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
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
-
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
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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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