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User’s Guide

NPD4829-01 EN

Summary of Contents for SureColor SC-F7000

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Page 2: ...son 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 SeikoEpsonCorporationshallnotbeheldliableforanydamageresultingfromelectromagneticinterferencethatoccursfromtheuseofanyinterfacecables other than those designated as...

Page 3: ...the Take up Roll 40 Before Printing 42 Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media Print Media Settings 42 Parameters Stored in Media Setting Banks 42 Saving Settings 43 Correcting Print Misalignment Head Alignment 45 Feed Adjustment 46 Using a Test Pattern 47 Performing Feed Adjustment During Printing 48 Printable area 48 Maintenance Daily Maintenance 50 Cleaning the Platen Pressure Rollers and...

Page 4: ...ds and Approvals 89 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 90 Contacting Epson Support 90 Before Contacting Epson 90 Help for Users in North America 91 Help for Users in Europe 91 Help for Users in Australia 91 Help for Users in Singapore 92 Help for Users in Thailand 92 Help for Users in Vietnam 92 Help for Users in Indonesia 92 Help for Users in Hong Kong 93 Help for Users in Malaysia 93 H...

Page 5: ...ged or frayed power cord If you use an extension cord with this product make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into theextension cord doesnot exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating If you plan to use the printer in Germany observe the following To provide ad...

Page 6: ...be followed to avoid serious bodily injury Caution Cautions must be followed to avoid bodily injury cImportant Important must be followed to avoid damage to this product Note Notes contain useful or additional information on the operation of this product Illustrations The illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual objects they are intended to represent Operating System Versio...

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

Page 8: ...er keep it securely in place during use L Waste ink bottle Waste ink collects in this bottle Replace with a new waste ink bottle when the level approaches the line M 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 N Ink tank Holds ink used for printing O Slider U Slider on page 10 P Lock lever Raise the lock ...

Page 9: ...lever to release the media prior to removal W Alert lamp This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs On Flashing Anerroroccurred thetypeoferrorisindicatedbyhowthelamplightsorflashes Checkthecontents of the error on the control panel s screen Off No error X Control panel U Control panel on page 14 Y Front cover Open when loading media cleaning the inside of the printer or removing jammed media...

Page 10: ... chip This is included with the ink pack LAN port A RJ 45 connector Connects the LAN cable Use a shielded twisted pair cable category 5 or higher B Data lamp orange Indicates the network connection status and data receive status by flashing and or turning on On Connected Flashing Receiving data C Status lamp green red The color indicates the network connection speed Red 100Base TX Green 1000Base T...

Page 11: ...t the media riding up and keeps fuzz on the cut edge of the media from touching the print head Position the plates at either side of the media before printing U Loading Media on page 23 C Cutter groove Pass the blade of a cutter available in the market down this groove to cut media D Pressure rollers These rollers press down on the media during printing U Cleaning the Platen Pressure Rollers and M...

Page 12: ... the print head nozzles It is a consumable cleaning or replacement may be required depending on the status U How to Clean on page 53 U Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner on page 59 Back A Drive switch The drive switch is used to feed the media during loading and to rewind the media for replacement B Roll holder Place media on these holders There are two holders one on the left and one on the ri...

Page 13: ... one on the left and one on the right E Loading guide Media is loaded along this guide F Roll support Restmediaonthesesupportsbeforeplacingitontherollholders Therearetwosupports oneontheleftandoneon the right G Handle After placing media on the right roll holder rotate the handle to press the holder and apply pressure to the roll core SC F7000 Series User s Guide Introduction 13 ...

Page 14: ...o position the cursor when performing such tasks as entering a Setting Name or IP Address in the setup menu H u d buttons media feed buttons When media is loaded you can press the d button to feed the media and the u button to rewind Keep the d button pressed to feed the media up to 103 cm Keep the u button pressed to rewind the media up to 25 cm Note that when the u button is used to rewind the m...

Page 15: ...error messages U When a Message is Displayed on page 78 B Media info From left to right this display shows the selected media platen gap media width and media remaining If a media setting bank number created with this printer is selected as the print media the number from 1 to 30 will be displayed When RIP Settings is selected 0 will be displayed The selected platen gap is shown as follows 1 5 2 0...

Page 16: ...ith external diameters of 300 mm Auto Take up Reel Unit Comes Standard The auto take up reel unit automatically takes up printed media cleanly with no wrinkles This is useful when printing large amounts or when performing continuous overnight printing High capacity ink tank included The printer includes a high capcity ink tank for high productivity We also offer 1000 ml high capacity ink packsfor ...

Page 17: ...space clear of any other objects so that paper ejection and consumable replacement are not obstructed See the Specifications Table for the external dimensions of the printer U Specifications Table on page 88 Notes when using the printer Note the following points when using this printer to avoid breakdowns malfunctions and print quality decline When using the printer observe the operating temperatu...

Page 18: ...nd other maintenance required to keep the print head in working order Noteswhennotusingtheprinter If you are not using it note the following points when storing the printer If it is not stored correctly you may not be able to print properly the next time it is used If you do not print for a long time the print head nozzlesmaybecomeclogged Turntheprinteronat leastonceevery twoweekstoprevent theprin...

Page 19: ...Refill the ink tank as soon as possible after opening the ink pack Do not place any objects on top of the ink tank Handling Media Note the following when handling or storing media Media that are in poor condition will not produce good quality prints Be sure to read the documentation provided with each type of media Notes on Handling Do not fold the media or damage the printable surface Do not touc...

Page 20: ... Topreventdiscoloration displayandstoreprintsas instructed in the documentation supplied with the media SC F7000 Series User s Guide Introduction 20 ...

Page 21: ...LFP Remote Panel 2 on page 22 U Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 on page 22 Epson Driver and Utilities Installs the Epson communications driver EPSON SC F7000 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 communica...

Page 22: ... Enter the administrator password when prompted and then proceed with the remainder of the operation Exit any other applications that may be running This section describes how to uninstall EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 and the Epson communications driver A Turn off the printer and unplug the interface cable B Go to the Control Panel and click Uninstall a program from the Programs category C Select the ...

Page 23: ...nting The pressurerollersmaycreasemedialeftintheprinter The media may also become wavy or curled causing jams or resulting in the media coming into contact with the print head Note For information on the media that can be used in the printer see U Supported Media on page 86 When the Standard Media Feeding Unit Is Installed This section describes how to load media when the standard media feeding un...

Page 24: ... is rolled RollType defaults to PrintableSideOut Be sure to select Printable Side In after loading media rolled printable side in For more information see U Roll Type on page 44 D Raise the lift lever on the left side of the printer to lift the media into position then firmly insert the roll holder If the roll of media has the outer diameter which is less than 140 mm lift it up by your hands and s...

Page 25: ...o the roll holder as described in Step 4 G Tightentherollholderscrewtofixtherollholder in place H Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted cImportant Once part A is hidden do not turn the handle anyfurther Failuretoobservethisprecaution could damage the roll holder I Raise the media loading lever J Pull out the media and insert it into the printer SC F7000 Series ...

Page 26: ...oading processif the left edge ofthe media is not within the guides Do not attempt to reposition the roll holders while they are inserted in the media L Go to the front of the printer and open the front cover M Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever N Pullthe media straight forwarduntiltheedge has past the label on the bottom side of the eject guide Keep the right edge of t...

Page 27: ... past the cutter groove on the pressure roller side If the leading edge of the media is curled stop rewinding before the media reaches the inner side of the front cover P Attach the media holding plates at either side of the media First position the plates so that the edges of the media are in the centers of the round holes Next adjustthepositionuntilthewhitelineisvisiblein the square window and p...

Page 28: ...t follows assumes that a lifter is used The following types of lifter can be used Fork or platform thickness 28 mm or less Forkorplatform canbelowered toapprox 190mm from the floor Caution Because the media is heavy it should not be carried by one person When loading or removing the media use at least two persons Using a lifter is recommended when handling a media that is 40 kg or heavier A Turn o...

Page 29: ...lts to PrintableSideOut Be sure to select Printable Side In after loading media rolled printable side in For more information see U Roll Type on page 44 D Align the media and the roll holders Raiseorlowerthelifteruntilthemediarollcoreis level with the roll holders E Fully insert the left roll holder Next tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place F Fullyinserttherightrollholder ...

Page 30: ...inter 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 K Insert the media past the pressure rollers and lower the media loading lever to hold it in place Confirm that the left edge of the media passes over the center of the square in the label on the loading guide cImportant Perform Steps 11 to 3 i...

Page 31: ...ttom side of the eject guide Keep the right edge of the media parallel with the scale markings on the two labels on the eject guide O Lower the media loading lever to hold the media in place To print immediately proceed to Step 16 For information on loading the media into the auto take up reel unit see U Using the Auto Take up Reel Unit on page 35 SC F7000 Series User s Guide Basic Operations 31 ...

Page 32: ...push the plates down to lock them in place and keep them from lifting cImportant Do not use the media holding plates with media that is more than 0 4 mm 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 Donotusethe mediaholdingplates if the sidesoftheprintedmediaaresmudgedor torn Lea...

Page 33: ...rint at current 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 B Select the items you want to change and press the Z button C Select the desired option and press the Z button D Press the y button to display the dialog shown in Step 2 and then press the y butt...

Page 34: ... and press the Z button C Select Print Remaining Length and press the Z button D Press the Z button to print the amount of media remaining Cutting Media Use a cutter available in the market to cut the media when printing is complete This section described how to use a cutter to cut the media Caution When cutting media be careful not to cut your fingers or hands with the cutter or other blades Butt...

Page 35: ...emediafromtherollholders To removethemedia reversethestepsyoufollowedtoload it Using the Auto Take up Reel Unit Media Loading and Take Up The auto take up reel unit automatically takes up media as it is printed improving the efficiency of unmanned operation The auto take up reel unit for this printer can take up media in either of the following directions Counterclockwise Clockwise Counterclockwis...

Page 36: ...rrectly press the d button to feed the media as far as the auto take up reel unit roll core holder B Loosen the roll core holder locking screws and adjust the roll core holders so that the gap between the two is wider than the media Center the roll supports between the roll holders C Align the right roll core holder with the right edge of the media and tighten the locking screw D Insert the roll c...

Page 37: ... up roll core in the center and then at the left and right edges Whenattachingontheleftandright attachusing tape while pulling the media straight down B Press the d button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single wrap around the roll core C Flip the Auto switch to Off and press the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core cImportant Confirm that edges of media tak...

Page 38: ...e repeat from Step 1 Note Asshownintheillustration below youcanconfirm differences in tension by lightly tapping on both edges of the media G Press the d button to feed the media until the take up roll core begins to turn cImportant The auto take up reel unit will not function if the tensioner is raised Clockwise Take Up A Attach the media to the take up roll core Tape the media to the take up rol...

Page 39: ...the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core cImportant Confirm that edges of media taken up on the roll core are not misaligned If the edges are misaligned the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly When the edges are misaligned press the Manual switch to the side rewind the media remove the tape and then repeat from Step 1 D Flip the Auto switch to SC F7000 Series Us...

Page 40: ...e using the installed auto take up reel unit or the optional auto take up reel unit for heavy media Follow the steps below when using the standard auto take up reel unit When the Heavy Roll Auto Take up Reel Unit is installed U Using the Optional Heavy Roll Auto Take up Reel Unit on page 41 When the Standard Auto Take up Reel Unit Is Installed This section describes how to remove media from the ta...

Page 41: ...ng a lifter The following types of lifter can be used Fork or platform thickness 28 mm or less Forkorplatformcanbelowered toapprox 190mm from the floor Caution Because the media is heavy it should not be carried by one person When loading or removing the media use at least two persons Using a lifter is recommended when handling a media that is 40 kg or heavier Follow the instructions in the manual...

Page 42: ...for clogged nozzles on page 51 Head Cleaning U Head Cleaning on page 51 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 med...

Page 43: ...splayed press the r button to select the next entry position Mistakes can be erased by pressing the l button to delete the previous character and move the cursor back one spot C After entering the name press the Z button Feed Adjustment FeedAdjustmentisusedtocorrectbanding horizontal banding lines or strips of uneven color For Feed Adjustment the user visually inspects print results and enters the...

Page 44: ... lowered A Usethed ubuttonstoselectMediaSuctionand press the Z button B Use the d u buttons to choose a value C Select the desired option and press the Z button D Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu Head Movement Choose the range in which the print head moves during printing A Use the d u buttons to select Head Movement and press the Z button B Use the d u buttons to select...

Page 45: ...value C Select the desired option and press the Z button D Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu Exiting the Menus Press W to exit the menus Correcting Print Misalignment Head Alignment Given that there is a slight gap between the print head and the media the landing sites for the different colors of ink may be affected by humidity temperature inertial forces imparted by the ...

Page 46: ...e pattern number 2 1 C1 2 3 I When C1 is displayed in the control panel use thed ubuttonstoselectthenumberrecordedin Step 8 and press the Z button J Select the numbers for all colors and press Z K The media setup menu will be displayed when you enter the pattern number for the last color Feed Adjustment FeedAdjustmentisusedtocorrectbanding horizontal banding lines or strips of uneven color Two met...

Page 47: ...ess the Z button twice The longer the pattern the more accurate the adjustment H 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 I Measure the distance between the symbols Record either the distance between the two center symbols or the average of the distances between the left center and right s...

Page 48: ...value is erased when The media loading lever is raised The printer is turned off Changes are made to Feed Adjustment in the Media Setup menu Printable area The gray area in the illustration below shows the printable area The arrow indicates the feed direction The positions of items A to B are as follows A right edge of media Varies with the option selected for Media Size Check On selected for Medi...

Page 49: ...sition and SideMargin Right inthe setup menu Thedefault valueis5 mm ChooseaPrintStartPositionorSideMargin Right over10 mm when using media holding plates 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 will not be printed to the full width of the me...

Page 50: ...Clean them thoroughly cImportant Continued use with lint dust or ink adhering to these surfaces could damage the print head or clog the nozzles A Makesure the printer isturnedoffand thescreen has turned off and then unplug the power cable from the outlet B Leave the printer for a minute C Open the front cover D Raise the media loading lever E Clean the pressure rollers Remove particles of paper an...

Page 51: ...the button The Maintenance menu will be displayed B Select Nozzle Check and press the Z button C 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 U Cutting Media on page 34 Note To rewind the media press u Stop rewinding before the media is past the cutter groove on the press...

Page 52: ...rvals of 1 to 10 pages U Printer Setup Menu on page 73 This section explains how to clean the head if you find that the nozzles are clogged on printing a test pattern Buttons that are used in the following settings A Pressing the button when the printer is ready displays the Maintenance menu Pressing the button when printing is paused takes you to Step 3 B Usethed ubuttonstoselectCleaningandpress ...

Page 53: ... head Metal or plastic PP PE tray available in the market Used cleaning sticks wiper and wiper cleaner taken from the printer can be placed here Notes on Cleaning Remove the media from the printer before proceeding Complete the task within 10 minutes to prevent the print head drying out A buzzer will sound after 10 minutes Never touch the belts circuit boards or any parts that do not require clean...

Page 54: ... displayed B Use the d u buttons to select Head Maintenance and press the Z button C PresstheZbuttontomovetheprintheadtothe cleaning position D Open the maintenance covers at each end Cleaning Around the Print Head Inspect the area around the print head and remove any ink stains as described below A Use a cleaning stick to wipe the areas of the print head shown in the illustration cImportant Be su...

Page 55: ...with your hands or clean room wiper Failure to observe this precaution could affect print quality Cleaning Wiper and Caps A Clean the front and back of the wiper with a cleaning stick If the attachment points do not require cleaning clean the wiper as shown below and proceed to Step 7 If there is ink on the attachment points remove the wiper for cleaning Proceed to Step 2 B Remove the wiper Holdin...

Page 56: ...lace on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click G Cleantheareaaroundtheoutsideofthecapswith a cleaning stick cImportant Donottouchtheinsidesofthecaps Failureto observe this precaution could deform the affected parts Cleaning the Wiper Rail cImportant Neglecting to clean the wiper rail can impair the performance of the wiper causing product malfunction SC F7000 Series User s Guid...

Page 57: ...he attachment point and press down until you hear a click E Close both maintenancecovers andpress the Z button Themenuswillclosewhentheprintheadreturns to its normal position Disposing of Waste Ink When to Dispose of Waste Ink Be sure to replace the waste ink bottle when the following message is displayed in the control panel Prepare empty waste ink bottle Replace waste ink bottle and press Z Leav...

Page 58: ...the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS to the industrial waste disposer You can download it at your local Epson Web site The printer tracks waste ink and displays a message when the counter reaches the warning level Reset the waste ink counter after replacing the waste ink bottle Note If you replace the waste ink bottle before being prompted by a message in the control panel reset the waste ink count...

Page 59: ...ons that are used in the following settings A Confirm that the printer is on and press The Maintenance menu will be displayed B Use the d u buttons to select Head Maintenance and press the Z button C PresstheZbuttontomovetheprintheadtothe cleaning position D Open the right maintenance cover E Remove the wiper cleaner Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer F Insert a new wiper clea...

Page 60: ...on the wiping part of the wiper Place on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click I Press the Z button when the replacement procedure is complete J Close the maintenance cover and press the Z button K Themenuswillclosewhentheprintheadreturns to its normal position SC F7000 Series User s Guide Maintenance 60 ...

Page 61: ...Store ink packs in a location out of reach of children Wear protective eyewear and gloves when refilling ink Be sure to read the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS before using ink packs You can download it at your local Epson Web site Shouldink contact your skin or enteryour eyes or mouth immediately take the following actions If fluid adheres to your skin immediately wash it off using large volumes...

Page 62: ...nk 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 mixed the ink in the ink tank cause the ink tank to malfunction Theinktankreplacementintervaldependson the usage environm...

Page 63: ...ert it then lower the lock lever cImportant Do not push the slider in with too much force Failure to observe this precaution could damage the printer G Shake the new ink pack as shown in the illustration horizontally for approximately 5 cm left and right for 5 seconds approximately 15 times H Open the slider ink inlet cover I Remove the ink inlet cap from the ink tank SC F7000 Series User s Guide ...

Page 64: ...not use the ink in an ink pack to refill multiple different ink tanks This can cause messages from the remaining ink warning system to not be displayed properly L Put the ink inlet cap back on the ink tank M 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 w...

Page 65: ...wing parts need to be replaced depends on the conditions of use Print head Carriage encoder 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 print results SC F7000 Series User s Guide Maintenance 65 ...

Page 66: ...Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The menus are used as shown below SC F7000 Series User s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu 66 ...

Page 67: ...tly 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 Uni D Manual Bi D Roll Type Printable Side Out Printable Side In Tension Measurement Periodic...

Page 68: ...o 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 Print Nozzle Pattern Off 1 to 10 pages Periodical Cleaning Light Off 1 to 240 hours Medium Heavy Power Cleaning Cycle Off 1 to 10 pages Sleep Mode 15 to 240 minutes Restore Settings Yes No Maintenance U The Maintenance Menu on page 75 Nozzle Check Pri...

Page 69: ...IP 000 000 000 000 255 255 255 255 SM 000 000 000 000 255 255 255 255 DG 000 000 000 000 255 255 255 255 Print Status Sheet Print Restore Settings Yes No Preference U The Preference Menu on page 76 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 Alert Sound Setting On Off Alert Lamp Setting On Off Rese...

Page 70: ... 4and50ft Youcansetin 0 5 m 1 ft increments Print Remaining Length Print Use Print RemainingLength to print the amount of media remaining on the current roll before replacing it with another type of media You can then enter this number as the media the length the next time the roll is used Select Media Parameter Explanation RIP Settings Choose the media settings used for printing If RIP Settings i...

Page 71: ...er automatically monitor and adjust media tension during printing for optimal results Off to disable automatic tension adjustment Periodically is recommended in most circumstances The printer may however be unable to adjust tension appropriately for some media resulting in excessive slack or other maladjustments that cause printing problems in which case you should select Off Note however that Off...

Page 72: ... and 10 0 seconds The time needed for theinktodryvarieswithinkdensityandthemediaused Iftheinkblurson the media set a longer time for drying the ink Increasing the drying time increases the time needed to print Media Suction 0 to 10 Suction is required to maintain the correct distance between the media and the print head the amount needed varies with the type of media Excessivesuctioncanincreasethe...

Page 73: ...very Page Off Media Tension 0 to 40 Increasetensionifcreasesappearinthemediaduringprinting Thehigher the value the greater the tension The manufacturer default set values will change as follows depending on the Tension Measurement setting Periodically Every Page Level 15 Off Level 25 Feed Speed 1 to 2 Choose a slower feed speed if thin media is creased or torn or sticks together during printing Th...

Page 74: ... Nozzle Pattern Off Choose the frequency with which the printer prints a nozzle test pattern never Off or once every 1 to 10 pages Periodic test patterns will not be printed while Offis selected To print a test pattern at the top ofevery 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 ...

Page 75: ...dium and Execute Heavy Select Execute Light first If the problem persists after you have used Execute Light choose Execute Medium IftheproblempersistsafteryouhaveusedExecute Medium choose Execute Heavy U Head Cleaning on page 51 Selected Nozzles Execute Light Execute Medium Execute Heavy Head Maintenance Move Head Position the print head for maintenance Perform such maintenance as cleaning the wip...

Page 76: ...s are obtained automatically Auto using DHCP or manually Panel If Panel is selected enter an IP address subnet mask and default gateway address Contact your system administrator for detailed information Panel IP XXX XXX XXX XXX SM XXX XXX XXX XXX DG XXX XXX XXX XXX Print Status Sheet Print Use Network Setup to print the current network status Use this information for a complete overview of network...

Page 77: ...in Alert Sound Setting On Enable On or disable Off the buzzer that sounds when an error occurs If the Z button is pressed when the warning buzzer is sounding the sound stops Off Alert Lamp Setting On Enable On ordisable Off thealertlampthatlightswhenanerror occurs Off The Reset All Settings Menu Parameter Explanation Yes Select Yes to reset all settings in the Preference menu except Date And Time ...

Page 78: ...g Ink Packs and Ink Tanks on page 19 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 Matching Error Check combination of Media Feeding Unit and Auto Take up Reel Unit Then restart printer Thestandardmediafeedingunitisusedonlywiththestandardautotake upreelunit the heavy roll media feeding unit only wit...

Page 79: ...ler or Epson Support and tell them the maintenance request code You cannot clear the maintenance request until the part is replaced A service call occurs if you continue to use the printer Call For Service XXXX Error XXXX Power off and then on If this doesn t work note the code and call for service A call for service occurs when The power cable is not connected securely An error that cannot be cle...

Page 80: ...rectly Make sure the USB hub is recognized correctly on the computer If it has disconnect the USB hub from the computer and connect the computer directly to the printer AsktheUSBhubmanufactureraboutUSBhub operation You cannot print under the network environment o Are the network settings correct Ask your network administrator for the network settings o Connect the printer directly to the computer ...

Page 81: ... Theprintqualitydeclineswhenanoldinkpackisused Use a new ink pack Use all the ink in the ink pack before the date printed on ink pack o Are media settings correct Confirm that the media settings in the software RIP or on the printer match the media actually in use o Is Data Width selected for Head Movement Selecting Data Width for Head Movement in the setup menu increases print speed but may sligh...

Page 82: ...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 U Maintenance Around the Print Head on page 53 o Istheprintheadscuffingtheprintedsurface Smear caused by the print head scuffing the media can be prevented by adjusting the Platen Gap to suit the media It ...

Page 83: ...ll not turn off unplug the power cable C Remove the media holding plates if installed cImportant Cease use of the printer if the media holding plates are deformed Continued use could damage the pressure rollers or print head Contact your dealer or Epson Support D If the print head is over the media move it away from the jam cImportant Move the print head only after removing the media holding plate...

Page 84: ...t properly when printing resumes Turningtheprinteronautomaticallycapsthe print head Reload the media and resume printing U Loading Media on page 23 Others The control panel display keeps turning off o Is the printer in sleep mode Press the P button on the control panel to return to the normal state The time before the printer enters sleepmodecanbeselectedinthePrinterSetupmenu U Printer Setup Menu ...

Page 85: ...ered by Epson s warranties and under certain circumstances may cause erratic printer behavior Information about non genuine chip unit status may not be displayed and use of non genuine ink is recorded for possible use in service support U Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills on page 61 Cyan T7412 Magenta T7413 Yellow T7414 SC F7080 Ink packs Black T7421 Cyan T7422 Magenta T7423 Yellow T7424 Other...

Page 86: ...300 to 1626 mm 64 inches Media thickness Up to 1 mm Roll weight Up to 80 kg Moving and Transporting the Printer This section describes how to move and transport the product Moving the Printer This section assumes that the product is being moved to another location on the same floor without traversing stairs ramps or lifts See below for information on moving the printer between floors to another bu...

Page 87: ...ve Setup Aftermovingtheprinter followthestepsbelowtoready it for use A Check that the new location is appropriate U Setup Guide B Plug in the power cables and turn the printer on U Setup Guide C Perform a nozzle check to check for clogged nozzles U Checking for clogged nozzles on page 51 D Perform Head Alignment and check print quality U Head Alignment on page 44 Transport Before transporting the ...

Page 88: ... withinamonthat40 C 104 F Storage after unpacking 20 to 40 C 4 to 104 F within a month at 40 C 104 F Humidity Operating 20to80 40to60 recommended without condensation Storage before and after unpacking 5 to 85 without condensation Printer Specifications Operating Temperature Humidity Range Dimension Storage minimum dimensions 2620 W 915 D 1311 H mm Maximum dimensions 2620 W 1259 D 1650 H mm Weight...

Page 89: ... C22 2 No 60950 1 Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EN 60950 1 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B Class A CAN CSA CEI IEC CISPR 22 Class A AS NZS CISPR 22 Class A EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN 55022 Class A EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 Warning This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures SC...

Page 90: ...atingproperly andyou cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation contact Epson support services for assistance If Epson support foryourareaisnotlistedbelow contactthedealerwhere you purchased your product Epson support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information Product serial number Theserialnumberlabelisus...

Page 91: ...epsonstore com U S sales or http www epson ca Canadian sales Help for Users in Europe Check your Pan European Warranty Document for information on how to contact Epson support Help for Users in Australia Epson Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of customer service In addition to your product documentation we provide the following sources for obtaining information Your Dealer Don t f...

Page 92: ...services are World Wide Web http www epson co th Information on product specifications drivers for download Frequently Asked Questions FAQ and e mail are available Epson Hotline Phone 66 2685 9899 Our Hotline team can help you with the following over the phone Sales enquiries and product information Product usage questions or problems Enquiries on repair service and warranty Help for Users in Viet...

Page 93: ...n Product information Answers to Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Latest versions of Epson product drivers Users can access our World Wide Web home page at http www epson com hk Technical Support Hotline You can also contact our technical staff at the following telephone and fax numbers Phone 852 2827 8911 Fax 852 2827 4383 Help for Users in Malaysia Contacts for information support and services ar...

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