Epson Stylus Pro 9860 User manual

User's Guide
NPD4476-00 EN

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Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Safety Instructions
ImportantSafetyInstructions.................5
Warning,Cautions,andNotes...............5
When choosing a place for this product. . . . . . . . 5
Whensettingupthisproduct...............5
Whenusingthisproduct...................6
Whenhandlingtheinkcartridges............6
Whentransportingthisproduct.............6
Introduction
PrinterParts..............................7
Frontsection...........................7
Rearsection............................7
The Control Panel
Buttons,Lights,andMessages.................8
Buttons...............................8
Lights.................................9
Display...............................10
MenuMode.............................12
UsingtheMenumode....................12
Menulist.............................15
DetailsofMenumode....................17
MaintenanceMode........................24
Maintenancemodelist...................24
Paper Handling
UsingRollPaper..........................25
Loadingrollpaper.......................25
Cuttingtherollpaper....................29
Removingtherollpaper..................30
UsingCutSheetMedia.....................32
Loading cut sheet smaller than A3 size. . . . . . . . 32
Loading cut sheet A3 size or larger / thick paper
....................................33
EjectingPaper............................35
Forrollpaper..........................35
Forcutsheetmedia......................35
Usingthepaperbasketandpaperguides......36
UsingAutoTake-upReelUnit..............40
Printablearea..........................46
Using Printer Software
PrinterSoftwareIntroduction................47
EPSONLFPRemotePanel2...............47
EpsonNetConfig.......................47
Communication Driver (Epson Stylus Pro
9860 Comm Driver). . ...................47
Starting/ExitingPrinterSoftware..............48
How to start EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2. . . . . 48
HowtoexitEPSONLFPRemotePanel2......48
UninstallingthePrinterSoftware..............48
Uninstalling EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2. . . . . 48
Uninstalling Epson Stylus Pro 9860 Comm
Driver...............................48
Options and Consumable Products
Paper Information
SupportedMediaSpecifications...............51
Rollpaper.............................51
CutSheet.............................51
InstructionsforUsingPaper...............52
PrintingwithNon-EpsonMedia..............53
Setting the Custom Paper in the Printer. . . . . . . 53
Maintenance
DailyMaintenance........................55
Instructionsforplacingtheprinter..........55
Notes for when you are not using the printer
....................................55
ReplacingInkCartridges....................56
When ink needs to be replaced/When ink gets
low..................................56
Confirmingtheinkcartridgeremaining.......56
Aboutinkcartridges.....................56
Replacinginkcartridges..................57
ReplacingtheMaintenanceTank..............59
Confirming the free space of the maintenance
tank.................................59
Replacingthemaintenancetank............59
ReplacingtheCutter.......................60
AdjustingthePrintHead....................63
Nozzlecheck...........................64
Headcleaning..........................65
Powercleaning.........................66
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Automatic maintenance function. . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Printheadalignment.....................67
CleaningthePrinter.......................68
Cleaningoutsideoftheprinter..............68
Cleaninginsideoftheprinter..............69
KeepingthePrinter........................70
If you do not use your printer for a long time
....................................70
If you have not used your printer for more than
sixmonths............................71
Protectingtheprinthead..................71
TransportingthePrinter....................71
Repackingtheprinter....................71
Transportingtheprinter..................72
Setting up the printer after transporting. . . . . . . 72
Problem Solver
ErrorMessagesontheLCDPanel.............73
Errormessages.........................73
Whenthemaintenancerequestoccurs........79
Whenthecallforserviceoccurs.............79
Troubleshooting..........................80
You cannot print (because the printer does not
work)................................80
The printer sounds like it is printing, but
nothingprints..........................81
Theprintsarenotwhatyouexpected.........81
Feedingorejectingtroubles................83
Othertroubles.........................86
Where To Get Help
ContactingEpsonSupport...................87
BeforeContactingEpson..................87
HelpforUsersinNorthAmerica............87
HelpforUsersinEurope..................87
HelpforUsersinTaiwan..................87
HelpforUsersinAustralia................88
HelpforUsersinSingapore................89
HelpforUsersinThailand................89
HelpforUsersinVietnam.................89
HelpforUsersinIndonesia................89
HelpforUsersinHongKong..............90
HelpforUsersinMalaysia.................90
HelpforUsersinIndia...................90
HelpforUsersinthePhilippines............91
Product Information
SystemRequirementsforthePrinterDriver......92
Systemrequirements.....................92
PrinterSpecifications......................92
Printing..............................92
Electrical.............................93
Inkcartridges..........................93
Environmental.........................94
Interface..............................94
Software License Terms
OpenSourceSoftwareLicenses...............95
Bonjour..............................95
OtherSoftwareLicenses................... 100
Info-ZIPcopyrightandlicense.............100
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety
Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using the printer.
Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the printer.
Warning, Cautions, and Notes
w
Warning:
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
c
Caution:
must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.
Note:
contain important information and useful tips on the
operation of this printer.
When choosing a place for this
product
❏Place this product on a flat, stable surface that is
larger than this product. This product will not
operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in
temperature and humidity. Also keep it away from
direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
❏Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏Keep this product away from dusty areas.
❏Place this product near a wall outlet where the plug
can be easily unplugged.
When setting up this product
❏Do not block or cover the openings in this product’s
cabinet.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care
not to spill liquid on this product.
❏This product’s power cord is for use with this
product only. Use with other equipment may result
in fire or electric shock.
❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded
power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same
circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that
regularly switch on and off.
❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches
or automatic timers.
❏Keep the entire computer system away from
potential sources of electromagnetic interference,
such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless
telephones.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the
product’s label.
❏Use only the power cord that comes with this
product. Use of another cord may result in fire or
electric shock.
❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
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❏If you use an extension cord with this product,
make sure the total ampere rating of the devices
plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the
cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total
ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall
outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere
rating.
❏Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
❏Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has
entered the product; the product has been dropped
or the cabinet damaged; the product does not
operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
❏If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe
the following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and
over-current protection for this printer, the
building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16
amp circuit breaker.
❏If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or
consult a qualified electrician. If there are fuses in
the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of
the correct size and rating.
When using this product
❏Do not put your hand inside this product or touch
the ink cartridges during printing.
❏Do not move the print heads by hand; otherwise
you may damage this product.
❏Always turn the product off using the Power button
on the control panel. When this button is pressed,
the Power light flashes briefly then goes off. Do not
unplug the power cord or turn off the product until
the Power light stops flashing.
When handling the ink
cartridges
❏Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and
do not drink.
❏If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and
water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately
with water.
❏Use the ink cartridge before the date printed on its
package.
❏Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill
them. This could damage the print head.
❏Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the
cartridge. This may affect normal operation and
printing.
❏The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of
cartridge related-information, such as the ink
cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be
removed and reinserted freely.
❏If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect
the ink supply area from dirt and dust, and store it in
the same environment as this product. Note that
there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers
or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent
the ink from staining items that the cartridge
touches. Do not touch the ink supply port or
surrounding area.
When transporting this product
Before transporting the printer, make sure the print
heads are in the home (far right) position.
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Introduction
Printer Parts
Front section
1. Adapter holder
Fix the roll paper when setting the roll paper.
2. Roll paper cover
Open the roll paper cover when you set or remove the
roll paper.
3. Control panel
The control panel consists of buttons, lights, and a liquid
crystal display (LCD).
4. Ink cover (on both sides)
Open the ink cover when installing the ink cartridges. It
slightly opens when you push the button on the
printer’s control panel.
5. Front cover
Open the front cover when you remove jammed paper.
6. Paper basket
Receives the ejected paper.
7. Paper guides
Use the paper guides to lead the paper for feeding
forward or backward.
8. Manual box
Place the manual in here. You can set it either on the left
or right side of the stand.
Rear section
1. Maintenance tanks (on both sides)
The tank where the waste ink goes into. There are two
maintenance tanks on the left and right side.
2. USB interface connector
Connects the computer and printer with a USB interface
cable.
3. Option interface connector
Connects the printer and options with a cable.
4. Network interface connector
Connects the printer to the network with a network
interface cable.
5. AC inlet
Plug the power cord.
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The Control Panel
Buttons, Lights, and
Messages
You can check the ink remaining and printer status on
the control panel.
Buttons
1. Power button ( )
Turns the printer on or off.
2. Pause/Reset button ( )
❏The printer enters the PAUSE state when this
button is pressed in the READY state. To cancel the
pause, select PAUSE CANCEL on the LCD panel.
When selecting JOB CANCEL, it functions as the
Reset button. The printer stops printing and clears
print data in the printer. After clearing the data, it
may take a while to return to the READY state.
❏The printer returns to the READY state when this
button is pressed in the Menu mode.
❏Clears errors if it is possible.
See “Error messages” on page 73
3. Cleaning button ( )
Shortcut button to the CLEANING menu in
MAINTENANCE. If you notice that print quality has
declined, press this button and select the best cleaning
option to improve print quality.
See “Head cleaning” on page 65
4. Ink Cover Open button ( )
Slightly opens the selected ink cover, choosing left or
right side indicated on the display.
5. Paper Source button ( )
❏Selects a paper source and roll paper cut method.
The icon changes by pressing this button. However,
you cannot change the paper source icon to Sheet
when you set the paper while REMAINING
PAPER SETUP is set to ON.
Icon Explanation
Roll Auto Cut
On
Prints on theroll paper. It
cuts the roll paper
automatically after
printing each page.
Roll Auto Cut
Off
Prints on theroll paper. It
does not cut the paper
automatically after
printing. You need to cut
the paper with a cutter
manually.
Sheet Prints on the sheet.
❏Returns to the previous level when pressed in the
Menu mode.
❏When you print from the software RIP, the settings
you make on the software RIP have priority over the
settings you make on the printer’s control panel.
6. Paper Feed button ( / )
❏Feeds the roll paper in the forward or reverse
direction.
You can feed 3 m of paper in the forward
direction with one press. If you want to feed the
paper faster in the forward direction, press and
hold it for 3 seconds. You can feed 20 cm of paper in
the reverse direction with one press.
❏If you press these buttons while the paper presser is
released, you can adjust the paper suction in the
paper feed path in 3 stages.
See “Loading cut sheet A3 size or larger / thick
paper” on page 33
❏Press the button when setting a single cut sheet
having a thickness under 0.5 mm, the printer starts
paper feeding and then goes to the READY state.
❏Feeds the sheet in the forward direction when you
press the button.
❏Changes the parameter in the forward or
reverse order when selecting a desired
parameter in the Menu mode.
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7. Menu button ( )
❏Enters the Menu mode when pressed in the READY
state.
See “Menu Mode” on page 12
❏Enters the PRINTER STATUS menu if pressed
during printing.
See “PRINTER STATUS ” on page 19
❏When pressed in the Menu mode, a desired menu
can be selected.
8. OK button ( )
❏Sets the selected parameter in the selected item in
the Menu mode. Executes the item if the selected
item is for execution only.
❏The printer ejects the cut sheet by pressing this
button after printing.
❏Press this button during ink drying or color chart
drying, the printer stops the operation.
❏When you press this button while there is no paper
in the printer, you can see the paper feeding
procedures on the LCD panel.
9. Paper Cut button ( )
Cut the roll paper by the built-in cutter.
10. Paper Secure button ( )
This button locks or unlocks the paper presser. When
you set the paper, press the button to unlock the paper
presser first, and then set the paper. Press the button
again so the printer starts feeding the paper and then
goes to the READY state.
Lights
1 Power light On The printer is on.
Flashing The printer is receiving
the data.
The printer is in process
of turning off.
Off The printer is off.
2 Paper Check
light
On No paper is loaded in the
paper source.
The paper setting is not
correct.
Flashing Paper is jammed.
Paper is not loaded
straight.
Off The printer is ready to
print data.
3InkCheck
light
On The installed ink
cartridge is expended.
The ink cartridge is not
installed.
The wrong ink cartridge
is installed.
Flashing The installed ink
cartridge is nearly
expended.
Off The printer is ready for
print data.
4 Pause light On The printer is in the Menu
mode or pause mode.
The printer has an error.
Off The printer is ready to
print data.
5Paper
Secure light
On The paper presser is
released.
Off The printer is ready to
print data.
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Display
1. Messages
Displays the printer status, operation, and error
messages.
See “Error Messages on the LCD Panel” on page 73
See “ Details of Menu mode” on page 17
2. Paper Source icon
Displays the paper source and roll paper cut setting.
You can select the following paper source icons by
pressing the button displayed on the LCD panel.
When you print from the software RIP, the settings you
make on the software RIP have priority over the settings
you make on the printer’s control panel.
Icon Explanation
Prints on the roll paper. It cuts the roll paper
automatically after printing each page.
When using the optional Auto Take-up
Reel Unit, set the Auto switch to Off;
otherwise, the printer does not cut the
paper.
Prints on the roll paper. It does not cut
automatically after printing.
Prints on the sheet.
3. Platen Gap icon
Displays the Platen Gap setting.
See “Menu list” on page 15
Icon Explanation
None STANDARD
NARROW
WIDE
WIDER
WIDEST
4. Paper Number
When you select paper number (1 to 10) for CUSTOM
PAPER, the number you selected appears.
5. Roll Paper Margin icon
Displays the paper margin icon with the margins
you have selected for the ROLL PAPER MARGIN.
❏15mm: When TOP/BOTTOM 15mm is selected.
❏35/15mm: When TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm is
selected.
❏3mm: When 3mm is selected.
❏15mm: When 15mm is selected.
❏Auto: When DEFAULT is selected.
See “Menu list” on page 15
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6. Roll Paper Counter icon
Displays the remaining amount of roll paper.
When you make the following settings in ROLL PAPER
REMAINING of the PAPER SETUP menu, the icon
and the remaining amount of roll paper is displayed.
❏REMAINING PAPER SETUP is set to ON.
❏The length of the roll paper is set for the ROLL
PAPER LENGTH.
❏The roll length alert value is set for the ROLL
LENGTH ALERT.
See “PAPER SETUP” on page 20
7. Ink cartridge status icon
Displays the remaining amount of ink in each cartridge.
❏Ink cartridge
Indication Ink color
BK Black
LM Light Magenta
MMagenta
CCyan
LC Light Cyan
Y Yellow
❏Ink remaining
Icon Description
There is enough ink remaining.
Prepare a new ink cartridge. (flashing)
This icon indicates the yellow tank.
The ink is expended so you cannot print.
Replace the ink cartridge with a new one.
(flashing)
This icon indicates the yellow tank.
Cartridge error or no cartridge. (flashing)
This icon indicates the yellow tank.
8. Maintenance tank icon
The rightmost icons show the free space of the
maintenance tanks. There are two maintenance icons
for the left and right side.
Icon Description
There is enough free space in the maintenance
tanks.
We recommend you prepare a new
maintenance tank. (flashing)
The maintenance tank is at the end of its service
life. Replace the maintenance tank with a new
one. (flashing)
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9. Option usage icon
Displays whether options are available to use or not.
Option Icon Description
Auto
Take-up
Reel Unit
Available
Not available
No icon Not connected
Menu Mode
The Menu mode enables you to make printer settings
similar to those you would normally make in the
software RIP, as well as other additional settings,
directly through the control panel. The control panel
shows the printer information, and operations such as
nozzle check can be performed using the control panel.
Using the Menu mode
Note:
Press the button whenever you want to exit the
Menu mode and return to the READY state.
Press the button to return to the previous step.
Follow the steps below to use the Menu mode.
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1. Select a menu.
Example: Select PRINTER SETUP.
A
Press the button to enter the Menu mode.
The first menu appears on the LCD panel.
B
Press the /button to select PRINTER
SETUP.
C
Press the button to enter the PRINTER SETUP
menu.
2. There are three cases depending on
the items you have selected.
A. When you can select a parameter
Example: When selecting PLATEN GAP in the PRINTER
SETUP menu
A
Press the /button to select PLATEN GAP.
B
Press the button to enter the PLATEN GAP
item.
C
Press the /button to select a parameter for
the item.
The current setting is marked with ( ).
D
Press the button to store the selected
parameter.
E
Press the button to return to the previous
level, or press the button to exit the Menu
mode.
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B. When you execute a function
Example: When selecting NOZZLE CHECK in the TEST
PRINT menu
A
In the TEST PRINT menu, press the /
button to select NOZZLE CHECK.
B
Press the button to enter the NOZZLE CHECK
item.
C
Press the button to execute the NOZZLE
CHECK.
C. When you want to display the printer information
Example: When selecting INK LEVEL in the PRINTER
STATUS menu.
A
In the PRINTER STATUS menu, press the /
button to select INK LEVEL.
B
Press the button to enter the INK LEVEL item.
C
Confirm the remaining ink on the display. Press
the /button to display the remaining
amount of each ink color.
Example: BLACK 84%
D
Press the button to return to the previous
level or press the button to exit the Menu
mode.
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Menu list
Menu Item Parameter
“PRINTER SETUP” on
page 17
PLATEN GAP NARROW, STANDARD, WIDE, WIDER, WIDEST
PAGE LINE ON, OFF
ROLL PAPER MARGIN DEFAULT, TOP/BOTTOM 15mm, TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm,
3mm, 15mm
PAPER SIZE CHECK ON, OFF
PAPER SKEW CHECK ON, OFF
REFRESH MARGIN ON, OFF
PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN OFF, ON: EVERY PAGE, ON: EVERY 10 PAGES
INITIALIZE SETTINGS EXECUTE
“TEST PRINT ” on
page 18
NOZZLE CHECK PRINT
STATUS SHEET PRINT
NETWORK STATUS SHEET PRINT
JOB INFORMATION PRINT
CUSTOM PAPER PRINT
“MAINTENANCE ” on
page 18
CUTTER ADJUSTMENT EXECUTE
CUTTER REPLACEMENT EXECUTE
CLEANING NORMAL CLEANING, CLEAN COLOR PAIRS, POWER
CLEANING
CLOCK SETTING MM/DD/YY HH:MM
“PRINTER STATUS ” on
page 19
VERSION IW0xxxx-xx.xx.IBCC
INK LEVEL (ink color) nn%
MAINTENANCE TANK LEFT nn%
RIGHT nn%
JOB HISTORY No. 0-No. 9
INK xxxxx.xml
PAPER xxx.x cm2
TOTAL PRINTS nnnnnn PAGES
EDM (or myEpsonPrinter) STATUS INITIALIZING, NOT STARTED, ENABLED, DISABLED
LAST UPLOADED
MM/DD/YY HH:MM GMT, (NOT UPLOADED)
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“PAPER SETUP” on
page 20
ROLL PAPER REMAINING REMAINING PAPER SETUP
ROLL PAPER LENGTH
ROLL LENGTH ALERT
PAPER TYPE Photo Paper
Proofing Paper
Fine Art Paper
Matte Paper
Plain Paper
Others
CUSTOM PAPER
NO PAPER SELECTED
CUSTOM PAPER PAPER NO.1 - 10
“HEAD ALIGNMENT ” on
page 22
PAPER THICKNESS SELECT PAPER TYPE
SELECT THICKNESS
ALIGNMENT MANUAL
“NETWORK SETUP” on
page 22
NETWORK SETUP DISABLE, ENABLE
IP ADDRESS SETTING AUTO, PANEL
IP, SM, DG SETTING IP ADDRESS
000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255
SUBNET MASK
000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255
DEFAULT GATEWAY
000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255
BONJOUR ON, OFF
WSD OFF, ON
INIT NETWORK SETTING EXECUTE
“OPTIONS SETUP” on
page 23
SpectroProofer STATUS INFORMATION
DEVICE ALIGNMENT
TAKE UP REEL TAKE UP REEL VERSION
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Details of Menu mode
PRINTER SETUP
Item Parameter Explanation
PLATEN GAP NARROW You can adjust the distance between the print head and paper.
❏STANDARD: Normally, select STANDARD.
❏When selecting other than STANDARD, the following icon
appears on the LCD panel.
: NARROW
: WIDE
: WIDER
: WIDEST
STANDARD
WIDE
WIDER
WIDEST
PAGE LINE ON You can select whether to print a page line (line along which to cut)
on the roll paper. Select ON if you want to print the page line, or OFF
otherwise.
The vertical line may be printed when the roll paper width that is
set in the software RIP is smaller than the width of the roll paper
that is loaded in the printer.
This setting is available for roll paper only.
OFF
ROLL PAPER MARGIN DEFAULT You can select margins for roll paper.
❏DEFAULT:
The top margin of Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250),
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250), and Premium Luster
Photo Paper (260) are 20 mm and the bottom margin is 15
mm.
❏TOP/BOTTOM 15mm:
The top and bottom margins are 15 mm and left and right
margins are 3 mm.
❏TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm:
The top margin is 35 mm, bottom is 15 mm, and left and right
are 3 mm.
❏15mm:
The margins of all four sides are 15 mm.
❏3mm:
The margins of all four sides are 3 mm.
The print size does not change even when the margins are
changed.
TOP/BOTTOM15mm
TOP 35/BOTTOM 15mm
15mm
3mm
PAPER SIZE CHECK ON You can select whether to check the paper width.
❏ON:
Check the paper width and top edge of the paper.
❏OFF:
Do not check the paper width and top edge of the paper. The
printer continues to print even if the paper width does not
match the data width, and the printer may print beyond the
paper. Because this soils the inside of the printer, we
recommend you select ON. This may result in a wider blank
margin at the top of each page.
OFF
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Item Parameter Explanation
PAPER SKEW CHECK ON ❏ON:
If the paper is not straight, an error message appears on the
LCD panel and the printer stops printing.
❏OFF:
A paper align error does not occur even if the printed data is
out of range of the paper, and the printer continues to print.
This setting is available for roll paper only.
OFF
REFRESH MARGIN ON When you select ON, the printer cuts an extra print area
automatically after borderless printing.
OFF
PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN OFF When you select ON, the printer prints the nozzle check pattern
before printing each print job or the 10th sheet, depending on the
setting you have set.
This setting is available for roll paper only.
ON: EVERY PAGE
ON: EVERY 10 PAGES
INITIALIZE SETTINGS EXECUTE You can return all setting values you have made in the PRINTER
SETUP menu to their factory set value.
TEST PRINT
Item Parameter Explanation
NOZZLE CHECK PRINT You can print a print head nozzle check pattern for each ink
cartridge.
See “Nozzle check” on page 64
STATUS SHEET PRINT You can print the current printer status.
NETWORK STATUS SHEET PRINT You can print the current network status.
JOB INFORMATION PRINT You can print the job information saved in the printer (up to 10
jobs.)
CUSTOM PAPER PRINT You can print custom paper information registered in the CUSTOM
PAPER menu.
MAINTENANCE
You can perform maintenance functions, such as head cleaning.
Item Parameter Explanation
CUTTER ADJUSTMENT EXECUTE You can fine tune the cutting position when printing to roll paper
with no margins in all directions. When using this function, a cutter
position adjustment pattern is printed. You can select the cutter
position number within a range of -120 to +120 mil (-3.0 to +3.0
mm) in increments of 8 mil (0.2 mm).
CUTTER REPLACEMENT EXECUTE Starts the cutter replacement operation.
See “Replacing the Cutter” on page 60
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Item Parameter Explanation
CLEANING NORMAL CLEANING You can perform normal cleaning.
CLEAN COLOR PAIRS You can select the nozzles to clean from the following two-color
combinations: BK/C, LC/LM or Y/M. After selecting the two-color
combination, you can select EXECUTE or EXECUTE(POWERFUL).
Select EXECUTE (POWERFUL) if the nozzles are still clogged after
trying EXECUTE for several times.
POWER CLEANING You can clean the print head more effectively than normal head
cleaning.
CLOCK SETTING MM/DD/YY HH:MM You can set year, month, date, hour, and minute.
PRINTER STATUS
This menu shows the printer status.
Item Parameter Explanation
VERSION IW0xxxx-xx.xx.IBCC You can see the firmware version.
INK LEVEL (ink color) nn% You can see the status of each ink cartridge.
MAINTENANCE TANK LEFT nn% You can see the free space of the maintenance tank.
RIGHT nn%
JOB HISTORY No. 0 - No.9
INK xxxxx.xml
PAPER xxx.x cm2
You can see ink consumption (INK) in milliliters and paper size
(PAPER) for each print job saved in the printer. The latest job is
saved as No. 0.
TOTAL PRINTS nnnnnn PAGES You can see the total amount of pages you have printed.
EDM (or myEpsonPrinter)
STATUS *
INITIALIZING, NOT
STARTED, ENABLED,
DISABLED
You can see if the EDM (or myEpsonPrinter) is enabled or disabled.
If it is enabled, the time that the EDM status was last uploaded is
displayed.
LAST UPLOADED
MM/DD/YY HH:MM GMT,
(NOT UPLOADED)
* This function is not supported in some areas. For details, visit your local Epson Web site or contact your local Epson dealer/
representative.
Note:
❏When the Ink Check light flashes or remains on, you need to replace the expended ink cartridge. If you replace the
cartridge correctly, the counter resets automatically.
See “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 56
❏You need to replace the maintenance tank when the LCD panel instructs to do so. If you replace the tank correctly, the
counter resets automatically.
See “Replacing the Maintenance Tank” on page 59
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PAPER SETUP
When you use non-Epson media, be sure to make the appropriate settings for the paper.
Item Parameter Explanation
ROLL PAPER REMAINING REMAINING PAPER SETUP You can set the paper remaining counter function only if paper is
not loaded in the printer.
❏OFF:
The ROLL PAPER REMAINING function is disabled. The Roll
Paper Counter icon does not appear on the LCD panel.
❏ON:
The remaining amount of roll paper is displayed on the LCD
panel.
ROLL PAPER LENGTH These settings are available only when REMAINING PAPER SETUP
is ON.
You can get a message when there is not much paper left, by
setting the roll alert.
When using roll paper, enter the length of the roll paper set in the
printer and the alert value. You can set the roll paper length from
5.0 to 99.5 m, and the roll length alert from 1 to 15 m.
ROLL LENGTH ALERT
PAPER TYPE Photo Paper You can select the media type loaded in the printer.
Proofing Paper
Fine Art Paper
Matte Paper
Plain Paper
Others
CUSTOM PAPER
NO PAPER SELECTED
CUSTOM PAPER PAPER NO.1 - 10 You can select a number (between 1 to 10) to register the settings
(such as Paper Type, Platen Gap, Thickness Pattern, Paper Feed
Adjust, Drying Time, Paper Suction) or to recall these settings you
have made.
The number you select here is displayed on the LCD panel.
See “CUSTOM PAPER ” on page 21
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