Hacking Kodak Picture Maker
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by deadkode
deadkode@phreaker.net

Your first question, I'm sure, is what the hell is it? Kodak Picture
Maker is a Sun powered computer used to scan images, edit images, and print
them out on really high quality paper. You can retrieve your pictures that you
want to print from a variety of sources, including PCMCIA, 3.5" floppy, and
CD-ROM. It is operated by a touch screen and if you don't like the way
the screen is calibrated, by all means reach down to the slot where you get
your pictures out of, and turn the switch on the right hand side off and
on. It takes between 10 and 15 minutes to boot up though. 

To find one in your area, try: 
http://www.kodak.com/cgi-bin/webWhereToBuy.pl?form=name-Only&productGroupCode=27

Why Would I Want To Hack It?

Because it has pretty colors on it and makes noise. Also, I believe it
infringes on your privacy without letting you know. Whenever you print
something off of it, it requires a password. The clerk or store manager puts
the password in and your print comes out. They don't mention that they save
a copy of what you printed to an internal hard drive on the unit. You can
view these by touching "Print Previous Pictures" on the menu.

How To Hack It

There are essentially two passwords for the system, one to get into setup
and one to print pictures. Shoulder surfing the password for printing is easy,
since it's a touch screen, and when the operator presses the button on the
screen, it depresses. You will now be able to print as much as you  ike and 
copy images to floppy. Why pay $5 for their floppy when you can use yours for 
30 cents? The setup password, nine times out of ten, is the store number of 
whatever facility you are in. The store number can usually be found on a 
receipt, or if you don't mind seeming conspicuous, you can just ask for it.