KIP Color 80 Operator's Manual
KIP Color 80 Printer Operator’s Guide
Guide 2
Version A3
Thank you for purchasing the KIP Color 80 Digital Color / Mono Large Format Printer.
This USER’S MANUAL contains functional and operational explanations for the KIP Color 80.
Please read this USER’S MANUAL carefully before using the Printer.
Please keep this USER’S MANUAL for future reference.
When this machine is installed in U.S.A.
This equipment satisfies the requirements in Part 15 of FCC Rules for a Class A computing device.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
When this machine is installed in Europe
This equipment satisfies the requirements in Pub.22 of CISPR Rules for a Classic B computing
device.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and
TV reception requiring the operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the
interference.
Do not install this machine around electronic equipment or precision instruments.
Other devices may be affected by electrical noise during operation.
If Machine is installed near other electronic equipment, such as a TV or a radio, interference
to said equipment, such as noise or flickering, may occur.
Use a separate power line and install the PRINTER as far as possible from said equipment.
As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Katsuragawa Electric Co., Ltd. has determined
that this product meets the
The International
promotes energy saving through the penetration of energy efficient computers and other office
equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that
effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can
participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, monitors,
printers, facsimiles, copiers, scanners, and multifunction devices. Their standards and logos are
uniform among participating nations.
The symbol shown indicates that this product conforms to
SJ/T11364-2006 of People’s Republic of China Electronic
Industry Standard and does not apply to countries outside of
People’s Republic of China.
The symbol shown indicates that this product conforms to GB
18455-2001 11364-2006 of National Standard of the People’s
Republic of China and does not apply to countries outside of
People’s Republic of China.
NOTE
The KIP Color 80 will require a print finisher. Either a KIP print stacker or a KIP folder is
available. Please ask your Service or Sale Personnel for details on the optional devices.
ENERGY STAR ® Office Equipment Program is an international program that
ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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The following warnings are very important in order to safely use this product.
These notes are very important in preventing danger to the operator or operation of the printer.
The following symbols are found throughout the USER’S Manual and have the following meaning:
WARNING
This WARNING mark means that there is a possibility of death or serious
injury if you ignore or do not follow the said instruction.
CAUTION
This CAUTION mark means that there is a possibility of injury or physical
damage if you ignore or do not follow the said instruction.
When marked with this symbol, “DO NOT ATTEMPT”
When marked with this symbol, “pay close attention to”
Safety Warnings
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WARNING
Ground the product with a correct ground source or you may be electrically
shocked.
1. Connected outlet must satisfy the following condition.
220 to 240V (+6% to -10%), 20A or higher, and 50/60Hz
2. Use a circuit with an exclusive breaker.
3. Install the machine as close to the wall outlet as possible.
4. If you wish to move the printer, please contact to your service personnel.
1. Do not remove the screw and do not open the cover if not instructed to do
so in this User’s Manual. If you ignore this warning, you may be burnt or
receive an electric shock due to a hot item or electrically charged part
inside of the printer.
2. Do not disassemble or tamper with the printer. It may result in a fire or
electrical shock.
1. Do not plug in the printer into a multi-wire connector in which some other
equipment is plugged into. It may cause a fire due to outlet overheating.
2. Do not damage the Power Cord by stepping on or placing something heavy
items on it. If the Power Cord is damaged, it may cause a fire or you may
receive an electric shock.
REPLACE THE CORD IF DAMAGED.
1. Do not PUT a flower vase, a flowerpot or any water-filled item on the
product. Spilt water could cause a fire or an electric shock.
2. If the product generates an abnormal smell or noise, turn it off and unplug it
from the wall outlet immediately.
Do not throw the toner into a fire or other sources of heat, as it can explode.
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CAUTION
Do not install the machine in a humidified room or a dusty room.
Also, do not install the machine on an unstable floor as injuries may occur.
1. Unplug the printer before you move it. The power cord may be damaged
and it may result in a fire or electric shock.
2. If you do not use the printer for a long duration (holidays, company
shutdown) turn off and unplug the printer from the outlet for safety.
Do not pull the cord when you unplug the printer as you may damage the
Power Cord. Make sure to unplug the plug from the plug case.
There are hot items inside of the machine. Take great care not to touch these
items when you remove mis-fed media.
Ventilate the room well if you print in a small area.
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Table of Contents
1 Before System Use 1- 3
1. 1 Installation Requirements 1- 3
1. 2 Originals Prohibited from Duplication 1- 4
1. 3 Features 1- 5
1. 4 Specifications 1- 6
1. 5 Appearance 1- 8
1. 5. 1 Front view 1- 8
1. 5. 2 Right side view 1- 9
1. 5. 3 Rear view 1-11
1. 5. 4 Operation Panel 1-13
1. 5. 5 Media & Toner Information Panel 1-15
2 Operation Details 1-16
2. 1 Turning on the KIP Color 80 1-16
2. 2 Turning off the KIP Color 80 1-18
2. 3 Replacing the Roll Media 1-19
2. 4 Setting Cut Sheet Media to Bypass Feeder 1-25
2. 4. 1 Multi-feeding of cut sheet media 1-26
2. 4. 2 Singular feeding of cut sheet media 1-28
2. 5 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 1-30
2. 6 Replacing the Waste Toner Box 1-34
2. 7 Dehumidifying the Roll Media 1-38
2. 8 Initial Cut (Straighten the leading edge of roll media) 1-40
2. 9 User Modes 1-41
2. 9. 1 User Mode 01 (Test Print Start Mode) 1-42
2. 9. 2 User Mode 02 (Warm Sleep Mode setting [ON/OFF, Timer]) 1-44
2. 9. 3 User Mode 03 (Cold Sleep Mode setting [Timer]) 1-46
2. 9. 4 User Mode 04 (Temporary clear E-2132) 1-48
2. 9. 5 User Mode 05 (Temporary clear E-2232) 1-50
2. 9. 6 User Mode 06 (Temporary clear E-2332) 1-52
2. 9. 7 User Mode 07 (Temporary clear E-2432) 1-54
2. 9. 8 User Mode 08 (Temporary clear E-2142) 1-56
2. 9. 9 User Mode 09 (Temporary clear E-2242) 1-58
2. 9.10 User Mode 10 (Temporary clear E-2342) 1-60
2. 9.11 User Mode 11 (Temporary clear E-2442) 1-62
2. 9.12 User Mode 12 (Test Print setting – Output mode) 1-64
2. 9.13 User Mode 13 (Test Print setting - Selection of Roll Deck) 1-66
2. 9.14 User Mode 14 (Test Print setting - Selection of media type [type #X]) 1-68
3 Error Messages 1-70
3. 1 General Outlines of Error Codes / Error Indications 1-70
3. 2 Mis-feed Errors (Codes: J-xxxx) 1-74
3. 2. 1 Mis-feed around the Roll Deck 1 Region
(Code: J-0101, J-0201 & J-0401) 1-76
3. 2. 2 Mis-feed around the Roll Deck 2 Region
(Code: J-0102, J-0202 & J-0402) 1-79
3. 2. 3 Mis-feed around the Roll Deck 3 Region
(Code: J-0103, J-0203 & J-0403) 1-82
3. 2. 4 Mis-feed around the Roll Deck 4 Region
(Code: J-0104, J-0204 & J-0404) 1-85
3. 2. 5 Mis-feed around the Bypass Feeder Region
(Code: J-0105, J-0205 & J-0405) 1-88
3. 2. 6 Mis-feed around the Cutter Region (Code: J-0111, J-0211 & J-0411) 1-89
3. 2. 7 Mis-feed around the Bottom Corner Region
(Code: J-0112, J-0212 & J-0412) 1-92
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3. 2. 8 Mis-feed around the Transportation Unit 1 Region
(Code: J-0121, J-0221 & J-0421) 1-95
3. 2. 9 Mis-feed around the Transportation Unit 2 Region
(Code: J-0122, J-0222 & J-0422) 1-100
3. 2.10 Mis-feed around the Transportation Unit 3 Region
(Code: J-0123, J-0223 & J-0423) 1-105
3. 2.11 Mis-feed around the Transportation Unit 4 Region
(Code: J-0124, J-0224 & J-0424) 1-110
3. 2.12 Mis-feed in the Fuser Region (Code: J-0131, J-0231 & J-0431) 1-114
3. 3 Open Errors (Codes: U-xxxx) 1-120
3. 3. 1 Roll Deck 1 open (Code: U-0101) 1-121
3. 3. 2 Roll Deck 2 open (Code: U-0102) 1-121
3. 3. 3 Roll Deck 3 open (Code: U-0103) 1-121
3. 3. 4 Roll Deck 4 open (Code: U-0104) 1-122
3. 3. 5 Interlock open (Code: U-0110) 1-122
3. 3. 6 Bypass Feeder open (Code: U-0111) 1-123
3. 3. 7 Right Side Door open (Code: U-0112) 1-123
3. 3. 8 Transportation Unit 1 open (Code: U-0121) 1-123
3. 3. 9 Transportation Unit 2 open (Code: U-0122) 1-124
3. 3.10 Transportation Unit 3 open (Code: U-0123) 1-124
3. 3.11 Transportation Unit 4 open (Code: U-0120) 1-124
3. 3.12 Fuser Cover open (Code: U-0130) 1-125
3. 3.13 Fuser Upper Cover open (Code: U-0131) 1-125
3. 3.14 Waste Toner Door open (Code: U-0140) 1-125
3. 3.15 Waste Toner Box is not set (Code: U-0150) 1-126
3. 3.16 Folder Cover open (Code: U-01A1) 1-126
3. 4 Call Service Errors (Codes: E-xxxx) 1-127
3. 5 Error Indicators 1-130
3. 5. 1 Open Indicator 1-131
3. 5. 2 Web Cleaner Empty Indicator 1-132
3. 5. 3 Toner Empty Indicator 1-132
3. 5. 4 Roll Empty Indicator 1-133
3. 5. 5 Mis-feed Indicator 1-134
3. 5. 6 Waste Toner Full Indicator 1-135
3. 6 Other Indications (Not error) 1-136
3. 6. 1 Flash of Ready Indicator 1-136
3. 6. 2 Flash of Wire-Clean Key 1-137
3. 6. 3 “In Use” Indicator 1-138
3. 7 Treatment for Print Quality Problem 1-140
3. 7. 1 Unnecessary vertical line on the print 1-140
3. 7. 2 Creasing of the print media 1-141
3. 7. 3 Lack of image 1-141
4 IPS Dashboard 1-142
4. 1 KIP Tab - Main Screen 1-142
4. 1. 1 Request 1-142
4. 1. 2 Production Station 1-142
4. 1. 3 KC80 RIP 1-142
4. 2 About Tab 1-143
4. 3 Service Tab 1-143
4. 3. 1 Regional Setting 1-144
4. 3. 2 Service 1-144
4. 3. 3 Configuration 1-144
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1 Before System Use
1. 1 Installation Requirements
The following conditions are required for installation of the equipment.
(1) Power source should be as follows (according to your region).
U.S.A. / Europe 220 to 240V (+6% to -10%), 20A or higher, and 50/60Hz
(2) The equipment must be on an exclusive circuit.
The outlet must be near the equipment and easy accessible.
(3) Make sure to connect this equipment to a grounded outlet.
(4) The site temperature range = 10 to 32.5 degrees centigrade, (50 - 89 F) with the humidity 30%
to 70% RH (NON CONDENSING). Keep the equipment away from water sources, boilers,
humidifiers or refrigerators.
(5) The installation site must not have open flames, dust or ammonia gases.
(6) The equipment should not be exposed to the direct sunlight. Please draw curtains to block any
sunlight.
(7) Ozone will be generated while this equipment is in use, although the quantity generated is
within safe levels. (see certifications) Ventilate the room, if required.
(8) Levelling Bolts on the bottom of the KIP Color 80 should touch the floor correctly.
And the equipment must be levelled. Floor strength must be ample to sustain the weight of the
equipment.
(9) Keep ample room around the equipment to ensure comfortable operation. Required space is
noted.
Not to scale
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1. 2 Originals Prohibited from Duplication
It may be illegal to duplicate or copy certain types of originals and you may be punished by local or
regional laws, if copies are made of these types of originals.
Please be aware of your local or regional laws and which originals they forbid you to duplicate.
Some Examples:
[Originals prohibited from copying by the law(s)]
1. Do not copy Currency (Bill, Money, Bank Note, etc.), Government issued Negotiable
Instruments (National Bonds, Security, Local Debt Bonds, etc.).
2. Do not copy Foreign Currency or Foreign Negotiable Instruments.
3. Do not copy unused postal stamps or government postcards without permission to
make replica from said Governments.
4. Do not copy Government issued revenue stamps, certificate stamps that are
prescribed by Liquor Tax Act or the Commodity Tax Act.
[Special items which require your attention]
1. The government issues warnings if you are to copy private issued securities (stock certificate,
draft, check, goods ticket, etc.), commutation ticket or book of tickets, excluding that some
specific company copies such originals as many as it requires for its own business.
2. We recommend you not copy originals as government issued passports, public or
private issued licenses, automobile inspection certification, ID and tickets passes or meals.
[Originals protected by the copyright]
It is prohibited to copy originals such as books, music, paintings, printed copies, maps, drawings,
movie posters and pictures which are protected by the copyright laws.
Please see your local or regional laws.
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1. 3 Features
(1) Contact Development Technology with non-magnetic mono-component toner
Provides high definition lines and consistent solid images.
(2) Superior printing productivity
Print speed is 80mm / second (3 A0 prints/minute or up to 2200 sq ft per hour).
(3) Long parts life and low frequency of service maintenance
Long life of parts and self-maintaining functions reduce the frequency of service calls.
(4) 4-Bit Multi-Level LED Head
Pre-calibrated LED Head provides the finest color image quality.
(5) Automatic adjustment of printing parameters according to the environmental condition
To attain constant image quality in changing environmental conditions, several printing
parameters are adjusted automatically. Please note that the printer must still be installed within
space and environmental specifications to ensure proper image quality.
(6) KIP Image Enhancement Technology
The power of each LED pixels is automatically optimized with KIP Image Enhancement
Technology providing exceptional lines and shades.
(7) Roll replacement without interrupting print process
Roll media can be replaced while the KIP Color 80 is in the process of printing.
(8) Long print length
The print length is 6 meters (19.7 feet) on plain paper. Up to 45 meters printing is possible
(please note that image quality and reliability is not guaranteed past 6m)
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1. 4 Specifications
Subject Specification
Model KIP Color 80
Type Console
Printing method LED - Electro Photography
Color CMYK
Photoconductor Organic Photoconductive Drums
Print speed 80mm / second (3 A0 / minute - 2200 sq. ft. / hour)
Exposure method Multi-Level (4-Bit) LED Print Head
Resolution 600dpi x 600dpi
Print width Maximum : 36 inches
Minimum : 11 inches
Print length Maximum : Plain paper : 19.7 ft
Tracing paper : 19.7 ft
Film : 48”
Glossy paper : 48”
Minimum : 17 inch)
NOTE : If the print is longer than 6m, KIP does not guarantee
image quality or the reliability of media feeding systems.
Warm up time Less than 6 minutes
(At 23C, RH= 60% and 220Vac line voltage)
First print time Shorter than 45 seconds (A0 or E)
Fusing method Roller - heat pressure fusing
Development Contact type mono component non-magnetic development system
Charging method Corona -Self Cleaning
Media feeding method Automatic (4 Roll Decks) and manual (50 cut sheets capacity)
Transfer method Corona
Separation method Corona
Input power 220 to 240V (+6% to -10%), 20A and 50/60Hz
Interface KIP LVDS
Maximum power
consumption
Acoustic noise Less than 70db (Printing)
Ozone Less than 0.05ppm (Average of 8 hours)
Dimensions 1544mm (Width) x 942mm (Depth) x 1435mm (Height)
Weight About 1000 kg or 2200lbs
Media See Media Specification
On 230V, 50/60Hz and Dehumidify Heater is ON
Stand by 0.8 Kwh
Printing 2.6 Kwh
Warm up 2.6 Kwh
NOTE : Impact noise such as cutting sound is excluded.
Less than 55db (Stand by)
(61”x37”x57”)
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Subject Specification
Environmental condition Temperature 10 to 32.5 degrees centigrade (50 - 89 F)
Humidity 30 to 70% RH
Storage condition of
consumables
Print media Wrap the media surely to shut out the humidity.
Toner Keep the toner cartridge away from the direct
sunlight, and store it in the condition of 0 - 35
and 10 - 85% RH.
NOTE
These specifications may be changed without notice.
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1. 5 Appearance
1. 5. 1 Front view
Power Switch
Bypass Feeder
Roll Decks
Name of part Function
Power Switch Turns on the KIP Color 80.
Bypass Feeder Feeds in the cut sheet media.
50 sheets can be set at once if the media is A2 (594mm) or
smaller. (24” or narrower)
Operation Panel Indicates information like printer status, error, mis-feed location
and etc.
Roll Decks 4 rolls of media can be installed.
Media / Toner
Information Panel
Right Side Door Can access the mis-fed media by opening Right Side Door.
Indicates the information about media (size, type & remaining
level) and toner (remaining level).
Operation Panel
Right Side Door
Media & Toner Information Panel
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1. 5. 2 Right side view
Counter B Dehumidify Heater Switch
Counter A
Cutter Handle
Waste Toner Door Waste Toner Box
Dust Tray
Fuser Handle
Toner Cartridge
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Name of part Function
Cutter Handle Can manually cut the mis-fed media rotating the Cutter Handle.
Fuser Handle Can remove the mos-fed media from the Fuser Region safely.
Dust Tray Collects the paper dust generated inside of the machine. Dust can
be disposed by pulling out the Dust Tray.
Counter A Counts the linear meter (linear feet - NA) of total prints.
Counter B Counts the square meter (square feet - NA) of total prints.
Dehumidify Heater
Switch
Can turn on the Dehumidify Heater by pressing the “H” side, and
turn it off by pressing the “L” side
Fuser Handle Can eject mis-fed media from the Fuser Unit by rotating the Fuser
Handle when the media is mis-fed in the Fuser Unit.
Toner Cartridge 4 Toner Cartridges (cyan, magenta, yellow and black)
Waste Toner Door Can access the Waste Toner Box by opening the Waste Toner
Door.
Waste Toner Box Collects the wasted toner.
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1. 5. 3 Rear view
Fuser Cover
Transportation Unit 1
Transportation Unit 2
Transportation Unit 3
Transportation Unit 4
Fuser Upper Cover
AC Main Switch Power Cord
Stacker Communication Port
USB PC Port
(For Service use only)
Not used (Interface VIII A )
Interface VIII B (for KCS)
Not used - (Folder Port)
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Name of part Function
Fuser Upper Cover Can access the media mis-fed around the entrance of the Fuser
Unit.
Fuser Cover Can access the media mis-fed around the Fuser Unit by opening the
Fuser Cover.
Transportation Unit 1 Can access the media mis-fed around the Transportation Unit 1.
Transportation Unit 2 Can access the media mis-fed around the Transportation Unit 2.
Transportation Unit 3 Can access the media mis-fed around the Transportation Unit 3.
Transportation Unit 4 Can access the media mis-fed around the Transportation Unit 4.
Power Cord To be connected to the wall outlet alone.
NOTE : Specification for the power cord used in North America
Use the following type of power cord (UL-Listed).
(1) Rating 250VAC, 20A
(2) Plug type NEMA6-20
(3) Socket type IEC60320 : C19
(4) Cord SJT 3xAWG12 L <4.5m
(5) UL-Listed
AC Main Switch Supplies or shuts off the AC main power.
Stacker Communication
Port
Connect the signal cable from the Auto Stacker. Connector type is
RJ11 : 5VDC max
(NOTE : Do not connect a telephone line.)
PC Port
(Service use only)
Interface VIII A
Interface VIII B (for
KCS)
Service personnel only use this port :
USB 2.0 Type B male : 5VDC max
Not Used
MDR Connector 36 pins : 3.3VDC max
Connect the signal cable from the PC unit.
MDR Connector 36 pins : 3.3VDC max
Folder Port Not Used
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1. 5. 4 Operation Panel
The Operation Panel on the upper right of front face is available for several settings. It also
indicates several status of KIP Color 80.
1 2 3 6 4 7 8 9 10 11 5
Paper Deck
2 3 4
1
Selec t Cut
Copy Density
K
C
M
Y
MF
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
12 13 14 18 15 16 17
No. Name of part Function Refer to
1 Roll Deck Selection
Indicator
2 Roll Deck Selection
Indicates the present selection of Roll Deck for Initial
Cut.
Selects one Roll Deck for Initial Cut. 1-40
Key
3 Cut Key Makes an Initial Cut for the roll media on the selected
Roll Deck.
4 Wire-Clean Key Starts wire cleaning operation to prevent any image
problem. Lights when ready for wire cleaning, flashing
for cleaning, off for disabled for cleaning
5 Ready Indicator Flashes green when the KIP Color 80 is warming up.
Lights green when the KIP Color 80 gets ready.
6 Open Indicator Lights orange when any door or unit is open or
unlocked.
7 Web Cleaner Empty
Indicator
Flashes red when the Web Cleaner is near empty.
Lights red when the Web Cleaner is emptied completely
and no more copy/print become available.
8 Toner Empty
Indicator
Lights red when the toner is emptied completely and no
more copy/print become available.
9 Roll Empty Indicator Lights red when the roll media in use is emptied. 1-19
10 Mis-feed Indicator Lights red when a printing media is mis-fed.
(A mis-feed code like “J-xxxx” is indicated on the Status
Display and some indication LED of Mis-feed Location
Indicator lights red to inform the location of mis-feed.)
11 Waste Toner Full
Indicator
Lights red when the Waste Toner Box is filled with the
toner or when it is not installed correctly.
12 Density Indicator Indicates the density level presently selected by the
Copy Density Key.
13 Copy Density Key Can change the density level to make the printed image
lighter or darker.
D10
D9
D8
D7
D6
W ire-Clean
Menu Ent er Online
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1-40
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1-120
1-131
1-132
1-30
1-132
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No. Name of part Function Refer to
14 Mis-feed / Open
Location Indicator
Indicates the location of mis-fed media by lighting any
LED in red.
Indicates the location of open door or open unit by
lighting any LED in orange.
15 Menu Key
These keys are used in the User Modes. Key
Key
Key
Enter Key
16 Online Key Lights when the KIP Color 80 is online, and goes off
when offline.
17 Online Indicator Switches between online and offline.
Cancels the User Mode.
Flashes during Warm / Cold Sleep mode.
18 Status Display Indicates error code, mis-feed code and other
information.
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1. 5. 5 Media & Toner Information Panel
The Media & Toner Information Panel indicates the information of roll media on each Roll Deck
and that of toner of each color independently.
Media Type Indicator
1
Media Size Indicator
In Use Indicator
Roll Level Indicator
Roll Level
2
Roll Level
3
Roll Level
4
Roll Level
Toner Level
Toner Level
Toner Level Indicator
Toner Level
Toner Level
No. Name of part Function
1 Media Size Indicator Indicates the size of roll media installed on each Roll Deck.
2 Media Type Indicator Indicates the type of roll media installed on each Roll Deck.
3 Roll Level Indicator Indicates how much the roll media in the concerning Roll
Deck is remaining by 4 levels.
4 In Use Indicator Notices that the concerning Roll Deck must not be opened as
it is in use.
5 Toner Level Indicators Indicates how much the toner of each color is remaining by 4
levels.
Plain Paper
Vellum/Tracing
Film
Gloss
Plain Paper
Vellum/Tracing
Film
Gloss
Plain Paper
Vellum/Tracing
Film
Gloss
Plain Paper
Vellum/Tracing
Film
Gloss
In Use
In Use
In Use
In Use
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2 Operation Details
2. 1 Turning on the KIP Color 80
1. Plug the KIP Color 80 to a dedicated wall outlet.
NOTE
Please confirm the outlet satisfies the following condition before plugging the KIP Color 80
into.
220 - 240V (+6% to -10%), 20A, and 50/60Hz
2. Press “|” side of the AC Main Switch on the rear to supply the KIP Color 80 with AC voltage.
3. Press “|” side of the Power Switch on the front to turn on the KIP Color 80.
AC Main Switch
Power Switch
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4. KIP Color 80 starts warming up.
The Ready Indicator on the operation Panel flashes green during warming up.
Ready Indicator
Paper Deck
2 3 4
1
Selec t Cu t
Copy Density
K
C
M
Y
MF
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D10
D9
D8
D7
D6
Wi re- Cl ea n
Menu Enter Online
NOTE
The Wire-Clean Key may flash synchronized with the Ready Indicator. Wire Cleaning is
performed when it is flashing. Refer to [1.3.6.2 Flash of Wire-Clean Key] on page 1-137 for the
detail.
5. KIP Color 80 will get ready about 6 minutes after turning on.
The Ready Indicator stops flashing and lights green when ready.
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2. 2 Turning off the KIP Color 80
Press “ ” side of the Power Switch on the front to turn off the KIP Color 80.
NOTE
If you will disconnect the power cord, turn off the AC Main Switch at first pressing “O” side
then disconnecting the power cord.
AC Main Switch
Power Switch
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2. 3 Replacing the Roll Media
The Roll Empty Indicator lights red when the used roll media is emptied during printing.
Install a new roll media as instructed in below.
Roll Empty Indicator
Paper Deck
2 3 4
1
Selec t Cu t
Copy Density
K
C
M
Y
MF
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
Reference
(1) Even if the KIP Color 80 is printing, a Roll Deck may be able to open without
interrupting the printing operation for replacing the roll media.
Whether a certain Roll Deck can be opened or not is shown by the corresponding”In Use”
indicator.
A Roll Deck can be opened for replacing the roll media even during printing if the
concerning In Use Indicator is not lighting.
Do not open the Roll Deck when its In Use Indicator is lighting.
Refer to the [1.3.6.3 “In Use” Indicator] on page 1-138 for further detail.
(2) The Roll Empty Indicator informs just “any” roll media is empty. Check the Roll Level
Indicator on the Media & Toner Information Panel to know which of 4 roll media is empty.
Media Size Indicator, Media Type Indicator and all of 4 LED of the Roll Level Indicator go
off if the concerning roll media is empty.
All the indicators go off when empty
(3) A new roll paper can be installed by the common method to all of 4 Roll Decks.
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Roll Level
Plain Paper
Vellum/T ra cing
Film
Gloss
D10
D9
D8
D7
D6
Wi r e- Cl ea n
Menu Enter Online
In Us e
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1. Pulling up the handle to unlock the Roll Deck, and
draw out the deck.
Handle
2. Rotate the Roll Spool one revolution in the direction of arrow to put it out of gear, and then
remove it from the Roll Deck.
Spool
NOTE
The Roll Spool is in gear if not rotated in the
direction of arrow. The gear on the left end of the
Roll Spool will be broken if you remove the Roll
Spool without putting it out of gear.
This gear will be broken
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3. Pressing down the green lever to release the core of roll media, and pull out the Roll Spool
from the core.
Lever
4. Pressing down the green lever, insert the Roll
Spool into the new roll media.
NOTE
Set the roll media in the correct direction.
Correct Not correct
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5. Align the edge of roll media with the concerning
size guide, and then release the green lever to
fix the roll media onto the Roll Spool firmly.
6. Install the Roll Spool into the Roll Deck.
NOTE
The driving rubber belt on the right must be surely
placed under the black cylinder of the Roll Spool.
Paper feeding problem will occur if it is not under
the black cylinder as the following incorrect case.
Black cylinder Driving belt
Correct Incorrect
Size guide
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7. As there is a slit for receiving a cutter knife on each Roll Deck, cut off the leading part of roll
media to straighten the leading edge.
Slit
Cutter knife
8. Insert the leading edge of roll media between both feeding rollers, and rotate the upper feeding
roller to feed the roll media about 1 or 2cm.
Feeding rollers
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9. Media Selector is on the right of the Roll Deck.
Press any of “PLAIN PAPER”, “VELLUM / TRACING”, “FILM” and “GLOSS” according to the
type of the installed media.
PLAIN PAPER Select when bond (plain) paper is installed.
VELLUM/TRACING Select when vellum (tracing paper) is installed.
FILM Select when film is installed.
GLOSS Select when glossy paper is installed.
Select either “ENGINEERING” or “ARCHITECTURE” according to the format as well.
ENGINEERING Selected when the switch is up.
ARCHITECTURE Selected when the switch is down.
NOTE
Do not make a wrong selection on these switches.
A wrong setting for the type of media will lead to an unstable image (fusing defect) or some
other quality problem.
A wrong setting for the format of media will lead to a wrong image placement on the media.
10. Close the Roll Deck until it is locked firmly.
11. Set / confirm the type of media on the KIP Color Server (PC).
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2. 4 Setting Cut Sheet Media to Bypass Feeder
Cut sheet media can be fed from the Bypass Feeder.
Each size has its own availability for orientation and multi-feeding respectively as follows.
Metric
Media size Available orientation
A4 Landscape
A3 Landscape
A2 Landscape
A1 Landscape
A0 Portrait
841mm wide
(Not standard length)
(Length x Width)
(210mm x 297mm)
(297mm x 420mm)
(420mm x 597mm)
(597mm x 841mm)
(1189mm x 841mm)
Portrait & Landscape Not available Must be longer than 440mm at least.
Inch
Media size
(Length x Width)
8.5” x 11” Landscape Available
9” x 12” Landscape Available
11” x 17” Landsca pe Available
12” x 18” Landsca pe Available
17” x 22” Landsca pe Available
18” x 24” Landsca pe Available
30” wide
(Not standard length)
34” wide
(Not standard length)
36” wide
(Not standard length)
Available orientation Availability of
Portrait & Landscape Not available Must be longer than 440mm at least.
Portrait & Landscape Not available Must be longer than 440mm at least.
Portrait & Landscape Not available Must be longer than 440mm at least.
NOTE
(1) Availability of orientation for each media size is
illustrated on the Bypass Feeder.
Please follow the illustration when setting the
cut sheet media.
Landscape Portrait
(2) Multi-feeding is available when a small size of cut sheet media is used.
Refer to [1.2.4.1 Multi-feeding of cut sheet media ] on the page 1-26.
Availability of
multi-feeding
Available
Available
Available
Not available
Not available
multi-feeding
Remarks
Remarks
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