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Old 03-14-2008, 08:22 PM
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GTO offset printing press GTOz only inches but doesn't run.

Just got a 1993 GTOZ installed in our shop. It's Alcolor. I turn it on and compresor starts and gets pressure. But there is a red light in both printing units that does not go off. I cheked all seafty devices and seem to be in order. but red light still on. I got inking rollers out for cleaning, but machine should run anyway(right?) i'm new to alcolor(i also turn on Royse R&R and water gets into pans) and i'm not sure if i'm missing something or press has a electrical and/or mechanical problem. Any pressman out there? or a technician? Any help very appreciated!

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Old 03-15-2008, 05:44 AM
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Sounds like the compressor for the alcolor is not up to pressure?
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Old 03-15-2008, 03:11 PM
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If you removed ink rollers, the roller journels need to be in the closed position in order for the press to operate.
Good Luck
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Old 03-17-2008, 10:14 AM
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If you removed ink rollers, the roller journels need to be in the closed position in order for the press to operate.
Good Luck
NOT on a GTO.

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Old 03-17-2008, 10:17 AM
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Hi,

Is the water up to the sensors in the pans.
To check just turn the damper pans off on the control panel.
Check the 2 sheet trip adjuster isn't touching the trip wheel.

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Old 03-17-2008, 02:24 PM
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Thanks for your help guys!
* Compressor is fine...i think(over 7 bar un manometer, besides machine inches)
* i put all the rollers back in and no run yet, so i guess not a roller problem.

*i put water(and then put it out) and saw the yellow light going on and off(so i think it's not about that too) Also tried turning off the damp pans in control panel and still no run.

Thanks again to all and any new ideas wellcome
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Old 03-17-2008, 03:00 PM
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Isn't there a seperate compressor for the pneumatics?

I am experienced in MOZPs and Speedmasters, so can only speak from that standpoint

Sorry not up to speed on alcolor GTOs
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Old 03-17-2008, 03:26 PM
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Isn't there a seperate compressor for the pneumatics ?
The compressor on a GTO with alcolor, only works the damping system.
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Old 03-17-2008, 03:30 PM
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Hi,

I guess you have checked the 2 sheet trip.
Do you have a blue light flashing anywhere.
When you are opening and closing the guards can you hear the respective relay opening and closing.

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Old 03-17-2008, 03:37 PM
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Dirt, paper dust on the eyes or is it a single sheet feeder?
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