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Troubleshooting

Basic troubleshooting

 

If you experience a problem with your printer, restarting it will sometimes fix the

 

problem. Turn off your printer, wait five seconds, then turn on your printer.

 

If you are still experiencing a problem, use the following information to troubleshoot

 

your printer.

 

 

 

 

Problem

Possible Solutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printer does not

• Make sure you are using the power cord that came with your printer.

power on

• Make sure the power cord is connected to the AC adapter and is plugged into an

 

 

outlet or power strip, and that the LED on the AC adapter is lit.

 

• Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to the power cord port in the

 

back of the printer.

 

 

 

 

Printer not detected

• Make sure your printer is plugged in and turned on.

 

 

• If you are using a USB cable, make sure:

 

– it is a USB 2.0 high-speed cable.

 

– it is connected to both your printer and your computer.

 

– you restart the computer if the USB cable was disconnected from the printer

 

then reconnected, or if power to the printer was interrupted.

 

• If you are using a wireless connection, make sure:

 

– the Wi-Fi connectivity LED remains lit.

 

– the printer is connected to your wireless network.

 

To check:

 

 

a. On the printer, press

.

 

b. Touch , then touch Network Settings.

 

c. Touch View Network Configuration.

 

Make sure that the Active Connection Type is Wi-Fi, and that the IP Address

 

is not all zeros.

 

 

– your router is transmitting data.

 

– the firewall (excluding WINDOWS Firewall) is allowing the services needed for

 

your printer.

 

 

For additional information, go to www.kodak.com/go/inkjetnetworking.

 

 

Wireless connectivity

For wireless connectivity issues, go to www.kodak.com/go/inkjetnetworking.

 

 

 

Carriage jam

• Open the access door and clear any obstructions.

 

 

• Make sure the printhead and ink cartridges are installed correctly. (The printhead

 

and ink cartridges are installed correctly when you hear them click into place.)

 

 

 

Ink cartridge errors

• Make sure KODAK Ink Cartridges are installed. Do not use non-Kodak brand or

 

 

refilled ink cartridges.

 

 

• Remove, then install the cartridges again. Make sure the cartridges click into place.

 

 

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