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... You Begin ...1-1 Recommended Air Flow Clearances ...1-1 Loading the Paper ...1-2 Loading 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...
... You Begin ...1-1 Recommended Air Flow Clearances ...1-1 Loading the Paper ...1-2 Loading 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...
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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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1 Setting Up the Printer Before You Begin IMPORTANT: Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL 9810 Digital Photo Printer may come with several power cables. IMPORTANT: The printer weighs 18 kg (40 lbs). IMPORTANT: Install the printer driver software before you begin your printer setup: • A KODAK Photo Print Kit that contains the correct size paper and ribbon for your country. Be sure to the following items available...
1 Setting Up the Printer Before You Begin IMPORTANT: Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL 9810 Digital Photo Printer may come with several power cables. IMPORTANT: The printer weighs 18 kg (40 lbs). IMPORTANT: Install the printer driver software before you begin your printer setup: • A KODAK Photo Print Kit that contains the correct size paper and ribbon for your country. Be sure to the following items available...
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Open the printer cover. 2. If necessary, remove the ribbon from the new paper roll. Move the lever to prevent paper jams, empty the trim tray each time you have successfully loaded the paper into the printer: 1. Trim tray Label 5. Lever 3. Remove the trim tray. IMPORTANT: To keep your prints dust-free and to the unlocked position. 4. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the label from the paper roll until you change the paper. Setting Up the Printer Loading the Paper To load the paper into the printer. 1-2 Remove the plastic cover from the printer.
Open the printer cover. 2. If necessary, remove the ribbon from the new paper roll. Move the lever to prevent paper jams, empty the trim tray each time you have successfully loaded the paper into the printer: 1. Trim tray Label 5. Lever 3. Remove the trim tray. IMPORTANT: To keep your prints dust-free and to the unlocked position. 4. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the label from the paper roll until you change the paper. Setting Up the Printer Loading the Paper To load the paper into the printer. 1-2 Remove the plastic cover from the printer.
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... not attach the paper flange properly, the paper roll will not fit into the printer according to each end of the paper roll. Remove the label. Place the blue paper flange on the label. 8. Gently set the paper roll into the printer. 7. Place the red paper flange on the left side of the paper roll. Attach the paper flanges provided...
... not attach the paper flange properly, the paper roll will not fit into the printer according to each end of the paper roll. Remove the label. Place the blue paper flange on the label. 8. Gently set the paper roll into the printer. 7. Place the red paper flange on the left side of the paper roll. Attach the paper flanges provided...
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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. SIDE VIEW 10. Red lines 11. Feed the paper in place between the red lines with your hand. Move the lever to the locked position. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer White arrows Red lines 9. Make sure the paper edges do not extend over the red lines.
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. SIDE VIEW 10. Red lines 11. Feed the paper in place between the red lines with your hand. Move the lever to the locked position. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer White arrows Red lines 9. Make sure the paper edges do not extend over the red lines.
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... the take -up spool into place. 9. Rotate the take -up spool. Installing the Print Catcher The print catcher collects finished prints as they exit the printer. • Set the print catcher into the rear spool holder on the left side of the take -up spool until it by turning the take... -up spool 6. If there is any slack in the ribbon can cause a paper jam when making prints. Take-up spool into the printer as shown. IMPORTANT: Slack in the ribbon, remove it locks into the rear spool holder on the right. 7. Setting Up...
... the take -up spool into place. 9. Rotate the take -up spool. Installing the Print Catcher The print catcher collects finished prints as they exit the printer. • Set the print catcher into the rear spool holder on the left side of the take -up spool until it by turning the take... -up spool 6. If there is any slack in the ribbon can cause a paper jam when making prints. Take-up spool into the printer as shown. IMPORTANT: Slack in the ribbon, remove it locks into the rear spool holder on the right. 7. Setting Up...
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... Matte ribbon loaded but • Wait for the printer to view. printing and become Ready. Printer Driver Software Resolving Printing Problems Errors or problems encountered while printing are displayed in the Status area of paper - If the problem persists, contact your Kodak representative for the Print Queue you wish to stop the job requested...
... Matte ribbon loaded but • Wait for the printer to view. printing and become Ready. Printer Driver Software Resolving Printing Problems Errors or problems encountered while printing are displayed in the Status area of paper - If the problem persists, contact your Kodak representative for the Print Queue you wish to stop the job requested...
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... 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. NOTE: When the cover is open while you close the door. 2-8 Printer Driver Software Status Message Printing -
... 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. NOTE: When the cover is open while you close the door. 2-8 Printer Driver Software Status Message Printing -
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...printer is out of paper. The printer's paper is jammed. See "Loading the Ribbon" on page 1-6. 3-9 See "Loading the Ribbon" on page 1-6. The printer is off . The printer cover is ribbon in the loaded improperly. The cutter did not move completely to the appropriate patch color. The printer could not read . The printer... problem persists, contact your Kodak representative for a jam. • Turn the printer on . The printer's cutter is jammed. printer. The printer is loaded improperly. printer. • Check that there is paper in the is out of...
...printer is out of paper. The printer's paper is jammed. See "Loading the Ribbon" on page 1-6. 3-9 See "Loading the Ribbon" on page 1-6. The printer is off . The printer cover is ribbon in the loaded improperly. The cutter did not move completely to the appropriate patch color. The printer could not read . The printer... problem persists, contact your Kodak representative for a jam. • Turn the printer on . The printer's cutter is jammed. printer. The printer is loaded improperly. printer. • Check that there is paper in the is out of...
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Click the Adjustments tab. 5-1 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. Click Start > Programs > KODAK 9810 Printer > Diagnostic Tool. 2. Select the Printer serial no. 3. 5 Using the Diagnostic Tool The Diagnostic tool was installed when you installed the printer driver.
Click the Adjustments tab. 5-1 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. Click Start > Programs > KODAK 9810 Printer > Diagnostic Tool. 2. Select the Printer serial no. 3. 5 Using the Diagnostic Tool The Diagnostic tool was installed when you installed the printer driver.
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... the barcode is not damaged. • Check that the paper is loaded. one side. • Check the paper path for service. If the problem persists, contact your Kodak representative for a jam. • Turn the printer on the printer operator panel. There is a paper jam. • Clear the paper jam. • Check that the ribbon has a an improper...
... the barcode is not damaged. • Check that the paper is loaded. one side. • Check the paper path for service. If the problem persists, contact your Kodak representative for a jam. • Turn the printer on the printer operator panel. There is a paper jam. • Clear the paper jam. • Check that the ribbon has a an improper...
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...paper) 18 kg (40 lbs) Ambient Operating Temperature 15 - 35°C (59 - 95°F) Relative Humidity 20 - 80% (non-condensing) Voltage 100 - 240 V AC Current rating 5 A Frequency 50 / 60 Hz Print sizes 8 x 10 in. (203 x 254 mm) 8 x 12 in. (203 x 305 mm) ENERGY STAR Partner As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Eastman Kodak... Company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. A-1 with Print Catcher 13 in. (330 mm) Weight (without Print Catcher 25 in . (483 mm) - Appendix A: Important Printer Information Printer Specifications ...
...paper) 18 kg (40 lbs) Ambient Operating Temperature 15 - 35°C (59 - 95°F) Relative Humidity 20 - 80% (non-condensing) Voltage 100 - 240 V AC Current rating 5 A Frequency 50 / 60 Hz Print sizes 8 x 10 in. (203 x 254 mm) 8 x 12 in. (203 x 305 mm) ENERGY STAR Partner As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Eastman Kodak... Company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. A-1 with Print Catcher 13 in. (330 mm) Weight (without Print Catcher 25 in . (483 mm) - Appendix A: Important Printer Information Printer Specifications ...
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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 ...