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Thank you for purchasing the KIP 3100 Multi-Function Printer. This USER'S MANUAL contains functional and operational explanations for the KIP 3100. Please read this USER'S MANUAL carefully before using the Printer. Please keep this USER'S MANUAL for future reference. 1. When this product is installed in North America.
Safety Warnings The following warnings are very important in order to safely use this product. These notes are important in preventing danger to the operator or operation of the printer. The following symbols are found throughout the USER’S Manual and have the following meaning: WARNING This WARNING mark means that there is a possibility of death or serious injury if you ignore or do not follow the said instruction.
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WARNING Ground the product with a correct ground source or you may be electrically shocked. 1. The Power source should be as follows: In U.S.A. : 120V plus/minus10%, 50/60Hz, 15A or higher In Europe : 220-240V plus6% or minus10%, 50/60Hz, 10A or higher 2.
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CAUTION Do not install the printer in a humidified room or a dusty room. Also, do not install the printer on an unstable floor as injuries may occur. 1. Unplug the printer before you move it. The power cord may be damaged and it may result in a fire or electric shock.
60cm / 24” or wider (Rear) 45cm / 18” 45cm / 18” or or wider wider KIP 3100 (Front) 70cm / 28” or wider (1 Roll Deck) 90cm / 36” or wider (2 Roll Decks) Chapter 1 Before Use...
1. 2 Originals Prohibited from Duplication It is not necessarily allowed to copy every kind of original. You may be punished by the law if only you possess the copy of some kind of original. We recommend you to consider enough before you copy such original. [Originals prohibited from copying by the law] 1.
1. 3 Features (1) KIP 3100 Digital Printer is a single footprint Multi-Function Printer which can copy, scan and print large format documents. Some of these features may be optional. (2) The operation speed is 80mm/sec or up to 5 “D” size prints / minute (landscape).
1. 4 Specifications 1. 4. 1 General Subject Specification Model KIP 3100 Configuration Console Power consumption 1,500W (Including Scanner & IPS) (Maximum) Power consumption 58W or less (Low power mode) Acoustic noise Idling Max. 60db Printing Max. 65db Impulse sound Max.
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1. 4. 2 Printer Subject Specification Printing method LED Array Electro photography Photoreceptor Organic Photoconductive Drum Print speed 80mm per second (Metric) (Inch) 6 D Landscape Print head LED Array Resolution of print head 600dpi x 600dpi Print width Maximum 914mm or 36”...
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1. 4. 3 Scanner Subject Specification Scanning method Contact Image Sensor (CIS) (5 pieces of A4 or 8.5” sized CIS) Light source LED (R/G/B) Setting of original Face up Starting point of scan Center Scan width Max: 914.4mm or 36” Min : 210.0mm or 8.5”...
1. 5. 1 Front view Name Function Main Switch You can turn on/off the KIP 3100. Original Guides Feed the original under the Scanner Unit along the Original Guides. User Interface This is a Touch Screen, and many kinds of user operations are available.
Open the Exit Cover when you remove the paper misfed inside the Fuser Unit. LAN Port Connect the LAN Cable to connect the KIP 3100 to the network. (Do not connect a telephone line) Dehumidify Heater Switch Turn on the Dehumidify Heater with this switch when you (Optional in the US) would like to dry the paper during the humid season.
1. 6 Specifications for the Scan Original A scan original must satisfy the following specifications. Thickness 0.05mm to 1.6mm Width 210mm to 914.4mm (8.5” to 36”) Length 210mm to 24,000mm (8.5” to 75ft) Do not scan the following kinds of originals because you may damage the original or scanner itself! Stuck with paste Paste Torn...
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Not square K I P K I P Metal or fabric material Metal Fabric K I P K I P Rough surface (Carbon paper for example) Rough surface Clipped or stapled Clipped Stapled K I P K I P 1-11 Chapter 1 Before Use...
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The following kinds of originals can be read with using a carrier sheet. Image quality or the reliability of paper feeding for them is not guaranteed. Patched Punched 1-12 Chapter 1 Before Use...
1. 7 Specifications for the Printing Paper 1. 7. 1 Improper Printing Paper Do not use the following kinds of printing paper because you may damage the print engine! Excessively curled (a diameter of 50 mm or less) Folded Creased Torn Punched 1-13...
Pre-printed Extremely slippery Extremely sticky Extremely thin and soft OHP Film CAUTION Do not use paper with staples, and do not use conductive paper such as aluminium foil and carbon paper. The use of these materials may cause a fire. NOTE (1) Print image may become light if printed on a rough surface of the paper.
High NOTE (1) KIP 3100 is equipped with the Dehumidify Heater (optional for the US). Using it in high humidity environment (65% or higher) is recommended. Refer to [2. 9 Dehumidifying Roll Paper] on page 2-18.
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Chapter 2 Basic Operation Page 2. 1 Turning on KIP 3100 2- 2 2. 2 Turning off KIP 3100 2- 4 2. 3 Roll Media Replacement 2- 5 2. 4 Toner Installation 2-10 2. 5 Cut Sheet Media Placement 2-14 2.
In U.S.A. : 120V plus/minus 10%, 50/60Hz and 15A In Europe : 220-240V plus 6% or minus 10%, 50/60Hz and 10A 2. There is a Power Switch on the right side of KIP 3100. Press the “ I ” side to turn on the KIP 3100.
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Ready Indicator Note: The above screen is shown with available options. 4. When the Ready Indicator stops flashing, the KIP 3100 is ready for operation. You can make a copy, scan (optional) or print (optional). Chapter 2 Basic Operation...
Press this side. CAUTION The KIP 3100 print engine and UI appears to be shut down when you turn off the KIP 3100. However, the controller PC embedded inside the KIP 3100 is still operating and will shutdown in approximately three minutes after Power Switch operation.
2. 3 Roll Media Replacement NOTE A paper mis-feed may occur just before an end of roll paper condition. Reference This section describes how to install a roll of media to Roll Deck 1. The same procedure is applied to Roll Deck 2, unless otherwise noted. 1.
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3. Raise lever (3) on the Flange (4). Insert each Flange into both ends of the roll media core to be installed. NOTE Fully insert Flange into the roll media core so that the inside rim of the Flange evenly touches the side face of the roll media.
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4. Push both levers (3) down in either way. Position them flat against the flange to secure the roll media. 5. Lift the roll media by holding both Flanges. Lower the Flanges onto the Slide Guides (2) in the roll deck. NOTE (1) Note the rewinding direction.
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NOTE (2) The outside rim of the Flange should meet the black triangle marked on the Slide Guide. Otherwise the roll media may fall into the Roll Deck or result in incorrect media feeding. Mark Mark Correct Wrong 6. Insert the leading edge of the roll media under Guide Plate (5) until it touches the feeding roller. Rotate Feed Knob (6) clockwise so that the feeding rollers catch the leading edge.
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7. Hold the green grip (on the middle of Guide Plate) (8) and turn the Guide Plate towards the outside. While holding the green grip, again rotate Feed Knob (7) until 8.5” (210mm) of the leading edge comes out. Leading edge 8.
2. 4 Toner Installation 1. Open the Toner Hatch (1). 2. Slide the green Lever (2) to the right to unlock the Toner Cartridge. (Lever (2) is held automatically.) 2-10 Chapter 2 Basic Operation...
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3. Pressing down the Cartridge Lock Lever (3), rotate the body (4) of the cartridge to the arrow direction (clockwise) by several rotations until it stops. (This will close the toner supplying hole of the cartridge.) NOTE The toner may drop from the toner supplying hole, and it may be scattered into the machine or on the floor if you remove the Toner Cartridge without closing the toner supplying hole (5).
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5. Shake the new Toner Cartridge several times left and right to make the toner smooth. 6. There is a pin (6) on the left side of cartridge, and there is a groove (7) on the machine side. Pressing down the Cartridge Lock Lever (3), fit the pin (6) to the groove (7). NOTE Please confirm that the Cartridge Lock Lever (3) firmly locks the Toner Cartridge at the correct position.
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7. Rotate the body (4) of the cartridge to the arrow direction (counterclockwise) several rotations to open the toner supplying hole. Confirm that the projection (8) is fitted into the notch (9). NOTE It is not necessary to lock the cartridge with the Lever (2). This lever will engage on its own after closing the Toner Hatch.
2. 5 Cut Sheet Media Placement 1. Open the Cut Sheet Feeder table (1). 2. There are several size markings on the feeder table which indicate possible feed positions. Place the cut sheet paper on the table between its corresponding size markings, then insert it into the Feeder.
Then insert it under the Scanner Unit along the original Guides. When the leading edge touches the original feeding roller, the machine automatically carries and sets the original at the proper position. 3. The KIP 3100 will start the print process. 2-15 Chapter 2 Basic Operation...
2. 7 Emergency Stop of a Scan or Copy If necessary, press the Emergency Stop Button (1) on the Scanner Unit to immediately stop the original while making a copy or scan. Pressing this button immediately stops the current reading of the original document. The current printing is stopped as well and is ejected.
2. 8 Canceling Sleep Mode The KIP 3100 has two Sleep Modes to reduce the power consumption. The KIP 3100 will enter into Sleep Mode after a certain period of inactivity. In the default setting; • Warm Sleep Mode will start after a 15 minute period of inactivity. This mode will reduce the power supplied to the Fuser Unit.
You may be able to fix the above kinds of problem. NOTE KIP 3100 is equipped with the Dehumidify Heater (optional for the US) If needed, contact the service personnel for detail. To turn ON the Dehumidify Heater, press the H side of the Dehumidify Heater Switch on the rear.
3. 1 Operator Call Errors 3. 1. 1 Paper mis-feed errors NOTE (1) Take care not to get paper cuts on your hand. (2) Take off your ring, bracelet or watch when clearing paper jams. If they touch the internal components, it may result in a burn, an electric shock or damage to components.
3. 1. 1. 1 Deck Jam / Feeding Jam If either “Deck is jam” or “Feeding Jam” is indicated when the roll paper is mis-fed in the Roll Deck. 1. Open the Roll Deck, and rewind the roll paper. 2. Insert the leading edge of roll paper under the Guide Plate (1) until the edge touches the feeding roller.
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3. When the feeding rollers catch the paper, turn the middle of the Guide Plate (4) towards the outside. Rotate the Paper Feeding Knob (2) again until 8.5” (210mm) of the leading edge comes out. Leading edge 4. Slide the green Cutter Knob (5) fully from one side to the other to make a new straight edge. Remove the cut portion.
3. 1. 1. 2 Manual Jam 1. Open the Engine Unit by pulling up both Engine Unit Open Levers (1). NOTE Do not open the Engine Unit when the Scanner Unit is opened. If the Scanner Unit is opened, it will hit the bottom of User Interface. 2.
3. 1. 1. 3 Reg. Jam / Internal Jam 1. Open the Engine Unit by pulling up both Engine Unit Open Levers (1). NOTE Do not open the Engine Unit when the Scanner Unit is opened. If the Scanner Unit is opened, it will hit the bottom of User Interface. 2.
3. 1. 1. 4 Fuser Jam 1. Open the Engine Unit by pulling up both Engine Unit Open Levers (1). NOTE Do not open the Engine Unit when the Scanner Unit is opened. If the Scanner Unit is opened, it will hit the bottom of User Interface. 2.
4. Open the Exit Cover (2). 5. Remove the jammed paper by pulling it to the rear side. WARNING There are extremely hot parts inside the Exit Cover. Do not touch any parts in the Heater Unit, or you will be burnt. Also be careful not to get burnt when you touch the printing paper as it may be very hot.
3. 1. 1. 6 Original Jam 1. Open the Scanner Unit by pulling up both Levers (1), and then remove the original. 2. Gently press Scanner Unit down and firmly close it. NOTE Press down Scanner Unit on both sides to close it. Do not close it by pressing only one side down.
Others 3. 1. 2. 1 Initial state This message is indicated when the KIP 3100 is turned on for the first time. NOTE You will not find this message because every machine has been turned on at least once before shipment.
3. 1. 2. 5 Cutter Set NG This message is indicated when the Cutter Knob is not located at the correct position. Open the Roll Deck, and slide the Cutter Knob fully to the left or right to align the Cutter Knob with the end of the railing.
1. Turn off the KIP 3100, then after an interval of 3 minutes or more turn it on. 2. If the same error code appears, turn off KIP 3100, and then after an interval of 4 minutes (for shutdown) unplug the printer from the wall outlet.
Clean each Scan Glass, Feeding Rollers and Guide Plates once a week, as the scan/copy image may become defective if these parts are dirty. 1. Turn off KIP 3100. 2. Open the Scanner Unit pulling up both Levers (1). 2. Wipe each Scan Glass (2), Feeding Rollers (3) and the inside surface with a soft cloth.
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3. Wipe both the Feed Rollers (4) and the inside surface with a soft dry cloth. 4. Gently press Scanner Unit down and firmly close it NOTE Press down Scanner Unit on both sides to close it. Do not close it by pressing only one side down. Chapter 4 Maintenance...
Clean each Guide Film and Guide Plate once a week, as the toner or paper dust may accumulate on such parts which may result in a defective print image. 1. Turn off KIP 3100. 2. Open the Engine Unit by pulling up both Engine Unit Open Levers (1).
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NOTE (1) There is a Photoconductive Drum (large green cylinder) in the machine, which is right above the Guide Film. You will have to replace the Drum if it is damaged, as it is a very important part in creating the print image. Please take care of the following matters during cleaning.
4. 1. 3 Touch Screen Clean the Touch Screen once a week. 1. Wipe the Touch Screen with a dry cloth. NOTE Do not use water, alcohol, organic solvent and glass cleaner for the cleaning. Chapter 4 Maintenance...
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