Kodak 6850 User Manual

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    KODAK Photo Printer 6850 User Guide
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    Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2011 Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered trademark. Part Number 4J7961_US
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    . Do not touch it. • Alcohol pads are used to clean the thermal head and other internal printer components. In the United States for health, safety, and environment information, call 585-722-5151. Customers outside the U.S. can contact their local KODAK Service Representative. November 2011 1
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    Safety Labels Please observe the important safety warnings that are posted on the printer. P/N 2J5451 1641132182 CAUTION HOT SURFACE To avoid burns, use caution when closing the cover. CAUTION HOT SURFACE The thermal head becomes extremely hot during normal operation. Do not touch it. P/N 2J5452
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    limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user
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    cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Noise Emission Disposal The operator user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Contact your local KODAK Representative or refer to www.kodak
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    Upper cover 4. Operator panel 5. Print exit slot (print catcher not shown) 6. Trim tray Rear 7. USB connector 8. Paper door 9. Data plate (location may vary) 10. Serial number/Bar code label (location may vary) 11. Power connector 12. Power switch A161_3004AC 12 11 November 2011 Product Overview
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    Product Overview Internal View with Ribbon Installed 1 2 Internal View with Ribbon Removed ii 1. Thermal head 2. Stripper plate 3 4 5 3. Cleaning roller, rear 4. Platen roller 5. Cleaning roller, front November 2011
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    Operator Panel Product Overview Kodak Photo Printer 6850 Power Ready Error Paper Menu Advance Enter Paper Rewind/Clear November 2011 iii
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    Loading the Ribbon...1-5 Connecting the Cables ...1-7 Connecting the Power Cable...1-7 Connecting the USB Cable...1-8 Turning On the Printer ...1-8 Loading the Paper...1-8 Making a Test Print ...1-10 Online User Guide ...1-11 2 Installing the Printer Driver Software Installing the Printer Driver
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    Interruption ...6-5 Appendix A: Important Printer Information Printer Specifications ...A-1 Printer Supplies ...A-2 Paper and Ribbon...A-2 Handling and Storing the Paper and Ribbon A-2 Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit ...A-3 Packing and Transporting the Printer...A-3 ENERGY STAR Partner ...A-3 Getting
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    4 1. Printer 2. KODAK Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit 3. Trim Tray (not installed) 4. Print Catcher (not installed) 5. (4) 6850 Power Cable (1 US, 1 Europe, 1 Australia, 1 China) 6. USB Cable 7. (2) Paper Flange 8. User Guide and software CD, not pictured (in some countries, the User Guide is provided
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    available before you begin your printer setup: • KODAK Photo Print Kit 6800/4R or KODAK Photo Print Kit 6800/6R which contains the correct paper and ribbon for the best print quality and print life from your printer. See Appendix A for details on the Photo Print Kit (sold separately). • USB cable
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    Setting Up the Printer Tape 1. Remove the tape from the upper cover. 2. Slide the cover release toward you, then open the upper cover carefully. IMPORTANT: Cover does not open beyond a 90° angle. 90˚ 3. Remove the packing material. November 2011 1-3
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    and to prevent paper jams, empty the trim tray each time you change the paper. Trim tray Installing the Print Catcher The print catcher collects the finished prints as they exit the printer. • Attach the print catcher from the print exit slot as shown. Print exit slot Print catcher 1-4 November
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    Up the Printer Loading the Ribbon Have a KODAK Photo Print Kit 6800/4R or KODAK Photo Print Kit 6800/6R available. These kits contain the correct size ribbon for your printer. See Appendix A for details on the Photo Print Kits (sold separately). To load the ribbon into the printer: 1. Slide the
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    the Printer Supply spool Bar code 4. Push the bar code end of the supply spool into the spool holder on the right. 5. Place the left side of the supply spool the ribbon, remove it by turning the supply spool. IMPORTANT: Slack in the ribbon can cause a paper jam when making prints. November 2011
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    Chapter 2 , Installing the Printer Driver Software. IMPORTANT: You must install the printer driver software before connecting the cables or your printer will not work. Connecting the Power Cable You may have received more than one power cable with your printer. Be sure to use the correct power cable
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    the Paper Have a KODAK Photo Print Kit 6800/4R or KODAK Photo Print Kit 6800/6R available. These kits contain the correct size paper for your printer. See Appendix A for details on the Photo Print Kits (sold separately). IMPORTANT: To keep your prints dust-free and to prevent paper jams, empty the
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    Do not remove the label from the paper roll until you have successfully loaded the paper into the printer. Green paper flange Notches Lugs Black paper flange 2. Attach the paper flanges to each end of the paper roll. a. Line up the lugs on the green paper flange with the notches on the left side
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    knob. Paper feeding knob Kodak Photo Printer 6850 Power Ready Error Paper Menu Advance Enter Paper Rewind/Clear 9. Carefully close the paper door. The operator panel displays the Paper Empty message. 10. Press Paper Advance to load the paper into the printer. The printer advances the paper, then
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    Setting Up the Printer Online User Guide For the latest User Guide and Quick Setup Guide: 1. Go to: www.kodak.com/go/6850. 2. Select the Standalone Printer tab. 3. Select the Technical Resources link for the 6850 Printer. 4. Select Manuals and Guides from the drop-down menu. 5. Click the link for
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    and Color profile updates. 2. Before installing the software, read the Printer Driver Readme file for important information and updates about the software. 3. Select: • the Standalone Printer tab • the Technical Resources link for the 6850 Printer 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and
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    Installing the Printer Driver Software Customizing Printer Properties The Printer Properties dialog box displays options for setting the printer properties. 1. For your operating system, do the following: WINDOWS 2000 WINDOWS XP Select Start > Settings > Printers. Select Start > Printers and
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    the Printer Driver Software Uninstalling the Printer and Printer Driver IMPORTANT: You must have Administrator privileges to uninstall the printer and printer driver. 1. For your operating system, do the following: WINDOWS 2000 WINDOWS XP • Select Start > Settings > Printers. • Select
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    the Calibration Application Software 1. Go to www.kodak.com/go/6850. 2. Select: • the Standalone Printer tab • the Technical Resources link for the 6850 Printer 3. Download the KODAK Photo Printer Calibration Application for WINDOWS. 4. Review the user's guide for the calibration application
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    4 Operating the Printer Making Prints You make prints using photo printing software applications. For application-specific printing information, see the user's guide or online Help for the software application. Handling and Storing Prints For best results: • Make sure hands are clean and free of
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    "Resolving Operator Panel Error Messages" on page 6-3. Using Setup Mode to Review Printer Settings Use the operator panel to review printer settings in Setup mode. Printer settings are displayed here Kodak Photo Printer 6850 Power Ready Error 1,2 3 Paper Menu Advance 4 Enter Paper Rewind/Clear
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    counter cannot be reset. Checking the ribbon status Donor = XX[%] None. XX[%] represents the percentage of the installed ribbon that is available for making prints. Checking the Main Firm = printer firmware version None. The printer control firmware version number is displayed. Checking the
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    . The default is 1 second. This only applies when printing 4R prints using 6R ribbon. The wait time is the length of time that the printer waits before it starts printing after receiving a 4R print. This allows the printer to receive a second 4R print that will print at the same time as the first 4R
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    monthly, using the alcohol pads included in the KODAK Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit. 2. Only clean the thermal head if directed to do so by a KODAK Service Representative. Do not include the thermal head in your monthly cleaning process. NOTE: If there is paper or ribbon loaded in the printer, remove
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    the pad along the entire length of the thermal head, in one direction only. When you clean the thermal head: - Apply firm, even pressure. - Make three passes along the thermal print head. - Use a clean part of the pad for each pass. Stripper plate 4. Use another clean alcohol pad to wipe the edge
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    is essential to keep the cleaning rollers clean to prevent dirt from transferring back onto the prints and to keep the printer operating correctly. IMPORTANT: There are two cleaning rollers in the printer. They are not interchangeable. Clean them separately to prevent reinstalling them in the wrong
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    Maintaining the Printer 5. Close the upper cover by pressing on the center of the cover until it clicks in place. 6. Allow the alcohol to dry completely (about five minutes) before you resume printing. 5-4 November 2011
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    6 Troubleshooting Resolving Potential Problems Problem Description or Cause Possible Solution Paper jam; error light is on, The paper is stuck in the Clear the paper jam. See "Clearing a printer does not operate printer. Paper Jam" on page 6-4. Prints have linear streaks The thermal head is
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    Resources link for the 6850 Printer Variability in media or environment. Calibrate the printer. See "Chapter 3 Calibrating the Printer" on page 3-1. The printer driver or imaging application is not properly using the color profile supplied for the KODAK 6850 Printer. Review the Profile Read me
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    Troubleshooting Resolving Operator Panel Error Messages Kodak Photo Printer 6850 Power Ready Error Paper Menu Advance Enter Paper Rewind/Clear Refer to the following table to resolve errors reported on the operator panel. If the problem persists, contact your KODAK Service Representative. Error
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    Troubleshooting Clearing a Paper Jam If the Paper Jam message is displayed on the operator panel, there are two methods that you can use to try to clear the paper jam. Method 1 Kodak Photo Printer 6850 Power Ready Error Kodak Photo Printer 6850 Power Ready Error Paper Menu Advance Enter Paper
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    Troubleshooting Kodak Photo Printer 6850 Power Ready Error Paper Menu Advance Enter Paper Rewind/Clear 5. Close the upper cover and turn on the printer. 6. Press Paper Rewind to rewind the paper into the printer. If the Paper Jam message still appears on the operator panel, press Paper Rewind
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    Printing time (after file download) 11.4 in. (290 mm) 19.6 in. (496 mm) 13.6 in. (346 mm) 56 lbs (25 kg) 50 to 95° F (+10 to +35° C) 20 to 80% 8000ft (2440 m) maximum 90 V to 132 V / 48 Hz to 62 Hz 180 V to 264 V / 48 Hz to 62 Hz 320 watts maximum KODAK Photo Printer 6850
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    Supplies Paper and Ribbon Each Photo Print Kit contains the correct media set (roll-feed paper and ribbon) for your printer model. Photo Print Kits are sold separately. IMPORTANT: For best results, replace both the paper and ribbon at the same time. KODAK Photo Print Kit 6800 / 4R Specifications
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    is available from the following sources: • "Chapter 6 Troubleshooting" on page 6-1. • Your KODAK Service Representative. • Go to: www.kodak.com/go/6850 for the most recent Software, Firmware, Profiles, User Guides and Read me files. - the Standalone Printer tab - the Technical Resources link for the
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