Troubleshooting Observable Errors - Kodak RP 50 2J0686 Operator's Manual

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Observation
• The printer is difficult to
calibrate.
• The printer calibration
values are not correct.
The prints have bands.
A print has a line on it.
The prints have a repeated
unfocused pattern on the
edges.
The edges are out of focus. The relative humidity level is too low
The prints have mottle on
them.
The prints have a light leak
exposure on them.
Paper slugs are on the
prints.
The rotor is hitting the
paper in the printer and
causing noise.
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Troubleshooting Observable Errors

Possible Cause
The processor specifications are not
correct.
• The processor is not calibrated.
• The processor has not been
maintained properly.
One or more of the crossover
assemblies in the processor is not
properly installed and is denting the
socks.
The printer was disturbed or
bumped during a writing sequence.
The processor is not making enough
prints to keep the socks balanced.
The circuit breaker was turned off
when paper was in the shoe.
The printer was disturbed or
bumped during the print cycle.
The roll of paper was dropped on its
edge.
for the paper to be stored in the
cassette for more than one day.
The processor needs maintenance.
The opening for the control strip
feed box is open.
Cassette opening exposed to bright
light.
There is too much chad in the chad
area.
The paper is not loaded correctly.
Possible Solution
Make sure that the processor is in control.
• Calibrate the processor.
• Make sure that the chemistry levels in the
processor tanks are correct.
• Run a control strip through the processor.
Install the crossover assemblies correctly.
NOTE: If necessary, replace the dented socks.
Do not disturb or bump the printer during a
writing sequence.
Leave the processor drive on.
• Do not turn off the circuit breaker when paper
is in the shoe.
• Do a shutdown prior to turning off the circuit
breaker.
Do not disturb or bump the printer during the
print cycle.
Load a new roll of paper.
Increase the humidity level in the room or store
the paper in a sealed plastic bag when it is not
being used.
• Top off the processor tanks more frequently.
• Turn on the processor drive for 10 minutes to
saturate the roller socks with chemistry.
• Leave the processor drive on when not
printing.
Close the opening for the control strip feed box
in the top cover of the processor.
Store and carry the cassette with the opening
facing down.
• Open the sheet transport door and remove
the chad from the chad area.
• Remove any small strips of paper from the
knife area.
Reload the paper.
October 2002