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  • Page 1 All-in-One Printer User’s guide...
  • Page 2 Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2008 Kodak and EasyShare are trade marks of Eastman Kodak Company. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks is under licence.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Product overview ..................1 Memory card slots ....................1 Memory cards supported..................1 Control Panel layout .....................2 Main components ....................4 USB port ........................5 Status lights......................5 AiO Home Center (Windows)................8 AiO Home Center (Macintosh)................ 9 Getting started ..................11 Printer location......................11 Printing a demo page...................11 Status Monitor (Windows only) ..............11...
  • Page 4 Picture will not print ...................50 Poor print quality..................51 Print skewed or slanted ................51 Print spotted....................51 Print too dark....................52 Print too light....................52 Printing slow....................52 Printing stops ....................52 White edges on borderless prints ............53 Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Copy troubleshooting..................53 Copy cut off ....................53 Scan troubleshooting..................54 Scan fails......................54 Scanned image blank .................54 Appendix ....................55 Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One Printer specifications ........... 55 System requirements ..................57 Papers supported....................57 Safety ........................59 Parts........................59 Power......................59 Location: ......................59 Environment ....................60...
  • Page 6 Table of contents viii Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Centre software. Memory card slots You can insert a memory card directly into one of the memory card slots on the Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer. The printer supports connection of only one memory card device at a time. The green LED Memory Card light located to the left of the memory card slots flashes while the card is being accessed.

  • Page 8: Control Panel Layout

    Chapter 1 Control Panel layout Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...
  • Page 9 Solid amber when there is a failure that requires support from customer service. Not lit when power is off. On/Off Turns the Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer on and off. button If the printer is busy processing a job, pressing On/Off cancels the job and turns the printer off.

  • Page 10: Main Components

    USB host port (for connecting PictBridge cameras, PTP cameras and USB mass storage devices) Paper tray Output tray extender Paper width guide Printer access door USB device port (for connecting to the computer) Power connector Rear cleanout area Scanner glass Printhead Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 11: Usb Port

    Product overview USB port You can use the USB port on the front panel of the Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer to connect a PictBridge camera and print pictures directly from the camera. The Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer can access images from most digital cameras.
  • Page 12 The printer needs attention. Disconnect the power for 5 seconds and reconnect the power. If the problem persists, contact Kodak for assistance. The On/Off light is The printer is properly powered None. You may start printing, steady green.
  • Page 13 Product overview Check Black Ink light Light status Cause Action/Solution Normal operation. This light None. Check Black Ink should be off when a black ink light is off. cartridge has been properly installed and has enough ink to print. The black ink cartridge ink level is Check the ink level in the Home Check Black Ink low.

  • Page 14: Aio Home Center (Windows)

    Copy pictures Enhance and print pictures Configure settings for printing, copying, and scanning. Access My Resource Centre at Kodak Order supplies There are three small icons in the upper right-hand corner of the window: Returns you to the main Home Centre screen...

  • Page 15: Aio Home Center (Macintosh)

    All-in-One printer from the computer. After installation, you can run Home Centre from the System Preferences Print & Fax pane by selecting your Kodak All-in-One printer in the printer list, clicking the Print Queue button and then clicking the Utility icon.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    The following information will help you get started using your Kodak ESP 3All-In-One printer. Printer location It is important to find a good location for your Kodak ESP 3All-in-One printer. Place the printer on a clean, flat surface in a dry location and out of direct sunlight. Make sure the printer has proper ventilation.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 19: Handling And Loading Paper

    Handling and loading paper Handling and loading paper You can use many different types and sizes of paper in your Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer, including letter paper, photo paper, transparencies, envelopes, cards and labels. The printer automatically detects the size and type of photo paper you load in the paper tray, and then adjusts to generate the highest quality output for that paper.

  • Page 20: Handling Paper

    Loading the paper tray You can load the Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer with various types of paper ranging from 100 to 216 mm (4 to 8.5 inches) wide and from 127 to 356 mm (6 to 14 inches) long, up to size A4. The tray capacity is 100 sheets of 75 gsm (20 lb) plain paper (clean stack of new paper).

  • Page 21: Loading 101 X 152 Mm (6 X 4") Photo Paper

    Handling and loading paper Squeeze the paper width guide and move it to the right until it fits snugly against the loaded paper. Leave the paper tray open when paper is loaded. Before printing, pull the output tray extender all the way out and pop up the paper stop. Loading 101 x 152 mm (6 x 4") photo paper You can load up to 30 sheets of 101 x 152 mm (6 x 4") photo paper into the paper tray.

  • Page 22: Loading Envelopes

    Chapter 3 Loading envelopes You can load plain envelopes into the paper tray of your Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer. Important Do not use envelopes with cut-outs or cellophane windows. Remove any other paper from the paper tray. Insert one or more envelopes into the right-hand side of the paper tray with the print side down and the envelope flaps on the right, pointing left.

  • Page 23: Print

    Transferring pictures to the computer After you take pictures with your digital camera, you can transfer them to the computer and print them on your Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer. You can transfer .jpg, .mov or .wav files to your computer from PictBridge cameras, memory cards and USB mass storage devices.

  • Page 24: Transfer To A Macintosh Computer

    Image Capture to complete the transfer. Printing from a Bluetooth device The Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer allows you to print from a Bluetooth device. Bluetooth is a short-range radio technology that allows wireless connectivity between electronic devices.

  • Page 25: Range

    10 metres or 32.81 feet. However, Bluetooth will work beyond this distance. Bluetooth name Your Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer has a serial number that is used to construct a name for Bluetooth printing. The default name is , where...

  • Page 26: 150 X 100 Mm (6 X 4") Paper

    Chapter 4 150 x 100 mm (6 x 4") paper 1 per page borderless 1 per page bordered 2 per page 3 per page 4 per page 9 per page Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 27: 175 X 125 Mm (7 X 5") Paper

    Print 175 x 125 mm (7 x 5") paper 1 per page borderless 1 per page bordered 2 per page 3 per page 4 per page 9 per page User guide...

  • Page 28: 250 X 200 Mm (10 X 8") Paper

    Chapter 4 250 x 200 mm (10 x 8") paper 1 per page borderless 1 per page bordered 2 per page 3 per page 4 per page 9 per page Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 29: Us Letter

    Print US Letter 1 per page bordered 1 per page borderless 2 per page 3 per page 4 per page 9 per page User guide...
  • Page 30 Chapter 4 Panoramic Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 31: A4 Paper

    Print A4 Paper 1 per page borderless 1 per page bordered 2 per page 3 per page 4 per page 9 per page User guide...
  • Page 32 Chapter 4 Panoramic Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 33: 305 X 100 Mm (12 X 4") Paper

    Print 305 x 100 mm (12 x 4") paper 3.5x5.5" 4x6" 4x12" 3.5x11.5" Panoramic Panoramic Non-panoramic Non-panoramic Borderless Bordered Borderless 1 per page 2x3" 2x3" 2x3" 2x3" 2x3" 2x3" 1.1x1.7" each Non-panoramic Non-panoramic Non-panoramic Non-panoramic 2 per page 3 per page 4 per page 9 per page User guide...
  • Page 34 Chapter 4 Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 35: Copy

    Copy Copy You can copy both pictures and documents directly from the Control Panel of your Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer. The printer produces high-quality colour and black & white copies on a variety of paper types, including transparencies. To copy one original Place your original face down on the front right-hand corner of the scanner glass.
  • Page 36 Chapter 5 Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 37: Scan

    Home Centre Help). Place your original face down in the front right-hand corner of the scanner glass. Press Scan. The original is scanned into Kodak Home Centre where you can open it with the application of your choice. Scan from Control Panel (Macintosh)
  • Page 38 Chapter 6 Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    This section provides maintenance information for the Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer. The Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer requires little maintenance. However, you should regularly clean the scanner glass and lid backing to remove dust and fingerprints. Fingerprints and other debris on the glass or lid backing could slow down performance and affect the accuracy of scanning.

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Scanner Glass

    Chapter 7 Cleaning the scanner glass To ensure that your copies and scans remain clear, keep the Kodak printer's scanner glass and lid backing clean and dust the exterior. Warning Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene or carbon tetrachloride on the glass, since they can damage it.

  • Page 41: Ink Cartridges

    Maintenance ink cartridges Your Kodak printer uses separate black and colour ink cartridges. The ink levels show on the Control Panel and in the printer software. When replacing, use genuine Kodak ink cartridges to ensure best results and avoid printhead damage not covered under warranty.

  • Page 42: Printhead

    Press down on the tab until you hear a click and feel the latch snap into position. Close the printer access door. The printhead moves to its ready position. Resume printing. Printhead The printhead dispenses the ink from the ink cartridges onto the paper. Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 43: Printhead Alignment

    The printhead may need to be aligned to enable high-quality prints. The Kodak printer automatically performs a calibration every time you install or replace a printhead. You can also initiate a printhead alignment from the ESP 3 printer driver, Home Centre software or Control Panel.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Printhead

    Replacing the printhead If your printhead is damaged or broken it is easy to replace yourself. Make sure the Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer is on. Open the printer access door. Pinch the latch on the ink cartridge with your thumb and forefinger and lift it out of the printhead.
  • Page 45 Maintenance Remove the new printhead from its bag. Remove and discard the black plastic casing and the orange protective cap. Place the new printhead into the carriage. Push against the back wall of the printhead until it clicks into place. Reinstall the ink cartridges.
  • Page 46 Chapter 7 Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 47: Support

    Kodak provides several resources to help you solve problems with your Kodak printer. Refer to the Troubleshooting information (see Troubleshooting). Refer to additional technical information in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. Get support from the Kodak website (go to www.kodak.com/go/support).

  • Page 48: Telephone Customer Support

    Chapter 8 Telephone customer support If you have questions concerning the operation of your Kodak EasyShare software, Kodak Home Centre software or Kodak printer, you can speak to a customer support representative. Before calling, please have the following information available.

  • Page 49: Customer Support Phone Numbers

    If you are using a power strip, make sure it is turned on. If you are using a switched power outlet, make sure the switch is on. Make sure the power outlet is supplying power. If none of the above corrects the problem, contact Kodak support. User guide...

  • Page 50: Device Not Recognised

    Chapter 8 Device not recognised Probable cause Any of the following can prevent your Kodak printer from reading a connected digital camera, USB thumb drive or memory card. The camera is turned OFF. More than one memory card inserted. The USB connector from the camera is not fully inserted in the port.

  • Page 51: Multiple Pictures Not Scanned Properly

    Support Multiple pictures not scanned properly When scanning or copying, the Kodak printer can detect multiple pictures on the scanner glass, straighten them and create individual files. If you are having trouble with this feature, check the following: Probable cause 1 Your pictures are not placed optimally on the scanner glass.

  • Page 52: No Communication With Computer

    Chapter 8 No communication with computer Probable cause Your Kodak printer is not connected to your computer. Corrective action Make sure your printer is plugged in and turned on. Make sure you are using the proper USB cable. Check the connection from your computer to your printer. Ensure that the square end of the USB cable is plugged in to the USB port on the back of your printer and the flat end into a USB port on your computer.

  • Page 53: No Paper Feed

    Support No paper feed Probable cause The paper tray may be empty or there may be a problem with the paper in the tray. Corrective action If the tray is empty, load paper into the paper tray, then resume printing. Check for a message on the Printer Status Monitor on your computer.

  • Page 54: Printer Not Responding

    Disconnect then reconnect the USB cable from the printer to the computer. Make sure you are using the USB cable included with your printer. Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed. Install if necessary. If you choose Custom installation, make sure you install the printer driver.

  • Page 55: Print Troubleshooting

    Configure the printer driver to print the document in reverse order so the pages will be in the correct order when printing is complete. To set a Windows PC to print in reverse order Open printers and faxes. Select your Kodak All-in-One printer in the column. Name Click on Select printing preferences on the Printer Tasks list.

  • Page 56: Pictbridge Camera Not Detected

    The image file may be corrupt. Review the picture on the camera or computer and delete, if necessary. The image file may not be in JPEG format. The Kodak printer can print only JPEG files in stand- alone mode. Connect to a computer and use software to print other image formats.

  • Page 57: Poor Print Quality

    Support Poor print quality Low-resolution image file. Align the printhead (see Alignment). Perform a nozzle check with the Home Centre software. Clean the printhead (see Cleaning the printhead). If the printhead is clogged, the printouts should begin to improve with two or three cleanings. Repeat the cleaning cycle until the printout stops improving.

  • Page 58: Print Too Dark

    For best results, use Kodak ink cartridges and paper for your printer. Make sure the paper is loaded with the Kodak logo facing up. Reload if necessary. Try taking the picture again with the flash off. Refer to your camera's user guide for details.

  • Page 59: White Edges On Borderless Prints

    Support White edges on borderless prints Probable cause 1 White edges can appear when there are slight misalignments between the printer and paper. Some software applications are able to "hide" these small misalignments so that the prints look borderless like they are supposed to. Corrective action Re-align the paper in the tray.

  • Page 60: Scan Troubleshooting

    Turn on your computer. Probable cause 2 Your Kodak printer is not connected to your computer. Corrective action Connect your Kodak printer to your computer with a standard USB cable. Probable cause 3 The Kodak Home Centre software is not installed. Corrective action Insert the Kodak printer installation CD and install the software.

  • Page 61: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One Printer specifications The following feature specifications are for the Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer. Print performance Black print speed Up to 30 ppm on plain paper Colour print speed Up to 29 ppm on plain paper Photo print speed Up to 2 ppm (as little as 30 seconds per print) on 101 x 152 mm (6 x 4")
  • Page 62 One front host port (full speed), one rear device port (high speed) Software support Application support Third-party image management applications or Kodak EasyShare software for pictures; optical character reader (OCR) support for documents Media support Plain paper, photo paper, envelopes, greeting cards, transparencies,...

  • Page 63: System Requirements

    Removable drive CD-ROM CD-ROM Browser Internet access Internet access Papers supported The following tables show the paper types and sizes supported by the Kodak printer. Paper types supported Plain paper 20 to 24 lb (75 to 90 gsm) User guide...
  • Page 64 102 x 305 mm (12 x 4") 127 x 178 mm (7 x 5") (called "2L" in Japan) 203 x 254 mm (10 x 8") US Letter (216 x 280 mm (11 x 8.5")) A4 (210 x 297 mm (12 x 8")) Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 65: Safety

    Read and follow these cautions and warnings before using Kodak products. Always follow basic safety procedures. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer. Parts Caution Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside.

  • Page 66: Environment

    Warning Do not expose this product to liquid, moisture or extreme temperatures. KODAK AC adaptors are intended for indoor use only. The use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards.

  • Page 67: Fcc And Industry Canada

    "Das Gerät ist nicht für die Benutzung am Bildschirmarbeitsplatz gemäß BildscharbV vorgesehen.“ Caution There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Contact your local Kodak representative or refer to www.kodak.com/go/recycle...
  • Page 68 Chapter 9 Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 69: Glossary

    Kodak Perfect Touch technology also enhances the desirable qualities of pictures, for vibrant colour and richer detail. This feature is available when scanning or copying pictures. Colour restoration and Kodak Perfect Touch can be used together to enhance pictures. This feature is not available when scanning black-and-white pictures.
  • Page 70 The image of the illuminated retina is then focused by the lens of the eye back to the camera, resulting in a red appearance of the eye on the picture. Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

  • Page 71: Index

    Index Index borderless..............53 paper..............13, 48 paper feed............44, 47 camera .................44 paper jam..............47 cleaning................34 paper tray ..............14 communication............46 Photo Layout..........20, 21, 22 components..............4 photo paper..............15 computer ..............46 PictBridge ..............50 control panel..............2 power................43 copy problems ............53 print problems........
  • Page 72 *1K3257* *1K3257* 1K3257 Rev C Kodak ESP·3 All-in-One...

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