Epson F7170 Setup Guide

Epson® SureColor®
F7170 Setup Guide

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Contents

Unpacking the Printer ...........................................................................................................................3

Assembling the Stand .............................................................................................................................6

Installing the Printer ..............................................................................................................................9

Installing the Media Feeding Unit .......................................................................................................16

Installing the Take-up Reel System ......................................................................................................19

Installing the Media Guide Bar ............................................................................................................22

Connecting to a power source ..............................................................................................................25

Setting the Language ............................................................................................................................26

Adjusting the Media System ................................................................................................................27

Loading Media ....................................................................................................................................29

Installing the Software .........................................................................................................................37

USB Installation ............................................................................................................................38

Network Installation .....................................................................................................................39

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Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the printer and in the on-screen User’s Guide.

Unpacking the Printer

Before beginning assembly, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the printer. The
following illustration shows the minimum space required for using the printer:

Callout Distance

1 19.7 in. (500 mm)

2 3.9 in. (100 mm)

3 68.9 in. (1750 mm)

4 39.4 in. (1000 mm)

5 114.3 in. (2903 mm)

6 19.7 in. (500 mm)

7 39.4 in. (1000 mm)

8 142.5 in. (3620 mm)

4 | Unpacking the Printer

When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for easy access and ventilation. Avoid locations
subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, humidity, or dust. Be sure the printer is placed on a flat, stable
location that can support 496 lb (225 kg).

Caution: Six people are required to unpack and install the printer.

You need an even larger floor space to assemble the printer and stand, so be sure to prepare a large, empty
area before unpacking them. Also make sure you save the boxes and packaging in case you need to ship the
printer later.

The following items are included with your printer:

Printer and Stand Assembly

Translated
caution label

a

Legs

Waste ink tube
bracket

Printer

Carry bars

Horizontal struts

Waste ink
tank bracket

Waste
ink tank

Ink splash
guard

Cable
support

Power cords

Software and
documentation

Media System Assembly

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Reel brackets

Bracket
alignment tool

Mounting
hardware

Media guide
mounting brackets

Take-up reel

Adjustment paper

Roll core

Media guide bar

Media feeding unit

2D

5 E

4F

2G

b

The item below can be found in the “Ink Supply System Cover 1” box.

Mounting hardware

6 | Assembling the Stand

Assembling the Stand

Make sure you have the following items before assembling the stand.

a

1. Remove the tape from the larger horizontal strut, then slide the strut into both of the legs.

Back of stand

2. Use the long end of the hex wrench to tighten the pre-placed screws on each of the legs.

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Attach the smaller horizontal strut by securing two B screws (four total) in the back of the legs.

3.

4. Attach the waste ink tank bracket and secure it with a B screw.

5. Attach one B screw to the other side of the bracket, move the slider into place, then attach another

Bscrew.

8 | Assembling the Stand

6. Temporarily fasten the waste ink tube bracket using one B screw.

7. Remove the four screws from each leg, then remove the plastic pieces.

8. Slide the mounting piece into the groove, as shown.

Slide the mounting pieces into the grooves, as shown.

9.

10. Replace the plastic pieces and tighten all eight screws.

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Installing the Printer

You need six people to install the printer; four people to carry it and two people to position it on the stand.
Use the carry bars to lift and move the printer.

10 | Installing the Printer

Make sure you have the following items before installing the printer.

a

1. Lock the casters and fix the stand in place. To fix the stand, rotate the feet clockwise until they’re

firmly placed on the ground.

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From the front of the printer, insert the carry bars into both sides of the printer with the locking bolts

2.

toward the ground. Once the carry bars are inserted, rotate them counterclockwise 180° to lock them
into place. This keeps the printer from sliding when lifted.

Caution: Before installing the printer, make sure the stand is fixed in place.

Lift the printer as shown.

3.

Caution: The printer is heavy. Use at least four people when lifting the printer.

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4. Lift the printer onto the stand. Line up the marks on the bottom of the printer with the arrows on the

top of the stand’s legs before setting the printer down.

5. Rotate the carry bars clockwise 180° so the locking bolts face the ground. Remove the carry bars from

the printer.

6. Attach the printer to the stand using three A screws and washers.