Kodak EasyShare Series 3, 1547256 - EasyShare Printer Dock Photo User Manual

Kodak EasyShare

printer dock series 3

User’s Guide

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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.

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Front/top/side view

Product features

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1 Battery charging lights/

Refresh button

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Color cartridge light

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Transfer button/light

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Left/Right control

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Print button/light

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Picture Size button

910Picture Size lights , , ,

USB device connector (for optional Kodak
card reader or PictBridge compatible device)

1112Paper light

Camera connector

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Product features

Back/top/side view

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1 Power connector (DC-in) 4 Slot for paper path

2 USB connector (to computer) 5 Color cartridge (installed as shown)

3 Cooling vents 6 Cartridge door

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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

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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

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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.

■ Allow at least 5 in. (12.7 cm) clearance from the

back of the printer dock for paper travel.

5 in.
(12.7 cm)

■ 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.

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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.

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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

■ 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).

°F (30 °C).

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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:

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.

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

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cartridge door, then push up on the green lever and
slide the cartridge out.

■ 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

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

OR

2 AA, 1.5 V

use the Ni-MH
rechargeable
battery pack that
came with the
printer dock*

* Contents subject to change.

If your EasyShare digital camera came

with a rechargeable Li-Ion battery:

install it in your camera.

Do not use the Ni-MH
rechargeable battery
pack that came with
the printer dock*

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

button,

, until the Battery charging

lights begin flashing green (approximately 5
seconds).

The charging lights monitor the refresh status:

Descending blinking
green lights

Ascending steady

Discharging battery pack (lights turn off as
discharging progresses).

Charging battery pack (lights turn on as charging

green lights

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progresses).
Charging is complete when all three lights are lit.

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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 to locate them. Keep

the print quantity as is, or press to change it.

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 , then

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.

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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, to review and choose

pictures to print.

3 Press the Print button, .

The copy screen appears.

■ To print more than one copy, press to select the number of copies, then

press .

(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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Number and size of prints per sheet

1 up (full photo) One 4 x 6 in. (102 x 152 mm) picture

2 up (card size) Up to two 2.1 x 3.3 in. (54 x 85 mm) pictures

4 up (wallet size) Up to four 2 x 3 in. (51 x 76 mm) pictures

9 up (mini photo) 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.

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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

NOTE:

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.

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).

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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 to begin printing.

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.

■ Press the Left/Right control on the printer dock, to review and choose a

picture to print.

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.)

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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.

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4 Installing software

Minimum system requirements

Windows OS-based computers Macintosh computers

■ Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SP1, or

XP OS

■ Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher

■ 233 MHz processor or greater

■ 64 MB RAM (128 MB RAM for Windows

XP OS)

■ 200 MB hard disk space available

■ CD-ROM drive

■ Available USB port

■ Color monitor, 800 x 600 pixels (16-bit

or 24-bit recommended)

Installing the software

IMPORTANT:

■ Power Mac G3, G4, G5, G4 Cube, iMac;

PowerBook G3, G4; or iBook computers

■ Mac OS 10.2 or higher

■ Safari 1.0 or higher for complete installation

■ 128 MB RAM

■ 200 MB hard disk space available

■ CD-ROM drive

■ Available USB port

■ Color monitor, 1024 x 768 pixels (thousands

or millions of colors recommended)

Install Kodak EasyShare software before
connecting the printer dock to the
computer.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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5 Using the printer dock with a

computer

Connecting to a computer

IMPORTANT:

1 Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed on the computer (see page 20).

Make sure your camera is NOT docked when you connect the printer dock
to the computer.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Mac OS X:

1 In Print Center, double-click the printer icon.

2 Click the job you want to cancel, then select Delete.

Cancel.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
feed

(Paper light may
glow steady
amber)

IMPORTANT:

Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your
printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper.

■ The paper tray may be empty. Load paper (page 6), re-install the paper

tray, then press .

■ 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
of paper are
pulled through
printer

1 Remove the paper tray (page 7).
2 Remove the paper supply from the paper tray. Carefully "fan" the paper

to keep the sheets from sticking together.

3 Reload the paper tray. Do not exceed the fill line.
4 Re-install the paper tray, then press to resume printing.

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Troubleshooting

If... Try the following

Printer is
jammed

(Paper and/or
cartridge lights
may blink
quickly)

IMPORTANT:

Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your
printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper.

■ If the Paper light is blinking quickly:

1 Remove the paper tray (page 7).

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.

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If... Try the following

Troubleshooting

Printing stops
during mid-print

(paper stops
feeding, and
Paper light may
blink)

IMPORTANT:

Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your
printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper.

■ Check the paper:

1 Remove the paper tray (page 7).

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 to resume printing.

■ Clean the paper feed roller (page 31).

Print is smudged

Print is spotted

■ Fingerprints may be on glossy side of paper. Handle paper by the edges

or by the removable tabs (page 5).

■ 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).

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Troubleshooting

If... Try the following

Print is too light

Print is too dark
or is discolored

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).

■ Try re-taking the picture with the flash off. See your camera user’s guide

for details.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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.

Pictures are
cropped

A selected
picture does not
print.

■ 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).

■ Change the picture quality setting (or resolution) on your digital camera

to 3:2. See your camera user’s guide for details.

■ Adjust cropped pictures using Kodak EasyShare software on your

computer.

■ 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).

■ 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 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).

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If... Try the following

Troubleshooting

Nothing
happens when
you try to print

Nothing
happens when
you try to print
(from docked
camera)

Nothing
happens when
you try to print
(from Kodak
card reader)

■ 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.

■ The camera is not properly seated on the connector. Reseat the camera

on the printer dock (page 10).

■ Re-establish the connection: remove, then reseat the camera on the

printer dock.

■ Make sure 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
happens when
you try to print
(from PictBridge
compatible
device)

■ Check the USB connections from the PictBridge compatible device to the

printer dock (page 15).

■ Re-establish the connection: disconnect, then reconnect the USB cable

from the PictBridge compatible device to the printer dock.

■ Make sure there is at least one picture in the PictBridge compatible

device’s internal memory or memory card.

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Troubleshooting

If... Try the following

Nothing
happens when
you try to print
(from computer)

Printing is slow

■ Check the USB connections from the printer dock to the computer

(page 23).

■ The computer may be transferring pictures. Wait a few seconds, then try

to again.

■ 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.

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.

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If... Try the following

Troubleshooting

Unable to
remove color
cartridge (paper
light may glow
steady amber or
blink)

Paper runs out
before the color
cartridge (or
vice versa)

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).

■ 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).

■ Supply mismatch can result from several different situations, including:

—Scrapping of paper as a result of jams or other errors
—Gradual advancement of the color cartridge ribbon as a result of

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.

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Troubleshooting

Transfer/communication problems

If... Try one or more of the following

Nothing happens
when you try to
transfer pictures to
the computer

■ Press the Transfer button, , on the printer dock.

■ Check the power and USB connections from the printer dock to the

computer (page 23).

■ 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.

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Printer dock status lights

Color cartridge light

Light status Cause Action/solution

Troubleshooting

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 The color cartridge is properly installed

and is working normally.

Light blinks
amber

Light glows
steady amber

Slow blink (for several seconds): the
color cartridge is nearly depleted.

Fast blink: there is a color cartridge jam Clear the jam (page 34), then press

The color cartridge is depleted. Install a new color cartridge

The color cartridge is not installed or is
not fully seated.

None required.

None required.

.

(page 4), then press .

Remove and re-install the color
cartridge (page 4), then press .

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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 The paper tray is properly installed and

has an ample supply of paper.

Light blinks
amber

Light glows
steady amber

There is a paper jam. Clear the jam (page 34), then press

Printing stopped during mid-print; the
paper may be damaged or is missing
removable tabs (page 35).

The paper tray is empty. Load paper (page 6), then press .

The paper tray is not installed or is
improperly installed.

None required.

.

Remove loose paper. Check the
paper supply. Reload with new
paper if necessary, 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
be missing or sheets may be stuck
together (page 33).

The paper feed roller may be dirty. Clean the paper feed roller

Check the paper supply. Reload
with new paper if necessary, then
press .

(page 31).

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Troubleshooting

Battery charging lights

Light status Cause Action/solution

All lights are off The camera may not be properly

seated on connector.

The camera is turned on. Turn off the camera.

An unrecognized battery type is
installed, or camera does not
support charging.

One steady green light The camera was just placed in

camera dock.

Ascending steady
green lights

The battery is charging. Charging
is complete when all three lights
are lit.

Reseat the camera on the printer
dock (page 10).

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.

Leave the camera on the dock to
continue charging or maintain
charge.

One blinking red light The battery is not properly

installed.

The battery or connector pin is
damaged.

The camera and battery have been
exposed to extreme temperatures.

Descending blinking
green lights

The Ni-MH battery pack refresh
cycle in progress: discharging
(lights turn off as discharging
progresses).

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Re-install the battery.

Check for damage.

Slowly return the camera and
battery to room temperature.

Leave the camera on the dock to
continue refresh cycle (page 11).

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Troubleshooting

Print button/light

Light status Cause Action/solution

Light glows steady
green

The printer dock is ready for
printing.

Light blinks green The printer dock is printing.

Light is off There are no pictures in the

camera or on the card.

The camera is not docked or a
compatible Kodak card reader is
not connected.

The camera is not properly seated
on the connector.

The camera or card reader is
transferring pictures to the
computer, or has established an
active connection to the

None required.

None required.
To enable Print:

1 Take pictures.
2 Dock the camera, or connect a

compatible Kodak card reader
(page 14). If using a card
reader, make sure a memory
card is inserted.

Reseat the camera on the printer
dock (page 10).

None required.
When transfer is complete, press

the blinking Transfer button, .

computer.

A PictBridge compatible device is
connected.

None required.
The Print button is disabled; print

command is controlled from the
PictBridge compatible device. To
print from another source, unplug
the PictBridge compatible device.

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Troubleshooting

Picture Size lights

Light status Cause Action/solution

One light glows steady
green

All lights are off There are no pictures in the camera,

The indicated picture size is
available and selected.

on the card, or on the PictBridge
compatible device.

The camera is not docked, a
compatible Kodak card reader or
PictBridge compatible device is not
connected, or a memory card is not
inserted.

The camera is not properly seated

None required.
To change picture size, press

the Picture Size button
repeatedly.

To enable the picture size
option:

1 Take pictures.
2 Dock the camera or

connect a compatible
Kodak card reader
(page 14) or PictBridge
compatible device
(page 13). If using a card
reader, make sure a
memory card is inserted.

Reseat the camera on the

on the connector.

The camera or card reader is
transferring pictures to the
computer, or has established an
active connection to the computer.

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printer dock (page 10).

None required.

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Troubleshooting

Transfer button/light

Light status Cause Action/solution

Light glows steady
green

Light blinks green Pictures are being transferred

Light is off There are no pictures in the

The printer dock is ready for
transferring pictures.

to the computer.

camera or on the memory
card.

The camera is not docked, a
compatible Kodak card reader
is not connected, or a memory
card is not inserted.

The printer dock is not
connected to the computer.

None required.

None required.
After transferring pictures, the transfer

light continues to blink green until
either the Transfer button is pressed
again or the connection is no longer
available.

None required.
To enable Transfer:

1 Connect printer dock to computer

(page 23).

2 Take pictures.
3 Dock the camera, or connect a

compatible Kodak card reader
(page 14). If using a card reader,
make sure a memory card is
inserted.

The camera is not properly
seated on connector.

The printer dock is printing in
standalone mode.

The computer is off. Turn on the computer.

Still having problems?

Visit www.kodak.com/go/support, or see Chapter 8, Getting help, or contact your
camera manufacturer.

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Reseat the camera on the printer dock
(page 10).

The Transfer button is disabled.

8 Getting help

Helpful links

Printer
dock

Software Get information on EasyShare software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw

Other Get support for Kodak docks, cameras,

Get support for your product (FAQs,
troubleshooting information, etc.)

Purchase full range of digital camera and
dock accessories.

Download latest printer dock software,
firmware and drivers

See online tutorials www.kodak.com/go/howto

Get help with the Windows operating
system and working with digital pictures

software, accessories, more

www.kodak.com/go/printerdocks

www.kodak.com/go/accessories

www.kodak.com/go/printerdockdownlo
ads

(or click the Help button in the
EasyShare software)

www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics

www.kodak.com/go/support

Get information on Kodak EasyShare
printer docks

Get information on Kodak inkjet
products

Optimize your printer for truer, more
vibrant colors

Register your printer dock www.kodak.com/go/register

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www.kodak.com/go/printerdocks

www.kodak.com/go/inkjet

www.kodak.com/go/onetouch

Getting help

Telephone customer support

If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or printer dock, you
may speak with a customer support representative. Before you call, have the camera
or dock connected to your computer. Be at your computer, and have the following
information available:

■ Computer model, Operating system

■ Processor type and speed (MHz)

■ Amount of memory (MB) & free hard

disk space

Australia 1800 147 701 Greece 00800 441

Austria 0179 567 357 Hong Kong 800 901 514 Sweden 08 587 704 21

Belgium 02 713 14 45 India 91 22 617 5823 Switzerland 01 838 53 51

Brazil 0800 150000 Italy 02 696 33452 Taiwan 0800 096 868

Canada 1 800 465 6325 Japan 03 5540 9002 Thailand 001 800 631

China 800 820 6027 Korea 00798 631 0024 UK 0870 243 0270

Denmark 3 848 71 30 Netherlands 020 346 9372 US 1 800 235 6325

■ Printer dock and camera serial

numbers

■ Version of Kodak EasyShare software

■ Exact error message you received

Spain 91 749 76 53

25605

0017

Indonesia 001 803 631

0010

Ireland 01 407 3054 Norway 23 16 21 33 International

Finland 0800 1 17056 Philippines /

France 01 55 1740 77 Portugal 021 415 4125

Germany 069 5007 0035 Singapore 800 6363 036

Visit: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml

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New Zealand 0800 440 786 Outside US 585 726 7260

[phone]

Metro Manila

1 800 1 888 9600
/ 632 6369600

Toll Line

International
Toll Fax

6714

[phone]
6962

9 Appendix

Printer dock specifications

For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdocks.

Printer dock specifications

Printing process Thermal dye transfer

Operating environment (for
optimum picture quality)

Power Output: 24 V DC

Print speed Approximately 90 seconds for full 4 x 6 in. print

Size Without paper tray: 5.28 x 7.40 x 3.27 in. (134 x 188 x 83 mm)

Temperature: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
Humidity: 10% to 86% RH

Input:

100 V to 120V AC @ 50/60 Hz, via AC power adapter (US and
Canada only)

100 V to 240V AC @ 50/60 Hz, via AC power adapter (all other
countries)

Consumption while printing: 60 watts maximum

NOTE: First print may take an additional 25 seconds when printing from camera.

Print speed is dependent on picture size, number of continuous prints, and
environmental conditions.

With paper tray: 12.17 x 7.40 x 3.27 in. (309 x 188 x 83 mm)

Weight Without paper tray: 33.5 oz (950 g)

Print size 4 x 6 in. (102 x 152 mm)

Paper size with perforated
tabs

Picture resolution 300 ppi, continuous tone

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With paper tray: 38.4 oz (1090 g)

4 x 7.25 in. (102 x 184 mm)

Appendix

Important safety instructions

Using this product

■ Read and follow these instructions before using Kodak products. Always follow

basic safety procedures.

■ The use of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Kodak, such as an

AC adapter, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

CAUTION:

Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not expose
this product to liquid, moisture, or extreme temperatures. Kodak AC
adapters and battery chargers are intended for indoor use only. The
use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified
herein may result in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical
hazards.

Battery safety and handling

CAUTION:

When removing batteries, allow them to cool first; batteries may be
hot.

■ Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery

manufacturer.

■ Use only batteries that are approved for this product.

■ 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.

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■ 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.

For more information on batteries, see

www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml

Upgrading your software and firmware

Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare
software CD and the printer dock firmware (the software that runs on the printer
dock). Visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdockdownloads.

Additional care and maintenance

■ Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact with the

painted surface of the printer dock.

■ If the printer dock has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect water

has gotten inside the printer dock, turn off the printer dock and remove the paper
tray and color cartridge. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours
before using the printer dock again. If this does not resolve the problem, contact
customer support (see page 48).

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■ Connect a tripod directly to the camera; do not connect a tripod to the camera

dock or printer dock.

■ Service agreements are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of Kodak

products for more information.

■ The printer dock and the AC power adapter contain a small amount of lead in the

circuit board. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental
considerations.

Disposal of the color cartridge is not regulated and should not be subject to state
or local landfill, incineration, or recycling requirements.

For more disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In the
US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org.

Warranty

Limited Warranty

Kodak warrants Kodak digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free
from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from
the date of purchase.

Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be required
with any request for warranty repair.

Limited warranty coverage

This limited warranty will be honored only within the geographical
location that Kodak digital cameras and accessories were purchased.

Kodak will REPAIR or REPLACE Kodak digital cameras and accessories if they fail to
function properly during the warranty period, subject to any conditions and/or
limitations stated herein. Such repair service will include all labor as well as any
necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. Such repair or replacement is the
sole remedy under this warranty.

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If replacement parts are used in making repairs, these parts may be remanufactured,
or may contain remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to replace the entire
product, it may be replaced with a remanufactured product.

Limitations

Request for Warranty service will not be accepted without proof of date of purchase,
such as a copy of the original dated Kodak digital camera or accessory sales receipt.
(Always keep the original for your records.)

This warranty does not apply to the battery(s) used in digital cameras or accessories.
This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak’s control, nor problems
caused by failure to follow the operating instructions in the Kodak digital cameras and
accessories User’s Guides.

This warranty does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage,
accident, alteration, modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse,
use with incompatible accessories or attachments, failure to follow
Kodak’s operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use
items supplied by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made
after the duration of this warranty.

Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product. In the event that
the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the
implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date.

The option of replacement is Kodak’s only obligation. Kodak will not be responsible
for any special, consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale, purchase,
or use of this product, regardless of the cause. Liability for any special, consequential
or incidental damages (including but not limited to loss of revenue or profit,
downtime costs, loss of the use of the equipment, cost of substitute equipment,
facilities or services, or claims of your customers for such damages resulting from the
purchase, use or failure of the product), regardless of cause or for breach of any
written or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed and excluded herefrom.

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Appendix

Your rights

Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state or by jurisdiction.

Outside the United States and Canada

In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of
this warranty may be different. Unless specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the
purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond any
minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may be
by negligence or other act.

Regulatory information

FCC compliance and advisory

Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3

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.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.

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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient
or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment
and the receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for additional suggestions.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded
interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional
components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the
product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.

Canadian DOC statement

DOC Class B compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

Observation des normes-Class B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

VCCI Class B ITE

English translation:

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a
radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference.
Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

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Index 1

A

AC power adapter & cord, connecting, 3
accessories & supplies, ordering, 47

B

battery

charging, 10
charging lights, i, 10, 11, 43
extending life, 9, 11
loading, 8
refreshing Ni-MH battery pack, 11
safety and handling, 50
types, 8

button

left/right control, i
picture size, i
print, i
refresh, i
transfer, i

setting picture quality, 12
tagging pictures for printing, 12

transferring pictures from, 24
Canadian compliance, 55
canceling printing, 19, 29
card reader.
care & maintenance

general, 30

handling, storing cartridge, 3

handling, storing paper, 5

paper feed roller, 31

tips, 51

traveling with printer dock, 32
cartridge.
charging

camera battery, 10

lights, battery, i, 10, 11, 43
color cartridge

door, ii, 4

See Kodak card reader

See color cartridge

handling, storing, 3

C

cable

AC power adapter & cord, 3
USB, 14, 15, 23, 25

camera

battery, loading, 8
connector, i
docking and charging, 10
preparing for use with printer

dock, 8

printing from, 13

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installing, removing, 4

light, i, 41
color, automatic correction, 28
computer

connecting printer dock, 23

installing software, 20

printing from, 26

system requirements, 20

transferring pictures to, 24, 25

uninstalling software, 22

Index

connecting

Kodak card reader, 14, 25
PictBridge compatible device, 15
power, 3

connector

camera, i
power (DC-in), ii, 3
USB (from device), i, 14, 15, 25

USB (to computer), ii, 23
cooling vents, ii
copies, selecting number of, 12, 13, 16
customer support, 48

D

DC-in, power connector, ii, 3
disposal and recycling

of batteries, 50

of printer dock, 51

H

help

software, 47
telephone support, 48
troubleshooting, 33
web links, 47

I

ImageLink print system, 10
insert, custom camera, 2
installing

battery, 8
custom camera insert, 2
paper tray, 7
software, 20

J

Japanese compliance, 55

docking and charging the camera, 10
door

cartridge, ii, 4

paper tray, i, 7

E

EasyShare software.

See

Kodak EasyShare software

F

FCC compliance, 54
firmware, upgrading, 47, 51

K

Kodak card reader

printing from, 14
transferring pictures from, 25

Kodak EasyShare software

help, 47
installing, 20
printing with, 26
uninstalling, 22

Kodak web sites, 47

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L

layout.

See picture size

left/right control, i
lights

battery charging, i, 11, 43

color cartridge, i, 41

paper, i, 42

picture size, i, 45

print, i, 44, 46

status, 41

transfer, i

M

Macintosh OS

installing software on, 20

system requirements, 20

uninstalling software, 22
maintenance

general, 30

handling, storing cartridge, 3

handling, storing paper, 5

paper feed roller, 31

tips, 51
multi-up.

See picture size

paper tray, i

door, i
installing, removing, 7

PictBridge compatible device, printing

from, 15

picture size

and number of copies, 16
button, i
changing default, 16
lights, i, 45
printing different pictures on same

sheet, 17
printing different sizes/layouts, 16
printing duplicate pictures on same

sheet, 18

pictures

automatic color correction of, 28
printing different pictures on same

sheet, 17
printing duplicate pictures on same

sheet, 18
printing from Kodak card reader, 14
printing from PictBridge compatible

device, 15

P

paper

feed roller, cleaning, 31
handling, storing, 5, 19
light, i, 42
loading, 6
removing perforated tabs, 19
slot, ii

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printing tagged, 15
reviewing on camera, 13, 18
selecting number of copies, 12,

13, 16
setting quality, 12
tagging for automatic printing, 12
transferring from camera, 24
transferring from Kodak card

reader, 25

Index

power

AC adapter & cord, 3
connecting, 3

connector (DC-in), ii, 3
print button/light, i, 44
print order

bypassing, 15

creating on camera (tagging

pictures), 12

printing, 15
printer driver

installing, 20

updating, 47, 51
printing

canceling, 19, 29

from a computer, 26

from applications, 27

from docked camera, 13

from Kodak card reader, 14

from PictBridge compatible

device, 15
print order, 15
problems, 33
tagged pictures from computer, 27
tagging pictures for, 12
with Kodak EasyShare software, 26

refresh

button, i, 11
of Ni-MH rechargeable battery

pack, 11

regulatory information

Canadian compliance, 55
FCC compliance, 54

VCCI compliance, 55
requirements, system, 20
reviewing pictures on camera, 13, 18

S

safety, 50
service and support, 48
setup

color cartridge, 4

custom camera insert, 2

loading paper, 6

location for printer dock, 1

paper tray, 7
slot, paper path, ii
software

help, 47

installing, 20

Kodak EasyShare, printing with, 26

printing from applications, 27

system requirements, 20

Q

quality setting on camera, 12

R

recharging.

See charging

recycling and disposal

of batteries, 50
of printer dock, 51

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uninstalling, 22

upgrading, 47, 51
specifications, 49
status lights, 41
supplies & accessories, ordering, 47
support, technical, 48
system requirements, computer, 20

Index

T

tagging pictures for printing, 12
telephone support, 48
transfer button/light, i, 46
transferring pictures

from camera to computer, 24
from Kodak card reader, 25

problems, 40
traveling with printer dock, 32
tray, paper.

See paper tray

troubleshooting

printing problems, 33

status lights, 41

transferring pictures, 40

U

uninstalling software, 22
upgrading software & firmware, 47, 51
URLs, Kodak web sites, 47
USB

cable, 14, 15, 23, 25

connector (from device), i, 14,

15, 25

connector (to computer), ii, 23

V

VCCI compliance, 55
vents, cooling, ii

W

warranty, 52
Windows OS

installing software on, 20

system requirements, 20

uninstalling software, 22

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