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Kodak D4600 User Manual

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D4600 Duplex Photo Printer
User's Guide
April 2014

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  • Page 1 D4600 Duplex Photo Printer User’s Guide April 2014...
  • Page 2 TM/MC/MR Licensed from Eastman Kodak Company: Kodak Kodak Alaris Inc. 2400 Mount Read Blvd., Rochester, N.Y. 14615 © 2014 Kodak Alaris Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. P/N 4J8241...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Setting Up the Printer Package Contents............................1-1 Preparing the Printer for Use ........................1-2 Installing the Front Door Waste Bin, Exit Tray, and Exit Tray Waste Bin........1-2 Connecting the Power Cable and the USB Cable................1-3 Turning On the Printer ..........................1-4 Handling and Storing the Paper and Ribbon....................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Appendix B: Safety and Regulatory Information Important Safety Information ........................B-1 Safety Labels ..............................B-2 Regulatory and Safety Compliance ......................B-4 Safety ................................B-4 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ....................B-4 Disposal...............................B-5...

  • Page 5: Setting Up The Printer Package Contents

    Setting Up the Printer Package Contents The KODAK D4600 Duplex Photo Printer is packaged with the following items: 1. Top cover 2. Operator panel 3. Release button 4. Paper flange with gear (yellow) 5. Paper flange without gear (black) 6. Ribbon cassette 7.

  • Page 6: Preparing The Printer For Use

    Setting Up the Printer Preparing the Printer for Use CAUTION: The printer weighs approximately 30 kg 66.14 lbs). Use caution when moving the printer. NOTE: Keep the carton and packaging in case you ever need to transport the printer. Installing the Front Door Waste Bin, Exit Tray, and Exit Tray Waste Bin 1.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Power Cable And The Usb Cable

    Setting Up the Printer 3. Install the exit tray. Slide it downward into the four slots on the printer. Connecting the Power Cable and the USB Cable If you received more than one power cable with your printer, make sure to use the correct power cable for your country. 1.

  • Page 8: Turning On The Printer

    Setting Up the Printer 3. Connect the USB cable (not included) to the USB connector on the back of the printer and to the USB connector on the computer. Turning On the Printer Move the power switch to on ( | ). On the operator panel, the orange Power light illuminates.

  • Page 9: Loading The Ribbon

    Setting Up the Printer Loading the Ribbon Make sure you have the KODAK D4600S Duplex Photo Ribbon or KODAK D4600L Duplex Photo Ribbon available (see “Printer Supplies” on page A-2). 1. Make sure the power switch is turned on ( | ).
  • Page 10 Setting Up the Printer 8. Load the new ribbon into the cassette: a. Remove the plastic wrapper from the new ribbon. Do not remove the paper band. b. Place the supply spool in the cassette on the side with the yellow label.

  • Page 11: Loading The Paper

    13. Insert the cassette until it clicks into place. 14. Close the top door. 15. Close the front of the printer. Loading the Paper Make sure you have the KODAK D4600 Photo Paper available (see “Printer Supplies” on page A-2).
  • Page 12 Setting Up the Printer 3. Remove and empty the exit tray waste bin. NOTE: To keep your prints dust-free and to prevent paper jams, empty the waste bin each time you replace the paper. 4. Remove the front door waste bin: a.
  • Page 13 Setting Up the Printer 7. Squeeze the tabs at the end of the spool to remove the flanges. Save the flanges from the used paper roll. 8. Remove the plastic wrapper from the new paper roll. Do not remove the tape from the new paper roll. 9.
  • Page 14 Setting Up the Printer The ribbon must be loaded into the printer (see “Loading IMPORTANT: the Ribbon” on page 1-5) before the paper automatically loads and advances. 13. Feed the paper between the rollers until the light in the printer turns green.

  • Page 15: Making A Test Print

    Setting Up the Printer Making a Test Print Make a test print to check that the printer is installed and set up correctly. 1. On the operator panel, press Menu until Printer_Info appears. 2. Press + until Test_Prints appears. 3. Press Enter. 4.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Operator Panel Buttons

    Operating the Printer Operator Panel Buttons Button Menu To enter Setup Mode. Menu scroll To scroll through printer settings. Setting To scroll forward or backward through options setting options. scroll Enter To initiate an action or accept a change. April 2014...

  • Page 19: Printer Settings

    Operating the Printer Printer Settings Use the operator panel buttons to review and change printer settings. 1. Press Menu to enter Setup Mode. 2. Press +/- to scroll through selections. 3. Press Enter to initiate an action or accept a change. 4.

  • Page 21: Maintaining The Printer

    Maintaining the Printer To ensure good printer performance and high-quality prints, make sure the KODAK D4600 Duplex Photo Printer and its environment are clean and dust free. Performing Routine Maintenance To maintain good print quality, clean the exterior (see page...

  • Page 22: Removing The Exit Tray And The Exit Tray Waste Bin

    Maintaining the Printer Removing the Exit Tray and the Exit Tray Waste Bin 1. Lift to remove the exit tray waste bin. 2. Empty the exit tray waste bin. NOTE: To keep your prints dust-free and to prevent paper jams, empty the waste bin each time you replace the paper.

  • Page 23: Removing The Front Door Waste Bin

    Maintaining the Printer Removing the Front Door Waste Bin 1. Remove the front door waste bin: a. Grasp the waste bin by the handle. b. Pull the waste bin towards you. Lift it up and out of the printer. 2. Empty the waste bin. NOTE: To keep your prints dust-free and to prevent paper jams, empty the waste bin each time you replace the paper.

  • Page 24: Cleaning The Filters

    Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Filters 1. Loosen the thumb screws for both filters on the back of the printer. 2. Remove the filters from the frames. 3. Carefully vacuum both sides of the filters. 4. Gently wipe the back of the printer with a damp cloth. April 2014...
  • Page 25 Maintaining the Printer 5. Insert the filters into the frames. 6. Install the filters: • Insert the filters on the back of the printer. • Tighten the thumb screws. April 2014...

  • Page 26: Cleaning The Thermal Print Head And The Peel Roller

    Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Thermal Print Head and the Peel Roller 1. Make sure the power switch is turned off ( ). 2. Remove the exit tray and the exit tray waste bin (see “Removing the Exit Tray and the Exit Tray Waste Bin” on page 3-2).
  • Page 27 Maintaining the Printer 6. Use another clean alcohol pad to wipe the peel roller. Rotate the peel roller while wiping to clean all of the roller surface. 7. Allow the alcohol to dry completely (about five minutes) before you resume printing. Peel roller 8.

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Platen And Pinch Rollers

    Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Platen and Pinch Rollers 1. Make sure the power switch is turned off ( ). 2. Remove the exit tray and the exit tray waste bin (see “Removing the Exit Tray and the Exit Tray Waste Bin” on page 3-2).
  • Page 29 Maintaining the Printer 8. Remove a new alcohol pad from its packaging. Wipe the Pinch roller rubber section of the pinch roller with the pad. 9. Rotate the roller to clean the entire surface. 10. Allow the alcohol to dry completely (about five minutes) before you resume printing.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Description or Cause Possible Solution Sections of the image are not printed. • Platen rollers are dirty. 1. Clean the platen rollers (see page 3-8). • Pinch rollers are dirty. 2. Clean the pinch rollers (see page 3-8). Paper surface is scratched.

  • Page 32: Resolving Operator Panel Status/Error Messages

    Data transfer stops and the operator panel displays Data error. Resolving Operator Panel Status/Error Messages Refer to the following table to resolve errors that appear on the operator panel. If the error persists, contact KODAK Service and Support. Message Description or Cause...
  • Page 33 Mecha Error it to warm up. If the error persists, contact Sensor Error KODAK Service and Support. Have available: TempSensErr • error code number. • printer model number and serial number (shown on the data plate on the back of the printer).

  • Page 34: Clearing A Paper Jam

    Troubleshooting Clearing a Paper Jam If a Paper Jam message appears on the operator panel, follow this procedure on the printer. 1. Make sure the power switch is turned on ( | ). 2. Remove the exit tray from the front of the printer. 3.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting CAUTION: To prevent damage to the printer, do not pull abruptly on the paper. 6. Manually rewind the paper onto the roll. CAUTION: The thermal print head becomes extremely hot during normal operation, and fingerprints can damage it. Never CAUTION: HOT touch the thermal print head.

  • Page 36: Recovering From A Power Interruption

    Troubleshooting Recovering from a Power Interruption CAUTION: If the printer loses power while printing, the printer stops with the thermal print heads positioned against the platen rollers. The platen rollers could become damaged if the thermal print heads are left in this position. If a power outage occurs: 1.

  • Page 37: Appendix A: Additional Information System Requirements

    Appendix A: Additional Information System Requirements • Computer with WINDOWS XP SP3, WINDOWS VISTA, or WINDOWS 7 Operating System • Minimum 1.0 GHz CELERON Microprocessor • Minimum memory requirement is determined by your operating system • Minimum 2 GB of available hard disk space •...

  • Page 38: Printer Supplies

    For best results, replace both the paper and ribbon at the IMPORTANT: same time. Used ribbon is safe for land-fill disposal. Do not recycle used ribbon. KODAK D4600S Duplex Photo Ribbon Catalog Number 177-0973 Contents 2 ribbons—25.4 cm (10 in.) Capacity* 300 20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 in.) prints...

  • Page 39: Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit

    Additional Information Thermal Printer Cleaning Use the KODAK Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit when performing routine maintenance on the printer (see page 3-6). KODAK Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit Catalog Number 172-1117 Contents 10 individually packaged alcohol pads CAUTION: Alcohol is a flammable liquid. It can cause eye irritation and dry skin.

  • Page 41: Appendix B: Safety And Regulatory Information Important Safety Information

    Consult the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet prior to use. In case of emergency, use the contact telephone number listed in Section 1 of the Safety Data Sheet. For non-emergency information, email Kodak Alaris at "kes@kodak.com". April 2014...

  • Page 42: Safety Labels

    Safety and Regulatory Information Safety Labels Please observe the important safety warnings that are posted on the printer. CAUTION: SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN. April 2014...
  • Page 43 Safety and Regulatory Information CAUTION: HOT SURFACE—To prevent burns, use caution in these areas. April 2014...

  • Page 44: Regulatory And Safety Compliance

    Safety and Regulatory Information Regulatory and Safety Compliance Safety Complies with UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 EN 60950-1 IEC 60950-1 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 45: Disposal

    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 KODAK Service and Support or refer to www.kodak.com/go/recycle for additional information on the collection and recovery programs available for this product.

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