Versamark DS5600 Series - Kodak

Versamark DS5600 Series 

Printing Systems 

Operator Guide 

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Scope 

This guide describes how to operate the Kodak Versamark DS5600 Series 

Printing Systems. These printing systems produce letter-quality, variable 

data images using continuous inkjet technology at up to 500 fpm 

(150 mpm) with print resolutions of 240x240, 240x480, 300x300, or 

300x600 dots per inch (dpi). 

The DS5600 series printing systems can be used for business forms, tag 

and label, direct mail, booklets, bar coding, numbering, addressing, 

personalization, and billing statements with or without spot color. These 

printing systems are modular and can be configured for web or sheet-fed 

presses, collators, mail bases, folders, and a variety of other 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 Compact DS 

Main board installed) 

• Fluid Controller Software Release 5.000 or higher 

For additional information about the components used in the DS5600 

series printing systems, see the following publications: 

• Kodak Versamark CS150 System Controller Software Getting Started 

Guide 

• Kodak Versamark DP5222 and DP5340 Printing Systems Operator’s 

Guide 

The procedures in this guide should be performed only by an operator 

who has received on-site training from Kodak. 

Operator Guide 3

Scope 

Text Notations 

This manual uses the following typographical conventions. 

This style 

Ready 

go 

ENTER 

[NEXT] 

Save 

File Open 

ALT+F1 

ALT, TAB 

xx,yy 

jobfile.dat 

Refers to 

Text displayed by the software. 

Anything you type, exactly as it appears, whether referenced 

in text or at a prompt. 

Special keys on the keyboard, such as enter, alt, and 

spacebar. 

Buttons and lights on the printer operator panel. 

Software command buttons and sections of dialog boxes, 

such as group boxes, text boxes, and text fields. 

A menu and a specific menu command. 

Pressing more than one key at the same time. 

Pressing more than one key in sequence. 

Variable in error messages and text. 

File names. 

Safety Notations 

The following definitions indicate safety precautions to the operator. 

Note: Information that needs to be brought to the reader’s attention. 

Caution: A situation where a mistake could result in the destruction of data or 

system-type damage. 

! WARNING 

A potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death. 

! DANGER 

An imminent hazard that will result in serious injury or death. 

Service and Support 

Technical equipment support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Software and applications support is available 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

EST/EDT, Monday through Friday. 

Call for telephone or on-site technical support; to order parts or supplies; 

to request documentation or product information. 

U.S.A., Canada, and 

worldwide 

Phone 

+1-800-472-4839 

+1-937-259-3739 

Fax 

+1-937-259-3808 

Europe +41-22-354-1400 +41-22-354-1480 

Asia/Pacific Rim +65 6744 6400 +65 6744 6700 

Japan +81-3-5621-2220 +81-3-5621-2221 

4 DS5600 Series Printing Systems

Contents 

Chapter 1. Overview 

DS5600 Configurations........................................................................................11 

DS5600 Components ..........................................................................................13 

System Controller..........................................................................................13 

Print Stations.................................................................................................14 

Printheads .....................................................................................................15 

Fluid Containers ............................................................................................15 

System Operation ................................................................................................16 

Chapter 2. Operation 

System Preparation .............................................................................................18 

Startup Procedures..............................................................................................19 

System Connections .....................................................................................19 

Startup Sequence .........................................................................................20 

Controller Operation ............................................................................................21 

Menus and Screens ......................................................................................22 

Device Configuration.....................................................................................24 

Database Configuration ................................................................................25 

Job Selection.................................................................................................26 

Job 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 Displays................................................................................................44 

Message List........................................................................................................44 

Chapter 4. Operator Maintenance 

Daily Maintenance ...............................................................................................47 

Printhead Bottom Cover Cleaning.................................................................47 

Printhead Cleaning........................................................................................47 

Weekly Maintenance ...........................................................................................48 

Printhead Air Filter ........................................................................................48 

Cabinet Air Filter ...........................................................................................48 

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Figures 

Figure 1.1 DS5600 printing system configuration...........................................12 

Figure 1.2 DS5600 components, single DT3 system......................................13 

Figure 1.3 DT3 Print Station ...........................................................................14 

Figure 1.4 Typical ink-jet printing system........................................................16 

Figure 2.1 Connections, CS150 controller on DT3 cabinet.............................19 

Figure 2.2 Network hub and power connections, DT3 print station ................20 

Figure 2.3 Main screen, CS150 software........................................................21 

Figure 2.4 Diagnostics window .......................................................................22 

Figure 2.5 Devices menu, Diagnostics screen................................................22 

Figure 2.6 Select service setup window, CS150 software ..............................24 

Figure 2.7 Print job selection window .............................................................26 

Figure 2.8 Database window ..........................................................................26 

Figure 2.9 Configuring New Fields..................................................................27 

Figure 2.10 Production 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 Selection screen, Control Menu ..........................35 

Figure 2.19 Service Menu, DT3 print station software......................................37 

Figure 2.20 Parameters Menu, DT3 print station software ...............................38 

Figure 2.21 Setup Menu, DT3 print station software ........................................41 

Figure 3.1 Print station operator terminal screen display................................43 

Figure 3.2 Display screen with sample messages..........................................43 

Figure 3.3 Error message during startup ........................................................44 

Figure 4.1 Printhead air filter, DH6240 ...........................................................48 

Figure 4.2 Cabinet filter, DT3 print station .....................................................48 

Operator Guide 7

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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Chapter 1. 

Overview 

This overview describes Kodak Versamark DS5600 Series Printing 

Systems in the following sections: 

• DS5600 Configurations 

• DS5600 Components 

Configuration descriptions describe the various combinations of 

components that can make up a system. 

Component descriptions identify the controller, printers, and print stations 

used in the DS5600, and the system nomenclature. 

DS5600 Configurations 

The DS5600 series supports up to four printers and print stations in the 

following combinations: 

• Kodak Versamark CS150 System Controller with two Kodak 

Versamark DP5600 Series Print Stations 

• Kodak Versamark CS150 System Controller with one narrow-format 

printer (Kodak Versamark DP5222 Printer or Kodak Versamark 

DP5340 Printer) and two Kodak Versamark DP5600 Series Print 

Stations 

• Kodak Versamark CS150 System Controller with two narrow-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 Versamark DH5222 Printheads, which has a 2.13" (5.41 cm) 

print array and prints resolutions of 120x120 or 120x240 dpi 

• Kodak Versamark DH5340 Printheads, which has a 1.07" (2.71 cm) 

print array and prints resolutions of 240x240 or 240x480 dpi 

The DP5600 series print station can support any of the following 

printheads: 

• Kodak Versamark DH5300 Printhead, which has a 2.77" (7.04 cm) 

print array and prints resolutions of 300x300 or 300x600 





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DS5600 Configurations 

Figure 1.1 shows the different DS5600 series configurations. 

Figure 1.1 

DS5600 printing system configuration 

Second, third and fourth printers 

CS150 on DS5000 

DP5222 

or 

DP5340 

2.13" DH5222 

or 

1.07" DH5340 

CS150 on DS5600 

or 

DP5630 

DP5640 

or 

DP5650 

2.77" DH5300 

3.41" DH6300 

or 

4.27" DH6240 

Second DP5600 series print station 

Other system components such as the paper transport, cue sensor, tach 

encoder, finishing equipment, and printhead mount(s) are dependent on 

the specific combination installed. 

The DS5600 series printing systems are identified as: 

• Kodak Versamark DP5630 Printing System 

Narrow-format printers and one or two DP5600 series print stations 

with DH5300 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 operating instructions 

for a system with either narrow-format or wide-format printheads. 

Note: The term DH6240 is used for the 4.27" printhead in some system 

configurations, but that term is not used in this guide. 



DS5600 Components 


The DS5600 series has the following standard components: 

• Kodak Versamark CS150 System Controller 

• Network hub 

• One printer or print station 

• Printhead 

• Umbilical 

• Fluid containers 

The system can include the following additional components: 

• System enclosure (same used for the Kodak Versamark DS5000 

Series Printing Systems) 

• Computer mounting shelf (used only on a Kodak Versamark DT3 Print 

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 print station. 

Figure 1.2 shows the system components of a system that does not have 

a narrow-format printer. 

Figure 1.2 

DS5600 components, single DT3 system 

Monitor 

Network hub 

Printhead 

PC shelf 

CS150 System Controller 

Umbilical 

DT3 print station cabinet 

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Print Stations 

The Kodak Versamark DP5600 Print Station is a new component used 

only in the DS5600 Series Printing Systems. 

The DP5600 consists of a fluid controller for the printhead (DH5300, 

DH6240, or DH6300) and an operator terminal for the print station 

controller software. When the CS150 is mounted on a Kodak Versamark 

DT2 cabinet, the same computer serves 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 Board relays processes data received over the Ethernet from the 

CS150 and transmits rasterized, fiberoptic image data to the printhead. 

Figure 1.3 

DT3 Print Station 

Monitor 

Printhead 

Keyboard 

Fluid cabinet 

Data Main Board 

Umbilical 




Printheads 

The printheads used in the DS5600 series have the performance 

characteristics listed in Table 1.1. 

Table 1.1 

Model 

Printhead performance 

Print width Resolution (dpi) 

Nominal Exact X axis Y axis 

DH5340 1 inch 1.06 inch 

(2.69 cm) 


(5.41 cm) 

240 

240 

120 

120 

DH5300 4 inch 2.77 inch 300 

300 


(8.66cm) 


(10.85cm) 

x 

x 

x 

x 

x 

x 

240 

480 

120 

240 

300 

600 

Speed 

(fpm) 

500 

500 

500 

300 x 600 500 

240 x 240 500 

Resolution is measured in dots-per-inch (dpi) along the print array for the 

X axis and in the direction of substrate movement for the Y axis. 

Maximum speed in feet-per-minute (fpm) was determined printing a 4-line 

address with a 1-line Postnet barcode separated by 0.5-inch. Data 

prepared in IJPDS format can be printed faster, but the actual speed at 

which a given job can be printed is determined by the interaction of the 

image data and the inter-document spacing. Simulated imaging can be 

used to test the speed at which a job can be run. 

For DS5600 operation, apply the following guidelines to printhead 

mounting: 

• Maximum height = 6 ft (183 cm) above the base of the 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 is 0.125 inch above 

the transport belt. 

Fluid Containers 

The system requires external fluid containers for ink and replenisher fluid. 

These containers can be any combination of the following types: 

• 5.2 gallon (20 L) cubitainer 

• 55 gallon (209 L) drum 

• 275 gallon (1045 L) tote 

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System Operation 

The print station software monitors the level of ink stored in the internal 

tank, which is automatically filled from the external supply as ink is used. 

Replacing the external supplies can occur without stopping a job. You 

must monitor the fluid supplies using the print station software and 

replace the external ink or replenisher container when alerted by a “check 

external fluid containers” message. 

System Operation 

The DS5600 series printing system uses data in the Native Input 

Command Version 3 (NIC3) format for narrow-format printers (a system 

with only DH6240 printheads can use IJPDS format data). The controller 

processes job data and sends image data to the printers and print 

stations over an RJ-45 Ethernet connection (Figure 1.4). This connection 

uses a network hub mounted behind the CS150 computer. 

The CS150 uses setup commands embedded in the NIC3 data to 

automatically set job parameters. Alternatively, you can enter job setup 

instructions at the CS150 operator terminal. 

Figure 1.4 

Typical ink-jet printing system 

CS160 

Data 

source 

NIC3 

Controls and status 

Data 

station 

Bit-mapped 

data 

Fiberoptic 

Controls 

and status 

Print Station 

Umbilical 

Fluid 

cabinet 

Printhead 

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 just 

like they do in a DS5000 series printing system. The presence of one or 

two DT3 print stations does not change that relationship. The DT3 print 

stations operate with the CS150 in the following manner: 

• The CS150 serves the function of a Kodak Versamark CS220 System 

Controller Software or Kodak Versamark CS400 System Controller 

Software in a wide-format printing system such as the DS6240. 

• The Compact DS Main Board in the DT3 functions as the Kodak 

Versamark CD120 Data Station or Kodak Versamark CD130 Data 

Station in a wide-format printing system. 

• The DT3 print station software operates normally, monitoring all 

aspects of fluid controller operation. 

Operating procedures and controls are described in Chapter 2, 

“Operation.” 


Chapter 2. 

Operation 

Operation of a Kodak Versamark DS5600 Series Printing System consists 

of the following procedures: 

• System Preparation 

• Startup Procedures 

• Controller Operation 

• Print Station Operation 

The Kodak Versamark CS150 System Controller Software is used to 

control the system. The CS150 can be used to control the fluid systems 

and data systems of narrow-format printers, but not Kodak Versamark 

DP5600 Series Print Stations. When a DP5600 print station is configured, 

the Fluid Controller Software that runs on the computer in the DP5600 

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: 

Systems ship with the current version of CS150 System Controller 

software (Version 4.0.2.0 as of publication of this guide). Systems with 

earlier versions of the software, including all versions called Kodak Versamark 

Mailscape Software, may not be compatible with the DS5600 series 

printing systems. Contact technical support for information on software 

upgrades. 

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System Preparation 

System Preparation 

Before the system can print, the following CS150 software procedures 

must be completed: 

• Set up production printers 

• Configure databases 

• Create print layouts 

All these procedures are described in the CS150 online Help. Access this 

information from any screen by selecting the Help button (shown below 

on the production “Dashboard” screen). Open specific Help topics by 

clicking on items in interactive lists or on the pull-down menus. 

Help button 

The final procedure in this sequence is production (see “Print 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 configuration file (*. bcf). 

An optional CS150 module called Read and Image allows a CS150 user 

with a camera system (or barcode reader, magnetic strip reader, or optical 

character reader [OCR] and a production printing system) to personalize 

print products based on a customer number. For convenience, this Help 

refers to a camera system when discussing the Read and Image 

capability. 



Startup Procedures 

The CS150 System Controller is primarily used with the Kodak Versamark 

D-Series Printing Systems for applications that require bar coding, 

numbering, addressing, and personalizing. The CS150 can operate up to 

four printheads in various combinations (See “DS5600 Configurations” on 

page 11). The feature key for the CS150 software must match the number 

and type of printheads being used. 


Narrow-format printers should be powered-up normally 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 

connections to the controller mounted under the shelf on the DT3 cabinet 

(Figure 2.1). 

Figure 2.1 

Connections, CS150 controller on DT3 cabinet 

Monitor power 

Data from controller 

Data out to printer 

Data from customer network 

PC power 

KVM for CS150 

CS150 software key 

KVM switch input 

KVM switch 

KVM for DT3 

Data output 

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The DS5600 series controller on the DT3 cabinet requires the following 

connections: 

Note: 

• Input power 

• Monitor 

• Keyboard 

• Mouse 

• Feature key (see note below) 

• Data source 

One input from the customer data source is required. The data source 

is typically a LAN or network drive. 

• Network hub data connections 

Each printer or print station must have an output cable from the 

24-port Ethernet switch installed in the system enclosure or the DT3 

shelf (Figure 1.2). Input to the hub is a connection to the system 

controller. Hub connections are done at installation 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. 

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, contact technical support. 

Startup Sequence 

Start the system using this sequence (Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2): 

• Power up the print station(s) 

• Power up the narrow-format printer(s) 

• Power up the network hub 

• Power up the controller PC 

Figure 2.2 

Network hub and power connections, DT3 print station 

Up to four data outputs 

Single Data input from controller 

CS150 power 

DT3 cabinet power 

DT3 input power, 

PC and monitor power 



Controller Operation 


When the 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 

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Menus and Screens 

Operation of the system from the CS150 is done using selections under 

the following main menu buttons: 

The selections have the following functions: 

Production 

Used to select the files needed to print a job and do all other basic 

operating procedures. 

Configurator 

Used to configure a new printer or print station. 

Diagnostics 

Opens the Diagnostics window (Figure 2.4) that is used primarily for 

service procedures, but can be used to check the status of narrowformat 

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 screen is also used 

to remove a device from the setup (Figure 2.5). Consult a service technician 

before changing the system configuration or running diagnostics. 

Figure 2.5 

Devices menu, Diagnostics screen 

Exit 

Closes the CS150 software. 

About 

Provides the version number of the CS150 software. 




Help 

Accesses online help. See “Using Online Help” on page 30. 

Clear messages 

Removes any active messages. 

NL 

US 

DE 

FR 

ES 

IT 

CZ 

ZH 

Changes the text to Dutch. 

Changes the text to English. 

Changes the text to German. 

Changes the text to French. 

Changes the text to Spanish. 

Changes the text to Italian. 

Changes the text to Czechoslavakian. 

Changes the text to traditional Chinese. 

Note: 

The correct optional components for the Microsoft Windows XP Professional 

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 

• Database Configuration 

• Job Selection 

• Job Printing 

• Using Online Help 

The 'Getting Started Tutorial’ explains these procedures in detail. 

Operator Guide 23



Device Configuration 

To print, each printer must be configured in the CS150 software. Use the 

following procedure to assign each printer to a service and configure that 

printer for use by the system: 

1. In the Dashboard window, select Diagnostics. The Diagnostics 

window appears. 

Unknown 

2. Select Services New Service (or press CTRL + INSERT) to create a 

service view for each printer or print station connected to the 

controller. An Unknown device icon appears (see example at left) and 

the Select Service dialog appears (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 does not match the hardware setting, the 

warning “this device is not connected” appears when the device icon is 

selected. Contact your supervisor or a service technician if a device 

address needs to be changed. When the new device connects, select it 

by double-clicking the New Device icon in the list under Services. A 

dialog appears asking you to name the new device. 




5. Enter an appropriate device name and click OK (the example screen 

below shows a DP5640 on port 192.168.200.32 named 5640-32). 

6. Repeat the configuration steps for each device in the system. 

7. Select File Export System Information (or press CTRL + S) and 

create a new system information file (*.bwi) or save the existing file. 

8. If adding a device changes any customer information, select Settings 

Customer Info and make the necessary changes. 

9. Exit Diagnostics. 

10. See the online Help for more information 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 database you will be configuring. 

4. Click Browse. 

5. In the open dialog, locate and select the DBASE file you want. 

6. Click the Open button. 

7. Back in wizard page 1 of 4, click Next. Wizard page 2 of 4, Table 

selection, appears. 

8. Select the desired database table form the table name drop-down list, 

then click Next. Wizard page 3 and 4, Layout config, appears. 

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9. You can view a database record by entering its relative number in the 

Current record number box. You can also specify the code page 

you want to be used for fields of type “string.” Finally, you may be able 

to select a database Index. When you are ready, click Next. 

10. You can use the Extra Fields window to define postal code fields to 

be used in your print layout. When you are finished defining postal 

codes (or if you do not want to define any postal codes), then click 

Next. Wizard page 4 of 4, Overview, appears. (Note: you can 

observe the results of the code page settings in the Overview 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 configuration. 

Job Selection 

Use the following procedure to specify which job is printed: 

1. Selecting Production allows you to go into the Configuration 

window and select a print job (Figure 2.7) 

Figure 2.7 

Print job selection window 

2. In the Production window, open the database you want to use 

(Figure 2.8). 

Figure 2.8 

Database window 

3. With a job and database selected, select a printer on the left side of 

the Production window (highlight and double click). 




4. To create a new job setup, or change the setup to add necessary 

fields to the labels, drag the selected fields from the Field List and 

place them in the template (Figure 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 window - after set up, CS150 

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The Production window has the following buttons and field groups: 

Close 

Ends the current activity for running the print job and returns you to 

the Dashboard window. 

Run 

Starts printing a job. If necessary, any printers required are brought to 

ready before printing begins. When printing is ready, the Run window 

shows printing status in real time as the job runs. 

Database status 

Identifies the current database file for running the print job and 

displays the print status of each record. 

• A check indicates a record that has printed. You can use the check at 

the top right to change the status of selected records. 

• A flag indicates a record that has not printed yet. You can use the 

check at the top 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 production supervisor for restrictions or special 

procedures for reprinting documents. 

Range 

Allows you to select the records to be printed within a range of record 

numbers. After entering a new number for the beginning or ending 

record, or for both, you must select Change before the new numbers 

can be used for printing. 

Counters 

Displays the numbers of records selected for printing (in gray), 

already printed (in green), and unable to be printed (in red). 

Search... 

Allows you to search for text in the database. Online Help provides 

more detail on the ability to control the search. 




Export results 

Allows you to create a file that lists the records that are selected for 

printing, already printed, or unable to be printed, or any combination 

of these statuses. The file does not indicate more than the record 

numbers. 

Select Fields... 

Allows you to control which database fields are 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 

• Kodak Versamark Font Tools Getting Started 

2. Click on Run to print the job. The Run window appears and the job 

begins to print. 

Figure 2.11 

Run window, CS150 

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Using Online Help 

Online Help is available from any window (see the example windows 

below). Use the following steps to access the online Help: 

1. Select Help in the lower right corner of the work area. 

Production 

Run 

Dashboard 

Help button 

2. Select the Find tab. 

3. Enter 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 Cancel to end the search. 

Field 1. 

Field 2. 

Field 3. 

Display button 



Print Station Operation 


The CS150 cannot control or display status information about a Kodak 

Versamark DT3 Print Station or wide-format printhead (Kodak Versamark 

DH5300, Kodak Versamark DH6240 or Kodak Versamark DH6300). The 

DT3 must be controlled using its operator terminal. One DT3 operator 

terminal can share the PC used by the CS150, but the second DT3 has its 

own separate PC. Operator procedures are the same regardless of which 

PC is used. This section describes these procedures. 

Keyboard Controls 

The keyboard is the primary interface to the DT3 print station software. 

The following commands can be entered using the keyboard: 

• On a PC shared with the CS150 software, please press: SCROLL, 

LOCK, SCROLL LOCK, UP ARROW to switch to the DT3 operator 

terminal display. 

• Press CTRL + Z to place printhead in standby mode (ink circulating to 

printhead). 

• Press F1 to see Help information for any 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 error is 

present has no effect on print station operation. 

• Press F10 to display information about the hours of operation for the 

print station and printhead, the versions of software installed, and the 

type of ink in use. 

• Press ESC to leave the information screen and return to the previous 

menu or screen. Pressing ESC also clears any temporary errors. 

• Press any key to progress past the initial screen displayed by the DT3 

print station software (Figure 2.12). The next screen displayed is the 

Control Menu used for all operator procedures (see the next 

section). 

Figure 2.12 

Fluid controller software title screen 

Fluid Controller Software 

Release 5.xxx 

Serial Number: xxxx 

Press any key 

(C) Copyright 

Eastman Kodak Company 

1995-2007, All rights reserved 

Operator Guide 31



Screen Displays 

The DT3 print station software displays menu screens and status 

screens. The following sections describe these two types of displays. 

Menu Screens 

The DT3 print station software has a simple menu tree made up of four 

menu screens (Figure 2.13). 

Figure 2.13 

Menu tree, DT3 print station software 

CONTROL MENU 

Quit 

SERVICE MENU 

PARAMETERS MENU 

SETUP MENU 

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: 

On any menu, selecting an item without a description has no effect. No 

description appears as “--------”, a row of dashes or hyphens. 




Status Screens 

Status screens display when you select a function listed on the Control 

Menu or Service Menu. 

Status screens display information only; no control functions are available 

on a status screen. Help information is available on any status screen 

(press F1). Figure 2.14 shows the status screen format. 

Figure 2.14 

Status screen layout 

EYELID STATUS FUNCTION/STATUS TIME REMAINING 

TITLE SECTION 

STATE NUMBER 

STATUS AND MEASUREMENT SECTION 

HS SYSTEM STATUS COLUMN MEASUREMENT COLUMN MESSAGE COLUMN 

Figure 2.15 shows an example status screen (Printhead Ready reached 

from the Control Menu.) 

Figure 2.15 

Printhead Ready status screen 

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 ON 10.0 In. Hg. 

Printhead (S1000) 12345 Serial No. 

Stim. Drive ON 0.299 Tab Vrms 

Chg. Plt.Heater ON 

Ready to Print 

PntHd Ink/Amb. Temp. 29./27. Deg. C 

Charge Voltage ON (130.7 Volts) 

Ink Concentration OK 

Ink Level OK 

Off Line 

Printhead Use 207.5 Hours Exit Save 

Print Station Use 1234 Hours 

Operator Guide 33



During operation, the following status displays should be monitored: 

Eyelid Status 

Shows data station or print station eyelid control. Remote Eyelid is 

data station control and Local is print station control. 

Function Status 

Displays the function name. When the display flashes, the function is 

active; otherwise the function is not running or has been completed. 

Time Remaining 

Displays a countdown (in seconds) until the function is complete. 

State Number 

Displays which state is active. All states are numbered. The number 

changes to indicate the state. 

Table 2.1 lists all status information displayed on the various screens. 

Table 2.1 

System status display summary 

Parameter/Component Possible Statuses Range in Ready Description 

Fluid servo On 14.00 to 16.00 psi Pressure values below 14 psi occur during 

bringup or shutdown. 

Vacuum servo 

Printhead 

Stim drive 

On 

On hold 

(speed) 

Link down 

Link error 

On 

Unlocked 

9.9 to 14.0 in. Hg Values above 14 in. Hg occur during clean 

or shutdown. 

Printhead serial 

number 

Indicates whether the print station can 

communicate with the printhead. 

0.200 to 0.700 V RMS Unlocked indicates a printhead 

malfunction. Values above 0.4 are normal 

during clean or bringup. Will go as high as 

1.5 V RMS during a sonic cleaning cycle. 

Charge plate heater On - Status of the heater that prevents ink 

condensation. 

Printhead ink/ 

ambient temperature 

Charge voltage 

Ink concentration 

Ink level 

- 15 to 45 C Ink's temperature and the air temperature 

in the printhead. 

On 

Low 

OK 

Low 

High 

OK 

Low 

Empty 

Filling 

High 

50.0 to 150.0VDC Voltage on the charge plate. 

Not applicable 

Not applicable 

Darkness of the ink. Replenisher is added 

as necessary. A constant low or high state 

may indicate a problem. 

Amount of ink in the ink tank. Ink is added 

as necessary. A constant empty, filling, or 

high state may indicate a problem. 1 

Printhead use - 0 to 65000 h Accumulated hours the printhead has 

operated. 

Print station use - 0 to 65000 h Accumulated hours the print station has 

operated. 2 

1. OK displayed as light blue text = ink drawn from the external ink supply at the next fill. OK in dark blue = ink drawn from the external 

replenisher supply at the next fill. 

2. If INSTALL is used when updating software, the accumulated hours will be reset to 0 (zero). Use UPDATE to preserve the hour 

record. 




Control Menu Procedures 

Use the Control Menu (Figure 2.16) to access the primary screens used 

for operation and to access the other menus. 

Figure 2.16 

Control Menu, DT3 print station software 

** 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. 

Use Adust (6) to adjust print quality. See the documentation shipped with 

the printhead for information on identifying defects. 

Figure 2.17 

Parameters Adjustments screen, Control Menu 

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 

INK PRESSURE adjustment (+- 1.0 psi) : 15.00 

Use Remote/Line (7) to set how the system controls the DT3 and its 

printhead. 

Figure 2.18 

Remote/Service Selection screen, Control Menu 

Remote/Service SelectionS 

Press PgDn or PgUp to select. 

Press or keys to change values. 

Press ESC to EXIT. 

[X] Remote eyelid, Data/Print Station control of eyelid. 

[ ] Local eyelid, Print Station control of eyelid. 

[X] On line, send “Ready to Print” only when ready. 

[ ] Off line, send “Ready to Print” all the time. 

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Table 2.2 

Function 

Table 2.2 summarizes all the Control Menu selections and procedures. 

Caution: A Shutdown MUST be done before quitting, or an ink spill at the printhead 

can occur. 

Control menu functions 

Use 

1 Ready Brings the printhead to normal operational condition. Selecting this function displays the 

Printhead Ready status screen. When the printhead is ready for normal operation, the 

Printhead Ready Cycle status screen displays. 

2 Clean Starts a 1-minute printhead clean cycle without sonic stimulation. Typically, this function 

is used to clean the printhead after a short shutdown (up to a few hours) or when 

removing the eyelid/ installing the catchpan to perform printhead servicing. Selecting this 

function displays the Printhead Clean status screen. 

3 Shut down Starts a 15-minute shut down cycle to remove all fluid from the printhead. Typically this 

function is used to shut down the printhead at the end of the day or anytime after ink 

circulation in the printhead has occurred and the quit function will be selected. Selecting 

this function displays the Shutdown Printhead status screen. 

4 Clean - long Starts a 5-minute printhead clean cycle without sonic stimulation. Typically, this function 

is used the clean the printhead after 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 

segments possible) 

• Charge voltage can be changed in 0.4 VDC increments (maximum change of ± 10 

VDC possible within operating range set by supervisor) 

• Ink pressure can be changed in 0.07 PSI increments (maximum change of ± 1 PSI 

possible) 

7 Remote/Line Used to determine whether the print station or the data station controls when the eyelid 

opens and closes, or to allow printing by other print stations installed in printing system 

when the print station is inactive. The data station normally controls the eyelid when 

running a job. Selecting this item displays the Remote/Service screen (Figure 2.18). 

• Remote eyelid - data station controls the printhead eyelid positioning. Used for 

normal print operations 

• Local eyelid - print station controls the printhead eyelid position. Used for printhead 

cleaning and maintenance 

• On-Line - print station printing is controlled by data station 

• Off-line - print station will not print, but other print stations in system can print 

8 Service menu Used to access simple maintenance functions. Selecting this function displays the 

Service Menu screen. 

9 Quit Used to exit the print station software. 




Service Menu Procedures 

Use the Service Menu (Figure 2.19) to access functions used for 

operator maintenance procedures. Check with a service technician before 

starting these procedures. Some service procedures require specific 

information about the system, for example: when using a standard ink 

there are 15 steps in the Ready - Steps function, but with a special ink, 

there could be more steps. 

Figure 2.19 

Service Menu, DT3 print station software 

** SERVICE MENU ** 


1 Ready - steps 

2 Clean - service 

3 Shut down 

4 Vacuum/ink fill 

5 -------- 

6 Clean - install 

7 Sequence summary 

8 Control menu 

9 Parameters menu 



Table 2.3 summarizes the procedures done using the selections on the 

Service Menu. 

Table 2.3 

Service menu function 

Item 

Description 

1 Ready - steps Brings the printhead to Ready under direct operator control. The print station 

progresses through states 1-12. However, 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 jets, or charge shorts. Refer 

to Chapter 3, “Messages” for symptoms of print problems. Selecting this function 

displays the Service Clean status screen. 

3 Shut down Shuts down the printhead. Typically used at the end of the day or prior to changing 

the printhead or ink in use. Selecting this function displays the Shutdown Printhead 

status screen. 

4 Vacuum/ink fill Used to fill the print station ink tank. Selecting this item displays the Vacuum/Ink Fill 

status screen. 

5 ----------- No Function. 

6 Clean - install Starts a 10-minute printhead clean cycle with sonic stimulation. Typically, this 

function is used to clean a newly installed printhead. It can also be used to clean the 

printhead after the print station has been shut down for several days. Selecting this 

item displays the Clean - Install status screen. 

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Table 2.3 

Service menu function (Continued) 

Item 

7 Sequence 

summary 

Description 

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 Ready • Step to Ready 

• Fast Recover • Clean 

• Ink Too High • Shutdown PH 

• Carryover 

8 Control menu Used to exit to the Control Menu. 

9 Parameters menu Used by supervisors, field engineers or maintenance technicians to perform more 

detailed maintenance. The Parameter Menu screen is password protected. 

Parameters Menu Procedures 

Use the selections on the Parameters Menu (Figure 2.20) to configure 

the DT3 print station and printhead. 

Figure 2.20 

Parameters Menu, DT3 print station software 

** PARAMETERS MENU ** 


1 Pressure 

2 Vacuum 

3 Stim. / Stimgram 

4 Stim. phase 

5 Charge voltage 

6 --------- 

7 Standby 

8 Service menu 

9 Setup menu 



These settings are critical to proper operation of the equipment and 

should be done at installation. Changes should be made only by a service 

technician. This menu is password protected. 

Note:Press F10 to display information about the hours of operation for the 

print station and printhead, the versions of software installed, and the type 

of ink in use. 

If necessary, make changes to the following parameters after consulting a 

service technician or technical support: 

• Pressure adjustment 

• Vacuum Adjustment 

• Stim adjustment 

• Stim phase adjustment 

• Charge voltage adjustment 




The following sections describe how the functions of these parameters. 

Pressure Adjustment 

This procedure should only be done to match adjacent printhead ink 

coverage. Consult a service technician before adjusting pressure. 

Caution: Do not change the center point of the pressure by more than 1.5 psi 

(10.3 kPa). 

Note: You have a range of 1 psi (6.8 kPa) above and below the center point for 

a total range of 2.0 psi (13.2 kPa). Changes of more than 0.5 psi (3.4 kPa) 

may require changes to the charge voltage and stimulation phase. Printhead 

operation depends on the correct relationship of pressure, charge 

voltage, and stimulation phase. 

Use the following procedure to change the center point of the operator ink 

pressure adjustment range. 

1. From the Control Menu screen, select Service Menu (8). 

2. Select Parameters Menu (9), and enter the password. 

3. Select Pressure (1). 

Note: 

The pressure can be changed for one sequence (S) or all 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 changing the pressure more than ±1.0 psi from the 

value entered on the Printhead Information Sheet. 

6. Change the pressure setting by small amounts to find the highest 

pressure setting that prints without dark print. If the system uses 

multiple print stations, compare the print darkness to an adjacent 

printhead's test patterns as well. 

Highest pressure setting: ________ psi. 

7. Calculate the center of the pressure range by subtracting the lower 

pressure from the upper pressure. This value is the operator's 

pressure range. 

Vacuum Adjustment 

The vacuum adjustment should be done only by a trained service 

technician. It is never required as part of normal operation. It is done 

during installation and then checked and adjusted if the print station, 

printhead, or umbilical is moved. 

Operator Guide 39



Stim Adjustment 

Stim and stim gram adjustment should be done only by a trained service 

technician. It is never required as part of normal operation. 

Stim Phase Adjustment 

The phase setting may require adjustment when the print station reaches 

a maximum operating temperature, or if the operating environment 

changes significantly. There are 16 phase settings to choose from. Use 

the following procedure to find and record the stim phase window: 

1. From the Control screen, select Service Menu (8) 

2. Select Parameters Menu (9), and enter the password. 

3. Select Stim Phase (4). 

4. Select each of the 16 different phase settings. Record all phase 

settings that print test patterns of good quality. 

5. Examine the printed test patterns. Several adjacent settings should 

provide good print quality. These phase 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 find the lowest charge voltage that will 

allow printing without dark defect. 

Lowest charge voltage setting: ________ VDC. 

5. Raise the charge voltage to find the highest charge voltage that will 

allow printing without pickout. 

Highest charge voltage setting: ________VDC. 

6. Calculate the set point of the charge voltage range. 

a. Subtract the lower charge voltage from the upper charge voltage. 

This value is the Charge Voltage window. 

b. Divide theCharge Voltage window value by 2 and add the result 

to the lower charge voltage. 

7. Set the center point of the range to this result. 

8. Press ESC, then select Service Menu (9) and Control Menu (8) to 

return to the Control Menu screen. 




9. Print test patterns at the expected job speed. Check the results for 

pickout and dark defect. 

Caution: Do not change the center point of the pressure by more than 1.5 psi 

(10.3 kPa). 

Note: The range of 10 VDC above and 10 VDC below the center point for equal 

a total range of 20 VDC. Extreme cases of pickout or dark defect may 

need changes of 5 to 10 VDC to correct printhead performance. Small 

changes of about 2 VDC can correct minor cases of pickout or dark 

defect. 

Use the following procedure to change the center point of the operator 

charge voltage adjustment range: 

1. Divide the pressure range by 2. 

2. Add the result to the lower pressure. 

3. Set the center 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. 


pickout, dark defect, or ghosting. 


ghosting. 

Standby 

Select Standby to circulate ink through the print station and printhead. 

Note: 

Ink circulation can also be accomplished by pressing CTRL + Z any time 

while the print station is powered up and ready for operation. 

Setup Menu Procedures 

Use the selections on Setup Menu (Figure 2.21) only after consulting a 

service technician or technical support. 

Figure 2.21 

Setup Menu, DT3 print station software 

** SETUP MENU ** 


1 PH Height 

2 Ink Number 

3 Concentration 

4 System Language 

5 Help Language 

6 O.T. Language 

7 --------- 

8 Parameters menu 

9 --------- 



Operator Guide 41



Use the following selections on the Setup Menu only after consulting a 

service technician. These parameters should never require adjustment 

during operation. 

PH Height 

Used to provide the height of the printhead above the base of the 

print station. This information is used to set the default levels for the 

print station pressure and vacuum parameters. 

Ink Number 

Used to provide the ink number to the print 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 

Help Language 


operation. The language choices are the same as for system 

language. 

O.T. Language 


operation. The language choices are the same as for system 

language. 


Chapter 3. 

Messages 

This chapter provides responses to common messages that appear on 

the print station operator terminal during operation. For a complete list of 

print station messages, refer to the print station Service Guide. 

The print station software displays active text and messages in higher 

intensity or with reversed colors (Figure 3.1). 

Figure 3.1 

Print 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 

Messages 

Fluid Servo ON 6.84 PSI 

Vacuum Servo ON 10. In. Hg. 

Printhead OK 0006 Serial No. 

Stim. Drive ON 0.775 Tab Vrms 

Chg. Plt.Heater ON 

PntHd Ink/Amb. Temp. 27/25 Deg. C 

Charge Voltage ON ( 123 Volts) 

Ink Concentration LOW 

Ink Level FILLING 

Printhead Use 207.5 Hours 

Operator Guide 43


Message Displays 

Message Displays 

Errors are displayed in red text on the screen. Errors prevent printing by 

taking the print station out of ‘Ready to Print’ status or by preventing it 

from being put in that status (the ‘Ready’ selection inactive). Figure 3.3 

shows a sample error message displayed during startup. 

When any error occurs, press F2 to display information about the error, 

then press F8 to clear the error. Serious errors cannot be cleared by 

pressing F8. If such an error occurs, contact your service technician or 

contact Kodak technical support. 

Figure 3.3 

Error message during startup 

< Print Station Initialization > 

Messages 

Disk Drive check available_bytes 

Checking Station Type 

Loading Station Data FLUID.TBL 

Printhead Communication 





Loading Ink Data INKTYPE.VAL 

Loading Ink Data INKDEX.DAT 

Loading Configuration MACHINE.INI 

Reading States Table STATESEQ.TBL 

Loading Help 

FLUIDHLP.001 

Loading Error Help ERRORHLP.001 

Loading O.T. Messages 

MESSAGE.001 

Charge Short Testing 

Checking Station Speed 

30 seconds Calibration Calibration failed. 

Pending error(s). Press any key to continue. 

Message List 

Messages are listed in alphabetical order. When more than one cause is 

listed, the first is the most likely cause of the message. When more than 

one action is given, each action should be taken in numerical order. 

Check External 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 error recurs, have a service technician run diagnostics to check 

the solenoids and switches. 



Message List 

Check Ink Reorder Number 

Explanation: 

The ink was changed recently, and the print station determined that the 

difference in concentration was too great to correct by adding ink or 

replenisher. Possible cause: 1. software configuration; 2. resistivity 

sensor; 3. fluid controller board. 

Action: 1. Check the ink reorder number. 

2. If the error recurs, have a service technician reset the ink reorder 

number. If the error persists, have a service technician run 

diagnostics on the resistivity sensor and fluid controller board. 

Ink Concentration HIGH 

Explanation: 

Ink concentration is higher than normal. The print station may not be 

adding replenisher automatically. High concentration can occur if the 

printhead is ready for a long period without printing. Possible cause: 

1. low ink use in a job or circulating ink without printing; 2. ink leakage; 

3. inline filter (replenisher); 4. fluid controller board. 

Action: 1. Monitor image darkness for at least one hour to allow the print station 

to automatically correct ink concentration. The problem is corrected 

when “Ink Concentration OK” displays. 

2. Check the external supply for replenisher, and replace the drum if 

necessary. 

3. If the error recurs, have a service technician check the inline filter for 

replenisher. If the error persists, and printing is too dark, have a 

service technician make sure that the proper ink reorder number has 

been entered, run diagnostics on the inkjet controller board, and 

check that ink 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 darkness for at least one hour to allow the print station 

to automatically correct ink concentration. The problem is corrected 

when “Ink Concentration OK” displays. If this message displays for 

more than an hour, proceed with the next action. 

2. Check the external supply for ink, and replace the drum if necessary. 

3. If the error recurs, have a service technician check the inline filter for 

ink. If the error persists, and printing is too light, have a service 

technician make sure that the proper ink reorder number has been 

entered, run diagnostics on the inkjet controller board, check that the 

fluid supply lines from the external containers are not blocked, and 

that fluid can flow freely to the print station. Next, have the service 

technician make sure the level switches in the ink tank are operating 

normally and that switch connections are secure. Then check that the 

solenoid valves that control fluid flow are operating normally and that 

connections are secure. 

Ink Level FILLING 

Explanation: 

Action: 

This status message displays when the print station is automatically 

adding fluids. Possible cause: 1. empty containers; 2. fluid lines; 3. level 

switches; 4. solenoid valves 

None required unless this message displays for more than several 

minutes. The problem is corrected when “Ink Level OK” displays. 

Operator Guide 45


Message List 

Ink Level LOW 

Explanation: Ink level is below normal operating limits. The print station will 

automatically add fluids 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. 


Chapter 4. 

Operator Maintenance 

This chapter describes routine maintenance procedures that must be 

done to ensure that the system continues to operate properly. These 

tasks take only a few minutes and do not require any tools. 

Daily Maintenance 

For Kodak Versamark DH5222 Printheads and Kodak Versamark DH5340 

Printheads, the following tasks should be done as needed or every 8 

hours of run time, whichever is more frequent. 

Printhead Bottom Cover Cleaning 

Clean the cover that protects print array on the bottom of the printhead 

enclosure by removing the cover and rinsing it 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 fluid direct on the printhead. Apply water or detergent to the 

cloth used to wipe the printhead. Clean the printhead covers under the 

following circumstances: 

• Before printing, as needed, with POC bypassed or in standby 

• When the printhead bottom cover is cleaned 

• When visible ink or paper dust accumulates on any part of the covers 

• When the printhead is swabbed, or after any other service procedure 

Operator Guide 47

Chapter 4. Operator Maintenance 

Weekly Maintenance 

Weekly Maintenance 

The following maintenance procedures are required for Kodak Versamark 

DS5600 Printing Systems components: 

• Printhead air filter replacement 

Only the wide-format printheads (Kodak Versamark DH5300, Kodak 

Versamark DH6240, and Kodak Versamark DH6300) have this filter. 

• Cabinet air filter 

Both printers and print stations have this filter. 

Printhead Air Filter 

Inspect the printhead air filter on the wide-format printheads for dirt, paper 

dust, ink, or any other debris. If the filter 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 

Air filter tab 

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 filter dries. If cleaning fails to restore the original 

appearance of the filter, replace it. 

Note: The filter bracket is mounted horizontally on the Kodak Versamark DT3 

Print Station (Figure 4.2), but vertically on narrow-format printers. The 

removal and cleaning procedure is the same for both filters. 

Figure 4.2 

Cabinet filter, DT3 print station 

Air filter bracket 


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3000 Research Boulevard 

Dayton, OH 45420 U.S.A. 

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Subject to technical change without notice.

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