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(excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this Introduction product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock. ❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
The Symbols on the Product ❏ Keep ink packs out of the reach of children and do The symbols on this Epson product are used in order to not drink. ensure safety and proper use of the product and to prevent danger to customers and other persons, and ❏...
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XP Professional. Macintosh refers to Mac OS X. Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.6.8 and later versions.
After heater The after heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing. “Heating & Drying(SC-F7200/SC-F7100 Series only)” on page 63 Media guide bar The media guide bar maintains tension to prevent the media sagging as it is taken up.
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Stand fixing screw The SC-F7200 Series has two casters on each leg while the SC-F7100 Series only has one caster on each leg. In addition to locking the casters, the stand fixing screws also keep the printer securely in place. The stand fixing screws cannot be used for horizontal adjustment of the printer.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Waste ink tube Waste ink is discharged from this tube. Be sure the end of this tube is in the Waste Ink Bottle while the printer is in use. Ink tank Holds ink used for printing.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Front cover Open when loading media, cleaning the inside of the printer, or removing jammed media. Normally closed when using the printer.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Front (SC-F7000 Series) Maintenance cover (left) Open this cover to clean the area around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer. “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 78 Eject guide Media is ejected along this guide.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Manual switch Use this switch to select the manual take-up direction. The selected option takes effect when the Auto switch is in the Off position. Casters There are two casters on each leg. Once installation is complete, the front casters should be kept locked while the printer is in use.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction USB port Connects the USB cable. Maintenance cover (right) Open this cover to perform maintenance around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer. “Cleaning” on page 78 Media loading lever After loading media, lower the media loading lever to keep the media in place. Raise the lever to release the media prior to removal.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Slider LAN Port Slider Attach the chip unit included with the ink pack before refilling the ink. “Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills” on RJ-45 connector page 85 Connects the LAN cable. Use a shielded twisted pair cable (category 5 or higher).
The media holding plates prevent the media riding up and keeps fibers on the cut edge of the media from touching the print head. Position the plates at either side of the media before printing. “Loading Media (SC-F7200/SC-F7100 Series)” on page 30 “Loading Media (SC-F7000 Series)” on page 37 Cutter groove Pass the blade of a cutter (available in the market) down this groove to cut media.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Wiper cleaner The wiper cleaner removes ink from the wiper. It is a consumable; replacement may be required depending on the status. “Replacing the Wiper Cleaners and Wipers” on page 93 Suction caps These caps absorb the ink from the tips of the print head nozzles.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Roll holder fixing screw These screws fix the roll holders in place once the media has been installed. There are two supports: one on the left and one on the right. Lift lever If the media to be mounted on the roll holders seems heavy, use these levers to raise the media effortlessly to the level of the roll holders.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Display Control Panel Displays the printer's status, menus, error messages, and so on. U “Understanding the Display” on page 20 Menu button Press this button to display menus. U “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 103...
To release the pause status, press the W button again, or select Pause Cancel on the screen Displayed for the SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series. and then press the Z button. To cancel print jobs being processed, select Job Cancel on the screen and This display shows the temperature settings for the then press the Z button.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Media info 1 Status indicators The chip unit status is indicated as follows. ❏ From left to right, this display shows the selected media, platen gap, media width, and media : No error. Ready to print.
: The Waste Ink Bottle is full. Replace Improving drying characteristics with a new Waste Ink Bottle. The SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series are equipped with an after heater that can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing. Media Feeding Unit Accommodates High-Capacity...
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Ease of Maintenance Notes on Usage and Print quality can only be ensured through daily maintenance. The design of this printer leaves plenty of Storage space for maintenance, making maintenance a snap. E-Mail Error/Warning Notification...
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Make sure the work space is kept clean. If dust or ❏ To ensure your printouts have a stable coloring, lint enter into the printer, it could damage the maintain a constant room temperature of 15 to printer or clog the print head nozzles.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Close all covers before placing the printer in ❏ Do not place items on the ink tank or subject the ink storage. If you are not using the printer for a long tank to strong impacts.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Do not rub or scratch the printed surface. If they are rubbed or scratched, the ink may peel off. ❏ Do not touch the printed surface, as this may remove the ink.
Summary EPSON LFP Remote Panel EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is used to update firmware from a computer and copy media settings bank created in the printer's setup menu to a computer. The latest applications can be downloaded from the Epson website.
Go to the Control Panel and click Uninstall a Panel 2 program from the Programs category. EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is used to update firmware from a computer and copy media settings bank created in the printer's setup menu to a computer.
Mac OS X Double-click Applications > Epson Software > EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 > EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 to open the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main window. Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel Click Finish in the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main...
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Observe the following points when handling media Basic Operations 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.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Open the front cover, and move the media Loosen the roll holder fixing screws sufficiently holding plates out of the way. and adjust the roll holders so that the distance between the two is wider than the media.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Printable Side In Raise the lift lever on the left side of the printer to lift the media into position, then firmly insert the roll holder. If the roll of media has an outer diameter which is less than 140 mm, lift it up by your hands, and set it to the roll holder.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Raise the lift lever on the right side of the printer Tighten the roll holder fixing screw until the to lift the media into position, then firmly insert screw no longer turns to fix the roll holder in the roll holder.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Important: Note: Once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be any further. Failure to observe this precaution fed by pressing the drive switch on the left roll could damage the roll holder.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Confirm that the media was fed straight with the Go to the front of the printer and open the front media straight and taut. cover. Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Attach the media rolling plates at either end of the media. Sliding media holding plates While holding the tabs of the media holding plate on both sides, move the plate to the top edge edge of the media.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations After loading the media, proceed to Viewing and Insertable media holding plates Changing Media Settings. Remove the media holding plates from both edges of the media. “Viewing and Changing Media Settings” on...
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Temporarily place media on the roll supports Raise the lift lever on the left side of the printer to oriented according to how it is rolled (see below). lift the media into position, then firmly insert the At this point, align the left edge of the media with roll holder.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Raise the lift lever on the right side of the printer Tighten the roll holder fixing screw until the to lift the media into position, then firmly insert screw no longer turns to fix the roll holder in the roll holder.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Important: Note: Once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be any further. Failure to observe this precaution fed by pressing the drive switch on the left roll could damage the roll holder.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Confirm that the media was fed straight with the Go to the front of the printer and open the front media straight and taut. cover. Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Attach the media rolling plates at either end of the media. Sliding media holding plates While holding the tabs of the media holding plate on both sides, move the plate to the top edge edge of the media.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations After loading the media, see the following section. the 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.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations If On is selected for Remaining Setup, you will Buttons that are used in the following settings be prompted to enter the length of the current media. Use the d/u buttons to choose a length between 1.0 and 999.5 m and press the Z button.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations When the Auto Take-up Reel Unit is used on the Buttons that are used in the following settings SC-F7000 Series, raise the tensioner. Open the front cover, and move the media holding plates out of the way.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations When using the SC-F7000 Series Cut the media with the cutter. “Media Loading (SC-F7000 Series)” on page 54 Pass the blade of the cutter down the cutting groove. Media Loading (SC-F7200/ SC-F7100 Series) The auto take-up reel unit automatically takes up media as it is printed.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations ❏ We recommend using a take-up roll core with the After confirming that the media is loaded same width as the media. If a take-up roll core of a correctly, press the d button to feed the media as...
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Important: Important: If the left roll core handle shaft is not visible, If the edges of the media are misaligned, the rotate the handle as shown in the illustration media cannot be taken up correctly. When below until it stops.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted. Pass the media through the front side of the media guide bar, and then attach the media to the take up roll core with tape.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Flip the Manual switch to to wrap the Important: media once around the roll core. As shown in the identified sections in the illustration below, if the tensions of the left and right edges of the media are different, the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Flip the Auto switch to Pass the media through the front side of the media guide bar, and then attach the media to the take up roll core with tape.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Flip the Manual switch to to wrap the Important: media once around the roll core. As shown in the identified sections in the illustration below, if the tensions of the left and right edges of the media are different, the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Flip the Auto switch to Set the Auto switch to Off. Cut the media and roll the cut end onto the Removing the Take-up Roll take-up reel. (SC-F7200/SC-F7100 Series) “Cutting Media” on page 44 This section describes how to remove media from the Rotate the handle of the left roll core holder.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Loosen the left roll core holder locking screw and Lower the roll onto the roll support. remove the roll core holder. Media Loading (SC-F7000 Series) Lower the roll onto the roll support.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Loosen the roll core holder locking screws and Important: adjust the roll core holders so that the distance ❏ Do not use a roll core with a deformed interior. between the two is wider than the media.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Insert the left holder into the roll core. Slide the holder in until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted. Attach the media to the take up roll core with tape.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Flip the Auto switch to Off, and hold down the Flip the Auto switch to Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core. Lower the tensioner. Important: Confirm that edges of media taken up on the roll core are not misaligned.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Confirm that the media is attached without deformation. As shown in the identified sections in the Attach the media to the take up roll core with illustration below, if the tensions of the left and tape.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Flip the Auto switch to Off, and hold down the Flip the Auto switch to Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core. Lower the tensioner. Important: Confirm that edges of media taken up on the roll core are not misaligned.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Confirm that the media is attached without Caution: deformation. ❏ Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. When loading or As shown in the identified sections in the removing the media, use at least two persons.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Loosen the right roll core holder locking screw Saving Optimal Settings and remove the roll core holder from the roll. for the Current Media (Print Media Settings) A variety of media settings can be optimized for the current media and stored in the printer.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations ❏ Prevent Sticking Setting Name Name the media setting bank. Using distinctive names *1 is only displayed for the SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 makes it easier to select banks for use. Series, *2 is only displayed for the SC-F7000 Series, and *3 is only displayed for the SC-F7200 series.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations (2) Use the d/u buttons to set the drying time. Head Alignment Select Head Alignment to realign the print head when When you want to maintain a constant drying print results seem grainy or out of focus.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Press the y button twice to return to the Use the d/u buttons to select Media Suction and customize settings menu. press the Z button. Use the d/u buttons to choose a value.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations When the Media Size Check is set to Off Use the d/u buttons to select Roll Type and Set the Feeding Tension value as shown in the following press the Z button.
(3) Press the y button to return to the customize Feed Speed settings menu. Auto is displayed for the SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series only. The default setting for the SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series is Auto. The default setting for the Selecting Manual SC-F7000 Series is Lv2.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations For bidirectional printing Press the y button to return to the customize Select Manual (Bi-D). If the graininess or misalignment settings menu. is not improved after performing Manual (Bi-D), perform Manual (Uni-D).
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Select Media Setup and press the Z button. Check the pattern and select the pattern number that has the least gaps. Use the d/u buttons to select Customize In the following example, this would be pattern Settings and press the Z button.
After confirming that the printer is ready, press ❏ When Media Suction has been changed. the Menu button. *1: SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series only; *2: The settings menu will be displayed. SC-F7000 Series only Select Media Setup and press the Z button.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Use the d/u buttons to select a test pattern and Changing Settings During press the Z button twice. Printing The longer the pattern, the more accurate the adjustment. Feed Adjustment and Heating & Drying can be changed during printing using the procedures shown below.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations After finishing the configuration, press the Z Note: button. If the setting is changed, the icon is displayed on the control panel display as shown below. To clear this icon, carry out the following operations.
The edges of the media are not detected correctly if the media holding plates are not attached correctly. “Loading Media (SC-F7200/SC-F7100 Series)” on page 30 “Loading Media (SC-F7000 Series)” on page 37 : The longest scale on the after heater's label (in the illustration below) is used as the standard position for the right edge of the media.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations * When Media Size Check is set to Off, this is 1,626 mm (64 inches) regardless of the width of the loaded media. indicates the margins on all four sides. See the following for more details.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Maintenance When to Perform Various Maintenance Operations It is necessary to perform proper maintenance at appropriate frequency to maintain print quality. Failure to perform appropriate maintenance will shorten product life. Read this section and perform maintenance appropriately.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Replacing and Refilling Consumables When to perform When to replace or refill When an ink low warning is displayed on Chip unit and ink pack the control panel display, and the amount “Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills” on page 85...
Safety Data Sheet before performing For general cleaning. maintenance. The following items are in the kit. You can download it at your local Epson Web site. When the supplied parts have been completely used, purchase new consumables. Caution: ❏...
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Do not use anything other than the consumable Confirm that the printer is on and press #. cleaning sticks. The Maintenance menu will be displayed. Failure to observe this precaution could result in...
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner. After the print head moves to the left end of the printer, open the left maintenance cover. Do not allow ink cleaner to drip from the cleaning stick.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Dampen the cleaning stick (wide) with the ink cleaner, then wipe away any dust and dirt on the front, back, and sides of the wiper blade. Wipe away ink stains and so on from the print head surface by moving the cleaning wiper from the inside toward you once.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Before cleaning Cleaning Wiper and Attachment Point Open the right maintenance cover. After cleaning Dried and adhered ink, lint, and dust are cleanly removed. Remove the wiper. Holding the wiper by the attachment point, tilt it left and lift it out.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance If the wiper part has split off or is broken, we Return the wiper when cleaning is complete. recommend replacing it with a new one. Place on the attachment point and press down “Replacing the Wiper Cleaners and Wipers”...
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Wipe off ink that has adhered to the guide section. Hold the cleaning stick (narrow) in a perpendicular orientation, and wipe the outer areas of all the caps. Hold a new cleaning stick in a perpendicular orientation, and wipe off any ink cleaner that has adhered to the inside of the Anti-drying caps.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Important: Do not use ink cleaner when cleaning the platen, high pressure rollers, or media holding plates. Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the following: “Precautions Regarding Maintenance” on page 76...
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Wipe off the media holding plates using a soft cloth that has been soaked in water. Sliding media holding plates Normally, wipe off any lint and dust that has attached to the surface, without removing the media holding plates.
The refill method differs depending on the type of ink. Use the refill method that matches the type of ink. Before performing operations, check the “Safety data sheet”and the following notes. You can download it at your local Epson Web site.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Caution: Important: ❏ Store ink packs in a location out of reach of ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson children. ink packs. ❏ During maintenance, wear protective Epson cannot guarantee the quality or clothing, including protective eyewear, gloves, reliability of nongenuine ink.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance If the remaining ink level is 70 mm or less: Insert a finger into the depression on the top of Proceed to Step 2. the slider and pull straight outward. Important: When the remaining ink is 70 mm or more...
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Attach the chip unit supplied with the new ink Shake the new ink pack as shown in the pack to the slider. illustration horizontally for approximately 5 cm left and right for 5 seconds approximately 15 Check to confirm that the color of the label on the times.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Except for High Density Black ink For High Density Black ink (1) Hold the part shown in the circled area in the illustration to remove the ink inlet cap. If the ink inlet cap is removed with another part, ink adheres.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Fill the ink tank with the ink from the ink pack. Insert the spout of the ink pack into the ink tank ink inlet groove and slowly tilt to pour out the ink.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Except for High Density Black ink Disposing of Waste Ink Be sure to replace the Waste Ink Bottle when the following message is displayed in the control panel. ❏ Prepare empty waste ink bottle.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Raise the stopper. Note: If the backside of the stopper is stained, wipe it. Insert the waste ink tube into the mouth of the new Waste Ink Bottle and place the Waste Ink Bottle in the holder.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Remove the wiper cleaner. Replacing the Wiper Cleaners and Wipers Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer. If nozzle clogs persist after Head Cleaning has been performed several times or cleaning has been performed, the wiper cleaners or wipers may be worn or deteriorated.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Insert a new wiper cleaner. Remove the wiper. Place on the attachment point and press down Holding the wiper by the attachment point, tilt it until you hear a click. left and lift it out.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Replacement procedure Close the maintenance cover, and then close the setup menu. Remove media, and press the P button to turn If the Z button is pressed once, the wiper moves the printer off.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance (2) Remove the left media holding plate, and then Insert a new media holding plate into the left edge remove the right one. of the platen. Important: If the media holding plate is inserted into the right edge, it will drop into the printer and cause malfunction.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance (2) While pressing the tip of the metallic plate against the platen, attach the hooked sections to the front corner of the platen. Important: If both hooked sections are not positioned correctly, return to Step 3 to attach them again.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Other Maintenance Stirring High Density Black ink A characteristic of High Density Black ink is that sedimentation occurs easily. Stir the ink in the ink tank once a week. There may be color differences in the printouts if printing is performed when sedimentation has occurred.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Move the stirring stick up and down within one Close the ink inlet cover. second and repeat about 15 times. When moving the stirring stick, touch the ink inlet cap to the lip of the ink tank and raise it until you can see the hook on the stirring stick.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Example of clogged nozzles Note that when the media width is less than 34 inches and Media Size Check is set to Off, it is not possible to print side by side. This section explains how to print and inspect a check Perform head cleaning on any arrays that are pattern.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Auto Maintenance Options Choose the nozzles to be cleaned. The printer features handy auto maintenance options for performing regular head cleaning at an interval All Nozzles selected as described below. Choose this option if all patterns in the printed nozzle check results contain faint or missing ❏...
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Parts That Are Periodically Replaced The following parts require periodic replacement. (As of April 2015) Ink supply tank: The time until replacement varies according to the conditions of use. The part life varies with operating conditions. Base the decision to replace the print head on the quality of the print results.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The menus are used as shown below. Menu operations are explained using the settings menu for the SC-F7200 Series as an example.
The following items and parameters can be set and executed in the Menu. See the reference pages for more details on each item. Setting items and setting values marked with asterisks indicate the following printer models. *1: SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series only; *2: SC-F7000 Series only; *3 SC-F7200 Series only; *4 SC-F7100 and SC-F7000 Series only...
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter Media Setup Media Remaining “The Media Remaining Setup On, Off Setup Menu” on page 109 Length 1.0 to 999.5 m (3 to 3000 ft) Remaining Alert...
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter Feeding Tension Auto Manual 0 to 40 Take-up Tension Auto Manual 1 to 6 0 tp 40 Media Tension Feed Speed Auto , Lv1, Lv2 On, Off...
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter Printer Setup Side Margin(Right) 3 to 25 mm (0.12 to 1.00 inch) “Printer Setup Side Margin(Left) 3 to 25 mm (0.12 to 1.00 inch) Menu” on...
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter Print Job Log Sheet Print Print Logs “The Print Logs Show Total Prints XXXXXXXm (XXXXXXft Menu” on page 117 Printer Status Print Status Sheet Print “The Printer...
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Details of the Menu The Media Setup Menu The Media Setup menu can be accessed directly by pressing the M button. is the default setting. Media Remaining Item Parameter...
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu *1: SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series only; *2: SC-F7000 Series only; *3 SC-F7200 Series only; *4 SC-F7100 and SC-F7000 Series only Item Parameter Explanation Setting Name Assign the media setting bank a name up to 22 half-size characters long.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Drying Drying Time Per 0 to 10 sec Select the time the print head pauses to allow drying after each pass. Pass Choose from values between 0.0 and 10.0 seconds. The time needed for the ink to dry varies with ink density and the media used.
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If this occurs, set On. Feed Speed The default setting for the SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series is Auto. The Auto default setting for the SC-F7000 Series is Lv2. The manufacturer default set value is recommended in most circumstances.
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Using the Control Panel Menu RIP Settings Setting items and setting values marked with asterisks indicate the following printer models. *1: SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series only; *2: SC-F7000 Series only; *3 SC-F7200 Series only; *4 SC-F7100 and SC-F7000 Series only Item...
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When the Media Size Check is set to Off Set the Feeding Tension value depending on the media width you loaded. For details, see: “Feeding Tension (SC-F7200/SC-F7100 Series only)” on page 65 Take-up Tension Auto The default setting of Auto is recommended in most situations. If Media...
Printer Setup Menu is the default setting. Setting items and setting values marked with asterisks indicate the following printer models. *1: SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series only; *2: SC-F7000 Series only; *3 SC-F7200 Series only; *4 SC-F7100 and SC-F7000 Series only Item...
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Print Nozzle Pattern Choose the frequency with which the printer prints a nozzle test pattern: never (Off) or once every 1 to 10 pages. Periodic test patterns will not be 1 to 10 pages printed while Off is selected.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Nozzle Check Print A nozzle pattern will be printed. Inspect the pattern visually and perform head cleaning if you detect faint or missing colors. Print At Right “Checking for Clogged Nozzles”...
The Preference Menu is the default setting. Setting items and setting values marked with asterisks indicate the following printer models. *1: SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series only; *2: SC-F7000 Series only; *3 SC-F7200 Series only; *4 SC-F7100 and SC-F7000 Series only Item...
The Reset All Settings Menu Setting items and setting values marked with asterisks indicate the following printer models. *1: SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series only; *2: SC-F7000 Series only; *3 SC-F7200 Series only; *4 SC-F7100 and SC-F7000 Series only Parameter...
Turn the printer off, wait for a few minutes, and then turn on the printer again. Firmware update failed. Use EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 to update the firmware again. Restart the printer. If this message appears on the LCD panel again, contact your dealer or Epson Support.
The Waste Ink Bottle is getting full. Ready a new Waste Ink Bottle. “Options and Consumable Products” on page 130 Take-up Error This message is displayed for the SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series only. Flip Auto switch to off and reattach Media is not correctly attached to the Auto Take-up Reel Unit.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver You cannot print under the network Troubleshooting environment. You Cannot Print (Because the Are the network settings correct? Ask your network administrator for the network Printer Does Not Work) settings. The printer does not turn on.
“Feed Adjustment” on page 62 Are you using a genuine Epson ink pack? The printer is designed for use with the genuine Epson ink packs specified in this manual. Using any other type of ink pack may result in reduced print quality.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver The print is not positioned properly The printed surface is scuffed or on the media. soiled. Is the media loaded correctly and are the Is the media too thick or too thin?
Multiple causes are possible. “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 78 When you are printing with 1 pass/2 pass on the SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series, carry out the instructions from Step 1. In other cases, carry out the Ink drops following procedure from step 2 until the print results improve.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver ❏ When RIP Settings is selected Cut sections of media with wrinkles or waviness Slow the feed speed of the software RIP. If media is stored inappropriately or left loaded ❏ When 1 to 30 (media setting banks) is selected in the printer, wrinkles and waviness may occur.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Media Jams Media Is the media creased or folded? Media Is Creased Media with a strong curl or that is folded back on its leading edge or creased may cause jams or other media feed problems.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Move the media holding plates out of the way. Important: Move the print head only after removing the media holding plates. Contact with deformed Important: media holding plates could damage the print Cease use of the printer if the media holding head.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Others Important: If the printer is left off for an extended period, the print head will be left uncapped and dry The after heater turns off out, and will not print properly when printing resumes.
Important: Refilling the ink tank with an ink pack not specified in this manual can damage the printer. Epson is not responsible for any damages or injuries incurred through the use of unspecified Epson genuine ink packs, even if the printer is still within warranty.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Supported Media Moving and Transporting the Printer The following media can be used with the printer. This section describes how to move and transport the Print quality is greatly affected by the type and quality of product.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Unlock the stand. Perform a nozzle check to check for clogged nozzles. Release the caster locks on the left and right legs and fully raise the stand fixing screws. The “Checking for Clogged Nozzles” on...
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Use a hexagon wrench (large) to rotate the two screws a couple of turns to loosen them. Remove the left fixture. Remove the right fixture. SC-F7200 Series (1) Use a hexagon wrench (small) to remove the...
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix (2) While supporting the fixture, use a hexagon wrench (large) to remove the three screws. SC-F7100 Series (3) Use a hexagon wrench (large) to rotate the two (1) Use a hexagon wrench (large) to remove a screws a couple of turns to loosen them.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix (2) Use the hexagon wrench (small) to tighten and firmly secure the two screws. SC-F7100 Series (1) Place the holes in the fixture over the two screws, and then slide it to the right.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Attach the left fixture. (3) Use the hexagon wrench (large) to tighten and firmly secure the 2 screws. (4) Use the hexagon wrench (large) to tighten and firmly secure a screw.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Use the hexagon wrench (large) to tighten and firmly secure the two screws that were provisionally secured. Use the hexagon wrench (small) to tighten the four screws and secure the media guide bar.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix The SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series includes two types Parallel Adjustment of hexagon wrenches. For parallel adjustment of the Media Feeding Unit, use the large hexagon wrench. In the following cases, perform parallel adjustment for the Media Feeding Unit and Auto Take-up Reel Unit.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix On the rear side of the printer, use the large As shown in the illustration, align Hole 1 of film b hexagon wrench to loosen the four fixing screws with the screws on the left and right edges of the in the illustration.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Align Hole 4 with a screw at the lead edge of the On the rear of the printer, loosen the roll holder after heater. fixing screws on the left and right sides. Next, tighten the roll holder fixing screw to align the left roll holder with the position of dotted line.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration Important: below is fully inserted. If the right holder handle shaft is not visible, rotate the handle as shown in the illustration below until it stops.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Attach a counterweight to film a. After film a At the front and rear of the printer, raise film a stops swinging, record the value of the scale on and move it so that it aligns with the right side of the front side of the white line of the platen.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix While checking the scale of film a at the front of At the front of the printer, remove the the printer, make an adjustment on the rear side counterweight attached to film a.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Auto Take-up Reel Unit Important: If the left roll core handle shaft is not visible, Use the large hexagon wrench to loosen the four rotate the handle as shown in the illustration fixing screws on the front of the printer as shown below until it stops.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration After film a stops swinging, record the value of below is fully inserted. the scale on the front side of the white line of the platen.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix While checking the scale of film a on the front At the rear of the printer, remove the side of the printer, use the large hexagon wrench counterweight attached to film a. for adjustment.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix At the front and rear of the printer, raise film a At the front and rear of the printer, raise film a and move it so that it aligns with film b tightly.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix While checking the scale of film a on the front At the rear of the printer, remove the side of the printer, make adjustments using the counterweight attached to film a. large hexagon wrench while you use your hand to hold the media guide bar.
SC-F7000 Series, but the procedure is the same for the SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series. Parts used in the following adjustment The SC-F7200 and SC-F7100 Series includes two types of hexagon wrenches. For parallel adjustment of the Media Feeding Unit, use the large hexagon wrench.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Loosen the roll holder fixing screws and adjust Pass the adjustment paper through the roll core. the roll holders so that the distance between the two is wider than the roll core. Insert the roll core into the left roll holder. Insert the right roll holder into the roll core, and then tighten the roll holder fixing screw.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix At the front side of the printer, keep the Important: adjustment paper taut, place a ruler on the front Once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle side of the white line on the platen, and then draw any further.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix For the SC-F7200/SC-F7100 Series At the front side of the printer, keep the adjustment paper taut and check the positions of the white line on the platen and the line drawn in Step 10.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Auto Take-up Reel Unit Use the hexagon wrench to tighten and firmly secure the 4 screws. The parallel adjustment method for the Auto Take-up Reel Unit depends on your printer. Choose the method suited to your printer.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Insert the roll core into the right roll holder. Important: Insert the left roll core holder into the roll core, If the left roll core handle shaft is not visible, and then tighten the roll core holder locking rotate the handle as shown in the illustration screw.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Move the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm Pull out the adjustment paper, move it to a from the left edge of the roll core, and then insert position 5 cm from the right edge of the roll core, it into the printer.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Keep the adjustment paper taut and check the While checking the state of the two lines on the positions of the white line on the platen and the front side of the printer, use the hexagon wrench line drawn in Step 6.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Pull out the adjustment paper from the printer. Keep the adjustment paper taut, place a ruler on the front side of the white line on the platen, and then draw a line with a pen or other writing instrument.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Pull out the adjustment paper. Bring the Keep the adjustment paper taut and check the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm from the positions of the white line on the platen and the right edge of the roll core.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix While checking the state of the two lines, use the Pull out the adjustment paper from the printer, hexagon wrench (large) to adjust the screw so loosen the left roll core holder locking screw, and that the drawn line aligns with the position of the remove the roll core holder.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Loosen the roll core holder locking screws and Insert the roll core into the right roll holder. adjust the roll core holders so that the distance Insert the left roll core holder into the roll core, between the two is wider than the roll core.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Move the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm Pull out the adjustment paper, move it to a from the left edge of the roll core, and then insert position 5 cm from the right edge of the roll core, it into the printer.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Keep the adjustment paper taut and check the While checking the state of the two lines on the positions of the white line on the platen and the front side of the printer, use the hexagon wrench line drawn in Step 6.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Pull out the adjustment paper from the printer, System Requirements loosen the left roll core holder locking screw, and remove the roll core holder. Consult the documentation for your software RIP. Specifications Table...
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Power consumption SC-F7200/SC-F7100 Series Dimension SC-F7200 Series (total of #1, #2) Storage (minimum) Printing: Approx. 460 W dimensions: 2620 (W) × 1013 (D) × 1314 (H) mm Ready mode: Approx. 330 W Maximum dimensions: 2620 Sleep mode: Approx.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Standards and Approvals Safety UL 60950-1 CSA C22.2 No.60950-1 FCC part 15 subpart B Class A CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class A AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic...
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms Software License Terms Open Source Software Licenses Bonjour This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version ("Bonjour Programs").
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 1.6 "Modifications" mean any addition to, deletion from, and/or change to, the substance and/or structure of the Original Code, any previous Modifications, the combination of Original Code and any previous Modifications, and/ or any respective portions thereof.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 2.3 Distribution of Executable Versions. In addition, if You Externally Deploy Covered Code (Original Code and/or Modifications) in object code, executable form only, You must include a prominent notice, in the code itself as well as in related documentation, stating that Source Code of the Covered Code is available under the terms of this License with information on how and where to obtain such Source Code.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 8. NO WARRANTY OR SUPPORT. The Covered Code may contain in whole or in part pre-release, untested, or not fully tested works. The Covered Code may contain errors that could cause failures or loss of data, and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies.
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms (c) automatically without notice from Apple if You, at any time during the term of this License, commence an action for patent infringement against Apple; provided that Apple did not first commence an action for patent infringement against You in that instance.
SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms EXHIBIT A. "Portions Copyright (c) 1999-2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This file contains Original Code and/or Modifications of Original Code as defined in and that are subject to the Apple Public Source License Version 2.0 (the 'License').
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SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms Altered versions--including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, versions with modified or added functionality, and dynamic, shared, or static library versions not from Info-ZIP--must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original source or, if binaries, compiled from the original source.