Kodak printer dock - Manuals

www.kodak.com/go/support 1 1 Getting started Package contents Not shown: Welcome Kit, consisting of User’s Guide (may be provided on CD), Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice. *Your camera may use a different battery type. See Choosing the right camera b...

Getting started 2 www.kodak.com/go/support Finding a location for your printer dock ■ Place the printer dock on a flat, clean, dust-free surface, in a dry location, and out of direct sunlight. ■ Allow 5 in. (12.7 cm) clearance on all sides of the printer dock. ■ For proper ventilation, make sure the...

Getting started www.kodak.com/go/support 3 Connecting the power RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: Use only the AC power adapter included with your printer dock. Other adapters or cords can damage your camera, printer dock, or computer. If you purchased your printer dock in the U.S. and plan to take it with yo...

Getting started 4 www.kodak.com/go/support Handling and storing the color cartridge ■ For best quality prints, store the color cartridge in a location where the temperature does not exceed 85 ° F (30 ° C). ■ To avoid getting fingerprints on the ribbon, handle the color cartridge by the spool ends. ■...

Getting started 6 www.kodak.com/go/support Handling and storing the paper ■ To avoid fingerprints, handle the paper by the edges or by the perforated tabs. Do not touch the glossy side of the paper. ■ When storing, remove the paper tray, then close the paper tray cover and paper tray door to keep ou...

Getting started www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Installing and removing the paper tray To install the paper tray: 1 Open the paper tray door on the printer dock. 2 Slide the paper tray cover back until it stops; about 1.25 in. (3 cm). 3 Slide the paper tray in the printer tray slot until the tray locks i...

8 www.kodak.com/go/support 2 Preparing your EasyShare digital camera Choosing the right camera battery IMPORTANT: The printer dock is intended to charge only the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (included) and the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery (included with some cameras...

Preparing your EasyShare digital camera www.kodak.com/go/support 9 Important battery information Battery safety and handling ■ Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. If they do, batteries may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. ■ For rechargeable battery di...

Preparing your EasyShare digital camera 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Docking and charging your EasyShare digital camera The Kodak EasyShare printer dock is compatible with Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000/7000 series and LS600/700 series digital cameras. Docking your camera lets you make prints directly fro...

Preparing your EasyShare digital camera www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Refreshing the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack If you are getting fewer than 20 pictures per charge with your Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack, follow the tips under Extending battery life, page 9 . If these don’t help, the battery p...

Preparing your EasyShare digital camera 12 www.kodak.com/go/support Setting the picture quality Before taking pictures, change the Picture Quality setting on your Kodak EasyShare camera to Best (3:2) . This ensures that the pictures you take are proportional to the printer dock photo paper, preventi...

www.kodak.com/go/support 13 3 Printing without a computer IMPORTANT: Wait until printing is complete before removing prints, the paper tray, or the camera. Failure to do so can cause paper misfeeds or jams and can damage the printer dock. Printing from your EasyShare digital camera 1 Make sure the p...

Printing without a computer 14 www.kodak.com/go/support Printing tagged pictures If your camera or camera card contains pictures tagged for printing (see page 12 or your camera user’s guide), when you place the camera on the printer dock, a message appears indicating that tagged pictures have been f...

Printing without a computer www.kodak.com/go/support 15 Printing from a Kodak 8-in-1 card reader Connect a Kodak 8-in-1 card reader to the printer dock to print pictures from your camera card. NOTE: Other Kodak USB card readers may work with the printer dock, however card readers made by manufacture...

Printing without a computer 16 www.kodak.com/go/support Changing the printed picture size 1 Follow the procedure for printing from your EasyShare camera (see page 13 ), Kodak 8-in-1 card reader (see page 15 ), or PictBridge device (see page 15 ). 2 Before printing, while making selections or changin...

Printing without a computer www.kodak.com/go/support 17 Removing perforated tabs from prints IMPORTANT: Remove perforated tabs from prints only after printing. Paper missing perforated tabs will not feed properly. 1 Fold the tabs up, then down. 2 Remove each tab and discard.

Installing software and connecting to a computer www.kodak.com/go/support 19 3 Load the software: Windows OS-based computer— if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD. Mac OS X— double-click the CD ico...

Installing software and connecting to a computer 20 www.kodak.com/go/support Uninstalling the software If you wish to remove the printer dock driver or EasyShare software from your computer, use the following procedure: Windows OS-based computer: 1 Open Control Panel: From the Start menu, select Set...

Installing software and connecting to a computer www.kodak.com/go/support 21 Connecting to a computer A USB cable is required to connect to a computer. Use the USB cable that came with your Kodak EasyShare camera. To purchase one separately, see a retailer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/g...

Using the printer dock with a computer www.kodak.com/go/support 23 Transferring pictures from a Kodak 8-in-1 card reader NOTE: Other Kodak USB card readers may work with the printer dock, however card readers made by manufacturers other than Kodak are not supported. 1 Make sure Kodak EasyShare softw...

Using the printer dock with a computer 24 www.kodak.com/go/support Printing from a computer We recommend using Kodak EasyShare software (included) for printing. This software lets you take advantage of a wide range of features, including full color enhancement, red-eye reduction, picture organizatio...

Using the printer dock with a computer www.kodak.com/go/support 25 Printing using other applications 1 Make sure the printer driver is installed (see page 18 ), and the printer dock is connected to your computer (see page 21 ). 2 Open the pictures you wish to print in the application from which you ...

Using the printer dock with a computer 26 www.kodak.com/go/support Windows 98/ME OS: 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. 2 Right-click the printer dock icon, then select Properties. 3 Click the Printer Options tab. 4 Under Color Control, select a color mode option. 5 Click ...

www.kodak.com/go/support 27 6 Care and maintenance General care IMPORTANT: Always disconnect the power before cleaning. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the printer dock or any of its parts. ■ To clean the printer dock, wipe the outside of the printer dock with a clean, d...

Care and maintenance 28 www.kodak.com/go/support Cleaning the paper feed roller To prevent misfeeds and to make sure your pictures look their best, we recommend that you keep the feed roller clean. Inspect the roller weekly for debris particles, and clean if necessary. IMPORTANT: Unplug the power be...

Care and maintenance www.kodak.com/go/support 29 Traveling with your printer dock IMPORTANT: When traveling, keep the printer dock, accessories, and supplies away from direct sunlight and out of high-temperature environments (such as a vehicle parked in the sun). 1 Disconnect the AC power adapter an...

30 www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Troubleshooting When you have questions about your printer dock, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdock . Pri...

Troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/support 31 Printer is jammed(Paper and/or cartridge lights may blink quickly) IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits with your printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. ■ If paper light is blinking quickly: 1 Remove the paper tray ( page 7 ). 2 Disco...

Troubleshooting 34 www.kodak.com/go/support Nothing happens when you try to print (from docked camera) ■ Camera may not be properly seated on connector. Reseat the camera on the printer dock ( page 10 ). ■ Re-establish the connection: remove, then reseat the camera on the printer dock. ■ Make sure t...

Troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/support 35 Printing is slow NOTE: When printing a large number of prints, printing may slow down to prevent the print head from overheating. ■ Make sure the printer dock is not placed in direct sunlight or is not operating in a high-temperature environment. ■ Make su...

Troubleshooting 36 www.kodak.com/go/support Problems transferring pictures If... Try one or more of the following Nothing happens when you try to transfer pictures to the computer NOTE: You cannot use the Transfer button to transfer pictures from a PictBridge device. ■ Press the Transfer button, , o...

Troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/support 37 Printer dock status lights Color cartridge light Light status Cause Action/solution IMPORTANT: The color cartridge may lock in place if there is a paper error. Do not attempt to remove the color cartridge without first clearing the paper error. Make sure t...

Troubleshooting 42 www.kodak.com/go/support Still having problems? Visit www.kodak.com/go/support , or see Chapter 8, Getting help . Transfer light Light status Cause Action/solution Light glows steady green The printer dock is ready for transferring pictures. None required. Light blinks green Pictu...

www.kodak.com/go/support 43 8 Getting help Helpful web links Software help Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Telephone customer support If you have questions concerning the operation of the printer dock, software, or camera, you may speak with a customer support representative. ...

www.kodak.com/go/support 45 9 Appendix Printer dock specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdock . Printer dock specifications Printing process Thermal dye transfer Operating environment (for optimum picture quality) Temperature: 50 to 95 ° F (10 to 35 ° C) Humidity: 10...

Appendix 46 www.kodak.com/go/support Additional safety and maintenance tips ■ Always follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” sheet packed with your printer dock. ■ Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact with the painted surface of th...

Appendix www.kodak.com/go/support 47 Regulatory information FCC compliance and advisory This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in...

Appendix 48 www.kodak.com/go/support VCCI Class B ITE English translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it...

www.kodak.com/go/support 49 Index 1 A AC power adapter , 1 connecting , 3 accessories & supplies, ordering , 42 B battery charging , 10 charging lights , i , 10 , 11 , 38 extending life , 9 , 11 loading , 8 refreshing Ni-MH battery pack , 11 safety and handling , 9 types , 8 button left/right co...