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  • Page 1 KIP 7100 ‐ User Manual  Version A1...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the Multi-Function Printer KIP 7100. This Hardware Operation Guide contains functional and operational explanations for the KIP 7100. Please read this Hardware Operation Guide carefully before using the printer. Please keep this Hardware Operation Guide for future reference.

  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 POWER CORD INSTRUCTION The installation of (or exchange to) a power plug which fits in the wall outlet of the installation location shall be conducted in accordance with the following: WARNING Select a power plug which meets the following criteria; - The plug has a voltage and current rating appropriate for the product’s rating marked on its name plate.
  • Page 7 Chapter 1 Before Use page 1. 1 Installation Requirements 1- 2 1. 2 Originals Prohibited from Duplication 1- 3 1. 3 Features 1- 4 1. 4 Specifications 1- 5 1. 4. 1 General 1- 5 1. 4. 2 Printer part 1- 6 1.
  • Page 8 The equipment must be leveled and the floor strength must be ample to sustain the weight of the equipment. 30cm/12” or larger (Rear) KIP 7100 * L + R = 35cm/14” or larger (R must be larger than L) (L = 5cm/2” or larger...
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 1. 3 Features (1) The KIP 7100 is a single footprint Multi-Function Printer which can copy, scan and print. Advanced drivers and comprehensive print utilities make the KIP 7100 an advanced, easy to use system. (some functions may be optional) (2) KIP HDP technology generates no waste toner.
  • Page 11 1. 4 Specifications 1. 4. 1 General Subject Specification Model KIP 7100 Configuration Console Power consumption 1,440W (US model) (Maximum) 1,680W (EU / Asia model) (scanner / controller included) Power consumption 30W or less (Low power mode) Acoustic noise Idling Max.

  • Page 12: Printer Part

    1. 4. 2 Printer part Subject Specification Printing method LED Array Electro photography Photoreceptor Organic Photoconductive Drum Print speed 80mm per second (Inch) 3.4ppm/E 5.8ppm/D Landscape (Metric) 3.3ppm/A0 5.6ppm/A1 Landscape Print head LED Array Resolution of print head 600dpi x 600dpi Print width Maximum 914mm / 36”...
  • Page 13 Subject Specification Media source 2 Roll Decks Manual Feeder (single cut sheet) Paper Tray (multiple cut sheet, option) Media (Recommended Media) US model: Bond 64g/m to 80g/m , US Bond (PB-20) Vellum US Vellum (XV-20) Film 4MIL (PF-4DDME) Europe/Asia model: Plain Paper 64g/m to 80g/m...

  • Page 14: Scanner Part

    1. 4. 3 Scanner part Subject Specification Scanning method Contact Image Sensor (CIS) (5 pieces of A4 sized CIS) Light source LED (R/G/B) Setting of original Face up Starting point of scan Center Scan width Max: 914.4mm / 36” Min : 279.4mm Scan length Max:...

  • Page 15: Front View

    1. 5. 1 Front view Name Function Main Switch You can turn on/off the KIP 7100. 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 operation are available.

  • Page 16: Rear View

    Open the Exit Cover when you remove the paper misfed inside the Fuser Unit. LAN Port Connect the LAN Cable to connect the KIP 7100 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 in the humid season.
  • Page 17 1. 6 Specifications for the Scan Original A scan original must satisfy the following specifications. Thickness 0.05mm to 1.6mm Width 279.4mm to 914.4mm Length 210mm to 6,000mm (If an original is thicker than 0.65mm, its image quality is not guaranteed even it is transported.) Do not scan the following kinds of originals.
  • Page 18 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 1-12 Chapter 1 Before Use...
  • Page 19 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 1-13 Chapter 1 Before Use...

  • Page 20: Papers Not Available To Use

    1. 7 Specifications for the Printing Paper 1. 7. 1 Papers not available to use Do not use the following kinds of printing paper. Doing so may damage the print engine. Excessively curled (a diameter of 50 mm or less) Folded Creased Torn...

  • Page 21: Keeping The Paper In The Custody

    Pre-printed Extremely slippery Extremely sticky Extremely thin and soft OHP Film CAUTION Do not use the paper with staple, or do not use such conductive paper as aluminium foil and carbon paper. The above may result in a danger of fire NOTE (1) Print image may become light if printed on a rough surface of the paper.

  • Page 22: Treatment Against Environmental Condition

    High NOTE (1) KIP 7100 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]. (2) “Void of image” and “crease of paper” will occur in case of extremely high or low humidity.

  • Page 23: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation page 2. 1 Turning on KIP 7100 2- 2 2. 2 Turning off KIP 7100 2- 4 2. 3 Replacing Roll Media 2- 5 2. 4 Replacing Toner Cartridge 2-11 2. 5 Cut Sheet Media 2-15 2.

  • Page 24: Turning On Kip 7100

    In Europe : 220-240V plus 6% or minus 10%, 50/60Hz and 10A 2. Press “ | ” side the Power Switch on the right side of the printer to turn on the KIP 7100. Power Switch Press “ | “ side.
  • Page 25 Ready Indicator The UI screen may vary depending on your system configuration. (Shown with available options) 4. When Ready Indicator stops flashing, the KIP 7100 is ready for operation. NOTE It is impossible to make any prints while Ready Indicator is flashing in orange.

  • Page 26: Turning Off Kip 7100

    ” side. CAUTION The KIP 7100 print engine and UI appear to be shut down when you turn off KIP 7100. However, the controller PC embedded inside the KIP 7100 is still operating and will shutdown in approximately two minutes after Power Switch operation.

  • Page 27: Replacing Roll Media

    2. 3 Replacing Roll Media NOTE (1) A paper mis-feed tends to occur just before out of a roll paper. (2) A tracing roll paper is recommended to be loaded to Roll Deck 1 (front). Reference This section describes how to install a roll media to Roll Deck 1. The same procedure is applied to Roll Deck 2, unless otherwise noted.
  • Page 28 3. Raise the green lever (4) on Flange (2). Remove both Flanges (4) from the roll core (3). 3. Move a right Slide Guide (5) to match your roll media’s width. The right and left Side Guides will automatically move together. Width markings Chapter 2 Basic Operation...
  • Page 29 4. Insert each Flange (2) into both ends of the roll media core to be installed. NOTE (1) Fully insert Flange into the roll media core so that the inside rim of Flange evenly touches the side face of the roll media. Inside Rim Inside Rim Correct: Fully inserted...
  • Page 30 6. Lift the roll media by holding both Flanges. Lower Flanges onto Slide Guides (5) in Roll Deck. NOTE (1) Be careful of the winding direction of the roll media. Rear: Deck back Rear: Deck back Front: to media path Front: to media path Correct: Edge comes from bottom Wrong: Edge comes from top...
  • Page 31 7. Insert the leading edge of the roll media under Guide Plate (8) until it touches the feeding roller. Rotate Feed Knob (9) clockwise so that the feeding rollers catch the leading edge. NOTE Use the rear Feed Knob (10) for Roll Deck 2. 8.
  • Page 32 9. Slide the green Cutter Knob (12) fully from one side to the other to make a new straight edge. Remove the cut portion. NOTE Completely slide Cutter Knob (12) until it stops at either end. Not doing so may cause a paper jam. Correct Wrong 10.

  • Page 33: Replacing Toner Cartridge

    2. 4 Replacing Toner Cartridge 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.) NOTE Be sure to unlock the Toner Cartridge by releasing the green Lever (2). Correct: disengaged Wrong: not disengaged 2-11...
  • Page 34 3. Pressing down the Cartridge Lock Lever (3), turn the body (4) of cartridge to the arrow direction until it stops. (You can close the toner supply hole of the cartridge firmly by this) NOTE The toner may drop from the toner supply hole, and it may scattered into the machine or on the floor if you remove the Toner Cartridge without closing the toner supply hole (5).
  • Page 35 5. Shake the new Toner Cartridge several times left and right to make the toner smooth. 6. Pressing down the Cartridge Lock Lever (3), fit the pin (6) on the left side of the cartridge to the groove (7) on the machine side. NOTE Please confirm that the Cartridge Lock Lever (3) firmly locks the Toner Cartridge at the correct position.
  • Page 36 7. Turn the body (4) of the cartridge in one revolution to the arrow direction to open the toner supply hole. Confirm that the projection (8) if fitted into the notch (9). NOTE It is not necessary to lock the cartridge with the Lever (2).

  • Page 37: Cut Sheet Media

    2. 5 Cut Sheet Media 1. Open the Bypass Feeder (1). 2. There are several size markings on the table of Bypass Feeder which indicate possible feed positions. Place the cut sheet paper on the table between its concerning size markings then insert it into the Bypass Feeder.

  • Page 38: Copying

    When the leading edge touches the original feeding roller, the machine automatically carries and sets the original at the proper position. 3. The KIP 7100 will start the copy process. NOTE The scanner unit does not accept originals automatically during Sleep Mode. Tap on the UI screen and then insert an original.
  • Page 39 The KIP 7100 has the ability to eject prints / copies to the printer’s top tray (standard) / rear stacking equipment (option). For the top tray, the printer will inform you of “Tray Full” on exceeding capacity of stacking. If the UI screen shows “Tray Full”, remove all the prints on the top tray.

  • Page 40: Emergency Stop Of Scan Or Copy

    2. 7 Emergency Stop of Scan or Copy 1. If necessary, press the Emergency Stop Button (1) on the Scanner Unit to immediately stop the original while making a copy or scan. Pressing the button stops the current reading a document immediately. The current printing is stopped as well and is ejected.

  • Page 41: Canceling Sleep Mode

    NOTE (1) It may take time for the machine to get ready. (2) Tapping on the UI screen can cancel the screensaver but the KIP 7100 needs to recover temperature on Fuser Unit. It may need another waiting time to start warming up for printing.

  • Page 42: Dehumidifying Roll Media

    Loss of image If the media is humidified; If the KIP 7100 is installed in such a condition, it is recommended to use the optional embedded “Dehumidify Heater”. Turn on the Dehumidify Heater if the room air has too much humidity (65% or higher) to prevent the above kinds of print defect.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 Error Correction page 3. 1 Mis-feed Error 3- 2 3. 1. 1 Deck Jam / Feeding Jam 3- 2 3. 1. 2 Manual Jam 3- 5 3. 1. 3 Reg. Jam / Internal Jam 3- 6 3. 1. 4 Fuser Jam 3- 7 3.

  • Page 44: Mis-Feed Error

    3. 1 Mis-feed Error NOTE (1) Be careful not to get paper cuts on your hand. (2) It is recommended to take off your ring, bracelet or watch when removing a mis-feed media. 3. 1. 1 Deck Jam / Feeding Jam Either of “Deck is jam”...
  • Page 45 2. Insert the leading edge of the roll media under Guide Plate (2) until it touches the feeding roller. Rotate Feed Knob (3) clockwise so that the feeding rollers catch the leading edge. NOTE (1) The leading edge should be trimmed with a cutter in case of an extreme crease.
  • Page 46 4. Slide the green Cutter Knob (6) fully from one side to the other to make a new straight edge. Remove the cut portion. NOTE Completely slide Cutter Knob (6) until it stops at either end. Not doing so may cause a paper jam. Correct Wrong 5.

  • Page 47: Manual Jam

    3. 1. 2 Manual Jam 1. Remove Print Trays (1). 2. Pull up the Engine Unit Open Levers (2) to open the Engine Unit. 3. Remove the mis-fed paper pulling frontward. mis-fed media 4. Gently close the Engine Unit. NOTE (1) Be sure to close the Engine Unit firmly until it locks at the correct position.

  • Page 48: Reg. Jam / Internal Jam

    3. 1. 3 Reg. Jam / Internal Jam 1. Remove Print Trays (1). 2. Pull up the Engine Unit Open Levers (1) to open the Engine Unit. 3. Remove the mis-fed paper. mis-fed media 4. Gently close the Engine Unit. NOTE Be sure to close the Engine Unit firmly until it locks at the correct position.

  • Page 49: Fuser Jam

    3. 1. 4 Fuser Jam 1. Remove Print Trays (1). 2. Pull up the Engine Unit Open Levers (2) to open the Engine Unit. 3. Remove the mis-fed paper. If the mis-fed paper cannot be seen or removed, leave the media and go to the next step. mis-fed media 4.
  • Page 50 5. Pull and remove the jammed print to the rear. If you remove the print at this time, just close the Exit Cover. If the print cannot be removed, go to the next step. jammed print NOTE If removed a mis-fed paper inside the Exit Cover, scattered toner can be adhered to the next print.
  • Page 51 7. Close Fuser Door (5) and Exit Cover (3). 8. Gently close the Engine Unit. NOTE Be sure to close the Engine Unit firmly until it locks at the correct position. 9. Replace Print Trays in the original position. Chapter 3 Error Correction...

  • Page 52: Stack Jam

    3. 1. 5 Stack Jam 1. Remove print(s) on Print Trays. 2. Remove Print Trays (1). 3. Pull up the Engine Unit Open Levers (2) to open the Engine Unit. 4. Pull and remove the jammed print to the top. If you remove the print at this time, just close the Engine Unit.

  • Page 53: Original Jam

    3. 1. 6 Original Jam 1. Open the Scanner Unit pulling up the Levers (1), and then remove the original. 2. Gently press Scanner Unit down and firmly close it. NOTE Press down Scanner Unit on both the sides to close it. Do not close it by pressing only one side down.

  • Page 54: Other Operator Call Error

    3. 2 Other Operator Call Error 3. 2. 1 Roll Replacement When the printer is running out of an loaded roll media, the UI Screen will display “Roll Replacement” sign. If there is no suitable roll media required for the current print job, the UI Screen will display “Roll Replacement”...
  • Page 55 1. Turn off KIP 7100, and turn it on after an interval of 30 seconds or more. 2. If the same error code appears, turn off KIP 7100, and then unplug the printer from the wall outlet after an interval of two minutes for shutdown.
  • Page 56 Chapter 4 Maintenance page 4. 1 Cleaning 4- 2 4. 1. 1 Scanner Unit 4- 2 4. 1. 2 Touch Screen 4- 4 Chapter 4 Maintenance...
  • Page 57 It is recommended to clean each Scan Glass, Feeding Rollers and Guide Plates as the scan/copy image may become defective if these parts are dirty. 1. Turn off KIP 7100. 2. Press the levers (1) up to unlock the Scanner Unit. Open the Scanner Unit.
  • Page 58 4. Wipe the Feed Rollers (4), Press Rollers (5) and the inside surface with a soft dry cloth. 5. Gently press Scanner Unit down and firmly close it. NOTE Press down Scanner Unit on both side to close it. Do not close it by pressing only one side down. Chapter 4 Maintenance...
  • Page 59 4. 1. 2 Touch Screen 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...
  • Page 60 Multi-Function Printer KIP 7100 Hardware Operation Guide Version A.1 (Issued on May 25, 2010) Published by Katsuragawa Electric Co., Ltd. 21-1 Shimomaruko 4-Chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8585, Japan Please note that some articles, illustrations and photographs might be partially different from the actual machine because of the modification of machine and so on.

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