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Kodak 4800 Series Quick Start Manual

Kodak 4800 Series Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Large Format 4800 Series Inkjet Printers Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 This Warranty applies only to printers purchased from Kodak, or authorized Kodak distributors or dealers. The intent of this Warranty is to repair or replace defective Products subjected to normal wear and tear, when operated according to Kodak instructions.
  • Page 3 Quick Start Guide FCC Statement (U.S.A.) The United States Federal Communications Commission has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of users of the ENCAD printers. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO AND TELEVI- SION INTERFERENCE FOR CLASS A DEVICE Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 Material safety data sheet To obtain information on the proper use, handling, and disposal of Kodak inks, consult the material safety data sheet (MSDS) which should have shipped with your first ink order.
  • Page 5 Quick Start Guide Printer Disposal This product contains a small amount of lead. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling, please contact your local authorities. General operating safety The use of a <HAR> cord set (rated 10A, 250VAC) with the proper plug configuration for the country where the device will be used, is required for continued safety compliance.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start Guide Contents Unpacking your printer ................7 Assembling the printer ................7 Removing protective shipping material ............. 11 Connecting power ..................12 Using the control panel ................12 Choosing menu functions ................ 13 Setting the language ................13 Loading media ..................
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  • Page 8: Unpacking Your Printer

    Quick Start Guide Quick Start This guide gives you details on the following: • unpacking and assembling the printer • loading media • filling ink reservoirs • installing ink cartridges • installing the media cutter • priming ink system • cartridge alignment •...
  • Page 9 Quick Start Guide Attach the feet to the stand legs using eight of the size 10-24 screws. Note that each foot has two casters, only one of which locks. Lock the casters to prevent the stand from rolling during subsequent assembly. Locate the box containing the printer head.
  • Page 10 Quick Start Guide We recommend two people lift the printer. Remove the assembled printer and stand from the box. Save the boxes and packing materials in case you need to ship the printer. Check to make sure the media sensors are plugged into their respective connectors on the right stand leg.
  • Page 11 Quick Start Guide Place the dryer on top of the dryer brackets while aligning the guide pins on the bottom of the dryer with the holes on the dryer brackets. Secure using four of the size 8-32 screws. Plug the data cable into both the dryer and right stand leg as shown.

  • Page 12: Removing Protective Shipping Material

    Quick Start Guide CAUTION: Never open the dryer. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only. CAUTION: This assembly emits heat by radiation. CAUTION: Once the dryer is plugged in, there is continuous power to the dryer, even when the printer is turned off.

  • Page 13: Connecting Power

    Quick Start Guide Connecting power Plug the power cord into the power connector on the back of the printer and plug the other endc into an appropriately-rated, grounded outlet. To turn on the printer, turn the power switch on at the rear of the printer.

  • Page 14: Choosing Menu Functions

    Be sure to load from the back only. Set the media guides to the width of the media. IMPORTANT! It is very important to use only KODAK PROFESSIONAL media with your printer. Some third party media has been found to generate electrostatic discharge in excess of 20,000 volts.
  • Page 15 Quick Start Guide When using cut sheet media, make sure you feed the media between the platen and the dryer on the front, as printed images comes out the front of the printer while printing. To load roll media Slide the media guide over the feed roller into the media core, and secure it by tightening the locking mechanism.
  • Page 16 Quick Start Guide Insert the media's leading edge into the back of the printer, aligning the paper edge with the alignment mark on the platen. Continue pushing the paper up into the printer. After a few seconds, the printer will sense the presence of the media and feed it automatically.

  • Page 17: Using The Second Feed Roll

    Quick Start Guide Using the second feed roll The takeup roll can also be used as a feed roll. If you use the takeup roll as a feed roll, you cannot use the takeup system. If you want to use the takeup roll as a feed roll, set the printer to ROLL2 by pressing Setup Menu/Paper Options Menu/Supply Type/Roll2.
  • Page 18 Quick Start Guide To use the takeup roll Set the printer to Takeup mode by pressing Setup Menu/Paper Options Menu, Supply Type/Takeup, then press OK. This enables the takeup roll and disables the cutter. Install an empty core onto the takeup guides. Be sure that the core width matches the width of the media you are using.

  • Page 19: Moving The Carriage

    Quick Start Guide To unload the takeup roll Press Cut to cut the media. Roll the printed or unused media onto the takeup. Slide the media and core out of the printer. Release the adjustable roll guide. To load sheet media Press Setup Menu/Paper Options Menu/Supply Type/Sheet, then press OK.

  • Page 20: Cartridge Sets

    Quick Start Guide To install the cutter Press Utility Menu/Access Menu/Access Right to move the carriage out from the service station. The cutter fits in the printer on the left side of the carriage. To remove an older cutter, push the cutter lever down and pull it out. Install the new cutter by pushing it into the slot until it clicks into place.

  • Page 21: Filling The Ink Reservoirs

    Quick Start Guide Filling the ink reservoirs The printer can support long, uninterrupted printing runs because of the large capacity of each of the eight ink reservoirs. The ink reservoirs are located on the left side of the printer. Note: Refill reservoirs when the ink level is approximately 50ml or 1/4 inch from the bottom.

  • Page 22: Installing Ink Cartridges

    Quick Start Guide Installing ink cartridges Your printer uses cartridges that were specifically designed for it. They are not compatible with cartridges designed for other printer models. Use of other cartridges may damage the printer and/or prevent it from printing. Ink cartridges ship prefilled with ink.

  • Page 23: Installing Needle Assemblies And Priming Ink Delivery Lines

    Quick Start Guide Install the cartridge bottom first into the correct slot on the carrier. DO NOT REMOVE THE BLUE TAPE FROM THE JET PLATE. Tilt the cartridge up until it clicks into place. Make sure the cartridge is firmly seated. Installing needle assemblies and priming ink delivery lines After filling the ink reservoirs, you will need to install needle assemblies and prime each of the ink delivery lines to establish ink flow through the lines and...
  • Page 24 Quick Start Guide Your printer is equipped with shutoff valves for the ink delivery lines on the carriage. When the valve is pushed to the upright position, the ink delivery lines are closed at the carriage. This maintains negative pressure while installing and priming the ink delivery lines.
  • Page 25 Quick Start Guide Insert the needle assembly connector into the fitting on the carriage. On the left bank of cartridges, there are two connectors for each cartridge - one is blue and the other is gray. Be sure that the needle assembly is plugged into the same color connector as the ink reservoir.
  • Page 26 Quick Start Guide When ink is visible in the ink primer sight tube (should take 5-10 seconds), close the ink delivery lines by pushing valve up and remove the cartridge needle from the ink primer. Insert the cartridge needle into the hole in the top of the ink cartridge.
  • Page 27 Quick Start Guide 10 Insert the cartridge into the carriage. 11 Repeat for each cartridge. 12 Press Utility/Access Menu/Access Home to return the carriage to the service station. 13 Print the color test, prime test pattern and paper axis test as described later in this guide.

  • Page 28: Printing The Color Test

    Quick Start Guide When removing the ink primer, use the silicone tip to wipe and clean the jet plate. Remember to clean the silicone tip of ink before moving to the next cartridge. 16 Reprint the color test and prime test pattern. (The paper axis test is only required when changing media).

  • Page 29: Printing The Prime Pattern

    Quick Start Guide Printing the prime pattern Before printing and during printing, the printer wipes the ink cartridge jets at the service station. This function is user selectable during printing or between prints. Still, ink cartridge jets can become clogged, especially with prolonged exposure to the air or with nonuse.

  • Page 30: Clogged Jets

    Quick Start Guide A missing line or "gap", The header lets you know A solid bar indicates an misdirected line, or a the number of passes for electrically defective light-printing line which compensation is jet. Jet Compensation indicates a clogged jet. available.
  • Page 31 Quick Start Guide If you are unable to clear the jets you should compensate for them manually. Start by printing the manual jet compensation list. To print the manual jet compensation list: From the main menu, select Utility Menu/Calibration Menu/Open Jet Menu/Print Jet List.

  • Page 32: Aligning The Ink Cartridges

    Quick Start Guide To compensate for a specific jet, press the button until the number of the jet is displayed. Then press the Toggle button to toggle the jet’s status. Repeat for any other jets for which you need to compensate.
  • Page 33 Quick Start Guide To perform color deadband compensation With paper loaded, press Utility Menu/Calibration Menu/Color DB Menu/Color DB Test. The test pattern prints as shown below. For each color, examine the vertical lines and select the straightest lines. Note the compensation number at the bottom of the lines you selected.
  • Page 34 Quick Start Guide Cyan Yellow Magenta Black CURRENT HEADS (Stall 4,3,2,1,Y,M,C) Examine the registration + in the Current Heads test pattern. If they are in register, your calibration is correct. If not, perform the following steps to align the printer heads. Examine the Vertical Head-to-Head test pattern and select the number that represents the best color alignment for each color.

  • Page 35: Paper Axis Calibration

    Quick Start Guide Examine the registration + in the Current Heads Test Pattern. If they are in register, your calibration is correct. If not, perform the following steps to align the printer heads. Examine the Horizontal Head-to-Head test pattern and select the number that represents the best color alignment for each color.

  • Page 36: Cartridge Recognition

    Quick Start Guide Cartridge recognition The printer is designed to use only cartridges specific to your printer model. To eliminate potential damage to the printer, a Cartridge Recognition feature checks to ensure that the proper cartridges are installed, and that they are installed correctly.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer

    Quick Start Guide Connecting the printer to your computer Your printer comes with an E-Connect print server. You can use this print server to connect your printer to your computer in a network configuration or you can connect your printer directly to your computer with an IEEE 1284 Parallel Cable.
  • Page 38 Quick Start Guide You will need • PC running Win95/98 with a 100baseT NIC installed • Win95/98 Operating System CD • CAT5 crossover cable (or a 100baseT hub and 2 CAT5 patch cords) • NovaJet printer with E-Connect • IEEE 1284 Parallel Cable (short cable included) To connect the E-Connect to your printer Attach the short IEEE 1284 parallel cable from the parallel port on the E-Connect to the parallel port on the printer.
  • Page 39 Quick Start Guide To Configure your computer. Right-click on Network Neighborhood on your desktop. Select “Properties” from the pop-up menu. If an item labeled “TCP/IP” (may be followed by the name of your NIC) does not appear in the list of installed network components, click the “Add…”...
  • Page 40 Quick Start Guide When asked to select a port Click “Add Port” Select “Digital RapidPrint Server (via TCP/IP)” from the Port Type list. Enter “E-Connect” in Port Name box and “192.0.0.192” in TCP/IP Address box. 10 Click on the “Options” button and select “Other” under “Additional Port Information 11 Enter “9100”...
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