Epson SureLab D3000 Administrator Guide

SL-D3000 Administrator's Guide

Meaning of Symbols

Note: Notes contain important information on the operation of this product. Tip: Tips contain useful or additional information on the operation of this product.

Operating System Versions

In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.

Windows refers to Windows 7, Vista, XP.

O Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and

Windows 7 Ultimate.

O Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition,

Windows Vista Business Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition, and Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.

O Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XP

Professional.

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This information is subject to change without notice.

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Contents

Setup and Maintenance

Pre-operation Check

Post-operation Check

Printer Information

Checking Printer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Changing User Levels

Settings/Maintenance

Performing Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

System Operation Settings/Inspections . . . . . . . . . . .20

Installation Information Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Settings for Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Printer Operation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Print Condition Settings/Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Image Quality Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Paper Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Color Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Gray Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Print Head Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Printer Adjustment/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Operation History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Parts Replacement History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Paper Feed-Related Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Software Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

System Language Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Appendix

Ejected Paper Path and Supported Paper Sizes . . . . .74

Paper Feed Path Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Extending the Client PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Preparing to extend the Client PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Installing the system application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Initial settings for the Maintenance Utility . . . . . .80

Changing the System Application Version. . . . . . . . .81

Upgrading or Downgrading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Checking the System Application Version. . . . . . .82

Changing the System Application Version . . . . . .82

Removing the System Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS. . .86

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION SOFTWARE

LICENSE AGREEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Error History

Acquire Log

Add/Delete Printer

When a Message is Displayed

About Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Setup and Maintenance

You can perform printer maintenance and check printer status from the Client PC.

You can set the user authority to "Operator" or "Administrator". Available functions differ depending on the authority.

SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility screen (when using as an Operator):

You can perform a Pre-operation Check, Post-operation Check, Printer Information, Settings/Maintenance, , and check Error History.

In Printer Information, you can check the printer's status.

In Settings/Maintenance, you can perform adjustment/maintenance operations such as head cleaning.

In Error History, you can check errors that have occurred in the printer, and information.

Setup and Maintenance

SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility screen (when using as an Administrator):

"...[AD]" is displayed in the title bar on screens in Administrator's mode.

You can perform a Pre-operation Check, Post-operation Check, Printer Information, Settings/Maintenance, Acquire Log, Add/Delete Printer, and check Error History.

In Printer Information, you can check the printer's status.

In Settings/Maintenance, you can perform adjustment/maintenance operations such as head cleaning and calibration.

In Error History, you can check errors that have occurred in the printer, and information.

In Acquire Log, you can save log files.

Available functions:

Button Settings/Maintenance Functions Menu Operator Adminis-

Large Items Medium Items Small Items

Pre-operation Check - - - Yes Yes

Post-operation Check - - - Yes Yes

Printer Information - - - Yes Yes

trator

Setup and Maintenance

Button Settings/Maintenance Functions Menu Operator Adminis-

Large Items Medium Items Small Items

trator

Settings/Maintenance System Operation

Settings/Inspections (01)

Print Condition Settings/Inspections (02)

CR Unit Adjustment/Mainten ance (03)

Installation Information Settings (011)

Settings for Optional Equipment (012)

Printer Operation Settings(013)

Image Quality Settings (021)

Paper Settings (022) - Yes Yes

Head Cleaning (031) Auto Cleaning (0311) Yes Yes

Nozzle Check (0312) Yes Yes

Periodic Nozzle Check Settings (0313)

Color Calibration (034)

Calibration (0341) No Yes

History of Correction Values (0342)

Create Calibration (0343)

- No Yes

No Yes

Gray Adjustment (035)

Head Maintenance (036)

Printer Adjustment/Mainten ance (04)

Software Settings (05)

Error History - - - Yes Yes

Acquire Log - - - No Yes

Add/Delete Printer - - - No Yes

Operation History (044)

Parts Replacement History (045)

Paper Feed-Related Adjustment (048)

System Language Settings (051)

Clear Counter 1 (0452)

Paper Feed Amount Durability Correction (0483)

- No Yes

No Yes

- Yes Yes

No Yes

- No Yes

Setup and Maintenance

Tip:

See the "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" for more information on items that are available to operators.

U "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" - "Setup and Maintenance"

Pre-operation Check

Click Pre-operation Check on the Client PC to start the printer.

In Pre-operation Check, the printer starts after the items that need to be checked manually have been displayed. Furthermore, when Printer PC is connected to the printer, Printer PC starts automatically.

Tip:

See the "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" for more information on the Pre-operation Check.

U "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" - "Starting the Printer"

Post-operation Check

Click Post-operation Check on the Client PC to shut down the printer.

When the printer is shut down in Post-operation Check, and Printer PC is connected to the printer, Printer PC closes automatically.

Tip:

See the "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" for more information on the Post-operation Check.

U "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" - "Shutting down the Printer"

Printer Information

You can confirm various types of printer information.

Checking Printer Information

On the Printer Information screen, you can check the printer's settings, remaining amount of consumables, and so on.

Select the printer you want to use from the Registered Printer List, and then click Printer Information.

Tip:

In the following situations, the Printer Information button is unavailable.

O When the printer's Pre-operation Check is not complete

O When the cable to the printer is disconnected

O When the printer's Power switch is off

Printer Information

On the Printer Information screen, you can check the printer's settings, remaining amount of consumables,

and so on.

Item Explanation

Printer Name Displays the printer name.

Printer Status Displays the printer status.

Standby The printer is ready to print.

Printing The printer is printing.

Performing Settings/Maintena nce

An error has occurred

Initializing The printer is initializing.

Shutting down The printer is shutting down.

Offline The printer is not turned on, or is not connected.

Image Quality Settings Displays the image settings.

Standard Prints at standard (720 dpi) quality.

High Image Quality

The printer is performing maintenance operations such as a nozzle check.

An error has occurred in the printer.

Prints at high resolution (1440 dpi) quality.

Paper Information (Front/Rear)

Displays information about the loaded paper.

"-" is displayed when paper is not loaded or information cannot be acquired from the printer.

Printer Information

Item Explanation

Ink Level Displays the remaining amount of ink.

"Caution" is displayed when ink is running low. "Error" is displayed when the amount of ink remaining has fallen below the minimum limit. The ink cartridge is grayed out when the ink cartridge is not installed, or if there is a problem with the ink cartridge.

If an non-genuine cartridge is installed, a message is displayed indicating that it is not covered by the warranty.

Trimmed Waste Paper Box Usage

Clear Usage Click to clear the trimmed waste paper box usage.

Maintenance Tank Space Displays the amount of free space in the maintenance tank as a bar.

Settings/Maintenance Click to open the Settings/Maintenance screen.

Help Click to display the Help.

Close Closes the Printer Information screen.

Displays the usage status of the trimmed waste paper box.

"-" is displayed when information cannot be acquired from the printer.

When you remove the trimmed waste paper from the trimmed waste paper box, click Clear Usage to reset the usage.

When information cannot be acquired from the printer, the bar is not displayed.

U “System Operation Settings/Inspections” on page 20 U “Print Condition Settings/Inspections” on page 24 U “CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance” on page 27 U “Printer Adjustment/Maintenance” on page 64 U “Software Settings” on page 68

Note:

This product has been adjusted based on genuine ink cartridges. If you use non-genuine cartridges, the print results may be faint or the amount of ink remaining may not be detected correctly.

Tip:

Only the Dual Roll Model supports front roll paper. For the Single Roll Model, information is not displayed under the front paper item. See the information for rear roll paper.

This completes this section.

Changing User Levels

You can change the user level from Operator mode to Administrator mode.

Display the SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility or the Printer Information screen.

While holding down the Ctrl and Alt keys on the keyboard, press S (or s).

The Enter Password screen is displayed.

Changing User Levels

Enter the password, and then click OK.

The user level is changed to Administrator mode.

Tip:

O The administrator password is "0000".

O Restart this SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility when switching from Administrator mode to Operator mode.

Settings/Maintenance

You can perform maintenance operations such as Print Head Unit cleaning and calibration, as well as manage settings.

Performing Maintenance

You can select each maintenance function on the Settings/Maintenance screen.

When performing maintenance in Settings/Maintenance, make sure that the p light on the printer's Operation panel is on before starting operations.

Select the printer you want to use from the Registered Printer List, and then click Settings/Maintenance.

Tip:

O In the following situations, the Settings/Maintenance button is unavailable.

O When the cable connected to the printer is disconnected

O When the printer's Power switch is off

O When the printer's pre-operation check is not complete

O The Settings/Maintenance screen opens when you click Settings/Maintenance on the Printer Information

screen.

Settings/Maintenance

Select the function you want to use.

You can make settings by selecting a function from the menu on the left.

Click Back to close the Settings/Maintenance screen.

Settings/Maintenance

When the Printer Information screen is displayed, click Back to close the screen.

This completes this section.

Settings/Maintenance

Available functions on the Settings/Maintenance screen:

Large Items Medium Items Small Items Setting Contents

System Operation Settings/Inspectio ns (01)

Print Condition Settings/Inspectio ns (02)

CR Unit Adjustment/Maint enance (03)

Installation Information Settings (011)

Settings for Optional Equipment (012)

Printer Operation Settings (013)

Image Quality Settings (021)

Paper Settings (022)

Head Cleaning (031)

- Displays the printer's information.

- Change the settings for the optional equipment.

- Make settings for power saving and the warning buzzer.

- Select the image quality mode.

- Check information about the loaded paper.

Auto Cleaning (0311)

Nozzle Check (0312)

Periodic Nozzle Check Settings (0313)

U “Installation Information Settings” on page 20

U “Settings for Optional Equipment” on page 21

U “Printer Operation Settings” on page 23

U “Image Quality Settings” on page 24

U “Paper Settings” on page 25

Detect clogged nozzles and clean the Print Head Unit automatically.

U “Auto Cleaning” on page 29

Check for clogged nozzles and clean the Print Head Unit manually.

U “Nozzle Check” on page 30

Set whether or not to perform auto nozzle check.

U “Periodic Nozzle Check Settings” on page 34

Color Calibration (034)

Gray Adjustment (035)

Head Maintenance (036)

Calibration (0341) Perform calibration with a color measurement device.

U “Calibration” on page 37

History of Correction Values (0342)

Create Calibration (0343)

- Adjust the Color Balance, Density, and Gradation.

Write the correction value acquired through calibration.

U “History of Correction Values” on page 45

Perform calibration for the standard printer, and then create the standard value.

U “Create Calibration” on page 46

U “Gray Adjustment” on page 50

Clean the print head unit and the wipers for the print head.

To perform this type of cleaning, you need the optional Print Head Maintenance Kit (C12C890991).

For more details, see the User's Guide supplied with the Print Head Maintenance Kit.

Settings/Maintenance

Large Items Medium Items Small Items Setting Contents

Printer Adjustment/Maint enance (04)

Software Settings (05)

Operation History (044)

Parts Replacement History (045)

Paper Feed-Related Adjustment (048)

System Language Settings (051)

- Check errors that have occurred, the number of prints,

Clear Counter 1 (0452)

Paper Feed Amount Durability Correction (0483)

- Set the date and time, language, and units for the UI

and the number of head cleaning operations in the printer.

U “Operation History” on page 64

Check the replacement date for parts that need to be replaced.

U “Register Replacement Date for Periodically Replaced Parts” on page 65

Check each counter.

U “Clear Counter 1” on page 65

Adjust the amount of paper feed.

U “Paper Feed-Related Adjustment” on page 66

display.

U “System Language Settings” on page 68

Settings/Maintenance

System Operation Settings/Inspections

In System Operation Settings/Inspections (01) on the Settings/Maintenance screen, you can check the contents of the Installation Information Settings (011) and make settings for Settings for Optional Equipment (012) and Printer Operation Settings (013).

Installation Information Settings

Click Installation Information Settings (011) from System Operation Settings/Inspections (01) to display the screen. Here you can check the printer's information.

Item Explanation

Printer Name Displays the printer name.

Set by service personnel.

Installation Date Displays the installation date.

Set by service personnel.

Model Name Displays the model name.

Serial Number Displays the printer's serial number.

Back Click to close the Settings/Maintenance screen.

Help Click to display the Help.

Settings/Maintenance

Settings for Optional Equipment

Click Settings for Optional Equipment (012) from System Operation Settings/Inspections (01) to display the screen. Make settings for optional equipment that has been installed.

After changing settings, click Apply to apply the changes.

Item Explanation

Back Printing Unit Attached/Not

Attached

Print Density Control (Head 1/Head 2)

Select Roll Paper Select the roll paper feeder you want to use for the test print.

Paper Surface Type Displays the Paper Surface Type of the paper loaded in the roll paper

Test Print Click to perform a test print.

Displays the installation status for the back printing unit.

Adjust the print density for the back printing unit heads in seven levels.

This can be set when the back printing unit is Attached.

This can be selected when the back printing unit is Attached and paper is loaded.

feeder.

"-" is displayed when roll paper is not loaded.

This can be performed when the back printing unit is Attached and the roll paper feeder is selected.

This cannot be performed when the Paper Surface Type does not support back printing.

Settings/Maintenance

Item Explanation

Sorter/Long Paper Ejection Unit

Humidity Control Unit Attached/Not

Back Click to close the Settings/Maintenance screen.

Help Click to display the Help.

Date of Adjustment Displays the time when Print Density Control was last performed.

Apply Click to apply any changed settings.

Attached/Not Attached

Sorter Select Enabled or Disabled for the sorter.

Attached

Displays the installation status for the Sorter/Long Paper Ejection Unit.

This can be set when the Sorter/Long Paper Ejection Unit is Attached.

When changing from Disabled to Enabled, you need to restart the printer.

Displays the installation status for the humidity control unit.

Set by service personnel.

You can check the changed date settings for each Paper Surface Type.

Tip:

O Only the Dual Roll Model supports front roll paper. For the Single Roll Model, information is not displayed under the

front paper item. See the information for rear roll paper.

Settings/Maintenance

Printer Operation Settings

Click Printer Operation Settings (013) from System Operation Settings/Inspections (01) to display the screen. Make settings for the power saving, the warning buzzer and the completion confirmation for long length sheet printing.

After changing settings, click Apply to apply the changes.

Item Explanation

Power Saving Settings Select the time to enter sleep mode (power saving mode) after this product finishes operations.

Settings: None, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes, 15 Minutes, 30 Minutes, 1 Hour, 2 Hours

Warning Buzzer Settings Select whether or not to sound the warning buzzer.

Settings: ON/OFF

Completion Confirmation for Long Length Sheet Printing

Back Click to close the Settings/Maintenance screen.

Help Click to display the Help.

Apply Click to apply any changed settings.

Select whether or not to display a confirmation message (2190) when completing long length sheet printing of 12 to 18 inches (305 to 457 mm).

Displays a message when completing long length sheet printing over 18 inches (457 mm).

This is only available when the Sorter/Long Paper Ejection Unit is attached.

Settings: Selected (the message is not displayed) / Not selected (the message is displayed)

Settings/Maintenance

Print Condition Settings/Inspections

In Print Condition Settings/Inspections (02) on the Settings/Maintenance screen, you can set Image Quality Settings (021), and check Paper Information (022).

Image Quality Settings

Click Image Quality Settings (021) from Print Condition Settings/Inspections (02) to display the screen. Make image quality settings.

This is only available when there are no image quality settings in the application used for printing.

After changing settings, click Apply to apply the changes.

Item Explanation

Standard Set the printer's image quality to Standard (720 dpi).

Generally, use Standard settings.

High Image Quality Set the printer's image quality to high resolution (1440 dpi).

When you want to print at a higher resolution than Standard, set to High Image Quality.

Printing takes longer than in Standard mode, as priority is given to image quality.

This is only available when Glossy or Luster is set as the Paper Surface Type.

Back Click to close the Settings/Maintenance screen.

Help Click to display the Help.

Apply Click to apply any changed settings.

Settings/Maintenance

Paper Settings

Click Paper Settings (022) from Print Condition Settings/Inspections (02) to display the screen.

You can check the paper information loaded in the front roll paper feeder or the rear roll paper feeder, and change the remaining amount of paper.

Tip:

Only the Dual Roll Model supports front roll paper. For the Single Roll Model, information is not displayed under the front paper item. See the information for rear roll paper.

Item Explanation

Front Paper Type Displays the type of paper (the paper name) loaded in the front roll paper feeder.

Paper Surface Type

Paper Width Displays the width of the paper loaded in the front roll paper feeder.

Paper Level Displays the remaining amount of paper loaded in the front roll paper feeder. If the

Rear Paper Type Displays the type of paper (the paper name) loaded in the rear roll paper feeder.

Paper Surface Type

Paper Width Displays the width of the paper loaded in the rear roll paper feeder.

Paper Level Displays the remaining amount of paper loaded in the rear roll paper feeder. If the displayed

Displays the paper surface type (the processing type for the paper surface) loaded in the front roll paper feeder.

Displays the width detected by the printer.

displayed amount of paper remaining differs from the actual amount, enter the correct amount of paper and then click Apply.

Displays the paper surface type (the processing type for the paper surface) loaded in the rear roll paper feeder.

Displays the width detected by the printer.

amount of paper remaining differs from the actual amount, enter the correct amount of paper and then click Apply.

Settings/Maintenance

Item Explanation

Back Click to close the Settings/Maintenance screen.

Help Click to display the Help.

Apply Click to apply any changed settings.

Settings/Maintenance

CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance

In CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance (03) on the Settings/Maintenance screen, you can perform Head Cleaning (031) and Color Calibration (034).

When performing maintenance in Settings/Maintenance, make sure that the p light on the printer's Operation panel is on before starting operations.

Head Cleaning

This function allows you to check for clogging in the print head, and to clear any clogged nozzles. If printing is performed while nozzles are clogged, there may be streaks in the prints or there may be a difference in color. If you notice any of these problems, follow the instructions on the next page to perform Head Cleaning (031).

The following two menus are available in Head Cleaning (031).

Auto Cleaning (0311) A sensor inside the printer checks

for any clogged nozzles and performs head cleaning automatically if clogging is detected.

Nozzle Check (0312) You can specify the clogging

detection method and the cleaning method. Perform a nozzle check if the situation has not improved after performing

Auto Cleaning (0311).

Settings/Maintenance

There are streaks in the prints or other problems such as a difference in color

Perform Auto Cleaning (0311).

When all of the Result icons on the screen are “green”

-> Operations are complete.

If the problems in the prints are not resolved, perform clogging detection and head cleaning as described in the Notes section.

When a Result icon on the screen is “yellow”

-> Perform Auto Cleaning (0311) again.

Go to the next step if the Result are not "Good" after repeating the procedure three times.

Perform Detect Clogging from Nozzle Check (0312), and then click Powerful for any of the heads that have “red” (or “yellow”) icons.

After cleaning, perform Detect Clogging.

If the Result on the screen are “Good”, and there are no problems in the prints

When a Result icon on the screen is “red”

Go to the next step.

If the Result on the screen are “Good”, but there are still problems in the prints

-> Operations are complete.

-> Contact Service Support.

Notes: When the Result of Auto Cleaning (0311) are "Good", but nozzles still appear to be clogged

Auto Cleaning (0311) and Detect Clogging search for clogged nozzles using an electronic sensor. Therefore, it is possible that clogged nozzles were not detected by the sensor. If there is any doubt, perform Print Check Pattern from Nozzle Check (0312), visually check for clogged nozzles, and then perform cleaning as necessary.

Settings/Maintenance

Auto Cleaning

From the CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance (03) menu, click Auto Cleaning (0311) from Head Cleaning (031) to display the screen.

Click Auto Cleaning.

Nozzle check begins, and cleaning is performed as necessary.

This may take some time depending on the status of the nozzles.

Check the status of each head displayed in the Result.

When the nozzles are cleared, "Good" is displayed.

If nozzles are clogged, a message is displayed that indicates you need to clean the Print Head Unit again. Perform necessary cleaning.

Reading the Results:

Color Explanation

Green The nozzles are not clogged.

Yellow Clogging is detected.

Perform Auto Cleaning (0311) again.

Red Clogging is detected.

Perform Detect Clogging from Nozzle Check (0312), and then perform Powerful cleaning again for heads indicated by red.

White Auto Cleaning is still in progress.

Settings/Maintenance

Nozzle Check

From the CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance (03) menu, click Nozzle Check (0312) from Head Cleaning (031) to display the screen.

This function allows you to check for clogged nozzles in the Print Head Unit. The printer automatically detects clogging and displays the information on the screen. You can also print a check pattern for confirmation.

After performing a nozzle check, specify the type on the screen to perform head cleaning if necessary.

Settings/Maintenance

Checking with Detect Clogging

The printer checks the status of the nozzles, and displays any clogged nozzles on the screen. Perform Print Head Unit cleaning according to the check results.

Tip:

The method for confirming the status of the nozzles also includes the method for printing a check pattern.

U “Printing the check pattern” on page 32

Click Detect Clogging.

Clogging detection starts, and the status of each nozzle is indicated by the colors.

Clogging detection takes about one minute.

Reading the Results:

Color Explanation

Green The nozzles are not clogged.

Yellow Clogging is detected.

Perform Normal cleaning.

Red Clogging is detected.

Perform Powerful cleaning.

Gray Head cleaning is complete.

White Detect Clogging is still in progress.

Select the head where clogged nozzles were detected, and then click Normal or Powerful.

To clean all of the print head units, check All.

The color changes to gray for the heads that have been cleaned.

Item Explanation

Normal Cleans the surface of the head, and clears clogged nozzles.

Powerful Cleans more powerfully if the results of Detect Clogging are still red or nozzles are clogged after

repeating head cleaning several times. Because Powerful consumes more ink compared to Normal, prepare new ink cartridges before performing cleaning if ink levels are low.

Check the results after cleaning.

Go back to step , and then use Detect Clogging to check the status of the nozzles.

If any nozzles are clogged, perform step to clean the nozzles.

Settings/Maintenance

Printing the check pattern

Print a check pattern, and then check for clogged nozzles. Perform Print Head Unit cleaning according to the check results.

Select the roll paper feeder you want to use for printing.

This can be selected when paper is loaded.

Click Print Check Pattern.

The check pattern is printed.

Check the print results.

See the illustration below for more information on reading the print results.

If there are any gaps in the check pattern, you need to perform head cleaning.

Result: Good

There are no gaps in the check pattern. The nozzles are not clogged.

Result: Nozzles are clogged

There are gaps in the check pattern. Nozzles are clogged. Perform cleaning.

Tip:

The numbers under the check pattern (1, 2, 3, ...) indicate the head number.

Settings/Maintenance

Select the head that has clogged nozzles, and then click Normal or Powerful.

To clean all of the print head units, check All.

Item Explanation

Normal Cleans the surface of the head, and clears clogged nozzles.

Powerful Select if nozzles are still clogged after performing Normal head cleaning several times. Because

Powerful consumes more ink compared to Normal, prepare new ink cartridges before performing cleaning if ink levels are low.

After cleaning, check the results using nozzle check.

Go back to step , and then print a check pattern to check the status of the nozzles.

If any nozzles are clogged, perform step to clean the nozzles.

Tip:

The method for confirming the status of the nozzles also includes Detect Clogging in which the printer automatically detects clogging.

U “Checking with Detect Clogging” on page 31

Settings/Maintenance

Periodic Nozzle Check Settings

From the CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance (03) menu, click Periodic Nozzle Check Settings (0313) from Head Cleaning (031) to display the screen.

Set whether or not to perform auto nozzle check.

We recommend that this is set to ON, because if it is set to OFF the user needs to manually check for clogging.

After changing settings, click Apply to apply the changes.

Item Explanation

ON Nozzle Check is performed automatically during Pre-operation Check, when a print order starts

and when a print order finishes.

Perform [Auto Cleaning] during Pre-operation Check.

OFF Auto nozzle check is not performed.

Back Click to close the Settings/Maintenance screen.

Help Click to display the Help.

Apply Click to apply any changed settings.

Select whether or not to perform cleaning automatically if the nozzle check detects a clog in the print head during the Pre-operation Check. When selected, cleaning is performed automatically and a clogging detected message (1501) is only displayed if the clog is not cleared. When performing cleaning, the time needed for the Pre-operation Check is increased by a few minutes.

When not selected, a message is displayed without performing cleaning if the nozzle check detects a clog in the print head during the Pre-operation Check.

Settings/Maintenance

Color Calibration

Warning:

If the Maintenance Utility shuts down abnormally and does not operate while performing color calibration, connect the printer and the Client PC, and then follow the steps below to restart the Printer PC.

1. Perform a printer emergency stop. U "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" - "Shutting down the Printer in an Emergency"

2. Restart the Client PC and the Printer PC.

3. Turn on the printer. U "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" - "What to do after an Emergency Stop"

Colors on different printers may differ depending on environmental changes and time-dependent changes. When using multiple printers, colors may differ among printers of the same model. The color calibration function measures the printing results, creates a correction value using the difference from the standard color (standard calibration value), registers the correction value to the Printer PC, and corrects colors when printing.

The following two methods of color correction use different standard calibration values.

O When reducing the color differences from a standard printer

Uses the calibration file created by the standard printer.

O When reducing the color differences between multiple printers

Use the calibration file created by the main printer. You can select the main printer from your printers.

Procedures for writing a correction value when reducing the color differences from a standard printer

Step Procedure Reference Page

1 Selecting the printer for which you want to correct color differences, and

performing Settings/Maintenance

2 Printing a correction chart with the initial calibration file provided U “Calibration” on page 37

3 Measuring a correction chart with the color measurement device

4 Creating and verifying the correction value

5 Writing the correction value file to the Printer PC

U “Performing Maintenance” on page 15

Settings/Maintenance

Procedures for writing a correction value when reducing the color differences between multiple printers

Step Procedure Reference Page

1 Selecting the main printer, and performing Settings/Maintenance U “Performing Maintenance” on

page 15

2 Creating the calibration file with the printer U “Create Calibration” on page

3 Selecting the printer for which you want to correct color differences, and

performing Settings/Maintenance (*)

4 Printing a correction chart with the calibration file created by the main

printer

5 Measuring the correction chart with a color measurement device

6 Creating and verifying the correction value

7 Writing the correction value file to the Printer PC

(*) To correct multiple printers, repeat steps 3 to 7.

U “Performing Maintenance” on page 15

U “Calibration” on page 37

Note:

O You need a color measurement device to perform calibration. The following models are supported.

O The "i1Pro" from X-Rite (with or without a UV filter)

O The "i1iSis" from X-Rite

O When performing calibration, make sure you use paper with a width of 8 inches, 10 inches, 12 inches, or 210 mm.

O When using a color measurement device, install the software for the measurement device in advance on the Client PC

(the PC that will perform the calibration).

O Do not touch the printable side of the correction chart or the verification chart. Moisture and oils from your hands

can affect the color measurement results.

O Consult service personnel for more information on preparing and setting up the color measurement device.

Settings/Maintenance

Calibration

Click Calibration (0341) from Color Calibration (034) to display the screen.

You can perform calibration by using the following work flow.

Create Correction Value

Correction Value Verification

Print Print a correction chart: Prints a chart for adjustment.

Measure Color Measure color for the correction chart:

Perform color measurement for the printed chart on the Client PC with a connected color measurement device.

Create Correction Value Creating a correction value: Create a correction value file.

Print Print a verification chart: Prints a verification chart.

Measure Color Measure color for the verification chart:

Perform color measurement for the printed chart on the Client PC with a connected color measurement device.

Write Verify correction accuracy:

Verify the accuracy of the created correction value to complete the correction value file creation process.

Tip:

O After adjusting values for Gray Adjustment, perform Color Calibration, and then make the settings again.

U “Gray Adjustment” on page 50

O Click Date of Adjustment to display the time when it was last adjusted. You can check the changed date settings for

each Paper Surface Type.

Settings/Maintenance

Print a correction chart

Select the roll paper feeder used for printing in

Paper.

Displays the Paper Width and Paper Surface Type for the paper loaded in the selected roll paper feeder.

Tip:

O Click Applicable Paper Surface Type to

check the relations between the paper used for creating a correction value and the paper applied the created correction value.

O Only the Dual Roll Model supports front

roll paper. For the Single Roll Model, see the information for rear roll paper.

Click Print from Correction Value Creation

Phase.

A confirmation screen is displayed.

Click Yes.

Click No to cancel printing.

For Use Standard Value for Collective Creation, a total of three charts are printed. These include standard and high image quality for Glossy/Luster, and standard for Matte. For Specify Standard Value using Glossy/Luster surface type, a total of two charts are printed. These include standard and high image quality. For Specify Standard Value using Matte surface type, one standard chart is printed.

Select the color measurement device.

Select the standard value you want to use.

When collectively creating the correction values that will be compatible with each paper surface type, check Use Standard Value for Collective Creation, and then select the standard value from the list. When using a standard value for each paper surface type, check Specify Standard Value, and then select the standard value from the list.

Note:

When collectively creating the correction values, make sure you use Glossy paper.

Tip:

The initial calibration file provided contains standard values for a standard printer. To minimize the color difference between multiple printers, check Specify Standard Value, and then select the standard value file created by the main printer. U “Create Calibration” on page 46

Tip:

O Nozzle Check is performed automatically

before printing. If clogging is detected in the head, Print again after cleaning the head and clearing the clogged nozzles.

U “Head Cleaning” on page 27

O The number of charts printed varies

depending on the settings and the paper.

Settings/Maintenance

The following screen is displayed after printing

the first sheet. Follow the on-screen instructions, and then click OK.

The charts the second sheet and after are printed.

Note:

Do not allow the printed correction charts to overlap while drying. The color tone of the overlapped section may differ, leading to improper calibration.

U “Correction chart color measurement (for the "i1Pro")” on page 40

U “Correction chart color measurement (for the "i1iSis")” on page 42

Tip:

If the confirmation message is set not to display in Completion Confirmation for Long Length Sheet Printing from Printer Operation Settings, this message is not displayed. U “Printer Operation Settings” on page 23

Wait for 30 minutes until drying is complete.

Make sure the printed correction charts do not overlap during the drying process.

Check the the drying time displayed on Status.

When the drying time reaches 0, Drying complete. is displayed, and the Measure Color button becomes available.

When the printed chart is dry, perform color measurement.

Operations may differ depending on the color measurement device you use.

Settings/Maintenance

Correction chart color measurement (for the "i1Pro")

Check that the color measurement device you

want to use is connected.

Tip:

For more information on color measurement device, see the document supplied with the device.

Click Measure Color from Correction Value

Creation Phase.

Place the color measurement device on the

calibration base plate, and then click OK.

Performs color measurement for the white calibration tile.

Place the correction chart that matches the color

chart ID and preset ID displayed on the screen on the measurement backup board supplied with the color measurement device.

Place the chart on white paper if there is no backup board available for measurement.

Tip:

O The color chart ID and preset ID are printed

at the bottom of the correction chart.

O If a correction chart sticks out beyond the

edge of the measurement backup board, cut off the margin along the cutoff line on the chart.

Click OK.

Color measurement starts.

Select Color Measurement Method.

Select a Line Scan to perform color measurement for each line, or select Spot Scan to perform color measurement for each patch.

Settings/Maintenance

Tip:

O Select Line Scan to perform color

measurement quickly. If the results of color measurement using Line Scan are not what you expected, try Spot Scan.

O When performing color measurement with

Line Scan, use the chart measurement ruler supplied with the color measurement device.

O When performing color measurement with

Spot Scan, use the spot measurement guide supplied with the color measurement device.

Perform color measurement in the order of the

range displayed on the screen.

To change the scanning range, move by clicking the arrow buttons on the screen.

When performing color measurement in Line Scan, match the color measurement device to the measurement ruler being used, hold down the button on the side, and slowly move over the patch to scan.

Tip:

O The color measurement range differs

depending on the Color Measurement Method selected.

O For more information on color

measurement device, see the document supplied with the device.

When color measurement is complete, click

OK.

Continue to create the correction value.

U “Create, verify, and write the correction value” on page 43

When performing color measurement with Spot Scan, adjust the measurement guide so that it is over the target patch, place the color measurement device, and then press the button on the side.

When reading is successful, the data is displayed on the screen where the correction chart is read.

When reading fails, an "X" is displayed on the screen where the correction chart is read. In this case, try reading again.

Settings/Maintenance

Correction chart color measurement (for the "i1iSis")

Check that the color measurement device you

want to use is connected.

Tip:

For more information on color measurement device, see the document supplied with the device.

Click Measure Color from Correction Value

Creation Phase.

Tip:

O The color chart ID and preset ID are printed

at the bottom of the correction chart.

O If the paper width of the correction chart is

wider than the maximum supported width of the color measurement device, cut off the margin along the cutoff line on the chart.

When color measurement is complete, click

OK.

When the screen is displayed, check that the

light on the right of the color measurement device is flashing green, and then insert the correction chart that matches the color chart ID and preset ID displayed on the screen into the color measurement device.

Color measurement starts.

Continue to create the correction value.

U “Create, verify, and write the correction value” on page 43

Settings/Maintenance

Create, verify, and write the correction value

Click Create Correction Value from

Correction Value Creation Phase.

The correction value is created.

Click Print from Correction Value Verification

Phase.

The following screen is displayed after printing

the first sheet. Follow the on-screen instructions, and then click OK.

The charts the second sheet and after are printed.

Note:

Do not allow the printed correction charts to overlap while drying. The color tone of the overlapped section may differ, leading to improper calibration.

Tip:

O Nozzle Check is performed automatically

before printing. If clogging is detected in the head, print again after cleaning the head and clearing the clogged nozzles.

U “Head Cleaning” on page 27

O The number of charts printed varies

depending on the settings and the paper.

Wait for 30 minutes until drying is complete.

Make sure the printed correction charts do not overlap during the drying process.

Check the drying time displayed on Status.

When the drying time reaches 0, Drying complete. is displayed, and the Measure Color button becomes available.

Settings/Maintenance

Click Measure Color from Correction Value

Verification Phase.

Perform color measurement in the color

measurement device in the same way as color measurement for the correction chart.

U “Correction chart color measurement (for the "i1Pro")” on page 40

U “Correction chart color measurement (for the "i1iSis")” on page 42

Click Write from Correction Value Verification

Phase.

The screen where you can enter the name of the correction value is displayed.

Enter the name of the correction value, and then

click OK.

You cannot use the same name for more than one correction value. If the same name already exists, enter another name of the correction value.

Verify correction accuracy.

If the verification results are "OK", write the created correction value file to the Printer PC.

Subsequent prints are corrected using the written correction value.

If the results are "NG", you need to create the correction value again. Perform operations from Print in the correction value creation phase.

Settings/Maintenance

History of Correction Values

Click History of Correction Values (0342) from Color Calibration (034) to display the screen.

Select the correction values created previously from the list, and write to the Printer PC.

Select the correction values to write to the

Printer PC from the History of Correction Values list.

Tip:

All correction values created previously are displayed in the History of Correction Values list. If you select a correction value created previously, you can return the correction value to the previously selected value.

Click Write.

The correction value is written to Printer PC.

Subsequent prints are corrected using the selected correction value.

Settings/Maintenance

Create Calibration

Click Create Calibration (0343) from Color Calibration (034) to display the screen.

Create the calibration file to be used in Calibration (0341).

Tip:

O You can create a standard value for each paper

surface type.

O The initial calibration file provided contains

standard values for a standard printer. When reducing the color differences between multiple printers, select the calibration file created by the main printer.

Note:

O You need a color measurement device to perform

calibration. The following models are supported.

O The "i1Pro" from X-Rite (with or without a UV

filter)

O The "i1iSis" from X-Rite

O When using a color measurement device, install

the software for the measurement device in advance on the Client PC (the PC that will perform the calibration).

Select the roll paper feeder used for printing in

Paper.

Tip:

Only the Dual Roll Model supports front roll paper. For the Single Roll Model, see the information for rear roll paper.

Select the color measurement device.

Enter the Calibration File Name.

Enter the file name of the calibration.

You can enter a file name that complies with Windows operating system restrictions.

If the file name already exists, a screen is displayed asking if you want to overwrite the file.

Click Print from Calibration Creation Phase.

A confirmation screen is displayed.

O Consult service personnel for more information on

preparing and setting up the color measurement device.

Click Yes.

Click No to cancel printing.

For a Glossy or Luster surface type, two charts are printed. These are standard and high image quality charts. For a Matte surface type, one standard chart is printed.

Settings/Maintenance

Tip:

O Nozzle Check is performed automatically

before printing. If clogging is detected in the head, print again after cleaning the head and clearing the clogged nozzles.

U “Head Cleaning” on page 27

O The number of charts printed varies

depending on the settings and the paper.

The following screen is displayed after printing

the first sheet. Follow the on-screen instructions, and then click OK.

The charts the second sheet and after are printed.

When the drying time reaches 0, Drying complete. is displayed, and the Measure Color button becomes available.

Check that the color measurement device you

want to use is connected.

Click Measure Color from Calibration Creation

Phase.

Note:

Do not allow the printed correction charts to overlap while drying. The color tone of the overlapped section may differ, leading to improper calibration.

Tip:

Wait for 30 minutes until drying is complete.

Make sure the printed correction charts do not overlap during the drying process.

Check the drying time displayed on Status.

Perform color measurement in the color

measurement device in the same way as color measurement for the correction chart.

U “Correction chart color measurement (for the "i1Pro")” on page 40

U “Correction chart color measurement (for the "i1iSis")” on page 42

Click Create Calibration from Calibration

Creation Phase.

The calibration file is created.

You can select the created calibration file in Calibration.

Settings/Maintenance

Problems with Color Calibration

Symptom Error Messages What to do

Cannot print a correction chart.

Print is not enabled.

A color measurement error occurs.

" Operation failed."

"Failed to calibrate. Color measurement finished. Do you want to continue? "

When using [i1Pro]:

"Failed to calibrate. Color measurement finished. Do you want to continue? "

When using [i1Pro]:

“×” or “!” is displayed.

When using [i1iSis]:

"Invalid color chart or the color chart was not printed correctly."

When using [i1Pro]:

“×” or “!” is displayed.

Has paper with a paper width of less than 8 inches been set?

Set the correct paper type and width.

Does the connected spectrometer match the selected spectrometer?

Select the correct spectrometer.

When using [i1Pro] and performing color measurement for a white calibration tile, is the spectrometer installed correctly on the base plate?

Install the spectrometer correctly on the base plate, and then perform color measurement for the white calibration tile again.

Did the spectrometer perform a quick, rough scan while performing color measurement in [i1Pro]?

Make sure the spectrometer performs a slow and thorough scan when measuring color.

Has a correction chart with a different Color Chart ID been loaded?

Load the correction chart with the correct Color Chart ID.

Is the correction chart loaded correctly?

Load the correction chart correctly, and then perform color management again.

Is the print quality of the correction chart too low, or is it soiled?

Perform Head Cleaning, reprint the correction chart, and then perform color measuring again.

The maintenance utility closes during color measuring due to an error.

“×” or “!” is displayed.

" Operation failed."

Is the PC connected to the spectrometer correctly?

Check the connection between the spectrometer and the PC, and then perform color measuring again.

Were the correction charts overlapping during the drying process?

The color tone for the overlapping sections may change while drying, and calibration may not be performed correctly. Print the correction charts again.

Did the spectrometer perform a quick, rough scan while performing color measurement in [i1Pro]?

Restart the printer and the PC, and then perform color measuring again. Make sure the spectrometer performs a slow and thorough scan when measuring color.

Settings/Maintenance

Symptom Error Messages What to do

The results of the Correction Value Verification Phase are NG.

An error occurred while generating the correction value, writing the correction value, or writing the standard value.

"Operation failed."

"Failed to write Correction Value File. Try again. "

Did a color measurement error occur?

Perform Correction Value Creation Phase and Correction Value Verification Phase again while referring to the solutions in "A Color Measurement Error Occurred" from Troubleshooting.

Were the correction charts overlapping during the drying process?

The color tone for the overlapping sections may change while drying, and calibration may not be performed correctly. Print the correction charts again.

Are the PC and the printer connected to the spectrometer correctly?

Check the connection between the PC and the printer, and then click Create Correction Value again.

Is there enough free space on the PC's hard disk?

Make sure there is sufficient free space on the PC's hard disk, and then click Create Correction Value again.

Settings/Maintenance

Gray Adjustment

You can adjust each value for Color Balance, Density, and Gradation to correct the tone of the prints. Adjustment values can be saved for each Standard or High Image Quality of the Image Quality Settings. Print an adjustment pattern, and then select the optimal values from the adjustment pattern.

Tab Explanation

Color Balance Changes the strength for Cyan (C), Magenta (M), and Yellow (Y) to adjust the color balance.

Density Adjusts the density (Dark/Light).

Gradation Adjusts the overall gradation (the difference between light and shade) of the image.

Settings/Maintenance

Note:

O You can perform Gray Adjustment for each Paper Surface Type.

O Click Date of Adjustment to display the time when it was last adjusted. You can check the changed date settings for

each Paper Surface Type and the Image Quality Settings.

O Only the Dual Roll Model supports front roll paper. For the Single Roll Model, see the information for rear roll paper.

O After performing Color Calibration, you need to make settings for Gray Adjustment again.

O If you are using multiple printers and you want to match the color balance between the printers, print a check pattern

for your main printer and an adjustment pattern for the printer that you want to match to the main printer. Adjust the second printer using the setting on the adjustment pattern that is closest to the main printer.

Check pattern for main printer

Adjustment pattern for printer to be matched to the main printer (Select the color tone closest to the main printer)

Settings/Maintenance

Click Gray Adjustment (035) from the CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance (03) menu to display the settings.

Color Balance

From Paper, select the roll paper feeder that will be used to print the adjustment pattern.

From Image Quality Settings, select the image quality adjustment method.

Settings/Maintenance

Click Adjust.

The settings screen is displayed.

Click Print from Print Adjustment Pattern on the Color Balance tab.

Select Adjustment Pattern Shift Value, and then click Print.

Select the larger value to print the adjustment pattern which indicates large differences between each adjustment value. To make fine adjustments, select a lower value.

Print the adjustment pattern.

Settings/Maintenance

Select the best pattern from the adjustment pattern, and check the adjustment values.

The adjustment value is printed in letters and numbers at the bottom left of each pattern. (Example: RY-2) The letter indicates the direction of the adjustment color. "N" means no correction. The number shows the amount of changes.

Select the Direction and Shift Value.

Specify the adjustment value selected from the adjustment pattern.

When a setting is changed, the settings are reflected in the slide bar on the right of the screen and the graph (tone curve) at the bottom of the screen.

Note:

O The tone curve shows the output strength for each input color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). When in an

uncorrected state (a straight line from top right to bottom left), the image darkens (colors become deeper) when moved down, and the image lightens (the colors become paler) when moved up.

O You can manually adjust the color by using Manual Adjustment on the right of the screen. If you make

manual adjustments, the Pattern Adjustment value becomes unavailable.

O When you click Clear, the Color Balance adjustment values are returned to their default values. The Density

and Gradation values are retained.

Click Print from Print Check Pattern.

Prints the check pattern. Check that the color balance is as intended.

Settings/Maintenance

Click Apply.

The settings are applied and the screen is closed.

Settings/Maintenance

Density Correction

From Paper, select the roll paper feeder that will be used to print the adjustment pattern.

From Image Quality Settings, select the image quality adjustment method.

Click Adjust.

The settings screen is displayed.

Click Print from Print Adjustment Pattern on the Density tab.

The adjustment pattern is printed.

Settings/Maintenance

Select the best pattern from the adjustment pattern, and check the adjustment values.

The adjustment value is printed in letters and numbers at the bottom left of each pattern. (Example: D-2) "N" means no correction. The number shows the amount changed.

Select the Direction and Shift Value.

Specify the adjustment value selected from the adjustment pattern. Select the light and shade (D+ and D-) using Direction, and set a numerical value using Shift Value.

When a setting is changed, the settings are reflected in the slide bar on the right of the screen and the graph (tone curve) at the bottom of the screen.

Note:

O The tone curve shows the output strength for each input color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). When in an

uncorrected state (a straight line from top right to bottom left), the image darkens (colors become deeper) when moved down, and the image lightens (the colors become paler) when moved up.

O You can manually adjust the density by using Manual Adjustment on the right of the screen. If you make

manual adjustments, the Pattern Adjustment value becomes unavailable.

O When you click Clear, the Density adjustment values are returned to their default values. The Color Balance

and Gradation values are retained.

Click Print from Print Check Pattern.

Prints the check pattern. Check that the color balance is as intended.

Settings/Maintenance

Click Apply.

The settings are applied and the screen is closed.

Settings/Maintenance

Gradation Correction

From Paper, select the roll paper feeder that will be used to print the adjustment pattern.

From Image Quality Settings, select the image quality adjustment method.

Click Adjust.

The settings screen is displayed.

On the Gradation tab, specify the brightness points as necessary (P1: Shadow, P2: Half-tone, P3: Highlight).

Settings/Maintenance

Click Print from Print Adjustment Pattern.

Displays the screen setting the amount of change in the printed adjustment pattern.

Select Adjustment Pattern Shift Value, and then click Print.

Select the larger value to print the adjustment pattern which indicates large differences between each adjustment value. To make fine adjustments, select a lower value.

Select the amount of change for P1 (Shadow), P2 (Half-tone), and P3 (Highlight) according to the brightness point.

The adjustment pattern is printed.

Select the best pattern from the adjustment pattern, and check the adjustment values.

The adjustment value is printed in letters and numbers at the bottom left of each pattern. (Example: R-2) The letter indicates the direction of the adjustment color. "N" means no correction. The number shows the amount changed. Check P1 (Shadow), P2 (Half-tone), and P3 (Highlight) according to the brightness point.

Settings/Maintenance

Select the Direction and Shift Value.

Specify the adjustment value selected from the adjustment pattern.

When a setting is changed, the settings are reflected in the values for Manual Adjustment on the right of the screen and the graph (tone curve) at the bottom of the screen.

Note:

O The tone curve shows the output strength for each input color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). When in an

uncorrected state (a straight line from top right to bottom left), the image darkens (colors become deeper) when moved down, and the image lightens (the colors become paler) when moved up.

O You can manually adjust the gradation by using Manual Adjustment on the right of the screen. If you make

manual adjustments, the Pattern Adjustment value becomes unavailable.

O When you click Clear, the Gradation adjustment values are returned to their default values. The Color

Balance and Density values are retained.

Click Print from Print Check Pattern.

Prints the check pattern. Check that the color balance is as intended.

Click Apply.

The settings are applied and the screen is closed.

Settings/Maintenance

Problems with Gray Adjustment

Symptom Error Messages What to do

The print quality for the adjustment pattern is too low.

An error occurred while applying the parameters.

Errors in the adjustments have been applied. I want to make adjustments again.

The adjustment values have been initialized.

"Try again after closing the Settings/Maintenance screen."

"Operation failed."

Is the print head clogged?

Print an adjustment pattern again after performing head cleaning.

Are the PC and the printer connected to the spectrometer correctly?

Check the connection between the PC and the printer, and then click Apply again.

Is there enough free space on the PC's hard disk?

Make sure there is sufficient free space on the PC's hard disk, and then click Apply again.

Initialize and then readjust.

Press Clear for the Color Balance, Density Adjustment, and Gradation Correction to initialize the settings, and then make adjustments again.

Have adjustment values been initialized after performing color calibration?

Perform gray adjustment again.

Settings/Maintenance

Print Head Maintenance

To prevent print head quality from declining, or to restore print quality, clean the print head unit and the wipers for the print head.

Perform cleaning in the following situations.

O When streaks or smears caused by drops of ink appear on the surface of the prints

O When you want to avoid streaks or smears caused by drops of ink appearing in the prints

To perform this type of cleaning, you need the optional Print Head Maintenance Kit (C12C890991).

Click Head Maintenance (036) from the CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance (03) menu.

For more information on performing head maintenance, see the User's Guide supplied with the Print Head Maintenance Kit.

Settings/Maintenance

Printer Adjustment/Maintenance

In Printer Adjustment/Maintenance (04) on the Settings/Maintenance screen, you can check Operation History (044) and Parts Replacement History (045).

Operation History

Click Operation History (044) from Printer Adjustment/Maintenance (04) to display the screen.

You can check errors that have occurred, the number of prints, and the number of head cleaning operations in the printer.

Item Explanation

Error History Displays up to 100 errors that have occurred in the printer, and information.

Error ID indicates the error number.

Error History may be cleared by service personnel as it is used for management information when performing maintenance.

History Total Number of Copies Displays the total number of copies.

Number of Copies Displays the number of copies.

This number may be cleared by service personnel as it is used for management information when performing maintenance.

Number of Head Cleaning Operations

Back Click to close the Settings/Maintenance screen.

Help Click to display the Help.

Displays the number of head cleaning operations.

This number may be cleared by service personnel as it is used for management information when performing maintenance.

Settings/Maintenance

Parts Replacement History

In Parts Replacement History (045), you can confirm the replacement day for parts that need to be replaced periodically in Register Replacement Date for Periodically Replaced Parts (0451), and check the amount of usage for each part in Clear Counter 1 (0452).

Register Replacement Date for Periodically Replaced Parts

From the Printer Adjustment/Maintenance (04) menu, click Register Replacement Date for Periodically Replaced Parts (0451) from Parts Replacement History (045) to display the screen.

You can check the date that parts that need periodic replacement were replaced.

Service personnel can set the date.

Clear Counter 1

From the Printer Adjustment/Maintenance (04) menu, click Clear Counter 1 (0452) from Parts Replacement History (045) to display the screen.

You can check the counters for each part.

This number may be cleared by service personnel as it is used for management information when performing maintenance.

Settings/Maintenance

Paper Feed-Related Adjustment

Paper Feed Amount Durability Correction

From the Printer Adjustment/Maintenance (04) menu, click Paper Feed Amount Durability Correction (0483) from Paper Feed-Related Adjustment (048) to display the screen.

The paper feed amount may change due to environmental changes or time-dependent changes. If the print quality deteriorates, correcting the paper feed amount may improve the print quality.

Tip:

O Correct for each Paper Width and Paper Surface Type.

O You do not need to adjust paper with a width of 8 inches and A4 size paper separately. These are considered to be the

same width.

O Click Applicable Paper Surface Type to check if the value for the paper surface type used for adjusting can be used

for other paper surface types.

O Click Date of Adjustment to display the time when it was last adjusted. You can check the changed date settings for

each Paper Surface Type.

In Paper, select the roll paper feeder you want to use for printing.

Click Print Adjustment Pattern.

The adjustment pattern is printed.

Settings/Maintenance

Select the optimal number from the adjustment patterns, and then click Apply.

Tip:

O See the following and select the print pattern that has no black or white lines.

O If there are no "good" patterns in the printed adjustment patterns, enter the number that is closest to "good",

and then print the adjustment patterns again.

Settings/Maintenance

Software Settings

In Software Settings (05) on the Settings/Maintenance screen, you can set the date, language, and units in System Language Settings (051).

System Language Settings

Click System Language Settings (051) from Software Settings (05) to display the screen. Set the date, language, and units that are displayed on the screen.

After changing settings, click Apply to restart SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility to apply the language settings.

Item Explanation

Date and Time You can use one of the following settings to set the way the date is displayed.

Settings: YYYY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY

(Y: year, M: month, D: day)

Language Select which language you want to use from the list of languages.

Unit You can use one of the following settings to set the way units are displayed.

Settings: Meter (m, mm), Feet (ft, inch)

Back Click to close the Settings/Maintenance screen.

Help Click to display the Help.

Apply Click to apply any changed settings. A message is displayed instructing you to restart the utility.

Help

Click Help on any screen to display the Help.

Settings/Maintenance

Help screen example

Error History

On the Error History screen, you can check errors that have occurred in the printer.

Click Error History.

Check the Error History screen.

Up to 100 errors that have occurred in the printer, and information are displayed. The error ID indicates the error number. This number may be cleared by service personnel as it is used for management information when performing maintenance.

Acquire Log

You can save log files for up to 14 days inclusive. These files contain operating information for the printer and the system.

Click Acquire Log.

The Save As dialog box is displayed.

Check the file name, and then click Save.

Change the file name if necessary.

Note:

It may take some time to save the file. Do not operate the printer or system until a message is displayed informing you that saving is complete.

Tip:

O The file extension is ".zip". The default name is "SLD3000_xxx_LOG.zip" (where xxx is the printer's serial number).

O You cannot acquire logs while the printer is operating. If logs cannot be acquired, try again when the printer has

stopped operating.

O This function is unavailable in the following situations.

O When the cable to the printer is disconnected

O When the printer's Power switch is off

Add/Delete Printer

Click Add/Delete Printer.

The Registered Printer List and Target Printer List screens are displayed.

Add or delete printers.

When adding a printer, select the printer from Target Printer List, and then click . When deleting a printer, select the printer from Registered Printer List, and then click .

Tip:

In Target Printer List, printers that are available for connection are automatically detected. If the target printer is not displayed, check the printer's connection status, and then click Update Target Printer List to detect the printer.

If a printer that was detected during the previous update is not detected when you click Update Target Printer List, the printer may have been deleted from the printer list.

When a Message is Displayed

About Error Messages

When an error occurs in the printer, an error message is displayed.

The error code, the contents of the error, and the solutions are displayed on the screen.

Tip:

See the "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" for more information on error messages and their solutions.

U "SL-D3000 Operation Guide" - "Errors and Solutions"

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Ejected Paper Path and Supported Paper Sizes

Print Size Ejected Paper Path

Size Name Width x Length Sorter Top tray Side tray Tray

3R 5 x 3.5 inches

(127 x 89 mm)

4 x 6 4 x 6 inches

(102 x 152 mm)

4R 6 x 4 inches

(152 x 102 mm)

5R 5 x 7 inches

(127 x 178 mm)

8R 8 x 10 inches

(203 x 254 mm)

10 X 8 10 x 8 inches

(254 x 203 mm)

8 x 12 8 x 12 inches

(203 x 305 mm)

12 x 8 12 x 8 inches

(305 x 203 mm)

10 R 10 x 12 inches

(254 x 305 mm)

12 x 10 12 x 10 inches

(305 x 254 mm)

Yes No No Yes

No No Yes Yes

Yes No No Yes

No No Yes Yes

12 x 18 12 x 18 inches

(305 x 457 mm)

Custom (102 x L) 4 x 3.5 to 12 inches

(102 x 89 to 305 mm)

4 x 12 to 48 inches (102 x 306 to 1219 mm)

Custom (127 x L) 5 x 3.5 to 12 inches

(127 x 89 to 305 mm)

5 x 12 to 48 inches (127 x 306 to 1219 mm)

Custom (152 x L) 6 x 3.5 to 12 inches

(152 x 89 to 305 mm)

6 x 12 to 48 inches (152 x 306 to 1219 mm)

No Yes No Yes

Yes No No Yes

No Yes No Yes

Yes No No Yes

No Yes No Yes

Yes No No Yes

No Yes No Yes

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Print Size Ejected Paper Path

Size Name Width x Length Sorter Top tray Side tray Tray

Custom (203 x L) 8 x 3.5 to 12 inches

(203 x 89 to 305 mm)

8 x 12 to 48 inches (203 x 306 to 1219 mm)

Custom (210 x L) 8.3 x 3.5 to 12 inches

(210 x 89 to 305 mm)

8.3 x 12 to 48 inches (210 x 306 to 1219 mm)

Custom (254 x L) 10 x 3.5 to 12 inches

(254 x 89 to 305mm)

10 x 12 to 48 inches (254 x 306 to 1219 mm)

Custom (305 x L) 12 x 3.5 to 12 inches

(305 x 89 to 305 mm)

12 x 12 to 48 inches (305 x 306 to 1219 mm)

Paper Feed Path Diagram

Yes No No Yes

No Yes No Yes

Yes No No Yes

No Yes No Yes

No No Yes Yes

No Yes No Yes

No No Yes Yes

No Yes No Yes

This diagram shows the paper feed path inside the printer.

: Middle roller / : Large paper feed roller / : Print head / : Cutter / : Back printing unit / : Heater unit / : Decurler

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Tip:

Only the Dual Roll Model supports front roll paper. For the Single Roll Model, information is not displayed under the front paper item. See the information for rear roll paper.

Appendix

Extending the Client PC

When a Printer PC is connected to this printer and is being used, you can extend the Client PC and share the printer.

* This system guarantees simultaneous connections for two Client PCs. More than two simultaneous connections cannot be

guaranteed.

: Printer / : Printer PC / : Client PC

The following hardware and system requirements are necessary for the Client PC.

Operating System Windows XP Professional (SP3)

Windows 7 Professional (32 bit/64 bit)

CPU Must satisfy the requirements for the operating system being used and

the application.

Main Memory 2 GB or more

Free Hard Disk Space 200 MB or more

Interface Ethernet 1000 Base-T/100 Base-TX

Note:

When extending the Client PC, make sure you update the system application for the Client PC that is currently connected and the Printer PC to the latest versions. If the system application versions for the extended Client PC and other PCs differ, the printer cannot be used from the extended Client PC.

U “Changing the System Application Version” on page 81

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Preparing to extend the Client PC

Connect the Client PC to the same network environment as the printer, and make network settings.

Check with your network system administrator for more information on making network settings.

Click Start - Control Panel - Date and Time.

For Windows 7: Click Start - Control Panel - Clock, Language, and Region - Date and Time. For Windows XP: Click Start - Control Panel - Date and Time, and then click the Time Zone tab.

Click Change time zone..., select the same time zone as the current Client PC, and then click OK.

Close the Control Panel, and then go to "Installing the system application".

Installing the system application

Start the Client PC.

Note:

O Do not turn off the Client PC while installing the application.

O Log on to the Client PC as a user with administrator authority.

O In Windows 7, if a password entry screen or confirmation message is displayed, enter the password to

continue.

Close all running applications on the Client PC.

Insert the system application installation CD-ROM into the Client PC, and then double-click "Install.exe"

from the SystemApplication folder.

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Click Next.

Select Client PC from Configure with Printer PC, and then click Next.

Tip:

If anything except for Client PC is accidentally selected, remove the system application, and then reinstall.

Click Next to display the hard drive selection screen. Select the hard drive you want to use, and then click

Next.

Various adjustment values and so on are saved to this hard drive.

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Follow the on-screen instructions.

The following screen is displayed when installation is complete. Click Yes to restart the system.

Initial settings for the Maintenance Utility

Start the printer using the current Client PC (the Client PC before extending).

U SL-D3000 Operation Guide - "Starting the Printer"

Start the SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility on the Client PC that you have extended.

Click Start - All Programs - EPSON SL-D3000 System Application - Maintenance Utility.

Change the user level to "Administrator's mode".

U “Changing User Levels” on page 13

U “Add/Delete Printer” on page 72

Tip:

Install the printer driver if necessary.

U SL-D3000 Printer Driver Operation Guide

This completes the settings for extending a Client PC.

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Changing the System Application Version

If a different version of the System Application CD has been provided, you can upgrade or downgrade the system application version that is already installed on the Client PC and the Printer PC to suit your needs.

Note:

O Upgrading or downgrading retains printer and system information. However, downgrading returns the printer's

operation history to the status just before the previous system application upgrade.

O If there are multiple Client PCs, upgrade or downgrade the system application for all Client PCs before performing

the Pre-Operation Check.

Upgrading or Downgrading

1) Prepare the System Application CD for upgrading or downgrading.

2) Restart your computer.

3) Start SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility.

4) Select the printer you want to use, and then start the Pre-operation Check.

The following steps are performed automatically when the Pre-operation Check starts.

5) When the Printer PC is connected to the Client PC, the Printer PC's system application is upgraded or downgraded.

6) The printer's firmware is upgraded or downgraded.

Tip:

When multiple printers are registered to the Client PC, the Client PC's system application is upgraded or downgraded first. When you start the Pre-operation Check the first time after upgrading or downgrading the Client PC, the Printer PC's system application and the firmware in the printer are upgraded or downgraded.

Appendix

Checking the System Application Version

You can check the current version of the system application in Printer Information from the SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility. Check the version information before and after upgrading or downgrading the system application.

Changing the System Application Version

Start the Client PC.

Note:

O Note the following while upgrading or downgrading.

O Do not disconnect the USB cable connecting the printer and the Client PC or the Printer PC.

O Do not turn off the Client PC, the Printer PC (if connected), or the printer.

O Do not disconnect the LAN cable connecting the Client PC and the Printer PC (if connected).

O Log in to the Client PC as a user with administrator privileges.

O If you are prompted to enter an administrator password or confirmation on Windows 7, enter the password

and continue with the operation.

O If there are multiple Client PCs, perform a Pre-operation check after changing the version for all Client PCs.

Turn off all of the printers that are connected to the Client PC or the Printer PC. If any printer is turned on,

run the Post-operation Check.

Close all application software on the Client PC.

Load the System Application CD into the Client PC, and then click Install.exe in the SystemApplication

folder.

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Follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade or downgrade the system application.

Upgrade

Downgrade

When the upgrade or downgrade is complete, the following screen is displayed on the Client PC. Click Yes to

restart the Client PC.

After the Client PC has restarted, start SL-D3000 Maintenance Utility.

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Select the printer from the Registered Printer List, and then click Pre-operation Check.

While the Pre-operation Check is running, the Printer PC (if connected) and the printer’s firmware are

upgraded or downgraded. The Pre-operation Check for upgrading or downgrading may take approximately 10 minutes longer than a normal Pre-operation Check because the system application version is being changed and the Printer PC will be restarted. After the Pre-operation Check is finished, the printer restarts and is ready to print.

Tip:

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Removing the System Application

Follow the steps below to remove the system application from the Client PC.

Note:

O Log on to the Client PC as a user with administrator authority.

O In Windows 7, if a password entry screen or confirmation message is displayed, enter the password to continue.

Start the Client PC.

On the Control Panel, click Uninstall a program from Programs.

Select SL-D3000 System Application, and then click Uninstall/Change (or

Change/Remove/Add/Remove).

Appendix

OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS

This printer product includes open source software programs. The list of open source software programs is as follows:

LibTIFF Copyright (c) 1988-1997 Sam LefflerCopyright (c) 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that (i) the above copyright notices and this permission notice appear in all copies of the software and related documentation, and (ii) the names of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics may not be used in any advertising or publicity relating to the software without the specific, prior written permission of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics.THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.IN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.

GNU LGPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 or later version ("LGPL Programs"). We provide the source code of the LGPL Programs until seven (7) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product. If you desire to receive the source code of the LGPL Programs, please see the “Contacting Customer Support” in Appendix or Printing Guide of this User's Guide, and contact the customer support of your region.

These LGPL Programs are WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

The list of LGPL Programs is as follows and the names of author are described in the source code of the LGPL Programs.

LGPL Programs 7za.exe 9.14

The GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 is as follows. You also can see the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/.

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Copyright (C) 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.

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Yoyodyne, Inc., hereby disclaims all copyright interest in the library `Frob' (a library for tweaking knobs) written by James Random Hacker.

<signature of Ty Coon>, 1 April 1990 Ty Coon, President of Vice

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SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT! READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. The computer program, data, including any accompanying explanatory written materials (the "Software") supplied with the SL-D3000 (this "product") should only be installed or used by the Licensee ("you") on the condition you agree with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION ("EPSON") to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. By installing or using the Software, you are representing to agree all the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. You should read this Agreement carefully before installing or using the Software. If you do not agree with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, you are not permitted to install or use the Software.

1. License. EPSON and its suppliers grant you a personal, nonexclusive, royalty-free, non-sublicensable limited license to install and use the Software on any single computer or computers that you intend to use directly or via network only for the purpose of using this product. (1). You may allow other users of the computers connected to the network to use the Software, provided that you (a) ensure that all such users agree and are bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, (b) ensure that all such users use the Software only in conjunction with the computers and in relation to the network of which they form part, and (c) indemnify and keep whole EPSON and its suppliers against all damages, losses, costs, expenses and liabilities which EPSON or its suppliers may incur as a consequence of such users failing to observe and perform the terms and conditions of this Agreement. You may also make copies of the Software as necessary for backup and archival purposes, provided that the copyright notice is reproduced in its entirety on the backup copy. The term "Software" shall include the software components, media, all copies made by you and any upgrades, modified versions, updates, additions and copies of the Software licensed to you by EPSON or its suppliers. EPSON and its suppliers reserve all rights not granted herein.

2.Other Rights and Limitations. You agree not to modify, adapt or translate the Software. You also agree not to attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Software. You may not share, rent, lease, encumber, sublicense or lend the Software. You may, however, transfer all your rights to use the Software to another person or legal entity provided that you transfer this Agreement, the Software, including all copies, updates and prior versions, to such person or entity, and that you retain no copies, including copies stored on a computer. Some states or jurisdictions, however, do not allow the restriction or limitation on transfer of the Software, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

3.Ownership. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software and any copies thereof shall remain with EPSON or its suppliers. There is no transfer to you of any title to or ownership of the Software and this License shall not be construed as a sale of any rights in the Software. The Software is protected by Japanese Copyright Law and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, you may not copy the Software. You also agree not to remove or alter any copyright and other proprietary notices on any copies of the Software.

4. Protection and Security. You agree to use your best efforts and take all reasonable steps to safeguard the Software to ensure that no unauthorized person has access to them and that no unauthorized copy, publication, disclosure or distribution of any of the Software is made. You acknowledge that the Software contains valuable, confidential information and trade secrets, that unauthorized use and copying are harmful to EPSON and its suppliers, and that you have a confidentiality obligation as to such valuable information and trade secrets.

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5. Limited Warranty. In case of that you obtained the Software by media from EPSON or a dealer, EPSON warrants that the media on which the Software is recorded will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for a period of 90 days from the date of delivery to you. If the media is returned to EPSON or the dealer from which the media was obtained within 90 days of the date of delivery to you, and if EPSON determines the media to be defective and provided the media was not subject to misuse, abuse, misapplication or use in defective equipment, EPSON will replace the media, upon your return to EPSON of the Software, including all copies of any portions thereof. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE MEDIA, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE.

You acknowledge and agree that the use of the Software is at your sole risk. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. EPSON AND ITS SUPPLIERS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE. THE FOREGOING STATES THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR EPSON'S AND ITS SUPPLIERS' BREACH OF WARRANTY. EXCEPT FOR THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY, EPSON AND ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

IN NO EVENT WILL EPSON OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE TO YOU, WHETHER ARISING UNDER CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OR WARRANTY, MISREPRESENTATION OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS, EVEN IF EPSON, ITS SUPPLIERS OR ANY REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY THIRD PARTY. Some states or jurisdictions, however, do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or special damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

6. Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights EPSON has, this Agreement shall automatically terminate upon failure by you to comply with its terms. You may also terminate this Agreement at any time by uninstalling and destroying the Software and all copies thereof.

7. Export Restriction. You agree not to transfer, export or re-export the Software and any data or information which you obtained from EPSON or use the Software without a proper license under Japanese law, restrictions and regulations, or the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Software is obtained.

8. Governing Law and General Provisions. This Agreement shall be governed and construed under by the laws of Japan without regard to its conflicts of law rules. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Software, and supersedes any purchase order, communication, advertisement, or representation concerning the Software. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns and legal representatives. If any provision herein is found void or unenforceable, it will not affect the validity of the balance of the Agreement, which shall remain valid and enforceable according to its terms. This Agreement may only be modified in writing signed by an authorized officer of EPSON.

9. U.S. Government End Users. If you are acquiring the Software on behalf of any unit or agency of the United States Government, the following provisions apply. The Government agrees: (i) if the Software is supplied to the Department of Defense (DoD), the Software is classified as "Commercial Computer Software" and the Government is acquiring only "restricted rights" in the Software and its documentation as that term is defined in Clause

252.227-7013(c)(1) of the DFARS; and (ii) if the Software is supplied to any unit or agency of the United States Government other than DoD, the Government's rights in the Software and its documentation will be as defined in Clause 52.227-19(c)(2) of the FAR or, in the case of NASA, in Clause 18-52.227-86(d) of the NASA supplement to the FAR.

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10. Internet Connection. The Software may have the ability to connect over the Internet to transmit data and/or information to and from your computer regarding the EPSON hardware and/or software that you use ("EPSON Products") including, but not limited to, EPSON Products model information, the country/region where you live, the condition of EPSON Products, etc. EPSON may alter the items of such data and/or information without your prior approval. EPSON does not collect any personally identifiable information without your permission. EPSON may, however, use non personally identifiable information for statistical purposes to improve the level of service we provide to our users If you agree to install the Software, any transmissions to or from the Internet will be in accordance with EPSON's then-current Privacy Policy provided in EPSON Internet site.

11.Updating Software Version. The Software may have the ability to connect over the Internet to a server of EPSON or any third party entrusted by EPSON in order to update the software version (i)automatically or (ii)with your consent in advance. Such updated software shall be deemed to be the Software and be governed by this Agreement.

EPSON EULA EN 10/30/2009

Epson SureLab D3000 Administrator Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Meaning of Symbols

Operating System Versions

Copyrights and Trademarks

Contents

Setup and Maintenance

Pre-operation Check

Post-operation Check

Printer Information

Checking Printer Information

Changing User Levels

Settings/Maintenance

Performing Maintenance

System Operation Settings/Inspections

Installation Information Settings

Settings for Optional Equipment

Printer Operation Settings

Print Condition Settings/Inspections

Image Quality Settings

Paper Settings

CR Unit Adjustment/Maintenance

Head Cleaning

Auto Cleaning

Nozzle Check

Checking with Detect Clogging

Printing the check pattern

Periodic Nozzle Check Settings

Color Calibration

Calibration

Print a correction chart

Correction chart color measurement (for the "i1Pro")

Correction chart color measurement (for the "i1iSis")

Create, verify, and write the correction value

History of Correction Values

Create Calibration

Problems with Color Calibration

Gray Adjustment

Color Balance

Density Correction

Gradation Correction

Problems with Gray Adjustment

Print Head Maintenance

Printer Adjustment/Maintenance

Operation History

Parts Replacement History

Register Replacement Date for Periodically Replaced Parts

Clear Counter 1

Paper Feed-Related Adjustment

Paper Feed Amount Durability Correction

Software Settings

System Language Settings

Help

Error History

Acquire Log

Add/Delete Printer

When a Message is Displayed

About Error Messages

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Ejected Paper Path and Supported Paper Sizes

Paper Feed Path Diagram

Extending the Client PC

Preparing to extend the Client PC

Installing the system application

Initial settings for the Maintenance Utility

Changing the System Application Version

Upgrading or Downgrading

Checking the System Application Version

Changing the System Application Version

Removing the System Application

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