Description
Kodak ColorEase PS Printer 941471 Dye Sublimation Photo Printer For Parts
The Kodak ColorEase PS Printer is a desktop dye sublimation photo printer that uses PostScript (PS) as its page description language, designed for high-quality continuous-tone color output. It connects via parallel (Centronics 36-pin), SCSI (50-pin), and DB9 serial interfaces. The part number on the rear panel reads 941471 MGA, manufactured by Eastman Kodak Company of Rochester, New York. This unit is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair and has not been tested.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Kodak (Eastman Kodak Company)
- Model: ColorEase PS Printer
- Part Number: 941471 MGA
- Print Technology: Dye Sublimation
- Page Description Language: PostScript (PS)
- Form Factor: Desktop
- Front Panel: LCD display, Power LED, Error LED, Print button, Cancel button, Scroll buttons, Setup/Select button
- Interfaces: Parallel (36-pin Centronics), SCSI (50-pin), DB9 Serial
- Dye sublimation ribbon roll installed and visible (CMYK ribbon present in open-top photo)
- Paper output tray with yellow media strip loaded at front
- Sold AS-IS — printer only, no additional accessories confirmed
Applications
The Kodak ColorEase PS Printer belongs to a line of professional dye sublimation printers produced by Kodak in the 1990s for photographic-quality color output. Dye sublimation technology works by transferring dye from a ribbon onto specially coated media using heat, producing continuous-tone prints without the visible dot pattern of inkjet or laser printing — this made it a preferred output device for professional photography labs, portrait studios, event photo booths, and proofing environments. The PostScript interpreter allowed it to accept output directly from professional graphics and prepress applications, making it suitable for design workflows of the era. These printers were common in commercial photo finishing and imaging environments throughout the mid-to-late 1990s. Today, units like this are primarily sought for spare parts, repair, or as display pieces representing the era of professional photographic printing before digital inkjet systems became dominant.
This Kodak ColorEase PS Printer (PN 941471 MGA) is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair. It has not been tested and is not guaranteed to be functional. The unit shows normal cosmetic wear consistent with prior use. The top cover opens and a dye sublimation ribbon roll is present and visible; rear ports (parallel, SCSI, DB9 serial) appear intact. The LCD panel was photographed displaying 'INITIALIZING,' which may or may not indicate normal startup behavior — buyers should assess suitability for their own repair or parts needs. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Kodak |
Model: |
ColorEase PS Printer |
MPN: |
941471 |
Secondary Model: |
941471 MGA |
Type: |
Dye Sublimation Photo Printer |
SKU: |
9769 |
Seller Notes: |
Printer only — includes installed dye ribbon roll as shown in photos. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Print Technology: |
Dye Sublimation |
Page Description Language: |
PostScript (PS) |
Interface: |
Parallel (Centronics), SCSI, DB9 Serial |
Connector Types: |
Parallel (36-pin Centronics), SCSI (50-pin), DB9 |
Form Factor: |
Desktop |
Compatible Media: |
Dye sublimation ribbon/media roll |
Front Panel Display: |
LCD with Print, Cancel, Scroll, Setup/Select buttons |
Manufacturer: |
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY 14650 |
Condition Notes: |
This Kodak ColorEase PS Printer 941471 is sold AS-IS for parts or repair. It has not been tested and is not guaranteed functional. Shows normal cosmetic wear. Please view photos and contact us with any questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |