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Epson SureColor F7170 User's Guide

1. __ t aor I _ L a _ a _ a _ Perform head cleaning if any segments are missing from the pattern See Head Cleaning on page 86 Maintenance 85 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 after resuming use the clogs can no longer be removed 5 The menus close when printing is complete If you will use the margin of media on which a check pattern has been printed use the A button to rewind the media until the Print Start Position reaches the position of the pressure roller Head Cleaning Should the nozzle pattern contain faint or missing segments you may be able to unclog the nozzles by cleaning the print head as described below There is no need to clean the head if the print result does not contain faint areas or other color problems You can also clean the head while printing is paused Note however that hues in the printout may change when printing is resumed Head Cleaning Level Choose from three levels of head cleaning Select Execute Light first If the pattern still contains faint or missing segments after head cleaning has been performed once try again using Execute Medium or Execute Heavy Note If colors are faint or missing even after
2. a na nananana be te ebtol det aEd cede Ber ww hawks dee se 95 Disposing of Waste nko ia ockedesig sda tige anes at a Owen dw da takedeaiew eee 97 Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner 0 000 eee eee eee eee 101 Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills 00 0 e ee eee 104 Time Period for Chip Unit Replacements and Ink Refills 000 104 Procedure for Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills 2 00 000 105 Disposal of Used Consumables 000 eee 112 Parts That Are Periodically Replaced 0 00 e eee eee 113 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Menu Men Operallone sn e esser ae ede Saintes io ides aware ial dag A a Men tee al 114 Men bisteane 4 te ttt betes ee ee e oe A ee Mee ER Be tay EE da asi 115 Details of the Menu 0 00 cee eee 119 The Media Setup Menthy siacds coin aitms edu eee Leche ee o6ouls 20 Pe SS 119 The Printer Setup Menu 2 0 0 0 ccc ee eee eee 124 The Maintenance Menu 0000 c eet ene 126 The Print Logs MENU 27 2 eetee so one a teem vets wee be ree oa aS 127 The Printer Status Menu esapi ian ete do aa Roe da ta hes head Siwaeesw aw whl 127 The Network Setup Menu i sie coves bok e eae eo Oe ee in Ge oe BA ead 128 The Preference Menu 0 00 cece teeta 128 The Reset All Settings Menu 1 2 2 0 0 0 eee 129 Contents 4 Chapter 5 Problem Solver When a Message Is Displayed 0 000 tenes 130
3. Epson SureColor F7170 User s Guide EXCEED YOUR VISION Copyrights and Trademarks All rights reserved 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 Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporat
4. Heater Temperature 1 Set the after heater temperature 2 Use the V A buttons to choose a temperature 3 After finishing the configuration press the OK button Correcting Print Misalignment Head Alignment Given that there is a slight gap between the print head and the media the landing sites for the different colors of ink may be affected by humidity temperature inertial forces imparted by the print head or the direction of the print head as it moves from right to left or left to right As a result prints may appear grainy or out of focus When this happens perform Head Alignment to correct the print misalignment The thickness of the media determines the distance between the media and the print head Head Alignment values can be stored separately for each type of media Stored values can be recalled instantly the next time the media is used Basic Operations 73 In Head Alignment you can select the following adjustment methods m Manual Uni D Select for unidirectional printing J Manual Bi D Select for bidirectional printing For Head Alignment you need to check the pattern and enter the optimum adjustment value for alignment Notes on correct adjustment The condition of media is important for correct head alignment Observe the following points when loading media m Head Alignment varies with the media being used Load and adjust the media that will be used in the actual print job 1 Pull the m
5. Done Back Remaining Setup On oO K Done M Back Using the Control Panel Menu 114 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 Menu ltem Parameter Media Setup Media Remaining See The Media Setup Remaining Setup On Off Menu on page 119 Length 5 0 to 99 5 m 15 to 300 ft Remaining Alert 1to 15m 4to 50 ft Print Remaining Length Print Select Media RIP Settings 1 to 30 media setting bank number Customize Settings Current Settings Change settings for currently selected media The options available depend on whether RIP Settings or a media setting bank is selected More information on the options available can be found below in the entries for RIP settings and media setting banks 1 to 30 RIP Settings Platen Gap Head Alignment Input thickness 1 5 2 0 2 5 Manual Uni D Manual Bi D Roll Type Printable Side Out Printable Side In Tension Measurement Periodically Every Page Off Feeding Tension Auto 7 Manual 0 to 40 Take up Tension Auto Manual 1to6 Restore Settings Yes No Using the Control Panel Menu 115 Menu Item Parameter 1 to 30 media setting bank number Setting Name Up to 22 half size characters Feed Adjustment Manual Plat
6. The Feed Adjustment value of the currently selected media setting is overwritten Press the OK button when settings are complete Basic Operations 79 Printable area The gray area in the illustration below shows the printable area The arrow indicates the feed direction The positions of items 1 to 2 are as follows 1 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 2 left edge of media On selected for Media Size Check The left edge of the media Off selected for Media Size Check 1626 mm 64 inches to the left from the right edge reference position On selected for Media Size Check Off selected for Media Size Check o 11 8 64 in o le 64 in o e 0 2 in 5mm 0 2 in 5mm o 0 2in 5mm 3 0 1 32 5 in f 3 825mm 1 Basic Operations 80 2 When media holding plates are attached within 5 mm 0 2 inch of the left and right edges of the media is recognized as the media edge For example if the Side Margin is set to 5 mm 0 2 inch the actual margin is 10 mm 0 4 inch Note that if the media holding plates are attached incorrectly this value fluctuates See Loading Media on page 31 3 The value when jobs are printed continuously Differs by the length the media was pulled when the media is loaded 4 The value selected for Side Margin Left in the setup menu The defaul
7. When a Maintenance Call Service Call Occurs 0 000 eee 131 Troubleshooting aiken vere cae miata cee eek caus pee eee eran es 131 You cannot print because the printer does not work 00 eee eee 131 The printer sounds like it is printing but nothing prints 00 132 The prints are not what you expected 0 00 e eee eee 133 Media Problems crpi narani ys Sab a eee Aaa s CAGES AEE Ream eR 137 Other Proplems eur roort dons aweees eat dete eed ea eneos eee eae 160 Chapter 6 Appendix Options and Consumable Products 000 eee eee e eens 162 Supported Medias ic Gucci seu les weber uke Soe ee ee ooh eae as owen 163 Moving and Transporting the Printer 0 0 cee ee 164 MOVING ANG Printer test os wie ees dre att aia ie a Vine we ae E Ele hee eee 164 Removing and Attaching the Media Guide Bar 0 000 eee 165 Removing the Media Guide Bar 00 cee eee eee 165 Attaching the Media Guide Bar 0 0 00 ects 170 Transpor hii eee ees heh Ce ete A hese es aka oe eS hee ee eee AR fe 174 SYSIEM ASQUIREMENIS newer ote ic ee et ee ee eek ede Rate EE 174 Specifications Table coe let ek eek ee AUN Rh ate Ae le cat a tee oe hao 2 175 Standards and Approvals itv ics este vdeo ed tbed lew hid caw tee aed ae eee 177 FCC Compliance Statement a6 dine esis 249 08 Kaa ie a6 dele ee thls a ge 178 Appendix A Where To Get Help Contacting Epson SUPPO
8. and unplug the interface cable Go to the Control Panel and click Uninstall a program from the Programs category B Programs Ka Uninstall a program Select the software you want to remove and then click Uninstall Change or Change Remove To uninstall the EPSON communications driver select EPSON SC F7000 Series Comm Driver Printer Uninstall To uninstall EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 select EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 Select the target printer icon and then click OK Follow the on screen instructions to continue When the delete confirmation message appears click Yes If you are reinstalling the Epson communications driver restart the computer Introduction 29 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Loading and Exchanging Media Caution G2 1 Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when opening or closing the front cover Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury T Secure the media in place by the following procedure Injury may occur if the media falls 1 Do not rub your hands along the edges of the media The edges are sharp and can cause injury Note For information on the media that can be used in the printer see Supported Media on page 163 Basic Operations 30 Important T 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 med
9. 2 Select the items you want to change and press the OK button 3 Select the desired option and press the OK button 4 Press the 3 button to display the dialog shown in step 2 and then press the 5 button again 5 After confirming that the settings are correct use the V A buttons to select Keep Settings Above and press the OK button 6 The roll type selection screen appears Use the W a buttons to select the roll type that matches the loaded roll and press the OK button 7 If On is selected for Remaining Setup you will be prompted to enter the length of the current media Use the W a buttons to choose a length between 5 0 and 999 5 m 15 and 3000 feet and press the OK button You can set in 0 5 m increments If the display is in feet lengths are given in increments of 1 foot The printer will display Ready after a brief pause showing that it is ready to print Transmit the data to be printed from the computer Basic Operations 44 Exchanging Media To replace the media after printing print the amount of media remaining cut the media and remove the roll Printing the Amount of Media Remaining The printer displays the amount of media remaining and any media low warnings in the control panel This makes it possible to determine whether the media requires replacement before printing The amount of media remaining can only be displayed if the correct length is entered when the media is loaded You can print the amoun
10. Handle media in its indivdual packaging until just before loading the media in the printer Problem Solver 135 Horizontal lines or strips of uneven color banding Multiple causes are possible Perform the following sequence until the print results have improved Before starting work always perform a nozzle check and Head Alignment If nozzles are clogged or the head is misaligned no measures will result in improvements See Checking for Clogged Nozzles on page 84 and Correcting Print Misalignment Head Alignment on page 73 1 Check the attachment of the media holding plates If a media holding plate is not installed correctly media feeding may be disturbed See the following reference and reattach the media holding plates See Loading and Exchanging Media on page 30 If installing the media holding plate correctly still does not resolve the problem perform the following measure 2 Perform Feed Adjustment Feed adjustment may be required independently depending on the media used If the roll width is different independent adjustment is required even with the same media For more accurate adjustment print a test pattern using the following settings Manual 500mm Pattern See Feed Adjustment on page 76 Stains due to head striking The media and print head are contacting during printing Problem Solver 136 Perform the following sequence until the print results have improv
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12. Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS before using ink packs You can download it at your local Epson Web site Should ink contact your skin or enter your eyes or mouth immediately take the following actions m If fluid adheres to your skin immediately wash it off using large volumes of soapy water Consult a physician if the skin appears irritated or is discolored If fluid enters your eyes rinse immediately with water Failure to observe this precaution could result in bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation If problems persist consult with a physician If fluid enters your mouth consult with a physician as soon as possible If swallowed do not induce vomiting Consult with a physician as soon as possible If vomiting is induced vomited material may enter the windpipe which is dangerous T Note the following points when refilling ink m Gently cut or tear off the ink pack spout opening If you cut the ink pack spout too quickly ink may splatter Do not squeeze open ink packs Ink may spill Gently tilt the ink pack when pouring ink into the ink tank Maintenance 105 Important m Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink packs 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 ch
13. Stopper The stopper prevents splatter when waste ink is ejected Fit the stopper onto the mouth of the waste ink bottle 17 Waste ink tube Waste ink is discharged from this tube Be sure the end of this tube is in the waste ink bottle while the printer is in use 18 Ink tank Holds ink used for printing 19 Slider chip holder See Slider chip holder on page 12 20 Lock lever Raise the levers to unlock the slider for removal when replacing the chip unit Always lower the lock lever after inserting the slider Introduction 10 21 Chip unit check lamp This lamp turns on when a message related to the chip unit is displayed On An error occurred Check the message on the control panel s screen Off No error 22 AC inlets 1 and 2 Connect the power cables Make sure you connect both cables 23 LAN port See LAN port on page 13 24 USB port Connects the USB cable 25 Maintenance cover right Open this cover to perform maintenance around the print head Normally closed when using the printer See Maintenance Around the Print Head on page 88 26 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 27 Alert lamp This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs On flashing An error has occurred the type of error is indicated by how the lamp lights or flashes Check the message on the control pane
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15. When printing is complete you can visually inspect the pattern to determine whether there may be faint or missing colors in the preceding or following printout Using the Control Panel Menu 124 Item Parameter Explanation Light Medium Heavy Power Off 1 to 240 hours Choose the frequency never Off or after 1 to 240 hours and strength with which the printer performs head cleaning Periodic head cleaning will not be performed while Off is selected If a value between 1 and 240 hours is selected auto head cleaning will be performed after the specified number of hours If printing is in progress or the printer is in sleep mode when the specified time has elapsed Periodical Cleaning will only be performed after printing is complete or the printer is reactivated The following reset the timer Turning the printer on Choosing another option for this item Manually performing head cleaning using All Nozzles Note that even when Off is selected for Periodical Cleaning the printer will automatically clean the print head at a fixed interval after printing to keep the nozzle from clogging Cleaning Cycle Off 1 to 10 pages Choose the frequency with which the printer performs auto head cleaning never Off or once every 1 to 10 pages The cleaning cycle will not be performed while Off is selected Select 1 to 10 to perform head cleaning before the specified number of pages is p
16. adjustment screw clockwise If the drawn line is above the white line rotate the adjustment screw counterclockwise One turn of the screw moves the line about 1 mm Problem Solver 154 10 Pull out the adjustment paper from the printer 11 Move the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm 2 inches from the left edge of the roll core pass it through the media guide bar and then insert it into the printer Problem Solver 155 12 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 ry Ny yy a E A Problem Solver 156 13 Pull out the adjustment paper Bring the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm from the right edge of the roll core and then insert it into the printer 14 Keep the adjustment paper taut and check the positions of the white line on the platen and the line drawn in Step 12 Problem Solver 157 If the drawn line and white line are misaligned as shown in the illustration to the right proceed to Step 15 If they are aligned proceed to Step 18 SL g i eae 15 Use a hexagon wrench small to loosen the 2 screws T na n za 7 an Problem Solver 158 16 While checking the state of the two lines use the hexagon wrench large to adjust the screw so that the
17. appearance or otherwise Software License Terms 185 13 3 Independent Development Nothing in this License will impair Apple s right to acquire license develop have others develop for it market and or distribute technology or products that perform the same or similar functions as or otherwise compete with Modifications Larger Works technology or products that You may develop produce market or distribute 13 4 Waiver Construction Failure by Apple or any Contributor to enforce any provision of this License will not be deemed a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision Any law or regulation which provides that the language of a contract shall be construed against the drafter will not apply to this License 13 5 Severability a If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this License or portion thereof to be unenforceable that provision of the License will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the economic benefits and intent of the parties and the remainder of this License will continue in full force and effect b Notwithstanding the foregoing if applicable law prohibits or restricts You from fully and or specifically complying with Sections 2 and or 3 or prevents the enforceability of either of those Sections this License will immediately terminate and You must immediately discontinue any use of the Covered Code and destroy all copies of it that are in yo
18. by wall switches or automatic timers Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones Use only the type of power source indicated on the product s label Use only the power cord that comes with this product Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord Introduction 6 m If you use an extension cord with this product make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating If damage occurs to the plug replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician If there are fuses in the plug make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size and rating When using this product Co O DU Do not block or cover the openings in this product s case Do not insert objects through the slots Take care not to spill liquid on this product Do not attempt to service this product yourself Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions The power cord or plug is damaged liquid has entered the product the product has been dropped or the cabinet damaged the product does not operate normally or exhibits a disti
19. can be selected using the Printer Setup menu See The Printer Setup Menu on page 124 The after heater will be reactivated and sleep mode will end when a print job is received the media loading lever is used or another operation involving printer hardware is performed The red light is on inside the printer E This is nota failure The red light normally stays on inside the printer The administrator password has been forgotten E Reset the password At the Network Setup menu of the control panel run Restore Settings and then set a new password See The Network Setup Menu on page 128 Problem Solver 161 Chapter 6 Appendix Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumable products are available for use with your printer For the latest information see the Epson website Important Refilling the ink tank with an ink pack not specified in this manual can damage the printer Epson is not responsible for any damages or injuries incurred through the use of non Epson ink packs even if the printer is still within warranty Product Part number Explanation Ink packs Black T741100 Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink packs Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non genuine ink The use of Cyan 1741200 non genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson s Magenta 1741300 warrant
20. head cleaning perform regular part cleaning See Part Cleaning on page 89 Auto Maintenance Options The printer features handy auto maintenance options for performing regular head cleaning at an interval selected as described below 1 Periodical Cleaning Head cleaning is performed automatically at selected intervals of 1 to 240 hours See The Printer Setup Menu on page 124 Maintenance 86 1 Cleaning Cycle Head cleaning is performed automatically at selected intervals of 1 to 10 pages See The Printer Setup Menu on page 124 This section explains how to clean the head if you find that the nozzles are clogged on printing a test pattern 1 Pressing the button when the printer is ready to print displays the Maintenance menu Pressing the button when printing is paused takes you to step 3 2 Use the V A buttons to select Cleaning and press the OK button 3 Choose the nozzles to be cleaned All Nozzles Choose this option if all patterns in the printed nozzle check results contain faint or missing segments If you select All Nozzles proceed to step 5 Selected Nozzles Choose this option if only some of the numbered patterns nozzle arrays in the printed nozzle check results contained faint or missing segments You can select multiple nozzle arrays 4 Choose the nozzle arrays to be cleaned Maintenance 1 Use the w a buttons to choose
21. light or too dark E Are the print head nozzles clogged If the nozzles are clogged specific nozzles do not fire ink and the print quality declines Try printing a test pattern See Checking for Clogged Nozzles on page 84 E Was Head Alignment performed Select Head Alignment to realign the print head when print results seem grainy or out of focus See Correcting Print Misalignment Head Alignment on page 73 E Have you tried Feed Adjustment Large discrepancies in the feed amount cause banding horizontal banding lines or strips of uneven color Perform Feed Adjustment according to the media used See Feed Adjustment manual on page 67 E isthe after heater temperature appropriate Raise the temperature if the print results are blurred or smudged or the ink clots Note however that raising the temperature too high can cause the media to shrink wrinkle or deteriorate In addition the heaters may require some time to reach the desired temperature if the ambient temperature is low The after heater may also not have the desired effect after reaching the selected temperature if the media is too cold Allow the media to warm to room temperature before use E Are you using a genuine Epson ink pack This printer is designed for use with the genuine Epson ink packs specified in this manual Using any other type of ink pack may result in reduced print quality We recommend using only
22. new waste ink bottle Only reset the counter when replacing the waste ink bottle Resetting the counter before the waste ink bottle is replaced will result in the printer being unable to accurately track the waste ink level Using the Control Panel Menu 126 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 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 EPSON DOES NOT WARRANT ACCURACY Actual ink consumption varies considerably depending on such factors as software used firmware version image printed print settings substrate types frequency of use temperature and variations in printer performance and user preferences and practices Estimates do not account for ink used over the life of the cartridge for ink remaining in the cartridge after the replace cartridge signal Some Epson printers have multiple tools for estimating cost or ink consumption and not all tools work the same way Show Total Prints XXXXXX m XXXXXX ft Select Show Total Prints to view the total area of media printed to a maximum of six figures The Printer Status Menu These items track printer use
23. see the documentation for that software for technical support information Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink packs paper and accessories from an EPSON authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Where To Get Help 179 Appendix B 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 If you desire to receive the source code of the Bonjour Programs please see the Contacting Customer Support in Appendix or Printing Guide of this User s Guide and contact the customer support of your region You can redistribute Bonjour Programs and or modify it under the terms of the Apple Public Source License Version1 2 or its latest version These Bonjour Programs are WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE The Apple Public Source License Version1 2 is as follows You also can see the Apple Public Source License Version1 2 at http Awww opensource apple com apsi APPLE PUBLIC SOURCE LICENSE Version 2 0 Augus
24. setup menu correct for the current media If these options are not correctly adjusted for the current media the media may be creased or torn during printing See Feeding Tension on page 70 and Feed Speed on page 72 E Isthe after heater temperature too high Adjust the after heater temperature to suit the media Problem Solver 137 Try selecting Off for Tension Measurement in the setup menus Automatic tensioning may fail to maintain some types of media at the appropriate tension resulting in excessive slack or other tensioning problems that interfere with printing See Tension Measurement on page 70 Media jams Is the media creased or folded Media with a strong curl or that is folded back on its leading edge or creased may cause jams or other media feed problems Do not use media affected by these types of problems E Is the media too thick or too thin Check the media specifications to determine whether it can be used in the printer If you are using a software RIP contact the manufacturer for information on the settings and media that can be used HM Is Media Suction set too high Reduce Media Suction See Media Suction on page 69 Printing does not stop when the roll ends Is Off selected for Tension Measurement Periodically is recommended in most circumstances See Tension Measurement on page 70 Removing ja
25. termination of this License Provisions which by their nature should remain in effect beyond the termination of this License shall survive including but not limited to Sections 3 5 8 9 10 11 12 2 and 13 No party will be liable to any other for compensation indemnity or damages of any sort solely as a result of terminating this License in accordance with its terms and termination of this License will be without prejudice to any other right or remedy of any party 13 Miscellaneous 13 1 Government End Users The Covered Code is a commercial item as defined in FAR 2 101 Government software and technical data rights in the Covered Code include only those rights customarily provided to the public as defined in this License This customary commercial license in technical data and software is provided in accordance with FAR 12 211 Technical Data and 12 212 Computer Software and for Department of Defense purchases DFAR 252 227 7015 Technical Data Commercial Items and 227 7202 3 Rights in Commercial Computer Software or Computer Software Documentation Accordingly all U S Government End Users acquire Covered Code with only those rights set forth herein 13 2 Relationship of Parties This License will not be construed as creating an agency partnership joint venture or any other form of legal association between or among You Apple or any Contributor and You will not represent to the contrary whether expressly by implication
26. the Covered Code or twelve 12 months from the date of initial External Deployment whichever is longer You should preferably distribute the Source Code of Your Externally Deployed Modifications electronically e g download from a web site 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 You expressly acknowledge and agree that although Apple and each Contributor grants the licenses to their respective portions of the Covered Code set forth herein no assurances are provided by Apple or any Contributor that the Covered Code does not infringe the patent or other intellectual property rights of any other entity Apple and each Contributor disclaim any liability to You for claims brought by any other entity based on infringement of intellectual property rights or otherwise As a condition to exercising the rights and licenses granted hereunder You hereby assume sole responsibility to secure any other intellectual property rights needed if any For example if a third party patent license is required to allow You to distribute the Covered Code it is Your responsibility t
27. the genuine ink packs specified in this manual E Are you using an old ink pack 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 the ink pack Problem Solver 133 Are media settings correct Confirm that the media settings in the software RIP or on the printer match the media actually in use E Is Data Width selected for Head Movement Selecting Data Width for Head Movement in the setup menu increases print speed but may slightly reduce print quality For better quality results select Printer Full Width for Head Movement See The Printer Setup Menu on page 124 E Have you compared the printing result with the image on the display monitor Since monitors and printers produce colors differently printed colors will not always match on screen colors perfectly E Wasa printer cover opened during printing Opening covers during printing causes the print head to stop abruptly resulting in uneven colors Do not open the covers while printing is in progress The print is not positioned properly on the media E Is the media loaded correctly and are the margins correct If the media is not loaded correctly the results may be off center or part of the data may not be printed Make sure the loading method suits your setup You should also check whether the correct options are selected f
28. where the prints touch These marks will disappear if the prints are immediately separated and dried but will become permanent if the surfaces are not separated Avoid direct sunlight To prevent discoloration display and store prints as instructed in the documentation supplied with the media Using the Supplied Software Contents of the Software CD The following applications are available on the supplied software CD Install as required For information about these applications see the on line help for the application in question Note 1 The supplied disk does not contain printer drivers A software RIP is required for printing d The latest software utilities can be downloaded from the Epson website Introduction 27 Software Name Summary EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is used to update firmware from a computer and copy the media settings bank created in the printer s setup menu to a computer See Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 on page 28 and Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 on page 28 Epson Drivers and utilities Install the Epson communications driver EPSON SC F7100 Series Comm Driver The Epson communications driver is required if the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is to be used to copy media settings It is not a printer driver In addition the software RIP may not display printer status if the Epson communications driver is not installed when the printe
29. 0 x 1440 dpi Control code ESC P raster undisclosed command Media feed method Friction feed Built in memory 512 MB for Main 128 MB for Network Interface Hi Speed USB Compatible with the USB 2 0 Specification 100BASE TX 1000Base T Rated voltage AC 100 to 120V AC 200 to 240V Rated frequency Rated current Power consumption Temperature 50 to 60Hz 10A AC100 120V 5A AC200 240V Printing Approx 460 W Ready mode Approx 330 W Sleep mode Approx 10 W Power off 0 6 W or less Operating 15 to 35 C 59 to 95 F 15 to 25 C 59 to 77 F recommended Storage before unpacking 20 to 60 C or 4 to 140 F no more than 120 hours at 60 C or 140 F within a month at 40 C or 104 F Storage after unpacking 20 to 40 C or 4 to 104 F within a month at 40 C or 104 F Humidity Operating 20 to 80 40 to 60 recommended without condensation Storage before and after unpacking 5 to 85 without condensation Appendix 175 Printer Specifications Operating Temperature Humidity Range 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 15 20 25 3032 35 40 Dimension Storage minimum dimensions 2620 W x 1013 D x 1311 H mm or 103 2 W x 39 9 D x 51 6 H inches Maximum dimensions 2620 W x 1198 D x 1650 H mm or 103 2 W x 47 2 D x 65 0 H inches Weight Approx 269 kg 593 1 Ib 1 Use a shield
30. Check Print A nozzle pattern will be printed Inspect the pattern visually and perform f head cleaning if you detect faint or missing colors See Checking for Print At Right Clogged Nozzles on page 84 Print At Center The menu displayed depends on the Media Size Check setting and the width of the loaded media Print At Left Cleaning All Nozzles Execute Light Note the numbers of patterns that contain faint or missing colors and Execute Medium Execute Heavy Selected Nozzles Execute Light Execute Medium Execute Heavy clean all or selected nozzles Select All Nozzles to clean all nozzles Choose Selected Nozzles to clean only the nozzles in selected arrays The level of cleaning can be selected from Execute Light Execute Medium and Execute Heavy Select Execute Light first If the problem persists after you have used Execute Light choose Execute Medium If the problem persists after you have used Execute Medium choose Execute Heavy See Head Cleaning on page 86 Head Maintenance Move Head Position the print head for maintenance Perform such maintenance as cleaning the wiper caps and the area around print head only after using this option to position the head for cleaning Moving the print head manually could cause malfunction See Maintenance Around the Print Head on page 88 Waste Ink Counter Use this item to reset the waste ink counter after placing a
31. Parameter Explanation Media Suction Oto 10 Suction is required to maintain the correct distance between the media and the print head the amount needed varies with the type of media Excessive suction can increase the gap between the print head and thin or flexible media potentially reducing print quality or preventing the media feeding normally In such cases you will need to lower media suction The suction power is weakened when the parameter is lowered Head Movement Data Width Printer Full Width Choose the range in which the print head moves during printing Data Width restricts print head movement to the printed area Restricting the extent of print head movement increases print speed If Printer Full Width is selected the print head will move the full width of the largest media supported by the printer Select this option for more even prints with less variation Multi Strike Printing Off Choose the number of times each line is printed 2to8 Roll Type Printable Side Out Choose Printable Side Out or Printable Side In according to how the Printable Side In media is rolled Tension Measurement Periodically Choose Periodically or Every page to have the printer automatically monitor and adjust media tension during printing for optimal results Every page Periodically is recommended in most circumstances Do not print at the end of a roll Select Every page for more precise tensioni
32. a Size Check Menu on page 126 Print At Center Print At Left setting and the width of the loaded media Cleaning All Nozzles Execute Light Execute Medium Execute Heavy Selected Nozzles Execute Light Execute Medium Execute Heavy Head Maintenance Move Head Waste Ink Counter Print Logs Print Job Log Sheet Print See The Print Logs gt z Menu on page 127 Show Total Prints XXXXXXm XXXXXX ft Printer Status Print Status Sheet Print See The Printer Status Menu on page 127 Firmware Version XXXXXXX X_XX XXXX Using the Control Panel Menu 117 Menu ltem Parameter Network Setup IP Address Setting See The Network Setup Menu on Auto i page 128 Panel IP 000 000 000 000 255 255 255 255 SM 000 000 000 000 255 255 255 255 DG 000 000 000 000 255 255 255 255 Print Status Sheet Print Restore Settings Yes No Preference Date And Time MM DD YY HH MM See The Preference Menu on page 128 Language Japanese English French Italian German Portuguese Spanish Dutch Russian Korean Chinese Unit Length m ft in Unit Temperature C F Alert Sound Setting On Off Alert Lamp Setting On Off Reset All Settings Yes No See The Reset All Settings Menu on page 129 Using the Control Panel Menu 118 Details of the Menu The Media Setup Me
33. a are different the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly If there is slack on one side flip the Manual switch to to rewind the media remove the tape and then restart from Step 1 PA _ PJ Pty He f of Basic Operations 56 5 Confirm that the edges of media taken up on the roll core are not misaligned Important If the edges of media taken up on the roll core are misaligned the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly When misaligned rewind the media remove the tape and then restart from Step 1 6 Flip the Auto switch to L Basic Operations 57 Take Up With the Printed Side Facing In 1 Pass the media under the media guide bar and then attach the media to the take up roll core In the order shown in the illustration tape the media to the take up roll core When attaching in the center tape while pulling the center of the media straight When attaching on the left and right tape while pulling the media sideways Important If the media is lifted up between the attached pieces of tape the media will not be taken up correctly We recommend either adding tape and attaching it uniformly or fixing creases at the leading edge of the media 2 Press the W button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single wrap around the roll core Basic Operations 58 3 Flip the Manual switch to d amp a to wrap the media on
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35. amp Drying menu where you can adjust the Heater Temperature 11 button maintenance button Pressing this button displays the Maintenance menu which contains such items as Nozzle Check Cleaning Head Washing Head Maintenance and Waste Ink Counter This button is disabled during printing See The Maintenance Menu on page 126 Introduction 17 12 11 7 button pause cancel button The printer enters pause status if this is pressed while printing To release the pause status press the f button again or select Pause Cancel on the screen and then press the OK button To cancel print jobs being processed select Job Cancel on the screen and then press the OK button Pressing this button when menus are displayed closes the menus and returns the printer to ready status 13 y button media feed button When the printer is in the ready state you can feed the media to the cut position by pressing this button and then OK See Cutting Media on page 46 When printing is in progress you can use this button to adjust media feed See Feed Adjustment on page 76 Understanding the Display 1 Messages Displays the printer s status operation and error messages See When a Message Is Displayed on page 130 2 Heater temperature This display shows the temperature settings for the after heater The thermometer icons give a rough indication of the current temperatures of the heaters i The heater has rea
36. and settings Item Parameter Explanation Print Status Sheet Print Print a status sheet showing current printer settings Use this option to view a variety of information about the printer on a single sheet Notes on ink consumption This is a simple tool for estimating the total ink consumption EPSON DOES NOT WARRANT ACCURACY Actual ink consumption varies considerably depending on such factors as software used firmware version image printed print settings substrate types frequency of use temperature and variations in printer performance and user preferences and practices Estimates do not account for ink used over the life of the cartridge for ink remaining in the cartridge after the replace cartridge signal Some Epson printers have multiple tools for estimating cost or ink consumption and not all tools work the same way Firmware Version XXXXXXX X_XX XXXK View the printer Firmware Version Using the Control Panel Menu 127 The Network Setup Menu indicates default settings ltem Parameter Explanation IP Address Setting Auto Choose whether IP addresses are obtained automatically Auto or manually Panel using DHCP If Panel is selected enter an IP Panel IP XXX XXX XXX XXX address subnet mask and default gateway address Contact your SM XXX XXX XXXXXX system administrator for detailed information DG XXX XXX XXX XXX Print Status Sh
37. andling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchliorate Warnings Cautions Important and Notes Warning Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury Y Caution Cautions must be followed to avoid bodily injury Important Important must be followed to avoid damage to this product Note Notes contain useful or additional information on the operation of this product Introduction 8 Printer Parts Your product may look different from the illustrations in this guide but the instructions are the same Front Maintenance cover left Open this cover to clean the area around the print head It is normally closed when the printer is in use See Cleaning Around the Print Head on page 91 After heater The after heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing See Heating amp Drying on page 68 Media guide bar The media guide bar maintains tension to prevent the media from sagging as it is taken up Handle After placing media on the left roll holder rotate the handle to press the holder and apply pressure to the roll core Introduction 9 5 Rollcore holder Place an empty roll core for media take up on these holders There are two holders one on the left and one on the right See Media Loading and Take Up on page 48 6 Roll core holder locking screw The locking screws keep the roll core holders in place once the
38. ce around the roll core 4 Confirm that the media is not loose Basic Operations 59 Confirm differences in tension on the right and left by lightly tapping on both edges of the media AS __ Important 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 that follows cannot be taken up correctly If there is slack on one side flip the Manual switch to qh to rewind the media remove the tape and then restart from Step 1 Pty He f of PA _ P Basic Operations 60 5 Confirm that the edges of media taken up on the roll core are not misaligned ee ia ea Pe os ror Er Important If the edges of media taken up on the roll core are misaligned the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly When misaligned rewind the media remove the tape and then restart from Step 1 6 Flip the Auto switch to da Basic Operations 61 Removing the Take up Roll Caution i 11 Because the media is heavy it should not be carried by one person When loading or removing the media use at least two persons 11 Perform the following procedure to properly remove the take up roll Injury may occur if the take up roll falls 1 Set the Auto switch to Off 2D 2 Cut the media and roll the cut end onto the take up r
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40. ched the selected temperature fi The heater has not reached the selected temperature 3 Media info From left to right this display shows the selected media platen gap media width and media remaining Introduction 18 3 Media info 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 The selected platen gap is shown as follows PGE 1 5 PGE lt 2 0 PGE 2 5 The media remaining is not displayed if Off is selected for Remaining Setup in the Media Remaining menu See The Media Setup Menu on page 119 4 Chip unit status The display changes as shown below when an error is detected in the installed chip unit Normal Warning or error J gt p Cc omme 2 1 Status indicators The chip unit status is indicated as follows La No error Ready to print An error occurred Check the message on the screen and clear the error x The chip unit could not be recognized or it is not compatible with the printer Or the slider is not rx locked Check the on screen message N The chip unit requires replacement Replace the chip unit with one from a new ink pack As it gets closer to time to replace the chip unit will begin to flash 2 Ink color codes BK Black Y Yellow M Magenta C Cyan Introduction 19 5 Waste ink bottle status Displays the approximate amount of
41. ctivity We also offer 1000 ml high capacity ink packs for refill This eliminates the need for frequent ink replacement Superior Ease of Use Easy Media Installation and Take up 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 In addition to roll supports that give you a place to rest media during installation the printer offers lift levers that allow heavy media to be effortlessly raised to the level of the roll holders Introduction 21 Ease of Maintenance Print quality can only be ensured through daily maintenance and the printer is constructed with this in mind Lamp and Alarm Error Alerts When an error occurs an alarm will sound and the alert lamp will light The large alert lamp is highly visible even at a distance An alarm sounds simultaneously to prevent time wasted while stoppages due to errors go unnoticed High Speed USB Gigabit Ethernet The printer comes equipped with high speed USB and 100 Base TX 1000 Base T network interfaces Introduction 22 Notes on Usage and Storage Installation Space Make sure that you secure the following space clear of any other objects so that paper ejection and consumable replacement are not obstructed For the external dimensions of t
42. d the amount of media remaining press the A button to rewind the media so that this information will remain on the roll after the media is cut 4 Cut the media with the cutter Pass the blade of the cutter down the cutting groove Basic Operations 47 Important To continue printing after cutting do not rewind the media past the cutter groove on the pressure roller side If the leading edge of the media is curled stop rewinding before the media reaches the inner side of the front cover Note If you are using the auto take up reel unit set the Auto switch on the auto take up reel unit to Off before using the Manual switch to position the media over the cutting groove Removing Media You can now remove the media from the roll holders To remove the media reverse the steps you followed to load it See the section beginning with Loading Media on page 31 Using the Auto Take up Reel Unit Media Loading and Take Up The auto take up reel unit automatically takes up media as it is printed improving the efficiency of unmanned operation The auto take up reel unit for this printer can take up media in either of the following directions Printed side out Printed side in Take up with the printed side out places the printed surface on the outside of the roll Take up with the printed side in places the printed surface on the inside of the roll Basic Operat
43. drawn line aligns with the position of the dotted line While pressing on the media guide bar with your hand align the lines by rotating the adjustment screw If the drawn line is below the white line rotate the adjustment screw counterclockwise If the drawn line is above the white line rotate the adjustment screw clockwise One turn of the screw moves the line about 1 mm 17 Use a hexagon wrench small to tighten the 2 screws Problem Solver 159 18 Pull out the adjustment paper from the printer loosen the left roll core holder locking screw and remove the roll core holder 19 Pull out the roll core a any MIRA SSi y aaa y l l Y Other Problems The after heater switches off automatically 124 involving printer hardware is performed The after heater will turn off if no print job is received for some time and no error occurs The time before the after heater turns off automatically can be selected using the Heat Off Timer option in the setup menu See The Printer Setup Menu on page The after heater will be reactivated when a print job is received the media loading lever is used or another operation Problem Solver 160 The control panel display keeps turning off E Is the printer in sleep mode The printer enters sleep mode when the Heat Off Timer expires and the heaters turn off The time before the after heater turns off
44. e maintenance request until the part is replaced A service call occurs if you continue to use the printer Call For Service A call for service occurs when XXXX Error XXXX The power cable is not connected securel Power off and then on If this doesn t P Y work note the code and call for service An error that cannot be cleared occurs When a call for service has occurred the printer automatically stops printing Turn off the printer disconnect the power cable from the outlet and from the AC inlet on the printer and then reconnect Turn on the printer again multiple times If the same call for service is displayed on the LCD panel contact Epson Support for assistance Tell them the call for service code is XXXX Troubleshooting You cannot print because the printer does not work The printer does not turn on E Is the power cable plugged into the electrical outlet or the printer Make sure the power cable is securely plugged into the printer E Isthere any problem with the electrical outlet Make sure your outlet works by connecting the power cable for another electric product The printer is not communicating with the computer E Is the cable plugged in properly Make sure the printer s interface cable is securely plugged into the correct terminal of the computer and the printer Also make sure the cable is not broken nor bent If you have a spare cable try connecting with
45. ecessary precautions could result in burns 1 Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when opening or closing the front cover Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury Ink and particles of paper and lint from the media accumulate on the platen pressure rollers and media holding plates Ink on these surfaces may be transferred to the media Clean them thoroughly Important Continued use with lint dust or ink adhering to these surfaces could damage the print head or clog the nozzles 1 Make sure the printer is turned off and the screen has turned off and then unplug the power cable from the outlet 2 Wait one minute 3 Open the front cover 4 Raise the media loading lever 5 Clean the pressure rollers Maintenance 82 Remove particles of paper and dust from the pressure rollers using a soft bristled brush 6 Clean the media holding plates and platen Dampen a soft cloth in water wring it out thoroughly and use it to remove lint and dust from the media holding plates on both the left and right sides and from the platen Maintenance 83 Checking for Clogged Nozzles 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 m Print Nozzle Pattern At specified intervals the printer prints a test pattern at the start of no
46. ed 1 Cut sections of media with wrinkles or waviness If media is stored inappropriately or left loaded in the printer wrinkles and waviness may occur If media is used in this state the print head and the raised surface of the media may contact and cause staining Cut sections with wrinkles or waviness before using media Furthermore store media as described in the manual accompanying the printer and load media in the printer just before printing If the problem is not resolved even when printing on sections without wrinkles or waviness perform the following measure 2 Load the media in the printer correctly and configuring the media settings appropriately If the media loading method heating temperature tension suction and other settings are inappropriate wrinkles and waviness occur on the media Make sure the loading method and settings are correct See Loading and Exchanging Media on page 30 If the measures above do not resolve the problem perform the following measure 3 Check that the media is loaded correctly in the auto take up reel unit If the method to attach the media to the take up roll core is inappropriate media may move around during take up which may cause wrinkles and raised sections Make sure media is being loaded on the auto take up reel unit correctly Using the Auto Take up Reel Unit on page 48 Media Problems Media is creased Are the Feeding Tension and Feed Speed options in the
47. ed twisted pair cable category 5 or better 2 With supplied media system installed ink not included Appendix 176 Ink Specifications Type Dedicated ink pack Sublimation transfer ink Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Use by date See the date printed on the ink pack at normal temperature Print quality guarantee expiry 25 days from the day the ink tank was refilled from the ink pack Storage temperature Uninstalled 20 to 40 C or 4 to 104 F within a month at 40 C or 104 F Installed 20 to 35 C or 4 to 95 F within a month at 40 C or 104 F Transporting 20 to 60 C or 4 to 140 F within a month at 40 C or 104 F within 72 hours at 60 C or 140 F Capacity 1000 ml Important The ink will freeze if stored for a long period of time at 20 C 4 F or below If the ink is frozen store for at least 4 hours at room temperature 25 C 77 F with no condensation before using Standards and Approvals Safety UL 60950 1 CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EN 60950 1 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B Class A CAN CSA CEI IEC CISPR 22 Class A AS NZS CISPR 22 Class A EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN 55022 Class A EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 W Warning This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measu
48. edia 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 See Loading and Exchanging Media on page 30 L Menu 1 Confirm that the media has been pulled to the prescribed position Correct adjustment may not be possible if the media is not pulled sufficiently See Loading and Exchanging Media on page 30 2 After confirming that the printer is ready to print press the Menu button The settings menu will be displayed 3 Select Media Setup and press the OK button 4 Use the V A buttons to select Customize Settings and press the OK button Basic Operations 74 5 Use the V A buttons to select a media setting bank number between 1 and 30 and then press the OK button Note that any settings already saved in the printer will be overwritten 6 Use the V A buttons to select Head Alignment and press the OK button 7 Use the V A buttons to select Manual Uni D or Manual Bi D and press the OK button 8 An alignment pattern will be printed When printing is complete the media will automatically be fed to a position where the pattern is clearly visible Cut the media if necessary See Cutting Media on page 46 Note To rewind the media press the amp button Stop rewinding before the media is past the cutter g
49. eel See Cutting Media on page 46 3 Rotate the handle of the left roll core holder Basic Operations 62 4 To prevent the media from sliding off the roll support the roll at its left end 5 Loosen the left roll core holder locking screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll 7 To prevent the media from sliding off the roll support the roll at its right end 8 Loosen the right roll core holder locking screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll Basic Operations 63 9 Lower the roll onto the roll support Before Printing To maintain print quality perform the following inspection before starting work each day L Print a check pattern to check for clogged nozzles 1 Perform head cleaning if parts of the pattern are faint or missing See Checking for Clogged Nozzles on page 84 See Head Cleaning on page 86 Saving Optimal Seitings for the Current Media Print Media Settings A variety of media settings can be optimized for the current media and stored in the printer Once frequently used settings have been stored in a media setting bank they can be recalled to instantly optimize multiple parameters The printer offers a total of 30 media setting banks This section describes how to create media setting banks and the settings that can be stored Basic Operations 64 Parameters Stored in Media Setting Banks Media setting banks s
50. eet Print Use Print Status Sheet to print the current network status Use this information for a complete overview of network settings Restore Settings Yes Select Yes to restore all items in the Network Setup menu to their default settings No The Preference Menu indicates default settings ltem 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 English French Italian German Portuguese Spanish Dutch Russian Korean Chinese Select the language used in the control panel display Unit Length m ft in Choose the units of length used in the control panel display and when printing test patterns Unit Temperature C F Choose the temperature units used in the control panel display Using the Control Panel Menu 128 ltem Parameter Explanation Alert Sound Setting On Enable On or disable Off the alarm that sounds when an error Be occurs If the alarm is sounding press the OK button to turn it off Alert Lamp Setting On Enable On or disable Off the alert lamp that lights when an error occurs Off The Reset All Settings Menu Parameter Explanation Yes Select Yes to reset all settings in the Preference menu except Date And Time Language Un
51. en Gap 1 5 2 0 2 5 Head Alignment Manual Uni D Manual Bi D Heating amp Drying Heater Temperature Off 30 to 55 C 86 to 131 F Drying Time Per Pass 0 to 10 sec Blank Area Feed Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 After Heater Feed On Off Media Suction Oto 10 Head Movement Data Width Printer Full Width Multi Strike Printing Off 2 to 8 Roll Type Printable Side Out Printable Side In Tension Measurement Periodically Every page Off Feeding Tension Auto Manual 0 to 40 Take up Tension Auto 7 Manual 1to6 Feed Speed 1to2 Restore Settings Yes No Print Media List Print Using the Control Panel Menu 116 Menu Item Parameter Printer Setup See The Printer Setup Menu on page 124 Side Margin Right 3 to 25 mm 0 12 to 1 00 inch Side Margin Left 3 to 25 mm 0 12 to 1 00 inch Print Start Position 0 to 800 mm 0 00 to 32 00 inches Media Size Check On Off Media End Check On Off Media Skew Check On Off Print Nozzle Pattern Off 1 to 10 pages Periodical Cleaning Light Medium Heavy Power Cleaning Cycle Off 1 to 240 hours Off 1 to 10 pages Heat Off Timer 15 to 240 minutes Sleep Mode 15 to 240 minutes Restore Settings Yes No Maintenance Nozzle Check Print See The Maintenance Print At Right The menu displayed depends on the Medi
52. ended in most circumstances Do not print at the end of a roll Do not select Off for Media End Check Select Every page for more precise tensioning but note that print times will increase Feeding Tension Auto Manual Oto 40 Auto is recommended 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 If Media Size Check is Off set Feeding Tension to Manual and then set the recommended value for the media width If Feeding Tension is set to Auto and creases appear during printing or black bands dark stripes appear in the prints set Feeding Tension to Manual When Manual is set we recommend setting Feeding Tension to a value that complies with the width of the loaded media See Feeding Tension on page 70 for more information If other values are used banding horizontal banding lines or strips of uneven color or wrinkles may appear in the prints Take up Tension Auto Manual 1to6 Auto is recommended 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 If Media Size Check is Off set Take up Tension to Manual and then set the recommended value for the media width If Take up Tension is set to Auto and creases appear during printing or black bands dark stripes appear in the prints s
53. et Take up Tension to Manual When Manual is set we recommend setting Take up Tension to Lv3 If other values are used banding horizontal banding lines or strips of uneven color or wrinkles may appear in the prints Using the Control Panel Menu 120 ltem Parameter Explanation Restore Settings Yes If Yes is selected the configured RIP Settings are returned to the default settings No 1 to 30 media setting bank number ltem Parameter Explanation Setting Name Assign the media setting bank a name up to 22 half size characters long Using distinctive names makes it easier to select banks for use Feed Adjustment Manual Use this option if banding horizontal banding lines or strips of uneven color persists after head cleaning and head alignment have been performed Visually inspect the printed pattern and enter the adjustment value by hand See Feed Adjustment on page 76 Platen Gap 1 5 2 0 2 5 Choose the platen gap the distance between the print head and the media The default setting of 2 0 is recommended in most situations Choose 1 5 if print quality is unsatisfactory Choose 2 5 if printout is scratched or smudged Choosing a larger gap than required may result in ink stains inside the printer reduced print quality or shorter product life Head Alignment Manual Uni D Select Head Alignment to align print head when print
54. ettings and media that can be used E isthe 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 W 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 E Isthe media creased or folded Media that is creased or folded may rise from the platen and contact the print head resulting in smudges or uneven colors E Are the wiper caps or print head stained Ink clots or lint around the wiper caps or print head may result in stains caused by a build up of ink Clean the affected area See Maintenance Around the Print Head on page 88 E isthe print head striking the printed surface Smear caused by the print head striking the media can be prevented by adjusting the Platen Gap to suit the media See Platen Gap on page 67 or Feeding Tension on page 70 Ink drops E 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 Do not place exposed media directly on the floor Media should be rewound and inserted in its original packaging for storage Do not carry media with the media surface pressed against clothing
55. event the media from riding up and keep fuzz on the cut edge of the media from touching the print head Position the plates at either side of the media before printing See Loading Media on page 31 3 Cutter groove Pass the blade of a cutter not included down this groove to cut media 4 Pressure rollers These rollers press down on the media during printing See Cleaning the Platen Pressure Rollers and Media Holding Plates on page 82 5 Platen The platen suctions the media for printing See Cleaning the Platen Pressure Rollers and Media Holding Plates on page 82 6 Wiper cleaner The wiper cleaner removes ink from the wiper Replacement may be required See Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner on page 101 Introduction 14 7 Caps Except during printing these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them from drying out Cleaning may be required See Part Cleaning on page 89 8 Wiper The wiper removes ink from the print head nozzles Cleaning or replacement may be required See Part Cleaning on page 89 See Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner on page 101 Back arena ay Cf LAs Ear a f o p it ae oe i Tal 4 9 Q 1 Drive switch The drive switch is used to feed the media during loading and to rewind the media for replacement 2 Rollholder Place media on these holders There are two holders one on the le
56. ft and one on the right 3 Roll holder fixing screw These screws fix the roll holders in place once the media has been installed There are two screws one on the left and one on the right 4 Rollholder 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 levers one on the left and one on the right 5 Loading guide Media is loaded along this guide 6 Rollsupport 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 Introduction 15 7 Handle After placing media on the right roll holder rotate the handle to apply pressure to the roll core Control Panel oT E Gite 5o 5 1 button power button Turns the power on and off 2 light power light The printer s operational status is indicated by a lit or flashing light On The power is on Flashing The printer is receiving data or performing head cleaning or other operations during shut down Off The power is off Introduction 16 3 button media setup button Press this button to display the Media Setup menu which contains such items as Media Remaining Select Media Customize Settings and Print Media List This button is disabled during printing See The Media Setup Menu on page 119 4 Display Displays
57. fter printing On Off 3 After finishing the configuration press the OK button 4 Press the 5 button twice to return to the customize settings menu Media Suction While printing the printer uses suction to provide the pressure needed to maintain the correct distance between the media and the print head the amount of pressure required varies with the type of media Less suction is used for thin media that would not print or feed correctly at high levels of suction 1 Use the V A buttons to select Media Suction and press the OK button 2 Use the V A buttons to choose a value 3 Select the desired option and press the OK button 4 Press the 5 button to return to the customize settings menu Head Movement Choose the range in which the print head moves during printing 1 Use the V A buttons to select Head Movement and press the OK button 2 Use the V A buttons to select the desired setting and press the OK button For faster printing select Data Width For even high quality printing select Printer Full Width Multi Strike Printing Choose the number of times each line is printed Basic Operations 69 4 Use the V A buttons to select Multi Strike Printing and press the OK button Use the V A buttons to choose a value Select the desired option and press the OK button Press the 5 button to return to the customize settings menu Roll Type Choose Printable Side Out or Printable Side In according to how t
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59. hat refer to this License and b You must include a copy of this License with every copy of Source Code of Covered Code and documentation You distribute or Externally Deploy and You may not offer or impose any terms on such Source Code that alter or restrict this License or the recipients rights hereunder except as permitted under Section 6 2 2 Modified Code You may modify Covered Code and use reproduce display perform internally distribute within Your organization and Externally Deploy Your Modifications and Covered Code for commercial or non commercial purposes provided that in each instance You also meet all of these conditions a You must satisfy all the conditions of Section 2 1 with respect to the Source Code of the Covered Code b You must duplicate to the extent it does not already exist the notice in Exhibit A in each file of the Source Code of all Your Modifications and cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that You changed the files and the date of any change and c If You Externally Deploy Your Modifications You must make Source Code of all Your Externally Deployed Modifications either available to those to whom You have Externally Deployed Your Modifications or publicly available Source Code of Your Externally Deployed Modifications must be released under the terms set forth in this License including the license grants set forth in Section 3 below for as long as you Externally Deploy
60. he Maintenance menu after replacement See The Maintenance Menu on page 126 Important If you replace the waste ink bottle before being prompted by a message always clear the waste ink counter Otherwise the printer will not be able to accurately track the waste ink level Maintenance 98 Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle 1 Raise the stopper Maintenance 99 Note If the underside of the stopper is stained wipe it 3 Insert the waste ink tube into the mouth of the new waste ink bottle and place the waste ink bottle in the holder Tightly seal the lid on the used waste ink bottle Important 1 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 4 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 4 Lower the stopper Important Confirm that the stopper adheres closely to the mouth of the bottle If there is a gap waste ink may splatter and stain the surrounding area 5 Press the OK button 6 Check again to confirm that a fresh waste ink bottle is correctly placed and then press the OK button to reset the waste ink counter Maintenance 100 Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner Replace the wiper and wiper cleaner if
61. he chip unit for even one color needs to be replaced If the Chip unit expended message is displayed during a print job you can replace the chip unit and refill the ink while printing continues For information on compatible ink packs see Options and Consumable Products on page 162 Be sure to read the Safety Data Sheet before a replacement procedure You can download it at your local Epson website Important This printer has a remaining ink warning system Use the following procedure for replacement and ink refills to replace the chip unit and refill the ink correctly After the service engineer attaches the ink tank replace the chip unit and refill the ink when remaining ink is about 70 mm 2 8 inches from the bottom of the ink tank This system does not directly detect the amount of ink remaining in the ink tank Instead the amount of ink remaining is estimated based on the ink usage conditions and displayed as a message To maintain the accuracy of this system you must replace the chip unit and refill the ink as soon as possible once the remaining ink is 70 mm 2 8 inches or less from the bottom of the ink tank Maintenance 104 Procedure for Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills You can use the same procedure to replace chip units for all colors Caution 1 Store ink packs in a location out of reach of children d Wear protective eyewear and gloves when refilling ink Be sure to read the
62. he media is rewound straight 20 Open the front cover 22 Attach the media holding plates Basic Operations 40 First position the plates so that the edges of the media are in the centers of the round holes Important Always position the plates so that the edges of the media are at the centers of the round holes Incorrect positioning causes banding horizontal banding lines or strips of uneven color during printing Basic Operations 41 23 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 1 Do not use the media holding plates with media that is more than 0 4 mm 0 02 inch thick The media holding plates could touch and damage the print head 1 Move the media holding plates to the left and right edges of the platen when they are not in use 11 Do not use the media holding plates if the sides of the printed media are smudged or torn 24 Close the front cover Basic Operations 42 Viewing and Changing Media Settings The control panel displays the following information once the media is loaded Bl information Remaining Setup ON Selected Media KIRIP Settings Saas A Change Settings J Proceed This display can be used to view or change the following two options 1 Remaining Setup On The
63. he media is rolled 1 2 3 Use the W a buttons to select Roll Type and press the OK button Use the V A buttons to select the desired setting and press the OK button Select the desired option and press the OK button Tension Measurement Periodically is recommended in most circumstances Choose Off if slack develops in the media or other printing problems occur 1 2 3 Use the W a buttons to select Tension Measurement and press the OK button Use the V A buttons to select the desired setting and press the OK button Select the desired option and press the OK button Feeding Tension Feeding Tension has 2 settings Auto and Manual The default setting of Auto is recommended in most situations If creases appear during printing or black bands dark stripes appear in the prints set Feeding Tension to Manual We recommend setting Feeding Tension to the value below that complies the width of the loaded media If other values are used banding horizontal banding lines or strips of uneven color or wrinkles may appear in the prints Recommended values for Feeding Tension by media width 64 52 44 42 36 24 Value of Feeding Tension when Tension Measurement is Lv28 Lv23 Lv19 Lv19 Lv16 Lv11 Periodically Every Page Basic Operations 70 If you have previously performed Feed Adjustment you will need to perform it again after adjusting Media Tension See Feed Adjustment manua
64. he performance of the wiper causing product malfunction 1 When Press OK after cleaning is displayed on the control panel press the OK button to move the wiper to the back Maintenance 95 2 Remove the wiper cleaner Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer 3 4 Return the wiper cleaner that was removed in Step 2 to its original position Maintenance 96 Place it on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click 5 Close both maintenance covers and press the OK button The menus will close when the print head returns to its normal position Disposing of Waste Ink When to Dispose of Waste Ink Be sure to replace the waste ink bottle when the following message is displayed on the control panel L Prepare empty waste ink bottle 1 Replace waste ink bottle and press OK Leave the waste ink in the waste ink bottle for disposal do not transfer it to another container Be sure to read the Safety Data Sheet before a replacement procedure You can download it from your local Epson Web site Maintenance 97 Y Caution L1 Store waste ink in a location out of reach of children d Wear protective eyewear and gloves when replacing waste ink bottle 1 Should waste ink contact your skin or enter your eyes or mouth immediately take the following actions f fluid adheres to your skin immediately wash it off using large volumes of soapy water Consu
65. he printer see Specifications Table on page 175 100 mm 3 9 in 500 mm 19 7 in 1750 mm 68 9 in 2903 mm 114 3 in 3620 mm 142 5 in 500 mm 19 7 in Notes When Using the Printer Note the following points when using this printer to avoid breakdowns malfunctions and print quality decline 1 When using the printer observe the operating temperature and humidity range described in the Specifications Table on page 175 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 Also when operating in dry areas air conditioned environment or under direct sunlight maintain the appropriate humidity 1 Avoid using the printer in locations with heat sources or locations that are exposed to direct drafts from ventilators or air conditioners The print head nozzles could dry out and clog 1 Do not bend or tug the waste ink tube Ink could spill inside or around the printer Introduction 23 1 We recommend performing maintenance on the following components as required Failure to perform appropriate maintenance will shorten print head life See Maintenance Around the Print Head on page 88 Component to be cleaned Frequency Print head When col
66. he printer has an error E Confirm if errors have occurred in the printer by checking the lights and messages on the printer s control panel See Control Panel on page 16 and When a Message Is Displayed on page 130 The printer sounds like it is printing but nothing prints The print head moves but nothing prints E Confirm the printer operation Print a test pattern Test patterns can be printed without connecting the printer to a computer and hence can be used to check printer function and status See Checking for Clogged Nozzles on page 84 Refer to the following section for information on what to do if the pattern does not print correctly E Is the message Motor Self Adjustment displayed on the control panel s screen The printer adjusts the internal motor Wait for a while without turning off the printer Problem Solver 132 Test pattern does not print correctly E Perform head cleaning The nozzles may be clogged Print a test pattern again after performing head cleaning See Head Cleaning on page 86 E Has the printer been left unused for a long time If the printer has not been used for a long time the nozzles may have dried up and have been clogged Steps to take when the printer has not been used for a long time See Notes When Not Using the Printer on page 24 The prints are not what you expected Print quality is poor uneven too
67. ia coming into contact with the print head 11 f 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 prints 1 Do not place exposed media directly on the floor Media should be rewound and inserted in its original packaging for storage 1 Do not carry media with the media surface pressed against clothing Handle media in its individual packaging until just before loading the media in the printer Qo amp f 1 f media is loaded and the right and left edges of the roll are uneven media feeding problems may cause the media to move around during printing Either rewind to align the edges or use a roll without any issues gt Loading Media This section describes how to load media when the standard media feeding unit is installed We recommend that you perform a parallel adjustment of the media feeding unit to ensure that media is fed straight and to avoid printing or take up problems For more information see Parallel adjustment of the media feeding unit on page 141 Basic Operations 31 Caution i 11 The after heater may be hot observe all necessary precautions Failure to observe the necessary precautions could result in burns 1 Because the media is heavy it should not be carried by one person When loading or removing the media use at least two persons 1 Remove the media holdi
68. ia Loading and Take Up 0 2 00 e eee ee 48 Removing the Take up Roll 0 ee 62 Contents 3 Before PHMING arei dade Bris dase gee See ewes oe teed Bs See eke GAR ears Soe Aaa 64 Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media Print Media Settings 64 Parameters Stored in Media Setting Banks 0 000 c eee eee 65 PAVING OOUINGS r Atara uuha a OMe Ll eee Men sake Oe Ca tela ae 66 Changing Heater Settings 6 042i4viaesadiwese incited vheete bidet feed Seo eaes 72 Correcting Print Misalignment Head Alignment 0 00 e eee 73 Feed AGiIUSIMOME nre yiee ec whee agai sa ROP OR ocak ates date eae 76 Using a Test Pattern iis e2 oecsieee oe wae ons owe ees weed ie MESS eRe rales 77 Performing Feed Adjustment During Printing 0 00 e eee eee 79 Printable area a ciwcgetacede ibaa be A EERE E esc ageehe setae ceale een eda 80 Chapter 3 Maintenance Daily Maintenances 2a oira ee ieee Ee eee oe tee Soap ee ye a 82 Cleaning the Platen Pressure Rollers and Media Holding Plates 82 Checking for Clogged Nozzles 0 0c cece ee ees 84 Head Cleaning soian esaea tiana nee Peele E eis tewe leew eeeiawd es 86 Maintenance Around the Print Head 00 eee 88 Cleaning Preparation and NotesS 0000 c eee eee et eee 88 Part SIG Ang oes cus eee oid oe cite tie eae te aa wetted die teh eats sama ee eels he 89 Cleaning the Wiper Rail
69. ies and under certain circumstances may cause erratic printer behavior Information about non genuine chip unit status may not be Yellow T741400 displayed and use of non genuine ink is recorded for possible use in service support See Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills on page 104 Maintenance kit 1724200 Contains the cleaning sticks gloves wiper and wiper cleaner required for printer maintenance See Maintenance Around the Print Head on page 88 Waste ink bottle 7724000 Identical to the waste ink bottle supplied with the printer Media holding plate C12C890891 Identical to the media holding plates supplied with the printer Appendix 162 Supported Media 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 We recommend that you print a test run and check the results before purchasing media in large quantities Important Do not use media that is wrinkled scuffed torn or dirty Roll core size 2 or 3 inch Roll outer Up to 250 mm 9 8 inches diameter Media width 300 to 1626 mm 11 8 to 64 inches Media Up to 1 mm 0 04 inch thickness Roll weight Up to 40 kg 88 2 Ib Appendix 163 Moving and Transporting the Printer This section describes how to move and transport the product Moving the Pr
70. ight and left edges of the attached roll are aligned and realign them if necessary 12 Raise the media loading lever SS ee 8g y 13 Pull out the edge of the media and insert it into the printer Basic Operations 37 Note Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left roll holder Printable side out gt Printable side in 2 14 Insert the media past the pressure rollers and lower the media loading lever to hold it in place Confirm that the left edge of the media passes over the center of the square in the label on the loading guide Important Perform steps 14 to 4 in reverse order and repeat the loading process if the left edge of the media is not within the guides Do not attempt to reposition the roll holders while they are inserted in the media Basic Operations 38 15 Go to the front of the printer and open the front cover any Hatt jy f A H 19 Rewind the leading edge of the media to the front cover For media with the printable side out press the A button For media with the printable side in press the W button Basic Operations 39 Confirm that the paper was fed straight with the media straight and taut Note We recommend using the button on the control panel to set Media Suction to 2 which helps to ensure that t
71. in Additional Terms to one or more recipients of Covered Code However You may do so only on Your own behalf and as Your sole responsibility and not on behalf of Apple or any Contributor You must obtain the recipient s agreement that any such Additional Terms are offered by You alone and You hereby agree to indemnify defend and hold Apple and every Contributor harmless for any liability incurred by or claims asserted against Apple or such Contributor by reason of any such Additional Terms 7 Versions of the License Apple may publish revised and or new versions of this License from time to time Each version will be given a distinguishing version number Once Original Code has been published under a particular version of this License You may continue to use it under the terms of that version You may also choose to use such Original Code under the terms of any subsequent version of this License published by Apple No one other than Apple has the right to modify the terms applicable to Covered Code created under this License Software License Terms 183 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 THE COVERED CODE
72. ing media setting bank Use Customize Settings to create media setting banks Customize Settings Item Parameter Explanation Current Settings Change settings for currently selected media The options available depend on whether RIP Settings or a media setting bank is selected More information on the options available can be found below in the entries for RIP Settings and media setting banks 1 to 30 Using the Control Panel Menu 119 RIP Settings ltem Parameter Explanation Platen Gap 1 5 Change Platen Gap the gap between the print head and the media for a the media setting bank selected in the software RIP The default setting of 2 0 is recommended in most situations Choose 1 5 2 5 if print quality is unsatisfactory Choose 2 5 if printout is scratched or smudged Choosing a larger gap than required may result in ink stains inside the printer reduced print quality or shorter product life Head Alignment Input thickness 0 1 to 1 0 mm Enter a value for media thickness of from 0 1 to 1 0 mm 4 to 40 mil 4 to 40 mil Roll Type Printable Side Out Choose Printable Side Out or Printable Side In according to how the Printable Side In media is rolled Tension Measurement Periodically Every page Choose Periodically or Every page to have the printer automatically monitor and adjust media tension during printing for optimal results Periodically is recomm
73. int job For example if you are using the Auto Take up Reel Unit for printing the Auto Take up Reel Unit should also be used for feed adjustment We recommend performing adjustment again in the following cases even if the media has been adjusted 1 When the media type is the same but the width is different 1 When the Feeding Tension and Take up Tension have been changed 1 When Media Suction has been changed Pull the media to the prescribed position before performing Feed Adjustment 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 See Loading and Exchanging Media on page 30 Basic Operations 76 Using a Test Pattern 1 Confirm that the media has been pulled to the prescribed position Correct adjustment may not be possible if the media is not pulled sufficiently See Loading and Exchanging Media on page 30 2 After confirming that the printer is ready to print press the Menu button The settings menu will be displayed 3 Select Media Setup and press the OK button 4 Use the V A buttons to select Customize Settings and press the OK button 5 Use the V A buttons to select a media setting bank number between 1 and 30 and then press the OK button Note that any settings already saved in the printer will be overwritten 6 Use the V A buttons to select Feed Adj
74. inter This section assumes that the product is being moved to another location on the same floor without traversing stairs ramps or lifts See Transport on page 174 for information on moving the printer between floors or to another building Caution Do not tilt the product more than 10 degrees forward or back while moving it Failure to observe this precaution could result in the printer falling over causing accidents Getting ready 1 2 Confirm that the printer is off Remove the waste ink bottle See Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle on page 99 Disconnect the power cords and all other cables Remove media from the media feeding unit and auto take up reel unit Unlock the stand Release the caster locks on the left and right legs and fully raise the adjusters 6 Move the printer Appendix 164 Important Use the casters on the dedicated printer stand to move the printer indoors a short distance over a level floor They cannot be used for transport Post move setup After moving the printer follow the steps below to ready it for use 1 Check that the new location is appropriate See the Setup Guide 2 If the media guide bar was removed reattach it See Removing and Attaching the Media Guide Bar on page 165 3 Plug in the power cables and turn the printer on See the Setup Guide 4 Perform a nozzle check to check for clogged nozzles See Checking for Cl
75. ion EPSON and SureColor are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks This information is subject to change without notice 2014 Epson America Inc 3 14 CPD 40250 Copyrights and Trademarks 2 Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Important Safety Instructions de acchncetiwmianditwadibaws de wea ek tena dites chs 6 When choosing a location for this product 0 0 cece es 6 When setting up this product ie ee a abe haa ews aa atee bse e tela ne ws 6 When using this product asaicie otic oe ere bed Bede ek cee tee a a OS 7 When handling the ink packs a sunaa aaua aaee 7 Warnings Cautions Important and Notes 0000 e eee eee 8 Printer Pans ticigetaceett bad feade eine ee wade vee et eek ede ee va ewebewe keds 9 PION eiia pa Ph teu eae ee a a a a Mey END See ee a E 9 Slider chip holder nananana anaana 12 LAN POM ut Os Sons tee ee K ea eo eS Oe OS See a A e elas E eins Ga 13 LOTION 212 E e ace eae coho errs VE ceca be ee Se Me eee OE vent E cece 14 BCs fa ee Ae Sec Saas E EN Oi ke rel ok Od oie art A emda Oe eH Mia ee ah Ota ak 15 Control Panel 24 niecwes be dot whee A e Debate gabe ay eee ied Ae Seeded BA 16 Understanding the Displa
76. ions 48 Caution i 1 Be sure that your hands or hair do not get caught in the auto take up reel unit while it is in operation Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury 41 Perform the following procedure to correctly secure the roll core for the auto take up reel unit into place Injury may occur if the take up roll falls Important 11 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 11 Do not use a roll core with a deformed interior If the roll core holder slips the media may be taken up incorrectly Attaching the Roll Core 1 Set the Auto switch to Off Basic Operations 49 2 After confirming that the media is loaded correctly press the W button to feed the media as far as the auto take up reel unit roll core holder Important Always press the button to feed the media as far as the roll core holder If the media is pulled by hand the media may twist during take up 3 Loosen the roll core holder locking screws and adjust the roll core holders so that the gap between the two is wider than the media Center the roll supports between the roll holders Important If the left roll core handle shaft is not visible rotate the handle until it stops The media can not be proper
77. ip unit status may not be displayed and use of non genuine ink is recorded for possible use in service support Genuine Epson ink packs other than those specified in this manual could cause damage that is not covered by Epson s warranties See Options and Consumable Products on page 162 Do not place items on the ink tank or subject the ink tank to strong impacts Otherwise the ink tank could become detached 1 If the message Chip unit expended is displayed on the control panel screen check the remaining ink in the ink tank using the scale on the ink pack If the remaining ink level is greater than 70 mm 2 8 inches from the base of the ink tank We recommend continuing to use the printer until the remaining ink level is 70 mm 2 8 inches from the base of the ink tank so that you can use all the ink in a new ink pack to refill the ink tank If the remaining ink level is 70 mm 2 8 inches or less Proceed to step 2 Maintenance 106 Important When the remaining ink is 70 mm 2 8 inches or more from the bottom of the ink tank and a message appears stating Refill Ink Tank it is time to replace the ink tank We recommend replacing the ink tank at this time Replacements and repairs will be provided for a fee During replacements and repairs the ink in the ink tank is discarded This is necessary because fine dirt dust and other foreign bodies in the ink cause the ink tank to malf
78. is compatible with the printer F W Install Error Firmware update failed Restart the printer Turn the printer off wait for a few minutes and then turn on the printer again Use EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 to update the firmware again If this message appears on the LCD panel again contact your dealer or Epson Support Take up Error Flip Auto switch to off and reattach media to roll core Refer to manual for details Media is not correctly attached to the auto take up reel unit 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 See Media Loading and Take Up on page 48 Media Size Error Load correct size media The media currently loaded is not the correct width Raise the media loading lever and remove the media The narrowest width supported by the printer is 300 mm 11 8 inches Be sure the media is at least 300 mm 11 8 inches wide If this message is displayed even though the media is the correct width the printer may print if Off is selected for Media Size Check See The Printer Setup Menu on page 124 Problem Solver 130 When a Maintenance Call Service Call Occurs Error messages What to do Maintenance Request 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 th
79. it Length and Unit Temperature No Using the Control Panel Menu 129 Chapter 5 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 See Options and Consumable Products on page 162 Chip Unit Error Chip unit not recognized Reattach or replace Remove and reinsert the chip unit If the same error still occurs replace with a new chip unit See Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills on page 104 Condensation may have formed inside the tank Keep at room temperature for at least four hours See Notes on Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks on page 26 Chip Unit Error Chip unit cannot be recognized Refill after matching ink pack with label Use only the chip units from specified Epson ink packs You cannot use unspecified Epson ink packs See Options and Consumable Products on page 162 Chip unit expended The chip unit is nearing the end of its service life Obtain an ink pack of the appropriate color as soon as possible See Options and Consumable Products on page 162 and Notes on Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks on page 26 Command Error Check print settings on RIP Press I1 and select Job Cancel Check that the installed software RIP
80. justment manual Feed Adjustment is used to correct banding horizontal banding lines or strips of uneven color You need to visually inspect prints and enter a correction by hand For more information on feed adjustment see Feed Adjustment on page 76 Platen Gap Adjust the platen gap the gap between the print head and the media if prints are smudged 1 Use the V A buttons to select Platen Gap and press the OK button 2 Use the V A buttons to select the desired setting and press the OK button 3 Press the 5 button to return to the customize settings menu Important Select 2 5 only if prints are still smudged when 2 0 is selected Choosing a larger gap than required may result in ink stains inside the printer reduced print quality or shorter product life Head Alignment manual Select Head Alignment to correct print head misalignment when prints seem grainy or out of focus You need to check the pattern and enter the optimum adjustment value for alignment For more information on manual head alignment see Correcting Print Misalignment Head Alignment on page 73 Basic Operations 67 Heating amp Drying Set the temperature of the after heater Note Adjust Heater Temperature as follows 1 Set the heater to the temperatures recommended in the documentation provided with the media if available Ll Raise the temperature if the prints are blurred or smudged or the ink clot
81. k 1 Refill the ink tank as soon as possible after opening the ink pack 1 Do not place any objects on the ink tank or subject the tank to strong impacts Otherwise the tank could be detached Handling Media Note the following when handling or storing media Media that is in poor condition will not produce good quality prints Be sure to read the documentation provided with each type of media Notes on Handling m m Do not fold the media or damage the printable surface Do not touch the printable surface Moisture and oils from your hands can affect print quality When handling media hold it by both edges We recommend wearing cotton gloves Keep the media dry Introduction 26 Packaging materials can be used to store media and should not be thrown away Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight excessive heat or humidity When not in use media should be removed from the printer rewound and inserted in its original packaging for storage Leaving media in the printer for extended periods may cause it to deteriorate Handling Media After Printing To maintain long lasting high quality print results note the following points Do not rub or scratch the printed surface If it is rubbed or scratched the ink may peel off Do not touch the printed surface as this may remove the ink Make sure printouts are completely dry before folding or stacking as otherwise discoloration or other marks may appear
82. l on page 67 1 Use the V A buttons to select Feeding Tension and press the OK button 2 Use the V A buttons to select the item you want to change Selecting Auto 1 Select Auto and press the OK button 2 Confirm that the checkbox has been selected and press the OK button 3 Press the 5 button to return to the customize settings menu Selecting Manual 1 Select Manual and press the OK button 2 Use the V A buttons to set the recommended value 3 After finishing the configuration press the OK button 4 Press the 5 button twice to return to the customize settings menu Take up Tension Take up Tension has 2 settings Auto and Manual The default setting of Auto is recommended in most situations If creases appear during printing or black bands dark stripes appear in the prints set Take up Tension to Manual When Manual is set we recommend setting Take up Tension to Lv3 If you have previously performed Feed Adjustment you will need to perform it again after adjusting Take up Tension See Feed Adjustment manual on page 67 1 Use the V A buttons to select Take up Tension and press the OK button 2 Use the V A buttons to select the item you want to change Selecting Auto 1 Select Auto and press the OK button 2 Confirm that the checkbox has been selected and press the OK button 3 Press the 5 button to return to the customize settings menu Selecting Manual 1 Select Manual and press
83. l s screen Off No error 28 Control panel See Control Panel on page 16 29 Front cover Open when loading media cleaning the inside of the printer or removing jammed media Normally closed when using the printer Introduction 11 Slider chip holder e S 1 Slider Attach the chip unit included with the ink pack before refilling the ink See Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills on page 104 2 Ink inlet cover Open this cover to refill the ink tank with ink 3 Chip unit A unit that includes an IC chip This is included with the ink pack Introduction 12 LAN port 1 RJ 45 connector Connects the LAN cable Use a shielded twisted pair cable category 5 or higher Data lamp orange Indicates the network connection status and whether the printer is receiving data On Connected Flashing Receiving data Status lamp green red The color indicates network connection speed Red 100Base TX Green 1000Base T Introduction 13 Interior Dirt on any of the following parts may reduce print quality Regularly clean or replace these parts as described in the chapters listed in the reference sections below gt Seren Dp 1 Print head The print head prints by moving left and right while emitting ink Cleaning may be required See Cleaning Around the Print Head on page 91 2 Media holding plate The media holding plates pr
84. llowing order 1 Print head 2 Wiper Maintenance 89 3 Caps 4 Wiper rail Moving the Print Head This section describes how to position the print head for part cleaning Important Be sure to follow the steps below when positioning the print head Moving the print head manually could cause malfunction 1 Confirm that the printer is on and press s The Maintenance menu will be displayed 2 Use the V A buttons to select Head Maintenance and press the OK button 3 Press the OK button to move the print head to the part cleaning position 4 Open the maintenance covers at each end Maintenance 90 Cleaning Around the Print Head Inspect the area around the print head and remove any ink stains as described below 1 Use a cleaning stick to wipe areas 1 and 2 Important Be sure to use a narrow cleaning stick to clean between the nozzles the areas shown in the illustration Do not touch the nozzle surface Touching the nozzle surface with the cleaning stick could damage the print head 1 Nozzle area Clean as shown in the illustration 2 Other areas Wipe adhered ink lint and dust When lint or dust is caught hook it with the tip of a cleaning stick RGR NGO Grin yale KE CN AEE Maintenance 91 2 Ink spatters on the base of the print head can be removed using a clean room wipe not included I
85. long time the print head nozzles may become clogged Turn the printer on at least once a week to prevent the print head clogging Introduction 24 Head cleaning will be performed automatically after the printer is turned on Head cleaning helps maintain print quality Do not turn the printer off until cleaning is complete Leaving the printer for too long without turning it on may result in a malfunction Repair work for such malfunction will be charged If you will not be using the printer for more than 2 weeks maintenance must be performed by a service engineer before and after this period This maintenance work will be charged Note that even if proper maintenance has been done before a long period of non use repair may be necessary when doing maintenance for reusing the printer depending on the period and conditions of storage In such a case the repair work will also be charged Contact your dealer or Epson Support 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 Remove the media before storing the printer Store the printer after confirming that the print head has been capped the print head is positioned at the far right If the print head is left uncapped for a long time the print quality may decline Note If the print head is not capped turn the printer on wait until capping is
86. lt a physician if the skin appears irritated or is discolored I f fluid enters your eyes rinse immediately with water Failure to observe this precaution could result in bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation If problems persist consult with a physician 1 f fluid enters your mouth consult with a physician as soon as possible 1 If swallowed do not induce vomiting Consult with a physician as soon as possible If vomiting is induced vomited material may enter the windpipe which is dangerous Important 1 Never remove the waste ink bottle while the head is being cleaned or a head cleaning operation is in progress Failure to observe this precaution could cause ink to leak 1 The waste ink from the printer is industrial waste Proper waste ink disposal in compliance with the industrial waste disposal laws and ordinances of your local government is required Consign disposal of waste inks to an industrial waste disposer At this point please provide the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS to the industrial waste disposer You can download it from your local Epson website The Waste Ink counter The printer tracks waste ink and displays a message when the counter reaches the warning level If you follow the message instructions and replace the waste ink bottle the waste ink counter is cleared automatically If you replace the waste ink bottle before being prompted by a message run the Waste Ink Counter option in t
87. ly loaded if the handle shaft is not visible Te gt Tie Basic Operations 50 4 Align the right roll core holder with the right edge of the media and tighten the locking screw 5 Insert the roll core onto the right holder 6 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 Important If the edges of the media are misaligned the media cannot be taken up correctly To correct misalignment loosen the right roll core holder locking screw and then restart from Step 4 7 Toensure that the roll core holder is inserted sufficiently push the center section on the side of the roll core holder towards the roll end Basic Operations 51 Confirm that the roll core and edges of the media are not misaligned Important Stop when part A is no longer visible The take up reel unit may not function as expected if the holder is inserted too far 8 Tighten the roll core holder locking screw to fix the roll core holder in place Basic Operations 52 9 Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted Important Once partA is hidden do not turn the handle any further Failure to observe this precaution could damage the roll core holder If part A is not hidden even after turning the handle until it can no longer be turned the r
88. mmed media Follow the steps below to remove jammed media Caution Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when opening or closing the front cover Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury 1 Open the front cover 2 Turn off the printer If a message is displayed and the printer will not turn off unplug the power cable Problem Solver 138 3 Remove the media holding plates if installed MKA Important Cease use of the printer if the media holding plates are deformed Continued use could damage the pressure rollers or print head Contact Epson Support See Contacting Epson Support on page 179 4 Ifthe print head is over the media move it away from the jam Important Move the print head only after removing the media holding plates Contact with deformed media holding plates could damage the print head 5 Raise the media loading lever Problem Solver 139 6 Pull the media to the cutter groove and use a cutter to remove torn or creased portions 7 Manually rewind the cut media 8 Remove any media that remains inside the printer 9 Turn on the power to the printer and perform a nozzle check Check the printed pattern and if there are any clogs perform head cleaning See Checking for Clogged Nozzles on page 84 Important If the printer is left off for an extended
89. mportant 1 Be sure not to touch the nozzle surface during cleaning Failure to observe this precaution could damage the print head 1 The parts shown below are sensors Be careful not to touch this area with your hands or clean room wipes Failure to observe this precaution could affect print quality gt ail Qs Cleaning the Wiper and Caps A 1 Clean the front and back of the wiper with a cleaning stick If the attachment points do not require cleaning clean the wiper as shown below and proceed to step 7 Maintenance 92 If there is ink on the attachment points remove the wiper for cleaning Proceed to step 2 Remove the wiper Holding the wiper by the attachment point tilt it to the left and lift it out NM LV F A Maintenance 93 3 Clean the front and back of the wiper with a cleaning stick 4 Clean the bottom of the wiper with a cleaning stick 5 Clean the attachment points with a cleaning stick 6 Return the wiper when cleaning is complete Maintenance 94 Place the wiper on the attachment point and press it down until it clicks into place 7 Clean the area around the outside of the caps with a cleaning stick Important Do not touch the insides of the caps Failure to observe this precaution could deform the affected parts Cleaning the Wiper Rail Important Neglecting to clean the wiper rail can impair t
90. nct change in performance Do not move the print head by hand otherwise you may damage this product Always turn the product off using the power button on the control panel When this button is pressed the power light flashes briefly then goes off Do not unplug the power cord or turn off the product until the power light stops flashing This device has two power systems There is a risk of electric shock unless the two power cables are unplugged during maintenance When handling the ink packs m m Keep ink packs out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink Wear protective eyewear and gloves when refilling ink tanks or replacing the waste ink bottle Should ink contact your skin or enter your eyes or mouth immediately take the following actions 1 If fluid adheres to your skin immediately wash it off using large volumes of soapy water Consult a physician if the skin appears irritated or is discolored Introduction 7 1 If fluid enters your eyes rinse immediately with water Failure to observe this precaution could result in bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation I If fluid enters your mouth consult a physician immediately 1 If fluid is swallowed do not force the person to vomit and consult with a physician immediately If the person is forced to vomit fluid may get caught in the trachea which can be dangerous The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material special h
91. nding to the width selected for Side Margin Right will be left blank For more information see Printable area on page 80 Media Size Check On Choose whether the printer automatically detects On or does not automatically detect Off the edges of the media Try Off if the printer Off displays a Media Size Error when the media is correctly loaded Note however that the printer may print beyond the edges of the media when Off is selected Ink used outside the edges of the media will stain the inside of the printer We generally recommend to operate with this setting set to On Media End Check On Choose whether the printer automatically detects On or does not automatically detect Off the end of the media Try Off if the printer Off displays Media Out when the media is correctly loaded We generally recommend to operate with this setting set to On 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 Off most circumstances as skewed media may cause the printer to jam Print Nozzle Pattern Off Choose the frequency with which the printer prints a nozzle test pattern Periodical Cleaning 1 to 10 pages never Off or once every 1 to 10 pages Periodic test patterns will not be printed while Off is selected To print a test pattern at the top of every 1 to 10 pages select an option between 1 and 10
92. ng but note that print times will increase Feeding Tension Auto Auto is recommended in most situations If Media Size Check is not On when Auto is set the appropriate tension is not applied because the Manual 0 to 40 media width cannot be detected If Media Size Check is Off set Feeding Tension to Manual and then set the recommended value for the media width If Feeding Tension is set to Auto and creases appear during printing or black bands dark stripes appear in the prints set Feeding Tension to Manual When Manual is set we recommend setting Feeding Tension to a value that complies with the width of the loaded media See Feeding Tension on page 70 for more information If other values are used banding horizontal banding lines or strips of uneven color or wrinkles may appear in the prints Take up Tension Using the Control Panel Menu 122 Item Parameter Explanation Auto Auto is recommended in most situations If Media Size Check is not On Manual 1to6 when Auto is set the appropriate tension is not applied because the media width cannot be detected If Media Size Check is Off set Take up Tension to Manual and then set the recommended value for the media width If Take up Tension is set to Auto and creases appear during printing or black bands dark stripes appear in the prints set Take up Tension to Manual When Manual is set we recommend setti
93. ng Take up Tension to Lv3 If other values are used banding horizontal banding lines or strips of uneven color or wrinkles may appear in the prints Feed Speed 1to2 Choose a slower feed speed if thin media is creased or torn or sticks together during printing The lower the value the slower the speed Restore Settings Yes If Yes is selected media settings are returned to their default settings No Print Media List Parameter Explanation Print Print the contents of media setting banks 1 to 30 Using the Control Panel Menu 123 The Printer Setup Menu indicates default settings Item Parameter Explanation Side Margin Right 3to25mm 0 12 to 1 00 inch Choose the width of the right margin when media is loaded in the printer For more information see Printable area on page 80 Side Margin Left 3to25 mm 0 12 to 1 00 inch Choose the width of the left margin when media is loaded in the printer For more information see Printable area on page 80 Print Start Position 0 to 800 mm 0 00 to 32 00 inch Adjust this parameter if you want to print from the near center of the media or if you want to shift the printed area left from the Side Margin Right setting The area between the right edge of the media and Print Start Position is left blank If a value is selected for Side Margin Right an additional area correspo
94. ng plates if installed 2 Turn on the printer by pressing the button 3 Loosen the roll holder fixing screws and adjust the roll holders so that the gap between the two is wider than the media Center the roll supports between the roll holders Basic Operations 32 Important If the right holder handle shaft is not visible rotate the handle forward until it stops The media can not be properly loaded if the handle shaft is not visible F J 4 Place media on the roll support oriented according to how it is rolled see below and position it as indicated by the mark on the label Printable side out Printable side in Basic Operations 33 If the label does not have a loading position mark it on the label as instructed in the Setup Guide 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 For more information see Roll Type on page 70 5 Raise the roll holder lever on the left side of the printer to lift the media into position then firmly insert the roll holder If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is less than 140 mm 5 5 inches lift it up by your hands and place it on the roll holder The roll core will not reach the holder when raised using the r
95. ning Do not use the ink in an ink pack to refill multiple ink tanks This can prevent the proper display of messages from the remaining ink warning system Maintenance 111 12 Put the ink inlet cap back on the ink tank Disposal of Used Consumables Dispose of used ink packs and chip units as well as printed media following local laws and regulations for example by consigning waste to industrial waste disposer Maintenance 112 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 Co DO Ink supply tank The par life varies with operating conditions Base the decision to replace the print head on the quality of the prints Maintenance 113 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The menus are used as shown below Maintenance Ink Level Print Logs OK Proceed J Back Menu Media Setup io Maintenance Ink Level Print Logs K Proceed SJ Back Customize Settings Print Media List Media Setup Media Remaining Customize Settings Print Media List 0K Proceed SJ Back Remaining Alert Print Remaining Length DK Proceed MJ Back Media Remaining Remaining Setup 5 Remaining Alert Print Remaining Length K Proceed MS Back
96. ntoine Verheijen Paul von Behren Rich Wales Mike White Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose including commercial applications and to alter it and redistribute it freely subject to the above disclaimer and the following restrictions 1 Redistributions of source code in whole or in part must retain the above copyright notice definition disclaimer and this list of conditions 2 Redistributions in binary form compiled executables and libraries must reproduce the above copyright notice definition disclaimer and this list of conditions in documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution The sole exception to this condition is redistribution of a standard UnZipSFX binary including SFXWiz as part of a self extracting archive that is permitted without inclusion of this license as long as the normal SFX banner has not been removed from the binary or disabled Software License Terms 187 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 Such altered versions also must not be misrepresented as being Info ZIP releases including but not limited to labelin
97. nu The Media Setup menu can be accessed directly by pressing the button indicates default settings Media Remaining ltem Parameter Explanation Remaining Setup On Choose On to display and record or Off to not display and not record the amount of media remaining Length Remaining Alert and Print off Remaining Length options are available when On is selected The display panel shows the amount of media remaining based on the value selected for Length and the amount of media used during printing Length 1 0 to 999 5 m Enter a value for overall roll length between 1 0 and 999 5 m 3 to 3000 3 to 3000 ft ft You can set in 0 5 m 1 ft increments Remaining Alert 1to15m An alert will be displayed if the amount of media remaining reaches this 4 to 50 ft length Choose from values between 1 and 15 m 4 and 50 ft You can set in 0 5 m 1 ft increments Print Remaining Length Print Use Print Remaining Length to print the amount of media remaining on the current roll before replacing it with another type of media You can then enter this number as the media length the next time the roll is used Select Media Parameter Explanation RIP Settings Choose the media settings used for printing 1 to 30 media setting bank number If RIP Settings is selected the media settings selected in the software RIP will be used Select a number between 1 and 30 to use the settings in the correspond
98. o acquire that license before distributing the Covered Code Software License Terms 182 3 Your Grants In consideration of and as a condition to the licenses granted to You under this License You hereby grant to any person or entity receiving or distributing Covered Code under this License a non exclusive royalty free perpetual irrevocable license under Your Applicable Patent Rights and other intellectual property rights other than patent owned or controlled by You to use reproduce display perform modify sublicense distribute and Externally Deploy Your Modifications of the same scope and extent as Apple s licenses under Sections 2 1 and 2 2 above 4 Larger Works You may create a Larger Work by combining Covered Code with other code not governed by the terms of this License and distribute the Larger Work as a single product In each such instance You must make sure the requirements of this License are fulfilled for the Covered Code or any portion thereof 5 Limitations on Patent License Except as expressly stated in Section 2 no other patent rights express or implied are granted by Apple herein Modifications and or Larger Works may require additional patent licenses from Apple which Apple may grant in its sole discretion 6 Additional Terms You may choose to offer and to charge a fee for warranty support indemnity or liability obligations and or other rights consistent with the scope of the license granted here
99. ogged Nozzles on page 84 5 Perform Head Alignment and check print quality See Head Alignment manual on page 67 Removing and Attaching the Media Guide Bar Use these parts to remove and reattach the media guide bar i Removing the Media Guide Bar 1 Remove the media guide bar Use the included hexagon wrench small to completely loosen the 4 screws securing the media guide bar and then remove the media guide bar Appendix 165 Important Remove the bar using two or more people If the media guide bar locking screws are removed the media guide bar will fall Have one person hold the media guide bar while the screws are being removed If the media guide bar falls it may be deformed Appendix 166 2 Use a hexagon wrench large to rotate the two screws a couple of turns to loosen them Appendix 167 4 Use a hexagon wrench large to remove the screw 5 Use a hexagon wrench large to remove two screws 168 Appendix 6 Use a hexagon wrench large to rotate the two screws a couple of turns to loosen them Appendix 169 Attaching the Media Guide Bar 1 Attach the right bracket 2 Use the hexagon wrench large to tighten and firmly secure the two screws that were p
100. oll core holder may not be fully inserted Return to step 6 For information on take up with the printed side out see the following section For information on take up with the printed side in see Take Up With the Printed Side Facing In on page 58 Take Up With the Printed Side Facing Out 1 Pass the media under the media guide bar and then attach the media to the take up roll core Basic Operations 53 In the order shown in the illustration tape the media to the take up roll core When attaching in the center tape while pulling the center of the media straight When attaching on the left and right tape while pulling the media sideways Important If the media is lifted up between the attached pieces of tape the media will not be taken up correctly We recommend either adding tape and attaching it uniformly or fixing creases at the leading edge of the media 2 Press the W button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single wrap around the roll core Basic Operations 54 3 Flip the Manual switch to l to wrap the media once around the roll core 4 Confirm that the media is not loose Basic Operations 55 Confirm differences in tension on the right and left by lightly tapping on both edges of the media AS eee Important As shown in the identified sections in the illustration below if the tension of the left and right edges of the medi
101. oll holder lever Basic Operations 34 7 Raise the roll holder lever on the right side of the printer to lift the media into position then firmly insert the roll holder If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is less than 140 mm 5 5 inches lift it up by your hands and place it on the roll holder as described in step 5 8 To ensure that the roll holder is inserted into the roll core sufficiently push the center section on the side of the roll holder toward the roll end Important If the roll holder is not inserted far enough into the roll core media will not be fed correctly because of slippage between the roll holder and roll core This may cause banding in the prints Basic Operations 35 9 Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place Important If the roll holder fixing screw is loose the roll holder may move during printing This could cause Stripes and unevenness in the prints 10 Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted D Important 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 Basic Operations 36 11 Confirm that the r
102. or Side Margin and Print Start Position in the setup menu See Loading Media on page 31 and The Printer Setup Menu on page 124 E Is the media skewed If Off is selected for Media Skew Check in the setup menu printing will continue when the media is skewed and data will appear outside the print area Set Media Skew Check to On in the Menu See The Printer Setup Menu on page 124 E Is the media wide enough for the print data Although printing normally stops if the print image is wider than the media data will be printed beyond the edges of the media if Off is selected for Media Size Check in the setup menu Choose On for Media Size Check in the setup menu See The Printer Setup Menu on page 124 Vertical ruled lines are misaligned E Isthe print head misaligned in bidirectional printing With bidirectional printing the print head prints while moving left and right If the print head is misaligned ruled lines may be misaligned accordingly If vertical ruled lines are misaligned with bidirectional printing perform a Head Alignment See Correcting Print Misalignment Head Alignment on page 73 Problem Solver 134 The printed surface is scuffed or soiled H Is the media too thick or too thin Check media specifications to confirm that it is compatible with the printer If you are using a software RIP contact the manufacturer for information on the s
103. ors in the printout are faint or missing even after head has been cleaned Wiper When the printout is smudged or not clear Caps Wiper rail Component requiring Frequency replacement Wiper cleaner If the printout is faint or smudged or segments are missing even after cleaning Wiper 1 The print head may not be capped the print head may not return to the right side if the printer is turned off when the media is jammed or an error has occurred Capping is a function for automatically covering the print head with a cap lid to prevent the print head from drying out In this case turn on the power and wait until capping is performed automatically 1 When the power is on do not remove the power plug or cut the power at the breaker The print head may not be capped properly In this case turn on the power and wait until capping is performed automatically 1 The print head is automatically cleaned at a fixed interval after printing to keep the nozzles from clogging Be sure that the waste ink bottle is installed whenever the printer is on 1 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 Notes When Not Using the Printer If you are not using it note the following points when storing the printer If it is not stored correctly you may not be able to print properly the next time it is used 1 If you do not print for a
104. part of a Larger Work in any way to provide a service including but not limited to delivery of content through electronic communication with a client other than You 1 5 Larger Work means a work which combines Covered Code or portions thereof with code not governed by the terms of this License 1 6 Modifications mean any addition to deletion from and or change to the substance and or structure of the Original Code any previous Modifications the combination of Original Code and any previous Modifications and or any respective portions thereof When code is released as a series of files a Modification is a any addition to or deletion from the contents of a file containing Covered Code and or b any new file or other representation of computer program statements that contains any part of Covered Code 1 7 Original Code means a the Source Code of a program or other work as originally made available by Apple under this License including the Source Code of any updates or upgrades to such programs or works made available by Apple under this License and that has been expressly identified by Apple as such in the header file s of such work and b the object code compiled from such Source Code and originally made available by Apple under this License 1 8 Source Code means the human readable form of a program or other work that is suitable for making modifications to it including all modules it contains plus any associated interf
105. performed automatically and then turn it off m 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 build up 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 If you have not used the printer for a long time check the print head for clogging before you start printing Perform head cleaning if the print head is clogged See Checking for Clogged Nozzles on page 84 When storing the printer be sure that it is level do not store it on an angle on end or upside down Introduction 25 Notes on Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks Note the following points when handling ink packs and ink tanks 1 Do not remove the ink tanks Ink tanks are calibrated when installed Removing them can harm quality and functionality 1 Store ink packs at room temperature out of direct sunlight 1 To ensure print quality use all the ink in the ink pack before one of the following whichever comes first 1 The date printed on the ink pack 1 25 days from the day the ink tank was refilled from the ink pack 1 If the ink pack has been stored in a cold location for a long period of time keep at room temperature for at least 4 hours before using 1 Be sure not to leave any ink in the ink pack when you refill an ink tan
106. period the print head will be left uncapped and dry out and will not print properly when printing resumes Turning the printer on automatically caps the print head Reload the media and resume printing See Loading Media on page 31 Media is not fed straight or not taken up well If media is not fed straight and printing or take up problems occur use a roll core with a width of 64 inches and adjustment paper to perform parallel adjustment for the media feeding unit and auto take up reel unit This adjustment requires two persons because the front and rear side of the printer must be checked and adjusted simultaneously Problem Solver 140 Two hexagon wrenches are included with the printer For parallel adjustment of the media feeding unit use the large hexagon wrench T A E Parallel adjustment of the media feeding unit 1 Open the front cover and raise the media loading lever Problem Solver 141 3 Loosen the roll holder fixing screws and adjust the roll holders so that the distance between the two is wider than the roll core 4 Tighten the roll holder fixing screw to align the left roll holder with the position of dotted line 5 Insert the adjustment paper into the roll core Problem Solver 142 6 Insert the roll core into the left roll holder Insert the right roll holder into the roll core and
107. printer displays the amount of media remaining Off The printer does not display the amount of media remaining When Remaining Setup is On the printer will calculate the approximate amount of media remaining based on the length of the roll and the amount used for printing and display this information in the control panel The display gives a rough idea of the amount of media available before printing making it easier to know when media requires replacement In addition a warning will be displayed when the amount of media remaining reaches a specified level 1 Selected Media Displays the parameters on which media settings are based as shown below W RIP Settings Media settings are based on those in the RIP XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Media settings are based on those stored in the printer in media settings bank No 1 Media settings banks can store a variety of settings for different media based on the options selected in the Media Suction Head Alignment and other menus Up to 30 combinations of settings can be stored by assigning them to banks No 1 to 30 Using the printer s media settings is recommended Basic Operations 43 See Saving Settings on page 66 L Menu C 5 1 Select an option To print with current settings Use the W a buttons to select Keep Settings Above and press the OK button Proceed to step 6 To change settings Use the W a buttons to select Change Settings and press the OK button
108. r is connected to a computer via USB See the software RIP documentation for more information on the status display EPSONNet Config With this software you can configure various network settings for the printer from your computer This is useful as it allows you to enter addresses and names using the keyboard The manual is also installed along with the software Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 Launch EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 after confirming that the printer displays Ready 1 The application can be launched using either of the following two methods T Double click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 icon on the desktop The EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 icon is created when the application is installed T Click Start gt All Programs or Programs gt EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 gt EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 2 Click the desired item in the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main window See EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 help for more information Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 Click Finish in the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main window Introduction 28 Uninstalling Software Important m m m Log in as an administrator Enter the administrator password when prompted and then proceed with the remainder of the operation Exit any other applications that may be running This section describes how to uninstall EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 and the Epson communications driver 1 2 Turn off the printer
109. res Appendix 177 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment ina residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may Cause undesired operation WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to
110. rinted Heat Off Timer 15 to 240 minutes You can turn off the after heater automatically when no errors are detected and no print jobs are in progress This option is used to choose the interval before the after heater turns off automatically The printer will enter sleep mode when the Heat Off Timer expires In sleep mode the control panel turns off and the internal motors and other components consume less power To reactivate the control panel display press any button in the control panel except the button The control panel display will however turn off again if no operations are performed for another 30 seconds under these conditions The printer and heaters are only fully reactivated when a print job is received the media loading lever is used or another operation involving printer hardware is performed Sleep Mode Restore Settings 15 to 240 minutes Yes No The printer will enter sleep mode if no errors have occurred no print jobs have been received and no actions are performed on the control panel for an extended period of time This setting selects the amount o time until the printer enters sleep mode Select Yes to restore all items in the Printer Setup menu to their default settings Using the Control Panel Menu 125 The Maintenance Menu The Maintenance menu can be accessed directly by pressing the button ltem Parameter Explanation Nozzle
111. rmal printing When printing is complete you can visually inspect the pattern to determine whether there may be faint or missing colors in the preceding or following printout See The Printer Setup Menu on page 124 On Demand Nozzle Pattern Nozzle patterns can be printed as required and inspected visually to determine whether the nozzles are clogged Depending on the width of the loaded media you can conserve the amount of media used by printing patterns side by side in the margins of a printed pattern m From 51 inches to less than 64 inches it is possible to print side by side up to 3 times at the right side center and left side From 34 inches to less than 51 inches it is possible to print side by side up to 2 times at the right side and left side Note that when the media width is less than 34 inches and Media Size Check is set to Off it is not possible to print side by side Maintenance 84 This section explains how to print and inspect a check pattern 1 After confirming that the printer is ready press the button The Maintenance menu will be displayed 2 Select Nozzle Check select a print position and press the OK button 3 A nozzle pattern will be printed 4 Inspect the nozzle pattern Example of clean nozzles The pattern contains no gaps Example of clogged nozzles a a Ganaa _ ___ meee _ mi
112. roove on the pressure roller side If the leading edge of the media is curled stop rewinding before the media reaches the inner side of the front cover 9 Check the pattern and select the pattern number that has the least gaps In the following example this would be pattern number 2 C1 10 When C1 is displayed in the control panel use the lt gt buttons to select the number recorded in step 9 and press the OK button 11 Select the numbers for all colors and press the OK button Basic Operations 75 Note To rewind the media press the amp button Stop rewinding before the media is past the cutter groove on the pressure roller side If the leading edge of the media is curled stop rewinding before the media reaches the inner side of the front cover 12 When the final color has been configured the printer returns to a ready state Feed Adjustment Feed Adjustment is used to correct banding horizontal banding lines or strips of uneven color Two methods are available m m Visually inspect prints and enter a correction by hand Enter a correction during printing and inspect the results Notes on correct adjustment The condition of media is important for correct Feed Adjustment Observe the following points when loading media m Feed Adjustment varies with the media used Load the media for which feed adjustment is required under the same conditions as the actual pr
113. rovisionally secured Appendix 170 3 Use the hexagon wrench large to tighten and firmly secure the two screws 4 Use the hexagon wrench large to tighten and firmly secure the screw Appendix 171 5 Attach the left bracket 6 Use the hexagon wrench large to tighten and firmly secure the two screws that were provisionally secured Appendix 172 7 Use the hexagon wrench small to tighten the four screws and secure the media guide bar Important 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 8 Perform parallel adjustment Appendix 173 For the parallel adjustment see Parallel adjustment of the auto take up reel unit on page 148 and perform Steps 1 through 4 and Step 11 and later Transport Before transporting the printer contact your dealer or Epson Support System Requirements Consult the documentation for your software RIP Appendix 174 Specifications Table Printer Specifications Printing method On demand ink jet Nozzle configuration 360 nozzles x 2 rows x 4 colors black cyan magenta yellow Resolution maximum 72
114. s Note however that raising the temperature too high can cause the media to shrink wrinkle or deteriorate 1 Use the V A buttons to select Heating amp Drying and press the OK button 2 Use the W a buttons to select the item you want to change Heater Temperature 1 Select Heater Temperature and press the OK button 2 Use the V A buttons to set the after heater temperature Drying Time Per Pass 1 Use the W buttons to select Drying Time Per Pass and press the OK button 2 Use the V A buttons to set the drying time 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 A Drying time seconds Drying Time Guidelines by Media Width 64 52 44 42 36 24 Drying time in seconds 2 3 2 1 8 1 7 1 6 1 3 Blank Area Feed 1 Use the V A buttons to select Blank Area Feed and press the OK button 2 Use the V A buttons to select the desired setting The following section shows the recommended setting values for Blank Area Feed according to the number of passes Basic Operations 68 Recommended setting values for Blank Area Feed Number of passes Blank Area Feed 1 Mode 1 2to4 Mode 2 5to8 Mode 3 After Heater Feed 1 Use the V A buttons to select After Heater Feed and press the OK button 2 Use the V A buttons to select whether to feed media to the after heater a
115. s seem grainy or out of focus Manual Bi D You need to check the pattern and enter the optimum adjustment value for alignment See Correcting Print Misalignment Head Alignment on page 73 Heating amp Drying Heater Temperature Off The default Heater Temperature is 55 C 131 F 30 to 55 C 86 to 131 F Drying Time Per Pass 0 to 10 sec Select the time the print head pauses to allow drying after each pass Choose from values between 0 0 and 10 0 seconds When you want to maintain a constant drying time even when the print width changes set the drying time according to the media width See Heating amp Drying on page 68 for more information The time needed for the ink to dry varies with ink density and the media used If the ink blurs on the media set a longer time than the recommended value for drying the ink Increasing the drying time increases the time needed to print After Heater Feed On Select whether to feed media to the after heater after printing On Off Off Select On if the media will be cut before the next job starts Note however that the margin will increase Blank Area Feed Mode 1 If there is a section without print data a blank area during a job the media is fed quickly If this mode does not allow the ink to dry sufficiently Mode 2 see Heating amp Drying on page 68 and change the mode Mode 3 Using the Control Panel Menu 121 Item
116. set heee Vaud ike Hoya ete E pee Gere eee E Faded aes 179 Appendix B Software License Terms Open Source Software LicenseS 0 cece tenet eee nes 180 PA OM OE os gp SA a Gp Sigs wae eed at wc gs rca ay Seana ea ag A We nec Aetna 180 Other Software LicensES ne 2 Sine ek Ati a ee eek RE eee Ewes 187 Info ZIP copyright and license 2 1 2 2 0 eee 187 Contents 5 Chapter Introduction Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using the printer Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer When choosing a location for this product m Place this product on a flat stable surface that is larger than this product This product will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity Also keep it away from direct sunlight strong light or heat sources Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations Keep this product away from dusty areas Place this product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged When setting up this product m This produc s power cord is for use with this product only Use with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as copiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Avoid electrical outlets controlled
117. space available in the waste ink bottle The display changes as shown below when the waste ink bottle is nearly full or an error occurs Normal Warning or error 1 Status indicators The status of the waste ink bottle is shown as follows No error The indicator changes to show the amount of space available The waste ink bottle is almost full Ready a new waste ink bottle The waste ink bottle is full Replace with a new waste ink bottle oA i Introduction 20 Features This wide format color ink jet printer supports roll media up to 1626 mm 64 inches in width The main features of this printer are described below Realizing High Productivity Improved Drying Characteristics The printer is equipped with an after heater that can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing Media Feeding Unit Accommodates High Capacity Rolls The standard media feeding unit can handle high capacity rolls with external diameters of up to 250 mm 9 8 inches and weights of up to 40 kg 88 2 Ib ensuring that media require less frequent replacement Auto Take up Reel Unit Comes Standard The auto take up reel unit automatically takes up printed media cleanly with no wrinkles This is useful for large print jobs or continuous overnight printing and supports the high precision take up necessary for continuous type sublimation transfer printers High Capacity Ink Tanks Included The printer includes high capacity ink tanks for high produ
118. t 6 2003 1 General Definitions This License applies to any program or other work which Apple Computer Inc Apple makes publicly available and which contains a notice placed by Apple identifying such program or work as Original Code and stating that it is subject to the terms of this Apple Public Source License version 2 0 License As used in this License 1 1 Applicable Patent Rights mean a in the case where Apple is the grantor of rights i claims of patents that are now or hereafter acquired owned by or assigned to Apple and ii that cover subject matter contained in the Original Code but only to the extent necessary to use reproduce and or distribute the Original Code without infringement and b in the case where You are the grantor of rights i claims of patents that are now or hereafter acquired owned by or assigned to You and ii that cover subject matter in Your Modifications taken alone or in combination with Original Code 1 2 Contributor means any person or entity that creates or contributes to the creation of Modifications Software License Terms 180 1 3 Covered Code means the Original Code Modifications the combination of Original Code and any Modifications and or any respective portions thereof 1 4 Externally Deploy means a to sublicense distribute or otherwise make Covered Code available directly or indirectly to anyone other than You and or b to use Covered Code alone or as
119. t head Maintenance 88 1 A metal or plastic tray made from polypropylene PP or polyethylene PE not included Used cleaning sticks wipers and wiper cleaners taken from the printer can be placed here Notes on Cleaning 1 Remove the media from the printer before proceeding _1 Complete the task within 10 minutes to prevent the print head drying out An alarm will sound after 10 minutes 1 Never touch the belts circuit boards or any parts that do not require cleaning Failure to observe this precaution could result in malfunction or reduced print quality 1 Do not use anything other than a consumable cleaning stick from Epson Other types of sticks that produce lint will damage the print head 1 Always use fresh cleaning sticks Re using sticks can make stains even harder to remove 1 Do not touch the ends of the sticks Oil from your hands could damage the print head 1 Do not use any liquid Do not add any cleaning solution water or alcohol to the cleaning stick If water alcohol or cleaning solution gets on the nozzle surface cap or wiper this can damage the printer 1 Touch a metallic object before starting work to discharge any static electricity Part Cleaning To preserve print quality and ensure good results clean around the print head as suggested below 1 When colors in the printout are faint or missing even after the head has been cleaned 1 When the printout is smudged Clean the parts in the fo
120. t of media remaining on the leading edge of the roll before it is removed from the printer and then enter this number the next time the media is loaded for accurate information on the amount remaining Note The printer does not calculate or display the amount of media remaining when Off is selected for Remaining Setup in the setup menu See Viewing and Changing Media Settings on page 43 The following section describes how to print the amount of media remaining 1 Confirm that the printer is ready to print 2 Press the button select Media Remaining in the menu and press the OK button 3 Select Print Remaining Length and press the OK button Basic Operations 45 4 Press the OK button to print the amount of media remaining Cutting Media Use a cutter not included to cut the media when printing is complete This section described how to use a cutter to cut the media Caution i 11 The after heater may be hot observe all necessary precautions Failure to observe the necessary precautions could result in burns d When cutting media be careful not to cut your fingers or hands with the cutter or other blades 1 Confirm that the printer is ready to print 2 Press the button and the OK button The printer will feed the trailing edge of the printed media to a position over the cutter groove Basic Operations 46 If you have printe
121. t roll holder into the roll core until part A in the illustration below cannot be seen and then tighten the roll holder locking screw 5 Move the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm 2 inches 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 Problem Solver 150 Pass the adjustment paper behind the rear side of the media guide bar and then insert it into the printer 6 Pull out the adjustment paper move it to a position 5 cm 2 inches from the right edge of the roll core and then insert it into the printer Problem Solver 151 Pass the adjustment paper behind the rear side of the media guide bar and then insert it into the printer 7 Keep the adjustment paper taut and check the positions of the white line on the platen and the line drawn in Step 5 Problem Solver 152 If the drawn line and white line are misaligned as shown in the illustration below proceed to Step 8 If they are aligned proceed to Step 9 8 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 Problem Solver 153 If the drawn line is below the white line rotate the
122. t value is 5 mm 0 2 inch 5 The total of the values selected for Print Start Position and Side Margin Right in the setup menu The default settings for Print Start Position and Side Margin Right are 0 mm and 5 mm 0 2 inch 6 Leave left and right margins of 10 mm 0 4 inch or more when using media holding plates Narrower margins could result in printing over the plates Note LI When side margins are configured on both the printer and RIP this becomes the combined value 1 Ifthe total of the print data width and side margin exceeds the printable area a portion of the data will not be printed 1 f the following points are not observed when Media Size Check is Off printing may occur outside the left and right edges of the media Ink used outside the edges of the media will stain the inside of the printer 1 Ensure that the print data width does not exceed the loaded media width T When media is loaded to the left of the right side reference position align the Print Start Position setting with the position where the media set See The Printer Setup Menu on page 124 Basic Operations 81 Chapter 8 Maintenance 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 i 11 The after heater may be hot observe all necessary precautions Failure to observe the n
123. the OK button 2 Use the V A buttons to set the recommended value Basic Operations 71 3 After finishing the configuration press the OK button 4 Press the 5 button twice to return to the customize settings menu Feed Speed Choose a slower feed speed if media is creased or torn or sticks together during printing The lower the value the slower the speed 1 Use the V A buttons to select Feed Speed and press the OK button 2 Use the V A buttons to choose a value 3 Select the desired option and press the OK button 4 Press the 5 button to return to the customize settings menu Exiting the Menus Press to exit the menus Changing Heater Settings Adjust the temperature of the after heater during printing The default Heater Temperature is 55 C 131 F Heater status can be viewed on the control panel See Understanding the Display on page 18 Basic Operations 72 Use the following procedure Note m Temperature settings can be stored separately for each media type See Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media Print Media Settings on page 64 1 The time needed for the heaters to reach the specified temperatures varies with the ambient temperature 1 After checking that the printer is ready press the button to display the Heating amp Drying menu 2 Use the V A buttons to select the desired option and press the OK button 3 Choose a value
124. the nozzle arrays with faint or missing segments in the nozzle check pattern and press the OK button 1 After selecting the arrays you wish to clean select Proceed and press the OK button 5 Select a cleaning level and press the OK button Select Execute Light first The menu will close when cleaning is complete Print a nozzle pattern and inspect the results to determine whether the problem has been resolved See Checking for Clogged Nozzles on page 84 If you paused the printer in step 1 printing will resume when head cleaning is complete check the printout to confirm whether the problem has been resolved Maintenance Around the Print Head The printer requires cleaning and part replacement around the print head to maintain print quality the maintenance schedule depends on the frequency with which the printer is used Failure to perform appropriate maintenance will shorten product life Cleaning Preparation and Notes What You ll Need Ready the following items before beginning part cleaning 1 Protective eyeware not included Protects your eyes from ink 1 A maintenance kit supplied with printer Contains gloves cleaning sticks a wiper and a wiper cleaner Order new maintenance kits once the contents of the supplied maintenance kit are exhausted See Options and Consumable Products on page 162 1 Aclean room wipe not included A lint free non woven cleaning cloth Use to clean around the prin
125. the printer s status menus error messages and so on See Understanding the Display on page 18 5 Menu button Press this button to display menus See Using the Control Panel Menu on page 114 6 5 button back button Press this button to exit to the previous menu when options are displayed See Menu Operations on page 114 7 lt gt buttons left and right arrow buttons Use to position the cursor when performing such tasks as entering a Setting Name or IP Address in the setup menu 8 A V buttons media feed buttons When media is loaded you can press the W button to feed the media and the A button to rewind Keep the W button pressed to feed the media up to 103 cm 40 6 inches Keep the A button pressed to rewind the media up to 25 cm 9 8 inches Note that when the A button is used to rewind the media will stop when its edge reaches the starting print position Rewind can be resumed by releasing the button and then pressing it again When the menus are displayed these buttons can be used to select menu items and options See Menu Operations on page 114 9 OK button Pressing this button when a menu item is highlighted displays options for the selected item Pressing this button when an option is highlighted selects the highlighted item or performs the selected operation When a warning alarm is sounding press this button to stop the sound 10 button Pressing this button displays the Heating
126. the printout is faint or smudged or segments are missing even after cleaning 1 Confirm that the printer is on and press s The Maintenance menu will be displayed 2 Use the V A buttons to select Head Maintenance and press the OK button 3 Press the OK button to move the print head to the cleaning position 4 Open the right maintenance cover 5 Remove the wiper cleaner Maintenance 101 Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer 6 Insert a new wiper cleaner Place the wiper cleaner on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click 7 Remove the wiper Maintenance 102 Holding the wiper by the attachment point tilt it left and lift it out 8 Insert new wiper Remove the cap on the wiping part of the wiper then place the wiper on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click 9 Press the OK button when the replacement procedure is complete 10 Close the maintenance cover and press the OK button The menus will close when the print head returns to its normal position Maintenance 103 Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills Time Period for Chip Unit Replacements and Ink Refills If the message Chip unit expended is displayed on the control panel this means that the chip unit needs to be replaced soon Obtain an ink pack of the appropriate color as soon as possible You will be unable to print if t
127. the spare cable E Does the interface cable specification match the specifications for the computer Make sure the interface cable specifications match the specifications for the printer and the computer See Specifications Table on page 175 Problem Solver 131 E When using a USB hub is it being used correctly In the USB specification daisy chains of up to five USB hubs are possible However we recommend that you connect the printer to the first hub connected directly to the computer Depending on the hub you are using the operation of the printer may become unstable If this should occur plug the USB cable directly into your computer s USB port E Is the USB hub recognized correctly Make sure the USB hub is recognized correctly on the computer If it has disconnect the USB hub from the computer and connect the computer directly to the printer Ask the USB hub manufacturer about USB hub operation You cannot print under the network environment E Are the network settings correct Ask your network administrator for the network settings E Connect the printer directly to the computer using a USB cable and then try to print If you can print via USB there are some problems on the network environment Ask your system administrator or refer to the manual for your network system If you cannot print via USB see the appropriate section in this User s Guide T
128. then tighten the roll holder fixing screw Important Insert the right roll holder into the roll core until part A in the illustration below cannot be seen Problem Solver 143 7 Bring the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm 2 inches from the right edge of the roll core and then insert it into the printer Problem Solver 144 8 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 De fi 4 i a a a Geof N A am ee y 9 Pull out the adjustment paper from the rear side move it to a position 5 cm 2 inches from the left edge of the roll core and then insert it into the printer Problem Solver 145 10 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 8 If the drawn line and white line are misaligned as shown in the illustration below proceed to Step 11 If they are aligned proceed to Step 12 11 While checking the state of the two lines on the front side of the printer use the hexagon wrench to adjust the screw on the rear side of the printer so that the drawn line aligns with the position of the dotted line If the dra
129. tore the following Setting Name Feed Adjustment Platen Gap Head Alignment Heating amp Drying Media Suction m m m m m m 1 Head Movement 1 Multi Strike Printing m Roll Type Ll Tension Measurement 1 Feeding Tension 1 Take up Tension m Feed Speed For more information on these items see The Media Setup Menu on page 119 Basic Operations 65 Saving Settings Follow the steps below to save media settings Choosing a Media Setting Bank 1 After confirming that the printer is ready to print press the Menu button The settings menu will be displayed 2 Select Media Setup and press the OK button 3 Use the V A buttons to select Customize Settings and press the OK button 4 Use the w a buttons to select a media setting bank number between 1 and 30 and then press the OK button Note that any settings already saved to the printer will be overwritten Setting Name Name the media setting bank Using distinctive names makes it easier to select banks for use 1 Select Setting Name and press the OK button 2 Use the V A buttons to display letters and symbols When the desired character is displayed press the gt button to select the next entry position Mistakes can be erased by pressing the lt button to delete the previous character and move the cursor back one spot Basic Operations 66 3 After entering the name press the OK button Feed Ad
130. unction The ink tank replacement interval depends on the usage environment and conditions 2 Lift the lock lever for the slider of the chip unit you intend to replace 3 Insert a finger into the groove on the top of the slider and pull straight outward Important Do not tilt the slider If the chip unit is dropped it may break Maintenance 107 4 Remove the chip unit from the slider p 5 Attach the chip unit supplied with the new ink pack to the slider Check to confirm that the color of the label on the slider matches the color of the label on the chip unit when installing e Maintenance 108 6 Hold the slider level and insert it then lower the lock lever ee ee ae Important Do not push the slider in with too much force Failure to observe this precaution could damage the printer 7 Shake the new ink pack horizontally for approximately 5 cm 2 inches left and right for 5 seconds approximately 15 times Maintenance 109 8 Open the slider ink inlet cover pV EG LLL A 10 Cut or tear off the ink pack spout opening 11 Fill the ink tank with the ink from the ink pack Maintenance 110 Insert the spout of the ink pack into the ink tank ink inlet groove and slowly tilt to pour out the ink Important Get all the ink out of the ink pack so that there is none remai
131. unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Appendix 178 Appendix A Where To Get Help Contacting Epson Support Epson provides technical support and information on the installation configuration and operation of professional printing products through the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan Dial 888 377 6611 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice Before you call make sure you have your Unit ID number which is included with the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan information that came with your printer You ll also need your printer serial number and proof of purchase Visit Epson s U S support website www epson com support or Canadian website www epson ca support and select your product for solutions to common problems You can download drivers firmware and documentation get FAQs and troubleshooting advice or e mail Epson with your questions Note For help using any other software on your system
132. ur possession or control 13 6 Dispute Resolution Any litigation or other dispute resolution between You and Apple relating to this License shall take place in the Northern District of California and You and Apple hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of and venue in the state and federal courts within that District with respect to this License The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded 13 7 Entire Agreement Governing Law This License constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof This License shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California except that body of California law concerning conflicts of law Where You are located in the province of Quebec Canada the following clause applies The parties hereby confirm that they have requested that this License and all related documents be drafted in English Les parties ont exig que le pr sent contrat et tous les documents connexes soient r dig s en anglais 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 ww
133. ustment and press the OK button 7 Select Manual and press the OK button 8 Use the W a buttons to select a test pattern and press the OK button twice The longer the pattern the more accurate the adjustment 9 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 Basic Operations 77 10 Using a ruler that shows millimeters measure the distance between the symbols Use values measured at 1 and 2 11 Pattern length is displayed on the control panel Select the values measured in Step 10 Use the lt buttons to select the number of 1 and press the OK button Use the lt gt buttons to select the number of 2 and press the OK button 12 If configuration is finished the printer returns to a ready state Basic Operations 78 Performing Feed Adjustment During Printing Feed adjustment during printing is recommended for minor banding issues 1 2 Press the button during printing An adjustment value will be displayed Use the W a buttons to select a value If the feed amount is too small black bands dark stripes will appear adjust the feed amount upwards If in contrast the feed amount is too large white bands pale stripes will appear adjust the feed amount downwards If you are not satisfied with the results use the W a buttons to enter an adjustment value
134. w opensource apple com apsl and read it before using this file Software License Terms 186 The Original Code and all software distributed under the License are distributed on an AS IS basis WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND APPLE HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE QUIET ENJOYMENT OR NON INFRINGEMENT Please see the License for the specific language governing rights and limitations under the License Other Software Licenses Info ZIP copyright and license This is version 2007 Mar 4 of the Info ZIP license The definitive version of this document should be available at ftp ftp info zip org pub infozip license html indefinitely and a copy at http www info zip org pub infozip license html Copyright 1990 2007 Info ZIP All rights reserved For the purposes of this copyright and license Info ZIP is defined as the following set of individuals Mark Adler John Bush Karl Davis Harald Denker Jean Michel Dubois Jean loup Gailly Hunter Goatley Ed Gordon lan Gorman Chris Herborth Dirk Haase Greg Hartwig Robert Heath Jonathan Hudson Paul Kienitz David Kirschbaum Johnny Lee Onno van der Linden Igor Mandrichenko Steve P Miller Sergio Monesi Keith Owens George Petrov Greg Roelofs Kai Uwe Rommel Steve Salisbury Dave Smith Steven M Schweda Christian Spieler Cosmin Truta A
135. wn line is below the white line rotate the adjustment screw counterclockwise If the drawn line is above the white line rotate the adjustment screw clockwise One turn of the screw moves the line about 1 mm 0 04 inch Problem Solver 146 The adjustment is complete when the drawn line reaches the position of the dotted line 12 Use the hexagon wrench to tighten and firmly secure the 4 screws Problem Solver 147 13 Pull out the adjustment paper from the printer loosen the right roll holder fixing screw and move away the roll holder 14 Pull out the roll core Parallel adjustment of the auto take up reel unit Use the parts shown below for this adjustment ae A Problem Solver 148 1 Use a hexagon wrench large to loosen the 4 screws 2 Loosen the roll core holder locking screws and adjust the roll core holders so that the distance between the two is wider than the roll core 3 Tighten the roll core holder locking screw to align the right roll core holder with the position of dotted line Problem Solver 149 4 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 Insert the lef
136. y cn s lt cncua ces fiee an Whee esieels Avg oe elie Mee weeds 18 FOGUIICS 2c oh AE a ai o a eases Heed Aine A Reeling hee haa gies Bae 21 Realizing High Productivity ic Jos shew te ine hae eee Baw eek eRe Tea esl 21 Superior Ease of WSs Statue va cit end AM aes BE hee tet let Au ena Gta ley 21 Notes on Usage and Storage 0 ce ttt eee 23 Nstallation SNaCes seses a0 vee ooh abcess he cle hod ed elaine oes eae 23 Notes When Using the Printer 0 2 2 0 cee eee 23 Notes When Not Using the Printer 0 0 eee eee 24 Notes on Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks 0 e eee ee 26 Handling Media ci cistacup tian tie whew eects cane home ted oxen Phe eae a 26 Using the Supplied Sonware situ 55 ute Ge SGeee SERA Syd BAe hee SESE Ae PEP we we BA 27 Contents of the Software CD 0 0 0 eae 27 Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 0 000 tees 28 Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 o c0c2ees bee tetw reed kee esheets tay tes 28 Uninstalling Sonwaten sth acco sk oe keke ta tee RS ad keds a EM cy ate ten RN ean Sd 29 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Loading and Exchanging Media 0 00 e eee eee 30 Loading Media isisi tds art et ac Sa e i a a eee sch ce a sore aa inset a he 31 Viewing and Changing Media Settings 0 c eee ee 43 Exchanging Media c2 i4 divapt stdagtivanet Sete vee heehee heaehe Meda wid 45 Using the Auto Take up Reel Unit 0 0 ee 48 Med
137. y have been attached to the roll core There are two locking screws one on the left and one on the right 7 Rollsupport Rest media temporarily on these supports when removing the take up roll There are two supports one on the left and one on the right 8 Adjustment screw Use the adjustment screw when performing parallel adjustment 9 Auto switch Use this switch to select the auto take up direction Choose Off to disable auto take up 10 Manual switch Use this switch to select the manual take up direction The selected option takes effect when the Auto switch is in the Off position 11 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 if a caster is off the floor 12 Airflow vents These vents release air from inside the printer Do not obstruct the airflow vents 13 Waste ink bottle tank holder Place the waste ink bottle in this holder 14 Stand fixing screw In addition to locking the casters the stand fixing screws also keep the printer securely in place The stand fixing screws cannot be used for horizontal adjustment of the printer After installation keep the printer securely in place during use 15 Waste ink bottle tank Waste ink collects in this bottle Replace with a new waste ink bottle when the level approaches the line 16

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