Kodak 8500 manual Cleaning the Thermal Head

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Cleaning the Thermal Head

Cleaning the thermal head helps to eliminate lines and streaks on your prints.

CAUTION: Never rub or wipe anything across the thermal head except when cleaning it.

To clean the thermal head:

1.Turn off the 8500 printer, and open the top cover.

Introduction

Setting up the 8500 Printer

Operating the 8500 Printer

Troubleshooting

Site Specifications

Accessories and Supplies

CONTENTS

PRINTER DRIVER GUIDE

SEARCH

HELP

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Contents Users Guide Contents Operating the 8500 Printer Site Specifications Introduction About the 8500 printer Printer FeaturesAbout the online documentation Information Safety PrecautionsRisk of Electric SHOCK, do not Open Power Requirement When Transporting the Unit Do not Touch the Thermal Head Connecting Cables For Long Operating Life Other Cautions Paper and Image Sizes Paper and Image SizesPrinter Driver USB InterfacesSetting up the 8500 Printer Finding a Location for the 8500 Printer Unpacking the 8500 Printer Contents Printer Driver Guide Search Help Loading the Ribbon Cartridge Handling the RibbonStoring Ribbons Loading the Ribbon Cartridge in the 8500 Printer Contents Printer Driver Guide Search Help Contents Printer Driver Guide Search Help Connecting the Cables Connecting a Parallel Cable Connecting a USB Cable Storing Paper Handling PaperLoading the Paper Tray Remove the paper from the package Contents Printer Driver Guide Search Help Contents Printer Driver Guide Search Help Installing the Dust Covers If the 8500 Printer Does Not Initialize About Printer InitializationMaking a Test Print Operating the 8500 Printer 8500 printer display panel is shown below Looking at the Buttons and LightsContents Printer Driver Guide Search Help Working with Paper Kodak Thermal Paper Types, Sizes, and Image Sizes CAT No 203 x 254 mm Handling and Storing Prints Canceling the continuous printingContents Printer Driver Guide Search Help Keeping the 8500 Printer in Good Working Condition Cleaning the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Power Error Media Parallel USB Light Indications and How to Resolve ThemIf the Printer Does Not Operate Correctly Clearing a Paper Jam Clearing a Paper Jam from the Ribbon Cartridge Area Discard any partially-fed paper from the paper tray Clearing a Paper Jam from the Front Area Clearing a Paper Jam from the Back Area Repairing a Torn Ribbon Cleaning the Thermal Head Contents Printer Driver Guide Search Help Repacking the Printer Getting Additional Help Possible Cause Possible Solution Error light off, Media light redPaper Jam Error light red, Media light offError light red, Media light red Printing takes much longer than usual Printer does not turn onNothing happens when a job is sent White or multicolored spots appear on the prints White or colored lines and scratchesPaper does not feed Smudges, smears and fingerprintsPrinter does not respond when you press buttons Printer dimensions Printer SpecificationsPrinter weight Space RequirementsPower consumption Power RequirementsOperating Environment Voltage/frequencyAccessory Catalog Number AccessoriesRibbons Ribbon Type Catalog NumberKodak Professional Ektatherm Catalog Number Print paper Paper