Epson C11CD40301EB User Manual

User's Guide
NPD4669-00 EN
SC-T7000 Series/SC-T5000 Series/SC-T3000 Series User's Guide

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Contents

Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions................. 6
When choosing a place for this product. . . . . . . . 6
When setting up this product............... 6
When using this product................... 6
When handling the ink cartridges............ 7
Note on this Guide......................... 7
Meaning of Symbols...................... 7
Illustrations............................ 7
Operating System Versions................. 7
Printer Parts.............................. 9
Front section........................... 9
Roll paper adapter....................... 12
Control panel.......................... 12
Screen View........................... 13
Features................................ 16
Realizing High Productivity................ 16
Realizing High Resolution................. 16
Insistence on Ease-of-Use................. 16
Notes on Usage and Storage.................. 17
Installation space....................... 17
Notes when using the printer............... 18
Notes when not using the printer............ 18
Notes on handling ink cartridges............ 18
Notes on handling paper.................. 19
Introducing the Supplied Software............. 21
Contents of the Software Disc.............. 21
Summary of the Printer Driver............. 23
Basic Operations
Loading and Removing the Roll Paper.......... 24
Loading Roll Paper...................... 24
Cutting the roll paper.................... 26
Removing the roll paper.................. 28
Loading and Removing Cut Sheets............. 29
Loading Cut Sheets...................... 29
Removing Cut Sheets.................... 31
Loading and Removing Poster Board........... 31
Loading Poster Board.................... 31
Removing Poster Board................... 34
Viewing and Changing Media Settings.......... 35
Checking Media Settings.................. 35
Adjusting Settings....................... 35
Replacing Paper.......................... 36
Using the Paper Basket..................... 37
Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit (SC-T7000
Series Only)............................. 39
Using the Control Panel.................. 40
Attaching the Paper...................... 40
Removing Paper from the Auto Take-up Reel
Unit................................. 43
Basic Printing Methods(Windows)............ 45
Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)............ 48
Printable area............................ 51
Roll Paper Printable Area................. 51
Cut Sheets Printable Area................. 51
Turning Off the Power Using Power Off Timer
...................................... 52
Canceling Printing........................ 53
Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit
The Purpose of the Hard Disk Unit............ 55
Saving Print Jobs to the Hard Disk Unit......... 56
Viewing and Printing Saved Print Jobs.......... 57
More Ways to Print
Enlargements and Horizontal and Vertical
Banners................................ 58
Fitting Documents to the Width of the Roll
Paper................................ 59
Choosing a Print Size.................... 60
Fitting Documents to the Output Size. . . . . . . . 61
Making Enlarged Copies with a Scanner......... 62
Connecting the Scanner.................. 62
Making Enlarged Copies.................. 63
Placing Documents in the Scanner........... 63
Printing at Non-Standard Sizes............... 64
Printing CAD Drawings.................... 66
Borderless Printing........................ 67
Types of Borderless Printing Methods. . . . . . . . 67
Supported Media Sizes for Borderless Printing
.................................... 68
About Roll Paper Cutting................. 69
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 70
Correct color and print..................... 72
Multi-Page/Poster Printing.................. 75
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Folded Double-Side (Windows only)......... 76
N-up................................ 76
Poster (Windows only)................... 77
Printing Multiple Documents (the Layout
Manager)(Windows Only).................. 81
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 82
Saving and Recalling Settings............... 82
Color Management Printing
About Color Management................... 84
Color Management Print Settings............. 84
Setting profiles......................... 85
Setting color management with the applications
...................................... 85
Setting color management with the printer driver
...................................... 86
Color management printing by Host ICM
(Windows)............................ 86
Color management printing by ColorSync
(Mac OS X)............................ 87
Color management printing by Driver
ICM(Windows only)..................... 88
Tips for Using the Printer Driver(Windows)
Displaying the Settings Screen................ 90
From the Printer icon.................... 90
Displaying Help.......................... 91
Click the Help Button to Display............ 91
Right-click on the item you want to check and
display............................... 91
Customizing the Printer Driver............... 92
Saving various settings as your Select Settings
.................................... 92
Adding Media Types..................... 92
Rearranging display items................. 93
Overview of the Utility Tab.................. 94
Uninstalling the printer driver................ 96
Removing EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2....... 98
Using the Control Panel Menu
Menu Operations......................... 99
Menu List.............................. 100
Menu Descriptions....................... 104
Print Queues menu..................... 104
Paper menu.......................... 105
Maintenance menu..................... 107
Setup menu........................... 107
Enlarged Copy menu.................... 112
Maintenance
Adjusting the Print Head................... 114
Checking for clogged nozzles.............. 114
Cleaning the print head.................. 115
Minimizing Print Misalignments (Head
Alignment)........................... 116
Replacing Consumables.................... 119
Replacing Ink Cartridges................. 119
Replacing Maintenance Boxes............. 120
Replacing the Cutter.................... 121
Cleaning the Printer...................... 123
Cleaning the outside.................... 123
Cleaning the inside..................... 123
Problem Solver
What to Do When a Message Is Displayed. . . . . . 125
When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs. . . 127
Troubleshooting......................... 129
You cannot print (because the printer does not
work)............................... 129
The printer sounds like it is printing, but
nothing prints......................... 131
The prints are not what you expected. . . . . . . . 131
Feeding or ejecting problems.............. 134
Others.............................. 136
Tips for Using the Printer Driver(Mac OS X)
Displaying the Settings Screen................ 97
Displaying Help.......................... 97
Using Epson Printer Utility 4................. 97
Starting Epson Printer Utility 4............. 97
Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions............ 97
Uninstalling the printer driver................ 98
Appendix
Options and Consumable Products........... 137
Supported Media......................... 139
Epson Special Media Table............... 139
Usable Commercially Available Paper Size. . . . 145
Before printing on non-Epson media........ 146
Notes When Moving or Transporting the Printer
..................................... 147
Before Moving or Transporting............ 147
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Notes on Transporting.................. 148
After Moving or Transporting............. 148
System Requirements..................... 148
Specifications Table....................... 149
Standards and Approvals................. 150
Where To Get Help
Technical Support Web Site................. 151
Contacting Epson Support.................. 151
Before Contacting Epson................. 151
Help for Users in North America........... 152
Help for Users in Europe................. 152
Help for Users in Australia............... 152
Help for Users in Singapore............... 153
Help for Users in Thailand................ 153
Help for Users in Vietnam................ 153
Help for Users in Indonesia............... 153
Help for Users in Hong Kong.............. 154
Help for Users in Malaysia................ 154
Help for Users in India.................. 154
Help for Users in the Philippines........... 155
Software License Terms
Open Source Software Licenses.............. 156
Bonjour............................. 158
Other Software Licenses................... 163
Info-ZIP copyright and license............. 163
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Keep the entire computer system away from
Introduction
potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

When using this product

Do not put your hand inside this product or touch
the ink cartridges while printing.
Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise
you may damage this product.
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Always turn the product off using the Power button
on the control panel. When this button is pressed, the Power light flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the power cord or turn off the product until the Power light stops flashing.

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 back and forth horizontally in five centimeter movements about 15 times within five seconds.
Use the ink cartridge before the date printed on its
package.

Note on this Guide

Meaning of Symbols

!
!
c
Note:
Warning:
Caution:
Important:
Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury.
Cautions must be followed to avoid damage to this product or bodily injury.
Notes contain important information on the operation of this product.
Tips contain useful or additional information on the operation of this product.
Use up the ink cartridge within a year 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 IC chip on the side of the cart ridge.
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.
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.

Illustrations

Unless otherwise noted, the illustrations in this documentation show the SC-T7000 Series.

Operating System Versions

In this documentation, the following abbreviations are used.
Windows refers to Windows 7, Vista, XP.
Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic,
Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate.
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.
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Macintosh refers to Mac OS X.
Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.5.8 and later
versions.
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Printer Parts

Front section

A Printer cover
Open this cover when cleaning the printer or clearing jams.
B Poster board support
Raise this support so that you can place the media on it when printing on poster board. The support ensures that poster boards feeds smoothly.
U “Loading and Removing Poster Board” on page 31
C Maintenance box covers
Open these covers when replacing the Maintenance Box.
Some models have only the right cover.
U “Replacing Maintenance Boxes” on page 120
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D Paper basket
Output from the printer collects in this basket, keeping the media clean and free of creases.
It can hold up to 20 sheets of plain paper printed in line drawing mode.
The optional Stand (24”) for the SC-T3000 Series comes with a paper basket.
U “Using the Paper Basket” on page 37
E Casters
There are two casters on each leg. The casters are normally kept locked once the printer is in place.
F Stack guides
Select a guide according to the size of the media output to the paper basket.
U “Using the Paper Basket” on page 37
G Stack guide switch lever
Use to choose a stack guide.
H Cartridge cover
Open when replacing ink cartridges.
U “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 119
I Ink cartridges
Install all ink cartridges into each slot.
J AC inlet
Connect the supplied power cable here.
K Option port
Use when connecting the scanner for enlarged copies or the optional auto take-up reel unit.
U “Making Enlarged Copies with a Scanner” on page 62
U “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit (SC-T7000 Series Only)” on page 39
L LAN port
Connects the LAN cable.
M Data light
The network connection status and data reception are indicated by a lit or flashing light.
On : Connected.
Flashing : Receiving data.
N Status light
The color indicates the network transmission speed.
Off : 10Base-T
Red : 100Base-T
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Green : 1000Base-T
O USB port
Connect the USB cable here.
P Control panel
U “Using the Control Panel” on page 40
Q Alert lamp
This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs.
Lights or flashes
: An error has occurred. How the lamp lights or flashes varies with the type of error. The control panel
displays a description of the error.
Off : No error.
R Roll rest
When loading roll paper, place it on this rest and attach the roll paper adapters.
U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 24
S Adapter guides
Guises for attaching roll paper. Move the roll along these guides to attach it to the adapter holder.
U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 24
T Roll lock lever
A lever that locks roll paper in place after the roll is attached to the adapter holder.
U Adapter holder
The roll paper adapter is placed in this holder after the roll paper is attached.
V Paper slot
The slot through which roll paper and single sheets are fed during printing.
Feed single sheets one at a time.
W Print head
Fires ink via high density nozzles while moving left and right to print.
X Roll paper cover
Cover to protect the roll paper. Except when loading or removing roll paper, it should be closed when using the printer.
Y Paper eject guide
Guides paper output from the printer smoothly into the paper basket.
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Roll paper adapter

Use the supplied roll paper adapter when loading roll paper onto the printer.
U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 24
A Adapter lock lever

Control panel

Lift to unlock, lower to lock. Unlock when attaching roll paper to the adapter, lock once the roll is attached.
B Size lever
Position according to the size of the roll core.
A
P button (Power button)
Turns the power on and off.
B
P light (Power light)
The printer’s operational status is indicated by a lit or flashing light.
On : The power is on.
Flashing: The printer is receiving data or cleaning the
print head or performing other operations in the course of being shut down.
Off : The power is off.
C
( button (Load/Remove Paper button)
Pressing this button displays the Load/Remove Paper menu. Instructions for loading or removing the paper can be displayed by highlighting either Remove Paper or the type of paper currently loaded and then pressing the Z button. Follow the on-screen instructions to load or remove the paper.
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D Screen
Displays the printer’s status, menus, error messages, and so on. U “Screen View” on page 13
E Menu button
Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in the display. U “Using the Control Panel Menu” on
page 99
F
y button (Back button)
If menus are displayed, pressing this button takes you up one level in the menu hierarchy. U “Menu
Operations” on page 99
G
l/r buttons (Left/Right buttons)
Use these buttons to select tabs. The selected tab is
highlighted and the content of the info display area updated for the selected tab.
U “Screen View” on page 13
If menus are displayed, these buttons can be used to
position the cursor or to delete characters when entering text for items such as Setting Name or IP Address.
H
u/d buttons (Up/Down buttons)
When menus are displayed, these buttons can be used to highlight items or options. U “Menu
Operations” on page 99
I
Z button
Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in the
display. (This button cannot be used to display menus when the + is selected.)
U “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 99
When menus are displayed and an item is highlighted,
pressing this button displays the sub-menu for the highlighted item.
If pressed while a parameter is selected from the
Menu, the parameter is set or executed.
Displays the Maintenance menu, which is used for nozzle checks and head cleaning.
U “Adjusting the Print Head” on page 114
L
W button (Pause/Cancel button)
The printer enters pause status if this is pressed while
printing. To release the pause status, press the W button again, or select Pause Cancel on the screen and then press the Z button. To cancel print jobs being processed, select Job Cancel on the screen and then press the Z button.
Pressing this button while a menu or help is displayed
closes the menu or help and returns the printer to ready status.
M
) button (Feed/Cut Media button)
This button is used with roll paper only. If the printer is
loaded with cut sheets or poster board, pressing this button will have no effect.
It is used to manually cut roll paper using the built-in
cutter.
U “Manual cut method” on page 27
If printing is not currently in progress and the printer is
loaded with roll paper, you can feed paper ahead by pressing first this button and then the d button. Press the u button to rewind. Keep the d button pressed to feed the paper up to 3 m. Keep the u button pressed to rewind the paper up to 20 cm.
When the u button is used to rewind roll paper, the paper will pause when the end of the roll reaches the starting print position. Release the button and then press it again to resume.

Screen View

J button (Help button)
Except when printing is in progress, pressing this button displays the Help menu. Highlight an item and press the Z button to view help for the highlighted item.
K
" button (Maintenance button)
A Message
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Displays the printer’s status, operation, and error messages.
U “What to Do When a Message Is Displayed” on
page 125
B Tabs/Info Display Area
The tab/info display area contains the six tabs listed below.
Use the l/r buttons to select a tab.
Information on the selected tab appears in the info display area.
: The Print Queues Tab
,
This tab displays print job status and can be used to access the Print Queues menu.
.
:The Paper Tab
This tab shows the type of paper in the printer and can be used to access the Paper menu.
The Info Display Area
The paper tab info display area shows the Source and Media Type. When roll paper is used, it also shows the roll width. In addition, when On is selected for Roll Paper Remaining, it shows the amount of roll paper remaining. When the length remaining drops below the value selected for Remaining Alert, a
icon appears above the tab icon and an alert like that shown below is displayed to warn that the printer is nearing the end of the roll.
Pressing the Z or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Paper menu.
The Info Display Area
The print queues tab info display area shows the name of the current print job.
If an optional hard disk unit is installed, it also shows the number of held jobs, if any.
Pressing the Z or M enu but ton when thi s ta b is selected displays the Print Queues menu.
Important:
c
A flashing , icon indicates that the optional hard disk unit is exchanging data with another device. Do not disconnect the power cord or turn the printer off while the icon is flashing. Failure to observe this precaution could corrupt the data on the hard disk.
U “Paper menu” on page 105
: The Ink Tab
The ink tab displays ink status.
The Info Display Area
The ink tab info display area contains icons showing ink status and the approximate level of ink remaining. The icons change as follows when the ink is low or an error occurs.
Normal Warning or Error
1
2
1 Status indicators
The ink cartridge status is indicated as fol­lows.
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: No error. The height of the
indicator varies with the amount of ink remaining in the cartridge.
: Ink is low. You need to prepare a
new ink cartridge.
: Ink cartridge is expended; replace
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: An error occurred. Check the
message on the screen, and clear the error.
: Non-genuine cartridge.
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges.Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink.
2 Ink color codes
C:Cyan
Y:Yellow
M:Magenta
MK : Matte Black
PK : Photo Black
: The Maintenance Box is nearing
the end of its service life. You need to prepare a new Maintenance Box.
: Maintenance Box is at the end of
its service life. Replace the Maintenance Box with a new one.
Pressing the Z or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Maintenance menu.
U “Maintenance menu” on page 107
:The Setup Tab
/
The setup tab displays the IP address and menus for various settings.
The Info Display Area
The setup tab info display area shows the IP address currently assigned, if any.
Pressing the Z or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Setup menu.
: The Maintenance Tab
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The maintenance tab shows the status of the Maintenance Box and is used to display the Maintenance menu.
The Info Display Area
The maintenance tab info display area shows Maintenance Box status and the approximate amount of space remaining in the Mainte­nance Box. The icons change as follows to show errors or to warn when the Maintenance Box is nearing the end of its service life.
Normal Warning or Error
1 Status indicators
Maintenance Box status is shown as follows.
: No error. The height of the
indicator corresponds to the amount of space remaining.
U “Setup menu” on page 107
: The Enlarged Copy Tab
+
The enlarged copy tab is displayed only when a scanner is connected.
Pressing the Z button when this tab is selected displays the Enlarged Copy screen.
U “Enlarged Copy menu” on page 112
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Features

The main features of this printer are described below.

Realizing High Productivity

High-speed printing
The speed of the print head and paper feed have been increased for faster printing.
The printer is equipped with a high-speed rotary cutter for quick cutting, significantly increasing productivity.
Paper basket holds consecutive sheets
The paper basket accommodates up to 20 sheets of A1/ A0/US D/US E plain paper, promoting automation for improved productivity.
The optional Stand (24”) for the SC-T3000 Series comes with a paper basket.
U “Using the Paper Basket” on page 37
Pigmented inks are used for all colors for unsurpassed water resistance, allowing print results to be safely carried out-of-doors.
The printer driver offers a line drawing mode, making it easier to optimize printing for line drawing and, through unsurpassed reproduction of line drawing and fine lines in the form of connected lines, diagonals, and curves, ensuring the best possible results when the printer is used for drawings.
Vivid, highly lightfast posters and displays
Our new magenta ink improves the reds so important to posters, making them even more noticeable.
The printer driver offers a poster mode that simplifies the printing of vivid posters. Posters with vivid hues can be printed simply by selecting poster mode.
Thanks to the pigmented inks used for all colors, the results are highly water-resistant and can be used for short-term outdoor display. They are also extremely lightfast and fade-resistant and can be safely displayed in direct sunlight.
Improved operability with an easy to see and use color screen
Designed for intuitive operation, the large, brightly-lit, color LCD display is easy to understand and easy to use.
The large display offers detailed, easy-to-understand error messages and illustrated guides to loading paper.
U “Screen View” on page 13
Checking current operating status even from afar thanks to an alert lamp
Errors are immediately obvious even at a distance, thanks to the large, highly visible alert lamp. This helps prevent any wasted time when printing has stopped due to running out of ink or paper.

Realizing High Resolution

Thanks to newly developed EPSON UltraChrome XD Ink technology, the printer can be used for high-quality posters and CAD drawings.
CAD drawings: clear, legible, and with unsurpassed water resistance
Newly-developed, high-density ink Matte Black ink enables the printer to produce extremely detailed drawings.

Insistence on Ease-of-Use

Spindle-free roll paper adapter makes loading roll paper a snap
The lack of a spindle makes it possible to load and remove roll paper even in environments where space is at a premium.
To load roll paper, simply place it on the roll rest and attach roll paper adapters to both ends. The roll rest is low, making it easy even for short workers to load paper.
U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 24
Easy maintenance
Roll paper and all replacements, including ink cartridges, Maintenance Boxes, and cutters, are installed from the front, allowing the printer to be placed against a wall. The printer does not have to be moved to allow rear access.
Choose from three sizes of cartridge according to the task
Choose from 110, 350, and 700 ml cartridges according to the frequency with which the printer is used. Use cost-effective 700 ml cartridges for high-volume poster printing or select individual 110 or 350 ml cartridges for monochrome printing.
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New printer driver offers greatly improved ease-of-use
Print settings can be optimized simply by choosing the desired use or target. This spares you the trouble of adjusting print settings individually.
On startup, the printer driver automatically checks the status of the paper loaded in the printer and displays it in the Media Settings dialog, preventing errors caused by failure to check paper status before printing.
The printer driver displays printer settings graphically, reducing errors caused by inappropriate choices of settings.

Notes on Usage and Storage

Installation space

Make sure that you secure the following 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 149
SC-T7000 Series/SC-T5000 Series
SC-T3000 Series
* When printing on poster board, ensure that there is
sufficient space both in front of and behind the printer.
U “Loading and Removing Poster Board” on
page 31
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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
temperature and humidity range described in the "Specifications Table". U “Specifications Table”
on page 149
Even when the conditions above are met, you may not be able to print properly if the environmental conditions are not suitable for the paper. Be sure to use the printer in an environment where the paper’s requirements are met. For more details, see the documentation supplied with the paper.
Also, when operating in dry areas, air conditioned environment, or under direct sunlight, maintain the appropriate humidity.
Do not install the printer next to heat sources or
directly in the path of air from a ventilator or air conditioner. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the print head nozzles drying and clogging.
If you do not print for a long time, the print head
nozzles may become clogged. We recommend that you print once a week to prevent the print head from clogging.
The roller may leave an impression on paper that is
left in the printer. This can also cause wavy or curled paper resulting in paper feeding problems or the print head could be scratched. Remove any paper when storing.
Store the printer after confirming that the print
head has been capped (the print head is positioned at the far right). If the print head is left uncapped for a long time, the print quality may decline.
Note:
If the print head is not capped, turn the printer on, and then turn it off.
To prevent the accumulation of dust and other
foreign matter in the printer, close all covers before placing it in storage.
If the printer will be not be used for an extended period, protect it with an anti-static cloth or other cover.
The print head may not be capped (i.e., may not
move to the right-hand side) if an error occurs and the printer is turned off without first resolving the error. Capping is a function for automatically covering the print head with a cap (lid) to prevent the print head from drying out. In this case, turn on the power and wait a while until capping is performed automatically.
When the power is on, do not remove the power
plug or cut the power at the breaker. The print head may not be capped properly. In this case, tu rn on the power and wait a while until capping is performed automatically.
Even when the printer is not in use, some ink will be
consumed by head cleaning and other maintenance operations needed to keep the print head in good condition.

Notes when not using the printer

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.
The print head nozzles are very small, and they can become clogged easily if fine dust gets on the print head, and you may not be able to print properly.
When turned on after an extended period of disuse,
the printer may automatically perform head cleaning to ensure print quality.
Head cleaning will end after about 10 to 15 minutes.

Notes on handling ink cartridges

Note the following points when handling ink cartridges to maintain good print quality.
The supplied ink cartridges and Maintenance Box
are for use during the initial charging. The supplied ink cartridges and Maintenance Box will be require replacement relatively quickly.
We recommend that ink cartridges be stored at
room temperature out of direct sunlight and used before the expiry date printed on the packaging.
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To ensure good results, use all the ink in the
cartridge within a year of installation.
Ink cartridges that have been stored at low
temperatures for an extended period should be allowed to return to room temperature over a period of four hours.
Do not touch the IC chips on the sides of ink
cartridges. You may not be able to print properly.
Install all ink cartridges into each slot. You cannot
print if any of the slots are empty.
Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. The ink in the printer may dry, preventing it from printing as expected. Leave ink cartridges in all slots even while you do not use the printer.
The ink level and other data are stored in the IC
chip, allowing cartridges to be used after being removed and replaced.
To avoid getting dirt on the ink supply port, store
the removed ink cartridge properly. The ink supply port has a valve in it so it does not need to be capped.
Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the
ink supply port, so be careful not to get any ink on the surrounding area when removing the cartridges.
Notes on Handling
Use Epson special media under normal room
conditions (temperature: 15 to 25˚C; humidity: 40 to 60%).
Do not fold the paper or scratch the surface of the
paper.
Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper
with your bare hands. Moisture and oils from your hands can affect print quality.
Handle paper by the edges. We recommend
wearing cotton gloves.
Changes in temperature and humidity may cause
paper to become wavy or curled. Be careful not to scratch or soil the paper, and flatten it before loading it in the printer.
Do not wet the paper.
Do not throw away the paper packaging as you can
use it for storing the paper.
Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight,
excessive heat, or humidity.
Keep cut sheets in their original package after
opening, and keep them in a flat place.
To maintain the quality of the print head, this
printer stops printing before ink cartridges are completely expended.
Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled
materials, this does not effect printer function or performance.
Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You
may not be able to print properly.
Do not drop or knock it against hard objects;
otherwise, the ink may leak.

Notes on handling paper

Note the following points when handling and storing the paper. If the paper is not in good condition, print quality may decline.
Check the documentation supplied with each paper.
Remove roll paper that is not in use from the
printer. Rewind it correctly and then store it in the original packaging that came with the roll paper. If you leave the roll paper in the printer for a long time, its quality may decline.
Notes on handling printed paper
To maintain long lasting, high quality print results, note the following points.
Do not rub or scratch the printed surface. If they are
rubbed or scratched, the ink may peel off.
Do not touch the printed surface; Failure to observe
this precaution may cause ink to rub off.
Make sure the print outs are completely dry before
folding of stacking; otherwise, the color may change where they touch (leaves a mark). These marks will disappear if they are separated immediately and dried; however, they will remain if not separated.
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If you put the print outs in an album before they are
completely dry, they may be blurred.
Do not use a dryer to dry the print outs.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Prevent color distortion while displaying or storing
the print outs by following the instructions in the paper’s documentation.
Note:
Typically, print outs and photos fade over time (color distortion) due to the effects of light and various constituents in the air. This also applies to Epson special media. However, with the correct storage method, the degree of color distortion can be minimized.
See the documentation supplied with Epson special
media for detailed information on handling the paper after printing.
The colors of photos, posters, and other printed
materials appear different under different lighting
*
conditions (light sources from this printer may also appear different under different light sources.
* Light sources include sunlight, fluorescent light, incandescent light, and other types.
). The colors of print outs
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Introducing the Supplied Software

Contents of the Software Disc

The supplied Software Disc contains the following software. Install as required.
More information be found in the Network Guide (pdf) or via online help for the application in question.
For Windows
Software Name
Epson Driver and Utilities The following software is installed.
Printer Driver
The printer driver is required when using the printer.
It can be installed by selecting Install during setup.
U “Summary of the Printer Driver” on page 23
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2
This application is used for custom paper settings and to update printer firmware.
Epson Network Utilities Select this option during installation if the printer and computer are connected via a
netw ork. Ins tall ing th is ut ility allo ws a wi zard to be u sed t o simp lify the pr oces s of se ttin g the addresses needed for network connections.
EpsonNet Print is also installed. With this software, you can perform direct TCP/IP printing when the computer and the printer are connected via a network.U Using EpsonNet Print (pdf)
EpsonNet Config With this software, you can configure various network settings for the printer from your
computer. This is useful as it allows you to enter addresses and names using the keyboard.
The documentation is installed with the application.
LFP Print Plug-In for Office This is a plug-in for Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Installing
this plug-in displays a ribbon in Office applications that gives quick access to horizontal and vertical banner printing and enlarged printing.
Before installing the plug-in, check the following.
Office 2003, Office 2007, or Office 2010 is installed.
None of these applications (Office 2003, Office 2007, or Office 2010) is running.
This plug-in is not included in some regions.
For Mac OS X
Software Name
Epson Driver and Utilities The following software is installed.
Printer Driver
The printer driver is required when using the printer.
It can be installed by selecting Install during setup.
U “Summary of the Printer Driver” on page 23
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2
This application is used for custom paper settings and to update printer firmware.
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Software Name
Epson Network Utilities Select this option during installation if the printer and computer are connected via a
netw ork. Ins tall ing th is ut ility allo ws a wi zard to be u sed t o simp lify the pr oces s of se ttin g the addresses needed for network connections.
EpsonNet Config With this software, you can configure various network settings for the printer from your
computer. This is useful as it allows you to enter addresses and names using the keyboard.
The documentation is installed with the application.
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Summary of the Printer Driver

The main functions of the printer driver are described below.
Converts print data received from applications into
printable data and sends it to the printer.
S et ti n g s s u c h a s do c u me n t size and print quality can
be adjusted from the settings dialogs.
Windows
Allows the user to execute printer maintenance
functions to maintain print quality, and check the printer’s status and so on.
Windows
You can easily import or export printer driver settings.
You can save these settings and easily import or export these saved settings.
U “Customizing the Printer Driver” on
page 92
Mac OS X
U “Overview of the Utility Tab” on page 94
Mac OS X
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Basic Operations
B

Loading and Removing the Roll Paper

Loading Roll Paper

Load roll paper after attaching the supplied roll paper adapters.
Important:
c
Insert the paper just before printing. The roller may leave an impression on paper that is left in the printer.
C
Open the roll paper cover.
Confirm that the adapter holder lock lever is raised.
Note:
The paper that can be used in the printer is detailed in the following section.
U “Supported Media” on page 139
Turn on the printer by pressing the P button.
A
Note:
Closing the paper basket makes the work
easier. U “Using the Paper Basket” on
page 37
Leaving the poster board supports raised can
cause jams; lower all the supports before proceeding. To lower the supports, grasp them, pull them diagonally downward, and then release.
Place roll paper on the roll rest on top of the
D
printer.
Size the two supplied roll paper adapters to the
E
roll core.
3-inch core
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2-inch core
Raise the adapter lock lever to release the lock on
F
each of the two roll paper adapters.
Slide the roll paper right until it contacts the
I
adapter guides.
Following the adapter guide, slide the roll slowly to the opposite side.
Press the ( button on the control panel.
J
Confirm that Roll Paper is highlighted in the display and press the Z button.
Attach an adapter to each end of the roll.
G
Press the adapters in until they are fully inserted in the roll, with no gaps.
Lower the lock levers to lock the adapters in
H
place.
Insert the end of the roll paper in the paper slot
K
and pull it through.
Make sure that the paper is free of slack and that the end is not folded.
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Pull the paper straight through until the leading edge of the paper reaches the lines on the poster board supports as shown.
Note:
Do not touch the paper where it will be printed. After loading the roll paper, rotate the roll paper adapters as shown to feed the paper through.
Following the on-screen instructions, press the
M
Z button.
The paper will be fed into the printer.
Close the roll paper cover.
N
Check the media type.
O
If a barcode giving information on the paper is printed on the roll
The printer will automatically read the barcode as the paper is fed; no message is displayed. The printer is ready to print when Ready is displayed.
Lower the roll lock lever.
L
If a barcode giving information on the paper is not printed on the roll
The printer will display the Paper Type and Roll Paper Remaining settings for the paper currently selected with the printer. To print at current settings, press the d/u buttons to highlight Keep Settings Above and press the Z button. To change settings, highlight Change Settings and press the Z button. U “Viewing and
Changing Media Settings” on page 35

Cutting the roll paper

Either of the following two methods can be used to cut roll paper after printing.
Auto Cut:
Cut the roll paper after printing each page automatically using the built-in cutter.
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Manual cut:
Buttons that are used in the following settings
Press the ) button to cut the paper using the built-in cutter. A cutline is printed for manual cutting and can be used as a guide when cutting paper using the built-in cutter.
You can specify the method either from the control panel or the printer driver. Note, however, that the setting selected with the printer driver takes priority when the printer driver is used.
Note: Disable printer driver Auto Cut and printer Auto
Cut options when using the optional auto take-up
reel unit.
It may take a while to cut the roll paper.
Some of the roll paper may not be cut using the
built-in cutter. Use a cutter sold at a store to cut the paper.
Follow the steps below when using a third-party cutter.
Press the ) button. Keep the d button pressed to feed the paper so that the cut location is below the paper eject guide. Cut the paper using scissors or a third-party cutter.
Setting methods
Setting on the computer
Set Auto Cut from the Advanced tab - Roll Paper Option in the printer driver’s Properties (or Printing preferences) screen.
Setting from the printer
Use the l/r buttons in the control panel to select the / tab and press the Z or Menu button. The Setup menu will be displayed; select Printer Setup > Roll Paper Setup> Auto Cut > On and press the Z button. For manual cutting, select Off. The default setting is On.
U “Setup menu” on page 107
Manual cut method
When Off is selected in the printer driver or Off is selected for Auto Cut in the control panel, the paper can be cut in any location after printing as described below.
Cutting paper manually using the built-in cutter
Press the ) button. Viewing the interior of the
A
printer without opening the printer cover, press the d button to align the cut location with the
mark on the right side of the printer’s
interior.
Note:
The minimum length of paper that can be cut with the built-in cutter is fixed at 60 to 127 mm and cannot be changed. If the cutting position is shorter than the shortest length above, the paper has to be automatically fed to that length thus a margin will have to be left. Cut off the margin with a cutter sold at a store.
Press the Z button.
B
The paper is cut by the built-in cutter.
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Removing the roll paper

This section describes how to remove and store roll paper after printing. The pressure rollers may leave impressions on paper that is left in the printer.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
Open the roll paper cover.
D
Note:
When removing the roll paper, you can use the optional roll paper belt to prevent the roll paper from unwinding.
Raise the roll lock lever.
E
Confirm that the printer is ready and press the
A
( button.
The Load/Remove Paper menu will be displayed.
Press the d/u buttons to highlight Remove
B
Paper and press the Z button.
If On is selected for Roll Paper Remaining, the printer will automatically print a barcode.
The paper will automatically be rewound.
C
Once the paper is rewound, the printer will display Press
Note: When the display shows Turn roll paper adapter to wind up roll paper, open the roll paper cover and
rewind the paper by hand.
and load paper.
Holding the paper by the roll adapters, move the
F
roll to the roll rest.
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Lift the adapter lock levers to release the roll
G
paper adapters.
Remove the roll paper adapters.
H

Loading and Removing Cut Sheets

The procedure for loading and positioning cut sheets varies with the thickness of the paper.
0.08 to 0.8 mm U “Loading Cut Sheets” on page 29
0.9 to 2.1 mm U “Loading Poster Board” on
page 31
Important:
c
If the paper is wavy or curled, flatten the paper before loading it in the printer, or use new paper. If wavy or curled paper is loaded, this printer may not be able to recognize the paper size, feed the paper, or print correctly.
We recommend that you return the paper to its original package and store it flat, and take it out of the package just before you use it.
After rewinding the roll paper carefully, store it in the original package.
Close the roll paper cover.

Loading Cut Sheets

Important:
c
Insert the paper just before printing. The pressure rollers may leave impressions on paper that is left in the printer.
Note:
The paper that can be used in the printer is detailed in the following section.
U “Supported Media” on page 139
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Turn on the printer by pressing the P button.
A
Note:
Closing the paper basket makes the work
easier. U “Using the Paper Basket” on
page 37
Leaving the poster board supports raised can
cause jams; lower all the supports before proceeding. To lower the supports, grasp them, pull them diagonally downward, and then release.
Feed the paper into the paper slot with the
C
printable surface toward you.
Insert the paper into the paper slot, keeping its right edge aligned with the loading mark on the roll paper cover. Slide the paper in until it stops.
Press the ( button on the control panel. Press
B
the d/u button to highlight Cut Sheet and press the Z button.
Important:
c
Insert all paper in portrait orientation. Inserting paper in landscape orientation may cause a decline in print quality.
Confirm that Press Z is displayed and press the
D
Z button.
The paper will be fed into the printer.
Check the media type.
E
The display shows the type of paper currently selected with the printer. To print at current
settings, press the d/u buttons to highlight Keep Settings Above and press the Z button. To change settings, highlight Change Settings and press the Z button. U “Viewing and
Changing Media Settings” on page 35
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Removing Cut Sheets

This section describes how to remove cut sheets when printing is complete.
Note:
To remove paper that was loaded but not used, press the ( button and select Remove Paper.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
Confirm that Paper Eject is displayed in the
A
control panel.

Loading and Removing Poster Board

This section describes how to load and remove poster board from 0.9 to 2.1 mm thick.
The printer can be used with board of the following sizes.
*
A2/A1/B2/B1
*
inch
* Not supported by the SC-T3000 Series.

Loading Poster Board

Poster board requires space both behind and in front of the printer. The approximate amount of space required is shown below. If the printer is set up near a wall, make sure there is enough space at the rear.
/B1 landscape*/24 × 30 inch/30 × 40
Keeping a hand on the cut sheets to prevent them falling from the printer, press the Z button.
The paper will be fully ejected from the printer
B
and can then be removed by hand.
Paper Size Front (a) Back (b)
A2 444 mm 135 mm
A1 691 mm 382 mm
B2 578 mm 269 mm
B1 880 mm 571 mm
24 × 30 inch 612 mm 303 mm
30 × 40 inch 866 mm 557 mm
Important:
c
Insert the paper just before printing. The roller may leave an impression on paper that is left in the printer.
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Note:
The paper that can be used in the printer is detailed in the following section.
U “Supported Media” on page 139
Turn on the printer by pressing the P button.
A
Note:
Closing the paper basket makes the work easier.
U “Using the Paper Basket” on page 37
Press the ( button in the control panel. Press
B
the d/u button to highlight Poster Board and press the Z button.
Raise all the poster board supports.
C
Press the supports diagonally downwards and then lift them straight up.
Place the side to printable face up with its edge in
D
front of the projecting supports as shown.
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Insert the board, using the edge to keep the
E
supports pressed down.
Open the printer cover.
F
Close the printer cover.
H
Position the trailing and right edges of the board
I
as shown by the loading indicators.
Center the right edge over the groove to the right of the paper eject guide and align the trailing edge with the ends of poster board supports, as shown.
I ns er t t he bo a rd , c h ec ki ng to be s ur e t ha t i t p a ss es
G
under the rollers.
After positioning the media, press the Z
J
button.
The paper will be fed into the printer.
Check the media type.
K
The display shows the type of paper currently selected with the printer. To print at current
settings, press the d/u buttons to highlight Keep Settings Above and press the Z button. To change settings, highlight Change Settings and press the Z button. U “Viewing and
Changing Media Settings” on page 35
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Removing Poster Board

This section describes how to remove poster board when printing is complete.
Note:
To remove paper that was loaded but not used, press the ( button and select Remove Paper.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
Pull the poster board forward as shown in the
B
on-screen instructions. After removing the poster board, press the Z button.
Important:
c
If poster board will not be used in the next print job, lower all the poster board supports. Leaving the supports raised may cause paper to jam.
To lower the supports, grasp them as shown, pull them diagonally downward, and then release.
Confirm that Paper Eject is displayed in the
A
control panel.
Keeping a hand on the poster board to prevent it falling from the printer, press the Z button.
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Viewing and Changing Media Settings

The following is displayed in the control panel after paper is loaded.
Note:
If On is selected for Roll Paper Remaining and a barcode with roll data is printed on the current roll, the printer will read the barcode and adjust settings automatically, and the above dialog will not be displayed.
Time until replacement
The following settings are recorded in a barcode printed on the roll.
The amount of paper remaining, the value selected for remaining alert, and the paper type.
The barcode is automatically printed at the end of the roll when the roll is rewound. The barcode is automatically read and settings adjusted the next time the paper is used, improving efficiency when multiple rolls of paper are used.
Tracking the amount of paper remaining in the .
tab info display area
The info display area shows the amount of paper remaining in the current roll. Once the amount of paper remaining falls below the limit, the amount is replaced by a warning indicator showing that paper is running low.
U “Screen View” on page 13
Printing availability

Checking Media Settings

The dialog displays the following options for the paper currently loaded in the printer.
Select Paper Type
The current paper type.
Remaining Setup
Displayed only with roll paper.
This item shows the option currently selected for Roll Paper Remaining.
When On is selected for Roll Paper Remaining, the printer tracks the following roll paper data.
The printer predicts whether the current job can be printed on the amount of paper remaining and displays the results, preventing waste caused the paper running out part way through a print job. This allows you to choose whether to print on the existing roll or replace the paper, preventing waste.

Adjusting Settings

Follow the steps below to change the settings displayed.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
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Select an option.
A
To print at current settings Press the d/u buttons to highlight Keep Settings Above and press the Z button.
Proceed to Step 6.
To change settings Press the d/u buttons to highlight Change Settings and press the Z button.
Highlight a setting you wish to change and press
B
the Z button.
Highlight an option and press the Z button.
C
Press the y button to return to the dialog shown
D
in Step 2.
When settings are complete, highlight Exit and
E
press the Z button.

Replacing Paper

This section describes how to replace paper. The process for removing the current paper differs with the type of paper loaded; follow the instructions displayed in the control panel.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
If On is selected for Remaining Setup, you will
F
be prompted to enter the length of the roll. Press the d/u buttons to choose a value between
5.0 and 99.5 m and press the Z button. Paper length is set in increments of 0.5 m.
After a short pause the printer will show Ready, indicating that it is ready to print. Transmit the data to be printed from a computer.
Confirm that the printer is ready and press the
A
( button.
The Load/Remove Paper menu will be displayed.
Press the d/u buttons to select the type of paper
B
used to replace the current paper, and then press the Z button.
The printer will eject the current paper.
C
The process for ejecting the paper varies with the type of paper loaded, as described below.
If On is selected for Roll Paper Remaining
Barcode printing will begin; when printing is complete, the roll will rewind automatically.
If Off is selected for Roll Paper Remaining
The roll rewinds automatically.
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Cut Sheets
Cut sheets are automatically ejected to the rear, where they can be removed by hand.
Poster Board
Poster board is partially ejected to the front. Supporting the board with one hand to prevent it falling, press the Z button and pull out the board.
If the next job will not use poster board, lower all the poster board supports. Leaving the supports raised may cause paper to jam.
To lower the supports, grasp them as shown, pull them diagonally downward, and then release.

Using the Paper Basket

The paper basket collects paper from the printer, preventing it falling to the floor and becoming creased or dirty.
The optional Stand (24”) for the SC-T3000 Series comes with a paper basket.
It can hold up to 20 sheets of the following types of paper printed in line drawing mode.
Paper Size Media types
A1 (594 × 841 mm) Plain Paper Roll
US D (22 × 34 in)
A0 (841 × 1189 mm)
US E (34 × 44 in)
* Not supported by the SC-T3000 Series.
*
*
Follow the on-screen instructions to load the
D
paper for the next job.
Paper not of the above types must be removed from the printer one at a time before the next sheet is printed.
Important:
c
Collecting consecutive sheets of other types in the paper basket may result in stains, folds, or other damage to the printed sheets.
The paper basket can hold sheets up to 1189 mm long.
Note:
Close the paper basket before printing banners or other documents that exceed the maximum length. Before the paper ejected from the printer touches the floor, we suggest that you take it in both hands close to the paper eject guides and continue to lightly support it until printing is complete.
Closing the Paper Basket
Close the paper basket before loading paper or moving the printer.
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Press the paper basket to the opposite side.
c
Important:
The paper basket will not function correctly when opened to the position shown below at right.
Stop when the paper basket is in the position shown below at left.
Opening the Paper Basket
If the paper basket is closed, it can be opened for use as described below.
Lightly pull the paper basket down.
Using the Paper Basket
Adjust the stack guide to match the size of the paper.
Note:
The paper basket may with some documents or in some environments fail to hold the paper correctly, resulting in the paper wrinkling or folding.
Guide positioned for A1/US D (22 × 34 in) size paper
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Guide positioned for other sizes of paper

Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit (SC-T7000 Series Only)

The optional auto take-up reel unit automatically takes up paper as it is printed. It improves efficiency for banners or large jobs involving continuous printing on roll paper.
The auto take-up reel unit for this printer can take up paper in either of the directions shown below. Some types of paper may not support one or the other of these directions or may place restrictions on the take-up direction.
See the following section for information on take-up support and take-up direction.
U “Epson Special Media Table” on page 139
Forward Backward
Forward takes up the roll with the printable side out.
Backward takes up the roll with the printable side in.
Caution:
!
Fix the roll core for the auto take-up reel unit
in place as described in the documentation.
Dropping the roll core could cause injury.
Be careful that your hands, hair, or other
objects do not get caught in the moving parts of the auto take-up reel unit.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
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Important:
c
Confirm that the end of the roll is cut straight across. The unit will not function as expected if the end of the roll is wavy or curved.
U “Manual cut method” on page 27
Note:
For information on installing the auto take-up reel unit, see the documentation supplied with the auto take-up reel unit attachment.

Using the Control Panel

This section describes how to use the control panel for the auto take-up reel unit.
Backward : The roll is taken up with the printable
side in.
Forward : The roll is taken up with the printable
side out.
Off : The auto take-up reel unit does not
take up paper.
C Manual switch
Selects the manual take-up direction.
The setting selected with the Manual switch takes effect when the Auto switch is in the Off position.
Backward : The roll is taken up with the printable
side in.
The speed will increase after the button is pressed for more than three seconds.
Forward : The roll is taken up with the printable
side out.
A Power lamp
Displays the status of the auto take-up reel unit.
On : The auto take-up reel unit is
ready for use.
Flickering : The auto take-up reel unit is in
use.
Blinking : The auto take-up reel unit is in
power-saving mode.
Intermittent blinking
Off : The power is off.
: An error has occurred.
The speed will increase after the button is pressed for more than three seconds.

Attaching the Paper

This section describes how to attach roll paper to the auto take-up reel unit roll core.
The procedure varies with the take-up direction.
Important:
c
Before proceeding, select Off for Auto Cut. Using the auto take-up reel unit when On is selected will cause errors.
U “Cutting the roll paper” on page 26
Taking Up the Paper Printable Side Out
B Auto switch
Selects the auto take-up direction.
For information on installing the roll core, see the Setup Guide for the optional auto take-up reel unit.
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Buttons that are used in the following settings
E
Tape the end to the roll core.
Place tape (available from third-party suppliers) at the center and then at the left and right ends.
Set the auto take-up reel unit Auto switch to Off.
A
Plug the power cord into an outlet and confirm that the power lamp lights.
Turn on the printer by pressing the P button.
B
Check that the roll paper is correctly loaded in the
C
printer.
Keep the d button in the control panel pressed
F
until you have fed enough paper for about three wraps around the roll core.
Keep the Manual switch pressed to Forward to
G
wrap the paper three times around the core.
After wrapping the paper around the core, ensure that paper around the core is sufficiently loose.
Press the ) button in the control panel. Keep
D
the d button pressed until the end of the roll reaches the roll core.
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Note:
The tensioner supplied with the auto take-up reel unit is used with some types of paper. Slacken the paper and insert the tensioner near the center of the paper as shown. See the following section for information on paper that requires the tensioner.
U “Epson Special Media Table” on page 139
Set the Auto switch to Forward.
H
Buttons that are used in the following settings
Set the auto take-up reel unit Auto switch to Off.
A
Plug the power cord into an outlet and confirm that the power lamp lights.
Taking Up the Paper Printable Side In
For information on installing the roll core, see the Setup Guide for the optional auto take-up reel unit.
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Turn on the printer by pressing the P button.
B
Check that the roll paper is correctly loaded in the
C
printer.
Press the ) button in the control panel. Keep
D
the d button pressed until the end of the roll reaches the roll core.
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Tape the end to the roll core.
E
Place tape (available from third-party suppliers) at the center and then at the left and right ends.
Keep the d button in the control panel pressed
F
until you have fed enough paper for about three wraps around the roll core.
Set the Auto switch to Backward.
H

Removing Paper from the Auto Take-up Reel Unit

This section describes how to remove paper from the auto take-up reel unit.
Keep the Manual switch pressed to Backward to
G
wrap the paper three times around the core.
After wrapping the paper around the core, ensure that paper around the core is sufficiently loose.
Caution:
!
Removing paper from the auto take-up reel unit requires two workers, one on each end of the roll.
A single worker working by his- or herself could drop the roll, resulting in injury.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
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Set the Auto switch to Off.
A
Cut the paper and take it up until it is all on the
B
auto take-up reel unit roll core.
U “Manual cut method” on page 27
After cutting the paper, support the end to prevent the printed surface touching the floor; continue to support the paper until it is all taken up. Keep the Manual switch pressed in the take-up direction (either Forward or Backward).
Remove the roll core from the auto take-up reel
D
unit.
Unlock the movable unit and remove it from the
C
roll core.
When removing the movable unit, support the ro ll core wi th one ha nd to pre vent it f alling t o the floor.
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Basic Printing Methods (Windows)

Printing is performed from the application used to create the document you wish to print. The basic procedure is described below.
Turn on the printer, and load the paper.
A
U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 24
U “Loading Cut Sheets” on page 29
U “Loading Poster Board” on page 31
When you have created the data, click Print in
B
the File menu.
After confirming that the printer is selected, click
C
Printer properties or Properties to display the Printer Settings tab.
Check the options selected for Media Settings.
D
On startup, the printer driver automatically downloads information on the media in the printer and displays it in the Media Settings area.
To print at current settings, proceed to the next step.
If the desired settings are not displayed, replace the media in the printer with the desired paper type and click the Acquire Info button. The driver will reacquire data from the printer and update the information displayed in the Media Settings area.
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In the Size Settings area, choose the desired
E
Paper Size.
Choose the Paper Size selected when the document was created in the application.
If the desired size is not available in the menu, click Custom Paper Size to add a custom paper size. U “Printing at Non-Standard Sizes” on
page 64
Advanced fit and borderless settings are available in the Layout tab.
U “Enlargements and Horizontal and Vertical
Banners” on page 58
U “Borderless Printing” on page 67
In the Print Quality area, choose an option for
G
Select Target.
Choose an option according to the type of document and how it will be used.
Select “fit to” and borderless printing options.
F
To resize the document to fit it to the width of the roll when using roll paper, simply select Fit to Roll Paper Width.
To print without borders (margins), select Borderless.
For borderless printing on paper larger than the original document size, select both the “fit to” and borderless options.
To choose a color correction method or adjust colors, select Advanced Settings.
U “Correct color and print” on page 72
Check settings.
H
The selected settings are reflected in the area on the right; check that settings are correct.
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Click the OK button.
I
When settings are complete, click Print.
J
An error message is displayed if an error occurs or an ink cartridge needs replacing while printing.
The progress bar is displayed, and printing starts.
Screen while printing
The following screen is displayed when you start printing, and the progress bar (the computer’s processing status) is displayed. On this screen you can check the remaining ink level, product numbers for the ink cartridges, and so on.
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Basic Printing Methods (Mac OS X)

Turn on the printer, and load the paper.
A
U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 24
U “Loading Cut Sheets” on page 29
U “Loading Poster Board” on page 31
When you have created the data, from the File
B
menu of the application, click Print and so on.
For Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5, click the arrow ( ) to make settings on the Page Setup screen.
Note:
If page settings are not displayed in the print dialog, click the “page settings” option (e.g., Page Setup) in the File menu.
The print screen is displayed.
C
Mac OS X v10.7
Click Show Details at the bottom of the dialog.
Check that this printer is selected, and then set
D
the paper size.
Select one of the following options for Paper Size. XXXX is the actual paper size, such as A4.
XXXX: Print with margins on roll paper. Print using the Roll Paper Margin selected on the printer. U “Print Queues menu” on page 104
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XXXX (cut sheet): Print with margins on cut sheets. Print with top, right, and left margins of 3 mm and a bottom margin of 14 mm.
When performing borderless or banner printing; see U “Borderless Printing” on page 67, U
“Enlargements and Horizontal and Vertical Banners” on page 58
To view basic print settings, select Printer
E
Settings from the list.
If the desired settings are not displayed, replace the media in the printer with the desired paper type and click the Acquire Info button. The driver will reacquire data from the printer and update the information displayed.
Choose how the printed document will be used.
F
Choose an option according to the type of document and how it will be used.
In Mac OS X versions 10.7 and 10.6, the printer driver automatically acquires information on the paper loaded in the printer at startup and displays it in the Page Setup and Media Type areas. To print at current settings, proceed to the next step.
In Mac OS X version 10.5, choose Page Setup and the Media Type according to the type of paper loaded in the printer.
To choose a color correction method or adjust colors, select Advanced Settings for Mode.
U “Correct color and print” on page 72
Check settings.
G
The selected settings are reflected in the area on the right; check that settings are correct.
When settings are complete, click Print.
H
The printer icon is displayed in the Dock while printing. Click the printer icon to display the status. You can check the progress of the current print job and the printer status information. You can also cancel a print job.
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Also, if an error occurs while printing, a notification message is displayed.
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Printable area

This section describes the printable areas for the printer.
If the margin set in an application is larger than the following setting values, sections beyond the specified margins are not printed. For example, if 15 mm is selected for the left and right margins in the printer menus and the document fills the page, the 15 mm at the left and right sides of the page will not be printed.

Roll Paper Printable Area

The gray area in the illustration below shows the printable area.
When printing borderless on the left and right, the left and right margins are 0 mm. When printing borderless on all edges, all margins are 0 mm.
The arrow in the illustration indicates the direction of the ejected paper.
254mm~1118mm
3mm/15mm 3mm/15mm
127mm
~
B
15m
254mm~914mm 254mm~620mm
1
2
3
4
C
3mm/15mm
D
Roll Paper Margin Parameter
Normal
Top15mm/Bottom15mm A, C = 15 mm
Top35mm/Bottom15mm A = 35 mm
Top45mm/Bottom15mm A = 45 mm
3mm A, B, C, D = 3 mm
15mm A, B, C, D = 15 mm
*
When Normal is selected, the value for A is 20 mm
Margin Values
A, C = 15 mm
B, D = 3 mm
B, D = 3 mm
C = 15 mm
B, D = 3 mm
C = 15 mm
B, D = 3 mm
*
for the following paper.
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)/Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250)/Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)/Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260)
When the following media are used in CAD / Line Drawing mode, the value for A and C is 3 mm.
4
A
3~45mm
*1 SC-T7000 Series *2 SC-T5000 Series *3 SC-T3000 Series *4 If Banner is selected for Roll Paper Option in the printer driver Advanced tab, the top and bottom margins are 0 mm.
Margins for roll paper depend on the option selected for Roll Paper Margin in the menus, as shown in the table below.
Roll Paper Margin Settings U “Setup menu” on
page 107
indicates factory default settings.
Singleweight Matte Paper
Important:
c
Printing is distorted when the trailing edge of
the roll paper comes off the core. Make sure the trailing edge does not come inside the printing area.
The print size does not change even when the
margins are changed.

Cut Sheets Printable Area

When printing borderless on the left and right, the left and right margins are 0 mm. (Borderless printing is not available with poster board.)
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The arrow in the illustration indicates the direction of the ejected paper.

Turning Off the Power Using Power Off Timer

The printer offers the following two power management options.
Sleep mode
The printer enters sleep mode when there are no errors, no print jobs being received, and no control panel or other operations performed. When the printer enters sleep mode, the control panel’s screen turns off and the internal motors and other parts switch off to consume less power.
Press any button in the control panel to reactivate the display. However, under these conditions, the screen display turns off again after 30 seconds if no operations are performed. The printer only exits sleep mode and is completely restored to normal operation when a print job is received or the cover is opened or another hardware operation is performed. The delay before the printer enters sleep mode can be selected from values between 5 and 180 minutes. At default settings, the printer enters sleep mode if no operations are performed for 15 minutes. The delay can be changed from the Setup menu. U “Setup
menu” on page 107
Note:
When the printer enters sleep mode, the control panel’s screen goes blank as if the power has been turned off, but the P light remains lit.
Power Off Timer
The printer is equipped with a Power Off Timer option that automatically turns the printer off if no errors occur, no print jobs are received, and no control panel or other operations are performed for a set period of time. The delay before the printer turns off automatically can be selected from values between 1 and 24 hours in increments of 1 hour.
At default settings, the printer turns off automatically if no errors occur, no print jobs are received, and no control panel or other operations are performed for eight hours. Power Off Timer settings can be adjusted from the Setup menu. U
“Setup menu” on page 107
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About Power Management
You can adjust the time before Power Management is applied. Any increase will affect the printer’s energy efficiency. Please consider the environment before making any change.

Canceling Printing

There are a few ways to stop printing operations depending on the situation.
When the computer has finished sending data to the printer, you cannot cancel the print job from the computer. Cancel on the printer.
Canceling from the computer (Windows)
When the Progress Bar is displayed
Click Cancel.
When the Progress Bar is not displayed
Click the printer icon in the task bar while
A
printing is in progress.
Whether or not an icon is displayed depends on the settings selected for Windows.
Right click the name of the job you want to cancel
B
and select Cancel from the document menu.
To cancel all jobs, click Cancel All Documents in the Printer menu.
If the job has been sent to the printer, print data is not displayed on the above screen.
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Canceling from the computer (Mac OS X)
Click the printer icon in the Dock.
A
Select the job you want to cancel, and then click
B
Delete.
If the job has been sent to the printer, print data is not displayed on the above screen.
Canceling on the printer
Press the W button, select Job Cancel on the screen, and then press the Z button.
The print job is canceled even in the middle of printing. It may take a while before the printer returns to ready status after canceling a job.
Note:
You cannot delete print jobs which are in the print queue on the computer using the above operation. See "Canceling from the computer" to delete print jobs in the print queue.
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Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit

• From LFP HDD Utility (Windows only)
Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit
The LFP HDD Utility can be used to manage print jobs stored on a hard disk unit connected to the printer. It is used when the printer is connected to the computer via USB.
It can be downloaded from the Epson website.

The Purpose of the Hard Disk Unit

W he n a n o pt i o na l ha rd d i sk u n it i s c on ne c t ed , p ri n t j ob s can be viewed and managed as described below.
Print Job Management
• From the Print Queues menu
For more information, see U “Viewing and
Printing Saved Print Jobs” on page 57
• From Remote Manager
The Remote Manager utility is included in the standard install of the printer network interface and, in addition to managing the print jobs stored on the hard disk unit, can be used for viewing printer status and adjusting network settings. It is launched by entering the printer’s IP address in a computer web browser.
http://www.epson.com
Hard Disk Unit Functions
When an optional hard disk unit is installed, print jobs can be viewed and managed as described below.
• Viewing Print Jobs
When there are multiple print jobs with some in the queue, the following information can be displayed.
Print start time
Estimated print time
Other information, including whether the job can be
printed without replacing consumables
Print jobs can be selected and cancelled in Remote Manager or the LFP HDD Utility.
• Viewing and Resuming Held Print Jobs
If the source selected with the printer differs from the source specified in the print job, an error will occur and printing will be suspended.
For more information, see the online help for Remote Manager.
For information on launching Remote Manager see U the Network Guide (pdf)
When an error occurs, printing can not be restarted until the printer has been readied by, for example, replacing the paper.
When an optional hard disk unit is installed, the following types of print job can be held temporarily.
Print jobs that specify sources that differ from that
selected with the printer
Print jobs that specify paper types that differ from that
selected with the printer
Print jobs that specify output paper sizes (widths) that
differ from that selected with the printer
After printing all the jobs that can be printed with the current paper, you can replace the paper with the media specified in the held print jobs and resume printing, making your work more efficient.
Individual jobs can be selected and resumed or cancelled in Remote Manager or the LFP HDD Utility.
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Note: Held print jobs can be saved if On is selected for Store Held Job in the control panel Setup menu.
The factory default setting is Off.
U “Setup menu” on page 107
• Viewing and Printing Stored Jobs
Print jobs can be stored on the hard disk unit and printed at a later date.
Print jobs selected for printing at a later date can be printed directly from the hard disk unit without increasing the load on your computer.
Print jobs are saved using the printer driver. U
“Saving Print Jobs to the Hard Disk Unit” on page 56
Note:
Enlarged copy print jobs created with a
scanner attached to the printer can not be saved to the hard disk unit.
Jobs printed from the following applications
are always saved to the hard disk unit.
When you have created the data, click Print in
A
the File menu.
After confirming that the printer is selected, click
B
Printer properties or Properties to display printer settings.
For information on other applications, see the software documentation or online help.
LFP Print Plug-In for Office
EPSON CopyFactory5

Saving Print Jobs to the Hard Disk Unit

This section describes the print driver settings used to save print jobs.
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In the Advanced tab, click the Settings button in
C
the Hard Disk Unit area and select Print and Save or Save only.
Next, print the document normally.
D
If Save only is selected, the print job will be saved to the optional hard disk unit but not printed.
Press the d/u buttons to highlight Saved Job
B
Queue and press the Z button.
The print job tab info display area shows the names of stored print jobs.
Press the d/u buttons to highlight the desired
C
job and press the Z button.
Information on the selected job will be displayed.
To exit without printing the job, press the W button after viewing job data.
To print the job, proceed to Step 4.
Press the Z button.
D
You will be prompted to enter the number of copies.
Press the d/u buttons to choose the number of
E
copies and press the Z button.

Viewing and Printing Saved Print Jobs

This section describes how to view and print saved jobs from the control panel.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press
A
the l/r buttons to highlight , and press the Z button.
The Print Queues menu will be displayed.
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Fit to Output Size
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Automatically enlarges or reduces the image size to fit the paper size.

Enlargements and Horizontal and Vertical Banners

The printer driver can enlarge or reduce documents for different paper sizes. There are three setting methods.
Before printing at non-standard sizes, including vertical or horizontal banners and documents with equal sides, enter the desired paper size in the printer driver.
Note:
When printing from applications designed expressly
for horizontal or vertical banners, adjust printer driver settings as described in the application documentation.
U “Printing at Non-Standard Sizes” on page 64
Fit to Roll Paper Width
Automatically enlarges or reduces the image size to fit the roll paper width.
Specify Size
You can specify the enlargement or reduction ratio. Use this method for a non-standard paper size.
When using Windows applications designed for
horizontal or vertical banners, select Banner in the Advanced tab as required.
A4
1000mm
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Fitting Documents to the Width of the Roll Paper

Making Settings in Windows
Display the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab
A
and select a Paper Size that matches the document page size.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 45
Choose whether to fit the short or long edge of
C
the document to the roll paper width.
Note:
Output can also be fitted to the roll width by selecting Fit to Roll Paper Width in the Printer Settings tab.
In the Layout tab, select Reduce/Enlarge and
B
click Fit to Roll Paper Width.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
D
Making Settings for Mac OS X
Choose Page Layout Settings from the list in the
A
print dialog and select Reduce/Enlarge.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 48
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Select Fit to Roll Paper Width and choose
B
whether to fit the short or long edge of the document to the roll paper width.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
C
In the Layout tab, select Reduce/Enlarge and
B
click Specify Size.
Choose an input method and select a size.
C
Enter a value directly or click the arrows to the right of the scale box to set the value.

Choosing a Print Size

Making Settings in Windows
Display the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab
A
and select a Paper Size that matches the document page size.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 45
Check other settings, and then start printing.
D
Making Settings for Mac OS X
Choose Page Layout Settings from the list in the
A
print dialog and select Reduce/Enlarge.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 48
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Select Specify Size, choose a method for
B
specifying the size, and select a size.
Enter a value directly or click the arrows to the right of the scale box to set the value.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
C

Fitting Documents to the Output Size

In the Layout tab, select Reduce/Enlarge and
B
click Fit to Output Size.
Select the size of the paper used for printing.
C
To print the document, margins excluded, at precisely the selected output size, select Oversize.
Note:
When printing using Oversize, load paper that is as large as the selected Output Size plus the margins needed by the printer.
Printer margins U “Printable area” on page 51
Making Settings in Windows
Display the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab
A
and select a Paper Size that matches the document page size.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 45
Check other settings, and then start printing.
D
Making Settings for Mac OS X
Choose Page Layout Settings from the list in the
A
print dialog and select Reduce/Enlarge.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 48
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Select Fit to Output Size and choose a paper size
B
that matches the paper in the printer.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
C

Making Enlarged Copies with a Scanner

Connect an Epson scanner to the printer makes creating enlarged copies a snap; no computer is required.
Supported scanners are listed on the Epson website.
http://www.epson.com
Supported Sizes
Scanned document size: 4 by 6 to A3
Copy size: Up to 36 inches (approximately 914 mm)
*1 Varies with the model of scanner connected.
*2 Up to 24 inches (approximately 610 mm) with the
SC-T3000 Series.
*1
*2
Note:
Output can also be fitted to the paper size by selecting Scale to fit paper size in the print dialog Paper Handling pane.

Connecting the Scanner

Ready both the printer and the scanner.
A
For information on setting up the scanner, see the documentation supplied with the device.
Turn the printer and scanner off.
B
Connect the scanner to the printer using the
C
cable supplied with the scanner.
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Important:
c
Connect the scanner directly to the printer. Enlarged copies are only available when the scanner is connected directly to the printer.

Making Enlarged Copies

Buttons that are used in the following settings
Turn the printer and scanner on.
A
The devices may be turned on in any order.
Using the Enlarged Copy menu U “Menu
Operations” on page 99
Settings U “Enlarged Copy menu” on
page 112
Note:
If Other Size is selected for Auto and A0(2Sheets) for Output Size when the SC-T3000 Series is used, the document will be printed on two sheets as shown.
If the document is printed on an A2 width roll, the two segments can be joined together with tape or the like to create a complete A0 sheet. If the document is printed on a wider roll, the margins will have to be trimmed.
Load the printer with paper that supports
B
enlarged copies.
U “Epson Special Media Table” on page 139
Place the original on the scanner glass or in the
C
auto document feeder (ADF).
U “Placing Documents in the Scanner” on
page 63
For information on using the scanner, see the documentation supplied with the device.
After confirming that the printer is ready, press
D
the l/r buttons to highlight + tab and press the Z button.
The enlarged copy dialog is displayed.
In the enlarged copy dialog, press the u/d
E
buttons to choose the number of copies and press the Z button to start copying. To change copy settings or the enlargement ratio, press the Menu button. The Enlarged Copy menu is displayed.

Placing Documents in the Scanner

Failure to observe the following precautions when placing the original in the scanner may result in reduced print quality or scanning failures.
Be sure to insert the original in landscape (wide)
orientation.
If there are documents both on the glass and in the
ADF, the document in the ADF will be scanned.
Remove documents from the ADF before placing a document on the glass.
The scanner ] button can be used in place of the Z button to start copying.
The ADF can not be used when:
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A4/2->Banner(Auto) is selected for Auto.
B1, A0, or A0 (2 Sheets) is selected for
Output Size
The original is 4 by 6 size
The original is printed on thick stock (e.g.,
postcards or photographs)
When multiple copies are made from an original
placed on the glass, the original may be scanned once for each copy.
Wait until all the copies have been printed before opening the scanner cover.
Use the ADF to scan multi-page documents.
Because the copies are printed as the originals are scanned, the printer can not collate multiple copies of multi-page documents.
Example: Order in which pages are output when the printer is used to make two copies of a two page document

Printing at Non-Standard Sizes

Before printing at non-standard sizes, including vertical or horizontal banners and documents with equal sides, save the desired paper size in the printer driver. Once they have save in the printer driver, custom sizes can be selected in the application Page Setup and other print dialogs.
The following sizes can be used.
Width SC-T7000 Series 89 to 1,118 mm
SC-T5000 Series 89 to 914 mm
SC-T3000 Series
*2
Length
1. The maximum printable width is 610 mm.
2. The paper length can be longer if using applications that support banner printing. However, the actual print size depends on the application, the paper size loaded in the printer, and the computer environment.
Important:
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The smallest size supported by the printer is
For Mac OS X Custom Paper Sizes, although
The available output size is limited depending
Windows: 127 to 15000 mm
Mac OS X: 127 to 15240 mm
254 mm wide × 127 mm long. If a smaller size is entered in the printer driver as a Custom Paper Size, the document will print with wider-than-expected margins, which must be trimmed.
you can specify a large paper size which cannot be loaded on this printer, it will not be printed properly.
on the application.
89 to 620 mm
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Making Settings in Windows
Display the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab
A
and click the Custom Paper Size.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 45
Important:
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Custom Paper Size is not available when Front - Poster Board is selected for Source.
Note:
To change the paper size you saved, select the
paper size name from the list on the left.
To delete th e user-defined size you saved, select
the paper size name from the list on the left, and then click Delete.
You can save up to 100 paper sizes.
Click OK.
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The saved sizes are now available in the Printer Settings dialog Paper Size menu.
You can now print as normal.
Making Settings for Mac OS X
When the Print screen is displayed, select
A
Manage Custom Sizes from the Paper Size list.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 48
Enter the desired size in the User Defined Paper
B
Size dialog and click Save.
You can enter up to 24 single-byte characters
for the Paper Size Name.
To view Paper Width and Paper Height
values for a standard size close to the desired custom size, select the appropriate option for Base Paper Size.
If you specify the desired Fix Aspect Ratio
and select Landscape or Portrait for Base, you need only enter either the Paper Width or Paper Height.
Note:
If page setting options are not available in the application’s print dialog, display the page settings dialog.
Click +, and then enter the paper size name.
B
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Enter the Width, Height for the Paper Size, and
C
enter the margins, and then click OK.
The range of values available for page sizes and margins vary with the printer model and the values selected with the printer.
U “Printable area” on page 51
Note:
To edit a saved custom size, choose its name
from the list on the left.
To copy a saved custom size, select the size in
the list on the left and click Duplicate.

Printing CAD Drawings

The printer supports the HP-GL/2 driver and HP RTL (Raster Transfer Language) used in plotters. When printing CAD drawings in applications that support HP-GL/2 or HP RTL output, set plotter output to HP-GL/2 or HP RTL. The printer automatically distinguishes HP-GL/2 or HP RTL from normal printer inputs and adjusts its behavior accordingly.
Important:
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The printer may not perform as expected if the volume of the data to be printed is extremely large.
If the application does not support HP-GL/2 or HP RTL, use the following settings when printing CAD drawings and other line drawings.
Making Settings in Windows
Display the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab,
A
click Select Target for Print Quality and select either CAD / Line Drawing (Black) or CAD / Line Drawing (Color).
To delete a saved custom size, select it in the list
on the left and click -.
The custom paper size setting differs
depending on the operating system version. See your operating system’s documentation for details.
Click OK.
D
You can select the paper size you saved from the Paper Size pop-up menu.
You can now print as normal.
Note: The CAD / Line Drawing (Black) and CAD / Line Drawing (Color) options are available for Select Target when a paper type suited to printing CAD
drawings is selected.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
B
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Making Settings for Mac OS X
Display the print dialog and select Printer
A
Settings from the list.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 48
Click the Select Target for Mode and select
B
CAD/Line Drawing(Black) or CAD/Line Drawing(Color).

Borderless Printing

You can print your data without margins on the paper.
The types of borderless printing you can choose vary as shown below depending on the media type.
Roll Paper: No margins for all edges, no margins for the left and right
Cut Sheets: No margins for the left and right only
(Borderless printing is not available with poster board.)
When printing borderless for all edges you can also configure the cutting operation.U “About Roll Paper
Cutting” on page 69
When performing left and right borderless printing, margins appear on the top and bottom of the paper.
Top and bottom margin values U “Printable area” on
page 51
Note: The CAD/Line Drawing(Black) and CAD/Line Drawing(Color) options are available for Select Target when a paper type suited to printing CAD
drawings is selected.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
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Types of Borderless Printing Methods

You can perform borderless printing using the following two methods.
Auto Expand
The printer driver enlarges the print data to a size slightly larger than the paper size and prints the enlarged image. The sections which are beyond the paper edges are not printed; therefore, resulting in borderless printing.
Use settings such as Page Layout in the appli cations to set the size of the image data as follows.
- Match the paper size and page setting for the print data.
- If the application has margin settings, set the margins to 0 mm.
- Make the image data as large as the paper size.
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Retain Size
Create the print data larger than the paper size in the applications to produce borderless output. The printer driver does not enlarge the image data. Use settings such as Page Layout in the applications to set the size of the image data as follows.
- Create print data larger than its actual print size by 3 mm on the left and right (6 mm in total).
- If the application has margin settings, set the margins to 0 mm.
- Make the image data as large as the paper size.
Supporte d paper widths
16 inch
US C/17 inch
B2/515 mm
A1/595 mm
24 inch
B1/728 mm
A0/841 mm
36 inch
B0/1030 mm
44 inch
SC-T7000 Series
✓✓✓
✓✓✓
✓✓✓
✓✓✓
✓✓✓
✓✓
✓✓
✓✓
SC-T5000 Series
--
--
SC-T3000 Series
-
-
-
Select this setting if you want to avoid image enlargement by the printer driver.

Supported Media Sizes for Borderless Printing

The following media sizes are supported for borderless printing.
The sizes supported vary with the printer model.
Supporte d paper widths
SC-T7000 Series
SC-T5000 Series
SC-T3000 Series
Depending on the media type, the print quality may decline or borderless printing cannot be selected.
U “Epson Special Media Table” on page 139
10 inch
30 cm
Super A3/ 329 mm/13 inch
✓✓✓
✓✓✓
✓✓✓
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About Roll Paper Cutting

When performing borderless printing on roll paper, you can specify whether it is left and right borderless printing or all edges borderless printing, and how to cut the paper in the printer driver’s Roll Paper Option. The cutting operation for each value is shown in the following chart.
Printer driver
settings
Cutting Operation
Explanation
Borderless Single Cut Double Cut
The default printer driver setting is Borderless.
The top area may become
slightly uneven depending on the image since the print operation stops while cutting the top edge of the roll paper.
If the cut position is
misaligned slightly, small parts of the image may be shown on the top or bottom of the adjacent pages. If this occurs, perform Adjust Cut Position.
U “Enlarged Copy menu”
on page 112
When printing only one
page the operation performed is the same as that for Double Cut. When continuously printing multiple sheets, the printer cuts 1 mm inside on the top edge of the first page and the bottom edge of the subsequent pages to avoid showing margins.
The top area may become
slightly uneven depending on the image since the print operation stops while cutting the top edge of the roll paper.
The printed paper is
approximately 2 mm shorter than the specified size since the printer cuts the paper inside the image to avoid showing top and bottom margins.
After cutting the bottom
edge of the previous page, the printer feeds the paper, and then cuts the top edge of the following page. Although this produces 60 to 127 mm cut-off pieces, the cut is more accurate.
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Setting Procedures for Printing

Making Settings in Windows
Display the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab
A
and adjust the following settings.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 45
Select Borderless in the Size Settings area.
B
To fit output to the roll width, choose Fit to Roll Paper Width before selecting Borderless.
In the Layout tab Borderless Enlargement
C
Setting area, select either Auto Expand or Retain Size.
If Auto Expand is selected, click Amount of Enlargement and choose the amount cut off at
the edges.
Note: Retain Size is not available when Fit to Roll Paper Width is selected in the Printer Settings tab or Reduce/Enlarge is selected in the Layout tab.
Max : 3 mm for left and 5 mm for right
(the image shifts 1 mm to the right)
Standard : 3mm for left and right
Min : 1.5 mm for left and right
Note:
Moving the slider towards Min decreases the image enlargement ratio. Therefore, some margins may appear at the edges of the paper depending on the paper and printing environment.
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When roll paper is used, Auto Cut options are
D
available in the Advanced tab Roll Paper Option area.
U “About Roll Paper Cutting” on page 69
Check other settings, and then start printing.
E
Making Settings for Mac OS X
Open the Print screen and select the paper size
A
from the Paper Size option, and then select a borderless printing method.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 48
The selections for borderless printing methods are displayed as shown below.
XXXX (Roll Paper - Borderless (Auto Expand))
XXXX (Roll Paper - Borderless (Retain Size))
XXXX (Sheet - Borderless (Auto Expand))
Max : 3 mm for left and 5 mm for right (the
image shifts 1 mm to the right)
Standard: 3 mm for left and right
Min : 1.5 mm for left and right
Note:
Moving the slider towards Min decreases the image enlargement ratio. Therefore, some margins may appear at the edges of the paper depending on the paper and printing environment.
When using roll paper, select Advanced from the
C
list and choose an Auto Cut option.
XXXX (Sheet - Borderless (Retain Size))
Where XXXX is the actual paper size, such as A4.
Note:
If page setting options are not available in the application’s print dialog, display the page settings dialog.
If Auto Expand is selected for paper size, select
B
Page Layout Settings from the list and click Expansion.
U “About Roll Paper Cutting” on page 69
Check other settings, and then start printing.
D
The following shows how much the image will be larger than the paper edges.
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Correct color and print

The printer driver automatically and internally corrects colors to match the color space. You can select from the following color correction modes.
EPSON Standard (sRGB)
Optimizes the sRGB space and corrects the color.
Business Graphics
Performs color correction to sharpen your images based on the sRGB space.
Line Drawing
Optimizes color correction for line drawing by processing the border between lines and the background as discontinuous.
ICM
Performs color management to match the colors in the image data to those in the printed output (Windows only).
Making Settings in Windows
When using applications featuring a color
A
management function, specify how to adjust colors from these applications.
When using applications without a color management function, start from step 2.
Depending on the type of the application, make the settings following the table below.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 or later Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
OS Color Management
Settings
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later and .NET 3.0 or later)
Windows XP (other than the above)
Printer Manages Colors
No Color Management
U “Color Management Printing” on page 84
Off (No Color Management)
Color correction is not performed by the printer driver. Choose if color management is performed by the application.
U “Color Management Printing” on page 84
If EPSON Standard (sRGB)/Business Graphics/Line Drawing is selected for Color Mode, a Settings button will be displayed.
Click the Settings button to adjust Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and color balance.
Use this option when the application in use does not have a color correction function.
Note:
The color correction options available vary with the operating system and the type of paper used.
In other applications, set No Color Management.
Note:
For information on supported platforms, see the website for the application in question.
Example of Adobe Photoshop CS5
Open the Print screen.
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Select Color Management and then Document. Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print.
In the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab, select
B
Advanced Settings for Print Quality and choose a color correction option.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 45
Additional adjustments can be made by clicking Settings.
Clicking the Settings button allows you to adjust
C
Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, color balance, and other settings.
See the printer driver help for more details on each item.
Note:
You can adjust the correction value by checking the sample image on the left side of the screen. Color balance can also be adjusted by selecting Color
Circle or Slide Bar for Color Adjustment Method.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
D
Making Settings for Mac OS X
When using applications featuring a color
A
management function, specify how to adjust colors from these applications.
When using applications without a color management function, start from step 2.
When using the following applications, select the Printer Manages Colors color management option.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 or later Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
In other applications, set No Color Management.
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Note:
For information on supported platforms, see the website for the application in question.
Example of Adobe Photoshop CS5
Open the Print screen.
Select Color Management and then Document. Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print.
Note: EPSON Color Controls will not be available in the
following applications if Step 1 is omitted.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 or later
Choose Printer Settings from the list and select
D
Advanced Settings for Mode.
Choose a color correction option from the Color
E
Mode list.
Additional adjustments can be made by clicking Settings.
Display the Print screen.
B
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 48
Select Color Matching from the list, and then
C
click EPSON Color Controls.
Note:
When using the following applications with Mac OS X 10.5, clear the Use Generic RGB checkbox.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 or later
Select the check box when using a different application from those listed above.
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Make the necessary settings.
F
See the printer driver help for more details on each item.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
G

Multi-Page/Poster Printing

You can print multiple pages on a single sheet or a single page across multiple sheets.
The following three multi-page/poster printing methods are available.
• Folded Double-Side (Windows only)
Two consecutive pages are printed on a single sheet. The second page is flipped 180˚ and printed adjacent to the first page, allowing the paper to be folded to make a double-sided document.
•N-up
Two or four consecutive pages can be printed on a single sheet.
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• Poster (Windows only)
A single page can be printed across multiple sheets. The sheets can then be joined together to large posters (up to 16 times the original size). If Borderless Poster Print is selected, the sheets can be joined without trimming the edges, but because the portions outside the edges of the paper will be lost, the joins may be imperfect.
Folded Double-Side (Windows only)
In the printer driver’s Layout tab, select Page
A
Layout. Next, select Folded Double-Side and click the Settings button.
In the Folded Double-Side Setting dialog, select
B
the Binding Edge and Binding Margin.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
C
N-up
Note:
In Windows, you cannot use the N-up printing
function when performing borderless printing.
In Windows, you can use the Reduce/Enlarge
function (Fit to Page) to print the data on different sizes of paper.
U “Printing at Non-Standard Sizes” on page 64
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 45
Making Settings in Windows
In the printer driver’s Layout tab, select Page
A
Layout. Next, select N-up and click the Settings button.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 45
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In the Print Layout dialog, select the Number of
B
pages per sheet and Page Order.
If the Print page frames check box is selected, page frames are printed on each page.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
C
Making Settings for Mac OS X
When the Print screen is displayed, select Layout
A
from the list, and then specify the number of pages per sheet and so on.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
page 48

Poster (Windows only)

In the printer driver’s Layout tab, select Page
A
Layout. Next, select Poster and click the Settings button.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 45
In the Poster Settings dialog, select the Number
B
of panels.
Note:
You can print frames around arranged pages using the Border function.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
B
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Enable or disable borderless printing.
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When borderless is selected: Select Borderless Poster Print.
Note:
If Borderless Poster Print is grayed out, the
selected paper or the size does not support borderless printing.
U “Supported Media Sizes for Borderless
Printing” on page 68
Note:
Regarding the size after joining together:
If Borderless Poster Print is not selected, a Print Cutting Guides option will be displayed.
The finished size is the same whether or not Trim
Lines is selected. However, if Overlapping Alignment Marks is selected, the finished size is
smaller with an overlap.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
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Joining Poster Sheets with Printed Borders
If Overlapping Alignment Marks is selected, join guides (indicated by the lines drawn through and around the X marks in the illustration below) will be printed on each sheet.
U “Epson Special Media Table” on
page 139
If Single Cut or Double Cut is selected for
Auto Cut, the paper will be cut 1 or 2 mm
inside the image, resulting in imperfect joins.
When with margins is selected: Clear Borderless Poster Print.
Note:
If the output is in color, the join guides will be in blue and the cut guides in red; otherwise, all the guides will be printed in black.
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The following describes how to join four printed pages together.
Ready the two top sheets and trim the excess
A
from the left sheet by cutting along the line joining the two join guides (the centers of the X marks).
Lay the upper left sheet on top of upper right
B
sheet. Lineup the X marks as shown in the illustration below, and temporarily fasten them using an adhesive tape on the back.
With the two sheets overlapping, trim the excess
C
by cutting along the line joining the two cut guides (the lines to the left of the X marks).
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Rejoin the two sheets.
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Use an adhesive tape to stick the backs of the sheets together.
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Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the lower sheets.
E
Trim the bottom from the upper sheets by
F
cutting along the line joining the join guides (the centers of the X marks).
Lay the upper sheet on top of the lower sheet.
G
Lineup the X marks as shown in the illustration below, and temporarily fasten them using an adhesive tape on the back.
With the two sheets overlapping, trim the excess
H
by cutting along the line joining the two cut guides (the lines above the X marks).
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Join the upper and lower sheets together.
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Use an adhesive tape to stick the backs of the sheets together.
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After joining all the sheets, trim off the borders by
J
cutting along the cut guides (outside the X marks).

Printing Multiple Documents (the Layout Manager) (Windows Only)

Documents created in different applications can be printed together in your choice of layout. The Layout Manager can be used to improve efficiency and conserve paper.
Sample Multi-Document Layout
Sample Free Vertical/Horizontal Layout
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Setting Procedures for Printing

Open the file you want to print in your
A
application.
In the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab, select
B
Layout Manager and in the Size Settings area select the Paper Size chosen for the document in the source application.
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 45
The overall size and placement of the objects can be changed using the Preferences and Arrangement options in the File menu.
See the Layout Manager screen help for more details on each function.
Click Properties in the File menu and adjust
F
printer settings in the printer driver dialog.
Note:
The Paper Size is the size of the document in the Layout Manager. The actual printing paper size is set in the screen in step 6.
Click OK. When printing with an application,
C
the Layout Manager screen opens.
The print data is not printed, but one page is placed on the paper of the Layout Manager screen as one object.
Leaving the Layout Manager screen open, repeat
D
Steps 1 to 3 until all the documents have been added to the layout.
The objects are added to the Layout Manager screen.
Arrange the objects on the Layout Manager
E
screen.
Objects can be dragged to new positions and resized; in addition, they can be rearranged or rotated using the options in the Object menu.
Check the Media Settings and choose a Print Quality.
Click the File menu on the Layout Manager
G
screen, and then click Print.
Printing starts.

Saving and Recalling Settings

You can save the Layout Manager screen arrangement and setting contents to a file. If you need to close your application in the middle of a job, you can save it to a file and then open it later to continue your work.
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Saving
On the Layout Manager screen, click File menu
A
and then Save As.
Enter the file name, select the location, and then
B
click Save.
Close the Layout Manager screen.
C
Opening saved files
Right-click the Utility shortcut icon on the
A
Windows Taskbar ( Manager on the menu displayed.
), and then click Layout
The Layout Manager screen is displayed.
If the Utility shortcut icon is not displayed on the Windows Taskbar U “Overview of the Utility
Tab” on page 94
On the Layout Manager screen, click File menu
B
and then Open.
Select the location and open the required file.
C
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Color Management Printing

About Color Management

Even when using the same image data, the original image and the displayed image may look different, and the printed results may look different to the image you see on the display. This occurs due to the difference in characteristics when input devices such as scanners and digital cameras capture colors as electronic data, and when output devices such as display screens and printers reproduce colors from the color data. The color management system is a means to adjust differences in color conversion characteristics among input and output devices. As well as applications for image processing, each operating system is equipped with a color management system, such as ICM for Windows and ColorSync for Mac OS X.
In a color management system, a color definition file called a "Profile" is used to perform color matching between devices. (This file is also called an ICC profile.) The profile of an input device is called an input profile (or source profile), and of an output device, such as a printer, is called a printer profile (or output profile). A profile is prepared for each media type in this printer’s driver.
The color conversion areas by the input device and the color reproduction area by the output device differ. As a result, there are color areas that do not match even when performing color matching using a profile. In addition to specifying profiles, the color management system also specifies conversion conditions for areas where color matching failed as "intent". The name and type of intent vary depending on the color management system you are using.

Color Management Print Settings

You can perform color management printing using this printer’s printer driver in the following two ways.
Choose the best method according to the application you are using, the operating system environment, the aim of the print out and so on.
Setting color management with the applications
This method is for printing from applications that support color management. All color management processes are carried out by the application’s color management system. This method is useful when you want to obtain the same color management print results using a common application among different operating system environments.
U “Setting color management with the applications”
on page 85
Setting color management with the printer driver
The printer driver uses the operating system’s color management system and carries out all color management processes. You can make color management settings in the printer driver using the following two methods.
Host ICM (Windows)/ColorSync (Mac OS X)
Set when printing from applications that support color management. This is effective in producing similar print results from different applications under the same operating systems.
U “Color management printing by Host ICM
(Windows)” on page 86
U “Color management printing by ColorSync
(Mac OS X)” on page 87
Driver ICM (Windows only)
You cannot match the colors on the printed results and display by color management between the input device and the printer. To match both colors, you need to perform color management between the input device and the display as well.
This allows you to perform color management printing from applications that do not support color management.
U “Color management printing by Driver
ICM(Windows only)” on page 88
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Setting profiles

Settings for the input profile, printer profile, and intent (matching method) vary between three types of color management printing since their color management engines are used differently. This is because color management usage differs between the engines. Make settings in the printer driver or application as described in the following table.
Input profile settings
Driver ICM (Windows)
Host ICM (Windows)
ColorSync (Mac OS X)
Applications ApplicationApplicationApplicatio
Printer Driver
ApplicationPrinter
ApplicationPrinter
Printer profile settings
Printer Driver
Driver
Driver
Intent settings
Printer Driver
Printer Driver
Applicatio n
n

Setting color management with the applications

Print using applications with a color management function. Make the color management settings in the application and disable the printer driver’s color adjustment function.
Make color management settings in the
A
applications.
Example of Adobe Photoshop CS5
Open the Print screen.
Select Color Management and then Document. Select Photoshop Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, select the Printer Profile and the Rendering Intent, and then click Print.
Printer profiles for each paper type that is needed when performing color management are installed with the printer’s printer driver. You can select the profile from the printer driver’s settings screen.
See the following for detailed information.
U “Color management printing by Driver
ICM(Windows only)” on page 88
U “Color management printing by Host ICM
(Windows)” on page 86
U “Color management printing by ColorSync (Mac
OS X)” on page 87
U “Setting color management with the applications”
on page 85
Display the printer driver’s settings screen
B
(Windows) or Print screen (Mac OS X).
Make printer driver settings.
For Windows
U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on
page 45
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For Mac OS X
U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on
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Set color management to off.
C
For Windows In the Printer Settings tab, select Advanced Settings in the Print Quality area and choose Off (No Color Management) for Color Mode.
Note:
When using Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later and .NET 3.0), Off (No Color Management) is automatically selected.
For Mac OS X Choose Printer Settings from the list and select Advanced Settings for Mode. Select Off (No Color Management) for Color Mode.

Setting color management with the printer driver

Color management printing by Host ICM (Windows)

Use image data in which an input profile has been embedded. Also, the application must support ICM.
Make the settings for color adjustment using the
A
application.
Depending on the type of the application, make the settings following the table below.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 or later Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
OS Color Management
Settings
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later and .NET 3.0 or later)
Printer Manages Colors
Check other settings, and then start printing.
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Windows XP (other than the above)
In other applications, set No Color Management.
Note:
For information on supported platforms, see the website for the application in question.
Example of Adobe Photoshop CS5
Open the Print screen.
No Color Management
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Select Color Management and then Document. Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print.
When using applications without a color management function, start from step 2.
In the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab, select
B
Advanced Settings for Print Quality, then select ICM for Color Mode and click Settings.
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To change the profile, select Show all profiles at the bottom.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
D

Color management printing by ColorSync (Mac OS X)

Use image data in which an input profile has been embedded. Also, the application must support ColorSync.
Note:
Depending on the application, color management printing by ColorSync may not be supported.
Select Host ICM.
C
When Epson special media is selected for Media Type in the Printer Settings tab, the printer
profile corresponding to the media type is automatically selected and displayed in the Printer Profile Description box.
Disable the color management functions in the
A
application.
Display the Print screen.
B
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Select Color Matching from the list, and then
C
click ColorSync.
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Choose Printer Settings from the list and select
D
Advanced Settings for Mode. Select Off (No Color Management) for Color Mode.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
E
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 or later Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later
OS Color Management
Settings
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later and .NET 3.0 or later)
Windows XP (other than the above)
In other applications, set No Color Management.
Note:
For information on supported platforms, see the website for the application in question.
Printer Manages Colors
No Color Management

Color management printing by Driver ICM (Windows only)

The printer driver uses its own printer profiles to perform color management. You can use the following two color correction methods.
Driver ICM (Basic)
Specify one type of profile and intent for processing the entire image data.
Driver ICM (Advanced)
The printer driver distinguishes the image data into the Image, Graphics, and Text areas. Specify three types of profiles and intents for processing each area.
When using applications featuring a color management function
Make the settings for color processing using the application before making printer driver settings.
Example of Adobe Photoshop CS5
Open the Print screen.
Select Color Management and then Document. Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print.
Depending on the type of the application, make the settings following the table below.
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In the printer driver’s Printer Settings tab, select
A
Advanced Settings for Print Quality, then select ICM for Color Mode and click Settings.
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From ICM Mode in the ICM screen, select
B
Driver ICM (Basic) or Driver ICM (Advanced).
Intent Explanation
Absolute Colorimetric
Assigns absolute color gamut coordinates to the original and print data and converts the data. Therefore, color tone adjustment is not performed on any white point (or color temperature) for the original or print data. This feature is used for special purposes such as logo color printing.
If you select Driver ICM (Advanced), you can specify the profiles and intent for each image such as photos, graphics, and text data.
Intent Explanation
Saturation Keeps the current saturation
unchanged and converts the data.
Perceptual Converts the data so that a
more visually natural image is produced. This feature is used when a wider gamut of color is used for image data.
Relative Colorimetric
Converts the data so that a set of color gamut and white point (or color temperature) coordinates in the original data match their corresponding print coordinates. This feature is used for many types of color matching.
Check other settings, and then start printing.
C
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Tips for Using the Printer Driver(Windows)

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows)
For Windows XP Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes.
Note: If your Windows XP Control Panel is in Classic View, click Start, Control Panel, and then Printers and Faxes.

Displaying the Settings Screen

You can access the printer driver in the following ways:
From Windows applications
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From the Printer icon

From the Printer icon

Follow the steps below when specifying common settings among applications or performing printer maintenance, such as Nozzle Check or Head Cleaning.
Open the Printer or Printers and Faxes folder.
A
For Windows 7
Click
and then Devices and Printers.
Right-click your printer icon, and click Printing
B
preferences.
The printer driver dialog will be displayed.
Make the necessary settings. These settings become the default settings of the printer driver.
For Windows Vista
Click Sound, and then Printer.
, Control Panel, Hardware and
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Displaying Help

You can access the printer driver help in the following ways:
Click Help
Right-click on the item you want to check and
display

Click the Help Button to Display

By displaying help, you can use the contents page or keyword search to read the help.

Right-click on the item you want to check and display

Right-click the item, and then click Help.
Note:
In Windows XP, click the help item you want to view.
on the title bar, and then click
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Customizing the Printer Driver

You can save the settings or change the display items as you prefer.

Saving various settings as your Select Settings

All printer driver settings can be saved to Select Setting. In addition, Select Setting contains pre-defined settings recommended for a variety of common situations.
Recall Select Setting to increase efficiency if you often print at the same settings.
In the Printer Settings, Layout, and Advanced
A
tabs, select the settings you wish to save to Select Setting.
Click Save/Del.
B
You can save up to 100 settings. You can choose a setting you have registered from the Select Setting list box.
Note:
You can save the settings as a file by clicking Export. You can share the settings by clicking Import to import the saved file on another computer.

Adding Media Types

Select Print Quality and Media Settings for the type of media you wish to add and save it as a custom media type. The custom media type will be added to the Media Type menu in the Media Settings area.
In the Printer Settings tab, select Advanced
A
Settings and adjust settings as desired.
Note: You can not add a custom media type if Select Target is selected in the Print Quality area.
Enter any name in the Name box, and then click
C
Save.
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Click Advanced Media Control in the Advanced
B
tab.
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Adjust settings for the new custom media and
C
click OK.
Click Custom Settings in the Advanced tab.
D

Rearranging display items

To display frequently used items right away, you can arrange Select Setting, Media Type, and Paper Size as follows.
Hide unnecessary items.
Rearrange in an order of most frequent use.
Arrange in groups (folders).
Go to the Utility tab and click Menu
A
Arrangement.
Enter any name in the Name box, and then click
E
Save.
You can save up to 100 settings. You can choose a setting you have registered from the Media Type list box.
Note:
You can save the settings as a file by clicking Export. You can share the settings by clicking Import to import the saved file on another computer.
Select Edit Item.
B
Order or group items in the List box.
C
You can move and order items by dragging
and dropping.
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To add a new group (folder), click Add
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To delete a group (folder), click Delete
Group.
Drag and drop unnecessary items to Not
Display.
Note:
When Delete Group is performed, the group (folder) is deleted, however the items in the deleted group (folder) remain.

Overview of the Utility Tab

The printer driver’s Utility tab provides access to the following.
Nozzle Check
This function prints a nozzle check pattern to check if the print head nozzles are clogged. If you see banding or gaps in the print outs, perform head cleaning to clear any clogged nozzles.
D
Click Save.
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Head Cleaning
If you see banding or gaps in the print outs, perform head cleaning. Cleans the surface of the print head to improve the print quality.
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Print Head Alignment
If the print results appear grainy or out of focus, perform Print Head Alignment. The Print Head Alignment function corrects print head gaps.
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Alignment)” on page 116
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EPSON Status Monitor 3
You can check the printer’s status, such as the remaining ink level and error messages, from the computer’s screen.
Monitoring Preferences
You can select the error notifications displayed on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 screen, or register a shortcut for the Utility icon to the Taskbar.
Note:
If you select the Shortcut Icon on the Monitoring Preferences screen, the Utility shortcut icon is displayed on the Windows Taskbar.
Menu Arrangement
You can arrange display items, Select Setting, Media Type, and Paper Size, for example, you can reorder
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Export or Import
You can export or import the printer driver settings. This function is useful when you want to make the same printer driver settings on multiple computers.
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2
You can update the printer’s firmware and make custom paper settings. See the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 help for details.
Note: If EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 and Printer Firmware Update are grayed out, EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is
not installed. Install EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 from the software disc Software List.
Printer Firmware Update
You can update the printer’s firmware to the latest version. See the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 help for details.
By right-clicking the icon, you can display the following menu and perform maintenance functions.
EPSON Status Monitor 3 starts when the printer name is clicked from the displayed menu.
Print Queue
You can display the list of all waiting jobs.
On the Print Queue screen, you can view information on the data waiting to be printed, delete and reprint these jobs.
Speed and Progress
You can set various functions for printer driver basic operations.
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Uninstalling the printer driver

Follow the steps below to remove the printer driver and EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2.
Important:
c
You must log in with an Administrators group.
In Windows 7/Windows Vista, if an
Administrator password or confirmation is requested, enter the password and then continue with the operation.
Turn off the printer, and unplug the interface
A
cable.
Go to the Control Panel and click Uninstall a
B
program from the Programs category.
Select the target printer icon, and then click OK.
D
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
E
When the delete confirmation message appears, click Yes.
Restart the computer if you are reinstalling the printer driver.
Select the software you want to remove and then
C
click Uninstall/Change (or Change/Remove/ Add or remove).
You can remove EPSON Status Monitor 3 and the printer driver by selecting EPSON SC-XXXXX Printer Uninstall.
Select EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 to remove EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2.
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Tips for Using the Printer Driver(Mac OS X)

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)

Displaying the Settings Screen

The display method of the printer driver setting screen may differ depending on the application or the OS version.
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Displaying Help

Using Epson Printer Utility 4

You can perform maintenance tasks such as Nozzle Check or Head Cleaning by using Epson Printer Utility
4. This utility is installed automatically when you install the printer driver.

Starting Epson Printer Utility 4

Mac OS X 10.6.x to v10.7.x
Select System Preferences > Print & Scan (or
A
Print & Fax) from the Apple menu.
Select the printer and click Options & Supplies >
B
Utility > Open Printer Utility.
Mac OS X 10.5.8
Select System Preferences > Print & Fax from
A
the Apple menu.
Click in the printer driver setting screen to display Help.
Select the printer and click Open Print Queue >
B
Utility.

Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions

You can perform the following maintenance functions from Epson Printer Utility 4.
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EPSON Status Monitor
You can check the printer’s status, such as the remaining ink level and error messages, from the computer’s screen.
Nozzle Check
This function prints a nozzle check pattern to check if the print head nozzles are clogged. If you see banding or gaps in the print outs, perform head cleaning to clear any clogged nozzles.

Uninstalling the printer driver

Before reinstalling or upgrading the printer driver or EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2, uninstall the affected software.
Use the Uninstaller to uninstall the printer driver.
Downloading the Uninstaller
Download the Uninstaller from the Epson website.
http://www.epson.com/
Using the Uninstaller
Follow the instructions on the Epson website.

Removing EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2

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Head Cleaning
If you see banding or gaps in the print outs, perform head cleaning. Cleans the surface of the print head to improve the print quality.
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Print Head Alignment
If the print results appear grainy or out of focus, perform Print Head Alignment. The Print Head Alignment function corrects print head gaps.
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Alignment)” on page 116
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2
You can update the printer’s firmware and make custom paper settings. See the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 help for details.
Printer Firmware Update
You can update the printer’s firmware to the latest version. See the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 help for details.
Drag and drop the EPSON Remote Panel 2 folder from the Applications folder into the Trash.
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Using the Control Panel Menu

Using the Control Panel Menu

Menu Operations

The steps for displaying the various menus are shown below. The example below shows the steps for accessing the Paper menu.
*1 Available when optional hard disk unit is installed.
*2 Standard menu (displayed if optional hard disk unit is not installed).
*3 After pressing the Z button to select the highlighted option, press the y button to return to the previous menu. Press the W
button to exit.
Displayed only when a scanner is connected.
Start copying
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Menu List

The items and options available in the menu are described below. See the reference pages for more details on each item.
,Print Queues menu
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Menu item Description
Print Queue XXXXXXXXXXX (name of queued print job) Lists the Waiting Job Name, User, Estimated Start Time,
Estimated Print Time, and Printing Availability.
Hold Queue View Hold
Queue
Resume All Jobs
Saved Job Queue XXXXXXXXXXX (name of stored print job) Lists the Stored Job Name, User, Length, Pages, Paper Type,
Print Job Log Sheet
XXXXXXXXXXX (name of held print job)
Lists the Paused Job Name, User, Paper Type, Source, Size, and Reason For Hold.
Press Z to start printing.
Copies, Source, Size, and Estimated Print Time.
Press Z to resume printing.
Press Z to start printing.
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Menu item Description
Load/Remove Paper
Remove Paper Displays instructions for removing the paper.
Roll Paper Displays instructions for loading the paper.
Cut Sheet (up to 0.8 mm thick)
Poster Board
Select Paper Type
Photo Paper Lists supported Epson media.
Matte Paper
Plain Paper
Others
Custom Paper Lists the names of user-defined custom paper types.
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