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- Page 1 Kodak EasyShare printer dock plus User’s Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto...
- Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2004 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and XtraLife are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 4J1218...
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Page 3: Product Features
15 Accessory door 16 SD/MMC card slot light 17 SD/MMC card slot 18 USB device connector light 19 USB device connector (for optional Kodak card reader or PictBridge compatible device) 20 Audio/Video (A/V) out connector (for television viewing) Product features... - Page 4 Product features Back/top/side view Universal camera insert (installed as shown) Locator pin for camera Camera connector Power connector (DC-in) USB connector (to computer) Cooling vents Slot for paper path Color cartridge (installed as shown) Cartridge door www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
3 Printing without a computer ... 12 Printing from your EasyShare digital camera ... 12 Printing from the internal SD/MMC card reader... 13 Printing from a Kodak card reader ... 14 Printing tagged pictures ... 15 Printing from a PictBridge compatible device ... 15 Wireless printing ... - Page 6 6 Using the printer dock plus with a computer ... 25 Connecting to a computer ... 25 Transferring pictures from your Kodak EasyShare digital camera... 26 Transferring pictures from the internal SD/MMC card reader ... 27 Transferring pictures from a Kodak card reader ... 28 Transferring pictures from a PictBridge compatible device ...
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Page 7: Getting Started
CD), Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice. *Your camera may use a different battery type (see Purchase additional accessories for the Kodak EasyShare printer dock plus at a retailer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 8: Finding A Location For Your Printer Dock Plus
Installing the custom camera insert The Kodak EasyShare printer dock plus comes with a universal camera insert already installed. The insert allows most Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000/7000 series and LS600 series digital cameras to fit on the printer dock. -
Page 9: Connecting The Power
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. www.kodak.com/go/support 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. -
Page 10: Handling And Storing The Color Cartridge
(such as a vehicle parked in the sun). Installing and removing the color cartridge IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your printer dock. Do not force the cartridge in or out of the printer dock. -
Page 11: Handling And Storing The Paper
Handling and storing the paper Keep the paper away from direct sunlight and out of high-temperature ■ environments (such as a vehicle parked in the sun). www.kodak.com/go/support ■ When the cartridge is almost empty, the Color cartridge light blinks slowly for 60 seconds. -
Page 12: Loading The Paper
Getting started Loading the paper IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. 1 Remove the paper tray from the printer dock if installed (see Purchase Kodak color cartridge & paper kits and other accessories at a retailer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. -
Page 13: Setting Up Your Easyshare Digital Camera
Setting up your EasyShare digital camera The Kodak EasyShare printer dock plus is compatible with Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000/7000 series and LS600/700 series digital cameras (sold separately). Choosing the right camera battery CAUTION: Your printer dock is intended to charge only the Kodak... -
Page 14: Important Battery Information
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 For more information on batteries, see your camera user’s guide, or visit www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml. ° ° F (5 page 10). -
Page 15: Docking And Charging Your Easyshare Digital Camera
Docking and charging your EasyShare digital camera Docking your Kodak EasyShare digital camera lets you review and print pictures 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 dock-rechargeable battery is installed in the camera (see www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 16 (approximately 5 seconds). The charging lights monitor the refresh status: Descending blinking green lights Ascending steady green lights NOTE: Refreshing works with the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack only; Li-Ion batteries do not require refreshing. www.kodak.com/go/support until the Discharging battery pack (lights turn off as discharging progresses).
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Page 17: Setting The Picture Quality
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 To print tagged pictures from your computer, see www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 18: Printing Without A Computer
The first three passes apply layers of yellow, magenta, and cyan colors to the print, and the fourth pass applies the Kodak XtraLife coating that protects and preserves the image. ■ To exit without printing, press the Cancel button, www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 19: Printing From The Internal Sd/Mmc Card Reader
(see Notched corner To remove the card, pull it out. Purchase an SD or MMC card and other accessories at a retailer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. www.kodak.com/go/support Printing without a computer page 27). -
Page 20: Printing From A Kodak Card Reader
Printing without a computer Printing from a Kodak card reader The Kodak EasyShare printer dock plus is compatible with the Kodak 8-in-1 card reader and the Kodak 6-in-1 card reader (each sold separately). Other Kodak USB card readers may work with the printer dock plus; however, other manufacturers’... -
Page 21: Printing Tagged Pictures
To bypass printing of tagged pictures—press the Cancel button, Printing from a PictBridge compatible device The Kodak EasyShare printer dock plus offers PictBridge technology, which lets you communicate with any PictBridge compatible camera or device. 1 Open the accessory door on the printer dock. -
Page 22: Wireless Printing
IR sensor For more information, visit the Infrared Data Association www.irda.org. Purchase a Kodak remote control and other accessories at a retailer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Be sure to check back periodically for new wireless printing accessories. ®... -
Page 23: Changing The Printed Picture Size
If the picture size option selected on your device does not match any of the picture size options on the printer dock, the closest available picture size option on the printer dock is automatically selected. -
Page 24: Enhancing Your Pictures
Effect of picture size on number of copies When setting up a print job (see copies to print, the printer dock maximizes the use of white space on the paper by filling it with multiple copies of the current (or most recent) picture. -
Page 25: Removing The Perforated Tabs From The Paper
Removing the perforated tabs from the paper IMPORTANT: Remove perforated tabs only after printing. Paper missing perforated tabs will not feed properly. www.kodak.com/go/support Printing without a computer 1 Fold the tabs up, then down. 2 Remove each tab and discard. -
Page 26: Reviewing Pictures
To review pictures stored on your Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000/7000 or LS600/700 series digital camera: 1 Place the Kodak EasyShare digital camera in the printer dock (see 2 Press on the printer dock to scroll through the pictures, or press the... -
Page 27: Running A Slide Show
The Slide Show feature lets you automatically review pictures and videos stored on your EasyShare digital camera. 1 Place the Kodak EasyShare digital camera in the printer dock. To view the slide show on a television, connect the printer dock to a ■... -
Page 28: Installing Software
IMPORTANT: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the printer dock to the computer. 1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 29 See the anti-virus software manual for details. 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. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 30: Uninstalling The Software
Mac OS X: 1 Double-click the operating drive for your system. 2 Select Library, then select Printers. 3 Open the Kodak folder, then open the printer dock folder. 4 Double-click the printer dock uninstaller program. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. -
Page 31: Using The Printer Dock Plus With A Computer
Connecting to a computer A USB cable is required to connect the printer dock to a computer. Use the USB cable that came with your Kodak EasyShare digital camera. To purchase a cable separately, see a retailer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. -
Page 32: Transferring Pictures From Your Kodak Easyshare Digital Camera
3 Press the Transfer button, Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer (if it is installed). 4 Use Kodak EasyShare software to transfer pictures from the printer dock to your computer. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. The printer dock Transfer light blinks while the pictures are being transferred. -
Page 33: Transferring Pictures From The Internal Sd/Mmc Card Reader
USB device connector light is blinking. Notched corner 6 Use Kodak EasyShare software to transfer pictures from the printer dock to your computer. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. The printer dock Transfer light blinks while the pictures are being transferred. -
Page 34: Transferring Pictures From A Kodak Card Reader
(see 2 Open the accessory door on the printer dock. 3 If a Kodak EasyShare camera is docked, remove it. If there is a memory card in the SD/MMC card slot, remove it as well. -
Page 35: Transferring Pictures From A Pictbridge Compatible Device
(see 2 Open the accessory door on the printer dock. 3 If a Kodak EasyShare camera is docked, remove it. If there is a memory card in the SD/MMC card slot, remove it as well. -
Page 36: Printing From A Computer
Using the printer dock plus 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. -
Page 37: Printing Using Other Applications
Set printing options in the application from which you are printing. Choosing a color mode Kodak’s color mode feature uses automatic color correction to help you make great-looking prints in no time. The Kodak EasyShare printer dock plus features three color mode options: Natural—to get great, natural color for everyday picture-making (default). -
Page 38: Canceling Printing
Canceling printing from the printer dock ■ Press the Cancel button, The print job is canceled and ejected from the printer dock. If you cancel a print during the fourth pass (clear coat), the paper is ejected upon completion. , on the printer dock. -
Page 39: Care And Maintenance
Always disconnect the power before cleaning. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the printer dock or any of its parts. To clean, wipe the outside of the printer dock with a clean, dry cloth. ■ ■... -
Page 40: Cleaning The Paper Feed Roller
IMPORTANT: Unplug the power before cleaning the paper feed roller. 1 Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet. 2 Remove the paper tray from the printer dock, and leave the paper tray door open. 3 Lightly moisten a lint-free cloth with water. -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting When you have questions about your printer dock, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdocks. Printing problems If... Try the following IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge &... - Page 42 Troubleshooting If... Try the following IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for Printer is jammed (Paper and/or Color cartridge ■ If the Paper light is blinking quickly: lights may blink quickly) ■ If the Color cartridge light is blinking quickly, check the color...
- Page 43 ■ Use the Auto-Enhance button to automatically correct exposure problems ■ Make sure the paper is loaded with the Kodak logo facing down. Reload if necessary ■ Try re-taking the picture with the flash off. See your camera user’s guide for details.
- Page 44 Adjust the exposure compensation on your camera, and try re-taking the picture. See your camera user’s guide for details. ■ Edit the picture using Kodak EasyShare software on your computer. See the EasyShare software Help for details. ■ Make sure the printer dock is not placed in direct sunlight or is not operating in a high-temperature environment.
- Page 45 If... Try the following NOTE: The Kodak EasyShare printer dock plus is compatible with the Nothing happens when you try to print (from a Kodak card reader) ■ Check the USB connections from the card reader to the printer dock ■...
- Page 46 NOTE: When printing a large number of prints, printing may slow down to Printing is slow ■ Make sure the printer dock is not placed in direct sunlight or is not operating in a high-temperature environment. ■ Make sure the cooling vents are not blocked or dirty ■...
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Page 47: Transfer/Communication Problems
If you are trying to transfer pictures from a compatible Kodak card reader (page dock and the card reader or device. NOTE: The Kodak EasyShare printer dock plus is compatible with the ■ Close unnecessary software applications, and minimize remaining application windows. Follow any messages on the screen that may have been hidden by other windows. -
Page 48: Printer Dock Plus Status Lights
The color cartridge is not installed or is not fully seated. Action/solution None required. None required. Clear the jam (page 36), then press Install a new color cartridge (page 4), then press Remove and re-install the color cartridge (page 4), then press www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 49 Paper did not feed; removable tabs may be missing or sheets may be stuck together The paper feed roller may be dirty. Clean the paper feed roller www.kodak.com/go/support Action/solution None required. Clear the jam Remove loose paper. Check the paper supply.
- Page 50 (discharging). Lights turn off as discharging progresses. www.kodak.com/go/support Action/solution Reseat the camera on the printer dock (page Install a Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack or Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery (page None; the dock is checking the charge status of the battery.
- Page 51 Light is off There are no pictures in the camera or on the card. The camera is not docked or a compatible Kodak card reader is not connected. The camera is not properly seated on the connector. The camera or card reader is...
- Page 52 To enable Transfer: Connect printer dock to computer (page 25). Take pictures. Dock the camera or connect a compatible Kodak card reader (page 14) or PictBridge compatible device (page using a card reader, make sure a memory card is inserted.
- Page 53 Light is off Auto-Enhance has not been selected. NOTE: Auto-Enhance is only available when www.kodak.com/go/support printing from a docked camera, the SD/MMC card slot, or a connected Kodak 8-in-1 or Kodak 6-in-1 card reader. Troubleshooting Action/solution None required. To change picture size, press the Picture Size button repeatedly.
- Page 54 None required. Check the USB connections from the device to the printer dock (page Disconnect the device. Connect a Kodak 8-in-1 or Kodak 6-in-1 card reader, or a PictBridge compatible device. www.kodak.com/go/support Action/solution None required.
- Page 55 Light is off The SD/MMC card is not inserted or is improperly inserted in SD/MMC card slot. Still having problems? Visit www.kodak.com/go/support, or see www.kodak.com/go/support Troubleshooting Action/solution None required. Remove the card and make sure the card is not write protected or damaged.
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Page 56: Getting Help
Get information and support for your product Download the latest printer dock software, firmware, and drivers Software Get information on Kodak EasyShare software Get help with the Windows operating system and working with digital pictures Other Register your printer dock... -
Page 57: Telephone Customer Support
If you have questions concerning the operation of the printer dock, software, or camera, you may speak with a customer support representative. Before you call Have the printer dock or camera connected to your computer. Be at your computer, and have the following information available: ■... -
Page 58: Appendix
Appendix Printer dock plus specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdocks. Printer dock specifications Printing process Operating environment (for optimum picture quality) Power Print speed Size Weight Print size Paper size with perforated tabs Picture resolution Image storage Thermal dye transfer Temperature: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) -
Page 59: Additional Safety And Maintenance Tips
In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org. 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). -
Page 60: Regulatory Information
Regulatory information FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare printer dock plus 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 61 This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 62 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 26, 27, 28, 29 canceling printing, 12, 13, 14, 18, 32 transfer, 26, 27, 28, 29 card reader. See Kodak card reader or SD/MMC card/reader care & maintenance color cartridge, 4 general, 33...
- Page 63 22 printing from, 30 system requirements, 22 transferring pictures to, 26, 27, 28, 29 uninstalling software, 24 connecting Kodak card reader, 14, 28 PictBridge compatible device, 15, 29 power, 3 to computer, 25 to television, 20 connector A/V out, i, 20...
- Page 64 28 Kodak EasyShare software help, 50 installing, 22 printing with, 30 uninstalling, 24 Kodak web sites, 50 layout. See picture size light auto-enhance, i, 18, 47 battery charging, i, 10, 44 color cartridge, i, 42 paper, i, 43...
- Page 65 12, 13, 14, 18, 32 from a computer, 30 from applications, 31 from docked camera, 12 from internal card reader, 13 from Kodak card reader, 14 from PictBridge compatible device, 15 from wireless infrared device, 16 improving quality with...
- Page 66 26, 27, 28, 29, 46 transferring pictures from camera to computer, 26 from internal card reader, 27 from Kodak card reader, 28 from PictBridge compatible device, 29 problems, 41 traveling with printer dock, 34 tray, paper. See paper tray...