Epson F7170 Alignment Guide
Update and Alignment Guide
Guide de mise à jour et d’alignement
Guía de actualizaciones y alineación
Guia de atualizações e alinhamento
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SureColor® F7170
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Contents
Contents ...........................................................................................................................................2
Updates ............................................................................................................................................3
Parallel Adjustment ........................................................................................................................... 3
Adjusting the Media Feeding Unit ............................................................................................. 4
Adjusting the Take-up Reel ...................................................................................................... 17
Table des matières
Mises à jour .................................................................................................................................... 31
Ajustement parallèle ........................................................................................................................ 31
Ajustement de l’unité d’alimentation de papier ........................................................................32
Ajustement de la bobine réceptrice automatique ....................................................................... 45
Contenido
Actualizaciones ...............................................................................................................................61
Ajuste paralelo ................................................................................................................................ 61
Ajuste de la unidad de alimentación de papel ...........................................................................62
Ajuste del rodillo de recogida .................................................................................................... 75
Conteúdo
Atualizações ....................................................................................................................................89
Ajuste paralelo ................................................................................................................................ 89
Ajuste da unidade de alimentação de mídia ..............................................................................90
Ajuste do rolo de coleta ..........................................................................................................103
Updates | 3
Your printer includes updated firmware, new troubleshooting recommendations, and a kit containing a
new alignment tool and adjustment guides.
This booklet describes the updates and tells you how to perform parallel adjustment using the new parts.
Updates
The new firmware and troubleshooting procedures include the following:
• The Feed Speed option for custom media is set to Auto by default. If you see strips of uneven color,
horizontal lines, or banding on printouts, try lowering the feed speed to
• The message displayed for ink and chip unit replacement is: Check Ink Levels.
Note that the use of a face mask is recommended when refilling ink or replacing the waste ink bottle.
• If media printed at high density is creased, set the Take-up Tension to Manual, and choose Lv1 or
Lv2.
If media skew is detected, try the following recommendations:
Lv1.
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• Use the parallel adjustment procedure described in this booklet.
• Set the auto take-up unit to roll the media with the printed side in.
• Use media at least 36 inches (91.4 cm) wide.
• For thick media, set the software RIP to 3 passes or higher.
Parallel Adjustment
The parallel adjustment procedure ensures that media is fed straight into the printer and onto the auto
take-up reel. Use this procedure if you have problems with media feeding or take-up, or if the printer has
been moved.
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You can use the adjustment paper included with the printer, as described in the User’s Guide or the new
adjustment guides and alignment tool (shown below), as described in this booklet.
Right adjustment guide
Counterweight
Alignment tool
Left adjustment guide
Roll core
Hexagon wrenches
Before you begin the parallel adjustment procedure, make sure the printer is leveled and on a level surface.
Carefully unroll the adjustment guides.
Adjusting the Media Feeding Unit
Two people are required for parallel adjustment, one in front of the printer, and one in back. Make sure
the printer is off before you begin.
1. Open the front cover and push back the media loading lever.
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2. On the back of the printer, use the large hexagon wrench to loosen the four fixing screws as shown:
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3. From the back of the printer, feed the left and right adjustment guides through the paper path.
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4. Place the tabs over the screws at the back of the printer and remove the backing to secure the tabs.
Note: The adhesive does not damage the heating unit.
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5. Place the tabs over the screws at the front of the printer and attach them as shown:
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6. At the back of the printer, loosen the roll holder fixing screws and align the left side of the roll holder
with the left side of the printer as shown. Then tighten the roll holder fixing screw to secure it in place.
7. Adjust the right roll holder so that the distance between the two is wider than the roll core.
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Note: If the roll holder handle shaft is pushed in, rotate the handle toward you (counterclockwise) until it
stops.
Slide the roll core into the loop at the end of the alignment tool.
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9. Insert the roll core with the alignment tool into the left roll holder. Then insert the right roll holder
into the roll core and tighten the roll holder fixing screw.
10. Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted as shown:
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11. Feed the alignment tool into the printer.
12. Place the alignment tool next to the left adjustment guide and line them up at the front and back of
the printer.
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13. Attach the counterweight to the alignment tool to keep it stretched taut. Note the location where it
crosses the front of the white line on the platen.
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14. Lift up the alignment tool and slide it to the other side of the printer, next to the right adjustment
guide. Line up the alignment tool and the adjustment guide at the front and back of the printer.
Note the location where the alignment tool crosses the front of the white line on the platen. If the
location is different from the left side, go to step 15. If they are the same, go to step 16.
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15. Make sure all four of the mounting screws are loose. To make adjustments, have a person at the back
of the printer turn the silver adjustment screw. Turn the screw counterclockwise to move the line
back, and turn it clockwise to move the line forward. The line will move approximately 1 mm with
each turn of the screw. Continue to turn the silver adjustment screw until the measurements are the
same.
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16. Use the large hexagon wrench to fully tighten all four of the mounting screws.
17. At the front of the printer, remove the counterweight from the alignment tool.
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18. From the back of the printer, remove the alignment tool. Then loosen the right roll holder fixing
screw and slide out the right roll holder.
19. Remove the roll core and the alignment tool.
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Adjusting the Take-up Reel
Once you have adjusted the media feeding unit, you need to perform a similar procedure on the take-up
reel unit. Two people are required, one in front of the printer and one in back.
1. Use the large hexagon wrench to loosen the four fixing screws on the front of the printer as shown:
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2. Loosen the roll core holder locking screws and move the left roll core holder all the way to the left.
Align the inside edge of the right roll core holder with the outside edge of the after heater, then tighten
the right roll core holder locking screw.
Note: If the left roll core handle shaft is pushed in, rotate the handle until it stops.
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3. Insert the roll core with the alignment tool into the right roll holder. Then insert the left roll core
holder into the roll core and tighten the roll core holder locking screw.
4. Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted as shown:
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5. Move the alignment tool to the left side and feed it through the paper path between the media guide
bar and the after heater.
6. Place the alignment tool next to the left adjustment guide and line them up at the front and back of
the printer. Then attach the counterweight to the alignment tool.
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7. Note the location where the alignment tool crosses the front of the white line on the platen.
8. Lift up the alignment tool and slide it to the other side of the printer, next to the right adjustment
guide. Line up the alignment tool and the adjustment guide at the front and back of the printer.
Note the location where the alignment tool crosses the front of the white line on the platen. If the
location is different from the left side, go to step 9. If they are the same, go to step 10.
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9. Make sure all four of the mounting screws are loose. To make adjustments, use the large hexagon
wrench to turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to move the line back, and turn it clockwise to
move the line forward. The line will move approximately 1 mm with each turn of the screw. Continue
to turn the silver adjustment screw until the measurements are the same.
10. Fully tighten all four of the screws on the right bracket to secure it in place.
11. At the back of the printer, remove the counterweight.
12. At the front of the printer, remove the alignment tool.
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13. Move the alignment tool to the left side and feed it through the paper path between the media guide
bar and the after heater.
14. Place the alignment tool next to the left adjustment guide and line them up at the front and back of
the printer. Then attach the counterweight to the alignment tool.
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15. Note the location where the alignment tool crosses the front of the white line on the platen.
16. Lift up the alignment tool and slide it to the other side of the printer, next to the right adjustment
guide. Line up the alignment tool and the adjustment guide at the front and back of the printer.
Note the location where the alignment tool crosses the front of the white line on the platen. If the
location is different from the left side, go to step 17. If they are the same, go to step 20.
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17. Use the small hexagon wrench to loosen the two screws.
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18. Make adjustments using the large hexagon wrench while holding the media guide bar. Turn the
adjustment screw counterclockwise to move the line back, and turn it clockwise to move the line
forward. The line will move approximately 1 mm with each turn of the screw. Continue to turn the
adjustment screw until the measurements are the same.
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19. Use the small hexagon wrench to tighten the two screws.
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20. At the back of the printer, remove the counterweight.
21. At the front of the printer, remove the alignment tool. Then loosen the roll holder locking screw and
remove the right roll holder.
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22. Remove the roll core and the alignment tool.
23. Remove the alignment tool from the roll core, then remove the adjustment guides from the printer.
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Use a damp lint-free cloth to wipe off any dust and lint from the back of the adjustment guides. Roll up
the alignment tool and adjustment guides and store them so that they don’t become creased.
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