KODAK RODOMATICBL Printomatic Digital Instant Print Camera User Guide
- June 14, 2024
- Kodak
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KODAK RODOMATICBL Printomatic Digital Instant Print Camera
Product Information
Specifications:
- Camera Model: KODAK PRINTOMATIC
- Printing Technology: ZINK Zero Ink Printing
- Paper Compatibility: KODAK ZINK Photo Paper
- Printing Modes: Color and Black and White
- Focus Target: 6 feet
Product Usage Instructions
Calibrating the Camera’s Printer:
To ensure color accuracy, follow these steps:
- Insert the Blue Color Calibration Sheet with the barcode facing down.
- Make sure not to mix paper from different packs together, as each pack has a unique barcode.
Paper Loading Instructions:
Follow these steps to load the paper correctly:
- Turn off the camera if you experience a paper jam.
- Turn on the camera, and it will automatically eject the paper.
- Do not manually pull out the paper.
- Refer to the user guide for detailed paper loading instructions.
Troubleshooting Common Issues:
- Issue: Colors on prints coming out wrong
Solution: Ensure proper calibration by using the Blue Color Calibration Sheet and avoid mixing paper from different packs.
- Issue: Paper is stuck
Solution: Turn off the camera and turn it on again to eject the paper. Do not manually pull out the paper. Check the user guide for paper loading instructions.
- Issue: Prints coming out blank
Solution: Verify that the KODAK ZINK paper pack is properly inserted with the glossy side facing up. Review the paper loading instructions in the user guide.
- Issue: Pictures not centered
Solution: The frame marks on the viewfinder are set for a focus target 6 feet away. If taking pictures closer than 6 feet, the frame marks may not align with the photo.
- Issue: Pictures coming out with lines
Solution: Ensure proper paper insertion and check for any obstructions in the exit slot. Avoid aggressive shaking of the camera.
- Issue: Prints coming out black and white
Solution: Use the switch next to the shutter button to change between color and black and white printing modes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How can I improve photo quality?
A: Properly calibrate the camera’s printer using the Blue Color Calibration
sheet. Allow the camera to cool down between prints. Ensure the photo papers
are stored in a cool and dry place.
Q: Can lighting conditions affect print quality?
A: Yes, lighting conditions during photography can affect the saturation of
the printed image.
Q: What should I do if I experience a paper jam?
A: Turn off the printer and then turn it on again. This should
automatically eject the paper. Do not manually pull out the paper.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Q: Why are the colors on my prints coming out wrong?
A: To ensure color accuracy, your camera’s printer must be properly
calibrated by the Blue Color Calibration Sheet inserted with the bar code
facing down. This sheet has a unique barcode specific to each paper pack, so
make sure not to mix paper from different packs together.
Q: What do I do if the paper is stuck?
A: If you are experiencing a paper jam, turn the camera off and on again
and it will eject the paper. Do not try to pull the paper out manually. Please
remember to check your user guide for paper loading instructions to ensure
paper is being inserted correctly (user guide can also be found here).
Q: Why are my prints coming out blank?
A: Please be sure that the KODAK ZINK paper pack is properly inserted in
the camera. When loading the paper, the glossy side should be facing up.
Please review the paper loading instructions included in the full user guide.
Q: Why are my pictures not centered?
A: The frame marks on the view finder are set to a focus target 6 feet
away. If you are taking pictures less than 6 feet from your target, the frame
marks may not line up with the photo.
Q: Why are my pictures coming out with lines?
A: Make sure that your paper is properly inserted and that nothing is
obstructing the exit slot for the picture to come out. Do not aggressively
shake your camera; it may interfere with the printing process.
Q:Why are my prints coming out black and white?
A: The KODAK PRINTOMATIC can print pictures in color or in black and
white. To change modes, push the switch next to the shutter button.
Note:
- To get the best possible photo quality, make sure you properly calibrate your camera’s printer by inserting the Blue Color Calibration sheet with the barcode facing down. The glossy side of the paper should be facing up.
- Allow the camera a few minutes to cool down between prints and have the photo papers in a cool and dry place.
- The quality of the photos can also depend on the lighting conditions where the picture was taken. This can affect the saturation of the image after it gets printed.
- You must make sure that the Kodak Zink Photo Paper is inserted correctly and that nothing is obstructing the exit slot where the pictures come out.
- Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.
- If you are experiencing a paper jam with your camera, make sure to turn the printer off and on again. This should eject the paper out. Do not pull out the paper by hand.