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KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 50 LED Printer
Regulatory Information
Safety Regulations
Environmental Regulations
Warranty Information
Warranty Period
Warranty Repair Coverage
How to Obtain Service
Limitations
Kodak Service Agreements
Table of Contents
About This Guide
Using This Guide
About Other Publications
Software Included with the Printer
Getting Help from Kodak
1 Introduction
Product Description
SCSI Interface
KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 50 LED Printer
Processor
Installation and Service
Equipment Overview
2 Using the System
Starting up the Processor
1. Check that the circuit breaker switch for the processor is turned on.
2. Press On/Off on the processor’s Operator Control Panel to turn the processor on.
3. Check that the chemistry in each processor tank is at the top of the overflow pipe. If necessa...
4. After the temperature is up to the correct level, operate the main drive for 30 minutes. See “...
5. Process a control strip. See “Processing a Control Strip” on page 3-32.
Starting up the Printer
1. Verify that the processor is on, up to the correct temperature, and in control.
2. If needed, turn the circuit breaker on the back of the printer on.
Calibrating the Printer
1. Check that:
2. Select the icon for the LED Printer on the KODAK Device Calibration screen and click the Calib...
3. Click the Go icon to start the calibration cycle.
4. Click Yes.
5. Click either Load Selected LUT or Load Custom LUT (or Cancel to cancel the calibration process).
6. If you selected Load Custom LUT in step 5, the Open dialog box appears.
Obtaining Densities
Obtaining Densities from a File
1. Click OK to continue with the calibration process.
2. Go to “Completing the Calibration” on page 2-7.
Using the Densitometer to Read Densities
1. Slide the lever on the densitometer to position 15. Align the edge of the test print with the ...
2. Slide the lever on the densitometer to position 20. Align the edge of the test print with the ...
3. Slide the lever on the densitometer to position 30. Align the edge of the test print with the ...
Completing the Calibration
1. If calibration is in tolerance, the LUT Attributes dialog box appears.
a. Enter a name or comment in the dialog box. The comment you enter will appear on the Send LUT t...
b. Click OK.
2. If calibration is out of tolerance, it may be necessary to run four or more iterations of the ...
a. Click OK.
b. Select one of the four options to try to complete the calibration successfully.
Making Prints
Shutting Down the Processor
1. Remove the top cover and the light tight cover from the processor.
2. Pour warm water over the top of the rollers.
3. Reinstall the light tight cover and the top cover on the processor.
Shutting Down the Printer
1. Check that all jobs in the print queue are printed.
2. Perform a soft shutdown:
a. Press the On/Off Line key on the OCP to take the printer offline.
b. Press the Menu button on the OCP to access the menu.
c. Select “Shutdown” in the message display.
d. Press the Start key.
e. Select “Shutdown now” in the message display.
f. Press the Select key to begin the shutdown.
3. Turn off the circuit breaker on the back of the printer.
3 System Operating Procedures
Operating the Printer
Operator Control Panel
OCP Key/Light Descriptions
Menu
1. Press On/Off Line to take the printer offline.
2. Press Menu.
Printer Offline Feature
Online Mode
Offline Mode
Cancelling Jobs
1. Press Cancel on the OCP to cancel the sheet that is currently printing.
2. Press Menu twice.
Printing Deferred or Buffered Jobs
1. Press On/Off Line to take the printer offline.
2. Press Menu.
3. Press Start to print the jobs.
Status Messages
Loading Paper Into the Supply Cassette
Removing the Supply Cassette
1. Open the paper supply door.
2. Unlock the cassette clamp for the supply cassette.
3. Remove the empty supply cassette.
Loading Paper into the Supply Cassette
1. Unlock the supply cassette.
2. Open the supply cassette.
3. If necessary, remove paper scraps from the core support assembly.
4. Remove the old core and support assembly from the supply cassette.
5. Remove the screw lock and the old cardboard core from the core support assembly.
6. Move the screw adjuster to the correct position for the paper size you are loading. Pull the m...
7. Position the paper so that the lead edge of the paper is away from you.
8. Insert the core support assembly into the roll of paper as shown.
9. Push the cardboard core toward the gear until it engages the detent.
10. Install the screw lock onto the core support assembly and ensure that it is snug.
11. Place the core support assembly with the full paper roll into the supply cassette.
12. Feed the lead edge of the paper through the slotted opening in the paper cassette.
13. Close the supply cassette and latch the supply cassette locks.
Installing the Supply Cassette
1. Open the sheet transport door and remove any chad. See "Removing the Chad" on page 3-14.
2. Check the knife and, if necessary, remove the trail edge of the paper from the previous roll t...
3. Close the sheet transport door.
4. Open the paper supply door.
5. Align the slot on the bottom of the supply cassette with the plate on the bottom of the shelf ...
6. Check that the gear on the supply cassette aligns and meshes with the gear on the printer.
7. Lock the clamp to secure the supply cassette into place.
8. Ensure that the cut on the lead edge of the paper is straight.
9. Press Start on the OCP.
10. When prompted, enter the number of feet on the roll of paper.
11. When the message “Feed paper into printer...” appears, pull the lead edge of the paper out of...
12. Feed the lead edge of the paper into the printer until you feel it being pulled. Keep the lef...
13. Close the paper supply door. The paper automatically feeds into position for printing and the...
Reaching the End of the Roll of Paper
Removing the Chad
Handling and Storing the Paper
Storing Paper Using the Soft Shutdown Feature
Accessing the Printer Features
Shutdown and Restart
Shutdown
1. Select “Shutdown” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Shutdown NOW?”
Restart
1. Select “Restart” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Restart NOW?”
Unload Supply
1. Select “Unload Supply” from the main menu.
2. Select “Unload Supply NOW?”
3. Select “Exit” to return to the OCP display. You are prompted to load another roll of paper int...
Selecting SCSI Ports
1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Ports”.
3. Select “SCSI”.
4. Select “SCSI Target ID”.
5. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select a new SCSI ID. The allowable SCSI IDs are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, ...
6. Press Select to select/set the new value.
7. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP.
Selecting the Target Pad Read Options
1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Ports”.
3. Select “SCSI”.
4. Select “Target Pad Reads”.
5. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select “Yes” or “No” to indicate whether or not the SCSI device ...
6. Press Select to select/set the new value.
7. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP.
Managing a Modem
Resetting the Modem Port
1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Ports”.
3. Select “Modem (Diag)”.
4. Select “Reset Port”.
5. Select “Reset Modem Port Now”.
6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP.
Checking for a Modem
1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Ports”.
3. Select “Modem (Diag)”.
4. Select “Check Presence”.
5. Select “Check Modem Presence Now”.
6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP.
Setting the Printer Time and Date
Setting the Current Time
1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Time”.
3. Select “Current Time”.
4. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select a new time.
5. Press Select to save the new value.
6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP.
Setting the Current Date
1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Time”.
3. Select “Current Date”.
4. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select a new date.
5. Press Select to save the new value.
6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP.
Setting the Current Day
1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Time”.
3. Select “Day”.
4. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select a new day.
5. Press Select to save the new value.
6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP.
Setting the Paper Length
1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Paper”.
3. Select “Current Length”.
4. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select a new length for the paper.
5. Press Select to select/set the new value.
6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP.
Selecting the Slug Width for the Paper
1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Printer”.
3. Select “Slug Width”.
4. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select a new slug width. The slug width range is 0 to 250 pixels...
5. Press Select to select/set the new value.
6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP.
Setting the Page Starts Value
1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Printer”.
3. Select “Page Starts”.
4. Select the page start you wish to modify.
5. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select a new page start value.
6. Press Select to select the new value.
7. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP.
Producing Borderless Prints
1. Measure the white border at both the lead (distance A) and the trail edge (distance B) and det...
2. Convert the average width of the white border to a pixel value. To do this, multiply the width...
3. Adjust the page starts value to the calculated pixel value. If the white border is on the:
Accessing the Software Version Number
1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Printer.”
3. Select “More.”
4. Select “Version” to view the version number for the FEE, PEC and OPC circuit boards.
5. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP.
Setting the Copyright Detection Feature
1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Printer.”
3. Select “Copyright Detection.”
4. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select “Always On”, “Always Off” or “Host Select.”
5. Press Select to select/set the setting for the new option.
6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP.
Resetting the Defaults
Resetting the Parameters
1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Defaults”.
3. Select “Reset Parameters to Factory”.
4. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP.
Resetting the Printing LUTs
1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Defaults”.
3. Select “Reset Printing LUTs to Factory”.
4. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP.
Resetting the Copyright Detection LUTs
1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Defaults”.
3. Select “Reset Copyright LUTs to Factory”.
4. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP.
Changing the Units of Measurement for Paper Sizes
1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.
2. Select “Printer”.
3. Select “More”.
4. Select “Units”.
5. Select “Units” again.
6. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select either “English” or “Metric”.
7. Press Select to select/set the new value.
About Printing
Image Size
Buffered and Unbuffered Jobs (or Immediate and Deferred)
Printing Deferred or Buffered Jobs
1. Press On/Off Line to take the printer offline.
2. Press Menu.
3. Press Start to print the jobs.
Host Software Functions Supported by the Printer
Bar Coding
Pixel Doubling
Operating the Processor
Operator Control Panel
View Mode
Set Mode
Calibrate Mode
Min Max Mode
OCP Key/Light Descriptions
Status Messages
OCP On/Off Light
Operational Modes
Adjusting the Key Switch Lock
Processing a Control Strip
1. With the label on the control strip feed box facing up, feed one control strip into the box.
2. Turn the knob on the control strip feed box counterclockwise until the strip is completely ins...
3. Loosen the spring-loaded knob on the processor and pull it toward the processor’s OCP.
4. Insert the control strip feed box into the bypass slot and release the spring loaded knob.
5. Tighten the knob to lock the control strip feed box into place. Make sure the box is flush wit...
6. Press Material to select the Material screen.
7. Press Down to select the control strip option.
8. Press Set to access the Control Strip screen in Set mode.
9. Press Material to start the control strip procedure and cancel the Set mode.
10. Turn the knob on the control strip feed box clockwise with a steady slow motion until the pro...
11. After the control strip has been processed, loosen the spring loaded knob and pull it toward ...
12. Remove the control strip feed box from the bypass slot and release the knob.
13. Push the spring loaded knob toward the printer until the slot is completely covered and tight...
Viewing/Setting the Processor Time and Date
Viewing the Current Time Setting
1. Press Time on the OCP to access the Time screen.
2. Press a different blue function key to return to View mode.
Setting the Current Time
1. Press Time.
2. Press Set to enter the Time Set mode. Change the time of day by using the Up and Down Arrows.
3. Press Set twice or press a different blue function key to return to View mode.
Setting the Current Date
1. Press the blue Time key on the OCP.
2. Press Set twice to enter the Day Set mode. Change the day by using the Up and Down Arrows.
3. Press Set once or press a different blue function key to return to View mode.
Viewing/Setting the Seven-Day Timer
Viewing the On/Off Times
1. Press Time on the OCP to access the Time screen.
2. Use the Up Arrow to select the seven-day timer.
3. Use either the Up or Down Arrow to select the desired day and its on or off time.
Setting the On/Off Times
1. Press Time on the OCP.
2. Press Set to put the Time screen in Set mode. Use the Up and Down Arrows to change the on or o...
3. Press a different blue function key to return to View mode.
Viewing the Software Identification
1. Press Time on the OCP to access the Time screen.
2. Press the Down Arrow to select the software identification screen.
3. Press Set once or press a different blue function key to return to View mode.
Viewing/Setting the Temperatures
Viewing the Temperature Settings
1. Press Temperature on the OCP to access the Temperature screen.
2. Press the Up or Down Arrow to select the desired heater.
Setting the Temperature
1. View the temperature settings and select the desired heater.
2. Press Set.
3. Use the Up or Down Arrow to change the operating temperature.
4. Press Set to enter the Calibrate mode.
5. Press Set three times or press a different blue function key to return to View mode.
Calibrating the Temperatures
1. View the temperature settings and select the heater.
2. Press Set twice to put the Temperature screen in Calibrate mode.
3. Use the Up or Down Arrows to enter an offset. Changing the offset causes the displayed tempera...
4. Press Set twice or press a different blue function key to return to View mode.
Resetting the Min Max Temperatures
1. View the temperature settings and select the desired heater.
2. Press Set three times to enter the Min Max mode.
3. Press the Down Arrow to reset the values for the minimum and maximum temperatures.
4. Press Set once or press a different blue function key to return to the View mode.
Viewing/Setting Replenishment Settings
Viewing the Replenishment Rate
1. Press Replenishment to access the Replenishment screen.
2. Press the Up or Down Arrow to select the desired replenishment pump or the wash/stabilizer tanks.
Setting the Chemical Replenishment Rate
1. Select the desired replenishment pump.
2. Press Set to access the Set mode.
3. Use the Up or Down Arrow to change the replenishment needed for each square foot of paper proc...
4. Press Set twice or press a different blue function key to return to View mode.
Setting the Wash Replenishment Rate
1. Select the desired wash/stabilizer tank.
2. Press Set to access the Set mode.
3. If the wash is in per-square-foot mode, use the Up or Down Arrow to change the amount of wash ...
4. Press a different blue function key to return to View mode.
Calibrating the Replenishment Flow Rate
Measuring the Flow Rate
1. Select the desired replenishment pump.
2. Press Set twice to access the Replenishment screen in the Calibrate mode.
3. Press Replenishment to initiate a 10-second auto calibrate cycle for the selected pump. After ...
Entering the Flow Rate
1. Measure the flow rate. See “Measuring the Flow Rate” above.
2. Press Set twice to enter the Calibrate mode.
3. Use the Up or Down Arrow to enter the measured flow rate.
4. Record and save the calibration values so they can be reentered if the memory is cleared.
5. Press Set once or press a different blue function key to return the screen to View mode.
Managing the Development Time
Viewing the Development Time
Setting the Development Time
1. Select the Drive Motor screen.
2. Press Set to access the Drive screen in Set mode.
3. Use the Up or Down Arrow to change the set development time.
4. Press Set three times or press a different blue function key to return the screen to View mode.
Calibrating the Development Time
1. Run a cleanout sheet through the processor and use a stopwatch to determine the actual time ta...
2. Select the Drive screen.
3. Press Set twice to access the drive screen in the Calibrate mode.
4. Use the Up or Down Arrow to change the offset. As the offset changes, the displayed developmen...
5. Record and save the calibration value.
6. Press Set twice or press a different blue function key to return to View mode.
Displaying the Min Max Development Time
1. Select the Drive screen.
2. Press Set three times to access the Drive screen in Calibrate mode.
3. Press the Down Arrow to reset the Min Max values.
4. Press Set twice or a different blue function key to return to View mode.
Managing the Material Sensors
Viewing the Material
Viewing the Processor Setup
1. Press Material to select the Material screen.
2. Press the Up Arrow to select the Processor Setup screen.
Selecting the Processor Setup
1. Press Material to select the Material screen.
2. Press the Up Arrow to select the Processor Setup screen.
3. Press Set to access the Setup screen in the Set mode.
4. Use the Up or Down Arrow to change the operating setup.
5. Press Set or a blue function key to cancel the Set mode.
Controlling the Processor Drive
Turning the Drive On
1. Press Drive.
2. Press Set.
3. Press Drive.
Returning the Drive to Normal Operation
1. Press Drive.
2. Press Set.
3. Press Drive twice.
Computer Reset
Resetting the Processor
1. Press both Reset keys simultaneously.
2. Press any blue function key to clear the machine reset message.
Loading the Defaults and Changing the Configuration
Loading the Default Values
Changing the Wash/Stabilizer Setup
1. Press and hold Set and both Reset keys. Release the Reset keys and then release Set.
2. Use the Up or Down Arrow to select the wash-stabilizer.
3. Press Set to access the screen in Set mode.
4. Use the Up or Down Arrow to change the operating setup.
5. Press Set to exit the Set mode.
6. To save the values, press both Reset keys simultaneously. Do not press Set.
Changing the Metric/Fahrenheit Mode
1. Press and hold Set and both Reset keys. Release the Reset keys and then release Set.
2. Use the Up or Down Arrow to toggle to “Metricon”.
3. Press and hold the two black Reset keys.
4. When the processor begins to make a “beeping” sound, press the blue key. The “beeping” sound w...
5. Press Set to reenter all setpoint and calibration data into the processor.
Setting the Development Time Tolerance
1. Use the Up or Down Arrow to select the desired setup (A or B) and the tolerance screen.
2. Press Set to access the screen in Set mode.
3. Use the Up or Down Arrow to adjust the acceptable tolerance range. The adjustments are in one ...
4. Press Set to cancel the Set mode.
5. To save any changes and return to normal operation, press both Reset keys simultaneously.
Setting the Chemical Temperature Tolerance
Clearing Error Conditions
4 Maintaining the Equipment
Maintaining the Printer
Daily Maintenance
Removing the Chad
Calibrating the Printer
Periodic Maintenance
Replacing the Air Filter
1. Open the front door of the printer.
2. Pull back the spring fingers.
3. Remove the air filter.
4. Install a new air filter. For parts ordering information, see “Supplies” on page A-1.
Maintaining the Processor
Daily Maintenance
Chemistry Levels
Replenishment and Effluent Chemical Levels
Cleaning the Crossover Assemblies
Operational Checks
Testing
1. Check the levels of the chemicals in the processor tanks. If necessary, adjust the levels of t...
2. Operate the processor drive for 30 minutes to allow the roller socks to become saturated with ...
Weekly Maintenance
Checking the Tension of the Main Drive Chain
Checking the Circulation
Preventing Algae (for Wash Configuration)
Cleaning the Crossover Assemblies and Transport Racks
Cleaning the Feed Table and the Processor Entrance Sensors
1. Remove:
2. Clean the feed table and the processor entrance sensors with a clean damp cloth or sponge.
Replacing Chemical and Wash Filters
Checking the Fittings for Leaks
Monthly Maintenance
Main Drive Chain
Checking the Temperature of the Solutions
Checking and Adjusting the Speed of the Processor
Cleaning the Tank and Dryer Cover
Periodic Maintenance
Cleaning Chemical Residue Buildup
Cleaning the Processor Tanks
1. Turn off the processor.
2. Insert the drainage hose for the tank into an empty effluent bottle.
3. Open the valve to drain the chemicals from the processor tanks.
4. Remove the top cover from the processor.
5. Rinse the processor tanks with water.
Adding New Chemistry
1. Pour 8 litres of water in a 10 litre mixing bottle (bottle #1).
2. Follow the mixing instructions for parts A, B and C provided with the developer. Add water unt...
3. Transfer 2000 ml of the pre-mixed developer replenisher to the developer replenisher bottle (b...
4. Add 125 ml of developer starter to the mixing bottle (bottle #1).
5. Add water to the mixing bottle (bottle #1) until the mixture reaches the 10 litre mark.
6. Add the mixture to the developer tank.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 3. Use a separate bottle (bottle #3).
8. Transfer 6 litres of developer from bottle #3 to bottle #2.
9. Add 63 ml of developer starter to bottle #3.
10. Add 937 ml of water to bottle #3 and then stir the mixture gently.
11. Add the mixture to the developer tank.
1. Pour 8 litres of water in a 10 litre mixing bottle.
2. Follow the mixing instructions for parts A, B and C provided with the developer.
3. Add water until you reach the 10 litres and then stir the mixture gently.
1. Pour 5 litres of water in a 10 litre mixing bottle.
2. Follow the mixing instructions for parts A and B that are provided with the bleach fix.
3. Add water to the mixing bottle until the mixture reaches the 10 litre mark and stir the mixtur...
4. Add the mixture to the bleach fix tank or to the replenisher.
1. Pour 9 litres of water in a 10 litre mixing bottle.
2. Add stabilizer [10 litre mix) to the water in the mixing bottle.
3. Add water to the mixing bottle until the mixture reaches the 10 litre mark and stir the mixtur...
4. Add the mixture to the stabilizer tank or to the replenisher.
1. Follow the instructions provided with the developer/replenisher additive.
2. Follow the instructions provided with the bleach fix/replenisher additive.
Recommended Processor Settings
5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Printer Error Messages
Manual or Automatic Reinitialization
Printer Paper Path
Printer Error Messages
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12
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15
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20
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134
192 – 219
Miscellaneous Printer Error Messages
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257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
265
266
267
Clearing Printer Paper Jams
Troubleshooting Observable Errors
1. Pull the paper out of the printer from the paper supply area.
2. Recut the lead edge of the paper squarely.
3. Reload the paper. Wait for a message and then push the paper evenly and slowly.
1. Reload the paper in the paper cassette.
2. Position the paper cassette on the pin of the shelf.
3. Close the cassette clamp to lock the paper cassette into position.
4. When loading paper into the printer:
1. Turn off the host computer and other SCSI devices.
2. Turn off the printer.
3. Disconnect the SCSI cable.
4. Reconnect the SCSI cable.
5. Power up the printer and wait for it to initialize.
6. Power up the other devices.
7. Power up the host computer.
1. Turn off the host computer.
2. Turn off the printer.
3. Power up the printer and wait for it to initialize.
4. Power up the host computer.
1. Change the SCSI ID through the OCP.
2. Turn off the host computer.
3. Turn off the printer.
4. Power up the printer and wait for it to initialize.
5. Power up the host computer.
Additional Troubleshooting Tips for the Printer
Processor Error Messages
Clearing Error Messages
Clearing a Reset Message
Clearing Processor Paper Jams
1. Remove the top cover and light tight cover from the processor.
2. Cut the paper at the top of each rack.
3. Remove the cut paper from each rack by pulling straight up.
4. Press the Material key to access the Material mode.
5. Press the Set Key and the Material key to activate the Clear Jam mode.
6. Press the Material key to operate the processor for two complete dry to dry cycles and cancel ...
Clearing Drive Errors
1. Correct the error condition.
2. Press Material to select the material screen.
3. Press the Up Arrow to select the processor setup screen.
4. Press Set to access the setup screen in the Set mode.
5. Press Material to operate the processor for one complete dry to dry cycle and cancel the Set m...
Additional Troubleshooting Tips for the Processor
Calibration Troubleshooting
Calibration Graph
Calibration Error Codes
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108
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1007
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Non-Numeric Error Messages
Getting Additional Help
Appendix A: Ordering Supplies
Accessories
Supplies
Standard (U.S.) Paper
Processor Chemicals
Publications
Appendix B: Specifications
Printer/Processor Specifications
Dimensions and Weight
Acoustic Specifications
Site Requirements
Operator and Service Access
Floor Requirements
Plumbing
Electrical
Power Cords
Power Outlets
Line Frequency
Power Receptacles (U.S. and Canada)
Printer Power Receptacles (Europe)
Processor Power Receptacles (Europe)
Line Voltage
Operating Environment
Venting the Processor
Processor Humidity Specifications
Wash Chemicals
Telephone line
Densitometer
SCSI Cable
Appendix C: Additional Calibration Information
Installing the Calibration Software
System Requirements
Installation Procedure
1. Place the supplied CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
2. When the Browser appears, select LED Printer.
1. Double-click the installation file.
2. After the Welcome screen appears, click Next or Continue.
3. For Macintosh systems only, read the readme information, then click Continue.
4. Read the license agreement.
5. For Windows NT systems only, read the readme information, then click Next.
6. Select the installation type:
7. Click Next to install the software on your system.
8. Either accept the default path and folder or select another path and folder.
9. Click Finish or OK.
10. Remove the CD-ROM and store it in a safe place.
Kodak Device Calibration Software
Application Window Definitions
Starting the Kodak Device Calibration Software
1. Open the folder that contains the files for the calibration application.
2. Click on the icon for KODAK Device Calibration.
Adding a Device
1. Select New from the File menu on the KODAK Device Calibration window.
2. Enter the correct device settings. Use a unique identifying word for the device name.
1. Click OK to accept the changes.
Editing the Log Settings
1. Deselect all devices on the KODAK Device Calibration screen and click the Edit icon.
2. Edit the device settings as needed or click Default to refresh the screen with the default set...
3. Click OK to save (or Cancel to cancel) the changes.
Updating a Device
1. Select the device by clicking once on the device icon on the KODAK Device Calibration screen.
2. Click the Edit icon.
3. Enter the correct device settings.
4. Click OK to save (or Cancel to cancel) the changes.
Deleting a Device
1. Select the device by clicking on the device icon.
2. Click the Cut icon.
3. Click Yes to delete the files and directories for the selected calibration device. (Click No t...
Advanced Features to the Calibration Software
Viewing Graphs
1. From the KODAK Device Calibration screen, double-click the device for which you want to view g...
2. Click the Graphs icon.
3. Select the Graph Type that you want to view. When the graph appears, select the type of data a...
Sending LUTs
1. From the KODAK Device Calibration screen, double-click the device for which you want to send a...
2. Click the Send LUT icon.
3. Select one of the LUTs from the dialog box and click Load Selected LUT or click Load Custom LU...
Sending Targets
1. From the KODAK Device Calibration screen, double-click the device for which you want to send a...
2. Click the Send Test Target icon.
3. Enter the desired settings and click OK to save the settings (or Cancel to keep the previous s...
Editing the Calibration Configuration
1. From the KODAK Device Calibration screen, double-click the device for which you want to change...
2. Click the Edit icon.
3. To navigate among the tabs, click the tab you want and follow the instructions for updating th...
Editing Information on the Procedure Tab
1. Use the drop-down lists to change the Procedure information as needed.
2. If you have completed all editing of configuration information (including information on the o...
3. To continue making changes to the Edit Configuration, click on another tab and make changes as...
Editing Information on the Density Source Tab
1. Use the drop-down lists to change the Density Source information as needed.
2. If you have completed all editing of configuration information (including information on the o...
3. To continue making changes to the Edit Configuration, click on another tab and make changes as...
Editing Information on the Aim Tab
1. Change the Aim information as needed.
2. If you have completed all editing of configuration information (including information on the o...
3. To continue making changes to the Edit Configuration, click on another tab and make changes as...
Editing Information on the History Tab
1. Change the History information as needed.
2. If you have completed all editing of configuration information (including information on the o...
3. To continue making changes to the Edit Configuration, click on another tab and make changes as...
Editing Information on the Paper Tab
1. Change the Paper Type if needed.
2. If you have completed all editing of configuration information (including information on the o...
3. To continue making changes to the Edit Configuration, click on another tab and make changes as...
Editing Information on the DP2 (Windows NT) or KPIS (Macintosh) Tab
1. If DP2 is not already activated, click the Activate DP2 checkbox (click again to deactivate) s...
2. To change the DP2 Location, type a new directory name or click Browse and select another direc...
3. If needed, change the DP2 Filename.
4. If you have completed all editing of configuration information (including information on the o...
5. To make other changes to the Edit Configuration, click on another tab and make changes as needed.
1. Click the Activate KPIS checkbox (click again to deactivate).
2. To change the directory for the KPIS file:
a. Click KPIS Location. The display shows the Select KPIS Folder dialog box.
b. If needed, browse to find the folder you want.
c. Click on Select “directoryname” (the example above shows Select “KodakLED”).
Completing the Edit Configuration
Creating a Density File for Use with Calibration
1. Scan the print into your densitometer.
2. Save the data to file using the density data file format specification (see “File Formats” bel...
3. Move the density data file that you just saved to the folder or path selected on the Density S...
File Formats
Installing the Densitometer
1. Connect the appropriate cable (provided by the user, supplier or with the densitometer) betwee...
2. Run the calibration software for the printer and click the Edit icon to access the Edit Config...
3. Click the Density Source tab.
4. Edit the attribute for the Density Source. Select the appropriate choice for your densitometer...
5. Edit the attribute for the Density Source Port. Enter the name of the port that the RS-232 cab...
6. Click OK to save the changes to the configuration.
Appendix D: Using the Image Print Server Software
Installing the IPS Software
Hardware Requirements
Software Requirements
Installing the Software
1. Insert the IPS Software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click on the Setup.exe icon.
3. Follow the on-line instructions to complete the installation.
Using the Image Print Server
Inserting Images into the Print Queue
Source Directory Insertion
Menu Bar Insertion
Suspending and Resuming
Failed Jobs
Attended Operation
Enqueue Example
1. Select File->Enqueue from the menu bar for the main application screen
2. Type a file name into the Image File text box or click the Browse button.
3. Click OK to close the Enqueue dialog box and to insert the specified file into the print queue.
Dialog Boxes and Print Options
Option Descriptions
Enqueue Dialog Box
Option Descriptions
Source Directory Preferences Dialog Box
Option Descriptions
Initialize Default Parameters Dialog Box
Description
File Format Details
Supported Tags
LZW Compression
Appendix E: Using the PHOTOSHOP Export Module
Installing the Export Module
Hardware Requirements
Software Requirements
Installing the Software
1. Open the Adobe Photoshop folder on your computer.
2. Insert the Host Software CD (included with your printer) into the CD drive.
3. Double-click the CD icon on your desktop.
4. Double-click on the Macintosh folder.
5. Double-click the KODAK LED Printer Export Module folder.
6. Click and drag the KODAK LED Printer plug-in icon and Media Files over the Adobe Photoshop Plu...
7. Click and drag the remaining files from the KODAK LED Printer window to a Utility folder or an...
Printing Images
1. Start PHOTOSHOP and open an image file.
2. Choose Export from the File menu.
3. Choose KODAK LED Printer from the Export menu.
4. Click Print.
1. Click Select.
2. Select the printer by clicking the appropriate button.
3. Click OK.
4. Make the remaining print option choices to meet the needs of your print job from the KODAK LED...
5. Click Print.
Dialog Boxes and Print Options
KODAK LED Main Dialog Box
Option Descriptions
Other options
Punch Attributes
Option Descriptions
Page Layout Attributes
Option Descriptions
Select an LED Printer Dialog Box
Option Descriptions
Printer Status Dialog Box
Option Descriptions
Troubleshooting
Error messages
1. Check all connections.
2. Make sure the printer is in raster mode.
3. Make sure that the display shows the READY prompt.
General error messages
Other Problems
1. Select the “Reprint” box in the Export Module.
2. Set the number of copies to 0.
3. Deselect the Defer Print key.
4. Click Reprint in the Export Module to instruct the printer to print the frames that are curren...
1. Press On/Off Line on the printer’s OCP to take the printer offline.
2. Press Menu.
3. Follow the instructions on the printer’s OCP.
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