Kodak ESP 1.2 Wireless All-In-One Ink Cartridges

The Kodak multifunction All-In-One printer enables families and small business owners to print, scan and copy decent photo quality documents within a fixed budget. With its sturdy matte design and dimensions of 16.5 X 12.6 X 6.7 inches, this handy Kodak model features a responsive 3,8 cm LCD colour screen. It supports WiFi, USB, Google Cloud, Kodak Email printing and direct printing through Kodak's Pic Flick HD app.

When paper handling is considered, the ESP 1.2 All-In-one is endowed with foldable paper trays having a 150 sheet input capacity and supports envelope, label and photo paper media. Low cost printing is ensured by the high yield compatible Kodak ESP 1.2 Wireless All-In-One Ink Cartridges. It uses only two cartridges, one black and one coloured, which further reduces replacement and maintenance costs. Print speed lies anywhere between 8ppm for monochrome and 4.5ppm for colour images.

Driver setup is also relatively easy via the comprehensive CD and the accompanied installation manuals. Considering the drawbacks, the machine lacks an additional feeder, auto duplexing, compatibility with AirPrint and produces a thin colour density as compared to its competitors. Black text appears intense but the colour tones appear translucent when seen under bright daylight at 9600 dpi resolution.

Advantages:

• Wireless and direct printing
• Manageable size
• Supports Cloud, Email and USB printing
• Low cost printing due to the high yield Kodak ESP 1.2 Wireless All-In-One Ink Cartridges
• Rich monochrome density
• Multi-functionality
• Foldable paper trays to facilitate good paper handling
• Aided with the Kodak Pic Flick HD application
• Easy driver setup

Disadvantages:

• Lacks AirPrint support
• No auto duplexing
• Small LCD display
• Relatively costly than others in the same segment
• Needs improvement in speed

Cartridge Requirements:

The Kodak ESP 1.2 can work decently with these ink cartridges:

• Kodak 30XLB Black ink cartridge
• Kodak 30XLC Tri Colour ink cartridge
• Kodak 30XL Multipack ink cartridges

Conclusion:

Kodak has done an impressive job with this entry-level All-In-one, in terms of connectivity features, low running costs due to the Kodak ESP 1.2 Wireless All-In-One Ink Cartridges and app driven printing. It lags behind in colour output as compared to its competitors and the small LCD display can also cause delay in operations. However, given its acceptable monochrome prints at such a low per page cost, it can be a decent choice for small scale users with a limited budget.

What should be done to prevent paper curl after printing in the Kodak ESP 1.2 Wireless All-In-One?

This problem generally occurs due to enormous heat emitting from the fuser through which the paper goes through. Follow these steps to get rid of this problem and ensure smooth and straight prints over the long haul:

• Start with increasing the top and bottom margins while printing in portrait mode and similarly, increasing the left and right margins in landscape mode. Larger or wide encompassing margins ensure less room for curl.
• Printing on relatively bulky or thick paper media can also reduce paper curls. Using the Kodak Ultimate paper can also prove to be useful against paper curls. It provides dimensional stability, rigidity and printability on both sides.
• Borderless printing can also cause curled output because not all paper media supports it. Moreover, it also consumes more ink from the Kodak ESP 1.2 Wireless All-In-One Ink Cartridges.
• Paper congestion during multiple jobs can also lead to paper curling because multiple papers attached together over a long time, create static friction. Avoid this anomaly by ensuring that only compatible paper media is used in small lots.
• Check the life and active status of the printer’s fuser unit on the screen panel. The fuser unit’s job is to propel the ink from the Kodak ESP 1.2 Wireless All-In-one Ink Cartridges towards the paper during operations. If the screen shows a low percentage life, below the permissible limits then take these steps to replace the exhausted fuser unit:
• Switch off the machine before proceeding with the process
• Wait for at least 10 minutes to allow the fuser to cool down

Warning: Do not try to touch the fuser when it is inside the machine because it may cause severe burns

• Firmly press the two fuser levers to release it from its position
• Carefully hold the fuser from its handle and remove it from the machine

Caution: Place the fuser at a heat resistant surface in order to avoid damage

• Unpack the new fuser and gently install it in alignment with the Kodak ESP 1.2 Wireless All-In-One Ink Cartridges
• Close off the top cover and print some test pages