Setting Up the Printer

Loading the Ribbon

For the KODAK Photo Printer 6800, have a KODAK Photo Print Kit 6800/4R or KODAK Photo Print Kit 6800/6R available. These kits contain the correct size ribbon for your printer. See Appendix A for details on the Photo Print Kits (sold separately).

For the KODAK Photo Printer 6805, have a KODAK Photo Print Kit 6805/3R available. This kit contains the correct size ribbon for your printer. See Appendix A for details on the Photo Print Kits (sold separately).

To load the ribbon into the printer:

1.Slide the cover release toward you, then open the upper cover carefully.

IMPORTANT: Cover does not open beyond a 90° angle.

CAUTION:

The thermal head becomes extremely hot during normal operation. Do not touch it.

2.If you are replacing a ribbon, remove the used ribbon from the printer.

 

NOTE: Images remain on the ribbon after printing. If you need to maintain

90˚

confidentiality, dispose of the used ribbon appropriately.

3.Insert your fingers into the holes in the plastic on the end of the ribbon. Remove the plastic cover from the ribbon.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the wrapper from the ribbon at this time.

Wrapper

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Kodak 6800 manual Loading the Ribbon