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Setup Menu” on
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Restore Settings

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Reset All Settings

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SC-F9200 Series User's Guide

Using the Control Panel Menu

Summary of Contents for SC-F9200 series

Page 1: ...User s Guide CMP0030 01 EN ...

Page 2: ...he use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation SeikoEpsonCorporationshallnotbeheldliableforanydamageresultingfromelectromagneticinterferencethatoccursfromtheuseofanyinterfacecables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation EPSON EPSONEXCEEDYOURVISIO...

Page 3: ...ng the Auto Take up Reel Unit 35 Media Loading 35 Removing the Take up Roll 41 Before Printing 43 Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media Print Media Settings 43 Parameters Stored in Print Media Setting Banks 43 Storing Parameters in Print Media Setting Banks 43 Correcting Print Misalignment Head Alignment 48 Feed Adjustment 49 Changing settings during printing 51 Feed Adjustment 51 Heating ...

Page 4: ...113 Removing the Media Guide Bar 113 Attaching the Media Guide Bar 115 Parallel adjustment 118 Preparations for Parallel Adjustment 118 Parallel Adjustment for the Media Feeding Unit 118 Parallel Adjustment for the Auto Take up Reel Unit 123 Using the Spacer 128 Removing the Spacer 128 Adjusting the Spacer 129 Attaching the Spacer 129 Storing the Spacer 130 System Requirements 131 Specifications T...

Page 5: ...ontain useful or additional information on the operation of this product Screenshots The screenshots in this manual may differ slightly from the actual screens Note that the screenshots may also differ depending on differences in the operating system and the usage environment Unless otherwise stated Windows 7 screenshots are used for the Windows screenshots in this manual Illustrations The illustr...

Page 6: ...s Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as copiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Avoid electrical outlets controlled 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 lab...

Page 7: ...the Power light stops flashing Thisdevicehastwopowersystems Thereisariskof electric shock unless the two power cables are unplugged during the maintenance When handling the ink packs Keep ink packs out of the reach of children and do not drink Wear protective eyewear gloves and a mask when performing maintenance Should ink contact your skin or enter your eyes or mouth immediately take the followin...

Page 8: ...age 59 B After heater The after heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing U Heating Drying on page 45 C Media guide bar The media guide bar maintains tension to prevent the media sagging as it is taken up D Handle After placing media on the left roll holder rotate the handle to press the holder and apply pressure to the roll core SC F9200 Series User s Guide Introduction 8 ...

Page 9: ...two casters on each leg Once installation is complete the front casters should be kept locked while the printer is in use Ifthestandfixingscrewis loweredtoomuch thecasterrisesoffthefloor Donotuse the printerwhenacasterisoff the floor L Airflow vents Allows air to flow into the printer Do not obstruct these vents M Waste Ink Bottle holder Place the Waste Ink Bottle in this holder N Stand fixing scr...

Page 10: ...ror W Stirring stick This is only for the High Density Black ink tank Stir the ink in the ink tank once a week X AC inlet 1 AC inlet 2 Connects the power cable Be sure to connect both cables Y LAN port U LAN port on page 12 Z USB port Connects the USB cable a Maintenance cover right Open this cover to perform maintenance around the print head Normally closed when using the printer U Cleaning on pa...

Page 11: ...Front cover Open when loading media cleaning the inside of the printer or removing jammed media Normally closed when using the printer SC F9200 Series User s Guide Introduction 11 ...

Page 12: ... chip This is included with the ink pack LAN port A RJ 45 connector Connects the LAN cable Use a shielded twisted pair cable category 5 or higher B Data lamp orange Indicates the network connection status and data receive status by flashing and or turning on On Connected Flashing Receiving data C Status lamp green red The color indicates the network connection speed Red 100Base TX Green 1000Base T...

Page 13: ...the media from touching the print head Position the plates at either side of the media before printing U Loading media on page 26 C Cutter groove Pass the blade of a cutter available in the market down this groove to cut media D Pressure rollers These rollers press down on the media during printing U Cleaning the Platen Pressure Rollers and Media Holding Plates on page 64 E Platen This part suctio...

Page 14: ...quired depending on the status U Cleaning Wiper and Attachment Point on page 61 U Replacing the Wiper Cleaners and Wipers on page 75 Back A Drive switch The drive switch is used to feed the media during loading and to rewind the media for replacement B Roll holder Place media on these holders There are two supports one on the left and one on the right C Roll holder fixing screw These screws fix th...

Page 15: ...ne on the left and one on the right F Loading guide Media is loaded along this guide G Roll support Restmediaonthesesupportsbeforeplacingitontherollholders Therearetwosupports oneontheleftandoneon the right H Handle After placing media on the right roll holder rotate the handle to press the holder and apply pressure to the roll core SC F9200 Series User s Guide Introduction 15 ...

Page 16: ...erations on page 87 G l r buttons left and right arrow buttons Use to position the cursor when performing such tasks as entering a SettingName or IP address in the setup menu H u d buttons media feed buttons When media is loaded you can press the d button to feed the media and the u button to rewind Keep the d button pressed to feed the media up to 103 cm Keep the u button pressed to rewind the me...

Page 17: ...g Media on page 33 When printing is in progress you can use this button to adjust media feed U Feed Adjustment on page 49 Understanding the Display A Messages Displays the printer s status operation and error messages U When a Message is Displayed on page 101 B Heater temperature This display shows the temperature settings for the after heater The thermometer icons give a rough indicationofthecurr...

Page 18: ...chip unit will begin to flash U Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills on page 67 2 Ink color codes HDK High Density Black BK Black Y Yellow M Magenta C Cyan The ink color selected at the time of purchase is displayed F Waste Ink Bottle status Displays the approximate amount of space available in theWaste Ink Bottle The display changes as shown below when the waste ink bottle is nearly full or an e...

Page 19: ...o 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 Ease of Maintenance Print quality can only be ensured through daily maintenance The design of this printer leaves plenty of space for maintenance making maintenance a snap E Mail Error Warning Notification The Epson...

Page 20: ...decline and clog the nozzles in the print head U Specifications Table on page 131 Do not bend or tug the waste ink tube Ink could spill inside or around the printer Maintenance such as cleaning and replacement mustbeperformedaccordingtousagefrequencyor at recommended intervals Failure to perform regular maintenance could cause print quality to decline In the absence of the appropriate maintenance ...

Page 21: ...g the printer in storage If you are not using the printer for a long time put an anti static cloth or cover on the printer to prevent dust The print head nozzles are very small and they can become clogged easily if fine dust gets on the print head and you may not be able to print properly If you have not used the printer for a long time check the print head for clogging before you start printing P...

Page 22: ...eat 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 Tomaintain long lasting high quality print results note the following points Donotruborscratchtheprinted surface Iftheyare rubbed or scratched the ink may peel ...

Page 23: ...P Remote Panel 2 It is not a printer driver In addition the software RIP may not display printer status if the Epson communications driver is not installed when the printer is connected to a computer via USB See the software RIP documentation for more information on the status display Epson Network Utilities Install and launch a wizard that will help you enter IP addresses for a simple network con...

Page 24: ...emove the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 A Quit EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 B Select Applications EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 and drag and drop the entire folder into Trash to delete Use the Uninstaller to uninstall other software Uninstall the affected applications before performing a reinstall or update Download The Uninstaller can be downloaded from the Epson website URL http www epson com Uninstall Follow...

Page 25: ...ations Epson Software EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 to open the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main window Closing Click Finish in the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main window SC F9200 Series User s Guide Introduction 25 ...

Page 26: ...oints when handling media If the following points are not observed when handling media small amounts of dust and lint may stick to the media surface and cause ink drops in the print results 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 Handle media in its...

Page 27: ...roll supports between the roll holders cImportant If the right holder handle shaft is not visible rotate the handle forward until it stops The media cannot be properly loaded if the handle shaft is not visible E Temporarily place media on the roll supports Note The method of placing the roll media varies as follows depending on how the media is rolled Printable Side Out Printable Side In F Align t...

Page 28: ... holder when raised using the lift lever H Tighten the roll holder fixing screw until the screw no longer turns to fix the roll holder in place I Raise the lift lever on the right side of the printer to lift the media into position then firmly insert the roll holder Note If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is less than 140 mm lift it up by your hands and set it to the roll holder J To...

Page 29: ...pes and unevenness in the print results L Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted cImportant Once part A is hidden do not turn the handle any further Failure to observe this precaution could damage the roll holder IfpartA is stillvisible evenafterthehandlehas been turned fully rewind the handle Loosen the roll holder fixing screw on the right side and then restar...

Page 30: ... of the label Do not attempt to reposition the roll holders while they are inserted in the media Q Go to the front of the printer and open the front cover R Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever S Pull the media straight forward to the leading edge of the after heater T Close the front cover U Rewind the leading edge ofthe media to the front cover For Printable Side Out me...

Page 31: ...e media is aligned to the center of the round holes in the media holding plates cImportant Do not use the media holding plates with mediathatismorethan0 4mmthick The media holding plates could touch and damage the print head Alwayspositiontheplatessothattheedges ofthemediaare at thecenters ofthe round holes Incorrect positioning causes banding horizontal banding tint unevenness or stripes during p...

Page 32: ...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 RIP Settings Media settings are based on those in the RIP Media Settings U Storing Paramet...

Page 33: ... is removed from the printer and then enter this number the next time the mediaisloadedforaccurateinformationontheamount 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 U Viewing and Changing Media Settings on page 32 The following section describes how to print the amount of media remaining Buttons t...

Page 34: ...u button to rewind the mediasothat thisinformation will remainon the roll after the media is cut C Open the front cover and move the media holding plates out of the way Move the media holding plates to the right and left sides of the platen Hold both tabs on the media holding plates to move them D Cut the media with the cutter Pass the blade of the cutter down the cutting groove When the auto take...

Page 35: ... surface on the outside of the roll Caution Follow the instructions in the manual when loading media or roll cores or removing media from the take up roll Dropping media roll cores or take up rolls could result in injury Be sure that your hands or hair do not get caught in the media feeding unit or auto take up reel unit while it is operating Failure to observe this precaution could result in inju...

Page 36: ...p C Loosen the roll core holder locking screws and adjust the roll core holders so that the distance between the two is wider than the media Center the roll supports between the roll holders cImportant If the left roll core handle shaft is not visible rotate the handle as shown in the illustration below until it stops The roll core can not be properly loaded if the handle shaft is not visible D Al...

Page 37: ...the roll end twice Confirm that the roll core and edges of the media are not misaligned H Tighten the left roll core holder locking screw to fix the roll core holder in place I Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted cImportant Once part A is hidden do not turn the handle any further Failure to observe this precaution could damage the roll core holder If part A i...

Page 38: ...g on the left and right attach using tape while pulling the media sideways cImportant If the media is lifted up between the attached pieces of tape the media will not be taken up correctly If the media is lifted up we recommend either adding tape and attaching it uniformly or fixing creases at the leading edge of the media B Press the d button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single...

Page 39: ...htly tapping both edges of the media as shown in the illustration below E Confirm that the edges of media taken up on the roll core are not misaligned cImportant 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 peel the tape and then restart from Step 1 F Flip the Auto switch to SC F9200 Series User ...

Page 40: ...while pulling the media sideways cImportant If the media is lifted up between the attached pieces of tape the media will not be taken up correctly If the media is lifted up we recommend either adding tape and attaching it uniformly or fixing creases at the leading edge of the media B Press the d button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single wrap around the roll core C Check that th...

Page 41: ...in the illustration below E Confirm that the edges of media taken up on the roll core are not misaligned cImportant 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 peel the tape and then restart from Step 1 F Flip the Auto switch to Removing the Take up Roll This section describes how to remove medi...

Page 42: ...e take up reel U Cutting Media on page 33 C Rotate the handle of the left roll core holder D To prevent the media from sliding off the roll support the roll at its left end E Loosen the left roll core holder locking screw and remove the roll core holder F Lower the roll onto the roll support G To prevent the media from sliding off the roll support the roll at its right end H Loosen the right roll ...

Page 43: ...sed settings have been stored in a media setting bank it can be recalled to instantly optimize multiple parameters The printer offers a total of 30 media setting banks Thissectiondescribeshowtocreatemediasettingbanks and the settings that can be stored ParametersStoredinPrintMedia Setting Banks Media setting banks store the following Setting Name Feed Adjustment Platen Gap Head Alignment Heating D...

Page 44: ...ton Feed Adjustment FeedAdjustmentisusedtocorrectbanding horizontal banding tint unevenness or stripes For Feed Adjustment the user visually inspects print results and enters the adjustment value by hand See the following for details U Feed Adjustment on page 49 Platen Gap Adjust the platen gap the gap between the print head and the media if print results are smudged A Use the d u buttons to selec...

Page 45: ...e seconds 64 in 2 3 52 in 2 0 44 in 1 8 42 in 1 7 36 in 1 6 Media width Dryingtime seconds 24 in 1 3 Blank Area Feed 1 Use the d u buttons to select Blank Area Feed and press the Z button 2 Use the d u buttons to select the desired setting The following section shows the recommended setting values for Blank Area Feed according to the number of passes Recommended setting values for Blank Area Feed ...

Page 46: ...ess the Z button C After finishing the configuration press the Z button D Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu Tension Measurement The tension is measured and adjusted automatically to maintain the correct tension for the media being printed Periodically is recommended in most circumstances A Use the d u buttons to select Tension Measurement and press the Z button B Use the ...

Page 47: ...ot be wound correctly we recommend using Manual and setting the value to higher than Lv7 IfyouhavepreviouslyperformedFeedAdjustment you will need to perform it again after adjusting Take up Tension U Feed Adjustment on page 44 A Use the d u buttons to select Take up Tension and press the Z button B Use the d u buttons to select the item you want to change Selecting Auto 1 Select Auto and press the...

Page 48: ...d Change the adjustment method depending on the print direction For bidirectional printing Select Manual Bi D If the graininess or misalignment is not improved after performing Manual Bi D try Manual Dual Head If there is still no improvement perform Manual Uni D For unidirectional printing Select Manual Dual Head If the graininess or misalignment is not improved after performing Manual Dual Head ...

Page 49: ...p rewinding before the media reaches the inner side of the front cover I Check the pattern and select the pattern number that has the least gaps In the following example this would be pattern number 2 J If C1 is displayed on the control panel screen press the l r buttons to select the number you checked in step 9 and then press the Z button K Select the numbers for all colors and press Z Note To r...

Page 50: ...media is not pulled sufficiently because the condition of the leading edgeofthemediamayworsenduetowavesorother issues Loading MediaU Loading and Exchanging Media on page 26 Setting procedure Buttons that are used in the following settings A Confirm that the media has been pulled to the prescribed position Correct adjustment may not be possible if the media is not pulled sufficiently Loading MediaU...

Page 51: ...d press the Z button L If configuration is finished the printer returns to a ready state Changing settings during printing Feed Adjustment and Heating Drying can be changed during printing using the procedures shown below Feed Adjustment Buttons that are used in the following settings A Press the button during printing B An adjustment value will be displayed Use the d u buttons to select a value I...

Page 52: ... type U Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media Print Media Settings on page 43 Thetimeneededfortheheaterstoreachthespecified temperatures varies with the ambient temperature If the following print data is sent when the room temperatureis low theheater performswarming up between pages and printing may stop Print data with a high density of ink Print data with a small number of print passes B...

Page 53: ...he media is recognized as the media edge The edges of the media are not detected correctly if the media holding plates are not attached correctly U Loading media on page 26 Off Thelongestscaleontheafterheater slabel intheillustrationbelow isusedasthestandardposition for the right edge of the media Regardless of the width of the loaded media the left edge of the media is determined to be 1 626 mm 6...

Page 54: ...P being used Contact the RIP manufacturer for more information 2 When No Margin is selected in Margin Between Pages from the printer s settings menu you can adjust the margin within a range of 10 to 10 mm 3 This may be available in the RIP depending on the RIP software being used Contact the RIP manufacturer for more information 4 Note the following points when configuring margins Leave margins of...

Page 55: ...fter repeated head cleaning Print head damage When to perform Component to be cleaned When print quality declines When colors in the printout are faint or missing even after performing head cleaning a few times When the printout is smudged or not clear Around the print head U Cleaning Around the Print Head on page 59 Wiper U Cleaning Wiper and Attachment Point on page 61 Caps U Cleaning Caps on pa...

Page 56: ...me time U Replacing the Wiper Cleaners and Wipers on page 75 When deformed or damaged Media holding plate U Replacing the media holding plates on page 78 Other maintenance When to perform Type Once a week Stirring High Density Black ink U Stirring High Density Black ink on page 80 When checkingifnozzlesareclogged When checking which colors are clogged Horizontal stripes or tint unevenness banding ...

Page 57: ...cleaner 1 H Cup 1 Metal or plastic PP PE tray available in the market Use when putting cleaning utensils removed consumables or ink cleaner moved in the container supplied with the printer Soft cloth brush available in the market Use when cleaning inside the printer We recommend an item that is not likely to generate lint or static electricity Grease kit supplied with the printer Use when applying...

Page 58: ...eding Never touch the belts cables circuit boards or any parts that do not require cleaning Failure to observe this precaution could result in breakdown or malfunction of the printer or reduced print quality Do not use anything other than the consumable cleaning sticks Other types of stick that produce lint will damage the print head Always use fresh cleaning sticks Re using sticks can make stains...

Page 59: ... allow ink cleaner to drip from the cleaning stick cImportant Rinse a cleaning stick using ink cleaner for each step Do not reuse ink cleaner Used ink cleaner and cleaning sticks are industrial waste Dispose of them in the same way as for waste inks U Disposal of Used Consumables on page 86 Store ink cleaner at room temperature out of direct sunlight After using the ink cleaner make sure you close...

Page 60: ...ution could affect print quality Left hand print head Right hand print head Ink is prone to adhere to the areas indicated by the arrows so be sure to wipe off any ink found Ifanylintordustiscaught hookitusingthetipof a cleaning stick E Apply ink cleaner to the areas indicated by the arrows to dissolve adhered ink stains cImportant When applying ink cleaner make sure you do not press too hard on th...

Page 61: ...anly removed If any ink lint or dust remain repeat steps 6 and 7 cImportant If stains are wiped off while the surface of the print head remains dried the print head may be damaged If the surface is dried return to Step 5 to apply ink cleaner H Wipe stains off the cleaning wiper and store it in a location that is not exposed to dust and away from direct sunlight I Close the left maintenance cover N...

Page 62: ...Cleaner on page 59 D Clean the front and back of the wiper with the cleaning stick wide If the wiper part has split off or is broken we recommend replacing it with a new one U Replacing the Wiper Cleaners and Wipers on page 75 E Clean the bottom of the wiper with the cleaning stick wide F Clean the attachment points with the cleaning stick wide SC F9200 Series User s Guide Maintenance 62 ...

Page 63: ...A Dampen a new cleaning stick narrow with ink cleaner U Using Ink Cleaner on page 59 B Hold the cleaning stick narrow in a perpendicular orientation and wipe off any ink that has adhered to the inside of the Anti drying caps cImportant Do not touch the insides of the suction caps The part maybe deformed and it may no longer be possible to perform capping correctly C Hold the cleaning stick narrow ...

Page 64: ...laten Pressure Rollers and Media Holding Plates Ink and particles of media 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 Caution The after heater may be hot observe all necessary precautions Failure to observe the necessary precautions could result in burns Be careful not to tra...

Page 65: ...t and dust stuck in the groove of the platen G Wipe off the media holding plates using a soft cloth that has been soaked in water Normally wipe off any lint and dust that has attached to the surface without removing the media holding plates When media with glue is used or ink has adhered to the surface of the media holding plates remove the plates and wipe stains off both the front and rear surfac...

Page 66: ...een has turned off and then unplug the power cable from the outlet Leave the printer for a minute C Wipe off water droplets or dirt that has adhered to the surface of the front cover with a soft cloth that has been soaked in water and squeezed well D Open the front cover E Wipe off water droplets or dirt that has adhered to the bottom of the front cover with a soft cloth that has been soaked in wa...

Page 67: ...and Refilling Consumables Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills Time Period for Chip Unit Replacements and Ink Refills If the Check Ink Levels message is displayed on the control panel the chip unit needs to be replaced soon Obtain an ink pack of the appropriate color as soon as possible You will be unable to print if the chip unit for even one color needs to be replaced If the Check Ink Levels me...

Page 68: ...reach of children During maintenance wear protective clothing including protective eyewear gloves and a mask Should ink contact your skin or enter your eyes or mouth take the following actions If fluid adheres to your skin 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 ...

Page 69: ... Epson Support A If the Check Ink Levels message is displayed on thecontrolpanelscreen checktheinklevelinthe ink tank via the scale on the ink pack Iftheremaininginklevelisgreaterthan70mm from the base of the ink tank We recommend continuing to use the printer until the remaining ink level is 70 mm from the base of the ink tank so that you can use all the ink in a new ink pack to refill the ink ta...

Page 70: ...E Attach the chip unit supplied with the new ink pack to the slider Checktoconfirmthatthecolorofthelabelonthe slider matches the color of the label on the chip unit when installing F Hold the slider level and insert it then lower the lock lever cImportant Do not push the slider in with too much force Failure to observe this precaution could damage the printer SC F9200 Series User s Guide Maintenan...

Page 71: ...odforremovingtheinkinletcapdiffers depending on the type of ink being refilled cImportant Remove the ink inlet cap slowly If you remove the cap too quickly ink may splatter Except for High Density Black ink For High Density Black ink 1 Hold the part shown in the circled area in the illustration to remove the ink inlet cap If the ink inlet cap is removed with another part ink adheres SC F9200 Serie...

Page 72: ... 2 Hook the stirring stick over the projection on the ink tank J Tear off the ink pack spout opening SC F9200 Series User s Guide Maintenance 72 ...

Page 73: ...ks This can cause messages from the remaining ink warning system to not be displayed properly L Put the ink inlet cap back on the ink tank The method for attaching the ink inlet capdiffers depending on the type of ink being refilled Except for High Density Black ink For High Density Black ink cImportant Press the ink inlet cap down firmly so that it doesnotdetach Iftheslidercomesintocontact with t...

Page 74: ... trackwasteink 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 the Maintenance menu after replacement U The Maintenance Menu on page 98 cImportant If you re...

Page 75: ...safe place do not throw it out D Lower the stopper cImportant Confirm that the stopper adheres closely the mouth of the bottle If there is a gap waste ink may splatter and stain the surrounding area E Press the Z button F Check again to confirm that a fresh Waste Ink Bottle is correctly placed and then press the Z button to reset the waste ink counter U Disposal of Used Consumables on page 86 Repl...

Page 76: ...place the wiper cleaners Before starting this procedure be sure to read the following U Precautions regarding maintenance on page 57 A Position the print head for maintenance purposes U Moving the Print Head on page 58 B After the print head moves to the left end of the printer open the right maintenance cover C Remove the wiper cleaner Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer SC F9...

Page 77: ...nsert new wiper Remove the cap on the wiping part of the wiper Place on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click G Close the maintenance cover and then close the setup menu IftheZbuttonispressedonce thewipermoves to the inner side If the Z button is pressed again the print head returns to its normal position and the menu closes SC F9200 Series User s Guide Maintenance 77 ...

Page 78: ...re A Remove media and press the P button to turn the printer off U Replacing and removing media on page 33 B Opentheleftmaintenancecoverandfrontcover C Follow the steps below to remove the media holding plate 1 While holding the tabs of the media holding plate on both sides move the plate to the left edge of the platen 2 Remove the left media holding plate and then remove the right one D Insertane...

Page 79: ... the front corner of the platen E Check that two hooked sections at the rear of the media holding plate are securely applied as shown below and that they are attached with no gap between the plate and platen 1 Latchattherearofsquarehole Groovein front of the plate on the platen 2 Latch at the rear of tab Front corner of the platen SC F9200 Series User s Guide Maintenance 79 ...

Page 80: ...tation occurs easily Stir the ink in the ink tank once a week There may be color differences in the printouts if printing is performed when sedimentation has occurred Before starting this procedure be sure to read the following U Precautions regarding maintenance on page 57 A Open the ink inlet cover for the slider on which an HDK ink label is stuck B Remove the ink inlet cap from the ink tank Hol...

Page 81: ...ou can see the hook on the stirring stick cImportant Move the stirring stick slowly If you move it too quickly ink may splatter D Put the ink inlet cap back on the ink tank cImportant Press the ink inlet cap down firmly so that it doesnotdetach Iftheslidercomesintocontact with the ink inlet cap when pulling it out the cap could be damaged SC F9200 Series User s Guide Maintenance 81 ...

Page 82: ...the margins of a printed pattern 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 s...

Page 83: ... Note If colors are faint or missing even after head cleaning clean around the print head U Cleaning Around the Print Head on page 59 Auto Maintenance Options The printer features handy auto maintenance options for performing regular head cleaning at an interval selected as described below Periodical Cleaning Head cleaning is performed automatically at selected intervals of 1 to 240 hours U Printe...

Page 84: ...rease When the message Apply carriage rod grease See manual is displayed on the screen of the control panel grease using the grease kit supplied with the printer Greasing areas Carriage rod A Use the grease tool and pad A to clean and grease rod A Carriage rod B Use the pad B to clean and grease rod B Greasing procedure Before starting this procedure be sure to read the following U Precautions reg...

Page 85: ...Fully submerge the tip of the cleaning stick in the grease 2 Rotate the cleaning stick two or three times and then remove it 3 Apply the grease to the pad at the end of the grease tool L Grease carriage rod A Hold the grease tool against the back of the rod and smoothly slide it twice from one end to the other and back again as shown in Step 6 Next grease carriage rod B Carriage rod B A Wipe stain...

Page 86: ...osed to direct sunlight Disposal of Used Consumables Used ink packs chip units cleaning sticks waste ink bottles wipers wiper cleaners and post printing media are industrial waste Disposeofitemsaccordingtolocallawsandregulations For example contract a industrial waste disposal company for disposal In such cases submit the Safety data sheet to the industrial waste disposal company You can download ...

Page 87: ...Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The menus are used as shown below SC F9200 Series User s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu 87 ...

Page 88: ...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 1 to 30 media setting bank number Setting Name Up to 22 half size characters Feed Adjustment Manual Platen Gap 1 5 2 0 2 5 Head Alignment Manual Uni D Manual Bi D Manual Dual Head Heating Drying Heater Temperature OFF 30 to 55 C Drying Time P...

Page 89: ...ap 1 5 2 0 2 5 Head Alignment Input thickness Manual Uni D Manual Bi D Manual Dual Head Roll Type Printable Side Out Printable Side In Tension Measurement Periodically Every Page Feeding Tension Auto Manual 0 to 40 Take up Tension Auto Manual 1 to 9 Prevent Sticking ON OFF Restore Settings Yes No Print Media List Print SC F9200 Series User s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu 89 ...

Page 90: ...ing Cycle OFF 1 to 10 pages Heat Off Timer 15 to 240 minutes Restore Settings Yes No Maintenance U The Maintenance Menu on page 98 Nozzle Check Print The menu displayed in the setting items depends on the Media Size Check setting and the width of the loaded media Print At Right Print At Center Print At Left Cleaning All Nozzles Execute Light Execute Medium Execute Heavy Head1 Head2 Head1 Head2 Sel...

Page 91: ...t Print Restore Settings Yes No Preference U The Preference Menu on page 100 Date And Time MM DD YY HH MM 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 U The Reset All Settings Menu on page 100 Yes No SC F9200 Series User s Guide Using t...

Page 92: ...1 and 15 m 4 to 50 ft You can set in 0 5 m 1 ft increments Print Remaining Length Print Use Print RemainingLength 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 the length the next time the roll is used Select Media Parameter Explanation 1 to 30 media setting bank number Choose the media settings...

Page 93: ...t circumstances Raise the setting by one level if printout is scratched or smudged Select 2 5 only if print results 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 2 0 2 5 Head Alignment Manual Uni D Print Select Head Alignment to realign the print head when print results seem grain...

Page 94: ... Suction 0 to 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 Media Suction can increase the gap between the print head andthinorflexiblemedia potentiallyreducingprintqualityorpreventing the media feeding normally In such cases you will need to lower the Media Suction The Media Suction power is w...

Page 95: ...from sticking when the printer is turned on or when printing starts Sinceoperationstakelongerwhen Onis selected werecommendsetting this to Off Depending on the media type it may easily adhere to the platen If operations are performed while the media is on the platen the media is not fed correctly and could cause a jam If this occurs set On Off Restore Settings Yes If Yes is selected the setting co...

Page 96: ... page 46 Manual 0 to 40 Take up Tension Auto The default setting of Auto is recommended in most situations If media wrinkles when printing or white banding white or light lines appears in the print results we recommend using Manual and setting the value to lower than Lv7 Make the same settings if ink adheres to the back of the take up roll If thick media cannot be wound correctly we recommend usin...

Page 97: ...iawhenthemediaisloaded We generally recommend to operate with this setting set to On Try Off if the printer displays a Media Size Error when the media is correctly loaded Note however that the printer may print beyond the edgesofthemediawhenOffisselected Inkusedoutsidetheedgesofthe media will stain the inside of the printer Changed settings are reflected when the media is re loaded Off Media End C...

Page 98: ...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 TheprinterwillentersleepmodewhentheHeatOffTimerexpires Insleep mode the control panel turns off and the internal motors and other components consume less power To reactivate the contro...

Page 99: ...ed by a message indicating the replacement interval of the Waste Ink Bottle in the control panel run the Waste Ink Counter option after replacement The Printer Status Menu These items track printer use 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 ...

Page 100: ...play and when printing test patterns ft in Unit Temperature C Choose the temperature units used in the control panel display F Alert Sound Setting On Enable On or disable Off the buzzer that sounds when an error occurs If the Z button is pressed when the warning buzzer is sounding the sound stops Off Alert Lamp Setting On Enable On ordisable Off thealertlampthatlightswhenanerror occurs Off The Res...

Page 101: ... units from specified Epson ink packs You cannot use unspecified Epson ink packs U Options and Consumable Products on page 111 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 U Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills on page 67 Condensation may have formed inside the tank Keep at room temperatu...

Page 102: ... A service call occurs if you continue to use the printer Call For Service XXXX Error XXXX Power off and then on If this doesn t work note the code and call for service A call for service occurs when The power cable is not connected securely An error that cannot be cleared occurs Whenacallforservicehasoccurred theprinterautomaticallystopsprinting Turn off the printer disconnect the power cable fro...

Page 103: ...ectly 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 AsktheUSBhubmanufactureraboutUSBhub operation You cannot print under the network environment o Are the network settings correct Ask your network administrator for the network settings o Connect the printer directly to the computer u...

Page 104: ...k packs specified in this manual o Are you using an old ink pack Theprintqualitydeclineswhenanoldinkpackisused Use a new ink pack Use all the ink in the ink pack before the date printed on ink pack o Is the after heater temperature appropriate Raisethetemperatureiftheprintresultsareblurredor smudged or the ink clots Note however that raising the temperature too high can cause the media to shrink w...

Page 105: ...ft and right If the print head is misaligned ruled lines may be misaligned accordingly If vertical ruled lines are misaligned with bidirectional printing perform Head Alignment U Correcting Print Misalignment Head Alignment on page 48 The printed surface is scuffed or soiled o Is the media too thick or too thin Check media specifications to confirm that it is compatible with the printer If you are...

Page 106: ...ust before loading the media in the printer o Has any lint adhered to the nozzle surface of the print head If any lint adheres to the nozzle surface of the print head ink may drip from the lint Clean around the print head U Cleaning on page 59 Horizontal stripes or tint unevenness banding Multiple causes are possible When you are printing with 1 pass 2 passes in the RIP software print settings fol...

Page 107: ...s 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 Iftheproblemisnotresolved evenwhenprinting on sections without wrinkles or waviness perform the following measure B Loading the media in the printer correctly and configuring the media settings appropriately If the media loading method Heat...

Page 108: ...U Take up Tension on page 47 C Attach a spacer in the hollow of the media loading lever For details see U Using the Spacer on page 128 Media Jams o 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 o Is the media too thick or too thin Checkthe...

Page 109: ...ates Contact with deformed media holding plates could damage the print head E Raise the media loading lever F Pull the media to the cutter groove and use a cutter to remove torn or creased portions G Manually rewind the cut media H Remove any media that remains inside the printer I Turn on the power to the printer and perform a nozzle check Check the printed check pattern and if there are any clog...

Page 110: ...y can be selected using the Heat Off Timer option in the setup menu U Printer Setup Menu on page 96 The after heater will be reactivated when a print job is received the media loading lever is used or another operation involving printer hardware is performed The control panel display keeps turning off o Is the printer in sleep mode The printer enters sleep mode when the Heat Off Timer expires and ...

Page 111: ...t is not covered by Epson s warranties and under certain circumstances may cause erratic printer behavior Information about non genuine chip unit status may not be displayed and use of non genuine ink is recorded for possible use in service support U Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills on page 67 Black T7411 Cyan T7412 Magenta T7413 Yellow T7414 SC F9280 Ink pack High Density Black T742X Black T...

Page 112: ... move and transport the product Moving the Printer This section assumes that the product is being moved to another location on the same floor without traversing stairs ramps or lifts See below for information on moving the printer between floors to another building or between non level floors U Transport on page 113 Caution Do not tilt the product more than 10 degrees forward or back while moving ...

Page 113: ... Checking for clogged nozzles on page 82 F Perform Head Alignment and check print quality U Head Alignment on page 44 Transport Before transporting the printer contact your dealer or Epson Support Removing and Attaching the Media Guide Bar Removing the Media Guide Bar When moving the printer remove the media guide bar if the frontage or passageway is narrow After attaching the media guide bar perf...

Page 114: ...C Use a hexagon wrench large to rotate the two screws a couple of turns to loosen them D Remove the left hand fixing plate for the media guide bar SC F9200 Series User s Guide Appendix 114 ...

Page 115: ...ve the right hand fixing plate for the media guide bar While supporting the right hand fixing plate for the media guide bar use a hexagon wrench large to remove the three screws Attaching the Media Guide Bar A Attach the right hand fixing plate for the media guide bar While supporting the right hand fixing plate for the media guide bar use a hexagon wrench large to tighten and firmly secure the th...

Page 116: ...adjustment section While lifting up the tank cover adjustment section until it touches the tank cover use a hexagon wrench small to tighten and firmly secure the three screws E Attach the left hand fixing plate for the media guide bar F Use the hexagon wrench large to tighten and firmly secure the two screws that were provisionally secured SC F9200 Series User s Guide Appendix 116 ...

Page 117: ...sing 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 H Perform parallel adjustment After attaching the media guide bar read the following section and then proceed to parallel adjustment SC F9200 Series User s Guide Appendix 117 ...

Page 118: ...d adjustment tools Ready the following items before beginning adjustment A Counterweights B Hexagon wrench large C Hexagon wrench small D Film a E Film b F Roll core Note When the film will be reused the adhesive side may be soiled Soak a lint free cloth in water wring it out and then use it to wipe away the dust and lint stuck to the reverse side Parallel Adjustment for the Media Feeding Unit A C...

Page 119: ...ilm on the reverse side F As shown in the illustration align Hole2 and4 of film b at the front of the printer with the screws on the left and right side of the after heater and then adhere them If the film is being used for the first time remove the protective film on the reverse side Align Hole 2 with the screw at the top section of the after heater Align Hole 4 with a screw at the lead edge of t...

Page 120: ...holder so that the distance between the two is wider than the roll core cImportant If the right holder handle shaft is not visible rotate the handle as shown in the illustration below until it stops I Pass film a through the roll core J Insert the roll core into the left roll holder Next insert the right roll holder into the roll core and then tighten the roll holder fixing screw SC F9200 Series U...

Page 121: ...he rear to the front M While checking at the front and rear of the printer align film a with film b tightly N Attach a counterweight to film a After film a stops swinging make a note of the value of the scale on film a where the edge of the platen overlaps SC F9200 Series User s Guide Appendix 121 ...

Page 122: ...roceedtoStep 17 P While checking the scale of film a at the front of the printer make an adjustment on the rear side of the printer If the adjustment screw is turned counterclockwise the scale moves back If the adjustment screw is turned clockwise the scale moves towardsyou One turn of the screw moves the line about 1 mm If the value of this scale matches the left side the adjustment is complete Q...

Page 123: ...stment of the Auto Take up Reel Unit ParallelAdjustmentfortheAuto Take up Reel Unit A Use the large hexagon wrench to loosen the four fixing screws on the front of the printer as shown in the illustration B Loosen the roll core holder locking screws and move the left roll core holders to the outside Next tightentherollcoreholderlockingscrewto align the right roll core holder with the position of d...

Page 124: ... roll core holder locking screw D Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted E Bring film a to the left side of film b Pass the lead edge of film a between the media guide bar and after heater and then insert it into the printer F While checking at the front and rear of the printer align film a with film b tightly At the rear of the printer attach a counterweight to...

Page 125: ...on film a If the value is different from the left side proceed to Step 9 If the value is the same proceed to Step 10 I While checking the scale of film a on the front side of the printer use the large hexagon wrench for adjustment If the adjustment screw is turned clockwise the scale moves back If the adjustment screw is turned counterclockwise the scale moves towards you One turn of the screw mov...

Page 126: ...e front of the media guide bar and then insert it into the printer N At the front and rear of the printer raise film a and move it so that it aligns with film b tightly At the rear of the printer attach a counterweight to film a O After film a stops swinging make a note of the value of the scale on film a where the edge of the platen overlaps SC F9200 Series User s Guide Appendix 126 ...

Page 127: ...to loosen the 2 screws R While checking the scale of film a on the front side of the printer make adjustments using the largehexagonwrenchwhileyouuseyourhandto hold the media guide bar If the adjustment screw is turned counterclockwise the scale moves back If the adjustment screw is turned clockwise the scale moves towardsyou One turn of the screw moves the line about 1 mm If the value of this sca...

Page 128: ...Iffilmwillbeusedagain removedustand other objects and stretch it well before using it Using the Spacer If the vertical creases between the pressure rollers are notimprovedevenafteradjustingFeedingTensionand Take up Tension insert the spacer supplied with the printer in the hollow of the media loading lever When changing the adjustment position of the spacer you need a commercially available plus h...

Page 129: ...o position B and then C This section explains how to adjust the position from A to B Follow the same procedure when adjusting to position C A Use the plus head screwdriver to loosen the two screws B Move the adjustment position from A to B C Use the plus head screwdriver to tighten the two screws Attaching the Spacer A Confirm that the printer is ready to print B Raise the media loading lever C Ch...

Page 130: ...viewing through the window on the front cover If the vertical creases have been removed adjustment is complete If the vertical creases have not been removed stop printing raise the media loading lever and remove the spacer H Change the spacer adjustment position U Adjusting the Spacer on page 129 I Attach the spacer and then check that vertical creases have been removed See steps 4 to 7 Iftheverti...

Page 131: ...ng Approx 760 W Ready mode Approx 458 W Sleep mode Approx 11 W Power off Approx 1 W Temperature Operating 15 to 35 C 15 to 25 C recommended Storage before unpacking 20 to 60 C within 120 hours at 60 C within a month at 40 C Storage before refilling with ink 20 to 40 C within a month at 40 C Printer Specifications Humidity Operating 20to80 40to60 recommended without con densation Storage before and...

Page 132: ...perature 5 to 35 Capacity 1000ml Note To ensure your printouts have a stable coloring maintain a constant room temperature of 15 to 25 C Standards and Approvals Safety UL 60950 1 CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B Class A CAN CSA CEI IEC CISPR 22 Class A AS NZS CISPR 22 Class A Warning ThisisaclassAproduct Inadomesticenvironment this product may cause radio interference in which case t...

Page 133: ...atingproperly andyou cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation contact Epson support services for assistance If Epson support foryourareaisnotlistedbelow contactthedealerwhere you purchased your product Epson support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information Product serial number Theserialnumberlabelisus...

Page 134: ...epsonstore com U S sales or http www epson ca Canadian sales Help for Users in Europe Check your Pan European Warranty Document for information on how to contact Epson support Help for Users in Australia Epson Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of customer service In addition to your product documentation we provide the following sources for obtaining information Your Dealer Don t f...

Page 135: ...services are World Wide Web http www epson co th Information on product specifications drivers for download Frequently Asked Questions FAQ and e mail are available Epson Hotline Phone 66 2685 9899 Our Hotline team can help you with the following over the phone Sales enquiries and product information Product usage questions or problems Enquiries on repair service and warranty Help for Users in Viet...

Page 136: ...n Product information Answers to Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Latest versions of Epson product drivers Users can access our World Wide Web home page at http www epson com hk Technical Support Hotline You can also contact our technical staff at the following telephone and fax numbers Phone 852 2827 8911 Fax 852 2827 4383 Help for Users in Malaysia Contacts for information support and services ar...

Page 137: ...M 9PM This is aToll free number For Service CDMA Mobile Users 3900 1600 9AM 6PM Prefix local STD code Help for Users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services users are welcome to contact the Epson Philippines Corporation at the telephone and fax numbers and e mail address below Trunk Line 63 2 706 2609 Fax 63 2 706 2665 Helpdesk Direct Line 63 2 706 2625...

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