5100 all in one printer

Error 5100 typically means that something has jammed the carriage. Unplug printer, open, and examine the print area for anything that might be blocking the print heads from moving back and forth. clear...

Hi. Error means your printer failed to communicate with the printhead. If issue is not resolved by turning the printer off/on then you need to buy a new printhead. Here's a link on how to install a new printhead.

Take this link to Kodak website and click on How do I change printhead in my all-in-one printer.

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/products/ekn033539.jhtml?pq-path=9098

Hi,

Here is a link to a interactive instructional video that gives step-by-step instructions replacing the printhead:

Kodak 5100 Printhead Replacement

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may be printhead has gone bad. call kodak @ 1800 421 6699 for further assistance.if kodak is not able to solve the issue,they wil replace ur printhead for free of cost.

To install the printhead and ink cartridges in the:

• ESP 3 printer, see the Interactive Product Demo.
• ESP 5, ESP 7, ESP 9 printers and 5000 series printers, see Installing a New Printhead.

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the red blinking light indicates that your printer wont recognize your ink carthridge. you can try to reseat the carthridge and the printhead. to remove the printhead just press on the release tab which is located on the upper left corner of the printhead wall. If this will not correct the issue, you need to call their technical support hotline. maybe the carthridge is faulty or there is a problem on the printhead. their hotline no is 1 800 421 6699

I need to install a new printhead on a kodak 5100

Hello louloubell19,

You just need to push the button on top of the printhead and it will disengage from the carriage...

I hope I have been some of help. Take care...

Hello

You just need to push the button on top of the printhead and it will disengage from the carriage...(Make sure that when you open the printer access door, the printhead should move to the middle of the printer. If not, call Kodak technical support for that... 1-800-421-6699

I hope I have been some of help. Take care...