Kodak 6900 User manual

User’s Guide for the
KODAK 6900 Photo Printer
and the
KODAK MOMENTS 6950 Photo Printer
October 2020
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Table of Contents
1Overview
System Requirements..................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Printer Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Printer Supplies ................................................................................................................................................1-3
Paper and Ribbon ......................................................................................................................................1-3
Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit ................................................................................................................. 1-4
Packing and Transporting the Printer.........................................................................................................1-5
Getting Help......................................................................................................................................................1-5
Online User Guide ...........................................................................................................................................1-5
2 Setting Up the Printer
Identifying Printer Parts - 6900 Printer.....................................................................................................2-1
Identifying Printer Parts - 6950 Printer ....................................................................................................2-2
Preparing the Printer for Use.......................................................................................................................2-3
Installing the 6950 Printer .....................................................................................................................2-3
Installing the Trim Tray...........................................................................................................................2-5
Removing the Trim Tray.........................................................................................................................2-6
Installing the Exit Tray on the 6900 Printer......................................................................................2-6
Connecting the Power Cord and the USB Cable ..............................................................................2-7
Turning On the Printer ..................................................................................................................................2-8
Handling and Storing the Paper and Ribbon............................................................................................2-8
Loading the Paper...........................................................................................................................................2-9
Loading the Ribbon.......................................................................................................................................2-16
Starting the Software Operator Control Panel...................................................................................... 2-21
Making a Status Print ................................................................................................................................. 2-22
3 Maintaining the Printer
Performing Routine Maintenance ...............................................................................................................3-1
Cleaning the Exterior ................................................................................................................................3-1
Cleaning the Thermal Print Head and the Peel Roller.....................................................................3-2
Cleaning the Platen and Pinch Rollers.................................................................................................3-4
Cleaning the Cleaning Roller .................................................................................................................3-7
4 Operating the Printer
Making Prints................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Handling and Storing Prints ......................................................................................................................... 4-1
Operator Panel Lights ...................................................................................................................................4-2
Printer Settings................................................................................................................................................4-3
5Troubleshooting
Resolving Operator Panel Status/Error Messages ...............................................................................5-2
Clearing a Paper Jam .....................................................................................................................................5-4
Clearing a Slitter Jam from the 6950 Printer ..........................................................................................5-8

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Repairing a Damaged Ribbon .....................................................................................................................5-11
Recovering from a Power Interruption ....................................................................................................5-14
Appendix A: Safety and Regulatory Information
Important Safety Information......................................................................................................................A-1
Safety Labels ...................................................................................................................................................A-2
Acoustic Level.................................................................................................................................................A-4
Disposal............................................................................................................................................................A-4
EU Reach ..........................................................................................................................................................A-5
EU Simplified Declaration of Conformance ............................................................................................A-5
Appendix B: Regulatory Compliance
United States....................................................................................................................................................A-1
Canada...............................................................................................................................................................A-1
Korea..................................................................................................................................................................A-1
China .................................................................................................................................................................A-2
China RoHS......................................................................................................................................................A-2
Brazil..................................................................................................................................................................A-3

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1 Overview
The KODAK 6900 Photo Printer / KODAK MOMENTS 6950
Photo Printer is a roll-fed printer that:
• Uses thermal dye-sublimation technology
• Provides a printing resolution of 300 dpi, continuous tone
• Produces single-sided prints in landscape, portrait, and
square layouts
• Offers satin and glossy finishes
• Has a cutter that cuts the paper horizontally
The 6950 Printer has two slitters that cut the paper vertically.
System Requirements
• Computer with WINDOWS 7, WINDOWS 8, or
WINDOWS 10 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
• USB High Speed (2.0) compliant host device
Printer Specifications
6900
Dimensions
Width 29 cm (11.42 in.)
Depth, with
exit tray
54.61 cm (21.5 in.)
Depth, without
exit tray
37.5 cm (14.76 in.)
Height 34.5 cm (13.58 in.)
6900 - Weight, without ribbon
and paper
17.46 kg (38.5 lbs)
6950
Dimensions
Width 29 cm (11.42 in.)
Depth 46 cm (18.11 in.)
Height 34.5 cm (13.58 in.)
6950 - Weight, without ribbon
and paper
18.7 kg (41.22 lbs)
Operating
environment
Temperature 15 to 35° C (59 to 95° F)
Relative
humidity
20 to 90% non condensing

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Overview
Power voltage/frequency
(auto detection in the
prescribed range)
100-240 V / 50-60 Hz
Power consumption Less than 5.0 Amps at 100V AC or
2.3 Amps at 240V AC
Print sizes—6R, borderless 2 x 6 in. (5.1 x 15.2 cm)
3 x 6 in. (7.6 x 15.2 cm)
4 x 6 in. (10.2 x 15.2 cm)
6 x 6 in. (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
6 x 8 in. (15.2 x 20.3 cm)
6 x 12 in. (15.2 x 30.5 cm)
6 x 14 in. (15.2 x 35.6 cm)
6 x 18 in. (15.2 x 45.7 cm)
6 x 20 in. (15.2 x 50.8 cm)
Print sizes—6R, bordered 4 x 6 in. - 3.5 x 5 in. (10.2 x 15.2 cm
- 8.9 x 12.7 cm) with border
6 x 6 in. - 5 x 5 in. (15.24 x 15.24 cm
- 12.7 x 12.7 cm) with border
6 x 8 in. - 5 x 7 in. (15.2 x 20.32 cm
- 12.7 x 17.8 cm) with border
Print sizes—5R, borderless 3.5 x 5 in. (8.9 x 12.7 cm)
5 x 5 in. (12.7 x 12.7 cm)
5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm)
5 x 10 in. (12.7 x 25.4 cm)
5 x 15 in. (12.7 x 38.1 cm)
5 x 20 in. (12.7 x 50.8 cm)
Print sizes—5R, bordered 5 x 5 in. - 4 x 4 in. (12.7 x 12.7 cm -
10.2 x 10.2 cm) with border
5 x 7 in. - 4 x 6 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm -
10.2 x 15.2 cm) with border
6950 slit print sizes 2.95 x 2.95 in. (7.5 x 7.5 cm)
3.25 x 2.75 in. (8.3 x 6.98 cm)
3.5 x 3.5 in. (8.89 x 8.89 cm)
3.5 x 5 in. (8.89 x 12.7 cm)
4 x 3.35 in. (10.16 x 8.47 cm)
5 x 5 in. (12.7 x 12.7 cm)
5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm)

Overview
October 2020 1-3
Printer Supplies
Go to www.kodakalaris.com/go/printerupdates for information on
ordering supplies.
Paper and Ribbon Paper and ribbon are sold separately.
IMPORTANT: For best results, replace the paper and ribbon at the
same time. Used ribbon is safe for land-fill disposal. Do
not recycle used ribbon.
* The paper roll contains a small amount of additional paper to
allow for the extra feed when loading the paper.
** Paper and ribbon rolls contain material to make the stated print
quantity. Actual number of prints will vary depending on mix of
6 x 8 in. and 4 x 6 in. prints produced.
KODAK Photo Print Kit 6900 / 6800 / 6R Specifications
Storage
specifications
40-85° F (5-30° C)
60% relative humidity or lower
Capacity* 750 - 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, paper, and
ribbon** or
375 - 6 x 8 in.(15 x 20.3 cm) prints, paper, and
ribbon**
Paper and ribbon
width
6 in. (15 cm)
Ribbon patch length 8 in. (20.3 cm)

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* The paper roll contains a small amount of additional paper to
allow for the extra feed when loading the paper.
** Paper and ribbon rolls contain material to make the stated print
quantity. Actual number of prints will vary depending on mix of
3.5 x 5 in. and 5 x 7 in. prints produced.
Thermal Printer Cleaning
Kit
Use the KODAK Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit when performing
routine maintenance on the printer (see page 3-2).
CAUTION:
Alcohol is a flammable liquid. It can cause eye irritation and
dry skin. Wash your hands with soap and water following
any maintenance procedures where you use alcohol pads.
KODAK Photo Print Kit 6900 / 6800 / 5R Specifications
Storage
specifications
40-85° F (5-30° C)
60% relative humidity or lower
Capacity* 750 - 3.5 x 5 in. (8.9 x 12.7 cm) prints, paper,
and ribbon** or
375 - 5 x 7 in.(12.7 x 17.8 cm) prints, paper,
and ribbon**
Paper and ribbon
width
5 in. (12.7 cm)
Ribbon patch length 8 in. (20.3 cm)
KODAK Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit
Catalog Number 172-1117
Contents 10 individually packaged alcohol pads

Overview
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Packing and Transporting the Printer
CAUTION:
The 6900 Printer weighs approximately 17.46 kg (38.5 lbs).
The 6950 Printer weight 18.7 kg (41.22 lbs). Use caution
when moving the printer. Shipping the printer with paper
and ribbon installed can cause damage to the printer.
1. Remove the paper and ribbon from the printer.
2. Remove the:
• exit tray - if installed
•trimtray
3. Repack the printer, trim tray, and exit tray in the original
packing box. See the packing/unpacking instructions included
with the box.
Getting Help
Help with your printer is available from the following sources:
•“Chapter 5 Troubleshooting” in this user’s guide
• Service and Support
Online User Guide
For the latest user guides:
1. Go to www.kodakalaris.com/go/printerupdates.
2. Select:
•Standalone Printers
• the KODAK 6900 Photo Printer or KODAK MOMENTS
6950 Photo Printer from the drop-down menu
• the document that you wish to view from the drop-down
menu
• your language
3. Click the link for the guide.
Note: The Guides are in PDF format; ADOBE ACROBAT Reader
is required to read them. Follow the on-screen directions
to install ADOBE ACROBAT Reader if you do not already
have it installed on your system.

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2 Setting Up the Printer
Identifying Printer Parts - 6900 Printer
1. Door latch
2. Paper flange with gear (light green)
3. Paper flange without gear (black)
4. Exit tray
5. Trim Tray
1
4
5
3
2

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Setting Up the Printer
Identifying Printer Parts - 6950 Printer
1. Door latch
2. Paper flange with gear (dark green)
3. Paper flange without gear (dark gray)
4. Trim tray
5. Diverter
2
3
4
5
1

Setting Up the Printer
October 2020 2-3
Preparing the Printer for Use
CAUTION:
The 6900 Printer weighs approximately 17.46 kg (38.5 lbs).
The 6950 Printer weighs 18.7 kg (41.22 lbs). Use caution
when moving the printer.
Note: Keep the carton and packaging in case you ever need to
transport the printer.
Installing the 6950 Printer Complete these steps only if you have a 6950 Printer. To prevent
tipping, make sure that you install the rear bracket on the printer.
If you are installing the printer in a KODAK MOMENTS Cabinet,
follow the instructions packed with the cabinet.
CAUTION:
The 6950 Printer weight 18.7 kg (41.22 lbs). Use caution
when moving the printer.
CAUTION:
TIPPING RISK—To prevent the 6950 Printer from tipping,
make sure the front bracket does not overhang the edge of
the table.
1. Place the printer in the appropriate location. Make sure that
you place the printer on a table or counter top so that the
front bracket does not overhang the edge of the table.

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2. Install:
•Rearbracket
•1screw
• 1 washer and screw
Rear bracket

Setting Up the Printer
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Installing the Trim Tray
1. Insert the trim tray on the front of the printer:
• Tilt the top of the trim tray inward.
• If you have the 6950 Printer, make sure that the diverter
goes inside of the front compartment of the trim tray.
• Push in the bottom of the trim tray.
Note: If the trim tray is not inserted properly, a paper jam can
occur.
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6900 Printer
6950 Printer
Trim Tray
Trim Tray
Diverter

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Removing the Trim Tray
1. Lift up on the bottom of the trim tray.
2. Pull the trim tray out from the front of the printer.
Installing the Exit Tray on
the 6900 Printer
1. Install the exit tray.
Exit Tray

Setting Up the Printer
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Connecting the Power Cord
and the USB Cable
If you received more than one power cord with your printer, make
sure to use the correct power cord for your region.
1. Move the power switch to the Off ( ) position.
CAUTION:
The power outlet must be grounded. An ungrounded outlet
can cause fire, electric shock, or harmful interference to
nearby electrical devices.
2. Connect the power cord to the power connector on the back
of the printer and to a grounded power outlet.
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.
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Power Cord
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USB Cable

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Turning On the Printer
Move the power switch to the On ( | ) position.
On the operator panel, the Power light illuminates.
To turn off the printer, move the power switch to the Off ( )
position.
Handling and Storing the Paper and Ribbon
For the best quality prints, carefully handle and store the paper
and ribbon.
• To avoid fingerprints, handle the ribbon by the spool ends and
the paper by the edges. Do not touch the ribbon material or
the glossy sides of the paper.
• Store the paper and ribbons away from direct sunlight, at a
temperature of 30° C (86° F) or lower and a relative humidity
of 60% or lower.

Setting Up the Printer
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Loading the Paper
Make sure that you have the appropriate media kit available (see
“Printer Supplies” on page 1-3).
1. Make sure that the power switch is in the On ( | ) position.
2. Remove the exit tray (if installed).
3. Remove and empty the trim tray.
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Exit Tray

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4. Pull the latch on the front door.
5. Carefully lower the door until it is fully open.
Door