Kodak HERO 4.2 User Manual
KODAK HERO 4.2 All-in-One Printer
Extended User Guide
Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, NY 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2012
Kodak,
Hero and
Perfect Touch
are trade marks of Eastman Kodak Company.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
1 Printer Overview
Components............................................................................................................................................ 1
Control panel .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Using the LCD touch screen.................................................................................................................... 2
Home Screen Menu.............................................................................................................................. 2
Home Screen Status Icons................................................................................................................... 3
Home Centre Software ........................................................................................................................... 4
Ordering supplies.................................................................................................................................... 5
Configuring printer settings...................................................................................................................... 5
2 Networking Your Printer
Connecting to a wireless network............................................................................................................ 7
Before you connect............................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting to a wireless network using the Wi-Fi Set-Up Wizard........................................................ 7
Setting up an IP Address...................................................................................................................... 9
Viewing the network configuration........................................................................................................ 10
Printing the network configuration........................................................................................................ 10
Installing your printer on additional computers on the network............................................................. 11
Connecting to another KODAK All-in-One Printer................................................................................ 11
Adding a wireless network connection to a USB-connected computer................................................... 11
Changing from USB to a wireless connection...................................................................................... 12
Connecting with Wi-Fi Direct™................................................................................................................ 12
Enabling and Using Wi-Fi Direct........................................................................................................... 13
Connecting and Using Wi-Fi Direct for a Mobile Device or Computer with WPS................................. 14
Viewing your Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration................................................................................. 14
Changing Wi-Fi Direct Settings............................................................................................................. 15
3 Online Printer Management Tool
Accessing the Online Printer Management Tool..................................................................................... 16
Using the Online Printer Management Tool............................................................................................ 17
Configuring printer settings................................................................................................................... 17
Changing the printer name................................................................................................................... 18
Adjusting fax settings............................................................................................................................ 19
Setting up Scan To E-mail.................................................................................................................... 20
Setting up Scan To Network Folder...................................................................................................... 24
Changing printer settings for copying and printing............................................................................... 27
Setting up Cloud Printing......................................................................................................................... 28
Registering your printer with Google Cloud Print™ and KODAK E-mail Print Service......................... 29
Editing a Google Cloud Print™ Account............................................................................................... 29
Editing the settings for KODAK E-mail Print Service ........................................................................... 29
4 Handling Paper
Paper types............................................................................................................................................. 31
Paper sizes.............................................................................................................................................. 31
Envelope sizes........................................................................................................................................ 32
Loading paper.......................................................................................................................................... 32
Loading plain paper.............................................................................................................................. 32
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Loading photo paper ............................................................................................................................ 33
Loading envelopes................................................................................................................................ 34
Loading originals..................................................................................................................................... 34
Using the scanner glass....................................................................................................................... 34
Using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)..................................................................................... 35
5 Printing
Printing documents.................................................................................................................................. 37
Printing one-sided documents.............................................................................................................. 37
Printing two-sided documents............................................................................................................... 37
Printing forms from the control panel.................................................................................................... 38
Printing pictures....................................................................................................................................... 39
Viewing pictures on a memory card...................................................................................................... 39
Printing from a memory card................................................................................................................. 40
Printing from a wireless device................................................................................................................ 43
Transferring pictures to a computer......................................................................................................... 43
Transferring pictures to a computer with WINDOWS OS..................................................................... 43
Transferring pictures to a computer with MAC OS............................................................................... 44
6 Mobile Printing
Printing using Google Cloud Print........................................................................................................... 45
Printing using KODAK E-mail Print Service............................................................................................. 46
Printing e-mails, documents and pictures............................................................................................. 46
Printing pictures from a mobile device..................................................................................................... 46
Printing pictures from an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch device............................................................... 46
Printing pictures from a BLACKBERRY Device.................................................................................... 46
Printing pictures and documents from an ANDROID OS Device......................................................... 47
7 Copying
Loading originals for copying................................................................................................................... 48
Copying a document................................................................................................................................ 48
Using the default settings to copy a document .................................................................................... 48
Adjusting the settings and copying a document................................................................................... 48
Changing the number of copies of a document.................................................................................... 49
Enlarging or reducing the size of a copy............................................................................................... 49
Darkening or lightening a copy............................................................................................................. 50
Copying a photo...................................................................................................................................... 50
Using the default settings to copy a photo ........................................................................................... 50
Adjusting the settings and copying a photo.......................................................................................... 50
Changing the number of copies of a photo........................................................................................... 51
Enlarging or reducing the size of a copy of a photo.............................................................................. 52
Darkening or lightening a copy of a photo............................................................................................ 53
Two-sided copying................................................................................................................................... 53
Manual two-sided copying ................................................................................................................... 53
8 Scanning
Before you begin scanning...................................................................................................................... 55
Changing the scan settings for scanning from the control panel.......................................................... 55
Loading originals for scanning................................................................................................................. 57
Scanning from the control panel.............................................................................................................. 57
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Scanning to a computer........................................................................................................................ 57
Scanning to a memory card.................................................................................................................. 58
Scanning to e-mail................................................................................................................................ 60
Scanning to network folder................................................................................................................... 60
Scanning from the computer................................................................................................................... 61
Scanning multiple pictures simultaneously........................................................................................... 62
Scanning from the Online Printer Management Tool.............................................................................. 62
9 Faxing
Before you begin faxing........................................................................................................................... 64
Connecting the printer for faxing........................................................................................................... 64
Entering fax sender information............................................................................................................ 66
Selecting fax settings............................................................................................................................ 67
Working with the phonebook................................................................................................................ 70
Preparing a fax for transmission ............................................................................................................. 71
Printing a fax cover page...................................................................................................................... 71
Loading originals for faxing................................................................................................................... 71
Changing resolution, brightness and colour mode............................................................................... 71
Sending a fax........................................................................................................................................... 72
Using the phonebook to send a fax...................................................................................................... 72
Using Quick Dial to send a fax.............................................................................................................. 72
Using the numeric keypad to send a fax............................................................................................... 73
Dialling a recently faxed number.......................................................................................................... 73
Sending a fax from your computer........................................................................................................ 73
Receiving a fax........................................................................................................................................ 73
Receiving a fax automatically............................................................................................................... 74
Receiving a fax manually ..................................................................................................................... 74
Printing fax reports.................................................................................................................................. 74
Fax settings report................................................................................................................................ 74
Fax confirmation page.......................................................................................................................... 74
Fax activity log...................................................................................................................................... 75
Cancelling a fax....................................................................................................................................... 75
10Maintaining Your Printer
General care and cleaning...................................................................................................................... 76
Cleaning the scanner glass and document backing............................................................................. 76
Replacing ink cartridges.......................................................................................................................... 78
Replacing the printhead........................................................................................................................... 80
Updating the software and printer firmware............................................................................................. 84
Updating if your printer is connected to a computer with WINDOWS OS............................................ 84
Updating if your printer is connected to a computer with MAC OS....................................................... 85
Monitoring and adjusting printer performance......................................................................................... 85
Checking ink levels............................................................................................................................... 85
Resetting factory defaults..................................................................................................................... 86
11Troubleshooting
Basic troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. 87
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Getting help on the Web.......................................................................................................................... 89
Status lights............................................................................................................................................. 89
Power status light................................................................................................................................. 89
Wi-Fi status light .................................................................................................................................. 89
12Product and Safety Specifications
Features and Specifications.................................................................................................................... 91
Print performance................................................................................................................................. 91
Photo printing features.......................................................................................................................... 91
Copy document features....................................................................................................................... 91
Copy photo features............................................................................................................................. 91
Scanning features................................................................................................................................. 92
Input paper tray .................................................................................................................................... 92
Output paper tray ................................................................................................................................. 92
Automatic document feeder (ADF) for originals.................................................................................... 92
Fax system............................................................................................................................................ 93
Paper types supported.......................................................................................................................... 93
Paper sizes supported.......................................................................................................................... 93
Ink cartridges........................................................................................................................................ 94
Connectivity.......................................................................................................................................... 94
Software support................................................................................................................................... 94
Physical specifications.......................................................................................................................... 94
Warranty............................................................................................................................................... 95
System requirements............................................................................................................................ 95
Safety information.................................................................................................................................... 95
LCD screen safety................................................................................................................................ 96
Ink cartridge safety............................................................................................................................... 96
Regulatory compliance............................................................................................................................ 96
FCC statement...................................................................................................................................... 97
Canadian statements............................................................................................................................ 97
European compliance statement.......................................................................................................... 97
German compliance statement ............................................................................................................ 97
REACH Article 33 declarations............................................................................................................. 98
Power supply information..................................................................................................................... 98
Waste electrical and electronic equipment labelling............................................................................. 98
ENERGY STAR® Qualified..................................................................................................................... 98
Warranty Information............................................................................................................................... 98
Declaration of Conformity........................................................................................................................ 99
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Printer Overview
This printer lets you print, copy, scan and fax pictures and documents. In addition, this printer supports networking,
letting you access the printer over a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
Components
1 Paper input tray 11 Memory card slot
2 Paper guard 12 Access door
3 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 13 Printhead with ink cartridges installed
4 ADF tray extender 14 Duplexer
5 Right paper-edge guide* 15 Line in phone port
6 Control panel 16 Ext out phone port
7 Scanner glass 17 Power lead connection port
8 Scanner lid 18 USB port
9 Power button 19 Paper output tray extender
10 Wi-Fi connectivity LED** 20 Paper output tray
*Left paper-edge guide not shown. 21 ADF paper edge guides
**When lit, signals the printer is connected to a wireless network; blinks when searching for an available Wi-Fi
network or when the existing signal is too weak to transmit or receive wireless signals
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Control panel
Feature Description
1 Home button Displays the main menu; toggles between screens
2 Help button Displays context-sensitive Help
3 LCD touch screen Displays pictures, messages and menus
4 Start button Begins copying, scanning, printing, faxing, maintenance tasks and file transfer
5 Cancel button Stops the current operation and returns to the previous menu, and closes the Help screen
6 Back button Displays the previous screen or the next highest screen in the menu hierarchy
Using the LCD touch screen
Home Screen Menu
Feature Icon Displays...
Copy Document settings and options
Copy Photo settings and options
View and Print Photos options and settings
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Feature Icon Displays...
List of scan-to options: Scan to Computer, Memory, USB Flash Drive, E-mail and Network Folder.
Touching a scan-to option displays settings for that option.
The list of forms that you can print from the control panel.
Fax options and settings
Network settings
Printer settings
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Cloud Printing options
Maintenance options
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Use only your finger to touch the screen; other objects can damage the surface.
To select a feature, touch the icon.
To view the features, touch an arrow to scroll in that direction.
Home Screen Status Icons
Two status icons appear on the Home Screen:
Touch the Ink Levels status icon to see ink status information.
Touch the Wi-Fi icon to open the Network Settings Menu.
Touch OK or (back) to dismiss the screen.
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If an item requires attention, the attention graphic appears on the corresponding status icon. For example, if the level
of black ink is low, the attention graphic appears on the ink icon:
Touch the icon to display instructions.
Touch OK to return to the Home Screen.
Home Centre Software
KODAK Home Centre Software is installed with your KODAK All-in-One Printer Software, unless you choose
otherwise. The Home Centre icon will appear on your desktop.
: You can choose to install the KODAK AIO Printer Software Essentials, which include the drivers and Printer Tools
only.
On a computer with WINDOWS Operating System (OS), you can use Home Centre Software to:
browse, crop, enhance and edit pictures
print and scan
make 3D pictures (from picture pairs taken to create 3D pictures)
print from video
send images to or print images from FACEBOOK Social Network, FLICKR, PHOTOBUCKET, PICASA Photo
Management Systems and GOOGLE Docs
configure your printer
install new network printers
upgrade to the latest printer software and firmware
order supplies
access the KODAK Tips and Projects Centre
access the Online Printer Management Tool
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On a computer with MAC OS, you can use Home Centre Software to:
scan
configure your printer
upgrade to the latest printer software and firmware
order supplies
see the status of your printer
access the Online Printer Management Tool
Ordering supplies
You can order ink cartridges, paper and accessories online. An internet connection is required.
To order ink directly from Home Centre Software:
1. Open Home Centre Software.
2. Select Order Supplies (on a computer with WINDOWS OS) or select the Tools tab, then click Order Supplies
(on a computer with MAC OS).
3. Select the item(s) you want to buy, then follow the on-screen instructions.
To order supplies from the Web:
Ink: www.kodak.com/go/printingsupplies
Paper: www.kodak.com/go/inkjetpaper
Configuring printer settings
: When you first power on the printer, the LCD prompts you to select the Language and Country/Region.
To set or change basic printer settings:
1. Press .
2. Touch , then touch Printer Settings.
3. Touch the following settings:
Date and Time
- Touch or to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. Touch each setting to change the values;
touch when you have finished.
: You can also synchronise the printer date and time to your computer using Home Centre
Software.
Button Sounds
- Touch Off, Soft or Loud to set.
Time to Low Power
To conserve energy, you can set your printer to go into a low-power mode after a set amount of time.
- Touch the time to low power (select from 1 to 4 hours in 0.5 hour increments). After the time to low
power, the printer enters a low-power (sleep) mode.
Tagged Images Printing
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- Touch On or Off to set.
Language
- Touch or to scroll through the languages, then touch a selection.
Country/Region
- Touch or to scroll through the countries or regions, then touch a selection.
Reset All Settings (see Resetting factory defaults, 86)
: Resetting factory defaults does not change the date and time, language, country/region
or network settings.
Printer Info
- Touch to display the version of firmware currently running on your printer.
4. Press to return to the Home Screen.
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Networking Your Printer
This section explains how to configure or change your network settings.
Connecting to a wireless network
To connect your printer to an 802.11 wireless (Wi-Fi) network, use the following procedures.
Before you connect
You need:
a wireless router.
to determine whether your wireless router supports Wi-Fi Protected Set-Up (WPS).
: If you have specific questions about your router, see your router manufacturer's documentation for more
information.
Connecting to a wireless network using the Wi-Fi Set-Up Wizard
You can use the Wi-Fi Set-Up Wizard on the printer to connect to your wireless network. Use the procedure that is
appropriate for your network set-up.
Connecting to a non-WPS wireless router
To connect to your wireless network, you need to know the network name, also called the Service Set Identifier
(SSID). You can obtain your network name from the wireless router. See the manufacturer's documentation for more
information.
If you have enabled security on your network, you also need to know the security string, which may be a Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase.
Record your network information using the correct uppercase and lowercase letters.
Network Name (SSID):
Security String (case-sensitive): ____________________________
1. Press .
2. Touch , then touch Network Settings.
3. Touch Wi-Fi Set-Up Wizard.
: The Wi-Fi radio turns on automatically when you select Wi-Fi Set-Up Wizard.
The Wi-Fi connectivity LED blinks as the printer searches for available wireless networks within range, then
displays the list in order of signal strength. For example:
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If there are additional networks that can be shown on the LCD, touch or to view them.
4. Touch your network name.
If you can't see your network in the list, or you want to change your network, touch Rescan for Wireless
Networks.
NOTE: If the name of your network is not listed, make sure your wireless router is turned on and within range.
5. If your network requires a password, use the LCD keyboard to enter your Security String. The Security String is
case-sensitive. When you have finished, touch OK.
6. When the confirmation message appears, touch OK.
When the printer is successfully connected, the Wi-Fi connectivity LED will stop blinking and remain lit.
The printer with a wireless connection is listed as the name of the printer plus a number (for example,
KodakHERO4.2+XXXX)
7. If you haven't installed the KODAK All-in-One Printer Software:
a. Go to www.kodak.com/go/aiodownloads.
b. In the results list, click the link for KODAK All-in-One Printer Software for your computer's operating system.
c. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Connecting to a WPS wireless router
If your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Set-Up (WPS), use WPS Connect. WPS lets you configure your printer for
a wireless network by pressing buttons or entering a PIN.
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To connect to a network using WPS:
1. Press .
2. Touch , then touch Network Settings.
3. Touch Wi-Fi Set-Up Wizard.
: The Wi-Fi radio turns on automatically when you select Wi-Fi Set-Up Wizard.
4. Touch WPS Connect.
5. Select one of two methods of connecting:
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Before you make a selection on the printer, make sure you know where the router's push button is, or
where to enter the generated PIN. If necessary, consult your Internet Service Provider or router device
manufacturer's documentation for more information.
Pressing a button Entering a PIN
: You will have two minutes to press or
select the WPS button. It may be a button
on the device or a virtual button in the
device's software.
a. Touch Push Button Configuration.
b. Press or select the WPS button for your wireless
router.
c. Touch OK on the control panel.
6. When the confirmation message appears, touch OK.
When the printer is successfully connected, the Wi-Fi connectivity LED stops blinking and remains lit.
The printer with a wireless connection is listed as the name of the printer plus a number (for example,
KodakHERO4.2+XXXX).
7. If you haven't installed the KODAK All-in-One Printer Software:
a. Go to www.kodak.com/go/aiodownloads.
a. Touch Generate WPS PIN.
b. In your wireless router's software, locate the
PIN screen.
c. Enter the PIN you received on the LCD into
the PIN screen, then follow the router's
instructions.
d. Touch OK on the control panel.
b. In the results list, click the link for KODAK All-in-One Printer Software for your computer's operating system.
c. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Setting up an IP Address
:
You should only need to set up an IP Address for your printer if you are having a problem connecting your printer
to a wireless network. Typically, it is not necessary to set up an IP Address. This procedure is for advanced users
who know how to obtain the IP Address for the printer.
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To set up your IP Address on the printer:
1. Press .
2. Touch , then touch Network Settings.
3. Touch Advanced IP Address Set-Up.
4. Touch Yes to continue.
5. Touch one of the following:
Dynamic (DHCP)
Manual (Static)
6. If you selected Manual (Static), you are prompted to enter an IP Address, a Subnet Mask, a Gateway Address
and a DNS Server address. Touch OK after each entry. Use the LCD keyboard to enter each digit of the numbers.
Consult your Internet Service Provider or network administrator for more information.
Viewing the network configuration
To view the network configuration and verify that you are connected to your wireless network:
1. Press .
2. Touch , then touch Network Settings.
3. Touch View Network Configuration.
The wireless or Ethernet network settings appear on the LCD, including:
Connection
IP Address
Printer Name
Printer Hostname
Connected Network SSID
Speed
IP Address Type
Mask Subnet
Security
Authentication
Channel
Region
Radio (on/off)
MAC Address
When the printer is connected to your network, you will see the network name and the word CONNECTED.
4. To scroll through the information, touch .
5. When you have finished viewing your configuration, touch OK.
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Printing the network configuration
To print the current network configuration:
1. Load plain paper into the printer. (See Loading plain paper, 32.)
2. Press .
3. Touch , then touch Network Settings.
4. Touch Print Network Configuration.
Installing your printer on additional computers on the network
To add your printer to another computer(s) on your network, install the KODAK All-in-One Printer Software on each
computer.
1. Go to www.kodak.com/go/aiodownloads.
2. In the results list, click the link for KODAK All-in-One Printer Software for your computer's operating system.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Connecting to another KODAK All-in-One Printer
If you are connecting to a newer model printer (for example, you have an ESP Office 2150 Printer and now you are
adding a HERO 4.2 Printer), you must install the KODAK All-in-One Printer Software for the newer model.
: When you install the new software, the printer driver for the ESP Office 2150 Printer will be uninstalled, and updates
for the ESP Office 2150 Printer will be installed in addition to the driver for the HERO 4.2 Printer.
On a computer with WINDOWS OS:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Kodak > KODAK Printer Set-Up Utility.
If your wireless printer (example: KodakHERO4.2+XXXX) is not listed:
a. Select No, my printer is not listed, then click Next.
b. From the drop-down list, select your printer.
c. Select Network - Wireless / Wi-Fi, then click Next. When your printer is detected, driver installation
begins.
d. When driver installation is complete, click Done.
If your wireless printer (example: KodakHERO4.2+XXXX) is listed:
a. Select the printer that is connected to your network.
b. Select Yes, my printer is listed, then click Next.
On a computer with MAC OS:
1. Select Apple > System Preferences.
2. Under Hardware, select Print & Fax or Print & Scan.
3. Click + in the dialog box.
4. Select your printer from the list.
5. Click Add, if required.
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Adding a wireless network connection to a USB-connected computer
You can change the way you connect to your printer at any time.
Changing from USB to a wireless connection
To change the printer connection type from USB to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network:
If your printer is connected to a computer with WINDOWS OS:
1. Disconnect the USB cable from your printer and computer.
2. If you have not already done so, connect your printer to your wireless network. See Connecting to a wireless
network, 7.
3. On your computer, disable any firewall you have installed until you have successfully completed the installation.
4. Select Start > All Programs > Kodak > KODAK Printer Set-Up Utility.
If your wireless printer (example: Kodak HERO 4.2+XXXX) is not listed:
a. Select No, my printer is not listed, then click Next.
b. Select your printer from the list, then click Next.
c. Select Network - Wireless/Wi-Fi, then click Next. When your printer is detected, driver installation begins.
d. When driver installation is complete, click Done.
If your wireless printer (example: Kodak HERO 4.2+XXXX) is listed:
a. Select the printer that is connected to your network.
b. Select Yes, my printer is listed, then click Next.
The printer with a wireless connection is listed as the name of the printer plus a number (for example, Kodak HERO
4.2+XXXX).
If your printer is connected to a computer with MAC OS:
1. Disconnect the USB cable from your printer and computer.
2. If you have not already done so, connect your printer to your wireless network. See Connecting to a wireless
network, 7.
3. Select Apple > System Preferences.
4. Under Hardware, select Print & Fax or Print & Scan.
5. Click + in the dialog box.
6. Select your printer from the list.
7. Click Add, if required.
The printer with a wireless connection is listed as the name of the printer plus a number (for example, Kodak HERO
4.2+XXXX).
Connecting with Wi-Fi Direct™
Your HERO 4.2 All-in-One Printer can be set up to host a Wi-Fi Direct network so you can connect mobile devices
and computers* without using a router. With Wi-Fi Direct, your printer works as an access point so you can:
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print from your mobile device using KODAK Pic Flick App.
print or scan from your computer with WINDOWS OS or MAC OS (with the necessary drivers installed).
access the Online Printer Management Tool.
:
For best results, use your device within 30 m / 100 ft of your printer. Check that there are no obstructions between
your device and printer.
Wi-Fi Direct does not have internet access. For full printer functionality,** connect your printer to your wireless
network (see Connecting to a wireless network, 7). Your printer can be connected to your wireless network and
have Wi-Fi Direct enabled at the same time.
*You can connect up to four devices.
**An Internet connection is required for these features: Google Cloud Print™, KODAK E-mail Print Service, scan to
e-mail and scan to network folder.
Enabling and Using Wi-Fi Direct
1. Press .
2. Touch
3. Touch , then touch Manage Wi-Fi Direct.
4. Touch Start Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot.
5. Record the Wi-Fi Direct information displayed on the control panel:
Network Name (SSID):____________________________________________
Security String: __________________________________________________
6. Touch OK.
7. Connect your device or computer to the network (SSID), then enter the security string. Use the information that
you recorded in step 5.
8. To print from a mobile device, see Mobile Printing , 45.
9. To print or scan from a computer, select your wireless printer (example: KodakHERO4.2+XXXX).
If you do not see "+xxxx" after your printer name, you must download the printer drivers; follow the instructions
below for your operating system.
On a computer with WINDOWS OS:
a. Select Start > All Programs > Kodak > Kodak Printer Set-Up Utility.
b. Select No, my printer is not listed, then click Next.
c. From the drop-down list, select your printer, then click Next.
, then touch Network Settings.
When your printer is detected, driver installation begins.
d. When driver installation is complete, click Done.
On a computer with MAC OS:
a. Select Apple > System Preferences.
b. Under Hardware, select Print & Fax or Print & Scan.
c. Click + in the dialog box.
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d. Select your printer from the list.
e. Click Add, if required.
10. For more information on printing, see Printing , 37. For more information on scanning, see Scanning, 55.
Connecting and Using Wi-Fi Direct for a Mobile Device or Computer with WPS
1. Press .
2. Touch , then touch Network Settings.
3. Touch , then touch Manage Wi-Fi Direct.
4. Touch Connect a Device Using WPS.
:
Before you make a selection on the printer, make sure you know:
the location of the push button on your mobile device or computer — it will be a button on your device, or a
virtual button in the device software.
where to generate a WPS PIN on your mobile device or computer.
5. Select one of these methods to connect your device:
Push Button Configuration Enter a WPS PIN
: You will have two minutes to press or
select the WPS button.
a. Touch Push Button Configuration.
b. On your mobile device or computer, press (or
select) the WPS button.
c. Touch OK on your printer control panel.
a. Touch Enter WPS PIN.
b. On your mobile device or computer, locate
the PIN screen and generate a WPS PIN.
c. Enter the WPS PIN on your printer control
panel, then touch OK.
6. To print from a mobile device, see Mobile Printing , 45.
7. To print or scan from a computer:
a. Go to www.kodak.com/go/aiodownloads.
b. Select the All-in-One Printer Software for your operating system.
c. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. (The printer and scanner drivers are installed when
you install the software.)
d. To print, see Printing , 37. To scan, see Scanning, 55.
Viewing your Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration
1. Press .
2. Touch
3. Touch , then touch Manage Wi-Fi Direct.
4. Touch View Wi-Fi Direct Configuration. The Wi-Fi Direct settings appear on the LCD. To scroll and review the
settings, touch .
, then touch Network Settings.
Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
SSID
Security String
IP Address
Subnet Mask
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Channel
Region
MAC address
No. of devices connected
5. When you are done, touch OK.
Changing Wi-Fi Direct Settings
Your printer is assigned a network name (SSID), security string and IP Address. You can change these settings, but
you must reconnect your device to your printer after you make changes.
1. Press .
2. Touch , then touch Network Settings.
3. Touch , then touch Manage Wi-Fi Direct.
4. Touch Advanced Wi-Fi Direct Settings.
5. Touch Yes.
6. Touch the setting you want to change: SSID, Security String or IP Address.
7. Enter a new value, then touch OK to return to the Advanced Wi-Fi Direct Settings.
8. Reconnect your device or computer to your printer; use your new settings.
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Online Printer Management Tool
The KODAK Online Printer Management Tool lets you access your printer through an Internet browser (such as
INTERNET EXPLORER, FIREFOX, SAFARI, CHROME) on any computer that is on the same network as your
printer.
:
Your computer and your printer must be on the same network. The Online Printer Management Tool is not available
if your printer is connected to a computer with a USB cable.
With the Online Printer Management Tool, you can:
view printer status
configure (or change) printer settings
change fax settings and add entries to the Fax phonebook
create Scan to E-mail and Scan to Network Folder profiles (that you can access from the printer control panel)
add entries to the E-mail Address book
set up accounts for Google Cloud Print Service and KODAK E-mail Print Service
Accessing the Online Printer Management Tool
Access the Online Printer Management Tool in one of the ways described below.
Directly from Home Centre Software v7.x or higher:
1. Open Home Centre Software.
2. Select Printer Tools on a computer with WINDOWS OS, or Tools on a computer with MAC OS.
3. Make sure that the name of your wirelessly connected printer appears in the bottom left of the window.
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: A printer with a wireless connection is listed as the name of the printer plus a number (for example,
KodakHERO4.2+XXXX). If a different printer name appears, click Select, then choose your wirelessly
connected printer.
4. Under Tools, select Online Printer Management.
The Online Printer Management Tool opens.
From a computer or mobile device:
: Your computer or mobile device must be connected to the same network as your printer.
1. Get the IP Address of your wirelessly connected printer:
a. On your printer control panel, press .
b. Touch , then touch Network Settings.
c. Touch View Network Configuration, then touch until you see your printer IP Address in the format
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. (See Viewing the network configuration, 10).
: If you prefer a printout, touch to select Print Network Configuration, then touch OK. A
Network Configuration Page prints, including the IP Address in the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
2. On your computer, open your preferred Internet browser (such as INTERNET EXPLORER, FIREFOX, SAFARI,
CHROME).
3. Type the printer IP Address in the browser address (URL) bar, then press Enter.
The Online Printer Management Tool opens.
Using the Online Printer Management Tool
Configuring printer settings
1. Open the Online Printer Management Tool (see Accessing the Online Printer Management Tool, 16).
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Select Device > General or Date & Time, and make any necessary changes.
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4. Click Save.
: Select Reset to restore the default settings, if necessary.
Changing the printer name
1. Open the Online Printer Management Tool (see Accessing the Online Printer Management Tool, 16).
2. Select the Network tab.
3. Select General, then Friendly name, if necessary.
4. Highlight the text in the Friendly name field and type the name you want, then click Save.
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Adjusting fax settings
Editing the fax phonebook
1. Open the Online Printer Management Tool (see Accessing the Online Printer Management Tool, 16).
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Select Fax > Phonebook.
To add a phonebook entry:
1. Type the name and fax number, and, optionally, select a quick dial number for your fax entry.
2. Click Add.
To edit a phonebook entry:
1. Select the checkbox for an existing entry in the Phonebook.
2. Click Edit.
3. Make the changes.
4. Click Save, then click OK.
To delete a phonebook entry:
1. Select the checkbox for an existing entry in the Phonebook.
2. Click Delete, then click Yes.
Changing fax settings
1. Open the Online Printer Management Tool (see Accessing the Online Printer Management Tool, 16).
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Select Fax > Settings.
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4. Enter the sender information.
This information appears in the header of faxes you send from your printer. (For more information about sender
information, see Entering fax sender information, 66.)
5. Adjust any fax settings, as necessary. (For more information about settings, see Selecting fax settings, 67.)
6. Click Save.
Setting up Scan To E-mail
When you scan with your printer, you can send the scans directly from the printer to an e-mail recipient. To do so,
you must first set up a profile for yourself, and define the e-mail address(es) to which you want to send scans.
Adding an outgoing e-mail profile
1. Open the Online Printer Management Tool (see Accessing the Online Printer Management Tool, 16).
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Select Scan To E-mail > E-mail Profile.
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4. Click Add New Outgoing E-mail Profile.
5. In the Profile Name field, type a name that has meaning to you; for example, your initials and your email provider,
such as LR Hotmail or LR Gmail.
This name will appear on the printer control panel when you start a scan to be sent through e-mail.
6. In the From E-mail Address field, type your e-mail address.
Although the e-mail will be sent from the printer, any replies will go to this e-mail address.
7. Under E-mail Server Settings, enter your e-mail service provider.
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If your e-mail service provider is Gmail, Yahoo, AOL or Hotmail, select your services from the drop-down
menu. The E-mail Service and Port Number fields fill in automatically.
If your e-mail service provider is not in the drop-down menu:
a. Type the e-mail server name or IP Address of your e-mail service provider in the E-mail Server field.
b. Type the port number of your e-mail server in the Port Number field.
: Locate this information in the e-mail account properties fields in your e-mail
application.
c. If your mail server supports secure connection mode, select the Always use a secure connection
checkbox, or contact your Internet Service Provider.
8. If your e-mail server requires authentication for sending e-mails:
a. Select the The e-mail server requires authentication for outgoing e-mail checkbox.
b. Type the User ID and Password for your e-mail account.
9. If you want to limit who uses your profile (that appears on the printer LCD) to send scans:
a. Select the Enable Access PIN checkbox.
b. Type a 4-digit numeric PIN (your choice). You will need to enter this PIN each time you access your profile
when scanning to an e-mail address.
10. If you want a copy of all e-mail messages, select the Copy sender for all e-mail messages sent from the
printer checkbox.
11. Click Test Profile to confirm that the printer can access your account.
If the printer can access your account, "Test profile: Successful" appears. Click OK, then click Save.
If the printer cannot access your account, "Test Profile: Failed" appears. Click OK, then make changes to
your profile.
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Setting up the e-mail address book
1. Open the Online Printer Management Tool (see Accessing the Online Printer Management Tool, 16).
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Select Scan To E-mail > Address Book.
4. For each person:
a. Type the person's Name.
b. Type the person's E-mail Address.
c. Click Add.
Setting options for scan to e-mail
When you send a scan to an e-mail address, the printer uses defaults — subject line, body and scan settings — that
you set up under e-mail options.
1. Open the Online Printer Management Tool (see Accessing the Online Printer Management Tool, 16).
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Select Scan To E-mail > E-mail Option.
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4. Select and replace the default subject line and body text, if necessary.
This subject line and body text will be included with every scan you send to an e-mail address.
5. Select the scan settings that will be used for all scans sent to e-mail:
: You can enter a Filename Prefix of your choice.
6. Click Save, then click OK.
You can now send a scan to an e-mail address from the control panel. See Scanning from the control panel, 57.
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