Calibrating the Printer, To calibrate the printer | Kodak 20P

Using the System

Calibrating the Printer

You need to calibrate the printer when you start the system up each day. You also need to calibrate the printer when

•you change paper

•print quality is questionable

•the temperature at the site changes more than 5° F (2.8° C)

•if running more than one shift, at the beginning of each shift

If you are calibrating at any time other than during the daily startup procedure:

Before you begin, make sure the printer is not receiving printing commands from the host.

NOTE: Most windows displayed in this section are from the Windows NT version of the software. The windows for the Macintosh version of the software are similar.

For information about editing the calibration settings (for example, you may want to display a calibration graph only if calibration is out of tolerance), see “Editing the Calibration Configuration” on page Appendix C:-19.

To calibrate the printer:

1.Check that:

•the densitometer is connected and calibrated

•the printer status is “Online and Ready”

•the processor is in control

•the calibration application is running

2.Select the icon for the LED Printer on the KODAK Device Calibration screen and click the Calibrate icon. The calibration software needs complete control of the printer to successfully calibrate the printer.

IMPORTANT: If no icon appears on the KODAK Device Calibration Screen, you will need to add a calibration device. See “Adding a Device” on page C-6.

Calibrate icon

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Operator’s Guide Part No B6191 Page European Union EU, CE Marking, EMC Regulatory InformationRadio Frequency Interference Safety Regulations Environmental Regulations Warranty Period Warranty Information Table Of Contents Viii September Loading the Defaults and Changing the Configuration Monthly Maintenance Advanced Features of the LED II Calibration Software Source Directory Preferences Dialog Box Ordering Equipment, Accessories, and Supplies Using This GuideSystem Operating Procedures- provides an overview Diagnostics and Troubleshooting- provides an error Software Included with the Printer About Other Publications Product Literature Getting Help from KodakPage Kodak Professional LED II Printer 20P Product DescriptionScsi Interface Front View Installation and ServiceEquipment Overview Kodak Professional LED II Processor Rear View Page Starting up the Processor Circuit breaker switch Overflow pipe Starting up the Printer Calibrate icon Calibrating the PrinterTo calibrate the printer Using the System Send LUT to Printer screen appears Obtaining Densities from a File Using the Densitometer to Read DensitiesObtaining Densities Completing the Calibration Using the System Making Prints Top cover Light tight cover Shutting down the processor for serviceShutting Down the Processor Splash guard Top rollers Shutting Down the Printer Using the System System Operating Procedures Key Time of day LED indicator Current status Lights LCD displayOperating the Printer Operator Control Panel Is in the Offline mode Key/Light Key /LED Description/Function Indicator Light Printing Deferred or Buffered Jobs Printer Offline FeatureCancelling Jobs To cancel all jobs waiting to be printed Status Message/Printer State Definition Status Messages Supply cassette Cassette clamp Paper supply door Loading Paper Into the Supply CassetteRemoving the Supply Cassette Loading Paper into the Supply Cassette Cardboard core Detent Screw lock Paper supply door Knife Chad area Sheet transport Door Installing the Supply CassetteSupply cassette lock Shelf Emulsion image side of paper Plate Cassette clamp Slot Square Paper alignment Reaching the End of the Roll of Paper Chad area Sheet transport Door Storing Paper Using the Soft Shutdown FeatureRemoving the Chad Handling and Storing the Paper Selecting Scsi Ports Accessing the Printer FeaturesShutdown and Restart Unload Supply Checking for a Modem Resetting the Modem PortManaging a Modem Selecting the Target Pad Read Options Setting the Current Date Setting the Printer Time and DateSetting the Paper Length Setting the Current Time Inches Selecting the Slug Width for the Paper Setting the Page Starts Value Paper Size Image Width in Pixels Producing Borderless Prints Distance a Cut edge Distance B Host Select Always On Always Off Accessing the Software Version NumberSetting the Copyright Detection Feature Resetting the Copyright Detection LUTs Resetting the DefaultsResetting the Parameters Resetting the Printing LUTs Buffered and Unbuffered Jobs or Immediate Deferred About PrintingChanging the Units of Measurement for Paper Sizes Image Size Pixel Doubling Host Software Functions Supported by the PrinterPrinting Deferred or Buffered Jobs Bar Coding Min Max Mode View ModeSet Mode Calibrate Mode SET Status Messages OCP On/Off Light On/off light switch Mode Operator Key Service FeatureOperational Modes Key switch lock Adjusting the Key Switch Lock Processing a Control Strip Viewing the Current Time Setting Viewing/Setting the Processor Time and Date Viewing the On/Off Times Viewing/Setting the Seven-Day TimerSetting the On/Off Times Viewing the Software Identification Viewing the Temperature Settings Viewing/Setting the TemperaturesCalibrating the Temperatures Resetting the Min Max Temperatures Calibrating the Replenishment Flow Rate Viewing/Setting Replenishment Settings Viewing the Development Time Setting the Development TimeManaging the Development Time Entering the Flow Rate Displaying the Min Max Development Time Viewing the Processor SetupSelecting the Processor Setup Managing the Material Sensors Controlling the Processor Drive Computer Reset Changing the Metric/Fahrenheit Mode Changing the Wash/Stabilizer Setup Clearing Error Conditions Setting the Development Time ToleranceSetting the Chemical Temperature Tolerance Page Maintaining the Equipment Calibrating the Printer Daily MaintenanceMaintaining the Printer Removing the Chad Replacing the Air Filter Periodic Maintenance Replenishment and Effluent Chemical Levels Maintaining the ProcessorChemistry Levels Cleaning the Crossover Assemblies Operational Checks Testing Checking the Circulation Weekly MaintenanceChecking the Tension of the Main Drive Chain Cleaning the Crossover Assemblies and Transport Racks Preventing Algae for Wash Configuration Cleaning the Feed Table and the Processor Entrance Sensors Checking the Fittings for Leaks Replacing Chemical and Wash Filters Main Drive Chain Monthly MaintenanceChecking the Temperature of the Solutions Checking and Adjusting the Speed of the Processor Cleaning the Tank and Dryer Cover To clean the processor tanks Cleaning Chemical Residue BuildupCleaning the Processor Tanks Developer/Replenisher Ektacolor RA Developer/Replenisher RT Adding New Chemistry High Paper Utilization Over 300 sq/ft per day Recommended Processor SettingsTank/Dryer Temperature Replenishment Rate Replenisher AdditivesPage Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Manual or Automatic Reinitialization Printer Error Messages Metering Roller Knob Knife assemblyPrinter Paper Path Flop preventer knob Error Error Message Possible Cause Possible Solution Code Printer Error Messages Error Error Message Possible Cause Possible Solution Code Error Error Message Possible Cause Possible Solution Code Error Error Message Possible Cause Possible Solution Code Bad checksum RAM test failed at powerup Call for service 132 Miscellaneous Printer Error Messages Not visible and a paper jam Clearing Printer Paper JamsVisible Sheet transport area Not visible Observation Possible Cause Possible Solution Troubleshooting Observable Errors Become damaged Damaged vacuum reduction Insert was installed Tighten the clamps and compression fittings Latch Additional Troubleshooting Tips for the Printer Error Possible Cause Possible Solution Message Processor Error Messages Function keys Clearing Error MessagesClearing a Reset Message Clearing Processor Paper Jams Clearing Drive Errors Calibration Graph Calibration TroubleshootingAdditional Troubleshooting Tips for the Processor Lockedfilename Calibration Error Codes Devicename Printer devicename Column, value value is Directorydirectory Error Number of patches Error Message Possible Cause/Subsystem Possible Solution Non-Numeric Error Messages European Region Getting Additional HelpAsia/Pacific Region Country Country Code Helpline NumberPage Qty/Size Catalog Number AccessoriesSupplies Surface Size Type Standard U.S. PaperMetric Paper Surface Size Types Qty/Size Part Number Catalog Number Processor ChemicalsPublications Page Width Length Weight Printer/Processor SpecificationsDimensions and Weight Acoustic Specifications Floor Requirements Operator and Service AccessSite Requirements Unplumbed Processors PlumbingPlumbed Processors Water Supply Plumbed Processors Waste Water and Effluents Processor 208 Nominal Voltage/Frequency Voltage Range Power ConsumptionElectrical Printer Processor Power CordsPower Outlets 20P Power Receptacles U.S. and CanadaLine Frequency 20P/20R Printer Power Receptacles Europe Processor Power Receptacles Europe Line Voltage Air conditioning requirements Temperature Relative Humidity Altitude Lighting MaximumOperating Environment Venting the Processor Telephone line Processor Humidity SpecificationsMaximum Environmental Temperature Wash Chemical Wash Chemicals Scsi Cable Windows NT Version Installing the Calibration SoftwareSystem Requirements Macintosh Version Continue Installation ProcedureMacintosh Version and Windows NT Version For Windows NT systems, select one of the following Window Area Description Kodak Device Calibration SoftwareApplication Window Definitions Menu Function Icon/Key Availability Description Access Macintosh Version Windows NT Version Starting the Kodak Device Calibration SoftwareAdding a Device Additional Calibration Information Edit icon All devices must be deselected Editing the Log SettingsTo change the log settings for the Kodak Device Calibration Device Setting Options Edit icon Device icon Updating a Device Cut icon Device icon Deleting a Device Viewing Graphs Advanced Features of the LED II Calibration Software Value Graph Difference Graph To view calibration graphs History Graph To send a LUT to the Printer Sending LUTsGraphs icon Send LUT icon Send Test Target icon Click the Send Test Target icon Sending TargetsTo send a test target to the printer Windows NT Version To edit the calibration configuration Editing the Calibration Configuration Edit icon Edit Configuration Screen for Macintosh Systems Procedure Description Attribute Editing Information on the Procedure Tab To edit the configuration information on the Procedure tab Density Source Description Attribute Editing Information on the Density Source Tab Attribute Description Printers only. Only use this feature as instructed by KodakTo edit the configuration information on the Aim tab Editing Information on the Aim Tab Editing Information on the History Tab To edit the configuration information on the History tab Editing Information on the Paper Tab Editing DP2 Information Windows NT Systems Editing Kpis Information Macintosh Systems Additional Calibration Information Completing the Edit Configuration Example Creating a Density File for Use with CalibrationFile Formats DensityDataRaw Technet Format Host System Default Port Installing the DensitometerTo install the densitometer Page Communication Channels Installing the IPS SoftwareHardware Requirements Software Requirements Source Directory Insertion Menu Bar Insertion Using the Image Print ServerInstalling the Software Inserting Images into the Print Queue Attended Operation Suspending and ResumingFailed Jobs Enqueue Example Using the Image Print Server Software Kodak Professional Image Print Server Main Window Dialog Boxes and Print Options Option Descriptions Menu Access Button Icon Description/Function Option Descriptions Enqueue Dialog Box Source Directory Preferences Dialog Box LZW Compression Initialize Default Parameters Dialog BoxFile Format Details Supported Tags Installing the Export Module Appendix E Using the Photoshop Export Module Using the Photoshop Export Module Photoshop Printing Images To select another printer Using the Photoshop Export Module Kodak LED Main Dialog Box Other options Punch Attributes Select an LED Printer Dialog Box Layout Attributes Printer Status Dialog Box General error messages TroubleshootingError messages On-Line Pages Deferred appears, But Jobs Are Not Printing Other ProblemsPage Index Kpis tab C-29to C-31paper tab C-27procedure tab C-22 Index Sending C-15to C-16 IPS Index-4 LUTs C-15to C-16 Chad 3-14,4-2supply cassette Index-6 Page Kodak Canada INC