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KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Printer 20R

Operator's Guide
Part No. 6B6192

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  • Page 1: Kodak Professional Led Ii Printer 20R

    KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Printer 20R Operator’s Guide Part No. 6B6192...
  • Page 2 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2000 All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without permission from Eastman Kodak Company.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    The United States (47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B, FCC Class A, EMC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 4: Safety Regulations

    The exclamation point symbol (A) indicates that the user should refer to this guide for safety information. The hot symbol (B) indicates a hot surface area on the printer that should not be touched. The electrical hazard/shock warning symbol (C) identifies the possibility of electrical shock inside an area that should only be accessed by Kodak CES personnel.

  • Page 5: Warranty Information

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

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Removing the Supply Cassette ..................3-6 Loading the Paper ......................3-7 Attaching a Digital Paper Saver..................3-10 Installing the Loaded Paper Supply Into the Printer ............. 3-12 Installing the Takeup Cassette.................... 3-14 Preparing the Takeup Cassette ..................3-14 Installing the Takeup Cassette ..................3-15 Cinching the Media to the Cardboard Core ..............
  • Page 8 Selecting the Paper Load Option ................3-25 Changing the Paper Loading Option ..............3-26 Additional Paper Loss ....................3-26 Changing the Length of Paper Remaining on the Supply Roll ........3-26 Setting the Length of the Paper Trailer................. 3-27 Setting the Punches ..................... 3-27 Determining the Location of the Cut and Order Punches ........3-28...
  • Page 9 Printer Error Messages....................5-3 Miscellaneous Printer Error Messages ................5-8 Clearing Paper Jams ...................... 5-9 Troubleshooting Observable Errors................5-11 Additional Troubleshooting Tips for the Printer............. 5-13 Calibration Troubleshooting ....................5-14 Calibration Graph ......................5-14 Numbered Error Messages ..................5-14 Non-Numeric Error Messages ..................5-21 Getting Additional Help .......................
  • Page 10 Editing Information on the History Tab ..............C-26 Editing Information on the Paper Tab ..............C-27 Editing Information on the DP2 (Windows NT) or KPIS (Macintosh) Tab ..... C-27 Completing the Edit Configuration ................ C-31 Creating a Density File for Use with Calibration ............C-32 File Formats.........................
  • Page 11 Appendix E: Using the PHOTOSHOP Export Module ................E-1 Installing the Export Module ....................E-1 Hardware Requirements....................E-1 Software Requirements ....................E-1 Installing the Software ....................E-2 Printing Images ........................E-3 Dialog Boxes and Print Options ................... E-6 KODAK LED Main Dialog Box ..................E-6 Option Descriptions ....................

  • Page 13: About This Guide

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

  • Page 14: About Other Publications

    This software is usually installed by a Kodak representative. However, installation instructions are included in this Operator’s Guide. A PDF file of this Operator’s Guide is also included on the CD. You can find the latest software and documentation for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Printers on the Kodak Web site: www.kodak.com.

  • Page 15: Getting Help From Kodak

    • other Kodak products If you are calling for technical support, please know your printer’s K-Number. The K-Number label is attached to the front of the printer, next to the operator control panel. Product Literature The faxback number for product literature is 1-800-508-1531. You may call this number 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Emitting Diodes (LEDs). The printer uses KODAK PROFESSIONAL Digital Paper, in 10, 11, 12, 20 inch and A4 widths to create prints of 6.5 x 10 in. to 20 x 33 in. The images are wound onto a takeup roll which is then taken to an RA-4 processor for developing.

  • Page 18: Equipment Overview

    Introduction Equipment Overview paper supply printer Front View door paper takeup host computer and SCSI cable door (not included) front slack loop door operator control panel densitometer (not included) front door Rear View connector ports circuit breaker back door back slack loop door...

  • Page 19: Using The System

    If paper is loaded, when initialization is complete (3 to 4 minutes) the message “Status: ON LINE - Ready” appears on the OCP. Startup is complete and the printer is ready to print. Turn the host computer on; then go to the next page and calibrate the printer.

  • Page 20: Calibrating The Printer

    Using the System Calibrating the Printer You need to calibrate the printer when you start the system up each day. You also need to calibrate the printer when: • you change paper • print quality is questionable • the temperature at the site changes more than 5° F (2.8° C) •...
  • Page 21 Go Downloading LUTs and Sending Test Print highlights. If the configuration file specifies to Ask if processor is in control, the Process In Control dialog box appears. The processor is critical to printer calibration. You can calibrate the printer only if the processor is in control.
  • Page 22 Densitometer status icon on the LED Printer Calibration screen is highlighted. Go to “Obtaining Densities” on page 2-5. 6. If you selected Load Custom LUT in step 5, the Open dialog box appears. Select or type the name of the LUT file you want and click Open. September 2000...

  • Page 23: Obtaining Densities

    (refer to your densitometer manual for detailed instructions on using the densitometer): 1. Slide the lever on the densitometer to position 15. Align the edge of the test print with the lever on the densitometer. Gently feed the test print through the densitometer to scan the patches labeled “even”.

  • Page 24: Completing The Calibration

    Using the System 3. Slide the lever on the densitometer to position 30. Align the edge of the test print with the lever on the densitometer. Gently feed the test print through the densitometer to scan the patches labeled “both”.
  • Page 25 Using the System 2. If calibration is out of tolerance, it may be necessary to run four or more iterations of the calibration cycle to achieve a successful calibration. If the print densities are out of tolerance, a graph appears, allowing you to select the type of data and planes that you want to see displayed.

  • Page 26: Making Prints

    6. Select “Shutdown now” in the message display. 7. Press the Select key to begin the shutdown. NOTE: If any jobs are not complete, you will be asked if you want to delete the remaining jobs before you can select Shutdown.

  • Page 27: Hard Shutdown

    Using the System Hard Shutdown Use this method for shutting down the printer for an extended period of time (several days or longer). 1. Do a soft shutdown. See “Soft Shutdown” on page 2-8. CAUTION: Turn off the circuit breaker only after doing the soft shutdown.

  • Page 29: Operating Procedures

    3 Operating Procedures This section provides the information you need to operate the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Printer 20R. Topics include: Operator Control Panel (OCP) ................3-2 OCP Key/Light Descriptions ................3-3 Status Messages ..................3-5 Loading Paper Into the Supply Cassette ............3-6 Removing the Supply Cassette ..............3-6...

  • Page 30: Operator Control Panel (Ocp)

    The display on the OCP is a 4 line by 40 character liquid crystal display (LCD). An audible beeper is installed to the right of the LCD display. Each of the function keys also operates as the arrow key (selector) directly below it when Menu has been pressed.

  • Page 31: Ocp Key/Light Descriptions

    Offline mode after the current printing job has quit. On/Off Line Key This key toggles between the Online and Offline modes. If you press On/Off Line this key when the printer is in the Online mode, the printer goes into the Offline mode.

  • Page 32: Menu

    When the printer is offline, it cannot send jobs to the processor or accept jobs from the host. To take the printer offline, press On/Off Line on the OCP. If a job is printing when you take the printer offline, the job will complete printing.

  • Page 33: Status Messages

    Operating Procedures Status Messages Status messages display on the LCD display of the OCP to indicate the status or current state of the printer. Status Message/Printer State Definition status: ON LINE – Ready The printer is idle and ready to accept jobs.

  • Page 34: Loading Paper Into The Supply Cassette

    One 10- to 20-inch supply cassette and one 10- to 20-inch takeup cassette are included with the printer and are designed to hold rolls of paper that are 10-, 11-, 12-, 20-inch, and A4 widths. The supply cassette and takeup cassette are not interchangeable.

  • Page 35: Loading The Paper

    5. Remove the screw lock and the old cardboard core from the core support assembly. 6. Pull the metal spring for the screw adjuster away from the gear and slide the screw adjuster to the correct position until it locks into place in the detent.
  • Page 36 CAUTION: Loading paper into the paper cassette must be completed in a darkroom with the lights off. 7. Position the paper so that the lead edge of the paper is away from you. 8. Insert the core support assembly from the left side into the roll of paper as shown.
  • Page 37 Operating Procedures 12. Feed the lead edge of the paper through the slotted opening in the paper cassette. lead edge of the paper slotted opening image or emulsion side core support assembly (side without the gear) 13. Close the supply cassette and latch the supply cassette locks.

  • Page 38: Attaching A Digital Paper Saver

    1. Load the paper into the supply cassette. See “Loading Paper Into the Supply Cassette” on page 3-6. 2. If necessary, cut a straight edge on the lead edge of the paper that is coming through the slotted opening in the supply cassette.
  • Page 39 7. Fold the edges of the splice tape over the digital printer paper saver and the paper. 8. Cut a second piece of splice tape that is slightly smaller than the width of the paper. 9. Install the second piece of splice tape over the paper and the digital printer paper saver.

  • Page 40: Installing The Loaded Paper Supply Into The Printer

    2. Empty the punch chad tray. See “Removing the Punch Chad” on page 4-2. 3. Align the slot on the bottom of the supply cassette with the plate on the bottom of the shelf and slide the supply cassette into place on the shelf.
  • Page 41 11. Slide the lead edge of the paper under the feed roller and static brushes using both hands. Keep the paper flat until you feel it being pulled into the printer. Keep the left edge of the paper against the paper alignment guide.

  • Page 42: Installing The Takeup Cassette

    1. Unlatch the takeup cassette locks and open the takeup cassette. 2. Remove the core support assembly. 3. Move the screw adjuster to the correct position for the paper size that you are loading. Pull the metal spring for the screw adjuster away from the gear and slide the screw adjuster to the correct position until it locks into place in the detent.

  • Page 43: Installing The Takeup Cassette

    Installing the Takeup Cassette 1. Open the takeup door. If the takeup cassette is in the printer and has paper in it, remove it. See “Removing the Takeup Cassette” on page 3-20 or “Removing Exposed Paper from the Takeup Cassette” on page 3-21.
  • Page 44 Operating Procedures 3. Install the takeup cassette onto the cassette support arms. IMPORTANT: Check that the bearings on the cassette are seated in the support arms. clamping knob adjustable cassette support arm 3-16 September 2000...

  • Page 45: Cinching The Media To The Cardboard Core

    Operating Procedures Cinching the Media to the Cardboard Core Do the following to cinch (attach) the media (paper or digital printer paper saver) to the cardboard core: Cinching the Digital Printer Cinching Paper to the Paper Saver to the Cardboard Core...
  • Page 46 (e) Check that the right edge of the paper is still (d) Check that the right edge of the paper is still aligned with the flange and close to it.

  • Page 47: Unloading The Paper From The Printer

    To choose one of the above options, see “Unloading Paper” on page 3-23. Reaching the End of Roll of Paper When the end of the roll is detected, the remainder of the paper is wound into the takeup cassette and the message “Out of Paper...” is displayed on the OCP. See “Removing Exposed Paper from the Takeup Cassette”...

  • Page 48: Removing The Takeup Cassette

    WARNING: Move the takeup cassette from the printer to a table to load or unload paper. 1. Open the takeup door. 2. Remove the takeup cassette from the printer by lifting it off of the support arms by the cassette handles. CAUTION: Move the takeup cassette to a darkroom before removing the exposed paper.

  • Page 49: Removing Exposed Paper From The Takeup Cassette

    2. Unlatch the locks on the takeup cassette. lock (2) 3. Open the takeup cassette. 4. Tape the edge of the paper to the paper roll to prevent the paper from unwinding. 5. Remove the roll of paper from the takeup cassette.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Paper Hole Punchers

    • exposed paper from the core support assembly NOTE: After removing the screw lock, tap the screw lock end of the core to loosen the paper roll and make it easier to remove from the core support assembly.

  • Page 51: Using The Printer Features

    The printer enters its unload paper sequence. When the unload paper sequence is complete, the OCP returns to the main menu. 4. Select “Exit” to return to the OCP display. You will be prompted to load another roll of paper into the printer.

  • Page 52: Shutdown And Restart

    The optional paper loading feature, available on the OCP’s main menu, allows you to choose a loading option depending on your needs. The option you choose determines how much paper is used during the load and whether or not the first images from the shoe have cut or order punches.

  • Page 53: Paper Loading Options

    The 2-step paper loading process is used when you choose the “2-Step Dark” or “2-Step Light” option for paper loading. This process minimizes paper waste by printing on the paper before the paper is threaded to the takeup area and you cinch it onto the takeup cassette.

  • Page 54: Changing The Paper Loading Option

    Changing the Length of Paper Remaining on the Supply Roll The value displayed is the length of paper that is left on the supply roll or in the takeup cassette. This number should be edited when a new or partially used paper roll is installed in the printer.

  • Page 55: Setting The Length Of The Paper Trailer

    1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP. 2. Select “Printer”. 3. Select “Trailer”. 4. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select a new trailer length (from 0 to 3000 pixels). 5. Press Select to select/set the new value.

  • Page 56: Determining The Location Of The Cut And Order Punches

    Gutter Punch—controlled by a command sent from the host computer. See “Changing the Gutter Width” on page 3-35. This punch is on the same side as the cut punch and is 0.25 to 1.0 in. inside of the image (depending on the value of the gutter width).

  • Page 57: Using The Automatic Roll Id

    The roll ID includes the date, time, and roll ID number. The date and time are the date and time that the roll of paper was loaded. The roll ID is a three digit number. This number will automatically increment each time a new roll is loaded. During loading, this number will be displayed on the OCP.

  • Page 58: Setting The Page Starts Value

    Page Starts value to adjust the location of the image so that both edges of the image will print off of the paper. NOTE: The image width must be at least 76 pixels wider than the width of the paper to ensure a borderless print. For example:...

  • Page 59: Resetting The Defaults

    Operating Procedures 3. Adjust the page starts value to the calculated pixel value. If the white border is on the: • back edge—reduce the page start value by the pixel value • front edge—increase the page start value by the pixel value...

  • Page 60: Resetting The Copyright Detection Luts

    3. Select “SCSI”. 4. Select “SCSI Target ID”. 5. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select a new SCSI ID. Valid SCSI IDs are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. NOTE: Make sure the number you select for the SCSI ID has not been assigned to another device.

  • Page 61: Selecting A Modem

    6. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP. Checking the Modem Presence NOTE: This causes the printer to query the modem port for the presence of a modem. 1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP.

  • Page 62: Setting The Current Day

    7. Select “Page Spacing (pixels)”. 8. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select the value for number of pixels that you would like for the width of the space between the images. NOTE: This value must be a multiple of 8 between 8 and 248.

  • Page 63: Changing The Units Of Measurement For Paper Sizes

    8. Select “Exit” to return to the previous menu on the OCP. Changing the Gutter Width This feature allows you to change the location of the gutter punch that is sent by a command from the host computer. The gutter punch is made in the trail edge of the image.

  • Page 64: Setting The Copyright Detection Feature

    1. Select “Setup” from the main menu on the OCP. 2. Select “Printer”. 3. Select “Copyright Detection”. 4. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select “Always On”, “Always Off” or “Host Select”. Host Select Always On...

  • Page 65: Handling And Storing The Paper

    Regardless of the number of (or size of) the jobs in the printer waiting to print, jobs sent down with this option will be printed separately.

  • Page 66: Host Software Functions Supported By The Printer

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

  • Page 67: Maintaining The Equipment

    Replacing the Air Filter .................4-3 Maintaining the Printer Daily Maintenance Calibrating the Printer Calibrate the printer after every 8 to 10 hours of operation or when you change paper emulsions. NOTE: If the environmental temperature changes more than 5 Fahrenheit Celsius) since the printer was last calibrated, a calibration will be necessary to maintain the image quality of the prints.

  • Page 68: Removing The Punch Chad

    Maintaining the Equipment Removing the Punch Chad Remove and dispose of the punch chad from the punch chad tray in the paper supply area every time you add a new roll of paper to the printer. punch chad tray September 2000...

  • Page 69: Periodic Maintenance

    Maintaining the Equipment Periodic Maintenance Replacing the Air Filter The air filter under the shoe should be replaced approximately every 3 months. 1. Open the front door of the printer. 2. Pull back the spring fingers. 3. Remove the air filter.

  • Page 71: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    Miscellaneous Error Messages–indicates a problem with the printer has occurred that may or may not require you to call your service person. More than one problem can occur at a time, however, only the message for the first error will appear.

  • Page 72: Printer Paper Path

    WARNING: Do not touch the carriage. Use the translator knob to move the carriage. CAUTION: Do not use sharp objects on the shoe. Rotate the flop preventer knob to move the flop preventer out of the way before moving the carriage with the translator knob. punch...

  • Page 73: Printer Error Messages

    Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Printer Error Messages If the error message continues to occur after implementing the possible solutions from the table below, call your service person. Error Error Message Possible Cause Possible Solution Code not initialized Attempting to perform a function Reinitialize the printer.
  • Page 74 The front slack loop door was Close the front sheet slack loop door. open left open unit does not fit The sum of all the unit setups since Begin printing. the last print start exceeds 33 inches. unexpected knife Knife not detected at either end.
  • Page 75 • Remove jammed paper and unload jammed paper at the shoe the takeup cassette. entrance. • If you are using a digital printer paper saver and the paper jammed before it was cinched in the takeup cassette, wipe the paper saver with a damp, cloth to remove dust and static electricity.
  • Page 76 The deflector nip up switch was • Check for a paper jam at the sheet nip up not detected detected after moving the deflector transport area. to the down position.
  • Page 77 Possible Solution Code shoe exit nip made not The shoe exit nip made switch was Check for a paper jam in the shoe exit detected not detected after moving the shoe nip area. exit nip to the nip made position.

  • Page 78: Miscellaneous Printer Error Messages

    Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Miscellaneous Printer Error Messages Miscellaneous error messages indicate that a problem with the printer has occurred that may or may not require you to call your service person. Error Error Message Possible Cause Possible Solution Code door open, please close The paper supply door was left Close all doors.

  • Page 79: Clearing Paper Jams

    2. Cut the paper with a scissors or knife. cut here 3. Open the takeup door. 4. If the paper has not already been cut at the takeup cassette area, cut the paper with a scissors in front of the takeup cassette. cut here 5.
  • Page 80 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6. Pull the paper out of the printer from the paper supply area. NOTE: Follow the instructions for clearing paper jams on the paper supply door label. CAUTION: Do not use sharp objects when clearing paper jams.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting Observable Errors

    Increase the humidity level in the room or store focus. low for the paper to be stored in the the paper in a sealed plastic bag when it is not cassette for more than one day. being used. The prints have a light...
  • Page 82 “telescoping”. and the paper has “telescoped”. 4. When loading paper into the printer: • Paper was not straight when it • cut the corners of the lead edges of the was fed into the printer. paper at a 45 angle •...

  • Page 83: Additional Troubleshooting Tips For The Printer

    Be careful to correctly load, seat, and thread the paper into the paper cassettes. • Be careful to correctly close all doors prior to printing. Doors ajar or interlock switches that are not closed will prevent the printer from printing. •...

  • Page 84: Calibration Troubleshooting

    The graph below is an indication that the calibration performed was out of tolerance. This may be result from invalid densitometer readings. It is necessary to perform another calibration cycle if you see a graph that looks like the one above. Numbered Error Messages Error...
  • Page 85 Error Code /Status Possible Cause/Subsystem Possible Solution Code Message The following file already The system is trying to save to a • Delete the existing file. exists:_filename_. file that already exists. • Change the filename. There is not enough space to...
  • Page 86 An error occurred during • The cable between the printer • Check that all of the cables are communications to the and the host computer is worn. properly connected. following device: •...
  • Page 87 • An internal error occurred with • Restart the application. found _key_. the software. • Restore the key to its previous • One of the files was edited value. manually and a key was • If problem continues, call for changed.
  • Page 88 • Restart the application. software. • If problem continues, call for service. Element at row:_row_; An input file had incorrectly • Verify that you are using the column:_col_ formatted data in it at the location correct file. value:_val_ failed audit. indicated.
  • Page 89 An internal error occurred with the Restart the application. in new configuration file. software. 1005 Unable to save configuration The system is trying to save a file Remove any unnecessary files to file:_filename_. but there is not enough disk increase free disk space. space.
  • Page 90 1203 Error: Number of patches Unable densities on densitometer. Try adjusting frame counts or seen by densitometer is reread the density patches on the incorrect. densitometer. 1300 Values have not been loaded Matrix file missing. Create a new device.

  • Page 91: Non-Numeric Error Messages

    Error Message Possible Cause/Subsystem Possible Solution An underrun error occurred during • The cable between the printer • Check that all of the cables are communications to the following and the host computer is worn. properly connected. device. • One or more of the connections •...

  • Page 92: Getting Additional Help

    Your Kodak Sales Representative is the best source for information about the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Printer 20R. In addition, technical support is also available in the United States. Call Kodak’s Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-3Kodak3 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

  • Page 93: Appendix A: Ordering Supplies

    Appendix A: Ordering Supplies This appendix includes ordering information for Kodak accessories, supplies, paper, leaders and splice tape, and publications. Accessories Purchase these items through Kodak. Catalog Item Qty/Size Number X-RITE DTP—36 Densitometer 196–1119 US ROBOTICS-SPORTSTER 28.8 Modem 873–3743 10 - 20 Inch Paper Cassette 159–2971...

  • Page 94: Standard (U.s.) Paper

    12 in. x 262 ft.* KODAK PROFESSIONAL Digital Paper E, F, or N 20 in. x 262 ft. * NOTE: 12 in. x 574 ft. paper is not supported. Metric Paper Purchase these items through your Kodak representative. Surface Item...

  • Page 95: Leaders And Splice Tape

    Liberty Photo L-1211 Products* 20-Inch Digital Printer Paper Saver Liberty Photo L-1220 Products* * Call 1-800-572-3600 in the United States to order items through Liberty Photo Products. Publications Purchase these items through Kodak Parts Services at 1-800-431-7278. Part Number/ Item Qty/Size Catalog Number Operator’s Guide for the:...

  • Page 97: Appendix B: Specifications

    102 cm (40 in.) 149 cm (58.5 in.) 499 kg (1100 lbs) 517kg (1140 lbs)–with paper To move the printer through a 91 cm (36 in.) doorway, the following parts will be removed by a Kodak representative: • front printer door •...

  • Page 98: Site Requirements

    Operator and Service Access When fully assembled the equipment requires a minimum of 91 cm (36 in.) on each side to allow sufficient access for normal operator maintenance and for service. 2.2 meters + .3 meters (86 in. + 12 in.) .91 meters (36 in.)

  • Page 99: Electrical

    Specifications Electrical The KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Printer 20R is manufactured to operate within one of the following sets of power constraints or can be configured to do so by a Kodak representative: Power Nominal Voltage/Frequency Voltage Range Consumption 200 - 240V, 15A, 50/60 Hz,...

  • Page 100: Power Outlets

    Specifications Power Outlets A separate, dedicated power line with a 208 V, 15 amp dedicated receptacle is required for the printer. The outlets should meet the following standards: Item Printer Standard amperage 15 amp wire size 14 gauge or larger...

  • Page 101: Line Voltage

    The local utility company is required to deliver power usually within ±10% of the rated value to the main distribution panel in the building. Voltage then drops from there to the outlets where the equipment is connected. The total voltage drop is a function of the following factors: •...

  • Page 102: Power Receptacles (U.s. And Canada

    Specifications Power Receptacles (U.S. and Canada) Computer system branch circuit panel PRINTER NEMA Reference: Receptacle 6-15R Plug 6-15P NEUTRAL BUS (Isolated from power panel) GROUND BUS (Isolated from power panel) September 2000...

  • Page 103: Printer Power Receptacles (Europe

    Specifications Printer Power Receptacles (Europe) Computer system branch circuit panel CEE (7) 250,16A (1.5 mm ) CEE (7) NEUTRAL BUS 250,16A (Isolated from power panel) GROUND BUS (Isolated from power panel) September 2000...

  • Page 104: Telephone Line

    Specifications Telephone line A telephone line (with a RJ11C modular phone jack) must be installed within 3 m (10 ft.) of the printer to support the remote diagnostics. We recommend a high-grade analog service line. Densitometer An X-RITE DTP—36 Densitometer is required to calibrate the printer and for process control.

  • Page 105: Appendix C: Additional Calibration Information

    Power MACINTOSH System 7.5 or above • Minimum of 35 MB free disk space • 608 K free disk space for each of as many as six configured devices • 256 colors at 640 x 480 spatial resolution • CD ROM Drive WINDOWS NT Version •...

  • Page 106: Installation Procedure

    WINDOWS NT Version Under “Download File,” select KPRO Calibration Utilities. You can either save the installation file to a hard drive or run it directly from the Internet. If you choose to save the installation file to a hard drive, the Save File dialog box appears.
  • Page 107 A dialog box appears for you to designate where to install the calibration software. 8. Either accept the default path and folder or select another path and folder. 9. Click Finish or OK. NOTE: For Windows NT systems, the screen gives you the option of reading the readme file associated with your installed applications.

  • Page 108: Kodak Device Calibration Software

    Contains the icons that represent devices available for calibration Device Icon Represents a device that can be calibrated Status Bar Displays messages to the user to indicate actions that are occurring or the status of the occurring action and the currently selected device September 2000...
  • Page 109 Additional Calibration Information The table below defines the functions and their corresponding icons on the main window of the KODAK Device CalibrationSoftware. Menu Function Icon/Key Availability Description Access Operations Calibrate When the Passes control to the device is calibration software for the selected device;...

  • Page 110: Starting The Kodak Device Calibration Software

    WINDOWS NT Start menu. Device Calibration. Adding a Device To add a calibration device icon to the KODAK Device Calibration Software: 1. Select New from the File menu on the KODAK Device Calibration window. File menu September 2000...
  • Page 111 Additional Calibration Information The Create a New Device dialog box appears. 2. Enter the correct device settings. Use a unique identifying word for the device name. NOTES: The default SCSI ID for the printer is 5. The printer’s OCP menu displays the current SCSI ID for the printer.

  • Page 112: Editing The Log Settings

    Edit icon All devices must be deselected The Edit Configuration dialog box appears: 2. Edit the device settings as needed or click Default to refresh the screen with the default settings. The log operations/settings include: Device Setting Options Log Type...

  • Page 113: Updating A Device

    Additional Calibration Information Updating a Device To update or change the device name or the SCSI ID for any device: 1. Select the device by clicking once on the device icon on the KODAK Device Calibration screen. Edit icon Device icon 2.

  • Page 114: Deleting A Device

    1. Select the device by clicking on the device icon. Cut icon Device icon 2. Click the Cut icon. The following dialog box appears: 3. Click Yes to delete the files and directories for the selected calibration device. (Click No to stop the deletion process.) C-10 September 2000...

  • Page 115: Advanced Features Of The Led Ii Calibration Software

    20P/20R provides automated neutral density printer calibration and is designed to be used without assistance from technical experts. The advanced calibration features provided by this product enable you to customize the calibration of the printer. To use the advanced features, you should understand image science technology and the implications of manipulating neutral density calibrations.
  • Page 116 Additional Calibration Information Value Graph C-12 September 2000...
  • Page 117 Additional Calibration Information Difference Graph September 2000 C-13...
  • Page 118 Additional Calibration Information History Graph To view calibration graphs: 1. From the KODAK Device Calibration screen, double-click the device for which you want to view graphs. C-14 September 2000...
  • Page 119 2. Click the Graphs icon. One of the graphs appears; normally it is the Value graph. 3. Select the Graph Type that you want to view. When the graph appears, select the type of data and planes that you want to see displayed.

  • Page 120: Sending Luts

    Additional Calibration Information Sending LUTs The Send LUT to Printer feature allows you to overwrite the current LUT in the printer. You can create a valid printing LUT using an ASCII text editor. This option sends the selected LUT to the printer, overwriting any existing LUT.

  • Page 121: Sending Targets

    Additional Calibration Information The Send LUT to Printer dialog box appears. 3. Select one of the LUTs from the dialog box and click Load Selected LUT or click Load Custom LUT and follow the prompts to load a custom LUT. The LUT is downloaded to the printer, overwriting the current LUT.
  • Page 122 The LED Calibration Application screen appears. Send Test Target icon 2. Click the Send Test Target icon. The Send Target to Printer dialog box appears. (Both the Windows NT and Macintosh versions are shown here.) WINDOWS NT Version C-18 September 2000...
  • Page 123 Open dialog box appears. Select the file name you want, then click Open. MACINTOSH Version 3. Enter the desired settings and click OK to save the settings (or Cancel to keep the previous settings). The selected test target is sent to the printer.

  • Page 124: Editing The Calibration Configuration

    There can be only one set of configuration attributes for the printer calibration application at a time. If you make any changes to one or more of the tabbed screens and then click OK to save your changes, the changes will overwrite the previous attributes used for the automated calibration.
  • Page 125 The Edit Configuration screen appears with the Procedure tab displayed. Edit Configuration Screen for WINDOWS NT Systems Edit Configuration Screen for MACINTOSH Systems 3. To navigate among the tabs, click the tab you want and follow the instructions for updating the information for that tab. September 2000...

  • Page 126: Editing Information On The Procedure Tab

    Edit Configuration screen closes. Note that for Macintosh users only, you can click Default at any time to reset the attributes to their factory defaults and then click OK to save the defaults.
  • Page 127 1. Use the drop-down lists to change the Procedure information as needed. 2. If you have completed all editing of configuration information (including information on the other tabbed screens), click OK to save the changes and close the Edit Configuration screen.

  • Page 128: Editing Information On The Density Source Tab

    Density Source Port Indicates the name of the RS-232 port that the densitometer is connected to. This port is the source of the density data. The name of the port is specific to the computer system platform. Density Source File Indicates the filename for the source of density data.

  • Page 129: Editing Information On The Aim Tab

    Matrix? to successfully calibrate the printer should be reduced. Copyright Select the table to be used. This feature is available with Gen II LED Detection Table printers only. Only use this feature as instructed by Kodak. To edit the configuration information on the Aim tab: 1.

  • Page 130: Editing Information On The History Tab

    1. Change the History information as needed. 2. If you have completed all editing of configuration information (including information on the other tabbed screens), click OK to save the changes and close the Edit Configuration screen. NOTE: Click Cancel to cancel all changes made to the Edit Configuration screen and close the Edit Configuration screen.

  • Page 131: Editing Information On The Paper Tab

    Additional Calibration Information Editing Information on the Paper Tab The Paper tab allows you to specify the paper being calibrated. The value displayed in the example is the default setting. Attribute Description Paper Type Select either KODAK PROFESSIONAL Digital III Paper (Digital III) or KODAK PROFESSIONAL Digital PT 2976 Paper (2976).
  • Page 132 1. If DP2 is not already activated, click the Activate DP2 checkbox (click again to deactivate) so that the screen looks like the example above. 2. To change the DP2 Location, type a new directory name or click Browse and select another directory.
  • Page 133 Additional Calibration Information Editing KPIS Information (Macintosh Systems) If you are using the calibration output files with the KPIS system, it is necessary to activate KPIS and assign a filename and location to the output file. When you click the KPIS tab of the Edit Configuration screen, the following tabbed screen appears.
  • Page 134 Additional Calibration Information The display shows the Edit Configuration screen with the default settings for KPIS Location and KPIS Filename. 2. To change the directory for the KPIS file: a. Click KPIS Location. The display shows the Select KPIS Folder dialog box.

  • Page 135: Completing The Edit Configuration

    When finished, click OK to save the attributes. (Click Cancel to exit the screen without saving your changes. Macintosh users: you can click Default at any time to reset the attributes to their factory defaults and then click OK to save the defaults.)

  • Page 136: Creating A Density File For Use With Calibration

    Formats” below). The Kodak Calibration Software does not perform this function. 3. Move the density data file that you just saved to the folder or path selected on the Density Source tab of the Edit Configuration screen (see “Editing Information on the Density Source Tab” on page C-24).

  • Page 137: Installing The Densitometer

    4. Edit the attribute for the Density Source. Select the appropriate choice for your densitometer from the list. 5. Edit the attribute for the Density Source Port. Enter the name of the port that the RS-232 cable is connected to on the host computer system.

  • Page 139: Appendix D: Using The Image Print Server Software

    • applying a tone scale correction to images In addition, IPS Software allows you to monitor a specified file system or folder while waiting for TIFF images. Communication Channels Your computer can print to the 20P or 20R Printer through a SCSI connection only.

  • Page 140: Installing The Software

    Images placed in the Source Directory are automatically placed into the print queue. The images are then sorted by the date and time that they were placed in the Source Directory. Images are printed in the order that they are placed into the directory.

  • Page 141: Suspending And Resuming

    “suspended” state as if the Suspend button was pressed. While suspended, the application does not communicate with the printer for any reason. As a result, the status bars on the application will not reflect the accurate state of the printer.

  • Page 142: Enqueue Example

    Using the Image Print Server Software Enqueue Example 1. Select File->Enqueue from the menu bar for the main application screen September 2000...
  • Page 143 Using the Image Print Server Software The Enqueue dialog box appears. 2. Type a file name into the Image File text box or click the Browse button. 3. Click OK to close the Enqueue dialog box and to insert the specified file into the print queue.

  • Page 144: Dialog Boxes And Print Options

    Using the Image Print Server Software Dialog Boxes and Print Options This section describes the dialog boxes and print options for the KODAK Image Print Server Software. KODAK PROFESSIONAL Image Print Server Main Window: September 2000...

  • Page 145: Option Descriptions

    Using the Image Print Server Software Option Descriptions The main window allows you to choose the following options: Menu Access Button Icon Description/Function File Enqueue Displays the Enqueue dialog box and allows you to insert a new image into the print queue.

  • Page 146: Enqueue Dialog Box

    The selections/options that you can make from the Enqueue dialog box include the following: Image File Text Box— you may type in a name or browse the directory structure. OK—closes the dialog box and inserts the specified file into the print queue.

  • Page 147: Source Directory Preferences Dialog Box

    Punches—”Order Punch” places a punch between each order. “ID Punch” places a punch .25 in. inside each area to mark a gutter for the host image information. Tone Scale Correction—”Correction File” is the name of the file to use for the tone scale correction.

  • Page 148: Initialize Default Parameters Dialog Box

    The Image Print Server supports the TIFF tags listed below. The range of legal values for TIFF tags 256, 257, 258, 273, 278 and 279 are image dependent. If these values are incorrect, an error will occur while reading the image data and an appropriate error message will be placed in the log file.

  • Page 149: Appendix E: Using The Photoshop Export Module

    Hard disk space that is at least three times your image size • A standard SCSI terminator if you are daisy-chaining your external disk drive or other peripheral with the printer and you are not using a MACINTOSH IIfx Computer •...

  • Page 150: Installing The Software

    The Adobe Photoshop window appears. It should look similar to the one shown below. 2. Insert the Host Software CD (included with your printer) into the CD drive. 3. Double-click the CD icon on your desktop. 4. Double-click on the Macintosh folder.

  • Page 151: Printing Images

    Do the following to print an image. See page 6 for details. 1. Start PHOTOSHOP and open an image file. NOTE: Make sure the image is in the RGB Color mode. If the image is not in the RGB Color mode when you try printing the file, you will receive an error message.
  • Page 152 Using the PHOTOSHOP Export Module To select another printer: 1. Click Select. The Select a KODAK LED Printer dialog box appears. 2. Select the printer by clicking the appropriate button. 3. Click OK. September 2000...
  • Page 153 Using the PHOTOSHOP Export Module The KODAK LED Printer main dialog box appears. 4. Make the remaining print option choices to meet the needs of your print job from the KODAK LED Printer dialog box. See “Dialog Boxes and Print Options”...

  • Page 154: Dialog Boxes And Print Options

    Reprint— allows you to print the last page sent to the printer. The last page sent remains in the buffer until the printer is shut off, the computer is restarted, or the next page is sent. If a page is not stored on the selected printer, the printer ignores the request.

  • Page 155: Other Options

    End Order—Inserts an end of order punch on the paper web after the page you are about to send. NOTE: The ID and end order punches may be on the same side or on the opposite sides of the paper, depending on how your printer is configured.

  • Page 156: Page Layout Attributes

    Center—centers the image within the specified border. Border—specifies the number of pixels of white border that should surround the image on the page. This box is only active when the center box (above) is checked. Scale 200%—allows you to scale the image 200%.

  • Page 157: Option Descriptions

    Using the PHOTOSHOP Export Module Option Descriptions The following are descriptions of the options in the Select a KODAK LED Printer dialog box: Update—refreshes the screen and replaces any information that has changed. Cancel—closes the Select a KODAK LED Printer dialog box without changing the current printer selection.

  • Page 158: Option Descriptions

    Printer Information—describes the state of the selected proofer. The color of the status field appears black if the proofer is idle, red for error conditions, and blue if the printer is processing or printing. Information includes the printer model, print media, print location, amount of RAM installed on your system, and the printer version number.

  • Page 159: Other Problems

    This message occurs when the selected printer is not connected or is turned off when Print is selected. Click OK to return to close the error dialog box and return to the print dialog box. The number of border pixels exceed the maximum printer page size, reduce the number of pixels.

  • Page 161: Index

    5-14 to 5-21 difference graph C-13 when to calibrate 2-2 dimensions B-1 cancel key 3-3 DP2 file name, attribute in configuration file C-28 cancelling jobs 3-4 DP2 location, attribute in configuration file C-28 cassette DP2 tab of calibration configuration C-28...
  • Page 162 Kodak Device Calibration Software C-4 to C-32 features, accessing 3-23 see also device calibration software file formats C-32 KPIS file name, attribute in configuration file C-29 density data C-32 KPIS location, attribute in configuration file C-29 IPS D-10 KPIS tab of calibration configuration C-29 to C-31...
  • Page 163 3-3 printing starting deferred or buffered jobs 3-4 printer 2-1 images, Export Module E-3 starting device calibration software C-6 printing aims, attribute in configuration file C-25 status messages 3-5 prints, borderless 3-30 prints, making 2-8 September 2000 Index-3...
  • Page 164 Index supply cassette installing 3-12 units of measurement for paper sizes 3-35 loading paper 3-6 unloading paper 3-19, 3-23 removing 3-6 updating a calibration device C-9 using the image print server (IPS) D-2 takeup cassette installing 3-14 value graph C-12...
  • Page 166 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester, New York 14653 U.S.A. KODAK CANADA INC. Toronto, Ontario M6M 1V3 Canada Kodak, Portra, Supra, Gold, Ektacolor, Prime and Kodak Professional are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company ©Eastman Kodak Company, 2000 Printed in U.S.A.

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