Versamark DS5600 Series - Kodak
Versamark DS5600 Series - Kodak
Versamark DS5600 Series - Kodak
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Chapter 1. Overview<br />
System Operation<br />
The print station software monitors the level of ink stored in the internal<br />
tank, which is automatically filled from the external supply as ink is used.<br />
Replacing the external supplies can occur without stopping a job. You<br />
must monitor the fluid supplies using the print station software and<br />
replace the external ink or replenisher container when alerted by a “check<br />
external fluid containers” message.<br />
System Operation<br />
The <strong>DS5600</strong> series printing system uses data in the Native Input<br />
Command Version 3 (NIC3) format for narrow-format printers (a system<br />
with only DH6240 printheads can use IJPDS format data). The controller<br />
processes job data and sends image data to the printers and print<br />
stations over an RJ-45 Ethernet connection (Figure 1.4). This connection<br />
uses a network hub mounted behind the CS150 computer.<br />
The CS150 uses setup commands embedded in the NIC3 data to<br />
automatically set job parameters. Alternatively, you can enter job setup<br />
instructions at the CS150 operator terminal.<br />
Figure 1.4<br />
Typical ink-jet printing system<br />
CS160<br />
Data<br />
source<br />
NIC3<br />
Controls and status<br />
Data<br />
station<br />
Bit-mapped<br />
data<br />
Fiberoptic<br />
Controls<br />
and status<br />
Print Station<br />
Umbilical<br />
Fluid<br />
cabinet<br />
Printhead<br />
The job parameters and setup at the CS150 are applied to the data to<br />
determine which part of the bit-mapped data goes to each printhead.<br />
Embedded setup allows jobs to be run without any image positioning at<br />
the controller, however, the CS150 software can be used to correct the<br />
setup or make changes to it if needed.<br />
In a <strong>DS5600</strong> system, narrow-format printers operate with the CS150 just<br />
like they do in a DS5000 series printing system. The presence of one or<br />
two DT3 print stations does not change that relationship. The DT3 print<br />
stations operate with the CS150 in the following manner:<br />
• The CS150 serves the function of a <strong>Kodak</strong> <strong>Versamark</strong> CS220 System<br />
Controller Software or <strong>Kodak</strong> <strong>Versamark</strong> CS400 System Controller<br />
Software in a wide-format printing system such as the DS6240.<br />
• The Compact DS Main Board in the DT3 functions as the <strong>Kodak</strong><br />
<strong>Versamark</strong> CD120 Data Station or <strong>Kodak</strong> <strong>Versamark</strong> CD130 Data<br />
Station in a wide-format printing system.<br />
• The DT3 print station software operates normally, monitoring all<br />
aspects of fluid controller operation.<br />
Operating procedures and controls are described in Chapter 2,<br />
“Operation.”<br />
16 <strong>DS5600</strong> <strong>Series</strong> Printing Systems