Epson SC-P5300 Series User manual

User's Guide
CMP0433-01EN

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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
Introduction
NotesonManuals..........................7
MeaningofSymbols...................... 7
Illustrations............................ 7
ProductModelDescriptions................ 7
ManualOrganization..................... 7
ViewingPDFManuals.....................7
PrinterParts..............................9
FrontSection........................... 9
PaperArea............................ 10
Inside................................13
Back.................................13
ControlPanel.......................... 15
ScreenView........................... 15
NotesonUsageandStorage..................17
InstallationSpace....................... 17
NotesWhenUsingthePrinter.............. 17
NotesWhenNotUsingthePrinter...........18
NotesWhenUsingtheControlPanel......... 19
NotesonHandlingInkCartridges...........19
NotesonHandlingPaper..................20
SavingPower.......................... 21
Introducing the Software
SoftwareProvidedatepson.sn................ 22
OtherSuppliedSoftware.................... 22
UsingEpsonMediaInstaller................. 24
StartingProcedure...................... 24
ConfigurationofMainScreen.............. 25
Edit Media Settings Screen Configuration. . . . . 28
AddingPaperInformation.................30
EditingPaperInformation.................30
Sharing Paper Information with Multiple
Computers............................ 30
UsingWebConfig.........................31
StartingProcedure...................... 31
ClosingProcedure.......................31
FunctionSummary...................... 32
UsingEpsonEdgeDashboard................ 32
StartingProcedure...................... 32
ClosingProcedure.......................32
UsingEPSONSoftwareUpdater.............. 32
CheckingSoftwareUpdateAvailability........32
ReceivingUpdateNotifications............. 33
UninstallingSoftware...................... 34
Windows............................. 34
Mac................................. 34
Changing the Network Connection
Methods
SwitchingtoWiredLAN.................... 36
SwitchingtoWirelessLAN.................. 36
Directly Connecting Wirelessly (Wi-Fi Direct). . . . 37
Basic Operations
NotesonLoadingthePaper..................38
PaperLoadingPosition..................... 38
LoadingRollPaper........................ 40
HowtoLoad...........................40
Installing and Removing the Spacer for
BorderlessPrinting...................... 41
Loading Paper Cassette/Cut Sheet/Poster Board. . . 41
NotesonLoadingthePaperCassette......... 41
HowtoLoad...........................42
SettingLoadedPaper.......................43
HowtoSet............................ 43
When the Paper Type is not Displayed on the
ControlPanelorinthePrinterDriver........ 44
Optimizing Media Settings (Paper Feed Adjust/
PrintHeadAlignment)..................... 48
Precautions When Performing Print
Adjustments........................... 48
PaperFeedAdjust....................... 48
PrintHeadAlignment....................49
RemovingRollPaper.......................50
TypesofCuts.......................... 50
ManualCutMethod..................... 50
RemovingRollPaper.....................52
EjectingPosterBoard...................... 52
BasicPrintingMethods(Windows).............53
BasicPrintingMethods(Mac)................ 55
PrintableArea............................57
RollPaperPrintableArea................. 57
CutSheetsPrintableArea................. 57
CancelingPrinting........................ 58
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Various Printing Methods
Printing with Darker Tones of Black (Black
EnhanceOvercoat)........................ 59
CorrectColorandPrint.....................59
PrintingBlackandWhitePhotos.............. 62
BorderlessPrinting........................ 65
Types of Borderless Printing Methods. . . . . . . . 65
Supported Media Sizes for Borderless Printing. . 65
AboutRollPaperCutting..................67
SettingProceduresforPrinting............. 68
Enlarged/ReducedPrinting.................. 70
FittoPage/ScaletoFitPaperSize............71
FittoRollPaperWidth(WindowsOnly).......72
CustomScaleSetting(WindowsOnly)........73
Multi-PagePrinting........................74
Manual Double-Sided Printing(Windows only). . . 75
Cautions when Performing Double-Sided
Printing.............................. 75
SettingProceduresforPrinting............. 76
Poster Printing (Enlarge to Cover Several Sheets
andPrint-WindowsOnly).................. 77
SettingProceduresforPrinting............. 77
JoiningtheOutputPaperTogether...........79
PrintingatNon-StandardSizes............... 83
LayoutManager(WindowsOnly)..............85
SettingProceduresforPrinting............. 86
SavingandRecallingSettings...............87
Color Management Printing
AboutColorManagement................... 89
ColorManagementPrintSettings............. 89
SettingProfiles......................... 90
Setting Color Management with the Applications. . 90
Setting Color Management with the Printer
Driver................................. 92
Color Management Printing by Host ICM
(Windows)............................ 92
Color Management Printing by ColorSync
(Mac)................................93
Color Management Printing by Driver
ICM(WindowsOnly).................... 93
Using the Printer Driver(Windows)
DisplayingtheSettingsScreen................ 95
FromtheControlPanel...................95
DisplayingHelp.......................... 96
ClicktheHelpButtontoDisplay............ 96
Right-Click on the Item You Want to Check
andDisplay............................96
CustomizingthePrinterDriver............... 97
Saving Various Settings as Your Select Settings. . 97
SummaryoftheUtilityTab.................. 98
Using the Printer Driver(Mac)
DisplayingtheSettingsScreen................ 99
DisplayingHelp.......................... 99
UsingPresets............................ 99
SavingPresets..........................99
DeletingPresets........................ 99
UsingEpsonPrinterUtility4................ 100
StartingEpsonPrinterUtility4............ 100
EpsonPrinterUtility4Functions........... 100
Menu List
PaperSetting............................102
GeneralSettings......................... 111
SupplyStatus............................118
Maintenance............................118
Language.............................. 119
PrinterStatus/Print....................... 120
Maintenance
PrintHeadNozzleCheck...................121
FromthePrinter....................... 121
FromtheComputer.....................121
HeadCleaning.......................... 121
NotesonCleaning......................122
FromthePrinter....................... 122
FromtheComputer.....................122
ReplacingConsumables....................123
ReplacingInkCartridges................ 123
Replacing the Maintenance Box and
BorderlessMaintenanceBox.............. 125
ReplacingtheCutter.................... 126
CleaningthePrinter...................... 128
CleaningtheOutside....................128
CleaningtheInside..................... 128
Problem Solver
WhenaMessageisDisplayed................132
When an Error Message and Error Code are
Displayed.............................. 133
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Troubleshooting......................... 134
You Cannot Print (Because the Printer Does
NotWork)........................... 134
The Printer Sounds Like It Is Printing, But
NothingPrints........................ 136
ThePrintsAreNotWhatYouExpected...... 137
FeedingorEjectingProblems..............144
Others.............................. 145
Appendix
OptionsandConsumableProducts........... 147
EpsonSpecialMedia.................... 147
InkCartridges.........................147
Others.............................. 148
SupportedMedia.........................150
EpsonSpecialMediaTable................150
Supported Commercially Available Paper. . . . . 154
SupportedPaperWidths................. 155
MovingorTransportingthePrinter........... 157
BeforeMovingorTransporting............ 157
NotesforTransportingthePrinter.......... 157
Procedure for Moving or Transporting the
Printer.............................. 157
SystemRequirements..................... 159
PrinterDriver......................... 159
WebConfig...........................160
SpecificationsTable.......................161
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Introduction
Notes on Manuals
Meaning of Symbols
War ning: 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.
Illustrations
The illustrations may differ slightly from the model
you are using. Please be aware of this when using the
manuals.
Product Model Descriptions
Some models described in this manual may not be
sold in your country or region.
Manual Organization
The manuals for the product are organized as shown
below.
You can view the PDF manuals using Adobe Acrobat
Reader or Preview (Mac).
Setup Guide
(booklet)
Provides information on how
to setup the printer after
unpacking it from the box.
Make sure you read this
manual to perform operations
safely.
Safety Instructions
(booklet)
This manual explains rules that
must be followed to prevent
damage to property and the
risk of injury to customers and
other people. Be sure to read
this manual to use the product
safely and correctly. In some
regions, this information is
included in the Setup Guide.
Epson Support (PDF) Provides information about
Epson Support for each region.
Online Manual
User’s Guide
(this manual)
Provides overall information
and instructions on using the
printer and on solving
problems.
Administrator’s
Guide (PDF)
Provides network
administrators with
information on management
and printer settings.
Viewing PDF Manuals
This section uses Adobe Acrobat Reader DC as an
example to explain the basic operations for viewing
the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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AClick to print the PDF manual.
BEach time it is clicked, the bookmarks are hidden
or shown.
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 previous 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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Printer Parts
Front Section
APrinter cover
Open when loading poster board paper, cleaning the inside of the printer, or removing jammed paper.
Normally closed when using the printer.
BFront cover
Remove to replace built-in cutter blade. Normally installed when using the printer.
CInk cartridge cover (left)
Open when replacing ink cartridges.
U“Replacing Ink Cartridges ” on page 123
DBorderless maintenance box
This container collects waste ink when printing beyond the edges of the paper for borderless printing.
U“Replacing the Borderless Maintenance Box” on page 125
EPaper eject roller
Holds the printed paper as it is ejected.
FInk cartridge cover (right)
Open when replacing ink cartridges or Maintenance Box.
U“Replacing Ink Cartridges ” on page 123
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GMaintenance box
Container for collecting waste ink.
U“Replacing the Maintenance Box” on page 125
HInk cartridges
Install ink cartridges on the left and right for a total of 10 colors.
Ink cartridge order U“Screen View” on page 15
IControl panel
U“Control Panel” on page 15
JAlert lamp
Turns on to notify you when an error has occurred. You can check the details of the error on the control panel.
Paper Area
AEdge guide
Move according to the size of the paper to be loaded. This prevents paper being fed at a slant.
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BPaper cassette
Load cut sheets from 8 to 17 in. wide. Pull out the paper cassette as far as it goes when loading sheets on super
A3 or larger.
U“Loading Paper Cassette/Cut Sheet/Poster Board” on page 41
CPaper eject support
Supports smooth ejection of the paper by raising the paper eject support when printing on plain roll paper. U
“Loading Roll Paper” on page 40
DOutput tray
Ejected paper is collected here. Extend according to the size of the paper being ejected.
ESpindle holder
Holds the spindle loaded with roll paper.
There is one on both the left and the right sides.
FPaper cassette cover
Install to load super A3 or larger paper in the paper cassette. Be sure to install this to prevent dust from accu-
mulating inside the printer.
U“Loading Paper Cassette/Cut Sheet/Poster Board” on page 41
GSpacer for borderless printing
Install and use when you perform borderless printing on roll paper with a 2-inch core.
Paper widths that need the spacer installed for borderless printingU“Supported Media Sizes for Borderless
Printing” on page 65
HMedia edge guide
Fixes the roll paper placed on the spindle.
ISpindle
When you want to load roll paper into the printer, place the roll paper on the spindle.
JRoll adapter
Install when placing roll paper with a 3-inch core on the spindle.
KRoll paper cover
Open to replace the roll paper. To prevent the inside of the printer from getting dusty, always keep this closed
during use.
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LRoll paper feeder
Input slot for loading roll paper.
U“Loading Roll Paper” on page 40
MCut sheet feeder
Input slot for loading Cut Sheet.
U“Loading Paper Cassette/Cut Sheet/Poster Board” on page 41
NPaper support
Raise this when loading Cut Sheet. Supports paper to prevent it from falling forward or backward.
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Inside
AWiper
Used to wipe off ink that is stuck to the surface of the print head nozzles.
BCapping station
Except when printing, these capping stations cover the print head nozzle plate surfaces to prevent them from
drying.
CPrint head
Fires ink via high density nozzles while moving left and right to print.
Do not move the print head by hand.
Back
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ARear cover
Remove if the paper jams, and then clear the jammed paper. Normally installed when using the printer.
BUSB port
Connects the USB cable.
CLAN port
Connects the LAN cable.
DAC inlet
Connects the power cable.
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Control Panel
APbutton (power button)
Turns the power on and off.
BHome button
Press this button while a menu is displayed to
return to the Home screen.
CScreen
Displays the printer’s status, menus and error
messages. It is a touch panel so you can touch it
directly to do operations.
Screen View
A(menu)
Allows you to make paper settings, printer settings,
and perform printer maintenance. See the
following for a list of the menus.
U“Menu List” on page 102
BInformation display area
Displays the printer’s status, error messages, and so
on.
When a print job is received, the display changes as
shown below. The display is described below.
(1) Shows the name of the file being printed.
(2) Progress bar that shows the progress of print-
ing.
(3) Estimated time to complete printing.
(4) Pause button.
CPaper loading information
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Displays paper information for the loaded paper.
When there is no paper loaded, you can press this
area to display the paper selection screen. When
there is paper loaded, you can press this area to
display the Paper Setting screen for the currently
loaded paper.
DDisplays the ink levels
Displays the amount of ink remaining.
The abbreviation below the bar indicates the ink
color.
PK : Photo Black
MK : Matte Black
Y : Yellow
VM : Vivid Magenta
C:Cyan
GY : Gray
VLM : Vivid Light Magenta
LC : Light Cyan
LGY : Light Gray
V:Violet
When is displayed, the corresponding ink is
running low. Press the display to check the ink car-
tridge model number.
EDisplays the amount of space remaining in the
Borderless Maintenance Box
Displays the approximate amount of available
space in the Borderless Maintenance Box for
borderless printing. When is displayed, the
amount of empty space in the Borderless
Maintenance Box is low. Press the display area to
check the Borderless Maintenance Box model
number.
FDisplays the amount of space remaining in the
Maintenance Box
Displays the approximate amount of available
space in the Maintenance Box. When is
displayed, the amount of empty space in the
Maintenance Box is low. Press the display area to
check the Maintenance Box model number.
GPaper input/output
You can load and output roll paper or poster board
without using the Paper Setting in on the
control panel.
: Press to make the printer ready to feed roll
paper so roll paper can be fed.
Press while roll paper is being fed to eject and
rewind the roll paper.
: Use to feed poster board.
Press while paper is being fed to eject the paper.
H(Lock Setting)
Displayed when On is selected for Lock Setting on
the control panel menu.
Press to log on as an administrator. You must enter
an administrator password to log on as an
administrator.
See the Administrator’s Guide for more details.
I(Information)
You can check the consumable item information
and message list.
J(Link to online manual)
You can see the online manual by scanning the QR
code that is displayed.
Note for North American and Latin American
Users
By scanning the displayed QR code, you can see
the "Capping Station Wiper Cleaning" video.
K(Network)
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The network connection status is indicated by an
icon as shown below.
Pressing the icon allows you to switch the network
connection status.
U“Changing the Network Connection Methods”
on page 36
Not connected to a wired LAN or the
wired LAN or wireless LAN not set.
Connected to a wired LAN.
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) is disabled.
Searching for SSID, IP address not set,
or signal strength is 0 or poor.
Connected to a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi).
The number of lines indicates the
signal strength. The more lines there
are, the better the signal strength.
Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) connection is
disabled.
Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) connection is
enabled.
L(Maintenance)
You can check and clean the print head nozzles,
replace consumables, and clean parts.
M(Switch screens)
Each time you press it during printing switches the
screen between the following.
N(Feed/Cut Paper)
When roll paper is loaded, you can feed the paper
to the cut position and cut it. You can also do cut
settings.
Notes on Usage and
Storage
Installation Space
Make sure that you secure the following space, clear of
any other objects, so that paper ejection and
consumable replacement are not obstructed.
See the "Specifications Table" for the external
dimensions of the printer.
U“Specifications Table” on page 161
* The following space is required at the rear of the
printer to print on poster board.
Paper Size Rear Space
A2 Approximately 370 mm
(approximately 14.56 in.)
Super A3 Approximately 260 mm
(approximately 10.23 in.)
A3 Approximately 200 mm
(approximately 7.87 in.)
A4 Approximately 70 mm
(approximately 2.75 in.)
Notes When Using the Printer
Note the following points when using this printer to
avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality
decline.
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❏When using the printer, observe the operating
temperature and humidity range described in the
"Specifications Table".
U“Specifications Table” on page 161
Even when the conditions above are met, you may
not be able to print properly if the environmental
conditions are not suitable for the paper. Be sure
to use the printer in an environment where the
paper’s requirements are met. For more details,
see the documentation supplied with the paper.
Also, when operating in dry areas, air conditioned
environment, or under direct sunlight, maintain
the appropriate humidity.
❏Avoid using the printer in locations with heat
sources or that are exposed to direct draughts
from ventilators or air conditioners. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in the print
head nozzles drying and clogging.
❏The print head may not be capped (i.e., may not
move to the right-hand side) if an error occurs
and the printer is turned off without first
resolving the error. Capping is a function for
automatically covering the print head with a cap
(lid) to prevent the print head from drying out. In
this case, turn on the power and wait a while until
capping is performed automatically.
❏When the power is on, do not remove the power
plug or cut the power at the breaker. The print
head may not be capped properly. In this case,
turn on the power and wait a while until capping
is performed automatically.
❏Even when the printer is not in use, some ink will
be consumed for all colors by print head cleaning
and other maintenance operations needed to keep
the head in good condition.
Notes When Not Using the
Printer
If you are not using it, note the following points when
storing the printer. If it is not stored correctly, you may
not be able to print properly the next time it is used.
❏If you do not print for a long time, the print head
nozzles may become clogged. We recommend that
you print once a week to prevent the print head
from clogging.
❏The roller may leave an impression on paper that
is left in the printer. This can also cause wavy or
curled paper resulting in paper feeding problems
or the print head could be scratched. Remove any
paper when storing.
❏Store the printer after confirming that the print
head has been capped (the print head is
positioned at the far right). If the print head is left
uncapped for a long time, the print quality may
decline.
Note:
If the print head is not capped, turn the printer on, and
then turn it off.
❏To prevent the accumulation of dust and other
foreign matter in the printer, close all covers
before placing it in storage.
If the printer will be not be used for an extended
period, protect it with an anti-static cloth or other
cover.
The print head nozzles are very small, and they
can become clogged easily if fine dust gets on the
print head, and you may not be able to print
properly.
❏If you have not used the printer for a long time,
check the print head for clogging before you start
printing. Perform Head Cleaning if the print head
is clogged.
U“Head Cleaning” on page 121
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Notes When Using the Control
Panel
War ning:
If the operation panel’s liquid crystal display is
damaged, be very careful of the liquid crystal
inside it.
Take emergency measures if any of the following
situations occurs.
❏If it gets on your skin, wipe off any that sticks
to your skin, rinse with water and wash
thoroughly with soap.
❏If it gets in your eyes, rinse with clean water
for at least 15 minutes, and then consult a
doctor.
❏If ink enters your mouth, consult a physician
immediately.
❏Touch the panel with your finger. It will only react
when you touch it with your finger.
❏It may not react when operated with something
other than a finger, when operated with wet
fingers or gloved hands, or when operated when
there is a protective sheet or sticker on the panel.
❏Do not operate with sharp objects such as
ballpoint pens or mechanical pencils. Doing so
could damage the control panel.
❏If the panel gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth. If
the panel is particularly dirty, dampen the cloth
with water containing a small amount of neutral
detergent, firmly wring the cloth dry before using
it to wipe the panel, and then finish by wiping
with a soft, dry cloth. Never use volatile chemicals
such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol. Doing so
could damage the surface of the control panel.
❏Do not use in an environment that is subject to
sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
Condensation may form inside the panel, causing
a decline in performance.
❏Do not forcefully press on the panel or subject it
to strong impact. Doing so could break the panel.
If it should break, do not touch the shards or
attempt to remove the panel, just contact your
dealer or Epson Support.
❏Some pixels on the screen may not light up or
may light up constantly. Also, due to the
characteristics of the liquid crystal display, uneven
brightness may occur, but this is not a
malfunction.
Notes on Handling Ink
Cartridges
Note the following points when handling ink
cartridges to maintain good print quality.
❏The supplied ink cartridges and Maintenance
Boxes are for use during the initial charging.
Prepare replacement ink cartridges and
Maintenance Boxes in advance.
❏We recommend that ink cartridges be stored at
room temperature out of direct sunlight and used
before the expiry date printed on the packaging.
❏To ensure good results, we recommend that all the
ink in the cartridge be used within six months of
installation.
❏Ink cartridges that have been stored at low
temperatures for an extended period should be
allowed to return to room temperature over a
period of three hours.
❏Do not touch the IC chips on the ink cartridges.
You may not be able to print properly.
❏Install ink cartridges into all slots. You cannot
print if any of the slots are empty.
❏Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. The ink in the printer will dry out and
the printer will not function as expected. Leave
ink cartridges in all slots even while you do not
use the printer.
❏The ink level and other data are stored in the IC
chip, allowing cartridges to be used after being
removed and replaced.
❏To avoid getting dirt on the ink supply port, store
the removed ink cartridge properly. The ink
supply port has a valve in it so it does not need to
be capped.
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❏Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the
ink supply port, so be careful not to get any ink on
the surrounding area when removing the
cartridges.
❏To maintain the quality of the print head, this
printer stops printing before ink cartridges are
completely expended.
❏Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled
materials, this does not affect printer function or
performance.
❏Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You
may not be able to print properly.
❏Do not drop or otherwise subject an ink cartridge
to a strong impact. Ink may leak from the
cartridge.
Notes on Handling Paper
Note the following points when handling and storing
the paper. If the paper is not in good condition, print
quality may decline.
Check the documentation supplied with each paper.
Notes on Handling
❏Use Epson special media under normal room
conditions (temperature: 15 to 25 °C, humidity:
40 to 60 %).
❏Do not fold the paper or scratch the surface of the
paper.
❏Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper
with your bare hands. Moisture and oils from
your hands can affect print quality.
❏Handle paper by the edges. We recommend
wearing cotton gloves.
❏Changes in temperature and humidity may cause
paper to become wavy or curled. Check the
following points.
❏Load the paper just before printing.
❏Do not use wavy or curled paper.
For roll paper, cut off the wavy or curled parts
and then load it again.
For cut sheets, use new paper.
❏Do not wet the paper.
❏Do not throw away the paper packaging as you
can use it for storing the paper.
❏Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight,
excessive heat, or humidity.
❏Keep cut sheets in their original package after
opening, and keep them in a flat place.
❏Remove roll paper that is not in use from the
printer. Rewind it correctly and then store it in the
original packaging that came with the roll paper.
If you leave the roll paper in the printer for a long
time, its quality may decline.
Notes on handling printed paper
To maintain long lasting, high quality print results,
note the following points.
❏Do not rub or scratch the printed surface. If they
are rubbed or scratched, the ink may peel off.
❏Do not touch the printed surface, as this may
remove the ink.
❏After printing, make sure the print outs are
completely dry, and do not stack or fold the paper.
Otherwise, the color may change where they
touch (leaves a mark). These marks will disappear
if they are separated immediately and dried;
however, they will remain if not separated.
❏If you put the print outs in an album before they
are completely dry, they may be blurred.
❏Do not use a dryer to dry the print outs.
❏Avoid direct sunlight.
❏Prevent color distortion while displaying or
storing the print outs by following the instructions
in the paper’s documentation.
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