Functional Procedure, Printing Sequence | Kodak RP 30 manual

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 processor

•Processes the images

•Deposits the prints in the sorter

These functions are described in the following Printing Sequence section.

Printing Sequence

Main Computer

The main computer—by way of the integrated image processing board—processes image data, corrections, and the operator-entered image manipulations into a printable image, and sends the image to the printer.

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Contents

Laserprinter Operator’s Guide Kodak Professional RP 30 Laser Printer Page Table of Contents Production Maintenance Contents Regulatory and Safety Information Electrical Hazard Symbol Hot Surface SymbolRegulatory Compliance EMC Compliance CE Compliance Mechanical Hazard Symbol Laser Compliance and Safety Operator’s Guide Laser Source Label Locations of Laser Safety Labels General Precautions Safety PrecautionsWhen Operating the Equipment When Disposing of the Equipment Disposal of Chemicals and Containers Handling of Processing Chemicals General Guidelines Safety Precautions for the Handling of ChemicalsSkin and Eye Protection Storage and Disposal Warranty Period Warranty InformationWarranty Repair Coverage How to Obtain Service Limitations Introduction Operator’s Guide Kodak Professional RP 30 Laser Printer Structure Using the DocumentationText Styles Indicates the potential for damage to or from the equipment Consumable Storage Requirements Storage of Chemicals and Paper Overview Info Printer Info Paper Processor Components Operator’s Guide Image Editing Product Description Printing Sequence Functional ProcedureMain Computer Paper Processor Printer Sorter Densitometer Automatic Switch-On Switching On the Equipment Manual Switch-On System Start User LoginReadiness for Operation Start Screen Changing Users End of WorkTouch Change user Automatic Shutdown Shutting Down Next Login Change TimerManual Shutdown Touch Shutdown Switching Off the Machine Partially Sleep Mode Button and Lamp on the Main Computer Operating Controls Keyboard and Mouse Touch-screen Monitor Screen Structure Information Area Operator’s Guide Drop-down Menus Touch-sensitive Buttons Pop-up Windows Overview Input Screen Menu Bar Numeric Keypad Main Menus Menu Overview Print Mode Menu Settings Menu without Machine Settings Settings Menu with Machine Settings Test Menu End of Work Menu Status Information / Help Menus Additional Screens Info Info Printer Info Paper Processor Info Order Version Info Error List Help Error Help IndexHelp 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 Preparing Replenisher Tank Temperature ºC Other Operations to be Performed Prior to Production Start See Paper Processor Settings in Chapter Machine Settings Preparation of the Print Configuration SettingsFrom the Order Receipt to the Finished Print When to Save Settings From the Order Receipt to the Finished Print Administrator Operator Preparation of the Print Configuration Pfdf Enter paper Flie print Page Adjust shorter Recover settings Settings Entering Names Entering Numbers Types of Settings Machine SettingsSettings Machine settings Configuration Surface and Paper settings Set date/time Other settings Install SoftwareMachine Production balance Defining Surfaces Settings Machine settings Surface New Select Pfdf surface Settings Machine settings Paper settings Defining Paper Settings Operator’s Guide Coding the Paper Magazine Paper Width Width Indicators Surface Indicators Defining Cut Lengths Settings Machine settings Cut length User Interface Settings Machine settings User manager User Administrator Defining Users and User Rights − Edit − Password, Repeat− Language, Keyboard, Preview frequency, Beep touch − User rights ConfigurationsRights Button Description Preview Startup Defining the Start Time / Standard User Timer Calendar Defining Off Days Settings Machine settings Startup Edit calendar Settings Machine settings Install software Installing the Software Printer Settings Settings Machine settings PP replenishment Paper Processor Settings Production Balance Digital Settings Machine settings Productions Balance Digital Settings Impact Shifting towards + Sharpness of EdgesSharpening Soft-focus effect Fine structuring Sharpness of GrainUnsharpness Detail Contrast Settings Machine settings Network orders Digital Order SettingsRemote Order File Print Resource name Computer name Remote Order AutosaveAutomatic printing On/Off Address or name Name or IP address Other Settings DTFS Preselection Max. PpF Settings Print configurations 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 Deleting a Configuration Editing a Configuration Creating a Paper Configuration Paper ConfigurationsSettings Print configurations Paper New or Edit Touch Save or Save as Select from the Paper Settings and the Paper Surfaces Backprint Configurations Select Save or Save as Operator’s Guide Settings Print configurations Corrections New or Edit Correction Configurations Operator’s Guide Settings Print configurations Autosave New or Edit Autosave Configurations Drive Autosave fixed File formatQuantity Autosave quality File format Resolution CD, Internet Upload, Normal Resolution and File format as in Autosave quality 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 Set the Configuration type to Package Creating a Package ConfigurationSelect Configurations Select Film mask and Film type Reproduction Black-and-White and Sepia Prints Configuration Types in the Order Configuration List Defining a Configuration as the Standard Configuration When to Save Settings Saving and Loading Settings and ConfigurationsProcedure Settings Save settings Settings Load 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 Test Start MBL Printing an MBL Test See Save/Load Settings and Configurations in , Settings Daily Calibration Without the MBL Daily Calibration With the MBL Completion of the New Calibration Calibration of New Paper, Emulsion Changes Master Paper 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 Paper Magazine Preparing the Equipment for Different Orders Operator’s Guide Important Avoid fogging of the leading paper edge Putting Paper in the Magazine Chapter Paper Widths Not Yet Coded Changing the Paper Magazine Order Number Automatic / Manual Order ProcessingManual Order Number Automatic Order Number End of Order Automatic / Manual Print Modes Prerequisites Printing File Print DTFS Single or Package Selecting the Configuration Type for an Order 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 Touch Start print or Save order Loading Image Files from Data Carriers Loading Saved Digital Orders Saving Digital OrdersTouch Save order Touch Start print Printing File Prints without PreviewTouch Finish order Touch Prepare order Printing File Prints with Preview Image Editing and Special in All Print Modes with Preview Image Improvement Special TextTouch 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 Unresolved Errors Error HandlingGray Screen After Reset General Paper Processor Errors Image Processing ErrorsFill print Fit image to paper Other Error Situations Printer ErrorsHelp in Case of Error Messages Shutter not reached MR, ML SGLS01 not reached Belts, sharp corners, and sharp edges in the printer area Removing Paper Jams Paper Jam in the Printer Section Before pulling out the transport unit Paper Jam in 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 Mechanical damage cannot be ruled out Paper Jam between the Lane Distributor and Sheet Transfer Paper Jam in the Paper Processor Or remove splashes immediately with water Chemical splashes may stain the covers. Use the splash guard Maintenance Other Consumables Kodak Professional Digital III Paper Maintenance jobs to be performed by the customer Maintenance Schedule and Maintenance IntervalsDaily Weekly Monthly Required Performing a Process Control for the Paper Processor Daily Maintenance Maintenance Removing Paper Dust from the Printer Sections Weekly Maintenance Single Sheet Buffer and Sheet Bridge Print Engine Maintenance Important Make sure that the transport belts are not shifted May run in the marked area Lane Distributor Sheet Transfer Stack the crossovers Water over the weekend Removing the CD Color Developer Feed Unit Removing the Tank Crossovers Removing the V Wiper and Squeegee Unit Cleaning Damage Cleaning the Chemical Filters Checking the Solution Levels Cleaning the Filters in Astor and Water Inlets Plates Cleaning the Densitometer Calibration Plate Cleaning the Transport Belt of the Print Chute Checking the Solution Temperatures Monthly MaintenanceSettings Machine settings PP temperature Touch Readjust Them Cleaning / Replacing the Air FiltersDoor to Print Engine Into the print engine Operator’s Guide Kodak Professional RP 30 Laser Printer Maintenance Changing Chemical Filters Procedure Cleaning the Processing Racks Operator’s Guide Maintenance Weekend, be sure to deactivate the automatic MBL Master Cleaning the Dryer RackBalance in order to prevent a paper jam On Monday before starting to work, wipe off all deposits on Maintenance Cleaning / Replacing the Air Filters Cleaning the Paper Cleaning the Guide with the Feed Chute Operator’s Guide Maintenance Operator’s Guide Changing the Ink Ribbon on the Back Printer Maintenance When Required Tanks is 20 L Emptying the Effluent Tanks Chemicals ConsumablesAir Filters Other Consumables Rolls Surface Catalog No Kodak Professional Digital III PaperPage Page Eastman Kodak Company