User's Guide CMP0011-01 EN
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Contents Contents Removing the Take-up Roll (SC-F7100 Series) ................................... Media Loading (SC-F7000 Series). . . . . . . . . . Removing the Take-up Roll (SC-F7000 Series) ................................... Before Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media (Print Media Settings). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parameters Stored in Media Setting Banks. . . .
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Contents The Print Logs Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Printer Status Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Network Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Preference Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Reset All Settings Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 . 99 100 100 101 Help for Users in India. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Help for Users in the Philippines. . . . . . . . . . .
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock. Introduction ❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. Important Safety Instructions ❏ 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.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ SC-F7100 Series (model K191A) has two power systems. There is a risk of electric shock unless the two power cables are unplugged during the maintenance. c Important: Note: When handling the ink packs Important must be followed to avoid damage to this product. Notes contain useful or additional information on the operation of this product. ❏ Keep ink packs out of the reach of children and do not drink.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Printer Parts Front (SC-F7100 Series) A Maintenance cover (left) Open this cover to clean the area around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer. U “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 73 B After heater The after heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing. U “Heating & Drying(SC-F7100 Series only)” on page 58 C Media guide bar The media guide bar maintains tension to prevent the media sagging as it is taken up.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction E Roll core holder Place the used roll core for media take-up on these holders. There are two supports: one on the left and one on the right. U “Media Loading (SC-F7100 Series)” on page 42 F Roll core holder locking screw The locking screws keep the roll core holders in place once they have been attached to the roll core. There are two supports: one on the left and one on the right.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction R Ink tank Holds ink used for printing. S Slider U “Slider” on page 13 T Lock lever Raise the lock lever to unlock the slider for removal when replacing the chip unit. Always lower the lock lever into the locked position after inserting the slider. U Chip unit check lamp This lamp turns on when a message related to the chip unit is displayed. On : Check the contents of the error on the control panel’s screen and deal with the error.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Front (SC-F7000 Series) A Maintenance cover (left) Open this cover to clean the area around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer. U “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 73 B Eject guide Media is ejected along this guide. C Roll core holder Place the used roll core for media take-up on these holders. There are two supports: one on the left and one on the right.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction H Manualswitch Use this switch to select the manual take-up direction. The selected option takes effect when the Auto switch is in the Off position. I Casters There are two casters on each leg. Once installation is complete, the front casters should be kept locked while the printer is in use. If the stand fixing screw is lowered too much, the caster rises off the floor. Do not use the printer when a caster is off the floor.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction U USB port Connects the USB cable. V Maintenance cover (right) Open this cover to perform maintenance around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer. U “Maintenance Around the Print Head” on page 71 W Media loading lever After loading media, lower the media loading lever to keep the media in place. Raise the lever to release the media prior to removal. X Alert lamp This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Slider LAN port A Slider Attach the chip unit included with the ink pack before refilling the ink. U “Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills” on page 81 A RJ-45 connector Connects the LAN cable. Use a shielded twisted pair cable (category 5 or higher). B Ink inlet cover Open this cover to refill the ink tank with ink. B Data lamp (orange) Indicates the network connection status and data receive status by flashing and/or turning on.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Inside Dirt on any of the following parts may reduce print quality. Regularly clean or exchange these parts as described in the chapters listed in the reference sections below. A Print head The print head prints by moving left and right while emitting ink. Cleaning may be required depending on the status.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction F Wiper cleaner The wiper cleaner removes ink from the wiper. It is a consumable; replacement may be required depending on the status. U “Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner” on page 78 G Caps Except during printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them drying out. Cleaning may be required depending on the status. U “How to Clean” on page 72 H Wiper The wiper removes ink from the print head nozzles.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction D Lift lever If the media to be mounted on the roll holders seems heavy, use these levers to raise the media effortlessly to the level of the roll holders. There are two supports: one on the left and one on the right. E Loading guide Media is loaded along this guide. F Roll support Rest media on these supports before placing it on the roll holders. There are two supports: one on the left and one on the right.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction D Display Displays the printer's status, menus, error messages, and so on. U “Understanding the Display” on page 18 Control panel E Menu button Press this button to display menus. U “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 86 F y button (back button) Press this button to exit to the previous menu when options are displayed.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction J button SC-F7100 Series Pressing this button displays the Heating & Drying menu, where you can adjust the Heater Temperature. Understanding the Display The illustration shows the display for the SC-F7100 Series. U “The Media Setup Menu” on page 91 SC-F7000 Series Pressing this button when menus are displayed closes the menus and returns the printer to ready status.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction D Media info ❏ 1 Status indicators The chip unit status is indicated as follows. From left to right, this display shows the selected media, platen gap, media width, and media remaining. : No error. Ready to print. ❏ If a media setting bank number created with this printer is selected as the print media, the number (from 1 to 30) will be displayed. When RIP Settings is selected, 0 will be displayed. : An error occurred.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction 1 Status indicators The status of the Waste Ink Bottle is shown as follows. Features : No error. The indicator changes to show the amount of space available. This wide-format color ink jet printer supports roll media 1626 mm (64 inches) in width. The main features of this printer are described below. : The Waste Ink Bottle is almost full. Ready a new Waste Ink Bottle. Realizing High Productivity : The Waste Ink Bottle is full.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction E-Mail Error/Warning Notification The EpsonNet Config with Web Browser system built into the printer’s network interface offers e-mail notification. Once configured for e-mail notification, the printer will send errors and warnings to selected e-mail addresses, ensuring peace of mind when the printer is left unmanned during overnight operation and in other similar situations.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Do not bend or tug the waste ink tube. Ink could spill inside or around the printer. ❏ As well as being expended during printing, ink is used during head cleaning and other maintenance required to keep the print head in working order. ❏ We recommend performing maintenance on the following components as required. Failure to perform appropriate maintenance will shorten print head life.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Close all covers before placing the printer in storage. If you are not using the printer for a long time, put an anti-static cloth or cover on the printer to prevent dust. The print head nozzles are very small, and they can become clogged easily if fine dust gets on the print head, and you may not be able to print properly. ❏ Do not place items on the ink tank or subject the ink tank to strong impacts. The ink tank could be detached.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Make sure printouts are completely dry before folding or stacking. If the printouts are stacked or taken up without being dried sufficiently, the print surface may be damaged. ❏ Avoid direct sunlight. ❏ To prevent discoloration, display and store prints as instructed in the documentation supplied with the media.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Using the Supplied Software Contents of the Software Disc The following applications are available on the supplied software disc. Install as required. For information about these applications, see the Network Guide (pdf) or the on-line help for the application in question. Note: ❏ The supplied disc does not contain printer drivers. A software RIP is required for printing.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Uninstalling Software Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 c ❏Important: Log in to an “Computer administrator” Launch EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 after confirming that the printer displays Ready. A The application can be launched using either of the following two methods. ❏ ❏ B account (an account with administrator privileges). Double-click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 icon on the desktop.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Basic Operations c ❏Important: Load media immediately before printing. The pressure rollers may crease media left in the printer. The media may also become wavy or curled, causing jams or resulting in the media coming into contact with the print head. Loading and Exchanging Media ❏ The loading method depends on your printer. Choose the method suited to your printer. ❏ Do not place exposed media directly on the floor.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Loading Media (SC-F7100 Series) c IfImportant: the right holder handle shaft is not visible, rotate the handle as shown in the illustration below until it stops. The media cannot be properly loaded if the handle shaft is not visible. This section describes the methods to load media. !Caution: ❏ The after heater may be hot; observe all necessary precautions. Failure to observe the necessary precautions could result in burns.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations G Note: Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the Customize Settings menu matches how the media is rolled. Roll Type defaults to Printable Side Out. Be sure to select Printable Side In after loading media rolled printable side in. If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is less than 140 mm, lift it up by your hands, and set it to the roll holder as described in Step 5.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations I Tighten the roll holder fixing screw until the screw no longer turns to fix the roll holder in place. Important: c Once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle any further. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the roll holder. If part A is still visible even after the handle has been turned fully, rewind the handle. Loosen the roll holder fixing screw on the right side, and then restart from Step 8.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Note: Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left roll holder. O Go to the front of the printer and open the front cover. P Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever. Q Pull the media straight forward to the leading edge of the after heater. R Close the front cover.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations S V Rewind the leading edge of the media to the front cover. For media with the printable side out, press the u button. For media with the printable side in, press the d button. Attach the media holding plates. First, position the plates so that the edges of the media are at the centers of the round holes. Confirm that the paper was fed straight with the media straight and taut.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations W After loading the media, proceed to Viewing and Changing Media Settings. Align the white lines of the plates with the white lines of the platen and push the plates down to lock them in place and keep them from lifting. U “Viewing and Changing Media Settings” on page 39 Loading Media (SC-F7000 Series) This section describes the methods to load media. !Caution: Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Note: Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the Customize Settings menu matches how the media is rolled. Roll Type defaults to Printable Side Out. Be sure to select Printable Side In after loading media rolled printable side in. c IfImportant: the right holder handle shaft is not visible, rotate the handle as shown in the illustration below until it stops. The media cannot be properly loaded if the handle shaft is not visible.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations G I Raise the lift lever on the right side of the printer to lift the media into position, then firmly insert the roll holder. Tighten the roll holder fixing screw until the screw no longer turns to fix the roll holder in place. If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is less than 140 mm, lift it up by your hands, and set it to the roll holder as described in Step 5.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Important: c Once part A is hidden, do not turn the Note: Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left roll holder. handle any further. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the roll holder. Printable Side Out If part A is still visible even after the handle has been turned fully, rewind the handle.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations O S Go to the front of the printer and open the front cover. Rewind the leading edge of the media to the front cover. For media with the printable side out, press the u button. For media with the printable side in, press the d button. Confirm that the paper was fed straight with the media straight and taut. P Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations V W Attach the media holding plates. First, position the plates so that the edges of the media are at the centers of the round holes. Align the white lines of the plates with the white lines of the platen and push the plates down to lock them in place and keep them from lifting. Important: c Always position the plates so that the edges of the media are at the centers of the round holes.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations ❏ Selected Media After loading the media, see the following section. Displays the parameters on which media settings are based as shown below. Viewing and Changing Media Settings RIP Settings: Media settings are based on those in the RIP. The control panel displays the following information once the media is loaded. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX: Media settings are based on those stored in the printer in media settings bank No. 1.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations F The roll type selection screen appears. G If On is selected for Remaining Setup, you will be prompted to enter the length of the current media. Use the d/u buttons to choose a length between 1.0 and 999.5 m (15 and 3000 ft) and press the Z button. You can set in 0.5 m increments. Buttons that are used in the following settings Use the d/u buttons to select the roll type that matches the loaded roll and press the Z button.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Buttons that are used in the following settings A Confirm that the printer is ready to print. B Press the button and the Z button. The printer will feed the trailing edge of the printed media to a position over the cutter groove. C Remove the media holding plates. D Cut the media with the cutter. Pass the blade of the cutter down the cutting groove.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Removing Media !Caution: ❏ Be sure that your hands or hair do not get You can now remove the media from the roll holders. To remove the media, reverse the steps you followed to load it. caught in the Auto Take-up Reel Unit while it is in operation. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations C Attaching the roll core A Set the Auto switch to Off. Loosen the roll core holder locking screws and adjust the roll core holders so that the distance between the two is wider than the media. Center the roll supports between the roll holders. c IfImportant: the left roll core handle shaft is not visible, rotate the handle as shown in the illustration below until it stops.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations E Insert the roll core onto the right holder. F Confirm the following: the left roll core holder is fully inserted into the roll core, and the roll core and edges of the media are not misaligned. H Tighten the left roll core holder locking screw to fix the roll core holder in place. I Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Taking-up with printed side outU “Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Out” on page 47 C Flip the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core. D Confirm that the media is not loose. Take-up with the Printed Side Facing In A Pass the media through the front side of the media guide bar, and then attach the media to the take up roll core with tape.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations F c AsImportant: shown in the identified sections in the illustration below, if the tensions of the left and right edges of the media are different, the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly. If there is slack on one side, flip the to rewind the media, Manual switch to peel the tape, and then restart from Step 1. E Confirm that the edges of media taken up on the roll core are not misaligned.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Out A C Flip the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core. D Confirm that the media is not loose. Pass the media through the front side of the media guide bar, and then attach the media to the take up roll core with tape. In the order shown in the illustration, tape the media to the take up roll core.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations F c AsImportant: shown in the identified sections in the Set the Auto switch to . illustration below, if the tensions of the left and right edges of the media are different, the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly. If there is slack on one side, flip the to rewind the media, Manual switch to peel the tape, and then restart from Step 1. E Confirm that the edges of media taken up on the roll core are not misaligned.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations A B Set the Auto switch to Off. E Loosen the left roll core holder locking screw and remove the roll core holder. F Lower the roll onto the roll support. G To prevent the media from sliding off the roll, support the roll at its right end. H Loosen the right roll core holder locking screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll. Cut the media and roll the cut end onto the take-up reel.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations I Lower the roll onto the roll support. c ❏Important: Do not use a roll core with a deformed interior. If the roll core holder slips, the media may be taken up incorrectly. ❏ We recommend using a take-up roll core with the same width as the media. If a take-up roll core of a different width is used, the take-up roll core may bend, and the media will be taken up incorrectly.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations B E Loosen the roll core holder locking screws and adjust the roll core holders so that the distance between the two is wider than the media. Insert the left holder into the roll core. Slide the holder in until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted. Center the roll supports between the roll holders. C Align the right roll core holder with the right edge of the media and tighten the locking screw.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations C Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Out A Flip the Auto switch to Off, and then press and hold the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core. Attach the media to the take up roll core with tape. In the order shown in the illustration, tape the media to the take up roll core. When attaching in the center, attach using tape while pulling the center of the media straight.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations D Set the Auto switch to F . Confirm that the media is attached without deformation. As shown in the identified sections in the illustration below, if the tensions of the left and right edges of the media are different, the media cannot be taken up correctly. If there is slack on one side, repeat from Step 1. Note: As shown in the illustration below, you can confirm differences in tension by lightly tapping on both edges of the media.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations C Take-up with the Printed Side Facing In A Flip the Auto switch to Off, and then press and hold the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core. Attach the media to the take up roll core with tape. In the order shown in the illustration, tape the media to the take up roll core. When attaching in the center, attach using tape while pulling the center of the media straight.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations D Set the Auto switch to F . Confirm that the media is attached without deformation. As shown in the identified sections in the illustration below, if the tensions of the left and right edges of the media are different, the media cannot be taken up correctly. If there is slack on one side, repeat from Step 1. Note: As shown in the illustration below, you can confirm differences in tension by lightly tapping on both edges of the media.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations !Caution: ❏ Because the media is heavy, it should not be F Loosen the right roll core holder locking screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll. G Lower the roll onto the roll support. carried by one person. When loading or removing the media, use at least two persons. ❏ Perform the following procedure to properly remove the take-up roll. Injury may occur if the take-up roll falls.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations *1: Displayed for SC-F7100 Series only; *2: Displayed for SC-F7000 Series only Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media (Print Media Settings) For more information on these items, see U “The Media Setup Menu” on page 91 A variety of media settings can be optimized for the current media and stored in the printer.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Setting Name Head Alignment Name the media setting bank. Using distinctive names makes it easier to select banks for use. Select Head Alignment to realign the print head when print results seem grainy or out of focus. A Select Setting Name and press the Z button. For Head Alignment, you need to check the pattern and enter the optimum adjustment value for alignment. B Use the d/u buttons to display letters and symbols.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations (2) Use the d/u buttons to set the drying time. Drying (SC-F7000 Series only) When you want to maintain a constant drying time even when the print width changes, set the following value in accordance with the media width. Allows you to set the drying time per pass. A Use the d/u buttons to select Drying and press the Z button. A: Drying time (seconds) B Select Drying Time Per Pass and press the Z button.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations B Use the d/u buttons to select the desired setting and press the Z button. A Use the d/u buttons to select Tension Measurement and press the Z button. For faster printing, select Data Width. B Use the d/u buttons to select the desired setting and press the Z button. C After finishing the configuration, press the Z button. D Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations (4) Press the y button twice to return to the customize settings menu. Selecting Manual (1) Select Manual and press the Z button. (2) Use the d/u buttons to set the recommended value. Media Tension (SC-F7000 Series only) (3) After finishing the configuration, press the Z button. We recommend setting Media Tension to the value below that complies the width of the loaded media. The value depends on the Tension Measurement setting.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations A Use the d/u buttons to select Feed Speed and press the Z button. B Use the d/u buttons to choose a value. B Use the d/u buttons to select the desired setting and press the Z button. C After finishing the configuration, press the Z button. C After finishing the configuration, press the Z button. D Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations ❏ Pull the media to the prescribed position before performing Head Alignment. Correct adjustment may not be possible if the media is not pulled sufficiently because the condition of the leading edge of the media may worsen due to waves or other issues. H The printer will print a test pattern. When printing is complete, the media will automatically be fed to a position where the pattern is clearly visible. Cut the media if necessary.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations K ❏ When Media Suction has been changed. Select the numbers for all colors and press Z. *1: SC-F7100 Series only; *2: SC-F7000 Series only Note: To rewind the media, press the u button. Stop rewinding before the media is past the cutter groove (on the pressure roller side). ❏ Pull the media to the prescribed position before performing Feed Adjustment.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations D Use the d/u buttons to select Customize Settings and press the Z button. E Use the d/u buttons to select a media setting bank number between 1 and 30 and then press the Z button. K Use the l/r buttons to select the number of #1 and press the Z button. Use the l/r buttons to select the number of #2 and press the Z button. L Note that any settings already saved in the printer will be overwritten.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Printable area The gray area in the illustration below shows the printable area. The arrow indicates the feed direction. A B positions vary with the option selected for Media Size Check, as shown below. A (right edge of media) On selected for Media Size Check: The right edge of the media. Off selected for Media Size Check: Right edge reference position *1 B (left edge of media) On selected for Media Size Check: The left edge of the media.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations *1 The guide for the right edge reference position is the after heater or the longest mark of the label on the eject guide. *2 When media holding plates are attached, within 5mm of the left and right edges of the media is recognized as the media edge. For example, if the Side Margin is set to 5mm, the actual margin is 10mm. Note that if the media holding plates are attached incorrectly, this value fluctuates.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Maintenance E Clean the pressure rollers. F Clean the media holding plates and platen. Remove particles of paper and dust from the pressure rollers using a soft-bristled brush. Daily Maintenance To maintain print quality, perform the following inspection and cleaning before starting work each day. Cleaning the Platen, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates !Caution: ❏ The after heater may be hot; observe all necessary precautions.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Checking for clogged nozzles Buttons that are used in the following settings We recommend that you check the nozzles for clogs each time you print to ensure quality results. Ways to Check for Clogs There are two ways to check for clogs. ❏ Print Nozzle Pattern At specified intervals, the printer prints a test pattern at the start of normal printing.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Cleaning Cycle Always remove clogs from the nozzles of all colors before resuming use. If clogged nozzles (including clogged nozzles for colors that are not used) remain when printing after resuming use, the clogs can no longer be removed. E Head cleaning is performed automatically at selected intervals of 1 to 10 pages. U “Printer Setup Menu” on page 96 The menus close when printing is complete.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance D ❏ Mask (available in the market) Choose the nozzle arrays to be cleaned. ❏ Use the d/u buttons to choose the nozzle arrays with faint or missing segments in the nozzle check pattern and press the Z button. ❏ After selecting the arrays you wish to clean, select Proceed and press the Z button. Protects your mouth and nose from ink. ❏ A Maintenance Kit (consumable) Contains gloves, cleaning sticks, wiper, and wiper cleaner.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Touch a metallic object before starting work to discharge any static electricity. How to Clean To preserve print quality and ensure good results, clean around the print head as suggested below. ❏ When colors in the printout are faint or missing even after head has been cleaned. ❏ When the printout is smudged. Clean the parts in the following order.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance B Cleaning Around the Print Head Inspect the area around the print head and remove any ink stains as described below. A Ink spatters on the base of the print head can be removed using a clean room wiper (available in the market). Use a cleaning stick to wipe the locations of A and B. Important: c Use a narrow cleaning stick to clean between the nozzles.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Cleaning Wiper and Caps A Clean the front and back of the wiper with a cleaning stick. B Remove the wiper. C Clean the front and back of the wiper with a cleaning stick. D Clean the bottom of the wiper with a cleaning stick. Holding the wiper by the attachment point, tilt it left and lift it out. If the attachment points do not require cleaning, clean the wiper as shown below and proceed to Step 7.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance E G Clean the attachment points with a cleaning stick. Clean the area around the outside of the caps with a cleaning stick. Important: c Do not touch the insides of the caps. Failure to observe this precaution could deform the affected parts. F Return the wiper when cleaning is complete. Place on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance B D Remove the wiper cleaner. Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer. Return the wiper cleaner that was removed in Step 2 to its original position. Place on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click. E Close both maintenance covers and press the Z button. The menus will close when the print head returns to its normal position. Disposing of Waste Ink C Clean the area shown in the illustration.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance !Caution: ❏ Store waste ink in a location out of reach of c IfImportant: you replace the Waste Ink Bottle before being children. ❏ prompted by a message, always clear the waste ink counter. Otherwise, the replacement interval for the Waste Ink Bottle will no longer be notified correctly from the next message. Wear protective eyewear, gloves, and a mask when performing maintenance.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance B Remove the Waste Ink Bottle from the Waste Ink Bottle holder. c ❏Important: Be sure to confirm that the waste ink tube is inserted in the mouth of the waste ink bottle. Ink will spill onto the surrounding area if the tube is not inserted in the bottle. ❏ D You will need the lid for the Waste Ink Bottle when disposing of waste ink. Keep the lid in a safe place; do not throw it out. Lower the stopper.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Buttons that are used in the following settings A Confirm that the printer is on and press #. B Use the d/u buttons to select Head Maintenance and press the Z button. C Press the Z button to move the print head to the cleaning position. D Open the right maintenance cover. E Remove the wiper cleaner. F Insert a new wiper cleaner. Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer. The Maintenance menu will be displayed.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance G Remove the wiper. H Insert new wiper. K Holding the wiper by the attachment point, tilt it left and lift it out. Remove the cap on the wiping part of the wiper. Place on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click. I Press the Z button when the replacement procedure is complete. J Close the maintenance cover and press the Z button. 80 The menus will close when the print head returns to its normal position.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills !Caution: ❏ Store ink packs in a location out of reach of children. ❏ Time Period for Chip Unit Replacements and Ink Refills Wear protective eyewear, gloves, and a mask when performing maintenance. Should ink contact your skin or enter your eyes or mouth, take the following actions: If the Check Ink Levels message is displayed on the control panel, the chip unit needs to be replaced soon.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance A If the Check Ink Levels message is displayed on the control panel screen, check the ink level in the ink tank via the scale on the ink pack. B Lift the lock lever for the slider of the chip unit you intend to replace. C Insert a finger into the depression on the top of the slider and pull straight outward.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance E Attach the chip unit supplied with the new ink pack to the slider. G Shake the new ink pack as shown in the illustration horizontally for approximately 5 cm left and right for 5 seconds approximately 15 times. H Open the slider ink inlet cover. I Remove the ink inlet cap from the ink tank. Check to confirm that the color of the label on the slider matches the color of the label on the chip unit when installing.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance J Tear off the ink pack spout opening. Important: c 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 different ink tanks. This can cause messages from the remaining ink warning system to not be displayed properly. K L Put the ink inlet cap back on the ink tank. M Close the slider ink inlet cover. Fill the ink tank with the ink from the ink pack.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance 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. ❏ Print head ❏ Ink holder ❏ Damper kit ❏ Pump cap ❏ Ink supply tank The part life varies with operating conditions. Base the decision to replace the print head on the quality of the print results.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The menus are used as shown below.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu List The following items and parameters can be set and executed in the Menu. See the reference pages for more details on each item. Setting items: *1: SC-F7100 Series only; *2: SC-F7000 Series only. Menu Item Media Setup Media Remaining U “The Media Setup Menu” on page 91 Parameter Remaining Setup ON, OFF Length 1.0 to 999.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter 1 to 30 (media setting bank number) Setting Name Up to 22 half-size characters Feed Adjustment Manual Platen Gap 1.5, 2.0, 2.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter Printer Setup Side Margin(Right) 3 to 25mm (0.12 to 1.00inch) Side Margin(Left) 3 to 25mm (0.12 to 1.00inch) Print Start Position 0 to 800 mm (0.00 to 32.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Network Setup IP Address Setting U “The Network Setup Menu” on page 100 Parameter Auto - Panel IP: 000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255 SM: 000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255 DG: 000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Details of the Menu Setting items: *1: SC-F7100 Series only; *2: SC-F7000 Series only. The Media Setup Menu The Media Setup menu can be accessed directly by pressing the M button. is the default setting. Media Remaining Item Parameter Explanation Remaining Setup On Off Choose On to display and record, or Off to not display and not record, the amount of media remaining.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu RIP Settings Item Parameter Explanation Platen Gap 1.5 Change Platen Gap (the gap between the print head and the media) in the media settings selected in the software RIP. 2.0 2.5 The default setting for the SC-F7100 Series is 2.0. The default setting for the SC-F7000 Series is 1.5. The default setting is recommended in most circumstances. Raise the setting by 1 if printout is scratched or smudged. Select 2.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Auto - Manual 1 to 6 Use Auto is in most situations. If Media Size Check is not On when Auto is set, the appropriate tension is not applied because the media width cannot be detected. Take-up Tension*1 If Media Size Check is Off, set Take-up Tension to Manual and then set the recommended value for the media width.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Off Set the after heater temperature. Heating & Drying*1 Heater Temperature 30 to 55 °C Drying Time Per Pass 0 to 10 sec The default Heater Temperature is 55 °C. Select the time the print head pauses to allow drying after each pass. Choose from values between 0.0 and 10.0 seconds.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Tension Measurement Periodically Choose Periodically or Every Page to have the printer automatically monitor and adjust media tension during printing for optimal results, Off to disable automatic tension adjustment. Every Page OFF*2 Periodically is recommended in most circumstances.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Feed Speed Auto*1 The default setting for the SC-F7100 Series is Auto. The default setting for the SC-F7000 Series is Lv2. The manufacturer default set value is recommended in most circumstances. Set Lv1 if thin media is creased or torn or sticks together or horizontal lines appear during printing. Note that the speed does not change when a large number (of passes) was selected.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Media Skew Check On When skewed media is detected, the printer will either stop printing and display an error (On) or continue printing (Off). On is recommended in most circumstances, as skewed media may cause the printer to jam. Off Print Nozzle Pattern Off 1 to 10 pages Choose the frequency with which the printer prints a nozzle test pattern: never (Off) or once every 1 to 10 pages.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu The Maintenance Menu The Maintenance menu can be accessed directly by pressing the # button. Item Parameter Explanation Nozzle Check Print A nozzle pattern will be printed. Inspect the pattern visually and perform head cleaning if you detect faint or missing colors.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu The Print Logs Menu These items are used to track consumables. Item Parameter Explanation Print Job Log Sheet Print You can print the job information saved in the printer (up to 10 jobs). The information includes the amount of media and ink used in each job, making it easier to track the use of consumables. Notes on ink consumption This is a simple tool for estimating ink consumption for a given print job.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu The Network Setup Menu is the default setting. Item Parameter Explanation Auto - Panel IP: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Choose whether IP addresses are obtained automatically (Auto) using DHCP or manually (Panel). If Panel is selected, enter an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address. Contact your system administrator for detailed information. IP Address Setting SM: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX DG: XXX.XXX.XXX.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Unit: Length m Choose the units of length used in the control panel display and when printing test patterns. ft/in Unit: Temperature*1 °C Choose the temperature units used in the control panel display. F Alert Sound Setting On Off Alert Lamp Setting On Enable (On) or disable (Off) the buzzer that sounds when an error occurs.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Problem Solver When a Message is Displayed If one of the following messages is displayed, read and follow the instructions below. Messages What to do Prepare empty waste. The Waste Ink Bottle is getting full. Ready a new Waste Ink Bottle. U “Options and Consumable Products” on page 111 Chip Unit Error Chip unit not recognized. Reattach or replace. ❏ Remove and reinsert the chip unit.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Messages What to do Auto Take-up Reel Unit stopped. (This message is displayed for the SC-F7000 Series only.) Media is not correctly attached to the Auto Take-up Reel Unit. Press the W button and select Job Cancel to cancel printing. Flip the Auto switch on the Auto Take-up Reel Unit to Off, then flip it back and reattach the media to the Auto Take-up Reel Unit.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver You cannot print under the network environment. Troubleshooting You cannot print (because the printer does not work) o Ask your network administrator for the network settings. The printer does not turn on. o o Is there any problem with the electrical outlet? The printer has an error. Make sure your outlet works by connecting the power cable for another electric product. o The printer is not communicating with the computer.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Test Pattern Does Not Print Correctly o o The print quality declines when an old ink pack is used. Use a new ink pack. Use all the ink in the ink pack before the date printed on ink pack. Perform head cleaning. The nozzles may be clogged. Print a test pattern again after performing head cleaning.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver The print is not positioned properly on the media. o o Is the media wavy? Certain types of media may develop waves under some conditions (humidity and temperature) while installed in the printer. If a wave has developed, press the d button in the control panel to feed the media and avoid the affected area. We recommend that you lower the temperature and humidity to prevent waves developing.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver o B Is media being handled appropriately? If the following points are not observed when handling media, small amounts of dust and lint may stick to the media surface and cause in ink drops in the print results. ❏ If a media holding plate is not installed correctly, media feeding may be disturbed. See the following reference and reattach the media holding plates. Do not place exposed media directly on the floor.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Furthermore, store media as described in the manual accompanying the printer and load media in the printer just before printing. Media Media Is Creased If the problem is not resolved even when printing on sections without wrinkles or waviness, perform the following measure.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver o Is Media Suction set too high? Important: c Cease use of the printer if the media holding Reduce Media Suction. U “Media Suction” on page 59 plates are deformed. Continued use could damage the pressure rollers or print head. Contact your dealer or Epson Support. Printing does not stop when the roll ends o D Is Off selected for Tension Measurement? Periodically is recommended in most circumstances.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver H Remove any media that remains inside the printer. Others I Turn on the power to the printer and perform a nozzle check. The after heater turns off automatically Check the printed check pattern, and if there are any clogs, perform head cleaning. o U “Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 69 The after heater will turn off if no print job is received for some time and no error occurs.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Appendix Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumable products are available for use with your printer. (as of February 2014) For the latest information, see the Epson Web site. Important: c Refilling the ink tank with an ink pack not specified in this manual can damage the printer.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Supported Media Moving and Transporting the Printer The following media can be used with the printer. This section describes how to move and transport the product. Print quality is greatly affected by the type and quality of media used. Choose a media suited to the task at hand. For information on use, refer to the documentation supplied with the media or contact the manufacturer.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix E E Unlock the stand. Release the caster locks on the left and right legs and fully raise the stand fixing screws. Perform a nozzle check to check for clogged nozzles. U “Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 69 F Perform Head Alignment and check print quality. U “Head Alignment” on page 58 Transport Before transporting the printer, contact your dealer or Epson Support. F Removing and Attaching the Media Guide Bar Move the printer.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix 114 C Use a hexagon wrench (large) to rotate the two screws a couple of turns to loosen them. D Remove the left fixture.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix E Use a hexagon wrench (large) to remove a screw. F Use a hexagon wrench (large) to remove two screws. 115 G Use a hexagon wrench (large) to rotate the two screws a couple of turns to loosen them. H Remove the right fixture.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Attaching the Media Guide Bar C Use the hexagon wrench (large) to tighten and firmly secure the 2 screws. D Use the hexagon wrench (large) to tighten and firmly secure a screw. Parts used in the following operation A B Attach the right fixture. Use the hexagon wrench (large) to tighten and firmly secure the two screws that were provisionally secured.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix E G Attach the left fixture. Use the hexagon wrench (small) to tighten the four screws and secure the media guide bar. Important: c Attach the bar using 2 or more people. If the media guide bar falls, it may be deformed. Have 1 person hold the media guide bar when the screws are being secured. F Use the hexagon wrench (large) to tighten and firmly secure the two screws that were provisionally secured.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix H Perform parallel adjustment. Parallel adjustment After attaching the media guide bar, read the following section, and then proceed to parallel adjustment. In the following cases, perform parallel adjustment for the Media Feeding Unit and Auto Take-up Reel Unit.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Parallel adjustment using Tool A C On the rear side of the printer, use the large hexagon wrench to loosen the four fixing screws in the illustration. D Pass the left and right sides of film b from the rear to the front. Parts used in the following adjustment The SC-F7100 Series includes two types of hexagon wrenches. For parallel adjustment of the Media Feeding Unit, use the large hexagon wrench.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix E F As shown in the illustration, align Hole 1 of film b with the screws on the left and right edges of the loading guide, and then adhere it. If the film is being used for the first time, remove the protective film on the reverse side. As shown in the illustration, align Hole 2 and 4 of film b at the front of the printer with the screws on the left and right side of the after heater, and then adhere them.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix G H On the rear of the printer, loosen the roll holder fixing screws on the left and right sides. Next, tighten the roll holder fixing screw to align the left roll holder with the position of dotted line. c IfImportant: the right holder handle shaft is not visible, rotate the handle as shown in the illustration below until it stops. I Pass film a through the roll core. J Insert the roll core into the left roll holder.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix K Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted. L Pass film a from the rear to the front. M While checking at the front and rear of the printer, align film a with film b tightly. N ab a b 122 Attach a counterweight to film a. After film a stops swinging, record the value of the scale on the front side of the white line of the platen.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix O P At the front and rear of the printer, raise film a and move it so that it aligns with the right side of film b tightly. After film a stops swinging, check the scale where the front side of the white line of the platen passes. While checking the scale of film a at the front of the printer, make an adjustment on the rear side of the printer. If the adjustment screw is turned counterclockwise, the scale moves back.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix R At the front of the printer, remove the counterweight attached to film a. S Pull film a from the rear of the printer. Next, loosen the right roll holder fixing screw, and move away the roll holder. T Auto Take-up Reel Unit Remove the roll core. Next, proceed to the parallel adjustment of the Auto Take-up Reel Unit. 124 A Use the large hexagon wrench to loosen the four fixing screws on the front of the printer as shown in the illustration.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix c IfImportant: the left roll core handle shaft is not visible, D Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted. E Bring film a to the left side of film b. Pass the lead edge of film a between the media guide bar and after heater, and then insert it into the printer. F While checking at the front and rear of the printer, align film a with film b tightly. At the rear of the printer, attach a counterweight to film a.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix G I After film a stops swinging, record the value of the scale on the front side of the white line of the platen. While checking the scale of film a on the front side of the printer, use the large hexagon wrench for adjustment. If the adjustment screw is turned clockwise, the scale moves back. If the adjustment screw is turned counterclockwise, the scale moves towards you. One turn of the screw moves the line about 1 mm.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix K N At the rear of the printer, remove the counterweight attached to film a. At the front and rear of the printer, raise film a and move it so that it aligns with film b tightly. At the rear of the printer, attach a counterweight to film a. ab a b L Pull out film a from the printer. M Bring film a to the left side of film b. Pass the lead edge of film a by the front of the media guide bar and then insert it into the printer.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix P R At the front and rear of the printer, raise film a and move it so that it aligns with the right side of film b tightly. After film a stops swinging, check the scale where the front side of the white line of the platen passes. If the adjustment screw is turned counterclockwise, the scale moves back. If the adjustment screw is turned clockwise, the scale moves towards you. One turn of the screw moves the line about 1 mm.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix T U At the rear of the printer, remove the counterweight attached to film a. Pull out film a from the printer. Next, loosen the right roll core holder locking screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll. W Remove film a from the roll core. X Remove the left and right side of film b from the printer. Note: Store film a and b with the counterweight without creasing them.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix D Media Feeding Unit A Confirm that the printer is off. B Open the front cover and raise the media loading lever. Loosen the roll holder fixing screws and adjust the roll holders so that the distance between the two is wider than the roll core. c IfImportant: the right holder handle shaft is not visible, rotate the handle as shown in the illustration below until it stops.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix F Pass the adjustment paper through the roll core. Important: c Once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle any further. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the roll holder. I G Insert the roll core into the left roll holder. Insert the right roll holder into the roll core, and then tighten the roll holder fixing screw. H Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix J L At the front side of the printer, keep the adjustment paper taut, place a ruler on the front side of the white line on the platen, and then draw a line with a pen or other writing instrument. At the front side of the printer, keep the adjustment paper taut and check the positions of the white line on the platen and the line drawn in Step 10. If the drawn line and white line are misaligned as shown in the illustration below, proceed to Step 13.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix SC-F7100 Series N Use the hexagon wrench to tighten and firmly secure the 4 screws. O Pull out the adjustment paper from the printer, loosen the right roll holder fixing screw, and move away the roll holder. P Remove the roll core. SC-F7000 Series See the next item and proceed to the parallel adjustment of the Auto Take-up Reel Unit.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Auto Take-up Reel Unit c IfImportant: the left roll core handle shaft is not visible, The parallel adjustment method for the Auto Take-up Reel Unit depends on your printer. Choose the method suited to your printer. rotate the handle as shown in the illustration below until it stops.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix D F Insert the roll core into the right roll holder. Insert the left roll core holder into the roll core, and then tighten the roll core holder locking screw. Move the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm from the left edge of the roll core, and then insert it into the printer. Keep the adjustment paper taut, place a ruler on the front side of the white line on the platen, and then draw a line with a pen or other writing instrument.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix G H Pull out the adjustment paper, move it to a position 5 cm from the right edge of the roll core, and then insert it into the printer. Pass the lead edge of the adjustment paper between the after heater and media guide bar, and then insert it into the printer. Keep the adjustment paper taut and check the positions of the white line on the platen and the line drawn in Step 6.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix I While checking the state of the two lines on the front side of the printer, use the hexagon wrench (large) to adjust the screw so that the drawn line aligns with the position of the dotted line. K Pull out the adjustment paper from the printer. L Bring the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm from the left edge of the roll core. Pass the lead edge of the adjustment paper by the front of the media guide bar and then insert it into the printer.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix M N Keep the adjustment paper taut, place a ruler on the front side of the white line on the platen, and then draw a line with a pen or other writing instrument. 138 Pull out the adjustment paper. Bring the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm from the right edge of the roll core. Pass the lead edge of the adjustment paper by the front of the media guide bar and then insert it into the printer.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix O Q Keep the adjustment paper taut and check the positions of the white line on the platen and the line drawn in Step 13. If the drawn line and white line are misaligned as shown in the illustration to the right, proceed to Step 16. If they are aligned, proceed to Step 19. P While checking the state of the two lines, use the hexagon wrench (large) to adjust the screw so that the drawn line aligns with the position of the dotted line.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix S T Pull out the adjustment paper from the printer, loosen the left roll core holder locking screw, and remove the roll core holder. Remove the roll core. When using the SC-F7000 Series A Raise the tensioner up and set it near legs for this procedure. B Use a hexagon wrench to loosen the 4 screws.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix E F Insert the roll core into the right roll holder. Insert the left roll core holder into the roll core, and then tighten the roll core holder locking screw. Important: c Insert the left roll holder into the roll core until part A in the illustration below cannot be seen, and then tighten the roll holder locking screw. 141 Move the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm from the left edge of the roll core, and then insert it into the printer.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix G H Pull out the adjustment paper, move it to a position 5 cm from the right edge of the roll core, and then insert it into the printer. Keep the adjustment paper taut and check the positions of the white line on the platen and the line drawn in Step 6. If the drawn line and white line are misaligned as shown in the illustration below, proceed to Step 9. If they are aligned, proceed to Step 10.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix I While checking the state of the two lines on the front side of the printer, use the hexagon wrench to adjust the screw so that the drawn line aligns with the position of the dotted line. K Pull out the adjustment paper from the printer, loosen the left roll core holder locking screw, and remove the roll core holder. L Remove the roll core. If the drawn line is below the white line, rotate the adjustment screw clockwise.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix System Requirements Printer Specifications Power consumption Consult the documentation for your software RIP. SC-F7100 Series (total of #1 and #2) Printing: Approx. 460 W Ready mode: Approx. 330 W Specifications Table Sleep mode: Approx. 10 W Power off: 0.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Standards and Approvals Printer Specifications Dimension SC-F7100 Series Safety Storage (minimum) dimensions: 2620 (W) × 1013 (D) × 1311 (H) mm UL 60950-1 CSA C22.2 No.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Where To Get Help Where To Get Help Contacting Epson Support Technical Support Web Site Before Contacting Epson If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact Epson support services for assistance. If Epson support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Where To Get Help Help for Users in North America Help for Users in Europe Epson provides the technical support services listed below. Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact Epson support. Internet Support Help for Users in Australia Visit Epson’s support website at http://epson.com/ support and select your product for solutions to common problems.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Where To Get Help ❏ Sales enquiries and product information We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem. This information includes your Epson product documentation, type of computer, operating system, application programs, and any information you feel is required.
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SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 2.3 Distribution of Executable Versions. In addition, if You Externally Deploy Covered Code (Original Code and/or Modifications) in object code, executable form only, You must include a prominent notice, in the code itself as well as in related documentation, stating that Source Code of the Covered Code is available under the terms of this License with information on how and where to obtain such Source Code. 2.4 Third Party Rights.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 8. NO WARRANTY OR SUPPORT. The Covered Code may contain in whole or in part pre-release, untested, or not fully tested works. The Covered Code may contain errors that could cause failures or loss of data, and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies. You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Covered Code, or any portion thereof, is at Your sole and entire risk.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms (c) automatically without notice from Apple if You, at any time during the term of this License, commence an action for patent infringement against Apple; provided that Apple did not first commence an action for patent infringement against You in that instance. 12.2 Effect of Termination. Upon termination, You agree to immediately stop any further use, reproduction, modification, sublicensing and distribution of the Covered Code.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms EXHIBIT A. "Portions Copyright (c) 1999-2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This file contains Original Code and/or Modifications of Original Code as defined in and that are subject to the Apple Public Source License Version 2.0 (the 'License'). You may not use this file except in compliance with the License. Please obtain a copy of the License at http://www.opensource.apple.com/apsl/ and read it before using this file.
SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 3. Altered versions--including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, versions with modified or added functionality, and dynamic, shared, or static library versions not from Info-ZIP--must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original source or, if binaries, compiled from the original source.
