SwiftColor SCL-2000P User manual

SCL-2000P
User's Guide
4Y1-8576-010

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Table of Contents
Before You Begin
Conventions...................................................................................iv
Sample Screens............................................................................iv
Trademarks.......................................................................................v
Abbreviations.................................................................................v
Request to the Customer........................................................v
Legal Notice ....................................................................................v
1. Basic Operation
Names and Functions of Components ................................2
External View...................................................................................2
Internal View ...................................................................................3
Transport Unit ................................................................................4
Operation Panel............................................................................5
Turning on/o Printer ......................................................................6
Turning on the Printer...............................................................6
Turning o the Printer...............................................................7
Changing the Power Settings..............................................8
Setting Paper...................................................................................... 12
How to Print........................................................................................25
Making Prints...............................................................................25
Cancelling Printing...................................................................28
Conguring Print Settings .........................................................29
Opening the Printer Driver..................................................29
Printer Driver Setup Window Conguration............32
2. Printing
Printing with the Paper Size Registered............................42
Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color.................. 51
Printing with Print Quality Setting Changed ...........51
Printing with the Color Correction Method Changed ...53
Printing in Black and White.................................................54
Setting the Contour Enhancement Level..................55
Adjusting the Color Tone.....................................................57
Adjusting the Density ............................................................59
Adjusting the Brightness or Contrast...........................61
Carrying out Overlay Printing..................................................64
Printing a Form to a File........................................................64
Carrying out Overlay Printing............................................66
Setting Paper Feed Speed.........................................................68
Accelerating Printing on the 1st Sheet of Paper ...68
Adjusting the Paper Feed Speed.....................................69
Setting Cutter ....................................................................................71
Setting the Auto Cutter.........................................................71
Operating the Manual Cut..................................................77
Registering Print Settings You Use Frequently..............81
Changing Special Settings of Printer...................................85
Registering Paper Type................................................................89
Registering TOF Level...................................................................92
3. Maintenance
Checking Printer Status................................................................96
How to Start and Display the Status Monitor..........97
Replacing Ink Tank ..........................................................................99
Replacing the Ink Tank...........................................................99
Checking the Ink Condition ............................................105
Replacing Maintenance Cartridge.....................................106
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge .....................106
Checking the Status of the Maintenance Cartridge ...112
Cleaning Print Head.....................................................................113

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Carrying out Normal Cleaning (Light Cleaning) ...113
Carrying out Strong Cleaning........................................115
Adjusting Print Head Position................................................ 117
Checking Setting Values...........................................................131
Maintaining Ink Quality............................................................. 134
Cleaning Printer..............................................................................139
Cleaning the exterior of the printer............................139
Cleaning the Transport Unit............................................141
4. Troubleshooting
For Troubleshooting Operations ........................................ 148
Status Lamp Lights up Orange......................................148
Status Lamp Is Flashing Orange ...................................150
Power Does not Turn on....................................................151
Printing Does not Start/Complete ..............................151
Paper Does not Feed Properly .......................................154
Improving the Print Quality.............................................155
Paper Is Jammed ....................................................................158
List of Error Messages/Warning Messages................... 162
Error Message...........................................................................163
Warning Message .................................................................. 168
5. Appendix
Moving Printer.................................................................................172
When Moving the Printer Indoors...............................172
Shipping the Printer.............................................................176
Uninstall Printer Driver............................................................... 184
About Network Utility ............................................................... 186
Starting the Network Utility ............................................186
Conguring the Network..................................................187
Conguring Network Using the Network Utility ...198
Specications.................................................................................. 201
Index..................................................................................................... 203

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Before You Begin
Thank you for purchasing the Swiftcolor SCL-2000P.
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 eciently. This guide provides all the information you need to use this printer.
Conventions
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 clarication 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.
Sample Screens
The sample screens of the printer driver settings in this guide were created with Swiftcolor SCL-2000P in Windows 7.

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Before You Begin
Trademarks
• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• 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 is abbreviated as “Windows”
Request to the Customer
• Copying this guide or any part of this guide without permission is strictly forbidden.
• The specications 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.
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 certicates, 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.

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Before You Begin
■Product Name
SCL-2000P
■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.
■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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Chapter 1
Basic Operation
This chapter describes basic things to remember before using this product.
Names and Functions of Components........................................................................................................................ 2
Turning on/o Printer............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Setting Paper............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
How to Print............................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Conguring Print Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 29

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Chapter 1 Basic Operation
Names and Functions of Components
Names and functions of the components of this printer are described below.
External View
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3
4
5
6
7
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1Transport Unit (P.4)
Pull out this unit when setting paper.
2Ejection Slot
Printed paper is ejected through this slot.
3Operation Panel (P.5)
Keys for selecting printer operations and lamps
indicating printer statuses are provided on this panel.
4Ink Tank Cover
Open this cover when replacing ink tanks.
5USB Connector
Connect a USB cable to this connector.
6LAN Connector
Connect a LAN cable to this connector.
7Power Socket
Connect the supplied AC adapter to this socket.
8Rating Plate Label
A serial number for identifying the printer is indicated
on this label.
(The serial number is required when repairing the
printer or registering the warranty.)
IMPORTANT
• While the printer is operating, do not open the ink tank cover or the transport unit lever. IIt could cause a printer failure.

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Names and Functions of Components
Internal View
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1Maintenance Cartridge
Ink used to clean printhead is collected in this cartridge.

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Chapter 1 Basic Operation
Transport Unit
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1Transport Unit Lever
Open this lever to pull out the transport unit.
2Transport Area
Transports paper here.
Clean the transport area when stained with paper dust
and ink.
3Paper Alignment Line
Align the paper leading edge with this line.
4Paper Set Lever
Secure paper to the transport unit using this lever.
5Roll Holder
Set paper here.
6Paper Guide
This guide presses on paper so that paper does not
oat. Move it to t the width of paper.