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... the Ribbon...1-6 Installing the Print Catcher...1-7 Connecting the Cables ...1-8 Connecting the power cable ...1-8 Connecting the USB cable...1-8 Turning On the Printer...1-9 2 Printer Driver Software Installing the Printer Driver...2-2 Borderless Printing ...2-2 Customizing Printer Properties...2-3 Customizing Printing Preferences...2-3 Color Management using ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 7.0 or Greater 2-4 Custom Image Composition Packages ...2-5 Creating a Custom Package ...2-5 Selecting a Custom Package ...2-6 Resolving Printing Problems ...2-7 Uninstalling...
... the Ribbon...1-6 Installing the Print Catcher...1-7 Connecting the Cables ...1-8 Connecting the power cable ...1-8 Connecting the USB cable...1-8 Turning On the Printer...1-9 2 Printer Driver Software Installing the Printer Driver...2-2 Borderless Printing ...2-2 Customizing Printer Properties...2-3 Customizing Printing Preferences...2-3 Color Management using ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 7.0 or Greater 2-4 Custom Image Composition Packages ...2-5 Creating a Custom Package ...2-5 Selecting a Custom Package ...2-6 Resolving Printing Problems ...2-7 Uninstalling...
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... Up the Printer Before You Begin IMPORTANT: Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL 9810 Digital Photo Printer may come with several power cables. Recommended Air Flow Clearances Refer to select the correct power cable for your country. Use caution when lifting or moving the printer. See "Printer Driver Software" on the printer. IMPORTANT: Install the printer driver software before you begin your printer setup: • A KODAK Photo Print Kit...
... Up the Printer Before You Begin IMPORTANT: Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL 9810 Digital Photo Printer may come with several power cables. Recommended Air Flow Clearances Refer to select the correct power cable for your country. Use caution when lifting or moving the printer. See "Printer Driver Software" on the printer. IMPORTANT: Install the printer driver software before you begin your printer setup: • A KODAK Photo Print Kit...
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On the operator panel, the orange Power light and the green Ready light illuminate, and the Ready message appears when the printer is ON initialized. 1. Failure to off the printer, press the power switch to do so can damage the printer. 1-9 To turn off ( ). Press the power switch to on page 2-1. OFF CAUTION: If you transport or ship the printer, first remove the media. See "Printer Driver Software" on ( | ). Setting Up the Printer Turning On the Printer IMPORTANT: Install the printer driver software before turning on the printer.
On the operator panel, the orange Power light and the green Ready light illuminate, and the Ready message appears when the printer is ON initialized. 1. Failure to off the printer, press the power switch to do so can damage the printer. 1-9 To turn off ( ). Press the power switch to on page 2-1. OFF CAUTION: If you transport or ship the printer, first remove the media. See "Printer Driver Software" on ( | ). Setting Up the Printer Turning On the Printer IMPORTANT: Install the printer driver software before turning on the printer.
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... that allows you to communicate with the USB 2.0 protocol. 2 Printer Driver Software A printer driver is compliant with the printer. NOTE: If your applications. The printer driver for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL 9810 Digital Photo Printer (WINDOWS 2000/XP Operating System) requires the following (or later): Operating System Minimum Service Minimum Memory Pack WINDOWS 2000 Professional SP4 WINDOWS 2000 Server SP4 WINDOWS 2000 Advanced Server SP4...
... that allows you to communicate with the USB 2.0 protocol. 2 Printer Driver Software A printer driver is compliant with the printer. NOTE: If your applications. The printer driver for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL 9810 Digital Photo Printer (WINDOWS 2000/XP Operating System) requires the following (or later): Operating System Minimum Service Minimum Memory Pack WINDOWS 2000 Professional SP4 WINDOWS 2000 Server SP4 WINDOWS 2000 Advanced Server SP4...
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... screens may show the KODAK Photo Printer 8800. Insert the CD that came with the printer into your language. 4. The CD Browser launches automatically. The KODAK PROFESSIONAL 9810 Digital Photo Printer will be installed. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 1. NOTE: You must have Administrator privilege to install the printer driver and the Diagnostic tool. The printer driver and Diagnostic tool (see...
... screens may show the KODAK Photo Printer 8800. Insert the CD that came with the printer into your language. 4. The CD Browser launches automatically. The KODAK PROFESSIONAL 9810 Digital Photo Printer will be installed. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 1. NOTE: You must have Administrator privilege to install the printer driver and the Diagnostic tool. The printer driver and Diagnostic tool (see...
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... Faxes. 2. Adjust the printing preferences appropriately for your printer model. 3. Right-click the printer icon for your printer. Select Printing Preferences. 4. Right-click the printer icon for setting the printer properties. 1. The Advanced Options dialog box appears. 5. Printer Driver Software Customizing Printer Properties The Printer Properties dialog box displays options for your printer model. 3. For your operating system, do the...
... Faxes. 2. Adjust the printing preferences appropriately for your printer model. 3. Right-click the printer icon for your printer. Select Printing Preferences. 4. Right-click the printer icon for setting the printer properties. 1. The Advanced Options dialog box appears. 5. Printer Driver Software Customizing Printer Properties The Printer Properties dialog box displays options for your printer model. 3. For your operating system, do the...
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Printer Driver Software Color Management using ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 7.0 or Greater 1. Set the Print Space Profile to Document. 4. Set the Source Space to Printer Color Management. 2-4 Select Print with Preview from the File menu. 2. Check Show More Options, then select Color Management. 3.
Printer Driver Software Color Management using ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 7.0 or Greater 1. Set the Print Space Profile to Document. 4. Set the Source Space to Printer Color Management. 2-4 Select Print with Preview from the File menu. 2. Check Show More Options, then select Color Management. 3.
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... a package might contain a 4 x 6 in. (10.16 x 15.24 cm) and two 3.5 x 5 in different sizes on your hard drive. Printer drivers for layouts not included with an which follows. ydimN KPKG 1.0 Distance (in pixels) from the left of the page to the upper left corner of... xdimN and ydim1 - Creating a Custom Package Custom package files are ASCII text files that you import custom package files for KODAK printers typically provide a number of the image NOTES: - The drivers also let you can save the file with a variety of 0 to the following standard: Type: KPKG Version: 1.0 ...
... a package might contain a 4 x 6 in. (10.16 x 15.24 cm) and two 3.5 x 5 in different sizes on your hard drive. Printer drivers for layouts not included with an which follows. ydimN KPKG 1.0 Distance (in pixels) from the left of the page to the upper left corner of... xdimN and ydim1 - Creating a Custom Package Custom package files are ASCII text files that you import custom package files for KODAK printers typically provide a number of the image NOTES: - The drivers also let you can save the file with a variety of 0 to the following standard: Type: KPKG Version: 1.0 ...
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Click OK. 2-6 Using the printer driver's Properties / Packages option, click the Packages tab. 2. Click Browse and navigate to the .kpg file that you created. 3. Printer Driver Software Example: Type: KPKG Version: 1.0 # Custom package for 4 x 6 and 3.5 x 5 prints on an EK9810 8 x 10 sheet # Recommended Page size - 8 x 10 in. 107, 87, 1800, 1200 107, 1362, 1050, 1500 1232, 1362, 1050, 1500 Selecting a Custom Package 1.
Click OK. 2-6 Using the printer driver's Properties / Packages option, click the Packages tab. 2. Click Browse and navigate to the .kpg file that you created. 3. Printer Driver Software Example: Type: KPKG Version: 1.0 # Custom package for 4 x 6 and 3.5 x 5 prints on an EK9810 8 x 10 sheet # Recommended Page size - 8 x 10 in. 107, 87, 1800, 1200 107, 1362, 1050, 1500 1232, 1362, 1050, 1500 Selecting a Custom Package 1.
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Printer Driver Software Resolving Printing Problems Errors or problems encountered while printing are displayed in the Status area of paper or ribbon. Wrong ribbon type, load Glossy Possible Cause Action The printer is out of the Print Queue. There is a paper or ribbon jam. ... the Print Queue: • Click the printer icon in the task bar when a job is in the printer. • Check that there is loaded properly. If the problem persists, contact your Kodak representative for more information. • See "Troubleshooting the Printer" on page 1-6. Wrong ribbon type, load...
Printer Driver Software Resolving Printing Problems Errors or problems encountered while printing are displayed in the Status area of paper or ribbon. Wrong ribbon type, load Glossy Possible Cause Action The printer is out of the Print Queue. There is a paper or ribbon jam. ... the Print Queue: • Click the printer icon in the task bar when a job is in the printer. • Check that there is loaded properly. If the problem persists, contact your Kodak representative for more information. • See "Troubleshooting the Printer" on page 1-6. Wrong ribbon type, load...
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... 8 x 10S ribbon loaded but the job requires 8 x 12L. • Wait for the printer to stop printing and become Ready. Load 8 x 12L ribbon of the proper type in the printer. • Cancel the job from the Print Queue and resubmit the job with a smaller page size. These disappear once you are replacing or... checking the paper or ribbon, the Print Queue displays an Error-Printing status and an error message. Printer Driver Software Status Message Printing - NOTE: When the cover is open while you close the door. 2-8
... 8 x 10S ribbon loaded but the job requires 8 x 12L. • Wait for the printer to stop printing and become Ready. Load 8 x 12L ribbon of the proper type in the printer. • Cancel the job from the Print Queue and resubmit the job with a smaller page size. These disappear once you are replacing or... checking the paper or ribbon, the Print Queue displays an Error-Printing status and an error message. Printer Driver Software Status Message Printing - NOTE: When the cover is open while you close the door. 2-8
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... > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > KODAK 9810 Digital Photo Printer Software and follow the directions to delete the printer. 4. For your operating system, do the following: WINDOWS 2000 • Select Start > Settings > Printers. Click Yes to completely remove the installed software. Printer Driver Software Uninstalling the Printer and Printer Driver This procedure will uninstall the printer driver and Diagnostic tool. Right-click the...
... > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > KODAK 9810 Digital Photo Printer Software and follow the directions to delete the printer. 4. For your operating system, do the following: WINDOWS 2000 • Select Start > Settings > Printers. Click Yes to completely remove the installed software. Printer Driver Software Uninstalling the Printer and Printer Driver This procedure will uninstall the printer driver and Diagnostic tool. Right-click the...
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Click Start > Programs > KODAK 9810 Printer > Diagnostic Tool. 2. Click the Adjustments tab. 5-1 5 Using the Diagnostic Tool The Diagnostic tool was installed when you installed the printer driver. Adjusting Print Head and Paper Cutter Registration You may occasionally need to adjust print head and cutter registration if the page isn't centered properly. 1. Select the Printer serial no. 3.
Click Start > Programs > KODAK 9810 Printer > Diagnostic Tool. 2. Click the Adjustments tab. 5-1 5 Using the Diagnostic Tool The Diagnostic tool was installed when you installed the printer driver. Adjusting Print Head and Paper Cutter Registration You may occasionally need to adjust print head and cutter registration if the page isn't centered properly. 1. Select the Printer serial no. 3.
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Index A air flow clearances, 1-1 C cables, connecting, 1-8 calibrating the printer, 3-1 calibration errors, 3-9 calibration software installing, 3-1 uninstalling, 3-8 calibration utility, using, 3-2 connecting cables, 1-8 customizing printer properties, 2-3 D diagnostic tool, 5-1 disposal, B-3 E error messages, calibration, 3-9 F firmware, updating, 5-4 H humidity, printer specifications, A-1 I installing calibration software, 3-1 paper, 1-2 printer driver, 2-2 ribbon, 1-6 L labels, safety, B-2 loading paper, 1-2 ribbon, 1-6 N noise emission spec, B-3 O operator panel error/red light, 4-1 ...
Index A air flow clearances, 1-1 C cables, connecting, 1-8 calibrating the printer, 3-1 calibration errors, 3-9 calibration software installing, 3-1 uninstalling, 3-8 calibration utility, using, 3-2 connecting cables, 1-8 customizing printer properties, 2-3 D diagnostic tool, 5-1 disposal, B-3 E error messages, calibration, 3-9 F firmware, updating, 5-4 H humidity, printer specifications, A-1 I installing calibration software, 3-1 paper, 1-2 printer driver, 2-2 ribbon, 1-6 L labels, safety, B-2 loading paper, 1-2 ribbon, 1-6 N noise emission spec, B-3 O operator panel error/red light, 4-1 ...
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Index R radio frequency compliance, B-2 Ready message, operator panel, 4-2 recycling, B-3 ribbon, loading, 1-6 S safety compliance, B-2 tips, B-1 warning labels, B-2 setting up the printer, 1-1 setup mode, 4-1 software installing calibration software, 3-1 printer driver, 2-2 USB cable, connecting, 1-8 uninstalling, 2-9, 3-8 specifications printer, A-1 switch, power, 1-9 T temperature printer specifications, A-1 test print, making, 4-3 troubleshooting the printer, 6-1 U uninstalling calibration software, 3-8 printer driver, 2-9 updating firmware, 5-4 USB cable, connecting, 1-8 I-2
Index R radio frequency compliance, B-2 Ready message, operator panel, 4-2 recycling, B-3 ribbon, loading, 1-6 S safety compliance, B-2 tips, B-1 warning labels, B-2 setting up the printer, 1-1 setup mode, 4-1 software installing calibration software, 3-1 printer driver, 2-2 USB cable, connecting, 1-8 uninstalling, 2-9, 3-8 specifications printer, A-1 switch, power, 1-9 T temperature printer specifications, A-1 test print, making, 4-3 troubleshooting the printer, 6-1 U uninstalling calibration software, 3-8 printer driver, 2-9 updating firmware, 5-4 USB cable, connecting, 1-8 I-2