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Operational Space Requirements
Presite Inspection pre-installation
Installation Requirements
Power Requirements
Connectivity Requirements
KODAK 1200i WIDE-FORMATPRINTING SYSTEM
US/Canada
Printer Features
1.Intelligent Mask Technology IMT
2. Rapid Dryer Technology
3.Ink System a. Ink Reservoir
e. Carriage Assembly
c. Intermediate Reservoir
d. Ink Supply Dampers and Septum Valve System
f. Cartridge / Printhead
g. Service Station
h. Auto Clean Unit
Ink is deposited into a waste disposal bottle
Door Magnet
6. Power Supply
Power Consumption
4. Media Handling System
5. Print Speeds
Printer Installation Quick Steps
Step 1: Shipping Brackets Removal
Step 3: Crossbar Installation
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Step 6: Voltage Configuration for dryer system
Step 7 Reservoir Installation
Step 5: Raise Printer
Firmware Note
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Step 9 Cartridge Installation
Step 8: Ink Line Filling
Step 10: Activate ‘Prime All’ Test Pattern
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Step 11 Printer Calibrations
Example Assignments
Example Assignments
cColor Cal Vertical. Select Utility Menu
Step 12: Best Quality Mode
Print Pass Modes: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,
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5. Load Windows Driver
verify steps 1 through 6 again
Configuration Double-check example only
Step 14 Print Mode & Dryer Guidelines
Qi Dye
Photographic Papers
Photographic Films
Qi Pigment
Photographic Papers
Photographic Films
Coated Papers
Step 15: Lamination Guidelines
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Qi Dye
Photographic
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Qi Pigment
Photographic
Coated
Printer Operation Tips
1. Media Load and Verification
2. The ‘Perfect’ Media Load
3. Dryer Modes
0 = OFF 1 = Fans Only 2 = Minimum, Fans On
3 = Minimum 4 = Heat Low, Fans On 5 = Heat Low
Low Humidity problems
High humidity problems
4. Humidity Control
5. Edge Band mode
2.Client Installation one per workstation
Software Control Tips
1.Typical Server Installation one per subnet
Printer Maintenance
When a Print Head is Replaced
Perfect
Air bubbles acceptable
service
Perform the following
Routine Maintenance
A. Clean the following assemblies
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B. Clean the following items as required
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Cleaning Procedure
Allow printer to dry for 10 minutes
C. Replace the following item as required
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Preventive Maintenance
Bulletin Reference List
Bulletin Type
Topic
Revision
Error Message Codes
1. Cartridge Error Messages/Cartridge Failures
¾Cartridge Error Messages/Cartridge Failures
¾Dryer System Error Messages
“Pen Error – End of Jet Life!”…
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1 - cancel the print job at the host
K:BLACK XXXmL
APC UNAVAILABLE, ABORT JOB?
PEN ERROR - JOB PAUSED
<color> Pen Error – Ink Record Mismatch
<color> Pen Error – Invalid Pen ID
<color> Pen Error – End of Jet Life
<color> Pen Error – Invalid OEM ID
color Pen Error - Ink Warranty Mismatch
color Pen Error - Invalid Chip ID
2 = “<color> Pen Error - Pri CRC Failed!”
BOTTLE ERROR - JOB PAUSED
<color> BOTTLE ERROR – INVALID INK TYPE
<color> BOTTLE ERROR – INVALID OEM ID
color INK BOTTLE ERROR = CODE
2 = <color> Bottle Error – Pri CRC Failed
3 = <color> Bottle Error – Sec CRC Failed
4 = <color> Bottle Error – No Response
5 = color Bottle Error - Write Protected
<color>: WARNING - INK RESERVOIR LOW
<color> JOB PAUSED – INK RESERVOIR EMPTY
5.Check main board by replacing with spare
DRYER SYSTEM FAULT - DRYER OFF
3. Dryer System Error Messages
DRYER SENSOR FAULT
DRYER WARMING-UP.PRINT ANYWAY?
DRYER TEMP TOO HIGH - DRYER OFF
4. Miscellaneous Error Messages
INTERNAL SHUTDOWN CARRIAGE AXIS FAILURE
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JOB PAUSE - OUT OF PAPER
PAPER NOT LOADED
JOB PAUSE - E.O.M. DETECTED
EMPTY WASTE BOTTLE NOW
MAINBOARD ID ERROR
0 = “MBID Error - Record Mismatch!”
2 = “MBID Error - Pri CRC Failed!”
3 = “MBID Error - Sec CRC Failed!”
WAITING FOR CARTRIDGE ACCESS
WARNING: ADJUST REAR PAPER GUIDES
CARRIAGE FPGA ERROR
PEN ERROR
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MAX INK TEMP. – Advanced Analysis
A. Bubbles Observed in Ink Delivery Lines
B. Max Ink Temp. Errors
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Defective Damper Light Magenta Ink Line
Deprimed Condition
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1 - cancel the print job at the host
Printer Grounding/Static Control
A. Symptoms of ESD/Electrical Interference
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B. ESD Control Measures
2. Humidifiers
3. Ant-StaticMats
3. Air Plenum Grounding
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4. Rear Static Strip Condition & Grounding
C. Printer/Receptacle Power Tests
1. Testing AC level on printer chassis
2. Verify Proper Receptacle Configuration
3. Testing Receptacle Neutral-to-GroundVoltage
D. Power/Voltage Testers
Correct wiring Hot/neutral reverse
Hot/ground reverse Missing neutral Missing ground
Missing hot
a Secondary Grounding
What is ground loop?
E. Common Mistakes by Technicians/Customers
b 3-Prongto 2-ProngAdapters
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DISCLAIMER
F. Related Print Symptoms
d AC Isolation Transformers