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Kodak EasyShare photo printer 300 User's Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
Kodak EasyShare photo printer 300 User's Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
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... of contents 1 1 Getting started 1 Finding a location for your photo printer 1 Connecting and turning on the power 2 Handling and storing the color cartridge 3 Installing and removing the color cartridge 3 Handling and storing the paper 4 Loading the paper 5 Installing and removing the paper tray 6 Setting the picture quality on your digital camera 7 2 Printing from a PictBridge compatible camera 8 Removing the perforated tabs from the paper 9 Canceling printing 9 3 Installing software 10 Minimum system requirements 10 Installing the software 10 4 Printing from a computer 13...
... of contents 1 1 Getting started 1 Finding a location for your photo printer 1 Connecting and turning on the power 2 Handling and storing the color cartridge 3 Installing and removing the color cartridge 3 Handling and storing the paper 4 Loading the paper 5 Installing and removing the paper tray 6 Setting the picture quality on your digital camera 7 2 Printing from a PictBridge compatible camera 8 Removing the perforated tabs from the paper 9 Canceling printing 9 3 Installing software 10 Minimum system requirements 10 Installing the software 10 4 Printing from a computer 13...
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.... ■ When connecting power or USB cables, keep the cables clear of the paper path to the front and rear of the photo printer. ■ Avoid areas where ventilation ducts, open doors, or frequent passersby might expose the photo printer and paper to high levels of the photo printer to let you connect and disconnect cables, change the color cartridge, and add paper. 1 Getting started Finding a location for your photo printer ■ Place the photo printer on all sides of dust...
.... ■ When connecting power or USB cables, keep the cables clear of the paper path to the front and rear of the photo printer. ■ Avoid areas where ventilation ducts, open doors, or frequent passersby might expose the photo printer and paper to high levels of the photo printer to let you connect and disconnect cables, change the color cartridge, and add paper. 1 Getting started Finding a location for your photo printer ■ Place the photo printer on all sides of dust...
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... Paper light under Photo printer status lights, page 26). Getting started Handling and storing the color cartridge ■ For best quality prints, store the color cartridge in a location where the temperature does not exceed 85 °F (30 °C). ■ To avoid getting fingerprints on the ribbon, handle the color cartridge by the spool ends. ■ Keep the color cartridge away from direct sunlight and out of the photo printer. 2 Check to make . 3 Slide the color cartridge in, label side...
... Paper light under Photo printer status lights, page 26). Getting started Handling and storing the color cartridge ■ For best quality prints, store the color cartridge in a location where the temperature does not exceed 85 °F (30 °C). ■ To avoid getting fingerprints on the ribbon, handle the color cartridge by the spool ends. ■ Keep the color cartridge away from direct sunlight and out of the photo printer. 2 Check to make . 3 Slide the color cartridge in, label side...
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... connection. 3 Use your digital camera to review pictures, choose printing options, and print. The first three passes apply layers of the photo printer. Plug one end of the cable into the camera and the other into the USB device connector located on the side of yellow, magenta, and cyan colors to do so can cause paper misfeeds or jams. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support NOTE: If the PictBridge compatible...
... connection. 3 Use your digital camera to review pictures, choose printing options, and print. The first three passes apply layers of the photo printer. Plug one end of the cable into the camera and the other into the USB device connector located on the side of yellow, magenta, and cyan colors to do so can cause paper misfeeds or jams. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support NOTE: If the PictBridge compatible...
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... you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in the EasyShare software. Add the printer for details. c In the Printer List window, click Add Printer. d Select the photo printer, then click Add. Installing software 3 Load the software: Windows OS-based computer-if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is selected. If you wish to electronically register your operating...
... you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in the EasyShare software. Add the printer for details. c In the Printer List window, click Add Printer. d Select the photo printer, then click Add. Installing software 3 Load the software: Windows OS-based computer-if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is selected. If you wish to electronically register your operating...
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..., such as the printer driver, or select Remove to remove the printer driver or EasyShare software from your computer, use the following procedure: Windows OS-based computer: 1 Open the Control Panel: From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Control Panel. (On Windows XP operating systems, depending on your system. 2 Select Library, then select Printers. 3 Open the Kodak folder, then open the photo printer folder. 4 Double-click the photo printer uninstaller program. 5 Follow the on -screen instructions. Installing software Uninstalling the software If you wish...
..., such as the printer driver, or select Remove to remove the printer driver or EasyShare software from your computer, use the following procedure: Windows OS-based computer: 1 Open the Control Panel: From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Control Panel. (On Windows XP operating systems, depending on your system. 2 Select Library, then select Printers. 3 Open the Kodak folder, then open the photo printer folder. 4 Double-click the photo printer uninstaller program. 5 Follow the on -screen instructions. Installing software Uninstalling the software If you wish...
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... or jams. See the EasyShare software Help for printing pictures from the File menu.) IMPORTANT: Wait until printing is complete before removing paper or the paper tray. Failure to download the latest version of EasyShare software, visit www.kodak.com/go /support IMPORTANT: Wait until printing is complete before removing paper or the paper tray. Failure to print. 4 Click the Print at Home tab. 5 Make sure the photo printer is selected as the current printer. 6 Change any other settings, such as needed...
... or jams. See the EasyShare software Help for printing pictures from the File menu.) IMPORTANT: Wait until printing is complete before removing paper or the paper tray. Failure to download the latest version of EasyShare software, visit www.kodak.com/go /support IMPORTANT: Wait until printing is complete before removing paper or the paper tray. Failure to print. 4 Click the Print at Home tab. 5 Make sure the photo printer is selected as the current printer. 6 Change any other settings, such as needed...
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... picture-making. Natural-to help you may need to select Printers and Faxes from a computer Choosing a color mode Kodak's color mode feature uses automatic color correction to get richer, more vivid colors. Windows 98/ME OS: 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. 2 Right-click the photo printer icon, then select Properties. 3 Click the Color Correction tab. 4 Under Color Correction, select a color mode option. 5 Click OK when complete. Printing from the Control Panel. 2 Right-click the photo printer icon, then select Printing Preferences. 3 Click the Color...
... picture-making. Natural-to help you may need to select Printers and Faxes from a computer Choosing a color mode Kodak's color mode feature uses automatic color correction to get richer, more vivid colors. Windows 98/ME OS: 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. 2 Right-click the photo printer icon, then select Properties. 3 Click the Color Correction tab. 4 Under Color Correction, select a color mode option. 5 Click OK when complete. Printing from the Control Panel. 2 Right-click the photo printer icon, then select Printing Preferences. 3 Click the Color...
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... line. 4 Re-install the paper tray then press to Troubleshooting information, visit www.kodak.com/go /support For updates to resume printing. 20 www.kodak.com/go /photoprinters. Do not use inkjet paper. (Paper light may ■ The paper tray may ■ Check the paper: blink) 1 Remove the paper tray (page 6). 2 Inspect the paper supply: make sure paper is available in any way, or removable tabs have questions about your photo feed printer. Multiple sheets of paper are pulled through printer ■ Clean the paper feed roller (page 18). 1 Remove the paper tray (page...
... line. 4 Re-install the paper tray then press to Troubleshooting information, visit www.kodak.com/go /support For updates to resume printing. 20 www.kodak.com/go /photoprinters. Do not use inkjet paper. (Paper light may ■ The paper tray may ■ Check the paper: blink) 1 Remove the paper tray (page 6). 2 Inspect the paper supply: make sure paper is available in any way, or removable tabs have questions about your photo feed printer. Multiple sheets of paper are pulled through printer ■ Clean the paper feed roller (page 18). 1 Remove the paper tray (page...
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... back of the photo printer for your photo printer. Do not use inkjet paper. ■ If the Paper light is blinking quickly, check the color cartridge: IMPORTANT: The color cartridge may blink quickly) Try the following IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for jammed paper: 3 Remove the paper supply from the ribbon, then re-install the cartridge (page 3). Do not attempt to resume printing. ■ If the Color cartridge light is blinking quickly: 1 Remove the paper tray (page 6). 2 Turn the power off before attempting to keep the sheets from sticking together...
... back of the photo printer for your photo printer. Do not use inkjet paper. ■ If the Paper light is blinking quickly, check the color cartridge: IMPORTANT: The color cartridge may blink quickly) Try the following IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for jammed paper: 3 Remove the paper supply from the ribbon, then re-install the cartridge (page 3). Do not attempt to resume printing. ■ If the Color cartridge light is blinking quickly: 1 Remove the paper tray (page 6). 2 Turn the power off before attempting to keep the sheets from sticking together...
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... remove paper that is jammed, see if the paper is smudged ■ Fingerprints may 1 Remove the paper tray (page 6). 2 Check the paper slot on glossy side of the photo printer. Do not use a dry, lint-free cloth to keep the sheets from the photo printer. Do not exceed the fill line. 7 Re-install the paper tray, then press to keep out dust and debris. 22 www.kodak.com/go/support Print is dirty, and use inkjet paper. (paper stops ■ Check the paper: feeding, and Paper light...
... remove paper that is jammed, see if the paper is smudged ■ Fingerprints may 1 Remove the paper tray (page 6). 2 Check the paper slot on glossy side of the photo printer. Do not use a dry, lint-free cloth to keep the sheets from the photo printer. Do not exceed the fill line. 7 Re-install the paper tray, then press to keep out dust and debris. 22 www.kodak.com/go/support Print is dirty, and use inkjet paper. (paper stops ■ Check the paper: feeding, and Paper light...
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... is discolored of the camera. A selected ■ The image file may be corrupt. print. Do not use inkjet paper. ■ Make sure the paper is too dark ■ Try re-taking the picture. See the EasyShare software Help for details. ■ Make sure the photo printer is not placed in direct sunlight or is too light IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your camera user's guide for details. ■ Adjust the...
... is discolored of the camera. A selected ■ The image file may be corrupt. print. Do not use inkjet paper. ■ Make sure the paper is too dark ■ Try re-taking the picture. See the EasyShare software Help for details. ■ Make sure the photo printer is not placed in direct sunlight or is too light IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your camera user's guide for details. ■ Adjust the...
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...sure Kodak EasyShare software is at least one picture in the PictBridge compatible device's internal memory or memory card. Remove check marks next to print ■ Check the power connections (page 2). ■ Remove the paper tray, check that paper is properly loaded, and re-install (page 6). ■ If the Paper light glows steady, load paper (page 5). ■ Make sure the color cartridge is properly installed (page 3). Disconnect then reconnect the USB cable from the photo printer to install the printer driver. ■ Uninstall, then reinstall Kodak EasyShare software (page 10...
...sure Kodak EasyShare software is at least one picture in the PictBridge compatible device's internal memory or memory card. Remove check marks next to print ■ Check the power connections (page 2). ■ Remove the paper tray, check that paper is properly loaded, and re-install (page 6). ■ If the Paper light glows steady, load paper (page 5). ■ Make sure the color cartridge is properly installed (page 3). Disconnect then reconnect the USB cable from the photo printer to install the printer driver. ■ Uninstall, then reinstall Kodak EasyShare software (page 10...
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.... Unable to IMPORTANT: The color cartridge may glow to remove the cartridge (see Paper light under Photo printer steady or blink) status lights, page 26). ■ Check to remove the cartridge without first clearing the cartridge (Paper paper error. Try the following Printing is slow NOTE: When printing a large number of jams or other is a paper error. Make sure the Paper light is off then on the ribbon, resulting in place if there is fully depleted. www.kodak.com/go/support 25
.... Unable to IMPORTANT: The color cartridge may glow to remove the cartridge (see Paper light under Photo printer steady or blink) status lights, page 26). ■ Check to remove the cartridge without first clearing the cartridge (Paper paper error. Try the following Printing is slow NOTE: When printing a large number of jams or other is a paper error. Make sure the Paper light is off then on the ribbon, resulting in place if there is fully depleted. www.kodak.com/go/support 25
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... paper feed roller may lock in place if there is off before attempting to remove the cartridge. Check the paper may Check the paper supply. Clean the paper feed roller (page 18). Do not attempt to resume printing. The paper tray is improperly installed. The paper tray is not installed or is empty. Press to remove the cartridge without first clearing the paper error. Still having problems? Troubleshooting Paper light Light status Cause Action/solution IMPORTANT: The color cartridge may be stuck with new removable tabs (page 22). Light is a paper error...
... paper feed roller may lock in place if there is off before attempting to remove the cartridge. Check the paper may Check the paper supply. Clean the paper feed roller (page 18). Do not attempt to resume printing. The paper tray is improperly installed. The paper tray is not installed or is empty. Press to remove the cartridge without first clearing the paper error. Still having problems? Troubleshooting Paper light Light status Cause Action/solution IMPORTANT: The color cartridge may be stuck with new removable tabs (page 22). Light is a paper error...
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... shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If this does not resolve the problem, contact customer support (see page 30). 32 www.kodak.com/go /photoprinters. Visit www.kodak.com/go /support Kodak AC adapters and battery chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside the photo printer, turn off the photo printer and remove the paper tray and color cartridge. Additional care and maintenance ■ Do not allow chemicals, such as an...
... shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If this does not resolve the problem, contact customer support (see page 30). 32 www.kodak.com/go /photoprinters. Visit www.kodak.com/go /support Kodak AC adapters and battery chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside the photo printer, turn off the photo printer and remove the paper tray and color cartridge. Additional care and maintenance ■ Do not allow chemicals, such as an...
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..., 3 light, i, 27 1 color, automatic correction of, 15 computer connecting photo printer to, 13 installing software, 10 printing from, 13 system requirements, 10 uninstalling software, 12 connecting photo printer to computer), ii, 13 cooling vents, ii customer support, 30 D DC-in, power connector, ii, 2 disposal and recycling, 33 door cartridge, ii, 3 paper tray, i, 6 E EasyShare software. Index A AC power adapter & cord, connecting, 2 accessories & supplies, ordering, 29 B button, on/off, i, 2 C cable AC power adapter & cord, 2 USB, 8, 13 camera connecting to photo printer, 8 printing from...
..., 3 light, i, 27 1 color, automatic correction of, 15 computer connecting photo printer to, 13 installing software, 10 printing from, 13 system requirements, 10 uninstalling software, 12 connecting photo printer to computer), ii, 13 cooling vents, ii customer support, 30 D DC-in, power connector, ii, 2 disposal and recycling, 33 door cartridge, ii, 3 paper tray, i, 6 E EasyShare software. Index A AC power adapter & cord, connecting, 2 accessories & supplies, ordering, 29 B button, on/off, i, 2 C cable AC power adapter & cord, 2 USB, 8, 13 camera connecting to photo printer, 8 printing from...
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...compliance, 35 firmware, upgrading, 29, 32 H help software, 29 telephone support, 30 troubleshooting, 20 web links, 29 I installing paper tray, 6 software, 10 K Kodak EasyShare software help, 29 installing, 10 printing with, 14 uninstalling, 12 Kodak web sites, 29 L lights color cartridge, i, 27 on/off, i, 26 paper, i, 28 status, 26 38 M Macintosh OS installing software on, 10 system requirements, 10 uninstalling software, 12 maintenance general, 17, 32 handling, storing cartridge, 3 handling, storing paper, 4 paper feed roller, 18 O on/off button/light, i, 2 P paper feed roller, cleaning, 18...
...compliance, 35 firmware, upgrading, 29, 32 H help software, 29 telephone support, 30 troubleshooting, 20 web links, 29 I installing paper tray, 6 software, 10 K Kodak EasyShare software help, 29 installing, 10 printing with, 14 uninstalling, 12 Kodak web sites, 29 L lights color cartridge, i, 27 on/off, i, 26 paper, i, 28 status, 26 38 M Macintosh OS installing software on, 10 system requirements, 10 uninstalling software, 12 maintenance general, 17, 32 handling, storing cartridge, 3 handling, storing paper, 4 paper feed roller, 18 O on/off button/light, i, 2 P paper feed roller, cleaning, 18...
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... & cord, 2 connecting, 2 connector (DC-in), ii, 2 on/off button/light, i, 2, 26 printer driver installing, 10 updating, 29, 32 printing canceling, 9, 16 from a computer, 13 from applications, 14 from PictBridge compatible camera, 8 problems, 20 with Kodak EasyShare software, 14 Q quality setting on camera, 7 R recycling and disposal, 33 regulatory information Canadian compliance, 36 FCC compliance, 35 requirements, system, 10 Index S safety, 32 service and support, 30 setup color cartridge, 3 loading paper, 5 location for photo printer, 1 paper tray, 6 slot, paper path, ii software help, 29...
... & cord, 2 connecting, 2 connector (DC-in), ii, 2 on/off button/light, i, 2, 26 printer driver installing, 10 updating, 29, 32 printing canceling, 9, 16 from a computer, 13 from applications, 14 from PictBridge compatible camera, 8 problems, 20 with Kodak EasyShare software, 14 Q quality setting on camera, 7 R recycling and disposal, 33 regulatory information Canadian compliance, 36 FCC compliance, 35 requirements, system, 10 Index S safety, 32 service and support, 30 setup color cartridge, 3 loading paper, 5 location for photo printer, 1 paper tray, 6 slot, paper path, ii software help, 29...