Kodak EasyShare Photo Printer 300 User Manual

Printing from a computer
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Choosing a color mode
Kodak’s color mode feature uses automatic color correction to help you make 
great-looking prints. The Kodak EasyShare photo printer 300 features three color 
mode options:
Enhanced—to get richer, more vivid colors.
Natural—to get great, natural color for everyday picture-making.
None—to disable automatic color correction.
To change the color mode:
Windows 2000/XP OS:
1From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers....

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Mac OS X:
1Make sure the photo printer is selected as the current printer.
2From an application File menu, select Print.
3Select Color Control from the Copies & Pages pop-up menu.
4Select Kodak color.
5Select a color mode option.
Canceling printing 
Windows OS-based computer:
1Double-click the printer icon in the system tray.
2Click the print job you want to cancel.
3From the menu bar, select Document, then select
 Cancel.
Mac OS X:
1In Print Center,...

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5Care and maintenance
General care
IMPORTANT: Disconnect the power before cleaning. Do not use harsh or abrasive 
cleaners or organic solvents on the photo printer or any of its parts.
■To clean, wipe the outside of the photo printer with a clean, dry cloth.
■Support the photo printer and tray by placing it on a 
flat, level surface. Do not block the cooling vents.
■Avoid blocking the back of the photo printer and 
paper tray exit.
■Keep power and USB cables away from the...

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Cleaning the paper feed roller
To prevent misfeeds and to make sure your pictures look their best, we recommend 
that you keep the paper feed roller clean. Inspect the roller weekly for debris particles, 
and clean if necessary.
IMPORTANT: 
Unplug the power before cleaning the paper feed roller.
1Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet.
2Remove the paper tray from the photo printer, and leave the paper tray door open.
3 Lightly moisten a lint-free...

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Traveling with your photo printer
IMPORTANT: When traveling, keep the photo printer, accessories, and supplies away 
from direct sunlight and out of high-temperature environments (such as a 
vehicle parked in the sun). 
Consider purchasing the AC power adapter and cord for the region to 
which you are traveling.
1Disconnect the power and remove all cables.
2Remove the paper tray from the photo printer; close the paper tray cover and the 
paper tray door...

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6Troubleshooting
When you have questions about your photo printer, start here. Additional technical 
information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software 
CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit 
www.kodak.com/go/photoprinters.
Printing problems
If...Try the following
Paper does not 
feed
(Paper light may 
glow steady and 
On/Off light may 
blink)
IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your photo 
printer. Do not...

Troubleshooting
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Printer is 
jammed
(Paper light, 
cartridge light, 
and/or On/Off 
light may blink 
quickly)IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your photo 
printer. Do not use inkjet paper.
■If the Paper light is blinking quickly:
1 Remove the paper tray (page 6).
2 Turn the power off for 5 seconds, then turn it back on.
Carefully remove the jammed paper if it does not automatically eject.
IMPORTANT: Check the paper slot on the back of the photo printer...

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Printing stops 
during mid-print
(paper stops 
feeding, and 
Paper light and 
On/Off light may 
blink)IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your photo 
printer. Do not use inkjet paper.
■Check the paper:
1 Remove the paper tray (page 6).
2 Check the paper slot on the back of the photo printer.
3 Remove loose paper from the photo printer. If paper is jammed, see 
page 21.
4 Inspect the paper supply: make sure removable tabs have not been...

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Print is too lightIMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your photo 
printer. Do not use inkjet paper.
■Make sure the paper is loaded with the Kodak logo facing down. Reload 
if necessary (page 5).
■Try re-taking the picture with the flash off. See your camera user’s guide 
for details.
■Adjust the exposure compensation on your camera, and try re-taking the 
picture. See your camera user’s guide for details.
■Edit the picture using Kodak...

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Nothing 
happens when 
you try to print■Check the power connections (page 2).
■Remove the paper tray, check that paper is properly loaded, and re-install 
(page 6).
■If the Paper light glows steady, load paper (page 5).
■Make sure the color cartridge is properly installed (page 3). If the Color 
cartridge light glows steady, install a new cartridge.
Nothing 
happens when 
you try to print 
(from PictBridge 
compatible 
device)
■Check the USB connections from the...