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 trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
August 2012
Table of contents
1 Printer Overview
Components.......................................................................................................................................................................1
Control panel.....................................................................................................................................................................2
Using the LCD touch screen .........................................................................................................................................3
Home Screen Menu ..................................................................................................................................................3
Home Screen Status Icons ......................................................................................................................................4
Home Center Software ..................................................................................................................................................6
Ordering supplies.............................................................................................................................................................7
Configuring printer settings ..........................................................................................................................................8
2 Networking Your Printer
Connecting to a wireless network ...............................................................................................................................9
Before you connect ...................................................................................................................................................9
Connecting to a wireless network using the Wi-Fi Setup Wizard................................................................9
Setting up an IP Address........................................................................................................................................ 13
Viewing the network configuration.....................................................................................................................14
Printing the network configuration .....................................................................................................................14
Installing your printer on additional computers on the network................................................................. 15
Connecting to another KODAK All-in-One Printer ........................................................................................ 15
Adding a wireless network connection to a USB-connected computer..........................................................16
Changing from USB to a wireless connection .................................................................................................. 16
Connecting with Wi-Fi Direct™ ................................................................................................................................. 17
Enabling and Using Wi-Fi Direct ......................................................................................................................... 18
Connecting and Using Wi-Fi Direct for a Mobile Device or Computer with WPS................................. 19
Viewing your Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration ....................................................................................... 20
Changing Wi-Fi Direct Settings ..........................................................................................................................20
3 Online Printer Management Tool
Accessing the Online Printer Management Tool ................................................................................................. 22
Using the Online Printer Management Tool...........................................................................................................23
Configuring printer settings ..................................................................................................................................23
Changing the printer name ..................................................................................................................................24
Adjusting fax settings............................................................................................................................................ 25
Setting up Scan To Email ...................................................................................................................................... 27
Setting up Scan To Network Folder ....................................................................................................................33
Changing printer settings for copying and printing ........................................................................................37
Setting up Cloud Printing............................................................................................................................................ 39
Registering your printer with Google Cloud Print™ and KODAK Email Print Service.......................... 39
Editing a Google Cloud Print™ Account ...........................................................................................................40
Editing the settings for KODAK Email Print Service......................................................................................40
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4 Handling Paper
Paper types..................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Paper sizes...................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Envelope sizes ............................................................................................................................................................... 43
Loading paper ................................................................................................................................................................44
Loading plain paper................................................................................................................................................ 44
Loading photo paper ............................................................................................................................................. 45
Loading envelopes.................................................................................................................................................. 46
Loading originals........................................................................................................................................................... 47
Using the scanner glass ........................................................................................................................................ 47
Using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) ............................................................................................. 48
5 Printing
Printing documents ...................................................................................................................................................... 49
Printing one-sided documents............................................................................................................................ 49
Printing two-sided documents............................................................................................................................ 49
Printing forms from the control panel.................................................................................................................51
Printing pictures.............................................................................................................................................................52
Viewing pictures on a memory card...................................................................................................................52
Printing from a memory card ...............................................................................................................................53
Printing from a wireless device ..................................................................................................................................57
Transferring pictures to a computer.........................................................................................................................58
Transferring pictures to a computer with WINDOWS OS...........................................................................58
Transferring pictures to a computer with MAC OS .......................................................................................58
6 Mobile Printing
Printing using Google Cloud Print .............................................................................................................................59
Printing using KODAK Email Print Service............................................................................................................. 60
Printing emails, documents, and pictures ........................................................................................................60
Printing pictures from a mobile device .................................................................................................................... 61
Printing pictures from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch device ..................................................................... 61
Printing pictures from a BLACKBERRY Device................................................................................................ 61
Printing pictures and documents from an ANDROID OS Device...............................................................62
7 Copying
Loading originals for copying......................................................................................................................................63
Copying a document.....................................................................................................................................................63
Using the default settings to copy a document...............................................................................................63
Adjusting the settings and copying a document............................................................................................ 64
Changing the number of copies of a document ..............................................................................................65
Enlarging or reducing the size of a copy............................................................................................................65
Darkening or lightening a copy ............................................................................................................................65
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Copying a photo ............................................................................................................................................................66
Using the default settings to copy a photo ......................................................................................................66
Adjusting the settings and copying a photo .................................................................................................... 67
Changing the number of copies of a photo...................................................................................................... 69
Enlarging or reducing the size of a copy of a photo.......................................................................................70
Darkening or lightening a copy of a photo ........................................................................................................ 71
Two-sided copying ....................................................................................................................................................... 72
Manual two-sided copying................................................................................................................................... 72
8 Scanning
Before you begin scanning...........................................................................................................................................73
Changing the scan settings for scanning from the control panel................................................................73
Loading originals for scanning................................................................................................................................... 76
Scanning from the control panel............................................................................................................................... 76
Scanning to a computer ........................................................................................................................................ 77
Scanning to a memory card ................................................................................................................................. 79
Scanning to email ....................................................................................................................................................81
Scanning to network folder .................................................................................................................................. 82
Scanning from the computer ..................................................................................................................................... 83
Scanning multiple pictures simultaneously .....................................................................................................84
Scanning from the Online Printer Management Tool ......................................................................................... 85
9 Faxing
Before you begin faxing...............................................................................................................................................86
Connecting the printer for faxing .......................................................................................................................86
Entering fax sender information .........................................................................................................................90
Selecting fax settings..............................................................................................................................................91
Working with the phonebook..............................................................................................................................94
Preparing a fax for transmission ............................................................................................................................... 96
Printing a fax cover page ......................................................................................................................................96
Loading originals for faxing ..................................................................................................................................96
Changing resolution, brightness, and color mode.......................................................................................... 97
Sending a fax.................................................................................................................................................................. 98
Using the phonebook to send a fax.................................................................................................................... 98
Using Quick Dial to send a fax ............................................................................................................................98
Using the numeric keypad to send a fax........................................................................................................... 98
Dialing a recently faxed number.........................................................................................................................99
Sending a fax from your computer..................................................................................................................... 99
Receiving a fax............................................................................................................................................................. 100
Receiving a fax automatically ............................................................................................................................ 100
Receiving a fax manually ....................................................................................................................................100
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Printing fax reports.......................................................................................................................................................101
Fax settings report .................................................................................................................................................101
Fax confirmation page...........................................................................................................................................101
Fax activity log........................................................................................................................................................102
Canceling a fax .............................................................................................................................................................102
10 Maintaining Your Printer
General care and cleaning.........................................................................................................................................103
Cleaning the scanner glass and document backing .................................................................................... 104
Replacing ink cartridges.............................................................................................................................................106
Replacing the printhead .............................................................................................................................................109
Updating the software and printer firmware.........................................................................................................113
Updating if your printer is connected to a computer with WINDOWS OS............................................113
Updating if your printer is connected to a computer with MAC OS.........................................................114
Monitoring and adjusting printer performance ....................................................................................................114
Checking ink levels.................................................................................................................................................114
Resetting factory defaults ....................................................................................................................................115
11 Troubleshooting
Basic troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................116
Getting help on the Web ............................................................................................................................................118
Status lights....................................................................................................................................................................119
Power status light...................................................................................................................................................119
Wi-Fi status light ....................................................................................................................................................119
12 Product and Safety Specifications
Features and Specifications ......................................................................................................................................120
Print performance .................................................................................................................................................120
Photo printing features ........................................................................................................................................120
Copy document features......................................................................................................................................121
Copy photo features ..............................................................................................................................................121
Scanning features...................................................................................................................................................121
Input paper tray ....................................................................................................................................................122
Output paper tray .................................................................................................................................................122
Automatic document feeder (ADF) for originals.......................................................................................... 122
Fax system ..............................................................................................................................................................122
Paper types supported ......................................................................................................................................... 122
Paper sizes supported ..........................................................................................................................................123
Ink cartridges..........................................................................................................................................................123
Connectivity............................................................................................................................................................124
Software support ...................................................................................................................................................124
Physical specifications .........................................................................................................................................124
Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................. 125
System requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 125
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Safety information .......................................................................................................................................................126
LCD screen safety..................................................................................................................................................127
Ink cartridge safety................................................................................................................................................127
Regulatory compliance...............................................................................................................................................128
FCC statement .......................................................................................................................................................128
Canadian statements............................................................................................................................................129
European compliance statement.......................................................................................................................129
German compliance statement .........................................................................................................................129
REACH Article 33 declarations..........................................................................................................................130
Power supply information ...................................................................................................................................130
Waste electrical and electronic equipment labeling....................................................................................130
ENERGY STAR® Qualified .........................................................................................................................................130
Warranty Information..................................................................................................................................................131
Declaration of Conformity.........................................................................................................................................132
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Printer Overview
Components
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.
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 cord 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.
**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
21 ADF paper-edge guides
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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
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Using the LCD touch screen
Home Screen Menu
Feature Icon Displays...
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Copy Document settings and options
Copy Photo settings and options
View and Print Photos options and
settings
List of scan to options: Scan to
Computer, Memory, USB Flash Drive,
Email, 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
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Ink Levels Wi-Fi Status
Feature Icon Displays...
Printer settings
Cloud Printing options
Maintenance options
IMPORTANT:
• 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
Use only your finger to touch the screen; other objects can damage the
surface.
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.
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Home Center Software
KODAK Home Center Software is installed with your KODAK All-in-One Printer
Software, unless you choose otherwise. The Home Center icon will appear on your
desktop.
NOTE: 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 Center
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 Center
• access the Online Printer Management Tool
On a computer with MAC OS, you can use Home Center 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
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Ordering supplies
You can order ink cartridges, paper, and accessories online. An Internet connection
is required.
To order ink directly from Home Center Software:
1. Open Home Center Software.
2. Select
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
Order Supplies (on a computer with WINDOWS OS) or select the To o l s
tab, then click
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Order Supplies (on a computer with MAC OS).
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Printer Overview
Configuring printer settings
NOTE: 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
3. Touch the following settings:
Date and Time
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– Touch or to select Ye a r , Month, Day, Hour, or Minute.
Touch each setting to change the values; touch when you are done.
NOTE: You can also synchronize the printer date and time to your computer using
Home Center Software.
Button Sounds
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–Touch Off, Soft, or Loud to set.
Ti m e to L o w P o w er
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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.
Tag g e d I m a ge s P ri nting
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–Touch On or Off to set.
Language
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– Touch or to scroll through the languages, then touch a selection.
Country/Region
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– Touch or to scroll through the countries or regions, then touch a
selection.
Reset All Settings (see Resetting factory defaults, page 115)
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NOTE: Resetting factory defaults does not change the date and time, language,
country/region, or network settings.
Printer Settings.
Printer Info
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– 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 Setup
(WPS).
NOTE: 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 Setup Wizard
You can use the Wi-Fi Setup Wizard on the printer to connect to your wireless
network. Use the procedure that is appropriate for your network setup.
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/WPA 2) 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
3. Touch
NOTE: The Wi-Fi radio turns on automatically when you select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
Network Settings.
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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:
If there are additional networks that can be shown on the LCD, touch or
to view them.
4. Touch your network name.
If you don’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 are finished,
touch
OK.
6. When the confirmation message appears, touch OK.
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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 Setup (WPS), use WPS Connect. WPS lets
you configure your printer for a wireless network by pressing buttons or entering a
PIN.
To connect to a network using WPS:
1. Press .
2. Touch , then touch
3. Touch
Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
NOTE: The Wi-Fi radio turns on automatically when you select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
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Network Settings.
4. Touch
WPS Connect.
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5. Select one of two methods of connecting:
IMPORTANT: 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
NOTE: 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.
Press or select the WPS button for
b.
your wireless router.
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.
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.
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.
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Setting up an IP Address
IMPORTANT: You should only need to set up an IP Address for your printer if you are
To set up your IP Address on the printer:
1. Press .
2. Touch , then touch
3. Touch
4. Touch
5. Touch one of the following:
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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
each entry. Use the LCD keyboard to enter each digit of the numbers.
Consult your Internet Service Provider or network administrator for more
information.
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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.
Network Settings.
Advanced IP Address Setup.
Ye s to continue.
Dynamic (DHCP)
Manual (Static)
OK after
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Networking Your Printer
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
3. Touch
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 are done viewing your configuration, touch
View Network Configuration.
Network Settings.
OK.
Printing the network configuration
To print the current network configuration:
1. Load plain paper into the printer. (See Loading plain paper, page 44.)
2. Press .
3. Touch , then touch
4. Touch
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Print Network Configuration.
Network Settings.
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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.
NOTE: 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:
• Select Start > All Programs > Kodak > KODAK Printer Setup Utility.
• If your wireless printer (example: KodakHERO4.2+XXXX)
a. Select
No, my printer is not listed, then click Next.
is not listed:
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
• If your wireless printer (example: KodakHERO4.2+XXXX)
Done.
is listed:
a. Select the printer that is connected to your network.
b. Select
On a computer with MAC OS:
Yes, my printer is listed, then click Next.
1. Select Apple > System Preferences.
2. Under Hardware, select
3. Click
+ in the dialog box.
Print & Fax or Print & Scan.
4. Select your printer from the list.
5. Click
Add, if required.
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Networking Your Printer
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, page 9.
3. On your computer, disable any firewall you have installed until you have
successfully completed the installation.
4. Select
• If your wireless printer (example: Kodak HERO 4.2+XXXX)
• If your wireless printer (example: Kodak HERO 4.2+XXXX)
Start > All Programs > Kodak > KODAK Printer Setup Utility.
a. Select
b.Select your printer from the list, then click
c. Select
No, my printer is not listed, then click Next.
Next.
Network - Wireless/Wi-Fi, then click Next.
When your printer is detected, driver installation begins.
d.When driver installation is complete, click
Done.
a. Select the printer that is connected to your network.
b. Select
Yes, my printer is listed, then click Next.
is not listed:
is listed:
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, page 9.
3. Select
4. Under Hardware, select
5. Click
Apple > System Preferences.
Print & Fax or Print & Scan.
+ in the dialog box.
6. Select your printer from the list.
7. Clic k
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).
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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:
• 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.
IMPORTANT: 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.
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Wi-Fi Direct does not have Internet access. For full printer functionality,
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connect
your printer to your wireless network (see Connecting to a wireless network,
page 9). 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.
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**An Internet connection is required for these features: Google Cloud Print™, KODAK Email Print
Service, scan to email, and scan to network folder.
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Enabling and Using Wi-Fi Direct
1. Press .
2. Touch , then touch
3. Touch , then touch
4. Touch
5. Record the Wi-Fi Direct information displayed on the control panel:
Network Name (SSID):____________________________________________
Security String: __________________________________________________
6. Touch
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, page 59.
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 Setup Utility.
b. Select
c. From the drop-down list, select your printer, then click
d. When driver installation is complete, click
On a computer with MAC OS:
a. Select Apple > System Preferences.
b. Under Hardware, select
c. Click
d. Select your printer from the list.
e. Click
10. For more information on printing, see Printing, page 49. For more information on
scanning, see Scanning, page 73.
Start Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot.
OK.
No, my printer is not listed, then click Next.
When your printer is detected, driver installation begins.
+ in the dialog box.
Add, if required.
Network Settings.
Manage Wi-Fi Direct.
Next.
Done.
Print & Fax or Print & Scan.
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KODAK HERO 4.2 All-in-One Printer
Connecting and Using Wi-Fi Direct for a Mobile Device or Computer with WPS
1. Press .
2. Touch , then touch
3. Touch , then touch
4. Touch
IMPORTANT: Before you make a selection on the printer, make sure you know:
Connect a Device Using WPS.
• 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
Network Settings.
Manage Wi-Fi Direct.
NOTE: 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.
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
c. Touch OK on your printer control
panel.
6. To print from a mobile device, see Mobile Printing, page 59.
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, page 49. To scan, see Scanning, page 73.
OK.
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Networking Your Printer
Viewing your Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration
1. Press .
2. Touch , then touch
3. Touch , then touch
4. Touch
View Wi-Fi Direct Configuration. The Wi-Fi Direct settings appear on the
LCD. To scroll and review the settings, touch .
•Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
•SSID
•Security String
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Channel
•Region
• MAC address
•No. of devices connected
5. When you are done, touch
Network Settings.
Manage Wi-Fi Direct.
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
3. Touch , then touch
4. Touch
5. Touch
6. Touch the setting you want to change:
7. Enter a new value, then touch
Settings.
8. Reconnect your device or computer to your printer; use your new settings.
Advanced Wi-Fi Direct Settings.
Ye s .
Network Settings.
Manage Wi-Fi Direct.
SSID, Security String, or IP Address.
OK to return to the Advanced Wi-Fi Direct
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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.
IMPORTANT: 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 phone book
• create Scan to Email and Scan to Network Folder profiles (that you can access
from the printer control panel)
• add entries to the Email Address book
• set up accounts for Google Cloud Print Service and KODAK Email Print Service
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Online Printer Management Tool
Accessing the Online Printer Management Tool
Access the Online Printer Management Tool in one of the ways described below.
Directly from Home Center Software v7.x or higher:
1. Open Home Center 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.
NOTE: 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
4. Under Tools, select Online Printer Management.
The Online Printer Management Tool opens.
From a computer or mobile device:
Select, then choose your wirelessly connected printer.
NOTE: 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, page 14).
NOTE: If you prefer a printout, touch to select Print Network Configuration,
then touch
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.
OK. A Network Configuration Page prints, including the IP
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Using the Online Printer Management Tool
Configuring printer settings
1. Open the Online Printer Management Tool (see Accessing the Online Printer
Management Tool, page 22).
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Select Device > General or Date & Time, and make any necessary changes.
KODAK HERO 4.2 All-in-One Printer
4. Click Save.
NOTE: Select
Reset to restore the default settings, if necessary.
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