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Kodak EasyShare User Manual

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  • Page 1 Kodak EasyShare G610 printer dock User’s guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2006 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, ImageLink, and XtraLife are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 4J6122_en...
  • Page 3 Product features Front/top/side view (4-way button) 7 Paper-tray door 2 Cancel button 8 Paper-tray chamber 3 OK/Print button 9 Transfer status light 4 Transfer button 10 Camera connector 5 Paper tray 11 Camera battery status light 6 Paper-tray cover www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 4 Product features Back/top/side view USB connector (to computer) Color cartridge (shown installed) Power connector (DC-in) Cartridge-release tab Cooling vent Cartridge door Paper path slot www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4 Installing software ................17 Installing the software................. 17 5 Using the printer dock with a computer ..........19 Connecting to a computer ................19 Transferring pictures from your digital camera..........20 Canceling transferring ................. 20 Printing from a computer................21 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 6 Helpful links....................40 9 Appendix .....................42 Printer dock specifications ................42 Important safety instructions ............... 43 Extending battery life .................. 44 Upgrading your software and firmware............45 Additional care and maintenance ..............45 Limited Warranty ..................46 Regulatory information................48 www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    85 F (30 To avoid getting fingerprints on the ribbon, handle the cartridge by the spool ends. Keep the cartridge away from direct sunlight and out of high-temperature environments (such as a vehicle parked in the sun). www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 8: Attaching The Custom Camera Insert

    Attaching the custom camera insert IMPORTANT: Use the custom insert that came with your digital camera to dock the camera. Depending on your camera connector, you may need the Kodak dock adapter kit D-26. See the instructions included with the dock adapter.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Power

    IMPORTANT: Keep the cables clear of the paper path to the front and rear of the printer dock. Purchase an AC power adapter and other accessories at www.kodak.com/go/accessories. IMPORTANT: When traveling, verify that your AC power adapter is compatible in the region to which you are traveling.

  • Page 10: Loading The Cartridge And Paper

    Reload a new cartridge or more paper when prompted on your docked camera or computer screen. (Kodak color cartridge & photo paper kits are sold separately at a retailer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories.) Cartridge:...
  • Page 11 , inside the paper tray (maximum 30 sheets). To avoid fingerprints, do not touch the glossy side of the paper (see page To load the paper: Load the paper, logo side down. Open the paper-tray cover. Close the paper-tray cover. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 12: Inserting And Removing The Paper Tray

    Reload the paper tray when prompted on your docked camera or computer screen. Pull the paper tray out to remove it. When storing or traveling with your printer dock, close the paper-tray door and paper-tray cover, then slide the cover forward to keep out dust and debris. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Digital Camera

    Docking your digital camera lets you make prints directly from the camera, transfer pictures from the camera to the computer, and charge the camera battery. This printer dock is ImageLink print-system compatible. You can dock not only Kodak EasyShare digital cameras, but other brands of ImageLink system-compatible digital devices.
  • Page 14 3), and your camera is docked (see page The Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery or Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery in your camera charges up to 3 hours. Camera battery status light on printer dock: Amber = Battery is charging Steady green = Battery charging is complete You may leave the camera on the printer dock to maintain the charge.
  • Page 15 Setting up your digital camera Refreshing the Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable camera battery IMPORTANT: The battery refresh feature is intended for use with the Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery KAA2HR only. Li-Ion batteries do not require refreshing. Battery status light - green, when charging is complete .

  • Page 16: Best Camera Setting For 4 X 6 Inch (10 X 15 Cm) Prints

    (3:2). This ensures that the pictures you take are proportional to the printer-dock paper, preventing unwanted cropping of your pictures. See your Kodak EasyShare digital camera user’s guide for more information. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 17: Printing Without A Computer

    Repeat for each picture you want to print. Press The print screen appears. To print all the pictures on your camera, select Print All, then press (OK/Print button). NOTE: If you don’t press any buttons after 10 seconds, printing starts automatically. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 18: Selecting Pictures On Your Camera For Printing

    Selecting pictures on your camera for printing NOTE: The following procedure pertains to Kodak EasyShare digital cameras. For information on tagging pictures on other brands of ImageLink system-compatible cameras, see the camera user’s guide. 1 Press the Share button on your camera.

  • Page 19: Printing Tagged Pictures

    NOTE: If you tagged pictures for printing using your digital camera, instead of printing the current picture, all tagged pictures are printed. NOTE: When printing tagged pictures, the number of copies that are printed is determined by the setting on your camera. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 20: Changing The Printed Picture Layout

    NOTE: A panoramic picture prints on multiple sheets if you select the 1-up picture layout setting. 4 Press (OK/Print button) to begin printing, or press Cancel to return to the main review screen. NOTE: If you don’t press any buttons after 10 seconds, printing starts automatically. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 21 For best results, use your camera’s 3:2 picture size setting to avoid cropping (see your camera user’s guide). NOTE: If the picture layout selected on your device does not match any of the sizes on the printer dock, then the closest picture layout on the printer dock is automatically selected. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 22: Reducing Red Eye In Your Prints

    Press and hold Cancel for 2 seconds. Printing is cancelled automatically. NOTE: When printing is cancelled, the paper is ejected from the printer dock. If you cancel a print during the fourth pass (clear coat), the print is ejected upon completion. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 23: Installing Software

    1 Close all open software applications before starting the installation. If prompted, select Allow Kodak EasyShare software access to the Internet. When installing from the Kodak Web site, do not close the program called WinZip. 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 24 To register later, visit www.kodak.com/go/register. 5 If prompted, restart the computer. For more information on installing the software, see the ReadMe file on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in the EasyShare software.

  • Page 25: Using The Printer Dock With A Computer

    Connecting to a computer IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT docked when you connect the printer dock to the computer. 1 Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed on the computer (see page 17). 2 Plug the labeled...

  • Page 26: Transferring Pictures From Your Digital Camera

    3 Press the Transfer button, , on the printer dock. Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer and the printer dock Transfer light blinks green. 4 Use Kodak EasyShare software to transfer pictures from the camera to your computer. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

  • Page 27: Printing From A Computer

    Using the printer dock with a computer Printing from a computer We recommend using Kodak EasyShare software (included) for printing. This software lets you take advantage of a wide range of features, including full-color enhancement, red-eye reduction, picture organization, and much more. To install your Kodak...
  • Page 28 5 Change any other settings as needed, then click OK or Print. (Depending on your application and operating system, you may first need to return to the main menu and select Print from the File menu.) NOTE: Set printing options in the application from which you are printing. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 29: Choosing A Color Mode

    1 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. NOTE: Depending on your Start menu configuration, you may need to select Printers and Faxes from the Control Panel. 2 Right-click the Kodak EasyShare G610 printer dock icon, then select Printing Preferences. 3 Click the Color-Correction tab.

  • Page 30: Canceling Printing

    2 Click the print job you want to cancel. 3 Select Document, then select Cancel. Mac OS X 10.3 or higher: 1 In Print Center, double-click the printer icon. 2 Click the print job you want to cancel, then select Delete. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 31: Maintenance And Firmware Upgrade

    Keep the printer dock, accessories, and supplies away from direct sunlight and out of high-temperature environments (such as a vehicle parked in the sun). When storing, remove the paper tray, then close the paper-tray cover (see page and paper-tray door to keep out dust and debris. Store paper flat. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 32: Cleaning The Paper-Feed Rollers

    3 Gently wipe clean the surface of the paper-feed rollers. 4 Advance the paper-feed rollers using the moistened lint-free cloth, as necessary, and continue cleaning. 5 Allow the paper-feed rollers to fully dry before reconnecting the power and inserting the paper tray. Paper-feed rollers www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 33: Transporting Your Printer Dock

    Repack your printer dock and accessories in the original packing box, or consider purchasing a printer dock travel bag and other accessories at a retailer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Upgrading your printer dock firmware...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/g610support and select Interactive Troubleshooting and Repairs. Select FAQs to learn how to perform a Diagnostic test (identifies common problems). Printing problems If... Try the following Paper does not Clean the paper-feed rollers: feed Remove the paper tray from the printer dock, and leave the paper-tray door open.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting If... Try the following IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits (with Multiple sheets symbol) for your printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. of paper are pulled through Remove the paper tray (page printer Remove the paper supply from the tray. Carefully “fan” the paper to keep the sheets from sticking together.
  • Page 36 If the error message reappears: cartridge. Repeat steps 1-3 above, then clean the cartridge sensor with a dry Replace color lint-free cloth cartridge, then press Print”. (The printer does not recognize the color cartridge) Sensor Reinsert the cartridge, then press Print. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting If... Try the following IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits (with Printer is symbol) for your printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. jammed (Paper or Remove the paper tray (page color-cartridge Remove the paper supply from the tray. Carefully "fan" the paper to...
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting If... Try the following IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits (with Printing stops symbol) for your printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. during mid-print (paper stops Check the power connection. feeding) Check the paper: Remove the paper tray (page Check the paper slot on the back of the printer dock.
  • Page 39 Do not use inkjet paper. light or under- exposed Load the paper with the Kodak logo facing down. Reload the paper, if necessary (page Turn the flash off, then take the picture. See your camera user’s guide for details.
  • Page 40 The image file may not be JPEG format. The printer dock can only print JPEG files in stand-alone mode. Connect to a computer (page 19) and use Kodak EasyShare software to print BMP and TIFF formats (page 21). Nothing Check the power connections...
  • Page 41 Install Kodak EasyShare software (page 17). If you choose Custom installation, make sure to install the printer driver. Uninstall, then reinstall Kodak EasyShare software (page 17). NOTE: When printing a large number of prints, printing may slow down to prevent Printing is slow the print head from overheating.
  • Page 42 Supply mismatch is likely to occur as you continue to use your printer dock. If you wish to keep your cartridge and paper supply synchronized, discard unused cartridge or paper when one or the other is fully depleted. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 43: Transfer/Communication Problems

    Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements. Upgrade your system if necessary (see Helpful links, page 40). Install Kodak EasyShare software (page 17). If you choose Custom installation, make sure to install the printer driver. Uninstall, then reinstall Kodak EasyShare software (page 17). www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 44: Printer-Dock-Status Lights

    Camera not properly seated on Reseat the camera on the printer connector. dock (page Unrecognized battery type Install a Kodak Ni-MH installed, or camera does not rechargeable digital camera support charging. battery or Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery. See your camera user’s guide for battery compatibility and other charging options.
  • Page 45 Dock the camera. Camera not properly seated on Reseat the camera on the printer dock connector. (page Computer off. Turn on the computer. Still having problems? Visit www.kodak.com/go/support, or see Chapter 8, Getting help, or contact your camera manufacturer. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 46: Getting Help

    Download latest printer dock software, www.kodak.com/go/printerdockdownlo firmware and drivers See online tutorials www.kodak.com/go/howto Software Get information on EasyShare software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or click the Help button in the EasyShare software) Get help with the Windows operating www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics system and working with digital pictures...
  • Page 47 Getting help NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support. Australia 1800 267 588 Netherlands 020 346 9372 Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800 880 120 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Norway...

  • Page 48: Appendix

    Appendix Printer dock specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdocks. Printer dock specifications Printing process Continuous tone, thermal dye transfer, full-bleed Temperature: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Operating environment (for Humidity: 10% to 86% RH optimum picture quality)

  • Page 49: Important Safety Instructions

    If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support. The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak/go/accessories.

  • Page 50: Extending Battery Life

    If you are getting fewer than 20 pictures per charge with your Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery, (and if none of the tips above seem to help),...

  • Page 51: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware

    Appendix Upgrading your software and firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the printer dock firmware (the software that runs on the printer dock). Visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdockdownloads. Additional care and maintenance Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact with the painted surface of the printer dock.

  • Page 52: Limited Warranty

    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 along with proof of the purchase price paid.

  • Page 53: Your Rights

    Appendix Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this warranty. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product, and disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date or such longer period as required by law.

  • Page 54: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory information FCC compliance and advisory G610 Kodak EasyShare printer dock This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 55: Canadian Doc Statement

    N137 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling In the European Union, do not discard the product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact your local authorities or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle for recycling program information. Korea Class B ITE VCCI Class B ITE...
  • Page 56 20 cartridge, 4 Canadian compliance, 49 paper tray, i, 6 canceling printing, 16, 24 care & maintenance general, 45 FCC compliance, 48 paper feed roller, 26 firmware upgrade, 27 cartridge. See color cartridge firmware, upgrading, 40, 45 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 57 6 Japanese compliance, 49 picture size and number of copies, 15 changing default, 14 Kodak EasyShare software printing different sizes/layouts, 14 help, 40 pictures installing, 17 automatic color correction of, 23 printing with, 21...
  • Page 58 17 software updating, 40, 45 help, 40 printing installing, 17 canceling, 16, 24 Kodak EasyShare, printing with, 21 from a computer, 21 printing from applications, 22 from applications, 22 upgrading, 40, 45 from docked camera, 11 specifications, 42 print order, 13...
  • Page 59 Index cable, 19 connector (from device), i connector (to computer), ii, 19 VCCI compliance, 49 warranty, 46 Windows OS installing software on, 17 www.kodak.com/go/support...

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