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... 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...
... 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...
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... Paper Canceling the continuous printing Handling and Storing Prints 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 ... 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 up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories...
... Paper Canceling the continuous printing Handling and Storing Prints 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 ... 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 up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories...
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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 Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Kodak Professional 8500 digital photo printer 120V (8500 printer). Kodak Ektatherm XtraLife ribbon applies a coating that protects images from fingerprints. It has a resolution of 314 pixels per inch (ppi), and prints a three-color page in ...
Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Kodak Professional 8500 digital photo printer 120V (8500 printer). Kodak Ektatherm XtraLife ribbon applies a coating that protects images from fingerprints. It has a resolution of 314 pixels per inch (ppi), and prints a three-color page in ...
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.... About the 8500 printer The 8500 printer is compatible with virtually all computer environments. Printer Features The 8500 printer includes the following features: Wide Range of Paper Sizes The 8500 printer prints on a variety of Kodak Professional's page size thermal dye printers. 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...
.... About the 8500 printer The 8500 printer is compatible with virtually all computer environments. Printer Features The 8500 printer includes the following features: Wide Range of Paper Sizes The 8500 printer prints on a variety of Kodak Professional's page size thermal dye printers. 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...
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... 8500 printer, available papers, printer drivers and interfaces. G Accessories and Supplies-lists the accessories and supplies for the 8500 printer. Introduction Setting up the 8500 printer. G Setting up the 8500 Printer-describes how to resolve them. G Troubleshooting-describes the problems and how to set 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...
... 8500 printer, available papers, printer drivers and interfaces. G Accessories and Supplies-lists the accessories and supplies for the 8500 printer. Introduction Setting up the 8500 printer. G Setting up the 8500 Printer-describes how to resolve them. G Troubleshooting-describes the problems and how to set 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...
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... OR THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY ALLIANCE: WWW.EIAE.ORG. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Safety Precautions Information This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. WARNING: THIS THERMAL PRINTER CONTAINS LEAD. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme...
... OR THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY ALLIANCE: WWW.EIAE.ORG. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Safety Precautions Information This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. WARNING: THIS THERMAL PRINTER CONTAINS LEAD. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme...
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Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER ... to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be of electric shock. The lightning flash with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to radio communications. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be required to constitute the risk of sufficient magnitude to...
Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER ... to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be of electric shock. The lightning flash with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to radio communications. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be required to constitute the risk of sufficient magnitude to...
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... the power cord or allow it is dangerous. If the power cord becomes damaged, replace it carefully. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP PROTECTIVE MEASURES IF ABNORMALITIES ARISE, .... Other items can damage the unit and/or cause misoperation. When unplugging...
... the power cord or allow it is dangerous. If the power cord becomes damaged, replace it carefully. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP PROTECTIVE MEASURES IF ABNORMALITIES ARISE, .... Other items can damage the unit and/or cause misoperation. When unplugging...
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... parts is a roller for taking out the print paper. If you insert your dealer to corrosion. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP DO NOT PLACE WATER OR OTHER LIQUID CONTAINERS, FLOWER VASES/POTS ON TOP OF THE UNIT. DO NOT...
... parts is a roller for taking out the print paper. If you insert your dealer to corrosion. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP DO NOT PLACE WATER OR OTHER LIQUID CONTAINERS, FLOWER VASES/POTS ON TOP OF THE UNIT. DO NOT...
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DO NOT TOUCH THE THERMAL HEAD It becomes hot during printing and may cause injury. Oils, salts and moisture from your fingers in the printing mechanism. BE CAREFUL WITH THE PRINTING MECHANISM Do not move the printer while the top cover is open. This may remain hot for a time, causing injury. Be careful not to catch your hands will contaminate the head and may spoil the prints. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP
DO NOT TOUCH THE THERMAL HEAD It becomes hot during printing and may cause injury. Oils, salts and moisture from your fingers in the printing mechanism. BE CAREFUL WITH THE PRINTING MECHANISM Do not move the printer while the top cover is open. This may remain hot for a time, causing injury. Be careful not to catch your hands will contaminate the head and may spoil the prints. 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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...(5 cm) (sides), from a cold area into a warm area, moisture can cause extensive damage. UNSUITABLE LOCATIONS Avoid installing the printer in unstable locations with high vibration or in a system rack, leave space between the unit and the back of this range....operating temperature range is operated when tilted, inclined or in locations with the printer. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies PLACES LIKELY TO BE EXTREMELY HOT Places exposed...
...(5 cm) (sides), from a cold area into a warm area, moisture can cause extensive damage. UNSUITABLE LOCATIONS Avoid installing the printer in unstable locations with high vibration or in a system rack, leave space between the unit and the back of this range....operating temperature range is operated when tilted, inclined or in locations with the printer. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies PLACES LIKELY TO BE EXTREMELY HOT Places exposed...
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... the thermal head. They can be subjected to dry completely before operating. FOR LONG OPERATING LIFE UNSUITABLE MATERIALS FOR THE PRINTER Paint coat flaking and plastic deformation are left in contact with the unit for a extended period, or if the unit.... HEAD ABRASION The thermal print head, like a video head, wears out. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Allow to impacts. CARE OF THE CABINET Unplug and clean with a soft cloth slightly...
... the thermal head. They can be subjected to dry completely before operating. FOR LONG OPERATING LIFE UNSUITABLE MATERIALS FOR THE PRINTER Paint coat flaking and plastic deformation are left in contact with the unit for a extended period, or if the unit.... HEAD ABRASION The thermal print head, like a video head, wears out. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Allow to impacts. CARE OF THE CABINET Unplug and clean with a soft cloth slightly...
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Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP OTHER CAUTIONS Dust or other foreign matter adhering to the print paper or the sheet cartridge, or deformation resulting from exposure to extremely low or high temperatures could cause loss of color, uneven color or lines, or wrinkles in the print images. NOTE: MEMORIZED IMAGES ARE STORED IN VOLATILE MEMORY AND MAY BE LOST IN THE EVENT OF POWER FLUCTUATION OR MALFUNCTION.
Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP OTHER CAUTIONS Dust or other foreign matter adhering to the print paper or the sheet cartridge, or deformation resulting from exposure to extremely low or high temperatures could cause loss of color, uneven color or lines, or wrinkles in the print images. NOTE: MEMORIZED IMAGES ARE STORED IN VOLATILE MEMORY AND MAY BE LOST IN THE EVENT OF POWER FLUCTUATION OR MALFUNCTION.
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... Paper Types, Sizes, and Image Sizes" for each. Paper and Image Sizes The 8500 printer can print on the following sizes and types of the maximum image size for illustrations of Kodak Professional Ektatherm XLS print paper. Paper and Image Sizes Paper Size Maximum Image Catalog Size Numbers 8.27"... 8.0" x 10.0" (203 x 254 mm) 8.0" x 9.4" (203 x 239 mm) 8.0" x 10.0" (203 x 254 mm) 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 Types, Sizes, and Image Sizes" for each. Paper and Image Sizes The 8500 printer can print on the following sizes and types of the maximum image size for illustrations of Kodak Professional Ektatherm XLS print paper. Paper and Image Sizes Paper Size Maximum Image Catalog Size Numbers 8.27"... 8.0" x 10.0" (203 x 254 mm) 8.0" x 9.4" (203 x 239 mm) 8.0" x 10.0" (203 x 254 mm) 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
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... Me G Windows XP G Windows 2000 G Windows NT 4.0 G Macintosh 9.1 and above (OS X is based on Kodak color science. The printer driver is provided for the 8500 printer is not supported) Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP The color-rendering processes that evolved are highly sophisticated. This...
... Me G Windows XP G Windows 2000 G Windows NT 4.0 G Macintosh 9.1 and above (OS X is based on Kodak color science. The printer driver is provided for the 8500 printer is not supported) Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP The color-rendering processes that evolved are highly sophisticated. This...
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Interfaces The 8500 printer has standard communication ports. The following interfaces are provided with the printer: G IEEE-1284 Parallel G USB Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP
Interfaces The 8500 printer has standard communication ports. The following interfaces are provided with the printer: G IEEE-1284 Parallel G USB 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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... 4. For information on the 8500 printer 6. Setting up the 8500 Printer This section explains how to set up the 8500 printer, install the appropriate printer driver. Connecting the power cord and turning on the printer driver, refer to take full advantage of the 8500 printer's capabilities, is on the CD shipped with the 8500 printer. Unpacking the 8500 printer 3. After you to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL 8500 Digital Photo Printer / Printer Driver Guide. Installing the...
... 4. For information on the 8500 printer 6. Setting up the 8500 Printer This section explains how to set up the 8500 printer, install the appropriate printer driver. Connecting the power cord and turning on the printer driver, refer to take full advantage of the 8500 printer's capabilities, is on the CD shipped with the 8500 printer. Unpacking the 8500 printer 3. After you to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL 8500 Digital Photo Printer / Printer Driver Guide. Installing the...
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...Allow 15.8 in. (40 cm) to open the top door Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies 21.0 in. (53.4 cm) CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE Allow 32.3 in areas where ventilation ducts, open doors, or frequent passers-by might... expose it to "Site Specifications" for the 8500 printer are shown below. The back of the 8500 printer may be placed flush against a wall. ...
...Allow 15.8 in. (40 cm) to open the top door Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies 21.0 in. (53.4 cm) CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE Allow 32.3 in areas where ventilation ducts, open doors, or frequent passers-by might... expose it to "Site Specifications" for the 8500 printer are shown below. The back of the 8500 printer may be placed flush against a wall. ...
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...) G Ribbon carrier G Paper tray G Ribbons (matte, glossy) G Print paper To unpack the 8500 printer: 1. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies Carefully remove the top foam with the 8500 printer. Unpacking the 8500 Printer The following accessories are missing, contact your dealer. If any are included with...
...) G Ribbon carrier G Paper tray G Ribbons (matte, glossy) G Print paper To unpack the 8500 printer: 1. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies Carefully remove the top foam with the 8500 printer. Unpacking the 8500 Printer The following accessories are missing, contact your dealer. If any are included with...