Epson SureColor F7070 User Guide

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Epson® SureColor® F7070

User’s Guide

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Copyrights and Trademarks

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

EPSON is registered trademark, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

This information is subject to change without notice.

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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

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

Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Slider (chip holder). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

LAN port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Understanding the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Realizing High Productivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Superior Ease of Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Notes on Usage and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installation Space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Notes When Using the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Notes When Not Using the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Notes on Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Handling Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the Supplied Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Contents of the Software CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Uninstalling Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Loading and Exchanging Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Loading Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Viewing and Changing Media Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Exchanging Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Media Loading and Take-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Removing the Take-up Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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Before Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media (Print Media Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Parameters Stored in Media Setting Banks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Saving Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Correcting Print Misalignment (Head Alignment). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Feed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Using a Test Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Performing Feed Adjustment During Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Printable area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Chapter 3 Maintenance

Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Cleaning the Platen, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Checking for Clogged Nozzles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Maintenance Around the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Cleaning: Preparation and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Part Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Cleaning the Wiper Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Disposing of Waste Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Time Period for Chip Unit Replacements and Ink Refills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Procedure for Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Disposal of Used Consumables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Parts That Are Periodically Replaced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Menu

Menu Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Details of the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

The Media Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

The Printer Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

The Maintenance Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

The Print Logs Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

The Printer Status Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

The Network Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

The Preference Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

The Reset All Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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Chapter 5 Problem Solver

When a Message is Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

You cannot print (because the printer does not work) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

The prints are not what you expected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Media Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Chapter 6 Appendix

Options and Consumable Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Supported Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Moving and Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Moving the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Specifications Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Standards and Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Appendix A Where To Get Help

Contacting Epson Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Appendix B Software License Terms

Open Source Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Bonjour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Other Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Info-ZIP copyright and license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

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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

❏ 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.

❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away

from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.

❏ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

❏ Keep this product away from dusty areas.

❏ Place this product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.

When setting up this product

❏ This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment

may result in fire or electric shock.

❏ 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.

❏ 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.

❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label.

❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result

in fire or electric shock.

❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

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❏ 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.

❏ 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

❏ Do not block or cover the openings in this product’s case

❏ Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on this product.

❏ Do not attempt to service this product yourself.

❏ 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.

❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you may damage this product.

❏ Always turn the product off using the P power button on the control panel. When this

button is pressed, the P power light flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the power cord or turn off the product until the P power light stops flashing.

❏ This device has two power systems. There is a risk of electric shock unless the two

power cables are unplugged during maintenance.

When handling the ink packs

❏ Keep ink packs out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.

❏ Wear protective eyewear and gloves when refilling ink tanks or replacing the waste ink

bottle.

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.

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❏ If fluid enters your eyes, rinse immediately with water. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation.

❏ 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:

Caution:

Important:

Note:

Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury.

Cautions must be followed to avoid bodily injury.

Important must be followed to avoid damage to this product.

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

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Printer Parts

Front

1 Maintenance cover (left)

Open this cover to clean the area around the print head. It is normally closed when the printer is in use.

See “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 87.

2 Media output (eject) guide

Media is output along this guide.

3 Roll core holder

Place a used roll core for media take-up on these holders. There are two holders: one on the left and one on the right.

See“Media Loading and Take-Up” on page 52.

4Tension bar

The tension bar maintains tension to prevent the media from sagging as it is taken up.

5 Roll core holder locking screw

The locking screws keep the roll core holders in place once they have been attached to the roll core. There are two locking screws: one on the left and one on the right.

6 Roll support

Rest media temporarily on these supports when removing the take-up roll. There are two supports: one on the left and one on the right.

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7Auto switch

Use this switch to select the auto take-up direction. Choose Off to disable auto take-up.

8Manual switch

Use this switch to select the manual take-up direction. The selected option takes effect when the Auto switch is in the Off position.

9Casters

There are two casters on each leg. Once installation is complete, the front casters should be kept locked while the printer is in use.

10 Waste ink bottle (tank) holder

Place the waste ink bottle in this holder.

11 Adjuster

The adjusters keep the printer in place. After installing the printer, keep it securely in place during use.

12 Waste ink bottle (tank)

Waste ink collects in this bottle.

Replace with a new waste ink bottle when the level approaches the line.

13 Waste ink tube

Waste ink is discharged from this tube. Be sure the end of this tube is in the waste ink bottle while the printer is in use.

14 Ink tank

Holds ink used for printing.

15 Slider (chip holder)

See “Slider (chip holder)” on page 11.

16 Lock lever

Raise the levers to unlock the slider for removal when replacing the chip unit. Always lower the lock lever after inserting the slider.

17 Chip unit check lamp

This lamp turns on when a message related to the chip unit is displayed.

On : An error occurred. Check the message on the control panel’s screen.

Off : No error.

18 AC inlet

Connects the power cable.

19 LAN port

See “LAN port” on page 12.

20 USB port

Connects the USB cable.

21 Maintenance cover (right)

Open this cover to perform maintenance around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer.

See “Maintenance Around the Print Head” on page 84.

22 Media loading lever

After loading media, lower the media loading lever to keep the media in place. Raise the lever to release the media prior to removal.

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23 Alert lamp

This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs.

On/flashing

Off : No error.

An error has occurred; the type of error is indicated by how the lamp lights or flashes. Check the message on

the control panel’s screen.

24 Control panel

See “Control Panel” on page 15.

25 Front cover

Open when loading media, cleaning the inside of the printer, or removing jammed media. Normally closed when using the printer.

Slider (chip holder)

1Slider

Attach the chip unit included with the ink pack before refilling the ink.

See “Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills” on page 98.

2Ink inlet cover

Open this cover to refill the ink tank with ink.

3Chip unit

A unit that includes an IC chip.

This is included with the ink pack.

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LAN port

1RJ-45 connector

Connects the LAN cable. Use a shielded twisted pair cable (category 5 or higher).

2 Data lamp (orange)

Indicates the network connection status and whether the printer is receiving data.

On: Connected

Flashing: Receiving data

3 Status lamp (green/red)

The color indicates network connection speed.

Red: 100Base-TX

Green: 1000Base-T

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Interior

Dirt on any of the following parts may reduce print quality. Regularly clean or exchange

these parts as described in the chapters listed in the reference sections below.

1 Print head

The print head prints by moving left and right while emitting ink. Cleaning may be required.

See “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 87.

2 Media holding plate

The media holding plates prevent the media from riding up and keep fuzz on the cut edge of the media from touching the print head. Position the plates at either side of the media before printing.

See “Loading Media” on page 28.

3Cutter groove

Pass the blade of a cutter (not included) down this groove to cut media.

4 Pressure rollers

These rollers press down on the media during printing.

See “Cleaning the Platen, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates” on page 79.

5 Platen

The platen suctions the media for printing.

See “Cleaning the Platen, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates” on page 79.

6 Wiper cleaner

The wiper cleaner removes ink from the wiper. Replacement may be required.

See “Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner” on page 95.

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7Caps

8Wiper

Back

Except during printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them from drying out. Cleaning may be required.

See “Part Cleaning” on page 86.

The wiper removes ink from the print head nozzles. Cleaning or replacement may be required.

See “Part Cleaning” on page 86

See “Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner” on page 95.

1Drive switch

The drive switch is used to feed the media during loading and to rewind the media for replacement.

2 Roll holder

Place media on these holders. There are two holders: one on the left and one on the right.

3 Roll holder fixing screw

These screws fix the roll holders in place once the media has been installed. There are two screws: one on the left and one on the right.

4 Roll holder lever

If the media to be mounted on the roll holders seems heavy, use these levers to raise the media effortlessly to the level of the roll holders. There are two levers: one on the left and one on the right.

5Loading guide

Media is loaded along this guide.

6 Roll support

Rest media on these supports before placing it on the roll holders. There are two supports: one on the left and one on the right.

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7Handle

After placing media on the right roll holder, rotate the handle to press the holder and apply pressure to the roll core.

Control Panel

1 P button (power button)

Turns the power on and off.

2 P light (power light)

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 performing head cleaning or other operations during shut-down.

Off : The power is off.

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3 M button (media setup button)

Press this button to display the Media Setup menu, which contains such items as Media Remaining, Select Media, Customize Settings, and Print Media List. This button is disabled during printing.

See “The Media Setup Menu” on page 111.

4 Display

Displays the printer's status, menus, error messages, and so on. See “Understanding the Display” on page 17.

5 Menu button

Press this button to display menus. See “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 108.

6 y button (back button)

Press this button to exit to the previous menu when options are displayed. See “Menu Operations” on page 108.

7 l/r buttons (left and right arrow buttons)

Use to position the cursor when performing such tasks as entering a Setting Name or IP Address in the setup menu.

8 u/d buttons (media feed buttons)

When media is loaded, you can press the d button to feed the media and the u button to rewind. Keep the d button pressed to feed the media. Keep the u button pressed to rewind the media. Note that when the u button is used to rewind, the media will stop when its edge reaches the starting print position. Rewind can be resumed by releasing the button and then pressing it again.

When the menus are displayed, these buttons can be used to select menu items and options. See “Menu Operations” on page

108.

9OK button

Pressing this button when a menu item is highlighted displays options for the selected item.

Pressing this button when an option is highlighted selects the highlighted item or performs the selected operation.

When a warning alarm is sounding, press this button to stop the sound.

10 button

Pressing this button when menus are displayed closes the menus and returns the printer to ready status.

11 # button (maintenance button)

Pressing this button displays the Maintenance menu, which contains such items as Nozzle Check, Cleaning, Head Washing, Head Maintenance, and Waste Ink Counter. This button is disabled during printing.

See “The Maintenance Menu” on page 117.

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12 W button (pause/cancel button)

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 Z button. To cancel print jobs being processed, select Job Cancel on the screen and then press the Z button.

Pressing this button when menus are displayed closes the menus and returns the printer to ready status.

13 button (media feed button)

When the printer is in the ready state, you can feed the media to the cut position by pressing this button and then Z. See “Cutting Media” on page 50.

When printing is in progress, you can use this button to adjust media feed. See “Feed Adjustment” on page 73.

Understanding the Display

1Messages

Displays the printer's status, operation, and error messages. See “When a Message is Displayed” on page 120.

2Media info

From left to right, this display shows the selected media, platen gap, media width, and media remaining.

If a media setting bank number created with this printer is selected as the print media, the number (from 1 to 30) will be displayed. When RIP Settings is selected, 0 will be displayed.

The selected platen gap is shown as follows.

1.5

2.0

2.5

The media remaining is not displayed if Off is selected for Remaining Setup in the Media Remaining menu. See “The Media Setup Menu” on page 111.

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4 Chip unit status

The display changes as shown below when an error is detected in the 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 on-screen message.

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, will begin to flash.

2 Ink color codes

BK : Black

Y : Yellow

M : Magenta

C : Cyan

5 Waste ink bottle status

Displays the approximate amount of space available in the waste ink bottle. The display changes as shown below when the waste ink bottle is nearly full or an error occurs .

Normal Warning or error

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1 Status indicators

The status of the waste ink bottle is shown as follows.

No error. The indicator changes to show the amount of space available.

The waste ink bottle is almost full. Ready a new waste ink bottle.

The waste ink bottle is full. Replace with a new waste ink bottle.

Features

This wide-format color ink jet printer supports roll media up to 1626 mm (64 inches) in

width. The main features of this printer are described below.

Realizing High Productivity

Media Feeding Unit Accommodates High-Capacity Rolls

The standard media feeding unit can handle high-capacity rolls with external diameters of

up to 250 mm (9.8 inches) and weights of up to 40 kg (88.2 lb), ensuring that media require

less frequent replacement.

With the optional heavy roll media system, the printer can handle even larger 80 kg (176.4

lb) rolls with external diameters of 300 mm (11.8 inches).

Auto Take-up Reel Unit Comes Standard

The auto take-up reel unit automatically takes up printed media cleanly, with no wrinkles.

You’ll find it comes in handy for large textile printing, high-volume print jobs, and

continuous overnight printing.

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 refill. This eliminates the need for frequent ink replacement.

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Superior Ease of Use

Easy Media Installation and Take up

The roll and roll core holders require no spindles, eliminating the need to attach spindles

before installing media. Just bring the media to the printer and install it directly. Never

having to juggle long spindles makes installing media a snap even where space is limited.

In addition to roll supports that give you a place to rest media during installation, the printer

offers lift levers that allow heavy media to be effortlessly raised to the level of the roll

holders.

Ease of Maintenance

Print quality can only be ensured through daily maintenance, and the printer is constructed

with this in mind.

E-Mail Error/Warning Notification

The EpsonNet Config with Web Browser system built into the printer’s network interface

offers e-mail notification. Once configured for e-mail notification, the printer will send errors

and warnings to selected e-mail addresses, ensuring peace of mind when the printer is left

unmanned during overnight operation and in other similar situations.

Lamp and alarm Error Alerts

When an error occurs, an alarm will sound and the alert lamp will light. The large alert lamp

is highly visible, even at a distance.

An alarm sounds simultaneously to prevent time wasted while stoppages due to errors go

unnoticed.

High-Speed USB/Gigabit Ethernet

The printer comes equipped with high-speed USB and 100 Base-TX/1000 Base-T network

interfaces.

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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.

For the external dimensions of the printer, see “Specifications Table” on page 133.

100 mm (3.9 in.)

500 mm (19.7 in.)

3620 mm (142.5 in.)

1000 mm (39.4 in.)

)

(

2903 mm (114.3 in.)

500 mm (19.7 in.)

1750 mm (68.9 in.)

Notes When Using the Printer

Note the following points when using this printer to avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and

print quality decline.

❏ When using the printer, observe the operating temperature and humidity range

described in the “Specifications Table” on page 133.

Note, however, that the desired results may not be achieved if the temperature and humidity are within the limits for the printer but not within those for the media. Be sure the operating conditions suit the media. For more information, see the documentation supplied with the media.

Also, when operating in dry areas, air conditioned environment, or under direct sunlight, maintain the appropriate humidity.

❏ Avoid using the printer in locations with heat sources or locations that are exposed to

direct drafts from ventilators or air conditioners. The print head nozzles could dry out and clog.

❏ Do not bend or tug the waste ink tube. Ink could spill inside or around the printer.

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❏ We recommend performing maintenance on the following components as required.

Failure to perform appropriate maintenance will shorten print head life.

See “Maintenance Around the Print Head” on page 84.

Component to be cleaned Frequency

Print head When colors in the printout are faint or missing even after head has been

Wiper

Caps

Wiper rail

cleaned.

When the printout is smudged or not clear.

Component requiring replacement

Wiper cleaner If the printout is faint or smudged, or segments are missing even after cleaning

Wiper

Frequency

❏ The print head may not be capped (the print head may not return to the right side) if the

printer is turned off when the media is jammed or an error has occurred. 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 until capping is performed automatically.

❏ 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 until capping is performed automatically.

❏ The print head is automatically cleaned at a fixed interval after printing to keep the

nozzle from clogging.

Be sure that the waste ink bottle is installed whenever the printer is on.

❏ As well as being expended during printing, ink is used during head cleaning and other

maintenance required to keep the print head in working order.

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.

❏ If you do not print for a long time, the print head nozzles may become clogged. Turn the

printer on at least once a week to prevent the print head clogging.

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Head cleaning will be performed automatically after the printer is turned on. Head cleaning helps maintain print quality. 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.

❏ 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 a long period of non-use, 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.

Contact your dealer or Epson Support.

❏ The pressure rollers may crease media left in the printer. The media may also become

wavy or curled, causing jams or resulting in the media coming into contact with the print head. Remove the media before storing the printer.

❏ 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.

❏ Close all covers before placing the printer in storage. If you are not using the printer for

a long time, put an anti-static cloth or cover on the printer to prevent dust build-up. 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.

❏ If you have not used the printer for a long time, check the print head for clogging before

you start printing. Perform head cleaning if the print head is clogged.

See “Checking for Clogged Nozzles” on page 81.

❏ When storing the printer, be sure that it is level: do not store it on an angle, on end, or

upside down.

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Notes on Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks

Note the following points when handling ink packs and ink tanks.

❏ Do not remove the ink tanks

Ink tanks are calibrated when installed. Removing them can harm quality and functionality.

❏ Store ink packs at room temperature out of direct sunlight.

❏ 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 the ink tank was refilled from the ink pack

❏ 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.

❏ Be sure not to leave any ink in the ink pack when you refill an ink tank.

❏ Refill the ink tank as soon as possible after opening the ink pack.

❏ Do not place any objects on top of the ink tank.

Handling Media

Note the following when handling or storing media. Media that is in poor condition will not

produce good quality prints.

Be sure to read the documentation provided with each type of media.

Notes on Handling

❏ Do not fold the media or damage the printable surface.

❏ Do not touch the printable surface. Moisture and oils from your hands can affect print

quality.

❏ When handling media, hold it by both edges. We recommend wearing cotton gloves.

❏ Keep the media dry.

❏ Packaging materials can be used to store media and should not be thrown away.

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❏ Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity.

❏ When not in use, media should be removed from the printer, rewound, and inserted in

its original packaging for storage. Leaving media in the printer for extended periods may cause it to deteriorate.

Handling Media After Printing

To maintain long lasting, high quality print results, note the following points.

❏ Do not rub or scratch the printed surface. If it is rubbed or scratched, the ink may peel

off.

❏ Do not touch the printed surface, as this may remove the ink.

❏ Make sure printouts are completely dry before folding or stacking, as otherwise

discoloration or other marks may appear where the prints touch. These marks will disappear if the prints are immediately separated and dried but will become permanent if the surfaces are not separated.

❏ Avoid direct sunlight.

❏ To prevent discoloration, display and store prints as instructed in the documentation

supplied with the media.

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 supplied disk does not contain printer drivers. A software RIP is required for printing.

❏ The latest software utilities can be downloaded from the Epson website.

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Software Name Summary

EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is used to update firmware from a computer and copy the media

settings bank created in the printer’s setup menu to a computer.

See “Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2” on page 26 and “Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2” on page 26.

Epson Drivers and utilities Install the Epson communications driver (EPSON SC-F7000 Series Comm Driver).

The Epson communications driver is required if the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is to be used to copy media 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.

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 manual is also installed along with the software.

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

Important:

❏ Log in as an administrator.

❏ Enter the administrator password when prompted and then proceed with the remainder of the

operation.

❏ Exit any other applications that may be running.

This section describes how to uninstall EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 and the Epson

communications driver.

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).

To uninstall the EPSON communications driver, select EPSON SC-F7000 Series Comm Driver Printer Uninstall.

To uninstall EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2, select EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2.

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.

If you are reinstalling the Epson communications driver, restart the computer.

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Chapter 2

Basic Operations

Loading and Exchanging Media

Loading Media

The procedure for loading media varies depending on whether you are using the installed media feeding unit or the optional heavy roll media system.

Follow the steps below when using the supplied media feeding unit.

When the Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit is installed, see “Using the Optional Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit” on page 38.

Caution:

❏ Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when opening or closing the front cover.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

❏ Secure the media in place by the following procedure. Injury may occur if the media

falls.

❏ Do not rub your hands along the edges of the media. The edges are sharp and can

cause injury.

Important:

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

Note:

For information on the media that can be used in the printer, see “Supported Media” on page

130.

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When the Standard Media Feeding Unit Is Installed

This section describes how to load media when the standard media feeding unit is installed.

Caution:

Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. When loading or

removing the media, use at least two persons.

1. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button.

2. Loosen the roll holder fixing screws and adjust the roll holders so that the gap between the two is wider than the media.

Center the roll supports between the roll holders.

Important:

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

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3. Place media on the roll support oriented according to how it is rolled (see below) and position it as indicated by the mark on the label.

Printable side out

Printable side in

If the label does not have a loading position, mark it on the label as instructed in the Setup Guide.

Note:

Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the Customize Settings menu matches how the media is rolled. Roll Type defaults to Printable Side Out. Be sure to select Printable Side In after loading media rolled printable side in.

For more information see “Roll Type” on page 70.

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4. Raise the roll holder lever on the left side of the printer to lift the media into position, then firmly insert the roll holder.

If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is less than 140 mm (5.5 inches), lift it up by your hands, and place it on the roll holder. The roll core will not reach the holder when raised using the roll holder lever.

5. Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place.

6. Raise the roll holder lever on the right side of the printer to lift the media into position, then firmly insert the roll holder.

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If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is less than 140 mm (5.5 inches), lift it up by your hands, and place it on the roll holder as described in step 4.

7. Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place.

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8. Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted.

Important:

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

9. Raise the media loading lever.

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10.Pull out the edge of the media and insert it into the printer.

Note:

Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left roll holder.

Printable side out

Printable side in

11.Insert the media past the pressure rollers and lower the media loading lever to hold it in place.

Confirm that the left edge of the media passes over the center of the square in the label on the loading guide.

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Important:

Perform steps 11 to 3 in reverse order and repeat the loading process if the left edge of the media is not within the guides. Do not attempt to reposition the roll holders while they are inserted in the media.

12.Go to the front of the printer and open the front cover.

13.Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever.

14.Pull the media straight forward until the edge is past the label on the bottom side of the eject guide.

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Keep the right edge of the media parallel to the scale markings on the two labels on the eject guide.

15.Lower the media loading lever to hold the media in place.

To print immediately, proceed to step 16.

For information on loading the media into the auto take-up reel unit, see “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on page 52.

Note:

If you would prefer to print from the very start of the roll, press the u button in the control panel to rewind the media slightly.

Be sure, however, to stop rewinding before the leading edge of the media is over the cutter groove (on the pressure roller side).

If the leading edge of the media is curled, stop rewinding before the media reaches the inner side of the front cover.

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16.Attach the media holding plates at either side of the media.

First, position the plates so that the edges of the media are in the centers of the round holes. Next, adjust the position so that the white line is visible in the square window and push the plates down to lock them in place and keep them from lifting.

Important:

❏ Do not use the media holding plates with media that is more than 0.4 mm (0.02 inch)

thick. The media holding plates could touch and damage the print head.

❏ Move the media holding plates to the left and right edges of the platen when they are

not in use.

❏ Do not use the media holding plates if the sides of the printed media are smudged or

torn.

❏ Leave left and right margins of over 10 mm (0.39 inch) when using the media holding

plates. Narrower margins could result in printing over the plates.

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17.Close the front cover.

Using the Optional Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit

This section describes how to load media when the optional heavy roll media feeding unit is installed.

We recommend using a lifter for media over 40 kg (88.2 lb).

The explanation that follows assumes that a lifter is used.

The following types of lifters can be used.

❏ Fork or platform thickness: 28 mm (1.10 inches) or less

❏ Fork or platform can be lowered to approx.190 mm (7.5 inches) from the floor.

Caution:

Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. When loading or

removing the media, use at least two persons. Using a lifter is recommended when handling a media that is 40 kg (88.2 lb) or heavier.

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1. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button.

2. Loosen the roll holder fixing screws and adjust the roll holders so that the gap between the two is wider than the media.

Important:

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

3. Place the media on a lifter oriented according to how it is rolled (see below) and move the lift to position the media as indicated by the mark on the label.

Printable side out

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Printable side in

If the label does not have the loading position, mark it on the label as instructed in the Setup Guide supplied with the optional heavy roll media system.

Note:

For more information see “Roll Type” on page 70.

4. Align the media and the roll holders.

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Raise or lower the lifter until the media roll core is level with the roll holders.

5. Fully insert the left roll holder. Next, tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place.

6. Fully insert the right roll holder. Next, tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place.

7. Remove the lifter.

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8. Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted.

Important:

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

If part A is not hidden even after turning the handle until it can no longer be turned, return to step 6 and fully press the right unit into the roll core.

9. Raise the media loading lever.

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10.Pull out the edge of the media and insert it into the printer.

Note:

Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left roll holder.

Printable side out

Printable side in

11.Insert the media past the pressure rollers and lower the media loading lever to hold it in place.

Confirm that the left edge of the media passes over the center of the square in the label on the loading guide.

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Important:

12.Go to the front of the printer and open the front cover.

13.Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever.

14.Pull the media straight forward until the edge has past the label on the left side of the eject guide.

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Keep the right edge of the media parallel with the scale markings on the two labels on the eject guide.

15.Lower the media loading lever to hold the media in place.

To print immediately, proceed to step 16.

For information on loading the media into the auto take-up reel unit, see “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on page 52.

Note:

If you would prefer to print from the very start of the roll, press the u button in the control panel to rewind the media slightly.

Be sure, however, to stop rewinding before the leading edge of the media is over the cutter groove (on the pressure roller side).

If the leading edge of the media is curled, stop rewinding before the media reaches the inner side of the front cover.

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16.Attach the media holding plates at either side of the media.

First, position the plates so that the edges of the media are in the centers of the round holes. Next, adjust the position until the white line is visible in the square window and push the plates down to lock them in place.

Important:

❏ Do not use the media holding plates with media that is more than 0.4 mm (0.02 inch)

thick. The media holding plates could touch and damage the print head.

❏ Move the media holding plates to the left and right edges of the platen when they are

not in use.

❏ Do not use the media holding plates if the sides of the printed media are smudged or

torn.

❏ Leave left and right margins of over 10 mm (0.39 inch) when using the media holding

plates. Narrower margins could result in printer printing over the plates.

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17.Close the front cover.

Viewing and Changing Media Settings

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

This display can be used to view or change the following two options:

❏ Remaining Setup

On: The printer displays the amount of media remaining.

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

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

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

❏ Selected Media

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

RIP Settings: Media settings are based on those in the RIP.

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XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX: Media settings are based on those stored in the printer

in media settings bank No. 1.

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

See “Saving Settings” on page 67.

1. Select an option.

To print with current settings:

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

Proceed to step 6.

To change settings:

Use the d/u buttons to select Change Settings and press the Z button.

2. Select the items you want to change and press the Z button.

3. Select the desired option and press the Z button.

4. Press the y button to display the dialog shown in step 2 and then press the y button again.

5. After confirming that the settings are correct, use the d/u buttons to select Keep Settings Above and press the Z button.

6. If On is selected for Remaining Setup, you will be prompted to enter the length of the current media. Use the d/u buttons to choose a length between 5.0 and 999.5 m (15 and 3000 feet) and press the Z button. You can set in 0.5 m increments. If the display is in feet, lengths are given in increments of 1 foot.

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

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Exchanging Media

To replace the media after printing, print the amount of media remaining, cut the media, and remove the roll.

Printing the Amount of Media Remaining

The printer displays the amount of media remaining and any media low warnings in the control panel. This makes it possible to determine whether the media requires replacement before printing.

The amount of media remaining can only be displayed if the correct length is entered when the media is loaded.

You can print the amount of media remaining on the leading edge of the roll before it is removed from the printer and then enter this number the next time the media is loaded for accurate information on the amount remaining.

Note: The printer does not calculate or display the amount of media remaining when Off is selected for Remaining Setup in the setup menu. See “Viewing and Changing Media Settings” on page 47.

The following section describes how to print the amount of media remaining.

1. Confirm that the printer is ready to print.

2. Press the M button, select Media Remaining in the menu, and press the Z button.

3. Select Print Remaining Length and press the Z button.

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4. Press the Z button to print the amount of media remaining.

Cutting Media

Use a cutter (not included) to cut the media when printing is complete. This section described how to use a cutter to cut the media.

Caution:

When cutting media, be careful not to cut your fingers or hands with the cutter or other

blades.

1. Confirm that the printer is ready to print.

2. Press the button and the Z button. The printer will feed the trailing edge of the printed media to a position over the cutter groove.

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If you have printed the amount of media remaining, press the u button to rewind the media so that this information will remain on the roll after the media is cut.

3. Remove the media holding plates.

4. Cut the media with the cutter.

Pass the blade of the cutter down the cutting groove.

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Important:

To continue printing after cutting, do not rewind the media past the cutter groove (on the pressure roller side).

If the leading edge of the media is curled, stop rewinding before the media reaches the inner side of the front cover.

Note:

If you are using the auto take-up reel unit, set the Auto switch on the auto take-up reel unit to Off before using the Manual switch to position the media over the cutting groove.

Removing Media

You can now remove the media from the roll holders. To remove the media, reverse the steps you followed to load it. See the section beginning with “Loading Media” on page 28.

Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit

Media Loading and Take-Up

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

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

Counterclockwise Clockwise

Counterclockwise take-up places the printed surface on the outside of the roll.

Clockwise take-up places the printed surface on the inside of the roll.

The explanation that follows uses the supplied auto take-up reel unit for illustrative purposes, but the same procedure can be followed when using the optional auto take-up reel unit for heavy media.

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Caution:

❏ Be sure that your hands or hair do not get caught in the auto take-up reel unit while it

is in operation. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

❏ Perform the following procedure to correctly secure the roll core for the auto take-up

reel unit into place. Injury may occur if the take-up roll falls.

Attaching the Roll Core

1. After confirming that the media is loaded correctly, press the d button to feed the media as far as the auto take-up reel unit roll core holder.

2. Loosen the roll core holder fixing screws and adjust the roll core holders so that the gap between the two is wider than the media.

Center the roll supports between the roll holders.

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3. Align the right roll core holder with the right edge of the media and tighten the fixing screw.

4. Insert the roll core onto the right holder.

5. Insert the left holder into the roll core.

Slide the holder in until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted.

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Important:

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

6. Tighten the roll core holder fixing screw to fix the roll core holder in place.

For information on counterclockwise take up, see the following section.

For information on clockwise take up, see “Clockwise Take-Up” on page 59.

Counterclockwise Take Up

1. Attach the media to the take-up roll core.

Tape the media to the take-up roll core in the center and then at the left and right edges. Pull the media straight down when taping the left and right edges.

2. Press the d button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single wrap around the roll core.

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3. Flip the Auto switch to Off and press the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core.

Important:

Confirm that edges of media taken up on the roll core are not misaligned. If the edges are misaligned, the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly. When the edges are misaligned, press the Manual switch to the side, rewind the media, remove the tape, and then repeat from step 1.

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4. Flip the Auto switch to .

5. Lower the tension bar.

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6. Confirm that the media is attached without deformation.

As shown in the identified sections in the illustration below, if the tensions of the left and right edges of the media are different, the media cannot be taken up correctly. If there is slack on one side, repeat from step 1.

Note:

As shown in the illustration below, you can confirm differences in tension by lightly tapping on both edges of the media.

7. Press the d button to feed the media until the take-up roll core begins to turn.

Important:

The auto take-up reel unit will not work if the tension bar is raised.

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Clockwise Take-Up

1. Attach the media to the take-up roll core.

Tape the media to the take-up roll core in the center and then at the left and right edges. Pull the media straight down when taping the left and right edges.

2. Press the d button in the control panel to feed enough media for a single wrap around the roll core.

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3. Flip the Auto switch to Off and press the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core.

Important:

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4. Flip the Auto switch to .

5. Lower the tension bar.

6. Confirm that the media is attached without deformation.

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Note:

As shown in the illustration below, you can confirm differences in tension by lightly tapping on both edges of the media.

7. Press the d button to feed the media until the take-up roll core begins to turn.

Important:

The auto take-up reel unit will not work if the tension bar is raised.

Removing the Take-up Roll

The procedure for removing media varies depending on whether you are using the installed auto take-up reel unit or the optional auto take-up reel unit for heavy media.

Follow the steps below when using the supplied auto take-up reel unit.

When the Heavy Roll Auto Take-up Reel Unit is installed See “Using the Optional Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit” on page 38.

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When the Standard Auto Take-up Reel Unit Is Installed

This section describes how to remove media from the take-up reel.

Caution:

❏ Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. When loading or

removing the media, use at least two persons.

❏ Perform the following procedure to properly remove the take-up roll. Injury may occur

if the take-up roll falls.

1. Cut the media and roll the cut end onto the take-up reel. See “Cutting Media” on page

50.

2. To prevent the media from sliding off the roll, support the roll at its left end.

3. Loosen the left roll core holder fixing screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll.

4. Lower the roll onto the roll support.

5. To prevent the media from sliding off the roll, support the roll at its right end.

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6. Loosen the right roll core holder fixing screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll.

7. Lower the roll onto the roll support.

Using the Optional Heavy Roll Auto Take-up Reel Unit

This section explains how to remove media from the take-up reel using a lifter.

The following types of lifters can be used.

❏ Fork or platform thickness: 28 mm (1.1 inches) or less

❏ Fork or platform can be lowered to approx.190 mm (7.5 inches) from the floor.

Caution:

Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. When loading or

removing the media, use at least two persons.

Using a lifter is recommended when handling a media that is 40 kg (88 lb) or heavier.

Follow the instructions in the manual when loading media or roll cores or removing media from the take-up roll.

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

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1. Cut the media and roll the cut end onto the take-up reel. See “Cutting Media” on page

50.

2. Insert the lifter between the media and the auto take-up reel unit and adjust the height to support the take-up roll.

3. Loosen the left roll core holder fixing screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll.

4. Loosen the right roll core holder fixing screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll.

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Before Printing

To maintain print quality, perform the following inspection before starting work each day.

❏ Print a check pattern to check for clogged nozzles.

❏ Perform head cleaning if parts of the pattern are faint or missing.

See “Checking for Clogged Nozzles” on page 81.

See “Head Cleaning” on page 82.

Saving Optimal Settings for the Current Media (Print Media Settings)

A variety of media settings can be optimized for the current media and stored in the printer.

Once frequently used settings have been stored in a media setting bank, they can be recalled to instantly optimize multiple parameters.

The printer offers a total of 30 media setting banks.

This section describes how to create media setting banks and the settings that can be stored.

Parameters Stored in Media Setting Banks

Media setting banks store the following:

❏ Setting Name

❏ Feed Adjustment

❏ Platen Gap

❏ Head Alignment

❏ Drying

❏ Media Suction

❏ Head Movement

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❏ Multi-Strike Printing

❏ Roll Type

❏ Tension Measurement

❏ Media Tension

❏ Feed Speed

For more information on these items, see “The Media Setup Menu” on page 111.

Saving Settings

Follow the steps below to save media settings.

Choosing a Media Setting Bank

1. After confirming that the printer is ready to print, press the Menu button.

The settings menu will be displayed.

2. Select Media Setup and press the Z button.

3. Use the d/u buttons to select Customize Settings and press the Z button.

4. Use the d/u buttons to select a media setting bank number between 1 and 30 and then press the Z button.

Note that any settings already saved to the printer will be overwritten.

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Setting Name

Name the media setting bank. Using distinctive names makes it easier to select banks for use.

1. Select Setting Name and press the Z button.

2. Use the d/u buttons to display letters and symbols. When the desired character is displayed, press the r button to select the next entry position.

Mistakes can be erased by pressing the l button to delete the previous character and move the cursor back one spot.

3. After entering the name, press the Z button.

Feed Adjustment (manual)

Feed Adjustment is used to correct banding (horizontal banding, lines, or strips of uneven color).

You need to visually inspect print results and enter a correction by hand.

For more information on feed adjustment, see “Feed Adjustment” on page 73.

Platen Gap

Adjust the platen gap (the gap between the print head and the media) if print results are smudged.

1. Use the d/u buttons to select Platen Gap and press the Z button.

2. Use the d/u buttons to select the desired setting and press the Z button.

3. Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu.

Important:

Select 2.5 only if print results are still smudged when 2.0 is selected. Choosing a larger gap than required may result in ink stains inside the printer, reduced print quality, or shorter product life.

Head Alignment (manual)

Select Head Alignment to correct print head misalignment when print results seem grainy or out of focus.

You need to check the pattern and enter the optimum adjustment value for alignment.

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For more information on manual head alignment, see “Correcting Print Misalignment (Head Alignment)” on page 71.

Drying

Allows you to set the drying time per pass.

1. Use the d/u buttons to select Drying and press the Z button.

2. Select Drying Time Per Pass and press the Z button.

3. Use the d/u buttons to change the time in increments of 0.1 second.

4. Select the desired option and press the Z button.

5. Press the y button twice to return to the customize settings menu.

Media Suction

While printing, the printer uses suction to provide the pressure needed to maintain the correct distance between the media and the print head; the amount of pressure required varies with the type of media. Less suction is used for thin media that would not print or feed correctly at high levels of suction.

1. Use the d/u buttons to select Media Suction and press the Z button.

2. Use the d/ u buttons to choose a value.

3. Select the desired option and press the Z button.

4. Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu.

Head Movement

Choose the range in which the print head moves during printing.

1. Use the d/u buttons to select Head Movement and press the Z button.

2. Use the d/u buttons to select the desired setting and press the Z button.

For faster printing, select Data Width.

For even, high-quality printing, select Printer Full Width.

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Multi-Strike Printing

Choose the number of times each line is printed.

1. Use the d/u buttons to select Multi-Strike Printing and press the Z button.

2. Use the d/u buttons to choose a value.

3. Select the desired option and press the Z button.

4. Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu.

Roll Type

Choose Printable Side Out or Printable Side In according to how the media is rolled.

1. Use the d/u buttons to select Roll Type and press the Z button.

2. Use the d/u buttons to select the desired setting and press the Z button.

3. Select the desired option and press the Z button.

Tension Measurement

Periodically is recommended in most circumstances. Choose Off if slack develops in the media or other printing problems occur.

1. Use the d/u buttons to select Tension Measurement and press the Z button.

2. Use the d/u buttons to select the desired setting and press the Z button.

3. Select the desired option and press the Z button.

Media Tension

Increase tension if creases appear in the media during printing. The higher the value, the greater the tension.

If you have previously performed Feed Adjustment, you will need to perform it again after adjusting Media Tension.

See “Feed Adjustment (manual)” on page 68.

1. Use the d/u buttons to select Media Tension and press the Z button.

2. Use the d/u buttons to choose a value.

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3. Select the desired option and press the Z button.

4. Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu.

Feed Speed

Choose a slower feed speed if media is creased or torn or sticks together during printing. The lower the value, the slower the speed.

1. Use the d/u buttons to select Feed Speed and press the Z button.

2. Use the d/u buttons to choose a value.

3. Select the desired option and press the Z button.

4. Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu.

Exiting the Menus

Press W to exit the menus.

Correcting Print Misalignment (Head Alignment)

Given that there is a slight gap between the print head and the media, the landing sites for the different colors of ink may be affected by humidity, temperature, inertial forces imparted by the print head, or the direction of the print head as it moves from right to left or left to right. As a result, print results may appear grainy or out of focus. When this happens, perform Head Alignment to correct the print misalignment.

The thickness of the media determines the distance between the media and the print head. Head Alignment values can be stored separately for each type of media. Stored values can be recalled instantly the next time the media is used.

You need to check the pattern and enter the optimum adjustment value for alignment.

1. After confirming that the printer is ready to print, press the Menu button.

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The settings menu will be displayed.

2. Select Media Setup and press the Z button.

3. Use the d/u buttons to select Customize Settings and press the Z button.

4. Use the d/u buttons to select a media setting bank number between 1 and 30 and then press the Z button.

Note that any settings already saved in the printer will be overwritten.

5. Use the d/u buttons to select Head Alignment and press the Z button.

6. Use the d/u buttons to select Manual(Uni-D) or Manual(Bi-D) and press the Z button.

7. An alignment pattern will be printed.

When printing is complete, the media will automatically be fed to a position where the pattern is clearly visible.

Cut the media if necessary. See “Cutting Media” on page 50.

Note:

To rewind the media, press the u button. Stop rewinding before the media is past the cutter groove (on the pressure roller side).

If the leading edge of the media is curled, stop rewinding before the media reaches the inner side of the front cover.

8. Check the pattern and select the pattern number that has the least gaps.

In the following example, this would be pattern number 2.

123

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9. When Check 1 is displayed in the control panel, use the d/u buttons to select the number recorded in step 8 and press the Z button.

10.Select the numbers for all colors and press the Z button.

11.The media setup menu will be displayed when you enter the pattern number for the last color.

Feed Adjustment

Feed Adjustment is used to correct banding (horizontal banding, lines, or strips of uneven color).

Two methods are available:

❏ Visually inspect print results and enter a correction by hand.

❏ Enter a correction during printing and inspect the results.

Note: Feed Adjustment varies with the media used. Load the media for which feed adjustment is

required under the same conditions as the actual print job. For example, if you are using the auto take-up reel unit for printing, the auto take-up reel unit should also be used for feed adjustment.

Furthermore, when installing the heavy roll media system, the media must be loaded and feed adjustment performed again, even if once you adjust with the standard roll media system.

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Using a Test Pattern

Primary and Secondary adjustments are required. Normally the Secondary adjustment is performed after the Primary adjustment. Primary adjustment alone may be sufficient if you only wish to accurately print the length of a design.

1. After confirming that the printer is ready to print, press the Menu button.

The settings menu will be displayed.

2. Select Media Setup and press the Z button.

3. Use the d/u buttons to select Customize Settings and press the Z button.

4. Use the d/u buttons to select a media setting bank number between 1 and 30 and then press the Z button.

Note that any settings already saved in the printer will be overwritten.

5. Use the d/u buttons to select Feed Adjustment and press the Z button.

6. Select Manual and press the Z button.

7. Use the d/u buttons to select a test pattern and press the Z button twice.

The longer the pattern, the more accurate the adjustment.

8. The printer will print a test pattern.

When printing is complete, the media will automatically be fed to a position where the pattern is clearly visible.

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9. Using a ruler that shows millimeters, measure the distance between the “+” symbols.

Record either the distance between the two center symbols or the average of the distances between the left, center, and right symbols.

10.Pattern length is displayed in the control panel. Using the d/u buttons, enter the value recorded in step 10 and press the Z button.

Note:

To rewind the media, press the u button. Stop rewinding before the media is past the cutter groove (on the pressure roller side).

If the leading edge of the media is curled, stop rewinding before the media reaches the inner side of the front cover.

Performing Feed Adjustment During Printing

Feed adjustment during printing is recommended for minor banding issues.

1. Press the button during printing.

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2. An adjustment value will be displayed. Use the d/u buttons to select a value.

If the feed amount is too small, black bands (dark stripes) will appear; adjust the feed amount upwards.

If, in contrast, the feed amount is too large, white bands (pale stripes) will appear; adjust the feed amount downwards.

3. If you are not satisfied with the results, use the d/u buttons to enter an adjustment value.

4. Press the Z button when settings are complete.

Once the feed amount has been adjusted, printing will continue at the new value.

Note:

The new value is erased when:

❏ The media loading lever is raised

❏ The printer is turned off

❏ Changes are made to Feed Adjustment in the Media Setup menu.

Printable area

The gray area in the illustration on the following page shows the printable area. The arrow indicates the feed direction.

The positions of items 1 to 2 are as follows:

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1 (right edge of media)

Varies with the option selected for Media Size Check.

On selected for Media Size Check: The right edge of the media.

Off selected for Media Size Check: The default right edge position (as far as the platen past the

center of the label on the loading guide).

2 (left edge of media)

Varies with the option selected for Media Size Check.

On selected for Media Size Check: The left edge of the media.

Off selected for Media Size Check: 1625 mm (64 inches) from the default right edge.

3–25 mm (0.1–1 in.)

300–1625 mm

(11.8–64 in.)

5 mm (0.2 in.)

3–825 mm (0.1–32.5 in.)

5 mm (0.2 in.)

*1 The value selected for Side Margin(Left) in the setup menu. The default value is 5 mm (0.2 inch). Choose

a Side Margin(Left) over 10 mm (0.4 inch) when using media holding plates.

*2 The total of the values selected for Print Start Position and Side Margin(Right) in the setup menu. The

default value is 5 mm (0.2 inch). Choose a Print Start Position or Side Margin(Right) over 10 mm (0.4 inch) when using media holding plates.

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Note:

The margins may not conform to the values selected in the document (or application). If the value selected for Side Margin or Print Start Position is changed, documents that fill the printable area will not be printed to the full width of the media.

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Chapter 3

Maintenance

Daily Maintenance

To maintain print quality, perform the following inspection and cleaning before starting work each day.

Cleaning the Platen, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates

Caution:

Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when opening or closing the front cover. Failure

to observe this precaution could result in injury.

Ink and particles of paper and lint from the media accumulate on the platen, pressure rollers, and media holding plates. Ink on these surfaces may be transferred to the media. Clean them thoroughly.

Important:

Continued use with lint, dust, or ink adhering to these surfaces could damage the print head or clog the nozzles.

1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the screen has turned off, and then unplug the power cable from the outlet.

2. Wait one minute.

3. Open the front cover.

4. Raise the media loading lever.

5. Clean the pressure rollers.

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Remove particles of paper and dust from the pressure rollers using a soft-bristled brush.

6. Clean the media holding plates and platen.

Dampen a soft cloth in water, wring it out thoroughly, and use it to remove lint and dust from the media holding plates on both the left and right sides and from the platen.

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Checking for Clogged Nozzles

We recommend that you check the nozzles for clogs each time you print to ensure quality results.

Ways to Check for Clogs

There are two ways to check for clogs.

❏ Print Nozzle Pattern

At specified intervals, the printer prints a test pattern at the start of normal printing. When printing is complete, you can visually inspect the pattern to determine whether there may be faint or missing colors in the preceding or following printout.

See “The Printer Setup Menu” on page 115.

❏ On-Demand Nozzle Pattern

Nozzle patterns can be printed as required and inspected visually to determine whether the nozzles are clogged.

This section explains how to print and inspect a check pattern.

1. After confirming that the printer is ready, press the # button.

The Maintenance menu will be displayed.

2. Select Nozzle Check and press the Z button.

3. A nozzle pattern will be printed.

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When printing is complete, the media will automatically be fed to a position where the pattern is clearly visible.

Cut the media if necessary. See “Cutting Media” on page 50.

Note:

To rewind the media, press u. Stop rewinding before the media is past the cutter groove (on the pressure roller side).

If the leading edge of the media is curled, stop rewinding before the media reaches the inner side of the front cover.

4. Inspect the nozzle pattern.

Example of clean nozzles:

The pattern contains no gaps.

Example of clogged nozzles:

Perform head cleaning if any segments are missing from the pattern. See “Head Cleaning” on page 82.

5. The menus close when printing is complete.

Head Cleaning

Should the nozzle pattern contain faint or missing segments, you may be able to unclog the nozzles by cleaning the print head as described below.

There is no need to clean the head if the print result does not contain faint areas or other color problems.

You can also clean the head while printing is paused. Note, however, that hues in the printout may change when printing is resumed.

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Head Cleaning Level

Choose from three levels of head cleaning.

Select Execute (Light) first. If the pattern still contains faint or missing segments after head cleaning has been performed once, try again using Execute (Medium) or Execute (Heavy).

Note:

If colors are faint or missing even after head cleaning, perform regular part cleaning. See “Part Cleaning” on page 86.

Auto Maintenance Options

The printer features handy auto maintenance options for performing regular head cleaning at an interval selected as described below.

❏ Periodical Cleaning

Head cleaning is performed automatically at selected intervals of 1 to 240 hours. See “The Printer Setup Menu” on page 115.

❏ Cleaning Cycle

Head cleaning is performed automatically at selected intervals of 1 to 10 pages. See “The Printer Setup Menu” on page 115.

This section explains how to clean the head if you find that the nozzles are clogged on printing a test pattern.

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1. Pressing the # button when the printer is ready to print displays the Maintenance menu.

Pressing the # button when printing is paused takes you to step 3.

2. Use the d/u buttons to select Cleaning and press the Z button.

3. Choose the nozzles to be cleaned.

All Nozzles

Choose this option if all patterns in the printed nozzle check results contain faint or missing segments. If you select All Nozzles, proceed to step 5.

Selected Nozzles

Choose this option if only some of the numbered patterns (nozzle arrays) in the printed nozzle check results contained faint or missing segments. You can select multiple nozzle arrays.

4. Choose the nozzle arrays to be cleaned.

❏ Use the d/u buttons to choose the nozzle arrays with faint or missing segments in the nozzle

check pattern and press the Z button.

❏ After selecting the arrays you wish to clean, select Proceed and press the Z button.

5. Select a cleaning level and press the Z button.

The menu will close when cleaning is complete. Print a nozzle pattern and inspect the results to determine whether the problem has been resolved. See “Checking for Clogged Nozzles” on page 81.

If you paused the printer in step 1, printing will resume when head cleaning is complete; check the printout to confirm whether the problem has been resolved.

Maintenance Around the Print Head

The printer requires cleaning and part replacement around the print head to maintain print quality; the maintenance schedule depends on the frequency with which the printer is used.

Failure to perform appropriate maintenance will shorten product life.

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Cleaning: Preparation and Notes

What You’ll Need

Ready the following items before beginning part cleaning.

❏ Protective eyeware (not included)

Protects your eyes from ink.

❏ A maintenance kit (supplied with printer)

Contains gloves, cleaning sticks, a wiper, and a wiper cleaner.

Order new maintenance kits once the contents of the supplied maintenance kit are exhausted. See “Options and Consumable Products” on page 129.

❏ A clean room wipe (not included)

A lint-free (non-woven) cleaning cloth. Use to clean around the print head.

❏ A metal or plastic tray made from polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE) (not

included)

Used cleaning sticks, wipers, and wiper cleaners taken from the printer can be placed here.

Notes on Cleaning

❏ Remove the media from the printer before proceeding.

❏ Complete the task within 10 minutes to prevent the print head drying out.

An alarm will sound after 10 minutes.

❏ Never touch the belts, circuit boards, or any parts that do not require cleaning.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in malfunction or reduced print quality.

❏ Do not use anything other than a consumable cleaning stick from Epson. Other types

of sticks that produce lint will damage the print head.

❏ Always use fresh cleaning sticks. Re-using sticks can make stains even harder to

remove.

❏ Do not touch the ends of the sticks. Oil from your hands could damage the print head.

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❏ Touch a metallic object before starting work to discharge any static electricity.

Part Cleaning

To preserve print quality and ensure good results, clean around the print head as suggested below.

❏ When colors in the printout are faint or missing even after the head has been cleaned.

❏ When the printout is smudged.

Clean the parts in the following order:

(1) Print head

(2) Wiper

(3) Caps

(4) Wiper rail

Moving the Print Head

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

Important:

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

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1. Confirm that the printer is on and press #.

The Maintenance menu will be displayed.

2. Use the d/u buttons to select Head Maintenance and press the Z button.

3. Press the Z button to move the print head to the part cleaning position.

4. Open the maintenance covers at each end.

Cleaning Around the Print Head

Inspect the area around the print head and remove any ink stains as described below.

1. Use a cleaning stick to wipe the areas of the print head shown in the illustration.

Important:

Be sure to use a narrow cleaning stick to clean between the nozzles (the four colored areas shown in the illustration). Do not touch the nozzle surface. Touching the nozzle

surface with the cleaning stick could damage the print head.

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2. Ink spatters on the base of the print head can be removed using a clean room wipe (not included).

Important:

❏ Be sure not to touch the nozzle surface during cleaning. Failure to observe this

precaution could damage the print head.

❏ The parts shown below are sensors. Be careful not to touch this area with your hands

or clean room wipes. Failure to observe this precaution could affect print quality.

Cleaning the Wiper and Caps

1. Clean the front and back of the wiper with a cleaning stick.

If the attachment points do not require cleaning, clean the wiper as shown below and proceed to step 7.

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If there is ink on the attachment points, remove the wiper for cleaning. Proceed to step

2. Remove the wiper.

Holding the wiper by the attachment point, tilt it to the left and lift it out.

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3. Clean the front and back of the wiper with a cleaning stick.

4. Clean the bottom of the wiper with a cleaning stick.

5. Clean the attachment points with a cleaning stick.

6. Return the wiper when cleaning is complete.

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Place the wiper on the attachment point and press it down until it clicks into place.

7. Clean the area around the outside of the caps with a cleaning stick.

Important:

Do not touch the insides of the caps. Failure to observe this precaution could deform the affected parts.

Cleaning the Wiper Rail

Important:

Neglecting to clean the wiper rail can impair the performance of the wiper, causing product malfunction.

1. When Press OK after cleaning is displayed on the control panel, press the Z button to move the wiper to the back.

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2. Remove the wiper cleaner.

Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer.

3. Clean the area shown in the illustration.

4. Replace the wiper cleaner you removed in step 2 to its original position.

5. Close the left and right maintenance covers and press the Z button.

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Disposing of Waste Ink

When to Dispose of Waste Ink

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

❏ Prepare empty waste ink bottle.

❏ Replace waste ink bottle and press Z.

Caution:

❏ Store waste ink in a location out of reach of children.

❏ Wear protective eyewear and gloves when replacing waste ink bottle.

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

If fluid adheres to your skin, immediately wash it off using large volumes of soapy water. Consult a physician if the skin appears irritated or is discolored.

If fluid enters your eyes, rinse immediately with water. Failure to observe this precaution could result in bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation. If problems persist, consult with a physician.

If fluid is swallowed, induce vomiting immediately and consult with a physician as soon as possible.

Important:

❏ Never remove the waste ink bottle while the head is being cleaned or a head cleaning

operation is in progress. Failure to observe this precaution could cause ink to leak.

❏ 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 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to the industrial waste disposer. You can download it from your local Epson website.

The printer tracks waste ink and displays a message when the counter reaches the warning level. Reset the waste ink counter after replacing the waste ink bottle.

Note:

If you replace the waste ink bottle before being prompted by a message in the control panel, reset the waste ink counter using the Waste Ink Counter option in the Maintenance menu. See “The Maintenance Menu” on page 117.

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Important:

Only reset the counter when replacing the waste ink bottle. Resetting the counter before the waste ink bottle is replaced will result in the printer being unable to accurately track the waste ink level.

Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle

1. Remove the waste ink bottle from the waste ink bottle holder.

2. Insert the waste ink tube into the mouth of the new waste ink bottle and place the waste ink bottle in the holder.

Tightly seal the lid on the used waste ink bottle.

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Important:

❏ Be sure to confirm that the waste ink tube is inserted in the mouth of the waste ink

bottle. Ink will spill onto the surrounding area if the tube is not inserted in the bottle.

❏ You will need the lid for the waste ink bottle when disposing of waste ink. Keep the lid

in a safe place; do not throw it out.

3. Press the Z button.

4. Check again to confirm that a fresh waste ink bottle is correctly placed and then press the Z button to reset the waste ink counter.

Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner

Replace the wiper and wiper cleaner if the printout is faint or smudged or segments are missing even after cleaning.

1. Confirm that the printer is on and press #.

The Maintenance menu will be displayed.

2. Use the d/u buttons to select Head Maintenance and press the Z button.

3. Press the Z button to move the print head to the cleaning position.

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4. Open the right maintenance cover.

5. Remove the wiper cleaner.

Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer.

6. Insert a new wiper cleaner.

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

7. Remove the wiper.

Holding the wiper by the attachment point, tilt it left and lift it out.

8. Insert new wiper.

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Remove the cap on the wiping part of the wiper, then place the wiper on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click.

9. Press the Z button when the replacement procedure is complete.

10.Close the maintenance cover and press the Z button.

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

Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills

Time Period for Chip Unit Replacements and Ink Refills

If the message Chip unit expended is displayed on the control panel, this means that the chip unit needs to be replaced soon. Obtain an ink pack of the appropriate color as soon as possible.

You will be unable to print if the chip unit for even one color needs to be replaced. If the Chip unit expended message is displayed during a print job, you can replace the chip unit and refill the ink while printing continues.

For information on compatible ink packs, see “Options and Consumable Products” on page

129.

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Important:

This printer has a remaining ink warning system. Use the following procedure for replacement and ink refills to replace the chip unit and refill the ink correctly.

After the service engineer attaches the ink tank, replace the chip unit and refill the ink when remaining ink is about 70 mm (2.8 inches) from the bottom of the ink tank.

This system does not directly detect the amount of ink remaining in the ink tank. Instead, the amount of ink remaining is estimated based on the ink usage conditions and displayed as a message. To maintain the accuracy of this system, you must replace the chip unit and refill the ink as soon as possible once the remaining ink is 70 mm (2.8 inches) or less from the bottom of the ink tank.

Procedure for Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills

You can use the same procedure to replace chip units for all colors.

Caution:

❏ Store ink packs in a location out of reach of children.

❏ Wear protective eyewear and gloves when refilling ink.

Be sure to read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using ink packs. You can download it at your local Epson Web site.

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. If problems persist, consult with a physician.

❏ If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately and consult with a physician as soon as

possible.

❏ Note the following points when refilling ink.

❏ Gently cut or tear off the ink pack spout opening.

If you cut the ink pack spout too quickly, ink may splatter.

❏ Do not squeeze open ink packs. Ink may spill.

❏ Gently tilt the ink pack when pouring ink into the ink tank.

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Important:

❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink packs.

Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.

Information about non-genuine chip unit status may not be displayed, and use of non-genuine ink is recorded for possible use in service support.

❏ Genuine Epson ink packs, other than those specified in this manual, could cause damage

that is not covered by Epson’s warranties.

See “Options and Consumable Products” on page 129

1. If the message Chip unit expended is displayed on the control panel screen, check the remaining ink in the ink tank using the scale on the ink pack.

If the remaining ink level is greater than 70 mm (2.8 inches) from the base of the ink tank:

We recommend continuing to use the printer until the remaining ink level is 70 mm (2.8 inches) from the base of the ink tank so that you can use all the ink in a new ink pack to refill the ink tank.

If the remaining ink level is 70 mm (2.8 inches) or less:

Proceed to step 2.

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