Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 User Manual [ru]

User’s Guide

NPD3289-00

EPSON Stylus Pro GS6000 User’s Guide

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Contents

Copyrights and Trademarks

Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Special caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Handling waste ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Choosing a place for the printer . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Setting up the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Handling ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Transporting printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Introduction

Printer Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Front section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Rear section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

The Control Panel

Buttons, Lights, and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the Menu mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Menu list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Details of Menu mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Maintenance Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Maintenance mode list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Making the Custom Paper Type Setting. . . . . . .28

Using the Printer Software

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

EPSON Network Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

EPSON LFP Remote Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

EpsonNet Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

EpsonNet Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Uninstalling the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Uninstalling the communication driver . . . . .31

Uninstalling EPSON LFP Remote Panel. . . . .31

Handling Paper

Using Roll Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Loading roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Note for fixing roll paper holders . . . . . . . . . .34

Setting roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Setting paper type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Replacing Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Paper type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Cautions on handling paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Precautions on storing paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Paper size / Printable area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Head height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Installing paper holder plates . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Ejecting Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Cutting roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Using Auto Take-Up Reel Unit . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Adjust Printing

Print head alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Aligning the print head using

EPSON LFP Remote Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Aligning the print head using

the control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Adjusting Paper Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

How to adjust paper feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

How to fix the paper firmly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Options and Consumable Products

Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Recommended paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Cleaning cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Carrying bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Maintenance kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Ink cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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Contents

Maintenance and Move or Transportation

Where to Set up the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Instructions for placing the printer . . . . . . . . .53

Maintenance Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Details of kit contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Metallic Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Ink Cleaner (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Disposal of Waste Inks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Replacing Ink Cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

When ink needs to be replaced/When ink

gets low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Confirming the ink cartridge remaining . . . .56

About ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Replacing ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Replacing Flushing Pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Cleaning the cleaning wiper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Cleaning around the print head. . . . . . . . . . . .62

Adjusting the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Nozzle check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Head cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Head washing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Automatic maintenance function . . . . . . . . . .67

Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Cleaning outside of the printer . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Cleaning inside of the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Keeping the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

If you do not used the printer for a long time70

Protecting the print head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Moving or Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . .70

Moving the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Transporting the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Where To Get Help

Technical Support Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Before Contacting Epson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Help for Users in North America . . . . . . . . . .83

Help for Users in Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Help for Users in Australia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Help for Users in Singapore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Help for Users in Thailand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Help for Users in Vietnam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Help for Users in Indonesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Help for Users in Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Help for Users in Malaysia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Help for Users in India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Help for Users in the Philippines . . . . . . . . . .87

Product Information

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Connection requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Standards and Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Index

Problem Solver

Error Messages on the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

When the maintenance request error occurs .75

When the service call error occurs. . . . . . . . . .75

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Cannot print at all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Paper-related troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Printing-related troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .79

The paper is jammed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

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Safety Instructions

❏ When not using the printer for a long period

(one week or more), perform head cleaning once a week. If head cleaning is not performed, the print head may get clogged. Doing so will preserve print quality.

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions before using the printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

See “Head cleaning” on page 66

❏ Clean the cleaning wiper once a month, or

when blurs or gaps appear on printed paper after head cleaning.

See “Cleaning the cleaning wiper” on page

❏ Clean around the print head when foreign

objects, such as dust or ink causing omitted dots or ink drops are attached around the print head.

See “Cleaning around the print head” on

page 62

❏ Do not touch the steel belt; otherwise, you

may be injured.

Notes

contain important information and useful tips on the operation of the printer.

Special caution

There are some special cautions to be followed for using the printer. Observe the following to maintain the printer and your safety.

❏ Avoid places subject to a direct wind from a

fan or air conditioner. A wind may dry the ink in the head nozzles causing clogging that affects ink jetting, and you will not be able to obtain satisfactory printing results.

❏ Do not touch the paper guide during printing.

It is hot and may cause a burn.

❏ Do not touch the paper feed slot, platen or

paper guide while heaters are operating. They are hot and may cause a burn.

❏ Do not bend or pull the waste ink drain tube.

The ink may leak and damage the printer.

❏ Handle ink with care. See the following

section for the instructions.

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Safety Instructions

Handling waste ink

Observe the following when handling the waste ink:

❏ Before using this product, please be sure to

read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). You can download it at your local Epson Web site.

❏ The waste ink from the printer is industrial

waste. Proper waste ink disposal in compliance with the industrial waste disposal laws and ordinances of your local government is required. Consign disposal of waste inks to an industrial waste disposer. At this point, please provide the Waste Ink Data Sheet to the industrial waste disposer. You can download it at your local Epson Web site.

❏ The workplace should be free from open

flame and well ventilated.

❏ Please handle the ink with care to avoid

having the ink come into contact with your skin, eyes, and clothing, also to avoid accidental ingestion. Be careful not to inhale the vapors.

Emergency Measures

❏ If ink sticks to your skin, wash well with

plenty of soapy water. Consult your doctor if your skin feels irritated or is discolored.

❏ If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately

with plenty of tap water and see a doctor as soon as possible.

❏ If accidentally swallowed, do not vomit.

Consult a doctor as soon as possible.

❏ If you inhaled the vapor, move to clean air

and consult a doctor if you feel dizzy or nauseous.

❏ If breathing has stopped, perform artificial

respiration immediately, and call for emergency medical service.

❏ If spilled from the container, remove heat

sources, sparks and flame first, then wipe up with a cloth. Used cloths containing ink should be soaked in water until disposal.

Choosing a place for the printer

❏ Please wear a protective mask, eyewear,

gloves, long sleeves and long trousers to avoid contact with the ink during the operation.

❏ Work clothes that become soiled with the ink

should be thoroughly cleaned.

❏ Please wash your hands and gargle well after

disposing of the ink.

❏ Do not bring food near the waste ink.

❏ Please store out of reach of children.

Observe the following when choosing a place for the printer:

❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that

extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.

❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in

temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, heat sources, or air conditioner.

❏ Avoid places subject to dust, shocks, or

vibrations.

❏ Leave enough room around the printer to

allow for sufficient ventilation.

❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the

power plug can be easily unplugged.

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Safety Instructions

Setting up the printer

Observe the following when setting up the printer:

❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings

in the printer.

❏ Use only the type of power source indicated

on the printer’s label.

❏ Use only the power cord that comes with the

printer. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock.

❏ When connecting the printer to a computer or

other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable.

❏ This device has two power systems. There is a

risk of electric shock unless the two power cables are unplugged during the maintenance.

Using the printer

❏ The printer’s power cord is for use with the

printer only. Use with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.

❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the

relevant local safety standard.

❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as

photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.

❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall

switches or automatic timers.

❏ Keep the entire computer system away from

potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

❏ Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.

❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

Observe the following when using the printer:

❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the

printer.

❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.

❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or

touch the ink cartridges during printing.

❏ Do not use aerosol products that contain

flammable gases inside or around this product. Doing so may cause fire.

❏ Do not move the print head by hand;

otherwise, you may damage the printer.

❏ Always turn the printer off using the Power

button. When this button is pressed, the Power light flashes. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until the Power light stops flashing.

❏ Do not store combustible materials on the

platen while performing the heater operation. It could lead to fire.

The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the casing damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the

building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for the printer.

❏ Do not spill flammable liquid over the platen.

This could lead to fire.

❏ Do not operate the paper lever during initial

operation. The print head portion may touch the pressurizing roller portion, and cause a malfunction.

❏ Do not drop waste ink when replacing the

flushing pad. If waste ink comes into contact with the grid roller, the surface of the grid roller will be damaged, and the media feed function may be affected.

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Safety Instructions

Handling ink cartridges

Observe the following when handling the ink cartridges:

❏ The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a

variety of cartridge related-information such as the ink cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely.

❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of

children. Do not allow children to drink from or handle the cartridges.

❏ Shake an ink cartridge horizontally well

(about 5 seconds) before installing it for best results.

Caution:

Do not shake cartridges (that have been installed previously) with too much force.

❏ Be careful when you handle used ink

cartridges, as there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

❏ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use,

protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust, and store it in the same environment as the printer. A valve in the ink supply port makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain items that come into contact with this area of the cartridge. Do not touch the ink supply port or the surrounding area.

Transporting printer

❏ When transporting the printer, consult your

Epson dealer.

❏ Use the ink cartridge before the date printed

on its package.

❏ Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill

them. This could damage the print head.

❏ After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a

cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.

❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of

the cartridge. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.

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Introduction

Printer Parts

Front section

Introduction

e. Maintenance cover

Prevents the user from touching the inner mechanical section. Open and close the cover when cleaning the cleaning wiper or when cleaning around the print head. It is normally closed.

f. Paper lever

Set or release the paper. Lower the lever to fix the paper. Lower the lever more to fix the paper firmly. Raise the lever to release the paper.

g. Ink drain tank

Collects waste ink discharged from the printer.

h. Stand

Use the stand when installing the printer on a level floor.

a. Front cover

Prevents a user from coming in contact with the driving mechanism during the printer operation. Open the front cover when you set paper or remove jammed paper.

b. Paper holder plate

Installed inside of the front cover. By attaching paper holder plates to both sides of the paper, it is possible to prevent warpage.

e f

h i

i. Adjuster

Use the adjuster to fix the Stand.

j. AC inlet

Plug the power cords.

k. Auto Take-Up Reel Unit

Use the Auto Take-Up Reel Unit to roll up your prints.

l. Paper guide

Use the paper guide for feeding paper smoothly when the paper is set or printed. The heater (After Heater) to dry ink is installed inside.

m. Platen

Installed inside of the front cover. The heater (Platen Heater) to dry ink is installed.

n. Pressurizing rollers

Installed inside of the front cover. Press and hold the paper when printing.

c. Active indicator

Flashes when an error has occurred. See the error message on the LCD panel to solve the problem.

d. Control panel

The control panel consists of buttons, lights, and a liquid crystal display (LCD). Operation condition setting, printer display and various function settings are performed.

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Rear section

d e

a. Paper feed slot

Insert the paper from this slot.

b. Ink cartridge compartment

Insert the ink cartridges.

c. Roll paper holders

Set the roll paper to the roll paper holders, which include flanges where roll paper is attached and the levers that fix the roll paper holders.

d. Network interface connector

Connects the printer to the network with a network interface cable.

Features

EPSON Stylus Pro GS6000 is a wide-format color Eco-Solvent ink jet printer that supports 64-inch roll paper.

The features of this printer are described below.

High-speed output

The new type print head achieves high-speed output. It is compatible with paper up to 1,625 mm in width.

Wide variety of compatible paper

The head is adjustable to two levels of height and compatible with paper up to 1.3 mm in thickness.

Vibrant color reproduction

Eight colors of ink are used for printing in order to reproduce sharp and vivid colors. This printer uses 950 ml large-capacity ink cartridges. Use of variable dots can improve color reproduction.

Multi-heater

Heaters are installed at three locations (pre, platen, after) allowing solvent ink to fix better on paper and dry quickly.

Auto Take-Up Reel Unit

This automatically takes up printed paper, keeping it clean and free of creases. It is also convenient for storage and transportation.

e. USB interface connector

Connects the computer and printer with a USB interface cable.

f. Waste ink valve

Open and close when discharging the waste ink from the ink drain tank. It is normally closed.

g. Paper guide

Use the paper guide for feeding paper smoothly when the paper is set or printed. The heater (Pre Heater) to warm paper is installed.

Large-capacity (950 ml) ink cartridge

Epson provides the large-capacity (950 ml) ink cartridges for this printer that realize the high productivity required for professional work.

High speed USB 2.0 / Gigabit Ethernet

You can connect to a high-speed network (such as USB 2.0 or Ethernet 100/1000) and that improves the file transfer speed.

Active indicator

The Active indicator flashes when an error has occurred during operation. Since the indicator is big, you can easily check the operational status of the printer at a distance.

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The Control Panel

Buttons, Lights, and Messages

You can check the ink remaining and printer status on the control panel.

d. Enter button

Sets the selected parameter in the selected item in the Menu mode. Executes the item if the selected item is for execution only.

e. Paper Feed button /

❏ Feeds the roll paper in the forward or

reverse direction.

Note:

When AUTO TAKE-UP REEL is ON in the Menu mode, the roll paper cannot be fed in the reverse

direction.

Buttons

a b

a. Power button

Turns the printer on or off.

b. Pause/Reset button /

❏ Stops printing temporarily, or restarts

printing if pressed when the printer is in the pause mode.

❏ Clears print data in the printer memory if

pressed and held for 3 seconds.

❏ The printer returns to the READY state when

this button is pressed in the Menu mode.

❏ Changes the parameter in the forward or

reverse order when selecting a desired parameter in the Menu mode.

❏ The numeric value is decreased or

increased during numerical input.

f. Menu button

❏ Enters the Menu mode when pressed in the

READY state.

See “Menu Mode” on page 14

❏ Enters the Printer Status menu if pressed

during printing.

See “PRINTER STATUS” on page 25

❏ When pressed in the Menu mode, a desired

menu can be selected.

❏ Performs Cleaning (Light) to clean the print

heads if pressed and held for 3 seconds.

g. Low Heat button

Decreases the preset temperature of the heater. You can also change the preset temperature while printing.

c. Heater button

❏ Selects a heater type. From the right, Pre

Heater, Platen Heater, and After Heater are displayed on the LCD panel. Select a heater type, and then press the High Heat button or Low Heat button to change the preset temperature.

❏ Returns to the previous level when pressed in

the Menu mode.

h. High Heat button

Increases the preset temperature of the heater. You can also change the preset temperature while printing.

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Lights

aPower

light

b Pause light On The printer is in the

On The printer is on.

Flashing The printer is:

- analyzing the data

- printing

- cleaning

- in process of turning off

Off The printer is off.

Menu mode. The printer is in the pause mode.

Off The printer is ready to

print data.

eLow Heat

light

f High Heat

light

The status or the meaning is shown by combination of the light. See below for the detail.

When the printer is READY

High Heat Low Heat Status

On On Three of the heaters

Flashing Off One or more of the

Flashing Flashing A heater error has

Off Off Heaters are off.

When selecting a Heater for setting the temperature

High Heat Low Heat Meaning

On On Possible to change to

have reached preset temperature.

heater is trying to reach the preset temperature.

occurred.

higher or lower temperature than the current setting.

cPaper

Check light

dInk Check

light

On No paper is loaded in

the printer. The paper lever is releasing.

Flashing Paper is jammed.

Paper is not loaded straight. Paper is nearly ended. The maintenance call has occurred.

Off The printer is ready to

print data.

On The installed ink

cartridge is expended. The ink cartridge is not installed. The wrong ink cartridge is installed.

Flashing The installed ink

cartridge is nearly expended.

On Off Possible to change to

higher temperature than the current setting.

Off On Possible to change to

lower temperature than the current setting.

gActive

indicator

Flashing An error has been

occurred.

Off The printer has no

error.

Off The printer is ready

for print data.

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Display

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❏ Ink remaining

Icon Description

a b

a. Messages

Displays the printer status, operation, and error messages.

See “Error Messages on the LCD Panel” on

page 72

See “Details of Menu mode” on page 19

b. Paper Type

When you select paper type (1 to 30) in the Paper Setup menu, the number you selected appears.

See “Making the Custom Paper Type Setting”

on page 28.

c. Ink cartridge status icon

Displays the remaining amount of ink in each cartridge.

There is enough ink remaining.

We recommend you prepare a new ink cartridge.

Prepare a new ink cartridge. (flashing) This icon indicates the yellow tank.

The ink is expended so you cannot print. Replace the ink cartridge with a new one. This icon indicates the yellow tank.

Cartridge error or no cartridge.

d. Platen Gap icon

Displays the Platen Gap setting that is read by the sensor.

❏ Ink cartridge

Number Ink color

1 Orange (OR)

2 Green (GR)

3 Light Magenta (LM)

4Light Cyan (LC)

5Black (BK)

6 Yellow (Y)

7Magenta (M)

8Cyan (C)

Icon Explanation

High

Low

e. Heater icon

Displays the preset temperature and the current temperature of the Pre Heater, Platen Heater, and After Heater.

Icon Explanation

The preset temperature is indicated by the graduation and the numerical value.

The current temperature is indicated by the thermometer icon.

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Menu Mode

The Menu mode enables you to make printer settings similar to those you would normally make in the software, as well as other additional settings, directly through the control panel. The control panel shows the printer information, and operations such as nozzle check can be performed using the control panel.

Using the Menu mode

1. Select a menu.

Example: Select PRINTER SETUP.

Press the button to enter the Menu

mode.

The first menu appears on the LCD panel.

Press the / button to select PRINTER

SETUP.

Note:

Press the button whenever you want to exit the Menu mode and return to the READY state. Press the button to return to the previous step.

Follow the steps below to use the Menu mode.

Press the button to enter the Printer

Setup menu.

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2. There are three cases depending on the items you have selected.

A. When you can select a parameter

Example: When selecting PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN in the Printer Setup menu

Press the / button to select PRINT

NOZZLE PATTERN.

Press the button to enter the Print

Nozzle Pattern item.

B. When you execute a function

Example: When selecting NOZZLE CHECK in the Test Print menu

In the Test Print menu, press the /

button to select NOZZLE CHECK.

Press the button to enter the Nozzle

Check item.

Press the / button to select a

parameter for the item. The current setting is marked with an asterisk (*).

Press the button to store the selected

parameter.

Press the button to execute the Nozzle

Check.

Press the button to return to the

previous level, or press the button to exit the Menu mode.

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C. When you want to display the printer information

Example: When selecting INK LEVEL in the Printer Status menu

In the Printer Status menu, press the

/ button to select INK LEVEL.

Press the button to enter the Ink Level item.

Confirm the remaining ink on the display.

Press the / button to display the remaining amount of each ink color.

Example: Black 84%

Press the button to return to the previous

level or press the button to exit the Menu mode.

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Menu list

Menu Item Parameter

“PRINTER SETUP” on page 19

“PAPER SETUP” on page 20

“MAINTENANCE” on page 24

SIDE MARGIN 5mm to 25mm (0.2inch to 1.00inch)

PAPER SIZE CHECK ON, OFF

PAPER SKEW CHECK ON, OFF

PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN OFF, ON: EVERY PAGE, ON: EVERY 10 PAGES

HEATING TIME OFF, 10min to 240min

FLUSH ONTO PAPER YES, NO

FLUSING FREQUENCY 1PASS to 999PASS

PAPER ORIGIN SETUP 0mm to 800mm

AUTO TAKE-UP REEL ON, OFF

HEAD FAN ON, OFF

REGULAR CLEANING OFF, 1h, 2h, 3h, 4h, 5h, 6h, 9h, 12h, 18h, 24h

INITIALIZE SETTINGS EXECUTE

PAPER TYPE STANDARD

PAPER No.1 - 30

PAPER SETUP STANDARD

PAPER No.1 - 30

CLEANING (VERY LIGHT) EXECUTE

CLEANING (LIGHT) EXECUTE

“TEST PRINT” on page 24

CLEANING (MEDIUM) EXECUTE

CLEANING (HEAVY) EXECUTE

HEAD WASHING EXECUTE

CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE EXECUTE

CLOCK SETTING MM/DD/YY HH:MM

CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT -20 - 0 - +20

NOZZLE CHECK PRINT

STATUS SHEET PRINT

NETWORK STATUS SHEET PRINT

JOB INFORMATION PRINT

CUSTOM PAPER PRINT

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“PRINTER STATUS” on page 25

“NETWORK SETUP” on page 26

VERSION T0xxxx-xx xx IBCC

PRINTABLE PAGES (ink color) nnnnnn PAGES

INK LEVEL (ink color) nn%

USAGE COUNT INK xxxxx.xml

PAPER xxxxx.xcm

CLEAR USAGE COUNT INK EXECUTE

PAPER EXECUTE

JOB HISTORY No. 0-No. 9

INK xxxxx.xml PAPER xxx.x cm2

TOTAL PRINTS nnnnnn PAGES

EDM STATUS NOT STARTED, ENABLED, DISABLED

LAST UPLOADED MM/DD/YY HH:MM GMT, (NOT UPLOADED)

NETWORK SETUP DISABLE, ENABLE

IP ADDRESS SETTING AUTO, PANEL

IP, SM, DG SETTING IP ADDRESS

000.000.000.000 - 192.168.192.168 -

255.255.255.255

SUBNET MASK

000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.000 -

255.255.255.255

DEFAULT GATEWAY

000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255

BONJOUR ON, OFF

INIT NETWORK SETTING EXECUTE

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Details of Menu mode

PRINTER SETUP

Item Parameter Explanation

SIDE MARGIN 5mm to 25mm

(0.20inch to 1.00inch)

PAPER SIZE CHECK ON You can select whether to check the paper width.

OFF

PAPER SKEW CHECK ON When you select ON, if the paper is not straight, PAPER

OFF

PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN OFF When you select ON, the printer prints the nozzle check

ON: EVERY PAGE

ON: EVERY 10 PAGES

HEATING TIME OFF You can set the length of time to preheat the heaters.

10min to 240min

You can set the margin for left and right side.

❏ ON:

Check the paper width and top edge of the paper.

❏ OFF:

Do not check the paper width and top edge of the paper. The printer continues to print even if the paper width does not match the data width, and the printer may print beyond the paper. Because this soils the inside of the printer, we recommend you select ON. This may result in a wider blank margin at the top of each page.

SKEW appears on the LCD panel and the printer stops printing. When you select OFF, a paper align error does not occur even if the printed data is out of range of the paper, and the printer continues to print.

pattern before printing each print job or the 10th sheet, depending on the setting you have set.

When more than the set time has passed after turning on the printer or after printing is finished, each heater turns off.

FLUSH ONTO PAPER YES You can set up the flushing operation while printing.

FLUSHING FREQUENCY 5PASS You can set the frequency that the print head returns to

1PASS to 999PASS

PAPER ORIGIN SETUP 0mm to 800mm You can set the beginning of printing (origin) of the

❏ YES:

Performs the flushing operation on the page margins. The printing speed improves since the number of times to return to the flushing box is decreased.

❏ NO:

Performs the flushing operation to return to the flushing box every time the print head goes and returns.

the flushing box when setting YES in the FLUSH ONTO PAPER setting. (When you select 5PASS, the print head returns to the flushing box every time the print head goes and returns five times.)

horizontal direction.

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Item Parameter Explanation

AUTO TAKE-UP REEL ON Use this setting when using the Auto Take-Up Reel Unit.

OFF

HEAD FAN OFF You can set up the head fan operation. If print blurring

REGULAR CLEANING OFF You can set the auto cleaning interval of this printer.

1h, 2h, 3h, 4h, 5h, 6h, 9h, 12h, 18h, 24h

When ON is selected, you cannot feed the roll paper in the reverse direction.

Note: When the Auto Take-Up Reel Unit is not installed, please do not set to ON. By doing so, the product will be unable to function properly.

or dot losses occur, select ON.

When more than the set time has passed since the previous print job, the print head is cleaned automatically to prevent it from clogging.

Note: The timer will be reset at the following timing:

- when turning on the printer

- when changing the interval of the auto cleaning

- when performing the cleaning manually

INITIALIZE SETTINGS EXECUTE You can return all setting values you have made in the

Printer Setup menu to their factory set value.

PAPER SETUP

Item Parameter Explanation

PAPER TYPE STANDARD You can select the paper type to print.

PAPER No.1 - 30

PAPER SETUP STANDARD When you select STANDARD, the default settings are used.

PAPER No.1 - 30

When you select a number (between 1 to 30), you can register the settings (such as Print Mode, Paper Feed Adjust, Head Alignment, Pre Heater, Platen Heater, After Heater, M/W Adjustment, Paper Suction, Drying Time, Carriage Movement, Print Multiple Layer) or to recall these settings you have made. The number you select here is displayed on the LCD panel.

See “Details of PAPER SETUP” on page 21

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Details of PAPER SETUP

After you have selected the paper number, make the following settings.

To make the custom paper type settings, see the following section.

“Making the Custom Paper Type Setting” on page 28

Item Parameter Explanation

PRINT MODE MAX QUALITY You can select the print quality (print mode) according

QUALITY1

QUALITY2

QUALITY3

SPEED1

SPEED2

SPEED3

to the usage of print data or print speed.

❏ MAX QUALITY, QUALITY1, QUALITY2:

Performs high-quality printing. Use this mode when printing high quality graphic data that includes photo data. MAX QUALITY provides priority to print quality. QUALITY1 is balanced between quality and efficiency. QUALITY2 provides priority to print efficiency.

❏ QUALITY3:

Performs standard printing. Use this mode when printing graphic data.

❏ SPEED1, SPEED2, SPEED3:

Performs high-speed printing. Use this mode when printing text or graphics. SPEED1 provides priority to print quality. SPEED2 is balanced between quality and efficiency. SPEED3 provides priority to print efficiency.

PAPER FEED ADJUST LINE FEED ADJUST You can set the paper feed amount of the printable

PRINT SAMPLE PATTERN

HEAD ALIGNMENT BI-D ALL You can perform print head alignment. Check the

PRE HEATER OFF You can set the Pre Heater temperature. The Pre Heater

30°C to 50°C (86°F to 122°F)

area. If the paper feed value is too large, white horizontal micro-banding may appear. If the paper feed value is too small, dark horizontal micro-banding may appear.

See “Adjusting Paper Feed” on page 48

pattern and enter the value that has the smallest gaps.

See “Aligning the print head using the control

panel” on page 47

is located under the rear paper guide. Set up to preheat the paper before printing and insulate the temperature change in the printer section.

a. Print head, b. Pre Heater, c. Roll paper

Note: For appropriate temperatures to set to this function, see the instructions included with the paper, or contact your supplier.

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Item Parameter Explanation

PLATEN HEATER OFF You can set the Platen Heater temperature. The Platen

30°C to 50°C (86°F to 122°F)

Heater is located under the print heads. Set this menu to warm up ink and improve print quality.

a. Print head, b. Platen Heater, c. Roll paper

Note: For appropriate temperatures to set to this function, see the instructions included with the paper, or contact your supplier.

AFTER HEATER OFF You can set the After Heater temperature. The After

30°C to 50°C (86°F to 122°F)

Heater is located under the front paper guide. Set this menu to dry printed paper.

a. After Heater, b. Print head, c. Roll paper

Note: For appropriate temperatures to set to this function, see the instructions included with the paper, or contact your supplier.

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Item Parameter Explanation

M/W ADJUSTMENT (Micro Weave Adjustment)

LOW A to B You can improve the print quality by adjusting the print

MEDIUM A to D

HIGH A to D

EXTRA HIGH A to B

mode you have set.

❏ LOW A, B:

The effect of M/W Adjustment function will be minimized. If obvious white lines or uneven print density appear on printed paper in LOW A, set to LOW B.

❏ MEDIUM A, B, C, D:

The printing joint between two head passes will have a wave form. If obvious white lines or uneven print density appear on printed paper in MEDIUM A, print samples using the other settings and select the best print result from MEDIUM B to MEDIUM D.

❏ HIGH A, B, C, D:

Perform printing at a slow speed compared with "MEDIUM". Set up this menu when improving the print quality compared with "MEDIUM". If obvious white lines or uneven print density appear on printed paper in HIGH A, change the setting to the one with the best print result in HIGH B to HIGH D.

❏ EXTRA HIGH A:

Performs "MEDIUM" printing using half of the nozzles of the print head. Since only a half of the nozzles is used, printing speed becomes half of MEDIUM A to MEDIUM D. Set up this menu when improving the print quality compared with HIGH A to HIGH D.

❏ EXTRA HIGH B:

Performs "MEDIUM" printing using the other half of the nozzles of the print head that is used for EXTRA HIGH A. Since only a half of the nozzles is used, printing speed becomes half of MEDIUM A to MEDIUM D. Set up this menu when improving the print quality compared with HIGH A to HIGH D.

PAPER SUCTION HIGH You can set the suction pressure used to feed the

LOW

DRYING TIME 0.0sec to 10.0sec You can set the ink drying time for each print head

CARRIAGE MOVEMENT

DATA WIDTH You can set the range that the print head moves while

PRINTER FULL WIDTH

printed paper.

pass. The range is 0 to 10 seconds. Depending on the ink density, paper type or printing speed, the ink does not dry soon. In this case, set the drying time longer.

Note: When you set the drying time longer, missing dots might occur in the printing.

printing.

❏ DATA WIDTH:

The print head moves between the print data width. This improves the print speed since decreasing the transferring range of the print head.

❏ PRINTER FULL WIDTH:

The print head moves from origin to the maximum paper width. This keeps printing quality the same even though the printing size (width) differs.

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Item Parameter Explanation

PRINT MULTIPLE LAYER OFF You can set the overwrite count per line.

2 to 8

MAINTENANCE

You can perform maintenance functions, such as cleaning.

Item Parameter Explanation

CLEANING (VERY LIGHT)

CLEANING (LIGHT) EXECUTE You can perform normal cleaning. Select this mode

CLEANING (MEDIUM) EXECUTE You can perform strong cleaning. It discharges a larger

CLEANING (HEAVY) EXECUTE You can perform stronger cleaning. It discharges a

HEAD WASHING EXECUTE You can perform the head washing.

CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE

CLOCK SETTING MM/DD/YY HH:MM You can set year, month, date, hour, and minute.

CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT

EXECUTE You can perform very light cleaning. It discharges a

smaller amount of ink compared to CLEANING (LIGHT).

normally.

amount of ink compared to CLEANING (LIGHT). Use this mode when the print head clog situation does not improve by CLEANING (LIGHT).

larger amount of ink compared to CLEANING (MEDIUM). Use this mode when the print head clog situation does not improve by CLEANING (MEDIUM).

Note: Cleaning cartridge (option) is needed to perform head washing.

See “Cleaning cartridges” on page 51

EXECUTE The carriage will move into a position allowing you to

clean the cleaning wiper and around the print head.

0 You can adjust the contrast of the LCD panel.

-20 - 0 - +20

TEST PRINT

Item Parameter Explanation

NOZZLE CHECK PRINT You can print a print head nozzle check pattern for

each ink cartridge. It also prints the firmware version and the ink usage.

See “Nozzle check” on page 65

STATUS SHEET PRINT You can print the current printer status.

NETWORK STATUS SHEET PRINT You can print the current network status.

JOB INFORMATION PRINT You can print the job information saved in the printer (up

to 10 jobs).

CUSTOM PAPER PRINT You can print custom paper information registered in

the Paper Setup menu.

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PRINTER STATUS

This menu shows the printer status.

Item Parameter Explanation

VERSION T0xxxx-xx xx IBCC You can see the firmware version.

PRINTABLE PAGES (ink color) nnnnnn

PAGES

INK LEVEL (ink color) nn% You can see the status of each ink cartridge.

USAGE COUNT INK xxxxx.xml You can see the ink consumption in milliliters and paper

PAPER xxxxx.xcm

CLEAR USAGE COUNT INK EXECUTE You can clear the values set in USAGE COUNT.

PAPER EXECUTE

JOB HISTORY No. 0 - No.9

INK xxxxx.xml PAPER xxx.x cm2

TOTAL PRINTS nnnnnn PAGES You can see the total amount of pages you have

EDM STATUS NOT STARTED,

ENABLED, DISABLED

LAST UPLOADED MM/DD/YY HH:MM GMT, (NOT UPLOADED)

You can see the number of pages printable for each ink cartridge.

consumption amount in centimeters. Values shown in USAGE COUNT are rough indications.

You can see ink consumption (INK) in milliliters and paper size (PAPER) for each print job saved in the printer. The latest job is saved as No. 0.

printed.

You can see if the EDM is enabled or disabled. If the EDM is enabled, the time that the EDM status was last uploaded is displayed.

Note:

❏ When the Ink Check light remains on, you need to replace the expended ink cartridge. If you replace the cartridge

correctly, the counter resets automatically.

See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 56

❏ To ensure you receive premium print quality and to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve

remains in the cartridge when your printer indicates to replace the cartridge.

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NETWORK SETUP

This menu contains the following items. For detailed information about network settings, see the Network Guide.

Item Parameter Explanation

NETWORK SETUP DISABLE You can configure the network setting of the printer. The

ENABLE

IP ADDRESS SETTING AUTO You can select the method to set the IP address to the

PANEL

IP, SM, DG SETTING Ask your system administrator for detailed information.

following items appear only when ENABLE is selected. After setting the items, press the button in the Network Setup menu, so the network is reset and the network connection is available after 15 seconds. The Network Setup menu does not appear while resetting the network.

printer. When you select PANEL, IP, SM, DG SETTING appears.

BONJOUR ON You can enable or disable the Bonjour setting.

OFF

INIT NETWORK SETTING EXECUTE You can return the network settings of the printer to the

factory default value.

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Maintenance Mode

You can change the language or unit used on the display or return all the setting values to their factory default.

Turn off the printer by pressing the

A B

button.

Press the button while pressing and holding down the button to turn on the printer.

The first menu appears on the LCD panel. The setting procedures are the same as the Menu mode.

See “Using the Menu mode” on page 14

To exit the Maintenance mode, press the

button to turn off the printer.

Maintenance mode list

Item Parameter Explanation

LANGUAGE ENGLISH You can select

FRENCH

ITALIAN

GERMAN

SPANISH

PORTUGUE

DUTCH

JAPANESE

LENGTH UNIT METRIC You can select a

FEET/INCH

THERMOMETER UNIT

DEFAULT PANEL

°C You can select a

EXECUTE You can set all

the language to be displayed on the LCD panel.

unit of measurement to use to display length.

thermometer unit.

setting values you made in the Menu mode to their factory set value.

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Making the Custom Paper Type Setting

You can register up to 30 custom papers. The registered number is displayed on the LCD panel when using the printer.

Note:

The printer becomes in the Ready state when you press the button at any point of making the following settings. The settings you have made so far are registered as the custom settings (including unchanged settings).

Load the paper that you want to use.

Make sure to set the paper that is actually used.

Enter the Paper Setup menu.

1. Press the button to enter the Menu mode.

2. Press the / button to display PAPER SETUP, and then press the button.

3. Press the / button to display PAPER SETUP once again, and then press the

button.

Select the paper type.

You can select STANDARD or the number from 1 to 30.

1. Press the / button to select the paper type you want to register.

2. Press the button.

The settings you make from step 4 are registered in the number you have selected here.

If you select STANDARD, go to step 6.

Note:

❏ We recommend you write down the

registered number and the settings you make from step 4.

❏ You can change the registered number on

your computer by using EPSON LFP Remote Panel.

Select a print mode.

1. Press the / button to select PRINT MODE, and then press the button.

2. Press the / button to select a suitable setting for the paper.

3. Press the button.

4. Press the button to go back to the previous menu.

Set the paper feed adjustment, if necessary.

See “Adjusting Paper Feed” on page 48

Note:

You can get a high-quality result if you print a sample image using EPSON LFP Remote Panel to set the value for Paper Feed Adjustment.

Perform the head alignment, if necessary.

See “Aligning the print head using the

control panel” on page 47

Set the Pre Heater temperature.

1. Press the / button to select PRE HEATER, and then press the button.

2. Press the / button to select a preset temperature.

3. Press the button.

4. Press the button to go back to the previous menu.

Set the Platen Heater temperature.

1. Press the / button to select PLATEN HEATER, and then press the button.

2. Press the / button to select a preset temperature.

3. Press the button.

4. Press the button to go back to the previous menu.

Set the After Heater temperature.

1. Press the / button to select AFTER HEATER, and then press the button.

2. Press the / button to select a preset temperature.

3. Press the button.

4. Press the button to go back to the previous menu.

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Set the M/W Adjustment, if necessary.

1. Press the / button to select M/W ADJUSTMENT, and then press the button.

2. Press the / button to select a suitable setting for the paper.

3. Press the button.

4. Press the button to go back to the previous menu.

Select the paper suction, if necessary.

1. Press the / button to select PAPER SUCTION, and then press the button.

2. Press the / button to select a suitable setting for the paper.

3. Press the button.

4. Press the button to go back to the previous menu.

Set drying time, if necessary.

You can set the ink drying time for each print head pass. The range is 0.0 to 10.0 seconds.

1. Press the / button to select DRYING TIME, and then press the button.

2. Press the / button to select the time in seconds.

3. Press the button.

4. Press the button to go back to the previous menu.

Set the carriage movement, if necessary.

1. Press the / button to select CARRIAGE MOVEMENT, and then press the

button.

2. Press the / button to select a suitable setting for the paper.

3. Press the button.

4. Press the button to go back to the previous menu.

Set the print multiple layer, if necessary.

1. Press the / button to select PRINT MULTIPLE LAYER, and then press the

button.

2. Press the / button to select a suitable setting for the paper.

3. Press the button.

4. Press the button to go back to the previous menu.

After registering the paper settings, press

the button to exit the Menu mode.

The custom paper setting is now completed.

Using the registered custom settings

To use the registered custom settings, follow the steps below.

Press the button to enter the Menu

mode.

Note:

If the ink blurs on the paper, set a longer time for ink drying.

Press the / button to display PAPER

SETUP, and then press the button.

Press the / button to select PAPER

TYPE, and then press the button.

Press the / button to select paper

number.

Press the button.

Press the button to exit the Menu mode.

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Using the Printer Software

Introduction

The printer software CD-ROM includes the following software.

❏ EPSON Network Utility

❏ EPSON LFP Remote Panel

❏ EpsonNet Config

❏ EpsonNet Print

Note:

These software only run on Windows.

EpsonNet Config

EpsonNet Config is a Windows-based configuration software for administrators to configure the network interface for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP.

See Network Guide for detailed information of this software.

EpsonNet Print

EpsonNet Print is a utility program that provides peer to peer printing to Epson printers on the TCP/IP network.

By using EpsonNet Print, you can find a printer located in the same segment or beyond a router. You can select LPR standard printing, LPR enhanced printing, or High-speed printing.

See Network Guide for detailed information of this software.

EPSON Network Utility

EPSON Network Utility needs to be installed when using EPSON LFP Remote Panel via a network.

EPSON LFP Remote Panel

EPSON LFP Remote Panel gives the user a broad range of control over the printer, to obtain better print quality in printing. After installing the software, see its online help for detailed information.

Note: When Set up the printer via a local connection or Set up the printer via a network connection is

executed with the software CD-ROM, EPSON Communication Driver (EPSON Stylus Pro GS6000) is automatically installed. This driver is not for printing but for activating EPSON LFP Remote Panel.

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Using the Printer Software

Uninstalling the Printer Software

This section describes how to uninstall the printer software from your computer.

Note:

❏ For Windows XP/Vista, you must log in as a

user with an Administrator account. When you uninstall the printer software from Windows Vista, the password may be required. If you are asked for the password, enter it and continue the operation.

❏ For Windows 2000, you must log in as a user

with administrator rights (a user belonging to the Administrators group).

Uninstalling the

Select EPSON Printer Software, and then

click Change/Remove (or Uninstall/Change).

Select the target printer icon, and then click

OK.

communication driver

To uninstall the communication driver, follow the steps below.

Turn off the printer, and unplug the

interface cable connected with the computer and printer.

Click Add or Remove Programs (or

Add/Remove Programs) in the Control Panel.

For Windows Vista, click Programs, and then Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Follow the on-screen instructions to

complete uninstallation.

When the confirmation message appears, click Yes.

Restart the computer when you reinstall the communication driver.

Uninstalling EPSON LFP Remote Panel

EPSON LFP Remote Panel can be uninstalled from Add or Remove Programs (or Add/Remove Programs) in the Control Panel. For detailed information, see the EPSON LFP Remote Panel online help.

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Handling Paper

Using Roll Paper

This section explains how to handle the printer.

Note:

❏ See the following for details about handling paper.

“Paper” on page 40

❏ Do not open the front cover during printing. If

the front cover is opened, printing will be interrupted. Printing restarts if you close the front cover. However, you are not guaranteed to have high print quality.

Warning:

❏ The roll paper is heavy so have two people set

the roll paper.

Loading roll paper

This section explains how to load roll paper. Put the roll paper in the center.

Note:

The following roll paper can be attached to the printer: the core diameter is three inches, outside diameter of paper is 150 mm or less, weight is 30 kg or less.

Loosen the fixing levers on the right and left

side of the rear. Set the distance between the roll paper holders wider than the roll paper width.

❏ Do not touch the paper guide during

printing. It is hot and may cause a burn.

❏ Do not touch the paper feed slot, platen, or

paper guide while heaters are operating. They are hot and may cause a burn.

❏ Keep the work area well-ventilated. This

prevents fire, and stops operators from feeling sick from bad smell or fumes.

❏ Do not store combustible materials on the

platen while performing the heater operation. It could lead to fire.

❏ Do not spill flammable liquid over the

platen. This could lead to fire.

Fix the roll paper holder (Left).

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Set the roll paper to the roll paper holder

(Left).

Note:

Set the roll paper as shown below depending on the type of roll paper.

❏ Type: Coating side face-up

❏ Type: Coating side face-in

Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left

roll paper holders, move the roll paper to the center (d mark shows the center position) and tighten the levers.

Note:

Fix the roll paper holders by pressing the holders to the printer.

Set the roll paper to the roll paper holder

(Right), and then fix the fixing lever.

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Handling Paper

Note for fixing roll paper holders

The following phenomenon may occur depending on the usage.

Phenomenon 1:

The roll paper holder is fixed but the fixing lever is not pointed downward completely. (In this case, the roll paper holder on the left may interfere with the roll paper.)

Phenomenon 2:

The roll paper holder is not fixed completely. Because the fixing lever comes loose, it cannot be fixed by moving the lever clockwise.

To solve this problem, follow the steps below.

Pull up the fixing lever.

Keep the fixing lever pulled up, and rotate

the lever clockwise until it points downward. When you release the lever, the lever is pulled in.

Pull up the fixing lever.

Keep the fixing lever pulled up, and rotate

the lever counterclockwise to mesh appropriately. When you release the lever, the lever is pulled in.

Point the fixing lever downward

completely.

Repeat step 1 to 3 until the lever is fixed.

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Setting roll paper

Handling Paper

Set the roll paper to the paper feed slot.

This section explains how to set roll paper.

Turn on the printer.

Caution:

Do not move the paper lever during initial operation. The print head portion may touch the pressurizing roller portion, and cause a malfunction.

PAPER OUT. LOAD PAPER is displayed on the LCD panel.

Make sure that the Power light is not

flashing, and then raise the paper lever.

Note:

If the end of the roll paper is not wound tightly, wind it tightly again, and then load it.

Pull the roll paper out about 1 m from the

front paper feed slot which is located inside of the front cover.

Note:

When loading the new roll paper, cut the front edge of the paper if it is not straight.

See “Cutting roll paper” on page 44

LEVER RELEASED is displayed on the LCD panel.

Open the front cover.

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Handling Paper

Rewind the roll paper a little by rolling the

flange on the roll paper holder while holding the edge of the paper, and eliminate any slack or slant.

Note:

❏ If you set the roll paper free while

rewinding, the roll paper will fall out from the paper feed slot on the rear of the product.

❏ Confirm that the right edge of the roll

paper does not go beyond the loading mark. If it does, it may affect print quality.

Note:

When setting the roll paper, set both sides of the paper at least 5 mm away from the edge of the pressurizing roller. Slippage or creases may occur during printing.

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Handling Paper

If the edge of the roll paper is set less than

5 mm from the edge of the pressurizing roller, follow the procedure below to adjust the position of the roll paper.

1) Loosen the fixing levers of the right and left roll paper holders, and move the roll paper to left or right.

2) After moving the roll paper, fix it with fixing levers of the right and left roll paper holders.

Note:

Fix the roll paper holders by pressing the holders to the printer.

Lower the paper lever.

Note:

There are 2 secure positions for paper lever. Usually, set the lever to Secured. When you increase the pressure for the paper, set the lever to High Secured.

Release

Close the front cover.

Secured

Hight Secured

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Handling Paper

Setting paper type

This section explains how to set up the paper type.

Note:

If you have not made the paper type setting in the Paper Setup menu, see the following section to set up the paper type.

“Making the Custom Paper Type Setting” on page

Press the button to enter the Menu

mode.

Press the button.

Press the button to exit the Menu mode.

Now you can print the data.

Press the / button to display PAPER

SETUP, and then press the button.

Press the / button to select PAPER

TYPE, and then press the button.

Press the / button to select the paper

number.

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Handling Paper

Replacing Roll Paper

This section describes when and how to replace roll paper.

Replace roll paper in the following situations.

❏ When the roll paper loaded in the printer runs

out

❏ When you want to change the paper type to

use

If the printer is turned on, confirm that

operation such as printing is not in progress.

Make sure that the Power light is not

flashing, and then raise the paper lever.

Loosen the lever of the right roll paper

holder and remove it away from the paper.

Take the same procedure as in step 4,

remove the roll paper from the left roll paper holder.

Turn the flanges of the roll paper holders

and wind the roll paper.

To load another roll paper, see the

following.

“Using Roll Paper” on page 32

For storing roll paper not in use, see the following.

“Precautions on storing paper” on page

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Handling Paper

Paper

This section explains details of available paper for this printer.

Paper type

The type and quality of paper greatly influence the print result. Use paper that matches the application, taking the following information into account.

The recommended paper are prepared for this printer. Select the appropriate paper according to the usage.

Note:

❏ For details of the recommended paper, contact

your local Epson customer support.

❏ When you use paper other than recommended

paper, see the instructions included with the paper, or contact your supplier for more information. Test the print quality before purchasing a large amount of paper.

Cautions on handling paper

Note the following points when handling the paper.

❏ Use the recommended paper in the proper

conditions (temperature and humidity). See an instructions attached to the paper.

❏ Do not use paper that is folded, cut, or torn.

❏ The size of paper can change according to

changes in humidity in the printing environment. Before using paper, leave paper for 30 minutes in the printing environment to adapt it to the environment. Performing printing without adapting paper to the printing environment may cause paper jams due to gaps or wrinkles in the paper. Print quality is also affected.

❏ Do not touch the print side. Moisture and oil

on your hands may affect the print quality.

❏ Do not leave paper set in the printer for a long

time. Some paper has a tendency to bend, causing paper jams and degradation of print quality. Avoid using such paper especially in winter, in dry conditions, and when printing formal documents.

❏ Do not discard the individual box and bag.

Use them for storing paper.

Precautions on storing paper

Note the following points on storing paper.

❏ Avoid high temperature, high humidity, and

direct sunlight when storing paper.

❏ After removing the unused roll paper from

the feed unit, wind it properly. Then wrap it with an individual bag and store it in an individual box.

❏ Keep the paper dry.

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Paper size / Printable area

The supported paper size and thickness is described below.

Width 300 to 1625 mm

Thickness Max 0.3 mm (When Head height

adjustment lever is Low)

Max 1.3 mm (When Head height adjustment lever is High)

300mm

Handling Paper

The printable area of this printer is described below.

B-L

B-R

1625mm

A Min. 5 mm

B-L 5 to 25 mm

B-R 5 to 25 mm

C Min. 5 mm

When end of the roll paper, the margin will be 77.4 mm.

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Head height adjustment

Handling Paper

Change the head height by moving the head height adjustment lever (blue).

Printing with high printing rate or using strongly-curved paper can cause print heads to rub. Changing the head height may allow you to avoid head rub.

Follow the procedure below to change the head height.

Note:

❏ If the head height adjustment lever is raised, high

print quality is not guaranteed.

❏ Do not open the front cover or change the head

height during printing. If the head height is changed, the alignment will be changed and high print quality will not be guaranteed.

Open the front cover.

High:

Normal:

Note:

❏ Make sure that head height adjustment

lever is set to the correct position. The lever may stop at wrong position as below.

Wrong

High

Wrong

Normal

❏ Do not raise the head height adjustment

lever higher than the correct High position. Doing so may damage the printer.

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Handling Paper

Close the front cover.

Installing paper holder plates

Variations in quality and use conditions can cause the edges of the paper to curl, resulting in damage to the paper by the print head surface. To prevent this, use the paper holder plates to reduce the amount of curling in the paper.

Follow the procedure below to install the paper holder plates.

After installing the paper holder plates,

make sure that they do not interfere with the paper as it is fed through the printer.

Caution:

If a paper jams when using the paper holder plates, the plates may be deformed. When the paper holder plates are deformed, stop using the printer and do not remove the clogged paper by force. Using the printer with deformed paper plates may damage the grid roller or print heads. Contact your local Epson dealer.

Note:

If there is interference with the paper as it is fed through the printer after the paper holder plates have been installed, stop using the paper holder plates.

If the paper holder plates are not used,

return the plates to their initial positions.

Display SIDE MARGIN in the Printer Setup

menu on the LCD panel.

Set up the margins (side margins) to 10 mm

while printing.

Load the roll paper.

Set the paper holder plates by sliding them

from both sides of the platen.

Note:

Do not use the paper holder plates for paper whose thickness is 400 µm (0.4 mm) or thicker. The paper holder plate may interfere with the print head.

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Handling Paper

Ejecting Paper

This section explains how to eject paper after printing is finished.

Cutting roll paper

Cut the roll paper after printing is finished.

Warning:

When printing is finished, the paper guide is at high temperature. Wait until the paper guide cools off.

Make sure the printing or other operations

are not in progress, and READY appears on the LCD panel.

Adjust the cutting position by pressing the

/ button.

Place a razor blade on the paper cut groove

on the paper guide, and cut the roll paper.

Warning:

When you hold paper, do not place your finger on the paper cut groove; mishandling the razor blade may cause a cut on your finger or hand.

Note:

When AUTO TAKE-UP REEL is ON in the Menu mode, the roll paper cannot be fed in the reverse

direction by using the panel button.

Open the front cover.

Note:

When loading the new roll paper, cut the front edge of the paper if it is not straight.

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Handling Paper

Using Auto Take-Up Reel Unit

Use the Auto Take-Up Reel Unit to roll up your print so it will not be fed out onto the floor.

Turn on the power of the Auto Take-Up

Reel Unit.

Make sure that the roll paper is passed over

the cushioning roller and then tape the leading edge to the scroller in the center.

Make sure the changeover switch is set to

OFF.

Set the front edge of the roll paper so that it

reaches the scroller.

See “Setting roll paper” on page 35

Adjust the position of the scroller using the

horizontal adjustment screw to set the roll paper in the center of scroller.

Note:

If PAPER OUT error or PAPER SKEW error has occurred when using Auto Take-Up Reel Unit, the roll paper may not be rolled up straight. This phenomenon can be avoided by trimming both of the front edges when setting the roll paper to the scroller.

Raise the scroller releasing lever.

The scroller raises from the drive unit.

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Handling Paper

Take up the roll paper for one and half

revolution of the take-up reel core by rolling the scroller by hand.

Return the scroller releasing lever. The

scroller returns to its original position. Then pull the cushioning roller down forward.

Set the changeover switch to ON.

In the Menu mode of Control Panel, make

sure that the AUTO TAKE-UP setting is ON.

See “PRINTER SETUP” on page 19

Send a print job to the printer.

The printer starts printing. The Auto Take-Up Reel Unit takes up the roll paper.

Note:

The Auto Take-Up Reel Unit does not operate if the cushioning roller is not put down forward.

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Adjust Printing

Print head alignment

To prevent deterioration of print quality caused by misalignment of the print head, align the print head before you start printing your data. Head alignment must be set for each print mode.

You can perform print head alignment using:

❏ EPSON LFP Remote Panel

Select Media Adjustment in the EPSON

LFP Remote Panel main dialog box.

❏ printer’s control panel

Usually perform print head alignment using EPSON LFP Remote Panel. If you do not have a computer or software, use the printer’s control panel.

Note:

Align the print head for the paper width loaded in the printer. Use the paper which width is the same as the paper that you actually use for printing.

Aligning the print head using EPSON LFP Remote Panel

Make sure that the roll paper is loaded in

the printer.

Check the position of the head height

adjustment lever. The result of the print head alignment differs according to the position of the lever.

See “Head height adjustment” on page

Click Bidirectional Alignment.

Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print heads. For detailed information, refer to the EPSON LFP Remote Panel online help.

Aligning the print head using the control panel

Turn on the printer and load the roll paper.

Check the position of the head height

adjustment lever. The result of the print head alignment differs according to the position of the lever.

See “Head height adjustment” on page

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Adjust Printing

Select a print mode.

1. Press the button to enter the Menu mode.

2. Press the / button to display PAPER SETUP, and then press the button.

3. Press the / button to display PAPER SETUP, and then press the button.

4. Press the / button to select the paper number, and then press the

button.

5. Press the / button to display PRINT MODE, and then press the button.

6. Press the / button to select the print mode, and then press the button.

Display HEAD ALIGNMENT on the LCD panel.

1. Press the button.

2. Press the / button to display HEAD ALIGNMENT, and then press the button.

3. Press the / button to select the BI-D ALL, and then press the button.

Press the button to print a confirmation

pattern for quality adjustment.

Check the pattern and select the set number

that has the smallest gaps.

Adjusting Paper Feed

This section explains how to adjust paper feed.

The feeding length depends on the paper type. If the printed images are overlapped or white lines are printed on images, adjust the paper feed value.

How to adjust paper feed

Select a paper type to use.

1. Press the button to enter the Menu mode.

2. Press the / button to display PAPER SETUP, and then press the button.

3. Press the / button to display PAPER SETUP, and then press the button.

4. Press the / button to select the paper type, and then press the button.

Select a print mode.

1. Press the / button to select PRINT MODE, and then press the button.

2. Press the / button to select a suitable setting for the paper.

3. Press the button.

4. Press the button to go back to the previous menu.

When BI-D #1 appears on the LCD panel,

press the / button to select the number, and then press the button.

Take the same procedure to set the number for #2 to #3.

Press the button to return to the READY

state.

Select the M/W ADJUSTMENT setting.

1. Press the / button to select M/W ADJUSTMENT, and then press the button.

2. Press the / button to select a suitable setting.

3. Press the button.

4. Press the button to go back to the previous menu.

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Adjust Printing

Perform initial adjust print.

Note:

If you increase the feeding length, the accuracy of the paper feed adjustment improves; however, it wastes the paper.

1. Press the / button to display PAPER FEED ADJUST, and then press the button.

2. Press the / button to select LINE FEED ADJUST, and then press the button.

3. Press the / button to select the feed length from 100mm, 250mm, or 500mm. Then press the button.

4. Press the button to print initial adjustment.

Print a sample pattern.

1. Press the / button to select PRINT SAMPLE PATTERN, and then press the

button.

2. Press the button to print a sample pattern.

After printing the initial adjustment, cut the paper.

Measure the distance between the two

pluses in the initial adjustment print using a ruler.

Set the initial adjustment value.

1. Press the / button to select the measured value in step 4.

2. Press the button to save the initial adjustment value.

After printing the sample pattern, cut the paper.

Refer to the illustrations below and check

the printing result.

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Adjust Printing

Select the fine adjustment value according

to the printing result in step 7.

1. Press the / button to select the value.

2. Press the button to save the fine adjustment value.

Press the button to return to the READY

state.

How to fix the paper firmly

If the print quality does not improve even after you have adjusted the paper feed as described in the previous section, follow the steps below.

Load the roll paper to the printer.

See “Setting roll paper” on page 35

Lower the paper lever to High Secured

position.

Adjust the paper feed value again.

See “How to adjust paper feed” on page

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Options and Consumable Products

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Consumable Products

The following consumable products are available for use with your printer (as of June, 2008).

Recommended paper

For details of the recommended paper, contact your local Epson customer support.

Ink cartridges

Note:

The product number varies by country.

Ink color Product code

Black T6241

Cyan T6242

Magenta T6243

Yellow T6244

Light Cyan T6245

Light Magenta T6246

Green T6247

Orange T6248

This printer is color adjusted for genuine ink cartridges. If you use non-genuine cartridges, the print may be faint, or the end of the ink may not be detected normally.

See the following section to replace the ink cartridge.

“Replacing ink cartridges” on page 57

Cleaning cartridges

Name Product code

Cleaning cartridge T6230

See the following section to use the cleaning cartridge.

“Head washing” on page 66

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Options and Consumable Products

Options

Carrying bar

Name Product code

Carrying bar C12C890541

See Unpacking and Setup Guide

Maintenance kit

Name Product code

Maintenance kit C12C890611

See the following section for details of the contents of the maintenance kit.

“Maintenance Kit” on page 53

Ink cleaner

Name Product code

Ink cleaner C12C890621

See the following section for details of the ink cleaner.

“Ink Cleaner (Option)” on page 54

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Maintenance and Move or Transportation

Maintenance and

Maintenance Kit

Move or Transportation

Where to Set up the Printer

Instructions for placing the printer

Observe the following when setting up the printer:

❏ Choose a flat and stable location that can

support the printer weight (about 200 kg with the stand and Auto Take-Up Reel Unit.)

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Details of kit contents

a. Plastic Glove

A plastic glove to be worn when maintaining the printer.

b. Flushing Pad

Spare flushing pad for replacing.

See “Replacing Flushing Pad” on page 59

c. Cleaning Stick

Use the cleaning stick to clean the cleaning wiper or around the print head.

See “Cleaning the cleaning wiper” on page 60 See “Cleaning around the print head” on page

❏ Use only an outlet that meets the power

requirements of this printer.

❏ Leave enough room for easy operation,

maintenance, and ventilation.

See Unpacking and Setup Guide

❏ Operate the printer under the following

conditions (temperature is 20 to 32°C and humidity is 40 to 60%).

Even when the conditions above are met, you may not print properly if the environmental conditions are not proper for the paper. Be sure to use the printer where the paper conditions are met. See the handling instructions of the paper for more detailed information. Keep the printer away from drying, direct sunlight, or heat sources to maintain the appropriate humidity.

Metallic Tray

While maintaining the printer, put the used flushing pad, cleaning stick, or wiper in the metallic tray in order to prevent them from causing any stains on the printer.

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When not in use, store the tray in the empty space of the maintenance area, on the left side of the printer.

Ink Cleaner (Option)

Use the ink cleaner when ink around the print head or the cleaning wiper has hardened and cannot be removed with a dry cleaning stick. You may face this situation if you do not follow the cleaning instructions described in this User’s Guide or if the printer remains unused for a long time without performing regular cleaning.

How to use

Then, dampen the cleaning stick with the

ink cleaner being careful not to let any of it drip from the cleaning stick.

Clean the cleaning wiper or around the

print head.

See “Cleaning the cleaning wiper” on

page 60

See “Cleaning around the print head”

on page 62

Warning:

❏ Use the ink cleaner only for cleaning the

cleaning wiper and around the print head. Do not use the ink cleaner to clean the exterior parts; otherwise, it may damage them.

❏ Please handle the ink cleaner with care to

avoid having the ink cleaner come into contact with your skin, eyes, and clothing, also to avoid accidental ingestion. Be careful not to inhale the vapors.

Put on the plastic glove, and then pour

about 10 ml of the ink cleaner into the plastic cup.

Note:

Dispose of the used ink cleaner in the same way as the waste ink.

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Disposal of Waste Inks

Dispose of waste inks when the ink drain tank is more than half full or when DRAIN TANK FULL is displayed on the LCD panel.

Warning:

The waste ink from the printer is industrial waste. Proper waste ink disposal in compliance with the industrial waste disposal laws and ordinances of your local government is required. Consign disposal of waste inks to an industrial waste disposer. At this point, please provide the Waste Ink Data Sheet to the industrial waste disposer. You can download it at your local Epson Web site.

Prepare an empty container to contain the

waste ink.

Lay a protective material on the floor under

the ink drain tank.

After transferring the waste ink to the

empty container, close the waste ink valve securely.

Wipe the opening of the waste ink valve

with a cloth, etc.

Dispose of the waste ink as an industrial

waste product.

Open the waste ink valve, and transfer the

waste ink to the container.

Note:

When transferring the waste ink to the empty container, the waste ink may splash so put the container close to the waste ink valve.

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Replacing Ink Cartridges

Note:

When you replace the ink cartridges while the printer is turned off, the remaining ink cannot be detected correctly so the ink may become unusable before the Ink Check light comes on and you cannot print correctly. Follow the steps below to replace an ink cartridge.

When ink needs to be replaced/When ink gets low

When the Ink Check light is flashing, this indicates that the ink level is low. If the ink is low, you need to replace the ink cartridge as soon as possible. You cannot continue to print even if only one of the ink cartridges is expended. If an ink cartridge runs out while printing, replace it with a new one so the printer can continue to print.

About ink cartridges

Be sure to use the following ink cartridges with this printer.

Slot No. Ink color Product code

#1 Orange T6248

#2 Green T6247

#3 Light Magenta T6246

#4 Light Cyan T6245

#5 Black T6241

#6 Yellow T6244

#7 Magenta T6243

#8 Cyan T6242

Note:

A protection system is provided to prevent improper cartridge insertion. If you cannot insert the ink cartridge smoothly, the type of cartridge may be incorrect. Check the package and product code.

Confirming the ink cartridge remaining

The remaining ink in the cartridges is always displayed on the LCD panel.

See “Display” on page 13

You can check the accurate amount of ink remaining in the Printer Status menu. You need to check the amount of ink remaining before printing a lot of data. If there is a low ink cartridge, prepare a new one.

See “Using the Menu mode” on page 14 See “PRINTER STATUS” on page 25

Notes for handling the ink cartridges

❏ When INK LOW appears on the LCD panel,

replace the cartridges with a new one as soon as possible to avoid ink to being expended while printing.

❏ Use up the ink cartridge within six months of

installation for best results.

❏ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date

printed on the cartridge carton. If you use an ink cartridge beyond the expiry date, it may affect the print quality.

❏ Store ink cartridges under the same condition

as the printer.

❏ Do not touch the ink supply port or its

surrounding area. The ink may leak from it.

❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of

the ink cartridge. Doing so may affect normal operation and printing.

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❏ Because the green IC chip has the cartridge’s

own information and the ink remaining information, you can still use the ink cartridge after pulling out the ink cartridge from the printer.

❏ Do not add ink to the cartridge. The green IC

chip remembers the ink remaining so that you cannot change the amount of ink remaining.

❏ Do not drop or knock it against hard objects;

otherwise, the ink may leak.

❏ The ink is used not only for printing but also

for head cleaning.

Notes for replacing the ink cartridges

❏ After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a

cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.

❏ Do not leave the printer without ink

cartridges installed. The print head nozzles may dry and you may not be able to print.

Notes for storing the ink cartridges

❏ Store ink cartridges under the following

conditions (temperature is 10 to 35°C and humidity is 20 to 80% without condensation).

❏ Ink cartridges that are removed before ink

end is detected can be reinstalled in the printer and used again if the expiry date printed on the ink cartridge packaging has not passed.

❏ Avoid getting dirt on the ink system port and

store the ink cartridge properly. You do not need to put the ink cartridge in the package. The ink system port has a valve in it so you do not need to put a cap on it; however, be careful not to tamper with the ink system port.

Replacing ink cartridges

Make sure the printer is on.

Open the ink compartment cover by

pushing it.

❏ Install an ink cartridge into each slot. You

cannot print if any of the slots are empty.

❏ Make sure that the printer is turned on when

you replace an ink cartridge. If the printer is turned off while changing the ink cartridge, the amount of ink remaining is not detected correctly so you cannot print properly.

❏ Do not turn off the printer while replacing the

ink cartridges. The ink does not fill up correctly or the print head nozzles may dry out.

❏ If you reinstall a used ink cartridge, prepare a

new one also. You may need to replace it with a new one if there is not much ink left for ink charging.

❏ If you repeat the ink cartridge replacement or

perform head cleaning within a short period of time, the ink drain tank may soon become full. If there is not enough free space, dispose of waste inks.

Open the ink compartment cover by hand

fully.

❏ Be careful as there is ink around the ink

system port on the used ink cartridge.

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Carefully pull the expended cartridge

straight out of the slot.

Warning:

If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

Make sure the replacement ink cartridge is

the correct color. Shake an ink cartridge horizontally well (about 5 seconds) before installing it for best results. Then, remove it from the package.

Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark

facing up and pointing to the rear of the printer, and then insert it gently into the slot as far as it will go.

Make sure to match the ink cartridge color with the color label on the slot.

Note:

Be sure to install all eight ink cartridges. You cannot print if any of the ink cartridges is not installed.

Close the ink compartment cover.

Caution:

Do not touch the green chip on the side of the cartridge. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.

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Replacing Flushing Pad

Replace the flushing pad in the following situations:

❏ When the flushing pad becomes deformed

❏ When smears of ink appear on paper

❏ One year after replacement

Turn on the printer.

Press the button to enter the Menu

mode.

Press the button to start Carriage

Maintenance.

The print head moves to the left, and the cleaning wiper moves forward. OPEN MAINT COVERS is displayed on the LCD panel.

Open the maintenance cover on the right of

the printer.

Press the / button to display

MAINTENANCE, and then press the button.

Press the / button to display

CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE, and then press the

button.

Put on the plastic glove and remove the

flushing pad.

Caution:

Prepare an old paper to prevent waste ink from dropping when replacing the flushing pad. If waste ink comes into contact with the grid roller, the surface of the grid roller will be damaged, and the paper feed function may be affected.

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Install the new flushing pad. Set the

flushing pad until it clicks into place.

Close the right maintenance cover firmly

until it is locked.

Regular Maintenance

Cleaning the cleaning wiper

Clean the cleaning wiper once a month, or when blurs or lacking parts appear on printed paper after head cleaning.

Note:

❏ Use the cleaning stick that comes with the

printer to clean the cleaning wiper.

See “Maintenance Kit” on page 53

❏ When cleaning the cleaning wiper, the print

head cap must be removed and cleaning must be complete before the head dries. We recommend finishing the cleaning within 15 minutes to prevent the head from drying.

Turn on the printer.

Press the button to enter the Menu

mode.

Press the / button to display

MAINTENANCE, and then press the button.

Press the / button to display

CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE, and then press the

button.

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Press the button to start Carriage

Maintenance.

The print head moves to the left, and the cleaning wiper moves forward. OPEN MAINT COVERS is displayed on the LCD panel.

Open the maintenance cover on the right of

the printer.

Cleaning wiper front side: Remove the ink and dust to right and left.

Cleaning wiper back side: Remove the ink and dust upward.

Caution:

Do not put any tools on an opened maintenance cover as the cover may fall off.

Use the cleaning stick and the ink cleaner to

remove the ink and dust on the cleaning wiper.

Caution:

❏ Do not touch the cleaning wiper and

head cap unit. Head cleaning may not be performed correctly because of oil from your hands.

❏ Do not immerse the stick in water.

Doing so may damage the print head.

❏ Do not leave a used cleaning stick on

the printer’s cover to avoid stains.

❏ Do not reuse the cleaning stick. Dust

attached to the stick may damage the print head.

Close the right maintenance cover firmly

until it is locked.

Press the button to return to the READY

state.

The print head and cleaning wiper return to their original positions.

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Cleaning around the print head

Clean around the print head when foreign objects, such as dust or ink causing omitted dots or ink drops are attached around the print head.

Note:

❏ Before starting to clean around the print head,

read and understand this procedure, then clean promptly and accurately.

❏ When cleaning around the print head, the print

head cap must be removed and cleaning must be complete before the head dries. We recommend finishing the cleaning within 15 minutes to prevent the head from drying. If cleaning exceeds 15 minutes, discontinue it by following steps 10 and 11. Perform head cleaning, and then start cleaning around the print head again.

❏ Use the cleaning stick to clean around the print

head.

Press the / button to display

CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE, and then press the

button.

Press the button to start Carriage

Maintenance.

The print head moves to the left, and the cleaning wiper moves forward. OPEN MAINT COVERS is displayed on the LCD panel.

Turn on the printer.

Press the button to enter the Menu

mode.

Press the / button to display

MAINTENANCE, and then press the button.

Open the left maintenance cover.

Caution:

Do not put any tools on an opened maintenance cover as the cover may fall off.

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Confirm, using a light such as a penlight,

that there are no foreign objects, such as dust or ink attached to the gray parts in the illustration below.

If foreign objects, such as dust or ink are

attached to the print head, remove them using the cleaning stick.

Caution:

❏ Do not touch the nozzle of the print

head. Doing so may damage the print head.

Close left maintenance cover firmly until it

is locked.

Press the button several times to return

to the READY state.

The print head returns to its original position.

❏ Do not touch the head of the cleaning

stick. Oil on your hands may attach to the cleaning stick, causing damage to the print head.

❏ Do not immerse the head of the

cleaning stick in water. Doing so may damage the print head.

❏ Do not reuse the cleaning stick. Dust

attached to the stick may damage the print head.

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Adjusting the Print Head

You may need to adjust the print head if white lines appear in your printed data or if you notice the print quality has declined. You can perform the following printer maintenance functions for maintaining the print head in good condition to ensure the best print quality.

Manual cleaning function

You can perform cleaning manually according to the print quality.

Functions Printer Explanation

Nozzle check ✓ Checks the print head nozzles for clogging by printing a

nozzle check pattern.

Head cleaning ✓ Cleans the print head to improve the print quality.

Auto cleaning function (Auto maintenance function)

Function Explanation

Regular cleaning When more than the set time has passed since the previous print job, the

print head is cleaned automatically to prevent it from clogging.

Self-cleaning Avoids drying and clogging of the print head nozzles. It starts when you turn

the printer on.

Capping Put a cap on the print head to keep it from drying.

Print head alignment function

Functions EPSON LFP

Remote Panel

Print head alignment ✓✓Aligns the print head when misaligned

Printer Explanation

lines appear on the printed data.

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Nozzle check

This function checks the print head*1 nozzles*2 for clogging by printing a nozzle check pattern. Perform head cleaning if you find that the nozzle check pattern is unexpectedly faint or has missing dots in the nozzle check pattern.

*1 Print head: The part that prints by spraying ink onto the paper. *2 Nozzle: A minute hole for spraying ink. It is positioned where it cannot be seen from the outside.

Note:

You cannot perform a nozzle check when the Ink Check light is on.

Press the button to start printing a

nozzle check pattern.

Check the nozzle check pattern.

Good

There are no missing dots so the nozzles are not clogged.

Make sure that roll paper or A3 size or

larger is loaded in the printer.

Press the button to enter the Menu

mode.

Press the / button to display TEST

PRINT, and then press the button.

Bad

There are missing dots so the nozzles are clogged. Perform head cleaning.

See “Head cleaning” on page 66

Note:

❏ If blurs or lacking parts in printed paper do not

disappear with one time of head cleaning, perform Cleaning (Medium) or Cleaning (Heavy) in the Maintenance menu.

❏ If blurs or lacking parts in printed paper do not

disappear with several times of head cleaning, see the following section and take appropriate measures.

“Printing-related troubleshooting” on page

Press the / button to display NOZZLE

CHECK, and then press the button.

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Head cleaning

Print a nozzle check pattern, and check the

result.

If you find that the printed data is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed data are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by performing head cleaning, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly.

Note:

❏ When not using the printer for a long period (one

week or more), perform head cleaning once a week. If head cleaning is not performed, the print head may get clogged. Doing so will preserve print quality.

❏ Remove paper when cleaning. Cleaning with

paper loaded may lead to contact between the print head and paper.

❏ You do not need to perform head cleaning unless

the printed data is blurred or the color of the image is not good.

❏ The cleaning process consumes ink of all ink

cartridges at the same time. Even if you are using only black inks, head cleaning also consumes color inks.

❏ When the Ink Check light is on, you cannot clean

the print head. Replace the ink cartridge with a new one first.

See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 56

Turn on the printer.

Check that the paper lever is lowered.

Press and hold the button for 3 seconds.

See “Nozzle check” on page 65

Note:

❏ If blurs or lacking parts in printed paper

do not disappear with one time of head cleaning, perform Cleaning (Medium) or Cleaning (Heavy) in the Maintenance menu.

“MAINTENANCE” on page 24

❏ If blurs or lacking parts in printed paper

do not disappear with several times of head cleaning, see the following section and take appropriate measures.

“Printing-related troubleshooting”

on page 79

Head washing

If the nozzles are still clogged after cleaning the print head a few times, perform head washing. In order to perform head washing, the cleaning cartridge is needed.

See “Cleaning cartridges” on page 51

Perform head washing from the Menu mode, and follow the messages on the LCD panel.

See “MAINTENANCE” on page 24

The following are the brief steps of how to perform head washing.

Draining the ink

The message instructs you to remove the ink cartridges and empty the drain tank.

The Power light starts flashing and the head cleaning is started. When the Power light is on, the head cleaning is completed.

Charging the ink cleaner

The message instructs you to insert the cleaning cartridges and empty the drain tank.

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Draining the ink cleaner

The message instructs you to remove the cleaning cartridges and empty the drain tank.

After draining the ink cleaner, turn off the printer.

It takes about 33 minutes to complete the head washing.

Automatic maintenance function

This printer has a self-cleaning function and capping function for maintaining the print head in consistently good condition to ensure the best print quality.

Regular cleaning function

Caution:

If an error occurs and the printer stops during head washing process, you need to perform head washing again using the new cleaning cartridges. Beware of the following situation:

❏ DRAIN TANK FULL error occurs because you

have not followed the message to empty the drain tank.

❏ COVER OPEN error occurs because you have

opened any one of covers when not instructed.

Follow the messages on the LCD panel for ink charging after head washing is complete.

Regular cleaning is a function for cleaning the print head automatically at regular interval. You can set the interval of cleaning using the control panel. When more than the set time has passed since the previous print job, the print head is cleaned automatically to prevent it from clogging.

See “PRINTER SETUP” on page 19

Self-cleaning function

Self-cleaning is a function for cleaning the print head automatically to prevent the nozzles getting clogged. It is performed when you turn the printer on (during warming up). A minute quantity of ink is drawn from each ink cartridge to prevent the nozzle drying out. Even if you press the button during self-cleaning, the power is not turned off until cleaning finishes. Do not pull out the power plug of the printer during cleaning.

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Capping function

Capping is a function for automatically covering the print head with a cap (lid) to prevent the print head from drying out. Capping is performed in the following situations.

❏ When several seconds have elapsed after

printing finishes (that is there is no print data sent)

❏ When printing is stopped

Take care of the following points to ensure that the print head is capped properly.

❏ If the print head is not positioned on the right

side (it is not capped), turn the printer on, then off again. By turning the printer off with the button, the head is capped properly.

❏ If you turn the power off when a paper jam or

error occurs and the print head is not capped, turn the printer on again. Shortly, the print head is capped automatically. Check that it is properly capped, then turn the printer off.

❏ Do not move the print head manually under

any circumstances.

❏ Do not remove the power plug of the printer

when the power is on, or cut the power at the breaker. The head may not be capped properly.

Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer in top operating condition, clean it thoroughly if it becomes soiled.

Warning:

❏ Do not insert or drop metal or flammable

objects into the printer through openings such as a fresh air inlet. This may cause an electric shock or fire.

❏ If foreign substances or liquids such as water

entered the printer, do not use the printer. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Immediately turn off the printer, unplug the power cord from the electric outlet, and contact your local Epson dealer.

Caution:

❏ Take care to prevent water or other foreign

substances getting inside the printer. If moisture, dirt, or other substances gets inside of the printer, besides affecting print quality, it may cause the electric circuits to short.

❏ Do not open covers attached using screws

under any circumstances. This may cause an electric shock or a malfunction.

Cleaning outside of the printer

Remove the paper from the printer.

Make sure the printer is turned off and all

the lights are off, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Use a soft, clean cloth to carefully remove

any dust or dirt. If the dirt does not come off, clean it using a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent. Then, wipe the outside of the printer dry with a dry, soft cloth.

Caution:

Never use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case.

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Cleaning inside of the printer

Make sure the printer is turned off and all

the lights are off, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Leave the printer for a minute.

Open the front cover.

Apply a damp and tightly squeezed soft

cloth to wipe out paper powder and ink attached to the platen and paper guide.

Apply a damp and tightly squeezed soft

cloth to wipe off the dirt of the unpainted (silver color) area in the center of the grid roller.

Remove paper powder and dust attached to

the pressurizing rollers using a soft brush.

Note:

Do not blow paper powder inside the printer using tools such as an air duster. It may cause an abnormal noise from the inside of the printer.

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Keeping the Printer

When storing the printer, place it on a horizontal surface with the ink cartridges installed in the printer.

Caution:

The printer must be kept flat. Do not tilt it, stand it on end, or turn it upside down.

If you do not used the printer for a long time

❏ When not using the printer for a long period

(one week or more), perform head cleaning once a week. If head cleaning is not performed, the print head may get clogged. Doing so will preserve print quality.

❏ Do not leave the printer without ink

cartridges; otherwise, the ink will dry out and the printer is not able to print properly. Even if you do not use the printer, leave all of the ink cartridges in the slots.

Moving or Transporting the Printer

This section describes how to move or transport the printer.

Moving the printer

Caution:

❏ Do not remove the ink cartridges;

otherwise, the print head nozzles may dry up.

❏ Move the printer maintaining a horizontal

position.

Preparation before moving

Make sure the printer is turned off.

Dispose of waste ink.

See “Disposal of Waste Inks” on page 55

❏ Do not leave the paper in the printer for a long

period of time; otherwise, the roller for securing the paper may leave a mark on the surface of the paper.

Protecting the print head

This printer has a capping function that automatically puts a cap on the print head to keep it away from drying. If the print head is left uncapped, the print quality may decline. When you are not using the printer, make sure the print head is located on the far right so that it is capped.

See “Capping function” on page 68

Unplug the cables such as the power cord.

Loosen the four adjusters of the stand.

Move the printer.

Note:

The casters supplied with the dedicated stand are designed to move the printer a short distance on a flat indoor surface, not for transporting equipment.

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Setting up the printer after moving

After moving the printer, follow the procedure below to set it ready for use.

Make sure that the place is proper.

See Unpacking and Setup Guide

Plug in the power cable to the electrical

outlet, and turn on the printer.

See Unpacking and Setup Guide

Perform a nozzle check to see if there are

any missing dots.

See “Nozzle check” on page 65

Transporting the printer

When transporting the printer, the printer must be packed in the same condition as purchased. Contact your local Epson customer support.

Caution:

When moving or transporting the printer, keep it flat. Do not tilt it, stand it on end, or turn it upside down. Doing so may cause the ink to leak inside the printer. Also, proper operation of the printer after moving or transportation cannot be guaranteed.

Perform the print head alignment to ensure

print quality.

See “Print head alignment” on page 47

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Error Messages on the LCD Panel

Error messages

Messages are either status messages or error messages. Many common printer problems can be identified by the lights and messages on the LCD panel. See the following messages to solve problems.

Error messages Description What to do

INK LOW The ink cartridge is

nearly expended.

DRAIN TANK FULL DRAIN WASTE INK FROM THE DRAIN TANK

INK CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE

LEVER RELEASED LOWER THE PAPER SET LEVER

LEVER RELEASED LOAD PAPER

FRONT COVER OPEN CLOSE FRONT COVER

MAINT COVER OPEN CLOSE RIGHT MAINT COVER

MAINT COVER OPEN CLOSE LEFT MAINT COVER

The ink drain tank is full. Drain waste ink from the ink drain tank

This message appears when replacing the ink cartridge.

The paper lever is in the released position.

The front cover is open. Close the front cover.

The maintenance cover(s) is open.

Replacement of the ink cartridge is nearly needed. Although you can continue printing in INK LOW situation, it may decrease the print quality.

See “About ink cartridges” on page 56

immediately.

See “Disposal of Waste Inks” on page 55

Install an ink cartridge.

See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 56

Move the paper lever to the secured position.

Close the maintenance cover(s).

INK COVER OPEN CLOSE RIGHT AND LEFT INK COVERS

INK COVER OPEN CLOSE RIGHT INK COVER

INK COVER OPEN CLOSE LEFT INK COVER

NOT ENOUGH INK REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE WITH A NEW ONE

The ink cover(s) is open.

The ink cartridge is nearly expended.

Close the ink cover(s).

Replace the ink cartridge with a new one.

See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 56

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Error messages Description What to do

NO CARTRIDGE INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE

INK CARTRIDGE ERROR REPLACE CARTRIDGE

INK CARTRIDGE PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGES

INK CARTRIDGE NON-GENUINE CARTRIDGE MAY NOT PERFORM AT OPTIMUM. CONTINUE? <YES NO>

No ink cartridge is installed.

The ink cartridge was found faulty. There may be some bad contact or dew condensation in the cartridge.

Non-genuine ink cartridge is installed.

Install an ink cartridge correctly. Do not reinstall the ink cartridge that caused an error.

See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 56

❏ Remove the ink cartridge and reinstall it. If

this message appears after reinstalling the ink cartridge, replace it with a new one. (Do not reinstall the ink cartridge that caused an error.)

See “About ink cartridges” on page 56

See “Replacing ink cartridges” on

page 57

❏ Condensation may occur in the ink

cartridge so leave it at room temperature for more than four hours before installing the ink cartridge.

See “Notes for replacing the ink

cartridges” on page 57

Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge.

See “About ink cartridges” on page 56

See “Replacing ink cartridges” on page 57

Select NO (press the button) to replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge.

See “About ink cartridges” on page 56.

See “Replacing ink cartridges” on page 57

INK CARTRIDGE THIS MAY VOID EPSON’S WARRANTY. DO YOU ACCEPT THIS? <ACCEPT DECLINE>

INK CARTRIDGE REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE

COMMAND ERROR CHECK DRIVER SETTINGS

PAPER SKEW LOAD PAPER PROPERLY

Non-genuine ink cartridge is installed. This may void EPSON’s warranty.

The ink cartridge is expended.

Damaged data has been sent to the printer.

The printer receives data with a wrong command.

The installed printer driver is not correct for the printer.

The paper is not loaded straight.

Select DECLINE (press the button) to replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge. Selecting ACCEPT (press the button) may void EPSON’s warranty.

See “About ink cartridges” on page 56.

See “Replacing ink cartridges” on page 57

Replace the ink cartridge with a new one.

See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 56

Stop printing, and press the button for 3 seconds.

Stop printing, and press the button for 3 seconds. Then make sure that the installed printer driver is correct for the printer.

❏ It may not be printed in the printable area

properly.

❏ Load the paper straight.

See “Using Roll Paper” on page 32

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Error messages Description What to do

PAPER ERROR LOAD PAPER PROPERLY REFER TO THE MANUAL

PAPER OUT LOAD PAPER

F/W INSTALL ERROR UPDATE FAILED RESTART THE PRINTER

PAPER JAM REMOVE PAPER

CARRIAGE LOCKED RELEASE THE CARRIAGE LOCK

PRINTER ERROR RESTART THE PRINTER

The paper is not loaded correctly.

No paper is loaded in the printer.

The paper is not ejected properly.

The roll paper runs out while printing is in progress.

The printer fails to update the firmware.

The paper is jammed. Remove the jammed paper.

Print head is locked. Remove the protective materials from the

Some errors have occurred.

Release the paper lever, and set the paper correctly.

See “Using Roll Paper” on page 32

Load paper correctly.

See “Using Roll Paper” on page 32

Set the paper lever to the released position, and remove the paper.

Load a new roll paper.

Restart the printer, and then update the firmware using EPSON LFP Remote Panel again.

See “The paper is jammed” on page 81

print head to release the print head.

See Unpacking and Setup Guide

Turn the printer off, and after a while turn it on again.

MAINTENANCE REQUEST NNNN A part used in the

printer has nearly reached the end of its life. "NNNN" shows the code of the part.

SERVICE CALL ERROR NNNN PLEASE CONTACT TO THE REPAIR CENTER

If 1133 or 1137 appears, the print head may be locked.

If 3000 appears, the power cord is not plugged into the electrical outlet or the AC inlet of the printer properly.

A fatal error has occurred.

Note the code and contact your dealer.

See “When the maintenance request error

occurs” on page 75

Remove the protective materials from the print head to release the print head.

See Unpacking and Setup Guide

If the print head is already removed, turn the printer off, and plug the power cord into the electrical outlet or the AC inlet of the printer properly, and then turn the printer on and off a few times.

Turn the printer off. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet or the AC inlet of the printer properly. Then, turn the printer on and off a few times. If this message appears on the LCD panel again, note the code and contact your dealer.

See “When the service call error occurs”

on page 75

Turn the printer off, leave it for a while, and turn the printer on again. If this message appears on the LCD panel again, note the code and contact your dealer.

See “When the service call error occurs”

on page 75

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When the maintenance request error occurs

A maintenance request warns you to replace the consumables with a new one very soon. If MAINTENANCE REQUEST XXXX is displayed on the LCD panel, contact your dealer and tell them the maintenance request

code. If you continue to use the printer, the service call error occurs.

When the service call error occurs

A service call error occurs when:

❏ The carriage lock is not removed from the print head.

❏ The power cord is not plugged properly into the electrical outlet or the power connector of the

printer.

❏ A fatal error has occurred.

When a service call has occurred, SERVICE CALL ERROR NNNN appears and the printer stops printing. Turn off the printer, and check if the carriage lock is removed. If it is removed, then check that the power cord is plugged properly into the electrical outlet or the power connector of the printer. Plug the power cord properly and then turn on the printer. If the service call error is cleared, you can continue to use the printer. If the same service call error is displayed on the LCD panel, contact your dealer for assistance. Tell them the service call code is "NNNN".

Troubleshooting

Cannot print at all

Does not work at all after turning on the printer

Cause What to do

Is the power cable connected to the plug?

Does the AC power supply provide the specified voltage?

Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into electrical outlet or the printer.

See Unpacking and Setup Guide

Connect the cable to another outlet.

See Unpacking and Setup Guide

Is the front cover open or paper lever raised?

Is the maintenance cover open? Close the maintenance cover.

Close the front cover. Lower the paper lever.

See “Setting roll paper” on page 35

See “Cleaning the cleaning wiper” on page 60

See “Cleaning around the print head” on page 62

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Does not work after loading the paper

Cause What to do

Problem Solver

Is the front cover open or paper lever raised?

Is the maintenance cover open? Close the maintenance cover.

Is the paper loaded at an angle? Load the paper straight.

Is the ink cartridge inserted? Insert the ink cartridge.

Are you using the recommended paper?

Is the printer being used in an environment other than the one specified, such as in direct sunlight?

Close the front cover. Lower the paper lever.

See “Setting roll paper” on page 35

See “Cleaning the cleaning wiper” on page 60

See “Cleaning around the print head” on page 62

See “Setting roll paper” on page 35

See “Replacing ink cartridges” on page 57

Use the recommended paper.

For details of the recommended paper, contact your local Epson customer support.

Only use the printer in an environment that is specified for use.

See Unpacking and Setup Guide

When data is sent from the computer, an error occurs at the printer and nothing is printed

Cause What to do

Is the type of printer selected correctly at the computer?

Are the interface requirements and command mode the same on the computer side and printer side?

Check that the printer type settings on the computer side and printer side are the same.

Cannot use the computer online using LAN

Cause What to do

Is the network interface cable connected correctly?

Are the network settings configured correctly?

Match the printer’s network settings with the computer side environment.

Does the Power light on the LCD panel flash after sending printing data from the computer?

Confirm the types of the cross and straight cables, and connect the network interface cable correctly.

See Unpacking and Setup Guide

Configure the network settings correctly.

See “NETWORK SETUP” on page 26

Match this product’s network settings with the computer side environment.

See “System Requirements” on page 88

If the Power light does not flash, contact the computer manufacturer.

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Problem Solver

Paper-related troubleshooting

Note:

If the paper is jammed or torn, see the following section to remove it.

“The paper is jammed” on page 81

The paper slips or is torn during initialization

Cause What to do

Are you using the recommended paper?

Is the loading position of the paper correct?

Is the roll paper set correctly? Set the roll paper correctly.

Are there any foreign materials such as paper attached to the pressurizing roller?

Is the printer being used in an environment other than the one specified, such as in direct sunlight?

Are you using folded, torn or rolled paper?

Does the paper bend? Use the recommended paper. When using paper other than the

Use the recommended paper. For details of the recommended paper, contact your local Epson customer support.

Set the paper correctly.

See “Setting roll paper” on page 35

See “Loading roll paper” on page 32

Clean the pressurizing roller.

See “Cleaning inside of the printer” on page 69

Only use the printer in an environment that is specified for use.

Replace the paper.

See “Cautions on handling paper” on page 40

dedicated one, set the Paper Suction in the Paper Setup menu. For details of the recommended paper, contact your local Epson customer support.

See “Details of PAPER SETUP” on page 21

The paper is crumpled during initialization

Cause What to do

Are you using the recommended paper?

Is the loading position of the paper correct?

Is the paper loaded at an angle? Set the paper straight.

Are there any foreign materials such as paper attached to the pressurizing roller?

Is the printer used in an environment other than the one specified, such as near an air conditioner?

Are you using folded, torn or rolled paper?

Use the recommended paper. For details of the recommended paper, contact your local Epson customer support.

Set the paper correctly.

See “Setting roll paper” on page 35

Clean the pressurizing roller.

See “Cleaning inside of the printer” on page 69

Only use the printer in an environment that is specified for use.

Replace the paper.

See “Cautions on handling paper” on page 40

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Problem Solver

The wrong paper size is set during initialization

Cause What to do

Are you using the recommended paper?

Is the paper loaded at an angle? Set the paper straight.

When the paper is set, does it curl upward?

Is the printer used in an environment other than the one specified, such as near an air conditioner?

Are you using paper that has been printed on already?

Use the recommended paper.

For details of the recommended paper, contact your local Epson customer support.

See “Setting roll paper” on page 35

Straighten the paper or set a new paper.

See “Setting roll paper” on page 35

Only use the printer in an environment that is specified for use.

See “Loading roll paper” on page 32

Use a new paper.

See “Paper type” on page 40

Paper jams frequently occur

Note:

If paper other than the recommended one is used, correct paper feed adjustment cannot be assured.

Cause What to do

Are you using the recommended paper?

Use the recommended paper.

For details of the recommended paper, contact your local Epson customer support.

Is the paper used in an environment other than the one specified?

Are you using old paper? Replace it with new paper.

Are you using folded or wrinkled paper?

Does the paper bend? Use the recommended paper. When using paper other than the

Use the paper in a dedicated environment.

See “Cautions on handling paper” on page 40

See “Replacing Roll Paper” on page 39

dedicated one, set the Paper Suction in the Paper Setup menu.

For details of the recommended paper, contact your local Epson customer support.

See “Details of PAPER SETUP” on page 21

The paper veers during printing

Cause What to do

Are you using the recommended paper?

Is the loading position of the paper correct?

Is the roll paper set correctly? Set the roll paper correctly.

Use the recommended paper.

For details of the recommended paper, contact your local Epson customer support.

Set the paper correctly.

See “Setting roll paper” on page 35

See “Loading roll paper” on page 32

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Problem Solver

Printing-related troubleshooting

Note:

Proper print quality may not be obtained with the paper other than the recommended one.

Printing is partially stained or incomplete

Cause What to do

Does the paper contain moisture? Replace it with new paper.

Are you using folded or wrinkled paper?

Does the paper bend? Use the recommended paper. When using paper other than the

See “Replacing Roll Paper” on page 39

dedicated one, set the Paper Suction in the Paper Setup menu.

For details of the recommended paper, contact your local Epson customer support.

See “Details of PAPER SETUP” on page 21

The printing position is incorrect (some parts of the paper cannot be printed on)

Cause What to do

Is the loading position of the paper correct?

Did you set up the origin and print position?

Set the paper correctly.

See “Setting roll paper” on page 35

Cancel or reset the settings of the origin and print position.

Printing is blurred

Cause What to do

Are you using the recommended paper?

Are you using a thick or thin paper? Use the recommended paper.

Is the paper printed on the printing surface?

Did you perform head alignment? Perform head alignment.

Use the recommended paper.

For details of the recommended paper, contact your local Epson customer support.

Confirm the printing surface of the paper and set it correctly.

See “Using Roll Paper” on page 32

See “Print head alignment” on page 47

Did you perform Paper Feed Adjustment?

Is each heater set to the appropriate temperature?

Is the head height set to High? Return the head height to "Normal (Low)".

Perform paper feed adjustment.

See “Adjusting Paper Feed” on page 48

Set it to the appropriate temperature.

See “Details of PAPER SETUP” on page 21

See “Head height adjustment” on page 42

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Problem Solver

White or black lines appear on printed paper

Cause What to do

Are you using the recommended paper?

Is the roll paper set correctly? Set the roll paper correctly.

Is the nozzle in good condition? Perform head cleaning.

Did you perform head alignment? Perform head alignment.

Did you perform Paper Feed Adjust?

Is each heater set to the appropriate temperature?

Is the head height set to High? Return the head height to "Normal (Low)".

Use the recommended paper.

For details of the recommended paper, contact your local Epson customer support.

See “Loading roll paper” on page 32

See “Head cleaning” on page 66

See “Print head alignment” on page 47

Perform paper feed adjustment.

See “Adjusting Paper Feed” on page 48

Set it to the appropriate temperature.

See “Details of PAPER SETUP” on page 21

See “Head height adjustment” on page 42

Printing lines are not straight

Cause What to do

Is the ink cartridge within the validity period?

Are you using the recommended paper?

Did you perform head alignment? Perform head alignment.

Did you perform Paper Feed Adjust?

Use a new ink cartridge.

See “Replacing ink cartridges” on page 57

Use the recommended paper.

For details of the recommended paper, contact your local Epson customer support.

See “Print head alignment” on page 47

Perform paper feed adjustment.

See “Adjusting Paper Feed” on page 48

Printing lines are duplicated or patchy

Cause What to do

Is the nozzle in good condition? Perform head cleaning.

See “Head cleaning” on page 66

Is the head height set to High? Return the head height to "Normal (Low)".

See “Head height adjustment” on page 42

Clogged nozzles cannot be recovered by cleaning

Cause What to do

Did you try head cleaning for several times?

Perform head washing.

See “Head washing” on page 66

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The paper is jammed

When the set paper is jammed, follow the procedure below to remove it.

Turn off the printer.

Open the front cover.

Problem Solver

Pull the paper to your side, and cut the torn part with cutting tools such as a razor blade.

Turn the flanges of the roll paper holders and wind roll paper.

Move the print head section from the top of

the paper to the right.

Make sure that the Power light is not

flashing, and then raise the paper lever.

If paper dust or pieces of paper remain

inside the printer, remove them.

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Where To Get Help

Contacting Customer Support

New :See comments to select sections you need. The word "other" indicates products except for inkjet, SPC, Page, and SIDM.

Technical Support Web Site

Epson’s Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation. If you have a Web browser and can connect to the Internet, access the site at:

http://support.epson.net/

If you need the latest drivers, FAQ’s, manuals, or other downloadables, access the site at:

http://www.epson.com

Then, select the support section of your local Epson Web site.

New :Only inkjet, SPC, and Scanner products are used in this section.

New :For All products

Before Contacting Epson

If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. If customer support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product.

Customer support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information:

❏ Product serial number

(The serial number label is usually on the back of the product.)

❏ Product model

❏ Product software version

(Click About, Version Info, or similar button in the product software.)

❏ Brand and model of your computer

❏ Your computer operating system name and

version

❏ Names and versions of the software

applications you normally use with your product

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Where To Get Help

Help for Users in North America

Epson provides the technical support services listed below.

Internet Support

Visit Epson’s support Web site at http://support.epson.com and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.

Speak to a Support Representative

Dial: (562) 276-1300 (U.S.), or (905) 709-9475 (Canada), 6 am to 6 pm, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Toll or long distance charges may apply.

Before you call Epson for support, please have the following information ready:

❏ Product name

❏ Product serial number

❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and

date of purchase

New :Use Inkjet, SPC, and "oth er" products Only.

Help for Users in Europe

Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact EPSON Customer support.

Help for Users in Australia

Epson Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of customer service. In addition to your product documentation, we provide the following sources for obtaining information:

Your Dealer

Don’t forget that your dealer can often help identify and resolve problems. The dealer should always be the first call for advise on problems; they can often solve problems quickly and easily as well as give advise on the next step to take.

Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au

Access the Epson Australia World Wide Web pages. Worth taking your modem here for the occasional surf! The site provides a download area for drivers, Epson contact points, new product information and technical support (e-mail).

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❏ Computer configuration

❏ Description of the problem

Note:

For help using any other software on your system, see the documentation for that software for technical support information.

Purchase Supplies and Accessories

You can purchase genuine Epson ink cartridges, ribbon cartridges, paper, and accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at http://www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).

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Where To Get Help

Epson Helpdesk

Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and operating your Epson product. Our Pre-sales Helpdesk staff can provide literature on new Epson products and advise where the nearest dealer or service agent is located. Many types of queries are answered here.

The Helpdesk numbers are:

Phone: 1300 361 054

Help for Users in Singapore

Sources of information, support, and services available from Epson Singapore are:

World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.sg)

Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, and Technical Support via e-mail are available.

New :For All products

Fax: (02) 8899 3789

We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem. This information includes your Epson product documentation, type of computer, operating system, application programs, and any information you feel is required.

Epson HelpDesk (Phone: (65) 6586

3111)

Our HelpDesk team can help you with the following over the phone:

❏ Sales enquiries and product information

❏ Product usage questions or problem

❏ Enquiries on repair service and warranty

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Help for Users in Thailand

Contact for information, support, and services are:

World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.th)

Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and e-mail are available.

Epson Hotline (Phone: (66)2685-9899)

Our Hotline team can help you with the following over the phone:

❏ Sales enquiries and product information

❏ Product usage questions or problem

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Help for Users in Indonesia

Contacts for information, support, and services are:

World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.id)

❏ Information on product specifications,

drivers for download

❏ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales

Enquiries, questions through e-mail

Epson Hotline

❏ Sales enquiries and product information

❏ Technical support

Phone (62) 21-572 4350

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❏ Enquiries on repair service and warranty

Help for Users in Vietnam

Contacts for information, support, and services are:

Epson Hotline (Phone): 84-8-823-9239

Service Center: 80 Truong Dinh Street,

District 1, Hochiminh City Vietnam

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Fax (62) 21-572 4357

Epson Service Center

Jakarta Mangga Dua Mall 3rd floor No 3A/B

Jl. Arteri Mangga Dua, Jakarta Phone/Fax: (62) 21-62301104

Bandung Lippo Center 6th floor

Jl. Gatot Subroto No.2 Bandung Phone/Fax: (62) 22-7303766

Surabaya Hitech Mall lt IIB No. 12

Jl. Kusuma Bangsa 116 – 118 Surabaya Phone: (62) 31-5355035 Fax: (62)31-5477837

Yogyakarta Hotel Natour Garuda

Jl. Malioboro No. 60 Yogyakarta Phone: (62) 274-565478

Medan Wisma HSBC 4th floor

Jl. Diponegoro No. 11 Medan Phone/Fax: (62) 61-4516173

Makassar MTC Karebosi Lt. Ill Kav. P7-8

JI. Ahmad Yani No.49 Makassar Phone: (62)411-350147/411-350148

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Where To Get Help

Help for Users in Hong Kong

To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact Epson Hong Kong Limited.

Internet Home Page

Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information:

❏ Product information

❏ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

(FAQs)

❏ Latest versions of Epson product drivers

Users can access our World Wide Web home page at:

http://www.epson.com.hk

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Help for Users in Malaysia

Contacts for information, support, and services are:

World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.my)

❏ Information on product specifications,

drivers for download

❏ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales

Enquiries, questions through e-mail

Epson Trading (M) Sdn. Bhd.

Head Office.

Phone: 603-56288288

Fax: 603-56288388/399

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Technical Support Hotline

You can also contact our technical staff at the following telephone and fax numbers:

Phone: (852) 2827-8911

Fax: (852) 2827-4383

Epson Helpdesk

❏ Sales enquiries and product information

(Infoline)

Phone: 603-56288222

❏ Enquiries on repair services & warranty,

product usage and technical support (Techline)

Phone: 603-56288333

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Help for Users in India

Contacts for information, support, and services are:

World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.in)

Information on product specifications, drivers for download, and products enquiry are available.

Epson India Head Office Bangalore

Phone: 080-30515000

Fax: 30515005

Epson India Regional Offices:

Location Telephone

number

Fax number

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Help for Users in the Philippines

To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the Epson Philippines Corporation at the telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address below:

Phone: (63) 2-813-6567

Fax: (63) 2-813-6545

E-mail: epchelpdesk@epc.epson.com.ph

World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.ph)

Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and E-mail Enquiries are available.

Epson Helpdesk (Phone: (63) 2-813-6567)

Our Hotline team can help you with the following over the phone:

New :For All products

Mumbai 022-28261515

/16/17

Delhi 011-30615000 011-30615005

Chennai 044-30277500 044-30277575

Kolkata 033-22831589 / 90033-22831591

Hyderabad 040-66331738/ 39040-66328633

Cochin 0484-2357950 0484-2357950

Coimbatore 0422-2380002 NA

Pune 020-30286000

/30286001 /30286002

Ahmedabad 079-26407176 / 77079-26407347

022-28257287

020-30286000

Helpline

For Service, Product info or to order a cartridge 18004250011 (9AM - 9PM) - This is a Toll-free number.

❏ Sales enquiries and product information

❏ Product usage questions or problems

❏ Enquiries on repair service and warranty

For Service (CDMA & Mobile Users) - 3900 1600 (9AM - 6PM) Prefix local STD code

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Product Information

System Requirements

Your computer should meet the following system requirements:

System requirements

Depends on RIP (Raster Image Processor) specification you use.

Printer Specifications

Printing

Printing method

Nozzle configuration

* Each color has two lines.

On-demand ink jet

Black: 180 nozzles × 1 × 2* (Black)

Color: 180 nozzles × 7 × 2* (Cyan, Magenta, Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Yellow, Green, Orange)

Connection requirements

The connection requirements differ depending on the connection you use. See the Epson Web site for the latest supported operating system.

USB connection

Windows

The following conditions must be met:

❏ A computer that Windows Vista, XP, or 2000

is pre-installed, or Windows 2000, Me, or 98 is pre-installed and then upgraded to Windows Vista, XP, or 2000.

❏ A computer with a USB port that is

guaranteed by the computer manufacturer. (Ask the computer manufacturer if necessary.)

Mac OS X

An operating system and the computer with a USB port that is guaranteed by Apple Inc.

Character mode

* characters per inch

Raster graphic mode

*dots per inch

Resolution Maximum 1440 × 1440 dpi

Print direction

Control code ESC/P Raster, ESC/P2

RAM 256 MB (MAIN) + 64 MB (Network)

Character tables

Character Pitch

10 cpi* 635

Horizontal resolution

540 dpi* 1615.0 mm

720 dpi 1615.0 mm

1440 dpi 1615.0 mm

Bidirectional

PC 437 (US, Standard Europe)

Printing Column

Printable width

(63.58")

Available dots

34,334

45,779

91,559

Network connection

See the Network Guide for detailed information.

Character sets

EPSON Courier 10 cpi

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Product Information

Paper feed method

Paper path Roll paper

Dimensions Width: 2,698 mm (106.22")

Weight Printer:

Friction

Depth: 943 mm (37.11"), 1045 mm (41.14") when using Auto Take-Up Reel Unit Height: 1,267 mm (49.88")

Approx. 150 kg (331 lb) without the ink cartridges

Stand: Approx. 34 kg (75 lb)

Auto Take-Up Reel Unit: Approx. 19 kg (42 lb)

Electrical

Rated voltage AC 100-120 V, AC 200-240 V

Input voltage range

Rated frequency range

Input frequency range

Rated current MAIN (100-120 V) 11 A

AC 90-132 V, AC 180-264 V

50/60 Hz

49.0-51.0 Hz, 59.0-61.0 Hz

MAIN (200-240 V) 6 A HEATER (100-120 V) 11 A HEATER (200-240 V) 6 A

Ink cartridges

Colors Cyan

Magenta

Yellow

Black

Light Cyan

Light Magenta

Green

Orange

Cartridge life See expiry date on package or

cartridge.

Within 6 months after opening package.

Temperature Storage

(uninstalled)

Storage (installed)

Capacity 950 ml

Dimensions 53.1 mm (W) × 316.1 mm

(D) × 146.2 mm (H)

-20 to 40ºC (-4 to 104ºF)

1 month at 40ºC (104ºF)

-10 to 40ºC (14 to 104ºF)

4 days at 32ºC (90ºF)

Power consumption (MAIN + HEATER)

Printing: Approx. 680 W

Ready mode: Approx. 680 W (Idle heat On) Approx 48 W (Idle heat Off, 100-120 V) Approx 40 W (Idle heat Off, 200-240 V)

Sleep mode: Approx. 24 W

Power off: Approx. 3 W

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Product Information

Note:

❏ The ink cartridges packaged with your printer

are partly used during initial setup. In order to produce high-quality prints, the print head in your printer will be fully charged with ink. This one-off process consumes a quantity of ink and therefore these cartridges print fewer pages compared to subsequent ink cartridges.

❏ Actual ink consumption may vary depending on

the images that you are printing, the paper type that you are using, the frequency of your printings and environmental conditions such as temperature.

❏ To ensure you receive premium print quality and

to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve remains in the cartridge when your printer indicates to replace the cartridge.

❏ Ink is consumed during the following operations:

print head cleaning and ink charging when an ink cartridge is installed.

❏ See expiration date printed on package and

cartridge.

Paper

Roll paper

Paper size 300 mm (12") to 1625 mm (64") (W)

Internal diameter

Outer diameter

Thickness Max 0.3 mm (When Head height

Weight Max. 30 kg

Note:

Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper.

3 inches

Max. 170 mm (6.7")

adjustment lever is Low)

Max 1.3 mm (When Head height adjustment lever is High)

Environmental

Temperature Operation 20 to 32°C

(68 to 89.6°F)

Print Quality Guarantee

Storage -10 to 40ºC

Humidity Operation 40 to 60% RH*

Print Quality Guarantee

Storage 20 to 80% RH*

* Without condensation

22 to 32°C (72 to 89.6°F)

(14 to 104ºF)

4 days at 32ºC (90ºF)

40 to 60% RH*

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Product Information

Standards and Approvals Interface

Safety UL 60950-1

CSA No. 60950-1

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class A

CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class A

AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Warning:

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

EN 60950-1

EN 55022 Class A

EN 55024

EN 61000-3-2

EN 61000-3-3

Your printer is equipped with a USB interface and an Ethernet interface.

USB interface

The printer’s built-in USB interface is based on the standards specified in the Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0 and the Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1. This interface has the following characteristics.

Standard Based on Universal Serial

Bus Specifications Revision

2.0, Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1

Bit rate 480 Mbps (High Speed

Mode) 12 Mbps (Full Speed Device)

Data encoding NRZI

Adaptable connector

USB Series B

Note:

Only computer equipped with a USB connector and running Windows Vista, XP x 64, XP, 2000, or Mac OS X.10.x support the USB interface.

Ethernet interface

The printer has a built-in Ethernet interface. Use a 100BaseTX and 1000BaseT STP (shielded twisted-pair) cable via the RJ-45 connector to connect to a network.

Type of STP cable

For 1000Base T, use category 5e or above.

For 100Base TX, use category 5 or above.

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Index

AC inlet, 9 Active indicator, 9 Adjuster, 9 After heater, 22 Automatic maintenance function, 67 Auto Take-Up Reel, 20 Auto Take-Up Reel Unit, 9

Bonjour, 26 Buttons, 11

Capping, 68 Carriage maintenance, 24 Carriage movement, 23 Cleaning, 64 Cleaning (heavy), 24 Cleaning (light), 24 Cleaning (medium), 24 Cleaning (very light), 24 Cleaning outside of the printer, 68 Cleaning stick, 53 Cleaning the printer, 68 Clear usage count, 25 Clock setting, 24 Consumable, 51 Contacting Epson, 82 Contrast adjustment, 24 Control panel, 9, 11 Customer support, 82 Custom paper, 24 Custom paper menu, 21

Default panel, 27 Details of Menu mode, 19 Display, 13 Drying time, 23

EDM status, 25 Ethernet interface, 91

Head alignment, 21 Head cleaning, 66 Head fan, 20 Head washing, 24, 66 Heating time, 19

Initialize setting, 20 Init network setting, 26 Ink cartridge, 51 Ink cartridge compartment, 10 Ink cartridge status icon, 13 Ink drain tank, 9 Ink level, 25 IP, SM, DG setting, 26 IP address setting, 26

Job history, 25 Job information, 24

Language, 27 Length unit, 27

M/W adjustment, 23 Maintenance cover, 9 Maintenance menu, 24 Maintenance mode, 27 Menu setting, 14 Messages, 13

Network interface connector, 10 Network setup, 26 Network status sheet, 24 Nozzle check, 24, 65

Options, 51

Flushing frequency, 19 Flushing pad, 53 Flush onto paper, 19 Front cover, 9

Paper feed adjust, 21 Paper feed slot, 10 Paper guide, 9, 10 Paper holder plate, 9 Paper lever, 9 Paper origin setup, 19 Paper setup, 20

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Paper size check, 19 Paper skew check, 19 Paper suction, 23 Paper type, 20 Plastic glove, 53 Platen, 9 Platen heater, 22 Pre heater, 21 Pressurizing rollers, 9 Printable pages, 25 Printer Status menu, 25 Print head alignment, 47 Print mode, 21 Print multiple layer, 24 Print nozzle pattern, 19

Recommended paper, 51 Regular cleaning, 20 Replacing ink cartridges, 57 Roll paper holders, 10

IndexIndex

Self-cleaning function, 67 Service, 82 Side margin, 19 Specifications

electrical, 89 interface, 91

Standards and Approvals, 91 Status sheet, 24 System requirements, 88

Technical support, 82 Test Print menu, 24 Thermometer unit, 27 Total prints, 25

Uninstall (Windows), 31 Usage count, 25 USB interface, 91 USB interface connector, 10

Version, 25

Waste ink valve, 10

Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 User Manual [ru]

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Copyrights and Trademarks

Contents

Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Special caution

Handling waste ink

Choosing a place for the printer

Setting up the printer

Using the printer

Handling ink cartridges

Transporting printer

Introduction

Printer Parts

Front section

Rear section

Features

The Control Panel

Buttons, Lights, and Messages

Buttons

Lights

Display

Menu Mode

Using the Menu mode

Menu list

Details of Menu mode

Maintenance Mode

Maintenance mode list

Making the Custom Paper Type Setting

Using the Printer Software

Introduction

EpsonNet Config

EpsonNet Print

EPSON Network Utility

EPSON LFP Remote Panel

Uninstalling the Printer Software

Uninstalling EPSON LFP Remote Panel

Handling Paper

Using Roll Paper

Loading roll paper

Note for fixing roll paper holders

Setting roll paper

Setting paper type

Replacing Roll Paper

Paper

Paper type

Cautions on handling paper

Precautions on storing paper

Paper size / Printable area

Head height adjustment

Installing paper holder plates

Ejecting Paper

Cutting roll paper

Using Auto Take-Up Reel Unit

Adjust Printing

Print head alignment

Aligning the print head using EPSON LFP Remote Panel

Aligning the print head using the control panel

Adjusting Paper Feed

How to adjust paper feed

How to fix the paper firmly

Options and Consumable Products

Consumable Products

Recommended paper

Ink cartridges

Cleaning cartridges

Options

Carrying bar

Maintenance kit

Ink cleaner

Maintenance and Move or Transportation

Maintenance Kit

Where to Set up the Printer

Instructions for placing the printer

Details of kit contents

Metallic Tray