Epson SureColor F6070 ® User’s Guide ®
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 When choosing a location for this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 When setting up this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 When using this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Before Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Paper (Print Paper Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Custom Paper Setting Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 The prints are not what you expected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Feeding or ejecting problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Introduction Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using the printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. When choosing a location for this product O Place this product on a flat, stable surface that is larger than this product. This product will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. O Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity.
O Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock. O Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. O If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
If swallowed, induce vomiting and consult a physician immediately. The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Warnings, Cautions, Important and Notes w c Warning: Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury. Caution: Cautions must be followed to avoid damage to this product or bodily injury. Important: Important must be followed to avoid damage to this product.
O Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XP Professional. Printer Parts Front 1 Printer cover Open this cover when cleaning the printer or clearing jams. 2 Maintenance box covers Open these covers when replacing the maintenance box. See “Replacing Maintenance Boxes” on page 74. 3 Casters There are two casters on each leg. The casters are normally kept locked once the printer is in place.
4 Ink tanks Hold ink used for printing. 5 Slider (chip holder) See “Slider (chip holder)” on page 11. 6 Side cover Open the side cover to remove the slider for chip unit replacement. Always close the side cover securely after inserting the slider. 7 AC inlet Connect the supplied power cable here. 8 Option port No options are currently available for the printer. 9 LAN port Connects the LAN cable.
16 Adapter guides Guides for attaching roll paper. Move the roll along these guides to attach it to the adapter holder. See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 27. 17 Roll lock lever A lever that locks roll paper in place after the roll is attached to the adapter holder. 18 Adapter holder The roll paper adapter is placed in this holder after the roll paper is attached. 19 Paper slot The slot through which roll paper and single sheets are fed during printing. Feed single sheets one at a time.
Roll Paper Adapter Use the supplied roll paper adapter when loading roll paper onto the printer. See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 27. 1 Adapter lock lever Lift to unlock, lower to lock. Unlock when attaching roll paper to the adapter, lock once the roll is attached. 2 Size lever Position according to the size of the roll core.
Control Panel 1 P button (Power button) Turns the power on and off. 2 P light (Power light) The printer’s operational status is indicated by a lit or flashing light. On : The power is on. Flashing : The printer is receiving data or cleaning the print head or performing other operations in the course of being shut down. Off 3 : The power is off. ( button (Load/Remove Paper button) Pressing this button displays the Load/Remove Paper menu.
5 Menu button Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in the display. See “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 48. 6 y button (Back button) If menus are displayed, pressing this button takes you up one level in the menu hierarchy. See “Menu Operations” on page 48. 7 l/r buttons (Left/Right buttons) O Use these buttons to select tabs. The selected tab is highlighted and the content of the info display area updated for the selected tab. See “LCD Screen” on page 15.
13 ) button (Feed/Cut Media button) O This button is used to manually cut roll paper using the built-in cutter. See “Manual cut method” on page 32. O If printing is not currently in progress and the printer is loaded with roll paper, you can feed paper ahead by pressing first this button and then the d button. Press the u button to rewind. Keep the d button pressed to feed the paper up to 9.8 feet (3 m). Keep the u button pressed to rewind the paper up to 7.9 inches (20 cm).
2 Tabs/Info Display Area The tab/info display area contains the six tabs listed below. Use the l r buttons to select a tab. Information on the selected tab appears in the info display area. , The Print Queues Tab This tab displays print job status and can be used to access the Print Queues menu. The Info Display Area The print queues tab info display area shows the name of the current print job. Pressing the OK or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Print Queues menu. .
The chip unit requires replacement. Replace the chip unit with one from a new ink pack. As it gets closer to time to replace the chip unit, a flash. 2 icon will begin to Ink color codes BK Black Y Yellow M Magenta C Cyan - The Maintenance Tab The maintenance tab shows the status of the maintenance boxes and is used to display the Maintenance menu.
Features The main features of this printer are described below. Realizing High Productivity High-speed printing The speed of the print head and paper feed have been increased for faster printing. The printer is equipped with a high-speed rotary cutter for quick cutting, significantly increasing productivity. Improved operability with an easy to see and use color screen Designed for intuitive operation, the large, brightly-lit, color LCD display is easy to understand and easy to use.
Easy maintenance Roll paper and all replacements, including ink refills, maintenance boxes, and cutter, are installed from the front, allowing the printer to be placed against a wall. The printer does not have to be moved to allow rear access. Notes on Usage and Storage Installation Space Make sure that you secure the following space, clear of any other objects, so that paper ejection and consumable replacement are not obstructed.
Notes When Using the Printer Note the following points when using this printer to avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality decline. O When using the printer, observe the operating temperature and humidity range described in the “Specifications Table”. See “Specifications Table” on page 96. Even when the conditions above are met, you may not be able to print properly if the environmental conditions are not suitable for the paper.
O If you will not be using the printer for more than 2 weeks, maintenance must be performed by a service engineer before and after this period. This maintenance work will be charged. Note that even if proper maintenance has been done before leaving the printer for a long time, repair may be necessary when doing maintenance for reusing the printer, depending on the period and conditions of storage. In such a case, the repair work will also be charged.
O To ensure print quality, use all the ink in the ink pack before one of the following (whichever comes first): The date printed on the ink pack 25 days from the day that the ink tank was refilled from the ink pack O If the ink pack has been stored in a cold location for a long period of time, keep at room temperature for at least 4 hours before using. O When refilling the ink in an ink tank, be sure to use all the ink in the ink pack at once.
O Do not touch the printed surface; failure to observe this precaution may cause ink to rub off. O Make sure the printouts are completely dry before folding of stacking; otherwise, the color may change where they touch (leaves a mark). These marks will disappear if they are separated immediately and dried; however, they will remain if not separated. O Avoid direct sunlight. Note: Typically, printouts fade over time (color distortion) due to the effects of light and various constituents in the air.
Software Name Epson Driver and Utilities Installs the Epson communications driver (Epson SC-F6000 Series Comm Driver). The Epson communications driver is required if the Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 is to be used to copy paper settings. It is not a printer driver. In addition, the software RIP may not display printer status if the Epson communications driver is not installed when the printer is connected to a computer via USB. See the software RIP documentation for more information on the status display.
Uninstalling Software To remove the EPson LFP Remote Panel 2 or Epson communications driver, follow the procedure below. Important: O You must log in as an Administrator. O Enter the Administrator password when prompted and then proceed with the remainder of the operation. O Exit any other applications that may be running. 1. Turn off the printer, and unplug the interface cable. 2. Go to the Control Panel and click Uninstall a program from the Programs category. 3.
4. Select the target printer icon, and then click OK. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.When the delete confirmation message appears, click Yes. Restart the computer if you are reinstalling the Epson communications driver.
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Loading and Removing the Roll Paper Loading Roll Paper Load roll paper after attaching the supplied roll paper adapters. Important: Insert the paper just before printing. The roller may leave an impression on paper that is left in the printer. Note: The paper that can be used in the printer is detailed in the following section. (See “Supported Media” on page 94.) 1. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button. 2. Confirm that the adapter holder lock lever is raised.
3. Place roll paper on the roll rest on top of the printer. 4. Size the two supplied roll paper adapters to the roll core. 3-inch core 2-inch core 5. Raise the adapter lock lever to release the lock on each of the two roll paper adapters.
6. Press the adapters in until they are fully inserted in the roll, with no gaps. 7. Lower the lock levers to lock the adapters in place. 8. Slide the roll paper all the way to the right. Following the adapter guides, slide the roll slowly back.
9. Press the ( button on the control panel. Confirm that Roll Paper is highlighted in the display and press the OK button. 10. Insert the end of the roll paper in the paper slot and pull it through. Make sure that the paper is free of slack and that the end is not folded. Note: Do not touch the paper where it will be printed. After loading the roll paper, rotate the roll paper adapters as shown to feed the paper through.
11. Lower the roll lock lever. 12. Following the on-screen instructions, press the OK button. The paper will be fed into the printer. 13. Check the media type. The printer will display the Paper Type and Roll Paper Remaining settings for the paper currently selected with the printer. To print at current settings, press the d/u buttons to highlight Keep Settings Above and press the OK button. To change settings, highlight Change Settings and press the OK button.
O Manual cut: Press the ) button to cut the paper using the built-in cutter. A cutline is printed for manual cutting and can be used as a guide when cutting paper using the built-in cutter. Note: O It may take a while to cut the roll paper. O Some of the roll paper may not be cut using the built-in cutter. Use a commercially available cutter to cut the paper. Follow the steps below when using a third-party cutter. Press the ) button.
Cutting paper manually using the built-in cutter 1. Press the ) button. Viewing the interior of the printer without opening the printer cover, press the d button to align the cut location with the mark on the right side of the printer’s interior. Note: The minimum length of paper that can be cut with the built-in cutter is fixed at 2.4 to 5 inches (60 to 127 mm) and cannot be changed.
Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Confirm that the printer is ready and press the ( button. The Load/Remove Paper menu will be displayed. 2. Press the d/u buttons to highlight Remove Paper and press the OK button. Note: To calculate Roll Paper Remaining, you must enter the length of the roll paper when the roll paper is installed. In order to perform accurate remaining roll paper management, we recommend opening the .
4. Raise the roll lock lever. 5. Holding the paper by the roll adapters, move the roll to the roll rest. 6. Lift the adapter lock levers to release the roll paper adapters. 7. Remove the roll paper adapters. After rewinding the roll paper carefully, store it in the original package.
Viewing and Changing Media Settings The following is displayed in the control panel after paper is loaded. Checking Media Settings The dialog displays the following options for the paper currently loaded in the printer. Selected Paper Type The following display indicates what is used as the basis for paper settings. RIP settings: Printing is performed based on the RIP settings. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX: Printing is performed based on paper settings #1 saved in the printer.
Adjusting Settings Follow the steps below to change the settings displayed. Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Select an option. To print at current settings Press the d/u buttons to highlight Keep Settings Above and press the OK button. Then proceed to step 6. To change settings Press the d/u buttons to highlight Change Settings and press the OK button. 2. Highlight a setting you wish to change and press the OK button. 3. Highlight an option and press the OK button. 4.
Replacing Paper This section describes how to replace paper. The procedure is displayed on the control panel screen. Follow these instructions. Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Confirm that the printer is ready and press the ( button. The Load/Remove Paper menu will be displayed. 2. Press the d/u buttons to select roll paper, and then press the OK button. Note: To calculate Roll Paper Remaining, you must enter the length of the roll paper when the roll paper is installed.
Before Printing Before printing, adjust the paper settings for the characteristics of the paper you are going to use. Settings are adjusted as follows. O Select Custom Paper Setting in the printer Paper menu. See “Paper Menu” on page 52. O LFP Remote Panel 2 can be used to copy from the computer the paper settings you configured in the printer settings menu.
O Paper Suction O Roll Paper Tension O Remove Skew O Setting Name For more information, see “Paper Menu” on page 52. Saving Settings Use the following procedure to save paper settings. Choosing a Custom Paper Setting Bank 1. Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press the l/r buttons to open the . tab, then press the Z button. The Paper menu will be displayed. 2. Press the d/u buttons to highlight Custom Paper Setting and press the Z button. The Custom Paper Setting menu will be displayed.
Note that if you select a number for which settings have already been saved, the old settings will be overwritten. Note: Press the W button to close the settings menu. Select Reference Paper Select the paper type that is the closest in characteristics to the paper you are using. 1. Select Select Reference Paper in the paper settings menu, then press the Z button. 2. Press the d/u buttons to select reference paper, and then press the Z button. 3.
Paper Feed Adjust If the paper feed amount is not set correctly, banding (horizontal band patterns or discoloration) may occur. If the banding is not resolved after head cleaning or Head Alignment is performed, adjust the amount of paper feed correction. This value can be set in either of the following two ways: O Pattern Visually check the printed pattern and enter the correction value. O Value Change the value based on the banding observed.
Manually Changing the Value for Adjustment 1. Select Custom Paper Setting from the paper menu. 2. Press the d/u buttons to select the bank where you want to save the custom paper settings, then press the Z button. 3. Press the d/u buttons to highlight Paper Feed Adjust and press the Z button. 4. Select Value, and then press the Z button. 5. Press the d/u buttons to select the target value, and then press the Z button. 6. Press the y button twice to return to the paper settings menu.
2. Press the d/u buttons to select either On to reduce paper skew during feeding, or Off to disable this feature, then press the Z button. 3. Press the y button to return to the paper settings menu. Setting Name You can assign a name to saved custom paper settings. Choose an easy-to-remember name for quick selection. 1. Press the d/u buttons on the paper settings menu to highlight Setting Name, and then press the Z button. 2. Enter the setting name.
Printable Area This section describes the printable areas for the printer. If the margin set in an application is larger than the following setting values, sections beyond the specified margins are not printed. For example, if 15 mm is selected for the left and right margins in the printer menus and the document fills the page, the 0.6 in. (15 mm) at the left and right sides of the page will not be printed. The gray area in the illustration below shows the printable area.
Roll Paper Margin Parameter Margin Values Top 15 mm/Bottom 150 mm 1 = 15 mm 3 = 150 mm 2, 4 = 3 mm Top 5mm/Bottom 5mm 1, 3 = 5 mm 2, 4 = 3 mm 15 mm 1, 2, 3, 4, = 15 mm * Important: O Printing is distorted when the trailing edge of the roll paper comes off the core. Make sure the trailing edge does not come inside the printing area. O The print size does not change even when the margins are changed.
At default settings, the printer turns off automatically if no errors occur, no print jobs are received, and no control panel or other operations are performed for eight hours. Power Off Timer settings can be adjusted from the Setup menu (see “Setup Menu” on page 56). About Power Management You can adjust the time before Power Management is applied. Any increase will affect the printer’s energy efficiency. Please consider the environment before making any change.
Chapter 3 Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The steps for displaying the various menus are shown below. The example below shows the steps for accessing the Paper menu. * After pressing the OK button to select the highlighted option, press the y button to return to the previous menu. Press the W button to exit.
Menu List The items and options available in the menu are described below. See the reference pages for more details on each item. , Print Queues menu See “Print Queues Menu” on page 52. Menu item Description Print Job Log Sheet Press OK to start printing. . Paper menu See “Paper Menu” on page 52. Menu item Description Load/Remove Paper Remove Paper Displays instructions for removing the paper. Roll Paper Displays instructions for loading the paper.
Menu item Custom Paper Setting Description XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX (name of custom paper type) Select Reference Paper Photo Paper Displays the Epson-unique paper name. Matte Paper Plain Paper Others No Paper Selected Platen Gap Narrow, Standard, Wide, Wider Detect Paper Thickness Press OK to start printing. Paper Feed Adjust Pattern Press OK to start printing. Value –0.70 to +0.
/ Setup menu See “Setup Menu” on page 56.
Menu item Description Preference Administrator Menu Language Lists the supported languages. Unit: Length m, ft/in Alert Lamp Setting On, Off Date And Time MM/DD/YY HH:MM Time Zone Enter the time difference between GMT and the current time zone. Reset All Settings Yes, No Menu Descriptions Print Queues Menu Item Description Print Job Log Sheet Press the OK button to print the print job log.
Item Custom Paper Setting Description XXXXXXXX XXX (name of custom paper type) Select Reference Paper Photo Paper Matte Paper You can select the media type that is the closest to the paper you are using. Plain Paper Others Platen Gap No Paper Selected (default) Select this option if you do not wish to specify the paper type. Narrow Select the platen gap which is the distance between the print head and the paper. Normally, select Standard. Select a wider setting if printed images are smeared.
Item Custom Paper Setting (Cont’d) Description XXXXXXXX XXX (name of custom paper type) (Cont’d) Paper Feed Adjust Pattern Value Use this setting if you are unable to resolve banding issues (horizontal striped lines or uneven colors) in the standard print area even after head cleaning or head alignment. Pattern Selected Press the OK button to print an adjustment pattern. Measure the distances between the “+” symbols in the printed adjustment pattern.
Item Custom Paper Setting (Cont’d) Description XXXXXXXX XXX (name of custom paper type) (Cont’d) Roll Paper Tension Normal (Default) Select High or Extra High if the paper wrinkles during printing. High Extra High Remove Skew On (Default) Off Select whether to enable (On) or disable (Off) paper skew reduction. Setting Name Enter a name of up to 22 characters for custom paper settings. Choose an easy-to-remember name for quick selection.
Item Description Head Alignment Cutter Maintenance Manual (Uni-D) Manual (Bi-D) If print results are grainy or out of focus, perform head alignment to realign the print head. See “Minimizing Print Misalignments (Head Alignment)” on page 65. Adjust Cut Position –3 to 3 mm Replace Cutter Moves the cutter to the replacement position so it can be replaced. Press the OK button to move the cutter to the replacement position. The paper must be removed before the cutter can be replaced.
Item Printer Setup (Cont’d) Description Roll Paper Setup (Cont’d) Page Line On (Default) Off Roll Paper Margin Normal (Default) Top 15 mm/Bottom 15 mm Top 35 mm/ Bottom 15 mm Top 15 mm/Bottom 150 mm If Auto Cut is Off, you can choose to print (On) or not print (Off) cut lines on roll paper. Cut lines are not printed if Auto Cut is On. When set to Normal, the top and bottom margins are 15 mm, and the left and right margins are 3 mm.
Item Printer Setup (Cont’d) Description Roll Paper Setup (Cont’d) Remaining Alert Advanced Settings Roll Paper Tension 1 to 15 m (4 to 50 ft) Displayed when On is selected for Roll Paper Remaining. Set within a range from 1 to 15 m (4 to 50 ft) to display a warning when the amount of remaining roll paper drops below that limit. You can set in 1 m (4 ft) increments. Low Normal (Default) High Extra High Select High or Extra High if the paper wrinkles during printing.
Item Printer Setup (Cont’d) Description Advanced Settings (Cont’d) Paper Size Check On (Default) Off Paper Skew Check On (Default) Cleaning cycle Off (Default) Restore Settings Off Every 1 to 10 pages Yes No Printer Status Choose whether the printer automatically detects (On) or does not detect (Off) the paper width. Try choosing Off if a paper setting error is displayed when the paper is correctly loaded. Note, however, that the printer may print outside the paper when Off is selected.
Item Network Setup Description IP Address Setting Auto (Default) Panel Print Status Sheet Press the OK button to print a list of network settings. Choose this option to view network settings at a glance. Restore Settings Yes No Power Settings Select whether to use DHCP to set the IP address (Auto), or to set the address manually (Panel). Choose Panel to enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. Contact your system administrator for detailed information.
Item Preference Description Language Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese Select the language used on the control panel’s screen. Unit: Length m (Default) Select the unit of length which is displayed on the control panel’s screen or printed on the patterns. ft/in Alert Lamp Setting On (Default) Off Administrator menu Choose whether the large alert lamp lights (On) or does not light (Off) when an error occurs.
Chapter 4 Maintenance Adjusting the Print Head You need to adjust the print head if white lines appear in your printouts or if you notice the print quality has declined. You can perform the following printer maintenance functions for maintaining the print head in good condition to ensure the best print quality. Carry out appropriate maintenance depending on the print results and situation.
Checking for Clogged Nozzles Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Load roll paper in the printer. Choose a paper type that matches the paper in the printer. 2. Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press the " button. The Maintenance menu will be displayed. 3. Confirm that Nozzle Check is highlighted and press the OK button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. 4. Press the OK button to print a check pattern.
Cleaning the Print Head You can clean all nozzles or select for cleaning only those nozzles for which the printed nozzle check pattern indicates a problem. Notes on head cleaning Note the following points when performing head cleaning. O Clean the print head only if print quality declines; for example, if the printout is blurry or the color is incorrect or missing. Ink is consumed when head cleaning is performed. O Cleaning all nozzles consumes some of each color of ink.
All Nozzles Inspect the printed pattern and select this method if all patterns contain faint or missing areas. If you selected All Nozzles, skip ahead to Step 5. Selected Nozzles Inspect the printed pattern and select this method if only certain pattern numbers (nozzle rows) contain faint or missing areas. You can select multiple nozzle rows. 4. Select nozzle rows for cleaning.
Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Load roll paper in the printer. Choose a paper type that matches the paper in the printer. 2. Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press the l/r buttons to highlight - and press the OK button. The Maintenance menu will be displayed. 3. Press the d/u buttons to select Head Alignment, and then press the OK button. 4. Press the d/u buttons to highlight a head alignment option. 5. Press the OK button to print an adjustment pattern. 6.
9. The printer will return to its ready-to-print state once the last color has been set. Replacing and Refilling Consumables Time Period for Chip Unit Replacements and Ink Refills If the message Chip unit expended. is displayed on the control panel, this means that the chip unit needs to be replaced soon. Obtain an ink pack of the appropriate color as soon as possible. You will be unable to print if the chip unit for even one color needs to be replaced. If the Chip unit expended.
Procedure for Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills You can use the same procedure to replace chip units for all colors. Caution: O Store ink packs in a location out of reach of children. O Wear protective eyewear and gloves when refilling ink. O Be sure to read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using ink packs. You can download it at your local Epson Web site.
1. If the message Chip unit expended. is displayed on the control panel screen, check the remaining ink in the ink tank via the scale on the ink pack. If the remaining ink level is greater than 2.8 inches (70 mm) from the base of the ink tank: We recommend continuing to use the printer until the remaining ink level is 2.8 inches (70 mm) from the base of the ink tank so that you can use all the ink in a new ink pack to refill the ink tank. If the remaining ink level is 2.
2. Open the side cover. 3. Insert a finger into the groove on the top of the slider and pull straight outward. Important: Do not tilt the slider. If the chip unit is dropped it may break. 4. Remove the chip unit from the slider.
5. Attach the chip unit supplied with the new ink pack to the slider. Check to confirm that the color of the label on the slider matches the color of the label on the chip unit when installing. 6. Hold the slider level and insert it. Close the side cover. Important: Do not push the slider in with too much force. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the printer.
7. Shake the new ink pack horizontally for approximately 2 inches (5 cm) left and right for 5 seconds (approximately 15 times). 8. Open the slider ink inlet cover. 9. Remove the ink inlet cap from the ink tank.
10. Cut or tear off the ink pack spout opening. 11. Fill the ink tank with the ink from the ink pack. Insert the spout of the ink pack into the ink tank ink inlet groove and slowly tilt to pour out the ink.
Important: Get all the ink out of the ink pack so that there is none remaining. Do not use the ink in an ink pack to refill multiple ink tanks. This can prevent the proper display of messages from the remaining ink warning system. 12. Put the ink inlet cap back on the ink tank. 13. Close the slider ink inlet cover. Replacing Maintenance Boxes If the message Not Enough Space is displayed, replace the specified maintenance box.
Important: Do not reuse maintenance boxes that have been removed and left out in the open for a long period of time. The pad on the inside will be dry and hard and will be unable to absorb enough ink. How to replace The maintenance boxes are located on both the left and right sides of the printer, but the procedure for replacing the boxes is the same in all cases. Important: Do not replace maintenance boxes while printing. Waste ink may leak. 1. Open the maintenance box cover. 2.
3. Place the used maintenance box in the clear bag included with your new maintenance box, and make sure that the zipper is closed tight. 4. Install the new maintenance box. Important: Do not touch the IC chip on the side of maintenance box. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. 5. Close the maintenance box cover. Replacing the Cutter Replace the cutter when it is not cutting paper cleanly. For information about the cutter, see “Options and Consumable Products” on page 93.
Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Remove any paper from the printer. See “Removing Roll Paper” on page 33. 2. Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press the l/r buttons to highlight - and press the OK button. The Maintenance menu will be displayed. 3. Press the d/u buttons to highlight Cutter Maintenance and press the OK button. 4. Press the d/u buttons to highlight Replace Cutter and press the OK button. 5. The cutter will move to the replacement position. 6.
c Caution: Do not store the cutter within the reach of children. The cutter’s blade could cause an injury. Pay careful attention when replacing the cutter. 7. Install the new cutter. Insert the cutter so that the pin on the printer matches up with the hole on the cutter. Use a cross-head screwdriver to tighten down the screw to hold the cutter in place.
Important: Screw in the cutter firmly, otherwise the cut position may be slightly shifted or skewed. 8. After replacing the cutter, press the OK button. The cutter will return to its original position. Ready is displayed in the control panel when the process is complete. Disposal of Used Consumables Dispose of used ink packs and chip units, as well as printed paper following local laws and regulations, for example by consigning waste to industrial waste disposer.
Parts That Are Periodically Replaced The following parts require periodic replacement. The time until the following parts need to be replaced depends on the conditions of use. O Print head O Carriage encoder O Ink holder O Damper kit O Pump cap O Ink supply tanks Part life varies with operating conditions. Base the decision to replace the print head on the quality of the print results. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer in optimum operating condition, clean it about once a month.
Cleaning the Inside Clean the pressure rollers if prints are smudged or soiled. Ink and particles of paper adhering to the platen should be removed, as they may otherwise soil the paper. Important: Failure to remove dust and particles of paper from the platen could result in clogged nozzles or damage to the print head. Cleaning the roller Follow the steps below to clean the roller by feeding plain paper. 1. Turn on the printer, and load it with widest available roll paper.
Thoroughly clean area (a), shown in blue in the illustration below. To avoid spreading the dirt, wipe from the inside to the outside. If there is a serious dirt problem, clean it using a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent. Then, wipe the inside of the printer with a dry, soft cloth. Important: O Be sure not to touch the roller or the ink absorbing areas (b, shown in gray) during cleaning; otherwise, prints may be soiled.
Chapter 5 Problem Solver What to Do When a Message Is Displayed If the printer displays one of the messages shown below, refer to the solution listed and take the necessary steps. Message What to do Chip Unit Error Chip unit not recognized. Reattach or replace. O Reattach the chip unit. If the message persists, replace with a new chip unit. See “Replacing and Refilling Consumables” on page 67. O Condensation may have formed inside the ink pack. Store at room temperature for at least 4 hours.
Message What to do Paper Size Error Loaded paper is not supported size. The loaded paper width is not supported. Press the OK button and remove the paper. Paper for use in the printer must be at least 10 inches (254 mm) wide. Use paper that is at least 10 inches (254 mm) wide. Should this message be displayed with paper of a width that can be used in the printer, you may be able to print if you select Off for Paper Size Check in the Setup menu. See “Setup Menu” on page 56.
Troubleshooting You cannot print (because the printer does not work) The printer does not turn on. o Is the power cable plugged into the electrical outlet or the printer? Make sure the power cable is securely plugged into the printer. o Is there a problem with the power outlet? Make sure your outlet works by connecting the power cable for another electric product. The printer turns off automatically. o Is Power Off Timer enabled? To prevent the printer turning off automatically, select Off.
You cannot print under the network environment. o Are the network settings correct? Ask your network administrator for the network settings. o Connect the printer directly to the computer using a USB cable, and then try to print. If you are able to print via USB, there is a problem with network settings. Ask your system administrator, or refer to the documentation for your network system. If you cannot print via USB, see the appropriate section in this User’s Guide. The printer has an error.
The prints are not what you expected Print quality is poor, uneven, too light, or too dark. o Are the print head nozzles clogged? If the nozzles are clogged, specific nozzles do not fire ink and the print quality declines. Print a nozzle check pattern. See “Checking for Clogged Nozzles” on page 63. o Was Head Alignment performed? With bidirectional printing, the print head prints while moving left and right. If the print head is misaligned, ruled lines may be misaligned accordingly.
o Is the paper skewed? If Off is selected for Media Skew Check in the Setup menu, printing will continue even if the paper is skewed, resulting in data being printed off the paper. Select On for Media Skew Check in the Setup menu. See “Setup Menu” on page 56.
o Is the print head scuffing the edge of the paper? Select Top35mm/Bottom15mm for the Roll Paper Margin option in the Setup menu. See “Setup Menu” on page 56. o Widen the bottom margin Depending on the paper usage, storage conditions, and the content of the print data, the bottom edge may be scuffed when printing. In this situation it is best to create your data with a wider bottom margin. o Does the interior of the printer need cleaning? The rollers may need cleaning.
o Is the paper too thick or too thin? Check that the paper specifications are compatible with this printer. For information about the paper types and appropriate settings, see the documentation supplied with the paper, or contact the dealer of the paper or the manufacturer of the RIP. o Is paper jammed in the printer? Open the printer cover of the printer and check that there are no paper jams or foreign objects in the printer. If paper is jammed, see the instructions below and clear the jammed paper.
5. Remove the paper via the paper feed slot or the eject slot. 6. After removing the paper, close the printer cover and press the Z button. 7. Perform a Nozzle check. Inspect the printed pattern and perform head cleaning if necessary. See “Checking for Clogged Nozzles” on page 63. See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 27. Others The control panel display keeps turning off. o Is the printer in sleep mode? Press the P button to exit sleep mode and return to the normal running state.
A light is visible inside the printer. o This is not a failure. The light normally stays on inside the printer. The administrator password has been lost. o Should you forget the administrator password, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Head cleaning starts when the printer is turned on. o When turned on after an extended period of disuse, the printer may automatically perform head cleaning to ensure print quality. Head cleaning will end after about 10 to 15 minutes.
Appendix A Options and Information Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumable products are available for use with your printer. (As of November, 2012) For the latest information, see the Epson website. Important: Using ink from an undesignated ink pack may result in a malfunction. Epson shall not be held responsible for any damages or problems with the printer that may occur when using undesignated, non-genuine ink packs.
Supported Media This printer supports the following paper specifications. The type and quality of the paper will greatly affect print quality. Be sure to use the correct paper for your needs. Refer to the manual included with your paper or contact the manufacturer for details regarding any precautions or warnings that must be taken into consideration when using that paper. Test the print quality first before purchasing a large amount of paper.
Before Moving or Transporting Make the following preparations in advance before moving or transporting the printer. O Turn off the printer and remove all cables. O Remove any paper. O Remove any optional components if they are installed. O Unlock the stand locks. After Moving After moving the printer, do the following to get the printer ready for use. O Check that the new location is appropriate. O Plug in the power cables and turn the printer on. See the Setup Guide. O Perform a nozzle check.
Specifications Table Printer Specifications Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration 360 nozzles × 2 rows × 4 colors (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow) Resolution (maximum) 720 × 1440 dpi Control code ESC/P raster (undisclosed command) Paper feed method Friction feed Built-in memory 512MB for Main 128MB for Network Interface Hi-Speed USB-Compatible with the USB 2.
Printer Specifications Operating temperature/humidity External dimensions (W) 63.3 × (D) 36.1 × (H) 44.4 inches (W) 1608 × (D) 917 × (H) 1128 mm Weight*2 Approximately 198.4 lb (90 kg) *1 Use a shielded twisted-pair cable (Category 5 or higher). *2 Ink not included.
Standards and Approvals Safety UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1 Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EMC EN 60950-1 FCC part 15 subpart B Class A CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class A AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EN 55022 Class A EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 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.
WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.
Appendix B Where To Get Help Contacting Epson Support Epson provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the EPSON Preferred Limited Warranty Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice.
Appendix C Software License Terms Open Source Software Licenses 1. This printer product includes open source software programs listed in Section 6) according to the license terms of each open source software program. 2. We provide the source code of the GPL Programs, LGPL Programs, Apache License Program and ncftp license Program (each is defined in Section 6) until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product.
GNU GPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU General Public License Version 2 or later version (“GPL Programs”). The list of GPL Programs: linux-2.6.35-arm1-epson12 busybox-1.17.4 udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5 ethtool-2.6.35 e2fsprogs-1.41.14 scrub-2.4 smartmontools-5.40 GNU Lesser GPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 or later version (“Lesser GPL Programs”).
This printer product includes the open source software program “busybox-1.17.4” which apply the Berkeley Software Distribution License (“BSD Program”). Sun RPC License This printer product includes the open source software program “busybox-1.17.4” which apply the Sun RPC License (“Sun RPC Program”). ncftp license This printer product includes the open source software program “ncftp-3.2.4” which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the “ncftp”.
1. General; Definitions. This License applies to any program or other work which Apple Computer, Inc. ("Apple") makes publicly available and which contains a notice placed by Apple identifying such program or work as "Original Code" and stating that it is subject to the terms of this Apple Public Source License version 2.0 ("License"). As used in this License: 1.
1.9 "You" or "Your" means an individual or a legal entity exercising rights under this License. For legal entities, "You" or "Your" includes any entity which controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, You, where "control" means (a) the power, direct or indirect, to cause the direction or management of such entity, whether by contract or otherwise, or (b) ownership of fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding shares or beneficial ownership of such entity. 2.
2.3 Distribution of Executable Versions. In addition, if You Externally Deploy Covered Code (Original Code and/or Modifications) in object code, executable form only, You must include a prominent notice, in the code itself as well as in related documentation, stating that Source Code of the Covered Code is available under the terms of this License with information on how and where to obtain such Source Code. 2.4 Third Party Rights.
7. Versions of the License. Apple may publish revised and/or new versions of this License from time to time. Each version will be given a distinguishing version number. Once Original Code has been published under a particular version of this License, You may continue to use it under the terms of that version. You may also choose to use such Original Code under the terms of any subsequent version of this License published by Apple.
10. Trademarks. This License does not grant any rights to use the trademarks or trade names "Apple", "Apple Computer", "Mac", "Mac OS", "QuickTime", "QuickTime Streaming Server" or any other trademarks, service marks, logos or trade names belonging to Apple (collectively "Apple Marks") or to any trademark, service mark, logo or trade name belonging to any Contributor.
13.1 Government End Users. The Covered Code is a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101. Government software and technical data rights in the Covered Code include only those rights customarily provided to the public as defined in this License. This customary commercial license in technical data and software is provided in accordance with FAR 12.211 (Technical Data) and 12.212 (Computer Software) and, for Department of Defense purchases, DFAR 252.227-7015 (Technical Data -- Commercial Items) and 227.
Where You are located in the province of Quebec, Canada, the following clause applies: The parties hereby confirm that they have requested that this License and all related documents be drafted in English. Les parties ont exigé que le présent contrat et tous les documents connexes soient rédigés en anglais. EXHIBIT A. "Portions Copyright (c) 1999-2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose, including commercial applications, and to alter it and redistribute it freely, subject to the above disclaimer and the following restrictions: 1. Redistributions of source code (in whole or in part) must retain the above copyright notice, definition, disclaimer, and this list of conditions. 2.
