Epson SureColor T7000 User Guide
Epson® SureColor
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T5000
T3000
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Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Chapter 1 Introduction
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
When choosing a place for this product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
When setting up this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
When using this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
When handling the ink cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Warnings, Cautions, Important and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Illustrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Printer Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Front section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Roll paper adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Screen View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
High Productivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
High Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Ease-of-Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Notes on Usage and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Installation space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Notes when using the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Notes when not using the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Notes on handling ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Notes on handling paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using the Supplied Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Contents of the Software CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Summary of the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Loading and Removing the Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Loading Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Cutting the roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Removing the roll paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Loading and Removing Cut Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Loading Cut Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
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Removing Cut Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Loading and Removing Poster Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Loading Poster Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Removing Poster Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Viewing and Changing Media Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Checking Media Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Adjusting Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Replacing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Using the Paper Basket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit (SureColor T7000 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Attaching the Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Removing Paper from the Auto Take-up Reel Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Basic Printing Methods (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Basic Printing Methods (Mac OS X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Roll Paper Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Cut Sheets Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Turning Off the Power Using Power Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Canceling from the computer (Windows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Canceling from the computer (Mac OS X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Canceling on the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Chapter 3 Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit
The Purpose of the Hard Disk Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Saving Print Jobs to the Hard Disk Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Viewing and Printing Saved Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Chapter 4 More Ways to Print
Enlargements and Horizontal and Vertical Banners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Fitting Documents to the Width of the Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Choosing a Print Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Fitting Documents to the Output Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Printing at Non-Standard Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Printing CAD Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Borderless Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Types of Borderless Printing Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Supported Media Sizes for Borderless Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
About Roll Paper Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Setting Procedures for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
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Correct Color and Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Mac OS X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Multi-Page/Poster Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Folded Double-Side (Windows only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
N-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Poster (Windows only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Printing Multiple Documents (the Layout Manager)
(Windows Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Setting Procedures for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Saving and Recalling Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Chapter 5 Color Management Printing
About Color Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Color Management Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Setting color management with the applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Setting color management with the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Setting profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Setting Color Management with the Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Setting Color Management with the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Color management printing by Host ICM (Windows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Color management printing by ColorSync (Mac OS X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Color management printing by Driver ICM (Windows only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Chapter 6 Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows)
Displaying the Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
From the Printer icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Displaying Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Click the Help Button to Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Right-click on the item you want to check and display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Customizing the Printer Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Saving various settings as your Select Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Adding Media Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Rearranging display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Overview of the Utility Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Uninstalling the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
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Chapter 7 Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)
Displaying the Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Displaying Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Using Epson Printer Utility 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Starting Epson Printer Utility 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Uninstalling the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Removing EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Chapter 8 Using the Control Panel Menu
Menu Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Menu Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Print Queues menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Paper menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Maintenance menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Enlarged Copy menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Chapter 9 Maintenance
Adjusting the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Checking for clogged nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Cleaning the print head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Minimizing Print Misalignments (Head Alignment). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Replacing Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Replacing Maintenance Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Replacing the Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Cleaning the outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Cleaning the inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Chapter 10 Problem Solver
What to Do When a Message Is Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
You cannot print (because the printer does not work) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
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The prints are not what you expected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Feeding or ejecting problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Appendix A Options and Information
Options and Consumable Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Supported Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Epson Special Media Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Usable Commercially Available Paper Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Before printing on non-Epson media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
Notes When Moving or Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
Before Moving or Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
Notes on Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
After Moving or Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Specifications Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Standards and Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
For United States Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
For Canadian Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Appendix B Where To Get Help
Contacting Epson Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Appendix C Software License Terms
Open Source Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Bonjour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
Other Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250
Info-ZIP copyright and license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250
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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 place for this product
O Place this product on a flat, stable surface that is larger than this product. This product
will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
O Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away
from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
O Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
O Keep this product away from dusty areas.
O Place this product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
When setting up this product
O Do not block or cover the openings in this product’s cabinet.
O Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on this product.
O This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment
may result in fire or electric shock.
O Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the
same circuit as copiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
O Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
O Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic
interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
O Use only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label.
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O Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result
in fire or electric shock.
O Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
O If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total ampere rating of the
devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.
Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does
not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
O Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
O Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
product; the product has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the product does not
operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
O If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If
there are fuses in the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size
and rating.
When using this product
O Do not put your hand inside this product or touch the ink cartridges while printing.
O Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise you may damage this product.
O Always turn the product off using the Power button on the control panel. When this
button is pressed, the Power light flashes briefly then goes off. Do not unplug the power
cord or turn off the product until the Power light stops flashing.
When handling the ink cartridges
O Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.
O If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them
immediately with water.
O Before installing the new ink cartridge in the printer, shake it gently for about five
seconds.
O Use the ink cartridge before the date printed on its package.
O Use up the ink cartridge within a year of installation for best results.
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O Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print
head.
O Do not touch the IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This may affect normal operation
and printing.
O The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge-related information, such
as the ink cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely.
However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer
automatically performs a reliability check.
O If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and
dust, and store it in the same environment as this product. Note that there is a valve in
the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent
the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink supply port
or surrounding area.
The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Warnings, Cautions, Important and Notes
Warning:
Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury.
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Caution:
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Important:
Note:
Illustrations
Unless otherwise noted, the illustrations in this documentation show the SureColor T7000.
Cautions must be followed to avoid damage to this
product or bodily injury.
Important must be followed to avoid damage to this
product.
Notes contain useful or additional information on the
operation of this product.
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Printer Parts
Front section
1Printer cover
Open this cover when cleaning the printer or clearing jams.
2 Poster board support
Raise this support so that you can place the media on it when printing on poster board. The
support ensures that poster board feeds smoothly.
See “Loading and Removing Poster Board” on page 47.
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3 Maintenance box covers
Open these covers when replacing the Maintenance Box.
Some models have only the right cover.
See “Replacing Maintenance Boxes” on page 195.
4 Paper basket
Output from the printer collects in this basket, keeping the media clean and free of creases.
It can hold up to 20 sheets of plain paper printed in line drawing mode.
The stand (24”) for the SureColor T3000 comes with a paper basket.
See “Using the Paper Basket” on page 58.
5Casters
There are two casters on each leg. The casters are normally kept locked once the printer is
in place.
6 Stack guides
Select a guide according to the size of the media output to the paper basket.
See “Using the Paper Basket” on page 58.
7 Stack guide switch lever
Use to choose a stack guide.
8 Cartridge cover
Open when replacing ink cartridges.
See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 193.
9 Ink cartridges
Install all ink cartridges into each slot.
10 AC inlet
Connect the supplied power cable here.
11 Option port
Use when connecting the optional auto take-up reel unit.
See “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit (SureColor T7000 Only)” on page 61.
12 LAN port
Connects the LAN cable.
13 Data light
The network connection status and data reception are indicated by a lit or flashing light.
On : Connected.
Flashing : Receiving data.
14 Status light
The color indicates the network transmission speed.
Off : 10Base-T
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Red : 100Base-T
Green : 1000Base-T
15 USB port
Connect the USB cable here.
16 Control panel
See “Using the Control Panel” on page 62.
17 Alert lamp
This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs.
Lights or
flashes
Off : No error.
18 Roll rest
When loading roll paper, place it on this rest and attach the roll paper adapters.
See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 32.
19 Adapter guides
Guides for attaching roll paper. Move the roll along these guides to attach it to the adapter
holder.
See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 32.
20 Roll lock lever
A lever that locks roll paper in place after the roll is attached to the adapter holder.
21 Adapter holder
The roll paper adapter is placed in this holder after the roll paper is attached.
22 Paper slot
The slot through which roll paper and single sheets are fed during printing.
Feed single sheets one at a time.
: An error has occurred. How the lamp lights or flashes varies with the type of error.
The control panel displays a description of the error.
23 Print head
Fires ink via high density nozzles while moving left and right to print.
24 Roll paper cover
Cover to protect the roll paper. Except when loading or removing roll paper, it should be
closed when using the printer.
25 Paper eject guide
Guides paper output from the printer smoothly into the paper basket.
Roll paper adapter
Use the supplied roll paper adapter when loading roll paper onto the printer.
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See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 32.
1 Adapter lock lever
Lift to unlock, lower to lock. Unlock when attaching roll paper to the adapter, lock once the
roll is attached.
2 Size lever
Position according to the size of the roll core.
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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 cleaning the print head or performing other
operations in the course of being shut down.
Off : The power is off.
3 ( button (Load/Remove Paper button)
Pressing this button displays the Load/Remove Paper menu. Instructions for loading or
removing the paper can be displayed by highlighting either Remove Paper or the type of
paper currently loaded and then pressing the OK button. Follow the on-screen instructions
to load or remove the paper.
4 Screen
Displays the printer’s status, menus, error messages, and so on.
See “Screen View” on page 17.
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5 Menu button
Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in the display.
See “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 164.
6 y button (Back button)
If menus are displayed, pressing this button takes you up one level in the menu hierarchy.
See “Menu Operations” on page 164.
7 l/r buttons (Left/Right buttons)
O Use these buttons to select tabs. The selected tab is highlighted and the content of the
info display area updated for the selected tab.
See “Screen View” on page 17.
O If menus are displayed, these buttons can be used to position the cursor or to delete
characters when entering text for items such as Setting Name or IP Address.
8 u/d buttons (Up/Down buttons)
When menus are displayed, these buttons can be used to highlight items or options.
See “Menu Operations” on page 164.
9 Z button
O Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in the display. (This button cannot be
used to display menus when the + is selected.)
See “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 164.
O When menus are displayed and an item is highlighted, pressing this button displays the
sub-menu for the highlighted item.
O If pressed while a parameter is selected from the Menu, the parameter is set or
executed.
10 button (Help button)
Except when printing is in progress, pressing this button displays the Help menu. Highlight an
item and press the OK button to view help for the highlighted item.
11 " button (Maintenance button)
Displays the Maintenance menu, which is used for nozzle checks and head cleaning.
See “Adjusting the Print Head” on page 184.
12
W button (Pause/Cancel button)
O The printer enters pause status if this is pressed while printing. To release the pause status,
press the W button again, or select Pause Cancel on the screen and then press the OK
button. To cancel print jobs being processed, select Job Cancel on the screen and then
press the OK button.
O Pressing this button while a menu or help is displayed closes the menu or help and returns
the printer to ready status.
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13 ) button (Feed/Cut Media button)
O This button is used with roll paper only. If the printer is loaded with cut sheets or poster
board, pressing this button will have no effect.
O It is used to manually cut roll paper using the built-in cutter.
See “Manual cut method” on page 39.
O If printing is not currently in progress and the printer is loaded with roll paper, you can
feed paper ahead by pressing first this button and then the d button. Press the u button
to rewind. Keep the d button pressed to feed the paper up to 9.8 feet (3 m). Keep the
u button pressed to rewind the paper up to 7.9 inches (20 cm).
When the u button is used to rewind roll paper, the paper will pause when the end of
the roll reaches the starting print position. Release the button and then press it again to
resume.
Screen View
1Message
Displays the printer’s status, operation, and error messages.
See “What to Do When a Message Is Displayed” on page 204.
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2 Tabs/Info Display Area
The tab/info display area contains the six tabs listed below.
Use the l r buttons to select a tab.
Information on the selected tab appears in the info display area.
, The Print Queues Tab
This tab displays print job status and can be used to access the Print Queues menu.
The Info Display Area
The print queues tab info display area shows the name of the current print job.
If an optional hard disk unit is installed, it also shows the number of held jobs, if any.
Pressing the OK or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Print Queues
menu.
Important:
A flashing , icon indicates that the optional hard disk unit is exchanging data with another
device. Do not disconnect the power cord or turn the printer off while the icon is flashing. Failure
to observe this precaution could corrupt the data on the hard disk.
. The Paper Tab
This tab shows the type of paper in the printer and can be used to access the Paper
menu.
The Info Display Area
The paper tab info display area shows the Source and Media Type. When roll paper is
used, it also shows the roll width. In addition, when On is selected for Roll Paper
Remaining, it shows the amount of roll paper remaining. When the length remaining
drops below the value selected for Remaining Alert, a icon appears above the tab
icon and an alert like that shown below is displayed to warn that the printer is nearing
the end of the roll.
Pressing the OK or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Paper menu.
See “Paper menu” on page 171.
The Ink Tab
The ink tab displays ink status.
The Info Display Area
The ink tab info display area contains icons showing ink status and the approximate
level of ink remaining. The icons change as follows when the ink is low or an error occurs.
Normal Warning or Error
1
2
1 Status indicators
The ink cartridge status is indicated as follows.
No error. The height of the indicator varies with the amount of ink
remaining in the cartridge.
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Ink is low. You need to prepare a new ink cartridge.
Ink cartridge is expended; replace with a new ink cartridge.
An error occurred. Check the message on the screen, and clear the error.
Non-genuine cartridge.
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson
cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink.
2 Ink color codes
CCyan
YYellow
MMagenta
MK Matte Black
PK Photo Black
The Maintenance Tab
-
The maintenance tab shows the status of the Maintenance Box and is used to display
the Maintenance menu.
The Info Display Area
The maintenance tab info display area shows Maintenance Box status and the
approximate amount of space remaining in the Maintenance Box. The icons change
as follows to show errors or to warn when the Maintenance Box is nearing the end of its
service life.
Normal Warning or Error
1
1 Status indicators
Maintenance Box status is indicated as follows.
No error. The height of the indicator corresponds to the amount of space
remaining.
The Maintenance Box is nearing the end of its service life. You need to
prepare a new Maintenance Box.
Maintenance Box is at the end of its service life. Replace the
Maintenance Box with a new one.
Pressing the OK or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Maintenance
menu.
See “Maintenance menu” on page 174.
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The Setup Tab
/
The setup tab displays the IP address and menus for various settings.
The Info Display Area
The setup tab info display area shows the IP address currently assigned, if any.
Pressing the OK or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Setup menu.
See “Setup menu” on page 175.
The Enlarged Copy Tab
+
The enlarged copy tab is displayed only when a scanner is connected.
Pressing the OK button when this tab is selected displays the Enlarged Copy screen.
See “Enlarged Copy menu” on page 183.
Features
The main features of this printer are described below.
High Productivity
High-speed printing
The speed of the print head and paper feed have been increased for faster printing.
The printer is equipped with a high-speed rotary cutter for quick cutting, significantly
increasing productivity.
Paper basket holds consecutive sheets
The paper basket accommodates up to 20 sheets of A1/D- or A0/E-size plain paper,
promoting automation for improved productivity.
The stand (24”) for the SureColor T3000 comes with a paper basket.
See “Using the Paper Basket” on page 58.
Improved operability with an easy to see and use color screen
Designed for intuitive operation, the large, brightly-lit, color LCD display is easy to
understand and easy to use.
The large display offers detailed, easy-to-understand error messages and illustrated
guides to loading paper.
See “Screen View” on page 17.
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Checking current operating status even from afar thanks to an alert lamp
Errors are immediately obvious even at a distance, thanks to the large, highly visible alert
lamp. This helps prevent any wasted time when printing has stopped due to running out of
ink or paper.
High Resolution
Thanks to newly developed Epson UltraChrome® XD Ink technology, the printer can be
used for high-quality posters and CAD drawings.
CAD drawings: clear, legible, and with unsurpassed water resistance
Newly-developed, high-density Matte Black ink enables the printer to produce extremely
detailed drawings.
Pigmented inks are used for all colors for unsurpassed water resistance, allowing print
results to be safely carried out-of-doors.
The printer driver offers a line drawing mode, making it easier to optimize printing for line
drawing and, through unsurpassed reproduction of line drawing and fine lines in the form
of connected lines, diagonals, and curves, ensuring the best possible results when the
printer is used for drawings.
Vivid, highly lightfast posters and displays
Our new magenta ink makes red colors more vibrant and even more noticeable on posters.
The printer driver offers a poster mode that simplifies the printing of vivid posters. Posters
with vivid hues can be printed simply by selecting poster mode.
Thanks to the pigmented inks used for all colors, the results are highly water-resistant and
can be used for short-term outdoor display. They are also extremely lightfast and
fade-resistant and can be safely displayed in direct sunlight.
Ease-of-Use
Spindle-free roll paper adapter makes loading roll paper a snap
The lack of a spindle makes it possible to load and remove roll paper even in environments
where space is at a premium.
To load roll paper, simply place it on the roll rest and attach roll paper adapters to both
ends. The roll rest is low, making it easy to load paper.
See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 32.
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Easy maintenance
Roll paper and all replacements, including ink cartridges, Maintenance Boxes, and cutters,
are installed from the front, allowing the printer to be placed against a wall. The printer does
not have to be moved to allow rear access.
Choose from three sizes of cartridge according to the task
Choose from 110, 350, and 700 ml cartridges according to the frequency with which the
printer is used. Use cost-effective 700 ml cartridges for high-volume poster printing or mix
different size cartridges to best fit your printing needs.
New printer driver offers improved ease-of-use
Print settings can be optimized simply by choosing the desired use or target. This spares
you the trouble of adjusting print settings individually.
On startup, the printer driver automatically checks the status of the paper loaded in the
printer and displays it in the Media Settings dialog, preventing errors caused by failure to
check paper status before printing.
The printer driver displays printer settings graphically, reducing errors caused by
inappropriate choices of settings.
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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.
See “Specifications Table” on page 235 for the external dimensions of the printer.
SureColor T7000/T5000
5.9 inches (150 mm)
0.4 inches (10 mm)
23.6 inches (600 mm)
SureColor T3000
0.4 inches (10 mm)
11.8 inches (300 mm)
* When printing on poster board, make sure that there is sufficient sp ace bot h in front
of and behind the printer.
See “Loading and Removing Poster Board” on page 47.
5.9 inches (150 mm)
5.9 inches (150 mm)
1.6 inches (40 mm)
5.9 inches (150 mm)
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Notes when using the printer
Note the following points when using this printer to avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and
print quality decline.
O When using the printer, observe the operating temperature and humidity range
described in the "Specifications Table". See “Specifications Table” on page 235.
Even when the conditions above are met, you may not be able to print properly if the
environmental conditions are not suitable for the paper. Be sure to use the printer in an
environment where the paper’s requirements are met. For more details, see the
documentation supplied with the paper.
Also, when operating in dry areas, air conditioned environment, or under direct sunlight,
maintain the appropriate humidity.
O Do not install the printer next to heat sources or directly in the path of air from a
ventilator or air conditioner. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the print
head nozzles drying and clogging.
O The print head may not be capped (i.e., may not move to the right side) if an error
occurs and the printer is turned off without first resolving the error. Capping is a function
for automatically covering the print head with a cap (lid) to prevent the print head from
drying out. In this case, turn on the power and wait a while until capping is performed
automatically.
O When the power is on, do not remove the power plug or cut the power at the breaker.
The print head may not be capped properly. In this case, turn on the power and wait a
while until capping is performed automatically.
O Even when the printer is not in use, some ink will be consumed by head cleaning and
other maintenance operations needed to keep the print head in good condition.
Notes when not using the printer
If you are not using it, note the following points when storing the printer. If it is not stored
correctly, you may not be able to print properly the next time it is used.
O If you do not print for a long time, the print head nozzles may become clogged. We
recommend that you print once a week to prevent the print head from clogging.
O The roller may leave an impression on paper that is left in the printer. This can also
cause wavy or curled paper resulting in paper feeding problems or the print head could
be scratched. Remove any paper when the printer is not in use.
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O Store the printer after confirming that the print head has been capped (the print head is
positioned at the far right). If the print head is left uncapped for a long time, the print
quality may decline.
Note:
If the print head is not capped, turn the printer on, and then turn it off.
O To prevent the accumulation of dust and other foreign matter in the printer, close all
covers before placing it in storage.
If the printer will be not be used for an extended period, protect it with an anti-static cloth
or other cover.
The print head nozzles are very small, and they can become clogged easily if fine dust
gets on the print head, and you may not be able to print properly.
O When turned on after an extended period of disuse, the printer may automatically
perform head cleaning to ensure print quality.
Head cleaning will end after about 10 to 15 minutes.
Notes on handling ink cartridges
Note the following points when handling ink cartridges to maintain good print quality.
O The supplied ink cartridges and Maintenance Box are for use during the initial charging.
The supplied ink cartridges and Maintenance Box will be require replacement relatively
quickly.
O Store the ink cartridges at room temperature out of direct sunlight and used before the
expiration date printed on the packaging.
O To ensure good results, use all the ink in the cartridge within a year of installation.
O Ink cartridges that have been stored at low temperatures for an extended period should
be allowed to return to room temperature over a period of four hours.
O Do not touch the IC chips on the sides of ink cartridges. You may not be able to print
properly.
O Install all ink cartridges into each slot. You cannot print if any of the slots are empty.
O Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges installed. The ink in the printer may dry,
preventing it from printing as expected. Leave ink cartridges in all slots even while you
do not use the printer.
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O The ink level and other data are stored in the IC chip, allowing cartridges to be used
after being removed and replaced.
O To avoid getting dirt on the ink supply port, store the removed ink cartridge properly.
The ink supply port has a valve in it so it does not need to be capped.
O Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the ink supply port, so be careful not to
get any ink on the surrounding area when removing the cartridges.
O To maintain the quality of the print head, this printer stops printing before ink cartridges
are completely expended.
O Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled materials, this does not affect printer
function or performance.
O Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You may not be able to print properly.
O Do not drop or knock it against hard objects; otherwise, the ink may leak.
Notes on handling paper
Note the following points when handling and storing the paper. If the paper is not in good
condition, print quality may decline.
Check the documentation supplied with each paper.
Notes on Handling
O Use Epson special media under normal room conditions (temperature: 59 to 77°F [15
to 25°C]; humidity: 40 to 60%).
O Do not fold the paper or scratch the surface of the paper.
O Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper with your bare hands. Moisture and
oils from your hands can affect print quality.
O Handle paper by the edges. We recommend wearing cotton gloves.
O Changes in temperature and humidity may cause paper to become wavy or curled. Be
careful not to scratch or soil the paper, and flatten it before loading it in the printer.
O Do not wet the paper.
O Do not throw away the paper packaging as you can use it for storing the paper.
O Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity.
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O Keep cut sheets in their original package after opening, and keep them in a flat place.
O Remove roll paper that is not in use from the printer. Rewind it correctly and then store
it in the original packaging that came with the roll paper. If you leave the roll paper in the
printer for a long time, its quality may decline.
Notes on handling printed paper
To maintain long lasting, high quality print results, note the following points.
O Do not rub or scratch the printed surface. If they are rubbed or scratched, the ink may
peel off.
O Do not touch the printed surface; failure to observe this precaution may cause ink to rub
off.
O Make sure the printouts are completely dry before folding of stacking; otherwise, the
color may change where they touch (leaves a mark). These marks will disappear if they
are separated immediately and dried; however, they will remain if not separated.
O If you put the printouts in an album before they are completely dry, they may be blurred.
O Do not use a dryer to dry the printouts.
O Avoid direct sunlight.
O Prevent color distortion while displaying or storing the printouts by following the
instructions in the paper’s documentation.
Note:
Typically, printouts and photos fade over time (color distortion) due to the effects of light and
various constituents in the air. This also applies to Epson special media. However, with the
correct storage method, the degree of color distortion can be minimized.
O See the documentation supplied with Epson special media for detailed information on
handling the paper after printing.
O The colors of photos, posters, and other printed materials appear different under different
lighting conditions (light sources
different under different light sources.
* Light sources include sunlight, fluorescent light, incandescent light, and other types.
*
). The colors of printouts from this printer may also appear
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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.
For Windows
Software Name
Epson Driver and Utilities The following software is installed:
Printer Driver
The printer driver is required when using the printer.
It can be installed by selecting Install during setup.
See “Summary of the Printer Driver” on page 29.
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2
This application is used for custom paper settings and to update printer
firmware.
Epson Network Utilities Select this option during installation if the printer and computer are
connected via a network. Installing this utility allows a wizard to be used
to simplify the process of setting the addresses needed for network
connections.
EpsonNet Print is also installed. With this software, you can perform
direct TCP/IP printing when the computer and the printer are
connected via a network.
EpsonNet Config With this software, you can configure various network settings for the
printer from your computer. This is useful as it allows you to enter
addresses and names using the keyboard.
The documentation is installed with the application.
LFP Print Plug-In for Office This is a plug-in for Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint). Installing this plug-in displays a ribbon in Office
applications that gives quick access to horizontal and vertical banner
printing and enlarged printing.
Before installing the plug-in, check the following:
O Office 2003, Office 2007, or Office 2010 is installed.
O None of these applications (Office 2003, Office 2007, or Office 2010)
is running.
This plug-in is not included in some regions.
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For Mac OS X
Software Name
Epson Driver and Utilities The following software is installed:
Printer Driver
The printer driver is required when using the printer.
It can be installed by selecting Install during setup.
See “Summary of the Printer Driver” on page 29.
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2
This application is used for custom paper settings and to update printer
firmware.
Epson Network Utilities Select this option during installation if the printer and computer are
connected via a network. Installing this utility allows a wizard to be used
to simplify the process of setting the addresses needed for network
connections.
EpsonNet Config With this software, you can configure various network settings for the
printer from your computer. This is useful as it allows you to enter
addresses and names using the keyboard.
The documentation is installed with the application.
Summary of the Printer Driver
The main functions of the printer driver are described below.
O Converts print data received from applications into printable data and sends it to the
printer.
O Settings such as document size and print quality can be adjusted from the settings
dialogs.
Windows
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You can save these settings and easily import or export these saved settings.
See “Customizing the Printer Driver” on page 150.
Mac OS X
Allows the user to execute printer maintenance functions to maintain print quality, and
O
check the printer’s status and so on.
Windows
You can easily import or export printer driver settings.
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