Epson F6000, B6000 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

Large Format Color Inkjet Printer

SC-F6000 series

SC-B6000 series

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	PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1) Personal injury and 2) Damage to equipment.
DANGER	Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing
	procedures preceded by DANGER Headings.
WARNING	Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.

The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.

DANGER

1.ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCEDURES.

2.NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.

3.WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.

4.WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURY FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES.

WARNING

1.REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.

2.MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.

3.ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.

4.IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.

5.REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECONDSOURCE ICs OR OTHER NON-APPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.

6.WHEN AIR DUSTER IS USED ON THE REPAIR AND THE MAINTENANCE WORK, THE USE OF THE AIR DUSTER PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE INFLAMMABLE GAS IS PROHIBITED.

7.MAKE SURE AN ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED ON THE COMPUTER USED FOR SERVICE SUPPORT. BE SURE TO HAVE THE LATEST VIRUS DEFINITION FILE FOR THE SOFTWARE.

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About This Manual

This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.

CHECK POINT

SC-F6000 series/SC-B6000 series were designed based on SC-T7000 series. The most of the mechanical structures and functions are the same as those of SC-T7000 series. This manual provides only the differences from SC-T7000 series and omits descriptions common to SC-T7000 series.

Manual Configuration

This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.

CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.

CHAPTER 2.TROUBLESHOOTING

Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.

CHAPTER 3.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY

Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling the product.

CHAPTER 4.ADJUSTMENT

Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.

CHAPTER 5.MAINTENANCE

Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.

CHAPTER 6.APPENDIX

Provides the following additional information for reference:

•Connectors

•Panel Menu Maps

•ASP List

•Exploded Diagrams

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Symbols Used in this Manual

Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to keep the product’s quality.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment.

May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also provide additional information that is related to a specific subject, or comment on the results achieved through a previous action.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.

Indicates that a particular task must be carried out according to a certain standard after disassembly and before re-assembly, otherwise the quality of the components in question may be adversely affected.

Lubrication	Indicates that lubrication is needed for the parts after disassembly, when doing a maintenance or replacing a part with a new one.

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		Revision Status
Revision	Date of Issue	Description
A	February 22, 2013	First release
		Chapter 2
		• 2.3Remedies for Service Call Error(p.35):partially deleted
B	March 15, 2013	Chapter 4
		• 4.1.2Adjustment Items and the Order by Repaired Part(p.88):partially revised
		• 4.14.1Main Board initial setting(p.123):was added

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Contents

Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1	Product Description ............................................................................................	11
1.2	Basic Specifications ............................................................................................	12
	1.2.1 Basic Specifications ...................................................................................	12
	1.2.2 Electric Specifications ...............................................................................	12
	1.2.3 Ink Specifications ......................................................................................	13
1.3	Printing Specifications ........................................................................................	14
	1.3.1 Supported media ........................................................................................	14
	1.3.2 Printable area .............................................................................................	15
1.4	Hardware Specifications .....................................................................................	16
	1.4.1 Dimensions and Weight .............................................................................	16
	1.4.2 Installation Space .......................................................................................	16
	1.4.3 Part Names .................................................................................................	17
1.5	Control Panel Specifications ..............................................................................	19
	1.5.1 Control panel and LCD ..............................................................................	19
	1.5.2 Menu Descriptions .....................................................................................	21
	1.5.3 Serviceman Mode ......................................................................................	28
Chapter 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING
2.1	Overview ............................................................................................................	32
	2.1.1 Preliminary Check .....................................................................................	32
	2.1.1.1 Before performing troubleshooting ....................................................	32
	2.1.1.2 Check for the usage environment .......................................................	32
	2.1.1.3 Recurrence check of the trouble .........................................................	32
	2.1.1.4 Check for the counter values/history ..................................................	32
	2.1.1.5 Test print check ..................................................................................	32
	2.1.2 Troubleshooting Procedure ........................................................................	33
	2.1.3 Procedure after troubleshooting .................................................................	33
	2.1.3.1 If the trouble has been successfully solved ........................................	33
	2.1.3.2 If necessary to escalate the trouble case .............................................	33
2.2	Remedies for Maintenance Requests ..................................................................	34
2.3	Remedies for Service Call Error .........................................................................	35

2.4	Remedies for Print Quality Troubles ..................................................................	39
	2.4.1 Ink Clogging ..............................................................................................	39
2.5	Trouble on Paper Feeding ..................................................................................	40
2.6	Other Troubles ....................................................................................................	41
	2.6.1 Ink End Error .............................................................................................	41
	2.6.2 Wrong ink mixture error ............................................................................	41
2.7	Trouble on Service Program ...............................................................................	43
2.8 Trouble on NVRAM Viewer ..............................................................................		43
Chapter 3 DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY
3.1	Overview ............................................................................................................	45
	3.1.1 Precautions .................................................................................................	45
	3.1.2 Cautions after assembling ..........................................................................	47
	3.1.3 Orientation Definition ................................................................................	47
	3.1.4 Recommended Tools .................................................................................	48
3.2	Parts Diagram .....................................................................................................	49
3.3	Disassembly Flowchart ......................................................................................	55
3.4	Disassembly and Assembly Procedure ...............................................................	56
	3.4.1 Preparation for servicing ...........................................................................	56
	3.4.1.1 Unlocking the CR Unit .......................................................................	56
	3.4.2 Housing ......................................................................................................	57
	3.4.2.1 TOP COVER ......................................................................................	57
	3.4.2.2 FRONT COVER ................................................................................	57
	3.4.2.3 LOWER PAPER GUIDE ...................................................................	57
	3.4.2.4 LOWER PAPER GUIDE B ...............................................................	57
	3.4.2.5 IH COVER .........................................................................................	58
	3.4.2.6 WASTE INK TANK COVER ...........................................................	61
	3.4.2.7 PRINTER COVER .............................................................................	61
	3.4.2.8 UPPER SUPPORT R COVER ...........................................................	61
	3.4.2.9 RIGHT UPPER COVER & RIGHT ROLL COVER ........................	61
	3.4.2.10 RIGHT LOWER COVER ................................................................	61
	3.4.2.11 RIGHT BASE COVER ....................................................................	61
	3.4.2.12 LEFT LOWER COVER ...................................................................	61

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3.4.2.13 REAR RIGHT LOWER COVER ....................................................	61
3.4.2.14 UPPER LEFT COVER ....................................................................	61
3.4.2.15 LEFT UPPER COVER & LEFT ROLL COVER ............................	61
3.4.2.16 LEFT BASE COVER .......................................................................	61
3.4.2.17 FRONT LEFT LOWER COVER .....................................................	61
3.4.2.18 REAR LEFT LOWER COVER .......................................................	61
3.4.2.19 REAR ROLL COVER FRAME .......................................................	61
3.4.2.20 SIDE COVER SENSOR ..................................................................	62
3.4.2.21 R WASTE INK COVER SENSOR ..................................................	64
3.4.2.22 L WASTE INK COVER SENSOR ..................................................	64
3.4.2.23 INTERLOCK SWITCH ...................................................................	64
3.4.3 Electric Circuit Components ......................................................................	65
3.4.3.1 MAIN BOARD ..................................................................................	65
3.4.3.2 MAIN-B BOARD ..............................................................................	65
3.4.3.3 MAIN-C BOARD ..............................................................................	65
3.4.3.4 SUB BOARD .....................................................................................	65
3.4.3.5 SUB-B BOARD .................................................................................	65
3.4.3.6 PSH BOARD ......................................................................................	65
3.4.3.7 PANEL BOARD ................................................................................	65
3.4.4 Carriage Mechanism / Ink System Mechanism .........................................	66
3.4.4.1 CR COVER ........................................................................................	66
3.4.4.2 DAMPER KIT ....................................................................................	67
3.4.4.3 PRINT HEAD ....................................................................................	71
3.4.4.4 HEAD FFC .........................................................................................	75
3.4.4.5 CR FFC ...............................................................................................	75
3.4.4.6 CR SCALE .........................................................................................	75
3.4.4.7 CR ENCODER ...................................................................................	75
3.4.4.8 CR TIMMING BELT .........................................................................	75
3.4.4.9 CR MOTOR .......................................................................................	75
3.4.4.10 CR HP SENSOR ..............................................................................	75
3.4.4.11 APG UNIT .......................................................................................	75
3.4.4.12 PG SENSOR .....................................................................................	75
3.4.4.13 PUMP CAP UNIT ............................................................................	75
3.4.4.14 INK HOLDER ..................................................................................	76
3.4.4.15 INK TUBE .......................................................................................	80
3.4.4.16 CR UNIT ..........................................................................................	80
3.4.4.17 PW SENSOR ....................................................................................	80
3.4.4.18 INK TANK/CARTRIDGE ...............................................................	81
3.4.5 Paper Feed Mechanism ..............................................................................	83
3.4.5.1 PF MOTOR ........................................................................................	83

3.4.5.2 PF SCALE ..........................................................................................	83
3.4.5.3 PF ENCODER ....................................................................................	83
3.4.5.4 PF TIMING BELT .............................................................................	83
3.4.5.5 PRESSURE ROLLER ........................................................................	83
3.4.5.6 PRESSURE ROLLER MOTOR ........................................................	83
3.4.5.7 PRESSURE ROLLER SENSOR .......................................................	83
3.4.5.8 ATC MOTOR ....................................................................................	83
3.4.5.9 PE SENSOR (ROLL PAPER) ...........................................................	83
3.4.5.10 PE SENSOR (THICK PAPER) ........................................................	83
3.4.5.11 PAPER THICKNESS SENSOR ......................................................	83
3.4.6 Cutter Mechanism ......................................................................................	84
3.4.6.1 CUTTER UNIT ..................................................................................	84
3.4.7 Fans ............................................................................................................	85
3.4.7.1 BOARD BOX FAN ...........................................................................	85
3.4.7.2 SUCTION FAN ..................................................................................	85
Chapter 4 ADJUSTMENT
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................	87
4.1.1 Precautions .................................................................................................	87
4.1.2 Adjustment Items and the Order by Repaired Part ....................................	88
4.1.3 Adjustment Items .......................................................................................	98
4.1.4 List of Tools/Software/Consumables for Adjustments .............................	99
4.1.5 Service Program Basic Operations ..........................................................	100
4.2 NV-RAM BACKUP/NVRAM Viewer ............................................................	101
4.2.1 NVRAM Read Procedure ........................................................................	101
4.2.2 NVRAM Write Procedure .......................................................................	101
4.2.3 NVRAM Viewer Basic Operation ...........................................................	101
4.3 ADJUSTMENTS (Individual) .........................................................................	102
4.4 ADJUSTMENTS (Sequence) ...........................................................................	103
4.5 Installing Firmware ..........................................................................................	104
4.6 Image Print .......................................................................................................	104
4.7 Counter Reset ...................................................................................................	104
4.8 References ........................................................................................................	104
4.9 Initial Ink Charge Flag .....................................................................................	104
4.10 CR Related Adjustments ................................................................................	105
4.10.1 CR Belt Tension Check .........................................................................	105
4.10.2 APG Function Check .............................................................................	105
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4.10.3 CR Scale Check .....................................................................................	105
4.10.4 CR Active Damper Auto Adjustment ....................................................	105
4.10.5 Manual Uni-D Adjustment ....................................................................	106
4.10.6 Manual Bi-D Adjustment ......................................................................	107
4.10.7 PW + T&B&S check and adjustment ....................................................	109
4.10.7.1 PW Adjustment ..............................................................................	109
4.10.8 PG Adjustment .......................................................................................	109
4.11 Head Related Checks and Adjustments ..........................................................	110
4.11.1 Tube Inner Pressure Reduction ..............................................................	110
4.11.2 Head ID Input ........................................................................................	110
4.11.3 Nozzle Check .........................................................................................	110
4.11.4 Cleaning .................................................................................................	110
4.11.5 Head Inclination Manual Adjustment (CR direction) ...........................	111
4.11.6 Head Slant Manual Adjustment (PF direction) .....................................	113
4.12 Ink Supply Related Checks and Adjustments ................................................	115
4.12.1 Switch between Ink Cartridges and Ink Tanks ......................................	115
4.12.2 Activation of Cleaning Cartridge ...........................................................	116
4.12.3 Ink eject .................................................................................................	117
4.12.4 Cleaning (Tube Inner Cleaning) ............................................................	118
4.12.5 Initial Ink Charge ...................................................................................	119
4.13 Media Feed Related Checks and Adjustments ...............................................	120
4.13.1 PF Belt Tension Check ..........................................................................	120
4.13.2 PF Scale Check ......................................................................................	120
4.13.3 Media Feed Manual Adjustment ...........................................................	121
4.13.4 Cut Position Check & Adjustment ........................................................	122
4.13.5 Paper Thickness Sensor Adjustment .....................................................	122
4.13.6 Rear AD Adjustment .............................................................................	122
4.14 Boards Related Checks and Adjustments .......................................................	123
4.14.1 Main Board initial setting ......................................................................	123
4.14.2 RTC & USB ID Input ............................................................................	123
4.14.3 MAC Address Input ...............................................................................	123
4.14.4 Serial Number Input ..............................................................................	123
4.14.5 Board Replacement Date & Time Setting .............................................	123
4.15 Other Printer Checks and Adjustments ..........................................................	124
4.15.1 Suction Fan Adjustment ........................................................................	124
4.15.2 Panel Setting Reset & Job History Reset ...............................................	124
4.15.3 Operation Panel Check (LCD & Buttons) .............................................	124
4.15.4 Motor Measurement & Automatic Adjustment .....................................	124

Chapter 5 MAINTENANCE
5.1	Overview ..........................................................................................................	126
5.2	When left unused/transportation ......................................................................	127
	5.2.1 When left unused .....................................................................................	127
	5.2.1.1 Preparation before leaving printer unused .......................................	127
	5.2.1.2 Preparation for installation (after transport) .....................................	128
	5.2.2 Transportation ..........................................................................................	129
	5.2.2.1 Preparation before transportation .....................................................	129
	5.2.2.2 Preparation after transportation ........................................................	130
5.3	Exchange Parts .................................................................................................	131
5.4	Cleaning ............................................................................................................	132
5.5	Lubrication .......................................................................................................	132
Chapter 6 APPENDIX
6.1	Block Wiring Diagram .....................................................................................	134
6.2	Connection Diagram .........................................................................................	135
6.3	Panel Menu Map ..............................................................................................	136
6.4	Part names used in this manual ........................................................................	139
6.5	Exploded Diagram/Parts List ...........................................................................	140

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1.1 Product Description

Product configuration

SC-F6000 Series: Sublimation transfer printer

SC-B6000 Series: Watercolor ink printer

Available paper type

Available media width: Max. 1118 mm (44 inch) (supports B0+)

Paper thickness: Up to 1.5 mm

Ink configuration

SC-F6000 Series: Sublimation transfer ink

SC-B6000 Series: Watercolor dye ink

CAUTION

CISS

Wear protective eyewear, gloves and mask when refilling ink tanks or replacing the waste ink bottle.

If ink adheres to your skin, immediately wash it off with plenty of soap water. Consult a physician if any problem such as irritation appears.

If ink gets into your eyes, wash immediately with clean water. Otherwise your eyes could be seriously injured. If you have any medical condition, consult a physician.

If ink gets into your mouth, wash it well and immediately consult a physician.

Do not touch the printed media with your hands.

Do not mix the ink with other type ink.

If it is hard to breath when using the printer, ventilate the room and let in fresh air.

Dispose of the waste ink and printed media according to local regulations.

The printer includes a 1.5-liter ink tank. Supplied ink packs allow you to refill the ink even during printing.

High speed throughput

Table 1-1. SC-F6000 series

	Media	Mode	Printing Mode	Number of	Throughput
				passes
		Draft	360x720 dpi	1	63.4 m2/h
		High Speed	720x720 dpi	2	30.2 m2/h
	Sublimation	Production 2	720x720 dpi	3	22.7 m2/h
	transfer media	Production 1	720x720 dpi	4	15.8 m2/h
		High Quality	720x1440 dpi	6	11.2 m2/h
		High Quality	720x1440 dpi	8	8.3 m2/h

Table 1-2. SC-B6000 series

	Media	Mode	Printing Mode	Number of	Throughput
				passes
	Glossy paper	Fine	720x1440 dpi	5	8.1 m2/h
		High Quality	720x1440 dpi	7	3.6 m2/h
	Glossy film	Fine	720x1440 dpi	5	8.1 m2/h
		High Quality	720x1440 dpi	7	3.6 m2/h
	Heavy matte	High Speed	720x720 dpi	3	21.4 m2/h
	paper	Fine	720x720 dpi	4	15.8 m2/h
	Thin matte paper	High Speed	720x720 dpi	2	42.9 m2/h
		Fine	720x720 dpi	4	15.8 m2/h
	Normal paper	High Speed	360x720 dpi	1	TBD m2/h

Media handling

Easier paper loading available thanks to the design for front-access and spindleless with optimal height based on ergonomics

Space saving design

Front access design allows you to set the printer near a wall because you can exchange the media, ink cartridges, maintenance box, and cutter from the front.

Supports RIP made by 3rd parties

EPSON driver is not provided for Windows nor for Mac.

Large sized LEDs

Equipped with large-sized LEDs for easier recognition of the printer’s error status.

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Basic Specifications

1.2.1

Basic Specifications

Table 1-3. Basic Specifications

Item

Specification

Print method

On-demand inkjet

Configuration of nozzles*

360 nozzles x 2 rows x 4 colors

(Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

Maximum resolution

720 x 1440dpi

Control code

ESC/P Raster (undisclosed command)

Paper feed method

Friction feed

RAM

For Main

512 MB

For Network

128 MB

Interface

High-Speed USB 2.0

Ethernet (100Base-TX/1000Base-

T)

Main body operation environment

15°C to 35 °C

-20 °C to 60 °C

Temperature

When storing (packed)

(within 120 hours at 60 °C, within 1

month at 40 °C)

When storing (unpacked)

-20 °C to 40 °C

(within 1 month at 40 °C)

Main body operation environment

20% to 80% (Non condensing)

Humidity

When storing (packed)

5% to 85% (Non condensing)

When storing (unpacked)

5% to 85% (Non condensing)

*Nozzle set configuration is;

Row

Product

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

SC-F6000 Series

C

Y

M

BK

-

-

BK

M

Y

C

SC-B6000 Series

C

M

Y

BK

-

-

BK

Y

M

C

1.2.2	Electric Specifications
			Table 1-4. Electric Specifications
	Item			Specification
Rated voltage				AC 100 to 240 V
Rated frequency				50 to 60 Hz
Rated current				1.0A to 0.5A
		In use		Approx. 65 W
Power		Ready mode		Approx. 20 W
consumption		Sleep mode		Approx. 3.0 W or less
		Power off		0.4 W or less
Insulation resistance				10 MΩ or more (between AC line and chassis at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength				1.0 kV rms AC for 1 min. or 1.2 kV rms AC for 1 sec.
				(between AC line and chassis)
Leek current				0.25 mA or less

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1.2.3 Ink Specifications

Ink Pack

		Table 1-5. Ink Pack
	Item	Specification
	Form	Dedicated ink pack (standing pouch)
	Ink colors	Black system: Black
		Color system: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan
	Use by day	See the date printed on the package (at normal temperature)
	Storage	Uninstalled: -20 to 40°C (within a month at 40 °C)
		Installed: -20 to 35 °C (within a month at 40 °C)
	temperature	Transporting: -20 to 60 °C (within a month at 40 °C, within 72 hours at
		60 °C)
	Capacity	1000 ml
	Dimensions	170 (W) x 272 (L) mm

Cleaning liquid

Cleaning is for servicing only. Packages of the cleaning liquid are only provided as an ASP.

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1.3 Printing Specifications

1.3.1 Supported media

This printer supports the following paper specifications for non-Epson media.

CAUTION			Do not use paper that is wrinkled, scuffed, torn, or dirty.
		Although plain paper and recycled paper manufactured by
			other companies can be loaded and fed in the printer as long as
			they meet the following specifications, Epson cannot guarantee
			the print quality.
		Although other paper types manufactured by other companies
			can be loaded in the printer as long as they meet the following
			specifications, Epson cannot guarantee the paper feeding and
			print quality.
ROLL PAPER
				Table 1-6. Roll Paper
Item				Specification
Roll core size				2 inch and 3 inch
Roll paper outer diameter				150 mm or less
Width				254 mm (10 inches) to 1118 mm (44 inches)
Paper thickness				0.08 to 0.5 mm
Basis weight				64 to 260 g/m2

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ROLL PAPER

254mm~1118mm

3mm/15mm

3mm/15mm

C

3mm/15mm/150mm

127mm

~

15m

B

D

A	3mm/15mm/45mm

Table 1-7. Roll Paper Margin

	Roll Paper Margin Parameter	Margin Values
	Normal	A, C = 15mm*1*2
		B, D = 3mm
	Top15mm/Bottom15mm	A, C = 15mm
		B, D = 3mm
		A = 45mm
	Top35mm/Bottom15mm	C = 15mm
		B, D = 3mm
		A = 15mm
	Top15mm/Bottom150mm	C = 150mm
		B, D = 3mm
	3mm	A, B, C, D = 3mm
	15mm	A, B, C, D = 15mm

Note *1: If Normal is selected along with any of the following paper types under Select Paper Type in the Paper menu, the value of A is 20 mm.

Premium Glossy 250/Premium Semigloss 250/Premium Luster 260/Premium Semimatte 260

*2: If Normal is selected, and Auto Cut is turned Off in the Setup menu, the value of C is 150 mm.

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1.4 Hardware Specifications	1.4.2 Installation Space

This section provides the printer dimensions and shows the main components.

1.4.1 Dimensions and Weight

Table 1-8. Dimensions and Weight

Width	Depth	Height	Weight*
1608 mm	917 mm	1128 mm	Approx. 90 kg

Note "*": Ink not included.

Figure 1-1. Installation Space

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	1.4.3 Part Names		Table 1-9. Front Side
	FRONT SIDE	No.	Name
		1	Printer cover
		2	Maintenance box covers
		3	Casters
		4	Ink tank
		5	Slider
		6	Side cover
		7	AC inlet
		8	Option port
		9	LAN port
		10	Data light
		11	Status light
		12	USB port
		13	Control panel
		14	Alert lamp
		15	Roll rest
		16	Adapter guides
		17	Roll lock lever
		18	Adapter holder
		19	Paper slot
		20	Print head
		21	Paper eject guide

Figure 1-2. Front Side

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SLIDER		ROLL PAPER ADAPTER

Figure 1-3. Slider

Table 1-10. Slider

No.	Name

1Slider

2Ink inlet cover

3Chip unit

Figure 1-4. Roll paper adapter

Table 1-11. Roll paper adapter

No.	Name

1Adapter lock lever

2Size lever

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1.5 Control Panel Specifications

1.5.1 Control panel and LCD

CONTROL PANEL

Figure 1-5. Control panel

		Table 1-12. Control panel
		Name	Function
	1	Power button	Turns the power on and off.
			On: The power is on.
	2	Power light	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.
	3	Load/Remove Paper button	Displays the Load/Remove Paper menu.
	4	Screen	Displays the printer’s status, menus, error messages, and so
			on.
	5	[Menu] button	Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in the
			display.
	6	Back button	If menus are displayed, pressing this button takes you up
			one level in the menu hierarchy.
	7	Left/Right buttons	Use these buttons to select tabs.
	8	Up/Down buttons	When menus are displayed, these buttons can be used to
			highlight items or options.
			Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in the
			display.
	9	OK button	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.
	10	Help button	Displays the Help menu.
	11	Maintenance button	Displays the Maintenance menu, which is used for nozzle
			checks and head cleaning.
			The printer enters pause status if this is pressed while
	12	Pause/Cancel button	printing.
			Pressing this button while a menu or help is displayed
			closes the menu or help and returns the printer to ready
			status.
			It is used to manually cut roll paper using the built-in
	13	Feed/Cut Media button	cutter.
			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 [T] button.

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									Table 1-13. LCD
LCD
	Screen View						Name			Function
						1	Message		Displays the printer’s status, operation, and error
									messages.
								Print	Displays print job status and can be used to access the
								Queues Tab	Print Queues menu.
								Paper Tab	Shows the type of paper in the printer and can be used to
									access the Paper menu.
									Displays the ink status of the chip unit.
										: No error.
										: An error occurred.
								Ink Tab
				Figure 1-6. LCD						: The chip unit could not be recognized or it
										is not compatible with the printer. Or the
						2	Tabs/Info			slider is not locked.
							Display Area
										: Ink is low.
									Shows the status of the Maintenance Box and is used to
									display the Maintenance menu.
									Maintenance Box status is shown as follows.
								Maintenance		: No error.
								Tab		: The Maintenance Box is nearing the end of
										its service life.
										: Maintenance Box is at the end of its service
										life.
								Setup Tab	Displays the IP address and menus for various settings.

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1.5.2 Menu Descriptions

Table 1-14. Menu List

Menu	Menu Item / Setting Value (Shaded one is the default)				Explanation
Print Queues menu	Print Job Log Sheet			Press the [OK] button to print the print job log.
					Press the [OK] button to view instructions for removing the paper. Follow the on-
				Remove Paper	screen instructions to remove the paper.
					Instructions are not displayed if no paper is loaded.
	Load/Remove Paper
					After you make your selection, press the [OK] button. Follow the on-screen
				Roll Paper	instructions to load the paper.
					If the roll paper is already loaded, the instructions for removing the loaded paper will
					be displayed before loading instructions are shown.
		RIP Settings		Select the paper settings to use for printing.
	Select Paper Type			If RIP Settings is selected, the paper settings set in the software RIP are used.
		1 to 10 (Paper Settings Number)		Set to a number between 1 and 10 to use the paper settings set in that slot for printing. To save a group of
				paper settings in this way, use Custom Paper Setting.
Paper menu				Photo Paper
			Select Reference	Matte Paper	You can select the media type that is the closest to the paper you are using.
				Plain Paper
			Paper
				Others
	Custom Paper	XXXXXXXXXXX		No Paper Selected	Select this option if you do not wish to specify the paper type.
		(name of custom		Narrow
	Setting				Select the platen gap which is the distance between the print head and the paper.
		paper type)
				Standard
			Platen Gap		Normally, select “Standard”. Select a wider setting if printed images are smeared. If,
				Wide	upon performing head alignment you feel that it is still not completely aligned, select
					“Narrow”.
				Wider
			Detect Paper	Press the [OK] button to print a pattern to determine the thickness of the current paper.
			Thickness	Select the pattern number with the least misalignment from the print results.

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			Table 1-14. Menu List
	Menu	Menu Item / Setting Value (Shaded one is the default)	Explanation

	Paper menu	Custom Paper
		Setting

Pattern	Use this setting if you are unable to resolve banding issues (horizontal striped lines or
	uneven colors) in the standard print area (for cut sheets, the area excluding the 1 to 2
	cm strip at the bottom of the paper) even after head cleaning or head alignment.
	When “Pattern” is selected;
	Press the [OK] button to print an adjustment pattern. Measure the distances between
	the “+” symbols in the printed adjustment pattern. Use only the distance between the
	center symbols or the average of the distances between the left, center, and right
	symbols.

Paper Feed Adjust

Value

XXXXXXXXXXX (name of custom paper type)

			After the adjustment pattern is printing, the length of the pattern will be displayed in
			the control panel. Press the [S]/[T] buttons to enter the measured value and press
			the [OK] button.
			When “Value” is selected;
			Choose an adjustment between -0.70 and +0.70%. Selecting too small a value causes
			dark bands; adjust the amount upward. Similarly, choosing too large a value causes
			white bands; adjust the amount downward.
			It is important to choose the appropriate amount of suction for the paper used in order
			to maintain the correct distance between the paper and the print head. Choosing too
	Paper Suction	-4 to 0	high a value for thin or soft paper will increase the distance between the paper and the
			print head, causing print quality to decline or preventing the paper feeding correctly.
			If this happens, lower the paper suction. The suction power is weakened when the
			parameter is lowered.
		Normal
	Roll Paper Tension	High	Select “High” or “Extra High” if the paper wrinkles during printing.
		Extra High

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				Table 1-14. Menu List
Menu	Menu Item / Setting Value (Shaded one is the default)						Explanation
			Remove Skew		On		Select whether to enable (“On”) or disable (“Off”) paper skew reduction.
		XXXXXXXXXXX			Off
	Custom Paper
			Setting Name		Enter a name of up to 22 characters for custom paper settings. Choose an easy-to-remember name for quick
		(name of custom
Paper menu	Setting				selection.
		paper type)
			Restore Settings		Yes		Restore the selected custom paper settings to default values.
					No
	Print Paper List				Press the [OK] button to print a list of custom paper settings.
	Nozzle Check				Press the [OK] button to print a nozzle check pattern. Visually inspect the printed pattern and perform head
					cleaning if you notice faint or missing areas.
					Execute (Light),		Check the number of any patterns with faint or missing segments and specify whether
		All Nozzles			Execute (Medium),		you want to perform cleaning for all nozzles or only for the rows containing those
					Execute (Heavy)		numbers. “All Nozzles” performs head cleaning for all nozzles. “Selected Nozzles”
							allows you to specify a row or rows of nozzles to perform head cleaning for.
	Head Cleaning
					Execute (Light),		You can choose between the following levels for head cleaning: “Execute (Light),
		Selected Nozzles			Execute (Medium),		Execute (Medium)”, or “Execute (Heavy)”. At first, use “Execute (Light)”. If you
Maintenance menu							still notice any faint or missing areas, then use “Execute (Medium)”. If you still
					Execute (Heavy)
							notice any faint or missing areas, then use “Execute (Heavy)”.
	Head Alignment	Manual(Uni-D)			If print results are grainy or out of focus, perform head alignment to realign the print head.
		Manual(Bi-D)
		Adjust Cut Position			-3 to 3 mm		The cut position can be adjusted in increments of 0.1 mm.
	Cutter Maintenance				Moves the cutter to the replacement position so it can be replaced. Press the [OK] button to move the cutter
		Replace Cutter			to the replacement position. The paper must be removed before the cutter can be replaced. Remove the paper
					before proceeding.
					On		Choose “On” to automatically cut roll paper using the built-in cutter as each page is
			Auto Cut				printed, “Off” to disable auto paper cutting. However, borderless printing is not
					Off
							guaranteed on this printer.
Setup menu	Printer Setup	Roll Paper Setup			On		If “On” is selected during borderless printing, the printer will automatically trim the
			Refresh Margin				leading edge to remove any ink stains that may have been left by the previous copy;
					Off
							to disable this feature, choose “Off”.
			Page Line		On		If “Auto Cut” is “Off”, you can choose to print (“On”) or not print (“Off”) cut lines
					Off		on roll paper. Cut lines are not printed if “Auto Cut” is “On”.

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			Table 1-14. Menu List
Menu	Menu Item / Setting Value (Shaded one is the default)					Explanation
				Normal
				Top 15 mm/
				Bottom 15 mm
				Top 45 mm/		When set to “Normal”, the top and bottom margins are 15 mm, and the left and right
			Roll Paper Margin	Bottom 15 mm		margins are 3 mm.
				Top 15 mm/		Except for “15 mm”, the left and right margins for all other settings are 3 mm.
				Bottom 150 mm
		Roll Paper Setup
				3 mm
				15 mm
			Roll Paper	On		Select whether to display/record (On) or not to display/record (Off) the amount of
						remaining roll paper. “Roll Paper Remaining” can be enabled by selecting “On” and
			Remaining	Off
						entering the length of the roll.
				1 to 15 m (4 to 50		Displayed when “On” is selected for “Roll Paper Remaining”.
			Remaining Alert			Set within a range from 1 to 15 m (4 to 50 ft) to display a warning when the amount
Setup menu	Printer Setup			ft)
						of remaining roll paper drops below that limit. You can set in 1 m (4 ft) increments.
				Low		Select “High” or “Extra High” if the paper wrinkles during printing.
						“Roll Paper Tension” can be specified separately for each paper type using the
				Normal
						“Custom Paper Setting” option in the Paper menu.
			Roll Paper Tension
				High
						When “Custom Paper” is chosen for “Select Paper Type”, the printer will use the
				Extra High		value selected for “Roll Paper Tension” in the “Custom Paper Setting”.
						This setting takes effect if no custom roll paper tension is specified.
		Advanced Settings		On		If the paper is thick, the print head may scuff the print surface. Choose “On” to
			Less Head Scuffing			prevent scuffing. This option can be used to temporarily change the value selected for
				Off		“Custom Paper Setting” > “Platen Gap” in the Paper menu. Note, however, that “On”
						has no effect when “Wider” is selected for “Platen Gap”.
						Specify how long the printer pauses to allow the ink to dry after printing each page;
			Drying Time Per	Off, 0.1 to 60		select Off or choose from values between 0.1 and 60 minutes. Depending on the ink
						density or paper type, the ink may take a while to dry. If the ink blurs on the paper, set
			Page	minutes
						a longer time for drying the ink.
						The longer the drying time, the more time required for printing.

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			Table 1-14. Menu List
Menu	Menu Item / Setting Value (Shaded one is the default)					Explanation
				On		Choose whether the printer automatically detects (“On”) or does not detect (“Off”)
						the paper width. Try choosing “Off” if a paper setting error is displayed when the
			Paper Size Check			paper is correctly loaded. Note, however, that the printer may print outside the paper
				Off		when “Off” is selected. If it prints beyond the edges of the paper, the inside of the
						printer becomes dirty with ink. We generally recommend to operate with this setting
						set to “On”.
		Advanced Settings
				On		If “On” is selected, an error will be displayed in the control panel and printing will
			Paper Skew Check			stop if the paper is skewed; select “Off” to disable this feature. “On” is recommended
				Off
						in most circumstances as skewed paper may cause the printer to jam.
				Off		Select when to perform scheduled head cleaning; you can select from “Off” or after
	Printer Setup		Cleaning Cycle			every 1 to 10 pages. If “Off” is selected, no Cleaning Cycle is used. If you choose a
				Every 1 to 10 pages		number between 1 and 10 pages, head cleaning will be performed automatically
						before printing occurs after the set number of pages is printed.
		Restore Settings		Yes		Select “Yes” to restore all printer settings to default values.
Setup menu				No
		Firmware Version		xxxxxxx,x.xx,xxxx		You can see the firmware version.
		Option Status		Lists the optional accessories currently connected to the printer and available for use.
		Show Total Prints		XXXXXXX m2		View the total area printed (six-figure maximum).
				(XXXXXX ft2)
		Print Status Sheet		Press the [OK] button to print a list of current printer settings.
				Choose this option to view settings at a glance.
				Auto		Select whether to use DHCP to set the IP address (“Auto”), or to set the address
		IP Address Setting				manually (“Panel”). Choose “Panel” to enter the “IP address”, “Subnet Mask”, and
				Panel
						“Default Gateway”.
	Network Setup	Print Status Sheet		Press the [OK] button to print a list of network settings. Choose this option to view network settings at a
				glance.
		Restore Settings		Yes		Select “Yes” to restore all network settings to default values.
				No

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			Table 1-14. Menu List
Menu	Menu Item / Setting Value (Shaded one is the default)					Explanation
						The printer enters sleep mode automatically when there are no errors, no print jobs
		Sleep Mode		5 to 240 minutes		being received, and no control panel or other operations are performed for the
						selected period. Use this option to choose the period before the printer enters sleep
						mode.
				Off		The printer turns off automatically when there are no errors, no print jobs being
	Power Settings					received, and no control panel or other operations are performed for eight hours.
		Power Off Timer				The delay before the printer turns off can be selected from values between 1 and 24
				1 to 24 hours
						hours in increments of 1 hour.
						Choose “Off” to prevent the printer turning off automatically.
		Restore Settings		Yes		Select “Yes” to restore all “Power Settings” to default values.
				No
				Japanese
				English
Setup menu				French
				Italian
				German
		Language		Portuguese		Select the language used on the control panel’s screen.
				Spanish
	Preference			Dutch
				Russian
				Korean
				Chinese
		Unit: Length		m		Select the unit of length which is displayed on the control panel’s screen or printed on
				ft/in		the patterns.
		Alert Lamp Setting		On		Choose whether the large alert lamp lights (“On”) or does not light (“Off”) when an
				Off		error occurs.

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			Table 1-14. Menu List
Menu	Menu Item / Setting Value (Shaded one is the default)					Explanation
		Date And Time		MM/DD/YY		Set the printer’s built-in clock. The printer clock provides the times that appear in
				HH:MM		print outs of job information and printer status.
Setup menu	Administrator	Time Zone		Enter the difference between the current time zone and GMT.
				The selected time zone is used in e-mail notifications sent by Remote Manager when an error occurs.
	Menu
		Reset All Settings		Yes		Select “Yes” to restore defaults for all settings except the “Date And Time”,
				No		“Language”, and “Unit: Length” options in the Setup menu.

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1.5.3 Serviceman Mode

The Serviceman Mode is intended to be used by a service person for servicing the printer.

HOW TO START & QUIT

1.Turn the printer on by pressing the [Menu], [Back], and [OK] buttons together.

2.Turn the printer off to quit the Serviceman Mode.

SERVICEMAN MODE MENU LIST

			Menu		Explanation
	Class	1	2	3
		Paper			Adjusts the detection accuracy of the PAPER THICKNESS SENSOR.
		Rear AD			Adjusts the AD value of the PE Sensor.
		CR Un Cap			Unlocks or re-locks the carriage and uncaps/re-caps the Print Head.
	Mecha Adjustment		Red
		LCD RGB Check	Green		Checks the operation of the LCD.
			Blue
		Panel Check			Checks the operation of the buttons and the LEDs.
		Sensor Check	ILS		Checks the operation of sensors.

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		Menu		Explanation
Class	1	2	3
			PG--
			PG-
		PG	PGtyp
			PG+
			PG++
			400 CPS
Life	CR	H to F Speed	500 CPS	Used only in manufacturing processes. Not used in service operations.
			240 CPS
			400 CPS
		F to H Speed	500 CPS
			240 CPS
		Page Size
		Fan
		Life Count

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		Menu			Explanation
Class	1	2	3
		Feed Amount 1
			PS1
		Feed Speed 1	PS2
			PS3
			PS4
		Feed Amount 2
	PF		PS1
		Feed Speed 2	PS2
			PS3
			PS4
		Wait
		Fan
		Life Count
Life		Wait1			Used only in manufacturing processes. Not used in service operations.
	RLS	Wait2
		Life Count
			PG--
			PG-
		PG	PGtyp
	APG		PG+
			PG++
		Wait
		Life Count
		Length
	Cutter	Return Length
		Wait
		Life Count
	Display Count
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