Kodak Versamark DP5630, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ...o interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Versamark DS5600 Series Printing Systems Operator Guide Kodak 2010 All rights reserved This document contains proprietary information of Eastman Kodak Company or its licensors and is their exclusive property It may not be reproduced without a written agreement from Eastman Kodak Company No patent or other license is gr...

Page 3: ...inline and offline finishing equipment For DS5600 operation the following system requirements apply to the system components Kodak Versamark CS150 System Controller Software Dashboard Version 4 0 1 0 or higher Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 0 Ethernet compatible narrow format printers with Compact DS Main board installed Ethernet compatible wide format print stations with Co...

Page 4: ...his style Refers to Ready Text displayed by the software go Anything you type exactly as it appears whether referenced in text or at a prompt ENTER Special keys on the keyboard such as enter alt and spacebar NEXT Buttons and lights on the printer operator panel Save Software command buttons and sections of dialog boxes such as group boxes text boxes and text fields File Open A menu and a specific ...

Page 5: ...ob Printing 27 Using Online Help 30 Print Station Operation 31 Keyboard Controls 31 Screen Displays 32 Menu Screens 32 Status Screens 33 Control Menu Procedures 35 Service Menu Procedures 37 Parameters Menu Procedures 38 Pressure Adjustment 39 Vacuum Adjustment 39 Stim Adjustment 40 Stim Phase Adjustment 40 Charge Voltage Adjustment 40 Standby 41 Setup Menu Procedures 41 Chapter 3 Messages Message...

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Page 7: ...ion window after set up CS150 27 Figure 2 11 Run window CS150 29 Figure 2 12 Fluid controller software title screen 31 Figure 2 13 Menu tree DT3 print station software 32 Figure 2 14 Status screen layout 33 Figure 2 15 Printhead Ready status screen 33 Figure 2 16 Control Menu DT3 print station software 35 Figure 2 17 Parameters Adjustments screen Control Menu 35 Figure 2 18 Remote Service Selectio...

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Page 9: ...Operator Guide 9 Tables Table 1 1 Printhead performance 15 Table 2 1 System status display summary 34 Table 2 2 Control menu functions 36 Table 2 3 Service menu function 37 ...

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Page 11: ...rrow format printers Kodak Versamark DP5222 Printer or Kodak Versamark DP5340 Printer and two Kodak Versamark DP5600 Series Print Stations Kodak Versamark CS150 System Controller with three narrow format printers Kodak Versamark DP5222 Printer or Kodak Versamark DP5340 Printer and one Kodak Versamark DP5600 Series Print Station The narrow format printers support the following printheads Kodak Vers...

Page 12: ...5600 series print stations with DH6240 Printheads Kodak Versamark DP5650 Printing System Narrow format printers and one or two DP5600 series print stations with DH6300 Printheads All configurations are compatible with the current model of the 38 5 non stitch printhead mount The specific installation and application requirements determine the other system components required This guide provides ope...

Page 13: ...int Station Second third or fourth narrow format printer Second DT3 print station Each printer or print station supports one printhead Each printhead prints one color Spot color printing is supported using multiple printheads Printheads cannot be stitched System Controller When the system does not include a DP5000 series printer also called a narrow format printer the CS150 is mounted on a DT3 pri...

Page 14: ...ves as the operator terminal for both the CS150 and the print station using a KVM keyboard video monitor switch The DT3 cabinet Figure 1 3 contains the entire fluid system for the printhead an internal fluid controller PC and the Compact DS Main Board with associated cables The PC in the DT2 cabinet controls fluidic and electronic operation of the print station and umbilical The Compact DS Main Bo...

Page 15: ...he printer cabinet Minimum height 2 ft 61 cm below the base For narrow format printheads the print array should be no more than 0 5 inch 1 27 cm above the transport belt Optimum print quality is obtained with a printhead height of 0 125 inch 0 317 cm For the DH5300 and DH6300 wide format printheads the maximum height is 0 1 inch above the transport belt For the DH6240 printhead the maximum height ...

Page 16: ...et printing system The job parameters and setup at the CS150 are applied to the data to determine which part of the bit mapped data goes to each printhead Embedded setup allows jobs to be run without any image positioning at the controller however the CS150 software can be used to correct the setup or make changes to it if needed In a DS5600 system narrow format printers operate with the CS150 jus...

Page 17: ...5600 print station must be used to control that fluid system and printhead Note If two DP5600 print stations are configured each one must be operated using its own operator terminal The first DP5600 shares the operator terminal of the CS150 but the second DP5600 has a separate operator terminal The primary reference for all CS150 software procedures is the online Help see System Preparation Note S...

Page 18: ...nt Jobs All production printers must be configured as devices in the CS150 software and each database to be used as a print source must be configured for printing This configuration which includes field and record definition as well as print layout is saved in a configuration file bcf When the printers and databases are configured a print job is started by selecting a printer and loading a configu...

Page 19: ...lly before the controller is started For a system a with DS5000 series enclosure startup is done exactly the same as described in the Kodak Versamark CS150 System Controller Software Getting Started Guide Review the following procedures before starting the system initially System Connections Startup Sequence System Connections For a system without a DS5000 series enclosure check all the connection...

Page 20: ...allation and should not be changed unless a printer is added to the system or permanently removed A connected printer does not have to be used Only printers active in the current software configuration print Note The CS150 software key also called a feature key is programmed for the number of printheads and optional software features of the system If a feature is not active that is required contac...

Page 21: ... controller powers up the CS150 software main screen appears Figure 2 3 Figure 2 3 Main screen CS150 software This section gives an overview of the software and five basic operating procedures Menus and Screens overview Device Configuration Database Configuration Job Selection Job Printing ...

Page 22: ...ice procedures but can be used to check the status of narrow format printers fluid and data systems Figure 2 4 Diagnostics window Note The Diagnose selection on the main menu runs tests that check the status of all devices printers and print stations connected to the CS150 If a device is not communicating for any reason it will show an error A device that is powered off will not communicate This s...

Page 23: ...he text to Italian CZ Changes the text to Czechoslavakian ZH Changes the text to traditional Chinese Note The correct optional components for the Microsoft Windows XP Profes sional operating system and the correct fonts must be installed on the controller PC for this function to work correctly When the system is powered up operation consists of the following procedures Device Configuration Databas...

Page 24: ...pears Figure 2 6 Figure 2 6 Select service setup window CS150 software 3 Select Kodak Service and click OK The Service Dialog appears 4 Select the correct IP address for the device from the drop down menu and then click OK Note The address selected must be set using DIP switches on the Compact DS Main Board in the printer or print station and two devices cannot have the same address If the address...

Page 25: ...ation on job and printer setup Database Configuration Use the following procedure to set up a print data source 1 In the Dashboard window click the Configurator button The Configurator window appears 2 Select File then New to start the database wizard Wizard pages 1 through 4 Database selection appear 3 From the scroll able Database type list select the version of DBASE that was used to create the...

Page 26: ...erview page 11 In the Overview page you can browse through the database contents When you are ready click Finish The database you have just configured appears in the Database window a secondary window of the Configurator window 12 Test the database either by selecting Edit and then Test database or by clicking the Toolbar button For more information see the graph in the online Help topic for data ...

Page 27: ...igure 2 9 Figure 2 9 Configuring New Fields 5 When the setup is complete the job is ready to run Continue with Job Printing Job Printing When the required files are ready complete the following steps to print a job 1 In the Dashboard window check the job and setup before starting to print Figure 2 10 Also check the transport or mailbase to make sure it is ready to operate Figure 2 10 Production wi...

Page 28: ...op right to change the status of selected records An x indicates a record that has an error You can use the check at the top right to change the status of selected records Production mode Allows you to select either of two modes for printing Normal is used to print a job from the beginning or a midpoint Remake is used to print a job s error records after you ve corrected them Check with the produc...

Page 29: ...re displayed in the Dashboard window Product counter Allows you to set the number for the counter of the records printed from the job See Menus and Screens on page 22 for descriptions of the remaining controls For additional information on job printing see the Getting Started Tutorial and the Help topic Printing a job in the CS150 online Help For reference see also CS150 Getting Started Guide Koda...

Page 30: ...er a search term in Field 1 A list of matching terms appears in Field 2 and a list of topics in Field 3 4 Select the best match from the list of topics in Field 3 or select a term in Field 2 to narrow the search Use the arrows to scroll through the lists in Field 2 and Field 3 Click an item in either list to highlight it 5 Select Display to view the highlighted topic in the Field 3 list or select ...

Page 31: ...y screen or menu Caution Pressing F1 after entering standby mode through pressing CTRL Z locks up the print station Press F2 for an explanation of a displayed error Pressing F2 when no error is present results in a dialog box containing the message There are no pending errors Press F8 to clear any error that temporarily prevents printing Pressing F8 when no error is present or when a continuous er...

Page 32: ...oftware The four menus are used to access screens for all procedures The following sections describe the functions on these menus used for operation Screens used for service procedures are described only in relation to operation On all four menus an item can be selected in either of the following ways Type press the menu item number Use an Arrow key to highlight the item and then press Enter Note ...

Page 33: ...he Control Menu Figure 2 15 Printhead Ready status screen TITLE SECTION STATUS AND MEASUREMENT SECTION EYELID STATUS FUNCTION STATUS TIME REMAINING STATE NUMBER HS SYSTEM STATUS COLUMN MEASUREMENT COLUMN MESSAGE COLUMN Print Station 1 Remote Eyelid PRINTHEAD READY Time complete Press ESC to return to previous MENU State 16 SYSTEM STATUS MEASUREMENTS MESSAGES Fluid Servo ON 14 99 PSI Vacuum Servo O...

Page 34: ...the print station can communicate with the printhead Stim drive On Unlocked 0 200 to 0 700 VRMS Unlocked indicates a printhead malfunction Values above 0 4 are normal during clean or bringup Will go as high as 1 5 VRMS during a sonic cleaning cycle Charge plate heater On Status of the heater that prevents ink condensation Printhead ink ambient temperature 15 to 45 C Ink s temperature and the air t...

Page 35: ...Service Selection screen Control Menu CONTROL MENU Function Selections 1 Ready 2 Clean 3 Shut down 4 Clean long 5 6 Adjust 7 Remote Line 8 Service menu 9 Quit Choose a function enter the number Press F1 F2 key for HELP PARAMETER ADJUSTMENTS Press PgDn or PgUp to select Press or keys to change values Press ESC to EXIT STIM PHASE adjustment 0 to 15 units 9 CHARGE VOLTAGE adjustment 10 volts 120 1 IN...

Page 36: ...fter an overnight shutdown Selecting this function displays the Long Clean status screen 5 No function 6 Adjust Used to change the stimulation phase charge voltage and ink pressure settings Selecting this function displays the Parameter Adjustments screen Figure 2 17 used to change settings and improve printhead performance Stim phase can be changed in 1 segment increments maximum change of 15 seg...

Page 37: ...ever to progress to states 13 14 and 15 you must press the SPACEBAR to advance to ready Typically used to looks at jets when trying to determine print quality issues Selecting this function displays the Step To Ready status screen NOTE1 2 Clean service Starts a 3 minute printhead clean cycle with sonic stimulation Typically this function is used to clear print defects such as streakers crooked jet...

Page 38: ...Vacuum Adjustment Stim adjustment Stim phase adjustment Charge voltage adjustment 7 Sequence summary Allows you to review the current values times and states for print station valves motors and sensors Selecting this item displays the Sequence Summary screen The following sequences can be selected Ready Shutdown PH Standby Short Recover Install Clean Vacuum Ink Fill Long Clean Service Clean Fast R...

Page 39: ...ll sequences G 4 Select G Caution Do not change the center point of the pressure by more than 1 5 psi 5 Change the pressure setting by small amounts to find the lowest pressure setting that prints without light print If the system uses multiple print stations compare the print darkness to an adjacent printhead s test patterns as well Lowest pressure setting ________ psi Note If possible avoid chan...

Page 40: ...se settings are the phase window 6 Find the center of the Phase window then set the phase one value above the center This is the set point Charge Voltage Adjustment Use the following procedure to find and record the charge voltage window 1 From the Control Menu screen select Service Menu 8 2 Select Parameters Menu 9 and enter the password 3 Select Charge Voltage 5 4 Lower the charge voltage to fin...

Page 41: ...ter point of the range to this result 4 Press ESC then select Service Menu 9 and Control Menu 8 to return to the Control Menu screen 5 Print test patterns at the expected job speed Check the results for pickout dark defect or ghosting 6 Print test patterns at the expected job speed Check the results for ghosting Standby Select Standby to circulate ink through the print station and printhead Note I...

Page 42: ...nt station The ink number is used to set the default concentration value The print station must be shutdown before changing this number Concentration Used to set the resistivity of the R Cell concentration Number is found on the label of the R Cell System Language Used to select the language the control terminal uses during operation Choices include English French Spanish German Japanese Default H...

Page 43: ...int station operator terminal screen display Messages appear on screen displays in bold text or a contrasting color Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Display screen with sample messages Print Station 1 Remote Eyelid PRINTHEAD READY Time complete Press ESC to return to previous MENU State 16 SYSTEM STATUS MEASUREMENTS MESSAGES Fluid Servo ON 6 84 PSI Vacuum Servo ON 10 In Hg Printhead OK 0006 Serial No Stim Dr...

Page 44: ...al Containers Explanation The ink level has remained incorrect for 5 minutes Possible cause 1 empty external supply 2 tubing from external supplies 3 external ink or replenisher supply solenoid 4 fluid controller board 5 ink level switch Action 1 Check the external supplies of ink and replenisher and replace if necessary 2 Check the tubing from the external supplies for kinks or breaks 3 If the er...

Page 45: ...k is not leaking into the print station from the external containers Ink Concentration LOW Explanation Ink concentration is lower than normal The print station is not automatically adding ink or it is adding too much replenisher Possible cause 1 high ink use in a job 2 replenisher leakage 3 inline filter ink 4 level switches 5 solenoid valves 6 fluid controller board Action 1 Monitor image darknes...

Page 46: ...luids when the operating state allows refilling Action 1 None required unless this message displays for more than an hour The problem is corrected when Ink Level OK displays 2 If the error recurs have a service technician check the vacuum pump for damage No Help Available For This Function Explanation There is no online Help for this menu item or screen Action None is required ...

Page 47: ...t off with ordinary tap water or D I water To remove dried ink soak the cover in warm water then wipe it off For an illustration of the specific type of cover and its location see the document shipped with the printhead Printhead Cleaning Wipe ink dirt and paper dust off the exterior of the printhead with a soft damp cloth Mild detergent can be used if needed Do not spray water or any cleaning flu...

Page 48: ...r is coated replace it Remove the filter from its bracket by pulling up on the tab Figure 4 1 Figure 4 1 Printhead air filter DH6240 Cabinet Air Filter Inspect the cabinet air filter for dirt paper dust ink or any other debris If the filter is coated remove it and clean it with ordinary tap water or D I water and mild detergent Let the filter air dry Install a replacement filter while the cleaned ...

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