Epson SC-F10030H Series User manual

User's Guide
CMP0310-00 EN

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Note for North American and Latin American Users
IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read the safety instructions in the online Notices.
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Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Note for North American and Latin American
Users...................................3
Notes on Manuals
MeaningofSymbols........................6
ScreenshotsinThisManual...................6
Illustrations..............................6
ManualOrganization.......................6
ViewingVideoManuals.....................7
ViewingPDFManuals......................7
Introduction
PrinterParts..............................9
FrontSection...........................9
Inksupplyunit.........................12
Rightview............................14
Inside................................16
Back.................................18
Controlpanel..........................20
UnderstandingandOperatingtheDisplay.......22
Homescreen...........................22
Menuscreen...........................30
Instructionsscreen......................31
TypesofButtons........................31
NotesonUsageandStorage..................33
Installationspace.......................33
Noteswhenusingtheprinter...............33
Noteswhennotusingtheprinter............34
Notesonhandlinginkcartridges............34
HandlingMedia........................35
IntroducingtheSuppliedSoftware.............36
UsingEpsonEdgeDashboard................39
InstructionsforStarting..................39
RegisteringthePrinter...................39
Checking and Managing the Printer's Status. . . . 40
Downloading and Copying Media Settings of
EMXFile.............................42
EditingMediaSettings...................47
Exitingprocedure.......................48
UsingEpsonEdgePrint.....................49
Configurationofmainscreen..............49
Printingprocedure......................52
Using media efficiently without waste (nested
printing)..............................53
Printing repeating pattern (Step and Repeat)
....................................56
UsingLFPAccountingTool.................59
BasicSettings..........................59
ScreenLayout..........................63
UsingEPSONSoftwareUpdater..............66
Checkingsoftwareupdateavailability.........66
Receivingupdatenotifications..............66
HowtoUseWebConfig....................66
InstructionsforStarting..................66
Exitingprocedure.......................67
UninstallingSoftware......................67
Basic Operations
WorkflowforOptimalPrinting...............68
PrecautionsWhenHandlingMedia............68
NotesonLoadingMedia....................69
Loadingmedia...........................70
UsingtheAutoTake-upReelUnit.............77
Importantpointsforcorrecttake-up.........77
AttachingtheRollCore...................78
Take-up with the Normal Feeding Procedure
....................................81
Take-up with the Take-Up Feeding Procedure
....................................83
RemovingtheTake-upRoll..................87
SettingInformationPrintingatMediaCut.....88
CuttingMedia.........................88
RemovingMedia........................89
RemovingtheLoadedMedia.................89
WhentheRemainingMediaRunsOut..........91
BeforePrinting...........................92
PrintAdjustments.........................93
AutomaticAdjustment...................93
PrintHeadAlignment....................93
MediaFeedAdjustment..................94
Printablearea............................97
LeftandRightEdgePositionsofMedia.......97
PrintableAreaandImagePrintArea.........98
Maintenance
When to Perform Various Maintenance
Operations............................. 102
Cleaning.............................102
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ReplacingConsumables..................104
Othermaintenance..................... 104
WhatYou’llNeed........................ 106
Precautionsregardingmaintenance........... 106
Cleaning...............................107
DailyCleaning........................ 107
UsingCleaningliquid................... 110
Cleaningthemediacleaners...............111
Cleaninganti-dryingcaps................ 112
Cleaningsuctioncaps................... 115
CleaningAroundthePrintHead........... 116
Cleaningtheinsidelight................. 117
Cleaningthefrontcover................. 118
ReplacingConsumables....................119
ReplacingInkCartridges.................119
Replacethewiperroll................... 125
DisposingofWasteInk.................. 127
Replacingthemediaholder............... 128
Othermaintenance....................... 133
Periodicshakingofinkcartridges...........133
Checkingforcloggednozzles..............137
PrintHeadCleaning.................... 138
Checking the circuit breaker’s performance. . . 139
Disposalofusedconsumables............... 141
Disposal............................. 141
Control Panel Menu
MenuList..............................142
DetailsoftheMenu.......................152
GeneralSettingsmenu...................152
MediaSettingsmenu....................160
Maintenancemenu..................... 167
SupplyStatusmenu.....................169
ReplacementPartInformationmenu........ 169
PrinterStatusmenu.....................169
Problem Solver
WhenaMessageisDisplayed................170
WhenanErrorMessageisDisplayed.......... 171
Troubleshooting......................... 173
You cannot print (because the printer does not
work)............................... 173
The printer sounds like it is printing, but
nothingprints.........................174
Theprintsarenotwhatyouexpected........174
Media...............................176
Others.............................. 178
Appendix
OptionsandConsumableProducts........... 179
Inkcartridges......................... 179
Others.............................. 184
SupportedMedia.........................185
MovingandTransportingthePrinter..........185
MovingthePrinter..................... 185
Transport............................ 195
Howtousepressurerollerspacers............ 195
Howtoinstallspacers................... 195
Howtoremovespacers.................. 196
Parallel Adjustments for the Auto Take-up Reel
Unit.................................. 197
PreparationsforParallelAdjustment........ 197
HowtoAdjust.........................197
Media Settings List for Each Media Type. . . . . . . 205
Howtoreadthesignallamps................208
SystemRequirements..................... 210
EpsonEdgeDashboard.................. 210
EpsonEdgePrint...................... 211
WebConfig.......................... 212
SpecificationsTable.......................213
Where To Get Help
TechnicalSupportWebSite.................217
ContactingEpsonSupport..................217
BeforeContactingEpson.................217
HelpforUsersinNorthAmerica...........218
HelpforUsersinLatinAmerica............218
HelpforUsersinEurope.................219
HelpforUsersinTaiwan.................219
Help for Users in Australia/New Zealand. . . . . 220
HelpforUsersinSingapore...............220
HelpforUsersinThailand................220
HelpforUsersinVietnam................221
HelpforUsersinIndonesia...............221
HelpforUsersinHongKong..............221
HelpforUsersinMalaysia................222
HelpforUsersinIndia.................. 222
HelpforUsersinthePhilippines........... 222
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Notes on Manuals
Meaning of Symbols
Warning: Warnings must be followed to
avoid serious bodily injury.
Caution: Cautions must be followed to
avoid bodily injury.
c
Important: Important must be followed to
avoid damage to this product.
Note: Notes contain useful or
additional information on the
operation of this product.
UIndicates related reference
content.
Screenshots in This
Manual
❏The screenshots in this manual may differ slightly
from the real screens.
❏The screenshots of the control panel in this manual
are set to have Black backgrounds.
Illustrations
❏The illustrations in this manual are of the
SC-F10000 Series, unless otherwise specified.
❏The illustrations in this manual may differ slightly
from the model you are using.
Manual Organization
North America
To view user manuals, visit:
SC-F10070H:
❏www.epson.com/support/f10070h (U.S.)
❏www.epson.ca/support/f10070h (Canada)
SC-F10070:
❏www.epson.com/support/f10070 (U.S.)
❏www.epson.ca/support/f10070 (Canada)
Latin America
To view user manuals, visit:
SC-F10070H:
❏www.latin.epson.com/support/f10070h
(Caribbean)
❏www.epson.com.br/suporte/f10070h (Brazil)
❏www.latin.epson.com/soporte/f10070h (other
regions)
SC-F10070:
❏www.latin.epson.com/support/f10070
(Caribbean)
❏www.epson.com.br/suporte/f10070 (Brazil)
❏www.latin.epson.com/soporte/f10070 (other
regions)
Other Regions
The manuals for the product are organized as shown
below.
You can view the PDF manuals using Adobe Acrobat
Reader or Preview (Mac).
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Start-Up Guide
(booklet)
This manual explains the safety
precautions and the work
involved with connecting the
printer and the computer and
installing software. Make sure
you read this manual to perform
operations safely.
User's Guide
(Excerpt) (PDF)
This manual explains the
necessary basic operations and
maintenance for daily use.
Online Manuals
User's Guide
(PDF)
This manual explains how to use
the printer.
Troubleshooting &
Tips
This manual provides
frequently asked questions and
tips on using the printer.
Epson Video
Manuals
These videos show you how to
load media and perform
maintenance.
Network Guide
(PDF)
This manual provides
information on using the printer
over a network.
Viewing Video Manuals
The video manuals have been uploaded to YouTube.
Click [Epson Video Manuals (video)] on the top page of
the Online Manual, or click the following blue text to
view the manuals.
Video Manual
If the subtitles are not displayed when you play the
video, click the subtitles icon shown in the image below.
Viewing PDF Manuals
This section uses the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC as an
example to explain the basic operations for viewing the
PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
AClick to print the PDF manual.
BEach time it is clicked the bookmarks are hidden or
shown.
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CClick the title to open the relevant page.
Click [+] to open the titles lower in the hierarchy.
DIf the reference is in blue text, click the blue text to
open the relevant page.
To return to the original page, do the following.
For Windows
While pressing the Alt key press the key.
For Mac
While pressing the command key press the key.
EYou can input and search for keywords, such as the
names of items you want to confirm.
For Windows
Right click on a page in the PDF manual and select
Find in the menu that is displayed to open the search
toolbar.
For Mac
Select Find in the Edit menu to open the search
toolbar.
FTo enlarge the text in the display that is too small to
see well, click . Click to reduce the size. To
specify a part of an illustration or screenshot to
enlarge, do the following.
For Windows
Right click on the page in the PDF manual and select
Marquee Zoom in the menu that is displayed. The
pointer changes to a magnifying glass, use it to
specify the range of the place you want to enlarge.
For Mac
Click View menu - Zoom - Marquee Zoom in this
order to change the pointer to a magnifying glass.
Use the pointer as a magnifying glass to specify the
range of the place you want to enlarge.
GOpens the previous page or next page.
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Introduction
Printer Parts
Illustrations of the SC-F10000 Series are used for these explanations.
Front Section
AFront cover
Open when loading media, cleaning the inside of the printer, or removing jammed media. This is normally closed
and locked when using the printer.
BMaintenance cover (left)
Open this cover to clean the area around the caps. This is normally closed when using the printer.
U“Cleaning anti-drying caps” on page 112
CDryer
The built-in heater and fan quickly dry the ink after printing while circulating the air and maintaining the set
temperature.
It is also possible to turn off the heater and operate only the fan. (Fan)
U“Media Settings screen” on page 27
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DMedia guide bar
The bar maintains tension to prevent the media sagging as it is taken up.
EInk supply unit
Supplies the printer with ink from the ink cartridges. Holds two ink cartridges for each color.
FHandle
After placing the roll core on the left media holder, rotate the handle and press the media holder into the roll core.
GAuto Take-up Reel Unit
Automatically takes up printed media.
HMedia holder
Place the roll core for media take-up on these holders. The same parts are on both the left and the right sides.
U“Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on page 77
IRoll support
Rest media temporarily on these supports when removing the take-up roll. The same parts are on both the left and
the right sides.
JMedia feed switch
Feeds/rewinds the media. Because the media feed switch has the same function as the media feed button in the
control panel, you can operate whichever is the easiest to use in your situation. See the explanation for the media
feed button for details about functions.
KAuto switch
Use this switch to select the auto take-up direction. Choose Off to disable auto take-up.
LManual switch
Use this switch for manual take up. The selected option takes effect when the Auto switch is in the Off position.
MMedia loading lever
After loading media, lower the media loading lever to keep the media in place. Raise the lever to release the media
prior to removal.
Since there is also a media loading lever on the back, you can operate whichever is the easiest to use in your
situation.
NMaintenance cover (right)
Open this cover to clean the area around the print head and the replacement for the wiper roll. This is normally
closed when using the printer.
U“Replace the wiper roll” on page 125
U“Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 116
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OControl panel
U“Control panel” on page 20
PSignal lamps
Lamps light or flash in 3 colors to notify you of the status of the printer. Basically, the meaning of the lamps' colors
are as follows.
The color of the lamps, in order from top to bottom, are red, yellow, and green.
Red : Printing is not possible due to an error.
Yellow : Printer is operating, such as when there is a notification message or the printer is
paused or doing maintenance.
Green : Printing is possible and the printer is either printing or ready to print.
The printer notifies you about its status in detail with a combination of the lamps' colors and lighting/flashing.
See the following for an explanation of the signal lamp.
U“How to read the signal lamps” on page 208
QLock levers
The same parts are on both the left and the right sides. When the front cover is open, the left and right levers move
outwards to release the lock. After the front cover is closed, the levers move inward to lock the front cover.
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Ink supply unit
The SC-F10000H Series holds a total of 12 ink cartridges.
AInk cartridges
Two ink cartridges for each color are inserted. Normally, one ink cartridge continues to be used. Once the ink
cartridge is expended, the printer automatically switches to the other ink cartridge. As a result, even if ink is
expended during printing, the ink cartridge can be replaced without interrupting printing. You can also manually
switch ink cartridges when you want to switch and use them depending on the intended use. The switching
operation is done from the Home screen.
U“Home screen” on page 22
Ink cartridges are available in 2 volumes, 10 L and 3 L, so use them accordingly depending on the intended use. You
can also mix different volumes and install them.
BHandle
Grasp this with your hand to hold the ink cartridge. With new products, the holes are shut, so open the holes by
pressing them with your hand. There are 4 places on the sides of 10 L ink cartridges, and 2 places on the top of 3 L ink
cartridges.
CInk supply outlet
Ink from the ink cartridge comes out of here. Pull this out from inside the new ink cartridge, and then insert the ink
cartridge.
DConnector
Attach this to the ink supply outlet, and then connect the ink supply unit and the ink cartridge.
ECartridge cover
Prevents accidental contact with the ink cartridge's connector. Normally, this is raised when using the printer.
FCartridge check lamp
Lights or flashes in 2 colors to notify you of the status of the ink cartridge that is inserted. The color of the lamp on
the left side is blue and the color of the lamp on the right side is orange.
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Left side (blue) is lit
Ink is being supplied to the printer. Do not remove the ink cartridges.
Left side (blue) is flashing
It is time to shake the ink cartridges. Remove the ink cartridges and shake them.
U“Periodic shaking of ink cartridges” on page 133
Right side (orange) is lit
An error or warning occurred. Check the details of the error or warning on the control panel's screen.
Entire right side (orange) is flashing
An error that cannot be cleared has occurred. Check the details of the error on the control panel's
screen. Turn the power for the printer off, and then turn it back on.
If the error persists even after turning the power off and on, call for service.
Off
No error. The ink cartridge can be removed, if necessary.
GCasters
There are 6 (SC-F10000H Series) or 4 (SC-F10000 Series) casters on the legs. Always lock these when using the
printer.
HInk supply unit wire
Use with the wire as connected. If you move the ink supply unit while connected to the printer, without connecting
them with the wire, the ink supply tube may be damaged.
IInk supply tube
Supplies the printer with ink from the ink cartridges.
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Right view
ALock release levers
Releases the maintenance cover's locks. The same parts are on both the left and the right sides. When opening the
maintenance cover, open it while lowering the levers. The maintenance cover will automatically lock when shut.
BAirflow vents
Allows air to flow into the printer. There are multiple airflow vents. Do not obstruct any of the airflow vents.
CWaste ink tube
Tubes for ejecting waste ink. Be sure the end of this tube is in the Waste Ink Bottle while the printer is in use.
DWaste Ink Bottle
Waste ink collects in this bottle.
Replace it with a new Waste Ink Bottle when a message is displayed on the control panel prompting you to do so.
U“Disposing of Waste Ink” on page 127
ECasters
There are two casters on each leg.
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FLevelers
When installing, check the level gauge, use the levelers to adjust the printer to be level, and then fix the printer in
place. Install metallic plates on the bottom to distribute the load.
Keep the printer level after moving it.
U“Moving and Transporting the Printer” on page 185
GLevel gauge
Check the horizontal level of the printer.
HCircuit breaker
If an electric current caused by a short circuit is detected, the circuit is automatically cut off to prevent electric
shock. Always keep the breaker switch ON while using the printer. Check the circuit breaker's performance about
once a month.
U“Checking the circuit breaker’s performance” on page 139
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Inside
When the following parts become dirty, they may cause problems with the print results. Regularly clean or exchange
these parts as described in the chapters listed in the reference sections below or by following the messages on the
screen.
APrint head
The print head prints by moving left and right while emitting ink. When print results are dirty, check for dirt stuck
to the print head and clean it, if necessary.
U“Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 116
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BAnti-drying caps
There is a row of 6 on the SC-F10000H Series and 4 on the SC-F10000 Series.
Except during printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them drying out. Depending on the
dirtiness, a message about cleaning appears on the control panel's screen. Clean according to the message.
U“Cleaning anti-drying caps” on page 112
CMedia edge plates
The media edge plates prevent the media riding up and keeps fibers on the cut edge of the media from touching the
print head. Position the plates at either side of the media before printing.
U“Loading media” on page 70
DPlaten
This suctions and fixes the media for smooth printing and media feeding.
U“Daily Cleaning” on page 107
EPressure rollers
These rollers press down on the media during printing.
FSuction cap
Ink is drawn out from the print head's nozzle with this cap.
Clean the suction caps before doing Print Head Refresh.
U“Cleaning suction caps” on page 115
GWiper unit
The wiper removes ink from the surface of the print head nozzles. The wiper roll that is loaded on the wiper unit is a
consumable item. Replace when a message is displayed on the control panel prompting you to do so.
U“Replace the wiper roll” on page 125
HInternal lamp
Illuminates the inside of the printer to make it easy to check print results and areas for maintenance. If the surface
becomes dirty due to ink mist, clean it.
U“Cleaning the inside light” on page 117
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Back
AMedia loading lever
After loading media, lower the media loading lever to keep the media in place. Raise the lever to release the media
prior to removal.
Because this media loading lever has the same function as the media loading lever on the front of the printer, you can
operate whichever is the easiest to use in your situation.
BAC inlet #1/AC inlet #2
Connects the power cable. Be sure to connect both cables.
CDrive switch
The drive switch can be used to slacken media while loading it and to take up cut media while replacing it.
DMedia Feeding Unit
Loads media to be used for printing.
See the following for supported media.
U“Supported Media” on page 185
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EMedia holder
Place media on these holders. The same parts are on both the left and the right sides.
FRoll support
Rest media on these supports before placing it on the media holders. The same parts are on both the left and the right
sides.
GLift lever
If the media to be mounted on the media holders seems heavy, use these levers to raise the media easily to the level of
the media holders. The same parts are on both the left and the right sides.
HHandle
After placing media on the right media holder, rotate the handle and press the media holder into the roll core.
IMedia cleaner
Wipes off any lint or dust on the media when the media is being fed. If a message appears on the control panel's
screen, use the supplied media cleaner brush for cleaning.
U“Cleaning the media cleaners” on page 111
JMedia cleaner brush
Dusts off the dirt on the surface of the media cleaner.
Since the brush's surface has a direction in which to wipe, move it in the direction that wipes off the dirt. You can
switch the direction in which to wipe. If you are not using the media cleaner brush, store it by hanging it on the hooks
on the back of the printer.
KPresser roller spacer
This part fixes the pressure rollers in the open position. Pressure rollers that have spacers inserted do not apply
pressure to the media, even when the media loading lever is lowered. If you use the presser roller spacer when
wrinkles occur on the media end, the wrinkles may be improved.
If you are not using the presser roller spacer, store it by inserting it into its original place.
U“How to use pressure roller spacers” on page 195
LLAN port
Connects the LAN cable. Use a shielded twisted pair cable (category 5e or higher).
MData lamp
The data lamp lights or flashes to indicate the network connection status and whether the printer is receiving data.
On : Connected.
Flashing : Connected. Receiving data.
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NStatus lamp
The color indicates the network's communication speed.
Green : 1000Base-T
OUSB port
Connects the USB cable.
Control panel
APlight (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 performing head cleaning or other operations during shut-down.
Off : The power is off.
BPbutton (power button)
Turns the power on and off.
CMedia feed button
The operations when the button is pressed differ depending on the media loading lever's status.
• Lever is lowered
The following operations are done, regardless of the loaded media's winding specifications.
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