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Problem Solver

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Chapter 5

Problem Solver

When a Message Is Displayed

If one of the following messages is displayed, read and follow the instructions below.

Messages

What to do

Prepare empty waste ink bottle.

The waste ink bottle is getting full. Ready a new waste ink bottle. See

“Options and

Consumable Products” on page 162.

Chip Unit Error
Chip unit not recognized.
Reattach or replace.

Remove and reinsert the chip unit. If the same error still occurs, replace with a new chip
unit. See

“Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills” on page 104.

Condensation may have formed inside the tank. Keep at room temperature for at least
four hours. See

“Notes on Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks” on page 26.

Chip Unit Error
Chip unit cannot be recognized.
Refill after matching ink pack with
label?

Use only the chip units from specified Epson ink packs.

You cannot use unspecified Epson ink packs.

See “Options and Consumable Products” on page 162.

Chip unit expended.

The chip unit is nearing the end of its service life. Obtain an ink pack of the appropriate
color as soon as possible.

See

“Options and Consumable Products” on page 162 and “Notes on Handling Ink Packs

and Ink Tanks” on page 26.

Command Error
Check print settings on RIP.

Press

and select

Job Cancel

. Check that the installed software RIP is compatible with

the printer.

F/W Install Error
Firmware update failed.
Restart the printer.

Turn the printer off, wait for a few minutes, and then turn on the printer again.

Use EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 to update the firmware again.

If this message appears on the LCD panel again, contact your dealer or Epson Support.

Take-up Error
Flip Auto switch to off and
reattach media to roll core. Refer
to manual for details.

Media is not correctly attached to the auto take-up reel unit.

Flip the Auto switch on the auto take-up reel unit to Off, then flip it back and reattach the
media to the auto take-up reel unit.

See

“Media Loading and Take-Up” on page 48.

Media Size Error
Load correct size media.

The media currently loaded is not the correct width. Raise the media loading lever and
remove the media.

The narrowest width supported by the printer is 300 mm (11.8 inches). Be sure the media
is at least 300 mm (11.8 inches) wide.

If this message is displayed even though the media is the correct width, the printer may
print if

Off

is selected for

Media Size Check

See

“The Printer Setup Menu” on page 124.

Summary of Contents for SureColor F7170

Page 1: ...Epson SureColor F7170 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...t or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be...

Page 3: ...tivity 21 Superior Ease of Use 21 Notes on Usage and Storage 23 Installation Space 23 Notes When Using the Printer 23 Notes When Not Using the Printer 24 Notes on Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks 26 Handling Media 26 Using the Supplied Software 27 Contents of the Software CD 27 Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 28 Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 28 Uninstalling Software 29 Chapter 2 Basic Operati...

Page 4: ...ce Around the Print Head 88 Cleaning Preparation and Notes 88 Part Cleaning 89 Cleaning the Wiper Rail 95 Disposing of Waste Ink 97 Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner 101 Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills 104 Time Period for Chip Unit Replacements and Ink Refills 104 Procedure for Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills 105 Disposal of Used Consumables 112 Parts That Are Periodically Replaced...

Page 5: ...Options and Consumable Products 162 Supported Media 163 Moving and Transporting the Printer 164 Moving the Printer 164 Removing and Attaching the Media Guide Bar 165 Removing the Media Guide Bar 165 Attaching the Media Guide Bar 170 Transport 174 System Requirements 174 Specifications Table 175 Standards and Approvals 177 FCC Compliance Statement 178 Appendix A Where To Get Help Contacting Epson S...

Page 6: ...duct near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged When setting up this product This product s power cord is for use with this product only Use with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as copiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Avoid electrical outle...

Page 7: ... liquid has entered the product the product has been dropped or the cabinet damaged the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Do not move the print head by hand otherwise you may damage this product Always turn the product off using the P power button on the control panel When this button is pressed the P power light flashes briefly then goes off Do not unp...

Page 8: ...forced to vomit fluid may get caught in the trachea which can be dangerous The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Warnings Cautions Important and Notes wWarning Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury cCaution Cautions must be followed to avoid bodily injury Important Important mu...

Page 9: ...rmally closed when the printer is in use See Cleaning Around the Print Head on page 91 2 After heater The after heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing See Heating Drying on page 68 3 Media guide bar The media guide bar maintains tension to prevent the media from sagging as it is taken up 4 Handle After placing media on the left roll holder rotate the handle to press the holder and ap...

Page 10: ...in use If the stand fixing screw is lowered too much the caster rises off the floor Do not use the printer if a caster is off the floor 12 Airflow vents These vents release air from inside the printer Do not obstruct the airflow vents 13 Waste ink bottle tank holder Place the waste ink bottle in this holder 14 Stand fixing screw In addition to locking the casters the stand fixing screws also keep ...

Page 11: ...y closed when using the printer See Maintenance Around the Print Head on page 88 26 Media loading lever After loading media lower the media loading lever to keep the media in place Raise the lever to release the media prior to removal 27 Alert lamp This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs On flashing An error has occurred the type of error is indicated by how the lamp lights or flashes Che...

Page 12: ...ip unit included with the ink pack before refilling the ink See Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills on page 104 2 Ink inlet cover Open this cover to refill the ink tank with ink 3 Chip unit A unit that includes an IC chip This is included with the ink pack ...

Page 13: ...d twisted pair cable category 5 or higher 2 Data lamp orange Indicates the network connection status and whether the printer is receiving data On Connected Flashing Receiving data 3 Status lamp green red The color indicates network connection speed Red 100Base TX Green 1000Base T ...

Page 14: ... edge of the media from touching the print head Position the plates at either side of the media before printing See Loading Media on page 31 3 Cutter groove Pass the blade of a cutter not included down this groove to cut media 4 Pressure rollers These rollers press down on the media during printing See Cleaning the Platen Pressure Rollers and Media Holding Plates on page 82 5 Platen The platen suc...

Page 15: ...2 Roll holder Place media on these holders There are two holders one on the left and one on the right 3 Roll holder fixing screw These screws fix the roll holders in place once the media has been installed There are two screws one on the left and one on the right 4 Roll holder lever If the media to be mounted on the roll holders seems heavy use these levers to raise the media effortlessly to the l...

Page 16: ...ressure to the roll core 1 P button power button Turns the power on and off 2 P light power light The printer s operational status is indicated by a lit or flashing light On The power is on Flashing The printer is receiving data or performing head cleaning or other operations during shut down Off The power is off ...

Page 17: ...he d button pressed to feed the media up to 103 cm 40 6 inches Keep the u button pressed to rewind the media up to 25 cm 9 8 inches Note that when the u button is used to rewind the media will stop when its edge reaches the starting print position Rewind can be resumed by releasing the button and then pressing it again When the menus are displayed these buttons can be used to select menu items and...

Page 18: ... state you can feed the media to the cut position by pressing this button and then Z See Cutting Media on page 46 When printing is in progress you can use this button to adjust media feed See Feed Adjustment on page 76 1 Messages Displays the printer s status operation and error messages See When a Message Is Displayed on page 130 2 Heater temperature This display shows the temperature settings fo...

Page 19: ...play changes as shown below when an error is detected in the installed chip unit Normal Warning or error 1 Status indicators The chip unit status is indicated as follows No error Ready to print An error occurred Check the message on the screen and clear the error The chip unit could not be recognized or it is not compatible with the printer Or the slider is not locked Check the on screen message T...

Page 20: ...n the waste ink bottle is nearly full or an error occurs Normal Warning or error 1 Status indicators The status of the waste ink bottle is shown as follows No error The indicator changes to show the amount of space available The waste ink bottle is almost full Ready a new waste ink bottle The waste ink bottle is full Replace with a new waste ink bottle 1 ...

Page 21: ...es This is useful for large print jobs or continuous overnight printing and supports the high precision take up necessary for continuous type sublimation transfer printers High Capacity Ink Tanks Included The printer includes high capacity ink tanks for high productivity We also offer 1000 ml high capacity ink packs for refill This eliminates the need for frequent ink replacement Superior Ease of ...

Page 22: ...rror Alerts When an error occurs an alarm will sound and the alert lamp will light The large alert lamp is highly visible even at a distance An alarm sounds simultaneously to prevent time wasted while stoppages due to errors go unnoticed High Speed USB Gigabit Ethernet The printer comes equipped with high speed USB and 100 Base TX 1000 Base T network interfaces ...

Page 23: ...e desired results may not be achieved if the temperature and humidity are within the limits for the printer but not within those for the media Be sure the operating conditions suit the media For more information see the documentation supplied with the media Also when operating in dry areas air conditioned environment or under direct sunlight maintain the appropriate humidity Avoid using the printe...

Page 24: ... automatically cleaned at a fixed interval after printing to keep the nozzles from clogging Be sure that the waste ink bottle is installed whenever the printer is on As well as being expended during printing ink is used during head cleaning and other maintenance required to keep the print head in working order Notes When Not Using the Printer If you are not using it note the following points when ...

Page 25: ...r curled causing jams or resulting in the media coming into contact with the print head Remove the media before storing the printer Store the printer after confirming that the print head has been capped the print head is positioned at the far right If the print head is left uncapped for a long time the print quality may decline Close all covers before placing the printer in storage If you are not ...

Page 26: ...e keep at room temperature for at least 4 hours before using Be sure not to leave any ink in the ink pack when you refill an ink tank Refill the ink tank as soon as possible after opening the ink pack Do not place any objects on the ink tank or subject the tank to strong impacts Otherwise the tank could be detached Handling Media Note the following when handling or storing media Media that is in p...

Page 27: ...e ink Make sure printouts are completely dry before folding or stacking as otherwise discoloration or other marks may appear where the prints touch These marks will disappear if the prints are immediately separated and dried but will become permanent if the surfaces are not separated Avoid direct sunlight To prevent discoloration display and store prints as instructed in the documentation supplied...

Page 28: ...ilities Install the Epson communications driver EPSON SC F7100 Series Comm Driver The Epson communications driver is required if the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is to be used to copy media settings It is not a printer driver In addition the software RIP may not display printer status if the Epson communications driver is not installed when the printer is connected to a computer via USB See the softwa...

Page 29: ...l the EPSON communications driver select EPSON SC F7000 Series Comm Driver Printer Uninstall To uninstall EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 select EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 4 Select the target printer icon and then click OK 5 Follow the on screen instructions to continue When the delete confirmation message appears click Yes If you are reinstalling the Epson communications driver restart the computer Import...

Page 30: ...g the front cover Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury Secure the media in place by the following procedure Injury may occur if the media falls Do not rub your hands along the edges of the media The edges are sharp and can cause injury Note For information on the media that can be used in the printer see Supported Media on page 163 ...

Page 31: ...ams or resulting in the media coming into contact with the print head If the following points are not observed when handling media small amounts of dust and lint may stick to the media surface and cause in ink drops in the prints 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 pres...

Page 32: ...olders so that the gap between the two is wider than the media Center the roll supports between the roll holders cCaution The after heater may be hot observe all necessary precautions Failure to observe the necessary precautions could result in burns Because the media is heavy it should not be carried by one person When loading or removing the media use at least two persons ...

Page 33: ...t is rolled see below and position it as indicated by the mark on the label Printable side out Printable side in Important If the right holder handle shaft is not visible rotate the handle forward until it stops The media can not be properly loaded if the handle shaft is not visible ...

Page 34: ...ss than 140 mm 5 5 inches lift it up by your hands and place it on the roll holder The roll core will not reach the holder when raised using the roll holder lever 6 Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place Note Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the Customize Settings menu matches how the media is rolled Roll Type defaults to Printable Side Out Be sure to select Prin...

Page 35: ...ift it up by your hands and place it on the roll holder as described in step 5 8 To ensure that the roll holder is inserted into the roll core sufficiently push the center section on the side of the roll holder toward the roll end Important If the roll holder is not inserted far enough into the roll core media will not be fed correctly because of slippage between the roll holder and roll core This...

Page 36: ...is loose the roll holder may move during printing This could cause stripes and unevenness in the prints Important Once part A is hidden do not turn the handle any further Failure to observe this precaution could damage the roll holder If part A is still visible even after the handle has been turned fully rewind the handle Loosen the roll holder fixing screw on the right side and then restart from ...

Page 37: ...ations 37 11 Confirm that the right and left edges of the attached roll are aligned and realign them if necessary 12 Raise the media loading lever 13 Pull out the edge of the media and insert it into the printer ...

Page 38: ...n the label on the loading guide Note Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left roll holder Printable side out Printable side in Important Perform steps 14 to 4 in reverse order and repeat the loading process if the left edge of the media is not within the guides Do not attempt to reposition the roll holders while they are inserted in the media...

Page 39: ...dia and raise the media loading lever 17 Pull the media straight forward to the leading edge of the after heater 18 Close the front cover 19 Rewind the leading edge of the media to the front cover For media with the printable side out press the u button For media with the printable side in press the d button ...

Page 40: ...straight and taut 20 Open the front cover 21 Lower the media loading lever to hold the media in place 22 Attach the media holding plates Note We recommend using the r button on the control panel to set Media Suction to 2 which helps to ensure that the media is rewound straight ...

Page 41: ...es of the media are in the centers of the round holes Important Always position the plates so that the edges of the media are at the centers of the round holes Incorrect positioning causes banding horizontal banding lines or strips of uneven color during printing ...

Page 42: ...4 Close the front cover Important Do not use the media holding plates with media that is more than 0 4 mm 0 02 inch thick The media holding plates could touch and damage the print head Move the media holding plates to the left and right edges of the platen when they are not in use Do not use the media holding plates if the sides of the printed media are smudged or torn ...

Page 43: ...ves a rough idea of the amount of media available before printing making it easier to know when media requires replacement In addition a warning will be displayed when the amount of media remaining reaches a specified level Selected Media Displays the parameters on which media settings are based as shown below RIP Settings Media settings are based on those in the RIP XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Media setti...

Page 44: ...r confirming that the settings are correct use the d u buttons to select Keep Settings Above and press the Z button 6 The roll type selection screen appears Use the d u buttons to select the roll type that matches the loaded roll and press the Z button 7 If On is selected for Remaining Setup you will be prompted to enter the length of the current media Use the d u buttons to choose a length betwee...

Page 45: ...is loaded You can print the amount of media remaining on the leading edge of the roll before it is removed from the printer and then enter this number the next time the media is loaded for accurate information on the amount remaining The following section describes how to print the amount of media remaining 1 Confirm that the printer is ready to print 2 Press the M button select Media Remaining in...

Page 46: ... media 1 Confirm that the printer is ready to print 2 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 cCaution The after heater may be hot observe all necessary precautions Failure to observe the necessary precautions could result in burns When cutting media be careful not to cut your fingers or hands with the cutt...

Page 47: ...t of media remaining press the u button to rewind the media so that this information will remain on the roll after the media is cut 3 Remove the media holding plates 4 Cut the media with the cutter Pass the blade of the cutter down the cutting groove ...

Page 48: ... of the following directions Take up with the printed side out places the printed surface on the outside of the roll Take up with the printed side in places the printed surface on the inside of the roll Important To continue printing after cutting do not rewind the media past the cutter groove on the pressure roller side If the leading edge of the media is curled stop rewinding before the media re...

Page 49: ...llowing procedure to correctly secure the roll core for the auto take up reel unit into place Injury may occur if the take up roll falls Important We recommend using a take up roll core with the same width as the media If a take up roll core of a different width is used the take up roll core may bend and the media will be taken up incorrectly Do not use a roll core with a deformed interior If the ...

Page 50: ...ore holders so that the gap between the two is wider than the media Center the roll supports between the roll holders Important Always press the d button to feed the media as far as the roll core holder If the media is pulled by hand the media may twist during take up Important If the left roll core handle shaft is not visible rotate the handle until it stops The media can not be properly loaded i...

Page 51: ... inserted into the roll core and the roll core and edges of the media are not misaligned 7 To ensure that the roll core holder is inserted sufficiently push the center section on the side of the roll core holder towards the roll end Important If the edges of the media are misaligned the media cannot be taken up correctly To correct misalignment loosen the right roll core holder locking screw and t...

Page 52: ...edges of the media are not misaligned 8 Tighten the roll core holder locking screw to fix the roll core holder in place Important Stop when part A is no longer visible The take up reel unit may not function as expected if the holder is inserted too far ...

Page 53: ...inted Side Facing In on page 58 Take Up With the Printed Side Facing Out 1 Pass the media under the media guide bar and then attach the media to the take up roll core Important 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 is not hidden even after turning the handle until it can no longer be turned the roll c...

Page 54: ...ching on the left and right tape while pulling the media sideways 2 Press the d button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single wrap around the roll core Important If the media is lifted up between the attached pieces of tape the media will not be taken up correctly We recommend either adding tape and attaching it uniformly or fixing creases at the leading edge of the media ...

Page 55: ...Basic Operations 55 3 Flip the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core 4 Confirm that the media is not loose ...

Page 56: ...ia Important As shown in the identified sections in the illustration below if the tension of the left and right edges of the media are different the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly If there is slack on one side flip the Manual switch to to rewind the media remove the tape and then restart from Step 1 ...

Page 57: ...on the roll core are not misaligned 6 Flip the Auto switch to Important If the edges of media taken up on the roll core are misaligned the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly When misaligned rewind the media remove the tape and then restart from Step 1 ...

Page 58: ...enter tape while pulling the center of the media straight When attaching on the left and right tape while pulling the media sideways 2 Press the d button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single wrap around the roll core Important If the media is lifted up between the attached pieces of tape the media will not be taken up correctly We recommend either adding tape and attaching it uni...

Page 59: ...Basic Operations 59 3 Flip the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core 4 Confirm that the media is not loose ...

Page 60: ...ia Important As shown in the identified sections in the illustration below if the tensions of the left and right edges of the media are different the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly If there is slack on one side flip the Manual switch to to rewind the media remove the tape and then restart from Step 1 ...

Page 61: ...on the roll core are not misaligned 6 Flip the Auto switch to Important If the edges of media taken up on the roll core are misaligned the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly When misaligned rewind the media remove the tape and then restart from Step 1 ...

Page 62: ... reel See Cutting Media on page 46 3 Rotate the handle of the left roll core holder cCaution Because the media is heavy it should not be carried by one person When loading or removing the media use at least two persons Perform the following procedure to properly remove the take up roll Injury may occur if the take up roll falls ...

Page 63: ...osen the left roll core holder locking screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll 6 Lower the roll onto the roll support 7 To prevent the media from sliding off the roll support the roll at its right end 8 Loosen the right roll core holder locking screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll ...

Page 64: ...or Clogged Nozzles on page 84 See Head Cleaning on page 86 Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media Print Media Settings A variety of media settings can be optimized for the current media and stored in the printer Once frequently used settings have been stored in a media setting bank they can be recalled to instantly optimize multiple parameters The printer offers a total of 30 media setting ...

Page 65: ...tore the following Setting Name Feed Adjustment Platen Gap Head Alignment Heating Drying Media Suction Head Movement Multi Strike Printing Roll Type Tension Measurement Feeding Tension Take up Tension Feed Speed For more information on these items see The Media Setup Menu on page 119 ...

Page 66: ...to select a media setting bank number between 1 and 30 and then press the Z button Note that any settings already saved to the printer will be overwritten Setting Name Name the media setting bank Using distinctive names makes it easier to select banks for use 1 Select Setting Name and press the Z button 2 Use the d u buttons to display letters and symbols When the desired character is displayed pr...

Page 67: ...d press the Z button 2 Use the d u buttons to select the desired setting and press the Z button 3 Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu Head Alignment manual Select Head Alignment to correct print head misalignment when prints seem grainy or out of focus You need to check the pattern and enter the optimum adjustment value for alignment For more information on manual head alig...

Page 68: ...ature too high can cause the media to shrink wrinkle or deteriorate 1 Select Heater Temperature and press the Z button 2 Use the d u buttons to set the after heater temperature 1 Use the d u buttons to select Drying Time Per Pass and press the Z button 2 Use the d u buttons to set the drying time When you want to maintain a constant drying time even when the print width changes set the following v...

Page 69: ... Z button 2 Use the d u buttons to choose a value 3 Select the desired option and press the Z button 4 Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu Head Movement Choose the range in which the print head moves during printing 1 Use the d u buttons to select Head Movement and press the Z button 2 Use the d u buttons to select the desired setting and press the Z button For faster print...

Page 70: ...inting problems occur 1 Use the d u buttons to select Tension Measurement and press the Z button 2 Use the d u buttons to select the desired setting and press the Z button 3 Select the desired option and press the Z button Feeding Tension Feeding Tension has 2 settings Auto and Manual The default setting of Auto is recommended in most situations If creases appear during printing or black bands dar...

Page 71: ...eed to perform it again after adjusting Take up Tension See Feed Adjustment manual on page 67 1 Use the d u buttons to select Take up Tension and press the Z button 2 Use the d u buttons to select the item you want to change Selecting Auto Selecting Manual 1 Select Auto and press the Z button 2 Confirm that the checkbox has been selected and press the Z button 3 Press the y button to return to the...

Page 72: ...esired option and press the Z button 4 Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu Exiting the Menus Press W to exit the menus Changing Heater Settings Adjust the temperature of the after heater during printing The default Heater Temperature is 55 C 131 F Heater status can be viewed on the control panel See Understanding the Display on page 18 3 After finishing the configuration pr...

Page 73: ... or left to right As a result prints may appear grainy or out of focus When this happens perform Head Alignment to correct the print misalignment The thickness of the media determines the distance between the media and the print head Head Alignment values can be stored separately for each type of media Stored values can be recalled instantly the next time the media is used Note Temperature setting...

Page 74: ...al print job Pull the media to the prescribed position before performing Head Alignment Correct adjustment may not be possible if the media is not pulled sufficiently because the condition of the leading edge of the media may worsen due to waves or other issues See Loading and Exchanging Media on page 30 1 Confirm that the media has been pulled to the prescribed position Correct adjustment may not...

Page 75: ...where the pattern is clearly visible Cut the media if necessary See Cutting Media on page 46 9 Check the pattern and select the pattern number that has the least gaps In the following example this would be pattern number 2 10 When C1 is displayed in the control panel use the l r buttons to select the number recorded in step 9 and press the Z button 11 Select the numbers for all colors and press th...

Page 76: ...el Unit for printing the Auto Take up Reel Unit should also be used for feed adjustment We recommend performing adjustment again in the following cases even if the media has been adjusted When the media type is the same but the width is different When the Feeding Tension and Take up Tension have been changed When Media Suction has been changed Pull the media to the prescribed position before perfo...

Page 77: ...ect Customize Settings and press the Z button 5 Use the d u buttons to select a media setting bank number between 1 and 30 and then press the Z button Note that any settings already saved in the printer will be overwritten 6 Use the d u buttons to select Feed Adjustment and press the Z button 7 Select Manual and press the Z button 8 Use the d u buttons to select a test pattern and press the Z butt...

Page 78: ...easured at 1 and 2 11 Pattern length is displayed on the control panel Select the values measured in Step 10 Use the l r buttons to select the number of 1 and press the Z button Use the l r buttons to select the number of 2 and press the Z button 12 If configuration is finished the printer returns to a ready state ...

Page 79: ... value If the feed amount is too small black bands dark stripes will appear adjust the feed amount upwards If in contrast the feed amount is too large white bands pale stripes will appear adjust the feed amount downwards 3 If you are not satisfied with the results use the d u buttons to enter an adjustment value The Feed Adjustment value of the currently selected media setting is overwritten 4 Pre...

Page 80: ...Check Right edge reference position 1 2 left edge of media On selected for Media Size Check The left edge of the media Off selected for Media Size Check 1626 mm 64 inches to the left from the right edge reference position On selected for Media Size Check Off selected for Media Size Check 1 The guide for the right edge reference position is the after heater or the longest mark of the label on the e...

Page 81: ... Start Position and Side Margin Right are 0 mm and 5 mm 0 2 inch 6 Leave left and right margins of 10 mm 0 4 inch or more when using media holding plates Narrower margins could result in printing over the plates Note When side margins are configured on both the printer and RIP this becomes the combined value If the total of the print data width and side margin exceeds the printable area a portion ...

Page 82: ...Make sure the printer is turned off and the screen has turned off and then unplug the power cable from the outlet 2 Wait one minute 3 Open the front cover 4 Raise the media loading lever 5 Clean the pressure rollers cCaution The after heater may be hot observe all necessary precautions Failure to observe the necessary precautions could result in burns Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers w...

Page 83: ... pressure rollers using a soft bristled brush 6 Clean the media holding plates and platen Dampen a soft cloth in water wring it out thoroughly and use it to remove lint and dust from the media holding plates on both the left and right sides and from the platen ...

Page 84: ...etup Menu on page 124 On Demand Nozzle Pattern Nozzle patterns can be printed as required and inspected visually to determine whether the nozzles are clogged Depending on the width of the loaded media you can conserve the amount of media used by printing patterns side by side in the margins of a printed pattern From 51 inches to less than 64 inches it is possible to print side by side up to 3 time...

Page 85: ... Maintenance menu will be displayed 2 Select Nozzle Check select a print position and press the Z button 3 A nozzle pattern will be printed 4 Inspect the nozzle pattern Example of clean nozzles The pattern contains no gaps Example of clogged nozzles Perform head cleaning if any segments are missing from the pattern See Head Cleaning on page 86 ...

Page 86: ... the print result does not contain faint areas or other color problems You can also clean the head while printing is paused Note however that hues in the printout may change when printing is resumed Head Cleaning Level Choose from three levels of head cleaning Select Execute Light first If the pattern still contains faint or missing segments after head cleaning has been performed once try again us...

Page 87: ...ng the button when printing is paused takes you to step 3 2 Use the d u buttons to select Cleaning and press the Z button 3 Choose the nozzles to be cleaned All Nozzles Choose this option if all patterns in the printed nozzle check results contain faint or missing segments If you select All Nozzles proceed to step 5 Selected Nozzles Choose this option if only some of the numbered patterns nozzle a...

Page 88: ...with which the printer is used Failure to perform appropriate maintenance will shorten product life Cleaning Preparation and Notes What You ll Need Ready the following items before beginning part cleaning Protective eyeware not included Protects your eyes from ink A maintenance kit supplied with printer Contains gloves cleaning sticks a wiper and a wiper cleaner Order new maintenance kits once the...

Page 89: ... Other types of sticks that produce lint will damage the print head Always use fresh cleaning sticks Re using sticks can make stains even harder to remove Do not touch the ends of the sticks Oil from your hands could damage the print head Do not use any liquid Do not add any cleaning solution water or alcohol to the cleaning stick If water alcohol or cleaning solution gets on the nozzle surface ca...

Page 90: ...d press The Maintenance menu will be displayed 2 Use the d u buttons to select Head Maintenance and press the Z button 3 Press the Z button to move the print head to the part cleaning position 4 Open the maintenance covers at each end Important Be sure to follow the steps below when positioning the print head Moving the print head manually could cause malfunction ...

Page 91: ...ant Be sure to use a narrow cleaning stick to clean between the nozzles the areas shown in the illustration Do not touch the nozzle surface Touching the nozzle surface with the cleaning stick could damage the print head 1 Nozzle area Clean as shown in the illustration 2 Other areas Wipe adhered ink lint and dust When lint or dust is caught hook it with the tip of a cleaning stick ...

Page 92: ...ick If the attachment points do not require cleaning clean the wiper as shown below and proceed to step 7 Important 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 wipes Failure to observe this precaution could affect print quality...

Page 93: ...Maintenance 93 If there is ink on the attachment points remove the wiper for cleaning Proceed to step 2 2 Remove the wiper Holding the wiper by the attachment point tilt it to the left and lift it out ...

Page 94: ...4 3 Clean the front and back of the wiper with a cleaning stick 4 Clean the bottom of the wiper with a cleaning stick 5 Clean the attachment points with a cleaning stick 6 Return the wiper when cleaning is complete ...

Page 95: ...ick Cleaning the Wiper Rail 1 When Press OK after cleaning is displayed on the control panel press the Z button to move the wiper to the back Important Do not touch the insides of the caps Failure to observe this precaution could deform the affected parts Important Neglecting to clean the wiper rail can impair the performance of the wiper causing product malfunction ...

Page 96: ...ce 96 2 Remove the wiper cleaner Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer 3 Clean the area shown in the illustration 4 Return the wiper cleaner that was removed in Step 2 to its original position ...

Page 97: ...f Waste Ink When to Dispose of Waste Ink Be sure to replace the waste ink bottle when the following message is displayed on the control panel Prepare empty waste ink bottle Replace waste ink bottle and press Z Leave the waste ink in the waste ink bottle for disposal do not transfer it to another container Be sure to read the Safety Data Sheet before a replacement procedure You can download it from...

Page 98: ...caution could result in bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation If problems persist consult with a physician If fluid enters your mouth consult with a physician as soon as possible If swallowed do not induce vomiting Consult with a physician as soon as possible If vomiting is induced vomited material may enter the windpipe which is dangerous Important Never remove the waste ink bottle while the head i...

Page 99: ...Maintenance 99 Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle 1 Raise the stopper 2 Remove the waste ink bottle from the waste ink bottle holder ...

Page 100: ...the waste ink counter Note If the underside of the stopper is stained wipe it Important Be sure to confirm that the waste ink tube is inserted in the mouth of the waste ink bottle Ink will spill onto the surrounding area if the tube is not inserted in the bottle You will need the lid for the waste ink bottle when disposing of waste ink Keep the lid in a safe place do not throw it out Important Con...

Page 101: ...or segments are missing even after cleaning 1 Confirm that the printer is on and press The Maintenance menu will be displayed 2 Use the d u buttons to select Head Maintenance and press the Z button 3 Press the Z button to move the print head to the cleaning position 4 Open the right maintenance cover 5 Remove the wiper cleaner ...

Page 102: ...intenance 102 Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer 6 Insert a new wiper cleaner Place the wiper cleaner on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click 7 Remove the wiper ...

Page 103: ... the cap on the wiping part of the wiper then place the wiper on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click 9 Press the Z button when the replacement procedure is complete 10 Close the maintenance cover and press the Z button The menus will close when the print head returns to its normal position ...

Page 104: ...d the Safety Data Sheet before a replacement procedure You can download it at your local Epson website Important This printer has a remaining ink warning system Use the following procedure for replacement and ink refills to replace the chip unit and refill the ink correctly After the service engineer attaches the ink tank replace the chip unit and refill the ink when remaining ink is about 70 mm 2...

Page 105: ...py water Consult a physician if the skin appears irritated or is discolored If fluid enters your eyes rinse immediately with water Failure to observe this precaution could result in bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation If problems persist consult with a physician If fluid enters your mouth consult with a physician as soon as possible If swallowed do not induce vomiting Consult with a physician as s...

Page 106: ... Important Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink packs Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non genuine ink The use of non genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson s warranties and under certain circumstances may cause erratic printer behavior Information about non genuine chip unit status may not be displayed and use of non genuine ink is recorded for poss...

Page 107: ...tating Refill Ink Tank it is time to replace the ink tank We recommend replacing the ink tank at this time Replacements and repairs will be provided for a fee During replacements and repairs the ink in the ink tank is discarded This is necessary because fine dirt dust and other foreign bodies in the ink cause the ink tank to malfunction The ink tank replacement interval depends on the usage enviro...

Page 108: ...ve the chip unit from the slider 5 Attach the chip unit supplied with the new ink pack to the slider Check to confirm that the color of the label on the slider matches the color of the label on the chip unit when installing ...

Page 109: ... lower the lock lever 7 Shake the new ink pack horizontally for approximately 5 cm 2 inches left and right for 5 seconds approximately 15 times Important Do not push the slider in with too much force Failure to observe this precaution could damage the printer ...

Page 110: ...Maintenance 110 8 Open the slider ink inlet cover 9 Remove the ink inlet cap from the ink tank 10 Cut or tear off the ink pack spout opening 11 Fill the ink tank with the ink from the ink pack ...

Page 111: ...nlet groove and slowly tilt to pour out the ink Important Get all the ink out of the ink pack so that there is none remaining Do not use the ink in an ink pack to refill multiple ink tanks This can prevent the proper display of messages from the remaining ink warning system ...

Page 112: ...k on the ink tank 13 Close the slider ink inlet cover Disposal of Used Consumables Dispose of used ink packs and chip units as well as printed media following local laws and regulations for example by consigning waste to industrial waste disposer ...

Page 113: ...riodic replacement The time until the following parts need to be replaced depends on the conditions of use Print head Ink holder Damper kit Pump cap Ink supply tank The part life varies with operating conditions Base the decision to replace the print head on the quality of the prints ...

Page 114: ...Using the Control Panel Menu 114 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The menus are used as shown below ...

Page 115: ...o 30 media setting bank number Customize Settings Current Settings Change settings for currently selected media The options available depend on whether RIP Settings or a media setting bank is selected More information on the options available can be found below in the entries for RIP settings and media setting banks 1 to 30 RIP Settings Platen Gap 1 5 2 0 2 5 Head Alignment Input thickness Manual ...

Page 116: ... 131 F Drying Time Per Pass 0 to 10 sec Blank Area Feed Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 After Heater Feed On Off Media Suction 0 to 10 Head Movement Data Width Printer Full Width Multi Strike Printing Off 2 to 8 Roll Type Printable Side Out Printable Side In Tension Measurement Periodically Every page Off Feeding Tension Auto Manual 0 to 40 Take up Tension Auto Manual 1 to 6 Feed Speed 1 to 2 Restore Setting...

Page 117: ... Sleep Mode 15 to 240 minutes Restore Settings Yes No Maintenance See The Maintenance Menu on page 126 Nozzle Check Print The menu displayed 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 Selected Nozzles Execute Light Execute Medium Execute Heavy Head Maintenance...

Page 118: ... 255 255 Print Status Sheet Print Restore Settings Yes No Preference See The Preference Menu on page 128 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 See The Reset All Settings Menu on page 129 Yes No Menu I...

Page 119: ...nt of media remaining reaches this length Choose from values between 1 and 15 m 4 and 50 ft You can set in 0 5 m 1 ft increments Print Remaining Length Print Use Print Remaining Length to print the amount of media remaining on the current roll before replacing it with another type of media You can then enter this number as the media length the next time the roll is used Parameter Explanation RIP S...

Page 120: ... recommended in most situations If Media Size Check is not On when Auto is set the appropriate tension is not applied because the media width cannot be detected If Media Size Check is Off set Feeding Tension to Manual and then set the recommended value for the media width If Feeding Tension is set to Auto and creases appear during printing or black bands dark stripes appear in the prints set Feedi...

Page 121: ...t of focus You need to check the pattern and enter the optimum adjustment value for alignment See Correcting Print Misalignment Head Alignment on page 73 Manual Bi D Heating Drying Heater Temperature Off The default Heater Temperature is 55 C 131 F 30 to 55 C 86 to 131 F Drying Time Per Pass 0 to 10 sec Select the time the print head pauses to allow drying after each pass Choose from values betwee...

Page 122: ... 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 Periodically is recommended in most circumstances Do not print at the end of a roll Select Every page for more precise tensioning but note that print tim...

Page 123: ...s dark stripes appear in the prints set Take up Tension to Manual When Manual is set we recommend setting Take up Tension to Lv3 If other values are used banding horizontal banding lines or strips of uneven color or wrinkles may appear in the prints Manual 1 to 6 Feed Speed 1 to 2 Choose a slower feed speed if thin media is creased or torn or sticks together during printing The lower the value the...

Page 124: ...nter displays a Media Size Error when the media is correctly loaded Note however that the printer may print beyond the edges of the media when Off is selected Ink used outside the edges of the media will stain the inside of the printer We generally recommend to operate with this setting set to On Off Media End Check On Choose whether the printer automatically detects On or does not automatically d...

Page 125: ... 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 after heater automatically when no errors are detected and no print jobs are in progress This option is used to choose the interval before the after heater turns off automatically The printer will enter sleep mode when the Heat Off Timer expires In sleep mode t...

Page 126: ...aning can be selected from Execute Light Execute Medium and Execute Heavy Select Execute Light first If the problem persists after you have used Execute Light choose Execute Medium If the problem persists after you have used Execute Medium choose Execute Heavy See Head Cleaning on page 86 Selected Nozzles Execute Light Execute Medium Execute Heavy Head Maintenance Move Head Position the print head...

Page 127: ...son printers have multiple tools for estimating cost or ink consumption and not all tools work the same way Show Total Prints XXXXXX m2 XXXXXX ft2 Select Show Total Prints to view the total area of media printed to a maximum of six figures 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...

Page 128: ... to print the current network status Use this information for a complete overview of network settings Restore Settings Yes Select Yes to restore all items in the Network Setup menu to their default settings No Item Parameter Explanation Date And Time MM DD YY HH MM Set the printer s built in clock The time provided by the clock is used when printing logs and status sheets Language Japanese Select ...

Page 129: ... occurs If the alarm is sounding press the OK button to turn it off Off Alert Lamp Setting On Enable On or disable Off the alert lamp that lights when an error occurs Off Parameter Explanation Yes Select Yes to reset all settings in the Preference menu except Date And Time Language Unit Length and Unit Temperature No Item Parameter Explanation ...

Page 130: ...umable Products on page 162 and Notes on Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks on page 26 Command Error Check print settings on RIP Press W and select Job Cancel Check that the installed software RIP is compatible with the printer F W Install Error Firmware update failed Restart the printer Turn the printer off wait for a few minutes and then turn on the printer again Use EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 to up...

Page 131: ...rinter disconnect the power cable from the outlet and from the AC inlet on the printer and then reconnect Turn on the printer again multiple times If the same call for service is displayed on the LCD panel contact Epson Support for assistance Tell them the call for service code is XXXX o Is the power cable plugged into the electrical outlet or the printer Make sure the power cable is securely plug...

Page 132: ...ect Ask your network administrator for the network settings o Connect the printer directly to the computer using a USB cable and then try to print If you can print via USB there are some problems on the network environment Ask your system administrator or refer to the manual for your network system If you cannot print via USB see the appropriate section in this User s Guide o Confirm if errors hav...

Page 133: ...t Large discrepancies in the feed amount cause banding horizontal banding lines or strips of uneven color Perform Feed Adjustment according to the media used See Feed Adjustment manual on page 67 o Is the after heater temperature appropriate Raise the temperature if the print results are blurred or smudged or the ink clots Note however that raising the temperature too high can cause the media to s...

Page 134: ...off center or part of the data may not be printed Make sure the loading method suits your setup You should also check whether the correct options are selected for Side Margin and Print Start Position in the setup menu See Loading Media on page 31 and The Printer Setup Menu on page 124 o Is the media skewed If Off is selected for Media Skew Check in the setup menu printing will continue when the me...

Page 135: ...ting in smudges or uneven colors o Are the wiper caps or print head stained Ink clots or lint around the wiper caps or print head may result in stains caused by a build up of ink Clean the affected area See Maintenance Around the Print Head on page 88 o Is the print head striking the printed surface Smear caused by the print head striking the media can be prevented by adjusting the Platen Gap to s...

Page 136: ...ding plate is not installed correctly media feeding may be disturbed See the following reference and reattach the media holding plates See Loading and Exchanging Media on page 30 If installing the media holding plate correctly still does not resolve the problem perform the following measure 2 Perform Feed Adjustment Feed adjustment may be required independently depending on the media used If the r...

Page 137: ...ction and other settings are inappropriate wrinkles and waviness occur on the media Make sure the loading method and settings are correct See Loading and Exchanging Media on page 30 If the measures above do not resolve the problem perform the following measure 3 Check that the media is loaded correctly in the auto take up reel unit If the method to attach the media to the take up roll core is inap...

Page 138: ...ed 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 Check the media specifications to determine whether it can be used in the printer If you are using a software RIP contact the manufacturer for information on the settings and media tha...

Page 139: ...ng lever Important Cease use of the printer if the media holding plates are deformed Continued use could damage the pressure rollers or print head Contact Epson Support See Contacting Epson Support on page 179 Important Move the print head only after removing the media holding plates Contact with deformed media holding plates could damage the print head ...

Page 140: ...Media on page 31 Media is not fed straight or not taken up well If media is not fed straight and printing or take up problems occur use a roll core with a width of 64 inches and adjustment paper to perform parallel adjustment for the media feeding unit and auto take up reel unit This adjustment requires two persons because the front and rear side of the printer must be checked and adjusted simulta...

Page 141: ...er For parallel adjustment of the media feeding unit use the large hexagon wrench Parallel adjustment of the media feeding unit 1 Open the front cover and raise the media loading lever 2 Face the rear side of the printer and loosen the 4 screws using the hexagon wrench ...

Page 142: ... screws and adjust the roll holders so that the distance between the two is wider than the roll core 4 Tighten the roll holder fixing screw to align the left roll holder with the position of dotted line 5 Insert the adjustment paper into the roll core ...

Page 143: ... core into the left roll holder Insert the right roll holder into the roll core and then tighten the roll holder fixing screw Important Insert the right roll holder into the roll core until part A in the illustration below cannot be seen ...

Page 144: ...Problem Solver 144 7 Bring the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm 2 inches from the right edge of the roll core and then insert it into the printer ...

Page 145: ...t place a ruler on the front side of the white line on the platen and then draw a line with a pen or other writing instrument 9 Pull out the adjustment paper from the rear side move it to a position 5 cm 2 inches from the left edge of the roll core and then insert it into the printer ...

Page 146: ...hey are aligned proceed to Step 12 11 While checking the state of the two lines on the front side of the printer use the hexagon wrench to adjust the screw on the rear side of the printer so that the drawn line aligns with the position of the dotted line If the drawn line is below the white line rotate the adjustment screw counterclockwise If the drawn line is above the white line rotate the adjus...

Page 147: ...Problem Solver 147 The adjustment is complete when the drawn line reaches the position of the dotted line 12 Use the hexagon wrench to tighten and firmly secure the 4 screws ...

Page 148: ... the adjustment paper from the printer loosen the right roll holder fixing screw and move away the roll holder 14 Pull out the roll core Parallel adjustment of the auto take up reel unit Use the parts shown below for this adjustment ...

Page 149: ... screws 2 Loosen the roll core holder locking screws and adjust the roll core holders so that the distance between the two is wider than the roll core 3 Tighten the roll core holder locking screw to align the right roll core holder with the position of dotted line ...

Page 150: ...position 5 cm 2 inches from the left edge of the roll core and then insert it into the printer Keep the adjustment paper taut place a ruler on the front side of the white line on the platen and then draw a line with a pen or other writing instrument Important Insert the left roll holder into the roll core until part A in the illustration below cannot be seen and then tighten the roll holder lockin...

Page 151: ...stment paper behind the rear side of the media guide bar and then insert it into the printer 6 Pull out the adjustment paper move it to a position 5 cm 2 inches from the right edge of the roll core and then insert it into the printer ...

Page 152: ...ass the adjustment paper behind the rear side of the media guide bar and then insert it into the printer 7 Keep the adjustment paper taut and check the positions of the white line on the platen and the line drawn in Step 5 ...

Page 153: ...n in the illustration below proceed to Step 8 If they are aligned proceed to Step 9 8 While checking the state of the two lines on the front side of the printer use the hexagon wrench large to adjust the screw so that the drawn line aligns with the position of the dotted line ...

Page 154: ...ite line rotate the adjustment screw clockwise If the drawn line is above the white line rotate the adjustment screw counterclockwise One turn of the screw moves the line about 1 mm 9 Use the hexagon wrench large to tighten and firmly secure the 4 screws ...

Page 155: ...55 10 Pull out the adjustment paper from the printer 11 Move the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm 2 inches from the left edge of the roll core pass it through the media guide bar and then insert it into the printer ...

Page 156: ...Problem Solver 156 12 Keep the adjustment paper taut place a ruler on the front side of the white line on the platen and then draw a line with a pen or other writing instrument ...

Page 157: ...t paper Bring the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm from the right edge of the roll core and then insert it into the printer 14 Keep the adjustment paper taut and check the positions of the white line on the platen and the line drawn in Step 12 ...

Page 158: ...olver 158 If the drawn line and white line are misaligned as shown in the illustration to the right proceed to Step 15 If they are aligned proceed to Step 18 15 Use a hexagon wrench small to loosen the 2 screws ...

Page 159: ... line While pressing on the media guide bar with your hand align the lines by rotating the adjustment screw If the drawn line is below the white line rotate the adjustment screw counterclockwise If the drawn line is above the white line rotate the adjustment screw clockwise One turn of the screw moves the line about 1 mm 17 Use a hexagon wrench small to tighten the 2 screws ...

Page 160: ...matically o The after heater will turn off if no print job is received for some time and no error occurs The time before the after heater turns off automatically can be selected using the Heat Off Timer option in the setup menu See The Printer Setup Menu on page 124 The after heater will be reactivated when a print job is received the media loading lever is used or another operation involving prin...

Page 161: ...ns off can be selected using the Printer Setup menu See The Printer Setup Menu on page 124 The after heater will be reactivated and sleep mode will end when a print job is received the media loading lever is used or another operation involving printer hardware is performed o This is not a failure The red light normally stays on inside the printer o Reset the password At the Network Setup menu of t...

Page 162: ... quality or reliability of non genuine ink The use of non genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson s warranties and under certain circumstances may cause erratic printer behavior Information about non genuine chip unit status may not be displayed and use of non genuine ink is recorded for possible use in service support See Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills on page 104 Cyan T7...

Page 163: ...ed with the media or contact the manufacturer We recommend that you print a test run and check the results before purchasing media in large quantities Important Do not use media that is wrinkled scuffed torn or dirty Roll core size 2 or 3 inch Roll outer diameter Up to 250 mm 9 8 inches Media width 300 to 1626 mm 11 8 to 64 inches Media thickness Up to 1 mm 0 04 inch Roll weight Up to 40 kg 88 2 l...

Page 164: ...r building Getting ready 1 Confirm that the printer is off 2 Remove the waste ink bottle See Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle on page 99 3 Disconnect the power cords and all other cables 4 Remove media from the media feeding unit and auto take up reel unit 5 Unlock the stand Release the caster locks on the left and right legs and fully raise the adjusters 6 Move the printer cCaution Do not tilt the ...

Page 165: ...nozzles See Checking for Clogged Nozzles on page 84 5 Perform Head Alignment and check print quality See Head Alignment manual on page 67 Removing and Attaching the Media Guide Bar Use these parts to remove and reattach the media guide bar Removing the Media Guide Bar 1 Remove the media guide bar Use the included hexagon wrench small to completely loosen the 4 screws securing the media guide bar a...

Page 166: ...e bar using two or more people If the media guide bar locking screws are removed the media guide bar will fall Have one person hold the media guide bar while the screws are being removed If the media guide bar falls it may be deformed ...

Page 167: ...Appendix 167 2 Use a hexagon wrench large to rotate the two screws a couple of turns to loosen them 3 Remove the left bracket ...

Page 168: ...Appendix 168 4 Use a hexagon wrench large to remove the screw 5 Use a hexagon wrench large to remove two screws ...

Page 169: ...Appendix 169 6 Use a hexagon wrench large to rotate the two screws a couple of turns to loosen them 7 Remove the right bracket ...

Page 170: ...Appendix 170 Attaching the Media Guide Bar 1 Attach the right bracket 2 Use the hexagon wrench large to tighten and firmly secure the two screws that were provisionally secured ...

Page 171: ...Appendix 171 3 Use the hexagon wrench large to tighten and firmly secure the two screws 4 Use the hexagon wrench large to tighten and firmly secure the screw ...

Page 172: ...Appendix 172 5 Attach the left bracket 6 Use the hexagon wrench large to tighten and firmly secure the two screws that were provisionally secured ...

Page 173: ...ghten the four screws and secure the media guide bar 8 Perform parallel adjustment Important Attach the bar using 2 or more people If the media guide bar falls it may be deformed Have 1 person hold the media guide bar when the screws are being secured ...

Page 174: ...l adjustment of the auto take up reel unit on page 148 and perform Steps 1 through 4 and Step 11 and later Transport Before transporting the printer contact your dealer or Epson Support System Requirements Consult the documentation for your software RIP ...

Page 175: ... AC 100 to 120V AC 200 to 240V Rated frequency 50 to 60Hz Rated current 10A AC100 120V 5A AC200 240V Power consumption Printing Approx 460 W Ready mode Approx 330 W Sleep mode Approx 10 W Power off 0 6 W or less Temperature Operating 15 to 35 C 59 to 95 F 15 to 25 C 59 to 77 F recommended Storage before unpacking 20 to 60 C or 4 to 140o F no more than 120 hours at 60 C or 140o F within a month at ...

Page 176: ...system installed ink not included Operating Temperature Humidity Range Dimension Storage minimum dimensions 2620 W 1013 D 1311 H mm or 103 2 W 39 9 D 51 6 H inches Maximum dimensions 2620 W 1198 D 1650 H mm or 103 2 W 47 2 D 65 0 H inches Weight 2 Approx 269 kg 593 1 lb Printer Specifications ...

Page 177: ...thin a month at 40 C or 104oF within 72 hours at 60 C or 140oF Capacity 1000 ml Important The ink will freeze if stored for a long period of time at 20 C 4 F or below If the ink is frozen store for at least 4 hours at room temperature 25 C 77 F with no condensation before using Safety UL 60950 1 CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EN 60950 1 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B Class A CAN ...

Page 178: ...se harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility...

Page 179: ...umber which is included with the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan information that came with your printer You ll also need your printer serial number and proof of purchase Visit Epson s U S support website www epson com support or Canadian website www epson ca support and select your product for solutions to common problems You can download drivers firmware and documentation get FAQs and trou...

Page 180: ...is as follows You also can see the Apple Public Source License Version1 2 at http www opensource apple com apsl APPLE PUBLIC SOURCE LICENSE Version 2 0 August 6 2003 1 General Definitions This License applies to any program or other work which Apple Computer Inc Apple makes publicly available and which contains a notice placed by Apple identifying such program or work as Original Code and stating ...

Page 181: ...available by Apple under this License and that has been expressly identified by Apple as such in the header file s of such work and b the object code compiled from such Source Code and originally made available by Apple under this License 1 8 Source Code means the human readable form of a program or other work that is suitable for making modifications to it including all modules it contains plus a...

Page 182: ...xternally Deployed Modifications must be released under the terms set forth in this License including the license grants set forth in Section 3 below for as long as you Externally Deploy the Covered Code or twelve 12 months from the date of initial External Deployment whichever is longer You should preferably distribute the Source Code of Your Externally Deployed Modifications electronically e g d...

Page 183: ...nal patent licenses from Apple which Apple may grant in its sole discretion 6 Additional Terms You may choose to offer and to charge a fee for warranty support indemnity or liability obligations and or other rights consistent with the scope of the license granted herein Additional Terms to one or more recipients of Covered Code However You may do so only on Your own behalf and as Your sole respons...

Page 184: ...l machines in which case the failure of the Covered Code could lead to death personal injury or severe physical or environmental damage 9 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL APPLE OR ANY CONTRIBUTOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS LICENSE OR YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE COVERED C...

Page 185: ...Covered Code All sublicenses to the Covered Code which have been properly granted prior to termination shall survive any termination of this License Provisions which by their nature should remain in effect beyond the termination of this License shall survive including but not limited to Sections 3 5 8 9 10 11 12 2 and 13 No party will be liable to any other for compensation indemnity or damages of...

Page 186: ...of the Covered Code and destroy all copies of it that are in your possession or control 13 6 Dispute Resolution Any litigation or other dispute resolution between You and Apple relating to this License shall take place in the Northern District of California and You and Apple hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of and venue in the state and federal courts within that District with respect t...

Page 187: ...an Chris Herborth Dirk Haase Greg Hartwig Robert Heath Jonathan Hudson Paul Kienitz David Kirschbaum Johnny Lee Onno van der Linden Igor Mandrichenko Steve P Miller Sergio Monesi Keith Owens George Petrov Greg Roelofs Kai Uwe Rommel Steve Salisbury Dave Smith Steven M Schweda Christian Spieler Cosmin Truta Antoine Verheijen Paul von Behren Rich Wales Mike White Permission is granted to anyone to u...

Page 188: ...misrepresented as being Info ZIP releases including but not limited to labeling of the altered versions with the names Info ZIP or any variation thereof including but not limited to different capitalizations Pocket UnZip WiZ or MacZip without the explicit permission of Info ZIP Such altered versions are further prohibited from misrepresentative use of the Zip Bugs or Info ZIP e mail addresses or t...

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