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Technical Details
| Brand | Kodak |
| Item Weight | 8 Kg |
| Product Dimensions | 50 x 45 x 26 cm |
| Item model number | ESP-5 |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B001ANCLZS |
| Best Sellers Rank | 45,282 in Computers & Accessories (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 8 Kg |
| Date First Available | 8 Jun 2007 |
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Manufacturer's Description
KODAK has combined quality, ease of use and affordable inks to create the KODAK ESP3 All-in-One printer. It offers high-quality picture and document output, and allows you to print, scan and copy for less. Independent tests show you'll make significant savings on everything you print, including photos, black and colour documents.
Fantastic prints don't need to be expensive. Save up to 50% on everything you print compared to similar consumer inkjet printers* with Kodak's pigmented inks that produce photos that last a lifetime.
Get even more savings and convenience with our ink and paper KODAK Value Packs giving you Kodak lab quality photos from only 7p per print.
KODACOLOR Technology is a revolutionary technology that combines a high-nozzle density print head and pigmented inks with precision dual drop placement for brilliant prints that last a lifetime. For use with all Kodak EasyShare inkjet printers.
Based on Kodak Photo Value Pack RRP £12.49Results based on independent third party test data from QualityLogic and price survey data from IDC as of July/August 2007. Prices current at time of printer evaluation and will vary over time. Cost per photo and per page results have been rounded. Actual results may vary. Visit www.kodak.co.uk/go/inkdata for details. Results based on ink cost only. Excludes printer and media costs. Ink yields obtained by continuously printing in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. Actual yield results may vary.
**Under typical home display conditions.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Polly
I bought my Kodak ESP-5 to replace my old HP printer. The publicity stated lower ink costs and as I am newly retired I thought this would be an asset. The ink cartridges do indeed only cost half the price of the HP inkjet cartridges BUT they need replacing far more often and the colours aren't that accurate. It certainly is easy to use but the end results are very disappointing. I am currently saving my pennies to buy a replacement (most probably another HP) what a shame !!
102 of 107 people found the following review helpful
By Davie
This printer uses the same print engine as the disgraceful Kodak 5300 and 5500. I work in a large store where we sell a lot of the biggest name brands. The 5300 was brought out a year ago and within my store it has acheived 25% returns just within the first year. Lexmark used to hold the crown as worst manufacturer reliability but Kodak has taken that crown easily.
One of the problems extends from the photo printing process where a clear film is applied over the ink on the paper. When the ink runs out this film is still applied, then if this paper is re-used after the ink is re-filled the ink will not stick and a mess ensues. If you do buy a kodak and you run out of ink, do not attempt to re-use any paper twice.
The problem above accounts for a large percentage of the returns, but the rest are a mixture of faults in a much higher ratio than any other manufacturer.
Kodak should be applauded for their approach on ink prices, but it a shame they are made poorly. Nice looking printer as well.
EDIT: well in my store we power up and take sample pictures of the new products. Last night was the ESP5's turn. Started fine, printed test photo's good, went to scan and it swallowed 20 sheets and the A4 drive mechanism is knackered. The first ESP5 opened is faulty - GREAT start, but it looks like the same problems from the 5300 are going to exist.
EDIT 2: During this years TV campaign there has been an upsurge in demand, and so has the returns! Looking at sales verses returns in my store alone, we are 33% returns in JUST 5 MONTHS - incredible failure rate. Kodak know all about these problems but refuse to acknowledge it. DO NOT FALL FOR THE HYPE.
EDIT 3: The news just gets worse.... Read more ›
One of the problems extends from the photo printing process where a clear film is applied over the ink on the paper. When the ink runs out this film is still applied, then if this paper is re-used after the ink is re-filled the ink will not stick and a mess ensues. If you do buy a kodak and you run out of ink, do not attempt to re-use any paper twice.
The problem above accounts for a large percentage of the returns, but the rest are a mixture of faults in a much higher ratio than any other manufacturer.
Kodak should be applauded for their approach on ink prices, but it a shame they are made poorly. Nice looking printer as well.
EDIT: well in my store we power up and take sample pictures of the new products. Last night was the ESP5's turn. Started fine, printed test photo's good, went to scan and it swallowed 20 sheets and the A4 drive mechanism is knackered. The first ESP5 opened is faulty - GREAT start, but it looks like the same problems from the 5300 are going to exist.
EDIT 2: During this years TV campaign there has been an upsurge in demand, and so has the returns! Looking at sales verses returns in my store alone, we are 33% returns in JUST 5 MONTHS - incredible failure rate. Kodak know all about these problems but refuse to acknowledge it. DO NOT FALL FOR THE HYPE.
EDIT 3: The news just gets worse.... Read more ›
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By K. Maidment
It looks nice but is very noisy.
The ink may be cheap but runs out very fast.
The paper jams easily & is very hard to get out.
I have only had this printer 3 weeks and already need a new print head.
I would not buy this printer again.
The ink may be cheap but runs out very fast.
The paper jams easily & is very hard to get out.
I have only had this printer 3 weeks and already need a new print head.
I would not buy this printer again.
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
I purchased one of these without first checking with possible Amazon customer reviews. Big mistake !! Like many reporting here, I have had nothing but continuing troubles and frustration with this awful product. Constant paper jamming, being virtually impossible to free without interior damage; constant renewing of the albeit inexpensive ink cartridges (the machine uses large quantities of ink simply turning it on and setting itself in readiness). Notwithstanding frequent attempts with the self-cleaning regimes and cartridge renewals, the print quality is appalling and has deteriorated to not printing anything. In view of the many awful reports of Kodak Support, I cannot be bothered to waste more time with them - it will only serve to increase my stress and blood pressure needlessly.
In summary, DO NOT WASTE MONEY ON PURCHASING A KODAK PRINTER !!!
In summary, DO NOT WASTE MONEY ON PURCHASING A KODAK PRINTER !!!
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By geordie bill
After buing this printer it was faulty and after contacting kodak who took there time in responding/and could not give me a satisfactory answer to the fault.I am in the process of returning it for a refund,the printer was also 'noisy' disatisfied customer.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
I purchased this printer back in March and it really is the worst piece of kit I have ever experienced in my life. At first it seemed just great, noisy, but great, but the cheap feel of it worried me a little. I had been told instore that it did great printing so I was not worried
In April the printer started making white lines, so I did the clean printhead task a couple times which sort of cleared it up but then came back again. Took the ink out to see if I could clean it, but then the printer refused to recognise the ink. Put a new cartridge in then it still had the problem. Phoned Kodak and got through to the call centre which was not in Britain but the person on the other end talked me through okay and agreed it was the print head problem.
They sent this through to me and I installed it only for the printer to tell me I was out of ink! That was the new ink I had only days before installed. Another ink was put in and that cleared the problem. Great, it was printing as good as new and all was well with the world .... for a month then the exact same thing happened again. No way was I going to phone Kodak again so I took it back to Currys where I bought it. After explaining the problem and blagging that I had phoned Kodak they replaced it for me without much hassle with another ESP 5. Got home put it on power and I'll be blowed it made screeching sounds and ate about 10 sheets of paper and jammed up on first test sheets! Whilst trying to get these out the rear roller came off and I could find no way of putting it back as it seemed to have come away on one side.
Back to Currys, where I explained the problem again. The person behind the desk was extremely helpful, and did try and look to see if a repair could be carried out, but it was broken.... Read more ›
In April the printer started making white lines, so I did the clean printhead task a couple times which sort of cleared it up but then came back again. Took the ink out to see if I could clean it, but then the printer refused to recognise the ink. Put a new cartridge in then it still had the problem. Phoned Kodak and got through to the call centre which was not in Britain but the person on the other end talked me through okay and agreed it was the print head problem.
They sent this through to me and I installed it only for the printer to tell me I was out of ink! That was the new ink I had only days before installed. Another ink was put in and that cleared the problem. Great, it was printing as good as new and all was well with the world .... for a month then the exact same thing happened again. No way was I going to phone Kodak again so I took it back to Currys where I bought it. After explaining the problem and blagging that I had phoned Kodak they replaced it for me without much hassle with another ESP 5. Got home put it on power and I'll be blowed it made screeching sounds and ate about 10 sheets of paper and jammed up on first test sheets! Whilst trying to get these out the rear roller came off and I could find no way of putting it back as it seemed to have come away on one side.
Back to Currys, where I explained the problem again. The person behind the desk was extremely helpful, and did try and look to see if a repair could be carried out, but it was broken.... Read more ›
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dottylou
This product may have cheap ink, but the print head is very expensive and is totally useless. I have had my printer for two years and I have had to buy a print head every nine... Read more
Published 7 months ago by squalf
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent printer
This printer gives good quality printing for Documents and Photos. The ink definitely works out much cheaper than other brands and is of good quality. Read more
Published 7 months ago by GadgetGary
1.0 out of 5 stars
A huge waste of time and money
Kodak printers have been around for at least 5 years. As a PC engineer I've had to deal with a number of these. Read more
Published 12 months ago by C. Hammond
1.0 out of 5 stars
dreadful..!
Bought my ESP5 just over two years ago ,and in that time I've had to replace the print head FOUR times. Read more
Published 13 months ago by roger brett
1.0 out of 5 stars
3rd Kodak item to fail just out of warranty.
I used to work for Kodak. I felt a loyalty for ex-workmates and bought two cameras one after the other. Read more
Published 22 months ago by PapaStrider
5.0 out of 5 stars
great itm great seller
this printer schaner is realy good at its job dose every thing perfectly ink is the cheapest and black or coulor realy good results i can all so recomend this seller verry good... Read more
Published 22 months ago by GEORGE
1.0 out of 5 stars
Worst printer I've ever owned.
The Kodak ESP5 is without doubt the worst printer I have ever owned and I really regret purchasing it. Read more
Published on 8 May 2011 by Didz
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dont be tempted
I was talked into buying Kodak ESP-5 All-In-One just over a year ago by a well known computer shop, they definatly saw me comming! Read more
Published on 2 May 2011 by annette
1.0 out of 5 stars
Did the wrong thing....
My ESP-5 was purchased for me as a gift - I would not have bought it myself. It worked fine for about six months, and then the paper jams became more frequent. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2011 by R. Appleby
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it
Bought this printer 18months ago and have just read the reviews when looking to purchase a back up printhead. Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2010 by dmeikle
