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- Page 1 Versamark DS5600 Series Printing Systems Operator Guide 0114332-603...
- Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the contents of this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Eastman Kodak Company shall not be liable for any errors or for compensatory, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this document or the examples contained herein.
- Page 3 Scope This guide describes how to operate the Kodak Versamark DS5600 Series Printing Systems. These printing systems produce letter-quality, variable data images using continuous inkjet technology at up to 500 fpm (150 mpm) with print resolutions of 240x240, 240x480, 300x300, or 300x600 dots per inch (dpi).
- Page 4 Scope Text Notations This manual uses the following typographical conventions. This style Refers to Text displayed by the software. Ready Anything you type, exactly as it appears, whether referenced in text or at a prompt. Special keys on the keyboard, such as enter, alt, and ENTER spacebar.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1. Overview DS5600 Configurations..................11 DS5600 Components ..................13 System Controller..................13 Print Stations ....................14 Printheads .....................15 Fluid Containers ....................15 System Operation ....................16 Chapter 2. Operation System Preparation .....................18 Startup Procedures....................19 System Connections ..................19 Startup Sequence ..................20 Controller Operation ....................21 Menus and Screens ..................22 Device Configuration ..................24 Database Configuration ................25 Job Selection....................26... - Page 7 Figures Figure 1.1 DS5600 printing system configuration ...........12 Figure 1.2 DS5600 components, single DT3 system........13 Figure 1.3 DT3 Print Station ................14 Figure 1.4 Typical ink-jet printing system............16 Figure 2.1 Connections, CS150 controller on DT3 cabinet......19 Figure 2.2 Network hub and power connections, DT3 print station ....20 Figure 2.3 Main screen, CS150 software............21 Figure 2.4...
- Page 9 Tables Table 1.1 Printhead performance ..............15 Table 2.1 System status display summary ..........34 Table 2.2 Control menu functions ..............36 Table 2.3 Service menu function ...............37 Operator Guide...
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Page 11: Chapter 1. Overview Ds5600 Configurations
Station The narrow-format printers support the following printheads: • Kodak Versamark DH5222 Printheads, which has a 2.13" (5.41 cm) print array and prints resolutions of 120x120 or 120x240 dpi • Kodak Versamark DH5340 Printheads, which has a 1.07" (2.71 cm) -
Page 12: Figure 1.1 Ds5600 Printing System Configuration
The DS5600 series printing systems are identified as: • Kodak Versamark DP5630 Printing System Narrow-format printers and one or two DP5600 series print stations with DH5300 Printheads •... -
Page 13: Ds5600 Components
The system can include the following additional components: System enclosure (same used for the Kodak Versamark DS5000 • Series Printing Systems) • Computer mounting shelf (used only on a Kodak Versamark DT3 Print Station) • Second, third, or fourth narrow-format printer •... -
Page 14: Print Stations
Chapter 1. Overview DS5600 Components Print Stations The Kodak Versamark DP5600 Print Station is a new component used only in the DS5600 Series Printing Systems. The DP5600 consists of a fluid controller for the printhead (DH5300, DH6240, or DH6300) and an operator terminal for the print station controller software. -
Page 15: Printheads
Chapter 1. Overview DS5600 Components Printheads The printheads used in the DS5600 series have the performance characteristics listed in Table 1.1. Table 1.1 Printhead performance Print width Resolution (dpi) Speed Model (fpm) Nominal Exact X axis Y axis DH5340 1 inch 1.06 inch (2.69 cm) DH5222... -
Page 16: System Operation
Controller Software or Kodak Versamark CS400 System Controller Software in a wide-format printing system such as the DS6240. The Compact DS Main Board in the DT3 functions as the Kodak • Versamark CD120 Data Station or Kodak Versamark CD130 Data Station in a wide-format printing system. - Page 17 Chapter 2. Operation Operation of a Kodak Versamark DS5600 Series Printing System consists of the following procedures: • System Preparation • Startup Procedures • Controller Operation • Print Station Operation The Kodak Versamark CS150 System Controller Software is used to control the system.
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Page 18: Chapter 2. Operation System Preparation
Chapter 2. Operation System Preparation System Preparation Before the system can print, the following CS150 software procedures must be completed: • Set up production printers • Configure databases • Create print layouts All these procedures are described in the CS150 online Help. Access this information from any screen by selecting the Help button (shown below on the production “Dashboard”... -
Page 19: Startup Procedures
Narrow-format printers should be powered-up normally before the controller is started. For a system a with DS5000 series enclosure, startup is done exactly the same as described in the Kodak Versamark CS150 System Controller Software Getting Started Guide. Review the following procedures before starting the system initially: •... -
Page 20: Startup Sequence
Chapter 2. Operation Startup Procedures The DS5600 series controller on the DT3 cabinet requires the following connections: • Input power • Monitor • Keyboard • Mouse • Feature key (see note below) • Data source One input from the customer data source is required. The data source is typically a LAN or network drive. -
Page 21: Controller Operation
Chapter 2. Operation Controller Operation Controller Operation When the controller powers up, the CS150 software main screen appears (Figure 2.3). Figure 2.3 Main screen, CS150 software This section gives an overview of the software and five basic operating procedures: • Menus and Screens (overview) •... -
Page 22: Menus And Screens
Chapter 2. Operation Controller Operation Menus and Screens Operation of the system from the CS150 is done using selections under the following main menu buttons: The selections have the following functions: Production Used to select the files needed to print a job and do all other basic operating procedures. - Page 23 Chapter 2. Operation Controller Operation Help Accesses online help. See “Using Online Help” on page 30. Clear messages Removes any active messages. Changes the text to Dutch. Changes the text to English. Changes the text to German. Changes the text to French. Changes the text to Spanish.
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Page 24: Device Configuration
Select Service dialog appears (Figure 2.6). Unknown Figure 2.6 Select service setup window, CS150 software 3. Select Kodak Service and click OK. The Service Dialog appears. 4. Select the correct IP address for the device from the drop-down menu and then click OK. Note:... -
Page 25: Database Configuration
Chapter 2. Operation Controller Operation 5. Enter an appropriate device name and click OK (the example screen below shows a DP5640 on port 192.168.200.32 named 5640-32). 6. Repeat the configuration steps for each device in the system. 7. Select File Export System Information (or press C + S) and create a new system information file (*.bwi) or save the existing file. -
Page 26: Job Selection
Chapter 2. Operation Controller Operation 9. You can view a database record by entering its relative number in the Current record number box. You can also specify the code page you want to be used for fields of type “string.” Finally, you may be able to select a database Index. -
Page 27: Job Printing
Chapter 2. Operation Controller Operation 4. To create a new job setup, or change the setup to add necessary fields to the labels, drag the selected fields from the Field List and place them in the template (Figure 2.9). Figure 2.9 Configuring New Fields 5. - Page 28 Chapter 2. Operation Controller Operation The Production window has the following buttons and field groups: Close Ends the current activity for running the print job and returns you to the Dashboard window. Starts printing a job. If necessary, any printers required are brought to ready before printing begins.
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Page 29: Figure 2.11 Run Window, Cs150
Tutorial” and the Help topic “Printing a job” in the CS150 online Help. For reference, see also: • CS150 Getting Started Guide Kodak Versamark Font Tools Getting Started • 2. Click on Run to print the job. The Run window appears and the job begins to print. -
Page 30: Using Online Help
Chapter 2. Operation Controller Operation Using Online Help Online Help is available from any window (see the example windows below). Use the following steps to access the online Help: 1. Select Help in the lower right corner of the work area. Production Dashboard Help button... -
Page 31: Print Station Operation
Chapter 2. Operation Print Station Operation Print Station Operation The CS150 cannot control or display status information about a Kodak Versamark DT3 Print Station or wide-format printhead (Kodak Versamark DH5300, Kodak Versamark DH6240 or Kodak Versamark DH6300). The DT3 must be controlled using its operator terminal. One DT3 operator terminal can share the PC used by the CS150, but the second DT3 has its own separate PC. -
Page 32: Screen Displays
Chapter 2. Operation Print Station Operation Screen Displays The DT3 print station software displays menu screens and status screens. The following sections describe these two types of displays. Menu Screens The DT3 print station software has a simple menu tree made up of four menu screens (Figure 2.13). -
Page 33: Status Screens
Chapter 2. Operation Print Station Operation Status Screens Status screens display when you select a function listed on the Control Menu or Service Menu. Status screens display information only; no control functions are available on a status screen. Help information is available on any status screen (press ). - Page 34 Chapter 2. Operation Print Station Operation During operation, the following status displays should be monitored: Eyelid Status Shows data station or print station eyelid control. Remote Eyelid is data station control and Local is print station control. Function Status Displays the function name. When the display flashes, the function is active;...
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Page 35: Control Menu Procedures
Chapter 2. Operation Print Station Operation Control Menu Procedures Use the Control Menu (Figure 2.16) to access the primary screens used for operation and to access the other menus. Figure 2.16 Control Menu, DT3 print station software CONTROL MENU ** Function Selections Ready Clean... - Page 36 Chapter 2. Operation Print Station Operation Table 2.2 summarizes all the Control Menu selections and procedures. Caution: A Shutdown MUST be done before quitting, or an ink spill at the printhead can occur. Table 2.2 Control menu functions Function 1 Ready Brings the printhead to normal operational condition.
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Page 37: Service Menu Procedures
Chapter 2. Operation Print Station Operation Service Menu Procedures Use the Service Menu (Figure 2.19) to access functions used for operator maintenance procedures. Check with a service technician before starting these procedures. Some service procedures require specific information about the system, for example: when using a standard ink there are 15 steps in the Ready - Steps function, but with a special ink, there could be more steps. -
Page 38: Parameters Menu Procedures
Chapter 2. Operation Print Station Operation Table 2.3 Service menu function (Continued) Item Description 7 Sequence Allows you to review the current values, times, and states for print station valves, summary motors, and sensors. Selecting this item displays the Sequence Summary screen. The following sequences can be selected: •... -
Page 39: Pressure Adjustment
Chapter 2. Operation Print Station Operation The following sections describe how the functions of these parameters. Pressure Adjustment This procedure should only be done to match adjacent printhead ink coverage. Consult a service technician before adjusting pressure. Caution: Do not change the center point of the pressure by more than 1.5 psi (10.3 kPa). -
Page 40: Stim Adjustment
Chapter 2. Operation Print Station Operation Stim Adjustment Stim and stim gram adjustment should be done only by a trained service technician. It is never required as part of normal operation. Stim Phase Adjustment The phase setting may require adjustment when the print station reaches a maximum operating temperature, or if the operating environment changes significantly. -
Page 41: Standby
Chapter 2. Operation Print Station Operation 9. Print test patterns at the expected job speed. Check the results for pickout and dark defect. Caution: Do not change the center point of the pressure by more than 1.5 psi (10.3 kPa). Note: The range of 10 VDC above and 10 VDC below the center point for equal a total range of 20 VDC. - Page 42 Chapter 2. Operation Print Station Operation Use the following selections on the Setup Menu only after consulting a service technician. These parameters should never require adjustment during operation. PH Height Used to provide the height of the printhead above the base of the print station.
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Page 43: Figure 3.1 Print Station Operator Terminal Screen Display
Chapter 3. Messages This chapter provides responses to common messages that appear on the print station operator terminal during operation. For a complete list of print station messages, refer to the print station Service Guide. The print station software displays active text and messages in higher intensity or with reversed colors (Figure 3.1). -
Page 44: Chapter 3. Messages Message Displays
Serious errors cannot be cleared by pressing . If such an error occurs, contact your service technician or contact Kodak technical support. Figure 3.3 Error message during startup < Print Station Initialization > Disk Drive check... - Page 45 Chapter 3. Messages Message List Check Ink Reorder Number Explanation: The ink was changed recently, and the print station determined that the difference in concentration was too great to correct by adding ink or replenisher. Possible cause: 1. software configuration; 2. resistivity sensor;...
- Page 46 Chapter 3. Messages Message List Ink Level LOW Explanation: Ink level is below normal operating limits. The print station will automatically add fluids when the operating state allows refilling. Action: 1. None required unless this message displays for more than an hour. The problem is corrected when “Ink Level OK”...
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Page 47: Chapter 4. Operator Maintenance
Daily Maintenance For Kodak Versamark DH5222 Printheads and Kodak Versamark DH5340 Printheads, the following tasks should be done as needed or every 8 hours of run time, whichever is more frequent. -
Page 48: Weekly Maintenance
If cleaning fails to restore the original appearance of the filter, replace it. Note: The filter bracket is mounted horizontally on the Kodak Versamark DT3 Print Station (Figure 4.2), but vertically on narrow-format printers. The removal and cleaning procedure is the same for both filters. - Page 50 Eastman Kodak Company 3000 Research Boulevard Dayton, OH 45420 U.S.A. © Kodak, 2010 TM: Kodak, Versamark To learn more about solutions from Kodak, visit graphics.kodak.com. Subject to technical change without notice.