Kodak 300 - Manual

Getting started www.kodak.com/go/support 3 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. ■...

4 www.kodak.com/go/support Getting started To remove the color cartridge, open the cartridge door, then push up on the green lever and slide the cartridge out. ■ When 5 or fewer prints remain, the Color cartridge light blinks slowly for several seconds. ■ When the color cartridge is depleted, the Co...

Getting started www.kodak.com/go/support 5 Loading the paper 1 Remove the paper tray from the photo printer if installed (see page 6 ). 2 Slide the paper tray cover back until it "clicks" into place, about 1.25 in. (3 cm), then lift up on the end of the paper tray cover. 3 Carefully "fan...

6 www.kodak.com/go/support Getting started Installing and removing the paper tray 1 Open the paper tray door. 2 Slide the paper tray cover back until it "clicks" into place, about 1.25 in. (3 cm). 3 Slide the paper tray in the printer tray slot until the tray locks into place. IMPORTANT: To ...

Getting started www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Setting the picture quality on your digital camera Before taking pictures, change the picture quality setting (or resolution) on your digital camera to 3:2 . This ensures that the pictures you take are proportional to the photo printer paper, preventing unw...

Printing from a PictBridge compatible camera www.kodak.com/go/support 9 Removing the perforated tabs from the paper IMPORTANT: Remove perforated tabs only after printing. Paper missing perforated tabs will not feed properly. 1 Fold the tabs up, then down. 2 Remove each tab and discard. Canceling pri...

10 www.kodak.com/go/support 3 Installing software Minimum system requirements Installing the software IMPORTANT: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the photo printer to the computer. 1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 P...

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

www.kodak.com/go/support 13 4 Printing from a computer Connecting to a computer 1 Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed on the computer (see page 10 ). 2 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable (included with the photo printer) into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer do...

14 www.kodak.com/go/support Printing from a computer Printing with Kodak EasyShare software We recommend using Kodak EasyShare software (included) for printing pictures from your computer. This software lets you take advantage of a wide range of features, including full color enhancement, red-eye re...

Printing from a computer www.kodak.com/go/support 15 Choosing a color mode Kodak’s color mode feature uses automatic color correction to help you make great-looking prints. The Kodak EasyShare photo printer 300 features three color mode options: Enhanced— to get richer, more vivid colors. Natural— t...

www.kodak.com/go/support 17 5 Care and maintenance General care IMPORTANT: Disconnect the power before cleaning. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the photo printer or any of its parts. ■ To clean, wipe the outside of the photo printer with a clean, dry cloth. ■ Support th...

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

Care and maintenance www.kodak.com/go/support 19 Traveling with your photo printer IMPORTANT: When traveling, keep the photo printer, accessories, and supplies away from direct sunlight and out of high-temperature environments (such as a vehicle parked in the sun). Consider purchasing the AC power a...

20 www.kodak.com/go/support 6 Troubleshooting When you have questions about your photo printer, 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/photoprinters . ...

26 www.kodak.com/go/support Troubleshooting Photo printer status lights On/Off button/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 cartridge without first clearing the paper error. Make sure the Pape...

www.kodak.com/go/support 29 7 Getting help Helpful links Photo printer Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/photoprinters Purchase full range of accessories www.kodak.com/go/accessories Download latest photo printer software, firmware and drivers ww...

30 www.kodak.com/go/support Getting help Telephone customer support If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or photo printer, you may speak with a customer support representative. Before you call, have the camera or printer connected to your computer. Be at your computer, and ...

www.kodak.com/go/support 31 8 Appendix Photo printer specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/photoprinters . Photo printer specifications Printing process Thermal dye transfer Operating environment (for optimum picture quality) Temperature: 50 to 95 ° F (10 to 35 ° C) Humidity...

32 www.kodak.com/go/support Appendix Important safety instructions Using this product ■ Read and follow these instructions before using Kodak products. Always follow basic safety procedures. ■ The use of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Kodak, such as an AC adapter, may cause fire,...

Appendix www.kodak.com/go/support 33 ■ Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information. ■ The photo printer and the AC power adapter contain a small amount of lead in the circuit board. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to env...

34 www.kodak.com/go/support Appendix Limitations Request for Warranty service will not be accepted without proof of date of purchase, such as a copy of the original dated Kodak digital camera or accessory sales receipt. (Always keep the original for your records.) This warranty does not apply to the...

Appendix www.kodak.com/go/support 35 Your rights Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty ...

36 www.kodak.com/go/support Appendix If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient or rel...

www.kodak.com/go/support 37 Index 1 A AC power adapter & cord, connecting, 2accessories & supplies, ordering, 29 B button, on/off, i, 2 C cable AC power adapter & cord, 2USB, 8, 13 camera connecting to photo printer, 8printing from, 8setting picture quality, 7 Canadian compliance, 36canc...