Epson SC-F2100, SC-F2130, SC-F2160 Operator's Manual

Operator's Guide

CMP0117-00 EN

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Contents

Copyrights and Trademarks

Introduction

Viewing the Manuals....................... 4

Meaning of Symbols...................... 4

Screenshots............................ 4

Illustrations............................ 4

Manual Organization..................... 4

Opening and Viewing Manuals.............. 4

Part Names............................... 7

Front section........................... 7

Interior............................... 8

Rear section............................ 8

Basic Printing

Preparation.............................. 9

Device for Fixating Ink.................... 9

Under Normal Usage..................... 9

Items for Use in Pre-treatment (Only when

Using White Ink)........................ 9

Overview............................... 11

Before Printing........................... 13

Creating and Sending Jobs................... 13

Workflow for Creating and Sending Jobs. . . . . . 13

Notes on Receiving Jobs.................. 14

Preparing the Platen....................... 14

Attaching/Removing a Grip Pad............ 15

Replacing Platens and Removing/Attaching

Spacers............................... 17

Load the T-shirt (media).................... 20

Adjusting the Platen Gap.................. 22

Starting and Canceling Printing............... 25

Starting.............................. 25

Canceling............................. 25

Fixating the Ink........................... 26

Precautions when Fixating the Ink........... 26

Fixating conditions...................... 26

Maintenance

When to Perform Various Maintenance

Operations.............................. 27

Cleaning Locations and Cleaning Timing. . . . . . 27

Locations of Consumables and Replacement

Timing............................... 28

Other maintenance...................... 29

Preparation.............................. 30

Cautions when operating.................... 31

Using ink cleaner......................... 32

Disposal of used consumables................ 33

Disposal.............................. 33

Cleaning the Suction Cap................... 33

Cleaning the scale and replacing the filter. . . . . . . . 36

Checking for clogged nozzles................. 38

Loading media......................... 38

Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern ............ 39

Cleaning the print head..................... 40

Notes on head cleaning................... 40

Cleaning the print head................... 40

Shaking and Replacing Ink Cartridges.......... 42

Shaking.............................. 42

Replacement procedure................... 42

Disposing of Waste Ink..................... 44

Preparing and Replacement Timing.......... 44

Replacing the Head Cleaning Set.............. 46

Preparing and Replacement Timing.......... 46

How to Replace the Head Cleaning Set........ 47

Options and Consumable Products

...................................... 50

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Introduction

Viewing the Manuals

Meaning of Symbols

Warning:

Warnings must be followed
to avoid serious bodily
injury.

Caution:

Cautions must be followed to
avoid bodily injury.

c

Important:

Important must be followed
to avoid damage to this
product.

Note:

Notes contain useful or
additional information on
the operation of this product.

U

Indicates related content.

Screenshots

❏ Screenshots used in this manual may differ slightly

from the actual screen. Screens may also differ
depending on the operating system and usage
environment.

❏ Unless otherwise stated, the Windows screenshots

used in this manual are from Windows 10.

Illustrations

The illustrations may differ slightly from the model you
are using. Please be aware of this when using the manual.

Manual Organization

The manuals for the product are organized as shown
below.

You can view the PDF manuals using Adobe Reader or
Preview (macOS).

Setup Guide
(booklet)

This manual provides information
on how to setup the printer after
unpacking it from the box. Make
sure you read this manual to
perform operations safely.

Operator's Guide
(this guide)

This manual explains the necessary
basic operations and maintenance
for daily use.

General Informa­tion (PDF)

This manual provides specifications
and contact details for the product.

Online Manual

User's Guide
(PDF)

This manual explains basic
operations and necessary items for
daily use, maintenance operations,
and troubleshooting.

Epson Video
Manuals

These videos show you how to load
T-shirts (media) and perform
maintenance.

Network
Guide (PDF)

This manual provides information
on using the printer over a network.

Opening and Viewing Manuals

Opening the Online Manual

The Online Manual is available in an environment with
an Internet connection.

A

See the Setup Guide and execute software
installation from the supplied software disc or
from Setup Navi (http://epson.sn/).

When installation is complete, an EPSON
Manuals icon is created on the desktop of the
computer being used.

B

Double-click the EPSON Manuals icon on your
desktop.

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C

Select Online Manual from the screen displayed.

The Web browser launches, and the Online
Manual top page is displayed.

Click on the manual or item you want to view.

Viewing video manuals

The video manuals have been uploaded to YouTube.

Click Epson Video Manuals from the top page of
Online Manuals, or click the following blue text to view
the manuals.

Epson Video Manuals

If the subtitles are not displayed when you play the
video, click the subtitles icon shown in the image below.

Viewing PDF Manuals

This section uses the Adobe Acrobat Reader as an
example to explain the basic operations for viewing the
PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

A

Click to print the PDF manual.

B

Each time it is clicked the bookmarks are hidden or
shown.

C

Click the title to open the relevant page.

Click [+] to open the titles lower in the hierarchy.

D

If the reference is in blue text, click the blue text to
open the relevant page.

To return to the original page, do the following.

For Windows

While pressing the Alt key press the key.

For macOS

While pressing the command key press the key.

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E

You can input and search for keywords, such as the
names of items you want to confirm.

For Windows

Right click on a page in the PDF manual and select
Find in the menu that is displayed to open the search
toolbar.

For macOS

Select Find in the Edit menu to open the search
toolbar.

F

To enlarge the text in the display that is too small to
see well, click

. Click to reduce the size. To
specify a part of an illustration or screenshot to
enlarge, do the following.

For Windows

Right click on the page in the PDF manual and select
Marquee Zoom in the menu that is displayed. The
pointer changes to a magnifying glass, use it to
specify the range of the place you want to enlarge.

For macOS

Click View menu - Zoom - Marquee Zoom in this
order to change the pointer to a magnifying glass.
Use the pointer as a magnifying glass to specify the
range of the place you want to enlarge.

G

Opens the previous page or next page.

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Part Names

Front section

A Printer cover F Platen gap adjustment lever K Tweezer holder

B Cartridge cover (left) G Fixing lever L Ink cartridges

C Platen H Spacer b M Control panel

D Movable base I Spacer a

E Platen installation plate J Cartridge cover (right)

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Interior

A Scale D Air filter G Suction cap

B Carriage shaft E Print head H Wiper unit

C Flushing pad F Anti-drying caps

Rear section

A AC inlet D Waste ink bottle G USB port

B Tube clamp E Waste ink tube H Air inlet

C Waste ink bottle holder F LAN port

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Basic Printing

Preparation

To print on a T-shirt using this printer, you need the
following devices and parts.

Prepare genuine ink cartridges, pre-treatment liquid,
and a platen for use with this printer.

U “Options and Consumable Products” on

page 50

Device for Fixating Ink

You need one of the following devices to fixate the ink
after printing. Use as required.

Heat press (commercially available)

As well as fixating the ink, this is also used to remove
creases from T-shirts before printing starts and to fixate
the pre-treatment liquid when using White ink. The
heat press needs to be larger than your platen and to be
able to sustain 170 ˚C or more for 90 seconds. We
recommend a heat press with a foam sheet or mat to
allow the steam to escape. If these are not supplied, you
need to acquire them beforehand.

Oven (commercially available)

This can only perform ink fixation. When using White
ink, make sure you use a heat press as you need to fixate
the pre-treatment liquid.

Under Normal Usage

Platen

A standard M-size platen is supplied. As well as this
M-size platen, there are five other types of platens at
different sizes available.

U “Options and Consumable Products” on

page 50

Grip Pad Tool

This is used when loading a T-shirt on a grip pad
covered platen. We recommend using the grip pad tool
supplied to remove slack and creases from the T-shirt
you loaded.

T-shirts (commercially available)

We recommend using a 100% cotton, thick fabric with a
high weave density.

You can load media with a cotton blend ratio of 100% to
50%. However, we recommend making a test print in
advance since the print quality cannot always be
guaranteed for some types of fabric.

Sticky tape or a sticky roller (commercially available)

This is used to remove lint from the print surface of the
T-shirt before printing.

Hard roller (optional item or commercially available)

This is used to press the fibers flat on the print surface of
the T-shirt before printing.

When using commercially available products, make
sure you prepare a separate hard roller and
pre-treatment liquid roller.

Heat-resistant release sheet (commercially
available)

Place this over the T-shirt to prevent any pre-treatment
liquid or ink from touching the press side of the heat
press.

Prepare silicon paper, fluoro-resin sheets, and so on.

Heat-resistant fabric (commercially available)

Place this on top of and under the T-shirt when using a
heat press with a T-shirt being printed on near the
seams, such as the sleeves. We recommend using the
same type of fabric as the T-shirt.

Items for Use in Pre-treatment
(Only when Using White Ink)

This is necessary when printing using White ink. You
can attain the following results by applying
pre-treatment liquid before printing.

❏ Develops White ink creating a more vivid color.

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❏ Improves the color development on the White ink.

Pre-treatment liquid (consumable)

Apply the diluted pre-treatment liquid to the T-shirt
with a roller or spray bottle before printing.

Pure water (commercially available)

Dilutes the pre-treatment liquid.

Pre-treatment liquid roller (option or commercially
available)

This is used to apply pre-treatment liquid to the
T-shirts. Using a roller makes it easier to apply the liquid
better to uneven areas such as pockets, and wastes less
liquid from splashing and so on compared to sprays.
However, if the liquid is not applied evenly, the
whiteness may not be sufficient or it may uneven.

The optional pre-treatment roller set consists of the
roller and handle (roller grip), and a tray.

We recommend the following items when using
commercially available products.

Roller: Short bristled, polyester fiber with excellent
absorption and release of liquid (such as a paint roller).

Roller handle: Made of rust-resistant aluminum

You also need a separate tray to allow the pre-treatment
liquid to soak into the roller.

Spray bottle (commercially available)

This is used to apply pre-treatment liquid to the
T-shirts.

This allows you to apply quickly and easily compared to
a roller. However, when spraying a mist on to T-shirts,
the pre-treatment liquid is often wasted as it sprays
beyond the edges of the T-shirt, you also need to secure a
space to use the spray.

Prepare a spray bottle that allows you to spray a fine mist
(we recommend an electric spray bottle).

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Overview

This section explains the basic workflow from preparing a T-shirt before printing to post-treatment after printing.

The following shows the procedure for sending a job from the Garment Creator supplied to the printer and then
printing on a T-shirt. The printer also allows you to print by connecting a USB memory containing a saved job.

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

Before Printing Perform these steps before you start printing operations to maintain print quality.

U “Before Printing” on page 13

Pre-treatment (only for White ink) When printing with White ink, you need to apply pre-treatment liquid to the T-shirt.

Applying pre-treatment liquid allows the White ink to develop creating a more vivid color.

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

Creating and Sending Jobs Create jobs by laying out images in the supplied Garment Creator, and then send them to

the printer.

U “Creating and Sending Jobs” on page 13

Preparing the Platen Attach the platen for printing to the printer.

U “Preparing the Platen” on page 14

Loading the T-shirt (media) Load the T-shirt on the printer.

U “Load the T-shirt (media)” on page 20

Printing

Check that the x light is on before you start printing.

U “Starting and Canceling Printing” on page 25

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Removing the T-shirt (media) Remove the T-shirt from the printer.

Post-treatment Fixate the ink to the T-shirt.

U “Fixating the Ink” on page 26

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Before Printing

To maintain good print quality, perform the following
inspection before starting printing operations each day.

Check the amount of ink remaining:

Check the amount of ink remaining on the screen, and
replace with a new ink cartridge when ink is expended.
When ink is running low, we recommend replacing the
cartridge as soon as possible.

If an ink cartridge runs out while printing, you can
continue printing after replacing the ink cartridge.
However, if the ink cartridge is replaced during a print
job, the tone of the print results may differ depending on
the drying conditions.

U “Shaking and Replacing Ink Cartridges” on

page 42

Print Pattern

Print a check pattern to check for clogged nozzles.

Perform head cleaning if parts of the pattern are faint or
missing.

Print a Check Pattern U “Checking for clogged

nozzles” on page 38

Head Cleaning U “Cleaning the print head” on

page 40

Creating and Sending
Jobs

You cannot print directly from commercially available
software.

To print jobs created on commercially available
software, send the jobs to the printer using the software
supplied (Garment Creator).

Workflow for Creating and
Sending Jobs

Creating Images for Printing

Create an image using commercially available software
such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and so on.

Creating Jobs

Start Garment Creator and load the image you want to
print, and then make the following settings to create the
job.

❏ Set the position and size of the image according to the

platen size used for printing.

❏ Set the Print Quality and so on

Sending Jobs

Send the job from Garment Creator to the printer.

When receiving a job on the printer, the message Place
shirt and press

to start printing. is displayed, place

the T-shirt on the platen and then print.

For more details on creating and sending jobs, see the
online help for Garment Creator.

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Notes on Receiving Jobs

Only the following operations are possible while
receiving jobs. If buttons do not respond when
operating the control panel, the printer may be
receiving a job; wait for a while and then try again.

❏ Canceling a job

❏ Moving the movable base (platen)

❏ Turning off the power

Note:

❏ After canceling a job, it takes a while before the

printer is ready to print again.

❏ It takes a while to turn off the printer after

performing the power off operation. Also, jobs that
have been received are deleted.

Preparing the Platen

This section explains how to prepare the L, M, S, and XS
size platens. See the following for details on preparing
the sleeve platen or the medium grooved platen.

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

The following explains preparations for two points.

Grip pad covered platen (first time only)

We recommend attaching a grip pad to the platen
supplied with the printer or the optional S, M, or L size
platens.

Using a grip pad covered platen prevents the T-shirt
(media) from moving around easily during printing
which reduces print misalignments.

The next section explains how to attach the grip pad to
the platen.

The printer comes with a grip pad that you can attach to
a platen. For the optional S, M, and L size platens,
purchase commercially available grip pad and attach
them to the platens.

Do not attach grip pad to the XS size, sleeve, and
medium grooved platens.

When using platens without attaching a grip pad, make
sure you load the platen using the platen frame supplied.

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

Note:

When printing on thin fabric with a polyester blend ratio
of 50% or more using a grip pad covered platen, the grip
pad may be soiled with ink.

Replacing Platens and Removing/Attaching Spacers

There are six platens available according to the size of
the T-shirt and the area you want to print. When
changing the size or area of the T-shirt being printed on,
make sure you replace the platen with the appropriate
platen in advance.

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Depending on the thickness of the fabric being printed
on, you also need to attach/remove the spacers in
advance to adjust the platen height to the appropriate
position.

U “Replacing Platens and Removing/Attaching

Spacers” on page 17

Attaching/Removing a Grip Pad

Grip pads are consumable items. If it gets dirty,
purchase a new pad and replace it.

U “Options and Consumable Products” on

page 50

You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.

Epson Video Manuals

Attaching the Pad

A

Only peel off one section on the back of the grip
pad as shown in the illustration.

B

Place the grip pad on a flat surface with the back
side facing up, and then place the platen in the
center.

Make sure it is in the center so that the position
does not shift from the grip pad.

C

Gently hold the section that was peeled off the
pad, and then stick the grip pad.

D

Peel off all of the other sections on the back of the
grip pad as shown in the illustration.

E

Stick it from the end that is already stuck, as
shown in the illustration.

F

Peel off all of the sections around the edges on the
back of the grip pad as shown in the illustration.

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G

Fold over the long edges of the grip pad and stick
them to the back of the platen without allowing
the pad to loosen or sag.

H

Fold over and stick all of the corners of the grip
pad.

I

Fold over and stick the short edges.

J

Turn the platen over and press down the folded
edges of the grip pad to stick them firmly in place.

Removing the Sheet

c

Important:

❏ Do not apply hot air such as a drier to soften the

glue. Failure to observe this precaution could
result in deformed parts.

❏ Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol.

Failure to observe this precaution could result
in discoloration, warping, or damage to parts.

A

Place the platen on a flat surface with the back
side facing up.

B

Peel off the pad that has been folded over the
edges.

Note:

Pads that have been stuck to the platen for a long
time may be hard to peel off. In this case, use a
commercially available spatula for peeling off
labels.

C

Turn it over and press the front of the platen.

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D

Peel off the grip pad from back to front.

If any glue remains on the platen, soak a soft cloth
in a diluted neutral detergent, wring it out
thoroughly, and then wipe off the glue.

Replacing Platens and
Removing/Attaching Spacers

Prepare a cross-head screwdriver before removing the
spacers.

Buttons that are used in the following operations

A

Check that the platen is ejected forward.

If it is not ejected, press the } button to move the
platen forward.

B

Turn off the printer.

C

Grip the left and right of the platen, and lift it
straight up to remove it.

D

Check the condition of the spacers.

The type and number of spacers to be removed
differs as shown below depending on the type of
platen installed and the thickness of the fabric to
be printed on.

The thickness shown in the following table is the
total thickness of the fabric placed on the platen.

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When using L, M, S, and XS size platens

For T-shirts or sweatshirts with a thickness
up to 7.0 mm

*

Attach spacers a and b.

For fabric with a thickness of 5.0 to 13.0
mm

*

Attach spacer a only.

For fabric with a thickness of 9.0 to 17.0
mm

*

Attach spacer b only.

For fabric with a thickness of 15.0 to 24.0
mm

*

Remove spacers a and b.

* The values indicated are when using a grip pad

covered platen. When using a platen without
grip pad attached, the media you are printing on
can be 1.0 mm thicker.

If you do not need to change the number of
spacers, go to step 13.

If you do need to change the number of spacers,
go to step 5.

E

Loosen the fixing lever.

F

Use the cross-head screwdriver to remove the
screws securing the platen installation plate.

Make sure you keep the removed screws in a safe
place as you need them when attaching spacers a
and b.

G

Remove the platen installation plate.

c

Important:

Make sure you do not drop the platen
installation plate as it is a precision part. If it is
dropped, the part could be deformed and may
not function correctly.

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H

Remove the platen gap adjustment lever.

I

Change the status of the spacer in step 4
according to the installed platen and the
thickness of the fabric to be printed on.

Removing

Attaching

Align the protruding section of the spacer with
the hole as shown below. If this is not installed in
the correct direction, the platen gap adjustment
lever does not move.

There is no particular stacking order when
installing both spacers.

J

Install the platen gap adjustment lever in the
direction shown below.

K

Return the platen installation plate.

Only tighten the screws that you removed in step
6 when you have installed two spacers.

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L

Tighten the fixing lever to secure the platen gap
adjustment lever.

M

Make sure the axes of the replacement platen fit
into the holes.

The L, M, S, and XS size platens do not have front
and rear orientations.

After replacing the platen with a different size, we
recommend you correct print misalignment (Head
Alignment).

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

Load the T-shirt (media)

This section explains how to install the L, M, S, and XS
size platens.

See the User's Guide for details on installing the sleeve
and medium grooved platens.

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

If you notice any creases on the T-shirt, use the heat
press to iron them out before you start printing.

When attaching an L, M, or S size grip pad covered
platen, do not use the frame supplied as you cannot
secure the T-shirt correctly.

When using an L, M, or S size platen without a grip pad,
an XS size platen, sleeve platen, or medium grooved
platen, use a frame to secure the T-shirt.

How to Load Using a Frame U User's Guide (Online
Manual)

You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.

Epson Video Manuals

Buttons that are used in the following operations

A

Press the P button to turn on the printer.

B

Check that the platen is ejected forward.

If it is not ejected, press the } button to move the
platen forward.

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C

Load the T-shirt so that the shoulders are at the
front.

D

Smooth out the print surface so that it is flat.

E

Remove any lint from the printing surface, and
press the fibers flat.

There may be lint on the T-shirt if you have not
applied pre-treatment liquid. Remove the lint
using the sticky tape or roller and press the fibers
flat using the hard roller. Lint and fibers may stick
to the print head and stain other areas.

F

Remove any slack or creases from the printing
surface and make it flat.

When using a grip pad covered platen, we
recommend that you use the grip pad tool
supplied to flatten the printing surface. This
makes it easier to perform operations and
produces a flattened finish.

However, do not use the grip pad tool if it catches
on the surface of the fabric. Print quality may
decline, or the media may be damaged.

Media with pre-treatment liquid may stick to the
bottom of the grip pad tool in the following
situations.

❏ When the pre-treatment liquid has not dried

sufficiently

❏ When the pre-treatment liquid has dried but

the media was left for a long time in a location
with high humidity

❏ When too much pre-treatment liquid has been

applied

Also, depending on the type of fabric, the grip
pad tool may stick even without pre-treatment
liquid.

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When Using the Grip Pad Tool

Press the T-shirt lightly with the grip pad tool and
move it vertically and horizontally from the
edges as shown in the following illustration.
Repeat this step 2 to 3 times to remove any slack
or creases and make the printing surface flat.

Note:

If you use the grip pad tool on media coated in
pre-treatment liquid, some pre-treatment liquid
may stick to the bottom of the grip pad tool. The
next time you use the grip pad tool, make sure you
wipe off any pre-treatment liquid stuck to the
bottom of the grip pad tool with a damp cloth.

When Not Using the Grip Pad Tool

Use your hand to smooth out any creases and
slack to make the printing surface flat.

c

Important:

The printer detects the highest part of the print
surface and adjusts the height. If there are any
creases or slack remaining as shown in the
illustration below, the distance between the
print head and the print surface may increase
and print quality may decline. Flatten the
T-shirt so that there are no creases or sagging.

G

Tuck in the T-shirt so that it does not drape over
the movable base.

Adjusting the Platen Gap

The platen gap is the distance between the print head
and the T-shirt (media).

Failure to use platen gap adjustment to adjust to the
correct distance may cause print quality to decline or
stain the inside of the printer with ink.

The larger the value on the scale indicated by the platen
gap adjustment lever, the lower the platen is and the
wider the distance from the print head. The following
workflow explains how to perform adjustments.

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Adjust the gap to the narrowest point

The platen gap is gradually narrowed by slowly changing
from the guided scale to the smaller scale one step at a
time.

Check the Platen Height Error

If the platen gap is narrowed beyond the limit, this error is
displayed.

Set the platen gap to a suitable value

The position at which the width of the platen gap returns
from the second scale to the scale with larger values at
which the error is displayed is a suitable value.

Buttons that are used in the following operations

A

Check that the platen is ejected forward.

If it is not ejected, press the } button to move the
platen forward.

B

Loosen the fixing lever under the platen.

C

Move the platen gap adjustment lever to match
the scale to the adjustment start position.

When printing on T-shirts using L, M, S, or XS
size platens (also with spacers a and b installed)

❏ When a grip pad covered platen is installed:

Adjust to 4.

❏ When a platen without grip pad is installed:

Adjust to 3.

When printing on sweatshirts or thick fabric,
and the spacer installation status is anything
except for the above

Adjust to 8.

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I f y o u h a ve w or ke d up t o step 6 and then return to
step 1 to re-adjust the platen gap, move the platen
gap adjustment lever by one scale to the smaller
values.

Note:

If you remove both spacers, you cannot check the
scale. In this situation, the position you move the
platen gap adjustment lever to at the far right is
position 8.

When re-adjusting, adjust the platen gap
adjustment lever by one scale at a time making sure
you can feel it click.

D

Tighten the fixing lever, and then secure the
platen gap adjustment lever.

Note:

❏ Print quality may decline if you do not tighten

the fixing lever.

❏ You can adjust the fixing lever to any angle.

Adjust the angle of the lever if it is difficult to
see the scale, or if it is difficult to pass the fabric
of the T-shirt underneath. When adjusting,
change the position while pulling the lever
toward you.

E

Press the } button to move the platen into the
printer.

F

Check if Platen Height Error is displayed on the
control panel.

When the error is displayed

Go to step 7.

When the error is not displayed

Repeat the following steps until the error is
displayed.

Return to step 1 and when you reach step 3, move
the platen gap adjustment lever by one scale to
the smaller values. The platen rises reducing the
gap. Continue to step 6, and check if an error is
displayed.

G

Set the platen gap to a suitable value

Return to step 1 and when you reach step 3, move
the platen gap adjustment lever by two scales to
the smaller values.
Continue to step 6, and if the error is not
displayed, adjustment is complete.

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Starting and Canceling
Printing

Starting

A

When receiving the job is complete, the message

Place shirt and press

to start printing. is

displayed on the screen.

When receiving the job is complete, the x light
also turns on.

Preview display

When you press the d button while the message
is displayed, a preview of the job is displayed.

B

Check that the T-shirt is loaded, and then press
the x button.

Note:

When you press the - button while the message is
displayed, the maintenance menu is displayed and you
can select Nozzle Check or Head Cleaning without
canceling the received job. You can check if nozzles are
clogged and clean the head before printing starts or while
printing multiple copies.

If you select Nozzle Check, the check pattern is printed at
the platen size displayed on the control panel screen.

Canceling

Use this when you want to cancel printing, or to cancel a
job that is being received by the printer.

A

Press the + button.

B

Press the u/d buttons to highlight Yes, and then
press the Z button.

Printing or receiving stops immediately when
the button is pressed, and the job is deleted.

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Fixating the Ink

After printing, the T-shirt is processed in a heat press or
oven to fixate the ink.

Precautions when Fixating the
Ink

❏ If you use a heat press with a T-shirt (media) that

has printing near the seams such as the sleeves,
fixation may not be performed correctly as ink is
not heated sufficiently due to the difference of levels
in the seams.
We recommend placing a heat-resistant fabric
above and below the T-shirt and applying pressure
as shown below to reduce the difference in levels.

❏ If the ink is not fixated sufficiently, colors may come

out in the wash or when rubbing against something.

❏ If the T-shirts (media) have plastic buttons or

zippers, we recommend that you first confirm
whether or not they will be damaged before using
the heat-press.

Fixating conditions

The conditions required for fixating differ as shown
below according to the heat press or oven.

Use the following values as a guide. The optimum
conditions vary depending on the type of heat press or
oven, and the amount of ink.

Heat press

Temperature Time

Pressure

*1

170 ˚C

45 seconds

*2

4.2 N/cm

2

*1 The optimum conditions vary depending on the

type of heat press such as the manual adjustment
type. Be sure to test the ink fixation result in advance
to find the right pressure.

*2 Images larger than A4 that have White ink may take

longer than 45 seconds to dry. Try extending the
time up to 90 seconds while checking if the ink is
dry.

Oven

Because the optimum conditions vary depending on the
oven, test and check the ink fixation result in advance to
determine the temperature and duration.

Type of Oven Temperature Time

Batch type 160 ˚C 3.5 to 5

minutes

*2

Conveyor type

160 ˚C

*1

3.5 to 4.5
minutes

*2

*1 Temperature of the fixating surface of the T-shirt.

Not the internal temperature. If the surface of the
T-shirt exceeds 180 ˚C, the T-shirt and the print
surface may change color.

*2 Images that have White ink require the maximum

fixating time (batch type: 5 mins., conveyor type: 4.5
mins.).

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Maintenance

When to Perform Various Maintenance Operations

To maintain the print quality of the printer, you need to perform cleaning and replace consumables.

If maintenance is not performed, print quality may decline, the printer's service life may be reduced, or you may be
liable for the cost of any repairs. Always perform maintenance when a message is displayed on the screen.

Cleaning Locations and Cleaning Timing

When to perform Component to be cleaned

See manual to clean scale and change
air filter. is displayed

A Scale

U “Cleaning the scale and replacing the filter” on page 36

You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.

Epson Video Manuals

If a platen without grip pad is soiled B Clean the platen without grip pad

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

❏ When one of the following messages

is displayed

*

Do following: Head Cap Cleaning
See manual to clean caps.

❏ When there are ink stains on the

printing surface of the T-shirt

C Suction cap

U “Cleaning the Suction Cap” on page 33

You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.

Epson Video Manuals

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When to perform Component to be cleaned

The printing surface and so on is soiled
even when cleaning the caps

D Clean around print head

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.

Epson Video Manuals

When printing is not performed normally
even after head cleaning

E Clean edges of the metal

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

* If this message is displayed frequently, contact your dealer or Epson support.

Locations of Consumables and Replacement Timing

When to perform Component to be replaced

When a message indicating that an item
needs to be prepared or replaced is
displayed

A Wiper unit

B Anti-drying caps

C Flushing pad

U “Replacing the Head Cleaning Set” on page 46

You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.

Epson Video Manuals

F Waste ink bottle

U “Disposing of Waste Ink” on page 44

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When to perform Component to be replaced

See manual to clean scale and change
air filter. is displayed

DAir filter

*

U “Cleaning the scale and replacing the filter” on page 36

You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.

Epson Video Manuals

Ink Low is displayed, as soon as you can

E Ink cartridge

U “Shaking and Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 42

* Replace the air filter when cleaning the scale.

Other maintenance

When to perform Operation

Remove and shake WH ink is displayed

Shake White ink cartridge

U “Shaking” on page 42

Once a month Shake color ink cartridges

U “Shaking” on page 42

❏ When checking if nozzles are clogged

❏ When checking which colors are

clogged

❏ Horizontal stripes or tint unevenness

(banding) are appeared.

Checking for clogged nozzles

U “Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 38

❏ When printouts are blurred or parts

are missing

❏ When a clog is found after checking

for clogged nozzles

Cleaning the print head

U “Cleaning the print head” on page 40

When the printouts are grainy or out of
focus

Head Alignment

Offset Head Alignment

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

When changing the ink mode Change the ink mode

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

When the printer will not be used for an
extended period (and switched off)

Pre-Storage Maint.

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

❏ When nozzles remain clogged even

after cleaning the print head several
times

❏ When there is not enough white in

white ink mode, or when white results
in uneven print results

Tube cleaning

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

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Preparation

Ready the following items before beginning cleaning
and replacement.

When the supplied parts have been completely used,
purchase new consumables.

Prepare genuine parts when replacing ink cartridges or
performing maintenance.

U “Options and Consumable Products” on

page 50

Protective eye-wear (commercially available)

Protects your eyes against ink and ink cleaner.

Tweezers

Use this to remove lump or film of waste liquid.

Maintenance kit (supplied with the printer)

Use this to clean around the caps and print head.

The set contains gloves, cleaning sticks, ink cleaner, and
a cup.

A Gloves (x4)

B Cleaning stick (wide) (x25)

C Cleaning stick (narrow) (x25)

D Ink cleaner (x1)

E Cup (x1)

Metal or plastic tray (commercially available)

Use this to hold used cleaning sticks, removed parts, or
to prevent ink from soiling the printer when cleaning
around the print head.

Air filter (consumable)

When cleaning the scale, use the cleaning cloth supplied
with the air filter.

Soft cloth

This is used to clean the edges of the metal and to clean
platens without grip pad.

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Cautions when operating

Caution:

❏ Always wear protective eyewear, gloves, and a

mask when working. Should any waste ink or
ink cleaner come into contact with 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.

❏ If fluid enters your eyes, rinse immediately

with water. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in bloodshot eyes or
mild inflammation. If problems persist,
consult a physician.

❏ If any enters your mouth, consult a

physician immediately.

❏ If fluid is swallowed, do not force the person

to vomit and consult a physician
immediately. If the person is forced to
vomit, fluid may get caught in the trachea
which can be dangerous.

❏ Store ink cartridges, waste ink, ink cleaner, and

Cleaning cartridges out of the reach of children.

❏ Remove the T-shirt from the printer before starting

cleaning.

❏ Do not touch any parts or circuit boards other than

the parts that need to be cleaned. It may cause a
malfunction or decline of the print quality.

❏ Always use new cleaning sticks. Reusing sticks may

soil the parts you are trying to clean.

❏ Do not touch the tip of the cleaning stick with your

hand. Oils on your hand may compromise the
cleaning ability.

❏ Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol for

cleaning. Only use water when instructed to do so.
Mixing ink, water, and organic solvents may cause
solidifying and malfunctions to occur.
When mixed together, organic solvents could result
in discoloration, warping, or damage to parts.

❏ Touch a metal object before starting operations to

disperse any static electricity.

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Using ink cleaner

The ink cleaner is used to clean the following parts.

Do not use it on any other parts as this could damage the
parts.

Parts you can clean

❏ When cleaning the suction cap

Dampen a cleaning stick with ink cleaner to use it.

❏ When cleaning around the suction cap

If there are ink stains that cannot be removed by
wiping with a dry cleaning cloth, dampen a cleaning
stick with ink cleaner and wipe it.

❏ When cleaning the scale

Dampen a cleaning cloth in ink cleaner to use it.

❏ When cleaning around the print head

Dampen a cleaning stick with ink cleaner to use it.

c

Important:

❏ This should only be used to clean the suction

caps, around the suction caps, scale, and
around the print head.

❏ Depending on the usage and storage

environment, the ink cleaner may change color
after opening.

❏ If you notice that the ink cleaner has changed

color or emits a bad odor, stop using the cleaner
and open a new maintenance kit.

❏ Make sure you close the lid securely after use,

and avoid storing in locations subject to high
temperatures, high humidity, and direct
sunlight.

A

Remove the lid from the ink cleaner.

B

Pour an appropriate amount of ink cleaner into
the cup supplied with the maintenance kit.

C

Let the ink cleaner soak into the cleaning stick or
cleaning cloth.

Make sure that ink cleaner does not drip from the
cleaning stick or cleaning cloth.

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Disposal of used
consumables

Disposal

The following used parts with adhered ink or
pre-treatment liquid are classified as industrial waste.

❏ Cleaning stick

❏ Cleaning cloth

❏ Ink cleaner

❏ Waste ink

❏ Waste ink bottle

❏ Wiper unit

❏ Anti-drying caps

❏ Flushing pad

❏ Air filter

❏ Charging unit

Dispose of used consumables according to your local
laws and statutes such as entrusting it to an industrial
waste disposal company. In such cases, submit the
“Safety data sheet” to the industrial waste disposal
company.

You can download it at your local Epson Web site.

Cleaning the Suction Cap

Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:

U “Cautions when operating” on page 31

When it is time to clean the suction cap, the message Do
following: Head Cap Cleaning is displayed. If you
continue to use the printer without cleaning, the nozzles
may clog and print quality may decline. Even if the
message is not displayed, clean the suction cap if
printing surface is soiled with ink.

You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.

Epson Video Manuals

c

Important:

Do not move the print head or the platen manually.
A malfunction may occur.

Buttons that are used in the following operations

A

Confirm that the printer is on, and then press the

- button.

The Maintenance menu is displayed.

B

Press the d/u buttons to select Head Cap
Cleaning, and then press the r button.

C

Press the d/u buttons to highlight Yes, and then
press the Z button.

When you press the Z button, the platen and
the print head move to the maintenance position.

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Note:

After 10 minutes from the start of cleaning the
suction caps, a screen will be displayed and a
buzzer sounds informing you that 10 minutes have
elapsed. Press the Z button to continue the
cleaning process. After 10 more minutes have
passed, the buzzer sounds again.

If the print head is moved out of its home position
for more than 10 minutes, the nozzles could easily
be clogged. Finish cleaning as soon as possible.

D

Open the printer cover.

E

If there is a lump or film of waste liquid stuck to
the suction cap, remove it with the supplied pair
of tweezers.

c

Important:

❏ Do not rub the cap section hard. If the cap

is damaged, air may leak and the print
head may dry or become difficult to clean.

❏ Do not use any tweezers such as metal

tweezers other than the supplied pair.

F

Dampen the new narrow and wide cleaning
sticks with ink cleaner.

U “Using ink cleaner” on page 32

G

Wipe the inside of the suction cap while rotating
the narrow cleaning stick.

c

Important:

Make sure ink cleaner does not drip onto the
anti-drying caps. If any cleaner does drip, wipe
it with a dry cleaning stick. If cleaner is left on
the anti-drying caps, the print head nozzles
could become clogged.

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H

Wipe the outside of the suction cap with a wide
cleaning stick.

I

When wiping the outside of the suction cap,
remember to also wipe the top edge.

After removing ink from the cap as shown below,
go to the next step.

J

Close the printer cover, and then press the Z
button.

When the print head returns to its normal
position, the Settings menu closes. After you
finish cleaning, we recommend checking for
clogged nozzles.

U “Checking for clogged nozzles” on

page 38

Disposing of Used Consumables U “Disposal” on

page 33

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Cleaning the scale and
replacing the filter

When cleaning the scale and replacing the air filter, the
message See manual to clean scale and change air
filter. is displayed on the control panel. Clean the scale
and then replace the air filter. Prepare a new air filter.

U “Options and Consumable Products” on

page 50

Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:

U “Cautions when operating” on page 31

You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.

Epson Video Manuals

A

Turn off the printer and check that the displayed
screen disappears.

B

Open the printer cover.

C

Let the ink cleaner soak into the cleaning cloth
(one) supplied with the new air filter.

U “Using ink cleaner” on page 32

D

Use the cleaning cloth soaked in ink cleaner to
wipe away ink that has stuck to the scale.

c

Important:

Do not touch the carriage shaft inside the
printer. It may cause an operational error or a
malfunction.

a: Scale

b: Carriage shaft

(1) Hold down the scale on the left-hand side.

(2) Move the cleaning cloth in approximately 5

cm motions to the right and left to wipe away
ink as you slowly move the cloth to the
right-hand side.

You do not need to clean sections covered by
the print head.

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c

Important:

❏ Do not pull the scale with excessive force. If

it is pulled with too much force, the right
section may detach.

❏ Make sure that ink cleaner does not drip

into the printer. If any cleaner does drip,
wipe it with a dry cleaning cloth.

❏ Do not use anything except for the

cleaning cloth supplied with the air filter.

❏ Do not rub the scale too hard. If it is

damaged, the printer may not operate
correctly.

E

Use a dry cleaning cloth to wipe away any ink
cleaner or dust stuck to the scale.

F

Grip the tab on the air filter and remove it.

G

Put the old air filter into the bag of the new air
filter.

H

Attach the new air filter.

Insert the two teeth at the end of the filter into the
holes in the printer, and then press down until
you hear the tab click into place.

I

Close the printer cover.

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Disposing of Used Consumables U “Disposal” on

page 33

Checking for clogged
nozzles

This section explains how to check nozzles when using
the L, M, S, and XS size platens.

See the User's Guide for details on checking nozzles for
the sleeve platen and the medium grooved platen.

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

Print a nozzle check pattern to check if the nozzles are
clogged.

You need the following media to print the nozzle check
pattern. The type of media to be used varies depending
on the color mode setting.

Size

L, M, S size platens: A4 or letter size

XS size platen: 180 x 200 mm

Media type

White ink mode: Transparent media such as OHP film
or colored paper
Color ink mode or high-speed color mode: Plain paper

Attach the media to the platen before printing. See the
following for information on loading media.

Loading media

Buttons that are used in the following operations

A

Check that the platen is ejected forward.

If it is not ejected, press the } button to move the
platen forward.

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B

Check that the platen is installed, and install the
spacers in the following status.

L, M, S, and XS size platens

Attach spacers a and b.

U “Replacing Platens and Removing/

Attaching Spacers” on page 17

C

Remove the frame if you are using a platen frame.

D

Load the media on the platen.

When L, M, S, and XS size platens are installed

Place in the center of the platen.

Make sure you place the media in the position
shown above. If it is placed in a different position,
the platen may be soiled with ink.

E

Secure the media with cellophane tape and so on
to keep it in place.

F

Set the platen gap adjustment lever to the
following position on the scale.

❏ When a grip pad covered platen is installed: 1

❏ When a platen without fabric is installed: P

Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern

This section explains how to print a nozzle check
pattern from the printer.

When the L, M, S, or XS size platens are installed, or the
medium grooved platen is installed, you can print a
nozzle check pattern from the printer or from the
Garment Creator software supplied.

For the procedure for printing the nozzle check pattern
from Garment Creator, see the Garment Creator's
online help.

Buttons that are used in the following operations

A

Press the - button.

The Maintenance menu is displayed.

B

Press the u/d buttons to highlight Nozzle
Check, and then press the r button.

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C

Press the Z button.

D

Check that media is loaded, and then press the
Z button again.

The nozzle check pattern is printed.

E

Check the nozzle check pattern.

Because the Cleaning liquid rows are difficult to
see in color ink mode, it does not need to be
checked.

Example of clean nozzles

There are no gaps in the check pattern.

Example of clogged nozzles

Perform head cleaning when there are gaps in the
nozzle check pattern.

U “Cleaning the print head” on page 40

Cleaning the print head

If the printed result is faint or has gaps, cleaning the
print head may clear the clogged nozzles.

Head cleaning levels

You can select from three levels of head cleaning. Use
light or medium for normal cleaning. Use heavy
cleaning if you could not clear the clogged nozzle after
cleaning with light or medium several times.

For several times after the initial ink charging, the
amount of ink consumed is higher than normal as
cleaning is performed in the same way as for initial ink
charging, regardless of the selected level.

Note:

The automatic cleaning start time displayed on the
control panel screen may be reset, depending on the
selected cleaning level.

Auto maintenance function

This printer has a convenient built-in auto maintenance
function (Power On Cleaning) that performs head
cleaning after turning on the printer and before
printing.

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

Notes on head cleaning

❏ Clean the print head only if print quality declines;

for example, if text is faint, or images are in the
incorrect colors. Ink is consumed when head
cleaning is performed.

❏ Head cleaning all nozzles consumes ink for all

colors.

Cleaning the print head

This section explains how to clean the print head after
you have confirmed clogged nozzles from the check
pattern.

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Buttons that are used in the following operations

A

Press the - button.

The Maintenance menu is displayed.

B

Press the u/d buttons to highlight Head
Cleaning, and then press the r button.

C

Press the u/d buttons to highlight the method
for cleaning the nozzle row, and then press the r
button.

Selected Nozzles

Select this option when you have observed faint
or missing parts in a specific pattern (nozzle row)
in the check pattern. You can select multiple
nozzle rows.

All Nozzles

Select this option when you have observed faint
or missing parts in all patterns. Go to step 5 after
selecting All Nozzles.

D

Select nozzle rows for cleaning.

❏ Press the u/d buttons to highlight the number

corresponding to the check pattern that
contains faint or missing parts, and then press
the Z button.

❏ When you have selected all of the nozzle rows

you want to clean, press the r button.

E

Press the u/d buttons to highlight the cleaning
level, and then press the Z button.

Head cleaning is executed.
When head cleaning is complete, the Settings
menu closes.

Print a check pattern and confirm that the
nozzles have been cleared.

U “Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 38

Nozzles are still clogged after performing head
cleaning several times

The edge of the metal may be soiled.
Perform the following.

Clean edges of the metal U User's Guide
(Online Manual)

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Shaking and Replacing
Ink Cartridges

Shaking

Timing and frequency of shaking

c

Important:

Due to ink characteristics, the ink cartridges of this
printer are prone to sedimentation (components
settling to the bottom of the liquid). If ink settles, tint
unevenness and nozzle clogs occur.

Shake a new ink cartridge before installing it. After
installing it in the printer, remove and shake it
periodically.

You do not need to shake the Cleaning cartridges.

❏ When replacing

Remove the new cartridge from the package, and
shake thoroughly.
The number of shakes depends on the ink color.

White ink Approx. 50 times on each side

(for approx. 15 seconds)

Color Ink Approx. 15 times (for approx. 5

seconds)

❏ Before starting printing operations for the day

(White only)
White ink tends to settle more than other colors.
If you turn on the printer every day, remove the ink
cartridge, and then shake it the number of times
listed below. If ink cartridges have not been shaken
for 20 hours or more, and the message Remove and
shake WH ink is displayed. If the message appears,
remove the ink cartridge immediately, and then
shake it.

Approx. 25 times on each side (for approx. 8 seconds)

❏ Once a month (color ink)

Even after installing an ink cartridge in the printer,
remove and shake it periodically.

Approx. 15 times (for approx. 5 seconds)

Shaking method

A

Make sure the printer is on, and then remove the
ink cartridge.

When replacing a cartridge, remove the new one
from the bag.

B

Shake the cartridge horizontally thoroughly in 5
cm movements.

Color Ink

White ink

Replacement procedure

When the message Ink Low is displayed on the screen,
replace the ink cartridge as soon as possible. If one of the
installed ink cartridges is expended, printing cannot be
performed.

If an ink cartridge is expended while printing, you can
continue printing after replacing the ink cartridge.
However, if the ink cartridge is replaced during a print
job, the tone of the print results may differ depending on
the drying conditions.

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The following procedure explains how to replace ink
cartridges and the Cleaning cartridge.

c

Important:

Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink
cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or
reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of
non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not
covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain
circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.
Information about non-genuine ink levels may not
be displayed, and use of non-genuine ink is recorded
for possible use in service support.

A

Make sure the printer is on.

B

Open the cartridge cover.

C

Put your finger into the indentation on top of the
ink cartridge to be replaced, and pull it straight
out.

c

Important:

Do not touch the IC chip on the top of the ink
cartridge. The cartridge may not be
recognized, or the printer may become unable
to print properly.

D

Hold the cartridge horizontally and shake it in
both directions about 5 cm 15 times in 5 seconds.

Shake White ink well on both sides approx. 50
times in 15 seconds.

E

Match the color of the cartridge to the color of the
label on the printer and insert.

Repeat Steps 3 to 5 t o replace other ink cartridges.

c

Important:

Install ink cartridges into all slots. The printer
cannot print unless ink cartridges are installed
in all slots.

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F

Close the cartridge cover.

DisposalU “Disposal of used consumables” on

page 33

Disposing of Waste Ink

Preparing and Replacement
Timing

When Prepare empty waste ink bottle. is displayed

Prepare a new Waste Ink Bottle as soon as possible.
When you want to replace the Waste Ink Bottle at this
stage due to night operations and so on, select Waste Ink
Counter from the maintenance menu, and then replace
the bottle. If you perform the replacement without
selecting Waste Ink Counter, the waste ink counter will
not operate correctly.

Details on the setup menu U User's Guide (Online
Manual)

Waste Ink Counter U “Waste Ink Counter” on

page 44

c

Important:

Never remove the waste ink bottle while printing or
carrying out the following maintenance procedures.
Waste ink may leak.

❏ Tube Washing

❏ Head Cleaning

❏ Replace White Ink

❏ Pre-Storage Maint.

If you follow the message instructions (Replace
waste ink bottle and press

.) is displayed

Replace the Waste Ink Bottle with a new bottle
immediately.

Replacement procedure U “Replacing the waste ink

bottle” on page 45

Waste Ink Counter

The printer uses the waste ink counter to track waste ink
and displays a message when the counter reaches the
warning level. If you follow the message instructions

Replace waste ink bottle and press

. and replace the

Waste Ink Bottle with a new one, the counter is cleared
automatically.

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If you need to replace the waste ink bottle before the
message is displayed, select Waste Ink Counter from the
maintenance menu.

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

c

Important:

Always clear the waste ink counter if you replace the
Waste Ink Bottle before being prompted to do so by a
message. Otherwise, the replacement interval for
the Waste Ink Bottle will no longer be measured
correctly.

Replacing the waste ink bottle

Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:

U “Cautions when operating” on page 31

A

Remove the outer and inner caps from the new
waste ink bottle.

c

Important:

You need the caps when disposing of the waste
ink bottle. Keep them in a safe place.

B

Remove the waste ink tube from the used waste
ink bottle, and insert it into the new waste ink
bottle taking care not to spill any waste ink.

C

Place the caps onto the used waste ink bottle.

D

Remove the used waste ink bottle from the waste
ink bottle holder, and then place the new bottle.

c

Important:

Make sure that the waste ink tube is inserted
into the neck of the bottle. If the waste ink tube
comes out of the bottle, waste ink will spill out.

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E

Press the Z button.

F

Check again to confirm that a new Waste Ink
Bottle is correctly placed. Press the Z button to
clear the waste ink counter.

Dispose of the waste ink with the waste ink bottle. Do
not pour it into another container.

c

Important:

Note the following points when transferring waste
ink from the waste ink bottle to another container.

❏ Use a container made of PE (polyethylene)

when transferring the waste ink.

❏ Attach the spout included with the printer to

the rim of the waste ink bottle and transfer the
waste ink.

❏ Pour the waste ink carefully. Pouring the waste

ink quickly may cause it to spill and splatter.

❏ Store the waste ink by securely closing the lid of

the container to which you transferred it.

Disposing of used waste ink and Waste Ink Bottles U

“Disposal” on page 33

Replacing the Head
Cleaning Set

Preparing and Replacement
Timing

When Head cleaning set is nearing end of life. is
displayed

Prepare a new head cleaning set as soon as possible.

When you want to replace the parts at this stage,
implement Head Cleaning Set from the setup menu,
and then replace the parts. If you replace them without
implementing Head Cleaning Set, the head cleaning set
counter will not operate correctly.

Details on the setup menu U User's Guide (Online
Manual)

c

Important:

About the Head Cleaning Set Counter

The printer tracks amounts consumed using the
head cleaning set counter and displays a message
when the counter reaches the warning level.

If you replace parts when the message “

Head

Cleaning Set Life” is displayed, the counter is

cleared automatically.

If you need to replace the parts before the message is
displayed, implement Head Cleaning Set from the
setup menu.

Details on the setup menu U User's Guide (Online
Manual)

When Head Cleaning Set Life is displayed

See the following page, and replace all the parts included
in the head cleaning set. Printing cannot be performed if
the parts are not replaced.

The head cleaning sets contains the following parts.

❏ Wiper unit (x1)

❏ Anti-drying cap (x1)

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❏ Flushing pad (x1)

Always choose a replacement head cleaning set that is
specified for this printer.

U “Options and Consumable Products” on

page 50

Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:

U “Cautions when operating” on page 31

How to Replace the Head
Cleaning Set

A

Press the Z button in the Head Cleaning Set
Life screen.

The platen and print head move to the
maintenance position.

Note:

After 10 minutes from the start of replacing the
head cleaning set, a screen will be displayed and a
buzzer sounds informing you that 10 minutes have
elapsed. Press the Z button to continue the
replacement process. After 10 more minutes have
passed, the buzzer sounds again.

If the print head is moved out of its home position
for more than 10 minutes, the nozzles could easily
be clogged. Finish replacement as quickly as
possible.

B

Open the printer cover.

C

Place your fingers in the groove on the back of the
wiper unit, and tilt it forward a little.

D

Grip the sides, and pull it straight up to lift it out.

E

To avoid soiling your surroundings with ink,
wrap the used wiper unit in the packaging
supplied with the new wiper unit.

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F

Insert the new wiper unit.

Place on the attachment point and press down
until you hear a click.

G

Unpack the new anti-drying cap, and then
remove the cover.

H

Press the lever towards you, and then lift the
anti-drying cap to remove it.

I

Attach the cover removed in step 7 to the old
anti-drying cap, and then put it into the bag of the
new anti-drying cap.

J

Press the lever forwards, and then place the holes
in the anti-drying cap over the two poles on the
printer.

K

Close the printer cover, and then press the Z
button.

L

Press the u/d buttons to highlight Yes, and then
press the Z button.

Press the Z button to move the print head to the
flushing pad replacement position.

M

Open the printer cover.

N

Lift up the tab on the flushing pad, and remove
it.

c

Important:

Do this carefully as ink could spray out if it is
raised with too much force.

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Hold it at an angle and wait until the waste ink
stops dripping from the flushing pad. Remove
and place it on the metal tray.

O

Place the removed flushing pad in the packaging
that contained the new flushing pad.

P

Insert the two hooks on the flushing pad into the
slots on the printer and press the tab down until
the pad clicks into place.

c

Important:

If the hooks are not inserted correctly, the print
head could be damaged.

Q

Close the printer cover, and then press the Z
button.

The menus close.

Disposing of Used Consumables U “Disposal” on

page 33

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Options and Consumable Products

The following options and consumable products are available for use with your printer. (As of December, 2017)

For the latest information, see the Epson Web site.

Ink cartridges

*

Printer model Product name Product number

SC-F2100
SC-F2130
SC-F2160

Ink cartridges
(600 ml)

Black T7251

Cyan T7252

Magenta T7253

Yellow T7254

White T725A

Ink cartridges
(250 ml)

Black T7301

Cyan T7302

Magenta T7303

Yellow T7304

White T730A

SC-F2180 Ink cartridges

(600 ml)

Black T7261

Cyan T7262

Magenta T7263

Yellow T7264

White T726A

Ink cartridges
(250 ml)

Black T7311

Cyan T7312

Magenta T7313

Yellow T7314

White T731A

* Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of
non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under
certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Information about non-genuine ink levels may not be
displayed, and use of non-genuine ink is recorded for possible use in service support.

U “Shaking and Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 42

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Others

Product name Product

number

Explanation

Cleaning cartridge T7360 For washing the print head and washing the tubes.

Pre-treatment Liquid T7361 20 liters. Dilute before use.

U User's Guide (Online Manual)

Maintenance Kit T7362 The same as the maintenance kit supplied with the printer.

This set contains gloves, cleaning sticks, ink cleaner, and a
cup for performing regular maintenance operations such
as cap cleaning.

U “Maintenance” on page 27

Head Cleaning Set C13S092001 This set contains a flushing pad and wiper unit.

U “Cleaning the print head” on page 40

Air Filter C13S092021 Set of air filter and cleaning cloths (x5).

U “Cleaning the scale and replacing the filter” on

page 36

Waste Ink Bottle T7240 The same as the waste ink bottle supplied with the printer.

Large Platen (16" x 20"/406 x 508 mm)
(except for SC-F2180)

C12C933921 External dimensions: (W) 439 x (D) 541 x (H) 52 mm,

Weight: 3.7 kg, Platen thickness: 8 mm

Large Platen (16" x 20"/406 x 508 mm)
(for SC-F2180)

C12C933981

Medium Platen (14" x 16"/356 x 406 mm)
(except for SC-F2180)

C12C933931 The same as the platen supplied with the printer.

External dimensions: (W) 389 x (D) 439 x (H) 50 mm,

Weight: 2.6 kg, Platen thickness: 8 mm
Medium Platen (14" x 16"/356 x 406 mm)
(for SC-F2180)

C12C933991

Small Platen (10" x 12"/254 x 305 mm)
(except for SC-F2180)

C12C933941 External dimensions: (W) 287 x (D) 338 x (H) 50 mm,

Weight: 1.7 kg, Platen thickness: 8 mm

Small Platen (10" x 12"/254 x 305 mm)
(for SC-F2180)

C12C934001

Extra Small Platen (7 "x 8 " / 178 x 203 mm)

(except for SC-F2180)

C12C933951 External dimensions: (W) 209 x (D) 234 x (H) 40 mm,

Weight: 1.0 kg

Extra Small Platen (7 "x 8 " / 178 x 203 mm)

(for SC-F2180)

C12C934011

Sleeve Platen
(except for SC-F2180)

C12C933971 External dimensions: (W) 147 x (D) 379 x (H) 46mm, Weight:

0.9 kg

Sleeve Platen
(for SC-F2180)

C12C934031

Medium Grooved Platen
(except for SC-F2180)

C12C933961 External dimensions: (W) 389 x (D) 439 x (H) 50 mm (same

as M-size platen), Weight: 3.8 kg

Medium Grooved Platen
(for SC-F2180)

C12C934021

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Product name Product

number

Explanation

Platen Grip Pad - L
(except for SC-F2180)

C13S210075 A grip pad for using the L-size platen as a grip pad covered

platen.

Platen Grip Pad - L
(for SC-F2180)

C13S210078

Platen Grip Pad - M
(except for SC-F2180)

C13S210076 The same as the grip pad supplied with the printer.

A grip pad for using the M-size pla ten as a grip pad covered

platen.
Platen Grip Pad - M

(for SC-F2180)

C13S210079

Platen Grip Pad - S
(except for SC-F2180)

C13S210077 A grip pad for using the S-size platen as a grip pad covered

platen.

Platen Grip Pad - S
(for SC-F2180)

C13S210080

Pre-treatment roller set C12C891201 Set of roller x3, handle, and tray.

Replacement rollers for pre-treatment (3
pieces)

C12C891211 The same as the roller supplied with the Pre-treatment

roller set.

Hard roller C12C891221 Set of roller (hard) and handle.

Grip Pad Tool
(except for SC-F2180)

C12C934151 The same as the grip pad tool supplied with the printer.

Grip Pad Tool
(for SC-F2180)

C12C934161

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