Kodak PROFESSIONAL LED II 20P User Manual

KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED I I Printer 20P
KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Processor

Operator’s Guide Part No. 6B6191

©Eastman Kodak Company, 2000

All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form
without permission from Eastman Kodak Company.

Regulatory Information

Radio Frequency Interference

The United States (47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B, FCC Class A, EMC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.

IMPORTANT:Changes or modifications to the product that are not authorized by

Eastman Kodak Company could void the FCC Certification and
negate your authority to operate this product.

Canada (ICES-003 Issue 2 Rev1 Canada, Class A, EMC)
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du
Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.

European Union (EU, CE Marking, EMC)

This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the requirements
for electromagnetic compatibility as established by European Communities
Council Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive (Product Safety)
73/23/EEC.

Japan (VCCI, Class 1 EMC)

The following is a translation of the above statement:
“This equipment is in the Class 1 category (information to be used in commercial

and/or industrial areas. Consequently, when used in a residential area or in an
adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be caused to radios and TV
receivers, etc. Read the instructions for correct handling”.

Safety Regulations

IMPORT ANT: This equipment incorporates high-voltage components. Adequate safeguards and interlocks

have been designed into this equipment to reduce the risk of injury during normal operation.
As with any electrical equipment of this kind, adequate ventilation must be provided to
minimize exposure to heat, dust , ozone, and othe r emis sions. The following labels will be
found on the product. The exclamation point symbol (A) indicates that the user should refer
to this guide for safety information. The hot symbol (B) indicates a hot surface area on the
printer that should not be touched. The electrical hazard/shock warning symbol (C)
identifies the possibilit y of electrica l shock inside an area that should only be accessed by
Kodak CES personnel.

A B C

CAUTION: Before connecting or disconnecting the SCSI cable or terminator, tur n off the power

for the printer and the host computer. Also, if you replace the SCSI cable, remove the
Ferrite bead from the existing SCSI cable and install it on the new SCSI cable.

Environmental Regulations

IMPORTANT: Always adhere to your local ordinances and regulations for disposal of paper, chemicals,

filters, cleaning supplies, etc.

Warranty Information

The following warranty information pertains to equipment that is installed in the United States
only. For equipment insta l led in cou ntries other than the United S tates, the terms and condit ions
of the new equipment warranty will be provided by the Kodak company in the country in which
the sale is finalized, or by a Kodak-appointed distributor in those countries where Kodak does
not have direct sales representation.

Warranty Period

Kodak warrants new equipment to function properly for 90 days from the date of initial
installation. This warranty covers the purchaser of this equipment as well as anyone else who
owns i t during the w arranty period.

Warranty Repair Coverage

If this equipment does not function properly during the warranty period, a Kodak Customer

Equipment Services Field Engineer will repair the equipment without charge during Kodak’s
normal working hours (usually 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). Such repair
service will include any adjustments and/or replacement of parts required to maintain your
equipment in good working order. Supply items are billed as required.

Off-hours services are available at overtime rates.

How to Obtain Service

For techn i cal support, service, rep ai r and fuse replacement information, contact Eastman Kodak
Company’s Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-822-1414.

Limitations

Warranty Service is limited to areas within Kodak’s established marketing centers in the
contiguous United States, the island of Oahu in Hawaii, and certain areas of Alaska.

This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak’s control; service or parts for any
attachments, accessories, or alterations not marketed by Kodak, nor to correct problems
resulting from their use.

Damaged caused by failure to meet electrical specifications in this manual will not be covered
under the w arranty or service agreement claim.

Damage to the imaging shoe as a result of customer misuse or abuse will not be covered under
the warranty or service agreement claim. D o not use sharp objects to clear paper in this area.

Kodak makes no other warranties, express, implied or of
merchantability, for this equipment.

Repair or repl a cem ent without charge is Kodak’s only obligation under this warranty. Kodak will
not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale, use or
improper functioning of this equipment, even if loss or damage is caused by the negligence or
other fault of Kodak.

Such damages, for which Kodak will not be responsible, include, but are not limited to, loss of
revenue of profit, downtime costs, loss of use of the equipment, cost of any substitute
equipment, facilities or services or claims of your customers for such damages.

This limitation of liability will not apply to claims for injury to persons or damage to property
caused by the sole negligence or fault of Kodak or by persons under its direction or control.

Kodak Service Agreements

For information on Kodak Service Agreements, call Kodak Service Marketing Operations
at 1-800-645-6325.

Table Of Contents

About This Guide........................................................................................................................... .......... xiii

Using This Guide.................................................................................................................... xiii

About Other Publications ............................................. ....... ............ ............ ......... ............ ..... xiv

Software Included with the Printer ........................................................................................ xiv

Getting Help from Kodak........................................................................................................ xv

1 Introducti on.............................. ...................................... ........................ ............................................... 1-1

Product Description............................................................................................................... 1-1

SCSI Interface................................................................................................................ 1-1

KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Prin te r 2 0P................... ........................ ..................... 1-1

KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Processor.................................................................. 1-2

Installation and Service ...... ...................................... ..................................... ................. 1-2

Equipment Overview....... ........................ ...................................... ...................................... .. 1-2

2 Using the System .............................................. ...................................... ............................................. 2-1

Starting up the Processor...................................................................................................... 2-1

Starting up the Printer ........................................................................................................... 2 - 2

Calibrat i ng th e Prin ter ................. ........................ ...................................... ............................ 2 - 3

Obtaining Densities........................................................................................................ 2-6

Obtaining Densi ties from a File .......... ...................................... ........................ ........2-6

Using the Densitometer to Read Densities ..............................................................2-6

Completing the Calibration............................................................................................. 2-7

Making Prints ........................................................................................................................ 2-9

Shuttin g Down the Pro ce sso r. ................. ...................................... ....................... ............... 2-10

Shuttin g Down the Printer ........... ...................................... ........................ ....................... ... 2-11

3 System Operating Procedures .......................................................................................... ....... ............ 3-1

Operatin g the Printer.................................................. ...................................... ..................... 3-2

Operator Control Panel................................................................................................... 3-2

OCP Key/Light Descriptions .....................................................................................3-3

Menu ........................................................................................................................3-4

Printer Offline Feature ..............................................................................................3-4

Cancelling Jobs ........................................................................................................3-4

Printing Deferred or Buffered Jobs................................................................................. 3-4

Status Messages .................................................................................. ......... .......... ....... 3-5

Loading Paper Into the Supply Cassette........................................................................ 3-6

Removing the Supply Ca sse tte .................................. ...................................... ........3-6

Loading Paper into the Supply Cassette ...................... .......... .. ....... ..... ....... ..... ....... .3-7

Installing the Supply Cassette ................................................................................3-10

Reaching the End of the Roll of Paper .................................................................... ..... 3-13

Removing the Chad ...................................................................................................... 3-14

Handling and Storing the Paper ................................................................................... 3-14

Storing Pap er Using the Soft Shutdown Feat u re ........................................ ...........3-14

Accessing the Printer Features ........................................................................................... 3-15

Shutdown and Restart.................................................................................................. 3-15

Shutdown ...............................................................................................................3-15

Restart ....................................................................................................................3-15

Unload Supply.......... ........................ ...................................... ....................... ............... 3-15

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Selecting SCSI Ports.................................................................................................... 3-15

Selecting the Target Pad Read Options .................................................................3-16

Managing a Modem...................................................................................................... 3-16

Resetting the Modem Por t ............................. ...................................... ..................3-16

Checking for a Modem ...........................................................................................3-16

Setting the Printer Time and Date ................................................................................ 3-17

Setting the Current Time ........................................................................................3-17

Setting the Current Date ........................................................................................3-17

Setting the Current Day ..........................................................................................3-17

Setting the Paper L e ngth........................................................ ....................... ............... 3-17

Selecting the Slug Width for the Paper......................................................................... 3-18

Setting the Page Starts Value ...................................................................................... 3-19

Producing Borderless Prints ...................................................................................3-20

Accessing the Software Version Number..................................................................... 3-22

Setting the Copyright Detection Feature ...................................................................... 3-22

Resetting the Defaults.................................................................................................. 3-23

Resetting the Parameters ............................................... ...................................... .3-23

Resetting the Pr inting LUTs ......................................... ........................ ..................3-23

Resetting the Copyright Detection LUTs ................................................................3-23

Changing the Units of Measurement for Paper Sizes................................................... 3-24

About Printing...................................................................................................................... 3-24

Image Size....... ...................................... ...................................... ................................. 3-24

Buffered and Unbuffered Jobs (or Immediate and Deferred) ....................................... 3-24

Printing Deferred or Buffered Jobs .........................................................................3-25

Host Software Functions Supported by the Printer....................................................... 3-25

Bar Coding .... ....................... ...................................... ........................ ....................3-25

Pixel Doubling ........................................................................................................ 3-25

Operating the Processor..................................................................................................... 3-26

Operator Control Panel................................................................................................. 3-26

View Mode .............................................................................................................3-26

Set Mode ................................................................................................................3-26

Calibrate Mode . ......................................................................................................3-26

Min Max Mode ........ ........................ ...................................... ..................................3-26

OCP Key/Light Descriptions ...................................................................................3-27

Status Messages ...................................................................... ............ ............ ......3-28

OCP On/Off Light ...................................................................................................3-29

Operational Modes....................................................................................................... 3-30

Adjusting th e Key Swit ch Lock ............................................. ....................... ...........3-31

Processing a Control Strip ............................................................................................ 3-32

Viewing/Setting the Processor Time and Date............................................................. 3-33

Viewing the Current Time Setting ..........................................................................3-33

Setting the Current Time ........................................................................................3-33

Setting the Current Date ........................................................................................3-33

Viewing/ Setting the Seven-Day Timer.......... ....................... ........................ ................. 3-34

Viewing the On/Off Times ......................................................................................3-34

Setting the On/Off Times ........................................................................................3-34

Viewing the Software Identification............................................................................... 3-34

Viewing/Setting the Temperatures ............................................................................... 3-35

Viewing the Temperature Settings .........................................................................3-35

Setting the Temperature ........................................................................................3-35

Calibrating the Temperatures....................................................................................... 3-35

Resetting the Min Max Temperatures........................................................................... 3-35

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Viewing/Setting Replenishment Settings ...................................................................... 3-36

Viewing the Replenishme nt Rate ...........................................................................3-36

Setting the Chemical Replenishment Rate ............................................................3-36

Setting the Wash Repl e n ishment Rate ........................................... .......................3-36

Calibratin g the Replenishment Flow Rate.................................................................... 3-36

Measuring the Flow Rate .......................................................................................3-36

Entering th e Flow Rat e ............................ ........................ ...................................... .3-37

Managing the Development Time................................................................................. 3-37

Viewing the Development Time .............................................................................3-37

Setting the Devel o p men t Ti me ................................. ...................................... ........3-37

Calibratin g the Development Time .........................................................................3-37

Displaying the Min Max Development Time ...........................................................3-38

Managing the Material Sensors............................................................................... ..... 3-38

Viewing the Mate r ial .............................. ...................................... ...........................3-38

Viewing the Processor Setup .................................................................................3-38

Selecting th e Proce sso r Se tu p ............................................... ................................3-38

Controlling the Processor Drive....................... . .... .. . .. .... . .. .... . .. .. . .. .... . .. .... . .. .. ... .. .. . .. .... . . 3-39

Turning the Drive On ..............................................................................................3-39

Returning the Drive to Normal Operation ..................... ........................ ..................3-39

Computer Reset ................... ........................ ....................... ...................................... ... 3-39

Resetting the Pr oc es so r .................................... ....................... ........................ ......3-39

Loading the Defaults and Changing the Configuration ..........................................3-39

Changing the Wash/Stabiliz er S etu p............................................................................ 3-40

Changing the Metric/Fahrenheit Mode ......................................................................... 3-40

Setting the Devel o p men t Ti me Tolerance...... ........................ ...................................... 3-41

Setting the Chemical Temperature Tolerance.............................................................. 3-41

Clearing Error Conditions............................................................................................. 3-41

4 Maintaining the Equipment................................................................................................................... 4-1

Maintaining the Printer............................................... ...................................... ..................... 4-2

Daily Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 4-2

Removing the Chad .................................................................................................4-2

Calibrat i ng th e Prin ter .................... ....................... ...................................... .............4-2

Periodic Maintenance..................................................................................................... 4-3

Replacing the Air Filter .............................................................................................4-3

Maintaining the Processo r.. ......... ...................................... ...................................... .............. 4-4

Daily Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 4-4

Chemistry Levels ......................................................................................................4-4

Replenishmen t a n d Ef fluent Chemical Leve ls .............. ...................................... ......4-4

Cleaning the Crosso ve r Assemb l ies .......... ....................... ........................ ...............4-5

Operational Checks ..................................................................................................4-6

Testing .....................................................................................................................4-6

Weekly Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 4-7

Checking the Tensi o n of th e Main Drive Chain ............................... ........................ .4-7

Checking the Circulation ..........................................................................................4-7

Preventing Algae (for Wash Configura tion) ............................................ ..................4-8

Cleaning the Crossover Assemblies and Transport Racks ......................................4-8

Cleaning the Feed Table and the Processor Entrance Sensors ..............................4-9

Replacing Chemical and Wash Filters ...................................................................4-10

Checking the Fittings for Leaks .................................. ...................................... ......4-10

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Monthly Maintenance ................................................................................................... 4-11

Main Drive Ch ain ....................................................................................................4-11

Checking the Temper a tu re of th e Sol u tions ............... ...................................... ......4-11

Checking and Adjusting the Speed of the Processor .............................................4-11

Cleaning the Tank a nd Drye r Cover ........................... ........................ ................ ....4-12

Periodic Maintenance................................................................................................... 4-13

Cleaning Chemical Residue Buildup ......................................................................4-13

Cleaning the Proc esso r Tan ks ....... ....................... ........................ ........................ .4-13

Adding New Chemistry ...........................................................................................4-14

Recommended Processor Settings.............................................................................. 4-15

5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 5-1

Printer Error Messages......................................................................................................... 5-2

Manual or Automatic Reinitialization............................................................................... 5-2

Printer Paper Path.......................................................................................................... 5-3

Printer Error Messages................................................................................................... 5-4

Miscellaneous Printer Error Messages................................................... ....... ..... ....... ... 5-10

Clearing Printer Paper Jams .................................... ..................................... ............... 5-11

Troubleshooting Observable Errors.............................................................................. 5-12

Additional Troubleshooting Tips for the Printer............................................................. 5-15

Processor Error Messages.................................................................................................. 5-16

Clearing Error Messages.............................................................................................. 5-17

Clearing a Reset Messa g e......................................... ........................ ....................... ... 5-17

Clearing Pro ce sso r Pa per Ja ms................................. ...................................... ............ 5-18

Clearing Drive Errors.......................... ........................ ...................................... ............ 5-18

Additional Troubleshooting Tips for the Processor....................................................... 5-19

Calibration Troubleshooting ................................................................... ..... ....... ....... ....... ... 5-19

Calibrat i on Grap h ........ ...................................... ....................... .................................... 5-19

Calibration Error Codes ....................................... .. ..... .. ..... ....... ..... .. ..... ....... .. ..... ..... ..... 5-20

Non-Numeric Error Messages...................................................................................... 5-26

Getting Additional Help ....................................................................................................... 5-27

Appendix A: Ordering Supplies .............................................................................................................. A-1

Accessories .......................................................................................................................... A-1

Supplies ............................................................................................................................... A-1

Standard (U.S.) Paper......................................... ....................... ...................................... .... A-2

Metric Paper......................................................................................................................... A-2

Processor Chemicals........................................................................................................... A-3

Publications.......................................................................................................................... A-3

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Appendix B: Specifications..................................................................................................................... B-1

Printer/Processor Specifications.......................................................................................... B-1

Dimensions and Weight................................................................................................. B-1

Acoustic Specifications.................................................................................................. B-1

Site Requireme n ts............................................ ...................................... .............................. B-2

Operator and Service Access........................................................................................ B-2

Floor Require men ts....... ...................................... ...................................... .................... B-2

Plumbing........................................................................................................................ B-3

Electrical........................................................................................................................ B-4

Power Cords........................... ...................................... ........................ ......................... B-5

Power Outlet s......... ...................................... ...................................... ....................... .... B-5

Line Frequency.............................................................................................................. B-6

Power Receptacles (U.S. and Canada) ......................................................................... B-6

Printer Power Receptacles (Europe)............................................................................. B-7

Processor Power Receptacles (Europe)..................... .. ... .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... ..... .. .... B-8

Line Voltage................................................................................................................... B-9

Operatin g Envi r o n men t........................................................ ........................ ................ B-10

Venting the Processor ........................................................................................... B-10

Processor Humidity Specifications .............................................................................. B-11

Wash Chemicals.......................................................................................................... B-11

Telephone line ............................................................................................................. B-11

Densitometer ............................................................................................................... B-11

SCSI Cable.................................................................................................................. B-12

Appendix C: Additional Calibration Information. ..................................................................................... C-1

Installing the Calibration Software........................................................................................ C-1

System Requireme n ts........................ ........................ ............................... .................... C-1

Installation Proced ur e........... ...................................... ...................................... ............. C-2

Kodak Device Calibration Software.............................. ..... .. ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... ....... .... C-4

Application Window Definitions ..................................................................................... C-4

Starting the Kodak Device Calibrati on Software............................................................ C-6

Adding a Device ............................................................................................................ C-6

Editing th e Log Settings............... ...................................... ........................ .................... C-8

Updating a Device ......................................................................................................... C-9

Deleting a Device ........................................................................................................ C-10

Advanced Features of the LED II Calibration Software...................................................... C-11

Viewing Graphs. .......... ...................................... ....................... ................................... C-11

Sending LUTs......................... ..... ....... ..... ....... ..... ....... .. ....... ..... ....... ..... ....... .. .......... .. .. C-15

Sending Targets ........................................ .......... ....... ....... .. ............ ..... ....... ....... ....... .. C-17

Editing the Calibration Configuration........................................................................... C-19

Editing Information on the Procedure Tab ............................................................C-22

Editing Information on the Density Source Tab .....................................................C-24

Editing Information on the Aim Tab .......................................................................C-25

Editing Information on the History Tab .................................................................. C-26

Editing Information on the Paper Tab ....................................................................C-27

Editing Information on the DP2 (Windows NT) or KPIS (Macintosh) Tab .............C-27

Completing the Edit Configuration ........................................................................C-31

Creating a D ensity File for Use with Calibration.......................................................... C-32

File Format s............................................. ...................................... ........................ ...... C-32

Installing the Densitometer................................................................................................. C-33

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Appendix D: Using the Image Print Server Software.............................................................................. D-1

Installing the IPS Software................................................................................................... D-1

Hardware Requirements. ............................................................................................... D-1

Software Requirements................................................................................................. D-1

Installing the Software ................................................................................................... D-2

Using the Image Print Server............................................................................................... D-2

Inserting Images into the Print Queue........................................................................... D-2

Source Direc to ry In se r ti o n ................................... ...................................... ..............D-2

Menu Bar In sertion ..................................................................................................D-2

Suspending and Resuming ..................... ....... ..... .. ....... ..... .. ..... ....... ..... .. ....... ..... ..... .. .... D-3

Failed Jobs .................................................................................................................... D-3

Attended Operation ....................................................................................................... D-3

Enqueue Example ......................................................................................................... D-4

Dialog Boxes and Print Options........................................................................................... D-6

Option Descriptions....................................................................................................... D-7

Enqueue Dialog Box...................................................................................................... D-8

Option Descriptions .................................................................................................D-8

Source Directo r y Pr e fe re n ce s Dia l o g Box......... ....................... ........................ ............. D-9

Option Descriptions .................................................................................................D-9

Initialize Default Parameters Dialog Box..................................................................... D-10

Description ............................................................................................................ D-10

File Format Details ...................................................................................................... D-10

Supported Tags........................................................................................................... D-10

LZW Compression........... ........................ ........................ ...................................... ...... D-10

Appendix E: Using the PHOTOSHOP Expo rt Mod ule... ......................................................................... E -1

Installing the Export Module............................................................ ............ ......... ............ .... E-1

Hardware Requirements. ............................................................................................... E-1

Software Requirements................................................................................................. E-1

Installing the Software ................................................................................................... E-2

Printing Images .................................................................................................................... E-3

Dialog Boxes and Print Options........................................................................................... E-6

KODAK LED Main Dialog Box....................................................................................... E-6

Option Descriptions .................................................................................................E-6

Other options ........................................................................................................... E-7

Punch Attributes ................. ....................... ...................................... .............................. E-7

Option Descriptions .................................................................................................E-7

Page Layout Attri b u te s....................................... ...................................... .................... E-8

Option Descriptions .................................................................................................E-8

Select an LED Printer Dialog Box .................................................................................. E-8

Option Descriptions....................................................................................................... E-9

Printer Status Dialo g Box .............................................................................................. E-9

Option Descriptions..................................................................................................... E-10

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. E-10

Error messa ges ........................................................................................................... E-10

General err or messages ................................... ..................................... ...............E-10

Other Problems .....................................................................................................E-11

Index ................................................................................................................................................ Index-1

This is a User’s Guide for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Printer 20P and
the KODAK PRO FESSIONAL LED II Processor. It provides step-by-step
instructions for the operations you perform while using the Printer and Processor
as a system. It also includes procedures and information for operating,
maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating the system.

Also included in this guide are instructions for installing and using the various
software packages needed.

This guide is intended for personnel who operate this system. It assumes that you
can perform basic computer operations. MACINTOSH and
WINDOWS NT Platforms are supported in this guide.

Using This Guide

This guide is organized as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction—describes and illustrates the KODAK

Chapter 2 Using the System—explains how to use the printer and

About This Guide

PROFESSIONAL L ED II Printer 20P and the KODAK
PROFESSIONAL LED II Processor. This chapter includes
general and introductory information for all of the equipment.

processor. It includes the step-by-step instructions for daily
operation, from startup to shutdown.

Chapter 3 System Operating Procedures—provides an overview of

the OCPs and all procedures for operating both the Printer
and the Processor.

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Equipment—includes the information that

you need to properly maintain the printer and processor . All
maintenance procedures are categorized by frequency.

Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting—provides an error

code listing, solutions to common operational problems for
the printer, processor and calibration. It also provides
information for obtaining additional help.

Appendix A Ordering Equipment, Accessories, and Supplies—

provides ordering information for many associated items. It
includes information such as size, quantities, and catalog
numbers.

Appendix B Specifications—provides specifications, site

requirements, and environmental information for the syst em.

Appendix C Calibrating the Printer—describes the calibration

functions for the KODAK Calibration Software and the
Printer Calibration Software.

Appendices D-F Software—explains how to install and use software that is

included with the system.

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About This Guide

About Other Publications

The following publication is included with the printer:

Quick Reference Guide for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Printer 20P
and the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Processor–provides quick and easily

accessible information for operating and maintaining the printer as well as
answers to common printer problems and hints for operating the processor. Keep
the Quick Reference Guide close to your printer.

Software Included with the Printer

The compact disc (CD) included with the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Printer
20P contains the KODAK Calibration Software and the Printer Calibration
Software for WINDOWS NT and MACINTOSH Host Computers. It also includes
additional applications the printer can interface with.

This software is usually installed by a Kodak representative. However, install ation
instructions are included in this Operator’s Guide.

A PDF file of this Operator’s Guide is also included on the CD.
You ca n find the latest software and documentation for the KODAK

PROFESSIONAL L ED II Printers on the Kodak Web site: www.kodak.com.

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Getting Help from Kodak

Your Kodak sales representative is the best source for information about setting
up and operating your printer and for obtaining accessories and supplies. Please
contact your Kodak sales representative if you have any questions.

Kodak Sales Representative:___________________________
Representative’s Telephone Number: ____________________

K-Number: _________________________________________

In addition, for technical support in the U.S., call 1-800-3Kodak3 between
8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Ti me on regula r business days.
Telephone num bers for help outside the United States are in Chapter 5,
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting.

You ca n also use the technical support number for information on:

• operating the printer

• how or where to obtain supplies

• how to obtain service

• the warranty

• other Kodak products

About This Guide

If you are calling for technical support, please know your printer’s K-Number. The
K-Number label is attached to the front of the printer, next to the operator
control panel.

Product Li te rat ure

The faxback number for product literature is 1-800-508-1531. You may call this
number 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

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This chapter includes the following information about the KODAK
PROFESSIONAL L ED II Printer 20P and the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II
Processor:

Product Description ...........................................................................................1-1

SCSI Interface .............................................................................................1-1

KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Prin te r 2 0P ............................................ .1-1

KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Proces sor .............. ........................ ........1-2

Installation and Service ..... .................................................... ......................1-2

Equipment Overview ............. ...................................... ...................................... .1-2

Product Description

The KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II printi ng system offers a combination of
printing and processing options that produces photographic quality output of
digital images. The images are printed at a resolution of 250 dpi and at sizes
varying from 8 x 10 in. to 20 x 33 in.

Images printed with this system are comparable to images produced on an optical
printer. By using KODAK PROFESSIONAL Digital Paper with proper color
management, the 20P printer provides the “look” of VPS f ilm on KODAK PORT RA
or SUPRA Paper, or GOLD Film on KODAK EKTACOLOR Edge Paper.

1 Introduction

The system consists of a MACINTOSH or PC host computer to manage and
manipulate the digital source image, a SCSI interface to transfer the digital image
to the printing system, the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Printer 20P to expose
the digital image, and the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Processor, to develop
the image and deliver the print.

You ca n use a variety of software applications (such as KODAK Image Print
Server Software) to manage and manipulate the digital images.

SCSI Interface

A SCSI cable connects the host computer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II
Printer 20P. This interface transfers the digital image data from the host computer
to the printer.

KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Printer 20P

The KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Printer 20P exposes digital images on
photographic quality paper using a sophisticated technology involving Light
Emitting Diodes (LEDs). The printer uses KODAK PROFESSIONAL Digital Paper
in 10-, 11-, 12-, 20-inch and A4 widths to create prints of 8 x 10 in. to 20 x 33 in.
The printer then delivers the exposed paper to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL
LED II Processor, where RA-4 processing techniques develop the image and
deliver the print.

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Introduction

KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Processor

The KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Processor is designed as a companion
processor for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Printer 20P. The processor
uses RA-4 processing techniques to develop the image and deliver the print.
These techniques move the exposed paper through four tanks consisting of
Developer, Bleach/Fix, Stabilizer 1 and Stabilizer 2. The paper, which contains a
visible color image, is dried and output as a completed print.

Installation and Service

The KODAK PROFESSI O NA L LED II Printer 20P print e r and processor must be
installed and serviced by a qualified Kodak service representative.

Equipment Overview

Front View

host computer and SCSI cable
(not included)

paper supply
door

printer

processor

sheet
transport
door (front)

densi t ometer (not include d)

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front door

operator
control panel
for the printer

Rear View

operator control
panel for the
processor

Introduction

connector
ports

back door

sheet transport door (rear)

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This chapter explains how to use the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Printer
20P and the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Processor for daily operations. It
takes you from startup to shutdown. Topi cs include:

Starting up the Processor ..................................................................................2-1

Starting up the Printer.........................................................................................2-2

Calibrat i ng th e Pr inter ............................................... ...................................... ...2-3

Obtaining Densities .....................................................................................2-6

Completing the Calibration ..........................................................................2-7

Making Prints .....................................................................................................2-9

Shuttin g Down the Pro ce sso r ........... .......... .............................. .......................2-10

Shuttin g Down the Printer .................................. ....................... .......................2-11

Starting up the Processor

1. Check that the circuit breaker switch for the processor is turned on.

2 Using the System

circuit breaker
switch

2. Press On/Off on the processor’s Operator Control Panel to turn the processor

on.

The light above the On/Off key indicates the processor state. A blinking light

indicates that the processor is on but the chemicals are not yet at the correct

working temperature. A continuous light indicates that the processor is ready.

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WARNING:When handling or mixi ng chemical solutions, wear pro tective

eyewear, clothing, and gloves. For safe handing practices with
all chemicals, refer to the MSDS information.

3. Check that the chemistry in each processor tank is at the top of the overflow

pipe. If necessary, add warm water to reach the correct level.

CAUTION: Use water to top off the chemical tanks. Do not use replenisher

chemistry.

overflow
pipe

4. After the temperature is up to the correct level, operate the main drive for

30 minutes. See “Controlling the Processor Drive” on page 3-39.

5. Process a control strip. See “Processing a Control Strip” on page 3-32.

Starting up the Printer

1. Verify that the processor is on, up to the correct temperature, and in control.

2. If needed, turn the circuit breaker on the back of the printer on.

When the Power and Standby LEDs on the OCP are illuminated, press the

Start key on the OCP to begin printer initialization.

If paper is loaded, when initialization is complete (in 3 to 4 minutes) the

message “Status: ON LINE - Ready” appears on the OCP . Startup is

complete and the printer is ready to print. Turn the computer on; then go to

the next page and calibrate the printer.

If paper is not loaded, the message “Out of paper, open supply door

to load” appears on the OCP. Do the procedures below.

• “Loading Paper Into the Supply Cassette” on page 3-6.

• “Installing the Supply Cassette” on page 3-10.

When “On-line and Ready” is displayed, turn the host computer on. Go to

the next page and calibrate the printer.

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Calibrating the Printer

You need to calibrate the printer when you start the system up each day. Y ou also
need to calibrate the printer when

• you change paper

• print quality is questionable

• the temperature at the site changes more than 5° F (2.8° C)

• if running more than one shift, at the beginning of each shift

If you are calibrating at any time other than during the daily startup procedure:

Before you begin, make sure the printer is not receiving printing commands from
the host.

NOTE: Most windows displayed in this section are from the Windows NT version

of the software. The windows for the Macintosh version of the software are
similar.

For information about editing the calibration settings (for example, you may want
to display a calibration graph only if calibration is out of tolerance), see “Editing
the Calibration Configuration” on page Appendix C:-19.

Using the System

Calibrate
icon

To calibrate the printer:

1. Check that:

• the densitometer is connected and calibrated

• the printer status is “Online and Ready”

• the processor is in control

• the calibration application is running

2. Select the icon for the LED Printer on the KODAK Device Calibration screen

and click the Calibrate icon. The calibration software needs complete control

of the printer to successfully calibrate the printer.

IMPORT ANT:If no icon appears on the KODAK Device Calibration Screen, you

will need to add a calibration device. See “Adding a Device” on
page C-6.

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Go icon

This icon highlig hts after
you select Go

The LED Calibration screen appears.

3. Click the Go icon to start the calibration cycle.

Downloading LUTs and Sending Test Print highlights.

If the configuration file specifies to Ask if processor is in control, the

Process In Control dialog box appears.

The processor is critical to printer calibration. You can calibrate the printer

only if the processor is in control. Densitometers require calibration at regular

intervals. Refer to your densitometer’s manual for instructions on how to

calibrate your densitometer.

4. Click Yes.

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The Send LUT to Printer screen appears.

NOTE: The highlighted LUT in the dialog box above is the most recent

calibration LUT.

5. Click either Load Selected LUT or Load Custom LUT (o r Cancel to ca ncel

the calibration process).

If you click Load Selected LUT, the system automatically downloads the

highlighted LUT to the printer to create a test print.

When the test print has been sent, the Scanning Processed Print with

Densitometer status icon on the LED Printer Calibration screen highlights.

Go to “Obtaining Densities” on page 2-6.

6. If you selected Load Custom LUT in step 5, the Open dialog box appears.

Select or type the name of the LUT file you want and click Open.

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The system automatically downloads the LUT file to the printer to create a test

print. When the test print has been sent to the printer, the Scanning

Processed Print with Densitometer status icon on the KODAK LED Printer

Calibration screen highlights.

Obtaining Densities

Obtaining Densities from a File

If the configuration settings include obtaining the density data from a file, the
Waiting for Density File dialog box appears. Otherwise, go to “Using the
Densitometer to Read Densities.”

NOTE: T o create a density file, see “Creating a Density File for Use with Calibration ”

on page Appendix C:-32.

1. Click OK to continue with the calibration process.

2. Go to “Completing the Calibration” on page 2-7.

Using the Densitometer to Read Densities

Do the following to scan the neutral (gray) patches on the processed test print into
the densitometer (refer to your densitometer manual for detailed instructions on
using the densitometer):

1. Slide the lever on the densitometer to position 15. Align the edge of the test

print with the lever on the densitometer. Gently feed the test print through the

densitometer to scan the patches labeled “even”.

2. Slide the lever on the densitometer to position 20. Align the edge of the test

print with the lever on the densitometer. Gently feed the test print through the

densitometer to scan the patches labeled “odd”.

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3. Slide the lever on the densitometer to position 30. Align the edge of the test

print with the lever on the densitometer. Gently feed the test print through the

densitometer to scan the patches labeled “both”.

Lever

Tes t print

If the test print is read successfully, several messages will appear in the status

bar; the final message indicates that the densitometer values have been

successfull y recei ve d . Go to “Completing the Calibration.”

If the test print is not read successfully, refer to “Calibration Troubleshooting”

on page 5-19.

Completin g th e Calib r ati on

1. If calibration is in tolerance, the LUT Attributes dialog box appears.

a. Enter a name or com me nt in the dialog bo x . Th e comment you e nter will

appear on the Send LUT to Printer screen to identify the LUT file with a
name that is meaningful to you (up to 75 characters).

b. Click OK.

The new printing LUT is calculated and downloaded. “Calibration
Complete” appears in the status bar. The calibration is complete.

2. If cal ibration is ou t o f tolera nce, it m a y be necessar y to run four or more

iterations o f the cal ibra tion cycle to achieve a successful calibration.

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If the print densities are out of tolerance, a graph appears, allowing you to

select the type of data and planes that you want to see displayed.

a. Click OK.

The following list of options appears.

Re-read the densitometer values is the most useful when the graphs
show an unusual plot. Rereading the test print lets you validate the graph,
then returns you to the Out of Tolerance dialog box.

Iterate again using a newly calculated calibration LUT allows you to
keep printing test prints with the newly created LUT without having to save
the LUT table.

Calculate and download a printing LUT and stop: When you select this
option, the file is saved and given the same creation date and time as the
name.

Cancel and return the printer to its original state saves nothing. Any
corrupted data created after you saved the last time is thrown away.

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Making Prints

You can make prints using the LED Printer/Processor 20P with a wide variety of
applications that run on WINDOWS NT Computers and MACINTOSH Computers.
One application that is widely used for printing is the KODAK PROFESSIONAL
Imaging System.

Two applications that you may wish to print from are included with the system.
You can use the KODAK PROFESSIONAL Image Print Server for WINDOWS NT
to print TIFF images. You can use the Export Module for ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
that runs on MACINTOSH Computers to print images from the PHOTOSHOP
application.

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b. Select one of the four options to try to complete the calibration

successfully.

• If th e Out of Tolera nc e dialog box appears agai n, repeat this step until
you get a successful calibration; go to step 1.

• If you cannot get a successful calibration, request help from a system
administrator or service person.

For more information about these applications, see the appropriate Appendix in
this guide.

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Shutting Down the Processor

To shut down the processor, press the On/Off key on the processor OCP.

Shutting down the processor for service

If you are shutting the processor down for service, turn off the processor circuit
breaker after the green light on the OCP is no longer illuminated. The exhaust fan
in the processor will continue t o operate .

IMPORT ANT: If the processor will not be used for longer than four days, drain,

flush, and clean the processor tanks.

1. Remove the top cover and the light tight cover from the processor.

top cover

light tight cover

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CAUTION: Install a splash guard over the entrance area of the processor

to prevent water and chemicals from entering the printer.

2. Pour warm water over the top of the rollers.

splash guard

top rollers

3. Reinstall the light tight cover and the top cover on the processor.
NOTE: After the processor is turned off, the recirculation pumps continue to

operate for 30 seconds.

Shutting Down the Printer

1. Check that all jobs in the print queue are printed.

2. Perform a soft shutdown:
a. Press the O n /Off Line key on th e O C P to take th e prin te r o ffline.
b. Press the Menu button on the OCP to access the menu.
c. Select “Shutdown” in the message display.
d. Press the Start key .
e. Select “Shutdown now” in the message displ ay.
f. Press the Select key to begin the shutdown.
NOTE: If any jobs are not complete, you will be asked if you want to delete the

remaining jobs before you can select Shutdown.

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CAUTION: T urn off the circuit breaker only after doing the soft shutdown.

Otherwise, you could lose printer status information and
cause dark lines to appear in the middle of the prints if paper
is loaded.

3. Turn off the circuit breaker on the back of the printer.

circuit breaker

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3 System O p erating Pro cedures

This section provides the information you need to operate the KODAK
PROFESSIONAL LED II Printer 20P. Topics include:

Operatin g the Printer .......... ...................................... ...................................... ...3-2

Operator Control Panel ...............................................................................3-2

Printing Deferred or Buffered Jobs...............................................................3-4

Status Messages ................................................................................... ......3-5

Loading Paper Into the Supply Cassette .....................................................3-6

Reaching the End of the Roll of Paper ......................................................3-13

Removing the Chad ..................................................................................3-14

Handling and Storing the Paper ................................................................3-14

Accessing the Printer Features ........................................................................3-15

Shutdown and Restart ...............................................................................3-15

Unload Supply ................... ....................... ...................................... ...........3-15

Selecting SCSI Ports .................................................................................3-15

Managing a Modem ..................................................................................3-16

Setting the Printer Time and Date .............................................................3-17

Setting the Paper L e ngth ...... .................................................... ................3-17

Selecting the Slug Width for the Paper .....................................................3-18

Setting the Page Sta r ts Value ........... ...................................... ..................3-19

Accessing the Software Version Number ..................................................3-22

Setting the Copyright Detection Fea tu r e ......... ........................ ..................3-22

Resetting the Defaults ........... ........................ ........................ ....................3-23

Changing the Units of Measurement for Paper Sizes ...............................3-24

About Printing ............................................................................................ ......3-24

Image Size ..... ...................................... ..................................... ................3-24

Buffered and Unbuffered Jobs (or Immediate and Deferred) ....................3-24

Host Software Functions Supported by the Printer ...................................3-25

Operatin g the Pro ce sso r ................................. ...................................... ...........3-26

Operator Control Panel .............................................................................3-26

Operational Modes ....................................................................................3-30

Processing a Control Strip ........................................................................3-32

Viewing/Setting the Processor Time and Date .. ........................................3-33

Viewing/Se tting the Seven-Day Timer ..... ...................................... ...........3-34

Viewing the Software Identification ...........................................................3-34

Viewing/ Se tting the Temperatures ................................... .........................3-35

Calibrat i ng th e Tempe r a tu r e s ............................... ........................ .............3-35

Resetting the Min Max Tempe r a tu re s ............................................... ........3-35

Viewing/ Setting Replenishment Setting s ................................ ..................3-36

Calibrating the Replenishmen t Fl o w Rat e ............... ....................... ...........3-36

Managing the Development Time .............................................................3-37

Managing the Material Sensors ................................................ ..... ....... ....3-38

Controlling the Processor Drive ..... .. ................ . .. .. . .... .. . .. .... . .. .. ... .. .. . .. .... . ..3-39

Computer Reset ................................ ............................... .........................3-39

Changing the Wash/Stabiliz er S etu p ................ ............ ................... .........3-40

Changing the Metric/Fahrenheit Mode ......................................................3-40

Setting the Devel o p men t Ti me Tolerance ................. ................................3-41

Setting the Chemical Temperature Tolerance ..........................................3-41

Clearing Error Conditions ........... ....... ..... .. ..... ....... ..... .. ..... .. ....... ..... ..... .. ....3-41

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System Operating Procedures

Operating the Printer

Operator Control Panel

The operator control panel (OCP) for the printer allows you to view and control:

• current status of the printer

• current time of day

• paper specifications

• error and power status

• cancel, on/off line and menu functions

• parameters of the printer

• error messages

current status

LCD display

time of day

lights

LED indica tor

Status: Initializing

Status: Initializing

Pages Waiting: Paper Width:

Paper Width:

Next Print (sec): Paper Supply:

Paper Length:Paper Length:

2:43

100Paper Width:
0

Power Error Standby

Cancel On/Off Line Menu

Start

Select

Select
key

printing information

Up, Down and Right

function keys

select keys

The display on the OCP is a 4 line by 40 character liquid crystal display (LCD). An
audible beeper is installed to the right of the LCD display. Each of the function
keys also operates as the arrow key (selector) directly below it when Menu has
been pressed. LED indicator lights illuminate to indicate power, error, and standby
statuses.

The operator control panel (OCP) displays the current status of the printer,
includin g the following inf o r mation:

• Pages Waiting – the number of printing jobs that are waiting in the print queue

• Next Print (sec) – the approximate am ount of time (in seconds) until the next

sheet of processed paper will exit the processor

• Paper Width – the width of the current roll of paper that is installed in the

printer

• Paper Supply – the approximate amount of paper left in the paper cassette.

This information is input by you and is for your convenience only

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OCP Key/Light Descriptions

Start

Cancel

On/Off Line

Menu

Select

Power

Error

Standby

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Key/Light

Key /LED

Indicat or Li gh t

Description/Function

Start Key The Start key turns on the power for the printer when the pri nter has

been shut down through the OCP. When us ing the OCP menu, the
Start key functions as a Select key to select the highlighted item
from the OCP menu.

Cancel Key Pressing Cancel causes the job that is currently printing to quit. In

addition, the printer automatically goes into the Offline mode after
the current printing job has quit.

On/Off Line Key This key toggles between the Online and Offline modes. If you press

this key when the printer is in the Online mode, the printer goes into
the Offline mode. If you press this key when the printer is in the
Offline mode, the printer goes into the Online mode.

Menu Key Pressing this key activates the menu for the OCP when the printer

is in the Offline mode.

Arrow Keys When using the OCP menu, the Cancel k ey functions as a Right

Arrow, the On/Off Line key functions as an Up Arrow and the
Menu key functions as a Down Arrow.

Select Key When using the OCP menu, the Start key functions as a Select key

to select the highlighted item from the OCP menu.

Power Lig ht The pow er ligh t illu m inates to in dic a te tha t the main power for the

printer is on.

Error Light The error light illuminates to indicate that a printer error occurred.

Standby Light The standby light illuminates to indicate that the printer has been

shut down from the OCP and is now in the Standby mode, waiting
for Start to be pressed.

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Menu

The menu allows you to access other printer features.
NOTE: To access the menu, the print queue must not have any pages waiting to

1. Press On/Off Lin e to take the printer offline.

2. Press Menu.

Printer Offline Feature

This feature is useful when you need to access the printer OCP menu.
When the printer is offline, it cannot send jobs to the processor or accept jobs

from the host.
To tak e th e prin te r o ffline, pr e ss On/Of f Line on the OCP. If a job is printing when

you take the printer offline, the job will complete printing. When you put the printer
back online, the sheet will be sent to the processor.

Online Mode

The Online mode is the normal mode and must be activated for the printer to
accept print jobs from the host computer.

be printed.

Offline Mo de

When the printer is in the Offline mode it cannot accept print jobs from the host
computer and will not send any sheets to the processor. When an error occurs,
the printer is automatically placed into the Offline mode.

Cancelling Job s

To cancel the sheet currently being printed, press Cancel on the OCP. After th e
sheet has been cancelled, the printer automatically toggles to the Offline mode.

To cancel all jo bs waiting to be printed:

1. Press Cancel on the OCP to cancel the sheet that is currently printing.

2. Press Menu twice.

Printing Deferred or Buffered Jobs

“Pages Deferred” displays on the OCP and a number other than zero displays in
the Pages Waiting field when one or more jobs are waiting to be printed.

1. Press On/Off Line to take the printer offline.

2. Press Menu.

3. Press Start to print the jobs.

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Status Message s

Status messages display on the LCD display of the OCP to indicate the status or
current state of the printer.

Status Message/Printer State Definition

status: ON LINE – Ready The printer is idle and ready to accept jobs.
status: ON LINE – Processing The printer is currently downloading a job,

processing a job.

status: ON LINE – Pages Deferred Pages are waiting and nothing is being

downloaded. If jobs were sent with the “Defer
Print” or “Buffer” option, the printer is waiting
for more d ata to f ill the frame sto re .

status: ON LINE – Printing The printer is currently printing and may also

be processing more jobs.

status: OFF LINE – Idle The printer is currently offline. No jobs exist in

the printer. “Idle” is used instead of “Ready”
because the printer is actually idle (not doing
anything) and will not accept jobs.

status: OFF LINE – Processing The printer is offline but a job is being

downloaded. A print cycle will not be initiated.

status: OFF LINE – Pages Deferred The printer is offline but there are jobs in the

printer that are waiting to be printed. A print
cycle will not be initiated.

status: OFF LINE – Printing The printer will complete the current print cycle

and then pause.

status: OFF LINE – Cancelling Cancel was pressed when the printer was

printing. The sheet that was printing was
immediately terminated. This message is also
displayed when you select “Yes” to the prompt
to cancel all remaining jobs when you enter
the menu.

status: Initializing The printer is powering up (after Standby has

been pressed or the printer has been turned
on).

status: ON LINE – Resetting The print engine is being reset because of an

error or operator intervention. The printer
returns to the “ON LINE – Ready” state after
the machine reset is complete (even if the
printer was offline because of an error or key
that was pressed before the reset).

status: Printer Error:
<Error Message>

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A printer error (such as a paper jam) occurred.
The error message is displayed on the second
line of the display. For a complete list of error
messages, see “Printer Error Messages” on
page 5-2.

System Operating Procedures

Loading Paper Into t he Supply Cassette

WARNING: Move the supply cassette from the printer to a table to load or

One 10 to 20 inch supply cassette is included with the printer and is designed to
hold rolls of paper that are 10-, 11-, 12-, 20-inch and A4 widths.

Removing the Supply Cassette

1. Open the paper supply door.

2. Unlock the cassette clamp for the supply cassette.

3. Remove the empty supply cassette.

unload pap e r.

supply cassette

cassette
clamp

paper supply door

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Loading Paper into the Supply Cassette

1. Unlock the supply cassette.

2. Open the supply cassette.

3. If necessary, remove paper scraps from the core support assembly.

4. Remove the old core and support assembly from the supply cassette.
NOTE: Keep the felt surfaces clean to prevent scratches on the paper.

old core and core support assembly

felt

5. Remove the screw lock and the old cardboard core from the core support
assembly.

6. Move the screw adjuster to the correct position for the paper size you are
loading. Pull the metal spring for the screw adjuster away from the gear and
slide the screw adjuster to the correct position until it locks into place in the
detent.

supply cassette locks

screw adjuster

felt

cardboard core

gear

screw lock

core support
assembly

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7. Position the paper so that the lead edge of the paper is away from you.

8. Insert the core support assembly into the roll of paper as shown.

9. Push the cardboard core toward the gear until it engages the detent.

TIP: Practice the following steps in the light with an empty cardboard core

before you load a new roll of paper in the dark.

CAUTION: Loading paper into the paper cassette must be completed in

a darkroom with the lights off.

cardboard core

detent

10. Install the screw lock onto the core support assembly and ensure that it is
snug.

CAUTION: Do not overtighten the screw lock.

11. Place the core support assembly with the full paper roll into the supply
cassette.

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IMPORT ANT :Make sure that the right and left edges of the paper on the paper

roll remain aligned. Do not allow the roll of paper to slide or
“telescope.”

screw lock

12. Feed the lead edge of the paper through the slotted opening in the paper
cassette.

lead edge of the paper

slotted op eni ng

image or emulsion
side

core support assembly
(side without the gear)

13. Close the supply cassette and latch the supply casse tte locks.
NOTE: Be sure that the core support assembly rotates freely in the supply

cassette and that the paper feeds freely.

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supply cassette lock

When the paper cassette is locked, you can turn on the room lights.

IMPORT ANT:When moving the supply cassette, pick up and carry the cassette

by both handles to prevent the paper from sliding or “telescoping”
to one side.

Installing the Supply Cassette

1. Open the sheet transport door and remove any chad. See "Removing the
Chad" on page 3-14.

2. Check the knife and, if necessary, remove the trail edge of the paper from the
previous roll through the chad area.

paper supply door

sheet transport
door

knife

chad area

chad

3. Close the sheet transport door.

4. Open the paper supply door.

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5. Align the slot on the bottom of the supply cassette with the plate on the bottom
of the shelf and slide the full supply cassette into place on the shelf.

Emulsion

(image) side of
paper

shelf

plate

cassette clamp

slot

6. Check that the gear on the supply cassette aligns and meshes with the gear
on the printer.

7. Lock the clamp to secure the supply cassette into place.

8. Ensure that the cut on the lead edge of the paper is straight.

CAUTION: Use scissors to cut the paper. Knives and razor blades will

shred the paper.

9. Press Start on the OCP.

10. When prompted, enter the number of feet on the roll of paper.

11. When the message “Feed paper into printer...” appears, pull the lead edge of
the paper out of the supply cassette and place it under the idler roller.

12. Feed the lead edge of the paper into the printer until you feel it being pulled.
Keep the left edge of the paper against the paper alignment guide.

IMPORT ANT:Guide the paper into the printer while pressing down each edge

to prevent slack in the paper.

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gear on the
cass ette

CAUTION: If the pap er does not load properly or a paper jam occurs,

press Cancel. Remove any paper from the shoe area and
repeat steps 6 through 12. Make sure the lead edge is cut
square.

paper alignment
guide

lead edge of
the paper

idler
roller

gear on the
printer

13. Close the paper supply door. The paper automatically feeds into position for
printing and the fogged section at the lead edge of the roll is trimmed off. The
message “Status: ON LINE – Ready” appears when initialization is complete.

cassette
clamp

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Reachi ng the End of the Roll of Paper

When the end of the roll of paper is reached, the OCP displays one of two
messages:

• “Out of paper, open supply door to load...” — indicates that the supply

cassette is empty. To remove the paper, open the supply door and pull the
paper out of the shoe.

• “End of roll, remove sheet from sheet transport” — indicates that the

supply cassette is empty. In this situation, the paper cannot be reversed into
the roll supply area since the trail edge of the paper has moved into the shoe.
The remaining paper is then moved forward into the sheet transport area with
the lead edge of the paper just beyond the knife. To remove the paper, grasp
its lead edge and pull it out of the shoe.

NOTE: If necessary, gently push the deflector down and use the shoe exit roller

knob to advance the paper into the chad area.

paper

shoe exit roller knob

deflector

September 2000 3-13

System Operating Procedures

Removing the Chad

Chad is wasted paper that is cut from the lead edge of the paper roll by the knife.
It is deposited in the chad area of the printer.

sheet transport
door

chad area

chad

This waste is usually necessary to remove fogged paper (paper that has been
exposed to light). The waste may also be necessary to ensure a straight lead
edge on the roll of paper and accurate positioning of the lead edge in the shoe.

Chad is cut from the roll when:

• new paper is installed in the printer

• the printer is reinitialized after one of the printer doors has been opened

• the printer is reinitialized to ensure a square lead edge on the paper roll

IMPORT ANT: Open the sheet transport door and remove the chad from the chad

area every time you load a new roll of paper into the printer.

Handling and Storing the Paper

Follow the instructions included with the paper for storing and handling the paper
properly.

IMPORTANT: Avoid storing paper in low humidity conditions.

Storing Paper Using the Sof t Shutdown Feature

The Soft Shutdown feature (see “Shutting Down the Printer” on page 2-1 1) causes
the rollers to automatically reverse to rewind the lead edge of the paper to the first
metering roller during the soft shutdown process.

3-14 September 2000

Accessing the Printer Features

Shut down and Resta r t

Shutdown

1. Select “Shutdown” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Shutdown NOW?”
This causes the printer to shut down operations and enter the standby mode.

Restart

1. Select “Restart” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Restart NOW?”
This causes the printer to immediately shutdown operations and reboot.

IMPORTANT: Thi s shutdown is not a soft shutdown and does not save the

parameter settings that have been made since the previous
startup. Also, using this feature may cause a black line on the
paper in the shoe.

System Operating Procedures

Unload Supply

1. Select “Unload Supply” from the main menu.

2. Select “Unload Supply NOW?”
The printer enters its unload paper sequence. When the unload paper

sequence is complete, the OCP returns to the main menu.

3. Select “Exit” to return to the OCP display. You are prompted to load another
roll of paper into the printer.

Selecting SCSI Ports

1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Ports”.

3. Select “SCSI”.

4. Select “SCSI Target ID”.

5. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select a new SCSI ID. The allowable SCSI
IDs are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

6. Press Select to select/set the new value.

7. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP .

September 2000 3-15

System Operating Procedures

Selecting the Target Pad Read Options

1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Ports”.

3. Select “SCSI”.

4. Select “Target Pad Reads”.

5. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select “Yes” or “No” to indicate whether or

6. Press Select to select/set the new value.

7. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP .

Managing a Modem

Resetting the Modem Port

1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Ports”.

not the SCSI device driver will pad initiator read requests with zeros to the
requested length or terminate the SCSI read transaction when it has sent only
the data it has to send.

3. Select “Modem (Diag)”.

4. Select “Reset Port”.

5. Select “Reset Modem P ort Now”.
NOTE: This causes the modem port to be set to its original factory setting.

6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP .

Checking for a Modem

NOTE: This causes the printer to query the modem port for the presence of a

modem.

1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Ports”.

3. Select “Modem (Diag)”.

4. Select “Check Presence”.

5. Select “Check Mod em Pres ence N ow”.

6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP .

3-16 September 2000

System Operating Procedures

Setting the Printer Time and Date

Settin g the Current Time

1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Time”.

3. Select “Current Time”.

4. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select a new time.

5. Press Select to save the new value.

6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP .

Setting the Current Date

1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Time”.

3. Select “Current Date”.

4. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select a new date.

5. Press Select to save the new value.

6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP .

Setting the Current Day

1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Time”.

3. Select “Day”.

4. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select a new day.

5. Press Select to save the new value.

6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP .

Setting the Paper Length

The value displayed is the length of paper (in feet) that remains on the supply roll.
This number should be edited when a new or partially used paper roll is installed
in the printer. You receive a promp t to enter this number when a new roll is being
loaded into the printer. The range for paper is 0 to 999.

1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Paper”.

3. Select “Current Length”.

4. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select a new length for the paper.

5. Press Select to select/set the new value.

6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP .

September 2000 3-17

System Operating Procedures

Selecting the Slug Width for the Paper

You ca n determine the width of the lead and trail edge borders on the prints by
selecting the slug width. The slug width is the total width of the lead and trail edge
borders (white space) of the paper that remains between the sheets of paper .

1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Printer”.

3. Select “Slug Width”.

4. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select a new slug width.

5. Press Select to select/set the new value.

6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP .

Example: image size=20 inches, slug width=0.25 inches (total for lead/trail edge)

The slug width range is 0 to 250 pixels (0 to 1 inch).

IMPORT ANT:The lead and trail edge cannot be borderless. The slug width

should be at least 32 pixels (0.125 inches).

0.125 inches 0.125 inches

Example: image size=four 8 inch images printed during one print cycle

___________

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

represents the imag e boundary

represents the cut edge

3-18 September 2000

System Operating Procedures

Setting the Page Starts Value

The v alue for “page starts” indicates the number of pixels between the back wall
of the printer and the edge of the image. For example, when the printer begins to
print, it moves the print head to the back wall of the printer and then advances it
toward the front of the printer by the number of pixels specified in the “page starts”
parameter (value).

The “page starts” value is set so that the image edge closest to the back of the
printer will print off the paper and will then be borderless on the back edge of the
print.

NOTE: If the image size is wider than the paper, the front edge of the image will

also be borderless.

1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Printer”.

3. Select “Page Starts”.

4. Select the page start you wish to modify.

5. Use the Up and Down Arrows t o select a new page start value.

6. Press Select to select the new value.

7. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP .

September 2000 3-19

System Operating Procedures

Producing Borderless Prints

To achieve borderless prints on both the front and back edges of the paper, you
must set the Page Starts value to adjust the location of the image so that both
edges of the image print off the paper.

NOTE: The image width should be at least 76 pixels wider than the width of the

paper to ensure a borderless print.

Paper Size Image Width in Pixels

10 inch 2576
11 inch 2826
12 inch 3076
20 inch 5076

A4 3000

outline of the paper
outline of the image

page start

back edge

front edge

If white borders are present on either the front or back edge of the print:

1. Measure the white border at both the lead (distance A) and the trail edge
(distance B) and determine its average width.

2. Convert the average width of the white border to a pixel value. To do this,
multiply the width by 250 and add 76.

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System Operating Procedures

3. Adjust the page starts value to the calculated pixel value. If the white border is
on the:

• back edge: reduce the page start value by the pixel value

• front edge: increas e the page start value by the pixel value

distance A

cut edge

distance B

cut edge

IMPORTANT: The page start value for each paper width is different.

September 2000 3-21

System Operating Procedures

Accessing the Software Version Number

To view the software version of the FEE, PEC and OPC circuit boards:

1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Printer.”

3. Select “More.”

4. Select “Version” to view the version number for the FEE, PEC and OPC

5. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP .

Setting the Copyright Detection Feature

The Copyright Detection feature is designed to protect the copyrighted images of
professional photographers. This feature is applied to prevent images from being
duplicated.

1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Printer.”

circuit boards.

3. Select “Copyrigh t Detection.”

4. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select “Always On”, “Always Off” or “Host
Select.”

Host Select Always On Always Off

Copyright Detection
can be enabled or
disabled by the host on
a print by print basis
for each image that is
downloaded to the
printer.

5. Press Select to select/set the setting for the new option.

6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP .

Copyright Detection is
enabled for every
image that is
downloaded to the
printer.

Copyright Detection is
disabled for every
image that is
downloaded to the
printer.

3-22 September 2000

System Operating Procedures

Resetting the Defaults

Resetting the Parameters

This procedure resets the parameters of the printer to the factory setup (default)
values. To indicate that the values have been reset to the factory setup values, the
word “done” is displayed in parenthesis after “Reset Parameters To Factory” on
the menu.

NOTE: Diagnostic parameters are not reset by this action.

1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Defaults”.

3. Select “Reset Parameters to Factory”.

4. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP .

Resetting the Printing LUTs

This procedure resets the Printing LUTs stored in nvram to the factory setup
(default) values. To indicate that the values have been reset to the factory setup
values, the word “done” is displayed in parenthesis after “Reset Printing LUTs To
Factory” on the menu .

1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Defaults”.

3. Select “Reset Printing LUTs to Factory”.

4. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP .

Resetting the Copyright Detection LUTs

This procedure resets the Copyright Detection LUTs stored in nvram to the factory
setup (default) values. To indicate that the values have been reset to the factory
setup values, the word “done” is displayed in parenthesis after “Reset Copyright
LUTs To Factory” on the menu .

1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Defaults”.

3. Select “Reset Copyright LUTs to Factory”.

4. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP .

September 2000 3-23

System Operating Procedures

Chang ing the Units of Measurement for Paper Sizes

1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

2. Select “Printer”.

3. Select “More”.

4. Select “Units”.

5. Select “Units” again.

6. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select either “English” or “Metric”.

7. Press Select to select/set the new value.

About Printing

• A print job is not printed until it is completely downloaded to the printer.

• Print jobs are printed in the order they are received.

• If multiple copies of a print job are requested, they are positioned next to each

• It takes the same amount of time to print (expose the paper) a length of 6.5

IMPORTANT:Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP.

other down the length of the roll, regardless of the width of the image.

inches as it does to print 33 inches.

Image Size

The minimum image length is 6.5 inches (1625 pixels). White space is
automatically added to images smaller than 6.5 inches to increase the image size
to this minimum.

The minimum sheet length is 8 inches. A sheet that is cut for an image less than
this size will have white space added to it to increase it to this minimum length.

The maximum image length is approximately 33 inches (8248 pixels).

Buffere d an d Unb u ffe re d Jo bs (or Imm ed iat e an d Deferred)

Jobs can be stored in memory when downloaded from the host until enough jobs
are downloaded to maximize the printing that occurs during the print cycle.

Most host applications have an option to indicate whether to print the job as soon
as it completes downloading to the printer or to wait until the printer has a full
buffer to print.

If the print job is sent to the printer with the Unbuffered/Immediate option, the job
will be printed as soon as it completes downloading to the printer. Regardless of
the number of (or size of) the jobs in the printer waiting to print, jobs sent with this
option are printed separately.

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System Operating Procedures

If the print job is sent to the printer with the Buffered/Deferred option, this indicates
to the printer to wait until it has a full buffer before printing. A full buffer is 26.5 to
33 inches. A print job sent with this option is printed when:

• the buffer is full

• the next print job received will not fit within the full buffer length

• the next print job received is requested to be printed unbuffered/immediate

(the job received this way is printed by itself)

• the buffer is forced to be printed (see “Printing Deferred or Buffered Jobs” on

the next page)

• the buffer is full and the next print job has started downloading to the printer

NOTE: If your host application needs to wait until a print job has been completely

downloaded to the printer before it can begin processing the next print job,
this option should not be used with larger widt h p aper . It will slow down t he
productivity of your system.

Printing Deferred or Buffered Jobs

“Pages Deferred” displays on the OCP and a number other than zero displays in
the Pages Waiting field when one or more jobs are waiting to be printed.

1. Press On/Off Line to take the printer offline.

2. Press Menu.

3. Press Start to print the jobs.

Host Software Functions Supported by the Printer

The printer supports bar coding and pixel doubling, which may be available
through your host software. Check the documentation for your host software to
see if these functions are available and how to use them.

Bar Coding

The bar coding function can be used for order tracking, package cutting (for
example: Type 208), etc.

Pixel Doubling

The pixel doubling function can be used to double the size of an image.

September 2000 3-25

System Operating Procedures

Operating the Processor

Operator Control Panel

The operator control panel (OCP) for the processor allows you to view and
control:

• chemical and dryer temperatures

• development time

• chemical replenishment rate

• current day and time

• automatic startup and shutdown times

• equipment status checks

• error messages

LCD display

Set key

current mode

current
feature
information

SET

LED indicator
lights

blue function keys

The keypad on the OCP is covered with a plastic overlay and can be easily wiped
clean using a damp cloth. The display is a two-line liquid crystal display (LCD).
The top line indicates whether the processor is in the View, Set, Calibrate or Min
Max mode. The bottom line indicates the current feature information, menu
selections, etc. and is called the working line.

- - - SET - - -

MON OFF 15:00

Reset keys

Up and
Down
Arrows

View Mode

The View mode is the normal screen mode. In this mode current processing
conditions, device settings and messages from the processor can be viewed.

Set Mode

The Set mode is used to change the operation settings of the processor.

Calibrate Mode

The Calibrate mode is used to calibrate devices and ensure that the processor is
accurately tracking and displaying equipment conditions.

Min Max Mode

The Min Max mode is used to view the minimum and maximum readings for the
device that is current.

3-26 September 2000

OCP Key/Light Descriptions

System Operating Procedures

Key/Light

SET

Key /LED

Indicat or Li gh t

Set Key Pressing Set causes the screen to change from View mode to either

Set mode, Calibrate mode, or Min Max mode. In Set mode, a device
can be set to “ON”, “OFF” or “AUTO” or a new operating parameter
can be entered. In Calibrate mode, an adjustment offset for the
device can be entered. In Min Max mode, the maximum and
minimum readings for the device can be viewed or reset.

Up Arrow The Up Arrow has two functions depending on the keyboard mode.

In View mode, this key is used to scroll the viewing screen that
displays additional devices or information. In Set or Calibrate
modes, this key increases the displayed value.

Down Arrow The Down Arrow has three functions depending on the keyboard

mode. In View mode, this key is used to scroll the viewing screen to
display additional devices or information. In Set or Calibrate modes,
this key decreases the displayed value. In Min Max mode, this key
resets the values to the current measured temperature.

On/Off Key and
On/Off Light

Pressing On/Of f turns the processor on and off. The light above
On/Off illuminates continuously when the processor is ready. If the
chemistries are not all at their set temperature when the processor
is on, the light blinks on and off. When the processor is off, the light
is not illuminated.

Description/Function

Time Key and
Time Light

Temperature
Key and
Temperature
Light

Replenishment
Key and
Replenishment
Light

Pressing Time ac ces ses the Time screen. The light above the key
illuminates when the Time screen is active.

Pressing Temperature accesses the Temperature control screen.
The light above the key illuminates when the screen is active.

Pressing Replenishment accesses the Chemical Replenishment
and Wash Control screen. The light above the key illuminates when
the screen is active.

September 2000 3-27

System Operating Procedures

Key/Light

Key /LED

Indicat or Li gh t

Drive Key and
Drive Light

Material Key and
Mat erial Lig ht

Description/Function

Pressing Drive accesses the drive motor control system. The light
above the key illuminates when the Drive key is active.

The Material key is used to access the Material Transport screen.
The Material key can also be used to view the processor setup
parameters, select the control strip screen, and start the control strip
procedure (see “Processing a Control Strip” on page 3-32). The light
above the Material key illuminates when the Material Transport
screen is active. If paper is present at the feed table, the LCD
display on the OCP indicates the size of the paper currently at the
entrance of the processor or at the exit. For example:

NOTE: Moving dots illuminate under the size indicators to indicate

that paper is moving through the processor .

Reset Keys The Reset keys are the two embossed unmarked keys below the

Power and Material ke ys. Pressing both Reset keys simultaneously
puts the processor in Reset mode.

Status Messages

Status messages display on the LCD display of the operator control panel to
indicate the status or current state of the processor.

3-28 September 2000

System Operating Procedures

OCP On/Off Light

The on/off light switch for the OCP illuminates or deilluminates the entire OCP.

on/off light switch

September 2000 3-29

System Operating Procedures

Operational Modes

There are three operational modes for the processor:

• Operator

• Key Operator

• Service

To access the features of the processor, it must be in the correct operational
mode. The table below will help you determine the correct operational mode for
each feature.

Feature

Dryer Temperature Yes Yes Yes
Material Mode (A or B) Yes Yes Yes
Clear Jam or Stopped Yes Yes Ye s
Control Strip Yes Yes Yes
Current Time/Day Clock Yes Yes Yes
Development Time Yes Yes
Chemical Temperatures Yes Yes
Replenishment Rates Yes Yes
Seven Day Timer On/Off Times Y es Y es
Manual Override of Devices Yes
Calibration Settings Yes
Calibration Cycles Yes
Display of Minimum and Maximum Readings Yes
Memory Dump Yes
Setup Menu Yes

Operator

Mode

Key

Operator

Mode

Service

Mode

3-30 September 2000

System Operating Procedures

Adjusting the Key Switch Lock

The key switch lock is behind the front panel on the side of the OCP.

The following key switch positions determine the operational mode and the
available feature:

key switch lock

• Locked—Operator mode

• Unlocked—Key Operator mode

• Service—Service Technician mode

Key and Key Switch lock K ey Positions
(side view)

key switch
lock

key

Operator Mode
(locked)

Key Operator Mode
(unlocked)

(key rota tes left and right)

September 2000 3-31

Service Mode
Position

System Operating Procedures

Processing a Contro l Strip

CAUTION: Loading the control strip feed box must b e done i n a darkroom in

IMPORT ANT: In the next step, make sure the emulsion side of the control strip is

1. With the label on the control strip feed box facing up, feed one control strip

2. Turn the knob on the control strip feed box counterclockwise until the strip is

3. Loosen the spring-loaded knob on the processor and pull it toward the

4. Insert the control strip feed box into the bypass slot and release the spring

5. Tighten the knob to lock the control strip feed box into place. Make sure the

complete darkness.

facing up.

into the box.

completely inside of the box.
NOTES: – If the control strip is fed too far into the box, it jams in the box.

– The control strip feed box holds only one control strip at a time
– The lead edge of the control strip will be fogged.

processor’s OCP.

loaded knob.

box is flush with the processor top cover.

control
strip feed
box

bypass
slot

6. Press Material to select the Material screen.

7. Press Down to select the control strip option.

8. Press Set to access the Control Strip screen in Set mode.
NOTE: If the processor is not at the proper temperature, a control strip cannot

be run. The message “TEMP W AIT STR IP” appears until the chemistry
reaches the proper temperature.

spring

loaded
knob

9. Press Material to start the control strip procedure and cancel the Set mode.

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System Operating Procedures

10. Turn the knob on the control strip feed box clockwise with a steady slow
motion until the processor pulls the control strip or the knob moves freely.

1 1. After the control strip has been processed, loosen the spring loaded knob and

pull it toward the processor’s OCP.

12. Remov e the control strip feed box from the bypass slot and release the knob.

13. Push the spring loaded knob toward the printer until the slot is completely
covered and tighten the knob.

NOTE: The processor will operate for two complete dry-to-dry cycles to allow

adequate time for the control strip to load. Replenishment is calculated
for 42 square inches of material.

Viewing/Setting the Processor Time an d Date

Viewing the Current Time Setting

1. Press Time on the OCP to access the Time screen.
NOTE: All times have been entered using a 24-hour clock notation. For

example, 3:12 a.m. is entered and displayed as “3:12”; 3:12 p.m. is
entered and displayed as “15:12”.

2. Press a different blue function key to return to View mode.

Settin g the Current Time

1. Press Time.

2. Press Set to enter the Time Set mode. Change the time of day by using the
Up and Down Arrows.

NOTE: The timing selections increase or decrease in increments of one minute

each for the first 10 minutes in either direction. Thereafter the timing
selections increase (or decrease) in 10 minute increments.

3. Press Set twice or press a different blue function key to return to View mode.

Setting the Current Date

1. Press the blue Time key on the OCP.

2. Press Set twice to enter the Day Set mode. Change the day by using the Up
and Down Arrows.

3. Press Set once or press a different blue function key to return to View mode.

September 2000 3-33

System Operating Procedures

Viewing/Setting the Seven-Day Timer

The seven-day timer allows the processor to turn itself on and off automatically
throughout the week. If the processor is off and the day and time are the same as
an activate time setting, the processor automatically turns on. If the processor is
on and the current day and time match an off time setting, the processor turns off.
If a time is replaced with “not set”, that on/off time is ignored for that day.

The processor does not automatically turn on if the exit end circuit breaker has
been used to turn the processor off.

Viewing the On/Off Times

1. Press Time on the OCP to access the Time screen.

2. Use the Up Arrow to select the seven-day timer.

3. Use either the Up or Down Arrow to select the desired day and its on or off

Setting the On/Off Times

1. Press Time on the OCP.

time.

2. Press Set to put the Time screen in Set mode. Use the Up and Down Arrows
to change the on or off time. Press On/Off to toggle between an active or “not
set” mode.

3. Press a different blue function key to return to View mode.

Viewing the Software Iden tification

1. Press Time on the OCP to access the Time screen.

2. Press the Down Arrow to select the software identification screen.

3. Press Set once or press a different blue function key to return to View mode.

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System Operating Procedures

Viewing/Setting the Temperatures

Viewing the Temperature Settings

1. Press Temperature on the OCP to access the Temperature screen.

2. Press the Up or Down Arrow to select the desired heater.

Setting the Temperature

1. View the temperature settings and select the desired heater.

2. Press Set.

3. Use the Up or Down Arrow to change the operating temperature.

4. Press Set to enter the Calibrate mode.

5. Press Set three times or press a different blue function key to return to View
mode.

NOTE: Press Temperature to toggle the heater between Manual Off and

Automatic mode.

Calibrat in g th e Temperatures

IMPORT ANT: Before calibrating a temperature sensor, make sure the

temperature has stabilized. The temperature near the probe is not
necessarily the same as the average temperature of the tank or
dryer.

1. View the temperature settings and select the heater.

2. Press Set twice to put the Temperature screen in Calibrate mode.

3. Use the Up or Down Arrows to enter an offset. Changing the offset causes
the displayed temperature to change. Adjust the offset until the displayed
temperature matches the actual temperature, as measured in the tank.

NOTE: Record and save the calibration value so it can be re-entered if the

memory is cle a r ed .

4. Press Set twice or press a different blue function key to return to View mode.

Resetting the Min Max Temperatures

1. View the temperature settings and select the desired heater.

2. Press Set three times to enter the Min Max mode.

3. Press the Down Arrow to reset the values for the minimum and maximum
temperatures.

4. Press Set once or press a different blue function key to return to the View
mode.

September 2000 3-35

System Operating Procedures

Viewing/Setting Replenishment Settings

Viewing the Replenishment Rate

1. Press Replenishment to access the Replenishment screen.

2. Press the Up or Down Arrow to select the desired replenishment pump or the

Setting the Chemical Replenishment Rate

1. Select the desired replenishment pump.

2. Press Set to access the Set mode.

3. Use the Up or Down Arrow to change the replenishment needed for each

4. Press Set twice or press a different blue function key to return to View mode.

Setting the Wash Replenishment Rate

wash/sta biliz e r tank s .

square foot of paper processed.

NOTE: Press Replenishment to toggle the pump to Manual on, Manual off or

Per-Square-Foot mode.

1. Select the de s ir ed w as h /stabilizer tank.

2. Press Set to access the Set mode.

3. If the wash is in per-square-foot mode, use the Up or Down Arrow to change
the amount of wash solution needed for each square foot of paper processed.

NOTE: In Automatic mode, the wash solution is on whenever material is in the

processor.

4. Press a different blue function key to return to View mode.
NOTE: Press Replenishment to toggle the pump to Manual on, Manual off,

Per-Square-Foot, or Automatic mode.

Calibrating the Replenishment Flow Rate

NOTE: Turn the key switch to the service position before you calibrate the

replenishment flow rate.

IMPORTANT: Before calibrating a flow rate, position the desired replenishment

tube into a beaker to catch the pump’s output or the wash tank’s
overflow. Make sure the beaker is large enough to catch the output
of the pump for at least 10 replenishment bursts of one second
duration. The pump may make more than one revolution during a
single burst period.

Measuring the Flow Rate

1. Select the desired replenishment pump.

2. Press Set twice to access the Replenishment screen in the Calibrate mode.

3. Press Replen ishm ent to initiate a 10-second auto calibrate cycle for the
selected pump. After the cycle has comple te d , measure the outpu t and divide
it by ten. This is the actual flow rate.

3-36 September 2000

System Operating Procedures

Entering the Flow Rate

1. Measure the flow rate. See “Measuring the Flow Rate” above.

2. Press Set twice to enter the Calibrate mode.

3. Use the Up or Down Arrow to enter the measured flow rate.

4. Record and save the calibration values so they can be reentered if the
memory is cle a r ed .

5. Press Set once or press a different blue function key to return the screen to
View mode.

Managing the Development Time

IMPORT ANT: To prevent paper jams or image artifacts, operate the processor

development time within the recommended RA–4 specification—
45 seconds.

Viewing the Development Time

Press Drive to access the Drive Motor screen.
NOTE: If the drive is running, the current development time appears on the bottom

line. It is displayed in minutes and seconds. If not, the screen shows a
development time of “zero-00:00.”

Setting the Development Time

1. Select the Drive Motor screen.

2. Press Set to access the Drive screen in Set mode.

3. Use the Up or Down Arrow to change the set development time.

4. Press Set three times or press a different blue function key to return the
screen to View mode.

NOTE: Press Drive to toggle the drive motor between Manual on, Manual

off or Automatic mode.

Calibrating the Development Time

1. Run a cleanout sheet through the processor and use a stopwatch to
determine the actual time taken from entering the developer tank to entering
the bleach tank. If necessary, calibrate the processor.

2. Select the Drive screen.

3. Press Set twice to access the drive screen in the Calibrate mode.

4. Use the Up or Down Arrow to change the offset. As the offset changes, the
displayed development time changes. Increase and decrease the offset until
the displayed time matches the actual time. If necessary, choose an average
value for the offset.

5. Record and save the calibration value.

6. Press Set twice or press a different blue function key to return to View mode.

September 2000 3-37

System Operating Procedures

Displaying the Min Max Development Time

NOTE: The fastest and slowest development times, as recorded from the last time

1. Select the Drive screen.

2. Press Set three times to access the Drive screen in Calibrate mode.

3. Press the Down Arrow to reset the Min Max values.

4. Press Set twice or a different blue function key to return to View mode.

Managing the Material Sensors

Material sensors are represented on the Material screen by solid or hollow circles.
There are four sensors at the feed end of the processor and one sensor at the exit
end of the processor. If a sensor detects material, its corresponding circle on the
material screen becomes solid. If no material is detected, the circle on the
material screen remains hollow. If there is material in the processor, shifting dots
are displayed at the bottom of the material screen, next to the circles that
represent the feed end sensors.

Viewing th e Material

the screen was reset, can be seen from this screen.

Press Material to access the Material screen.

Viewing the Processor Setup

1. Press Material to select the Material screen.

2. Press the Up Arrow to select the Processor Setup screen.
NOTE: The processor is currently operating using the development time,

replenishment rate and dryer setting for setup A, KODAK Digital.

Selecting the Processor Setup

1. Press Material to select the Material screen.

2. Press the Up Arrow to select the Processor Setup screen.

3. Press Set to access the Setup screen in the Set mode.

4. Use the Up or Down Arrow to change the operating setup.
NOTE: Changing the setup resets the development time, replenishment rates

and dryer setting to the values in the selected setup. The calibrations
are not affected.

5. Press Set or a blue function key to cancel the Set mode.

3-38 September 2000

Controlling the Processor Drive

Turning the Drive On

1. Press Drive.

2. Press Set.

3. Press Drive.
The drive is on.

Returning the Drive to Normal Operation

1. Press Drive.

2. Press Set.

3. Press Drive twice.
The speed value is displayed.

Computer Reset

Resetting the Processor

System Operating Procedures

NOTE: Before resetting the processor, make sure you record the current settings.

You may need t o reenter them.

1. Press both Reset keys simultaneously.

2. Press any blue function key to clear the machine reset message.

Loading the D efaul ts and Changing the Configuration

This procedure allows you to:

• change the settings for the processor to metric values

• change the tolerance specifications for temperature and development time

• return all setting to their default values

IMPORTANT: Before loading defaults and change the processor configuration:

• Record all processor settings and calibrations.

• Turn the key switch to the service position.

Press and hold Set and both Reset keys. Release the Reset keys and then
release the Set key.

NOTE: The light above the left Reset key illuminates when both keys are pressed.
To save any changes and return to normal operation, reset the processor by

pressing both Reset keys simultaneously. Do not press Set.

September 2000 3-39

System Operating Procedures

Loading the Default Values

IMPORTANT: Record all processor settings before using this procedure.

Press both Reset keys to save any changes to default settings and to return to
normal operation.

Changing the Wash/Stabilizer Setup

IMPORTANT: Record all setpoint and calibration data prior to using this

1. Press and hold Set and both Reset keys. Release the Reset keys and then

2. Use the Up or Down Arrow to select the w as h - sta biliz e r.

Reloading the defaults causes the processor to be configured as
washless. The following settings and their calibrations return to
their original values.

• develop men t time

• temperature settings

• replen ishme nt rates

procedure.

release Set.
NOTE: The light above the left Reset ke ys illuminates .

3. Press Set to access the screen in Set mode.

4. Use the Up or Down Arrow to change the operating setup.

5. Press Set to exit the Set mode.

6. To save the values, press both Reset keys simultaneous ly. Do not press Set.
NOTE: T o make other changes, select the desired screen and enter new

values.

Changing the Metric/Fahrenheit Mode

IMPORTANT: Record all setpoint and calibration data for the processor prior to

using this procedure.

1. Press and hold Set and both Reset keys. Release the Reset keys and then
release Set.

2. Use the Up or Down Arrow to toggle to “Metricon”.

3. Press and hold the two black Reset keys.

4. When the processor begins to make a “beeping” sound, press the blue key.
The “beeping” so und w ill stop.

5. Press Set to reenter all setpoint and calibration data into the processor.
NOTE: Check that the temperature calibration is correct.

3-40 September 2000

System Operating Procedures

Setting the Deve lop men t Time Tolerance

A “DRIVE ERROR” message appears on the OCP when the development time is
slower or faster than the set speed by more than its set tolerance. The information
in this procedure enables you to change the tolerance.

1. Use the Up or Down Arrow to select the desired setup (A or B) and the
tolerance screen.

2. Press Set to access the screen in Set mode.

3. Use the Up or Down Arrow to adjust the acceptable tolerance range. The
adjustments are in one second increments.

4. Press Set to cancel the Set mode.

5. To save any changes and return to normal operation, press both Reset keys
simultaneously.

NOTE: T o make other changes, select the desired screen and enter new

values.

Setting th e Chem ic al Temperature Tolerance

This must be done by a qualified Kodak service person.

Clearing Error Conditions

Refer to the following procedures to clear error conditions:

• “Clearing Drive Errors” on page 5-18

• “Clearing Processor Paper Jams” on page 5-18

• “Clearing a Reset Message” on page 5-17

September 2000 3-41

4 Maintaining the Equipment

This chapter includes information you will need to maintain the KODAK
PROFESSIONAL L ED II Printer 20P and the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II
Processor. The topics are as follows:

Maintaining the Printer ............................. ........................ ..................................4-2

Daily Maintenance .......................................................................................4-2

Removing the Chad ..............................................................................4-2

Calibrat ing th e Prin ter ................................................ ...........................4-2

Periodic Maintenance ..................................................................................4-3

Replacing the Air Filter .........................................................................4-3

Maintaining the Processo r ........... .......... ...................................... ......................4-4

Daily Maintenance .......................................................................................4-4

Chemistry Levels ..................................................................................4-4

Replenishmen t a n d Ef fluent Chemical Levels ...... ................................4-4

Cleaning the Crosso ve r Asse mb l ies ....... ................. ....................... ......4-5

Operational Checks ..............................................................................4-6

Testing ..................................................................................................4-6

Weekly Maintenance ...................................................................................4-7

Checking the Tensi o n of th e Main Drive Chai n .............................. ......4-7

Checking the Circulation .......................................................................4-7

Preventing Algae (for Wash Configura tion) .................... ......................4-8

Cleaning the Crossover Assemblies and Transport Racks . .................4-8

Cleaning the Feed Table and the Processor Entrance Sensors ...........4-9

Replacing Chemical and Wash Filters ................................................4-10

Checking the Fittings for Leaks ............................... ...........................4-10

Monthly Maintenance ............ .......... ......... ....... ............ ....... ....... ............ ....4-11

Main Drive Ch ain ................................................................................4-11

Checking the Temper a tu re of th e Sol u tions ............ ....................... ....4-11

Checking and Adjusting the Speed of the Processor . ........................ 4-11

Cleaning the Tank and Drye r Cover ................................... ................4-12

Periodic Maintenance ................................................................................4-13

Cleaning Chemical Residue Buildup ..................................................4-13

Cleaning the Proc esso r Tan ks .......................... ....................... ...........4-13

Adding New Chemistry .......................................................................4-14

Recommended Processor Settings ...........................................................4-15

September 2000 4-1

Maintaining the Equipment

Mainta ining the Printer

Daily Maintenance

Removing the Chad

Chad is the waste (fogged paper) that is cut from the lead edge of the paper roll by
the knife and deposited in the chad area of the printer.

Open the sheet transport door and remove the chad from the chad area several
times each day to prevent paper jams and ensure the proper movement of paper
from the printer to the processor. Also, check the knife and remove any small
strips of chad.

IMPORT ANT: The chad should also be removed from the chad area every time a

new roll of paper is loaded into the printer.

chad area

sheet transport
door

chad

Calibrating the Printer

Calibrate the printer after every 8 to 10 hours of operation or when you change
paper emulsions.

NOTE: If the environmental temperature changes more than 5

o

(3

Celsius) s in c e the printer was las t c alib r at e d, a calibrati on w ill be

necessary to maintain the image quality of the prints.

Follow the instructions for calibrating the printer. See “Calibrating the Printer” on
pag e 2-3.

4-2 September 2000

o

Fahrenheit

Maintaining the Equipment

Periodic Maintenance

Replacing the Air Filter

The air filter under the shoe should be replaced approximately every 3 months.

1. Open the front door of the printer.

2. Pull back the spring fingers.

3. Remove the air filter.

4. Install a new air filter. For parts ordering information, see
“Supplies” on page A-1.

front door

air filter

spring finger

shoe

September 2000 4-3

Maintaining the Equipment

Maintaining the Processor

Daily Maintenance

Chemistry Levels

Check that the chemistry in the each of the processor tanks is up to the top of the
overflow pipe.

NOTE: If necessary, add warm water to the processor tanks to bring the fluid level

in the tank to the proper level.

chemistry

overflow
pipe

Replenishment and Effluent Chemical Levels

Before each run, check that the replenishment chemicals for the processor are at
a sufficient level to complete the run. Also, check the levels of the effluent (waste)
chemicals in the effluent bottles. If necessary, dispose of the effluent chemicals.

replenishment
and effluent
chemical bottles

4-4 September 2000

Maintaining the Equipment

CAUTION: To avoid having chemicals overflow from the effluent bottles, be

sure that the volume of chemicals in the replenishment bottles
does not exceed the remaining capacity of the effluent bottles.

Cleaning the Crossover Assemblies

Clean the crossover assemblies in the processor with a soft cloth to remove any
chemical residue on them. Install the splash guard see “Preventing Algae (for
Wash Configuration)” on page 4-8. Rinse the gears and socks with warm water
from a squirt bottle to dissolve deposits.

Operate the drive for the processor for at least 30 minutes before making prints or
running a control strip. This will ens ure th at the socks are thoroughly soaked with
chemistry.

September 2000 4-5

Maintaining the Equipment

Operational Checks

Check that the crossover assemblies and transport assemblies in the processor
are installed correctly and operating smoothly.

After performing all daily maintenance and before you begin to print jobs, run a
control strip to ensure that the processor is calibrated. See “Processing a Control
Strip” on page 3-32.

Testing

Before running the daily production jobs, run a control strip through the processor
and plot a graph of the results to determine if the equipment is operating properly.
See “Processing a Control Strip” on page 3-32.

If mottle (roller sock images) appears on the prints:

1. Check the levels of the chemicals in the processor tanks. If necessary, adjust
the levels of the chemistry.

2. Operate the processor drive for 30 minutes to allow the roller socks to
become saturated with chemistry .

4-6 September 2000

Maintaining the Equipment

Weekly Maintenance

Checking the Tension of the Main Drive Chain

WARNING: Turn off the main power for the processor on the operator control

panel and at the circuit breaker to prevent injury from moving
parts and high voltage electricity and to prevent losing the
processor parameters.

Check that the tension on the main drive chain and all of the drive chains in the
transport assemblies of the processor is correct. If any drive chain has more than

0.50 in. of movement in the up and down direction, adjust the chain tension or

remove a link from the drive chain. To adjust the tension of the main drive chain,
change the position of the idler roller.

idler roller

main drive
chain

Checking the Circulation

Observe the circulation of the chemicals in the tanks to be sure that the chemical
pumps are working properly. If the chemicals are not circulating, replace the wash
and chemical filters. If necessary, call for service.

chemicals

September 2000 4-7

Maintaining the Equipment

Preventing Algae (for Wash Configuration)

Add hot water to the top rollers in the wash area of the processor to prevent algae
from forming and causing chemical and transport problems.

CAUTION: Install a splash guard over the entrance area of the processor to

prevent water and chemicals from entering the printer.

splash guard

top rollers

Cleaning the Crossover Assemblies and Transport Racks

WARNING: Always use two people to lift the transport rack (one person at

each end.)

Remove the crossover assemblies and the transport racks and wash them in
warm water. Be sure to wash the socks thoroughly using a soft bristle brush.

CAUTION: To prevent installing the transport racks in the wrong tank,

remove, wash, and replace each transport rack, one at a time.

crossover assembly

sock

transport rack

4-8 September 2000

Maintaining the Equipment

Cleaning the Feed Table and the Processor Entrance Sensors

WARNING: Turn off the main power to the processor on the operator control

panel and at the circuit breaker to prevent injury from moving
parts and high voltage electricity and to prevent losing the
processor parameters.

1. Remove:

• top cover

• light tight cover

• developer entrance guide

top cover

light tight cover

developer entrance guide
feed table
entrance sensors

2. Clean the feed table and the processor entrance sensors with a clean damp
cloth or sponge.

September 2000 4-9

Maintaining the Equipment

Replacing Chemical and Wash Filters

Check the condition of the filters in the processor tanks. If necessary, replace
the filters.

NOTE: The filter for the developer is different than the filters for the other chemicals

and for the wash. It can be identified by a gray ring on its end. See “Supplies”
on page A-1.

chemical/
wash
filter

Checking the Fittings for Leaks

Check all fittings for leaks. If necessary, tighten the fitting. Use a screwdriver to
tighten tube clamps.

CAUTION: Do not use tools to tighten the compression fittings. Use your

fingers to “finger tighten” these fittings.

4-10 September 2000

Maintaining the Equipment

Monthly Maintenance

Main Drive Chain

WARNING: Turn off the main power to the processor on the operator control

panel and at the circuit breaker to prevent injury from moving
parts and high voltage electricity and to prevent losing the
processor parameters.

Grease the main drive chain in the processor with lithium grease.

main drive
chain

Checking the Temperature of the Solutions

After the warm-up period is complete, check that the temperatures of the solutions
in the processor are correct. If necessary, calibrate the temperature settings for
the solutions in the processor. See “Calibrating the Temperatures” on page 3-35.

Checking and Adjusting the Speed of the Processor

To determine if the processor is operating at the correct speed, run a cleanup
sheet through the processor while checking the elapsed time. If needed, adjust
the development time. See “Setting the Development Time T ol erance” on
pag e 3-41.

September 2000 4-11

Maintaining the Equipment

Cleaning the Tank and Dryer Cover

Clean the inside and outside of the tank and dryer cover with water and a soft
cloth to prevent corrosion and chemical contamination.

tank and dryer
cover

4-12 September 2000

Maintaining the Equipment

Periodic Maintenance

Cleaning Chemical Residue Buildup

The processor should be cleaned regularly to prevent corrosion and chemical
residue buildup, media transport problems, and contamination of the processing
baths.

The frequency of cleaning depends upon the operating environment . We
recommend that you include periodic cleaning in your workload schedule.
Always use warm water and a soft cloth to clean all surfaces.

Cleaning the Processor Tanks

The processor tanks need to be cleaned only when the residue buildup becomes
unacceptable to the operator and/or service personnel.

To clean the processor tanks:

1. Turn off the processor.

2. Insert the drainage hose for the tank into an empty effluent bottle.

3. Open the valve to drain the chemicals from the processor tanks.

top cover

empty
effluent
bottle

4. Remove the top cover from the processor.

5. Rinse the processor tanks with water.

valve

drainage
hose

September 2000 4-13

Maintaining the Equipment

Adding New Chemistry

The following information is a guideline for mixing new chemistry for chemical
tanks in the processor.

IMPORTANT: To avoid oxidation, do not use PRIME Develope r or Bleach/Fix.

Developer: (FRESH START EKT ACO L OR RA Developer RT)

1. Pour 8 litres of water in a 10 litre mixing bottle (bottle #1).

2. Follow the mixing instructions for parts A, B and C provided with the

3. Transfer 2000 ml of the pre-mixed developer replenisher to the developer

4. Add 125 ml of developer starter to the mixing bottle (bottle #1).

5. Add water to the mixing bottle (bottle #1) until the mixture reaches the 10 litre

6. Add the mixture to the developer tank.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 3. Use a separate bottle (bottle #3).

8. Transfer 6 litres of developer from bottle #3 to bottle #2.

9. Add 63 ml of developer starter to bottle #3.

developer. Add water until you reach the 10 litres mark.

replenisher bottle (bottle #2).

mark.

10. Add 937 ml of water to bottle #3 and then stir the mixture gently.

11. Add the mixture to the developer tank.

NOTE: If the developer in the tank reaches the top of the overflow pipe before you

finish adding all of the developer starter, save the remainder of the
developer starter. Add the remaining developer starter to the developer tank
when the processor begins to operate. Air is purged from the circulation
lines and the level of developer in the developer tank drops. Discard any
remaining developer starter.

Developer/Replenisher: (EKTACOLOR RA Developer/Replenisher RT)

1. Pour 8 litres of water in a 10 litre mixing bottle.

2. Follow the mixing instructions for parts A, B and C provided with the
developer.

3. Add water until you reach the 10 litres and then stir the mixture gently.

Bleach Fix/Replenisher: (EKTACOLOR RA Bleach Fix/Replenisher)

1. Pour 5 litres of water in a 10 litre mixing bottle.

2. Follow the mixing instructions for parts A and B that are provided with the
bleach fix.

3. Add water to the mixing bottle until the mixture reaches the 10 litre mark and
stir the mixture gently.

4. Add the mixture to the bleach fix tank or to the replenisher.

4-14 September 2000

Maintaining the Equipment

Stabilizer: ( EKTACOLOR PRIME Stabilizer and Replenisher)

1. Pour 9 litres of water in a 10 litre mixing bottle.

2. Add stab iliz er [10 litre mix) to the wa t e r in the mi xi n g b ott le .

3. Add water to the mixing bottle until the mixture reaches the 10 litre mark and
stir the mixture gently.

4. Add the mixture to the stabilizer tank or to the replenisher.

Replenisher Additives:

1. Follow the instructions provided with the developer/replenisher additive.

2. Follow the instructions provided with the bleach fix/replenisher additive.

Recommended Processor Settings

Normal Paper Utilization (Under 120 sq/ft per day)
and
Low Paper Util i za tion (Under 72 sq/ft per day)

Tank/Dryer Temperature Replenishment Rate

Developer

Bleach/Fix

Stabilizer

Dryer

37.20
(99

35.00
(95

35.00
(95

40.55

(105

0

C

0

F)

0

C

0

F)

0

C

0

F)

0

C

0

F)

High Paper Utilization (Over 300 sq/ft per day)

Tank/Dryer Temperature Replenishment Rate

Developer

Bleach/Fix

Stabilizer

37.20
(99

35.00
(95

35.00
(95

0

C

0

F)

0

C

0

F)

0

C

0

F)

25 ml per sq/ft

20 ml per sq/ft

90 ml per sq/ft

NA

23 ml per sq/ft

20 ml per sq/ft

90 ml per sq/ft

Dryer

40.55

(105

0

C

0

F)

NA

NOTE: A minimum of 72 sq/ft of paper must be processed each day for process

control.

September 2000 4-15

5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

This chapter describes the error messages for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL
LED II Printer 20P and the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Processor and offers
information for troubleshooting. The information in this chapter includes:

Printer Error Messages ......................................................................................5-2

Manual or Automatic Reinitialization ...........................................................5-2

Printer Paper Path .......................................................................................5-3

Printer Error Messages ...............................................................................5-4

Miscellaneous Printer Error Messages ................................... .. ..... ....... ....5-10

Clearing Pri n te r Paper Ja ms .............................................. .......................5-11

Troubleshooting Observable Errors ..........................................................5-12

Additional Troubleshooting Tips for the Printer .........................................5-15

Processor Error Messages ..............................................................................5-16

Clearing Error Messages ................................................... ..... .. ..... ..... ......5-17

Clearing a Reset Message ............................................... ....... .. ..... ....... ....5-17

Clearing Pro ce sso r Pa per Ja ms ................................. ........................ ......5-18

Clearing Drive Errors ................................ ........................ .........................5-18

Additional Troubleshooting Tips for the Processor ...................................5-19

Calibration Troubleshooting .............................................................................5-19

Calibration Graph ..................................... ..... .. .......... .. ....... ..... ....... ..... ......5-19

Calibration Error Codes ................................. .. ..... ....... ..... .. ..... .. ..... ..... .. ....5-20

Non-Numeric Error Messages ...................................................................5-26

Getting Additional Help ....................................................................................5-27

September 2000 5-1

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Printer Error Messages

The following messages appear on the printer’s OCP when an equipment
problem occurs:

• Error Messages–indicate an error condition that needs to be corrected

or resolved before you can resume operating the equipment.
(For example: “OUT OF PAPER”, “SUPPLY DOOR OPEN”)
Some error conditions may be easily corrected and some may require the
attention of a high level operator or even a service person.

• Miscellaneous Error Messages–indicates a problem with the printer has

occurred that may or may not require you to call your service person.

More than one problem can occur at a time, however, only the message for the
first error will appear.

Manual or Automatic Reinitialization

The printer will reinitialize when you correct the problem that caused the error
code and press the Start key on the OCP within 30 seconds after closing the
printer door(s).

If you do not press the Start key within 30 seconds after closing the printer
door(s), the error message will disappear and the printer will automatically
reinitialize when you begin to print.

The reinitialization process includes:

• Fogged Paper Cut—Fogged paper is cut from the lead edge of the paper roll

if the printer door was opened to correct an error.

• Mechanical Self Check—A self-check of all mechanical systems in the

printer occurs.

• Paper Check—A cut is made across the lead edge of the paper roll to ensure

a clean straight cut. The paper is then repositioned in the shoe.

5-2 September 2000

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

SOL
(start of line)

Printer Paper Path

The paper path through the printer is illustrated below. Use this information when
troubleshooting the printer.

WARNING: Do not touch the carriage. Use the translator knob to move the

carriage.

CAUTION: Do not use sharp objects on the shoe.

Rotate the flop preventer knob to move the flop preventer out of
the way before moving the carriage with the translator knob.

translator knob

metering roller

metering
roller
knob

carriage

paper cassette

shoe exit roller knife assembly

flop preventer knob

EOL
(end of line)

deflector

shoe exit
motor knob

shoe

shoe exit nip

transport roller

rotor

September 2000 5-3

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Printer Er ror Messages

If the error message continues to occur after implementing the possible solutions
from the table below, call your service person.

Error
Code

1 not initial ized Attempting t o perform a function

2 initiali zing err Attempting to perform a function

3 busy Attempting t o perform a function

4 out of paper Paper cassette is empty and the

5 end of roll at supply Printer has run out o f pape r an d the

6 paper already loaded “Load Paper” was selected when

7 supply door open,

8 front door open, please

Error Message Possible Cause Possible Solution

before the printer has initialized.

during the initialization proc ess.

while the printer is busy performing
another funct ion.

paper p ath sensors do not detect
paper.

tail end of the paper has been
rewound to the paper supply area.

paper was already loaded.
The paper sup ply door was left

please close

close

open.
The front door was left open. Close the front door.

Reinitialize the printer.

Wait for init ializat ion to compl ete and
try the function again.

Wait for the previous function to
complete and try th e function again.

Load a full paper cassette into the
printer.

Remove the tail end of the paper at
the supply d oor and l oad a f ull su pply
cassette into the printer.

Solu t i on not r eq u i red.

Close the paper supply door.

9 back door open, please

close

11 sheet detect ed in sheet

xport

12 motor busy A low level motor move command

13 motor setup invalid A low level motor move command

14 bad printer state The printer can not execute the

The back door was left open. Close the back door.

• The processo r is not ready to
accept pa per.

• A paper jam has occurr ed.

• The printer was reinitialize d

while paper was being fed into
the processor.

was issued while the tim er motor
was in use.

was issued while the tim er motor
was in use.

requested comm and.

• Check that the proce ssor fully
takes a sheet of paper and
reinitia li z e th e pri n te r.

• Check for a paper jam in the sheet
transport area.

CAUTION: Always pull the
sheet of paper out
processor to avoid bri nging
chemicals into the pr int er.

• If problem continues, call for
service.

Wait for the moto r move to comple te
or stop the motor and reissue the
command.

Wait for the moto r move to comple te
or stop the motor and reissue the
command.

Reinitialize the printer.

from the

5-4 September 2000

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Error
Code

15 timers busy A low level motor move command

16 timer spurious interrupt

17 command not

18 unexpected OCP reply The 300 boar d sent an unexpected

20 pec service mode The service switch for the 200

21 opc service mode The service switch for the 300

22 end of roll, remove

23 in error state A previous erro r has not been

Error Message Possible Cause Possible Solution

was issued while the tim er motor
was in use.

A spurious (false) timer interrupt

code

implemented

paper at sht xprt

has occurred.
The function re quested is not

supported in this software release.

message to the 200 board.

board is on, enabling on-board
LEDs that can cause fogging.

board is on, enabling on-board
LEDs that can cause fogging.

The paper cassette is empty and
tail of the paper has been fed into
the sheet trans port area.

cleared.

Wait for the moto r move to comple te
or stop the motor and reissue the
command.

No solution required.

No solution required.

Call for ser v ic e.

Call for ser v ic e.

Call for ser v ic e.

Pull the paper tail out of the sheet
transport area near the knife.

Reinitialize the printer.

24 middle of load Attempting to perform a function

while paper is bei ng loaded.

25 wait proc Attempting to perf orm a function

while the printe r detects a problem
with the processor.

26 xport back door open The back sheet transport door was

left open.

27 xport front door open The front sheet transport door was

left open.

28 unit does not fit The sum of all the unit set up s since

the last print start exceeds 33
inches.

29 sheet fogged in sheet

xport

30 unexpected knife

neit h e r limit
31 door opened briefly The door was opened and closed. Reinitialize the pri nter.
64 bad msg checksum A problem with a prom has

A door was opened while sendi ng a
sheet from the printer to the
processor.

Knife not detected at either end. Call for service.

occurred.

Wait until paper loading is complete
and perform t he function again.

Turn on the proc essor. Wait for the
processor to warm up and th en
reinitia li z e th e pri n te r.

Close the back sheet t ransport door.

Close the front sheet transport door.

Begin printing.

Reprint.

Call for ser v ic e.

September 2000 5-5

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Error
Code

65 proc stopped taking

66 paper jam in shoe Jam detect sensor detected

67 rotor not up to speed An obstruction in the shoe area

68 xltr hard limit detected Either the front or back hard limit

69 unexpected xlator front

Error Message Possible Cause Possible Solution

The paper did not di sappear from

sheet

limit

the sheet transport area within the
expected amoun t of time. An error
may have occurr ed in t he
processor.

jammed paper at the shoe
entrance.

prevented the r otor from achieving
the correct sp eed in the expected
amount of t ime.

switch was actuat ed.

The translat or fro nt limit switch was
detec ted unexpec tedl y.

• Clear a paper jam from sheet
transport (chad) area. See
"Clearing Printer Paper Jams" on
page 5-11.

• Wait a few minut es for the error
condition to be corrected.

• Reinitiali ze the printer and call for
service.

Remove jammed paper and reload
the paper.

Wait for at least 1 minute, then clear
the obstruction in the shoe and
confirm that all doors are closed.

• Move the translat or of f the front or
back hard limit switch. Use the
translato r knob.

• Call for ser v ic e.

Confirm that all doors ar e close d and
reinitia li z e th e pri n te r.

70 xlator front limit not

detected

71 unexpected xlator back

limit

72 xlator back limit not

detected

74 paper present not

detected

75 unexpected 11 inch

paper

76 11 inch paper not

detected

79 unexpected paper at

shoe entr

77 unexpected 20 inch

paper

The translat or fro nt limit switch was
not detected after moving translator
to the front of the pr int er.

The transl ator back limi t swi tch was
detec ted unexpec tedl y.

The transl ator back limi t swi tch was
not detected after moving translator
to the back of the printer.

Paper was detected at the
11 and 20 inch paper sensors but
not at the 10 inch pa per sensors.

Paper was detected at the
1 1 inch paper sensor but not at the
10 or 20 inch paper sensors.

Paper was detected at the
10 inch paper, 20 inch paper, shoe
entrance and the knife sensors but
not at the 11 inch paper sensor .

Paper was detected at the shoe
entrance sensor but not at the
paper width sensor.

Paper was detected at the
20 inch paper sensor but not at the
10 inch or 11 inch paper sensor s.

Confirm that all doors ar e close d and
reinitia li z e th e pri n te r.

Confirm that all doors ar e close d and
reinitia li z e th e pri n te r.

Confirm that all doors ar e close d and
reinitia li z e th e pri n te r.

Check that the paper is loaded and
threaded proper ly.

Check that the paper is loaded and
threaded proper ly.

Check that the paper is loaded and
threaded proper ly.

Remove any paper from the shoe.

Check that the paper is loaded and
threaded proper ly.

5-6 September 2000

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Error
Code

80 paper at shoe entr not

81 unexpected paper at

82 paper at knife not

83 unexpected paper at

Error Message Possible Cause Possible Solution

detected

knife

detected

sheet xport

During paper loading, the lead
edge of the pape r was no t detect ed
at the shoe entrance sensor within
the expected amount of time.

• Paper jam occurred as paper
was be ing reversed f rom the
knife to the end of roll and paper
was detected at t he knife instead
of at the shoe entrance.

• Paper sensor at knife or shoe is
not functio ning correctly.

• Paper was not detected at the
knife when it should have been.

• Paper jam occurred.

• Paper sensor at knife or shoe is

not functio ning correctly.

Paper is detected in the sheet
transport area when not expected.

Load the paper in le ss ti m e.

Check that the paper is loaded and
threaded proper ly. Check for a paper
jam at the knife area.

Check that the paper is loaded and
threaded proper ly. Check for a paper
jam at the knife area.

• Remove any pa per fr om the sh eet
transport area.

• Check that the proce ssor input
sensor is not blocked. If
necessary remove the paper from
the processor ent rance.

84 paper at sheet xport not

detected

85 slack loop err , t akeup

paper cinched?

86 slack loop high not

detected

87 timeout waiting to cinch

takeup

89 unexpected deflector

nip up not detected

90 knife front not detected The front switch for the knife was

91 deflector nip up not

detected

Paper was fed into the sheet
transport area but was not d etecte d
by the sheet tran sport sensor.

The printer was una ble to takeup
the slack loop bec ause the paper
was not properly cinched.

Unable to detect slac k loop. Check that the paper is properly

The printer doo r was not closed
within the normal amount of time.

The deflector nip up switch was
detected after moving the deflector
to the down position.

not detect ed after mov ing from f ront
to back.

The deflector nip up switch was not
detected after moving the deflector
from the down position to the up
position.

Check that the paper is loaded and
threaded proper ly. Check for a paper
jam in the sheet transport area.

Check that the paper is properly
attached t o the car dboa rd core in the
takeup cassette.

attached t o the car dboa rd core in the
takeup cassette.

Open the takeup door, attach the
paper to t he cardboard core in the
takeup cassette and close the
takeup door.

• Check for a paper jam at the
sheet transport area.

• Reinitialize the printer.

Check for a paper jam at the kni fe
area.

• Check for paper at the sheet
transport area.

• Reinitialize the printer.

• Call for ser v ic e.

September 2000 5-7

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Error
Code

92 knife back not detected Knifeback switch was not detected

93 translator power fault

95 unexpected shoe exit

96 shoe exit nip made not

97 unexpected deflector

98 deflector nip made not

99 timeout clearing data

Error Message Possible Cause Possible Solution

after moving kni fe from front to
back.

A power fault was detecte d by the

error

nip detected

detected

nip made

detected

patch

translat or puck.
The shoe exit nip made switc h was

detected after moving the shoe exit
nip to the nip unmade pos it ion.

The shoe exit nip made switc h was
not detected af ter moving the shoe
exit nip to the nip made posi tion.

The deflector nip made switch was
detected after moving the deflector
to the up position.

The deflector nip made switch was
not detected af ter moving the
deflector to the up position.

The rotor was not able to be
properly st arted.

Check for a paper jam at the kni fe
area.

Close all doors and reinitialize the
printer.

Check for a paper jam in the shoe
exit nip area.

Check for a paper jam in the shoe
exit nip area.

Check for a paper jam in the
deflector nip area.

Check for a paper jam in the
deflector nip area.

Call for ser v ic e.

100 xlator start failed The translator failed to start. Call for service.
101 shoe exit nip start f ailed The shoe exit nip fa il ed to start. Call for service.
102 deflector start failed The deflector failed to start. Call for service.
109 sheet xport ready

timeout

1 10 paper detected in

machine

1 11 xlator home failed The translator could not find i ts

1 12 invalid paper width

sensor cove rage

128 back checksum 0 ROM test failed at poweru p. Reinitialize the printer and call for

129 bad checksum 1 RAM test failed at powerup. Call for service.
130 rotor not stopping Rotor will not turn off. Turn off the printer and call for

The sheet transport area remains
busy or init ializi ng pro cess is t aking
longer than expected.

Paper was detected in the pr inter
while attempti ng to l oad a new rol l
of paper.

home position after several
attempts.

The paper is not laying fl at over the
paper width sensors or the end of
roll has been reached.

Call for ser v ic e.

Remove all paper from the printer
and reload the new roll of paper.

Call for ser v ic e.

Open the supply door and move the
paper to t he correct position.

service.

service.

131 xlator at both limits Both the front and back translator

soft limit swi tches are actuated.

5-8 September 2000

Call for ser v ic e.

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Error
Code

132 knife at both limit s Bo th t he front and back knife limit

133 timeout sheet xport

134 duart self test failed Duart test failed when the printer

192

–

219

Error Message Possible Cause Possible Solution

switches ar e actuated.
The 300 b oard do es not r epl y to the

reply

Various software er ror
messages.

200 board within the expected
amount of t ime.

was turned on.
A software problem has occurred. Shut down and restar t the printer.

Call for ser v ic e.

Call for ser v ic e.

Call for ser v ic e.

Call for ser v ic e.

September 2000 5-9

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Miscellaneous Printer Error Messages

Miscellaneous error messages indicate that a problem with the printer has
occurred that may or may not require you to call your service person.

Error

Code

256 door open, please close The paper supply door was left

257 machine control initialize

258 machine control initialize

259 machine control reply

260 proc stopped taking

261 time out waiting to feed

262 bad communications -

Error Message Possible Cause Possible S o l u t ion

open.
The printer did not initialize. Reinitialize the printer and call for

error

The printer did not initialize in

timeout

timeout

sheet

paper

call service

time.
A machine contr ol

communications error occurred.
The paper did not disappear from

the printer in the expected amount
of time. An error may have
occurred in the processor.

• Paper did not feed in time
during loading.

• Paper was loaded incor rectly.

A communications err or has
occurred.

Close all doors.

service.
Reinitialize the printer and call for

service.
Reinitialize the printer and call for

service.

• Clear a jam from sheet transpo rt
(chad) area. See "Cle aring Printer
Paper Jams" on page 5-11.

• Wait a few minutes for the error
condition to be corrected.

• Reinitialize the printer and call for
service.

• Reload the paper.

• Reinitialize the printer and call for

service.

Reinitialize the printer and call for
service.

263 DMA timeout Data being sent to t he pri nthead

did not arrive in the spe cified
amount of time.

264 FIFO empty interrupt Data was sent to the pr inthead to o

quickly.

265 machine control state

timeout

266 failure creating test

image

267 paper/width mismat ch,

end of roll

A message from machine control
did not arrive in tim e.

The test image could not be
created.

The paper installed is not wide
enough for the job(s) wai ti ng in
the printer to be printed.

Reinitialize the printer and call for
service.

Reinitialize the printer and call for
service.

Reinitialize the printer and call for
service.

Follow the instruct ions on the OCP.

Install the corr ect paper cassette
with the correct width paper or
cancel all waiting jobs.

5-10 September 2000