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Graphic Products Echo User Manual

LARGE FORMAT PRINTER & ENLARGER
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................1
Copyright ................................................................................................................2
Warranty .................................................................................................................3
Safety Warnings .....................................................................................................5
1. Getting to Know Echo .......................................................................................7
1.1 Positioning .................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Parts and Terms ........................................................................................... 8
2.1 Normal Setup .............................................................................................12
2.2 Optional – Using an SD Memory Card ......................................................14
2.3 Optional – Preparing for PC Printing ........................................................14
3.1 Printing from a Scanned Document .........................................................16
3.2 Printing from the Poster Gallery ................................................................17
3.3 Printing from a PC ...................................................................................... 18
4.1 Main Menu Options ....................................................................................20
4.2 Advanced Options ......................................................................................23
4.3 Setup Options ............................................................................................. 28
5.1 Echo’s Driver and Printing Preferences....................................................32
5.2 Echo Canvas ............................................................................................... 33
5.3 Word Plug-in for Echo ................................................................................33
6.1 Installing the Poster Catcher ..................................................................... 34
6.2 Using the Poster Catcher ........................................................................... 34
7.1 Cleaning Your Echo .................................................................................... 35
7.2 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................35
9.1 FCC Compliance ......................................................................................... 41
9.2 US, Canadian and European EMC and EMI standards ........................... 41
9.3 TUV Compliance .........................................................................................42
9.4 Printer Disposal/Recycling ........................................................................42
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Congratulations! Now that you have your Echo large format printer and enlarger, you’ll be creating posters in no time.
In addition to helping you set up and use Echo, this User Guide will serve as a reference document for maintaining the system, and for using its more advanced features.
If you need supplies, or have questions about Echo, give us a call at 800.788.5572 (or, internationally, at 1.503.644.5572) and we’ll be happy to help.
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COPYRIGHT
Copyright
This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion may be copied or reproduced by any means without the prior consent of Graphic Products, Inc.
While every precaution has been taken in preparation of this document, Graphic Products, Inc. assumes no liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. Graphic Products, Inc. further assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this document. Graphic Products, Inc. disclaims all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Graphic Products, Inc. reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product or system herein to improve reliability, function or design.
Reproduction of this material, in part or whole, is strictly prohibited without the written permission of Graphic Products, Inc.
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WARRANTY
Warranty
Graphic Products’ printers are warrantied to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Graphic Products, Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor, provided that the purchaser shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover loss, damages from accident, equipment or parts which have been misused, altered, neglected, carelessly handled, or used for purposes other than those for which the printer was manufactured, or damages resulting from unauthorized service.
Repairs have a 90 day warranty, or will be covered under the original warranty duration, whichever is longer.
The warranties and remedies contained herein are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whether express, implied, or statutory, including any liability arising under any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, statutory or otherwise.
This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights, which may vary from state to state. In no event shall Graphic Products be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages, whether resulting from the use, misuse, or inability to use the product for any reason including defect. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply in all areas.
Graphic Products retains the exclusive right within all warranty periods to repair, replace the product or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. Such remedy shall be the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty.
General maintenance and cleaning of the printer is the purchaser’s responsibility and is not covered by the warranty. Expendable items or parts such as paper supplies are not covered by this warranty.
NOTE: Some printers require specic preparation before shipping. Please contact
your Graphic Products representatives to ensure correct return procedure: call
800.788.5572 or visit GraphicProducts.com. Graphic Products, Inc. shall not be responsible for any loss or damages incurred during shipping.
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WARRANTY
To prevent damage to Echo and to avoid nullifying the Echo warranty, please follow these rules:
• Only use official Graphic Products paper supplies in Echo.
• Read all instructions and rules in this manual completely.
If something seems to be wrong with Echo, refer to section 7, Maintenance and Troubleshooting. If your problem is not resolved by following the recommended steps, please contact Graphic Products for assistance.
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SAFETY WARNINGS
Safety Warnings
Please review the following safety instructions before using Echo.
• Echo is intended for indoor use only. Keep the printer away from humidity and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
• Echo is designed for use at normal room temperatures of 50-105°F (10-40°C), and at a maximum altitude of approximately 6500 feet (2000 meters) above sea level.
• Check the power source voltage before connecting the printer to a power outlet. Echo is designed for use with standard, grounded 110-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power outlets. Typical current consumption for Echo is 2.2 A.
• Only use the approved power cord with Echo. If a replacement cord is needed, please contact Graphic Products for support at 800.788.5572.
• Before plugging the power cord into Echo, make sure the On/Off switch is set to Off.
• Do not allow liquids or metals to contact any of Echo’s internal parts. For ordinary cleaning, follow the instructions included in this guide.
• Only qualified service personnel should attempt to perform maintenance on the printer.
• The printer must be turned off before any type of maintenance work is done.
• Echo may build a small static charge in static-sensitive environments. Do not operate Echo near flammable materials.
• The power outlet should be near the printer and easily accessible for quick power disconnection. Unplug the printer from the wall socket to completely disconnect power.
• Power off and unplug Echo if:
◦ Echo makes an unusual noise. ◦ Liquids or metals are inserted into the system. ◦ There is an electrical storm or power failure. ◦ There is smoke or an unusual smell coming from Echo.
NOTE: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
WARNING: Do not place your ngers near the cutting blades. If you must clear a paper jam, turn the printer off rst, and use a tool, such as a pencil, to remove the jammed paper. Do not use your ngers.
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SAFETY WARNINGS
The cutting blade is located on the inside of the printing unit. The cutting blade is sharp and may cycle automatically after a poster is printed. If Echo is powered off while the cutter is moving, it may stop before returning to its home position on the far right. Do not move the cutter by hand; instead, turn the system on and allow the blade to move automatically. Do not attempt to load supply paper when the cutter is not in its home position.
Under normal operating conditions, the blade poses no harm to a user. Echo's cutter mechanism is equipped with an over-torque circuit that is meant to shut off the cutter if too much resistance is sensed; however, the blade still has the potential to cause injury if misused.
We recommend the use of the surge suppressor that is provided with Echo. It will help protect Echo from possible damage during nearby lighting storms. It should be installed between the AC wall outlet and the AC input to the device.
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GETTING TO KNOW ECHO
1. Getting to Know Echo
Echo is a Thermal Printer, meaning that it uses heat to activate ink that is included in its special supply paper. You will never need to change an ink cartridge in this system! Echo is a versatile device, and allows you to print large posters from several different sources:
• Enlarge an existing document or picture, using the built-in scanner.
• Print from Echo’s Gallery of saved posters.
• Print from a computer, either using a USB cord or across a network.
Echo is larger than most desktop printers, and weighs about 57 pounds (about 25 kg). We recommend that you have two people work together to unpack and position the system, one person at each end.
In Echo’s box, you will find the following materials:
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Echo Large Format Printer & Enlarger
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User Documentation
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Software Installation CD
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Electrical Power Cord
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Surge Suppressor
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USB Cable
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Document Carrier Sheet
If any of these materials are not included, please contact Graphic Products at
800.788.5572.
Set aside the box and packaging material for future use. You may need the box and packing material later, when moving or shipping Echo.
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GETTING TO KNOW ECHO
1.1 Positioning
There are a few things to keep in mind when deciding where to use Echo:
• Echo is a large device. Place it on a flat, level surface that can safely support its weight. Have one person lifting at each end when you need to move Echo.
• Leave an open space of about 2" (5 cm) behind Echo, so that you can fully open the lid to load supply paper, and so that the power and computer connection cables do not bind or kink.
• Do not cover or block the air vents on the ends of Echo; they provide necessary ventilation for the internal components. A space of at least 2" (5 cm) is recommended here as well.
1.2 Parts and Terms
Echo is designed for ease of use. There are only a few basic parts for you to know about. These parts are labeled here.
OK
Print
Lid Release Button
Control Panel
Scanning Tray
Platen
Left Paper Bracket
Cutter
Feed Rollers
Print HeadsPressure Rollers
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Control Panel
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Echo’s Control Panel gives you easy access to all of Echo’s controls and settings. Individual buttons and functions are labeled below. Detailed descriptions of the different menu options appear in section 8.1, Main Menu Options.
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Control Screen – Displays menu options.
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Help – Open Echo's on-screen Help menu.
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Close – Close the current menu, cancel the current set of prints, or go back a
step when browsing folders.
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Cut – Operate the motorized paper cutter.
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Navigation Arrows – Four arrows (up, down, right, left) used to navigate through
the menus in the Control Screen.
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OK Button – Press OK to activate or select a menu option.
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Power Indicator LED – Glows green when Echo is ready to print.
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Power On/Off Button – Turn Echo’s scanner and LCD display on or off. Note that
this is different from the Master Power Switch, which is located on the Connection Panel on the rear of the printer. The Master Power Switch can be left on.
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Print – Scan an original document from the scanning tray and print it as an
enlarged poster.
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Control Screen
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Ink Color
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Paper Color
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Remaining Supply
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Paper Width/Type
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Printing Mode
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Poster Size
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Number of Copies
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Advanced Menu
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PC Connect Menu
The screen shows details about the current paper supplies, and displays the various options that are available. This main menu appears when you turn on the system.
To navigate the options shown on the screen, use the Navigation Arrow buttons, then use the OK button to select. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to highlight different options, and use the Right and Left arrow buttons to choose different settings for the highlighted option.
In certain menus, you may see arrows at the top and bottom edges of the menu. This indicates that the menu continues to another page; use the Up and Down arrow buttons to cycle through options and continue to the next page. Pressing the Close button will return you to the previous menu.
The following Indicator Icons, along the bottom of the screen, will only appear when the represented option is enabled. Some of them will usually appear, as those functions are on by default.
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Indicator Icons
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Auto Cut – Each poster will be cut immediately after being printed. This option is
enabled by default.
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Preview – A preview of your poster will appear on the screen before it is printed.
You will need to press OK or Print again to begin printing. This option is enabled by default.
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Border – A printed Border is being added to your poster.
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Contrast – The default Contrast has been adjusted for this print.
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Alignment/Darkness – The default Alignments or Darkness have been adjusted
for this print.
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Mirror – This print will be reversed, as if seen in a mirror.
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Banner – A series of original documents, or a single long document, are being
printed as a single long banner (rather than as a series of individual posters.)
Connection Panel
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Electricity on/off
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3-prong outlet
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Ethernet port
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USB port
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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
2. Setup Instructions
2.1 Normal Setup
To begin using Echo, you will need to follow several basic steps. There are also some optional steps, which will prepare your Echo for more advanced uses.
Power
Echo needs power from a standard, grounded 110-240V wall socket. Before connecting the power cord, make sure that the Master Power Switch is set to the “Off” position. (The Master Power Switch is located on the Connection Panel, on the back of the system.) Connect the surge suppressor to a wall socket. Then, connect Echo’s power cable to the surge suppressor and to Echo’s power plug, next to the Master Power Switch. You can then turn the Master Power Switch on.
Moving the Left Paper Bracket
Echo can use supply paper rolls in two different sizes: 23" and 36". (The 23" width is actually just over 23" wide; for simplicity, it is referred to as 23".)
When changing from one supply paper size to the other, you will need to move the left paper bracket to the appropriate position inside the system.
1. Press the Lid Release button on Echo’s front panel, and raise the printer lid. With the printer lid open, you can check the label inside the system to see if the bracket is in the correct position for your paper.
2. The left paper bracket has an attached thumbscrew to secure it in place. If you need to move the bracket, release the thumbscrew by turning it counter­clockwise.
3. Pull the bracket toward the front of the printer, “unlocking” the bracket from its alignment pins, and then lift it out. Be careful, as the edges of this bracket may be sharp.
4. Position the left paper bracket over the appropriate set of alignment pins, and push the bracket toward the back of the printer. The alignment pins and bracket will “lock” together.
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5. Secure the bracket with the thumbscrew, turning the screw clockwise until snug.
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Loading Supply Paper
Echo uses special supply paper to print posters. You will need to load this paper properly before beginning to use the system. You will also need to load a new supply roll when the old one runs out, or when you want to change paper colors or types.
When you load supply paper, the cutter should be in its home position, at the far right of the printer. If the cutter is not at the home position, do not move it by hand. Instead, close the lid, and use the Power On/Off button to turn Echo on, prompting the cutter to return home. Then, turn the system off again and continue.
1. Turn Echo off with the Power On/Off button. Press the Lid Release button on the front of the system, and raise the lid.
2. If you are replacing an existing roll of supply paper, lift the existing roll out of its place.
3. Make sure that the left paper bracket is in the correct position for the paper you will be using. (For details on moving the bracket, see Moving the Left Paper Bracket in this section.)
4. Place your new roll of supply paper in the printer, with the end caps resting in the paper brackets, and with the paper unrolling from beneath the roll, as shown.
5. Pull the edge of the paper a few inches out of the printer, so that you can keep the paper in place when you close the lid. Hold the edge of the paper with one hand as you gently lower the lid, to keep the paper from curling back in. Then, use both hands to press the lid fully closed.
6. Turn Echo back on with the Power On/Off button. At this point, Echo will be ready to print. If preferred, you may use Echo’s cutter to trim the edge of the paper with the Cut (scissors) button.
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