Kodak ESP 3 User Guide
All-in-One Printer
User’s Guide
User Guide i
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Product Overview ............................................................................................1
Memory Card Slots ............................................................................................... 1
Memory Cards Supported................................................................................... 1
Control Panel Layout ............................................................................................2
Main Components................................................................................................ 4
USB Port ...................................................................................................................5
Status Lights............................................................................................................5
AiO Home Center (Windows).......................................................................... 8
AiO Home Center (Macintosh)........................................................................ 9
Getting Started ............................................................................................... 11
Printer Location.....................................................................................................11
Printing a Demo Page ..........................................................................................11
Status Monitor (Windows Only) .....................................................................11
Setting Options for the Status Monitor...................................................11
Handling and Loading Paper ....................................................................... 13
Loading an Original ............................................................................................. 13
Handling Paper.....................................................................................................15
Loading the Paper Tray ......................................................................................15
Loading 4 x 6 Photo Paper ................................................................................16
Loading Envelopes............................................................................................... 17
Print................................................................................................................. 19
Transfer Pictures to Computer ........................................................................19
Transfer to a Windows computer ...........................................................19
Transfer to a Macintosh computer ........................................................20
Print Pictures from a PictBridge Camera......................................................20
Print from a Bluetooth Device .........................................................................20
Range............................................................................................................... 21
Bluetooth Name............................................................................................21
Panoramic Photos................................................................................................21
Print Layouts ........................................................................................................ 22
4x6 Inch Paper............................................................................................. 23
5x7 Inch Paper .............................................................................................24
8x10 Inch Paper ........................................................................................... 25
US Letter........................................................................................................26
A4 Paper........................................................................................................ 28
4 X 12 Paper.................................................................................................. 30
Copy ................................................................................................................ 31
Scan .................................................................................................................33
Scan from Control Panel (Windows)............................................................ 33
Scan from Control Panel (Macintosh) .......................................................... 33
Maintenance ..................................................................................................35
General Care........................................................................................................ 35
Cleaning the Scanner Glass ............................................................................. 36
Cleaning the Scanner Lid .................................................................................. 36
Printing a Test Page ...........................................................................................36
Ink Cartridges ......................................................................................................37
Checking Ink Levels .................................................................................... 37
Replacing Ink Cartridges ...........................................................................37
Printhead............................................................................................................... 38
Printhead Alignment .................................................................................. 39
Clean Printhead ........................................................................................... 39
Replace the Printhead............................................................................... 40
Support .......................................................................................................... 43
Contact Kodak.....................................................................................................43
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................44
Printer Fails to Power On ..........................................................................44
Device not Recognized ..............................................................................44
Ink Cartridge Not Recognized.................................................................. 45
Multiple Paper Feed ...................................................................................45
Multiple Pictures Not Scanned Properly...............................................45
No Communication with Computer.......................................................46
No Paper Feed..............................................................................................47
Paper Jam......................................................................................................47
Printer not Responding .............................................................................. 47
Transfer Pictures Failure ...........................................................................48
Wrong Paper Size .......................................................................................48
Print Troubleshooting........................................................................................48
Envelope Printing Incorrect ......................................................................48
Multiple-page Document in Reverse Order.........................................49
PictBridge Camera not Detected ............................................................49
Picture Cropped...........................................................................................49
Picture Print Smudged ...............................................................................50
Picture Will Not Print.................................................................................50
Poor Print Quality........................................................................................50
Print Skewed or Slanted ............................................................................50
Print Spotted.................................................................................................. 51
Print Too Dark...............................................................................................51
Print Too Light...............................................................................................51
Printing Slow..................................................................................................51
Printing Stops ............................................................................................... 52
White Edges on Borderless Prints ..........................................................52
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Copy Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 52
Copy Cut Off ................................................................................................ 52
Scan Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 53
Scan Fails....................................................................................................... 53
Scanned Image Blank ................................................................................. 53
Appendix ........................................................................................................55
Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One Printer Specifications........................................... 55
System Requirements ....................................................................................... 57
Paper Supported ................................................................................................. 58
Safety .....................................................................................................................58
Parts................................................................................................................ 59
Power..............................................................................................................59
Location ......................................................................................................... 59
Environment .................................................................................................59
Regulatory Compliance.....................................................................................60
FCC Compliance and Advisory ...............................................................60
FCC and Industry Canada.........................................................................60
Canadian DOC Statement ........................................................................60
German Compliance Statement...............................................................61
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling ..........................61
Glossary..........................................................................................................63
Index............................................................................................................... 65
1 Product Overview
Product Overview
The Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer allows you to print, copy, and scan pictures or documents.
Many functions can be operated directly from the control panel. In addition, you can print, store,
manage, and share your digital pictures with family members and friends using Kodak Home
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.
Important To avoid damage to the memory card, do not remove the card while the LED is
blinking.
Memory Cards Supported
The Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One printer supports the memory cards used in most digital cameras.
XD xD-Picture Card
MS Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
SD Secure Digital Card/Multi-MediaCard
CF Compact Flash type I and type II, including microdrives
SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity cards
The printer also supports the following memory cards with Memory Stick and SD/MMC card slot
adapters you can purchase.
• Memory Stick Duo
• miniSD
• MicroSD (TransFlash)
User Guide 1
Chapter 1
Control Panel Layout
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Number Name Description
1 On/Off light Solid green when ready.
Flashing green when printer is busy (starting up, copying, printing, scanning,
or performing maintenance).
Flashes red when there is an error.
Solid amber when there is a failure that requires support from customer
service.
Not lit when power is off.
2 On/Off
button
3 Check Black
Ink light
4 Check Color
Ink light
5 Check Paper
light
6 Cancel
button
7 Scan button Starts a scan job and sends the scanned image to the computer.
8 Quantity
display
9 Quantity
button
10 Black light Indicates copies will print in black and white and use only black ink
11 Color light Indicates copies will print in color when the original is in color.
12 Copy Color
button
13 100% light Indicates the print size will match the size of the original.
14 Fit to Page
light
15 Copy Print
Size button
16 Copy
Resume
Turns the Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer on and off.
If the printer is busy processing a job, pressing On/Off cancels the job and
turns the printer off.
Flashes very slowly when cartridge is low on ink.
Flashes when cartridge needs replacing.
Flashes fast when cartridge is missing or not inserted correctly.
Flashes very slowly when cartridge is low on ink.
Flashes when cartridge needs replacing.
Flashes fast when cartridge is missing or not inserted correctly.
Flashes when:
Out of paper
Paper jam
Wrong paper size
Cancels a copy, print, or scan operation.
Displays how many copies will be produced (1 to 9).
Selects the number of copies to print (1 to 9).
(grayscale).
Toggles between Black & White (grayscale) and Color copies. The default is
Color.
Indicates the print size is Fit to Page.
Toggles between print sizes of 100% and Fit to Page. The default is 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.
Starts a copy job using selected quantity, size, and color settings. Resumes a
job when a recoverable error has occurred.
Product Overview
Chapter 1
Main Components
Number Name
1 Scanner lid
2 Control panel
3 Memory card slots and memory card status light
4 USB host port (for connecting PictBridge cameras, PTP cameras, and USB mass storage
devices)
5 Paper tray
6 Output tray extender
7 Paper width guide
8 Printer access door
9 USB device port (for connecting to the computer)
10 Power connector
11 Rear cleanout area
12 Scanner glass
13 Printhead
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USB Port
You can use the USB port on the front panel of the Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer to connect a
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.
Status Lights
The following tables provide information on the Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer status lights.
Product Overview
Control Panel
Light Status Cause Action/Solution
The printer is turned off. Press On/Off to turn the printer on. All lights and displays
are off.
All lights flash once. The printer is initializing. None. Allow the printer to finish the
All lights are flashing
and the On/Off light is
flashing amber.
The printer does not have power
applied.
The printer has detected an error
condition.
Ensure that the power cord is properly
plugged into the back of the printer.
initialization process.
Disconnect power for 5 seconds and
reconnect power. If the condition
persists, contact Kodak for assistance.
Check Color Ink Light
Light Status Cause Action/Solution
Check Color Ink
light is off.
Check Color Ink
light blinks every few
seconds.
Check Color Ink
light is flashing.
Check Color Ink
light is flashing rapidly.
Normal operation. This light should
be off when a color ink cartridge has
been properly installed and has
enough ink to print.
The color ink cartridge ink level is
low.
The color ink cartridge needs to be
replaced.
The color ink cartridge needs
attention.
None.
Check the ink level in the Home Center
or on the printer status monitor
(Windows).
Replace the color ink cartridge.
Ensure that the color ink cartridge is
installed properly.
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On/Off Light
Light Status Cause Action/Solution
On/Off light is off.
The On/Off light is
steady green.
The On/Off light is
flashing green.
The On/Off light is
steady amber.
The On/Off light is
flashing red.
The printer is turned off. Press On/Off to turn the printer on.
The printer does not have power
applied.
The printer needs attention. Disconnect the power for 5 seconds and
The printer is properly powered up,
on, and ready.
The printer is busy. None. Normal operation when
The printer is initializing. None. Please wait and allow the printer
The printer is calibrating. None. Please wait and allow the printer
The printer is preparing to print,
copy, or scan.
The printer has detected an error
condition.
The printer has detected an error
condition that needs your attention.
Ensure that the power cord is properly
plugged into the back of the printer.
reconnect the power. If the problem
persists, contact Kodak for assistance.
None. You may start printing, copying,
scanning, or other tasks.
performing a print, copy, scan, or other
job request.
to complete the initialization process
(about 30 seconds). If the flashing
green persists, you may have an issue
with the printer.
Visit www.kodak.com
troubleshooting steps or contact your
local Kodak Call Center.
to complete the calibration process
(about 5 minutes).
None
Disconnect power for 5 seconds and
reconnect power. If the condition
persists, check the Quantity display for
additional codes. Contact Kodak for
assistance.
Check the status monitor (Windows)
on your computer for a message.
Please check for other lights and follow
the instruction for that light.
Check the status monitor (Windows)
on your computer for a message.
for additional
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Product Overview
Check Black Ink Light
Light Status Cause Action/Solution
Check Black Ink
light is off.
Check Black Ink
light blinks every few
seconds.
Check Black Ink
light is flashing.
Check Black Ink
light is flashing rapidly.
Normal operation. This light should
be off when a black ink cartridge
has been properly installed and has
enough ink to print.
The black ink cartridge ink level is
low.
The black ink cartridge needs to be
replaced.
The black ink cartridge needs
attention.
None.
Check the ink level in the Home Center
or on the printer status monitor
(Windows).
Replace the black ink cartridge.
Insure that the black ink cartridge is
installed properly.
Check Paper Light
Light Status Cause Action/Solution
Check Paper light is
off.
Check Paper light is
flashing red.
Normal operation. This light should
be off when paper is properly
loaded in the paper tray.
The paper tray is out of paper, there
is a paper jam, or the wrong size
paper is loaded.
None.
Load the paper tray with paper, clear
the paper jam, or load the correct size
paper. Press Copy to continue.
Black and Color Lights
Light Status Cause Action/Solution
Color light is on. Indicates a document will be copied
in color.
Black light is on. Indicates a document will be copied
in black and white.
Press Copy Color button to choose
color or black and white output.
100% and Fit to Page Lights
Light Status Cause Action/Solution
100% light is on. Indicates a copied document or
photo will match the size of the
original as long as the loaded paper
is the same size or larger.
Fit to Page light is on. Indicates a copied document or
photo will fill the output page with
the image, cutting off what won't fit.
Press Copy Print Size button to choose
100% or Fit to Page.
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Quantity Display
Light Status Cause Action/Solution
1 - 9 Indicates the number of copies to
be made.
Flashing C Indicates that printhead calibration
must be started.
Flashing E The printhead is not installed or not
installed correctly.
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 All-in-One printer from the computer.
The six large icons on the AiO Home Center main window let you:
• Scan Pictures and Documents
Press Quantity to select the number of
copies you want to make.
As needed, load the paper tray with
plain paper (Letter-size or A4). Press
the Copy button.
Remove any ink cartridges that may be
installed. Remove the printhead and
then re-install the printhead. Re-install
the ink cartridges and close the lid. A
new calibration sheet will print.
• Copy Pictures
• Enhance and Print Pictures
• Configure Settings for Printing, Copying, and Scanning.
• Access My Resource Center at Kodak
• Order Supplies
There are three small icons in the upper right corner of the window:
Returns you to the main Home Center screen
Displays the Status Monitor
Displays a Help panel for the Home Center software
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AiO Home Center (Macintosh)
The AiO Home Center software is an application that runs on the computer. It enables you to
configure your All-in-One printer from the computer. After installation, you can run Home Center
from the System Preference's Print & Fax pane by selecting your Kodak All-in-One printer in the
Printer List, clicking the Print Queue button, and then clicking the Utility icon.
The Setup and Maintenance tabs let you:
• Configure Settings
• Print a Test Page
• Align the Printhead
• Run a Nozzle Health Check
• Clean the Printhead
Select: Provides a list of connected printers where you can select another printer.
Order Supplies: Connects you to a Kodak web site where you can order supplies online.
View/Hide Status: Opens a drawer that displays the configuration status of your Kodak
All-in-One printer.
Product Overview
2 Getting Started
Getting Started
The following information will help you get started using your Kodak ESP 3 All-In-One printer.
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.
Avoid areas where ventilation ducts, open doors or high traffic might expose the printer and paper
to high levels of dust and debris. Airborne particles can affect picture quality.
Allow enough space on all sides of the printer to comfortably connect and disconnect cables,
change the ink cartridges, and remove and load paper.
Printing a Demo Page
You can print a Demo Page that lists information about the features and capabilities of your Kodak
ESP 3 All-in-One printer.
To print a Demo Page from the printer control panel, press and hold
time for 5 seconds.
Status Monitor (Windows Only)
The status monitor provides information such as printer status, messages, warnings, ink levels,
printer response, and can be used to perform maintenance.
When the status monitor is active, a small printer icon appears in the system tray area of
the Windows taskbar.
If an error occurs, the icon changes appearance.
Setting Options for the Status Monitor
You can specify how you want the status monitor to appear when you are printing from the
computer.
1 In the Windows taskbar, right-click the printer icon. A menu appears.
2 Select Options from the menu.
3 Select one of the following options:
• Always display the status monitor
• Only display the status monitor when errors occur
Copy and Scan at the same
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3 Handling and Loading Paper
Handling and Loading Paper
You can use many different types and sizes of paper in your Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer,
including letter paper, photo paper, transparencies, envelopes, cards, and labels. The printer
automatically detects the size and type of photo paper you load in the paper tray, and then adjusts
to generate the highest quality output for that paper.
For best results use KODAK Inkjet Papers. KODAK Inkjet Papers have been optimized to work with
KODAK All-in-One Printers. They contain bar-coding to enable the printer to automatically detect
the paper type and make adjustments to generate the highest quality output.
Loading an Original
When copying or scanning using the Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer, place your original directly on
the scanner glass.
1 Lift the lid and place your original face down on the right front corner of the scanner glass.
Notice the silver arrow pointing to the right front corner.
2 Press Copy or Scan on the control panel.
3 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.
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Chapter 3
To replace the lid, insert the tabs on the hinge back into the appropriate slots.
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Handling Paper
Use the following guidelines when handling paper.
• To avoid fingerprints, handle paper by the edges as much as possible.
• Avoid touching the glossy side of photo paper.
• Store paper flat, away from direct sunlight, and out of high-temperature environments (such as
a vehicle parked in the sun).
Loading the Paper Tray
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.
Note To avoid fingerprints, handle photo paper by the edges and avoid touching the glossy side of
the paper.
1 Pull the paper tray all the way out until the paper guide flips up on the right side.
Handling and Loading Paper
2 Slide the paper-width guide to its left-most position.
3 Align the edges of a stack of paper.
4 Insert the stack of paper into the paper tray with the print side down.
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5 For paper less than 8.5 inches wide, squeeze the paper-width guide and slide it to the right until
it lightly touches the stack of paper.
6 Leave the paper tray open when paper is loaded.
7 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.
1 Remove any other paper from the paper tray.
2 Insert the stack of photo paper into the right side of the paper tray with the short edge forward
and the print side down. Do not overload the paper tray.
3 Slide the stack of paper forward until it stops.
4 Squeeze the paper-width guide and slide it to the right until it just touches the loaded paper.
5 Leave the paper tray open while the paper is loaded.
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