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Kodak 8500 manual Light Indications and How to Resolve Them, Introduction, Contents, Search, Help

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Light Indications and How to Resolve Them

Light Indications and How to Resolve Them

The indicator lights become red when a problem has occurred. You must resolve any problems before you can print.

Click the following light indication links to learn more.

ERROR light off, MEDIA light red

ERROR light red, MEDIA light off

ERROR light red, MEDIA light red

			Light indications
	Status	POWER	ERROR	MEDIA	PARALLEL	USB
	Power OFF	Green	Green	Green	Green	Green
status	Initializing	Green	Green	Green	Green	Green
status	Online (Parallel)	Green		Green	Green	Green
Normal	Online (USB)	Green		Green		Green
Normal	Transferring data	Green		Green	Green	Green
	Offline (USB)	Green				Green
	Offline (Parallel)	Green			Green
	Printing	Green		Green	Green	Green
	Cancel continuous printing	Green	Green	Green	Green	Green
	Overheat Condition	Green	Green	Red
status	Door open	Green	Red	Red
status	Out of media (Ink sheet)	Green		Red
	Out of media (paper)	Green		Red
Error	Paper illegal	Green	Red	Red
Error	Paper jam or mechanical error	Green	Red	Red
	Paper size mismatch to image size	Green	Red	Red
	: LED on	: LED blinking		: LED off

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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Kodak 8500 Light Indications and How to Resolve Them, Introduction, Troubleshooting Site Specifications, Contents, Search

Contents

USERS GUIDE Setting up the 8500 Printer ContentsIntroduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and SuppliesIntroduction Setting up the Printer Operating the Printer TroubleshootingOperating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and SuppliesSite Specifications Troubleshooting contAccessories and Supplies Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 PrinterIntroduction About the 8500 printer Printer FeaturesAbout the online documentation Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Safety PrecautionsTroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTSTroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 PrinterCONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDEPROTECTIVE MEASURES POWER REQUIREMENTIntroduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and SuppliesTroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 PrinterCONTENTS WHEN TRANSPORTING THE UNITTroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 PrinterCONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDEINSTALLATION LOCATIONS CONNECTING CABLESIntroduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and SuppliesIntroduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer FOR LONG OPERATING LIFETroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTSIntroduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer OTHER CAUTIONSTroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTSPaper and Image Sizes Paper and Image SizesPrinter Driver Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer InterfacesTroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTSSetting up the 8500 Printer Finding a Location for the 8500 Printer Unpacking the 8500 Printer Hold the tab Handling the Ribbon Loading the Ribbon CartridgeStoring Ribbons Loading the Ribbon Cartridge in the 8500 Printer 4. Remove the new ribbon from its packaging Hubs Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Connecting the CablesTroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTSIntroduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Connecting a Parallel CableTroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies Connecting a USB Cable Storing Paper Handling PaperIMPORTANT Use only the tray designed for the 8500 printer Loading the Paper TrayCAUTION A SPACER FOR PROTECTION DURING TRANSPORT Loosen the paper before unpacking printing side 50 sheets blue cardboard reverse side logo side Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 PrinterCONTENTS PRINTER DRIVER GUIDEInstalling the Dust Covers If the 8500 Printer Does Not Initialize About Printer InitializationMaking a Test Print Operating the 8500 Printer Looking at the Buttons and Lights Use the buttons Working with Paper Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Kodak Thermal Paper Types, Sizes, and Image SizesTroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTSIntroduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Kodak Thermal Paper Types, Sizes, and Image Sizes ContTroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTSHandling and Storing Prints Canceling the continuous printingA relative humidity between 30% and 50% is ideal Keeping the 8500 Printer in Good Working Condition CAUTION NEVER USE ABRASIVES OR HARSH CHEMICALS TO Cleaning the 8500 PrinterThis chapter contains the following sections TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Site Specifications Light Indications and How to Resolve ThemIntroduction CONTENTSIf the Printer Does Not Operate Correctly Troubleshooting Setting up theSite Specifications Accessories andIntroduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Clearing a Paper Jam from the Ribbon Cartridge AreaTroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTSIntroduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer IMPORTANT Do not put partially-fed paper back into the paper trayTroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTSIntroduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Clearing a Paper Jam from the Front AreaTroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT Do not put partially-fed paper back into the paper trayIntroduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Clearing a Paper Jam from the Back AreaTroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTSRepairing a Torn Ribbon Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Cleaning the Thermal HeadTroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTS Wipe the full length of the area always in one direction Repacking the Printer Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Getting Additional HelpTroubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and Supplies CONTENTSPossible Solution ERROR light off, MEDIA light redPossible Cause Introduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 PrinterPossible Solution ERROR light red, MEDIA light offIntroduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and SuppliesPossible Solution ERROR light red, MEDIA light redIntroduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and SuppliesPrinting takes much longer than usual 8500 Printer does not turn onPossible Solution Possible SolutionPossible Solution Nothing happens when a job is sentIntroduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and SuppliesWhite or multicolored spots appear on the prints White or colored lines and scratchesPossible Solution Possible SolutionPaper does not feed Smudges, smears and fingerprintsPossible Solution Possible SolutionPossible Solution 8500 Printer does not respond when you press buttonsIntroduction Setting up the 8500 Printer Operating the 8500 Printer Troubleshooting Site Specifications Accessories and SuppliesPrinter Specifications Site SpecificationsPrinter dimensions Printer weightPower consumption Power RequirementsOperating Environment Voltage/frequencyAccessories Accessories and SuppliesAccessory RibbonsKodak Professional Ektatherm Paperprint paper Catalog Number