Maintaining Your Printer
62 Kodak ESP 7 Printer User Guide
Maintenance Options
Your Kodak printer uses separate black and color ink cartridges. The ink levels are shown
on the control panel and in the printer software.
1Make sure the printer is turned on.
Menu Options Select
Check Ink Levels OK
Check Paper Levels OK
Nozzle Check OK
Printhead Alignment OK
Clean Printhead OK
Print Test Page OK
Format Memory Card OK
Warning: Formatting will erase all the data on a memory card.
Tip: A printhead alignment and a check of the inkjet nozzle can also be initiated
from the Home Center software.
Windows: Open the Home Center Help panel by clicking Help on the Home
Center window, as needed. Click Maintenance, and then click Nozzle Check or
Printhead Alignment.
Macintosh: Open Home Center window from the dock, and click Maintenance,
and then click Nozzle Correction or Printhead Alignment.
Caution: For the best quality prints, store ink cartridges in locations where the
temperature does not exceed 85°F (30°C).
Warning: Use genuine Kodak ink cartridges to ensure best results and avoid
printhead damage not covered under warranty. Third-party ink cartridges may not
work with your printer.