SwiftColor SCL-4000D, SCL-4000P Start Manual
SCL-4000D
SCL-4000P
Read this guide first.
Please read this guide before operating this product.
After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
About the Instruction Manuals
The instruction manuals for this printer consist of the following.
■ Please read before use of the
printer. This START GUIDE
contains precautions for safe
operation and instructions for
preparations necessary before
using this printer (such as
instructions on installing the
printer driver).
START GUIDE(This Manual)
■ The USER’S GUIDE is in PDF
format. It contains specific
instructions on operation,
daily maintenance, and
troubleshooting.
- Adobe Reader must be installed
to view USER’S GUIDE. If Adobe
Reader is not installed in the
computer in use, download it from
the homepage of Adobe Systems
Incorporated and install it in the
computer.
USER’S GUIDE
It is included in a Printer Software CD-ROM.
About the Printer Software CD-ROM
The CD-ROM supplied with the printer contains User’s Guide and the printer
driver. Please read this guide for instructions to install the printer driver.
Table of Contents
Before You Begin ...........................................................4
Conventions ........................................................................... 4
Illustrations and Sample Screens ........................................ 4
Trademarks ............................................................................ 4
Abbreviations ........................................................................ 5
Request to the Customer ...................................................... 5
Legal Notice ........................................................................... 5
Safety Warnings and Precautions .........................8
Check on the Bundled Items ......................................14
Before Using the Printer .............................................16
Printer Part Names and Functions .................................... 16
Front View ....................................................................................... 16
Rear View ....................................................................................... 17
Inside the Printer ............................................................................. 18
Roll Holder ...................................................................................... 19
Operation Panel .............................................................................. 20
Installing Software ......................................................22
Operating Environment ...................................................... 22
Installing the Printer Driver ................................................ 23
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Table of Contents
Using the Printer Via a USB Cable ................................................. 23
Using the Printer Via a LAN Cable .................................................. 28
Import / Export Settings .................................................................. 35
Installing the User’s Guide ................................................. 41
Reading the User’s Guide ................................................... 43
Paper Loading Procedure ...........................................46
Specications ..............................................................50
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Before You Begin
Conventions
The following marks are used in this guide.
Warning
Caution
Important
Note
Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury
to persons if not performed correctly. To use the machine safely, always pay
attention to these warnings.
Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons
if not performed correctly. To use the machine safely, always pay attention to
these cautions.
Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read these
items carefully to operate the machine correctly, and avoid damage to the
machine or property.
Indicates a clarification of an operation, or contains additional explanations for
a procedure. Reading these notes is highly recommended.
Indicates an operation that must not be performed. Read these items carefully,
and make sure not to perform the described operations.
Illustrations and Sample Screens
The illustrations and the sample screens of the printer driver settings in this guide were created with
Swiftcolor SCL-4000D in Windows 7. The contents of these printer driver screens and instructions
are essentially the same as Windows Vista and Windows XP as well as those for Swiftcolor
SCL-4000P; however,explanations are provided when there are minor differences in screen content
or procedures.
Trademarks
● Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
● Adobe and the Adobe logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc.
● Other brand and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Before You Begin
Abbreviations
Throughout this document the following abbreviations are used in text.
● Microsoft Windows 7 is abbreviated as “Windows 7”
● Microsoft Windows Vista is abbreviated as “Windows Vista”
● Microsoft Windows XP is abbreviated as “Windows XP”
● Microsoft Windows is abbreviated as “Windows”
Request to the Customer
● Copying this guide or any part of this guide without permission is strictly forbidden.
● The specifications for this printer as well as the software provided with the printer are subject
to change without prior notice.
● We have done our best to make this guide as complete and accurate as possible, and we
ask you to contact to the dealer where you purchased the printer if you find any omissions or
mistakes in this document.
● We can accept no responsibility for loss or damages resulting from the use of this printer or
its software; please accept this before you use the printer.
Legal Notice
■ Legal Limitations on the Usage of Your Product and the Use of
Images
● It is illegal to reproduce currency, bills, negotiable securities and other documents prohibited
by law. Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution.
● It is illegal to reproduce legal certificates, licenses, and certain public and private documents
prohibited from reproduction by law. Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal
prosecution.
● Please note that intellectual property protected by copyright may not be reproduced without
the express permission of the copyright holder except for personal or household use under
limited circumstances.
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Before You Begin
■ Product Name
SCL-4000D
SCL-4000P
■ CE
This equipment conforms with the essential EMC requrements of EC Directive. We declare that this
product conforms with the EMC requirements of EC Directive at nominal mains input 230V, 50 Hz
although the rated input of the product is 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. Use of shielded cable is necessary
to comply with the technical EMC requirements of EC Directive.
■ FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
FCC Part 15 Compliance
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV engineer for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Safety Warnings and Precautions
Before using this printer, please read this section (“Safety Warnings and Precautions”) thoroughly.
Warnings to need and important matters are described here to prevent damages to the user and
other persons. Do not attempt to operate this printer in any way other than those mentioned in the
User’s Guide.
■ Location
Make sure that there is sufficient space around the printer.
Setting space
Upper unit open and Roll cover open and Ink tank door open (D)
765mm
Upper unit open and Roll cover open (D)
594mm
548mm
Roll cover open (W)
Maintenance cartridge door open and
600mm
Height at the Roll cover open
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Warning
• Never place items on the printer such as a
flower vase, potted plant, cosmetics, any
liquid filled container, or metal fasteners.
If such items were to fall on the printer,
this could cause a fire, electrical shock, or
damage to the printer.
• The electrical contacts inside the printer
become extremely hot during normal
operation. To avoid causing a fire, never
store flammable substances like alcohol,
thinner, etc. near the printer.
Caution
• Avoid using the printer in the following
types of locations.
Safety Warnings and Precautions
▪ Place the printer in a location that meets the
specified ranges of temperature and humidity. If
the printer is either too cold or too hot, it may not
operate normally. Operating environment: 15 - 30
degrees Celsius (59 - 86 degrees Fahrenheit) RH
10 - 80% (with no condensation)
▪ To ensure normal operation of the printer and
avoid possible damage, never install the printer
near large office equipment or any other type of
electrical device that emits a strong magnetic
field.
▪ Never block the ventilation ports on the printer.
A blocked ventilation port could cause heat
to build up inside the printer and cause a fire.
Also, place the printer in an area where you can
disconnect the power cord immediately; keep the
area around the power cord connection free of
obstacles. This allows you to unplug the power
cord quickly in an emergency.
▪ Where the printer is exposed to open air or
high humidity. This could cause a fire, serious
electrical shock, or damage to the printer. Also, if
the printer is carried into a warm room on a cold
day, this could cause condensation inside the
printer. If this happens, allow the printer to sit for
at least 1 hour at room temperature to adapt to
the ambient temperature and humidity.
▪ Never place the printer on a slanted or unstable
stand or table. If the printer is dropped or slide
off, this could cause personal injury. Also, never
place a heavy object on top of the printer. If
the object is dropped or falls, this could cause
personal injury.
▪ Never expose the printer to open air or dust.
This could cause a fire, serious electrical shock,
or damage to the printer. Also, never locate the
printer near a water faucet or in any other location
where it will be exposed to water. This could
cause serious electrical shock.
▪ Never place the printer where it will be exposed
to rapid changes in temperature, such as in direct
sunlight, near an air conditioner, on a hot day.
This could cause a fire or damage to the printer.
■ Power Supply and Power
Cord
Warning
• To avoid causing a fire or serious electrical
shock, always use the power cord provided
with this printer. To avoid a fire or electrical
shock, do not use an extension cord.
• To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock,
connect the printer power cord to an
independent power source that is not
shared by other equipment or appliances.
• To avoid causing a fire or serious electrical
shock, make sure that the power plug is
securely and completely inserted into the
power source.
• Do not cut, damage, or otherwise alter the
power cord. To avoid the dangers of fire
and electrical shock, never place a heavy
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Safety Warnings and Precautions
object on the power cord, never expose
it to heat, and never pull on the cord to
disconnect it. If the power cord is damaged
in any way (condensation on exposed
wires, broken wires, etc.) contact the dealer
where you purchased the printer or the
nearest service center for a replacement.
• To avoid personal injury from an electrical
shock, never handle the power cord or plug
when your hands are wet.
• To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock,
never knot the power cord or wrap it around
itself.
• Disconnect the printer power cord during
severe electrical storms. Lightning could
cause a fire or severe electrical shock or
damage to the printer.
• To avoid a fire hazard, occasionally
disconnect the power cord from the printer
and the power supply and use a soft dry
cloth to clean the cord connectors and
the connection points. Leaving the cord
plugged in and not cleaned for a long
period, especially in an area subject to
dust, oil, and high humidity, could cause
the insulation material to deteriorate.
Caution
supply. Always grip the plug to remove it
from the power supply.
• If the printer will not be used for a long
period, for your safety disconnect the
power cord from the power source.
• Always keep the area around the power
plug free of obstacles so you can unplug it
easily. This allows you to unplug the power
cord quickly in an emergency.
• Never use any power source other than
the one rated for the printer. This printer is
designed to be used in the region where
you purchased. Also, make sure that the
power source can supply sufficient power
for the printer. This could cause a fire or
serious electrical shock, or damage the
printer.
[SCL-4000D]
Supply Voltage: AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Maximum power:
233 W (max.) or less.
268 W
Sleep mode: 8 W or less.
[SCL-4000P]
Supply Voltage: AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Maximum power:
250 W (max.) or less.
265 W
Sleep mode: 9 W or less.
(Reference value: with optional cutter)
(Reference value: with optional cutter)
(Printer only)
(Printer only)
• Be sure to turn off the power of printer
before unplugging the power cable.
• Check the power plug and cord for any
problem (abnormal heat, rust, bend, cracks,
scratches, etc.) at least once a month.
• If any problem with the power plug or cord
is found, ask the distributors to replace it.
(Using it without replacement can result in
a fire or electric shock hazard.
• To avoid damaging the power plug, which
could cause a short circuit and cause a fire
or electrical shock, never pull on the power
cord to unplug the cord from the power
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Important
▪ When turning off the printer, press and hold the
Power key to turn it off while the printer is in idle
state.
Safety Warnings and Precautions
■ Handling the Printer and
Accessories
Warning
• If you find a large ink leak, turn the printer
off immediately, disconnect the power plug
from the power source, and call for service.
If you continue to use the printer, this could
cause a fire or serious electrical shock.
• Never clean the printer with water or any
flammable liquid (alcohol, benzene, thinner,
etc.) either applied directly or with a cloth.
If you accidentally spill liquid on the printer,
turn the printer off immediately, disconnect
the power plug from the power source, and
call for service. If you continue to use the
printer, this could cause a fire or serious
electrical shock.
• If the printer emits smoke, unusual
odors, or makes noises, leaving it could
cause a fire or serious electrical shock or
damage to the printer. Turn the printer off
immediately, disconnect the power plug
from the power source, make sure that the
printer has stopped smoking, and call for
service. Do not attempt to repair the printer
by yourself. This could cause a fire or
serious electrical shock.
• Use only a slightly damp cloth, thoroughly
wrung out, to clean the printer surfaces.
Never use alcohol, thinner or any other
flammable liquids. If such materials come
into contact with electrical components
inside the printer, this could cause a fire or
serious electrical shock.
Caution
• There are high voltage points inside the
printer. To avoid a fire or electrical shock,
never attempt to disassemble or repair the
printer.
• Never insert or drop any metal objects
into the printer when it is open. This could
cause a fire or serious electrical shock, or
damage the printer. If something falls into
the printer accidentally, turn the printer off
immediately, disconnect the power plug
from the power source, and call for service.
If you continue to use the printer, this could
cause a fire or serious electrical shock.
• If the printer is dropped and damaged, turn
the printer off immediately, disconnect the
power plug from the power source, and
call for service. If you continue to use the
printer, this could cause a fire or serious
electrical shock.
• To avoid a fire or electrical shock, never
use flammable sprays around the printer.
• Never remove the cover from the printer.
This could cause a serious electrical shock.
• Before cleaning the printer, turn it off and
disconnect the power plug from the power
source. This can prevent personal injury
or damage to the printer if you make a
mistake during cleaning.
• Its is dangerous to put your fingers deep
inside the ink cartridge boxes. There are
pin-sharp parts which may hurt you or
alternatively you may cause damage that
will lead to breakdown.
• Keep children from touching the power
cord, internal parts of the printer when
it is open, and moving parts inside the
printer (gears, belts, rollers, and electrical
components). This could cause personal
injury or damage the printer.
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Safety Warnings and Precautions
• Do not directly paste labels printed with this
printer onto fruits and vegetables. When
pasting labels on food products, paste
them onto wrap or other packaging.
Important
▪ To prevent machine failures, do not open the ink
tank door or maintenance cartridge exchange
door, do not turn off the printer, and do not
remove the power plug from the outlet while the
printer is printing. If you do so, the print head
protection function is not performed properly,
resulting in a machine failure or ink leakage which
can soil your clothes and the surrounding area.
▪ Do not apply excessive force or strong shock to
the upper unit. Doing so can result in a machine
failure or impair print quality. Be sure to open/
close the upper unit slowly.
■ Moving the Printer
Warning
• Call the dealer for advice before you ship
the printer a long distance or move the
printer by car or truck where it may be
subjected to shock and vibration. Moving
the printer without the proper preparation
could subject it to shocks and vibrations
which could damage the printer and cause
a fire.
Caution
• Before you move the printer to another
location in the same building, disconnect
the power cord and make sure that all other
cables are disconnected.
• This printer weighs approximately 24 kg.
Be sure to lift the printer with 2 people,
grasping the handles located on the base
from both sides, in a firm embrace. Lifting
the printer in an abnormal fashion or by
a single person can result in injury by
dropping it.
▪ Do not place the printer close to TV, radio
receiver or loudspeakers, etc. The magnetic field
produce may cause the printer to malfunction, or
the printer may interfere with TV/radio reception.
▪ Printed labels may get discolored by ultraviolet
light or ozone.
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Safety Warnings and Precautions
• Always hold the printer level and carry it
slowly. If ink is spilled inside the printer
while moving it, this could cause a fire or
serious electrical shock or damage the
printer.
Important
▪ To prevent machine failures, do not relocate or
transport this printer with the upper unit open.
■ Ink Tank and the Maintenance
Cartridge
Caution
• Always store these items out of the reach
of small children. This prevents accidents.
If a child accidentally swallows ink, seek
medical attention immediately.
• If ink gets into your eyes, wash it out with
flowing water immediately. If irritation
persists, consult a physician.
• If ink comes into contact with your skin,
rinse it off with flowing water immediately. If
irritation persists,consult a physician.
• Never drop or apply excessive force to an
ink tank or the maintenance cartridge. Ink
can stain clothing and the work area.
• Never attempt to disassemble or modify
the ink tanks. They contain ink, which may
leak out and smear your clothes or things
around you.
Important
▪ Do not install or remove the ink tank or
maintenance cartridge unless it needs to be
replaced. Doing so can accelerate wear of the
printer components.
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Check on the Bundled Items
Check that the following items are included.
• Printer • Start Guide • Printer Software CD-ROM
• Starter Ink Tank* • Power Cord for 120V
series*
(Black,Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
• Installation Procedure* • Papers for test print* • Printhead Unit*
The parts with an asterisk (*) will be used for the installation.
Note
● USB cable and LAN cable are not included. Prepare commercially sold cables suitable for your
computer in use.
• Power Cord for 230V
series*
● Because starter ink tanks only have a small amount of ink, early purchase of replacement ink
tanks is recommended.
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