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Maintenance cover (right)

Open this cover when performing regular maintenance. Normally closed when using the printer.

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.

Alert lamp

This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs.

On/flashes : An error has occurred; the type of error is indicated by how the lamp lights or flashes. Check the

contents of the error on the control panel's screen.

Off

: No error.

Control panel

“Control panel” on page 12

Front cover

Open when loading media, cleaning the inside of the printer, or removing jammed media. Normally closed when
using the printer.

Inside

Dirt on any of the following parts may reduce print quality. Regularly clean or exchange these parts as described in the
chapters listed in the reference sections below.

SC-S30600 Series User's Guide

Introduction

Summary of Contents for SC-S30600

Page 1: ...User s Guide NPD4561 01 EN ...

Page 2: ...e 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 SeikoEpsonCorporationshallnotbeheldliableforanydamageresultingfromelectromagneticinterferencethatoccursfromtheuseofanyinterfacecables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko ...

Page 3: ...t Media Settings 41 Parameters Stored in Media Setting Banks 41 Saving Settings 41 Changing Heater and Fan Settings 45 Correcting Print Misalignment Head Alignment 46 Feed Adjustment Manual Feed Adjustment 47 Using a Test Pattern 47 Performing Feed Adjustment During Printing 48 Printable area 49 Maintenance Daily Maintenance 50 Cleaning the Platen Heater Pressure Rollers and Media Holding Plates 5...

Page 4: ...ical Support Web Site 98 Contacting Epson Support 98 Before Contacting Epson 98 Help for Users in North America 99 Help for Users in Europe 99 Help for Users in Taiwan 99 Help for Users in Australia 100 Help for Users in Singapore 100 Help for Users in Thailand 101 Help for Users in Vietnam 101 Help for Users in Indonesia 101 Help for Users in Hong Kong 102 Help for Users in Malaysia 102 Help for ...

Page 5: ... use a damaged or frayed power cord The printer requires two power cables with a combiined capacity of 20 A at 100 V or 10 A at 240 V Ifthecombinedcapacity cannotbesuppliedbya single outlet connect the cables to different outlets with independent power sources If you plan to use the printer in Germany observe the following To provide adequate short circuit protection and over current protection fo...

Page 6: ...plyareafromdirtanddust andstoreitin the same environment as this product Note that thereisavalveintheinksupplyport makingcovers or plugs unnecessary but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches Do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area Warnings Cautions Important and Notes Warning Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury Caution Ca...

Page 7: ...re holder Place the used roll core for media take up on these holders There are two holders one on the left and one on the right U Media Loading and Take Up on page 35 D Tensioner The tensioner maintains tension to prevent the media sagging as it is taken up E Roll core holder locking screw The locking screws keep the roll core holders in place once they have been attached to the roll core There a...

Page 8: ... keep the printer in place After installing the printer keep it securely in place during use M Waste ink bottle Waste ink collects in this bottle Replace with a new waste ink bottle when the level approaches the line N 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 O Ink cartridges Install all ink cartridges...

Page 9: ...flashes An error has occurred the type of error is indicated by how the lamp lights or flashes Check the contents of the error on the control panel s screen Off No error X Control panel U Control panel on page 12 Y Front cover Open when loading media cleaning the inside of the printer or removing jammed media Normally closed when using the printer Inside Dirt on any of the following parts may redu...

Page 10: ... ink adheres evenly U Heating Drying on page 43 U Cleaning the Platen Heater Pressure Rollers and Media Holding Plates on page 50 F Wiper cleaner The wiper cleaner removes ink from the wiper It is a consumable replace about once every six months U Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner on page 60 G Caps Except during printing these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them drying out We rec...

Page 11: ...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 lift levers one on the left and one on the right E Pre heater Heats the media before printing so that the print area is not subject to sudden changes in temperature F Roll support Restmediaonthesesupportsbeforeplacingitontherollholders Therearetwosupports oneonthe...

Page 12: ...ch tasks as entering a Setting Name or IP Address in the setup menu H u d buttons media feed buttons When mediaisloaded youcanpressthe d to feedthe media and u to rewind Keep the d button pressed to feed the media up to 103 cm Keep the u button pressed to rewind the media up to 25 cm Note that when the u button is used to rewind the media will stop when its edge reaches the starting print position...

Page 13: ... messages U When a Message is Displayed on page 85 B Heater temperature Fromlefttoright thisdisplayshowsthetemperature settings for the pre heater platen heater and after heater The thermometer icons give a rough indica tion of the current temperatures of the heaters The heater has reached the selected temperature The heater has not reached the selected temperature C Media info From left to right ...

Page 14: ...a C Cyan E Waste ink bottle status Displays the approximate amount of space available inthewasteinkbottle Thedisplaychangesasshown below when the waste ink bottle is nearly full or an error occurs Normal Warning or error 1 1 Status indicators The status of the waste ink bottle is shown as fol lows No error The indicator changes to show the amount of space available The waste ink bottle is almost f...

Page 15: ...ndles 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 lev...

Page 16: ...ll inside or around the printer The following components require regular maintenance at recommended intervals or accordingtothefrequencywithwhichtheprinteris used Failuretoperformregularmaintenancecould result in loss of print quality In the absence of the appropriate maintenance continued use could damage the print head U Regular Maintenance on page 53 Component to be cleaned Frequency Print head...

Page 17: ...y 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 U Checking for clogged nozzles on page 51 When storing the printer be sure that it is level do not store it on an angle...

Page 18: ...good quality prints Be sure to read the documentation provided with each type of media Notes on Handling Do not fold the media or damage the printable surface Do not touch the printable surface 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 Packaging materials can be used to store media and ...

Page 19: ...ddition 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 Network utility Install and launch a wizard that will help you enter IP addresses for a simple network connection EpsonNet Config Withthissoftware youcanconfigure...

Page 20: ...rivileges Enter the administrator password when prompted and then proceed with the remainder of the operation Exit any other applications that may be running Windows This section describes how to uninstall EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 and the Epson communications driver A Turn off the printer and unplug the interface cable B Go to the Control Panel and click Uninstall a program from the Programs categ...

Page 21: ... 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 the instructions provided at the Uninstaller download site SC S30600 Series User s Guide Introduction 21 ...

Page 22: ... trap your hands or fingers when opening or closing the front cover Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury cImportant Load media immediately before printing The pressurerollersmaycreasemedialeftintheprinter The media may also become wavy or curled causing jams or resulting in the media coming into contact with the print head Note For information on the media that can be used in ...

Page 23: ...e In after loading media rolled printable side in For more information see U Roll Type on page 44 D Raise the lift 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 the outer diameter which is less than 140mm lift it up by your hands and setittotherollholder Therollcorewillnotreach the holder when raised using the lift...

Page 24: ... the roll holder as described in Step 4 G Tightentherollholderscrewtofixtherollholder in place H Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted cImportant Once part A is hidden do not turn the handle anyfurther Failuretoobservethisprecaution could damage the roll holder I Raise the media loading lever J Pull out the media and insert it into the printer SC S30600 Series ...

Page 25: ...cessif the left edge ofthe media is not within the guides Do not attempt to reposition the roll holders while they are inserted in the media L Go to the front of the printer and open the front cover M Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever N Pullthe media straight forwarduntiltheedge has past the label on the left side of the after heater Keep the right edge of the media pa...

Page 26: ...sure however to stop rewinding before the leading edge of the media is over the cutter groove on the pressure roller side P Attach the media holding plates at either side of the media First position the plates so that the edges of the media are in the centers of the round holes Next adjust the position the white line is visible in the square window and push the plates down to lock them in place SC...

Page 27: ...ed to approx 190mm from the floor Caution Because the media is heavy it should not be carried by one person When loading or removing the media use at least two persons Using a lifter is recommended when handling a media that is 40 kg or heavier The heaters and media holding plate may be hot observe all necessary precautions Failure to observe the necessary precautions could result in burns Be care...

Page 28: ... out Printable side in If the label does not have the loading position mark it on the label as instructed in the Setup Guide supplied with the optional heavy roll media system U Heavy Roll Media System Setup Guide Note Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the CustomizeSettingsmenumatcheshowthemediais rolled Roll Type defaults to Printable Side Out Be sure to select Printable Side In after ...

Page 29: ...o fix the roll holder in place G Remove the lifter H Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted cImportant Once part A is hidden do not turn the handle anyfurther Failuretoobservethisprecaution could damage the roll holder If part A is not hidden even after turning the handleuntilitcannolongerbeturned return to step 6 and fully press the right unit into the roll cor...

Page 30: ...ce Confirm that the left edge of the media passes over the center of the square in the label on the pre heater cImportant Perform Steps 11 to 3 in reverse order and repeat theloading processif the left edge ofthe media is not within the guides Do not attempt to reposition the roll holders while they are inserted in the media L Go to the front of the printer and open the front cover M Hold the cent...

Page 31: ...e Auto Take up Reel Unit on page 35 Note Ifyouwouldprefertoprintfromtheverystartofthe roll press the u button in the control panel to rewind the media slightly Be sure however to stop rewinding before the leading edge of the media is over the cutter groove on the pressure roller side P Attach the media holding plates at either side of the media First position the plates so that the edges of the me...

Page 32: ...ill 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 specifi...

Page 33: ...er 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 Theamountofmediaremainingcanonlybedisplayedif the correct length is entered when the medi...

Page 34: ...s could result in burns Buttons that are used in the following settings A Confirm that the printer is ready to print B Press the button and the Z button The printer will feed the trailing edge of the printed media to a position over the cutter groove If you have printed the amount of media remaining press the u button to rewind the mediasothatthisinformationwill remainonthe roll after the media is...

Page 35: ...p 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 Counterclockwise Clockwise Counterclockwise take up places the printed surface on the outside of the roll Clockwise take up places the printed surface on the inside of the roll T...

Page 36: ...dia Center the roll supports between the roll holders C Align the right roll core holder with the right edge of the media and tighten the fixing screw D Insert the roll core onto the right holder E Insert the left holder into the roll core Slide the holder in until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted cImportant Stop when part A is no longer visible The take up reel unit may not func...

Page 37: ...page 38 Counterclockwise Take Up A Attach the media to the take up roll core Tape the media to the take up roll core in the center and then at the left and right edges B Press the d button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single wrap around the roll core C Flip the Auto switch to Off and press the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core D Flip the Auto switch to...

Page 38: ...ach the media to the take up roll core Tape the media to the take up roll core in the center and then at the left and right edges B Press the d button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single wrap around the roll core C Flip the Auto switch to Off and press the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core D Flip the Auto switch to SC S30600 Series User s Guide Basic O...

Page 39: ...to Take up Reel Unit on page 40 When the Standard Auto Take up Reel Unit Is Installed This section describes how to remove media from the take up reel Caution Two persons are required when handling media over 20 kg A Cut the media and roll the cut end onto the take up reel U Cutting Media on page 34 B To prevent the media from sliding off the roll support the roll at its left end C Loosen the left...

Page 40: ...oll C Loosen the left roll core holder fixing screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll D Loosentherightrollcoreholderfixingscrewand remove the roll core holder from the roll Before Printing To maintain print quality perform the following inspection before starting work each day Check the amount of ink remaining If ink is expended during printing printing can be resumed once the affected...

Page 41: ...Media Setting Banks Media setting banks store the following Setting Name Feed Adjustment Platen Gap Head Alignment Heating Drying Media Suction Head Movement Multi Strike Printing Roll Type Tension Measurement Media Tension Feed Speed For more information on these items see U The Media Setup Menu on page 74 Saving Settings Follow the steps below to save media settings Buttons that are used in the ...

Page 42: ...equired under the same conditions as the actual print 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 Furthermore the media must be loaded and feed adjustment performed again after the heavy roll media system is installed even if feed adjustment has already been performed using standard roll media system Fe...

Page 43: ... Choose another option for Platen Gap Head Alignment may also fail to produce the expected results if the nozzles are clogged Perform head cleaning to remove any clogs A Use the d u buttons to select Head Alignment and press the Z button B Use the d u buttons to select Auto Bi D and press the Z button C Press the Z button to print a test pattern and perform auto head alignment Heating Drying Set t...

Page 44: ...d option and press the Z button D Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu Roll Type Choose Printable Side Out or Printable Side In according to how the media is rolled A Use the d u buttons to select Roll Type and press the Z button B Use the d u buttons to select the desired setting and press the Z button C Select the desired option and press the Z button Tension Measurement P...

Page 45: ...drying system is connected The following gives the procedure used when the optional additional print drying system is installed Note Temperature and Additional Dryer settings can be stored separately for each media type U Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media Print Media Settings on page 41 Thetimeneededfortheheaterstoreachthespecified temperatures varies with the ambient temperature Butto...

Page 46: ...gn the head manually if you feel that auto head alignment has not completely resolved the problem Buttons that are used in the following settings A After confirming that the printer is ready to print press the Menu button The settings menu will be displayed B Select Media Setup and press the Z button C Use the d u buttons to select Customize Settings and press the Z button D Use the d u buttons to...

Page 47: ...p reel unit should also be used for feed adjustment Furthermore when installing the heavy roll media system the media must be loaded and feed adjustment performed again even if once you adjust with the standard roll media system Adjust the feed manually if you feel that auto feed adjustment has not completely resolved the problem Using a Test Pattern Primary and Secondary adjustments are required ...

Page 48: ...m Steps 1 to 6 M Use the d u buttons to select Secondary and press the Z button twice N The printer will print a test pattern When printing is complete the media will automatically be fed to a position where the pattern is clearly visible Cut the media if necessary U Cutting Media on page 34 Note To rewind the media press the u button O Check the pattern and note the pattern number with the lighte...

Page 49: ... to B are as follows A right edge of media Varies with the option selected for Media Size Check On selected for Media Size Check The right edge of the media Off selected for Media Size Check The default right edge position as far as the platen past the center of the label on the pre heater B left edge of media Varies with the option selected for Media Size Check On selected for Media Size Check Th...

Page 50: ...pressure rollers and media holding plates Ink on these surfaces may be transferred to the media Clean them thoroughly cImportant Continued use with lint dust or ink adhering to these surfaces could damage the print head or clog the nozzles A Makesure the printer isturnedoffand thescreen has turned off and then unplug the power cable from the outlet B Leave the printer for a minute C Open the front...

Page 51: ...t pattern at the start of normal 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 Use Print Nozzle Pattern with media not suited to Auto Nozzle Check or if you feel that Auto Nozzle Check would take too long U Printer Setup Menu on page 78 On Demand Nozzle Pattern Nozzle patterns...

Page 52: ...perform regular part cleaning U Regular Part Cleaning on page 55 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 24 hours U Printer Setup Menu on page 78 Cleaning Cycle Head cleaning is performed auto...

Page 53: ...eck sheet so that you can tell at a glance when maintenance was last performed Print the check sheet to help schedule maintenance U Regular Part Cleaning Check Sheet on page 63 U Regular Replacement Check Sheet on page 65 Regular Part Cleaning Preparation and Notes What You ll Need Ready the followingitemsbefore beginning regularpart cleaning Protective eyeware available in the market Protects you...

Page 54: ...ing Ink Cleaner To clean ink stains that can not be removed with cleaningstickalone apply inkcleanerto a cleaningstick and clean the product as described below Caution Store ink cleaner in a location out of reach of children Wear protective eyewear and gloves when handling Ink Cleaner Should Ink Cleaner contact your skin or enter your eyes or mouth immediately take the following actions Iffluidadh...

Page 55: ...missing even after head cleaning has been performed Clean the parts in the following order 1 Print head 2 Wiper 3 Caps Moving the Print Head Thissectiondescribeshowto position theprintheadfor part cleaning cImportant Be sure to follow the steps below when positioning the print head Moving the print head manually could cause malfunction Buttons that are used in the following settings A Confirm that...

Page 56: ...eanerappliedtoacleanroomswab availablein the market cImportant Be sure not to touch the nozzle surface during cleaning Failure to observe this precaution could damage the print head The parts shown below are sensors Be careful not to touch this area with your hands or clean room swabs Failure to observe this precaution could affect print quality Cleaning Wiper and Caps A Clean the front and back o...

Page 57: ...the wiper Holding the wiper by the attachment point tilt it to the left and lift it out C Clean the front and back of the wiper with a cleaning stick D Clean the bottom of the wiper with a cleaning stick E Clean the attachment points with a cleaning stick SC S30600 Series User s Guide Maintenance 57 ...

Page 58: ...n or enter your eyes or mouth immediately take the following actions Iffluidadherestoyourskin immediatelywash 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 withwater Failure to observe this precaution could result in bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation If fluid is swallowed consult a physicia...

Page 59: ... replaced will result in the printer being unable to accurately track the waste ink level Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle A Remove the waste ink bottle from the waste ink bottle holder B 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 cImportant Besuretoconfirmthatthewasteinktube is i...

Page 60: ... stained with ink Buttons that are used in the following settings A Confirm that the printer is on and press The Maintenance menu will be displayed B Use the d u buttons to select Head Maintenance and press the Z button C PresstheZbuttontomovetheprintheadtothe cleaning position D Open the right maintenance cover E Remove the wiper cleaner Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer F I...

Page 61: ... Pad Replace the flushing pad as directed below Once every six months When ink stains appear on the media When dust or lint from the media appears on the front of the flushing pad Buttons that are used in the following settings A Confirm that the printer is on and press The Maintenance menu will be displayed B Use the d u buttons to select Head Maintenance and press the Z button C PresstheZbuttont...

Page 62: ...ray Ink may leak from the pad F Insert a new flushing pad Insert the two hooks on the flushing pad into the slots as shown and press the tab down until the pad clicks into place G Close the maintenance cover and press the Z button H Themenuswillclosewhen theprintheadreturns to its normal position SC S30600 Series User s Guide Maintenance 62 ...

Page 63: ...that cleaning be performed once a week Cleaning should also be performed if colors in the printout are faint or missing even after head cleaning has been performed Complete the task within 10 minutes to prevent the print head drying out Be sure to use a narrow cleaning stick to clean between the nozzles the four areas shown in Figure B Touching the nozzle surface with the cleaningstickcoulddamaget...

Page 64: ...Remove and shake ink cartridge Ink cartridges inserted in the printer should be removed and shaken thoroughly about once every three weeks SC S30600 Series User s Guide Maintenance 64 ...

Page 65: ... months Replace when ink stains appear on the media or when dust or lint from the media appear on the front of the flushing pad B Wiper We recommend that this component be replaced once every six months Replace when the front of the wiper cleaner the absorbent parts start to get stained with ink Replacethewiperwhenreplacingthe wiper cleaner C Wiper cleaner SC S30600 Series User s Guide Maintenance...

Page 66: ...counter Note Order consumable maintenance kits T7241 once the contents of the supplied maintenance kit are exhausted Note Use consumable ink cleaner T6993 for stains that can not otherwise be removed Note Leave the waste ink in the waste ink bottle for disposal do not transfer it to another container Replace waste ink bottles with consumable waste ink bottles T7240 SC S30600 Series User s Guide Ma...

Page 67: ...or reliability of non genuine ink The use of non genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson s warranties and under certain circumstances may cause erratic printer behavior Information about non genuine ink levels may not bedisplayed anduseofnon genuineinkisrecorded for possible use in service support A Make sure the printer is on B Lift the lock lever for the cartridge you intend to...

Page 68: ...nt Print head The time until the print head needs to be replaced with the conditions of use When replacing the print head you will also need to replace the dumper kit and carriage encoder ThemessagePrintheadisnearingendofservicelife is displayed in the control panel as the time for replacement draws near The printer can still be used while this message is displayed Printheadlifevarieswithoperating...

Page 69: ...Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The menus are used as shown below SC S30600 Series User s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu 69 ...

Page 70: ...options available for RIP settings and media setting banks 1 to 30 are listed below RIP Settings Platen Gap 1 5 2 0 2 5 Head Alignment Input thickness Auto Uni D Auto Bi D Manual Uni D Manual Bi D Roll Type Printable Side Out Printable Side In Tension Measurement Periodically Every Page Off Media Tension 0 to 40 1 to 30 media setting bank Setting Name Up to 22 half size characters Feed Adjustment ...

Page 71: ...ight 3 to 25 mm 0 12 to 1 00inch Side Margin Left 3 to 25 mm 0 12 to 1 00inch Print Start Position 0 to 800 mm 0 00 to 32 00 inch Media Size Check On Off Media End Check On Off Media Skew Check On Off Auto Nozzle Check Nozzle Check Cycle Off 1 to 10 pages Options When Clogged Continue Printing Stop Printing Print Nozzle Pattern Off 1 to 10 pages Periodical Cleaning Off 1 to 24 hours Cleaning Cycle...

Page 72: ...s Menu on page 82 Print Job Log Sheet Print Show Total Prints XXXXXXm2 XXXXXX ft2 Printer Status U The Printer Status Menu on page 82 Print Status Sheet Print myEpsonPrinter Status Not Started Disabled Enabled Last_Uploaded Not Uploaded MM DD YY HH MM GMT Firmware Version XXXXXXX X_XX XXXX Network Setup U The Network Setup Menu on page 82 IP Address Setting Auto Panel IP 000 000 000 000 255 255 25...

Page 73: ...anese 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 84 Yes No SC S30600 Series User s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu 73 ...

Page 74: ...4and50ft Youcansetin 0 5m 1ft 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 RIP Settings Choose the media settings used for printing If RIP Settings is s...

Page 75: ... Out or Printable Side In according to how the media is rolled Printable Side In Tension Measurement Periodically Choose Periodically or Every page to have the printer automatically monitor and adjust media tension during printing for optimal results Off to disable automatic tension adjustment Periodically is recommended in most circumstances The printer may however be unable to adjust tensionappr...

Page 76: ...of1 5isrecommendedinmostsituations Choose2 0if 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 Auto Uni D Select Head Alignment to align print head when print results seem grainy or out of focus...

Page 77: ...ith the heaters when the Heat Off Timer expires The additional print drying system will turn back on when the heaters resume operation Heat Off Timer U Printer Setup Menu on page 78 This item is displayed only when the optional additional print drying system is installed Off Media Suction 0 to 10 Suction is required to maintain the correct distance between the media and the print head the amount n...

Page 78: ...se a slower feed speed if thin media is creased or torn or sticks together during printing The lower the value the slower the speed Print Media List Parameter Explanation Print Print the contents of media setting banks 1 to 30 Printer Setup Menu indicates default settings Item Parameter Explanation Side Margin Right 3 to 25 mm 0 12 to 1 00inch Choose the width of the right margin when media is loa...

Page 79: ...d to operate with this setting set to On Off Media Skew Check On When skewed media is detected the printer will either stop printing and display an error On or continue printing Off On is recommended in most circumstances as skewed media may cause the printer to jam Off Auto Nozzle Check Nozzle Check Cycle Off Choose the frequency with which the printer performs an Auto Nozzle Check never Off oron...

Page 80: ...xed intervalafter printingtokeep the nozzle from clogging 1 to 24 hours Cleaning Cycle Off Choose the frequencywithwhichtheperformsautohead cleaning never Off or once every 1 to 10 pages Head cleaning will not be performed while Off is selected Select 1 to 10 to perform head cleaning before the specified number of pages is printed 1 to 10 pages Heat Off Timer 15 to 240 minutes You can turn off the...

Page 81: ...mable cleaning cartridge Towashallnozzles selectAllNozzles Individualnozzlearrayscanalsobe selected for cleaning The required number of cleaning cartridges is given below All Nozzles 4 Selected array only 2 U Options and Consumable Products on page 93 Y1 BK1 BK2 Y2 M2 C2 All Nozzles Head Maintenance Head Movement Position the print head for maintenance Perform such maintenance as cleaning the wipe...

Page 82: ...sabled Enabled You can see if myEpsonPrinter is enabled or disabled If it is enabled the last uploaded time is displayed This function is not supported in some areas and some countries Last_Uploaded Not Uploaded MM DD YY HH MM GMT Firmware Version XXXXXXX X_XX XXXX View the printer Firmware Version The Network Setup Menu indicates default settings Item Parameter Explanation IP Address Setting Auto...

Page 83: ... the language used in the control panel display English French Italian German Portuguese Spanish Dutch Russian Korean Chinese Unit Length m Choose the units of lengthh used in the control panel display 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 ...

Page 84: ...ings Menu Parameter Explanation Yes Select Yes to reset all settings in the Preference menu except Date And Time Language Unit Length and Unit Temperature No SC S30600 Series User s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu 84 ...

Page 85: ...stalling the cleaning cartridge Ink Low The ink is low Ready a new ink cartridge U Options and Consumable Products on page 93 Warming Up ZForce to start printing One or more heaters is still being warmed to the specified temperature To start printing without waiting for the heater to warm up press the Z button Command Error Check print settings on RIP Press W and select Job Cancel Check that the i...

Page 86: ... If the message was displayed during auto head alignment auto feed adjustment or auto nozzle check check the following Is the current media not supported The above options do not produce the desired results with transparent or colored media or tracing paper Are outside light sources interfering with the process If the printer is exposed to direct sunlight or interference from other ambient light s...

Page 87: ...he 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 your dealer or EpsonSupport for assistance Tell them the call for service code is XXXX Call for Service Request Error Codes The portions indicated by asterisks vary depending on the type of error Carriage error 11 Media feed error 12 15A 161 Circ...

Page 88: ...cable and check if you can print normally o When using a USB hub is it being used correctly IntheUSBspecification daisy chainsofuptofiveUSB hubs are possible However we recommend that you connecttheprintertothefirsthubconnecteddirectly 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 compu...

Page 89: ...t Large discrepancies in the feed amount cause banding horizontalbanding lines orstripsofuneven color Perform Feed Adjustment according to the media used U Feed Adjustment on page 42 o AreyouusingagenuineEpsoninkcartridge This printer is developed for use with Epson ink cartridges If you use non Epson ink cartridges printouts may be faint or the color of the printed image may be changed because th...

Page 90: ... Size Check in the setup menu Choose On for Media Size Check in the setup menu U Printer Setup Menu on page 78 Vertical ruled lines are misaligned o Istheprintheadmisaligned inbidirectional printing Withbidirectionalprinting theprintheadprintswhile moving left and right If the print head is misaligned ruled lines may be misaligned accordingly If vertical ruled lines are misaligned with bidirection...

Page 91: ...thick or too thin Checkthemediaspecificationstodeterminewhether itcanbeusedintheprinter Ifyouareusingasoftware RIP contact the manufacturer for information on the settings and media that can be used o Is Media Suction set too high Reduce Media Suction U Media Suction on page 44 Printing does not stop when the roll ends o Is Off selected for Tension Measurement Periodicallyisrecommendedinmostcircum...

Page 92: ...pre platen and after heaters will turn off if no printjobisreceivedforsometimeandnoerroroccurs Thetimebeforetheheatersturnoffautomaticallycan be selected using the Heat Off Timer option in the setup menu U Printer Setup Menu on page 78 The heaters will be reactivated when a print job is received the media loading lever is used or another operation involving printer hardware is performed The contro...

Page 93: ...w to replace on page 67 Black T6871 T6881 Cyan T6872 T6882 Magenta T6873 T6883 Yellow T6874 T6884 Color SC S30670 SC S30680 Black T6891 T6901 Cyan T6892 T6902 Magenta T6893 T6903 Yellow T6894 T6904 Cleaning cartridge T6990 Use to wash the print head Maintenance Kit T7241 Containsthecleaningsticks gloves wipers wipercleaner and flushing pads required for printer maintenance U Regular Maintenance on...

Page 94: ... mm Roll weight Up to 80 kg Moving and Transporting the Printer This section describes how to 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 or to another building U Transport on page 95 Caution Do not ...

Page 95: ...ve Setup Aftermovingtheprinter followthestepsbelowtoready it for use A Check that the new location is appropriate U Setup Guide B Plug in the power cables and turn the printer on U Setup Guide C Perform a nozzle check to check for clogged nozzles U Checking for clogged nozzles on page 51 D Perform Head Alignment and check print quality U Head Alignment on page 43 Transport Before transporting the ...

Page 96: ... 59 to 95 F 20 to 32 C 68 to 90 F recommended Storage 20 to 40 C 4 to 104oF within a month at 40 C 104oF Printer Specifications Humidity Operating 20to80 40to60 recommended without condensation Storage 5 to 85 without condensation Dimension Storage minimum dimensions 2620 W 963 D 1311 H mm Maximum dimensions 2620 W 1259 D 1650 H mm Weight 2 Approx 219 kg without ink cartridges 1 Use a shielded twi...

Page 97: ...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 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 SC S30600 Series User s Guide Appendix 97 ...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at http www 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 Taiwan Contacts for information support and services are World Wide Web http www epson com tw Information on product specificat...

Page 100: ...ralia World Wide Web pages Worth taking your modem here for the occasional surf The site provides a download area for drivers Epson contact points new product information and technical support e mail Epson Helpdesk Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing configuring and operating your Epson prod...

Page 101: ...in Indonesia Contacts for information support and services are World Wide Web http www epson co id Information on product specifications drivers for download Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Sales Enquiries questions through e mail Epson Hotline Sales enquiries and product information Technical support Phone 62 21 572 4350 Fax 62 21 572 4357 Epson Service Center Jakarta Mangga Dua Mall 3rd floor No ...

Page 102: ... drivers for download Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Sales Enquiries questions through e mail Epson Trading M Sdn Bhd Head Office Phone 603 56288288 Fax 603 56288388 399 Epson Helpdesk Sales enquiries and product information Infoline Phone 603 56288222 Enquiries on repair services warranty product usage and technical support Techline Phone 603 56288333 Help for Users in India Contacts for informat...

Page 103: ... 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 E mail epchelpdesk epc epson com ph World Wide Web http www epson com ph Information on product specifications drivers for download Frequently Asked Questions FAQ and E mail Enquiries are available Toll Free No 1800 1069 EPSON 37766 ...

Page 104: ...nal 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 ...

Page 105: ...he following 2 1 Unmodified Code You may use reproduce display perform internally distribute within Your organization and Externally Deploy verbatim unmodified copies of the Original Code for commercial or non commercial purposes provided that in each instance a You must retain and reproduce in all copies of Original Code the copyright and other proprietary notices and disclaimers of Apple as they...

Page 106: ...difications 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 termsofthisLicenseanddistributetheLargerWorkasasingleproduct Ineachsuchinstance Youmustmakesurethe requirements of this License are fulfilled for the Covered Code or any portion thereof 5 Limitations ...

Page 107: ...UCTSLIABILITYOROTHERWISE EVENIFAPPLE OR SUCH CONTRIBUTOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY REMEDY SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THISLIMITATIONMAYNOTAPPLYTOYOU InnoeventshallApple stotalliabilitytoYouforalldamages other than as may be required by appl...

Page 108: ...logyorproductsthatperformthesameorsimilarfunctionsas 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 t...

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