Kodak 8650 Loading the ribbon, Handling the ribbon, Storing the ribbon, Setting up the printer

Setting up the printer

Loading the ribbon

The ribbon provides dyes for printing images.

Three-color ribbon contains three dye patches: yellow, magenta, and cyan. Each three-color ribbon, except the three-color, oversize, extra-life ribbon, contains enough dye to make 100 prints. The three-color, oversize, extra-life ribbon contains enough dye to make 85 prints.

Four-color ribbon contains four dye patches: yellow, magenta, cyan, and black. Each four-color ribbon contains enough dye to make 85 prints.

Black ribbon contains only black dye patches. Each black ribbon contains enough dye to make 150 prints.

KODAK EKTATHERM XLS Three-Color Ribbon / XTRALIFE Media and KODAK EKTATHERM XLS Black Ribbon / XTRALIFE Media contain additional patches that protect images from fingerprints.

Handling the ribbon

Handle ribbon as follows.

•Hold the ribbon spools by the ends to avoid fingerprints. Fingerprints on the ribbon web severely reduce image quality.

•Wear lint free gloves when working with ribbon.

•Do not expose the ribbon to direct sunlight, extreme heat, dust, or liquids.

•Leave the printer cover closed except when you need to access the inside of the printer.

Storing the ribbon

For highest image quality, store ribbon as follows. See the instructions on the package for more storage information.

•Store unopened ribbon at temperatures below 77°F (25°C). Avoid exposure to temperatures higher than 100°F (38°C).

•Wrap partially used ribbons in their original wrappers to protect them from dust and dirt when they are not in the printer. Dust and dirt specs on the ribbon show up as much larger spots on prints.

2-8 October 1997