Operator's Guide
CMP0175-00 EN
SC-F6300 Series Operator's Guide
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Contents
Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Viewing Manuals
Meaning of Symbols........................ 4
Illustrations.............................. 4
Video Manuals............................ 4
Part Names
Front Section............................. 5
Slider................................... 5
Inside................................... 6
Roll paper adapter.......................... 6
Basic Operations
Notes on Handling Paper.................... 7
Notes on Loading Paper..................... 7
Loading and Removing the Roll Paper........... 8
Attaching the Roll Paper Adapter............ 8
Loading Roll Paper....................... 9
Cutting the roll paper.................... 10
Removing the roll paper.................. 11
Settings for Loaded Paper................... 12
Replacing Paper.......................... 13
Handling Used Consumables................. 30
Information on Maintenance Items
Ink packs............................... 31
Others................................. 32
Maintenance
When to Perform Various Maintenance
Operations.............................. 14
Regular maintenance..................... 14
Refilling and Replacing Consumables. . . . . . . . . 16
Performing maintenance when print quality
declines.............................. 16
What You’ll Need......................... 19
Precautions Regarding Maintenance........... 19
Refilling ink............................. 20
Time Period for Ink Refills................ 20
Procedure for Ink Refills.................. 21
Disposing of Waste Ink..................... 27
Preparing and Replacement Timing.......... 27
Waste Ink Counter...................... 27
Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle............. 27
Clearing clogged nozzles.................... 28
Printing a Check Pattern.................. 29
Head Cleaning......................... 29
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Viewing Manuals
Meaning of Symbols
Warning:
Caution:
Warnings must be followed
to avoid serious bodily
injury.
Cautions must be followed
to avoid bodily injury.
Viewing Manuals
A
B
C
D
If the subtitles are not displayed when you play the
video, click the subtitles icon shown in the image below.
Access YouTube (https://youtube.com).
Enter [Epson Video Manuals (LFP)] in the
search bar at the top of the screen.
Click [Epson Video Manuals (LFP)] in the
search results.
Select the video you want to view from the list
for the model you are using.
Important:
c
Note:
U
Important must be followed
to avoid damage to this
product.
Notes contain useful or
additional information on
the operation of this product.
Indicates related reference
content.
Illustrations
The illustrations may differ slightly from the model
you are using. Please be aware of this when using the
manual.
Video Manuals
These video manuals are uploaded to YouTube and
show you how to perform maintenance.
Click [Epson Video Manuals] from the top page of
Online Manual to view the video manuals, or click the
blue link below.
Epson Video Manuals
You can also follow the steps below to access YouTube.
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Part Names
Front Section
Part Names
A Roll rest G Stopper L Maintenance cover
B Printer cover H Waste ink tube M Alert lamp
C Paper eject guide I Ink tank N Control panel
D Not used for this printer J Stirring stick O Side cover
E AC inlet K Slider P Roll paper cover
F Waste Ink Bottle
Slider
A Slider
B Ink inlet cover
C Chip unit
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Inside
Part Names
A Print head E Suction caps I Adapter holder
B Platen F Anti-drying caps J Adapter guides
C Rollers G Wiper K Paper slot
D Wiper cleaner H Roll lock lever
Roll paper adapter
A Adapter lock lever
B Size lever
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Notes on Handling Paper
If the following points are not observed when
handling paper, small amounts of dust and lint may
stick to the paper surface and cause ink drops in the
print results or cause the nozzles to clog.
Do not place exposed paper directly on the floor.
Paper should be rewound and inserted in its original
packaging for storage.
Load the paper just before printing.
The pressure rollers may leave an impression on paper
that is left in the printer. This can also cause wavy or
curled paper resulting in paper feeding problems or
the print head could be scratched.
Do not load paper if the right and left edges are
uneven.
If paper is loaded and the right and left edges of the
roll are uneven, paper feeding problems may cause the
paper to move around during printing. Either rewind
to align the edges or use a roll without any issues.
Do not carry paper with the paper surface pressed
against clothing.
Handle paper in its individual packaging until just
before loading the paper in the printer.
Notes on Loading Paper
Caution:
Do not rub your hands along the edges of the
paper. The edges of the paper are sharp and can
cause injury.
Paper that cannot be used
Do not use paper that is folded, wrinkled, scuffed,
torn, or dirty. The paper could rise up and contact the
print heads and damage them.
Do not use paper that is frayed at the ends of the roll,
wrinkled, torn, and so on, as shown in the following
image.
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Loading and Removing the Roll Paper
Load roll paper after attaching the supplied roll paper
adapters.
Attaching the Roll Paper Adapter
Place roll paper on the roll rest on top of the
A
printer.
Move the size switch levers of the two supplied
B
roll paper adapters in accordance with the
roll-core size of the roll paper to be loaded.
Raise the adapter lock lever to release the lock
C
on each of the two roll paper adapters.
Raise the adapter lock lever to release the lock
D
on each of the two roll paper adapters.
Press the adapters in until they are fully
inserted in the roll, with no gaps.
Lower the lock levers to lock the adapters in
E
place.
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Loading Roll Paper
Buttons that are used in the following settings
Check that . on the screen, and then load the
A
paper. is displayed on the screen, and then
open the roll paper cover.
Slide the roll paper right until it contacts the
C
adapter guide. Next, following the adapter
guide, slide the roll slowly inside.
Press the ( button on the control panel.
D
Confirm that Roll Paper or Roll 1 is
highlighted in the display and press the Z
button.
Confirm that the adapter holder lock lever is
B
raised.
Make sure that the roll paper is free of slack
E
and the end is not frayed, insert it into the
paper slot, and then pull it out from the front of
the printer.
Note:
Do not touch the paper where it will be printed.
After loading the roll paper, rotate the roll paper
adapters as shown to feed the paper through.
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Lower the roll paper lock lever, and then press
F
the Z button.
If the leading edge of the paper is not
horizontal or not cut neatly, you can cut the
edge of the roll paper with the built-in cutter by
pressing the Z button, and then pressing
the ) button within five seconds.
Close the roll paper cover.
G
❏ Manual cut:
Press the ) button to cut the paper using the
built-in cutter. A cutline is printed for manual
cutting and can be used as a guide when cutting
paper using the built-in cutter.
Note:
❏ It may take a while to cut the roll paper.
❏ Some of the roll paper may not be cut using the
built-in cutter. Use a cutter sold at a store to cut
the paper.
Follow the steps below when using a third-party
cutter.
Press the ) button. Keep the d button pressed
to feed the paper so that the cut location is below
the paper eject guide. Cut the paper using scissors
or a third-party cutter.
Setting methods
Use the l/r buttons in the control panel to select
the / tab and press the Z or Menu button. When
the Setup menu is displayed, select Printer Setup >
Roll Paper Setup > Auto Cut > ON, and then press
the Z button. For manual cutting, select OFF. The
default setting is ON.
Check the paper type.
H
The previous settings for the paper type and
amount remaining are displayed.
To print using the current settings, press the d/
u buttons to highlight Keep Settings Above,
and then press the Z button.
Failure to set the appropriate paper type could
cause problems with print quality. See the
following for details on paper type and amount
remaining settings.
U “Settings for Loaded Paper” on page 12
Cutting the roll paper
Either of the following two methods can be used to
cut roll paper after printing.
❏ Auto Cut:
Cut the roll paper after printing each page
automatically using the built-in cutter.
Manual cut method
If Auto Cut is turned OFF, you can cut at any
position via the following procdure after printing is
complete.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
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Cutting paper manually using the built-in cutter
Press the )button. Viewing the interior of
A
the printer without opening the printer cover,
press the d button to align the cut location
with the
printer's interior.
mark on the right side of the
Buttons that are used in the following settings
Note:
The minimum length of paper that can be cut
with the built-in cutter is fixed at 60 to 127 mm
and cannot be changed. If the cutting position is
shorter than the shortest length above, the paper
has to be automatically fed to that length thus a
margin will have to be left. Cut off the margin
with a cutter sold at a store.
Press the Zbutton.
B
The paper is cut by the built-in cutter.
Removing the roll paper
This section describes how to remove and store roll
paper after printing. The pressure rollers may leave
impressions on paper that is left in the printer.
Confirm that the printer is ready and press the
A
( button.
The Load/Remove Paper menu will be displayed.
Press the d/u buttons to highlightRemove
B
Paper and press the Z button.
Note:
In order to perform accurate remaining roll paper
management, we recommend opening the . tab
and recording the amount of roll paper
remaining when you replace the roll paper.
To perform Roll Paper Remaining, you must
enter the length of the roll paper when the roll
paper is set.
The paper will automatically be rewound.
C
Once the paper is rewound, the printer will
display Press
Note:
When the display shows Turn roll paper adapter
to wind up roll paper, open the roll paper cover
and rewind the paper by hand.
and load paper.
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Open the roll paper cover.
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Raise the roll lock lever.
E
Holding the paper by the roll adapters, move
F
the roll to the roll rest.
Settings for Loaded Paper
When you have finished loading the paper, follow the
instructions on the control panel to make settings for
the loaded paper.
1. Set the paper type
This is the most important setting for optimum
print results. Failure to select an appropriate paper
type that matches the loaded paper may cause
problems such as wrinkling or scuffing.
Remaining Setup
The factory default setting is ON. You can change
this to OFF.
2. Set the paper length
Lift the adapter lock levers to release the roll
G
paper adapters.
Remove the roll paper adapters.
H
After rewinding the roll paper carefully, store it
in the original package.
Close the roll paper cover.
I
The approximate amount of paper remaining is
determined from the length set here and the
amount of paper used during print jobs. The
amount of paper remaining is displayed in the
information area on the . tab.
This setting screen is not displayed when
Remaining Setup is set to OFF.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
The previous settings for the paper type and
A
amount remaining are displayed.
Check that the print settings for the loaded
paper use the paper setup number that you
configured.
If you have loaded new paper that has not been
setup, select an unassigned number, finish
feeding the paper, and then perform paper setup.
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Making Paper Settings U User's Guide
(Online Manual)
To print at current settings
Press the d/u buttons to highlight Keep
Settings Above and press the Z button.
Proceed to Step 6.
To change settings
Press the d/u buttons to highlight Change
Settings and press the Z button.
Replacing Paper
This section describes how to replace paper. The
procedure is displayed on the control panel screen.
Follow these instructions.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
Highlight a setting you wish to change and
B
press the Z button.
Highlight an option and press the Z button.
C
Press the y button to return to the dialog
D
shown in Step 2.
When settings are complete, highlight Exit and
E
press the Z button.
If ON is selected for Remaining Setup, you will
F
be prompted to enter the length of the roll.
Press the d/u buttons to choose a value
between 5.0 and 999.5m and press the Z
button. Paper length is set in increments of 0.5
m.
After a short pause the printer will show Ready,
indicating that it is ready to print. Transmit the data
to be printed from a computer.
Confirm that the printer is ready and press the
A
( button.
The Load/Remove Paper menu will be displayed.
Press the d/u buttons to select roll paper, and
B
then press the Z button.
Note:
To perform Roll Paper Remaining, you must
enter the length of the roll paper when the roll
paper is set. In order to perform accurate
remaining roll paper management, we
recommend opening the . tab and recording the
amount of roll paper remaining when you replace
the roll paper.
The roll rewinds automatically.
C
Note:
When the display shows Turn roll paper adapter
to wind up roll paper, rewind the paper by hand.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to load the
D
roll paper for the next job.
SC-F6300 Series Operator's Guide
Maintenance
Maintenance
When to Perform Various Maintenance Operations
Regular maintenance
If you continue to use the printer without cleaning, it could cause clogged nozzles, ink drops, or color changes in
the print results to occur.
When to perform Component to be cleaned
Once a week B Cleaning caps
You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.
U Epson Video Manuals
C Stirring High Density Ink
When using high density ink, move the stirring stick up and down within one
second and repeat about 15 times.
Once a month A Cleaning the platen
U User's Guide (Online Manual)
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Important:
c
The printer contains precision instruments. If any lint or dust adheres to the nozzles on the print head, print
quality will decline.
Perform regular cleaning more frequently depending on the environment and paper being used.
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Maintenance
Refilling and Replacing Consumables
When to perform Component to be replaced
If the remaining ink level is 50 mm
or less:
When a replacement message is
displayed on the control panel
The paper is not cut neatly/Cut
edges are frayed
A Ink refill
U “Refilling ink” on page 20
B Waste Ink Bottle
U “Disposing of Waste Ink” on page 27
C Cutter
U User's Guide (Online Manual)
Performing maintenance when print quality declines
When horizontal lines appear or the colors are wrong
Perform the following sequence until the problems in the print results have improved.
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Maintenance
1. Perform head cleaning
You can choose between the following three levels for head cleaning; Execute (Light), Execute (Medium), or Execute
(Heavy).
At first, use Execute (Light). Perform Execute (Medium) if there are faint or missing segments when you print a check pattern; if nozzles are still clogged, perform Execute (Heavy).
U “Clearing clogged nozzles” on page 28
If print results do not improve even after performing head cleaning three times
2. Perform cap cleaning
Clean using the Cap cleaning kit supplied. See the following before cleaning.
U “What You’ll Need” on page 19
U “Precautions Regarding Maintenance” on page 19
You can check the cleaning procedure in a video on YouTube.
U Epson Video Manuals
If print results do not improve even after cleaning the caps
3. Replace the wipers/wiper cleaner
You need the consumable wiper kit specifically for this printer when replacing. See the following before replacing.
U “What You’ll Need” on page 19
U “Precautions Regarding Maintenance” on page 19
You can check the replacement procedure in a video on YouTube.
U Epson Video Manuals
If the print quality still does not improve, contact your dealer or Epson Support.
If ink drops occur
Perform the following sequence until the problems in the print results have improved.
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Maintenance
1. Perform head cleaning
You can choose between the following three levels for head cleaning; Execute (Light), Execute (Medium), or Execute
(Heavy).
At first, use Execute (Light). Perform Execute (Medium) if there are faint or missing segments when you print a check pattern; if nozzles are still clogged, perform Execute (Heavy).
U “Clearing clogged nozzles” on page 28
If print results do not improve even after performing head cleaning three times
2. Clean the print head
You need the consumable Head Cleaning Set specifically for this printer when cleaning. See the following before cleaning.
U “What You’ll Need” on page 19
U “Precautions Regarding Maintenance” on page 19
You can check the cleaning procedure in a video on YouTube.
U Epson Video Manuals
If the print quality still does not improve, contact your dealer or Epson Support.
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Maintenance
What You’ll Need
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 packs or
performing maintenance.
F Cup (x1)
Head Maintenance Kit (Consumable item)
Use this to clean the print head.
U “Information on Maintenance Items” on
page 31
If your gloves have worn out, prepare commercially
available nitrile gloves.
Protective eyeglasses (available in the market)
Protects your eyes from ink and ink cleaner.
Mask (available in the market)
Protects your nose and mouth from ink and ink cleaner.
Cap cleaning kit (supplied with the printer)
Use for cleaning the caps.
The following items are in the kit.
When the supplied parts have been completely used,
purchase new consumables.
Wiper Kit (Consumable item)
This set contains replacement wipers and wiper
cleaners.
A Gloves (x2)
B Wipers (x2)
C Wiper cleaners (x2)
Metal or plastic (PP/PE) tray (available in the market)
A Gloves (x2)
B Dropper (x2)
C Cleaning sticks - Wide (x50)
D Cleaning sticks - Narrow (x25)
E Cap cleaning liquid (x1)
Use when putting cleaning utensils, removed
consumables, or cap cleaning liquid moved in the cup
supplied with the printer.
Soft cloth (available in the market)
Use for cleaning the platen. Use material that is not
likely to generate lint or static electricity.
Precautions Regarding Maintenance
Note the following points when cleaning and
replacing parts.
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Maintenance
Caution:
❏ During maintenance, wear protective
clothing, including protective eyewear, gloves,
and a mask.
If ink, waste ink, or cap cleaning liquid comes
into contact with your skin or enters your
eyes or mouth, immediately take the
following actions.
❏ If fluid adheres to your skin, wash it off
using large volumes of soapy water. If you
notice any reaction developing in the
affected area, consult with a qualified
physician immediately.
❏ If ink gets into your eyes, wash them out
immediately with water. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in
bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation.
Consult with a qualified physician if any
other problems should develop.
❏ If fluid enters your mouth, consult with a
physician as soon as possible.
❏ Do not use anything other than the cap cleaning
liquid specified to clean the caps. Using anything
else could result in malfunction or reduced print
quality.
❏ Touch a metallic object before starting work to
discharge any static electricity.
Refilling ink
Time Period for Ink Refills
If the Check Ink Levels message is displayed on the
control panel screen, immediately do the following
two points.
❏ Prepare an ink pack of the appropriate color.
❏ Check the remaining ink level, and if it is 50 mm
or less from the bottom of the ink tank, replace
the chip unit and refill the ink.
❏ If swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
Consult with a physician as soon as
possible. If vomiting is induced, vomited
material may enter the windpipe, which
is dangerous.
❏ Store ink packs, waste ink, and cap cleaning
liquid in a location out of reach of children.
❏ Remove the paper from the printer before
proceeding.
❏ Never touch the belts, circuit boards, or any parts
that do not require cleaning. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in malfunction or
reduced print quality.
❏ Do not use anything other than the supplied or
consumable cleaning stick. Other types of stick
that produce lint will damage the print head.
❏ Always use fresh cleaning sticks. Re-using sticks
can make stains even harder to remove.
❏ Do not touch the tips of the cleaning sticks. Oil
from your hands could damage the print head.
You will be unable to print if Refill Ink Tank appears
for even one color. If the Check Ink Levels message is
displayed in the middle of a print job, you can replace
the chip unit and refill the ink as printing continues.
Supported Ink PacksU “Information on
Maintenance Items” on page 31
Important:
c
This printer is equipped with a remaining ink
warning system. Information about the available
amount of ink in one pack is recorded in the chip
unit supplied with a new ink pack. By installing a
new chip unit on the printer, this information is
written to the printer.
The warning system for remaining ink estimates
the remaining ink based on the information
written to the printer for one pack of ink and the
ink usage conditions, and then displays a
message. To maintain the accuracy of this system,
you must replace the chip unit and refill the ink as
soon as possible once the remaining ink is 50 mm
or less from the bottom of the ink tank.
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Maintenance
Charging and reserving chip units
Writing the information about available amount of
ink in one ink pack when a chip unit is installed on
the printer is called “charging”. After charging, the
chip unit that was installed on the printer can be
replaced with the chip unit supplied with the next new
ink pack. Replacing a new chip unit after charging is
called “reserving”. By reserving, the information about
the available amount of ink in one ink pack is
automatically charged to the printer from the reserved
chip unit simultaneously when the charge is gone.
Reserving can be done at any time if the indicator's
level for the estimated amount of ink is between 1 and
6.
When reservation is performed, a warning is not
displayed when the estimated amount of ink becomes
low. Refill the ink with one pack of ink if the
remaining ink is 50 mm or less from the bottom of the
ink tank. See steps 2 to 6 on the following page for the
procedure to replace the chip units.
You can confirm whether or not a chip is reserved by
the status icons of the chip units.
U User's Guide (Online Manual)
Caution:
❏ Store ink packs and waste ink in a location
out of reach of children.
❏ Wear protective eyewear, gloves, and a mask
when performing maintenance.
Should ink or waste ink contact your skin or
enter your eyes or mouth, take the following
actions:
❏ If fluid adheres to your skin, wash it off
using large volumes of soapy water. If you
notice any reaction developing in the
affected area, consult with a qualified
physician immediately.
❏ If ink gets into your eyes, wash them out
immediately with water. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in
bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation.
Consult with a qualified physician if any
other problems should develop.
❏ If fluid enters your mouth, consult with a
physician as soon as possible.
Procedure for Ink Refills
The refill method differs depending on the type of ink.
Use the refill method that matches the type of ink.
Before performing operations, check the “Safety data
sheet”and the following notes.
You can download it at your local Epson Web site.
❏ If swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
Consult with a physician as soon as
possible. If vomiting is induced, vomited
material may enter the windpipe, which
is dangerous.
❏ Be aware of the following points when
refilling ink.
❏ Carefully cut open the nozzle on the ink
pack.
If too much force is applied, the ink may
splatter out.
❏ Do not grip the ink pack too strongly after
opening. This may cause the ink to be
squeezed out of the pack.
❏ When pouring the ink into the ink tank,
slowly tilt the ink pack to pour.
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Important:
c
❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson
ink packs.
Epson cannot guarantee the quality or
reliability of nongenuine 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 chip unit
status may not be displayed, and use of
non-genuine ink is recorded for possible use
in service support.
❏ Genuine Epson ink, other than those specified
here, could cause damage that is not covered
by Epson’s warranties.
U “Ink packs” on page 31
❏ Do not place items on the ink tank or subject
the ink tank to strong impacts. The ink tank
could be detached.
Contact your dealer or Epson Support.
❏ Do not use if the High Density Black and
Black inks are mixed. When changing the
type of Black ink being used, the ink tank
should only be changed by a service engineer.
Changing the type of Black ink is provided for
a fee. Contact your dealer or Epson Support.
When the amount of ink remaining is above
the top edge of the metal plate
You cannot empty the entire new ink pack into
the ink tank. Continue use until the ink level
reaches the top edge of the metal plate.
When the amount of ink remaining is below
the top of the hole
When the amount of ink remaining drops
below the top of the hole, the amount
remaining may be less than the minimum value
and printing may stop. Refill the ink right away.
Important:
c
When the remaining ink is above the top
edge of the hole and a message appears
stating Refill Ink Tank, it is time to replace
the ink tank. Replace the ink tanks.
Replacements and repairs will be provided
for a fee.
During replacements and repairs, the ink in
the ink tank is discarded. This is necessary
because fine dirt, dust and other foreign
bodies mixed the ink in the ink tank cause
the ink tank to malfunction.
The ink tank replacement interval depends
on the usage environment and conditions.
Contact your dealer or Epson Support.
When Check Ink Levels is displayed on the
A
control panel screen, check the ink level in the
ink tank.
Make sure the ink level is below the top edge of
the metal plate.
Proceed to step 7 if the status of the chip unit
on the control panel is reserved. Proceed to
step 2 if it is not reserved.
Open the side cover.
B
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Hook a finger into the indentation on top of
C
slider and pull it straight out.
Important:
c
Do not tilt the slider. Dropping the chip unit
may damage it.
Remove the chip unit from the slider.
D
Install the chip unit that comes with the new
E
ink pack.
During installation, check to ensure that the
labels on the slider and the chip unit are the
same color.
Hold the slider level horizontally and insert it.
F
Close the side cover.
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Important:
c
Do not push the slider in with excessive force.
This can cause damage.
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Shake the new ink pack for 5 seconds 15 times
G
horizontally in approximately 5 cm movements
as shown in the illustration.
Check that no warnings or errors are displayed
H
on the control panel screen before opening the
inlet cover of the slider.
If an error or a warning is displayed, follow the
messages to resolve the error or warning, and
then proceed with the following operation.
Except for High Density Black ink
For High Density Black ink
(1) Hold the part shown in the circled area in
the illustration to remove the ink inlet cap. If
the ink inlet cap is removed with any other
part, ink adheres.
Remove the ink inlet cap from the ink tank.
I
The method for removing the ink inlet cap
differs depending on the type of ink being
refilled.
Important:
c
Remove the ink inlet cap slowly. If you
remove the cap too quickly, ink may splatter.
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(2) Hook the stirring stick over the projection
on the ink tank.
Tear off the ink pack spout opening.
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Fill the ink tank with the ink from the ink pack.
K
Insert the spout of the ink pack into the ink
tank ink inlet groove and slowly tilt to pour out
the ink.
Except for High Density Black ink
For High Density Black ink
Important:
c
Use all of the ink in the ink pack for a single
refill.
Do not use the ink in an ink pack to refill
multiple different ink tanks.
This can cause messages from the remaining
ink warning system to not be displayed
properly.
Put the ink inlet cap back on the ink tank.
L
The method for attaching the ink inlet cap
differs depending on the type of ink being
refilled.
Important:
c
Press the ink inlet cap down firmly so that it
does not detach. If the slider comes into
contact with the ink inlet cap when pulling it
out, the cap could be damaged.
Close the ink inlet cover.
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Disposing of Waste Ink
Preparing and Replacement Timing
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 Replace
Ink Bottle from the setup menu, and then replace the
bottle. If you perform the replacement without
selecting Replace Ink Bottle, 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 27
Important:
c
If you replace the Waste Ink Bottle before being
prompted by a message, always clear the waste
ink counter. Otherwise, Waste Ink Bottle
replacement time will not be notified correctly
from the next message.
Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle
Follow the procedure below to replace the parts.
Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:
U “Precautions Regarding Maintenance” on page 19
Remove the Waste Ink Bottle from the Waste
A
Ink Bottle holder.
Important:
c
Never remove the Waste Ink Bottle while printing
or while the heads are being cleaned, unless there
are on-screen instructions. Waste ink may leak.
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 27
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. When you follow the message,
Replace waste ink bottle and press
the Waste Ink Bottle with a new one, the counter is
cleared automatically.
. to replace
If you need to replace the waste ink bottle before the
message is displayed, select Replace Ink Bottle from
the setup menu.
U User's Guide (Online Manual)
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If the back of the stopper is stained, wipe it.
Maintenance
Clearing clogged nozzles
Insert the waste ink tube into the mouth of the
B
new Waste Ink Bottle and place the Waste Ink
Bottle in the holder.
Tightly seal the lid on the used Waste Ink Bottle.
Important:
c
❏ Be sure to confirm that the waste ink
tube is inserted in the mouth of the waste
ink bottle. Ink will spill onto the
surrounding area if the tube is not
inserted in the bottle.
❏ You will need the lid for the Waste Ink
Bottle when disposing of waste ink. Keep
the lid in a safe place; do not throw it out.
Lower the stopper.
C
Check and perform the following in sequence until
the clogged nozzles are cleared.
Checking for clogged nozzles
Print a check pattern and then check the follow ing content.
❏ Are there any clogged nozzles?
❏ Which nozzle rows are clogged?
If nozzles are clogged
Perform head cleaning (light)
There are three levels of head cleaning available; light,
medium, and heavy.
Perform Execute (Light) and then print a check pattern.
Use the pattern to check if the clogged nozzles have
been cleared.
If nozzles are still clogged
Important:
c
Check that the stopper is stuck close to the
mouth of the bottle. If there is a gap, waste
ink may splatter and stain the surrounding
area.
Press the Zbutton.
D
Check again to confirm that a new waste ink
E
bottle is correctly placed. Press the Z button
to clear the waste ink counter.
U “Handling Used Consumables” on
page 30
Perform head cleaning (medium)
Perform Execute (Medium) and then print a check
pattern. Use the pattern to check if the clogged nozzles
have been cleared.
If nozzles are still clogged
Perform head cleaning (heavy)
Perform Execute (Heavy) and then print a check pattern.
Use the pattern to check if the clogged nozzles have
been cleared.
If nozzles are still clogged
The printer requires internal cleaning.
Perform the following according to the status of print
results.
When horizontal lines appear or the colors are wrong
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You can check the cleaning procedure in a video on
YouTube.
U Epson Video Manuals
If ink drops occur
You can check the cleaning procedure in a video on
YouTube.
U Epson Video Manuals
Printing a Check Pattern
Buttons that are used in the following settings
(1)
Press the ) button.
(2)
Press the d button to feed the paper until the
check pattern is easily visible.
(3)
After checking the check pattern, press the u
button to rewind the paper.
(4)
Press the y button to return to the menu.
Example of clean nozzles
There are no gaps in the nozzle check pattern.
Select Exit, and then press the Z button to
close the settings menu.
Example of clogged nozzles
Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press
A
the " button.
The Maintenance menu will be displayed.
Confirm that Nozzle Check is highlighted and
B
press the Z button.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Press the Z button to print a check pattern.
C
Inspect the nozzle pattern.
D
When paper is loaded in the optional auto
take-up reel unit, the paper is not cut
automatically after printing the check pattern.
If the check pattern is hard to see, you can feed
the paper using the following procedure and
then check.
Perform head cleaning if parts of the pattern
are missing.
U “Head Cleaning” on page 29
Important:
c
Always remove clogs from the nozzles of all colors
before resuming use. If clogged nozzles (including
clogged nozzles for colors that are not used)
remain when printing after resuming use, the
clogs can no longer be removed.
Head Cleaning
If there are faint or missing areas in the check pattern,
you may be able to unclog the nozzles by cleaning the
print head.
There is no need to clean the head if the print result
does not contain faint areas or other color problems.
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Head cleaning procedure
Buttons that are used in the following settings
Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press
A
the " button.
The Maintenance menu will be displayed.
Press the d/u buttons to highlight Head
B
Cleaning and press the Z button.
Select the cleaning level, then press the Z
E
button.
At first, use Execute (Light).
Head cleaning will be performed.
F
After performing had cleaning, review the
printed check pattern to confirm that all heads
have been cleaned.
Handling Used Consumables
The following used parts with adhered ink are
classified as industrial waste.
❏ Cleaning stick
❏ Wiper
❏ Wiper cleaner
❏ Cap cleaning liquid
❏ Ink packs
Select the method for specifying the nozzle
C
rows for cleaning.
All Nozzles
Inspect the printed pattern and select this
method if all patterns contain faint or missing
areas. If you selected All Nozzles, skip ahead to
Step 5.
Selected Nozzles
Inspect the printed pattern and select this
method if only certain pattern numbers (nozzle
rows) contain faint or missing areas. You can
select multiple nozzle rows.
Select nozzle rows for cleaning.
D
❏ Press the d/u buttons to highlight numbers
corresponding to check patterns with faint or
missing segments and press the Z button to
select.
❏ Once you have selected all the nozzle rows for
head cleaning, highlight Proceed and press the
Z button.
❏ Waste ink
❏ Waste Ink Bottle
❏ Head Maintenance Kit
❏ Paper after printing
Dispose of items according to local laws and
regulations. For example, contract a industrial waste
disposal company for disposal. In such cases, submit
the “Safety data sheet” to the industrial waste disposal
company.
You can download it at your local Epson Web site.
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Information on Maintenance Items
Information on Maintenance Items
For the latest information, see the Epson Web site. (As of February, 2019)
Ink packs
Important:
c
Using ink from an undesignated ink pack may result in a malfunction.
Epson shall not be held responsible for any damages or problems with the printer that may occur when using
undesignated, non-genuine ink packs.
Printer model Product name Part number
SC-F6300
SC-F6360
SC-F6330 Ink packs Cyan T46H2
SC-F6340 Ink packs Cyan T46G2
Ink packs Black T46D1
Cyan T46D2
Magenta T46D3
Yellow T46D4
High Density Black T46D8
Magenta T46H3
Yellow T46H4
High Density Black T46H8
Magenta T46G3
Yellow T46G4
High Density Black T46G8
SC-F6380 Ink packs Black T46F1
Cyan T46F2
Magenta T46F3
Yellow T46F4
High Density Black T46F8
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink packs. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of
nongenuine 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 chip unit status
may not be displayed, and use of non-genuine ink is recorded for possible use in service support.
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Others
Information on Maintenance Items
Product name Product
number
Waste Ink Bottle T7240 Identical to the Waste Ink Bottle supplied with the printer.
Head Maintenance Kit
(except for SC-F6380)
Head Maintenance Kit
(for SC-F6380)
Cap Cleaning Kit
(except for SC-F6380)
Cap Cleaning Kit
(for SC-F6380)
Wiper Kit
(except for SC-F6380)
Wiper Kit
(for SC-F6380)
Auto Cutter Spare Blade S902006 This is a replacement cutter.
S210042 Use this to clean the print head.
S210043
S210053 This is the same as the Cap cleaning kit supplied with the printer.
S210054
S210095 This contains replacement wipers and wiper cleaners.
S210096
Explanation
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