Epson SC-V7000 User manual

User’s Guide
IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read the Safety Precautions booklet.
Original instructions CMP0264-01 EN

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Contents
oCopyrights and Trademarks .......................................................................................................................6
oHow to Read this Manual ...........................................................................................................7
Meaning of Symbols...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Manual Composition..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
oSupplied Items ............................................................................................................................9
Manuals and Software .................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Tools and Consumables ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
oPreparing in Advance ...............................................................................................................10
Before Use.....................................................................................11
oPart Names and Functions .......................................................................................................11
Front ..................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Carriage............................................................................................................................................................................................12
Control Section..............................................................................................................................................................................13
Emergency Stop Button.............................................................................................................................................................14
Signal Lamp ....................................................................................................................................................................................15
Proximity Sensor ...........................................................................................................................................................................15
Left .....................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Right (UV Lamp Cooler)..............................................................................................................................................................17
Back ...................................................................................................................................................................................................19
UV Flatbed Controller..................................................................................................................................................................20
oNotes on Usage and Storage....................................................................................................23
Safety Precautions........................................................................................................................................................................23
Notes on Usage .............................................................................................................................................................................25
Notes When Not in Use...............................................................................................................................................................25
Notes on Handling Ink Bottles.................................................................................................................................................25
Notes on Handling Media..........................................................................................................................................................26
Notes on Using the UV Flatbed Controller ..........................................................................................................................27
Basic Operations ..........................................................................28
oWorkflow ...................................................................................................................................28
oGetting Started .........................................................................................................................29
oLoading Media ..........................................................................................................................34
Notes on Loading Media............................................................................................................................................................34
Placing Media on the Table.......................................................................................................................................................35
oPrinting......................................................................................................................................37
Check Before Starting Printing ................................................................................................................................................37
Starting Printing............................................................................................................................................................................37
Pausing or Canceling Printing..................................................................................................................................................40

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oFinishing Operations ................................................................................................................41
Using the Functions of the UV Flatbed Controller .......................45
oAdjustment Function................................................................................................................45
Adjusting the Height of the Print Head................................................................................................................................ 45
Test Printing (Nozzle Check)..................................................................................................................................................... 47
Adjusting Bi-directional Printing ............................................................................................................................................ 48
oVarious Printing Functions ......................................................................................................51
Reducing Uneven Printing........................................................................................................................................................ 51
Multi-layer Printing...................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Reversing the Image and then Printing ............................................................................................................................... 55
Replacing the Colors and then Printing............................................................................................................................... 56
Adding a Base Layer.................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Exposing Media to Additional UV Light............................................................................................................................... 60
Step & Repeat ................................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Printing Part of the Image......................................................................................................................................................... 63
oUseful Functions .......................................................................................................................65
Changing the Screen Display Language ............................................................................................................................. 65
Using the Nozzle Compensation Function ......................................................................................................................... 66
Saving Your Print Settings......................................................................................................................................................... 69
Saving Adjustment Results....................................................................................................................................................... 70
Resetting the Maintenance Counter..................................................................................................................................... 71
Exporting a Status Sheet (CSV File)........................................................................................................................................ 73
Maintenance .................................................................................74
oTypes of Maintenance and Timings.........................................................................................74
Cleaning Locations and Timings............................................................................................................................................. 74
Other Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Items to Prepare ........................................................................................................................................................................... 75
oDaily Cleaning...........................................................................................................................76
oPerform Maintenance Once a Month ......................................................................................80
oPerform Maintenance Once Every Six Months .......................................................................84
Refilling UV Lamp Coolant........................................................................................................................................................ 84
oRefilling Ink ...............................................................................................................................86
oDisposing of Used Consumables .............................................................................................89
Disposal ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
oChecking for Clogged Nozzles.................................................................................................90
oClearing Clogged Nozzles ........................................................................................................92
Performing Flushing ................................................................................................................................................................... 92
Performing Head Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................... 92

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When Problems Occur .................................................................. 93
oChecking Messages ..................................................................................................................93
oTroubleshooting .......................................................................................................................94
Cannot Turn On the Printer.......................................................................................................................................................94
Print Quality is Poor .....................................................................................................................................................................94
Cannot Register a Printer when Installing Epson Edge Print........................................................................................95
Warning Screen Displayed when Installing UV Flatbed Controller ............................................................................95
Warning Screen Displayed Regarding the Free Space on the Computer's HDD ...................................................96
There is a Problem with the UV Flatbed Controller Display ..........................................................................................96
Initialization Process Does Not Start......................................................................................................................................97
oImproving the Roughness of Varnished Surfaces..................................................................98
Printing the Color Layer and Varnish Layer Separately ................................................................................................ 100
Printing Using a White Layer as the Base Layer .............................................................................................................. 104
oMaking Advanced Print Adjustments ...................................................................................108
Step Adjustments ...................................................................................................................................................................... 108
Head Interval Adjustments .................................................................................................................................................... 109
Color Adjustment ...................................................................................................................................................................... 113
Same Color Adjustment .......................................................................................................................................................... 115
Appendix.....................................................................................117
oConsumables and Optional Items .........................................................................................117
Ink Bottles..................................................................................................................................................................................... 117
Others ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 117
oTransporting and Moving ......................................................................................................118
oUV Flatbed Controller System Requirements.......................................................................118
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................................................. 118
oSpecifications..........................................................................................................................118
Printer ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 118
Ink Bottles..................................................................................................................................................................................... 119
oDeclaration Of Conformity (for EU countries only)..............................................................120
Where To Get Help ......................................................................121
oTechnical Support Web Site ...................................................................................................121
oContacting Epson Support.....................................................................................................121
Before Contacting Epson ........................................................................................................................................................ 121
Help for Users in North America........................................................................................................................................... 121
Help for Users in Latin America ............................................................................................................................................ 122
Help for Users in Europe.......................................................................................................................................................... 123
Help for Users in Taiwan .......................................................................................................................................................... 123

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Help for Users in Australia/New Zealand...........................................................................................................................125
Help for Users in Singapore....................................................................................................................................................126
Help for Users in Thailand .......................................................................................................................................................126
Help for Users in Vietnam........................................................................................................................................................127
Help for Users in Indonesia.....................................................................................................................................................127
Help for Users in Hong Kong..................................................................................................................................................128
Help for Users in Malaysia .......................................................................................................................................................129
Help for Users in India ..............................................................................................................................................................129
Help for Users in the Philippines...........................................................................................................................................129

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Copyrights and Trademarks
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko
Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not
responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for
damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse
of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to
strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any
consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko
Epson Corporation.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that
occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson
Corporation.
EPSON and EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR VISION and their logos are registered trademarks
or trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their
respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
© 2020 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.

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How to Read this Manual
Meaning of Symbols
Safety Symbols
This manual uses the following symbols to warn you about dangerous operations and handling procedures in order
to prevent harm to you or others and damage to property.
Make sure you understand these warnings before reading this manual.
General Information Symbols
DDANGER Indicates information that, if ignored, could result in mishandling the printer causing
imminent death or serious injury.
DWARNING Indicates information that, if ignored, may result in mishandling the printer causing
death or serious injury.
DCAUTION Indicates information that, if ignored, may result in mishandling the printer causing
injury or property damage.
Indicates content that must be performed. Failure to follow the instructions in this
content can lead to mishandling of the printer causing failures and malfunctions.
Provides supplementary explanations and reference information.
NIndicates related content.
[Printer Settings] Text that is displayed on the computer screen is enclosed in [ ].

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Manual Composition
The manuals for this product are composed of the following. You can view PDF manuals in Adobe Acrobat Reader or
Preview (Mac).
North America
To view user manuals, visit:
•www.epson.com/support/v7000 (U.S.)
•www.epson.ca/support/v7000 (Canada)
Latin America
To view user manuals, visit:
•www.latin.epson.com/support/v7000 (Caribbean)
•www.epson.com.br/suporte/v7000 (Brazil)
•www.latin.epson.com/soporte/v7000 (other regions)
Other Regions
You can download the latest version of the manual from our Web site (Epson Setup Navi).
1. Enter epson.sn in the address bar of your web browser.
2. Select your printer model.
3. Click [Support] - [Online Manual].
Safety Precautions
(booklet)
This booklet explains how to handle the printer safely. Make sure you read this
before you start using the printer.
User's Guide Explains how to use and maintain this printer.

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Supplied Items
Manuals and Software
Tools and Consumables
Name Usage Quantity
Safety Precautions (booklet) This booklet explains how to handle the printer safely. Make
sure you read this before you start using the printer.
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Epson Edge Print CD Use this to install the software RIP on to your computer. 1
Name Usage Quantity Appearance
Wrench for sub ink tank Use this to open and close the valves for
the sub ink tank.
1
Polyester/nylon knit woven
fabric (without fluff)
Example: Berkshire
Corporation SuperPolx
Use this to clean the area such as plates
around the print head.
1

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Preparing in Advance
Product Name Usage Notes
Computer Install and operate the UV Flatbed
Controller and so on.
Make sure your computer meets the
required specifications.
N"UV Flatbed Controller System
Requirements" on page 118
Ink bottles (10 colors) Fill or refill the printer with ink. See the following for the part numbers.
N"Consumables and Optional Items"
on page 117
Cleaning liquid Use this to clean the area such as
plates around the print head.
See the following for the part numbers.
N"Consumables and Optional Items"
on page 117
Print media Use this for printing. See the following for supported media
types.
N"Specifications" on page 118
Coolant Use this to refill the UV lamp cooler. See the following for the part numbers.
N"Consumables and Optional Items"
on page 117
Periodically refill the UV lamp cooler.
N"Perform Maintenance Once Every Six
Months" on page 84
Protective glasses Wear these when performing
maintenance such as refilling the
ink.
Purchase commercially available
products.
N"Maintenance" on page 74
Protective gloves
Protective mask
Protective clothing
Scraper Use this when cleaning the media
table.
Purchase commercially available
products.
N"Maintenance" on page 74

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Before Use
Before Use
Part Names and Functions
Front
ACarriage
This is mainly comprised of the print head and the UV lamp.
N"Carriage" on page 12
BEmergency stop button
Press to stop the printer immediately.
CInk receiver
Receives waste ink drained from the print head. Waste ink is usually collected in the bottle installed at the
bottom of the ink receiver.
N"Left" on page 16
The louver (flushing box) should normally be used when it is closed.
DMain power switch
Turns on/off the main power for the printer.
EInk temperature controller
Displays the ink temperature of the plates around the print head as well as the sub ink tank.

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Carriage
FSignal lamp
Allows you to check the status of the printer (normal, error, and so on) from a distance.
N"Signal Lamp" on page 15
GTable
Place the media you want to print.
HGantry
Moves the carriage back and forth.
IControl section
Contains start/stop buttons and warning lights for the ink levels.
N"Control Section" on page 13

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Before Use
Control Section
Left
APressure meter
Displays the pressure of the ink (color inks/varnish on the left and white ink on the right).
BCarriage cover
Open to open and close the valve for the sub ink tank.
N"Getting Started" on page 29
N"Finishing Operations" on page 41
CIonizer
Disperses static electricity from the print media.
DUV lamp
Irradiates UV light during printing to cure the ink.
EPrint head
Ejects ink from the nozzles during printing.
FJam detection sensor
If this touches the media, it detects an error and immediately stops the carriage.
GCleaning button
Clears clogged nozzles in the print head. The color inks/varnish buttons are on the left, and the white ink
buttons are on the right.
HLifting knob
Use this to handle collisions between the carriage and the print media. Turn counterclockwise to lift the
carriage.
ISub ink tank
Ink is temporarily stored and heated here before being supplied to the print head.
APower on ( ) button
Press to turn on the printer.
BStop ( ) button
Press to stop.

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Right
Emergency Stop Button
Located on the front left/right of the printer and the left/right of the gantry. The printer stops immediately when you
press the emergency stop button.
To release the emergency stop, turn the button clockwise. Next, press the power on ( ) button to return the printer
to normal status.
AInk lamps
When the main ink tank is running low, the corresponding color lamp turns on.
BSuction button
Starts the media suction fan.
N"Loading Media" on page 34
CInk supply button
This is not normally used. When you press the button, ink is supplied from the main ink tank to the sub ink
tank.

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Before Use
Signal Lamp
Turns on in the following situations.
You can adjust the volume of the alarm using the adjustment dial on the back of the printer.
Proximity Sensor
If someone enters the operating range of the carriage, this sensor detects the movement and immediately stops the
carriage. Sensors are attached at the positions shown in the photo.
Lamp Color Status Buzzer Sound Meaning
Red On Yes An emergency has occurred.
(Example: The emergency stop button has been pressed or
a service call error has occurred.)
Yellow On Yes An error has occurred.
(Example: The amount of ink remaining has fallen below the
minimum allowed or the carriage has stopped midway.)
Green On No Normal status
(Example: Standing by or printing)
Flashing Yes Normal status
(Example: Carriage/gantry operation has started or print
data is being received.)

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Left
ASuction valve
Set whether or not to perform suction at the four areas.
N"Loading Media" on page 34
BExhaust port
Exhausts air from the suction fan.
CWaste ink bottle
Collects waste ink from the ink receiver. Transfer the waste ink to another container.
N"Daily Cleaning" on page 76
DWaste ink outlet
This is the outlet for the waste ink collected in the ink receiver.
N"Daily Cleaning" on page 76

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Before Use
Right (UV Lamp Cooler)
ACoolant injection port
Add coolant at regular intervals. Be sure to use the specified coolant.
N"Preparing in Advance" on page 10
N"Perform Maintenance Once Every Six Months" on page 84
BControl panel (left)
This is not normally used. The temperature of the coolant is set when it is shipped from the factory.
CControl panel (right)
This is not normally used. The luminance intensity of the UV lamp is set when it is shipped from the factory.
If you change the setting, make sure you set it back to the number displayed near the panel.
DFilter
Clean this regularly.
N"Perform Maintenance Once a Month" on page 80

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Understanding the Control Panel
ATemperature meter
D1 Water Temp: Current temperature of the coolant
D2 Set Temp: Set temperature of the coolant
D3 Room Temp: Current room temperature
BMode switching buttons
CPower button
DTemperature setting buttons
EStatus display lights
FDisplays the UV lamp illuminance set values
GRESET button
Press and hold to reset all settings.
HSET button
Select the UV lamp (UV1 to UV4) for which you want to set the illuminance.
IChange settings button

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Before Use
Back
AMain ink tank
When ink is running low, refill the tank using an ink bottle.
N"Refilling Ink" on page 86

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UV Flatbed Controller
You can perform the following operations using the UV Flatbed Controller.
•Display the printer's status and settings
•Manage jobs
•Print or preview RIP files
•Pause or cancel print jobs
•Make settings for printing
•Backup or restore settings
Screen Composition
The content displayed varies depending on the item selected in the main menu.
Shortcut Buttons
This section explains the function of each shortcut button.
AMain menu
BShortcut buttons
CWork area
DStatus display area
Icon Name Function
[Print] Performs printing.