User manual KODAK EASYSHARE PRINTER DOCK SERIES 3

Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 User's Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2004 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, ImageLink, and XtraLife are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 4J1893 Product features Front/top/side view 1 2 3 12 11 10 5 4 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 6 7 8 Paper tray door Picture Size button Battery charging lights/ Refresh button Color cartridge light Transfer button/light Left/Right control Paper tray Print button/light 9 Picture Size lights , , , 10 USB device connector (for optional Kodak card reader or PictBridge compatible device) 11 Paper light 12 Camera connector www.kodak.com/go/support i Product features Back/top/side view 1 6 1 2 3 Power connector (DC-in) 5 4 5 6 4 3 2 Slot for paper path Color cartridge (installed as shown) Cartridge door USB connector (to computer) Cooling vents ii www.kodak.com/go/support Table of contents 1 1 Getting started ......................................................................................1 Finding a location for your printer dock.......................................................... 1 Installing the custom camera insert................................................................ 2 Connecting the power................................................................................... 3 Handling and storing the color cartridge ........................................................ 3 Installing and removing the color cartridge .................................................... 4 Handling and storing the paper ..................................................................... 5 Loading the paper......................................................................................... 6 Installing and removing the paper tray........................................................... 7 2 Setting up your digital camera ..............................................................8 Choosing the right camera battery for your EasyShare camera........................ 8 Docking and charging your digital camera ................................................... 10 Setting the picture quality............................................................................ 12 Tagging pictures for printing........................................................................ 12 3 Printing without a computer ...............................................................13 Printing from your digital camera................................................................. 13 Printing from a Kodak card reader ............................................................... 14 Printing tagged pictures .............................................................................. 15 Printing from a PictBridge compatible device ............................................... 15 Changing the printed picture size ................................................................ 16 Canceling printing....................................................................................... 19 Removing the perforated tabs from the paper.............................................. 19 4 Installing software ...............................................................................20 Minimum system requirements .................................................................... 20 Installing the software................................................................................. 20 www.kodak.com/go/support iii Table of contents 5 Using the printer dock with a computer ..............................................23 Connecting to a computer ........................................................................... 23 Transferring pictures from your digital camera.............................................. 24 Transferring pictures from a Kodak card reader ............................................ 25 Printing from a computer............................................................................. 26 Canceling printing....................................................................................... 29 6 Care and maintenance ........................................................................30 General care ............................................................................................... 30 Cleaning the paper feed roller ..................................................................... 31 Traveling with your printer dock .................................................................. 32 7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................33 Printing problems........................................................................................ 33 Transfer/communication problems ............................................................... 40 Printer dock status lights ............................................................................. 41 8 Getting help ........................................................................................47 Helpful links................................................................................................ 47 Telephone customer support ....................................................................... 48 9 Appendix .............................................................................................49 Printer dock specifications ........................................................................... 49 Important safety instructions ....................................................................... 50 Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................ 51 Additional care and maintenance ................................................................ 51 Warranty..................................................................................................... 52 Regulatory information................................................................................ 54 iv www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Getting started 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. 5 in. (12.7 cm) Allow at least 5 in. (12.7 cm) clearance from the back of the printer dock for paper travel. For proper ventilation, make sure the top and back of the printer dock are not blocked. When connecting power or USB cables, keep the cables clear of the paper path to the front and rear of the printer dock. Avoid areas where ventilation ducts, open doors, or frequent passersby might expose the printer dock and paper to high levels of dust and debris. Airborne dirt particles can affect picture quality. Allow enough space on all sides of the printer dock to let you connect and disconnect cables, change the color cartridge, and add paper. www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Getting started Installing the custom camera insert IMPORTANT: Use the custom insert that came with your digital camera to dock the camera, otherwise the camera may not fit on the printer dock. Locate and install the custom insert included with your camera. IMPORTANT: Depending on your camera connector, you may also need to use the Kodak dock adapter D-26. See the instructions included with the dock adapter. a Remove any packing material covering the connector. b Place the rear tabs of the insert in the slots toward the back of the printer dock. c Press the front of the insert down and snap into place. Purchase a custom camera insert for your Kodak EasyShare digital camera and other accessories at www.kodak.com/go/accessories. 2 www.kodak.com/go/support Getting started 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. 1 Remove the camera from the printer dock. 2 Connect the AC power cord to the AC power adapter, then to the back of the printer dock. NOTE: The AC power cord included with your printer dock may not require assembly, and may be different from the one shown. 3 Connect the AC power cord into a power outlet. Purchase an AC power cord and other accessories at www.kodak.com/go/accessories. 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. Keep the color cartridge away from direct sunlight and out of high-temperature environments (such as a vehicle parked in the sun). www.kodak.com/go/support 3 Getting started Installing and removing the color cartridge 1 Open the cartridge door on the side of the printer dock. 2 Check to make sure there is no slack in the color cartridge ribbon. To remove slack, push in on the cartridge spool, then rotate the spool clockwise. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to rotate the spool more than necessary. Doing so could reduce the number of prints you are able to make. 3 Slide the color cartridge in, label side up, with the arrow pointing toward the printer dock. Push the cartridge until it "clicks" into place. 4 Close the cartridge door. 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 Paper light is off before attempting to remove the cartridge (see Paper light under Printer dock status lights, page 41). To remove the color cartridge, open the color cartridge door, then push up on the green lever and slide the cartridge out. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support Getting started When the cartridge is almost empty, the Color cartridge light blinks slowly for several seconds. When the cartridge is depleted, the Color cartridge light glows steady amber. After installing a new color cartridge, press the Print button to clear the cartridge error and resume printing. 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 out dust and debris. Store paper flat. Keep the paper away from direct sunlight and out of high-temperature environments (such as a vehicle parked in the sun). www.kodak.com/go/support 5 Getting started Loading the paper 1 Remove the paper tray from the printer dock if installed (see page 7). 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. IMPORTANT: Do not load more than 25 sheets of paper. Use the upper limit line inside the paper tray as a guide to prevent overloading. Do not load paper that is missing perforated tabs. To avoid fingerprints, do not touch the glossy side of the paper. 3 Carefully "fan" the paper to keep the sheets from sticking together. 4 Load the paper into the paper tray, with the Kodak logo side facing down. 5 Close the paper tray cover. Purchase Kodak color cartridge & paper kits and other accessories at a retailer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. 6 www.kodak.com/go/support Getting started Installing and removing the paper tray 1 Open the paper tray door on the printer dock. 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 ensure the paper tray fits squarely on the printer dock, make sure to keep the paper tray cover all the way open while installing. Pull the paper tray out to remove it. Close the paper tray cover and paper tray door to keep out dust and debris. When the paper tray is empty, the Paper light glows steady amber. After refilling and installing the paper tray, press the Print button to clear the paper error and resume printing. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 2 Setting up your digital camera Choosing the right camera battery for your EasyShare camera CAUTION: Damage caused by unauthorized accessories is not covered under warranty. If your EasyShare digital camera came with non-rechargeable batteries: Lithium 3 V, CRV3 If your EasyShare digital camera came with a rechargeable Li-Ion battery: OR 2 AA, 1.5 V install it in your camera. use the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack that came with the printer dock* Do not use the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack that came with the printer dock* * Contents subject to change. NOTE: The Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack and Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable battery are not charged when you receive them. Completely charge them before using them with your EasyShare camera (see page 10). For battery information for other brands of ImageLink print system compatible cameras, see the camera user's guide. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your digital camera Extending battery life Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power: ­ Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen ­ Using the camera screen as a viewfinder ­ Excessive use of the flash Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera. Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). When using your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature, they may be usable. If you are getting fewer than 20 pictures per charge with your Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack, (and if none of the tips above seem to help), consider refreshing the battery pack (see page 11). For more information on batteries, see your camera user's guide, or visit www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml. www.kodak.com/go/support 9 Setting up your digital camera Docking and charging your digital camera Docking your digital camera lets you make prints directly from the camera, transfer pictures from the camera to the computer, and charge the camera battery. The Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 is ImageLink print system compatible. So in addition to docking Kodak EasyShare digital cameras, you can dock other brands of ImageLink system compatible digital cameras. 1 Make sure a custom camera insert is installed on the printer dock (see page 2), and a dock-rechargeable battery is installed in the camera (see page 8). 2 Place the camera on the printer dock. Push down to seat the connector. Keep the camera wrist or neck strap clear of the paper path to the front and rear of the printer dock. The camera is now powered by the printer dock instead of the camera battery. The Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack and the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery charge up to 3 hours. The Battery charging lights turn on as charging progresses. Charging is complete when all three lights are lit. You may leave the camera on the printer dock to maintain the charge. For battery information for other brands of ImageLink system compatible cameras, see the camera user's guide. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your digital camera Refreshing the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack NOTE: The battery refresh feature is intended for use with the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack only. Li-Ion batteries do not require refreshing. For battery information for other brands of ImageLink system compatible cameras, see the camera user's guide. If you are getting fewer than 20 pictures per charge with your Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack, follow the tips under Extending battery life, page 9. If these don't help, the battery pack needs to be refreshed. The refresh cycle completely discharges the battery pack, then fully recharges it. NOTE: A full refresh cycle takes up to 8 hours, depending on how much charge is left in the battery pack. For best results, refresh the battery pack overnight; do not interrupt the discharge/recharge cycle. 1 Make sure the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack is in the camera. 2 Place your EasyShare camera on the printer dock (see page 10). 3 Press and hold the Battery charging lights/Refresh , until the Battery charging button, lights begin flashing green (approximately 5 seconds). The charging lights monitor the refresh status: Descending blinking Discharging battery pack (lights turn off as green lights discharging progresses). Ascending steady green lights Charging battery pack (lights turn on as charging progresses). Charging is complete when all three lights are lit. www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Setting up your digital camera Setting the picture quality 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 printer dock paper, preventing unwanted cropping of your pictures. See your camera user's guide for more information. Tagging pictures for printing NOTE: The following procedure pertains to Kodak EasyShare digital cameras. For information on tagging pictures on other brands of ImageLink system compatible cameras, see the camera user's guide. 1 Press the Share button. 2 Press to locate a picture. 3 Make sure Print is highlighted (to tag all pictures in the current image storage location, highlight Print All ), then press the OK button. 4 Press to select the number of copies (0 - 99). The default is one. Zero removes the tag for a selected picture. The Print icon is displayed in the status area. To apply a print quantity to other pictures, press the print quantity as is, or press to change it. to locate them. Keep 5 Press the OK button. 6 Press the Share button to exit. NOTE: To remove print tagging from all pictures: from the Share menu, highlight Cancel Prints press the OK button. To print tagged pictures from your digital camera, see page 15. To print tagged pictures from your computer, see page 26. 12 www.kodak.com/go/support , then 3 Printing without a computer IMPORTANT: Wait until printing is complete before removing paper, the paper tray, or the camera. Failure to do so can cause paper misfeeds or jams. Printing from your digital camera 1 Take a picture with your camera (see your camera user's guide). 2 Place the camera on the printer dock (see page 10). The current or most recent picture appears on the camera screen. To print the current picture, press the Print button, . NOTE: If you tagged pictures for printing using your digital camera, instead of printing the current picture, all tagged pictures are printed (see page 15). Press the Left/Right control on the printer dock, pictures to print. . to review and choose 3 Press the Print button, The copy screen appears. To print more than one copy, press press . to select the number of copies, then (If you don't press any buttons, after 10 seconds printing starts automatically.) The Print light blinks, and printing starts.The paper cycles four times during the printing process before the finished print is ejected. The first three passes apply layers of yellow, magenta, and cyan colors to the print, and the fourth pass applies the Kodak XtraLife coating that protects and preserves the image. www.kodak.com/go/support 13 Printing without a computer Printing from a Kodak card reader The Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 is compatible with the Kodak 8-in-1 card reader and the Kodak 6-in-1 card reader (each sold separately). Other Kodak USB card readers may work with the printer dock; however, other manufacturers' card readers are not supported. 1 For best results, tag pictures on your memory card for printing (see page 12 or your camera user's guide). If you do not tag pictures on your memory card, you will have the option of printing only the most recent picture on the card. 2 Plug the USB connector from the card reader into the USB connector located on the side of the printer dock. NOTE: If the card reader is already plugged in but the connection is no longer available, disconnect then reconnect the USB cable to re-establish the connection. 3 Insert the memory card into the card reader (see your card reader user's guide for details). Do not insert more than one card at a time. 4 Press to begin printing, or press to cancel. Purchase a Kodak card reader and other accessories at a retailer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. 14 www.kodak.com/go/support Printing without a computer Printing tagged pictures If your camera or memory card contains pictures tagged for printing (see page 12 or your camera user's guide), the printer dock gives you the option to print tagged pictures first. If your camera is docked, a message appears on the camera screen indicating that tagged pictures have been found: To print tagged pictures--press . The Print light blinks, printing starts, and tagged pictures are printed. Print tags are removed from tagged pictures on your camera or card as they are printed. To bypass printing of tagged pictures--press . The message disappears after 10 seconds of inactivity. Printing from a PictBridge compatible device The Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 offers PictBridge technology, which lets you print from any PictBridge compatible camera or device. 1 Plug the USB connector from the PictBridge compatible device into the USB device connector located on the side of the printer dock. NOTE: If the PictBridge compatible device is already plugged in but the connection is no longer available, disconnect then reconnect the USB cable to re-establish the connection. 2 Use your PictBridge compatible device to review pictures, choose printing options, and print. See your device user's guide for details. www.kodak.com/go/support 15 Printing without a computer Changing the printed picture size 1 Follow the procedure for printing from your digital camera (see page 13), Kodak card reader (see page 14), or PictBridge compatible device (see page 15). 2 Before printing, while making selections or changing settings, press the Picture Size button repeatedly to scroll through and select a picture size. Picture Size setting 1 up (full photo) 2 up (card size) 4 up (wallet size) 9 up (mini photo) Number and size of prints per sheet One 4 x 6 in. (102 x 152 mm) picture Up to two 2.1 x 3.3 in. (54 x 85 mm) pictures Up to four 2 x 3 in. (51 x 76 mm) pictures Up to nine 1.3 x 2 in. (34 x 51 mm) pictures 3 Continue changing other settings or begin printing. To change the default picture size: Select a picture size (see above), then press and hold the Picture Size button for 4 seconds. The selected Picture Size light blinks, then glows steady. Effect of picture size on number of copies In most cases, the picture size setting also determines the number of copies that are printed. For example, if you choose to print a picture with 2 up selected, 2 copies are printed on one sheet of paper. When printing tagged pictures (see page 15), the number of copies that are printed is determined by the setting on your camera or device. For example, if three pictures on your camera are each tagged for printing one copy, and the 4 up option on the printer dock is selected, three 2 x 3 in. (51 x 76 mm) pictures are printed on one sheet of paper. For best results, choose a picture size or number of copies (on your camera or device) that optimizes the use of white space on the paper. 16 www.kodak.com/go/support Printing without a computer NOTE: When printing from a PictBridge compatible device (see page 15), picture size and number of copies are determined by the device's multi-up and copies settings. Change these settings on your device before printing. If the picture size option selected on your device does not match any of the picture size options on the printer dock, the closest available picture size option on the printer dock is automatically selected. Printing different pictures on the same sheet 1 Tag the pictures you want to print on your digital camera (see page 12). 2 Place the camera on the printer dock, or insert the memory card into a connected Kodak 8-in-1 or 6-in-1 card reader (sold separately). If your camera is docked, a message appears on the camera screen indicating that tagged pictures have been found. 3 Press the Picture Size button repeatedly to scroll through and select either 2 up , 4 up , or 9 up , depending on the picture size you wish to print (see page 16). 4 Press to begin printing. NOTE: If you select more than one copy of a picture when tagging them on your camera, duplicate pictures are printed on the same sheet (see below). www.kodak.com/go/support 17 Printing without a computer Printing duplicate pictures on the same sheet Method 1: by setting it up on your digital camera 1 Tag the pictures you want to print on your digital camera (see page 12). For each picture, choose the number of copies you would like to print. 2 Place the camera on the printer dock, or insert the memory card into a connected Kodak 8-in-1 or 6-in-1 card reader (sold separately). If your camera is docked, a message appears on the camera screen indicating that tagged pictures have been found. 3 Press the Picture Size button repeatedly to select either 2 up , 4 up , or 9 up , depending on the picture size you wish to print (see page 16). 4 Press Method 2: using the printer dock Place the camera on the printer dock, or insert the memory card into a connected Kodak 8-in-1 or 6-in-1 card reader (sold separately). The current or most recent picture appears on the camera screen. to begin printing. Press the Left/Right control on the printer dock, picture to print. . to review and choose a 5 Press the Print button, The copy screen appears. Press to select the number of copies, then press . (If you don't press any buttons, after 10 seconds printing starts automatically.) 18 www.kodak.com/go/support Printing without a computer Canceling printing Press and hold for 2 seconds. The print job is canceled and ejected from the printer dock. If you cancel a print during the fourth pass (clear coat), the print is ejected upon completion. NOTE: Using the Print button to cancel a print job only works when printing from a docked camera. 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. www.kodak.com/go/support 19 4 XP OS Installing software Macintosh computers Power Mac G3, G4, G5, G4 Cube, iMac; Minimum system requirements Windows OS-based computers Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SP1, or Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher 233 MHz processor or greater PowerBook G3, G4; or iBook computers Mac OS 10.2 or higher Safari 1.0 or higher for complete installation 200 MB hard disk space available CD-ROM drive Available USB port Color monitor, 1024 x 768 pixels (thousands 64 MB RAM (128 MB RAM for Windows 128 MB RAM XP OS) 200 MB hard disk space available CD-ROM drive Available USB port Color monitor, 800 x 600 pixels (16-bit or millions of colors recommended) or 24-bit recommended) Installing the software IMPORTANT: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the printer dock to the computer. 1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 20 www.kodak.com/go/support Installing software 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 icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Select Complete to automatically install the most commonly used applications. Select Custom to choose the applications you wish to install. IMPORTANT: To use the printer dock with a computer, you must install the printer driver. If you choose Custom, make sure the printer dock is selected. The printer driver is automatically installed if you choose Typical. Add the printer for Mac OS X: a Open the finder window and click the Applications button. If you don't see the Applications button, open the Applications folder on your operating drive. b Open the Utilities folder, then double-click Print Center. c In the Printer List window, click the Add Printer button. d Select the printer dock, then click Add. The printer dock is added to your computer. IMPORTANT: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your printer dock and software. This lets you receive information regarding software updates and registers some of the products included with the printer dock. You must be connected to your Internet service provider to register electronically. To register later, visit www.kodak.com/go/register. 5 Restart the computer if prompted. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details. For more information on installing the software, see the ReadMe file on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in the EasyShare software. www.kodak.com/go/support 21 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 Panel. (On Windows XP operating systems, depending on your configuration, Control Panel may be found in the Start menu.) 2 Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3 Select Kodak EasyShare software, then click Remove. 4 Select Modify to uninstall single components, such as the printer driver, or select Remove to uninstall all components. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Restart the computer if prompted. Mac OS X: 1 Double-click the operating drive for your system. 2 Select Library, then select Printers. 3 Open the Kodak folder, then open the printer dock folder. 4 Double-click the printer dock uninstaller program. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. 22 www.kodak.com/go/support 5 Using the printer dock with a computer Connecting to a computer IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT docked when you connect the printer dock to the computer. 1 Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed on the computer (see page 20). 2 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable (included) into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer documentation for details. 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the square USB connector on the back of the printer dock. www.kodak.com/go/support 23 Using the printer dock with a computer Transferring pictures from your digital camera 1 Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed (see page 20) and the printer dock is connected to your computer (see page 23). 2 If you have the optional USB card reader, disconnect it from the printer dock. 3 Place the camera on the printer dock (see page 10). 4 Press the Transfer button, , on the printer dock. Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer (if it is installed). 5 Use Kodak EasyShare software to transfer pictures from the camera to your computer. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. The printer dock Transfer light blinks while the pictures are being transferred. The Transfer light continues to blink until the Transfer or Print button is pressed, the camera is removed from the printer dock, or the connection is no longer available. NOTE: With the software installed, pressing the Transfer button establishes a new drive connection for the docked camera. You can view, copy, delete, and otherwise manage files on the new drive, as you do with other drives on your computer. See your computer documentation for details. 24 www.kodak.com/go/support Using the printer dock with a computer Transferring pictures from a Kodak card reader The Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 is compatible with the Kodak 8-in-1 card reader and the Kodak 6-in-1 card reader (each sold separately). Other Kodak USB card readers may work with the printer dock; however, other manufacturers' card readers are not supported. 1 Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed (see page 20) and the printer dock is connected to your computer (see page 23). 2 If a camera is docked, remove it. 3 Plug the USB connector from the card reader into the USB connector located on the side of the printer dock. NOTE: If the card reader is already plugged in but the connection is no longer available, disconnect then reconnect the USB cable to re-establish the connection. 4 Insert the memory card into the card reader (see your card reader user's guide for details). Do not insert more than one card at a time. 5 Press the Transfer button, , on the printer dock. Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer (if it is installed). 6 Use Kodak EasyShare software to transfer pictures from the card reader to your computer. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. The printer dock Transfer light blinks while the pictures are being transferred. The Transfer light continues to blink until the Transfer or Print button is pressed, or until the connection is no longer available. NOTE: With the software installed, pressing the Transfer button establishes one or more new drive connections for the card reader. You can view, copy, delete, and otherwise manage files on the new drives, as you do with other drives on your computer. See your computer documentation for details. Purchase a Kodak card reader and other accessories at a retailer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. www.kodak.com/go/support 25 Using the printer dock with a computer 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 organization, and much more. If there are no pictures on your computer, use the printer dock to transfer pictures from your camera or memory card before printing (see page 24). IMPORTANT: Wait until printing is complete before removing paper or the paper tray. Failure to do so can cause paper misfeeds or jams. Printing with Kodak EasyShare software 1 Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed (see page 20) and the printer dock is connected to your computer (see page 23). 2 Click the My Collection tab. 3 Select the pictures you wish to print. 4 Click the Print at Home tab. 5 Make sure the printer dock is selected as the current printer. 6 Change any other settings, such as paper size and print layout, then click Print. NOTE: The Picture Size button on the printer dock is disabled when printing from a computer. Set printing options using EasyShare software. See the EasyShare software Help for details. 26 www.kodak.com/go/support Using the printer dock with a computer Printing tagged pictures from your computer 1 Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed (see page 20) and the printer dock is connected to your computer (see page 23). 2 Transfer the tagged pictures to your computer (see page 24). 3 Follow steps 4 through 6 above. Printing using other applications 1 Make sure the printer driver is installed (see page 20), and the printer dock is connected to your computer (see page 23). 2 Open the pictures you wish to print in the application from which you want to print. 3 Access printer settings by selecting Print or Page Setup from the File menu (depending on your application and operating system). 4 Make sure the printer dock is selected as the current printer. 5 Change any other settings as needed, then click OK or Print. (Depending on your application and operating system, you may first need to return to the main menu and select Print from the File menu.) NOTE: The Picture Size button on the printer dock is disabled when printing from a computer. Set printing options in the application from which you are printing. www.kodak.com/go/support 27 Using the printer dock with a computer Choosing a color mode Kodak's color mode feature uses automatic color correction feature to help you make great-looking prints in no time. The Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 features three color mode options: Enhanced--to get richer, more vivid colors. Natural--to get great, natural color for everyday picture-making. None--to disable automatic color correction. To change the color mode: Windows 2000/XP OS: 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. NOTE: Depending on your Start Menu configuration, you may need to select Printers and Faxes from the Control Panel. 2 Right-click the Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 icon, then select Printing Preferences. 3 Click the Color Correction tab. 4 Select a color correction option, then click OK. Windows 98/ME OS: 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. 2 Right-click the Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 icon, then select Properties. 3 Click the Color Correction tab. 4 Under Color Correction, select a color mode option. 5 Click OK when complete. 28 www.kodak.com/go/support Using the printer dock with a computer Mac OS X: 1 Make sure the printer dock is selected as the current printer. 2 From an application File menu, select Print. 3 Select Color Control from the Copies & Pages pop-up menu. 4 Select Kodak color. 5 Select a color mode option. Canceling printing Windows OS-based computer: 1 Double-click the printer icon in the system tray. 2 Click the print job you want to cancel. 3 Select Document, then select Cancel. Mac OS X: 1 In Print Center, double-click the printer icon. 2 Click the job you want to cancel, then select Delete. www.kodak.com/go/support 29 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, wipe the outside of the printer dock with a clean, dry cloth. Support the printer dock and tray by placing it on a flat, level surface. Do not block the cooling vents. Avoid blocking the back of the printer dock and paper tray exit. Keep power and USB cables away from the paper path. Keep the surrounding area vacuumed and litter-free. Protect the printer dock from tobacco smoke, dust, sand, and liquid spills. Avoid placing objects on the printer dock. 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). When storing, remove the paper tray, then close the paper tray cover (see page 7) and paper tray door to keep out dust and debris. Store paper flat. 30 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 power before cleaning the paper feed roller. 1 Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet. 2 Remove the paper tray from the printer dock, and leave the paper tray door open. 3 Lightly moisten a lint-free cloth with water. IMPORTANT: Do not use cotton or cotton swabs to clean the paper feed roller. 4 Use the moistened cloth to gently wipe clean the surface of the paper feed roller. Advance the feed roller with your thumb as necessary, and continue cleaning. 5 Allow the paper feed roller to fully dry before reconnecting the power. www.kodak.com/go/support 31 Care and maintenance 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). Consider purchasing the AC power cord for the region to which you are traveling. 1 Disconnect the power and remove all cables. 2 Remove the paper tray from the printer dock; close the paper tray cover and the paper tray door on the printer dock. 3 Repack the printer dock in the original packing box, or use the optional printer dock travel bag. Purchase an AC power cord, printer dock travel bag, and other accessories at a retailer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. 32 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/printerdocks. Printing problems If... Try the following Paper does not IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. feed (Paper light may The paper tray may be empty. Load paper (page 6), re-install the paper glow steady tray, then press . amber) Check the paper: 1 Remove the paper tray (page 7). 2 Inspect the paper supply: make sure paper is not damaged in any way, or removable tabs have not been detached. Replace with new paper if necessary. 3 Carefully "fan" the paper to keep the sheets from sticking together. 4 Reload the paper tray. Do not exceed the fill line. 5 Re-install the paper tray, then press to resume printing. Clean the paper feed roller (page 31). Multiple sheets 1 Remove the paper tray (page 7). of paper are 2 Remove the paper supply from the paper tray. Carefully "fan" the paper pulled through to keep the sheets from sticking together. printer 3 Reload the paper tray. Do not exceed the fill line. 4 Re-install the paper tray, then press www.kodak.com/go/support to resume printing. 33 Troubleshooting If... Try the following IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your Printer is printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. jammed (Paper and/or If the Paper light is blinking quickly: cartridge lights 1 Remove the paper tray (page 7). may blink quickly) 2 Disconnect the power from the printer dock for 5 seconds, then reconnect the power. Carefully remove the paper if it does not automatically eject. IMPORTANT: Always check the paper slot on the back of the printer dock for jammed paper: 3 Remove the paper supply from the paper tray. Carefully "fan" the paper to keep the sheets from sticking together. 4 Reload the paper tray. Do not exceed the fill line. 5 Re-install the paper tray, then press to resume printing. If the Color cartridge light is blinking quickly, check the color cartridge: 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 Paper light is off before attempting to remove the cartridge (see Paper light under Printer dock status lights, page 41). Remove the color cartridge, remove any slack from the ribbon, then re-install the cartridge (page 4). Press to resume printing. 34 www.kodak.com/go/support Troubleshooting If... Try the following Printing stops IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. during mid-print (paper stops Check the paper: feeding, and 1 Remove the paper tray (page 7). Paper light may blink) 2 Check the paper slot on the back of the printer dock. 3 Remove loose paper from the printer dock. If paper is jammed, see page 34. 4 Inspect the paper supply: make sure removable tabs have not been detached from the paper. Reload with new paper if necessary. 5 Carefully "fan" the paper to keep the sheets from sticking together. 6 Reload the paper tray. Do not exceed the fill line. 7 Re-install the paper tray, then press Clean the paper feed roller (page 31). to resume printing. Print is smudged Fingerprints may be on glossy side of paper. Handle paper by the edges or by the removable tabs (page 5). Print is spotted Check to see if the paper is dirty, and use a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe clean. For excessive dirt or debris, thoroughly clean the paper tray, and load new paper (page 6). Check and clean the paper feed roller if necessary (page 31). NOTE: When storing paper, remove and close the paper tray and paper tray door to keep dust and debris from collecting on the paper or inside the printer dock (page 5). www.kodak.com/go/support 35 Troubleshooting If... Try the following Print is too light IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. Make sure the paper is loaded with the Kodak logo facing down. Reload if necessary (page 6). for details. Try re-taking the picture with the flash off. See your camera user's guide Adjust the exposure compensation on your camera, and try re-taking the picture. See your camera user's guide for details. the EasyShare software Help for details. Edit the picture using Kodak EasyShare software on your computer. See Print is too dark Try re-taking the picture with the flash on, or move within the flash range of the camera. See your camera user's guide for details. or is discolored Adjust the exposure compensation on your camera, and try re-taking the picture. See your camera user's guide for details. Edit the picture using Kodak EasyShare software on your computer. See the EasyShare software Help for details. Make sure the printer dock is not placed in direct sunlight or is not operating in a high-temperature environment. Make sure the cooling vents are not blocked or dirty (page 1). Pictures are cropped Change the picture quality setting (or resolution) on your digital camera to 3:2. See your camera user's guide for details. computer. Adjust cropped pictures using Kodak EasyShare software on your If you are printing from an application on your computer, select the proper paper size in print options. NOTE: Cropping may vary depending on the selected picture size (page 16). A selected The image file may be corrupt. Review the picture on the camera or computer and delete if necessary. picture does not print. The image file may not be JPEG format. The printer dock can only print JPEG files in standalone mode. Connect to a computer (page 23) and use EasyShare software to print BMP and TIFF formats (page 26). 36 www.kodak.com/go/support Troubleshooting If... Nothing happens when you try to print Try the following Check the power connections (page 3). Remove the paper tray, check that paper is properly loaded, and re-install (page 7). If the Paper light glows steady amber, load paper (page 6). Make sure the color cartridge is properly installed (page 4). If the Color cartridge light is on, install a new cartridge. on the printer dock (page 10). printer dock. Nothing happens when you try to print (from docked camera) Nothing happens when you try to print (from Kodak card reader) The camera is not properly seated on the connector. Reseat the camera Re-establish the connection: remove, then reseat the camera on the Make sure there is at least one picture in the camera's internal memory or memory card. NOTE: The Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 is compatible with the Kodak 8-in-1 card reader and the Kodak 6-in-1 card reader (each sold separately). Other Kodak USB card readers may work with the printer dock; however, other manufacturers' card readers are not supported. Check the USB connections from the card reader to the printer dock (page 14). Re-establish the connection: disconnect, then reconnect the USB cable from the card reader to the printer dock. Make sure a memory card is inserted and that there is at least one picture on the memory card. Nothing Check the USB connections from the PictBridge compatible device to the printer dock (page 15). happens when you try to print Re-establish the connection: disconnect, then reconnect the USB cable from the PictBridge compatible device to the printer dock. (from PictBridge compatible Make sure there is at least one picture in the PictBridge compatible device) device's internal memory or memory card. www.kodak.com/go/support 37 Troubleshooting If... Try the following Nothing Check the USB connections from the printer dock to the computer (page 23). happens when you try to print The computer may be transferring pictures. Wait a few seconds, then try to again. (from computer) Access the printer menu for your system. Remove check marks next to Pause Printing and Offline, if checked. Close unnecessary software applications. Disconnect then reconnect the USB cable from the printer dock to the computer (page 23). Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed (page 20). Install if necessary. If you choose Custom installation, make sure to install the printer driver. Uninstall, then reinstall Kodak EasyShare software (page 20). Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements (page 20). Upgrade your system if necessary. 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 sure the cooling vents are not blocked or dirty (page 1). Close unnecessary software applications. Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements (page 20). Upgrade your system if necessary. 38 www.kodak.com/go/support Troubleshooting If... Try the following IMPORTANT: The color cartridge may lock in place if there is a paper Unable to error. Do not attempt to remove the cartridge without remove color cartridge (paper first clearing the paper error. Make sure the Paper light is light may glow off before attempting to remove the cartridge (see Paper steady amber or light under Printer dock status lights, page 41). blink) Check to see if the paper tray is empty or if paper is missing perforated tabs. Reload paper if necessary (page 6), then try again. Make sure paper is not jammed. Clear the jam if necessary (page 34), then try again. Disconnect then reconnect the power and try again. IMPORTANT: Upon reconnecting the power, the color cartridge may advance to the next picture slot on the ribbon, resulting in a supply mismatch (see below). Paper runs out Supply mismatch can result from several different situations, including: before the color --Scrapping of paper as a result of jams or other errors cartridge (or --Gradual advancement of the color cartridge ribbon as a result of vice versa) removing ribbon slack or clearing jams --Advancement of the color cartridge ribbon upon reconnecting power to unlock the color cartridge Supply mismatch is likely to occur as you continue to use your printer dock. If you wish to keep your cartridge and paper supply synchronized, discard unused cartridge or paper when one or the other is fully depleted. www.kodak.com/go/support 39 Troubleshooting Transfer/communication problems If... Try one or more of the following , on the printer dock. Nothing happens Press the Transfer button, when you try to Check the power and USB connections from the printer dock to the transfer pictures to computer (page 23). the computer If you are trying to transfer pictures from a docked camera, make sure to disconnect the optional USB card reader first (page 24). The camera is not properly seated on connector. Reseat the camera on the printer dock (page 10). If you are trying to transfer pictures from a compatible Kodak card reader (page 25) and a camera is docked, remove it. Check the USB connections between the printer dock and the card reader or device. NOTE: The Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 is compatible with the Kodak 8-in-1 card reader and the Kodak 6-in-1 card reader (each sold separately). Other Kodak USB card readers may work with the printer dock; however, other manufacturers' card readers are not supported. Close unnecessary software applications, and minimize remaining application windows. Follow any messages on the screen that may have been hidden by other windows. Disconnect then reconnect the USB cable from the printer dock to the computer (page 23). Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed (page 20). Install if necessary. If you choose Custom installation, make sure to install the printer driver. Uninstall, then reinstall Kodak EasyShare software (page 20). Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements (page 20). Upgrade your system if necessary. 40 www.kodak.com/go/support Troubleshooting 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 cartridge without first clearing the paper error. Make sure the Paper light is off before attempting to remove the cartridge (see Paper light). Light is off Light blinks amber The color cartridge is properly installed and is working normally. Slow blink (for several seconds): the color cartridge is nearly depleted. None required. None required. Fast blink: there is a color cartridge jam Clear the jam (page 34), then press . Light glows steady amber The color cartridge is depleted. The color cartridge is not installed or is not fully seated. Install a new color cartridge (page 4), then press . Remove and re-install the color cartridge (page 4), then press . www.kodak.com/go/support 41 Troubleshooting Paper 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 Paper light is off before attempting to remove the cartridge. Light is off Light blinks amber The paper tray is properly installed and has an ample supply of paper. There is a paper jam. Printing stopped during mid-print; the paper may be damaged or is missing removable tabs (page 35). Light glows steady amber The paper tray is empty. The paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed. None required. Clear the jam (page 34), then press . Remove loose paper. Check the paper supply. Reload with new paper if necessary, then press . Load paper (page 6), then press Remove the paper tray, check that paper is properly loaded, and re-install (page 7). Press to resume printing. . Paper did not feed; removable tabs may Check the paper supply. Reload with new paper if necessary, then be missing or sheets may be stuck together (page 33). press . The paper feed roller may be dirty. Clean the paper feed roller (page 31). 42 www.kodak.com/go/support Troubleshooting Battery charging lights Light status All lights are off Cause The camera may not be properly seated on connector. The camera is turned on. An unrecognized battery type is installed, or camera does not support charging. Action/solution Reseat the camera on the printer dock (page 10). Turn off the camera. Install a Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack or Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery (page 8). See your camera user's guide for other charging options. None; dock is checking the charge status of the battery. One steady green light The camera was just placed in camera dock. Ascending steady green lights The battery is charging. Charging Leave the camera on the dock to is complete when all three lights continue charging or maintain are lit. charge. One blinking red light The battery is not properly installed. The battery or connector pin is damaged. Re-install the battery. Check for damage. The camera and battery have been Slowly return the camera and exposed to extreme temperatures. battery to room temperature. Descending blinking green lights The Ni-MH battery pack refresh cycle in progress: discharging (lights turn off as discharging progresses). Leave the camera on the dock to continue refresh cycle (page 11). www.kodak.com/go/support 43 Troubleshooting Print button/light Light status Light glows steady green Light blinks green Light is off Cause The printer dock is ready for printing. The printer dock is printing. There are no pictures in the camera or on the card. None required. To enable Print: 1 Take pictures. Action/solution None required.