Kodak VERSAMARK DP5120, Operator'S Manual

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Operator’s Guide 1 - 3
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Printer Components
Operator Panel
The five buttons appearing across the top of the operator panel control
printer operations, such as powering the printer and fluid system on and
off, opening and closing the eyelid, and cleaning the printhead. The seven
lights appearing across the bottom of the panel report operating
conditions such as low fluid levels, errors, and the detection of tach and
cue signals.
Printhead and Umbilical
Caution: To prevent damage to the printhead or printed circuit board components,
use the supplied wrist grounding strap when handling these components;
also, handle circuit boards only by edges free of connectors.
The printhead contains the print array, a row of holes (orifices) from which
the jets of ink are formed. The printhead provides a 1.06-inch (2.69 cm)
print width.
A covering, called the eyelid, protects the print array from damage and
dust and keeps fluids from leaking during printer startup and shutdown.
When the printer is idle, the eyelid should be closed. During printing, the
eyelid must be open to allow ink to reach the substrate.
The standard 12-ft (3.6576 m) or optional 24-ft (7.3152 m) umbilical
connects the printhead to the fluid system. The umbilical contains the fluid
tubes and electrical cables that transfer ink and data between the fluid
system and the printhead.