Kodak 4800 manual Cannot draw ink during initial siphon

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Reference Guide

Remove the cutter from the left side of the carriage and check it for visible damage. Make sure cutter version 3 (or newer) is installed (see the figure below).

3

Check the shaft for visible damage (carriage moves back and forth on it during operation).

Clean the shaft with a lint free cloth and isopropyl alcohol (let it dry completely before trying to operate the printer).

Check the belt for visible damage such as fraying and pieces coming off it.

Check the trailing cable (cable that moves during printer operation) for visible dam- age.

Check whether the idler assembly (located at the left end of the belt) moves freely. Check whether it is cracked or broken.

Cannot draw ink during initial siphon

Check that the quick release fitting connection to the ink reservoir is secure.

Check whether contaminants have blocked the ink delivery lines. If necessary, flush the lines with distilled water, then reprime.

Check that the quick release valve on the carriage for that cartridge is in the down position. Raising the valve shuts off the flow of ink.

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Check that ink reservoirs are full.

Check ink delivery system for leaks in the lines, at the tubing connection, and at the quick connect coupling to the reservoir. If leaks cannot be stopped, call Technical Support.

Check that the quick release valve on the carriage for that cartridge is in the down position. Raising the valve shuts off the flow of ink.

Troubleshooting E-5

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Contents Reference Guide Warranty FCC Statement U.S.A Vcci Japan VDE statementIndustry Canada Printer Disposal Material safety data sheetGeneral operating safety Other reference materials Dryer safetyManual conventions Contents Installing additional memory Introduction1 Printing with 4800 Series printersCaring for Media Obtaining quality resultsUse the Correct Inks and Media Caring for your ink and cartridges Operating EnvironmentChoose the correct printing mode Choose the right mediaCaring for your media Use the right softwareNine Factors that Affect Print Quality Original Image TypeScanner Type Scan ResolutionOriginal Image Clarity and Color Post Scanning Color Correction and Sharpening RIP Color Profile RIP Diffusion/Dither PatternsInk and Media Cartridge Preparation and AlignmentTo choose the cartridge set Printer optionsCartridge set Choosing print mode options DPIColor mode To choose the color modeQuality modes To choose print qualityDots per inch To choose dpiPrint passes To change the number of passesCarriage speed To set the carriage speedPrint direction To change the print directionChoosing feed media options End of mediaTo enter a media length value To set end of mediaMedia counter To reset the media counter To display the current valueTo print the current value Choosing paper optionsSupply Type To choose supply typeMedia standard To choose the media standardMedia Sizes and Maximum Printing Areas for Rollfeed Media Media Sizes and Maximum Printing Areas for Sheet Media Margins Cut sheet maximum printing areaAuto-Load Delay To set auto-load delayTo set margins Auto-CutAuto-Cut Delay To set Auto-Cut DelayDelay Status To reset counter to zero and initiate Auto-CutDefining user setup To save user setupSave Media To turn off Save MediaTo use a previously saved user setting Choosing a languageTo choose a language Choosing ink optionsPress Setup Menu/Paper Option Menu/Auto-Wipe To turn on the wiperTo set LCD contrast To set the dryerLCD Contrast Printing the settings Returning to the default settingsPrinter Default Settings User Settings Default Other OptionsAccessing HP-GL/2 features To access HP-GL/2 featuresHP-GL/2 options Printing vector dataControl Palette selectTo choose a palette type To set control RotationTo rotate the image ReprintsNesting Ink reductionTo set ink reduction To enable nesting Nest wait timeTo enable the ink limit To define nesting wait timeInk limit HP-GL/2 Test FileInstalling additional memory Dimm installationAcceptable Dimm sizes To remove the right coverTo install the new Dimm To remove the DimmTechnical information Media Roll ParametersTechnical information B-2 Menu tree Main menu at a glanceL l Main menuL l Feed media menuSetup menu at a glance English, MetricSetup menu Print Mode Menu L l HP-GL/2 Menu User Setup Menu L l 32.00 34.00 33.00 default Utility menu at a glanceUtility menu Calibration Menu Service Menu Cartridge Errors Error messagesError Messages Following table shows cartridge-related error messages Isolating problems TroubleshootingETroubleshooting quick list Printer Health Be sure the paper feed option is set to Takeup Fore Performing this Step Cannot draw ink during initial siphon Ink cartridges do not fire properly Ink spills on the flex cable Overall print quality is poor Calibrate cartridges Steps to Minimize Ghosting Parasitic Suppression Perform color calibration. See the Quick Start Guide Data Transfer Troubleshooting E-13 Application Software Calling for Help Customer Technical Support
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4800 specifications

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