Kodak EasyShare photo printer 500 — User's Guide


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4 Using the photo printer with a computer

Connecting to a computer

IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera or other device is NOT connected when you connect the photo printer to the computer.


  1. Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed on the computer (see Installing the software).

  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 printer is connected for the first time. See your computer documentation for details.

If a Kodak Wi-Fi® card (sold separately) is inserted the first time the printer is connected, the Add Wireless Printer Assistant may appear. Follow the on-screen instructions.


  4. Mac OS X—

Add the printer to your computer (Mac OS 10.2.8 - 10.3.9)

  1. Open the Finder window, then click the Applications button. (Or open the Applications folder on your operating drive.)

  2. Open the Utilities folder, then double-click Printer Setup Utility.

  3. Click Add.

  4. From the menu, select Kodak printer.

  5. Select the printer, then click Add.

    The printer is added to your computer.

Add the printer to your computer (Mac OS 10.4)

  1. Open the Finder window, then click the Applications button. (Or open the Applications folder on your operating drive.)

  2. Open the Utilities folder, then double-click Printer Setup Utility.

  3. Click Add.

  4. From the list of printers, select the photo printer. Then click More Printers.

  5. From the pull-down menu at the top of the screen, select Kodak printer

  6. Select the printer, then click Add.

    The printer is added to your computer.



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