Epson SureColor® F2000 Series User's Guide
Contents Epson SureColor F2000 Series User's Guide ........................................................................................... 9 Introduction to Your Printer...................................................................................................................... Printer Features ................................................................................................................................. Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts.................................
Printable Area................................................................................................................................ Loading the T-shirt ............................................................................................................................. Replacing the Platen ..................................................................................................................... Loading a T-shirt on the Platen.....................................................
Cleaning the Suction Cap................................................................................................................... 81 Replacing the Head Cleaning Set ...................................................................................................... 86 Replacing the Wiper Unit and Anti-drying Caps............................................................................. 86 Replacing the Flushing Pad...............................................................................
Message Is Displayed After Cleaning the Encoder Strip (Carriage Scale) .................................. 138 Printing Is Slow or Stops Intermittently ........................................................................................ 138 Cannot Access the USB Memory Device .................................................................................... 139 Red Light Shines Inside the Printer .............................................................................................
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 165 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 165 Copyright Attribution ....................................................................................................................
Epson SureColor F2000 Series User's Guide Welcome to the Epson SureColor F2000 Series User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
Introduction to Your Printer Refer to these sections to learn more about your printer and this manual.
Parent topic: Introduction to Your Printer Related concepts Printer Part Locations Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts You can purchase genuine Epson ink and accessories at epson.com (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Option or part Part number Epson UltraChrome DG ink cartridge - White (600 ml) (White Edition) T725A00 1-year extended Epson Preferred Plus service plan EPPSCF2KB1 Parent topic: Printer Features Notations Used in the Documentation Follow the guidelines in these notations as you read your documentation: • Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. • Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. • Notes contain important information about your printer.
Printer Parts - Front/Top 1 Printer cover 2 Airflow vents 3 Ink cartridge cover (left) 4 Platen 5 Moveable base 6 Parallel adjustment plate 7 Height adjustment lever 8 Fixing lever 9 Ink cartridge cover (right) 10 Tool storage space 11 Ink cartridges 12 Control panel Parent topic: Printer Part Locations 13
Printer Parts - Inside 1 Encoder strip (carriage scale) 2 Carriage shaft 3 Flushing pad 4 Air filter 5 Print head 6 Anti-drying caps 7 Suction/cleaning cap 8 Fabric wiper unit 14
Parent topic: Printer Part Locations Printer Parts - Back 1 AC inlet 2 Waste ink outlet (left) 3 Tube clamp 4 Waste ink bottle holder 5 Waste ink bottle 6 Waste ink tube 15
7 Waste ink outlet (right) 8 LAN port 9 Data light 10 Status light 11 USB port 12 Air inlet Parent topic: Printer Part Locations Control Panel and LCD Screen Control Panel Buttons and Lights 1 The power light 2 The power button 3 The cancel button 4 The LCD screen 5 The 6 Left arrow button 7 Up/down arrow buttons 8 The OK button moveable base button 16
9 The Menu button 10 USB memory device port 11 The start button 12 The start light 13 The 14 The error light maintenance button LCD Screen 1 Display 2 Print job name 3 USB memory device status 4 Platen size 5 Waste ink bottle status 6 Ink cartridge status 7 Total prints (current print job) Parent topic: Printer Part Locations 17
Printer Usage Guidelines Follow the guidelines in this section as you use your printer, ink cartridges, and print media. Using Your Printer Storing Your Printer Handling Ink and Cleaning Cartridges Handling White Ink (White Edition) Handling T-shirts (Media) Using Your Printer Follow these guidelines as you use your printer: • Operate the printer only within the specified operating temperature and humidity range.
• To keep the print head in optimum operating condition, maintenance is performed when the printer is turned on. If the printer is turned on and off frequently, more ink is consumed for each maintenance operation. To reduce ink consumption, leave the power on when using the printer. Note: To keep the print head in the optimum operating condition, the ink and cleaning solution are also used in maintenance operations such as head cleaning in addition to printing.
Parent topic: Printer Usage Guidelines Related references Handling White Ink (White Edition) Related tasks Storing the Printer Handling Ink and Cleaning Cartridges Follow these guidelines as you handle the ink and cleaning cartridges: • When installing ink cartridges for the first time, a lot of ink is consumed during initial ink charging. Be sure to have replacement cartridges ready.
• Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the ink supply port, so be careful not to stain any surfaces with ink. • Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You may not be able to print properly. • Do not drop ink cartridges or subject them to impacts. It may cause ink to leak. Note: To maintain the quality of the print head, the printer stops printing before ink cartridges are completely expended.
• Wash the ink tubes when a message is displayed to prevent a decline in print quality due to sedimentation in the tubes. After washing, auto cleaning is performed to prevent nozzles from clogging. White ink and color inks are used to clean all of the nozzles. • When storing cartridges, lay them down flat. If cartridges are stored standing upright, you may not be able to clear the sedimentation by shaking them.
• If traces of pre-treatment solution are visible, try soaking the T-shirt in water (however, the effectiveness depends on the T-shirt material). • If pre-treatment solution is applied to a white or light-colored T-shirt, the treated side may turn yellow. Print soon after applying the pre-treatment solution and wash in water. Avoid direct sunlight if you store the T-shirt without printing. • For light-colored T-shirts, let the pre-treatment solution dry before heat-pressing; otherwise, staining may occur.
Basic Printing Refer to these sections to learn how to perform basic print functions. Overview of the Printing Process Required Equipment Pre-treating a T-shirt Preparing Your Printer Creating Your T-shirt Design Loading the T-shirt Starting and Cancelling Printing Post-treating a T-shirt Overview of the Printing Process This section explains the basic workflow from preparing a T-shirt for printing to post-treatment after printing. 1.
8. Post-treating the T-shirt Fix the ink to the T-shirt. Parent topic: Basic Printing Related references Required Equipment Related tasks Starting a Print Job Preparing Your Printer Removing a Printed T-shirt Pre-treating a T-shirt with a Roller Pre-treating a T-shirt with a Sprayer Related topics Loading the T-shirt Creating Your T-shirt Design Post-treating a T-shirt Required Equipment To print on a T-shirt using this printer, you need the equipment listed here, depending your print project.
T-shirts (commercially available) For best results, use a T-shirt that is 100% cotton with thick and tightly-woven material, and a cotton blend ratio of 100 to 50%. Since the print quality cannot always be guaranteed for some types of fabric, perform a test print first. Pre-treatment solution (available from Epson) Pre-treatment solution is necessary for printing White ink (White Edition). If pre-treatment solution is not applied to the T-shirt, White ink does not image correctly or adhere to the T-shirt.
Pre-treatment Solution Safety Precautions Preparing the Pre-treatment Solution Diluting the Pre-treatment Solution Pre-treatment Application Guidelines Pre-treating a T-shirt with a Roller Pre-treating a T-shirt with a Sprayer Fixing the Pre-treatment Solution (Heat Press) Parent topic: Basic Printing Pre-treatment Solution Safety Precautions If you are printing with White ink (White Edition), pre-treatment solution must be applied to the T-shirt.
Caution: Pre-treatment solution is classified as industrial waste and must be disposed of by an industrial waste disposal company according to local laws and regulations. When handing over the pre-treatment solution to an industrial waste disposal company, make sure you include these safety precautions. Parent topic: Pre-treating a T-shirt Preparing the Pre-treatment Solution Prepare the pre-treatment solution for application to the T-shirts. 1.
Note: Make sure you pull the cap section out of the hole in the cardboard. If the cap is opened without being pulled out, the pre-treatment solution may spill out. 3. Remove the cap. 4. Remove the tap from the bag and turn the tap's handle section until the hole is visible as shown. Note: If you cannot see the hole or if the tap is damaged, contact Epson.
5. Attach the tap. 6. Remove the cap from the tap and turn the lever until the hole is facing down. 7. To pour the solution, tip the cardboard or the container and pour the pre-treatment solution into the desired container. 8. When you have finished pouring the solution, put the cap back on the tap. 9. Store the cardboard box with the tap side facing up.
Diluting the Pre-treatment Solution Before applying the pre-treatment solution to a T-shirt, make sure you dilute it correctly with distilled or purified water as described here. Caution: If you do not dilute the pre-treatment solution, it leaves noticeable traces on the T-shirt or the printed surface cracks after washing. If the pre-treatment solution is too weak, White ink does not adhere to the fabric and the desired whiteness cannot be achieved.
Apply the diluted pre-treatment solution to the T-shirt with a roller or spray method according to these guidelines. When fixing ink with a heat press Printed area size Amount of diluted solution to apply Letter/A4 and smaller Apply 0.0054 to 0.0073 ounce/sq. inch (0.16 to 0.21 g/sq. inch) per letter/A4 area Larger than letter/A4 Apply 0.0054 ounce/sq. inch (0.16 g/sq.
4. Apply the solution evenly in both directions as shown to an area larger than the target print area. It's important to finish in the shoulder-to-shoulder direction; this aligns the fabric fibers to the direction of the print head movement. 5. Fix the pre-treatment solution with a heat press, if necessary. Note: The T-shirt fibers must be pressed flat to produce even whiteness. Even if you use a heat tunnel to fix the ink, use a heat press to fix the pre-treatment solution before printing.
3. Spray the pre-treatment solution evenly over an area larger than the target print area. Note: Run a roller over the area after spraying for an even application of the pre-treatment solution. 4. Fix the pre-treatment solution with a heat press, if necessary. Note: The T-shirt fibers must be pressed flat to produce even whiteness. If you use a heat tunnel to fix the ink, use a heat press to fix the pre-treatment solution.
The fixing conditions vary depending on the amount of pre-treatment solution used. The following guidelines are approximate. Note: If the pre-treatment solution is not completely dry after the suggested amount of time, extend the duration while carefully checking if the pre-treatment solution is dry. If traces of the pre-treatment solution are still visible, try using water to wash them off.
2. Remove the White ink cartridge, shake it, then replace it. 3. Print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles. Parent topic: Basic Printing Related tasks Performing a Nozzle Check Shaking and Replacing the Ink Cartridges Creating Your T-shirt Design After creating the data, use the Garment Creator software to transmit it to the printer. Visit your product's support website at epson.com/support/f2000 (U.S.) or epson.
Printable Area Platen size Printable area Large 16 × 20 inch (406 × 508 mm) Medium 14 × 16 inch (356 × 406 mm) Small 10 × 12 inch (254 × 305 mm) Sleeve 4 × 4 inch (102 × 102 mm) Inside the platen frame, you cannot print on the areas shown in gray. Sleeve platen 1 0.
1 0.24 inches (6 mm) 2 Platen frame 3 Top section Parent topic: Creating Your T-shirt Design Loading the T-shirt Refer to these sections to load your T-shirt into the printer.
Replacing the Platen You may need to replace the platen, depending on the size of the T-shirt. Note: There are four platen sizes: small, medium, large, and sleeve. The medium size platen (standard) is supplied with the printer. 1. If the platen is not in the forward position, press the forward. 2. Hold the left and right sides of the platen and lift it up.
3. Align the replacement platen to fit into the holes in the moveable base and place the platen on the printer. For best results, always align the print head after replacing the platen with a different size. Parent topic: Loading the T-shirt Related concepts Print Head Alignment Loading a T-shirt on the Platen Before printing, carefully load a T-shirt on the platen. Note: For information about loading a sleeve platen, see the manual supplied with the sleeve platen. 1.
2. Remove the platen frame. 3. Load the T-shirt so that the shoulders are facing the front of the printer.
4. Smooth out the print surface so that it is flat.
5. Replace the platen frame. Note: There may be lint on the T-shirt if you have not applied pre-treatment solution. If not removed, lint and fibers may stick to the print head and stain other areas of the print. Remove any lint using sticky tape or a lint roller, and press the fibers flat using a hard roller.
6. Smooth out any creases.
7. Gently pull the edges of the T-shirt outside of the frame to remove any slack. Note: The printer detects the highest part of the print surface and adjusts the height accordingly. If there are any creases or slack near the inside edge of the frame, print quality may decline. However, do not stretch the T-shirt so much that the printed image will be distorted.
8. Tuck the T-shirt in around the frame so that it does not drape over the movable base. 9. Press down on the platen frame so that it does not become loose. Repositioning the T-shirt Parent topic: Loading the T-shirt Repositioning the T-shirt Under certain printing conditions or with some T-shirt materials, the print surface may swell with absorbed ink if the pre-treatment liquid is not completely dry on the T-shirt. This results in the height sensor being triggered in the middle of printing.
If the sensor is still triggered, try the following: 1. Remove the frame and smooth out the creases and slack. 2. Reduce the width of the White ink in the printer's Garment Creator software or the RIP software so that the white under-base print does not extend outside the image. Note: Be careful not to touch the T-shirt while printing as it can easily move out of position.
Position number Platen height error P Displayed 1 Displayed 2 Not displayed (optimum height) 3 Not displayed Caution: Incorrect platen height settings cause excessive ink mist buildup inside the printer. If you notice ink mist accumulating quickly, adjust your platen height settings. 1. If the platen is not in the forward position, press the forward. 2. Loosen the fixing lever beneath the platen.
3. Move the height adjustment lever to adjust the height of the platen to one of these starting positions: • Standard T-shirt: 2 • Thick material (such as a sweatshirt): up to 8 Note: If you remove the round part of the base to print on thick fabrics, the height adjustment position numbers are no longer visible. 4. To select a different adjustment height, move the height adjustment lever to the desired position.
5. Tighten the fixing lever and secure the height adjustment lever. You can also adjust the angle of the fixing lever, if necessary. Note: Print quality may decline if you do not tighten the fixing lever. 6. Press the moveable base button to move the platen into the printer. 7. Check to see if Platen Height Error is displayed on the LCD screen and do one of the following: • If it is not displayed, repeat steps 1 through 6 and move the height adjustment lever one step to the left to raise the platen.
1. Pull the fixing lever to the right and adjust it to the preferred position. 2. When you reach the desired position, release the lever. Parent topic: Loading the T-shirt Starting and Cancelling Printing Refer to these sections to start or cancel your print job.
Starting a Print Job Cancelling a Print Job Parent topic: Basic Printing Starting a Print Job When the printer has finished receiving data, the start light turns on and you can start the print job. 1. Check that the T-shirt is loaded correctly. 2. Make sure the 3. Press the start light is on. start button. Note: If you press the maintenance button while the start light is on, you can select Nozzle Check or Cleaning without cancelling the print job.
Post-treating a T-shirt Follow the instructions in these sections to remove your T-shirt from the printer and fix the ink. Removing a Printed T-shirt Fixing the Ink Parent topic: Basic Printing Removing a Printed T-shirt After you print an image on a T-shirt, remove it from the platen frame. Because the ink has not yet been fixed to the T-shirt, do not to touch the printed surface when you handle the T-shirt. 1. Remove the platen frame.
2. Hold the T-shirt by the shoulders and carefully remove it from the platen; the ink is still wet and can be easily smudged. 3. Use a heat press or a heat tunnel to set the ink on the T-shirt. Parent topic: Post-treating a T-shirt Related topics Fixing the Ink Fixing the Ink After printing on a T-shirt, you must fix the ink using a heat press or a heat tunnel. If the ink is not sufficiently fixed, colors may come out in the wash or when rubbed.
Fixing Conditions (Heat Press) The conditions under which you must fix the ink with a heat press differ between White ink and color ink. Make sure that you meet these conditions for fixing the ink. Fixing color ink If you are printing with only color ink, the size of the printed area does not matter.
Fixing White ink Type of heat tunnel Temperature Time Batch 320 °F (160 °C) 5 minutes Conveyer 4.
Printing from a USB Memory Device You can save print data from Garment Creator on a USB memory device and then connect the device to the printer for printing. Note: Data on the USB memory device is saved as filename Epson_repeat_print.prn. You can save print jobs from the Garment Creator software to any location on the computer or the USB memory device. See the Garment Creator online help for more details on saving data.
Connecting and Printing from a USB Memory Device You can print from a USB memory device connected to your printer. 1. Make sure the power light is not flashing. Note: Do not connect or disconnect a USB memory device when the power light is flashing. 2. Connect the USB memory device containing the saved data to the USB memory port on the control panel. 3. Press the right arrow button on the control panel to display the menu screen. 4.
Reset Print Count, you can clear the counter for the number of copies displayed on the control panel. 9. To print different data, click cancel to cancel printing the current data. Note: To delete data from a USB memory device, select Delete Print File in step 5 above, and press the up or down buttons to select the data you want to delete. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to continue.
Printing on Thick Material Before printing on thick material such as sweatshirts, you may need to lower the height of the printing surface. Lower the height by an additional 0.4 inch (10 mm) by removing the round platen height indicator attached beneath the height adjustment lever before loading the thick material. Note: Also remove the round platen height indicator when using a sleeve platen.
4. Loosen the fixing lever. 5. Remove the screw that secures the parallel adjustment plate. Keep the removed screw in a safe place.
6. Remove the parallel adjustment plate. Note: Be careful not to drop the parallel adjustment plate; iIt is a precision component. 7. Remove the three screws inside the height adjustment lever. Keep the removed screws in a safe place.
8. Remove the height adjustment lever. 9. Remove the round platen height indicator attached beneath the height adjustment lever. Note: After removing the round platen height indicator, the current height position is not displayed. When loading media, follow the height adjustment procedure to adjust the height.
10. Attach the height adjustment lever. Do not attach the screws you removed in step 7. 11. Attach the parallel adjustment plate. Do not attach the screw removed in step 5.
12. Tighten the fixing lever and secure the height adjustment lever. 13. Align the platen to fit into the holes in the moveable base and place the platen on the printer. Parent topic: Printing on Thick Material Installing the Round Platen Height Indicator To install the round platen height indicator, follow the steps for removing it in reverse order, making sure to secure it with the screws that you removed.
When attaching the indicator, align the protrusion on the round section with the hole as shown. If you install it in an incorrect direction, the height adjustment lever does not move.
Maintenance See the instructions in these sections to maintain your printer for optimum results.
Maintenance Safety Instructions When performing any printer maintenance procedures, follow these safety instructions: • Remove any loaded T-shirt from the printer. • Touch a metal object before starting operations to disperse any static electricity. • Do not touch the carriage shaft inside the printer. This may cause an operational error or a malfunction. • To prevent the print head from drying out, finish cleaning the suction cap and replacing the head cleaning set within 10 minutes.
• Head Cleaning: Clean the print head if you notice faint printing or gaps in the printed result. This cleans the surface of the print head to improve the print quality. Performing a Nozzle Check Cleaning the Print Head Parent topic: Maintenance Performing a Nozzle Check To maintain optimum print quality, perform a nozzle check before printing. 1. If the platen is not in the forward position, press the moveable base button to move it forward. 2. Make sure that the M size (standard) platen is installed.
4. Make sure that the height adjustment lever is at the "P" position. 5. Press the maintenance button on the control panel. The Maintenance menu appears. 6. Press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight Nozzle Check, and press the right arrow button. 7. Press the OK button twice. The nozzle check pattern prints directly onto the platen. 8. Check the printed pattern: • If there are no gaps in the pattern, the nozzles are clean. • If there are gaps in the pattern, clean the print head.
Note: A complete nozzle cleaning is only required if there are more than 3 nozzles missing and the gaps are adjacent to each other. Otherwise, cleaning is not required. 9. Clean the platen using a cloth dampened with window cleaner or water. Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related tasks Adjusting the Height of the Platen Cleaning the Print Head If printouts are faint or have gaps, you should clean the print head to clear the clogged nozzles.
• All Nozzles: Select this option when you see faint printing or gaps in all rows of nozzles in the check pattern. Go to step 5. 4. To select the nozzle rows for cleaning, press the up and down buttons to highlight the row number and press the OK button. Repeat for each row you want to select and then press the right arrow button. 5. Press the up and down buttons to highlight the cleaning level, and press the OK button. Head cleaning starts. When it is complete, the Settings menu closes. 6.
5. Press the up and down buttons to highlight Head Alignment, and press the right arrow button. 6. Press the up and down buttons to highlight the size of the installed platen, and press the right arrow button. 7. Press the OK button. 8. Confirm that the T-shirt is loaded properly, then press the OK button again. The check pattern is printed. Note: The check pattern is printed at the same size as the top surface of the parallel adjustment plate. 9.
Related tasks Adjusting the Height of the Platen Related topics Loading the T-shirt Using the Ink Cleaning Solution When you need to clean ink stains around the suction cap that you cannot wipe off with a dry cleaning stick, or need to clean the encoder strip (carriage scale), use the ink cleaning solution. Use the ink cleaning solution only to clean the suction cap and encoder strip (carriage scale).
2. Pour a small amount of ink cleaning solution into the cup supplied with the maintenance kit as shown. 3. Place a cleaning stick or cleaning cloth in the ink cleaning solution and let it soak in. Make sure that the solution does not drip from the cleaning stick or cleaning cloth when you remove it from the cup. 4. Clean the suction cap and encoder strip (carriage scale) as necessary.
Cleaning the Encoder Strip (Carriage Scale) and Replacing the Air Filter Disposing of Used Consumables and Optional Parts Dispose of used consumables (such as waste ink, pre-treatment solution, and cleaning solution) and optional parts according to your local laws and regulations, and always use an industrial waste disposal company. See the guidelines in this section. Caution: Ink cleaning solution is classified as industrial waste.
• If ink gets in your mouth, consult a physician immediately. • If ink is swallowed, do not induce vomiting and consult a physician immediately. If vomiting is induced, fluid may get caught in the trachea which can be dangerous. Caution: Waste ink is classified as industrial waste. Dispose of waste ink according to your local laws and regulations such as entrusting it to an industrial waste disposal company.
2. Remove the waste ink tube from the used waste ink bottle and insert it into the new waste ink bottle. Be careful not to spill any ink remaining in the tube.
3. Place the inner and outer caps you removed from the new waste ink bottle on the used waste ink bottle.
4. Remove the used waste ink bottle from the waste ink bottle holder and insert the new bottle. Make sure the new waste ink bottle is seated correctly in the waste ink holder. Note: Verify that the waste ink tube is still inserted into the neck of the bottle. If the waste ink tube comes out of the bottle, waste ink will spill out. 5. Press the OK button. 6. Press the OK button to clear the waste ink counter.
Cleaning the Suction Cap When you see a message on the control panel, you need to clean the suction cap. You may also need to clean the suction cap if you experience difficulty cleaning nozzles after performing a nozzle check. Even if the message is not displayed, follow the steps here to clean the suction cap. Note: If you continue to use the printer without cleaning the suction cap, the ink nozzles may clog and print quality may decline. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Press the maintenance button.
6. If waste liquid has built up on the suction cap, remove it with the supplied plastic tweezers. Caution: Use only the supplied plastic tweezers. Be careful not to damage the suction cap. If the suction cap is damaged, air may leak and the print head may become dry or difficult to clean.
7. Wipe the inside of the suction cap using a thin cleaning stick. Rotate the stick as you wipe. Caution: Make sure ink cleaner does not drip onto the anti-drying caps to the right of the suction cap. If any cleaner does drip, wipe it with a dry cleaning stick. If cleaner is left on the anti-drying caps, the print head nozzles could become clogged. 8. Wipe the outside of the suction cap with a large cleaning stick.
9. Wipe the top edge of the suction cap with a large cleaning stick.
10. If necessary, remove any excess ink from the cap. 11. Close the printer cover. 12. Press the OK button. The print head returns to its normal position and the Settings menu closes. 13. Perform a nozzle check.
Replacing the Head Cleaning Set Replace the head cleaning set when you see a message on the control panel. The printer warns you when the head cleaning set is running low based on the remaining amount of its service life as estimated from the print status, rather than detecting actual remaining amount of service life. Note: The printer warning system may not function properly if you do not follow the correct procedure for replacing the head cleaning set. 1. Turn on the printer. 2.
1. Open the printer cover. 2. Unpack the new wiper unit and retain the packaging for disposing of the used wiper unit. 3. Put on the gloves supplied with the head cleaning set.
4. Place your fingers into the groove at the back of the wiper unit and raise it slightly as shown. 5. Grasp the wiper unit as shown and lift it out of the printer.
6. Wrap the old wiper unit in the packaging you retained from the new wiper unit and dispose of it according to your local laws and regulations. Caution: The wiper unit is classified as industrial waste. When handing it over to the industrial waste disposal company, make sure you include the safety data sheet. 7. Insert the new wiper unit into the printer as shown.
8. Press down on the wiper unit until you hear it click into place. 9. Unpack the new anti-drying cap and retain the packaging for disposing of the used anti-drying cap. 10. Remove the cover from the new anti-drying cap.
11. To remove the anti-drying cap from the printer, press the lever toward you as shown here, and lift out the anti-drying cap. 12. Place the cover on the old anti-drying cap and put it in the bag you retained from the new anti-drying cap.
13. Press the lever forward as shown, and install the new anti-drying cap, placing the holes in the antidrying cap over the posts on the printer. 14. Close the printer cover. 15. Press the OK button. 16. Press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight Yes, and press the OK button. 17. Press the OK button again to move the print head to the flushing pad replacement position.
1. Open the printer cover. 2. Unpack the new flushing pad.
3. Gently lift up the flushing pad using its tab. Caution: Lift the flushing pad carefully as ink could fly out if it is raised with too much force.
4. Hold the flushing pad at an angle and wait until the waste ink stops dripping into the receptacle beneath it. If waste ink drips into the printer, clean it up immediately. 5. Place the used flushing pad into the bag that contained the new flushing pad.
6. Insert the new flushing pad into the printer as shown. Press down until you hear it click into place. Caution: Make sure you insert the new flushing pad correctly, or the print head could be damaged. 7. Close the printer cover. 8. Press the OK button. When the print head returns to its normal position, the Settings menu closes.
Note: You do not need to perform tube washing for color ink. However, tube washing can help to clear clogged nozzles if they are not cleared even after performing head cleaning several times. If this is the case, try washing the tubes for the target ink. Before you clean the ink tube, you may want to have new ink cartridges handy (in case you run out of ink) and a new waste ink bottle (if a message prompts you that there is not enough free space in the current bottle). 1. Unpack the cleaning cartridges. 2.
9. Place your finger in the indentation on top of the ink cartridge and pull it straight out. Note: Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the ink supply port, so be careful not to get ink on the surrounding area.
10. Hold a cleaning cartridge with the label side facing the side of the printer and slide it all the way into the slot. Note: Do not touch the IC chip on the top of the cartridge, or the cartridge may not be recognized or the printer may not print properly. 11. Close the ink cartridge cover. 12. Press the OK button twice to start charging the cleaning solution.
13. When the message on the LCD screen tells you to open the cartridge cover, follow the instructions on the screen to replace the cleaning cartridge with the ink cartridge. Note: Make sure to shake the ink cartridge before you insert it into its slot. 14. When ink recharging is complete, the LCD screen returns to Standby mode.
2. Open the cartridge cover. 3. Put your finger into the indentation on top of the ink cartridge and pull it straight out.
Note: Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the ink supply port, so be careful not to get ink on the surrounding area. 4. Do one of the following: • Shake the cartridge as shown below, place it back in the printer, repeat for any other cartridges, and close the ink cover. • Replace the cartridge as described starting with step 6. 5. Rapidly shake each new ink cartridge for about 15 seconds, then flip the cartridge over as shown and repeat.
6. Hold the cartridge with the label side facing the side of the printer and slide it all the way into the slot. Note: Make sure that the color of the ink cartridge matches with the color of the label on the printer, and that the cartridge corresponds to your printer's ink configuration (White Edition or Color Edition). 7. If you need to replace another ink cartridge, repeat these steps. Note: Make sure to install ink cartridges into all the slots, or the printer cannot print.
8. Close the ink cartridge cover. Parent topic: Maintenance Cleaning the Encoder Strip (Carriage Scale) and Replacing the Air Filter You see a message on the printer control panel when it is time to clean the encoder strip (carriage scale) and replace the air filter. 1. Turn off the printer.
2. Open the printer cover. 3. Let the ink cleaning solution soak into the cleaning cloth supplied with the new air filter. 4. Hold down the encoder strip (carriage scale) on the left side as shown.
5. Use the soaked cleaning cloth to slowly wipe away any ink from the encoder strip (carriage scale) by moving the cleaning cloth in small motions to the right and across the length of the encoder strip (carriage scale). You do not need to clean the sections covered by the print head. Caution: Make sure that ink cleaning solution does not drip into the printer. If any cleaning solution does drip, wipe it with a dry cleaning cloth.
6. Use a dry cleaning cloth to wipe away any ink cleaning solution or dust remaining on the encoder strip (carriage scale). 7. Unpack the new air filter and retain the packaging for disposing of the used air filter. Note: If you need to clean up any ink inside the printer, use only the cleaning cloth supplied with the air filter.
8. Grasp the tab on the air filter and lift it up to remove it.
9. Place the used air filter into the bag you retained from the new air filter. 10. Install the new air filter into the printer as shown, and press it down until you hear it click into place.
Storing the Printer If you will not use the printer for an extended period of time with the power off, you must properly prepare it for storage. Regardless of which ink configuration (White Edition or Color Edition) you are using, you must change the ink cartridges to cleaning cartridges if the planned period of non-operation is one month or more.
3. Unplug the power cable. 4. Use a soft, clean cloth to carefully remove any dust or dirt from the platen. If necessary, clean the platen using a soft, clean cloth dampened with water and a small amount of detergent. Wipe off excess moisture with a dry, soft cloth. 5. Remove any dust or dirt from the printer cover in the same manner.
Note: To reduce ink mist buildup inside your printer, clean it regularly using a small amount of cleaning solution on a lint-free cloth. Gently clean the flat surfaces, print head cover, and inside the printer cover.
Transporting the Printer When transporting the printer, protect it from shock and vibration by packing it using the packing materials it came with. Caution: • Leave the ink cartridges installed, or the nozzles may clog or ink may leak. • Do not tilt the printer, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down or ink may leak. • Do not attempt to carry the printer on your own. The printer should be packed and moved by three people. • When moving the printer, do not tilt it more than 10°.
Transportation Preparation Do the following before moving or transporting the printer: • Turn off the printer. • Remove all cables. • Remove the platen. • Close the fixing lever. • Remove any tools or parts from the tool storage space. • Locate the waste ink outlet plugs that came with the printer. Parent topic: Transporting the Printer Moving the Printer You can move the printer across the room or to a different room on the same floor level as described here.
4. Remove the waste ink tube from the tube clamp. 5. Press and hold the edge of the waste ink outlet, and pull out the left and right waste ink tubes. Note: Be careful when removing the waste ink tubes; waste ink may spill from the outlet or tube.
6. Insert the waste ink outlet plugs and any other parts that were removed during printer assembly. See the Start Here sheet for more information. Parent topic: Transporting the Printer Related tasks Setting Up the Printer After Transport Moving the Printer Through a Narrow Doorway You can move the printer through a doorway that is less than 39 inches (99 cm) wide by preparing it as described here. If the printer is new, leave the packing material in place as you move it.
1 Platen 2 75° angle Place the lower chassis frame edge on a padded furniture dolly, move it through the doorway, and return it to the normal carrying position. Caution: Do not set the printer flat on its end cover. Allow the edge of the lower chassis frame to take the full weight of the printer. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove all cables. 3. Leave the ink cartridges installed. 4. Remove any tools or parts from the tool storage space. 5. Remove the platen.
6. Carefully remove the waste ink tube from the waste ink bottle. Make sure not to spill any ink. 7. Remove the waste ink bottle. 8. Locate the waste ink outlet plugs that came with the printer. 9. Insert the waste ink outlet plugs into the rear connectors. Make sure not to spill any ink. 10. Remove the waste ink tube from the tube clamp. 11. Press and hold the edge of the waste ink outlet, and pull out the left and right waste ink tubes.
Note: Be careful when removing the waste ink tubes; waste ink may spill from the outlet or tube. 12. Insert the waste ink outlet plugs. 13. Remove the flushing pad and clean any ink underneath it. 14. Plug the drain outlet with a lint-free cloth. 15. Tilt the printer and move it through a narrow doorway as described above.
Related tasks Performing a Nozzle Check Aligning the Print Head 120
Using the Control Panel Menus Follow the instructions in these sections to access the printer menu system and select settings. Accessing the Printer's Menus USB File List Menu Settings Maintenance Menu Settings Printer Setup Menu Settings Print Logs Menu Settings Printer Status Menu Settings Administrator Menu Settings Maintenance Mode Menu Settings Accessing the Printer's Menus You can use the printer menus to adjust the settings that control how your printer works. 1.
Note: If you need to access the Maintenance Mode menus on your printer, do the following: 1. Hold down the 2. Release just the cancel button, then hold down the power button until the power light comes on. power button. 3. When you see the Maintenance Mode menu on the LCD screen, release the cancel button. 4. Follow the steps above to navigate the Maintenance Mode menus.
Setting Options Description Delete Print File List of print files in this format: Lets you select from a list of the print files saved on the connected USB memory device so you can delete the print file Epson_repeat_print.prn Caution: Deleting the print file will remove that data permanently from the USB memory device. Make sure your data is saved in another location if you wish to keep it.
Setting Options Description Head Cleaning Selected Nozzles or All Nozzles Select to run the head cleaning utility on either selected nozzles indicated on the nozzle check print pattern (Selected Nozzles) or on all nozzles (All Nozzles) Execute (Light) Execute (Medium) Execute (Heavy) Execute (Light): run this level of cleaning first Execute (Medium): run this level of cleaning if the light level of cleaning left faint or missing ink in your printouts Execute (Heavy): run this level of cleaning if the
Related tasks Performing a Nozzle Check Cleaning the Print Head Washing the White Ink Tubes (White Edition) Shaking and Replacing the Ink Cartridges Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle Replacing the Head Cleaning Set Cleaning the Suction Cap Printer Setup Menu Settings Settings on the Printer Setup menu let you run print quality adjustment utilities. Caution: Follow the instructions in the topic links below the table to use these menu settings correctly.
Setting Options Description Power On Cleaning White Ink Available only in White Ink mode On Select to set up automatic white ink cleaning Before Printing On: select to clean automatically whenever the printer power is turned on and the printer initializes Off Before Printing: select to clean automatically whenever the printer is turned on, but only before printing for the first time since the printer turned on Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Menus Related tasks Aligning the Print Head Prin
Printer Status Menu Settings Settings on the Printer Status menu let you display or print information about your printer's current status. Note: This is a simple tool for estimating ink consumption for a given print job. Epson does not warrant accuracy. Actual ink consumption varies considerably depending on such factors as software used, firmware version, image printed, print settings, substrate types, frequency of use, temperature, and variations in printer performance, and user preferences and practices.
Setting Options Description Network Setup IP Address Setting Select how the network assigns IP addresses Auto: uses DHCP to automatically assign IP addresses Panel: lets you assign the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway settings manually Preferences Reset All Settings Print Status Sheet Select to print a list of the current network settings Restore Settings Select to return all the Network Setup settings to their default values Date & Time Select to set the printer's built-in clock, u
Setting Options Description Custom Various codes Use only if Epson technical support staff direct you to perform operations using this setting Sleep Mode Off Select to turn off automatic sleep mode or to adjust the period before which the printer enters sleep mode (default is 30 minutes) 5 to 180 minutes The printer automatically enters sleep mode when it displays no errors, is receiving no print jobs, and is performing no control panel or other commands.
Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product. Product Status Messages Solving Printer Problems Solving Printing Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Where to Get Help Product Status Messages You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages or icons on its LCD screen. Error Messages LCD screen message Condition/solution Ink Cartridge Error The ink cartridges have a problem.
LCD screen message Condition/solution Head Cleaning Set Life Replace the head cleaning set (wiper unit, anti-drying caps, and flushing pad). Be sure to replace all components at the same time. Replace head cleaning set. Press OK to move platen back, then start replacement. See manual to clean scale and change air filter. Clean the encoder strip (carriage scale) and replace the air filter. USB Memory Error One of the following conditions may have occurred: Failed to read USB memory.
LCD screen message Condition/solution Platen Height Error The height detection sensor may have reacted to the uneven print surface of the loaded T-shirt. Press the moveable base button to move the platen forward, adjust the height, and try printing again. Height sensor has detected obstruction. Press moveable base to move the platen and check shirt height. Note: The proper platen height is one level down from when the height detection sensor reports an error.
LCD screen message Condition/solution Maintenance Request A part used in the printer is nearing the end of its service life. Contact Epson for support and provide them with the displayed maintenance request code. The error remains until you replace the requested part. Replace Part Soon/Replace Part Now (maintenance request code) Call For Service A call for service occurs when: (service code) • The power cable is not connected securely Power off and then on.
Icons Description Ink cartridge status The ink cartridge status is indicated as follows: The height of the indicator corresponds to the amount of ink remaining in the cartridge. Ink is low. Make sure you have a new ink cartridge ready. The ink cartridge is expended; replace with a new ink cartridge. An error has occurred. Check the message on the screen, and clear the error. A cleaning cartridge is installed.
Solving Printer Problems Check these sections if you have problems operating your product. Printer Does Not Turn On LCD Screen Shuts Off Parent topic: Solving Problems Printer Does Not Turn On If the printer does not turn on, try these solutions: • Make sure the power cable is securely connected. • Make sure the power outlet works by connecting the power cable for another electronic device.
Nothing Prints If you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try these solutions: • Make sure your printer is turned on. • Make sure any interface cables are connected securely at both ends. If you have a spare cable, try connecting with the spare cable. • Check the model and specifications of the interface cable to see if the cable is appropriate for your computer and printer.
• Try connecting your printer to a different port or a different router, access point, switch, or hub. • Try connecting with a different Ethernet cable. • Try printing to your printer from another computer on the network. Parent topic: Solving Printing Problems Print Head Moves But Nothing Prints If the print head is moving and nothing prints, try these solutions: • Adjust the height of the platen.
• Check that the pre-treatment solution is completely dry before reloading the T-shirt on the platen. Parent topic: Solving Printing Problems Related tasks Adjusting the Height of the Platen Message Is Displayed After Cleaning the Encoder Strip (Carriage Scale) If a cleaning message is displayed on the LCD screen after you have cleaned the encoder strip (carriage scale), make sure that no dust or ink cleaner remains on the encoder strip (carriage scale).
• If you print from a USB memory device with a slow reading speed (4.63MB per sec or less), the print head stops during printing and then continues. Use a USB memory device with a faster reading speed. Parent topic: Solving Printing Problems Related topics Printing from a USB Memory Device Cannot Access the USB Memory Device When you connect a USB memory device, an icon is not automatically displayed on the printer control panel.
Nozzle Check Pattern Prints Incorrectly If the nozzle check pattern does not print correctly, try these solutions: • Clean the print head and print the check pattern again. If cleaning the print head several times does not solve the problem, clean the suction cap. For White ink, also wash the tubes. • If the printer has not been used for a long time, nozzles may be dried and clogged. If cleaning the print head does not solve the problem, replace the ink cartridges with cleaning cartridges.
• Adjust the platen feed. • Make sure you are using genuine Epson ink cartridges. If you use non-Epson ink cartridges, the print result may be faint, or the color of the printed image may be inaccurate because the remaining ink level is not correctly detected. • Make sure your ink cartridges have not expired. For best results, use ink cartridges before the expiration date printed on the package (within a year of installation in the printer). Replace expired cartridges with new ones.
head, set Head Move Direction to Uni-Directional in the Garment Creator software or the printer's control panel. If lines are still visible, adjust the print quality settings in the Garment Creator software. • Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related tasks Aligning the Print Head Grainy or Unclear Printout If your printouts are grainy or unclear, try these solutions: • Clean the suction cap. • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.
• Make sure the pre-treatment solution is applied evenly, or the printed results will be uneven. • Make sure the pre-treatment solution is not too diluted. If the pre-treatment solution has been diluted too much, the solidity of the White ink is weakened and the edges of the image may be blurred. Try reducing the density of the White ink in the Garment Creator software, or make the pre-treatment solution stronger. • Make sure to dry the shirt completely after pre-treatment.
Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Printer Status or Logs Print Incorrectly If the printer status and log are printed beyond the edges of your paper, make sure you are printing with a medium size (standard) platen. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Where to Get Help If you need to contact Epson for technical support services, use the following support options. Internet Support Visit your product's support website at epson.com/support/f2000 (U.S.) or epson.
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Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal.
Interface Two High-Speed USB ports compatible with USB 2.0 Specification Rear port: for computer connection Front port: for external USB device connection Display resolution XGA (1024 × 768) or higher Note: Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Mac System Requirements To use your product and its software, your Mac should meet these requirements.
Printer Specifications Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration White ink mode: White: 720 nozzles × 2 Color: 360 nozzles × 4 colors Color ink mode: 360 nozzles × 4 colors High-speed color mode: 720 nozzles × 4 colors Resolution White: 1440 × 1440 dpi maximum Color: 1440 × 720 dpi maximum Control code ESC/P raster (undisclosed command) Platen feed method Conveyor belt Built-in memory Main memory: 512MB Network: 128MB Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications
Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage (before unpacking): –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C); within 120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C) and 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Storage (after unpacking): –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C); within 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH (non-condensing) Storage: 5 to 85% RH Parent topic: Technical Specifications Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 19.3 inches (490 mm) Width Stored: 38.
Color White ink mode: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, White Color ink/High-speed color mode: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black Expiration date Opened package: Up to 1 year from installation in printer Unopened package: See the date printed on the package; at normal temperature Temperature Operating: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage (in package and after installation in printer): –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C); within 4 days at –4 °F (–20 °C) and 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Transporting (in package): –4 to 140 °F
Dimensions Width: 1.57 inches (400 mm) Depth: 12 inches (305 mm) Height: 4.
Temperature Operating: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage (in package): –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C); within 4 days at –4 °F (–20 °C) and 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Transporting (in package): –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C); within 4 days at –4 °F (–20 °C), 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C), and 72 hours at 140 °F (60 °C) Capacity 5 oz (150 ml) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Safety and Approvals Specifications United States Safety: UL60950-1 EMC: FCC part 15 Subpart B class A Canada Safety: CAN/CSA C22.
Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Important Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement Software License Terms Trademarks Copyright Notice Important Safety Instructions Before using your Epson product, read and follow these safety instructions.
ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. • If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If there are fuses in the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size and rating. • Always turn off the product using the power button, and wait until the power light stops flashing before unplugging the product or cutting off power to the electrical outlet.
• When storing or transporting the product, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. Note: The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. Click here for details. Parent topic: Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.
• To insure print quality, use an ink cartridge before the date printed on its package. • Do not dismantle or alter an ink cartridge. This could damage the print head and may prevent the product from printing. • Do not drop cartridges or bump them against hard objects; otherwise, the ink may leak. • Store ink cartridges at room temperature in a location that is not exposed to direct sunlight.
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. Parent topic: Notices Software License Terms 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.
1.4 "Externally Deploy" means:(a) to sublicense, distribute or otherwise make Covered Code available, directly or indirectly, to anyone other than You; and/or (b) to use Covered Code, alone or as part of a Larger Work, in any way to provide a service, including but not limited to delivery of content, through electronic communication with a client other than You. 1.5 "Larger Work" means a work which combines Covered Code or portions thereof with code not governed by the terms of this License. 1.
Source Code that alter or restrict this License or the recipients' rights hereunder, except as permitted under Section 6. 2.2 Modified Code. You may modify Covered Code and use, reproduce, display, perform, internally distribute within Your organization, and Externally Deploy Your Modifications and Covered Code, for commercial or non-commercial purposes, provided that in each instance You also meet all of these conditions: (a) You must satisfy all the conditions of Section 2.
4. Larger Works. You may create a Larger Work by combining Covered Code with other code not governed by the terms of this License and distribute the Larger Work as a single product. In each such instance, You must make sure the requirements of this License are fulfilled for the Covered Code or any portion thereof. 5. Limitations on Patent License. Except as expressly stated in Section 2, no other patent rights, express or implied, are granted by Apple herein.
communication systems, or air traffic control machines in which case the failure of the Covered Code could lead to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage. 9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
Covered Code which have been properly granted prior to termination shall survive any termination of this License. Provisions which, by their nature, should remain in effect beyond the termination of this License shall survive, including but not limited to Sections 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.2 and 13.
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