Table of Contents 1 Getting Started with Your Printer Dock ......1 Need This Guide in Larger Print?..........1 What Can I Do With My Printer Dock? ........1 Printer Dock Package Contents ..........2 Finding a Location for the Printer Dock......3 Installing the Camera Insert..........4 Connecting the Power ..............
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Displaying Pictures and Videos on a Television....20 5 Using the Printer Dock with a Computer ....23 System Requirements............23 Installing the Software ............24 Connecting to a Computer...........26 Transferring Pictures ............27 Printing from a Computer ............28 Removing Perforated Tabs from Prints ......30 Status Monitor—Windows only..........
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Help in this User’s Guide............51 Software Help................51 Telephone Customer Support ..........52 9 Appendix ................55 Printer Dock Specifications ..........55 Upgrading Your Software and Firmware ......56 Accessories and Supplies.............57 Safety Labels................58 Regulatory Information............58 Disposal Information ............. 59 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
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Print as usual. What Can I Do With My Printer Dock? Use the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 to make high-quality 4 x 6 in. (102 x 152 mm) photos, with or without a computer. The printer dock works with Kodak EasyShare CX/DX 6000 series and LS600 series digital cameras.
Welcome kit; includes user’s guide**, quick start guide, registration card, and Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 software CD To purchase accessories see a retail dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdock. *The EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack is for use with selected...
Chapter 1 Finding a Location for the Printer Dock Allow 5 inches (12.7 cm) clearance on all sides of the printer dock. Place the printer dock on a flat, clean, dust- free surface, out of direct sunlight. Make sure airflow around the top and back is not blocked.
Fit the back of the insert down into the dock and snap the insert into place. NOTE: To order a custom insert for your camera, visit our Web site at www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Chapter 1 Connecting the Power CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter and power cord included with the printer dock. Other adapters and cords can damage your camera, printer dock, or computer. IMPORTANT: Remove your camera from the printer dock when you are connecting power.
The color cartridge provides the dyes and a protective laminate coating for making your photos. A sample Kodak color cartridge & photo paper kit (10Pk) are included with the printer dock. To purchase a color cartridge, photo paper kit, and other accessories, see a retail dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/...
Kodak color cartridge & photo paper kit PH-40. Do not use inkjet paper. Load a pack of paper (20 sheets) into the paper tray, with the Kodak logo side facing down. Close the paper tray cover. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Chapter 1 Inserting the Paper Tray Open the paper tray door. Slide the paper tray in until the tray locks into place. Replace the protective cap on the front of the paper tray to catch the completed prints. Handling and Storing the Paper Do not touch the glossy side of the paper.
Chapter 1 Indicator Lights and Buttons The lights and buttons on the printer dock indicate the status of the printer dock and the camera, as well as printing options based on the configuration of your camera. For Troubleshooting information, see Printer Dock Status Lights, page Lights/Buttons...
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NOTE: The battery pack is not charged when you receive it. The battery needs to be completely charged before using your camera. Which Battery Do I Use? IMPORTANT: The printer dock charges only the provided Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack and Li- Ion rechargeable battery (included with some cameras).
Chapter 2 If your camera came with a Li-Ion rechargeable battery: Install the Li-Ion rechargeable battery in your camera. Li-Ion, 1050 mAh Li-Ion, 1700 mAh Do not use the Ni-MH battery pack that came with the printer dock. Setting Picture Quality Your printer dock uses Best (3:2) aspect ratio for printing pictures.
See your camera user’s guide for details. The camera is now powered by the printer dock instead of the camera battery. The Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack and Li-Ion rechargeable batteries take 2.5 to 3.0 hours to fully charge.
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Printing Without a Computer Printing from Your Camera Make sure the AC power cord is connected and the color cartridge and paper are loaded (see Chapter 1, Getting Started with Your Printer Dock). Take a picture with your camera. Place the camera in the printer dock (see Chapter 2, Getting Started with Your Camera).
Chapter 3 Press the Print button. The copy screen appears on your camera when current mode is highlighted on your printer dock. Use the arrow keys on the printer dock to select the number of copies to print, then press the Print button again.
Chapter 3 Canceling Printing Press and hold the Print button for 2 seconds. The print job is immediately canceled and ejected into the paper tray. If you cancel a print during the fourth pass (clear coat), the print is ejected upon completion.
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To review pictures and videos stored on your camera: Make sure the power is connected to the printer dock (see Connecting the Power, page Place the Kodak EasyShare camera in the printer dock (see Docking and Charging the Camera, page 13).
See your camera user’s guide for details. Running a Continuous Slide Show Loop When you turn on Loop on your Kodak EasyShare camera, the slide show is continuously repeated. See your camera user’s guide for details.
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A/V out connector to the television video-in port. Turn on your television, and change to a video channel. See your television user’s guide for details. Place the Kodak EasyShare camera in the printer dock (see Docking and Charging the Camera, page 13).
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Using the Printer Dock with a Computer System Requirements Windows-based Computer Personal computer running Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000*, or XP* 233 MHz processor or greater 64 MB of RAM (128 MB for Windows XP) 200 MB of available hard disk space CD-ROM drive Built-in USB port Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels;...
Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 software CD. On a Windows-based computer: Close all software applications that are open on your computer. Place the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 software CD into the CD drive. Load the software: If an install window does not appear, select Run from the Start menu and type: d:\setup.exe (if d is the drive letter that contains the CD).
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Open the Utilities folder, then double-click Print Center. In the Printer List window, click the Add Printer button. Select Kodak PD6000, then click Add. The Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 is added to your computer. Uninstalling On a Windows-based computer: From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Control Panel.
Connecting to a Computer A USB cable is required to connect to a computer. Use the USB cable that came with your Kodak EasyShare camera. To purchase one separately, see a retail dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdock. CAUTION: Make sure your camera is NOT in the printer dock when you are connecting to the computer.
See your camera quick start guide or the Kodak EasyShare software Help for information on installing and using the Kodak EasyShare software. NOTE: If the Kodak EasyShare software is not installed, you can transfer from the printer dock to your computer by copying pictures from the newly established printer dock drive to your computer hard drive.
See your camera quick start guide or the Kodak EasyShare software Help for information on installing and using the Kodak EasyShare software. If there are no pictures on your computer, use the printer dock to transfer...
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Access printer settings by selecting Print or Page Setup from the File menu (depending on your application and platform). Make sure that Kodak PD6000 is selected as the printer and that paper size in Windows is set to 4" x 6" (102 x 152 mm). On Mac OS X, make sure paper size is set to Photo Paper.
Under Color Control, select Natural or Enhanced. Click OK when complete. On Mac OS X: Make sure the Kodak PD6000 is selected as the current printer. From an application File menu, select Print. to scroll through the available panels and select Color.
Chapter 5 Status Monitor—Windows only The Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 status monitor icon appears in the Windows taskbar in the lower-right corner of your computer screen. The status monitor provides information about the status of the printer and the current print job and lets you order supplies and accessories online.
Chapter 5 Ordering Supplies For a full range of Kodak accessories and supplies, see your retailer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdock. In addition, you can order printer dock supplies online using the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 software. On a Windows-based computer: From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers.
Care and Maintenance General Care Keep the printer dock, accessories and supplies away from high temperatures, humidity and direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Support the printer dock and tray by placing it on a flat, level surface. Do not block the air vents.
Chapter 6 Clearing a Paper Jam If a paper jam occurs, the Paper light flashes red.(see Indicator Lights and Buttons, page CAUTION: Do not use force when removing the paper jam. Remove the paper tray. Disconnect the power cord, wait 5 seconds, then plug it back in.
Chapter 6 Clearing a Color Cartridge Jam If a color cartridge jam occurs the cartridge light flashes red. Open the color cartridge door. Push up on the green lever and remove the color cartridge. Remove the slack in the color cartridge by pushing in on the spool, then rotating the cartridge spool in the direction of the arrow.
Repack the printer dock in the original packing box, or use the optional printer dock travel bag. See a retail dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdock. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
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Troubleshooting This chapter contains help for your printer dock. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit our Web site at www.kodak.com/go/printerdock. Printing Problems Printing Problem Cause Action/Solution Paper misfeeds Too much paper is Reload the paper (page 7), using or pulls multiple loaded in the paper no more than 25 sheets.
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Install a new color cartridge empty. (page The paper is loaded Reload the paper with the print side upside down. facing up and Kodak logo facing down.(page The wrong paper is Use only Kodak color cartridge & loaded. photo paper kit PH-40.
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Edit the picture using the computer and Kodak EasyShare software. High print head Make sure the printer dock is not temperature. placed in direct sunlight or is not operating in a high-temperature environment.
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Chapter 7 Printing Problem Cause Action/Solution Nothing happens The AC power cord is Check the connections (page when you try to not securely and try again. print. connected. The paper tray is Remove the paper tray, check that improperly installed. paper is properly loaded, and re- install (page...
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Pause Printing option. The battery monitor or Close that software before starting similar software runs the Kodak software. constantly. The computer is Wait a few seconds, then try to print transferring images. from the computer.
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Close all software applications. computer. Uninstall the software (page 24). Re-install the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 software (page 24). Reconnect the USB cable to the printer dock (page 26). Computer is not Consider upgrading your computer running efficiently.
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Chapter 7 Printing Problem Cause Action/Solution Printing is slow. High print head Make sure the printer dock is not temperature. placed in direct sunlight or is not operating in a high-temperature environment. Let the printer dock cool down for 5 minutes. Cooling vents may be Check that the cooling vents are not blocked or dirty...
Close all software applications. Uninstall the software: (page 24). Re-install the Kodak EasyShare software (page 24). Reconnect the USB cable to the printer dock (page 26). Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Chapter 7 Printer Dock Status Lights Cartridge Light Light Status Cause Action/Solution Light glows steady The color cartridge is Install a new color depleted. cartridge (page Light blinks red The color cartridge is Remove and re-install improperly installed. the color cartridge (page There is a color cartridge Install a new color...
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(page 13) or readjust the camera placement. Camera is turned on. Turn off the camera. Correct battery is not installed. Install a Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack or Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery (page 11). Green lights Battery is less than half charged. Leave camera on dock to continue charging.
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Chapter 7 Print Mode Lights Light Status Cause Action/Solution One light glows The respective print option is None required. steady green available and selected. To change modes, push the Print mode button All lights are off There are no pictures in the repeatedly (page camera.
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Chapter 7 Transfer Light Light Status Cause Action/Solution Light is off There are no pictures in the None required. camera. The camera is not in the Place the camera in the printer dock or is improperly printer dock (page seated. or readjust the camera placement.
Help in this User’s Guide For help with problems you may have with your printer dock or computer connections, see Chapter 7, Troubleshooting. Software Help For help with the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 software, see Installing the Software, page Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Chapter 8 Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or printer dock, you may speak directly to a customer support representative. Customer support hours vary by location. Before You Call If the printer dock is connected to a computer, please be at the computer, and have the following information available: Operating system__________________________________________ Processor speed (MHz)_____________________________________...
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United States 1 800 235 6325 Outside the United States 585 726 7260 International Toll Line +44 131 458 714 International Toll Fax Number +44 131 458 962 For the most up-to-date listings, visit: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/ contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Appendix This appendix serves as a resource for technical information about your printer dock. Printer Dock Specifications Specifications—Printer Dock Printing Process Thermal Dye Transfer ° ° Operating Temperature-for best 49 to 95 F (10 to 35 picture quality DC Voltage input 24 V DC at 1.8 Amps AC Voltage 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz...
4 x 7.13 in.(102 x 181 mm) Upgrading Your Software and Firmware Take advantage of the latest enhancements to your Kodak software and printer dock firmware. Software refers to the applications included on the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 software. Printer dock firmware is the internal software that runs on the printer dock.
EasyShare Li-Ion batteries (1050 mAh) 849-9741 EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack 114-8683 Kodak camera and printer dock travel bag 126-8903 For a full range of Kodak accessories and supplies, see your retailer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdock. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Chapter 9 Safety Labels RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: Do not open. Dry location use only. CAUTION: To avoid electrical hazard, use only with products specified in this user manual. Read all instructions before using. Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory 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.
Chapter 9 specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation. Canadian DOC Statement DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Index Numerics canceling printing, 17, 31 800 number for customer care and maintenance of printer support, 54 dock, 33 cartridge door, color, iii cartridges AC power connector, ii clearing jams, 36 accessories and handling and storing, 6 supplies, 32, 51, 57 loading, 6 specifications, 56 status lights, 47...
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23 connecting to a computer, 26 handling and storing power, 5 color cartridges, 6 contacting Kodak, 52—54 paper, 8 contents of package, 2 help continuous loop for slide technical, 51—54, 56 show, 20 telephone support, 52—54...
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