Large Format 4800 Series Inkjet PrintersReferenceGuide

Introduction 1-2Reference GuideFeaturing a continuous-feeding ink system which uses 500ml reservoirs for each color,you never have to worry about r

Introduction 1-3Reference GuideOperating EnvironmentThese media work best in an environment ranging from 68 to 82° F (20 to 28° C) at 30 to70% rela

Introduction 1-4Reference GuideChoose the right mediaYou can rely on KODAK PROFESSIONAL media for rich, vivid images across theentire color spectru

Introduction 1-5Reference GuideNine Factors that Affect Print QualityUnderstanding all the factors that contribute to print quality is the only way

Introduction 1-6Reference Guide2. Original Image Clarity and ColorThe quality of the original photograph, transparency, or digital file plays a key

Introduction 1-7Reference GuideDO NOT USE INTERPOLATED RESOLUTION OF YOUR SCANNER TO COM-PUTE IMAGE SIZEMost 300 dpi scanners can interpolate or “i

Introduction 1-8Reference Guide6. RIP Color ProfileThe engine that converts your image into a series of C, M, Y, K dots is called the RasterImage P

Introduction 1-9Reference Guide8. Ink and MediaUsing the right ink and media is a much bigger factor in print quality than most inkjet usersrealize

Printer options 2You can define printer options through your application software or by choosing settingsfrom the printer's control panel. The fo

Printer Options 2-2Reference GuideChoosing print mode optionsYour printer offers four quality modes, three of them pre-defined, which let you maketr

iReference GuideWARRANTYUnited StatesKodak warrants its printers (“PRODUCT”) to be free from defects in workmanship and materials fora period of one

Printer Options 2-3Reference GuideColor modeColor mode refers to whether you are printing in color or monochrome.To choose the color mode1 Press Set

Printer Options 2-4Reference GuideDots per inchFor best results, be sure the printer dpi setting matches the image resolution in the file youare pr

Printer Options 2-5Reference GuidePrint passesThe number of passes indicates how many times the cartridges must fire to lay down theink for a comple

Printer Options 2-6Reference GuidePrint directionPrint direction specifies whether the inkjets fire on both passes of the carriage over theprint are

Printer Options 2-7Reference GuideA few rules regarding the End of Media feature:• will not work with Cut Sheet selected as supply type.• setting is

Printer Options 2-8Reference GuideTo display the current value1 Press Feed Media Menu/Display Counter.2 View the current value.3 Press EXIT.To print

Printer Options 2-9Reference GuideSupply TypeThis setting allows you to select your supply options. The available options are sheet, roll,roll2 or

Printer Options 2-10Reference GuideThe tables which follow provide details on the media sizes and maximum printing areas forrollfeed and sheet media

Printer Options 2-11Reference GuideMedia Sizes and Maximum Printing Areas for Sheet MediaPaper Size Normal Print Area Expanded Print Area

Printer Options 2-12Reference GuideMarginsMargins can be set to Normal or Expanded. The Expanded setting expands the print areaand decreases the mar

iiReference GuideFCC Statement (U.S.A.)The United States Federal Communications Commission has specified that the followingnotice be brought to the a

Printer Options 2-13Reference GuideTo set margins1 Press Setup Menu/Paper Option Menu/Margins.2 Choose Normal or Expanded.3 Press OK.Auto-Load Delay

Printer Options 2-14Reference GuideAuto-Cut DelayAuto-Cut Delay allows you to set a delay time before the printer automatically performsthe Auto-cut

Printer Options 2-15Reference GuideSave MediaWhen the Save Media is On (the default), the media advances only as far as needed toprint the image. Wi

Printer Options 2-16Reference GuideTo use a previously saved user setting1 Press Setup Menu/User Setup Menu/Select User.2 Scroll to the number for t

Printer Options 2-17Reference GuideYou can set preheat values for each cartridge in the Left and Right cartridge sets. Thefollowing example sets th

Printer Options 2-18Reference GuideDryerThe dryer helps to dry ink. When set to Auto, the dryer automatically turns on, samplesthe ambient temperat

Printer Options 2-19Reference GuidePrinting the settingsPressing the SetupMenu/User Setup Menu/Print Settings buttons causes the printerto print a l

Printer Options 2-20Reference GuidePrinter Default SettingsUSER SETTINGS DEFAULT OTHER OPTIONSCOLOR MODE COLOR MONO, GRAYCARTRIDGE SET 2x4 1x4 RIGHT

HP-GL/2 options 3This chapter describes the setting of printing parameters generally used with vector-based files, including palette selection, printe

HP-GL/2 options 3-2 Reference GuidePalette selectPalette select lets you choose either the HP-GL/2 or AutoCAD palette. Both palettesallow 256 acti

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HP-GL/2 options 3-3 Reference GuideTo set control1 Press Setup Menu/HP-GL/2 menu/Control.2 Choose either Software or Printer.3 Press OK.RotationThe

HP-GL/2 options 3-4 Reference GuideInk reductionInk reduction lets you reduce the percentage of ink laid down by the printer. This featureapplies o

HP-GL/2 options 3-5 Reference GuideParameters which are monitored for Nest compatibility:• Print quality;• Number of passes;• Print direction;• Spe

HP-GL/2 options 3-6 Reference GuideTo define nesting wait time1 Press Setup Menu/HP-GL/2 menu/Nesting Menu.2 Choose Nest Enable/On.3 Press OK.4 On

Installing additional memory AThe 4800 Series inkjet printers ship with 64 MB of RAM and are upgradable to a maxi-mum of 256 MB. Additional memory he

Installing additional memory A-2Reference GuideTo remove the DIMM1 Facing the top of the DIMM, push the side clips gently away from theDIMM.DIMM Sl

Technical information BMEDIA TYPES:Photo paper, paper matte, drafting films,and specialty.MEDIA ROLL PARAMETERSInner roll core: 2" and 3"Max

Technical information B-2Reference GuideDIMENSIONS60" model 42" modelHeight(platen above floor) 44" (1.12m) 44" (1.12m)Width 11

Menu tree CThis section contains an overview of the printer's menu tree. In the figures that follow,items in italics indicate that selecting the

Menu Tree C-2Reference GuideMain menulLoad Media Feed Media MenullCut Setup MenullPause Utility MenullResetlLOAD MEDIA moves media into or away fro

ivReference GuideMaterial safety data sheetTo obtain information on the proper use, handling, and disposal of Kodak inks, consult thematerial safety

Menu Tree C-3Reference GuideFeed media menulForward Backwardll llMedia CounterEnd of MediallDisplay Counter ExitlForward advances media toward the

Menu Tree C-4Reference GuideSetup menu at a glanceSetup Print Mode MenuColor Mode Color, mono, grayQuality Mode User, Production, Photo, EnhancedDo

Menu Tree C-5Reference GuideInk Option MenuInk Preheat Menu Left, RightDryer Auto/Off/OnAuto-Wipe On/OffExitExitSetup menulPrint Mode Menu User Set

Menu Tree C-6Reference GuidePrint Mode MenulColor Mode Print PassesllQuality Mode Carriage SpeedllDots per Inch Print DirectionllCartridge Set Exit

Menu Tree C-7Reference GuidePaper Option MenulSupply Type Auto-Cut MenullMedia Standard Save MediallMarginsllAuto-Load Delay ExitlSupply type provi

Menu Tree C-8Reference GuideHP-GL/2 MenulPalette Select Nesting MenullControl ReprintsllRotation Ink LimitllInk Reduction ExitlPalette Select provi

Menu Tree C-9Reference GuideUser Setup MenulSelect User Init SettingsllSave User Print SettingsllUnits Select LCD ContrastllLanguage ExitlSelect us

Menu Tree C-10Reference GuideInk Option MenulInk Preheat Menu DryerllAuto-Wipell llExitlInk preheat provides access to a further menu to set the in

Menu Tree C-11Reference GuideUtility menu at a glancePrimeAccess MenuAccess LeftAccess RightAccess HomeColor Calib MenuVertical 4321YMCHorizontal 4

Menu Tree C-12Reference GuideUtility menulPrime Display SettingsllAccess Menu Print SettingsllColor Calib Menu Service MenullCalibration Menu Exitl

vReference GuideDryer safetyCAUTION: Never open the dryer. There are no user serviceable partsinside. Refer servicing to qualified service personn

Menu Tree C-13Reference GuideCalibration MenulUse Paper Calib Open Jet MenullPaper Axis Test Paper AxisllColor Db MenullExitlUse Paper Calib provid

Menu Tree C-14Reference GuideService MenulCalibration Menu AboutllDiagnostics Menu Cartridge InfollTest PrintllExitlCalibration Menu provides acces

Error messages DThese display messages are helpful in determining the status of the printer and possiblecorrective action when operation

Error messages D-2 Reference GuideThe following table shows cartridge-related error messages.Error Message Corrective ActionUnrecognized cartridge

Troubleshooting EThis appendix contains valuable information to help you solve the most commonprinter problems. The problems addressed are divided

Troubleshooting E-2Reference GuideIf any of the previous steps failed, your printer may not be correctly con-nected to your computer and/or network

Troubleshooting E-3Reference GuideFile will not printIf you are using a parallel cable, be sure it meets the specifications of IEEE 1284.Check your

Troubleshooting E-4Reference Guideok, inspect the area below service station for anything that might cause it to elevate.Carriage axis failure This

Troubleshooting E-5Reference GuideRemove the cutter from the left side of the carriage and check it for visible damage.Make sure cutter version 3 (

Troubleshooting E-6Reference GuideInk cartridges do not fire properlyBe sure that cartridges and the service station are cleaned periodically to ma

viReference GuideContentsIntroduction ...1-1Printing

Troubleshooting E-7Reference GuideRun the jet status plot as described in the Quick Start Guide. If sections of the print aremissing, add the affec

Troubleshooting E-8Reference GuideOverall print quality is poorPrime, clean, calibrate, or replace cartridges.Make sure the printer is positioned o

Troubleshooting E-9Reference GuideSmudged or dark charactersBe sure you are using the correct type of paper for the application.Make sure the paper

Troubleshooting E-10Reference GuideSTEPS TO MINIMIZE GHOSTING (PARASITIC SUPPRESSION)1. Use the preheat function and set the heat to 4 on all the c

Troubleshooting E-11Reference GuideThe printer automatically prints in portrait orientation (X axis = paper axis). If yourotated the image in your

Troubleshooting E-12Reference GuideData TransferPrinter doesn’t generate a printBe sure your printer is connected to the port to which you are send

Troubleshooting E-13Reference Guide· Use the printer’s self-test feature or run the demo print to assure that theprinter is functioning.· Check tha

Troubleshooting E-14Reference Guide• On the print server, make sure the printer is not waiting because of a fault.• Make sure the printer is not se

Troubleshooting E-15Reference GuideCalling for HelpIf you have tried the suggestions in this manual and still need assistance, call the resellerwhe

viiReference GuideHP-GL/2 options.......3-1Printing vector data

Introduction 1This Reference Guide describes the KODAK PROFESSIONAL Large Format 4800Series Printer inkjet printer.These printers give you professiona