Epson SureColor F6070 User Guide
Epson® SureColor
F6070
User’s Guide
®
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
When choosing a location for this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
When setting up this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
When using this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
When handling the ink packs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Warnings, Cautions, Important and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Illustrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operating System Versions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Printer Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Slider (chip holder). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Roll Paper Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Realizing High Productivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Ease-of-Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Notes on Usage and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Installation Space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Notes When Using the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Notes When Not Using the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Notes on Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Notes on Handling Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using the Supplied Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Contents of the Software CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Starting Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Exiting Epson LFP Remote Panel 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Uninstalling Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Loading and Removing the Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Loading Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Cutting Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Removing Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Viewing and Changing Media Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Checking Media Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Adjusting Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
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Replacing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Before Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Paper (Print Paper Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Custom Paper Setting Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Saving Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Turning Off the Power Using Power Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Chapter 3 Using the Control Panel Menu
Menu Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Menu Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Print Queues Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Paper Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Maintenance Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Chapter 4 Maintenance
Adjusting the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Checking for Clogged Nozzles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Cleaning the Print Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Minimizing Print Misalignments (Head Alignment). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Replacing and Refilling Consumables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Time Period for Chip Unit Replacements and Ink Refills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Procedure for Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Replacing Maintenance Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Replacing the Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Disposal of Used Consumables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Parts That Are Periodically Replaced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Cleaning the Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Cleaning the Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Chapter 5 Problem Solver
What to Do When a Message Is Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
You cannot print (because the printer does not work) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
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The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
The prints are not what you expected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Feeding or ejecting problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Appendix A Options and Information
Options and Consumable Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Supported Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Moving and Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Moving the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Specifications Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Standards and Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Appendix B Where To Get Help
Contacting Epson Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Appendix C Software License Terms
Open Source Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Bonjour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Other Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Info-ZIP copyright and license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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.
When choosing a location for this product
O Place this product on a flat, stable surface that is larger than this product. This product
will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
O Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away
from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
O Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
O Keep this product away from dusty areas.
O Place this product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
When setting up this product
O Do not block or cover the openings in this product’s cabinet.
O Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on this product.
O This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment
may result in fire or electric shock.
O Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the
same circuit as copiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
O Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
O Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic
interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
O Use only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label.
Introduction 6
O Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result
in fire or electric shock.
O Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
O If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total ampere rating of the
devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.
Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does
not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
O Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
O Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
product; the product has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the product does not
operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
O If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If
there are fuses in the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size
and rating.
When using this product
O Do not put your hand inside this product.
O Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you may damage this product.
O Always turn the product off using the Power button on the control panel. When this
button is pressed, the Power light flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the power
cord or turn off the product until the Power light stops flashing.
When handling the ink packs
O Keep ink packs out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.
O Wear protective eyewear and gloves when refilling ink tanks.
O Should ink contact your skin or enter your eyes or mouth, immediately take the
following actions:
If fluid adheres to your skin, immediately wash it off using large volumes of soapy water.
Consult a physician if the skin appears irritated or is discolored.
If fluid enters your eyes, rinse immediately with water. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation.
Introduction 7
If swallowed, induce vomiting and consult a physician immediately.
The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Warnings, Cautions, Important and Notes
Warning:
Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury.
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Caution:
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Important:
Note:
Illustrations
The illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual objects they are intended
to represent.
Cautions must be followed to avoid damage to this
product or bodily injury.
Important must be followed to avoid damage to this
product.
Notes contain useful or additional information on the
operation of this product.
Operating System Versions
In this documentation, the following abbreviations are used.
Windows refers to Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP.
O Windows 8 refers to Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows 8 Enterprise.
O Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7
Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate.
O Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Home
Premium Edition, Windows Vista Business Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition,
and Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.
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O Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64
Edition, and Windows XP Professional.
Printer Parts
Front
Printer cover
1
Open this cover when cleaning the printer or clearing jams.
Maintenance box covers
2
Open these covers when replacing the maintenance box.
See “Replacing Maintenance Boxes” on page 74.
Casters
3
There are two casters on each leg. The casters are normally kept locked once the printer is
in place.
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Ink tanks
4
Hold ink used for printing.
Slider (chip holder)
5
See “Slider (chip holder)” on page 11.
Side cover
6
Open the side cover to remove the slider for chip unit replacement. Always close the side
cover securely after inserting the slider.
7 AC inlet
Connect the supplied power cable here.
Option port
8
No options are currently available for the printer.
LAN port
9
Connects the LAN cable.
Data light
10
The network connection status and data reception are indicated by a lit or flashing light.
On : Connected.
Flashing : Receiving data.
Status light
11
The color indicates the network transmission speed.
Off : 10Base-T
Red : 100Base-T
Green : 1000Base-T
USB port
12
Connect the USB cable here.
Control panel
13
See “Control Panel” on page 13.
Alert lamp
14
This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs.
Lights or
flashes
Off : No error.
: An error has occurred. How the lamp lights or flashes varies with the type of error.
The control panel displays a description of the error.
Roll rest
15
When loading roll paper, place it on this rest and attach the roll paper adapters.
See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 27.
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Adapter guides
16
Guides for attaching roll paper. Move the roll along these guides to attach it to the adapter
holder.
See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 27.
Roll lock lever
17
A lever that locks roll paper in place after the roll is attached to the adapter holder.
Adapter holder
18
The roll paper adapter is placed in this holder after the roll paper is attached.
Paper slot
19
The slot through which roll paper and single sheets are fed during printing.
Feed single sheets one at a time.
Print head
20
Fires ink via high density nozzles while moving left and right to print.
Paper output (eject) guide
21
Guides paper as it is ejected.
Slider (chip holder)
Slider
1
Attach the chip unit included with the ink pack before refilling the ink.
Ink inlet cover
2
Open this cover to refill the ink tank.
3 Chip unit
The unit that includes an IC chip. This is included with the ink pack.
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Roll Paper Adapter
Use the supplied roll paper adapter when loading roll paper onto the printer.
See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 27.
Adapter lock lever
1
Lift to unlock, lower to lock. Unlock when attaching roll paper to the adapter, lock once the
roll is attached.
Size lever
2
Position according to the size of the roll core.
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Control Panel
P button (Power button)
1
Turns the power on and off.
P light (Power light)
2
The printer’s operational status is indicated by a lit or flashing light.
On : The power is on.
Flashing : The printer is receiving data or cleaning the print head or performing other
operations in the course of being shut down.
Off : The power is off.
( button (Load/Remove Paper button)
3
Pressing this button displays the Load/Remove Paper menu. Instructions for loading or
removing the paper can be displayed by highlighting either Remove Paper or the type of
paper currently loaded and then pressing the OK button. Follow the on-screen instructions
to load or remove the paper.
Screen
4
Displays the printer’s status, menus, error messages, and so on.
See “LCD Screen” on page 15.
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Menu button
5
Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in the display.
See “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 48.
y button (Back button)
6
If menus are displayed, pressing this button takes you up one level in the menu hierarchy.
See “Menu Operations” on page 48.
l/r buttons (Left/Right buttons)
7
O Use these buttons to select tabs. The selected tab is highlighted and the content of the
info display area updated for the selected tab.
See “LCD Screen” on page 15.
O If menus are displayed, these buttons can be used to position the cursor or to delete
characters when entering text for items such as Setting Name or IP Address.
u/d buttons (Up/Down buttons)
8
When menus are displayed, these buttons can be used to highlight items or options.
See “Menu Operations” on page 48.
Z button
9
O Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in the display.
See “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 48.
O When menus are displayed and an item is highlighted, pressing this button displays the
sub-menu for the highlighted item.
O If pressed while a parameter is selected from the Menu, the parameter is set or
executed.
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button (Help button)
Displays the information area in the
" button (Maintenance button)
Displays the Maintenance menu, which is used for nozzle checks and head cleaning.
See “Adjusting the Print Head” on page 62.
B tab.
W button (Pause/Cancel button)
O The printer enters pause status if this is pressed while printing. To release the pause status,
press the W button again, or select Pause Cancel on the screen and then press the OK
button. To cancel print jobs being processed, select Job Cancel on the screen and then
press the OK button.
O Pressing this button while a menu or help is displayed closes the menu or help and returns
the printer to ready status.
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) button (Feed/Cut Media button)
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O This button is used to manually cut roll paper using the built-in cutter.
See “Manual cut method” on page 32.
O If printing is not currently in progress and the printer is loaded with roll paper, you can
feed paper ahead by pressing first this button and then the d button. Press the u button
to rewind. Keep the d button pressed to feed the paper up to 9.8 feet (3 m). Keep the
u button pressed to rewind the paper up to 7.9 inches (20 cm).
When the u button is used to rewind roll paper, the paper will pause when the end of
the roll reaches the starting print position. Release the button and then press it again to
resume.
LCD Screen
Message
1
Displays the printer’s status, operation, and error messages.
See “What to Do When a Message Is Displayed” on page 83.
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Tabs/Info Display Area
2
The tab/info display area contains the six tabs listed below.
Use the l r buttons to select a tab.
Information on the selected tab appears in the info display area.
, The Print Queues Tab
This tab displays print job status and can be used to access the Print Queues menu.
The Info Display Area
The print queues tab info display area shows the name of the current print job.
Pressing the OK or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Print Queues
menu.
. The Paper Tab
This tab shows the type of paper in the printer and can be used to access the Paper
menu.
The Info Display Area
The paper tab info display area shows the Source and Media Type. When roll paper is
used, it also shows the roll width. In addition, when On is selected for Roll Paper
Remaining, it shows the amount of roll paper remaining. When the length remaining
drops below the value selected for Remaining Alert, a icon appears above the tab
icon and an alert like that shown below is displayed to warn that the printer is nearing
the end of the roll.
Pressing the OK or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Paper menu.
See “Paper Menu” on page 52.
The Ink Tab
The ink tab displays the status of the chip unit.
The Info Display Area
The display changes as follows whenever an error is detected in an installed chip unit.
Normal Warning or Error
1 Status indicators
The chip unit status is indicated as follows.
No error. Ready to print.
An error occurred. Check the message on the screen, and clear the error.
The chip unit could not be recognized or it is not compatible with the
printer. Or, the slider is not locked.
Check the message on the screen
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The chip unit requires replacement. Replace the chip unit with one from
a new ink pack.
As it gets closer to time to replace the chip unit, a icon will begin to
flash.
2 Ink color codes
BK Black
YYellow
MMagenta
CCyan
The Maintenance Tab
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The maintenance tab shows the status of the maintenance boxes and is used to display
the Maintenance menu.
The Info Display Area
The maintenance tab info display area shows maintenance box status and the
approximate amount of space remaining in the maintenance box. The icons change
as follows to show errors or to warn when the maintenance box is nearing the end of its
service life.
Normal Warning or Error
1
1 Status indicators
Maintenance box status is indicated as follows.
No error. The height of the indicator corresponds to the amount of space
remaining.
The maintenance box is nearing the end of its service life. Make sure you
have a new maintenance box.
The maintenance box is at the end of its service life. Replace the
maintenance box with a new one.
Pressing the OK or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Maintenance
menu.
See “Maintenance Menu” on page 55.
The Setup Tab
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The setup tab displays the IP address and menus for various settings.
The Info Display Area
The setup tab info display area shows the IP address currently assigned, if any.
Pressing the OK or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Setup menu.
See “Setup Menu” on page 56.
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Features
The main features of this printer are described below.
Realizing High Productivity
High-speed printing
The speed of the print head and paper feed have been increased for faster printing.
The printer is equipped with a high-speed rotary cutter for quick cutting, significantly
increasing productivity.
Improved operability with an easy to see and use color screen
Designed for intuitive operation, the large, brightly-lit, color LCD display is easy to
understand and easy to use.
The large display offers detailed, easy-to-understand error messages and illustrated
guides to loading paper.
See “LCD Screen” on page 15.
Checking current operating status even from afar thanks to an alert lamp
Errors are immediately obvious even at a distance, thanks to the large, highly visible alert
lamp. This helps prevent any wasted time when printing has stopped due to running out of
ink or paper.
High-capacity ink tanks included
The printer includes high-capacity ink tanks for high productivity. We also offer 1000 ml
high-capacity ink packs for ink refill. This eliminates the need for frequent troublesome ink
cartridge replacements.
Ease-of-Use
Spindle-free roll paper adapter makes loading roll paper a snap
The lack of a spindle makes it possible to load and remove roll paper even in environments
where space is at a premium.
To load roll paper, simply place it on the roll rest and attach roll paper adapters to both
ends.
See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 27.
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Easy maintenance
Roll paper and all replacements, including ink refills, maintenance boxes, and cutter, are
installed from the front, allowing the printer to be placed against a wall. The printer does not
have to be moved to allow rear access.
Notes on Usage and Storage
Installation Space
Make sure that you secure the following space, clear of any other objects, so that paper
ejection and consumable replacement are not obstructed.
See “Specifications Table” on page 96 for the external dimensions of the printer.
5.9 in.
(150 mm)
0.4 in. (10 mm)
50.3 in. (1278 mm)
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55.6 in. (1413 mm)
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Notes When Using the Printer
Note the following points when using this printer to avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and
print quality decline.
O When using the printer, observe the operating temperature and humidity range
described in the “Specifications Table”. See “Specifications Table” on page 96.
Even when the conditions above are met, you may not be able to print properly if the
environmental conditions are not suitable for the paper. Be sure to use the printer in an
environment where the paper’s requirements are met. For more details, see the
documentation supplied with the paper.
Also, when operating in dry areas, air conditioned environment, or under direct sunlight,
maintain the appropriate humidity.
O Do not install the printer next to heat sources or directly in the path of air from a
ventilator or air conditioner. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the print
head nozzles drying and clogging.
O The print head may not be capped (i.e., may not move to the right side) if an error
occurs and the printer is turned off without first resolving the error. Capping is a function
for automatically covering the print head with a cap (lid) to prevent the print head from
drying out. In this case, turn on the power and wait a while until capping is performed
automatically.
O When the power is on, do not remove the power plug or cut the power at the breaker.
The print head may not be capped properly. In this case, turn on the power and wait a
while until capping is performed automatically.
O Even when the printer is not in use, some ink will be consumed by head cleaning and
other maintenance operations needed to keep the print head in good condition.
Notes When Not Using the Printer
If you are not using it, note the following points when storing the printer. If it is not stored
correctly, you may not be able to print properly the next time it is used.
O If you do not print for a long time, the print head nozzles may become clogged. Turn the
printer on at least once every two weeks to prevent the print head from clogging.
When the printer is turned on, head cleaning is performed automatically. Do not turn the
printer off until cleaning is complete.
Leaving the printer for too long without turning it on may result in a malfunction. Repair
work for such malfunction will be charged.
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O If you will not be using the printer for more than 2 weeks, maintenance must be
performed by a service engineer before and after this period. This maintenance work
will be charged.
Note that even if proper maintenance has been done before leaving the printer for a
long time, repair may be necessary when doing maintenance for reusing the printer,
depending on the period and conditions of storage. In such a case, the repair work will
also be charged.
O The roller may leave an impression on paper that is left in the printer. This can also
cause wavy or curled paper resulting in paper feeding problems, or the print head could
be scratched. Remove any paper when storing or not using the printer.
O Store the printer after confirming that the print head has been capped (the print head is
positioned at the far right). If the print head is left uncapped for a long time, the print
quality may decline.
Note:
If the print head is not capped, turn the printer on, and then turn it off.
O To prevent the accumulation of dust and other foreign matter in the printer, close all
covers before placing it in storage.
If the printer will be not be used for an extended period, protect it with an anti-static cloth
or other cover.
The print head nozzles are very small, and they can become clogged easily if fine dust
gets on the print head, and you may not be able to print properly.
O When turned on after an extended period of disuse, the printer may automatically
perform head cleaning to ensure print quality.
Head cleaning will end after about 10 to 15 minutes.
Notes on Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks
Note the following points when handling ink packs and ink tanks.
O Do not remove the ink tanks.
Ink tanks are calibrated when installed. Removing them can harm quality and
functionality.
O Store ink packs at room temperature out of direct sunlight.
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O To ensure print quality, use all the ink in the ink pack before one of the following
(whichever comes first):
The date printed on the ink pack
25 days from the day that the ink tank was refilled from the ink pack
O If the ink pack has been stored in a cold location for a long period of time, keep at room
temperature for at least 4 hours before using.
O When refilling the ink in an ink tank, be sure to use all the ink in the ink pack at once.
O Refill the ink tank as soon as possible after opening the ink pack.
O Do not place any objects on top of the ink tanks.
Notes on Handling Paper
Note the following points when handling and storing the paper. If the paper is not in good
condition, print quality may decline.
Check the documentation supplied with each paper.
O Do not fold the paper or scratch the surface of the paper.
O Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper with your bare hands. Moisture and
oils from your hands can affect print quality.
O Handle paper by the edges. We recommend wearing cotton gloves.
O Do not wet the paper.
O Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity.
O Remove roll paper that is not in use from the printer. Rewind it correctly and then store
it in the original packaging that came with the roll paper. If you leave the roll paper in the
printer for a long time, its quality may decline.
Notes on handling prints
To maintain long lasting, high quality print results, note the following points.
O Do not rub or scratch the printed surface. If they are rubbed or scratched, the ink may
peel off.
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O Do not touch the printed surface; failure to observe this precaution may cause ink to rub
off.
O Make sure the printouts are completely dry before folding of stacking; otherwise, the
color may change where they touch (leaves a mark). These marks will disappear if they
are separated immediately and dried; however, they will remain if not separated.
O Avoid direct sunlight.
Note:
Typically, printouts fade over time (color distortion) due to the effects of light and various
constituents in the air. But if care is taken in how these items are stored, you can help reduce
discoloration.
The colors of printed materials appear different under different lighting conditions (light
sources
sources.
* Light sources include sunlight, fluorescent light, incandescent light, and other types.
*
). The colors of printouts from this printer may also appear different under different light
Using the Supplied Software
Contents of the Software CD
The following applications are available on the supplied software CD. Install as required.
For information about these applications, see the on-line help for the application in
question.
Note:
The included software CD does not contain any printer drivers. A software RIP is required to
print.
Download the latest version of the software from Epson’s website.
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Software Name
Epson Driver and Utilities Installs the Epson communications driver (Epson SC-F6000 Series Comm
Driver).
The Epson communications driver is required if the Epson LFP Remote
Panel 2 is to be used to copy paper settings. It is not a printer driver. In
addition, the software RIP may not display printer status if the Epson
communications driver is not installed when the printer is connected to
a computer via USB. See the software RIP documentation for more
information on the status display.
Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 is used to update firmware from a computer
and copy paper settings bank created in the printer’s setup menu to a
computer.
See “Starting Epson LFP Remote Panel 2” on page 24.
EpsonNet Config With this software, you can configure various network settings for the
printer from your computer. This is useful as it allows you to enter
addresses and names using the keyboard.
The documentation is installed with the application.
Starting Epson LFP Remote Panel 2
Launch Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 after confirming that the printer displays Ready.
1. The application can be launched using either of the following two methods.
Double-click the Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 icon on the desktop. The Epson LFP
Remote Panel 2 icon is created when the application is installed.
Click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 > Epson
LFP Remote Panel 2.
2. Click the desired item in the Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 main window.
See Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 help for more information.
Exiting Epson LFP Remote Panel 2
Click Exit in the Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 main window.
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Uninstalling Software
To remove the EPson LFP Remote Panel 2 or Epson communications driver, follow the
procedure below.
Important:
O You must log in as an Administrator.
O Enter the Administrator password when prompted and then proceed with the remainder of the
operation.
O Exit any other applications that may be running.
1. Turn off the printer, and unplug the interface cable.
2. Go to the Control Panel and click Uninstall a program from the Programs category.
3. Select the software you want to remove and then click Uninstall/Change (or
Change/Remove or Add/Remove).
Selecting the following deletes the Epson communications drivers.
Epson SC-F6000 Series Comm Driver Printer Uninstall
Select Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 to remove Epson LFP Remote Panel 2.
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4. Select the target printer icon, and then click OK.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.When the delete confirmation message
appears, click Yes.
Restart the computer if you are reinstalling the Epson communications driver.
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Chapter 2
Basic Operations
Loading and Removing the Roll Paper
Loading Roll Paper
Load roll paper after attaching the supplied roll paper adapters.
Important:
Insert the paper just before printing. The roller may leave an impression on paper that is left in
the printer.
Note:
The paper that can be used in the printer is detailed in the following section. (See “Supported
Media” on page 94.)
1. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button.
2. Confirm that the adapter holder lock lever is raised.
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3. Place roll paper on the roll rest on top of the printer.
4. Size the two supplied roll paper adapters to the roll core.
3-inch core
2-inch core
5. Raise the adapter lock lever to release the lock on each of the two roll paper adapters.
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6. Press the adapters in until they are fully inserted in the roll, with no gaps.
7. Lower the lock levers to lock the adapters in place.
8. Slide the roll paper all the way to the right.
Following the adapter guides, slide the roll slowly back.
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9. Press the ( button on the control panel. Confirm that Roll Paper is highlighted in the
display and press the OK button.
10.Insert the end of the roll paper in the paper slot and pull it through. Make sure that the
paper is free of slack and that the end is not folded.
Note:
Do not touch the paper where it will be printed. After loading the roll paper, rotate the
roll paper adapters as shown to feed the paper through.
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