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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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... 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 up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies HELP
... 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 up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies HELP
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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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... speed. 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. It has a resolution of 314 pixels per inch (ppi), and prints a three-color page in about 75 seconds. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Kodak Professional 8500 digital photo printer 120V (8500 printer).
... speed. 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. It has a resolution of 314 pixels per inch (ppi), and prints a three-color page in about 75 seconds. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Kodak Professional 8500 digital photo printer 120V (8500 printer).
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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. Kodak's dye-sublimination printers produce superb photographic prints and proofs. 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. Introduction...
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. Kodak's dye-sublimination printers produce superb photographic prints and proofs. 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. Introduction...
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...-describes the problems and how to set up the 8500 printer. G Site Specifications-describes the 8500 printer specfications, space requirements and operating conditions. 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. About the...
...-describes the problems and how to set up the 8500 printer. G Site Specifications-describes the 8500 printer specfications, space requirements and operating conditions. 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. About the...
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... NOT TO INTERFERE WITH RADIO AND TELEVISION RECEPTION. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP DISPOSAL OF LEAD MAY BE REGULATED DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS. Safety Precautions Information This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR...
... NOT TO INTERFERE WITH RADIO AND TELEVISION RECEPTION. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP DISPOSAL OF LEAD MAY BE REGULATED DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS. Safety Precautions Information This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR...
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...DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be required to the presence of... frequency energy and, interference to the presence of the FCC Rules. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. NOTE: This equipment has been tested ...
...DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be required to the presence of... frequency energy and, interference to the presence of the FCC Rules. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. NOTE: This equipment has been tested ...
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PROTECTIVE MEASURES IF ABNORMALITIES ARISE, .... it to become pinched, or cut. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Continued use the same type as originally supplied; AVOID DAMAGING THE POWER CORD Do not set anything heavy on 120V AC 60Hz. ...
PROTECTIVE MEASURES IF ABNORMALITIES ARISE, .... it to become pinched, or cut. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Continued use the same type as originally supplied; AVOID DAMAGING THE POWER CORD Do not set anything heavy on 120V AC 60Hz. ...
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... cause a malfunction. 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 Avoid handling liquids near the unit. DO NOT PLACE WATER OR OTHER LIQUID CONTAINERS, FLOWER VASES/POTS ON...
... cause a malfunction. 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 Avoid handling liquids near the unit. DO NOT PLACE WATER OR OTHER LIQUID CONTAINERS, FLOWER VASES/POTS ON...
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This may remain hot for a time, causing injury. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP 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. BE CAREFUL WITH THE PRINTING MECHANISM Do not move the printer while the top cover is open. DO NOT TOUCH THE THERMAL HEAD It becomes hot during printing and may cause injury.
This may remain hot for a time, causing injury. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP 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. BE CAREFUL WITH THE PRINTING MECHANISM Do not move the printer while the top cover is open. DO NOT TOUCH THE THERMAL HEAD It becomes hot during printing and may cause injury.
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... rack, leave space between the unit and the back of 30 - 85%. UNSUITABLE LOCATIONS Avoid installing the printer in unstable locations with the printer. Avoid places where the unit is operated when tilted, inclined or in unstable places. CONNECTING CABLES Use the...GOOD VENTILATION Ventilation slots and holes are likely to 30oC) and humidity of the rack. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies PROTECT AGAINST DEW FORMATION When the unit is 59 - ...
... rack, leave space between the unit and the back of 30 - 85%. UNSUITABLE LOCATIONS Avoid installing the printer in unstable locations with the printer. Avoid places where the unit is operated when tilted, inclined or in unstable places. CONNECTING CABLES Use the...GOOD VENTILATION Ventilation slots and holes are likely to 30oC) and humidity of the rack. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies PROTECT AGAINST DEW FORMATION When the unit is 59 - ...
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... a extended period, or if the unit is sprayed with the unit. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP FOR LONG OPERATING LIFE UNSUITABLE MATERIALS FOR THE PRINTER Paint coat flaking and plastic deformation are likely to occur if the unit is wiped...
... a extended period, or if the unit is sprayed with the unit. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP FOR LONG OPERATING LIFE UNSUITABLE MATERIALS FOR THE PRINTER Paint coat flaking and plastic deformation are likely to occur if the unit is wiped...
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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. 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.
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... illustrations of Kodak Professional Ektatherm XLS print paper. Refer to "Kodak Thermal Paper Types, Sizes, and Image Sizes" for each. A (long) paper 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...
... illustrations of Kodak Professional Ektatherm XLS print paper. Refer to "Kodak Thermal Paper Types, Sizes, and Image Sizes" for each. A (long) paper 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...
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... systems: G Windows 98 G Windows 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 color-rendering processes that evolved are highly sophisticated. 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...
... systems: G Windows 98 G Windows 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 color-rendering processes that evolved are highly sophisticated. 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...
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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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... the KODAK PROFESSIONAL 8500 Digital Photo Printer / Printer Driver Guide. Loading paper 7. Introduction Setting up the 8500 printer. The steps are: 1. Unpacking the 8500 printer 3. Making a test print The software for the 8500 printer 2. Setting up the 8500 Printer This section explains how to take full advantage of the 8500 printer's capabilities, is on the CD shipped with the 8500 printer. After you to set up the 8500 printer, install the appropriate printer driver...
... the KODAK PROFESSIONAL 8500 Digital Photo Printer / Printer Driver Guide. Loading paper 7. Introduction Setting up the 8500 printer. The steps are: 1. Unpacking the 8500 printer 3. Making a test print The software for the 8500 printer 2. Setting up the 8500 Printer This section explains how to take full advantage of the 8500 printer's capabilities, is on the CD shipped with the 8500 printer. After you to set up the 8500 printer, install the appropriate printer driver...
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... where ventilation ducts, 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. (82 cm) to "Site Specifications" for specific requirements. G Avoid placing the 8500 printer in mind. G Allow 2 inches (5 cm) on the left and right sides...
... where ventilation ducts, 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. (82 cm) to "Site Specifications" for specific requirements. G Avoid placing the 8500 printer in mind. G Allow 2 inches (5 cm) on the left and right sides...
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.... Carefully remove the top foam with the 8500 printer. NOTE: Save the packaging in case you need to ship the 8500 printer. Lift the printer out of the carton. 4. G Dust cover (for accessing, viewing, and printing the documentation. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies If...
.... Carefully remove the top foam with the 8500 printer. NOTE: Save the packaging in case you need to ship the 8500 printer. Lift the printer out of the carton. 4. G Dust cover (for accessing, viewing, and printing the documentation. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies If...