Epson SureColor T-5270 User manual

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Contents
Unpacking and Assembling the Printer ..................................................................................................3
Setting up the SureColor T3270/T5270/T7270 ....................................................................................5
Setting up the SureColor T5270D/T7270D ........................................................................................15
Connecting the Power Cord ................................................................................................................24
Installing Ink Cartridges ......................................................................................................................25
Loading Roll Paper ..............................................................................................................................26
Loading Roll Paper into the Secondary Roll Unit ................................................................................32
Performing a Test Print .......................................................................................................................36
Aligning the Print Head .......................................................................................................................36
Installing Software ...............................................................................................................................37
Updating Your Printer Firmware .........................................................................................................37
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................39

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Unpacking and Assembling the Printer
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the illustrations in this manual show the SureColor®T7270, but the instructions
apply to all three models.
Before beginning assembly, make sure you have sufficient space to set up and use the printer. The
following illustrations show the minimum space required for using the printer:
SureColor T3270 (on surface):
Note: If the printer is mounted on the optional 24” stand, the required clearance in front of the printer changes
from 11.8 inches (300 mm) to 23.6 inches (600 mm).
SureColor T5270/T7270 SureColor T5270D/T7270D
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 the following weight for each printer:
•SureColor T3270 - 119 lb (54 kg) (with 24” stand: 148 lb (67 kg))

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•SureColor T5270 - 185 lb (84 kg)
•SureColor T7270 - 203 lb (92 kg)
•SureColor T5270D - 260 lb (118 kg)
•SureColor T7270D - 293 lb (133 kg)
WARNING: Two people are required to unpack and install the SureColor T3070 printer; four people are
recommended to unpack and install the SureColor T5070, T5270D, T7270, and T7270D printers.
You need an even larger floor space to assemble the printer and stand, so be sure to prepare a large, clear
area before unpacking them. Also make sure you save the box and packaging in case you need to ship the
printer later.
The following items are included with your printer:
SureColor T3270/T5270/T7270
Note: Items inside the dashed lines are included with the optional stand for the SureColor T3270.
Note: For information on the optional hard disk and the Take up Reel, see the online User’s Guide.
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SureColor T5270D/T7270D
Setting up the SureColor T3270/T5270/T7270
Assembling the Stand
1. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all of these items.
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2. Slide the horizontal strut into both of the legs as shown.
3. Use the long end of the hex wrench to tighten the pre-placed screws on each side of the horizontal
strut.
4. Lock the casters to fix the stand in place. (When moving the printer, unlock the casters.)

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Mounting the Printer on the Stand
You need at least two people (SureColor T3270) or four people (SureColor T5270/T7270) to install the
printer and position it on the stand. When lifting the printer, only hold the areas shown below. Otherwise,
damage may occur.
Caution: Before installing the printer, lock the casters to make sure the stand is fixed in place.
1. 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 legs before setting the printer down.
SureColor T3270
SureColor T5270/T7270

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2. Attach the printer to the stand using three bolts.
Attaching the Paper Basket
The paper basket is a cloth sheet that attaches to the printer stand and catches your prints as they come
out. You need the following parts to assemble and attach the paper basket:
1. Attach the STABILIZERS as shown.
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2. Insert a plastic connector into the end of one of the shorter square poles.
3. Slide the pole through the holes in the STABILIZERS and attach the other plastic connector to the
end of the pole. Then, fasten the plastic connectors in place on each side of the stand as shown.
4. Attach the stack guides to the bottom of the printer. Make sure each guide snaps securely into place.

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5. Insert a plastic connector into the end of the second shorter square pole.
6. Slide the pole through the holes in the stack guides and attach the other plastic connector to the end of
the pole. Then, fasten the plastic connectors in place on each side of the stand as shown.
7. Insert the two longer square poles into the right-hand basket arm.
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8. Thread both poles through the paper basket.
9. Insert the ends of the poles into the left-hand basket arm.
10. Attach the two basket holders as shown, one on each side of the stand. Use four bolts to fasten the
holders in place.
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11. Insert a nut into the center bolt hole on the basket holder, and align the right-hand basket arm with
the bolt hole.
12. Insert the BOLT CHANNEL through the basket arm and into the bolt hole. Insert the bolt into the
BOLT CHANNEL and tighten it. Repeat steps 11 and 12 on the left side of the printer.
13. Attach the shorter arm to the inside of the basket holder on the left side of the printer. Use two nuts to
hold the arm in place.

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14. Use two bolts to fasten the arm in place.
15. Insert the longer arm into the rounded pole as shown.
16. Insert the end of the rounded pole into the arm on the left side of the printer. Then, align the right
basket arm with the mounting holes on the right-hand basket holder.

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17. Use two nuts and two bolts to fasten the arm in place.
18. Flip the loose end of the basket cloth over the top rail and feed it towards the back of the printer.
19. On the back side of the printer, pull the paper basket up so that the stack guides fit into the slots as
shown. Then, hook the loops around the pins on the back of the stack guides to hold the basket in
place.

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20. Hook the loops on the sides of the basket to the pins on the back of the stand legs to secure the basket
to the printer.
21. On the front side of the printer, slide the basket’s fabric all the way to the ends of the rounded pole as
shown.
Setting up the SureColor T5270D/T7270D
Assembling the Stand
1. Unpack the stand and make sure you have all of these items.

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2. Slide the horizontal strut into both of the legs as shown.
3. Use the long end of the hex wrench to tighten the pre-placed screws on each side of the horizontal
strut.
4. Lock the casters to fix the stand in place. (When moving the printer, unlock the casters.)

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Mounting the Second Paper Roll
1. Unpack the roll unit and make sure you have all of these items.
2. Secure the roll supports to the legs of the stand using four bolts per support.
3. Remove the tape from the mounting brackets and extend the left and right rail until you hear a click.
4. Carefully place the second roll unit on the extended rails.
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Caution: Placing the unit requires two people.
5. Secure the unit to the rails with two bolts on each side.
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Mounting the Printer on the Stand
You need four people to install the printer and position it on the stand. When lifting the printer, only hold
the areas shown below. Otherwise, damage may occur.
Caution: Before installing the printer, lock the casters to make sure the stand is fixed in place.
1. 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 legs before setting the printer down.
Caution: Make sure the second roll unit is pulled out from the stand. If the second roll unit is not extended, the
printer may be damaged.

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2. Attach the printer to the stand using three bolts.
3. Push the second roll unit underneath the printer.
4. Push the cable guide into the back of the second roll unit.
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