Kodak 6805 manual Troubleshooting, Resolving Potential Problems

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6 Troubleshooting

Resolving Potential Problems

Problem

Description or Cause

Possible Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper jam; error light is on,

The paper is stuck in the

Clear the paper jam. See “Clearing a Paper Jam”

printer does not operate

printer.

on page 6-3.

 

 

 

Prints have linear streaks

The thermal head is dirty.

Clean the thermal head. See “Cleaning the

 

 

Thermal Head and Stripper Plate” on page 5-2.

 

 

If the problem persists, the heating element may

 

 

be damaged. Contact your KODAK

 

 

representative for service.

 

 

 

Prints have streaks made up of

The cleaning rollers are dirty.

Clean the cleaning rollers. See “Cleaning the

small dots

 

Cleaning Rollers” on page 5-3.

 

 

 

Print size or aspect ratio is not

The image file or printing

In your photo printing software application:

what you expected

options need to be adjusted in

Use the Fit to Page or Clip options (may not

 

your photo printing software

 

be offered by all photo printing

 

application.

 

 

 

applications).

 

 

 

 

 

Adjust the image size to match the paper

 

 

 

size.

 

 

Make sure the Portrait / Landscape setting

 

 

 

matches the orientation of the picture.

 

 

For details, see the photo printing

 

 

 

application online Help.

 

 

NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the image

 

 

 

resolution (dpi) to match the printer

 

 

 

resolution. The printer driver

 

 

 

automatically scales your image to

 

 

 

match the printer resolution.

 

 

 

Insufficient Memory errors occur

Your computer is low on RAM

• Minimize the number of images that are open

on your computer (not on the

and/or disk caching memory.

 

at the same time.

printer) after making a substantial

This can happen when you are

Purge the contents of the clipboard often.

number of prints

manipulating (rotating,

Close all applications except the photo

 

scaling, retouching, etc.)

 

 

printing software application.

 

high-resolution images (>72

 

 

• See the photo printing software application

 

dpi).

 

 

 

online Help for tips on memory optimization.

 

 

See page A-1for minimum and

 

 

 

recommended system requirements.

 

 

 

 

6-1

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Contents Kodak Photo Printer 6800 6 Kodak Photo Printer 6805 5 Kodak Photo Printer 6800/68056B8601 Product Overview Internal View with Ribbon Installed Kodak Photo Printer Page Table of Contents Index Package Contents Setting Up the PrinterRecommended Air Flow Clearances Before You BeginRemoving the Packing Material Installing the Print Catcher Installing the Trim TrayLoading the Ribbon Supply spool Bar code Lugs Notches Thumb wheel Connecting the Power Cable Connecting the CablesCable Turning On the PrinterLoading the Paper Operator panel displays the Cover Open message Making a Test Print Online User Guide Page Click Software Installing the Printer Driver SoftwareInstalling the Printer Driver Customizing Printing Preferences Uninstalling the Printer and Printer DriverCustomizing Printer Properties Select File Server Properties Page Calibrating the Printer Installing the Calibration SoftwareUsing the Calibration Utility Select Easy Cal Begin Browse to C/WINNT/Kodak/Plug-Ins Printing folder Click Select Printer Click Change Setup Following dialog box appears Click OK to close the dialog box Click Print Resolving Calibration Error Messages Uninstalling the Calibration SoftwareSDKColorMatch.dll SDKUsbCtrl.dllSoftware is unable to Jam on Making Prints Operating the PrinterHandling and Storing Prints Understanding the Operator Panel LightsPaper Rewind Using Setup Mode to Review Printer SettingsAccessing the Printer Settings Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the CabinetPerforming Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Thermal Head and Stripper Plate 90˚ Cleaning the Cleaning Rollers Cleaning the Platen RollerMaintaining the Printer Resolving Potential Problems TroubleshootingRibbon. See page 1-8or Resolving Operator Panel Error MessagesMethod Clearing a Paper JamRecovering from a Power Interruption System Requirements Printer SpecificationsAppendix a Important Printer Information Paper and Ribbon Printer SuppliesEnergy Star Partner Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit Print CatcherPacking and Transporting the Printer Getting Help Important Safety Information Appendix B Safety Regulatory InformationSafety Labels Safety Radio Frequency Interference Regulatory and Safety ComplianceDisposal Noise EmissionIndex Printer disposal, B-4printer driver Index

6805 specifications

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