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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