urg_00170.book Page 1 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Kodak EasyShare printer dock 4000 User’s Guide Visit Kodak on the World Wide Web at www.kodak.
urg_00170.book Page 2 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2003 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. All screen and print images are simulated.
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urg_00170.book Page v Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM 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...............................................
urg_00170.book Page vi Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM 4 Using the Printer Dock with a Computer ................. 19 System Requirements............................................................ 19 Installing the Software .......................................................... 21 Upgrading Your Software and Firmware.......................... 24 Connecting to a Computer................................................... 25 Transferring Pictures ........................................................
urg_00170.book Page vii Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Software Help............................................................................51 Telephone Customer Support ............................................. 52 8 Appendix ............................................................................ 55 Printer Dock Specifications ................................................ 55 Accessories and Supplies.....................................................57 Safety Labels....................
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urg_00170.book Page 1 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM 1 Getting Started with Your Printer Dock Need This Guide in Larger Print? For a large print version of this User’s Guide: 1 Go to the support page at www.kodak.com/go/printerdock. 2 Under Manuals/Guides, View PDF, click your language to open the User’s Guide. 3 With the User’s Guide open on a Windows system-based computer: ! From the File menu, select Print. ! In the Print window, select Fit to Page.
urg_00170.book Page 2 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 1 Without a computer, you can: ! Print pictures directly from your camera ! Charge your camera battery pack With a computer, you can: ! Transfer pictures from your camera to the computer ! Organize, edit, and print pictures Printer Dock Package Contents 6 1 2 1 Printer dock 2 Universal insert (installed) 3 Welcome kit; includes user’s guide**, quick start guide, registration card, Kodak EasyShare software and printer dock software CD.
urg_00170.book Page 3 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM 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, dustfree surface, out of direct sunlight. ! Make sure airflow around the top and back is not blocked. ! Do not place the printer dock on cloth or carpeted surfaces.
urg_00170.book Page 4 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 1 Installing the Camera Insert The printer dock comes with a universal camera insert installed, which is used to fit the camera to the printer dock. The universal insert is used with most cameras. If your camera comes with a custom insert, use that one instead of the universal insert. Do not discard the universal insert. 1 To remove the universal insert: a Push the insert towards the front of the printer and lift the back edge.
urg_00170.book Page 5 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM 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. 1 Connect the AC power cord to the adapter, then to the back of the printer dock. 2 Connect the AC power cord into a power outlet.
urg_00170.book Page 6 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 1 Handling and Storing the Color Cartridge ! For best quality prints, store the cartridge in a location where the temperature does not exceed 85 °F (30 °C). ! To avoid fingerprints, handle the color cartridge by the spool ends. ! Store the color cartridge away from direct sunlight. Loading the Color Cartridge The color cartridge provides the dyes and a protective laminate coating for making your photos.
urg_00170.book Page 7 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 1 Handling and Storing the Paper ! To avoid fingerprints, handle the paper by the edges or by the perforated tabs. ! Do not touch the glossy side of the paper. ! Store the paper away from dirt, debris, and direct sunlight. ! When not in use, place the protective cap on the other end of the paper tray to prevent dirt and dust from getting on the paper.
urg_00170.book Page 8 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 1 Loading the Paper CAUTION: Use only the Kodak color cartridge & photo paper kit. Do not use inkjet paper. 1 Fan the paper before loading it into the paper tray. IMPORTANT: Do not load paper that is missing perforated tabs. 2 Remove the protective cap from the paper tray. Do not discard. 3 Lift the paper tray cover. 4 Load a pack of paper (20 sheets) into the paper tray, with the Kodak logo side facing down and the glossy side up.
urg_00170.book Page 9 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 1 Inserting the Paper Tray 1 Open the paper tray door. 2 Replace the protective cap on the front of the paper tray to catch the completed prints. 3 Slide the paper tray in until the tray locks into place. NOTE: Keep the protective cap on the paper tray at all times.
urg_00170.book Page 10 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM 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 45. 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 Lights/Buttons Paper light Battery lights Print button 1 2 3 4 Function: Indicates paper tray is empty or jammed.
urg_00170.book Page 11 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM 2 Getting Started with Your Camera Installing the Rechargeable Battery IMPORTANT: The printer dock charges only the provided Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. If you use any other batteries, rechargeable or not, no charging takes place. Install the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (included with your printer dock) in your camera. Do not use the non-rechargeable starter batteries that came with your camera.
urg_00170.book Page 12 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 2 Setting Picture Quality Use your camera’s Quality setting to select your picture resolution. See your camera user’s guide for details on setting picture quality. ! Best (3:2) (DX4530 only)—avoids cropping and maximizes print quality. ! Best (other models)— maximizes print quality.
urg_00170.book Page 13 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 2 For camera models (DX3215, DX3700): 1 Slide the Mode selector to Setup . 2 Press the buttons to highlight the Review Options then the buttons to highlight Print Order. Press Select. 3 Select All Pictures, then press Select. 4 Press button to select the desired number of prints. Press Select. For camera models (DX3500, DX3600, DX3900, DX4900): 1 Turn the Mode dial to Review then press the Menu button.
urg_00170.book Page 14 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 2 Docking and Charging the Camera Docking your camera lets you print directly from the camera, transfer pictures from the camera to the computer, and charge the camera battery. 1 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera. See your camera user’s guide for details. 2 On the camera bottom, locate the connector. 3 Turn off the camera, and place the camera in the printer dock, then push down to seat the connectors.
urg_00170.book Page 15 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM 3 Printing Without a Computer Printing from Your Camera 1 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). 2 Take a picture with your camera. 3 Place the camera in the printer dock (see Chapter 2, Getting Started with Your Camera).
urg_00170.book Page 16 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 3 5 Press the Print button. Printing starts. The paper cycles four times during the printing process before the finished print is ejected. Each of the first three passes places a layer of color (cyan, yellow, and magenta). The fourth pass places a clear coating that protects and preserves the image quality. 4X CAUTION: Wait until printing is complete before removing prints, the paper tray, or the camera.
urg_00170.book Page 17 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 3 Canceling Printing ! Press and hold the Print button 4X for 5 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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urg_00170.book Page 20 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 4 Mac OS X ! Power Mac G3, G4, G4 Cube; iMac Powerbook G3, G4; iBook ! Mac OS 10.1.5* minimum ! 128 MB of available RAM ! 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; thousands or millions of colors recommended ! Internet access for downloading software * You must have Administrator rights to install software on this system.
urg_00170.book Page 21 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 4 Installing the Software CAUTION: Do not install the Kodak EasyShare printer dock software with the printer dock connected to the computer. It may cause the software to load incorrectly. If the printer dock is connected, disconnect it before you proceed. NOTE: For more information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
urg_00170.book Page 22 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 4 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. ! Windows OS-based computers—select Complete to automatically install the most commonly used applications. Select Custom to choose the applications you wish to install. ! Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x—select Easy to automatically install the most commonly used applications. ! Mac OS X—follow the on-screen instructions.
urg_00170.book Page 23 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 4 Uninstalling On a Windows OS-based computer: 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Control Panel. 2 Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3 Select the Kodak EasyShare printer dock, then click Remove. Follow the on-screen instructions. If prompted, restart the computer. 4 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. 5 Right-click the Kodak PD4000 printer icon, then select Delete. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions.
urg_00170.book Page 24 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 4 On Mac OS X: 1 Double-click the operating drive for your system. 2 Select Library, then select Printers. 3 Open the Kodak folder, then double-click Kodak PD Uninstaller. Follow the on-screen instructions. 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 software.
urg_00170.book Page 25 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 4 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.
urg_00170.book Page 26 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 4 Transferring Pictures You can transfer pictures directly from your Kodak EasyShare camera to your computer (see your camera user’s guide). With the camera docked, you can transfer pictures through the printer dock. 1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare software is installed (see Installing the Software, page 21) and the printer dock is connected to your computer (see Connecting to a Computer, page 25).
urg_00170.book Page 27 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 4 Printing from a Computer We recommend using the Kodak EasyShare software included with your Kodak EasyShare camera for printing. This software lets you to take advantage of a wide range of features, including full color enhancement, red eye reduction, picture organization, and much more. See your camera quick start guide or the Kodak EasyShare software Help for information on installing and using the Kodak EasyShare software.
urg_00170.book Page 28 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 4 Printing Using Other Applications 1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare printer dock software is installed (see 2 3 4 5 Installing the Software, page 21), and the printer dock is connected to your computer (see Connecting to a Computer, page 25). Open the pictures you wish to print in the application from which you want to print.
urg_00170.book Page 29 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 4 On Windows 98/ME operating system: 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. 2 Right-click the Kodak PD4000 printer icon, then select Properties. 3 Click the Printer Options tab. 4 Under Color Control, select Natural or Enhanced. 5 Click OK when complete. On Mac OS X: 1 Make sure the Kodak PD4000 is selected as the current printer. 2 From an application File menu, select Print.
urg_00170.book Page 30 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 4 Status Monitor—Windows system only The Kodak EasyShare printer dock status monitor icon appears in the Windows operating system 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.
urg_00170.book Page 31 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM 5 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. Avoid blocking the back of the printer dock and paper tray exit. Keep power and USB cables away from the paper path.
urg_00170.book Page 32 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 5 Cleaning the Print Head Clean the print head when lines, streaks, or scratches appear on the prints. The head cleaning tool can be used several times but should be replaced when the cleaning pad appears soiled or is no longer effective. Replacement cleaning tools are available. See a retail dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdock. Use the print head cleaning tool to clean the print head. 1 Disconnect the power cord.
urg_00170.book Page 33 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 5 Clearing a Paper Jam If a paper jam occurs, the Paper light blinks red (see Indicator Lights and Buttons, page 10). CAUTION: Do not use force when removing a paper jam. 1 Remove the paper tray. 2 Disconnect the power cord, wait 5 seconds, then plug it back in. NOTE: The printer will reset and eject the paper. If the paper does not eject, try to remove it manually. 3 Replace the paper tray.
urg_00170.book Page 34 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 5 Clearing a Color Cartridge Jam If a color cartridge jam occurs, the cartridge light blinks red. 1 Open the color cartridge door. 2 Pull up on the green lever and remove the color cartridge. 3 Remove the slack in the color cartridge by pushing in on the spool, then rotating the cartridge spool in the direction of the arrow. 4 Reinstall the color cartridge (see Loading the Color Cartridge, page 6).
urg_00170.book Page 35 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 5 Traveling with your Printer Dock IMPORTANT: Protect the printer, accessories, and supplies from high temperatures and dirty environments when transporting. Do not use at the beach. Do not leave in a hot car. 1 Disconnect the power cord and remove all cables. 2 Remove the paper tray from the printer dock, and close the door.
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urg_00170.book Page 37 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM 6 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 Paper does not feed. Paper misfeeds or pulls multiple sheets through the printer. Cause More than 25 sheets of paper are in the paper tray. Action/Solution Check the paper limit line inside the paper tray.
urg_00170.book Page 38 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 6 Printing Problem Paper stops traveling before print is completed. Print is scratched along the length of the print. Cause The removable tabs may be missing, causing the paper to misfeed. The print head may need cleaning. The paper may be dusty or dirty. Print is blank or The paper is loaded light. upside down. The wrong paper is loaded. Print is smudged. There were fingerprints on the print side prior to printing. Print is spotted.
urg_00170.book Page 39 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 6 Printing Problem Print is dark. Pictures are cropped. Cause Action/Solution The captured image is Try re-taking the picture under too dark. better lighting conditions or change the exposure compensation in your camera. 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.
urg_00170.book Page 40 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 6 Printing Problem Nothing happens when you try to print. Cause The AC power cord is not securely connected. The paper tray is improperly installed. The paper tray is empty. The color cartridge is improperly installed. The color cartridge is depleted. Nothing happens when you try to print...from the camera. 40 Action/Solution Check the connections (page 5) and try again.
urg_00170.book Page 41 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 6 Printing Problem Nothing happens when you try to print...from the computer. Cause The USB cable is not securely connected. The Battery Monitor or similar software runs constantly. The print job is paused or held in the print queue. Action/Solution Check the connections (page 25) and try again. Close that software before starting the Kodak software. Access the printer menu for your system.
urg_00170.book Page 42 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 6 Printing Problem Nothing happens when you try to print...from the computer (cont). 42 Cause There are too many applications running on your computer. Action/Solution 1 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer dock (page 25). 2 Close all software applications. 3 Reconnect the USB cable (page 25) to the printer dock.
urg_00170.book Page 43 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 6 Printing Problem Cause Printing is slow. High print head temperature. Action/Solution Make sure the printer dock is not 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. blocked or dirty (page 3). Picture file size is Check your computer large. configuration for memory.
urg_00170.book Page 44 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 6 Problems Transferring Pictures Transferring Pictures Problem Cause Cannot transfer The Transfer button was pictures to the not pressed. computer. The AC power adapter or USB cable is not securely connected. The camera is not properly seated. The camera was removed from the printer dock during picture transfer. There are too many applications running on your computer. The software is not fully or correctly installed on the computer.
urg_00170.book Page 45 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 6 Printer Dock Status Lights Cartridge Light Light Status Light glows steady red Cause The color cartridge is depleted. Excess slack in color cartridge ribbon. Light blinks red The color cartridge is improperly installed. There is a color cartridge jam. Action/Solution 1 Install a new color cartridge (page 6). 2 Press Print to clear error and resume printing. 1 Remove color cartridge, and remove slack (page 6).
urg_00170.book Page 46 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 6 Paper Light Light Status Light glows steady red Light blinks red 46 Cause The paper tray is empty. Action/Solution 1 Load paper (page 8). 2 Press print to clear error and resume printing. The paper tray is improperly 1 Remove the paper installed. tray, check that paper is properly loaded, and reinstall (page 8). 2 Press Print to clear error and resume printing. There is a paper jam. 1 Clear the paper jam (page 33).
urg_00170.book Page 47 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 6 Battery Charging Lights Light Status Cause Action/Solution No lights Camera is not on the printer dock Place the camera on the or is improperly seated. printer dock (page 14) 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 (page 11). Green lights Battery is less than half charged. Camera is on the dock.
urg_00170.book Page 48 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 6 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 repeatedly (page 10). All lights are off There are no pictures in the Take a picture. To camera. change modes, push the Print mode button repeatedly.
urg_00170.book Page 49 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 6 Transfer Light Light Status Light glows steady green Light blinks green Light is off Cause The printer dock is ready for transferring pictures. Pictures are being transferred to the computer. There are no pictures in the camera. The camera is not on the printer dock or is improperly seated. Action/Solution None required. Take a picture. Place the camera on the printer dock (page 14) or readjust the camera placement.
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urg_00170.book Page 51 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM 7 Getting Help Helpful Web Links For help with your printer dock For help navigating through a Windows system-based computer and working with digital pictures To download firmware, printer dock drivers, and EasyShare software For product support on cameras, software, accessories, and more To purchase a full range of digital camera and dock accessories, see a retail dealer of Kodak products or visit http://www.kodak.com/go/printerdock http://www.
urg_00170.book Page 52 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 7 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.
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urg_00170.book Page 54 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 7 Spain/España Sweden/Sverige Switzerland/Schweiz/Suisse Taiwan Thailand UK United States Outside the United States International Toll Line International Toll Fax Number 91 749 76 53 08 587 704 21 01 838 53 51 0080 861 008 001 800 631 0017 0870 243 0270 1 800 235 6325 585 726 7260 +44 131 458 714 +44 131 458 962 For the most up-to-date listings, visit: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/ contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml.
urg_00170.book Page 55 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM 8 Appendix This appendix serves as a resource for technical information about your printer dock.
urg_00170.book Page 56 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 8 Specifications—Printer Dock Color cartridge Width Depth Photo size 3.14 in.(8 cm) 5.21 in.(13.25 cm) 4 x 6 in. (102 x 152 mm) CAUTION: Paper size 56 Do not use inkjet paper 4 x 7.13 in.
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urg_00170.book Page 58 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 8 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.
urg_00170.book Page 59 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Chapter 8 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. Observation des normes-Class B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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urg_00170.book Page 63 Thursday, August 14, 2003 7:20 AM Index jobs, monitoring print, 30 K Kodak contacting, 52-54 EasyShare software, 27, 51 Web sites, 51 Kodak EasyShare printer dock 4000.
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