Kodak 4700, 4710, 4720 User Guide

Contents

About This Guide........................................................................................................................... iii

Regulatory and Safety Information..................................................................................................v

Radio Frequency Interference ...................................................................................................v

Important Safety Information ................................................................................................. vi

Noise Emission Information ................................................................................................... vi

1 Getting Started .....................................................................................................7

Finding a Location for the Printer .............................................................................................7

Unpacking the Printer ...............................................................................................................9

Locating the Printer Parts .......................................................................................................10

Connecting the Cable and the Power Cords ...........................................................................11

Loading the Ribbon Cartridge ................................................................................................12

Removing the Ribbon Cartridge .............................................................................................13

Loading the Paper ...................................................................................................................14

Installing the Printer Drivers ...................................................................................................17

Installing the WINDOWS 95/98 Printer Driver ............................................................... 17

Installing the WINDOWS NT 4.0 Printer Driver............................................................. 19

2 Operating the Printer..........................................................................................21

Looking at the Display Panel ..................................................................................................21

Removing Paper Trimmings (Photo Printer 4720 only) .........................................................22

Keeping the Printer in Good Working Order ..........................................................................22

Working with the Printer ........................................................................................................23

Choosing the Printer Features on WINDOWS 95 and WINDOWS 98 Systems ...................24

What You Can Do on the Paper Tabbed Page.................................................................. 25

What You Can Do on the Device Options Tabbed Page.................................................. 27

Choosing the Printer Features on a WINDOWS NT 4.0 System ...........................................28

What You Can Do on the Page Setup Tabbed Page......................................................... 28

What You Can Do on the Advanced Tabbed Page........................................................... 30

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3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer ....................................................33

Handling Paper Jams ..............................................................................................................33

Cleaning the Print Head and the Platen Roller .......................................................................35

Cleaning the Pick Roller .........................................................................................................38

Cleaning the Printer ................................................................................................................39

Resolving Error Messages ......................................................................................................40

Appendix A Printer Specifications and Site Requirements.....................................43

Printer Specifications ..............................................................................................................43

Space Requirements ................................................................................................................43

Operating Environment ...........................................................................................................43

Power Requirements ...............................................................................................................43

Agency Approval ....................................................................................................................43

Appendix B Accessories and Supplies....................................................................45

Accessories .............................................................................................................................45

Supplies ...................................................................................................................................45

Appendix C Image Sizes.........................................................................................47

Index ..............................................................................................................................................49

ii Photo Printer 4700 Series

About This Guide

This guide provides the information that owners and operators of the KODAK Photo Printer 4700 Series need to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the printer.

This guide is organized as follows.

Chapter 1 Getting Started—explains how to unpack and set up

Chapter 2 Operating the Printer—describes the functions of the

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer—

Appendix A Printer Specifications and Site Requirements—lists

Appendix B Accessories and Supplies—lists accessories and

Appendix C Image Sizes—includes a table that lists recommended

Regulatory and Safety Information—provides important information you should read before using the printer.

the printer and how to get it ready to use. Also tells how to load ribbon, paper, and the printer drivers.

indicator l i ghts on the display panel and how to work with the printer driver settings.

describes how to clear paper jams, clean the thermal print head, and handle error messages. Provides solutions to common printer problems.

printer specifications and site specifications.

supplies for the printer and tells how to order them.

image sizes for optimum printing.

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Regulatory and Safety Information

This section lists important regulatory and safety information for the KODAK Photo Printer 4700 Series.

Radio Frequenc y In terference

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fo r a Class B

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• reposition or relocate the receiving antenna.

• increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit that is different from the one to

which the receiver is connected.

• consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Requirements of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC were met through compliance

with the following:

• EN 55022: 94 (class B) with Amendments A1:95 and A2:97

• EN 50082 - 1 (European - EU) consists of:

EN 61000-4-2:95ESD EN 61000-4-3:95rf immunity EN 61000-4-4:95EFT

EN 61000-3-2 Harmonics EN 61000-3-3 Flicker

“Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.”

This is a Class B pr odu ct bas ed on the standard of the Voluntary Control Cou nci l for interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

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Important Safety Information

CAUTION: Use of controls, or adjustments or performance of procedures

• Read and understand all instructions before using the printer.

• The power outlet should be easily accessible and installed near the printer .

• There are no user serviceable parts. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not

disassemble the printer; contact your local Kodak representative if service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock.

• Do not expose the printer to moisture or water.

• Do not operate the printer with a damaged power cord. If the printer has been

dropped or damaged, be sure a qualified service person examines the printer before you use it.

• Position the cord so that it will not be tripped over, pulled, or contact hot surfaces.

• Always unplug the printer from the electrical outlet before cleaning and servicing and when not in use. Never yank the cord to pull the plug from the outlet. Grasp the plug and pull it to disconnect.

• The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by Kodak may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

• Connect the printer to a grounded outlet.

other than those specified may result in injury and/or damage to the printer.

Hot Surface Label

Noise Emission Information

Operator Position Sound Pressure Levels (L

Sound Power Levels (L

) Standby

NOTE: All data measured in accordance with DIN 45 635, ANSI S12 10-1985,

CAUTION: Hot surface. Avoid contact.

) Standby

Full System

Instantaneous Peak Values ≥ 130 dB(C)

Full System

and ISO 7779 in a hemi-anechoic chamber.

43.5 dB(A)

51.0 dB(A)

None

51.4 dB(A)

65.5 dB(A)

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1 Getting Started

The KODAK Photo Printer 4700 Series (referred to as the printer in this guide) is a thermal dye transfer device with superior printing speed and image quality. The printer uses KODAK photo paper and sticker paper to produce long-lasting printed images of photographic quality on a 102 x 178 mm (4 x 7 inch) print with protective coating in about one minute for the 4710 and the 4720 models and about 90 seconds for the 4700 model.

Finding a Locat ion for the Printer

Model Print Speed Cutter

4700 90 seconds No 4710 1 minute No 4720 1 minute Yes

As you look for an appropriate location for the printer, keep the following guidelines in mind.

• Allow enough room around the printer to do the following. — Front Side - load paper and retrieve prints — Back Side - insert cables and power on/off the printer — Right Side - l oad ribbon cartr idge

You also need enough room to turn the printer on its side to clean the pick roller and open the paper jam access area on the bottom.

• Place the printer on a flat, smooth surface. Make sure airflow around the top and back is not blocked.

• A v oid areas where ventilation ducts, open doors, or frequent passers-by might expose the printer and paper to high levels of debris. Airborne dirt particles can cause image quality problems.

NOTE: If you are using the printer in an enclosed kiosk, filtered ventilation is

required.

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Space requirements for the printer

51 mm (2 inches)

229 mm (9 inches)

76 mm (3 inches)

254 mm (10 inches)

For information on printer specifications, space requirements, operating environment, and power requirements, see Appendix A on page 43.

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Unpacking the Pr inter

The following items are included with the printer and packed in an accessory box. If any items are missing, contact your place of purchase.

• Universal photo/sticker paper tray

NOTE: Depending on your printer mod el you may have both a photo paper tray

and a sticker paper tray.

• Output tray

• Power cords (United States, Europe, and Australia)

• Print head cleaning kit

• User’s guide (in English)

• CD (labeled “KODAK Photo Printer 4700 Series Software and Documentation”) containing:

—ADOBE Acrobat Reader —electronic version of the User’s guide (in Chinese, English, French,

German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish) —printer drivers for WINDOWS 95 (OEM Service Release 2) and

WINDOWS 98 systems, and WINDOWS NT 4.0 with a minimum of Service Pack 4 systems

• Quick setup card in multiple languages.

NOTE: The printer also requi res a sta ndard IEE E 1284 p arallel cable which you

may need to purchase. Select a high quality, well-shielded cable. Since cable length can affect the quality of communication between a computer and the printer, select the shortest cable length possible.

To unpack the printer:

1. Remove the accessory box from the shipping carton. Open the box and remove its contents.

2. Remove the printer from the shipping carton.

3. Remove the printer from the plastic bag.

IMPORTANT: Save the packaging in case you need to ship the printer.

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Locating the Printer Parts

Refer to the following illustrations to locate the main par ts of your printer.

Front and Right Side of Printer

Door Pull

LED Display Panel

Output Tray

Ventilation

Ribbon Cartridge Door

Paper Tray

Back and Left Side of Printer

Power Receptacle and On/Off Switch

Centronics-36 Connector

DB-25 Connec tor

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Connecting the Cable and the Pow er Cords

Standard power cords are provided. The printer also requires a 1284 parallel cable which you may need to provide.

To connect the 1284 parallel cable:

1. With the printer power and the computer power off, plug the cable’s D B-2 5 pin connector into the DB-25 (parallel port) connector on the back of the host computer. Tighten the screws on the connector to lock it into place.

2. Plug the cable’s Centronics-36 pin connector into the Centronics -36 con nector (top connector) on the back of the printer. Adjust the cable clips on the pin connector to lock it into place.

To connect the power cord:

1. Turn the printer power off.

2. Locate the power cord for your geographic region . The fol lowing po wer cords are included with your printer.

Power Cord Connector

Europe

3. Plug the appropriate end of the power cord into the port on the printer.

4. Plug the power cord into the power outlet.

1284 Parallel Connector

United States

Australia

5. Set the power switch to On.

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Loading the Ribb on Car tr i dg e

The ribbon provides the dye s for printing images. The f our -patch ribbo n cont ains three dye patches (yellow, magenta, and cyan) and the protective coating patch. The three-color, XTRALIFE ribbon contains enough dye to make 100 prints.

To load a ribbon cartridge:

1. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its packaging.

2. Place your finger in the top opening of the printer’s ribbon cartridge door. Pull the door toward you to open it.

3. Slide the new ribbon cartridge, with the smooth , fini shed side faci n g you , int o the open slot. (The ribbon cartridge only fits one way in the open slot.) Push the cartridge until it locks in place.

NOTE: If the ribbon cartridge does not insert fully, rotate the cartridge spools

slightly and try again.

Rotate here

4. Close the door.

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Removing the Ribbon Cartridge

1. Place your finger in the opening at the top of the ribbo n cartridge doo r . Pull the door toward you to open it.

2. Push up on the green lever to release the ribbon cartridge.

3. Remove the cartridge. Slide the new ribbon cartridge, with the smooth, finished side facing you, into the open slot. (Th e ribbon cartridge only fi ts one way in the open slot.) Push the cartridge into the printer until it locks in place.

NOTE: Images remain on the ribbon after printing. If you need to maintain

confidentiality, dispose of the ribbon cartridge appropriately.

4. Close the door.

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Loading the Pape r

Your printer will come with either:

• One universal photo/sticker paper tray

• Two separate trays: a photo paper tray and a sticker paper tray

When using a universal photo/s t icke r paper tra y you must move the slider on the tray cover to reveal the correct paper type you are using as shown in the illustrations below:

Slider position for photo paper

When you are using separate photo paper and sticker paper trays, the paper type must match the paper type as shown on the top of the tray. The photo paper tray has a blue label on the top and the sticker paper tray has a green label on the top.

Slider position for sticker paper

Each paper tray holds 100 sheets of either photo paper or sticker paper.

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