User's Guide CMP0089-00 EN
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Contents Contents Setting Auto Roll Paper Feeding. . . . . . . . . . . Loading Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cutting the roll paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading Cut Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading the Paper Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading Manually from the Rear. . . . . . . . . . . Loading and Ejecting Thick Paper. . . . . . . . . .
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Contents Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Menu List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Maintenance menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Paper menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Printer Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Printer Status Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Contents Appendix Options and Consumable Products. . . . . . . . . . . 161 Supported Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Epson Special Media Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Supported Commercially Available Paper. . . . . 173 Before Printing on Commercially Available Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Notes When Moving or Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction Introduction Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using the printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. For Users in Europe Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction Caution Because the product is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. Two people are needed to unpack or carry the printer. See the following for details on the product's weight. U Setup Guide Make sure you use the correct posture when lifting the product. Lifting using the wrong posture could cause an injury. When lifting the product, make sure you lift at the locations indicated in the manual.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction Caution Do not sit on the product or place any heavy objects on the product. Pay particular attention in houses with children. The printer could tip over or break and cause an injury. Do not put your fingers near the paper roller section when the printer is on or when it is printing. If your fingers are caught in the paper roller, an injury could occur. Only handle the paper after it has been ejected completely.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction Warning Do not use the power cable if it is damaged. An electric shock or fire could occur. If the power cable is damaged, contact Epson Support.Note the following points to avoid damaging the power cable. ❏ Do not modify the power cable. ❏ Do not place anything heavy on the power cable. ❏ Do not bend, twist, or pull forcefully on the power cable. ❏ Do not route the power cable near heaters.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction Notes on Manuals Opening and Viewing Manuals Opening Manuals Meaning of Symbols Warning: Caution: A Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury. See the "Setup Guide" and execute software installation from the supplied software disc or Setup Navi. When installation is complete, an EPSON Manuals icon is created on the desktop of the computer being used. Cautions must be followed to avoid bodily injury.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction Printer Parts Front A Front cover Remove when replacing the built-in cutter or installing the optional SpectroProofer. Normally installed when using the printer. B Cartridge cover (left) Open when replacing ink cartridges. U “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 130 C Paper cassette Load cut sheets from 8 to 17 inches wide.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction D Paper cassette cover To prevent the inside of the printer from getting dusty, attach the cover to the paper cassette when printing cut sheets on super A3 or larger. You do not need to use the cover for other cases. U “Loading the Paper Cassette” on page 39 E Output tray Ejected paper is collected here. Extend according to the size of the paper being ejected.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction N Large alert lamp Lit or flashing when an error or warning occurs in the printer. On : An error occurred. Check the contents of the error on the control panel's screen. Flashing : An ink or paper low warning occurred. You can specify for which consumable this warning should occur. The factory default setting is Off (do not warn). U “Preferences” on page 120 Off : No error.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction Rear/Spindle A Rear unit Remove if the paper jams, and then clear the jammed paper. Normally installed when using the printer. B Roll paper holder unit connector Always use with the cable connected. C USB port Connects the USB cable. D Airflow vents Vents the air used to cool the inside of the printer. E LAN port Connects the LAN cable. F Status light (green and red) The color indicates the network transmission speed.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction H AC inlet Connects the power cable. I Movable flange (black) Fixes the roll paper placed on the spindle. Remove and install when loading or removing roll paper on the spindle. J Spindle When you want to load roll paper into the printer, place the roll paper on the spindle. K Attachment Install when placing roll paper with a 3-inch core on the spindle.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction If pressed in the ready status, the Maintenance Menu is displayed on the screen, and you can clean the print head, perform a nozzle check, or switch the type of black ink. If pressed while printing is temporarily stopped (paused), you can only perform a nozzle check or head cleaning.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction G r button (Menu button) ❏ ❏ The ink status is indicated by a lit or flashing light. If pressed in the ready status or when no paper is loaded, the Menu is displayed.U “Menu Operations” on page 105 On Goes to the next screen (Menu > Item > Parameter) if pressed while the Menu is displayed. : Indicates errors such as an installed ink cartridge is expended, an ink cartridge is not installed, or a wrong ink cartridge is installed.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction Screen View 1. Status indicators Icon No alarm Status No error. The height of the indicator changes with the level of ink remaining. Ink is low. You need to prepare a new ink cartridge. AMessages Displays the printer's status, operations, and error messages. U “What to do When a Message is Displayed” on page 141 U “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 105 An error occurred. Check the message on the screen, and clear the error. 2.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ 15mm: 15mm is set EUsage status of black ink Displays the selected black ink. U “Paper” on page 113 FMaintenance Box Status Displays the approximate amount of space in the Maintenance Box. Icon I Platen Gap Settings Displays the Platen Gap settings. U “Printer Setup” on page 117 Status Icon No error. The height of the indicator corresponds to the amount of space. Explanation Standard is selected The Maintenance Box is nearing the end of its service life.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction bring out delicate tone differences in black-and-white images. In addition, the other seven colors, including Orange and Green, realize superior color reproduction creating bright and vivid images in green to yellow and yellow to red. Features The main features of this printer are described below.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction Automatic color management (SpectroProofer mounter) This helps prevent any wasted time when printing has stopped due to running out of ink or paper. With the optional SpectroProofer Mounter 17" installed, you can print, dry, and do color measurement work in sequence on roll paper. Another optional colorimeter ILS30EP can be used for a variety of color measurement conditions including the new M1 standard.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction conditions are not suitable for the paper. Be sure to use the printer in an environment where the paper's requirements are met. For more details, see the documentation supplied with the paper. Also, when operating in dry areas, air conditioned environment, or under direct sunlight, maintain the appropriate humidity.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Store the printer after confirming that the print head has been capped (the print head is positioned at the far right). If the print head is left uncapped for a long time, the print quality may decline. ❏ Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges installed. The ink in the printer may dry, preventing it from printing as expected. Leave ink cartridges in all slots, even while you are not using the printer.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper with your bare hands. Moisture and oils from your hands can affect print quality. ❏ Prevent color distortion while displaying or storing the print outs by following the instructions in the paper's documentation. ❏ Handle roll paper by holding the edges. We recommend wearing cotton gloves.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction Introducing the Software As well as the printer driver, a variety of software packages are also provided such as Network easy configuration and plug-in software to add functionality to commercially available packages. You can install the software from the software disc supplied, or by downloading from the Epson website.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Allows you to execute printer maintenance functions to maintain print quality, check the printer's status, and so on. Windows Summary of the Printer Driver The main functions of the printer driver are described below. ❏ Converts print data received from applications into printable data and sends it to the printer. ❏ Settings such as document size and print quality can be adjusted from the settings dialogs.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction Software on the Website Aside from the software supplied on the software disc, the latest software versions for this printer can also be found on the Epson website. Download as required. http://www.epson.com Note: Depending on your country or region, you may not be able to download software from the website. For more details, contact your dealer or Epson Support.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction Starting and Closing Software Uninstalling Software Windows Starting c Important: You can start by using any of the following methods. ❏ You must log in with an Administrators group. Double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop Depending on the software being used, a shortcut icon may not be created during installation. ❏ If an Administrator password or confirmation is requested, enter the password and then continue with the operation.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Introduction E Follow the on-screen instructions to continue. When the delete confirmation message appears, click Yes. Restart the computer if you are reinstalling the printer driver. Mac OS X When reinstalling or upgrading the printer driver or other software, follow the steps below to uninstall the software in question first. Printer Driver Use the "Uninstaller". Downloading the Uninstaller Download the Uninstaller from the Epson website. http://www.epson.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Basic Operations c Important: ❏ Be sure to press the Y button when removing the roll paper. If you do not press the Y button when removing the roll paper, the barcode is not printed and you cannot manage the roll paper information. Loading and Removing the Roll Paper ❏ If Paper Size Check is set to Off from the Menu, the amount of remaining paper may not be detected correctly. When Remaining Paper Setup is set to On, do not set Paper Size Check to Off.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations G Press the l button to return to the previous screen. A Make sure the printer is on. H Press the d/u buttons to select Roll Paper Length, and then press the r button. B Check that paper is not loaded in the printer, and then press the r button to display the Menu. I Press the d/u buttons to set the length of the roll paper, and then press the Z button. C Press the d/u buttons to select Paper, and then press the r button.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations A Remove the black flange and the attachment from the spindle. B Outwardly open the two hooks clasped on the flange. B Align the triangle marks on the flange and attachment, and then push until the hooks are fixed into place. C In the same way, fasten the attachment to the side of the flange fixed to the spindle by inserting the attachment into the spindle, and then fixing the attachment into place. You can remove the attachment by releasing the hooks.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations B Install the spacer into the gray flange (fixed part). Push the spacer until the holes in the spacer and the flange line up exactly. C Push the roll paper so that there is no space between it and the flange fixed to the spindle. D Push the black flange so that there is no space between the flange and the roll paper. Removing the spacer Remove the black flange from the spindle. A B Remove the spacer.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations B D Check the paper source settings. Check the paper source icon on the screen , and if it differs from the paper that you want to load, change the setting. Hold with the gray flange (fixed) on the right, place both sides of the spindle into the spindle holder on the printer. Match the colors of the spindle holder to the colors on the end of the spindle. : Prints on roll paper and cuts automatically after printing each page. : Prints on roll paper.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations G If you want to change the media type, select No and then press the Z button. When the Paper Type Menu is displayed, select the category according to the loaded media type, and then press the r button. Select the media type, and then press the Z button. Feed the paper. When Auto Roll Feeding is On When the paper is inserted a little, the screen display changes to Press the Y button.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Manual cut method If you set Off or Roll Paper/No Cut on the printer driver or control panel, you can cut the paper after printing using the following procedure. A While watching the inside of the printer through the window in the printer cover, press the d button to feed the roll paper and adjust the cutting position to the mark on the inside of the printer on the right-hand side.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations B Open the roll paper cover. c Important: Always check that the roll paper is rewound before removing the spindle. If the roll paper is not rewound, the spindle may be locked. If you try to remove the spindle when it is locked, the printer could be damaged. C Note: When removing the roll paper, you can use the optional roll paper belt to prevent the roll paper from unwinding. Press the Y button on the control panel to release the pressure roller.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations c Important: Loading Cut Sheets When removing the roll paper, do not knock the right side of the spindle (the gray flange side) hard against the floor. You can load cut sheets using the following three methods. The right side of the spindle may be damaged by the impact. F c Important: If the paper is wavy or curled, flatten the paper before loading it in the printer, or use new paper.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Length : 254 to 594 mm (10 to 23.4 inch) Space at the rear When loading thick paper or printing from the paper cassette with the optional SpectroProofer installed, paper is ejected once from the rear of the printer before printing. Therefore, make sure the following space is secured. If the printer is set up near a wall, make sure there is enough space at the rear. Thickne : 0.08 to 0.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations C Unless otherwise noted, these illustrations show when loading paper that is super A3 or larger. A Remove the output tray. B Slide out the paper cassette, and then hold both sides of the cassette to pull it out. Remove the paper cassette cover if loading paper that is super A3 or larger. Use a soft cloth to wipe away any dust on the paper cassette cover. Lift the edge of the output tray slightly to remove it.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations E H Expand the slider. Make sure you move the slider to the edge of the paper cassette. Load paper in the paper cassette with the printable side face down. Note: F You can load up to 250 sheets (thickness 0.1 mm) of plain paper in the paper cassette. If paper is loaded above the edge guide mark (d), paper cannot be fed correctly. The maximum number of sheets you can load in the paper cassette differs depending on the paper type.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations J Insert the paper cassette. K Install the paper cassette cover removed in step 3 when loading paper that is super A3 or larger. Note: Fold up the paper cassette cover and store it at the bottom front of the printer when loading paper that is A3 or smaller. Push it firmly into the printer. L Replace the output tray. M Extend output tray to suit the paper size and raise the flap.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations For A4 Slide out the third extension of the output tray, raise the flap, and then push the extension back in. For super A3 or larger Slide out the second and third extensions of the output tray, and then raise the flap. Make sure that you align the marks on the second extension of the output tray and the paper cassette. c Important: The output tray can hold up to 50 ejected cut sheets.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations O B Check the paper source settings. Check the paper source icon on the screen, and if it differs from the paper that you want to load, change the setting. Check the paper source icon on the screen, and if it differs from the paper that you want to load, change the setting. : Prints on roll paper and cuts automatically after printing each page. : Prints on roll paper and cuts automatically after printing each page. : Prints on roll paper.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations D Set the edge guide according to the width of the paper you want to load. E Insert the paper into the rear manual feeder with the printable side face up as shown in the illustration. Note: For Epson Color Calibration Utility color charts, insert the page from the top with the printed side facing up. Insert the paper until it reaches the bottom. F Check that the edge of the paper is inserted all the way to the part that has gray rollers.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations c Important: : Prints on roll paper. Does not cut after printing. Remove each sheet of paper as it is ejected without letting the sheets stack up on the output tray. : Prints on cut sheets. Note: Confirm that the paper eject support is lowered, unless the optional SpectroProofer is installed. If the paper eject support is raised, lower it before printing. To change the setting, press the l button.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations F J Insert the paper under the gray roller inside the printer. Do not touch any of the internal printer parts as you insert the paper. Slide out the output tray to the second and third extensions. Do not raise the flap. If the flap is raised while printing, the paper may not be ejected correctly. c Important: G Close the printer cover. H Insert the paper and align its edge with the guide line on the output tray.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Basic Printing Methods D Select the Media Type, Color, Print Quality, Mode, and Source according to the paper loaded in the printer. E Make sure you select the same Size as you set in the application. This section explains how to print and how to cancel printing. Printing (Windows) Make print settings such as paper size and paper source from the connected computer and then print. A Turn on the printer, and load the paper.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations C Screen while printing The following screen is displayed when you start printing, and the progress bar (the computer's processing status) is displayed. On this screen you can check the remaining ink level, product numbers for the ink cartridges, and so on. Click Show Details at the bottom of the screen. An error message is displayed if an error occurs or an ink cartridge needs replacing while printing. For Mac OS X v10.6.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Settings for the paper source must also be done in step 5, depending on the item. E Also, if an error occurs while printing, a notification message is displayed. Select Print Settings from the list, and then set each item. Set the Media Type, Color, Print Quality, and other settings according to the type of paper loaded in the printer. Normally, you can print correctly just by setting items in the Print Settings screen.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations If the job has been sent to the printer, print data is not displayed on the above screen. Canceling Printing (Windows) When the computer has finished sending data to the printer, you cannot cancel the print job from the computer. Cancel on the printer. Canceling Printing (Mac OS X) U “Canceling Printing (from the Printer)” on page 51 When the computer has finished sending data to the printer, you cannot cancel the print job from the computer.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Printable area Roll Paper Margin Parameter Margin Values This section describes the printable areas for the printer. Top35mm/Bottom15mm A=35 mm C=15mm If the margin set in an application is larger than the following setting values, sections beyond the specified margins are not printed.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations * When printing with margins the default value is 14 mm. Changing the Type of Black Ink The default value for the bottom margin is 17 mm when printing borderless on the left and right. This printer allows you to set both Photo Black ink and Matte Black ink and switch between them depending on the paper type. Photo black ink reduces the grainy feeling of photo papers, giving them a smooth, professional finish.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Switching Manually Windows Change from the control panel. Buttons that are used in the following settings Mac OS X A Turn on the printer by pressing the P button. B Press the [ button to display the Maintenance Menu. Note: You cannot change the types of black ink by pressing the [ button while printing is paused. Change Black Ink is not displayed on the menu. C Press thed/u buttons to select Change Black Ink, and then press the Z button.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations The printer turns off automatically if no errors occur, no print jobs are received, and no operations on the panel or other operations are performed for eight hours or longer. Power Saving Settings The printer offers the following two power management options. Power Off Timer settings can be adjusted from the Preferences menu.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) The printer driver setting screen is displayed. Using the Printer Driver (Windows) Displaying the Settings Screen You can access the printer driver in the following two ways: ❏ From Windows applications U “Printing (Windows)” on page 48 Make the necessary settings. These settings become the default settings of the printer driver.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) Displaying Help Right-click on the item you want to check and display You can access the printer driver help in the following two ways: Right-click the item, and then click Help. ❏ Click Help ❏ Right-click on the item you want to check and display Click the Help Button to Display By displaying help, you can use the contents page or keyword search to read the help.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) You can load the settings you have saved from Select Setting on the Main screen. Customizing the Printer Driver Note: You can save the settings or change the display items as you prefer. Saving various settings as your Select Settings You can save all printer driver settings as a Select Setting. Additionally, in Select Setting the recommended settings for a variety of uses are already available.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) C Adjust settings for the new custom media and click OK. Note: ❏ You can save up to 100 settings. ❏ Select the settings you want to save, and then click Export to save them to a file. You can share the settings by clicking Import to import the saved file on another computer. ❏ Select the settings you want to delete, and then click Delete.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) B D Select Edit Item. or group items in the List box. C❏ Order You can move and order items by dragging and dropping. ❏ To add a new group (folder), click Add Group. ❏ To delete a group (folder), click Delete Group. ❏ Drag and drop unnecessary items to Not Display. Note: When Delete Group is performed, the group (folder) is deleted, however the settings in the deleted group (folder) remain.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) EPSON Status Monitor 3 You can check the printer's status, such as the remaining ink level and error messages, on the computer's screen. Summary of the Utility Tab You can perform the following maintenance functions from the printer driver's Utility tab. Monitoring Preferences You can select the error notifications displayed on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 screen, or register a shortcut for the Utility icon to the Taskbar.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) Menu Arrangement You can arrange the display items of Select Setting, Media Type, and Paper Size. For example, you can reorder them by frequency of access. U “Rearranging display items” on page 59 Export or Import You can export or import the printer driver settings. This function is useful when you want to make the same printer driver settings on multiple computers.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Mac OS X) Saving to Presets Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) A Set each item in Paper Size and Print Settings that you want to save to the preset. When registering commercially available paper as custom paper (1) Select Print Settings from the list, and then select the Epson special media type that is closest to the paper you are using from Media Type.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Mac OS X) Using Epson Printer Utility 4 Note: When All printers is selected from Preset Available For, you can select the saved Preset from all printer drivers installed on your computer. You can perform maintenance tasks such as Nozzle Check or Head Cleaning by using Epson Printer Utility 4. This utility is installed automatically when you install the printer driver. The settings are saved to Presets.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Mac OS X) EPSON Status Monitor You can check the printer's status, such as the remaining ink level and error messages, on the computer's screen. Note: If EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is grayed out, the application is not installed on the computer being used. You can download the latest applications from the Epson website.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties Printing Varieties Auto Color Adjustment by PhotoEnhance (Windows Only) OS Color Management Settings Windows XP (other than the above) No Color Management In other applications, set No Color Management. Note: For information on supported platforms, see the website for the application in question.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties C Select Custom from Mode, and then select PhotoEnhance. Correct color and print To make more detailed adjustments, click Advanced, and then proceed to step 4. The printer driver automatically and internally corrects colors to match the color space. You can select from the following color correction modes. ❏ Charts and Graphs Performs color correction to sharpen your images based on the sRGB space.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties OS Color Management Settings Windows XP (other than the above) No Color Management C Select Custom from Mode, and then select Color Controls. To make more detailed adjustments, click Advanced, and then proceed to step 4. In other applications, set No Color Management. Note: For information on supported platforms, see the website for the application in question. Setting example for Adobe Photoshop CS5 Open the Print screen.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties C Making Settings for Mac OS X When using applications featuring a color management function, specify how to adjust colors from these applications. A Select Color Matching from the list, and then click EPSON Color Controls. When using applications without a color management function, start from step 2. When using the following applications, select the Printer Manages Colors color management option.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties E Make the necessary settings. Printing Black and White Photos See the printer driver help for more details on each item. You can print black and white photos with rich gradation by adjusting the image data color by the printer driver. You can correct image data when printing without processing the data from applications. The original data is not affected. You cannot select Advanced B&W Photo in the following instances.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties OS Color Management Settings Windows XP (other than the above) No Color Management C Select Color from Advanced B&W Photo. In other applications, set No Color Management. Note: For information on supported platforms, see the website for the application in question. Setting example for Adobe Photoshop CS5 Open the Print screen. Select Color Management and then Document.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties E Make the necessary settings. F Check other settings, and then start printing. Select Color Management and then Document. Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print. See the printer driver help for more details on each item. B Making Settings for Mac OS X When using applications featuring a color management function, specify how to adjust colors from these applications.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties C Click Advanced Color Settings. Borderless Printing You can print your data without margins on the paper. The types of borderless printing you can choose vary as shown below depending on the media type. Roll Paper: Borderless for all edges*, no margins for the left and right Cut Sheets: No margins for the left and right only (Borderless printing is not available with poster board.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties - Make the image data as large as the paper size. Supported paper widths ❏ Retain Size Create the print data larger than the paper size in the applications to produce borderless output. The printer driver does not enlarge the image data. Use settings such as Page Setup in the applications to set the size of the image data as follows. - Create print data larger than its actual print size by 3 mm on the left and right (6 mm in total).
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties About Roll Paper Cutting When performing borderless printing on roll paper, you can specify whether it is left and right borderless printing or all edges borderless printing, and how to cut the paper in the printer driver's Roll Paper Option. The cutting operation for each value is shown in the following chart. Printer driver settings Normal Cut Single Cut Double Cut The default printer driver setting is Normal Cut.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties Setting Procedures for Printing Max : 3 mm for left and 5 mm for right (the image shifts 1 mm to the right) Making Settings in Windows When the printer driver's Main screen is displayed, you can configure various settings required for printing such as Media Type, Source, Size. Mid : 3 mm for left and right Min : 1.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties D Where XXXX is the actual paper size, such as A4. When using roll paper, click Roll Paper Option, and then set Auto Cut option. U “About Roll Paper Cutting” on page 75 Note: If page setting options are not available in the application's print dialog, display the page settings dialog. B E Select Page Layout Settings from the list, and then set Roll Paper Option or Expansion. See the following for more details on Auto Cut from Roll Paper Option.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties Enlarged/Reduced Printing You can enlarge or reduce the size of your data. There are three setting methods. ❏ Fit to Page printing Automatically enlarges or reduces the image size to fit the paper size. Note: Moving the slider towards Min decreases the image enlargement ratio. Therefore, some margins may appear at the edges of the paper depending on the paper and printing environment.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties Making Settings for Mac OS X Open the Print screen, select Paper Handling from the list, and then check Scale to fit paper size. Fit to Page/Scale to fit paper size A Making Settings in Windows When the printer driver's Page Layout screen is displayed, set the same paper size as the data's paper size in Page Size or Paper Size.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties Fit to Roll Paper Width (Windows Only) A D Select Fit to Roll Paper Width. E Select the width of the roll paper loaded in the printer from the Roll Width list. F Check other settings, and then start printing. Display the printer driver Main tab and select Roll Paper for Source. U “Printing (Windows)” on page 48 B C Display the Page Layout tab and choose a Page Size that matches the page size used in the document size.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties B B Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer from the Output Paper list. Click Scale, and then enter the scale. Fit to Page is selected as Reduce/Enlarge. C Select Custom, and then set the Scale to value. Enter a value directly or click the arrows to the right of the scale box to set the value. Select the scale within a range of 10 to 650 %.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties Making Settings in Windows When the printer driver's Page Layout screen is displayed, select the Multi-Page check box, select N-up, and then click Settings. Multi-Page Printing A You can print multiple pages of your document on one sheet of paper. U “Printing (Windows)” on page 48 If you print continuous data prepared at A4 size, it is printed as shown below.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties Making Settings for Mac OS X When the Print screen is displayed, select Layout from the list, and then specify the number of pages per sheet and so on. Manual Double-Sided Printing (Windows Only) A U “Printing (Mac OS X)” on page 49 You can easily print on both sides of the paper by printing out all even numbered pages and then flipping those pages over and reloading them manually to print the odd numbered pages.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties Setting Procedures for Printing A Load cut sheets. B When the printer driver's Page Layout screen is displayed, select Double-Sided Printing. Note: ❏ You can set the Binding Edge and Binding Margin by clicking on Margins. Depending on the application, the specified binding margin and the actual print result may differ. ❏ Select Folded Booklet to print out as a booklet.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties Poster Printing (Enlarge to cover several sheets and print - Windows only) Setting Procedures for Printing A Prepare the print data using applications. The poster printing function automatically enlarges and divides the print data. You can join the printed sheets to create a large poster or calendar. Poster printing is available up to 16-fold (four sheets by four sheets) of normal printing size. There are two ways to print posters.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties D Select borderless poster printing or poster printing with margins, and then select any pages that you do not want to print. Note: Regarding the size after joining together: When borderless is selected: Select Borderless Poster Print. When Borderless Poster Print is cleared and printing with margins is selected, the Print Cutting Guides items are displayed. The finished size is the same whether or not Trim Lines is selected.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties The following section describes how to join four printed sheets together. Joining the output paper together The steps for joining the output paper together differ between borderless poster printing and poster printing with margins. A Ready the two top sheets and trim the excess from the left sheet by cutting along the line joining the two join guides (the centers of the X marks). B Lay the upper left sheet on top of upper right sheet.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties C With the two sheets overlapping, trim the excess by cutting along the line joining the two cut guides (the lines to the left of the X marks). D Rejoin the two sheets. E Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the two lower sheets. Use an adhesive tape to stick the backs of the sheets together. 88 F Trim the bottom from the upper sheets by cutting along the line joining the two guides (the lines above the X marks).
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties H I With the two sheets overlapping, trim the excess by cutting along the line joining the two cut guides (the lines above the X marks). 89 Join the upper and lower sheets together. Use an adhesive tape to stick the backs of the sheets together.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties J After joining all the sheets, trim off the borders by cutting along the cut guides (outside the X marks). Printing at Non-Standard Sizes Before printing at non-standard sizes, including vertical or horizontal banners and documents with equal sides, save the desired paper size in the printer driver. Once they have been saved in the printer driver, custom sizes can be selected in the application Page Setup and other print dialogs.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties Making Settings in Windows When the printer driver's Main screen is displayed, click User Defined. Note: A U “Printing (Windows)” on page 48 C ❏ To change the paper size you saved, select the paper size name from the list on the left. ❏ To delete the user-defined size you saved, select the paper size name from the list on the left, and then click Delete. ❏ You can save up to 100 paper sizes. Click OK.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties B Click +, and then enter the paper size name. Banner printing (on roll paper) You can print banners and panoramic pictures if you create and set print data for banner printing in your application. C Enter the Width, Height for the Paper Size, enter the margins, and then click OK. You can set the page size and printer margins depending on the printing method. There are two ways to print a banner.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties C Making Settings in Windows In the printer driver's Main screen, select Media Type. A Note: If you are using applications that support banner printing, you do not need to set User Defined Paper Size if you select Roll Paper (Banner) as the Source. U “Printing (Windows)” on page 48 B Click User Defined and match the paper size to the size of the data if necessary. D On the Page Layout screen make sure the Optimize Enlargement check box is selected.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties U “Printing (Mac OS X)” on page 49 Layout Manager (Windows Only) The Layout Manager function allows you to place multiple pieces of print data created in different applications on the paper freely and print them at once. You can create a poster or display material by placing multiple pieces of print data where you like. Also, Layout Manager allows you to use paper effectively. B Check other settings, and then start printing.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties Placing the same data B Open the file you want to print in your application. C Select Layout Manager in the Main tab of the printer driver and choose an option for Size that matches the size of the document created in the application. U “Printing (Windows)” on page 48 Placing data freely Note: The option selected for Size is the size used in the Layout Manager. The actual printing paper size is set in the screen in step 7.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties G The overall size and placement of the objects can be changed using the Preferences and Arrangement options in the File menu. Click File - Properties, and make print settings on the printer driver screen. See the Layout Manager screen help for more details on each function. Set Media Type, Source, Size or Roll Width, and so on. H Click the File menu on the Layout Manager screen, and then click Print. Printing starts.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Printing Varieties Saving A On the Layout Manager screen, click File menu and then Save As.... B Enter the file name, select the location, and then click Save. C Close the Layout Manager screen. Opening saved files A Right-click the utility icon ( ) in the Windows taskbar and select Layout Manager from the menu that appears. The Layout Manager screen is displayed.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Color Management Printing Color Management Print Settings Color Management Printing You can perform color management printing using this printer's printer driver in the following two ways. About Color Management Choose the best method according to the application you are using, the operating system environment, the aim of the print out, and so on.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Color Management Printing Setting color management with the applications Setting profiles Settings for the input profile, printer profile, and intent (matching method) vary between three types of color management printing since their color management engines are used differently. This is because color management usage differs between the engines. Make settings in the printer driver or application as described in the following table.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Color Management Printing C D Set color management to off. For Windows In the Main screen, select Custom as the Mode setting, and select Off (No Color Adjustment). Note: In Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later and .NET 3.0) Off (No Color Adjustment) is selected automatically. For Mac OS X Select Print Settings from the list, and then select Off (No Color Adjustment) as the Printer Color Adjustment setting.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Color Management Printing Setting example for Adobe Photoshop CS5 Setting color management with the printer driver Open the Print screen. Select Color Management and then Document. Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print. Color management printing by Host ICM (Windows) Use image data in which an input profile has been embedded. Also, the application must support ICM. A Make the settings for color adjustment using the application.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Color Management Printing When Epson special media is selected for Media Type in the Main screen, the printer profile corresponding to the media type is automatically selected and displayed in the Printer Profile Description box. C Select Color Matching from the list, and then click ColorSync. D Check other settings, and then start printing. To change the profile, select Show all profiles at the bottom.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Color Management Printing OS Color Management Settings Windows 10, Printer Manages Colors A In the printer driver's Main screen, select Custom as the Mode, select ICM, and then click Advanced. U “Printing (Windows)” on page 48 Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later and .NET 3.0 or later) Windows XP (other than the above) No Color Management In other applications, set No Color Management.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Color Management Printing C Intent Explanation Relative Colorimetric Converts the data so that a set of color gamut and white point (or color temperature) coordinates in the original data match their corresponding print coordinates. This feature is used for many types of color matching. Absolute Colorimetric Assigns absolute color gamut coordinates to the original and print data and converts the data.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations Operate the menus as shown below. The explanations use Platen Gap in the Printer Setup as an example. Note: If the [ button is pressed in the ready status, the Maintenance Menu is displayed on the screen. If the [ button is pressed while printing is temporarily stopped (paused), you can only perform a nozzle check or head cleaning.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu List The items and options available in the menu are described below. See the reference pages for more details on each item. Maintenance menu U “Maintenance” on page 111 Menu item Nozzle Check Head Cleaning Head Alignment Description Printless Nozzle Check Press Z to start checking. Print Check Pattern Press Z to start printing. Check And Clean Nozzle Press Z to start cleaning.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu item Description Paper Type Photo Paper Lists supported Epson media. Proofing Paper Fine Art Paper Matte Paper Plain Paper Others Custom Paper Paper No. (XX) Select Reference Paper Custom Paper Paper No. (XX) No Paper Selected — Photo Paper Lists supported Epson media. Proofing Paper Fine Art Paper Matte Paper Plain Paper Others Platen Gap Standard, Wide, Wider Thickness Pattern Press Z to start printing.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu item Description Roll Paper Setup Print Page Line On, Off Roll Paper Margin Standard, Top 15 mm/Bottom 15 mm, Top 35 mm/Bottom 15 mm, 3 mm, 15 mm Auto Roll Feeding On, Off Refresh Margin On, Off Printer Setup Menu U “Printer Setup” on page 117 Menu item Description Platen Gap Narrow, Standard, Wide, Wider, Widest Paper Size Check On, Off Paper Skew Check On, Off Auto Nozzle Check Auto Cleaning Setting On:Periodically, On:E
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu SpectroProofer Menu The following menus are only displayed when the optional SpectroProofer mounter is installed. U “SpectroProofer” on page 119 Menu item SProofer Status Description Device Version:ILS xxxxxx Calibration Tile S/N xxxxxx Firmware Version xxxxxx Device Temperature XX°C Air Temperature XX°C Backing Color Displays the installed backing colors.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu item Description Maintenance Alert Disable, Ink, Maintenance Box, Ink Or Maint Box, Paper, All Cut Sheet Remaining Off, On Sleep Mode 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 60 minutes, 120 minutes , 210 minutes Power Management Power Off Timer Disable, Enable Time To Off After 1 to 24 hours Administrator Menu U “Administrator Menu” on page 121 Menu item Powerful Cleaning Description All Nozzles, C/VM, PK(MK)/LY, OR/GR, LGY(LLK)/Y, VLM/LC Press
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Descriptions Maintenance Item Nozzle Check Description Printless Nozzle Check When you press the Z button, you can check the status of the nozzles, and the results of clogging detection are displayed on the control panel. When clogged nozzles are detected, if you press the [ button, then cleaning starts automatically. Print Check Pattern Press the Z button to print a nozzle check pattern.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Description Change Black Ink You can switch the type of black ink you want to use.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Paper * Default setting Item Description Paper Type Photo Paper Proofing Paper Select the type of paper loaded. When loading commercially available paper, or when using customized paper settings, select the Custom Paper settings name.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Cut Sheet Remaining Description Sheet Number 10 to 990 sheets Set the number of sheets loaded in the paper cassette in a range from 10 to 990 sheets in increments of 10 sheets. The number of cut sheets remaining is displayed on the control panel's screen based on the settings you choose for Sheet Number and Sheet Number Alert.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Description On* Refresh Margin This setting is effective for roll paper only. After printing borderless on all edges, select whether to cut automatically (On) or not to cut (Off) the leading edge of the paper to remove any marks which may have been left in preparation for the next job when printing with margins.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Paper Feed Adjust A Description Pattern Value Use this setting if you are unable to resolve banding issues (horizontal striped lines or uneven colors) in the standard print area (for cut sheets, the area excluding the 1 to 2 cm strip at the bottom of the paper) even after head cleaning or head alignment. Pattern selected Press the Z button to print an adjustment pattern.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Description Remove Skew On* Select whether to enable (On) or disable (Off) paper skew reduction while printing on roll paper. Off It is not necessary to set this option for cut sheets.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Timer Cleaning Description 6 to 60 hours Off* Print Nozzle Pattern Auto Black Ink Change When the following operations are done after the set time has passed from the time the last print was completed, the status of the nozzles is checked. If clogged nozzles are detected, cleaning is done automatically. ❏ The printer is turned on. ❏ The printer returns from sleep mode. Every 10 pages* This setting is effective for roll paper only.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Description Total Prints You can see the total number of pages you have printed (up to 6 figures). Print Job Information You can print the job information saved in the printer (up to 10 jobs). SpectroProofer Item SProofer Status Description Device Version:ILS Displays the version of the ILS installed on the mounter. Calibration Tile S/N Displays the calibration tile serial number of the ILS installed on the mounter.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Preferences * Default setting Item Description Language Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese Select the language used on the control panel's screen. Length Units Metric* Select the unit of length which is displayed on the control panel's screen or printed on the patterns. Feet/Inch Temperature Units °C* Select the temperature units used in the control panel display.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Administrator Menu * Default setting Item Powerful Cleaning Clock Setting Reset All Settings Description All Nozzles, C/VM, PK(MK)/LY, OR/GR, LGY(LLK)/Y, VLM/LC MM/DD/YY HH:MM Performs more powerful cleaning than Head Cleaning from the Maintenance menu. Check the ink colors with faint or missing segments in the check pattern, and then specify which nozzles to clean. ❏ If there are faint or missing segments in all colors: Select All Nozzles.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Before and after head cleaning Maintenance c Important: Even if Auto Cleaning Setting from Auto Nozzle Check is set to Off, an auto nozzle check is always performed at the following times. Print Head Maintenance Do print head maintenance if white lines appear in your print outs, if the printouts are dirty, or if you any have problems with the printed results.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance U “Adjusting print misalignments (Head Alignment)” on page 126 On-Demand Nozzle Check Pattern We recommend printing a nozzle check pattern and performing a visual inspection before printing when the printer has not been used for an extended period or when printing important print jobs. Visually inspect the printed pattern and clean the print head if you notice faint or missing areas.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance After printing a nozzle check pattern, make sure that the nozzle check pattern printing is complete before printing your data or cleaning the print head. If any segments are missing in the nozzle check pattern, perform head cleaning. U “Cleaning the print head” on page 124 From the printer Cleaning the print head This section explains the procedure to print and check a check pattern.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance From the computer From the printer Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the following: Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the following: U “Notes on Head Cleaning” on page 124 U “Notes on Head Cleaning” on page 124 Buttons that are used in the following settings Explanations in this section use the Windows printer driver as an example. Use Epson Printer Utility 4 for Mac OS X.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance E Note: Cleaning depends on the status of the nozzles and the Auto Cleaning Times setting. This function can take up to about 50 minutes. E U “From the printer” on page 124 Adjusting print misalignments (Head Alignment) Print a check pattern, and check the results. U “Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 123 If lines are misaligned or print results are grainy, perform Head Alignment to adjust the print misalignment.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Item Name Explanation Bi-D 2-color Adjusts differences in the print position for bi-directional printing for two colors, Light Cyan and Vivid Light Magenta. Bi-D All Auto adjustment cannot be performed when using the following paper. ❏ Plain Paper ❏ Transparent or colored paper Adjusts differences in the print position for bi-directional printing for all colors. Perform manual adjustment when using these types of paper.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance B Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the following: Click Print Head Alignment from the Utility tab in the printer driver's Properties (or Print Preferences) screen. U “Notes on Head Alignment” on page 127 Buttons that are used in the following settings Setting Paper Thickness Make sure that the roll paper or a cut sheet of A4 size or larger is loaded in the printer.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance (2) (2) Press the d/u buttons to select a paper thickness value between 0.1 to 1.5 mm, and then press the Z button. For the paper's thickness, check the paper's manual or with your local dealer. F Press the W button to close the menu. Refer to the instructions for details on how to perform both auto and manual adjustment. B Press the d/u buttons to select Head Alignment, and then press the r button.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance I Next, align with Bi-D 2-Color. Do the adjustment again from step 1, but select Bi-D 2-Color in step 4, and then do steps 5 to 8. Replacing Consumables Replacing Ink Cartridges Note: When Head Alignment is complete, press the W button. If one of the installed ink cartridges is expended, printing cannot be performed. If an ink low warning is displayed, we recommend replacing the ink cartridge(s) as soon as possible.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance B Open the cartridge cover. c Important: Press the groove in the cartridge cover to open the cover. Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the ink supply port, so be careful not to get any ink on the surrounding area when removing the cartridges. E Remove the new ink cartridge from the bag. Shake the ink cartridge for 5 seconds, 15 times horizontally in approximately 5 cm movements as shown in the illustration.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance G Close the cartridge cover. A Open the right-hand side cartridge cover. B Pull Maintenance Box 1 out. C Place the used Maintenance Box 1 in the clear bag included with your new Maintenance Box 1, and make sure that the zipper is closed tight. Press the groove in the cartridge cover to open the cover. Replacing Maintenance Box 1 and 2 If the message Replace Maint Box or Not Enough Empty Space is displayed, replace the specified Maintenance Box.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance D Insert the new Maintenance Box 1. c Important: Pay attention to the following since the printer may not operate or print correctly otherwise. A Remove the output tray. B Release the Maintenance Box 2 lock. C Pull Maintenance Box 2 out carefully so that it does not tilt. Lift the edge of the output tray slightly to remove it. Also remove the optional SpectroProofer if installed. ❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of Maintenance Box 1.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance D Place the used Maintenance Box 2 in the clear bag included with your new Maintenance Box 2, and make sure that the zipper is closed tight. F Set the lock. G Attach the output tray. c Important: Do not tilt Maintenance Box 2 until it is completely in the clear bag and the zipper is closed. The waste ink may leak and soil the surrounding area. E Return optional SpectroProofer if it was installed. Insert the new Maintenance Box 2.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance B Open the cartridge covers on the left and right. C Open the printer cover. D Remove when the optional SpectroProofer is installed. E Open the cutter cover. F Remove the old cutter from the printer. Pull the cover towards you while holding down the lock as shown in the figure to open the cover. Remove the front cover. Use a cross-head screwdriver and remove the four screws holding the front cover in place. Remove the front cover.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Caution: Do not store the cutter within the reach of children. The cutter's blade could cause an injury. Pay careful attention when replacing the cutter. G H Close the cover. I Return the front cover. Push in the cover until you hear the upper portion click into place. Install the new cutter. Insert the cutter so that the pin on the printer matches up with the hole on the cutter. Use a cross-head screwdriver to tighten the screw to hold the cutter in place.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer in optimum operating condition, clean it regularly (about once a month). In addition, use the dedicated cleaning sheet to clean the roll paper feed slot once a year. Cleaning the outside J A Remove any paper from the printer. B Make sure the printer is turned off and the screen has turned off, and then unplug the power cable from the outlet. C Use a soft, clean cloth to carefully remove any dust or dirt.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance A Turn on the printer, and load an A2 or 17 inch wide roll paper. c Important: Clean the roll paper feed slot using a cleaning sheet approximately once a year. U “Loading and Removing the Roll Paper” on page 30 B A Turn on the printer by pressing the P button. B Press the l button to display the Paper Type Menu. U “Manual cut method” on page 36 C Press the d/u buttons to select Roll Paper / Cut or Roll Paper / No Cut, and then press the Z button.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance F Cleaning Inside the Printer Remove the protective sheet that is on the cleaning sheet. The gray area indicated by A is adhesive face. Do not touch it with your hands or anything else. G A Make sure the printer is turned off and the screen has turned off, and then unplug the power cable from the outlet. B Leave the printer for a minute. C Open the printer cover and use a soft, clean cloth to carefully wipe away any dust or dirt inside the printer.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Maintenance D If any paper particles (that looks like white powder) accumulates on the platen, use something like a cocktail stick to push it in. E When you have finished cleaning, close the printer cover.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Problem Solver What to do When a Message is Displayed If an error occurs with the printer (it is not working properly), the large alert lamp and/or control panel light lights and a message is displayed on the screen informing you of the problem. The messages displayed are described in the following section. If you encounter an error message, refer to the solutions listed here and perform the necessary steps to fix the problem.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Error messages What to do Cartridge Cover Open Close right and left cartridge covers. Close the left and right cartridge covers. Cartridge Cover Open Close left cartridge cover. Close the cartridge cover on the left. Cartridge Cover Open Close right cartridge cover. Close the cartridge cover on the right. Paper Load Error Remove paper from rear manual feeder and press the d button.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Error messages What to do Ink Too Low To Clean Replace ink cartridge. The message displayed when Yes is selected due to a Cleaning Error or Nozzle Clog Detected error. Replace the ink cartridge with a new one. The cartridge being used can be installed again for printing. U “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 130 Command Error Check driver settings. Press the W button and select Job Cancel to cancel printing.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Error messages What to do Printless Nozzle Check This feature is not available now. Print the check pattern in the nozzle check menu. Press the Z button to clear the message and then execute Print Check Pattern from the Maintenance Menu. No Front Cover Attach front cover then restart printer. Turn off the printer, then install the front cover. Reinstall it correctly and then turn on the printer.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Error messages What to do Periodic Cleaning To maintain printing quality, perform Periodic Cleaning. (max 28 min.) Press [ to execute, or press W to cancel. If you continue to use the printer as is, the nozzles may become clogged. Perform Periodic Cleaning. Periodic Cleaning takes a maximum of 28 minutes. Pressing the [ button starts Periodic Cleaning. You can start a job without performing Periodic Cleaning by pressing the W button.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Error messages What to do Black Ink Error Black ink does not match print job. The type of black ink that is set on the printer and in the printer driver is not the same. Press the [ button to switch to the type of black ink specified in the printer driver and continue printing. It takes approximately 2 to 3 minutes to switch black ink types (from ink replacement until ink charging is complete). Additionally, 2 to 4 ml from the new black ink will be consumed.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Error messages What to do No Paper Cassette Install paper cassette. Install paper cassette. Paper Cut Error Remove uncut paper. Roll paper is not cut correctly. Press the Y button to release the pressure roller and then remove the uncut paper. U “Loading the Paper Cassette” on page 39 U “Feeding or ejecting problems” on page 156 Replace the cutter if the blade is blunt. U “Replacing the Cutter” on page 134 Paper Size Error Load correct paper size.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Error messages What to do Paper Out Load paper in paper cassette. Confirm that no paper is being printed, then remove the paper cassette and load the paper. U “Loading the Paper Cassette” on page 39 Paper Out Press the Y button. Press the Y button, then load the roll paper. U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 31 If you run out of paper while printing, the remaining data is printed once you load new paper.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Error messages What to do Call For Service Code XXXX Power off and then on. If this does not work, note the code and call for service. A call for service occurs when: ❏ The power cable is not connected securely ❏ An error that cannot be cleared occurs When a call for service has occurred, the printer automatically stops printing. Turn off the printer, disconnect the power cable from the outlet and from the AC inlet on the printer, and then reconnect.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Troubleshooting o Does the printer port setting match the printer connection port? Check the printer port. Click the Port tab in the printer Properties dialog and check the option selected for Print to following port(s). You cannot print (because the printer does not work) The printer does not turn on.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver o Is the USB hub recognized correctly? o Make sure the USB hub is recognized correctly on the computer. If the computer correctly detects the USB hub, disconnect all USB hubs from the computer and connect the printer directly to the computer USB port. Ask the USB hub manufacturer about USB hub operation. Open the status dialog for your printer and check whether printing is paused.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints The prints are not what you expected The print head moves, but nothing prints. Print quality is poor, uneven, too light, or too dark. o Confirm the printer operation. o Print a nozzle check pattern. Because a nozzle check pattern can be printed without connecting to a computer, you can check the operations and print status for the printer.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver o The color is not exactly the same as another printer. Did you select a low quality mode (such as Speed) as the Print Quality? The print quality may decline when you select Speed for Print Quality or make Quality Options settings that assign priority to speed from the printer driver. If you want to improve your print quality, select a setting that assigns priority to quality.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver o Is the roll paper margin set to 15 mm or 35 mm? o Is the print head scuffing the printed surface? If the surface of the paper is scuffed, select a Platen Gap option between Wide and Widest. If the value selected for Roll Paper Margin in the Paper menu is wider than the margins selected in the application, priority will be given to the value selected for Roll Paper Margin.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver The reverse side of the printed paper is soiled. o Margins appear in borderless printing. Select On for Paper Size Check in the Printer Setup menu. o Although printing normally stops if the print image is wider than the paper, when Off is selected for Paper Size Check in the Printer Setup menu, the printer may print outside the bounds of the paper, getting ink on the inside of the printer in the process. This can be prevented by changing the setting to On.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Feeding or ejecting problems o Is the paper wavy or curled? If the paper becomes wavy or curled due to changes in temperature or humidity, the printer may not be able to recognize the paper size correctly. Unable to feed or eject paper. Check the following points. o Is the paper loaded in the correct position? See the following for the correct paper loading positions.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver A Open the roll paper cover and cut off the paper at the slot of the roll paper feeder using a cutter sold at a store. B Hold both ends of the spindle and lift up from the spindle holder. C D A Remove the output tray and the paper cassette. B Remove the jammed paper from where the cassette was inserted.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Cut sheets from the front/rear manual feeder have jammed. The printer is connected, but the firmware cannot be updated. To remove jammed paper, follow the steps below: A B o Is the printer in sleep mode? Update the firmware after sleep mode has been completely exited. Remove the jammed paper from the rear/front manual feeder. There are the following two methods to completely recover from sleep mode.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver When an error occurs during color measurement (when using the SpectroProofer mounter), the colors do not match even after performing color calibration o o If the ink has not dried sufficiently, the correct color measurement result cannot be acquired. When using commercially available paper, if the drying time is not increased beyond the standard time, ink will not be dried sufficiently. Set a longer drying time in the RIP or application you are using.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver The printer turned off due to a power cut o Turn off the printer, and then turn it back on. When the printer is not turned off normally, the print head may not be capped correctly. If the print head is left uncapped for a long time, the print quality may decline. When you turn on the printer, capping is performed automatically after a few minutes.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix Appendix Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumable products are available for use with your printer. (As of August, 2016) For the latest information, see the Epson Web site. Name Product Code Epson special media See the following section for media.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix Name Product Code Explanation Auto Cutter Spare Blade C12C815351 See the following section to replace the cutter. U “Replacing the Cutter” on page 134 2/3" Dual Roll Feed Spindle C12C811251 Same as the spindle supplied with the printer. Cleaning Sheet C13S400045 This is a sheet that removes dust from the roll paper feed slot.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix Supported Media The following types of paper can be used in the printer. (As of May, 2016) We recommend you use the following Epson special media for high-quality printing results. Note: For information about the media types and appropriate settings for printing on paper other than Epson special media, or when using raster image processing (RIP) software, see the documentation supplied with the paper, or contact the dealer of the paper or the manufacturer of the RIP.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix ❏ ICC profile (LLK ink set) SC-P5000_Series_LLK PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper250.icc (V ink set) SC-P5000_Series_V PremiumGlossyPhotoPaper250.icc ❏ Supported paper sizes Size Paper Thickness 406 mm/16 inches Roll core size 0.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260) ❏ Printer driver settings Photo Paper - Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260) ❏ ICC profile (LLK ink set) SC-P5000_Series_LLK PremiumSemimattePhotoPaper260.icc (V ink set) SC-P5000_Series_V PremiumSemimattePhotoPaper260.icc ❏ Supported paper sizes Size Paper Thickness 406 mm/16 inches 0.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix ❏ Supported paper sizes Size Paper Thickness 420 mm/A2 Roll core size 0.18 mm Borderless ✓* 2 inches Types of ink PK Calibration ✓ Mounter ✓ * The spacer for borderless printing provided with the product must be installed. U “Removing and installing the spacer” on page 32 Photo Paper Gloss 250 ❏ Printer driver settings Photo Paper - Photo Paper Gloss 250 ❏ ICC profile (LLK ink set) SC-P5000_Series_LLK PhotoPaperGloss250.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix Epson Proofing Paper Commercial ❏ Printer driver settings Proofing Paper - Epson Proofing Paper Commercial ❏ ICC profile (LLK ink set) SC-P5000_Series_LLK EpsonProofingPaperCommercial.icc (V ink set) SC-P5000_Series_V EpsonProofingPaperCommercial.icc ❏ Supported paper sizes Size Paper Thickness Roll core size Borderless Types of ink Calibration Mounter 329 mm/13 inches 0.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix Size Paper Thickness 432 mm/17 inches 0.25 mm Roll core size 3 inches Borderless Types of ink ✓* Calibration ✓ MK Mounter ✓ * You can specify and perform borderless printing; however, margins may appear or the print quality may decline due to the paper expanding or contracting.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix Size Paper Thickness Number of sheets 8" × 10" Borderless Types of ink Calibration Mounter 100 ✓ A4 11" × 14" US B (11" x 17") 0.27 mm ✓ PK 20 A3 ✓ ✓ A3+ A2 25 - Premium Semigloss Photo Paper ❏ Printer driver settings Photo Paper - Premium Semigloss Photo Paper ❏ ICC profile (LLK ink set) SC-P5000_Series_LLK PremiumSemiglossPhotoPaper.icc (V ink set) SC-P5000_Series_V PremiumSemiglossPhotoPaper.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix Size Paper Thickness Number of sheets A3 A3+ 0.27 mm 100 Borderless ✓ A2 Types of ink PK Calibration ✓ Mounter ✓ - EPSON Proofing Paper White Semimatte ❏ Printer driver settings Proofing Paper - Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte ❏ ICC profile (LLK ink set) SC-P5000_Series_LLK EpsonProofingPaperWhiteSemimatte.icc (V ink set) SC-P5000_Series_V EpsonProofingPaperWhiteSemimatte.icc ❏ Supported paper sizes Size Paper Thickness A3+ 0.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix * You can specify and perform borderless printing; however, margins may appear or the print quality may decline due to the paper expanding or contracting. Archival Matte Paper ❏ Printer driver settings Matte Paper - Archival Matte Paper ❏ ICC profile (LLK ink set) SC-P5000_Series_LLK ArchivalMattePaper_MK.icc (V ink set) SC-P5000_Series_V ArchivalMattePaper_MK.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix *1 You can specify and perform borderless printing; however, margins may appear or the print quality may decline due to the paper expanding or contracting. *2 Operations are guaranteed (color measurements are not guaranteed). UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper ❏ Printer driver settings Fine Art Paper - UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper ❏ ICC profile (LLK ink set, when MK is selected) SC-P5000_Series_LLK UltraSmoothFineArtPaper_MK.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix Size Paper Thickness Number of sheets Borderless Types of ink Calibration Mounter - A4 ✓*1 A3+ 0.48 mm PK/MK - ✓ A2 ✓*2 - *1 You can specify and perform borderless printing; however, margins may appear or the print quality may decline due to the paper expanding or contracting. *2 Operations are guaranteed (color measurements are not guaranteed).
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix Supported paper widths for borderless printing (roll paper) A4/210 mm A2/420 mm* 10 inch A3/297 mm 11 inch* 16 inch Super A3/B/329 mm 17 inch 300 mm/11.8 inch SuperW A3/329 mm 8 inch* * You can only perform borderless printing when using the borderless printing spacer supplied with the printer and when you have loaded the roll paper with a 2 inch core.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix Select Reference Paper The optimum settings for using different types of Epson special media have already been registered to this printer. Check the following, and then select the Epson special media type that is closest to the paper you are using.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix From the printer Buttons that are used in the following settings A Press the r button on the printer's control panel to display the menu. B Press the d/u buttons to select Paper, and then press the r button. The Paper menu will be displayed. C Press the d/u buttons to select Custom Paper, and then press the r button. The Paper Number menu will be displayed.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix ❏ Remove any optional components if they are installed. Notes When Moving or Transporting the Printer Notes on Transporting Perform the following operations when moving or transporting the printer. When transporting the printer, repack it using the original box and packing materials to protect it from shock and vibration. As shown below, always lift the printer by placing your hands in the indentations on the left and right sides.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix System Requirements Available hard disk space 32 GB or more The following system requirements are necessary to install and use the software for this printer. Display resolution WXGA (1280 x 800) or higher resolution Interface Hi-Speed USB-Compatible with the USB 2.0 Specification. Windows Operating system Ethernet 10BASE-T*1/100BASE-TX*1/1000B ASE-T*2 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 *1 Use a shielded twisted-pair cable (Category 5 or higher).
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix Specifications Table Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration 360 nozzles x 10 colors (Cyan, Light Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta, Yellow, Orange, Green, Violet*/Light Light Black*, Light Black, Photo Black/Matte Black) * Select one of these colors.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Appendix c Important: ❏ The ink freezes if left at below -10°C for a long time. If it does freeze, leave it at room temperature (25°C) for at least four hours (without condensation). ❏ Do not refill the ink cartridges. Information of EU Declaration of Conformity The full text of the EU declaration of conformity of this equipment is available at the following internet address. http://www.epson.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Where To Get Help Where To Get Help Contacting Epson Support Technical Support Web Site Before Contacting Epson If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact Epson support services for assistance. If Epson support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Where To Get Help Help for Users in North America Help for Users in Europe Epson provides the technical support services listed below. Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact Epson support. Internet Support Help for Users in Australia Visit Epson’s support website at http://epson.com/ support and select your product for solutions to common problems.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Where To Get Help ❏ Sales enquiries and product information We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem. This information includes your Epson product documentation, type of computer, operating system, application programs, and any information you feel is required.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Where To Get Help Bandung Lippo Center 8th floor Jl. Gatot Subroto No.2 Bandung Technical Support Hotline You can also contact our technical staff at the following telephone and fax numbers: Phone/Fax: (62) 22-7303766 Surabaya Hitech Mall lt IIB No. 12 Jl. Kusuma Bangsa 116 – 118 Surabaya Phone: (62) 31-5355035 Fax: (62)31-5477837 Yogyakarta Medan Makassar Phone: (852) 2827-8911 Fax: (852) 2827-4383 Help for Users in Malaysia Hotel Natour Garuda Jl. Malioboro No.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Where To Get Help World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.in) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, and products enquiry are available. Epson India Head Office - Bangalore Phone: 080-30515000 Fax: 30515005 Trunk Line: (63-2) 706 2609 Fax: (63-2) 706 2665 Helpdesk Direct Line: (63-2) 706 2625 E-mail: epchelpdesk@epc.epson.com.ph World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms Software License Terms Open Source Software Licenses Bonjour This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version ("Bonjour Programs"). We provide the source code of the Bonjour Programs pursuant to the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 1.6 "Modifications" mean any addition to, deletion from, and/or change to, the substance and/or structure of the Original Code, any previous Modifications, the combination of Original Code and any previous Modifications, and/ or any respective portions thereof.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 2.3 Distribution of Executable Versions. In addition, if You Externally Deploy Covered Code (Original Code and/ or Modifications) in object code, executable form only, You must include a prominent notice, in the code itself as well as in related documentation, stating that Source Code of the Covered Code is available under the terms of this License with information on how and where to obtain such Source Code. 2.4 Third Party Rights.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 8. NO WARRANTY OR SUPPORT. The Covered Code may contain in whole or in part pre-release, untested, or not fully tested works. The Covered Code may contain errors that could cause failures or loss of data, and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies. You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Covered Code, or any portion thereof, is at Your sole and entire risk.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms (c) automatically without notice from Apple if You, at any time during the term of this License, commence an action for patent infringement against Apple; provided that Apple did not first commence an action for patent infringement against You in that instance. 12.2 Effect of Termination. Upon termination, You agree to immediately stop any further use, reproduction, modification, sublicensing and distribution of the Covered Code.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms Les parties ont exigé que le présent contrat et tous les documents connexes soient rédigés en anglais. EXHIBIT A. "Portions Copyright (c) 1999-2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This file contains Original Code and/or Modifications of Original Code as defined in and that are subject to the Apple Public Source License Version 2.0 (the 'License'). You may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
SC-P5000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 3. Altered versions--including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, versions with modified or added functionality, and dynamic, shared, or static library versions not from Info-ZIP--must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original source or, if binaries, compiled from the original source.
