Kodak 8657 manual

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    User’ s Guide P ar t No . 3H0594 K OD AK PR OFESSIONAL 8657 Printer[...]

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    i January 1998 Contents Introduction v . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Y our Printer v . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Host Interfaces vi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Contents ii January 1998 Configuring the Printer 1–29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Setup Menus 1–29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a Language for the Display Panel 1–30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Defaults 1–30 . .[...]

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    Contents iii January 1998 4 Correcting Problems 4–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Understanding Error Messages 4–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ribbon T ype Mismatch 4–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T roubleshooting [...]

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    v January 1998 Introduction About Y our Printer Thank you for purchasing the KODAK PROFESSIONAL 8657 Printer . The 8657 Printer is a thermal dye diffusion device with superior printing speed. It contains a 33 MHz MIPS RISC processor and has a resolution of 300 pixels per inch (PPI). Printed images are high-contrast and long lasting, and XtraLife ri[...]

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    Introduction vi January 1998 Host Interfaces The Centronics (Parallel) and SCSI interfaces are standard with the printer . The EtherT alk, Novell NetW are and TCP/IP Ethernet interfaces are provided through the optional Network Interface Card. This manual contains the information necessary for setting up and using your 8657 Printer . It consists of[...]

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    Introduction vii January 1998 Radio Frequency Interference This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy . If it is not installed and used in accordance with the User ’s Guide, this energy may cause interference to radio and television reception. This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the following: [...]

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    Introduction viii January 1998 Regulatory Information The foregoing limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a residential installation. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular location. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television[...]

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    Introduction ix January 1998 Important This equipment was tested using shielded interface cables. The use of these cables is required to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radio and television reception. Das Gerät ist gemäß Amtsblattberfügung 243/91 funkenstört und wurde der Deutschen Bundespost gemeldet. Kodak AG, Stuttgart. DI[...]

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    1–1 January 1998 1 Getting Started Checking Contents As you unpack your new printer , make sure the following items are included: Paper tray Language Kit Included in this box: - Cleaner Kit - SCSI terminator - Head cleaning pads (4) - CD-ROM containing software and documentation for the printer Power cord Contact your place of purchase if any ite[...]

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    Getting Started 1–2 January 1998 Removing the Shipping Pins Shipping pins are used to ensure safe shipment of your 8657 Printer. Save the printer ’s packaging and these pins in case you need to ship your printer in the future. CAUTION: Do not use the printer until you remove the shipping pins. 1. Remove the printer from the plastic bag. shippin[...]

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    Getting Started 1–3 January 1998 Finding a Location As you determine the best location for the 8657 Printer , be aware that certain connections and operations require access behind and on the side of the printer . Y ou should place the printer so that air flow is not blocked. The following diagram illustrates the necessary space requirements. 17 [...]

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    Getting Started 1–4 January 1998 Components of the Printer The following sections provide instructions for setting up your 8657 Printer . Reviewing the Components Familiarize yourself with the printer components in the illustrations and descriptions that follow . Printer Front View The components of the printer are shown below . paper tray displa[...]

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    Getting Started 1–5 January 1998 Display panel— the display panel indicates printer status and is described in detail later in this chapter . Y ou can select the language that you would like to read on the display panel by using the setup menu. The following languages are available: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.[...]

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    Getting Started 1–6 January 1998 Printer Back V iew The back of the printer is shown below . SCSI ports Parallel port power cord inlet slot for optional Network Interface Card Power cord inlet— one of four standard power cords is included with your printer . The standard types are for North America/Japan, UK, Europe Continental, and Australia. [...]

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    Getting Started 1–7 January 1998 Printer Side V iew The side of the printer is shown below . Power switch— turn the power switch to “I” to turn the printer power on, or to “O” to turn the power off. power switch K number label K number label— a label next to the power switch displays the printer ’s K number . Provide this number to [...]

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    Getting Started 1–8 January 1998 Printer Inside V iew supply spool holders takeup spool holders thermal head Thermal head— the thermal head heats the ribbon to transfer the color dyes to paper .l CAUTION: Never rub or wipe anything across the thermal head except when cleaning it. Refer to the section entitled “Cleaning the thermal head,” in[...]

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    Getting Started 1–9 January 1998 Attaching the Power Cord Follow these instructions to attach the power cord: 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2. Plug the appropriate end of the power cord into the inlet on the back of the printer . Power cord inlet 3. Plug the other end into an AC outlet. NOTE: The printer will automatically accept i[...]

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    Getting Started 1–10 January 1998 Attaching the Interface Cable The sections below describe how to attach various cable types. Y ou are responsible for providing the necessary cable. NOTE: Ethernet cabling can be used if the optional Network Interface Card is installed on your printer . Refer to the documentation for the Network Interface Card fo[...]

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    Getting Started 1–1 1 January 1998 SCSI Cable Follow these steps to attach a SCSI cable: NOTE: SCSI cabling can be used only on printers running in raster mode. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2. T urn the host computer off. 3. Plug in the SCSI cable and secure it to one of the printer ’s SCSI ports. SCSI ports 4. Install and secur[...]

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    Getting Started 1–12 January 1998 The following items are required in order to connect your PC to the printer through a SCSI connection.  An ADAPTEC SCSI host adapter board.  A SCSI terminator  ADAPTEC EZ-SCSI Software. This software is currently provided with ADAPTEC SCSI host adapter boards when they are purchased. The supplier of your[...]

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    Getting Started 1–13 January 1998 Cleaning the Thermal Head It is important to clean the printhead when you are installing the printer , and periodically afterward to remove dust and debris. Dirt can usually be removed easily by following the head cleaning instructions below . Clean the printhead each time you replace the ribbon to avoid lines or[...]

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    Getting Started 1–14 January 1998 4. Stand the ribbon spools on end or set the ribbon on a clean surface so that dust and dirt are not picked up. 5. Open the cleaning pad. 6. Rub the cleaning pad back and forth along the entire length of the printhead’s heater line which is shown in area A of the following diagram. Center (filled) slot aligns w[...]

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    Getting Started 1–15 January 1998 7. Repeat the back and forth motion several times to insure that the head is completely clean. The cleaning pad may become discolored. 8. W ait for the printhead to dry thoroughly before reloading the ribbon. 9. Reload the ribbon spool by following the loading instructions beginning on page 1–17. 10. Close the [...]

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    Getting Started 1–16 January 1998 Printer Ribbon and Paper This section describes ribbon and paper , and lists handling instructions for them. CAUTION: Use only the materials listed in Chapter 3, Supplies, with the 8657 Printer . Using other materials may cause printer problems. About Ribbon The ribbon provides dyes for printing images. Color rib[...]

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    Getting Started 1–17 January 1998 Loading The ribbon fits easily in the printer . There is only one way to correctly place the spools. Follow these steps to insert the ribbon: NOTE: Wear lint free gloves during this procedure for best results. 1. Remove the old ribbon spools from the printer and dispose of them. NOTE: Images remain on the ribbon [...]

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    Getting Started 1–18 January 1998 7. Hold the supply spool so that the adhesive strip on the ribbon is facing you and the barcode is on the left. adhesive strip barcode 8. Make sure that the spool notches are on the right. This is particularly important when you are reloading a partially used spool of ribbon. 9. Push the left side of the supply s[...]

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    Getting Started 1–19 January 1998 10. Match the notches in the supply spool with the notches on the right spool holder . 1 1. Insert the right side of the supply spool into the holder on the right. 12. Remove the tape from the adhesive strip. 13. Fold any excess ribbon behind the adhesive strip. 14. Pull the ribbon up carefully and stick the adhe[...]

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    Getting Started 1–20 January 1998 NOTE: Keep the ribbon as straight as possible. 15. Smooth the ribbon over the adhesive strip with your fingers. 16. Close the printer cover .[...]

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    Getting Started 1–21 January 1998 About Paper Thermal paper is available in a variety of sizes. Refer to Chapter 3, Supplies, for more information about image sizes, storage recommendations, and catalog numbers. The paper looks and feels like photographic paper , but it is not light sensitive. The back of this paper is printed with a logo to make[...]

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    Getting Started 1–22 January 1998 1. Remove the paper tray from the printer . 2. Remove and discard any blue stiffener sheets that remain in the paper tray . 3. Remove the paper from the package. NOTE: Handle the paper stack by the edges to avoid fingerprints on the top page. 4. Remove the blue stiffener sheet from the logo-printed side of the pa[...]

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    Getting Started 1–23 January 1998 6. Press the latches on the front sides of the paper tray into place. 7. Insert the paper tray in the printer until it locks into position. 8. V erify that the correct paper size is listed on the display panel.[...]

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    Getting Started 1–24 January 1998 T urning on the Power Press the “|” side of the power switch to turn on the printer . The switch is located on the lower left side of the printer . It may take up to one minute for the printer to initialize. During this time, the power light will illuminate, and two messages will display alternately on the di[...]

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    Getting Started 1–25 January 1998 Understanding the Display Panel Familiarize yourself with the display panel shown below . A description of each item is on the following pages.[...]

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    Getting Started 1–26 January 1998 Indicator Lights The indicator lights on the display panel illuminate according to the status of the printer . There are two indicator lights: Power The Power light indicates that the printer is turned on. Error The Error light indicates that there is an error condition. When this light is lit, a message will be [...]

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    Getting Started 1–27 January 1998 LCD Panel The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel displays one 16-character line at a time. Messages longer than 16 characters are broken into 16-character sections and are alternated in the display . The LCD panel displays messages on the current status of the printer . Job-related messages refer to the status of[...]

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    Getting Started 1–28 January 1998 Buttons The buttons on the display panel allow you to set the printing features of the printer , cancel print jobs, override mismatches, and generate test prints. Following are descriptions of each button. Cancel The Cancel button allows you to abort the job that is closest to completion. For example, you may hav[...]

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    Getting Started 1–29 January 1998 Configuring the Printer A number of printer configuration parameters must be established by using the Setup/Select button on the display panel. The Setup program includes a list of menus and submenus that you can access and manipulate by using the Setup/Select, Print, and Cancel buttons. Using Setup Menus Enterin[...]

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    Getting Started 1–30 January 1998 Selecting a Language for the Display Panel Press the Setup/Select button when SETUP:LANGUAGE appears in the display panel. Y ou can choose from the following languages: LANG:ENGLISH* LANG:ESP ANOL LANG:FRANCAIS LANG:DEUTSCH LANG:IT ALIANO LANG:EXIT Use the Print and Cancel buttons to scroll through the list. Pres[...]

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    Getting Started 1–31 January 1998 Specifying Port Information Use the SETUP:POR TS menu to change the default port information. Press the Setup/Select button to get into the SETUP:PORTS submenu. The options you select must match your host computer settings. NOTE: The submenus that appear for this menu depend on whether the Network Interface Card [...]

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    Getting Started 1–32 January 1998 Setting up an EtherT alk Connection Use the PORTS:ETHER T ALK menu to establish information about connecting the printer through an EtherT alk connection. The new option will be in place once you exit Setup mode. The only options available in this submenu are E–T ALK:VERSION and E–T ALK:EXIT . NOTE: This menu[...]

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    Getting Started 1–33 January 1998 Setting up a TCP/IP Connection Use the PORTS:TCP/IP menu to establish the internet address of the printer within a TCP/IP network. The address will be in place once you exit Setup mode. NOTE: This menu option will appear only if the Network Interface Card is installed in the printer . The following settings are a[...]

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    Getting Started 1–34 January 1998 Setting up a SCSI Connection Use the PORTS:SCSI menu to change the SCSI port address. The following addresses are available. SCSI:ADDRESS0 SCSI:ADDRESS1 SCSI:ADDRESS2 SCSI:ADDRESS3 SCSI:ADDRESS4 SCSI:ADDRESS5* SCSI:ADDRESS6 SCSI:ADDRESS7 SCSI:EXIT The new option will be in place once you exit Setup mode. Select S[...]

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    Getting Started 1–35 January 1998 Making a T est Print The 8657 Printer can print a test page without needing a file to be sent from a computer . The test image helps you verify proper setup and printer operation, and confirm print quality . Y ou should make a test print after installing the printer to check print quality . T o make a test print,[...]

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    Getting Started 1–36 January 1998 Printing While image data is processing, the following message will appear on the display panel: PROCESSING Once the image data is processed, the following message will be displayed: PRINTING If you press the Cancel button while the printer is processing or printing a job, the following message will be displayed:[...]

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    Getting Started 1–37 January 1998 Job Scheduling The number of jobs that can be queued to the printer at one time depends on the available memory in the printer . If large image files are sent, fewer jobs can be processed. Installing optional memory in the printer increases the number of jobs that can be processed concurrently , and is described [...]

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    Getting Started 1–38 January 1998 Storing Prints The image stability of thermal prints depends on factors such as temperature, relative humidity , and exposure to light or to biological or chemical contaminates. Using XtraLife ribbon when printing increases the shelf life of prints. Thermal prints should be stored in a cool, dry environment that [...]

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    2–1 January 1998 2 Maintaining the Printer A clean and dust-free environment is recommended when using the 8657 Printer .  Keep the printer clean and the surrounding area vacuumed and litter-free.  Do not expose the printer to tobacco smoke or liquid spills.  Do not place objects on top of the printer . The major enemy of good printer pe[...]

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    Jan uar y 1998 3–1 3 Supplies and Accessories This chapter describes how to order and store supplies. Or dering Supplies and Accessories The f ollowing products can be ordered b y contacting K odak P ar ts Ser vices at 1–800–431–7278. The f ollowing products can be purchased through y our pr inter dealer or distributor . Product P ar t Numb[...]

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    Supplies 3–2 January 1998 Paper The table below lists the paper size and catalog number . The maximum image size that can print on the page is also illustrated. Paper can be purchased through your printer dealer or distributor . NOTE: Paper is shipped in packages of 100 sheets. Paper T ype Catalog Number KODAK PROFESSIONAL EKT A THERM Paper 7.0 x[...]

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    Supplies 3–3 January 1998 Storing Supplies Always keep your work area and material storage area as clean as possible. Ribbon For highest image quality , follow these ribbon storage instructions: D Store unopened ribbon at temperatures below 77 _ F (25 _ C). Avoid exposure to temperatures higher than 100 _ F (38 _ C). D Wrap partially used ribbons[...]

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    Supplies 3–4 January 1998 Paper For highest image quality , follow these paper storage instructions: D Store opened paper at temperatures below 77 _ F (25 _ C). Avoid exposure to temperatures higher than 100 _ F (38 _ C). D Relative humidity level for storing and using paper should be between 40% and 60%. Relative humidity lower than 20% or highe[...]

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    4–1 January 1998 4 Correcting Problems Understanding Error Messages Error messages are displayed on the printer display panel. High priority events or states are displayed before lower priority ones. It is possible that more than one error can occur at the same time; however , the panel can display only one error at a time. Y ou must resolve the [...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–2 January 1998 CLEAR RIBBON JAM The printer senses that ribbon is jammed. Open the printer cover , clear the jam, and close the cover . CLOSE COVER The printer cover is open. Close it to make the printer ready . INIT ERROR The printer failed to initialize. Restart the printer . If the message is still displayed, service is r[...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–3 January 1998 Ribbon T ype Mismatch If you send a print job from a computer and request a ribbon type that is not currently loaded in the printer , you will be notified of a mismatch. There are two ribbon-mismatch situations:  Mismatches due to lamination differences (for example, you request XltraLife ribbon in your job[...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–4 January 1998 T roubleshooting Before requesting service, you may be able to identify or correct problems yourself. Make a test print, and then use the following chart to find quick solutions to some general printer problems. If you can’t resolve the situation, refer to the “Getting Additional Help” section at the end[...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–5 January 1998 Symptom Possible solution(s) Printer does not print when job is sent from the host.  W ait to see if the job is still processing.  T ry printing a file that has printed previously .  V erify all export module or printer driver settings.  Check communications settings for compatibility between print[...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–6 January 1998 Symptom Possible solution(s) Multicolored spots appear on prints.  Clean the printer and the area around it.  Move printer away from ventilation ducts or open doors. Printer initializes, but does not enter the READY state.  Disconnect and reconnect the interface cable to the printer .  Restart the [...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–7 January 1998 Symptom Possible solution(s) No printer response when buttons are pressed. Y ou may have pressed invalid buttons. 1. Make sure the printer cover is closed. 2. Reinsert the paper tray . 3. Restart the printer . 4. Make sure the printer is in READY mode. Display panel says CHANGE RIBBON, but the correct ribbon i[...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–8 January 1998 Handling for Humidity-related Paper Problems If paper shows signs of exposure to humidity levels outside the recommended range as described in Chapter 3, Supplies, extra care can be taken to help protect it.  Keep small amounts of paper loaded in the printer rather than loading a whole package. Paper stored[...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–9 January 1998 Alternate Head Cleaning Instructions Small particles of dust or debris may stick to the printhead, causing lines or streaks to appear in your prints. These particles can usually be removed easily by following the head cleaning instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. The following procedure may be used to r[...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–10 January 1998 6. Rub the cloth back and forth along the entire length of the printhead’s heater line which is shown in area A of the following diagram. Center (filled) slot aligns with Heater Line when viewed from front. Sealant Protecting Circuit Row DO NOT VIOLA TE (A) Heater Line (Bead) Clean this area only , along en[...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–1 1 January 1998 7. Repeat the back and forth motion several times to insure that the head is completely clean. Press harder if necessary . 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 if you have a cleaning pad. 9. W ait for the printhead to dry thoroughly before reloading the ribbon. CAUTION: Since water is used in this procedure drying time i[...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–12 January 1998 Clearing the Paper Path Paper may occasionally get caught in the printer . Jams are typically identified by a CLEAR P APER P A TH or CHECK TRA Y message on the display . Follow these steps to clear the paper path. 1. Open the printer cover . NOTE: If you can’t open the cover , restart the printer by turning[...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–13 January 1998 2. Gently pull paper up if it is caught inside the printer . Power Error 3. Remove the paper tray if the paper is caught in the paper tray area.[...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–14 January 1998 4. Look in the tray area through the tray insertion slot. 5. Reach inside the paper tray area and gently pull the jammed paper out. Power Error NOTE: If you cannot remove the paper , service is required.[...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–15 January 1998 Repacking the Printer The steps below describe how to prepare the printer to be packed in its original package. Follow these instructions if you need to ship the printer . 1. Remove paper from the paper tray and pack the paper tray in its original box. 2. Open the printer cover . 3. Remove the ribbon spools f[...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–16 January 1998 6. Close the printer cover . 7. Put appliance filament tape over the cover of the printer . The tape must cover the latch and run down both sides of the printer all the way to the bottom. 8. Put the printer in its original plastic bag so that it stays clean during shipping. 9. Pack the printer in its original[...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–17 January 1998 Getting Help If you have questions about the 8657 Printer , the retailer from whom you purchased the printer may be able to answer them. Eastman Kodak Company provides retailers with additional technical information. Y ou can also call for technical support at 1–800–23KODAK (1–800›235–6325) between [...]

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    Correcting Problems 4–18 January 1998 Asia/Pacific Helpline Numbers Country Country code Helpline number Australia 61 3 353 2173 Hong Kong 85 2 5649387 Indonesia 62 21 430 4527 Korea 82 02 708 5471 4 Malaysia 60 3 757 2722 Philippines 63 2 816 67 18 Singapore 65 473661 1 Thailand 66 2 271 3040 x396 T aiwan 88 6 2 893 8234 European Helpline Number[...]

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    A–1 January 1998 Appendix A Printer Specifications Size Width: 17 inches (43.2 cm) Depth (without tray inserted): 20.75 inches (52.7 cm) Height: 12 inches (30.5 cm) Weight 55 lbs (24.9 kg) Operating Environment Ambient operating temperature: 59 _ to 86 _ F (15 _ to 30 _ C) Relative humidity: 20 to 76% Space Requirements Minimum space required wit[...]

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    Printer Specifications A–2 January 1998 Power Requirements V oltage/Frequency US 90 to 250v/47 to 60Hz Power Consumption 250 watts maximum[...]

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    B–1 January 1998 Appendix B Adding More Memory Y ou can purchase memory cards and install them in your printer to increase memory to either 48 MB or 64 MB. The cards should be 72-pin, 4MB x 32 bit, 80 nanosecond cards. Installing the cards may increase the speed at which documents are processed before they are printed, and allows more fonts to be[...]

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    Customizing Y our Printer B–2 January 1998 2. Attach the wrist portion of a grounding strap to your wrist. 3. Attach the other end of the grounding strap to the metal plate on the back of the printer . CAUTION: It is important that you use a grounding strap in order to prevent static discharge from damaging your printer .[...]

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    Customizing Y our Printer B–3 January 1998 Opening the Printer The steps below describe how to open the back of the printer and prepare to insert the memory card. 1. Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the five screws on the plate at the lower portion of the back of the printer . NOTE: There are a total of ten screws on the back of the pr[...]

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    Customizing Y our Printer B–4 January 1998 2. Hold on to the two black handles on the metal plate and slowly pull the drawer out about three inches. 3. Unlatch the ribbon cable in the front center of the drawer by pushing the plastic clips outward.[...]

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    Customizing Y our Printer B–5 January 1998 4. Gently pull the ribbon cable out of the socket. 5. Lift the ribbon cable slightly , and slowly pull the drawer out an additional 3 inches.[...]

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    Customizing Y our Printer B–6 January 1998 Installing the Card The steps below describe how to insert and seat the memory card. 1. Locate the memory card receptacles on the left side of the drawer . 2. Hold the memory card at a 45 _ angle and position the bottom of the memory card in the first empty receptacle adjacent to the other installed card[...]

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    Customizing Y our Printer B–7 January 1998 Closing the Printer The steps below describe how to complete the installation by closing the printer . 1. Hold on to the black handles on the back of the printer and slide the drawer in approximately three inches. 2. Reconnect the ribbon cable by pressing it firmly into the connector . 3. Make sure that [...]

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    Customizing Y our Printer B–8 January 1998 4. Close the drawer the rest of the way . 5. Replace the five screws that you removed. 6. Plug in the printer and turn it back on. 7. V erify that the Power light is lit on the printer ’s display panel.[...]

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    C–1 January 1998 Appendix C     Windows Systems A SCSI terminator is included with the printer . Y ou must obtain the proper cabling required for your configuration from your printer dealer or distributor . T o connect the 8657 Printer directly to your[...]

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    About SCSI-connected Installations C–2 Jan uar y 1998 6. Set the SCSI de vice number using the printer’ s displa y panel. Changing the SCSI ID settings a. Press Setup/Select when READ Y -RASTER appears in the dis- pla y panel. b . Use the Print and Cancel buttons to scroll through the list until POR TS appears. c. Press Setup/Select to access t[...]

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    About SCSI-connected Installations C–3 January 1998 Macintosh Systems A SCSI terminator is included with the printer . Y ou must obtain the proper cabling required for your configuration from your printer dealer or distributor . Use the following table to determine what cable and terminator you need. Computer T ype Cable T erminator Any Macintosh[...]

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    About SCSI-connected Installations C–4 Jan uar y 1998 T o connect the 8657 Pr inter directly to y our MA CINT OSH computer (or to daisy-chain the printer with an external SCSI device), perf or m the f ollow- ing steps. 1. T ur n off all equipment bef ore plugging or unplugging equipment on the SCSI bus . 2. Attach the SCSI cable and SCSI terminat[...]

  • Page 85

    Index–1 January 1998 Index A About your printer , v Accessories, ordering, 3–1 ADAPTEC, 1–12 Adding memory to the printer , B–1 Adobe binary mode, 1–31 Air flow around printer , 1–3 Alcohol cleaning pads, ordering, 3–1 Attaching the cord, 1–9 Attaching the interface cable, 1–10 B Back of printer , 1–6 Barcode, 4–1, 4–2 Black[...]

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    Index Index–2 January 1998 CLEAR RIBBON JAM message, 4–2 Clearing paper jams, 4–12 CLOSE COVER message, 4–2 Communications cable, attaching, 1–10 Components of the printer , 1–4 Configuring the printer , 1–29 Connecting the cable, 1–10 Connection types, vi Cooling fan, 2–1 Cord, attaching, 1–9 Correcting problems, 4–1 Cover , [...]

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    Index Index–3 January 1998 F Fan, 2–1 Finding a location for the printer , 1–3 Frame type, specifying through the display panel, 1–32 Frequency , A–2 Front of the printer , 1–4 G Getting help, 4–17 Getting started, 1–1 Grounding strap, B–2 H Handles on back of printer , B–4, B–7 Handling ribbon, 1–13, 4–9 Head cleaning, 1?[...]

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    Index Index–4 January 1998 I Image sizes, 3–2 Image stability , 1–38 Increasing processing ability , B–1 INIT ERROR message, 1–24, 4–2 Initialization, 1–24 problems, 4–4 INSER T TRA Y message, 4–2 Inserting the shipping pins, 4–15 Inside view of printer , 1–8 Installing additional memory , B–1 Interface cables, 1–10 type u[...]

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    Index Index–5 January 1998 M Maintaining the printer , 2–1 Making a test print, 1–35 Maximum image sizes, 3–2 Media, status message, 1–27 Messages, 1–27 Mismatches, ribbon type, 4–3 Mode, status message, 1–27 N Network types, vi Novell NetW are connection printer modes for , vi specifying information through the display panel, 1–3[...]

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    Index Index–6 January 1998 Parallel cable, attaching, 1–10 Parallel connection printer modes for , vi specifying information through the display panel, 1–31 Ports available on printer , 1–6 polling method, 1–37 specifying information through the display panel, 1–31 Power consumption, A–2 Power cord attaching, 1–9 inlet, 1–6 Power [...]

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    Index Index–7 January 1998 paper tray , 1–4 power requirements, A–2 ribbon cable, B–4, B–5 side view , 1–7 size, A–1 space requirements, A–1 specifications, A–1 status, 1–27 weight, A–1 Printhead, 1–8 cleaning, 1–13 alternate method, 4–9 Printing, 1–36 Printing time, delays, 4–4 Prints dirt on, 4–7 multi-colored sp[...]

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    Index Index–8 January 1998 loading, 1–17 ordering, 3–1 spool holders, 1–8 status message, 1–27 storing, 3–3 Ribbon cable, B–4, B–5, B–7 S Safety regulations, ix SCSI cable attaching, 1–1 1 attaching to a Macintosh IIfx system, 1–1 1 SCSI connection printer modes for , vi specifying information through the display panel, 1–34[...]

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    Index Index–9 January 1998 Specifying port information, 1–31 Spots in prints, 4–5 Static discharge, B–2 Storing paper , 3–4 prints, 1–38 ribbon, 3–3 supplies, 3–3 Streaks in prints, 4–5 Supplies, 3–1 handling, 1–16 ordering, 3–1 storing, 3–3 T TCP/IP connection printer modes for , vi specifying information through the disp[...]

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    Index Index–10 January 1998 U Unpacking the printer , 1–1 V V oltage, A–2 W Weight of the printer , A–1[...]