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  • Page 1 KODAK ESP Office 6100 Series All-in-One Printer User Guide...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2009 Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Specifications subject to change without notice. P/N XXXXXX September 2009...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2 Configuring Your Printer Configuring printer settings ............................4 Connecting to a wireless network ..........................5 Before you connect ..............................5 Connecting to a wireless network using the WiFi Setup Wizard..............5 Setting up an IP address............................9 Verifying the network configuration........................10 Printing the network configuration ........................10 Installing your printer on additional computers on the network..............10...
  • Page 4 Replacing the printhead ...............................59 Updating the software and printer firmware......................63 Updating if your printer is connected to a computer with WINDOWS OS ..........63 Updating if your printer is connected to a computer with MAC OS............64 Monitoring and adjusting printer performance ....................64 Checking ink levels..............................
  • Page 5 Regulatory compliance..............................77 FCC statement ................................ 77 Canadian statements............................. 78 German compliance statement .......................... 78 REACH Article 33 declarations........................... 78 Waste electrical and electronic equipment labeling..................78 ENERGY STAR® Qualified ............................79 Warranty Information..............................79 Declaration of Conformity............................81 www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport...
  • Page 7: Printer Overview

    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 Control panel 11 Printer access door Automatic document feeder (ADF)
  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Displays pictures, messages, and menus Copy button Displays the Copy Options menu Fax button Lets you enter a phone number for sending a fax, or choose the Fax Options menu Scan button Displays the Scan Options menu Navigation buttons Used to navigate menus, scroll through pictures...
  • Page 9: Home Center Software

    Description Numeric keypad Used to dial phone number or a Quick Dial number for faxing; to enter information and Quick Dial settings into the fax phonebook; to specify a quantity for making copies; and to enter an encryption string or passphrase for access to a wireless...
  • Page 10: Configuring Your Printer

    NOTE: Resetting factory defaults does not change the date and time, language, or country/region. 4. Press Back to go back to the Main Menu. * You can also synchronize the printer's date and time to your computer from Home Center Settings under Tools in Home Center Software. www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport...
  • Page 11: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Connecting to a wireless network using the WiFi Setup Wizard You can use the WiFi Setup Wizard on the printer to connect to your wireless network. Read the following procedures and use the one that is appropriate for your network setup.
  • Page 12 7. If you haven’t yet installed the KODAK All-in-One Printer Software that came with your printer, insert the software CD and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. The printer with a wireless connection is listed as the name of the printer plus a number (for example, KodakESP6100+1133). www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport...
  • Page 13 9. If you haven’t yet installed the KODAK All-in-One Printer Software that came with your printer, insert the software CD and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. The printer with a wireless connection is listed as the name of the printer plus a number (for example, KodakESP6100+1133). www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport...
  • Page 14 With Push Button Configuration selected, press OK . b. You will have two minutes to push the WPS button on your router (this may either be a physical button on the router or a virtual button in the router’s software).
  • Page 15: Setting Up An Ip Address

    KODAK ESP Office 6100 Series All-in-One Printer Setting up an IP address You should only need to set up an IP address for your printer if you are IMPORTANT: having a problem with connecting. Typically, it is not necessary to set up an IP address.
  • Page 16: Verifying The Network Configuration

    View Network Configuration , then press OK . The wireless network settings appear on the LCD. If the printer is connected to your network, you will see the network name and the word CONNECTED. 4. To scroll through the information, press 5.
  • Page 17: Connecting To Another Kodak All-In-One Printer

    Connecting to another KODAK All-in-One Printer If you are connecting to a newer model printer (for example, you already have an ESP 7 printer and now you are adding an ESP Office 6150 printer), you must install the software for the newer model.
  • Page 18: Adding A Network Connection To A Usb-Connected Computer

    When your printer is detected, driver installation begins. 7. When driver installation is complete, click Done . The printer with a wireless connection is listed as the name of the printer plus a number (for example, KODAK ESP Office 6100+1133 Series).
  • Page 19: Changing From Usb To Ethernet Connection

    7. Click the + sign to add the printer. 8. Select the printer from the list of available printers, then click Add . The printer with a wireless connection is listed as the name of the printer plus a number (for example, Kodak ESP Office 6100+1133).
  • Page 20 Configuring Your Printer If your printer is connected to a computer with WINDOWS OS: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Kodak > Kodak Printer Network Setup Utility . 2. Select No, my printer is not listed , then click Next .
  • Page 21: Handling Paper

    • A5 (5.83 x 8.27 in. / 148 x 210 mm) • A6 (4.13 x 5.83 in. / 105 x 148 mm) • B5 (6.93 x 9.48 in. / 176 x 250 mm) NOTE: Do not load paper smaller than 4 x 6 in. / 101 x 152 mm. www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport...
  • Page 22: Envelope Sizes

    • C6 (4.5 x 6.38 in. / 114 x 162 mm) • DL (4.31 x 8.69 in. / 110 x 220 mm) • US #7¾ (3.88 x 7.5 in. / 98 x 190 mm) • US #9 (3.88 x 8.88 in. / 98 x 225 mm) •...
  • Page 23 4. Fan and stack the paper, then insert it into the tray. 5. Move the paper forward until it stops. 6. Move both the left and front paper-edge guides until they touch the paper. 7. Push in the paper tray until it clicks into place, and lower the output tray. www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport...
  • Page 24: Loading Legal-Size Paper

    Paper stop Output tray extender Loading legal-size paper The paper tray capacity is 200 sheets of legal-size (8.5 x 14 in. / 216 x 356 mm) paper. To load legal-size paper: 1. Raise the output tray, and pull out the paper tray.
  • Page 25 Front paper-edge guide 4. Fan and stack the paper, then insert it into the tray. 5. Move the paper forward until it stops. 6. Move both the left and front paper-edge guides until they touch the paper. www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport...
  • Page 26 Handling Paper 7. Push in the paper tray until it clicks into place, and lower the output tray. 8. Pull out the output tray extender until it is fully extended, but do not lift the paper stop. Output tray extender Paper stop www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport...
  • Page 27: Loading Photo Paper

    1. Raise the output tray, and pull out the paper tray. Output tray Paper tray 2. Remove any paper from the tray. 3. Make sure the left paper-edge guide is to the far left. 4. Move the front paper-edge guide forward. Left paper- edge guide Front paper-edge guide www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport...
  • Page 28 8. Push in the paper tray until it clicks into place, and lower the output tray. NOTE: If you are using 8 x 10 in. / 203 x 254 mm or larger photo paper, output tray extender until it is fully extended, and lift the paper stop.
  • Page 29: Loading Envelopes

    1. Raise the output tray, and pull out the paper tray. Output tray Paper tray 2. Remove any paper from the tray. 3. Make sure the left paper-edge guide is to the far left. 4. Move the front paper-edge guide forward. Left paper- edge guide Front paper-edge guide www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport...
  • Page 30 Handling Paper 5. Insert the envelopes into the tray with the flap up and against the right side of the tray. 6. Move the envelopes forward until they stop. 7. Move both the left and front paper-edge guides until they touch the envelopes.
  • Page 31: Loading Originals

    KODAK ESP Office 6100 Series All-in-One Printer Loading originals You can place originals for copying, scanning, or faxing on the scanner glass or in the ADF (automatic document feeder). The ADF automatically feeds the originals into the printer when you begin copying, scanning, or faxing.
  • Page 32: Using The Automatic Document Feeder (Adf)

    Handling Paper Using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) The ADF capacity is 30 originals (20 to 24 lb / 75 to 90 gsm plain paper). The ADF accepts originals from 6.9 x 9.8 in. / 175 x 249 mm to 8.5 x 14 in.
  • Page 33: Printing

    – B5 (7.2 x 10.1 in. / 183 x 257 mm) NOTE: The paper width must be 3.9 to 8.5 in. / 100 to 216 mm. The paper length must be between 7 to 11.7 in. / 175 to 297 mm.
  • Page 34 1. Load paper into the paper tray. 2. Open the document you want to print, then select File > Print . 3. In the Print dialog box, make sure that KODAK ESP Office 6100 Series AiO is selected, then click Properties .
  • Page 35: Printing Pictures

    1. Load paper into the paper tray. 2. Open the document you want to print, then select File > Print . 3. In the Print dialog box, make sure that Eastman Kodak Company ESP Office 6100 Series AiO is selected.
  • Page 36: Copying

    ADF, place the original on the scanner glass. (The ADF accepts originals from 6.9 x 9.8 in. / 175 x 249 mm to 8.5 x 14 in. / 216 x 356 mm.) For more information on loading originals, see...
  • Page 37 Save as Defaults No / Yes To save settings as the new default, press OK , select Yes , then press OK . 4. Press Start Black to make a black-and-white copy, or press Start Color to make a color copy. www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport...
  • Page 38: Changing The Number Of Copies Of A Document

    Copy Size . 4. Press to select an enlargement or reduction. 5. Press Start Black to make a black-and-white copy, or press Start Color to make a color copy. Darkening or lightening a copy You can make the copy darker or lighter than the original document.
  • Page 39: Copying A Photograph

    2. Press Home . 3. Press to select Copy Photo . 4. Press Start Black to make a black-and-white copy, or press Start Color to make a color copy. Adjusting the settings and copying a photograph To copy a photograph using settings other than the default settings: 1.
  • Page 40: Changing The Number Of Copies Of A Photograph

    To save settings as the new default, press OK , select Yes , then press OK . 5. Press Start Black to make a black-and-white copy, or press Start Color to make a color copy. Changing the number of copies of a photograph To change the number of copies: 1.
  • Page 41: Enlarging Or Reducing A Photograph

    Copy Size . 5. Press to select the copy size. 6. Press Start Black to make a black-and-white copy, or press Start Color to make a color copy. Darkening or lightening a copy of a photograph You can make the copy darker or lighter than the original photograph.
  • Page 42: Scanning

    Software) gives you more options, but you can also scan from the printer control panel. Before you begin scanning Make sure that the printer is connected to a computer using a USB cable, Ethernet cable, or wireless network (see Configuring Your Printer, page...
  • Page 43: Loading Originals For Scanning

    NOTE: Load only originals on plain paper into the ADF. To scan a photograph, originals on thick paper, or a document that is too small or too large to fit in the ADF, place the original on the scanner glass.
  • Page 44: Scanning Multiple Pictures Simultaneously

    Scanning multiple pictures when connected to a computer with WINDOWS OS To scan multiple pictures simultaneously, and save them as separate files: 1. Lift the scanner lid, and place the pictures face down on the glass, leaving space between the pictures.
  • Page 45: Scanning From The Control Panel

    To save settings as the new default, press OK , select Yes , then press OK . 4. Press Start Black to make a black-and-white scan, or press Start Color to make a color scan. The scanned file appears at the destination you specified.
  • Page 46: Faxing

    Internet provider If you have Standard, Cable, or Internet telephone service, connect one end of the phone cord into the LINE IN port on the back of the printer and the other end into the wall phone jack.
  • Page 47 • Digital subscriber line (DSL) — telephone service that uses the wires of a local telephone network to transmit digital data over cables. Connect one end of the phone cord into the LINE IN port on the back of the printer and the other end into the DSL filter (available from your DSL provider), which is connected to the wall phone jack.
  • Page 48: Setting Fax Options

    Faxing NOTE: If you have an answering machine, set the number of rings to answer on the printer to a higher number than the rings to answer for the answering machine (see Rings to Answer, page 43). Configuration for connecting an answering...
  • Page 49 Rings to Answer 1 to 6 (default is 4) The number of times that your phone will ring before the fax picks up the call. If you use a dedicated phone line for your printer, set the Rings to Answer to any setting.
  • Page 50 Print Fax Settings Prints the current fax settings. To print the current fax settings, press OK . Load letter or A4 paper, then press Start Black or Start Color . Print Fax Cover Page -- The Fax Cover Page shows the date and headings for To and From information for your fax.
  • Page 51 Setting the answer mode (auto answer or manual) The default setting is for Auto Answer to be on. This way the printer picks up all incoming faxes automatically. The green Auto Answer LED is lit when Auto Answer is on.
  • Page 52: Working With The Phonebook

    9. Optional: Assign a Quick Dial number. Set up your ten most frequently used fax numbers as Quick Dial numbers. You will be able to dial them quickly, and they will be displayed at the top of your phonebook. a. Press to select Quick Dial , then press OK .
  • Page 53 OK . 5. To delete the entry, press OK . The entry is deleted from the phonebook. 6. Repeat steps 4 – 5 to delete more entries; when you are finished deleting entries, press Back or Cancel . www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport...
  • Page 54 The number keys on the numeric keypad represent a number and several characters. For example, the number 2 key also represents the letters A, B, C and a, b, and c. You must press the 2 key multiple times to enter a corresponding letter. For example, to enter the letter “B”, press the 2 key three times;...
  • Page 55: Preparing A Fax For Transmission

    ADF, place the original on the scanner glass. (The ADF accepts originals from 6.9 x 9.8 in. / 175 x 249 mm to 8.5 x 14 in. / 216 x 356 mm.) NOTE: You can fax only one page at a time from the scanner glass.
  • Page 56: Sending A Fax

    1. Press and hold Phonebook until the phonebook opens. 2. Press to select the desired number. 3. Press Start Black to send a black-and-white fax or Start Color to send a color fax. Using Quick Dial to send a fax To send a fax using Quick Dial: 1.
  • Page 57: Using The Numeric Keypad To Send A Fax

    Receiving a fax automatically To receive faxes automatically: 1. Load letter (8.5 x 11 in. / 216 x 279 mm) or A4 (8.27 x 11.69 in. / 210 x 297 mm) plain paper into the printer. 2. Make sure the Auto Answer LED is on. (If not, press the Auto Answer to turn it on.)
  • Page 58: Receiving A Fax Manually

    If your printer is connected to the same phone line as another telephone and you are using tone dialing, you may receive an incoming fax manually from another phone. When you hear the distinctive ring of your fax line or know that the incoming call is a fax: •...
  • Page 59: Maintaining Your Printer

    Except while cleaning the printer, keep the printer plugged into an AC power outlet. If you use a power strip, don't turn off the power strip. (The printer does not necessarily have to be turned on, but should be plugged in.) Keep the printhead and ink cartridges in the printer at all times to help prevent damage to the printhead.
  • Page 60: Cleaning The Scanner Glass And Document Backing

    Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the scanner glass and document backing The scanner glass can get smudged and minor debris can accumulate on the white document backing under the scanner lid. Periodically clean the scanner glass and lid backing. CAUTION: Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners on any part of the printer.
  • Page 61 KODAK ESP Office 6100 Series All-in-One Printer 3. Dry the glass with a lint-free cloth. 4. Gently clean the document backing with a soft cloth or sponge, slightly moistened with mild soap and warm water. 5. Dry the document backing with a chamois or soft cloth.
  • Page 62: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Do not use non-Kodak brand or refilled ink cartridges. IMPORTANT: To replace an ink cartridge: 1. Make sure your printer is on. 2. Lift the printer access door, and wait for the carriage to move to the access position. The ink cartridges are located in the printhead. Printhead...
  • Page 63 KODAK ESP Office 6100 Series All-in-One Printer 3. Pinch the tab on the ink cartridge and lift it out of the printhead. 4. Remove the new ink cartridge from its bag. Insert the ink cartridge into the printhead immediately to prevent the IMPORTANT: printhead from drying out.
  • Page 64 Maintaining Your Printer 6. Insert the ink cartridge into the printhead. 7. Press down on the tab until you hear a click. 8. Close the printer access door. www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport...
  • Page 65: Replacing The Printhead

    Kodak. To replace the printhead: 1. Make sure your printer is on. 2. Lift the printer access door, and wait for the carriage to move to the access position. 3. Remove both ink cartridges and set them aside.
  • Page 66 Maintaining Your Printer 4. Unlatch the used printhead by lifting the button in the center of the carriage. 5. Lift the used printhead out of the carriage. 6. Remove the new printhead from its bag. CAUTION: Do not touch the gold contacts on the printhead, as this may damage it.
  • Page 67 KODAK ESP Office 6100 Series All-in-One Printer 7. Remove the two plastic protective shields. 8. Place the new printhead into the carriage. 9. Push firmly against the target label of the printhead until you hear a loud snap. www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport...
  • Page 68 Maintaining Your Printer 10. Insert the black ink cartridge into the printhead. 11. Press down on the ink cartridge tab until you hear it click into position. 12. Repeat steps 10 - 11 for the color ink cartridge. www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport...
  • Page 69: Updating The Software And Printer Firmware

    To update the printer firmware 1. Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable, Ethernet cable, or wirelessly (if not currently connected). 3. Open Home Center Software.
  • Page 70: Updating If Your Printer Is Connected To A Computer With Mac Os

    Maintenance 3. With selected, press Check Ink Levels The LCD shows approximate levels of ink in the cartridges so you know when it’s time to order replacement cartridges. Resetting factory defaults To reset all defaults to the factory default settings: 1.
  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Basic troubleshooting Some problems can be resolved quickly by power cycling the printer: Turn off your printer. Wait five seconds. Turn on the printer. Use the following information to help troubleshoot problems with your printer. Problem Possible Solutions Printer does not •...
  • Page 72 • Remove the duplexer and gently remove any paper from inside the printer. • Make sure the paper in the tray is free of tears or creases. • Make sure you do not overload the paper tray. For more information, go to www.kodak.com/go/itg. Select All-in-one printer, then Paper jam.
  • Page 73: Getting Help On The Web

    • Kodak Service Number (located inside or on the outside of the printer) • Printer model number (located on the back of the printer) • Computer model, operating system, and version of Home Center Software •...
  • Page 74: Status Lights

    Troubleshooting Status lights The status lights indicate the condition of the printer. There are two status lights on the printer, one that indicates power, the other indicates Wi-Fi status. Power status light Power light What it means The printer is turned off.
  • Page 75: Product And Safety Specifications

    The following specifications are subject to change without notice. Features and Specifications Print performance Black print speed Up to 32 pages per minute on plain paper Color print speed Up to 30 pages per minute on plain paper Print technology Continuous-tone, thermal inkjet...
  • Page 76: Copy Document Features

    (Panoramic) 4 x 12 in. (10 x 30 cm) 5 x 7 in. (13 x 18 cm) 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm) US Letter - 8.5 x 11 in. (22 x 28 cm) A4 (21 x 30 cm) Quality Automatic Brightness –...
  • Page 77: Input Paper Tray

    60 sheets of photo paper, up to 12 mil (290 gsm) 20 envelopes Tray size 4 x 6 in. to 8.5 x 14 in. (10 x 15 cm to 21.6 x 36 cm) Output paper tray Paper capacity 50 sheets of 20 lb plain paper...
  • Page 78: Software Support

    (17.5. x 16.8. x 9.3 in.) Weight 8.6 kg (19 lb) without power supply, printhead, or ink cartridges Operating range 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F), 15 to 85% RH / from Excel spreadsheet 59-86?F (15-30?C) (non-condensing and atmospheric pressure to approximately 10,000 ft.
  • Page 79: System Requirements

    KODAK ESP Office 6100 Series All-in-One Printer System requirements Computer with WINDOWS OS Computer Minimum Operating System MICROSOFT WINDOWS VISTA or XP Home (SP2 or above) Intel Celeron Clock speed 1.2 GHz Memory 512 MB RAM Available hard disk space...
  • Page 80 Transparencies All commercially available inkjet varieties (with a white stripe) Labels All commercially available inkjet varieties on 8.5 x 11 in. and A4 size sheets Iron-on transfers All commercially available inkjet varieties on 8.5 x 11 in. and A4 size sheets Paper sizes supported...
  • Page 81 KODAK ESP Office 6100 Series All-in-One Printer Envelopes C5 (6.38 x 9 in. / 162 x 229 mm) C6 (4.5 x 6.38 in. / 114 x 162 mm) DL (designated long) (4.33 x 8.66 in.) (110 x 220 mm) US #10 (4.12 x 9.5 in) (105 x 241 mm) US #7¾...
  • Page 82: Safety Information

    Kodak at www.kodak.com/go/contact. LCD screen safety • Use only a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen. Do not use any liquid or chemical cleaners. • If the LCD screen is damaged, contact Kodak immediately. If any of the solution from the display gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water.
  • Page 83: Regulatory Compliance

    • Keep all ink cartridges out of the reach of children. • If ink gets on your skin, wash with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush immediately with water. If any discomfort or change in vision persists after washing, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Page 84: Canadian Statements

    Canadian statements This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 85: Energy Star® Qualified

    Warranty service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. If Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its option, refund the purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak together with proof of the purchase price paid.
  • Page 86 Product), regardless of cause, or for breach of any written or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed.
  • Page 87: Declaration Of Conformity

    EN 61000-4-6:2007 ICES–003:2004 Class B ANSI C63.4-2003 The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and carries the CE marking. In addition, it complies with the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC and RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.
  • Page 88 Connection to printer, changing the method Attention light, 3 from USB to Ethernet connection Auto Answer button, 2 printer connected to computer with MAC Auto answer or manual, setting for faxing, 45 OS, 14 printer connected to computer with WINDOWS OS, 14 Back button, 2...
  • Page 89 16 Keypad on LCD, 3, 48 Ethernet connection, making, 13 Keypad on LCD, using, 6 printer connected to computer with MAC OS, 14 KODAK Home Center Software. See Home Center printer connected to computer with WINDOWS Software OS, 14...
  • Page 90 10 Power cord connection port, 1 verifying, 10 Power status light, 68 Network name (SSID), 5 Print Numeric keypad on control panel, using, 48 sizes, 69 speeds, 69 Printer access door, 1 OK button, 2 performance, monitoring and adjusting, 64...
  • Page 91 67 verifying the configuration, 10 getting help on the web, 67 WPA/WPA2 passphrase, 5 ink cartridge, 66 WPS, using to connect to wireless network, 8 paper jam, 66 PIN, 8 print quality, 66 push button, 8 printer does not power on, 65...

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