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Operator's Guide
CMP0187-00 EN
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SC-S80600 Series/SC-S80600L Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S60600L Series/SC-S40600 Series Operator's Guide
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Contents
Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Notes on Manuals
Meaning of Symbols........................ 4
Illustrations.............................. 4
Video Manuals............................ 4
Part Names
Front Section............................. 5
Ink unit (SC-S80600L Series/SC-S60600L Series)
....................................... 6
Inside................................... 7
Back.................................... 7
Basic Operations
Notes on Loading Media..................... 8
Notes on Loading Media..................... 8
Loading media............................ 8
Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit............. 14
Attaching the Roll Core................... 14
Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Out. . . . . 17
Take-up with the Printed Side Facing In....... 18
Settings for Loaded Media................... 18
Removing the Take-up Roll.................. 20
Printing the Amount of Media Remaining. . . . . 20
Cutting Media......................... 20
Removing Media........................ 22
Maintenance
When to Perform Various Maintenance
Operations.............................. 23
Cleaning Locations and Cleaning Timing. . . . . . 23
Locations of Consumables and Replacement
Timing............................... 24
Other maintenance...................... 25
What You’ll Need......................... 26
Precautions regarding maintenance............ 26
Daily Cleaning........................... 27
Performing Regular Cleaning................ 28
Using Ink Cleaner....................... 28
Moving the Print Head................... 28
Cleaning Around the Print Head............ 29
Cleaning Around the Caps................ 30
Finishing Cleaning...................... 33
Cleaning Check Sheet...................... 34
Shaking and Replacing Ink Cartridges (SCS80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600
Series)................................. 35
Shaking.............................. 35
Replacement procedure................... 35
Shaking and Replacing Ink Supply Units (SC-
S80600L Series/SC-S60600L Series). . . . . ....... 37
Shaking.............................. 37
Replacement procedure................... 38
Disposing of Waste Ink..................... 40
Preparing and Replacement Timing.......... 40
Waste Ink Counter...................... 40
Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle............. 40
Replacing Maintenance Parts................. 42
Preparing and Replacement Timing.......... 42
Replacement Procedure................... 42
Disposal of used consumables................ 45
Disposal.............................. 45
Consumable Replacement Check Sheet......... 46
Long-term Storage (Pre-storage Maintenance). . . . 47
Pre-storage Maintenance Timing............ 47
Performing Pre-storage Maintenance. . . . . . . . . 47
Restarting use of the printer................ 48
Information on Maintenance Items
Ink cartridges............................ 49
Ink Supply Unit.......................... 52
Maintenance Items........................ 55
Handling Ink Drops and Clogged
Nozzles
Head Cleaning........................... 57
Auto Head Maintenance.................... 58
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Notes on Manuals
Access the following QR codes from a smartphone or
Notes on Manuals
tablet device.
Meaning of Symbols
Warning:
Caution:
Important:
c
Note:
U
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 related reference
content.
Access YouTube (https://youtube.com).
A
Enter "Epson Video Manuals (LFP)" in the search
B
bar at the top of the screen.
Click [Epson Video Manuals (LFP)] in the search
C
results.
Select the video you want to view from the list for
D
the model you are using.
If the subtitles are not displayed when you play the
video, click the subtitles icon shown in the image below.
Illustrations
Unless otherwise specified, the illustrations in this
manual are for the SC-S40600 Series.
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 have been uploaded to YouTube
and show you how to load media and perform
maintenance.
To view the video manuals, click [Epson Video
Manuals] from the top page of Online Manual or follow
the steps below.
Opening Online Manuals U General Information
(PDF)
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Part Names
Part Names
Front Section
The illustration shows the SC-S60600 Series.
*2
*2
O Media loading lever
P Alert lamp
Q Control panel
A Maintenance cover (left) H
B Additional print drying
system
C After heater J Cartridge check
D Tension bar K AC inlets #1/#2 R Air filters
E Roll core holders left/right L LAN port S Front cover
F Roll supports (x2) M USB port
G Waste ink bottle N Maintenance cover (right)
*1 Standard equipment on SC-S60600 Series/SC-S60600L Series. Optional equipment on SC-S40600 Series/
*2 The SC-S40600 Series only has a block on the right. Not available on SC-S80600L Series/SC-S60600L Series.
*1
SC-S80600 Series/SC-S80600L Series.
Ink cartridges
I
Lock lever
*2
lamp
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Part Names
Ink unit (SC-S80600L Series/SC-S60600L Series)
A Ink Unit D LED lamp G Ink tube
B Fixing wire E Tray H Ink tube connector
C Overturn-prevention plate F Lock switch I Connector lock levers
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Inside
The illustration shows the SC-S60600 Series.
A Media edge plates (x2) D Cutter groove G
B Platen heater E Flushing pad
C Pressure rollers F Wiper unit
*1 Only on the right for the SC-S40600 Series.
Back
Caps
*1
A Pre-heater C Roll holders left/right E Roll supports (x2)
B Drive switch D Lift lever (x2) F Handle
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Basic Operations
Notes on Loading 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 edge 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 print head striking the media.
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.
Loading media
You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.
U “Video Manuals” on page 4
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Press the P button, and then wait until Load
A
media. is displayed on the screen.
D
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.
Open the front cover, and then raise the Media
B
loading lever.
While holding the tabs of the media edge plate on
C
both sides, move the plate out of the way toward
both edges of the platen.
Move the roll holder to the set position according
E
to the roll size of the media that will be loaded.
Tighten the screw until the screw no longer turns.
F
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Firmly insert the roll core of the media onto the
G
Note:
The method of placing the roll media varies as
follows depending on how media is rolled.
Printable Side Out
I
roll holder.
Note:
If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is
less than 140 mm, the roll core will not reach the
holder when raised using the lift lever.
H
Printable Side In
Raise it with your hands, and insert the roll core
onto the roll holder.
J
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Important:
K
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.
This may cause banding in the print results.
Tighten the screw until the screw no longer turns.
M
Note:
If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is
less than 140 mm, the roll core will not reach the
holder when raised using the lift lever.
Raise it with your hands, and insert the roll core
onto the roll holder.
To ensure the roll holder is inserted into the roll
L
core sufficiently, push it twice.
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 right and left edges of the roll are not
aligned, realign them.
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Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration
N
below is fully inserted.
Confirm that the left edge of the media is within
P
the range of the label's rectangle, as shown in the
illustration below.
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 4.
Insert the media approximately 30 cm into the
O
opening, then lower the media loading lever.
Note:
If the left edge of the media is not within the black
square of the label, do steps 5 to 16 in reverse to
adjust the position of the roll holder. Do not
attempt to reposition the roll holders while they are
inserted in the media.
Q
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Hold the center of the media in one hand, and
R
pull it straight until it is aligned with the bottom
edge of the label on the after heater.
Do not pull the media with both hands. This
could cause the media to skew or move around.
If there is a difference in tension, the media
becomes loose.
From the front of the printer, raise the media
loading lever, and correct the looseness in the
media.
Once the looseness is corrected, lower the media
loading lever.
While holding the tabs of the media edge plates
U
on both sides, move the plate to the edge of the
media.
Adjust so that the edges of the media are aligned
with the center of the round holes in the media
edge plates.
S
Tap lightly on both ends of the media, and check
T
if there is a difference in tension between the left
and right sides.
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V
Important:
c
❏ Do not use the media edge plates with
media that is 0.4 mm or thicker. The
media edge 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 edge plates to the left and
right edges of the platen when they are not
in use.
❏ Do not use the media edge plates if the
sides of the printed media are smudged or
torn.
Taking-up with printed side in places the printed
surface on the inside of the roll.
You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.
U “Video Manuals” on page 4
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.
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
Attaching the Roll Core
Preparing
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.
Prepare the supplied paper tape.
We recommend this method for attaching media to the
roll core due to the following advantages.
❏ It allows you to prevent misalignment of the roll at
the left and the right edges, and to prevent the media
from moving around, which provides a stable
printing length for print jobs.
❏ Media is not wasted.
Taking-up with printed side out places the printed
surface on the outside of the roll.
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❏ Media can be easily removed from the roll core after
winding.
When the supplied paper tape runs out, 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 that are 20 to
25 mm wide and approximately 70 cm long.
B
Align the roll core holder with the right edge of
C
the media, and tighten the screw.
Loading
Keep the d button pressed until the leading edge
A
of the media reaches the center of the after heater.
Important:
c
Always press the d button to feed the media. If
the media is pulled by hand, the media may
twist during take-up.
Insert the roll core onto the right holder.
D
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Push the holder until part A shown in the
E
illustration below is fully inserted, and tighten
the screw.
Leave a 10 to 20 cm wide section in the center of
F
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.
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.
See either of the following steps 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 18.
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Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Out
Cut the paper tape approximately 70 cm in
A
length, and paste it approximately in the center of
the media using commercially available adhesive
tape.
While pulling the paper tape straight down, wrap
B
it around the roll core from front to back, and
affix it using commercially available adhesive
tape.
Flip the Auto switch to .
C
Lower the tension bar until it slightly touches the
D
paper tape.
Important:
c
Attach the paper tape to the take up roll core
with the media in a taut state. If paper tape is
attached in a loose state, the media may move
around during take-up.
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Take-up with the Printed Side Facing In
Cut the paper tape approximately 70 cm in
A
length, and paste it approximately in the center of
the media using commercially available adhesive
tape.
While pulling the paper tape straight down, wrap
B
it around the roll core from back to front, and
affix it using commercially available adhesive
tape.
Flip the Auto switch to .
C
Lower the tension bar until it slightly touches the
D
paper tape.
Important:
c
Attach the paper tape to the take up roll core
with the media in a taut state. If paper tape is
attached in a loose state, the media may move
around during take-up.
Settings for Loaded Media
When you have finished loading the media, follow the
instructions on the control panel to make settings for
the loaded media.
1. Select the media setting number
Select the media setting number to which the print
settings have been registered.
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2. Select the roll winding specifications
Select the roll type for the loaded media roll.
3. Set the media length
Set the length of the loaded media.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
Use the d/u buttons to select the media setting
A
number to which the print settings have been
registered, and then press the Z button.
Select Media
Use the d/u buttons to select the roll type that
B
matches the loaded roll, and then press the Z
button.
Roll Type
Printable Side Out
Printable Side In
OK Done
The screen where you can enter the length of the
C
loaded media is displayed.
Use the d/u buttons to choose a length between
1.0 and 100.0 m and press the Z button.
Back
Length
30.0 m
1
2
3
4
5
OK Done
If media settings have not yet been made for new
media, select an unassigned number, finish
loading the media, and then perform Easy Media
Setup.
Making Media Settings U User's Guide (Online
Manual)
Range: O,1.0 - 100.0 m
Current: 30.0 m
OK Done
Set the value when remaining amount of media is
printed on the roll.
Press the r button if you want to select OFF. If
you select OFF, the remaining amount is not
calculated.
Note:
Two functions are enabled in Remaining
Setup - ON
The following two functions give you a rough idea
of the amount of media available before printing,
making it easier to know when media requires
replacement.
❏ Showing Amount of Media Remaining
The control panel display shows the
approximate amount of media remaining
based on the length set for the media and the
amount used during printing.
O
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❏ Remaining Alert
A warning is displayed when the amount of
media remaining reaches a specified level.
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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.
Removing the Take-up Roll
Follow the steps below when replacing the media.
1. Print the remaining amount of media. (When
Media Remaining is set to ON)
2. Cut the media.
3. Remove the media.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
Confirm that the printer is ready to print.
A
Press the M button, select Media Remaining,
B
and then press the Z button.
Select Print Remaining Length and press the
C
Z button.
Printing the Amount of Media Remaining
By printing the remaining amount on the media being
removed, you can check this value the next time the
media is loaded and enter the media length. This is
useful for accurate management of the amount of media
remaining. The remaining amount cannot be printed
when Remaining Setup is set to OFF.
The following section describes how to print the
amount of media remaining.
Press the Z button to print the amount of
D
media remaining.
Cutting Media
Caution:
❏ The heaters and media edge plate may be hot;
observe all necessary precautions. Failure to
observe the necessary precautions could result
in burns.
❏ When cutting media, be careful not to cut your
fingers or hands with the cutter or other blades.
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Press the M button, select Feed To Cut Position,
A
and then press the Z button.
The trailing edge of the print is fed to the cut
position (cutter groove).
If you have printed the amount of media
remaining, press the u button to rewind the
media so that this information will remain on the
unprinted roll after the media is cut.
When using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit, raise
B
the tension bar.
Hold the cutter vertically, and then move it so
C
that the cutter blade fits closely to the side surface
of the cutter groove.
When work cannot be performed properly, such
as when your hand hits the front cover, open the
front cover, and then cut.
Important:
c
When cutting the media, make sure the media
has not risen up inside the front cover or come
free from the media edge plate before
proceeding to the next print.
Set the Auto switch to Off. Take up the cut media
D
completely by operating the Manual switch
according to how the media is rolled.
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Removing Media
Caution:
❏ If the media weighs over 20 kg, it should not be
carried by one person. When loading or
removing the media, use at least two people.
❏ 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.
To prevent the take up roll from dropping,
A
support the roll at its left end.
Loosen the left roll core holder screw and remove
B
the roll core holder from the roll.
Loosen the right roll core holder screw and
E
remove the roll core holder from the roll.
Lower the roll onto the roll support.
F
Lower the roll onto the roll support.
C
To prevent the take-up roll from dropping,
D
support the roll at its right end.
To remove media from the rear media feeding
G
unit, reverse the steps you followed to load it.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
When to Perform Various Maintenance Operations
Cleaning Locations and Cleaning Timing
If the printer continues to be used without being cleaned, nozzles clog or ink drops may occur.
* Right print head only in SC-S40600 Series.
When to perform Component to be cleaned
Before starting work every day A Platen heater and media edge plates
U “Daily Cleaning” on page 27
At least once a month B Around the Print Head
C Caps
D Flushing pad (when dirty)
U “Performing Regular Cleaning” on page 28
You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.
U “Video Manuals” on page 4
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 media being used.
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Maintenance
Other Components to Be Cleaned
If you are concerned that components are getting dirty, clean the following components.
❏ Inside the front cover
❏ Pressure rollers
Cleaning U User's Guide (Online Manual)
Locations of Consumables and Replacement Timing
When to perform Component to be replaced
When a prepare and replacement
message is displayed on the control panel
screen
When an error appears on the control
panel screen indicating ink is expended
A Air filters
B Flushing pad
C Wiper unit
U “Replacing Maintenance Parts” on page 42
DWaste Ink Bottle
U “Disposing of Waste Ink” on page 40
E Ink cartridge (SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series)
U “Replacement procedure” on page 35
F Ink Supply Unit (SC-S80600L Series/SC-S60600L Series)
U “Replacement procedure” on page 38
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Maintenance
Other maintenance
When to perform Operation
When using SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600
Series/SC-S40600 Series
❏ Once every three weeks
❏ Before the start of daily print work
(WH/MS only)
When using SC-S80600L Series/
SC-S60600L Series
❏ When LED lamp on ink unit flashes
blue (once every three weeks)
❏ Before the start of daily print work
(WH/MS only)
❏ 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)
*1
*1
Shaking ink cartridges
U “Shaking” on page 35
Shaking Ink Supply Units
U “Shaking” on page 37
Checking for clogged nozzles
Head Cleaning
U “Head Cleaning” on page 57
Pre-Storage Maint.
U “Long-term Storage (Pre-storage Maintenance)” on page 47
*2
When a greasing message is displayed on
the control panel
Applying the supplied grease to the carriage rod
*1 When 10 color mode is selected on SC-S80600 Series/SC-S80600L Series.
*2
Details U User's Guide (Online Manual)
*2
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What You’ll Need
Prepare the following items before beginning regular
cleaning and consumable replacement.
When the supplied parts have been completely used,
purchase new consumables.
Prepare dedicated parts for this printer when replacing
ink cartridges/ink supply units or performing
maintenance.
U “Information on Maintenance Items” on
page 49
If your gloves have worn out, prepare commercially
available nitrile gloves.
Protective eyewear (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.
Use when putting cleaning tools, 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.
Precautions regarding maintenance
Note the following points when cleaning and replacing
parts.
Caution:
❏ Store ink cartridges, Cleaning Cartridge, ink
cleaner, grease, and waste ink in a location out
of reach of children.
Maintenance Kit (supplied with the printer)
For general cleaning.
The following items are in the kit.
A Gloves (x12)
B Cleaning sticks (x20)
C Clean-room wipers (x100)
D Tweezers (x1)
Ink cleaner (supplied with the printer)
Use when wiping ink stains.
Usage methodU “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 28
A metal tray (supplied with the printer)
❏ During maintenance, wear protective clothing,
including protective eyewear, gloves, and a
mask.
Should ink, waste ink, ink cleaner, or grease
contact your skin or enter your eyes or mouth,
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.
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❏ 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.
❏ 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 or the caps. Ink congeals when mixed
with water or alcohol.
❏ Touch a metallic object before starting work to
discharge any static electricity.
Turn off the printer, wait until the screen display
A
disappears, and then unplug the power cable
from the electrical outlet.
Disconnect both of the power cables.
If the additional print drying system is installed,
make sure you unplug the power cable for the
additional print drying system as well.
Wait for approximately one minute after
B
unplugging the power cables.
Open the front cover.
C
Soak a soft cloth in water, wring it out
D
thoroughly, and then wipe off any ink, lint, or
dust that has adhered to the platen heater.
Make sure you remove any lint or dust that has
settled in the grooves on the platen.
Daily Cleaning
When lint, dust, or ink adheres to the platen heater or
the media edge plates, it could cause clogged nozzles or
ink drops to occur.
To maintain optimum printing quality, we recommend
cleaning before starting work every day.
Caution:
❏ The heaters and media edge 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
Do not use ink cleaner to clean inside the printer.
Otherwise, parts inside the printer could be
damaged.
Soak a soft cloth in water, wring it out
E
thoroughly, and then wipe off any lint, or dust
that has adhered to the media edge plates.
Important:
c
If you are using media with glue, soak the cloth
in a diluted detergent, wring it out thoroughly,
and then wipe the areas. If you continue
printing while glue is stuck to the rear, it may
rub against the print head.
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When using media with glue and when ink
adheres
Remove the media edge plates from the printer,
and clean the front and back of the plates.
After cleaning, re-install the plates as they were.
Removing and installing the media edge plates
U User's Guide (online manual)
Performing Regular Cleaning
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.
When the following message is displayed on the control
panel, perform regular cleaning as soon as possible.
Press # and perform Head Maintenance.
Clean the parts in the following order.
Moving the Print Head
Cleaning Around the Print Head
Cleaning Around the Caps
Using Ink Cleaner
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 45
❏ 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.
Only use ink cleaner to clean the parts indicated in the
manual. Using ink cleaner on other parts of the printer
could damage the product.
Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:
U “Precautions regarding maintenance” on page 26
Moving the Print Head
This section describes how to move to cleaning position
of the print head.
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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
Cleaning Around the Print Head
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 SC-S80600 Series/SC-S80600L Series/SC-S60600
Series/SC-S60600L Series have two print heads. Clean
around both print heads.
Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:
U “Precautions regarding maintenance” on page 26
After the print head moves to the left end of the
A
printer, open the left maintenance cover.
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.
Use the d/u buttons to select Regular Cleaning,
C
and then press the Z button.
The print head moves to the cleaning position.
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.
Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner.
B
Use new cleaning stick and ink cleaner.
U “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 28
Important:
c
❏ Rinse a cleaning stick using ink cleaner for
each step.
❏ After removing a clot of ink with a
cleaning stick, wipe off using a clean-room
wiper.
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Wipe off any adhered ink, lint, and dust from the
C
parts that are indicated by the arrows below.
Wipe off any adhered ink, lint, and dust from the
D
parts that are indicated by
Right print head only in SC-S40600 Series.
below.
U “Precautions regarding maintenance” on page 26
Cleaning Caps
Open the right maintenance cover.
A
Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner.
B
U “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 28
Hold the cleaning stick flat and wipe the edges of
C
all the caps.
The SC-S80600 Series/SC-S80600L Series/
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S60600L Series have two
blocks of caps. Clean all of the caps.
Wipe off any adhered ink, lint, and dust from the
E
parts that are indicated by
Close the left maintenance cover.
below.
F
Cleaning Around the Caps
Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:
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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
D
orientation, and wipe the outer areas of all the
caps.
Points to note when cleaning caps
Check the following points when cleaning the
caps.
❏ Has ink adhered to the guide section in front of
and behind the cap?
❏ Has a film of ink adhered to the guide section?
❏ Is there any lint attached to the inside of the
cap?
❏ Is there any lint attached to the flushing pad?
If they do not require cleaning, the procedure is
complete.
U “Finishing Cleaning” on page 33
31
If they require cleaning, see the following
sections and perform the necessary cleaning.
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When ink adheres to the guide section
Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner.
A
U “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 28
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.
If no other parts need to be cleaned, proceed to the
following section.
U “Finishing Cleaning” on page 33
If no other parts need to be cleaned, proceed to the
following section.
U “Finishing Cleaning” on page 33
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When there is lint or dust in the cap
Remove using the tip of the cleaning stick or tweezers.
If no other parts need to be cleaned, proceed to the
following section.
If no other parts need to be cleaned, proceed to the
following section.
U “Finishing Cleaning” on page 33
When there is lint attached to the flushing pad
Wipe off 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.
U “Finishing Cleaning” on page 33
Finishing Cleaning
After cleaning, close the right maintenance cover and
press the Z button.
The menus will close when the print head returns to its
normal position.
To make prints followed by the cleaning, perform
Nozzle Check.
U User's Guide (Online Manual)
Disposing of used ink cleaner, cleaning stick, and
clean-room wipers U “Disposal of used consumables”
on page 45
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Cleaning Check Sheet
Copy this page to track maintenance tasks.
* Right print head only in SC-S40600 Series.
When to perform Component to be cleaned Cleaned on date
Before starting work every day A Platen heater and media edge
plates
U “Daily Cleaning” on page 27
At least once a month B Around the Print Head
C Around caps
D Flushing pad
U “Performing Regular
Cleaning” on page 28
When dirty
*
Front cover /////
Pressure rollers / / / / /
/////
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*
Cleaning U User's Guide (Online Manual)
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Shaking and Replacing Ink Cartridges (SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/ SC-S40600 Series)
Shaking
Shaking timing and count
Important:
c
Due to ink characteristics, the ink cartridges of this
printer are prone to sedimentation (components
settling to the bottom of the liquid). If ink settles, tint
unevenness and nozzle clogs occur.
Shake a new ink cartridge before installing it. After
installing it in the printer, remove and shake it
periodically.
Shaking method
Make sure the printer is on, and then remove the
A
ink cartridge.
When replacing a cartridge, remove the new one
from the bag.
Hold the cartridge horizontally and shake it in
B
both directions about 5 cm approx. 15 times in 5
seconds.
In the case of OR, WH, or MS, shake it well
approx. 50 times in 15 seconds during
replacement only.
❏ When replacing
Remove it from the bag and then shake it.
The number of shakes depends on the ink color.
OR, WH, MS Approx. 50 times in 15
seconds
Colors other than OR,
WH, MS
❏ Before the start of daily print work (WH/MS only)
WH and MS tend to settle more than other colors.
Before the start of daily print work, remove the ink
cartridge, and then shake it the number of times
listed below.
Approx. 15 times in 5 seconds
If a cartridge has not been shaken for 24 hours or
more, the following message appears. If the message
appears, remove the ink cartridge immediately, and
then shake it.
Remove and shake (MS/)WH ink cartridge(s).
❏ Once every three weeks (each color excluding WH/
MS)
Even after installing an ink cartridge in the printer,
remove and shake it periodically.
Approx. 15 times in 5 seconds
Approx. 15 times in 5
seconds
Replacement procedure
If one of the installed ink cartridges is expended,
printing cannot be performed.
Important:
c
When the message
appears with use of WH/MS ink, replace the
cartridge with a new one immediately.
If the printer is left with the ink remaining alert
displayed, a print head or other part may be
damaged.
If an ink cartridge is expended while printing, you can
continue printing after replacing the ink cartridge. If
you continue to use ink cartridges that are running low,
you may need to replace the ink cartridge while printing.
If you replace the ink cartridge while printing, colors
may look different depending on how the ink dries. If
you want to avoid issues such as this, we recommend
replacing the cartridge before printing. You can still use
the removed ink cartridge in the future until the ink
cartridge is expended.
Ink Cartridge Expended
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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
Lift the lock lever for the cartridge you intend to
B
replace.
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 approx. 15 times in 5
seconds.
In the case of OR, WH, or MS, shake it well
approx. 50 times in 15 seconds.
Insert a finger into the depression on the top of
C
the cartridge and pull the cartridge straight
toward you.
Match the color of the cartridge to the color of the
E
label on the printer and insert.
Lower the lock lever to engage the latch.
F
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Repeat Steps 2 to 6 to replace other ink cartridges.
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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 45
Shaking and Replacing Ink Supply Units (SC-S80600L Series/ SC-S60600L Series)
Shaking
Timing and frequency of shaking
Important:
c
Due to ink characteristics, the ink supply units of
this printer are prone to sedimentation
(components settling to the bottom of the liquid). If
ink settles, tint unevenness and nozzle clogs occur.
Shake a new ink supply unit before installing it.
After installing it in the ink unit, remove and shake
it periodically.
❏ When replacing
The number of shakes depends on the ink color.
OR, WH, MS Approx. 25 times in 25
seconds
Colors other than OR,
WH, MS
❏ Before the start of daily print work (WH/MS only)
WH and MS tend to settle more than other colors.
Before the start of daily print work, remove the ink
supply units, and then shake them the number of
times listed below.
Approx. 5 times in 5 seconds
If they are not shaken for 24 hours or more, the
following message appears. If the message appears,
remove the tray immediately, and then shake it.
Remove and shake (MS/)WH ink supply unit(s).
❏ Once every three weeks (each color excluding WH/
MS)
Remove any tray whose LED lamp is flashing blue,
and then shake the tray. To maintain print quality,
do not continue using them when they are flashing
blue.
Approx. 5 times in 5
seconds
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Approx. 5 times in 5 seconds
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Shaking method
Make sure the printer is on, and then pull the tray
A
that needs to be shaken out of the ink unit.
Any ink supply unit whose LED lamp is flashing
blue needs to be shaken.
Important:
c
Place your hand on the bottom of the tray
while removing it. If you use only one hand, the
weight of the tray may cause it to fall, and be
damaged, as you remove it.
While the ink supply unit is in the tray, as shown
B
in the illustration below, carefully shake it by
tilting it up and down at about a 60 degree angle 5
times in 5 seconds.
In the case of OR, WH, or MS, shake it well
approx. 25 times in 25 seconds during
replacement only.
Important:
c
Do not forcefully shake or swing ink supply
units or trays holding an ink supply unit. Ink
could leak.
Replacement procedure
If one of the installed ink supply units is expended,
printing cannot be performed.
Important:
c
When using WH/MS ink, immediately replace the
ink supply unit with a new one if
appears.
If the printer is left with the ink remaining alert
displayed, a print head or other part may be
damaged.
If ink is expended while printing, you can continue
printing after replacing the ink supply unit. If you
continue to use an ink supply unit that is running low,
you may need to replace the ink supply unit while
printing. If you replace it while printing, colors may look
different depending on how the ink dries. If you want to
avoid issues such as this, we recommend replacing the
supply unit before printing. You can still use the
removed ink supply unit in the future until the ink
supply unit is expended.
The following procedure explains how to replace ink
supply units and cleaning ink supply unit.
Important:
c
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink
supply units. 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.
Ink Expended
A
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Pull the tray of the ink supply unit you want to
B
replace out of the ink unit.
Remove the ink supply unit from the tray.
C
Place the new ink supply unit into the tray and
D
lower the handle.
While the ink supply unit is in the tray, as shown
E
in the illustration below, carefully shake it by
tilting it up and down at about a 60 degree angle 5
times in 5 seconds.
Important:
c
Removed ink supply units may have ink
around the ink supply port, so be careful not to
get any ink on the surrounding area when
removing the ink supply units.
In the case of OR, WH, or MS, shake it well
approx. 25 times in 25 seconds.
Match the color on the label on the ink supply
F
unit with the label on the ink unit, and then fully
insert the tray.
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Move the lock switch to the left to lock it.
G
Repeat steps 2 to 7 to replace other ink supply
units.
Important:
c
Place ink supply units in all the trays, and then
insert them into the ink unit. Printing is not
possible if, for even one color, an ink supply
unit is not loaded into a tray or a tray is not
inserted into the ink unit.
DisposalU “Disposal” on page 45
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.
❏ Head Cleaning
❏ Head Washing
❏ Ink Refresh
❏ Pre-Storage Maint.
When Replace waste ink bottle and press OK. is
displayed
Replace the waste ink bottle with a new bottle
immediately.
Replacement procedure U “Replacing the Waste Ink
Bottle” on page 40
Disposing of Waste Ink
Preparing and Replacement Timing
When Prepare empty waste ink bottle. is displayed
Prepare a new waste ink bottle as soon as possible.
When you want to replace the waste ink bottle at this
stage due to night operations and so on, select 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 40
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 replace the Waste Ink Bottle when
the message “Replace waste ink bottle and press OK.”
is displayed, the counter is cleared automatically.
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)
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:
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U “Precautions regarding maintenance” on page 26
Remove the Waste Ink Bottle from the Waste Ink
A
Bottle holder.
SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/
SC-S40600 Series
SC-S80600L Series/SC-S60600L Series
41
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
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Check again to confirm that a new Waste Ink
D
Bottle has been installed correctly. Press the Z
button to clear 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.
Leave the waste ink in the Waste Ink Bottle for disposal;
do not transfer it to another container.
Disposing of used waste ink and Waste Ink Bottle U
“Disposal” on page 45
Replacing Maintenance Parts
Important:
c
Maintenance Counter
The printer tracks amounts consumed using the
maintenance counter and displays a message when
the counter reaches the warning level.
If you replace parts when the message "
Parts" is displayed, the counter is cleared
automatically.
If you need to replace the parts before the message is
displayed, select Replace Parts from the setup
menu.
U User's Guide (Online Manual)
When " Replace Parts" is displayed
Replace all parts supplied with the maintenance parts
kit. Printing cannot be performed if the parts are not
replaced.
Replace
Preparing and Replacement Timing
When "Maintenance parts are nearing end of life." is
displayed
Prepare a new maintenance parts kit as soon as possible.
When you want to replace the parts at this stage due to
night operations and so on, select Replace Parts from
the setup menu, and then replace the parts. If you
perform the replacement without selecting Replace
Parts, the maintenance parts counter will not operate
correctly.
Details on the setup menu U User's Guide (Online
Manual)
Make sure you use the maintenance parts kit for this
printer.
U “Maintenance Items” on page 55
The maintenance parts kit contains the following parts.
Make sure you replace all of the maintenance parts at the
same time.
❏ Wiper unit (x1)
❏ Flushing pad (x1)
❏ Air filters (x2)
Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:
U “Precautions regarding maintenance” on page 26
Replacement Procedure
42
When the message is displayed, press the Z
A
button.
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Maintenance
After the print head moves to the left end of the
B
printer, open the right maintenance cover.
Place your fingers in the groove on the back of the
C
wiper unit, and tilt it forward a little.
To avoid soiling your surroundings with ink,
E
wrap the used wiper unit in the packaging
supplied with the new wiper unit.
Insert the new wiper unit.
F
Place on the attachment point and press down
until you hear a click.
Grip the sides, and pull it straight up to lift it out.
D
After replacing the wiper unit, press the Z
G
button.
Lift up the tab on the flushing pad, and remove
H
it.
Place the removed flushing pad on the metal tray
so that ink does not adhere to the surroundings.
Important:
c
Leave the used flushing pad that has been
removed on the metal tray until it is disposed
of. If such a part is directly placed on the
printer, it may leave stains that may be
difficult to remove due to the characteristics of
the ink.
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Grip the air filters and lift them straight out.
L
Replace both of the air filters.
Place the removed air filters in the packaging that
M
contained the new air filters.
Insert the new air filters.
N
Insert the two hooks on the flushing pad into the
I
slots on the printer and press the tab down until
the pad clicks into place.
Check that the air filters are installed, and then
O
press the Z button.
Important:
c
Make sure you install the air filters.
If the printer is used when the air filters are not
installed, sensors may degrade due to mist
causing misalignment in print and the printer
may malfunction.
Close the maintenance cover, and then press the
P
Z button.
A confirmation message is displayed on the
Q
screen. Check the content of the message, select
Yes, and then press the Z button.
Disposing of used maintenance parts U “Disposal” on
page 45
After replacing the flushing pad, press the Z
J
button.
Remove both of the new air filters from the
K
packaging.
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Maintenance
Disposal of used consumables
Disposal
The following used parts with adhered ink are classified
as industrial waste.
❏ Cleaning stick
❏ Clean-room wiper
❏ Ink cleaner
❏ Waste ink
❏ Waste Ink Bottle
❏ Wiper unit
❏ Flushing pad
❏ Air filter
❏ Media after printing
❏ Empty ink supply unit
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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Maintenance
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
When the plates are deformed or
damaged
A Air filters
B Flushing pad
C Wiper unit
U “Replacing Maintenance Parts” on
page 42
DWaste Ink Bottle
U “Disposing of Waste Ink” on
page 40
E Ink cartridge (SC-S80600 Series/
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series)
U “Replacement procedure” on
page 35
F Ink Supply Unit (SC-S80600L Series/
SC-S60600L Series)
U “Replacement procedure” on
page 38
Media edge plates
U User's Guide (Online Manual)
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Maintenance
Long-term Storage (Pre-storage Maintenance)
Pre-storage Maintenance Timing
Always perform pre-storage maintenance if the printer
will not be used (and will be turned off) for a long time.
If you do not print for a long time and do not perform
pre-storage maintenance, turn the printer on at least
once every seven days.
Important:
c
❏ If you do not perform pre-storage maintenance,
a print head nozzle could become permanently
clogged.
When the time span is two weeks or longer, pre-storage
maintenance must be performed for all colors. For
pre-storage maintenance, use the number of cleaning
cartridges/cleaning ink supply units (CL) shown for
each model in the following table.
For 10 color mode
Interval Target color Number of CLs
7 to 13 days WH/MS SC-S80600
Series: 2
SC-S80600L
Series: 2
2 weeks or more All colors (All
Nozzles)
For 9 color mode
SC-S80600
Series: 10
SC-S80600L
Series: 10
❏ If you are using SC-S80600L Series/
SC-S60600L Series, you need to perform
pre-storage maintenance before shipping the
printer.
As shown below, the necessity of pre-storage
maintenance depends on your model.
SC-S40600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S60600L
Series
For pre-storage maintenance, use the number of
cleaning cartridges/cleaning ink supply units (CL)
shown for each model in the following table.
Interval Number of CLs
1 month or more SC-S40600 Series: 4
SC-S60600 Series: 8
SC-S60600L Series: 8
SC-S80600 Series/SC-S80600L Series
Due to the characteristics of WH/MS ink, it can be left
for about six days.
Interval Target color Number of CLs
2 weeks or more All colors (All
Nozzles)
Important:
c
If you want to perform Pre-Storage Maint. for All
Nozzles,when it was already done only for WH/MS,
switch on the power of the printer, fill the WH/MS
ink, and then perform Pre-Storage Maint. again.
SC-S80600
Series: 10
SC-S80600L
Series: 10
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.
When ink has not been used for 13 days or less, perform
pre-storage maintenance for WH/MS ink only.
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Buttons that are used in the following settings
After confirming that the printer is ready, press
A
the # button.
The Maintenance menu will be displayed.
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.
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 (Online Manual)
Use the u button to select Other maintenance,
B
and then press the Z button.
Use the d/u buttons to select Pre-Storage
C
Maint., and press the Z button.
Select All Nozzles, and then press the Z button.
D
For SC-S80600 Series/SC-S80600L Series (10
color mode), if you will not use the printer for less
than 13 days, select WH or MS, depending on
which ink is installed, and then press the Z
button.
Follow the on-screen instructions to replace the
E
cartridge.
Observe the cautions on the User's Guide (Online
Manual) when storing the printer and ink cartridges
that were removed during use.
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Information on Maintenance Items
Information on Maintenance Items
For the latest information, see the Epson Web site. (as of June, 2019)
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges/Ink Supply Unit. 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.
Ink cartridges
For SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series
Printer model Product Part number
SC-S80600 Ink cartridges Black T8901
Cyan T8902
Magenta T8903
Yellow T8904
Light Cyan T8905
Light Magenta T8906
Light Black T8907
Orange T8908
Red T8909
White T890A
Metallic Silver T890B
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Information on Maintenance Items
Printer model Product Part number
SC-S80600
(Australia and New
Zealand)
SC-S80610 Ink cartridges Black T8911
Ink cartridges Black T8331
Cyan T8332
Magenta T8333
Yellow T8334
Light Cyan T8335
Light Magenta T8336
Light Black T8337
Orange T8338
Red T8339
White T833A
Metallic Silver T833B
Cyan T8912
Magenta T8913
Yellow T8914
Light Cyan T8915
Light Magenta T8916
Light Black T8917
Orange T8918
Red T8919
White T891A
Metallic Silver T891B
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Information on Maintenance Items
Printer model Product Part number
SC-S80670 Ink cartridges Black T8921
Cyan T8922
Magenta T8923
Yellow T8924
Light Cyan T8925
Light Magenta T8926
Light Black T8927
Orange T8928
Red T8929
White T892A
Metallic Silver T892B
SC-S80680 Ink cartridges Black T8931
Cyan T8932
Magenta T8933
Yellow T8934
Light Cyan T8935
Light Magenta T8936
Light Black T8937
Orange T8938
Red T8939
White T893A
Metallic Silver T893B
SC-S40600
SC-S60600
Ink cartridges Black T8901
Cyan T8902
SC-S40600
SC-S60600
(Australia and New
Zealand)
Magenta T8903
Yellow T8904
Ink cartridges Black T8331
Cyan T8332
Magenta T8333
Yellow T8334
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Printer model Product Part number
SC-S40610
SC-S60610
SC-S40670
SC-S60670
SC-S40680
SC-S60680
Ink cartridges Black T8911
Ink cartridges Black T8921
Ink cartridges Black T8931
Ink Supply Unit
Cyan T8912
Magenta T8913
Yellow T8914
Cyan T8922
Magenta T8923
Yellow T8924
Cyan T8932
Magenta T8933
Yellow T8934
For SC-S80600L Series/SC-S60600L Series
Printer model Product Part number
SC-S80600L Ink Supply Unit Black T45L1
Cyan T45L2
Magenta T45L3
Yellow T45L4
Light Cyan T45L5
Light Magenta T45L6
Light Black T45L7
Orange T45L8
Red T45L9
White T45LA
Metallic Silver T45LB
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Information on Maintenance Items
Printer model Product Part number
SC-S80610L Ink Supply Unit Black T45N1
Cyan T45N2
Magenta T45N3
Yellow T45N4
Light Cyan T45N5
Light Magenta T45N6
Light Black T45N7
Orange T45N8
Red T45N9
White T45NA
Metallic Silver T45NB
SC-S80660L Ink Supply Unit Black T45M1
Cyan T45M2
Magenta T45M3
Yellow T45M4
Light Cyan T45M5
Light Magenta T45M6
Light Black T45M7
Orange T45M8
Red T45M9
White T45MA
Metallic Silver T45MB
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Information on Maintenance Items
Printer model Product Part number
SC-S80670L Ink Supply Unit Black T45P1
Cyan T45P2
Magenta T45P3
Yellow T45P4
Light Cyan T45P5
Light Magenta T45P6
Light Black T45P7
Orange T45P8
Red T45P9
White T45PA
Metallic Silver T45PB
SC-S80680L Ink Supply Unit Black T45Q1
Cyan T45Q2
Magenta T45Q3
Yellow T45Q4
Light Cyan T45Q5
Light Magenta T45Q6
Light Black T45Q7
Orange T45Q8
Red T45Q9
White T45QA
Metallic Silver T45QB
SC-S60600L Ink Supply Unit Black T45L1
Cyan T45L2
Magenta T45L3
Yellow T45L4
SC-S60610L Ink Supply Unit Black T45N1
Cyan T45N2
Magenta T45N3
Yellow T45N4
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Information on Maintenance Items
Printer model Product Part number
SC-S60660L Ink Supply Unit Black T45M1
Cyan T45M2
Magenta T45M3
Yellow T45M4
SC-S60670L Ink Supply Unit Black T45P1
Cyan T45P2
Magenta T45P3
Yellow T45P4
SC-S60680L Ink Supply Unit Black T45Q1
Cyan T45Q2
Magenta T45Q3
Yellow T45Q4
Maintenance Items
For SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series
Product Part number Explanation
Cleaning cartridge T6960 Use when performing Pre-Storage Maint..
Cleaning cartridge
(Australia and New Zealand)
Maintenance Parts Kit
(except for SC-S40680/SC-S60680/
SC-S80680)
Maintenance Parts Kit
(for SC-S40680/SC-S60680/
SC-S80680)
T8330
C13S210044 The following consumable items are included in one
maintenance set.
❏ Wiper unit (x1)
C13S210045
❏ Flushing pad (x1)
❏ Air filters (x2)
❏ Gloves (x2)
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 Stick C13S090013 Identical to the Maintenance Kit items supplied with the
printer.
Clean Room Wiper
*1
C13S090016
*1 Not available for purchase in some countries and regions. We recommend BEMCOT M-3II by Asahi Kasei
Corporation when purchasing commercial products.
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Information on Maintenance Items
For SC-S80600L Series/SC-S60600L Series
Product Part number Explanation
Cleaning Ink Supply Unit
(except for SC-S80660L/
SC-S60660L)
Cleaning Ink Supply Unit
(for SC-S80660L/SC-S60660L)
Maintenance Parts Kit
(except for SC-S80680L/
SC-S60680L)
Maintenance Parts Kit
(for SC-S80680L/SC-S60680L)
Ink Cleaner T6993 Identical to the ink cleaner supplied with the printer.
Waste Ink Bottle
(except for SC-S80680L/
SC-S60680L)
Waste Ink Bottle
(for SC-S80680L/SC-S60680L)
Cleaning Stick C13S090013 Identical to the Maintenance Kit items supplied with the
Clean Room Wiper
*1
T44A5 Use when performing Pre-Storage Maint..
T44A6
C13S210093 The following consumable items are included in one
maintenance set.
❏ Wiper unit (x1)
C13S210094
C13S210071 Identical to the Waste Ink Bottle supplied with the printer.
C13S210072
C13S090016
❏ Flushing pad (x1)
❏ Air filters (x2)
❏ Gloves (x2)
printer.
*1 Not available for purchase in some countries and regions. We recommend BEMCOT M-3II by Asahi Kasei
Corporation when purchasing commercial products.
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Handling Ink Drops and Clogged Nozzles
Handling Ink Drops
and Clogged Nozzles
Problem
Try the solutions below if any of the following occurs in
the print results.
Ink drops
Nozzles are clogged
Head Cleaning
There are three levels of head cleaning available:
Cleaning (Light), Cleaning (Medium), and Cleaning
(Heavy).
Perform Cleaning (Light) first. After cleaning, print a
check pattern and if there are still faint or missing
segments, perform Cleaning (Medium). If this still does
not solve the problem, perform Cleaning (Heavy).
Buttons that are used in the following settings
Solution
Perform the following sequence until the print results
have improved.
1. Perform head cleaning
U “Head Cleaning” on page 57
2. Perform auto head maintenance
U “Auto Head Maintenance” on page 58
3. Perform regular cleaning
U “Performing Regular Cleaning” on page 28
After confirming that the printer is ready, press
A
the # button.
The Maintenance menu will be displayed.
Use the d/u buttons to select Cleaning and press
B
the Z button.
Select a cleaning level, and then press the Z
C
button.
Select Cleaning (Light) first.
Next, select Cleaning (Medium).
And finally, select Cleaning (Heavy).
Select the cleaning method you want to use for
D
each row of nozzles.
When Cleaning (Light) is selected, only All
Nozzles is available.
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All Nozzles
Select this if there are any faint or missing
segments in all of the printed check patterns.
After making your selections, proceed to Step 6.
Head1/Head2
Only displayed for SC-S80600 Series/
SC-S80600L Series/SC-S60600 Series/
SC-S60600L Series.
Select this if there are faint or missing segments
in only one of the print heads. After making your
selections, proceed to Step 6.
Selected Nozzles
Select this if there are faint or missing segments
in only some of the numbered patterns (nozzle
arrays) in the check pattern. You can select
multiple nozzle arrays.
Choose the nozzle arrays to be cleaned.
E
(1)
Use the d/u buttons to choose the nozzle
arrays with faint or missing segments in the
nozzle check pattern, and then press the Z
button.
(2) After selecting the arrays you want to clean,
select Execute With Selection, and then
press the Z button.
Cut the media as necessary, and then check the
I
printed patterns.
No faint or missing segments
Continue with normal operations.
Faint or missing segments
Return to Step 1, and go to the next level of head
cleaning.
If nozzles are still clogged even after
performing Cleaning (Heavy)
The areas around the print heads may be soiled.
Perform Auto Head Maintenance in the
following section.
Auto Head Maintenance
Perform Auto Head Maintenance if ink drops or
clogged nozzles remain even after performing head
cleaning.
Important:
c
Do not perform auto head maintenance repeatedly
in one day. Using this feature too frequently could
damage the print heads.
Head cleaning starts.
F
A confirmation message is displayed when
cleaning is complete.
To print a check pattern and check the status of
G
the clog, use the d/u buttons to select Nozzle
Check, and then press the Z button.
When printing a check pattern in the margin of
media on which a check pattern has already been
printed, press the u button to move the print
start position to the pressure rollers position.
Select the desired print position, and then press
H
the Z button.
Select Print At Center or Print At Left to print in
a side margin where a check pattern has already
been printed. The displayed content changes
depending on the width of the loaded media.
Press the Z button to print a check pattern.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
After confirming that the printer is ready, press
A
the # button.
The Maintenance menu will be displayed.
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Handling Ink Drops and Clogged Nozzles
Use the d/u buttons to select Head
B
Maintenance and press the Z button.
Check that Auto Head Maintenance is
C
highlighted, and then press the Z button.
Press the Z button.
D
Auto Head Maintenance starts.
When Auto Head Maintenance is complete, the
setup menu closes.
If ink drops or clogged nozzles remain even after
performing Auto Head Maintenance, clean around the
print heads and the caps.
U “Performing Regular Cleaning” on page 28
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