User's Guide CMP0055-00 EN
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 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-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Contents Contents Media Adjust (Manual). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing settings during printing. . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Heater Temperature and Drying Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Correcting Banding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking Details for the Remaining Amount of Ink and Wiper Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printable area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Contents Long-term Storage (Pre-storage Maintenance). . . Performing Pre-storage Maintenance. . . . . . . . Restarting use of the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning inside the front cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning pressure rollers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applying Grease to the Carriage Rod. . . . . . . . . . Location of Carriage Rod and Used Pad. . . . . . Greasing procedure for carriage rod A. . . . . . .
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction Introduction Printer Parts Front Section The illustration shows the SC-S60600 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 58 B Additional Print Drying System The heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing. This is an option for the SC-S40600 Series.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction E Roll core holder Place the roll core for media take-up on these holders. There are same parts on both the left and the right. U “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on page 30 F Roll support Rest media temporarily on these supports when removing the take-up roll. There are same parts on both the left and the right. G Auto switch Use this switch to select the auto take-up direction. Choose Off to disable auto take-up.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction P Air filter These filters absorb ink mist as air passes through the printer. The air filters are consumable items. Replace the wiper unit at the same time. U “Replacing Maintenance Parts” on page 65 Q Front cover Open when loading media, cleaning the inside of the printer, or removing jammed media. Normally closed when using the printer. Right view A Airflow vents Allows air to flow into the printer. Do not obstruct these vents.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction D 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. E Adjusters When installing on a carpeted floor or a sloping floor, check level gauge of the printer and adjust these to keep the printer stable. U Setup Guide F AC inlet #1/AC inlet #2 Connects the power cable. Be sure to connect both cables. G LAN port Connects the LAN cable.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 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. Clean once a month.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction F Caps Except during printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them drying out. The SC-S60600 Series has two blocks, eight in total. Clean once a month. U “Cleaning Around the Caps” on page 59 G Wiper unit The wiper removes ink from the surface of the print head nozzles. The wiper unit is a consumable item. Replace when a message is displayed on the control panel prompting you to do so.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction E Pre-heater Heats the media before printing so that the print area is not subject to sudden changes in temperature. F Roll support Rest media on these supports before placing it on the roll holders. There are same parts on both the left and the right. G Handle After placing media on the right roll holder, rotate the handle to press the holder and apply pressure to the roll core.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction C M button (media setup button) Pressing this button displays the Media Setup menu on the screen to perform Feed To Cut Position, Media Remaining, Select Media, Customize Settings, and Easy Media Setup. Control panel U “The Media Setup Menu” on page 86 If you press this while printing, you can adjust the media feed. U “Correcting Banding” on page 47 D Display Displays the printer's status, menus, error messages, and so on.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction H u/d buttons (up and down buttons) ❏ ❏ ❏ L W button (pause/cancel button) When the media loading lever is in a lowered position and the d button is pressed, media is fed. If the u button is pressed, media is rewound. This occurs regardless of the way the loaded media is rolled. Note that when the u button is used to rewind, the media will stop when its edge reaches the starting print position.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction : The heater has reached the selected temperature. : The level of ink remaining has reached the limit. Replace the old ink cartridge with a new one. : The heater has not reached the selected temperature. : The ink cartridge is not latched. Lower the lock lever to engage the latch. : No ink cartridge is inserted. Insert the ink cartridge and lower the lock lever to engage the latch.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction G Wiper unit status Displays the remaining amount for the wiper. Features : The indicator decreases according to the amount remaining. This large-format color ink jet printer supports roll media 1626 mm (64 inches) in width. The main features of this printer are described below. : The wiper is low. Ready a new wiper unit.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction Superior Ease of Use Starting EpsonNet Config (with Web Browser) U Network Guide (pdf) Media Installation and Take up a Snap The roll and roll core holders require no spindles, eliminating the need to attach spindles before installing media. Just bring the media to the printer and install it directly. Never having to juggle long spindles makes installing media a snap even where space is limited.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ When using the printer, observe the operating temperature and humidity range described in the "Specifications Table". U “Specifications Table” on page 110 Note, however, that the desired results may not be achieved if the temperature and humidity are within the limits for the printer but not within those for the media. Be sure the operating conditions suit the media. For more information, see the documentation supplied with the media.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 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.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ To prevent discoloration, display and store prints as instructed in the documentation supplied with the media. Handling Media Note the following when handling or storing media. Media that are in poor condition will not produce good quality prints. Be sure to read the documentation provided with each type of media. Notes on Handling ❏ Do not fold the media or damage the printable surface. ❏ Do not touch the printable surface.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction Introducing the Software The following applications are available for Windows on the supplied software disc. For Mac OS X and computer's without disc drives, you can install the software from http://epson.sn. Install as required. For information about these applications, see the Network Guide (Online Manual) or the on-line help for the application in question. Note: Printer drivers are not provided. A software RIP is required for printing.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction Starting Epson Control Dashboard Using EPSON Software Updater the following status. A❏ Check The computer is connected to the Internet. Epson Control Dashboard is a Web application. A ❏ The printer and the computer can communicate. The application can be launched using either of the following two methods. B Windows ❏ Double-click the Epson Control Dashboard icon on the desktop.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Introduction E Uninstalling Software Follow the on-screen instructions to continue. When the delete confirmation message appears, click Yes. c Important: ❏ When you uninstall Epson Control Dashboard, print settings (EMX) files downloaded from the Internet are also deleted. To keep the EMX files after uninstalling Epson Control Dashboard, create another folder and copy the files to it, and then uninstall.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Notes on Loading Media Basic Operations Caution: Notes on loading media ❏ The heaters and media edge plate may be hot; observe all necessary precautions. Failure to observe the necessary precautions could result in burns. If the following points are not observed when handling media, small amounts of dust and lint may stick to the media surface and cause ink drops in the print results.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations C Loading media While holding the tabs of the media edge plate on both sides, move the plate out of the way toward both edges of the platen. You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube. SC-S40600 Series Video Manual SC-S60600 Series Video Manual A Press the P button , and then wait until Load media.is displayed on the screen.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations E Move the roll holder to the set position according to the roll size of the media that will be loaded. F Tighten the screw until the screw no longer turns. H I Firmly insert the roll core of the media onto the roll holder. G Note: If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is less than 140 mm, the roll core will not reach the holder when raised using the lift lever.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations J L K To ensure the roll holder is inserted into the roll core sufficiently, push it twice. c Important: If the roll holder is inserted into the roll core insufficiently, media is not fed correctly during printing because of slippage between the roll holder and roll core. This may cause banding in the print results.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations O c Important: ❏ If the roll holder screw is loose, the roll holder may move during printing. This could cause stripes and unevenness in the print results. Insert the media approximately 30 cm into the opening, then lower the media loading lever. ❏ If the right and left edges of the roll are not aligned, realign them. N Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations T Do not pull the media with both hands. This could cause the media to skew or move around. While holding the tabs of the media edge plate on both sides, move the plate to the top edge edge of the media. Adjust so that the edges of the media are aligned with the center of the round holes in the media edge plates. R S Tap lightly on both ends of the media, and check if there is a difference in tension between the left and right sides.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations U Media Size Check OFF: Position indicated on the after heater Print Start Position Right Print Start Position Positions vary with the option selected for Media Size Check, as shown below. The factory default setting is ON. Media Size Check ON: 10 mm in from the right edge of the media When using media edge plates, the print start position is approximately 10 mm from the right edge of the media as shown in the following illustration.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit Attaching the Roll Core The Auto Take-up Reel Unit automatically takes up media as it is printed, improving the efficiency of unmanned operation. Use a roll core that is longer than the width of the media. This allows the media to be taken up without protruding from the core. Preparing The Auto Take-up Reel Unit for this printer can take up media in either of the following directions.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Loading A Keep the d button pressed until the leading edge of the media reaches the center of the after heater. C Align the roll core holder with the right edge of the media, and tighten the screw. D Insert the roll core onto the right holder. E Push the holder until part A shown in the illustration below is fully inserted, and tighten the screw. c Important: Always press the d button to feed the media.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations F Leave a 10 to 20 cm wide section in the center of the media, and cut at least 25 cm in height from the left and right corners of the media. Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Out Cutting the media prevents feeding problems, such as the left and right corners of media being folded and caught at the start of take-up.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations C Flip the Auto switch to D Lower the tension bar until it slightly touches the paper tape. . When there is no paper tape While pulling the center section of the media straight down, affix the media to the take up roll core with commercially available adhesive tape. A c Important: Attach the media to the take up roll core with the media in a taut state. If media is attached in a loose state, the media may move around during take-up.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations C D Flip the Auto switch to Off, and hold down the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core. E Lower the tension bar until it slightly touches the media. F Confirm that the media is attached without looseness. If the tension on the left and right of the media is different in the areas shown in the illustration below, the media will not be taken up correctly. When one side is loose, restart the procedure from Step 1.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations G B Continue holding down the d button until the media has wrapped around once or twice. While pulling the paper tape straight down, wrap it around the roll core from back to front, and affix it using commercially available adhesive tape. Take-up with the Printed Side Facing In c Important: A Attach the media to the take up roll core with the media in a taut state.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations D Lower the tension bar until it slightly touches the paper tape. When there is no paper tape While pulling the center of the media straight down, wrap it around the roll core from back to front, and affix it using commercially available adhesive tape. B Press the d button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single wrap around the roll core.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations D Flip the Auto switch to . Note: You can confirm differences in tension by lightly tapping both edges of the media as shown in the illustration below. G E Lower the tension bar until it slightly touches the media. F Confirm that the media is attached without looseness. If the tension on the left and right of the media is different in the areas shown in the illustration below, the media will not be taken up correctly.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations U “Saving New Media Settings” on page 42 Settings for Loaded Media B When you have finished loading the media, follow the instructions on the control panel to make settings for the loaded media. Use the d/u buttons to select the roll type that matches the loaded roll, and then press the Z button. Roll Type Printable Side Out Printable Side In 1.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Printing the Amount of Media Remaining Note: Two functions are enabled in Remaining Setup - ON The following two functions give you a rough idea of the amount of media available before printing, making it easier to know when media requires replacement. ❏ ❏ By printing the remaining amount on the media being removed, you can check this value the next time the media is loaded and enter the media length.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations B Cutting Media When using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit, raise the tension bar. Caution: ❏ The heaters and media edge plate may be hot; observe all necessary precautions. Failure to observe the necessary precautions could result in burns. ❏ When cutting media, be careful not to cut your fingers or hands with the cutter or other blades. A Press the M button, select Feed To Cut Position, and then press the Z button.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations D Set the Auto switch to Off. Take up the cut media completely by operating the Manual switch according to how the media is rolled. C Lower the roll onto the roll support. D To prevent the media from sliding off the roll, support the roll at its right end. E Loosen the right roll core holder fixing screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll. F Lower the roll onto the roll support.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Performing Easy Media Setup from the printer's setup menu When you select the media type loaded, the appropriate settings are saved. Next, perform Media Adjust according to the current status, such as the width of loaded media or whether the media is loaded on the Auto Take-up Reel Unit. Before Printing To maintain print quality, perform the following inspection before starting work each day.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations When executing Manual: An adjustment pattern is printed. When printing is complete, the adjustment value entry screen is displayed. Continue to the next procedure. Easy Media Setup Procedure Buttons that are used in the following settings I A Check the printed adjustment pattern. Two groups of adjustment patterns, A and B, are printed. Select the pattern with the least amount of overlapping or gaps for each group. Select "0.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Select the finest lined pattern (all lines overlap) for both. Select "-1" in the cases shown below. When changing Advanced Settings after saving media settings Media Adjust (Auto) This option is displayed when selecting Adhesive Vinyl or Banner in Media Type. Perform feed adjustment and head alignment while printing a pattern just like auto adjust in Easy Media Setup.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations F Standard Usually, this is selected. This option is not displayed when selecting Textile in Media Type. Check the printed adjustment pattern. When Standard is selected Two groups of adjustment patterns, A and B, are printed. Select the pattern with the least amount of overlapping or gaps for each group.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations B Press the Menu button. C Select Media Setup - Customize Settings Media Adjust - Manual - Head Alignment. D Press the Z button to print the adjustment pattern. Changing settings during printing The settings menu will be displayed. Changing the Heater Temperature and Drying Settings Wait until printing is complete. E Buttons that are used in the following settings Check the printed adjustment pattern.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations E D When you press the y button, the menu is closed and the status display screen is displayed. Note: The time needed for the heaters to reach the specified temperatures varies with the ambient temperature. Press the Z button to display the status display screen. Note: If the setting is changed, the icon is displayed on the control panel screen as shown below. To clear this icon, carry out the following operations.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations A Press the Menu button during printing. B Use the d/u buttons to select Printer Status, and then press the Z button. C Use the d/u buttons to select the item you want to check, and then press the Z button. D The current status is indicated by an icon. E When you press the Z button after checking, the previous screen is displayed. The settings menu will be displayed.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 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. The left and right edges of media recognized by the printer varies as shown below according to the Media Size Check settings. Media Size Check ON : The printer automatically detects the left and right edges of the loaded media.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Basic Operations A to D indicates the margins on all four sides. See the following for more details. Margin Position Explanation Available Setting Range A Rear*1 This can be set in RIP. To maintain media feeding accuracy, if the settings are less than 5 mm or more than 17 mm, the settings are switched to 5 mm and 17 mm respectively. 5 to 17 mm B Leading edge*1 This can be set in RIP. Differs by the length the media was pulled when the media is loaded.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Maintenance When to Perform Various Maintenance Operations Cleaning Locations and Cleaning Timing If you continue to use the printer without cleaning, it could cause clogged nozzles or ink drops to occur. * Right print head only in SC-S40600 Series.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance c Important: The printer contains precision instruments. If any lint or dust adheres to the nozzles on the print head, print quality will decline. Perform regular cleaning more frequently depending on the environment and media being used.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Other maintenance When to perform Operation Once every three weeks Shaking ink cartridges U “Shaking” on page 62 ❏ When checking if nozzles are clogged Checking for clogged nozzles ❏ When checking which colors are clogged U “Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 71 ❏ Horizontal stripes or tint unevenness (banding) are appeared.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance What You’ll Need A metal tray (supplied with the printer) Ready the following items before beginning cleaning and replacement. When the supplied parts have been completely used, purchase new consumables. Use when putting cleaning utensils, removed consumables, or ink cleaner moved in the container supplied with the printer. Prepare genuine parts when replacing ink cartridges or performing maintenance.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Always use fresh cleaning sticks. Re-using sticks can make stains even harder to remove. Precautions regarding maintenance ❏ Do not touch the tips of the cleaning sticks. Oil from your hands could damage the print head. Note the following points when cleaning and replacing parts. ❏ Do not use water or alcohol to clean around the print head or the caps and so on. Ink congeals when mixed with water or alcohol.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance C Open the front cover. D Soak a soft cloth in water, wring it out thoroughly, and then wipe off any ink, lint, or dust that has adhered to the platen heater. Removing and attaching the media edge plates U “Replacing the media edge plates” on page 68 Carefully remove lint and dust stuck in the groove of the platen. Performing Regular Cleaning Clean the parts in the following order.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Using ink cleaner c Important: ❏ Do not reuse ink cleaner. Using dirty ink cleaner will make staining worse. Only use ink cleaner to clean the parts indicated in the manual. Using ink cleaner on other parts of the printer could damage the product. ❏ Used ink cleaner, cleaning stick, and clean-room wipers are industrial waste. Dispose of them in the same way as for waste inks.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance A Confirm that the printer is on and press the # button. A After the print head moves to the left end of the printer, open the left maintenance cover. B Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner. The Maintenance menu will be displayed. B Use the d/u buttons to select Head Maintenance and press the Z button. C Use the d/u buttons to select Regular Cleaning, and then press the Z button. The print head moves to the cleaning position.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance D C Wipe off any adhered ink, lint, and dust from the parts that are indicated by below. Hold the cleaning stick flat and wipe the edges of all the caps. The SC-S60600 Series has two blocks of caps, eight in total. Clean all of the caps. Right print head only in SC-S40600 Series. c Important: Do not push strongly against the edges or the surrounding area of the cap, or touch the inner side of the cap with a cleaning stick or tweezers.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance D When ink adheres to the guide section Hold the cleaning stick in a perpendicular orientation, and wipe the outer areas of all the caps. A Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner. B Apply ink cleaner to the guide section, and then wipe it down. U “Using ink cleaner” on page 57 Points to note when cleaning caps Check the following points when cleaning the caps.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance When a film of ink adheres to the guide section When there is lint or dust in the cap Remove using the tip of the cleaning stick or tweezers. If a film-like layer of adhered ink cannot be removed completely using a cleaning stick, remove it using tweezers. If no other parts need to be cleaned, proceed to the following section. If no other parts need to be cleaned, proceed to the following section.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance When there is lint attached to the flushing pad Shaking and Replacing Ink Cartridges Wipe off lint and dust with the tip of a cleaning stick. Shaking c Important: Do not deform the metal section of the top surface. If they are deformed, they may damage the print head. As shown in the illustration, hold the cartridge horizontally and shake it in both directions about 5 cm 15 times in 5 seconds.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance c Important: Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Information about non-genuine ink levels may not be displayed, and use of non-genuine ink is recorded for possible use in service support.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Disposing of Waste Ink Waste Ink Counter Preparing and Replacement Timing The printer uses the waste ink counter to track waste ink and displays a message when the counter reaches the warning level. If you replace the Waste Ink Bottle when the message Replace waste ink bottle and press . is displayed, the counter is cleared automatically. Prepare empty waste ink bottle. is displayed Prepare a new Waste Ink Bottle as soon as possible.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance A D Remove the Waste Ink Bottle from the Waste Ink Bottle holder. Check again to confirm that a fresh Waste Ink Bottle is correctly placed and then press the Zbutton to reset the waste ink counter. 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.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance c Important: Replacing Maintenance Parts Maintenance Counter A When the message is displayed, press the Z button. B After the print head moves to the left end of the printer, open the right maintenance cover. C Place your fingers in the groove on the back of the wiper unit, and tilt it forward a little. D Grip the sides, and pull it straight up to lift it out.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance E H To avoid soiling your surroundings with ink, wrap the used wiper unit in the packaging supplied with the new wiper unit. F Insert the new wiper unit. G After replacing the wiper unit, press the Z button. Lift up the tab on the flushing pad, and remove it. Place the removed flushing pad on the metal tray so that ink does not adhere to the surroundings. Place on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance I O Insert the two hooks on the flushing pad into the slots on the printer and press the tab down until the pad clicks into place. Check that the air filters are installed, and then press the Z button. c Important: Make sure you install the air filters. If the printer is used when the air filters are not installed, sensors may degrade due to mist causing misalignment in print and the printer may malfunction.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Replacement procedure A Remove media, and turn off the printer. Check that the screen display has turned off, and then unplug the power cable from the outlet. U “Removing the Take-up Roll” on page 39 Disconnect both of the power cables. If the additional print drying system is installed, make sure you unplug the power cable for the additional print drying system as well.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance E Check that three hooked sections at the rear of the media edge plate are securely applied as shown below and that they are attached with no gap between the platen and media edge plate.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance F You can download it at your local Epson Web site. While holding the tabs of each media edge plate on both sides, move both the plates to the left and right edges of the platen respectively. Checking for clogged nozzles Releasing the tab fixes the media edge plate. We recommend that you check the nozzles for clogs each time you print to ensure quality results. Ways to Check for Clogs There are three ways to check for clogs.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Printing nozzle check patterns Auto Nozzle Check When printing for the set number of pages is complete, the printed check pattern is read by the sensor to confirm that there is no clogging. Buttons that are used in the following settings If no clogging is detected, printing continues. If clogging is detected, head cleaning is automatically performed and another check pattern is printed to confirm that there is no clogging.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance cleared even after performing this operation twice, a message asking if you want to continue printing is displayed. U “The Printer Setup Menu” on page 90 c Important: 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.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance All Nozzles Choose this option if all patterns in the printed nozzle check results contain faint or missing segments. After making your selections, proceed to Step 6. Nozzles are still clogged after performing head cleaning several times The areas around the print heads may be soiled. Perform the following. Head1/Head2 This is displayed by the SC-S60600 Series only. (1) Perform Auto Head Maintenance from the setup menu.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Performing Pre-storage Maintenance Restarting use of the printer c Important: c Important: When restarting use of the printer, charge the printer with ink. When charging using removed ink cartridges, have new ink cartridges on hand as a precaution. If the amount of remaining ink or cleaning fluid is insufficient, the function may not run. When there is an insufficient amount remaining, have new cartridges on hand as a precaution.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance For anything that cannot be removed with a damp cloth, dip a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out, and then wipe the stubborn stain. c Important: When wiping, make sure the cloth or your finger does not touch the rod B shown in the illustration. Cleaning pressure rollers If the cloth or your finger touch the rod, an error could occur during printing.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Carriage rod A Carriage rod B A G Hold the pad of the grease tool firmly against carriage rod A, and smoothly slide it twice from one end to the other and back again. H Remove the dirty pad from the tool. I Attach a new pad A to the grease tool. J Using a new cleaning stick, stir the grease in the container about ten times. K Wipe the tip of the cleaning stick on the edge of the container to remove excess grease.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance Greasing procedure for carriage rod B M A Wipe the gray part of the rod with a new pad B firmly as shown in the illustration, and smoothly slide it twice from one end to the other and back again. B Apply grease to the new pad B as described below. Slide the grease tool twice as described in step 7. Replace pad B used in step 1. These should not be reused.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Maintenance C Slide the grease tool twice as described in step 1. D Close the front cover, and then press the Z button. The carriage moves back and forth. E Remove the stained pad from the grease tool, and then store the grease tool with the grease. Disposing of used pads, cleaning sticks, and other items used to apply grease U “Disposal of used consumables” on page 71 Storing Grease ❏ Replace the cap to prevent foreign objects falling into the grease.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The menus are used as shown below.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 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. Media Setup For more information on these items, see U “The Media Setup Menu” on page 86. Item Parameter Feed To Cut Position Sends the end of the print to the cutter groove Easy Media Setup Registers new media settings easily Media Remaining Print Remaining Length Print Length OFF, 1.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Head Movement Data Width, Printer Full Width Multi Strike Printing OFF, 2 to 8 Feed Speed Limiter ON, OFF Pressure Roller Load Low, Medium, High Remove Skew ON, OFF Periodic CL Cycle Auto Manual Length Enter Value 1 to 100 When To Clean Between Pages, Middle Of Page Cleaning Level Light, Medium, Heavy Page Between Pages 1 to 100 Cleaning Level Light, Medium, Heavy Restore Settings Yes, No Sele
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Btw Pages Nozzle Check OFF - Print Pattern 1 to 10 Auto Nozzle Check 1 to 10 Lamp Setting Auto, Manual Head Mode*1 2 Heads Mode, Head1, Head2 Sleep Mode 15 to 240 minutes Restore Settings Yes, No Maintenance For more information on these items, see U “The Maintenance Menu” on page 92 Setting items and setting values marked with asterisks indicate the following printer models.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Other maintenance XX/XX, Head1 XX/XX*1, Head2 XX/XX*1, Head1 All Nozzles*1, Head2 All Nozzles*1 Head Washing ("XX" indicates an ink color code.) Pre-Storage Maint.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Units Unit: Length m, ft/in Unit: Temperature ˚C, F Alert Sound Setting ON, OFF Alert Lamp Setting ON, OFF Reset All Settings Yes, No 85
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Details of the Menu The Media Setup Menu The Media Setup menu can be accessed directly by pressing the M button. * indicates default settings. Feed To Cut Position Sends the end of the print to the cutting groove. Easy Media Setup You can quickly and easily register media settings using the Wizard to perform optimum printing according to the size and type of the media being used.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Customize Settings Item Explanation Current Settings To change the currently selected setting, select Current Settings. When changing specific media settings, select the setting number for the target media. 1 to 30 (media setting number) Media setting item The manufacturer settings for each item differ depending on the [Media Type] selected. See the following for details on the manufacturer settings for each media type.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Pre-heater/ platen heater: OFF, 30 to 50˚C (40*) The temperatures for the pre-, platen, and after heaters can each be adjusted separately. Heating & Drying Heater Temperature After heater: OFF, 30 to 55˚C (50*) Drying Time Per Pass 0 to 10 secs (0*) Select the time the print head pauses to allow drying after each pass. Choose from values between 0.0 and 10.0 seconds.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Multi Strike Printing Feed Speed Limiter Parameter Explanation OFF* Choose the number of times each line is printed. 2 to 8 To carry out high-density printing using backlight films, increase the frequency. ON OFF is recommended in normal circumstances. OFF* Set this to ON if media sticks or wrinkles, or tears easily when printing on thin media. When this is set to ON, print speed slows down.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Select Media Parameter Explanation 1 to 30 (media setting number) Choose the media settings used for printing. Perform Easy Media Setup when you register new settings. Change setting content in Customize Settings. The Printer Setup Menu * indicates default settings. Setting items and setting values marked with asterisks (*1) indicate the following printer models.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation OFF - Select how to perform periodic nozzle checks. Print Pattern 1 to 10 (1*) Auto Nozzle Check 1 to 10 (1*) Btw Pages Nozzle Check When this is set to OFF, a nozzle check is not performed between pages. For Auto Nozzle Check, when printing for the set number of pages is complete, the printed check pattern is read by the sensor to confirm that there is no clogging.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu The Maintenance Menu The Maintenance menu can be accessed directly by pressing the # button. Setting items and setting values marked with asterisks (*1) indicate the following printer models. *1: For SC-S60600 Series only 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-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation XX/XX, Head1 XX/ XX*1, Head2 XX/ XX*1, Head1 All Nozzles*1, Head2 All Nozzles*1, All Nozzles Use this function if nozzle clogs cannot be cleared even after performing head cleaning several times, Auto Head Maintenance, or cleaning around the print head. Other maintenance Head Washing ("XX" indicates an ink color code.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu The Printer Status Menu These items track printer use and settings. Item Parameter Explanation Level Ink Displays the current remaining amount for the selected item as an icon. Waste ink bottle Wiper Unit Print Status Sheet Print Print a status sheet showing current printer settings, and the status of periodic replacement parts.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Date And Time MM/DD/YY HH:MM Set the printer’s built-in clock. The time provided by the clock is used when printing logs and status sheets. Language Japanese Select the language used in the control panel display.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 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 ink bottle. The Waste Ink Bottle is getting full. Ready a new Waste Ink Bottle. U “Options and Consumable Products” on page 104 Ink Cartridge Error Ink cartridge cannot be recognized. Insert again or replace ink cartridge. ❏ Remove and reinsert the ink cartridge.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Messages What to do Auto Take-up Reel Unit stopped. 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 the Off position, then flip it back and reattach the media to the Auto Take-up Reel Unit.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Problem Solver When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs Error messages What to do Maintenance Request Replace Part Now/Replace Part Soon XXXXXXXX A part used in the printer is nearing the end of its service life. Contact your dealer or Epson Support and tell them the maintenance request code. You cannot clear the maintenance request until the part is replaced. A service call occurs if you continue to use the printer.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 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-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Problem Solver o Has the printer been left unused for a long time? o Are you using an old ink cartridge? The print quality declines when an old ink cartridge is used. Replace the old ink cartridge with a new one. Use all the ink in the cartridge before the date printed on the package or within six months of opening, whichever is sooner. If the printer has not been used for a long time, the nozzles may have dried up and have been clogged.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Problem Solver The print is not positioned properly on the media. o Media Media Jams. Is the media loaded correctly and are the margins correct? o If the media is not loaded correctly, the results may be off center or part of the data may not be printed. You should also check whether the correct options are selected for Side Margin and Print Start Position in the setup menu.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Problem Solver B Open the front cover. E Raise the media loading lever. C Move the media edge plates to the right and left sides of the platen. Hold both tabs on the media edge plates to move them. F Pull the media to the cutter groove and use a cutter to remove torn or creased portions. G Manually rewind the cut media. H Remove any media that remains inside the printer. I Turn the printer on.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Problem Solver The red light is on inside the printer. Others o Periodical Cleaning is set to OFF, but auto cleaning is performed. o The red light is a light inside the printer. The printer performs head cleaning by the auto maintenance function to prevent the print head from being damaged due to nozzle clogging. Even if Periodical Cleaning is set to OFF, auto maintenance is necessarily performed when the specified time lapsed after printing.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Appendix Appendix Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumable products are available for use with this printer. (As of September 2015) For the latest information, see the Epson Web site.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Appendix Others Product Part number Explanation Cleaning cartridge T6960 Used for Head Washing and Pre-Storage Maint. Cleaning cartridge (Australia and New Zealand) T8330 Maintenance Parts Kit (except for SC-S40680/SC-S60680) C13S210044 Maintenance Parts Kit (for SC-S40680/SC-S60680) C13S210045 Ink Cleaner The following consumable items are included in one maintenance set.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 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-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Appendix E Post-Move Setup Unlock the two casters at the front. After moving the printer, follow the steps below to ready it for use. A Check that the location is appropriate for installation, and set up the printer. U Setup Guide If you do not have the Setup Guide, contact your dealer or Epson Support.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Appendix Media Settings List for Each Media Type The following table shows the media settings registered when a media type is selected. Media Type Item Adhesive Vinyl Banner Film Canvas Textile Paper/ Others Platen Gap 1.6 2.0 1.6 2.0 2.0 1.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Appendix System Requirements (Epson Control Dashboard) The Epson Control Dashboard can be used under the following environments. c Important: Make sure the computer on which the Epson Control Dashboard is installed meets the following requirements. If these requirements are not met, the software cannot monitor the printer correctly. ❏ Disable your computer's hibernate function. ❏ Disable the sleep function so that the computer does not enter sleep status.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Appendix Specifications Table Printer Specifications Power consumption Printer Specifications SC-S60600 Series (total for numbers 1, 2, and 3*2) Printing: Approx. 745 W Printing method On-demand ink jet Ready mode: Approx. 445 W Nozzle configuration SC-S60600 Series: Sleep mode: Approx. 13 W 360 nozzles x 2 x 2 rows x 4 colors (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) Power off: approx. 1.8 W SC-S40600 Series: Printing: Approx.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Appendix Standards and Approvals Printer Specifications Dimension Safety SC-S60600 Series UL 60950-1 CSA C22.2 No.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 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-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 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 Taiwan Visit Epson’s support website at http://epson.com/ support and select your product for solutions to common problems.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Where To Get Help Telephone number Fax number Address Your Dealer 03-4393119 03-4396589 5F., No.2, Nandong Rd., Pingzhen City, Taoyuan County 32455, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Don’t forget that your dealer can often help identify and resolve problems. The dealer should always be the first call for advise on problems; they can often solve problems quickly and easily as well as give advise on the next step to take. 03-5325077 03-5320092 1F., No.9, Ln. 379, Sec.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Where To Get Help Service Center: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.sg) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, and Technical Support via e-mail are available. 80 Truong Dinh Street, District 1, Hochiminh City Vietnam Help for Users in Indonesia Contacts for information, support, and services are: Epson HelpDesk (Phone: (65) 6586 3111) World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Where To Get Help Yogyakarta Hotel Natour Garuda Jl. Malioboro No. 60 Yogyakarta Help for Users in Malaysia Contacts for information, support, and services are: Phone: (62) 274-565478 Medan World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.my) Wisma HSBC 4th floor Jl. Diponegoro No.
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SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide Software License Terms Software License Terms Open Source Software Licenses Bonjour This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version ("Bonjour Programs"). We provide the source code of the Bonjour Programs pursuant to the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product.
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