Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One Printer — User Guide


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1 Product Overview

Main components of the ESP 3 All-in-One printer

The graphics below show the printer scanner glass, automatic document feeder (ADF), control panel, LCD screen, and the door to the paper trays.

Number Component Name

1

Scanner lid

2

Control panel

3

Memory card slots and memory card status light

4

USB host port (for connecting PictBridge cameras, PTP cameras, and USB mass storage devices)

5

Paper tray

6

Output tray extender

7

Paper width guide

8

Printer access door

9

USB device port (for connecting to the computer)

10

Power connector

11

Rear cleanout area

12

Scanner glass

13

Printhead

USB Port

You can use the USB port on the front panel of the Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer to connect a PictBridge camera and print pictures directly from the camera. The Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer can access images from most digital cameras.

You can also use the USB port to access pictures on a USB device, such as a thumb drive, and transfer them to your computer.



Status Lights

The following tables provide information on the Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One printer status lights.

Control Panel

Light Status

Cause

Action / Solution

All lights and displays are off

  • The printer is turned off.

  • The printer does not have power applied.

  • Press On/Off to turn the printer on.

  • Ensure that the power cord is properly plugged into the back of the printer.

All lights flash once

The printer is initializing.

None. Allow the printer to finish the initialization process.

All lights are flashing and the On/Off light is flashing amber

The printer has detected an error condition.

Disconnect power for 5 seconds and reconnect power. If the condition persists, contact Kodak for assistance.


Check Color Ink Light

Light Status

Cause

Action / Solution

Check Color Ink light is off

Normal operation. This light should be off when a color ink cartridge has been properly installed and has enough ink to print.

None.

Check Color Ink light blinks every few seconds

The color ink cartridge ink level is low.

Check the ink level in the Home Center or on the printer status monitor (Windows).

Check Color Ink light is flashing

The color ink cartridge needs to be replaced

Replace the color ink cartridge.

Check Color Ink light is flashing rapidly

The color ink cartridge needs attention.

Ensure that the color ink cartridge is installed properly.


On/Off Light

Light Status

Cause

Action / Solution

Off

  • The printer is turned off

  • The printer does not have power applied.

  • The printer needs attention.

  • Press On/Off to turn the printer on.

  • Ensure that the power cord is properly plugged into the back of the printer.

  • Disconnect the power for 5 seconds and reconnect the power. If the problem persists, contact Kodak for assistance.

Steady Green

The printer is properly powered up, on, and ready.

None. You may start printing, copying, scanning, or other tasks.

Flashing Green

The printer is busy.

None. Normal operation when performing a print, copy, scan, or other job request.

The printer is initializing.

None. Please wait and allow the printer to complete the initialization process (about 30 seconds). If the flashing green persists, you may have an issue with the printer. Visit Kodak.com for additional troubleshooting steps or contact your local Kodak Call Center.

The printer is calibrating.

None. Please wait and allow the printer to complete the calibration process (about 5 minutes).

The printer is preparing to print, copy, or scan.

None.

Steady Amber

The printer has detected an error condition.

Disconnect power for 5 seconds and reconnect power. If the condition persists, check the Quantity display for additional codes. Contact Kodak for assistance.Check the status monitor (Windows) on your computer for a message.

Flashing Red

The printer has detected an error condition that needs your attention.

Please check for other lights and follow the instruction for that light.Check the status monitor (Windows) on your computer for a message.


Check Black Ink Light

Light Status

Cause

Action / Solution

Check Black Ink light is off

Normal operation. This light should be off when a black ink cartridge has been properly installed and has enough ink to print.

None.

Check Black Ink light blinks every few seconds

The black ink cartridge ink level is low.

Check the ink level in the Home Center or on the printer status monitor (Windows).

Check Black Ink light is flashing

The black ink cartridge needs to be replaced

Replace the black ink cartridge.

Check Black Ink light is flashing rapidly

The black ink cartridge needs attention.

Ensure that the black ink cartridge is installed properly.


Check Paper Light

Light Status

Cause

Action / Solution

Check Paper light is off

Normal operation. This light should be off when paper is properly loaded in the paper tray.

None.

Check Paper light is flashing red

The paper tray is out of paper, there is a paper jam, or the wrong size paper is loaded.

Load the paper tray with paper, clear the paper jam, or load the correct size paper. Press Copy to continue.


Black and Color Lights

Light Status

Cause

Action / Solution

Color light is on

Indicates a document will be copied in color.

Press Copy Color button to choose color or black and white output.

Black light is flashing on

Indicates a document will be copied in black and white.

Press Copy Color button to choose color or black and white output


100% and Fit to Page Lights

Light Status

Cause

Action / Solution

100% light is on

Indicates a copied document or photo will match the size of the original as long as the loaded paper is the same size or larger.

Press Copy Print Size button to choose 100% or Fit to Page.

Fit to Page light is on

Indicates a copied document or photo will fill the output page with the image, cutting off what won't fit.

Press Copy Print Size button to choose 100% or Fit to Page.


Quantity Display

Light Status

Cause

Action / Solution

1-9

Indicates the number of copies to be made.

Press Quantity to select the number of copies you want to make.

Flashing C

Indicates that printhead calibration must be started.

As needed, load the paper tray with plain paper (Letter-size or A4). Press the Copy button.

Flashing E

The printhead is not installed or not installed correctly.

Remove any ink cartridges that may be installed. Remove the printhead and then re-install the printhead. Re-install the ink cartridges and close the lid. A new calibration sheet will print.



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