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Ilford ILFOLAB 2150RC User Manual

Ilford ILFOLAB 2150RC
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IL184A
TABLE TOP AUTOMATIC PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR
HIGH QUALITY BLACK AND WHITE PRINT MAKING
50/60Hz
OPERATING MANUAL
ILFORD
ILFOLAB
2150RC
1st Proof rev A - March 1997
March 1998 - amended BC address/print date/deleted IP logo
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Ilford ILFOLAB 2150RC Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIlford
ModelILFOLAB 2150RC
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

ILFOLAB 2150RC Operating Manual

Safety Precautions

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety measures for operating electrical equipment, including handling, environment, and maintenance.

Pictograms

Electrical Hazard Pictogram

Explanation of the electrical hazard symbol used on the equipment labels.

Introduction

Important Information

Details on chemicals, automatic rinsing, colour coding, and operational guides for the system.

Controls and Indicators

Processor Controls and Indicators

Details on the processor's control switch and indicator lights (Mixing, Ready, Power, Warning).

Water Feed Button and Audible Signals

Function of the water feed button and descriptions of the four types of audible signals.

Dryer Controls

Details on the dryer's control switch and temperature adjustment settings.

Installation

Processor Installation and Levelling

Guidance on positioning, levelling, electrical supply, and plumbing for the processor.

Plumbing and Drain Connections

Details on plumbing options, optional installation kit, and drain connection compliance.

Dryer and Print Exit Cover Installation

Steps for installing the dryer and the print exit cover assembly.

Transit Wedges and Exit Cover Assembly

Procedures for removing transit wedges and fitting the print exit cover assembly.

Commissioning a New Machine

Steps for initial setup and testing of a new machine.

Adding Chemicals

Chemical Mixing and Dilution Procedure

Step-by-step guide to adding developer and fixer concentrates and mixing solutions.

Processing

System Preparation

Ensuring the processor lid is closed, turning on supplies, and setting the dryer temperature.

Print Feeding Procedure

Instructions on feeding sheets correctly for processing, including waiting for the ready signal.

Switching Off

Shutdown Procedure

Steps to properly turn off the processor control switch and water/electrical supplies.

Draining and Rinsing

Draining and Automatic Rinsing

Procedures for draining the processor's tanks and performing the automatic rinsing cycle.

Cleaning and Simple Repairs

Routine Maintenance Procedures

Covers daily, routine between chemical changes, and monthly cleaning tasks.

Three Monthly Roller Rack Cleaning

Detailed steps for cleaning the processor roller racks, including draining and switching off.

Dryer Four-Roller Assembly Cleaning

Procedure for cleaning the dryer's four-roller assembly and inspecting rollers.

Replacing a Mains Fuse

Instructions for safely replacing blown fuses in the processor and dryer.

Resetting Thermal Cut-Outs

How to reset thermal cut-outs if they have tripped, ensuring solution is present.

Processor Roller Tension Spring Replacement

Steps for replacing worn or broken tension springs on processor roller racks.

Dryer Roller Tension Spring Replacement

Procedure for replacing tension springs on the dryer's four-roller assembly.

Dryer Rear Roller Removal and Print Exit Guide Adjustment

Procedure for removing rear rollers and adjusting the print exit guide for correct paper transport.

Fault Finding

Safety Features Overview

Explanation of safety features like interlocks and thermal cut-outs to protect operator and equipment.

Troubleshooting: Print Density Issues

Covers prints being too light, too dark, or fogged, and their remedies.

Troubleshooting: Print Quality Defects

Addresses marks, stains, and poor fixing quality, covering chemical and roller problems.

Troubleshooting: Print Wetness and Surface Issues

Covers wet/damp prints, excessive curl, scratches, imperfect gloss, blistering, and dull patches.

Troubleshooting: Print Emergence Issues

Covers prints failing to emerge from the dryer.

Troubleshooting: Solution and Level Issues

Troubleshooting for solution loss, overflow, leaks, and processor leveling.

Troubleshooting: Operational and Signal Faults

Addresses heater/drive failures, warning lights, audible signals, print overlap, and fixing quality.

Specification

Performance Data and Print Sizes

Key performance metrics including speed, cycle time, output, and accepted print sizes.

Tank Capacities

Details the volume capacities for developer, fixer, and wash tanks.

Dimensions, Weights, and Electrical Specifications

Physical dimensions, weights, and electrical requirements for the processor and dryer.

Fuse Values, Water Supply, Drainage, and Chemicals

Information on fuses, water supply rates, drainage, and chemical types/quantities.

Recommended Processing Capacities

Guidance on chemical change intervals based on print volume and size, with a capacity table.

Declaration of Conformity

Product Conformance and Specifications

Declaration of conformity with EMC and Low Voltage directives, listing relevant specifications.