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  • Page 1 KIP 7970 User Manual Version A.0...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the KIP 7970. This USER'S MANUAL contains functional and operational explanations for the KIP 7970. 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.
  • Page 3 The symbol shown indicates that this product conforms to Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and the council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and does not apply to countries outside of EU. The symbol shown indicates that this product conforms to SJ/T11364-2006 of People’s Republic of China Electronic Industry Standard and does not apply to countries outside of People’s Republic of China.

  • Page 4: Safety Warning

    Safety Warning 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 5 WARNING Ground the product with a correct ground source or you may be electrically shocked. 1. The Power source should be as follows: 220 to 240V plus 6% or minus 10%, 50/60Hz, 20A or higher 2. Use a circuit with a dedicated breaker. 3.
  • Page 6 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 7 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 8: Table Of Contents

    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. 5 Appearance 1- 7 1. 5. 1 Front 1- 7 1.

  • Page 9: Installation Requirements

    1. 1 Installation Requirements The following conditions are required for installation of the equipment. 1. Power source should be rated as follows. 220V - 240V plus 6% or minus 10%, 50/60Hz, 20A or higher 2. The equipment must be on an exclusive circuit. 3.

  • Page 10: Originals Prohibited From Duplication

    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 11: Features

    100 prints (plain paper/bond) ejected to the rear side, and “Paper Exit Kit” that can sort the prints to front ejection and rear ejection and then stack them on front tray and rear tray. The KIP 7970 adopts 12.1 inch screen for the UI, wider than 10.4 for our old products. •...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    1. 4 Specifications Subject Specification Model KIP 7970 Configuration Console Printing method Electro photography Photoconductor Organic Photoconductive Drum Print speed 160mm per second (Inch) E: 7 sheets/min D Landscape: 12 sheets/min (Metric) A0: 7 sheets/min A1 Landscape: 12 sheets/min Print head...
  • Page 13 Subject Specification Environmental condition Temperature: 10 to 32 degrees Centigrade for usage Humidity: 15 to 85% RH Interface Ethernet (10 BASE-T, 100 BASE-TX, 1000 Base-T) Serial port (RS232-C) USB 2.0 Storage of consumables (Media) Wrap the media surely to shut out the humidity. (Toner cartridge) Keep the toner cartridge away from the direct sunlight, and store it in the condition of 0 to 35 degrees Centigrade and 10 to 85%...

  • Page 14: Appearance

    1. 5 Appearance 1. 5. 1 Front Name of part Function User Interface (UI) This is a Touch Screen, and many user operations are available. PLEASE DO NOT push the LCD area too strong. Top Cover Open here to clear the mis-feed paper. Manual Table Open here to insert a cut sheet or to pull the Upper Frame Unit.

  • Page 15: Rear

    COM Port Connect the cable from a finishing device (option). (D-Sub Connector 9 pins: max.12Vdc (Small)) LAN Port Connect the LAN Cable to connect the KIP 7970 to the network. (Do not connect a telephone line.) Chapter 1 Before Use...

  • Page 16: Optional Configurations

    KIP 7970 + KIP Scanner KIP Scanner KIP 7970 KIP 7970 on network Scanner Controller KIP Scanner USB2.0 Other printers Workstation KIP 7970 Please contact your dealer for further information of integrating KIP 7970 to your network and other devices. Chapter 1 Before Use...

  • Page 17: Specifications For Printing Media

    1. 7 Specifications for Printing Media 1. 7. 1 Available Print Size Available print size is as follows. Minimum Maximum 11”/ 297mm (Roll) Width 36” / 914mm 8.5”/ 210mm (Cut Sheet) Length 8.5”/ 210mm NOTE It is possible to print longer than 6 meters as an option. Call your service personnel if you would like to print over 6 meters as the user can not change this setting in the printer.

  • Page 18: Media Not To Be Used

    1. 7. 2 Media not to be used Do not use the following kinds of printing paper. Doing so may damage the printer. Excessively curled Folded Creased Torn Punched 1-11 Chapter 1 Before Use...

  • Page 19: Maintaining Media

    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 aluminum 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 20: Environmental Condition - Correction

    High NOTE (1) KIP 7970 is equipped with the Dehumidify Heater. Using it in high humidity environment (65% or higher) is recommended. Refer to [2.7 Dehumidifying Roll Media]. (2) “Void of image” and “crease of paper” will occur in case of extremely high or low humidity.
  • Page 21 NOTE (cont.) (3) Re-appearance of image (solid black image especially) may occur if you print with a humidified film. When film is installed under the high humidity environment (higher than 60%RH), we also recommend that you turn on the Dehumidify Heater. Normal print Re-appeared image 1-14...
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Page 2. 1 Turning on KIP 7970 2- 2 2. 2 Turning off KIP 7970 2- 4 2. 3 Replacing Roll Media 2- 5 2. 4 Replacing Toner Cartridge 2-13 2. 5 Placing Cut Sheet Media 2-17 2.

  • Page 23: Turning On Kip 7970

    2. 1 Turning on KIP 7970 1. Plug the printer into an exclusive wall outlet. WARNING (1) Do not handle the Power Plug with wet hands, or you may receive an electrical shock. (2) Ground the printer for safety. (3) Do not plug the printer into a multi-wiring connector in which other devices are plugged into.
  • Page 24 Ready Indicator The UI screen may vary depending on your system configuration. (Shown with available options) 4. When Ready Indicator stops flashing, the KIP 7970 is ready for operation. NOTE It is impossible to make any prints while Ready Indicator is flashing in orange.

  • Page 25: Turning Off Kip 7970

    Press this side. CAUTION (1) KIP 7970 and the UI look to be shut down when you turn off KIP 7970. However, the embedded controller is still operating in approximately 2 minutes after Power Switch operation for the controller’s shutdown.

  • Page 26: Replacing Roll Media

    2. 3 Replacing Roll Media Reference (1) When the printer is running out of a roll media, the UI Screen will display “Roll Replacement” sign. Follow the later procedure (or as noted in the UI’s User Guide) to load a roll media. Please refer to your KS8 Touch Screen Operator’s Guide for the UI screen.
  • Page 27 1. Open Roll Deck (1). Holding both Flanges (2), lift and remove a roll media or an empty roll core (2). 2. Raise the green lever (4) on Flange (2). Remove both Flanges (2) from the roll core (3). 3. Hold the shown part of the right Slide Guide (5). Move it to match your roll media’s width. The right and left Side Guides will automatically move together.
  • Page 28 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 29 5. Push both the levers (4) down in either way. Position them flat against Flange to secure the roll media. 6. Lift the roll media by holding both Flanges. Lower Flanges onto Slide Guides (5). (Continued on the next page) Chapter 2 Basic Operations...
  • Page 30 NOTE (1) Note the rewinding direction. Rear: Deck back Rear: Deck back Front: to media path Front: to media path Correct: Edge comes from bottom Wrong: Edge comes from top (2) The outside rim (7) of Flange should meet the black triangle (8) marked on Slide Guide. Otherwise the roll media may fall in Roll Deck or result in an incorrect media feeding.
  • Page 31 7. Insert the leading edge under Guide Plate (9) until it touches the feeding roller (10). Front Deck (Roll 1 / 3) Rear Deck (Roll 2 / 4) Roll 1 Roll 2 Roll 3 Roll 4 2-10 Chapter 2 Basic Operations...
  • Page 32 8. Rotate the green knob (11) to the arrow direction (away from front) so that the feeding rollers catch the leading edge. Front Deck (Roll 1 / 3) Rear Deck (Roll 2 / 4) Roll 1 Roll 2 Roll 3 Roll 4 9.
  • Page 33 10. When you close Roll Deck, “Define Roll” screen will appear on the UI screen. Choose the correct width and type, and press “Initial Cut” button (with scissors icon) for the corresponding Roll Deck. 2-12 Chapter 2 Basic Operations...

  • Page 34: Replacing Toner Cartridge

    Toner Cartridge with a new one (genuine). NOTE (1) The KIP 7970 will indicate Toner Empty sign if an incorrect toner cartridge or no toner cartridge is installed to the printer. (2) At the machine’s installation, some amount of initial toner powders will be supplied to the machine.
  • Page 35 3. Push the Joint rightward to release the Toner Cartridge. (The joint will be latched on the right.) Joint NOTE Slide the Joint until it clicks to unlock the toner cartridge. Not doing so may damage the toner supply system. 4.
  • Page 36 6. Peel off the wrap on the toner supply hole of Toner Cartridge. Shake a new Toner Cartridge several times right and left to make the toner smooth. 7. Press the green lever down until it clicks. Insert the far left pin on Toner Cartridge into the slot firmly.
  • Page 37 8. Slightly pull Toner Cartridge rightward and insert the swelling tab in the arrowed slot. 9. Rotate Toner Cartridge to the arrow direction in 180 degrees or more. (The new Toner Cartridge is closed firmly so as not to lose the toner during the transportation) NOTE Even if the Joint is not fit to the Toner Cartridge, when you turn on the printer, it is automatically fit...

  • Page 38: Placing Cut Sheet Media

    2. 5 Placing Cut Sheet Media 1. Open Manual Table. Manual Table 2. There are several size markings on Manual Table which indicate possible feed positions. Place a cut sheet in a required size on the table between its concerning size markings then insert it into Manual Feeder.

  • Page 39: Canceling Sleep Mode

    Canceling Sleep Mode The KIP 7970 has two Sleep Modes to reduce the power consumption. The KIP 7970 will enter Sleep Mode after a certain period of inactivity. In the default setting; • Warm Sleep Mode will start after a 15 minute of inactivity in order to reduce the power supply for Fuser Unit.

  • Page 40: Dehumidifying Roll Media

    2. 7 Dehumidifying Roll Media If the roll paper is extremely humid, it may cause poor prints. You will experience most likely “creasing” and “voids”. Normal Print Creasing If the media is humidified; Normal Print Voids If the media is humidified; NOTE Re-appearance of image (especially solid black image) may occur if you print with a humidified film.
  • Page 41 NOTE (1) There are several dehumidifying settings which can be set by service personnel. When these settings are determined, the dehumidifier functions. With any setting, the printer must be plugged in and the switch noted above must be in the “H” position. Call your service personnel if you would like to change the switch setting.

  • Page 42: Stacking Prints On High Capacity Print Tray (Option)

    2. 8 Stacking Prints on High Capacity Print Tray (option) High Capacity Print Tray has the ability to stack about 100 sheets of ejected prints behind the printer. “High Capacity Print Tray” Stack Capacity: High Capacity Print Tray Number of sheets Media Type Note (approx.)
  • Page 43 . With holding the extension tray, slide it completely to the arrow direction. 3. Lower the extension tray and insert the hooks on the base tray. Hook For use of thin vellum / tracing paper and film in D/A1 portrait or E/A0, press the lever down. In most sizes / types, the lever should remain up.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 Error Correction Page 3. 1 Paper Jam 3- 2 3. 1. 1 Roll Deck Section (J-01, J-02, J-03, J-04) 3- 3 3. 1. 2 Manual Feeder Section (J-05) 3- 5 3. 1. 3 Paper Feeder Section (J-10, J-11, J-12) 3- 6 3.

  • Page 45: Paper Jam

    3. 1 Paper Jam If a paper jam occurs, the UI screen will show its location and the corresponding error code (J-**). Please refer to the following figure to check the jam location. (Error Codes are described on the later pages.) Fuser Section J-13, J-14 Paper Feeder Section...

  • Page 46: Roll Deck Section (J-01, J-02, J-03, J)

    3. 1. 1 Roll Deck Section (J-01, J-02, J-03, J-04) When a Paper Mis-feed occurs in the Roll Deck, the UI shows J-01 / J-02 / J-03 / J-04. J-01: Roll 1 (Upper Roll Deck) J-02: Roll 2 (Upper Roll Deck) J-03: Roll 3 (Lower Roll Deck) J-04: Roll 4 (Lower Roll Deck) J-01...
  • Page 47 3. Set the roll media correctly. Front Deck (Roll 1 / 3) Rear Deck (Roll 2 / 4) NOTE The outside rim of Flange should meet the black triangle marked on Slide Guide. Otherwise the roll media may fall in Roll Deck or result in an incorrect media feeding. Out of position Correct Wrong...

  • Page 48: Manual Feeder Section (J)

    3. 1. 2 Manual Feeder Section (J-05) When a Paper Mis-feed occurs in the Manual Feeder, the UI shows J-05. J-05: Manual Feeder J-05 Roll 1 Roll 2 Roll 3 Roll 4 Front Rear Clear the Paper Mis-feed using the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 49 3. 1. 3 Paper Feed Section (J-10, J-11, J-12) When a Paper Mis-feed occurs in the Paper Feed Section, the UI shows J-10 / J-11 / J-12. J-10: Front region J-11: Middle region J-12: Middle-Rear region J-10 J-11 J-12 Roll 1 Roll 2 Roll 3 Roll 4...
  • Page 50 2. Pull out the Upper Frame Unit to your side (front) with holding both handles. Handle Upper Frame Unit 3. Pull up both knobs, and then push the Top Cover to rear side. Top Cover Knob Knob Top Cover Top Cover Chapter 3 Error Correction...
  • Page 51 4. Remove the mis-fed paper. Print 5. Close Top Cover. Top Cover 6. Close Upper Frame Unit and Manual Table. Manual Table Upper Frame Unit Chapter 3 Error Correction...

  • Page 52: Fuser Section (J-13, J)

    3. 1. 4 Fuser Section (J-13, J-14) When a Paper Mis-feed occurs in the Fuser Section, the UI shows J-13 / J-14. J-13, J-14: Fuser Unit J-13, J-14 Roll 1 Roll 2 Roll 3 Roll 4 Rear Front Clear the Paper Mis-feed using the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 53 2. Flip up the Lock Lever on the top of the Support Rod. Slide the Lock Slide down to release the tray. Tray (side section) Lock Lever Lock Slide Support Rod NOTE Please note that the tray may slightly bounce at the time of release. 3-10 Chapter 3 Error Correction...
  • Page 54 3. With holding the thick wire(s) on the overlapping area of the tray, lift up the entire tray. Insert the hooks into the holes on the tray rest. (release position) Hold the wire(s) here Hold the wire(s) here Lift up the entire tray Operation Position Operation Position Operation Position...
  • Page 55 4. Open Exit Cover. Exit Cover WARNING There are extremely hot parts inside the Heater Unit. Do not touch any parts in the Heater Unit, or you will be burnt. Also the mis-fed media can be very hot. Be careful not to get burnt when you remove it. 5.
  • Page 56 7. Pull out the Upper Frame Unit to your side (front) with holding both handles. Handle Upper Frame Unit 8. Pull up both knobs, and then push the Top Cover to rear side. Top Cover Knob Knob Top Cover Top Cover 3-13 Chapter 3 Error Correction...
  • Page 57 9. Remove the mis-fed paper. Print 10. Close Top Cover. Top Cover 11. Close Upper Frame Unit and Manual Table. Manual Table Upper Frame Unit For the printer with High Capacity Print Tray, go to step 12 on the next page for its relocation.
  • Page 58 12. Hold the thick wire parts of the tray and insert the hook parts at the “lock position” on the top face of the printer’s rear beam. Hold the wire(s) here Hold the wire(s) here Lift up the entire tray Operation Position Operation Position Release Position...
  • Page 59 13. Lift the Support Rod to the printer. Fully slide the Lock Slide upward. Slightly push the tray down to catch its bottom hooking part on the top of the Support Rod. Push down Lock Slide Support Rod 14. Fully press the Lock Lever down to lock the tray. Lock Lever NOTE To fit the Lock Lever in position, fully slide the Lock Slide upward.

  • Page 60: Outer Device (J-21, J)

    3. 1. 5 Outer Device (J-21, J-22) When a Paper Mis-feed occurs in the Outer Device, the UI shows J-21 / J-22. J-21, J-22: Outer Device (Auto Stacker, Folder, etc) J-21, J-22 Clear the mis-feed using the following procedure: 1. As for the way to clear the mis-feed, refer to the User’s Manual for the Outer Device. 3-17 Chapter 3 Error Correction...

  • Page 61: Open Cover Errors

    3. 2 Open Cover Errors When any deck/cover is open (not closed firmly), the UI Screen will display “Door Open” or any other prompt screen. Close the concerning deck/cover as it is impossible to print, if this error exists. 3. 2. 1 Roll Deck Open “Replace Roll”...
  • Page 62 3. 2. 2 Upper Frame Unit Open / Top Cover Open If either Upper Frame Unit or Top Cover is open, the UI screen shows “Door Open”. Check if the Upper Frame Unit and the Top Cover are closed firmly. Top Cover Upper Frame Unit Correct: Both Top Cover / Upper Frame Unit closed firmly...

  • Page 63: Exit Cover Open

    3. 2. 3 Exit Cover Open If Exit Cover is open, the UI screen shows “Door Open”. Check if Exit Cover is closed firmly. Exit Cover 3-20 Chapter 3 Error Correction...

  • Page 64: Other Errors

    3. 3 Other Errors 3. 3. 1 Roll Replacement When the printer is running out of an installed 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 65: Call Service Errors

    1. Turn off KIP 7970, and turn it on after an interval of 30 seconds or more. 2. If the same error code appears, turn off KIP 7970, and then unplug the printer from the wall outlet after an interval of two minutes for KS8 shutdown.

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