Epson SC-T5100 Series User manual

User's Guide
CMP0139-00 EN

Contents
Introduction
NotesonManuals.......................... 5
MeaningofSymbols...................... 5
Illustrations............................ 5
ProductModelDescriptions................ 5
ManualOrganization..................... 5
ViewingPDFManuals.....................5
PrinterParts.............................. 7
Front................................. 7
Inside.................................9
Back.................................11
Controlpanel.......................... 13
Homescreenoperations.................. 13
FeaturesofPrinter.........................16
RealizingHighResolution................. 16
InsistenceonEase-of-Use................. 16
NotesonUsageandStorage.................. 17
Installationspace........................17
Noteswhenusingtheprinter............... 18
Noteswhennotusingtheprinter............ 18
Notesonhandlinginkcartridges............ 19
Notesonhandlingpaper.................. 20
SavingPower.............................21
Introducing the Software
Provided Soware......................... 22
Built-in Soware in the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
HowtoUseWebCong.....................24
HowtoStart........................... 24
Closing...............................24
FunctionSummary...................... 24
Updating Soware or Installing Additional
Soware................................ 25
Checking Whether Updates Available and
UpdatingSoware.......................25
ReceivingUpdateNotications............. 25
UninstallingSoware...................... 26
Windows............................. 26
Mac................................. 26
Loading and Setting the Paper
NotesonLoadingthePaper..................27
PaperLoadPosition........................27
LoadingandRemovingtheRollPaper.......... 28
LoadingRollPaper...................... 28
CuttingtheRollPaper.................... 30
RemovingRollPaper.....................32
Loading and Removing Paper in/from the Auto
SheetFeeder............................. 34
Attaching and Removing the Stacker (for
PlainPaper)........................... 34
Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. . . . . . . 34
Removing Paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder. . . 36
LoadingandRemovingCutSheet(1sheet)....... 37
LoadingCutSheet(1sheet)................ 37
RemovingCutSheet(1Sheet).............. 38
SettingLoadedPaper.......................39
ForRollPaper..........................39
For Auto Sheet Feeder / Cut Sheet(1 sheet). . . . . 41
OptimizingPaperSettings(MediaAdjust)....... 43
NotesonMakingAdjustments.............. 43
AdjustmentProcedure....................43
Printing with the Printer Driver from
Your Computer
BasicOperatingProcedures(Windows)......... 46
PrintingProcedure...................... 46
CancelingPrinting...................... 48
CustomizingthePrinterDriver............. 49
BasicOperatingProcedures(Mac)............. 52
PrintingProcedure...................... 52
CancelingPrinting...................... 55
CustomizingthePrinterDriver............. 55
PrintingCADDrawings.................... 57
Enlargements and Horizontal and Vertical
Banners................................ 59
Fitting Documents to the Width of the Roll
Paper................................ 60
FittingDocumentstotheOutputSize.........61
ChoosingaPrintSize.....................63
PrintingatNon-StandardSizes............... 64
Correctcolorandprint..................... 68
ColorManagementPrinting..................72
AboutColorManagement................. 72
ColorManagementPrintSettings............72
Setting color management with the applications. 73
Setting color management with the printer
driver................................ 75
Multi-PagePrinting(N-up).................. 79
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Manual2-SidedPrinting(WindowsOnly)....... 80
NotesonUsing2-SidedPrinting............ 80
SettingProceduresforPrinting............. 80
Folded 2-Sided Printing (Windows only). . . . . . . . 82
PosterPrinting(WindowsOnly).............. 83
Printing Multiple Documents (Layout Manager)
(WindowsOnly).......................... 88
SettingProceduresforPrinting............. 88
SavingandRecallingSettings...............89
Printing Using the HP-GL/2 or HP RTL
Mode from a Computer
PrinterSettings........................... 91
BasicPrintSettings...................... 91
HP-GL/2SpecicPrintSettings............. 91
CADApplicationSettings................... 92
Changing the Network Connection
Methods
SwitchingtoWiredLAN.................... 93
SwitchingtoWirelessLAN...................93
Directly Connection Wirelessly (Wi-Fi Direct). . . . 94
Printing Using AirPrint
Making Enlarged Copies with an A3
or A4 Scanner
ConnectingtheScanner.....................96
MakingEnlargedCopies.................... 97
PlacingDocumentsintheScanner.............97
Using the Menu
MenuList............................... 99
PaperSettingmenu....................... 109
RollPapermenu....................... 109
AutoSheetFeedermenu................. 112
CutSheet(1sheet)menu................. 113
PrinterStatusmenu.......................114
Settingsmenu........................... 115
GeneralSettings....................... 115
Maintenance.......................... 131
PrinterStatus/Print..................... 132
EnlargedCopymenu......................133
Maintenance
ClearPrintHeadClogs.................... 134
Checking for Clogged Print Head, and
Cleaning............................. 134
PowerfulCleaning......................134
ReplacingConsumables....................135
HandlingofUsedConsumables............ 135
ReplacingInkCartridges................. 135
MaintenanceBoxReplacement.............137
ReplacingtheCutter.................... 138
Problem Solver
What to do When a Message is Displayed. . . . . . . 140
When a Maintenance Call/Printer Error Occurs. . 141
Troubleshooting......................... 142
You cannot print (because the printer does
notwork)............................ 142
e printer sounds like it is printing, but
nothingprints......................... 144
eprintsarenotwhatyouexpected........ 145
Feedingorejectingproblems.............. 150
Others.............................. 152
Appendix
OptionsandConsumableProducts............154
EpsonSpecialMedia.................... 154
Inkcartridges......................... 154
Others.............................. 155
SupportedMedia.........................157
EpsonSpecialMediaTable................157
Supported Commercially Available Paper. . . . . 160
Printablearea........................... 163
RollPaper............................ 163
CutSheet(AutoSheetFeeder)............. 165
CutSheet(1Sheet)..................... 165
MovingorTransportingthePrinter........... 166
Moving to a Dierent Location in the Same
Building............................. 166
WhenTransporting..................... 167
Handling if Transporting/Leaving the Printer
inanEnvironmentof-10°CorLess......... 167
SystemRequirements......................169
PrinterDriver......................... 169
WebCong...........................170
SpecicationsTable....................... 171
ForEuropeanusers..................... 172
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Where To Get Help
TechnicalSupportWebSite................. 174
ContactingEpsonSupport.................. 174
BeforeContactingEpson................. 174
HelpforUsersinNorthAmerica........... 175
HelpforUsersinEurope................. 175
HelpforUsersinAustralia................175
HelpforUsersinSingapore............... 176
HelpforUsersinailand................ 176
HelpforUsersinVietnam................ 176
HelpforUsersinIndonesia............... 176
HelpforUsersinHongKong.............. 177
HelpforUsersinMalaysia................ 177
HelpforUsersinIndia...................177
HelpforUsersinthePhilippines........... 178
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Introduction
Notes on Manuals
Meaning of Symbols
Warning: Warnings must be followed to
avoid serious bodily injury.
Caution: Cautions must be followed to
avoid bodily injury.
c
Important: Important must be followed to
avoid damage to this product.
Note: Notes contain useful or
additional information on the
operation of this product.
UIndicates related reference
content.
Illustrations
e illustrations may dier 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
e 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.
Operator's Guide
(booklet or PDF)
Provides selected information
on how to use the printer and
frequently used features of the
printer.
General Information
(PDF)
Provides important safety
instructions, printer
specications and contact
details.
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
is section uses the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC as an
example to explain the basic operations for viewing
the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
AClick to print the PDF manual.
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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 original page, do the following.
For Windows
While pressing the Alt key, press the key.
For Mac
While pressing the command key, press the
key.
EYou can input and search for keywords, such as the
names of items you want to conrm.
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. e 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
e illustration shows the SC-T3100 Series (24 inch model with stand).
AControl panel
U“Control panel” on page 13
BCutter cover
Open when replacing the cutter.
U“Replacing the Cutter” on page 138
CPaper basket
Output from the printer collects in this basket, keeping the media clean and free of creases.
A dedicated stand that comes with a paper basket is provided as an option for SC-T3100N Series and
SC-T5100N Series.
U“Options and Consumable Products” on page 154
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DCasters
ere are two casters on each leg. e casters are normally kept locked once the printer is in place.
EStacker (for plain paper)
Attach this stacker to the front of the printer in this way when continuously printing multiple sheets of plain
paper from the auto sheet feeder. e printed paper is stacked in this tray aer ejection. Remove the stacker
when using roll paper or Cut Sheet (1 sheet).
U“Attaching and Removing the Stacker (for Plain Paper)” on page 34
FB1 width paper support (SC-T5100 Series/SC-T5100N Series only)
For roll paper or cut sheet (1 sheet) equivalent to B1 width (718 to 738 mm) only, raise the B1 width paper
support before printing to prevent scung and soiling of the print surface.
U“Loading Roll Paper” on page 28
U“Loading Cut Sheet(1 sheet)” on page 37
GEdge guides
Slide these guides against the le and right edges of the paper loaded in the auto sheet feeder. It can prevent
paper from being fed skewed.
HAuto sheet feeder
is allows you to load multiple sheets of A3 to A4 cut sheet. e loaded paper is automatically fed and printed
continuously.
U“Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder” on page 34
ICut sheet cover
Open this cover when using the auto sheet feeder or when loading a cut sheet of paper.
U“Loading Cut Sheet(1 sheet)” on page 37
When loading roll paper, open this cover and then open the roll paper cover.
To prevent dust from accumulating inside the printer, use the printer with this cover closed when not using the
auto sheet feeder and when not loading a cut sheet of paper.
JFront cover
Open this cover when replacing ink cartridges or clearing a paper jam.
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Inside
ARoll paper cover
is cover protects the loaded roll paper and prevents dust from entering inside the printer. Except when load‐
ing or removing roll paper, it should be closed when using the printer.
U“Loading Roll Paper” on page 28
BPaper slot
is is the slot through which roll paper or single sheets of cut sheet are fed during printing. Feed single sheets
one at a time.
CInk cartridges
Install cartridges into all slots.
U“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 135
DCartridge cover
Open when replacing ink cartridges.
ESpindle
When loading roll paper into the printer, insert this through the roll paper.
FMovable ange (transparent)
is xes the roll paper placed on the spindle. Attach or detach it when placing or removing roll paper on/from
the spindle.
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GSpindle holder
Place the spindle in this holder aer it is attached to the roll paper. ere is a holder on both the le and right
sides.
U“Loading Roll Paper” on page 28
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Back
AMaintenance box cover
Open the cover when replacing the Maintenance Box.
BMaintenance Box
is container is for collecting the waste ink.
U“Maintenance Box Replacement” on page 137
CAC inlet
Connect the supplied power cable here.
DLAN port
Connects the LAN cable.
EStatus light (green, orange)
e color indicates the network transmission speed.
O:
Orange:
Green:
10BASE-T
100BASE-T
1000BASE-T
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FData light (yellow)
e network connection status and data reception are indicated by a lit or ashing light.
On:
Flashing:
Connected.
Receiving data.
GOPTION port
Connect a scanner to perform enlarged copying.
U“Making Enlarged Copies with an A3 or A4 Scanner” on page 96
HUSB port
Connects the USB cable.
IVents
Do not block the vents.
U“Installation space” on page 17
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Control panel
AHome button
Touch this button while a menu is displayed to
return to the Home screen. e home button is o
when it cannot be used during operations such as
paper feeding.
BPlight (power light)
On : e power is on.
Flashing : e printer is performing a process
such as starting up, powering o, data
receiving, or print head cleaning.
Please wait without performing any
operation until this light stops
ashing. Do not disconnect the power
cord.
O :e power is o.
CPbutton (power button)
Turns the power on and o.
DScreen
is is a touch panel to display the printer's status,
menus, error messages, and so on. You can select
the menu items and options displayed on this
screen by gently touching (tapping) them, and
scroll the screen by moving your nger while it
remains touching the screen.
Home screen operations
Overview of Home screen operations UOperator's
Guide (booklet or PDF)
AInformation display area
Displays the printer's status, error messages, and so
on.
BRoll paper information area
❏When roll paper is loaded
Displays information on the loaded roll paper. When
Paper Remaining is set to On, the approximate
remaining amount (remaining length) is displayed.
Touching this area displays a menu to perform
operations such as setting and adjusting the roll
paper.
U“Roll Paper menu” on page 109
❏When roll paper is not loaded
Displays "---". Touching this area displays the
procedure for loading roll paper.
CPaper Setting menu button
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Touch this button when loading, removing, setting,
or adjusting paper.
❏See the following for more details on Roll Paper.
U“Loading and Removing the Roll Paper” on
page 28
Menu descriptions U“Roll Paper menu” on
page 109
❏See the following for more details on Auto Sheet
Feeder.
U“Loading and Removing Paper in/from the Auto
Sheet Feeder” on page 34
Menu descriptions U“Auto Sheet Feeder menu”
on page 112
❏See the following for more details on Cut Sheet(1
sheet).
U“Loading and Removing Cut Sheet(1 sheet)” on
page 37
Menu descriptions U“Cut Sheet(1 sheet) menu”
on page 113
DPrinter Status menu button
Touch this button when you want to check the
status of consumables or details of displayed
notications.
U“Printer Status menu” on page 114
ESettings menu button
Touch this button when you want to perform
maintenance or congure the printer operation
settings, network settings, or other settings. See the
following for more details.
U“Settings menu” on page 115
FInformation icon
When there are notications, such as consumable
remaining amount low warnings, the number of
notications is indicated by a badge at the top right
of this icon. If you touch this icon when the badge
is displayed, a list of the notications that require
your action is displayed. Touching each item
displays instructions on what to do. If you do not
perform the actions, the badge will not disappear.
GNetwork icon
e network connection status is indicated by an
icon as shown below.
Touching the icon allows you to switch the net‐
work connection status.
U“Changing the Network Connection Methods”
on page 93
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.
HConsumables status icon
Estimates of the remaining amounts of ink
cartridges and the empty space in the Maintenance
Box are indicated by the length of the bars. e
shorter a bar is, the lower the remaining amount of
ink or space.
When is displayed, the remaining amount of
the corresponding ink cartridge or the amount of
empty space in the Maintenance Box is low.
Touching the icon displays the consumables status
screen so that you can check the ink cartridge and
Maintenance Box product numbers. is is a
shortcut button for Supply Status in the Printer
Status menu.
U“Printer Status menu” on page 114
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Note:
When you connect an Epson A3 or A4 scanner to the
printer, Enlarged Copy appears to allow you to easily
make enlarged copies.
U“Making Enlarged Copies with an A3 or A4
Scanner” on page 96
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Features of Printer
Realizing High Resolution
CAD drawings that are clear, legible,
and can even be used safely
outdoors
Newly-developed Epson UltraChrome XD2 ink
enables the printer to produce extremely detailed
drawings both in black and white and in color.
e supplied printer driver oers a line drawing mode,
making it easier to optimize printing for line drawing
and, through unsurpassed reproduction of line
drawing and ne lines in the form of connected lines,
diagonals, and curves, ensuring the best possible
results when the printer is used for drawings.
In addition, you can even safely take your drawings
outdoors with you because they are printed using ink
with excellent water resistance.
U“Printing CAD Drawings” on page 57
Posters and displays that are vivid
and also allow for short-term
outdoor display
Posters with vivid hues can be printed simply by
selecting, for example, Poster (Photo)/Perspective in
Select Target of the supplied printer driver.
Short-term outdoor display is even supported since
ink that also has excellent light fastness is used.
Your posters will last even longer if you use lamination
processing.
e eect diers depending on the paper.
Insistence on Ease-of-Use
Space-saving large-format printer
is printer is compact and lightweight compared to
previous large-format Epson printers, so you will have
no trouble nding a location to place it. e model
without a stand can even be placed on a drawing
storage cabinet or the like. See the following for
dimensions.
U“Specications Table” on page 171
Automatic switching between auto
sheet feeder (cut sheet) and roll
paper
is printer allows not only roll paper to be loaded but
also multiple sheets of A3 size or smaller sheet to be
loaded in the auto sheet feeder at the same time. When
you select either of these two Source settings of the
printer driver, the paper is switched automatically to
allow you to print easily.
Smooth operation while checking
the operating instructions on the
screen
In addition to having a screen design that enables
intuitive operation, this printer allows you to check
illustrated instructions of operations such as how to
load paper.
UOperator's Guide (booklet or PDF)
Printer driver that is simple and easy
to operate
Print settings can be optimized simply by choosing the
desired use or target. is spares you the trouble of
adjusting print settings individually. When you select a
Source setting, printing failures due to paper loading
mistakes are reduced because the size and type of
paper loaded in the printer are applied automatically.
In addition to checking the set conditions in an
illustration in the printer driver, you can also check a
detailed image in the preview screen before printing.
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Support for wireless LAN connection
is printer can be freely placed where desired without
considering cable routing because it can connect with
a computer via a wireless LAN to print. Of course, it
also supports a wired LAN connection.
Furthermore, even if your device is not connected to a
LAN, this printer also allows printing by directly
connecting with it using Wi-Fi Direct. From an iOS
device, you can also print easily using AirPrint.
U“Switching to Wireless LAN” on page 93
U“Directly Connection Wirelessly (Wi-Fi Direct)”
on page 94
U“Printing Using AirPrint” on page 95
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 “Specications Table“ for the external
dimensions of the printer.
U“Specications Table” on page 171
SC-T5100 Series/SC-T3100 Series
WD H
SC-T5100
Series
1318 mm 1270 mm 1063 mm
SC-T3100
Series
1020 mm 1270 mm 1063 mm
SC-T5100N Series/SC-T3100N Series
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WD H
SC-T5100N
Series
1318 mm 915 mm 380 mm
SC-T3100N
Series
1020 mm 915 mm 380 mm
*At least 130 mm of space is required at the back when
replacing the Maintenance Box.
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
"Specications Table".
U“Specications Table” on page 171
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.
❏e 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 o without rst 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. e 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 printing is not performed, some of
each color of ink will be consumed by ink
cartridge replacement, print head cleaning, and
other maintenance operations needed to keep the
print head in good condition.
❏e printer may automatically perform print head
cleaning to maintain good printing quality. Please
wait until cleaning nishes without opening any of
the covers or turning o the power.
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 storing the printer, store it at with the ink
cartridges installed. Do not place the printer tilted,
upright, or upside down.
❏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.
❏e roller may leave an impression on paper that
is le in the printer. is 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 aer conrming that the print
head has been capped (the print head is
positioned at the far right). If the print head is le
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 o.
❏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.
e print head nozzles are very small, and they
can become clogged easily if ne dust gets on the
print head, and you may not be able to print
properly.
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❏e print head may fail if the environmental
temperature becomes -10°C or lower. If the
environmental temperature in the room or during
transport is expected to become -10°C or lower, be
sure to discharge the ink in advance.
U“Handling if Transporting/Leaving the
Printer in an Environment of -10°C or Less” on
page 167
Notes on handling ink
cartridges
Note the following points when handling ink
cartridges to maintain good print quality.
❏e ink cartridges packaged with your printer are
partly used during initial setup. In order to
produce high quality printouts, the print head in
your printer will be fully charged with ink. is
one-o process consumes a quantity of ink and
therefore these cartridges may print fewer pages
compared to subsequent ink cartridges.
❏e Initial Cartridge included together with the
printer are designed for printer setup and not for
resale or later use. Aer some ink is used for
charging, the rest is available for printing. For the
initial setup, make sure to use Initial Cartridge.
❏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, use all the ink in the
cartridges within 6 months of opening the
packages.
❏Do not open the ink cartridge package until you
are ready to install it in the printer. e cartridge
is vacuum packed to maintain its reliability.
❏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 at least three hours.
❏Be sure to peel o the tape (yellow) before
installing an ink cartridge. If you attempt to
forcibly install an ink cartridge without removing
the tape, the printer may become unable to print
properly. Never peel o anything else such as the
lm or label. Ink may leak.
❏Do not touch the IC chips on the ink cartridges.
You may not be able to print properly.
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❏Install the ink cartridges for all the colors. Printing
is not possible if they are not all installed.
❏Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. e print head nozzles may dry and
printing may become no longer possible.
❏e ink level and other data are stored in the IC
chip, allowing cartridges to be used aer being
removed and replaced. However, if an ink
cartridge with not much ink remaining is removed
and reinstalled, it may not be usable because some
ink is consumed to ensure the reliability of the
printer.
❏To avoid getting dust on the ink supply port, store
a removed partially used ink cartridge with the
ink supply port downward or horizontal in the
same environment as this product. e 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 aect 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.
❏Even when the printer is not in use, some of each
color of ink will be consumed by ink cartridge
replacement, print head cleaning, and other
maintenance operations needed to keep the print
head in good condition.
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❏A mixture of color inks may be used to print black
depending on the paper type and print quality
settings even for black and white and grayscale
printing.
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 aect 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 o 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 aer
opening, and keep them in a at 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 print outs. If they are
rubbed or scratched, the ink may peel o.
❏Do not touch the surface of print outs. e ink
may peel o.
❏Make sure the print outs are completely dry before
folding of stacking; otherwise, the color may
change where they touch (leaves a mark). ese
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.
Note:
Typically, print outs and photos fade over time (color
distortion) due to the eects of light and various
constituents in the air. is 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 aer printing.
❏e colors of photos, posters, and other printed
materials appear dierent under dierent lighting
conditions (light sources
*
). e colors of print outs
from this printer may also appear dierent under
dierent light sources.
* Light sources include sunlight, uorescent light,
incandescent light, and other types.
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