Kodak Scan to Email Stopped Working: SMTP & App Password Fix

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Did your Kodak printer's scan-to-email feature stop working? A systems tech explains why Gmail and Outlook killed basic authentication and how to fix it.

FAST RESOLUTION WORKFLOW:

  • On your computer , navigate to //myaccount.google.com/security">https://myaccount.google.com/security.
  • Important: You must have 2-Step Verification enabled on your Google account. If it is not enabled, turn it on first under the "Signing in...
  • Once 2-Step Verification is active, search for "App passwords" in the Security settings page.
  • Under "Select app", choose Other (Custom name) and type "Kodak Printer".

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Elena Rodriguez

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Elena Rodriguez

Print Quality Specialist • 8+ Yrs Exp.

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Updated Aug 20, 2026

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Troubleshooting SMTP authentication failures on Kodak scan-to-email
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Diagnostic Decision Tree: Kodak Scan to Email Stopped Working: SMTP & App Password Fix

Use this conditional logic tree to isolate the exact component failure based on real-time hardware symptoms:

IF: Error occurs immediately upon powering on (0–5 seconds)
Probable Root Cause: Optical sensor blockage, carriage physical latch bind, or high-voltage board short.
Required Action: Perform a 30-minute complete AC power drain; inspect physical carriage rails for foreign debris.
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Probable Root Cause: Driver spooler corruption, WSD port timeout, or corrupt raster image payload.
Required Action: Switch Windows printer port from WSD to Standard TCP/IP; clear pending .SPL files in spool folder.
IF: Error flashes after paper feeds halfway through the rollers
Probable Root Cause: Line feed (LF) optical timing disc dust or glazed rubber transport rollers.
Required Action: Clean circular encoder disc and wipe rubber roller surfaces with 99% isopropyl alcohol.
Quick Answer Summary

To fix Kodak scan-to-email failures: 1) Gmail and Outlook removed 'Less Secure Apps' support. Generate an App Password from your Google Account security settings. 2) Enter the 16-character App Password into the printer's SMTP password field instead of your regular password. 3) Verify SMTP server settings: smtp.gmail.com, Port 587, TLS enabled.

If your. . Kodak All-in-One printer previously scanned documents directly to..

Your email inbox. Has suddenly stopped working, you are not alone.

This feature broke for millions of printer owners worldwide when Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo permanently disabled "Less Secure Apps" (Basic Authentication) for their email services. Kodak printers that relied on sending scans through a plain username/password.....

SMTP login can no longer authenticate with these modernized servers. The good news is that you can restore the functionality using App Passwords — special 16-character tokens that bypass the need for modern OAuth2 authentication.

Why Scan to Email Stopped Working

When you. . Configured "Scan to Email" on your Kodak printer,.

You entered your Gmail. Outlook email address.

Password into the printer's SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) settings. The printer used this login to send the scanned document as an email attachment.

This worked because email providers allowed Basic Authentication — a simple username + password handshake.

In 2022, Google removed support for Basic Authentication entirely, requiring all third-party apps to use OAuth2 — a modern token-based system. Since Kodak printers cannot perform OAuth2 handshakes (they lack the firmware..... (internal software) and display interface), the SMTP login permanently fails with an authentication error.

Solution A: Generate a Google App Password (Gmail Users)

Google provides a workaround called App Passwords — unique 16-character codes that allow legacy devices to authenticate without OAuth2:

  1. On your computer , navigate to https://myaccount.google.com/security.
  2. Important: You must have 2-Step Verification enabled on your Google account. If it is not enabled, turn it on first under the "Signing in to Google" section.
  3. Once 2-Step Verification is active, search for "App passwords" in the Security settings page.
  4. Under "Select app", choose Other (Custom name) and type "Kodak Printer".
  5. Click Generate . Google will display a 16-character password (e.g., abcd efgh ijkl mnop).
  6. Copy this password immediately — it will only be shown once.

Solution B: Generate a Microsoft App Password (Outlook/Hotmail Users)

  1. Navigate to https ef="https://account.microsoft.com/security">https://account.microsoft.com/security.
  2. Enable Two-Step Verification if not already active.
  3. Go to Security > Advanced security options > App passwords.
  4. Click Create a new app password.
  5. Microsoft will generate and display a one-time password. Copy it.

Entering the App Password into Your Kodak Printer

Now configure the printer's SMTP settings with the new App Password:

  1. On the Kodak printer control panel, navigate to Network Settings > Email Settings (or Scan Settings > Scan to Email).
  2. Enter the following SMTP parameters:
SettingGmail ValueOutlook Value
SMTP Serversmtp.gmail.comsmtp-mail.outlook.com
Port587587
Security / EncryptionTLS (or STARTTLS)TLS (or STARTTLS)
Usernameyour.email@gmail.comyour.email@outlook.com
PasswordThe 16-character App Password (not your regular Gmail password)The App Password (not your regular Outlook password)
  1. Save the settings and send a test scan to your own email address to verify.
Workaround if Your Printer Lacks SMTP Settings: If your Kodak model does not have an onboard SMTP settings menu, use the "Scan to Computer" function instead. Scan the document to your PC, then attach it to an email manually. You can also use the "Scan to USB" feature if your printer has a USB port.
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Technical Diagnostics for Kodak Scan-to-Email SMTP Failures

When Kodak all-in-one printers (ESP 7250, ESP 9250, HERO. . 7.1,...

HERO 9.1) fail to send scans via email, the issue is almost always tied to modern email security protocols. In recent years, major email providers (Google Gmail, Microsoft Outlook/Office 365,.....

Yahoo) disabled legacy Basic Authentication (plain username/password) in favor of OAuth 2.0. Because legacy Kodak printer firmware (internal software) only supports standard SMTP.....

Basic Auth, email connections are rejected at the server level.

How to Configure Kodak Scan-to-Email with Modern Email Providers

  1. Creating a Dedicated App Password (For Gmail & Yahoo):
    • Log into your Google or Yahoo account settings via a web browser.
    • Navigate to Security > 2-Step Verification (must be enabled).
    • Click on App Passwords.
    • Generate a new app password named "Kodak Printer". Google will generate a 16-character code (e.g., abcd efgh ijkl mnop).
    • Use this 16-character code as your SMTP password inside the Kodak printer settings, NOT your regular account password.
  2. Accessing the Kodak Embedded Web Server (EWS):
    • Find your printer's IP address on the Network settings sheet.
    • Enter the IP address into a web browser on your computer.
    • Navigate to Settings > Email / Scan to Email Settings.
  3. Configuring Correct SMTP Server Parameters:
    ProviderSMTP ServerPort & Encryption
    Gmail smtp.gmail.comPort 587 (STARTTLS) or Port 465 (SSL)
    Outlook / Hotmail smtp.office365.comPort 587 (STARTTLS)
    Yahoo Mail smtp.mail.yahoo.comPort 465 (SSL) or Port 587

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the printer say "Authentication Failed" with my correct Gmail password?

Google blocks standard login attempts from third-party legacy devices. You must generate an App Password in your Google Account Security settings and enter that specific code into the printer.

Can I scan to my computer instead if email remains blocked?

Yes. You can scan directly to your PC via USB or Wi-Fi using the Kodak Home Center software or the native Windows Scan app via standard WIA/TWAIN drivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my Kodak scan-to-email suddenly stop working in 2022?
Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo permanently disabled Basic Authentication (simple username/password logins) for SMTP in 2022. Kodak printers cannot perform the newer OAuth2 authentication required.
Is an App Password safe to use?
Yes. App Passwords are unique, revocable tokens that only grant email-sending access. They do not expose your full Google or Microsoft account.
Can I use Yahoo Mail for scan-to-email?
Yes. Generate a Yahoo App Password at login.yahoo.com under Account Security. Use smtp.mail.yahoo.com, Port 587, TLS enabled.

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Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Print Quality Specialist

Elena specializes in resolving color calibration and printhead issues. She has 8 years of experience working with high-end photo printers.