Upgrading the printer software for Windows | Kodak ESP 7 specification

Chapter 8

Upgrading the printer software - for Windows

You can upgrade the software and firmware in your All-in-One printer with the most recent release available. This requires an Internet connection.

Note: The firmware cannot be upgraded when your All-in-One printer is connected via a network or Wi-Fi. Your All-in-One printer must be connected to the computer with a USB cable in order to perform a firmware upgrade.

1If your connection is via Ethernet, disconnect the Ethernet cable. If your connection is via Wi-Fi, press Menu. Navigate to Network Settings menu and press OK. Select WIFI Radio off.

2Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. The computer must be connected to the internet.

3A pop-up window appears at the bottom right corner of your computer monitor stating “Found New Hardware KODAK ESP 7 AIO, then it will change to “Found New Hardware. Your new hardware is installed and ready to use.”

4Open the Kodak AiO HomeCenter.

5Click the Help button to open the Help Panel.

6Under the General Links, click Maintenance. If there is an update available, you will receive a pop-up window, or you can click on Firmware Upgrade.

7Click OK to upgrade. The printer software will begin to load. Do not turn off your printer while the update is in progress.

8When the update is complete click OK.

9Close the maintenance window. The printer firmware is updated.

10Next you will update the Home Center software, as well as the printer and scanner drivers.

11Under the Web Links on the Help Panel, click on Check for updates.

12If an update is available, download it to your computer.

13When the update is complete, disconnect the USB cable and reconnect your printer to the Ethernet or Wi-Fi network.

14Use the Windows Control Panel to delete the printer from your computer. The USB printer is named: Kodak ESP7 AiO This will remove the USB drivers.

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Contents

All-in-One Printer Page Table of Contents Handling Paper Setting Up Your Printer Copying Viewing and Printing PhotosScanning Maintaining Your Printer Troubleshooting Product and Safety Specifications Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Labeling Help menu options Getting HelpHelp menu Getting answers to frequently-asked questions Contacting Kodak Customer Service & SupportSupport at Kodak.com Support Description Internet Address Printer Overview All-in-One printer features Number Component name Major components of the ESP 7 All-in-One printer Memory cards supported Memory card slots USB host port Number Name Description Control panel layout Color ink level monitor Black ink level monitor LCD screen Using the 4-way navigation buttons Using the control panelAdjusting the control panel position Preview Using the OK button Using the Zoom buttons Using the Menu button Using the on-screen keyboard Using the Start buttonUsing the Cancel button Number Description Using the All-in-One printer menusMenu layout Displays Copy Photo Options Menu structure On/Off Light Printer Power Cord LightStatus lights Memory Card Slot Light Home Center for Windows Wi-Fi Status LightAll-in-One printer Home Center software Home Center for Macintosh Chapter Printer Overview Configuring printer settings Setting Up Your PrinterConfiguring basic settings Selecting a printer location Menu Options Settings Printer settings options Setting your Kodak printer as the default Configuring network settingsConfiguring an Ethernet network connection Networking resources Ethernet setup Configuring a wireless network connection LED Status Description What you need to know before you connect Network Settings options Configuring basic wireless Wi-Fi settingsWi-Fi setup wizard Menu Options Settings / Action Chapter Key/Passphrase Description Security String Connecting to an unlisted network Address or subnet Printer entry format Mask format Setting up an IP address For Windows Verifying network configurationPrinting network configuration For Windows Switching the printer connection typeUSB to Wi-Fi Wi-Fi to Ethernet USB to Ethernet setupEthernet to Wi-Fi For Macintosh USB to Ethernet Setup Setting Up Your Printer Kodak ESP 7 Printer User Guide Handling paper Handling PaperLoading the paper trays Things to keep in mind Handling Paper Loading plain paper Loading photo paper Loading legal size paper Loading envelopes Loading an original for copying or scanning Loading originals Handling Paper Kodak ESP 7 Printer User Guide Viewing and Printing Photos Device Type Printer Slot Configuring photo print settingsViewing photos Print Photos Options Menu Options View Settings / Select Printing photos from a PictBridge camera Printing photos Chapter Printing tagged images Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device Range Printing multiple photosPrinting panoramic photos Zooming and cropping photos Transferring images to a Windows computer Transferring images to a computer Transferring images to a Macintosh computer Simple copying Adjusting copy settingsCopying Copy Document Options Menu Options View Settings Copy Photo Options Preview Yes Save As Defaults Before you start Scanning Simple document scans Simple scanning Scanning multiple originals simultaneously Adjusting scan settingsSimple image scans Scan options General care Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the scanner lid Cleaning the scanner glass Monitoring and adjusting the printers performance Menu Options Select Maintenance OptionsReplacing ink cartridges Printhead Color ink cartridge Black ink cartridge Maintaining Your Printer Replacing the printhead Printhead Color ink cartridge Black ink cartridge Chapter Maintaining Your Printer Upgrading the printer software for Windows Upgrading the printer software for Macintosh Troubleshooting quick start TroubleshootingGeneral troubleshooting Printer fails to power on Corrective Action Device not recognized Multiple paper feed Ink cartridge not recognized No communication with computer Multiple pictures not scanned properly To check the paper No paper feed Printer not responding Paper jam Wrong paper size Transfer pictures failureUser guide on the CD is obsolete Windows Vista troubleshooting Macintosh OS X troubleshooting Envelope printing incorrect Print troubleshooting Picture print smudged PictBridge camera not detectedPicture cropped Poor print quality Picture will not print Print too dark Print skewed or slantedPrint spotted Printing stops Printing slow Scan troubleshooting Copy troubleshootingWhite edges on borderless prints Copy cut off Wired network troubleshooting Network troubleshootingScanned image blank Computer unable to detect the All-in-One printer To check your LAN card Windows Printer not found No TCP/IP Cables are not connected properly To print the network configuration No Ssid Wireless troubleshootingNo IP address with cable modem without a router Ssid is not visible because it is at the bottom of the list Cannot connect to network Weak signal Invalid WEP Key Unsupported authentication or encryption type Invalid WPA Passphrase Another device connected to the access point Photo Printing Features Product and Safety SpecificationsPhoto Printing Features Print Performance Copy Photo Features Copy Document FeaturesCopy Document Features Copy Photo Features Paper Tray Features Scanning FeaturesInk Tanks Connectivity Software Support Physical SpecificationsWarranty Papers Supported System RequirementsWindows PC Macintosh Paper Sizes Supported Safety SpecificationsPaper Sizes for PC and Macintosh computers Parts Power Location FCC Compliance and Advisory Regulatory ComplianceEnvironment IC Radiation Exposure Statement FCC and Industry Canada Canadian DOC Statement German Compliance StatementWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Labeling Computer-to-computer See Ad hoc Glossary Glossary Peer-to-peer network See ad hoc Tagged Images See Dpof Kodak ESP 7 Printer User Guide 109 Glossary 110 Kodak ESP 7 Printer User Guide If you need to call Customer Support Page Numerics Index 107 MAC Address, definition Mac OS Standard format HFS Macintosh Peer-to-peer network See Ad hoc Regulatory compliance Removing a memory device from Vista troubleshooting WPS, definition 120 Kodak ESP 7 Printer User Guide 1K3279