Kodak Printe manual Error messages, Cartridge errors

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Error messages

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A yellow LED on the control panel lights to indicate error conditions.

When the yellow LED lights, check the display for messages which will help you determine the status of the printer and possible corrective action to take.

Cartridge errors

The printer automatically performs tests on the cartridges and uses the informa- tion to improve image quality, monitor cartridge life, and update the user with system status. Some tests are performed between prints and require no user input, while others require user input.

The following table shows cartridge-related error messages.

Error Message

Corrective Action

Unrecognized cartridge

Be sure the cartridge is the appropriate ENCAD

 

cartridge for your printer model. Your printer will

 

not work with cartridges from other models.

 

Remember, the printer is reading the value

 

programmed into the chip on the cartridge, it is not

 

actually detecting the cartridge type. Replace the

 

cartridge if necessary.

 

 

Cartridge end of life attained.

Replace cartridge. You can check cartridge status

 

by choosing Disp Cart Info from the Service menu.

 

End of cartridge life is indicated as 700ml.

 

 

Unrecognized ink type.

Be sure the cartridge is the appropriate ENCAD

 

cartridge for your printer model. Your printer will

 

not work with cartridges from other models. Ink

 

type information is stored on the cartridge chip. If

 

you are using a new type of ink which has been

 

introduced since you purchased your printer, you

 

will need to upgrade the printer's firmware to

 

accommodate the new ink type. Check ENCAD's

 

web site at www.encad.com for instructions.

 

 

When the cartridge error is displayed, choose Service Menu/Cartridge Info to get information about the cartridge. Press Utility Menu/Access Cartridge to move the cartridges out of the service station. After the cartridge has been replaced, cleaned, etc., press Access Cartridge again to return the cartridges to the service station.

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Contents Revision History Text P/NWarranty Claims VDE statement FCC Statement U.S.AMaterial safety data sheet General operating safetyIndustry Canada For your safety Other reference materials Manual conventionsContents Appendix C Technical information Appendix D Error messages Appendix a Installing additional memoryAppendix E Troubleshooting Appendix B Menu treePrinter setup Printing Obtaining quality resultsUse the right inks and media Caring for your ink and cartridges Choose the right mediaCaring for your media Use the right software Choose the correct printing modePrinting the settings Returning to the default settingsPrinter options Important notes about image size vs. dpiColor mode To choose the color modeChoosing quality mode options Choosing feed media options To choose print qualityMedia counter To enter a media length valueAuto-load delay To reset the media counterTo set auto-load delay To display the current valueSave media Defining user setupTo turn off Save Media Auto-WipeTo use a previously saved user setting To save user setupChoosing a language To choose a languageTo set LCD contrast Choosing ink optionsTo set ink reduction To set dry EOP To set the ink preheat timeUser Settings Default Other Options Printer default settingsPrinting To print a file using the Windows driverEnd of Print function Printing vector data Printing modesTo access HP-GL/2 features Accessing HP-GL/2 featuresPalette select To choose a palette typeControl RotationTo set control Reprints To rotate the imageTo make multiple prints Nesting To enable nesting Nest timeTo define nesting wait time Ink limit To enable the ink limitSimm installation Installing additional memoryAcceptable Simm sizes To remove the right coverTo remove the SIMMs To install the new SimmMain menu at a glance Menu treeFeed media menu Main menuSetup menu at a glance Bold indicates the default Utility menu at a glance Bold indicates the default Print Mode Setup menuHP-GL/2 Menu Ink Option Menu Utility menu Serial Comm Menu Bold indicates the defaultPrime menu Service Menu Bold indicates the default Media Roll Parameters Technical informationTechnical information C-2 Cartridge errors Error messagesMemory Errors TroubleshootingE Troubleshooting quick listIsolating problems Printer health File will not print Printer front view Ink cartridges do not fire properly Firmware Download Procedure Upgrade/Printer Refresh Overall print quality is poor Calibrate cartridges Data Transfer No output when printing from Unix Application Software Difficulty generating prints ranging from a to D size Calling for Help Customer Technical Support