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Introduction

Setting up the 8500
Printer

Operating the 8500
Printer

Troubleshooting

Site Specifications

Accessories and
Supplies

CONTENTS

PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE

SEARCH

HELP

Status
Power OFF
Initializing
Online (USB)
Online (Parallel)
Offline (USB)
Offline (Parallel)
Transferring data
Printing
Cancel continuous printing
Overheat Condition
Door open
Out of media (paper)
Out of media (Ink sheet)
Paper illegal
Paper jam or mechanical error
Paper size mismatch to image size

POWER   ERROR     MEDIA    PARALLEL     USB

Light indications

Green

 : LED on

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 : LED off

Red

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 : LED blinking

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mal status

Error status

Light Indications and How to Resolve Them

The indicator lights become red when a problem has occurred.
You must resolve any problems before you can print.
Click the following light indication links to learn more.

ERROR light off, MEDIA light red

ERROR light red, MEDIA light off

ERROR light red, MEDIA light red

Summary of Contents for Professional 8500

Page 1: ...USER S GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...troduction About the 8500 printer About the online documentation Safety Precautions Paper and Image Sizes Printer Driver Interfaces Setting up the 8500 Printer Finding a Location for the 8500 Printer Unpacking the 8500 Printer Loading the Ribbon Cartridge Connecting the Cables Handling Paper Storing Paper Loading the Paper Tray Installing the Dust Covers About Printer Initialization Making a Test ...

Page 3: ...ping the 8500 Printer in Good Working Condition Cleaning the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Light Indications and How to Resolve Them If the Printer Does Not Operate Correctly Clearing a Paper Jam Repairing a Torn Ribbon Cleaning the Thermal Head Repacking the Printer Getting Additional Help ERROR light off MEDIA light red ERROR light red MEDIA light off ERROR light red MEDIA light red 8500 Printer ...

Page 4: ...s Accessories and Supplies Troubleshooting cont White or multicolored spots appear on the prints Smudges smears and fingerprints Paper does not feed 8500 Printer does not respond when you press buttons Site Specifications Printer Specifications Space Requirements Operating Environment Power Requirements Accessories and Supplies Accessories Ribbons Paper ...

Page 5: ... Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies R GUIDE SEARCH HELP dak Professional 8500 digital photo The 8500 printer is a thermal dye nting speed It has a resolution of 314 three colour page in about 75 seconds and long lasting Kodak Ektatherm that protects images from fingerprints ...

Page 6: ...uce superb photographic prints and proofs The 8500 printer is easy to install and set up and its interface is compatible with virtually all computer environments Printer Features The 8500 printer includes the following features Wide Range of Paper Sizes The 8500 printer prints on a variety of paper sizes 3 colour YMC ribbons can be used in the 8500 printer Printer Driver The printer driver support...

Page 7: ...8500 printer available papers printer drivers and interfaces Setting up the 8500 Printer describes how to set up the 8500 printer Operating the 8500 printer contains information on maintaining the 8500 printer and working with the paper and ribbon Troubleshooting describes the problems and how to resolve them Site Specifications describes the 8500 printer specfications space requirements and opera...

Page 8: ...336 EEC 73 23 EEC chosen at a level that gains proper operation in trial premises and on small scale enterprises inside as operation are characterised by their connection to the Canadian ICES 003 O NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH RADIO AND DISPOSAL OF LEAD MAY BE REGULATED DUE TO DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING INFORMATION IES OR THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY ALLIANCE ...

Page 9: ...g instructions in the literature accompanying ymbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert ated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure o constitute the risk of electric shock ateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence nce servicing instructions in the literature accompanying ound to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device These limits are desig...

Page 10: ...s dangerous Contact your dealer about having the printer checked and serviced NEVER INSERT ANY OBJECT INTO THE UNIT Nothing other than supplies for this printer should ever be inserted into the printer Other items can cause a safety hazard and extensive damage to the mechanism and electronics DO NOT SET HEAVY OBJECTS ON TOP OF THE UNIT Heavy objects can damage the unit and or cause misoperation AV...

Page 11: ...INET THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE AND YOU WILL EXPOSE YOURSELF TO HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES AND OR YOU MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE UNIT Touching internal parts is dangerous and may cause a malfunction Contact your dealer to carry out internal checks and adjustments Disconnect the power cord before opening the cover to clear a paper jam etc UNPLUG THE POWER CORD DURING A LONG ABSENCE OR DURING A...

Page 12: ...DO NOT TOUCH THE THERMAL HEAD It becomes hot during printing and may remain hot for a time causing injury Oils salts and moisture from your hands will contaminate the head and may spoil the prints BE CAREFUL WITH THE PRINTING MECHANISM Do not move the printer while the top cover is open This may cause injury Be careful not to catch your fingers in the printing mechanism ...

Page 13: ...kely to be generated PLACES WITH HIGH HUMIDITY AND DUST Do not place the unit in locations with high humidity and dust They can cause extensive damage Avoid places where the unit is likely to be exposed to oily fumes and vapours PLACES LIKELY TO BE EXTREMELY HOT Places exposed to direct sunlight or near heating appliances can attain extremely high temperatures which may deform the cabinet or cause...

Page 14: ... Allow to dry completely before operating Never use petroleum base solutions or abrasive cleaners HEAD ABRASION The thermal print head like a video head wears out When it is worn it becomes hard to print out fine details of the picture Then it is necessary to replace the thermal head Consult your dealer about having the head replaced CONNECTING DEVICES Read thoroughly the Safety Notices Cautions a...

Page 15: ... OTHER CAUTIONS Dust or other foreign matter adhering to the print paper or the sheet cartridge or deformation resulting from exposure to extremely low or high temperatures could cause loss of colour uneven colour or lines or wrinkles in the print images NOTE MEMORIZED IMAGES ARE STORED IN VOLATILE MEMORY AND MAY BE LOST IN THE EVENT OF POWER FLUCTUATION OR MALFUNCTION ...

Page 16: ...ccessories and Supplies R GUIDE SEARCH HELP dard A4 A paper paper 203 x 254 mm 8 0 x 10 0 203 x 239 mm 8 0 x 9 4 203 x 254 mm 8 0 x 10 0 830 8728 874 7032 825 4989 Maximum Image Size Catalog Numbers s following sizes and types of Kodak nt paper Refer to Kodak Thermal Sizes for illustrations of the maximum ...

Page 17: ...e 8500 printer is based on high quality Kodak photographic printing methods The color rendering processes that evolved are highly sophisticated This printer driver allows you to access advanced printing options based on Kodak colour science The printer driver is provided for use with the following operating systems Windows 98 Windows Me Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows NT 4 0 Macintosh 9 1 and abov...

Page 18: ... 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Interfaces The 8500 printer has standard communication ports The following interfaces are provided with the printer IEEE 1284 Parallel USB ...

Page 19: ...8500 printer 3 Loading the ribbon cartridge 4 Connecting the cables 5 Connecting the power cord and turning on the 8500 printer 6 Loading paper 7 Installing the dust covers 8 Making a test print The software for the 8500 printer which enables you to take full advantage of the 8500 printer s capabilities is on the CD shipped with the 8500 printer After you set up the 8500 printer install the approp...

Page 20: ...opriate location for the 8500 printer keep the following guidelines in mind Refer to Site Specifications for specific requirements Allow 5 cm 2 in on the left and right sides and 40 cm 15 8 in on the top side for air flow and cooling The back of the 8500 printer may be placed flush against a wall Avoid placing the 8500 printer in areas where ventilation ducts open doors or frequent passers by migh...

Page 21: ...rivers and the documentation in PDF format The CD also contains Adobe Acrobat Reader for accessing viewing and printing the documentation Dust cover for front and back panel Ribbon carrier Paper tray Ribbons matte glossy Print paper To unpack the 8500 printer 1 Open the shipping carton 2 Carefully remove the top foam with the accessories 3 Lift the printer out of the carton 4 Remove the 8500 print...

Page 22: ...UIDE SEARCH HELP Push toward the inner part Hook the shipping insert on the printer Hold the tab Pull the shipping insert to the center 5 Remove the shipping inserts on both sides of the paper tray inserting slot NOTE When you do not use the 8500 printer for a long period make sure to attach the shipping inserts on the slot or the rollers may be deformed ...

Page 23: ...m fingerprints Handling the Ribbon Do not expose the ribbon to direct sunlight extreme heat dust or liquids Leave the top cover closed except when you need to access the inside of the 8500 printer Storing Ribbons For the highest image quality store ribbons as follows Store unopened ribbons at temperatures below 25o C 77o F Avoid exposure to temperatures higher than 38o C 100o C Keep partially used...

Page 24: ...UIDE SEARCH HELP Loading the Ribbon Cartridge in the 8500 Printer The ribbon cartridge fits easily in the 8500 printer There is only one way to correctly load the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to load a ribbon cartridge 1 Press the OPEN button to open the top cover 2 If necessary push the old ribbon cartridge to the left and lift it up to remove it ...

Page 25: ...with confidential documents you may need to consider alternate ways of disposing of the ribbon to maintain security 3 Remove the old ribbon from the ribbon carrier NOTE Do not discard the ribbon carrier 4 Remove the new ribbon from its packaging IMPORTANT Touching the dye patches could contaminate the ribbon resulting in scratches on your prints 5 Set the new ribbon on the ribbon carrier as shown ...

Page 26: ...ER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Hubs 6 Grasp the ribbon cartridge by the handle and slide the spool onto the 2 hubs on the left side 7 Push the ribbon cartridge against the hubs on the left until it can engage the 2 holders on the right 8 Turn the thick spool in the direction shown by the arrow until the ribbon is taut 9 Close the top cover Holder ...

Page 27: ...hooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Connecting the Cables You must provide the necessary interface cables either parallel or USB The 8500 printer has standard communication ports USB port Parallel port Power cord inlet ...

Page 28: ... Connect the female end no pins of the cable to the 8500 printer parallel port 3 Connect the 25 pin end of the cable to the computer s parallel port 4 Connect the power cord 5 Press the POWER button to turn on the 8500 printer 6 Press the ONLINE button to set the 8500 printer to offline mode 7 Press the INTERFACE button so that the PARALLEL light blinks 8 Press the ONLINE button to set the 8500 pr...

Page 29: ...ake sure that your computer is turned off 2 Connect and secure the USB cable to the USB port 3 Connect the power cord 4 Press the POWER button on the front of the 8500 printer When the POWER light turns green turn on your computer 5 Press the ONLINE button to set the 8500 printer to offline mode 6 Press the INTERFACE button so that the USB light blinks 7 Press the ONLINE button to set the 8500 pri...

Page 30: ...en you handle the paper Hold the paper by the edges to avoid fingerprints Do not load more than 50 sheets of paper in the paper tray Do not use wet or damaged paper Storing Paper Follow these storage instructions to ensure the highest image quality Store opened paper at temperatures below 25o C 77o F Avoid exposure to temperatures higher than 38o C 100o F Avoid storing a loose stack of paper out o...

Page 31: ... about the various types The paper tray adjusts to the size of the paper you are loading Do not force paper that is too long or too wide into the tray IMPORTANT Use only the tray designed for the 8500 printer CAUTION A SPACER FOR PROTECTION DURING TRANSPORT IS ATTACHED INSIDE THE PAPER TRAY WHEN THE PRINTER IS SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY REMOVE THIS SPACER WHEN USING THE PRINTER 1 Pull down the plate...

Page 32: ... correct position for either 11 12 or A4 size paper Slide the paper length adjuster to the correct position for the length of the paper you are loading Make sure that the paper length adjuster is locked into position 3 Remove the paper from the package IMPORTANT The paper may be stuck together Loosen the pages well before unpacking Handle the paper by the edges to avoid fingerprints on the top she...

Page 33: ...e tray making sure that the front corners of the stack are under the metal tabs NOTE One package includes 100 sheets of paper which are divided at 50 sheets by blue cardboard for your convenience Remove the blue cardboard when using the print paper You can load up to 50 sheets of paper in the paper tray When adding the paper take care not to exceed the red line on the paper length adjuster printin...

Page 34: ...er Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP 5 Set the clear cover onto the paper tray 6 Install the paper tray in the 8500 printer 7 Raise the stopper ...

Page 35: ...NTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Installing the Dust Covers Install the dust covers on the front and back of the 8500 printer Front Install the cover as shown below Insert the cover into the groove Back 1 Insert the bottom of the dust cover on the back slit of the 8500 printer 2 Hook the dust cover on the 8500 printer groove ...

Page 36: ...elf check in a few seconds During this time the POWER MEDIA and PARALLEL and USB lights blink If the 8500 Printer Does Not Initialize If the 8500 printer fails to initialize no light illuminates on the display panel Turn the 8500 printer off and then back on If a light still does not illuminate turn off both the 8500 printer and the computer Disconnect all cables from the 8500 printer except the p...

Page 37: ...n Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies R GUIDE SEARCH HELP r 8500 printer setup and operation and e holding the ONLINE button t print ...

Page 38: ...pter provides the information you need to operate the 8500 printer It includes Looking at the buttons and lights Working with paper Canceling the continuous printing Handling and storing prints Keeping the 8500 printer in good working condition Cleaning the 8500 printer NOTE Before operating the 8500 printer you must install the appropriate printer driver Refer to the printer driver manual for the...

Page 39: ...light Looking at the Buttons and Lights The 8500 printer display panel is shown below The following indicator lights show the status of the 8500 printer POWER light illuminates in green when the 8500 printer is turned On ERROR light illuminates in red when an error occurs The light remains on until all the errors are resolved MEDIA light illuminates in red when an error concerning print paper occu...

Page 40: ...ne In online mode you can control the 8500 printer through the computer PRINT button Press to reprint a valid job that is still in the image buffer This button is not available when image data has not been sent or the 8500 printer is online INTERFACE select button Press to select either Parallel and USB The light of the selected interface blinks This button is not available when the 8500 printer i...

Page 41: ...oks and feels like photographic paper but it is not light sensitive The back is imprinted with the Kodak logo The paper is shipped as two 50 sheet packages but only 50 sheets can be loaded in the printer at one time CAUTION Use only paper designed for the 8500 printer Using other materials may cause problems Kodak Professional Ektatherm print paper is available The following table identifies each ...

Page 42: ...Ektatherm XtraLife 8500 glossy ribbon CAT No 132 8459 Kodak Professional Ektatherm XtraLife 8500 matte ribbon CAT No 801 0761 Type of paper Paper Size Maximum Image Size Type of Ribbon Kodak Professional Ektatherm 8500 A4 paper CAT No 830 8728 Kodak Professional Ektatherm paper CAT No 874 7032 210 x 297 mm 8 27 x 11 69 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 Kodak Professional Ektatherm XtraLife 8500 glossy ribbon ...

Page 43: ...ARCH HELP Kodak Thermal Paper Types Sizes and Image Sizes Cont Type of paper Paper Size Maximum Image Size Type of Ribbon Kodak Professional Ektatherm paper CAT No 825 4989 216 x 305 mm 8 5 x 12 Kodak Professional Ektatherm XtraLife 8500 glossy ribbon CAT No 132 8459 Kodak Professional Ektatherm XtraLife 8500 matte ribbon CAT No 801 0761 203 x 254 mm 8 0 x 10 0 ...

Page 44: ...is canceled Handling and Storing Prints The image stability of thermal prints depends upon factors such as temperature relative humidity and exposure to light or to biological or chemical contaminates Using XtraLife ribbon increases the stability and durability of your prints Your thermal images will last a long time if you use these guidelines for handling and storing them Remove prints from the ...

Page 45: ... storing prints at temperatures higher than 25o C 72o F for extended periods A relative humidity between 30 and 50 is ideal Avoid exposure to high intensity light sources particularly fluorescent light and sunlight which are rich in ultraviolet radiation Avoid exposure to vinyl items those made of polyvinyl chloride or any plastic which contains plasticizer These items usually have a distinct plas...

Page 46: ...ries and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Keeping the 8500 Printer in Good Working Condition To keep the 8500 printer in good working condition Keep the 8500 printer clean Keep the surrounding area vacuumed and litter free Protect the 8500 printer from tobacco smoke dust sand and liquid spills ...

Page 47: ...ean the 8500 printer regularly as described below Before you begin turn off the 8500 printer and unplug it Wipe the covers the paper tray area and the paper tray with water and a damp lint free cloth This eliminates dust build up and prevents dirt from getting into the 8500 printer CAUTION NEVER USE ABRASIVES OR HARSH CHEMICALS TO CLEAN ANY PART OF THE 8500 PRINTER DO NOT USE ALCOHOL CLEANING PADS...

Page 48: ...chapter describes the problems that you may occasionally have with the 8500 printer It also tells how to resolve these problems This chapter contains the following sections Light indications and how to resolve them What to do if the 8500 printer does not operate correctly Clearing a paper jam Repairing a torn ribbon Cleaning the thermal head Repacking the 8500 printer Getting additional help ...

Page 49: ...POWER ERROR MEDIA PARALLEL USB Light indications Green LED on Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green LED off Red Red Red Red LED blinking Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Red Red Red Red Red Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Normal status Error status Light Indications and How to Resolve Them Th...

Page 50: ...blem is resolved Use the following list to correct the problem If the problem persists service is required Refer to Getting Additional Help The following is a list of common problems Click the problem to learn about the possible cause for the problem and a solution 8500 Printer does not turn on Printing takes much longer than usual Nothing happens when a job is sent White or colored lines and scra...

Page 51: ...tions Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Clearing a Paper Jam Paper and ribbon may occasionally jam in the 8500 printer Jams are typically identified when the Error light becomes red Jams may occur in the following locations Front area Back area Ribbon cartridge area ...

Page 52: ... HELP Clearing a Paper Jam from the Front Area 1 Turn off the 8500 printer power 2 Completely remove the paper tray and the front dust cover 3 Reach in and pull out the partially fed paper 4 Install the tray and the front dust cover in the printer IMPORTANT Do not put partially fed paper back into the paper tray 5 Discard any partially fed paper from the paper tray ...

Page 53: ...00 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies R GUIDE SEARCH HELP Ribbon Cartridge Area move the ribbon cartridge Push the ribbon cartridge to the left and lift it up to remove it ...

Page 54: ... Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies R GUIDE SEARCH HELP age the thermal head at this time and close the top cover fed paper back into the paper tray aper from the paper tray ...

Page 55: ...Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Clearing a Paper Jam from the Back Area 1 Turn off the 8500 printer power 2 Remove the back dust cover 3 Remove the paper 4 Install the back dust cover ...

Page 56: ...P Repairing a Torn Ribbon 1 Position the ribbon cartridge with the torn ribbon on a clean place as shown below Supply spool Office tape Takeup spool 2 Place a piece of office tape on the center of the ribbon 3 Wind the takeup spool counterclockwise so that the office tape is not seen and the ribbon is straight 4 Install the repaired ribbon cartridge in the 8500 printer ...

Page 57: ...and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Cleaning the Thermal Head Cleaning the thermal head helps to eliminate lines and streaks on your prints CAUTION Never rub or wipe anything across the thermal head except when cleaning it To clean the thermal head 1 Turn off the 8500 printer and open the top cover ...

Page 58: ...e four times Wipe the full length of the area always in one direction Use a clean part of the cloth for each wipe Apply firm even pressure Wipe only the following areas 3 Allow the wiped area to dry for about two minutes 4 Close the top cover and turn on the printer 5 Make a test print If image quality artifacts are visible on the test print repeat Steps 1 4 NOTE It may be necessary to repeat Step...

Page 59: ...ows 1 Remove the paper from the paper tray 2 Open the top cover Then remove the ribbon cartridge Discard the ribbon or store it in its original box Put the ink carrier in its original packing 3 Close the top cover 4 Attach the shipping inserts on both sides of the paper tray inserting slot 5 Put the 8500 printer in its original plastic sheet to keep it clean during shipping 6 Pack the printer in i...

Page 60: ... elp the best source for information about g supplies and accessories lso available on Kodak s Web site at odak 1 800 235 6325 from 9 00 a m to e on regular business days and European regions are listed below ycode Helplinenumber 1 3 9350 1222 5 2 2564 9333 1 3 5488 2001 2 2 708 5400 0 3 757 2722 3 2 815 8851 5 473 6611 6 2 271 3040 8 6 2 895 1580 ...

Page 61: ...00 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies R GUIDE SEARCH HELP ycode Helplinenumber 2 2 263 2211 5 70 157000 58 9 584 071 3 1 400 13000 9 711 406 0000 9 2 660 28710 1 3065 99911 7 66 81 81 81 4 1 626 7101 6 8 580 23500 4 2 845122 ...

Page 62: ...ations Accessories and Supplies R GUIDE SEARCH HELP Possible Solution pty Install a new ribbon in the ribbon carrier Refer to Loading the Ribbon Cartridge Install a new ribbon in the ribbon carrier Refer to Loading the Ribbon Cartridge Load paper Refer to Loading the Paper Tray MEDIA DIA light red ...

Page 63: ...lies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Possible Cause Possible Solution A paper jam occurred A mechanical error occurred Clear the paper path Refer to Clearing a Paper Jam Remove the paper tray and ribbon cartridge Turn off the 8500 printer power and turn it on again POWER ERROR MEDIA ERROR light red MEDIA light off ...

Page 64: ...IDE SEARCH HELP Possible Cause Possible Solution The paper is not loaded properly The top cover is open The paper size in the tray is not the same as the size specified by the printer driver Load the proper paper into the tray Close the top cover Set the printer driver setting to the paper size in the tray POWER ERROR MEDIA ERROR light red MEDIA light red ...

Page 65: ...Possible Solution an Wait a few minutes 1 Wait for a while until the temperature inside the 8500 printer falls 2 If the temperature does not fall turn the 8500 printer off Consider moving the 8500 printer to a location where the temperature is lower 1 Turn the printer off and then on again to restart the heating cycle 2 The operating environment may be below the site specification for the printer ...

Page 66: ...b is processing Printer settings Printer connections Wait to see if the job is still processing During data transfer the PARALLEL and USB lights blink During printing the PARALLEL and USB lights are on steady 1 Print a file that you printed previously 2 Check the communication settings for compatibility between the 8500 printer and the host computer 1 Disconnect the cable and make a test print 2 I...

Page 67: ...ssible Cause Possible Solution Dust or dirt has caused contamination 1 Check that the paper in the paper tray is clean and streak free 2 Check that the ribbon is clean 3 Clean the print head Refer to Cleaning the Thermal Head If the problem persists service is required Possible Cause Possible Solution Dirt or dust has caused contamination 1 Clean the 8500 printer and the surrounding area 2 Move th...

Page 68: ... or ribbon with the new clean one Handle paper and ribbon carefully Refer to Handling the Ribbon and Working with Paper Use only Kodak Professional Ektatherm XtraLife ribbon Smudges smears and fingerprints Irregular shaped and colored areas appear on the prints Paper does not feed Possible Cause Possible Solution Paper load or tray 1 Remove sheets with irregularities 2 Check that the tray is corre...

Page 69: ...ories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP 8500 Printer does not respond when you press buttons Possible Cause Possible Solution Printer conditions 1 Make sure that the top cover is closed 2 Remove and reinstall the paper tray 3 Restart the 8500 printer 4 Check that the POWER light illuminates ...

Page 70: ...s Depth 35 8 cm 14 1 inches excluding paper tray and front dust cover Height 22 8 cm 9 0 inches excluding back dust cover Printer weight Approx 13 kg Approx 28 7 lbs Space Requirements Minimum space required with the paper tray inserted Width 53 4 cm 21 inches Depth 75 0 cm 29 5 inches Height 27 3 cm 10 8 inches Minimum space for removing the paper tray and opening the top cover Width 53 4 cm 21 i...

Page 71: ...ng Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE SEARCH HELP Operating Environment Ambient operating temperature 15 to 30o C 59 to 86o F Relative humidity 30 to 85 Power Requirements Voltage frequency AC220 240V 50 60Hz Power consumption 1 35 A 210 watts ...

Page 72: ...0 matte ribbon 132 8459 801 0761 Accessory Catalog Number Kodak Professional 8500 paper tray Kodak Professional 8500 ribbon carrier 146 5913 129 8777 Accessories and Supplies This chapter lists the accessories and supplies available for the Kodak Professional 8500 thermal printer and tells how to order them Accessories Purchase these items through your dealer or distributor Ribbons The following r...

Page 73: ...erm print paper Catalog Number 210 x 297 mm 8 27 x 11 69 in 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in 216 x 305 mm 8 5 x 12 in 830 8728 874 7032 825 4989 Paper The following paper sizes are available for the 8500 printer Purchase paper from your printer dealer or distributor Paper is shipped as two 50 sheet packages NOTE Refer to Working with Paper for illustrations of the maximum image size for each paper size ...

Page 74: ...EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Kodak Professional Division Rochester New York 14650 www kodak com go professional Eastman Kodak Company 2002 TM Kodak Kodak Professional P N 2E6444 ...

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