Kodak RP 50 2J0686 User Manual
Kodak professional rp 50 led printer
Table of contents
Document Outline
- 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
- 1 Introduction
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Making Prints
- Shutting Down the Processor
- Shutting Down the Printer
- Starting up the Processor
- 3 System Operating Procedures
- Operating the Printer
- Operator Control Panel
- Printing Deferred or Buffered Jobs
- Status Messages
- Loading Paper Into the Supply Cassette
- Removing the 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
- Accessing the Printer Features
- Shutdown and Restart
- Unload Supply
- 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
- Setting the Printer Time and Date
- Setting the Paper Length
- Selecting the Slug Width for the Paper
- 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
- Accessing the Software Version Number
- 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
- Changing the Units of Measurement for Paper Sizes
- About Printing
- Operating the Processor
- Operator Control Panel
- Operational Modes
- 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/Setting the Seven-Day Timer
- Viewing the Software Identification
- Viewing/Setting the Temperatures
- 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
- Viewing/Setting Replenishment Settings
- Calibrating the Replenishment Flow Rate
- Measuring the Flow Rate
- 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
- 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
- Managing the Material Sensors
- Controlling the Processor Drive
- Computer Reset
- 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
- Operating the Printer
- 4 Maintaining the Equipment
- Maintaining the Printer
- Maintaining the Processor
- Daily Maintenance
- Weekly Maintenance
- Monthly Maintenance
- Periodic Maintenance
- Cleaning Chemical Residue Buildup
- Cleaning the Processor Tanks
- 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
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- 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
- Additional Troubleshooting Tips for the Processor
- Calibration Troubleshooting
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- Appendix A: Ordering Supplies
- Accessories
- Supplies
- Standard (U.S.) Paper
- Processor Chemicals
- Publications
- Appendix B: Specifications
- Printer/Processor 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
- Processor Humidity Specifications
- Wash Chemicals
- Telephone line
- Densitometer
- SCSI Cable
- Appendix B: Specifications
- 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
- Advanced Features to the Calibration Software
- Viewing Graphs
- Sending LUTs
- Sending Targets
- 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
- Editing Information on the Density Source Tab
- Editing Information on the Aim Tab
- Editing Information on the History Tab
- Editing Information on the Paper Tab
- 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:
- Completing the Edit Configuration
- Creating a Density File for Use with Calibration
- 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.
- Installing the Calibration Software
- Appendix D: Using the Image Print Server Software
- 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
- 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.
- Error messages
- Installing the Export Module
- Index