Kodak RP 30 User Manual
RP 30
LASER PRINTER
OPERATOR'S GUIDE
Operator’s Guide
KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30
Laser Printer
P/N 6B7444
December 2002
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2002
All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without permission from
Eastman Kodak Company.
Table of Contents
Regulatory and Safety Information.............................................................iii
Regulatory Compliance .................................................................................. iv
Cautionary Symbols and Labels..................................................................... iv
Laser Compliance and Safety ......................................................................... v
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................viii
Handling of Processing Chemicals................................................................. ix
Warranty Information ...................................................................................... xi
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................... 1-1
Using the Documentation .............................................................................1-3
Safety Precautions .......................................................................................1-4
Storage of Chemicals and Paper .................................................................1-4
Chapter 2 Overview .................................................................................... 2-1
Components .................................................................................................2-3
Switching On the Equipment ......................................................................2-10
End of Work................................................................................................2-14
Operating Controls .....................................................................................2-18
Screen Structure.........................................................................................2-20
Menu Overview...........................................................................................2-28
Info..............................................................................................................2-34
Help ............................................................................................................2-40
Chapter 3 Chemicals .................................................................................. 3-1
Preparation of Chemicals .............................................................................3-3
Other Operations to be Performed Prior to Production Start .......................3-8
Chapter 4 Settings......................................................................................4-1
From the Order Receipt to the Finished Print ..............................................4-3
Preparation of the Print Configuration ..........................................................4-5
Settings.......................................................................................................4-11
Machine Settings ........................................................................................4-14
Print Configurations....................................................................................4-40
Saving and Loading Settings and Configurations ......................................4-64
Chapter 5 Tests...........................................................................................5-1
Introduction...................................................................................................5-3
Printer Tests .................................................................................................5-3
Testing the Paper Processor......................................................................5-10
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Chapter 6 Production ................................................................................. 6-1
Preparing the Equipment for Different Orders ............................................. 6-3
Order Processing ......................................................................................... 6-9
Print Modes ................................................................................................ 6-11
Printing File Print........................................................................................ 6-12
Network Orders.......................................................................................... 6-25
Finishing Print Orders ................................................................................ 6-26
Chapter 7 Correcting System Conditions ................................................7-1
System Errors .............................................................................................. 7-3
Error Handling.............................................................................................. 7-5
Removing Paper Jams................................................................................. 7-8
Chapter 8 Maintenance ..............................................................................8-1
Maintenance Schedule and Maintenance Intervals ..................................... 8-3
Daily Maintenance ....................................................................................... 8-4
Weekly Maintenance.................................................................................... 8-6
Monthly Maintenance................................................................................. 8-22
Maintenance When Required .................................................................... 8-37
Consumables ............................................................................................. 8-39
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Contents
Regulatory Compliance .................................................................................... iv
EMC Compliance............................................................................................ iv
CE Compliance............................................................................................... iv
Cautionary Symbols and Labels...................................................................... iv
Hot Surface Symbol........................................................................................ iv
Electrical Hazard Symbol ............................................................................... iv
Mechanical Hazard Symbol............................................................................. v
Laser Compliance and Safety ........................................................................... v
Certification Labels ......................................................................................... vi
Non-interlocked Panel Label .......................................................................... vi
Aperture Label ................................................................................................ vi
Laser Source Label ........................................................................................vii
Locations of Laser Safety Labels ...................................................................vii
Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... viii
Legal Notice...................................................................................................viii
General Precautions...................................................................................... viii
When Operating the Equipment ....................................................................viii
When Disposing of the Equipment ................................................................viii
Handling of Processing Chemicals ................................................................. ix
Disposal of Chemicals and Containers .......................................................... ix
Effluent Management ................................................................................ ix
Chemical Concentrates ............................................................................. ix
Chemical Filters......................................................................................... ix
Container Recycling and Disposal ............................................................ ix
Assistance from Kodak.............................................................................. ix
Safety Precautions for the Handling of Chemicals.......................................... x
General Guidelines..................................................................................... x
Skin and Eye Protection ............................................................................. x
Storage and Disposal ................................................................................. x
Warranty Information ........................................................................................ xi
Warranty Period.............................................................................................. xi
Warranty Repair Coverage............................................................................. xi
How to Obtain Service.................................................................................... xi
Limitations ......................................................................................................xii
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Regulatory Compliance
EMC Compliance
NOTE:
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 or her own expense.
CE Compliance
WARNING:
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Cautionary Symbols and Labels
Hot Surface Symbol
CAUTION: Hot surface. Allow the surface to cool before you touch it.
Electrical Hazard Symbol
CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock. To avoid shock, do not remove the
panel.
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Mechanical Hazard Symbol
CAUTION:
Moving parts. Avoid contact. Keep your hands, hair, loose
clothing, and jewelry away from moving parts.
Laser Compliance and Safety
The KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer is equipped with an Argon Ion
Laser of Class 3B. To prevent damage caused by the laser beam, the laser is
encapsulated. Because the laser is encapsulated the entire RP 30 Laser Printer is
classified as a Class 1 Laser Device.
This product complies with 21 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter J.
This is a Class 1 laser product.
The laser beam cannot strike the operator when the machine is operated under
normal conditions, even when the machine doors are open.
WARNING:
There are no user-serviceable parts in the laser module of the RP 30 Laser Printer.
CAUTION:
Never remove or open covers to the laser modules. A laser
beam of class 3B may be accessible after the removal of covers.
Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
Labels on the equipment identify the laser and the laser module.
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Certification Labels
A
B
Non-interlocked Panel Label
Aperture Label
C
D
E
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Laser Source Label
F
Locations of Laser Safety Labels
B
C (side)
A
E
F
D
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Safety Precautions
Legal Notice
The RP 30 Laser Printer is designed for operation in conformance with all local safety
regulations.
Follow all safety regulations, warnings, and instructions on machine labels. Failure to
observe these regulations may result in personal injury or damage to the equipment
and working area.
The manufacturer and service provider will not assume any responsibility for
accidents and damage resulting from incorrect operation.
General Precautions
• Never modify or rewire electrical circuits.
• Do not circumvent or disable the integrated safety devices.
• Do not modify preset values of safety components.
• Replace fuses only with the same type of fuse (amp value, switch-off
characteristics).
When Operating the Equipment
WARNING: Do not operate the equipment without the covers and panels.
Persons who open or remove covers expose themselves to
dangerous voltages and other risks of injury.
• Do not cover or block the vent openings in the housing. This may lead to
overheating of components.
• Do not allow objects or liquids to enter the equipment through the vent openings.
This may cause fire or electrical shock.
• Do not allow the power cable to be squeezed or crimped. Install the power cable so
that it will not cause someone to step on or trip over it.
• Avoid the excessive generation of dust. This may damage the components in the
machine.
When Disposing of the Equipment
The RP30 contains a small amount of lead in circuit boards and mercury in the
backlight of the LCD monitor. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to
environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact
your local authorities, or in the USA, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance website at
www.eiae.org.
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Handling of Processing Chemicals
Disposal of Chemicals and Containers
Effluent Management
IMPORTANT:
If your facility will use on-site waste management procedures (for example, silver
recovery units) for silver-bearing effluents, contact the municipal sanitary sewer
authorities for the discharge requirements and permit application procedures, as
applicable.
If you will manage silver-bearing effluents off-site, contact your local solid waste or
hazardous waste authorities to obtain regulatory and permit guidance.
Because it is customary practice to discharge the non-silver bearing effluents to the
sanitary sewer system, contact the sewer authorities about proper treatment at your
local municipal treatment facility.
Chemical Concentrates
Certain concentrates may be considered hazardous waste and require special
attention. If you must dispose of chemical concentrates as waste material, contact
your local solid waste or hazardous waste authorities to obtain disposal information.
Chemical Filters
When you clean the chemical filters for the silver-bearing working solutions, collect
the rinse water and direct it to a silver recovery unit for treatment or collect it for
treatment at an off-site facility.
Regulations and requirements regarding the proper disposal of
photographic processing effluents vary by region and by locality.
Container Recycling and Disposal
IMPORTANT:
In most regions, it should be possible to participate in your local community-recycling
program. Check with the program authorities to determine if the packaging materials
are eligible for local recycling. If they are eligible, disassemble the package and place
the bottles and corrugated material in your recycling bin. Follow all material
preparation instructions from the recycler. If local recycling is not an option, dispose
of the empty bottles and the package with your normal solid waste.
Assistance from Kodak
For more information on waste management and recycling, visit
www.kodak.com/go/kes
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Use cold water for rinsing all containers.
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Safety Precautions for the Handling of Chemicals
WARNING:
General Guidelines
• Be sure that all persons operating the equipment have a complete set of
instructions for the handling of dangerous substances.
• Be sure that all persons operating the equipment have training on the handling of
dangerous substances at least once a year.
• Check for sufficient room ventilation in the working area. The air should be
exchanged at least eight to ten times per hour.
Skin and Eye Protection
Photographic solutions contain substances that may irritate the skin, the mucous
membranes, or the eyes. They may also cause allergic skin reactions. For all
procedures where photographic processing solutions may splash (for example,
preparing and filling in chemical solutions or cleaning processing racks), follow these
guidelines:
• Avoid skin contact, especially with developer solutions.
• Wear protective gloves and change them every day, if possible. It may be
necessary to also wear a rubber apron during some maintenance operations.
• Rinse all solutions that get on the skin with plenty of running water.
• Wear protective goggles. If splashes do get into the eyes, wash them immediately
with plenty of water, lifting the eyelids away from the eyes. Then consult an eye
doctor if irritation occurs.
Be certain to follow these guidelines for the safe handling of
chemicals in the equipment working area.
Storage and Disposal
IMPORTANT:
• Store chemicals and processing solutions in a safe place.
• Collect drained chemicals immediately and dispose of the solutions, observing the
above provisions.
• Use cold water to rinse chemical residue from the KODAK EKTACOLOR
Processing Cartridge 75 cartons before disposing of them.
Follow the guidelines for Disposal of Chemicals and Containers on
Page ix.
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Warranty Information
The following warranty information pertains to equipment that is installed in the
United States only. For equipment installed in countries other than the United States,
the terms and conditions of the new equipment warranty are 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 the equipment as well as
anyone else who owns it during the warranty period.
Warranty Repair Coverage
If this equipment does not function properly during the warranty period, a Service and
Support Field Engineer from Kodak 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.
How to Obtain Service
Before you call, please know your printer’s K-Number.
For service and support:
• In the United States: call Eastman Kodak Company at 1-800-356-3253
(1-800-3KODAK3).
• Outside the United States: contact your local Kodak representative.
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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 some areas of
Alaska.
This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak’s control; it does not
cover service or parts for any attachments, accessories, or alterations not marketed
by Kodak, or to correct problems resulting from their use.
Damage caused by failure to meet the electrical specification in this manual is not
covered under the warranty to service agreement claim.
Kodak makes no other warranties, express, implied, or of merchantability, for
this equipment.
Repair or replacement 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 the fault of Kodak.
Such damages, for which Kodak is not responsible, include, but are not limited to,
loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss of use of the equipment, cost of any
substitute equipment, and facilities or services of claims of your customers for such
damages.
This limitation of liability does 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.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Contents
Using the Documentation...............................................................................1-3
Structure .......................................................................................................1-3
Text Styles....................................................................................................1-3
Notices..........................................................................................................1-3
Safety Precautions ..........................................................................................1-4
Storage of Chemicals and Paper ...................................................................1-4
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Using the Documentation
Structure
This Operator’s Guide contains information about:
• Safety precautions
• Machine settings
• Print configurations
• Production
• Maintenance
Text Styles
In this guide, bold print indicates screen or button designations.
Examples:
“Touch OK to validate the displayed text and close the Input screen.”
“Touch Network print to process network orders.”
Italic print indicates cross-references.
Notices
Example:
“Also see the paragraphs under Safety Precautions on the following page.”
The following notices are used in this manual and on equipment labels:
NOTE: Contains parenthetical (information-only) material. This is the least
urgent type of notice.
IMPORTANT:
CAUTION: Indicates the potential for damage to or from the equipment.
WARNING: Indicates the potential for injury to persons operating the
Contains information essential to correct operation of the
equipment.
equipment.
DANGER: INDICATES THE POTENTIAL FOR SEVERE INJURY TO
PERSONS OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT.
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Safety Precautions
See the Regulatory and Safety Information in the front of this guide for details about:
• Electrical precautions
• Operation of the equipment
• Disposal of the equipment
• Handling and storage of processing chemicals
• Laser safety
Follow all safety regulations, warnings, and instructions that are on equipment labels
and in the guide.
Storage of Chemicals and Paper
Consumable Storage Requirements
Chemicals Store and prepare chemicals according to the
manufacturer’s specifications.
Photographic Paper
IMPORTANT:
NOTE:
You can store photographic paper at 20ºC (68ºF) for several days.
To avoid visible changes in the photographic paper, do not store the
paper at temperatures above 30ºC (86ºF).
Store all color paper in a cool and dry location.
Storage Temperature: 2 – 10ºC (35 – 50ºF)
Relative Humidity (for open packages): 50 – 60%
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Chapter 2 Overview
Contents
Components............................................................................................................. 2-3
Product Description ........................................................................................... 2-5
Image Editing.....................................................................................................2-5
Functional Procedure ........................................................................................2-6
Printing Sequence .............................................................................................2-6
Main Computer .............................................................................................2-6
Printer ...........................................................................................................2-7
Paper Processor...........................................................................................2-7
Sorter............................................................................................................2-8
Densitometer ................................................................................................2-9
Switching On the Equipment................................................................................2-10
Automatic Switch-On.......................................................................................2-10
Manual Switch-On ...........................................................................................2-11
System Start ....................................................................................................2-12
Readiness for Operation .................................................................................2-12
User Login ..................................................................................................2-12
Start Screen................................................................................................2-13
End of Work ...........................................................................................................2-14
Changing Users...............................................................................................2-14
Shutting Down .................................................................................................2-15
Automatic Shutdown...................................................................................2-15
Manual Shutdown.......................................................................................2-16
Emergency Reset .......................................................................................2-17
Switching Off the Machine Partially (Sleep Mode) .....................................2-17
Operating Controls................................................................................................2-18
Button and Lamp on the Main Computer ........................................................2-18
Touch-screen Monitor .....................................................................................2-19
Keyboard and Mouse ......................................................................................2-19
Screen Structure.................................................................................................... 2-20
Information Area..............................................................................................2-21
Touch-sensitive Buttons ..................................................................................2-23
Drop-down Menus ......................................................................................2-23
Pop-up Windows ........................................................................................2-24
Input Screen ....................................................................................................2-26
Numeric Keypad ..............................................................................................2-27
Menu Bar .........................................................................................................2-27
Menu Overview ......................................................................................................2-28
Main Menus .....................................................................................................2-28
Print Mode Menu .............................................................................................2-29
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Settings Menu (without Machine Settings) ..................................................... 2-30
Settings Menu (with Machine Settings) .......................................................... 2-31
Test Menu ....................................................................................................... 2-32
End of Work Menu .......................................................................................... 2-33
Status Information / Help Menus..................................................................... 2-33
Additional Screens .......................................................................................... 2-34
Info.......................................................................................................................... 2-34
Info Printer....................................................................................................... 2-35
Info Paper Processor ...................................................................................... 2-36
Info Order........................................................................................................ 2-37
Version Info..................................................................................................... 2-38
Error List.......................................................................................................... 2-39
Help ........................................................................................................................ 2-40
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Components
The KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer consists of three main
components.
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2
1 Main computer – controls the complete program and generates print data. A
touch-screen monitor is connected to the main computer.
2 Printer – prepares and transports the paper size to be printed and uses a laser
to print the digital image on paper.
3 Paper processor – includes a connected sorter and a deposit tray for the prints.
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1 Print engine with laser fiber and laser
module
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8 Main switch, ground fault indicator
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(GFI) switch
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2 Touch-screen monitor
3 Main computer
4 Wet section with racks, crossovers, and
chemical filters
5 Paper outlet with integrated densitometer
6 Dryer
7 Order sorter
9 Drain valves for the chemical
overflow
10 Right-hand paper magazine
11 Lane distributor
12 Transport unit
13 Left-hand paper magazine
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Product Description
The RP 30 Laser Printer provides convenient and quick printing of digital images.
The image files are transferred to the RP 30 Laser Printer from either:
• Network (workstation), or
• Data carriers
− diskette
− ZIP disk
− CD-ROM or Smart Media card (by way of PCMCIA adapter)
NOTE: It is the customer’s responsibility to provide for a network and/or a
workstation and to provide for its connection.
Image Editing
The RP 30 Laser Printer offers a variety of image editing options:
• Color and density corrections
• Cropping
• Image enhancement
− area and detail contrast
− sharpness
− saturation
• Special features
− colored text
− borders
These modifications are calculated on the image processing board. The image in the
display refreshes immediately.
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Functional Procedure
Printing Sequence
The RP 30 Laser Printer performs the following functions to process print orders.
• Loads the image information
• Cuts the paper
• Transports the paper
• Edits the images, if necessary
• Exposes the images
• Distributes the paper to the appropriate lane to the processor
• Processes the images
• Deposits the prints in the sorter
These functions are described in the following Printing Sequence section.
Main Computer
The main computer—by way of the integrated image processing board—processes
image data, corrections, and the operator-entered image manipulations into a
printable image, and sends the image to the printer.
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Printer
The printer transports the cut paper (1) to the print engine (2), exposes the paper to
the laser beam, and advances it through the transport unit (3) up to the lane
distributor (4). The back print (5) is applied in the lane distributor.
The lane distributor transports the print to the paper processor.
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5
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Paper Processor
The exposed paper advances through the processing solutions (1), which include the
developer, bleach-fix, and stabilizer. The paper then advances through the dryer (2).
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Sorter
After drying, the prints exit from the print chute (1) into the sorter (2), where they are
sorted by orders and stacked in trays.
• If a print order exceeds the capacity of one tray (a maximum 43 prints), the sorter
automatically switches to the next tray without terminating the print order.
• Splices in the paper rolls are cut separately and the respective pieces of paper are
deposited in the print order stack.
• Large prints are deposited on the large print deposit tray (3).
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Densitometer
The built-in densitometer (1) above the dryer automatically measures the test print.
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Switching On the Equipment
IMPORTANT: Before switching on the equipment, insert the paper magazines,
which are loaded with the appropriate size paper.
The two methods of starting the RP 30 Laser Printer are:
• Automatically, by way of the integrated timer – the preferred procedure
• Manually, by pressing the ON button – the alternate procedure
The conditions for switching on the equipment are:
• The equipment was not previously switched off by way of the main circuit breaker.
• The supply voltages have not been interrupted, such as by fuses or circuit breakers
or by a power failure.
Automatic Switch-On
To prepare the equipment to start automatically by way of the timer, set the timer to
workdays / starting times and off days according to the instructions provided in
Startup: Defining the Start Time / the Standard User (Timer), in Chapter 4.
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Manual Switch-On
1. Switch on the main circuit breaker (1).
2. Press the ON button (2), if necessary.
The ground fault interrupter (GFI) switch below the main circuit breaker always
remains on.
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