SwiftColor SCC-4000D User manual

SCC-4000D
USER’S GUIDE
USER’S GUIDE
PUB No. 4Y1-8572-030 / 2014

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How to Use This Guide & CD-ROM
Start Guide
You should read this start guide rst if this is the rst time you are using this printer.
The Start Guide describes precautions for using the printer safely and shows you how to
prepare the printer (software installation, etc.) before you use it.
Printer Software (Provided on the CD-ROM)
The CD-ROM contains printer driver and User’s Guide.
■Printer Driver
The printer driver is the software for using this product under Windows 7/Windows Vista/
Windows XP.
■User’s Guide
This electronic manual describes the basic procedures for using the printer. Specically,
the User’s Guide explains the basic print procedures, how to maintain the printer, how to
troubleshoot problems, and describes all the features of the printer and printer driver.
You can nd and display desired information in accordance with the Contents and Index.
To view the User’s Guide, Adobe Reader/Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. If Adobe Reader/
Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed in your computer, download it from the website of Adobe
Systems Inc. And install it in your computer.
Help Functions
In addition to the Start Guide and the User’s Guide, the printer driver provides online Help to nd
answers to questions about printer features and operations and how to troubleshoot problems
while you are using the printer driver.
Click the Help button on the printer driver screens or in the menu bar to open online Help.

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Contents
How to Use This Guide & CD-ROM �������������������������i
Start Guide ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������i
Printer Software (Provided on the CD-ROM) ��������������������������������i
Help Functions ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������i
Before You Begin �����������������������������������������������������1
Conventions �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������1
Illustrations and Sample Screens ������������������������������������������������1
Trademarks �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2
Abbreviations ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������2
Request to the Customer ��������������������������������������������������������������2
Legal Notice �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������3
Legal Limitations on the Usage of Your Product and the Use of Images 3
Product Name ......................................................................................... 3
CE ........................................................................................................... 3
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) ......................................... 4
1� Before Using the Printer ��������������������������������������5
1-1 Printer Part Names and Functions �����������������������������������������5
1-1-1. Front/ Right Side View .................................................................. 5
1-1-2. Left Side /Rear View ..................................................................... 7
1-1-3. Inside the Printer ........................................................................... 8
1-1-4. Operation Panel ............................................................................ 9
1-1-5. Online and Sleep Modes ............................................................ 10
1-2 Connecting the Printer and Computer ��������������������������������� 11
1-2-1. Connecting with USB Cable ........................................................ 12

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1-2-2. Connecting with LAN Cable........................................................ 13
1-3 Switching the Printer On and Off ����������������������������������������� 14
1-3-1. Switching the Printer On ............................................................. 14
1-3-2. Switching the Printer Off ............................................................. 15
1-4 Paper Loading Procedure �����������������������������������������������������16
1-5 For the use of Plastic Card ���������������������������������������������������24
2� How to Print��������������������������������������������������������31
2-1 How to Make of Print Data �����������������������������������������������������31
2-2 Canceling Print Jobs �������������������������������������������������������������34
2-2-1.Canceling Print Jobs from the Status Monitor .............................. 34
2-3 Pausing Printing ��������������������������������������������������������������������35
2-3-1.Pause from the Operation Panel ................................................. 35
2-3-2.Cleaning During Pause Stop ....................................................... 36
3� How to Use the Printer Driver ���������������������������39
3-1 Opening the Printing Preferences Dialog Box ��������������������39
3-1-1.
Opening from the Application Software ..............................................................39
3-1-2. Opening from the Start Menu ......................................................41
3-2 Using the Page Setup Dialog Box ����������������������������������������43
3-2-1. Registration of Favorites ............................................................. 45
3-2-2. Deletion of Favorites ................................................................... 48
3-2-3. Using Print Setting Registered in Favorite ...................................51
3-2-4. Paper Size .................................................................................. 53
3-2-5. Custom Paper Size Settings....................................................... 56
3-2-6.Paper Type .................................................................................. 61
3-2-7.Orientation ................................................................................... 62
3-2-8.Check Settings ............................................................................ 64

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3-2-9.Version Information ...................................................................... 65
3-3 Using the Color Dialog Box ��������������������������������������������������66
3-3-1.Color Adjustment ......................................................................... 67
3-3-2.Set Print Quality .......................................................................... 69
3-3-3.Single Color Setting .................................................................... 70
3-4 Using the Detailed Settings Dialog Box ������������������������������72
3-4-1.Color Balance .............................................................................. 72
3-4-2. Brightness .................................................................................. 73
3-4-3. Density ........................................................................................74
3-4-4. Contrast ..................................................................................... 75
3-4-5. Halftone Process ....................................................................... 76
3-4-6. Level Correction ......................................................................... 77
3-4-7. Sharpness .................................................................................. 78
3-5 Using the Overlay Settings Dialog Box �������������������������������79
3-5-1. Create Form ............................................................................... 81
3-5-2. Overlay Printing .......................................................................... 84
3-6 Using the Advanced Dialog Box ������������������������������������������87
3-6-1. Print Order .................................................................................. 89
3-6-2. Paper Feed Interval .................................................................... 89
3-7 Using the Utility Dialog box ��������������������������������������������������91
3-7-1. Sleep ........................................................................................... 94
3-7-2. Sleep Timer Setting .................................................................... 96
3-7-3. Pinpoint Color Matches............................................................... 99
3-7-4. Special Settings ......................................................................... 111
3-7-5. Add Custom Paper Type ............................................................114

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4� How to Use the Status Monitor ����������������������� 119
4-1 Displaying the Status Monitor �������������������������������������������� 119
4-1-1. Starting the Status Monitor ........................................................119
4-1-2. How to Start and Display the Status Monitor .............................121
4-2 Using the Status Monitor ����������������������������������������������������124
4-2-1. Viewing the Print Status ............................................................ 125
4-2-2. Viewing the Printer Status ........................................................ 127
4-2-3. Viewing Ink Information .............................................................131
4-2-4. Viewing Maintenance Cartridge Information ............................ 133
5� Printer Maintenance ���������������������������������������� 135
5-1 Cleaning the Printhead �������������������������������������������������������� 135
5-1-1. Cleaning .................................................................................... 135
5-2 Adjusting the Printhead Position �������������������������������������� 137
5-3 Detailed Printhead Position Adjustment ���������������������������153
5-4 Check the Output Setting Value ����������������������������������������162
5-5 Replacing Ink Tanks ������������������������������������������������������������164
5-6 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ������������������������������� 171
5-7 Used Ink Tanks ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 176
5-8 Used Maintenance Cartridge ���������������������������������������������� 176
5-9 Cleaning the Printer ����������������������������������������������������������� 177
6� Troubleshooting ����������������������������������������������� 181
6-1 Error or Warning Messages ������������������������������������������������ 181
6-2 When Paper is Jammed ������������������������������������������������������ 186
6-3 Printer Not Operating Correctly ����������������������������������������� 189

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6-4 Print Results Are Unsatisfactory ���������������������������������������193
7� Appendix �����������������������������������������������������������201
7-1 Moving The Printer ���������������������������������������������������������������201
7-2 Shipping the Printer �������������������������������������������������������������205
7-3 Software Uninstallation �������������������������������������������������������209
7-4 Network Utility ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 211
7-4-1. Toolbar .......................................................................................213
7-4-2. Menu bar ...................................................................................213
7-4-3. Settings .....................................................................................214
7-4-4. Display ...................................................................................... 221
7-4-5. Environmental settings ............................................................. 221
7-4-6. Help .......................................................................................... 225
Specications �������������������������������������������������������226
Index ���������������������������������������������������������������������227

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Before You Begin
Thank you for purchasing the Swiftcolor SCC-4000D.
Please read this guide before you use the printer so you can fully understand the printer features and learn
how to use the printer most efciently. This guide provides all the information you need to use this printer.
Conventions
The following marks are used in this guide.
Warning Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury
to persons if not performed correctly. To use the machine safely, always pay
attention to these warnings.
Caution
Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons
if not performed correctly. To use the machine safely, always pay attention to
these cautions.
Important Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read these
items carefully to operate the machine correctly, and avoid damage to the
machine or property.
Note
Indicates a clarification of an operation, or contains additional explanations
for a procedure. Reading these notes is highly recommended.
Indicates an operation that must not be performed. Read these items
carefully, and make sure not to perform the described operations.
Illustrations and Sample Screens
The illustrations and the sample screens of the printer driver settings in this guide are created with
Swiftcolor SCC-4000D in Windows 7. The contents of these printer driver screens and instructions
are essentially the same as Windows Vista and Windows XP as well as those for Swiftcolor SCL-
4000P; however,explanations are provided when there are minor differences in screen content or
procedures.

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Trademarks
● Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
● Adobe and the Adobe logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc.
● Other brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Abbreviations
Throughout this document the following abbreviations are used in text.
● Microsoft Windows 8 is abbreviated as “Windows 8”.
● Microsoft Windows 7 is abbreviated as “Windows 7”.
● Microsoft Windows Vista is abbreviated as “Windows Vista”.
● Microsoft Windows XP is abbreviated as “Windows XP”.
● Microsoft Windows is abbreviated as “Windows”.
Request to the Customer
● Copying this guide or any part of this guide without permission is strictly forbidden.
● The specications for this printer as well as the software provided with the printer are subject to
change without prior notice.
● We have done our best to make this guide as complete and accurate as possible, and we ask you
to contact the dealer where you purchased the printer if you nd any omissions or mistakes in this
document.
● We can accept no responsibility for loss or damages resulting from the use of this printer or its
software; please accept this before you use the printer.

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Legal Notice
Legal Limitations on the Usage of Your Product and the Use of Images
● It is illegal to reproduce currency, bills, negotiable securities and other documents prohibited by
law. Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution.
● It is illegal to reproduce legal certicates, licenses, and certain public and private documents
prohibited from reproduction by law. Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal
prosecution.
● Please note that intellectual property protected by copyright may not be reproduced without the
express permission of the copyright holder except for personal or household use under limited
circumstances.
Product Name
SCC-4000D
CE
This equipment conforms with the essential EMC requrements of EC Directive. We declare that
this product conforms with the EMC requirements of EC Directive at nominal mains input 230V,
50 Hz although the rated input of the product is 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. Use of shielded cable is
necessary to comply with the technical EMC requirements of EC Directive.

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FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
FCC Part 15 Compliance
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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1� Before Using the Printer
This section describes how to prepare the printer and procedures you should
know before you use the printer�
1-1 Printer Part Names and Functions
The name and function of each part is described below�
1-1-1� Front/ Right Side View
[1]
[2]
[3]
[5]
[6]
[9]
[4]
[8]
[7]
[1] Operation panel
Keys necessary for operation and lamps to indicate the state of printer are
provided on this panel.
[2] USB port
Connect a USB cable here to connect to the computer.
[3] LAN port
Connect a LAN cable here to connect to the computer.

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[4] Side guide
Adjust the position of this guide according to the paper width.
[5] Power socket
Connect the power cord here.
[6] Feeder tray
Load the paper.
[7] Side guide lever
Use this lever to move the side guide.
[8] Ink tank door
Open this door when replacing ink tanks or opening the upper unit.
[9] Upper unit
Open this unit when or removing the paper jammed in the paper feed path or cleaning inside of
the machine. Printheads are installed inside .

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1-1-2� Left Side /Rear View
[5]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[1]
[1] Rating plate
A serial number for identifying the printer is shown on this plate. (The serial number is required
when you ask for repair of the printer.)
[2] Paper delivery slot
Paper is ejected through this slot.
[3] Maintenance cartridge door
Open this door when replacing the maintenance cartridge.
[4] Auto stacker
Receives printed paper output from the printer. (The tray lowers automatically in accordance
with the loaded amount of printing media.)
[5] Thick paper transport lever
It is a lever that is used when you use the thick paper and plastic card.

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1-1-3� Inside the Printer
[2]
[1]
[3]
[1] Transport area
Transports paper. Clean here for paper dust and ink stains.
[2] Upper unit open lever
Use this lever to open the upper unit.
[3] Ink tank cover
Open it, there is Ink Tank inside.

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1-1-4� Operation Panel
TRAY
[1] [2] [3]
[4]
[5]
[6][7]
PAUSE
BK C M Y
STATUS
ERROR
MC
[1] TRAY key
Use this key to move the feeder tray upward/downward.
[2] PAUSE key
Printing Pressing this key suspends printing.
in pause Pressing this key restarts printing.
[3] Power key/lamp
On Power-on.
Blinking Sleep mode.
Off Power-off.
[4] STATUS lamp
On Online mode.
Blinking Data being received (Please conrm a status monitor.).
Off Ofine mode (Please conrm a status monitor.).
[5] ERROR lamp
On Operator-call error (Please conrm a status monitor.).

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Blinking Fatal error.(Please conrm a status monitor.)
Off Normal.(Please conrm a status monitor.)
[6] Maintenance Cartridge Warning lamp
On Full.
Blinking Nearly full.
Off Sufcient room to collect ink.
[7] Ink warning lamp
On No ink or tank.
Blinking Low ink.
Off Sufcient ink.
Important
● Opening the ink tank door or maintenance cartridge door during printing causes an error and
suspends printing. This could result in a failure. Do not open the ink tank door or maintenance
cartridge door except when replacing an ink tank or maintenance cartridge or opening/closing the
upper unit.
● Never attempt to open the upper unit by force or hit the door. This could damage the printer or result
in poor print quality. Always open and close the upper unit slowly.
1-1-5� Online and Sleep Modes
Online mode: This mode can print data from the computer. The STATUS lamp stays lit.
Sleep mode : Power lamp is blinking and the STATUS lamp stays unlit but the printer receives
instructions and print data from the computer.
When print data is received, the printer is automatically placed in the online status to
start printing.
Status of the printer Receive data Power Lamp Status Lamp
Online Printable Lighting Lighting
Sleep Printable Blinking OFF

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1-2 Connecting the Printer and Computer
The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB and LAN�
Important
● You can disconnect the USB cable even while the printer and computer are on, but do not disconnect
the USB cable in the cases described below. This could prevent the printer from operating normally.
• While the computer is starting up (until the desktop display appears).
• While the printer is printing.
• While you install the printer driver.
To disconnect the USB cable while the computer and the printer are on, disconnect it at the computer
or the USB hub. To reconnect the USB cable, wait at least 5 seconds before you connect it again. If
you reconnect it immediately, the printer may not operate correctly.
Note
● A USB cable is not provided with the printer. Please prepare a cable that matches the port on your
computer.

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1-2-1� Connecting with USB Cable
1 Connect the USB cable to the printer and the computer.
First, connect the cable to the printer, then connect it to the computer.
Note
● If a printer driver has not been installed in the computer to which you want to connect your printer,
install it before connecting the USB cable.
● For how to install the printer driver, refer to the Start Guide.

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1-2-2� Connecting with LAN Cable
1 Connect the printer to the network (TCP/IP) using a LAN cable.
Note
● Use a category 5 twisted pair cable.
● Please consult your network administrator when connecting to an ofce LAN.
● If a printer driver has not been installed in the computer to which you want to connect your printer,
install it before connecting the USB cable or LAN cable.
● For how to install the printer driver and connect the printer to the network, refer to the included start
guide.
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