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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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... CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP It has a resolution of 314 pixels per inch (ppi), and prints a three-color page in about 75 seconds. Kodak Ektatherm XtraLife ribbon applies a coating that protects images from fingerprints. The 8500 printer is a thermal dye diffusion device with superior printing speed. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Kodak Professional 8500 digital photo printer 120V (8500 printer). Printed...
... CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP It has a resolution of 314 pixels per inch (ppi), and prints a three-color page in about 75 seconds. Kodak Ektatherm XtraLife ribbon applies a coating that protects images from fingerprints. The 8500 printer is a thermal dye diffusion device with superior printing speed. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Kodak Professional 8500 digital photo printer 120V (8500 printer). Printed...
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... sizes. 3-color YMC ribbons can be used in the 8500 printer. Kodak's dye-sublimination printers produce superb photographic prints and proofs. Introduction Setting up , and its interface 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...
... sizes. 3-color YMC ribbons can be used in the 8500 printer. Kodak's dye-sublimination printers produce superb photographic prints and proofs. Introduction Setting up , and its interface 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...
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G Troubleshooting-describes the problems and how to set up the 8500 printer. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer-describes how to resolve them. G Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP G Site Specifications-describes the 8500 printer specfications, space requirements and operating conditions. About the online documentation This manual is...
G Troubleshooting-describes the problems and how to set up the 8500 printer. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer-describes how to resolve them. G Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP G Site Specifications-describes the 8500 printer specfications, space requirements and operating conditions. About the online documentation This manual is...
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Safety Precautions Information This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. WARNING: USE THE INCLUDED AC POWER CORD SO AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH RADIO AND TELEVISION RECEPTION. DISPOSAL OF ... RAIN OR MOISTURE. FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES 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 WARNING: THIS THERMAL...
Safety Precautions Information This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. WARNING: USE THE INCLUDED AC POWER CORD SO AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH RADIO AND TELEVISION RECEPTION. DISPOSAL OF ... RAIN OR MOISTURE. FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES 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 WARNING: THIS THERMAL...
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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may ...interference in which case the user will be of sufficient magnitude to radio communications. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, interference to constitute...
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may ...interference in which case the user will be of sufficient magnitude to radio communications. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, interference to constitute...
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... designed for this printer should ever be inserted into the printer. When the power cord is dangerous. PROTECTIVE MEASURES IF ABNORMALITIES ARISE, .... Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP...misoperation. Never connect to any outlet or power supply having the printer checked and serviced. If the printer emits smoke or abnormal sounds, immediately unplug the power cord from the printer or power outlet. If the power cord becomes damaged, replace...
... designed for this printer should ever be inserted into the printer. When the power cord is dangerous. PROTECTIVE MEASURES IF ABNORMALITIES ARISE, .... Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP...misoperation. Never connect to any outlet or power supply having the printer checked and serviced. If the printer emits smoke or abnormal sounds, immediately unplug the power cord from the printer or power outlet. If the power cord becomes damaged, replace...
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... possible to avoid additional or possible damage due to the unit and potential shock or fire danger. 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. WHEN TRANSPORTING THE...
... possible to avoid additional or possible damage due to the unit and potential shock or fire danger. 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. WHEN TRANSPORTING THE...
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This may remain hot for a time, causing injury. Oils, salts and moisture from your fingers in the printing mechanism. Be careful not to catch your hands will contaminate the head and may spoil the prints. DO NOT TOUCH THE THERMAL HEAD It becomes hot during printing and may cause injury. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP 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. Oils, salts and moisture from your fingers in the printing mechanism. Be careful not to catch your hands will contaminate the head and may spoil the prints. DO NOT TOUCH THE THERMAL HEAD It becomes hot during printing and may cause injury. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP BE CAREFUL WITH THE PRINTING MECHANISM Do not move the printer while the top cover is open.
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... rack, make sure that the temperature inside the unit and prevent operation. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies PLACES WITH HIGH HUMIDITY AND DUST Do not ... into a warm area, moisture can cause extensive damage. UNSUITABLE LOCATIONS Avoid installing the printer in unstable locations with high vibration or in locations with the printer. INSTALLATION LOCATIONS MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION Ventilation slots and holes are likely to oily fumes and...
... rack, make sure that the temperature inside the unit and prevent operation. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies PLACES WITH HIGH HUMIDITY AND DUST Do not ... into a warm area, moisture can cause extensive damage. UNSUITABLE LOCATIONS Avoid installing the printer in unstable locations with high vibration or in locations with the printer. INSTALLATION LOCATIONS MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION Ventilation slots and holes are likely to oily fumes and...
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..., benzine, thinner or any other devices connected with the unit. Allow to remove the paper tray. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Never use petroleum base solutions or abrasive cleaners. Consult your dealer about having the head replaced. FOR LONG...
..., benzine, thinner or any other devices connected with the unit. Allow to remove the paper tray. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Never use petroleum base solutions or abrasive cleaners. Consult your dealer about having the head replaced. FOR LONG...
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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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... 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 Refer to "Kodak Thermal Paper Types, Sizes, and Image Sizes" for illustrations of Kodak Professional Ektatherm XLS print paper. Paper and Image Sizes The 8500 printer can print on the following sizes and types...
... 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 Refer to "Kodak Thermal Paper Types, Sizes, and Image Sizes" for illustrations of Kodak Professional Ektatherm XLS print paper. Paper and Image Sizes The 8500 printer can print on the following sizes and types...
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... 9.1 and above (OS X is based on Kodak color science. This printer driver allows you to access advanced printing options based on highquality Kodak photographic printing methods. 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...
... 9.1 and above (OS X is based on Kodak color science. This printer driver allows you to access advanced printing options based on highquality Kodak photographic printing methods. 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...
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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 Interfaces The 8500 printer has standard communication ports.
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... with the 8500 printer. After you to set up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 printer, install the appropriate printer driver. Unpacking the 8500 printer 3. Loading the ribbon cartridge 4. Loading paper 7. The steps are: 1. Connecting the power cord and turning on the printer driver, refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL 8500 Digital Photo Printer / Printer Driver Guide...
... with the 8500 printer. After you to set up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 printer, install the appropriate printer driver. Unpacking the 8500 printer 3. Loading the ribbon cartridge 4. Loading paper 7. The steps are: 1. Connecting the power cord and turning on the printer driver, refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL 8500 Digital Photo Printer / Printer Driver Guide...
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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 debris. G Avoid placing the 8500 printer in . (82 cm) to "Site Specifications" for air flow ...
...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 debris. G Avoid placing the 8500 printer in . (82 cm) to "Site Specifications" for air flow ...
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... G Ribbons (matte, glossy) G Print paper To unpack the 8500 printer: 1. Carefully remove the top foam with the 8500 printer. Lift the printer out of the carton. 4. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies G Power cord G CD containing the printer drivers and the documentation in case you need to...
... G Ribbons (matte, glossy) G Print paper To unpack the 8500 printer: 1. Carefully remove the top foam with the 8500 printer. Lift the printer out of the carton. 4. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies G Power cord G CD containing the printer drivers and the documentation in case you need to...