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EP-1000

™

Series
Instant Dry 
Imager 

User’s Manual

Codonics

®

 Catalog Number 1000-MNLU

December 9, 2004
Version 1.1

Codonics, Inc.
17991 Englewood Drive
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 USA
440-243-1198 Phone
440-243-1334 Fax
Email [email protected]
www.codonics.com

®

Summary of Contents for EP-1000 Series

Page 1: ...Imager User s Manual Codonics Catalog Number 1000 MNLU December 9 2004 Version 1 1 Codonics Inc 17991 Englewood Drive Middleburg Heights OH 44130 USA 440 243 1198 Phone 440 243 1334 Fax Email info co...

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Page 3: ...x Potential for Radio and Television Interference ix EP 1000 Warnings x EP 1000 Precautions xii Never Insert Any Foreign Object into the Imager xii Protect Against Dew Formation xii Operating Temperat...

Page 4: ...onnecting a Parallel Cable 2 9 Connecting a USB Cable 2 10 Loading Paper 2 11 Handling Paper 2 11 Storing Paper 2 11 Loading the Paper Tray 2 12 Installing the Dust Covers 2 16 About Imager Initializa...

Page 5: ...Problems 5 3 Clearing a Paper Jam 5 6 Clearing a Paper Jam from the Ribbon Cartridge Area 5 7 Clearing a Paper Jam from the Front Area 5 9 Clearing a Paper Jam from the Back Area 5 10 Repairing a Torn...

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Page 7: ...example The control panel contains A display panel Keys Indicators Numbered Steps The 8icon indicates the beginning of a procedure The steps in a procedure are numbered For example 1 Open the shipping...

Page 8: ...in case you need to ship the EP 1000 Cautions and Warnings Cautions alert you to actions or situations that could cause harm to equipment or data For example Warnings alert you to actions or situatio...

Page 9: ...rt 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses...

Page 10: ...345 4 EP 1 000 Warnings The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enc...

Page 11: ...or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system or to affect its safety or effectiveness EQUIPMENT IS NOT TO BE USED IN A PATIE...

Page 12: ...rmer one dew is likely to form If dew has formed printing is not possible Operating Temperature and Humidity Ranges The imager s operating intake air temperature range is 59 86 F 15 30 C and the opera...

Page 13: ...d solutions or abrasive cleaners Thermal Print Head Abrasion The thermal print head will wear When it is abraded it becomes difficult to print fine details In such a case it is necessary to replace th...

Page 14: ...ed including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Can...

Page 15: ...pensate for differences that may occur between image acquisition and image printing These filters allow the user to accurately render the final printed image Care should be used when applying these fi...

Page 16: ...e EP 1 000 Series Disposal Disposal of this product shall be in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations in effect at the locality at the time of disposal For further information refer to A...

Page 17: ...ded with imager 50 sheet capacity Media Sizes A or A4 ChromaVista paper CMY Donor ribbon Power 120 V 50 60 Hz 2 7 A 210 W printing 0 35 A 21 W idle 30 130 W head preheating Dimensions and Weight Heigh...

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Page 19: ...ography and other color imaging modalities The standard EP 1000 comes equipped with industry standard Parallel IEEE 1284 and Universal Serial Bus USB 1 1 interfaces Print drivers are available for Win...

Page 20: ...1 2 Introduction EP 1000 Instant Dry Imager EP 1000 Back Panel ne tw or k USB pa ralle l IN TERFA CE PRIN T ONLIN E media fault power Power cord Connectors...

Page 21: ...e 5 Connecting the power cord and powering on the EP 1000 6 Loading paper 7 Installing the dust covers 8 Making a test print The software for the EP 1000 which enables you to take full advantage of th...

Page 22: ...ll Avoid placing the EP 1000 in areas where ventilation ducts open doors or frequent passers by might expose it to debris Airborne dirt particles can cause image quality problems The space requirement...

Page 23: ...the imager out of the carton 4 Remove the EP 1000 from the plastic sheet and place the EP 1000 at the desired location NOTE Save the packaging in case you need to ship the EP 1000 5 Remove the shippi...

Page 24: ...you do not use the EP 1000 for a long period make sure to attach the shipping inserts on the slot as shown below or the rollers may be deformed 3 POWER POWER Push toward the inner part Hook the shipp...

Page 25: ...on cartridge fits easily in the EP 1000 There is only one way to correctly load the ribbon cartridge 1 Press the Open button to open the top cover Loading the Ribbon Cartridge 8 To load the ribbon car...

Page 26: ...2 6 Introduction 2 If necessary push the old ribbon cartridge to the left and lift it up to remove it...

Page 27: ...ng 5 Set the new ribbon on the ribbon carrier as shown below CAUTION Images remain on the ribbon after printing If you are working with confidential documents you may need to consider alternate ways o...

Page 28: ...spool onto the two hubs on the left side 7 Push the ribbon cartridge against the hubs on the left until it can engage the two holders on the right 8 Turn the thick spool in the direction shown by the...

Page 29: ...mputer s parallel port 4 Connect the power cord 5 Press the Power button to power on the EP 1000 6 Press the Online button to set the EP 1000 to offline mode 7 Press the Interface button so that the P...

Page 30: ...s the Power button to power on the EP 1000 5 Press the Online button to set the EP 1000 to offline mode 6 Press the Interface button so that the USB light flashes 7 Press the Online button to set the...

Page 31: ...void fingerprints Do not load more than 50 sheets of paper in the paper tray Do not use wet or damaged paper Storing Paper Follow these storage instructions to ensure the highest image quality Store o...

Page 32: ...or too wide into the tray NOTE A spacer for protection during transport is attached inside the paper tray when the EP 1000 is shipped from the factory Remove this spacer when using the EP 1000 1 Pull...

Page 33: ...or A4 size paper Slide the paper length adjuster to the correct position for the length of the paper you are loading Make sure that the paper length adjuster is locked into position 3 Loosen the pape...

Page 34: ...sy side facing up making sure that the front corners of the stack are under the metal tabs NOTE One package includes 50 sheets of paper Do not exceed the 50 sheet capacity of the paper tray 6 Set the...

Page 35: ...P 1 000 Instant Dry Imager User s Manual 2 15 Setting Up the EP 1000 7 Install the paper tray in the EP 1000 8 Raise the stopper ne tw or k USB pa ralle l IN TE RFA CE PRIN T ONLINE med ia fault po we...

Page 36: ...of the EP 1000 For the front cover install the cover as shown below insert the cover into the groove For the back cover insert the bottom of the dust cover on the back slit of the EP 1000 Then hook t...

Page 37: ...uter Disconnect all cables from the EP 1000 except the power cable Power on the EP 1000 again If the lights on the display panel still do not flash call Codonics Technical Support for service Making a...

Page 38: ...2 18 Introduction...

Page 39: ...e EP 1 000 The indicator lights and control buttons on the EP 1000 s display panel are shown below Indicator Lights and Control Buttons Media light Fault light Power light Online button Print button I...

Page 40: ...play Panel Control Buttons Button Description Power Press to turn the power on or off When power is on the Power light comes on Online Press to toggle the imager online and offline In online mode you...

Page 41: ...you can use continuous printing The number of the copies can be set by the print driver To cancel continuous printing press the Print button for a few seconds until the Fault in green Parallel and US...

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Page 43: ...aintenance 4 Maintenance To keep the EP 1000 in good working condition Keep the EP 1000 clean Keep the surrounding area vacuumed and litter free Protect the EP 1000 from tobacco smoke dust sand and li...

Page 44: ...with water and a damp lint free cloth This eliminates dust buildup and prevents dirt from getting into the EP 1000 Clean the area around and under the EP 1000 to prevent dirt from getting into it Cle...

Page 45: ...ooting 5 Troubleshooting The indicator lights become red when a problem has occurred You must resolve any problems before you can print The following table explains how to interpret the condition of t...

Page 46: ...OFF Initializing Online USB Online Parallel Offline USB Offline Parallel Transferring data Printing Cancelling multiple copy printing Fault Status Overheat condition Door open z z Out of media paper z...

Page 47: ...Paper Tray on page 2 12 Fault light red Media light off A paper jam occurred A mechanical fault occurred Clear the paper path Refer to Clearing a Paper Jam on page 5 6 Remove the paper tray and ribbo...

Page 48: ...light come on steady Print a file that you successfully printed previously If that does not work check the communication settings to make sure they are compatible with the host computer Disconnect th...

Page 49: ...ly Refer to Handling Paper on page 2 11 and Loading the Ribbon Cartridge on page 2 5 Paper does not feed There is a problem with the paper load or tray Remove sheets with irregularities Check that the...

Page 50: ...aper and ribbon may occasionally jam in the EP 1000 Jams are typically identified when the Fault light comes on red Jams may occur in the following locations Clearing a Paper Jam Back area Ribbon cart...

Page 51: ...5 7 Troubleshooting Clearing a Paper Jam from the Ribbon Cartridge Area 1 Power off the EP 1000 2 Open the top cover 8 To clear a paper jam from the ribbon cartridge area ne tw or k USB pa ralle l IN...

Page 52: ...ve the ribbon cartridge Push the ribbon cartridge to the left and lift it up to remove it 4 Pull out the jammed paper 5 Install the ribbon cartridge and close the top cover 6 Discard any partially fed...

Page 53: ...2 Completely remove the paper tray and the front dust cover 3 Reach in and pull out the partially fed paper 4 Install the tray and the front dust cover in the imager 5 Discard any partially fed paper...

Page 54: ...g Clearing a Paper Jam from the Back Area 1 Power off the EP 1000 2 Remove the back dust cover 3 Remove the jammed paper 4 Install the back dust cover 5 Discard the jammed paper 8 To clear a paper jam...

Page 55: ...urface as shown below 2 Place a piece of office tape on the center of the ribbon 3 Wind the takeup spool counterclockwise so that the office tape is not seen and the ribbon is straight 4 Install the r...

Page 56: ...e thermal print head and wipe along the heater line four times Wipe the full length of the area always in one direction Use a clean part of the cloth for each wipe Apply firm even pressure Cleaning th...

Page 57: ...tes 4 Close the top cover and power on the imager 5 Make a test print If image artifacts are visible on the test print repeat this cleaning procedure NOTE It may be necessary to repeat the cleaning pr...

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Page 59: ...t LCDs Cadmium except as used as thick film inks on printed circuit boards Hexavalent Chromium except as used as thick film inks on printed circuit boards as chromate conversion coatings on metal surf...

Page 60: ...ations that produce Codonics products including packaging no ozone depleting substances such as chlorofluorocarbons methyl chloroform and carbon tetrachloride are used WARNING This thermal imager cont...

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