Kodak RP 30 manual

RP 30 L A SER PRINTER OPER A TOR'S GUIDE[...]

Operator ’ s Guide KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer P/N 6B7444 December 2002[...]

© Eastman Kodak Company, 200 2 All rights reserved. Contents of th is publication may not be repro duced in any form without permission from Eastman Kodak Comp any.[...]

Table of Contents Regulatory and Safety Information ............................................................. iii Regulatory Co mpliance .................................................................................. iv Cautionary Symbols and L abels..................................................................... iv Laser Complianc e an[...]

Operator’s Guide Chapter 6 Production ................................................................................. 6-1 Preparing the Equipment fo r Different Orders ............................................. 6-3 Order Proces sing ......................................................................................... 6-9 Print Mode s ...[...]

Regulatory and Safety Information Contents Regulatory Co mpliance .................................................................................... iv EMC Compliance............................................................................................ iv CE Compliance ........................................................................[...]

Operator’s Guide Regulatory Compliance EMC Compliance NOTE: WARNING: This equipment has been tested a nd found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These l imits are designed to provide reasonable prote c tion against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commerci al envi[...]

Regula tory and Safety Information Mechanical Hazard Symbol CAUTION: WARNING: CAUTION: Moving parts. Avoid contact. Keep y our hands, hair, loose clothing, and jewelry away from moving parts. Laser Compliance and Safety The KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer is equipped with an Argon I on Laser of Class 3B. To prevent damage c aused by the lase[...]

Operator’s Guide Certification Labels A B Non-interlocked Panel Label Aperture Label C D E vi KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer[...]

Regula tory and Safety Information Laser Source Label F Locations of Laser Safety Labels B C (side) A F E D KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer vii[...]

Operator’s Guide Safety Precautions Legal Notice The RP 30 Laser Printer is design ed for operation in conformance with all local safety regulations. Follow all safety regulations, wa rnings, and instructions on machine labels. Fail ure to observe these regulations may result in perso nal injury or damage to the equipment and working area. The ma[...]

Regula tory and Safety Information Handling of Processing Chemicals Disposal of Chemicals and Containers Effluent Management IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Regulations and requirem ents regar ding the proper disposal of photographic proce ssing effluents vary by region and by locality. If your facility will use on-site waste man agement pro cedures (for exa[...]

Operator’s Guide Safety Precautions for the Handling of Chemicals WARNING: IMPORTANT: Be certain to follow these guidelines for the sa fe handling of chemicals in the equipment working area. General Guidelines • Be sure that all persons operating the equipment have a complete set of instructions for the handling of dange rous substances. • Be[...]

Regula tory and Safety Information Warranty Information The following warranty inform ation pertains to equipment that is installed in the United States only. For equipment in stalled in countri es other than the United States, the terms and conditions of the new equipm ent warranty are provided by the Kodak company in the country in which the sal [...]

Operator’s Guide Limitations Warranty service is limited to areas within Kodak’s established ma rketing centers in the contiguous United States, the island of Oahu in Hawaii, and some areas of Alaska. This warranty does not cov er circumstan ces beyond Kodak’s contro l; it does not cover service or parts for any attachme nts, accessories, or [...]

Chapter 1 Introduction Contents Using the Docume ntation ............................................................................... 1-3 Structur e ....................................................................................................... 1-3 Text Styles ..............................................................................[...]

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Introduction Using the Documentation Structure This Operator’s Guide contains informati on about: • Safety precautions • Machine settings • Print configurations • Production • Maintenance Text Styles In this guide, bold print indicates screen or button designation s . Examples: “Touch OK to validate the displayed text and close the In[...]

Operator’s Guide Safety Precautions See the Regulatory and Safety Information in the front of this guide for details about: • Electrical precautions • Operation of the equipment • Disposal of the equipment • Handling and storage of processing che micals • Laser safety Follow all safety regulations, wa rnings, and instructions that are o[...]

Chapter 2 Overview Contents Components ............................................................................................................. 2-3 Product Descr iption ........................................................................................... 2-5 Image Editin g..................................................................[...]

Operator’s Guide Settings Menu (without Machine Setti ngs) ..................................................... 2-30 Settings Menu (with Ma chine Setti ngs) .......................................................... 2-31 Test Me nu ....................................................................................................... 2-32 End of[...]

Overview Components The KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer consists of three main components. 2 1 3 1 Main computer – controls the complete program an d generates print data. A touch-screen monitor is connected to the main co mputer. 2 Printer – prepares and transp orts the paper size to be printed and uses a laser to print the digital imag[...]

Operator’s Guide 3 4 5 9 11 12 13 10 1 2 6 7 8 1 Print engine with laser fiber and laser module 2 Touch-screen monitor 3 Main computer 4 Wet section with racks, crossovers, and chemical filters 5 Paper outlet with integrated densitometer 6 Dryer 7 Order sorter 8 Main switch, ground fault indicator (GFI) switch 9 Drain valves for the chemical over[...]

Overview Product Description The RP 30 Laser Printer provide s convenient and quick p r inting of digital images. The image files are transferred to the RP 30 Lase r Printer from either: • Network (workstation), or • Data carr iers − diskette − ZIP disk − CD-ROM or Smart Media card (by way of PCMCIA a dapter) NOTE: It is the customer’s [...]

Operator’s Guide Functional Procedure The RP 30 Laser Printer perform s the follo wing functions to process print orders. • Loads the image information • Cuts the paper • Transports the paper • Edits the images, if necessary • Exposes the images • Distributes the paper to the appropriate lane to the processor • Processes the images [...]

Overview Printer The printer transports the cut paper (1) to the print engine (2 ), exposes the paper to the laser beam, and advances it through the transport unit (3) up to the lane distributor (4). The back print (5) is applied in the lane distributor. The lane distributor transports the print to the paper p rocessor. 1 2 3 4 5 Paper Processor Th[...]

Operator’s Guide Sorter After drying, the prints exit from the print c hute (1) into the sorter (2), where they are sorted by orders and stacked in trays. • If a print order exceeds the capacity of one tray (a maximum 43 prints), the sorter automatically switches to the next tray without terminating the print orde r. • Splices in the paper ro[...]

Overview Densitometer The built-in densitometer (1) above the drye r a u tomatically measures the test print. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-9[...]

Operator’s Guide Switching On the Equipment IMPORTANT: Before switching on the equipment, insert the pape r magazines, which are loaded with the appropriate si ze paper. The two methods of starting the RP 30 Laser Printe r are: • Automatically, by way of the integrated timer – the preferred procedure • Manually, by pressing the ON button ?[...]

Overview Manual Switch-On 1. Switch on the main circuit breaker (1 ). 2. Press the ON button (2), if necessary. The ground fault interrupter (GFI) switch below the main circuit breaker always remains on. 1 2 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-11[...]

Operator’s Guide System Start After automatic or manual swit ch-on, the equipment heats the solutions a nd the dryer to nominal temperatures. During this phase, the monitor displays: • The progress of the startu p / heating up in percent • The remaining time until the machine is ready to operate • Any error messages • The Stop button to s[...]

Overview Start Screen After you log in, the menu bar with the five main menus appears. • Print mode offers all functions for image editing and printing (see Production , Chapter 6). • Settings lets you create the print configurations and enter machin e-specific parameters (see Settings , Chapter 4). • Tests lets you test the equipment prior t[...]

Operator’s Guide End of Work Changing Users To change users, you must first log out. 1. Select End of work in the menu bar. 2. Touch Change user . 3. Touch Logout . 2-14 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer[...]

Overview Work can cont inue only if a user follows these steps to log in again. 1. Select the name of the next user. 2. Enter the password (four numbers). 3. Touch Login . If a different language is allocated to the new user in t he machine setup, all text is displayed in this language. Shutting Down The two methods of shutting down the RP 30 Laser[...]

Operator’s Guide Manual Shutdown 1. Select End of work in the menu bar. 2. Touch Shutdown . 3. Change the start information in the display, if necessary: • Change Timer Change the date / time for the next start in the opening screen. • Next Login Select the user for the next switch-on. NOTE: Changes to the start time and user are only valid f[...]

Overview 4. Perform the daily maintenance procedures (see Dail y Maintenance in Chapter 8). 5. If unprocessed orders exist, answer t he query as to whether they should be saved. Orders that are not saved are lost. The equipment is now shut down and switched off. Emergency Reset CAUTION: The main circuit breaker is for emergency reset only. If you s[...]

Operator’s Guide Operating Controls Button and Lamp on the Main Computer There is one button and one lamp on the main com puter: • ON button (1) If the system is shut down by End of work – Shutdown , it remains in the timer mode until the next automatic startup. If y ou must switch on the system before the next automatic startup time, press t[...]

Overview Touch-screen Monitor The operation of the equipment is menu - dr iven by a touch-sc reen monitor. You activate the functions by touching the touch-sensitive buttons on the screen. Specifications: • 15-inch LCD screen • SVGA resolution 1024 x 768 pixels • Screen-refresh frequency > 75 Hz For more information, see Screen Structure o[...]

Operator’s Guide Screen Structure 9 NOTE: This operator’ s guide refers to the touch-sensitive fields of the touch-screen monitor as “buttons.” The screen is divided into different areas: 1 Information area 2 Fixed buttons (i, ?, and 3 Stop) 4 Status line 5 Active screen 6 Buttons Pop-up window, if available (not shown i n the above example[...]

Overview Information Area The Information area includes the fixed buttons ( i , ? , and Stop ) and the status line. Because the fixed buttons are al ways accessible, you can open the Info and Help screens at any time. For more information, see Info on Page 2-34 and Help on Page 2-40. The fixed buttons are described below. i Status information ? Con[...]

Operator’s Guide All error messages are saved. You can vi ew a list of the messa ges by touching i , then Error list . Below is an example of an error list. For more information, see Correcting System Conditio ns, Chapter 7. 2-22 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer[...]

Overview Touch-sensitive Buttons NOTE: Only one screen is active. It is not possible to open several windows at the same time. The buttons in areas of the screen other than the information line ( i , ? and Stop ) change with the functions of the associ ated menu. Touch the buttons to initiate the desired action, such as to: • Select a submenu fro[...]

Operator’s Guide 1. Select the desired configuration from the list. 2. Touch OK . Pop-up Windows Pop-up windows open on the active screen if you must make a co nfirmation or perform an action: • A Reset pop-up appears when you must ex ecute a reset to resolve an error. • An Error pop-up appears when either incorrec t (or inconsistent) entries[...]

Overview • An Info pop-up appears to provide additional status information. • A Query pop-up appears to let you avoid potential problems. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-25[...]

Operator’s Guide Input Screen When you must enter text, numbers, or special characters, the Input screen opens. • The image of a keyboard includes national special cha r acters in accordance with the selected keyboard allo cation. (For the selection of the keyboard allocation, see User Interface in Chapter 4.) Touch a button to select the corre[...]

Overview Numeric Keypad Use the numeric keypad in the display to enter the d esired number and touch OK to confirm. Menu Bar The main menus are always acce ssible, except when either a pop-up window is open or the Help screen is open. Menu buttons that appear gray indicate that the function is not avail able. The structure of the menus is described[...]

Operator’s Guide Menu Overview Main Menus You can open the following main menus from the menu bar: • Print mode • Settings • Test • End of work NOTE: Pricing is not available. Other screens are availabl e by pressing i and ? : • Status information • Help All menus and associated scree ns ar e outlined on the following pages. 2-28 KODA[...]

Overview Print Mode Menu KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-29[...]

Operator’s Guide Settings Menu (without Machine Se ttings) 2-30 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer[...]

Overview Settings Menu (with Machine Settings) a r KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-31[...]

Operator’s Guide Test Menu 2-32 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer[...]

Overview End of Work Menu Status Information / Help Menus KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-33[...]

Operator’s Guide Additional Screens These screens are accessi ble at any time. They are displayed when: • Configurations can be modified, on demand with the button Display Config • Text inputs (user names, back print text) are required, by touching t he respective field • Number inputs (order numbers, passwo r ds) are required, by touching [...]

Overview Info Printer The Info Printer screen is a graphic representati on of the paper transport and shows the number of prints at the individual stations in the printer. This screen also contains the width, surface, and residual length for each of the two paper m agazines. When an error occurs, the corre sponding co mponent of the printer is disp[...]

Operator’s Guide Info Paper Processor The Info Paper Processor screen is a g r aphic representation of the solution tanks and the dryer, and shows the number of prints currently in the processor. This screen displays: • Order numbers for the orders in the paper processo r • Time remaining until the last print is exited • Nominal and actual [...]

Overview Info Order The Info Order screen displays the number of orders not yet print ed, including network orders and orders store d for file prints (backup). To return to the main Info screen, to uch Back . KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-37[...]

Operator’s Guide Version Info The Version Info screen shows: • Current versions of the installed software and firmware • Serial number of the hardware • License ID of the machine To return to the main Info screen, to uch Back . 2-38 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer[...]

Overview Error List All error messages shown in the status line are saved. Touch i, then Error list to view the error messages. The list shows the error messages wi th the date and t ime of occurrence. • Disable Display all errors if the error list only shows the errors encountered si nce the last start or reset. • If the complete error message[...]

Operator’s Guide Help You can access Help fro m every screen that has a ? in the information area (see Screen Structure on Page 2-20 ). NOTE: NOTE: For operations requiri ng significant computing time, the Help window is not displayed immediately. A pop-up window ope ns with the following options: • Waiting or • Cancel Help text displays for [...]

Chapter 3 Chemicals Contents Contents ................................................................................................................... 3-1 Preparation of Chemicals ....................................................................................... 3-3 Rinsing the Tanks .........................................................[...]

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Chemicals Preparation of Chemicals CAUTION: A risk of injury is possible if the w et section cover is unlocked (PUSH is pressed) unintentionally . The lock engages only in the vertical position. To open the cover: Carefully lift the cover until the lock engage s. To close the cover: 1. Support the cover with one hand. 2. Press the unlocking lever ([...]

Operator’s Guide A water temperature of approximately 30°C (86° F) is recommended for the preparation of the individual tank fillings. The chemicals ca n be mixed direct ly in the machine tanks. CAUTION: To prevent contamination of the chemistry, al w ays fill the tanks in the following order: SB Ö BX Ö CD Thoroughly rinse the container s use[...]

Chemicals Mixing the Tank Solutions The instructions assume th at you are mixing the fresh-tank solutions directly in the proces sor tank. CAUTION: Use cold water when you mix solutions to prev ent you from unnecessary exposure to fumes that can be released at higher temperatures. Handle all chemicals carefully. When you mix solutions, w ear goggle[...]

Operator’s Guide Bleach-Fix You can mix the working bleach-fix tank dire ctly from the two-part concentrates. Use two EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 75 units to su pply the two bottles of each of the two concentrate solutions. CAUTION: IMPORTANT: Be careful to avoid contamination of the dev eloper w ith bleach-fix. 1. Add 12.7 L water to the tank[...]

Chemicals Installing the Racks and Bringing the Tank Solutions to Temperature When you fill the tanks with the new mixes, they will appear only partially filled. When you reinstall the r a cks i n the tanks, the r a cks will disp l ace more so l ution volume to fill the tanks. 1. Install each rack by slowly lowering it into the tank; the rack will [...]

Operator’s Guide 4. Put the EKTACOLOR Processing Cartri dge in the docking station with the sticker facing up. 5. The preparation of the r eplenishers start s as soon as the docking station is closed. During this procedure, the doo r is locked mechanically and the LED on the left side of the docking st ation illuminates steadily. IMPORTANT: There[...]

Chapter 4 Settings Contents From the Order Receipt to the Finished Print ...................................................... 4-3 Administra tor ..................................................................................................... 4-3 Operator ........................................................................................[...]

Operator’s Guide Print Configur ations ............................................................................................. 4-40 Creating, Editing, and Dele ting Configur ations ............................................... 4-42 Creating a New Conf iguratio n .................................................................... 4-42 Cre[...]

Settings From the Order Receipt to the Finished Print Administrator Administrator actions Definition of settings, configurations, users Initiated using the following buttons Settings for the automatic Startup by the timer: start times, firs t user, c alendar w ith off-days and company holidays Settings Machine settings Startup Configuration setting[...]

Operator’s Guide Operator Operator actions Logon, preparing the equipment, test, and order editing Button or Action User Logon Shutdo w n Change user Select a name for the operator Enter the Password Touch Login Preparing the RP 30 Laser Printer for an order Prepare paper magazin es (insert paper, code magazine) and insert them Testing the paper [...]

Settings Preparation of the Print Configuration Settings Settings Paper surfaces Paper settings Settings of cut lengths Test Perform MBL/PBL with laser point Settings Settings Define user ? Import indexprint layouts Import combiprint layouts Print settings Order Machine Ma chin e KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-5[...]

Operator’s Guide Settings Settings Surfaces Set/change switch e.g. "fine grained" e.g. "fine grained new"  edit new  Change PFDF surface OK Save Return Set switch for cassette coding Select PFDF surface OK Save as Paper settings Enter name OK Return e.g. Switch 5 ⌧ Switch 6  Machine 4-6 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Lase[...]

Settings Paper settings Select paper width in mm e.g. "152" e.g. "200"  edit new  Set switch for cassette coding Save Return Set switch for cassette coding Enter paper width in mm OK Save as Settings of cut lengths Select paper width in mm OK Return e.g. Switch 1  Switch 2 ⌧ Switch 3 ⌧ Switch 4 ⌧  edit new  [...]

Operator’s Guide 4-8 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Settings Print settings Order Select configuration e.g. "File print" e.g. "Flie print"  edit new  Select film mask OK Select film type OK Select type of config. Select film mask OK Select film type OK Select type of config. OK Select PpF OK Select film mask OK S[...]

Settings KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-9 e.g. "off" Select index print/off OK Select back print/off OK Adjust correction/off Adjust correction/off OK Select auto save/off OK Select border new/off OK Select exposure/off Select auto save/off Select exposure/off OK e.g. "10" OK Select (FF) Paper configuration/off OK Sele[...]

Operator’s Guide 4-10 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Fill print size to paper  Select FF adjust to ... OK Select P Paper configuration /off OK Select P Paper length/off Select P Paper configuration /off OK Select P Paper length/off OK Select P adjust to ... OK Save as Enter name OK Adjust longer side  Enter name OK OK Select P adjus[...]

Settings Settings Settings can only be modified if there is no pap er in the transport of the printer and paper processor. The Settings menu item is disabled as long as paper runs through the equipment. When all prints of the current orde r ar e in the paper processor, you can tou ch Stop to stop the running operation. The Settings menu will then b[...]

Operator’s Guide Entering Names If entry of names is required, the Input screen opens automatically. Names of configurations have a maximum length of 30 ch aracters. Special characters are possible, with t he exception of quotatio n marks. Characters that are typed appear in the b lue field and in the button above the image of the keyboard. This [...]

Settings Entering Numbers If entry of numbers is required (the numeric u ser password, for example) the numeric keypad opens automatically. Enter the value and press OK. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-13[...]

Operator’s Guide Machine Settings Types of Settings To open, touch: • Settings • Machine settings The machine settings are divided into two se ctions: Configuration and Machine . The configuration settings are saved an d loaded together with the print configurations. Configuration • Surface and Paper settings Set the switches according to t[...]

Settings Machine • User interface for the national settings • User manager to create users with name, password, and rights of access • Settings for the automatic Startup , like workdays with start times / first user, calendar (holidays, compa ny holidays) • Settings for the printer and paper processor • Settings for the printer and paper [...]

Operator’s Guide Defining Surfaces 1. Touch: • Settings • Machine settings • Surface • New 2. Select PFDF surface . This is a list of the standard PFDF surfac es (important for network orders), such as Glossy (F), Matte (N), or Lust re (E). 3. Activate Sw it ch . The switches 5 and 6 define the name of the paper surface. (See Coding the P[...]

Settings Defining Paper Settings 1. Touch: • Settings • Machine settings • Paper settings 2. Touch New to create a new pap er width 3. Select a configuration from the list and cl ick Edit. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-17[...]

Operator’s Guide 4. Activate the appropriate Switches . The switches 1 to 4 define the paper width. (See Co ding the Paper Magazine on the next page.) 5. Select Save as . Enter the name of the new paper setting. Save is only displayed when the screen was opened usin g Edit . The total number of paper widths usable without modi fication is 16. A m[...]

Settings Coding the Paper Magazine The paper magazine i s coded for the paper width (1-4) and the surface (5-6) in use. The meaning of the coding is describe d below.  Slide closed ■ Slide open Width Indicators Surface Indicators Paper Width 1 2 3 4 5 6 3.25 inch (82 mm)     3.50 inch (89 mm)     3.75 inch (95 mm)  ?[...]

Operator’s Guide Defining Cut Lengths 1. Touch: • Settings • Machine settings • Cut length 2. Select New cut length / Delete cut length to update the list of cre a ted cut lengths. The range is 82 to 305 mm. 3. Select Save. The cut lengths defined here are offered in the selection boxe s of the order configurations. 4-20 KODAK PROFESSIONAL [...]

Settings User Interface 1. Touch: • Settings • Machine settings • User interface 2. Select the data for the user-specific setti ngs: • Language German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Japane se, etc. • Keyboard for the input screen on the touch screen • Beep Touch on/off Acoustic signal after a button has bee n touched • Preview fr[...]

Operator’s Guide User Administrator: Defining Users and User Rights Enter the settings under User interfac e first, because they are needed for the user- specific settings. Any number of users can be defined, but the followi ng two are required: • Administrator with user rights for all functions, except service • Service with unlimited rights[...]

Settings − Edit Select the user in the list and touch Edit to change the corresponding setting s. The next screen opens. − Pass w ord, Repeat The password (maximum four digit s) is defined for new users by double entry. An Old password of an existing user can be change d in the same way. − Language, Key board, Pre view frequency, Beep touch T[...]

Operator’s Guide − User rights The administrator can com bine the user rights listed in the following table individually for each user in order to create a user profi le. Rights Button Description File print Image files of an order (loaded from data carri ers) Preview File print with preview Print modes Netw ork orde rs Network orders from a Wo[...]

Settings Startup: Defining the Start Ti me / Standard User (Timer) 1. Touch: • Settings • Machine settings • Startup 2. Define: • Automatic Start When you enter the start times, allow approximately one hou r to preheat the solutions and dryer to the correct operati ng temperature. Set Off for off days . • Sleep mode / Shutdown In sleep mo[...]

Operator’s Guide Calendar: Defining Off Days 1. Touch: • Settings • Machine settings • Startup • Edit calendar 2. Select year / month with the arrow keys. 3. Define off days; for example, company holidays • Black for workday s • Blue for off days 4. Touch OK . 4-26 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer[...]

Settings Installing the Software 1. Touch: • Settings • Machine settings • Install software 2. Touch Load CD . 3. Touch Install . Check if the settings were saved on an external data carrier. If No , the operation is stopped. If Yes , the input screen opens. Enter the serial numb er. The software is installed and enabl ed. Then a new start is[...]

Operator’s Guide Printer Settings 1. Touch: • Settings • Machine settings • Printer 2. Enter the required information: • Overlapping Indicate by how many percent the digiti zed image is calculate d greater than the paper to be exposed. The range is 0 to 10%. • Master Paper Define the paper used most frequently as master pa per. The MBL [...]

Settings Paper Processor Settings Setting the Replenishment Rates NOTE: CAUTION: It is not possible to modify the individual replenishment rates. The rates for Color Developer, Bleach-F ix, and Stabilizer can only be increased or reduced together at the same ratio. If one of t he replenishment rates is changed, the values of the other two solutions[...]

Operator’s Guide • At the first system startup or after the RP 30 Laser Printer has not been used for some days, you must enter an initial value. Touch Activate normal repl . After 5 operating days, the replenishm en t will be in accordance with the throughput. Replenishment Rates Solution Time in seconds Replenishment rates Developer 33 60 ml/[...]

Settings Changes in the parameters shifts the p rin ted results into one direction. For this reason, only experienced operators should modify parameters. • The settings influence all orders. • Modifications are only effective after a new start. • These settings are not considered in the backprint as the prod uctions balance defines the basic [...]

Operator’s Guide Impact Changes in the correction effect (only influences the color and density regulators): • Presetting: 100% • Range: 10 to 200% The presetting of 100 should result in a correction density step of about 0.01D and a color step of about 0.03D to 0.04D on the pape r (always depending on the paper gradation). The parameter chan[...]

Settings Sharpness of Edges This parameter is used for the corre c tion of light/dark transition alon g edges, such as a window in a building. • Shifting towards + The light/dark transition is emphasized, the edge appears sharper. • Shifting towards – The edge appears softer. The impression of sharpness d epends on the print size and the pape[...]

Operator’s Guide Sharpness of Grain This parameter has a simil ar effect as Sharpness of edges , however on smaller structures (< 1 mm), such as on ha ir in portraits or on grass. • Shifting towards + Fine structures appear shar per. • Shifting towards – Fine structures appear softer. • Fine structuring: If the value is increased, fine[...]

Settings Digital Order Settings 1. Touch: • Settings • Machine settings • Ne twork orders 2. Enter the required information. Remote Order File Print Defines an external storage location within the network where image files for the File print / Remote order print mode are stored and ca n be accessed by the RP 30 Laser Printer. (Access by way o[...]

Operator’s Guide Remote Order Autosave Defines an external storage location within the network, where to the RP 30 Laser Printer copies and saves th e image files if the A utosave function is activated. • Comput er name See Remote Order File Print above. • Resource name See Remote Order File Print above. Network Orders These parameters allow [...]

Settings PDM (D-Bridge) Information about the PC (PDM Server) on which the PDM Software is installed (required for network ord ers): • Address or name Name or IP address • Port no. (Standard is 5001 or pfdmcom, if the corresponding input in the SERVICES file exists) PFDF ( P hoto f inishing D ata F ormat) is a standardi zed format for order dat[...]

Operator’s Guide Other Settings 1. Touch: • Settings • Machine settings • Other settings 2. Enter the following information required for the prod uction: • Lab ID Equipment-specific identification number within a laborato ry. Can be included in the backprint. Permissible range: 160 to 169 • Lab name Free name. Can be included in the bac[...]

Settings • Check PpF If this parameter is activated a warni ng message will be displayed as soon a s the number of prints (PpF) entered for an order exceeds the value defined in the Max. PpF field. Work continues as soon as the warning is confirmed. The re is no automatic correction for PpF. • Max. PpF Maximum number of prints per frame that wi[...]

Operator’s Guide Print Configurations 1. Touch: • Settings • Print configurations 2. Enter the required information. 4-40 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer[...]

Settings All the settings required for creating the des ired print size (for example, 9 x 13) including further options (such as backprint) are stored in the print configurations. For this, the following configurations are defined: • Paper • Backprint • Correction • AutoSave • Front print • Order Single, Package, Reproduction Order conf[...]

Operator’s Guide Creating, Editing, and Deleting Configurations The various configuration lists cont ain all related sub-configurations. Creating a New Configuration 1. Touch New. A screen appears with the existing preset values. In some configuration menus the Film mask field is displayed. Here the meaning of this term is “image source.” For[...]

Settings Editing a Configuration 1. Touch the configuration. 2. Touch Edit and modify the settings in the next screen. 3. Save. Deleting a Configuration 1. Touch the name in the configuration list and touch Delete . 2. If the configuration is used in a main configuration, you do not have to delete the main configuration. Instead, select anot h er c[...]

Operator’s Guide Paper Configurations A paper configuration consists of a pap er se tting for each (width) and a surface. The cut length of the paper is kept independent of the paper configu ration, and it can be assigned to an order configuration in the Order menu. Creating a Paper Configuration 1. Touch: • Settings • Print configurations ?[...]

Settings 2. Select from the Paper Settings and the Paper Surfaces . The paper settings and surface s created before in the Machine settings are now offered. • Switches for the paper magazine change • Switches 1 to 4 define the paper width • Switches 5 and 6 define the surface • The switch positions are defined under Settings / Machine setti[...]

Operator’s Guide Backprint Configurations Settings apply to the print mode File print . For Network orders, the backprint is part of the image individual order data. The print field is 2 x 40 charact ers. Positions not used are filled with points. 1. Touch: • Settings • Print configurations • Backprint • New or Edit 2. Select File print f[...]

Settings Here the meaning of the term "Film mask" is "image source." For the RP 30 Laser Printer, the image source File print is fixed and cannot be changed. 3. Create backprint text with a combi nation of the machine-generated parameters and additional operator comments. a. Add  or Remove  parameters. b. If Free text was [...]

Operator’s Guide Here is some additional information about some of th e parameters. Print date/time is printed for the formats selected und er Machine settings / User interface. Color / density corrections prints the corrections of the correctio n configuration plus the manual corrections. Because of this data in the backprint, exact reo r ders a[...]

Settings Correction Configurations The options the RP 30 Laser Printer offers to improve the image ca n be combined in special configurations, named and saved, for certain subject groups (snow shots) or certain custo mers. Correction configurations are only effecti ve in the File print mode. 1. Touch: • Settings • Print configurations • Corre[...]

Operator’s Guide For explanations of the functi on of these corrections, see Productio n Balance – Digital on Page 4-30. These corrections appear in th e backprint if backprint text was selected. See Backp rint Configurations on Page 4-46 . 4-50 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer[...]

Settings Autosave Configurations Autosave configurations are used to sav e image files on a data carrier. The aspect ratio is kept. A folder is set up for every order on the data carrier: • The folder name = order name_date/time (for example: 001_020805113 0). • The files copied into this folder are named as follows: File name_internal image nu[...]

Operator’s Guide Autosave fixed • File format In this mode, the files are always saved in the format bmp. • Drive Selection of a local drive: floppy disk. • Quantity Enter the number of image files that are to be saved on the select ed medium. As the storage capacity of the se lected medium can not be changed, the resolution of the image is[...]

Settings Autosave quality • File format bmp or jpg with various compre ssion factors. • Drive Selection of a local drive (floppy) or external drive. The folder defined and shared in the menu Settings / Machine settings / Network orders / Remote orders: Autosav e is offered. • Resolution Four different resolution s are offered. KODAK PROFESSIO[...]

Operator’s Guide PDM (D-Bridge) • Resolution and File format as in Autosave quality . The address of the PC where the PDM serve r (D-Bridge) is installed has been defined before. See Network Order s on Page 4-36 . • CD, Internet Upload, Normal If one or more of these fields is selected, the stored i mage files in the corresponding order file [...]

Settings Front Print Configurations Front print configurations let you expos e free text on the front of the print. 1. Touch: • Settings • Print configurations • Front print • New or Edit 2. Select Font , Size and Position . 3. Touch Font color or Background colo r . KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-55[...]

Operator’s Guide 4. Select the color and press OK or Select the color and press Ne w . Modify the red, green, blue color part s in the next screen to create the desired color and press OK twice. 5. Select Save or Sav e as . 4-56 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer[...]

Settings Order Configurations As the sub-configurations are acce ssed in t he order configurations, they must always be created first. A created sub-configuration can be use d in any number of order configurations. 1. Touch: • Settings • Print configurations • Order • New or Edit 2. Select Film mask . The software is used for configuratio n[...]

Operator’s Guide 3. Select the Configuration type. • Single A single order configuration. See Creating a Single Configuration on the next page. • Package Several single order configuration s are combined in one package to print different sizes from one Image file in one step. Thi s means that single order configurations must be created bef or[...]

Settings Creating a Single Configuration 1. Set the Configuration type to Single . 2. Select Film mask : File print . 3. Select sub-configurations or set to OFF . 4. Select PpF (number of prints per fra me). The default value is 1. 5. Enter the Border size, from 4 to 60 mm, or 0 for borderless. 6. Specify Paper configuration and Cut length . 7. Sel[...]

Operator’s Guide Creating a Package Con figuration You can use any combination of orde r conf igurations. If a configuration with more than two paper widths is used for printin g, you may be asked to change the paper magazine. 1. Select Film mask and Film type . In the RP 30 Laser Printer, both terms correspon d to the term Image source . 2. Set [...]

Settings Reproduction Order configuration for image files that a r e to be printed without automatic image improvement. Printing is without preview. The co nfi guration cannot be changed. The image is printed in the middle of a large size (40 0 dpi), e.g. for CD Inlays. 1. Set Film mask and Film type on File print . 2. Set Configuration type to Rep[...]

Operator’s Guide Configuration Types in the Order Configura tion List The configuration types are identified in the list by letters: S Single P Package R Reproduc tion The standard configuration is always shown in the first line in all configuration lists. Black-and-White and Sepia Prints Automatic conversion of color information in the origi nal[...]

Settings Defining a Configuration as th e Standard Configuration One of the previously created Single a nd Package o rder configurations can be defined as the Standard configuration. This standard configu r ation is shown at the top of the configuration list and is used automatically: • After the start • After changing the print mode Activate S[...]

Operator’s Guide Saving and Loading Settings and Configurations When to Save Settings • After the first machine startup and the creation of customer configurations. • After major modifications of settings and/or configu rations. • At regular intervals, such as after a PBL. • Prior to the installation of a software update. This is recommen[...]

Settings Load Settings 1. Touch: • Settings • Load settings 2. Mark the desired information by che cking the box. 3. Select a medium, if necessa ry, a directory and a file name. 4. Select Load . KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-65[...]

Chapter 5 T est s Contents Introducti on .............................................................................................................. 5-3 Printer Te sts ............................................................................................................. 5-3 Overview ........................................................[...]

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Tests Introduction Before the start of production, the printe r and paper processor must be carefully calibrated to produce only the highe st quality prints. The purpose of the printer calibratio n is to align the individual elements of the KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer – print engine, pa per, and paper processor – with resp ect to eac[...]

Operator’s Guide Prerequisites for MBL and PBL Calibration Before printing the MBL and PBL calibration: 1. Check that there are no print orde rs pending. 2. Use the Information ( i ) button to check that no pap er is in the paper transport of the printer and the paper pro c essor for the MBL and the PBL calib ration. 3. Check that there is enough[...]

Tests You can use the Settings menu (see Chapter 4) to set up how oft en the automatic PBL should be repeated if the values continue to be o ut of tolerance after retries. The number of retries can be from 1 to 10. PBL Test with Laser Point The laser point is used to set the expo sure levels required to produce the desired D-max value of the paper [...]

Operator’s Guide Printing an MBL Test When it is necessary to print an MBL test, follow these instructions. Touch: • Test • Start MBL An Info screen opens during the test. If the master paper is not inserted whe n an MBL is started, you are prompted to insert the master paper. You can use the Settings menu (see Chapter 4) to set up how oft en[...]

Tests Procedure for the First Machine Operation or After New Software Installation 1. Use the predefined paper c onfiguration s or set up configurations as required (see Chapter 4). 2. Define the master paper. (This is the pa per style most frequently used in the lab.) Touch Settings – Machine settings – Printer . IMPORTANT: Another paper m igh[...]

Operator’s Guide Daily Calibration With the MBL The MBL should be printed directly after system start (as soon as the chemicals have reached their nominal temperatu res) and should be repeated once or twice during the day. For an MBL, the master paper must always be inse rted. If an Auto-MBL is to be printed after system start, the master pa per [...]

Tests Calibration of New Paper, Emulsi on Changes, or Correction of a Paper Channel (Not Master Paper) 1. Print an MBL. This provides for a calibrat ed condition of the system. 2. Print the PBL right after the MBL: • With laser point for new papers other than the master paper or • Without laser point if ther e was an emulsion change o nly Calib[...]

Operator’s Guide Testing the Paper Processor To maintain or restore optimum proce ssing quality, the chemicals of the paper processor should be checked every day by means of the pre-exposed control strip s. Prerequisites: • The following working temperatures must have been reached: − DEV 40 °C − BX 38 °C − STB 37 °C − Dryer 65 °C ?[...]

Tests 4. Touch: • Test • Control strip • Chemical control strip You receive a prompt to insert the chemical control strip. 5. Place the control strip box in the holder p r ovided for this in the lower area of the lane distributor. 6. Close the printer door. 7. Touch: • Continue (to transport the control strip into the paper pro c essor), or[...]

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Chapter 6 Production Contents Preparing the Equipment fo r Different Orders ..................................................... 6-3 Preparing the Paper Magazine .......................................................................... 6-3 Putting Paper in the Magazi ne ..................................................................... 6-5 Cod[...]

Operator’s Guide Network Orders ..................................................................................................... 6-25 Operator-Contro lled Start................................................................................ 6-25 Automatic Start .................................................................................[...]

Production Preparing the Equipment for Different Orders Preparing the Paper Magazine Paper widths in the paper maga zines are 216 to 305 mm (3.25 to 12 in.). The paper magazine must be adjusted to the pape r width in use to ensure correct paper transport in the paper magazine. 1. Open the empty magazine and rem ove the core. 2. Remove the screw for[...]

Operator’s Guide 4. Loosen the guide screws on the magazi ne exit. 5. Move the guides to the correct width. 6. Adjust the guides in the other sect ion of the magazi ne in the same way. NOTE: If several pap e r types are used, we recommend pre paring several magazines for each pa per width. 6-4 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer[...]

Production Putting Paper in the Magazine Photographic paper must always be sto red in a cool and dry place. The best storage temperature is 2 - 10°C (36 - 50°F). 1. Take the paper out of the cool storag e at least 24 hours before use so that any condensation on the pape r dries. 2. In the darkroom, take the paper roll out of the package and pu sh[...]

Operator’s Guide Coding the Paper Magazine Set the paper magazine coding to the desir ed paper width and surface as indicated on the sticker. The coding is defined in the table bel ow.  Slide closed ■ Slide open Width Indicators Surface Indicators Paper Width 1 2 3 4 5 6 3.25 inch (82 mm)     3.50 inch (89 mm)     3.7[...]

Production Paper Widths Not Yet Coded NOTE: If there is no free maga zine code available for a paper width not yet coded, use the code of an unused pape r width (we recommend using 82 mm). To change the code: 1. Delete the width in configuration s with width 82 (select Settings , Machine Settings , Paper Settings ). 2. Use New to store the old code[...]

Operator’s Guide Changing the Paper Magazine IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: To let the paper to rewind into the magazine, al ways wait 30 seconds after the last print procedure before removin g the magazine. The LED in front of the magazine indica tes if the magazin e may be removed: Green: yes Red: no 1. Remove the paper magazi ne: a. Push the locking le[...]

Production Order Processing Order Number (Automatic / Manual) Order numbers are allocat ed either automatically or manually. See Machine Settings / Other Settings in Chapter 4. Manual Order Number The first order always starts with 1 . An order number is display ed for every print screen. The number can be changed : • As long as the Change? butto[...]

Operator’s Guide End of Order (Automatic / Manual) The orders are completed by end of order. The sorter moves so that the prints are separated in the trays accordin g to the orders. If an image file is loaded after order end, this new order receives a new order number either automatically or manually. Exceptions: • The sorter moves on without a[...]

Production Print Modes With the RP 30 Laser Pr inter, you will use one of two print modes. • File Print: image files (jpg, bmp, tif) are loaded from mobile data carriers an d printed on the RP 30 Laser Printer with or without a preview. The following drives are provided on the main computer: Diskette, DVD/CD-ROM, Zip, and PCMCIA card. • Network[...]

Operator’s Guide Printing File Print Prerequisites • The RP 30 Laser Printer only accepts jpg, bmp and uncompresse d tif file formats. Save any files created with Adobe P hotoshop to one of these formats. • Digital cameras have Gamma values between 1.8 and 2.2. The RP 30 Laser Printer prints with a Gamma of 1.8. • The maximum single file si[...]

Production dTFS The dTFS function is used to compens ate fo r the different characteristics of digital cameras (for example, to correct color casts analog to negative film. Activate this function only if at least five exposures were made with the same camera. The exposures are com bined in a series—similar to film—and the dTFS determines the co[...]

Operator’s Guide Selecting the Configuration Type for an Order Three types of order config urations are ava ilable for file prints. They are represented by a letter in the list of order configurations: S Single P Package R Reproduc tion Single or Package To print an order as single or pa ckage, select the order configuration of the respective typ[...]

Production Reproduction To print a reproduction, select an order configu ration of the reproduction type. In the list of order configurations this type is marked a s R . R eproduction For images created with programs li ke Photoshop or shots artificially falsified. The image f iles of an order are pri nted without the automatic image improvement an[...]

Operator’s Guide Changing the Configuration and the Order Number Displaying the Current Configuration Touch Show configuration . • All details about the current configurat ion and associated su b-configurations as well as all other settings are listed. • Modifications are not possible in this screen. Changing the Current Configuration The sel[...]

Production • If Change configuration is opened after Stop (button in the print modes with preview) or in the enlarged view of an image, the modification s only hold for the current image: − Selection of another matchi ng configuration − No modification is availa ble for print size or backprint settings Return to the initial screen by touching[...]

Operator’s Guide Loading Image Files from Data Carriers Image files loaded from data carriers ar e combined in an order. The image files can be loaded from data carri ers or from a shared folder in a workstation connected to the equipment. (See Digital Orders, Settings in Chapter 4). The individual images of the order can b e edited on the equipm[...]

Production Saving Digital Orders 1. Touch Save order . 2. Enter the name in the next screen and Sav e . NOTE: Orders that you print imme diately and do not save explicitly are automatically stored in a backup directory on the hard di sk. This let s you later edit frames of a finished order without much additional wo rk (composing the image files ag[...]

Operator’s Guide Printing File Prints without Preview With preview deactivated, t he image files are printed without any o ther operator intervention because every thing has been preset and automated. There are no operations in automatic pri nting that require a lot of computing time: • Changing to the print mode with preview is not possi ble. [...]

Production Printing File Prints with Preview With preview active, a large number of functions a r e offered for image correction and image enhancement. The edited ima ges can be saved on data carriers. 1. Touch Start print . Up to four images are shown at the sa me time. The corrections of the sele cted configuration are taken into con s ideratio n[...]

Operator’s Guide • Autoprint (after Stop ) The current image is printed and di sappears from the display. The preview continues. • Skip The current image is not printed and is not sho wn any more. The next image moves in from the left. • Preview off Changing to Autoprint without preview is possible while an order i s running. The preview di[...]

Production Image Improvement After touching Improvement , modify the following parameters: • Sharpness – edges • Saturation • Sharpness – grain • Detail contrast • Touch OK or Cancel to return to the preview images or the enlarged view. See Correction Configurations in Chapter 4. The pa rameters are described there in detail. Special [...]

Operator’s Guide Saving Processed Images as Files 1. Touch Save . The button appears in the Image editing and Special screen s. 2. Select File format , Resolution , and the Driv e symbol . Edited single images or co mplete orders can be saved on a diskette, a Zip disk, the hard disk, or in an external directory. File formats are jpg or bmp, with [...]

Production Network Orders RP 30 Laser Printer can be con nected with se veral workstations in the lab by way of a PDM server. These workstations can send compl etely prepared orders to the equipment for printing at any time. Every one of these orders consists of the correspondin g image files and an order description file containing informatio n ab[...]

Operator’s Guide Automatic Start With this setting, and after the preset time without operator action has expired, a query window appears asking wh ether the digital orders should be printed. You can either ignore this request or respond. • Respond to the request: No Print digital orders later Yes Print digital orders immediately • Ignore the[...]

Chapter 7 Correcting System Conditions Contents System E rrors .......................................................................................................... 7-3 Error Mess ages ................................................................................................. 7-3 Reset with the ON Button or Stop Button on t he Screen ...[...]

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Correcting System Conditions System Errors A voiding Handling Errors CAUTION: 1. 2. 3. When shutting down the RP 30 Laser Printer, alwa ys use the End of Work – Shutdo w n function. Never switch off the RP 30 Laser Printer with the main breaker because this may : Reduce the servi ce life o f the blue/green laser considerably because the laser fan[...]

Operator’s Guide Reset with the ON Button or S top Button on the Screen There are two methods for resetting the system: • Pressing the ON button on the main computer, or • Touching the Stop button on the screen The advantage of using the Stop button is that the laser does not need to be star ted. Touch the Stop button to initiate a software r[...]

Correcting System Conditions Error Handling General 1. Remove errors if the cause is known. 2. Touch Clear if this button is shown. 3. If required, touch the Stop button on the screen, wait until the pape r transport of the printer is empty, and touch Yes to initiate a reset. The screen remains gray during the reset procedure. The duration is appro[...]

Operator’s Guide Image Processing Errors It is possible to have several images that cannot be p rinted. However, only the last image is shown. Touch Clear . The types of adjustment for file print are: • Fill print Center crop; image information getting lo st. • Fit image to paper The complete image information is shown and a bo rder is added.[...]

Correcting System Conditions Printer Errors For messa ges such as : • Paper in the Printer • nn_LSxx not reached • nn_LSxx not free • TU2 not ready nn = PE, LD, TU xx = Number of the light barrier 1. Remove the paper from the printer. Make sure to do this first or consecutive errors may occur. 2. Touch Clear . For messa ges such as : • Sh[...]

Operator’s Guide Removing Paper Jams WARNING: To avoid injury, be careful when working around the tooth ed belts, sharp corners, and sharp edge s in the printer area. When a paper jam occurs: 1. Remove the paper from the indicated posi tion. To se e the location of the jam, touch i and the desired mo dule in the graphic. 2. If you cannot find the[...]

Correcting System Conditions Special Case: When a paper jam occurs duri ng a system shutdown or reset, the paper jam is only reported when the system is sta r ted again. During this time, the Info function is not available. If the paper is not found and cannot be re moved, do these steps: 1. Confirm the error message about 5 times. The main menu ap[...]

Operator’s Guide Paper Jam in the T ransport Unit CAUTION: If a paper jam occurs, always withdraw the print engine first before pulling out the transport unit. Pull out the print engine: 1. Open the left-hand side door. 2. Actuate the two levers (1) and open the locking m echanism. 3. Pull out the complete print engine (2). Paper jams may occur i[...]

Correcting System Conditions Paper T ransport at the Bottom With the print engine pulled out: 1. Actuate the two levers (1) and open the locking m echanism. 2. Pull out the transfer unit towards you. 3. Open the levers (2) and hold agai nst the unit as the bottom part of the transport releases. 4. Pull the flap (3) up and slowly lower the bottom pa[...]

Operator’s Guide 5. Remove the jammed paper from the paper tra nsport. Paper Transport at the Top With the print engine pulled out, the locking mechani sm opened, and transport unit pulled out: 1. Lift the top guide plate on the shafts marked red, an d fold it up. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the top pape r transport. 7-12 KODAK PROFESSIONAL R[...]

Correcting System Conditions Sheet Bridge to Transport Unit With the print engine pulled out, the locking mechani sm opened, and transport unit pulled out: 1. Open the guide plate for the sheet tran sport and remove the paper. 2. Turn the button (see arrow) on the sheet turnover and remove the p aper. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 7-13[...]

Operator’s Guide T ransfer/T akeover Sections between T ransport Unit and Print Engine Always pull out the print engine first: 1. Open the left-hand side door. 2. Actuate the two levers (1) and open the locking m echanism. 3. Pull out the print engine (2) completely. For paper jammed in the print en gine: 1. Remove the guide plate at the top (1) [...]

Correcting System Conditions For paper jammed in the transp ort unit: 1. Leave the transport unit in the printer. Do not pull it out. 2. Remove the paper. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 7-15[...]

Operator’s Guide Paper Jam in the Print Engine 1. Pull out the print engine. a. Open the left-hand side door. b. Open the locking mechanism using the two 2 levers (1). c. Pull out the print engine (2) completely. 7-16 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer[...]

Correcting System Conditions 2. Turn the transport belt pulley of the stepper motor for the print dru m. 3. Unlock (2) the bottom belt assembly (1) and fold it do wn. 4. Remove the paper from the print roller (3). 5. Verify that all belts of the lower bel t assembly and the print drum sit corre ctly. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 7-17[...]

Operator’s Guide Paper Jam between the T ransport Unit and the Lane Distributor 1. Open the right-hand printer door. 2. Open the locking mechanism (fastenin g screw) and pull the lane distributor out towards you. 3. Turn the hand wheel (1) at least 10 turns to advan ce the sheet into the lane distributor. 4. Remove the guide plate (1). Pull the 2[...]

Correcting System Conditions Paper Jam in the Lane Distributor 1. Open the right-hand printer door. 2. Open the locking (fastening scre w) and pull the lane distributor out towards you. 3. Pull each of the two push buttons (1) to open them. 4. Remove the guide plates. 5. Remove the paper. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 7-19[...]

Operator’s Guide Paper Jam between the Lane Distributor and Sheet T ransfer 1. Remove the red fastening screw (1 ). 2. Remove the cover (2 ). 3. Hold the sheet transfer by the handle (3 ). Lift and remove the sheet transfer. 4. Remove the paper. 5. Verify that all belts are positioned correctly. 6. Mount the unit again. Be careful of the two lock[...]

Correcting System Conditions Paper Jam in the Paper Processor WARNING: Risk of injury is possible if the wet section cover is unlocked unintentionally (when PUSH is pressed). • When opening the cover: Check that the cover lock fully engages in vertic al position. • When closing the cover: Support the cover with one hand. Pre ss the unlocking le[...]

Operator’s Guide CAUTION: Chemical splashes may stai n the covers. Use the splash guard (1) or remove splashes immediately with water. 3. Remove the CD (Color Develope r) f eed unit, the tank crossovers and the squeegee unit. 4. The CD solution must not be contami nated by bleach -fix. Therefore, put the splash gu ard (2) on th e CD rack. 1 2 5. [...]

Chapter 8 Maintenance Contents Maintenance Schedule and Ma intenance Inte rvals ............................................. 8-3 Daily Mainte nance ................................................................................................... 8-4 Performing a Process Control fo r the Paper Pr ocessor .................................... 8-4 W[...]

Operator’s Guide Maintenance When Required ............................................................................... 8-37 Consumables......................................................................................................... 8-39 Chemicals .......... .............................................................................[...]

Maintenance Maintenance Schedule and Maintenance Intervals Daily Week ly Monthly When required Maintenance jobs to be perform e d by the customer Perform process control on the pape r processor Transport unit: Remove paper d ust Single sheet buffer and sheet bridge: Remove pa per dust Print engine: Remove paper dust Lane distributor: Rem ove paper [...]

Operator’s Guide Daily Maintenance Performing a Process Control for the Paper Processor Before performing process control, make sure: • The nominal processing temperatures of the solutions have been reached. • There is no order in process. • You use KODAK PROFESSIONAL Pro Strips for Process RA-4 (Catalog No. 129 8587). 1. Unlatch and remove[...]

Maintenance 3. Close the printer door and touch: • Continue (to transport the control strip into the paper pro c essor), or • Cancel (to terminate the operation) 4. Evaluate the process control strips. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 8-5[...]

Operator’s Guide Weekly Maintenance Removing Paper Dust from the Printer Sections The necessary tools are: • Vacuum cleaner • Brush • Isopropyl alcohol for plastic-coated and rub ber rollers CAUTION: Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable liquid. It can cause ey e irritation and dry skin. Wash your hands w ith soap and w ater after you perform ma[...]

Maintenance Single Sheet Buffer and Sheet Bridge 1. Unlock the transport unit and pu ll it out on the telescopic rails. 2. Pull up the quick-action lock (1). Pull the cover plate o f the single sheet buffer slightly to the front and remove it. 3. Hold the sheet bridge on the left side and fold it open to the right. 4. Remove the paper dust with a v[...]

Operator’s Guide Print Engine 1. Open the locking mechanism (1) of the print en gine. 2. Pull out the print engine (2) on the telescopic rails. 3. Press down the toggle on guide pl ate (1), press up on guide plate (2), and remove the two guide plates. 4. Remove the paper dust with a vacuum cleaner. 5. Insert both guide plates again. 8-8 KODAK PRO[...]

Maintenance 6. Clean the light barrier s with a brush or compressed air spray: • Beginning of Line – BOL (1): Start of exposure (accessible from outside) • Beginning of Page – BOP (2): Paper tip detection 1 2 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 8-9[...]

Operator’s Guide 7. Open the belt assembly. 8. Remove the paper dust with a vacuum cleaner. 9. Close the belt assembly again. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the transpo rt belts are not shifted. 8-10 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer[...]

Maintenance Lane Distributor WARNING: Be careful to avoid risk of injury caused by toothed belts that may run in the marked area. The purpose of this proced ure is to avoid transport problems. 1. Loosen the red locking scre w (1). 2. Pull out the unit on the telescopic rails. 3. Remove the paper dust with a vacuum cleaner. 4. Remove the guide plate[...]

Operator’s Guide Sheet Transfer 1. After pulling the red latch (1), remove the cover (2) of the sheet tra nsfer. 2. Hold the sheet transfer by the handle (3 ) and lift the sheet tran sfer out of the holder. 3. Set the sheet transfer down. 4. Remove the paper dust with a vacuum cleaner. 5. Clean the rollers and transport belt s with a lint-free cl[...]

Maintenance Cleaning the Paper Processor: CD Feed Unit, Tank Crossovers, and Squeegee Unit and V Wipers WARNING: Risk of injury is possible if the wet section cover is unlocked unintentionally (when PUSH is pressed). • When opening the cover: Check that the cover lock fully engages in vertic al position. • When closing the cover: Support the co[...]

Operator’s Guide CD BX SB1 SB2 SB3 SB4 Removing the CD (Color Developer) Feed Unit 1. Open the paper processor cove r and le t it lock in the vertical position. 2. Fasten the splash guard at the front to protect the tank area from chemical splashes. 3. Release the tabs and grasp the CD fee d unit, remove it, and put it in the lab basin. 8-14 KODA[...]

Maintenance Removing the Tank Crossov ers Working from left to right, put each of th e 5 tank crossovers in the lab basin. 1. Grasp the tank crossovers by the tabs. 2. Remove the crossover. 3. Set the crossover in the lab basin. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 8-15[...]

Operator’s Guide Removing the V Wiper and Squeege e Unit NOTE: The squeege e unit consists of a guide section and a holder for the V wiper. The holder must be unlocked on both sides to remove it. 1. Grasp the squeegee unit by the tabs and remove it. 2. Unlock the holder for the V wiper on b oth sides and lift it out of the squeegee unit. 3. Put b[...]

Maintenance CAUTION: NOTE: Do not damage the w iper edges of the V wiper. Check for damage. 2. Clean the squeegee unit and V wipe rs. a. Clean the rollers of the squeegee unit wi th a soft brush. b. Clean the paper guide surf aces of the squeegee unit and the holder with a lint free cloth. 3. Reinstall the holder of the V wiper and l et it snap in.[...]

Operator’s Guide Checking the Solution Levels Purpose: To compensate f or evaporation (also required with the automatic evaporation compensation). Check the solution levels in the pape r processor and top up with water once a we ek before starting production. If the level drops considerably: 1. Adjust the settings of the water replenishment to th[...]

Maintenance Cleaning the Filters in ASTOR and Water Inlets IMPORTANT: NOTE: IMPORTANT: Close the water tank cover (3) before be ginning this procedure. 1. Close the drain valves on the top of the 3 inlets. 2. Unscrew the cap nuts (1 a nd 2) and carefully remove them. The cap nuts are full of liquid. 3. Remove the filters and rinse them in running w[...]

Operator’s Guide Cleaning the Densitometer Calibration Plate The densitometer is mount ed in the paper outlet. 1. Loosen the screw (2) and remove the front cove r of the paper outlet (1). 1 2 2. Loosen the knurled screws (1) on the ri ght and left side on the guide plate of the densitometer unit. 3. Turn the densitometer unit (2) over and clean t[...]

Maintenance Cleaning the Transport Belt of the Print Chute Use a cloth and warm water. 1. Clean the transport belt (1) with a dam p cloth. 2. Wipe the print chute (2) with a damp cloth. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 8-21[...]

Operator’s Guide Monthly Maintenance Checking the Solution Temperatures 1. Touch: • Settings • Machine settings • PP temperature 2. Set the reference temperatures for the solutions and t he dryer, if necessary: DEV 40 °C ± 0.3 BX 38 °C ± 2 STB 37 °C ± 2 Dryer 65 °C 3. Calibrate the temperature sensors: a. Touch Readjust xxx . A windo[...]

Maintenance Cleaning / Replacing the Air Filters CAUTION: NOTE: Let washed filters and filt er mats dry well before reinstalling them. Do not wring, bend or press filter s and filter mats. Do not let filters and filter mats dry in the sun. Below the Cutter Unit 1. Remove the cover (1 ). 2. Wash the filter mat in water. Replace the cutter unit air f[...]

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Maintenance Right-hand Side Wall, Dryer and AC Power Supply of the Paper Processor NOTE: The air filters 1 and 2 a r e mounted in holders of pe rforated metal. To remove the holder, lift it by the handle and pull it out to the front. 1. Blow out the air filters from the inside wi th compressed air, or wash them in warm water if they are very dirty.[...]

Operator’s Guide Changing Chemical Filters WARNING: Risk of injuries exists if the cover of the wet sec t ion unlocked accidentally or carelessly. See the Wa rning under Cleaning the Paper Processor on Page 8-13. Wear protective gloves and goggles when performing this procedure. 1. Open the paper processor cove r and le t it lock in the vertical [...]

Maintenance Cleaning the Processing Racks Purpose: To ensure optimum processin g quality. WARNING: CAUTION: Wear protective gloves, a rubber apron, and goggles when you clean the processing racks. Chemical splashes may stai n the covers. Use the splash guard (1) or remove splashes immediately with water. 1. Remove the CD (Color Develope r) f eed un[...]

Operator’s Guide 4. Lift the BX rack far enough so that the hinged holdin g plate can rest on the metal bracket to let the chemical so lution drip from the rack . 5. Remove the dripped racks, put them in the tray supplied as accessory and take them to a lab basin. 6. Remove the splash guard from the CD rack. Then repeat the above procedure with t[...]

Maintenance 16. Before mounting the squeegee unit, put back the protective plate u nderneath. 17. Close the processor cover. Arrow, white Hinged holding plate, on the CD and BX racks KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 8-29[...]

Operator’s Guide Cleaning the Dryer Rack Necessary t ools are: • Screwdriver or coin • Lint-free cloth and warm water 1. Remove the dryer cover. Use a coin to turn the lo ck by 90º. 2. Loosen the locking screw (knu rled screw 1) of the dryer rack. Pull out the rack on the telescopic rails. 3. Remove only the feed roller set after un screwing[...]

Maintenance 6. Clean the hinged guide gri ds (see Figure ) with a damp cloth to remove all chemical deposits (crysta lline sh eet bridge deposits). 7. Carefully mount / clip in the guide grids. 8. Finally mount the bracket with the feed roller set on t he rack. 9. Check the smooth movement of the rack by turning the handle (4) (see previous Figure [...]

Operator’s Guide Cleaning the Paper Cleaning / Replacing the Air Filters NOTE: The filter with holde r is mounted on the fan that is next to the densitometer. Access after opening the flap on the paper outlet. 1. Remove the front cover of the paper outlet (1): Loosen the scre w (2). 1 2 2. Remove the holder (1) from the fan hou sing. 3. Wash the [...]

Maintenance Cleaning the Guide with the Feed Chute 1. Unscrew (1) the guide plat e (2) and lift it with the feed chute out of the supporting brackets. 2. Wipe the rear guide plate and the rem o ved plate with a damp lint free cloth. 3. Put the guide plate in the supporting brackets, push it down and fasten it (1). KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Pri[...]

Operator’s Guide Cleaning the Rubber Transport Belts CAUTION: Only clean the rubber transpor t belts and the rollers in the paper outlet unit w hile the transport is s w itched off. Necessary t ools are: • Lint-free cloth and warm water • Vacuum cleaner • Soft brush Purpose: To ensure reliable paper transpo rt. Rubber transport belts for po[...]

Maintenance Paper transport on the output side fo r standard sizes: 1. Remove the deposit tray for the larger size prints. 2. Clean the visible part of the tr ansport belts with a dam p cloth (1). 3. Unlock the quick-action locks on the gui de plate (1) in front of the output rubber rollers. Remove the guide plate. 4. Clean the dust in the output a[...]

Operator’s Guide Transport belt of the print chute Clean the transport belt (1) with a dam p cloth. 8-36 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer[...]

Maintenance Maintenance When Required Changing the Ink Ribbon on the Back Printer When the printing on the back of the prin ts gets too faded, the in k ribbon must be replaced. 1. Unscrew the locking screw (1 , red) of the lane distributor. 2. Pull out the unit on the telescopic rails. 3. Unscrew the knurle d screws (2) and re move the top cover of[...]

Operator’s Guide Emptying the Effluent Tanks WARNING: NOTE: Wear protective gloves, a rubber apron, and goggles when you empty the effluent tanks. As soon as one of the effluent tanks is full, a message appears on the screen advising that this tank must be emptied. It is possible to touch Clear to suppre ss the message and to continue the work fo[...]

Maintenance Consumables Chemicals Chemicals CAT No. KODAK EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 75 528 3345 KODAK EKTACOLOR RA Developer Starter 102 6681 Air Filters Air Filter CAT No. Annual Air Filter Kit 849 3678 Other Consumables Consumable CAT No. Chemical Filters 113 3453 Backprinter Cartridges 826 0739 KODAK PROFESSIONAL Pro Strips for Process RA-4[...]

Operator’s Guide KODAK PROFESSIONAL Digital III Paper Rolls in. x ft Rolls cm x m Surface Catalog No. E 871 5989 3 1 / 2 x 577 8.9 x 176 F 896 8570 E 892 4664 F 180 0036 4 x 577 10.2 x 176 N 855 1392 E 855 6276 5 x 577 12.7 x 176 N 115 3006 E 178 8710 6 x 577 15.2 x 176 F 178 3380 E 828 5041 F 802 9134 8 x 262 20.3 x 88 N 860 6014 E 886 1064 F 88[...]

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