Epson F7170 User's Guide
Epson® SureColor® F7170
User’s Guide
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
When choosing a location for this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
When setting up this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
When using this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
When handling the ink packs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warnings, Cautions, Important and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Printer Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Slider (chip holder). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LAN port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Understanding the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Realizing High Productivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Superior Ease of Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Notes on Usage and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installation Space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Notes When Using the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Notes When Not Using the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Notes on Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Handling Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the Supplied Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Contents of the Software CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Uninstalling Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Loading and Exchanging Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Loading Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Viewing and Changing Media Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Exchanging Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Media Loading and Take-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Removing the Take-up Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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Before Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media (Print Media Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Parameters Stored in Media Setting Banks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Saving Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Changing Heater Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Correcting Print Misalignment (Head Alignment). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Feed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Using a Test Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Performing Feed Adjustment During Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Printable area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Chapter 3 Maintenance
Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Cleaning the Platen, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Checking for Clogged Nozzles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Maintenance Around the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Cleaning: Preparation and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Part Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Cleaning the Wiper Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Disposing of Waste Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Time Period for Chip Unit Replacements and Ink Refills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Procedure for Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Disposal of Used Consumables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Parts That Are Periodically Replaced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Menu
Menu Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Details of the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
The Media Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
The Printer Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
The Maintenance Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
The Print Logs Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
The Printer Status Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
The Network Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
The Preference Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
The Reset All Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
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Chapter 5 Problem Solver
When a Message Is Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
You cannot print (because the printer does not work) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
The prints are not what you expected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Media Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Chapter 6 Appendix
Options and Consumable Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Supported Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Moving and Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Moving the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Removing and Attaching the Media Guide Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Removing the Media Guide Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Attaching the Media Guide Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Specifications Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Standards and Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Appendix A Where To Get Help
Contacting Epson Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Appendix B Software License Terms
Open Source Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Bonjour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Other Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Info-ZIP copyright and license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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 location 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
❏ This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment
may result in fire or electric shock.
❏ 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.
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic
interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
❏ 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.
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❏ 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.
❏ 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.
When using this product
❏ Do not block or cover the openings in this product’s case
❏ Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on this product.
❏ 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.
❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you may damage this product.
❏ Always turn the product off using the P power button on the control panel. When this
button is pressed, the P power light flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the
power cord or turn off the product until the P power light stops flashing.
❏ This device has two power systems. There is a risk of electric shock unless the two
power cables are unplugged during maintenance.
When handling the ink packs
❏ Keep ink packs out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.
❏ Wear protective eyewear and gloves when refilling ink tanks or replacing the waste ink
bottle.
Should ink contact your skin or enter your eyes or mouth, immediately take the
following actions:
❏ If fluid adheres to your skin, immediately wash it off using large volumes of soapy
water. Consult a physician if the skin appears irritated or is discolored.
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❏ If fluid enters your eyes, rinse immediately with water. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation.
❏ If fluid enters your mouth, consult a physician immediately.
❏ If fluid is swallowed, do not force the person to vomit, and consult with a physician
immediately. If the person is forced to vomit, fluid may get caught in the trachea,
which can be dangerous.
The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Warnings, Cautions, Important and Notes
Warning:
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Caution:
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Important:
Note:
Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury.
Cautions must be followed to avoid bodily injury.
Important must be followed to avoid damage to this product.
Notes contain useful or additional information on the operation of this
product.
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Printer Parts
Your product may look different from the illustrations in this guide, but the instructions are
the same.
Front
1 Maintenance cover (left)
Open this cover to clean the area around the print head. It is normally closed when the printer is in use.
See “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 91.
2 After heater
The after heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing.
See “Heating & Drying” on page 68.
3 Media guide bar
The media guide bar maintains tension to prevent the media from sagging as it is taken up.
4Handle
After placing media on the left roll holder, rotate the handle to press the holder and apply pressure to the roll core.
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5 Roll core holder
Place an empty roll core for media take-up on these holders. There are two holders: one on the left and one on the right.
See“Media Loading and Take-Up” on page 48.
6 Roll core holder locking screw
The locking screws keep the roll core holders in place once they have been attached to the roll core. There are two locking
screws: one on the left and one on the right.
7 Roll support
Rest media temporarily on these supports when removing the take-up roll. There are two supports: one on the left and one
on the right.
8 Adjustment screw
Use the adjustment screw when performing parallel adjustment.
9Auto switch
Use this switch to select the auto take-up direction. Choose Off to disable auto take-up.
10 Manual switch
Use this switch to select the manual take-up direction. The selected option takes effect when the Auto switch is in the Off
position.
11 Casters
There are two casters on each leg. Once installation is complete, the front casters should be kept locked while the printer is in
use. If the stand fixing screw is lowered too much, the caster rises off the floor. Do not use the printer if a caster is off the floor.
12 Airflow vents
These vents release air from inside the printer. Do not obstruct the airflow vents.
13 Waste ink bottle (tank) holder
Place the waste ink bottle in this holder.
14 Stand fixing screw
In addition to locking the casters, the stand fixing screws also keep the printer securely in place. The stand fixing screws
cannot be used for horizontal adjustment of the printer. After installation, keep the printer securely in place during use.
15 Waste ink bottle (tank)
Waste ink collects in this bottle.
Replace with a new waste ink bottle when the level approaches the line.
16 Stopper
The stopper prevents splatter when waste ink is ejected. Fit the stopper onto the mouth of the waste ink bottle.
17 Waste ink tube
Waste ink is discharged from this tube. Be sure the end of this tube is in the waste ink bottle while the printer is in use.
18 Ink tank
Holds ink used for printing.
19 Slider (chip holder)
See “Slider (chip holder)” on page 12.
20 Lock lever
Raise the levers to unlock the slider for removal when replacing the chip unit. Always lower the lock lever after inserting the
slider.
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21 Chip unit check lamp
This lamp turns on when a message related to the chip unit is displayed.
On: An error occurred. Check the message on the control panel’s screen.
Off: No error.
22 AC inlets #1 and #2
Connect the power cables. Make sure you connect both cables.
23 LAN port
See “LAN port” on page 13.
24 USB port
Connects the USB cable.
25 Maintenance cover (right)
Open this cover to perform maintenance around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer.
See “Maintenance Around the Print Head” on page 88.
26 Media loading lever
After loading media, lower the media loading lever to keep the media in place. Raise the lever to release the media prior to
removal.
27 Alert lamp
This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs.
On/flashing: An error has occurred; the type of error is indicated by how the lamp lights or flashes. Check the message on
the control panel’s screen.
Off: No error.
28 Control panel
See “Control Panel” on page 16.
29 Front cover
Open when loading media, cleaning the inside of the printer, or removing jammed media. Normally closed when using the
printer.
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Slider (chip holder)
1Slider
Attach the chip unit included with the ink pack before refilling the ink.
See “Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills” on page 104.
2Ink inlet cover
Open this cover to refill the ink tank with ink.
3Chip unit
A unit that includes an IC chip.
This is included with the ink pack.
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LAN port
1RJ-45 connector
Connects the LAN cable. Use a shielded twisted pair cable (category 5 or higher).
2 Data lamp (orange)
Indicates the network connection status and whether the printer is receiving data.
On: Connected
Flashing: Receiving data
3 Status lamp (green/red)
The color indicates network connection speed.
Red: 100Base-TX
Green: 1000Base-T
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Interior
Dirt on any of the following parts may reduce print quality. Regularly clean or replace these
parts as described in the chapters listed in the reference sections below.
1 Print head
The print head prints by moving left and right while emitting ink. Cleaning may be required.
See “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 91.
2 Media holding plate
The media holding plates prevent the media from riding up and keep fuzz on the cut edge of the media from touching the
print head. Position the plates at either side of the media before printing.
See “Loading Media” on page 31.
3Cutter groove
Pass the blade of a cutter (not included) down this groove to cut media.
4 Pressure rollers
These rollers press down on the media during printing.
See “Cleaning the Platen, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates” on page 82.
5 Platen
The platen suctions the media for printing.
See “Cleaning the Platen, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates” on page 82.
6 Wiper cleaner
The wiper cleaner removes ink from the wiper. Replacement may be required.
See “Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner” on page 101.
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7Caps
8Wiper
Back
Except during printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them from drying out. Cleaning may be required.
See “Part Cleaning” on page 89.
The wiper removes ink from the print head nozzles. Cleaning or replacement may be required.
See “Part Cleaning” on page 89
See “Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner” on page 101.
1Drive switch
The drive switch is used to feed the media during loading and to rewind the media for replacement.
2 Roll holder
Place media on these holders. There are two holders: one on the left and one on the right.
3 Roll holder fixing screw
These screws fix the roll holders in place once the media has been installed. There are two screws: one on the left and one on
the right.
4 Roll holder lever
If the media to be mounted on the roll holders seems heavy, use these levers to raise the media effortlessly to the level of the
roll holders. There are two levers: one on the left and one on the right.
5Loading guide
Media is loaded along this guide.
6 Roll support
Rest media on these supports before placing it on the roll holders. There are two supports: one on the left and one on the right.
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7Handle
After placing media on the right roll holder, rotate the handle to apply pressure to the roll core.
Control Panel
1 P button (power button)
Turns the power on and off.
2 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 performing head cleaning or other operations during shut-down.
Off: The power is off.
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3 M button (media setup button)
Press this button to display the Media Setup menu, which contains such items as Media Remaining, Select Media,
Customize Settings, and Print Media List. This button is disabled during printing.
See “The Media Setup Menu” on page 119.
4 Display
Displays the printer's status, menus, error messages, and so on. See “Understanding the Display” on page 18.
5 Menu button
Press this button to display menus. See “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 114.
6 y button (back button)
Press this button to exit to the previous menu when options are displayed. See “Menu Operations” on page 114.
7 l/r buttons (left and right arrow buttons)
Use to position the cursor when performing such tasks as entering a Setting Name or IP Address in the setup menu.
8 u/d buttons (media feed buttons)
When media is loaded, you can press the d button to feed the media and the u button to rewind. Keep the d button pressed
to feed the media up to 103 cm (40.6 inches). Keep the u button pressed to rewind the media up to 25 cm (9.8 inches).
Note that when the u button is used to rewind, the media will stop when its edge reaches the starting print position. Rewind
can be resumed by releasing the button and then pressing it again.
When the menus are displayed, these buttons can be used to select menu items and options. See “Menu Operations” on
page 114.
9OK button
Pressing this button when a menu item is highlighted displays options for the selected item.
Pressing this button when an option is highlighted selects the highlighted item or performs the selected operation.
When a warning alarm is sounding, press this button to stop the sound.
10 button
Pressing this button displays the Heating & Drying menu, where you can adjust the Heater Temperature.
11 # button (maintenance button)
Pressing this button displays the Maintenance menu, which contains such items as Nozzle Check, Cleaning, Head Washing,
Head Maintenance, and Waste Ink Counter. This button is disabled during printing.
See “The Maintenance Menu” on page 126.
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12 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 when menus are displayed closes the menus and returns the printer to ready status.
13 button (media feed button)
When the printer is in the ready state, you can feed the media to the cut position by pressing this button and then Z.
See “Cutting Media” on page 46.
When printing is in progress, you can use this button to adjust media feed.
See “Feed Adjustment” on page 76.
Understanding the Display
1Messages
Displays the printer's status, operation, and error messages.
See “When a Message Is Displayed” on page 130.
2 Heater temperature
This display shows the temperature settings for the after heater. The thermometer icons give a rough indication of the
current temperatures of the heaters.
The heater has reached the selected temperature.
The heater has not reached the selected temperature.
3Media info
From left to right, this display shows the selected media, platen gap, media width, and media remaining.
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3Media info
If a media setting bank number created with this printer is selected as the print media, the number (from 1 to 30) will be
displayed. When RIP Settings is selected, 0 will be displayed.
The selected platen gap is shown as follows.
1.5
2.0
2.5
The media remaining is not displayed if Off is selected for Remaining Setup in the Media Remaining menu.
See “The Media Setup Menu” on page 119.
4 Chip unit status
The display changes as shown below when an error is detected in the installed chip unit.
Normal Warning or error
1 Status indicators
The chip unit status is indicated as follows.
No error. Ready to print.
An error occurred. Check the message on the screen, and clear the error
The chip unit could not be recognized or it is not compatible with the printer. Or, the slider is not
locked. Check the on-screen message.
The chip unit requires replacement. Replace the chip unit with one from a new ink pack. As it gets
closer to time to replace the chip unit, will begin to flash.
2 Ink color codes
BK: Black
Y: Yellow
M: Magenta
C: Cyan
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5 Waste ink bottle status
Displays the approximate amount of space available in the waste ink bottle. The display changes as shown below
when the waste ink bottle is nearly full or an error occurs .
Normal Warning or error
1
1 Status indicators
The status of the waste ink bottle is shown as follows.
No error. The indicator changes to show the amount of space available.
The waste ink bottle is almost full. Ready a new waste ink bottle.
The waste ink bottle is full. Replace with a new waste ink bottle.
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Features
This wide-format color ink jet printer supports roll media up to 1626 mm (64 inches) in
width. The main features of this printer are described below.
Realizing High Productivity
Improved Drying Characteristics
The printer is equipped with an after heater that can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing.
Media Feeding Unit Accommodates High-Capacity Rolls
The standard media feeding unit can handle high-capacity rolls with external diameters of
up to 250 mm (9.8 inches) and weights of up to 40 kg (88.2 lb), ensuring that media require
less frequent replacement.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Comes Standard
The auto take-up reel unit automatically takes up printed media cleanly, with no wrinkles.
This is useful for large print jobs or continuous overnight printing, and supports the
high-precision take-up necessary for continuous-type sublimation transfer printers.
High-Capacity Ink Tanks Included
The printer includes high-capacity ink tanks for high productivity. We also offer 1000 ml
high-capacity ink packs for refill. This eliminates the need for frequent ink replacement.
Superior Ease of Use
Easy Media Installation and Take-up
The roll and roll core holders require no spindles, eliminating the need to attach spindles
before installing media. Just bring the media to the printer and install it directly. Never
having to juggle long spindles makes installing media a snap even where space is limited.
In addition to roll supports that give you a place to rest media during installation, the printer
offers lift levers that allow heavy media to be effortlessly raised to the level of the roll
holders.
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Ease of Maintenance
Print quality can only be ensured through daily maintenance, and the printer is constructed
with this in mind.
Lamp and Alarm Error Alerts
When an error occurs, an alarm will sound and the alert lamp will light. The large alert lamp
is highly visible, even at a distance.
An alarm sounds simultaneously to prevent time wasted while stoppages due to errors go
unnoticed.
High-Speed USB/Gigabit Ethernet
The printer comes equipped with high-speed USB and 100 Base-TX/1000 Base-T network
interfaces.
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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.
For the external dimensions of the printer, see “Specifications Table” on page 175.
100 mm (3.9 in.)
500 mm (19.7 in.)
3620 mm (142.5 in.)
1000 mm
(39.4 in.)
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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” on page 175.
Note, however, that the desired results may not be achieved if the temperature and
humidity are within the limits for the printer but not within those for the media. Be sure
the operating conditions suit the media. For more information, see the documentation
supplied with the media.
Also, when operating in dry areas, air-conditioned environment, or under direct
sunlight, maintain the appropriate humidity.
❏ Avoid using the printer in locations with heat sources or locations that are exposed to
direct drafts from ventilators or air conditioners. The print head nozzles could dry out
and clog.
❏ Do not bend or tug the waste ink tube. Ink could spill inside or around the printer.
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❏ We recommend performing maintenance on the following components as required.
Failure to perform appropriate maintenance will shorten print head life.
See “Maintenance Around the Print Head” on page 88.
Component to be cleaned Frequency
Print head When colors in the printout are faint or missing even after head has been
Wiper
Caps
Wiper rail
cleaned.
When the printout is smudged or not clear.
Component requiring
replacement
Wiper cleaner If the printout is faint or smudged, or segments are missing even after cleaning
Wiper
Frequency
❏ The print head may not be capped (the print head may not return to the right side) if the
printer is turned off when the media is jammed or an error has occurred. 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 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, turn on the power and wait
until capping is performed automatically.
❏ The print head is automatically cleaned at a fixed interval after printing to keep the
nozzles from clogging.
Be sure that the waste ink bottle is installed whenever the printer is on.
❏ As well as being expended during printing, ink is used during head cleaning and other
maintenance required to keep the print head in working order.
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.
❏ If you do not print for a long time, the print head nozzles may become clogged. Turn the
printer on at least once a week to prevent the print head clogging.
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Head cleaning will be performed automatically after the printer is turned on. Head
cleaning helps maintain print quality. Do not turn the printer off until cleaning is
complete.
Leaving the printer for too long without turning it on may result in a malfunction. Repair
work for such malfunction will be charged.
❏ If you will not be using the printer for more than 2 weeks, maintenance must be
performed by a service engineer before and after this period. This maintenance work
will be charged.
Note that even if proper maintenance has been done before a long period of non-use,
repair may be necessary when doing maintenance for reusing the printer, depending on
the period and conditions of storage. In such a case, the repair work will also be
charged.
Contact your dealer or Epson Support.
❏ The pressure rollers may crease media left in the printer. The media may also become
wavy or curled, causing jams or resulting in the media coming into contact with the print
head. Remove the media before storing the printer.
❏ 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, wait until capping is performed automatically,
and then turn it off.
❏ Close all covers before placing the printer in storage. If you are not using the printer for
a long time, put an anti-static cloth or cover on the printer to prevent dust build-up. 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.
❏ If you have not used the printer for a long time, check the print head for clogging before
you start printing. Perform head cleaning if the print head is clogged.
See “Checking for Clogged Nozzles” on page 84.
❏ When storing the printer, be sure that it is level: do not store it on an angle, on end, or
upside down.
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Notes on Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks
Note the following points when handling ink packs and ink tanks.
❏ Do not remove the ink tanks
Ink tanks are calibrated when installed. Removing them can harm quality and
functionality.
❏ Store ink packs at room temperature out of direct sunlight.
❏ To ensure print quality, use all the ink in the ink pack before one of the following
(whichever comes first):
❏ The date printed on the ink pack
❏ 25 days from the day the ink tank was refilled from the ink pack
❏ If the ink pack has been stored in a cold location for a long period of time, keep at room
temperature for at least 4 hours before using.
❏ Be sure not to leave any ink in the ink pack when you refill an ink tank.
❏ Refill the ink tank as soon as possible after opening the ink pack.
❏ Do not place any objects on the ink tank or subject the tank to strong impacts.
Otherwise, the tank could be detached.
Handling Media
Note the following when handling or storing media. Media that is in poor condition will not
produce good quality prints.
Be sure to read the documentation provided with each type of media.
Notes on Handling
❏ Do not fold the media or damage the printable surface.
❏ Do not touch the printable surface. Moisture and oils from your hands can affect print
quality.
❏ When handling media, hold it by both edges. We recommend wearing cotton gloves.
❏ Keep the media dry.
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❏ Packaging materials can be used to store media and should not be thrown away.
❏ Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity.
❏ When not in use, media should be removed from the printer, rewound, and inserted in
its original packaging for storage. Leaving media in the printer for extended periods
may cause it to deteriorate.
Handling Media After Printing
To maintain long lasting, high quality print results, note the following points.
❏ Do not rub or scratch the printed surface. If it is rubbed or scratched, the ink may peel
off.
❏ Do not touch the printed surface, as this may remove the ink.
❏ Make sure printouts are completely dry before folding or stacking, as otherwise
discoloration or other marks may appear where the prints touch. These marks will
disappear if the prints are immediately separated and dried but will become permanent
if the surfaces are not separated.
❏ Avoid direct sunlight.
❏ To prevent discoloration, display and store prints as instructed in the documentation
supplied with the media.
Using the Supplied Software
Contents of the Software CD
The following applications are available on the supplied software CD. Install as required.
For information about these applications, see the on-line help for the application in
question.
Note:
❏ The supplied disk does not contain printer drivers. A software RIP is required for printing.
❏ The latest software utilities can be downloaded from the Epson website.
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Software Name Summary
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is used to update firmware from a computer and copy the media
settings bank created in the printer’s setup menu to a computer.
See “Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2” on page 28 and “Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2”
on page 28.
Epson Drivers and utilities Install the Epson communications driver (EPSON SC-F7100 Series Comm Driver).
The Epson communications driver is required if the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is to be used to
copy media settings. It is not a printer driver. In addition, the software RIP may not display
printer status if the Epson communications driver is not installed when the printer is connected
to a computer via USB. See the software RIP documentation for more information on the status
display.
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
manual is also installed along with the software.
Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2
Launch EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 after confirming that the printer displays Ready.
1. The application can be launched using either of the following two methods.
❏ Double-click the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 icon on the desktop. The EPSON LFP Remote
Panel 2 icon is created when the application is installed.
❏ Click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 > EPSON LFP Remote
Panel 2.
2. Click the desired item in the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main window.
See EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 help for more information.
Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2
Click Finish in the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main window.
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Uninstalling Software
Important:
❏ Log in as an administrator.
❏ Enter the administrator password when prompted and then proceed with the remainder of the
operation.
❏ Exit any other applications that may be running.
This section describes how to uninstall EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 and the Epson
communications driver.
1. Turn off the printer, and unplug the interface cable.
2. Go to the Control Panel and click Uninstall a program from the Programs category.
3. Select the software you want to remove and then click Uninstall/Change (or
Change/Remove).
To uninstall the EPSON communications driver, select EPSON SC-F7000 Series
Comm Driver Printer Uninstall.
To uninstall EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2, select EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2.
4. Select the target printer icon, and then click OK.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
When the delete confirmation message appears, click Yes.
If you are reinstalling the Epson communications driver, restart the computer.
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Chapter 2
Basic Operations
Loading and Exchanging Media
Caution:
❏ Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when opening or closing the front cover.
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Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
❏ Secure the media in place by the following procedure. Injury may occur if the media
falls.
❏ Do not rub your hands along the edges of the media. The edges are sharp and can
cause injury.
Note:
For information on the media that can be used in the printer, see “Supported Media” on
page 163.
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