Troubleshooting, Basic troubleshooting – Kodak ESP 5250 User Manual
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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.
• Make sure the power cord is connected to the AC adapter and is plugged into an
outlet or power strip.
Printer not detected
• Make sure that your printer is plugged in and turned on, and that the on/off LED is
glowing steadily.
• If you are using a USB cable, make sure that:
–
it is a USB 2.0 cable.
– it is connected to both your printer and your computer.
–
you restart the computer if the USB cable was disconnected from the printer
then reconnected, or if power to the printer was interrupted.
• If you are using a wireless connection, make sure that:
–
the Wi-Fi connectivity LED is glowing steadily.
–
the printer is connected to your wireless network (check the Wi-Fi
connectivity LED and the SSID).
–
the router is transmitting data.
–
the firewall (excluding WINDOWS Firewall) is allowing the services needed
for your printer.
For more information, go to
Wireless connectivity
For wireless connectivity issues, go to
Carriage jam
• Open the printer access door and clear any obstructions.
• Check that the printhead and ink cartridges are installed correctly.
(The printhead and ink cartridges are installed correctly when you hear them click
into place.)
Print quality
• For best results, use KODAK Paper or a paper with the COLORLOK Technology
logo on the package.
• Make sure the paper is loaded correctly.
• For more information, go t
, select
All-in-one
printer, then Print Quality (missing colors, blank prints, etc).
Ink cartridge
• Check that KODAK Ink Cartridge(s) are installed. Do not use non-Kodak brand or
refilled ink cartridges.
• Remove, then install the cartridges again. Make sure the cartridges click into place.