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BrandKodak
Item Height
17.5 centimetres
Item Width42.2 centimetres
Screen Size2.4 inches
Technical Details
- Switch to a Kodak printer and save an average of £75 a year on ink thanks to the lowest total ink replacement cost in the industry
- Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless printing
- Large 6.1cm (2.4”) colour LCD and memory card slots makes it easy to print without a PC
- Print speed: 30 ppm black, 29 ppm colour and a 4x6” photo in 29 seconds
- High resolution 9,600 dpi photo printing for lab quality photos that last a lifetime
- One touch copier and high resolution 1200dpi optical scanner
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Product Description
 Save an average of £75 a year on ink.** |
When buying a printer it’s tempting just to look at the ticket price of the printer. But with expensive ink cartridges your total costs are not always clear and can come as a bit of a shock later on. Kodak All-in-One printers are different, they have the lowest total ink replacement costs in the industry.* Independent tests prove that you can save an average of £75 a year on your ink.** Don’t just take our word for it, all testing was done independently to ISO standards by QualityLogic, who have provided testing services for the printing industry for over 20 years. QualityLogic are a world-leading expert in printer testing and were integral in developing the international standard (ISO) for measuring print cartridge performance. So say goodbye to overpriced ink and enjoy Kodak’s low-cost, high quality pigment ink cartridges that give you all the bright colours and sharp text you’d expect for just a fraction of the price.
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More than 100 years of Kodak image science research lies behind Kodak’s patented pigmented inks and advanced micro porous photo paper technology. This results in best-in-class image stability together with the brilliant colour and exceptional image quality Kodak is known for. According to Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR), a leading independent print permanence testing laboratory, Kodak All-in-One printers are ‘best in class’ achieving the highest level of overall print permanence of any current consumer desktop printer system. Other printer brands suggest you keep your photos under glass and out of the light to prevent fading but Kodak photos will last a lifetime,*** with no catches. As well as using pigmented inks which have inherent advantages over the dye-based inks found in most other brands of consumer inkjet printer, Kodak All-in-One printers use an additional clear protective gloss ink. The clear ink is applied in variable amounts depending on the amount of colour ink on each photo delivering a beautiful uniform gloss finish to the photo whilst also improving stain protection and smudge and scratch resistance. No other brand of consumer inkjet printer uses this technology.
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Kodak All-in-One printers are designed to be easy to set up and use. Built-in wi-fi connectivity adds the convenience of wireless printing and scanning from anywhere in the home. The large 2.4-inch colour screen provides a clear menu and allows you to view and edit photos. You can print and copy at the touch of a button without a PC and an intelligent paper sensor automatically adjusts the printer settings based on the paper type to deliver the possible print quality first time every time. And thanks to the pigment inks and micro porous papers photos dry instantly so they can be handled as soon as they come out of the printer avoiding any possibility of smudges or finger prints. Scanning is easy too, the high resolution optical scanner allows you to scan multiple images at once with the software automatically creating separate image files making it quick and easy to get great scans.
*As compared to leading consumer inkjet printers total ink load replacement costs using manufacturer's recommended ink cartridges; excludes printers that use only one cartridge. Based on independent third party cartridge pricing survey data obtained May 2009.IDC cartridge pricing survey data.
** Results based on average annual print volumes compared to leading consumer inkjet printers. Actual results may vary.***Based on testing by Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR) using KODAK inks and a full range of KODAK photo and document papers in all common consumer display and storage environments.
Manufacturer's Description
Save an average of £75 a year on ink.** |
When buying a printer it’s tempting just to look at the ticket price of the printer. But with expensive ink cartridges your total costs are not always clear and can come as a bit of a shock later on. Kodak All-in-One printers are different, they have the lowest total ink replacement costs in the industry.* Independent tests prove that you can save an average of £75 a year on your ink.** Don’t just take our word for it, all testing was done independently to ISO standards by QualityLogic, who have provided testing services for the printing industry for over 20 years. QualityLogic are a world-leading expert in printer testing and were integral in developing the international standard (ISO) for measuring print cartridge performance. So say goodbye to overpriced ink and enjoy Kodak’s low-cost, high quality pigment ink cartridges that give you all the bright colours and sharp text you’d expect for just a fraction of the price.
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More than 100 years of Kodak image science research lies behind Kodak’s patented pigmented inks and advanced micro porous photo paper technology. This results in best-in-class image stability together with the brilliant colour and exceptional image quality Kodak is known for. According to Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR), a leading independent print permanence testing laboratory, Kodak All-in-One printers are ‘best in class’ achieving the highest level of overall print permanence of any current consumer desktop printer system. Other printer brands suggest you keep your photos under glass and out of the light to prevent fading but Kodak photos will last a lifetime,*** with no catches. As well as using pigmented inks which have inherent advantages over the dye-based inks found in most other brands of consumer inkjet printer, Kodak All-in-One printers use an additional clear protective gloss ink. The clear ink is applied in variable amounts depending on the amount of colour ink on each photo delivering a beautiful uniform gloss finish to the photo whilst also improving stain protection and smudge and scratch resistance. No other brand of consumer inkjet printer uses this technology.
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Kodak All-in-One printers are designed to be easy to set up and use. Built-in wi-fi connectivity adds the convenience of wireless printing and scanning from anywhere in the home. The large 2.4-inch colour screen provides a clear menu and allows you to view and edit photos. You can print and copy at the touch of a button without a PC and an intelligent paper sensor automatically adjusts the printer settings based on the paper type to deliver the possible print quality first time every time. And thanks to the pigment inks and micro porous papers photos dry instantly so they can be handled as soon as they come out of the printer avoiding any possibility of smudges or finger prints. Scanning is easy too, the high resolution optical scanner allows you to scan multiple images at once with the software automatically creating separate image files making it quick and easy to get great scans.
*As compared to leading consumer inkjet printers total ink load replacement costs using manufacturer's recommended ink cartridges; excludes printers that use only one cartridge. Based on independent third party cartridge pricing survey data obtained May 2009.IDC cartridge pricing survey data.
** Results based on average annual print volumes compared to leading consumer inkjet printers. Actual results may vary.***Based on testing by Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR) using KODAK inks and a full range of KODAK photo and document papers in all common consumer display and storage environments.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
154 of 157 people found the following review helpful
Well, got this printer to replace an ageing and tired old Canon. I was impressed with the spec, and especially the promise of cheaper ink cartridges - a feature Kodak is pushing keenly at the moment.
At home, everything connected, and seemed initially to work fine. Until I noticed two things:
* the black ink cartridge was draining VERY quickly
* the wi-fi connection was VERY flakey
The second problem is the most irritating - the thing constantly drops the connection, and I have to restart it every time I need to print something out (this seems to hook it back on the network again).
On reflection, I probably regret getting this printer - its too hi-maintenance to be able to work seamlessly with everything else. I use it for my work, so can't be getting up and restarting each time I need a document. I AM technically literate, and have set up home networks in the past. This beast has beaten me.
Oh, and the black cartridge prints around 20-30 sheets. Maybe this is how Kodak get around the cheap cartridges - we just end up buying more :)
UPDATE: December 2010 - continuing problems with wireless connection. This printer is clearly a waste of money, and I recommend anyone considering a wireless printer to avoid this one :) [hence downgrading rating to 1 star]
UPDATE 2: February 2011 - do not buy this printer. Expensive (though Kodak claim cheap cartridges, the black ink one lasts a MAXIMUM of 20 sheets - and that's it), flawed software (warnings that catridges are empty when they obviously aren't) and continuing wi-fi connection problems.
Avoid.
At home, everything connected, and seemed initially to work fine. Until I noticed two things:
* the black ink cartridge was draining VERY quickly
* the wi-fi connection was VERY flakey
The second problem is the most irritating - the thing constantly drops the connection, and I have to restart it every time I need to print something out (this seems to hook it back on the network again).
On reflection, I probably regret getting this printer - its too hi-maintenance to be able to work seamlessly with everything else. I use it for my work, so can't be getting up and restarting each time I need a document. I AM technically literate, and have set up home networks in the past. This beast has beaten me.
Oh, and the black cartridge prints around 20-30 sheets. Maybe this is how Kodak get around the cheap cartridges - we just end up buying more :)
UPDATE: December 2010 - continuing problems with wireless connection. This printer is clearly a waste of money, and I recommend anyone considering a wireless printer to avoid this one :) [hence downgrading rating to 1 star]
UPDATE 2: February 2011 - do not buy this printer. Expensive (though Kodak claim cheap cartridges, the black ink one lasts a MAXIMUM of 20 sheets - and that's it), flawed software (warnings that catridges are empty when they obviously aren't) and continuing wi-fi connection problems.
Avoid.
137 of 140 people found the following review helpful
When I bought one of these on the High Street I was advised to buy a separate warranty as Kodak's is return to base (at your expense) and the store would otherwise refuse to handle warranty claims (ominous!). Turned out to be a good idea. Initial set up was a bit fiddly, lots of plastic and tape to remove and you have to install the print head yourself (this was very stiff and needed quite a bit of force). Installed OK on three out of four of our PCs (one on XP, one on Vista and one on Windows 7). Fourth PC (Vista, but not pre-installed) would only install using USB cable but then worked OK wirelessly.
In use is quite noisy, especially on start up, but quality and speed of prints has been consistent and good enough for me. Sometimes freezes and needs to be switched off for a while before it responds correctly. After 8 months started to eat ink rapidly, eventually getting through a set of cartridges in only ten b&w prints (should do hundreds). The colour cartridge was exhausted as well despite apparently not using any. Kodak chat help was OK if a bit slow. After this happened twice the printer was diagnosed as faulty (having ruled out the cartridges themselves and the paper). Test prints showed the printer was calculating the date incorrectly by over a hundred years too.
I got a replacement under the separate warranty, which is OK so far. Print head design seems to have changed as this one was much easier to fit. Ink consumption acceptable at the moment and I haven't experienced the freezing problem yet, though sometimes pauses for several seconds mid printout - I think this may be a wireless network issue. Time will tell if proves reliable this time. Nb: I tried re-inserting the cartridges from the first printer, in case that printer was misreporting them as empty, but they were indeed empty.
Update April 2012: The replacement printer failed with an irretrievable printer-head carriage jam after about 18 months use. I got a no quibble replacement under the extended warranty I purchased with the original. This time the ESP5250 was no longer available so I was offered a Kodak Hero 5.1 AND an extra set of ink (thanks to the fall in printer prices in the past couple of years) instead. I have to say this seems a better design with an much improved paper feed system.
In use is quite noisy, especially on start up, but quality and speed of prints has been consistent and good enough for me. Sometimes freezes and needs to be switched off for a while before it responds correctly. After 8 months started to eat ink rapidly, eventually getting through a set of cartridges in only ten b&w prints (should do hundreds). The colour cartridge was exhausted as well despite apparently not using any. Kodak chat help was OK if a bit slow. After this happened twice the printer was diagnosed as faulty (having ruled out the cartridges themselves and the paper). Test prints showed the printer was calculating the date incorrectly by over a hundred years too.
I got a replacement under the separate warranty, which is OK so far. Print head design seems to have changed as this one was much easier to fit. Ink consumption acceptable at the moment and I haven't experienced the freezing problem yet, though sometimes pauses for several seconds mid printout - I think this may be a wireless network issue. Time will tell if proves reliable this time. Nb: I tried re-inserting the cartridges from the first printer, in case that printer was misreporting them as empty, but they were indeed empty.
Update April 2012: The replacement printer failed with an irretrievable printer-head carriage jam after about 18 months use. I got a no quibble replacement under the extended warranty I purchased with the original. This time the ESP5250 was no longer available so I was offered a Kodak Hero 5.1 AND an extra set of ink (thanks to the fall in printer prices in the past couple of years) instead. I have to say this seems a better design with an much improved paper feed system.
92 of 95 people found the following review helpful
Take this warning seriously. Do NOT buy this printer. I read the mixed reviews and, as a reasonably competent IT professional, I thought that I would be able to overcome the technical issues raised. NOT SO!
The software supplied with this printer is terrible. It takes hours to download and then it works intermittently. The help desk is incompetent and, when they run out of ideas, they direct you to your firewall supplier, your anti-virus supplier and anyone else except Kodak. And typically, at some point, an hour into the call, the damn thing will start working - just until you put the phone down.
Now the thing is that I have a number of computers connected to this prnter over the network and when it works, it works for all of them and when it doesn't work, it doesn't work on any. The PROBLEM IS THE PRINTER. Not the network. Not the computer. Not its software.
The reason I have the time to write this review right now is that I wanted to print something and it offered a software update. Foolishly, I clicked 'yes' and found (when I realised I was in for a half hour download and half hour reinstall) that the 'cancel' button was greyed out and it had already killed the old version before starting the download!
What sort of bozos wrote this stuff?
DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER. Learn from my pain.
The software supplied with this printer is terrible. It takes hours to download and then it works intermittently. The help desk is incompetent and, when they run out of ideas, they direct you to your firewall supplier, your anti-virus supplier and anyone else except Kodak. And typically, at some point, an hour into the call, the damn thing will start working - just until you put the phone down.
Now the thing is that I have a number of computers connected to this prnter over the network and when it works, it works for all of them and when it doesn't work, it doesn't work on any. The PROBLEM IS THE PRINTER. Not the network. Not the computer. Not its software.
The reason I have the time to write this review right now is that I wanted to print something and it offered a software update. Foolishly, I clicked 'yes' and found (when I realised I was in for a half hour download and half hour reinstall) that the 'cancel' button was greyed out and it had already killed the old version before starting the download!
What sort of bozos wrote this stuff?
DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER. Learn from my pain.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
paper feed problem
This printer broke down very soon after purchase, the paper feed just didn't work properly. Don't think I'd buy this printer again.
Published 6 days ago by caz
Disapointing
Unlike others I've never really had a problem with the network. I really like the way it communicates with more than one computer without "sharing" and having to do any setting up... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Richard
Broke down within a month
At first this seemed like a good buy. Small footprint, cheap cartridges, wi-fi. But apart from the huge noise this little box makes when printing, the most annoying thing was a... Read more
Published 22 days ago by davezol_nyc
Seems good at first
I was extremely happy with my printer and it did everything I wanted it to until 9 months after I started using it. It stopped printing properly. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Miss Cunningham
Worst company
Although the printers themselves (I have had a couple and now have ESP5250) are not bad, Kodak are absolutely useless at customer service. Read more
Published 1 month ago by froggie
Buy any other printer but this
Even though cartridges are much cheaper to replace, the print head will need replacing soon after a year! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mohan
Save Yourself Some Money - Don't Bother With ESP 5250
I bought this product last year and was happy with it for the first year. After that I noticed that the print was blurred with what appeared to be white lines scored through it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. M. Jones
Don't bother
Creased pages, smudged ink, pictures not too sharp, don't bother! Ink may be cheap, but you'll need it when you persevere to try and get a half decent picture.
Published 3 months ago by DWH
Printer from hell
I purchased this printer about 18 months ago, it has never printer well. Sometimes the print quality is poor, if it is not that then there is something else like screwing up the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by fotonathan1
Fail
Bought this printer as many others have on the understanding that the inks would be cheap - not a major drama as had no intention of using for full coverage prints, mainly text etc... Read more
Published 3 months ago by B Churchill
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