Kodak EasyShare Photo Printer 300 User Manual

							Printing from a computer
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Choosing a color mode
Kodak’s color mode feature uses automatic color correction to help you make 
great-looking prints. The Kodak EasyShare photo printer 300 features three color 
mode options:
Enhanced—to get richer, more vivid colors.
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:
1From 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.
2Right-click the photo printer icon, then select Printing Preferences.
3Click the Color Correction tab.
4Select a color correction option, then click OK.
Windows 98/ME OS:
1From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers.
2Right-click the photo printer icon, then select Properties.
3Click the Color Correction tab.
4Under Color Correction, select a color mode option.
5Click OK when complete.
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Mac OS X:
1Make sure the photo printer is selected as the current printer.
2From an application File menu, select Print.
3Select Color Control from the Copies & Pages pop-up menu.
4Select Kodak color.
5Select a color mode option.
Canceling printing 
Windows OS-based computer:
1Double-click the printer icon in the system tray.
2Click the print job you want to cancel.
3From the menu bar, select Document, then select
 Cancel.
Mac OS X:
1In Print Center, double-click the printer icon.
2Click the job you want to cancel, then select Delete.
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5Care and maintenance
General care
IMPORTANT: Disconnect the power before cleaning. Do not use harsh or abrasive 
cleaners or organic solvents on the photo printer or any of its parts.
■To clean, wipe the outside of the photo printer with a clean, dry cloth.
■Support the photo printer and tray by placing it on a 
flat, level surface. Do not block the cooling vents.
■Avoid blocking the back of the photo printer and 
paper tray exit.
■Keep power and USB cables away from the paper 
path.
■Keep the surrounding area vacuumed and 
litter-free.
■Protect the photo printer from tobacco smoke, dust, 
sand, and liquid spills.
■Avoid placing objects on the photo printer.
■Keep the photo printer, accessories, and supplies away from direct sunlight and 
out of high-temperature environments (such as a vehicle parked in the sun).
■When storing paper, do not remove paper that is in the paper tray. Instead, 
remove the paper tray itself, then close the paper tray cover and paper tray door to 
keep out dust and debris.
■Store paper flat.
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Cleaning the paper feed roller
To prevent misfeeds and to make sure your pictures look their best, we recommend 
that you keep the paper feed roller clean. Inspect the roller weekly for debris particles, 
and clean if necessary.
IMPORTANT: 
Unplug the power before cleaning the paper feed roller.
1Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet.
2Remove the paper tray from the photo printer, and leave the paper tray door open.
3 Lightly moisten a lint-free cloth with water.
IMPORTANT: 
Do not use cotton or cotton swabs to clean the paper feed roller.
4Use the moistened cloth to gently wipe clean the 
surface of the paper feed roller. Advance the feed 
roller with your thumb as necessary, and continue 
cleaning.
5Allow the paper feed roller to fully dry before 
reconnecting the power.
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Traveling with your photo printer
IMPORTANT: When traveling, keep the photo printer, accessories, and supplies away 
from direct sunlight and out of high-temperature environments (such as a 
vehicle parked in the sun). 
Consider purchasing the AC power adapter and cord for the region to 
which you are traveling.
1Disconnect the power and remove all cables.
2Remove the paper tray from the photo printer; close the paper tray cover and the 
paper tray door on the photo printer.
3Repack the photo printer in the original packing box, or use a travel bag (sold 
separately).
Purchase an AC power cord, travel bag, and other accessories at a retailer of Kodak 
products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
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6Troubleshooting
When you have questions about your photo printer, start here. Additional technical 
information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software 
CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit 
www.kodak.com/go/photoprinters.
Printing problems
If...Try the following
Paper does not 
feed
(Paper light may 
glow steady and 
On/Off light may 
blink)
IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your photo 
printer. Do not use inkjet paper.
■The paper tray may be empty. Load paper (page 5), re-install the paper 
tray, then press the On/Off button,  .
■Check the paper:
1 Remove the paper tray (page 6).
2 Inspect the paper supply: make sure paper is not damaged in any 
way, or removable tabs have not been detached. Reload with new 
paper if necessary.
3 Carefully "fan" the paper to keep the sheets from sticking together.
4 Reload the paper tray. Do not exceed the fill line.
5 Re-install the paper tray, then press   to resume printing.
■Clean the paper feed roller (page 18).
Multiple sheets 
of paper are 
pulled through 
printer
1Remove the paper tray (page 6).
2Remove the paper supply from the paper tray. Carefully "fan" the paper 
to keep the sheets from sticking together.
3Reload the paper tray. Do not exceed the fill line.
4Re-install the paper tray then press   to resume printing.
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Printer is 
jammed
(Paper light, 
cartridge light, 
and/or On/Off 
light may blink 
quickly)IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your photo 
printer. Do not use inkjet paper.
■If the Paper light is blinking quickly:
1 Remove the paper tray (page 6).
2 Turn the power off for 5 seconds, then turn it back on.
Carefully remove the jammed paper if it does not automatically eject.
IMPORTANT: Check the paper slot on the back of the photo printer for 
jammed paper: 
3 Remove the paper supply from the paper tray. Carefully "fan" the 
paper to keep the sheets from sticking together.
4 Reload the paper tray. Do not exceed the fill line.
5 Re-install the paper tray, then press   to resume printing.
■If the Color cartridge light is blinking quickly, check the color cartridge:
IMPORTANT: The color 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 the Paper light is off before attempting 
to remove the cartridge (see Paper light under Photo printer 
status lights, page 26).
Remove the color cartridge, remove any slack from the ribbon, then 
re-install the cartridge (page 3).
If...Try the following
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Printing stops 
during mid-print
(paper stops 
feeding, and 
Paper light and 
On/Off light may 
blink)IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your photo 
printer. Do not use inkjet paper.
■Check the paper:
1 Remove the paper tray (page 6).
2 Check the paper slot on the back of the photo printer.
3 Remove loose paper from the photo printer. If paper is jammed, see 
page 21.
4 Inspect the paper supply: make sure removable tabs have not been 
detached from the paper. Reload with new paper if necessary.
5 Carefully "fan" the paper to keep the sheets from sticking together.
6 Reload the paper tray. Do not exceed the fill line.
7 Re-install the paper tray, then press   to resume printing.
Print is smudged
■Fingerprints may be on glossy side of paper. Handle paper by the edges 
or by the removable tabs (page 4).
Print is spotted 
■Check to see if the paper is dirty, and use a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the 
paper clean. For excessive dirt or debris, thoroughly clean the paper tray, 
and load new paper (page 5). Check and clean the paper feed roller if 
necessary (page 18).
NOTE:  When storing paper, do not remove paper that is in the paper tray. Instead, remove the 
paper tray itself, then close the paper tray cover and paper tray door to keep out dust 
and debris.
If...Try the following
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Print is too lightIMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your photo 
printer. Do not use inkjet paper.
■Make sure the paper is loaded with the Kodak logo facing down. Reload 
if necessary (page 5).
■Try re-taking the picture with the flash off. See your camera user’s guide 
for details.
■Adjust the exposure compensation on your camera, and try re-taking the 
picture. See your camera user’s guide for details.
■Edit the picture using Kodak EasyShare software on your computer. See 
the EasyShare software Help for details.
Print is too dark 
or is discolored
■Try re-taking the picture with the flash on, or move within the flash range 
of the camera. See your camera user’s guide for details.
■Adjust the exposure compensation on your camera, and try re-taking the 
picture. See your camera user’s guide for details.
■Edit the picture using Kodak EasyShare software on your computer. See 
the EasyShare software Help for details.
■Make sure the photo printer is not placed in direct sunlight or is not 
operating in a high-temperature environment.
■Make sure the cooling vents are not blocked or dirty (page 1).
Pictures are 
cropped
■Change the picture quality setting (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.
■If you are printing from an application on your computer, select the 
proper paper size in print options.
A selected 
picture does not 
print.
■The image file may be corrupt. Review the picture on the camera or 
computer and delete if necessary.
If...Try the following
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Nothing 
happens when 
you try 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). If the Color 
cartridge light glows steady, install a new cartridge.
Nothing 
happens when 
you try to print 
(from PictBridge 
compatible 
device)
■Check the USB connections from the PictBridge compatible device to the 
photo printer (page 8).
■Re-establish the connection: disconnect, then reconnect the USB cable 
from the PictBridge compatible device to the photo printer.
■Make sure there is at least one picture in the PictBridge compatible 
device’s internal memory or memory card.
Nothing 
happens when 
you try to print 
(from computer)
■Check the USB connections from the photo printer to the computer 
(page 13).
■Access the printer menu for your system. Remove check marks next to 
Pause Printing and Offline, if checked.
■Close unnecessary software applications. Disconnect then reconnect the 
USB cable from the photo printer to the computer (page 13).
■Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed (page 10). Install if 
necessary. If you choose Custom installation, make sure to install the 
printer driver.
■Uninstall, then reinstall Kodak EasyShare software (page 10).
■Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements 
(page 10). Upgrade your system if necessary.
If...Try the following
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