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Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks......... 2
Notes on Manuals................... 4
Meaning of Symbols........................ 4
Video Manuals............................ 4
Illustrations.............................. 4
Part Names.......................... 5
Front section............................. 5
Inside................................... 6
Back.................................... 7
Basic Operations..................... 7
Notes on Handling Media.................... 7
Notes on Loading Media..................... 8
Positioning Pressure Rollers and Media. . . . . . . . . . 9
Positioning of media...................... 9
Pressure roller types..................... 10
Loading media........................... 11
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Contents
Notes on Manuals
MeaningofSymbols........................2
VideoManuals............................2
Illustrations..............................2
Part Names
Frontsection.............................3
Inside...................................4
Back....................................4
Basic Operations
NotesonHandlingMedia....................5
NotesonLoadingMedia.....................5
PositioningPressureRollersandMedia..........6
Positioningofmedia......................6
Pressurerollertypes......................7
Loadingmedia............................8
SettingsfortheLoadedMedia................13
UsingtheAutoTake-upReelUnit.............15
Notes When Using the Auto Take-up Reel
Unit.................................15
AttachingtheRollCore...................15
Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Out. . . . . 17
Take-upwiththePrintedSideFacingIn.......20
RemovingtheTake-upRoll..................22
CuttingMedia.........................22
RemovingMedia........................23
Maintenance
CleaningPartsandTimings..................25
LocationofConsumablesandServiceLife.......26
OtherMaintenance........................26
WhatYou’llNeed.........................28
PrecautionsRegardingMaintenance...........29
MovingthePrintHead.....................29
UsingInkCleaner.........................30
CleaningAroundthePrintHead(Daily)........30
CleaningAroundtheCaps(Daily).............33
Cleaningawiper(rubberpart)(daily)........33
Cleaningcaps(daily).....................33
Cleaningthewipercleaner(daily)...........35
Cleaning the Entire Wiper and Attachment Point
(OnceEveryTwoWeeks)...................37
Cleaning the Wiper Rail (Once Every Two
Weeks).................................39
Cleaning Inside the Printer (Once a week to once
amonth)...............................39
CleaningtheFlushingPad(WhenItIsDirty).....41
CleaningCheckSheet......................43
ShakingandReplacingInkCartridges..........44
Shaking..............................44
Replacementprocedure...................44
DisposingofWasteInk.....................45
WasteInkCounter......................45
ReplacingtheWasteInkBottle.............46
Disposalofusedconsumables................46
Disposal..............................46
ConsumableReplacementCheckSheet.........47
Long-term Storage (Pre-storage Maintenance). . . . 48
Performing Pre-storage Maintenance. . . . . . . . . 48
Restartinguseoftheprinter................49
Applying Secondary Carriage Rod Grease (When
aMessageisDisplayed).....................49
Notesonapplyinggrease..................49
Greasingprocedure......................49
Storage...............................50
Information on Maintenance Items
Ink cartridges
*1
...........................51
MaintenanceItems........................53
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Notes on Manuals
Meaning of Symbols
!
Warning: 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 the reference material
for related content.
Video Manuals
Videos introducing basic printer operations have been
uploaded to the Epson video manual YouTube channel.
Refer to these for useful information.
Follow the steps below to view the video manuals.
A
Access YouTube (http://youtube.com).
B
Enter "Epson Video Manuals (LFP)" in the search
field at the top of the screen.
C
Click [Epson Video Manuals (LFP)] from the
search results.
D
Select the video you want to view from the
playlists.
If the subtitles are not displayed when you play the
video, click the subtitles icon shown in the image below.
Illustrations
Illustrations may differ slightly from the model you are
using. Please note this point when using this guide.
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Part Names
Front section
The illustration shows the SC-S50600 series.
AMaintenance cover (left) JManual switch SCartridge check lamp
BAdditional print drying system KCasters TAC inlet #1/AC inlet #2
CAfter heater LAirflow vents ULAN port
DRoll core holder MWaste ink bottle holder VUSB port
ETensioner media guide NAdjuster WMaintenance cover (right)
FTensioner OWaste ink bottle XMedia loading lever
GRoll core holder locking screw PWaste ink tube YAlert lamp
HRoll support QInk cartridges ZControl panel
IAuto switch RLock levers aFront cover
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Inside
The illustration shows the SC-S70600 series.
APrint head EPressure rollers (low) HCaps
BMedia holding plates FPlaten heater IWiper
CCutter groove GWiper cleaner JFlushing pad
DPressure rollers (high)
Back
ADrive switch DLift lever GHandle
BRoll holder EPre-heater
CRoll holder fixing screw FRoll support
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Basic Operations
Notes on Handling Media
If the following points are not observed when handling
media, small amounts of dust and lint may stick to the
media surface and cause ink drops in the print results.
Do not place exposed media directly on the floor.
Media should be rewound and inserted in its original
packaging for storage.
Do not carry media with the media surface pressed
against clothing.
Handle media in its individual packaging until just
before loading the media in the printer.
Notes on Loading Media
!
Caution:
❏The heaters and media holding plate may be
hot; observe all necessary precautions. Failure
to observe the necessary precautions could
result in burns.
❏Because the media is heavy, it should not be
carried by one person.
❏Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers
when opening or closing the front cover.
Failure to observe this precaution could result
in injury.
❏Do not rub your hands along the edges of the
media. The edges of the media are sharp and
can cause injury.
Load the media just before printing.
The pressure rollers may crease media left in the printer.
The media may also become wavy or curled, causing
jams or resulting in the media coming into contact with
the print head.
Do not load media if the right and left edges are
uneven.
If media is loaded and the right and left edges of the roll
are uneven, media feeding problems may cause the
media to move around during printing. Either rewind to
align the edges or use a roll without any issues.
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Positioning Pressure Rollers and Media
Pressure rollers must be set in the correct position to obtain good print results.
Positioning of media
There are square holes to indicate the pressure roller positions on the rear side of the printer as well.
Observe the following cautions when positioning media to ensure that the positioning of pressure rollers is
appropriate for the media width.
❏Ensure that the left edge of the media always passes within the range of A.
❏The right edge of the media must pass within the squares of Bthrough Haccording to the media width.
* Only when media except for transparent or milky white film is loaded, or when not performing ink layering
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Pressure roller types
There are two types of pressure rollers. As shown below, the pressure roller to use depends on the type of printing.
Normal printing
Use low pressure rollers . Note that the quantity of rollers to use depends on the media width.
When transparent or milky white film is loaded or during ink layering
Use high pressure rollers .
Note:
❏If low pressure rollers are used when loading transparent or milky white film, the pressure rollers may leave traces in the
print area.
❏If low pressure holders are used during ink layering, ink layering is not performed correctly.
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Loading media
This section uses the SC-S70600 series to illustrate the
process of loading media when the supplied media
feeding unit is installed.
You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.
U“Video Manuals” on page 2
A
Press the Pbutton , and then wait until Load
media. is displayed on the screen.
B
C
While holding the tabs of the media holding plate
on both sides, move the plate out of the way
toward both edges of the platen.
D
c
Important:
If the right holder handle shaft is not visible,
rotate the handle forward until it stops. The
media can not be properly loaded if the handle
shaft is not visible.
E
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Note:
The method of placing the roll media varies as
follows depending on how media is rolled.
Printable Side Out
Printable Side In
F
Align the left and right edges of the media with
the set positions (within the black squares)
according to the media width.
Recommended positioning by media width
U“Positioning Pressure Rollers and Media” on
page 6
Note:
If the label with black squares is not in place, affix
the label as described in the Setup Guide.
USetup Guide
G
Tighten the locking screw until the screw no
longer turns.
Note:
If the media roll has an outer diameter that is less
than 140 mm, lift it manually, and load it to the roll
holder. The roll core will not reach the holder when
raised using the lift lever.
H
Note:
If the media roll has an outer diameter that is less
than 140 mm, lift it manually, and load it to the roll
holder.
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I
To ensure the roll holder is inserted into the roll
core sufficiently, push it twice.
c
Important:
If the roll holder is inserted into the roll core
insufficiently, media is not fed correctly
during printing because of slippage between
the roll holder and roll core.
This may cause banding in the print results.
J
c
Important:
❏If the roll holder screw is loose, the roll
holder may move during printing. This
could cause stripes and unevenness in the
print results.
❏If the left or right edges of the roll are not
properly aligned, realign the edges.
K
Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration
below is fully inserted.
c
Important:
Once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle
any further. Failure to observe this precaution
could damage the roll holder.
If part A is still visible even after the handle
has been turned fully, rewind the handle.
Loosen the roll holder screw on the right side,
and then restart from Step 9.
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L
Insert the media approximately 30 cm into the
opening, then lower the media loading lever.
M
Check that the edges of the media pass within the
dimensions of the square that was adjusted in
Step 6.
Example of setting media with a width of
64 inches
c
Important:
Perform Steps 12 to 6 in reverse order and
repeat the loading process if the edges of the
media are not within the square holes. Do not
attempt to reposition the roll holders while
they are inserted in the media.
N
O
Hold the center of the media in one hand, and
pull it to the center of the after heater.
❏Do not pull the media with both hands. This
could cause the media to skew or move
around.
❏The labels on the after heater are not used
when media is loaded. If it is adjusted to
forcefully, the media way move around or
become loose.
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P
Hold both sides of the pressure roller, and move
while pressing it down to set.
Note:
Do not touch the shaft (grayed part in the figure) at
the top of the roller. Otherwise you might get grease
on your skin.
Normal printing
❏Use low pressure rollers.
Move the high pressure rollers to right or left until
they contact the ends.
❏We recommend setting the low pressure rollers to
be set at the edges of the media within 5 mm of the
edges.
❏Position the remaining low pressure rollers within
the black square labels. There may be extraneous
low pressure rollers depending on the media width.
Position the extraneous low pressure rollers away
from the black square labels.
When transparent or milky white film is loaded
or during ink layering
❏Use high pressure rollers only.
❏We recommend positioning the rollers within
10 mm from the left and right edges of the media.
❏Position the low pressure rollers away from the
black square labels.
Q
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R
While holding the tabs of the media holding
plates on both sides, move the plate to the edge of
the media.
Adjust so that the edge of the media is aligned to
the center of the round holes in the media
holding plates.
c
Important:
❏Do not use the media holding plates with
media that is 0.4 mm or thicker. The
media holding plates could touch and
damage the print head.
❏Always position the plates so that the
edges of the media are at the centers of the
round holes. Incorrect positioning causes
banding (horizontal banding, tint
unevenness, or stripes) during printing.
❏Move the media holding plates to the left
and right edges of the platen when they
are not in use.
❏Do not use the media holding plates if the
sides of the printed media are smudged or
torn.
S
Settings for the Loaded
Media
The control panel displays the following information
once the media is loaded.
This display can be used to view or change the following
two options:
❏Remaining Setup
On: The printer displays the amount of media
remaining.
Off: The printer does not display the amount of
media remaining.
When Remaining Setup is On, the printer will
calculate the approximate amount of media
remaining based on the length of the roll and the
amount used for printing and display this
information in the control panel. The display gives
a rough idea of the amount of media available
before printing, making it easier to know when
media requires replacement.
In addition, a warning will be displayed when the
amount of media remaining reaches a specified
level.
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❏Selected Media
Displays the parameters on which media settings
are based as shown below.
RIP Settings: Media settings are based on those
in the RIP.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX: Media settings
are based on those stored in the printer in media
settings bank No. 1.
Media settings banks can store a variety of settings
for different media based on the options selected in
the Heater Temperature, Media Suction, Head
Alignment, and other menus. Up to
30 combinations of settings can be stored by
assigning them to banks No. 1 to 30.
Media Settings UUser's Guide (PDF)
Buttons that are used in the following settings
A
Select an option.
To print at current settings:
Use the d/ubuttons to select Keep Settings
Above and press the Zbutton.
Proceed to Step 6.
To change settings:
Use the d/ubuttons to select Change Settings
and press the Zbutton.
B
Select the items you want to change and press the
Zbutton.
C
Select the desired option and press the Z
button.
D
Press the ybutton to display the dialog shown in
Step 2 and then press the ybutton again.
E
After confirming that the settings are correct, use
the d/ubuttons to select Keep Settings Above
and press the Zbutton.
F
The roll type selection screen is displayed.
Use the d/ubuttons to select the roll type that
matches the loaded roll and press the Zbutton.
G
If On is selected for Remaining Setup, you will
be prompted to enter the length of the current
media.
Use the d/ubuttons to choose a length between
1.0 and 999.5 m and press the Zbutton. You
can set in 0.5 m increments.
The printer will display Ready after a brief pause,
showing that it is ready to print. Transmit the data to be
printed from the computer.
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Using the Auto Take-up
Reel Unit
The auto take-up reel unit automatically takes up media
as it is printed. This improves the efficiency of
unmanned operation.
The auto take-up reel unit for this printer can take up
media in either of the following directions.
Printed side out Printed side in
Taking-up with printed side out places the printed
surface on the outside of the roll.
Taking-up with printed side in places the printed
surface on the inside of the roll.
This section explains how to install media on the
standard auto take-up reel unit.
You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.
U“Video Manuals” on page 2
Notes When Using the Auto
Take-up Reel Unit
!
Caution:
❏Follow the instructions in the manual when
loading media or roll cores or removing the
take-up roll.
Dropping media, roll cores, or take-up rolls
could result in injury.
❏Be sure that your hands or hair do not get
caught in the media feeding unit or auto
take-up reel unit while it is operating.
Failure to observe this precaution could result
in injury.
Use a roll core that is longer than the width of the
media.
This allows the media to be taken up without protruding
from the core.
Attach media to the roll core using the paper tape
supplied.
Using the paper tape reduces a take-up roll
misalignment error. When the supplied parts have been
completely used, purchase commercially available
paper tape with a width of 20 to 25 mm (that is not easily
stretched or cut). If you do not have any paper tape, cut
media into pieces of 20 to 25 mm wide and 60 cm long.
For ink layering, the auto take-up reel unit is not
available.
Take-up may not be possible, or print quality may
decline.
Attaching the Roll Core
Before starting operations, be sure to read the following:
U“Notes When Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit”
on page 15
A
Keep the dbutton pressed until the leading edge
of the media reaches the roll core holder.
c
Important:
Always press the dbutton to feed the media as
far as the roll core holder. If the media is
pulled by hand, the media may twist during
take-up.
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B
C
Align a roll core holder with the right edge of the
media, and tighten the locking screw,
D
Leave a gap of 10 to 20 cm in the center of the
media, and cut at least 25 cm in height from the
left and right corners of the media.
Cutting the media prevents feeding problems,
such as the left and right corners of media being
folded and caught at the start of take-up.
E
Insert the roll core onto the right holder.
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F
Push the holder until part A shown in the
illustration below is fully inserted, and tighten
the screw.
c
Important:
Stop when part A is no longer visible. The
take-up reel unit may not function as
expected if the holder is inserted too far.
For the subsequent steps, see the following
depending on how the media is rolled.
For information on taking-up with printed side
out, see U“Take-up with the Printed Side
Facing Out” on page 17.
For information on taking-up with printed side
in, see U“Take-up with the Printed Side Facing
In” on page 20.
Take-up with the Printed Side
Facing Out
A
Cut the paper tape approximately 60 cm in
length, and paste it approximately in the center of
the media using commercially available adhesive
tape.
B
Hold down the ubutton until the tip of the tape
reaches the center of the pipe.
C
Turn the paper tape over from the front of the roll
core, and stick using commercially available
adhesive tape.
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c
Important:
Attach the media to the take up roll core with
the media in a taut state. If media is attached
in a loose state, the media may move around
during take-up.
D
Flip the Auto switch to .
E
Lower the tensioner until it slightly touches the
paper tape.
F
Continue holding down the dbutton until both
edges of the media reach the paper core and wrap
around once or twice.
G
Position the right and left media tensioner guides
until they slightly touch the media.
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