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  • Page 1 All-in-One Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2007 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks is under license. ©1989-2007 I.R.I.S. (Image Recognition Integrated Systems), All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Printer Location ....................13  Printing a Demo Page ..................13  Status Monitor (Windows Only) ..............13  Setting Options for the Status Monitor ..........13  3  Handling and Loading Paper ..............15  Loading an Original ..................... 15  Handling Paper ..................... 16 ...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 6  Scan ......................33  Scan from Control Panel (Windows) ............33  Scan from Control Panel (Macintosh) ............33  7  Maintenance ................... 35  General Care ......................35  Cleaning the Scanner Glass ................36  Cleaning the Scanner Lid .................. 36 ...
  • Page 5 Regulatory Compliance ..................62  FCC Compliance and Advisory ............... 62  FCC and Industry Canada ................. 63  Canadian DOC Statement ................ 63  German Compliance Statement .............. 63  Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling ......63  Glossary ......................65  Index ....................... 67  User Guide...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Center software. Memory Card Slots You can insert a memory card directly into one of the memory card slots on the Kodak ESP·3 All- in-One printer. The printer supports connection of only one memory card device at a time. The green LED memory card light located to the left of the memory card slots flashes while the card is being accessed.

  • Page 8: Control Panel Layout

    Chapter 1 Control Panel Layout Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...
  • Page 9 Toggles between print sizes of 100% and Fit to Page. The default is Size button 100%. 100% produces a 1:1 copy, if the output paper is the same size or larger than the original. Fit to page fills the output page with the image, creating a borderless print.

  • Page 10: Main Components

    Main Components Number Name Scanner lid Control panel Memory card slots and memory card status light USB host port (for connecting PictBridge cameras, PTP cameras, and USB mass storage devices) Paper tray Output tray extender Paper width guide Printer access door...

  • Page 11: Usb Port

    PictBridge camera and print pictures directly from the camera. The Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One printer can access images from most digital cameras. You can also use the USB port to access pictures on a USB device, such as a thumb drive, and transfer them to your computer.
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...
  • Page 13 Light Status Cause Action/Solution On/Off light is off. The printer is turned off. Press On/Off to turn the printer on. The printer does not have power Ensure that the power cord is applied. properly plugged into the back of the printer.
  • Page 14 The paper tray is out of paper, Load the paper tray with paper, clear Check Paper light there is a paper jam, or the wrong the paper jam, or load the correct is flashing red. size paper is loaded. size paper. Press Copy to continue.

  • Page 15: Aio Home Center (Windows)

    A new calibration sheet will print. AiO Home Center (Windows) The AiO Home Center software is an application that runs on the computer. It enables you to print, copy, scan, and configure your AiO printer from the computer. The six large icons on the AiO Home Center main window let you: •...

  • Page 16: Aio Home Center (Macintosh)

    Chapter 1 AiO Home Center (Macintosh) The AiO Home Center software is an application that runs on the computer. It enables you to configure your AiO printer from the computer. After installation, you can run Home Center from the System Preference's Print & Fax pane by selecting your Kodak AiO Printer in the Printer List, clicking the Print Queue button, and then clicking the Utility icon.
  • Page 17 Product Overview User Guide...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Printer Location It is important to find a good location for your Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One printer. Place the printer on a clean, flat surface, in a dry location and out of direct sunlight. Make sure the printer has proper ventilation.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 21: Handling And Loading Paper

    To copy or scan oversized originals, completely remove the lid from the printer. The printer functions normally with the lid removed. To remove the lid, lift the lid to the open position, grasp the sides of the lid, and then gently pull the lid upward.

  • Page 22: Handling Paper

    You can load the Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One printer with various types of paper ranging from 3 to 8.5 inches wide and from 5 to 14 inches long. The tray capacity is 100 sheets of 20 lb plain paper. You can also load labels and transparencies.

  • Page 23: Loading 4 X 6 Photo Paper

    Before printing, pull the output tray extender all the way out and pop up the paper stop. Loading 4 x 6 Photo Paper You can load up to 30 sheets of 4 x 6 inch (101 x 150 mm) photo paper into the paper tray. Note To avoid fingerprints, handle photo paper by the edges and avoid touching the glossy side of the paper.

  • Page 24: Loading Envelopes

    Do not use envelopes with cutouts or cellophane windows. Remove any other paper from the paper tray. Insert one or more envelopes into the right side of the paper tray with the print side down and the envelope flaps on the right, pointing left.

  • Page 25: Print

    Transfer Pictures to Computer After you take pictures with your digital camera, you can transfer them to the computer and print them on your ESP·3 All-in-One printer. You can transfer .jpg, .mov, or .wav files to your computer from PictBridge cameras, memory cards, and USB mass storage devices.

  • Page 26: Transfer To A Macintosh Computer

    Image Capture to complete the transfer. To transfer from a memory card On the front printer panel, insert a memory card into one of the memory card slots. Complete the file transfer with Kodak EasyShare. If EasyShare is not installed on your computer, use iPhoto or Image Capture to complete the transfer.

  • Page 27: Range

    Panoramic Photos Panoramic photos are images with an aspect ratio of 1 : 1.77 or greater. Load 4 x 12 photo paper to print panoramic photos as a 1 up layout. Load US Letter or A4 photo paper to print panoramic photos as a 2 up layout.

  • Page 28: Print Layouts

    Print Layouts You can print multiple picture layouts from a PictBridge camera. The table below shows the print sizes that result from the various layouts when applied to US letter-size paper (8.5 x 11 inches). Layout A Paper Print Size Borderless 8.5 x 11 inches...

  • Page 29: 4X6 Inch Paper

    Print 4x6 Inch Paper 1 per page borderless 1 per page bordered 2 per page 3 per page 4 per page 9 per page User Guide...

  • Page 30: 5X7 Inch Paper

    Chapter 4 5x7 Inch Paper 1 per page borderless 1 per page bordered 2 per page 3 per page 4 per page 9 per page Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 31: 8X10 Inch Paper

    Print 8x10 Inch Paper 1 per page borderless 1 per page bordered 2 per page 3 per page 4 per page 9 per page User Guide...

  • Page 32: Us Letter

    Chapter 4 US Letter 1 per page bordered 1 per page borderless 2 per page 3 per page 4 per page 9 per page Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...
  • Page 33 Print Panoramic User Guide...

  • Page 34: A4 Paper

    Chapter 4 A4 Paper 1 per page borderless 1 per page bordered 2 per page 3 per page 4 per page 9 per page Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...
  • Page 35 Print Panoramic User Guide...

  • Page 36: 4 X 12 Paper

    Chapter 4 4 X 12 Paper 3.5x5.5" 4x6" 4x12" 3.5x11.5" Panoramic Panoramic Non-panoramic Non-panoramic Borderless Bordered Borderless 1 per page 2x3" 2x3" 2x3" 2x3" 2x3" 2x3" 2x3" 2x3" 2x3" 1.1x1.7" each Non-panoramic Non-panoramic Non-panoramic Non-panoramic 2 per page 3 per page...

  • Page 37: Copy

    Copy Print Size 100% Fit to Page produces a 1 : 1 copy. When the paper loaded is smaller than the original, the copy is 100% cropped. produces a 1 : 1 copy only when the original is the same size as the paper loaded.
  • Page 38 Chapter 5 Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 39: Scan

    Scanning is the process of converting text and pictures into an electronic format for your computer. The Scan mode becomes active when you press Scan. The Scan status light is always on when your AiO printer is in Scan mode. To use the scan features, your AiO printer must be connected to a computer.
  • Page 40 Chapter 6 Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    If the printer has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect water has gotten inside the printer, turn it off and let it dry out. If this does not resolve the problem, contact customer support (see Telephone Customer Support).

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Scanner Glass

    The test page provides information about your printer that can be useful when contacting Kodak support (see Support and Telephone Customer Support). The test page can be printed directly from the control panel. It is formatted for US letter or A4 size plain paper and will not work on smaller paper.

  • Page 43: Ink Cartridges

    1 Printhead 2 Color ink cartridge 3 Black ink cartridge Wait until the printhead is idle and silent, then pinch the latch on the old ink cartridge with your thumb and forefinger and lift it out of the printhead. Note You can take your used ink cartridges to most office supply or electronics stores for safe disposal.

  • Page 44: Printhead

    Chapter 7 Remove the bagged ink cartridge from the box, tear open the bag at the notch, and remove the ink cartridge. Important Insert the ink cartridge immediately to prevent any drying of the ink. Remove the orange cap from the cartridge by grasping the top edge and pulling/rotating it off the ink cartridge.

  • Page 45: Printhead Alignment

    Load the paper tray with US letter or A4 Kodak plain paper. On the control panel, press and hold Scan and Cancel at the same time until the On/Off light starts blinking. The following pattern is printed and calibration is complete when the page is printed.

  • Page 46: Replace The Printhead

    Make sure the Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One printer is on. Open the printer access door. Pinch the latch on the ink cartridge with your thumb and forefinger and lift it out of the print head. Remove both ink cartridges. Unlatch the printhead by pressing by pressing the release button on the top center of the carriage.
  • Page 47 Remove and discard the black plastic casing and the orange protective cap. Place the new printhead into the carriage. Push firmly against the target label on the printhead until it clicks into place. Reinstall the ink cartridges. Close the printer access door. A calibration page automatically prints.
  • Page 48 Chapter 7 Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 49: Support

    Support Support Contact Kodak Kodak provides several resources to help you solve problems with your Kodak printer. • Troubleshooting information (see Troubleshooting). • Additional technical information (in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD). • Support from the Kodak Web site (www.kodak.com/go/support).

  • Page 50: Telephone Customer Support

    Chapter 8 Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of your Kodak EasyShare software, Kodak Home Center software or Kodak printer, you may speak with a customer support representative. Before calling, please have the following information available.

  • Page 51: Customer Support Phone Numbers

    The power supply is not properly connected. Corrective Action • Make sure the power cord is connected to the power supply and plugged into a grounded power outlet or power strip. • If you are using a power strip, make sure it is turned on.

  • Page 52: Device Not Recognized

    Chapter 8 Device not Recognized Probable Cause Any of the following can prevent your Kodak printer from reading a connected digital camera, USB thumb drive, or memory card. • The camera is turned OFF. • The USB connector from the camera is not fully inserted in the port.

  • Page 53: Multiple Paper Feed

    Multiple Pictures Not Scanned Properly When scanning or copying, the Kodak printer can detect multiple pictures on the scanner glass, straighten them, and create individual files. If you are having trouble with this feature, check the following: Probable Cause 1 Your pictures are not placed optimally on the scanner glass.

  • Page 54: No Communication With Computer

    Check the connection from your computer to your printer. Ensure that the square end of the USB cable is plugged in to the USB port on the back of your printer, and the flat end into a USB port on your computer.

  • Page 55: Paper Jam

    Copy Cancel Paper Jam Probable Cause The paper did not advance, was not picked up properly from the paper tray, or is lodged inside the printer. Important Kodak Inkjet paper is recommended for your Kodak All-in-One printer. Corrective Action Remove the paper from the tray.

  • Page 56: Transfer Pictures Failure

    Remove the memory card or USB device and reinsert it. • Check the power connection to the computer. • If you are trying to transfer pictures from a memory card and a PictBridge camera is connected, remove it. • Close unnecessary software applications, and minimize remaining application windows. Follow any messages on the screen that may have been hidden by other windows.

  • Page 57: Multiple-Page Document In Reverse Order

    Support Squeeze the paper guide and slide it to the right until it touches the edge of the envelopes. Multiple-page Document in Reverse Order Probable Cause The printing settings in the printer driver are set to print the first page of your document first.

  • Page 58: Picture Print Smudged

    The image file may be corrupt. Review the picture on the camera or computer and delete, if necessary. • The image file may not be JPEG format. The Kodak printer can print only JPEG files in stand- alone mode. Connect to a computer and use software to print other image formats. Poor Print Quality •...

  • Page 59: Print Spotted

    Print Too Dark • Try retaking the picture with the flash on, or move within the flash range of the camera. Refer to your camera user’s guide for details. • Adjust the exposure compensation on your camera, and try taking the picture again. Refer to your camera user’s guide for details.

  • Page 60: Printing Stops

    If the image's proportions or dimensions are not compatible with the selected paper size, the print usually will not be borderless. For example, if a square image is printed onto 4 x 6 inch paper, it will often print as a 4 x 4 inch image, with white edges on each side of the print.

  • Page 61: Scan Troubleshooting

    Probable Cause 4 Your computer system resources may be low. Corrective Action • Turn off your computer and the printer, and then turn them back on. • If the problem still persists, try scanning at a lower resolution. Scanned Image Blank Probable Cause Your original is not placed correctly on the scanner glass.

  • Page 63: Appendix

    Color print speed Up to 29 ppm on plain paper Photo print speed Up to 2.18 ppm (as little as 28 seconds per print) on 4 x 6 inch (10 × 15 cm) borderless Kodak watermark photo paper Print technology...
  • Page 64 Paper capacity: Main: 100 sheets of 20 lb plain paper; 30 sheets of 10 mil photo paper Tray capacity 4 x 6 in. to 8.5 × 14 in. (10 x 15 cm to 21.6 × 36 cm) Ink tanks Ink handling...

  • Page 65: System Requirements

    One year from purchase (with proof of purchase). Printhead One year from purchase (with proof of purchase). Ink Cartridges 13 months from date of manufacture or until "replace cartridge" message, whichever comes first. System Requirements The following specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 66: Papers Supported

    Chapter 9 Papers Supported The following tables show the paper types and sizes supported by the Kodak printer. Paper Types Supported Plain paper 20 to 24 lb (60 to 90 gsm) Photo paper 5 to 10 mils Card stock 110 lb index max (200 gsm)

  • Page 67: Safety

    Keep out of reach of children. Ink may be harmful if swallowed. Power Caution If the power cord or plug is frayed or damaged, the equipment gets wet, or the equipment does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed, unplug your printer from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

  • Page 68: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance and Advisory This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 69: Fcc And Industry Canada

    Appendix FCC and Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 and FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 70 Chapter 9 Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 71: Glossary

    DPOF: Digital Print Order File. This file allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the storage card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies or other image information such as paper size, image title text, image orientation, contact information and more.
  • Page 72 The flash of light is focused by the lens of the eye onto the blood-rich retina at the back of the eye. The image of the illuminated retina is then focused by the lens of the eye back to the camera, resulting in a red appearance of the eye on the picture.

  • Page 73: Index

    ..............2 PictBridge ..............49 copy problems ............52 power ................43 copy troubleshooting ..........52 print problems ........48, 49, 50, 52 cropped pictures ............49 print quality ..............50 customer support ..........41, 42 print smudged ............50 D ...
  • Page 74 Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

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