Epson SureColor SC-S70600 series, SureColor SC-S50600 serie, SC-S30600, SC-S30670, SC-S30680 Operator's Manual

Operator's Guide

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EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series Operator's Guide

Contents

Contents

Notes on Manuals

Meaning of Symbols........................ 2

Video Manuals............................ 2

Illustrations.............................. 2

Part Names

Front section............................. 3

Inside................................... 4

Back.................................... 4

Basic Operations

Notes on Handling Media.................... 5

Notes on Loading Media..................... 5

Positioning Pressure Rollers and Media.......... 6

Positioning of media...................... 6

Pressure roller types...................... 7

Loading media............................ 8

Settings for the Loaded Media................ 13

Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit............. 15

Notes When Using the Auto Take-up Reel

Unit................................. 15

Attaching the Roll Core................... 15

Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Out. . . . . 17

Take-up with the Printed Side Facing In....... 20

Removing the Take-up Roll.................. 22

Cutting Media......................... 22

Removing Media........................ 23

Cleaning the Wiper Rail (Once Every Two

Weeks)................................. 39

Cleaning Inside the Printer (Once a week to once

a month)............................... 39

Cleaning the Flushing Pad (When It Is Dirty)..... 41

Cleaning Check Sheet...................... 43

Shaking and Replacing Ink Cartridges .......... 44

Shaking.............................. 44

Replacement procedure................... 44

Disposing of Waste Ink..................... 45

Waste Ink Counter...................... 45

Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle............. 46

Disposal of used consumables................ 46

Disposal.............................. 46

Consumable Replacement Check Sheet......... 47

Long-term Storage (Pre-storage Maintenance). . . . 48

Performing Pre-storage Maintenance. . . . . . . . . 48

Restarting use of the printer................ 49

Applying Secondary Carriage Rod Grease (When

a Message is Displayed)..................... 49

Notes on applying grease.................. 49

Greasing procedure...................... 49

Storage............................... 50

Information on Maintenance Items

Ink cartridges*1........................... 51

Maintenance Items........................ 53

Maintenance

Cleaning Parts and Timings.................. 25

Location of Consumables and Service Life....... 26

Other Maintenance........................ 26

What You’ll Need......................... 28

Precautions Regarding Maintenance........... 29

Moving the Print Head..................... 29

Using Ink Cleaner......................... 30

Cleaning Around the Print Head (Daily)........ 30

Cleaning Around the Caps (Daily)............. 33

Cleaning a wiper (rubber part) (daily)........ 33

Cleaning caps (daily)..................... 33

Cleaning the wiper cleaner (daily)........... 35

Cleaning the Entire Wiper and Attachment Point

(Once Every Two Weeks)................... 37

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EPSON SC-S70600 series/SC-S50600 series Operator's Guide

Notes on Manuals

If the subtitles are not displayed when you play the

Notes on Manuals

video, click the subtitles icon shown in the image below.

Meaning of Symbols

!

!

c

Note:

U

Warning:

Caution:

Important:

Warnings must be followed to
avoid serious bodily injury.

Cautions must be followed to
avoid bodily injury.

Important must be followed to
avoid damage to this product.

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

Indicates the reference material
for related content.

Illustrations

Illustrations may differ slightly from the model you are
using. Please note this point when using this guide.

Video Manuals

Videos introducing basic printer operations have been
uploaded to the Epson video manual YouTube channel.
Refer to these for useful information.

Follow the steps below to view the video manuals.

Access YouTube (http://youtube.com).

A

Enter "Epson Video Manuals (LFP)" in the search

B

field at the top of the screen.

Click [Epson Video Manuals (LFP)] from the

C

search results.

Select the video you want to view from the

D

playlists.

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Part Names

Part Names

Front section

The illustration shows the SC-S50600 series.

A Maintenance cover (left) J Manual switch S Cartridge check lamp

B Additional print drying system K Casters T AC inlet #1/AC inlet #2

C After heater L Airflow vents U LAN port

D Roll core holder M Waste ink bottle holder V USB port

E Tensioner media guide N Adjuster W Maintenance cover (right)

F Tensioner O Waste ink bottle X Media loading lever

G Roll core holder locking screw P Waste ink tube Y Alert lamp

H Roll support Q Ink cartridges Z Control panel

I Auto switch R Lock levers a Front cover

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Inside

The illustration shows the SC-S70600 series.

A Print head E Pressure rollers (low) H Caps

B Media holding plates F Platen heater I Wiper

C Cutter groove G Wiper cleaner J Flushing pad

D Pressure rollers (high)

Back

A Drive switch D Lift lever G Handle

B Roll holder E Pre-heater

C Roll holder fixing screw F Roll support

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Basic Operations

Basic Operations

Notes on Handling Media

If the following points are not observed when handling
media, small amounts of dust and lint may stick to the
media surface and cause ink drops in the print results.

Do not place exposed media directly on the floor.

Media should be rewound and inserted in its original
packaging for storage.

Do not carry media with the media surface pressed
against clothing.

Handle media in its individual packaging until just
before loading the media in the printer.

Notes on Loading Media

Caution:

!

❏ The heaters and media holding plate may be

hot; observe all necessary precautions. Failure
to observe the necessary precautions could
result in burns.

❏ Because the media is heavy, it should not be

carried by one person.

❏ Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers

when opening or closing the front cover.
Failure to observe this precaution could result
in injury.

❏ Do not rub your hands along the edges of the

media. The edges of the media are sharp and
can cause injury.

Load the media just before printing.

The pressure rollers may crease media left in the printer.
The media may also become wavy or curled, causing
jams or resulting in the media coming into contact with
the print head.

Do not load media if the right and left edges are
uneven.

If media is loaded and the right and left edges of the roll
are uneven, media feeding problems may cause the
media to move around during printing. Either rewind to
align the edges or use a roll without any issues.

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Basic Operations

Positioning Pressure Rollers and Media

Pressure rollers must be set in the correct position to obtain good print results.

Positioning of media

There are square holes to indicate the pressure roller positions on the rear side of the printer as well.

Observe the following cautions when positioning media to ensure that the positioning of pressure rollers is
appropriate for the media width.

❏ Ensure that the left edge of the media always passes within the range of A.

❏ The right edge of the media must pass within the squares of B through H according to the media width.

* Only when media except for transparent or milky white film is loaded, or when not performing ink layering

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Pressure roller types

There are two types of pressure rollers. As shown below, the pressure roller to use depends on the type of printing.

Normal printing

Use low pressure rollers . Note that the quantity of rollers to use depends on the media width.

When transparent or milky white film is loaded or during ink layering

Use high pressure rollers .

Note:

❏ If low pressure rollers are used when loading transparent or milky white film, the pressure rollers may leave traces in the

print area.

❏ If low pressure holders are used during ink layering, ink layering is not performed correctly.

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Loading media

This section uses the SC-S70600 series to illustrate the
process of loading media when the supplied media
feeding unit is installed.

You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.

U “Video Manuals” on page 2

Press the P button , and then wait until Load

A

media. is displayed on the screen.

While holding the tabs of the media holding plate

C

on both sides, move the plate out of the way
toward both edges of the platen.

D

B

E

Important:

c

If the right holder handle shaft is not visible,
rotate the handle forward until it stops. The
media can not be properly loaded if the handle
shaft is not visible.

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Note:

The method of placing the roll media varies as
follows depending on how media is rolled.

Printable Side Out

Printable Side In

Align the left and right edges of the media with

F

the set positions (within the black squares)
according to the media width.

Recommended positioning by media width

U “Positioning Pressure Rollers and Media” on

page 6

Tighten the locking screw until the screw no

G

longer turns.

Note:

If the media roll has an outer diameter that is less
than 140 mm, lift it manually, and load it to the roll
holder. The roll core will not reach the holder when
raised using the lift lever.

Note:

If the label with black squares is not in place, affix
the label as described in the Setup Guide.

U Setup Guide

H

Note:

If the media roll has an outer diameter that is less
than 140 mm, lift it manually, and load it to the roll
holder.

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To ensure the roll holder is inserted into the roll

I

core sufficiently, push it twice.

Important:

c

If the roll holder is inserted into the roll core
insufficiently, media is not fed correctly
during printing because of slippage between
the roll holder and roll core.

Important:

c

❏ If the roll holder screw is loose, the roll

holder may move during printing. This
could cause stripes and unevenness in the
print results.

❏ If the left or right edges of the roll are not

properly aligned, realign the edges.

Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration

K

below is fully inserted.

J

This may cause banding in the print results.

Important:

c

Once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle
any further. Failure to observe this precaution
could damage the roll holder.

If part A is still visible even after the handle
has been turned fully, rewind the handle.
Loosen the roll holder screw on the right side,
and then restart from Step 9.

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Insert the media approximately 30 cm into the

L

opening, then lower the media loading lever.

N

O

Hold the center of the media in one hand, and
pull it to the center of the after heater.

Check that the edges of the media pass within the

M

dimensions of the square that was adjusted in
Step 6.

Example of setting media with a width of
64 inches

❏ Do not pull the media with both hands. This

could cause the media to skew or move
around.

❏ The labels on the after heater are not used

when media is loaded. If it is adjusted to
forcefully, the media way move around or
become loose.

Important:

c

Perform Steps 12 to 6 in reverse order and
repeat the loading process if the edges of the
media are not within the square holes. Do not
attempt to reposition the roll holders while
they are inserted in the media.

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Hold both sides of the pressure roller, and move

P

while pressing it down to set.

When transparent or milky white film is loade d
or during ink layering

❏ Use high pressure rollers only.

❏ We recommend positioning the rollers within

10 mm from the left and right edges of the media.

❏ Position the low pressure rollers away from the

black square labels.

Note:

Do not touch the shaft (grayed part in the figure) at
the top of the roller. Otherwise you might get grease
on your skin.

Normal printing

❏ Use low pressure rollers.

Move the high pressure rollers to right or left until
they contact the ends.

❏ We recommend setting the low pressure rollers to

be set at the edges of the media within 5 mm of the
edges.

❏ Position the remaining low pressure rollers within

the black square labels. There may be extraneous
low pressure rollers depending on the media width.
Position the extraneous low pressure rollers away
from the black square labels.

Q

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While holding the tabs of the media holding

R

plates on both sides, move the plate to the edge of
the media.
Adjust so that the edge of the media is aligned to
the center of the round holes in the media
holding plates.

S

Settings for the Loaded Media

The control panel displays the following information
once the media is loaded.

Important:

c

❏ Do not use the media holding plates with

media that is 0.4 mm or thicker. The
media holding plates could touch and
damage the print head.

❏ Always position the plates so that the

edges of the media are at the centers of the
round holes. Incorrect positioning causes
banding (horizontal banding, tint
unevenness, or stripes) during printing.

❏ Move the media holding plates to the left

and right edges of the platen when they
are not in use.

❏ Do not use the media holding plates if the

sides of the printed media are smudged or
torn.

This d is play can be used to view or change the following
two options:

❏ Remaining Setup

On: The printer displays the amount of media
remaining.

Off: The printer does not display the amount of
media remaining.

When Remaining Setup is On, the printer will
calculate the approximate amount of media
remaining based on the length of the roll and the
amount used for printing and display this
information in the control panel. The display gives
a rough idea of the amount of media available
before printing, making it easier to know when
media requires replacement.

In addition, a warning will be displayed when the
amount of media remaining reaches a specified
level.

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❏ Selected Media

Displays the parameters on which media settings
are based as shown below.

RIP Settings: Media settings are based on those

in the RIP.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX: Media settings
are based on those stored in the printer in media
settings bank No. 1.

Media settings banks can store a variety of settings
for different media based on the options selected in
the Heater Temperature, Media Suction, Head
Alignment, and other menus. Up to
30 combinations of settings can be stored by
assigning them to banks No. 1 to 30.

Media Settings U User's Guide (PDF)

Buttons that are used in the following settings

After confirming that the settings are correct, use

E

the d/u buttons to select Keep Settings Above
and press the Z button.

The roll type selection screen is displayed.

F

Use the d/u buttons to select the roll type that
matches the loaded roll and press the Z button.

If On is selected for Remaining Setup, you will

G

be prompted to enter the length of the current
media.

Use the d/u buttons to choose a length between

1.0 and 999.5 m and press the Z button. You
can set in 0.5 m increments.

The printer will display Ready after a brief pause,
showing that it is ready to print. Transmit the data to be
printed from the computer.

Select an option.

A

To print at current settings:

Use the d/u buttons to select Keep Settings

Above and press the Z button.

Proceed to Step 6.

To change settings:

Use the d/u buttons to select Change Settings

and press the Z button.

Select the items you want to change and press the

B

Z button.

Select the desired option and press the Z

C

button.

Press the y button to display the dialog shown in

D

Step 2 and then press the y button again.

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Basic Operations

Using the Auto Take-up
Reel Unit

The auto take-up reel unit automatically takes up media
as it is printed. This improves the efficiency of
unmanned operation.

The auto take-up reel unit for this printer can take up
media in either of the following directions.

Printed side out Printed side in

Taking-up with printed side out places the printed
surface on the outside of the roll.

Taking-up with printed side in places the printed
surface on the inside of the roll.

This section explains how to install media on the
standard auto take-up reel unit.

Use a roll core that is longer than the width of the
media.

This allows the media to be taken up without protruding
from the core.

Attach media to the roll core using the paper tape
supplied.

Using the paper tape reduces a take-up roll
misalignment error. When the supplied parts have been
completely used, purchase commercially available
paper tape with a width of 20 to 25 mm (that is not easily
stretched or cut). If you do not have any paper tape, cut
media into pieces of 20 to 25 mm wide and 60 cm long.

For ink layering, the auto take-up reel unit is not
available.

Take-up may not be possible, or print quality may
decline.

Attaching the Roll Core

Before starting operations, be sure to read the following:

U “Notes When Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit”

on page 15

Keep the d button pressed until the leading edge

A

of the media reaches the roll core holder.

You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.

U “Video Manuals” on page 2

Notes When Using the Auto
Take-up Reel Unit

Caution:

!

❏ Follow the instructions in the manual when

loading media or roll cores or removing the
take-up roll.

Dropping media, roll cores, or take-up rolls
could result in injury.

❏ Be sure that your hands or hair do not get

caught in the media feeding unit or auto
take-up reel unit while it is operating.

Failure to observe this precaution could result
in injury.

Important:

c

Always press the d button to feed the media as
far as the roll core holder. If the media is
pulled by hand, the media may twist during
take-up.

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B

D

Leave a gap of 10 to 20 cm in the center of the
media, and cut at least 25 cm in height from the
left and right corners of the media.

Cutting the media prevents feeding problems,
such as the left and right corners of media being
folded and caught at the start of take-up.

Align a roll core holder with the right edge of the

C

media, and tighten the locking screw,

Insert the roll core onto the right holder.

E

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Push the holder until part A shown in the

F

illustration below is fully inserted, and tighten

the screw.

Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Out

Cut the paper tape approximately 60 cm in

A

length, and paste it approximately in the center of
the media using commercially available adhesive
tape.

Hold down the u button until the tip of the tape

B

reaches the center of the pipe.

Important:

c

Stop when part A is no longer visible. The
take-up reel unit may not function as
expected if the holder is inserted too far.

For the subsequent steps, see the following

depending on how the media is rolled.

For information on taking-up with printed side

out, see U “Take-up with the Printed Side

Facing Out” on page 17.

For information on taking-up with printed side

in, see U “Take-up with the Printed Side Facing

In” on page 20.

Turn the paper tape over from the front of the roll

C

core, and stick using commercially available
adhesive tape.

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Important:

c

Attach the media to the take up roll core with
the media in a taut state. If media is attached
in a loose state, the media may move around
during take-up.

Flip the Auto switch to .

D

Continue holding down the d button until both

F

edges of the media reach the paper core and wrap
around once or twice.

Position the right and left media tensioner guides

G

until they slightly touch the media.

Lower the tensioner until it slightly touches the

E

paper tape.

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When using banner media, attach three counter

H

weights to both ends of the tensioners.

Important:

c

❏ Always attach three each on the left and right.

Take-up will not be performed correctly if
counterweights are added to one side only or
the quantities are different on the left and
right.

❏ For media other than banner media, always

remove the counterweights before printing.
Failure to do so may cause the print head to
strike the media during printing.

To remove counterweights, open them in the
same way as when attaching them.

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Take-up with the Printed Side Facing In

Cut the paper tape approximately 60 cm in

A

length, and paste it approximately in the center of

the media using commercially available adhesive

tape.

Hold down the u button until the tip of the tape

B

reaches the center of the pipe.

Important:

c

Attach the media to the take up roll core with
the media in a taut state. If media is attached
in a loose state, the media may move around
during take-up.

Flip the Auto switch to .

D

Turn the paper tape over from the front of the roll

C

core, and stick using commercially available

adhesive tape.

Lower the tensioner until it slightly touches the

E

paper tape.

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Continue holding down the d button until both

F

ends of the media has wrapped around once or

twice.

Position the right and left media tensioner guides

G

until they slightly touch the media.

When using banner media, attach three counter

H

weights to both ends of the tensioners.

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Important:

c

❏ Always attach three each on the left and right.

Take-up will not be performed correctly if
counterweights are added to one side only or
the quantities are different on the left and
right.

Removing the Take-up Roll

Cutting Media

Press the button and then the Z button to

A

feed the print end to the cut position (cutter
groove).

❏ For media other than banner media, always

remove the counterweights before printing.
Failure to do so may cause the print head to
strike the media during printing.

To remove counterweights, open them in the
same way as when attaching them.

B

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While holding the tabs of the media holding plate

C

on both sides, move the plate to the left and right

edges of the platen.

D

Removing Media

Caution:

!

❏ If the media weighs more than 20 kg after

winding, you need at least two people to
remove and transport the media.

❏ Follow the instructions in the manual when

loading media or roll cores or removing media
from the take-up roll.

Dropping media, roll cores, or take-up rolls
could result in injury.

To prevent the media from sliding off the roll,

A

support the roll at its left end.

Loosen the left roll core holder fixing screw and

B

remove the roll core holder from the roll.

Set the Auto switch to Off. Take up the cut media

E

completely by operating the Manual switch

according to how the media is rolled.

Lower the roll onto the roll support.

C

To prevent the media from sliding off the roll,

D

support the roll at its right end.

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Loosen the right roll core holder fixing screw and

E

remove the roll core holder from the roll.

Lower the roll onto the roll support.

F

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Maintenance

Maintenance

Cleaning Parts and Timings

When to perform Component to be cleaned

Daily (at the end of every workday) A Around the Print Head

U “Cleaning Around the Print Head (Daily)” on page 30

E Rear of wiper cleaner

F Caps

G Wipers (rubber part)

U “Cleaning Around the Caps (Daily)” on page 33

You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.

U “Video Manuals” on page 2

Once every two weeks HWiper rail

U “Cleaning the Wiper Rail (Once Every Two Weeks)” on page 39

IEntire wiper and attachment point

U “Cleaning the Entire Wiper and Attachment Point (Once Every Two Weeks)” on

page 37

You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.

U “Video Manuals” on page 2

From once a week to once a month
(depending on the condition)

When ink stains, lint, and dust are adhered D Flushing pad

B Left-side maintenance cover interior

C Platen heater, pressure rollers, media holding plates

U “Cleaning Inside the Printer (Once a week to once a month)” on page 39

U “Cleaning the Flushing Pad (When It Is Dirty)” on page 41

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Maintenance

Location of Consumables and Service Life

When to perform Component to be replaced

If an ink low warning is displayed on the
control panel display, we recommend
replacing the ink cartridge(s) as soon as
possible.

When a prepare and replacement
message is displayed on the control panel
screen

Once every three months

* The replacement frequency depends on the status of the consumables. Be sure to replace the wiper and the wiper cleaner at the

same time. See the U User's Guide (PDF)

*

B Ink cartridge

U “Replacement procedure” on page 44

C Waste ink bottle

U “Disposing of Waste Ink” on page 45

A Flushing pad

D Wiper cleaner

E Wiper

Other Maintenance

When to perform Type

When the following message is displayed
on the control panel display (displayed
once every 24 hours)

Shaking ink cartridges (spot color)

U “Shaking” on page 44

Remove and shake (MS/)WH ink cartridges.

Once every three weeks Shaking ink cartridges (except for spot color)

U “Shaking” on page 44

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Maintenance

When to perform Type

❏ When checking if nozzles are clogged

❏ When checking which colors are

clogged

❏ Horizontal stripes or tint unevenness

(banding) are appeared

When a clog is found after checking for
clogged nozzles

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

When the following message is displayed
on the control panel screen

Apply secondary carriage rod grease. See
manual.

* See the U User's Guide (PDF)

Checking for clogged nozzles

Head cleaning

Pre-storage maintenance (perform Pre-Storage Maint.)

The storage period guideline varies with the model of printer used.

U “Long-term Storage (Pre-storage Maintenance)” on page 48

Applying Secondary Carriage Rod Grease

U “Applying Secondary Carriage Rod Grease (When a Message is Displayed)” on

page 49

*

*

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What You’ll Need

Ready the following items before beginning cleaning
and replacement.

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.

Maintenance kit (supplied with the printer)

For general cleaning.

The following items are in the kit.

A metal tray (supplied with the printer)

Use when putting cleaning utensils, removed
consumables, or ink cleaner moved in the container
supplied with the printer.

Important:

c

If the used cleaning stick, etc. are directly put on the
printer, it may cause a deformation from the
characteristics of the ink cleaner.

Soft cloth, brush (available in the market)

Use when cleaning inside the printer. We recommend
an item that is not likely to generate lint or static
electricity.

Grease kit (supplied with the printer)

Use when applying grease to the secondary carriage rod

A Glove (x2)

B Cleaning wiper (x1)

C Cleaning stick (x50)

D Clean-room wiper (x100)

E Tweezer (x1)

F Wiper (x2)

G Wiper cleaner (x2)

H Flushing pad (x2)

Ink cleaner (supplied with the printer)

Use when wiping ink stains.

Usage methodU “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 30

The following items are in the kit.

A Glove (x10)

B Grease tool (x1)

C Cleaning stick (x5)

D Pad (x5)

E Secondary carriage rod grease (x1)

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

U “Information on Maintenance Items” on

page 51

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Precautions Regarding Maintenance

To make maintenance, note the following points. Before
handling ink cartridges, Cleaning cartridge, ink cleaner,
secondary carriage rod grease, or waste ink, read the
"Safety data sheet".

You can download it at your local Epson Web site.

Caution:

!

❏ Store ink cartridges, Cleaning cartridge, ink

cleaner, secondary carriage rod grease, or
waste ink in a location out of reach of children.

❏ During maintenance, wear protective

clothing, including protective eyewear, gloves,
and a mask.

Should fluid such as ink or waste ink contact
your skin or enter your eyes or mouth,
immediately take the following actions:

❏ If fluid adheres to your skin, immediately wash it

off using large volumes of soapy water. Consult a
physician if the skin appears irritated or is
discolored.

❏ 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 with a physician.

❏ If fluid enters your mouth, consult a physician

immediately.

❏ If fluid is swallowed, do not force the person to

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

❏ After replacing the waste ink bottle or using the

ink cleaner, wash your hands and gargle
thoroughly.

❏ 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.

❏ Do not use water or alcohol to clean around the

print head, the caps, or the wipers. Ink congeals
when mixed with water or alcohol.

❏ Touch a metallic object before starting work to

discharge any static electricity.

Moving the Print Head

This section describes how to position the print head for
part cleaning.

Important:

c

Be sure to follow the steps below when positioning
the print head. Moving the print head manually
could cause malfunction.

Buttons that are used in the following settings

❏ Remove the media 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.

❏ Use only the supplied cleaning sticks or sticks

contained in a maintenance kit. Other types of
sticks that produce lint will damage the print head.

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Confirm that the printer is on and press the #

A

button.

The Maintenance menu will be displayed.

Use the d/u buttons to select Head

B

Maintenance and press the Z button.

The print head moves to the cleaning position.

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Note:

The buzzer sounds 10 minutes after the print head is
moved (default setting). Press the Z button to continue
the cleaning process. After 10 more minutes have passed,
the buzzer sounds again.

Using Ink Cleaner

Use ink cleaner to clean around the print head, around
the caps, and the flushing pad only. Using ink cleaner on
other parts of the printer could damage the product.

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

When dampening a clean-room wiper with ink
cleaner, use ink cleaner poured into a cup.

Important:

c

❏ Do not reuse ink cleaner. Using dirty ink

cleaner will make staining worse.

❏ Used ink cleaner, cleaning stick, and

clean-room wipers are industrial waste.
Dispose of them in the same way as for
waste inks.

U “Disposal of used consumables” on

page 46

❏ Store ink cleaner at room temperature

out of direct sunlight.

❏ After using the ink cleaner, be sure to first

close the inner cap and then the outer
cap. Failure to securely close these caps
may cause a leakage or volatilization of
the ink cleaner.

Cleaning Around the Print Head (Daily)

U “Precautions Regarding Maintenance” on page 29

Put the cup supplied with the ink cleaner on the

A

metal tray, and pour approximately 10 ml of ink

cleaner into the cup.

Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner.

B

Do not allow ink cleaner to drip from the

cleaning stick.

If you notice any ink clots, lint, or dust when checking
the area around the print head, clean the area by
following the steps below.

The printer has two print heads. Clean both.

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

U “Precautions Regarding Maintenance” on page 29

Position the print head for maintenance

A

purposes.

U “Moving the Print Head” on page 29

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After the print head moves to the left end of the

B

printer, open the left maintenance cover.

Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner.

C

Use new cleaning stick and ink cleaner.

U “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 30

Important:

c

❏ Rinse a cleaning stick using ink cleaner

for each step.

Right side print head

Left side print head

❏ After removing a clot of ink with a

cleaning stick, wipe off using a
clean-room wiper.

Wipe off any adhered ink, lint, and dust from the

D

parts that are indicated by

Important:

c

Do not touch the parts framed below. Failure
to observe this precaution could affect print
quality.

below.

Ink is prone to adhere to the areas indicated by
the arrows, so be sure to wipe off any ink found. If
any lint or dust is caught, hook it using the tip of a
cleaning stick.

Apply ink cleaner to the areas indicated by the

E

arrows to dissolve adhered ink stains.

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Important:

c

When applying ink cleaner, make sure you do
not press too hard on the nozzles (parts
indicated by
sure you move the cleaning stick in one
direction; do not move it back and forth.

shown below). Also, make

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Dampen a new clean-room wiper with the ink

F

cleaner, then wipe away any dust and dirt on the

front, back, and sides of the wiper blade.

Important:

c

Do not move the cleaning wiper back and
forth.

Otherwise, the print head may be damaged.

Wipe away ink stains and so on from the print

G

head surface by moving the cleaning wiper from

the inside toward you once.

Before cleaning

After cleaning

The following shows that dried and adhered ink,
lint, and dust are cleanly removed.

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If any ink, lint, or dust remain, repeat steps 6 and

7.

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Important:

c

If stains are wiped off while the surface of the
print head remains dried, the print head may
be damaged. If the surface is dried, return to
Step 5 to apply ink cleaner.

Wipe stains off the cleaning wiper, and store it in

H

a location away from direct sunlight.

Close the left maintenance cover.

I

Next, clean around the caps.

Cleaning Around the Caps (Daily)

Make sure you clean the wipers (rubber part) first.

Open the right maintenance cover.

A

Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner.

B

U “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 30

Clean the front and back of the rubber on the

C

wiper with a cleaning stick.

Clean the other wipers in the same way.

This printer has the following cleaning points. Although
numbers may differ from the following illustrations,
make sure you clean everything.

❏ Wiper (x2)

❏ Cap (x10)

❏ Wiper cleaner (x2)

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

U “Precautions Regarding Maintenance” on page 29

Cleaning a wiper (rubber part) (daily)

Instead of following this procedure, clean the entire
wiper and attachment point once every two weeks.

U “Cleaning the Entire Wiper and Attachment Point

(Once Every Two Weeks)” on page 37

Next, proceed to the cap cleaning procedure.

Cleaning caps (daily)

Clean both.

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Important:

c

Do not push strongly against the edges or the
surrounding area of the cap, or touch the inner side
of the cap with a cleaning stick or tweezers. The part
maybe deformed, and it may no longer be possible
to perform capping correctly.

Hold the cleaning stick in a perpendicular

C

orientation, and wipe the outer areas of all the
caps.

Clean the other caps in the same way.

If ink adheres as a film to the guide section in
front of and behind the caps, and lint adheres to
the inside of the cap, see the next section.

Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner.

A

U “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 30

Hold the cleaning stick flat and wipe the edges of

B

all the caps.

If nothing adheres to the caps, proceed to the
following section.

U “Cleaning the wiper cleaner (daily)” on

page 35

Cleaning Around the Caps (When Dirty)

Perform the following procedures depending on the
amount of dirt. When you have finished, proceed to the
cleaning process of the wiper cleaner.

U “Cleaning the wiper cleaner (daily)” on page 35

When ink adheres to the guide section

Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner.

A

U “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 30

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Apply ink cleaner to the guide section, and then

B

wipe it down.

When a film of ink adheres to the guide section

If a film-like layer of adhered ink cannot be removed
completely using a cleaning stick, remove it using
tweezers.

When there is lint or dust in the cap

Remove using the tip of the cleaning stick or tweezers.

Cleaning the wiper cleaner (daily)

Press the Z button in the control panel and

A

confirm that the wiper has moved to the back.

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Grasp the wiper cleaner as shown and lift it from

B

the printer.

Remove lint or dust that has adhered to the

D

bottom surface of the wiper cleaner using
tweezers.

Clean the wiper rail once every two weeks.

E

If two weeks have not passed since the last time
the wiper rail was cleaned, proceed to Step 6.

U “Cleaning the Wiper Rail (Once Every Two

Weeks)” on page 39

Place the wiper cleaner face down, and check that

C

no lint or dust has attached to the rear side.

Otherwise, proceed to Step 5.

Attached ink does not present any problems,

however, if a film of ink has adhered around the

part circled in the photo below, you should

replace the wiper cleaner with a new one.

U User's Guide (PDF)

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Attach the wiper cleaner.

F

Place on the attachment point and press down

until you hear a click.

Cleaning the Entire Wiper and Attachment Point (Once Every Two Weeks)

Perform the following cleaning instead of cleaning the
wipers (rubber section).

U “Cleaning a wiper (rubber part) (daily)” on

page 33

If the use of the printer continues while ink clots remain
adhered to the bottom or an attached part of the wiper, it
will cause the adhered ink to be spread around the caps,
which results in nozzle clogs that cannot be cleared even
after repeated head cleaning.

Open the right maintenance cover.

A

Clean the other wiper cleaner in the same way.

After cleaning, close the right maintenance cover

G

and press the Z button.

The menus will close when the print head returns to its
normal position.

To continuously make prints, perform Nozzle Check.

U User's Guide (PDF)

Disposing of used ink cleaner, cleaning stick, and
clean-room wipers U “Disposal of used consumables”

on page 46

Holding the wiper by the attachment point, tilt it

B

left and lift it out.

Dampen the clean-room wiper with ink cleaner.

C

U “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 30

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Press the front and rear side of the rubber part of

D

the wiper against the clean-room wiper, then

wipe off any adhered ink clots, lint, and dust.

If the wiper part has split off or is broken, we

recommend replacing it with a new one.

U User's Guide (PDF)

Wipe off any ink that has hardened at the bottom

F

of the wiper with the cleaning stick.

Wipe off any ink that has hardened at the wiper

G

attachment point with the cleaning stick.

Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner.

E

U “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 30

When you have finished cleaning, place the

H

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

When you have finished cleaning one wiper,
return to step 3 and clean the other wipers in the
same way.

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Next, proceed to the cap cleaning procedure.

U “Cleaning caps (daily)” on page 33

Cleaning the Wiper Rail (Once Every Two Weeks)

Perform this after cleaning the wiper cleaner in step 4.

U “Cleaning the wiper cleaner (daily)” on page 35

Right and left sides

If ink adheres to the wiper rail, it may stop the wipers
from moving which prevents ink from being wiped
from the print head nozzles. As a result, nozzle clogs
cannot be cleared even after repeated head cleaning.

Important:

c

If this is cleaned more than once every two weeks, it
could cause a malfunction.

Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner.

A

U “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 30

Wipe off any ink that has become attached to the

B

top, right, and left sides of the wiper rail.

Top side

For the SC-S70600 series and SC-S50600 series,
clean the other wiper rails in the same way.

Next, go to Step 6 in Cleaning the wiper cleaner.

U “Cleaning the wiper cleaner (daily)” on page 35

Cleaning Inside the Printer (Once a week to once a month)

Lint, dust, and ink accumulate on the platen heater,
pressure rollers, and media holding plates. Ink on these
surfaces may be transferred to the media. Furthermore,
if any accumulated lint or dust is left inside the left
maintenance cover, it may adhere around the print
head.

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Caution:

!

❏ The heaters and media holding plate may be

hot; observe all necessary precautions. Failure
to observe the necessary precautions could
result in burns.

❏ Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers

when opening or closing the front cover.
Failure to observe this precaution could result
in injury.

Important:

c

When cleaning inside the printer, do not use ink
cleaner. Failure to observe this precaution could
result in damaged parts.

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Make sure the printer is turned off and the screen

A

has turned off, and then unplug the power cable

from the outlet.

Leave the printer for a minute.

B

Open the front cover.

C

Raise the media loading lever.

D

Wipe while rotating the roller sections one by

E

one.

Important:

c

Ensure the cloth does not touch the shaft
above the rollers (gray area in the illustration)
when wiping. Otherwise, grease will adhere to
the cloth. If a stained cloth touches the roller,
the roller is stained with grease.

Wipe lint, dust, and adhered ink using a brush or

F

soft cloth that has been soaked in water and
squeezed well.

Carefully remove lint and dust stuck in the
groove of the platen.

Wipe lint and dust adhered to the media holding

G

plates using a soft cloth that has been soaked in
water and squeezed well.

Important:

c

When media with glue has been used, wipe
away glue using a diluted neutral detergent. If
glue from the media adheres to the rear side of
the plates, it may result in the print head
striking during printing.

When self-adhesive media has been used, or ink
has adhered

Remove the media holding plates from the
printer and wipe stains from the front and rear
surfaces.

When stains are removed, be sure to attach the
plates to their original positions.

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Removing and attaching the media holding

plates U User's Guide (PDF)

Open the left maintenance cover and clean

H

inside.

Wipe lint and dust with a brush or soft cloth that

has been soaked in water and squeezed well.

Cleaning the Flushing Pad (When It Is Dirty)

If lint or dust adhere to the surface of the flushing pad, it
may contact the the print head and clog nozzles. Use the
following procedure for cleaning.

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

U “Precautions Regarding Maintenance” on page 29

Position the print head for maintenance

A

purposes.

U “Moving the Print Head” on page 29

After the print head moves to the left end of the

B

printer, open the right maintenance cover.

After cleaning, close the front cover and left

I

maintenance cover.

Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner.

C

Use new cleaning stick and ink cleaner.

U “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 30

Clean the top surface of the flushing pad.

D

Wipe lint and dust with the tip of a cleaning stick.

Important:

c

Do not deform the metal section of the top
surface. If they are deformed, they may
damage the print head.

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If the ink has solidified and lint and dust cannot

be removed, we recommend exchanging the

flushing pad with a new one.

U User's Guide (PDF)

Close the maintenance cover and press the Z

E

button twice.

The menus will close when the print head returns

to its normal position.

Disposing of used ink cleaner and cleaning stick

U “Disposal of used consumables” on

page 46

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Cleaning Check Sheet

Copy this page to track maintenance tasks.

When to perform Component to be cleaned Cleaned on date

Daily (at the end of every workday)

If maintenance is not performed, ink
hardens and is difficult to remove.

Once every two weeks H Wiper rail

A Around the print head

U “Cleaning Around the Print

Head (Daily)” on page 30

E - G Around caps

U “Cleaning Around the Caps

(Daily)” on page 33

U “Cleaning the wiper cleaner

(daily)” on page 35

I Entire wiper

U “Cleaning the Entire Wiper and

Attachment Point (Once Every
Two Weeks)” on page 37

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Once a week to once a month B - C Inside

U “Cleaning Inside the Printer

(Once a week to once a month)” on
page 39

When dirty D Flushing pad

U “Cleaning the Flushing Pad

(When It Is Dirty)” on page 41

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Shaking and Replacing Ink Cartridges

Shaking

As shown in the illustration, hold the cartridge
horizontally and shake it in both directions about 5 cm
15 times in 5 seconds.

For spot color inks, Orange, and Orange Plus inks, when
replacing the ink, shake them about 50 times in
15 seconds.

When replacing a cartridge, remove it from the bag and
then shake it.

If an ink cartridge is expended while printing, you can
continue printing after replacing the ink cartridge.
However, when replacing ink during a print job, you
may see a difference in color depending on the drying
conditions.

The following procedure explains how to replace an ink
cartridge and a cleaning cartridge.

Important:

c

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.

Make sure the printer is on.

A

Important:

c

Due to ink characteristics, the ink cartridges of this
printer are prone to sedimentation (components
settling to the bottom of the liquid). Shake a new ink
cartridge before installing it. After installing it in
the printer, remove and shake it periodically.

Replacement procedure

If an ink low warning is displayed, replace as soon as
possible. If one of the installed ink cartridges is
expended, printing cannot be performed.

Important:

c

If

Ink Cartridge Expended appears when using
spot color inks, replace the old ink cartridge with a
new one promptly. If the ink expended warning is
left displayed, the print head or other parts may be
damaged.

Lift the lock lever for the cartridge you intend to

B

replace.

Insert a finger into the depression on the top of

C

the cartridge and pull the cartridge straight
toward you.

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Important:

c

Removed ink cartridges may have ink around
the ink supply port, so be careful not to get any
ink on the surrounding area when removing
the cartridges.

Hold the cartridge horizontally and shake it in

D

both directions about 5 cm 15 times in 5 seconds.

For spot color inks, Orange, and Orange Plus
inks, shake them about 50 times in 15 seconds.

Match the color of the cartridge to the color of the

E

label on the printer and insert.

Important:

c

Install all ink cartridges into each slot. You
cannot print if any of the slots are empty.

DisposalU “Disposal of used consumables” on

page 46

Disposing of Waste Ink

Be sure to replace the waste ink bottle when the
following message is displayed in the control panel.

❏ Prepare empty waste ink bottle.

❏ Replace waste ink bottle and press Z.

Leave the waste ink in the waste ink bottle for disposal;
do not transfer it to another container.

Important:

c

During printing or while the printer is running the
operations shown below, do not remove the waste
ink bottle unless instructed to do so by the on-screen
instructions. Failure to observe this precaution
could cause ink to leak.

Lower the lock lever to engage the latch.

F

Repeat Steps 2 to 6 to replace other ink cartridges.

❏ Head Cleaning

❏ Head Washing

❏ Ink Refresh

❏ Pre-Storage Maint.

❏ Change Color Mode

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
and replace the waste ink bottle, the waste ink counter is
cleared automatically.

If you replace the waste ink bottle before being
prompted by a message, run the Waste Ink Counter
option in the Maintenance menu after replacement.

U User's Guide (PDF)

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Important:

c

If you replace the waste ink bottle before being
prompted by a message, always clear the waste ink
counter. Otherwise, the replacement interval for
the waste ink bottle will no longer 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 29

Remove the waste ink bottle from the waste ink

A

bottle holder.

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

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.

Press the Z button.

C

Check again to confirm that a new waste ink

D

bottle has been installed correctly. Press the Z
button to reset the waste ink counter.

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.

Di sp os al of us ed waste ink bottles U “Disposal”

on page 46

Disposal of used consumables

Disposal

Used cleaning sticks, dirty ink cleaner, waste ink bottles,
wipers, wiper cleaners, flushing pads and post-printing
media are industrial waste.

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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Consumable Replacement Check Sheet

Copy this page to track maintenance tasks.

When to perform Component to be replaced Cleaned on date

When a replacement message is displayed
on the control panel screen

Once every three months

Be sure to replace the wiper and the wiper
cleaner at the same time.

B Waste ink bottle

U “Disposing of Waste Ink” on

page 45

C Ink cartridge

U “Replacement procedure” on

page 44

D Wiper

E Wiper cleaner

U User's Guide (PDF)

F Flushing pad

U User's Guide (PDF)

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When the plates are deformed or
damaged

A Media holding plates

U User's Guide (PDF)

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Long-term Storage (Pre-storage Maintenance)

Always perform Pre-Storage Maint. if the printer will
not be used (and will be turned off) for the extended
periods shown in the following table. The standard
unused period when Pre-Storage Maint. is necessary
differs depending on the model and color mode being
used as shown in the following table.

For Pre-Storage Maint., use the number of Cleaning
cartridges separately available shown in the following
table.

SC-S70600 series (10 Color mode)

Standard unused
period

7 to 13 days

2 weeks or more All Nozzles (all colors) 10

* If the storage interval is short, you can perform Pre-Storage

Maint. for spot color ink only.

SC-S70600 series (9 Color mode)

*

Maintenance
colors

MS/WH 2

Cartri
dges

SC-S50600 series (4C Mode)

Standard unused
period

3 weeks or more All Nozzles (all colors) 8

Important:

c

❏ If you do not perform Pre-Storage Maint., the

print head could become permanently clogged.

❏ After performing Pre-Storage Maint. for spot

color ink only, you must charge spot color ink if
you want to change Pre-Storage Maint. to All
Nozzles.

Maintenance
colors

Performing Pre-storage Maintenance

Important:

c

If the amount of remaining ink or cleaning fluid is
insufficient, the function may not run. When there
is an insufficient amount remaining, have new
cartridges on hand as a precaution.

Buttons that are used in the following settings

Cartri
dges

Standard unused
period

7 to 13 days

2 weeks or more All Nozzles (all colors

* If the storage interval is short, you can perform Pre-Storage

Maint. for spot color ink only.

SC-S70600 series (8 Color mode)

Standard unused
period

2 weeks or more All Nozzles (all colors) 8

SC-S50600 series (5C Mode)

Standard unused
period

7 to 20 days

3 weeks or more All Nozzles (all colors) 10

* If the storage interval is short, you can perform Pre-Storage

Maint. for spot color ink only.

*

*

Maintenance
colors

WH 1

except for WH)

Maintenance
colors

Maintenance
colors

WH 2

Cartri
dges

9

Cartri
dges

Cartri
dges

After confirming that the printer is ready, press

A

the # button.

The Maintenance menu will be displayed.

Use the d/u buttons to select Pre-Storage

B

Maint., and press the Z button.

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Select MS/WH (SC-S70600 series: 10 Color

C

mode), WH (SC-S70600 series: 9 Color mode,
SC-S50600 series 5C Mode), or All Nozzles
depending on the storage period, and then press
Z.

Follow the on-screen instructions to replace the

D

cartridge.

See the User's Guide (PDF) for details on removing ink
cartridges that have not expended from this printer and
storing them correctly.

Restarting use of the printer

Important:

c

When restarting use of the printer, charge the
printer with ink. When charging using removed ink
cartridges, have new ink cartridges on hand as a
precaution.

Notes on applying grease

The secondary carriage rod is rod A.

Make sure you do not touch the B rod (main carriage
rod) with the grease tools during this operation. The
printer may malfunction if grease is removed from rod
B.

Switch on the power and follow the on-screen
instructions.

When first printing after restarting use, perform a
nozzle check and check that there are no clogs.

U User's Guide (PDF)

Applying Secondary Carriage Rod Grease (When a Message is Displayed)

If Apply secondary carriage rod grease. See manual. is
displayed on the screen of the control panel, grease
using the grease kit supplied with the printer.

The secondary carriage rod grease is only for rod A.

This cannot be used for rod B.

Greasing procedure

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

U “Precautions Regarding Maintenance” on page 29

Insert the tab of the new pad firmly into the

A

rectangular slot on the grease tool and fit the pad
to the tool as shown.

Turn off the printer, and open the front cover.

B

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Hold the grease tool against the secondary

C

carriage rod (rod A) so that the pad on the tool is
placed firmly against the back of the rod, and
then slide it smoothly twice from one end to the
other and back again to wipe off stains on the rod.

Using a new cleaning stick, stir the grease in the

D

container about ten times.

Wipe the tip of the cleaning stick on the edge of

E

the container to remove excess grease.

Important:

c

Failure to remove the excess could result in
falling grease dirtying the platen and media.

Using a cleaning stick, apply grease to the pad as

F

described below.

(1) Dip the tip of the cleaning stick into the

container so that it is submerged in the grease,
and then rotate 2 to 3 times to apply the
appropriate amount of grease before removing
the stick.

(2) Apply the grease to the pad at the end of the

grease tool.

Hold the grease tool against the secondary

G

carriage rod and smoothly slide it twice from one
end to the other and back again as shown in
Step 3.

Remove the stained pad, and then store the

H

grease tool with the grease.

Disposing of used pads, cleaning sticks, and
other items used to apply grease

U “Disposal of used consumables” on page 46

Storage

❏ Replace the cap to prevent foreign objects falling

into the grease.

❏ Store the container at room temperature with the

cap uppermost in a location that is not exposed to
direct sunlight.

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Information on Maintenance Items

Information on Maintenance Items

For the latest information, see the Epson Web site. (As of December, 2014)

Ink cartridges

Printer model Product Part number

SC-S70600 Ink cartridges Black T7131

*1

Cyan T7132

Magenta T7133

Yellow T7134

Light Cyan T7135

Light Magenta T7136

Light Black T7137

*2

Orange

Orange Plus

White T713A

Metallic Silver T713B

*2

T7138

T7139

SC-S70610 Ink cartridges Black T7141

Cyan T7142

Magenta T7143

Yellow T7144

Light Cyan T7145

Light Magenta T7146

Light Black T7147

*2

Orange

Orange Plus

White T714A

Metallic Silver T714B

*2

T7148

T7149

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Printer model Product Part number

SC-S70670 Ink cartridges Black T7151

Cyan T7152

Magenta T7153

Yellow T7154

Light Cyan T7155

Light Magenta T7156

Light Black T7157

*2

Orange

Orange Plus

*2

T7158

T7159

White T715A

Metallic Silver T715B

SC-S70680 Ink cartridges Black T7161

Cyan T7162

Magenta T7163

Yellow T7164

Light Cyan T7165

Light Magenta T7166

Light Black T7167

*2

Orange

Orange Plus

*2

T7168

T7169

White T716A

Metallic Silver T716B

SC-S50600 Ink cartridges Black T6871

Cyan T6872

Magenta T6873

Yellow T6874

White T713A

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Information on Maintenance Items

Printer model Product Part number

SC-S50610 Ink cartridges Black T6881

Cyan T6882

Magenta T6883

Yellow T6884

White T714A

SC-S50670 Ink cartridges Black T6891

Cyan T6892

Magenta T6893

Yellow T6894

White T715A

SC-S50680 Ink cartridges Black T6901

Cyan T6902

Magenta T6903

Yellow T6904

White T716A

*1 Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. 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 ink levels may not be displayed, and use of non-genuine ink is recorded for
possible use in service support.

*2 When switching the Orange ink type, see the "Using Orange Ink" (PDF) to perform the operations correctly. If

the operations are not performed correctly and a different type of Orange ink is installed, an error occurs and the
printer cannot be used.

UUsing Orange Ink (PDF)

Maintenance Items

Product Part number Explanation

Cleaning cartridge T6990 Use when performing Pre-Storage Maint.

Maintenance Kit T7241 Contains the cleaning sticks, gloves, wiper, wiper cleaner,

flushing pad and cleaning wiper required for printer
maintenance.

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Information on Maintenance Items

Product Part number Explanation

Secondary Carriage Rod Grease Kit
(except for SC-S70680, SC-S50680)

Secondary Carriage Rod Grease Kit
(for SC-S70680, SC-S50680)

Ink Cleaner T6993 Identical to the ink cleaner supplied with the printer.

Waste Ink Bottle T7240 Identical to the waste ink bottle supplied with the printer.

Cleaning Wiper S090012 Identical to the maintenance kit items supplied with the

Cleaning Stick S090013

Clean Room Wiper

Flushing Pad

Wiper Kit

*2

*1

*2

S210036 Identical to the grease kit supplied with the printer.

S210037

printer.

S090016

S090014

S090015 Wiper and wiper cleaner set identical to items supplied

with the printer.

*1 Not available for purchase in some countries and regions. We recommend BEMCOT M-3II by Asahi Kasei

Corporation when purchasing commercial products.

*2 Not available for purchase in some countries and regions.

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