Epson SC-T3000 User manual

User's Guide
NPD4669-00 EN

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Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Introduction
ImportantSafetyInstructions.................6
When choosing a place for this product. . . . . . . . 6
Whensettingupthisproduct...............6
Whenusingthisproduct...................6
Whenhandlingtheinkcartridges............7
NoteonthisGuide.........................7
MeaningofSymbols......................7
Illustrations............................7
OperatingSystemVersions.................7
PrinterParts..............................9
Frontsection...........................9
Rollpaperadapter.......................12
Controlpanel..........................12
ScreenView...........................13
Features................................16
RealizingHighProductivity................16
RealizingHighResolution.................16
InsistenceonEase-of-Use.................16
NotesonUsageandStorage..................17
Installationspace.......................17
Noteswhenusingtheprinter...............18
Noteswhennotusingtheprinter............18
Notesonhandlinginkcartridges............18
Notesonhandlingpaper..................19
IntroducingtheSuppliedSoftware.............21
ContentsoftheSoftwareDisc..............21
SummaryofthePrinterDriver.............23
Basic Operations
LoadingandRemovingtheRollPaper..........24
LoadingRollPaper......................24
Cuttingtherollpaper....................26
Removingtherollpaper..................28
LoadingandRemovingCutSheets.............29
LoadingCutSheets......................29
RemovingCutSheets....................31
LoadingandRemovingPosterBoard...........31
LoadingPosterBoard....................31
RemovingPosterBoard...................34
ViewingandChangingMediaSettings..........35
CheckingMediaSettings..................35
AdjustingSettings.......................35
ReplacingPaper..........................36
UsingthePaperBasket.....................37
Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit (SC-T7000
SeriesOnly).............................39
UsingtheControlPanel..................40
AttachingthePaper......................40
Removing Paper from the Auto Take-up Reel
Unit.................................43
BasicPrintingMethods(Windows)............45
BasicPrintingMethods(MacOSX)............48
Printablearea............................51
RollPaperPrintableArea.................51
CutSheetsPrintableArea.................51
Turning Off the Power Using Power Off Timer
......................................52
CancelingPrinting........................53
Using the Optional Hard Disk Unit
ThePurposeoftheHardDiskUnit............55
SavingPrintJobstotheHardDiskUnit.........56
ViewingandPrintingSavedPrintJobs..........57
More Ways to Print
Enlargements and Horizontal and Vertical
Banners................................58
Fitting Documents to the Width of the Roll
Paper................................59
ChoosingaPrintSize....................60
Fitting Documents to the Output Size. . . . . . . . 61
MakingEnlargedCopieswithaScanner.........62
ConnectingtheScanner..................62
MakingEnlargedCopies..................63
PlacingDocumentsintheScanner...........63
PrintingatNon-StandardSizes...............64
PrintingCADDrawings....................66
BorderlessPrinting........................67
Types of Borderless Printing Methods. . . . . . . . 67
Supported Media Sizes for Borderless Printing
....................................68
AboutRollPaperCutting.................69
SettingProceduresforPrinting.............70
Correctcolorandprint.....................72
Multi-Page/PosterPrinting..................75
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FoldedDouble-Side(Windowsonly).........76
N-up................................76
Poster(Windowsonly)...................77
Printing Multiple Documents (the Layout
Manager)(WindowsOnly)..................81
SettingProceduresforPrinting.............82
SavingandRecallingSettings...............82
Color Management Printing
AboutColorManagement...................84
ColorManagementPrintSettings.............84
Settingprofiles.........................85
Setting color management with the applications
......................................85
Setting color management with the printer driver
......................................86
Color management printing by Host ICM
(Windows)............................86
Color management printing by ColorSync
(MacOSX)............................87
Color management printing by Driver
ICM(Windowsonly).....................88
Tips for Using the Printer
Driver(Windows)
DisplayingtheSettingsScreen................90
FromthePrintericon....................90
DisplayingHelp..........................91
ClicktheHelpButtontoDisplay............91
Right-click on the item you want to check and
display...............................91
CustomizingthePrinterDriver...............92
Saving various settings as your Select Settings
....................................92
AddingMediaTypes.....................92
Rearrangingdisplayitems.................93
OverviewoftheUtilityTab..................94
Uninstallingtheprinterdriver................96
Tips for Using the Printer Driver(Mac
OS X)
DisplayingtheSettingsScreen................97
DisplayingHelp..........................97
UsingEpsonPrinterUtility4.................97
StartingEpsonPrinterUtility4.............97
EpsonPrinterUtility4Functions............97
Uninstallingtheprinterdriver................98
RemovingEPSONLFPRemotePanel2.......98
Using the Control Panel Menu
MenuOperations.........................99
MenuList..............................100
MenuDescriptions....................... 104
PrintQueuesmenu.....................104
Papermenu.......................... 105
Maintenancemenu..................... 107
Setupmenu...........................107
EnlargedCopymenu....................112
Maintenance
AdjustingthePrintHead...................114
Checkingforcloggednozzles..............114
Cleaningtheprinthead..................115
Minimizing Print Misalignments (Head
Alignment)...........................116
ReplacingConsumables....................119
ReplacingInkCartridges.................119
ReplacingMaintenanceBoxes............. 120
ReplacingtheCutter.................... 121
CleaningthePrinter...................... 123
Cleaningtheoutside.................... 123
Cleaningtheinside..................... 123
Problem Solver
What to Do When a Message Is Displayed. . . . . . 125
When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs. . . 127
Troubleshooting......................... 129
You cannot print (because the printer does not
work)............................... 129
The printer sounds like it is printing, but
nothingprints.........................131
The prints are not what you expected. . . . . . . . 131
Feedingorejectingproblems..............134
Others.............................. 136
Appendix
OptionsandConsumableProducts........... 137
SupportedMedia.........................139
EpsonSpecialMediaTable............... 139
Usable Commercially Available Paper Size. . . . 145
Beforeprintingonnon-Epsonmedia........ 146
Notes When Moving or Transporting the Printer
..................................... 147
BeforeMovingorTransporting............ 147
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NotesonTransporting.................. 148
AfterMovingorTransporting............. 148
SystemRequirements..................... 148
SpecificationsTable.......................149
StandardsandApprovals.................150
Where To Get Help
TechnicalSupportWebSite.................151
ContactingEpsonSupport..................151
BeforeContactingEpson.................151
HelpforUsersinNorthAmerica...........152
HelpforUsersinEurope.................152
HelpforUsersinAustralia............... 152
HelpforUsersinSingapore...............153
HelpforUsersinThailand................153
HelpforUsersinVietnam................153
HelpforUsersinIndonesia...............153
HelpforUsersinHongKong..............154
HelpforUsersinMalaysia................154
HelpforUsersinIndia.................. 154
HelpforUsersinthePhilippines........... 155
Software License Terms
OpenSourceSoftwareLicenses.............. 156
Bonjour............................. 158
OtherSoftwareLicenses................... 163
Info-ZIPcopyrightandlicense.............163
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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.
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.
❏Place this product near a wall outlet where the plug
can be easily unplugged.
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.
❏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.
❏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 while printing.
❏Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise
you may damage this product.
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❏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.
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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Important: Notes contain important
information on the operation of
this product.
Note: Tips contain useful or
additional information on the
operation of this product.
Illustrations
Unless otherwise noted, the illustrations in this
documentation show the SC-T7000 Series.
Operating System Versions
In this documentation, the following abbreviations are
used.
Windows refers to Windows 7, Vista, XP.
❏Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic,
Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7
Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate.
❏Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home
Basic Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium
Edition, Windows Vista Business Edition,
Windows Vista Enterprise Edition, and Windows
Vista Ultimate Edition.
❏Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition,
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and
Windows XP Professional.
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Macintosh refers to Mac OS X.
❏Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.5.8 and later
versions.
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Printer Parts
Front section
APrinter cover
Open this cover when cleaning the printer or clearing jams.
BPoster board support
Raise this support so that you can place the media on it when printing on poster board. The support ensures that
poster boards feeds smoothly.
U“Loading and Removing Poster Board” on page 31
CMaintenance box covers
Open these covers when replacing the Maintenance Box.
Some models have only the right cover.
U“Replacing Maintenance Boxes” on page 120
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DPaper basket
Output from the printer collects in this basket, keeping the media clean and free of creases.
It can hold up to 20 sheets of plain paper printed in line drawing mode.
The optional Stand (24”) for the SC-T3000 Series comes with a paper basket.
U“Using the Paper Basket” on page 37
ECasters
There are two casters on each leg. The casters are normally kept locked once the printer is in place.
FStack guides
Select a guide according to the size of the media output to the paper basket.
U“Using the Paper Basket” on page 37
GStack guide switch lever
Use to choose a stack guide.
HCartridge cover
Open when replacing ink cartridges.
U“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 119
IInk cartridges
Install all ink cartridges into each slot.
JAC inlet
Connect the supplied power cable here.
KOption port
Use when connecting the scanner for enlarged copies or the optional auto take-up reel unit.
U“Making Enlarged Copies with a Scanner” on page 62
U“Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit (SC-T7000 Series Only)” on page 39
LLAN port
Connects the LAN cable.
MData light
The network connection status and data reception are indicated by a lit or flashing light.
On : Connected.
Flashing : Receiving data.
NStatus light
The color indicates the network transmission speed.
Off : 10Base-T
Red : 100Base-T
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Green : 1000Base-T
OUSB port
Connect the USB cable here.
PControl panel
U“Using the Control Panel” on page 40
QAlert lamp
This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs.
Lights or
flashes
: An error has occurred. How the lamp lights or flashes varies withthe type of error. The control panel
displays a description of the error.
Off : No error.
RRoll rest
When loading roll paper, place it on this rest and attach the roll paper adapters.
U“Loading Roll Paper” on page 24
SAdapter guides
Guises for attaching roll paper. Move the roll along these guides to attach it to the adapter holder.
U“Loading Roll Paper” on page 24
TRoll lock lever
A lever that locks roll paper in place after the roll is attached to the adapter holder.
UAdapter holder
The roll paper adapter is placed in this holder after the roll paper is attached.
VPaper slot
The slot through which roll paper and single sheets are fed during printing.
Feed single sheets one at a time.
WPrint head
Fires ink via high density nozzles while moving left and right to print.
XRoll paper cover
Cover to protect the roll paper. Except when loading or removing roll paper, it should be closed when using the
printer.
YPaper eject guide
Guides paper output from the printer smoothly into the paper basket.
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Roll paper adapter
Use the supplied roll paper adapter when loading roll
paper onto the printer.
U“Loading Roll Paper” on page 24
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
Position according to the size of the roll core.
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.
C(button (Load/Remove Paper button)
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.
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DScreen
Displays the printer’s status, menus, error messages,
and so on. U“Screen View” on page 13
EMenu button
Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in
the display. U“Using the Control Panel Menu” on
page 99
Fybutton (Back button)
If menus are displayed, pressing this button takes
you up one level in the menu hierarchy. U“Menu
Operations” on page 99
Gl/rbuttons (Left/Right buttons)
❏Use these buttons to select tabs. The selected tab is
highlighted and the content of the info display area
updated for the selected tab.
U“Screen View” on page 13
❏If menus are displayed, these buttons can be used to
position the cursor or to delete characters when
entering text for items such as Setting Name or IP
Address.
Hu/dbuttons (Up/Down buttons)
When menus are displayed, these buttons can be
used to highlight items or options. U“Menu
Operations” on page 99
IZbutton
❏Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in the
display. (This button cannot be used to display menus
when the +is selected.)
U“Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 99
❏When menus are displayed and an item is highlighted,
pressing this button displays the sub-menu for the
highlighted item.
❏If pressed while a parameter is selected from the
Menu, the parameter is set or executed.
Jbutton (Help button)
Except when printing is in progress, pressing this
button displays 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 and head cleaning.
U“Adjusting the Print Head” on page 114
LWbutton (Pause/Cancel button)
❏The printer enters pause status if this is pressed while
printing. To release the pause status, press the W
button 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 while a menu or help is displayed
closes the menu or help and returns 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 27
❏If printing is not currently in progress and the printer is
loaded with roll paper, you can feed paper ahead by
pressing first this button and then the dbutton. Press
the ubutton to rewind. Keep the dbutton pressed to
feed the paper up to 3 m. Keep the ubutton pressed to
rewind the paper up to 20 cm.
When the ubutton is used to rewind roll paper, the
paper will pause when the end of the roll reaches the
starting print position. Release the button and then
press it again to resume.
Screen View
AMessage
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Displays the printer’s status, operation, and error
messages.
U“What to Do When a Message Is Displayed” on
page 125
BTabs/Info Display Area
The tab/info display area contains the six tabs listed
below.
Use the l/rbuttons to select a tab.
Information on the selected tab appears in the info
display area.
,: The Print Queues Tab
This tab displays print job status and can be
used to access the Print Queues menu.
The Info Display Area
The print queues tab info display area shows
the name of the current print job.
If an optional hard disk unit is installed, it also
shows the number of held jobs, if any.
Pressing the Zor Menu button when this tab
is selected displays the Print Queues menu.
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Important:
A flashing ,icon indicates that the optional
hard disk unit is exchanging data with
another device. 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.
.:ThePaperTab
This tab shows the type of paper in the printer
and can be used to access the Paper menu.
The Info Display Area
The paper tab info display area shows the
Source and Media Type. When roll paper is
used, it also shows the roll width. In addition,
when On is selected for Roll Paper
Remaining, it shows the amount of roll paper
remaining. When the length remaining drops
below the value selected for Remaining Alert,
a icon appears above the tab icon and an
alert like that shown below is displayed to warn
that the printer is nearing the end of the roll.
Pressing the Zor Menu button when this tab
is selected displays the Paper menu.
U“Paper menu” on page 105
: The Ink Tab
The ink tab displays ink status.
The Info Display Area
The ink tab info display area contains icons
showing ink status and the approximate level
of ink remaining. The icons change as follows
when the ink is low or an error occurs.
Normal Warning or Error
1
2
1 Status indicators
The ink cartridge status is indicated as fol-
lows.
: No error. The height of the
indicator varies with the amount
of ink remaining in the cartridge.
: Ink is low. You need to prepare a
new ink cartridge.
: Ink cartridge is expended; replace
with a new ink cartridge.
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: An error occurred. Check the
message on the screen, and clear
the error.
: Non-genuine cartridge.
Epson recommends the use of
genuine Epson ink
cartridges.Epson cannot
guarantee the quality or reliability
of non-genuine ink.
2 Ink color codes
C:Cyan
Y:Yellow
M:Magenta
MK : Matte Black
PK : Photo Black
-: The Maintenance Tab
The maintenance tab shows the status of the
Maintenance Box and is used to display the
Maintenance menu.
The Info Display Area
The maintenance tab info display area shows
Maintenance Box status and the approximate
amount of space remaining in the Mainte-
nance Box. The icons change as follows to
show errors or to warn when the Maintenance
Box is nearing the end of its service life.
Normal Warning or Error
1
1 Status indicators
Maintenance Box status is shown as follows.
: No error. The height of the
indicator corresponds to the
amount of space remaining.
: 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.
Pressing the Zor Menu button when this tab
is selected displays the Maintenance menu.
U“Maintenance menu” on page 107
/:TheSetupTab
The setup tab displays the IP address and
menus for various settings.
The Info Display Area
The setup tab info display area shows the IP
address currently assigned, if any.
Pressing the Zor Menu button when this tab
is selected displays the Setup menu.
U“Setup menu” on page 107
+: The Enlarged Copy Tab
The enlarged copy tab is displayed only when a
scanner is connected.
Pressing the Zbutton when this tab is
selected displays the Enlarged Copy screen.
U“Enlarged Copy menu” on page 112
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Features
The main features of this printer are described below.
Realizing High Productivity
High-speed printing
The speed of the print head and paper feed have been
increased for faster printing.
The printer is equipped with a high-speed rotary cutter
for quick cutting, significantly increasing productivity.
Paper basket holds consecutive sheets
The paper basket accommodates up to 20 sheets of A1/
A0/US D/US E plain paper, promoting automation for
improved productivity.
The optional Stand (24”) for the SC-T3000 Series comes
with a paper basket.
U“Using the Paper Basket” on page 37
Improved operability with an easy to see and use
color screen
Designed for intuitive operation, the large, brightly-lit,
color LCD display is easy to understand and easy to use.
The large display offers detailed, easy-to-understand
error messages and illustrated guides to loading paper.
U“Screen View” on page 13
Checking current operating status even from afar
thanks to an alert lamp
Errors are immediately obvious even at a distance,
thanks to the large, highly visible alert lamp. This helps
prevent any wasted time when printing has stopped due
to running out of ink or paper.
Realizing High Resolution
Thanks to newly developed EPSON UltraChrome XD
Ink technology, the printer can be used for high-quality
posters and CAD drawings.
CAD drawings: clear, legible, and with unsurpassed
water resistance
Newly-developed, high-density ink Matte Black ink
enables the printer to produce extremely detailed
drawings.
Pigmented inks are used for all colors for unsurpassed
water resistance, allowing print results to be safely
carried out-of-doors.
The printer driver offers a line drawing mode, making it
easier to optimize printing for line drawing and,
through unsurpassed reproduction of line drawing and
fine lines in the form of connected lines, diagonals, and
curves, ensuring the best possible results when the
printer is used for drawings.
Vivid, highly lightfast posters and displays
Our new magenta ink improves the reds so important to
posters, making them even more noticeable.
The printer driver offers a poster mode that simplifies
the printing of vivid posters. Posters with vivid hues can
be printed simply by selecting poster mode.
Thanks to the pigmented inks used for all colors, the
results are highly water-resistant and can be used for
short-term outdoor display. They are also extremely
lightfast and fade-resistant and can be safely displayed
in direct sunlight.
Insistence on 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.
To load roll paper, simply place it on the roll rest and
attach roll paper adapters to both ends. The roll rest is
low, making it easy even for short workers to load paper.
U“Loading Roll Paper” on page 24
Easy maintenance
Roll paper and all replacements, including ink
cartridges, Maintenance Boxes, and cutters, are
installed from the front, allowing the printer to be
placed against a wall. The printer does not have to be
moved to allow rear access.
Choose from three sizes of cartridge according to the
task
Choose from 110, 350, and 700 ml cartridges according
to the frequency with which the printer is used. Use
cost-effective 700 ml cartridges for high-volume poster
printing or select individual 110 or 350 ml cartridges for
monochrome printing.
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New printer driver offers greatly improved
ease-of-use
Print settings can be optimized simply by choosing the
desired use or target. This spares you the trouble of
adjusting print settings individually.
On startup, the printer driver automatically checks the
status of the paper loaded in the printer and displays it in
the Media Settings dialog, preventing errors caused by
failure to check paper status before printing.
The printer driver displays printer settings graphically,
reducing errors caused by inappropriate choices of
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 149
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* When printing on poster board, ensure that there is
sufficient space both in front of and behind the
printer.
U“Loading and Removing Poster Board” on
page 31
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Notes when using the printer
Note the following points when using this printer to
avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality
decline.
❏When using the printer, observe the operating
temperature and humidity range described in the
"Specifications Table". U“Specifications Table”
on page 149
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.
❏Do not install the printer next to heat sources or
directly in the path of air from a ventilator or air
conditioner. 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 by head cleaning and other maintenance
operations needed to keep the print 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.
❏When turned on after an extended period of disuse,
the printer may automatically perform head
cleaning to ensure print quality.
Head cleaning will end after about 10 to 15 minutes.
Notes on handling ink cartridges
Note the following points when handling ink cartridges
to maintain good print quality.
❏The supplied ink cartridges and Maintenance Box
are for use during the initial charging. The supplied
ink cartridges and Maintenance Box will be require
replacement relatively quickly.
❏We recommend that ink cartridges be stored at
room temperature out of direct sunlight and used
before the expiry date printed on the packaging.
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❏To ensure good results, use all the ink in the
cartridge within a year 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 four hours.
❏Do not touch the IC chips on the sides of ink
cartridges. You may not be able to print properly.
❏Install all ink cartridges into each slot. You cannot
print if any of the slots are empty.
❏Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. The ink in the printer may dry, preventing
it from printing 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.
❏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.
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. Be careful not to
scratch or soil the paper, and flatten it before
loading it in the printer.
❏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; Failure to observe
this precaution may cause ink to rub off.
❏Make sure the print outs are completely dry before
folding of stacking; 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.
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❏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.
Note:
Typically, print outs and photos fade over time (color
distortion) due to the effects of light and various
constituents in the air. This also applies to Epson special
media. However, with the correct storage method, the
degree of color distortion can be minimized.
❏See the documentation supplied with Epson special
media for detailed information on handling the
paper after printing.
❏The colors of photos, posters, and other printed
materials appear different under different lighting
conditions (light sources
*
). The colors of print outs
from this printer may also appear different under
different light sources.
* Light sources include sunlight, fluorescent light,
incandescent light, and other types.
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