Turn off the host computer and other scsi devices, Turn off the printer, Disconnect the scsi cable – Kodak RP 50 2J0686 User Manual

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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

5-14

October 2002

The host computer and the
printer are not
communicating correctly.

The SCSI cable has been disturbed.

1. Turn off the host computer and other SCSI

devices.

2. Turn off the printer.
3. Disconnect the SCSI cable.
4. Reconnect the SCSI cable.
5. Power up the printer and wait for it to

initialize.

6. Power up the other devices.
7. Power up the host computer.

The host does not
recognize the printer

An error was made during the power
up sequence.

1. Turn off the host computer.
2. Turn off the printer.
3. Power up the printer and wait for it to

initialize.

4. Power up the host computer.

The SCSI IDs are different.

1. Change the SCSI ID through the OCP.
2. Turn off the host computer.
3. Turn off the printer.
4. Power up the printer and wait for it to

initialize.

5. Power up the host computer.

Repeated noise from the
processor.

The racks are installed incorrectly.

Reinstall the racks correctly. See “Operational
Checks” on page 4-6
.

Prints have scratches on
them.

The processor racks and socks are
contaminated (dirty).

• Clean the processor racks and socks.
• Check that the crossover assemblies are

installed correctly.

Chemistry has built up on
the printer exit rollers.

• Wet prints were pulled into the

printer to clear a paper jam.
(Usually following errors 65 or
260.)

• Splash guard was not used when

doing processor maintenance.

• Clean the rollers with a damp cloth.
• Clear the paper jam.
• Use the splash guard when doing processor

maintenance.

Chemistry leaks from the
processor.

Hose clamps or compression fittings
are loose.

Tighten the clamps and compression fittings.
See “Checking the Fittings for Leaks” on page
4-10
.

The text on the paper has
flare.

• The text density is too high.

• The processor is not in control.
• The printer is not calibrated

correctly.

• Reduce the density of the text by driving the

processor to the upper end of the control
limits.

• Calibrate the printer.

• Download the latest calibration software from

Kodak’s Web site and then calibrate the
printer.

Observation

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

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