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EPSON SureColor

S30670
S50670
S70670

User’s Guide

Summary of Contents for SureColor S30670

Page 1: ... EPSON SureColor S30670 S50670 S70670 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...ation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those ...

Page 3: ...0670 15 Inside S30670 17 Back 18 LAN port 19 Control panel 20 Understanding the Display 22 Features 26 Realizing High Productivity 26 High Print Quality 27 Superior Ease of Use 27 Notes on Usage and Storage 29 Installation space 29 Notes when using the printer 29 Notes when not using the printer 31 Notes on handling ink cartridges 32 Handling Media 33 Specialty Inks 35 Cautions 35 Maintenance 35 U...

Page 4: ...eed Adjustment During Printing 106 Printable area S70670 S50670 107 Positioning Media of Different Widths 107 Using the High Pressure Rollers 108 Using the Low Pressure Rollers 109 Printable Area S30670 110 Chapter 3 Maintenance Daily Maintenance 112 Cleaning the Platen Heater Pressure Rollers and Media Holding Plates 112 Checking for clogged nozzles 114 Maintenance Procedures for Specialty Inks 1...

Page 5: ...Problem Solver When a Message is Displayed 164 When a Maintenance Call Service Call Occurs 166 Troubleshooting 167 You cannot print because the printer does not work 167 The printer sounds like it is printing but nothing prints 168 The prints are not what you expected 169 Media 171 Others 175 Chapter 6 Appendix Options and Consumable Products 176 Supported Media 177 Moving and Transporting the Pri...

Page 6: ...ents 6 Appendix A Where To Get Help Contacting Epson Support 184 Chapter B Software License Terms Open Source Software Licenses 185 Bonjour 185 Other Software Licenses 192 Info ZIP copyright and license 192 ...

Page 7: ...uct 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 outlet...

Page 8: ... product yourself Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions The power cord or plug is damaged liquid has entered the product the product has been dropped or the cabinet damaged the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Always turn the product off using the Power button on the control panel When thi...

Page 9: ...tridge touches Do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area Warnings Cautions Important and Notes Illustrations Unless otherwise noted the illustrations show the S30670 but the instructions in this manual apply to all three models wWarning Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury cCaution Cautions must be followed to avoid bodily injury Important Important must be followed ...

Page 10: ...used to rapidly dry ink after printing Available separately for the S70670 See the Additional Print Drying System Setup Guide 3 After heater The heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing See Heating Drying on page 97 4 Roll support Rest media temporarily on these supports when removing the take up roll There are two supports one on the left and one on the right See Media Loading and Tak...

Page 11: ...djuster The adjusters keep the printer in place After installing the printer keep it securely in place during use 14 Waste ink bottle Waste ink collects in this bottle Replace with a new waste ink bottle when the level approaches the line 15 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 16 Ink cartridge rep...

Page 12: ...he media in place Raise the lever to release the media prior to removal 24 Alert lamp This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs On Flashing An error 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 25 Control panel See Control panel on page 20 26 Front cover Open when loading media cleaning t...

Page 13: ...on the left and one on the right See Media Loading and Take Up on page 82 4 Tensioner The tensioner maintains tension to prevent the media sagging as it is taken up 5 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 are two locking screws one on the left and one on the right 6 Roll support Rest media temporari...

Page 14: ...tube Be sure the end of this tube is in the waste ink bottle while the printer is in use 15 Ink cartridges Install all ink cartridges into each slot 16 Lock levers Raise the levers to unlock the ink cartridges prior to removal Lower the levers to lock the cartridges in place after insertion 17 Cartridge check lamp This lamp lights when an ink cartridge error occurs On An error occurred Check the m...

Page 15: ...printer or removing jammed media Normally closed when using the printer 1 Print head The print head prints by moving left and right while emitting ink The print head on the left is Head 1 the print head on the right Head 2 We recommend that you clean the area around this unit once a week See Cleaning Around the Print Head on page 126 2 Media holding plate The media holding plates prevent the media...

Page 16: ...e Platen Heater Pressure Rollers and Media Holding Plates on page 112 7 Wiper cleaner The wiper cleaner removes ink from the wiper It is included in the maintenance kit and needs to be replaced about once every six months See Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner on page 135 8 Caps Except during printing these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them drying out We recommend that this unit...

Page 17: ...m touching the print head Position the plates at either side of the media before printing See Loading Media S30670 on page 58 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 Heater Pressure Rollers and Media Holding Plates on page 112 5 Platen heater The platen hea...

Page 18: ...g flushing It is included in the maintenance kit and needs to be replaced about once every six months or more often depending on usage See Replacing the Flushing Pad on page 138 1 Drive switch The drive switch is used to feed the media during loading and to rewind the media for replacement 2 Roll holder Place media on these holders There are two holders one on the left and one on the right 3 Roll ...

Page 19: ...to the roll core 1 RJ 45 connector Connects the LAN cable Use a shielded twisted pair cable category 5 or higher 2 Data lamp The data lamp shows connection status and indicates whether the printer is receiving data 3 Status lamp green red The status lamp indicates network connection speed Data lamp Status lamp green red Status On On green The printer is connected using a 1000base T connection Flas...

Page 20: ...er is on Flashing The printer is receiving data or performing head cleaning or other operations during shut down Off The power is off 3 M button media setup button Press this button to display the Media Setup menu which contains such items as Media Remaining Select Media Customize Settings and Print Media List This button is disabled during printing See The Media Setup Menu on page 152 ...

Page 21: ...print position Rewind can be resumed by releasing the button and then pressing it again When the menus are displayed these buttons can be used to select menu items and options See Menu Operations on page 147 9 OK button Pressing this button when a menu item is highlighted displays options for the selected item Pressing this button when an option is highlighted selects the highlighted item or perfo...

Page 22: ...media feed button When the printer is in the ready state you can feed the media to the cut position by pressing this button and then Z See Cutting Media on page 80 When printing is in progress you can use this button to adjust media feed See Feed Adjustment Manual Feed Adjustment on page 103 1 Messages Displays the printer s status operation and error messages See When a Message is Displayed on pa...

Page 23: ... the current status When ink runs low or an error occurs the display changes as shown below Normal Warning or error 1 Status indicators The ink cartridge status is indicated as follows Ready to print The height of the indicator changes with the level of ink remaining Ink is low You need to prepare a new ink cartridge The level of ink remaining has reached the limit replace with a new cartridge The...

Page 24: ...te ink bottle status Displays the approximate amount of space available in the waste ink bottle The display changes as shown below when the waste ink bottle is nearly full or an error occurs Normal Warning or error 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...

Page 25: ...e Maintenance Menu on page 159 7 Additional print drying system status system included with the S50670 and optional for other models This display shows settings for the optional additional print drying system No icon Not installed or it is not installed correctly The drying fan is enabled The drying fan is not enabled To start the fan select Additional Dryer for On in the setup menu See The Media ...

Page 26: ...ternal diameters of up to 250 mm 9 8 inches and weights of up to 40 kg 88 2 lb ensuring that media require less frequent replacement With the optional heavy roll media system the printer can handle even larger 80 kg 176 4 lb rolls with external diameters of 300 mm 11 8 inches Auto Take up Reel Unit Comes Standard The auto take up reel unit automatically takes up printed media cleanly with no wrink...

Page 27: ...when using the S70670 with white and metallic silver inks or the S50670 with white ink The white ink is high opacity making it suitable for masking on transparent media window graphics Other inks can be printed over white or metallic silver inks ink layering preventing color inks showing through and allowing for a variety of metallic colors Superior Ease of Use Easy Media Installation and Take up ...

Page 28: ...events waste of ink and media Ease of Maintenance Print quality can only be ensured through daily maintenance and the design of this printer leaves plenty of space for maintenance E Mail Error Warning Notification The EpsonNet Config with Web Browser system built into the printer s network interface offers e mail notification Once configured for e mail notification the printer will send errors and...

Page 29: ...re and humidity range described in the Specifications Table on page 180 Note however that the desired results may not be achieved if the temperature and humidity are within the limits for the printer but not within those for the media Be sure the operating conditions suit the media For more information see the documentation supplied with the media Also when operating in dry areas air conditioned e...

Page 30: ...ying out In this case turn on the power and wait until capping is performed automatically When the power is on do not remove the power plug or cut the power at the breaker The print head may not be capped properly In this case turn on the power and wait until capping is performed automatically The print head is automatically cleaned at a fixed interval after printing to keep the nozzle from cloggi...

Page 31: ...zles are very small and they can become clogged easily if fine dust gets on the print head and you may not be able to print properly If you have not used the printer for a long time check the print head for clogging before you start printing Perform head cleaning if the print head is clogged See Checking for clogged nozzles on page 114 When storing the printer be sure that it is level do not store...

Page 32: ...cartridge before the earlier of the following dates The expiration date shown on the ink cartridge packaging Six months after opening the ink cartridge package If you move ink cartridges from a cold place to a warm place leave it at room temperature for more than four hours before using the ink cartridge Do not touch the ink cartridge IC chip Fill all slots using ink or replacement cartridges repl...

Page 33: ...uality of the print head this printer stops printing before ink cartridges are completely expended Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled materials this does not affect printer function or performance Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges You may not be able to print properly Do not drop or knock cartridges against hard objects otherwise the ink may leak With the exception of white ...

Page 34: ... Leaving media in the printer for extended periods may cause it to deteriorate Handling Media After Printing To maintain long lasting high quality print results note the following points Do not rub or scratch the printed surface If they are rubbed or scratched the ink may peel off Do not touch the printed surface as this may remove the ink Make sure printouts are completely dry before folding or s...

Page 35: ...ay fail to dissolve the materials that have precipitated from the ink i e settled to the bottom of the liquid during storage If the printer will not be used for seven days or more use a cleaning cartridge available separately to wash the heads You will have to drain all channels not just the white and metallic silver Leaving the heads unwashed causes permanent clogs See The Maintenance Menu on pag...

Page 36: ...puter See Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 on page 36 and Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 on page 37 Drivers and utilities Install the EPSON communications driver EPSON SC S30600 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 ...

Page 37: ...dows XP go to the Control Panel and click Add or Remove Programs 3 Select the software you want to remove and then click Uninstall Change or Change Remove Selecting the following deletes the Epson communications drivers EPSON SC S70670 Series Comm Driver Printer Uninstall EPSON SC S50670 Series Comm Driver Printer Uninstall EPSON SC S30670 Series Comm Driver Printer Uninstall To uninstall EPSON LF...

Page 38: ...ct 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 ...

Page 39: ...a Feeding Unit on page 68 cCaution The heaters and media holding plates 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 when opening or closing the front cover Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury Do not rub your hands along the edges of the media The edges of the media...

Page 40: ...ed see below and position it as indicated by the mark on the label 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 Important When white and metallic silver inks are installed maintenance will be performed automatically to prevent ink accumulating in the printer and causing clogs Because turning the printer off p...

Page 41: ... printer The recommended positions for media of different widths are shown below See Positioning Media of Different Widths on page 107 Note Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the Customize Settings menu matches how the media is rolled Roll Type defaults to Printable Side Out Be sure to select Printable Side In after loading media rolled printable side in For more information see Roll Typ...

Page 42: ...hes lift it up by your hands and set it to the roll holder The roll core will not reach the holder when raised using the lift lever 6 Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place 7 Raise the lift lever on the right side of the printer to lift the media into position then firmly insert the roll holder Note If the label with black squares is not in place affix the label as described...

Page 43: ...If the roll of media has the outer diameter which is less than 140mm 5 5 inches lift it up by your hands and set it to the roll holder as described in Step 5 8 Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place ...

Page 44: ...the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted 10 Raise the media loading lever Important Once part A is hidden do not turn the handle any further Failure to observe this precaution could damage the roll holder ...

Page 45: ...ia past the pressure rollers and lower the media loading lever to hold it in place 13 Go to the front of the printer and open the front cover 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 ...

Page 46: ...n the right side of the after heater 16 Adjust the position of the pressure rollers The low pressure rollers are used for normal printing the high pressure rollers for ink layering Their positions vary with the width of the media and the rollers used Important Perform Steps 14 to 3 in reverse order and repeat the loading process if the right edge of the media is not within the scale markings Do no...

Page 47: ...0670 S50670 on page 107 Printable Area S30670 on page 110 and High Print Quality on page 27 17 Move unused rollers and rollers that can not be positioned over the media to the sides of the black labels 18 Lower the media loading lever to hold the media in place To print immediately proceed to Step 19 For information on loading the media into the auto take up reel unit see Using the Auto Take up Re...

Page 48: ...position until the white line is visible in the square window and push the plates down to lock them in place and keep them from lifting Note If you would prefer to print from the very start of the 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 ...

Page 49: ...nt 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 Leave left and right margins of over 10 mm 0 39 inch when u...

Page 50: ...white and metallic silver inks are installed maintenance will be performed automatically to prevent ink accumulating in the printer and causing clogs Because turning the printer off prevents maintenance being performed leading to printer malfunction we recommend that the printer not be turned off Important If the right holder handle shaft is not visible rotate the holder forward until it stops The...

Page 51: ...dths are shown below See Positioning Media of Different Widths on page 107 Note Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the Customize Settings menu matches how the media is rolled Roll Type defaults to Printable Side Out Be sure to select Printable Side In after loading media rolled printable side in For more information see Roll Type on page 98 Note If the label with black squares is not in ...

Page 52: ... the lifter until the media roll core is level with the roll holders 6 Fully insert the left roll holder Next tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place 7 Fully insert the right roll holder Next tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place ...

Page 53: ... 10 Raise the media loading lever 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 not hidden even after turning the handle until it can no longer be turned return to step 7 and fully press the right unit into the roll core ...

Page 54: ...ia past the pressure rollers and lower the media loading lever to hold it in place 13 Go to the front of the printer and open the front cover 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 ...

Page 55: ...on the right side of the after heater 16 Adjust the position of the pressure rollers The low pressure rollers are used for normal printing the high pressure rollers for ink layering Their positions vary with the width of the media and the rollers used Important Perform Steps 14 to 3 in reverse order and repeat the loading process if the right edge of the media is not within the scale markings Do n...

Page 56: ...0670 S50670 on page 107 Printable Area S30670 on page 110 and High Print Quality on page 27 17 Move unused rollers and rollers that can not be positioned over the media to the sides of the black labels 18 Lower the media loading lever to hold the media in place To print immediately proceed to Step 19 For information on loading the media into the auto take up reel unit see Using the Auto Take up Re...

Page 57: ...position until the white line is visible in the square window and push the plates down to lock them in place and keep them from lifting Note If you would prefer to print from the very start of the 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 ...

Page 58: ...e roll holder fixing screws and adjust the roll holders so that the gap between the two is wider than the media 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 p...

Page 59: ...upport oriented according to how it is rolled see below and position it as indicated by the mark on the label Printable side out Important If the right holder handle shaft is not visible rotate the holder forward until it stops The media can not be properly loaded if the handle shaft is not visible ...

Page 60: ... left side of the printer to lift the media into position then firmly insert the roll holder Note Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the Customize Settings menu matches how the media is rolled Roll Type defaults to Printable Side Out Be sure to select Printable Side In after loading media rolled printable side in For more information see Roll Type on page 98 ...

Page 61: ... up by your hands and place it on the roll holder The roll core will not reach the holder when raised using the lift lever 5 Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place 6 Raise the lift lever on the right side of the printer to lift the media into position then firmly insert the roll holder ...

Page 62: ...f the roll of media has an outer diameter which is less than 140 mm 5 5 inches lift it up by your hands and place it on the roll holder as described in Step 4 7 Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place ...

Page 63: ...the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted 9 Raise the media loading lever Important Once part A is hidden do not turn the handle any further Failure to observe this precaution could damage the roll holder ...

Page 64: ...lers and lower the media loading lever to hold it in place Confirm that the left edge of the media passes over the center of the square in the label on the pre heater 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 ...

Page 65: ...ading lever 14 Pull the media straight forward until the edge is past the label on the left side of the after heater Important Perform Steps 11 to 3 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 66: ... For information on loading the media into the auto take up reel unit see Using the Auto Take up Reel Unit on page 82 16 Attach the media holding plates at either side of the media Note If you would prefer to print from the very start of the 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 c...

Page 67: ... 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 Leave left and right margins of over 10 mm 0 39 inch when using ...

Page 68: ...lb The explanation that follows assumes that a lifter is used The following types of lifter can be used Fork or platform thickness 28 mm 1 10 inches or less Fork or platform can be lowered to approx 190 mm 7 5 inches from the floor 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 Using a lifter is recommended whe...

Page 69: ...s wider than the media 3 Place the media on a lifter oriented according to how it is rolled see below and move the lift to position the media as indicated by the mark on the label Printable side out Important If the right holder handle shaft is not visible rotate the holder forward until it stops The media can not be properly loaded if the handle shaft is not visible ...

Page 70: ... the optional heavy roll media system 4 Align the media and the roll holders Note Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the Customize Settings menu matches how the media is rolled Roll Type defaults to Printable Side Out Be sure to select Printable Side In after loading media rolled printable side in For more information see Roll Type on page 98 ...

Page 71: ...ll core is level with the roll holders 5 Fully insert the left roll holder Next tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place 6 Fully insert the right roll holder Next tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place 7 Remove the lifter ...

Page 72: ...he media loading lever 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 not hidden even after turning the handle until it can no longer be turned return to step 6 and fully press the right unit into the roll core ...

Page 73: ...lers and lower the media loading lever to hold it in place Confirm that the left edge of the media passes over the center of the square in the label on the pre heater 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 ...

Page 74: ...ading lever 14 Pull the media straight forward until the edge has past the label on the left side of the after heater Important Perform Steps 11 to 3 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 75: ...6 For information on loading the media into the auto take up reel unit see Using the Auto Take up Reel Unit on page 82 16 Attach the media holding plates at either side of the media Note If you would prefer to print from the very start of the 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 ...

Page 76: ...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 Leave left and right margins of over 10 mm 0 39 inch when using the m...

Page 77: ...ng Setup is On the printer will calculate the approximate amount of media remaining based on the length of the roll and the amount used for printing and display this information in the control panel The display gives a rough idea of the amount of media available before printing making it easier to know when media requires replacement In addition a warning will be displayed when the amount of media...

Page 78: ...t settings Use the d u buttons to select Keep Settings Above and press the Z button Proceed to Step 6 To change settings Use the d u buttons to select Change Settings and press the Z button 2 Select the items you want to change and press the Z button 3 Select the desired option and press the Z button 4 Press the y button to display the dialog shown in Step 2 and then press the y button again 5 Aft...

Page 79: ...uires replacement before printing The amount of media remaining can only be displayed if the correct length is entered when the media is loaded You can print the 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 ...

Page 80: ...ete This section described how to use a cutter to cut the 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 heaters and media holding plate may be hot observe all necessary precautions Failure to observe the necessary precautions could result in burns ...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...surface on the outside of the roll Clockwise take up places the printed surface on the inside of the roll The explanation that follows uses the supplied auto take up reel unit for illustrative purposes but the same procedure can be followed when using the optional auto take up reel unit for heavy media Note If you are using the auto take up reel unit set the Auto switch on the auto take up reel un...

Page 83: ...ure that your hands or hair do not get caught in the auto take up reel unit while it is in operation Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury Follow the instructions in the manual when loading media or roll cores or removing media from the take up roll Dropping media roll cores or take up rolls could result in injury Important Note that the auto take up reel unit may not function ...

Page 84: ...the roll supports between the roll holders 3 Align the right roll core holder with the right edge of the media and tighten the fixing screw 4 Insert the roll core onto the right holder 5 Insert the left holder into the roll core ...

Page 85: ...x the roll core holder in place See the following for further instructions For information on counterclockwise take up see the following section For information on clockwise take up see Clockwise Take Up on page 88 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 86: ...e the media to the take up roll core in the center and then at the left and right edges 2 Press the d button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single wrap around the roll core 3 Flip the Auto switch to Off and press the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core ...

Page 87: ...s 87 4 Flip the Auto switch to 5 Lower the tension bar 6 Press the d button to feed the media until the take up roll core begins to turn Important The auto take up reel unit will not work if the tension bar is raised ...

Page 88: ...e media to the take up roll core in the center and then at the left and right edges 2 Press the d button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single wrap around the roll core 3 Flip the Auto switch to Off and press the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core ...

Page 89: ...s 89 4 Flip the Auto switch to 5 Lower the tension bar 6 Press the d button to feed the media until the take up roll core begins to turn Important The auto take up reel unit will not work if the tension bar is raised ...

Page 90: ...edia from sliding off the roll support the roll at its left end 3 Loosen the left roll core holder fixing screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll 4 Lower the roll onto the roll support 5 To prevent the media from sliding off the roll support the roll at its right end cCaution Because the media is heavy it should not be carried by one person When loading or removing the media use at lea...

Page 91: ... once the affected cartridge has been replaced Note however that depending on how much the ink has dried replacing ink during printing may cause apparent changes in hue If you know that the print job will be a large one we recommend that you use new cartridges to replace those that are running low before you start The old cartridges can be reinserted and used at a later date Ink level is shown by ...

Page 92: ...ed nozzles on page 114 See Head Cleaning on page 119 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 it can be recalled to instantly optimize multiple parameters The printer offers a total of 30 media setting banks Th...

Page 93: ...ow the steps below to save media settings Choosing a Media Setting Bank 1 After confirming that the printer is ready to print press the Menu button The settings menu will be displayed 2 Select Media Setup and press the Z button 3 Use the d u buttons to select Customize Settings and press the Z button 4 Use the d u buttons to select a media setting bank number between 1 and 30 and then press the Z ...

Page 94: ...t 3 After entering the name press the Z button Feed Adjustment Feed Adjustment is used to correct banding horizontal banding lines or strips of uneven color The Feed Adjustment menu contains two options Auto and Manual Auto feed adjustment adjusts the feed automatically using data collected by a sensor while a test pattern is printed In manual feed adjustment the user visually inspects print resul...

Page 95: ...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 Feed adjustment is not available under the following conditions The media is transparent or colored The printer is exposed to dir...

Page 96: ... Manual Bi D alignment fails to produce satisfactory results 1 Use the d u buttons to select Head Alignment and press the Z button 2 Use the d u buttons to select Auto Bi D and press the Z button 3 Press the Z button to print a test pattern and perform auto head alignment Note Head Alignment varies with the media used Load the media that will be used in the actual print job Head alignment is not a...

Page 97: ... button twice to return to the customize settings menu Media Suction While printing the printer uses suction to provide the pressure needed to maintain the correct distance between the media and the print head the amount of pressure required varies with the type of media Less suction is used for thin media that would not print or feed correctly at high levels of suction 1 Use the d u buttons to se...

Page 98: ...he Z button 4 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 This setting is important when you use reverse wound media 1 Use the d u buttons to select Roll Type 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 p...

Page 99: ...ettings menu Feed Speed Choose a slower feed speed if media is creased or torn or sticks together during printing The lower the value the slower the speed 1 Use the d u buttons to select Feed Speed and press the 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 Exiting the Menus Press W ...

Page 100: ...ss the button to display the Heating Drying menu 2 Use the d u buttons to select the desired option and press the Z button 3 Choose a value Heater Temperature Note Temperature and Additional Dryer settings can be stored separately for each media type See Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media Print Media Settings on page 92 The time needed for the heaters to reach the specified temperatures...

Page 101: ...etween 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 Head Alignment can be performed automatically or manually For more information on automatic head alignment see Head Alignment on page 96 In manual adjustment you need to check the pattern and enter the optimum adjustment v...

Page 102: ...edia will automatically be fed to a position where the pattern is clearly visible Cut the media if necessary See Cutting Media on page 80 8 Check the pattern and select the pattern number that has the least gaps In the following example this would be pattern number 2 9 When C1 is displayed in the control panel use the d u buttons to select the number recorded in Step 8 and press the Z button 10 Se...

Page 103: ... by hand Enter a correction during printing and inspect the results Adjust the feed manually if you feel that auto feed adjustment has not completely resolved the problem Note Feed Adjustment varies with the media used Load the media for which feed adjustment is required 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 ...

Page 104: ...ess the Z button 3 Use the d u buttons to select Customize Settings and press the Z button 4 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 5 Use the d u buttons to select Feed Adjustment and press the Z button 6 Select Manual and press the Z button Primary Adjustment 7 S...

Page 105: ... the control panel Using the d u buttons enter the value recorded in Step 10 and press the Z button Secondary Adjustment 12 Perform Steps 1 to 6 13 Use the d u buttons to select Secondary and press the Z button twice 14 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 Se...

Page 106: ...ber for each line from A to F and press the Z button 18 The menus will close after you enter the pattern number for the last line Performing Feed Adjustment During Printing 1 Press the button during printing 2 An adjustment value will be displayed Use the d u buttons to select a value If the feed amount is too small black bands dark stripes will appear adjust the feed amount upwards Note To rewind...

Page 107: ...ia and the pressure rollers used Positioning Media of Different Widths Position the media with reference to the positions of the pressure rollers The positions of the pressure rollers are indicated by the black labels that are visible when the front cover is open and by the holes on the back of the printer There are ten positions in total In the following guides for loading media the label on the ...

Page 108: ...ing Media of Different Widths illustration The gray area in the illustration below shows the printable area The arrow indicates the feed direction Note Pressure rollers not within the bounds indicated by the black labels do not apply pressure to the media when the media loading lever is lowered Pressure rollers that are within a black label but not over the media will cause friction during printin...

Page 109: ...any of the black labels from 1 to 10 in the Positioning Media of Different Widths illustration The gray area in the illustration below shows the printable area The arrow indicates the feed direction Note The margins may not conform to the values selected in the document or application If the value selected for Side Margin or Print Start Position is changed documents that fill the printable area wi...

Page 110: ...gin Right over 10 mm 0 4 inch when using media holding plates Printable Area S30670 The gray area in the illustration below shows the printable area The arrow indicates the feed direction The positions of items 1 to 2 are as follows Note The margins may not conform to the values selected in the document or application If the value selected for Side Margin or Print Start Position is changed documen...

Page 111: ...edia 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 2 left edge of media Varies with the option selected for Media Size Check On selected for Media Size Check The left edge of the media Off selected for Media Size Check 64 inches from the default right edge Note The margins...

Page 112: ...d the screen has turned off and then unplug the power cable from the outlet 2 Leave the printer for a minute 3 Open the front cover 4 Clean the pressure rollers Remove particles of paper and dust from the pressure rollers using a soft bristled brush cCaution The heaters and media holding plate may be hot observe all necessary precautions Failure to observe the necessary precautions could result in...

Page 113: ...Maintenance 113 S70670 S50670 S30670 5 Clean the media holding plates and platen heater ...

Page 114: ...you check the nozzles for clogs each time you print to ensure quality results Ways to Check for Clogs There are three ways to check for clogs Auto Nozzle Check The printer automatically checks for clogs at specified intervals by scanning a test pattern with a sensor as it is being printed If a clog is detected the printer will perform a pre selected option either Stop Printing or Continue Printing...

Page 115: ...ee Printer Setup Menu on page 156 On Demand Nozzle Pattern Nozzle patterns can be printed as required and inspected visually to determine whether the nozzles are clogged Note Auto Nozzle Check is not available under the following conditions White ink is used in10 color mode S70670 or 5 color mode S50670 The check can still be performed with other colors The media is transparent or colored The prin...

Page 116: ...isplayed 2 Select Nozzle Check and press the Z button 3 A nozzle pattern will be printed When printing is complete the media will automatically be fed to a position where the pattern is clearly visible Cut the media if necessary See Cutting Media on page 80 4 Inspect the nozzle pattern Example of clean nozzles The pattern contains no gaps Note To rewind the media press u ...

Page 117: ...See Checking for clogged nozzles on page 114 This section describes how to configure the printer to print using only one print head 1 After confirming that the printer is ready press the Menu button The settings menu will be displayed 2 Use the d u buttons to select Printer Setup and press the Z button 3 Use the d u buttons to select Head Mode and press Z 4 Use the d u buttons to select the desire...

Page 118: ...n white and metallic silver inks require agitating Remove and shake MS WH ink cartridges Remove and shake WH ink cartridge s Although the printer can be used while the above messages are displayed the cartridges indicated in the message must be agitated to preserve print quality See How to replace on page 143 Refresh Should uneven colors areas of uneven density be noted in materials printed using ...

Page 119: ...een powered on but has not printed for 3 weeks it is recommended to perform a head washing on all colors See The Maintenance Menu on page 159 more information Head Cleaning Should the nozzle pattern contain faint or missing segments you may be able to unclog the nozzles by cleaning the print head as described below There is no need to clean the head if the print result does not contain faint areas...

Page 120: ...performed automatically at selected intervals of 1 to 10 pages See Printer Setup Menu on page 156 This section explains how to clean the head if you find that the nozzles are clogged on printing a test pattern 1 Press the button when the printer is ready to display the Maintenance menu Pressing the button when printing is paused takes you to Step 3 2 Use the d u buttons to select Cleaning and pres...

Page 121: ...press the Z button Head cleaning will be performed The menu will close when cleaning is complete Print a nozzle pattern and inspect the results to determine whether the problem has been resolved See Checking for clogged nozzles on page 114 If you paused the printer in Step 1 printing will resume when head cleaning is complete check the printout to confirm whether the problem has been resolved Regu...

Page 122: ... wipers caps and print head is cleaned See Options and Consumable Products on page 176 A clean room wipe not included A lint free non woven cleaning cloth Use to clean around the print head The metal tray that came with the printer Used cleaning sticks and wiper wiper cleaner and flushing pads taken from the printer can be placed here Notes on Cleaning Remove the media from the printer before proc...

Page 123: ...ity Using Ink Cleaner To clean ink stains that can not be removed with cleaning stick alone apply ink cleaner to a cleaning stick and clean the product as described below cCaution 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 action...

Page 124: ...l as suggested below We recommend that part cleaning be performed at least once a week Cleaning should also be performed if colors in the printout are faint or missing even after head cleaning has been performed Important Ink cleaner should be used only to clean the area around the wiper caps and print head Using ink cleaner on other parts of the printer could damage the product Used ink cleaner i...

Page 125: ...or part 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 part cleaning position Important Be sure to follow the steps below when positioning the print head Moving the print head manually could cause malfunction ...

Page 126: ...the print head shown in the illustration 2 Ink spatters on the base of the print head can be removed using an extremely small amount of ink cleaner applied to a clean room wipe not included Important Be sure to use a narrow cleaning stick to clean between the nozzles the four colored areas shown in the illustration Do not touch the nozzle surface Touching the nozzle surface with the cleaning stick...

Page 127: ...Maintenance 127 S70670 S50670 The print head on the left is Head 1 and the print head on the right is Head 2 S30670 ...

Page 128: ...as shown below and proceed to Step 7 If there is ink on the attachment points remove the wiper for cleaning Proceed to Step 2 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 ...

Page 129: ...29 2 Remove the wiper Holding the wiper by the attachment point tilt it to the left and lift it out 3 Clean the front and back of the wiper with a cleaning stick 4 Clean the bottom of the wiper with a cleaning stick ...

Page 130: ...aning is complete Place the wiper on the attachment point and press it down until it clicks into place If the remaining wiper for the S70670 or S50670 is stained repeat the process from Step 1 7 Clean the edges of the wiper with a cleaning stick The S70670 and S50670 have ten caps the S30670 four ...

Page 131: ...e the wiper cleaner Press the release lever as shown then lift the wiper cleaner from the printer Important Do not touch the insides of the caps Failure to observe this precaution could deform the affected parts Important Failure to regularly clean the wiper rail could result in product malfunction ...

Page 132: ...4 Clean the area shown 5 Return the wiper cleaner that was removed in Step 2 to its original position Place it on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click Users of the S70670 or S50670 will need to return to Step 2 and clean the remaining rail 6 Close both maintenance covers and press the Z button ...

Page 133: ...diately with water Failure to observe this precaution could result in bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation If fluid is swallowed consult a physician immediately do not induce vomiting After replacing the waste ink bottle wash your hands thoroughly Important Never remove the waste ink bottle while the head is being cleaning or a head cleaning operation is in progress Failure to observe this precauti...

Page 134: ... the mouth of the new waste ink bottle and place the waste ink bottle in the holder Tightly seal the lid on the used waste ink bottle Important Only reset the counter when replacing the waste ink bottle Resetting the counter before the waste ink bottle is replaced will result in the printer being unable to accurately track the waste ink level ...

Page 135: ...get stained with ink 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 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 i...

Page 136: ...Maintenance 136 4 Open the right maintenance cover 5 Remove the wiper cleaner Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer 6 Insert a new wiper cleaner ...

Page 137: ...Maintenance 137 Place it on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click 7 Remove the wiper Holding the wiper by the attachment point tilt it left and lift it out 8 Insert the new wiper ...

Page 138: ...eplace the remaining wiper 9 Close the maintenance cover and press the Z button The menus will close when the print head returns to its normal position Replacing the Flushing 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 ...

Page 139: ...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 flushing pad Grasp the tab as shown below and lift the pad out of the printer Immediately transfer the used flushing pad to a tray Ink may leak from the pad 6 Insert a new flushing pad ...

Page 140: ... hooks on the flushing pad into the slots as shown and press the tab down until the pad clicks into place 7 Close the maintenance cover and press the Z button 8 The menus will close when the print head returns to its normal position ...

Page 141: ...ed 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 2 Touching the nozzle surface with the cleaning stick could damage the print head Use co...

Page 142: ...n 1 Flushing pad We recommend that this component be replaced once every six 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 2 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 Replace the wiper when repl...

Page 143: ...Products on page 176 The procedure below can also be used to replace cleaning cartridges for print head washing How to replace You can use the same procedure to replace all ink cartridges 1 Make sure the printer is on 2 Lift the lock lever for the cartridge you intend to replace Important Epson recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of ...

Page 144: ...ite metallic silver and orange inks Make 15 passes over 5 seconds for the other inks During maintenance each color needs to be shaken only 15 times over 5 seconds 5 Fully insert the cartridge keeping the color label to the front Important Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the ink supply port so be careful not to get any ink on the surrounding area when removing the cartridges Important Do...

Page 145: ...ntil the print head needs to be replaced varies with the conditions of use When replacing the print head you will also need to replace the damper kit and carriage encoder Important Fill all slots using ink or replacement cartridges replacement cartridges are required in 8 and 4 color modes You cannot print if any of the slots are empty White and metallic silver installed in the printer should be t...

Page 146: ...splayed Print head life varies with operating conditions Base the decision to replace the print head on the quality of the print results Contact your dealer or EPSON Support for information on replacing components Component status can be printed by selecting Print Status Sheet in the setup menu See The Printer Status Menu on page 161 Note The message might not be displayed depending on your area ...

Page 147: ...List The following items and parameters can be set and executed in the Menu See the reference pages for more details on each item Items or values marked with a superscript 1 apply to the S70670 and S50670 items marked with a superscript 2 apply only to the S50670 items marked with a superscript 3 are not supported on the S70670 ...

Page 148: ...nks 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 Auto Dual Head 1 Manual Uni D Manual Bi D Manual Dual Head 1 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 Auto Manual Platen ...

Page 149: ...rgin Left 3 to 25 mm 0 12 to 1 00 inch 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 Head Strike Warning2 Warning Options On Off Warning Level Options 1 to 5 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 Cleanin...

Page 150: ...el See The Ink Level Menu on page 160 Print Logs See The Print Logs Menu on page 161 Print Job Log Sheet Print Show Total Prints XXXXXXm2 XXXXXX ft2 Printer Status See ThePrinterStatus Menu on page 161 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 See The Network Setup Menu ...

Page 151: ... 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 163 Yes No Menu Item Parameter ...

Page 152: ...media used during printing Off Length 5 0 to 99 5 m 15 to 300 ft Enter a value for overall roll length between 5 0 and 99 5 m 15 to 300 ft You can set in 0 5m 1ft increments Remaining Alert 1 to 15 m 4 to 50 ft An alert will be displayed if the amount of media remaining reaches this length Choose from values between 1 and 15 m 4 and 50 ft You can set in 0 5m 1ft increments Print Remaining Length P...

Page 153: ...pattern is printed See Head Alignment on page 96 In manual adjustment you need to check the pattern and enter the optimum adjustment value for alignment See Correcting Print Misalignment Head Alignment on page 101 Auto Bi D Auto Dual Head 1 Manual Uni D Manual Bi D Manual Dual head 1 Roll Type Printable Side Out Choose Printable Side Out or Printable Side In according to how the media is rolled Pr...

Page 154: ...103 Manual Platen Gap 1 5 Choose the platen gap the distance between the print head and the media The default setting of 1 5 is recommended in most situations Choose 2 0 if printout is scratched or smudged Select 2 5 only if print results are still smudged when 2 0 is selected Choosing a larger gap than required may result in ink stains inside the printer reduced print quality or shorter product l...

Page 155: ...the additional print drying system will turn off with the heaters when the Heat Off Timer expires The additional print drying system will turn back on when the heaters resume operation See Printer Setup Menu on page 156 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...

Page 156: ... page Off Media Tension 0 to 40 Increase tension if creases appear in the media during printing The higher the value the greater the tension 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 slower the speed Parameter Explanation Print Print the contents of media setting banks 1 to 30 Item Parameter Explanation ...

Page 157: ...ith 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 Head Strike Warning2 Warning Options Off Choose whether the printer automatically detects On or does not automatically detect Off the media lif...

Page 158: ...printer prints a nozzle test pattern never Off or once every 1 to 10 pages Periodic test patterns will not be printed while Off is selected To print a test pattern at the top of every 1 to 10 pages select an option between 1 and 10 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 1 to 10 ...

Page 159: ...ed can be determined by printing a nozzle check pattern as part of a nozzle clog test See Checking for clogged nozzles on page 114 and Head Mode Adjustment on page 117 Head 1 Head 2 Restore Settings Yes Select Yes to restore all items in the Printer Setup menu to their default settings No Item Parameter Explanation Nozzle Check Print A nozzle pattern will be printed Inspect the pattern visually an...

Page 160: ...8 S30670 4 Selected array only 2 Select All Nozzles only if the printer has not been used for an extended period See Options and Consumable Products on page 176 Head1 All Nozzles1 Head2 All Nozzles1 All Nozzles Head Maintenance Head Movement Position the print head for maintenance Perform such maintenance as cleaning the wiper caps and the area around print head only after using this option to pos...

Page 161: ...ment parts Use this option to view a variety of information about the printer on a single sheet and help schedule the periodic replacement of parts myEpsonPrinter Status Not Started Disabled 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 D...

Page 162: ... provided by the clock is used when printing logs and status sheets Language Japanese Select 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 length used in the control panel display and when printing test patterns ft in Unit Temperature C Choose the temperature units used in the control p...

Page 163: ...ng the Control Panel Menu 163 The Reset All Settings 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 ...

Page 164: ...ink cartridge See Options and Consumable Products on page 176 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 installed software RIP is compatible with the printer Unit Matchi...

Page 165: ... the printer is exposed to direct sunlight or interference from other ambient light sources shade the printer from these sources Is 2 5 is selected for Platen Gap in the setup menu The above options are not available when 2 5 is selected for Platen Gap Are the nozzles clogged auto head alignment auto feed adjustment Perform head cleaning See Head Cleaning on page 119 If this error is displayed und...

Page 166: ...X Power off and then on If this doesn t work note the code and call for service A call for service occurs when The power cable is not connected securely An error that cannot be cleared occurs When a call for service has occurred the printer automatically stops printing Turn off the printer disconnect the power cable from the outlet and from the AC inlet on the printer and then reconnect Turn on th...

Page 167: ...ter and the computer See Specifications Table on page 180 o Is the interface cable connected directly to the computer If you use a printer switching device or extension cable between the printer and the computer you may not able to print depending on the their combinations Connect the printer and the computer directly with the interface cable and check if you can print normally o When using a USB ...

Page 168: ...rm the printer operation Print a test pattern Test patterns can be printed without connecting the printer to a computer and hence can be used to check printer function and status See Checking for clogged nozzles on page 114 Refer to the following section for information on what to do if the pattern does not print correctly o Is the message Motor Self Adjustment displayed on the control panel s scr...

Page 169: ...ridge before the date printed on the package or within six months of opening whichever is sooner o Are the heaters at the correct temperature Raise the temperature if the print results are blurred or smudged or the ink clots Note however that raising the temperature too high can cause the media to shrink wrinkle or deteriorate In addition the heaters may require some time to reach the desired temp...

Page 170: ...ed for Media Size Check in the setup menu Choose On for Media Size Check in the setup menu See Printer Setup Menu on page 156 o Is the print head misaligned in bidirectional printing With bidirectional printing the print head prints while moving left and right If the print head is misaligned ruled lines may be misaligned accordingly If vertical ruled lines are misaligned with bidirectional printin...

Page 171: ...edia If these options are not correctly adjusted for the current media the media may be creased or torn during printing See Media Tension on page 99 and Feed Speed on page 99 o Are the heaters set too high Adjust heater temperature to suit the media o Try selecting Off for Tension Measurement in the setup menus Automatic tensioning may fail to maintain some types of media at the appropriate tensio...

Page 172: ...ia 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 that can be used o Is Media Suction set too high Reduce Media Suction See Media Suction on page 97 o Is Off sele...

Page 173: ...n off unplug both power cables 3 Remove the media holding plates if installed cCaution Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when opening or closing the front cover Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury 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 ...

Page 174: ...edia to the cutter groove and use a cutter to remove torn or creased portions 7 Manually rewind the cut media 8 Remove any media that remains inside the printer 9 Turn the printer on Important Move the print head only after removing the media holding plates Contact with deformed media holding plates could damage the print head ...

Page 175: ...ters turn off automatically can be selected using the Heat Off Timer option in the setup menu See Printer Setup Menu on page 156 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 An additional print drying system is included with the S50670 o Is the printer in sleep mode The printer enters sleep...

Page 176: ...ayed and use of non genuine ink is recorded for possible use in service support See How to replace on page 143 Cyan T715200 Magenta T715300 Yellow T715400 Light Cyan T715500 Light Magenta T715600 Light Black T715700 Orange T715800 White T715A00 Metallic Silver T715B00 S50670 Ink cartridges Black T689100 Cyan T689200 Magenta T689300 Yellow T689400 White T715A00 S30670 Ink cartridges Black T689100 C...

Page 177: ... C890751 Uses a fan to blow air over the media and assist drying included with the S50670 See The Media Setup Menu on page 152 Heavy Roll Media System C12C890761 A media feeding unit and auto take up reel for heavy rolls up to 80 kg or 176 4 lb Important Do not use media that is wrinkled scuffed torn or dirty Note Ink layering is not available with some media types such as banner and canvas Standa...

Page 178: ...ter is off 2 Remove the waste ink bottle See Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle on page 134 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 cCaution Do not tilt the product more than 10 degrees forward or back while moving it Failu...

Page 179: ...orm a nozzle check to check for clogged nozzles See Checking for clogged nozzles on page 114 4 Perform Head Alignment and check print quality See Head Alignment on page 96 Transport Before transporting the printer contact EPSON Support System Requirements Consult the documentation for your software RIP Important Use the casters on the dedicated printer stand to move the printer indoors a short dis...

Page 180: ...B for Network Interface Hi Speed USB Compatible with the USB 2 0 Specification 100BASE TX 1000Base T 1 Rated voltage 1 2 3 2 AC 100 to 120V AC 200 to 240V Rated frequency 1 2 3 2 50 to 60Hz Rated current 1 2 10A AC 100 to 120V 5A AC 200 to 240V Rated current 3 2 1A AC 100 to 120V 0 5A AC 200 to 240V Power consumption S70670 total for numbers 1 and 2 Printing Approx 800 W Ready mode Approx 580 W Sl...

Page 181: ...prox 219 kg 482 8 lb Ink Specifications Type Special ink cartridges Pigment ink S70670 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow White Metallic Silver Light Black Orange Light Cyan Light Magenta S50670 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow White S30670 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Use by date See the date printed on the package at normal temperature Print quality guarantee expiry Six months from date package containing ink cart...

Page 182: ...is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Safety...

Page 183: ...of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Ce...

Page 184: ...ted Warranty Plan information that came with your printer You ll also need your printer serial number and proof of purchase Visit Epson s U S support website www epson com support or Canadian website www epson ca support and select your product for solutions to common problems You can download drivers firmware and documentation get FAQs and troubleshooting advice or e mail Epson with your question...

Page 185: ...s 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 t...

Page 186: ...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 187: ...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 188: ...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 189: ...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 190: ...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 191: ...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 192: ...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 193: ...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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