Kodak 6805 User Manual
KODAK Photo Printer 6800/6805
User Guide for:
KODAK Photo Printer 6800 (6 in.)
KODAK Photo Printer 6805 (5 in.)
Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2003
Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered trademark.
6B8601
Product Overview
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1. Filter openings
2. Cover release
3. Upper cover
4. Operator panel
5. Print exit slot (print catcher not shown)
6. Trim tray
Front
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7. USB connector
8. Paper door
9. Data plate (location may vary)
10. Serial number/Bar code label
(location may vary)
11. Power connector
12. Power switch
Rear
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Product Overview
Internal View with Ribbon Installed
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Internal View with Ribbon Removed
1. Thermal head
2. Stripper plate
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3. Cleaning roller, rear
4. Platen roller
5. Cleaning roller, front
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Operator Panel
Product Overview
Kodak
Photo Printer 6800
Power
Ready
Error
Enter
Paper
AdvanceMenu
Paper
Rewind/Clear
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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
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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
Disposal.....................................................................................................................................................B-4
Index
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Setting Up the Printer
Package Contents
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The KODAK Photo Printer 6800/6805 is packaged with the following items:
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A161_0005BC
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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)
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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:
Recommended Air
Flow Clearances
• 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.
If 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.
10 mm
50 mm
50 mm
1-2
50 mm
Removing the Packing Material
The printer is packaged with protective inserts that prevent damage during
shipping. Remove these inserts before using the printer. Keep the packing
inserts; reinstall them when repacking and transporting the printer.
Setting Up the Printer
Ta pe
1. Remove the tape that holds the upper cover closed.
2. Slide the cover release toward you, then open the upper cover carefully.
IMPORTANT: Cover does not open beyond a 90° angle.
90˚
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Setting Up the Printer
3. Remove the packing material.
Installing the Trim Tray
The trim tray collects paper trimmings that are generated when the printer
cuts the prints.
• Slide the trim tray into the printer as shown.
CAUTION:
There are sharp cutter blades inside the printer. Do not insert
hands or objects.
IMPORTANT: To keep your prints dust-free and to prevent paper jams,
empty the trim tray each time you change the paper.
Trim tray
Installing the Print Catcher
The print catcher that comes with the printer collects 3.5 x 5 in. and 4 x 6 in.
Print exit
slot
Print
catcher
finished prints as they exit the printer. The KODAK Photo Printer 6800/6R
Print Catcher is available for purchase with the KODAK Photo Printer 6800 to
catch 6 x 8 in. finished prints. See Appendix A for details on the Print Catcher
(sold separately).
• Hang the print catcher from the print exit slot as shown.
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Loading the Ribbon
For the KODAK Photo Printer 6800, have a KODAK Photo Print Kit
6800/4R or KODAK Photo Print Kit 6800/6R available. These kits contain the
correct size ribbon for your printer. See Appendix A for details on the Photo
Print Kits (sold separately).
For the KODAK Photo Printer 6805, have a KODAK Photo Print Kit
6805/3R available. This kit contains the correct size ribbon for your printer.
See Appendix A for details on the Photo Print Kits (sold separately).
To load the ribbon into the printer:
1. Slide the cover release toward you, then open the upper cover carefully.
IMPORTANT: Cover does not open beyond a 90° angle.
Setting Up the Printer
CAUTION:
The thermal head becomes extremely hot during normal
operation. Do not touch it.
Wrapper
90˚
2. If you are replacing a ribbon, remove the used ribbon from the printer.
NOTE: Images remain on the ribbon after printing. If you need to maintain
confidentiality, dispose of the used ribbon appropriately.
3. Insert your fingers into the holes in the plastic on the end of the ribbon.
Remove the plastic cover from the ribbon.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the wrapper from the ribbon at this time.
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Setting Up the Printer
Supply spool
4. Push the bar code end of the supply spool into the spool holder on the
right.
5. Place the left side of the supply spool into the spool holder on the left.
Lugs
Thumb wheel
Notches
Bar code
Label
6. Rotate the thumb wheel until the lugs on the spool holder lock into the
notches on the supply spool.
7. Remove the label and wrapper from the ribbon.
Take-up spool
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8. Push the right side of the take-up spool into the spool holder on the
right.
9. Place the left side of the take-up spool into the spool holder on the left.
10. Adjust the take-up spool until the lugs on the spool holder lock into the
notches on take-up spool.
11. If there is any slack in the ribbon, remove it by turning the supply spool.
IMPORTANT: Slack in the ribbon can cause a paper jam when making
prints.
12. Close the upper cover by pressing on the center of the cover until it clicks
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in place.
Connecting the Cables
If you plan to install the printer driver software on your computer, you will
need to install the software before you connect the cables. See Chapter 2 ,
Installing the Printer Driver Software.
Setting Up the Printer
Connecting the Power
Cable
OFF
IMPORTANT: You must install the printer driver software before connecting
the cables or your printer will not work.
You may have received more than one power cable with your printer. Be sure
to use the correct power cable required for your country.
1. Check that the power switch is turned off ( ).
CAUTION:
The power outlet must be grounded. An ungrounded outlet can
cause fire, electric shock, or harmful interference to nearby
electrical devices.
2. Connect the power cable to the power connector on the back of the
printer and to a grounded power outlet.
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Setting Up the Printer
Connecting the USB
Use the included USB cable.
Cable
1. Check that the power switch is turned off ( ).
2. Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the back of the printer
and to the USB connector on the computer.
OFF
Turning On the Printer
1. Press the power switch to on ( | ).
On the operator panel, the orange Power light and the green Ready
light illuminate, and the Ready message appears when the printer is
initialized.
OFF
ON
Loading the Paper
2. To turn off the printer, press the power switch to off ( ).
For the KODAK Photo Printer 6800, have a KODAK Photo Print Kit
6800/4R or KODAK Photo Print Kit 6800/6R available. These kits contain the
correct size paper for your printer. See Appendix A for details on the Photo
Print Kits (sold separately).
For the KODAK Photo Printer 6805, have a KODAK Photo Print Kit
6805/3R available. This kit contains the correct size paper for your printer.
See Appendix A for details on the Photo Print Kit (sold separately).
IMPORTANT: To keep your prints dust-free and to prevent paper jams,
empty the trim tray each time you change the paper.
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Label
Setting Up the Printer
To load the paper into the printer:
1. Remove the plastic cover from the new paper roll.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the label from the paper roll until you have
successfully loaded the paper into the printer.
Green paper flange
Lugs
Black paper flange
Paper spacers
Notches
2. Attach the paper flanges to each end of the paper roll.
a. Line up the lugs on the green paper flange with the notches on the left
side of the paper roll.
b. Place the green paper flange on the left side of the paper roll.
c. Place the black paper flange on the right side of the paper roll.
NOTE: Be sure to match up the lugs on the green paper flange with the
notches on the left side of the paper roll. If you do not attach the
paper flange properly, the paper roll will not fit into the printer.
3. For the KODAK Photo Printer 6805, attach the paper spacers before
attaching the paper flanges.
4. Open the paper door.
The operator panel displays the Cover Open message.
5. Set the paper roll into the printer according to the green and black
arrows on the label.
6. Remove the label from the paper roll.
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