Kodak ESP 3 ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER, ESP-3 User Manual
All-in-One Printer
User’s Guide
Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, New York 14650
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Table of Contents
1 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) .......................................................................... 9
AiO Home Center (Macintosh) ....................................................................... 10
2 Getting Started ....................................................................................... 13
Printer Location .................................................................................................... 13
Printing a Demo Page ......................................................................................... 13
Status Monitor (Windows Only) .................................................................... 13
Setting Options for the Status Monitor .................................................. 13
3 Handling and Loading Paper ................................................................. 15
Loading an Original ............................................................................................. 15
Handling Paper ..................................................................................................... 16
Loading the Paper Tray ...................................................................................... 16
Loading 4 x 6 Photo Paper ................................................................................ 17
Loading Envelopes ............................................................................................... 18
4 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
5 Copy.......................................................................................................... 31
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6 Scan .......................................................................................................... 33
Scan from Control Panel (Windows) ............................................................ 33
Scan from Control Panel (Macintosh) .......................................................... 33
7 Maintenance ........................................................................................... 35
General Care ........................................................................................................ 35
Cleaning the Scanner Glass ............................................................................. 36
Cleaning the Scanner Lid .................................................................................. 36
Printing a Test Page ........................................................................................... 36
Ink Cartridges ...................................................................................................... 37
Printhead ............................................................................................................... 38
8 Support .................................................................................................... 43
Contact Kodak ..................................................................................................... 43
Telephone Customer Support ......................................................................... 44
Customer Support Phone Numbers .............................................................. 45
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 45
Print Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 50
Checking Ink Levels .................................................................................... 37
Replacing Ink Cartridges ........................................................................... 37
Printhead Alignment .................................................................................. 39
Clean Printhead ........................................................................................... 39
Replace the Printhead ............................................................................... 40
Printer Fails to Power On .......................................................................... 45
Device not Recognized .............................................................................. 46
Ink Cartridge Not Recognized .................................................................. 46
Multiple Paper Feed ................................................................................... 47
Multiple Pictures Not Scanned Properly ............................................... 47
No Communication with Computer ....................................................... 48
No Paper Feed .............................................................................................. 48
Paper Jam ...................................................................................................... 49
Printer not Responding .............................................................................. 49
Transfer Pictures Failure ........................................................................... 50
Wrong Paper Size ....................................................................................... 50
Envelope Printing Incorrect ...................................................................... 50
Multiple-page Document in Reverse Order .......................................... 51
PictBridge Camera not Detected ............................................................. 51
Picture Cropped ............................................................................................ 51
Picture Print Smudged ............................................................................... 52
Picture Will Not Print ................................................................................. 52
Poor Print Quality ........................................................................................ 52
Print Skewed or Slanted ............................................................................ 52
Print Spotted ................................................................................................. 53
Print Too Dark .............................................................................................. 53
Print Too Light .............................................................................................. 53
Printing Slow ................................................................................................. 53
Printing Stops ............................................................................................... 54
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White Edges on Borderless Prints .......................................................... 54
Copy Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 54
Copy Cut Off ................................................................................................ 54
Scan Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 55
Scan Fails ....................................................................................................... 55
Scanned Image Blank ................................................................................. 55
9 Appendix .................................................................................................. 57
Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One Printer Specifications ........................................... 57
System Requirements ....................................................................................... 59
Papers Supported ............................................................................................... 60
Safety ...................................................................................................................... 61
Parts ................................................................................................................. 61
Power............................................................................................................... 61
Location .......................................................................................................... 61
Environment .................................................................................................. 61
Regulatory Compliance ..................................................................................... 62
FCC Compliance and Advisory ............................................................... 62
FCC and Industry Canada ......................................................................... 63
Canadian DOC Statement ........................................................................ 63
German Compliance Statement .............................................................. 63
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling ......................... 63
Table Of Contents
Glossary ......................................................................................................... 65
Index ............................................................................................................... 67
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1 Product Overview
1 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 Allin-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)
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Chapter 1
Control Panel Layout
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Number Name Description
1 On/Off light
2
3
4
5
6
7 Scan button
8
9
10 Black light
11 Color light
12
13 100% light
14
15
16
On/Off
button
Check Black
Ink light
Check Color
Ink light
Check
Paper light
Cancel
button
Quantity
display
Quantity
button
Copy Color
button
Fit to Page
light
Copy Print
Size button
Copy
Resume
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.
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.
Starts a scan job and sends the scanned image to the computer.
Displays how many copies will be produced (1 to 9).
Selects the number of copies to print (1 to 9).
Indicates copies will print in black and white and use only black ink
(grayscale).
Indicates copies will print in color when the original is in color.
Toggles between Black & White (grayscale) and Color copies. The
default is Color.
Indicates the print size will match the size of the original.
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.
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Main Components
Number Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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Scanner lid
Control panel
Memory card slots and memory card status light
USB host port (for connecting PictBridge cameras, PTP cameras, and USB mass
storage devices)
Paper tray
Output tray extender
Paper width guide
Printer access door
USB device port (for connecting to the computer)
Power connector
Rear cleanout area
Scanner glass
Printhead
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.
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Control Panel
Light Status Cause Action/Solution
All lights and displays
are off.
All lights flash once. The printer is initializing.
All lights are flashing
and the On/Off light is
flashing amber.
The printer is turned off. Press On/Off to turn the printer on.
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.
None. Allow the printer to finish the
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 is blinks.
Check Color Ink
light is flashes.
Check Color Ink
light is flashes 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 printer is turned off. Press On/Off to turn the printer on.
The printer does not have power
applied.
Ensure that the power cord is
properly plugged into the back of the
printer.
The printer needs attention.
Disconnect the power for 5 seconds
and reconnect the power. If the
problem persists, contact Kodak for
assistance.
The On/Off light is
steady green.
The On/Off light is
flashing green.
The printer is properly powered
up, on, and ready.
The printer is busy.
None. You may start printing,
copying, scanning, or other tasks.
None. Normal operation when
performing a print, copy, scan, or
other job request.
The printer is initializing.
None. Please wait and allow the
printer 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
for additional
troubleshooting steps or contact your
local Kodak Call Center.
The printer is calibrating.
None. Please wait and allow the
printer to complete the calibration
process (about 5 minutes).
The printer is preparing to print,
None
copy, or scan.
The On/Off light is
steady amber.
The printer has detected an error
condition.
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.
The On/Off light is a
flashing red.
The printer has detected an error
condition that needs your
attention.
Please check for other lights and
follow the instruction for that light.
Check the status monitor (Windows)
on your computer for a message.
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Chapter 1
Check Black Ink Light
Light Status Cause Action/Solution
Check Black Ink
light is off.
Check Black Ink
light is blinks every
few seconds.
Check Black Ink
light is flashes.
Check Black Ink
light is flashes rapidly.
Light Status Cause Action/Solution
Check Paper light
is off.
Check Paper light
is flashing red.
Light Status Cause Action/Solution
Color light is on.
Black light is on.
Light Status Cause Action/Solution
100% light is on.
Fit to Page light is on.
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.
Check Paper Light
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.
Black and Color Lights
Indicates a document will be
copied in color.
Indicates a document will be
copied in black and white.
100% and Fit to Page Lights
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.
Indicates a copied document or
photo will fill the output page with
the image, cutting off what won't
fit.
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.
None.
Load the paper tray with paper, clear
the paper jam, or load the correct
size paper. Press Copy to continue.
Press Copy Color button to choose
color or black and white output.
Press Copy Print Size button to
choose 100% or Fit to Page.
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Light Status Cause Action/Solution
1 - 9
Flashing E
Indicates the number of copies to
be made.
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 AiO printer from the computer.
The six large icons on the AiO Home Center main window let you:
• Scan Pictures and Documents
• Copy Pictures
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Quantity Display
Press Quantity to select the number
of copies you want to make.
Remove any ink cartridges that may
be installed. Remove the printhead
and then re-install the printhead. Reinstall the ink cartridges and close the
lid. A new calibration sheet will print.
• 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 AiO printer from the computer. After installation, you can run Home Center from
the System Preference's Print & Fax pane by selecting your Kodak AiO Printer in the Printer List,
clicking the Print Queue button, and then clicking the Utility icon.
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 AiO
printer.
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2 Getting Started
2 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
3 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.
To replace the lid, insert the tabs on the hinge back into the appropriate slots.
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Chapter 3
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.
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.
Handling and Loading 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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