Epson SureColor SC-P8500DM Series User manual

User's Guide
CMP0316-04 EN

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SC-P8500DM/SC-P8500D/SC-P6500D/SC-P6500DE/SC-P6500E/SC-T7700DM/SC-T5700DM/SC-T7700D/SC-T5700D/SC-3700D/SC-T3700DE/SC-T3700E/SC-P8500DL/SC-T7700DL Series User's Guide
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Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Introduction
NotesonManuals..........................7
MeaningofSymbols...................... 7
Illustrations............................ 7
ProductModelDescriptions................ 7
ManualOrganization..................... 7
ViewingVideoManuals................... 7
ViewingPDFManuals.....................8
PrinterParts..............................9
FrontSection........................... 9
AroundtheRollPaper....................10
Around the Ink Cartridges (Except for the
SC-P8500DL Series/SC-T7700DL Series). . . . . . 12
Around the Ink Supply Unit (SC-P8500DL
Series/SC-T7700DLSeries)................ 13
Back.................................14
Inside................................15
Scanner (SC-P8500DM Series/SC-T7700DM
Series/SC-T5700DMSeriesonly)............16
Controlpanel.......................... 17
Homescreenoperations.................. 18
Features................................ 20
RealizingHighResolution................. 20
NotesonUsageandStorage..................20
Installationspace....................... 20
Noteswhenusingtheprinter...............21
Noteswhennotusingtheprinter............ 21
Noteswhenusingthecontrolpanel.......... 22
Notes on handling ink cartridges (only for
modelswithinkcartridges)................ 22
Notes on handling the ink supply units (only
formodelswithinksupplyunits)............23
Notesonhandlingpaper.................. 23
SavingPower.......................... 24
Introducing the Software
SuppliedSoftware......................... 26
Pre-installedSoftware...................... 27
UsingEpsonMediaInstaller................. 28
StartingProcedure...................... 28
Configurationofmainscreen.............. 29
Edit Media Settings Screen Configuration. . . . . 32
AddingPaperInformation.................34
EditingPaperInformation.................34
Sharing Paper Information with Multiple
Computers............................ 34
UsingWebConfig.........................35
StartingProcedure...................... 35
ClosingProcedure.......................35
FunctionSummary...................... 36
UsingEpsonEdgeDashboard................ 36
StartingProcedure...................... 36
ClosingProcedure.......................36
UsingEPSONSoftwareUpdater.............. 37
Checkingsoftwareupdateavailability.........37
Receivingupdatenotifications.............. 37
Updating Software or Installing Additional
Software................................37
Checkingsoftwareupdateavailability.........37
Receivingupdatenotifications.............. 38
UninstallingSoftware...................... 38
Windows............................. 38
Mac................................. 39
Changing the Network Connection
Methods
SwitchingtoWiredLAN.................... 40
SwitchingtoWirelessLAN.................. 40
Directly Connecting Wirelessly (Wi-Fi Direct). . . . 41
Basic Operations
NotesonLoadingthePaper..................42
LoadingandRemovingtheRollPaper.......... 42
LoadingRoll1/Rollpaper................. 42
RemovingRoll1/Rollpaper................44
Loading Roll 2 (Except for the SC-P6500E
Series/SC-T3700E Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Removing Roll 2 (Except for the SC-P6500E
Series/SC-T3700E Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Loading and Removing Cut Sheets/Poster Board. . . 50
LoadingCutSheets...................... 50
LoadingPosterBoard.................... 53
RemovingCutSheets/PosterBoard.......... 56
SettingLoadedPaper.......................56
HowtoSet............................ 57
When the paper type is not displayed on the
controlpanelorinthedriver............... 58
Optimizing Media Settings (Automatic
Adjustment)............................. 61
SC-P8500DM/SC-P8500D/SC-P6500D/SC-P6500DE/SC-P6500E/SC-T7700DM/SC-T5700DM/SC-T7700D/SC-T5700D/SC-3700D/SC-T3700DE/SC-T3700E/SC-P8500DL/SC-T7700DL Series User's Guide
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Precautions when performing Print
Adjustments........................... 61
AutomaticAdjustmentProcedure........... 62
If you cannot perform Automatic Adjustment. . . 62
FeedingRollPaperManually................. 63
Loading Paper for Auto Take-up (Except for the
SC-P6500E Series/SC-T3700E Series). . . . . . . . . . . 63
LoadingMethodforAutoTake-up...........64
RemovingMethodforAutoTake-up......... 68
BasicPrintingMethods(Windows).............70
BasicPrintingMethods(Mac)................ 73
Printablearea............................ 75
RollPaperPrintableArea................. 75
CutSheetsPrintableArea................. 75
Turning Off the Power Using Power Off Timer. . . . 76
CancelingPrinting........................ 76
Adobe
®
PostScript
®
3
™
Expansion
Unit
When Printing Using the Adobe
®
PostScript
®
3
™
Expansion Unit Fails or is
Interrupted..............................78
Using the SSD Unit (Optional)
Using the SSD Unit from the Printer Driver. . . . . . 79
CreatingaStorageSpace.................... 80
SavingDatatoStorage......................81
Saving a Document from your Computer to
Storage(Windows)...................... 81
Saving a Document from your Computer to
Storage(Mac).......................... 81
Saving Data from a Memory Device to Storage. . 81
UsingDataSavedtoStorage..................82
PrintingDatainStorage.................. 82
Managing Storage Spaces and Documents. . . . . . . 82
Searching for Storage Spaces and Documents. . . 82
DeletingaDocumentfromStorage.......... 82
Changing the Storage Period or Setting to
Indefinite............................. 82
DeletingaStorageSpace.................. 83
Restricting Operations for Shared Storage
Spaces............................... 83
Various Printing Methods
Enlargements and Horizontal and Vertical
Banners................................ 84
Fitting Documents to the Width of the Roll
Paper................................ 84
ChoosingaPrintSize.................... 85
FittingDocumentstotheOutputSize.........86
PrintingatNon-StandardSizes............... 88
PrintingCADDrawings.................... 90
Printing Using CAD/Line Drawing Mode in
thePrinterDriver....................... 90
Printing Using HP-GL/2 and HP RTL
Emulation.............................91
Automatically Switch Roll Paper for Printing
(Except for the SC-P6500E Series/SC-T3700E
Series)................................. 91
Switching Between Roll 1 and Roll 2
AccordingtothePaperType............... 91
Switching Between Roll 1 and Roll 2
AccordingtothePageSize.................93
Start Printing from Roll with Least Amount
Remaining, and Switch Between Roll 1 and
Roll2whenPaperRunsOut............... 94
BorderlessPrinting........................ 96
TypesofBorderlessPrintingMethods........ 96
SupportedPaper........................ 96
AboutRollPaperCutting..................97
SettingProceduresforPrinting............. 98
Correctcolorandprint................... 99
N-up/Poster............................ 102
FoldedDouble-Side(Windowsonly)........ 103
Multi-PagePrinting(N-up)............... 103
Poster(WindowsOnly).................. 104
PosterLayout(Windowsonly)............... 109
SettingProceduresforPrinting............ 110
SavingandRecallingSettings..............110
Using Epson Smart Panel (Except for Models
thatdonotSupportWirelessLAN)........... 111
UsingAirPrint...........................111
Printing Over the Web (Upload Printing). . . . . . . 112
FunctionSummary..................... 112
UploadandPrintProcedure...............112
Printing Files in a Shared Folder (Folder Printing) 113
FunctionSummary..................... 113
PreparingaSharedFolder................ 113
PrintfromFolderProcedure.............. 114
Printing Files Directly from a USB Flash Drive. . . 114
Color Management Printing
AboutColorManagement.................. 116
ColorManagementPrintSettings.............116
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Settingprofiles........................ 117
Setting color management with applications. . . . . 117
Setting Color Management with the Printer
Driver.................................118
Color Management Printing by Host ICM
(Windows)........................... 118
Color Management Printing by ColorSync
(Mac)............................... 119
Color Management Printing by Driver
ICM(Windowsonly).................... 120
Using the Printer Driver(Windows)
DisplayingtheSettingsScreen............... 122
WiththeStartbutton....................122
DisplayingHelp......................... 123
ClicktheHelpButtontoDisplay........... 123
Right-click on the item you want to check
anddisplay........................... 123
CustomizingthePrinterDriver.............. 124
Saving various settings as your Select Settings. . 124
SummaryoftheUtilityTab................. 125
Using the Printer Driver(Mac)
DisplayingtheSettingsScreen............... 126
DisplayingHelp......................... 126
UsingPresets............................126
SavingPresets......................... 126
DeletingPresets....................... 127
UsingEpsonPrinterUtility4................ 127
StartingEpsonPrinterUtility4............ 127
EpsonPrinterUtility4Functions........... 127
Copy (SC-P8500DM Series/SC-
T7700DM Series/SC-T5700DM Series
Only)
PlacingDocumentsintheScanner............129
LoadableDocumentSizes................ 129
LoadablePaperTypes................... 129
DocumentsThatCannotBeLoaded.........130
When loading documents that are thin, that
are easily torn, or that you do not want to
damage..............................130
ProcedureforCopying.....................132
Scan (SC-P8500DM Series/SC-
T7700DM Series/SC-T5700DM Series
Only)
FunctionSummary....................... 134
PreparingtoScan........................ 134
ProcedureforScanning.................... 135
SavingScannedImagestoYourComputer...... 136
Menu List
PaperSetting............................138
GeneralSettings......................... 147
SupplyStatus............................160
Maintenance............................161
Language.............................. 161
PrinterStatus/Print....................... 162
Contacts Manager (SC-P8500DM Series/SC-
T7700DM Series/SC-T5700DM Series only). . . . . 162
User Settings (Except for the SC-P8500DM
Series/SC-T7700DM Series/SC-T5700DM Series) 163
User Settings (SC-P8500DM Series/SC-
T7700DM Series/SC-T5700DM Series). . . . . . . . . 163
AuthenticationDeviceStatus................ 163
EpsonOpenPlatformInformation............163
Copy (SC-P8500DM Series/SC-T7700DM
Series/SC-T5700DM Series Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Scan (SC-P8500DM Series/SC-T7700DM
Series/SC-T5700DM Series Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
MemoryDevice..........................167
NetworkFolder..........................170
Storage (Only when an SSD Unit is Installed). . . . 171
Maintenance
PrintHeadMaintenance................... 172
MaintenanceOperations................. 172
PrintHeadNozzleCheck.................172
PrintHeadCleaning.................... 173
PaperFeedAdjust...................... 175
RuledLineAlignment................... 176
ReplacingConsumables....................177
Replacing Ink Cartridges (Except for the SC-
P8500DL Series/SC-T7700DL Series). . . . . . . . 177
Replacing Ink Supply Units (SC-P8500DL
Series/SC-T7700DL Series Only). . . . . . . . . . . 179
Replacing the Maintenance Box and
BorderlessMaintenanceBox.............. 180
Replacingtheautocutterblade.............184
SC-P8500DM/SC-P8500D/SC-P6500D/SC-P6500DE/SC-P6500E/SC-T7700DM/SC-T5700DM/SC-T7700D/SC-T5700D/SC-3700D/SC-T3700DE/SC-T3700E/SC-P8500DL/SC-T7700DL Series User's Guide
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CleaningthePrinter...................... 186
Cleaningtheoutside.................... 186
Cleaningtheinside..................... 186
Problem Solver
WhenaMessageisDisplayed................188
When an Error Message and Error Code are
Displayed.............................. 189
Troubleshooting......................... 190
You cannot print (because the printer does
notwork)............................ 190
The printer sounds like it is printing, but
nothingprints.........................192
Theprintsarenotwhatyouexpected........ 193
Feedingorejectingproblems.............. 203
Others.............................. 207
Copying or Scanning Problems (SC-
P8500DM Series/SC-T7700DM Series/SC-
T5700DM Series Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Appendix
OptionsandConsumableProducts........... 214
EpsonSpecialMedia.................... 214
Ink Cartridges (Except for the SC-P8500DL
Series/SC-T7700DLSeries)............... 214
Ink Supply Units (SC-P8500DL Series/SC-
T7700DL Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Others.............................. 219
SupportedMedia.........................220
EpsonSpecialMediaTable................220
Supported Commercially Available Paper. . . . . 229
SupportedPaperWidths................. 230
Before Printing on Commercially Available
Paper............................... 231
MovingorTransportingthePrinter........... 233
Moving to Another Location in the Same
Building............................. 234
TransportingthePrinter................. 235
If the Environment Indoors or During
Transportation Drops to -10 ˚C or Lower. . . . . 236
SystemRequirements..................... 237
PrinterDriver......................... 237
WebConfig...........................239
Specifications Table (Except for the SC-
P8500DL Series/SC-T7700DL Series). . . . . . . . . . 240
Specifications Table (SC-P8500DL Series/SC-
T7700DL Series Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Where To Get Help
TechnicalSupportWebSite................. 247
ContactingEpsonSupport..................247
BeforeContactingEpson................. 247
HelpforUsersinNorthAmerica........... 247
HelpforUsersinEurope................. 248
HelpforUsersinTaiwan................. 248
Help for Users in Australia/New Zealand. . . . . 248
HelpforUsersinSingapore............... 249
HelpforUsersinThailand................249
HelpforUsersinVietnam................ 249
HelpforUsersinIndonesia............... 249
HelpforUsersinHongKong.............. 250
HelpforUsersinMalaysia................ 250
HelpforUsersinIndia...................250
HelpforUsersinthePhilippines........... 251
SC-P8500DM/SC-P8500D/SC-P6500D/SC-P6500DE/SC-P6500E/SC-T7700DM/SC-T5700DM/SC-T7700D/SC-T5700D/SC-3700D/SC-T3700DE/SC-T3700E/SC-P8500DL/SC-T7700DL Series User's Guide
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Introduction
Notes on Manuals
Meaning of Symbols
War ni ng: 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
The illustrations may differ 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
The 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.
Pin-up Manuals Provides explanations for basic
printer operations. Print it out
and put it up on a wall near to
the printer.
General Information
(PDF)
Provides printer specifications
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.
Epson Video Manuals Provides videos on performing
a variety of maintenance
procedures.
Viewing Video Manuals
The video manuals have been uploaded to YouTube.
Yo u c a n v i e w t h e m by c l i ck i n g Epson Video Manuals
(video) from the top page of the Online Manual, or by
clicking the following blue text.
Video Manuals
SC-P8500DM/SC-P8500D/SC-P6500D/SC-P6500DE/SC-P6500E/SC-T7700DM/SC-T5700DM/SC-T7700D/SC-T5700D/SC-3700D/SC-T3700DE/SC-T3700E/SC-P8500DL/SC-T7700DL Series User's Guide
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If the subtitles are not displayed when you play the
video, click the subtitles icon shown in the image
below.
Viewing PDF Manuals
This section uses 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.
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 previous page, do the following.
For Windows
While pressing the Alt key, press the key.
For Mac
While pressing the command key, press the
key.
EYou can input and search for keywords, such as the
names of items you want to confirm.
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. The 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 Section
AMaintenance cover
Open when replacing the auto cutter blade.
U“Replacing the auto cutter blade” on page 184
BPaper support
Change the position for feeding roll paper, cut sheets, and poster board. Also, when replacing the Borderless
Maintenance Box, set it to the top position.
CRoll 1 (Known as Roll paper on the SC-P6500E Series/SC-T3700E Series.)
This can also be used to take-up media.
U“Loading Paper for Auto Take-up (Except for the SC-P6500E Series/SC-T3700E Series)” on page 63
DRoll 2 (Not available on the SC-P6500E Series/SC-T3700E Series.)
U“Loading Roll 2 (Except for the SC-P6500E Series/SC-T3700E Series)” on page 46
ESecurity lock slot
You can install a security lock for theft prevention.
FUSB memory port
You can connect a USB flash drive to print directly.
U“Printing Files Directly from a USB Flash Drive” on page 114
GPaper basket
SC-P8500DM/SC-P8500D/SC-P6500D/SC-P6500DE/SC-P6500E/SC-T7700DM/SC-T5700DM/SC-T7700D/SC-T5700D/SC-3700D/SC-T3700DE/SC-T3700E/SC-P8500DL/SC-T7700DL Series User's Guide
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HControl panel
The printer is equipped with a 4.3-inch touch panel.
IPrinter cover
Open this cover when cleaning the inside of the printer or clearing jams.
JPaper support lock lever
The paper support lock lever.
Around the Roll Paper
ASpindle lock lever
The spindle lock lever.
BMedia edge guide
This fixes the roll paper placed on the spindle. Attach or remove the transparent media edge guide when load‐
ing roll paper.
CSpindle
When loading roll paper, insert this through the roll paper.
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DCore adapter
Attach or remove the core adapter according to the size of the roll paper core.
U“Loading and Removing the Roll Paper” on page 42
ERoll2 unit lock lever (Not available on the SC-P6500E Series/SC-T3700E Series.)
The roll2 unit lock lever.
FRoll 2 unit (Not available on the SC-P6500E Series/SC-T3700E Series.)
The unit for loading roll2.
U“Loading Roll 2 (Except for the SC-P6500E Series/SC-T3700E Series)” on page 46
GRoll2 removal button (Not available on the SC-P6500E Series/SC-T3700E Series.)
Ejects and rewinds media for roll 2.
HRoll1 removal button
Ejects and rewinds media for roll 1.
IManual take-up button (Not available on the SC-P6500E Series/SC-T3700E Series.)
Use this to take-up or rewind media when roll 1 is set to automatic take-up.
U“Loading Paper for Auto Take-up (Except for the SC-P6500E Series/SC-T3700E Series)” on page 63
JPause/resume button (Not available on the SC-P6500E Series/SC-T3700E Series.)
Use this to pause and resume take-up when roll 1 is set to automatic take-up.
U“Loading Paper for Auto Take-up (Except for the SC-P6500E Series/SC-T3700E Series)” on page 63
KTake-up direction switch (Not available on the SC-P6500E Series/SC-T3700E Series.)
When using roll 1 for automatic take-up, select the take-up direction (printed side out/printed side in).
U“Loading Paper for Auto Take-up (Except for the SC-P6500E Series/SC-T3700E Series)” on page 63
LBorderless Maintenance Box
Maintenance box for borderless printing.
U“Replacing the Borderless Maintenance Box” on page 182
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Around the Ink Cartridges (Except for the SC-P8500DL Series/
SC-T7700DL Series)
AInk cartridge cover
Open when replacing ink cartridges.
U“Replacing Ink Cartridges (Except for the SC-P8500DL Series/SC-T7700DL Series)” on page 177
BMaintenance box cover
Open when replacing the maintenance box .
U“Replacing the Maintenance Box” on page 181
CMaintenance box
DInk Cartridges
SC-P8500DM/SC-P8500D/SC-P6500D/SC-P6500DE/SC-P6500E/SC-T7700DM/SC-T5700DM/SC-T7700D/SC-T5700D/SC-3700D/SC-T3700DE/SC-T3700E/SC-P8500DL/SC-T7700DL Series User's Guide
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Around the Ink Supply Unit (SC-P8500DL Series/SC-T7700DL Series)
AAccessory case
BMaintenance box cover
Open when replacing the maintenance box .
U“Replacing the Maintenance Box” on page 181
CMaintenance box
DInk Supply Unit
U“Replacing Ink Supply Units (SC-P8500DL Series/SC-T7700DL Series Only)” on page 179
ELock switch
SC-P8500DM/SC-P8500D/SC-P6500D/SC-P6500DE/SC-P6500E/SC-T7700DM/SC-T5700DM/SC-T7700D/SC-T5700D/SC-3700D/SC-T3700DE/SC-T3700E/SC-P8500DL/SC-T7700DL Series User's Guide
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Back
APort cover
BLAN port
Connects the LAN cable.
CUSB port
Connect to your computer with a USB cable.
DOptional storage unit slot
The SC-P8500DM Series/SC-T7700DM Series/SC-T5700DM Series come with an SSD Unit installed. Models
other than the SC-P8500DM Series/SC-T7700DM Series/SC-T5700DM Series can be equipped with the op‐
tional SSD Unit.
EAdobe
®
PostScript
®
3
™
expansion unit
The printer is equipped with the Adobe
®
PostScript
®
3
™
expansion unit. (Not included with some models.)
FDC inlet
Connect the supplied power cable here.
GSecurity lock slot
You can install a security lock for theft prevention.
HRear cover 1
ICut sheet/Poster board paper slot (rear)
Paper slot for feeding cut sheet/poster board from the rear.
U“Loading and Removing Cut Sheets/Poster Board” on page 50
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Inside
AAuto cutter blade
If the paper is not cut neatly, replace the auto cutter blade.
U“Replacing the auto cutter blade” on page 184
BPrint head
Try cleaning it when automatic cleaning does not clear clogging in the print head.
U“Cleaning around the print head and caps” on page 196
CCapping stations
Except when printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them from drying. Try cleaning it
when automatic cleaning does not clear clogging in the print head.
U“Cleaning around the print head and caps” on page 196
DWipers
Used to wipe off ink that is stuck to the surface of the print head nozzles. Try cleaning these when automatic
cleaning does not clear clogging in the print head.
U“Cleaning around the print head and caps” on page 196
ESuction Cap
During head cleaning, this cap sucks the optimum amount of ink from the print head nozzles. Try cleaning
these when automatic cleaning does not clear clogging in the print head.
U“Cleaning around the print head and caps” on page 196
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Scanner (SC-P8500DM Series/SC-T7700DM Series/SC-T5700DM
Series only)
AScanner cover
Open this cover when a paper jam occurs and so on.
BScanner slot
Insert originals to be scanned.
CScanner edge guide
Store the scanner edge guide when you open the scanner cover. This guide allows you to feed originals straight
into the printer.
DLock lever
Open the scanner cover while pressing the left and right lock levers.
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Control panel
AAuthentication system switching button
Lit when an authentication system is connected.
Press to switch the authentication system.
BHome button
Press this button while a menu is displayed to
return to the Home screen. The light is off when it
cannot be used during operations such as paper
feeding.
CPbutton (power button)
DBack button (authentication system only)
Lit when an authentication system is connected.
EControl panel
This is a touch panel to display the printer's status,
menus, error messages, and so on.
FAlert lamp
Turns on to notify you when an error has occurred.
You can check the details of the error on the
control panel.
Gybutton (stop button)
Press to stop operations.
HInformation button
You can check the status of the printer by viewing
consumable information and the list of messages.
Yo u c a n a l s o c h e c k t h e j o b h i s t o r y.
Note:
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SC-T5700DM Series Only
Press the Information button, and then press to
operate the scanner. Press to open the scanner cover or
to remove scanned originals.
IAuthentication system logout button
Lit when an authentication system is connected.
Press to log out of the authentication system.
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Home screen operations
The home screen varies depending on the printer
model. You can also switch the home screen using the
screen switching button.
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AMenu
Allows you to make paper settings, printer settings,
and perform printer maintenance. See the
following for a list of the menus.
U“Menu List” on page 138
BInformation display area
Displays the printer's status, error messages, and so
on.
CPaper loading information
Displays paper information for the loaded paper.
DReserve Paper Switching
Press during printing to switch to the paper from
the selected paper source to use it for the next
page. You can select this when there is no paper
loaded in either paper source. Press during
printing to display the Paper Setting screen.
EDisplays the ink levels
Displays the amount of ink remaining.
The abbreviation below the bar indicates the ink
color.
PK : Photo Black
MK : Matte Black
Y:Yellow
M:Magenta
C:Cyan
GY : Gray (SC-P Series)
R : Red (SC-T Series)
When is displayed, the corresponding ink is
running low. Press the display area to check the
model number for the ink cartridge or ink supply
unit.
FDisplays the amount of space remaining in the
Borderless Maintenance Box.
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Displays the approximate amount of available
space in the Borderless Maintenance Box for
borderless printing. When is displayed, the
amount of empty space in the Borderless
Maintenance Box is low. Press the display area to
check the Borderless Maintenance Box model
number.
GDisplays the amount of space remaining in the
Maintenance Box
Displays the approximate amount of available
space in the Maintenance Box. When is
displayed, the amount of empty space in the
Maintenance Box is low. Press the display area to
check the Maintenance Box model number.
HPaper Release
Releases the paper allowing you to pull it out.
This is disabled during paper feeding or printing.
INetwork icon
The network connection status is indicated by an
icon as shown below.
Pressing the icon allows you to switch the network
connection status.
U“Changing the Network Connection Methods”
on page 40
Wireless LAN may not be supported depending on
the specifications and destination. In this case, use
a wired LAN.
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.
JMaintenance
You can check and clean the print head nozzles,
replace consumables, and clean parts.
KSwitch screens
Yo u c a n s w i t ch t h e Ho m e s c r e e n d i s p l a y.
LInside Light
You can turn the internal lighting on or off. Turn
on the internal light when you want to check the
print as it is being printed.
MFeed/Cut Paper
When roll paper is loaded, you can perform paper
feed adjustments, cut the paper, and make cutting
settings.
NPaper Setting menu button
Press this button when loading, removing, setting,
or adjusting paper.
OFolder printing
You can print a file from a shared folder on the
network that has been setup in advance.
U“Printing Files in a Shared Folder (Folder
Printing)” on page 113
PStorage Settings
Displayed when the SSD Unit is installed. You can
make storage settings which allow you to store
documents in the SSD unit and print them when
needed.
QCopy
U“Copy (SC-P8500DM Series/SC-T7700DM
Series/SC-T5700DM Series Only)” on page 129
RScanner
U“Scan (SC-P8500DM Series/SC-T7700DM
Series/SC-T5700DM Series Only)” on page 134
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Features
The main features of this printer are described below.
Realizing High Resolution
The newly developed ink technology provides high
definition for photo, fine art, and proofing paper.
New print head design
Our new print heads are equipped with a 2.64 inch
integrated precision core μTFP head with a staggered
array, and we have adopted a resolution of 300 dpi for
optimal printing.
A variety of black and color inks
As well as the three basic ink colors, the SC-P Series
has gray ink and the SC-T Series has red ink.
Two types of black ink with the following features
have also been installed.
Two types of black ink to suit your
printing purposes
The printer automatically switches between two types
of black ink to suit the paper type being used; Photo
Black which realizes a smooth, professional finish on
glossy paper and Matte Black which increases black
optical density using matte paper.
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.
SC-P8500DM Series/SC-P8500D Series/SC-T7700D
Series/SC-P8500DL Series/SC-T7700DM Series/
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WD1D2
1988 mm 1129 mm Secure up to 1600 mm
plus the working space.
The space required
depends on the cut
sheets/poster board being
used.
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WD1D2
1785 mm 1129 mm Secure up to 1600 mm
plus the working space.
The space required
depends on the cut
sheets/poster board being
used.
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