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Part No. 4B1709
KODAK XLS 8400 PS Printer

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Part No. 4B1709 KODAK XLS 8400 PS Printer...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........... . . About Your Printer .
  • Page 4 Contents Understanding the Display Panel ......1–35 Indicator Lights ......... . . 1–36 LCD Panel .
  • Page 5 Contents 4 Correcting Problems ......... . 4–1 Understanding Error Messages .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    About Your Printer Thank you for purchasing the KODAK XLS 8400 PS Printer. This printer will be referred to throughout this book as the XLS 8400 PS Printer. The XLS 8400 PS Printer is a thermal dye diffusion device with superior printing speed.

  • Page 8: Image Sizes

    Introduction Image Sizes The XLS 8400 PS Printer can print on the following media sizes. Paper/Transparency material size Maximum image size 8.5 x 11.0I / 216 x 279 mm 8.0 x 8.93I / 204 x 228 mm 8.27 x 11.69I / 210 x 297 mm 8.0 x 9.6I /...

  • Page 9: Printer Drivers And Export Modules

    The following packages are designed to be used with the XLS 8400 PS Printer. KODAK XLS 8400 PS Printer Driver for MACINTOSH COMPUTERS KODAK XLS 8400 PS Printer Driver for MICROSOFT WINDOWS 3.1 KODAK XLS 8400 PS Printer Export Module for ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Software and MACINTOSH Computers KODAK XLS 8400 PS Printer Export Module for ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Software and MICROSOFT WINDOWS 3.1...

  • Page 10: Fonts

    About this Guide This manual contains the information necessary for setting up and using your XLS 8400 PS Printer. It consists of four chapters: Getting Started; Maintaining the Printer; Supplies; and Correcting Problems. Additional information is provided in the appendices Printer Specifications, and Customizing Your Printer.

  • Page 11: Radio Frequency Interference

    Introduction 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: This device meets FCC Class B emission limits for verification pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission Rule of the United States.

  • Page 12: Regulatory Information

    Introduction 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 reception (determined by turning the equipment off and on), you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:...

  • Page 13: Safety Regulations

    Das Gerät ist gemäß Amtsblattberfügung 243/91 funkenstört und wurde der Deutschen Bundespost gemeldet. Kodak AG, Stuttgart. DIESES GERÄT WURDE SOWOHL EINZELN ALS IN EINER ANLAGE, DIE EINEN NORMALEN ANWENDUNGSFALL NACHBILDET, AUF DIE EINHALTUNG DER FUNKENTSTÖRBESTIMMUNGEN GEPRÜFT.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    1 Getting Started Checking Contents As you unpack your new printer, make sure the following items are included: Language kit Included in this box: SCSI terminator Printer users guide (1) Printer Drivers and Export Modules (3) Software users guides (2) Head cleaning pads (4) Warranty card (1) Paper tray...

  • Page 16: Removing The Shipping Pins

    Getting Started Removing the Shipping Pins Shipping pins are used to ensure safe shipment of your XLS 8400 PS 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.

  • Page 17: Finding A Location

    Getting Started Finding a Location As you determine the best location for the XLS 8400 PS Printer, be aware that certain connections and operations require access behind and on the side of the printer. You should place the printer so that air flow is not blocked.

  • Page 18: Components Of The Printer

    Getting Started Components of the Printer The following sections provide instructions for setting up your XLS 8400 PS 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 display panel Paper tray—the paper tray can hold up to 100 sheets of paper or...
  • Page 19 Getting Started Display panel—the display panel indicates printer status and is described in detail later in this chapter. You 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.
  • Page 20 Getting Started Printer Back View The back of the printer is shown below. slot for optional Network Interface Card SCSI ports LocalTalk port power cord inlet Parallel port 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.
  • Page 21 “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 the technical support group when contacting Kodak for service. Part No. 4B1709 March 1995 1–7...
  • Page 22 Getting Started Printer Inside View takeup spool holders thermal head supply spool holders Thermal head—the thermal head heats the ribbon to transfer the color dyes to paper or transparency material. CAUTION: Never rub or wipe anything across the thermal head except when cleaning it.

  • Page 23: Attaching The Power Cord

    Getting Started 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.

  • Page 24: Attaching The Interface Cable

    Getting Started Attaching the Interface Cable The sections below describe how to attach various cable types. You 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 for more information.
  • Page 25 Getting Started LocalTalk Cable When connecting the printer directly to a computer using LocalTalk cable, you will need two LocalTalk connectors and a LocalTalk cable to run between them. Follow these steps to connect the computer directly to the printer using LocalTalk cable: 1.

  • Page 26: Cleaning The Thermal Head

    NOTE: If a cleaning pad is not available, use the alternate cleaning method described in Chapter 4. You can order extra cleaning pads by contacting Kodak Parts Services at 1–800–431–7278. The part number for 160 of these pads is TL3127.
  • Page 27 Getting Started 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.
  • Page 28 Getting Started 7. Repeat the back and forth motion several times to insure that the head is completely clean. The cleaning pad may become discolored. 8. Wait for the printhead to dry thoroughly before reloading the ribbon. 9. Reload the ribbon spool by following the loading instructions beginning on page 1–16.

  • Page 29: Printer Media

    This section describes ribbon, paper, and transparency material, and lists handling instructions for them. CAUTION: Use only the materials listed in Chapter 3, Supplies, with the XLS 8400 PS Printer. Using other materials may cause printer problems. About Ribbon The ribbon provides dyes for printing images.
  • Page 30 Getting Started Loading The ribbon fits easily in the printer. There is only one way to place the spools correctly. 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 after printing.
  • Page 31 Getting Started 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.
  • Page 32 Getting Started 10. Match the notches in the supply spool with the notches on the right spool holder. 11. Insert the right side of the supply spool into the holder on the right. 12. Remove the tape from the adhesive strip. 13.
  • Page 33 Getting Started NOTE: Keep the ribbon as straight as possible. 15. Smooth the ribbon over the adhesive strip with your fingers. 16. Wind the take-up spool several times. The first full set of dye patches is not used for printing. 17.

  • Page 34: About Paper

    NOTE: Although other Kodak paper trays may fit your printer, you should only use trays designed for the XLS 8400 PS Printer. Using other trays may cause paper jams, especially when printing images that do not take up the maximum image area of the receiver that is loaded in the tray.
  • Page 35 Getting Started 1. Remove the paper tray from the printer. 2. Push in the latches and take off the paper tray lid. latch latch Part No. 4B1709 March 1995 1–21...
  • Page 36 Getting Started 3. Adjust the paper tray size (if you are changing the size of the paper that you are loading) by performing the following steps. Look through the opening on the side of the tray so that you can see the sensor label.
  • Page 37 Getting Started Move the media-length sensor slider on the inside of the paper tray so that the media size you want displays through the opening on the side of the tray. The options on the sensor labels for the three trays are shown below.
  • Page 38 Getting Started Lift and move the media-length stop to the appropriate position for the paper you are loading. A label on the bottom of the tray shows the available settings. label NOTE: You cannot change the media length stop on the 9.5I x 14I tray. 4.
  • Page 39 Getting Started Make sure that the front corners of the paper stack are under the triangular metal tabs. 8. Put the paper tray lid back on. 9. Make sure that the latches on the two sides of the paper tray latch into place in the paper tray lid.
  • Page 40 Getting Started 10. Insert the paper tray in the printer until it locks into position. 11. Verify that the correct paper size is listed on the display panel. 1–26 Part No. 4B1709 March 1995...

  • Page 41: About Transparency Material

    NOTE: Although other Kodak paper trays may fit your printer, you should only use trays designed for the XLS 8400 PS Printer. Using other trays may cause paper jams, especially when printing images that do not take up the maximum image area of the receiver that is loaded in the tray.
  • Page 42 Getting Started Follow the instructions below to adjust the tray to the proper size and to load transparency material. 1. Remove the paper tray from the printer. 2. Push in the latches and take off the paper tray lid. latch latch 1–28 Part No.
  • Page 43 Getting Started 3. Adjust the paper tray size (if you are changing the size of the transparency material that you are loading) by performing the following steps. Look through the opening on the side of the tray so that you can see the sensor label.
  • Page 44 Getting Started Move the media-length sensor slider on the inside of the paper tray so that the media size you want displays through the opening on the side of the tray. The options on the sensor labels for the three trays are shown below.
  • Page 45 Getting Started Lift and move the media-length stop to the appropriate position for the transparency size you are loading. A label on the bottom of the tray shows the available settings. label NOTE: You cannot change the media length stop on the 9.5I x 14I tray. 4.
  • Page 46 Getting Started 6. Place the stack of transparencies in the tray with the orientation notch on the lower right-hand side and with a blue stiffener sheet on the bottom of the stack. Make sure that the front corners of the transparency stack are under the triangular metal tabs.
  • Page 47 Getting Started 9. Make sure that the latches on the sides of the paper tray latch into place in the paper tray lid. 10. Insert the paper tray in the printer until it locks into position. 11. Verify that the correct paper size is listed on the display panel. Part No.

  • Page 48: Turning On The Power

    Getting Started Turning 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 display panel: INITIALIZING*...

  • Page 49: Understanding The Display Panel

    Getting Started Understanding the Display Panel Familiarize yourself with the display panel shown below. A description of each item is on the following pages. Part No. 4B1709 March 1995 1–35...

  • Page 50: Indicator Lights

    Getting Started 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 displayed.

  • Page 51: Lcd Panel

    Getting Started 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 the job closest to completion.

  • Page 52: Buttons

    Getting Started 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 (B) The Cancel (B) button allows you to abort the job that is closest to completion.

  • Page 53: Configuring The Printer

    Getting Started 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 (Y), and Cancel (B) buttons. Using Setup Menus Entering Setup Mode Press the Setup/Select button while the printer is in the READY state to...

  • Page 54: Selecting A Language For The Display Panel

    Getting Started Selecting a Language for the Display Panel Press the Setup/Select button when SETUP:LANGUAGE appears in the display panel. You can choose from the following languages: LANG:ENGLISH* LANG:ESPANOL LANG:FRANCAIS LANG:DEUTSCH LANG:ITALIANO LANG:EXIT Use the Print (Y) and Cancel (B) buttons to scroll through the list. Press the Setup/Select button to make your choice.
  • Page 55 Getting Started Selecting a Default Media Type Use the DEFAULTS:MEDIA menu to choose the media type that will act as the default when a job is sent to the printer without a media-type specification. The new option will be in effect when you exit Setup mode. MEDIA:PAPER* MEDIA:TRANS MEDIA:EXIT...

  • Page 56: Specifying Port Information

    Getting Started Specifying Port Information Use the SETUP:PORTS 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 is installed in the printer.
  • Page 57 Getting Started Setting up an EtherTalk Connection Use the PORTS:ETHERTALK menu to establish information about connecting the printer through an EtherTalk connection. The new option will be in place once you exit Setup mode. The only options available in this submenu are E–TALK:VERSION and E–TALK:EXIT. This menu option will appear only if the Network Interface Card is installed in the printer.
  • Page 58 Getting Started 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. This menu option will appear only if the Network Interface Card is installed in the printer.
  • Page 59 Getting Started Setting up a SCSI Connection to an External Disk Use the PORTS:SCSI menu to establish information about connecting the printer to an external disk through a SCSI port. The new options will be in place once you exit Setup mode. SCSI:INITIATOR—This menu allows you to access the INITIATOR:ENABLE and INITIATOR:ID menus.

  • Page 60: Specifying The Mode

    Getting Started Specifying the Mode Use the SETUP:MODE menu to specify whether the printer should run in normal PostScript mode or in calibration mode. The printer should run in PostScript mode when you are sending printing jobs, and in calibration mode when you are sending color calibration files.

  • Page 61: Making A Test Print

    Getting Started Making a Test Print The XLS 8400 PS Printer can print a test page without needing a file sent from a computer. The test image helps you to verify proper setup and printer operation, and to confirm print quality.

  • Page 62: Printing From Computer Applications

    Getting Started Printing from Computer Applications Printing is initiated through your application software using the Printer Drivers and/or Export Modules that were provided with your printer. Refer to the printing and application software user‘s guides for instructions. The time it takes for an image to print depends on the application you are running and on the type of image being printed.

  • Page 63: Job Scheduling

    Getting Started 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 in Appendix B.

  • Page 64: Storing Prints And Transparencies

    Getting Started Storing Prints and Transparencies The image stability of thermal prints depends on factors such as temperature; relative humidity; and exposure to light, biological, or chemical contaminates. Thermal prints and transparencies should be stored in a cool, dry environment that is free of chemical contamination. The lower the temperature the better.

  • Page 65: Maintaining The Printer

    2 Maintaining the Printer A clean and dust-free environment is recommended when using the XLS 8400 PS Printer. Keep the printer clean and the surrounding area vacuumed and litter-free. Do not expose the printer to tobacco smoke or liquid spills.

  • Page 67: Supplies

    This chapter describes how to order and store supplies. Ordering Accessories and Supplies The following products are available for use with your XLS 8400 PS Printer. Alcohol Cleaning Pads Alcohol cleaning pads can be ordered by contacting Kodak Parts Services at 1–800–431–7278. CESD Part Cleaning Pads Number...

  • Page 68: Paper

    Paper Type Number KODAK EKTATHERM XLS Print Paper 861 4364 8.5 x 11I 216 x 281mm (for use with the KODAK Letter Adjustable Tray) Image area: 8.0 x 8.93I 204 x 228mm KODAK EKTATHERM XLS Print Paper 881 6514 210 x 297mm (A4) 8.27 x 11.69I...
  • Page 69 Paper Type Number KODAK EKTATHERM XLS Print Paper 868 4623 8.5 x 12I 216 x 307mm (for use with the KODAK Letter Adjustable Tray) Image area: 8.0 x 10I 204 x 256mm KODAK EKTATHERM XLS Print Paper 875 1596 210 x 307mm 8.27 x 12I...
  • Page 70 204 x 307mm KODAK EKTATHERM XLS Print Paper 867 7759 9.5 x 14I 243 X 358mm (for use with the KODAK 9.5 x 14I Adjustable Tray) Image area: 8.42 x 12I 214 x 307mm 3–4 Part No. 4B1709 March 1995...

  • Page 71: Transparency Material

    Transparency Type Number KODAK EKTATHERM XLS Transparency Material 852 6618 8.5 x 11I 216 x 281mm (for use with the KODAK Letter Adjustable Tray) Image area: 8.0 x 8.93I 204 x 228mm KODAK EKTATHERM XLS Transparency Material 850 3005 210 x 297mm (A4) 8.27 x 11.69I...
  • Page 72 Transparency Type Number KODAK EKTATHERM XLS Transparency Material 853 4059 8.5 x 12I 216 x 307mm (for use with the KODAK Letter Adjustable Tray) Image area: 8.0 x 10I 204 x 256mm KODAK EKTATHERM XLS Transparency Material 871 7001 210mm x 307mm 8.27 x 11.69I...
  • Page 73 Transparency Type Number KODAK EKTATHERM XLS Transparency Material 852 9679 8.5 x 14I 216 x 358mm (for use with the KODAK Letter Adjustable Tray) Image area: 8.0 x 12I 204 x 307mm KODAK EKTATHERM XLS Transparency Material 861 0651 210mm x 358mm 8.27 x 14I...

  • Page 74: Storing Supplies

    Supplies 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: Store unopened ribbon at temperatures below 77_F (25_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 loaded in the printer.

  • Page 75: Paper

    Supplies Paper For highest image quality, follow these paper storage instructions: Store opened paper at temperatures below 77_F (25_C). Avoid exposure to temperatures higher than 100_F (38_C). Relative humidity level for storing and using paper should be between 40% and 60%. Relative humidity lower than 20% or higher than 76% should be avoided even for short periods of time.

  • Page 76: Transparency Material

    Supplies Transparency material For highest image quality, follow these transparency storage instructions: Store opened transparency material at temperatures below 77_F (25_C). Avoid exposure to temperatures higher than 100_F (38_C). Keep the bottom stiffener board in place when handling stacks of paper to avoid fingerprints on the printing surface.

  • Page 77: Correcting Problems

    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 for more than one error to occur at the same time; however, the panel can display only one error message at a time.
  • Page 78 Correcting Problems 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 required.

  • Page 79: Mismatch Conditions

    Correcting Problems Mismatch Conditions Printer mismatches can be due to discrepancies in requested ribbon type, media (receiver) type, or receiver size. Ribbon Type Mismatch If you send a print job from a computer and request a ribbon size that is not currently loaded in the printer, you will be notified of a mismatch.

  • Page 80: Receiver Size Mismatch

    Correcting Problems Receiver Size Mismatch If you send a print job from a computer and request a media size that is not currently loaded in the tray, you will be notified of a mismatch. There are two size-mismatch situations: If the image size will fit on the loaded media, you can either load the correct media size, or press the Print button and the job will print on the loaded media.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Correcting Problems Troubleshooting 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 of this chapter.
  • Page 82 Correcting Problems Symptom Possible solution(s) Printer does not print when job is Wait to see if the job is still sent from the host. processing. Try printing a file that has printed previously. Verify all export module or printer driver settings. Check communications settings for compatibility between printer and host.
  • Page 83 Correcting Problems Symptom Possible solution(s) Multicolored spots appear Clean the printer and the area on prints. around it. Move printer away from ventilation ducts or open doors. Printer initializes, but does not Disconnect and reconnect the enter the READY state. interface cable to the printer.
  • Page 84 Correcting Problems Symptom Possible solution(s) No printer response when You may have pressed invalid buttons are pressed. 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.

  • Page 85: Handling For Humidity-Related Paper Problems

    Correcting Problems 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 media loaded in the printer rather than loading a whole package.

  • Page 86: Alternate Head Cleaning Instructions

    Correcting Problems 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.
  • Page 87 Correcting Problems 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. (A) Heater Line Center (filled) slot (Bead) aligns with Heater Line when viewed from front. Clean this area only, along entire length of Heater...
  • Page 88 Correcting Problems 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. Wait for the printhead to dry thoroughly before reloading the ribbon. CAUTION: Since water is used in this procedure, drying time is longer than when using a head cleaning pad.

  • Page 89: Clearing The Paper Path

    Correcting Problems Clearing the Paper Path Paper may occasionally get caught in the printer. Jams are typically identified by a CLEAR PAPER PATH or CHECK TRAY 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 it off and on.
  • Page 90 Correcting Problems 2. Gently pull media up if it is caught inside the printer. 3. Remove the paper tray if the media is caught in the paper tray area. 4–14 Part No. 4B1709 March 1995...
  • Page 91 Correcting Problems 4. Look in the tray area through the tray insertion slot. 5. Reach inside the paper tray area and gently pull the jammed media out. NOTE: If you cannot remove the paper or transparency, service is required. Part No. 4B1709 March 1995 4–15...

  • Page 92: Repacking The Printer

    Correcting Problems 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 media from the paper tray and pack the paper tray in its original box.
  • Page 93 Correcting Problems 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.

  • Page 94: Getting Help

    Correcting Problems Getting Help If you have questions about the XLS 8400 PS Printer the retailer from whom you purchased the printer may be able to answer them. Eastman Kodak Company provides retailers with additional technical information. For technical support you can also call 1–800–23KODAK (1–800–235–6325) between 9:00 a.m.

  • Page 95: Appendix A Printer Specifications

    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 with tray inserted: Width: 17 inches (43.2 cm)

  • Page 96: Power Requirements

    Printer Specifications Power Requirements Voltage/Frequency US/Canada 90 to 250v/47 to 60Hz Power Consumption 250 watts maximum A–2 Part No. 4B1709 March 1995...

  • Page 97: Appendix B Customizing Your Printer

    Appendix B Customizing Your Printer Adding a Hard Disk for Font Storage The introduction to this guide lists the fonts that are provided with the printer. If you would like additional fonts stored permanently on the printer, you will need to add an external disk drive. Once you have connected a formatted SCSI disk drive to the printer, you can use the software utilities available for your system to download fonts and store them on the disk.
  • Page 98 SCSI ID. If the initiator is not enabled, fonts on the disk can’t be accessed. 2. Open the Chooser and select the XLS 8400 PS Printer to which the drive is attached. 3. Insert the Macintosh system XLS 8400 PS Printer Driver diskette in the disk drive.
  • Page 99 Customizing Your Printer A Kodak XLS 8400 disk icon will appear on the desktop and the following window will open immediately. 4. Double click on the Utilities folder. The following window will appear. Part No. 4B1709 March 1995 B–3...

  • Page 100: Downloading Fonts

    Customizing Your Printer 1. Double-click on the LaserWriter Font Utility icon. The LaserWriter Font Utility window will appear. 2. Click on the OK button. A message will appear, stating that the LaserWriter Font Utility is checking the characteristics of the current printer. 3.

  • Page 101: Adding More Memory

    Customizing Your Printer Adding More Memory You can purchase SIMMs and install them in your printer to increase memory to either 48 MB or 64 MB. Installing the SIMMs may increase the speed at which documents are processed before they are printed, and allows more fonts to be downloaded with jobs.
  • Page 102 Customizing Your Printer 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.

  • Page 103: Opening The Printer

    Customizing Your Printer Opening the Printer The steps below describe how to open the back of the printer and prepare to insert the SIMM. 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 printer.
  • Page 104 Customizing Your Printer 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. B–8 Part No.
  • Page 105 Customizing Your Printer 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. Part No. 4B1709 March 1995 B–9...

  • Page 106: Installing The Card

    Customizing Your Printer Installing the Card The steps below describe how to insert and seat the SIMM. 1. Locate the SIMM receptacles on the left side of the drawer. 2. Hold the SIMM at a 45_ angle and position the bottom of the SIMM in the first empty receptacle adjacent to the other installed cards.

  • Page 107: Closing The Printer

    Customizing Your Printer 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.
  • Page 108 Customizing Your Printer 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. Verify that the Power light is lit on the printer’s display panel. B–12 Part No.

  • Page 109: Index

    Index About this guide, viii About your printer, v Accessories, ordering, 3–1 Adding a hard disk to the printer, B–1 Adding memory to the printer, B–5 Adobe binary mode, 1–42 Air flow around printer, 1–3 Alcohol cleaning pads, ordering, 3–1 Attaching the cord, 1–9 Attaching the interface cable, 1–10 Back of printer, 1–6...
  • Page 110 Index CLEAR RIBBON JAM message, 4–2 Clearing paper jams, 4–13 CLOSE COVER message, 4–2 Color calibration, 1–46 Communications cable, attaching, 1–10 Components of the printer, 1–4 Configuring the printer, 1–39 Connecting the cable, 1–10 Connection types, vi Cooling fan, 2–1 Cord, attaching, 1–9 Correcting problems, 4–1 Cover, problems opening, 4–13...
  • Page 111 Index Fan, 2–1 Finding a location for the printer, 1–3 Font disk adding, B–1 specifying SCSI connection for, 1–45 Fonts adding a hard disk to allow storage of more, B–1 downloading to an optional SCSI disk, B–1, B–4 included with printer, viii Formatting a font disk, B–2 Frame type, specifying through the display panel, 1–43 Frequency, A–2...
  • Page 112 Index Image sizes, vi, 3–2, 3–5 maximums, vi Image stability, 1–50 Increasing processing ability, B–5 INIT ERROR message, 1–34, 4–2 Initialization, 1–34 problems, 4–5 Initializing a font disk, B–2 INSERT TRAY message, 4–2 Inserting the shipping pins, 4–16 Inside view of printer, 1–8 Installing additional memory, B–5 Interface cables, 1–10 type used during printer testing, xi...
  • Page 113 Index Languages for display panel, 1–5, 1–40 LaserWriter Font Utility, B–4 LCD panel, 1–37 Lines in prints, 4–6 LOAD PAPER message, 4–2 with paper loaded, 4–8 LOAD RIBBON message, 4–2 with ribbon loaded, 4–8 LOAD TRANS message, 4–2 with transparency material loaded, 4–8 LocalTalk cable, 1–11 Location, finding for the printer, 1–3 Maintaining the printer, 2–1...
  • Page 114 Index Network Interface Card, ordering, 3–1 Network types, vi Novell NetWare connection, specifying information through the display panel, 1–43 On/Off switch, 1–7 Opening the printer box, 1–1 Package contents, 1–1 Packing the printer, 4–16 Paper feeding problems, 4–7 handling, 1–20 humidity problems, 4–9 jams, 4–1, 4–13 loading, 1–20...
  • Page 115 Index Power consumption, A–2 Power cord attaching, 1–9 inlet, 1–6 Power indicator light, 1–36, B–12 Power requirements, A–2 Power switch, 1–7 Preventive maintenance, 2–1 Print button, 1–38 Printer available memory, 1–49 back plate, B–7 back view, 1–6 closing the back, B–11 components, 1–4 configuring, 1–39 cover, problems opening, 4–13...
  • Page 116 Index Printer Drivers, included with printer, vii Printhead, 1–8 cleaning, 1–12 alternate method, 4–10 cleaning pads, 3–1 Printing, 1–48 Printing time, 1–48 delays, 4–5 Prints dirt on, 4–8 multi-colored spots on, 4–7 storing, 1–50 streaks, lines, or spots on, 4–6 Problems, 4–1 PVC, 1–50 Radio frequency interference, ix...
  • Page 117 Index Safety regulations, xi SCSI bus initiator, 1–45 SCSI disk adding for font storage, B–1 specifying connection information for, 1–45 SCSI disk connection, specifying information through the display panel, 1–45 SCSI ID, for external font disk, B–2 Service, 4–18 Service K Number, 1–7 SERVICE REQ message, 4–2 Setup menus, 1–39 Setup mode, 1–38, 1–39...
  • Page 118 Index TCP/IP connection, specifying information through the display panel, 1–44 Technical support, 4–18 Television reception, interference with, ix, x Temperature, A–1 Terminator, B–2 Test print, 1–38, 1–47 Thermal head, 1–8 cleaning, 1–12 alternate method, 4–10 cleaning pads, 3–1 Transparencies, storing, 1–50 Transparency material, 1–27 curl, 4–7 handling, 1–27...

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