Daily Maintenance | Kodak RP 30 instruction

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 (Catalog No. 129 8587).

1.Unlatch and remove the control strip box (1) from the lane distributor.

2.In the darkroom, insert a chemical control strip into the control strip box.

1

2

1Control strip box

2Emulsion side / photographic layer

•With the handle of the control strip box to the right and the emulsion side (2) down, first insert the trailing end of the control strip (end that comes out of the control strip bag last goes in first). The end of the control strip should be flush to the end of the box.

•If the control strip was accidentally inserted upside down (the emulsion is on top), the processed control strip usually shows typical dirt marks.

1.Touch:

•Test

•Control strip

•Chemical control strip

You receive a prompt to insert the chemical control strip.

2.Place the control strip box in the holder provided for this in the lower area of the lane distributor.

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Kodak RP 30 manual Daily Maintenance, Performing a Process Control for the Paper Processor

Contents

Laserprinter Operator’s Guide Kodak Professional RP 30 Laser Printer Page Table of Contents Maintenance Production Regulatory and Safety Information Contents Hot Surface Symbol Electrical Hazard SymbolRegulatory Compliance EMC Compliance CE Compliance Laser Compliance and Safety Mechanical Hazard Symbol Operator’s Guide Laser Source Label Locations of Laser Safety Labels Safety Precautions General PrecautionsWhen Operating the Equipment When Disposing of the Equipment Handling of Processing Chemicals Disposal of Chemicals and Containers Safety Precautions for the Handling of Chemicals General GuidelinesSkin and Eye Protection Storage and Disposal Warranty Information Warranty PeriodWarranty Repair Coverage How to Obtain Service Limitations Introduction Operator’s Guide Kodak Professional RP 30 Laser Printer Using the Documentation StructureText Styles Indicates the potential for damage to or from the equipment Storage of Chemicals and Paper Consumable Storage Requirements Overview Info Printer Info Paper Processor Components Operator’s Guide Product Description Image Editing Printing Sequence Functional ProcedureMain Computer Printer Paper Processor Sorter Densitometer Switching On the Equipment Automatic Switch-On Manual Switch-On System Start User LoginReadiness for Operation Start Screen Changing Users End of WorkTouch Change user Shutting Down Automatic Shutdown Change Timer Next LoginManual Shutdown Touch Shutdown Switching Off the Machine Partially Sleep Mode Operating Controls Button and Lamp on the Main Computer Touch-screen Monitor Keyboard and Mouse Screen Structure Information Area Operator’s Guide Touch-sensitive Buttons Drop-down Menus Pop-up Windows Overview Input Screen Numeric Keypad Menu Bar Menu Overview Main Menus Print Mode Menu Settings Menu without Machine Settings Settings Menu with Machine Settings Test Menu End of Work Menu Status Information / Help Menus Info Additional Screens Info Printer Info Paper Processor Info Order Version Info Error List Error Help Index HelpHelp Index Documentation Chemicals Operator’s Guide Kodak Professional RP 30 Laser Printer Preparation of Chemicals Rinsing the Tanks Cold water after each preparation of a solutionFollowing order Mixing the Tank Solutions Bleach-Fix Inserting the Chemical FiltersDeveloper Tank Temperature ºC Preparing Replenisher See Paper Processor Settings in Chapter Other Operations to be Performed Prior to Production Start Machine Settings Preparation of the Print Configuration SettingsFrom the Order Receipt to the Finished Print When to Save Settings Administrator From the Order Receipt to the Finished Print Operator Preparation of the Print Configuration Pfdf Enter paper Flie print Page Adjust shorter Settings Recover settings Entering Names Entering Numbers Machine Settings Types of SettingsSettings Machine settings Configuration Surface and Paper settings Install Software Set date/time Other settingsMachine Production balance Settings Machine settings Surface New Select Pfdf surface Defining Surfaces Defining Paper Settings Settings Machine settings Paper settings Operator’s Guide Paper Width Width Indicators Surface Indicators Coding the Paper Magazine Settings Machine settings Cut length Defining Cut Lengths User Interface User Administrator Defining Users and User Rights Settings Machine settings User manager − Edit − Password, Repeat− Language, Keyboard, Preview frequency, Beep touch Configurations − User rightsRights Button Description Preview Startup Defining the Start Time / Standard User Timer Settings Machine settings Startup Edit calendar Calendar Defining Off Days Installing the Software Settings Machine settings Install software Printer Settings Paper Processor Settings Settings Machine settings PP replenishment Settings Machine settings Productions Balance Digital Production Balance Digital Settings Impact Sharpness of Edges Shifting towards +Sharpening Soft-focus effect Sharpness of Grain Fine structuringUnsharpness Detail Contrast Digital Order Settings Settings Machine settings Network ordersRemote Order File Print Resource name Computer name Remote Order AutosaveAutomatic printing On/Off Address or name Name or IP address Other Settings Max. PpF DTFS Preselection Print Configurations Settings Print configurations Paper Backprint Correction AutoSave Front print Order Creating a New Configuration Creating, Editing, and Deleting ConfigurationsCreating a New Configuration Based on an Existing One Editing a Configuration Deleting a Configuration Creating a Paper Configuration Paper ConfigurationsSettings Print configurations Paper New or Edit Select from the Paper Settings and the Paper Surfaces Touch Save or Save as Backprint Configurations Select Save or Save as Operator’s Guide Correction Configurations Settings Print configurations Corrections New or Edit Operator’s Guide Autosave Configurations Settings Print configurations Autosave New or Edit Drive Autosave fixed File formatQuantity Resolution Autosave quality File format Resolution and File format as in Autosave quality CD, Internet Upload, Normal Front Print Configurations Select Save or Save as Order Configurations Package SingleReproduction Specify Paper configuration and Cut length Creating a Single ConfigurationSelect Film mask File print Creating a Package Configuration Set the Configuration type to PackageSelect Configurations Select Film mask and Film type Reproduction Configuration Types in the Order Configuration List Black-and-White and Sepia Prints Defining a Configuration as the Standard Configuration Saving and Loading Settings and Configurations When to Save SettingsProcedure Settings Save settings Load Settings Settings Load settings Tests Operator’s Guide Kodak Professional RP 30 Laser Printer Printer Tests IntroductionOverview Printing a PBL Test Prerequisites for MBL and PBL CalibrationTest Start PBL PBL Test with Laser Point Printing an MBL Test Test Start MBL See Save/Load Settings and Configurations in , Settings Daily Calibration With the MBL Daily Calibration Without the MBL Calibration of New Paper, Emulsion Changes Master Paper Completion of the New Calibration Testing the Paper Processor Test Control strip Chemical control strip Operator’s Guide Kodak Professional RP 30 Laser Printer Production Operator-Controlled Start Preparing the Equipment for Different Orders Preparing the Paper Magazine Operator’s Guide Putting Paper in the Magazine Important Avoid fogging of the leading paper edge Chapter Paper Widths Not Yet Coded Changing the Paper Magazine Order Processing Order Number Automatic / ManualManual Order Number Automatic Order Number End of Order Automatic / Manual Print Modes Printing File Print Prerequisites DTFS Selecting the Configuration Type for an Order Single or Package Reproduction Using Autosave to Save Processed Images without PrintingBlack-and-White or Sepia Prints Changing the Current Configuration Changing the Configuration and the Order NumberWith Change Config Under Machine settings / Other settings Selecting a Different ConfigurationChanging the Order Number Loading Image Files from Data Carriers Touch Start print or Save order Loading Saved Digital Orders Saving Digital OrdersTouch Save order Printing File Prints without Preview Touch Start printTouch Finish order Touch Prepare order Printing File Prints with Preview Image Editing and Special in All Print Modes with Preview Special Text Image ImprovementTouch Enter text Touch Format text. a new screen opens Saving Processed Images as Files Select File format, Resolution, and the Drive symbolImages in the Network Network Orders Print mode Network ordersOperator-Controlled Start Automatic Start Finishing Print OrdersPrinting Network Orders Correcting System Conditions Operator’s Guide Kodak Professional RP 30 Laser Printer Avoiding Handling Errors System ErrorsError Messages Reset with the on Button or Stop Button on the Screen Error Handling Unresolved ErrorsGray Screen After Reset General Image Processing Errors Paper Processor ErrorsFill print Fit image to paper Printer Errors Other Error SituationsHelp in Case of Error Messages Shutter not reached MR, ML SGLS01 not reached Removing Paper Jams Belts, sharp corners, and sharp edges in the printer area Paper Jam in the Printer Section Paper Jam in the Transport Unit Before pulling out the transport unit Paper Transport at the Bottom Paper Transport at the Top Sheet Bridge to Transport Unit Operator’s Guide Correcting System Conditions Paper Jam in the Print Engine Correcting System Conditions Operator’s Guide Paper Jam in the Lane Distributor Paper Jam between the Lane Distributor and Sheet Transfer Mechanical damage cannot be ruled out Paper Jam in the Paper Processor Chemical splashes may stain the covers. Use the splash guard Or remove splashes immediately with water Maintenance Other Consumables Kodak Professional Digital III Paper Maintenance Schedule and Maintenance Intervals Maintenance jobs to be performed by the customerDaily Weekly Monthly Required Daily Maintenance Performing a Process Control for the Paper Processor Maintenance Weekly Maintenance Removing Paper Dust from the Printer Sections Single Sheet Buffer and Sheet Bridge Print Engine Maintenance Important Make sure that the transport belts are not shifted Lane Distributor May run in the marked area Sheet Transfer Water over the weekend Stack the crossovers Removing the CD Color Developer Feed Unit Removing the Tank Crossovers Cleaning Removing the V Wiper and Squeegee Unit Damage Checking the Solution Levels Cleaning the Chemical Filters Cleaning the Filters in Astor and Water Inlets Cleaning the Densitometer Calibration Plate Plates Cleaning the Transport Belt of the Print Chute Monthly Maintenance Checking the Solution TemperaturesSettings Machine settings PP temperature Touch Readjust Cleaning / Replacing the Air Filters ThemDoor to Print Engine Into the print engine Operator’s Guide Kodak Professional RP 30 Laser Printer Maintenance Procedure Changing Chemical Filters Cleaning the Processing Racks Operator’s Guide Maintenance Cleaning the Dryer Rack Weekend, be sure to deactivate the automatic MBL MasterBalance in order to prevent a paper jam On Monday before starting to work, wipe off all deposits on Maintenance Cleaning the Paper Cleaning / Replacing the Air Filters Cleaning the Guide with the Feed Chute Operator’s Guide Maintenance Operator’s Guide Maintenance When Required Changing the Ink Ribbon on the Back Printer Emptying the Effluent Tanks Tanks is 20 L Consumables ChemicalsAir Filters Other Consumables Kodak Professional Digital III Paper Rolls Surface Catalog NoPage Page Eastman Kodak Company