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... 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...
... 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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... 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 Ribbon Cleaning the Thermal Head Repacking the Printer Getting Additional Help ERROR light off, MEDIA light red...
... 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 Ribbon Cleaning the Thermal Head Repacking the Printer Getting Additional Help ERROR light off, MEDIA light red...
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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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Printed images are high-contrast and long lasting. 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). Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP It has a resolution of 314 pixels per inch (ppi), and...
Printed images are high-contrast and long lasting. 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). Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP It has a resolution of 314 pixels per inch (ppi), and...
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... of Kodak Professional's page size thermal dye printers. 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. The 8500 printer is easy to install and set up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications...
... of Kodak Professional's page size thermal dye printers. 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. The 8500 printer is easy to install and set up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications...
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... at the right: G Introduction-describes the 8500 printer, available papers, printer drivers and interfaces. G Operating the 8500 printer-contains information on maintaining the 8500 printer and working with the paper and ribbon. 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.
... at the right: G Introduction-describes the 8500 printer, available papers, printer drivers and interfaces. G Operating the 8500 printer-contains information on maintaining the 8500 printer and working with the paper and ribbon. 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.
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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 FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES OR THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY ...SO AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH RADIO AND TELEVISION RECEPTION. WARNING: THIS THERMAL PRINTER CONTAINS LEAD. DISPOSAL OF LEAD MAY BE REGULATED DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS. Safety Precautions Information This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la...
Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES OR THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY ...SO AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH RADIO AND TELEVISION RECEPTION. WARNING: THIS THERMAL PRINTER CONTAINS LEAD. DISPOSAL OF LEAD MAY BE REGULATED DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS. Safety Precautions Information This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la...
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The lightning flash with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to constitute the risk 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 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle...
The lightning flash with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to constitute the risk 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 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle...
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... be inserted into the printer. WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED. In the interest of safety, please observe the following precautions: POWER REQUIREMENT This product is designed to reduce interference 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...
... be inserted into the printer. WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED. In the interest of safety, please observe the following precautions: POWER REQUIREMENT This product is designed to reduce interference 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...
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... OF THE UNIT. 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 THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE AND YOU WILL EXPOSE YOURSELF TO HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES AND/OR...
... OF THE UNIT. 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 THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE AND YOU WILL EXPOSE YOURSELF TO HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES AND/OR...
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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 DO NOT TOUCH THE THERMAL HEAD It becomes hot during printing and may cause injury. Be careful not to catch your hands will contaminate the head and may spoil the prints. 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. 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. Be careful not to catch your hands will contaminate the head and may spoil the prints. 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.
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...likely to 30oC) and humidity of the rack. When using the unit in unstable places. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies PLACE THE UNIT ON A HORIZONTAL SURFACE The unit is moved from walls...insure proper ventilation. They can condense inside the rack does not exceed this unit. When installing the unit in locations with the printer. Place the unit on the top, rear and sides of this range. PLACES WITH HIGH HUMIDITY AND DUST Do not place ...
...likely to 30oC) and humidity of the rack. When using the unit in unstable places. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies PLACE THE UNIT ON A HORIZONTAL SURFACE The unit is moved from walls...insure proper ventilation. They can condense inside the rack does not exceed this unit. When installing the unit in locations with the printer. Place the unit on the top, rear and sides of this range. PLACES WITH HIGH HUMIDITY AND DUST Do not place ...
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...dry completely before operating. Also make sure to replace the thermal head. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP When it is sprayed with insecticide. Allow to print out fine details of... make sure to impacts. They can be subjected to remove the paper tray. FOR LONG OPERATING LIFE UNSUITABLE MATERIALS FOR THE PRINTER Paint coat flaking and plastic deformation are left in contact with the unit for damage. HEAD ABRASION The thermal print head, ...
...dry completely before operating. Also make sure to replace the thermal head. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP When it is sprayed with insecticide. Allow to print out fine details of... make sure to impacts. They can be subjected to remove the paper tray. FOR LONG OPERATING LIFE UNSUITABLE MATERIALS FOR THE PRINTER Paint coat flaking and plastic deformation are left in contact with the unit for damage. HEAD ABRASION The thermal print head, ...
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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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... Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Paper and Image Sizes The 8500 printer can print on the following sizes and types of the maximum image size for each. Refer to "Kodak Thermal Paper Types, Sizes, and Image Sizes" for illustrations of Kodak Professional Ektatherm XLS print...
... Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Paper and Image Sizes The 8500 printer can print on the following sizes and types of the maximum image size for each. Refer to "Kodak Thermal Paper Types, Sizes, and Image Sizes" for illustrations of Kodak Professional Ektatherm XLS print...
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... 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 printer driver allows you to access advanced printing options based on highquality Kodak photographic printing methods. Printer Driver The printer...
... 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 printer driver allows you to access advanced printing options based on highquality Kodak photographic printing methods. Printer Driver The printer...
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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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... turning on the printer driver, refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL 8500 Digital Photo Printer / Printer Driver Guide. Unpacking the 8500 printer 3. After you to take full advantage of the 8500 printer's capabilities, is on the CD shipped with the 8500 printer. Setting up the 8500 Printer This section explains how to set up the 8500 printer, install the appropriate printer driver. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications...
... turning on the printer driver, refer to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL 8500 Digital Photo Printer / Printer Driver Guide. Unpacking the 8500 printer 3. After you to take full advantage of the 8500 printer's capabilities, is on the CD shipped with the 8500 printer. Setting up the 8500 Printer This section explains how to set up the 8500 printer, install the appropriate printer driver. Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications...
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... to debris. Refer to remove the paper tray SEARCH HELP G Avoid placing the 8500 printer in areas 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 mind. G Allow 2 inches (5 cm) on the left...
... to debris. Refer to remove the paper tray SEARCH HELP G Avoid placing the 8500 printer in areas 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 mind. G Allow 2 inches (5 cm) on the left...
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..., glossy) G Print paper To unpack the 8500 printer: 1. If any are included with the accessories. 3. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies Remove the 8500 printer from the plastic sheet, and place the printer in the desired location. Unpacking the 8500 Printer The following accessories are missing, contact...
..., glossy) G Print paper To unpack the 8500 printer: 1. If any are included with the accessories. 3. CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies Remove the 8500 printer from the plastic sheet, and place the printer in the desired location. Unpacking the 8500 Printer The following accessories are missing, contact...