Chapter 8
Kodak ESP 5 Printer User Guide 51
Print Spotted
Probable Cause
Paper may be dirty.
Corrective Action
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe clean. For excessive dirt or debris, thoroughly clean the
paper tray, and load new paper.
Print Too Dark
• Try retaking the picture with the flash on, or move within the flash range of the camera.
Refer to your camera user’s guide for details
• Adjust the exposure compensation on your camera, and try taking the picture again.
Refer to your camera user’s guide for details
• Edit the picture using Kodak Home Center or other image editing software
• Make sure the printer is not placed in direct sunlight or is not operating in a high-
temperature environment
Print Too Light.
• Make sure the paper is loaded with the print side face down. Reload it if necessary
• Try taking the picture again with the flash off. Refer to your camera user’s guide for
details
• Adjust the exposure compensation on your camera and try taking the picture again.
Refer to your camera user’s guide for details
• Edit the picture on your computer
Printing Slow
• Make sure the printer is not placed in direct sunlight or is not operating in a high-
temperature environment (higher than 95° F., or 35° C)
• Close unnecessary software applications
Note: When you are not using the printer, keep paper tray cover
closed to keep dust and debris from collecting on the paper or inside
the printer.
Caution: For best results, use Kodak paper and ink cartridges for your
Kodak All-in-One printer.
Note: When printing a large number of prints, printing may slow down
to prevent the printhead from overheating.