Part No. 4B1709User’s Guide
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Contents
Introduction v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Your Printer v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Image Sizes vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Host Interfaces vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printer Drivers and Export Modules vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fonts viii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About this Guide viii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Frequency Interference ix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regulatory Information x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Regulations xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Getting Started 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Contents 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Shipping Pins 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finding a Location 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Components of the Printer 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reviewing the Components 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching the Power Cord 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching the Interface Cable 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Thermal Head 1–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printer Media 1–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Ribbon 1–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Paper 1–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Transparency Material 1–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning on the Power 1–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Understanding the Display Panel 1–35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator Lights 1–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LCD Panel 1–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buttons 1–38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Printer 1–39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Setup Menus 1–39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a Language for the Display Panel 1–40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Defaults 1–40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifying Port Information 1–42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifying the Mode 1–46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making a Test Print 1–47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing from Computer Applications 1–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Job Scheduling 1–49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing Prints and Transparencies 1–50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Maintaining the Printer 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Supplies 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ordering Accessories and Supplies 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alcohol Cleaning Pads 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ribbon 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transparency material 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing Supplies 3–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ribbon 3–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transparency material 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4 Correcting Problems 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Understanding Error Messages 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mismatch Conditions 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ribbon Type Mismatch 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Receiver Type Mismatch 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Receiver Size Mismatch 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling for Humidity-related Paper Problems 4–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alternate Head Cleaning Instructions 4–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearing the Paper Path 4–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repacking the Printer 4–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Help 4–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A Printer Specifications A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Size A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Environment A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Space Requirements A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Requirements A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix B Customizing Your Printer B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding a Hard Disk for Font Storage B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Hard Drive B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Fonts B–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding More Memory B–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up for the Installation B–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening the Printer B–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Card B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Closing the Printer B–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction
About Your Printer
Thank you for purchasing the KODAK XLS 8400 PS Printer. This printer
will be referred to throughout this book as the XLS 8400 PS Printer.
The XLS 8400 PS Printer is a thermal dye diffusion device with superior
printing speed. It contains a 33 MHz MIPS RISC processor, has a
resolution of 300 pixels per inch (PPI), and prints at approximately 75
seconds per three-color page. Printed images are high-contrast and
long lasting.
A number of communication ports are provided on the printer. In addition
to these standard ports, the optional KODAK Network Interface Card
allows your printer to tie into networks using Ethernet cabling.
Printer Drivers and Export Modules were developed for the XLS 8400 PS
Printer based on high-quality Kodak photographic printing methods. The
color-rendering processes that evolved from this comparison are highly
sophisticated. Using the Printer Drivers and Export Modules allow you to
access advanced printing options based on Kodak color-science.
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Image Sizes
The XLS 8400 PS Printer can print on the following media sizes.
Paper/Transparency material size Maximum image size
8.5 x 11.0 / 216 x 279 mm 8.0 x 8.93 /
204 x 228 mm
8.27 x 11.69 / 210 x 297 mm
(A4)
8.0 x 9.6 /
204 x 246 mm
8.5 x 12.0 / 216 x 307 mm 8.0 x 10.0 /
204 x 256 mm
8.27 x 12.0 / 210 x 307 mm 8.0 x 10.0 /
204 x 256 mm
8.5 x 14.0 / 216 x 358 mm 8.0 x 12.0 /
204 x 307 mm
8.27 x 14.0 / 210 x 358 mm 8.0 x 12.0 /
204 x 307 mm
9.5 x 14.0 / 243 x 358 mm* 8.42 x 12.0 /
214 x 307 mm
*Transparency material is not available in the 9.50 x 14.0 size.
Host Interfaces
Centronics(Parallel) and LocalTalk host interfaces are standard with
the printer.
EtherTalk, NovellNetWare, and TCP/IP Ethernet interfaces are provided
through the optional Network Interface Card.
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Printer Drivers and Export Modules
Printing software for popular image-editing and desktop applications is
included with the printer.
The following packages are designed to be used with the
XLS 8400 PS Printer.
D KODAK XLS 8400 PS Printer Driver for MACINTOSH COMPUTERS
D KODAK XLS 8400 PS Printer Driver for MICROSOFT WINDOWS 3.1
D KODAK XLS 8400 PS Printer Export Module
for ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Software and MACINTOSH Computers
D KODAK XLS 8400 PS Printer Export Module
for ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Software and MICROSOFT WINDOWS 3.1
For information about installing and using these packages, refer to their
User’s Guide.
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Fonts
A set of 35 screen fonts is resident on the printer.
Refer to Appendix B,
Customizing your printer,
for more information
about fonts and font storage.
The following fonts are resident on the printer.
D Courier, Courier Oblique, Bold, Bold Oblique
D Helvetica, Helvetica Oblique, Bold, Bold Oblique
D Times Roman, Times Italic, Bold, Bold Italic
D Symbol
D Helvetica Narrow, Narrow Oblique, Narrow Bold, Narrow Bold Oblique
D ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book, Book Oblique, Demi, Demi Oblique
D ITC Bookman Light, Light Italic, Demi, Demi Italic
D ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic
D ITC Zapf Dingbats
D New Century Schoolbook Roman, Italic, Bold, Bold Italic
D Palatino Roman, Italic, Bold, Bold Italic
You can also attach an external disk drive to the printer for font storage.
Refer to Appendix B,
Customizing your printer,
for more information
about fonts and font storage.
About this Guide
This manual contains the information necessary for setting up and using
your XLS 8400 PS Printer. It consists of four chapters:
Getting Started; Maintaining the Printer; Supplies;
and
Correcting
Problems.
Additional information is provided in the appendices
Printer
Specifications,
and
Customizing Your Printer.
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Radio Frequency Interference
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
If it is not installed and used in accordance with the User’s Guide, this
energy may cause interference to radio and television reception.
This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the following:
This device meets FCC Class B emission limits for verification pursuant
to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission Rule of the
United States.
“The class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set
out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital
Apparatus”, ICES–003 of the Department of Communications.”
“Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioléctriques
applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la
norme sur le matriél brouilleur : “Appareils Numériques”, NMB–003
édicté par le minstre des Communications.”
D 47CFR Part 15 SubPart B (North American – USA) – Class B or
“meets Class B limits for verification”
D ICES–003 (North American – Canada) – Class B
D VCCI–2 (Japan) – Class B
Requirements of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC were met through
compliance with the following:
D EN50081–1 (European – EU) consists of: EN55022 (class B)
D EN50082–1 (European – EU) consists of: IEC 801 – 2/91 (ESD)
IEC 801 – 3/84
(rf immunity)
IEC 801 – 4/88 (EFT)
“Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.”
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Regulatory Information
The foregoing limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when operated in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular location. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or
television reception (determined by turning the equipment off and on),
you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
D Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
D Relocate the printer with respect to the receiver
D Move the printer away from the receiver
D Plug the printer into a different outlet so that the receiver and printer
are on different branch circuits
If problems persist, consult an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. You may also find the following booklet, prepared
by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: “How to Identify
and Resolve Radio–TV Interference Problems.” This booklet can be
purchased by contacting the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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Important
This equipment was tested using shielded interface cables. The use of
these cables is required to reduce the possibility of causing interference
to radio and television reception.
Das Gerät ist gemäß Amtsblattberfügung 243/91 funkenstört und wurde
der Deutschen Bundespost gemeldet. Kodak AG, Stuttgart.
DIESES GERÄT WURDE SOWOHL EINZELN ALS IN EINER ANLAGE,
DIE EINEN NORMALEN ANWENDUNGSFALL NACHBILDET, AUF DIE
EINHALTUNG DER FUNKENTSTÖRBESTIMMUNGEN GEPRÜFT. ES
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UNTER UNGÜNSTIGEN UMSTÄNEN BEI ANDEREN
GERÄTEKOMBINATIONEN NICHT EINGEHALTEN WERDEN. DER
BETREIBER IST FÜR DIE EINHALTUNG DER FUNKENTSTÖRUNGS
BESTIMMUNGEN SEINER GESAMTEN ANLAGE VERANTWORTLICH,
IN DER DIESES GERÄT BETRIEBEN WIRD.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following:
UL 1950
CSA 950
TUV EN60950
Safety Regulations
The following symbol has been placed on areas of the printer where
electrical shock is possible. Take extra precautions in these areas.
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1 Getting Started
Checking Contents
As you unpack your new printer, make sure the following items
are included:
Paper tray
Language kit
Included in this box:
SCSI terminator
Printer users guide (1)
Printer Drivers and Export Modules (3)
Software users guides (2)
Head cleaning pads (4)
Warranty card (1)
Power cord
Contact your place of purchase if any items are missing from the box.
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Removing the Shipping Pins
Shipping pins are used to ensure safe shipment of your XLS 8400 PS
Printer. Save the printer’s packaging and these pins in case you need to
ship your printer in the future.
CAUTION:Do not use the printer until you remove the shipping pins.
1. Remove the printer from the plastic bag.
shipping
pins
shipping
tape
2. Remove the tape from the printer cover.
3. Carefully pull out the shipping pins.
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Finding a Location
As you determine the best location for the XLS 8400 PS Printer, be
aware that certain connections and operations require access behind
and on the side of the printer. You should place the printer so that air
flow is not blocked. The following diagram illustrates the necessary
space requirements.
17
12
(plan for 20
1
/
4
to allow room for
opening cover)
24
(plan for 37
1
/
2
to allow room for
removing tray)
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.
NOTE:Allow two (2) inches (about 5 cm) on all sides of the printer for
easy access.
Refer to Appendix A,
Printer Specifications,
for more information about
site requirements.
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Components of the Printer
The following sections provide instructions for setting up your XLS 8400
PS Printer.
Reviewing the Components
Familiarize yourself with the printer components in the illustrations and
descriptions that follow.
Printer Front View
The components of the printer are shown below.
paper tray
display panel
Paper tray—the paper tray can hold up to 100 sheets of paper or
transparency material. One of three standard paper trays was provided
with your printer, based on your order. Optional trays are also available.
Refer to Chapter 3,
Supplies
for more information about paper trays.
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Display panel—the display panel indicates printer status and is
described in detail later in this chapter. You can select the language that
you would like to read on the display panel by using the setup menu.
The following languages are available: English, French, German, Italian,
and Spanish.
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Printer Back View
The back of the printer is shown below.
SCSI ports
LocalTalk port
Parallel port
power cord inlet
slot for optional
Network
Interface Card
Power cord inlet—one of four standard power cords is included with
your printer. The standard types are for North America/Japan, UK,
Europe Continental, and Australia. If you will be using the printer outside
of these areas, you may need to purchase a power cord.
Ports—a variety of ports is provided on the back of your printer. Ethernet
ports will be in place if the optional Network Interface Card is installed.
Parallel (Centronics) port
LocalTalk port
SCSI ports—these ports are active for external SCSI font disk drive
connections. A 50-pin submini SCSI terminator is included in the
printer package.
Ethernet 10BaseT and 10Base2 ports—these ports appear only when
the Network interface card is installed.
For more information about connecting the printer, refer to the “Attaching
the Interface Cable” section of this chapter.
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