Kodak EasyShare G610 printer dock User’s guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.
Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2006 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, ImageLink, and XtraLife are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
Product features Front/top/side view 1 11 10 2 9 3 4 8 1 7 (4-way button) 6 5 7 Paper-tray door 2 Cancel button 8 Paper-tray chamber 3 OK/Print button 9 Transfer status light 4 Transfer button 10 Camera connector 5 Paper tray 11 Camera battery status light 6 Paper-tray cover www.kodak.
Product features Back/top/side view 1 2 3 7 ii 6 4 5 1 USB connector (to computer) 5 Color cartridge (shown installed) 2 Power connector (DC-in) 6 Cartridge-release tab 3 Cooling vent 7 Cartridge door 4 Paper path slot www.kodak.
Table of contents 1 1 Getting started ......................................................................................1 Finding a location for your printer dock.......................................................... 1 Handling and storing the cartridge and paper ................................................ 1 Attaching the custom camera insert............................................................... 2 Connecting the power...................................................................
Table of contents Canceling printing....................................................................................... 24 6 Maintenance and firmware upgrade ...................................................25 Maintaining your printer dock...................................................................... 25 Cleaning the paper-feed rollers.................................................................... 26 Transporting your printer dock..........................................................
1 Getting started Finding a location for your printer dock ■ Place the printer dock on a flat, clean, dust-free surface, in a dry location, and out of direct sunlight. 5 in. (12.7 cm) ■ Allow at least 5 in. (12.7 cm) clearance from the back of the printer dock for paper travel. ■ For proper ventilation, make sure the top and back of the printer dock are not blocked. ■ When connecting power or USB cables, keep the cables clear of the paper path to the front and rear of the printer dock.
Getting started Paper ■ ■ To avoid fingerprints on the paper, handle it by the edges. Do not touch the glossy side of the paper. ■ To store paper, remove the tray and close the cover and door to keep out dust and debris. Store paper flat. Keep the paper away from direct sunlight and out of high-temperature environments (such as a vehicle parked in the sun). Attaching the custom camera insert IMPORTANT: Use the custom insert that came with your digital camera to dock the camera.
Getting started 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. 1 Make sure your camera is not docked on the printer dock. 2 Connect the AC power cord to the AC power adapter, then to the back of the printer dock. NOTE: The AC power adapter included with your printer dock may not require assembly and may be different from the one shown.
Getting started Loading the cartridge and paper IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & photo paper kits with the symbol. Do not use inkjet paper. Reload a new cartridge or more paper when prompted on your docked camera or computer screen. (Kodak color cartridge & photo paper kits are sold separately at a retailer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories.) Cartridge: See Handling and storing the cartridge on page 1. To load the cartridge: 1 Open the cartridge door.
Getting started Paper: IMPORTANT: Do not fill the paper tray above the paper-limit line, , inside the paper tray (maximum 30 sheets). To avoid fingerprints, do not touch the glossy side of the paper (see page 2). To load the paper: 1 Open the paper-tray cover. www.kodak.com/go/support 2 Load the paper, logo side down. 3 Close the paper-tray cover.
Getting started Inserting and removing the paper tray Inserting the paper tray 1 Open the paper-tray door. 2 Insert the paper tray into the chamber until it snaps into place. Removing the paper tray Reload the paper tray when prompted on your docked camera or computer screen. ■ Pull the paper tray out to remove it. ■ When storing or traveling with your printer dock, close the paper-tray door and paper-tray cover, then slide the cover forward to keep out dust and debris. 6 www.kodak.
2 Setting up your digital camera Docking and charging the camera Docking your digital camera lets you make prints directly from the camera, transfer pictures from the camera to the computer, and charge the camera battery. This printer dock is ImageLink print-system compatible. You can dock not only Kodak EasyShare digital cameras, but other brands of ImageLink system-compatible digital devices. NOTE: Not all cameras are compatible for charging on the G610 printer dock.
Setting up your digital camera Charging the camera ■ Make sure your printer dock power is connected (see page 3), and your camera is docked (see page 7). ■ The Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery or Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery in your camera charges up to 3 hours. Camera battery status light on printer dock: Amber = Battery is charging Steady green = Battery charging is complete You may leave the camera on the printer dock to maintain the charge.
Setting up your digital camera Refreshing the Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable camera battery IMPORTANT: The battery refresh feature is intended for use with the Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery KAA2HR only. Li-Ion batteries do not require refreshing. Battery status light - green, when charging is complete. 8 hours for full refresh NOTE: If you are getting fewer than 20 pictures per charge, you may need to refresh the battery.
Setting up your digital camera Best camera setting for 4 x 6 inch (10 x 15 cm) prints Before taking pictures, change the Picture-size setting or resolution on your digital camera to (3:2). This ensures that the pictures you take are proportional to the printer-dock paper, preventing unwanted cropping of your pictures. See your Kodak EasyShare digital camera user’s guide for more information. 10 www.kodak.
3 Printing without a computer IMPORTANT: Wait until printing is complete before you remove the paper, paper tray, or the camera. Failure to do so can cause paper misfeeds or jams. Printing from your digital camera 1 Take a picture with your camera (see your camera user’s guide). 2 Place the camera on the printer dock (see page 7). The current or most recent picture appears on the camera screen. To print the current picture, press (OK/Print button).
Printing without a computer The paper cycles four times during the printing process. The first three passes apply layers of yellow, magenta, and cyan colors to the print, and the fourth pass applies the Kodak XtraLifeTM coating that protects and preserves the image. IMPORTANT: Do not pull out the print. The printer dock automatically ejects the finished print after the fourth pass. Selecting pictures on your camera for printing NOTE: The following procedure pertains to Kodak EasyShare digital cameras.
Printing without a computer Printing tagged pictures If your camera or memory card contains pictures tagged for printing (see page 12 for your camera user’s guide), the printer dock gives you the option to print tagged pictures first. A message appears on your docked camera screen indicating that tagged pictures have been found: To print tagged pictures—press (OK/Print button). The Tagged Print screen appears. Press on your printer dock to make your selection, then press (OK/Print button).
Printing without a computer Changing the printed picture layout 1 Follow the steps to print from your digital camera (see page 11). NOTE: You can only change the picture layout if your camera is docked (see page 7). 2 Press on your printer dock to highlight Layout. 3 Press to change the picture layout. Picture Layout setting Number and size of prints per sheet 1-up (full photo) One 4 x 6 in. (102 x 152 mm) picture 2-up Up to two 3 x 4 in.
Printing without a computer To change the default picture layout: Select another picture layout, then press and hold (OK/Print button) for 5 seconds. The selected picture layout appears on the docked camera screen and becomes the default layout. To print different pictures on the same sheet: ■ ■ Select one copy of each picture on your docked camera (see page 11) or on your camera prior to docking (see page 12).
Printing without a computer Reducing red eye in your prints Your printer dock automatically detects and corrects red eye in your subjects before you print your pictures. ■ Red-eye reduction is applied to images that were captured using the flash on your digital camera. ■ You can set red-eye reduction default to always being on or off. ■ Printing time may slightly increase when using red-eye reduction.
4 Installing software Installing the software 1 Close all open software applications before starting the installation. If prompted, select Allow Kodak EasyShare software access to the Internet. When installing from the Kodak Web site, do not close the program called WinZip. 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software: Windows OS—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.
Installing software IMPORTANT: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your printer dock and software. This lets you receive information regarding software updates and registers some of the products included with the printer dock. You must be connected to your Internet service provider to register electronically. To register later, visit www.kodak.com/go/register. 5 If prompted, restart the computer.
5 Using the printer dock with a computer Connecting to a computer IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT docked when you connect the printer dock to the computer. 1 Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed on the computer (see page 17). 2 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable (included) into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer documentation for details. 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the square USB connector. www.kodak.
Using the printer dock with a computer Transferring pictures from your digital camera 1 Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed (see page 17), and the printer dock is connected to your computer (see page 19). 2 Place the camera on the printer dock (see page 7). 3 Press the Transfer button, , on the printer dock. Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer and the printer dock Transfer light blinks green. 4 Use Kodak EasyShare software to transfer pictures from the camera to your computer.
Using the printer dock 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. To install your Kodak EasyShare software, see page 17. If there are no pictures on your computer, use the printer dock to transfer pictures from your camera or memory card before printing (see page 20).
Using the printer dock with a computer Printing with other applications 1 Make sure the printer driver is installed (see page 17), and the printer dock is connected to your computer (see page 19). 2 Open the pictures in the application from which you want to print. 3 Access the printer settings by selecting Print or Page Setup from the File menu (depending on your application and operating system). 4 Make sure the printer dock is selected as the current printer.
Using the printer dock with a computer Choosing a color mode You have two color-correction options to help you make great-looking prints: Natural—to get great, natural color for everyday picture-making. None—to disable automatic color correction. To change the color mode: Windows 2000/XP OS: 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. NOTE: Depending on your Start menu configuration, you may need to select Printers and Faxes from the Control Panel.
Using the printer dock with a computer Canceling printing Windows 2000/XP OS: 1 Double-click the printer icon in the system tray. 2 Click the print job you want to cancel. 3 Select Document, then select Cancel. Mac OS X 10.3 or higher: 1 In Print Center, double-click the printer icon. 2 Click the print job you want to cancel, then select Delete. 24 www.kodak.
6 Maintenance and firmware upgrade Maintaining your printer dock IMPORTANT: 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. For fingerprints, dampen a clean, soft cloth with a mild cleaning solution, then gently wipe the printer dock surface. ■ Support the printer dock and tray by placing it on a flat, level surface.
Maintenance and firmware upgrade Cleaning the paper-feed rollers To prevent misfeeds and to make sure your prints look their best, inspect the paper-feed rollers weekly for debris particles, and clean, if necessary. IMPORTANT: Unplug the power before cleaning the paper-feed rollers. 1 Remove the paper tray from the printer dock, and leave the paper tray door open. 2 Lightly moisten a lint-free cloth with water. (Do not use cotton swabs, harsh or abrasive cleaners, or organic solvents.
Maintenance and firmware upgrade Transporting your printer dock IMPORTANT: Keep the printer dock, accessories, and supplies away from direct sunlight and out of high-temperature environments (such as a vehicle parked in the sun). Before you pack your printer dock: ■ Remove the camera, paper tray, and cables Close the paper-tray door on the printer dock and the paper-tray cover, then slide the cover forward to keep out dust and debris. (See page 5.
7 Troubleshooting For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/g610support and select Interactive Troubleshooting and Repairs. Select FAQs to learn how to perform a Diagnostic test (identifies common problems). Printing problems If... Try the following Paper does not Clean the paper-feed rollers: feed 1 Remove the paper tray from the printer dock, and leave the paper-tray door open. 2 Lightly moisten a lint-free cloth with water.
Troubleshooting If... Try the following Multiple sheets IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits (with symbol) for your printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. of paper are pulled through 1 Remove the paper tray (page 6). printer 2 Remove the paper supply from the tray. Carefully “fan” the paper to keep the sheets from sticking together. 3 Reload the paper tray (page 5). 4 Re-install the paper tray, then press www.kodak.com/go/support to resume printing.
Troubleshooting If... Try the following After installing a new color cartridge, the following error message appears: “Empty cartridge. Replace color cartridge, then press Print”. (The printer does not recognize the color cartridge) 1 2 3 4 5 Open the cartridge door. Push up on the green cartridge-release tab. Remove the cartridge. Reinsert the cartridge. Press Print. If the error message reappears: ■ Repeat steps 1-3 above, then clean the cartridge sensor with a dry lint-free cloth.
Troubleshooting If... Try the following Printer is jammed (Paper or color-cartridge jam message appears on the camera or computer) IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits (with symbol) for your printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. 1 Remove the paper tray (page 6). 2 Remove the paper supply from the tray. Carefully "fan" the paper to keep the sheets from sticking together (see page 29). 3 Reload (page 5), then re-insert the paper tray (page 6).
Troubleshooting If... Try the following Printing stops IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits (with symbol) for your printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. during mid-print (paper stops ■ Check the power connection. feeding) ■ Check the paper: 1 Remove the paper tray (page 6). 2 Check the paper slot on the back of the printer dock. 3 Remove loose paper from the printer dock. If paper is jammed, see page 31.
Troubleshooting If... Try the following Print is too light or underexposed IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits (with symbol) for your printer dock. Do not use inkjet paper. ■ Load the paper with the Kodak logo facing down. Reload the paper, if ■ ■ ■ ■ necessary (page 5). Turn the flash off, then take the picture. See your camera user’s guide for details. Adjust the exposure compensation on the camera, then take the picture. See your camera user’s guide for details.
Troubleshooting If... Try the following Pictures are cropped ■ Change the picture size or resolution on your digital camera to 3:2. See your camera user’s guide for details. ■ Adjust cropped pictures using Kodak EasyShare software on your computer. ■ Select the proper paper size in print options if you are printing from an application on your computer. NOTE: Cropping may vary depending on the selected picture size (page 15). A selected ■ The image file may be corrupt.
Troubleshooting If... Try the following Nothing ■ Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements. Upgrade your system, if necessary (see Helpful links, page 40). happens when you try to print ■ Check the USB connections from the printer dock to the computer (page 19). (from computer) ■ The computer may be transferring pictures. Cancel the transfer (page 20), then try to print again. ■ Close unnecessary software applications.
Troubleshooting If... Try the following Unable to remove color cartridge IMPORTANT: The cartridge may lock in place if there is a paper error. Do not attempt to remove the cartridge without first clearing the paper error. Make sure there are no paper error messages on your camera or computer screen before attempting to remove the cartridge. ■ Reload or fill the paper tray (page 5). ■ Clear paper jam (see page 31). ■ Disconnect then reconnect the power.
Troubleshooting Transfer/communication problems If... Try one or more of the following , on the printer dock. Nothing happens ■ Press the Transfer button, when you try to ■ Check the power and USB connections from the printer dock to the transfer pictures to computer (page 19). the computer ■ Reseat the camera on the printer dock (page 7). ■ Close unnecessary software applications and minimize remaining application windows. Follow any messages on the screen that may have been hidden by other windows.
Troubleshooting Printer-dock-status lights Camera battery light Light status Cause Action/solution Light is off Camera not properly seated on connector. Reseat the camera on the printer dock (page 7). Unrecognized battery type installed, or camera does not support charging. Install a Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery or Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery. See your camera user’s guide for battery compatibility and other charging options. AC power cord not connected.
Troubleshooting Transfer light Light status Cause Action/solution Light glows green Printer dock ready for transferring pictures. None required. Light blinks green Pictures transferred to the computer. None required. After transferring pictures, the transfer light continues to blink green until either the camera is removed, the Transfer button is pressed again, or the connection is no longer available. Light is off No pictures in camera or on memory card. None required. Camera not docked.
8 Getting help Helpful links Printer dock Email, write, or phone Kodak www.kodak.com/go/contact Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/g610support Purchase full range of digital camera and www.kodak.com/go/accessories dock accessories. Download latest printer dock software, www.kodak.com/go/printerdockdownlo firmware and drivers ads See online tutorials www.kodak.com/go/howto Software Get information on EasyShare software www.kodak.
Getting help NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support.
9 Appendix Printer dock specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdocks.
Appendix Printer dock specifications Print size 4 x 6 in. (102 x 152 mm) Paper size 4 x 6 in. (102 x 152 mm) Picture resolution 300 ppi, continuous tone Important safety instructions CAUTION: Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Kodak AC adapters and battery chargers are intended for indoor use only.
Appendix ■ Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support. ■ In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact your local health provider. For additional health-related information, contact your local Kodak customer support. ■ Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Visit www.kodak.com/go/kes.
Appendix 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). Visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdockdownloads. Additional care and maintenance ■ Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact with the painted surface of the printer dock.
Appendix Limited Warranty Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories ("Products"), excluding batteries, to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be required with any request for warranty repair. Limited warranty coverage Warranty service is only available from within the country where the Products were originally purchased.
Appendix Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this warranty. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product, and disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date or such longer period as required by law.
Appendix Regulatory information FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare G610 printer dock 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.
Appendix Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Australian C-Tick N137 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling In the European Union, do not discard the product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact your local authorities or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle for recycling program information.
1 Index A AC power adapter & cord, connecting, 3 accessories & supplies, ordering, 40 attaching custom camera insert, 2 B battery charging lights, 38 extending life, 44 button print, i red eye reduction, 16 transfer, i C cable AC power adapter & cord, 3 USB, 19 camera connector, i preparing for use with printer dock, 7 printing from, 11 tagging pictures for printing, 12 transferring pictures from, 20 Canadian compliance, 49 canceling printing, 16, 24 care & maintenance general, 45 paper feed roller, 26 car
Index H help software, 40 troubleshooting, 28 web links, 40 I insert, custom camera, 2 inserting paper tray, 6 installing software, 17 J Japanese compliance, 49 K Kodak EasyShare software help, 40 installing, 17 printing with, 21 Kodak web sites, 40 L layout. See picture size light red eye reduction, 16 lights battery charging, 38 print, i, 39 status, 38 transfer, i M Macintosh OS www.kodak.
Index printer dock maintenance, 25 turning on/off, 3 printer dock firmware upgrading, 27 printer dock storage, 25 printer driver installing, 17 updating, 40, 45 printing canceling, 16, 24 from a computer, 21 from applications, 22 from docked camera, 11 print order, 13 problems, 28 reducing red eye, 16 tagged pictures from computer, 21 tagging pictures for, 12 with Kodak EasyShare software, 21 Q quality reducing red eye, 16 R red eye automatic reduction of, 16 button/light, 16 regulatory information Canadia
Index cable, 19 connector (from device), i connector (to computer), ii, 19 V VCCI compliance, 49 W warranty, 46 Windows OS installing software on, 17 www.kodak.
