Kodak printer dock User Manual

Kodak EasyShare

printer dock

User’s Guide

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Front/top/side view

Product features

1 Universal camera insert

(installed as shown)

2 Battery charging lights/

Refresh button

3 Color cartridge light 10 USB connector (for Kodak 8-in-1 card

4 Transfer button/light 11 Paper light

5 Left/Right control 12 Camera connector

6 Paper tray 13 Locator pin for camera

7 Print button/light

8 Picture size button

9 Picture size lights , , ,

reader or PictBridge compatible device)

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Product features

Back/top/side view

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1 Power connector (DC-in) 4 Color cartridge (installed as shown)

2 USB connector (to computer) 5 Cartridge door

3 Slot for paper path

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Table of contents 1

1 Getting started ...........................................................................1

Package contents.............................................................................. 1

Finding a location for your printer dock.............................................. 2

Installing the custom camera insert.................................................... 2

Connecting the power....................................................................... 3

Handling and storing the color cartridge............................................ 4

Installing and removing the color cartridge ........................................ 4

Handling and storing the paper ......................................................... 6

Loading the paper............................................................................. 6

Installing and removing the paper tray............................................... 7

2 Preparing your EasyShare digital camera ................................... 8

Choosing the right camera battery..................................................... 8

Important battery information ........................................................... 9

Battery safety and handling.......................................................... 9

Extending battery life ................................................................... 9

Docking and charging your EasyShare digital camera....................... 10

Refreshing the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack......................... 11

Setting the picture quality................................................................ 12

Tagging pictures for automatic printing ........................................... 12

3 Printing without a computer ....................................................13

Printing from your EasyShare digital camera .................................... 13

Printing tagged pictures ............................................................. 14

Printing from a Kodak 8-in-1 card reader......................................... 14

Printing from a PictBridge device..................................................... 15

Canceling printing........................................................................... 15

Changing the printed picture size .................................................... 16

Removing perforated tabs from prints.............................................. 17

4 Installing software and connecting to a computer ................... 18

Minimum system requirements........................................................ 18

Installing the software..................................................................... 18

Uninstalling the software............................................................ 20

Connecting to a computer............................................................... 21

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5 Using the printer dock with a computer ...................................22

Transferring pictures from your Kodak EasyShare digital camera....... 22

Transferring pictures from a Kodak 8-in-1 card reader...................... 23

Printing from a computer................................................................. 24

Printing with Kodak EasyShare software ..................................... 24

Printing using other applications................................................. 25

Choosing Kodak color mode....................................................... 25

Canceling printing........................................................................... 26

6 Care and maintenance ............................................................. 27

General care ................................................................................... 27

Cleaning the paper feed roller ......................................................... 28

Traveling with your printer dock ...................................................... 29

7 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 30

Printing problems............................................................................ 30

Problems transferring pictures ......................................................... 36

Printer dock status lights................................................................. 37

8 Getting help ............................................................................. 42

Helpful web links ............................................................................ 42

Software help.................................................................................. 42

Telephone customer support ........................................................... 42

Before you call ........................................................................... 42

9 Appendix ..................................................................................44

Printer dock specifications............................................................... 44

Additional safety and maintenance tips ........................................... 45

Upgrading your software and firmware............................................ 45

Regulatory information.................................................................... 46

FCC compliance and advisory ..................................................... 46

Canadian DOC statement........................................................... 46

VCCI Class B ITE ........................................................................ 47

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1 Getting started

Package contents

1 Printer dock 4 Kodak color cartridge & photo paper kit / PH-10

(makes up to 10 prints)

2 Universal camera insert

(pre-installed)

3 Paper tray 6 AC power adapter (may be two separate pieces)

Not shown: Welcome Kit, consisting of User’s Guide (may be provided on CD), Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice.

*Your camera may use a different battery type. See Choosing the right camera

battery, page 8 for more information.

Purchase additional accessories for your printer dock at a retailer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

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5 Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery

pack*

Getting started

Finding a location for your printer dock

■ Place the printer dock on a flat, clean, dust-free surface, in a dry location,

and out of direct sunlight.

■ Allow 5 in. (12.7 cm) clearance on all sides of

the printer dock.

■ For proper ventilation, make sure the top and

back of the printer dock are not blocked.

■ When connecting power or USB cables, keep

the cables clear of the paper path to the front and rear of the printer dock.

■ Avoid areas where ventilation ducts, open doors, or frequent passersby

might expose the printer dock and paper to high levels of dust and debris. Airborne dirt particles can affect picture quality.

Installing the custom camera insert

The printer dock comes with a universal camera insert already installed. The insert allows most Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000/7000 series and LS600/700 series digital cameras to fit on the printer dock.

For best fit, use the custom camera insert that came with your camera and keep the universal camera insert as a spare.

NOTE: For some cameras, you

the camera will not fit properly on the printer dock.

must

use the custom camera insert to dock the camera, otherwise

1 Remove the universal camera insert:

a Push the insert toward the back of the

printer dock and lift up the front edge.

b Lift up the back edge of the insert and

remove.

2 Install the custom camera insert included with

your camera:

a Place the rear tabs of the insert in the slots

toward the back of the printer dock.

b Press the front of the insert down and snap

into place.

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Connecting the power

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:

Use only the AC power adapter included with your printer dock. Other adapters or cords can damage your camera, printer dock, or computer. If you purchased your printer dock in the U.S. and plan to take it with you outside the U.S., do not use a common plug adapter. Instead, purchase the printer dock AC power adapter for the region to which you are traveling.

1 Remove the camera from the printer dock.

2 Plug the small end of the AC power adapter

cord into the DC-in connector on the back of the printer dock.

NOTE: The AC power adapter included with your printer dock

may be different from the one shown. You may need to assemble the AC power adapter first. Use the plug that accommodates your type of power outlet.

3 Plug the other end of the AC power adapter

cord into a power outlet.

To purchase an AC power adapter and other accessories, visit

www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

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Getting started

Handling and storing the color cartridge

■ For best quality prints, store the color cartridge in a location where the

temperature does not exceed 85

■ To avoid getting fingerprints on the ribbon, handle the color cartridge by

the spool ends.

■ Keep the color cartridge away from direct sunlight and out of

high-temperature environments (such as a vehicle parked in the sun).

°F (30 °C).

Installing and removing the color cartridge

IMPORTANT:

To install the color cartridge:

1 Open the cartridge door on the side of the printer dock.

Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits with your printer dock. Do not force the cartridge in or out of the printer dock. Doing so may damage the cartridge or the printer.

2 Check to make sure there is no slack in the

color cartridge ribbon.

To remove slack, push in on the cartridge spool, then rotate the spool clockwise.

IMPORTANT:

3 Slide the color cartridge in, label side up, with

the arrow pointing toward the printer dock. Push the cartridge until it "clicks" into place.

4 Close the cartridge door.

Be careful not to rotate the spool more than necessary. Doing so could reduce the number of prints you are able to make.

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When the cartridge is almost empty, the color cartridge light blinks slowly for 60 seconds.

When the cartridge is depleted, the color cartridge light glows steady amber.

IMPORTANT:

The color cartridge may lock in place if there is a paper error. Do not attempt to remove the color cartridge without first clearing the paper error. Make sure the paper light is off before attempting to remove the color cartridge.

To remove the color cartridge, open the color cartridge door, then push up on the green lever and slide the cartridge out.

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Handling and storing the paper

■ To avoid fingerprints, handle the paper by the

edges or by the perforated tabs. Do not touch the glossy side of the paper.

■ When storing, remove the paper tray, then

close the paper tray cover and paper tray door to keep out dust and debris. Store paper flat.

■ Keep the paper away from direct sunlight and out of high-temperature

environments (such as a vehicle parked in the sun).

Loading the paper

IMPORTANT:

2 Slide the paper tray cover back until it stops, about 1.25 in. (3 cm), and lift

up on the end of the paper tray cover.

IMPORTANT:

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

1 Remove the paper tray from the printer dock if

installed (see page 7).

Do not load more than 25 sheets of paper. Use the upper limit line inside the paper tray as a guide to prevent overloading. Do not load paper that is missing perforated tabs. To avoid fingerprints, do not touch the glossy side of the paper.

3 "Fan" the paper to keep the sheets from

sticking together.

4 Load the paper into the paper tray, with the

glossy side facing up, and the Kodak logo side facing down.

5 Close the paper tray cover.

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Installing and removing the paper tray

To install the paper tray:

1 Open the paper tray door on the printer dock.

2 Slide the paper tray cover back until it stops; about 1.25 in. (3 cm).

3 Slide the paper tray in the printer tray slot until

the tray locks into place.

If you try to make a print when the paper tray is empty, the paper light glows steady amber.

Pull the paper tray out to remove it.

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2 Preparing your EasyShare

digital camera

Choosing the right camera battery

IMPORTANT:

The printer dock is intended to charge only the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (included) and the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery (included with some cameras). Batteries made by manufacturers other than Kodak are not supported. Damage caused by unauthorized accessories is not covered under warranty.

If your camera came with

non-rechargeable starter batteries:

Lithium 2 AA, 1.5 V 3 V, CRV3

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

NOTE: The Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack and Li-Ion rechargeable battery are not charged

when you receive them. Make sure to completely charge them before using them with your camera (see page 10).

See your camera user’s guide for more information on compatible batteries and installation.

If your camera came with a

rechargeable Li-Ion battery:

install it in your camera.

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

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Preparing your EasyShare digital camera

Important battery information

Battery safety and handling

■ Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. If they do,

batteries may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.

■ For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable

Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com.

Extending battery life

■ Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:

– Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen

– Using the camera screen as a viewfinder

– Excessive use of the flash

■ Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a

clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera.

■ Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). When

using your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature, they may be usable.

■ If you are getting fewer than 20 pictures per charge with your Ni-MH

rechargeable battery pack, (and if none of the tips above seem to help), consider refreshing the battery pack (see page 11).

For more information on batteries, see your camera user’s guide, or visit

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

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Preparing your EasyShare digital camera

Docking and charging your EasyShare digital camera

The Kodak EasyShare printer dock is compatible with Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000/7000 series and LS600/700 series digital cameras.

Docking your camera lets you make prints directly from the camera, transfer pictures from the camera to the computer, and charge the camera battery.

1 Make sure a dock insert is installed on the printer dock (see page 2), and a

dock-rechargeable battery is installed in the camera (see page 8).

2 On the camera bottom, find the dock

connector and locator hole.

3 Place the camera in the printer dock, making

sure to align the dock connector and locator hole with the camera connector and locator pin. Push down to seat the connector.

The camera is now powered by the printer dock instead of the camera battery.

■ The Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable

battery pack and the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery charge up to 3 hours.

■ The Battery charging lights turn on as

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

■ You may leave the camera in the printer dock

to maintain the charge.

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Preparing your EasyShare digital camera

Refreshing the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack

If you are getting fewer than 20 pictures per charge with your Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack, follow the tips under Extending battery life,

page 9. If these don’t help, the battery pack needs to be refreshed. The refresh

cycle completely discharges the battery pack, then fully recharges it. NOTE: A full refresh cycle can take up to 8 hours, depending on how much charge is left in your

battery pack. For best results, refresh the battery pack overnight; do not interrupt the discharge/recharge cycle.

1 Make sure the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack is in the camera.

2 Place the camera in the printer dock (see page 10).

3 Press and hold the Battery charging

lights/Refresh button, Battery charging lights begin flashing green (approximately 5 seconds).

The charging lights monitor the refresh status:

, until the

Descending blinking green lights

Ascending steady green lights

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

Charging battery pack (lights turn on as charging progresses).

Charging is complete when all three lights are lit.

NOTE: Refreshing only works with the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.

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Preparing your EasyShare digital camera

Setting the picture quality

Before taking pictures, change the Picture Quality setting on your Kodak EasyShare

camera to Best (3:2) . This ensures that the pictures you take are proportional to the printer dock photo paper, preventing unwanted cropping of your pictures.

See your camera user’s guide for more information.

Tagging pictures for automatic printing

On your Kodak EasyShare digital camera:

1 Press the Share button.

2 Press to locate a picture.

3 Make sure Print is highlighted (to tag all pictures in the current image

storage location, highlight Print All ), then press the OK button.

4 Press to select the number of copies (0 - 99). The default is one.

Zero removes the tag for a selected picture.

The Print icon is displayed in the status area.

■ To apply a print quantity to other pictures, press to locate them.

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

5 Press the OK button.

6 Press the Share button to exit.

NOTE: To remove print tagging from all pictures: from the Share menu, highlight Cancel Prints

, then press the OK button.

To automatically print tagged pictures from your Kodak Easyshare digital camera:

■ See page 14.

To print tagged pictures from your computer:

1 Install Kodak EasyShare software on your computer (see page 18).

2 Transfer the tagged pictures to your computer (see page 22).

3 Print using EasyShare software (see page 24).

See the EasyShare software Help for details.

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