Kodak 5500 manual Calibration, Clean Printhead, Replace Printhead

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Printhead

Chapter 8

Printhead

The printhead dispenses the ink from the ink cartridges onto the paper. Printer maintenance involves:

„Calibration

„Clean the printhead

Calibration

The Kodak EasyShare AiO performs a calibration every time you install or replace a printhead. However, you can run a calibration if you are seeing changes in the image quality. Calibration aligns the printheads and performs a nozzle health check to enable high-quality prints.

1Load the main tray or photo tray with photo paper.

IMPORTANT: If you don't have any photo paper, you can use plain paper, but photo paper is highly recommended for calibrations.

2Press Menu.

3Press b until Calibrate Printer is selected.

4Press OK. A new screen appears with Print Calibration Page selected.

5Press Start and follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete the calibration.

Clean Printhead

If you notice a degradation in the quality of prints, the printhead may need cleaning.

1Press Menu to display the Main Menu.

2Press b until Clean Printhead is selected.

3Press OK to go to the Clean Printhead menu.

4Press OK to perform a Basic Clean.

or

Press b to select Deep Clean and press OK to perform a Deep Clean.

Replace Printhead

1Make sure the AiO printer is on.

2Open the printer access door. The carriage moves to a center position.

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Contents All-in-OnePrinter EasyShareUser’s Guide P/N 1K2107 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New YorkEastman Kodak Company Table of Contents User’s GuideTable of Contents MaintenanceScan Support1 Product Overview Main ComponentsControl Panel Layout Status Lights Power Light on Power Cord Action/SolutionLight Status CauseAction/Solution On/Off LightLight Status CauseAction/Solution Photo Tray Status LightLight Status CauseAction/Solution Attention LightLight Status CauseLCD Display Screen Action/SolutionCard Slot Light Light StatusDefault Display Settings Memory Card Slots and USB PortPhotos Supported Memory CardsAutomatic Document Feeder 2 Getting Started Connect PowerInstall the Printhead 7Install the ink cartridges 3Remove the printhead from its bag5Place the printhead into the carriage Chapter3 Black ink cartridge Install Ink Cartridges1 Printhead 2 Color ink cartridge Two-sidedPrinting Accessory Startup To install the Two-sidedPrinting AccessoryMenus Menu Buttonor ` or `or ` or `or ` or `Photo Button Copy Button Scan ButtonFax Button Demo SheetTransfer Photos Configuring Settings Use Print Order if FoundScene Balance Add Date to PrintsButton Sounds Minutes to StandbySet Language Reset All SettingsDate and Time PBX or ISDN Line Fax ConnectionsDSL Line Separate Fax Line no voice Shared Voice/Fax LineFax Line with Modem ChapterUser’s Guide Shared Voice/Fax with ModemGetting Started Chapter Shared with Answering MachineVoice/Fax with Modem and Answering Machine Getting Started User’s GuideChapter Kodak EasyShare 5500 AiO3 Handling and Loading Paper The Scanner GlassLoad Main Tray Load Photo Tray Load Envelopes Load Labels Chapter Kodak EasyShare 5500 AiO4 Print Print Photos from a Camera Print Photos from the Control PanelSee Set Print Layout See Set Number of Prints See Set Color See Set Print QualityIndex Print Print Photos from a Proofsheet Tagged Photos DPOFBluetooth Printing RangeUser-friendlyName PrintingPanoramic photos LayoutsPrint User’s GuideSet Print Layout 3.5x5 Inch Paper 1 per page borderless1 per page bordered 3 per page4x6 Inch Paper Chapter2 per page 9 per page5x7 Inch Paper Print2 per page 9 per page8x10 Inch Paper Chapter2 per page 9 per pageUS Letter Print2 per page 9 per pagePanoramic ChapterA4 Paper Print2 per page 9 per pageA5 Paper Chapter2 per page 9 per pageA6 Paper Print2 per page 9 per pageB5 Paper Index SheetUser’s Guide US Letter/A4 Index SheetPrint 4x6 Index Sheet Setting Print OptionsSet Number of Prints Save Settings Previewing PhotosSet Color Set Print QualityChapter Preview ModeZoom Photos User’s Guide MultiviewPrint 4Press OK to preview the selected photo 5 Copy Copy with Control PanelFit to Page Copy Scale Percent Copy Photo Layout Copy See Set QualitySetting Copy Options Set Number of CopiesSet Color Set QualitySave Copy Settings Previewing CopiesChange Brightness Set PreviewZoom and Crop Chapter Kodak EasyShare 5500 AiOSave Scan Settings 6 ScanScan with Control Panel Scanning PhotosScan to Memory Card Scanning DocumentsScan to Application 2Press Scan to display the Scan menu Scan to FileScan to Application Scan to Memory Card 3Press Scan to display the Scan menuSetting Fax Options 7 FaxFax Functionality Print Fax Cover PageSetting with Control Panel Fax Send OptionsFax Setup Options Save SettingsSet Brightness Answering Machine ModeTo enable or disable Answering Machine mode 2Press b until Fax Settings is displayed1Press Menu to display the main menu 4Press and ` to select Yes or NoRings to Answer Busy Redial AttemptsRedial if No Answer Fax SpeakerCall-Waiting Print Fax Confirmation PageDialing Mode Error Correction Fax SpeedSend a Fax with Speed Dial Sending a FaxSend a Basic Fax Receive Faxes Automatically Receiving a FaxSend a Fax with Phonebook Receive Faxes Manually 8 Maintenance General CareFormat Memory Card Clean the Scanner GlassClean the Scanner Lid Check Ink Levels Print Diagnostic SheetInk Cartridges 3 Black ink cartridge Replace Ink Cartridges1 Print head 2Color ink cartridge 6Slide the ink cartridge into the printhead Clean Printhead PrintheadCalibration Replace Printhead5Remove the old printhead Chapter 10Reinstall the ink cartridges8Place the printhead into the carriage Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage9 Support Contact KodakLimitations Your RightsOutside the United States and Canada ChapterTelephone Customer Support Customer Support Phone Numbers TroubleshootingAiO Fails to Power On Bluetooth Device not Recognized Device not RecognizedInk Cartridge Probable CauseNo Paper Feed Multiple Paper FeedNo Communication with Computer Paper Jam Printer not RespondingCheck the paper If you receive a Printer not Responding messagePrint Troubleshooting Transfer Pictures FailureWrong Paper Size Envelope Printing IncorrectPhoto Print Smudged PictBridge Camera not DetectedPicture Will Not Print Pictures CroppedPrint Skewed or Slanted Print SpottedPrint Too Dark Print Too LightCopy Troubleshooting See Set Copy Quality or Copy SettingsPrinting Stops Slow PrintingScan Troubleshooting See Change Brightness or Copy SettingsCopies too Light or Dark Copy Cut OffProofsheet Scan Unsuccessful Fax TroubleshootingScanned Image Blank Incoming Calls not Answered Fax Tones on Answering MachineAll-in-OneSpecifications 10AppendixComputer Requirements Paper TypesRequirement MinimumSupported Paper Sizes UsageSize TraySafety PowerParts TelecommunicationsRegulatory Compliance LocationEnvironment FCC Compliance and AdvisoryChapter FCC and Industry CanadaCanadian DOC statement Fax Compliance Notice to Users in the European Economic AreaNotice to Users of the German Telephone Network Industry Canada Documentation Requirements Equipment Attachments LimitationsGlossary WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Wi-Fi Wireless FidelityWLAN: Wi-FiLocal Area Network WPA Wi-FiProtected AccessIndex 1K2107 1K2107 1K2107
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