Kodak 4800 - Manual (Page 10)

Introduction 1-2
Reference Guide
Featuring a continuous-feeding ink system which uses 500ml reservoirs for each color,
you never have to worry about running out of ink halfway through a big print job. Before
starting a print job, just look at the transparent plastic reservoirs to check the ink supply.
When the ink supply is low, just open the cap and refill. In addition, the printer features
dual ink lines on the 1 x 4 Left cartridge set, which makes fast work of switching from
one type of ink to another.
These printers accept raster-oriented data in the form of HP RTL format. In this mode,
printing begins immediately after the first complete line of HP RTL data is received.
Depending on the software used, millions of colors are possible, yielding superb results for
continuous-tone images or 3D renderings.
If your applications do not support HP RTL, there are several software utilities available
to convert various raster file formats (TIFF, GIF, BMP, etc.) into HP RTL. There are also
more than 50 Raster Image Processors (RIPs) which convert Postscript or CGM to HP
RTL. When choosing a RIP or a file format converter for output to the printer, make sure
it has the features you need. (Contact your reseller for an up-to-date listing.)
Obtaining quality results
You have probably seen a demonstration of your printer's capabilities or sample output. If
so, you are aware of the superb color graphics which can be obtained, and the variety of
papers and films you can use. Note, however, that to obtain high-quality results, you must
consider several factors. Follow the simple guidelines in the sections that follow to obtain
excellent results.
Use the Correct Inks and Media
KODAK has inks and media for your job regardless of what output you want to print
with your large format 4800 printers. KODAK’s image scientists, color scientists, ink
formulators, and media formulators work together to produce a line of supplies that are
scientifically matched with this printer. Refer to KODAK’s Ink and Media Data Sheets
for details on KODAK’s line of inks and media that are compatible with these printers.
Caring for Media
Storage
Store inkjet media in the original box at 65 to 75° F (18 to 24° C) at 45 to 55% relative
humidity. Extreme temperatures and variations in humidity could adversely affect
product performance.