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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.
Right-click the status monitor icon to select one of the following:
Open Status Monitor—displays the current printer status and job progress. 
You can also cancel the current print job (see Canceling Printing, page 31) 
and order supplies online.
Remove Icon from Taskbar—permanently removes the status monitor icon 
from the Windows taskbar (can be re-added by re-installing the software).
About Kodak Status Monitor—displays the version of the Kodak EasyShare 
printer dock 6000 status monitor.
Exit—temporarily disables the status monitor. The icon will reappear upon 
Windows startup.
Canceling Printing 
On a Windows-based computer:
1From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers.
2Double-click the Kodak PD6000 printer icon.
3Select the print job you want to cancel.
4Select Document, then select Cancel.
NOTE: You may cancel the current print job using the status monitor (see 
Status Monitor—Windows only).
On Mac OS X:
1In Print Center, double-click the Kodak PD6000 printer icon.
2Click the job you want to cancel, then select Delete.
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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:
1From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers.
2Right-click the Kodak PD6000 printer icon, then select Printing 
Preferences (in Windows 2000/XP) or Properties (in Windows 98/ME).
3Click the About tab.
4Click Order Supplies.
5Click OK when complete.
NOTE: You can also order supplies by double-clicking the status monitor icon 
in the taskbar (see Status Monitor—Windows only, page 31).
On Mac OS X:
1From an application File menu, select Print.
2Use   to scroll through the available panels and select Printer 
Support.
3Click Order Supplies.
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6Care 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.

Keep the printer dock clean.

Keep the surrounding area vacuumed and 
litter-free.

Protect the printer dock from tobacco 
smoke, dust, sand, and liquid spills.

Avoid placing objects on the printer dock.
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Chapter 6
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 at www.kodak.com/go/printerdock.
Use the print head cleaning tool to clean the print head.
1Disconnect the power cord.
2Open the color cartridge door.
3Push up on the green lever and remove the 
color cartridge.
4Insert the cleaning tool, white pad facing 
up, into the color cartridge slot.
IMPORTANT: Do not touch or remove the 
white cleaning pad on the 
cleaning tool. The cleaning 
tool can only be inserted one 
way. Do not force it into the 
slot.
5Reinsert and remove the tool at least 3 to 4 
times.
6Reinstall the color cartridge (see Loading 
the Color Cartridge, page 6).
7Close the color cartridge door.
3-4x
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Chapter 6
Clearing a Paper Jam

If a paper jam occurs, the Paper light 
flashes red.(see Indicator Lights and 
Buttons, page 9). 
CAUTION:Do not use force when 
removing the paper jam.
1Remove the paper tray.
2Disconnect the power cord, wait 5 seconds, 
then plug it back in.
3The printer will reset and eject the paper. if 
the paper does not eject, try to remove it 
manually.
4Replace the paper tray.
5Press the Print button on the printer to 
resume printing.
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Chapter 6
Clearing a Color Cartridge Jam

If a color cartridge jam occurs the cartridge 
light flashes red. 
1Open the color cartridge door.
2Push up on the green lever and remove the 
color cartridge.
3Remove the slack in the color cartridge by 
pushing in on the spool, then rotating the 
cartridge spool in the direction of the 
arrow.
4Reinstall the color cartridge (see Loading 
the Color Cartridge, page 6).
Cleaning the Printer Dock
CAUTION:Do not use abrasives or harsh chemicals to clean any part 
of the printer dock. Disconnect the power before cleaning.
Wipe the printer dock and the paper tray with a dry, lint-free cloth. 
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Chapter 6
Traveling with your Printer Dock
IMPORTANT: Protect the printer, accessories and supplies from high 
temperatures when transporting.
1Disconnect the power cord and remove all 
cables.
2Remove the paper tray from the printer 
dock, and close the door.
3Protect the paper by removing the 
protective cap from the front of the paper 
tray and placing it on the back of the paper 
tray.
4Repack 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.
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7Troubleshooting
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
ProblemCauseAction/Solution
Paper misfeeds 
or pulls multiple 
sheets through 
the printer.Too much paper is 
loaded in the paper 
tray, or the paper is 
improperly loaded.Reload the paper (page 7), using 
no more than 25 sheets.
The paper tray is 
improperly installed.Re-install the paper tray (page 7).
Paper stops 
during mid-print, 
Paper or 
Cartridge lights 
flash.The paper is jammed. Clear the paper jam (page 35).
The color cartridge is 
jammed.Clear the cartridge jam (page 36).
Paper stops 
traveling before 
print is 
completed.The removable tabs 
may be missing, 
causing the paper to 
misfeed.Remove the paper tray and make 
sure removable tabs have not been 
detached. Reload with new paper if 
necessary (page 7).
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Chapter 7
Print is scratched 
along the length 
of the print.The print head may 
need cleaning.Clean the print head (page 34).
The paper may be 
dusty or dirty.Remove dirty paper.
Print is blank or 
lightThe color cartridge is 
improperly installed.Re-install the color cartridge 
(page 6).
The color cartridge is 
empty.Install a new color cartridge 
(page 6).
The paper is loaded 
upside down.Reload the paper with the print side 
facing up and Kodak logo facing 
down.(page 7).
The wrong paper is 
loaded.Use only Kodak color cartridge & 
photo paper kit PH-40.
Print is smudged. There were 
fingerprints on the 
print side prior to 
printing.Handle paper by the edges or by the 
removable tabs.
Print is spotted  The paper may be 
dusty or dirty.Remove dirty paper.
Printing
ProblemCauseAction/Solution
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