Epson T5000, T7000, T3000 User Manual

Epson® SureColor T7000 T5000 T3000

User’s Guide

Copyrights and Trademarks

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

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

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

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

EPSON, Epson UltraChrome, and SureColor are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

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

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Copyrights and Trademarks

Chapter 1 Introduction

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

When choosing a place for this product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

When setting up this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

When using this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

When handling the ink cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Warnings, Cautions, Important and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Illustrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Printer Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Front section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Roll paper adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Screen View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

High Productivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

High Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Ease-of-Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Notes on Usage and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Installation space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Notes when using the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Notes when not using the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Notes on handling ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Notes on handling paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Using the Supplied Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Contents of the Software CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Summary of the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Loading and Removing the Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Loading Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Cutting the roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Removing the roll paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Loading and Removing Cut Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Loading Cut Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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Removing Cut Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Loading and Removing Poster Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Loading Poster Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Removing Poster Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Viewing and Changing Media Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Checking Media Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Adjusting Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Replacing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Using the Paper Basket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit (SureColor T7000 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Using the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Attaching the Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing Paper from the Auto Take-up Reel Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Basic Printing Methods (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Basic Printing Methods (Mac OS X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Roll Paper Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Cut Sheets Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Turning Off the Power Using Power Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Canceling from the computer (Windows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Canceling from the computer (Mac OS X). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Canceling on the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Chapter 3 Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit

The Purpose of the Hard Disk Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Saving Print Jobs to the Hard Disk Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Viewing and Printing Saved Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Chapter 4 More Ways to Print

Enlargements and Horizontal and Vertical Banners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Fitting Documents to the Width of the Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Choosing a Print Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Fitting Documents to the Output Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Printing at Non-Standard Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Printing CAD Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Borderless Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Types of Borderless Printing Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Supported Media Sizes for Borderless Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

About Roll Paper Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Setting Procedures for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

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Correct Color and Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Mac OS X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Multi-Page/Poster Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Folded Double-Side (Windows only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

N-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Poster (Windows only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Printing Multiple Documents (the Layout Manager)

(Windows Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Setting Procedures for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Saving and Recalling Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Chapter 5 Color Management Printing

About Color Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Color Management Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Setting color management with the applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Setting color management with the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Setting profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Setting Color Management with the Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Setting Color Management with the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Color management printing by Host ICM (Windows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Color management printing by ColorSync (Mac OS X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Color management printing by Driver ICM (Windows only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Chapter 6 Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows)

Displaying the Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

From the Printer icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Displaying Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Click the Help Button to Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Right-click on the item you want to check and display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Customizing the Printer Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Saving various settings as your Select Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Adding Media Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Rearranging display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Overview of the Utility Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Uninstalling the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

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Chapter 7 Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)

Displaying the Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Displaying Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Using Epson Printer Utility 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Starting Epson Printer Utility 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Uninstalling the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Removing EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Chapter 8 Using the Control Panel Menu

Menu Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Menu List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Menu Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Print Queues menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Paper menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Maintenance menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Enlarged Copy menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

Chapter 9 Maintenance

Adjusting the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Checking for clogged nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Cleaning the print head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

Minimizing Print Misalignments (Head Alignment). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189

Replacing Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Replacing Maintenance Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

Replacing the Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197

Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

Cleaning the outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

Cleaning the inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

Chapter 10 Problem Solver

What to Do When a Message Is Displayed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204

When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208

You cannot print (because the printer does not work). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208

The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211

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The prints are not what you expected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211

Feeding or ejecting problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220

Appendix A Options and Information

Options and Consumable Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222

Supported Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223

Epson Special Media Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224

Usable Commercially Available Paper Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

Before printing on non-Epson media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

Notes When Moving or Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232

Before Moving or Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 2

Notes on Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233

After Moving or Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233

Specifications Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235

Standards and Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238

FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238

For United States Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238

For Canadian Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239

Appendix B Where To Get Help

Contacting Epson Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240

Appendix C Software License Terms

Open Source Software Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241

Bonjour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243

Other Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250

Info-ZIP copyright and license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions

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

and instructions marked on the printer.

When choosing a place for this product

O Place this product on a flat, stable surface that is larger than this product. This product

will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.

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

from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.

O Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

O Keep this product away from dusty areas.

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

When setting up this product

O Do not block or cover the openings in this product’s cabinet.

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

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

may result in fire or electric shock.

O Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the

same circuit as copiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.

O Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.

O Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic

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

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

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

in fire or electric shock.

O Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

O If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total ampere rating of the

devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

O Do not attempt to service this product yourself.

O Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the product; the product has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

O If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If

there are fuses in the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size and rating.

When using this product

O Do not put your hand inside this product or touch the ink cartridges while printing.

O Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise you may damage this product.

O Always turn the product off using the Power button on the control panel. When this

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

When handling the ink cartridges

O Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.

O If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them

immediately with water.

O Before installing the new ink cartridge in the printer, shake it gently for about five

seconds.

O Use the ink cartridge before the date printed on its package.

O Use up the ink cartridge within a year of installation for best results.

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O Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print

head.

O Do not touch the IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This may affect normal operation

and printing.

O The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge-related information, such

as the ink cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check.

O If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and

dust, and store it in the same environment as this product. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area.

Warnings, Cautions, Important and Notes

Warning:

Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury.

Caution:

Important:

Note:

Illustrations

Unless otherwise noted, the illustrations in this documentation show the SureColor T7000.

Cautions must be followed to avoid damage to this product or bodily injury.

Important must be followed to avoid damage to this product.

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

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Printer Parts

Front section

1Printer cover

Open this cover when cleaning the printer or clearing jams.

2 Poster board support

Raise this support so that you can place the media on it when printing on poster board. The support ensures that poster board feeds smoothly.

See “Loading and Removing Poster Board” on page 47.

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3 Maintenance box covers

Open these covers when replacing the Maintenance Box. Some models have only the right cover. See “Replacing Maintenance Boxes” on page 195.

4 Paper basket

Output from the printer collects in this basket , keeping the media cle an and free of creases. It can hold up to 20 sheets of plain paper printed in line drawing mode. The stand (24”) for the SureColor T3000 comes with a paper basket. See “Using the Paper Basket” on page 58.

5Casters

There are two casters on each leg. The casters are normally kept locked once the printer is in place.

6 Stack guides

Select a guide according to the size of the media output to the paper basket. See “Using the Paper Basket” on page 58.

7 Stack guide switch lever

Use to choose a stack guide.

8 Cartridge cover

Open when replacing ink cartridges. See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 193.

9 Ink cartridges

Install all ink cartridges into each slot.

10 AC inlet

Connect the supplied power cable here.

11 Option port

Use when connecting the optional auto take-up reel unit. See “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit (SureColor T7000 Only)” on page 61.

12 LAN port

Connects the LAN cable.

13 Data light

The network connection status and data reception are indicated by a lit or flashing light. On : Connected. Flashing : Receiving data.

14 Status light

The color indicates the network transmission speed. Off : 10Base-T

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Red : 100Base-T Green : 1000Base-T

15 USB port

Connect the USB cable here.

16 Control panel

See “Using the Control Panel” on page 62.

17 Alert lamp

This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs. Lights or

flashes Off : No error.

18 Roll rest

When loading roll paper, place it on this rest and attach the roll paper adapters. See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 32.

19 Adapter guides

Guides for attaching roll paper. Move the roll along these guides to attach it to the adapter holder.

See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 32.

20 Roll lock lever

A lever that locks roll paper in place after the roll is attached to the adapter holder.

21 Adapter holder

The roll paper adapter is placed in this holder after the roll paper is attached.

22 Paper slot

The slot through which roll paper and single sheets are fed during printing. Feed single sheets one at a time.

: An error has occurred. How the lamp lights or flashes varies with the type of error.

The control panel displays a description of the error.

23 Print head

Fires ink via high density nozzles while moving left and right to print.

24 Roll paper cover

Cover to protect the roll paper. Except when loading or removing roll paper, it should be closed when using the printer.

25 Paper eject guide

Guides paper output from the printer smoothly into the paper basket.

Roll paper adapter

Use the supplied roll paper adapter when loading roll paper onto the printer.

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See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 32.

1 Adapter lock lever

Lift to unlock, lower to lock. Unlock when attaching roll paper to the adapter, lock once the roll is attached.

2 Size lever

Position according to the size of the roll core.

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Control panel

1 P button (Power button)

Turns the power on and off.

2 P light (Power light)

The printer’s operational status is indicated by a lit or flashing light. On : The power is on. Flashing : The printer is receiving data or cleaning the print head or performing other

operations in the course of being shut down.

Off : The power is off.

3 ( button (Load/Remove Paper button)

Pressing this button displays the Load/Remove Paper menu. Instructions for loading or removing the paper can be displayed by highlighting either Remove Paper or the type of paper currently loaded and then pressing the OK button. Follow the on-screen instructions to load or remove the paper.

4 Screen

Displays the printer’s status, menus, error messages, and so on. See “Screen View” on page 17.

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5 Menu button

Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in the display. See “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 164.

6 y button (Back button)

If menus are displayed, pressing this button takes you up one level in the menu hierarchy. See “Menu Operations” on page 164.

7 l/r buttons (Left/Right buttons)

O Use these buttons to select tabs. The selected tab is highligh ted and th e content of th e

info display area updated for the selected tab. See “Screen View” on page 17.

O If menus are displayed, these buttons can be used to position the cursor or to delete

characters when entering text for items such as Setting Name or IP Address.

8 u/d buttons (Up/Down buttons)

When menus are displayed, these buttons can be used to highlight items or options. See “Menu Operations” on page 164.

9 Z button

O Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in the display. (This button cannot be

used to display menus when the + is selected.) See “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 164.

O When menus are displayed and an item is highlighted, pressing this button displays the

sub-menu for the highlighted item.

O If pressed while a parameter is selected from the Menu, the parameter is set or

executed.

10 button (Help button)

Except when printing is in progress, pressing this button displays the Help menu. Highlight an item and press the OK button to view help for the highlighted item.

11 " button (Maintenance button)

Displays the Maintenance menu, which is used for nozzle checks and head cleaning. See “Adjusting the Print Head” on page 184.

W button (Pause/Cancel button)

O The printer enters pause status if this is pressed while printing. To release the pause status,

press the W button again, or select Pause Cancel on the screen and then press the OK button. To cancel print jobs being processed, select Job Cancel on the screen and then press the OK button.

O Pressing this button while a menu or help is displayed closes the menu or help and returns

the printer to ready status.

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13 ) button (Feed/Cut Media button)

O This button is used with roll paper only. If the printer is loaded with cut sheets or poster

board, pressing this button will have no effect.

O It is used to manually cut roll paper using the built-in cutter.

See “Manual cut method” on page 39.

O If printing is not currently in progress and the printer is loaded with roll paper, you can

feed paper ahead by pressing first this button and then the d button. Press the u button to rewind. Keep the d button pressed to feed the paper up to 9.8 feet (3 m). Keep the u button pressed to rewind the paper up to 7.9 inches (20 cm).

When the u button is used to rewind roll paper, the paper will pause when the end of the roll reaches the starting print position. Release the button and then press it again to resume.

Screen View

1 Message

Displays the printer’s status, operation, and error messages. See “What to Do When a Message Is Displayed” on page 204.

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2 Tabs/Info Display Area

The tab/info display area contains the six tabs listed below. Use the l r buttons to select a tab. Information on the selected tab appears in the info display area.

, The Print Queues Tab

This tab displays print job status and can be used to access the Print Queues menu.

The Info Display Area

The print queues tab info display area shows the name of the current print job. If an optional hard disk unit is installed, it also shows the number of held jobs, if any. Pressing the OK or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Print Queues

menu.

Important:

A flashing , icon indicates that the optional hard disk unit is exchanging data with another device. Do not disconnect the power cord or turn t he printer off while the icon is flashing. Failure to observe this precaution could corrupt the data on the hard disk.

. The Paper Tab

This tab shows the type of paper in the printer and can be used to access the Paper menu.

The Info Display Area

The paper tab info display area shows the Source and Media Type. When roll paper is used, it also shows the roll width. In addition, when On is selected for Roll Paper Remaining, it shows the amount of roll paper remaining. When the length remaining drops below the value selected for Remaining Alert, a icon appears above the tab icon and an alert like that shown below is displayed to warn that the printer is nearing the end of the roll.

Pressing the OK or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Paper menu. See “Paper menu” on page 171.

The Ink Tab

The ink tab displays ink status.

The Info Display Area

The ink tab info display area contains icons showing ink status and the approximate level of ink remaining. The icons change as follows when the ink is low or an error occurs.

Normal Warning or Error

1 2

1 Status indicators

The ink cartridge status is indicated as follows.

No error. The height of the indicator varies with the amount of ink remaining in the cartridge.

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Ink is low. You need to prepare a new ink cartridge.

Ink cartridge is expended; replace with a new ink cartridge.

An error occurred. Check the message on the screen, and clear the error.

Non-genuine cartridge. Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson

cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink.

2 Ink color codes

CCyan YYellow MMagenta MK Matte Black PK Photo Black

The Maintenance Tab

The maintenance tab shows the status of the Maintenance Box and is used to display the Maintenance menu.

The Info Display Area

The maintenance tab info display area shows Maintenance Box status and the approximate amount of space remaining in the Maintenance Box. The icons change as follows to show errors or to warn when the Maintenance Box is nearing the end of its service life.

Normal Warning or Error

1 Status indicators

Maintenance Box status is indicated as follows.

No error. The height of the indicator corresponds to the amount of space remaining.

The Maintenance Box is nearing the end of its service life. You need to prepare a new Maintenance Box.

Maintenance Box is at the end of its service life. Replace the Maintenance Box with a new one.

Pressing the OK or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Maintenance menu.

See “Maintenance menu” on page 174.

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The Setup Tab

The setup tab displays the IP address and menus for various settings.

The Info Display Area

The setup tab info display area shows the IP address currently assigned, if any. Pressing the OK or Menu button when this tab is selected displays the Setup menu. See “Setup menu” on page 175.

The Enlarged Copy Tab

The enlarged copy tab is displayed only when a scanner is connected. Pressing the OK button when this tab is selected displays the Enlarged Copy screen. See “Enlarged Copy menu” on page 183.

Features

The main features of this printer are described below.

High Productivity

High-speed printing

The speed of the print head and paper feed have been increased for faster printing.

The printer is equipped with a high-speed rotary cutter for quick cutting, significantly

increasing productivity.

Paper basket holds consecutive sheets

The paper basket accommodates up to 20 sheets of A1/D- or A0/E-size plain paper,

promoting automation for improved productivity.

The stand (24”) for the SureColor T3000 comes with a paper basket.

See “Using the Paper Basket” on page 58.

Improved operability with an easy to see and use color screen

Designed for intuitive operation, the large, brightly-lit, color LCD display is easy to

understand and easy to use.

The large display offers detailed, easy-to-understand error messages and illustrated

guides to loading paper.

See “Screen View” on page 17.

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Checking current operating status even from afar thanks to an alert lamp

Errors are immediately obvious even at a distance, thanks to the large, highly visible alert

lamp. This helps prevent any wasted time when printing has stopped due to running out of

ink or paper.

High Resolution

Thanks to newly developed Epson UltraChrome® XD Ink technology, the printer can be

used for high-quality posters and CAD drawings.

CAD drawings: clear, legible, and with unsurpassed water resistance

Newly-developed, high-density Matte Black ink enables the printer to produce extremely

detailed drawings.

Pigmented inks are used for all colors for unsurpassed water resistance, allowing print

results to be safely carried out-of-doors.

The printer driver offers a line drawing mode, making it easier to optimize printing for line

drawing and, through unsurpassed reproduction of line drawing and fine lines in the form

of connected lines, diagonals, and curves, ensuring the best possible results when the

printer is used for drawings.

Vivid, highly lightfast posters and displays

Our new magenta ink makes red colors more vibrant and even more noticeable on posters.

The printer driver offers a poster mode that simplifies the printing of vivid posters. Posters

with vivid hues can be printed simply by selecting poster mode.

Thanks to the pigmented inks used for all colors, the results are highly water-resistant and

can be used for short-term outdoor display. They are also extremely lightfast and

fade-resistant and can be safely displayed in direct sunlight.

Ease-of-Use

Spindle-free roll paper adapter makes loading roll paper a snap

The lack of a spindle makes it possible to load and remove roll paper even in environments

where space is at a premium.

To load roll paper, simply place it on the roll rest and attach roll paper adapters to both

ends. The roll rest is low, making it easy to load paper.

See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 32.

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Easy maintenance

Roll paper and all replacements, including ink cartridges, Maintenance Boxes, and cutters,

are installed from the front, allowing the printer to be placed against a wall. The printer does

not have to be moved to allow rear access.

Choose from three sizes of cartridge according to the task

Choose from 110, 350, and 700 ml cartridges according to the frequency with which the

printer is used. Use cost-effective 700 ml cartridges for high-volume poster printing or mix

different size cartridges to best fit your printing needs.

New printer driver offers improved ease-of-use

Print settings can be optimized simply by choosing the desired use or target. This spares

you the trouble of adjusting print settings individually.

On startup, the printer driver automatically checks the status of the paper loaded in the

printer and displays it in the Media Settings dialog, preventing errors caused by failure to

check paper status before printing.

The printer driver displays printer settings graphically, reducing errors caused by

inappropriate choices of settings.

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Notes on Usage and Storage

Installation space

Make sure that you secure the following space, clear of any other objects, so that paper

ejection and consumable replacement are not obstructed.

See “Specifications Table” on page 235 for the external dimensions of the printer.

SureColor T7000/T5000

5.9 inches (150 mm)

0.4 inches (10 mm)

23.6 inches (600 mm)

SureColor T3000

0.4 inches (10 mm)

11.8 inches (300 mm)

* When printing on poster board, make sure that there is sufficient space both in front

of and behind the printer. See “Loading and Removing Poster Board” on page 47.

5.9 inches (150 mm)

1.6 inches (40 mm)

5.9 inches (150 mm)

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Notes when using the printer

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

print quality decline.

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

described in the "Specifications Table". See “Specifications Table” on page 235. Even when the conditions above are met, you may not be able to print properly if the

environmental conditions are not suitable for the paper. Be sure to use the printer in an environment where the paper’s requirements are met. For more details, see the documentation supplied with the paper.

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

O Do not install the printer next to heat sources or directly in the path of air from a

ventilator or air conditioner. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the print head nozzles drying and clogging.

O The print head may not be capped (i.e., may not move to the right side) if an error

occurs and the printer is turned off without first resolving the error. Capping is a function for automatically covering the print head with a cap (lid) to prevent the print head from drying out. In this case, turn on the power and wait a while until capping is performed automatically.

O When the power is on, do not remove the power plug or cut the power at the breaker.

The print head may not be capped properly. In this case, turn on the power and wait a while until capping is performed automatically.

O Even when the printer is not in use, some ink will be consumed by head cleaning and

other maintenance operations needed to keep the print head in good condition.

Notes when not using the printer

If you are not using it, note the following points when storing the printer. If it is not stored

correctly, you may not be able to print properly the next time it is used.

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

recommend that you print once a week to prevent the print head from clogging.

O The roller may leave an impression on paper that is left in the printer. This can also

cause wavy or curled paper resulting in paper feeding problems or the print head could be scratched. Remove any paper when the printer is not in use.

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O Store the printer after confirming that the print head has been capped (the print head is

positioned at the far right). If the print head is left uncapped for a long time, the print quality may decline.

Note:

If the print head is not capped, turn the printer on, and then turn it off.

O To prevent the accumulation of dust and other foreign matter in the printer, close all

covers before placing it in storage. If the printer will be not be used for an extended period, protect it with an anti-static cloth

or other cover. The print head nozzles are very small, and they can become clogged easily if fine dust

gets on the print head, and you may not be able to print properly.

O When turned on after an extended period of disuse, the printer may automatically

perform head cleaning to ensure print quality. Head cleaning will end after about 10 to 15 minutes.

Notes on handling ink cartridges

Note the following points when handling ink cartridges to maintain good print quality.

O The supplied ink cartridges and Maintenance Box are for use during the initial charging.

The supplied ink cartridges and Maintenance Box will be require replacement relatively quickly.

O Store the ink cartridges at room temperature out of direct sunlight and used before the

expiration date printed on the packaging.

O To ensure good results, use all the ink in the cartridge within a year of installation.

O Ink cartridges that have been stored at low temperatures for an extended period should

be allowed to return to room temperature over a period of four hours.

O Do not touch the IC chips on the sides of ink cartridges. You may not be able to print

properly.

O Install all ink cartridges into each slot. You cannot print if any of the slots are empty.

O Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges installed. The ink in the printer may dry,

preventing it from printing as expected. Leave ink cartridges in all slots even while you do not use the printer.

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O The ink level and other data are stored in the IC chip, allowing cartridges to be used

after being removed and replaced.

O To avoid getting dirt on the ink supply port, store the removed ink cartridge properly.

The ink supply port has a valve in it so it does not need to be capped.

O Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the ink supply port, so be careful not to

get any ink on the surrounding area when removing the cartridges.

O To maintain the quality of the print head, this printer stops printing before ink cartridges

are completely expended.

O Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled materials, this does not affect printer

function or performance.

O Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You may not be able to print properly.

O Do not drop or knock it against hard objects; otherwise, the ink may leak.

Notes on handling paper

Note the following points when handling and storing the paper. If the paper is not in good

condition, print quality may decline.

Check the documentation supplied with each paper.

Notes on Handling

O Use Epson special media under normal room conditions (temperature: 59 to 77°F [15

to 25°C]; humidity: 40 to 60%).

O Do not fold the paper or scratch the surface of the paper.

O Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper with your bare hands. Moisture and

oils from your hands can affect print quality.

O Handle paper by the edges. We recommend wearing cotton gloves.

O Changes in temperature and humidity may cause paper to become wavy or curled. Be

careful not to scratch or soil the paper, and flatten it before loading it in the printer.

O Do not wet the paper.

O Do not throw away the paper packaging as you can use it for storing the paper.

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

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O Keep cut sheets in their original package after opening, and keep them in a flat place.

O Remove roll paper that is not in use from the printer. Rewind it correctly and then store

it in the original packaging that came with the roll paper. If you leave the roll paper in the printer for a long time, its quality may decline.

Notes on handling printed paper

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

O Do not rub or scratch the printed surface. If they are rubbed or scratched, the ink may

peel off.

O Do not touch the printed surface; failure to observe this precaution may cause ink to rub

off.

O Make sure the printouts are completely dry before folding of stacking; otherwise, the

color may change where they touch (leaves a mark). These marks will disappear if they are separated immediately and dried; however, they will remain if not separated.

O If you put the printouts in an album before they are completely dry, they may be blurred.

O Do not use a dryer to dry the printouts.

O Avoid direct sunlight.

O Prevent color distortion while displaying or storing the printouts by following the

instructions in the paper’s documentation.

Note:

Typically, printouts and photos fade over time (color distortion) due to the effects of light and various constituents in the air. This also applies to Epson special media. However, with the correct storage method, the degree of color distortion can be minimized.

O See the documentation supplied with Epson special media for detailed information on

handling the paper after printing.

O The colors of photos, posters, and other printed materials appear different under different

lighting conditions (light sources different under different light sources.

* Light sources include sunlight, fluorescent light, incandescent light, and other types.

). The colors of printouts from this printer may also appear

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Using the Supplied Software

Contents of the Software CD

The following applications are available on the supplied software CD. Install as required.

For information about these applications, see the on-line help for the application in

question.

For Windows

Software Name

Epson Driver and Utilities The following software is installed:

Printer Driver

The printer driver is required when using the printer. It can be installed by selecting Install during setup. See “Summary of the Printer Driver” on page 29.

EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2

This application is used for custom paper settings and to update printer firmware.

Epson Network Utilities Select this option during installation if the printer and computer are

connected via a network. Installing this utility allows a wizard to be used to simplify the process of setting the addresses needed for network connections.

EpsonNet Print is also installed. With this software, you can perform direct TCP/IP printing when the computer and the printer are connected via a network.

EpsonNet Config With this software, you can configure various network settings for the

printer from your computer. This is useful as it allows you to enter addresses and names using the keyboard.

The documentation is installed with the application.

LFP Print Plug-In for Office This is a plug-in for Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint). Installing this plug-in displays a ribbon in Office applications that gives quick access to horizontal and vertical banner printing and enlarged printing.

Before installing the plug-in, check the following:

O Office 2003, Office 2007, or Office 2010 is installed. O None of these applications (Office 2003, Office 2007, or Office 2010)

is running.

This plug-in is not included in some regions.

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For Mac OS X

Software Name

Epson Driver and Utilities The following software is installed:

Printer Driver

The printer driver is required when using the printer. It can be installed by selecting Install during setup. See “Summary of the Printer Driver” on page 29.

EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2

This application is used for custom paper settings and to update printer firmware.

Epson Network Utilities Select this option during installation if the printer and computer are

connected via a network. Installing this utility allows a wizard to be used to simplify the process of setting the addresses needed for network connections.

EpsonNet Config With this software, you can configure various network settings for the

printer from your computer. This is useful as it allows you to enter addresses and names using the keyboard.

The documentation is installed with the application.

Summary of the Printer Driver

The main functions of the printer driver are described below.

O Converts print data received from applications into printable data and sends it to the

printer.

O Settings such as document size and print quality can be adjusted from the settings

dialogs.

Windows

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You can save these settings and easily import or export these saved settings. See “Customizing the Printer Driver” on page 150.

Mac OS X

Allows the user to execute printer maintenance functions to maintain print quality, and

check the printer’s status and so on.

Windows

You can easily import or export printer driver settings.

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