Epson F2000 Start Here Guide

Epson® SureColor

F2000 Series

Start Here

Choose a Location for the Printer

Choose a location for the printer that is near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.

Make sure to place the printer on a flat, stable surface with enough space on all sides (see illustrations below). The area supporting the printer should be wider than the space between the rubber feet on the bottom of the printer, at least 2 feet (60 cm) off the ground, and capable of supporting at least 220 pounds (100 kg).

5.90 in. (15 cm)

47.24 in. (120 cm)

1.26 in.

(3.2 cm)

2.95 in.

(7.5 cm)

29.53 in. (75 cm)

78.74 in. (200 cm)

23 in.

(58.5 cm)

28 in.

(71.1 cm)

3 Remove the carriage lock and store it in a safe place.

Note: Do not throw the carriage lock away; you will need it if you transport the printer.

4 Open the printer cover and press down on the parts as shown to make sure they are secure.

Then close the cover.

4 Attach the two tube clamps to the left and right sides on the

back of the printer and route the waste ink tube through the clamps as shown.

5 Remove the outer and inner caps from the waste ink bottle and store them in a safe place.

Note: Do not throw the caps away; you will need them when disposing of the waste ink.

6 Place the caution label for your language over the English label, if necessary. Then, insert the

waste ink bottle into the waste ink bottle holder. The bottle and holder should be placed in an area lower than the printer so that the waste ink can flow straight down.

19.68 in. (50 cm)

2.55 in.

(6.5 cm)

Unpack

1 Make sure you have these items:

F2000

Ink cartridges

Maintenance kit

Medium platen

Tweezers

bottle holder

Waste ink bottle

Waste ink

Caution

label

Waste ink tube

Limited

warranty

Power cord

Tube/cable clamps

Assemble the Printer

1 Attach the platen as shown.

7 Insert the waste ink tube into the waste ink bottle. The tube should curve toward the bottle

and straight down as shown.

2 Remove the plugs from the waste ink outlets on the back of the printer and store them in a

safe place.

Make sure that the tube sits above the yellow line indicated on the outside of the bottle. If the

tube is too long, cut the end to the appropriate length.

Note:

• The White Edition includes two additional cleaning cartridges.

• See the online User’s Guide for information on using the maintenance kit and tweezers and attaching the two cable clamps.

2 Remove all the packaging materials and tape. Check carefully for all the tape inside and outside

the printer and platen.

WARNING: The printer weighs about 180 pounds (82 kilograms) and requires three people to lift and

move it. Make sure to grip the printer where indicated by the gray stickers as shown in the illustration. When moving the printer, do not tilt it more than 10 degrees.

Note: Do not throw the plugs away; you will need them if you transport the printer.

3 Connect the waste ink tube. Make sure that the longer end of the tube is connected to the

waste ink outlet on the left side and the shorter end is connected to the waste ink outlet on the right side.

8 Connect the power cord. (Do not connect the printer to your computer yet.)

Install Ink Cartridges

Install Software & Drivers

9 Replace the platen’s frame.

Caution: You cannot change the ink configuration (for example, White Edition to Color Edition or Color Edition

to White Edition) after the ink cartridges have been installed.

1 Remove the ink cartridges from their packages, and then gently shake each cartridge for about

15 seconds on each side as shown.

2 Open the ink covers and install each cartridge into the correct slot for its color.

Caution: Do not touch the green chip on top of the cartridge.

1 Go to epson.com/support/f2000 (U.S.) or epson.ca/support/f2000 (Canada) to

download the Garment Creator software and Drivers & Utilities Combo Package.

2 After you install the software, open the LFP Remote Panel and check for a

firmware update.

Perform Nozzle Check

1 Remove the platen’s frame.

2 Make sure the height adjustment lever is at the “P” position.

Product Support

Online User’s Guide

Instructions for using your printer and maintenance tools.

On-screen help with your software

Select Help or F1 when you’re using your Garment Creator software.

Epson technical support

Internet support

Visit your product’s support website at epson.com/support/f2000 (U.S.) or epson.ca/support/f2000 (Canada) to download the Garment Creator software and utilities, access

the online User’s Guide, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.

White Edition

Left ink bay Right ink bay

Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6

WH WH Y M C BK

Color Edition

Left ink bay Right ink bay

Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6

BK YMMCC

3 Close the ink covers.

Epson PreferredSM Protection Plan

Call (888) 377-6611. Make sure you have your Epson Preferred Unit ID number. If you have any difficulty with this service, call (562) 276-1305. You can purchase a one-year extended service plan through your Epson authorized reseller or from Epson.

3 Press the button on the control panel. The Maintenance menu is displayed.

Need Ink?

4 Press the / buttons to highlight Nozzle Check, and then press the button.

You can purchase ink from an Epson DTG authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

5 Press the OK button twice.

4 Press the button. 5 Follow the prompts to select Language, set Date & Time, and select unit of measurement. 6 Press the button. 7 Press OK at each of the confirmation prompts.

The printer starts charging the ink. This takes about 40 minutes. The LCD displays Standby

when the charging is complete.

Caution: Do not turn off or unplug the printer while the

during the charging process.

light is flashing. Also, do not open the ink covers

6 The nozzle check pattern is printed directly onto the platen.

7 Check the pattern. If there are no gaps, the nozzles are clean. If there are gaps in the pattern,

refer to the online User’s Guide for instructions on cleaning the print head.

8 Clean the platen using a cloth dampened with window cleaner or water.

Note: The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer uses some ink to charge the printing system, so print

yields may be lower with the first cartridges. Subsequent ink cartridges will last for their full rated life.

EPSON and SureColor are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

This information is subject to change without notice.

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