SC-T5100
User's Guide
CMP0139-00 EN
Contents
Introduction
Notes on Manuals.......................... 5
Meaning of Symbols...................... 5
Illustrations............................ 5
Product Model Descriptions................ 5
Manual Organization..................... 5
Viewing PDF Manuals..................... 5
Printer Parts.............................. 7
Front................................. 7
Inside................................. 9
Back................................. 11
Control panel.......................... 13
Home screen operations.................. 13
Features of Printer......................... 16
Realizing High Resolution................. 16
Insistence on Ease-of-Use................. 16
Notes on Usage and Storage.................. 17
Installation space........................ 17
Notes when using the printer............... 18
Notes when not using the printer............ 18
Notes on handling ink cartridges............ 19
Notes on handling paper.................. 20
Saving Power............................. 21
Introducing the Software
Provided
Soware
......................... 22
Built-in Soware in the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
How to Use Web Cong..................... 24
How to Start........................... 24
Closing............................... 24
Function Summary...................... 24
Updating Soware or Installing Additional
Soware................................ 25
Checking Whether Updates Available and
Updating Soware....................... 25
Receiving Update Notications............. 25
Uninstalling Soware...................... 26
Windows............................. 26
Mac................................. 26
Loading and Setting the Paper
Notes on Loading the Paper.................. 27
Paper Load Position........................ 27
Loading and Removing the Roll Paper.......... 28
Loading Roll Paper...................... 28
Cutting the Roll Paper.................... 30
Removing Roll Paper..................... 32
Loading and Removing Paper in/from the Auto
Sheet Feeder............................. 34
Attaching and Removing the Stacker (for
Plain Paper)........................... 34
Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. . . . . . . 34
Removing Paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder. . . 36
Loading and Removing Cut Sheet(1 sheet)....... 37
Loading Cut Sheet(1 sheet)................ 37
Removing Cut Sheet (1 Sheet).............. 38
Setting Loaded Paper....................... 39
For Roll Paper.......................... 39
For Auto Sheet Feeder / Cut Sheet(1 sheet). . . . . 41
Optimizing Paper Settings (Media Adjust)....... 43
Notes on Making Adjustments.............. 43
Adjustment Procedure.................... 43
Printing with the Printer Driver from
Your Computer
Basic Operating Procedures (Windows)......... 46
Printing Procedure...................... 46
Canceling Printing...................... 48
Customizing the Printer Driver............. 49
Basic Operating Procedures (Mac)............. 52
Printing Procedure...................... 52
Canceling Printing...................... 55
Customizing the Printer Driver............. 55
Printing CAD Drawings.................... 57
Enlargements and Horizontal and Vertical
Banners................................ 59
Fitting Documents to the Width of the Roll
Paper................................ 60
Fitting Documents to the Output Size......... 61
Choosing a Print Size..................... 63
Printing at Non-Standard Sizes............... 64
Correct color and print..................... 68
Color Management Printing.................. 72
About Color Management................. 72
Color Management Print Settings............ 72
Setting color management with the applications. 73
Setting color management with the printer
driver................................ 75
Multi-Page Printing (N-up).................. 79
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Manual 2-Sided Printing (Windows Only)....... 80
Notes on Using 2-Sided Printing............ 80
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 80
Folded 2-Sided Printing (Windows only). . . . . . . . 82
Poster Printing (Windows Only).............. 83
Printing Multiple Documents (Layout Manager)
(Windows Only).......................... 88
Setting Procedures for Printing............. 88
Saving and Recalling Settings............... 89
Printing Using the HP-GL/2 or HP RTL
Mode from a Computer
Printer Settings........................... 91
Basic Print Settings...................... 91
HP-GL/2 Specic Print Settings............. 91
CAD Application Settings................... 92
Changing the Network Connection
Methods
Switching to Wired LAN.................... 93
Switching to Wireless LAN................... 93
Directly Connection Wirelessly (Wi-Fi Direct). . . . 94
Printing Using AirPrint
Making Enlarged Copies with an A3
or A4 Scanner
Connecting the Scanner..................... 96
Making Enlarged Copies.................... 97
Placing Documents in the Scanner............. 97
Using the Menu
Menu List............................... 99
Paper Setting menu....................... 109
Roll Paper menu....................... 109
Auto Sheet Feeder menu................. 112
Cut Sheet(1 sheet) menu................. 113
Printer Status menu....................... 114
Settings menu........................... 115
General Settings....................... 115
Maintenance.......................... 131
Printer Status/Print..................... 132
Enlarged Copy menu...................... 133
Maintenance
Clear Print Head Clogs.................... 134
Checking for Clogged Print Head, and
Cleaning............................. 134
Powerful Cleaning...................... 134
Replacing Consumables.................... 135
Handling of Used Consumables............ 135
Replacing Ink Cartridges................. 135
Maintenance Box Replacement............. 137
Replacing the Cutter.................... 138
Problem Solver
What to do When a Message is Displayed. . . . . . . 140
When a Maintenance Call/Printer Error Occurs. . 141
Troubleshooting......................... 142
You cannot print (because the printer does
not work)............................ 142
e printer sounds like it is printing, but
nothing prints......................... 144
e prints are not what you expected........ 145
Feeding or ejecting problems.............. 150
Others.............................. 152
Appendix
Options and Consumable Products............ 154
Epson Special Media.................... 154
Ink cartridges......................... 154
Others.............................. 155
Supported Media......................... 157
Epson Special Media Table................ 157
Supported Commercially Available Paper. . . . . 160
Printable area........................... 163
Roll Paper............................ 163
Cut Sheet (Auto Sheet Feeder)............. 165
Cut Sheet (1 Sheet)..................... 165
Moving or Transporting the Printer........... 166
Moving to a Dierent Location in the Same
Building............................. 166
When Transporting..................... 167
Handling if Transporting/Leaving the Printer
in an Environment of -10°C or Less......... 167
System Requirements...................... 169
Printer Driver......................... 169
Web Cong........................... 170
Specications Table....................... 171
For European users..................... 172
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Where To Get Help
Technical Support Web Site................. 174
Contacting Epson Support.................. 174
Before Contacting Epson................. 174
Help for Users in North America........... 175
Help for Users in Europe................. 175
Help for Users in Australia................ 175
Help for Users in Singapore............... 176
Help for Users in ailand................ 176
Help for Users in Vietnam................ 176
Help for Users in Indonesia............... 176
Help for Users in Hong Kong.............. 177
Help for Users in Malaysia................ 177
Help for Users in India................... 177
Help for Users in the Philippines........... 178
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Introduction
Notes on Manuals
Meaning of Symbols
Wa r ni n g :
Warnings must be followed to
avoid serious bodily injury.
Caution:
Cautions must be followed to
avoid bodily injury.
c
Important:
Important must be followed to
avoid damage to this product.
Note:
Notes contain useful or
additional information on the
operation of this product.
U
Indicates related reference
content.
Illustrations
e
illustrations may
dier
slightly from the model
you are using. Please be aware of this when using the
manuals.
Product Model Descriptions
Some models described in this manual may not be
sold in your country or region.
Manual Organization
e manuals for the product are organized as shown
below.
You can view the PDF manuals using Adobe Acrobat
Reader or Preview (Mac).
Setup Guide
(booklet)
Provides information on how
to setup the printer after
unpacking it from the box.
Make sure you read this
manual to perform operations
safely.
Operator's Guide
(booklet or PDF)
Provides selected information
on how to use the printer and
frequently used features of the
printer.
General Information
(PDF)
Provides important safety
instructions, printer
specications
and contact
details.
Online Manual
User's Guide
(this manual)
Provides overall information
and instructions on using the
printer and on solving
problems.
Administrator's
Guide (PDF)
Provides network
administrators with
information on management
and printer settings.
Viewing PDF Manuals
is section uses the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC as an
example to explain the basic operations for viewing
the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
A
Click to print the PDF manual.
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B
Each time it is clicked the bookmarks are hidden
or shown.
C
Click the title to open the relevant page.
Click [+] to open the titles lower in the hierarchy.
D
If the reference is in blue text, click the blue text to
open the relevant page.
To return to the original page, do the following.
For Windows
While pressing the Alt key, press the key.
For Mac
While pressing the command key, press the
key.
E
You can input and search for keywords, such as the
names of items you want to
conrm.
For Windows
Right click on a page in the PDF manual and select
Find in the menu that is displayed to open the
search toolbar.
For Mac
Select Find in the Edit menu to open the search
toolbar.
F
To enlarge the text in the display that is too small
to see well, click
. Click to reduce the size.
To specify a part of an illustration or screenshot to
enlarge, do the following.
For Windows
Right click on the page in the PDF manual and
select Marquee Zoom in the menu that is
displayed.
e
pointer changes to a magnifying
glass, use it to specify the range of the place you
want to enlarge.
For Mac
Click View menu - Zoom - Marquee Zoom in this
order to change the pointer to a magnifying glass.
Use the pointer as a magnifying glass to specify the
range of the place you want to enlarge.
G
Opens the previous page or next page.
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Printer Parts
Front
e illustration shows the SC-T3100 Series (24 inch model with stand).
A Control panel
U “Control panel” on page 13
B Cutter cover
Open when replacing the cutter.
U “Replacing the Cutter” on page 138
C Paper basket
Output from the printer collects in this basket, keeping the media clean and free of creases.
A dedicated stand that comes with a paper basket is provided as an option for SC-T3100N Series and
SC-T5100N Series.
U “Options and Consumable Products” on page 154
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D Casters
ere are two casters on each leg. e casters are normally kept locked once the printer is in place.
E Stacker (for plain paper)
Attach this stacker to the front of the printer in this way when continuously printing multiple sheets of plain
paper from the auto sheet feeder. e printed paper is stacked in this tray aer ejection. Remove the stacker
when using roll paper or Cut Sheet (1 sheet).
U “Attaching and Removing the Stacker (for Plain Paper)” on page 34
F B1 width paper support (SC-T5100 Series/SC-T5100N Series only)
For roll paper or cut sheet (1 sheet) equivalent to B1 width (718 to 738 mm) only, raise the B1 width paper
support before printing to prevent scung and soiling of the print surface.
U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 28
U “Loading Cut Sheet(1 sheet)” on page 37
G Edge guides
Slide these guides against the le and right edges of the paper loaded in the auto sheet feeder. It can prevent
paper from being fed skewed.
H Auto sheet feeder
is allows you to load multiple sheets of A3 to A4 cut sheet. e loaded paper is automatically fed and printed
continuously.
U “Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder” on page 34
I Cut sheet cover
Open this cover when using the auto sheet feeder or when loading a cut sheet of paper.
U “Loading Cut Sheet(1 sheet)” on page 37
When loading roll paper, open this cover and then open the roll paper cover.
To prevent dust from accumulating inside the printer, use the printer with this cover closed when not using the
auto sheet feeder and when not loading a cut sheet of paper.
J Front cover
Open this cover when replacing ink cartridges or clearing a paper jam.
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Inside
A Roll paper cover
is cover protects the loaded roll paper and prevents dust from entering inside the printer. Except when load‐
ing or removing roll paper, it should be closed when using the printer.
U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 28
B Paper slot
is is the slot through which roll paper or single sheets of cut sheet are fed during printing. Feed single sheets
one at a time.
C Ink cartridges
Install cartridges into all slots.
U “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 135
D Cartridge cover
Open when replacing ink cartridges.
E Spindle
When loading roll paper into the printer, insert this through the roll paper.
F Movable
ange
(transparent)
is xes the roll paper placed on the spindle. Attach or detach it when placing or removing roll paper on/from
the spindle.
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G Spindle holder
Place the spindle in this holder aer it is attached to the roll paper. ere is a holder on both the le and right
sides.
U “Loading Roll Paper” on page 28
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Back
A Maintenance box cover
Open the cover when replacing the Maintenance Box.
B Maintenance Box
is container is for collecting the waste ink.
U “Maintenance Box Replacement” on page 137
C AC inlet
Connect the supplied power cable here.
D LAN port
Connects the LAN cable.
E Status light (green, orange)
e color indicates the network transmission speed.
O:
Orange:
Green:
10BASE-T
100BASE-T
1000BASE-T
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F Data light (yellow)
e network connection status and data reception are indicated by a lit or ashing light.
On:
Flashing:
Connected.
Receiving data.
G OPTION port
Connect a scanner to perform enlarged copying.
U “Making Enlarged Copies with an A3 or A4 Scanner” on page 96
H USB port
Connects the USB cable.
I Ve nts
Do not block the vents.
U “Installation space” on page 17
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Control panel
A Home button
Touch this button while a menu is displayed to
return to the Home screen.
e
home button is
o
when it cannot be used during operations such as
paper feeding.
B
P light (power light)
On : e power is on.
Flashing :
e
printer is performing a process
such as starting up, powering o, data
receiving, or print head cleaning.
Please wait without performing any
operation until this light stops
ashing. Do not disconnect the power
cord.
O
:
e
power is
o.
C
P button (power button)
Turns the power on and o.
D Screen
is is a touch panel to display the printer's status,
menus, error messages, and so on. You can select
the menu items and options displayed on this
screen by gently touching (tapping) them, and
scroll the screen by moving your nger while it
remains touching the screen.
Home screen operations
Overview of Home screen operations U Operator's
Guide (booklet or PDF)
A Information display area
Displays the printer's status, error messages, and so
on.
B Roll paper information area
❏ When roll paper is loaded
Displays information on the loaded roll paper. When
Paper Remaining is set to On, the approximate
remaining amount (remaining length) is displayed.
Touching this area displays a menu to perform
operations such as setting and adjusting the roll
paper.
U “Roll Paper menu” on page 109
❏ When roll paper is not loaded
Displays "---". Touching this area displays the
procedure for loading roll paper.
C Paper Setting menu button
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Touch this button when loading, removing, setting,
or adjusting paper.
❏ See the following for more details on Roll Paper.
U “Loading and Removing the Roll Paper” on
page 28
Menu descriptions U “Roll Paper menu” on
page 109
❏ See the following for more details on Auto Sheet
Feeder.
U “Loading and Removing Paper in/from the Auto
Sheet Feeder” on page 34
Menu descriptions U “Auto Sheet Feeder menu”
on page 112
❏ See the following for more details on Cut Sheet(1
sheet).
U “Loading and Removing Cut Sheet(1 sheet)” on
page 37
Menu descriptions U “Cut Sheet(1 sheet) menu”
on page 113
D Printer Status menu button
Touch this button when you want to check the
status of consumables or details of displayed
notications.
U “Printer Status menu” on page 114
E Settings menu button
Touch this button when you want to perform
maintenance or congure the printer operation
settings, network settings, or other settings. See the
following for more details.
U “Settings menu” on page 115
F Information icon
When there are
notications,
such as consumable
remaining amount low warnings, the number of
notications is indicated by a badge at the top right
of this icon. If you touch this icon when the badge
is displayed, a list of the notications that require
your action is displayed. Touching each item
displays instructions on what to do. If you do not
perform the actions, the badge will not disappear.
G Network icon
e network connection status is indicated by an
icon as shown below.
Touching the icon allows you to switch the net‐
work connection status.
U “Changing the Network Connection Methods”
on page 93
Not connected to a wired LAN or the
wired LAN or wireless LAN not set.
Connected to a wired LAN.
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) is disabled.
Searching for SSID, IP address not set,
or signal strength is 0 or poor.
Connected to a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi).
The number of lines indicates the
signal strength. The more lines there
are, the better the signal strength.
Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) connection is
disabled.
Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) connection is
enabled.
H Consumables status icon
Estimates of the remaining amounts of ink
cartridges and the empty space in the Maintenance
Box are indicated by the length of the bars.
e
shorter a bar is, the lower the remaining amount of
ink or space.
When
is displayed, the remaining amount of
the corresponding ink cartridge or the amount of
empty space in the Maintenance Box is low.
Touching the icon displays the consumables status
screen so that you can check the ink cartridge and
Maintenance Box product numbers. is is a
shortcut button for Supply Status in the Printer
Status menu.
U “Printer Status menu” on page 114
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Note:
When you connect an Epson A3 or A4 scanner to the
printer, Enlarged Copy appears to allow you to easily
make enlarged copies.
U “Making Enlarged Copies with an A3 or A4
Scanner” on page 96
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Features of Printer
Realizing High Resolution
CAD drawings that are clear, legible,
and can even be used safely
outdoors
Newly-developed Epson UltraChrome XD2 ink
enables the printer to produce extremely detailed
drawings both in black and white and in color.
e
supplied printer driver
oers
a line drawing mode,
making it easier to optimize printing for line drawing
and, through unsurpassed reproduction of line
drawing and
ne
lines in the form of connected lines,
diagonals, and curves, ensuring the best possible
results when the printer is used for drawings.
In addition, you can even safely take your drawings
outdoors with you because they are printed using ink
with excellent water resistance.
U “Printing CAD Drawings” on page 57
Posters and displays that are vivid
and also allow for short-term
outdoor display
Posters with vivid hues can be printed simply by
selecting, for example, Poster (Photo)/Perspective in
Select Target of the supplied printer driver.
Short-term outdoor display is even supported since
ink that also has excellent light fastness is used.
Your posters will last even longer if you use lamination
processing.
e
eect
diers
depending on the paper.
Insistence on Ease-of-Use
Space-saving large-format printer
is printer is compact and lightweight compared to
previous large-format Epson printers, so you will have
no trouble nding a location to place it. e model
without a stand can even be placed on a drawing
storage cabinet or the like. See the following for
dimensions.
U
“Specications
Table” on page 171
Automatic switching between auto
sheet feeder (cut sheet) and roll
paper
is printer allows not only roll paper to be loaded but
also multiple sheets of A3 size or smaller sheet to be
loaded in the auto sheet feeder at the same time. When
you select either of these two Source settings of the
printer driver, the paper is switched automatically to
allow you to print easily.
Smooth operation while checking
the operating instructions on the
screen
In addition to having a screen design that enables
intuitive operation, this printer allows you to check
illustrated instructions of operations such as how to
load paper.
U Operator's Guide (booklet or PDF)
Printer driver that is simple and easy
to operate
Print settings can be optimized simply by choosing the
desired use or target. is spares you the trouble of
adjusting print settings individually. When you select a
Source setting, printing failures due to paper loading
mistakes are reduced because the size and type of
paper loaded in the printer are applied automatically.
In addition to checking the set conditions in an
illustration in the printer driver, you can also check a
detailed image in the preview screen before printing.
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Support for wireless LAN connection
is printer can be freely placed where desired without
considering cable routing because it can connect with
a computer via a wireless LAN to print. Of course, it
also supports a wired LAN connection.
Furthermore, even if your device is not connected to a
LAN, this printer also allows printing by directly
connecting with it using Wi-Fi Direct. From an iOS
device, you can also print easily using AirPrint.
U “Switching to Wireless LAN” on page 93
U “Directly Connection Wirelessly (Wi-Fi Direct)”
on page 94
U “Printing Using AirPrint” on page 95
Notes on Usage and
Storage
Installation space
Make sure that you secure the following space, clear of
any other objects, so that paper ejection and
consumable replacement are not obstructed.
See the
“Specications
Table“ for the external
dimensions of the printer.
U “Specications Table” on page 171
SC-T5100 Series/SC-T3100 Series
WD H
SC-T5100
Series
1318 mm 1270 mm 1063 mm
SC-T3100
Series
1020 mm 1270 mm 1063 mm
SC-T5100N Series/SC-T3100N Series
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WD H
SC-T5100N
Series
1318 mm 915 mm 380 mm
SC-T3100N
Series
1020 mm 915 mm 380 mm
*At least 130 mm of space is required at the back when
replacing the Maintenance Box.
Notes when using the printer
Note the following points when using this printer to
avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality
decline.
❏ When using the printer, observe the operating
temperature and humidity range described in the
"Specications Table".
U “Specications Table” on page 171
Even when the conditions above are met, you may
not be able to print properly if the environmental
conditions are not suitable for the paper. Be sure
to use the printer in an environment where the
paper's requirements are met. For more details,
see the documentation supplied with the paper.
Also, when operating in dry areas, air conditioned
environment, or under direct sunlight, maintain
the appropriate humidity.
❏ Do not install the printer next to heat sources or
directly in the path of air from a ventilator or air
conditioner. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in the print head nozzles drying and
clogging.
❏ e print head may not be capped (i.e., may not
move to the right-hand side) if an error occurs
and the printer is turned o without rst resolving
the error. Capping is a function for automatically
covering the print head with a cap (lid) to prevent
the print head from drying out. In this case, turn
on the power and wait a while until capping is
performed automatically.
❏ When the power is on, do not remove the power
plug or cut the power at the breaker. e print
head may not be capped properly. In this case,
turn on the power and wait a while until capping
is performed automatically.
❏ Even when printing is not performed, some of
each color of ink will be consumed by ink
cartridge replacement, print head cleaning, and
other maintenance operations needed to keep the
print head in good condition.
❏ e printer may automatically perform print head
cleaning to maintain good printing quality. Please
wait until cleaning nishes without opening any of
the covers or turning o the power.
Notes when not using the
printer
If you are not using it, note the following points when
storing the printer. If it is not stored correctly, you may
not be able to print properly the next time it is used.
❏ When storing the printer, store it at with the ink
cartridges installed. Do not place the printer tilted,
upright, or upside down.
❏ If you do not print for a long time, the print head
nozzles may become clogged. We recommend that
you print once a week to prevent the print head
from clogging.
❏
e
roller may leave an impression on paper that
is le in the printer. is can also cause wavy or
curled paper resulting in paper feeding problems
or the print head could be scratched. Remove any
paper when storing.
❏ Store the printer
aer
conrming
that the print
head has been capped (the print head is
positioned at the far right). If the print head is
le
uncapped for a long time, the print quality may
decline.
Note:
If the print head is not capped, turn the printer on,
and then turn it o.
❏ To prevent the accumulation of dust and other
foreign matter in the printer, close all covers
before placing it in storage.
If the printer will be not be used for an extended
period, protect it with an anti-static cloth or other
cover.
e print head nozzles are very small, and they
can become clogged easily if ne dust gets on the
print head, and you may not be able to print
properly.
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❏ e print head may fail if the environmental
temperature becomes -10°C or lower. If the
environmental temperature in the room or during
transport is expected to become -10°C or lower, be
sure to discharge the ink in advance.
U “Handling if Transporting/Leaving the
Printer in an Environment of -10°C or Less” on
page 167
Notes on handling ink
cartridges
Note the following points when handling ink
cartridges to maintain good print quality.
❏ e ink cartridges packaged with your printer are
partly used during initial setup. In order to
produce high quality printouts, the print head in
your printer will be fully charged with ink. is
one-o
process consumes a quantity of ink and
therefore these cartridges may print fewer pages
compared to subsequent ink cartridges.
❏ e Initial Cartridge included together with the
printer are designed for printer setup and not for
resale or later use. Aer some ink is used for
charging, the rest is available for printing. For the
initial setup, make sure to use Initial Cartridge.
❏ We recommend that ink cartridges be stored at
room temperature out of direct sunlight and used
before the expiry date printed on the packaging.
❏ To ensure good results, use all the ink in the
cartridges within 6 months of opening the
packages.
❏ Do not open the ink cartridge package until you
are ready to install it in the printer. e cartridge
is vacuum packed to maintain its reliability.
❏ Ink cartridges that have been stored at low
temperatures for an extended period should be
allowed to return to room temperature over a
period of at least three hours.
❏ Be sure to peel
o
the tape (yellow) before
installing an ink cartridge. If you attempt to
forcibly install an ink cartridge without removing
the tape, the printer may become unable to print
properly. Never peel o anything else such as the
lm or label. Ink may leak.
❏ Do not touch the IC chips on the ink cartridges.
You may not be able to print properly.
U “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 135
❏ Install the ink cartridges for all the colors. Printing
is not possible if they are not all installed.
❏ Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. e print head nozzles may dry and
printing may become no longer possible.
❏ e ink level and other data are stored in the IC
chip, allowing cartridges to be used
aer
being
removed and replaced. However, if an ink
cartridge with not much ink remaining is removed
and reinstalled, it may not be usable because some
ink is consumed to ensure the reliability of the
printer.
❏ To avoid getting dust on the ink supply port, store
a removed partially used ink cartridge with the
ink supply port downward or horizontal in the
same environment as this product. e ink supply
port has a valve in it so it does not need to be
capped.
❏ 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.
❏ To maintain the quality of the print head, this
printer stops printing before ink cartridges are
completely expended.
❏ Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled
materials, this does not
aect
printer function or
performance.
❏ Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You
may not be able to print properly.
❏ Do not drop or otherwise subject an ink cartridge
to a strong impact. Ink may leak from the
cartridge.
❏ Even when the printer is not in use, some of each
color of ink will be consumed by ink cartridge
replacement, print head cleaning, and other
maintenance operations needed to keep the print
head in good condition.
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❏ A mixture of color inks may be used to print black
depending on the paper type and print quality
settings even for black and white and grayscale
printing.
Notes on handling paper
Note the following points when handling and storing
the paper. If the paper is not in good condition, print
quality may decline.
Check the documentation supplied with each paper.
Notes on Handling
❏ Use Epson special media under normal room
conditions (temperature: 15 to 25°C, humidity: 40
to 60%).
❏ Do not fold the paper or scratch the surface of the
paper.
❏ Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper
with your bare hands. Moisture and oils from your
hands can aect print quality.
❏ Handle paper by the edges. We recommend
wearing cotton gloves.
❏ Changes in temperature and humidity may cause
paper to become wavy or curled. Check the
following points.
❏ Load the paper just before printing.
❏ Do not use wavy or curled paper.
For roll paper, cut o the wavy or curled parts
and then load it again.
For cut sheets, use new paper.
❏ Do not wet the paper.
❏ Do not throw away the paper packaging as you
can use it for storing the paper.
❏ Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight,
excessive heat, or humidity.
❏ Keep cut sheets in their original package
aer
opening, and keep them in a
at
place.
❏ Remove roll paper that is not in use from the
printer. Rewind it correctly and then store it in the
original packaging that came with the roll paper. If
you leave the roll paper in the printer for a long
time, its quality may decline.
Notes on handling printed paper
To maintain long lasting, high quality print results,
note the following points.
❏ Do not rub or scratch print outs. If they are
rubbed or scratched, the ink may peel o.
❏ Do not touch the surface of print outs. e ink
may peel o.
❏ Make sure the print outs are completely dry before
folding of stacking; otherwise, the color may
change where they touch (leaves a mark). ese
marks will disappear if they are separated
immediately and dried; however, they will remain
if not separated.
❏ If you put the print outs in an album before they
are completely dry, they may be blurred.
❏ Do not use a dryer to dry the print outs.
❏ Avoid d irect sunlight.
❏ Prevent color distortion while displaying or
storing the print outs by following the instructions
in the paper's documentation.
Note:
Typically, print outs and photos fade over time (color
distortion) due to the eects of light and various
constituents in the air. is also applies to Epson special
media. However, with the correct storage method, the
degree of color distortion can be minimized.
❏ See the documentation supplied with Epson special
media for detailed information on handling the
paper aer printing.
❏ e colors of photos, posters, and other printed
materials appear dierent under dierent lighting
conditions (light sources
*
). e colors of print outs
from this printer may also appear dierent under
dierent light sources.
* Light sources include sunlight, uorescent light,
incandescent light, and other types.
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Saving Power
e printer enters sleep mode or turns o
automatically if no operations are performed for a set
period. You can adjust the time before power
management is applied. Any increase will aect the
product's energy eciency. Please consider the
environment before making any change.
Sleep mode
e printer enters sleep mode when there are no
errors, no print jobs being received, and no control
panel or other operations performed. When the
printer enters sleep mode, the control panel's screen
turns
o
and the internal motors and other parts
switch o to consume less power.
Sleep mode is exited if a print job is received or the
screen of the control panel is touched.
e
delay before the printer enters sleep mode can be
selected from values between 1 and 210 minutes. At
default settings, the printer enters sleep mode if no
operations are performed for 15 minutes. e delay
can be changed from the Basic Settings menu.
U “General Settings - Basic Settings” on page 115
Note:
When the printer enters sleep mode, the control panel's
screen goes blank as if the power has been turned o,
but the P light remains lit.
Power O Timer
is function automatically turns the printer o if no
errors occur, no print jobs are received, and no control
panel or other operations are performed for a set
period of time.
e
default setting
diers
as follows depending on the
model.
❏ SC-T5100/SC-T5100N/SC-T5180/SC-T5180N/
SC-T3100/SC-T3100N/SC-T3180N
Set to 8h.
❏ SC-T5130/SC-T5160/SC-T5160N/SC-T3130/
SC-T3130N/SC-T3160/SC-T3160N
Set to O.
Power O Timer settings can be changed from the
Basic Settings menu.
U “General Settings - Basic Settings” on page 115
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Introducing the Software
Provided Software
e following table lists the provided soware.
e supplied soware disc contains the soware for Windows. When using a Mac or a computer without a disc
drive, download the soware from http://epson.sn and then install it.
For details on the various soware, see the online help of each soware or the Administrator's Guide (online
manual).
Note:
Convenient soware compatible with this printer is introduced on the Epson website. Please check the information from
the following link.
http://www.epson.com
Software Name Function
Printer Driver Install the printer driver to take full advantage of the functionality of this printer when
printing.
U “Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer” on page 46
EPSON Software Updater Software to check whether there is any software update information and then notify
you and install the software if an update is available. It allows you to update the
rmware and already installed software of the printer.
U “Updating Software or Installing Additional Software” on page 25
LFP Print Plug-In for Oce
(Windows Only)
Plug-in software for Microsoft Oce applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Installing this plug-in displays ribbon items in Oce applications that give quick access
to horizontal and vertical banner printing and enlarged printing.
It can be installed by selecting it in the Additional Installation screen when installing the
software. You can also install it later with EPSON Software Updater.
The supported Microsoft versions are shown below.
Oce
2003/Oce
2007/Oce
2010/Oce
2013/Oce
2016
EpsonNet Cong Software to congure the initial settings of the network or change the settings of the
network in bulk when installing or relocating Epson printers and scanners.
EpsonNet Cong is not installed automatically. Download it from the Epson website and
then install it if necessary.
http://www.epson.com
For Windows, you can install the software from the following folder on the supplied
software disc.
\\Network\EpsonNetCong
U Administrator's Guide
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Built-in Software in the Printer
e following soware comes preinstalled in the printer. Start and use it from a Web browser via the network.
Software Name Function
Web Cong The network security settings can be congured from Web Cong. This software also
has an email notication function for notifying of printer errors and other problems.
U “How to Use Web Cong” on page 24
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How to Use Web
Cong
is section describes how to start the soware and
provides a summary of its functions.
How to Start
Start the soware from a web browser on a computer
or smart device that is connected to the same network
as the printer.
A
Check the IP address of the printer.
To u ch
on the Home screen, select the
connected network, and check the IP address.
Note:
e IP address can also be checked by printing a
network connection check report. A report can be
printed by touching the following in order from
the Home screen.
Settings - General Settings - Network Settings -
Connection Check
B
Start a Web browser on a computer or smart
device connected to the printer via the network.
C
Enter the IP address of the printer in the
address bar of the Web browser and press the
Enter or Return key.
Format:
IPv4: http://IP address of printer/
IPv6: http://[IP address of printer]/
Example:
IPv4: http://192.168.100.201/
IPv6: http://[2001:db8::1000:1]/
Closing
Close the Web browser.
Function Summary
is section introduces the main functions of Web
Cong. For more details, see the Administrator's
Guide.
Main Functions
❏ Check the printer's status, such as the remaining
amount of ink.
❏ Check and update the printer's rmware version.
❏ Congure the printer's network settings and
advanced security settings, such as SSL/TLS
communication, IPsec/IP ltering, and
IEEE802.1X, which cannot be congured with the
printer alone.
❏ Edit the custom paper settings and export and
import the settings.
e custom paper settings registered in Settings -
General Settings - Printer Settings - Custom
Paper Setting of the printer can be changed as
well as exported to a le and then imported
(registered) to another printer.
is
is convenient
when you install multiple printers and want to use
common custom paper settings for them.
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Updating Software or
Installing Additional
Software
When you install the soware during setup as
described in the Setup Guide, Epson
Soware
Updater
is installed. Epson
Soware
Updater allows you to
update the rmware and already installed soware in
your computer as well as install additional soware
compatible with the printer.
Note:
e soware is updated as needed for greater
convenience and more robust functionality. We
recommend setting to receive update notications with
Epson Soware Updater and updating the soware as
soon as possible when there is a notication.
Checking Whether Updates
Available and Updating
Software
A
Check that the computer and printer are in the
following states.
❏ Computer is connected to the Internet.
❏ Printer and computer can communicate.
B
Start Epson
Soware
Updater.
❏ Windows
Display the list of all the programs and then
click Epson Soware Updater in the Epson
Soware folder.
Note:
❏ If you press the Windows key (key with
Windows logo mark) on the keyboard and
then type the soware name in the search box
of the displayed window, the soware appears
immediately.
❏ e soware can also be started by clicking
the printer icon on the Taskbar of the desktop
and then selecting Soware Update.
❏ Mac
Select Go - Applications - Epson
Soware
-
EPSON Soware Updater.
C
Select the
soware
or manuals to be updated
and then update them.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
c
Important:
Do not turn o the computer or printer
during the update.
Note:
Soware not displayed in the list cannot be
updated with Epson Soware Updater. Check the
latest versions of soware on the Epson website.
Please note that you cannot update or install
soware using Epson Soware Updater if you are
using a Windows Server OS. Download the
soware from the Epson website.
http://www.epson.com
Receiving Update Notications
Windows
A
Start Epson Soware Updater.
B
Click Auto update settings.
C
Select the interval to perform the update check
in the Interval to Check eld of the printer and
then click OK.
Mac
e soware is set by default to check and notify
whether there are updates every 30 days.
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Uninstalling Software
Windows
c
Important:
❏ You must log in as an Administrator.
❏ If the password or conrmation of an
administrator is requested, enter the password
and then continue with the operation.
A
Turn o the printer, and unplug the interface
cable.
B
Close all applications running on your
computer.
C
Go to the Control Panel and click Uninstall a
program from the Programs category.
D
Select the soware you want to remove and
then click Uninstall/Change (or Change/
Remove / Add/Remove).
You can remove the printer driver and EPSON
Status Monitor 3 by selecting EPSON
SC-XXXXX Printer Uninstall.
E
Select the printer icon, and then click OK.
F
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
When the delete conrmation message appears,
click Ye s .
Restart the computer if you are reinstalling the printer
driver.
Mac
When reinstalling or upgrading the printer driver or
other soware, follow the steps below to uninstall the
target soware rst.
Printer Driver
Use the "Uninstaller".
Downloading the Uninstaller
Download Uninstaller from the Epson website.
http://www.epson.com/
Using the Uninstaller
Follow the instructions on the Epson website.
Other Software
Drag and drop folder with the soware name from the
Applications folder into Tr a sh to delete.
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Loading and Setting
the Paper
Notes on Loading the
Paper
Caution:
Do not rub the edges of the paper with your hands.
e edges of the paper are thin and sharp and
could cause an injury.
Do not leave paper loaded in the printer
e
roller may leave an impression on paper that is
le
in the printer. In addition, the paper may become
wavy or curled due to damp, which may cause paper
feeding problems, paper jams, or soiled prints.
We recommend that you return the paper to its
original package and store it at, and take it out of the
package for use when printing.
Do not load roll paper with the right and left edges
uneven
Loading roll paper with the right and le edges
uneven may cause paper feeding problems or paper
meandering may occur during printing. Rewind the
paper to make the edges even, or use roll paper with
no problem.
Do not load curled paper
Loading curled paper may cause paper jams or soiled
prints. Flatten the paper before use by bending it in
the opposite way or use paper with no problem.
Unsupported paper
Do not use paper that is wavy, torn, cut, folded, too
thick, too thin, has a sticker axed, etc. Doing so may
cause paper jams or soiled prints. See the following for
paper supported by the printer.
U “Epson Special Media Table” on page 157
U “Supported Commercially Available Paper” on
page 160
Paper Load Position
e
position to load paper
diers
depending on the
shape and size of the paper to be loaded. See the
following for more details on the paper that can be
used with the printer.
U “Supported Media” on page 157
Roll Paper
Roll paper from 329 mm to the maximum printable
width can be loaded.
Auto Sheet Feeder
Multiple sheets of A3 to A4 paper can be loaded. e
number of sheets that can be loaded at once diers
depending on the paper. See the following for more
details.
U “Cut Sheet” on page 158
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Cut Sheet(1 sheet)
One sheet of cut paper from A4 to the maximum
printable width can be loaded.
Note:
❏ e paper slot for Roll Paper and Cut Sheet(1 sheet)
is the same. Insert either one into the paper slot.
❏ Paper can be loaded in the auto sheet feeder while
leaving roll paper loaded. You can switch to one of
the paper sources in the printer driver.
Loading and Removing
the Roll Paper
Place the roll paper on the supplied spindle and then
load the roll paper in the printer.
When replacing paper, remove the loaded paper rst.
U “Removing Roll Paper” on page 32
U “Removing Cut Sheet (1 Sheet)” on page 38
When paper is loaded in the auto sheet feeder, remove
it and then load it again aer you nish loading or
removing the roll paper. Before printing on roll paper,
remove the stacker.
U “Removing Paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder” on
page 36
U “Attaching and Removing the Stacker (for Plain
Paper)” on page 34
Loading Roll Paper
Caution:
Make sure to grip the anges of the spindle when
loading a roll paper. If you hold and load the roll
paper by gripping the other parts, your hand or
nger may get injured.
Note:
You can load the paper while viewing the loading
procedure on the screen. To view the procedure on the
screen, touch the Roll paper information area of the
Home screen.
A
Check that "Load paper." is displayed on the
Home screen and then open the cut sheet cover.
B
Release the central lock, and then open the roll
paper cover.
C
Remove the inserted spindle.
D
Pull o the transparent ange from the spindle.
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E
Place the roll paper on a
at
surface and then
insert the spindle.
With the black ange is on the right, orient the
roll paper so that the leading edge is as shown
in the gure below.
F
Push the
ange
to the roll paper until there is
no gap between the ange and roll paper.
G
Attach the transparent ange and push it until
there is no gap between the
ange
and roll
paper.
If there are gaps between the anges at both
ends and the roll paper, the paper may be fed
skewed resulting in an error.
H
Orient the paper roll so that the black
ange
of
the spindle is on the right side and then insert
the spindle shas into the cavities in the le and
right of the spindle holder.
I
Check that the leading edge of the roll paper is
not bent and then insert it into the paper slot
until you hear a beep.
c
Important:
Hold the paper edges and insert the paper
straight into the paper slot. Inserting it
skewed will cause a skew error or paper jam.
Note:
If the leading edge of the roll paper is not
horizontal or not cut cleanly, it will be cut
automatically
aer
loading completes. However, it
will not be cut if Auto Cut is set to O.
J
Close the roll paper cover and cut sheet cover.
K
On the displayed screen, set the paper type that
matches the loaded paper and set remaining
amount management if necessary.
Not setting the appropriate paper type will
cause print quality trouble. See the following for
more details on the paper types and remaining
amount settings.
U “For Roll Paper” on page 39
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c
Important:
When paper equivalent to B1 width is
loaded in SC-T5100 Series/SC-T5100N
Series
Raise the B1 width paper support as shown in
the gure only when you have loaded B1
width (718 to 738 mm) paper. If you do not
raise the B1 width paper support, the print
surface may be scued or soiled.
Leave the support lowered when printing to a
size other than equivalent to B1 width.
L
For SC-T5100 Series and SC-T3100 Series,
check that the paper basket attached to the
stand is open.
Note:
Close the paper basket before printing banners or
other documents of sizes that will not t in the
paper basket. Before the paper ejected from the
printer touches the oor, we suggest that you take
it in both hands close to the paper eject slot and
continue to lightly support it until printing is
complete.
Cutting the Roll Paper
Auto Cut
Auto Cut is set to On for the printer by default. When
On is set, the roll paper is cut automatically at the
following times.
❏ When the leading edge is detected as not
horizontal
Aer
the roll paper is loaded, the leading edge
part is cut straight.
❏ When printing of one page is nished
e
roll paper is cut before printing of the next
page starts.
If you do not want to cut each page or you want to cut
at a desired position, see the following procedure.
Cutting after Last Page Printed or at
Desired Position
Turn o auto cut in the printer driver, print, and then
cut using the Feed/Cut Paper menu of the printer
aer printing nishes.
A
Select
O
in Advanced - Roll Paper Option -
Auto Cut of the printer driver and then print.
Leave the auto cut setting of the printer on.
Note:
❏ e auto cut setting of the printer driver has
priority over that of the printer. e auto cut
setting of the printer driver is reset to the
default setting of Normal Cut when the
application closes.
❏ To turn o auto cut when HP-GL/2 mode
printing or enlarged copying, turn o the
auto cut setting of the printer. Touch the Roll
paper information area - Advanced Media
Setting - Auto Cut - O from the Home
screen. e change to the setting is saved as a
setting of the currently selected paper type.
B
Touch the Roll paper information area -
Feed/Cut Paper from the Home screen of the
printer
aer
printing
nishes.
Use the buttons displayed on the screen to cut
and feed the paper.
When cutting at the printer default cut
position (right aer the bottom margin)
Touch t h e
(Cut) button. e paper is cut
and the paper leading edge returns to the print
wait position.
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