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  • Page 1 KODAK Photo Printer 6850 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2011 Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered trademark. Part Number 4J7961_US...

  • Page 3: Safety And Regulatory Information

    • Alcohol pads are used to clean the thermal head and other internal printer components. In the United States for health, safety, and environment information, call 585-722-5151. Customers outside the U.S. can contact their local KODAK Service Representative. November 2011...

  • Page 4: Safety Labels

    Safety Labels Please observe the important safety warnings that are posted on the printer. P/N 2J5451 1641132182 CAUTION HOT SURFACE To avoid burns, use caution when closing the cover. CAUTION HOT SURFACE The thermal head becomes extremely hot during normal operation. Do not touch it. P/N 2J5452 1641132183 CAUTION SHARP OBJECTS...

  • Page 5: Regulatory And Safety Compliance

    Regulatory and Safety Compliance Safety Complies with UL 60950-1:2006 Third Edition—CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009 IEC 60950-1:2005 2nd Edition Tested for Norwegian IT Power systems 240V phase to phase Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) NOTE: 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 6: Noise Emission

    In the European Union, this symbol indicates that when the last user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Contact your local KODAK Representative or refer to www.kodak.com/go/recycle for additional information on the collection and recovery programs available for this product.
  • Page 7 Product Overview Front 1. Filter openings 2. Cover release 3. Upper cover 4. Operator panel 5. Print exit slot (print catcher not shown) 6. Trim tray Rear 7. USB connector 8. Paper door 9. Data plate (location may vary) 10. Serial number/Bar code label (location may vary) A161_3004AC 11.
  • Page 8 Product Overview Internal View with Ribbon Installed 1. Thermal head 2. Stripper plate Internal View with Ribbon Removed 3. Cleaning roller, rear 4. Platen roller 5. Cleaning roller, front November 2011...
  • Page 9 Product Overview Operator Panel Kodak Photo Printer 6850 Paper Menu Advance Power Ready Error Enter Paper Rewind/Clear November 2011...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    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 ........................1-2 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........................
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Recovering from a Power Interruption ..................... 6-5 Appendix A: Important Printer Information Printer Specifications .............................A-1 Printer Supplies ..............................A-2 Paper and Ribbon.............................A-2 Handling and Storing the Paper and Ribbon................A-2 Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit ........................A-3 Packing and Transporting the Printer.......................A-3 ENERGY STAR Partner ..........................A-3 Getting Help ..............................A-3 November 2011...

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Printer Package Contents

    2. KODAK Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit 3. Trim Tray (not installed) 4. Print Catcher (not installed) 5. (4) 6850 Power Cable (1 US, 1 Europe, 1 Australia, 1 China) 6. USB Cable 7. (2) Paper Flange 8. User Guide and software CD, not pictured (in some countries,...

  • Page 14: Before You Begin

    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 the best print quality and print life from your printer. See Appendix A for details on the Photo Print Kit (sold separately).
  • Page 15 Setting Up the Printer 1. Remove the tape from the upper cover. Tape 2. Slide the cover release toward you, then open the upper cover carefully. Cover does not open beyond a 90° angle. IMPORTANT: 90˚ 3. Remove the packing material. November 2011...

  • Page 16: Installing The Trim Tray

    Setting Up the Printer 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.

  • Page 17: Loading The Ribbon

    Setting Up the Printer Loading the Ribbon 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).
  • Page 18 Setting Up the Printer 4. Push the bar code end of the supply spool into the spool Supply spool holder on the right. 5. Place the left side of the supply spool into the spool holder on the left. Bar code 6.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Cables

    Setting Up the Printer 12. Close the upper cover by pressing on the center of the cover until it clicks 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.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Usb Cable

    2. To turn off the printer, press the power switch to off ( ). Loading the Paper 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).
  • Page 21 Setting Up the Printer 1. Remove the plastic cover from the new paper roll. Label Do not remove the label from the paper roll until you IMPORTANT: have successfully loaded the paper into the printer. 2. Attach the paper flanges to each end of the paper roll. Green paper flange Notches a.

  • Page 22: Making A Test Print

    The operator panel displays the Paper Empty message. 10. Press Paper Advance to load the paper into the printer. The printer advances the paper, then cuts and discharges about Kodak Photo Printer 6850 Paper 24 in. (61 cm) of blank paper. This reduces the possibility of Menu...

  • Page 23: Online User Guide

    1. Go to: www.kodak.com/go/6850. 2. Select the Standalone Printer tab. 3. Select the Technical Resources link for the 6850 Printer. 4. Select Manuals and Guides from the drop-down menu. 5. Click the link for the guide you wish to view.

  • Page 25: Installing The Printer Driver Software

    2. Before installing the software, read the Printer Driver Readme file for important information and updates about the software. 3. Select: • the Standalone Printer tab • the Technical Resources link for the 6850 Printer 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the printer driver. November 2011...

  • Page 26: Customizing Printer Properties

    Installing the Printer Driver Software Customizing Printer Properties The Printer Properties dialog box displays options for setting the printer properties. 1. For your operating system, do the following: WINDOWS 2000 WINDOWS XP Select Start > Settings > Select Start > Printers and Printers.

  • Page 27: Uninstalling The Printer And Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver Software Uninstalling the Printer and Printer Driver You must have Administrator privileges to uninstall the IMPORTANT: printer and printer driver. 1. For your operating system, do the following: WINDOWS 2000 WINDOWS XP • Select Start > Settings > •...

  • Page 29: Calibrating The Printer

    Calibrating the Printer The KODAK Photo Printer Calibration Application allows the KODAK Photo Printer to produce the best possible color response. Printer calibration adjusts the response of the printer so that a specific data input value yields a specific color density output.

  • Page 31: Operating The Printer Making Prints

    Operating the Printer Making Prints You make prints using photo printing software applications. For application-specific printing information, see the user’s guide or online Help for the software application. Handling and Storing Prints For best results: • Make sure hands are clean and free of food, oil, and grease. •...

  • Page 32: Understanding The Operator Panel Lights

    “Resolving Operator Panel Error Messages” on page 6-3. Using Setup Mode to Review Printer Settings Use the operator panel to review printer settings in Setup mode. Printer settings are displayed here Kodak Photo Printer 6850 Paper Menu Advance Power Ready Error...

  • Page 33: Accessing The Printer Settings

    Operating the Printer Accessing the Printer Press Menu repeatedly to scroll through the printer settings in the Settings following order. Printer Setting Operator Panel Action Required Display Printer ready Ready None. The printer is on and ready to make prints. Changing energy Energy Save Press Enter to turn Energy Save Mode on or off.
  • Page 34 Printer Setting Operator Panel Action Required Display Changing the Wait Time Press Enter to change wait time from 0 to 100 seconds. The wait time default is 1 second. This only applies when printing 4R prints using 6R ribbon. The wait time is the length of time that the printer waits before it starts printing after receiving a 4R print.

  • Page 35: Maintaining The Printer

    KODAK Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit. 2. Only clean the thermal head if directed to do so by a KODAK Service Representative. Do not include the thermal head in your monthly cleaning process.

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Thermal Head And Stripper Plate

    Maintaining the Printer In the United States for health, safety, and environment information, call 585-722-5151. Customers outside the U.S. can contact their local KODAK Service Representative. Cleaning the Thermal Head and Stripper Plate CAUTION: Fingerprints can damage the thermal head, which looks like a glass bar.

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Platen Roller

    Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Platen Roller 1. Remove an alcohol pad from its packaging. Wipe the rubber Platen roller section of the platen roller with the pad. 2. Rotate the roller to clean the entire surface. 3. Allow the alcohol to dry completely (about five minutes) before you resume printing.
  • Page 38 Maintaining the Printer 5. Close the upper cover by pressing on the center of the cover until it clicks in place. 6. Allow the alcohol to dry completely (about five minutes) before you resume printing. November 2011...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Resolving Potential Problems

    Thermal Head and Stripper Plate” on page 5-2. If the problem persists, the heating element may be damaged. Contact your KODAK Service Representative. Prints have streaks made up The cleaning rollers are Clean the cleaning rollers. See “Cleaning of small dots dirty.
  • Page 40 1. Go to: www.kodak.com/go/6850. KODAK 6850 Printer. 2. Select: • the Standalone Printer tab • the Technical Resources link for...

  • Page 41: Resolving Operator Panel Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Resolving Operator Panel Error Messages Refer to the following table to resolve errors reported on the operator panel. If the problem persists, contact your KODAK Kodak Photo Printer 6850 Service Representative. Paper Menu Advance Power Ready Error Enter Paper...

  • Page 42: Clearing A Paper Jam

    If the Paper Jam message is displayed on the operator panel, there are two methods that you can use to try to clear the paper jam. Method 1 1. Press Paper Rewind until the Paper Empty message appears. Kodak Photo Printer 6850 Paper Menu Advance Power...

  • Page 43: Recovering From A Power Interruption

    Troubleshooting 5. Close the upper cover and turn on the printer. 6. Press Paper Rewind to rewind the paper into the printer. Kodak Photo Printer 6850 If the Paper Jam message still appears on the operator panel, press Paper Menu Advance Paper Rewind again.

  • Page 45: Appendix A: Important Printer Information Printer Specifications

    Power consumption 320 watts maximum Print size KODAK Photo Printer 6850: • 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) • 6 x 8 in. (15 x 20 cm) with border • 6 x 8 in. (15 x 20 cm) borderless Printing time 4 x 6 in.

  • Page 46: Printer Supplies

    Photo Print Kits are sold separately. For best results, replace both the paper and ribbon at the IMPORTANT: same time. KODAK Photo Print Kit 6800 / 4R Specifications Storage 86° F (30° C) or lower specifications 60% relative humidity or lower...

  • Page 47: Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit

    “Chapter 6 Troubleshooting“ on page 6-1. • Your KODAK Service Representative. • Go to: www.kodak.com/go/6850 for the most recent Software, Firmware, Profiles, User Guides and Read me files. – the Standalone Printer tab – the Technical Resources link for the 6850 Printer November 2011...

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