Note 7 - Goodwill (Detail) - Carrying Value of Goodwill by Reportable Segments (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended							3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2012		Mar. 31, 2013 Graphics, Entertainment and Commercial Films Segment [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Digital Printing and Enterprise Segment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Digital Printing and Enterprise Segment [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Personalized and Document Imaging Segment [Member]
Balance	$ 278				$ 114	$ 17	$ 17	$ 147
Impairment	(77)	[1]		[1]	(77)
Currency translation adjustments	(5)				(1)			(4)
Balance	$ 196				$ 36	$ 17	$ 17	$ 143

[1] Refer to Note 7, "goodwill", in the Notes to Financial Statements.Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2012.