Epson SC-P20000 SERIES User manual

User's Guide
CMP0056-04 EN

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Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Introduction
ImportantSafetyInstructions.................6
Thesymbolsontheproduct................6
When choosing a place for this product. . . . . . . . 6
Whensettingupthisproduct...............6
Whenusingthisproduct...................7
Whenhandlingtheinkcartridges............7
NoteonthisGuide.........................7
MeaningofSymbols......................7
Illustrations............................8
OperatingSystemVersions.................8
PrinterParts..............................9
Front.................................9
Inside................................11
Side/Back.............................13
Rollpaperadapter.......................15
Controlpanel..........................15
ScreenView...........................17
Features................................19
Realizing High Resolution and Productivity. . . . 19
SuperiorEaseofUse.....................20
VariousOptions........................20
NotesonUsageandStorage..................21
Installationspace.......................21
Noteswhenusingtheprinter...............21
Noteswhennotusingtheprinter............22
Notesonhandlinginkcartridges............22
Notesonhandlingpaper..................23
IntroducingtheSoftware....................25
SoftwareontheDisc.....................25
SoftwareontheWebsite..................28
RemoteManager........................29
StartingandClosingSoftware................29
Starting..............................29
Closing...............................29
UninstallingSoftware......................30
Windows.............................30
MacOSX.............................30
Basic Operations
LoadingandRemovingtheRollPaper..........31
AttachingtheRollPaperAdapter............31
LoadingRollPaper......................33
Cuttingtherollpaper....................35
RemovingRollPaper.....................37
LoadingandRemovingCutSheets.............38
LoadingCutSheets......................38
RemovingCutSheets....................40
LoadingandRemovingPosterBoard...........41
LoadingPosterBoard....................41
RemovingPosterBoard...................43
CheckingandSettingthePaperType...........44
CheckingthePaperType..................44
PaperTypeSettings......................44
ReplacingPaper..........................45
UsingtheAutoTake-upReelUnit.............46
UsingtheControlPanel..................47
AttachingtheRollCore...................48
AttachingthePaper......................50
UsingtheTensioner.....................53
Removing Paper from the Auto Take-up Reel
Unit.................................54
StoringtheSensor.......................55
UsingthePaperBasket.....................56
UsagePosition.........................56
StoringtheCloth........................56
BasicPrintingMethods.....................57
Printing(Windows).....................57
Printing(MacOSX).....................58
CancelingPrinting(Windows).............60
CancelingPrinting(MacOSX).............61
CancelingPrinting(fromthePrinter)........61
Printablearea............................61
RollPaperPrintableArea.................61
CutSheetsPrintableArea.................62
SettingPowerSaving.......................63
Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit
FunctionSummary........................64
Extendedfunctions......................64
PrintJobManagement...................64
DataonaHardDisk.....................65
SavingPrintJobs..........................65
ViewingandPrintingSavedPrintJobs..........67
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Using the Printer Driver(Windows)
DisplayingtheSettingsScreen................68
DisplayfromtheControlPanel.............68
DisplayingHelp..........................69
ClicktheHelpButtontoDisplay............69
Right-click on the item you want to check and
display...............................69
CustomizingthePrinterDriver...............70
Saving various settings as your Select Settings
....................................70
AddingaPaperType....................70
Rearrangingdisplayitems.................72
SummaryoftheUtilityTab..................73
Using the Printer Driver(Mac OS X)
DisplayingtheSettingsScreen................75
DisplayingHelp..........................75
UsingPresets............................75
SavingtoPresets........................75
DeletingfromPresets....................76
UsingEpsonPrinterUtility4.................77
StartingEpsonPrinterUtility4.............77
EpsonPrinterUtility4Functions............77
Printing Varieties
Auto Color Adjustment by PhotoEnhance
(WindowsOnly)..........................78
Correctcolorandprint.....................79
PrintingBlackandWhitePhotos..............82
BorderlessPrinting........................85
TypesofBorderlessPrintingMethods........85
SupportedPaper........................85
AboutRollPaperCutting.................86
SettingProceduresforPrinting.............87
Enlarged/ReducedPrinting..................89
FittoPage/Scaletofitpapersize............90
FittoRollPaperWidth(WindowsOnly)......91
CustomScaleSetting.....................92
Multi-PagePrinting.......................93
Poster Printing (Enlarge to cover several sheets
andprint-Windowsonly)..................95
SettingProceduresforPrinting.............95
Joiningtheoutputpapertogether...........97
PrintingatNon-StandardSizes.............. 100
Bannerprinting(onrollpaper).............. 102
LayoutManager(WindowsOnly).............104
SettingProceduresforPrinting............ 105
SavingandRecallingSettings..............107
Color Management Printing
AboutColorManagement..................108
ColorManagementPrintSettings............ 108
Settingprofiles........................ 109
Setting color management with the applications
..................................... 109
Setting color management with the printer driver
..................................... 111
Color management printing by Host ICM
(Windows)........................... 111
Color management printing by ColorSync
(MacOSX)...........................112
Color management printing by Driver
ICM(WindowsOnly)................... 112
Using the Control Panel Menu
MenuOperations........................ 115
MenuList..............................116
PrintQueues..........................116
Paper............................... 116
Maintenance..........................118
Setup............................... 118
MenuDescriptions....................... 122
PrintQueuesmenu.....................122
Papermenu.......................... 123
Maintenancemenu..................... 128
Setupmenu...........................130
Maintenance
MaintainingthePrintHeadandsoon.........141
MaintenanceOperations................. 141
Checkingforcloggednozzles..............142
Cleaningtheprinthead..................143
Adjusting print misalignments (Head
Alignment)...........................145
PaperFeedAdjust......................148
ReplacingConsumables....................150
ReplacingInkCartridges.................150
ReplacingMaintenanceBoxes............. 152
ReplacingtheCutter.................... 153
CleaningthePrinter...................... 155
Cleaningtheoutside.................... 155
Cleaningtheinside..................... 155
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Problem Solver
What to do When a Message is Displayed. . . . . . . 159
When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs. . . 163
Troubleshooting......................... 164
You cannot print (because the printer does not
work)............................... 164
The printer sounds like it is printing, but
nothingprints.........................166
Theprintsarenotwhatyouexpected........166
Feedingorejectingproblems..............174
Others.............................. 176
Appendix
OptionsandConsumableProducts........... 179
EpsonSpecialMedia.................... 179
Inkcartridges......................... 179
Others.............................. 180
SupportedMedia.........................182
EpsonSpecialMediaTable............... 182
SupportedCommerciallyAvailablePaper.....195
Before Printing on Commercially Available
Paper............................... 197
Notes When Moving or Transporting the Printer
..................................... 199
Settings when transporting/storing in an
environmentof-10°Corless.............. 199
NotesWhenMovingthePrinter........... 200
NotesonTransporting.................. 200
Noteswhenreusingtheprinter............ 201
SystemRequirements..................... 202
System Requirements of the Printer Driver. . . . 202
SpecificationsTable.......................203
Information of EU Declaration of Conformity
................................... 204
Where To Get Help
TechnicalSupportWebSite.................205
ContactingEpsonSupport..................205
BeforeContactingEpson.................205
HelpforUsersinNorthAmerica...........206
HelpforUsersinEurope.................206
HelpforUsersinAustralia............... 206
HelpforUsersinSingapore...............207
HelpforUsersinThailand................207
HelpforUsersinVietnam................207
HelpforUsersinIndonesia...............207
HelpforUsersinHongKong..............208
HelpforUsersinMalaysia................208
HelpforUsersinIndia.................. 208
HelpforUsersinthePhilippines........... 209
Software License Terms
OPENSOURCESOFTWARELICENSE.......210
Bonjour............................. 211
OtherSoftwareLicenses................... 216
Info-ZIPcopyrightandlicense.............216
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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.
Warning:
This is a class A product. In a domestic
environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
The symbols on the product
The symbols on this Epson product are used in order
to ensure safety and proper use of the product and to
prevent danger to customers and other persons, and
property damage.
The symbols indicate the meaning below. Be sure that
you completely understand the meaning of symbols
on this product before using it.
Stand-by
Caution/Hot surface
Caution/Keep hands clear
When choosing a place for this
product
❏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.
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in
temperature and humidity. Also keep it away
from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
❏Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏Keep this product away from dusty areas.
When setting up this product
❏Do not block or cover the openings in this
product’s cabinet.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care
not to spill liquid on this product.
❏This product’s power cord is for use with this
product only. Use with other equipment may
result in fire or electric shock.
❏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.
❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall
switches or automatic timers.
❏Keep the entire computer system away from
potential sources of electromagnetic interference,
such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless
telephones.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on
the product’s label.
❏Use only the power cord that comes with this
product. Use of another cord may result in fire or
electric shock.
❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❏Be sure your power cable meets relevant safety
standards of the area where you plan to use it.
❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded
power outlets.
❏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.
❏Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
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❏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.
❏If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe
the following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and
over-current protection for this printer, the
building installation must be protected by a 10 or
16 amp circuit breaker.
❏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
❏Do not put your hand inside this product or
touch the ink cartridges during printing.
❏Do not put your hand inside this product or
touch the printer head during printing.
❏Do not put your hand inside this product or
touch the white flat cable during printing.
❏Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise
you may damage this product.
❏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.
❏Before moving the printer or installing optional
accessories, unplug all power cables to completely
turn off the power.
When handling the ink
cartridges
❏Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children
and do not drink.
❏If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and
water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them
immediately with water.
❏Before installing the new ink cartridge in the
printer, shake it back and forth horizontally in
five centimeter movements about 15 times within
five seconds.
❏Use the ink cartridge before the date printed on
its package.
❏Use up the ink cartridge within a year of
installation for best results.
❏Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill
them. This could damage the print head.
❏Do not touch the IC chip on the side of the
cartridge. This may affect normal operation and
printing.
❏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.
❏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.
Note on this Guide
Meaning of Symbols
Warning: Warnings must be followed to
avoid serious bodily injury.
Caution: Cautions must be followed to
avoid damage to this product or
bodily injury.
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c
Important: Important contains important
information on the operation of
this product.
Note: Notes contain useful or
additional information on the
operation of this product.
Illustrations
Unless otherwise noted, the illustrations in this
documentation show the SC-P20000 Series.
Unless otherwise noted, the computer screenshots
show the SC-P20000 Series.
Operating System Versions
In this documentation, the following abbreviations are
used.
Windows
In this manual, "Windows" refers to "Windows 10",
"Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7",
"Windows Vista", "Windows XP", "Windows Server
2012", "Windows Server 2008", and "Windows Server
2003".
Mac OS X
In this manual, "Mac OS X" refers to "OS X El
Capitan", "OS X Yosemite", "OS X Mavericks", "OS X
Mountain Lion", "OS X Lion", "Mac OS X v10.7.x",
and "Mac OS X v10.6.8".
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Printer Parts
Front
AHead maintenance cover
Open when cleaning around the print head.
U“Cleaning around the print head” on page 169
BCartridge cover
On the left and right of the printer. Open when replacing ink cartridges.
U“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 150
CSupport bar
Adjust this when using the auto take-up reel unit (optional) or the paper basket. When performing other opera-
tions, we recommend that this should be used in the storing position (at the back).
U“Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on page 46
U“Using the Paper Basket” on page 56
DCasters
There are two casters on each stand. Lock the casters when using the printer.
EMaintenance box covers
Open these covers when replacing the Maintenance Box. There is no cover in the middle for the SC-P10000 Series.
U“Replacing Maintenance Boxes” on page 152
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FPaper basket
Output from the printer collects in this basket, keeping the media clean and free of creases.
U“Using the Paper Basket” on page 56
GPoster board support
Lift this up and out when loading poster board. Ensures that poster board feeds smoothly.
U“Loading and Removing Poster Board” on page 41
HControl panel
U“Control panel” on page 15
IAlert lamp
This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs.
Lights or flashes: An error occurred. The lamp lights or flashes depending on the type of error.
The control panel displays a description of the error. However, if the printer is turned off
while the printer cover is open, the light flashes but no error description is displayed.
Off : No error.
JRoll paper cover
Cover to protect the roll paper and to keep dust out. Close it when using the printer except when loading or
removing roll paper.
KRoll rests
Use these to rest the roll paper temporarily when attaching or removing the roll paper adapter from the roll
paper. This can be removed. See the following for more details.
U“Attaching the Roll Paper Adapter” on page 31
LPrinter cover
Open this cover when cleaning the printer or clearing jams.
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Inside
AAttachment container
Use this to store the print head protective material removed during setup, and for storing the hexagon wrench
and so on.
BMaintenance Box
Absorbs waste ink that is discharged during cleaning and printing. Replace when a replacement message is
displayed on the control panel.
There is no central maintenance box for the SC-P10000 Series.
U“Replacing Maintenance Boxes” on page 152
CInk cartridges
Install cartridges into all slots.
U“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 150
DRoll lock lever
A lever that locks roll paper in place after the roll is attached to the adapter holder. Raise to unlock and lower to
lock.
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EAdapter holder
Attach the roll paper adapter in which roll paper has been set.
FAdapter guides
Guides for attaching roll paper. Move the roll paper adapter along these guides to attach it to the adapter holder.
U“Attaching the Roll Paper Adapter” on page 31
GPaper slot
The slot through which roll paper and cut sheets are loaded.
Load cut sheets one at a time.
HPrint head
Fires ink through high density nozzles while moving left and right to print.
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Side/Back
AStatus light
The color indicates the network transmission speed.
Red : 100Base-T
Green: 1000Base-T
BLAN port
Connects the LAN cable.
CData light
The network connection status and data reception are indicated by a lit or flashing light.
On : Connected.
Flashi
ng
: Receiving data.
DUSB port
Use when connecting to a computer using a USB cable.
EOption port
Connects the auto take-up reel unit and so on.
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FAC inlet
Connect the supplied power cable here.
GOption slot
Slot to connect the optional hard disk unit or Adobe PostScript 3 Expansion Unit.
HVents
Vents air from inside the printer. Do not block the vents.
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Roll paper adapter
Use the supplied roll paper adapter when loading roll
paper onto the printer.
U“Attaching the Roll Paper Adapter” on page 31
AAdapter lock lever
Lift to unlock, lower to lock. Unlock when
attaching roll paper to the adapter, lock once the
roll is attached.
BSize lever
Switch according to the roll-core size (core
diameter).
Control panel
APbutton (power button)
Turns the power on and off.
BPlight (power light)
The printer’s operational status is indicated by a lit
or flashing light
On : The power is on.
Flashi
ng
: 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.
CMbutton (Load/Remove Paper button)
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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 Zbutton. Follow
the on-screen instructions to load or remove the
paper.
DScreen
Displays the printer's status, menus, error
messages, and so on. U“Screen View” on
page 17
EMenu button
Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in
the display.
U“Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 115
Fybutton (back button)
Press this button to go up one level in the menu
hierarchy while menus are displayed. U“Menu
Operations” on page 115
Gl/rbuttons (left and right arrow buttons)
❏Use these buttons to select tabs. The selected tab is
highlighted and the content of the info display area
is updated for the selected tab.
U“Screen View” on page 17
❏Use these buttons while menus are displayed to
position the cursor or delete characters when
entering text for items such as Setting Name or IP
Address.
Hu/dbuttons (Up/Down buttons)
❏Press to select menu items and parameter while a
menu is displayed.
U“Menu Operations” on page 115
❏When roll paper is loaded, press to feed and rewind
the paper. Hold down dto feed up to 3 m. Hold
down uto rewind up to 20 cm. Rewinding stops
when the end of the roll reaches the print starting
position. Release the button and then press it again
to resume.
IZbutton
❏Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in
the display.
U“Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 115
❏Use this button while menus are displayed and an
item is highlighted to display the sub-menu.
❏If this is pressed while a parameter is selected from
the Menu, the parameter is set or executed.
Jbutton (Help button)
Except when printing is in progress, press this
button to display the Help menu. Highlight an
item and press the Zbutton to view help for the
highlighted item.
K"button (Maintenance button)
Displays the Maintenance menu, which is used for
nozzle checks, head cleaning, and so on.
U“Maintaining the Print Head and so on” on
page 141
LWbutton (pause/cancel button)
❏The printer enters pause status if this is pressed
while printing. To release the pause status, press the
Wbutton again, or select Pause Cancel on the
screen and then press the Zbutton. To cancel
print jobs being processed, select Job Cancel on the
screen and then press the Zbutton. When Check
And Clean Nozzle is selected and you press the Z
button, Check And Clean Nozzle is performed for
Head Cleaning.
❏Press this button while a menu or help is displayed
to close the menu or help and return the printer to
ready status.
M)button (Feed/Cut Media button)
❏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.
❏It is used to manually cut roll paper using the built-in
cutter.
U“Manual cut method” on page 36
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Screen View
AMessages
Displays the printer's status, operation, and error
messages.
U“What to do When a Message is Displayed” on
page 159
BTabs/Info Display Area
The tab/info display area contains the five tabs lis-
ted below.
Use the l/rbuttons to select a tab.
Information on the selected tab is displayed in the
info display area.
,: The Print Queues Tab
Print job information is displayed in the info
display area.
When you press the Menu button, the Print
Queues menu is displayed.
U“Print Queues menu” on page 122
The Info Display Area
The name of the job being printed is
displayed when the printer driver is used.
If an optional hard disk unit or Adobe
PostScript 3 Expansion Unit is installed, it
also shows the number of held jobs, if any.
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Important:
A flashing ,icon indicates that an optional
hard disk unit or Adobe PostScript 3
Expansion Unit is transmitting data to the
printer. Do not disconnect the power cord or
turn the printer off while the icon is flashing.
Failure to observe this precaution could
corrupt the data on the hard disk unit or
Adobe PostScript 3 Expansion Unit.
.:ThePaperTab
The information of loaded paper is displayed
in the info display area.
When you press the Menu button, the Paper
menu is displayed.
U“Paper menu” on page 123
The Info Display Area
Displays the Source and Media Type of the
loaded paper.
When roll paper is used, it also displays the
roll width. When Roll Paper Remaining is
set to On, it shows the amount of roll paper
remaining. When the length remaining rea-
ches or falls below the value selected for Re-
maining Alert, a icon is displayed above
the tab icon and an alert like that shown be-
low is displayed to warn that the printer is
nearing the end of the roll.
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:TheInkTab
Shows ink cartridge status in the info display
area.
The Info Display Area
As shown in the following illustrations, the
icon changes based on the status of the ink
cartridge.
Normal Warning or error
1 Status indicators
: No error. The height of the
indicator changes with the level
of ink remaining.
: 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.
2 Ink color codes
VLM : Vivid Light Magenta
C:Cyan
GY : Gray
LGY : Light Gray
LC : Light Cyan
PK : Photo Black
MK : Matte Black
DGY : Dark Gray
Y:Yellow
VM : Vivid Magenta
-: The Maintenance Tab
Displays Maintenance Box status in the info
display area.
When you press the Menu button, the Main-
tenance menu is displayed.
U“Maintenance menu” on page 128
The Info Display Area
As shown in the following illustrations, the
icon changes based on the status of the Main-
tenance Box.
Normal Warning or error
1 Status indicators
: No error. The height of the
indicator corresponds to the
amount of space.
: 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.
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/:TheSetupTab
Shows the specified IP address and the platen
gap value that were used for the last print job
in the information display area.
The platen gap display disappears when the
paper is changed. When printing is done
after that, that value is displayed.
When you press the Menu button, the Setup
menu is displayed.
U“Setup menu” on page 130
Features
The main features of this printer are described below.
Realizing High Resolution and
Productivity
The newly developed print heads and functions have
achieved the industry's highest levels of definition and
productivity for photos, fine art, and high resolution
posters.
Newly developed print heads
The built-in 2.66 inch μTFP heads in a staggered
arrangement have achieved a print resolution of 300
dpi suitable for printing
Amount of paper feed detection/
adjustment function
By implementing technology to reduce slight
differences on the right and left when feeding roll
paper, along with Epson's original sensor technology,
we have drastically improved the precision for paper
feeding. By realizing minute paper feeding control, we
can prevent dips in printing precision caused by slight
differences feeding and thereby achieve prints that are
faithful to the original data. However, paper such as
film that transmits light cannot be detected.
Pigmented inks with superior
resistance
Pigment inks maintain more beautiful and more
vibrant prints over a long period of time with their
high light fastness. They are also extremely
fade-resistant and can be safely displayed in direct
light. Additionally, the high water and ozone
resistance is not only ideal for photo printing, but also
allows for store displays and banners, short-term
outdoor displays of posters and so on. When you are
printing for outdoor use, use lamination processing.
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Multi-colored black ink system
Two black inks to suit your needs
You can use two types of black ink according to the
media being used. Photo Black which realizes a
smooth, professional finish on glossy paper, and
Matte Black which increases black optical density
using matte paper to suit the paper being used. The
improved maximum density (Dmax) on photo black
ink brings out delicate tone differences in gradations.
Three types of gray ink to improve the image quality
As well as Photo Black and Matte Black, the inclusion
of three additions to the black ink system in the shape
of Dark Gray, Gray and Light Gray, achieves the
industry's highest level of gradations and delicate tone
differences.
Superior 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. Adding a roll paper stand to the
printer has made installing the roll paper adapter
simpler. This allows you to easily install the roll paper
adapters to each end of the roll paper and load the paper.
U“Loading Roll Paper” on page 33
Ease of Maintenance
Since loading roll paper and replacing consumables,
including ink cartridges, maintenance boxes, and
cutters, can be performed from the front, you can
place the printer against a wall. This means the printer
does not have to be moved to allow rear maintenance
access.
Auto nozzle check function
The new nozzle check function reduces time lost due
to clogged nozzles, wasted paper or ink, and
maintenance downtime. This allows you to print
continuously without having to worry about clogged
nozzles. This function features Printless Nozzle
Check that allows you to check clogged nozzles from
the control panel without using paper, and Check
And Clean Nozzle that allows you to clean only
logged nozzles automatically.
Improved color adjustment function
(Epson Color Calibration Utility)
The Epson Color Calibration Utility software
provided on the Epson homepage allows you to easily
perform color calibration using the printer's built-in
sensors.
Adjust all prints with one calibration
By saving the calibration data to the printer, you do
not need to perform calibration for every paper type
or mode. Also, you do not need to make individual
calibrations when sharing the printer with multiple
users.
Perform color management for multiple printers
You can perform color management for multiple
printers that are the same model.
See the Epson Color Calibration Utility manual for
details.
Improved energy efficiency with
sleep mode and Power Off Timer
When no print jobs are being handled, or when no
operation has been performed for some time, the
printer enters sleep mode to reduce power
consumption. Furthermore, if the Power Off Timer
function is enabled, the printer automatically turns off
to avoid wasting electricity. This function works if no
print jobs are received and no operations are carried
out for a specified duration of time, except when an
error has occurred.
U“Setting Power Saving” on page 63
Various Options
Optimized printing (Hard disk unit)
When the hard disk unit is installed, print jobs can be
saved, queued, and reprinted. Saved print jobs can
also be printed from the printer's control panel. This
reduces the time from starting your computer and
printing from an application, as well as allowing you
to reprint quickly.
U“Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit” on
page 64
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