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Thank you for purchasing the KIP 7000. This USER'S MANUAL contains functional and operational explanations for the KIP 7000. 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: 220 – 240V plus 6% or minus 10%, 50/60Hz, 20A or higher 2. Use a circuit with a dedicated breaker. 3.
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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1 Basic Functions Part 2 Job Info Mode Part 3 Help / Configuration Screen Part 4 Windows Driver Part 5 AutoCAD HDI Driver Part 6 KIP Request Part 7 KIP PrintNET Part 8 Network Connectivity...
1.8.3 Maintaining the Media 1-17 1.8.4 Environmental Condition - Correction 1-18 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Turning on the KIP 7000 1-20 Turning off the KIP 7000 1-22 Replacing the Roll Media 1-23 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 1-32 Setting the Cut Sheet Paper...
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Chapter 4 Error Indications and Treatments Paper Mis-feed Errors 1-58 4.1.1 Paper Mis-feed in the Roll Deck Section (J-01, J-02, J-03, J-04) 1-60 4.1.2 Paper Mis-feed in the Manual Feeder Section (J-05) 1-62 4.1.3 Paper Mis-feed in the Paper Feeder Section (J-10, J-11, J-12) 1-63 4.1.4 Paper Mis-feed in Fuser Section (J-13, J-14)
Chapter 1 Before Use 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.
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1. 2 Originals Prohibited to Copy 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.
Features • KIP 7000 Digital Printer can make a print in a speed of 160mm per second. The maximum print size is 914mm (36 inches) wide, and the minimum one is 210mm in case of cut sheet paper, and 11 inches width in case of Roll paper.
1. 4 Specifications Subject Specification Model KIP 7000 Configuration Console Printing method Electrophotography Photoconductor Organic Photoconductive Drum Print speed 160mm per second (7 sheets of A0 in one minute) Print head Resolution 600dpi Print width Maximum width 914mm (36 inches)
This is a Touch Screen, and many user operations are available. Top Cover Open to clear the mis-fed paper. It is possible to put KIP 600 Scanner and KIP 2100 Scanner. Manual Table Open to insert a sheet of paper, or to pull the Upper Frame Unit.
Connect the cable from the Optional Device. (D-Sub Connector 9 pins: max.12Vdc (Small)) LAN Port Connect the LAN Cable to connect the KIP 7000 to the network. (Do not connect a telephone line.) Breaker It is possible to shut off supplying the AC power.
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1. 5. 3 Sub Display Panel There is a Sub Display Panel on the top of the printer. Refer to the following page for indicators and key functions. Sub Display Panel Sub Display Panel Status Indicator Toner Remaining Indicator Image Density Indicator TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY Paper Mis-feed Indicator...
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Name of part Function Status Indicator Green Orange : Power is not supplied. Lighting Orange : Warming up/printing is prohibited. Flashing Orange : Sleep Mode Flashing Green : Temperature Recovering Mode (Printing is temporarily interrupted to recover the temperature of Fuser Unit.) Lighting Green : Ready/Printing Toner Remaining...
1. 6 Indications during Normal Use The Sub Display Panel indicates the following information during normal use. (1) Processing a print The Job Indicator lights green when the printer receives a job. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY Job Indicator MENU TEST ENTER (2) Image Density level Any of the 4 LEDs of the Image Density Indicator will light according to the density level you...
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(3) Roll Deck, roll width and roll material currently used Before printing, you can select on the controller or on the scanner which roll media is used for printing. The Sub Display Panel indicates the selected Roll Deck Number and the media width. Sub Display Panel Roll 1 (Front) Roll 2 (Rear)
1. 7 Optional Configurations You can combine the KIP 7000 Digital Printer with optional outer devices. 3 kinds of configurations are shown below but the other finishing devices are also available. Please consult your Service Personnel. (1) In combination with an image Scanner...
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(3) In combination with an image scanner and controller Controller Scanner KIP 7000 1-14 Part 1 Basic Functions...
1. 8 Specifications for the Printing Paper 1. 8. 1 Available Print Size Available print size is as follows. Minimum Maximum Width 11 inches (Roll Paper) 36 inches 210mm (Cut Sheet paper) Length 8.5 inches 6 meters NOTE It is possible to print longer than 6 meters as an option. You can choose either “24m”...
1. 8. 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 1-16 Part 1 Basic Functions...
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.
High NOTE (1) KIP 7000 is equipped with the Dehumidify Heater. Using it in high humidity environment (65% or higher) is recommended. Refer to [2. 6 Dehumidifying the Roll Media] on page 1-37. (2) “Void of image” and “crease of paper” will occur in case of extremely high or low humidity.
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NOTE (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 1-19...
(4) The outlet must satisfy the following rated power condition. 220V - 240V plus 6% or minus 10%, 50/60Hz, 20A or higher 2) There is a Power Switch (A) on the right-front of KIP 7000. Press “ON” to turn on the KIP 7000.
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3) There is a Sub Display Panel on the right-front of the printer. The Orange lamp of the Status Indicator lights when the printer is warming up. Status Indicator (Left : Green / Right : Orange) Sub Display Panel TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU TEST...
Press this side. CAUTION The KIP 7000 and the User Interface (UI) look to be shut down when you turn off KIP 7000, the IPS inside of KIP 7000 is still operating for approximately 2 minutes after Power Switch operation.
2. 3 Replacing the Roll Media NOTE The printer indicates a “Roll Empty Error” by lighting up the Roll Empty Indicator on the Sub Display Panel if the roll media currently used TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY is emptied during printing. Install a new roll media using the following directions.
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1) When the Roll Empty Indicator lights, check the emptied Roll Deck Number on the Display. Example : Roll Deck Number is “01”. This means the media in the Roll 1 is empty. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY Roll Deck Number MENU TEST ENTER...
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4) Pressing down Lever (C), pull out the Roll Spool (B) from the core of the roll. 5) Loosen the Thumb Screw (D), and slide the Stopper (E) according to the width of the new roll of media. Tighten the Thumb Screw to fix the Stopper at the corresponding size mark. NOTE Align the top of triangle (F) of stopper and the size mark (G).
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6) Pressing down the Lever (C), insert the Roll Spool fully into the core until the Stopper (E) touches the roll media. Then, release the Lever (C) to “catch” the roll media with the Roll Spool. NOTE Be careful of the winding direction of roll media. No good Good 1-26...
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7) In case you load Roll 1 or Roll 3; Roll 1 Roll 2 Roll 3 Roll 4 Front Rear 7-1) Put back the Roll Spool into the Roll Deck. (Gear side is on the left and Lever side is on the right.) Gear side NOTE When you put back the Roll Spool into the Roll Deck, make sure to fit the collar of the right...
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7-2) Rotate the green knob as shown arrow and feed the leading edge of the media between Feeding Rollers. Knob Roll 1 Roll 2 Knob Roll 3 Roll 4 Front Rear 7-3) Close the Roll Deck. 7-4) Press the Initial Cut Key on the User Interface (UI) to cut the leading edge. Remove the paper portion.
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8) In case you load Roll 2 or Roll 4; Roll 1 Roll 2 Roll 3 Roll 4 Front Rear 8-1) Put the Roll Spool onto the Operator aid Arm. (Gear side is on the left and Lever side is on the right.) 1-29 Part 1 Basic Functions...
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8-2) Move the right one of Operator aid Arms backward and then move the left one similarly. The Roll Spool is set in the proper position Hereby. (Do not move both Operator aid Arms at the same time.) NOTE 1. “Operator aid Arm” was prepared to help the operator when you load the roll paper on the deeper Deck.
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8-3) Rotate the green knob as shown arrow and feed the leading edge of the media between Feeding Rollers. Knob Roll 1 Roll 2 Roll 3 Roll 4 Front Rear Knob NOTE When you load the media, rotate the Paper Feeding Roller Knob. Do not feed the media so much because the leading edge may come out from the slit.
The printer will indicate a “Toner Low Error” by Toner Low Indicator lighting the Toner Low Indicator on the Sub Display Panel. Replace the Toner Cartridge with the new cartridge using the following procedure: (Please use the KIP Toner Cartridge.) TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU TEST ENTER 1) Open the Manual Table.
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3) Push the Joint rightward to release the Toner Cartridge. (The joint is latched.) Joint 4) Press and hold the Lever to the left, and then rotate the Toner Cartridge (not the Cap of Cartridge) as shown arrow in order to close the opening. Approximately 2 rotations will be enough to close the opening, but rotate the Toner Cartridge until it stops completely.
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6) Shake a new Toner Cartridge several times right and left to make the toner smooth. 7) Insert the far left Collar of the Toner Cartridge into the slot firmly with pressing the Lever to the left. (Please direct the opening of the Toner Cartridge downward at this time.) 8) Pull the Toner Cartridge rightward a little, and insert the swelling in the slot.
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9) Rotate the Toner Cartridge to the arrow direction at least 90 degrees. (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 power, it is automatically fit properly.
2. 5 Setting the Cut Sheet Paper 1) Open the Manual Table. Manual Table Size Mark 2) There are several kinds of size mark on the Manual Table. Put the cut sheet paper on the table along with the concerning size mark, and then insert it into the Bypass Feeder along with the size mark.
2. 6 Dehumidifying the 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.
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NOTE (1) There are several dehumidifying settings which can be set by the service personnel. When these setting determine, the dehumidifier functions. With any setting, the printer must be plugged in and the switch noted above must be in the “ON” position. Call your service personnel if you would like to change the switch setting.
Chapter 3 Operations for Useful Functions 3. 1 Changing the Density Level If you would like to make the image darker or lighter, you will change the density level on the scanner or controller. After specifying the density level on the scanner or controller, it is also possible to compensate the image density on the printer, if needed.
3. 2 User Mode To enter the User Mode Press and hold the [Menu] key for more than 3 seconds. Then User Mode Number and its contents are shown on the Display. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY User Mode Number Contents MENU TEST ENTER...
3. 2. 2 User Mode 1: Image Enhancement Setting Mode A weak image can be emphasized by such functions as the Dot Enhancement Level and the Smoothing Function so that it looks clearer. Reference (1) An isolated dot image can be emphasized by the Dot Enhance Level. (Dot Enhance Level does not affect the compacted dots.) Isolated dots are emphasized.
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1) Select User Mode 1 “U1.” by pressing [ ] or [ ] key. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY Applied to the prints from controller MENU TEST ENTER The setting value consists of 2 digits. The left value is not used. The right one is applied to the print from controller.
3. 2. 3 User Mode 2: Auto Power Off Timer Setting Mode This mode allows you to set Auto Power Off Timer. Reference The Auto Power Off is the function that the Power Switch turns OFF automatically if the printer makes no printing (copying) operation for the time decided in the User Mode 2. (As for turning on the printer, press “ON”...
3. 2. 4 User Mode 3: Auto Power Off Setting Mode It is possible to select whether or not the Auto Power Off works. Reference The Auto Power Off is the function that the Power Switch turns OFF automatically if the printer makes no printing (copying) operation for the time decided in the User Mode 2.
It can save more power than Warm Sleep Mode. The temperature of the heater unit is about 150 degrees Centigrade when the KIP 7000 is ready. But if no print job or copy job is sent for a long time, it is best for saving the power to stop supplying the power to the heater unit completely.
It can save more power than Warm Sleep Mode. The temperature of the heater unit is about 150 degrees Centigrade when the KIP 7000 is ready. But if no print job or copy job is sent for a long time, it is best for saving the power to stop supplying the power to the heater unit completely.
The temperature of the heater unit is about 150 degrees Centigrade when the KIP 7000 is ready. But if no print job or copy job is sent for a long time, it is better for saving the power to fall down the temperature of heater.
The temperature of the heater unit is about 150 degrees Centigrade when the KIP 7000 is ready. But if no print job or copy job is sent for a long time, it is better for saving the power to fall down the temperature of heater.
3. 2.10 User Mode 9: L/L Environment Setting Mode It is possible to select whether or not the L/L Environment Setting Mode should work. Reference “Crease of paper” or “Defective fusing” may occur when a large paper (wider than 30”) is used in the low temperature and low humidity environment (It is called L/L Environment).
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2) Select either “on” or “oFF” according to the necessity by pressing [ENTER] key. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU TEST ENTER 1-52 Part 1 Basic Functions...
3. 2.11 User Mode A: H/H Environment Setting Mode It is possible to select whether or not the H/H Environment Setting Mode should work. Reference “Crease of paper” or “Foggy background” may occur when a large paper (wider than 30”) is installed to the Roll 2 or Roll 4 in the high temperature and high humidity environment (It is called H/H Environment).
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1) Select User Mode A “UA.” by pressing [ ] or [ ] key. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU TEST ENTER U A. o n : H/H Environment Setting works. U A. o F F : H/H Environment Setting does not work. (Normal operation) 2) Select either “on”...
3. 2.12 User Mode b: High Coverage Setting Mode It is possible to select whether or not the High Coverage Setting Mode should work. High Coverage Setting Mode will be effective if the image density looks lighter when you print some image pattern which consists of many data.
Chapter 4 Error Indications and Treatments 4. 1 Paper Mis-feed Errors If the Paper Mis-feed occurs, the Paper Mis-feed Indicator on the Sub Display Panel lights to inform you of the error. The Sub Display Panel also indicates the Paper Mis-feed Code ( J-XX ) to let you know where the paper is mis-fed.
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NOTE (1) Carefully remove the mis-fed paper so as not to harm your hand by cutting with the paper edge. (2) Take off a necklace, a bracelet and a wristwatch before removing the mis-fed paper. You may be burnt or get an electric shock if such a metal accessory touches the inside of the printer.
4. 1. 1 Paper Mis-feed in the Roll Deck Section (J-01, J-02, J-03, J-04) When the Paper Mis-feed occurs in the Roll Deck, the Sub Display Panel indicates any of “J-01”, “J-02”, “J-03” and “J-04”. J-01 : In the Roll 1 J-02 : In the Roll 2 J-03 : In the Roll 3 J-04 : In the Roll 4...
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2) If the leading edge of the media is torn or folded, cut it off. 3) Set the roll media correctly. NOTE When you put back the Roll Spool into the Roll Deck, make sure to fit the collar of the right side of the Roll Spool into the proper position.
4. 1. 2 Paper Mis-feed in the Manual Feeder Section (J-05) When the paper mis-feed occurs in the Manual Feeder, the Sub Display Panel indicates “J-05”. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY J-05 Roll 1 Roll 2 MENU TEST Roll 3 Roll 4 ENTER Front Rear...
4. 1. 3 Paper Mis-feed in the Paper Feed Section (J-10, J-11, J-12) When the Paper Mis-feed occurs in the Paper Feed Section, Sub Display Panel indicates any of “J-10”, “J-11” and “J-12” according to the position of mis-feed. J-10 : Front area J-11 : Middle area J-12 : Rear area TONER REMAIN...
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Clear the Paper Mis-feed using the following procedure: 1) Press the Initial Cut Key on the User Interface (UI). NOTE The roll paper is cut hereby even if it has not been cut at the time of mis-feed. (1) Once you make the Cutter work by pressing the Initial Cut Key on the User Interface (UI), it will not work again even if you press the Cut key more times.
4. 1. 4 Paper Mis-feed in the Fuser Section (J-13, J-14) When the Paper Mis-feed occurs in the Fuser Section, the Sub Display Panel indicates either of “J-13” and “J-14”. J-13, J-14 TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU TEST ENTER Roll 1 Roll 2 Roll 3 Roll 4...
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Clear the Paper Mis-feed using the following procedure: 1) Press the Initial Cut Key on the User Interface (UI). NOTE The roll paper is cut hereby even if it has not been cut at the time of mis-feed. (1) Once you make the Cutter work by pressing the Initial Cut Key on the User Interface (UI), it will not work again even if you press the Cut key more times.
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4) Open the Manual Table. 5) Pull out the Upper Frame Unit to your side holding both handles. Manual Table Handles 6) Pull up both knobs, and then push the Top Cover to rear side. Top Cover Knob 7) Remove the mis-fed paper. 8) Close the Top Cover and the Upper Frame Unit.
4. 1. 5 Paper Mis-feed in Outer Device (J-21, J-22) When the Paper Mis-feed occurs in Outer Device, the Sub Display Panel indicates either of “J-21” or “J-22”. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU TEST MENU TEST ENTER ENTER Clear the mis-feed using the following procedure:...
4. 2 Open Cover Errors The Sub Display Panel will indicate the error code (U-XX) if there are any open decks or open covers. Close each deck (or cover) as it is impossible to print, if this error exists. 4. 2. 1 Roll Deck Open (U-01, U-02) The corresponding Roll Deck is opened when the Sub Display Panel indicates “U-01”...
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NOTE This error code will be indicated if the Roll Deck is not locked correctly, although it may look closed. Open and close the Roll Deck again, pushing until locked. Ensure both sides of the roll deck are in their correct position. The Roll Deck is firmly locked.
4. 2. 2 Upper Frame Unit / Top Cover Open (U-05) When either the Upper Frame Unit or the Top Cover is opened the Sub Display Panel indicates “U-05”. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU TEST ENTER Check if the Upper Frame Unit and the Top Cover are closed firmly. Top Cover Upper Frame Unit 1-71...
4. 2. 3 Exit Cover Open (U-06) When the Exit Cover is opened, the Sub Display Panel indicates “U-06”. TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY MENU TEST ENTER Close the Exit Cover. Exit Cover 1-72 Part 1 Basic Functions...
4. 3 Other Errors 4. 3. 1 Toner Low The machine indicates a “Toner Low” by lighting the Toner Low Indicator on the Sub Display Panel. Toner Cartridge replacement is required. Refer to [2.4 Replacing the Toner Cartridge] on page 1-32. Toner Low Indicator TONER REMAIN IMAGE DENSITY...
4. 3. 2 Roll Empty The machine indicates a “Roll Empty” by lighting the Roll Empty Indicator on the Sub Display Panel if the roll media currently in use is consumed during printing. Installation of a new roll is required. Refer to [2.3 Replacing the Roll Media] on page 1-23.
4. 3. 3 No Manual Paper (P.E.) The machine indicates “P.E.-XX” on the Sub Display Panel when the cut sheet paper is not set on the Manual Feeder. “XX” means the required paper size. Set the indicated size of paper. Refer to [2.5 Setting the Cut Sheet Paper] on page 1-36.
4. 4 Call Service Errors You will note one of the following Error Codes on the Operation panel if the machine has the fatal error. It is impossible for the user to cure these errors to resolve these issues. PLEASE CALL YOUR TRAINED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO RESOLVE THESE ERRORS. Error Code Name of the error E - 01...