Epson C110, C120 User Manual

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ChromaBlast

Getting Started Guide

For EPSON Stylus

v1.0

C120/C110

Revision 4/2008

Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C120/C110

ChromaBlastTM

Getting Started Guide

for the

EPSON Stylus

C120/C110

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IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY:

This product is for commercial use only.

This Process License Agreement ("PLA") is a legal agreement between you and Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ("Sawgrass"). By installing the ChromaBlast™ cartridge in your printer, or otherwise using the Sawgrass ChromaBlast If you do not agree to the terms of this PLA, Sawgrass is unwilling to license the process of using the ChromaBlast™ ink to you. In such event, you may not use the ChromaBlast

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ink, you agree to be bound by the terms of this PLA.

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ink, and you

should promptly contact your supplier for instructions on return of the unopened package. The process of using ChromaBlast

provide a complete list of the relevant patents upon request. The use of the ChromaBlast

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ink to

practice the patented process is permitted by this license.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE This PLA grants you the following rights: You may install and use the ChromaBlast practice the printing process described in U.S. Patent No. 6,341,856 (“Sawgrass Process”). The use of any ink, dye or pigment to practice the Sawgrass Process, other than a ChromaBlast

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IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY:

This product is for commercial use only.

This Process License Agreement ("PLA") is a legal agreement between you and Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ("Sawgrass"). By installing the ChromaBlast™ media in your printer, or otherwise using the Sawgrass ChromaBlast™ media, you agree to be bound by the terms of this PLA. If you do not agree to the terms of this PLA, Sawgrass is unwilling to license the process of using the ChromaBlast™ media to you. In such event, you may not use the ChromaBlast™ media, and you should promptly contact your supplier for instructions on return of the unopened package.

The process of using ChromaBlast™ media is protected by U.S. and foreign patents. Sawgrass will provide a complete list of the relevant patents upon request. The use of the ChromaBlast™ media to practice the patented process is permitted by this license.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE This PLA grants you the following rights: You may use the ChromaBlast™ media packaged herewith with your ChromaBlast™ ink in your Epson printer to practice the printing process described in U.S. Patent No. 6,341,856 (“Sawgrass Process”). The use of any ink, dye or pigment and media combination to practice the Sawgrass Process, other than ChromaBlast™ ink and ChromaBlast™ media purchased from Sawgrass or its authorized distributor accompanied by a PLA, is not a licensed use of the Sawgrass Process. No rights to use the Sawgrass Process, except those specified herein, are granted, and no rights to use any other process, product, software or hardware developed or sold by Sawgrass are granted or implied hereby.

2. LIMITATIONS ON REVERSE ENGINEERING You agree that you will not attempt to reverse engineer, reproduce or deformulate the ChromaBlast™ media or ink.

3. PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS Sawgrass owns multiple U.S. and foreign patents which may apply to the Sawgrass Transfer Media Process and/or the use of ChromaBlast™ media. All patents in and to the method of using ChromaBlast™ media are owned by Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the ChromaBlast™ media. All rights not specifically granted under this PLA are reserved by Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.

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Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. Limited Warranty

– QuickConnect II

System

What Is Covered:

Defects in materials or workmanship.

Length of Warranty Coverage: The warranty coverage for the QuickConnect is one year from date of purchase. Any QuickConnect not purchased from Authorized Sawgrass

Resellers is not covered.

How to get service:

Please contact Sawgrass Technologies Technical Support at (888) 2531679 or an Authorized Sawgrass Reseller. A technical support representative will troubleshoot the issue and provide instructions on how to get a replacement if necessary.

Wha t we wil l do:

Provide you, at the discretion of Sawgrass Technologies, with either replacement parts for your existing Quick Connect unit, a new Quick Connect unit, or a refurbished QuickConnect unit. The exchange is under warranty for the remainder of the original products’ warranty period or 90 days, whichever is longer. The replacement will be shipped to you via Ground shipment. Any rush shipments will be freight prepaid.

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Damage from misuse or neglect. Damage caused by use outside of Sawgrass Technologies recommendations.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................ 8

About this Document......................................................................................... 9

Quick Connect II™ Set-up for the C120/C110................................................ 10

Printer Set-up for the C120/C110 .................................................................... 11

Chip Reset Instructions................................................................................... 16

Installing ChromaBlast™ Cartridges.............................................................. 18

Replacing an Empty Cartridge........................................................................ 21

Printing and Heat Transfer Instructions......................................................... 23

ChromaBlast Driver™ Introduction ................................................................ 25

System Requirements...................................................................................... 25

Setup Instructions – Windows XP / Vista....................................................... 26

Using ChromaBlast Driver™ in Windows XP / Vista..................................... 32

Appendix A: Network Printing in Windows XP / Vista................................... 37

Host Machine (Server)...................................................................................... 37

Appendix B: Defeating Application Color Management ............................... 38

Appendix C: Using ColorSure™ and Custom Palette................................... 41

Supplies & Equipment..................................................................................... 49

Operating Conditions....................................................................................... 49

Ink Storage........................................................................................................ 49

Media Storage................................................................................................... 49

Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 52

Technical Support............................................................................................ 53

Project Cotton................................................................................................... 53

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Introduction

Welcome to Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. and ChromaBlast™. We are excited to offer a total cotton solution for your business. We look forward to working with you and a continued partnership in digital imaging.

The ChromaBlast™ Getting Started Guide contains information for using ChromaBlast™ inks and ChromaBlast media, along with helpful tips for getting the best printing results possible. The information provided pertains only to the use of ChromaBlast™ inks in your printer.

ChromaBlast Driver is included with the ChromaBlast™ system. Developed by Sawgrass Technologies, the ChromaBlast Driver™ is user-friendly soft ware that enables you to maximize output quality and quantity. Please refer to the detailed instructions provided in this manual or on your ChromaBlast Driver™ CD to customize each print.

Technical support is available from your Authorized ChromaBlast™ reseller or directly from Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. See the section entitled Technical Support for additional information. Please feel free to contact us with your feedback about our products. For additional information on ChromaBlast™inks, ChromaBlast™ media, or our other products, visit our web site at www.sawgrassink.com. Thank you and enjoy ChromaBlast™.

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About this Document

This document contains descriptions and procedures for using ChromaBlast™ inks, along with additional information on setting up your EPSON Stylus C120/C110 printer and for getting the best results from use of this system.

The documentation provided pertains only to the use of ChromaBlast inks in your EPSON Stylus C120/C110 ink jet printer. To assist you in the overall setup process, references are made back to the EPSON Stylus C120/C110 Printer Basics Guide for instructions.

To help point out important information, specific instructions, and helpful tips look for the following symbols:

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Indicates Must-Do items, including warnings and important guidelines. These must be followed to prevent damage to

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Quick Connect II™ Set-up for the C120/C110

Check to ensure that you have all of the components necessary to setup your Quick Connect II™ system.

Components

1. Bulk Ink Dampers + tubes

2. Plastic Arm with Velcro adhesive

3. 4 plastic syringes for priming

4. 3 plastic dividers

5. ChromaBlast C120/C110 CD

6. QuickConnect Box

7. ChromaBlast Ink bags(not included with QuickConnect system)

8. Printer

1. Remove the soft protective cap from each ink bag. Depress the metal tab on the inside of the Quick Connect box and insert the plastic ink valve into place. Release the metal tab to lock the bag into place. Insert the black plastic dividers to separate between the four ink bags.

Note— There are 5 (five) bulk ink dampers, but only 4 ink bags. Two dampers are supplied by the Black ink bag. The Black ink bag has a “Y” tube splitter that fills both black ink dampers.

2. Set the bulk ink dampers face down on a flat surface with the round openings facing up. Pierce the thin plastic tab that covers the opening using the tip of a sharp object such as a ball point pen. Firmly insert the tip of the plastic syringe into the gasketed round opening until the tip is completely inserted.

Note – The plunger needs to be pushed in and completely inserted into the syringe.

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3. Slowly extract the plunger. Ink will start to flow through the tubing into the damper. Continue extracting the plunger until ink begins to flow into the tip of the syringe. (Note: You may have to repeat this process twice to complete the priming of each ink damper.) Repeat this process for the other three ink bags.

Once the ink bags have been connected your Quick Connect bul k ink system should look like the graphic above.

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Printer Set-up for the C120/C110

1. Turn the printer on. Wait for the printer to complete its startup procedure. Lift the lid, and press the ink button 6. The ink cartridge bay will shift into a position on the right.

3. Firmly grasp the lid and twist it sideways until it becomes dislodged. The lid will not be needed for proper functioning of the printer with either the Quick Connect system or individual ink cartridges.

2. Raise the lid of the ink cartridge bay.

4. The ink cartridge bay should look like the picture above after removing the ink cartridge cover.

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5. Remove the printer cover panel by inserting a flat head screwdriver between the panel and the printer. Gently push the cover panel loose.

7. Place the ink dampers into the empty ink bay cartridge. The Black ink damper should be on the far left side, the yellow on the far right side.

6. Insert the flat head screwdriver into the opposite side of the printer. Hold the cover panel with one hand, gently push the cover panel loose and remove it.

8. Firmly push down the plastic cartridge set of dampers to completely engage the ink dampers into place. Note: You will have to push each individual damper hinge into position until it clicks into place. The printer will not recognize the ink damper until it is firmly pushed into place.

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9. Install the plastic support arm. First remove the adhesive backing on the back of the plastic arm.

10. The plastic tubing comes pre-attached to the plastic arm with two adhesive bands. Position the plastic arm on the far right side of the printer.

11. The plastic arm should be aligned so that the edge of the adhesive Velcro is situated at the top right hand corner of the ink cartridge bay. Press the plastic arm firmly to set the adhesive Velcro in place.

13. Congratulations. You have installed your C120/C110 Quick Connect bulk ink system. You are now ready to install the ChromaBlast C120/C110 driver software.

12. Press printer ink button (second button on the left side of the printer). The printer will start to prime and reset itself. The ink cartridge carriage will move in position.

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Tips:

 Install the Epson C120/C110 OEM driver and

perform a nozzle check using the OEM inks before installing the ChromaBlast Driver and the Quick Connect system.

 Perform a nozzle check from The

ChromaBlast Driver™. A few cleanings may be necessary to get a good nozzle check.

 Make sure you install ChromaBlast Driver™ from the CD that

came with your Quick Connect II system. Refer to the ChromaBlast Driver™ documentation and video tutorial on how to use it.

 You may want to remove the printer lid or leave it open at all

times.

 You may have a little air in your lines but this will clear after a

few prints.

 If you are going to leave your system without using it for

several days you should clamp your lines with the tube clamps.

 Do not raise the ink box higher than the printer

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