Epson SC-T5400 SERIES User manual

User's Guide
CMP0155-00 EN

Contents
Introduction
NotesonManuals.......................... 5
MeaningofSymbols...................... 5
Illustrations............................ 5
ProductModelDescriptions................ 5
ManualOrganization..................... 5
ViewingPDFManuals.....................5
PrinterParts.............................. 7
Front................................. 7
Inside.................................9
Side(rightside).........................11
Controlpanel.......................... 13
Homescreenoperations.................. 13
FeaturesofPrinter.........................15
RealizingHighProductivity................15
RealizingHighResolution................. 15
InsistenceonEase-of-Use................. 15
NotesonUsageandStorage.................. 17
Installationspace........................17
Noteswhenusingtheprinter............... 17
Noteswhennotusingtheprinter............ 18
Notesonhandlinginkcartridges............ 18
Notesonhandlingpaper.................. 19
SavingPower.............................20
Introducing the Software
Provided Soware......................... 21
Built-in Soware inthePrinter................22
HowtoUseWebCong.....................23
HowtoStart........................... 23
Closing...............................23
FunctionSummary...................... 23
HowtoUseEpsonEdgeDashboard............ 24
HowtoStart........................... 24
Closing...............................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.................... 31
RemovingRollPaper.....................33
LoadingandRemovingCutSheet(1sheet)....... 35
LoadingCutSheet(1sheet)................ 35
RemovingCutSheet(1Sheet).............. 36
SettingLoadedPaper.......................37
ForRollPaper..........................37
ForCutSheet(1sheet).................... 38
OptimizingPaperSettings(MediaAdjust)....... 41
NotesonMakingAdjustments.............. 41
EasyAdjustment........................ 41
PaperFeedAdjust(Auto)..................42
PrintHeadAlignment(Auto)...............42
Printing with the Printer Driver from
Your Computer
BasicOperatingProcedures(Windows)......... 44
PrintingProcedure...................... 44
CancelingPrinting...................... 46
CustomizingthePrinterDriver............. 47
BasicOperatingProcedures(Mac)............. 50
PrintingProcedure...................... 50
CancelingPrinting...................... 52
CustomizingthePrinterDriver............. 52
PrintingCADDrawings.................... 54
Enlargements and Horizontal and Vertical
Banners................................ 56
Fitting Documents to the Width of the Roll
Paper................................ 57
FittingDocumentstotheOutputSize.........58
ChoosingaPrintSize.....................60
PrintingatNon-StandardSizes............... 61
BorderlessPrinting........................ 65
TypesofBorderlessPrintingMethods.........65
SupportedPaper........................ 65
AboutRollPaperCutting..................66
SettingProceduresforPrinting............. 67
Correctcolorandprint..................... 69
ColorManagementPrinting..................73
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AboutColorManagement................. 73
ColorManagementPrintSettings............73
Setting color management with the applications. 74
Setting color management with the printer
driver................................ 76
Multi-PagePrinting(N-up).................. 80
Folded 2-Sided Printing (Windows only). . . . . . . . 81
PosterPrinting(WindowsOnly).............. 82
Printing Multiple Documents (Layout Manager)
(WindowsOnly).......................... 87
SettingProceduresforPrinting............. 88
SavingandRecallingSettings...............89
Printing Using the HP-GL/2 or HP RTL
Mode from a Computer
PrinterSettings........................... 90
BasicPrintSettings...................... 90
HP-GL/2 Specic PrintSettings............. 90
CADApplicationSettings................... 91
Changing the Network Connection
Methods
SwitchingtoWiredLAN.................... 92
SwitchingtoWirelessLAN...................92
Directly Connection Wirelessly (Wi-Fi Direct). . . . 93
Printing Using AirPrint
Direct Printing of Files on USB Flash
Memory
Making Enlarged Copies with an A3
or A4 Scanner
ConnectingtheScanner.....................97
MakingEnlargedCopies.................... 97
PlacingDocumentsintheScanner.............98
Using the Menu
MenuList.............................. 100
PaperSettingmenu....................... 112
RollPapermenu....................... 112
CutSheet(1sheet)menu................. 117
PrinterStatusmenu.......................119
Settingsmenu........................... 120
GeneralSettings....................... 120
Maintenance.......................... 138
PrinterStatus/Print..................... 139
EnlargedCopymenu......................140
MemoryDevicemenu..................... 141
Replacing Consumables
HandlingofUsedConsumables.............. 144
ReplacingInkCartridges................... 144
ReplacingMaintenanceBox.................146
ReplacingtheCutter...................... 147
Problem Solver
What to do When a Message is Displayed. . . . . . . 149
When a Maintenance Call/Printer Error Occurs. . 150
Troubleshooting......................... 151
You cannot print (because the printer does
notwork)............................ 151
e print head moves, but nothing prints.. . . . . 153
eprintsarenotwhatyouexpected........ 154
Feedingorejectingproblems.............. 165
Others.............................. 168
Appendix
OptionsandConsumableProducts............169
EpsonSpecialMedia.................... 169
InkCartridges.........................169
Others.............................. 170
SupportedMedia.........................171
EpsonSpecialMediaTable................171
Supported Commercially Available Paper. . . . . 175
Printablearea........................... 178
RollPaper............................178
CutSheet............................ 179
MovingorTransportingthePrinter........... 180
Notes for Moving or Transporting the Printer. . 180
Moving to a Dierent Location in the Same
Building............................. 180
WhenTransporting..................... 181
Handling if Transporting/Leaving the Printer
inanEnvironmentof-10°CorLess......... 181
SystemRequirements......................182
PrinterDriver......................... 182
WebCong...........................183
EpsonEdgeDashboard.................. 184
SpecicationsTable....................... 185
ForEuropeanusers..................... 186
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Where To Get Help
TechnicalSupportWebSite................. 188
ContactingEpsonSupport.................. 188
BeforeContactingEpson................. 188
HelpforUsersinNorthAmerica........... 189
HelpforUsersinEurope................. 189
HelpforUsersinAustralia................189
HelpforUsersinSingapore............... 190
HelpforUsersinailand................ 190
HelpforUsersinVietnam................ 190
HelpforUsersinIndonesia............... 190
HelpforUsersinHongKong.............. 191
HelpforUsersinMalaysia................ 191
HelpforUsersinIndia...................191
HelpforUsersinthePhilippines........... 192
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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 .
For Mac
While pressing the command key, press the .
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-T3400 Series (24 inch model with stand).
AFront cover
Open the cover when cleaning inside of the printer or clearing jams.
BMaintenance box cover
Open the cover when replacing the Maintenance Box.
U“Replacing Maintenance Box” on page 146
CPaper basket
Output from the printer collects in this basket, keeping the media clean and free of creases.
DCasters
ere are two casters on each leg. e casters are normally kept locked once the printer is in place.
ECartridge cover
Open when replacing ink cartridges.
U“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 144
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FControl panel
U“Control panel” on page 13
GRoll 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
HAlert lamp
is lamp lights or ashes when an error occurs.
Lights or ashes: An error occurred. How the lamp lights or ashes varies with the type of error. e control
panel displays a description of the error.
O: No error.
ICut sheet cover
Open the cover when loading a cut sheet of paper.
U“Loading Cut Sheet(1 sheet)” on page 35
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Inside
ASpindle holder
ere is a holder on both the le and right sides. Place the both ends of the spindle.
U“Loading Roll Paper” on page 28
BPaper slot
e slot through which roll paper and cut sheets are fed during printing.
CPrint head
Fires ink via high density nozzles while moving le and right to print.
DAttachments
Attach them to the spindle for loading a 3 inch core roll of plain paper.
U“Loading Roll Paper” on page 28
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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GGuide
When loading a cut sheet of paper, load the sheet while sliding its edge against the guide.
U“Loading and Removing Cut Sheet(1 sheet)” on page 35
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Side (right side)
AUSB port (for USB ash drive)
You can insert USB ash drive for direct printing.
U“Direct Printing of Files on USB Flash Memory” on page 95
BVents
Do not block the vents.
U“Installation space” on page 17
CAC inlet
Connect the supplied power cable here.
DUSB port
Use when connecting to a computer using a USB cable.
EOPTION port
Connect a scanner to perform enlarged copying.
U“Making Enlarged Copies with an A3 or A4 Scanner” on page 97
FLAN port
Connects the LAN cable.
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GData light (yellow)
e network connection status and data reception are indicated by a lit or ashing light.
On: Connected.
Flashing: Receiving data.
HStatus light (green, orange)
e color indicates the network transmission speed.
O: 10BASE-T
Orange: 100BASE-TX
Green: 1000BASE-T
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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
Manage Remaining Amount 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 112
❏When roll paper is not loaded
Displays "---". Touching this area displays the
procedure for loading roll paper.
CPaper Setting menu button
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 112
❏See the following for more details on Cut Sheet(1
sheet).
U“Loading and Removing Cut Sheet(1 sheet)” on
page 35
Menu descriptions U“Cut Sheet(1 sheet) menu”
on page 117
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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 119
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 120
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 92
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 119
Note:
Connecting a supported scanner to the printer displays
a Enlarged Copy button on the screen.
Inserting USB ash drive into the printer displays a
Memory Device button on the screen.
U“Making Enlarged Copies with an A3 or A4
Scanner” on page 97 U“Direct Printing of Files
on USB Flash Memory” on page 95
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Features of Printer
Realizing High Productivity
High-speed printing
e speeds of the print head and paper feed have been
increased for faster printing.
e printer is equipped with a high-speed rotary
cutter for quick cutting, signicantly increasing
productivity.
Support for large-capacity roll paper
Roll paper up to 170 mm outer diameter can be
loaded. is reduces roll paper replacement time and
person-hours, enabling ecient high-volume printing.
Reducing print waste with the print
head nozzle self-cleaning function
e printer has a Self Check and Cleaning function
that automatically detects and removes clogging of
print head nozzles. is reduces decreases in print
quality from clogging.
U“General Settings - Printer Settings” on page 122
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 54
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
Back and side can be placed next to a
wall
Roll paper loading and all replacements, including ink
cartridges, Maintenance Boxes, and cutter, are
performed from the front, allowing the back and side
of the printer to be placed against a wall. You do no
need to turn the printer around, thus it can easily be
situated in conned spaces.
See the following for dimensions.
U“Specications Table” on page 185
Checking current operating status
even from afar thanks to an alert
lamp
Errors such as ink or paper running out are
immediately obvious even at a distance, thanks to the
large, highly visible alert lamp.
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.
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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.
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 92
U“Directly Connection Wirelessly (Wi-Fi Direct)”
on page 93
U“Printing Using AirPrint” on page 94
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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 185
SC-T5400 Series/SC-T3400 Series
WD H
SC-T5400
Series
1535 mm 1350 mm 1210 mm
SC-T3400
Series
1230 mm 1350 mm 1210 mm
SC-T3400N Series
WD H
SC-T3400N
Series
1230 mm 1288 mm 735 mm
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 185
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.
❏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.
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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.
❏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 181
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.
❏We recommend that ink cartridges be stored at
room temperature out of direct sunlight and used
before the expiry date printed on the packaging.
❏To ensure good results, we recommend that all the
ink in the cartridge be used within 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 at least four hours.
❏Do not touch the IC chips on the ink cartridges.
You may not be able to print properly.
U“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 144
❏Install ink cartridges into all slots. You cannot
print if any of the slots are empty.
❏Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. e 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.
❏e ink level and other data are stored in the IC
chip, allowing cartridges to be used aer being
removed and replaced.
❏To avoid getting dirt on the ink supply port, store
the removed ink cartridge properly. 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.
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❏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.
❏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.
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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.
Saving Power
e printer enters sleep mode or turns o
automatically if no operations are performed for a set
period. You can adjust the time before power
management is applied. Any increase will aect the
product's energy eciency. Please consider the
environment before making any change.
Sleep mode
e printer enters sleep mode when there are no
errors, no print jobs being received, and no control
panel or other operations performed. When the
printer enters sleep mode, the control panel's screen
turns o and the internal motors and other parts
switch o to consume less power.
Sleep mode is exited if a print job is received or the
screen of the control panel is touched.
e delay before the printer enters sleep mode can be
selected from values between 1 and 210 minutes. At
default settings, the printer enters sleep mode if no
operations are performed for 15 minutes. e delay
can be changed from the Basic Settings menu.
U“General Settings - Basic Settings” on page 120
Note:
When the printer enters sleep mode, the control panel's
screen goes blank as if the power has been turned o,
but the Plight remains lit.
Power O Timer
is function automatically turns the printer o if no
errors occur, no print jobs are received, and no control
panel or other operations are performed for a set
period of time.
e default setting diers as follows depending on the
model.
❏SC-T5400/SC-T3400/SC-T3400N/SC-T5480/
SC-T3480N
Set to 8h.
❏SC-T5460/SC-T3460/SC-T3460N/SC-T5430/
SC-T3430
Set to O.
Power O Timer settings can be changed from the
Basic Settings menu.
U“General Settings - Basic Settings” on page 120
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