The Kodak 1200i wide-format printing system requires approximately 15’ x 20’ (4 x 6
meters) square space available for the printer un-boxing and setup. Additionally, vice
grips/pliers may be needed to aid in support bracket removal. Four (4) people will need
to be available to assist in the setup.
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Operational Space Requirements
Ensure printer is placed onto a level floor surface – use a
fluid level to verify printer is properly leveled.
Printer footprint dimensions are illustrated below:
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Power Requirements
Either 115 or 230 volt, 50/60Hz source power is required for the printer. All major power
cord standards are supplied with each printer. The voltage selector switch is positioned
to the 230 volt position during shipping; ensure selector switch is set to either 115 or 230
for the appropriate region. The printer typically uses 1100 watts of power during normal
operation (when dryer is engaged) –a dedicated 20 amp circuit is ideal.
NOTE: The printer must be properly grounded in accordance with regional and general
equipment/electrical grounding guidelines or improper print operation may result and
personnel hazards may result if inadequate grounding is provided. Verify a ground line
(G) is present at power receptacle or power strip prior to installing the printer, refer to
receptacle examples below.
US/Canada
UK/Singapore/
Hong Kong
China
Connectivity Requirements
The printer can be connected directly to a computer via an Ethernet crossover cable or
via a regular Ethernet cable (RJ-45) connected to a 100BaseT HUB/Switch/Router
placed on the network. For DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) networks a static IP
address (dedicated address for printer) must be made available; consult a network
administrator to verify system setup.
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1. Intelligent Mask Technology (IMT)
- A simple screen that is applied to image
files by the printer to determine which dots
are printed during each swath (or print pass)
in a particular print mode selection. A
different print mask is applied for each color
plane.
- Two thermal-based ink types are available with the Kodak 1200i Wide-Format Printing
system: Quantum-Dye (Qi-Dye) and Qi-Pigment (Qi-Pig). The typical color range of the
Qi-Dye ink is approximately
17,500 and offers outstanding
color pop and with the majority of
inkjet-coated media types in the
industry. This ink is particularly
strong in the backlit applications
market. Qi-Pigment ink color is
near the16,500 range and offers
exceptionally brilliant color for a
thermal-based ink, particularly
on the Rapid Dry and
indoor/outdoor media sets.
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2. Rapid Dryer Technology
The advanced dual-component drying system
uses the principle of conducted heat to dry
printed images with much greater efficiency
than can be achieved with hot air dryers. The
media web is fed over a heated aluminum
nose that is curved to maintain intimate
contact with the back of the web for effective
heat transfer. The nose is an isolated
extrusion that incorporates three longitudinal
fins with an electrical heating strip mounted to
each fin inside the curve (each of the three
electrical heating strips provide up to 323 watts of power). This design evens out heat
flow to minimize cold spots under high density printed areas across the web without
the long warm-up time of a much thicker section. Ambient air flow is used to pull away
moisture and improve drying efficiency by another 30% over that achieved with the
heated nose alone. The application of ambient air flow also allows the system to apply
more drying power at a lower peak temperature for reduced risk of media damage.
Overall the drying system uses approximately 25% less energy over other drying
systems.
An ambient fan driven air plenum is used
to distribute air flow evenly across the
print width. Air flow is downward, carrying
heat away from the print zone to improve
nozzle reliability and to reduce the risk of
edge curl. An intelligent control system
regulates electrical power to achieve and
maintain temperature set points between
35 and 55 degrees C.
The air plenum may be lowered by
removing two locking pins to perform
printer maintenance.
3. Ink System
a. Ink Reservoir:
- 6 ink reservoirs (ML, CL, Y, K, M, C)
- Ink bottles are easy to replace
- Encrypted for ink monitoring (700 ml)
- One set of ink lines; switch over capability
(Dye or Pigment)
- Plug and Play ink refill bottle (700 ml) with
septum/needle interface
- Clean-hands installation
- Mechanical color keying of bottle
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c. Intermediate Reservoir:
- Intermediate reservoir located below ink bottle
- Provides consistent ink supply pressure (50 ml capacity)
- Ink flows through damper into a septum
assembly (spring actuated ball valve to
shutoff ink when cartridges are removed)
Note: ink is filtered at the cartridge only.
e. Carriage Assembly:
- Robust carriage bushing design; thick bushings with 2 shims for better
dimensional stability. Bushings are secured by bushing retainers.
- Bushings are grooved to minimize the effect of dirt and debris.
- Cartridge doors secure and bias print heads into proper position.
- One-step cartridge installation process; remove tape and install.
f. Cartridge / Printhead:
- Increased productivity with 640 nozzle print
heads.
- Clean hands shipping and installation.
- Foam filled, eliminate tubing and needles.
- Ink filter.
- 700 ml warranty; 2800 ml shutoff.
- 1400 ml average print head life.
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g. Service Station:
- Clean hands cartridge maintenance through service station
(Cartridge cleaning/System Prime).
- Ink is deposited into a waste disposal bottle.
h. Auto Clean Unit:
- Door Magnet
- Suction pump/motor (used for priming ink lines)
- Bottle full sensor (IR)
- Ink waste bottle
- Bottle present/empty sensor ((IIRR))
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4. Media Handling System
- Four media supply modes are available: Sheet, Roll, Roll 2 and
TakeUp
- Media rolls can be easily exchanged with the removable media
spindles
- The Autoload paper sensor has a 6 second delay when media
is manually loaded at rear of printer
- The Roll 2 mode allows for a second roll of media to be loaded
onto the lower roller (no takeup mode available)
- The lower roller, new heavy duty stepper motor,
and new pinch roller design help better control
feed, paper travel and line length accuracy.
Note: printer ships with 64 MB SDRAM and is not up gradable; 32 MB RAM on Main PWA; HPGL/2 (vector file formats) is not supported
6. Power Supply:
Input Operating Range
90 – 132 and 180 – 264 VAC
Input Operating Frequency Range
43 – 67 Hz
Power Consumption
Typical: 1035 W; Idle: 20 W; Maximum: 1225 W
Output Voltage
24 VDC
Output Current
8.3 Amp. Maximum
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Printer Installation
(Quick Steps)
Step 1:Shipping Brackets Removal
- Rotate printer head box 90 degrees onto one side and remove
printer from large shipping box by pulling out and away from box.
- Before removing the shipping support brackets ensure the printer
is properly placed and balanced
on two or three strips of packing
foam provided.
- Remove the two (2) bolts
securing the metal crossbeam
between the support brackets.
- Remove upper and lower
shipping support brackets (four
bolts total) and install
appropriate stand leg to balance
the printer. Remove wing nut,
retaining bolt, and 4 screws.
Step 2:
- When installing the right stand leg attach electrical plug connection to printer base;
ensure the plug is aligned straight and square onto the connector to prevent damage to
the electrical pins. CAUTION: plug pins
are extremely fragile; ensure restraining
clips are secure.
- ‘Loosely’ attach the eight (8) stand leg
screws to the printer base; this will allow
for proper installation of the stand’s
crossbar.
Media System Installation (1 electrical connection)
CAUTION:
Avoid pushing
plug into the
platen assembly.
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NOTE: It is suggested to assemble the right stand leg first, then attach the assembly to
the printer. Repeat with left stand leg assembly. Do not ‘completely’ tighten the screws
between stand legs and platen – only perform after the crossbar has been installed.
Step 3: Crossbar Installation
- Install crossbar between stand legs and
tighten four (4) securing screws.
- Tighten the eight (8) stand leg screws
after
the crossbar has been properly
installed.
Step 4:
- To attach the auto clean unit first connect the ink tube line to the pump nipple. Attach
both electrical plug connections to respective jacks. Angle the assembly at a 45 degree
angle to connect over the 4 securing screws. Tighten four (4) securing screws.
Auto Clean Unit System (2 electrical connections/1 tubing connection)
- Verify the disposal bottle is installed and tubing
connections to bottle are intact.
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Step 5: Raise Printer
- Using a four (4) person lift gently raise printer to the standing position.
Step 6:Voltage Configuration (for dryer system)
Prior to powering on printer ensure the voltage selector
switch is set to either 115V or 230V depending on line
source.
NOTE 1: The voltage selector ships in the 230V
position.
NOTE 2: the circuit beaker will ‘pop’ out in an over-
current condition and will need to be replaced if this
occurs.
Step 7:
Reservoir Installation
When installing the six (6) ink bottles ensure each bottle is
installed straight up and down to avoid damaging pins at
intermediate reservoir (located at base).
Firmware Note:
C1 = C
M1 = M
Note: wait 5 minutes prior to
conducting line filling operation (using
‘Pump On’ from the control panel or
ink line may not fill properly.
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NOTE: during normal operation you will have only 30 seconds to change ink
bottles during print operations or a printer STOP error will occur.
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Step 8:Ink Line Filling
- After installing the 6 ink bottles and waiting 5 minutes, select
‘Access Cartridges’.
- Install the Cartridge with Tube Assembly into the first stall
position; attach tube needle to right side plate septum fitting
(under access cover).
NOTE: the cartridge with tube
assembly (+plug bar) ships in a
small box within the printer
head box.
- Activate tube fill by selecting and holding
Prime Menu – Service Station Menu – ‘Pump On’
Utility Menu -
.
- The fill process takes approximately 4-16 seconds per
color. When ink reaches the cartridge tube release the
‘Pump On’ selection. Repeat procedure for remaining colors.
NOTE:
To flush the ink system refer to
Technical Bulletin 2. Only use the
authorized Flush Kit (part number
221984-00) to evacuate ink lines and clean the system of ink
prior to printer transport.
Step 9:Cartridge Installation
Open cartridge door by pulling up on door at a 45 degree angle.
Remove tape from cartridge. Slide cartridge into cartridge stall and
close cartridge door until it locks.
Note: door must be closed to properly bias cartridge position.
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Step 10:Activate ‘Prime All’ Test Pattern
- To print the Prime pattern select Utility Menu - Prime Menu - Prime All. Verify
print head nozzle performance - ensure diagonal lines are smooth and clogged jets are
not present.
- If necessary perform Manual Jet Bypass for clogged or misfiring jets. Select
Menu – Calibration Menu – Open Jet Menu – Edit List Menu.
Scroll to particular
jet number which has the clog/problem and toggle off. Select Ok to save selection.
NOTE: A few ‘streaks’ or lines may appear in the pre-prime pattern area, this is
considered normal due to the unique 640 jet pattern printed.
Utility
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Step 11:
Printer Calibrations
NOTE: Refer to Technical Bulletin 1 for the specific printing application required. Most
customers should use the following procedure to obtain the best print quality output.
A. Activate the dryer system to warm the printer up for optimum calibration
performance. Wait approximately 5 minutes after completing steps 1a and 1b below
before proceeding to Step 2.
a) Set dryer to a heat setting of 4 (Low Heat, Fans). At control panel select
Dryer Menu - Dryer Setting.
Select Next or Prev to a setting of 4 and press Ok.
Setup Menu –
b) Activate the dryer. At control panel select
Menu – Accessory Menu – Dryer Status.
Utility Menu – Service Menu – Diagnostics
The T1 and T2 (temperature sensors) will begin
to slowly climb to the target temperature value (i.e. 40 degrees C).
NOTE: the new calibration menu structure is different from the previous firmware
version; please review the 3 calibration paths available:
B. Activate the Line Length Test under Line Length Menu (
Menu – Paper Calib Menu - Line Length Menu – Line Length Test
Utility Menu – Calibration
), using a draftsman
ruler, measure and enter exact
value under
Image Quality Value
(i.e. 33.02 inches/83.90 cm).
NOTE: a 35 inch ruler print file
is provided on the System CD or
may be downloaded from the
Encad support web site
C. When printer calibration is complete the printer will display the Save User screen.
Select a save user number (i.e. 1 through 8) to be assigned for the media type currently
loaded. Select Ok.
Example Assignments:
User 1: Photo Satin, 180 g
User 2: Premium Backlit, 7 mil
User 3: PP Gls, 8 mil
User 4: Rapid Dry Gls, 190 g
User 5: Photo Gls, 160 g
User 6: Water Res Vinyl
A calibration complete message will be displayed on the control panel display. Select
Ok.
NOTE 1: do not select
‘Select User’ or any
previously entered data
will be overwritten.
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NOTE 2: When new media is loaded (or changed) the unique user setting
assigned must be chosen, select
Select the user
User.
number (1 through 8) that
was assigned for a
particular media type.
Select Ok.
Example Assignments:
User 1: Photo Satin, 180 g
User 2: Premium Backlit, 7 mil
User 3: PP Gls, 8 mil
User 4: Rapid Dry Gls, 190 g
User 5: Photo Gls, 160 g
User 6: Water Res Vinyl
NOTE 3: If the printer is powered off and on, User Setting 1 is
automatically initialized as a default operational setting. Refer to NOTE 2
above to “set” the proper calibration value for the media type loaded. If
the incorrect user setting is used then banding in printed output may
result due to the incorrect paper feed value being utilized. Media Feed
Adjust controls are better optimized and controlled from the Kodak 1200i
software suite.
D. Perform the other 3
calibrations as normal (Color
Deadband, Color Calibration
Horizontal, and Color Calibration
Vertical):
a) Color Db. Select Utility
Choose best group of aligned bars for each color. Perform whenever a new
Test.
Menu – Calibration Menu – Color Db Menu – Color Db
cartridge is installed.
KODAK 1200i WIDE-FORMAT PRINTING SYSTEM
Setup Menu – User Setup Menu – Select
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b) Color Cal Horizontal. Select
Horiz. Calib Test.
Choose best group
Utility Menu – Calibration Menu – Color Calib Menu -
of aligned bars for each set of colors.
Perform whenever a cartridge is
removed.
c) Color Cal Vertical. Select
– Calibration Menu – Color Calib
Menu - Vert. Calib Test.
Utility Menu
Choose best
group of aligned bars for each set of
colors. Perform whenever a
cartridge is removed or if the feed
adjust value is adjusted.
E. Activate the Internal Test Print. Select
will help verify the printer
calibrations are correct.
Inspect the vertical and
horizontal alignment between
all colors in the upper two
sections of the test print. If
vertical or horizontal
alignment is not achieved
then repeat step D.
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Utility Menu – Service Menu – Test Print. This
Step 12:Best Quality Mode
To obtain the highest or optimum print quality mode from the printer place the print pass mode to 16.
To set the print-pass mode. Print pass mode will impact image output quality – refer to the
guidelines in the chart below:
Print Pass Modes: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16
High speed print modes shown in BLACK
Default print mode shown in RED
Quality print modes shown in BLUE
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Step 13.Networking (Peer-to-peer - Windows 2000/XP example)
The basic printer networking process is generally a 7-step process, but may vary
depending on network configuration/support. Refer to User System CD for additional
networking information as necessary.
1). At the host computer (i.e. RIP workstation) assign network address settings.
a) At desktop right click on ‘My Network Places’ and select ‘Properties’. At
Local Area Connection window right click and select ‘Properties’. At local area
connection window select Internet Protocol and select ‘Properties’. If a TCP/IP
protocol is not listed then go ahead and install a TCP/IP protocol.
b)Assign workstation IP address (this
address should be one number different,
or very close to, from the printer’s address
for best results, i.e. 192.168.24.73).
Assign the Subnet mask and Default gateway address (these addresses will
match the printer). DNS addresses are not
required unless internet/web access is
going to be assigned and available.
2).Assign IP address at printer (i.e.
192.168.24.74) – stay in the same ‘range’
as host computer from step 1 (i.e. one
number different from host workstation).
Select Setup Menu – Network Menu – IP
Address. Assign the Subnet mask and
Default Gateway addresses, these addresses must be exactly the same as
the host workstations. (see example above). Ensure DHCP (Dynamic Host
Control Protocol) is disabled unless advised by a network administrator that it
is required (a static IP address will need to be available in these types of
configurations).
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3). Connect Ethernet ‘crossover’ cable between the host workstation and the
printer for direct connections (or an RJ-45 Ethernet patch cable from
HUB/switch to printer if indirectly connected).
4).At desktop right click on ‘My Network Places’ again and select ‘Properties’. At
Local Area Connection window select ‘Disable’. Then select ‘Enable’; this will
ensure the IP addressing has been refreshed (sometimes required on Win
2000/XP systems).
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5). Load Windows Driver
a) Load the Kodak 1200i System CD into CD-ROM drive (CD should launch
automatically). Select Software Installation, then Printer Setup.
b) A Windows driver will be loaded (just follow the default button selections). If
configuration is successful the printer will be automatically detected across the
new network (Note: the
picture at right is an
example only; printer name
and IP address should be
displayed correctly). If the
printer is not located
perform steps 1-5 again.
NOTE:Ensure Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
addresses are assigned
and are the same at both
the printer and the
workstation.
c) NOTE: If steps a. and b. above are unsuccessful then install a standard
TCP/IP printer port driver and configure or
existing NJ1000i/Kodak 1200i printer driver (or TCP/IP port) to match the
printers IP address. If necessary add a Standard TCP/IP driver (load Generic
text only driver) if not already installed. Open up Printers (START – SETTINGS
– PRINTERS). Select an existing TCP/IP port and choose ‘Configure Port’ if
making a modification; please note the port name will stay the same.
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assign an IP address to an
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6). At Command Prompt, ping the printer to verify connectivity between computer
and the printer. At computer select START – PROGRAMS – ACCESSORIES –
COMMAND PROMPT (or similar). Type: ping 192.168.24.74 (as an example)
and select ENTER. Four (4) ‘REPLY …..’ messages should appear. If
‘REQUESTED TIME OUT….’ messages appear then connectivity is incorrect –
verify steps 1 through 6 again.
7).Assign IP address at RIP (host
workstation) and set data type. The
IP address will be the same as the
printer’s IP address (i.e.
192.168.24.74). Data type must be
set to <9100> for proper data
transfer to occur. Pictured below is
ONYX’s printer port setup splash
screen; a port test may be activated
once values are set – a ‘Valid IP
Address!’ message should appear.
RIP and print operations may begin
at this point.
EFPU (from User System CD, select Software Utilities, located EFPU utility and
load). Select port previously configured (normally identified by a default IP
address the first time loaded). Select the printer test file (link and open an
xxxxxx.rtl file from System CD images subfolder) and select ‘PRINT’. Printer
should start printing within 30 seconds if sending pre-ripped files to printer. To
download printer firmware (product enhancements/bug fixes) perform same
procedure with a firmware file (.rom file; may be obtained from
www.encad.com
); printer will sound a beep after approximately 60 seconds
and reboot power automatically.
NOTE: To function, the
EFPU utility may
require a LPT port be
available. Add a printer
port and assign to a
local LPT port if
necessary.
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Step 14:Print Mode & Dryer Guidelines
NOTE: Go here for the most up-to-date information: http://www.encad.com/Printers/Kodak1200i/index.asp
Qi Dye
Photographic Papers
Kodak Premium Rapid-Dry Photographic Glossy / 260g (9 mil) 2 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Premium Rapid-Dry Photographic Lustre / 260g (9 mil) 2 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Rapid-Dry Photographic Glossy Paper / 190g (7 mil) 2 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Rapid-Dry Photographic Satin Paper / 190g (7 mil) 2 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Premium Photographic Glossy Paper / 270g (10 mil) 4 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Premium Photographic Glossy Paper / 180g (8 mil) 4 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Premium Photographic Satin Paper / 180g (8 mil) 6 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Premium Photographic Matte Paper / 180g (8 mil) 4 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Production Photographic Glossy Paper / 170g (7 mil) 10 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Production Photographic Satin Paper / 170g (7 mil) 10 Production (3 Bi 10)
Photographic Films
Kodak Premium Backlit Film / 7 mil 10 (No Fans) Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Universal Backlit Film / 8 mil 2 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Production Backlit Film / 7 mil Fans Only Enhanced (6 Bi 10)
Kodak Production Reverse Print Backlit Film / 5 mil 4 Enhanced (6 Bi 10)
Kodak Premium White Film / 5 mil 6 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Production Glossy Poly Poster Plus / 8 mil 10 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Production Satin Poly Poster Plus / 8 mil 10 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Production Self-Adhesive Glossy Poly Poster Plus / 6 mil 10 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Production Self-Adhesive Satin Poly Poster Plus / 6 mil 10 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Self-Adhesive Glossy Poly Poster / 120g 10 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Self-Adhesive Matte Poly Poster / 120g 10 Production (3 Bi 10)
Coated Papers
Kodak Coated Matte Print Paper / 140g (6 mil) (1) Fans Only Fine (4 Bi 10)
Kodak Coated Matte Print Paper / 90g (4 mil) (1) Fans Only Fine (4 Bi 10)
Kodak Self-Adhesive Coated Matte Print Paper / 100g (7 mil) (1) Fans Only Production (3 Bi 10)
Vinyl & Banners
Kodak Water-Resistant Removable Vinyl / 6 mil 2 User Defined (8 Bi 10)
Kodak GO Water-Resistant Self-Adhesive Vinyl / 6 mil 2 Enhanced (6 Bi 10)
Kodak Water-Resistant Scrim Banner / 17 mil 6 Enhanced (6 Bi 10)
Kodak Water-Resistant Poly Poster Matte / 8 mil 2 User Defined (8 Bi 10)
Kodak Water-Resistant Self-Adhesive Poly Poster Matte / 9 mil 2 User Defined (8 Bi 10)
Kodak Production Removable Glossy Vinyl / 6 mil 10 Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Production Removable Satin Vinyl / 6 mil 10 Production (3 Bi 10)
Canvas
Kodak Artists’ Semigloss Canvas / 20 mil (1) Fans Only Production (3 Bi 10)
Kodak Matte Canvas / 19 mil (1) Fans Only Production (3 Bi 10)
Recommended Printer
Heater Setting (1)
Recommended Print
Mode*
(1): Based on room conditions of 23C/50% RH. *: Recommended mode for photo
image quality 3 Bi 10 = 3 pass, bidirectional, 10 speed 4 Bi 10 = 4 pass,
bidirectional, 10 speed 6 Bi 10 = 6 pass, bidirectional, 10 speed 8 Bi 10 = 8 pass,
bidirectional, 10 speed
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