The Kodak ESP 3250 is an exceptionally efficient device used for printing lab-quality photos and documents easily. This all-in-one printer is a big saver on money as it lets you print, scan and copy using low-cost, high-quality pigment Kodak ESP 3250 Ink Cartridges and delivers bright colours and sharp text that you expect to get for just a fraction of the price.
While talking about the design, Kodak ESP 3250 measures (422 × 300 × 175mm) and is an upgraded version of ESP 3 with the only difference of a larger LCD monitor on the top. The printer holds 100 sheets of standard A4 size paper in an input tray, and allows printing crisp and sharp documents at the speed of 30 pages per minute in black and 29 pages per minute in colour, making it the fastest budget printer in the market.
The ESP 3250 is environmental-friendly as it uses low-voltage socket for the black-block power supply mode and conserves energy by letting the user dictate the time it takes for the printer to go in the standby mode. It is good for home usage as it accepts memory sticks, SD cards or a MultiMedia Card but lacks in Wi-Fi connectivity. It uses a single USB port supported at the back, which is not ideal to use at the places where you have a number of devices to print from.
Advantages:- Convenient 2-cartridge, 6-ink system
- Colour quality is very good
- Cost-effective
- Small footprint
- Can print 10 by 15 cm borderless photos in less than 45 sec
- Prints very quickly
- Comes with free photo paper
- Easy to install
- No wi-fi connectivity
- No warning before the ink runs out
- Cannot print in black unless the installed colour Kodak ESP 3250 Ink Cartridge has ink in it
- Not compatible with Windows Vista or newer operating systems
Replacement for the compatible Kodak ESP 3250 Ink Cartridges are as follows:
- Kodak 10B Black
- Kodak 10C Colour
- Kodak 10Bxl Black
- Kodak 10Cxl Colour
The Kodak ESP is a multifunctional printer that is easy to install and used to print the documents very quickly. The area it needs to pay attention to is the quality of the scanner and copier used, but overall a good printer with easy handling and printing jobs.
How to overcome the Paper jam issue of the Kodak ESP 3250?
If your printer faces trouble while handling print media, check the following:
- Check for paper in the rear-access cleanout area.
- Open the printer access door and gently remove the paper from the inside of the printer.
- Make sure that the paper in the tray is not curled.
- Ensure that you do not overload the paper tray. For more information refer to the online user manual.
How can I replace the printhead of the Kodak ESP 3250 printer?
Replacing the printhead is not a regular process. It should be done only when the problem is not resolved after performing the printhead cleaning and printhead deep cleaning method twice. Replace the printhead only when you receive a new printhead. To replace the printhead follow the steps below:
- Make sure your printer is turned on
- Lift the printer access door, and wait for the carriage to move it to the entry position
- Remove the paper that has been already loaded in the printer
- Remove both the Kodak ESP 3250 Ink Cartridges and set them aside
- Unlatch the already used printhead by lifting the button in the center of the carriage
- Lift the used printhead out of the carriage and remove the new printhead from its bag
CAUTION: Do not touch the copper contacts present on the printhead, as this may damage it - Remove the plastic protective shields from the product before placing it
- Place a new printhead into the carriage and insert it at the particular angel
- Gently push it against the target label of the printhead until you hear a loud snap sound
- Insert the black Kodak ESP 3250 Ink Cartridge into the printhead
- Then, press the ink cartridge down until it clicks into its place
- Repeat the same steps 11 -12 for the colour Kodak ESP 3250 Ink Cartridge
- Gently, close the printer access door.
The printer now detects the new printhead. Then, follow the instructions on the LCD to calibrate your printer.