Most Common Kodak Printer and Kodak Ink Cartridge Problems and Troubleshooting
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Loading ...Kodak printers are a good option if you are going to buy a printer. It could be one of the options you should definitely consider. However, like all other printer models even Kodak printers are prone to some common printer, as well as, cartridge problems. Troubleshooting these problems is fairly easy.
Here is a list of problems that you might face and we have also offered their solutions.
The Power LED shows no Illumination; the Printer does not power On
This is a common enough problem. The possible cause of this occurrence could be that the cables and cords are not connected as securely as they must be. You must make sure that the cords are connected in accordance with the instructions. Another reason for this could be the fact that the printer power is not ‘on’. You might just have turned the switch in the ‘I’ position.
The Printing Process is Slow
Another common problem and the culprit in this case might be the size of the image file. This could take up a lot of time for the printer to process the PostScript file. Thus, the only solution in this case is to show some patience. At times, the slow printing process is a result of the printer getting warm. The best thing to do in such a case would be to turn off the printer and allow it to cool down. Also, you could think about changing the printer location and shifting it to a cooler location.
No Action Taken When Job is Sent
The possible solution to this problem could be to check and recheck whether the job is actually being processed or not. Moreover, you must check whether you have set the printer in the correct mode for printing. You must use the Raster Mode while using the export module and all other types of printing can be done by choosing the PostScript mode.
The Processing is Complete, No Print
This is another common problem that affects the Kodak Printer. This is Kodak ink cartridge related problem and not a general printer problem. All you need to do is clean the head of the ink cartridges. Accumulated dust or dried color might prevent the printing process from taking place; hence you must clean the head of the cartridges. All Kodak printers come with a set of tools that not only clean the printer ink cartridge heads but align them as well.
Printer’s Not Working after Cartridge Change
Once the ink in the cartridge is finished, you either need to change the cartridges or get them refilled with ink. Whatever, the case maybe, you will have to take the cartridges out of the printer and put them back in place. Some times, you will find that the printer does not print, even though the cartridge ink is full. The problem could be sorted out by checking if the cartridges are securely in place. Secure it, and the printer is sure to start working.
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June 2nd, 2010 at 8:28 am
Why does the color ink cartridge use the same as the black when I set it for black only? This is a really expensive problem I hope you can solve for me.
June 2nd, 2010 at 6:50 pm
I just put some black ink in my printer. I know I put it in correctly and the computer says there’s black ink in there, but when I print something the ink is very very light instead of black and sometimes it even don’t show up at all. Do you know what could be wrong? Thank you!
June 7th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
My black cartrige doesn’t work and the yellow in the color doesn’t work. Cleaning makes it work for half a page or less. In that half page, the yellow has brown in it.
June 21st, 2010 at 6:08 pm
I have the same problem as Christina, #2 on this list, it either coomes out real light almost not readable or not at all when it’s black ink only like a letter, the letter head will come out or the color part but the actual letter or black ink area won’t or very very faint. please help i’m ready to throw it out the window
July 18th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Kodak ESP 7 Aio prints very light. Have run corrective remedies. Replaced cart.
August 10th, 2010 at 8:39 am
I just put new ink cartridges into my Kodak ESP5 printer, but it continues to display that I need to replace the color cartridge, however, both are brand new. I’ve tried taking it out and puttin it back several times as well as turnin the printer off and back on. Nothing I do is helping… what can i do that will help?
August 12th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
I have the same problem as Crystal; does anyone have an answer?