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i9600 Series Writers
User's
Guide
A-61058
Part No. 3E9011
CAT No. 134 1759

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  • Page 1 Series Writers User’s Guide A-61058 Part No. 3E9011 CAT No. 134 1759...
  • Page 2 Take sufficient breaks to maintain mental alertness. Supervisors should review their practices and make compliance with these precautions a part of the job description for operation of the Kodak i9600 Series Writers or any mechanical device. ElectroMagnetic Compatibility Statements For the United States 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.
  • Page 3 Compliance with regulations governing radio frequency emissions requires that the installation of your Kodak i9600 Series Writer use the shielded data cable provided. Any data cable the user may choose to substitute also must be shielded to assure continued compliance.
  • Page 4 CE Mark • Certifying Body Certificate Getting Technical Support If you experience problems with your system, contact the Integrator or Kodak Response Center at one of the following telephone numbers: Within New York State: 1-800-462-6494 Outside New York State: 1-800-822-1414 Alaska and Hawaii: 1-800-466-1414 For other countries, contact your local Kodak Service Support Center.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction ...............1-1 Features ................1-1 System overview ..............1-2 Views...................1-3 Status/message display............1-4 2 Getting Started ..............2-1 Powering up and initializing the Writer........2-1 Archive Storage media cassettes ........2-2 Loading media into a cassette ..........2-4 Loading cassette(s) into the Writer........2-9 Updating the cassette memory...........2-10 Replacing the media cassette battery ........2-11 3 Operating the Writer ............3-1...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction The Kodak i9600 Series Writers provide the capability of writing digital images to archive media. Image files are accepted from a host system, decompressed, composed along with image marks and optional frame annotation, and converted to analog format. The resulting images are written to Kodak Reference Archive Media.

  • Page 7: System Overview

    System overview The Kodak i9600 Series Writers rapidly convert digital image documents to human-readable images on archive media for long- term storage and access. The Writer and its associated components (Reference Archive Capture Subsystem) are listed below: § Kodak i9600 Series Writer.

  • Page 8: Views

    Front View Status/ Status message display display Operating Operating keys buttons Door latch Cassette Front door access door Rear View COM1 and COM2 Power cord ports are for outlet Kodak Service Power personnel only switch Ethernet port A-61058 January 2003...

  • Page 9: Status/Message Display

    Status/message A sample display screen, including operating key labels, is shown below. The label for each key will change depending upon the display function being performed. Upper Lower Cassette Cassette Icons Icons Lower cassette Upper cassette Media Film Cassette Supply Indicators indicators Current...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Writer 1. Place the power switch (located in the back of the Writer) in the On ( | ) position. When the Writer is powered on, the Kodak logo is displayed. NOTE: Upon initialization, the Writer downloads its operating software from the host PC.

  • Page 11: Archive Storage Media Cassettes

    Archive storage media the Writer when filming images. cassettes IMPORTANT: The i9600 Series Writer uses Kodak Reference Archive Media. The 215-foot media is loaded into a Kodak Imagelink Smart Cassette 215. The 100- foot media is loaded into the Kodak Imagelink Smart Cassette 100.
  • Page 12 Each cassette contains a window that displays graphic symbols representing the media/cassette status conditions: Media Indicator (indicates media is loaded) Cassette ID Number — this feature is not currently supported. Media Indicator — indicates whether or not a spool of media is correctly loaded into the cassette.

  • Page 13: Loading Media Into A Cassette

    IMPORTANT: Always load and unload the media in subdued, indirect light to help prevent “fogging.” cassette 1. Select Kodak Reference Archive Media of the desired length, and the corresponding cassette. 2. Check the cassette display: • Verify that the media supply gauge shows the cassette is empty (no bars).
  • Page 14 6. Open a new box of Reference Archive Media and remove the spool of media. NOTE: Use the empty box to store the exposed media before and after processing. 7. Peel off the paper band from around the spool. 8. Unwind approximately 18 inches (46 cm) of media. 9.
  • Page 15 12. Thread the media around the guide roller, drive roller, and idler roller, following the path indicated by the threading arrows inside the media cassette. 13. Fold back approximately 1/2 inch (1 cm) at the end of the media. Fold media back 1/2 inch (1 cm) 14.
  • Page 16 17. Place the take-up spool over the take-up spindle lugs. 18. Slide the release lever toward the battery compartment and hold it in this position. 19. Slowly rotate the take-up spool counterclockwise three complete turns to secure the media onto the spool. Allow the release lever to return to its normal position.
  • Page 17 20. Replace the top cover. Press down on the cover latch and turn it clockwise to lock the top cover in place. NOTE: If the media has been properly loaded, the media supply gauge will change to the striped pattern to indicate a new roll of media has been loaded.

  • Page 18: Loading Cassette(S) Into The Writer

    A cassette can be loaded into either the upper or lower slot of the Loading cassette(s) Writer, or both. When two cassettes are loaded, images are into the Writer written simultaneously to both rolls providing an instant duplicate. NOTE: If the cassette you are loading into the Writer is a new cassette or a cassette that has had a dead battery for a long period of time, you will have to update the cassette memory.

  • Page 19: Updating The Cassette Memory

    Whenever a new or partial roll of media is loaded into the Writer, a leader is automatically made when the cassette access door is closed if the Writer has been powered up and initialized. A media advance symbol ( ) will appear in the Writer status display while the leader is being advanced.

  • Page 20: Replacing The Media Cassette Battery

    CAUTION: Replace the battery with a 9-volt alkaline or lithium model U9VL from Eastman Kodak Company or Ultralife Batteries Inc. only. Use of another lithium battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 21 4. Lift the battery out and remove the battery contacts from the battery connector. Be careful not to damage the flexible or wire cable. 5. Insert the battery contacts of a new battery into the battery connector and lower the battery into the compartment. 6.

  • Page 22: Operating The Writer

    Operating the Writer This chapter describes how to use the following functions: • On-line and off-line modes • Advancing the film • Checking the film remaining display • Viewing the error log • Setting the audible alarm and screen contrast •...

  • Page 23: Available Functionality

    Available functionality From the operator control panel you can put the Writer on-line or off-line. The following sections describe these modes and the functions available in both modes. On-line mode When you are on-line, the on-line icon will appear in the upper- right-hand corner.

  • Page 24: Off-Line Mode

    Off-line mode When the Writer is off-line, the on-line icon will disappear. In the off-line mode you can: • Advance film (fixed amount, leader, run to end) • Check the film remaining • Put the Writer on-line • View the Error Log •...

  • Page 25: Using The Functions

    Using the functions The sections that follow describe how to use the functions available through the operator control panel. To place the Writer in an on-line or off-line state: On-line/off-line • Press the On/Off Line key on the Main Menu. The Writer will toggle between on- and off-line modes.
  • Page 26 4. Press the Fixed Amount key. The Fixed Film Advance screen will be displayed. Fixed Film Advance Film Clear Stop Supply Message Advance 5. The Writer will stop automatically when the programmed amount of film is advanced and the Film Advance screen will be redisplayed.

  • Page 27: Making A Leader

    Making a leader You may make a leader using the Film Leader Length value downloaded and saved from the last application that was used. The default is 36 inches (91 cm). To do this: 1. Place the Writer in off-line mode. 2.

  • Page 28: Tensioning The Film

    5. When a film leader has been generated (or you press the Stop Advance key) the Film Advance screen will be redisplayed. NOTES: • If you press the Film Supply key, the amount of the film remaining in the upper and/or lower cassette will be displayed on the screen as current units (English=feet;...
  • Page 29 3. Press the Film Advance key. The following screen will be displayed: Film Advance Fixed Make Prev. Tension Amount Leader Menu Film 4. Press and release the Tension Film key. The Film Advance icon will be displayed for a moment while the film is advanced 1 inch (25 mm).
  • Page 30 • If you press the Film Supply key in continual advance, the amount of the film remaining in the upper and/or lower cassette will be displayed on the screen as current units (English=feet/ metric=meters). The media supply indicators also display the amount of film remaining in the cassettes as percentages.

  • Page 31: Running The Film To The End

    Running the film to the end To run the film to the end: 1. Place the Writer in off-line mode. 2. Press the Film Control key. The following screen will be displayed: Film Control Film Film Main Run To Supply Advance Menu 3.
  • Page 32 4. When this screen is displayed, you may press the Stop Advance key at any time while the film is advancing. When the supply spool runs out of film or the Stop Advance key is pressed, the Film Control screen will be redisplayed. NOTES: •...

  • Page 33: Viewing Error Messages

    The Writer keeps an internal error log, which includes the Viewing error errors/warnings that have occurred. You can view these errors messages from the Error Log Display. The Error Log Display screen provides the option of viewing all errors, or only those errors that have not been viewed. When the error is displayed on the screen, it provides the error number, date, time, and error text.
  • Page 34 2. Press the Error Log key. The following screen will be displayed: All Errors — displays all the errors in the Error Log. The Error Log can hold up to 200 errors. New Errors — displays the errors that have not been viewed yet.

  • Page 35: Setting The Audible Alarm

    NOTES: • Only service personnel can clear the Error Log. • Pressing the Prev. Error key will display the error that occurred before the current error. The Prev. Error key is only accessible when viewing All Errors. • Pressing the Next Error key will display the error that occurred after the current error.
  • Page 36 2. Press the Accessories key to display the Accessories screen. Accessories Audible Screen Prev. Alarm Contrast Menu 3. Press the Audible Alarm key. The Audible Alarm screen will be displayed. From this screen you can set the alarm louder or softer or turn the alarm on or off.

  • Page 37: Setting The Contrast

    Setting the contrast To increase or decrease the contrast of the screen display on the Writer. 1. Press the More key on the off-line Main Menu. Off Line On/Off Power Film More Line Down Control The Additional Functions screen will be displayed. From this screen you can access the Accessories function.
  • Page 38 3. Press the Screen Contrast key. The Contrast screen will be displayed. From this screen you can increase or decrease the contrast. The Contrast screen displays the setting of the current screen contrast. Setting: 80% Screen Contrast Down 4. Press the Up key (makes the display brighter) to increase the contrast setting or press the Down key (makes the display duller) to decrease the contrast.

  • Page 39: Diagnostics

    Control Selecting the Power Down key will put the Writer in a “sleep” mode. The Kodak screen will be displayed, but the display backlight will be turned off. To reactivate the Writer when it is in “sleep” mode, press any key.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Following are some common messages and descriptions of error Error messages codes you may encounter when using the Kodak i9600 Series Writer. Other error codes may occur. If they persist, call your System Integrator or Kodak Service. Cassette door closed The cassette access door was closed.
  • Page 41 Check film lower cassette The film remaining in the lower cassette is equal to or less than 5 feet (1.52 m). • Place a new roll of film in the cassette. Upper cass battery low • Replace the battery in the upper cassette. Lower cass battery low •...
  • Page 42 Verify image address The image addresses in the upper and lower cassettes are different. • Reset the image addresses to match (through the host application). Verify roll number The roll number in the upper and lower cassettes are different. • Reset the roll numbers to match (through the host application).
  • Page 43 Check host Cannot process Group 4 multi-strip images. • Reformat image for Group 4 single strip; resend image. Check host • Verify that the image is valid and conforms to the TIFF specification. Check host Image composition scaled image too long. •...
  • Page 44 Check host Address field overflow. An image address field overflow occurred. • Restart the job. If the problem persists, call your system integrator. Check host Address field too wide. An invalid image address field specification was received from the host. •...
  • Page 45 Check host The Writer was unable to read the language file. The Writer is cannot read the language file specified by the host. • Restart the job. If the problem persists, call your system integrator. Check host The requested power-down interval was invalid. •...
  • Page 46 Verify Writer Film Upper Cassette A cassette is inserted in the upper film bay of the Writer that has not been previously used. It is possible that the cassette is an IL30/70 cassette. • Verify that the cassette inserted in the upper film bay is the proper cassette.

  • Page 47: Problem Solving Chart

    Use the chart below as a guide to check possible solutions to Problem solving chart problems you may encounter when using the Kodak i9600 Series Writer. Problem Possible Solutions • The Init Please Wait message is Check that the host PC is powered on.
  • Page 48 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Document Imaging Rochester, New York 14650 Kodak and Imagelink are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Printed on recycled pper. DOCUMENT A-61058 1/03 IMAGING CAT No. 134 1759 ©Eastman Kodak Company, 2003 Printed in U.S.A.

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