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.

1

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.

3

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2

1

1 Print engine with laser fiber and laser

module

3 4

12

13

8 Main switch, ground fault indicator

10

11

(GFI) switch

6

7

8

9

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.

3

4

2

5

1

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).

1

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).

1

2

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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.

2

1

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System Start

Readiness for Operation

After automatic or manual switch-on, the equipment heats the solutions and the dryer
to nominal temperatures. During this phase, the monitor displays:

• The progress of the startup / heating up in percent

• The remaining time until the machine is ready to operate

• Any error messages

• The Stop button to shut down the equipment correctly any time during the start-up

process

The equipment is ready for operation after the solutions and the dryer have reached
nominal temperatures.

User Login

After the equipment has been switched on and heated up, the Login screen appears,
where you enter your user name and password (four numbers). The user name is
preset if you have been defined as the first user who must enter a password.

After you enter the user name (if required) and password, the Start screen appears.
The Start screen appears immediately after warm-up if the first user is logged in
automatically (the system does not check for a password). The Start screen also
appears after a new user has logged in.

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Start Screen

After you log in, the menu bar with the five main menus appears.

• Print mode offers all functions for image editing and printing (see Production,

Chapter 6).

• Settings lets you create the print configurations and enter machine-specific

parameters (see Settings, Chapter 4).

• Tests lets you test the equipment prior to the production start and during

production (see Tests, Chapter 5).

• End of work lets you shut down the machine completely or partially (Sleep mode).

A different user can also log in from this menu.

• Pricing is not available.

In the Start screen and in all screens that follow, only the functions that correspond
to the user profile are displayed. Functions that are not available appear in gray.

If a function is not available, either:

• The logged-in user does not have permission to use this function.

• The software is not installed.

For more information, see User Administrator: Defining Users and User Rights in
Chapter 4.

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End of Work

Changing Users

To change users, you must first log out.

1. Select End of work in the menu bar.

2. Touch Change user.

3. Touch Logout.

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Work can continue only if a user follows these steps to log in again.

1. Select the name of the next user.

2. Enter the password (four numbers).

3. Touch Login.

If a different language is allocated to the new user in the machine setup, all text is
displayed in this language.

Shutting Down

The two methods of shutting down the RP 30 Laser Printer are:

• Automatically, by way of the integrated timer – the preferred procedure

• Manually, by selecting End of work on the menu bar – the alternate procedure

Automatic Shutdown

The equipment switches off automatically if you enter no input within a preset time
period after system start.

To define the preset time period, see Machine Settings / Startup in Chapter 4.

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Manual Shutdown

1. Select End of work in the menu bar.

2. Touch Shutdown.

3. Change the start information in the display, if necessary:

• Change Timer

Change the date / time for the next start in the opening screen.

• Next Login

Select the user for the next switch-on.

NOTE: Changes to the start time and user are only valid for the next start.

Permanent changes are only possible by way of the equipment settings.

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4. Perform the daily maintenance procedures (see Daily Maintenance in Chapter 8).

5. If unprocessed orders exist, answer the query as to whether they should be
saved. Orders that are not saved are lost.

The equipment is now shut down and switched off.

Emergency Reset

CAUTION: The main circuit breaker is for emergency reset only. If you

switch off the printer with the main circuit breaker, the laser­cooling fan turns off and the service life of the laser is reduced
if you do not immediately restore power.

If the computer is not responding and the printer cannot be switched off with either
the automatic or the manual method, you can use the main circuit breaker to switch
off the printer.

1. Switch off the main circuit breaker.

2. Wait 10 seconds.

3. Switch on the main circuit breaker.

Switching Off the Machine Partially (Sleep Mode)

It is possible to switch off parts of the general system so that only the main computer
is running. This “Sleep” mode allows for statistical checks locally or by remote
control, before the equipment is switched off completely. While in Sleep mode:

• The printer and paper processor are OFF.

• The main computer is ON.

You can activate the Sleep mode for the desired weekdays and enter the switch-off
time of the main computer. Once the Sleep mode has been activated, the switch-off
time of the main computer is indicated on the monitor.

For more information, see Machine Settings in Chapter 4.

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Operating Controls

Button and Lamp on the Main Computer

There is one button and one lamp on the main computer:

• ON button (1)

If the system is shut down by End of work – Shutdown, it remains in the timer
mode until the next automatic startup. If you must switch on the system before the
next automatic startup time, press the ON button. The system will then start up.
Additionally, you can press the ON button to initiate a reset.

• The timer lamp (2) lights if the system is in the timer mode after Shutdown.

1
2

For more information, see:

• Automatic Switch-On on Page 2-10.

• Reset with the ON Button or Stop Button on the Screen in Chapter 7.

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Touch-screen Monitor

The operation of the equipment is menu-driven by a touch-screen monitor. You
activate the functions by touching the touch-sensitive buttons on the screen.

Specifications:

• 15-inch LCD screen

• SVGA resolution 1024 x 768 pixels

• Screen-refresh frequency > 75 Hz

For more information, see Screen Structure on Page 2-20, Touch-sensitive Buttons
on Page 2-23, and Menu Overview on Page 2-27.

Keyboard and Mouse

You can connect a standard keyboard and mouse on the left panel and use them as
an alternative to the touch-screen monitor to select and activate the buttons in the
menus.

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Screen Structure

9

NOTE: This operator’s guide refers to the touch-sensitive fields of the touch-screen

monitor as “buttons.”

The screen is divided into different areas:

1 Information area
2 Fixed buttons (i, ?, and
3 Stop)
4 Status line
5 Active screen
6 Buttons

Pop-up window, if available (not shown in the above example)
7 Menu bar with five main menus

The areas 1, 2, 3, and 7 are always displayed. However, the menu bar (7) cannot
always be used. When certain errors occur, it is disabled until the errors are
removed.

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Information Area

The Information area includes the fixed buttons (i, ?, and Stop) and the status line.

Because the fixed buttons are always accessible, you can open the Info and Help

screens at any time. For more information, see Info on Page 2-34 and Help on

Page 2-40.

The fixed buttons are described below.

i Status information

? Context-related help function for all screens and error messages

Stop If the system does not respond to operator entries, you can use this button to

initiate a software reset. The entire RP 30 Laser Printer is stopped (orders
are interrupted and all major assemblies are reset).

For more information, see Resetting the Equipment if an Error Occurs in
Chapter 7.

The display in the status line includes:

• Information, warnings, and requests

• Error messages

The messages in the status line require different actions:

• Some messages let you continue working without confirmation or action.

• Some messages can be ignored several times until the system forces you to act.

• Error messages must be resolved so that the work can be continued.

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All error messages are saved. You can view a list of the messages by touching i,
then Error list. Below is an example of an error list.

For more information, see Correcting System Conditions, Chapter 7.

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Touch-sensitive Buttons

NOTE: Only one screen is active. It is not possible to open several windows at the

same time.

The buttons in areas of the screen other than the information line (i, ? and Stop)

change with the functions of the associated menu.

Touch the buttons to initiate the desired action, such as to:

• Select a submenu from the main menu bar

• Open a drop-down menu and make a selection

• Start, interrupt, or stop an action

• Select the desired configurations, images, and text in displayed selection windows

• Perform tests by way of the keyboard shown on the screen

All screens and associated buttons are explained in detail in this guide. Additionally,

the online help feature, which you initiate when you press ?, provides a detailed

explanation for each screen.

Drop-down Menus

When you touch a button that lets you make a selection, a drop-down menu opens. If

there are more entries than the display can show, arrow keys appear for scrolling.

For example, when you select a paper-width configuration, a drop-down menu

appears with all configurations that you can select for the inserted paper width.

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1. Select the desired configuration from the list.

2. Touch OK.

Pop-up Windows

Pop-up windows open on the active screen if you must make a confirmation or
perform an action:

• A Reset pop-up appears when you must execute a reset to resolve an error.

• An Error pop-up appears when either incorrect (or inconsistent) entries or system

errors occur. You must remove these errors before work can continue.

• A Warning pop-up appears if a risk of data loss occurs.

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• An Info pop-up appears to provide additional status information.

• A Query pop-up appears to let you avoid potential problems.

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Input Screen

When you must enter text, numbers, or special characters, the Input screen opens.

• The image of a keyboard includes national special characters in accordance with

the selected keyboard allocation. (For the selection of the keyboard allocation, see
User Interface in Chapter 4.) Touch a button to select the corresponding character.

• Typed characters appear in the blue field and in the button above the image of the

keyboard to let you see how much of the text you enter will appear in the button
when you select it from a drop-down menu.

• The OK button is the means for you to terminate your entry and return to the

previous menu.

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Numeric Keypad

Use the numeric keypad in the display to enter the desired number and touch OK to

confirm.

Menu Bar

The main menus are always accessible, except when either a pop-up window is open

or the Help screen is open.

Menu buttons that appear gray indicate that the function is not available.

The structure of the menus is described in the next subsection, Menu Overview.

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Menu Overview

Main Menus

You can open the following main menus from the menu bar:

• Print mode

• Settings

• Test

• End of work

NOTE: Pricing is not available.

Other screens are available by pressing i and ?:

• Status information

• Help

All menus and associated screens are outlined on the following pages.

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Overview

Print Mode Menu

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Settings Menu (without Machine Settings)

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Settings Menu (with Machine Settings)

ar

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Test Menu

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End of Work Menu

Status Information / Help Menus

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Additional Screens

Info

These screens are accessible at any time. They are displayed when:

• Configurations can be modified, on demand with the button Display Config

• Text inputs (user names, back print text) are required, by touching the respective

field

• Number inputs (order numbers, passwords) are required, by touching the

respective field

• Errors occur that require resolution before work can continue

• You must make a decision

You can access the Info screen from any other screen that has an i in the
information area (see Screen Structure on Page 2-20).

The Info screen displays the operating hours of the scanner lamp and the laser. You
can reset the counter for the operating hours of the scanner lamp in the Test /
Maintenance menu.

For all other information, a separate screen opens.

• To open the Info Printer and Info Paper Processor screens, touch the black

circle on the touch-screen for either the printer (left side of illustration) or the paper
processor.

• To open the Order Info, Version Info, or Error list screens, touch the buttons with

the respective names.

• To close the Info screen, touch Back.

NOTE: When an error occurs, the name of the module in question appears in red.

Touch the button on the module to localize the error more precisely.

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Info Printer

The Info Printer screen is a graphic representation of the paper transport and shows

the number of prints at the individual stations in the printer. This screen also contains

the width, surface, and residual length for each of the two paper magazines.

When an error occurs, the corresponding component of the printer is displayed in

red.

To return to the main Info screen, touch Back.

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Info Paper Processor

The Info Paper Processor screen is a graphic representation of the solution tanks
and the dryer, and shows the number of prints currently in the processor. This screen
displays:

• Order numbers for the orders in the paper processor

• Time remaining until the last print is exited

• Nominal and actual temperatures of the solutions and the dryer

When an error occurs, the corresponding component of the paper processor is
shown in red.

To return to the main Info screen, touch Back.

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Info Order

The Info Order screen displays the number of orders not yet printed, including

network orders and orders stored for file prints (backup).

To return to the main Info screen, touch Back.

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Version Info

The Version Info screen shows:

• Current versions of the installed software and firmware

• Serial number of the hardware

• License ID of the machine

To return to the main Info screen, touch Back.

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Error List

All error messages shown in the status line are saved. Touch i, then Error list to

view the error messages.

The list shows the error messages with the date and time of occurrence.

• Disable Display all errors if the error list only shows the errors encountered since

the last start or reset.

• If the complete error message is not displayed in the error list, touch the message

to display the complete text below the error list.

• To delete the message from the list, mark the message and touch Remove

selection.

• Touch Back to return to the Info screen.

The error list and error removal are described in Chapter 7, Correcting System

Conditions.

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Help

You can access Help from every screen that has a ? in the information area (see

Screen Structure on Page 2-20).

NOTE:

Help text displays for the screen in which you touched ?. The display includes links to
the Help texts.

To go to the relevant section in the Help text, touch the area concerned (such as the
button, field, or list). Touch Ï to go back.

Other buttons are provided on the right side of the Help window:

• Help Index

• Error Help Index

• Documentation

• Touch Close to return to the screen where you touched ?.

NOTE:

For operations requiring significant computing time, the Help window is not
displayed immediately. A pop-up window opens with the following options:

• Waiting or

• Cancel

Touch a key word in the alphabetic listing to see the associated Help text.

This index is an alphabetic listing of the error messages.

Touch this button to view the Operator’s Guide.

In the Help window, i and Stop are accessible; however, the menu bar is not
accessible.

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Chapter 3 Chemicals

Contents

Contents ................................................................................................................... 3-1

Preparation of Chemicals ....................................................................................... 3-3

Rinsing the Tanks.............................................................................................. 3-4

Mixing the Tank Solutions .................................................................................3-5

Stabilizer.......................................................................................................3-5

Bleach-Fix.....................................................................................................3-6

Developer .....................................................................................................3-6

Inserting the Chemical Filters............................................................................3-6

Installing the Racks and Bringing the Tank Solutions to Temperature ............. 3-7

Preparing Replenisher.......................................................................................3-7

Other Operations to be Performed Prior to Production Start .............................3-8

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Preparation of Chemicals

CAUTION: A risk of injury is possible if the wet section cover is unlocked

(PUSH is pressed) unintentionally. The lock engages only in the
vertical position.

To open the cover:

Carefully lift the cover until the lock engages.

To close the cover:

1. Support the cover with one hand.

2. Press the unlocking lever (PUSH) and carefully close the cover.

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A water temperature of approximately 30°C (86°F) is recommended for the
preparation of the individual tank fillings.

The chemicals can be mixed directly in the machine tanks.

CAUTION: To prevent contamination of the chemistry, always fill the tanks

in the following order:

SB Ö BX Ö CD

Thoroughly rinse the containers used for the preparation with
cold water after each preparation of a solution.

Rinsing the Tanks

1. Open the paper processor cover.

2. Fill the replenisher tank with water until the lower level sensors are covered to
avoid the request for the connection of an EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge.

3. Fill all machine tanks with hot water.

4. Let the equipment run for a short while to rinse the circulation system and
remove any chemical residues.

5. Switch off the equipment and completely drain the cleaning water. Check that all
drain valves are closed correctly.

6. Check the hose positioning. Make sure the hose has no:

• Leaks

• Sharp bends

• Crimps

• Air bubbles

CD

BX

SB1

SB2

SB3

SB4

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Mixing the Tank Solutions

The instructions assume that you are mixing the fresh-tank solutions directly in the
processor tank.

CAUTION: Use cold water when you mix solutions to prevent you from

unnecessary exposure to fumes that can be released at higher
temperatures.

Handle all chemicals carefully. When you mix solutions, wear
goggles or a face shield, a protective rubber apron, and
protective gloves made with either neoprene or nitrile rubber.

Clean protective clothing after use to remove any chemical
residue that can cause contamination.

For more information about potential health hazards and safe
handling of specific Kodak chemicals, see the label and the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the chemical. Consult the
MSDS for regional contact information.

MSDS copies are available at the Kodak website

http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/hse/prodSearchMSDS.jhtml

IMPORTANT: To make sure that no chemistry splashes on the equipment, fasten

the plastic covers from the accessory pack on the equipment.

Open two KODAK EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 75 cartons and remove the
four bottles from each carton.

When you remove the cap of a bottle, the label printed on the seal identifies the
bottle as either the developer bottle (CD), one of the two bleach-fix bottles (BX-A or
BX-B), or the stabilizer bottle (SB).

You will need:

• Two bottles of each part to make up the fresh-tank solutions

• A solution measuring device, such as a graduated cylinder that can accurately

measure volumes up to 900 mL

• The ability to measure up to 10 L of water

For the developer you will need KODAK EKTACOLOR RA Developer Starter
(CAT No. 102 6681).

Stabilizer

1. Add 10.3 L water to the first tank.

2. Add one-half the contents (approximately 72 mL) of one bottle of stabilizer

concentrate (labeled SB).

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for each of the three remaining stabilizer tanks.

The total volume for each tank is 11 L.

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Bleach-Fix

You can mix the working bleach-fix tank directly from the two-part concentrates. Use
two EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 75 units to supply the two bottles of each of
the two concentrate solutions.

CAUTION:

1. Add 12.7 L water to the tank.

2. Add the entire contents of two bottles of bleach-fix concentrate, Part A (labeled
BX-A).

3. Add the entire contents of two bottles of bleach-fix concentrate, Part B (labeled
BX-B).

The total volume in the tank is 18.0 L.

Developer

IMPORTANT:

1. Add 15.9 L water to the tank.

2. Slowly add the entire contents of two bottles of developer concentrate
(labeled CD).

3. Add 900 mL EKTACOLOR RA Developer Starter, CAT No. 102 6681.

The total volume in the tank is 18.5 L.

Be careful to avoid contamination of the developer with
bleach-fix.

To obtain good performance, it is important to take special care in
mixing the developer tank.

Inserting the Chemical Filters

1. Take the chemical filters out of the accessory pack.

2. Rinse the filters in water to remove loose fibers and attach the filters to the
holders.

3. Put them in the appropriate tanks corresponding to the colored stickers. It may
be necessary to turn the filter rods slightly so that the filters sit correctly.

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Chemicals

Installing the Racks and Bringing the Tank Solutions to
Temperature

When you fill the tanks with the new mixes, they will appear only partially filled. When
you reinstall the racks in the tanks, the racks will displace more solution volume to fill
the tanks.

1. Install each rack by slowly lowering it into the tank; the rack will displace

additional volume to fill the tank and partially mix the solution.

2. When you have reinstalled all the racks, verify that all tanks are filled with

solution.

3. Restore power to the equipment.

4. Starting the recirculation pumps will complete the mixing of the solutions.

5. Let the processor come up to operating temperature.

Tank Temperature ºC

Developer 40.0 +/- 0.3

Bleach-Fix 38 +/- 2

Stabilizer 37 +/- 3

Preparing Replenisher

1. Fill 7 L (1.8 gal) of water in the Astor tank (1).

2. Fill the water tank until the upper one of the two float sensors is activated or the

overflow indicator sticks out of the tank.

3. Prior to the first paper transport, water must be used to wet the foam rollers of

the squeegee unit (2). Otherwise the wet paper could stick to the dry rollers.

2

1

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4. Put the EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge in the docking station with the sticker
facing up.

5. The preparation of the replenishers starts as soon as the docking station is
closed. During this procedure, the door is locked mechanically and the LED on
the left side of the docking station illuminates steadily.

IMPORTANT: There should always be a cartridge in the docking station to reduce

oxidation. Once the LED is turned off, the cartridge may be removed
and replaced by a full one. Alternatively, the empty cartridge may
remain in the machine until you get a message to insert a new
cartridge.

The replenishers are mixed automatically by the integrated electrically driven mixers.

A preparation is sufficient for about 75 m² (807 ft²) of color negative paper,
equivalent to approximately 1400 8 x 10-in. (20 x 25-cm) prints.

Other Operations to be Performed Prior to
Production Start

1. Set the reference values.
See Paper Processor Settings in Chapter 4.

2. Adjust the equipment to the operators‘ needs (national settings) and to the
production requirements (configurations).
See Settings, Chapter 4.

3. Test the chemistry.
See Testing the Paper Processor in Chapter 5.

4. Calibrate the machine.
See Tests, Chapter 5.

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Chapter 4 Settings

Contents

From the Order Receipt to the Finished Print ......................................................4-3

Administrator .....................................................................................................4-3

Operator ............................................................................................................4-4

Preparation of the Print Configuration..................................................................4-5

Settings...................................................................................................................4-11

Entering Names...............................................................................................4-12

Entering Numbers............................................................................................4-13

Machine Settings ................................................................................................... 4-14

Types of Settings.............................................................................................4-14

Configuration ..............................................................................................4-14

Machine ......................................................................................................4-15

Defining Surfaces ............................................................................................4-16

Defining Paper Settings...................................................................................4-17

Coding the Paper Magazine.......................................................................4-19

Defining Cut Lengths.......................................................................................4-20

User Interface ..................................................................................................4-21

User Administrator: Defining Users and User Rights......................................4-22

Startup: Defining the Start Time / Standard User (Timer)...............................4-25

Calendar: Defining Off Days.......................................................................4-26

Installing the Software .....................................................................................4-27

Printer Settings................................................................................................4-28

Paper Processor Settings................................................................................4-29

Setting the Replenishment Rates...............................................................4-29

Replenishment Rates .................................................................................4-30

Production Balance – Digital ...........................................................................4-30

Impact.........................................................................................................4-32

Sharpness of Edges ...................................................................................4-33

Saturation ...................................................................................................4-33

Sharpness of Grain.....................................................................................4-34

Detail Contrast............................................................................................4-34

Corrections YMCD......................................................................................4-34

Digital Order Settings ......................................................................................4-35

Remote Order File Print..............................................................................4-35

Remote Order Autosave.............................................................................4-36

Network Orders ..........................................................................................4-36

Other Settings..................................................................................................4-38

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Print Configurations ............................................................................................. 4-40

Creating, Editing, and Deleting Configurations............................................... 4-42

Creating a New Configuration.................................................................... 4-42

Creating a New Configuration Based on an Existing One......................... 4-42

Editing a Configuration............................................................................... 4-43

Deleting a Configuration ............................................................................ 4-43

Paper Configurations ...................................................................................... 4-44

Creating a Paper Configuration ................................................................. 4-44

Backprint Configurations................................................................................. 4-46

Correction Configurations ............................................................................... 4-49

Autosave Configurations................................................................................. 4-51

Front Print Configurations ............................................................................... 4-55

Order Configurations....................................................................................... 4-57

Creating a Single Configuration................................................................. 4-59

Creating a Package Configuration............................................................. 4-60

Reproduction.............................................................................................. 4-61

Configuration Types in the Order Configuration List.................................. 4-62

Black-and-White and Sepia Prints .................................................................. 4-62

Defining a Configuration as the Standard Configuration ................................ 4-63

Saving and Loading Settings and Configurations ............................................ 4-64

When to Save Settings ................................................................................... 4-64

Procedure........................................................................................................ 4-64

Load Settings .................................................................................................. 4-65

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Settings

From the Order Receipt to the Finished Print

Administrator

Administrator actions

Definition of settings, configurations, users Initiated using the following buttons

Settings for the automatic Startup by the
timer: start times, first user, calendar with
off-days and company holidays

Settings
Machine settings
Startup

Configuration settings:
They are used as the basis for the print
configuration.
Definition of paper widths and surfaces and
corresponding coding of the paper
magazines, definition of cut lengths

Machine:
Country-specific settings, machine settings,
production balance, communication with
other equipment (remote orders).

Creating a user with password, language,
user rights

Creating sub-configurations

Settings
Machine settings
Surface / Paper settings
Cut lengths

Settings
Machine settings
User interface
Printer (MBL retries)
Paper Processor (replenishment rates)
Productions balance digital
Network orders

Settings
Machine settings
User manager

Settings
Print configurations
Paper
Backprint
Correction
Autosave
Front print

Combining sub-configurations to order
configurations: Single, Package

Creating a backup copy of the settings and
configurations

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Settings
Print configurations
Order

Settings
Save settings

Operator’s Guide

Operator

Operator actions

Logon, preparing the equipment, test, and
order editing

User Logon

Preparing the RP 30 Laser Printer for an
order

Testing the paper and the equipment:
IMPORTANT: Use MBL paper for the 1st
PBL.

Order handling:
– with preview, or
– with preview and image edition
(only for File print)

Button or Action

Shutdown
Change user

Select a name for the operator
Enter the Password
Touch Login

Prepare paper magazines (insert paper,
code magazine) and insert them

Test
PBL
MBL

Print modes

Network order
File print

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Settings

Preparation of the Print Configuration

Settings

Machine

Settings

Paper

surfaces

Paper

settings

Settings of cut

lengths

Test

Perform

MBL/PBL with

laser point

Settings

Machine

Settings

Define user ?

Import

indexprint

layouts

Import

combiprint

layouts

Print settings

Order

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Settings

Machine

Settings

Surfaces

edit new

Set/change

switch

Change

PFDF

surface

OK

Save

Return

Paper

settings

Set switch for

cassette

coding

Select
PFDF

surface

OK

Save as

Enter name

OK

Return

e.g.
Switch 5

Switch 6 

e.g.
"fine grained"

e.g.
"fine grained new"

⌧

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Settings

Paper settings

edit new

e.g.

Select paper

width in mm

Set switch for

cassette

coding

Set switch for

cassette

coding

Save as

Switch 1
Switch 2 ⌧
Switch 3 ⌧
Switch 4 ⌧



Save

Return

Select paper

width in mm

Edit

OK

Settings of cut

lengths

edit new

Enter paper
width in mm

OK

Return

Enter paper
width in mm

OK

Save

e.g.
"152"

e.g.
"200"

Save Test

Perform

MBL/PBL with

laser point

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Settings

Print settings

Order

Select

configuration

Select film mask

OK

Select film type

OK

Select type of

config.

OK

edit new

Select film mask

OK

Select film type

OK

Select type of

config.

OK

Select PpF

e.g.
"Flie print"

e.g.
"File print"

e.g.
"Single"

e.g.
"1"

Select film mask

OK

Select PpF

OK

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OK

Select Index

print /off

OK

Select back

print/off

OK

e.g.
"Index_152_
102 neutr."

e.g.
"off"

Settings

Select index

print/off

OK

Select back

print/off

OK

Adjust

correction/off

Select auto

save/off

OK

Select border

new/off

OK

Adjust

correction/off

OK

Select auto

save/off

OK

Select border

new/off

OK

Select

exposure/off

OK

Select (FF)

Paper

configuration/off

e.g.
"off"

e.g.
"off"

e.g.
"10"

e.g.
"Front print 1"

By "File print"
from here other
config. menus

e.g.
"Prestige d 152"

OK

Select

exposure/off

Select (FF)

Paper length/off

OK

Select (FF)

Paper

configuration/off

OK

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OK

Select FF

adjust to ...

OK

e.g.
"200"

Fit image to

paper ⌧

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Select FF Paper

length/off

OK

Select FF

adjust to ...

OK

Select P Paper

configuration /off

OK

Select P Paper

length/off

Select P Paper

configuration /off

OK

Select P Paper

length/off

OK

Select P

adjust to ...

OK

Save as

Enter name

Fill print size to

paper



Adjust shorter

side 

Adjust longer

side 

OK

Select P

adjust to ...

OK

Enter name

OK

OK

OK

OK

save as save 

Save

OK

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Settings

Settings can only be modified if there is no paper in the transport of the printer and
paper processor. The Settings menu item is disabled as long as paper runs through
the equipment.

When all prints of the current order are in the paper processor, you can touch Stop to
stop the running operation. The Settings menu will then be available.

To open the Setting screen, touch Settings on the menu bar.

The following options are available:

• Print configurations

For creating print configurations for production, with all associated sub­configurations.

• Machine settings

For adjusting the equipment to user needs and lab requirements.

• Save settings

For saving all machine settings and print configurations.

• Recover settings

For reloading saved settings and/or configurations.

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Entering Names

If entry of names is required, the Input screen opens automatically.

Names of configurations have a maximum length of 30 characters. Special
characters are possible, with the exception of quotation marks.

Characters that are typed appear in the blue field and in the button above the image
of the keyboard. This lets you see immediately how much of the entered text will
appear in the button when you select it from a list or drop-down menu.

Press OK to enter the displayed text for the active screen.

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Settings

Entering Numbers

If entry of numbers is required (the numeric user password, for example) the numeric
keypad opens automatically.

Enter the value and press OK.

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Operator’s Guide

Machine Settings

Types of Settings

To open, touch:

• Settings

• Machine settings

The machine settings are divided into two sections: Configuration and Machine.
The configuration settings are saved and loaded together with the print
configurations.

Configuration

• Surface and Paper settings

Set the switches according to the paper magazine coding for the surfaces (5-6) and
the paper widths (1-4).

• Cut length

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Settings

Machine

• User interface for the national settings

• User manager to create users with name, password, and rights of access

• Settings for the automatic Startup, like workdays with start times / first user,

calendar (holidays, company holidays)

• Settings for the printer and paper processor

• Settings for the printer and paper processor

• Production balance

Impact, sharpness - edges, saturation, sharpness - grain, detail contrast, color /
density corrections

• Network orders

Settings to receive and send remote orders (file print / Autosave) and network
orders

• Install Software

Updating of system software

• Set date/time

• Other settings

Lab name/ID for the backprint, settings for the automatic end of order and the
automatic order number, and settings to prevent excess prints in case of input
errors.

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Operator’s Guide

Defining Surfaces

1. Touch:

• Settings

• Machine settings

• Surface

• New

2. Select PFDF surface.
This is a list of the standard PFDF surfaces (important for network orders), such
as Glossy (F), Matte (N), or Lustre (E).

3. Activate Switch.
The switches 5 and 6 define the name of the paper surface. (See Coding the
Paper Magazine on Page 4-19.)

4. Select Save as.
Enter the name of the new surface configuration. Save is only displayed if the
screen was opened using Edit.

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Settings

Defining Paper Settings

1. Touch:

• Settings

• Machine settings

• Paper settings

2. Touch New to create a new paper width

3. Select a configuration from the list and click Edit.

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Operator’s Guide

4. Activate the appropriate Switches.
The switches 1 to 4 define the paper width. (See Coding the Paper Magazine on
the next page.)

5. Select Save as.
Enter the name of the new paper setting. Save is only displayed when the screen
was opened using Edit.

The total number of paper widths usable without modification is 16. A maximum of
four different surfaces can be used in the same way for all widths.

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Settings

Coding the Paper Magazine

The paper magazine is coded for the paper width (1-4) and the surface (5-6) in use.
The meaning of the coding is described below.

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■ Slide open

Width Indicators Surface Indicators

Paper Width

1 2 3 4 5 6

3.25 inch (82 mm)

3.50 inch (89 mm)

3.75 inch (95 mm)

4.00 inch (102 mm)

4.75 inch

(120 mm)

5.00 inch (127 mm)

6.00 inch (152 mm)

6.50 inch (165 mm)

7.00 inch (178 mm)

8.00 inch (203 mm)

8.25 inch (210 mm)

8.50 inch (216 mm)

10.0 inch (254 mm)

11.0 inch (279 mm)

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MATTE

CUSTOM1

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12.0 inch (305 mm)

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NOTE: The table shows the Kodak standard. If required, a different allocation of the

switches to paper widths and surfaces can be defined. Each switch
combination can only be used once. (See Paper Configurations on
Page 4-44.)

When the magazine is in place, the system recognizes the paper width and the paper
surface, and offers the corresponding sizes in the print menus for selection.

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Operator’s Guide

Defining Cut Lengths

1. Touch:

• Settings

• Machine settings

• Cut length

2. Select New cut length / Delete cut length to update the list of created cut
lengths. The range is 82 to 305 mm.

3. Select Save.

The cut lengths defined here are offered in the selection boxes of the order
configurations.

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Settings

User Interface

1. Touch:

• Settings

• Machine settings

• User interface

2. Select the data for the user-specific settings:

• Language

German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, etc.

• Keyboard for the input screen on the touch screen

• Beep Touch on/off

Acoustic signal after a button has been touched

• Preview freq.

Movement frequency of the images in preview. The fastest possible frequency
is preset (3 seconds).

• Measuring system, Temperature, Decimal sign and Separator, Time and

Date format

After selection of the language, the national standards are preset
automatically. Changes are possible.
Date and time appear in the indicated format in the timer settings and in the
backprint.

• a.m. / p.m.

If a 24-hour format is selected for the time display, the buttons for the entry and
selection of shortcuts for morning and afternoon (a.m. / p.m.) cannot be used.

• Save

Modifications become effective only after they have been saved.

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Operator’s Guide

User Administrator: Defining Users and User Rights

Enter the settings under User interface first, because they are needed for the user­specific settings. Any number of users can be defined, but the following two are
required:

• Administrator with user rights for all functions, except service

• Service with unlimited rights for all functions, including service

1. Touch:

• Settings

• Machine settings

• User manager

2. Touch New.

The next screen opens.

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Settings

− Edit

Select the user in the list and touch Edit to change the corresponding settings.
The next screen opens.

− Password, Repeat

The password (maximum four digits) is defined for new users by double entry. An
Old password of an existing user can be changed in the same way.

− Language, Keyboard, Preview frequency, Beep touch

The entries made in the User interface are displayed (see the previous page).
These general settings can be adjusted for each individual user.

NOTE: The passwords entered for the system cannot be read or reset anywhere

outside this menu. If you forget your password, the corresponding settings
cannot be changed.

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Operator’s Guide

− User rights

The administrator can combine the user rights listed in the following table
individually for each user in order to create a user profile.

Rights Button Description

Print modes

File print

Image files of an order
(loaded from data carriers)

Preview

Network orders

File print with preview

Network orders from a
Workstation

Settings

Configurations

Create / modify order
configurations including sub­configurations

Change the settings

MBL, PBL, Remote

Test

Machine settings

Test

− Save

Only shown when the screen is opened using Edit

− Save as

User name: maximum 20 characters, special characters not allowed:
„ / \ [ ] : ; | = + * ? < >

NOTE: Modifications become effective only after the next user login.

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Settings

Startup: Defining the Start Time / Standard User (Timer)

1. Touch:

• Settings

• Machine settings

• Startup

2. Define:

• Automatic Start

When you enter the start times, allow approximately one hour to preheat the
solutions and dryer to the correct operating temperature. Set Off for off days.

• Sleep mode / Shutdown

In sleep mode, the system is shut down with the Shutdown option in the End
of work menu. The main computer remains on for checking statistics. It is then
switched off automatically at the indicated time. Entering this switch-off time
activates the Sleep mode.

• Standard Login

Select a user in the user list to be logged in at the beginning of work.

• Automatic Login

Specify whether the user should be logged in automatically after switch-on, or
whether he must identify himself by a password.

• No operator actions

Shutdown when no operator action

If no entry is made for x hours (3 hours is the default setting) directly after the
start, the machine switches off automatically.

• Edit calendar

See Calendar: Defining Off Days on the next page.

3. Touch Save.

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Operator’s Guide

Calendar: Defining Off Days

1. Touch:

• Settings

• Machine settings

• Startup

• Edit calendar

2. Select year / month with the arrow keys.

3. Define off days; for example, company holidays

• Black for workdays

• Blue for off days

4. Touch OK.

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Settings

Installing the Software

1. Touch:

• Settings

• Machine settings

• Install software

2. Touch Load CD.

3. Touch Install.

Check if the settings were saved on an external data carrier.
If No, the operation is stopped.
If Yes, the input screen opens. Enter the serial number.

The software is installed and enabled. Then a new start is enforced.

4. Update the system software.

If the system does not function correctly afterwards, restore the status before the
update with the previous version.

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Operator’s Guide

Printer Settings

1. Touch:

• Settings

• Machine settings

• Printer

2. Enter the required information:

• Overlapping

Indicate by how many percent the digitized image is calculated greater than the
paper to be exposed. The range is 0 to 10%.

• Master Paper

Define the paper used most frequently as master paper. The MBL is performed
on this paper.

• Activate / deactivate Auto-MBL

• MBL maximum repetitions

If Auto-MBL has been activated, enter how often the MBL test should be
repeated automatically if the result is not within tolerance. The range is 1 to 10.

• PBL maximum repetitions

Enter how often the PBL test should be repeated automatically if the result is
not within tolerance. The range is 1 to 10.

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Settings

Paper Processor Settings

Setting the Replenishment Rates

NOTE:

It is not possible to modify the individual replenishment rates. The rates for
Color Developer, Bleach-Fix, and Stabilizer can only be increased or reduced
together at the same ratio. If one of the replenishment rates is changed, the
values of the other two solutions are changed in proportion.

CAUTION:

1. Touch:

• Settings

• Machine settings

• PP replenishment

If possible, do not change the preset (default) values. Modified
values should be reset to standard, if required.

2. Enter the required information:

• The replenishment rates (chemicals / water) for the normal replenishment are

indicated in the top part of the screen. More chemicals / water is replenished to
keep up the production stability in case of below average throughput. This
means that the normal replenishment rates are increased by the entered factor
for the increased or the maximum replenishment.

• The replenishment rates to be used depend on the production. The software

calculates daily the average throughput of the last 5 days and sets the
appropriate replenishment automatically. Increased replenishment is activated
for a throughput of less than 10 m

activated for a throughput of less than 5 m

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2

, and the maximum replenishment is

2

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Operator’s Guide

Production Balance – Digital

• At the first system startup or after the RP 30 Laser Printer has not been used

for some days, you must enter an initial value. Touch Activate normal repl.
After 5 operating days, the replenishment will be in accordance with the
throughput.

Replenishment Rates

Solution Time in seconds Replenishment rates

Developer 33

Bleach-fix 33

Stabilizer 69

60 ml/m

60 ml/m

100 ml/m

2

+ 140 ml/m2 water

2

2

1. Touch:

• Settings

• Machine settings

• Productions Balance

• Digital

2. Enter the required information for general machine settings, such as detail
contrast, sharpness – edges, and saturation.

NOTE: Changes in the production balance should only be made if after a longer

observation period and sufficient production experience it is clear that the
complete production must be corrected in one direction.

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Settings

Changes in the parameters shifts the printed results into one direction. For this
reason, only experienced operators should modify parameters.

• The settings influence all orders.

• Modifications are only effective after a new start.

• These settings are not considered in the backprint as the productions balance

defines the basic balance (0-value). Correction values entered later (for example,
by way of correction configurations or for image improvement) are added to this
0-value (up to ± 9 maximum) and can be included in the backprint. For color and
density corrections, the weighing depends on the entered correction impact (see
Impact).

IMPORTANT: Always leave all parameters in the production balance on 0. Define

necessary corrections only by way of the correction configurations,
which also lets you select the set values for the backprint.

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Operator’s Guide

Impact

Changes in the correction effect (only influences the color and density regulators):

• Presetting: 100%

• Range: 10 to 200%

The presetting of 100 should result in a correction density step of about 0.01D and a
color step of about 0.03D to 0.04D on the paper (always depending on the paper
gradation). The parameter changes are linear; a value of 50 halves the effect and a
value of 200 doubles the effect.

Basic setting of the system to modify the colors/density for the whole production: It is
effective for all color/density corrections, i.e. in all screens with regulators for yellow,
magenta, cyan and density. These corrections do not show in the backprint.

IMPORTANT: The correction effect should only be changed once in order to adjust

the fine grading or the extent of the correction to personal
requirements.
Seasonal changes (color dominant greens and whites) should be
compensated only by the corrections themselves, not by the
correction effect.
Shifting all 3 colors by the same extent and in the same direction has
no effect.

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Settings

Sharpness of Edges

This parameter is used for the correction of light/dark transition along edges, such as
a window in a building.

• Shifting towards +

The light/dark transition is emphasized, the edge appears sharper.

• Shifting towards –

The edge appears softer.

The impression of sharpness depends on the print size and the paper surface; a
special correction configuration should be set up for each print format and surface.

• Sharpening:

Only effective if there is sufficient contrast. If it is increased too far the result may
be artifacts; for example, thin white lines on dark branches appear artificial
("digital").
Blurred and unsharp exposures are not improved.

• Soft-focus effect:

For portrait pictures it may be beneficial to set up a correction configuration with
reduced sharpness (–2 to –4), for example to improve skin blemishes.

Saturation

This regulator is used for color prints to change the color saturation.
A slight increase in the color saturation may be an advantage for some prints, such
as for pictures with many colored areas. However, for faces an increase would
exaggerate the saturation. For a normal mixed production a value of 0 is the best
setting.

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