motor over-heating probably indicates it is working too hard pushing the carriage. Perhaps there is an obstacle on the track? Or, the track may need cleaning and lubrication (with thin Silicone Oil). It may also indicate that the motor is at the end of its' life, but I think it is unlikely...

Such distorted images are usually caused by film not being held flat by vacuum during the actual exposure. Try exposing a sheet of film while the covers are open and watch the carriage run. Watch if all movements are smooth with no obstruction or interferences.

It is my experience that applying a correction curve on top of an existing curve produced unexpected results. Applying just one Tone Reproduction Curve always worked well. However, perhaps it was an over-complicated calculation for our particular old rip (Brisque).