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KODAK HERO 4.2
All-in-One Printer
Extended User Guide
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2012 Kodak, Hero, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Specifications subject to change without notice. August 2012
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Table of contents 1 Printer Overview Components.......................................................................................................................................................................1 Control panel.....................................................................................................................................................................2 Using the LCD touch screen ............................................................................
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Table of contents 4 Handling Paper Paper types..................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Paper sizes...................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Envelope sizes ........................................................................................
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Table of contents Copying a photo ............................................................................................................................................................ 66 Using the default settings to copy a photo ...................................................................................................... 66 Adjusting the settings and copying a photo .................................................................................................... 67 Changing t
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Table of contents Printing fax reports.......................................................................................................................................................101 Fax settings report .................................................................................................................................................101 Fax confirmation page.....................................................................................................................
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Table of contents Safety information .......................................................................................................................................................126 LCD screen safety..................................................................................................................................................127 Ink cartridge safety.........................................................................................................................
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4 5 3 2 1 6 1 Printer Overview This printer lets you print, copy, scan and fax pictures and documents. In addition, this printer supports networking, letting you access the printer over a wireless (Wi-Fi) network. Components 9 7 8 21 10 20 11 19 18 17 12 13 16 15 14 1 Paper input tray 11 Memory card slot 2 Paper guard 12 Access door 3 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 13 Printhead with ink cartridges installed 4 ADF tray extender 14 Duplexer 5 Right paper-edge guide* 15 Line in phone port 6 Cont
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Printer Overview Control panel 1 6 2 3 5 4 Feature Description 1 Home button Displays the main menu; toggles between screens 2 Help button Displays context-sensitive help 3 LCD touch screen Displays pictures, messages, and menus 4 Start button Begins copying, scanning, printing, faxing, maintenance tasks, and file transfer 5 Cancel button Stops the current operation and returns to the previous menu, and closes the Help screen 6 Back button Displays the previous screen or the next highest scre
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KODAK HERO 4.2 All-in-One Printer Using the LCD touch screen Home Screen Menu Feature Icon Displays... Copy Document settings and options Copy Photo settings and options View and Print Photos options and settings List of scan to options: Scan to Computer, Memory, USB Flash Drive, Email, and Network Folder. Touching a scan-to option displays settings for that option. The list of forms that you can print from the control panel. Fax options and settings Network settings www.kodak.com/go/aiosu
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Printer Overview Feature Icon Displays... Printer settings Cloud Printing options Maintenance options IMPORTANT: Use only your finger to touch the screen; other objects can damage the surface. • To select a feature, touch the icon. • To view the features, touch an arrow to scroll in that direction. Home Screen Status Icons Two status icons appear on the Home Screen: Ink Levels Wi-Fi Status • Touch the Ink Levels status icon to see ink status information. • Touch the Wi-Fi icon to open the Netw
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KODAK HERO 4.2 All-in-One Printer If an item requires attention, the attention graphic appears on the corresponding status icon. For example, if the level of black ink is low, the attention graphic appears on the ink icon: Touch the icon to display instructions. Touch OK to return to the Home Screen. www.kodak.com/go/aiosupport 5
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Printer Overview Home Center Software KODAK Home Center Software is installed with your KODAK All-in-One Printer Software, unless you choose otherwise. The Home Center icon will appear on your desktop. NOTE: You can choose to install the KODAK AiO Printer Software Essentials, which include the drivers and Printer Tools only. On a computer with WINDOWS Operating System (OS), you can use Home Center Software to: • browse, crop, enhance, and edit pictures • print and scan • make 3D pictures (
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KODAK HERO 4.2 All-in-One Printer Ordering supplies You can order ink cartridges, paper, and accessories online. An Internet connection is required. To order ink directly from Home Center Software: 1. Open Home Center Software. 2. Select Order Supplies (on a computer with WINDOWS OS) or select the Tools tab, then click Order Supplies (on a computer with MAC OS). 3. Select the item(s) you want to buy, then follow the on-screen instructions. To order supplies from the Web: •Ink: www.kodak.com/
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Printer Overview Configuring printer settings NOTE: When you first power on the printer, the LCD prompts you to select the Language and Country/Region. To set or change basic printer settings: 1.Press . 2. Touch , then touch Printer Settings. 3. Touch the following settings: • Date and Time –Touch or to select Year, Month, Day, Hour, or Minute. Touch each setting to change the values; touch when you are done. NOTE: You can also synchronize the printer date and time to your computer using
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2 Networking Your Printer This section explains how to configure or change your network settings. Connecting to a wireless network To connect your printer to an 802.11 wireless (Wi-Fi) network, use the following procedures. Before you connect You need: • a wireless router. • to determine whether your wireless router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). NOTE: If you have specific questions about your router, see your router manufacturer’s documentation for more information. Connecting to a w
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Networking Your Printer The Wi-Fi connectivity LED blinks as the printer searches for available wireless networks within range, then displays the list in order of signal strength. For example: If there are additional networks that can be shown on the LCD, touch or to view them. 4. Touch your network name. If you don’t see your network in the list, or you want to change your network, touch Rescan for Wireless Networks. NOTE: If the name of your network is not listed, make sure your wireles
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KODAK HERO 4.2 All-in-One Printer When the printer is successfully connected, the Wi-Fi connectivity LED will stop blinking and remain lit. The printer with a wireless connection is listed as the name of the printer plus a number (for example, KodakHERO4.2+XXXX) 7. If you haven’t installed the KODAK All-in-One Printer Software: a. Go to www.kodak.com/go/aiodownloads. b. In the results list, click the link for KODAK All-in-One Printer Software for your computer’s operating system. c. Follow th
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Networking Your Printer 5. Select one of two methods of connecting: IMPORTANT: Before you make a selection on the printer, make sure you know where the router's push button is, or where to enter the generated PIN. If necessary, consult your Internet Service Provider or router device manufacturer’s documentation for more information. Pressing a button Entering a PIN NOTE: You will have two minutes to a. Touch Generate WPS PIN. press or select the WPS button. It b. In your wireless router’s s
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KODAK HERO 4.2 All-in-One Printer Setting up an IP Address IMPORTANT: You should only need to set up an IP Address for your printer if you are having a problem connecting your printer to a wireless network. Typically, it is not necessary to set up an IP Address. This procedure is for advanced users who know how to obtain the IP Address for the printer. To set up your IP Address on the printer: 1.Press . 2. Touch , then touch Network Settings. 3. Touch Advanced IP Address Setup. 4. Touch Yes t
