Epson SC-S60600 Series User manual

User's Guide
CMP0073-00 EN

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Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Introduction
PrinterParts..............................5
FrontSection...........................5
Rightview.............................7
Inside.................................9
Back.................................10
Controlpanel..........................12
UnderstandingtheDisplay................13
Features................................16
RealizingHighProductivity................16
HighPrintQuality......................16
SuperiorEaseofUse.....................16
NotesonUsageandStorage..................17
Installationspace.......................17
Noteswhenusingtheprinter...............17
Noteswhennotusingtheprinter............18
Notesonhandlinginkcartridges............19
HandlingMedia........................20
Notes on Usage of WH/MS Ink (SC-S80600
Series).................................21
IntroducingtheSoftware....................22
StartingEpsonControlDashboard..........23
When accessing Epson Control Dashboard
fromanothercomputer...................23
ExitingEpsonControlDashboard...........23
UsingEPSONSoftwareUpdater............23
UninstallingSoftware......................24
Basic Operations
Notesonloadingmedia.....................25
NotesonLoadingMedia....................25
Loadingmedia...........................26
PrintStartPosition........................31
UsingtheAutoTake-upReelUnit.............32
AttachingtheRollCore...................33
Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Out. . . . . 35
Take-upwiththePrintedSideFacingIn.......37
SettingsforLoadedMedia...................40
RemovingtheTake-upRoll..................41
Printing the Amount of Media Remaining. . . . . 42
CuttingMedia.........................42
RemovingMedia........................43
BeforePrinting...........................44
SavingNewMediaSettings..................45
Type and Summary of Media Settings. . . . . . . . 45
EasyMediaSetupProcedure...............46
MediaAdjust............................47
MediaAdjust(Auto).....................48
MediaAdjust(Manual)...................48
Changingsettingsduringprinting.............50
Changing the Heater Temperature and Drying
Settings...............................50
CorrectingBanding......................51
Checking Details for the Remaining Amount
ofInkandWiperUnits...................51
Printablearea............................53
Maintenance
When to Perform Various Maintenance
Operations..............................55
CleaningLocationsandCleaningTiming......55
Locations of Consumables and Replacement
Timing...............................56
Othermaintenance......................57
WhatYou’llNeed.........................58
Precautionsregardingmaintenance............59
DailyCleaning...........................59
PerformingRegularCleaning................60
Usinginkcleaner.......................61
MovingthePrintHead...................61
CleaningAroundthePrintHead............62
CleaningAroundtheCaps................63
FinishingCleaning......................66
ShakingandReplacingInkCartridges..........66
Shaking..............................66
Replacementprocedure...................67
DisposingofWasteInk.....................68
PreparingandReplacementTiming..........68
WasteInkCounter......................69
ReplacingtheWasteInkBottle.............69
ReplacingMaintenanceParts.................70
PreparingandReplacementTiming..........70
ReplacingMaintenanceParts...............71
Replacingthemediaedgeplates...............73
Replacementprocedure...................73
Disposalofusedconsumables................75
Disposal..............................75
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Checkingforcloggednozzles.................76
WaystoCheckforClogs..................76
Printingnozzlecheckpatterns..............77
HeadCleaning...........................77
TypesofHeadCleaning..................77
Headcleaningprocedure..................78
Long-term Storage (Pre-storage Maintenance). . . . 79
Pre-storageMaintenanceTiming............79
PerformingPre-storageMaintenance.........80
Restartinguseoftheprinter................80
Change Color Mode (SC-S80600 Series only).....80
NotesonChanging......................80
Timing when Changing from 10 to 9 Colors. . . . 81
ChangeColorModeprocedure.............81
Cleaninginsidethefrontcover...............82
Cleaningpressurerollers....................82
ApplyingGreasetotheCarriageRod...........83
Location of Carriage Rod and Used Pad. . . . . . . 83
Greasing procedure for carriage rod A. . . . . . . . 83
GreasingprocedureforcarriagerodB........85
StoringGrease.........................86
Using the Control Panel Menu
MenuOperations.........................87
MenuList...............................88
DetailsoftheMenu........................93
TheMediaSetupMenu...................93
ThePrinterSetupMenu..................98
TheMaintenanceMenu..................100
ThePrinterStatusMenu................. 102
ThePreferenceMenu................... 103
Problem Solver
WhenaMessageisDisplayed................105
When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs. . . 107
Troubleshooting......................... 108
You cannot print (because the printer does not
work)............................... 108
The printer sounds like it is printing, but
nothingprints.........................108
Theprintsarenotwhatyouexpected........109
Media...............................110
Others.............................. 112
Appendix
OptionsandConsumableProducts........... 113
SupportedMedia.........................117
MovingandTransportingthePrinter..........117
MovingthePrinter..................... 117
Transport............................ 118
Media Settings List for Each Media Type. . . . . . . 119
System Requirements (Epson Control
Dashboard).............................120
SpecificationsTable.......................121
Where To Get Help
TechnicalSupportWebSite.................123
ContactingEpsonSupport..................123
BeforeContactingEpson.................123
HelpforUsersinNorthAmerica...........124
HelpforUsersinEurope.................124
HelpforUsersinTaiwan.................124
HelpforUsersinAustralia............... 125
HelpforUsersinSingapore...............125
HelpforUsersinThailand................126
HelpforUsersinVietnam................126
HelpforUsersinIndonesia...............126
HelpforUsersinHongKong..............127
HelpforUsersinMalaysia................127
HelpforUsersinIndia.................. 127
HelpforUsersinthePhilippines........... 128
Software License Terms
OpenSourceSoftwareLicenses.............. 129
Bonjour............................. 129
OtherSoftwareLicenses................... 134
Info-ZIPCopyrightandLicense............134
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Introduction
Printer Parts
Front Section
The illustration shows the SC-S60600 Series.
AMaintenance cover (left)
Open this cover to clean the area around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer.
U“Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 62
BAdditional Print Drying System
The heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing. This is an option for the SC-S80600 Series/SC-S40600
Series.
UAdditional Print Drying System Setup Guide
CAfter heater
The heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing.
U“Changing the Heater Temperature and Drying Settings” on page 50
DTension bar
The tensioner maintains tension to prevent the media sagging as it is taken up.
U“Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on page 32
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ERoll core holder
Place the roll core for media take-up on these holders. There are same parts on both the left and the right.
U“Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on page 32
FRoll support
Rest media temporarily on these supports when removing the take-up roll. There are same parts on both the
left and the right.
GAuto switch
Use this switch to select the auto take-up direction. Choose Off to disable auto take-up.
HManual switch
Use this switch to select the manual take-up direction. The selected option takes effect when the Auto switch is
in the Off position.
IInk cartridges
The SC-S40600 Series only has cartridge slots on the right.
Install all ink cartridges into each slot. Depending on the maintenance operation being performed, follow the
instructions on the control panel screen to install the Cleaning Cartridge.
JLock levers
Raise the levers to unlock the ink cartridges prior to removal. Lower the levers to lock the cartridges in place
after insertion.
KCartridge check lamp
This lamp lights when an ink cartridge error occurs.
On : An error occurred. Check the contents of the error on the control panel's screen.
Off : No error.
LMaintenance cover (right)
Open this cover to clean the area around the caps. Normally closed when using the printer.
U“Cleaning Around the Caps” on page 63
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.
NAlert lamp
This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs.
Light/Flash : An error occurred. The type of error is indicated by how the lamp lights or flashes. Check the
contents of the error on the control panel's screen.
Off : No error.
OControl panel
U“Control panel” on page 12
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PAir filter
These filters absorb ink mist as air passes through the printer. The air filters are consumable items.
Replace the wiper unit at the same time.
U“Replacing Maintenance Parts” on page 70
QFront cover
Open when loading media, cleaning the inside of the printer, or removing jammed media. Normally closed
when using the printer.
Right view
AAirflow vents
Allows air to flow into the printer. Do not obstruct these vents.
BWaste 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.
CWaste 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 68
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DCasters
There are two casters on each leg. Once installation is complete, the front casters should be kept locked while
the printer is in use.
EAdjusters
When installing on a carpeted floor or a sloping floor, check level gauge of the printer and adjust these to keep
the printer stable.
USetup Guide
FAC inlet #1/AC inlet #2
Connects the power cable. Be sure to connect both cables.
GLAN port
Connects the LAN cable. Use a shielded twisted pair cable (category 5 or higher).
HData 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.
IStatus lamp
The color indicates the network's communication speed.
Red : 100Base-TX
Green : 1000Base-T
JUSB port
Connects the USB cable.
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Inside
Dirt on any of the following parts may reduce print quality. Regularly clean or exchange these parts as described in
the chapters listed in the reference sections below.
APrint head
The print head prints by moving left and right while emitting ink. Clean at least once a month.
U“Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 62
BMedia 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 26
CCutter groove
Pass the blade of a cutter (available in the market) down this groove to cut media.
U“Cutting Media” on page 42
DPressure rollers
These rollers press down on the media during printing.
U“Daily Cleaning” on page 59
EPlaten heater
The platen heater ensures that the ink adheres evenly.
U“Changing the Heater Temperature and Drying Settings” on page 50
U“Daily Cleaning” on page 59
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FCaps
Except during printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them drying out. The SC-S80600 Series/
SC-S60600 Series has two blocks. Clean at least once a month.
U“Cleaning Around the Caps” on page 63
GWiper unit
The wiper removes ink from the surface of the print head nozzles. The wiper unit is a consumable item.
Replace when a message is displayed on the control panel prompting you to do so.
U“Replacing Maintenance Parts” on page 70
HFlushing pad
Ink is discharged onto this pad during flushing. This is a consumable; Replace the wiper unit at the same time.
U“Replacing Maintenance Parts” on page 70
Back
ADrive switch
The drive switch is used to feed the media during loading and to rewind the media for replacement.
BRoll holder
Place media on these holders. There are same parts on both the left and the right.
CLevel gauge
When installing on a carpeted floor or a sloping floor, check the horizontal level of the printer. There are same
parts on both the left and the right.
USetup Guide
DLift lever
If the media to be mounted on the roll holders seems heavy, use these levers to raise the media effortlessly to
the level of the roll holders. There are same parts on both the left and the right.
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EPre-heater
Heats the media before printing so that the print area is not subject to sudden changes in temperature.
FRoll support
Rest media on these supports before placing it on the roll holders. There are same parts on both the left and the
right.
GHandle
After placing media on the right roll holder, rotate the handle to press the holder and apply pressure to the roll
core.
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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.
Flashing : The printer is receiving data or
performing head cleaning or other
operations during shut-down.
Off : The power is off.
CMbutton (media setup button)
Pressing this button displays the Media Setup
menu on the screen to perform Feed To Cut
Position, Media Remaining, Select Media,
Customize Settings, and Easy Media Setup.
U“The Media Setup Menu” on page 93
If you press this while printing, you can adjust the
media feed.
U“Correcting Banding” on page 51
DDisplay
Displays the printer's status, menus, error
messages, and so on. U“Understanding the
Display” on page 13
EMenu button
Press this button to display menus. U“Using the
Control Panel Menu” on page 87
Fybutton (back button)
Press this button to exit to the previous menu
when options are displayed. U“Menu
Operations” on page 87
Gl/rbuttons (left and right arrow buttons)
Use to position the cursor when performing such
tasks as entering a Setting Name or IP address in
the setup menu.
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Hu/dbuttons (up and down buttons)
❏When the media loading lever is in a lowered
position and the dbutton is pressed, media is fed. If
the ubutton is pressed, media is rewound. This
occurs regardless of the way the loaded media is
rolled.
Note that when the ubutton is used to rewind, the
media will stop when its edge reaches the starting
print position. Rewind can be resumed by releasing
the button and then pressing it again.
❏When the media loading lever in a raised position,
the button to rewind media depends on how the
loaded media is rolled.
Printable Side Out: Press the ubutton.
Printable Side In: Press the dbutton.
Keep the button pressed to rewind the media up to
25 cm.
❏When the menus are displayed, these buttons can
be used to select menu items and options. U
“Menu Operations” on page 87
IZbutton
❏Pressing this button when a menu item is
highlighted displays options for the selected item.
❏Pressing this button when an option is highlighted
selects the highlighted item or performs the
selected operation.
❏Pressing this button while the alert buzzer is
sounding stops the buzzer.
J[] button (heating/drying button)
Pressing this button displays the Heating & Drying
menu on the screen to perform Start Preheat,
Heater Temperature, Drying Time Per Pass, and
After Heater Feed. If the Additional Print Drying
System (supplied with the SC-S60600 Series;
optional with other models) is attached, you can
also adjust Additional Dryer settings. These
options can be adjusted during printing.
U“Changing the Heater Temperature and
Drying Settings” on page 50
K#button (maintenance button)
Pressing this button displays the Maintenance
menu on the screen to perform Nozzle Check,
Cleaning, Head Maintenance, Replace Ink Bottle,
Head Washing, and Pre-Storage Maint. This
button is disabled during printing.
U“The Maintenance Menu” on page 100
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.
❏Pressing this button when menus are displayed
closes the menus and returns the printer to ready
status.
M[] button (light button)
Press when the internal light is on to turn off the
light.
Press when the internal light is off to turn on the
light.
However, when you press the button during an
operation that does not allow the light to turn on,
the light remains off.
Understanding the Display
The illustration shows the display for the SC-S60600
Series.
Ready
AMessages
Displays the printer's status, operation, and error
messages.
U“When a Message is Displayed” on page 105
BHeater temperature
From left to right, this display shows the settings
for the pre-heater, platen heater, and after heater.
The thermometer icons give a rough indication of
the current temperatures of the heaters.
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: The heater has reached the selected
temperature.
: The heater has not reached the selected
temperature.
CFeed adjustment information during printing
This information is displayed when the adjustment
value is specified during printing.
U“Correcting Banding” on page 51
DMedia info
❏From left to right, this display shows the number for
the selected media, platen gap, media width, and
media remaining.
❏The selected platen gap is shown as follows.
:1.6
:2.0
:2.5
❏The media remaining is not displayed if OFF is
selected for Length in the Media Remaining menu.
U“Media Remaining” on page 93
EInk cartridge status
Displays the approximate level of remaining ink
and the current status. When ink runs low or an
error occurs, the display changes as shown below.
Normal Warning or error
1 Status indicators
The ink cartridge status is indicated as follows.
: Ready to print. The height of the
indicator changes with the level of ink
remaining.
: Ink is low. You need to prepare a new
ink cartridge.
: The level of ink remaining has
reached the limit. Replace the old ink
cartridge with a new one.
: The ink cartridge is not latched.
Lower the lock lever to engage the latch.
: No ink cartridge is inserted. Insert the
ink cartridge and lower the lock lever
to engage the latch.
: An error occurred. Check the message
on the screen, and clear the error.
: A Cleaning Cartridge is installed. The
height of the indicator changes with
the level of cleaning fluid remaining.
2 Ink color codes
SC-S80600 Series
OR : Orange
LK : Light Black
BK : Black
C : Cyan
M:Magenta
Y:Yellow
R:Red
LC : Light Cyan
LM : Light Magenta
WH : White
MS : Metallic Silver
CL : Cleaning cartridge
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series
BK : Black
Y:Yellow
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M:Magenta
C:Cyan
FWaste Ink Bottle status
Displays the approximate amount of space availa-
ble in the Waste Ink Bottle. The display changes as
shown below when the waste ink bottle is nearly
full or an error occurs.
Normal Warning or error
1 Status indicators
The status of the Waste Ink Bottle is shown as
follows.
: No error. The indicator changes to
show the amount of space available.
: The Waste Ink Bottle is almost full.
Ready a new Waste Ink Bottle.
: The Waste Ink Bottle is full. Replace
with a new Waste Ink Bottle.
GWiper unit status
Displays the remaining amount for the wiper.
: The indicator decreases according to
the amount remaining.
HAdditional Print Drying System status
Displays the settings for the Additional Print Dry-
ing System (optional for the SC-S80600 Series/
SC-S40600 Series).
No icon : Not installed, or it is not installed
correctly.
: The drying fan is enabled.
: The drying fan is not enabled. To
start the fan, select Additional Dryer
for ON in the setup menu.
U“Changing the Heater Temperature and Dry-
ing Settings” on page 50
Note:
You can check Eto Gin a little more detail from
Level on the setup menu.
U“The Printer Status Menu” on page 102
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Features
This large-format color ink jet printer supports roll
media 1626 mm (64 inches) in width. The main
features of this printer are described below.
Realizing High Productivity
Triple Heaters
The three heaters listed below support improved
productivity and print quality.
The pre-heater: Warms media before printing to
protect the print area from sudden changes in
temperature.
The platen heater: Ensures that the ink adheres evenly.
The after heater: Can be used to rapidly dry ink after
printing.
Media Feeding Unit Accommodates up to 45 kg Rolls
The Media Feeding Unit can handle high-capacity
rolls with external diameters of up to 250 mm and
weights of up to 45 kg ensuring that media requires
less frequent replacement.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Comes Standard
The auto take-up reel unit automatically takes up
printed media cleanly, with no wrinkles. You’ll find it
comes in handy for banner printing, high-volume
print jobs, and continuous overnight printing.
High-Capacity Ink Cartridges
The printer uses high-capacity, 700 ml ink cartridges
(WH cartridges 600 ml, MS cartridges 350 ml) to
ensure productivity. This also reduces the nuisance of
frequent ink replacements.
High-Speed Printing
The SC-S60600 Series is equipped with two heads for
faster printing. High speeds are supported by using
two cartridges for each color of ink.
Additional Print Drying System Available
The Additional Print Drying System (supplied with
the SC-S60600 Series; optional with other models) can
be used for increased drying performance and
improved productivity. When using 10 color mode in
SC-S80600 Series, we recommend using this system as
WH/MS ink can take a while to dry.
High Print Quality
Smooth Gradations, High-Fidelity Color
Reproduction
The SC-S80600 Series is equipped for light-colored
inks (LK, LC, and LM) to reduce graininess and
smooth the gradations. Also, the use of OR and R ink
increases the color gamut for high-fidelity color
reproduction.
This achieves a print quality at a level sufficient for
fine art, car wraps, and indoor display advertising that
can be inspected at close range.
Equipping WH/MS inks
By equipping the SC-S80600 Series with WH or MS
ink, a variety of print effects become available.
The WH ink is high opacity, making it suitable for
masking on transparent media (window graphics).
Other inks can be printed over WH or MS inks (ink
layering), preventing color inks showing through and
allowing for a variety of metallic colors.
Superior Ease of Use
Media Installation and Take up a Snap
The roll and roll core holders require no spindles,
eliminating the need to attach spindles before
installing media. Just bring the media to the printer
and install it directly. Never having to juggle long
spindles makes installing media a snap even where
space is limited.
In addition to roll supports that give you a place to
rest media during installation, the printer offers lift
levers that allow heavy media to be effortlessly raised
to the level of the roll holders.
Easily register optimum print settings for the media
being used
A variety of settings are provided allowing you to
perform optimum printing according to the size and
type of the media being used. When Easy Media
Setup is enabled on the setup menu, you can register a
variety of settings quickly and easily according to the
media type.
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When using the "Epson Control Dashboard" software,
you can download and set print setting files (EMX)
provided by Epson. An EMX is a print settings file for
each media type and includes print information that is
necessary to print correctly on commercially available
media, such as settings for media registered to the
printer, ICC profiles to be used in RIP, the number of
passes, and the resolution. All you need to do is
register media settings to the printer and then specify
the print information using RIP for optimum printing.
Ease of Maintenance
Print quality can only be ensured through
maintenance. Cleaning operations have been reduced
through wipers built into the printer. Also, the design
of this printer leaves plenty of space for maintenance,
making maintenance easy.
You can prevent nozzles becoming clogged or
automatically improve clogging symptoms through
periodic cleaning and running the auto nozzle check
function.
Changing the color mode to suit your needs
You can change to the following color modes.
❏10 color mode (WH) <= => 10 color mode (MS)
❏10 color mode (WH) <= => 9 color mode
❏10 color mode (MS) <= => 9 color mode
U“Change Color Mode (SC-S80600 Series only)”
on page 80
E-Mail Error/Warning Notification
EpsonNet Config with Web Browser system built into
the printer's network interface offers e-mail
notification. Once configured for e-mail notification,
the printer will send errors and warnings to selected
e-mail addresses, ensuring peace of mind when the
printer is left unmanned during overnight operation
and in other similar situations.
Starting EpsonNet Config (with Web Browser) U
Network Guide (pdf)
Lamp and Buzzer Error Alerts
When an error occurs, a buzzer will sound and the
alert lamp will light. The large alert lamp is highly
visible, even at a distance.
A buzzer sounds simultaneously to prevent time
wasted while stoppages due to errors go unnoticed.
High-Speed USB/Gigabit Ethernet
The printer comes equipped with high-speed USB and
100 Base-TX/1000 Base-T network interfaces.
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 121
Notes when using the printer
Note the following points when using this printer to
avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality
decline.
When using WH/MS ink, observe the following
points as well.
U“Notes on Usage of WH/MS Ink (SC-S80600
Series)” on page 21
❏When using the printer, observe the operating
temperature and humidity range described in the
"Specifications Table". U“Specifications Table”
on page 121
Note, however, that the desired results may not be
achieved if the temperature and humidity are
within the limits for the printer but not within
those for the media. Be sure the operating
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conditions suit the media. For more information,
see the documentation supplied with the media.
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. The print
head nozzles could dry out and clog.
❏Do not bend or tug the waste ink tube. Ink could
spill inside or around the printer.
❏Maintenance such as cleaning and replacement
must be performed according to usage frequency
or at recommended intervals. Failure to perform
regular maintenance could result in loss of print
quality. In the absence of the appropriate
maintenance, continued use could damage the
print head.
U“Cleaning Locations and Cleaning Timing”
on page 55
❏The print head may not be capped (the print head
may not return to the right side) if the printer is
turned off when the media is jammed or an error
has occurred. 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.
❏The print head is automatically cleaned at a fixed
interval after printing to keep the nozzle from
clogging.
Be sure that the Waste Ink Bottle is placed
whenever the printer is on.
❏As well as being expended during printing, ink is
used during head cleaning and other maintenance
required to keep the print head in working order.
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.
When using WH/MS ink, observe the following
points as well.
U“Notes on Usage of WH/MS Ink (SC-S80600
Series)” on page 21
❏If the printer will not be used for an extended
period (and switched off), use Cleaning Cartridge
(available separately) and perform Pre-Storage
Maint.. Leaving the heads unwashed causes
permanent clogs.
See the following for more information.
U“Long-term Storage (Pre-storage
Maintenance)” on page 79
❏If you do not print for a long time and do not
perform pre-storage maintenance, turn the
printer on at least once every seven days.
If you do not print for a long time, the print head
nozzles may become clogged. Head cleaning will
be performed automatically after the printer is
turned on and started. Head cleaning prevents
clogged print heads and maintains print quality.
Do not turn the printer off until cleaning is
complete.
❏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“Printing nozzle check patterns” on page 77
❏The pressure rollers may crease media left in the
printer. The media may also become wavy or
curled, causing jams or resulting in the media
coming into contact with the print head. Remove
the media before putting the printer in storage.
❏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.
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❏Close all covers before placing the printer in
storage. If you are not using the printer for a long
time, put an anti-static cloth or cover on the
printer to prevent dust. 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.
❏When storing the printer, be sure that it is level:
do not store it on an angle, on end, or upside down.
Notes on handling ink cartridges
Note the following points when handling ink
cartridges to maintain good print quality.
When using WH/MS ink, observe the following
points as well.
U“Notes on Usage of WH/MS Ink (SC-S80600
Series)” on page 21
❏Extra ink is required to fully charge the print head
nozzles the first time the printer is used;
replacement cartridges will be needed earlier than
usual.
❏Store ink cartridges at room temperature in a
location that is not exposed to direct sunlight.
❏To ensure print quality, use all the ink in the
cartridge before the earlier of the following dates:
❏The expiry date shown on the ink cartridge
packaging
❏Six months after opening the package of ink
cartridge
❏If you move ink cartridges from a cold place to a
warm place, leave it at room temperature for
more than four hours before using the ink cartridge.
❏Do not touch the ink cartridge IC chip. You may
not be able to print properly.
❏You cannot print if any of the ink cartridge 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 when the printer is
not in use.
❏Because the green IC chip contains the cartridge's
own information such as the remaining ink level,
you can still reinstall and use the ink cartridge
after removing it from the printer.
❏Use a cleaning stick from the supplied
Maintenance Kit to wipe ink from the ink supply
port of cartridges that have been removed from
the printer before all the ink is used. Dried ink on
the supply port may cause ink leaks when the
cartridge is reinserted and used.
While cartridges are in storage, keep the ink
supply ports free of dust. The ink supply port has
a valve in it so it does not need to be capped.
❏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 effect printer function or
performance.
❏Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You
may not be able to print properly.
❏Do not drop or knock it against hard objects;
otherwise, the ink may leak from the cartridge.
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❏Ink cartridges installed in the printer (except for
WH and MS) must be removed and thoroughly
shaken once every three weeks.
WH and MS ink cartridges must be removed and
thoroughly shaken every day before starting work.
You do not need to shake the Cleaning Cartridge.
Shaking ink cartridges U“Shaking” on
page 66
Handling Media
Note the following when handling or storing media.
Media that are in poor condition will not produce
good quality prints.
Be sure to read the documentation provided with each
type of media.
Notes on Handling
❏Do not fold the media or damage the printable
surface.
❏Do not touch the printable surface. Moisture and
oils from your hands can affect print quality.
❏When handling media, hold it by both edges. We
recommend wearing cotton gloves.
❏Keep the media dry.
❏Packaging materials can be used to store media
and should not be thrown away.
❏Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight,
excessive heat, or humidity.
❏When not in use, media should be removed from
the printer, rewound, and inserted in its original
packaging for storage. Leaving media in the
printer for extended periods may cause it to
deteriorate.
Handling Media After Printing
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.
❏Make sure printouts are completely dry before
folding or stacking, otherwise discoloration or
other marks may appear where the prints touch.
These marks will disappear if the prints are
immediately separated and dried but will become
permanent if the surfaces are not separated.
❏Avoid direct sunlight.
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