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  • Page 1: Laser Printer

    RP 30 LASER PRINTER OPERATOR'S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Operator’s Guide KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer P/N 6B7444 December 2002...
  • Page 3 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2002 All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without permission from Eastman Kodak Company.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Table of Contents...
  • Page 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 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 6: Regulatory And Safety Information

    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 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 7: Regulatory Compliance

    Hot surface. Allow the surface to cool before you touch it. Risk of electrical shock. To avoid shock, do not remove the panel. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 8: Laser Compliance And Safety

    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: Labels on the equipment identify the laser and the laser module.

  • Page 9: Certification Labels

    Operator’s Guide Certification Labels Non-interlocked Panel Label Aperture Label KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 10: Laser Source Label

    Regulatory and Safety Information Laser Source Label Locations of Laser Safety Labels (side) KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    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.

  • Page 12: Handling Of Processing Chemicals

    Assistance from Kodak For more information on waste management and recycling, visit www.kodak.com/go/kes. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Regulations and requirements regarding the proper disposal of photographic processing effluents vary by region and by locality. Use cold water for rinsing all containers.

  • Page 13: Safety Precautions For The Handling Of Chemicals

    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. Be certain to follow these guidelines for the safe handling of chemicals in the equipment working area.

  • Page 14: Warranty Information

    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.

  • Page 15: Limitations

    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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 16: Chapter 1 Introduction

    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 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 17 Operator’s Guide KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 18: Using The Documentation

    NOTE: IMPORTANT: CAUTION: WARNING: DANGER: KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Contains parenthetical (information-only) material. This is the least urgent type of notice. Contains information essential to correct operation of the equipment. Indicates the potential for damage to or from the equipment.

  • Page 19: Safety Precautions

    Storage Temperature: 2 – 10ºC (35 – 50ºF) Relative Humidity (for open packages): 50 – 60% To avoid visible changes in the photographic paper, do not store the paper at temperatures above 30ºC (86ºF). KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 20 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 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 21 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 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Overview

    Components The KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer consists of three main components. Main computer – controls the complete program and generates print data. A touch-screen monitor is connected to the main computer. Printer – prepares and transports the paper size to be printed and uses a laser to print the digital image on paper.
  • Page 23 6 Dryer 7 Order sorter 8 Main switch, ground fault indicator (GFI) switch 9 Drain valves for the chemical overflow 10 Right-hand paper magazine 11 Lane distributor 12 Transport unit 13 Left-hand paper magazine KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 24: Product Description

    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...

  • Page 25: Functional Procedure

    Functional Procedure 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...

  • Page 26: Printer

    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.

  • Page 27: Sorter

    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). KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 28: Densitometer

    Overview Densitometer The built-in densitometer (1) above the dryer automatically measures the test print. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 29: Switching On The Equipment

    Switching On the Equipment IMPORTANT: Before switching on the equipment, insert the paper magazines, 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.

  • Page 30: Manual Switch-On

    Overview 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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-11...

  • Page 31: System Start

    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. 2-12 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 32: Start Screen

    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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-13...

  • Page 33: End Of Work

    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. 2-14 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 34: Shutting Down

    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...

  • Page 35: Manual Shutdown

    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. 2-16 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 36: Emergency Reset

    The equipment is now shut down and switched off. Emergency Reset CAUTION: 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.

  • Page 37: Operating Controls

    The timer lamp (2) lights if the system is in the timer mode after Shutdown. 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. 2-18 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 38: Touch-Screen Monitor

    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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-19...

  • Page 39: Screen Structure

    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. 2-20 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 40: Information Area

    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.

  • Page 41: Chapter 7 Correcting System Conditions

    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. 2-22 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 42: Touch-Sensitive Buttons

    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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-23...

  • Page 43: Pop-Up Windows

    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. 2-24 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 44 Overview An Info pop-up appears to provide additional status information. A Query pop-up appears to let you avoid potential problems. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-25...

  • Page 45: Input Screen

    The OK button is the means for you to terminate your entry and return to the previous menu. 2-26 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 46: Numeric Keypad

    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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-27...

  • Page 47: Menu Overview

    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. 2-28 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 48: Print Mode Menu

    Overview Print Mode Menu KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-29...

  • Page 49: Settings Menu (Without Machine Settings)

    Operator’s Guide Settings Menu (without Machine Settings) 2-30 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 50: Settings Menu (With Machine Settings)

    Overview Settings Menu (with Machine Settings) KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-31...

  • Page 51: Test Menu

    Operator’s Guide Test Menu 2-32 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 52: End Of Work Menu

    Overview End of Work Menu Status Information / Help Menus KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-33...

  • Page 53: Info

    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.

  • Page 54: 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.

  • Page 55: Info Paper Processor

    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. 2-36 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 56: Info Order

    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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-37...

  • Page 57: Version Info

    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. 2-38 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 58: 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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 2-39...

  • Page 59: Help

    Touch this button to view the Operator’s Guide. Touch Close to return to the screen where you touched ?. NOTE: In the Help window, i and Stop are accessible; however, the menu bar is not accessible. 2-40 to go back. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 60 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 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 61 Operator’s Guide KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 62: Chapter 3 Chemicals

    1. Support the cover with one hand. 2. Press the unlocking lever (PUSH) and carefully close the cover. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer A risk of injury is possible if the wet section cover is unlocked (PUSH is pressed) unintentionally. The lock engages only in the...

  • Page 63: Rinsing The Tanks

    Crimps Air bubbles To prevent contamination of the chemistry, always fill the tanks in the following order: Thoroughly rinse the containers used for the preparation with cold water after each preparation of a solution. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 64: Mixing The Tank Solutions

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

  • Page 65: Bleach-Fix

    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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 66: Installing The Racks And Bringing The Tank Solutions To Temperature

    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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Tank Temperature ºC 40.0 +/- 0.3...

  • Page 67: Other Operations To Be Performed Prior To Production Start

    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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 68: Chapter 4 Settings

    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 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 69 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 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 70: From The Order Receipt To The Finished Print

    Creating a user with password, language, user rights Creating sub-configurations Combining sub-configurations to order configurations: Single, Package Creating a backup copy of the settings and configurations KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Initiated using the following buttons Settings Machine settings Startup Settings Machine settings...

  • Page 71: Operator

    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 –...

  • Page 72: Preparation Of The Print Configuration

    Preparation of the Print Configuration Settings Machine Settings Paper surfaces Paper settings Settings of cut lengths Test Perform MBL/PBL with laser point KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Settings Machine Settings Define user ? Import indexprint layouts Import combiprint layouts Print settings Order...
  • Page 73 Settings Machine Settings Surfaces edit new Set switch for cassette coding surface Save as Enter name Return Paper settings KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer e.g. ⌧ Switch 5 Switch 6 e.g. Select "fine grained" PFDF e.g. "fine grained new"...
  • Page 74 Set switch for cassette coding Save Return Select paper width in mm Edit Save KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer edit new Set switch for cassette coding Save as Enter paper width in mm Settings of cut Return...
  • Page 75 Order edit new Select film mask Select film type Select type of config. Select PpF Select Index print /off Select back print/off KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer e.g. "Flie print" e.g. "File print" e.g. "Single" e.g. "1" e.g. "Index_152_ 102 neutr."...
  • Page 76 Select back print/off Adjust correction/off Select auto save/off Select border new/off Select exposure/off Select (FF) Paper configuration/off KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Adjust e.g. correction/off "off" Select auto e.g. "off" save/off Select border e.g. new/off "10" Select e.g.
  • Page 77 Enter name 4-10 Select P Paper configuration /off Select P Paper length/off Select P adjust to ... Save as Enter name Save KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Fill print size to paper Adjust shorter side Adjust longer side...

  • Page 78: Settings

    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.

  • Page 79: Entering Names

    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. 4-12 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 80: Entering Numbers

    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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-13...

  • Page 81: Machine Settings

    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 4-14 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 82: Machine

    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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-15...

  • Page 83: Defining Surfaces

    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. 4-16 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 84: Defining Paper 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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-17...
  • Page 85 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. 4-18 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 86: Coding The Paper Magazine

    (279 mm) 12.0 inch (305 mm) 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.)

  • Page 87: Defining Cut Lengths

    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. 4-20 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 88: User Interface

    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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-21...

  • Page 89: User Administrator: Defining Users And User Rights

    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. 4-22 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 90 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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-23...
  • Page 91 (loaded from data carriers) Preview File print with preview Network orders Network orders from a Workstation Configurations Create / modify order configurations including sub- configurations Machine settings Change the settings MBL, PBL, Remote Test KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 92: Startup: Defining The Start Time / Standard User (Timer)

    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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-25...

  • Page 93: Calendar: Defining Off Days

    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. 4-26 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 94: Installing The Software

    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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-27...

  • Page 95: Printer Settings

    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. 4-28 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 96: Paper Processor Settings

    10 m activated for a throughput of less than 5 m KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer If possible, do not change the preset (default) values. Modified values should be reset to standard, if required.

  • Page 97: Replenishment Rates

    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.
  • Page 98 (see Impact). IMPORTANT: Always leave all parameters in the production balance on 0. Define KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer necessary corrections only by way of the correction configurations, which also lets you select the set values for the backprint.

  • Page 99: Impact

    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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 100: Sharpness Of Edges

    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. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-33...

  • Page 101: Sharpness Of Grain

    Structures appear sharper. Shifting towards – Structures appear softer. Corrections YMCD Color / density corrections Value range -9 to +9 The effect of the correction input depends on the setup of the Impact parameter. 4-34 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 102: Digital Order Settings

    Remote Order File Print Defines an external storage location within the network where image files for the File print / Remote order print mode are stored and can be accessed by the RP 30 Laser Printer. (Access by way of When File print / Remote orders is started, the system automatically connects to the specified computer / drive.

  • Page 103: Remote Order Autosave

    Remote Order Autosave Defines an external storage location within the network, where to the RP 30 Laser Printer copies and saves the image files if the Autosave function is activated. Computer name See Remote Order File Print above. Resource name See Remote Order File Print above.
  • Page 104 The PDM (PFDF Data Manager) manages the order files. It saves digital orders (images and PFDF information) until a receiving station such as the RP 30 Laser Printer calls them. In network connections with several input devices, the D-Bridge should be installed...

  • Page 105: Other Settings

    The order number displayed for the operator can change the printing of an order in File print mode. Automatic The order number in the File print mode is assigned by the system and cannot be changed by the operator. 4-38 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 106 Backprint parameter in this menu. dTFS Preselection Presetting of the use of dTFS in the File print mode. If the parameter is activated dTFS is available for selection in the order menu, otherwise it is not available. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-39...

  • Page 107: Print Configurations

    Print Configurations 1. Touch: Settings Print configurations 2. Enter the required information. 4-40 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 108 Single, Package, Reproduction Order configurations are combined on the basis of the other configuration types. For this reason, these sub-configurations must be created first. A sub-configuration can be used in any number of order configurations. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-41...

  • Page 109: Creating, Editing, And Deleting Configurations

    In some configuration menus the Film mask field is displayed. Here the meaning of this term is “image source.” For the RP 30 Laser Printer, only one image source can be set up, which is File print. This parameter has a fixed allocation and cannot be changed.

  • Page 110: Editing A Configuration

    Instead, select another configuration to replace the deleted one. Sub-configuration used in the order configuration Order configuration Single used in the order configuration Package 3. To exit the screen without modifications, touch Cancel. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-43...

  • Page 111: Paper Configurations

    Order menu. Creating a Paper Configuration 1. Touch: Settings Print configurations Paper New or Edit 4-44 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 112 The switch positions are defined under Settings / Machine settings / Surfaces and Paper settings. They cannot be modified here. IMPORTANT: Each switch combination of the magazine switches may only be 3. Touch Save or Save as. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer used ONCE. 4-45...

  • Page 113: Backprint Configurations

    The print field is 2 x 40 characters. Positions not used are filled with points. 1. Touch: Settings Print configurations Backprint New or Edit 2. Select File print from Filmmask. 4-46 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 114 Here the meaning of the term "Film mask" is "image source." For the RP 30 Laser Printer, the image source File print is fixed and cannot be changed. 3. Create backprint text with a combination of the machine-generated parameters and additional operator comments.
  • Page 115 Detail contrast For example, "C 2 4 N 1" would indicate the following corrections: Color/density: –3 Sharpness - edges: +2 Saturation: +4 Sharpness - grain: 0 Detail contrast: +1 4-48 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 116: Correction Configurations

    Correction Configurations The options the RP 30 Laser Printer offers to improve the image can be combined in special configurations, named and saved, for certain subject groups (snow shots) or certain customers. Correction configurations are only effective in the File print mode.
  • Page 117 For explanations of the function of these corrections, see Production Balance – Digital on Page 4-30. These corrections appear in the backprint if backprint text was selected. See Backprint Configurations on Page 4-46. 4-50 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 118: Autosave Configurations

    Print configurations Autosave New or Edit 2. Select the type of Autosave configuration. The three types exclude each other. As a result, only the selection box belonging to the selected type is active. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-51...
  • Page 119 As the storage capacity of the selected medium cannot be changed, the resolution of the image is automatically adapted to fit the desired number on the medium. High number Low number 4-52 low resolution high resolution KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 120 Selection of a local drive (floppy) or external drive. The folder defined and shared in the menu Settings / Machine settings / Network orders / Remote orders: Autosave is offered. Resolution Four different resolutions are offered. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-53...
  • Page 121 This marking allows an automatic further processing of the files by way of the programs connected with the PDM, such as writing to a CD. 3. Select Save or Save as. 4-54 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 122: Front Print Configurations

    Front print configurations let you expose free text on the front of the print. 1. Touch: Settings Print configurations Front print New or Edit 2. Select Font, Size and Position. 3. Touch Font color or Background color. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-55...
  • Page 123 4. Select the color and press OK Select the color and press New. Modify the red, green, blue color parts in the next screen to create the desired color and press OK twice. 5. Select Save or Save as. 4-56 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 124: Order Configurations

    2. Select Film mask. The software is used for configuration with and without a scanner. The term "Film mask" in the RP 30 Laser Printer stands for "Filter". The associated configurations, previously created, are listed. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 125 The printed image corresponds precisely to the original. For deviating sizes, there is a border or loss of image information. Application example: Prints created with programs such as Photoshop or shots artificially falsified. 4-58 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 126: Creating A Single Configuration

    Adjust: shorter side / longer side: The image is kept; the cut length is variable. One side of the digital image is adjusted to the paper width, either the shorter side or the longer side. 8. Select Save or Save as. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-59...

  • Page 127: Creating A Package Configuration

    1. Select Film mask and Film type. In the RP 30 Laser Printer, both terms correspond to the term Image source. 2. Set the Configuration type to Package. 3. Select sub-configurations or set to OFF.

  • Page 128: Reproduction

    3. Select Backprint or set to OFF. 4. Select PpF (number of prints per frame). The default value is 1. 5. Specify Paper configuration and Cut length. 6. Select Save or Save as. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-61...

  • Page 129: Configuration Types In The Order Configuration List

    Black-and-White and Sepia Prints Automatic conversion of color information in the original to black-and-white or sepia is not possible. The original file must be converted outside the RP 30 Laser Printer, using Photoshop or a comparable program. 4-62 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 130: Defining A Configuration As The Standard Configuration

    Standard configuration. This standard configuration is shown at the top of the configuration list and is used automatically: After the start After changing the print mode Activate Standard in the desired configuration (near the bottom of the screen). KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-63...

  • Page 131: Saving And Loading Settings And Configurations

    All files of the drive / directory a listed on the left side; on the right side, there are the existing backup files. The file name is an indicator for what is saved. 3. Select Save or Save as. 4-64 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 132: Load Settings

    Load Settings 1. Touch: Settings Load settings 2. Mark the desired information by checking the box. 3. Select a medium, if necessary, a directory and a file name. 4. Select Load. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 4-65...
  • Page 133 Daily Calibration Without the MBL...5-8 Calibration of New Paper, Emulsion Changes, or Correction of a Paper Channel (Not Master Paper)...5-9 Calibration of New Paper, Emulsion Changes (Master Paper)...5-9 Completion of the New Calibration...5-9 Testing the Paper Processor... 5-10 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 134 Operator’s Guide KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 135: Chapter 5 Tests

    – with respect to each other. The result of a successful calibration is the neutral appearance of the grayscale on the last test print. You can perform tests for the RP 30 Laser Printer before or during production. For example, a Paper Balance (PBL) test is required when paper with a new emulsion number is inserted.

  • Page 136: Prerequisites For Mbl And Pbl Calibration

    2. Use the Information (i) button to check that no paper is in the paper transport of the printer and the paper processor for the MBL and the PBL calibration. 3. Check that there is enough paper in the magazine for the two tests (approximately 3 m [40 in.]).

  • Page 137: Pbl Test With Laser Point

    Select the desired paper from the drop-down list and adjust the “Max. Density” and “Color Balance” as needed. Click Save, and then Close. The values shown above are for KODAK PROFESSIONAL Digital III Papers. Different values will be required for new paper types as they are introduced.

  • Page 138: Printing An Mbl Test

    You can use the Settings menu (see Chapter 4) to set up how often the automatic MBL should be repeated if the values continue to be out of tolerance after retries. The number of retries can be from 1 to 10. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 139: Procedure For The First Machine Operation Or After New Software Installation

    6. The printer is now calibrated for all paper styles. You can now start the production process. 7. After the PBL has been printed for all paper types, make a database backup so that the values can be loaded back into the equipment, if needed.

  • Page 140: Daily Calibration With The Mbl

    In this case, the MBL corrections cannot show exactly the same effect for all papers. Only very few paper channels are used. If the required conditions for working with the MBL cannot be met. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 141: Calibration Of New Paper, Emulsion Changes, Or Correction Of A Paper Channel (Not Master Paper)

    1. Print a PBL with laser point on the master paper. 2. Print an MBL. 3. Immediately print a PBL with laser point for all papers other than the master paper. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 142: Testing The Paper Processor

    The following working temperatures must have been reached: Dryer There is no order in process. Use KODAK PROFESSIONAL Pro Strips for Process RA-4 (Catalog No. 129 8587). 1. Check that the processing temperatures have been reached. 2. Unlatch and remove the control strip box (1) from the lane distributor.
  • Page 143 5. Place the control strip box in the holder provided for this in the lower area of the lane distributor. 6. Close the printer door. 7. Touch: Continue (to transport the control strip into the paper processor), or Cancel (to terminate the operation) 8. Evaluate the process control strips. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 5-11...
  • Page 144 Operator’s Guide 5-12 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 145 Image Editing and Special in All Print Modes with Preview ...6-22 Image Editing...6-22 Color / Density Corrections ...6-22 Cropping ...6-22 Image Improvement...6-23 Special (Text) ...6-23 Saving Processed Images as Files ...6-24 Images in the Network...6-24 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 146 Network Orders ... 6-25 Operator-Controlled Start... 6-25 Automatic Start ... 6-26 Printing Network Orders... 6-26 Finishing Print Orders ... 6-26 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 147: Chapter 6 Production

    3. Insert the four fingers of the paper guides in the notches corresponding to the paper width. Check that all four fingers are in the correct notch. NOTE: The structure of the notches helps to find the correct position. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 148 5. Move the guides to the correct width. 6. Adjust the guides in the other section of the magazine in the same way. NOTE: If several paper types are used, we recommend preparing several magazines for each paper width. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 149: Putting Paper In The Magazine

    IMPORTANT: Avoid fogging of the leading paper edge. 6. Rewind the paper after closing the magazine by rotating one of the gears on the side of the magazine opening until the magazine latch locks. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 150: Coding The Paper Magazine

    12.0 inch (305 mm) NOTE: The table shows the Kodak standard. If necessary, change the switch allocation for the paper widths and surfaces. See Paper Widths Not Yet Coded on the following page. A maximum of four different surfaces can be used equally for all widths.

  • Page 151: Paper Widths Not Yet Coded

    2. Use New to store the old code of the 82 mm paper for the new paper width. Create configurations with the new paper width (for example, with a cut length of 171 mm). KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 152: Changing The Paper Magazine

    You have inserted a new paper roll, or There is a paper jam length by moving the paper to the cutter and back. To prevent the paper from becoming fogged, make sure the middle printer door remains closed during this procedure. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 153: Order Processing

    The number you enter is incremented for each order that follows. Automatic Order Number The first order always starts with 1. The entered number is automatically incremented for each order that follows. The number cannot be changed. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 154: End Of Order (Automatic / Manual)

    An automatic end of order occurs: When you change to another print mode When the film Stop key on the screen is touched Touch the End of order button to initiate a manual end of order. 6-10 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 155: Print Modes

    Network orders: Digital orders completely prepared on a workstation are sent by way of a network to the RP 30 Laser Printer to be printed. The start is either automatic (during times when there is no operator action) or operator-initiated.

  • Page 156: Printing File Print

    Printing File Print Prerequisites The RP 30 Laser Printer only accepts jpg, bmp and uncompressed tif file formats. Save any files created with Adobe Photoshop to one of these formats. Digital cameras have Gamma values between 1.8 and 2.2. The RP 30 Laser Printer prints with a Gamma of 1.8.

  • Page 157: Dtfs

    Images taken with one camera, for example, if the storage medium of the camera is used Orders with at least 5 exposures (below 5 exposures, the dTFS has no effect) Images with “amateur-like” characteristics File Print KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer black gray white extreme blue, etc.

  • Page 158: Selecting The Configuration Type For An Order

    Package 6-14 All prints of the order are printed in the same format. A package has several single order configurations combined so that different formats are printed of every image file of an order. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 159: Reproduction

    You must convert the image file externally using a PC and a program such as Photoshop. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer For images created with programs like Photoshop or shots artificially falsified. The image files of an order are printed without the automatic image improvement and without image size adaptation so that the prints correspond precisely to the original.

  • Page 160: Changing The Configuration And The Order Number

    Other settings for prints per frame and border, selection of other matching configurations: back print including free text, correction, autosave, front print (IX240) and selection of type of adjustment. For package configurations index layout, autosave, back print including free text 6-16 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 161: Selecting A Different Configuration

    You can change the order number only if Manual order number has been selected (under Machine settings / Other settings). 1. Touch the Change? Button. 2. Enter the desired order number by way of the numeric keypad in the display and confirm with OK. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 6-17...

  • Page 162: Loading Image Files From Data Carriers

    Also see the following sections: Saving Digital Orders on Page 6-19 Loading Saved Digital Orders (File Prints) on Page 6-19 Printing File Prints without Preview on Page 6-20 Printing File Prints with Preview on Page 6-21 6-18 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 163: Saving Digital Orders

    5. If necessary, touch the current configuration and select a different configuration from the list or Change configuration (for this order). 6. If necessary, change the order number. 7. Activate / deactivate dTFS. 8. Activate / deactivate Preview. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 6-19...

  • Page 164: Printing File Prints Without Preview

    4. After printing: a. Pack the prints and data medium, if requested, in an order envelope. b. Take the prints from the sorter. c. Take the data medium from the drive (DVD/CD-ROM, Zip). 6-20 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 165: Printing File Prints With Preview

    All corrections, etc.—except the enlarged view—are kept for all other prints of the order up to the next modification. Print & Stop The current frame is printed. It remains marked so that other modifications and further prints can be made. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 6-21...

  • Page 166: Image Editing And Special In All Print Modes With Preview

    The box can be positioned anywhere in the image. 2. Select Crop position. 3. Enter Crop size in percent. 4. Validate the setting with OK or Cancel. 5. Use Reset Crop to go back to the complete image information. 6-22 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 167: Image Improvement

    14. Touch Color and select a color in the next screen or create a new one (modify the color components). 15. Touch OK. The Special screen appears again. 16. Touch OK to return to the preview images or the enlarged view. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 6-23...

  • Page 168: Saving Processed Images As Files

    4. Touch OK. Images in the Network Image data is sent to an external computer or workstation by way of the RP 30 Laser Printer’s Ethernet interface, and from there by way of a data network such as the Internet.

  • Page 169: Network Orders

    Network Orders RP 30 Laser Printer can be connected with several workstations in the lab by way of a PDM server. These workstations can send completely prepared orders to the equipment for printing at any time. Every one of these orders consists of the corresponding image files and an order description file containing information about the back print text, print size, number of prints/image, configuration, etc.

  • Page 170: Finishing Print Orders

    After printing is completed, pack the prints and data medium, if requested, in an order envelope: 1. Take the prints from the sorter. 2. Take the data medium from the drive (DVD/CD-ROM, Zip). 6-26 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 171: Error Handling

    Paper Jam in the Print Engine...7-16 Paper Jam between the Transport Unit and the Lane Distributor...7-18 Paper Jam in the Lane Distributor...7-19 Paper Jam between the Lane Distributor and Sheet Transfer...7-20 Paper Jam in the Paper Processor ...7-21 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 172 Operator’s Guide KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 173: Chapter 7 Correcting System Conditions

    KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer When shutting down the RP 30 Laser Printer, always use the End of Work – Shutdown function. Never switch off the RP 30 Laser Printer with the main breaker because this may: Reduce the service life of the blue/green laser considerably because the laser fan does not remain on to cool the laser.

  • Page 174: Reset With The On Button Or Stop Button On The Screen

    The reset pop-up window opens, with Yes and No buttons displayed. 3. Wait until the paper transport in the printer is empty and all prints are in the paper processor. Otherwise, there will be a risk of a paper jam.

  • Page 175: Error Handling

    3. If required, touch the Stop button on the screen, wait until the paper transport of the printer is empty, and touch Yes to initiate a reset. The screen remains gray during the reset procedure. The duration is approximately 3 minutes.

  • Page 176: Image Processing Errors

    Paper Processor Errors Some errors cause the printer to stop. If paper is still in the transport area of the printer, it must be removed before the work can be continued. If an error occurs during a reset, a message appears indicating unresolved errors.

  • Page 177: Printer Errors

    Help texts for the error messages can be displayed as follows: Touch the ? button to open the Help screen. Touch the Error Help Index button to open the alphabetic list of the error messages. Select the error message and its associated help text. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 178: Removing Paper Jams

    3. When you locate the paper jam, always try to pull the paper out in the direction of the paper advance. To avoid injury, be careful when working around the toothed belts, sharp corners, and sharp edges in the printer area. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 179: Paper Jam In The Printer Section

    3. Touch the modules in the graphic one at a time to find the locations. Paper Jam in the Printer Section If a paper jam occurs in the printer section, any sheets in front of the print engine will not be transported any further. Behind the jam position, all sheets in or behind the print engine are automatically transported into the paper processor.

  • Page 180: Paper Jam In The Transport Unit

    Paper jams may occur in three positions in the transport unit: Paper transport at the bottom Paper transport at the top Sheet bridge 7-10 If a paper jam occurs, always withdraw the print engine first before pulling out the transport unit. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 181: Paper Transport At The Bottom

    4. Pull the flap (3) up and slowly lower the bottom part. CAUTION: KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer When you return the flap (3) to the operating position, it must be flush to the side of the transport before you close the lever (2).

  • Page 182: Paper Transport At The Top

    With the print engine pulled out, the locking mechanism opened, and transport unit pulled out: 1. Lift the top guide plate on the shafts marked red, and fold it up. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the top paper transport. 7-12 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 183: Sheet Bridge To Transport Unit

    With the print engine pulled out, the locking mechanism opened, and transport unit pulled out: 1. Open the guide plate for the sheet transport and remove the paper. 2. Turn the button (see arrow) on the sheet turnover and remove the paper. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 7-13...

  • Page 184: Transfer/Takeover Sections Between Transport Unit And Print Engine

    For paper jammed in the print engine: 1. Remove the guide plate at the top (1) and/or the bottom (2), pressing the toggle of the guide plate down (1) or up (2). 2. Remove the paper. 7-14 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 185 Correcting System Conditions For paper jammed in the transport unit: 1. Leave the transport unit in the printer. Do not pull it out. 2. Remove the paper. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 7-15...

  • Page 186: Paper Jam In The Print Engine

    Paper Jam in the Print Engine 1. Pull out the print engine. a. Open the left-hand side door. b. Open the locking mechanism using the two 2 levers (1). c. Pull out the print engine (2) completely. 7-16 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 187 3. Unlock (2) the bottom belt assembly (1) and fold it down. 4. Remove the paper from the print roller (3). 5. Verify that all belts of the lower belt assembly and the print drum sit correctly. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 7-17...

  • Page 188: Paper Jam Between The Transport Unit And The Lane Distributor

    3. Turn the hand wheel (1) at least 10 turns to advance the sheet into the lane distributor. 4. Remove the guide plate (1). Pull the 2 push buttons to open them. 5. Remove the paper. 7-18 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 189: Paper Jam In The Lane Distributor

    2. Open the locking (fastening screw) and pull the lane distributor out towards you. 3. Pull each of the two push buttons (1) to open them. 4. Remove the guide plates. 5. Remove the paper. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 7-19...

  • Page 190: Paper Jam Between The Lane Distributor And Sheet Transfer

    6. Mount the unit again. Be careful of the two locking bolts (4) on the right-hand side wall. CAUTION: 7-20 If the paper is damaged (torn, squeezed) when it is pulled out, mechanical damage cannot be ruled out. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 191: Paper Jam In The Paper Processor

    Pull out the racks to remove the jammed paper: 1. Open the cover. 2. Open the rack locking lever. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Risk of injury is possible if the wet section cover is unlocked unintentionally (when PUSH is pressed).
  • Page 192 6. Lift the BX (bleach-fix) rack far enough so that the hinged holding plate can rest on the metal bracket to let the chemical solution drip from the rack. 7-22 Chemical splashes may stain the covers. Use the splash guard (1) or remove splashes immediately with water. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 193 Right-hand Side Wall, Dryer and AC Power Supply of the Paper Processor ...8-25 Cleaning the Paper...8-32 Cleaning / Replacing the Air Filters ...8-32 Cleaning the Guide with the Feed Chute ...8-33 Cleaning the Rubber Transport Belts ...8-34 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 194 Maintenance When Required... 8-37 Consumables... 8-39 Chemicals ..8-39 Air Filters ..8-39 Other Consumables ... 8-39 KODAK PROFESSIONAL Digital III Paper... 8-40 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 195: Chapter 8 Maintenance

    Maintenance Schedule and Maintenance Intervals Daily Weekly Monthly WARNING: KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer When Maintenance jobs to be performed by the customer required Perform process control on the paper processor Transport unit: Remove paper dust Single sheet buffer and sheet bridge: Remove paper dust...

  • Page 196: Daily Maintenance

    The nominal processing temperatures of the solutions have been reached. There is no order in process. You use KODAK PROFESSIONAL Pro Strips for Process RA-4 (Catalog No. 129 8587). 1. Unlatch and remove the control strip box (1) from the lane distributor.
  • Page 197 3. Close the printer door and touch: Continue (to transport the control strip into the paper processor), or Cancel (to terminate the operation) 4. Evaluate the process control strips. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 198: Weekly Maintenance

    Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable liquid. It can cause eye irritation and dry skin. Wash your hands with soap and water after you perform maintenance procedures. Refer to the manufacturer’s material safety data sheet (MSDS) for additional safe handling and first aid information. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 199: Single Sheet Buffer And Sheet Bridge

    6. Push the cover plate of the single sheet buffer (SR) into the holding brackets (2) at the back, and fasten it at the front by snapping in the quick-action lock. 7. Push in the transport unit and lock it. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 200: Print Engine

    3. Press down the toggle on guide plate (1), press up on guide plate (2), and remove the two guide plates. 4. Remove the paper dust with a vacuum cleaner. 5. Insert both guide plates again. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 201 Maintenance 6. Clean the light barriers with a brush or compressed air spray: Beginning of Line – BOL (1): Start of exposure (accessible from outside) Beginning of Page – BOP (2): Paper tip detection KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 202 Operator’s Guide 7. Open the belt assembly. 8. Remove the paper dust with a vacuum cleaner. 9. Close the belt assembly again. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the transport belts are not shifted. 8-10 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 203: Lane Distributor

    7. Clean the transport rollers. 8. Push in the unit and tighten the locking screw. 9. Vacuum the cabinet. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Be careful to avoid risk of injury caused by toothed belts that may run in the marked area.

  • Page 204: Sheet Transfer

    Note the two locking bolts (4) on the right-hand side wall. 7. Mount the cover by holding the latch in the open position and lowering the cover. NOTE: Make sure that the transport belts are not shifted. 8-12 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 205: Cleaning The Paper Processor: Cd Feed Unit, Tank Crossovers, And Squeegee Unit And V Wipers

    Crossovers, and Squeegee Unit and V Wipers WARNING: IMPORTANT: CAUTION: KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Risk of injury is possible if the wet section cover is unlocked unintentionally (when PUSH is pressed). When opening the cover: Check that the cover lock fully engages in vertical position.

  • Page 206: Removing The Cd (Color Developer) Feed Unit

    2. Fasten the splash guard at the front to protect the tank area from chemical splashes. 3. Release the tabs and grasp the CD feed unit, remove it, and put it in the lab basin. 8-14 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 207: Removing The Tank Crossovers

    Working from left to right, put each of the 5 tank crossovers in the lab basin. 1. Grasp the tank crossovers by the tabs. 2. Remove the crossover. 3. Set the crossover in the lab basin. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 8-15...

  • Page 208: Removing The V Wiper And Squeegee Unit

    1. Clean the CD feed unit and tank crossovers. a. Clean the rollers in the lab basin with a soft brush. b. Clean the paper slide surfaces with a lint free cloth. 8-16 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 209 Observe the attached color markings / numbering when reinstalling the tank crossovers and the squeegee unit. Check that the latches of the units snap in and are flat against the housing. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Do not damage the wiper edges of the V wiper. Check for damage.

  • Page 210: Cleaning The Chemical Filters

    2. Reinstall the chemical filters in the color-marked order. 8-18 The risk of fire exists if the level switches become defective. Have defective level switches replaced immediately. Do NOT attempt to repair them. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 211: Cleaning The Filters In Astor And Water Inlets

    3. Remove the filters and rinse them in running water. 4. Reinstall the filters. IMPORTANT: 5. Open the drain valves again. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Close the water tank cover (3) before beginning this procedure. Do not mix up the ASTOR filters with the water filters. ASTOR...

  • Page 212: Cleaning The Densitometer Calibration Plate

    4. Clean the guide plates with a damp lint free cloth. 5. Fasten the densitometer unit again with the knurled screws. 6. Fasten the cover of the paper outlet. CAUTION: 8-20 Have a service technician replace any damaged calibration plates. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 213: Cleaning The Transport Belt Of The Print Chute

    Cleaning the Transport Belt of the Print Chute Use a cloth and warm water. 1. Clean the transport belt (1) with a damp cloth. 2. Wipe the print chute (2) with a damp cloth. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 8-21...

  • Page 214: Monthly Maintenance

    The sensor will be calibrated after pressing OK. NOTE: The Reset reference and Reset calibration buttons are used to enter the standard values of the database. 8-22 40 °C ± 0.3 38 °C ± 2 37 °C ± 2 65 °C KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 215: Below The Cutter Unit

    3. Remove all water and insert the dry filter in the filter holder. 4. If the air filter is extremely dirty, replace it. 5. Fasten the filter holder again. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Let washed filters and filter mats dry well before reinstalling them.
  • Page 216 Operator’s Guide 8-24 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 217: Right-Hand Side Wall, Dryer And Ac Power Supply Of The Paper Processor

    1. Blow out the air filters from the inside with compressed air, or wash them in warm water if they are very dirty. 2. Replace very dirty air filters together with the holder. 3. Put the air filter in the holder and insert the holder again. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 8-25...
  • Page 218 Risk of injuries exists if the cover of the wet section unlocked accidentally or carelessly. See the Warning under Cleaning the Paper Processor on Page 8-13. Wear protective gloves and goggles when performing this procedure. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 219: Cleaning The Processing Racks

    3. Open the rack locks. Lift the racks SB1 to SB4 and let the excess chemical solution drip from the racks. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Wear protective gloves, a rubber apron, and goggles when you clean the processing racks.
  • Page 220 13. Check the drains at the back of the tanks. Remove any crystallization that may be there. 14. Insert the cleaned racks slowly into the tanks in the correct order. 15. Clean the CD feed unit, the crossovers and the squeegee unit and put them back. 8-28 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 221 16. Before mounting the squeegee unit, put back the protective plate underneath. 17. Close the processor cover. Arrow, white KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Hinged holding plate, on the CD and BX racks 8-29...

  • Page 222: Cleaning The Dryer Rack

    MBL (Master Balance) in order to prevent a paper jam. On Monday before starting to work, wipe off all deposits on the feed rollers and the feed plate with a damp cloth. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 223 10. Push the dryer rack in the dryer cabinet and fasten it with the knurled screw. 11. Put back the covers. Turn the locks through 90°; push them in up to the locking point. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 8-31...

  • Page 224: Cleaning The Paper

    2. Remove the holder (1) from the fan housing. 3. Wash the filter mat if it is not very dirty. 4. Replace very dirty air filters. 5. Put the filter in the holder and insert the holder again. 8-32 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 225: Cleaning The Guide With The Feed Chute

    2. Wipe the rear guide plate and the removed plate with a damp lint free cloth. 3. Put the guide plate in the supporting brackets, push it down and fasten it (1). KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 8-33...

  • Page 226: Cleaning The Rubber Transport Belts

    Rubber transport belts for poster sizes (1), above the densitometer: Clean the visible part of the transport belts with a damp cloth. 8-34 Only clean the rubber transport belts and the rollers in the paper outlet unit while the transport is switched off. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...
  • Page 227 4. Clean the dust in the output area with a vacuum cleaner. 5. Clean the four light barriers in front of the output rubber rollers with a brush. 6. Put back the guide plate and fasten it safely with the quick-action locks. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer 8-35...
  • Page 228 Operator’s Guide Transport belt of the print chute Clean the transport belt (1) with a damp cloth. 8-36 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 229: Maintenance When Required

    1. Unscrew the locking screw (1, red) of the lane distributor. 2. Pull out the unit on the telescopic rails. 3. Unscrew the knurled screws (2) and remove the top cover of the back printer. 4. Remove the ink ribbon cartridge by slightly pushing in both sides (3).

  • Page 230: Emptying The Effluent Tanks

    Check the pan (2): If it is full although the customer emptied the tanks always in time, a technician must be called. The hose systems could be defective. KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer...

  • Page 231: Consumables

    Consumables Chemicals Air Filters Other Consumables KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Chemicals KODAK EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 75 KODAK EKTACOLOR RA Developer Starter Air Filter Annual Air Filter Kit Consumable Chemical Filters Backprinter Cartridges KODAK PROFESSIONAL Pro Strips for Process RA-4 CAT No.

  • Page 232: Kodak Professional Digital Iii Paper

    8.9 x 176 20.3 x 88 21 x 80 25.4 x 88 27.9 x 88 30.5 x 88 KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 Laser Printer Catalog No. 871 5989 896 8570 892 4664 180 0036 855 1392 855 6276...
  • Page 234 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester, New York 14653 U.S.A. Kodak and Kodak Professional are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. © Eastman Kodak Company, 2002 Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 235 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Kodak Professional Division Rochester, New York 14650 www.kodak.com/go/professional © Eastman Kodak Company, 2002. TM: Kodak, Kodak Professional P/N 6B7444...

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