SL-D3000 Administrator's Guide
Meaning of Symbols Note: Notes contain important information on the operation of this product. Tip: Tips contain useful or additional information on the operation of this product. Operating System Versions In this manual, the following abbreviations are used. Windows refers to Windows 7, Vista, XP. O Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate.
Contents Contents Setup and Maintenance Appendix Ejected Paper Path and Supported Paper Sizes . . . . .74 Paper Feed Path Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Extending the Client PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Preparing to extend the Client PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Installing the system application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Initial settings for the Maintenance Utility . . . . . .80 Changing the System Application Version. . . . . . . . .
Setup and Maintenance Setup and Maintenance You can perform printer maintenance and check printer status from the Client PC. You can set the user authority to "Operator" or "Administrator". Available functions differ depending on the authority. SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility screen (when using as an Operator): You can perform a Pre-operation Check, Post-operation Check, Printer Information, Settings/Maintenance, , and check Error History. In Printer Information, you can check the printer's status.
Setup and Maintenance SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility screen (when using as an Administrator): "...[AD]" is displayed in the title bar on screens in Administrator's mode. You can perform a Pre-operation Check, Post-operation Check, Printer Information, Settings/Maintenance, Acquire Log, Add/Delete Printer, and check Error History. In Printer Information, you can check the printer's status. In Settings/Maintenance, you can perform adjustment/maintenance operations such as head cleaning and calibration.
Setup and Maintenance Button Settings/Maintenance Settings/Maintenance Functions Menu Operator Administrator Large Items Medium Items Small Items System Operation Settings/Inspections (01) Installation Information Settings (011) - No Yes Settings for Optional Equipment (012) - No Yes Printer Operation Settings(013) - No Yes Image Quality Settings (021) - No Yes Paper Settings (022) - Yes Yes Head Cleaning (031) Auto Cleaning (0311) Yes Yes Nozzle Check (0312) Yes Yes Per
Setup and Maintenance Tip: See the "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" for more information on items that are available to operators.
Pre-operation Check Pre-operation Check Click Pre-operation Check on the Client PC to start the printer. In Pre-operation Check, the printer starts after the items that need to be checked manually have been displayed. Furthermore, when Printer PC is connected to the printer, Printer PC starts automatically. Tip: See the "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" for more information on the Pre-operation Check.
Post-operation Check Post-operation Check Click Post-operation Check on the Client PC to shut down the printer. When the printer is shut down in Post-operation Check, and Printer PC is connected to the printer, Printer PC closes automatically. Tip: See the "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" for more information on the Post-operation Check.
Printer Information Printer Information You can confirm various types of printer information. Checking Printer Information On the Printer Information screen, you can check the printer's settings, remaining amount of consumables, and so on. A Select the printer you want to use from the Registered Printer List, and then click Printer Information. Tip: In the following situations, the Printer Information button is unavailable.
Printer Information B On the Printer Information screen, you can check the printer's settings, remaining amount of consumables, and so on. Item Explanation Printer Name Displays the printer name. Printer Status Displays the printer status. Image Quality Settings Paper Information (Front/Rear) Standby The printer is ready to print. Printing The printer is printing. Performing Settings/Maintena nce The printer is performing maintenance operations such as a nozzle check.
Printer Information Item Ink Level Explanation Displays the remaining amount of ink. "Caution" is displayed when ink is running low. "Error" is displayed when the amount of ink remaining has fallen below the minimum limit. The ink cartridge is grayed out when the ink cartridge is not installed, or if there is a problem with the ink cartridge. If an non-genuine cartridge is installed, a message is displayed indicating that it is not covered by the warranty.
Changing User Levels Changing User Levels You can change the user level from Operator mode to Administrator mode. A Display the SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility or the Printer Information screen. B While holding down the Ctrl and Alt keys on the keyboard, press S (or s). The Enter Password screen is displayed.
Changing User Levels C Enter the password, and then click OK. The user level is changed to Administrator mode. Tip: O The administrator password is "0000". O Restart this SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility when switching from Administrator mode to Operator mode.
Settings/Maintenance Settings/Maintenance You can perform maintenance operations such as Print Head Unit cleaning and calibration, as well as manage settings. Performing Maintenance You can select each maintenance function on the Settings/Maintenance screen. When performing maintenance in Settings/Maintenance, make sure that the p light on the printer's Operation panel is on before starting operations.
Settings/Maintenance B Select the function you want to use. C Click Back to close the Settings/Maintenance screen. You can make settings by selecting a function from the menu on the left.
Settings/Maintenance D When the Printer Information screen is displayed, click Back to close the screen. This completes this section.
Settings/Maintenance Available functions on the Settings/Maintenance screen: Large Items System Operation Settings/Inspectio ns (01) Print Condition Settings/Inspectio ns (02) CR Unit Adjustment/Maint enance (03) Medium Items Small Items Installation Information Settings (011) - Settings for Optional Equipment (012) - Printer Operation Settings (013) - Image Quality Settings (021) - Paper Settings (022) - Head Cleaning (031) Setting Contents Displays the printer's information.
Settings/Maintenance Large Items Medium Items Small Items Printer Adjustment/Maint enance (04) Operation History (044) - Setting Contents Check errors that have occurred, the number of prints, and the number of head cleaning operations in the printer. U “Operation History” on page 64 Parts Replacement History (045) Software Settings (05) Register Replacement Date for Periodically Replaced Parts (0451) Check the replacement date for parts that need to be replaced.
Settings/Maintenance System Operation Settings/Inspections In System Operation Settings/Inspections (01) on the Settings/Maintenance screen, you can check the contents of the Installation Information Settings (011) and make settings for Settings for Optional Equipment (012) and Printer Operation Settings (013). Installation Information Settings Click Installation Information Settings (011) from System Operation Settings/Inspections (01) to display the screen. Here you can check the printer's information.
Settings/Maintenance Settings for Optional Equipment Click Settings for Optional Equipment (012) from System Operation Settings/Inspections (01) to display the screen. Make settings for optional equipment that has been installed. After changing settings, click Apply to apply the changes. Item Back Printing Unit Explanation Attached/Not Attached Displays the installation status for the back printing unit.
Settings/Maintenance Item Sorter/Long Paper Ejection Unit Explanation Attached/Not Attached Displays the installation status for the Sorter/Long Paper Ejection Unit. Sorter Select Enabled or Disabled for the sorter. This can be set when the Sorter/Long Paper Ejection Unit is Attached. When changing from Disabled to Enabled, you need to restart the printer. Humidity Control Unit Attached/Not Attached Displays the installation status for the humidity control unit. Set by service personnel.
Settings/Maintenance Printer Operation Settings Click Printer Operation Settings (013) from System Operation Settings/Inspections (01) to display the screen. Make settings for the power saving, the warning buzzer and the completion confirmation for long length sheet printing. After changing settings, click Apply to apply the changes. Item Power Saving Settings Explanation Select the time to enter sleep mode (power saving mode) after this product finishes operations.
Settings/Maintenance Print Condition Settings/Inspections In Print Condition Settings/Inspections (02) on the Settings/Maintenance screen, you can set Image Quality Settings (021), and check Paper Information (022). Image Quality Settings Click Image Quality Settings (021) from Print Condition Settings/Inspections (02) to display the screen. Make image quality settings. This is only available when there are no image quality settings in the application used for printing.
Settings/Maintenance Paper Settings Click Paper Settings (022) from Print Condition Settings/Inspections (02) to display the screen. You can check the paper information loaded in the front roll paper feeder or the rear roll paper feeder, and change the remaining amount of paper. Tip: Only the Dual Roll Model supports front roll paper. For the Single Roll Model, information is not displayed under the front paper item. See the information for rear roll paper.
Settings/Maintenance Item Explanation Back Click to close the Settings/Maintenance screen. Help Click to display the Help. Apply Click to apply any changed settings.
Settings/Maintenance CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance In CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance (03) on the Settings/Maintenance screen, you can perform Head Cleaning (031) and Color Calibration (034). When performing maintenance in Settings/Maintenance, make sure that the p light on the printer's Operation panel is on before starting operations. Head Cleaning This function allows you to check for clogging in the print head, and to clear any clogged nozzles.
Settings/Maintenance 1 There are streaks in the prints or other problems such as a difference in color 2 Perform Auto Cleaning (0311). When all of the Result icons on the screen are “green” When a Result icon on the screen is “yellow” When a Result icon on the screen is “red” -> Perform Auto Cleaning (0311) again. Go to the next step. -> Operations are complete. If the problems in the prints are not resolved, perform clogging detection and head cleaning as described in the Notes section.
Settings/Maintenance Auto Cleaning From the CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance (03) menu, click Auto Cleaning (0311) from Head Cleaning (031) to display the screen. A Click Auto Cleaning. Nozzle check begins, and cleaning is performed as necessary. This may take some time depending on the status of the nozzles. B Check the status of each head displayed in the Result. When the nozzles are cleared, "Good" is displayed.
Settings/Maintenance Nozzle Check From the CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance (03) menu, click Nozzle Check (0312) from Head Cleaning (031) to display the screen. This function allows you to check for clogged nozzles in the Print Head Unit. The printer automatically detects clogging and displays the information on the screen. You can also print a check pattern for confirmation. After performing a nozzle check, specify the type on the screen to perform head cleaning if necessary.
Settings/Maintenance Checking with Detect Clogging The printer checks the status of the nozzles, and displays any clogged nozzles on the screen. Perform Print Head Unit cleaning according to the check results. Tip: The method for confirming the status of the nozzles also includes the method for printing a check pattern. U “Printing the check pattern” on page 32 A Click Detect Clogging. Clogging detection starts, and the status of each nozzle is indicated by the colors.
Settings/Maintenance Printing the check pattern Print a check pattern, and then check for clogged nozzles. Perform Print Head Unit cleaning according to the check results. A Select the roll paper feeder you want to use for printing. B Click Print Check Pattern. C Check the print results. This can be selected when paper is loaded. The check pattern is printed. See the illustration below for more information on reading the print results.
Settings/Maintenance D Select the head that has clogged nozzles, and then click Normal or Powerful. To clean all of the print head units, check All. Item E Explanation Normal Cleans the surface of the head, and clears clogged nozzles. Powerful Select if nozzles are still clogged after performing Normal head cleaning several times. Because Powerful consumes more ink compared to Normal, prepare new ink cartridges before performing cleaning if ink levels are low.
Settings/Maintenance Periodic Nozzle Check Settings From the CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance (03) menu, click Periodic Nozzle Check Settings (0313) from Head Cleaning (031) to display the screen. Set whether or not to perform auto nozzle check. We recommend that this is set to ON, because if it is set to OFF the user needs to manually check for clogging. After changing settings, click Apply to apply the changes.
Settings/Maintenance Color Calibration w Warning: If the Maintenance Utility shuts down abnormally and does not operate while performing color calibration, connect the printer and the Client PC, and then follow the steps below to restart the Printer PC. 1. Perform a printer emergency stop. U "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" - "Shutting down the Printer in an Emergency" 2. Restart the Client PC and the Printer PC. 3. Turn on the printer.
Settings/Maintenance Procedures for writing a correction value when reducing the color differences between multiple printers Step Procedure Reference Page 1 Selecting the main printer, and performing Settings/Maintenance U “Performing Maintenance” on page 15 2 Creating the calibration file with the printer U “Create Calibration” on page 46 3 Selecting the printer for which you want to correct color differences, and performing Settings/Maintenance (*) U “Performing Maintenance” on page 15 4 Pri
Settings/Maintenance Calibration Click Calibration (0341) from Color Calibration (034) to display the screen. You can perform calibration by using the following work flow. Create Correction Value Correction Value Verification Print Print a correction chart: Prints a chart for adjustment. Measure Color Measure color for the correction chart: Perform color measurement for the printed chart on the Client PC with a connected color measurement device.
Settings/Maintenance D Print a correction chart A Select the roll paper feeder used for printing in Paper. Click Print from Correction Value Creation Phase. A confirmation screen is displayed. Displays the Paper Width and Paper Surface Type for the paper loaded in the selected roll paper feeder. E B C Click No to cancel printing. For Use Standard Value for Collective Creation, a total of three charts are printed.
Settings/Maintenance F The following screen is displayed after printing the first sheet. Follow the on-screen instructions, and then click OK. U “Correction chart color measurement (for the "i1Pro")” on page 40 U “Correction chart color measurement (for the "i1iSis")” on page 42 The charts the second sheet and after are printed. Note: Do not allow the printed correction charts to overlap while drying. The color tone of the overlapped section may differ, leading to improper calibration.
Settings/Maintenance D Correction chart color measurement (for the "i1Pro") A Check that the color measurement device you want to use is connected. Place the correction chart that matches the color chart ID and preset ID displayed on the screen on the measurement backup board supplied with the color measurement device. Place the chart on white paper if there is no backup board available for measurement. Tip: For more information on color measurement device, see the document supplied with the device.
Settings/Maintenance Tip: O Select Line Scan to perform color measurement quickly. If the results of color measurement using Line Scan are not what you expected, try Spot Scan. O When performing color measurement with Line Scan, use the chart measurement ruler supplied with the color measurement device. O When performing color measurement with Spot Scan, use the spot measurement guide supplied with the color measurement device.
Settings/Maintenance Correction chart color measurement (for the "i1iSis") A Tip: O The color chart ID and preset ID are printed at the bottom of the correction chart. Check that the color measurement device you want to use is connected. O Tip: For more information on color measurement device, see the document supplied with the device. B Click Measure Color from Correction Value Creation Phase.
Settings/Maintenance C Create, verify, and write the correction value A Click Create Correction Value from Correction Value Creation Phase. The charts the second sheet and after are printed. The correction value is created. B The following screen is displayed after printing the first sheet. Follow the on-screen instructions, and then click OK. Click Print from Correction Value Verification Phase. Note: Do not allow the printed correction charts to overlap while drying.
Settings/Maintenance E G Click Measure Color from Correction Value Verification Phase. Click Write from Correction Value Verification Phase. The screen where you can enter the name of the correction value is displayed. F Perform color measurement in the color measurement device in the same way as color measurement for the correction chart. H U “Correction chart color measurement (for the "i1Pro")” on page 40 Enter the name of the correction value, and then click OK.
Settings/Maintenance History of Correction Values Click History of Correction Values (0342) from Color Calibration (034) to display the screen. Select the correction values created previously from the list, and write to the Printer PC. A Select the correction values to write to the Printer PC from the History of Correction Values list. Tip: All correction values created previously are displayed in the History of Correction Values list.
Settings/Maintenance A Create Calibration Click Create Calibration (0343) from Color Calibration (034) to display the screen. Tip: Only the Dual Roll Model supports front roll paper. For the Single Roll Model, see the information for rear roll paper. Create the calibration file to be used in Calibration (0341). B C Tip: O You can create a standard value for each paper surface type. O The initial calibration file provided contains standard values for a standard printer.
Settings/Maintenance When the drying time reaches 0, Drying complete. is displayed, and the Measure Color button becomes available. Tip: O Nozzle Check is performed automatically before printing. If clogging is detected in the head, print again after cleaning the head and clearing the clogged nozzles. U “Head Cleaning” on page 27 O F The number of charts printed varies depending on the settings and the paper. The following screen is displayed after printing the first sheet.
Settings/Maintenance Problems with Color Calibration Symptom Cannot print a correction chart. Error Messages What to do - Has paper with a paper width of less than 8 inches been set? Set the correct paper type and width. " Operation failed." Does the connected spectrometer match the selected spectrometer? Select the correct spectrometer. Print is not enabled. A color measurement error occurs. "Failed to calibrate. Color measurement finished.
Settings/Maintenance Symptom The results of the Correction Value Verification Phase are NG. An error occurred while generating the correction value, writing the correction value, or writing the standard value. Error Messages What to do - Did a color measurement error occur? Perform Correction Value Creation Phase and Correction Value Verification Phase again while referring to the solutions in "A Color Measurement Error Occurred" from Troubleshooting.
Settings/Maintenance Gray Adjustment You can adjust each value for Color Balance, Density, and Gradation to correct the tone of the prints. Adjustment values can be saved for each Standard or High Image Quality of the Image Quality Settings. Print an adjustment pattern, and then select the optimal values from the adjustment pattern. Tab Explanation Color Balance Changes the strength for Cyan (C), Magenta (M), and Yellow (Y) to adjust the color balance. Density Adjusts the density (Dark/Light).
Settings/Maintenance Note: O You can perform Gray Adjustment for each Paper Surface Type. O Click Date of Adjustment to display the time when it was last adjusted. You can check the changed date settings for each Paper Surface Type and the Image Quality Settings. O Only the Dual Roll Model supports front roll paper. For the Single Roll Model, see the information for rear roll paper. O After performing Color Calibration, you need to make settings for Gray Adjustment again.
Settings/Maintenance Click Gray Adjustment (035) from the CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance (03) menu to display the settings. Color Balance A From Paper, select the roll paper feeder that will be used to print the adjustment pattern. B From Image Quality Settings, select the image quality adjustment method.
Settings/Maintenance C Click Adjust. The settings screen is displayed. D Click Print from Print Adjustment Pattern on the Color Balance tab. E Select Adjustment Pattern Shift Value, and then click Print. Select the larger value to print the adjustment pattern which indicates large differences between each adjustment value. To make fine adjustments, select a lower value. Print the adjustment pattern.
Settings/Maintenance F Select the best pattern from the adjustment pattern, and check the adjustment values. G Select the Direction and Shift Value. The adjustment value is printed in letters and numbers at the bottom left of each pattern. (Example: RY-2) The letter indicates the direction of the adjustment color. "N" means no correction. The number shows the amount of changes. Specify the adjustment value selected from the adjustment pattern.
Settings/Maintenance Note: O The tone curve shows the output strength for each input color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). When in an uncorrected state (a straight line from top right to bottom left), the image darkens (colors become deeper) when moved down, and the image lightens (the colors become paler) when moved up. H I O You can manually adjust the color by using Manual Adjustment on the right of the screen. If you make manual adjustments, the Pattern Adjustment value becomes unavailable.
Settings/Maintenance Density Correction A From Paper, select the roll paper feeder that will be used to print the adjustment pattern. B From Image Quality Settings, select the image quality adjustment method. C Click Adjust. D The settings screen is displayed. Click Print from Print Adjustment Pattern on the Density tab. The adjustment pattern is printed.
Settings/Maintenance E Select the best pattern from the adjustment pattern, and check the adjustment values. F Select the Direction and Shift Value. The adjustment value is printed in letters and numbers at the bottom left of each pattern. (Example: D-2) "N" means no correction. The number shows the amount changed. Specify the adjustment value selected from the adjustment pattern. Select the light and shade (D+ and D-) using Direction, and set a numerical value using Shift Value.
Settings/Maintenance Note: O The tone curve shows the output strength for each input color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). When in an uncorrected state (a straight line from top right to bottom left), the image darkens (colors become deeper) when moved down, and the image lightens (the colors become paler) when moved up. G H O You can manually adjust the density by using Manual Adjustment on the right of the screen. If you make manual adjustments, the Pattern Adjustment value becomes unavailable.
Settings/Maintenance Gradation Correction A From Paper, select the roll paper feeder that will be used to print the adjustment pattern. B From Image Quality Settings, select the image quality adjustment method. C Click Adjust. D The settings screen is displayed. On the Gradation tab, specify the brightness points as necessary (P1: Shadow, P2: Half-tone, P3: Highlight).
Settings/Maintenance E F Click Print from Print Adjustment Pattern. Displays the screen setting the amount of change in the printed adjustment pattern. Select Adjustment Pattern Shift Value, and then click Print. Select the larger value to print the adjustment pattern which indicates large differences between each adjustment value. To make fine adjustments, select a lower value. Select the amount of change for P1 (Shadow), P2 (Half-tone), and P3 (Highlight) according to the brightness point.
Settings/Maintenance H Select the Direction and Shift Value. Specify the adjustment value selected from the adjustment pattern. When a setting is changed, the settings are reflected in the values for Manual Adjustment on the right of the screen and the graph (tone curve) at the bottom of the screen. Note: O The tone curve shows the output strength for each input color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).
Settings/Maintenance Problems with Gray Adjustment Symptom Error Messages What to do The print quality for the adjustment pattern is too low. - Is the print head clogged? Print an adjustment pattern again after performing head cleaning. An error occurred while applying the parameters. "Try again after closing the Settings/Maintenance screen." Are the PC and the printer connected to the spectrometer correctly? Check the connection between the PC and the printer, and then click Apply again.
Settings/Maintenance Print Head Maintenance To prevent print head quality from declining, or to restore print quality, clean the print head unit and the wipers for the print head. Perform cleaning in the following situations. O When streaks or smears caused by drops of ink appear on the surface of the prints O When you want to avoid streaks or smears caused by drops of ink appearing in the prints To perform this type of cleaning, you need the optional Print Head Maintenance Kit (C12C890991).
Settings/Maintenance Printer Adjustment/Maintenance In Printer Adjustment/Maintenance (04) on the Settings/Maintenance screen, you can check Operation History (044) and Parts Replacement History (045). Operation History Click Operation History (044) from Printer Adjustment/Maintenance (04) to display the screen. You can check errors that have occurred, the number of prints, and the number of head cleaning operations in the printer.
Settings/Maintenance Parts Replacement History In Parts Replacement History (045), you can confirm the replacement day for parts that need to be replaced periodically in Register Replacement Date for Periodically Replaced Parts (0451), and check the amount of usage for each part in Clear Counter 1 (0452).
Settings/Maintenance Paper Feed-Related Adjustment Paper Feed Amount Durability Correction From the Printer Adjustment/Maintenance (04) menu, click Paper Feed Amount Durability Correction (0483) from Paper Feed-Related Adjustment (048) to display the screen. The paper feed amount may change due to environmental changes or time-dependent changes. If the print quality deteriorates, correcting the paper feed amount may improve the print quality. Tip: O Correct for each Paper Width and Paper Surface Type.
Settings/Maintenance B C Click Print Adjustment Pattern. The adjustment pattern is printed. Select the optimal number from the adjustment patterns, and then click Apply. Tip: O See the following and select the print pattern that has no black or white lines. O If there are no "good" patterns in the printed adjustment patterns, enter the number that is closest to "good", and then print the adjustment patterns again.
Settings/Maintenance Software Settings In Software Settings (05) on the Settings/Maintenance screen, you can set the date, language, and units in System Language Settings (051). System Language Settings Click System Language Settings (051) from Software Settings (05) to display the screen. Set the date, language, and units that are displayed on the screen. After changing settings, click Apply to restart SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility to apply the language settings.
Settings/Maintenance Help Click Help on any screen to display the Help.
Error History Error History On the Error History screen, you can check errors that have occurred in the printer. A Click Error History. B Check the Error History screen. Up to 100 errors that have occurred in the printer, and information are displayed. The error ID indicates the error number. This number may be cleared by service personnel as it is used for management information when performing maintenance.
Acquire Log Acquire Log You can save log files for up to 14 days inclusive. These files contain operating information for the printer and the system. A B Click Acquire Log. The Save As dialog box is displayed. Check the file name, and then click Save. Change the file name if necessary. Note: It may take some time to save the file. Do not operate the printer or system until a message is displayed informing you that saving is complete. Tip: O The file extension is ".zip".
Add/Delete Printer Add/Delete Printer A B Click Add/Delete Printer. The Registered Printer List and Target Printer List screens are displayed. Add or delete printers. When adding a printer, select the printer from Target Printer List, and then click When deleting a printer, select the printer from Registered Printer List, and then click . . Tip: In Target Printer List, printers that are available for connection are automatically detected.
When a Message is Displayed When a Message is Displayed About Error Messages When an error occurs in the printer, an error message is displayed. The error code, the contents of the error, and the solutions are displayed on the screen. Tip: See the "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" for more information on error messages and their solutions.
Appendix Appendix Ejected Paper Path and Supported Paper Sizes Print Size Size Name Ejected Paper Path Width x Length Sorter Top tray Side tray Tray 3R 5 x 3.
Appendix Print Size Size Name Custom (203 x L) Custom (210 x L) Custom (254 x L) Custom (305 x L) Ejected Paper Path Width x Length Sorter Top tray Side tray Tray 8 x 3.5 to 12 inches (203 x 89 to 305 mm) Yes No No Yes 8 x 12 to 48 inches (203 x 306 to 1219 mm) No Yes No Yes 8.3 x 3.5 to 12 inches (210 x 89 to 305 mm) Yes No No Yes 8.3 x 12 to 48 inches (210 x 306 to 1219 mm) No Yes No Yes 10 x 3.
Appendix Tip: Only the Dual Roll Model supports front roll paper. For the Single Roll Model, information is not displayed under the front paper item. See the information for rear roll paper.
Appendix Extending the Client PC When a Printer PC is connected to this printer and is being used, you can extend the Client PC and share the printer. * This system guarantees simultaneous connections for two Client PCs. More than two simultaneous connections cannot be guaranteed. : Printer / : Printer PC / : Client PC The following hardware and system requirements are necessary for the Client PC.
Appendix Preparing to extend the Client PC A Connect the Client PC to the same network environment as the printer, and make network settings. B Click Start - Control Panel - Date and Time. C Check with your network system administrator for more information on making network settings. For Windows 7: Click Start - Control Panel - Clock, Language, and Region - Date and Time. For Windows XP: Click Start - Control Panel - Date and Time, and then click the Time Zone tab. Click Change time zone...
Appendix D Click Next. E Select Client PC from Configure with Printer PC, and then click Next. Tip: If anything except for Client PC is accidentally selected, remove the system application, and then reinstall. F Click Next to display the hard drive selection screen. Select the hard drive you want to use, and then click Next. Various adjustment values and so on are saved to this hard drive.
Appendix G H Follow the on-screen instructions. The following screen is displayed when installation is complete. Click Yes to restart the system. Initial settings for the Maintenance Utility A Start the printer using the current Client PC (the Client PC before extending). B Start the SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility on the Client PC that you have extended. C Change the user level to "Administrator's mode". D Register the printer.
Appendix Changing the System Application Version If a different version of the System Application CD has been provided, you can upgrade or downgrade the system application version that is already installed on the Client PC and the Printer PC to suit your needs. Note: O Upgrading or downgrading retains printer and system information. However, downgrading returns the printer's operation history to the status just before the previous system application upgrade.
Appendix Checking the System Application Version You can check the current version of the system application in Printer Information from the SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility. Check the version information before and after upgrading or downgrading the system application. Changing the System Application Version A Start the Client PC. Note: O Note the following while upgrading or downgrading. O Do not disconnect the USB cable connecting the printer and the Client PC or the Printer PC.
Appendix E Follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade or downgrade the system application. Upgrade Downgrade F When the upgrade or downgrade is complete, the following screen is displayed on the Client PC. Click Yes to restart the Client PC. G After the Client PC has restarted, start SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility.
Appendix H Select the printer from the Registered Printer List, and then click Pre-operation Check. I While the Pre-operation Check is running, the Printer PC (if connected) and the printer’s firmware are upgraded or downgraded. The Pre-operation Check for upgrading or downgrading may take approximately 10 minutes longer than a normal Pre-operation Check because the system application version is being changed and the Printer PC will be restarted.
Appendix Removing the System Application Follow the steps below to remove the system application from the Client PC. Note: O Log on to the Client PC as a user with administrator authority. O In Windows 7, if a password entry screen or confirmation message is displayed, enter the password to continue. A B Start the Client PC. C Select SL-D3000 System Application, and then click Uninstall/Change (or Change/Remove/Add/Remove). On the Control Panel, click Uninstall a program from Programs.
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Appendix Yoyodyne, Inc., hereby disclaims all copyright interest in the library `Frob' (a library for tweaking knobs) written by James Random Hacker. , 1 April 1990 Ty Coon, President of Vice That's all there is to it! 7-Zip Command line version ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ License for use and distribution ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 7-Zip Copyright (C) 1999-2010 Igor Pavlov. 7za.
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Appendix 5. Limited Warranty. In case of that you obtained the Software by media from EPSON or a dealer, EPSON warrants that the media on which the Software is recorded will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for a period of 90 days from the date of delivery to you.
Appendix 10. Internet Connection. The Software may have the ability to connect over the Internet to transmit data and/or information to and from your computer regarding the EPSON hardware and/or software that you use ("EPSON Products") including, but not limited to, EPSON Products model information, the country/region where you live, the condition of EPSON Products, etc. EPSON may alter the items of such data and/or information without your prior approval.
