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Kodak EasyShare 5100 All-In-One Inkjet Photo Printer

Kodak EasyShare 5100 All-In-One Inkjet Photo Printer

32ppm, Color - MPN: 8290207

Rated 3 Star Review out of 4 reviews

 
 

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HAHAHA1307
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Jan 2008
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5 Star Review KODAK EASYSHARE 5100 PRINTER

Strengths:

Cheap ink!!! So far all the pictures I've printed look great. Price is right

Weaknesses:

It's bigger than I thought

Posted 1 year ago - Besides the size of this product, there seems to be no drawbacks. I can deal with the size, and considering it is an all in one, it is no bigger than its counterparts. I'm glad to see that a company out there has made a printer with ink that does not drain your budget. You can get a combo pack of black and color ink at Wal-Mart for about $22. That's less than what the black ink cart. cost on my old Lexmark 52, and the pictures on this Kodak printer are far superior. If I wanted to get a black and color ink cartridges for the Lexmark, it would cost me nearly $60. I hope Kodak runs them out of business, just for robbing us all on ink prices. I got this printer for $80 directly from Kodak. WOW!!! I don't think you can go wrong with this printer. Buy it and save yourself hundreds in ink costs alone!!!

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ReviewTech
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Aug 2007
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3 Star Review Kodak Easy Share 5100

Strengths:

Good quality text, great 4x6 photos. Inexpensive ink. Nicely priced photo paper and ink packages. Good customer support from Kodak.

Weaknesses:

Separate Print-head that may need replacing after a certain amount of uses that Kodak doesn't mention in it's advertising. Large footprint. Expensive for more inclusive models.

Posted 1 year ago - I originally purchased an HP all in one unit, but after bringing it home and not working due to a bad printer door censor, I decided to go with the Kodak 5100. It is fairly easy to setup. The printhead needs to be snapped on to the driving mechanism and then one installs the ink. Startup was a confusing as the manual tells you to wait 2 minutes to get a calibration for the scanner. After trying several times, nothing printed on the 4x6 photo paper.(The photo paper needs to be placed glossy side down.) I was able to get a calibration printout through the Kodak easyshare software that comes with the printer. Some nice touches on the low-end model. There's a light that turns green when the photo paper is in. Large one-touch button that activate either the scanner or copier. I own a Mac G5, and the cd that had the install software did not recognize Mac os 10.4.10 even though the pop-up dialog box said the easy share software needed mac 10.4.8 to work properly. I was able to download the easy share software through the Kodak support website- that by the way, is very good! One review I read said when printing, the Kodak is loud. I personally do not think this printer is loud at all. Currently, ink and accessories can only be purchased at Best Buy. One last note. To all Kodak and Hp reps who stand in the stores explaining to customers the engineering of the printers. Most customers could care less if bubbles are forced through tubes, if microscopic holes squirt out ink or if elves that graduated from the finest art school in Paris were living in the printer and drawing the photos by hand and cranking them out. We just want it to work and work well. Kodak has forced other printer makers to re-think the way they make consumers spend money on ink suppies!

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uglyboy703 from MD
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Mar 2005
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1 Star Review Kodak 5100 did not set up - trying an exchange

Strengths:

Very reasonable price, inexpensive manufacturer's own ink

Weaknesses:

Challenging to install; indicator lights are very confusing, enough that the printed user manual becomes very attractive to keep on hand; sleep mode - this unit never turns off? Again, confusing.

Posted 1 year ago - This unit was delivered and within 20 minutes of setup, I opted to call Kodak Tech Support. The status/indicator lights did not make sense! After 45 minutes or more in chat with TS, he declared the unit inoperable, and suggested an immediate return/exchange with the seller. I'll post a follow-up after the exchange.

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missingnojo
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Nov 2008
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3 Star Review BAD Printheads

Strengths:

I loved this printer. I loved the ink prices, I loved the print quality, and I loved the speed. I printed postcards once and in draft mode it sent them flying to me it was so darn fast..

Weaknesses:

I have now found out that these printers have faulty print heads. I wasted 2 black cartridges a one partial and 1 full color cartridge doing printhead cleanings and calibrations to no avail....

Posted 3 weeks ago - I stil love this printer, Kodak must know they have a troubled printhead in these as the post I have read said they send you a new one for free and After troubleshooting with Kodak they are now sending me one also. I hope it fixes my problem. But If the next one goes out too soon after replacing it this printer will be in the trash and I will not own another Kodak. I have had Epsons and Canons I loved them. I may have to go back and just buy generic ink. I didn't have to with this printer since ink was affordable. I recommeded my boss buy one of these so I hope it doesn't break down soon or I may be in HOT WATER> When it works -- IT is the BEST! I agree about the status lights-they are very confusing...

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