Epson SureColor® P6000/P7000/P8000/P9000 User's Guide
Contents Epson SureColor P6000/P7000/P8000/P9000 User's Guide..................................................................... 9 Introduction to Your Printer...................................................................................................................... Printer Features ................................................................................................................................. Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts.............................................
Take Up with the Printable Side Out .............................................................................................. Removing Media from the Optional Auto Take-up Reel................................................................. Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ........................................................................................
Selecting Roll Paper Settings - OS X........................................................................................... Selecting Paper Configuration Settings - OS X............................................................................ Advanced Media Control Options - OS X ................................................................................ Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X .........................................................................................
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 157 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility ...................................................................... 158 Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 160 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................
Lines Are Misaligned ................................................................................................................... Prints are Scuffed or Smeared .................................................................................................... Margins Appear in Borderless Prints ........................................................................................... Too Much Ink is Consumed ...........................................................................................
Epson SureColor P6000/P7000/P8000/P9000 User's Guide Welcome to the Epson SureColor P6000/P7000/P8000/P9000 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.
Option or part Part number Replacement ink maintenance box T699700 SpectroProofer 24” UVS (SC-P6000/SC-P7000) Spectro24UVS SpectroProofer 44” UVS (SC-P8000/SC-P9000) Spectro44UVS Automatic Take-Up Reel System (SC-P8000/SC-P9000) C12C815321 Internal print server C12C848031 Additional roll media adapters C12C811241 Replacement printer cutter blade C12C815331 1-year extended Epson Preferred Plus service plan for SpectroProofer EPPSPB1 1-year extended Epson Preferred Plus service plan EPP900B
Product Parts - Front 1 Front cover 2 Left and right ink bays 3 Paper basket 4 Casters 5 Paper supports 6 Manual holder 7 Control panel 8 Paper feed slot 12
9 Roll paper cover 10 Roll paper holder Parent topic: Printer Part Locations Product Parts - Back 1 Maintenance box 2 USB port 3 Interface for optional equipment 4 LAN port 5 LAN data light 6 LAN status light 7 AC inlet 8 Slot for optional internal print server 13
Parent topic: Printer Part Locations Control Panel Parts 1 The power light 2 The power button 3 The pause/cancel button 4 The pause/cancel light 5 LCD screen 6 The open ink cover button 7 The paper source and left arrow button 8 The paper feed and arrow buttons 9 The Menu and right arrow button 10 The paper cut button 11 The load paper button 12 The load paper light 13 The OK button 14 The Black ink button 14
The Check ink light 16 The Check paper light LCD Screen Display 1 Status messages 2 Paper source and the selected Paper Type The icon indicates the current paper source settings. The selected Paper Type is listed to the right of the icon.
3 Platen gap setting : Standard : Narrow : Wide : Wider : Widest 4 Roll paper margin setting 5 Ink status : Amount of ink remaining in the cartridge : Ink level is low : Ink cartridge is expended : Ink error; check the status message on the LCD screen 6 Optional accessory status (if applicable) : Auto-Take Up Reel (SC-P8000/SC-P9000 only) : SpectroProofer® : Optional Internal Print Server is installed : Optional Internal Print Server is being accessed 7 Photo Black or Matte Black ink selected Press
8 Maintenance box status : Amount of space remaining in the maintenance box : Maintenance box is nearing the end of its service life : Maintenance box is full 9 Roll paper remaining Parent topic: Printer Part Locations 17
Media Handling See these sections to load and handle media on your product. Roll Paper Handling Cut Sheet Handling Using the Paper Basket Creating Paper Configurations Using the Auto Take-up Reel Available Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Roll Paper Handling See these sections to load, cut, and remove roll paper in your product.
2. Firmly push down the lock lever on the roll paper holder and move the holder to the left. Note: Make sure you push the lock lever all the way down to unlock it completely.
3. Place the roll paper on top of the printer. 4. If necessary, slide the tabs on the roll media adapters to the position that matches the core size of the roll paper.
5. Release the tension levers on both roll media adapters.
6. Push the adapters into the paper core at both ends of the roll. Then push down the tension levers. 7. Move the roll paper to the right side until it touches the roll paper guide.
8. Slide the roll paper holder until the left adapter aligns with the arrow on the holder. 9. Roll the paper slowly into position.
10. Slide the roll paper holder to the right to secure it in the printer. Make sure both ends of the roll paper are secured in the adapters.
11. Pull up the lock lever on the roll paper holder to it in place. 12. If the load paper light is not on, press the 25 load paper button.
13. Insert the paper into the paper feed slot and pull it down until the edge of the paper is even with the center of the stand. Note: If the paper does not feed through the slot, you may need to decrease the suction by pressing the paper feed button. Make sure you return the suction to its default setting after the paper is loaded.
14. Close the roll paper cover. Note: To prevent dust from accumulating inside the printer, always keep the roll paper cover closed unless you are loading or unloading media. 15. Press the load paper button. Note: An uneven or damaged leading edge on the roll paper may cause loading issues. Press the paper cut button once within 3 seconds of pressing the load paper button to trim the edge of the roll paper. 16.
Paper Specifications Related tasks Storing the Paper Basket Cutting Roll Paper The printer has a built-in cutter that can automatically cut most paper types, or you can cut your prints manually. To switch between cutting methods, press the paper source button on the control panel or adjust the auto cut settings in the printer driver. The setting selected in the printer driver overrides the control panel setting.
Cutting Roll Paper Manually You can disable the Auto Cut option to keep your prints on the roll until you manually cut them. Note: The built-in cutter may not be able to cut some types of media. Heavy or thick media types may dull the cutter. 1. Before you print, press the Menu button. 2. Press the down arrow button to select Paper and press the right arrow button. 3. Select Roll Paper Setup and press the right arrow button. 4. Press the right arrow button to select Auto Cut. 5.
7. Press the pause/cancel button to exit the menu. 8. Run your print job. Parent topic: Cutting Roll Paper Related references Paper Menu Settings Removing Roll Paper When you finish printing on roll paper, you should remove it from the printer to avoid indenting or creasing the paper. 1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. Press the load paper button to release the paper. The following may now occur: • If automatic media tracking is on, the barcode and paper information is printed.
• If you are using the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, rewind the paper using the Manual switch.
3. Firmly push down the lock lever on the roll paper holder to release it. Note: Make sure you push the lock lever all the way down to unlock it completely.
4. Using the handle, slide the roll paper holder all the way to the left and remove it from the end of the roll. Note: Always use the handle when sliding the roll paper holder. 5. Roll the paper forward so that it rests on top of the printer.
6. Pull up the tension levers on the roll media adapters and remove the adapters from both ends of the paper roll. 7. Rewind the paper carefully and place it in its original package. Note: Store roll paper on its end or horizontally (if the packaging end-caps are installed). Never store roll paper on its edge, as a flat spot can develop and lead to imaging artifacts on the prints.
Parent topic: Media Handling Loading Cut Sheets Always load cut sheet paper in the portrait orientation (short edge first). You can load most photo and fine art sheet papers up to 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick without pressing the load paper button. Note: Make sure the paper path is clear and any roll paper is rolled up before you load cut sheet paper. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is closed. 2. Press the paper source button. 3. Select Cut Sheet and press the OK button. 4.
Note: For paper smaller than letter or A4 size, align the right edge of the sheet with the vertical line below the roll paper cover. 5. Press the paper feed button. The sheet feeds into printing position automatically. 6. On the LCD screen, select one of these settings: • If the paper settings are correct, select Keep Settings Above. • Select Change Settings so you can adjust the settings. 7. Press the OK button. 8. Print your page. After printing, the sheet stays in the printer. 9.
Parent topic: Cut Sheet Handling Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Storing the Paper Basket Loading Thick or Large Cut Sheets Load most thick or large papers in the portrait orientation (short edge first). Load paper that is more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick and 30 inches (762 mm) long in landscape orientation (SC-P8000/SC-P9000). Note: Make sure the paper path is clear and any roll paper is rolled up before you load cut sheet paper. 1.
5. Feed the sheet into the right side of the paper slot until the trailing edge is below the horizontal line on the roll paper cover.
6. Adjust the paper until the right and top edges are aligned with the horizontal and vertical lines on the printer. Note: You may need to increase the suction by pressing the up arrow button. This helps hold the paper in place during loading and printing. 7. Press the load paper button. 8. Press the pause/cancel button to move the paper into printing position or wait for the paper to move into position automatically. 9.
11. Print your page. After printing, the sheet stays in the printer. 12. To remove your print, hold the sheet and press the paper feed button. Note: Store cut sheet media flat in its original packaging. Storing sheet media unprotected or on its long or short edge can lead to excess paper curl and cause damage to the printer and ruined prints.
Related references Printer Setup Menu Settings Using the Paper Basket The paper basket catches printouts and keeps them from getting dirty or scratched. You can set up the basket to catch paper under the printer or in front of the printer. Caution: For fine art and other sensitive prints, do not allow media to stack in the paper basket.
1. Raise the paper guides.
2. Lower the front of the paper basket.
3. Press in on the left and right sides of the paper guides, and lower them until they are vertical.
4. Raise the front of the basket one level.
5. Fasten the front of the basket with the tabs.
Note: If printouts on matte paper are smudged or have banding, raise the paper guides one level.
6. Adjust the basket based on your print size (SC-P8000/SC-P9000): • For media in this size or smaller, raise the rear of the basket: A1 (23.4 × 33.1 inches [594 × 841 mm]).
• For media larger than this size, lower the rear of the basket: A1 (23.4 × 33.1 inches [594 × 841 mm]). Parent topic: Using the Paper Basket Catching Printouts in Front of the Product For printouts more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick or any prints over 36 inches (914.4 mm) long (SCP6000/SC-P7000) or 62 inches (1580 mm) long (SC-P8000/SC-P9000), you can configure the paper basket to catch printouts in the front the product.
1. Unfasten the tabs at the front of the paper basket.
2. Raise the paper guides.
3. Raise the front of the basket so that the cloth is pulled taut.
4. Press in on the left and right sides of the paper guides and lower them until they touch the basket.
1. Raise the paper guides.
2. Raise the front of the basket and lower the paper guides.
3. Raise the rear of the basket (SC-P8000/SC-P9000). Parent topic: Using the Paper Basket Related topics Moving or Transporting the Product Creating Paper Configurations You can create and store up to 10 custom paper configurations for use in printing on non-Epson paper or paper that is not supported by the Epson printer driver. Note: Custom paper configurations are based on the existing Uni-D and Bi-D print head alignment. For best results, perform the head alignments on Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper.
6. Select Select Reference Paper and press the right arrow button. 7. Select a paper preset that is similar to the paper that you loaded and press the OK button. Note: Use the following guidelines when selecting the reference paper that is closest to the paper you are using: • Glossy paper: Photo Paper or Proofing Paper. • Thick paper that isn't glossy: Matte Paper. • Thin, soft paper that isn't glossy: Plain Paper. • Cotton paper with a rough surface: Fine Art Paper.
Selecting Custom Paper Configurations Parent topic: Media Handling Related references Paper Menu Settings Printing a Paper Configuration List You can print a list of the settings for all the paper configurations that you have created. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the down arrow button to select Paper and press the right arrow button. 3. Select Print Paper List and press the right arrow button. 4. Press the OK button to print the list of your paper configurations.
Using the Auto Take-up Reel See these sections to use the auto take-up reel with your product. About the Optional Auto Take-up Reel Take Up with the Printable Side In Take Up with the Printable Side Out Removing Media from the Optional Auto Take-up Reel Parent topic: Media Handling About the Optional Auto Take-up Reel The optional auto take-up reel automatically rolls up printed media as you print.
1. Move the Auto switch on the take-up reel to the Off position and plug in the power cable. 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Load roll media in the printer. 4. Check that the Auto Take-up Reel icon appears on the LCD screen. Note: If you don't see the icon, make sure the take-up reel is turned on and connected correctly. 5. Press the paper source button on the printer.
6. Select Roll Paper / No Cut and press the OK button. 7. Press and hold the paper feed button until the edge of the roll media reaches the roll core. 8. Wind the edge of the media around the back of the roll core. 9. Tape the edge of the media to the center of the core, then tape the edge to the left and right ends. 10. Press and hold the paper feed button on the printer until it feeds enough media to wrap around the roll core three times.
11. Move the Manual switch on the take-up reel to the Backward position and hold it until the media wraps around the core three times. 12. Make sure that there is some slack in the media and that it loads evenly on both sides. Note: The media will not take up correctly if it is looser on one side than the other.
13. Move the Auto switch on the take-up reel to the Backward position. Parent topic: Using the Auto Take-up Reel Take Up with the Printable Side Out After you attach the roll core on the Auto Take-up Reel as described in the documentation that came with the Auto Take-up Reel, follow these steps to take up media with the printable side out. Note: Make sure Auto Cut is set to Off when you use the Auto Take-up Reel.
1. Move the Auto switch on the take-up reel to the Off position and plug in the power cable. 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Load roll media in the printer. 4. Check that the Auto Take-up Reel icon appears on the LCD screen. Note: If you don't see the icon, make sure the take-up reel is turned on and connected correctly. 5. Press the paper source button on the printer.
6. Select Roll Paper / No Cut and press the OK button. 7. Press and hold the paper feed button until the edge of the roll media reaches the roll core. 8. Tape the edge of the media to the center of the core, then tape the edge to the left and right ends. 9. Press and hold the paper feed button on the printer until it feeds enough media to wrap around the roll core three times.
10. Move the Manual switch on the take-up reel to the Forward position and hold it until the media wraps around the core three times. 11. Make sure that there is some slack in the media and that it loads evenly on both sides. Note: The media will not take up correctly if it is looser on one side than the other.
If you are printing on Epson Singleweight Matte Paper, place the tensioner in the slack of the roll. 12. Move the Auto switch on the take-up reel to the Forward position.
Parent topic: Using the Auto Take-up Reel Removing Media from the Optional Auto Take-up Reel After printing on media loaded on the Optional Auto Take-up Reel, follow these steps to remove it. Note: Two people are required to remove media from the take-up reel. 1. Move the Auto switch on the take-up reel to the Off position. 2. Cut the media and roll the cut end onto the take-up reel.
3. Turn the lever to unlock the reel, then slide the paper holder to the left. Note: Support the reel with one hand to keep it from falling. 4. Remove the roll core from the take-up reel unit. Parent topic: Using the Auto Take-up Reel Available Epson Papers For information on how to purchase genuine Epson ink, accessories and paper visit epson.com (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase accessories from an Epson authorized reseller.
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Cold Press Bright Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S042307 25 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S042310 25 17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042311 25 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S042297 25 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S042300 25 17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042301 25 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041636 20 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041637 20 17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042097 25 Letter (8.
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Glossy [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Epson Metallic Photo Paper Glossy S042175 20 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20 8.3 inches (211 mm) × 32 feet (9.8 m) S041408 1 roll 13 inches (330 mm) × 32 feet (9.8 m) S041409 1 roll 10 inches (254 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m) S042077 1 roll 16 inches (406 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m) S042079 1 roll 24 inches (610 mm) × 100 feet (30.
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Photo Paper Glossy Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041649 50 11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm) S041156 20 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041143 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041271 100 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041286 20 A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm]) S041288 20 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041289 20 Letter (8.
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041331 20 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041327 20 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041257 50 11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 mm) S041468 50 A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm]) S041260 50 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041263 50 17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042124 25 Letter (8.
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S045115 100 13 inches (300 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m) S042002 1 roll 17 inches (432 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m) S042003 1 roll 24 inches (610 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m) S042004 1 roll 36 inches (914 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m)* S042005 1 roll 44 inches (1118 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m)* S042006 1 roll 13 inches (300 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m) S041996 1 roll 17 inches (432 mm) × 100 feet (30.
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Standard Proofing Paper (240) 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S045115 100 Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Luster [216 × 279 mm]) S041405 50 A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm]) S041406 50 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041407 50 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041604 100 17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042084 25 13 inches (330 mm) × 32.8 feet (10 m) S041409 1 roll Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Exhibition Canvas Natural Matte 13 inches (330 mm) × 20 feet (6.1 m) S045241 1 roll Epson Exhibition Canvas Natural Satin 13 inches (330 mm) × 20 feet (6.1 m) S045396 1 roll Epson Exhibition Canvas Natural Gloss 13 inches (330 mm) × 20 feet (6.1 m) S045410 1 roll Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) 16 inches (406 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m) S041742 1 roll 24 inches (610 mm) × 100 feet (30.
Paper Type Size Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) 16.5 inches (419 mm) × 100 feet S042076 (30.5 m) 1 roll 24 inches (610 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m) S041390 1 roll 36 inches (914 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m)* S041391 1 roll 44 inches (1118 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m)* S041392 1 roll 16 inches (406 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m) S041725 1 roll 24 inches (610 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m) S041595 1 roll 36 inches (914 mm) × 100 feet (30.5 m)* S041596 1 roll 44 inches (1118 mm) × 100 feet (30.
Parent topic: Media Handling Borderless Paper Type Compatibility You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible paper widths: Examples of Borderless Paper Types • Epson Singleweight Matte Paper • Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper • Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) • Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) • Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) • Epson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (250) • Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) Borderless Paper Widths • 10 inches (254 mm) • 1
Printing from a Computer Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software as described on the Start Here sheet. Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Preferences, Properties, Print Settings, or Printer Properties to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. Select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded. Note: You can click Custom Settings to select a custom paper configuration.
5. If you are using non-Epson paper or media and you need to fine-tune its performance, select the Media Type setting that is closest to the paper you loaded, click the Paper Config button, and adjust the paper configuration options as necessary. 6. Select the Photo Black Ink or Matte Black Ink setting according to the media type you are using.
Advanced B&W Photo Options - Windows Print Quality Options - Windows Color Management Options - Windows Advanced Color Controls - Windows Paper Source Options - Windows Roll Paper Options - Windows Using Layout Manager - Windows Only Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related references Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Related tasks Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows 82
Paper Configuration Options - Windows Select any of the available Paper Configuration options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Color Density Adjusts the ink saturation level.
Drying Time per Print Head Pass Pauses print head movement for up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry. This lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Paper Feed Adjustment Modifies the speed of the paper feeding to compensate for banding in the direction of the print head. Paper Suction Lets you decrease the paper suction when printing on thin media, such as drafting paper or backlight film. Paper Thickness Lets you select the thickness of your paper or media.
white print. Click on any portion of the color wheel or enter corresponding values to customize the tone (hue) to add to your print. The closer you select to the edge of the wheel, the more color you add. Brightness Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of your image. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of your image. Shadow Tonality Controls tonality only in the shadow areas of your image. Highlight Tonality Controls tonality only in the highlight areas of your image.
Charts and Graphs Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights of an image. EPSON Standard (sRGB) Increases the contrast in images. Adobe RGB Matches image colors to the Adobe RGB color standard. Use this setting if your source file was captured in Adobe RGB. If you select Custom as the Mode setting, you can choose from these options: Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones.
Advanced Color Controls - Windows If you selected Custom as the Mode setting and Color Controls from the dropdown menu, you can click the Advanced button to select detailed settings. The Color Controls screen lets you specify values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and individual Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow color tones. You can choose from two Printer Color Adjustment modes and two Gamma settings, and use either a color circle or slide bar to adjust color.
Roll Paper (Banner) Selects roll paper loaded in the roll paper holder for a series of continuous images without any margin space between them. Sheet Selects sheets of paper loaded in the sheet feeder. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Roll Paper Options - Windows Select any of the available Roll Paper options. Auto Cut options: • Off: Select this option to cut your prints manually.
• Normal Cut: Creates a margin at the top and bottom of your image. • Single Cut: Prints images end-to-end with no gap between them. Borderless images may overlap slightly.
• Double Cut: Increases the space between each image and trims each print individually, providing the cleanest edge for borderless printing. Auto Rotate Automatically positions the image or file to fit the roll paper. When Auto Rotate is selected, the Roll Width setting becomes active. Print Page Line Prints lines between pages as a guide for cutting.
Using Layout Manager - Windows Only Layout Manager lets you create a poster or display by dragging multiple pieces of print data created in different applications onto one sheet of paper for printing.
You can also place the same print data multiple times as shown here.
You can place print data in different sizes and orientations to maximize media usage, as shown here.
You can place print data on roll paper as shown here. 1. Open the file you want to print in your application. 2. Select the print command in your application.
3. Select Layout Manager on the Main tab and choose an option for the Size setting that matches the size of the document in the application. Note: You select the size of the paper you are printing on in a later step. 4. Click OK and then click Print, if necessary. The Layout Manager screen opens and displays one page in the layout. 5. Leave the Layout Manager screen open and repeat steps 1 to 4 to arrange additional print data. The pages are added to the Layout Manager screen.
6. Do the following to arrange objects on the Layout Manager screen: • Drag pages to move and resize them. • Use the tool buttons and the Object menu to align and rotate pages. • Resize and replace whole pages in the Preference or Arrangement Settings screens. Note: See the Layout Manager screen help for more details. 7. Click File > Properties, then select your print settings on the Main tab. 8. Click the File menu on the Layout Manager screen and click Print.
Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows You can select a variety of sizing and layout options for your document or photo on the Page Layout tab. • To change the orientation of your printed document or photo, select the Portrait or Landscape checkbox. • To rotate or flip the printed image, select the Rotate 180° or Mirror Image checkbox. • To select multiple copies and their print order, select the Copies, Collate, and Reverse Order options.
• To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge checkbox and select sizing options. • To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select the Multi-Page checkbox and select the options you want. • To manage print jobs with the optional internal print server (if applicable), select the Hard Disk Unit checkbox and select the options you want.
Poster Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a large poster with or without borders. Click the Settings button to select the layout and guideline options. Parent topic: Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows Selecting Additional Settings - Windows You can run maintenance utilities and select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Printer Settings. 3.
You see a window like this: 4. Select any of the following options, as necessary: • Nozzle Check to print a nozzle check pattern to check whether the print head nozzles are clogged. • Head Cleaning to clean the print head if you notice banding or gaps in your printouts. • Print Head Alignment to align the print head if printouts appear grainy or out of focus. • Epson Status Monitor 3 to check the printer's status.
• Monitoring Preferences to select the error notifications displayed on the Epson Status Monitor 3 screen, or add a shortcut to the utility in the Windows taskbar. • Print Queue to display a list of all waiting print jobs, view information on the data waiting to be printed, and delete or reprint the jobs. • Language to select the language you want to use for the printer software screens. • Printer and Option Information to set the time to turn off the printer automatically.
You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing.
Checking Print Status - Windows During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to control printing and check ink cartridge status. • To cancel printing, click Cancel. • To see print jobs waiting to print, click Print Queue. Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings You can save groups of print settings or media settings so you can reuse them for future print jobs.
Saving and Sharing Print Settings - Windows You can save your print settings so you can use them for future print jobs. 1. Select the print settings you want to save. 2. Click Save/Del at the top of the Main or Page Layout tab in your printer software. You see a window like this: 3. Verify that your settings are correct, enter a name for the group of settings in the Name field, and click Save.
• To import a group of settings, click Save/Del, click Import, select the file you want to use, and click Open. Then use the settings to print. Parent topic: Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Saving and Sharing Media Settings - Windows You can save and share settings you have selected for a particular media type so you can use them for future print jobs. 1.
3. Verify that your settings are correct, enter a name for the media settings in the Name field, and click Save. Note: If you need to delete a group of settings you have created, select the name of the settings from the list and click Delete. 4. Do the following as necessary: • Select the name of a media setting as the Media Type setting and use it to print. • To export the settings, click Custom Settings, select the name of the media settings, click Export, select a location, and enter a file name.
You see this window: 3. Select the item you want to edit. 4. Order or group items in the List box as follows: • To move and reorder items, drag and drop them in the list. • To add a new group (folder), click Add Group. • To delete a group (folder), select the group and click Delete Group. • To hide a group, drag and drop it to Not Display. Note: If you delete a group, the group folder is deleted but the items within the folder remain.
5. Click Save. Parent topic: Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Printer Settings.
3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 4. Click OK. These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens. 1.
You see these options: 4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting. 5. Click OK to close the printer software window. The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them.
Changing Automatic Update Options Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Software Update Settings. You see this window: 3. Do one of the following: • To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Roll Paper Settings - OS X Selecting Paper Configuration Settings - OS X Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X Managing Color - OS X Sizing Printed Images - OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Select the basic settings for the photo or document you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2.
You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.
6. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. • To print a borderless photo, select the Borderless checkbox or a paper size with a Borderless option. You can also create a custom paper size, but the highest available Output Resolution setting is limited to Fine - 360 dpi. • To print on roll paper, select a roll paper size or one with a Borderless option.
You see these settings: 10. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the media type settings list for details. Note: The Ink setting may change depending on the size and type of paper you select. To avoid changing black ink more often than necessary, set the printer to the type of black ink you usually use on the control panel.
11. Select one of the following as the Print Mode setting: • Select EPSON Precision Dot for any type of photographic printing. • Select Advanced B&W Photo to print black-and-white photos on certain types of photo paper. See the list of Advanced B&W Photo options for details. If your paper type does not support this option, print black-and- white photos using the EPSON Precision Dot setting. • Select Grayscale when using plain paper.
Advanced Color Settings - OS X When you click the Advanced Color Settings tab, you see one of the screens below depending on the Print Mode you selected. • EPSON Precision Dot You can specify values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and individual Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow color tones.
You can select any of the available options. Color Toning Adds tone (hue) to your black-and-white output. The default is Neutral, which provides a neutral tonal scale print. You can also choose other popular presets such as Cool, Warm, and Sepia. Note that the presets affect the target found in the tone color circle. Tone Changes the entire tonal scale of your black-and-white output. While Darker is the default setting, you may see better results if you choose Dark.
Highlight Tonality Controls tonality only in the highlight areas of your image. Max Optical Density Adjusts the overall density or focus of the print. Create a soft focus print by lowering the density setting. Highlight Point Shift Helps reduce gloss differential on glossy media by adding density to the highlights of your image. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Output Resolution Settings - OS X You can select any of the Output Resolution settings to fine-tune the quality of your print.
Finest Detail Sharpens edges on vector-based data including text, graphics, and line art. (This setting does not affect photographs.) Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Roll Paper Settings - OS X To print on roll paper, you select the roll paper size and roll paper options from the Printer Settings menu. 1. Select Manage Custom Sizes as the Paper Size setting. 2. Click +, double-click Untitled, and enter a name for your roll paper size. 3.
You see this window: Note: Some settings may not be available, depending on the Roll Paper option you selected for your Paper Size. 9. Select one of the following Auto Cut Settings: • Off: Select this option to cut your prints manually. • Normal Cut: Creates a margin and the top and bottom of your image.
• Single Cut: Prints images end-to-end with no gap between them. Borderless images may overlap slightly. • Double Cut: Increases the space between each image and trims each print individually, providing the cleanest edge for borderless printing. 10. Select the following settings as necessary: • Select the Auto Rotate checkbox and select the roll paper width to fit the images to the paper size. • Select the Print Page Line checkbox to print trim lines around images when you select a banner paper size.
Note: This option is available only when you choose a Paper Size setting with a Borderless option. 11. Click Print. Parent topic: Printing with OS X Related references Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Selecting Paper Configuration Settings - OS X If you are using non-Epson media and need to fine-tune its print quality, select Advanced Media Control from the pop-up menu. Select the available options as necessary.
Advanced Media Control Options - OS X Select any of the available Advanced Media Control options to fine-tune the quality of your printouts. Color Density Adjusts the ink saturation level. Drying Time per Print Head Pass Pauses print head movement for up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry. This lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. Paper Feed Adjustment Modifies the speed of the paper feeding to compensate for banding in the direction of the print head.
Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X You can select a variety of layout options by selecting Layout from the pop-up menu on the print window. • To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting. • To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu.
1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select one of the available options. Color Matching Options - OS X Parent topic: Printing with OS X Color Matching Options - OS X You can select from these settings on the Color Matching menu. ColorSync Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You can customize the conversion method and filter settings on the ColorSync pop-up menu in the print window.
Sizing Printed Images - OS X You can adjust the size of the image as you print it by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu on the Print window. • To collate multiple copies into sets of documents, select the Collate pages checkbox. • To print only selected pages in a multi-page document, select an option from the Pages to Print popup menu. • To adjust the order in which pages are printed, select an option from the Page Order pop-up menu.
You see a screen like this: 4. Select any of the available printing options. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - OS X Parent topic: Printing with OS X Printing Preferences - OS X You can select from these settings on the Options tab. Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for various operating conditions. Establish bidirectional communication Allows the product to communicate with the computer.
Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print. Click Print at the bottom of the print window. Checking Print Status - OS X Parent topic: Printing with OS X Checking Print Status - OS X During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink status.
1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status window: 2. Select the following options as necessary for your version of OS X: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click • To pause a print job, click the print job and click paused print job and click or Delete. or Hold. To resume a print job, click the or Resume. • To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click Pause or Pause Printer. • To display other printer information, click Settings or Supply Levels.
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 Maintenance Menu Settings Paper Menu Settings Printer Setup Menu Settings Printer Status Menu Settings Network Setup Menu Settings Preferences Menu Settings Administrator Menu Settings Accessing the Printer's Menus You can use the printer menus to adjust the settings that control how your printer works. 1.
Setting Options Description Nozzle Check — Prints a nozzle check pattern in the specified location on the media. Head Cleaning All Nozzles Normal Various colors Power Auto Uni-D Head Alignment Bi-D 2-color Bi-D All Color Bi-D #1 to #4 Manual Uni-D Bi-D 2-color Bi-D All Color Cutter Maintenance Adjust Cut Position Replace Cutter Lets you clean all or selected colors (in pairs of two), based on the nozzle check pattern. Select the Normal cleaning first.
Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using the Product Control Panel Aligning the Print Head Manually Using the Product Control Panel Replacing the Cutter Paper Menu Settings The Paper menu lets you modify settings for the current paper, or create and customize paper configurations for up to 10 different types of paper. Setting Options Description Select Paper Type Photo Paper Select the loaded Epson media.
Setting Options Description Roll Paper Setup Auto Cut Lets you automatically cut roll paper with the built-in cutter. Any auto cut options selected in the printer driver will override this setting. Page Line If Auto Cut is set to Off, lets you print trim lines around images. Any trim line options selected in the printer driver will override this setting. Roll Paper Margin Sets the top and bottom margins for printing.
Options Description Select Reference Paper Lets you select the type of paper that is closest to the paper for which you are creating a custom paper configuration: Photo Paper Matte Paper Plain Paper Others No Paper Selected Platen Gap Adjusts the gap between the media and the print head. Standard: select for most media. Narrow: select if head alignment does not completely align the print head. Wide, Wider, or Widest: select if printouts are smeared.
Options Description Paper Feed Adjust Lets you adjust the paper feed if you are unable to resolve banding issues even after head cleaning and alignment. Pattern: prints an adjustment pattern that you can use to adjust the paper feed by selecting the lightest-colored pattern in each row: Value: lets you choose an adjustment between –0.70 and +0.70%. Select a higher value to reduce dark bands or a lower value to reduce white bands.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Menus Related references Available Epson Papers Related tasks Loading Roll Paper Creating Paper Configurations Related topics Cutting Roll Paper Cut Sheet Handling Printer Setup Menu Settings The Printer Setup menu lets you configure and monitor various aspects of your product. Setting Options Description Platen Gap Narrow Adjusts the gap between the media and the print head. Standard Standard: select for most media.
Setting Options Description Paper Size Check On Automatically detects the width of the loaded media. Turn off this setting only if the printer displays a paper setting error when media is loaded correctly. Changed settings take effect when you reload paper. Off Caution: Disabling this setting may cause the printer to print outside the margins of the loaded media and may cause ink to build up inside the printer.
Setting Options Description Print Nozzle Pattern Every 10 Pages Selects how often to print an automatic nozzle check pattern. Every Page Off Auto Black Ink Change On BK Ink Change Setting Normal Calibration Setting On Store Held Job On Allows you to change the black ink type from the printer driver. If set to Off, an error appears on the LCD screen when the black ink type selected in the driver and printer do not match.
Printer Status Menu Settings The Printer Setup menu lets you display and print information about your printer. Setting Options Description Firmware Version — Displays the printer's firmware version. Option Status — Displays the status of any installed optional accessories. Print Status Sheet — Prints a sheet listing the current printer settings. Calibration Date — Displays the date that the Epson Color Calibration Utility was last run, if applicable.
Setting Options Description Restore Settings Yes Returns all network settings to their default values. No Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Menus Preferences Menu Settings The Preferences menu lets you customize various display and power settings. Setting Options Description Language Various languages Selects the language used on the control panel display. Unit: Length m Selects the unit of length used on the control panel display and when printing test patterns.
Setting Options Description Change Password — Lets you enter an administrator password that is up to 20 characters long to access the Administrator Menu and the Network Setup menu (depending on the Operational Control setting). Operational Control Network Setup Password Required No Password Required Powerful Cleaning All Nozzles Select whether an administrator password is required to access the Network Setup menu.
Setting Options Description Format Hard Disk Non-Secure (Quick) Formats the optional internal print server and deletes all stored print jobs. You must format an optional internal print server that has been used with another printer before using it with your product. Secure (Quick) Secure (Sanitizing) Non-Secure (Quick): quickly deletes all data on the hard disk. The deleted data is recoverable with recovery tools. This option is the fastest, but should not be used for very sensitive data.
Replacing Ink Cartridges If the Check ink light stays lit and the icon appears above an ink cartridge on the LCD screen, the cartridge is expended. When an ink cartridge is expended, you need to replace it. You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six months old, or if your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Note: Please dispose of your used Epson branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance with local requirements.
You see this window: 2. Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or ink cartridge as indicated on the screen. Note: If any of the ink cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate ink status.
Checking Cartridge Status with OS X You can check your cartridge status using a utility on your Mac. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor. You see a window like this: 3. Do the following as necessary: • To update the ink cartridge status, click Update.
• Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges You can purchase genuine Epson ink and accessories at epson.com (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Ink bay Slot Ink color 150 ml part number 350 ml part number 700 ml part number Left 1 Cyan (C) T834200 T824200 T804200 2 Yellow (Y) T834400 T832400 T804400 3 Light Cyan (LC) T834500 T824500 T804500 4 Matte Black (MK) T834800 T824800 T804800 5 Photo Black (PK) T834100 T824100 T804100 6 Vivid Magenta (VM) T834300 T824300 T804300 7 Light Black (LK) T834700 T824700 T804700 8 Light Light Black (LLK) T834900 T824900 T804900 9 Vivid Light Magenta (VLM) T834600 T824
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Note: Replace all expended ink cartridges. You cannot print if any of the ink cartridges are expended or any ink slots are empty. 1. Turn on your product. 2. Press the open ink cover button. 3.
5. Press in on the ink cartridge you want to replace. The ink cartridge pops out slightly. 6. Pull out the ink cartridge. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor right away. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
7. Remove the new cartridge from the package. Then gently shake the cartridge for about five seconds. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge. 8. Insert the new cartridge with the arrow facing up and push it in until it clicks into place. Caution: Do not remove and re-insert cartridges more often than necessary. Doing so can break the needle valve seal and allow air to enter the ink tubes, damaging the nozzles. 9. Close the ink cartridge cover and push it in until it clicks into place.
Caution: If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. The valve in the ink supply port is designed to contain any excess ink, but do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area. Always store ink cartridges with the label facing up; do not store cartridges upside-down.
4. Use the handle on the bottom of the maintenance box to carefully pull it out of the product without tilting the box. 5. Place the used maintenance box in the bag supplied with the new box and seal the bag.
6. Insert the new maintenance box in the slot. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Switch Black Ink Type Your product comes with Matte Black and Photo Black ink cartridges. Although both cartridges must be installed for your product to work, it can print using only one type of black ink at a time. Your product switches the black ink type automatically, depending on the type of media you load.
Related references Printer Setup Menu Settings Switching the Black Ink Type Switching the black ink type takes several minutes and consumes some ink. Check the black ink type media list to select the correct ink type for the media you loaded. 1. Press the Black ink button. 2. Press the OK button to switch black inks. The printer charges the black ink for a few minutes: • Photo Black to Matte Black: about 2 minutes. • Matte Black to Photo Black: about 4 minutes.
• Epson Hot Press Bright • Epson Hot Press Natural • Epson Cold Press Bright • Epson Cold Press Natural Photo Black Ink Media Types • Epson Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster • Epson Exhibition Canvas Gloss • Epson Exhibition Canvas Satin • Epson Exhibition Canvas Natural Satin • Epson Exhibition Canvas Natural Gloss • Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper • Epson Metallic Photo
Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Print Head Maintenance If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands across them, you may need to clean the print head nozzles. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines. You can check for clogged nozzles before you clean them so you don’t clean them unnecessarily.
5. Select Nozzle Check and press the right arrow button. 6. Press the OK button. The nozzle pattern prints. 7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Note: Use at least a 10× eye loupe to examine the pattern for any missing or deflected dots or segments. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, select Exit and press the OK button. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. 9.
2. Make sure the correct paper type is selected. 3. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. • OS X: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 4. Select Nozzle Check. You see a window like this: 5. Click Print. The nozzle pattern prints.
6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Note: Use at least a 10× eye loupe to examine the pattern for any missing or deflected dots or segments. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. If there are no gaps, click Finish. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can clean the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Make sure roll or cut sheet paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Make sure the correct paper type is selected. 3. Press the Menu button. 4. Press the up or down arrow button to select Maintenance and press the right arrow button. 5. Select Head Cleaning and press the right arrow button. 6.
Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 13. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as necessary. If you don’t see any improvement after running three Normal level cleanings, select Power Cleaning as the power level of the cleaning.
You see a window like this: 5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. When the cleaning cycle is finished, the appears. power light stops flashing and a confirmation screen Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 6. Click Nozzle Check. 7. Click OK. The nozzle pattern prints. 8. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Note: Use at least a 10× eye loupe to examine the pattern for any missing or deflected dots or segments.
Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head. You can align the print head automatically from the control panel or your computer, or align it manually from the control panel.
Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using the Product Control Panel You can automatically align the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Load roll paper or cut sheet paper in this size or larger: A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]). 2. Make sure the correct paper type is selected. 3. Press the Menu button. 4. Press the up or down arrow button to select Maintenance and press the right arrow button. 5.
Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using a Computer Utility You can automatically align the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Make sure roll or cut sheet paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Make sure the correct paper type is selected. 3. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. • In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
5. Click Next, then click OK to begin automatic print head alignment. When the automatic head alignment process is complete, your product should be properly aligned. If it isn't, perform a manual head alignment on the printer's control panel. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Aligning the Print Head Manually Using the Product Control Panel You can manually align the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Load roll paper or cut sheet paper that is in this size or larger: A4 (8.3 × 11.
The alignment sheet prints. Note: When aligning on cut sheet paper, the alignment sheet is printed across multiple pages. Once the first sheet prints, load the next piece of paper. 9. After each alignment sheet is printed, view the LCD screen for instructions on selecting the best square in each pattern set. 10. Check the printed patterns and choose the number representing the pattern in which the white lines are the most evenly spaced, then press the OK button.
Maintenance See the instructions in these sections to maintain your printer for optimum results. Cleaning Your Product Replacing the Cutter Cleaning Your Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it regularly (about once a month). Note: Do not use a hard brush, benzene, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it. Do not use oil or other lubricants inside the product or let water get inside. 1. Turn off the product. 2. Unplug the power cable. 3.
6. Gently wipe the light blue areas in the direction indicated by the arrows. Note: Do not touch the gray areas (the rollers or the ink absorption pads) or your prints may be soiled. Caution: Be careful not to touch the gears or ink tubes inside the product. 7. If your product is still dirty, dampen the cloth with a small amount of water and a mild detergent and repeat the previous step. Then, wipe the inside of the printer with a soft, dry cloth.
8. If paper particles have accumulated in the holes on the platen, use a toothpick or similar tool to push them through. 9. Close the front cover. 10. Use a soft, clean cloth to remove any dust or dirt from the outside of the product. 11. Plug the power and connection cables back in. 12. Turn on the product. 13. Load roll paper in the printer. 14. Press the paper feed button several times to feed blank paper through the paper path and clean the rollers. 15. Press the paper cut button.
Replacing the Cutter If you notice that your paper does cut cleanly, you may need to replace the cutter. Note: If the optional SpectroProofer is installed, remove it before replacing the cutter. See the instructions that came with the SpectroProofer for details on removing it from your printer. 1. Remove any paper from the printer. 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the down arrow button to select Maintenance and press the right arrow button. 4. Select Cutter Maintenance and press the right arrow button. 5.
8. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen the screw holding the cutter in place. 9. Carefully remove the cutter from the product. Warning: Keep the cutter out of the reach of children. The blade is sharp and can cause injury. 10. Align the pin on the new cutter with the hole in the product and insert it into your product.
11. Tighten the cutter screw securely. 12. Align the cutter cover as shown and press the top corner until it clicks into place. Note: If you removed the optional SpectroProofer, reinstall it. See the instructions that came with the SpectroProofer for details on installing it. 13. Press the OK button. The cutter moves back to the home position.
Moving or Transporting the Product Follow the instructions in these sections to prepare and move the printer, and set it back up after moving it. Moving the Product Short Distances Moving the Product Long Distances Moving the Product Short Distances If you need to move the product a short distance, such as within the same building, you can roll the product on its casters. Caution: During transportation and storage, follow these guidelines: • Do not roll the product on angled or uneven surfaces.
7. Unlock the front casters. 8. Carefully roll the product to its new location. 9. Lock the front casters. Parent topic: Moving or Transporting the Product Related tasks Removing Roll Paper Storing the Paper Basket Moving the Product Long Distances If you need to move the product a long distance or ship it, you should remove the product from its stand.
Caution: During transportation and storage, leave the ink cartridges installed to prevent drying out the print head. 1. Turn off the product. 2. Unplug the power cable. 3. Disconnect any connected cables. 4. Remove any paper from the product. 5. Close the roll paper cover. 6. Remove the paper basket. 7. If applicable, remove the optional Auto Take-Up Reel and SpectroProofer. 8. Lock the front casters.
9. Remove the two wing nuts and washers securing the product to the stand and keep them in a safe place.
10. Lift the product using the hand grips as shown. Warning: Four or more people are required to lift the product. Caution: Keep the printer level while moving it. 11. If you are shipping the product, repack it in the original box using the packing materials that came with the product. When the product reaches its new location, re-assemble it using the instructions in the Setup guide.
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 Paper Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Where to Get Help Product Status Messages You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages on the LCD screen. LCD screen message Condition/solution Ink Cartridge Error The ink cartridges have a problem.
LCD screen message Condition/solution Paper Load Error The loaded paper is not detected by the printer. Check the following: No paper detected. • If you are using roll paper, remove and reload the roll paper. Cut the edge of the roll paper straight horizontally. Cut off any jagged or folded sections of paper. • If you are using poster board or a cut sheet, remove and reload the paper. Make sure the paper is loaded straight and is not skewed.
LCD screen message Condition/solution F/W Install Error The firmware updated did not install. Firmware update failed. Turn off the printer, wait for awhile, and turn on the printer again. Then run the firmware update file again. Restart the printer. If the message still appears, contact Epson for support. Command Error The printer driver sent an invalid or incorrect command to the printer. Check driver settings. Press the pause/cancel button and select Job Cancel.
LCD screen message Condition/solution HDD Error The inserted hard drive is not formatted or is formatted for another printer. HDD used for another printer needs to be formatted. Continue? You must format an optional internal print server that has been used with another printer before using it with your product. Select the Format Hard Disk setting in the Administrator Menu. Storage Error The optional internal print server cannot store the current print job.
LCD screen message Condition/solution Checking hard disk Data on the optional internal print server is currently being checked. If the results of the check show that data restoration is necessary, the optional internal print server will start the restoration process. This may take up to 20 minutes. If the optional internal print server cannot restore the data, the Format Hard Disk option appears on the LCD screen. Format the optional internal print server to continue using it.
LCD screen message Condition/solution SpectroProofer Error See the SpectroProofer documentation for details on the displayed error code. See documentation for how to solve the problem. (error code) Maintenance Request Replace Part Soon/Replace Part Now 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 persists until you replace the requested part.
Where to Get Help Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Media Handling Using the Auto Take-up Reel 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.
Nothing Prints Cannot Print Over a Network Print Head Moves But Nothing Prints Red Light Shines Inside the Printer Parent topic: Solving Problems 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.
• 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 Related references Network Setup Menu Settings Interface Specifications Print Head Moves But Nothing Prints If the print head is moving and nothing prints, try these solutions: • Print a nozzle check pattern.
Paper Feeding Problems If you have problems feeding paper, try these solutions: • Make sure paper is loaded in the correct orientation. Load cut sheets vertically. • For best results, follow these guidelines: • Use new, smooth, high-quality paper that is not damp, curled, creased, old, too thin, or too thick. • Follow any special loading instructions that came with the paper. • If roll paper does not feed, cut the end straight across and uncurl it by rolling it backward, if necessary. Then reload the paper.
2. Cut the paper above the paper feed slot.
3. Check that the pause/cancel light is not flashing and press the 4. Rewind the roll paper. 191 load paper button.
5. Open the front cover. Caution: Do not touch the ribbon cable inside the printer. 6. Carefully move the print head away from the paper jam.
Caution: Do not touch the print head unless you are removing a paper jam. Touching the print head may cause a static shock that damages the printer.
7. Remove the jammed paper. 8. Close the front cover. 9. Turn the printer off and back on again. 10. Cut the edge of the roll paper straight horizontally, then reload the roll paper. Note: Make sure to cut off any jagged or folded sections of paper.
Cut Sheet Paper Jam Problems If cut sheet paper has jammed in the printer, follow the steps here to clear the jam. 1. Open the front cover. Caution: Do not touch the ribbon cable inside the printer.
2. Carefully move the print head to the opposite side of the printer from the paper jam. Caution: Do not touch the print head unless you are removing a paper jam. Touching the print head may cause a static shock that damages the printer.
3. Remove the jammed paper. 4. Close the front cover. 5. Turn the printer off and back on again. 6. Reload the paper, making sure it is not skewed.
Paper Does Not Collect in the Basket or is Creased If paper does not collect correctly in the paper basket, try these solutions: • If paper does not collect in the basket, gently press on the paper basket as paper is ejected from the printer. This prevents the paper from catching on the basket. • If the paper folds after cutting, set the Auto Cut setting to Off. Cut the paper manually while supporting the print. • If the paper creases and does not collect in the basket, close the basket and resume printing.
Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related references Administrator Menu Settings Overall Print Quality is Poor If you notice that your print quality is uneven, too light, too dark, or there are lines in the print (banding), try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • Make sure you are using genuine Epson ink cartridges.
Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Related references Print Quality Options - Windows Color Management Options - Windows Output Resolution Settings - OS X Advanced Color Settings - OS X Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Creating Paper Configurations Lines Are Misaligned You may see vertical lines in the (bi-directional) print output.
• If you are using non-Epson media, make sure you create a custom paper configuration for the media. • Make sure the Paper Size Check setting is set to On, or the printer may print outside the edges of the loaded paper and smear ink on the back of the print. • Depending on the print density and type of paper you are using, the ink may take a while to dry. Do not stack the prints until the ink is completely dry.
Too Much Ink is Consumed If your printer is consuming too much ink during printing, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct Media Type setting in the printer driver that matches the paper you loaded in the printer. The amount of ink used during printing is controlled by the Media Type setting. • Lower the density of ink in the Paper Configuration menu in the printer driver.
Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink, paper, and accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, visit proimaging.epson.com (U.S.) or epson.ca (Canada), or call 800-GOEPSON (800-463-7766).
Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site for information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal.
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. OS X version OS X 10.11.x, 10.10.x, 10.9.x, 10.8.x, 10.7.x CPU Core 2 Duo 3.
Cut sheet paper Size A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm]) 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) A2 (16.5 × 23.4 inches [594 × 841 mm]) A1 (23.4 × 33.1 inches [594 × 841 mm]) A0 (33.1 × 44 inches [841 × 1189 mm])* Super A0 (36 × 50.9 inches [914 × 1292 mm])* Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Legal (8.
(914 mm) long SC-P8000/SC-P9000: Non-standard sizes between 7.2 inches (182 mm) and 44 inches (1118 mm) wide, and between 11.7 inches (297 mm) and 62.2 inches (1580 mm) long Thickness 0.003 to 0.06 inches (0.08 to 1.5 mm) Thick paper: 0.02 to 0.06 inches (0.5 to 1.5 mm) Roll paper Core size 2 inches (51 mm) and 3 inches (76 mm) Outer diameter 2-inch core: up to 4.1 inches (103 mm) 3-inch core: up to 5.
Cut sheet paper Note: When printing borderless, the left and right margins are 0. 1 Left/right/bottom margin: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Top margin: 0.55 inch (14 mm) minimum 3 SC-P6000/SC-P7000: Printable width: 10 inches (254 mm) to 24 inches (610 mm) SC-P8000/SC-P9000: Printable width: 10 inches (254 mm) to 44 inches (1118 mm) 4 Printable length: 11 inches (279 mm) to 62.
Roll paper Note: Margins may change depending on the Roll Paper Margin setting that you select. The numbers below are the default settings. When printing with the left and right borderless setting, the left and right margins are 0. When printing with the borderless on all sides setting, all margins are 0. 1 Bottom margin: 0.59 inch (15 mm) minimum* 2 Left margin: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 3 Top margin: 0.59 inch (15 mm) minimum* 4 Right margin: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 5 Printable length: 0.
** The maximum printable length using the Epson driver is 49.2 feet (15 m). To print longer images, you need to use third-party banner printing software. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly. The cartridges included with the printer are designed for printer setup and not for resale.
Temperature In transit (unopened): –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C) Storage: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Ink freezes at 5 °F (–15 °C) Ink thaws and is usable after 4 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related references Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers Dimension Specifications Height 48 inches (1218 mm) Width SC-P8000/SC-P9000: 73.4 inches (1864 mm) SC-P6000/SC-P7000: 53.4 inches (1356 mm) Depth SC-P8000/SC-P9000: Paper basket closed: 26.
Electrical Specifications Power supply rating 100 to 240 V Input voltage range 90 to 264 V Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5/60.5 Hz Rated current 2A Power consumption SC-P8000/SC-P9000: Printing: 75 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: 19 W Sleep mode: 2.0 W Power off mode: 0.5 W or less SC-P6000/SC-P7000: Printing: 65 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: 19 W Sleep mode: 2.0 W Power off mode: 0.
Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH (non-condensing) Operating (recommended): 45 to 60% RH Storage: 5 to 85% RH Parent topic: Technical Specifications Interface Specifications USB Interface Hi-Speed USB-Compatible with the Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0 Network Interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX /1000BASE-T Parent topic: Technical Specifications Safety and Approvals Specifications United States Safety: UL60950-1 EMC: FCC part 15 Subpart B class B Canada Safety: CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site for information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal. Important Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement Open Source Software License Trademarks Copyright Notice Important Safety Instructions Before using your Epson product, read and follow these safety instructions.
• If you use an extension cord with the 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 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.
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. • Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges; there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
Parent topic: Important Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
model of this printer product. If you desire to receive the source code above, please contact Epson support. You shall comply with the license terms of each open source software program. 3) The open source software programs are WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the license agreements of each open source software program here for more details.
Bonjour License This printer product includes the open source software program "Bonjour" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "Bonjour". Net-SNMP license This printer product includes the open source software program "Net-SNMP" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "Net-SNMP".
We provide the source code of the Bonjour Programs pursuant to the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product. If you desire to receive the source code of the Bonjour Programs, contact Epson support. You can redistribute Bonjour Programs and/or modify it under the terms of the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version.
(b) any new file or other representation of computer program statements that contains any part of Covered Code. 1.
(b) You must duplicate, to the extent it does not already exist, the notice in Exhibit A in each file of the Source Code of all Your Modifications, and cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that You changed the files and the date of any change; and (c) If You Externally Deploy Your Modifications, You must make Source Code of all Your Externally Deployed Modifications either available to those to whom You have Externally Deployed Your Modifications, or publicly available.
6. Additional Terms. You may choose to offer, and to charge a fee for, warranty, support, indemnity or liability obligations and/or other rights consistent with the scope of the license granted herein ("Additional Terms") to one or more recipients of Covered Code. However, You may do so only on Your own behalf and as Your sole responsibility, and not on behalf of Apple or any Contributor.
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY REMEDY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. In no event shall Apple's total liability to You for all damages (other than as may be required by applicable law) under this License exceed the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00). 10. Trademarks.
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.
Les parties ont exigé que le présent contrat et tous les documents connexes soient rédigés en anglais. EXHIBIT A. "Portions Copyright © 1999-2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This file contains Original Code and/or Modifications of Original Code as defined in and that are subject to the Apple Public Source License Version 2.0 (the 'License'). You may not use this file except in compliance with the License. Please obtain a copy of the License at http://www.opensource.apple.
3. Altered versions--including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, versions with modified or added functionality, and dynamic, shared, or static library versions not from Info-ZIP--must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original source or, if binaries, compiled from the original source.
accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
