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KODAK HERO 6.1 Wireless AIO Printer
$79.99 + $5 Standard OR $17 Two-Day OR $20 One-Day Shipping
Condition: New

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Probably not the best investment since Kodak fairly recently announced that they are going to discontinue their printer division. They state that you will still get continued support, but there is probably a reason they were not profitable selling printers...

I had two of these printers, took one of them back and still have one in the box unopened.

First one worked fine when it worked, then it lost connection and I could never get it to connect again wired or wireless. The second one is going on craigslist.

Can someone confirm that you can really buy refill cartridges for only 10 bucks?

That almost seems too good to be true.

i haven't used this exact model but i have used a couple of different models of kodak printers and they have all been amazing. also the Ink is pretty cheap. 13 bucks for the black cartridge and 20 for the color. Don't be fooled by the fact that kodak stopped making printers; they made quality items but couldn't ram their way into a good market share in time to not go broke.

also links to office max for the inks in response to cowboy dan
http://www.officemax.com/technology/ink-toner-ribbons/ink-printheads/kodak-ink-printheads/product-prod2960124?R=22314292&ssp=true

http://www.officemax.com/technology/ink-toner-ribbons/ink-printheads/kodak-ink-printheads/product-prod2960128?R=22314327&ssp=true

CNET review from earlier this year

CowboyDann wrote: Can someone confirm that you can really buy refill cartridges for only 10 bucks?

That almost seems too good to be true.

The ink runs out very very quickly, and the ink cartridges do not have a memory reset button so you can't do that trick either. Be warned.

Every time I have to buy a new ink cartridge for my printer, I swear it's the last one and I'm switching to laser.

Still on ink though. Still on ink.

I have two wireless Kodak AIO printers, one is a Hero. They make great paperweights.

The first printer worked great, I was completely enamored with it and told everyone looking for a wireless printer not to be fooled by bad reviews or naysayers. Then it started with error after error (such as saying there was a paper jam when there wasn't even paper in it) and I am very glad I bought a two-year warranty from Staples when I got the unit. The second Kodak printer we bought is just as nice, when you can get the damn thing connected. I can't install it on most computers and I got it to work once from one of the desktops but the next time I turned it on, I couldn't get it to connect and still haven't figured out how to make it work.

dustinkh92 wrote:The ink runs out very very quickly, and the ink cartridges do not have a memory reset button so you can't do that trick either. Be warned.

Thanks for the heads up!

71 reviews equate to 3 out of 5 stars on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-HERO-6-1-Wireless-Printer/product-reviews/B005K8AV2Y

As much as I'd love for Woot to sell these and make money, I simply can't recommend such a crappy product. It's a shame Woot ended up with these printers. If only Woot could put these where they belong (in a B 'o C) and still make a profit while doing so.

To anyone who is considering buying this: Do yourself a favor and at least buy the SquareTrade warranty so you don't end up screwed. Or better yet, just don't buy this piece of piece of junk. You'll be better off with a HP Photosmart AIO or an Epson Stylus AIO. They have individual inks which cost only about $10 a piece and they are much more efficient.

http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-HERO-6-1-Wireless-Printer/product-reviews/B005K8AV2Y

Reviews make this a no-go for me. Printer guzzles ink, and even if its just the color cartridge that is used up, it forces you to replace the other cartridge as well. Network connectivity problems galore and to top it off tons of feedback on longevity.

I m staying far away from this woot

I have this printer's predecessor. It's printheads are very flaky, and the ink cartridges are short-lived. Moreover, the cartridges have black and color bundled together, so you have to replace both when one runs out of ink. When the printhead dies, which it will after 6mo, replacements are $49. I had to replace both cartridges within 20 pages, then again after 50 more.

Beyond that the printer is slow to start (90 sec), the software is barely functional, and the UI freezes periodically.

Stay away from these junky printers. I recommend the Epson All-in-One series instead, which you'll see is much more fondly received on Amazon.

Don't take my word for it, check out the humiliating reviews on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-HERO-6-1-Wireless-Printer/product-reviews/B005K8AV2Y/ref=dp_db_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

Unfortunately these things (and pretty much all other Kodak machines) are junk.

Connection
Major connection issues, as already explored. I hate having to reconnect to the network every time the printer goes to sleep. And that function doesn't have the ability to turn off.

Ink
They advertise as "lowest cost ink", because the cartridges aren't that expensive. Well, if your color cart is done for, good luck. You'll have to replace it before you do any printing. Both your colors out and the same time? It won't notify you of that, only one. And not to mention that if you crack that cart open, there is ink for days inside.

Kodak printers are junk. Horrid product development like this is the reason they are going under.

kevlar51 wrote:Every time I have to buy a new ink cartridge for my printer, I swear it's the last one and I'm switching to laser.

Still on ink though. Still on ink.

I've been using Epson inkjets for years, with refillable carts online with auto-reset chips ($15/set of four), and bulk ink ($15 for 4x100ml, enough for ten or more refills). I have had no clogging or skipping problems and photo prints look great. It's just not practical to pay $100/oz. of ink when you have this option.

Bought a similar model from HSN. Very flaky. Jammed all the time, especially when trying to use the ADF. Gave up and returned it.
There is a reason it is cheap. Heed all the bad comments.

The Kodak software is terrible. My printer would lose network connectivity every time it went to sleep (maximum 2 hrs) until a firmware patch was released (a year later).

The short story is: I've been displeased with every printer I've owned and Kodak is no exception.

I bought a Kodak printer here on Woot and it worked well for 7 months, then it would it would print blank. I changed the ink several times thinking I had bad ink. Then googled the reviews and realized others had had similar problems. Contacted Kodak via instant chat and all the help I received did not help. Wrote email and no one ever answered. There is no phone to call. I know that office depot discontinued selling all Kodak printers. I have had mine boxed up before I used it for one year because it is not working. I would say to stay away.

I have had horrible issues with all the Kodak printers I have been unfortunate enough to encounter.

Most of the issues have already been listed: Ink detection or lack thereof, poor printer head quality (ie. smearing), terrible connection and generally shoddy construction.

Find another brand for better quality. Also, Kodak isn't the only one with cheap ink, which was really their only selling point. Any brand that uses tanks vs. cartridges will be cheaper due to a simpler product.

mrtea79 wrote:I have this printer's predecessor. It's printheads are very flaky, and the ink cartridges are short-lived. Moreover, the cartridges have black and color bundled together, so you have to replace both when one runs out of ink. When the printhead dies, which it will after 6mo, replacements are $49. I had to replace both cartridges within 20 pages, then again after 50 more.

Beyond that the printer is slow to start (90 sec), the software is barely functional, and the UI freezes periodically.

Stay away from these junky printers. I recommend the Epson All-in-One series instead, which you'll see is much more fondly received on Amazon.

Don't take my word for it, check out the humiliating reviews on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-HERO-6-1-Wireless-Printer/product-reviews/B005K8AV2Y/ref=dp_db_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

Yep same here... On my third print head now.. although kodak replaced them 3 times, now this one is bad and they will not replace it a 4th time.. Gave it away.. crappy crap.. I also have an artisen 810 and it's worked flawlessly for going on 3 years now..

Wow on all the previous reviews. I had one of the very first Kodak printers and it lasted a very long time (3 years?)It was one of those Celebrity Apprentice advertising deals, and was the best photo printer ever. (Friends couldn't believe the quality of my collage collection) It finally died and now I have a ESP 3 and an ESP Office 2170 on either side of my computer. I also have another Kodak in my closet in case I need a backup. All have been bought at the similar price here, so the printer is really about $50 because the Ink is included. I feel bad that so many of you got "lemons". If I didn't already have one in the closet, I'd have to buy another one here.

kevlar51 wrote:Every time I have to buy a new ink cartridge for my printer, I swear it's the last one and I'm switching to laser.

Still on ink though. Still on ink.

We don't print that much so the ink heads would always clog up and never want to clean. I finally gave up and bought and HP 1012 home laser around 7 years ago. I am still on the original toner.

Ahhh, the land of smoke, mirrors and false advertising. Kodak won't make another dime off of me. They advertised all of these new generation printers as being easy on ink, and they end up sucking ink like Sie sucks iced tea on Duck Dynasty. I have owned two of them (yes, I normally have to touch the hot stove twice before realizing it is hot). These are, in a word, junk. Ship all of the leftovers to the Woot purchasing department to use so they can be reminded not to buy crap ever again for my beloved Woot page.

Connection problems and print head doesn't last long. My new Epson out-performs the Kodak hands down. No wonder Kodak is getting out of the printer biz. They won't offer you a new print head, but they will try to sell you a refurb for $80. If you need a print head- $25 on eBay. Stick with an Epson instead. The extra cost of ink is worth it considering it has far fewer problems.

I have a different model but all the same problems...ink runs out quickly, Print head needed replacing within a month, and sometimes it is connected other times not. I had to plug it in to one computer and even that sometimes doesn't work without reloading software or driver. I think George Eastman is probably rolling over in his grave.

Given that they are getting out of the business and liquidating assets and patents how long can they keep making cartridges for this thing? If you print any amount Laser is the way to go.

What size is the flatbed scanner part of this? Not an important question for many users - but most of my eBay product images are done on a flatbed scanner, so a big one is better for me. (This is why I currently own a Brother MFC 6490CW, with an 11"x17" scanner bed.)
On the other hand, I'll be looking for a printer to send with my youngest daughter to college - probably as a HS graduation present. Her big brother has been making do with a cheap bottom-of-the-line HP printer; I'm thinking that a fairly compact inkjet multifunction machine would be good to send with my daughter.
Since this Kodak Hero is from their business line, I would guess that it would probably be too bulky to work well in a dorm room. I'd also be concerned about Kodak printers becoming "orphaned" by the manufacturer (they say they'll still support them - but for how long?)

I bought one last time around. Utter crap. Failed print heads, impossible wireless communication, etc. Gutenberg had a more modern printer.

Thanks so much for saving my money...I always check the discussion before pulling the trigger. Thank you!!

Can this handle Tabloid (11" x 17")sized prints?

shaun40555 wrote:Given that they are getting out of the business and liquidating assets and patents how long can they keep making cartridges for this thing? If you print any amount Laser is the way to go.

Great Point!

To paraphrase a woot tshirt... "Kodak ruins everything". If you need a cheap printer, or want to donate one to your kid's classroom -- go ahead -- it will probably work through the end of this school year. But otherwise, I'd pass this up. Invest what you must to get a reliable printer.

Hope to save some folks some heartache here (sorry Woot). I had a Kodak ESP 7 printer for about a week, and it was the absolute worst piece of technology ever. Terrible, terrible, terrible. Printhead clogging, connectivity, paper jam. Awful. Read the Kodak printer reviews on other sites, save yourself grief, and buy something else.

So long as it works with your network, wireless printing is the best way to go.

WOW! A discontinued printer from a bankrupt company that has a history of lack of customer support, what a deal.

Kodak makes the worst printers ever, I bought 2 on woot. Had to replace the printheads in both several times, finally got them to send me new models and both of those were junk as well. Kodak for me went 0-4 on printers lasting more than a year, they are the absolute worst. The canon I bought to replace them has worked almost perfectly for several years now. Buy something good.

After multiple printer heads failing and poor customer support, I vowed never ever to buy a Kodak printer ever again...never, ever....ever.

Just a heads up, if you need this thing serviced by kodak be prepared for a fight with them. I purchased a kodak camera from woot back in april, it failed within a week and I am still fighting with them to get me a replacement. I sent the camera in for repair (which i paid for the shipping even though it was under their mfg warranty) and I have yet to get it back. After 9 phone calls, several emails and chat sessions, they continually promise me each time I call that it will be 3-7 business days before I get my product. I have gone almost 4 months without anything in my hands..... Horrible customer service who doesn't care about the customer

Bashiba wrote:Kodak makes the worst printers ever, I bought 2 on woot. Had to replace the printheads in both several times, finally got them to send me new models and both of those were junk as well. Kodak for me went 0-4 on printers lasting more than a year, they are the absolute worst. The canon I bought to replace them has worked almost perfectly for several years now. Buy something good.

Ditto. I wooted the Kodak ESP 9250 all-in-one printer last year and it only had to be replaced 3 times.

Trouble is they only replaced it twice, then the warranty was out. I still have ink cartridges that will not work on newer Kodak printers. I might be less bitter if I'd opened the window and thrown money out.