Kodak Easyshare Printer Dock (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

I really can't find enough positive things to say about this little machine! It's fast, easy to use and generally reliable. The print quality is just as good as that from the photo labs. It gives you the option of printing different size photos on each sheet so you're not limited to one 4x6 per sheet. (It would be nice if Kodak came up with a version of the dock that could produce prints larger than 4x6, though.) Additionally, the Kodak paper that is made for it has narrow edges for you to handle the photo when it comes out without getting fingerprints on it. Then you simply tear the edges off at the perforations. A sample is included and once you try it you won't even consider using anything else.There are several features that I particularly like, such as the auto enhance button that adjusts your image to look its best before you print it. Perhaps the biggest selling point for me, though, was that you can print without using your computer. You can view your pictures on the LCD screen of your camera to select which ones you want to print. Another feature that attracted me was the built-in SD/MMC card reader. Talk about convenience! Again, the images are displayed on your camera's LCD screen. However, the dock loses half a star because it has to stop and initialize every photo before displaying it when it's reading the SD/MMC card--too time-consuming if you're wading through a large number of pictures.Another of the very few complaints I have is that occasionally the last picture taken does not automatically appear on the screen as it should when I place the camera on the dock. The dock initializes then the screen goes black. The problem is easily remedied by unplugging then replugging the dock's power cord, but it does get to be a nuisance and costs the dock another half a star in my book. Additionally, you have to be careful that nothing is behind the dock when you're printing because there is no catch tray or anything to protect the prints as they slide through the back. (Each print makes four passes through the dock, sliding back and forth to pick up pigment and lamination.)When I bought this dock I was looking for high-quality, long-lasting prints from a machine that was easy to use. Overall, the Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock Plus has really delivered!

You will be amazed at the photos this thing prints. Better than anything that ever came out of an inkjet! It will print with or without a computer. As with most digital cameras, outdoor pictures look great, but indoor flash pictures may need to be touched up in a photo-editing program using a computer. The dock uses the same cartridge used in older versions of the printer dock, but check the list of cameras that are compatible with this dock. It will print from any PictBridge digital camera via a USB connection. It prints using thermal dye transfer. Basically, it's a roll of plastic film with yellow, red, blue, and a protective coating for each picture. I have tried rewinding the roll and using it to print new pictures, but it produces a ghost image of the original print on the new picture. Kodak pairs each cartridge with 40 sheets of tabbed glossy photo paper. It is magical to watch it work. The dock grabs the photo paper and sends it through the dock 4 times: once each to apply the yellow, red, blue, and then one additional pass to apply the protective water-resistant coating. The pictures look awful while the yellow and red are being applied, then suddenly look real after the blue goes on. How it doesn't mess up the paper placement between each pass is beyond me, but the result is a stunningly sharp photo. The perforated tabs break off after printing, making the photo borderless. The only downsides I can think of is that photos are limited to 4 X 6" or smaller multiples and it doesn't work on batteries so you must be plugged into an AC outlet to print or transfer. I ordered this dock from Amazon.com 6 days before I got an email from Kodak saying that it was available.

I am thrilled with my new printer dock! I ordered it because my 8 year old printer dock was not feeding the paper well anymore and jamming at times. Required my hands-on supervision for each print and couldn't depend on it printing the picture. EDIT; THIS PRINTER DOCK JUST STARTED MALFUNCTIONING IN THE PAST YEAR AND WORKED PERFECTLY FOR 7 YEARS. This new dock works perfectly and charges the camera perfectly. It prints great pictures. I've always loved the dock because I could print and send pictures immediately to my friends and family by mail or by computer. I would hate to have to go to drug store whenever I wanted picture prints or batteries. Rechargeable batteries that come with the dock are always in chargeable function. Special AA batteries are needed for nonchargeable batteries and they don't last very long and as I said, the dock has spoiled me by not requiring me to make trips to the drug store. Saves on gas to get there too! Included was an excellent booklet about all it's functions. Another reason for wanting convenient and uncomplicated mechanisms is that we have our first grandchild. It also has an easy function for transferring photos to the Internet. I'VE BEEN VERY PLEASED WITH EVERY PRODUCT I HAVE PURCHASED FROM AMAZON. I do wish to comment on the seller Elizabeth (same name as me). Her packaging was the most meticulous I've ever seen, well padded & wrapped very neatly. She also added little freebees like photo paper, color cartridge, literature and a very nice note. Certainly appears that she takes excellent care of her products and her buyers. I appreciate reviews that comment on the buyer which can affect the choice I make.