Epson SureColor F7170 User manual

Epson® SureColor®
F7170 Setup Guide

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Contents
Unpacking the Printer ...........................................................................................................................3
Assembling the Stand .............................................................................................................................6
Installing the Printer ..............................................................................................................................9
Installing the Media Feeding Unit .......................................................................................................16
Installing the Take-up Reel System ......................................................................................................19
Installing the Media Guide Bar ............................................................................................................22
Connecting to a power source ..............................................................................................................25
Setting the Language ............................................................................................................................26
Adjusting the Media System ................................................................................................................27
Loading Media ....................................................................................................................................29
Installing the Software .........................................................................................................................37
USB Installation ............................................................................................................................38
Network Installation .....................................................................................................................39

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Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the printer and in the on-screen User’s Guide.
Unpacking the Printer
Before beginning assembly, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the printer. The
following illustration shows the minimum space required for using the printer:
Callout Distance
1 19.7 in. (500 mm)
2 3.9 in. (100 mm)
3 68.9 in. (1750 mm)
4 39.4 in. (1000 mm)
5 114.3 in. (2903 mm)
6 19.7 in. (500 mm)
7 39.4 in. (1000 mm)
8 142.5 in. (3620 mm)

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When choosing a place for the printer, leave adequate room for easy access and ventilation. Avoid locations
subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, humidity, or dust. Be sure the printer is placed on a flat, stable
location that can support 496 lb (225 kg).
Caution: Six people are required to unpack and install the printer.
You need an even larger floor space to assemble the printer and stand, so be sure to prepare a large, empty
area before unpacking them. Also make sure you save the boxes and packaging in case you need to ship the
printer later.
The following items are included with your printer:
Printer and Stand Assembly
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Printer
Carry bars
Horizontal struts
Power cords
Software and
documentation
Ink splash
guard
Legs Waste ink
tank bracket Waste
ink tank
Translated
caution label
Cable
support
Waste ink tube
bracket

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Media System Assembly
The item below can be found in the “Ink Supply System Cover 1” box.
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5E
4F
2G
2D
Media feeding unit
Take-up reel
Reel brackets
Adjustment paper
Roll core
Media guide bar
Media guide
mounting brackets
Bracket
alignment tool
Mounting
hardware
Mounting hardware

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Assembling the Stand
Make sure you have the following items before assembling the stand.
1. Remove the tape from the larger horizontal strut, then slide the strut into both of the legs.
2. Use the long end of the hex wrench to tighten the pre-placed screws on each of the legs.
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Back of stand

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3. Attach the smaller horizontal strut by securing two B screws (four total) in the back of the legs.
4. Attach the waste ink tank bracket and secure it with a B screw.
5. Attach one B screw to the other side of the bracket, move the slider into place, then attach another
Bscrew.

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6. Temporarily fasten the waste ink tube bracket using one B screw.
7. Remove the four screws from each leg, then remove the plastic pieces.
8. Slide the mounting piece into the groove, as shown.

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9. Slide the mounting pieces into the grooves, as shown.
10. Replace the plastic pieces and tighten all eight screws.
Installing the Printer
You need six people to install the printer; four people to carry it and two people to position it on the stand.
Use the carry bars to lift and move the printer.

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Make sure you have the following items before installing the printer.
1. Lock the casters and fix the stand in place. To fix the stand, rotate the feet clockwise until they’re
firmly placed on the ground.
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2. From the front of the printer, insert the carry bars into both sides of the printer with the locking bolts
toward the ground. Once the carry bars are inserted, rotate them counterclockwise 180° to lock them
into place. This keeps the printer from sliding when lifted.
Caution: Before installing the printer, make sure the stand is fixed in place.
3. Lift the printer as shown.
Caution: The printer is heavy. Use at least four people when lifting the printer.

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4. Lift the printer onto the stand. Line up the marks on the bottom of the printer with the arrows on the
top of the stand’s legs before setting the printer down.
5. Rotate the carry bars clockwise 180° so the locking bolts face the ground. Remove the carry bars from
the printer.
6. Attach the printer to the stand using three A screws and washers.

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7. Open the front cover and remove the tape.
8. Remove the media holding plates.
9. Feed the long waste ink tube through the hole in the stand and secure it in place.

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10. Open the clips.
11. Slide the waste ink tube into its bracket and close the clips. Gently pull up on the tube to tighten any
slack.
12. Remove the cap and inner seal from the waste ink tank.
Note: Keep the cap and inner seal for the waste ink tank. The tank must be sealed properly for disposal.

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13. Slide the ink splash guard onto the waste ink tube.
14. Install the waste ink tank into the bracket. Make sure the waste ink tube is inserted in the opening.
Push the ink splash guard down so that it covers the waste ink tank opening.
15. Place the caution label for your language over the English label, if necessary.

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Installing the Media Feeding Unit
You need the following parts to assemble and attach the media feeding unit:
Note: Make sure the bracket is oriented correctly when you attach it.
1. Attach the brackets to the back side of the printer with two C screws on each side as shown.
Caution: The media feeding unit is heavy and requires two people to install. To avoid damaging the media
feeding unit, lift it by holding the two bars on the bottom as shown.
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2. Lower the media feeding unit onto the brackets.
3. Attach the media feeding unit to the stand using five C screws.
4. Attach the media feeding unit to the stand using four C screws.
Note: Leave the screws loose until the service engineer finishes adjusting the media system.
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5. Run the communication cable through the cable supports.
6. Lift the port cover.
7. Plug in the communication cable and thread it through the cable supports.

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8. Make sure the communication cable is fully seated in the port and then close the port cover.
Installing the Take-up Reel System
You need the following parts to assemble and attach the take-up reel system:
Note: Make sure the bracket is oriented correctly when you attach it.
1. Attach the brackets to the front of the printer using two C screws on each side as shown.
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Caution: Use at least two people to lift the take-up reel. To avoid damaging the take-up reel, lift it by holding
the two bars on the bottom as shown.
2. Lower the take-up reel onto the brackets.
3. Attach the take-up reel using five C screws as shown.
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