Epson C11CA68001A0 User Manual
User’s Guide
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Epson Stylus Pro WT7900/7910 User’s Guide
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Operating System Versions
Operating System
Versions
In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.
Windows refers to Windows Vista , XP , XP x64 ,
and 2000 .
❏ Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home
Basic Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium
Edition, Windows Vista Business Edition,
Windows Vista Enterprise Edition, and Windows
Vista Ultimate Edition.
❏ Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home
Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition,
and Windows XP Professional.
❏ Windows 2000 refers to Windows 2000
Professional.
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Contents
Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Operating System Versions
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions................. 6
Warning, Cautions, and Notes............... 6
When choosing a place for this product. . . . . . . . 6
When setting up this product............... 6
When using this product................... 7
When handling the ink cartridges............ 8
When transporting this product............. 8
Illustrations used in this guide............... 8
Introduction
White Ink Printing......................... 9
Epson ClearProof Film.................... 9
White Ink Maintenance................... 9
Cautions when powering off................ 9
Printer Parts............................. 11
Front section.......................... 11
Rear section........................... 11
Epson Film Basket....................... 12
Loading Cut Sheet A3 Size or Larger / Thick
paper................................ 40
Ejecting Paper............................ 41
For Roll Paper.......................... 41
For Cut Sheet Media..................... 42
Using the Paper Basket and Paper Guides...... 42
Using the Standard Paper Basket............ 46
Printable Area.......................... 49
Using Printer Software
Printer Software Introduction................ 51
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2............... 51
Epson Network Utility.................... 51
EpsonNet Config....................... 51
EpsonNet Print......................... 51
Starting/Exiting Printer Software.............. 52
How to start EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2. . . . . 52
How to exit EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2...... 52
Uninstalling the Printer Software.............. 53
Uninstalling EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2. . . . . 53
Uninstalling EPSON Stylus Pro WT7900
Comm Driver.......................... 53
Options and Consumable Products
The Control Panel
Buttons, Lights, and Messages................ 13
Buttons .............................. 13
Lights................................ 14
Display............................... 15
Menu Mode............................. 17
Using the Menu mode.................... 17
Menu list............................. 20
Details of Menu mode.................... 22
Maintenance Mode........................ 31
Maintenance mode list................... 31
Paper Handling
Using Roll Paper.......................... 32
Loading Roll Paper...................... 32
Cutting the Roll Paper.................... 36
Removing the Roll Paper.................. 37
Using Cut Sheet Media..................... 38
Loading cut sheet smaller than A3 size. . . . . . . . 39
Paper Information
Supported Media Specifications............... 56
Roll paper............................. 56
Cut Sheet............................. 56
Instructions for Using Paper............... 57
Paper Information........................ 58
Roll paper............................. 58
Cut Sheet............................. 58
About Epson ClearProof Film (Epson special
media)................................. 59
Usage Environment..................... 59
About Release Film...................... 59
Notes for Setting up Media................ 59
Notes for After Printing................... 59
Printing with Non-Epson Media.............. 60
Setting the Custom Paper in the Printer. . . . . . . 60
Maintenance
Daily Maintenance........................ 63
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Contents
Instructions for placing the printer.......... 63
Maintaining White Ink................... 63
Notes for when you are not using the printer
.................................... 63
About ink cartridges....................... 63
Notes for handling the ink cartridges......... 64
Notes for replacing ink cartridges and shaking
the white ink cartridge.................... 64
Notes for storing the ink cartridges.......... 64
Notes for storing white ink cartridges. . . . . . . . . 65
Shaking a White Ink Cartridge................ 65
Checking the days remaining until next you
need to shake the cartridge................ 65
When the message appears on the LCD panel
.................................... 65
Shaking the White Ink Cartridge............ 66
Replacing Ink Cartridges.................... 68
When ink needs to be replaced/When ink
gets low.............................. 68
Confirming the ink cartridge remaining. . . . . . . 68
Replacing ink cartridges.................. 68
Replacing the Maintenance Tank.............. 70
Confirming the empty space of the
maintenance tank....................... 70
Replacing the maintenance tank............ 70
Replacing the Cutter....................... 71
Adjusting the Print Head.................... 74
Nozzle check........................... 75
Head cleaning.......................... 77
Power cleaning......................... 78
White ink refresh....................... 78
Automatic maintenance function. . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Print head alignment..................... 80
Cleaning the Printer....................... 82
Cleaning outside of the printer.............. 82
Cleaning inside of the printer.............. 83
Keeping the Printer........................ 84
If you do not use your printer for a long time
.................................... 84
If you do not use your printer for more than a
month............................... 85
If you do not use your printer for more than
a year................................ 85
Protecting the print head.................. 85
Transporting the Printer.................... 86
Repacking the printer.................... 86
Transporting the printer.................. 86
Setting up the printer after transporting. . . . . . . 87
Problem Solver
Error Messages on the LCD Panel............. 88
Error messages......................... 88
When the maintenance request occurs........ 96
When the call for service occurs............. 96
Troubleshooting.......................... 97
You cannot print (because the printer does not
work)................................ 97
The printer sounds like it is printing, but
nothing prints.......................... 98
The prints are not what you expected. . . . . . . . . 99
Feeding or ejecting troubles............... 102
Other troubles......................... 105
Where To Get Help
Technical Support Web Site................. 106
Contacting Epson Support.................. 106
Before Contacting Epson................. 106
Help for Users in North America........... 107
Help for Users in Europe................. 107
Help for Users in Australia............... 107
Help for Users in Singapore............... 108
Help for Users in Thailand................ 108
Help for Users in Vietnam................ 108
Help for Users in Indonesia............... 108
Help for Users in Hong Kong.............. 109
Help for Users in Malaysia................ 109
Help for Users in India.................. 109
Help for Users in the Philippines........... 110
Product Information
System Requirements for the Printer Driver. . . . . 111
System requirements.................... 111
Connection requirements................ 111
Printer Specifications...................... 111
Printing............................. 111
Electrical............................. 112
Ink cartridges......................... 112
Environmental........................ 113
Standards and Approvals................. 114
Interface............................. 114
Index
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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using the printer.
Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the printer.
Warning, Cautions, and Notes
Warning:
w
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Caution:
c
must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.
When choosing a place for this product
❏ Place this product on a flat, stable surface that is
larger than this product. This product will not
operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in
temperature and humidity. Also keep it away
from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
❏ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏ Keep this product away from dusty areas.
❏ Place this product near a wall outlet where the
plug can be easily unplugged.
When setting up this product
❏ Do not block or cover the openings in this
product’s cabinet.
Note:
contain important information and useful tips on the
operation of this printer.
❏ Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care
not to spill liquid on 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 outlets controlled by wall
switches or automatic timers.
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from
potential sources of electromagnetic interference,
such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless
telephones.
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on
the product’s label.
❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this
product. Use of another cord may result in fire or
electric shock.
❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
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Safety Instructions
❏ If you use an extension cord with this product,
make sure the total ampere rating of the devices
plugged into the extension cord does not 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.
❏ Do not attempt to service this 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.
❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe
the following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and
over-current protection for this printer, the
building installation must be protected by a 10 or
16 amp circuit breaker.
When using this product
❏ Do not put your hand inside this product or
touch the ink cartridges during printing.
❏ Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise
you may damage this product.
❏ Always turn the product off using the Power
button on the control panel. When this button is
pressed, the Power light flashes then goes off. Do
not unplug the power cord or turn off the product
until the Power light stops flashing.
❏ If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set
or consult a qualified electrician. If there are fuses
in the plug, make sure you replace them with
fuses of the correct size and rating.
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Safety Instructions
When handling the ink cartridges
❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children
and do not drink.
❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and
water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them
immediately with water.
❏ Before installing the new ink cartridge in the
printer, shake it horizontally as shown in the
illustration. Shake it back and forth horizontally
in five centimeter movements about 100 times
within 30 seconds for white, and about 15 times
within five seconds for all other cartridges.
❏ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use,
protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust,
and store it in the same environment as this
product. Note that there is a valve in the ink
supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary,
but care is needed to prevent the ink from
staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not
touch the ink supply port or surrounding area.
When transporting this product
❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure the
print heads are in the home (far right) position.
Illustrations used in this guide
❏ The illustrations in this guide are from a similar
printer model. Although they may differ to your
actual printer, the method of operation is the same.
Caution:
c
Do not shake cartridges (that have been installed
previously) with too much force.
❏ Use the ink cartridge before the date printed on
its package.
❏ Use up the ink cartridge within six months of
installation for best results.
❏ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill
them. This could damage the print head.
❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the
cartridge. This may affect normal operation and
printing.
❏ The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety
of cartridge-related information, such as the ink
cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be
removed and reinserted freely. However, each
time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is
consumed because the printer automatically
performs a reliability check.
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Introduction
Introduction
See “Shaking a White Ink Cartridge” on page 65
Automatic maintenance feature
This product is wide-format ink jet color printers that
provide a white ink printing feature, supporting
24-inch paper. Read this section before using your
printer.
White Ink Printing
In addition to normal color printing, white printing
onto a transparent film is also possible by using a
combination of newly developed white ink and Epson
ClearProof Film (Epson special media). This allows
you to use transparent films for your pre-press
workflow and color proofing.
Epson ClearProof Film
Epson ClearProof Film requires a specific operating
environment and handling method that differs from
using traditional Epson special media. Follow the
instructions that come with the media.
Auto white ink refresh
Automatically refreshes old white ink with new ink to
avoid sedimentation in the ink tube.
See “White ink refresh” on page 78
See “Auto white ink refresh function” on page
79
Ink changing to protect the print head
Automatically changes white ink to cleaning liquid in
the print head when powering off. Cleaning liquid
prevents ink sedimentation in the print head. It
cannot be used for printing or cleaning outside the
printer. Turn off your printer if it will not be used for
a long period of time, for example during nighttime
hours or weekends.
See “Cautions when powering off” on page 9
See “MAINTENANCE” on page 25
See “About Epson ClearProof Film (Epson special
media)” on page 59
White Ink Maintenance
Sedimentation (ink components settle to the bottom
of liquid) may be caused when using white ink.
Continuing to use white ink when sedimentation has
occurred may result in reduced print quality or
printer failure. To avoid white ink sedimentation, you
need to manually maintain the white ink as well as
allowing the printer to perform automatic white ink
maintenance.
User maintenance
Shaking the white ink cartridge
You must shake the white ink cartridge periodically to
avoid sedimentation in the ink cartridge.
See “Maintaining White Ink” on page 63
See “Notes for storing white ink cartridges” on
page 65
Cautions when powering off
When not using your printer for a long period of time,
sedimentation of the white ink may occur in the print
head nozzle, which may cause problems such as
printer failure. To avoid such problems, the printer
automatically changes white ink to cleaning liquid in
the print head when powering off. Make sure you
follow the instructions below when turning off your
printer.
❏ Always use the
Ink changing (auto) is not possible if you turn off
your printer by unplugging the printer cable, or
cutting the power at a distribution switchboard or
circuit breaker.
❏ Do not unplug or operate a distribution
switchboard or circuit breaker until the LCD
panel display switches off after pressing the
button.
Ink changing takes two to three minutes. Wait for
a while until the ink changing procedure finishes
and your printer is completely turned off.
button on the control panel.
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Caution:
c
If an unexpected power-off is triggered by
electrical power failure or a short circuit, you
must turn on your printer and then turn it off
again by pressing the Power button.
❏ Make sure that there is enough cleaning liquid
remaining when powering off.
Both white ink and cleaning liquid is required for
the ink changing procedure. The printer turns off
without changing ink if there is not enough
cleaning liquid remaining. Prepare extra cleaning
cartridges in advance.
See “Confirming the ink cartridge remaining”
on page 68
Introduction
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Introduction
Printer Parts
Front section
9. Manual box
Place the manual in here. You can set it either on the
left or right side of the stand.
Rear section
1. Adapter holder
Holds the roll paper when loading the roll paper.
2. Roll paper cover
Open the roll paper cover when loading or removing
the roll paper.
3. Control panel
The control panel consists of buttons, lights, and a
liquid crystal display (LCD).
4. Ink covers (left and right)
Open the ink cover when installing ink cartridges. It
opens slightly when you press the
printer’s control panel.
5. Basket guides
Attachments to set the Epson Film Basket.
6. Front cover
Open the front cover when removing jammed paper
and cleaning the inside of the printer.
7. Paper basket
Receives the ejected paper.
button on the
1. Maintenance tank
These tanks hold the waste ink.
2. USB interface connector
Connects the computer and printer with a USB
interface cable.
3. Option interface connector
Connects the printer and a optional cable.
4. Network interface connector
Connects the printer to the network with a network
interface cable.
5. AC inlet
Plug the power cord.
8. Paper guides
Adjusts to the roll paper for forward or backward
ejection.
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Epson Film Basket
Introduction
A special basket for Epson special film. You can
remove and store it when it is not in use.
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The Control Panel
Buttons, Lights, and
The Control Panel
5. Paper Source button ( )
❏ Selects a paper source and roll paper cut method.
The icon changes by pressing this button.
However, you cannot change the paper source
icon to Sheet
REMAINING PAPER SETUP is set to ON.
when you load the paper while
Messages
You can check the ink remaining and printer status on
the control panel.
Buttons
1. Power button ( )
Turns the printer on or off.
2. Pause/Reset button ( )
❏ The printer enters the PAUSE state when this
button is pressed in the READY state. To cancel the
pause, select PAUSE CANCEL on the LCD panel.
When selecting JOB CANCEL, it functions as the
Reset button. The printer stops printing and
clears print data in the printer. After clearing the
data, it may take a while to return to the READY state.
❏ The printer returns to the READY state when this
button is pressed in the Menu mode.
❏ Clears errors if it is possible.
See “Error Messages on the LCD Panel” on
page 88
Icon Explanation
Roll Auto Cut
On
Roll Auto Cut
Off
Sheet Prints on the sheet.
❏ Returns to the previous level when pressed in the
Menu mode.
6. Paper Feed button ( / )
❏ Feeds the roll paper in the forward up to
three meters or reverse
to feed the paper faster in the forward
direction, press and hold it for three seconds. You
can feed 20 cm of paper in the reverse
direction with one press.
❏ If you press these buttons while the paper presser
is released, you can adjust the paper suction in the
paper feed path in three stages.
See “Loading Cut Sheet A3 Size or Larger /
Thick paper” on page 40
❏ Press the
sheet with a thickness of under 0.5 mm, the
printer starts feeding the paper and then goes to
READY status.
button when setting a single cut
Prints on roll paper.
Cuts the roll paper
automatically after
printing each page.
Prints on roll paper.
Does not cut the paper
automatically after
printing. You need to
manually cut the paper.
direction. If you want
3. Cleaning button ( )
Shortcut button to the CLEANING menu in
MAINTENANCE. If you notice that print quality has
declined, press this button and select the best cleaning
option to improve print quality.
See “Head cleaning” on page 77
4. Ink Cover Open button ( )
Slightly opens the ink cover, selecting right of left
indicated on the display.
❏ Feeds the sheet in the forward direction when you
press the
❏ Changes the parameters in the forward
reverse
Menu mode.
7. Menu button ( )
❏ Enters the Menu mode when pressed in the
READY status.
See “Menu Mode” on page 17
button.
order when selecting the parameter in
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The Control Panel
❏ Enters the PRINTER STATUS menu if pressed
during printing.
See “PRINTER STATUS” on page 26
❏ When pressed in the Menu mode, a desired menu
can be selected.
8. OK button ( )
❏ Sets the selected parameter in the selected item in
the Menu mode. Executes the item if the selected
item is for execution only.
❏ By pressing this button after printing, the printer
ejects the cut sheet.
❏ By pressing this button during ink drying or color
chart drying, the printer stops the operation.
❏ When you press this button if there is no paper in
the printer, the paper feeding procedure is
displayed on the LCD panel.
9. Paper Cut button ( )
Cuts the roll paper using the built-in cutter.
10. Paper Secure button ( )
❏ Locks or unlocks the paper presser. When you
load the paper, press this button to unlock the
paper presser first, and then load the paper. Press
this button again to start feeding the paper and
then enter READY status.
❏ When you press this button while REMAINING
PAPER SETUP is ON, a barcode is printed on the
roll paper edge and the paper presser is released.
Lights
1 Power light On The printer is on.
Flashing The printer is receiving
data.
The printer is turning off.
Off The printer is off.
2 Paper
Check light
3 Ink Check
light
On No paper is loaded in
the paper source.
The paper setting is not
correct.
Flashing Paper is jammed.
Paper is not loaded
correctly.
Off The printer is ready to
print data.
On The installed ink
cartridge is expended.
The ink cartridge is not
installed.
The wrong ink cartridge
is installed.
Flashing The installed ink
cartridge is nearly
expended.
Off The printer is ready.
4 Pause light On The printer is in the
Menu mode or pause
mode.
The printer has an error.
Off The printer is ready.
5 Paper
Secure
light
On The paper presser is
released.
Off The printer is ready.
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The Control Panel
Display
1. Messages
Displays the printer status, operation, and error
messages.
See “Error Messages on the LCD Panel” on page
88
See “Details of Menu mode” on page 22
2. Paper Source icon
Displays the paper source and roll paper cut setting.
You can select the following paper source icons by
pressing the
Icon Explanation
button.
3. Platen Gap icon/Paper Number
Normally, displays the PLATEN GAP setting.
See “PRINTER SETUP” on page 22
Icon Explanation
None STANDARD
NARROW
WIDE
WIDER
WIDEST
When you select paper number (1 to 10) for PAPER
NUMBER from the CUSTOM PAPER menu, the number
you selected is displayed.
See “Printing with Non-Epson Media” on page
60
4. Roll Paper Margin icon
Displays the paper margin icon with the margins
you have selected for the ROLL PAPER MARGIN.
Prints on roll paper. Cuts the roll paper
automatically after printing each page.
Prints on roll paper. Does not cut
automatically after printing.
Prints on the sheet.
❏ 15/35mm: When TOP 15/BOTTOM 35mm is
selected.
❏ 35/15mm: When TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm is
selected.
❏ 3mm: When 3mm is selected.
❏ 15mm: When 15mm is selected.
❏ Auto: When DEFAULT is selected.
See “PAPER SETUP” on page 27
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The Control Panel
5. Roll Paper Counter icon
Displays the remaining amount of roll paper.
When you make the following settings in ROLL
PAPER REMAINING from the PAPER SETUP menu, the
icon and the remaining amount of roll paper is
displayed.
❏ REMAINING PAPER SETUP is set to ON.
❏ The length of the roll paper is set for ROLL PAPER
LENGTH.
❏ The roll length alert value is set for ROLL LENGTH
ALERT.
See “PAPER SETUP” on page 27
6. Ink cartridge status icon
Icons 1 to 11 display the amount of color ink
remaining. 1 to 6 are installed on the left side and 7 to
11 are installed on the right side of the slot.
❏ Ink cartridge
Number Ink color
1 Cyan (C)
❏ Ink remaining
Icon Description
There is enough ink remaining.
Prepare a new ink cartridge. (flashing)
This icon indicates the Yellow ink.
Cannot print because any of following
errors. (flashing) This icon indicates the
Yellow ink.
❏ Ink is expended.
❏ Ink cartridge is not installed.
❏ A cartridge error is occurred
Confirm the message displayed on the
LCD panel and clear the error.
7. Maintenance tank icon
The rightmost icon show the empty space of the
maintenance tank.
2 Orange (O)
3 Yellow (Y)
4 Light Cyan (LC)
5 White (WT)
6 Cleaning Liquid (CL1)
7 Vivid Magenta (VM)
8 Cleaning Liquid (CL2)
9 Green (G)
10 Photo Black (PK)
11 Vivid Light Magenta (VLM)
Icon Description
There is sufficient space in the
maintenance tank.
We recommend you prepare a new
maintenance tank. (flashing)
The maintenance tank is at the end of its
service life. Replace the maintenance tank
with a new one. (flashing)
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8. Option usage icon
Displays whether options are available to use or not.
Option Icon Description
SpectroProofer
Mounter 24"
No icon Not connected
9. White ink maintenance icon
Displays the days remaining until the next white ink
maintenance is required. If this icon flashes, remove
the white ink cartridge and shake it.
See “Shaking the White Ink Cartridge” on page
66
10. Ink selection
Displays the type of ink in the white ink nozzle. This
printer protects the print head by changing white ink
to cleaning liquid if you are not using white ink.
Icon Description
Available
Not available
Menu Mode
You can specify the platen gap, custom paper and
more in the Menu mode. You can also display printer
information, and operations such as nozzle check can
be performed using the control panel.
Using the Menu mode
Note:
Press the
Menu mode and return to READY state.
Press the
Follow the steps below to use the Menu mode.
1. Select a menu.
Example: When selecting PRINTER SETUP
Press the button to enter the Menu mode.
button whenever you want to exit
button to return to the previous step.
A
White ink cartridge is installed in the print
head. (For white ink printing)
Cleaning liquid cartridge is installed in the
print head. (For print head protection)
The first menu appears on the LCD panel.
Press the / button to select PRINTER
B
SETUP.
Press the button to enter the PRINTER
C
SETUP menu.
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2. There are three cases depending
on the items you have selected.
A. When you can select a parameter
Example: When selecting PLATEN GAP in the
PRINTER SETUP menu
Press the / button to select PLATEN
A
GAP.
Press the button to enter the PLATEN GAP.
B
B. When you execute a function
Example: When selecting NOZZLE CHECK from the
TEST PRINT menu
In the TEST PRINT menu, press the /
A
button to select NOZZLE CHECK.
Press the button to enter NOZZLE CHECK,
B
and then press the
PRINT WITH WHITE INK or PRINT NOW.
/ button to select
Press the / button to select a parameter
C
for the PLATEN GAP.
The current setting is marked with (
Press the button to store the selected
D
parameter.
Press the button to return to the previous
E
level, or press the
mode.
button to exit Menu
Press the button to execute the NOZZLE
C
CHECK.
).
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C. When you want to display printer information
Example: When selecting INK LEVEL from the
PRINTER STATUS menu.
In the PRINTER STATUS menu, press the /
A
button to select INK LEVEL.
Press the button to enter INK LEVEL.
B
Confirm the amount of ink remaining on the
C
display. Press the
the amount of ink remaining for each color.
Example: Cyan 84%
Press the button to return to the previous
D
level or press the
mode.
/ button to display
button to exit Menu
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Menu list
Menu Item Parameter
“PRINTER SETUP” on
page 22
“TEST PRINT” on page24NOZZLE CHECK PRINT WITH WHITE INK, PRINT NOW
PLATEN GAP NARROW, STANDARD, WIDE, WIDER, WIDEST
PAGE LINE ON, OFF
ROLL PAPER MARGIN DEFAULT, TOP 15/BOTTOM 35mm, TOP 35/BOTTOM
15mm, 3mm, 15mm
PAPER SIZE CHECK ON, OFF
PAPER SKEW CHECK ON, OFF
AUTO NOZZLE CHECK ON: PERIODICALLY, ON: EVERY JOB, OFF
PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN OFF, ON: EVERY PAGE, ON: EVERY 10 PAGES
AUTO WT INK REFRESH ON, OFF
INITIALIZE SETTINGS EXECUTE
STATUS SHEET PRINT
NETWORK STATUS SHEET PRINT
JOB INFORMATION PRINT
CUSTOM PAPER PRINT
“MAINTENANCE” on
page 25
“PRINTER STATUS” on
page 26
CHANGE INK CL->WT, WT->CL
CUTTER ADJUSTMENT -xxmm to +xxmm
CUTTER REPLACEMENT EXECUTE
CLEANING NORMAL CLEANING, CLEAN COLOR PAIRS, POWER
CLEANING, WT INK REFRESH
CLOCK SETTING MM/DD/YY HH:MM
VERSION AN0XXXX-XX.XX.IBCC
INK LEVEL (ink color) nn%
MAINTENANCE TANK RIGHT nn%
JOB HISTORY No. 0-No. 9
INK xxxxx.xml
PAPER xxx cm2
TOTAL PRINTS nnnnnn PAGES
EDM (or myEpsonPrinter) STATUS INITIALIZING, NOT STARTED, ENABLED, DISABLED
LAST UPLOADED; (NOT UPLOADED)
MM/DD/YY HH:MM GMT
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Menu Item Parameter
“PAPER SETUP” on
page 27
“HEAD ALIGNMENT”
on page 30
“NETWORK SETUP” on
page 30
ROLL PAPER REMAINING REMAINING PAPER SETUP
ROLL PAPER LENGTH
ROLL LENGTH ALERT
PAPER TYPE ClearProof Film
Premium Glossy 250
Premium Glossy Sheet
Proofing Paper W Sm
CUSTOM PAPER
NO PAPER SELECTED
Bundled Roll Paper
CUSTOM PAPER PAPER NO.1 - 10
PAPER THICKNESS SELECT PAPER TYPE
SELECT THICKNESS
ALIGNMENT AUTO, MANUAL
NETWORK SETUP DISABLE, ENABLE
IP ADDRESS SETTING AUTO, PANEL
IP, SM, DG SETTING IP ADDRESS
000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255
SUBNET MASK
000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255
DEFAULT GATEWAY
000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255
“OPTIONS SETUP” on
page 30
BONJOUR ON, OFF
INIT NETWORK SETTING EXECUTE
SpectroProofer STATUS INFORMATION, DEVICE ALIGNMENT
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Details of Menu mode
PRINTER SETUP
* Default settings
Item Parameter Explanation
PLATEN GAP NARROW You can adjust the distance between the print head and the paper.
STANDARD *
WIDE
WIDER
WIDEST
❏ STANDARD: Normally, select STANDARD.
❏ When selecting a setting other than STANDARD, the following
icon is displayed on the LCD panel.
: NARROW
: WIDE
: WIDER
: WIDEST
PAGE LINE ON * You can select whether to print a page line (line along which to cut)
on the roll paper. Select ON if you want to print the page line, or OFF
OFF
ROLL PAPER MARGIN DEFAULT * You can select margins for roll paper.
TOP 15/BOTTOM 35mm
TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm
3mm
15mm
otherwise.
A vertical line may be printed when the roll paper width set in the
computer is smaller than the width of the roll paper that is loaded in
the printer.
This setting is available for roll paper only.
❏ DEFAULT:
The top margin for Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) is 20
mm and the bottom margin is 15 mm.
The top and bottom margins for other paper types is 15 mm.
❏ TOP 15/BOTTOM 35mm:
The top margin is 15 mm, the bottom is 35 mm, and the left
and right margins are 3 mm.
❏ TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm:
The top margin is 35 mm, the bottom is 15 mm, and the left
and right margins are 3 mm.
❏ 3mm:
The margins for all four sides are 3 mm.
❏ 15mm:
The margins for all four sides are 15 mm.
The print size does not change even when the margins are changed.
PAPER SIZE CHECK ON * You can select whether to check the paper width.
OFF
❏ ON:
Check the paper width and top edge of the paper.
❏ OFF:
Does not check the paper width and top edge of the paper.
The printer continues to print even if the paper width does not
match the data width, and the printer may print beyond the
paper. When this happens, ink may smear inside and outside
the printer when continuing to print. Normally, selecting ON is
recommended. Also top margin of the paper size may be widen.
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Item Parameter Explanation
PAPER SKEW CHECK ON * ❏ ON:
If the paper is not straight, an error message is displayed on the
OFF
AUTO NOZZLE CHECK ON: PERIODICALLY * The printer performs a nozzle check and if there are missing dots, it
ON: EVERY JOB
OFF
LCD panel and the printer stops printing.
❏ OFF:
A paper align error does not occur even if the printed data is
out of range of the paper, and the printer continues to print.
This setting is effective for roll paper only.
performs cleaning automatically.
❏ ON: PERIODICALLY
Automatically performs a nozzle check periodically.
❏ ON: EVERY JOB
Performs a nozzle check before printing each job.
❏ OFF
Does not perform a nozzle check automatically.
You can change the number of times that cleaning is performed in
AUTO CLEANING TIMES in the MAINTENANCE mode. You can set up
to three times.
See “Maintenance Mode” on page 31
PRINT NOZZLE
PATTERN
AUTO WT INK REFRESH ON * To clear white ink sediment inside the ink tube, this function
INITIALIZE SETTINGS EXECUTE You can return all setting values made in the PRINTER SETUP menu
OFF * When you select ON, the printer prints the nozzle check pattern
before printing each print job or the 10th sheet, depending on the
ON: EVERY PAGE
ON: EVERY 10 PAGES
OFF
settings.
This setting is effective for roll paper only.
automatically changes the white ink inside the ink tube. It takes
about four minutes. Since the components of the white ink settle
easily, ON is normally recommended. This printer does not change
the white ink if you select OFF.
to their default factory settings.
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TEST PRINT
Item Parameter Explanation
NOZZLE CHECK PRINT WITH WHITE INK There are two kinds of nozzle checks available. Use the option
that best suits your usage.
PRINT NOW
❏ PRINT WITH WHITE INK
Prints a nozzle check pattern with all color inks including
the white ink. Even when white ink is not selected and
cleaning liquid is selected, it automatically changes to
white ink and prints a nozzle check pattern. In that case, it
takes about two or three minutes.
❏ PRINT NOW
Prints a nozzle check pattern for selected color inks when
printing. When white ink is selected, it prints the same
pattern as selecting PRINT WITH WHITE INK. When
cleaning liquid is selected, it prints the pattern except for
white ink.
See “Nozzle check” on page 75
STATUS SHEET PRINT You can print the current printer status.
NETWORK STATUS SHEET PRINT You can print the current network status.
JOB INFORMATION PRINT You can print the job information saved in the printer (up to 10
jobs).
CUSTOM PAPER PRINT You can print custom paper information registered in the
CUSTOM PAPER menu.
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MAINTENANCE
You can perform maintenance functions, such as head cleaning.
Item Parameter Explanation
CHANGE INK CL->WT Changes ink in the nozzle. It takes about three minutes for
replacement.
WT->CL
CUTTER ADJUSTMENT -3.0mm~+3.0mm You can adjust the cutter position with 0.2-mm increments.
CUTTER REPLACEMENT EXECUTE Starts the cutter replacement operation.
❏ CL->WT
Changes cleaning liquid with white Ink.
❏ WT->CL
Changes white ink with cleaning liquid.
See “Replacing the Cutter” on page 71
CLEANING NORMAL CLEANING You can perform normal cleaning.
CLEAN COLOR PAIRS You can select which nozzles to clean from the following
two-color combinations; C/VM, WT(CL1)/CL2, O/G, BK/Y, VLM/LC.
POWER CLEANING You can clean the print head more effectively than normal head
cleaning.
WT INK REFRESH You can change the white ink inside the ink tube to clear white
ink sediment.
CLOCK SETTING MM/DD/YY HH:MM You can set year, month, date, hour, and minute.
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PRINTER STATUS
This menu shows the printer status.
Item Parameter Explanation
VERSION AN0XXXX-XX.XX.IBCC You can see the firmware version.
INK LEVEL (ink color) nn% You can see the status of each ink cartridge.
MAINTENANCE TANK RIGHT nn% You can see the empty space in the maintenance tank.
JOB HISTORY No. 0 - No.9
INK xxxxx.xml
PAPER xxxx cm2
TOTAL PRINTS nnnnnn PAGES You can see the total amount of pages you have printed up to
EDM (or myEpsonPrinter)
STATUS *
* This function is not supported in some areas. For details, visit your local Epson web site or contact your local Epson dealer/
representative.
INITIALIZING, NOT
STARTED, ENABLED,
DISABLED
LAST UPLOADED
MM/DD/YY HH:MM GMT,
(NOT UPLOADED)
You can see ink consumption (INK) in milliliters and paper size
(PAPER) for each print job saved in the printer. The latest job is
saved as No. 0.
six-digit.
You can see if the EDM (or myEpsonPrinter) is enabled or
disabled. If it is enabled, the time that the EDM status was last
uploaded is displayed.
Note:
❏ When the Ink Check light flashes or remains on, you need to replace the expended ink cartridge. If you replace the
cartridge correctly, the counter resets automatically.
See “Replacing ink cartridges” on page 68
❏ You need to replace the maintenance tank when the LCD panel instructs to do so. If you replace the tank correctly,
the counter resets automatically.
See “Replacing the maintenance tank” on page 70
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PAPER SETUP
When you use non-Epson media, be sure to make the appropriate settings for the paper.
Item Parameter Explanation
ROLL PAPER REMAINING REMAINING PAPER SETUP You can load the paper remaining counter function only if paper
is not loaded in the printer.
❏ OFF:
The ROLL PAPER REMAINING function is disabled. The Roll
Paper Counter icon does not appear on the LCD panel.
❏ ON:
The remaining amount of roll paper is displayed on the LCD
panel. When you press the
(including the PAPER TYPE, the ROLL PAPER LENGTH, and
the ROLL LENGTH ALERT value information) is printed on
the roll paper edge.
When the roll paper is changed, the barcode is scanned and the
PAPER TYPE, the ROLL PAPER LENGTH, and the ROLL LENGTH
ALERT value information are set.
button, the barcode
ROLL PAPER LENGTH These settings are available only when REMAINING PAPER
SETUP is ON.
ROLL LENGTH ALERT
PAPER TYPE ClearProof Film You can select the media type loaded in the printer.
Premium Glossy 250
Premium Glossy Sheet
Proofing Paper W Sm
CUSTOM PAPER
NO PAPER SELECTED
Bundled Roll Paper
CUSTOM PAPER PAPER NO.1 - 10 You can select a number (between 1 to 10) to register the
You can receive a message when there is not much paper left by
setting the roll alert.
When using roll paper, enter the length of the roll paper set in
the printer and the alert value. You can set the ROLL PAPER
REMAINING from 5.0 to 99.5 m, and the ROLL LENGTH ALERT
from 1 to 15 m.
Bundled Roll Paper means matte paper supplied with the
printer. Using Bundled Roll Paper for the initial setup of the
printer and optional SpectroProofer mounter.
settings (such as PAPER TYPE, PLATEN GAP, PAPER THICKNESS,
PAPER FEED ADJUST, DRYING TIME, PAPER SUCTION) or to
recall the settings you have made.
The number you select here is displayed on the LCD panel.
See “CUSTOM PAPER SETUP” on page 28
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CUSTOM PAPER SETUP
When you use non-Epson media, you need to make settings suitable for the media.
After you have selected the paper number, make the following settings. Make sure to select the paper from PAPER
TYPE first, and then make the PLATEN GAP setting and so on.
To set the custom paper, see the following section.
See “Printing with Non-Epson Media” on page 60
Item Parameter Explanation
PAPER TYPE ClearProof Film You can select the media type that is most similar to the paper
you are using.
Premium Glossy 250
Premium Glossy Sheet
Proofing Paper W Sm
NO PAPER SELECTED
PLATEN GAP NARROW You can adjust the distance between the print head and the
paper.
STANDARD
WIDE
WIDER
WIDEST
THICKNESS PATTERN PRINT You can print the paper thickness detection pattern and select
PAPER FEED ADJUST -0.70% to +0.70% You can set the paper feed amount of the printable area. The
DRYING TIME 0.0sec to 10.0sec You can set the ink drying time for each print head pass. The
PAPER SUCTION STANDARD You can set the suction pressure used to feed the printed paper.
-1 to -4
STANDARD: Normally, select STANDARD.
NARROW: Use this when printing on thin paper.
WIDE or WIDER: Select this if you find that printed images are
smeared.
WIDEST: Select this if printed images are still smeared after
trying WIDE or WIDER.
the appropriate number from the printed pattern.
range is -0.70 to 0.70%. If the paper feed value is too large, white
horizontal micro-banding may appear. If the paper feed value is
too small, dark horizontal micro-banding may appear.
range is 0 to 10 seconds. Depending on the ink density or paper
type, the ink may not dry quickly. In this case, set a longer drying
time.
SET ROLL PAPER TENSION NORMAL When using a cloth or thin paper or when wrinkles appear in the
paper during printing, select HIGH or EXTRA HIGH.
HIGH
EXTRA HIGH
REMOVE SKEW ON You can select whether or not to perform this operation to
reduce paper skew.
OFF
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Item Parameter Explanation
FRONT EDGE STANDBY STANDARD POSITION You can select the paper top stand by position for pre printing
(paper is loaded) and post printing (after auto-cut) depending
BACK POSITION
on the paper type.
❏ STANDARD POSITION :
Normally use this option.
❏ BACK POSITION:
Loads the paper with less paper loading length. Use this
option when printing on media such as transparent film to
avoid the tracks of the paper.
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HEAD ALIGNMENT
You can perform print head alignment. For more details, see the following section.
See “Print head alignment” on page 80
Item Parameter Explanation
PAPER THICKNESS SELECT PAPER TYPE When using Epson special media, select the paper type. If you
use non-Epson special media, enter the paper thickness in the
SELECT THICKNESS
ALIGNMENT AUTO When you select AUTO, the adjustment pattern for output is read
MANUAL
range of 0.1 to 1.5 mm.
by the sensor and the optimum adjustment value is registered
automatically in the printer. When you select MANUAL, you need
to check the pattern and enter the value for alignment.
NETWORK SETUP
When you use the printer on the network, set the following items.
* Default settings
Item Parameter Explanation
NETWORK SETUP DISABLE * You can make the network settings using the printer’s control
panel. The following items appear only when ENABLE is
ENABLE
IP ADDRESS SETTING AUTO * You can select the method for setting an IP address to the
PANEL
IP,SM,DG SETTING Ask your system administrator for detailed information.
BONJOUR ON * You can enable or disable the Bonjour setting.
OFF
INIT NETWORK SETTING EXECUTE You can return the network settings of the printer to the factory
selected. After setting the items, press the
NETWORK SETUP menu, so the network is reset and the network
connection is available after 40 seconds. The NETWORK SETUP
menu does not appear while resetting the network.
printer. When you select PANEL, IP,SM,DG SETTING is displayed.
default value.
button in the
OPTIONS SETUP
When you use the optional equipment, set the following items.
Item Parameter Explanation
SpectroProofer STATUS INFORMATION Displays the settings of the attached SpectroProofer (DEVICE
VERSION: ILS20EP, CALIBRATION TILE S/N, DEVICE
TEMPERATURE, FIRMWARE VERSION, AIR TEMPERATURE,
BACKING COLOR, ILS Calibration Status).
DEVICE ALIGNMENT You can execute setting up for the attached SpectroProofer.
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