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Kodak Professional 8670 PS User Manual

Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing the Kodak Professional 8670 PS thermal printer (8670 printer). This printer is a thermal dye diffusion device with superior printing speed. It contains a 133 MHz MIPS processor, has a resolution of 300 pixels per inch (ppi), and prints a three-color page in about 75 seconds. Printed images are high-contrast and long lasting. Kodak Ektatherm XtraLife ribbon (available in three-color or black) applies a coating that protects images from fingerprints.
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Media and Image Size

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The printer can print on the following sizes and types of Kodak Ektatherm XLS print paper and transparency material.
er to “Kodak thermal paper types, sizes, and image size” for
Ref
illustrations of the maximum image size for each.
Media and Image Sizes
Paper/Transparency Size
8.5 x 11 (216 x 279 mm) - A paper and transparency material
8.27 x 11.69 (210 x 297 mm) - A4 paper and transparency material
8.5 x 12 (216 x 307 mm) - A (long) paper and transparency material
8.27 x 12 (210 x 307 mm) - A4 (long) paper and transparency material
8.5 x 14 (216 x 358 mm) - A paper and transparency material
8.27 x 14 (210 x 358 mm) - A4 (xlong) paper and transparency material
Maximum
Image Size
8.0 x 8.93 (204 x 240 mm)
8.0 x 9.6 (204 x 246 mm)
8 x 10 (204 x 256 mm)
8 x 10 (204 x 246 mm)
8 x 12 (204 x 307 mm)
8 x 12 (204 x 307 mm)
Catalog
Numbers
861 4364 852 6618
881 6514 850 3005
868 4623 853 4059
875 1596 871 7001
868 5699 852 9679
807 5640 861 0651
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Media and Image Sizes
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Paper/Transparency Size
9.5 x 14 (241 x 358 mm) - paper only —Photographic grade —Commercial grade —Publication grade
Maximum
Image Size
8.5 x 12 (216 x 307 mm)
Catalog
Numbers
867 7759 158 1198 881 1663
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Interfaces

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Standard communication ports are provided. In addition, the optional Kodak network interface card lets you tie your printer into networks using Ethernet cabling.
The following interfaces are provided with the printer.
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IEEE-1284 Parallel
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SCSI
The following Ethernet interfaces are provided by the 10/100 MB network interface card.
Ethernet Interfaces
Interface Type Version
EtherTalk Phase II Novell NetWare The following versions of Novell NetWare for
Clients: NetX, VLM, and MSIPX.
TCP/IP lpr
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Printing Software

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The printing software developed for the 8670 printer is based on high­quality Kodak photographic printing methods. The color-rendering processes that evolved are highly sophisticated. Using the drivers and the export module allows you to access advanced printing options based on Kodak color science.
The printing software is provided for use with the following operating systems:
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Windows 3.11
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Windows 95
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Windows NT 4.0
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Macintosh 7.5.5 or later
Additional printer drivers are available through third par ty developers. For third party products, refer to the
Solutions Catalog
Search on solutions catalog. An export module is provided for use with the following operating
systems:
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Windows 95
on the Kodak Web site at http://www.kodak.com.
KODAK Third Party Digital Imaging
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Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
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Windows NT 4.0 Server
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Macintosh System 7.5.5 or later
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Setting up the Printer

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This chapter explains how to set up the printer. The steps are:
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Finding an appropriate location for the printer
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Unpacking the printer
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Cleaning the printer
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Cleaning the print head
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Loading the ribbon
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Loading the media
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Connecting the cables
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Connecting the power cord and turning the printer on
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Checking the printer settings
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Making a test print
The software for the printer, which enables you to take full advantage of the printer’s capabilities, is on the CD-ROM shipped with the printer. After you set up the printer, you should install the software you plan to use.
For information on installing the software, refer to the information card that came with your printer.
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Finding a Location for the Printer

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As you look for an appropriate location for the printer, keep the following guidelines in mind. Refer to “Site Specifications” for requirements.
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Allow two inches (about 5 cm) on all sides of the printer for easy access.
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Place the printer so that air flow is not blocked.
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Airborne dir t par ticles can cause image quality problems. Avoid placing the printer in areas where ventilation ducts, open doors, or frequent passers-by might expose the printer and media to high levels of debris.
The space requirements for the printer are shown below.
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Unpacking the Printer

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The following items are included with the printer. If any are missing, contact your dealer.
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Paper tray
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Power cords (3)
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Plastic dust cover
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Accessory kit with:
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4 thermal head cleaning pads
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SCSI terminator
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Picker roller cleaning kit (includes 10 water pads)
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Protective cover (blue)
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CDs containing user’s guides in Spanish, French, German, and English, in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. It contains Adobe Acrobat software for accessing, viewing, and printing the guides and the software for the printer. In addition, the CD contains Kodak Professional ColorFlow ICC color connector software for
®*
managing color reproduction, as well as PANTONE
calibrated
pallets.
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*PANTONE Inc.’s check - standard trademark for color reproduction and color reproduction materials.
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To unpack the printer:
1.
Remove the printer from the shipping carton.
CAUTION: The printer is heavy. We recommend that two people lift
and carry it.
2.
Remove the printer from the plastic bag.
3.
Remove the shipping tape from the printer cover.
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4.
Carefully pull out the shipping pins.
shipping pins
CAUTION: Remove the shipping pins before you use the printer.
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IMPORTANT: Save the packaging and the shipping pins in case you need
to ship the printer.
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Cleaning the Print Head

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To avoid lines or streaks in your prints, clean the print head before using it for the first time and whenever you replace the ribbon. If your site is particularly dusty, you may need to clean the head more often.
CAUTION: Always use the cleaning pad provided with the ribbon
spool to clean the print head. Never rub or wipe anything across the thermal head
accept when cleaning it.
To clean the print head:
1.
Tur n off the printer and open the cover.
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Remove the supply spool, and wrap it tightly upward. Remove the take-up spool. DO NOT touch the ribbon.
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take-up spool
supply spool
3.
Remove both spools, and stand them upright on a freshly cleaned surface.
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4.
To clean the print head, first use the water pad and then use the alcohol pad. With each pad, wipe along the heater line four times:
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Wipe the full length of the glass area (always in one direction).
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Use a clean part of the pad for each wipe.
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Apply firm, even pressure.
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Wipe the metal roller bar and rod as shown.
metal roller bar
4x
AVOID METAL
EDGE!
5.
Allow the glass area to dry for about two minutes.
,
6. If reloading the ribbon
load the supply spool first (with the bar code
rod
on the left. If the ribbon gets dir ty or is damaged, wind the take-up spool ahead to the next clean magenta section.
If loading a new ribbon,
refer to the instructions on the ribbon
package.
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7.
Close the printer cover, and turn the printer
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Loading the Ribbon

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The ribbon provides dyes for printing images. The three-color ribbon contains three dye patches: yellow, magenta, and cyan. Each three-color ribbon contains enough dye to make 100 prints, except the three-color, oversize, extra-life ribbon contains enough dye to make 85 prints.
The four-color ribbon contains four dye patches: yellow, magenta, cyan, and black. Each four-color ribbon contains enough dye to make 85 prints.
The black ribbon contains only black dye patches. Each black ribbon contains enough dye to make 150 prints.
Kodak Ektatherm XLS three-color ribbon / XtraLife media and Kodak Ektatherm XLS black ribbon / XtraLife media contain additional patches that protect images from fingerprints.
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Handling the Ribbon

• Hold the ribbon spools by the ends to avoid fingerpr ints. Fingerprints on
the ribbon web severely reduce image quality.
• Wear lint-free gloves when working with the ribbon.
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• Do not expose the ribbon to direct sunlight, extreme heat, dust, or
liquids.
• Leave the printer cover closed except when you need to access the
inside of the printer.

Storing the Ribbon

For highest image quality, store ribbon as follows:
• Store unopened ribbon at temperatures below 77˚F (24˚C).
Avoid exposure to temperatures higher than 100˚F (38˚C).
• Wrap partially used ribbons in their original wrappers to protect them
from dust and dirt when they are not in the printer. Dust and dirt specks on the ribbon show up as much larger spots on prints.
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Loading the Ribbon into the Printer

The ribbon fits easily in the printer. There is only one way to correctly place the spools.
Follow these steps to load a ribbon:
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IMPORTANT: Hold the ribbon spools by the ends to avoid finger prints.
Also, wear lint-free gloves when handling ribbon spools.
1. Remove the old ribbon spools, and dispose of them.
NOTE: Images remain on the ribbon after printing. If you are working
with confidential documents you may need to consider alternate ways of disposing of the ribbon to maintain security.
2. Clean the print head. Ref
instructions.
3. Remove the new ribbon spools from the box.
The supply spool is longer than the take-up spool. For new ribbons, the supply spool is loaded with ribbon, and the take-up spool is empty.
4. Push the left side of the take-up spool into the left side of the top
spool holder. (The holders are spr ing loaded.)
5. Match the notches in the take-up spool with the notches on the right
spool holder.
6. Insert the right side of the take-up spool into the holder.
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7. Hold the supply spool so that the adhesive strip on the ribbon is
facing you and the bar code is on the left.
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8. Push the left side of the supply spool into the left side of the bottom
spool holder. (The holders are spr ing loaded.)
take-up spool
supply spool
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9. Match the notches in the supply spool with the notches on the right
spool holder.
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10. Insert the right side of the supply spool into the holder.
11. Remove the tape from the adhesive strip.
tape
12. Hold any excess ribbon behind the adhesive strip.
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13. Pull the ribbon up carefully, and stick the adhesive onto the take-up
spool.
take-up spool
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adhesive
NOTE: Keep the ribbon as straight as possible.
14. Smooth the ribbon over the adhesive strip.
adhesive strip
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15. Wind the take-up spool away from you several times. The first full set
of dye patches is not used for printing.
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16. Close the printer cover.
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Media

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Handling Media

When handling paper and transparencies, follow these guidelines:
• Hold the paper by the edges to avoid fingerpr ints which reduce print
quality.
• Handle the package of paper with the cardboard stiffener sheets in
place.
• Keep the bottom stiffener board in place when handling stacks of media
to avoid fingerprints on the printing surface.
• Do not use wet or damaged stock.
• Keep the lid on the paper tray and the paper tray inserted in the printer
to protect it from exposure to light, dust, or dirt.

Storing Media

For highest image quality, follow these storage instructions:
• Store opened media at temperatures below 77˚F (25˚C). Avoid
exposure to temperatures higher than 100˚F (38˚C).
• Avoid storing loose stacks of media out of their wrappers.
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Loading Media

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Thermal media—paper and transparencies—come in various sizes. Refer
to “Working with Media” for complete information about types and sizes of
media. The paper tray adjusts to the size of the media you want to load. Do not
force media that is too long or wide into the tray.
IMPORTANT: Use only trays designed for the Kodak Professional 8670
thermal printer. Using other trays may cause paper jams, especially when you are printing images that do not take up the maximum image area of the receiver.
Contact your dealer for trays in a size other than the one supplied with the printer. Ref
1. Remove the paper tray.
er to “Accessories” for catalog numbers.
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2. Press and hold the tabs that come through the top of the lid and then
remove the lid.
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3. Make sure the media size settings on the tray match and that they are
correct for the media you are going to load. If necessar y, adjust the settings as follows:
– Look through the opening on the side of the tray at the sensor
label. This label shows the current media size setting.
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– Move the media-length slider on the inside of the tray until the
desired size appears in the opening.
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– Make sure the tabs in the media-length stop (the piece that fits
against the installed media) are inserted in the correct slots on the bottom of the tray. For example, if you set the media-length slider at 8.5 x 12, insert the tabs in the 8.5 x 12 slots.
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4. Remove the media from the package. Leave the blue stiffener sheet
on the bottom of the stack in place.
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IMPORTANT: Handle the media by the edges to avoid fingerpr ints on the
top sheet.
5.
If you are loading paper
CAUTION:
If you are loading transparencies
tray with the orientation notch on the lower right side and the blue stiffener sheet on the bottom.
, place the paper, logo side up, in the tray.
, place the stack into the
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Make sure the front corners of the stack are under the triangular metal tabs.
6. Put the lid back on.
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7. Make sure the latches on the sides of the tray lock into place in the
lid. Slide the tray into the printer until it locks into place.
8. Verify that the correct media size appears in the display panel.
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Putting the Dust Cover On

To help prevent dirt-related problems, keep the plastic dust cover in place when you are using the printer.
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Attach the dust cover to the printer in the first slot from the left and the second slot from the right.
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Connecting the Cables

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You must provide the necessary interface cables. Three power cords (North America/Japan, Europe Continental, and Australia) are included. If you are using the printer outside of these areas, you may need to purchase a power cord.
Standard communication ports are provided. Ethernet ports are in place if the optional network interface card is installed.
parallel port
SCSI ports
power cord inlet
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The submini 50-pin (Female) SCSI II ports can be used for printing. A 50-pin submini SCSI II terminator is included with the printer.
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Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX (RJ45) ports are active if the optional network interface card is installed.
If the optional network interface card is installed, Ethernet cabling is used. Refer to the
Network Interface Guide.
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