Kodak 1400 User manual

1400 Digital Photo Printer

KODAK PROFESSIONAL 1400
Digital Photo Printer
User’s Guide
P/N 4J2113_EN

Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York, 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2005
Kodak, Kodak Professional, and XtraLife are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

Setting up the 1400
Introduction
Troubleshooting
Site Specifications
Printer
Operating the 1400
Printer
Accessories and
Supplies
PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE
CONTENTS
HELP
Contents
User’s Guide
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Introduction
Printer Features
About This Manual
Safety Precautions
Paper and Image Sizes
Printer Driver
Interfaces
Setting up the Printer
Finding a Location for the 1400 Printer
Unpacking the 1400 Printer
Loading the Ribbon Carrier
Connecting the USB Cable
Handling Paper
Storing Paper
Loading the Paper Tray
Installing the Dust Cover
About Printer Initialization
Making a Test Print
Calibrating the Printer (Optional)
Operating the 1400 Printer

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Buttons and Lights
Working with Paper
Handling and Storing Prints
Keeping the 1400 Printer in Good Working Condition
Cleaning the 1400 Printer
Troubleshooting
Light Indications and How to Resolve Them
If the Printer Does Not Operate Correctly
Clearing a Paper Jam
Clearing a Paper Jam from the Back Area
Repairing a Torn Ribbon
Cleaning the Thermal Head
Repacking the Printer
Getting Additional Help
ERROR Light Off, MEDIA Light Red
ERROR Light Red, MEDIA Light Off
ERROR Light Red, MEDIA Light Red
1400 Printer does Not Turn On
Printing Takes Much Longer than Usual
Nothing Happens when a Job is Sent
White or Colored Lines and Scratches
White or Multicolored Spots
Smudges, Smears, and Fingerprints
Paper does not Feed

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Printer does not Respond when you Press Buttons
Invalid Ribbon Type
Site Specifications
Printer Specifications
Space Requirements
Operating Environment
Power Requirements
Accessories and Supplies
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Help
Navigating
Printing
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the KODAK PROFESSIONAL 1400 Digital Photo
Printer (1400 printer). The 1400 printer is a dye-sublimination device with
superior printing speed. Printed images are high-contrast and long lasting.
KODAK EKTATHERM XTRALIFE Ribbon applies a coating that protects
images from fingerprints.
The 1400 printer is the latest model of the KODAK PROFESSIONAL page size
dye-sublimination printers. These printers produce superb photographic prints
and proofs. The 1400 printer is easy to install and set up, and its interface is
compatible with virtually all computer environments.
Printer Features
The 1400 printer includes the following features:
Paper Sizes: The 1400 printer prints on a variety of paper sizes. 3-color
YMC ribbons can be used in the 1400 printer.
Resolution: The 1400 printer has a resolution of 301 pixels per inch (ppi),
and prints a page in about 90 seconds.
Printer Driver: The printer driver supports MAC OS X, WINDOWS 2000,
and WINDOWS XP Operating Systems.

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About This Manual
This manual consists of the following sections:
• Introduction—describes the 1400 printer, available papers, printer drivers
and interfaces.
• Setting up the 1400 printer—describes how to set up the 1400 printer.
• Operating the 1400 printer—contains information on maintaining the
1400 printer and working with the paper and ribbon.
• Troubleshooting—describes possible problems and how to resolve them.
• Site specifications—describes the 1400 printer specifications, space
requirements and operating conditions.
• Accessories and supplies—lists the accessories and supplies for the
1400 printer.

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Safety Precautions
The lightning flash symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert you to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute the risk of
electric shock.
The explanation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
you to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
The hot surfaces symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert you to the presence of a hot surface. Do not touch. This symbol appears
next to the print head.
WARNING:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
CAUTION:
There are no user or field serviceable components. Do not open
covers under any circumstances.

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WARNING:
HOT SURFACE
AVOID CONTACT WITH THE THERMAL HEAD. It becomes hot during
printing and may remain hot, causing injury. Touching the thermal
head or sensor may cause malfunctions due to static electricity. Oils,
salts, and moisture from your hands will contaminate the head and
may spoil the prints.
WARNING:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain
or moisture.
CAUTION:
Before connecting, read instructions.
IMPORTANT: This thermal printer contains lead. Disposal of lead may be
regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronics Industry Alliance: www.eiae.org.