User manual KODAK G600 PRINTER DOCK

Kodak EasyShare G600 printer dock User's guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2006 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, ImageLink, and XtraLife are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 4J4599_en Product features Front/top/side view 15 16 1 2 3 14 13 12 11 10 4 5 6 9 9 8 7 1 Power button/light 2 (4-way button) 3 Print button/light 4 Red-eye reduction button/ light 5 Print Layout button 6 Transfer button/light 7 Paper tray 8 Paper-tray cover Paper-tray door 10 Paper-tray chamber 11 Pull-out handle 12 USB device connector (for compatible USB devices) 13 Paper status indicator light 14 Camera connector 15 Camera battery status light 16 Cartridge status indicator light www.kodak.com/go/support i Product features Back/top/side view 1 2 3 9 8 7 6 5 6 7 8 9 4 Connector cover release tab Color cartridge (shown installed) Cartridge-release tab Cartridge door 1 2 3 4 5 USB connector (to computer) Power connector (DC-in) Cooling vent Paper path slot Connector cover for optional battery ii www.kodak.com/go/support Table of contents 1 1 Getting started ......................................................................................1 Finding a location for your printer dock.......................................................... 1 Handling and storing the cartridge and paper ................................................ 1 Attaching the custom camera insert............................................................... 2 Connecting the power................................................................................... 3 Loading the paper and cartridge.................................................................... 4 Inserting and removing the paper tray ........................................................... 6 2 Setting up your digital camera ..............................................................7 Docking and charging the camera ................................................................. 7 Best camera setting for 4 x 6 inch (10 x 15 cm) prints .................................. 10 3 Printing without a computer ...............................................................11 Printing from your digital camera................................................................. 11 Selecting pictures on your camera for printing.............................................. 12 Printing tagged pictures .............................................................................. 12 Printing from a PictBridge compatible device ............................................... 13 Changing the printed picture layout............................................................. 14 Printing pictures on the same sheet ............................................................. 16 Reducing red eye in your prints.................................................................... 18 Canceling printing....................................................................................... 19 4 Installing software ...............................................................................20 Installing the software................................................................................. 20 5 Using the printer dock with a computer ..............................................22 Connecting to a computer ........................................................................... 22 Transferring pictures from your digital camera.............................................. 23 www.kodak.com/go/support iii Table of contents Printing from a computer............................................................................. 24 Canceling printing....................................................................................... 27 6 Using the printer dock with a USB flash drive .....................................28 Printing pictures from a USB flash drive ....................................................... 28 Canceling printing....................................................................................... 29 Copying pictures to a USB flash drive........................................................... 30 Canceling copying to a USB flash drive ........................................................ 32 7 Printer dock portability ........................................................................33 Taking your printer dock with you................................................................ 33 Powering your printer dock with a battery ................................................... 35 8 Maintenance and firmware upgrade ...................................................38 Maintaining your printer dock...................................................................... 38 Upgrading your printer dock firmware ......................................................... 40 9 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................41 Printing problems........................................................................................ 41 Transfer/communication problems ............................................................... 48 Printer-dock-status lights............................................................................. 49 10 Getting help ......................................................................................55 Helpful links................................................................................................ 55 Telephone customer support ....................................................................... 56 11 Appendix ...........................................................................................57 Printer dock specifications ........................................................................... 57 Important safety instructions ....................................................................... 58 Extending battery life .................................................................................. 60 Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................ 61 Additional care and maintenance ................................................................ 61 Warranty..................................................................................................... 62 Regulatory information................................................................................ 64 iv www.kodak.com/go/support 1 I 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. I 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. I I I 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 cartridge, and add paper. I Handling and storing the cartridge and paper Cartridge I I I I Keep cartridges out of the reach of children. For best quality prints, store the cartridge in a location where the temperature does not exceed 85°F (30°C). To avoid getting fingerprints on the ribbon, handle the cartridge by the spool ends. Keep the cartridge away from direct sunlight and out of high-temperature environments (such as a vehicle parked in the sun). 1 www.kodak.com/go/support Getting started Paper I I To avoid fingerprints on the paper, handle it by the edges. Do not touch the glossy side of the paper. To store paper, remove the tray and close the cover and door to keep out dust and debris. Store paper flat. I Keep the paper away from direct sunlight and out of high-temperature environments (such as a vehicle parked in the sun). Attaching the custom camera insert IMPORTANT: Use the custom insert that came with your digital camera to dock the camera. Depending on your camera connector, you may need the Kodak dock adapter kit D-26. See the instructions included with the dock adapter. I I Place the insert tabs into the back slots of the dock. Then press the front tabs 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 Make sure your camera is not docked on 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 adapter included with your printer dock may not require assembly and may be different from the one shown. 3 Connect the AC power adapter into a power outlet. Purchase an AC power adapter and other accessories at www.kodak.com/go/accessories. 4 Press the Power button, , to turn on/off the printer dock. IMPORTANT: When traveling, verify that your AC power adapter is compatible in the region to which you are traveling. www.kodak.com/go/support 3 Getting started Loading the paper and cartridge IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak cartridges and photo paper kits with the symbol. Do not use inkjet paper. (Kodak photo paper kits sold separately at a retailer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories). Paper: IMPORTANT: Do not load more than 30 sheets of paper (see upper limit line, , inside tray). To avoid fingerprints, do not touch the glossy side of the paper (page 2). 1 Fan the sheets of paper to separate and prevent sticking. 3 Close the paper-tray cover then flip open the hinged section. 2 Open the paper-tray cover then load the paper, logo side down. Cover 4 www.kodak.com/go/support Getting started Cartridge: See Handling and storing the cartridge on page 1. To load the cartridge: 1 Open the cartridge door. 3 Insert the cartridge into the chamber until it clicks into place. Cartridge light 2 Rotate the cartridge spool clockwise just enough to remove the ribbon slack. Cartridge-release tab 4 Close the cartridge door. To remove the cartridge, push up on the Cartridge-release tab then pull out the cartridge. IMPORTANT: Too many rotations may reduce the number of prints you can make. IMPORTANT: Remove the cartridge when the cartridge light glows red (see page 49). The cartridge may lock if there is a paper error. Clear the paper error (see page 41) and make sure the paper light is off before you remove the cartridge. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 Getting started Inserting and removing the paper tray Inserting the paper tray 1 Open the paper-tray door. 2 Slide the paper-tray into the paper-tray chamber until it snaps into place. (Make sure the hinged section is open). Paper light Removing the paper-tray Reload the paper-tray when the paper light glows red. I I Pull the paper-tray out to remove it. When storing or traveling with your printer dock, close the paper-tray cover and paper-tray door to keep out dust and debris. IMPORTANT: Make sure you store the paper-tray in the space provided on the bottom of the printer dock (see page 33). 6 www.kodak.com/go/support 2 Setting up your digital camera Docking and charging the 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. IMPORTANT: To charge your camera battery, your printer dock must be powered by the AC adapter (not the printer battery). This printer dock is ImageLink print-system compatible. You can dock not only Kodak EasyShare digital cameras, but other brands of ImageLink system-compatible digital devices. NOTE: Not all cameras are compatible for charging on the G600 printer dock. See your camera user's guide for dock compatibility. Docking the camera 1 Attach a custom camera insert to the printer dock (see page 2). 2 Load a Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery KAA2HR, or a Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery into the camera for charging. See your camera user's guide. NOTE: Your printer dock charges only Kodak Ni-MH KAA2HR and Li-Ion rechargeable batteries. 3 Place the camera on the printer dock. Push camera down to seat the connector. The battery status light on the printer dock lights up and an initializing message appears on the camera. NOTE: If the printer dock is turned off when you dock the camera, the printer dock turns on and initialises. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Setting up your digital camera NOTE: If your printer dock is powered by the printer battery, press the Power button, printer. , to turn on the 4 Keep the camera strap clear of the paper path at the front and back of the printer dock. The camera is now powered by the printer dock instead of the camera battery. Charging the camera I I I For charging, use the AC adapter to power the printer dock. The printer dock will not charge camera batteries when it is powered by its printer battery. The Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery pack and Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery charge up to 3 hours. The Camera battery status light on the printer dock blinks green when the camera battery is charging. Charging is complete when the light stops blinking and glows a steady green (see Printer-dock-status lights on page 49). Blinking green = Battery charging Steady green = Battery charging complete You may leave the camera on the printer dock to maintain the charge. NOTE: Charging does not begin immediately after the camera is docked. It may take several minutes before the battery light indicates the charge status. I For Kodak EasyShare camera and dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/adapterkitchart. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your digital camera Refreshing the Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable camera battery IMPORTANT: The battery refresh feature is intended for use with the Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery KAA2HR only. Li-Ion batteries do not require refreshing. Battery status light Battery light glows green when charging is complete. 8 hours for full refresh NOTE: If you are getting fewer than 20 pictures per charge, you may need to refresh the battery. The refresh cycle completely discharges the battery, then fully charges it. See Extending battery life, page 60. 1 Make sure the Ni-MH rechargeable battery is in the camera. 2 Place your EasyShare camera on the printer dock (page 7). 3 Press and hold the Print Layout button, , and the Red-eye Reduction button, , on the printer dock at the same time until the Battery status light blinks amber (approximately 5 seconds), then release the buttons. To purchase a Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery for your digital camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. See your camera user's guide for battery compatibility. www.kodak.com/go/support 9 Setting up your digital camera Best camera setting for 4 x 6 inch (10 x 15 cm) prints Before taking pictures, change the Picture-size 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 Kodak EasyShare digital camera user's guide for more information. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support 3 Printing without a computer IMPORTANT: Wait until printing is complete before you remove the paper, 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 (page 7). The current or most recent picture appears on the camera screen. To print the current picture, press I I I I (Print button). To print additional pictures on your camera: Press . Press Press . to select the print quantity. Repeat for each picture you want to print. on the printer dock to locate a picture. To fast scroll, press and hold The print screen appears. NOTE: If you don't press any buttons after 5 seconds, printing starts automatically. When the printing starts, the Print light blinks. The paper cycles four times during the printing process. The first three passes apply layers of yellow, magenta, and cyan colors to the print, and the fourth pass applies the Kodak XtraLifeTM coating that protects and preserves the image. IMPORTANT: Do not pull out the print. The printer dock automatically ejects the finished print after the fourth pass. www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Printing without a computer Selecting pictures on your camera 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 on your camera. 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 (0­99). The default is one. Zero removes the tag for a selected picture. I 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. 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. I To bypass printing of tagged pictures--press on your camera and select Exit, then press . NOTE: If you tagged pictures for printing using your digital camera, instead of printing the current picture, all tagged pictures are printed. NOTE: When printing tagged pictures, the number of copies that are printed is determined by the setting on your camera or device. I 12 www.kodak.com/go/support Printing without a computer Printing from a PictBridge compatible device Your printer dock is compatible with PictBridge technology, so you can print from any PictBridge compatible device (such as a digital camera or camera phone). 1 Plug the USB cable from the PictBridge compatible device into your printer dock's USB connector. NOTE: If the PictBridge device is already plugged in, but the connection is no longer available, disconnect the USB cable then reconnect it to re-establish the connection. 2 Use the PictBridge compatible device to review pictures, choose printing options, and print. See your device user's guide for details. www.kodak.com/go/support 13 Printing without a computer Changing the printed picture layout 1 Follow the steps (except for Press ) to print from your digital camera (page 11) or PictBridge compatible device (page 13). NOTE: You can only change the picture layout if a device with a display screen is docked or connected to your printer dock. 2 Press the Print Layout button, Picture Layout setting 1-up (full photo) 2-up 4-up (wallet size) 9-up (mini photo) , repeatedly to select a picture layout: Number and size of prints per sheet One 4 x 6 in. (102 x 152 mm) picture Up to two 3 x 4 in. (76 x 102 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 Press I to return to the main review screen. Press again to begin printing. To change the default picture layout: Select a picture-layout, then press and hold the Print Layout button, , for 4­5 seconds. The cartridge and paper status lights blink red for 2 seconds then turn off. The selected picture layout appears on the docked camera screen. 14 www.kodak.com/go/support Printing without a computer Effect of picture layout on number of copies When printing tagged pictures (see page 12), 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, use your camera's 3:2 picture size setting to avoid cropping (see your camera user's guide). NOTE: When printing from a PictBridge compatible device (see page 13), 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 layout selected on your device does not match any of the sizes on the printer dock, then the closest picture layout on the printer dock is automatically selected. www.kodak.com/go/support 15 Printing without a computer Printing pictures on the same sheet You can select different pictures or more than one copy of a picture to print on the same sheet. IMPORTANT: Do not press until after you choose the print layout. Different pictures on the same sheet 1 Select one copy of each picture on your docked camera (page 11) or on your camera prior to docking (page 12). 2 Press the printer dock Print Layout button repeatedly to scroll through and select either 2-up , 4-up , or 9-up , depending on the picture layout you wish to print (see page 14). 3 Press to begin printing. 16 www.kodak.com/go/support Printing without a computer Duplicate pictures on the same sheet Method 1: using the digital camera 1 Select two or more copies of a picture on your docked camera (page 11) or on your camera prior to docking (page 12). IMPORTANT: To fill up a sheet with duplicate copies, the number of copies you choose for the tagged pictures on your camera must match the number of prints in the picture layout you choose in step 2. 2 Press the printer dock Print Layout button repeatedly to select either 2-up , 4-up , or 9-up , depending on the picture size you wish to print (see page 14). 3 Press to begin printing. Method 2: using the printer dock and docked camera 1 Place the camera on the printer dock. The current or most recent picture appears on the camera screen. 2 Press print. (4-way button) on the printer dock to review and choose a picture to 3 Press on the printer dock to select the print quantity. IMPORTANT: Make sure the print quantity you choose matches the number of prints in the picture layout you choose in step 4. 4 Press the Print Layout button repeatedly to select either 2-up , 4-up 9-up , depending on the picture size you wish to print (see page 14). 5 Press to begin printing. The print screen appears. www.kodak.com/go/support , or 17 Printing without a computer NOTE: If you don't press any buttons after 5 seconds, printing starts automatically. Reducing red eye in your prints Your printer dock incorporates technology that automatically detects and corrects red eye in your subjects before you print your pictures. I I I Your printer dock defaults to red-eye reduction being always on, and the Red-eye reduction button/light, , glows green. Red-eye reduction is applied to images that were captured using the flash on your digital camera. The Red-eye reduction button is disabled when printing from a computer. If printing from a computer (see page 24), make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed on the computer. Printing may slightly increase when using red-eye reduction. Your printer dock may apply red-eye reduction to an area such as a sunburn, which darkens the area in your print. Turn off red-eye reduction. . I I To turn red-eye reduction off, press the Red-eye reduction button, To change the red-eye reduction default to off, press and hold the Red-eye reduction button, , for 5 seconds. The Red-eye-reduction light blinks, then turns off. 18 www.kodak.com/go/support Printing without a computer Canceling printing To cancel printing, do one of the following: Press . A confirmation screen appears. Printing is cancelled when you select that you are sure you want to cancel printing. I Press and hold for 2 seconds. Printing is cancelled automatically. NOTE: When printing is cancelled, the paper is ejected from the printer dock. If you cancel a print during the fourth pass (clear coat), the print is ejected upon completion. I www.kodak.com/go/support 19 4 Installing software Installing the software 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. 3 Load the software: Windows OS--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 Complete. I 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. 20 www.kodak.com/go/support Installing software 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 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 (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. 22 www.kodak.com/go/support Using the printer dock with a computer Transferring pictures from your digital camera 1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare software is installed (page 20) and the printer dock is connected to your computer (page 22). 2 Place the camera on the printer dock (page 7). 3 Press the Transfer button, , on the printer dock. Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer and the printer dock Transfer light blinks green. 4 Use Kodak EasyShare software to transfer pictures from the camera to your computer. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. NOTE: The Transfer light blinks while the pictures are being transferred. The Transfer light continues to blink until the connection is no longer available or is ended from the computer. NOTE: With the software installed, pressing the Transfer button establishes drive connections for the docked camera. You can view, copy, delete, and manage files on the new drives on the computer. See your computer documentation for details. www.kodak.com/go/support 23 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. To install your Kodak EasyShare software, see page 20. If there are no pictures on your computer, use the printer dock to transfer pictures from your camera or memory card before printing (page 23). Printing with Kodak EasyShare software 1 Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed (page 20), and the printer dock is connected to your computer (page 22). 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 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. Printing tagged pictures from your computer 1 Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed (page 20), and the printer dock is connected to your computer (page 22). 2 Transfer the tagged pictures to your computer (page 23). 3 Follow steps 4 through 6 (page 24). 24 www.kodak.com/go/support Using the printer dock with a computer Printing with other applications 1 Make sure the printer driver is installed (page 20), and the printer dock is connected to your computer (page 22). 2 Open the pictures in the application from which you want to print. 3 Access the 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 Print Layout 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 25 Using the printer dock with a computer Choosing a color mode You have three color-correction options to help you make great-looking prints: 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 G600 printer dock icon, then select Printing Preferences. 3 Click the Color-Correction tab. 4 Select a color-correction option, then click OK. 26 www.kodak.com/go/support Using the printer dock with a computer Mac OS X 10.3 or higher: 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 2000/XP OS: 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 10.3 or higher: 1 In Print Center, double-click the printer icon. 2 Click the print job you want to cancel, then select Delete. www.kodak.com/go/support 27 6 Using the printer dock with a USB flash drive You can use your USB flash drive to print and copy pictures, with or without a computer. Printing pictures from a USB flash drive 1 Make sure your printer dock power is connected (page 3) and your digital camera is docked (page 7). 2 Connect the USB flash drive to the USB device connector on your printer dock. Either a print screen or the flash drive images appear on the camera screen, depending on whether or not your camera can display images from other devices. NOTE: If the flash drive is already plugged in but the connection is no longer available, disconnect then reconnect the flash drive to re-establish the connection. 3 Follow the steps for printing from your digital camera (page 11) and changing your picture layout (page 14). IMPORTANT: You can only print pictures from a USB flash drive if your camera is docked. 28 www.kodak.com/go/support Using the printer dock with a USB flash drive Canceling printing To cancel printing, do one of the following: Press . A confirmation screen appears. Printing is cancelled when you select that you are sure you want to cancel printing. I Press and hold for 2 seconds. Printing is cancelled automatically. NOTE: When printing is cancelled, the paper is ejected from the printer dock. If you cancel a print during the fourth pass (clear coat), the print is ejected upon completion. I www.kodak.com/go/support 29 Using the printer dock with a USB flash drive Copying pictures to a USB flash drive NOTE: The printer dock Transfer light blinks while the pictures are being copied. The Transfer light continues to blink until the Transfer or Print button is pressed, or until the connection is no longer available. Copying without a computer connected If you press the Transfer button, , on a printer dock that is not connected to a computer, you have the option to transfer one or all your pictures from your camera to the USB flash drive. To copy one or all your pictures from your camera to the USB flash drive without a computer connected: 1 Make sure your camera is docked (see page 7), and your USB flash drive is connected to the printer dock (see page 28). 2 Press the Transfer button, , on the printer dock. The Transfer screen appears on your camera's screen. 3 Use the buttons on your camera to select your transfer option. 4 Follow your camera's on-screen instructions. 30 www.kodak.com/go/support Using the printer dock with a USB flash drive Copying with a computer connected If you press the Transfer button, , on a printer dock that is connected to a computer, you have the option to transfer your pictures from your camera to your computer or USB flash drive. NOTE: With the Kodak EasyShare software installed (see page 20), pressing the Transfer button establishes drive connections for the docked camera. You can view, copy, delete, and manage files on the new drives on the computer. See your computer documentation for details. To copy one or all your pictures from your camera to the USB flash drive with a computer connected: 1 Make sure your camera is docked (see page 7), your USB flash drive is connected (see page 28), and your printer dock is connected to the computer (see page 22). 2 Press the Transfer button, , on the printer dock. The Transfer screen appears on your computer screen. You have the option to copy your pictures from your camera to your USB flash drive or computer. 3 Use the buttons on your camera to select your transfer option. 4 Follow your computer's on-screen instructions. www.kodak.com/go/support 31 Using the printer dock with a USB flash drive Canceling copying to a USB flash drive To cancel copying, do one of the following: Press the Transfer button, . NOTE: A cancel confirmation screen appears when you press the Transfer or Print button. Use the buttons on your camera to make your selection. I 32 www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Printer dock portability Taking your printer dock with you For ease-of-use and portability, you can take your printer dock with you and use a detachable printer battery (sold separately) to provide power. Transporting your printer dock IMPORTANT: 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 a printer dock travel bag and other accessories at a retailer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. IMPORTANT: Before you pack your printer dock, remove the paper tray, printer battery, cables, and any device connected to the printer dock. www.kodak.com/go/support 33 Printer dock portability 1 Close the paper tray door on the printer dock. 3 Slide the paper tray into the bottom of the printer dock until it clicks into place. 2 Close the paper tray cover. 4 Pull out the handle to transport. 34 www.kodak.com/go/support Printer dock portability Powering your printer dock with a battery Charge the printer battery before taking it with you. You must connect the AC power adapter to your printer dock to charge the attached printer battery (sold separately). Purchase the Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable printer battery KPB-100 at www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Attaching the printer battery (optional) 1 Push down on the connector-cover-release tab. 3 Snap the battery into place. 2 Remove the connector cover and store it in a safe place. Remove the battery and reattach the connector cover when the battery is not being used. www.kodak.com/go/support 35 Printer dock portability Printer battery information Battery charging The Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable printer battery KPB-100 begins to charge when you attach it to the printer dock and connect the AC power adapter. Your printer dock uses the Power button, , light to show the printer battery charging status. NOTE: If your camera is docked, the camera battery charges first (up to 3 hours), then the printer battery charges. NOTE: If the printer battery is charged and you do not use the printer dock immediately, your printer dock and lights may turn off automatically. Blinking amber = Battery nearly depleted Steady amber (Normal) = Battery less than fully charged Approximately 3 hours for full charge Blinking green = Battery charging Steady green = Battery fully charged Blinking red = Battery error Steady red = Battery needs charging Print number Actual number of prints your fully charged printer battery produces may vary based on usage, battery age, temperature, and other room conditions. Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable printer battery KPB-100 0 50 100 Approximate number of pictures per full charge 36 www.kodak.com/go/support Printer dock portability Battery safety and handling CAUTION: When removing batteries, allow them to cool first; batteries may be hot. I I I I I I Use only batteries that are approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion. Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire, or extreme temperature. Replace all batteries of a set at the same time. Do not mix new batteries with used ones. Do not mix rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries. Do not mix lithium, Ni-MH, and Ni-Cd batteries together. Do not mix batteries of different chemistry types, grades, or brands. Failure to observe this precaution may cause leakage. Remove batteries when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact your local Kodak Customer Service representative. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact your local health provider. For additional health-related information, contact your local Kodak Customer Service representative. Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. If the battery contacts touch metal objects, the battery may short-circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. I I I I I For more information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes. www.kodak.com/go/support 37 8 Maintenance and firmware upgrade Maintaining your printer dock 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. I To clean, wipe the outside of the printer dock with a clean, dry cloth. I I I I I 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. I I I 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 2) and paper-tray door to keep out dust and debris. Store paper flat. 38 www.kodak.com/go/support Maintenance and firmware upgrade Cleaning the paper-feed rollers To prevent misfeeds and to make sure your pictures look their best, we recommend that you keep the paper-feed rollers clean. Inspect the rollers weekly for debris particles, and clean, if necessary. IMPORTANT: Unplug the power before cleaning the paper-feed rollers. 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 swabs to clean the paper-feed rollers. 4 Use the moistened cloth to gently wipe clean the surface of the paper-feed rollers. Advance the feed rollers with your thumb, as necessary, and continue cleaning. 5 Allow the paper-feed rollers to fully dry before reconnecting the power. Paper-feed rollers www.kodak.com/go/support 39 Maintenance and firmware upgrade Upgrading your printer dock firmware IMPORTANT: To upgrade the firmware, your printer dock must be powered by the AC adapter (not the printer battery). From your computer Connect your printer dock to your computer (see page 22). Download the latest version of the printer dock firmware (the software that runs on the printer dock) to your computer. Visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdockdownloads. From your USB flash drive 1 Transfer the latest version of the printer dock firmware file from your computer to your USB flash drive System or Service folder. 2 Connect your printer dock to the AC power adapter (see page 3), and dock your camera to the printer dock (see page 7). 3 Connect the USB flash drive to your printer dock's USB device connector (see page 28). The printer dock automatically checks the firmware file version on the flash drive. 4 Press Print, , on your printer dock to begin the firmware upgrade. buttons on the printer dock to To exit the firmware upgrade process, use the select Exit on the camera. 5 Follow your camera's on-screen instructions. The Red-eye, Transfer, and Print buttons blink until the upgrade is complete. Blinking stops approximately 5 seconds after the upgrade is complete. 6 Remove the USB flash drive and power your printer dock off, then on again. 40 www.kodak.com/go/support 9 Troubleshooting For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/g600support and select Interactive Troubleshooting and Repairs. Select FAQs to learn how to perform a Diagnostic test (identifies common problems). Printing problems If... Try the following Paper does not IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits (with symbol) for your printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. feed (Paper light may I The paper-tray may be empty. Load paper (page 4), re-install the tray, glow red) then press . I Check the paper: 1 Remove the paper-tray (page 6). 2 Inspect the paper supply. Make sure the paper is not damaged. Replace with new paper, if necessary. 3 Carefully "fan" the paper to keep the sheets from sticking together. 4 Reload the tray. Do not load more than 30 sheets of paper (see upper limit line, , inside tray). 5 Re-install the tray, then press to resume printing. I Clean the paper-feed rollers (page 39). Multiple sheets 1 Remove the paper-tray (page 6). of paper are 2 Remove the paper supply from the tray. Carefully "fan" the paper to pulled through keep the sheets from sticking together. printer 3 Reload the tray. Do not load more than 30 sheets of paper (see upper limit line, , inside tray). 4 Re-install the tray, then press to resume printing. www.kodak.com/go/support 41 Troubleshooting If... Try the following IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits (with Printer is symbol) for your printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. jammed (Paper or Color- I If the Paper light blinks quickly: cartridge light 1 Remove the paper-tray (page 6). may glow 2 Disconnect the power from the printer dock for 10 seconds, then red/amber) 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 tray. Carefully "fan" the paper to keep the sheets from sticking together. 4 Reload the tray. Do not load more than 30 sheets of paper (see upper limit line, , inside tray). 5 Re-install the tray, then press to resume printing. I If the Color-cartridge light glows red, check the color cartridge. IMPORTANT: The 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 (page 49). Remove the cartridge and any slack from the ribbon, then re-install the cartridge (page 4). Press to resume printing. 42 www.kodak.com/go/support Troubleshooting If... Try the following Printing stops IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits (with symbol) for your printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. during mid-print (paper stops I Check the paper: feeding and 1 Remove the paper-tray (page 6). Paper light 2 Check the paper slot on the back of the printer dock. glows red) 3 Remove loose paper from the printer dock. If paper is jammed, see page 41. 4 Carefully "fan" the paper to keep the sheets from sticking together. 5 Reload the tray. Do not load more than 30 sheets of paper (see upper limit line, , inside tray). 6 Re-install the tray, then press to resume printing. I Clean the paper-feed rollers (page 39). Print is smudged I Fingerprints may be on glossy side of paper. Handle paper by the edges (page 2). Print is spotted I Check for dirty paper; wipe paper gently with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove dirt. For excessive dirt or debris, thoroughly clean the paper-tray, and load new paper (page 4). Check and clean the paper-feed rollers (page 39). NOTE: Keep paper in the original protective wrap and 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 6). www.kodak.com/go/support 43 Troubleshooting If... Print is too light or underexposed Try the following IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits (with symbol) for your printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. I Load the paper with the Kodak logo facing down. Reload the paper, if necessary (page 4). details. I Turn the flash off, then take the picture. See your camera user's guide for I Adjust the exposure compensation on the camera, then take the picture. See your camera user's guide for details. I Move so the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range, then take the picture. See your camera user's guide for details. I Edit the picture using Kodak EasyShare software on your computer. See the EasyShare software Help for details. Print is too dark, I Reposition the camera for more available light, then take the picture. See your camera user's guide for details. overexposed, or discolored I Use fill flash or change your position so light is not behind the subject, then take the picture. See your camera user's guide for details. I Turn the flash on, then take the picture. See your camera user's guide for details. I Adjust the exposure compensation on your camera, then take the picture. See your camera user's guide for details. I Move so the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range, then take the picture. See your camera user's guide for details. I Edit the picture using Kodak EasyShare software on your computer. See the EasyShare software Help for details. I Move the printer dock from direct sunlight; operate in a temperature-controlled environment. I Do not block the cooling vents on your printer dock; keep them clean (page 1).