Monitoring and adjusting printer performance | Kodak 5.1 guide

KODAK HERO 5.1 All-in-One Printer

Updating if your printer is connected to a computer with MAC OS

To update the software:

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

2.Open Home Center Software.

3.Select the Tools tab.

4.Click Check for Software Updates.

5.If there are updates, follow the on-screen instructions.

To update the firmware:

1.Make sure 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.Open Home Center Software.

4.Select the Tools tab.

5.Click Check for Printer (Firmware) Updates.

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

IMPORTANT: Do not turn off or disconnect your printer or your computer during the update. Doing so may cause the printer to become inoperable. Your printer will restart during the upgrade.

Monitoring and adjusting printer performance

From the control panel, you can perform tasks to help keep the printer functioning well.

Checking ink levels

To check the ink levels:

1.Press Home.

2.Press to select Maintenance, then press OK.

3.With Check Ink Levels selected, press OK.

The LCD shows approximate levels of ink in the cartridges so you know when it’s time to order replacement cartridges.

NOTE: You can order ink cartridges online. Go to www.kodak.com/go/printingsupplies.

www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport

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Kodak 5.1 manual Monitoring and adjusting printer performance, Checking ink levels, To update the software

Contents

Extended User Guide Kodak Hero 5.1 All-in-One Printer Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY Table of contents Mobile Printing CopyingScanning Maintaining Your Printer Kodak Hero 5.1 All-in-One Printer Components Printer Overview Control panel Feature Description Home Center Software Ordering supplies Configuring printer settings Connecting to a wireless network Networking Your PrinterBefore you connect Connecting to a non-WPS wireless router Listed Not listed If the name of your network is Connecting to a WPS wireless router With Push Button ConfigurationPressing a button Setting up an IP Address Using the LCD keyboard Dynamic Dhcp Manual Static Viewing the network configuration Select Yes, my printer is listed, then click Next Printing the network configurationConnecting to another Kodak All-in-One Printer Select No, my printer is not listed, then click Next Changing from USB to a wireless connection On a computer with MAC OS Select Apple System PreferencesIf your printer is connected to a computer with Windows OS If your printer is connected to a computer with MAC OS Online Printer Management Tool Accessing the Online Printer Management Tool Directly from Home Center Software v7.x or higherOn any printer-supported computer Configuring printer settings Using the Online Printer Management Tool Changing the printer name Adding an outgoing email profile Setting up Scan To Email Online Printer Management Tool Type the User ID and Password for your email account Select Scan To Email Address Book Setting up the email address book Select Scan To Email Email Option Setting options for scan to email Online Printer Management Tool Before you create a network folder profile Setting up Scan To Network Folder Adding a network folder profile Profile Name Folder Path Type Select Scan To Network Folder Scan Settings Setting scan settings for scan to network folder Adding a Google Cloud Print Account Click Register Printer Editing a Google Cloud Print Account Click Claim Printer Now Adding a Kodak Email Print Service Account Click Sign in with GoogleClick Send Test Email to Google Account Changing printer settings for copying and printing Changing Copy Document or Copy Photo settingsSelect Copy & Print Copy Document or Copy Photo Online Printer Management Tool Click Copy & Print Print Photo Changing Print Photo settings Handling Paper Paper typesPaper sizes Envelope sizes Loading paperLoading plain paper Handling Paper Loading photo paper Handling Paper Loading envelopes Automatic two-sided printing PrintingPrinting documents Printing two-sided documents Manual two-sided printing Automatic two-sided printing from a computer with MAC OSManual two-sided printing from a computer with Windows OS Manual two-sided printing from a computer with MAC OS Printing forms from the control panel Printing pictures Viewing pictures on a memory card or USB-connected deviceFinding pictures on a memory card or USB-connected device Front USB port Printing from a memory card or USB-connected device Important Use only one slot or port at a time Using default settings to print a picture Settings Description Changing the settings and printing pictures Print Size Printing tagged pictures Printing panoramic pictures Zooming and cropping pictures Printing from a wireless device Transferring pictures to a computerTransferring pictures to a computer with Windows OS Transferring pictures to a computer with MAC OS Mobile Printing Printing from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch DevicePrinting from a Blackberry Device Printing from an Android OS Device Using the default settings to copy a document CopyingCopying a document Copy Document Setting Description Adjusting the settings and copying a document Copy Document Setting Description Option Changing the number of copies of a document Enlarging or reducing a document Darkening or lightening a copy Copying a photo Using the default settings to copy a photo Copy Photo Option Setting Description Adjusting the settings and copying a photo Setting Description Changing the number of copies of a photo Enlarging or reducing the size of a copy of a photo Darkening or lightening a copy of a photo Before you begin scanning Scanning MAC OS Setting Options Detect Pictures Are saved as separate files Scanning from the control panel Scanning to a computer Scan Settings Description Destination File Scanning to a memory card or USB flash drive Scan Option Settings Description Scan Option Settings Description Scanning to email Scanning to network folder Scanning from the computer Scanning multiple pictures simultaneously Click Printer Scan Settings, then select the Picture tab Select Applications Webscan Scanning from the Online Printer Management Tool Maintaining Your Printer General care and cleaning Cleaning the scanner glass and document backing Maintaining Your Printer Replacing ink cartridges Remove the cap Kodak Hero 5.1 All-in-One Printer Replacing the printhead Kodak Hero 5.1 All-in-One Printer Maintaining Your Printer Kodak Hero 5.1 All-in-One Printer Kodak Kodak AiO Printer Tools To update the printer firmwareTo update the software Updating the software and printer firmware Click Check for Printer Firmware Updates Monitoring and adjusting printer performanceTo update the software To update the firmware Checking paper levels Resetting factory defaults To select View Network Configuration, then press OK TroubleshootingBasic troubleshooting Problem Possible Solutions Troubleshooting Getting help on the Web For more troubleshooting information Status lights Power status lightWi-Fi status light Power light What it means Copy document features Product and Safety SpecificationsSpecifications and features Photo printing features Ink cartridges Copy photo featuresScanning features Paper input tray features Software support Physical specificationsWarranty Connectivity Paper types supported System requirementsComputer with Windows OS Computer with MAC OS Paper sizes supported Plain paper Labels Index card stockPhotos Safety information FCC statement LCD screen safetyInk cartridge safety Regulatory compliance Industry Canada IC Radiation Exposure Statement Canadian statementsEuropean compliance statement German compliance statement Energy Star Qualified All-in-One Printer Warranty Information Declaration of Conformity