KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Extended User Guide
Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2011 Kodak, EasyShare, ESP, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Table of contents 1 Printer Overview Components.......................................................................................................................................................................1 Control panel.....................................................................................................................................................................2 Home Center Software ...............................................................................................
5 Printing Printing documents ...................................................................................................................................................... 24 Printing two-sided documents............................................................................................................................ 24 Printing forms...........................................................................................................................................................
Table of contents 9 Maintaining Your Printer General care and cleaning .......................................................................................................................................... 57 Cleaning the scanner glass and document backing....................................................................................... 58 Replacing ink cartridges .......................................................................................................................................
Safety information .........................................................................................................................................................79 Regulatory compliance................................................................................................................................................. 81 FCC statement .........................................................................................................................................................
1 Printer Overview This printer lets you print, copy, and scan pictures and documents. Components 2 3 4 5 1 6 14 13 12 7 11 8 9 10 1 Left paper-edge guide* 8 Memory card slot 2 Paper guard 9 Access door 3 Paper input tray 10 Printhead with ink cartridges installed 4 Scanner glass 11 5 Scanner lid 12 Power cord connection port 6 Control panel 13 Output tray extender 7 Wi-Fi connectivity LED 14 Paper output tray USB port * Right paper-edge guide not shown www.kodak.
Printer Overview Control panel 1 10 2 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 Feature Description 1 LCD Displays pictures, messages, and menus; lifts for easy viewing 2 Cancel button Stops the current operation and returns to the menu 3 Home button Displays the main menu 4 Navigation buttons Used to navigate menus and scroll through pictures 5 Rotate button Changes the orientation of the displayed picture 6 Start button Begins copying, scanning, printing, maintenance task, and file transfer 7 Zoom butt
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer 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.
Printer Overview Configuring printer settings To set or change basic printer settings: 1. Press Home. 2. Press to select Printer Settings, then press OK. 3. Press to select one of the following settings: • Date and Time – Press OK, then press to select Year, Month, Day, Hour, or Minute. – Press or to change the values; press OK when you are done making changes. – Press Back to go back to the Printer Settings menu.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Setting your printer as the default printer If you have more than one printer and your all-in-one printer is not the default printer, you may set it as your default printer. IMPORTANT: For all operating systems, if you connect your printer with a USB cable and with a wireless connection, your printer may be listed twice. Be sure to select the correct printer. The name of the printer that ends with a plus and four digits (+XXXX) indicates a wireless connection.
2 Networking Your Printer This section explains how to configure your wireless network settings. Connecting to a wireless network To connect your printer to an 802.11b/g/n wireless (Wi-Fi) network, refer to the following information. 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.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One 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 than can be shown on the LCD, press to view them. to select your network, then press OK. 4. Press If you don’t see your network in the list, or if you want to change your network, select Rescan for Wireless Networks, then press OK.
Networking Your Printer When the printer is successfully connected, the Wi-Fi connectivity LED will stop blinking and stay on steadily. The printer with a wireless connection is listed as the name of the printer plus a number (for example, KodakESPC315+0034). 7. If you haven’t yet installed the KODAK All-in-One Printer Software: a. Go to www.kodak.com/go/aiodownloads. b.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer 5. Select one of two methods of connecting: IMPORTANT: Before you press OK 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 NOTE: You will have two minutes to press or select the WPS button. It may be a button on the device or a virtual button in the device’s software. a.
Networking Your 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 with connecting. 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. All IP Address entries have the following format: 000.000.000.000. Within each three-digit grouping, the number must be right-justified.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Viewing the network configuration To view the network configuration and verify that you are connected to your wireless network: 1. Press Home. 2. Press to select Network Settings, then press OK. 3. Press to select View Network Configuration, then press OK.
Networking Your Printer Installing your printer on additional computers on the network To add your printer to another computer(s) on your network, install the KODAK All-in-One Printer Software on each computer. 1. Go to www.kodak.com/go/aiodownloads. 2. In the results list, click the link for KODAK All-in-One Printer Software for either WINDOWS or MACINTOSH Operating System, depending on your computer’s operating system. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Adding a wireless network connection to a USB-connected computer You can change the way you connect to your printer at any time. Changing from USB to a wireless connection To change the printer connection type from USB to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network: If your printer is connected to a computer with WINDOWS OS: 1. 2. 3. 4. Unplug the USB cable from your printer and computer. On the printer control panel, press Home. Press to select Network Settings, then press OK.
Networking Your Printer If your printer is connected to a computer with MAC OS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Unplug the USB cable from your printer and computer. On the printer control panel, press Home. Press to select Network Settings, then press OK. Press to select View Network Configuration, press OK, then confirm that the IP Address is not 0.0.0.0. Select Apple > System Preferences. Under Hardware, select Print & Fax. In the Print & Fax dialog box, click +.
3 Online Printer Management Tool The Online Printer Management Tool lets you access your printer through an Internet browser (such as INTERNET EXPLORER, FIREFOX, SAFARI, CHROME) on any computer that is on the same network as your printer. IMPORTANT: Your computer and your printer must be on the same wireless network. The Online Printer Management Tool is not available if your printer is connected to a computer with only a USB cable.
Online Printer Management Tool Accessing the Online Printer Management Tool Access the Online Printer Management Tool in one of the ways described below. Directly from Home Center Software v7.x or higher: 1. Open Home Center Software. 2. Select Printer Tools on a computer with WINDOWS OS, or Tools on a computer with MAC OS. 3. Make sure that the name of your wirelessly connected printer appears in the bottom left of the window.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Setting up Cloud Printing Registering your printer with Google Cloud Print Your printer lets you print from anywhere in the world from your smartphone, tablet, or computer that uses Google Cloud Print enabled apps. You must register your printer with a Google Account to enable this feature. 1. Make sure your printer and computer are connected to the same network (see Networking Your Printer, page 6). 2.
Online Printer Management Tool Editing a Google Cloud Print Account Once you have successfully registered your printer with Google, you can make edits to various fields. 1. Open the Online Printer Management Tool (see Accessing the Online Printer Management Tool, page 16). 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Select Cloud Printing > Google Cloud Print. 4. Click Edit Settings. 5. Make the changes you want in the appropriate fields, then click Save.
4 Handling Paper For the best document printing results, use KODAK Document Papers or a paper with the COLORLOK Technology logo on the package. Use only paper that is designed for inkjet printers. For the best photo printing results, use KODAK Photo Papers, which are optimized to work with KODAK All-in-One Printers, or photo papers designed for use on pigment-based inkjet printers. When handling photo paper: • Hold the paper by the edges; avoid placing your fingerprints on it.
Handling Paper Envelope sizes The printer accepts the following envelope sizes: • • • • • • C5 (6.7 x 9 in. / 16 x 23 cm) C6 (4.5 x 6.4 in. / 11 x 16 cm) DL (4.3 x 8.7 in. / 11 x 22 cm) US #7¾ (3.9 x 7.5 in. / 10 x 19 cm) US #9 (3.9 x 8.9 in. / 10 x 23 cm) US #10 (4.1 x 9.5 in. / 11 x 24 cm) IMPORTANT: Do not load envelopes with cutout or clear windows. Loading paper To load paper: 1. Lift the input tray. 2. Open the output tray, then pull out the extender until it is fully extended. 20 www.kodak.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Loading plain paper The input tray capacity is 100 sheets of plain paper. To load plain paper: 1. Fan and stack the paper. 2. Make sure the left and right paper-edge guides are in the far left and far right positions, then insert the paper into the input tray. 3. Move the paper-edge guides until they touch the paper. www.kodak.
Handling Paper Loading photo paper The input tray capacity is 20 sheets of photo paper. To load photo paper: 1. Remove any paper from the input tray. 2. Insert the paper (short side first) into the center of the input tray with the logo side toward the tray and the glossy side toward you. IMPORTANT: Always load the paper short side first. The printer automatically detects the orientation of the picture, whether it’s portrait or landscape, and prints accordingly.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Loading envelopes The input tray capacity is 20 envelopes. IMPORTANT: Do not load envelopes with cutout or clear windows. To load envelopes: 1. Remove any paper from the input tray. 2. Insert the envelope(s) into the tray with the flap away from you and the top of the envelope against the right side of the tray. 3. Move the paper-edge guides until they touch the envelope(s). www.kodak.
5 Printing Print documents and lab-quality pictures on your printer. Printing documents To print a document: 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the document on your computer. Select File > Print. In the Print dialog box, select your KODAK Printer. Choose the pages to print, number of copies, etc, then click OK (on a computer with WINDOWS OS) or Print (on a computer with MAC OS).
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Printing two-sided documents from a computer with MAC OS To print two-sided documents from a computer with MAC OS: 1. Load paper into the paper tray. 2. Open the document you want to print, then select File > Print. 3. In the Print dialog box, make sure that Eastman Kodak Company KODAK ESP C315 AiO (or for a wireless connection, KodakESPC315+XXXX, where XXXX is a number) is selected. 4. In the Copies & Pages drop-down list, select Paper Handling. 5.
Printing Printing pictures You can print pictures with your all-in-one printer from: • A memory card inserted into the memory card slot on the printer. • Any picture-editing or photo-management software on your computer. On a computer with WINDOWS OS, you can print pictures using Home Center Software, which lets you edit and enhance your pictures quickly. Open Home Center Software, select Print Pictures, then follow the on-screen instructions.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Viewing pictures on a memory card When you insert a memory card into the memory card slot on your printer, the pictures on the card appear on the LCD. Press or to scroll through the pictures. If the printer is idle for more than two minutes, the LCD will revert to the status display. To view the pictures again, press any button, then press or .
Printing Using default settings to print a picture To print a picture from a memory card using the factory default settings: 1. Load photo paper (short side first) into the center of the input tray with the glossy side toward you (see Loading photo paper, page 22), and move the paper-edge guides until they touch the paper. IMPORTANT: Always load the paper short side first. The printer automatically detects the orientation of the picture, whether it’s portrait or landscape, and prints accordingly.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Changing the settings and printing pictures You can change the print photos options for an individual picture or group of pictures, or you can change the settings and save them as the default. To print a picture or pictures using settings other than the default settings: 1. Load photo paper with the glossy side toward you (see Loading photo paper, page 22), and move the paper-edge guides until they touch the paper. 2. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot.
Printing Print Photos Option Settings Description Transfer All to PC -- To transfer all the pictures on the memory card to your computer, press OK then Start. (Your printer and computer must be connected with a USB cable.) Quantity 1 (default) to 99 The number of copies that print. Color Color (default) Prints full color. Black & White Prints black and white (grayscale). Print Size 2x3 3.5 x 5 4 x 6 (default) 4x7 4x8 5x7 4 x 12 8 x 10 8.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Printing panoramic pictures To print a panoramic picture, load 4 x 12 in. / 10 x 31 cm paper, or US letter or A4 paper in the main paper tray. 1. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot. memory card slot Press or to select the panoramic picture you want to print, then press OK. Press Back for Print Photos Options. Press to select Print Size, then press to select 4 x 12. Press Start.
Printing Printing tagged pictures Some digital cameras let you tag (or “mark”) pictures on the memory card for printing. This creates a tag that is recognized by the printer. If you choose to print tagged pictures, they will be printed according to the default settings on your printer (unless otherwise specified by the tag from the camera). NOTE: Refer to your camera user guide to determine whether your camera supports tagged (also “marked” or “DPOF”) functionality. To print tagged pictures: 1.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Zooming and cropping pictures Use the zoom buttons to select a portion of your picture for printing. To zoom and crop a picture: 1. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot. memory card slot 2. Press or to select the picture you want to crop, then press OK. 3. Press Zoom + to enlarge the picture on the LCD. A red box shows the area that will be printed. NOTE: You can press Zoom + repeatedly to enlarge the picture in increments of 0.
Printing Transferring pictures to a computer You can transfer your image files from a memory card in the printer to your computer. To transfer these files, the printer must be connected to your computer with a USB cable. NOTE: If you have large video files or a large number of pictures (400 or more), we recommend that you transfer them using a memory card reader attached directly to your computer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 34 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot on the printer. Press Back.
6 Mobile Printing Mobile printing lets you print to your all-in-one printer from your Web-connected mobile device. When your: • printer is registered to Google Cloud Print, you can print from anywhere with your mobile device using Google Cloud Print apps. • printer has an email address (assigned by KODAK Email Print Service), you can send emails and email attachments to your printer from anywhere, from a device capable of sending email.
Mobile Printing To print from a computer: Install the Chrome extension (plug in) from the Chrome Web store, then: • From GMAIL: – Email body: Select the email, then click the Print all using Google Cloud Print link at the top right of the email. – Attachment: Select Print attachment using Google Cloud Print. • From Google Docs: – Select File > Print using Google Cloud Print. • Web pages (URL must end with .pdf, .doc, or .txt): – Click Print using Google Cloud Print when it appears on the URL address bar.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Printing pictures from a mobile device When connected to the same Wi-Fi network, you can print pictures wirelessly with your all-in-one printer from: • an iPhone (iOS 3.0 or later), iPod touch device (2nd generation), iPad (may not be available with all models). • a BLACKBERRY Device (software v4.5 or later). • a device running ANDROID OS v2.0 or later. Download the KODAK Pic Flick App from the App Store directly from your device, then follow the procedure for your device.
Mobile Printing Printing pictures from an ANDROID OS Device To print a picture from a device running ANDROID OS v2.0 or later: 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure your device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer. Open the KODAK Pic Flick application on your device. Select the picture(s) you want to print. Select View/Edit to edit the picture(s), or go to step 5. a. Press and hold the screen to enter the edit mode. b. Rotate, move, pan, zoom, or crop the picture. 5.
7 Copying You can copy documents and pictures with your all-in-one printer. The printer produces high–quality color or black-and-white copies on a variety of paper types (see Paper types, page 19). Copying a document You can copy a document using the default settings, or you can adjust the quantity, size, quality, and brightness of your copies.
Copying Adjusting the settings and copying a document To copy a document using settings other than the default settings: 1. Lift the scanner lid, and place the document face down in the right-front corner of the scanner glass. 2. 3. 4. 5. Close the lid. Press Home. With Copy Document selected, press OK. Press to select an option, then press or Copy Document Option Description Quantity 1 (default) to 99 The number of copies that print. Color Color (default) Prints full color.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Copy Document Option Plain Paper Quality Setting Description Normal (default) Good quality output; prints faster than Best. Best The highest quality, but the slowest print speed. Draft The fastest print speed, but the lowest quality. Photo Paper Quality Auto. (default) The printer detects photo paper in the paper tray and sets Best quality automatically. Brightness Normal, -3 to +3 (Normal is default) Lightens or darkens the copy.
Copying 2. 3. 4. 5. Close the lid. Press Home. With Copy Document selected, press Press Start to begin copying. or to select a number. Enlarging or reducing a document To enlarge or reduce the size of the copy: 1. Lift the scanner lid, and place the document face down in the right-front corner of the scanner glass. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 42 Close the lid. Press Home. With Copy Document selected, press OK. Press to select Copy Size. Press or to select an enlargement or reduction.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Darkening or lightening a copy To darken or lighten the copy: 1. Lift the scanner lid, and place the document face down in the right-front corner of the scanner glass. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Close the lid. Press Home. With Copy Document selected, press OK. Press to select Brightness. Press to select a number below zero for a darker copy, or press number above zero for a lighter copy. 7. Press Start to begin copying. www.kodak.
Copying Copying a photograph You can copy a photograph using the default settings, or you can adjust the quantity, size, quality, and brightness of your copies. Using the default settings to copy a photograph The default settings are either the factory default settings (see Resetting factory defaults, page 65), or defaults that you have set on the printer (see the bottom of the table under Adjusting the settings and copying a photograph, page 45).
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Adjusting the settings and copying a photograph To copy a photograph using settings other than the default settings: 1. Lift the scanner lid, and place the photograph face down in the right-front corner of the scanner glass. 2. 3. 4. 5. Close the lid. Press Home. Press to select Copy Photo, then press OK. Press to select an option, then press or to change the setting. Copy Photo Option Setting Description Quantity 1 (default) to 99 The number of copies that print.
Copying Copy Photo Option Plain Paper Quality Setting Description Normal (default) Good quality output; prints faster than Best. Best The highest quality, but the slowest print speed. Draft The fastest print speed, but the lowest quality. Photo Paper Qualitya Auto. (default) The printer detects photo paper in the paper tray and sets Best quality automatically. Brightness Normal (default) -3 to +3 Lightens or darkens the copy.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Changing the number of copies of a photograph To change the number of copies: 1. Lift the scanner lid, and place the photograph face down in the right-front corner of the scanner glass. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Close the lid. Press Home. Press to select Copy Photo, then press OK. Make sure Quantity is selected. Press or to select a number. Press Start to begin copying. www.kodak.
Copying Enlarging or reducing a photograph To enlarge or reduce the size of the copy: 1. Lift the scanner lid, and place the photograph face down in the right-front corner of the scanner glass. 2. 3. 4. 5. Close the lid. Press Home. Press to select Copy Photo, then press OK. Press to select Copy Size. NOTE: Make sure that the paper loaded in the input tray is at least as wide as the Copy Size selected or you will get a wrong paper size error.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Darkening or lightening a photograph To darken or lighten the copy: 1. Lift the scanner lid, and place the photograph face down in the right-front corner of the scanner glass. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Close the lid. Press Home. Press to select Copy Photo, then press OK. Press to select Brightness. Press to select a number below zero for a darker copy, or press number above zero for a lighter copy. 7. Press Start to begin copying. www.kodak.
8 Scanning Scanning digitizes documents and pictures, and sends the digital files to your computer.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer b. To adjust settings for scanning documents, select the Document tab, then select an option for each setting: Setting Options Scan As Black and white Color Grayscale File format .pdf .rtf (available only when connected to a computer with WINDOWS OS) .tif .jpg .
Scanning Setting Options Quality When connected to a computer with WINDOWS OS: • Best for E-mail • Normal • High • Maximum When connected to a computer with MAC OS, a slider bar with: • Least • Medium • Best Automatically Detect When selected, multiple pictures placed on the Pictures (when connected scanner glass are saved as separate files.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Scanning from the computer To scan a document or a picture on a computer: 1. Lift the scanner lid, and place the document or picture face down on the glass. 2. Close the scanner lid. 3. Open Home Center Software. • On a computer with WINDOWS OS, double-click Scan Documents and Pictures, then follow the on-screen instructions. • On a computer with MAC OS and Home Center Software, select the Tools tab, click Scan Application, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Scanning Scanning multiple pictures when connected to a computer with MAC OS To scan multiple pictures simultaneously, and save them as separate files: 1. Lift the scanner lid, and place the pictures face down on the glass, leaving space between the pictures. 2. Close the lid. 3. Open Home Center Software, then select your printer. 4. Select the Tools tab. 5. Click Scan Application. 6. Select Color Picture or Black and White Picture. 7. Select Automatically detect multiple pictures, if it is not selected.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Scanning from the control panel To scan a document or a picture from the control panel: 1. Lift the scanner lid, and place the original document or picture face down in the right-front corner of the scanner glass. 2. Close the lid. 3. Press Home. 4. Press to select Scan, then press OK. The Scan Options menu appears on the LCD. 5. Press to select an option, then press or Scan Option Scan To Settings to change the setting.
Scanning Scan Option Scan What Scan Dest. (Destination) Save as Defaults Settings Description Document (default) Sets the scan settings for scanning a document (see Changing the scan settings for scanning from the printer control panel, page 50). Photo Sets the scan settings for scanning a photograph (see Changing the scan settings for scanning from the printer control panel, page 50).
9 Maintaining Your Printer Your printer requires little maintenance. However, Kodak recommends cleaning the scanner glass and lid regularly to remove dust and fingerprints, which affect the quality and accuracy of scanning. Except while cleaning the printer, keep the printer plugged into an AC power outlet. If you use a power strip, don't turn off the power strip. (The printer does not need to be turned on but should be plugged in.
Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the scanner glass and document backing The scanner glass can get smudged and minor debris can accumulate on the white document backing under the scanner lid. Periodically clean the scanner glass and document backing. CAUTION: Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners on any part of the printer. Do not spray liquid directly on the glass. Do not use paper-based wipes on the document backing as they can scratch it.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer 4. Dry the glass with a lint-free cloth. 5. Gently clean the document backing with a soft cloth or sponge, slightly moistened with mild soap and warm water. 6. Dry the document backing with a chamois or lint-free cloth. NOTE: If the document backing needs further cleaning, use isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol on a soft cloth, then wipe thoroughly with a cloth moistened with water to remove any residual alcohol. 7.
Maintaining Your Printer Replacing ink cartridges Your printer uses both black and color ink cartridges. You can check the approximate ink levels on the LCD (see Checking ink levels, page 65). When an ink cartridge is out of ink, the printer LCD displays a message stating that the black or color ink cartridge needs replacing. You can order ink cartridges online. Open Home Center Software and select Order Supplies. IMPORTANT: Do not use non-Kodak brand or refilled ink cartridges.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer 3. Pinch the tab on the ink cartridge. 4. Lift the ink cartridge out of the printhead. 5. Remove the new ink cartridge from its bag. IMPORTANT: To prevent the printhead from drying out, insert the ink cartridge into the printhead immediately. www.kodak.
Maintaining Your Printer 6. Remove the protective cap from the cartridge. 7. Insert the ink cartridge into the printhead. 8. Press down on the ink cartridge tab until you hear a click. 9. Close the printer access door. 62 www.kodak.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Updating the software and printer firmware Using the latest software and firmware helps ensure optimal performance of your printer. NOTE: Firmware is the software that runs on your printer. Although there is a background check for software and firmware updates, you may update manually using the following procedure. Updating manually if your printer is connected to a computer with WINDOWS OS To update the software: 1.
Maintaining Your Printer Updating manually if your printer is connected to a computer with MAC OS To update the software: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. Open Home Center Software. Select the Tools tab. Click Check for Software Updates. If there are software updates, follow the on-screen instructions for updating your software. To update the firmware: 1. Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. 2.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Monitoring and adjusting printer performance From the control panel, you can perform tasks to help keep the printer functioning well. Checking ink levels To check the ink levels: 1. Press Home. 2. Press to select Maintenance, then press OK. 3. With Check Ink Levels selected, press OK. The LCD shows approximate levels of ink in the cartridges so you know when it’s time to order replacement cartridges. NOTE: You can order ink cartridges online.
Maintaining Your Printer Replacing the printhead IMPORTANT: Replacing the printhead is not a regular maintenance procedure. Replace the printhead only if you receive a new printhead from Kodak. To replace the printhead: 1. Make sure your printer is on. 2. Lift the printer access door, and wait for the carriage to move to the access position. 3. Remove both ink cartridges and set them aside. 66 www.kodak.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer 4. Unlatch the used printhead by lifting the button in the center of the carriage. 5. Lift the used printhead out of the carriage. 6. Remove the new printhead from its bag. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper contacts on the printhead, as doing so may damage the printhead. www.kodak.
Maintaining Your Printer 7. Remove the plastic protective cap. Copper contacts IMPORTANT: Be careful not to scratch or touch the copper contacts while inserting the printhead. 8. Place the new printhead into the carriage. 9. Push firmly against the target label of the printhead until you hear a loud snap. 68 www.kodak.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer 10. Insert the black ink cartridge into the printhead. 11. Press down on the ink cartridge until you hear it click into position. 12. Repeat steps 10 - 11 for the color ink cartridge. 13. Close the printer access door. The printer detects the new printhead. Follow the instructions on the LCD to calibrate your printer. www.kodak.
10 Troubleshooting Basic troubleshooting Some problems can be resolved quickly by power cycling the printer: Turn off your printer. Wait five seconds. Turn on the printer. Use the following information to help troubleshoot problems with your printer. Problem Possible Solutions Printer does not power on • Make sure you are using the power cord that came with your printer.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Problem Possible Solutions Print quality • For best results, use paper with the COLORLOK Technology logo on the package. • Make sure the paper is loaded correctly. See Loading paper, page 20. • Clean the printhead: – Press Home. – Press to select Maintenance, then press OK. – Press to select Clean Printhead, then press OK. • Calibrate the printer: – Press Home. – Press to select Maintenance, then press OK. – Press to select Calibrate Printer, then press OK.
Troubleshooting Getting help on the Web For more troubleshooting information: Get help with wireless networking. www.kodak.com/go/inkjetnetworking Search our knowledge base of Questions and Answers. www.kodak.com/go/espc315support Download the latest firmware and software for optimal printer performance. www.kodak.com/go/espc315downloads Get help with problems you cannot resolve. Contact Kodak at www.kodak.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Status lights The status lights indicate the condition of the printer. There are two status lights on the printer: one on the on/off button that indicates power, the other indicates Wi-Fi status. Power light Power light What it means Off • The printer is turned off. – Press the on/off button to turn on power. • The printer does not have power.
11 Product and Safety Specifications The following specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications and features Print performance ISO/IEC 24374 ESAT 6 ipm ISO/IEC 24374 ESAT 4 ipm Print technology Continuous-tone, thermal inkjet Print quality modes Draft, Normal, and Best on plain paper Photo quality mode on photo paper Photo printing features Quantity 1 to 99 Print sizes 2 x 3 in. / 5 x 8 cm 3.5 x 5 in. / 9 x 13 cm 4 x 6 in. / 10 x 15 cm 4 x 7 in. / 10 x 18 cm 4 x 8 in.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Copy photo features Color Black-and-white or color Quantity 1 to 99 copies Copy sizes 2 x 3 in. / 5 x 8 cm 3.5 x 5 in. / 9 x 13 cm 4 x 6 in. / 10 x 15 cm 4 x 7 in. / 10 x 18 cm 4 x 8 in. / 10 x 20 cm 4 x 12 in. / 10 x 30 cm (Panoramic) 5 x 7 in. / 13 x 18 cm 8 x 10 in. / 20 x 25 cm US Letter - 8.5 x 11 in. / 22 x 28 cm A4 - 8.3 x 11.7 in. / 21 x 30 cm Quality Automatic Brightness – 3 to + 3 Scanning features Scanner type Contact Image Sensor (CIS) Maximum scan size 8.
Product and Safety Specifications Connectivity Protocols supported USB 2.0 High Speed; DPOF Devices supported WINDOWS OS-based and MACINTOSH Computers, memory cards (SD, MS/Duo, MMC, SDHC) Image Formats supported Image printing supports JPEG (EXIF v2.2); does not support progressive JPEG format Number of USB ports One rear device port (high speed) Protocols supported USB 2.0 High Speed (for connection to computer only), DPOF (Tagged image printing) Wi-Fi Technology 802.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer System requirements Computer with WINDOWS OS Minimum Operating system WINDOWS 7, VISTA, or XP (SP2 or later) CPU INTEL CELERON Processor Clock speed 1.2 GHz Memory 512 MB RAM Available hard disk space 500 MB available Interface USB 2.0 High Speed Removable drive CD-ROM Computer with MAC OS Minimum Operating system MAC OS X 10.4.8 or later CPU PowerPC G4, G5, or INTEL-based MAC Clock speed 1.
Product and Safety Specifications Paper sizes supported Plain paper A4 (8.3 x 11.7 in. / 21 x 30 cm) A5 (5.8 x 8.3 in. / 15 x 21 cm.) A6 (4.1 x 5.8 in. / 11 x 15 cm) B5 (6.9 x 9.8 in. / 18 x 25 cm) US Executive (7.3 x 10.5 in. / 18 x 27 cm) US Letter (8.5 x 11 in. / 22 x 28 cm) US Legal (8.5 x 14 in. / 22 x 36 cm) Custom sizes from 4 to 8.5 in. / 10 to 22 cm wide and 6 to 14 in. / 15 to 36 cm long Labels A4 (8.3 x 11.7 in. / 21 x 30 cm) US Letter (8.5 x 11 in. / 22 x 28 cm) Index card stock 4 x 6 in.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Safety information KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printers are Class 1 LED Products. • Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. • Use only the power source indicated on the product regulatory label. • Use only the power cord that comes with the product (or an approved power cord greater or equal to H05W-F, 3G, 0.75mm2). Using another power cord may cause fire and/or shock. Do not use the included power cord with any other equipment.
Product and Safety Specifications LCD screen safety • Use only a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen. Do not use any liquid or chemical cleaners. • If the LCD screen is damaged, contact Kodak immediately. If any of the solution from the display gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with water. If any discomfort or change in vision persists after washing, seek medical attention immediately.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Regulatory compliance FCC statement The United States Federal Communications Commission (in CFR 47 Part 15.105) has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of the users of this product: Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Product and Safety Specifications Canadian statements This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer REACH Article 33 declarations Go to www.kodak.com/go/REACH for information about the presence of substances included on the candidate list according to article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). Waste electrical and electronic equipment labeling In the European Union, do not discard this product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact your local authorities or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle for recycling program information.
Product and Safety Specifications Warranty Information Limited Warranty Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories (“Products”), excluding batteries, to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be required with any request for warranty repair.
KODAK ESP C315 All-in-One Printer Declaration of Conformity See www.kodak.com/go/declarationofconformity. www.kodak.
Index A access door, location, 1 ANDROID OS Device, printing from, 38 B back button, 2 BLACKBERRY Device, printing from, 37 C cancel button, 2 cleaning document backing, 58—59 printer, 57 scanner glass, 58—59 computer requirements, 77 configuring printer settings, 4 connecting to a wireless network, 6—12 additional printer, 12 from USB, 13—14 printer on additional computers, 12 control panel location, 1 copy document features, 74 copy photo features, 75 copying, 39—49 documents, 39—43 adjusting settings, 40
Index O OK button, 2 on/off button See power button ordering supplies, 3 output tray extender, location, 1 I image formats supported, 76 index card stock sizes, 78 ink cartridges, replacing, 60—62 ink levels, 65 IP Address setting up, 10 viewing, 11 iPad, printing from, 37 iPhone, printing from, 37 iPod touch device, printing from, 37 iron-on transfers, sizes, 19, 78 K keyboard on LCD, using, 7 KODAK All-in-One Printer Software, 3 KODAK Email Print Service printing from, 36 KODAK Home Center Software See
Index printer cleaning instructions, 57 defaults, resetting, 4, 65 hostname, 11 maintaining, 57—65 settings, configuring, 4 supplies ordering, 3 recycling, 57 printer connection, changing USB to wireless, 13 printhead removing, 67 replacing, 66—69 printhead, location, 1 printing, 24—34, 35—36 documents, 24—25 two-sided, 24—25 forms, 25 from ANDROID OS Device, 38 from BLACKBERRY Device, 37 from iPad, 37 from iPhone, 37 from iPod touch device, 37 from mobile devices, 35—36 graph paper, 25 grocery list, 25 na
Index Z zoom buttons, 2 zooming photo, 33 tray, paper input, capacity envelopes, 23, 75 tray, paper, capacity photo paper, 22, 75 plain paper, 21, 75 troubleshooting, 70—72 help on the web, 72 two-sided printing, 24—25 U updating firmware, 63—64 software, 63—64 USB connection, changing to wireless, 13—14 USB port, location, 1 V viewing photos, 27, 29 W warranty ink, 75 printer, 76 printhead, 76 Web support downloads, 72 Electronics Industry Alliance, 57 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), 80 networking, 7
