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... User's Guide Introduction About the 8500 printer About the online documentation Safety Precautions Paper and Image Sizes Printer Driver Interfaces Setting up the 8500 Printer Finding a Location for the 8500 Printer Unpacking the 8500 Printer Loading the Ribbon Cartridge Connecting the Cables Handling Paper Storing Paper Loading the Paper Tray Installing the Dust Covers About Printer Initialization Making a Test Print CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies HELP
... User's Guide Introduction About the 8500 printer About the online documentation Safety Precautions Paper and Image Sizes Printer Driver Interfaces Setting up the 8500 Printer Finding a Location for the 8500 Printer Unpacking the 8500 Printer Loading the Ribbon Cartridge Connecting the Cables Handling Paper Storing Paper Loading the Paper Tray Installing the Dust Covers About Printer Initialization Making a Test Print CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies HELP
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... Keeping the 8500 Printer in Good Working Condition Cleaning the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Light Indications and How to Resolve Them If the Printer Does Not Operate Correctly Clearing a Paper Jam Repairing a Torn Ribbon Cleaning the Thermal Head Repacking the Printer Getting Additional Help ERROR light off, MEDIA light red ERROR light red, MEDIA light off ERROR light red, MEDIA light red 8500 Printer does not turn on Printing takes much longer than usual Nothing happens when a job is sent White or colored lines and scratches CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH Introduction Setting...
... Keeping the 8500 Printer in Good Working Condition Cleaning the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Light Indications and How to Resolve Them If the Printer Does Not Operate Correctly Clearing a Paper Jam Repairing a Torn Ribbon Cleaning the Thermal Head Repacking the Printer Getting Additional Help ERROR light off, MEDIA light red ERROR light red, MEDIA light off ERROR light red, MEDIA light red 8500 Printer does not turn on Printing takes much longer than usual Nothing happens when a job is sent White or colored lines and scratches CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH Introduction Setting...
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Troubleshooting (cont.) White or multicolored spots appear on the prints Smudges, smears and fingerprints Paper does not feed 8500 Printer does not respond when you press buttons Site Specifications Printer Specifications Space Requirements Operating Environment Power Requirements Accessories and Supplies Accessories Ribbons Paper Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP
Troubleshooting (cont.) White or multicolored spots appear on the prints Smudges, smears and fingerprints Paper does not feed 8500 Printer does not respond when you press buttons Site Specifications Printer Specifications Space Requirements Operating Environment Power Requirements Accessories and Supplies Accessories Ribbons Paper Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Kodak Professional 8500 digital photo printer 120V (8500 printer). It has a resolution of 314 pixels per inch (ppi), and prints a three-color page in about 75 seconds. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Printed images are high-contrast and long lasting. Kodak Ektatherm XtraLife ribbon applies a coating that protects images from fingerprints. The 8500 printer is a thermal dye diffusion device...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Kodak Professional 8500 digital photo printer 120V (8500 printer). It has a resolution of 314 pixels per inch (ppi), and prints a three-color page in about 75 seconds. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Printed images are high-contrast and long lasting. Kodak Ektatherm XtraLife ribbon applies a coating that protects images from fingerprints. The 8500 printer is a thermal dye diffusion device...
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The 8500 printer is easy to install and set up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up , and its interface is compatible with virtually all computer environments. Kodak's dye-sublimination printers produce superb photographic prints and proofs. Printer Driver The printer driver supports Macintosh operating system 9.0 and above and Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0 (SP6.0 or later), Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Printer Features The 8500 printer ...
The 8500 printer is easy to install and set up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up , and its interface is compatible with virtually all computer environments. Kodak's dye-sublimination printers produce superb photographic prints and proofs. Printer Driver The printer driver supports Macintosh operating system 9.0 and above and Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0 (SP6.0 or later), Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Printer Features The 8500 printer ...
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...and operating conditions. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer-describes how to resolve them. G Troubleshooting-describes the problems and how to set up the 8500 printer. G Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP G Operating the 8500 printer-contains information on maintaining the 8500 printer and working with the paper and ribbon. G Accessories and Supplies-lists the accessories and supplies for the 8500 printer. About the online documentation This manual is...
...and operating conditions. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer-describes how to resolve them. G Troubleshooting-describes the problems and how to set up the 8500 printer. G Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP G Operating the 8500 printer-contains information on maintaining the 8500 printer and working with the paper and ribbon. G Accessories and Supplies-lists the accessories and supplies for the 8500 printer. About the online documentation This manual is...
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... of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to constitute the risk of the FCC Rules. Operation of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a commercial environment. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the...
... of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to constitute the risk of the FCC Rules. Operation of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a commercial environment. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the...
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... type as originally supplied; NEVER INSERT ANY OBJECT INTO THE UNIT Nothing other than supplies for operation on the power cord or allow it to the mechanism and electronics. When the power cord is replaced, use is designed to reduce interference to any outlet or power supply having the printer checked and serviced. it is dangerous. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Never connect...
... type as originally supplied; NEVER INSERT ANY OBJECT INTO THE UNIT Nothing other than supplies for operation on the power cord or allow it to the mechanism and electronics. When the power cord is replaced, use is designed to reduce interference to any outlet or power supply having the printer checked and serviced. it is dangerous. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Never connect...
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... may cause a malfunction. If you insert your dealer to clear a paper jam, etc. WHEN TRANSPORTING THE UNIT When transporting the unit, remove the sheet cartridge and paper. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP KEEP THE UNIT DRY - Liquids that get injured. Avoid handling liquids near the unit. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE AND YOU WILL EXPOSE YOURSELF...
... may cause a malfunction. If you insert your dealer to clear a paper jam, etc. WHEN TRANSPORTING THE UNIT When transporting the unit, remove the sheet cartridge and paper. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP KEEP THE UNIT DRY - Liquids that get injured. Avoid handling liquids near the unit. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE AND YOU WILL EXPOSE YOURSELF...
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... for damage. Never use petroleum base solutions or abrasive cleaners. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Consult your dealer about having the head replaced. Also make sure to impacts. They can be subjected to disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and the cables from the connected devices. Before moving the unit, make sure to dry completely...
... for damage. Never use petroleum base solutions or abrasive cleaners. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Consult your dealer about having the head replaced. Also make sure to impacts. They can be subjected to disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and the cables from the connected devices. Before moving the unit, make sure to dry completely...
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...8500 printer, install the appropriate printer driver. Making a test print The software for the 8500 printer 2. Loading the ribbon cartridge 4. Setting up the 8500 Printer This section explains how to set up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Connecting the power cord and turning on the printer driver, refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL 8500 Digital Photo Printer / Printer Driver Guide. Finding an appropriate location for the 8500 printer, which enables you set...
...8500 printer, install the appropriate printer driver. Making a test print The software for the 8500 printer 2. Loading the ribbon cartridge 4. Setting up the 8500 Printer This section explains how to set up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Connecting the power cord and turning on the printer driver, refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL 8500 Digital Photo Printer / Printer Driver Guide. Finding an appropriate location for the 8500 printer, which enables you set...
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Make sure that the USB light blinks. 7. USB port Power cord inlet 3. When the POWER light turns green, turn on the front of the 8500 printer. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies Press the INTERFACE button so that your computer. 5. The USB light becomes steady. Press the ONLINE button to set the 8500 printer to offline mode. 6. Connecting a USB Cable To connect a USB cable: 1. Connect and secure the USB cable to online mode. ...
Make sure that the USB light blinks. 7. USB port Power cord inlet 3. When the POWER light turns green, turn on the front of the 8500 printer. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies Press the INTERFACE button so that your computer. 5. The USB light becomes steady. Press the ONLINE button to set the 8500 printer to offline mode. 6. Connecting a USB Cable To connect a USB cable: 1. Connect and secure the USB cable to online mode. ...
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Loosen the paper before unpacking. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP IMPORTANT: The paper may be stuck together. 2. Paper width adjustor Paper length adjustor Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies 3. If necessary, adjust the paper tray to fit the paper you are loading. Make sure that the paper length adjuster is locked into position. Handle the paper by the edges to the correct position for the length...
Loosen the paper before unpacking. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP IMPORTANT: The paper may be stuck together. 2. Paper width adjustor Paper length adjustor Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies 3. If necessary, adjust the paper tray to fit the paper you are loading. Make sure that the paper length adjuster is locked into position. Handle the paper by the edges to the correct position for the length...
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... of the selected interface blinks. NOTE: Do not open the top cover. G INTERFACE select button-Press to take the printer online or offline. G OPEN button-Press to reprint a valid job that is turned on or off. Use the buttons: G POWER button-Press to correct the problem yourself. Doing so may be able to turn the power on , the POWER light illuminates. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP
... of the selected interface blinks. NOTE: Do not open the top cover. G INTERFACE select button-Press to take the printer online or offline. G OPEN button-Press to reprint a valid job that is turned on or off. Use the buttons: G POWER button-Press to correct the problem yourself. Doing so may be able to turn the power on , the POWER light illuminates. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP
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... only 50 sheets can be loaded in the printer at one time. Working with Paper This section describes the paper used with the Kodak logo. The back is not light sensitive. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP CAUTION: Use only paper designed for each type, and the maximum image size for the 8500 printer. The paper is available. Using other materials may cause problems. Kodak Professional Ektatherm print paper is shipped...
... only 50 sheets can be loaded in the printer at one time. Working with Paper This section describes the paper used with the Kodak logo. The back is not light sensitive. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP CAUTION: Use only paper designed for each type, and the maximum image size for the 8500 printer. The paper is available. Using other materials may cause problems. Kodak Professional Ektatherm print paper is shipped...
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... light red ERROR light red, MEDIA light off USB Green Green Green Green Green Green Error status CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies Light Indications and How to image size POWER Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Light indications ERROR MEDIA PARALLEL Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Red Red Red Red Green Green Green Red Red Red Red Red...
... light red ERROR light red, MEDIA light off USB Green Green Green Green Green Green Error status CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies Light Indications and How to image size POWER Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Light indications ERROR MEDIA PARALLEL Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Red Red Red Red Green Green Green Red Red Red Red Red...
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... test print, repeat Steps 1- 4. Make a test print. If image quality artifacts are visible on the printer. 5. Allow the wiped area to remove any artifacts. NOTE: It may be necessary to repeat Steps 1- 4 several times to dry for each wipe. Apply firm, even pressure. Wipe only the following areas. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Guide bar Heater line Cover head Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications...
... test print, repeat Steps 1- 4. Make a test print. If image quality artifacts are visible on the printer. 5. Allow the wiped area to remove any artifacts. NOTE: It may be necessary to repeat Steps 1- 4 several times to dry for each wipe. Apply firm, even pressure. Wipe only the following areas. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Guide bar Heater line Cover head Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications...
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... the communication settings for compatibility between the 8500 printer and the host computer. 1. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP During printing, the PARALLEL and USB lights are on steady. 1. Print a file that you printed previously. 2. Disconnect the cable, and make a test print. 2. If the problem persists, service is still processing. During data transfer, the PARALLEL and USB lights blink. Nothing happens when a job is sent Possible...
... the communication settings for compatibility between the 8500 printer and the host computer. 1. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP During printing, the PARALLEL and USB lights are on steady. 1. Print a file that you printed previously. 2. Disconnect the cable, and make a test print. 2. If the problem persists, service is still processing. During data transfer, the PARALLEL and USB lights blink. Nothing happens when a job is sent Possible...
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... the size of the stack of paper in the paper tray. Handle paper and ribbon carefully. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies Possible Solution Replace the contaminated paper or ribbon with Paper. Remove sheets with irregularities. 2. Paper does not feed Possible Cause Paper load or tray. Use only Kodak Professional Ektatherm XtraLife ribbon. Smudges, smears and fingerprints Irregular shaped and colored areas appear on the prints. Possible...
... the size of the stack of paper in the paper tray. Handle paper and ribbon carefully. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies Possible Solution Replace the contaminated paper or ribbon with Paper. Remove sheets with irregularities. 2. Paper does not feed Possible Cause Paper load or tray. Use only Kodak Professional Ektatherm XtraLife ribbon. Smudges, smears and fingerprints Irregular shaped and colored areas appear on the prints. Possible...
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... maximum image size for the 8500 printer. Paper The following paper sizes are available for each paper size. Kodak Professional Ektatherm print paper 8.27 x 11.69 in. (210 x 297 mm) 8.5 x 11 in. (216 x 279 mm) 8.5 x 12 in. (216 x 305 mm) Catalog Number 830 8728 874 7032 825 4989 Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Paper is shipped as two 50-sheet packages. Purchase paper...
... maximum image size for the 8500 printer. Paper The following paper sizes are available for each paper size. Kodak Professional Ektatherm print paper 8.27 x 11.69 in. (210 x 297 mm) 8.5 x 11 in. (216 x 279 mm) 8.5 x 12 in. (216 x 305 mm) Catalog Number 830 8728 874 7032 825 4989 Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Paper is shipped as two 50-sheet packages. Purchase paper...