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Thank you for purchasing the Kodak Professional 8660 thermal printer Printing Guide (8660 printer). The 8660 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 Color Management about 75 seconds.
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Operator’s Guide Paper and Image Sizes The 8660 printer can print on the following sizes and types of Kodak Printing Guide Professional Ektatherm XLS print paper. Refer to “Kodak Thermal Paper Types, Sizes, and Image Sizes” for illustrations of the maximum image size for each.
Operator’s Guide Interfaces The 8660 printer has standard communication ports. In addition, the Printing Guide optional Kodak Professional 10/100 network interface card (network interface card) lets you tie your printer into networks using Ethernet cabling. Color Management The following interfaces are provided with the printer: •...
Operator’s Guide Printing Software The printing software developed for the 8660 printer is based on high- Printing Guide quality Kodak photographic printing methods. The color-rendering processes that evolved are highly sophisticated. This printing software allows you to access advanced printing options based on Kodak color Color Management science.
Setting up the 8660 Printer Operator’s Guide This chapter explains how to set up the 8660 printer. The steps are: Printing Guide • finding an appropriate location for the 8660 printer. • unpacking the 8660 printer. Color Management • loading the ribbon cartridge.
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Operator’s Guide Finding a Location for the 8660 Printer As you look for an appropriate location for the 8660 printer, keep the Printing Guide following guidelines in mind. Refer to “Site Specifications” for specific requirements. • Allow 2 inches (5 cm) on the left, right, and top sides for air flow and Color Management cooling.
We recommend that two people lift and carry the 8660 Accessories and Sup- printer. plies With two people on either side, lift the printer out of the carton. Customizing the Remove the 8660 printer from the plastic bag, and place it in the Printer desired location. CONTENTS INDEX SEARCH...
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NOTE: Save the packaging in case you need to ship the 8660 printer. Operator’s Guide Install the two ends of the wire form assembly in the round Printing Guide holes inside the print exit area. Print exit area Color Management...
Keep partially used ribbon cartridges in their original wrappers to Site Specifications protect them from dust and dirt when they are not loaded in the 8660 Accessories and Sup- printer. Dust and dirt specks on the ribbon show up as much larger plies spots on prints.
Loading the Ribbon Cartridge in the 8660 Printer Operator’s Guide The ribbon cartridge fits easily in the 8660 printer. There is only one way to correctly load the ribbon cartridge. Printing Guide Follow these steps to load a ribbon cartridge: Open the top cover.
Printing Guide Color Management Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660 NOTE: Images remain on the ribbon after printing. If you are working Printer with confidential documents, you may need to consider alternate Operating the 8660 ways of disposing of the ribbon to maintain security.
2 drive hubs on the right. Color Management Hubs Calibration Network Interface Guide Handle Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer Operating the 8660 IMPORTANT: Touching the dye patches could contaminate the ribbon Printer resulting in scratches on your prints. Troubleshooting Turn the spool with the bar code label until the ribbon is taut.
You must provide the necessary interface cables. Three power cords (for Printing Guide North America/Japan, Europe Continental, and Australia) are included. If you are using the 8660 printer outside of these areas, you may need to purchase a power cord.The 8660 printer has standard communication Color Management ports, and an Ethernet port is in place if the optional network interface card is installed.
Connecting a Parallel Cable Operator’s Guide To connect a parallel (Centronics) cable: Printing Guide Make sure that your computer is turned on . Connect the female end (no pins) of the cable to the 8660 printer’s parallel port. Color Management Calibration Network...
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Site Specifications Connect the power cord. Accessories and Sup- plies Press the power switch on the back of the 8660 printer. When READY Customizing the appears on the printer’s display panel, turn your computer on. Printer CONTENTS...
Network Interface Guide Storing Paper Introduction Follow these storage instructions to ensure the highest image quality: Setting up the 8660 • Store opened paper at temperatures below 77˚F (25˚C). Avoid exposure Printer to temperatures higher than 100˚F (38˚C). Operating the 8660 Printer •...
The paper tray adjusts to the size of the paper you are loading. Do not force paper that is too long or too wide into the tray. Color Management IMPORTANT: Use only the tray designed for the Kodak Professional 8660 thermal printer. Calibration Remove the paper tray.
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Color Management Paper width adjuster Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction Backstop Setting up the 8660 Printer Paper length adjuster Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting NOTE: Lift the backstop to hold 8.5 x 7 in. paper in position.The backstop should be in the down position for all other paper sizes.
Calibration sheets of paper in the paper tray. Network Interface Guide Install the paper tray in the 8660 printer. Introduction When SELECT PAPER appears on the display panel: Setting up the 8660 • Press the up and down arrow keys to scroll to the paper size you Printer installed.
Operator’s Guide About Printer Initialization When you turn the 8660 printer on, it initializes (starts up and performs a Printing Guide self-check) in about a minute. During this time, the power light on the display panel illuminates. When the 8660 printer is ready, READY appears on the display panel Color Management along with the ribbon and paper installed.
PROCESSING:TEST PRINT and PRINTING Network appear on the display panel. Interface Guide What’s Next? Introduction Load the CD that came with the 8660 printer, and install the printing Setting up the 8660 software. Printer Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications...
Operating the 8660 Printer Operator’s Guide This chapter provides the information you need to operate the 8660 Printing Guide printer. It includes: • looking at the display panel. Color Management • working with the printer settings. • printing from computer applications.
When the error light glows steadily, you may be able to correct the Customizing the problem yourself. If a system error message appears on the display Printer panel, turn the 8660 printer off and then back on. If the message persists, service is required. CONTENTS INDEX...
In combination with Setup/Select to scroll through the Setup menu. Site Specifications NOTE: If the 8660 printer is idle and a valid image is in the image buffer Accessories and Sup- (indicated by an asterisk), pressing Cancel erases the image.
If an asterisk is not displayed, a test print is generated. Press Cancel to delete the asterisk to print a test print. Calibration • To generate a test print when the 8660 printer is idle. • To begin printing after a mismatch occurs. Refer to “Ribbon Cartridge Network and Paper Size Mismatches”...
Interface Guide • Select Normal mode to support Introduction printable characters. Characters in Setting up the 8660 high ASCII range (128-255) are not supported. Printer Operating the 8660 • Select Binary mode to support high Printer ASCII range.
Color Management • Select <<---->> to enable the bi-directional parallel mode. Calibration Ports: Status • Select Yes to enable the Kodak bi- Parallel directional status reporting option. • Select No to disable the Kodak bi- Network directional status reporting option.
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Setting Options Description Printing Guide Default Ports: Target Specifies the SCSI address for the SCSI 8660 printer. Valid ID numbers are Color Management 0 - 7. Ports: Type • Select Sync for synchronous mode. Synchronous Calibration SCSI • Select Async for asynchronous mode.
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English Deutsch, appear in English, French, German, Color Management Espanol, Italiano Spanish, or Italian. Status Version • FW displays the 8660 printer’s Calibration software version. • HW displays the 8660 printer’s hardware version. Network Status Counts • Select Paper to display the number Interface Guide of pages that have been printed.
Working in Setup Mode Operator’s Guide To enter Setup mode: Press Setup when the 8660 printer is idle. Printing Guide To scroll through the settings: Press Print to scroll up and Cancel to scroll down. You scroll through the settings continuously.
Network Interface Guide Changing the SCSI ID If you wish to change the default value of 5 for the SCSI ID, do the Introduction following steps: Setting up the 8660 Press Setup. Printer Scroll to PORTS:SCSI. Operating the 8660 Printer Select an ID that is not in use on the SCSI bus.
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Operator’s Guide Working with Paper This section describes the paper used with the 8660 printer. It also lists Printing Guide handling and storage guidelines. Thermal paper looks and feels like photographic paper, but it is not light sensitive. The back is imprinted with the Kodak logo. The paper is shipped Color Management in 100-sheet packages.
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Operator’s Guide Kodak Thermal Paper Types, Sizes, and Image Sizes Maximum Image Type of Paper Paper Size Type of Ribbon Printing Guide Size Kodak Professional 8.5 x 7.0 Kodak Professional Ektatherm XLS print (216 x 178 mm) Ektatherm XtraLife Color Management...
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Operator’s Guide Kodak Thermal Paper Types, Sizes, and Image Sizes Maximum Image Type of Paper Paper Size Type of Ribbon Printing Guide Size Kodak Professional 8.27 x 11.69 Kodak Professional Ektatherm XLS print (210 x 297 mm) Ektatherm three-color Color Management...
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Operator’s Guide Kodak Thermal Paper Types, Sizes, and Image Sizes Maximum Image Type of Paper Paper Size Type of Ribbon Printing Guide Size Kodak Professional 8.5 x 12 Kodak Professional Ektatherm XLS print (216 x 307 mm) Ektatherm three-color Color Management...
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Operator’s Guide Kodak Thermal Paper Types, Sizes, and Image Sizes Maximum Image Type of Paper Paper Size Type of Ribbon Printing Guide Size Kodak Professional 8.5 x 14 Kodak Professional Ektatherm XLS print (216 x 358 mm) Ektatherm oversize Color Management...
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Operator’s Guide Kodak Thermal Paper Types, Sizes, and Image Sizes Maximum Image Type of Paper Paper Size Type of Ribbon Printing Guide Size Kodak Ektatherm 8.27 x 14 Kodak Professional XLS print paper / (210 x 358 mm) Ektatherm oversize...
For application-specific printing information, refer to the user’s guide for the application. Color Management • For information about printing with the 8660 printer, refer to the Printing Guide . Calibration The time it takes to print an image depends upon the application and the type of image being printed.
If the 8660 printer is on a network, the network configuration affects job scheduling. When the 8660 printer is on a network, it polls the ports in a round robin manner. When it receives a job, it stops polling until the job is Network complete.
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• Remove prints from the exit area ONLY AFTER the 8660 printer ejects Operator’s Guide them. • Do NOT put a print back into the paper tray. Doing so can cause jams Printing Guide and loss of completed prints. •...
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Keeping the 8660 Printer in Good Working Condition Printing Guide To keep the 8660 printer in good working condition: • Keep the 8660 printer clean. Keep the surrounding area vacuumed and Color Management litter-free. • Protect the 8660 printer from tobacco smoke, dust, sand, and liquid spills.
Operator’s Guide This chapter describes the problems you may occasionally have with the Printing Guide Kodak Professional 8660 thermal printer. It also tells how to resolve these problems.This chapter contains the following sections: • error messages and how to resolve them.
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The following are common error messages. Click on the error message to Interface Guide learn about the possible cause for the error message and a solution for the problem. Introduction • “CHANGE RIBBON” Setting up the 8660 Printer • “CLEAR PAPER PATH” Operating the 8660 • “CLOSE COVER”...
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Image size differences (for example, a large image size is requested but an oversize ribbon cartridge is not loaded). Change the ribbon Introduction cartridge, or press Cancel to cancel the job. Setting up the 8660 • Ribbon color differences (for example, black-only printing is requested Printer but a color ribbon is loaded).
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“White or multicolored spots appear on the prints” Setting up the 8660 Printer • “Smudges, smears and fingerprints” Operating the 8660 • “8660 Printer initializes but does not enter the READY state” Printer • “Paper does not feed” Troubleshooting Site Specifications •...
Operator’s Guide Clearing a Paper Jam Paper and ribbon may occasionally jam in the 8660 printer. Jams are Printing Guide typically identified by a CLEAR PAPER PATH message. Jams may occur in the following locations: Color Management Calibration Roller area...
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Completely remove the paper tray. Printing Guide Color Management Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer Reach in, and pull out the partially-fed paper. Operating the 8660 Install the tray in the printer. Printer IMPORTANT: Do not put partially-fed paper back into the paper tray.
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Clearing a Paper Jam from the Ribbon Cartridge Area Operator’s Guide Open and close the top cover to allow the 8660 printer to try to clear the jam automatically. Printing Guide Color Management Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660...
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Printing Guide Color Management Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction Lower the green paper path guides. Setting up the 8660 Printer Install the ribbon cartridge, and close the top cover. Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup-...
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Open the top door. If necessary, remove the ribbon cartridge. Printing Guide Color Management Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction If necessary, remove the ribbon cartridge. Setting up the 8660 Printer Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup- plies...
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Rotate the jam clearing wheel forward or back to clear the paper or Operator’s Guide ribbon. Jam clearing wheel Printing Guide Color Management Calibration Network Interface Guide Rollers Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup- plies Customizing the Printer CONTENTS...
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Operator’s Guide Remove the paper tray. Printing Guide Color Management Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction Remove the exit path. Setting up the 8660 Printer Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup- plies Customizing the Remove the paper from the exit path.
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Setting up the 8660 Printer Operating the 8660 Takeup spool Printer Troubleshooting Wind the ribbon until it is straight. Site Specifications Install the repaired ribbon cartridge in the 8660 printer. Accessories and Sup- plies Customizing the Printer CONTENTS INDEX SEARCH...
Never rub or wipe anything across the thermal head Color Management except when cleaning it. To clean the print head: Calibration Turn off the 8660 printer, and open the top cover. Network Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer...
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Wipe only the following areas. These areas are shaded on the illustration. Calibration • Guide bar • Heater line Network Interface Guide • Guide rod Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer Guide Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Heater line Site Specifications Guide Accessories and Sup- plies...
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It may be necessary to repeat Steps 2—5 several times to remove Color Management any artifacts. If you cannot remove the artifacts, call for service. Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup-...
Open the top cover. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. Discard it, or Color Management store it in its original box. Close the top cover. Calibration Put the 8660 printer in its original plastic bag to keep it clean during shipping. Network Interface Guide Pack the printer in its original box.
Operator’s Guide Getting Additional Help Your Kodak dealer is the best source for information about your printer Printing Guide and about purchasing supplies and accessories. In addition, technical support is also available on Kodak’s Web site at www.kodak.com. Call 1-800-23kodak (1-800-235-6325) from 9:00 a.m. to Color Management 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on regular business days.
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1 400-13000 Calibration Germany 711 406-0000 Italy 2 660-28710 Network Interface Guide Netherlands 3065-99911 Norway 66-81-81-81 Introduction Setting up the 8660 Spain 1 626-7101 Printer Sweden 8 580-23500 Operating the 8660 2 845122 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup- plies...
The bar code on the ribbon cartridge Check that the bar code is legible. If the cannot be read. message persists, service is required. Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup- plies...
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Check the level of the paper in the paper The maximum number of sheets that tray. should be installed in the paper tray is 100. Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup-...
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A paper jam occurred. Clear the paper path. Refer to “Clearing a Paper Jam”. Color Management Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup- plies Customizing the Printer...
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Possible Cause Possible Solution Printing Guide The top cover is open. Close the top cover. Color Management Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup- plies Customizing the Printer...
The paper tray is not in place. Check that the paper tray is inserted and seats correctly. Color Management Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup- plies...
The paper tray is empty. Load the paper requested. The wrong size paper is loaded. Load the correct size paper. Color Management Paper is jammed in the 8660 printer. Clear the paper path. Refer to “Clearing a Paper Jam”. Calibration...
The ribbon is torn or damaged. Repair the ribbon. Refer to Refer to “Repairing a Damaged Ribbon”. Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup- plies Customizing the...
Operator’s Guide 8660 Printer does not turn on Possible Cause Possible Solution Printing Guide The power is not on. Check that the power switch is in the “I” position. Color Management The cables and the power cord are not Check that the cables and the power cord connected securely.
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Color Management The 8660 printer is too warm. 1. Turn the 8660 printer off for 10 minutes to let it cool. Calibration 2. Consider moving the 8660 printer to a location where the temperature is lower.
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2. Verify that all the settings for the export module are correct. Calibration 3. Check the communication settings for compatibility between the 8660 printer and the host computer. Network Interface Guide Printer connections 1. Disconnect the cable, and make a test print.
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3. Clean the print head. Refer to “Cleaning the Print Head”. Calibration If the problem persists, service is required. Network Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup- plies Customizing the Printer...
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Possible Solution Printing Guide Dirt or dust has caused contamination. 1. Clean the 8660 printer and the surrounding area. Color Management 2. Move the 8660 printer away from room ventilation ducts or open doors. Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660...
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Handle paper and ribbon carefully. Refer Color Management contaminated the paper or ribbon. to “Handling the Ribbon” “Working with Paper”. Calibration Use only Kodak Professional Ektatherm XLS XtraLife ribbon. Network Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications...
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Operator’s Guide 8660 Printer initializes but does not enter the READY state Printing Guide Possible Cause Possible Solution Loose connections. 1. Disconnect and reconnect the interface Color Management cable. 2. Restart the 8660 printer. If the problem persists, service is Calibration required.
4. Check that the stiffener board is at the bottom of the paper tray. 5. Make sure that the paper tray is Network adjusted for the correct size paper. Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup-...
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Operator’s Guide 8660 Printer does not respond when you press buttons Printing Guide Possible Cause Possible Solution Printer conditions. 1. Make sure that the top cover is closed. Color Management 2. Remove and reinstall the paper tray. 3. Restart the 8660 printer.
Power Requirements Voltage/frequency Calibration US/Canada 90 to 250v/47 to 60Hz Network Europe 220/50Hz Interface Guide UK 240/50Hz Introduction Power consumption Setting up the 8660 Printer 250 watts maximum Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup- plies Customizing the...
Accessories and Supplies Operator’s Guide This chapter lists the accessories and supplies available for the Kodak Printing Guide Professional 8660 thermal printer and tells how to order them. Accessories Color Management Printer accessories are listed below. Purchase these items through your dealer or distributor.
Operator’s Guide Ribbon Cartridges The following ribbon cartridges are available for the 8660 printer. Printing Guide Purchase ribbon cartridges from your printer dealer or distributor. Color Management Ribbon Cartridge Type Catalog Number Kodak Professional Ektatherm XtraLife 110 4728 medium format ribbon...
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Operator’s Guide Paper The following paper sizes are available for the 8660 printer. Purchase Printing Guide paper from your printer dealer or distributor. Paper is shipped in 100- sheet packages. Color Management Kodak Professional Ektatherm Catalog Number XLS print paper Calibration 7.0 x 8.5 in.
Guidelines for Purchasing and Installing SIMMs Printer Operating the 8660 You may purchase 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64 MB memory modules and install Printer them in the 3 pairs of memory slots in your 8660 printer. Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup- plies...
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The memory slots in the 8660 printer are numbered J6—J11. Operator’s Guide Flash memory slots Printing Guide Color Management Parallel connector Calibration Network Interface Guide You may install any combination of SIMMs using the following guidelines: Introduction Setting up the 8660 •...
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Turn off, and unplug the 8660 printer. Color Management Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660 Remove the four screws on the back of the 8660 printer. Printer Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup-...
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Remove the back panel. Operator’s Guide Attach the wrist portion of a static strip to your wrist. Attach the other Printing Guide end of the strap to the metal frame of the 8660 printer. Color Management Calibration Network Interface Guide...
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Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer Hold the SIMM at a 45˚ angle, and gently tilt it back so that it snaps Operating the 8660 into place in the clips on each side of the slot.
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Plug in the printer, and turn it on . Color Management Verify that the power light on the display panel is lit. Calibration Network Interface Guide Introduction Setting up the 8660 Printer Operating the 8660 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Sup-...