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  • Page 1 Epson SureColor ® ® F6070 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyrights And Trademarks

    Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Starting Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 ........
  • Page 4 Replacing Paper ..............38 Before Printing .
  • Page 5 Contacting Epson Support........

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using the printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. When choosing a location for this product Place this product on a flat, stable surface that is larger than this product. This product will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.

  • Page 7: When Using This Product

    Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock. Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.

  • Page 8: Warnings, Cautions, Important And Notes

    If swallowed, induce vomiting and consult a physician immediately. Warnings, Cautions, Important and Notes Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury. Warning: Caution: Cautions must be followed to avoid damage to this product or bodily injury. Important: Important must be followed to avoid damage to this product.

  • Page 9: Printer Parts

    Printer Parts Front Printer cover Open this cover when cleaning the printer or clearing jams. Maintenance box covers Open these covers when replacing the maintenance box. See “Replacing Maintenance Boxes” on page 74. Casters There are two casters on each leg. The casters are normally kept locked once the printer is in place.
  • Page 10 Ink tanks Hold ink used for printing. Slider (chip holder) See “Slider (chip holder)” on page 11. Side cover Open the side cover to remove the slider for chip unit replacement. Always close the side cover securely after inserting the slider. AC inlet Connect the supplied power cable here.

  • Page 11: Slider (Chip Holder)

    Adapter guides Guides for attaching roll paper. Move the roll along these guides to attach it to the adapter holder. See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 27. Roll lock lever A lever that locks roll paper in place after the roll is attached to the adapter holder. Adapter holder The roll paper adapter is placed in this holder after the roll paper is attached.

  • Page 12: Roll Paper Adapter

    Roll Paper Adapter Use the supplied roll paper adapter when loading roll paper onto the printer. See “Loading Roll Paper” on page 27. Adapter lock lever Lift to unlock, lower to lock. Unlock when attaching roll paper to the adapter, lock once the roll is attached.

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    Control Panel P button (Power button) Turns the power on and off. P light (Power light) The printer’s operational status is indicated by a lit or flashing light. : The power is on. Flashing : The printer is receiving data or cleaning the print head or performing other operations in the course of being shut down.
  • Page 14 Menu button Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in the display. See “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 48. y button (Back button) If menus are displayed, pressing this button takes you up one level in the menu hierarchy. See “Menu Operations”...

  • Page 15: Lcd Screen

    ) button (Feed/Cut Media button) O This button is used to manually cut roll paper using the built-in cutter. See “Manual cut method” on page 32. O If printing is not currently in progress and the printer is loaded with roll paper, you can feed paper ahead by pressing first this button and then the d button.
  • Page 16 Tabs/Info Display Area The tab/info display area contains the six tabs listed below. Use the l r buttons to select a tab. Information on the selected tab appears in the info display area. The Print Queues Tab This tab displays print job status and can be used to access the Print Queues menu. The Info Display Area The print queues tab info display area shows the name of the current print job.
  • Page 17 The chip unit requires replacement. Replace the chip unit with one from a new ink pack. As it gets closer to time to replace the chip unit, a icon will begin to flash. Ink color codes Black Yellow Magenta Cyan The Maintenance Tab The maintenance tab shows the status of the maintenance boxes and is used to display the Maintenance menu.

  • Page 18: Features

    Features The main features of this printer are described below. Realizing High Productivity High-speed printing The speed of the print head and paper feed have been increased for faster printing. The printer is equipped with a high-speed rotary cutter for quick cutting, significantly increasing productivity.

  • Page 19: Notes On Usage And Storage

    Easy maintenance Roll paper and all replacements, including ink refills, maintenance boxes, and cutter, are installed from the front, allowing the printer to be placed against a wall. The printer does not have to be moved to allow rear access. Notes on Usage and Storage Installation Space Make sure that you secure the following space, clear of any other objects, so that paper...

  • Page 20: Notes When Using The Printer

    Notes When Using the Printer Note the following points when using this printer to avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality decline. When using the printer, observe the operating temperature and humidity range described in the “Specifications Table”. See “Specifications Table” on page 96. Even when the conditions above are met, you may not be able to print properly if the environmental conditions are not suitable for the paper.

  • Page 21: Notes On Handling Ink Packs And Ink Tanks

    If you will not be using the printer for more than 2 weeks, maintenance must be performed by a service engineer before and after this period. This maintenance work will be charged. Note that even if proper maintenance has been done before leaving the printer for a long time, repair may be necessary when doing maintenance for reusing the printer, depending on the period and conditions of storage.

  • Page 22: Notes On Handling Paper

    To ensure print quality, use all the ink in the ink pack before one of the following (whichever comes first): The date printed on the ink pack 25 days from the day that the ink tank was refilled from the ink pack If the ink pack has been stored in a cold location for a long period of time, keep at room temperature for at least 4 hours before using.

  • Page 23: Using The Supplied Software

    For information about these applications, see the on-line help for the application in question. Note: The included software CD does not contain any printer drivers. A software RIP is required to print. Download the latest version of the software from Epson’s website. Introduction...

  • Page 24: Starting Epson Lfp Remote Panel 2

    Double-click the Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 icon on the desktop. The Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 icon is created when the application is installed. Click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Epson LFP Remote Panel 2 > Epson LFP Remote Panel 2.

  • Page 25: Uninstalling Software

    Uninstalling Software To remove the EPson LFP Remote Panel 2 or Epson communications driver, follow the procedure below. Important: You must log in as an Administrator. Enter the Administrator password when prompted and then proceed with the remainder of the operation.
  • Page 26 4. Select the target printer icon, and then click OK. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.When the delete confirmation message appears, click Yes. Restart the computer if you are reinstalling the Epson communications driver. Introduction...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Basic Operations

    Chapter 2 Basic Operations Loading and Removing the Roll Paper Loading Roll Paper Load roll paper after attaching the supplied roll paper adapters. Important: Insert the paper just before printing. The roller may leave an impression on paper that is left in the printer.
  • Page 28 3. Place roll paper on the roll rest on top of the printer. 4. Size the two supplied roll paper adapters to the roll core. 3-inch core 2-inch core 5. Raise the adapter lock lever to release the lock on each of the two roll paper adapters. Basic Operations...
  • Page 29 6. Press the adapters in until they are fully inserted in the roll, with no gaps. 7. Lower the lock levers to lock the adapters in place. 8. Slide the roll paper all the way to the right. Following the adapter guides, slide the roll slowly back. Basic Operations...
  • Page 30 9. Press the ( button on the control panel. Confirm that Roll Paper is highlighted in the display and press the OK button. 10. Insert the end of the roll paper in the paper slot and pull it through. Make sure that the paper is free of slack and that the end is not folded.

  • Page 31: Cutting Roll Paper

    11. Lower the roll lock lever. 12. Following the on-screen instructions, press the OK button. The paper will be fed into the printer. 13. Check the media type. The printer will display the Paper Type and Roll Paper Remaining settings for the paper currently selected with the printer.

  • Page 32: Setting Method

    Manual cut: Press the button to cut the paper using the built-in cutter. A cutline is printed for manual cutting and can be used as a guide when cutting paper using the built-in cutter. Note: It may take a while to cut the roll paper. Some of the roll paper may not be cut using the built-in cutter.

  • Page 33: Removing Roll Paper

    Cutting paper manually using the built-in cutter 1. Press the ) button. Viewing the interior of the printer without opening the printer cover, press the d button to align the cut location with the mark on the right side of the printer’s interior.
  • Page 34 Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Confirm that the printer is ready and press the ( button. The Load/Remove Paper menu will be displayed. 2. Press the d/u buttons to highlight Remove Paper and press the OK button. Note: To calculate Roll Paper Remaining, you must enter the length of the roll paper when the roll paper is installed.
  • Page 35 4. Raise the roll lock lever. 5. Holding the paper by the roll adapters, move the roll to the roll rest. 6. Lift the adapter lock levers to release the roll paper adapters. 7. Remove the roll paper adapters. After rewinding the roll paper carefully, store it in the original package. Basic Operations...

  • Page 36: Viewing And Changing Media Settings

    Viewing and Changing Media Settings The following is displayed in the control panel after paper is loaded. Checking Media Settings The dialog displays the following options for the paper currently loaded in the printer. Selected Paper Type The following display indicates what is used as the basis for paper settings. RIP settings: Printing is performed based on the RIP settings.

  • Page 37: Adjusting Settings

    Adjusting Settings Follow the steps below to change the settings displayed. Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Select an option. To print at current settings Press the d/u buttons to highlight Keep Settings Above and press the OK button. Then proceed to step 6.

  • Page 38: Replacing Paper

    Replacing Paper This section describes how to replace paper. The procedure is displayed on the control panel screen. Follow these instructions. Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Confirm that the printer is ready and press the ( button. The Load/Remove Paper menu will be displayed.

  • Page 39: Before Printing

    Before Printing Before printing, adjust the paper settings for the characteristics of the paper you are going to use. Settings are adjusted as follows. Select Custom Paper Setting in the printer Paper menu. See “Paper Menu” on page LFP Remote Panel 2 can be used to copy from the computer the paper settings you configured in the printer settings menu.

  • Page 40: Saving Settings

    Paper Suction Roll Paper Tension Remove Skew Setting Name For more information, see “Paper Menu” on page 52. Saving Settings Use the following procedure to save paper settings. Choosing a Custom Paper Setting Bank 1. Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press the l/r buttons to open the .
  • Page 41 Note that if you select a number for which settings have already been saved, the old settings will be overwritten. Note: Press the button to close the settings menu. Select Reference Paper Select the paper type that is the closest in characteristics to the paper you are using. 1.
  • Page 42 Paper Feed Adjust If the paper feed amount is not set correctly, banding (horizontal band patterns or discoloration) may occur. If the banding is not resolved after head cleaning or Head Alignment is performed, adjust the amount of paper feed correction. This value can be set in either of the following two ways: Pattern Visually check the printed pattern and enter the correction value.
  • Page 43 Manually Changing the Value for Adjustment 1. Select Custom Paper Setting from the paper menu. 2. Press the d/u buttons to select the bank where you want to save the custom paper settings, then press the Z button. 3. Press the d/u buttons to highlight Paper Feed Adjust and press the Z button. 4.
  • Page 44 2. Press the d/u buttons to select either On to reduce paper skew during feeding, or Off to disable this feature, then press the Z button. 3. Press the y button to return to the paper settings menu. Setting Name You can assign a name to saved custom paper settings.

  • Page 45: Printable Area

    Printable Area This section describes the printable areas for the printer. If the margin set in an application is larger than the following setting values, sections beyond the specified margins are not printed. For example, if 15 mm is selected for the left and right margins in the printer menus and the document fills the page, the 0.6 in.

  • Page 46: Turning Off The Power Using Power Off Timer

    Roll Paper Margin Parameter Margin Values Top 15 mm/Bottom 150 mm 1 = 15 mm 3 = 150 mm 2, 4 = 3 mm Top 5mm/Bottom 5mm 1, 3 = 5 mm 2, 4 = 3 mm 15 mm 1, 2, 3, 4, = 15 mm Important: Printing is distorted when the trailing edge of the roll paper comes off the core.

  • Page 47: Canceling Printing

    At default settings, the printer turns off automatically if no errors occur, no print jobs are received, and no control panel or other operations are performed for eight hours. Power Off Timer settings can be adjusted from the Setup menu (see “Setup Menu” on page 56).

  • Page 48: Chapter 3 Using The Control Panel Menu

    Chapter 3 Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The steps for displaying the various menus are shown below. The example below shows the steps for accessing the Paper menu. * After pressing the OK button to select the highlighted option, press the y button to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 49: Menu List

    Menu List The items and options available in the menu are described below. See the reference pages for more details on each item. Print Queues menu See “Print Queues Menu” on page 52. Menu item Description Print Job Log Sheet Press OK to start printing.
  • Page 50 Menu item Description Custom Paper XXXXXXXXXX Select Photo Paper Displays the Setting XXXXXXXXXX Reference Epson-unique paper Matte Paper (name of Paper name. custom Plain Paper paper type) Others No Paper Selected No Paper Selected Platen Gap Narrow, Standard, Wide, Wider Detect Paper Press OK to start printing.
  • Page 51 Setup menu See “Setup Menu” on page 56. Menu item Description Printer Setup Roll Paper Auto Cut On, Off Setup Refresh Margin On, Off Page Line On, Off Roll Paper Normal, Top15 mm/Bottom15 mm, Top Margin 35 mm/Bottom 15 mm, Top 15 mm/Bottom 150 mm, 3 mm, Top 5 mm/Bottom 5 mm, 15 mm Roll Paper On, Off...

  • Page 52: Menu Descriptions

    Menu item Description Preference Language Lists the supported languages. Unit: Length m, ft/in Alert Lamp Setting On, Off Administrator Date And Time MM/DD/YY HH:MM Menu Time Zone Enter the time difference between GMT and the current time zone. Reset All Settings Yes, No Menu Descriptions Print Queues Menu...
  • Page 53 Item Description Custom XXXXXXXX Select Photo Paper You can select the media type that is the Paper Reference closest to the paper you are using. Matte Paper Setting (name of Paper custom Plain Paper paper type) Others No Paper Select this option if you do not wish to Selected specify the paper type.
  • Page 54 Item Description Custom XXXXXXXX Paper Pattern Use this setting if you are unable to resolve Paper Feed banding issues (horizontal striped lines or Value Setting (name of Adjust uneven colors) in the standard print area (Cont’d) custom even after head cleaning or head paper alignment.

  • Page 55: Maintenance Menu

    Item Description Custom XXXXXXXX Roll Paper Normal Select High or Extra High if the paper Paper Tension (Default) wrinkles during printing. Setting (name of High (Cont’d) custom paper Extra High type) (Cont’d) Remove On (Default) Select whether to enable (On) or disable Skew (Off) paper skew reduction.

  • Page 56: Setup Menu

    Item Description Head Alignment Manual (Uni-D) If print results are grainy or out of focus, perform head alignment to realign the print head. See “Minimizing Manual (Bi-D) Print Misalignments (Head Alignment)” on page 65. Cutter Adjust Cut Position –3 to 3 mm The cut position can be adjusted in Maintenance increments of 0.2 mm.
  • Page 57 Item Description Printer Setup Roll Paper Page Line On (Default) If Auto Cut is Off, you can choose (Cont’d) Setup to print (On) or not print (Off) cut (Cont’d) lines on roll paper. Cut lines are not printed if Auto Cut is On. Roll Paper Normal (Default) When set to Normal, the top and...
  • Page 58 Item Description Printer Setup Roll Paper Remaining 1 to 15 m (4 to 50 ft) Displayed when On is selected (Cont’d) Setup Alert for Roll Paper Remaining. (Cont’d) Set within a range from 1 to 15 m (4 to 50 ft) to display a warning when the amount of remaining roll paper drops below that limit.
  • Page 59 Item Description Printer Setup Advanced Paper Size On (Default) Choose whether the printer (Cont’d) Settings Check automatically detects (On) or (Cont’d) does not detect (Off) the paper width. Try choosing Off if a paper setting error is displayed when the paper is correctly loaded. Note, however, that the printer may print outside the paper when Off is selected.
  • Page 60 Item Description Network IP Address Setting Auto (Default) Select whether to use DHCP to Setup set the IP address (Auto), or to set Panel the address manually (Panel). Choose Panel to enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. Contact your system administrator for detailed information.
  • Page 61 Item Description Preference Language Japanese, English, Select the language used on the French, Italian, control panel’s screen. German, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese Unit: Length m (Default) Select the unit of length which is displayed on the control panel’s ft/in screen or printed on the patterns.

  • Page 62: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Adjusting the Print Head You need to adjust the print head if white lines appear in your printouts or if you notice the print quality has declined. You can perform the following printer maintenance functions for maintaining the print head in good condition to ensure the best print quality. Carry out appropriate maintenance depending on the print results and situation.

  • Page 63: Checking For Clogged Nozzles

    Checking for Clogged Nozzles Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Load roll paper in the printer. Choose a paper type that matches the paper in the printer. 2. Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press the " button. The Maintenance menu will be displayed.

  • Page 64: Cleaning The Print Head

    If the nozzles are still clogged after performing head cleaning, turn off the printer and leave it overnight or longer. When left for some time, the clogged ink may dissolve. If the nozzles are still clogged, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Cleaning the print head Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1.

  • Page 65: Minimizing Print Misalignments (Head Alignment)

    All Nozzles Inspect the printed pattern and select this method if all patterns contain faint or missing areas. If you selected All Nozzles, skip ahead to Step 5. Selected Nozzles Inspect the printed pattern and select this method if only certain pattern numbers (nozzle rows) contain faint or missing areas.
  • Page 66 Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Load roll paper in the printer. Choose a paper type that matches the paper in the printer. 2. Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press the l/r buttons to highlight - and press the OK button.

  • Page 67: Replacing And Refilling Consumables

    9. The printer will return to its ready-to-print state once the last color has been set. Replacing and Refilling Consumables Time Period for Chip Unit Replacements and Ink Refills If the message Chip unit expended. is displayed on the control panel, this means that the chip unit needs to be replaced soon.

  • Page 68: Procedure For Chip Unit Replacement And Ink Refills

    Important: Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink packs. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.
  • Page 69 The ink tank replacement interval depends on the usage environment and conditions. For assistance, contact Epson Support. See “Where To Get Help” on page 97. Maintenance...
  • Page 70 2. Open the side cover. 3. Insert a finger into the groove on the top of the slider and pull straight outward. Important: Do not tilt the slider. If the chip unit is dropped it may break. 4. Remove the chip unit from the slider. Maintenance...
  • Page 71 5. Attach the chip unit supplied with the new ink pack to the slider. Check to confirm that the color of the label on the slider matches the color of the label on the chip unit when installing. 6. Hold the slider level and insert it. Close the side cover. Important: Do not push the slider in with too much force.
  • Page 72 7. Shake the new ink pack horizontally for approximately 2 inches (5 cm) left and right for 5 seconds (approximately 15 times). 8. Open the slider ink inlet cover. 9. Remove the ink inlet cap from the ink tank. Maintenance...
  • Page 73 10. Cut or tear off the ink pack spout opening. 11. 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.

  • Page 74: Replacing Maintenance Boxes

    Important: Get all the ink out of the ink pack so that there is none remaining. Do not use the ink in an ink pack to refill multiple ink tanks. This can prevent the proper display of messages from the remaining ink warning system. 12.

  • Page 75: How To Replace

    Important: Do not reuse maintenance boxes that have been removed and left out in the open for a long period of time. The pad on the inside will be dry and hard and will be unable to absorb enough ink. How to replace The maintenance boxes are located on both the left and right sides of the printer, but the procedure for replacing the boxes is the same in all cases.

  • Page 76: Replacing The Cutter

    3. Place the used maintenance box in the clear bag included with your new maintenance box, and make sure that the zipper is closed tight. 4. Install the new maintenance box. Important: Do not touch the IC chip on the side of maintenance box. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.
  • Page 77 Buttons that are used in the following settings: 1. Remove any paper from the printer. See “Removing Roll Paper” on page 33. 2. Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press the l/r buttons to highlight - and press the OK button.
  • Page 78 Caution: Do not store the cutter within the reach of children. The cutter’s blade could cause an injury. Pay careful attention when replacing the cutter. 7. Install the new cutter. Insert the cutter so that the pin on the printer matches up with the hole on the cutter. Use a cross-head screwdriver to tighten down the screw to hold the cutter in place.

  • Page 79: Disposal Of Used Consumables

    Important: Screw in the cutter firmly, otherwise the cut position may be slightly shifted or skewed. 8. After replacing the cutter, press the OK button. The cutter will return to its original position. Ready is displayed in the control panel when the process is complete. Disposal of Used Consumables Dispose of used ink packs and chip units, as well as printed paper following local laws and regulations, for example by consigning waste to industrial waste disposer.

  • Page 80: Parts That Are Periodically Replaced

    Parts That Are Periodically Replaced The following parts require periodic replacement. The time until the following parts need to be replaced depends on the conditions of use. Print head Carriage encoder Ink holder Damper kit Pump cap Ink supply tanks Part life varies with operating conditions.

  • Page 81: Cleaning The Inside

    Cleaning the Inside Clean the pressure rollers if prints are smudged or soiled. Ink and particles of paper adhering to the platen should be removed, as they may otherwise soil the paper. Important: Failure to remove dust and particles of paper from the platen could result in clogged nozzles or damage to the print head.
  • Page 82 Thoroughly clean area (a), shown in blue in the illustration below. To avoid spreading the dirt, wipe from the inside to the outside. If there is a serious dirt problem, clean it using a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent. Then, wipe the inside of the printer with a dry, soft cloth.

  • Page 83: Chapter 5 Problem Solver

    See “Notes on Handling Ink Packs and Ink Tanks” on page 21. Chip Unit Error Attach the chip unit included with the specified genuine Epson ink Chip unit not recognized. pack. You cannot use any genuine Epson ink packs other than the one Refill after matching ink specified. pack with label? See “Options and Consumable Products”...

  • Page 84: When A Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs

    Maintenance Request A part used in the printer is nearing the end of its service life. Replace Part Soon/Replace Part Contact your dealer or Epson Support and tell them the maintenance request code. XXXXXXXX You cannot clear the maintenance request until the part is replaced.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting You cannot print (because the printer does not work) The printer does not turn on. Is the power cable plugged into the electrical outlet or the printer? Make sure the power cable is securely plugged into the printer. Is there a problem with the power outlet? Make sure your outlet works by connecting the power cable for another electric product.

  • Page 86: The Printer Sounds Like It Is Printing, But Nothing Prints

    You cannot print under the network environment. Are the network settings correct? Ask your network administrator for the network settings. Connect the printer directly to the computer using a USB cable, and then try to print. If you are able to print via USB, there is a problem with network settings. Ask your system administrator, or refer to the documentation for your network system.

  • Page 87: The Prints Are Not What You Expected

    See “Minimizing Print Misalignments (Head Alignment)” on page 65. Are you using a genuine Epson ink pack? This printer is developed for use with Epson ink packs. The print quality may decline if any inks other than the specified ink packs are used.
  • Page 88 Is the paper skewed? If Off is selected for Media Skew Check in the Setup menu, printing will continue even if the paper is skewed, resulting in data being printed off the paper. Select On for Media Skew Check in the Setup menu.

  • Page 89: Feeding Or Ejecting Problems

    Is the print head scuffing the edge of the paper? Select Top35mm/Bottom15mm for the Roll Paper Margin option in the Setup menu. See “Setup Menu” on page 56. Widen the bottom margin Depending on the paper usage, storage conditions, and the content of the print data, the bottom edge may be scuffed when printing.

  • Page 90: Roll Paper Jam

    Is the paper too thick or too thin? Check that the paper specifications are compatible with this printer. For information about the paper types and appropriate settings, see the documentation supplied with the paper, or contact the dealer of the paper or the manufacturer of the RIP. Is paper jammed in the printer? Open the printer cover of the printer and check that there are no paper jams or foreign objects in the printer.

  • Page 91: Others

    5. Remove the paper via the paper feed slot or the eject slot. 6. After removing the paper, close the printer cover and press the button. 7. Perform a Nozzle check. Inspect the printed pattern and perform head cleaning if necessary. See “Checking for Clogged Nozzles”...
  • Page 92 The light normally stays on inside the printer. The administrator password has been lost. Should you forget the administrator password, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Head cleaning starts when the printer is turned on. When turned on after an extended period of disuse, the printer may automatically perform head cleaning to ensure print quality.

  • Page 93: Appendix A Options And Information

    For the latest information, see the Epson website. Important: Using ink from an undesignated ink pack may result in a malfunction. Epson shall not be held responsible for any damages or problems with the printer that may occur when using undesignated, non-genuine ink packs. Ink packs...

  • Page 94: Supported Media

    Supported Media This printer supports the following paper specifications. The type and quality of the paper will greatly affect print quality. Be sure to use the correct paper for your needs. Refer to the manual included with your paper or contact the manufacturer for details regarding any precautions or warnings that must be taken into consideration when using that paper.

  • Page 95: Transport

    See “Checking for Clogged Nozzles” on page 63. Perform head alignment and check the print quality. See “Minimizing Print Misalignments (Head Alignment)” on page 65. Transport Before transporting the printer, contact your dealer or Epson Support. System Requirements Refer to the software RIP manual. Options and Information...

  • Page 96: Specifications Table

    Specifications Table Printer Specifications Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration 360 nozzles × 2 rows × 4 colors (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow) Resolution (maximum) 720 × 1440 dpi Control code ESC/P raster (undisclosed command) Paper feed method Friction feed Built-in memory 512MB for Main 128MB for Network...
  • Page 97 Printer Specifications Operating temperature/humidity External dimensions (W) 63.3 × (D) 36.1 × (H) 44.4 inches (W) 1608 × (D) 917 × (H) 1128 mm Weight Approximately 198.4 lb (90 kg) *1 Use a shielded twisted-pair cable (Category 5 or higher). *2 Ink not included.

  • Page 98: Standards And Approvals

    Standards and Approvals Safety UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1 Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EN 60950-1 FCC part 15 subpart B Class A CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class A AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A EMC Directive EN 55022 Class A 2004/108/EC EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Warning:...
  • Page 99 WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device.

  • Page 100: Appendix B Where To Get Help

    Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink packs and accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at http://www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).

  • Page 101: Appendix C Software License Terms

    If you desire to receive the source code above, please see the “Contacting Epson Support” in the User’s Guide, and contact the customer support of your region. You shall comply with the license terms of each open source software program.
  • Page 102 GNU GPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU General Public License Version 2 or later version (“GPL Programs”). The list of GPL Programs: linux-2.6.35-arm1-epson12 busybox-1.17.4 udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5 ethtool-2.6.35 e2fsprogs-1.41.14 scrub-2.4 smartmontools-5.40 GNU Lesser GPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 or later version (“Lesser GPL Programs”).

  • Page 103: Bonjour

    This printer product includes the open source software program “busybox-1.17.4” which apply the Berkeley Software Distribution License (“BSD Program”). Sun RPC License This printer product includes the open source software program “busybox-1.17.4” which apply the Sun RPC License (“Sun RPC Program”). ncftp license This printer product includes the open source software program “ncftp-3.2.4”...
  • Page 104 1. General; Definitions. This License applies to any program or other work which Apple Computer, Inc. ("Apple") makes publicly available and which contains a notice placed by Apple identifying such program or work as "Original Code" and stating that it is subject to the terms of this Apple Public Source License version 2.0 ("License").
  • Page 105 1.9 "You" or "Your" means an individual or a legal entity exercising rights under this License. For legal entities, "You" or "Your" includes any entity which controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, You, where "control" means (a) the power, direct or indirect, to cause the direction or management of such entity, whether by contract or otherwise, or (b) ownership of fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding shares or beneficial ownership of such entity.
  • Page 106 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.
  • Page 107 7. Versions of the License. Apple may publish revised and/or new versions of this License from time to time. Each version will be given a distinguishing version number. Once Original Code has been published under a particular version of this License, You may continue to use it under the terms of that version.
  • Page 108 10. Trademarks. This License does not grant any rights to use the trademarks or trade names "Apple", "Apple Computer", "Mac", "Mac OS", "QuickTime", "QuickTime Streaming Server" or any other trademarks, service marks, logos or trade names belonging to Apple (collectively "Apple Marks") or to any trademark, service mark, logo or trade name belonging to any Contributor.
  • Page 109 13.1 Government End Users. The Covered Code is a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101. Government software and technical data rights in the Covered Code include only those rights customarily provided to the public as defined in this License. This customary commercial license in technical data and software is provided in accordance with FAR 12.211 (Technical Data) and 12.212 (Computer Software) and, for Department of Defense purchases, DFAR 252.227-7015 (Technical Data -- Commercial Items) and 227.7202-3...

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    Where You are located in the province of Quebec, Canada, the following clause applies: The parties hereby confirm that they have requested that this License and all related documents be drafted in English. Les parties ont exigé que le présent contrat et tous les documents connexes soient rédigés en anglais.
  • Page 111 Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose, including commercial applications, and to alter it and redistribute it freely, subject to the above disclaimer and the following restrictions: Redistributions of source code (in whole or in part) must retain the above copyright notice, definition, disclaimer, and this list of conditions.

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