Kodak Professional 6800 User Manual
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KODAK Photo Printer 6800/6805 User Guide for: KODAK Photo Printer 6800 (6 in.) KODAK Photo Printer 6805 (5 in.) Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2004 Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered trademark. 6B8601 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Product Overview i 1 2 4 6 3 Front Rear 8 12 9 1. Filter openings 2. Cover release 3. Upper cover 4. Operator panel 5. Print exit slot (print catcher not shown) 8. Paper door 9. Data plate (location may vary) 10. Serial number/Bar code label 11. Power connector7. USB connector 5 6. Trim tray 7 12. Power switch10 (location may vary) 11 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
ii Product Overview Internal View with Ribbon Installed 1 2 1. Thermal head 2. Stripper plate Internal View with Ribbon Removed 3 5 4 3. Cleaning roller, rear 4. Platen roller 5. Cleaning roller, front Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Product Overview iii Operator Panel KodakPhoto Printer 6800 Power Ready Error Rewind/ClearPaper EnterPaper Advance Menu Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
v Table of Contents 1 Setting Up the Printer Package Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 1-1 Before You Begin ............................................................................................................................................. 1-2 Recommended Air Flow Clearances ........................................................................................................... 1-2 Removing the Packing Material ........................................................................................................................ 1-3 Installing the Trim Tray.................................................................................................................................... 1-4 Installing the Print Catcher ............................................................................................................................... 1-4 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.............................................................................................................................. 2-1 Customizing Printer Properties......................................................................................................................... 2-2 Customizing Printing Preferences ..................................................................................................................... 2-2 Uninstalling the Printer and Printer Driver ....................................................................................................... 2-2 3 Calibrating the Printer Installing the Calibration Software.................................................................................................................... 3-1 Using the Calibration Utility .............................................................................................................................. 3-1 Uninstalling the Calibration Software ................................................................................................................ 3-8 Resolving Calibration Error Messages .............................................................................................................. 3-8 4 Operating the Printer Making Prints................................................................................................................................................... 4-1 Handling and Storing Prints ............................................................................................................................. 4-1 Understanding the Operator Panel Lights ......................................................................................................... 4-1 Using Setup Mode to Review Printer Settings .................................................................................................... 4-2 Accessing the Printer Settings ..................................................................................................................... 4-2 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
vi Table of Contents 5 Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Cabinet......................................................................................................................................... 5-1 Performing Routine Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 5-1 Cleaning the Thermal Head and Stripper Plate ........................................................................................... 5-2 Cleaning the Platen Roller .......................................................................................................................... 5-3 Cleaning the Cleaning Rollers ..................................................................................................................... 5-3 6 Troubleshooting Resolving Potential Problems ........................................................................................................................... 6-1 Resolving Operator Panel Error Messages ........................................................................................................ 6-2 Clearing a Paper Jam........................................................................................................................................ 6-3 Method 1 ................................................................................................................................................... 6-3 Method 2 ................................................................................................................................................... 6-3 Recovering from a Power Interruption............................................................................................................. 6-4 Appendix A: Important Printer Information System Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... A-1 Printer Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... A-1 Printer Supplies ............................................................................................................................................... A-2 Paper and Ribbon ...................................................................................................................................... A-2 Handling and Storing the Paper and Ribbon......................................................................................... A-3 Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit ...................................................................................................................... A-3 Print Catcher .............................................................................................................................................. A-3 Packing and Transporting the Printer............................................................................................................... A-3 ENERGY STAR Partner ...................................................................................................................................... A-3 Getting Help ..................................................................................................................................................... A-4 Appendix B: Safety and Regulatory Information Important Safety Information ...........................................................................................................................B-1 Safety Labels.....................................................................................................................................................B-2 Regulatory and Safety Compliance ....................................................................................................................B-3 Safety .........................................................................................................................................................B-3 Radio Frequency Interference ....................................................................................................................B-3 Noise Emission...........................................................................................................................................B-4 IndexDisposal .....................................................................................................................................................B-4 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
1-1 1Setting Up the Printer Package Contents The KODAK Photo Printer 6800/6805 is packaged with the following items: 1.Printer 2.KODAK Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit 3.Trim Tray (not installed) 4.Print Catcher (not installed) 5.(4) 6800 Power Cable (1 US, 1 Europe, 1 Australia, 1 China) (2) 6805 Power Cable (1 Japan, 1 China) 6.USB Cable 7.(2) Paper Flange 8.(2) Paper Flange Spacer - 6805 only 9.User Guide and software CD, not pictured (in some countries, the User Guide is provided on the CD, not in printed form) A161_0005BC 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
1-2 Setting Up the Printer Before You Begin IMPORTANT: Your KODAK Photo Printer comes with several power cables. Be sure to select the correct power cable required for your country. For the KODAK Photo Printer 6800, have the following items 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 your printer. See Appendix A for details on the Photo Print Kit (sold separately). KODAK Photo Printer 6800/6R Print Catcher to catch 6 x 8 in. finished prints. See Appendix A for details on the Print Catcher (sold separately). USB cable (included). For the KODAK Photo Printer 6805, have the following items available before you begin your printer setup: KODAK Photo Print Kit 6805/3R which contains the correct paper and ribbon for your printer. See Appendix A for details on the Photo Print Kit (sold separately). USB cable (included). IMPORTANT: The printer weighs 56 pounds (25 kg) and is heavier at the front than at the back. Use caution when lifting or moving the printer. Recommended Air Flow ClearancesIf you plan to set up the printer in a restricted space, such as in a cabinet, refer to the following illustration for the recommended air flow clearances for this type of setup. 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm10 mm Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals