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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 cord for the region to which you are 
traveling.

1

Turn off the photo printer. Disconnect all cables.

2

Remove the paper tray from the photo printer; close the paper tray cover and the 
paper tray door on the photo printer. Close the LCD so it clicks in place.

3

Repack the photo printer in the original packing box, or use the optional photo 
printer travel bag.

Purchase an AC power cord, photo printer travel bag, and other accessories at a 
retailer of Kodak products, or visit 

www.kodak.com/go/accessories

.

Summary of Contents for 1783794 - EasyShare Photo Printer 500

Page 1: ...Kodak EasyShare photo printer 500 User s Guide www kodak com For interactive tutorials www kodak com go howto ...

Page 2: ...ooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks is under license Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Eastman Kodak Company is an authorized licensee of the CompactFlash trademark Kodak EasyShare and XtraLife are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company P N 4J3801_en ...

Page 3: ...ooth button light 4 Red eye Reduction button light 13 Cancel button 5 Transfer button light 14 Paper light 6 Print button light Left Right Up Down control 15 16 USB device connector Menu button 7 8 SDIO card slot SD MMC Memory Stick xD card slot 17 18 Rotate button Slide show button 9 Paper tray 19 Crop button 12 4 5 9 13 6 1 19 17 11 18 16 15 2 7 8 3 14 10 ...

Page 4: ...support Product features Back top side view 1 Power connector DC in 4 Slot for paper path 2 USB connector to computer 5 Cartridge release 3 Cooling vents 6 Color cartridge installed as shown 7 Cartridge door 2 4 7 6 1 3 5 ...

Page 5: ...out a computer 7 Printing from a card or USB flash drive 7 Printing from a PictBridge compatible device 8 Printing tagged DPOF pictures 9 3 Doing more with your printer 10 Reducing red eye in your pictures 10 Rotating your pictures 10 Running a slide show 11 Cropping your pictures 11 Changing the printed picture size 12 Changing the color mode 14 Checking the donor level 15 Printing tagged prints ...

Page 6: ...logy enabled device 27 Printing and transferring over a Wi Fi wireless network 29 6 Care and maintenance 33 General care 33 Cleaning the paper feed roller 34 Traveling with your photo printer 35 7 Troubleshooting 36 Printing problems 36 Transfer communication problems 42 Wireless network connection 43 Status lights 43 Helpful links 49 Telephone customer support 51 8 Appendix 52 Photo printer speci...

Page 7: ...the top and back of the photo printer are not blocked 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 dust and debris Airborne dirt particles can affect picture quality Allow enough space on all sides ...

Page 8: ... may not require assembly and may be different from the one shown 2 Connect the AC power cord into a power outlet Purchase an AC power cord and other accessories at www kodak com go accessories 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 th...

Page 9: ...e the number of prints you are able to make 3 Slide the color cartridge in label side up with the arrow pointing toward the photo printer Push the cartridge until it clicks into place 4 Close the cartridge door To remove the color cartridge open the color cartridge door then push up on the green lever and slide the cartridge out IMPORTANT The color cartridge may lock in place if there is a paper e...

Page 10: ...t button to clear the cartridge error and resume printing 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 When storing remove the paper tray then close the paper tray cover and paper tray door to keep out dust and debris Store paper flat Keep the paper away from direct sunlight and out of high te...

Page 11: ... sticking together IMPORTANT Do not load more than 25 sheets of paper Use the upper limit line inside the paper tray as a guide to prevent overloading Do not load paper that is missing perforated tabs To avoid fingerprints do not touch the glossy side of the paper 4 Load the paper into the paper tray with the Kodak logo side facing down 5 Close the paper tray cover Purchase Kodak color cartridge p...

Page 12: ...e tray locks into place IMPORTANT To ensure the paper tray fits squarely on the photo printer make sure to keep the paper tray cover all the way open while installing Pull the paper tray out to remove it Close the paper tray cover and paper tray door to keep out dust and debris When the paper tray is empty the Paper light glows steady red After refilling and installing the paper tray press the Pri...

Page 13: ...antities press the Print button To exit without printing press the Cancel button NOTE Do not force a card into a slot Insert only one card into the photo printer at a time If a card is already inserted but no longer detected remove and reinsert it Do not insert or remove a card when the photo printer is transferring pictures Purchase cards and other accessories at a retailer of Kodak products or v...

Page 14: ...s up then down 2 Remove each tab and discard NOTE Remove perforated tabs only after printing Paper missing perforated tabs will not feed properly Printing from a PictBridge compatible device The Kodak EasyShare photo printer 500 offers PictBridge technology which lets you print from a PictBridge compatible device such as a digital camera or camera phone 1 Plug the USB connector from the PictBridge...

Page 15: ...rinting Your camera may let you tag pictures for printing DPOF then print only the tagged pictures See your camera user s guide for details NOTE The following procedure pertains to Kodak EasyShare digital cameras For information on creating a DPOF on other cameras see the camera user s guide 1 Press the Share button Press to locate a picture 2 Make sure Print is highlighted to tag all pictures in ...

Page 16: ...eduction to always on Press and hold the Red Eye Reduction button for 5 seconds The Red eye Reduction light blinks then glows steady Repeat to turn the default to always off NOTE The Red eye Reduction button is disabled when printing from a computer If printing from a computer use EasyShare software Print time may increase slightly when using red eye reduction Rotating your pictures Press the Rota...

Page 17: ... slide show at any time press the Cancel button Cropping your pictures Use the Crop feature to print the best part of a picture NOTE The cropped picture is saved long enough to print it then reverts to the original picture 1 With a card inserted in the card slot or USB device connected to your photo printer press to locate the desired picture 2 Press the Crop button A crop box appears over your pi...

Page 18: ... with 2 up selected 2 copies are printed on one sheet of paper When printing tagged pictures the number of copies that are printed is determined by the setting on your camera or device For example if three pictures on your camera are each tagged for printing one copy and the 4 up option on the photo printer is selected three 2 x 3 in 5 1 x 7 6 cm pictures are printed on one sheet of paper For best...

Page 19: ...icture size option on the photo printer is automatically selected Printing different pictures on the same sheet 1 Insert a card in the card slot or connect a USB device to your photo printer 2 Choose a picture size Press the Menu button Press to highlight Picture Size page 12 then press the Print button Press to choose a picture size then press the Print button 3 Create a print order Press to loca...

Page 20: ...ess to choose a picture size then press the Print button 3 Create a print order Press to locate a picture on the LCD Press to choose the number of prints for each picture 4 When finished choosing prints quantities and sizes press the Print button Changing the color mode 1 Press the Menu button 2 Press to highlight Color Mode then press the Print button 3 Press to highlight a choice then press the ...

Page 21: ...o highlight Tagged Prints then press the Print button 3 If tagged prints are available follow the prompts to print them Checking the wireless settings 1 Press the Menu button 2 Press to highlight Wireless Settings then press the Print button 3 Press to highlight a choice then press the Print button Bluetooth Wi Fi Information about wireless settings is displayed Use to scroll if necessary Changing...

Page 22: ... then press the Print button Picture Size Color Mode Red eye Reduction Reset Defaults The current default for each setting is denoted 4 To change a default setting follow the prompts To reset all settings to the factory defaults choose Reset Defaults Viewing the About screen 1 Press the Menu button 2 Press to highlight About then press the Print button Information about your photo printer is displ...

Page 23: ...Follow the on screen instructions to install the software Select Complete to automatically install the most commonly used applications Select Custom to choose the applications you wish to install IMPORTANT To use the photo printer with a computer you must install the printer driver If you choose Custom make sure the photo printer is selected The printer driver is automatically installed if you cho...

Page 24: ... For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD click the Help button in the EasyShare software Uninstalling the software To remove the printer driver or EasyShare software from your computer use the following procedure Windows OS 1 Open the Control Panel From the Start menu select Settings then select Control Panel On Windows XP operating systems dependin...

Page 25: ...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 on the back of the photo printer NOTE On Windows operating systems a new hardware wizard runs when the printe...

Page 26: ... Kodak printer e Select the printer then click Add The printer is added to your computer Add the printer to your computer Mac OS 10 4 a Open the Finder window then click the Applications button Or open the Applications folder on your operating drive b Open the Utilities folder then double click Printer Setup Utility c Click Add d From the list of printers select the photo printer Then click More P...

Page 27: ... Kodak EasyShare software to transfer pictures from the card to your computer See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details The Transfer light blinks while the pictures are being transferred NOTE With the software installed connecting the photo printer to the computer establishes a new drive connection for the card slot Pressing the Transfer button lets you view copy delete and otherwise manag...

Page 28: ...he USB connector located on the side of the photo printer NOTE If the USB device is already plugged in but no longer recognized disconnect then reconnect it to re establish the connection 3 Press the Transfer button on the photo printer Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer 4 Use Kodak EasyShare software to transfer pictures from the device to your computer See the Kodak EasyShare softwa...

Page 29: ...oto printer is connected to your computer see page 19 2 Click the My Collection tab 3 Select the pictures you wish 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 paper size and print layout then click Print NOTE The Picture Size button on the photo printer is disabled when printing from a computer Set prin...

Page 30: ...5 Change any other settings as needed then click OK or Print Depending on your application and operating system you may first need to return to the main menu and select Print from the File menu NOTE The Picture Size button on the photo printer is disabled when printing from a computer Set printing options in the application from which you are printing Choosing a color mode Kodak s color mode featu...

Page 31: ... Preferences 3 Click the Color Correction tab 4 Select a color correction option then click OK Windows 98 ME OS 1 From the Start menu select Settings then select Printers 2 Right click the Kodak EasyShare photo printer 500 icon then select Properties 3 Click the Color Correction tab 4 Select a color mode option 5 Click OK when complete Mac OS X 1 Make sure the photo printer is selected as the curr...

Page 32: ...Canceling printing Windows 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 1 In Print Center double click the printer icon 2 Click the job you want to cancel then select Delete ...

Page 33: ...er 500 supports OPP Object Push and FTP File Transfer profiles only Check your Bluetooth technology enabled device specifications or contact the manufacturer to see what profiles are supported by your device By default the on board Bluetooth radio is on and ready to receive signals from a compatible Bluetooth technology enabled device To turn the Bluetooth radio off Press the Bluetooth button Pres...

Page 34: ...rinter 1 Make sure the printer driver from the included EasyShare software CD is installed on your computer Then connect the printer to your computer with the USB cable 2 Open the Kodak wireless printer configuration utility Windows OS a From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs b Open the Kodak folder then open the EasyShare printer folder c Select Kodak wireless printer configuration u...

Page 35: ... a Kodak Wi Fi card sold separately into the card slot Then print and transfer pictures using your photo printer on an existing Wi Fi wireless Infrastructure network or print pictures directly to your photo printer over a Wi Fi wireless device to device Ad Hoc network Example of a wireless Infrastructure network Example of an Ad Hoc network ...

Page 36: ...nnection To remove the card push in and release it When the card is ejected pull it out 3 Make sure the printer driver from the included Kodak EasyShare software CD is installed on your computer Then connect the printer to your computer with the USB cable see page 19 4 Configure the printer Wi Fi settings such as SSID and security and add the printer as a wireless printer on your Wi Fi wireless ne...

Page 37: ...puter See Connecting to a computer page 19 Configure the printer Wi Fi settings a Open the finder window then click the Applications button Or open the Applications folder on your operating drive b Open the Utilities folder then double click Print Setup Utility c Select the printer from the list then click Utility d Change Wi Fi settings as necessary to match the settings of your Wi Fi wireless ne...

Page 38: ...asyShare digital cameras only 1 Add the photo printer to your Wi Fi wireless network IMPORTANT Add the printer to the same network as the computer or device you want to print from If you have two or more computers on the same network use the Kodak wireless printer configuration utility on your computer to choose which computer to transfer to For details see the wireless configuration utility Help ...

Page 39: ...oling 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 env...

Page 40: ...ning the paper feed roller 1 Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet 2 Remove 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 4 Use the moistened cloth to gently wipe clean the surface of the paper feed roller Advance the feed roller with your th...

Page 41: ...ord for the region to which you are traveling 1 Turn off the photo printer Disconnect all cables 2 Remove the paper tray from the photo printer close the paper tray cover and the paper tray door on the photo printer Close the LCD so it clicks in place 3 Repack the photo printer in the original packing box or use the optional photo printer travel bag Purchase an AC power cord photo printer travel b...

Page 42: ...RTANT Use only Kodak color cartridge photo 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 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 pape...

Page 43: ...e power Carefully remove the paper if it does not automatically eject IMPORTANT Always 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 Cartrid...

Page 44: ...n 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 Clean the paper feed roller page 34 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...

Page 45: ...er 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 ...

Page 46: ...mpatible 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 19 The computer may be transferring pictures Wait a few seconds then try again Access the printer menu for your system Remove check ...

Page 47: ... cartridge see Paper light under Status lights page 43 Check to see if the paper tray is empty or if paper is missing perforated tabs Reload paper if necessary page 5 then try again Make sure paper is not jammed Clear the jam if necessary page 37 then try again Disconnect then reconnect the power and try again IMPORTANT Upon reconnecting the power the color cartridge may advance to the next pictur...

Page 48: ...s the Transfer button on the photo printer Check the power and USB connections from the photo printer to the computer page 19 Check USB connections between the photo printer and the USB device Close unnecessary software applications and minimize remaining application windows Follow any messages on the screen that may have been hidden by other windows Disconnect then reconnect the USB cable from th...

Page 49: ...Make sure the photo printer is located within the operating range of the Wi Fi wireless network The photo printer network settings are incorrect Using the Wi Fi wireless configuration utility on your computer change the settings to match those of the network See the Wi Fi wireless configuration utility Help for details There is interference in the wireless signal such as a microwave oven Wait unti...

Page 50: ... compatible device is connected None required The Print button is disabled print command is controlled from the PictBridge compatible device To print from another source unplug the PictBridge compatible device Color Cartridge light Light status Cause Action solution IMPORTANT The color cartridge may lock in place if there is a paper error Do not attempt to remove the cartridge without first cleari...

Page 51: ... status Cause Action solution 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 Light is off The paper tray is properly installed and has an ample supply of paper None required Light blinks red There is a paper jam Clear th...

Page 52: ...cessary then press The paper feed roller may be dirty Clean the paper feed roller page 34 Bluetooth button light Light status Cause Action solution Light glows steady blue The Bluetooth radio is on the photo printer is ready to receive Bluetooth signals None required To turn the Bluetooth radio on or off press the Bluetooth button Light is off The Bluetooth radio is off the photo printer is unable...

Page 53: ...ompatible USB device page 8 The camera or compatible USB device is not connected or a card is not inserted The photo printer is not connected to the computer The photo printer is printing in standalone mode The Transfer button is disabled The computer is off Turn on the computer USB device connector light Light status Cause Action solution Light blinks green Slow blink the device is initializing o...

Page 54: ...in 1 card reader or a PictBridge compatible camera or device Card slot light SDIO memory card behavior Light status Cause Action solution Light blinks green Slow blink the internal card reader is initializing or communicating with the printer None required Fast blink there is a card or communication error Remove the card and make sure the card is not write protected or damaged Replace with a new c...

Page 55: ...ed To turn the Bluetooth radio on or off press the Bluetooth button Light is off The Bluetooth radio is off the printer is unable to receive Bluetooth signals Photo printer Get support for your product FAQs troubleshooting information etc www kodak com go printerdocks Purchase full range of digital camera and printer accessories www kodak com go accessories Download latest photo printer software f...

Page 56: ...es more www kodak com go support Get information on Kodak EasyShare photo printers www kodak com go printerdocks Get information on Kodak inkjet products www kodak com go inkjet Optimize your printer for truer more vibrant colors www kodak com go onetouch Register your photo printer www kodak com go register ...

Page 57: ...Hong Kong 800 901 514 Spain 91 749 76 53 Belgium 02 713 14 45 India 91 22 617 5823 Sweden 08 587 704 21 Brazil 0800 150000 Italy 02 696 33452 Switzerland 01 838 53 51 Canada 1 800 465 6325 Japan 03 5540 9002 Taiwan 0800 096 868 China 800 820 6027 Korea 00798 631 0024 Thailand 001 800 631 0017 Denmark 3 848 71 30 Netherlands 020 346 9372 Turkey 00800 448 827073 Indonesia 001 803 631 0010 New Zealan...

Page 58: ... 240 V AC 50 60 Hz via AC power adapter all other countries Consumption while printing 60 watts maximum Print speed Approximately 75 seconds for first 4 x 6 in 10 2 x 15 2 cm print then 60 seconds NOTE Printer may slow down when thermal head needs to cool Print speed is dependent on picture size number of continuous prints and environmental conditions Print options Color black white sepia Size Wit...

Page 59: ...or connection loss CAUTION The Wi Fi card for this device transmits at 15 dBm In France the power level is limited to 10 dBm in outdoor environments per regulations When in France use the wireless functions of this product indoors only Paper size with perforated tabs 4 x 7 25 in 10 2 x 18 4 cm Picture resolution 300 ppi continuous tone LCD 3 5 in 8 9 cm TBD dpi Compatible input devices Memory card...

Page 60: ...is product there are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Do not expose this product to liquid moisture or extreme temperatures Kodak AC adapters and battery chargers are intended for indoor use only The use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to shock and or electrical or mechanical hazards Upgra...

Page 61: ... available in some countries Contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information The photo printer and the AC power adapter contain a small amount of lead in the circuit board Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations Disposal of the color cartridge is not regulated and should not be subject to state or local landfill incineration or recycling requirements ...

Page 62: ...thout proof of date of purchase such as a copy of the original dated Kodak EasyShare digital camera or accessory sales receipt Always keep the original for your records This warranty does not apply to the battery s used in digital cameras or accessories This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak s control nor problems caused by failure to follow the operating instructions in the Kodak...

Page 63: ...hts Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to s...

Page 64: ...1 reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for additional suggestions Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could v...

Page 65: ...card 3F8508 has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency RF Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 The maximum SAR levels tested for Kodak Wi Fi card 3F8508 have been shown to be 0 616 W kg at Body FCC and Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada RSS 210 and FCC Rules Operatio...

Page 66: ...ouncil for Interference from Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual 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 p...

Page 67: ...ce general 33 55 handling storing cartridge 2 handling storing paper 4 paper feed roller 34 traveling with photo printer 35 cartridge See color cartridge CE 59 channels wireless regulations 53 Class B ITE 60 color cartridge door ii 3 handling storing 2 installing removing 3 light i 44 color automatic correction 24 computer connecting photo printer 19 installing software 17 printing from 23 transfe...

Page 68: ...lling 17 printing with 23 uninstalling 18 Kodak Web sites 49 Kodak Wi Fi card See wireless L layout See picture size LCD i light Bluetooth i 27 46 49 cancel i card reader 48 color cartridge i 44 menu i paper i 45 power i print i 43 46 red eye reduction i 49 status 43 transfer i 29 USB device connector 47 M Macintosh OS installing software on 17 uninstalling software 18 maintenance general 33 55 ha...

Page 69: ...e compatible device 8 printing tagged 9 selecting number of copies 9 12 tagging for automatic printing 9 transferring from card reader 21 transferring See transferring pictures power AC adapter cord 2 button i connecting 2 connector DC in ii 2 print button light i 7 43 print order bypassing 9 printing 9 printer driver installing 17 updating 49 54 printing canceling 26 from a computer 23 from appli...

Page 70: ...cations 24 uninstalling 18 upgrading 49 54 specifications 52 status lights 43 supplies accessories ordering 49 support technical 51 T tagging pictures for printing 9 telephone support 51 transfer button light i 29 46 transferring pictures from camera to computer 29 from card reader 21 over Wi Fi network 29 problems 42 traveling with photo printer 35 tray paper See paper tray troubleshooting printi...

Page 71: ... warranty 55 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling 60 Wi Fi See wireless Windows OS installing software on 17 uninstalling software 18 wireless network troubleshooting 43 printing and transferring via Wi Fi 29 Wi Fi card 29 ...

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