Kodak RP 30 - Manual

Regulatory and Safety Information Contents Regulatory Compliance .................................................................................... iv EMC Compliance............................................................................................ iv CE Compliance...........................

Operator’s Guide Regulatory Compliance EMC Compliance NOTE: WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the...

Regulatory and Safety Information Mechanical Hazard Symbol CAUTION: WARNING: CAUTION: Moving parts. Avoid contact. Keep your 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 Ion Laser of ...

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

Regulatory 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 designed for operation in conformance with all local safety regulations. Follow all safety regulations, warnings, and instructions on machine labels. Failure to observe these regulations may result in personal injury or dama...

Regulatory and Safety Information Handling of Processing Chemicals Disposal of Chemicals and Containers Effluent Management IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Regulations and requirements regarding the proper disposal of photographic processing effluents vary by region and by locality. If your facility will use ...

Operator’s Guide Safety Precautions for the Handling of Chemicals WARNING: IMPORTANT: Be certain to follow these guidelines for the safe 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 ...

Regulatory and Safety Information Warranty Information The following warranty information pertains to equipment that is installed in the United States only. For equipment installed in countries other than the United States, the terms and conditions of the new equipment warranty are provided by the K...

Operator’s Guide Limitations Warranty service is limited to areas within Kodak’s established marketing centers in the contiguous United States, the island of Oahu in Hawaii, and some areas of Alaska. This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak’s control; it does not cover service or part...

Chapter 1 Introduction Contents Using the Documentation ............................................................................... 1-3 Structure ....................................................................................................... 1-3 Text Styles .................................

Introduction Using the Documentation Structure This Operator’s Guide contains information about: • Safety precautions • Machine settings • Print configurations • Production • Maintenance Text Styles In this guide, bold print indicates screen or button designations. Examples: “Touch OK to validate th...

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 chemicals • Laser safety Follow all safety regulations, w...

Chapter 2 Overview Contents Components............................................................................................................. 2-3 Product Description ........................................................................................... 2-5 Image Editing......................

Overview Components The KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer consists of three main components. 2 1 3 1 Main computer – controls the complete program and generates print data. A touch-screen monitor is connected to the main computer. 2 Printer – prepares and transports the paper size to be printed...

Overview Product Description The RP 30 Laser Printer provides convenient and quick printing of digital images. The image files are transferred to the RP 30 Laser Printer from either: • Network (workstation), or • Data carriers − diskette − ZIP disk − CD-ROM or Smart Media card (by way of PCMCIA adap...

Operator’s Guide Functional Procedure The RP 30 Laser Printer performs the following 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 p...

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 t...

Operator’s Guide Sorter After drying, the prints exit from the print chute (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 ...

Overview Densitometer The built-in densitometer (1) above the dryer automatically 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 paper magazines, which are loaded with the appropriate size paper. The two methods of starting the RP 30 Laser Printer are: • Automatically, by way of the integrated timer – the preferred procedure •...

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 switch-on, the equipment heats the solutions and the dryer to nominal temperatures. During this phase, the monitor displays: • The progress of the startup / heating up in percent • The remaining time until the machine is ready to operate • Any ...

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 continue 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 the machine setup, all text is displayed in this language. Shutting Down ...

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...

Overview 4. Perform the daily maintenance procedures (see Daily Maintenance in Chapter 8). 5. If unprocessed orders exist, answer the 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 circu...

Operator’s Guide Operating Controls Button and Lamp on the Main Computer There is one button and one lamp on the main computer: • 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 you must switch on the system befor...

Overview Touch-screen Monitor The operation of the equipment is menu-driven by a touch-screen 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 ...

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 a...

Overview Information Area The Information area includes the fixed buttons ( i , ? , and Stop ) and the status line. Because the fixed buttons are always 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 button...

Operator’s Guide All error messages are saved. You can view a list of the messages by touching i , then Error list . Below is an example of an error list. For more information, see Correcting System Conditions, 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 associated menu. Touch the buttons to initiate the des...

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 confirmation or perform an action: • A Reset pop-up appears when you must execute a reset to resolve an error. • An Error pop-up appears when e...

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 characters in accordance with the selected keyboard allocation. (For the selection of the keyboard allocation, see User Interface in Cha...

Overview Numeric Keypad Use the numeric keypad in the display to enter the desired number and touch OK to confirm. Menu Bar The main menus are always accessible, 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 ava...

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 available by pressing i and ? : • Status information • Help All menus and associated screens are outlined ...

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

Operator’s Guide Settings Menu (without Machine Settings) 2-30 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer

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 accessible 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 the respective field • Number inputs (order numbers,...

Overview Info Printer The Info Printer screen is a graphic representation 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 magazines. When an error occurs, the ...

Operator’s Guide Info Paper Processor The Info Paper Processor screen is a graphic 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 processor • Time remaining until the las...

Overview Info Order The Info Order screen displays the number of orders not yet printed, including network orders and orders stored for file prints (backup). To return to the main Info screen, touch 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, touch 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 with the date and time of occurrence. • Disable Display all errors if the error list only shows the errors encountered since the last star...

Operator’s Guide Help You can access Help from every screen that has a ? in the information area (see Screen Structure on Page 2-20 ). NOTE: NOTE: For operations requiring significant computing time, the Help window is not displayed immediately. A pop-up window opens with the following options: • Wa...

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

Chemicals Preparation of Chemicals CAUTION: A risk of injury is possible if the wet 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 engages. To close the cover: 1. Support the cove...

Operator’s Guide A water temperature of approximately 30°C (86°F) is recommended for the preparation of the individual tank fillings. The chemicals can be mixed directly in the machine tanks. CAUTION: To prevent contamination of the chemistry, always fill the tanks in the following order: SB Ö BX Ö ...

Chemicals Mixing the Tank Solutions The instructions assume that you are mixing the fresh-tank solutions directly in the processor tank. CAUTION: Use cold water when you mix solutions to prevent you from unnecessary exposure to fumes that can be released at higher temperatures. Handle all chemicals ...

Operator’s Guide Bleach-Fix You can mix the working bleach-fix tank directly from the two-part concentrates. Use two EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 75 units to supply the two bottles of each of the two concentrate solutions. CAUTION: IMPORTANT: Be careful to avoid contamination of the developer with...

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 racks i n the tanks, the racks will displace more solution volume to fill the tanks. 1. Install each rack by slowly...

Chapter 4 Settings Contents From the Order Receipt to the Finished Print ...................................................... 4-3 Administrator ..................................................................................................... 4-3 Operator ..........................................

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, first user, calendar with off-days and company holidays Settings...

Operator’s Guide Operator Operator actions Logon, preparing the equipment, test, and order editing Button or Action User Logon Shutdown Change user Select a name for the operator Enter the Password Touch Login Preparing the RP 30 Laser Printer for an order Prepare paper magazines (insert paper, code...

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 ...

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 characters. Special characters are possible, with the exception of quotation marks. Characters that are typed appear in the blue field and in the b...

Settings Entering Numbers If entry of numbers is required (the numeric user 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 sections: Configuration and Machine . The configuration settings are saved and loaded together with the print configurations. Configuration • Surface 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 surfaces (important for network orders), such as Glossy (F), Matte (N), or Lustre (E). 3. Activate Switch . The switches 5 and 6 define the name of ...

Settings Defining Paper Settings 1. Touch: • Settings • Machine settings • Paper settings 2. Touch New to create a new paper width 3. Select a configuration from the list and click 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 Coding 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 using Edit . The total number of paper ...

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 created cut lengths. The range is 82 to 305 mm. 3. Select Save. The cut lengths defined here are offered in the selection boxes of the order c...

Operator’s Guide User Administrator: Defining Users and User Rights Enter the settings under User interface first, because they are needed for the user- specific settings. Any number of users can be defined, but the following two are required: • Administrator with user rights for all functions, exce...

Settings − Edit Select the user in the list and touch Edit to change the corresponding settings. The next screen opens. − Password, Repeat The password (maximum four digits) is defined for new users by double entry. An Old password of an existing user can be changed in the same way. − Language, Keyb...

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 number. The software is ...

Operator’s Guide Printer Settings 1. Touch: • Settings • Machine settings • Printer 2. Enter the required information: • Overlapping Indicate by how many percent the digitized image is calculated greater than the paper to be exposed. The range is 0 to 10%. • Master Paper Define the paper used most f...

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-Fix, and Stabilizer can only be increased or reduced together at the same ratio. If one of the replenishment rates i...

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 replenishment will be in accordance with the throughput. Replenishment Rates Solution Time in sec...

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 paper (always depending ...

Settings Sharpness of Edges This parameter is used for the correction of light/dark transition along 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 sharpnes...

Settings Digital Order Settings 1. Touch: • Settings • Machine settings • Network 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 can be accessed by...

Operator’s Guide Other Settings 1. Touch: • Settings • Machine settings • Other settings 2. Enter the following information required for the production: • Lab ID Equipment-specific identification number within a laboratory. Can be included in the backprint. Permissible range: 160 to 169 • Lab name F...

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

Operator’s Guide Creating, Editing, and Deleting Configurations The various configuration lists contain 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 ...

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 t...

Operator’s Guide Paper Configurations A paper configuration consists of a paper setting for each (width) and a surface. The cut length of the paper is kept independent of the paper configuration, and it can be assigned to an order configuration in the Order menu. Creating a Paper Configuration 1. To...

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 characters. Positions not used are filled with points. 1. Touch: • Settings • Print configurations • Backpri...

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 combination of the machine-generated parameters and additional operator comments. a. Add or Re...

Operator’s Guide Here is some additional information about some of the parameters. Print date/time is printed for the formats selected under Machine settings / User interface. Color / density corrections prints the corrections of the correction configuration plus the manual corrections. Because of t...

Settings Correction Configurations The options the RP 30 Laser Printer offers to improve the image can be combined in special configurations, named and saved, for certain subject groups (snow shots) or certain customers. Correction configurations are only effective in the File print mode. 1. Touch: ...

Settings Autosave Configurations Autosave configurations are used to save 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_0208051130). • The files copied into this folder are n...

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 selected medium. As the storage capacity of the selected medium cannot be ...

Settings Autosave quality • File format bmp or jpg with various compression 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: Autosave is offered. • Resolution Four different...

Settings Front Print Configurations Front print configurations let you expose 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 color . KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Pri...

Settings Order Configurations As the sub-configurations are accessed in the order configurations, they must always be created first. A created sub-configuration can be used in any number of order configurations. 1. Touch: • Settings • Print configurations • Order • New or Edit 2. Select Film mask . ...

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 configurations are combined in one package to print different sizes from one Image file in one step. This means that single o...

Operator’s Guide Configuration Types in the Order Configuration List The configuration types are identified in the list by letters: S Single P Package R Reproduction The standard configuration is always shown in the first line in all configuration lists. Black-and-White and Sepia Prints Automatic co...

Settings Defining a Configuration as the Standard Configuration One of the previously created Single and Package order configurations can be defined as the Standard configuration. This standard configuration is shown at the top of the configuration list and is used automatically: • After the start •...

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 configurations. • At regular intervals, such as after a PBL. • Prior to the installation...

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

Chapter 5 Tests Contents Introduction.............................................................................................................. 5-3 Printer Tests............................................................................................................. 5-3 Overview................

Operator’s Guide Prerequisites for MBL and PBL Calibration Before printing the MBL and PBL calibration: 1. Check that there are no print orders pending. 2. Use the Information ( i ) button to check that no paper is in the paper transport of the printer and the paper processor for the MBL and the PBL...

Tests You can use the Settings menu (see Chapter 4) to set up how often the automatic PBL should be repeated if the values continue to be out 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 exposure levels required t...

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 when an MBL is started, you are prompted to insert the master paper. You can use the Setting...

Tests Procedure for the First Machine Operation or After New Software Installation 1. Use the predefined paper configurations or set up configurations as required (see Chapter 4). 2. Define the master paper. (This is the paper style most frequently used in the lab.) Touch Settings – Machine settings...

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 temperatures) and should be repeated once or twice during the day. For an MBL, the master paper must always be inserted. If an Auto-MBL is to be ...

Tests Calibration of New Paper, Emulsion Changes, or Correction of a Paper Channel (Not Master Paper) 1. Print an MBL. This provides for a calibrated 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 ...

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

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 provided for this in the lower area of the lane distributor. 6. Close the printer door. 7. Touch: • Continue (to transport the contr...

Chapter 6 Production Contents Preparing the Equipment for Different Orders ..................................................... 6-3 Preparing the Paper Magazine.......................................................................... 6-3 Putting Paper in the Magazine .................................

Production Preparing the Equipment for Different Orders Preparing the Paper Magazine Paper widths in the paper magazines are 216 to 305 mm (3.25 to 12 in.). The paper magazine must be adjusted to the paper width in use to ensure correct paper transport in the paper magazine. 1. Open the empty magazi...

Production Putting Paper in the Magazine Photographic paper must always be stored 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 storage at least 24 hours before use so that any condensation on the paper dries. 2. In the darkroom, tak...

Operator’s Guide Changing the Paper Magazine IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: To let the paper to rewind into the magazine, always wait 30 seconds after the last print procedure before removing the magazine. The LED in front of the magazine indicates if the magazine may be removed: Green: yes Red: no 1. Remove...

Production Order Processing Order Number (Automatic / Manual) Order numbers are allocated 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 displayed for every print screen. The number c...

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 according to the orders. If an image file is loaded after order end, this new order receives a new order number either automatically or manually...

Production Print Modes With the RP 30 Laser Printer, you will use one of two print modes. • File Print: image files (jpg, bmp, tif) are loaded from mobile data carriers and printed on the RP 30 Laser Printer with or without a preview. The following drives are provided on the main computer: Diskette,...

Operator’s Guide Printing File Print Prerequisites • The RP 30 Laser Printer only accepts jpg, bmp and uncompressed tif file formats. Save any files created with Adobe Photoshop to one of these formats. • Digital cameras have Gamma values between 1.8 and 2.2. The RP 30 Laser Printer prints with a Ga...

Production dTFS The dTFS function is used to compensate for 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 combined in a series—sim...

Operator’s Guide Selecting the Configuration Type for an Order Three types of order configurations are available for file prints. They are represented by a letter in the list of order configurations: S Single P Package R Reproduction Single or Package To print an order as single or package, select t...

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

Operator’s Guide Loading Image Files from Data Carriers Image files loaded from data carriers are combined in an order. The image files can be loaded from data carriers or from a shared folder in a workstation connected to the equipment. (See Digital Orders, Settings in Chapter 4). The individual im...

Production Saving Digital Orders 1. Touch Save order . 2. Enter the name in the next screen and Save . NOTE: Orders that you print immediately and do not save explicitly are automatically stored in a backup directory on the hard disk. This lets you later edit frames of a finished order without much ...

Operator’s Guide Printing File Prints without Preview With preview deactivated, the image files are printed without any other operator intervention because everything has been preset and automated. There are no operations in automatic printing that require a lot of computing time: • Changing to the ...

Production Printing File Prints with Preview With preview active, a large number of functions are offered for image correction and image enhancement. The edited images can be saved on data carriers. 1. Touch Start print . Up to four images are shown at the same time. The corrections of the selected ...

Operator’s Guide • Autoprint (after Stop ) The current image is printed and disappears from the display. The preview continues. • Skip The current image is not printed and is not shown any more. The next image moves in from the left. • Preview off Changing to Autoprint without preview is possible wh...

Operator’s Guide Saving Processed Images as Files 1. Touch Save . The button appears in the Image editing and Special screens. 2. Select File format , Resolution , and the Drive symbol . Edited single images or complete orders can be saved on a diskette, a Zip disk, the hard disk, or in an external ...

Production Network Orders RP 30 Laser Printer can be connected with several workstations in the lab by way of a PDM server. These workstations can send completely prepared orders to the equipment for printing at any time. Every one of these orders consists of the corresponding image files and an ord...

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

Chapter 7 Correcting System Conditions Contents System Errors .......................................................................................................... 7-3 Error Messages ................................................................................................. 7-3 Reset with...

Correcting System Conditions System Errors Avoiding Handling Errors CAUTION: 1. 2. 3. When shutting down the RP 30 Laser Printer, always use the End of Work – Shutdown function. Never switch off the RP 30 Laser Printer with the main breaker because this may: Reduce the service life of the blue/green...

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 paper transport of the printer is empty, and touch Yes to initiate a reset. The screen remains gray ...

Operator’s Guide Image Processing Errors It is possible to have several images that cannot be printed. However, only the last image is shown. Touch Clear . The types of adjustment for file print are: • Fill print Center crop; image information getting lost. • Fit image to paper The complete image in...

Correcting System Conditions Printer Errors For messages 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. Touc...

Operator’s Guide Removing Paper Jams WARNING: To avoid injury, be careful when working around the toothed belts, sharp corners, and sharp edges in the printer area. When a paper jam occurs: 1. Remove the paper from the indicated position. To see the location of the jam, touch i and the desired modul...

Correcting System Conditions Special Case: When a paper jam occurs during a system shutdown or reset, the paper jam is only reported when the system is started again. During this time, the Info function is not available. If the paper is not found and cannot be removed, do these steps: 1. Confirm the...

Operator’s Guide Paper Jam in the Transport 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 mechanism. 3. Pull out the com...

Correcting System Conditions Paper Transport at the Bottom With the print engine pulled out: 1. Actuate the two levers (1) and open the locking mechanism. 2. Pull out the transfer unit towards you. 3. Open the levers (2) and hold against the unit as the bottom part of the transport releases. 4. Pull...

Operator’s Guide 5. Remove the jammed paper from the paper transport. Paper Transport at the Top With the print engine pulled out, the locking mechanism opened, and transport unit pulled out: 1. Lift the top guide plate on the shafts marked red, and fold it up. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the to...

Correcting System Conditions Sheet Bridge to Transport Unit With the print engine pulled out, the locking mechanism opened, and transport unit pulled out: 1. Open the guide plate for the sheet transport and remove the paper. 2. Turn the button (see arrow) on the sheet turnover and remove the paper. ...

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 Paper Jam in the Lane Distributor 1. Open the right-hand printer door. 2. Open the locking (fastening screw) 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 PROFE...

Operator’s Guide Paper Jam between the Lane Distributor and Sheet Transfer 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. Moun...

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 vertical position. • When closing the cover: Support the...

Chapter 8 Maintenance Contents Maintenance Schedule and Maintenance Intervals ............................................. 8-3 Daily Maintenance ................................................................................................... 8-4 Performing a Process Control for the Paper Process...

Maintenance Maintenance Schedule and Maintenance Intervals Daily Weekly Monthly When required Maintenance jobs to be performed by the customer Perform process control on the paper processor Transport unit: Remove paper dust Single sheet buffer and sheet bridge: Remove paper dust Print engine: Remove...

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 (Ca...

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 rubber rollers CAUTION: Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable liquid. It can cause eye irritation and dry skin. Wash your hands wi...

Maintenance Single Sheet Buffer and Sheet Bridge 1. Unlock the transport unit and pull it out on the telescopic rails. 2. Pull up the quick-action lock (1). Pull the cover plate of the single sheet buffer slightly to the front and remove it. 3. Hold the sheet bridge on the left side and fold it open...

Operator’s Guide Print Engine 1. Open the locking mechanism (1) of the print engine. 2. Pull out the print engine (2) on the telescopic rails. 3. Press down the toggle on guide plate (1), press up on guide plate (2), and remove the two guide plates. 4. Remove the paper dust with a vacuum cleaner. 5....

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 procedure is to avoid transport problems. 1. Loosen the red locking screw (1). 2. Pull out the unit on the telescopic rails. 3. Remove the paper dust ...

Operator’s Guide Sheet Transfer 1. After pulling the red latch (1), remove the cover (2) of the sheet transfer. 2. Hold the sheet transfer by the handle (3) and lift the sheet transfer out of the holder. 3. Set the sheet transfer down. 4. Remove the paper dust with a vacuum cleaner. 5. Clean the rol...

Operator’s Guide CD BX SB1 SB2 SB3 SB4 Removing the CD (Color Developer) Feed Unit 1. Open the paper processor cover and let 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 feed unit, remo...

Maintenance Removing the Tank Crossovers Working from left to right, put each of the 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 Squeegee Unit NOTE: The squeegee 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 both sides a...

Operator’s Guide Checking the Solution Levels Purpose: To compensate for evaporation (also required with the automatic evaporation compensation). Check the solution levels in the paper processor and top up with water once a week before starting production. If the level drops considerably: 1. Adjust ...

Maintenance Cleaning the Filters in ASTOR and Water Inlets IMPORTANT: NOTE: IMPORTANT: Close the water tank cover (3) before beginning this procedure. 1. Close the drain valves on the top of the 3 inlets. 2. Unscrew the cap nuts (1 and 2) and carefully remove them. The cap nuts are full of liquid. 3...

Operator’s Guide Cleaning the Densitometer Calibration Plate The densitometer is mounted in the paper outlet. 1. Loosen the screw (2) and remove the front cover of the paper outlet (1). 1 2 2. Loosen the knurled screws (1) on the right and left side on the guide plate of the densitometer unit. 3. Tu...

Maintenance Cleaning the Transport Belt of the Print Chute Use a cloth and warm water. 1. Clean the transport belt (1) with a damp 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 the dryer, if necessary: DEV 40 °C ± 0.3 BX 38 °C ± 2 STB 37 °C ± 2 Dryer 65 °C 3. Calibrate the temperature sensor...

Maintenance Cleaning / Replacing the Air Filters CAUTION: NOTE: Let washed filters and filter mats dry well before reinstalling them. Do not wring, bend or press filters 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 fil...

Operator’s Guide Changing Chemical Filters WARNING: Risk of injuries exists if the cover of the wet section unlocked accidentally or carelessly. See the Warning under Cleaning the Paper Processor on Page 8-13. Wear protective gloves and goggles when performing this procedure. 1. Open the paper proce...

Maintenance Cleaning the Processing Racks Purpose: To ensure optimum processing quality. WARNING: CAUTION: Wear protective gloves, a rubber apron, and goggles when you clean the processing racks. Chemical splashes may stain the covers. Use the splash guard (1) or remove splashes immediately with wat...

Operator’s Guide Cleaning the Dryer Rack Necessary tools are: • Screwdriver or coin • Lint-free cloth and warm water 1. Remove the dryer cover. Use a coin to turn the lock by 90º. 2. Loosen the locking screw (knurled screw 1) of the dryer rack. Pull out the rack on the telescopic rails. 3. Remove on...

Operator’s Guide Cleaning the Paper Cleaning / Replacing the Air Filters NOTE: The filter with holder 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 screw (2). 1 2 2. Remove the ...

Maintenance Cleaning the Guide with the Feed Chute 1. Unscrew (1) the guide plate (2) and lift it with the feed chute out of the supporting brackets. 2. Wipe the rear guide plate and the removed plate with a damp lint free cloth. 3. Put the guide plate in the supporting brackets, push it down and fa...

Operator’s Guide Cleaning the Rubber Transport Belts CAUTION: Only clean the rubber transport belts and the rollers in the paper outlet unit while the transport is switched off. Necessary tools are: • Lint-free cloth and warm water • Vacuum cleaner • Soft brush Purpose: To ensure reliable paper tran...

Maintenance Maintenance When Required Changing the Ink Ribbon on the Back Printer When the printing on the back of the prints gets too faded, the ink 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 k...

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 s...

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 0...

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 9...