Updating the software and printer firmware | Kodak 2100 manual

Maintaining Your Printer

Updating the software and printer firmware

Using the latest software and firmware helps ensure optimal performance of your printer.

NOTE: Firmware is the software that runs on your printer.

Although there is a background check for software and firmware updates, you may update manually using the following procedure.

Updating manually if your printer is connected to a computer with WINDOWS OS

To update the software:

1.Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet.

2.Select Start > All Programs > Kodak > Kodak AiO Printer Tools.

3.Under Printer Resources, click Check for Software Updates to check whether software updates are available.

4.If there are updates, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

To update the firmware:

1.Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet.

2.Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable or wirelessly (if not currently connected).

3.Select Start > All Programs > Kodak > Kodak AiO Printer Tools.

4.Make sure that KodakESP2150+xxxx - Connected (or a similar name with Connected) appears in the lower left corner of the Printer Tools window.

NOTE: If KodakESP2150+xxxx - Connected does not appear in the lower left corner, click Select, then click Refresh List and choose your printer from the list; click Install KODAK Printer and follow the on-screen instructions.

5.Under Printer Resources, click Check for Printer (Firmware) Updates.

6.If there are updates, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

IMPORTANT: Do not turn off or unplug your printer or your computer during the update. Doing so may cause the printer to become inoperable. If the printer is connected wirelessly, make sure you have a stable connection when you perform the update.

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Contents

Kodak ESP Office 2100 Series Extended User GuidePage Table of contents Faxing CopyingScanning Troubleshooting Maintaining Your Printer Product and Safety Specifications Printer Overview Components Feature Control panel Home Center Software Configuring printer settings Ordering supplies Online Printer Management Tool Accessing the Online Printer Management Tool Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a non-WPS wireless routerNetworking Your Printer Before you connect Networking Your Printer Connecting to a WPS wireless router Push Button Configuration Entering a PIN With Push Button Configuration Setting up an IP address Dynamic Dhcp Manual Static Changing the printer name Viewing the network configurationPrinting the network configuration Select Yes, my printer is listed, then click Next Connecting to another Kodak All-in-One PrinterSelect No, my printer is not listed, then click Next If your printer is connected to a computer with Windows OS Changing from USB to a wireless connectionOn a computer with MAC OS Select Apple System Preferences If your printer is connected to a computer with MAC OS Paper sizes Handling PaperPaper types Envelope sizes Loading paper Loading plain paper Loading photo paper Loading envelopes Using the scanner glass Loading originals Using the Automatic Document Feeder ADF Printing two-sided documents PrintingPrinting documents Printing two-sided documents from a computer with MAC OS Printing pictures Printing forms Viewing pictures on a memory card or USB-connected device Finding pictures on a memory card or USB-connected device Printing from a memory card or USB-connected device Memory Stick Using default settings to print a picture Changing the settings and printing pictures Settings Description Find Photos Printing panoramic pictures Printing from a wireless device Printing tagged pictures Transferring pictures to a computer Transferring pictures to a computer with Windows OSTransferring pictures to a computer with MAC OS Press Start Black or Start Color Using the default settings to copy a document Adjusting the settings and copying a documentCopying Loading originals for copying Original so that the copy fits on Darkening or lightening a copy Changing the number of copies of a documentEnlarging or reducing a document Using the default settings to copy a photograph Adjusting the settings and copying a photographCopy Photo Option Settings Description Copying a photograph Photo Paper Quality Automatic Darkening or lightening a copy of a photograph Changing the number of copies of a photographEnlarging or reducing a photograph Scanning Before you begin scanning Setting Options Scanning Adding a profile and address book for Scan To Email Scanning Adding a profile for Scan To Network Folder Scanning Loading originals for scanning Type a Profile Name and a Folder Path Scanning from the computer Scanning multiple pictures simultaneously Scanning from the control panel Scan Option Settings Description Control panel, Scanning from the Online Printer Management Tool Printer control panel, Connecting the printer for faxing FaxingBefore you begin faxing Selecting the country/region Or Cable telephone Other end into the wall phone jackPhone jack Faxing Determining whether your phone line is dedicated or shared If you share the line with an answering machine or telephone If you have an answering service Entering fax sender information Setting fax options Fax Option Settings Description Select Yes to disable call waiting, then Start Black or Start Color Black or Start Color Setting the answer mode auto answer or manual Using symbols in phonebook entriesSymbol Description Response by fax Working with the phonebook Editing a phonebook entry Adding a new phonebook entryPress Phonebook Deleting a phonebook entry Loading originals Preparing a fax for transmissionPrinting a fax cover Sending a fax Changing resolution and brightnessUsing the phonebook to send a fax Using Quick Dial to send a fax Using the numeric keypad to send a faxUsing the Redial button to send a fax Receiving a fax Receiving a fax manually Fax settings reportPrinting fax reports Canceling a fax Fax confirmationFax activity log Press to select Print Fax Conf. General care and cleaning Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the scanner glass and document backing Maintaining Your Printer Replacing ink cartridges Maintaining Your Printer Kodak ESP Office 2100 Series All-in-One Printer To update the software To update the firmwareUpdating the software and printer firmware Select Start All Programs Kodak Kodak AiO Printer Tools Click Check for Software Updates Click Check for Printer Firmware Updates Checking ink levels Monitoring and adjusting printer performanceResetting factory defaults Replacing the printhead Maintaining Your Printer Remove the plastic protective cap Maintaining Your Printer Problem Possible Solutions TroubleshootingBasic troubleshooting Troubleshooting For more troubleshooting information Getting help on the Web Power light Wi-Fi connectivity LEDPower light What it means Status lights Product and Safety Specifications Features and SpecificationsPhoto printing features Print performance Scanning features Copy document featuresCopy photo features Faxing features and specifications Paper input trayAutomatic Document Feeder ADF for originals Ink cartridges Software support Physical specificationsWarranty Minimum System requirements Computer with Windows OSComputer with MAC OS Computer Minimum Paper types supported Paper sizes supported Photos 4 x 6 in. / 10 x 15 cm 4 x 7 in. / 10 x 18 cm Safety information LCD screen safety Ink cartridge safetyRegulatory compliance FCC statement Canadian statements European compliance statementGerman compliance statement Industry Canada IC Radiation Exposure Statement Warranty Information Reach Article 33 declarations Power supply informationLimited Warranty Energy Star Qualified Your Rights Limited Warranty CoverageLimitations Declaration of Conformity Outside the United States and Canada Index Ink cartridges, replacing, 79-81 ink levels Printhead, location, 9 printing Reminder list, printing, 33 replacing Electronics Industry Alliance, 76 Energy Star program