4 Troubleshooting

Status and Error Messages

 

Occasionally, you may have to correct minor problems. If more serious

 

malfunctions occur, you must contact an Authorized Service Provider of

 

Kodak products (see “Calling for Support” on page 4-33).

 

To determine the operator action required, monitor imager operation and

 

note the imager status and error messages.

Local Panel Status

The local panel Status screen displays messages to provide information on

Messages

the overall status and activities of the laser imager. The Status screen also

 

displays more detailed information on each film drawer.

Main Status Screen

Details

Self-Test

Occurs when the power is first applied

 

to the machine control system.

 

 

Ready

The printer is online and the processor

 

has reached operating temperature.

 

 

Warming = xx

The processor is currently warming. xx

 

represents the number of minutes

 

estimated until ready.

 

 

Stopped

An error has occurred that prevents

 

printing.

 

 

Printing

The imager is currently printing.

 

 

Door open

The front or back door is open.

 

 

Hood open

The hood is open.

 

 

Printer offline

Printing has been suspended.

 

 

Energy Save

The processor heater is off.

 

 

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DryView 8900 specifications

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