EXHIBIT 10.9
Certain portions of this Exhibit have been deleted and filed separately with the
Commission pursuant to Rule 406. (Spaces corresponding to deleted portions
appear in brackets with asterisks.)
SUPPLY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made as of the 2nd day of May 1991, between Polychrome
Corporation, a Division of Sun Chemical Corporation, a Delaware Corporation
having its principal offices at 137 Alexander Street, Yonkers, New York 10702
("POLYCHROME"), and Printware, Inc. a Minnesota Corporation, having its
principal offices at 1385 Mendota Heights Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55120
("PRINTWARE").
WHEREAS, POLYCHROME and PRINTWARE have cooperated in and made valuable
contributions to the development of digital laser platemaking systems (the
"SYSTEMS"), comprised of tangible and intangible components including equipment,
consumables, technical services, know-how and proprietary and confidential
information ("SYSTEMS COMPONENTS"); and
WHEREAS, each party intends to sell SYSTEMS bearing its own label to third
parties on its own account; and
WHEREAS, in order to offer comprehensive SYSTEMS for sale to third parties, each
party wishes to obtain certain SYSTEMS COMPONENTS from the other;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree to the following:
1.0 DEFINITIONS
1.1 POLYCHROME shall mean Polychrome Corporation, Polychrome Ltd.,
Polychrome G.m.b.H., Polychrome France S.A.R.L., and any subsidiary or affiliate
of any one of them.
1.2 PRODUCTS shall mean those tangible SYSTEMS COMPONENTS set forth on SCHEDULE
1.2, attached hereto. From time to time during the term of this Agreement, the
parties may add or delete PRODUCTS covered by the Agreement upon mutual written
agreement.
1.3 SERVICES shall mean those services more specifically described in Section 7
below.
1.4 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION shall mean all information which is disclosed by
either party to the other in connection with this Agreement and is specifically
designated in writing as such (or if disclosed orally, confirmed in writing
within thirty (30) days of such disclosure). CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION does not
include information which is or becomes a matter of public knowledge without the
fault of the recipient party; was known to recipient party prior to disclosure
to it by the other party; or was or is received by the recipient party from a
third person under circumstances permitting its disclosure. CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION shall be used solely for purposes contemplated by this Agreement
including provision of SERVICES and installation, operation, maintenance,
support and development of the PRODUCTS furnished hereunder. CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION shall be protected by the recipient from disclosure to others to the
same extent it would protect its own confidential or proprietary information.
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1.5 TERM shall mean the period of two (2) years commencing on April 1, 1991 and
terminating on March 31, 1993; provided that this Agreement shall be
automatically renewed for successive one-year terms unless either party gives
the other written notice of termination at least one hundred and eighty (180)
days prior to the end of the term then in effect.
1.6 TERRITORY shall mean the United States, Canada and Europe.
2.0 DELIVERY
2.1 All PRODUCTS shall be sold F.O.B. point of manufacture, and according to
the ordering party's written instructions. Risk of loss and title shall pass
when goods are placed with a common carrier.
2.2 The supplying party shall ship PRODUCTS in accordance with Purchase Orders,
packaged in adequate boxes or containers. Any Purchase Order terms and
conditions at variance with or in addition to those of this Agreement shall be
of no force and effect. The supplying party shall apply labels to and insert
health and safety information in the boxes and containers. The supplying party
shall additionally label those products which it supplies with the ordering
party's logo and mark. The ordering party shall furnish all appropriate copy
and artwork therefor at its expense.
2.3 The supplying party shall set and confirm delivery schedules immediately
upon receipt of a Purchase Order. When existing priorities and schedules
prevent strict compliance with requested delivery dates, orders will be entered
as closely as possible to the requested delivery date and the ordering party
will be advised of the actual shipping schedule. If a supplying party cannot
ship
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duly ordered PRODUCTS within (30) days of dates requested the ordering party
may cancel the order in whole, or in part, with no penalties or charges as
otherwise defined under Section 3.
2.4 Upon request, a supplying party shall assist the receiving party in
preparing such documentation as may be required to export any products to or
perform SERVICES at locations outside the country of origin, but all fees and
costs shall be for the receiving party's account.
3.0 PRICES
3.1 Unit prices shall be as set forth in SCHEDULE 1.2, subject to the
provisions for price adjustments herein. Prices are firm for the first twelve
(12) months of this Agreement, except prices may be decreased at any time.
Price decreases will apply to all orders shipped on or after the effective date
of the decrease.
3.2 After the initial twelve (12) months, prices may be increased no more than
once per twelve (12) month period and then only provided the party increasing
the price gives the other party at least ninety (90) days notification before
the effective date of any such price change. In the event of a price increase
notification the purchasing party may increase PRODUCT quantities purchased at
the then present price provided delivery is requested prior to the price
increase date; provided, however, that any such increased order shall be made in
good faith and in a commercially reasonable manner (taking into account such
factors as historical order figures). Either party, after receipt of written
notification of a price increase, may terminate this Agreement without further
liability. In the event of such termination, the parties agree to accept
shipments and to deliver units under the then scheduled Purchase Orders.
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3.3 The foregoing notwithstanding, in the event the established pricing is not
industry competitive or does not provide reasonable gross margins for either
party, the parties agree to renegotiate prices in good faith. In the event
reasonably industry-competitive pricing with reasonable margins is not achieved
for any reasons, either party may terminate this Agreement upon one hundred and
eighty (180) days' written notice and neither party shall have any further
liability to the other.
4.0 PAYMENTS
4.1 Terms of payment shall be net 30 days from date of invoice (which shall not
precede shipment). For Polychrome Corporation, any payment mailed on or before,
and for non-domestic POLYCHROME affiliates a wire transfer sent before, the
thirtieth day from the date of invoice shall be deemed to have been made within
the 30 day period. POLYCHROME shall receive an additional $3,000 discount for
each complete SYSTEM (i.e., platesetter and RIP system) purchased for the
continental United States with SERVICES (as set forth in Section 6.2) fully paid
for within fifteen (15) days. All accounts unpaid after 30 days by either party
shall bear interest at the rate of one percent (1%) per month.
4.2 Each party reserves the right to suspend further deliveries if the other
fails to pay for any one shipment when payment becomes due and does not cure
within ten (10) days of written notice of such nonpayment.
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5.0 ORDERS
5.1 Each party will provide to the other an initial ninety (90) day Blanket
Purchase Order for PRODUCTS and SERVICES, plus a forecast for the six (6) months
immediately following the ninety (90) day period. Purchase Orders for the
months subsequent to the initial 90 day Blanket Purchase Order will be provided
monthly with each having a sixty (60) day lead time. Subsequent six (6) month
forecasts will be provided quarterly. Each party will advise the other of
significant forecast changes if they occur.
5.2 Blanket Purchase Order Releases and Subsequent Purchase Order Deferments or
Cancellations.
Either party may alter specific delivery dates or cancel orders specified in the
above in writing. The degree of penalty is based upon the lead time given.
A party may, without cost, upon more than seven (7) days written notice prior to
scheduled shipment dates, defer shipment of any PRODUCT up to sixty (60) days.
Delivery deferments provided within seven (7) days for same shall be subject to
a deferment charge of 7% of the invoice price.
A party may request an advance in a scheduled shipment date and the supplying
party will use its reasonable best efforts to meet the requested delivery, at
no additional cost.
A party shall have the right to cancel any shipment scheduled for delivery
under any acknowledged Purchase Order by written notice of cancellation prior
to the scheduled delivery date if such party is not in default of its
obligations under this Agreement at time of such notice. In any such case,
the canceling party shall remit, within thirty (30) days following
cancellation notice, a cancellation fee according to the following schedule:
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Days before scheduled Cancellation fee as
shipment date that percentage of invoice price
cancellation notice received
0 - 30 days 30%
31 - 60 days 10%
61 - or more 0%
5.3 Changes. By mutual agreement an order may be suspended or changes may be
made in quantity, model types, options, place of delivery, methods of shipment,
or other particulars. If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the
price of the PRODUCTS or in the time required for performance, the supplying
party shall promptly notify the requesting party and an equitable adjustment
shall be made. No changes shall be effective unless agreed to in writing by
both parties.
6.0 SERVICES
6.1 PRINTWARE shall provide POLYCHROME and POLYCHROME's present and prospective
customers with SYSTEMS sales and technical support for charge or no charge to
POLYCHROME depending upon the nature of services specified below. Whether for
charge or no charge, PRINTWARE will use best efforts to provide these SERVICES
in a timely and quality manner when requested by POLYCHROME.
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6.2 No Charge Services
POLYCHROME shall require SERVICES throughout the continental United States from
PRINTWARE during the initial Term of this Agreement and the price of SYSTEMS
sold to POLYCHROME in the continental United States already includes the cost of
the following SERVICES:
1) PRODUCT lead qualification training for POLYCHROME's sales
organization.
2) The marketing and selling of SYSTEMS (except consumable supplies) to
customer leads provided by POLYCHROME.
3) Achieving SYSTEM acceptance by the end user.
4) Providing computer software support.
5) On-site warranty services.
In the continental United States, upon ninety (90) days' notice, POLYCHROME may
elect not to use the above listed SERVICES (other than warranty services) from
PRINTWARE and PRINTWARE will reduce prices for SYSTEMS sold to POLYCHROME to the
same prices as sold to Polychrome Europe. However, any POLYCHROME order placed
for a customer which had, within the prior one hundred and twenty (120) days,
received a SYSTEM proposal (prepared with PRINTWARE assistance as contemplated
above) will be sold at the price that includes the above-listed SERVICES.
Otherwise, all orders placed will be billed at the price in effect at the time
of order. If, at a later date, POLYCHROME again requests PRINTWARE to provide
such SERVICES, then PRINTWARE will provide these SERVICES on a quality and
timely basis and charge POLYCHROME at the then published rates (which shall be
reasonably based upon PRINTWARE's current rates, attached hereto as SCHEDULE
6.1) or on a time and materials basis.
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In Europe, POLYCHROME will not require PRINTWARE's SERVICES (other than
warranty services). PRODUCT prices from PRINTWARE to POLYCHROME in these
territories will not include SERVICES costs. If POLYCHROME requests PRINTWARE
to provide SERVICES, then PRINTWARE will provide these SERVICES on a timely
and quality basis and charge POLYCHROME at the then published rates (which
shall be reasonably based upon PRINTWARE's current rates, attached hereto as
SCHEDULE 6.1), including reasonable expenses of travel from the United States
as necessary.
6.3 It is expressly agreed that in performing SERVICES, PRINTWARE will be
acting as POLYCHROME's limited agent as directly related to the provision of
SERVICES hereunder. In performing SERVICES, PRINTWARE shall conduct itself as
POLYCHROME's fiduciary with regard to customer relations and sensitive
commercial information.
7.0 ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF THE PARTIES
7.1 Each party further agrees to the following:
a) To make available to the other at no charge, in the United States
training for technical support and applications sufficient to foster and promote
sales and service of the SYSTEMS. However, the party requiring training will
pay for all travel and living expenses incurred by its designated trainees.
b) To supply to the other, at no charge, a reasonable amount of sales and
technical support literature in English for all PRODUCTS sold.
c) To advise the other party promptly of any modifications or
improvements to the PRODUCTS and offer them to such other party. The supplying
party agrees that any such
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modifications or improvements shall not be installed into PRODUCTS sold to
the ordering party without written consent by the latter, which consent shall
not be unreasonably withheld.
d) As to equipment, to stock and supply spare parts, accessories, options
and supplies for the PRODUCTS sold by it to the other party during the TERM, any
renewals thereof, and for five (5) years after any individual PRODUCT is
discontinued, whichever occurs first, at prices discounted at least 30% from the
then current price list, which is to be provided no later than July 1, 1991.
Spare parts for PRODUCTS shall be shipped, subject to availability, within two
(2) weeks after receipt of order and shall not be subject to any quantity
limitations. Each party intends to stock spare parts adequate to meet routine
needs of its customers, but the supplying party shall ship emergency orders for
spare parts to locations designated by the requesting party by the most
expeditious method by 5:00 P.M. of its local time the day following receipt of
the emergency order.
e) As to consumables (including plates and chemistry), to provide (itself
or through a suitable alternative supplier) a continuing supply for five (5)
years from the expiration of this Agreement.
f) To advertise and otherwise promote the SYSTEMS at its own expense to
an extent determined in its sole discretion.
g) To market the PRODUCTS under its own trade name or trademark and not
to use any trade name, trademark and/or logo of the other party or any which may
be considered confusingly similar to those used by such other party. If a party
requests the other to label PRODUCTS, packaging or any other material for such
requesting party's benefit, the requesting
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party shall indemnify and hold the other party harmless from any and all
infringement claims, losses or liabilities arising therefrom.
h) To comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to the
sale, use, packaging and labeling of the PRODUCTS, including, but not limited to
those related to OSHA, Right to Know legislation, and export/import of goods,
with the cooperation of the other party as set out herein. All taxes, duties,
fees, insurance and like costs incurred in connection with the sale of PRODUCTS
under this Agreement, shall be for the purchasing party's account.
8.0 WARRANTY
8.1 Each party warrants that the PRODUCTS shall conform to the specifications
attached hereto as SCHEDULE 8.1 ("SPECIFICATIONS") and shall be free from
defects in materials or workmanship (a) as to hardware, for ninety (90) days
from installation, (but in no event more than two hundred and seventy (270) days
from the date of shipment), and (b), as to consumables, for twelve (12) months
from date of shipment. Each party disclaims all other warranties, express or
implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. Warranty will be further subject to the condition that the
PRODUCTS have not been modified or altered without approval of the supplying
party and have been stored, maintained and used with the appropriate processing
equipment and chemistry as directed by the supplying party. A party's sole
obligation on account of breach of warranty is to replace or repair defective
PRODUCT, or at its discretion to issue a credit for same. The providing party
retains the right to inspect any PRODUCT alleged to be defective. In no event
shall either party be liable for any damages, whether direct, indirect,
incidental or consequential.
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9.0 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS INDEMNITY
9.1 Each party shall defend (at its expense) and indemnify the other in any and
all suits brought by any third party for infringement of any proprietary right
by reason of any PRODUCT furnished under this Agreement and its use, unless such
infringement is caused by unauthorized modification of same by the receiving
party. Each party shall notify the other promptly of any notice of claim of
infringement and the manufacturing party shall have sole control of the defense
of any action on such claim and all negotiations for its settlement or
compromise. Each party shall reasonably cooperate in the defense of any alleged
infringement as reasonably requested by the other. Neither party shall be
responsible for any costs, expenses or compromises made without the allegedly
infringing party's prior written consent. Obligations under this section shall
survive this Agreement.
10.0 DISTRIBUTION
10.1 In partial consideration of contributions to the development of the
SYSTEMS, including the provision of input of a confidential and proprietary
nature, the fiduciary elements of this Agreement, and POLYCHROME's substantial
investment in building a market for the SYSTEMS in the continental United States
and Europe, PRINTWARE shall manufacture SYSTEMS as an OEM (private label)
exclusively for POLYCHROME among metal lithographic plate manufacturers and
POLYCHROME agrees to purchase its requirements for SYSTEMS exclusively from
PRINTWARE. Notwithstanding the foregoing, PRINTWARE reserves the right to sell
SYSTEMS under its own label directly, as an OEM (other than as qualified above)
and through dealer/distributors.
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10.2 The OEM exclusivity set forth in Section 10.1 is further conditioned upon
POLYCHROME's purchase of a minimum of seventy-five (75) SYSTEMS during the
initial two-year term of this Agreement. Loss of exclusivity shall be
POLYCHROME's only liability for failure to meet such minimum.
11.0 NEW PRODUCTS, TECHNOLOGY, AND RIGHT TO MANUFACTURE
In consideration of the close cooperation of the parties in developing the
SYSTEMS, the valuable resources each has expended in such development efforts,
the mutual interest in fostering future developments, and the anticipated
commercial value of same, the parties specifically agree as follows:
11.1 All information disclosed or generated during the course of SYSTEMS
development will be deemed to be CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION as defined under
Section 1.4 of this Agreement.
11.2 In the event the active collaboration of the parties generates patentable
subject matter, the parties will cooperate in preparation and prosecution of a
patent application (including execution of assignments of rights to each party
equally) and will share expenses equally. However, if one party chooses not to
pursue any application for patent, the other may proceed at its sole expense and
retain sole title, right and interest thereto, but nothing shall relieve either
party of its duty to cooperate in good faith with the other in the
application/prosecution process.
11.3 Any additional PRODUCTS developed as a result of mutual cooperation may be
added to the list of PRODUCTS and shall be sold and bought under this Agreement
for prices to be negotiated in good faith.
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11.4 Unless otherwise agreed, each party will bear its own development expenses.
11.5 In the event this Agreement is terminated by POLYCHROME pursuant to Section
13.1 (A) or (B) or PRINTWARE elects to cease manufacturing any PRODUCT,
PRINTWARE shall offer to POLYCHROME the right of first refusal in all
proprietary rights to such PRODUCT (including trade secrets, patents, licenses
or other entitlement) necessary or desirable to make, have made, use and sell
such PRODUCT on mutually agreeable terms and conditions to be negotiated in good
faith. In the event this Agreement is terminated by PRINTWARE pursuant to
Section 13.1(A) or (B), POLYCHROME shall provide to PRINTWARE full authority and
information adequate for PRINTWARE to approach POLYCHROME's vendors to directly
source as an OEM any PRODUCT plate processing equipment, chemistry or supplies.
12.0 EXCLUSIVITY
12.1 In consideration of past and future contributions to development of the
SYSTEMS, the fiduciary elements of this Agreement, and POLYCHROME's substantial
investment in building a market for the SYSTEMS, PRINTWARE agrees that during
the TERM or any renewal thereof, (a) it will purchase all of its requirements
for OPC plates, plate processing equipment and plate processing chemistry from
POLYCHROME, and (b) it will not enter into any OPC sensitized material or metal
plate procurement relationship with any entity that manufactures, markets or
sells printing plates, plate processing equipment or chemistry. If POLYCHROME
is unable to achieve a selling price to PRINTWARE of 41% off the then-current
list price per foot for OPC-D plates by January 1, 1992, PRINTWARE may thereupon
seek to purchase (only) such plates from
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third parties (and, in such case, POLYCHROME may also purchase its
requirements pursuant to Paragraph 12.2 from third parties as well).
12.2 In consideration of past and future contribution to the development of
SYSTEMS (including the Models 1440 ES and MP platesetters, the Model 1440 MP
ZipRip raster image processor and associated consumables), the fiduciary
elements of this Agreement and PRINTWARE's substantial investment in SYSTEMS and
market development, during the TERM of this Agreement and any renewal thereof,
POLYCHROME agrees to purchase all its requirements for digital laser platemakers
meeting the specific description in Schedule 1.2 from PRINTWARE. During the
initial two-year TERM of this Agreement only, POLYCHROME agrees to purchase all
its requirements for related IR-sensitive zinc oxide paper plates from
PRINTWARE.
13.0 TERMINATION
13.1 PRINTWARE or POLYCHROME will have the right to immediately
terminate this Agreement and/or any Purchase Orders hereunder if the other
party:
A) makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver, trustee in
bankruptcy or similar officer is appointed to take charge of all or part of its
property, and/or is adjudged bankrupt, or
B) neglects or fails to perform or observe any existing or future material
obligations(s) to the other party (including failure to meet SPECIFICATIONS and
late delivery by more than 30 days) under this Agreement, and such condition(s)
is not remedied within thirty (30) days after written notice thereof has been
given particularizing the default.
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13.2 Upon the termination of this Agreement each party shall promptly deliver to
the other all price lists, information, brochures and such other pertinent
documentation of the PRODUCTS or the requirements of customers as it may
possess.
13.3 Neither party shall use or disclose to any other person CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION for a period of five (5) years from the termination of this
AGREEMENT.
14.0 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
14.1 The waiver by either party of a breach of this Agreement by the other shall
not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach.
14.2 PRINTWARE and POLYCHROME each shall act as principals in all respects
concerning this Agreement and neither of them shall hold itself out as the agent
of the other, except as otherwise provided herein. Each party shall keep the
other free from all expenses and costs other than those that may be specifically
authorized by the other in writing.
14.3 All notices and requests required or authorized hereunder shall be given in
writing either by personal delivery to the party to whom notice is to be given,
or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by confirmed
facsimile or telex and the date upon which any such notice is received shall be
deemed to be the date of such notice, irrespective of the date appearing
therein. Each notice shall be addressed as follows (or to such other address as
either party may designate pursuant to this paragraph):
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If to POLYCHROME:
POLYCHROME CORPORATION
137 Alexander Street
Yonkers, New York 10702
Attn: William R. Palafox
Director, Imaging Systems
If to PRINTWARE:
PRINTWARE, INC.
1385 Mendota Heights Road
St. Paul, Minnesota 55120
Attn: Daniel A. Baker
14.4 In any action by either party to collect the purchase price of the PRODUCTS
or to otherwise enforce any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party
shall be entitled to reimbursement of its reasonable attorneys' fees. Under no
circumstances shall either party be liable for consequential damages.
14.5 This Agreement shall be governed by, and for all purposes be construed and
deemed to be a contract made under and pursuant to, the laws of the State of
Minnesota (without giving effect to any choice of law provisions thereunder).
14.6 If any provision hereof shall be determined to be illegal or unenforceable,
the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and
shall remain in full force and effect.
14.7 Each party hereto shall be relieved of its obligations hereunder to the
extent that fulfillment of such obligations shall be prevented by any occurrence
beyond the reasonable control of the party affected thereby.
14.8 The captions and headings set forth herein are for convenience and
reference only.
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14.9 Neither party shall assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations
hereunder without the prior written consent (which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld in the case of a requested assignment to an affiliate or
subsidiary or to a purchaser or transferee of all or substantially all of the
assets of a party) of the other and any attempt to do so will be null and void.
14.10 This Agreement, including the Schedules attached hereto, contains the
entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof
and may be changed only by written amendment signed by the parties. Any prior
understandings and agreements between the parties are merged herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the
date first written above.
PRINTWARE, INC. POLYCHROME CORPORATION
By: /s/ D. V. Mager By: /s/ Donald O. Wheeler
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Title: President Title: President
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SCHEDULE 1.2
POLYCHROME PRICE LIST TO PRINTWARE
April 15, 1991
POLYCHROME CONSUMABLES:
1. OPC-D ALUMINUM PRINTING PLATES (1 ROLL/CARTON):
- Specially formulated laser-exposable printing plates on .150mm thick
graphic arts quality aluminum substrate. Capable of 50,000 copy run
lengths.
- Roll sizes:
-9-3/8" x 147 feet
-10" x 147 feet
-11" x 147 feet
-13-3/8" x 147 feet
-14-1/2" x 147 feet
-15" x 147 feet
-15-1/2" x 147 feet
-16" x 147 feet
- Additional sizes available on request. 20 roll minimum order required.
OEM LIST OEM
USA USA EUROPE
--- ---- ------
(US $) (BRITISH
POUNDS
STERLING)
- Per square foot of roll plate material. .[**] . 1.80
- Per square meter of roll plate material . . . . . . . . .[**]
2. OPC-D ALUMINUM PRINTING PLATES (CUT SHEETS, 50 PLATES/PACKAGE):
- Specifically formulated laser-exposable printing plates on graphic arts
quality aluminum substrate.
- Up to 50,000 run length for 0.150mm thickness.
- Up to 100,000 for greater thickness.
OEM LIST OEM
USA USA EUROPE
--- ---- ------
(US $) (BRITISH
POUNDS
STERLING)
- 0.150mm thickness
- Per quare foot . . . . . . . . . . [**] . 1.70
- Per square meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [**]
- 0.200mm thickness
- Per square foot. . . . . . . . . . [**] . 1.75
- Per square meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [**]
- 0.300mm thickness
- Per square foot. . . . . . . . . . [**] . 1.78
- Per square meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [**]
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Brackets with asterisks correspond to deleted text that is subject to a
confidential treatment request filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 406.
CONFIDENTIAL 1
POLYCHROME CONSUMABLES (CONTINUED):
OEM LIST OEM
USA USA EUROPE
--- ---- ------
(US $) (BRITISH
POUNDS
STERLING)
3. OPC-D LIQUID TONER CONCENTRATE
- Liter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.50. 120.00 . 49.36
- 1/2 Liter bottle . . . . . . . . . . 42.75. 60.00
4. OPC-D LIQUID TONER DILUTED 30:1
- Case (6 x 1 qt). . . . . . . . . . . 33.84. 56.40
- 5 Litre containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.35
5. OPC-D DEVELOPER
- 5 gallon cubitainer. . . . . . . . . 42.00. 84.93
- 5 Litre containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75
6. POLYCHROME FINISHING GUM
- Gallon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.18. 26.93
- 5 Litre containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
POLYCHROME EQUIPMENT:
OEM LIST OEM
USA USA EUROPE
--- ---- ------
(US $) (BRITISH
POUNDS
STERLING)
1. OPC 450 TABLETOP PLATE PROCESSOR:
- Specially designed for Polychrome's OPC plates. Develop, wash, gum, dry
functions.
- Thermostatically-controlled developer heater.
- Variable speed control, manual start/stop.
- With delivery table and stand.
[**] . 8,738. .[**]
2. OPC 450 PLATE PROCESSOR OPTIONS:
- Converts 450 tabletop processor to upright model
- Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205. . 275. . 95
- Delivery Table . . . . . . . . . . . 121. . 162. . 56
3. OPC 450 "SUPER" PLATE PROCESSOR:
- Deluxe version of 450 model. Additional features include: plate
transport system auto sensor start-up, auto stop at end of plate
developing cycle, auto developer and gum replenishment, stand and
delivery table.
[**] . 10,709 [**]
4. OPC 450 PLATE PROCESSOR SPARE PARTS:
- Pending
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Brackets with asterisks correspond to deleted text that is subject to a
confidential treatment request filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 406.
CONFIDENTIAL 2
JOINT
U.S. SALES OEM
---------- ---
1440 MP PLATESETTER-ZIPRIP SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . $[**] $[**]
1440 MP PLATESETTER - 220V.
System includes:
- Computer-to-metal-printing-plate imaging
capability for 1st-generation output
- 1200x1200 dpi resolution
- 98 pica maximum plate width
- 90 pica maximum imageable region
- Variable imaging length
- 40" per minute imaging speed
- Compatible with 1440 MP Plate media
- 120 lip halftone capability
- Liquid toner technology
- Operator key-pad with on-line diagnostics
- Automatic media cutter
- 1440 MP ZipRip
1440 MP PLATESETTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $[**] $[**]
1440 MP ZIPRIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,995 $12,995
1440 ZIPRIP-TM- OPTIONS
Hard Disk Drives
- 105 MB hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,350 $880
- 210 MB hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,225 $1,445
Internal Memory Upgrades
- 4 MB RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 $975
- 16 MB RAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000 $3,900
1440 MP PRODUCT OPTIONS
Choice of one interpreter:
- Printstyle-TM- (PostScript-Registered
Trademark- compatible). . . . . . . . . . . . . $N/C $N/C
- Printset-TM- (Printware native command set) . . $N/C $N/C
- Autologic-Registered Trademark- ICL subset. . . $1,000 $650
Automatic Converter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $695 $550
- Automatic converter used to convert (etch)
1440 Zinc Oxide Plates
Optical Mastering System (on-line storage of data;
high-speed access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,040 $12,375
- IBM-PS/2 model 30 Mastering Host, keyboard,
monitor, SCSI cable, Printware optical master
software, documentation
- Optical Mastering Station: 2-400MB WORM disk
drives, 20MB hard disk
Mass Storage Options:
- 800MB Optical Disk Drive (WORM), 400MB on-line
per side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 $3,250
- 800MB Optical Disk Media (400MB per side) . . . $150 $120
Diagnostics Option:
- 1440 Information Terminal for diagnostic
information and operational status of 1440
Platesetter/Image Processor . . . . . . . . . . $550 $385
1440 Platesetter Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $790 $555
- Sturdy stand designed to hold the 1440 Platesetter.
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PRINTWARE CONSUMABLES OEM
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1440 Toner (6 x 1 qt.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58/box
1440 Dispersant (6 x 1 qt.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25/box
1440 Conversion/Fountain Solution Concentrate
- 4 x 1 concen. gallon/box--mixes 5 liquid gallons
per 1 dry gallon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $280/box
- 4 x 1 quart/box--mixes 1 liquid gallon in each
container provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69/box
1440 Non-ferrocyanide Fountain Solution Concentrate for
magnetic ink users
- 4 x 1 concen. gallon/box--mixes 10 liquid gallons
per 1 dry gallon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69/box
1440 Standard Zinc Oxide Plates (2 rolls/carton):
- 8" x 400 feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $[**]/roll
- 9" x 400 feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [**]/roll
- 10" x 400 feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [**]/roll
- 11" x 400 feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [**]/roll
- 12" x 400 feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [**]/roll
- 12-9/16" x 400 feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [**]/roll
- 15" x 400 feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [**]/roll
- additional sizes available upon request
1440 Premium Zinc Oxide Plates (2 rolls/carton):
- Specially formulated laser plates developed for
long-run use with the 1440.
Premium plates offer up to 10,000 run length.
- 8" x 400 feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $[**]/roll
- 9" x 400 feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [**]/roll
- 10" x 400 feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [**]/roll
- 11" x 400 feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [**]/roll
- 12" x 400 feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [**]/roll
- 14-9/16" x 400 feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [**]/roll
- 15" x 400 feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [**]/roll
- additional sizes available upon request
JOINT
U.S. SALES OEM
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PRINTWARE TYPEFACE LIBRARY
Downloadable typeface packages (4 typefaces/package):
SPECIFY MAC OR DOS
1 - 5 packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $149/pkg. $105/pkg.
6 - 10 packages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139/pkg. $97/pkg.
11 - 24 packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129/pkg. $90/pkg.
25 - 49 packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $119/pkg. $83/pkg.
50 and up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109/pkg. $76/pkg.
FontHelper Installation Kit - PC Screen Font
Generation Program
- Microsoft Windows or Xerox Ventura
Publisher versions - please specify. . . . $50/each $35/each
Using fonts in multi-host environments:
- 35 RESIDENT SCREEN FONTS: for Macintosh
users only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125 $90
- MAC: screen fonts for downloadable
typeface packages*. . . . . . . . . . . .$50/first pkg $35/first pkg
- PC: character width tables for
downloadable typeface packages.*. . . . .$25/add'l pkg $18/add'l pkg
FontHelper Installation Kit needed to create PC screen fonts (same order)
* SCREEN FONTS/CHARACTER WIDTH TABLES CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED WITH
CORRESPONDING LIBRARY FONT PURCHASE
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SCHEDULE 1.2
PRINTWARE PRICE LIST
April 15, 1991
PLAIN PAPER LASER PRINTERS: JOINT
U.S. SALES OEM
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720 IQ PROFESSIONAL II SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,990 $9,095
STANDARD CONFIG.: 720 IQ Laser Imager (1200x600
dpi plain paper laser imager)
720 IQ ZipRip-TM-
- 4 MB memory
- 68030 microprocessor
- Printstyle interpreter
- 20 MB hard disk with 35
resident typefaces
- Type 1 and Type 3 compatible
- Diskette back-up of 35
resident typefaces (choice of
Mac or DOS media format)
- Serial interface
- Centronics parallel interface
- AppleTalk (for Macintosh
connectivity)
OPTIONS: Memory - 4 MB increments. . . . . $990 $645
Hard Disk:
- 40 MB hard drive . . . . . . $825 $540
- 105 MB hard drive. . . . . . $1,350 $880
- 210 MB hard drive. . . . . . $2,225 $1,445
CONSUMABLES
Color Toner Station . . . . . . . $250 $175
Red, Blue, or Brown
Toner:
- Black (4x250g). . . . . . . . $225 $145
- Red (4x50g) . . . . . . . . . $32 $21
- Blue (4x50g). . . . . . . . . $32 $21
- Brown (4x50g) . . . . . . . . $32 $21
DISCOUNTS FOR VOLUME PURCHASE (EXCLUDES CONSUMABLES) JOINT
U.S. SALES OEM
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Equipment Per End User - 4 to 10 systems delivered
within 9 months of the first shipment 5% --
Quantity 1440 systems delivered first contract
year: 25 - 74 -- 12%
75 - 99 -- 20%
100 + -- 23%
Quantity 1440 systems delivered second contract
year: 25 - 74 -- 12%
75 - 99 -- 20%
100 + -- 23%
PRINTWARE, INC. POLYCHROME CORPORATION
By ______________________________ By _______________________________
Title ______________________________ Title _______________________________
Date ______________________________ Date _______________________________
CONFIDENTIAL 5
SCHEDULE 6.1
1991 STANDARD SERVICES RATES
1. Customer Support Services
- Service Technician
- Hardware or Software Support Specialist
Rates
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Labor $95 per hour
Travel time $50 per hour
Plus travel expenses and materials
2. System Engineering Services
- Prospect's systems analysis
- Technical system proposal generation
- Post-sales system integration and acceptance
Rates
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Labor $125 per hour
Travel time $65 per hour
Plus travel expenses and materials
APPENDIX II - 12-17-90
POLYCHROME TONER SPECIFICATION
TONER
% Solid 10%
Storage Temperature Room Temperature (store in a cool dry place)
Dilution TBD
Diluent Isopar H
Operating Temp. Below 100DEG. F
Shelf Life 1 year
Fusing Temperature 120DEG. C
SCHEDULE 8.1
SPECIFICATIONS
ORGANIC PHOTOCONDUCTOR (OPC)
ELECTROSTATIC ALUMINUM PLATE MATERIAL
CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT REQUIRED
ORGANIC PHOTOCONDUCTOR (OPC)
ELECTROSTATIC ALUMINUM PLATE MATERIAL
1.0 SCOPE
This document establishes the requirements for the lithographic printing plate
to be used in the Printware Model 1440 MP Platemaker.
A lithographic Electrostatic aluminum printing plate consists of an offset
aluminum base and an electrophotographic layer. It is to be imaged in the
Printware Model 1440 MP Platemaker in the following sequence:
Charging
Exposure
Liquid electrostatic toner development
Fusing of toner (heat)
This printing plate will be run on commercially available manual and automatic
offset presses.
For the purpose of periodic audits, characterization and qualification,
evaluations shall be made to the limits of this document and specified reference
documents.
Specified values within this specification without tolerances shall be
considered as nominal values.
Subsequent to imaging on the Platemaker, the plate will undergo a plate
processing which includes decoating, water rinse and coating with protective
gum, all by machine or hand.
3.0 REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Physical
Configuration - Rolls
Width of roll:
Roll Width Rolls per Box
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12 inch 1
TBD inch 1
16 inch 1
Winding - Light sensitive or coated side out
Length - TBD.
Roll Diameter - Not to exceed 7.625 inches.
Core Diameter - 6'' I.D.
Core Width - Roll width + or - 1/64 inch.
Weight - TBD.
Caliper - 5.5 mls.
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ORGANIC PHOTOCONDUCTOR (OPC)
ELECTROSTATIC ALUMINUM PLATE MATERIAL
3.2 MECHANICAL
3.2.1 Plate must be machine compatible with the Printware Model 1440 MP
Platesetter and standard plate processing equipment.
3.2.2 Plate must be acceptable to handling under normal press operating
conditions.
3.2.3 Plate must work with conventional acid fountain solutions.
3.3 ELECTRICAL
3.3.1 Exposure Sensitivity: Panchromatic.
3.3.2 Charge acceptance: 35OV.
3.3.3 [**]
3.3.4 Laser light decay: 1 - 2 micro Joule/cm.
3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL
Electrostatic Aluminum Plate Material shall be capable of meeting all functional
and performance requirements of this specification when operated within the
combined environments shown without requiring any adjustments.
AMBIENT TEMP. RELATIVE HUMIDITY ALTITUDE
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Storage 65 to 75 F. 40% to 50% 0-8,200 Ft
Operating 50 to 90 F. 30% to 70% 0-8,200 Ft
Transport -40 to 122 F. 0% to 99% 0-40,000 Ft
Store in a cool, dry place in original packaging.
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Organic Photoconductor (OPC)
ELECTROSTATIC ALUMINUM PLATE MATERIAL
3.5 PERFORMANCE
3.5.1 The plate shall perform as a lithographic printing plate.
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3.5.5 Stretch - around press cylinder, less than TBD at TBD impressions.
3.5.6 Daylight Operation - The operation of the plate shall not be
affected by normal room light either before, during or after imaging.
3.5.7 Shelf life - 12 months.
5.0 SHIPPING AND HANDLING - TBD
Preparation for delivery shall include unit packaging capable of protecting the
unit when shipped using a commercial common carrier. PRINTWARE reserves the
right to test packaging to National Safe Transit Association (NSTA) to verify
compliance.
Pallet size - TBD.
Artwork master for box label to be approved by Printware, Inc. (See Figure 1.)
6.0 DESIGN OR PROCESS CHANGES
None.
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ORGANIC PHOTOCONDUCTOR (OPC)
ELECTROSTATIC PLATE MATERIAL
7. APPROVED VENDOR LIST
Polychrome Corporation
137 Alexander Street
Yonkers, New York 10702
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OPC 450 DECOATER
SPECIFICATION
Application:
Processing OPC-F and OPC-D metal plates.
Functions:
Decoat, wash, gum and dry plates to press ready conditions.
Procedure:
Decoater bath "dip tank".
Dwell time 35 seconds
Squeegee Section
Plumbed in wash section with single brush roller, (can be closed loop
with tank fitted), plus drainage.
Squeegee Rollers
Gum Section
Dryer - delivers press ready plate
Plate Sizes:
Maximum width 43cm - 17in
Minimum length 34cm - 13 1/2 in
Thickness: 0.15mm - (.006'') 0.30 (.12'')
Tank Capacities:
Developer 16 litres
Gum 1.5 litres
Throughput Speed:
Variable .3 to 2.2 metres per min
1 - 7 feet per min
Normal setting: Speed 4 (90cm or 3 feet/min)
Temperature Control:
The Decoater solution is thermostatically controlled at a pre-set
optimum of 22 C - 72 F.
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Supplies: POWER-Standard 240v 5OHz 13amps single phase from a mains
isolator. Upon request: to suit mains supply in the country of use -
USA - 220v 60HZ
WATER- Input: 15mm copper inlet 5/8''
Outlet:21mm waste 13/16''
Weight: 100 Kgs
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[DRAWING DEPICTING OPC MODEL EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS]
A = 1600 D = 200
B = 720 E = 510
C = 1000 DIMENSIONS - m.m.
FIGURE 2. OPC MODEL - EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS
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RECOMMENDED OPC 450 SPARE STOCKS (30 MACHINES)
$ $
List DEM
QTY DESCRIPTION PART # (USA) (USA)
30 20 mm x 1A Fuse 041029 1.81 [**]
30 20 mm x 2A Fuse 041037 1.81 [**]
30 20 mm x 3A Fuse 040134 0.00 [**]
30 20 mm x 5A Fuse 041039 1.81 [**]
10 Huco Spider 050113 7.10 [**]
6 Funnel 050036 8.54 [**]
15 3/32 Allen Key
3 Motor SD11 040486 635.51 [**]
5 Tank heater (9" long) 040300 103.19 [**]
5 Mears Thermostat 040053 131.58 [**]
3 Speed Control PCB 041018 481.29 [**]
5 Scrub Motor 040085 335.74 [**]
5 Float Switch 040124 58.74 [**]
15 Bearing Block (top) 600303 15.26 [**]
15 Bearing Block (bottom) 600304 15.26 [**]
30 Bush 050052 14.57 [**]
15 Huco Copier 050067 31.02 [**]
2 Drive Roller (top) 570303 235.70 [**]
2 Drive Roller (bottom) 570304 235.70 [**]
20 S 070164 23.52 [**]
30 Cable Tie 040035 0.37 [**]
6 Compression Spring 050024 4.32 [**]
6 Flange Bearing 050037 62.73 [**]
3 Plate Bearing 050010 49.74 [**]
33 Chain 050014 19.35 [**]
15 Segmented Rollers 100218 4.04 [**]
3 Segmented Roller Shaft 570172 17.68 [**]
10 Safi Top 1/2" 060019 24.22 [**]
6 1012 Circulation Pump 040021 154.97 [**]
3 Dryer Fan 12" 041040 220.30 [**]
6 Relay 8 Pin 041001 50.81 [**]
10 Adaptor 1/2" Safi Tap 060029 9.70 [**]
10 Coupling 1/2" Safi Tap 060113 7.10 [**]
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SPECIFICATION NUMBER 700201
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1.0 SCOPE
This document establishes the requirements for the Printware model 1440 MP
platesetter. It contains detailed information on the units performance and a
functional description of each major subsystem. Data concerning physical
characteristics, reliability, maintainability, and environmental requirements is
also provided.
The platesetter shall be capable of full text, graphics, and halftone printing.
For purposes of periodic audits, characterization, and qualification,
evaluations shall be made to the limits of this document and specified reference
documents.
Test methods shall be based on agreed upon procedures.
Specified values within this specification without
tolerances shall be regarded as nominal values.
1.1 Product Description
The 1440 MP platesetter shall image a lithographic, electrostatic printing
plate (paper and metal) from electronic data files via a controller and
raster scan video interface. This direct to plate process eliminates
costly preplate film and camera work. The laser imaging, electrostatic
platesetter shall be designed for use in a wide range of printing
operations requiring quick response, high volume output. The 1440 MP shall
be designed to operate reliably in the heavy-duty cycle environments in
which high volume platesetters typically perform. Figure 1.1 shows the
dimensions of the platesetter.
The platesetter shall use roll fed paper and metal plate material and sheet
fed metal plate material with widths from 8 inches to 16 inches. Plate
exposure shall be by a 780 nanometer wavelength laser diode at a resolution
of 1200 dots per inch. Imaging data shall be input via a raster scan video
interface.
Both plate materials shall be developed using the same liquid toner and are
fixed and dried using a radiant heater.
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The platesetter shall be a compact table top unit having outside dimensions of
35 x 29 x 19.5 inches. Its weight shall be no more than 300 lbs when fully
loaded.
The 1440 MP platesetter shall be designed to ease operator interactions by
providing quick access to the plate material and toner unit, simple straight-
through plate feed and a built-in diagnostic display to report the status of the
platesetter's systems and media path.
1.2 Summary Characteristics
Type: Tabletop, liquid toned, electrostatic, laser
imaging platesetter for paper and metal plates
Maximum plate image area: 15"
Maximum plate size: 16" x 27"
Minimum plate size: 8" x 12"
Processing speed: 40" per minute (0.5"
minimum gap between plates)
Image resolution 1200 dots per inch (dpi)
Media feed: Roll feed for paper and metal plates
Sheet feed for metal plates
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Plate length variation: = 1/64" at 22"
Cut sheet tolerance: = 1/64" maximum
Imaging: Raster scan video interface
Exposure: Laser diode, 780 nm
Developing: Liquid toner
Toner Capacity: 6 quarts
Fixing: Radiant heat with forced air
Electrical: 200/220/240VAC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions: 35" (W) x 29" (D) x 19.5" (H)
Weight: 300 lbs (fully laden)
Operating Environment: Temperature 50 to 104 F,
Humidity 30 to 80% RH non-condensing
1.3 System Description
2.0 DOCUMENTS
2.1 Applicable Documents
1440 MP Platesetter Operator Manual 700XXX
1440 MP Platesetter Service Manual 700XXX
Laser Liquid Electrostatic Plate Material 700007
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UL Standard 775
VDE Standard 0805, 0806
FCC Subpart J Part 15
2.2 Reference Documents
MIL-STD-105D, Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by
Attributes
3.0 REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Electrical Input Power
3.1.1 Voltage
Voltage operating range shall be 185-260 VAC
3.1.2 Frequency
Machine operation per specification (including print
quality):
48-62 Hz
3.1.3 Current
Operating Voltage Frequency (ID Plate Value)
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200/220/240 VAC 50/60 Hz 6 amps
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3.1.4 Power Dissipation
Operating Voltage Frequency Rated Power
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200/220/240 VAC 50/60 Hz 1320 Watts
3.1.5 Short Term Power Outage
Loss of power to the machine will not cause hardware
damage.
3.1.6 Power Cord
Platesetter shall be provided with a 3-wire 7.0 ft.
(2.1 m) AC line cord. Cord shall be attached to the
printer and provided with the plug type per the following
table.
Power Option Plug Type
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U.S.
220/240 VAC 60 Hz CEE 7/7
(8XXXXX-XXX)
Europe
220 VAC 50 Hz CEE 7/7
(8XXXXX-XXX)
U.K.
240 VAC 50 Hz BS 1363
(8XXXXX-XXX)
3.1.7 Input Overcurrent Protection
Adequate input overcurrent protection shall be provided to
meet the safety requirements of referenced agencies, section 3.6.
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3.1.8 Caloric Output
The caloric output of the platesetter shall not exceed the
following:
Standby - 194 BTU/hour
Operating - 4500 BTU/hour
3.2 Functional
3.2.1 Print Rate
The print rate shall be 40 inches per minute or two
unique plates per minute of continuous operation
(16" x 19.5" plates). The minimum possible gap between
plates shall be 0.5".
3.2.2 Duty Cycle
Power On Duty Cycle
The platesetter shall be capable of a 100% power
on duty cycle.
Printing Duty Cycle
The platesetter shall be capable of imaging 960
plates in an 8 hour day.
3.2.3 Imaging System
3.2.3.1 Image Scan Frequency
The raster scan shall operate at a frequency of
800 Hz + or - 1 Hz.
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3.2.3.2 Laser
The laser power shall be adjusted separately for paper and
metal. The platesetter will sense which type of plate
material is currently running and automatically select the
correct laser power.
3.2.3.2.1 Laser Head
The laser head shall be fully enclosed except for the
0.125" x 16.5" image aperture. The aperture shall be
visually inaccessible during operation. A safety
interlock shall cut power to the laser when the
platesetter is opened for maintenance or repair.
3.2.3.2.2 Type
Laser Diode, 20 milliwatt
3.2.3.2.3 Wave Length
780 nanometers
3.2.3.2.4 Maximum Printing Zone
The maximum printing zone shall be 15" (381 cm) wide
and to within .125" of the leading and trailing edges.
Refer to Figure 5-2.
3.2.4 Charging Unit
Charger Dual Corona wires
Charging Voltage -3 KVDC to -6 KVDC upper 0 to 4 KVAC
p-p min, 0 to 7.5 KVAC p-p max lower
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Wire thickness 100 m
Corona settings switch platesetter senses whether paper
or metal plate material is
currently running, and internal
setting switch automatically
adjusts the corona voltage to
the correct level for that
material
Access Easily accessible for operator
cleaning
3.2.5 Developing System
The developer and toner particles shall be suspended in
an isopar-H based fluid. Developing shall be accomplished
by means of the PRINTWARE even flow system. The same toner
shall be used for both paper and metal plates.
The toner in the toner reservoir shall be adequately
agitated to prevent the toner particles from settling out.
All key components of the toner station shall be easily
removable for cleaning.
3.2.6 Toner Capacity
The toner capacity shall be 6 quarts (5.7 litres).
3.2.7 Fixing Station
Drying time 2 seconds
Heater single IR quartz lamp, 1000 watt
Fans 4 DC brushless fans
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Control Thermistor controlled
The platesetter senses which type of plate material is
currently running and automatically adjusts the fuser
duty cycle accordingly to fuse the toner evenly across
the plate.
3.2.8 Electronics System
Microprocessor-controlled stepper motors using plate
path sensing feedback
Microprocessor-controlled laser modulation and
scanner functions
3.2.9 Power Supply
Central drawer with switching 200 watt power supply
3.3 Physical
3.3.1 Dimensions
The platesetter shall measure 35"W x 29"D x 19.5"H
(88.9 cm x 73.7 cm x 49.5 cm).
3.3.2 Recommended Installation Clearances
Height: 30"
Width: 30"
Depth: 10"
Refer to Figure 3.1.
3.3.3 Weight
The platesetter shall weigh 300 lbs (82 kg) fully laden.
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3.4 Environmental
The platesetter shall be capable of meeting all functional and reliability
requirements of this specification when operated within the combined
environments shown without requiring any adjustment. No adverse or
degrading effects shall be sustained by the printer under either the
operating or storage/transportation environments shown.
3.4.1 Characteristics
The platesetter shall be designed and manufactured to meet
the following EMI and environmental requirements. While the
platesetter will operate under these conditions, significant
image degradation may occur at the extremes listed. See
media specifications for optimum imaging conditions.
Climatic Conditions
Temperature ( F) Rel. Humidity (%) (non-condensing)
Storage and shipping range -40 to +150 DEG.F
Operating range +50 to +104 DEG.F
30 to 80% RH
non-condensing
Electromagnetic compatibility: The equipment shall comply
with the requirements of:
- FCC Class A Subpart J of Part 15
- VDE Std. 0871 and 0875
Altitude - operating 0-7500 ft (0-2286 m)
Altitude - shipping 0-40,000 ft (0-12,190 m)
3.5 System Safety
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3.5.1 System Grounding
The frame and any metal parts required by safety standard
to be grounded shall be connected to AC frame ground.
3.5.2 Optical Protection
The platesetter shall be provided with warning labels
indicating the presence of a laser beam. Figure 3.2 shows
the system warning labels.
3.6 Agency
3.6.1 Listing Agency Requirements
The platesetter shall be listed with the following agencies
and be so labeled.
Underwriters Lab #El3l666
VDE #G 88040
FCC, Limits for Class A computing devices, Subpart J of
Part 15 of FCC Rules
CDRH, Class 1 Laser Device
U.S. Federal, Federal Performance Standard as projected
under the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of
1968, and certification requirement of 21 CFR, Subchapter J.
Figure 3.3 shows the agency labels.
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3.7 Warm-up
3.7.1 Time
Warm-up time shall be less than 2 minutes when operated
within the specified environmental conditions.
3.7.2 Procedure
During the power-up sequence, the platesetter shall
perform self-tests of its major electrical components. Upon
successful completion of the tests, "ON-LINE Ready=-="shall
be displayed on the operator control panel.
4.0 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
4.1 On/Off Switch
A switch shall be located apart from the control panel, yet convenient
to the operator its function shall be to connect the A/C line voltage
to the internal electronics.
4.2 Operator Control Panel (Control Panel)
The control panel (Figure 4-1) shall include a keypad, digital
display, and control switches.
4.2.1 Keypad
The keypad shall have two keys: a "START/YES" key and a
"SELECT/NO" key.
4.2.2 Display
The display shall be a 16-character LED display.
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4.2.3 Control Switches
It shall be possible to select the following functions and view
the following status information to the platesetter via the
control panel:
See Figure 4.2.
4.3 Print Quality Controls (Internal Panel)
Laser Intensity - this control is analogous to the exposure control on a
plate camera. Its major effect is on character stroke width and background
density.
DC Corona - this control regulates the amount of electrical charge the
plate receives. its major effect is on the image density.
AC Corona - this control also regulates the amount of electrical charge on
the plate. It can be thought of as a fine tuning of the charge. Its major
effect is on the background quality.
Toner Bias - this control regulates a voltage between the upper and lower
applicator plates of the toner station. Its major effect is on background
density although it can also affect image density to a slight degree.
Each of these adjustments shall be made separately for metal and paper.
The 1440 MP will then detect which material is running and set these
parameters accordingly.
4.4 Toner Station Adjustments
Adjustments which can be made on the toner station are the squeegee roller
pressure and the toner flow.
4.5 Print Counter
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The platesetter shall be provided with a non-resettable plate counter read
out from the control panel LED display.
5.0 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
5.1 Plate Material
Plate material having exposure sensitivity at 780nm wavelength shall
be used. The paper plate material roll shall be a maximum of 400 feet
(122 M) in length. The metal plate material shall be a maximum of 150
feet (45.7 M) in length.
The flatness of metal plates shall be such that when an 18" plate is
placed coated side up on a flat surface, no part of the plate shall be
more than 2" above the surface. In addition, no waviness of radius
.5" or smaller shall be present.
5.2 Print Quality
Print quality within the area defined by Figure 5.1 shall conform to
the following paragraphs. Print Quality standards apply to new
platesetters with new supplies and properly maintained platesetters
immediately following scheduled preventive maintenance when new
supplies have been installed. The Print Quality standards apply only
to a platesetter operating within the environmental and operational
limits specified for the 1440 MP and the media being used. The 1440
MP shall conform to the specified print quality level in its entirety
with a 95% confidence level.
5.2.1 Image Density
TBD
5.2.2 Resolution
5.2.2.1 Lines
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Minimum resolution on OPC metal plates shall [**].
5.2.2.2
Halftone images and tint patterns will be printed
at 65, 85, 100, 110 and 120 screen lines per inch.
The two required screen angles are 45DEG. and 90DEG.
A tint pattern will be a large uniform area of half
tone dots at a single dot spacing and a single dot
diameter.
The uniformity of halftone images will be specified
only for tint patterns printed with an inked plate
on high gloss paper. The three types of plate
material (metal coils, metal plates and paper
plates) will be used for these test images.
Screen lines per inch: 65, 85, 100, 110
and 120
Dot percentages: 20 and 50
Dimensions of printed area: 8 inch square
The platesetter shall resolve a 120 line screen,
5% to 95% with uniform reproduction of the 120 line
screen tints.
5.3 Plate Size
Plate lengths shall be determined by command over the Raster Scan
Video Interface. Minimum plate length shall be 12 inches, maximum 27
inches. Plate widths shall be determined by the plate material roll
width. The 1440 MP platesetter shall accept any roll width from 8 to
16 inches. The maximum plate size is therefore 16"W x 27"L (40.6 cm x
68.6 cm). The minimum plate size is
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8"W x 12"L (20.3 cm x 30.5 cm). The thickness of the metal
plates shall be .006" (.15 mm).
5.4 Print Size
The laser marking mechanism shall allow a maximum image width of 15"
(38.1 cm) with no loss of resolution or quality. The maximum image
length shall be 26.94" (68.4 cm). See Figure 5.1.
5.5 Plate Material Loading
Accurately loading and threading rolls of plate material will be
easily done by the operator.
Sheets of metal plate material will be loaded using a "jogging"
button, which allows the plate to sit in the nip of the feed rollers
until imaging starts. An input tray will adequately support a metal
sheet up to 24" long.
5.6 Plate material Output Tray
The Platesetter shall be equipped with an output tray. The output
tray shall measure approximately 16.5"W x 19"L x 1"D. Tray capacity
shall be approximately 150 plates.
5.7 Out-of-Plate-Material Indication
An out-of-plate-material condition shall be indicated on the LED
display on the control panel when the plate material roll has less
than 65" of plate material remaining.
5.8 Jams
Plate material jams shall be less than 1-1000 when using the specified
material, under specified optimum operating conditions.
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5.9 Consumables
PRINTWARE shall market the following consumables for the 1440 MP
Platesetter:
Toner, which is compatible with both media Plate material,
including both paper and metal Conversion/Fountain solution.
6.0 QUALITY AND RELIABILITY
6.1 Quality
Product design, material selection and Manufacturing workmanship shall
be in accordance with standard industry practices.
6.2 Inspection
6.2.1 Requirements
The indicated inspection criteria shall be used to
determine acceptability of lot quality levels. All
inspection procedures shall be in accordance with
MIL-STD-105D Normal II level. The following acceptance
tests may be performed in accordance with the following
AQLs on a representative lot sample.
Workmanship 4.0 AOL
Mechanical Critical 1.5 AQL
Electrical, Functional,
Parametric and
Print Quality
6.2.2 Definitions
The following definitions shall apply:
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*Workmanship shall be defined as that criteria specified by
PRINTWARE workmanship Standard Number 700000.
*Mechanical, Critical shall be defined as any physical
error, omission, or specification, deviation which affects
assembly, functionality or appearance.
*Electrical, Functional, and Parametric shall be
defined as any defect which results in the inability to
meet specification performance requirements.
*Print Quality shall be defined by this Specification,
section 5.2.
6.3 Reliability
6.3.1 Quality and Reliability Documentation
6.3.2 Reliability Program
PRINTWARE shall maintain an ongoing reliability
program, the scope of which shall be consistent with the
reliability requirements of this specification.
6.4 Design workload
The platesetter is designed for a normal workload of 9.9 hours-day,
5.6 days-week at a 70% printing duty cycle (Duty cycle = print time-
power on time) which will typically generate 20,000 plates per month.
6.5 Mean Time Between Service Calls (MTBSC)
The MTBSC which is realized in the field is a function of the design,
use and maintenance of the platesetter. A filed MTBSC design goal of
[**] months is based upon the design workload specified in section
6.4. The platesetter can be used for higher workloads; however, the
MTBSC will be reduced accordingly. Service calls to complete PM
procedures are not included in this goal.
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7.0 SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
7.1 Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
An MTTR of less than thirty (30) minutes is achieved by the use of
functional packaging and modular design. The enclosure is designed to
provide easy access to all areas of the platesetter. Troubleshooting
is facilitated by the presence of the self test and diagnostic
display indicators. In addition to design features inherent to the
platesetter, the realization of MTTR objectives requires adequate
service training and proper spares provisioning.
7.2 Availability of spare Parts
PRINTWARE shall supply replacement parts for a minimum period of not
less than five years from date of last shipment. Specific
availability requirements shall be referenced in the applicable OEM
purchase agreement.
7.3 Useful Life
The platesetter shall have a useful life of 5 years or 1 million
plates, whichever comes first.
7.4 Preventive Maintenance
PM should be performed according to the Platesetter Preventive
Maintenance Schedule. This schedule is based upon the platesetter
being used in accordance with its design workload. The Preventive
Maintenance Schedule is contained within the 1440 MP Platesetter
Field Service Manual.
Normal operator actions, such as plate material and toner loading,
cutter replacement, and general cleaning are not considered to be in
the PM schedule.
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8.0 RASTER SCAN VIDEO INTERFACE
The platesetter shall be provided with a Raster Scan Video interface.
Refer to Figure 8.1 and Printware specification number 700125 for physical,
electrical, and software interface requirements.
9.0 IDENTIFICATION
9.1 Logo
The logos shall be silkscreened on the front of the platesetter at the
location shown on Figure 1.1.
9.2 Identification Plate
An identification plate shall be securely affixed at the location
shown by Figure 1.1. Figure 9.1 shows the identification plate.
10.0 SHIPPING AND HANDLING
10.1 Delivery
Preparation for delivery shall include unit packaging capable of
meeting National Safe Transit Association Project 1 and carton
marking information as follows:
- Purchase Order Number
- Part Number
10.2 Accessories Shipped With Platesetter
The following specified accessories shall be shipped with the
platesetter:
-Operator Manual
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- Installation procedure
10.3 Shipping Documents
11.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
11.1 1440 MP Platesetter Illustrated Parts List
Printware Part Number 800TBD
11.2 Cable
PRINTWARE Specification Number 700125
Figures: 1.1 1440 Platesetter
3.1 Recommended Installation Clearances
3.2 Warning Labels
3.3 Agency Labels
4.1 Control Panel
5.1 Right Angle Accuracy Test
5.2 Print Field
8.1 Connector Socket
9.1 I.D. Plates
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[DRAWING DEPICTING THE 1440 PLATESETTER]
FIGURE 1.1 THE 1440 PLATESETTER
[DRAWING DEPICTING 1440 PLATESETTER INSTALLATION
CLEARANCE RECOMMENDATION]
FIGURE 3.1 RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
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[DRAWING DEPICTING OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL]
FIGURE 4.1 1440 OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL
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[DRAWING OF CONTROL PANEL FLOW CHART]
FIGURE 4.2 CONTROL PANEL FLOW CHART
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[DRAWING ON UPPER LEFTHAND [DRAWING ON UPPER RIGHTHAND
SIDE OF PAGE DEPICTING SIDE OF PAGE DEPICTING PLATE
DIMENSIONS OF PRINT FIELD] IMAGING SPECIFICATIONS]
FIGURE 5.1 MAXIMUM PRINT FIELD FIGURE 5.2 PLATE IMAGING SPECIFICATIONS
[DRAWING ON BOTTOM OF PAGE DEPICTS
EXTERNAL VIEW OF CONNECTOR]
FIGURE 8.1 EXTERNAL VIEW OF CONNECTOR
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ZIPRIP TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PROCESSORS
Motorola 68030 enhanced 32-bit microprocessor running at 25MHz.
Printware proprietary Graphics Processor and dual Pixel Processor ASIC
devices.
MEMORY
RAM: 8MB standard (user upgradeable to 12, 16, 20, 32,
36, 48, 52 and 64MB)
Hard Disk: High speed 20MB fixed disc for font, program
storage and application use. Optional 40MB (and larger) drives
available.
800MB WORM (write once, read many) optical disk option
available.
LANGUAGE COMPATIBILITY/EMULATIONS
PostScript language (via Printstyle)
Printset - Printware native command set
Autologic - ICL
FONT SUPPORT
35 outline masters included
Additional typefaces supported: PostScript Type 1 and Type 3, Printware
library (Bitstream).
Size from 2 - 720 points
INTERFACES
Two (2) RS-232C Serial ports with baud rate selections up to 38.4 kbps
Parallel port (Centronics)
AppleTalk port
RS-422 port
Asynchronous SCSI part
OUTPUT PARTS
Bidirectional 8-bit parallel command/data interface to output device
Bidirectional serial command/data interface to output device
IMAGE OUTPUT
Resolution: 300 dpi to 4000 dpi
Image region: Vertical page addressing to 128K pixels
Horizontal page addressing to 512K pixels
IMAGING SPEED
Call for Seybold test results (pending)
Output bandwidth: Up to 6MB/sec
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PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:
(Printed circuit assembly only) (Standard enclosure)
Width 14 inches 21 inches
Depth 12 inches 15.5 inches
Height 1.25 inches 6.5 inches
POWER REQUIREMENTS
+ 5 Volts, +/- 5% @ 8 amps maximum US and Canada - 115V, 60Hz
+ 1 2 Volts, +/- 10% @ 2 amps maximum International - 220/240V, 50Hz
- 12 Volts, +/- 10% @ 25 milliamps maximum
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7/19/90
ADDENDUM TO 1440 MP SPECIFICATION
The following are clarifications and additions to the 1440 MP specification.
This is intended to define the configuration and design goals of the first three
units to be built and delivered to POLYCHROME.
PARAGRAPH
1.1,1.2 Any dimensional changes will be mutually agreed upon in advance.
3.3.1
1.2 The design goal of the 1440 MP is as described in paragraph
1.2. For the three units to be delivered to POLYCHROME the following
image repeatability tolerances will be acceptable:
For plates 12 inches wide and above: +/- .010 true position
For plates less than 12 inches wide: +/- .015 true position
2.1,3.4.1 These three units will have only FCC approval and no other
agency listing
3.6.1 or approval. The first unit to be delivered will not
be tested. FCC testing will be done on the second or third unit. Any
modifications required for FCC compliance will be installed into all
three units at no additional charge.
9.0 POLYCHROME will supply paint definition and artwork for any
logos by 9/1/90.
Figure 4.2 The flowchart for the 1440 PS will not be the same as
the 1440 MP but will be very similar.
Any materials used in the construction of the 1440 MP which are
immersed in toner under normal use will not deteriorate the
performance or life of the toner.
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ORIGINATOR ENGINEERING QUALITY
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PRINTWARE INC.
1440 PS
ELECTROSTATIC PLATE MATERIAL
PART NUMBER 800953-TAB REV
CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT REQUIRED
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PRINTWARE
ELECTROSTATIC PLATE MATERIAL
P/N 800953-TAB REV
1.0 SCOPE
This document establishes the requirements for the lithographic printing plate
to be used in the Printware Model 1440es Platemaker.
A lithographic Electrostatic printing plate consists of an offset master base
paper and an electrophotographic layer. It is to be imaged in the Printware
Model 1440es Platemaker in the following sequence:
Charging
Exposure by laser diode
Liquid electrostatic toner development
Heating to dry and fuse the toner
This printing plate will be run on commercially available manual and automatic
offset presses after the plate has been treated with an electrostatic conversion
solution.
For purposes of periodic audits, characterization and qualification, evaluations
shall be made to the limits of this document and specified reference documents.
Specified values within this specification without tolerances shall be regarded
as nominal values.
2.0 DOCUMENTS
Applicable documents, of issue in effect on the date of invitation for bid, form
a part of this specification.
Order of precedence shall be as follows:
2.1 Applicable OEM Purchase Agreement
2.2 This Document
2.3 MIL-STD-105D, Sampling Procedure and Tables for Inspection
by Attributes
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P/N 800953-TAB REV
3.0 REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Physical
Configuration - Rolls
Width of roll:
Dash No. Roll Width Rolls per Box
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-001 8 inch 2
-002 9 inch 2
-003 10 inch 2
-004 11 inch 2
-005 12 inch 2
-010 13 inch 2
-008 14 inch 2
-006 14.563 inch 2
-007 15 inch 2
Winding - Infrared sensitive or coated side out.
Length - 400 feet.
Roll Diameter - Not to exceed 7.5 inches.
Core Diameter - 3 3/4" ID, 4 1/4" OD.
Core Width - Roll width = 1/64 inch.
Basis Weight - 110 lb/3300 ft.
[**]
3.2 Mechanical
3.2.1 Plate must be machine compatible with the Printware Model 1440es
Platesetter.
3.2.2 Plate must be acceptable to handling under normal press operating
conditions.
3.2.3 Plate must work with common convertors, both off-line and those
that are on-line with offset presses.
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3.3 Electrical
3.3.1 Exposure Sensitivity: 780 nm.
3.3.2 Charge acceptance: TBD
3.3.3 Dark decay: TBD
3.3.4 Laser light decay: TBD
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3.4 Environmental
Electrostatic Plate Material shall be capable of meeting all functional and
performance requirements of this specification when operated within the combined
environments shown without requiring any adjustments.
Ambient Temp. Relative Humidity Altitude
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Storage 65 to 75 F. 40% to 50% 0-8,200 Ft
Operating 50 to 90 F. 30% to 70% 0-8,200 Ft
Transport -40 to 122 F. 0% to 99% 0-40,000 Ft
Store in a cool, dry place in original packaging. Keep in plastic bag when not
in use.
3.5 Performance
3.5.1 The plate shall perform both as a lithographic plate and as a camera
ready copy.
3.5.2 [**]
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3.5.3 [**]
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3.5.4 Run length - 5000 impressions.
3.5.5 Stretch - around press cylinder, short grain orientation for rolls 12"
or wider, long grain orientation for rolls under 12", less than [**]
impressions.
3.5.6 Shelf life - 18 months.
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4.0 QUALITY
4.1 Quality
Product design, material selection and manufacturing workmanship shall be in
accordance with standard industry practices such that products meet PRINTWARE
INC. incoming quality requirements per paragraph 4.2 of this specification.
PRINTWARE INC. reserves the right to conduct in-plant surveillance of vendor
operations to assure that quality procedures comply with contractual
requirements.
4.2 Incoming Requirements
The indicated Receiving Inspection criteria shall be used to determine
acceptability of lot quality levels. All inspection procedures shall be in
accordance with MIL-STD-105D Normal II level. The following incoming acceptance
procedure indicated in Appendix I shall be performed in accordance with the
following AQL's on a representative lot sample as specified.
Workmanship 0.65 AQL
Mechanical Criteria and Electrical 0.65 AQL
4.3 Identification
Each roll shall have an identification number to identify the order (lot#) and
roll.
xxxx - yyy - zz
| | ||
| | ||________Position across jumbo roll width (A to E)
| | |________M (middle), T (top), B (bottom) as taken from jumbo
| | roll diameter (1-25, where 1 is the top)
| |____________Jumbo roll #
|_______________Order #
The identification number shall be stamped on the end of the roll as close to
the core as possible.
Each box of plate material is to be marked with the order# (lot#) and jumbo
roll#.
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5.0 SHIPPING AND HANDLING
Preparation for delivery shall include unit packaging capable of protecting the
unit when shipped using a commercial common carrier. PRINTWARE reserves the
right to test packaging to National Safe transit Association (NSTA) to verify
compliance.
Pallet size - 8" - 11 1/4" 120 rolls:
a. 120 rolls, 60 cartons/pallet
(4 tiers, 15 cartons/tier)
b. 96 rolls, 48 cartons/pallet
(4 tiers, 12 cartons/tier)
12" - 18" rolls:
40 rolls, 20 cartons/pallet
(2 tiers, 10 cartons/tier)
Artwork master for box label to be approved by Printware, Inc. (See Figure 1.)
6.0 DESIGN OR PROCESS CHANGES
Notification of any process changes, design changes or material changes that
will affect fit, form or function, shall be made to PRINTWARE Purchasing
Department prior to shipment of the unit.
The information submitted shall include a complete description of the change and
the effect the change will have on characteristics specified or unspecified of
the unit. The design, materials and manufacturing process upon which approval
was based, shall be the reference to which requested changes will be compared.
7.0 APPROVED VENDOR LIST
S. D. Warren Company, Westbrook, Maine 04092
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IR EP MASTER SPECIFICATION
(TEST ENVIRONMENT)
S. D. WARREN GRADE CODE - 4132
PRINTWARE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 800953-TAB
TEST LOCATION(S):
1. S.D. Warren (Westbrook) - QUALITY CERTIFIER
2. Printware - QUALITY MONITOR
TEST CONDITION:
1. Imaging: - Hardware: Printware 1440 Platesettter
- Environment: 67-77 F, 35-55% RH
- Toner: Printware 802217 or 802222 (Specifications in
Appendix II)
- Laser: Calibrated by Printware
- Fuser setting 40% - 80%
- Test Image: Process Control Test Image (Appendix III)
- Laser: Dial - 0 to 10
Top adjustment - 1/4 to 3/4
- Corona: AC - from 8 - 10
DC - full operational range
- Toner Bias: Full operational range
2. Conversion: - Hardware: Prepco TP-16 convertor with a 18
rpm motor option, note that the plate must also be useable with
Deluxe model 105 convertor.
- Solution: Printware Conversion Solution 802239 (no more than 1
week old)
3. Printing: - Press: A.B. Dick 360
- Ink: Multigraphics CS 274-5 with tack range of 16 - 20
- Fountain Solution: Printware Fountain Solution mixed by volume:
19 parts deionized or distilled water
8 parts isopropyl alcohol
5 parts fountain solution
- Stripe: Ink form rollers to plate 3/16"
Plate to blanket 3/16"
Blanket to impression 3/16"
- Speed: 7200 - 8000 impressions per hour
- Paper: Nekoosa 23# or 24# MICR bond 8.5" x 11"
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S. D. WARREN GRADE CODE - 4132
PRINTWARE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 800953-TAB
- Plate size and press orientation:
a. 12" or wider rolls: 10" x roll width
with the roll width or short grain dimension around the
plate cylinder.
b. under 12" wide rolls: roll width x 15"
with the 15" long grain dimension around the plate
cylinder.
- Blanket wash: AM Blankrola Power Solve
- Environment: 67-77 F, 45-55% RH
TEST SAMPLES:
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APPENDIX II
PRINTWARE TONER SPECIFICATION
FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES: 821630 802217
Charge to mass ratio (Kg/Coulomb) [**] [**]
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Total charge (Microcolombs) [**]. [**]
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Conductivity (Picomhos/Cm) [**] [**]
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Optical density [**] [**]
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% Solids [**] [**]
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APPENDIX III
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[PRINTWARE ARTWORK FOR BOX LABEL]
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