Kodak 8670 PS Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Kodak Professional 8670 PS thermal printer
(8670 printer). This 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 about 75
seconds. Printed images are high-contrast and long lasting. Kodak
Ektatherm XtraLife ribbon (available in three-color or black) applies a
coating that protects images from fingerprints.

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Media and Image Size
The printer can print on the following sizes and types of Kodak Ektatherm
XLS print paper and transparency material.
Refer to “Kodak thermal paper types, sizes, and image size” for
illustrations of the maximum image size for each.
Media and Image Sizes
Paper/Transparency Size Maximum
Image Size Catalog Numbers
8.5 x 11 (216 x 279 mm) - A paper and
transparency material 8.0 x 8.93 (204 x 240 mm) 861 4364 852 6618
8.27 x 11.69 (210 x 297 mm) - A4 paper and
transparency material 8.0 x 9.6 (204 x 246 mm) 881 6514 850 3005
8.5 x 12 (216 x 307 mm) - A (long) paper and
transparency material 8 x 10 (204 x 256 mm) 868 4623 853 4059
8.27 x 12 (210 x 307 mm) - A4 (long) paper and
transparency material 8 x 10 (204 x 246 mm) 875 1596 871 7001
8.5 x 14 (216 x 358 mm) - A paper and
transparency material 8 x 12 (204 x 307 mm) 868 5699 852 9679
8.27 x 14 (210 x 358 mm) - A4 (xlong) paper and
transparency material 8 x 12 (204 x 307 mm) 807 5640 861 0651

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9.5 x 14 (241 x 358 mm) - paper only
—Photographic grade
—Commercial grade
—Publication grade
8.5 x 12
(216 x 307 mm) 867 7759 158 1198
881 1663
Media and Image Sizes
Paper/Transparency Size Maximum
Image Size Catalog Numbers

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Interfaces
Standard communication ports are provided. In addition, the optional
Kodak network interface card lets you tie your printer into networks using
Ethernet cabling.
The following interfaces are provided with the printer.
• IEEE-1284 Parallel
• SCSI
The following Ethernet interfaces are provided by the 10/100 MB network
interface card.
Ethernet Interfaces
Interface Type Version
EtherTalk Phase II
Novell NetWare The following versions of Novell NetWare for
Clients: NetX, VLM, and MSIPX.
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Printing Software
The printing software developed for the 8670 printer is based on high-
quality Kodak photographic printing methods.The color-rendering
processes that evolved are highly sophisticated. Using the drivers and the
export module allows you to access advanced printing options based on
Kodak color science.
The printing software is provided for use with the following operating
systems:
• Windows 3.11
• Windows 95
• Windows NT 4.0
• Macintosh 7.5.5 or later
Additional printer drivers are available through third party developers. For
third party products, refer to the
KODAK Third Party Digital Imaging
Solutions Catalog on the Kodak Web site at http://www.kodak.com.
Search on solutions catalog.
An export module is provided for use with the following operating
systems:
• Windows 95
• Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
• Windows NT 4.0 Server

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• Macintosh System 7.5.5 or later

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Setting up the Printer
This chapter explains how to set up the printer. The steps are:
• Finding an appropriate location for the printer
• Unpacking the printer
• Cleaning the printer
• Cleaning the print head
• Loading the ribbon
• Loading the media
• Connecting the cables
• Connecting the power cord and turning the printer on
• Checking the printer settings
• Making a test print
The software for the printer, which enables you to take full advantage of
the printer’s capabilities, is on the CD-ROM shipped with the printer. After
you set up the printer, you should install the software you plan to use.
For information on installing the software, refer to the
Quicksetup
information card that came with your printer.

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Finding a Location for the Printer
As you look for an appropriate location for the printer, keep the following
guidelines in mind. Refer to “Site Specifications”for requirements.
• Allow two inches (about 5 cm) on all sides of the printer for easy
access.
• Place the printer so that air flow is not blocked.
• Airborne dirt particles can cause image quality problems. Avoid placing
the printer in areas where ventilation ducts, open doors, or frequent
passers-by might expose the printer and media to high levels of debris.
The space requirements for the printer are shown below.

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Unpacking the Printer
The following items are included with the printer. If any are missing,
contact your dealer.
• Paper tray
• Power cords (3)
• Plastic dust cover
• Accessory kit with:
– 4 thermal head cleaning pads
– SCSI terminator
– Picker roller cleaning kit (includes 10 water pads)
– Protective cover (blue)
– CDs containing user’s guides in Spanish, French, German, and
English, in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. It contains Adobe
Acrobat software for accessing, viewing, and printing the guides
and the software for the printer. In addition, the CD contains
Kodak Professional ColorFlow ICC color connector software for
managing color reproduction, as well as PANTONE
®*
calibrated
pallets.
*PANTONE Inc.’s check - standard trademark for color reproduction and color reproduction
materials.

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To unpack the printer:
1. Remove the printer from the shipping carton.
CAUTION: The printer is heavy. We recommend that two people lift
and carry it.
2. Remove the printer from the plastic bag.
3. Remove the shipping tape from the printer cover.
shipping tape
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4. Carefully pull out the shipping pins.
CAUTION: Remove the shipping pins before you use the printer.
IMPORTANT: Save the packaging and the shipping pins in case you need
to ship the printer.
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Cleaning the Print Head
To avoid lines or streaks in your prints, clean the print head before using it
for the first time and whenever you replace the ribbon. If your site is
particularly dusty, you may need to clean the head more often.
CAUTION: Always use the cleaning pad provided with the ribbon
spool to clean the print head.
Never rub or wipe anything across the thermal head
accept when cleaning it.
To clean the print head:
1. Turn off the printer and open the cover.

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2. Remove the supply spool, and wrap it tightly upward. Remove the
take-up spool. DO NOT touch the ribbon.
3. Remove both spools, and stand them upright on a freshly cleaned
surface.
take-up spool
supply spool

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4. To clean the print head, first use the water pad and then use the
alcohol pad. With each pad, wipe along the heater line four times:
– Wipe the full length of the glass area (always in one direction).
– Use a clean part of the pad for each wipe.
– Apply firm, even pressure.
– Wipe the metal roller bar and rod as shown.
5. Allow the glass area to dry for about two minutes.
6. If reloading the ribbon
, load the supply spool first (with the bar code
on the left. If the ribbon gets dirty or is damaged, wind the take-up
spool ahead to the next clean magenta section.
If loading a new ribbon, refer to the instructions on the ribbon
package.
7. Close the printer cover, and turn the printer
On.
AVOID METAL
EDGE!
4x
metal roller bar
rod

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Loading the Ribbon
The ribbon provides dyes for printing images.The three-color ribbon
contains three dye patches: yellow, magenta, and cyan. Each three-color
ribbon contains enough dye to make 100 prints, except the three-color,
oversize, extra-life ribbon contains enough dye to make 85 prints.
The four-color ribbon contains four dye patches: yellow, magenta, cyan,
and black. Each four-color ribbon contains enough dye to make 85 prints.
The black ribbon contains only black dye patches. Each black ribbon
contains enough dye to make 150 prints.
Kodak Ektatherm XLS three-color ribbon / XtraLife media and Kodak
Ektatherm XLS black ribbon / XtraLife media contain additional patches
that protect images from fingerprints.

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Handling the Ribbon
•Hold the ribbon spools by the ends to avoid fingerprints.Fingerprints on
the ribbon web severely reduce image quality.
•Wear lint-free gloves when working with the ribbon.
•Do not expose the ribbon to direct sunlight, extreme heat, dust, or
liquids.
•Leave the printer cover closed except when you need to access the
inside of the printer.
Storing the Ribbon
For highest image quality, store ribbon as follows:
•Store unopened ribbon at temperatures below 77˚F (24˚C).
Avoid exposure to temperatures higher than 100˚F (38˚C).
•Wrap partially used ribbons in their original wrappers to protect them
from dust and dirt when they are not in the printer. Dust and dirt specks
on the ribbon show up as much larger spots on prints.

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Loading the Ribbon into the Printer
The ribbon fits easily in the printer. There is only one way to correctly
place the spools.
Follow these steps to load a ribbon:
IMPORTANT: Hold the ribbon spools by the ends to avoid fingerprints.
Also, wear lint-free gloves when handling ribbon spools.
1. Remove the old ribbon spools, and dispose of them.
NOTE: Images remain on the ribbon after printing. If you are working
with confidential documents you may need to consider alternate
ways of disposing of the ribbon to maintain security.
2. Clean the print head. Refer to “Cleaning the Print Head”for
instructions.
3. Remove the new ribbon spools from the box.
The supply spool is longer than the take-up spool. For new ribbons,
the supply spool is loaded with ribbon, and the take-up spool is
empty.
4. Push the left side of the take-up spool into the left side of the top
spool holder. (The holders are spring loaded.)
5. Match the notches in the take-up spool with the notches on the right
spool holder.
6. Insert the right side of the take-up spool into the holder.

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7. Hold the supply spool so that the adhesive strip on the ribbon is
facing you and the bar code is on the left.
8. Push the left side of the supply spool into the left side of the bottom
spool holder. (The holders are spring loaded.)
take-up spool
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9. Match the notches in the supply spool with the notches on the right
spool holder.
10. Insert the right side of the supply spool into the holder.
11. Remove the tape from the adhesive strip.
12. Hold any excess ribbon behind the adhesive strip.
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13. Pull the ribbon up carefully, and stick the adhesive onto the take-up
spool.
NOTE: Keep the ribbon as straight as possible.
14. Smooth the ribbon over the adhesive strip.
take-up spool
adhesive
ribbon
adhesive strip