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... 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...
... 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...
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Table of Contents Changing the quantity of test prints...4-3 5 Using the Diagnostic Tool Adjusting Print Head and Paper Cutter Registration 5-1 Updating Firmware...5-4 6 Troubleshooting the Printer Appendix A: Important Printer Information Printer Specifications ...A-1 ENERGY STAR Partner...A-1 Appendix B: Safety and Regulatory Information Important Safety Information ...B-1 Safety Labels...B-2 Regulatory and Safety Compliance...B-2 Safety ...B-2 Radio frequency interference ...B-2 Noise emission...B-3 Disposal ...B-3 iv
Table of Contents Changing the quantity of test prints...4-3 5 Using the Diagnostic Tool Adjusting Print Head and Paper Cutter Registration 5-1 Updating Firmware...5-4 6 Troubleshooting the Printer Appendix A: Important Printer Information Printer Specifications ...A-1 ENERGY STAR Partner...A-1 Appendix B: Safety and Regulatory Information Important Safety Information ...B-1 Safety Labels...B-2 Regulatory and Safety Compliance...B-2 Safety ...B-2 Radio frequency interference ...B-2 Noise emission...B-3 Disposal ...B-3 iv
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... 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 printer. • USB cable (included). IMPORTANT: The printer weighs 18 kg (40 lbs). See "Printer Driver Software" on the printer. IMPORTANT: Install the printer driver software before you begin your printer setup: • A KODAK Photo Print Kit...
... 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 printer. • USB cable (included). IMPORTANT: The printer weighs 18 kg (40 lbs). 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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Setting Up the Printer Loading the Paper To load the paper into the printer. 1-2 Move the lever to prevent paper jams, empty the trim tray each time you have successfully loaded the paper into the printer: 1. Open the printer cover. 2. Remove the trim tray. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the label from the paper roll until you change the paper. IMPORTANT: To keep your prints dust-free and to the unlocked position. 4. Lever 3. If necessary, remove the ribbon from the new paper roll. Trim tray Label 5. Remove the plastic cover from the printer.
Setting Up the Printer Loading the Paper To load the paper into the printer. 1-2 Move the lever to prevent paper jams, empty the trim tray each time you have successfully loaded the paper into the printer: 1. Open the printer cover. 2. Remove the trim tray. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the label from the paper roll until you change the paper. IMPORTANT: To keep your prints dust-free and to the unlocked position. 4. Lever 3. If necessary, remove the ribbon from the new paper roll. Trim tray Label 5. Remove the plastic cover from the printer.
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...blue and red arrows on the left side of the paper roll. Label 1-3 Gently set the paper roll into the printer. 7. Place the blue paper flange on the label. 8. c. Setting Up the Printer Blue paper flange Notches Lugs Red paper flange 6. a. Remove the label. If you do not attach the paper ...flange properly, the paper roll will not fit into the printer according to line up the lugs on the right side of the paper roll. Attach the paper flanges provided with the notches on the left...
...blue and red arrows on the left side of the paper roll. Label 1-3 Gently set the paper roll into the printer. 7. Place the blue paper flange on the label. 8. c. Setting Up the Printer Blue paper flange Notches Lugs Red paper flange 6. a. Remove the label. If you do not attach the paper ...flange properly, the paper roll will not fit into the printer according to line up the lugs on the right side of the paper roll. Attach the paper flanges provided with the notches on the left...
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Setting Up the Printer White arrows Red lines 9. SIDE VIEW 10. Hold the paper in the direction of the white arrows until the paper wraps around the back of the printer and touches the red lines. Move the lever to the locked position. 1-4 Make sure the paper edges do not extend over the red lines. Red lines 11. Feed the paper in place between the red lines with your hand.
Setting Up the Printer White arrows Red lines 9. SIDE VIEW 10. Hold the paper in the direction of the white arrows until the paper wraps around the back of the printer and touches the red lines. Move the lever to the locked position. 1-4 Make sure the paper edges do not extend over the red lines. Red lines 11. Feed the paper in place between the red lines with your hand.
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CAUTION: If you transport or ship the printer, first remove the media. Setting Up the Printer 12. Failure to do so can damage the printer. Trim tray 1-5 Install the trim tray.
CAUTION: If you transport or ship the printer, first remove the media. Setting Up the Printer 12. Failure to do so can damage the printer. Trim tray 1-5 Install the trim tray.
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... end of the supply spool into the holes in the plastic on the right. Place the bar code end of the used ribbon from the printer. NOTE: Images remain on the left. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the label/wrapper from the ribbon. Bar code 4. IMPORTANT: Make sure to ...maintain confidentiality, dispose of the supply spool into the printer: 1. Label/wrapper Supply spool 3. Setting Up the Printer Loading the Ribbon To load the ribbon into the front spool holder on the ribbon after printing. If you need to...
... end of the supply spool into the holes in the plastic on the right. Place the bar code end of the used ribbon from the printer. NOTE: Images remain on the left. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the label/wrapper from the ribbon. Bar code 4. IMPORTANT: Make sure to ...maintain confidentiality, dispose of the supply spool into the printer: 1. Label/wrapper Supply spool 3. Setting Up the Printer Loading the Ribbon To load the ribbon into the front spool holder on the ribbon after printing. If you need to...
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... on the left. 8. Installing the Print Catcher The print catcher collects finished prints as they exit the printer. • Set the print catcher into place. 9. Rotate the take -up spool 6. Print catcher 1-7 Setting Up the Printer Label/wrapper 5. Push the right side of the take -up spool into the rear spool holder... can cause a paper jam when making prints. IMPORTANT: Slack in the ribbon, remove it by turning the take -up spool until it locks into the printer as shown.
... on the left. 8. Installing the Print Catcher The print catcher collects finished prints as they exit the printer. • Set the print catcher into place. 9. Rotate the take -up spool 6. Print catcher 1-7 Setting Up the Printer Label/wrapper 5. Push the right side of the take -up spool into the rear spool holder... can cause a paper jam when making prints. IMPORTANT: Slack in the ribbon, remove it by turning the take -up spool until it locks into the printer as shown.
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... connector on the computer. 1-8 Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the printer and to the USB connector on the back of the printer and to use the correct power cable required for your printer. Check that the power switch is turned off ( ). Be sure cable to a ...grounded power outlet. CAUTION: The power outlet must be grounded. Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Cables Connecting the power You may have received more than one power cable with your country. 1. Connect the power cable to nearby electrical...
... connector on the computer. 1-8 Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the printer and to the USB connector on the back of the printer and to use the correct power cable required for your printer. Check that the power switch is turned off ( ). Be sure cable to a ...grounded power outlet. CAUTION: The power outlet must be grounded. Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Cables Connecting the power You may have received more than one power cable with your country. 1. Connect the power cable to nearby electrical...
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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. To turn off the printer, press the power switch to do so can damage the printer. 1-9 Setting Up the Printer Turning On the Printer IMPORTANT: Install the printer driver software before turning on ( | ). Failure to off ( ). Press the power switch to on the printer. See "Printer Driver Software" on page 2-1. OFF CAUTION: If you transport or ship the printer, first remove the media.
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. To turn off the printer, press the power switch to do so can damage the printer. 1-9 Setting Up the Printer Turning On the Printer IMPORTANT: Install the printer driver software before turning on ( | ). Failure to off ( ). Press the power switch to on the printer. See "Printer Driver Software" on page 2-1. OFF CAUTION: If you transport or ship the printer, first remove the media.
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...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 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB WINDOWS Server 2003 WINDOWS XP Home Edition SP1 WINDOWS XP Professional... SP1 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB The printer driver also requires a functional USB port to print from your equipment only supports ...
...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 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB WINDOWS Server 2003 WINDOWS XP Home Edition SP1 WINDOWS XP Professional... SP1 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB The printer driver also requires a functional USB port to print from your equipment only supports ...
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...: Before installing the printer driver, read the Printer Driver Readme file for information and updates. 5. The KODAK PROFESSIONAL 9810 Digital Photo Printer will install the printer driver and Diagnostic tool. Click Software. Click Printer Driver to install the printer driver and the Diagnostic tool. IMPORTANT: One or more screens may show the KODAK Photo Printer 8800. Printer Driver Software Installing the Printer Driver This procedure will...
...: Before installing the printer driver, read the Printer Driver Readme file for information and updates. 5. The KODAK PROFESSIONAL 9810 Digital Photo Printer will install the printer driver and Diagnostic tool. Click Software. Click Printer Driver to install the printer driver and the Diagnostic tool. IMPORTANT: One or more screens may show the KODAK Photo Printer 8800. Printer Driver Software Installing the Printer Driver This procedure will...
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..., do the following : WINDOWS 2000 WINDOWS XP Select Start > Settings > Printers. For your printer. Right-click the printer icon for setting the printer properties. 1. NOTE: Changes that you make become the new printer driver defaults. 2-3 Select Properties. 4. The Advanced Options dialog box appears. 5. Printer Driver Software Customizing Printer Properties The Printer Properties dialog box displays options for your...
..., do the following : WINDOWS 2000 WINDOWS XP Select Start > Settings > Printers. For your printer. Right-click the printer icon for setting the printer properties. 1. NOTE: Changes that you make become the new printer driver defaults. 2-3 Select Properties. 4. The Advanced Options dialog box appears. 5. Printer Driver Software Customizing Printer Properties The Printer Properties dialog box displays options for your...
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Select Print with Preview from the File menu. 2. Check Show More Options, then select Color Management. 3. Set the Source Space to Printer Color Management. 2-4 Set the Print Space Profile to Document. 4. Printer Driver Software Color Management using ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 7.0 or Greater 1.
Select Print with Preview from the File menu. 2. Check Show More Options, then select Color Management. 3. Set the Source Space to Printer Color Management. 2-4 Set the Print Space Profile to Document. 4. Printer Driver Software Color Management using ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 7.0 or Greater 1.
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...Package Custom package files are ASCII text files that you import custom package files for layouts not included with a variety of text-editing software (for KODAK printers typically provide a number of 6 - 9999. - xN y1 - yN xdim1 - On the Type and Version lines, the only space allowed ...appear on the next page. 2-5 xN, yN, xdimN, ydimN Type Version x1 - Printer Driver Software Custom Image Composition Packages You can print multiple copies of an image in . (8.89 x 12.7 cm). Printer drivers for example, WINDOWS Notepad). The drivers also let you can save the file with ...
...Package Custom package files are ASCII text files that you import custom package files for layouts not included with a variety of text-editing software (for KODAK printers typically provide a number of 6 - 9999. - xN y1 - yN xdim1 - On the Type and Version lines, the only space allowed ...appear on the next page. 2-5 xN, yN, xdimN, ydimN Type Version x1 - Printer Driver Software Custom Image Composition Packages You can print multiple copies of an image in . (8.89 x 12.7 cm). Printer drivers for example, WINDOWS Notepad). The drivers also let you can save the file with ...
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Click OK. 2-6 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. 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.
Click OK. 2-6 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. 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.
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Double-click the printer for service. Refer to the following table to stop the job requested Matte. See "Loading the Paper" on page 1-2, and "Loading the Ribbon" on page 6-1. printing and become Ready. If the problem persists, contact your Kodak representative for the Print Queue you wish... to stop the job requested Glossy. Printing Printing - There is a paper or ribbon jam. • Check that there is paper and ribbon in the printer. • Check that the paper or ribbon...
Double-click the printer for service. Refer to the following table to stop the job requested Matte. See "Loading the Paper" on page 1-2, and "Loading the Ribbon" on page 6-1. printing and become Ready. If the problem persists, contact your Kodak representative for the Print Queue you wish... to stop the job requested Glossy. Printing Printing - There is a paper or ribbon jam. • Check that there is paper and ribbon in the printer. • Check that the paper or ribbon...
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...When the cover is open while you close the door. 2-8 Printer Driver Software Status Message Printing - Wrong ribbon size, load 8 x 12L Possible Cause Action The printer has 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...
...When the cover is open while you close the door. 2-8 Printer Driver Software Status Message Printing - Wrong ribbon size, load 8 x 12L Possible Cause Action The printer has 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...
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... 2000 • Select Start > Settings > Printers. Highlight the printer driver you want to remove and select Delete. 3. WINDOWS XP • Select Start > Printers and Faxes. Click Yes to uninstall the printer and printer driver. 1. Click Close. 9. The Printers and Faxes dialog box appears. 2. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > KODAK 9810 Digital Photo Printer Software and follow the directions...
... 2000 • Select Start > Settings > Printers. Highlight the printer driver you want to remove and select Delete. 3. WINDOWS XP • Select Start > Printers and Faxes. Click Yes to uninstall the printer and printer driver. 1. Click Close. 9. The Printers and Faxes dialog box appears. 2. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > KODAK 9810 Digital Photo Printer Software and follow the directions...