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Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Introduction
Printer Parts.............................. 5
Front Section........................... 5
Right view............................. 7
Inside................................. 9
Back................................. 10
Control panel.......................... 12
Understanding the Display................ 13
Features................................ 16
Realizing High Productivity................ 16
High Print Quality...................... 16
Superior Ease of Use..................... 16
Notes on Usage and Storage.................. 17
Installation space....................... 17
Notes when using the printer............... 17
Notes when not using the printer............ 18
Notes on handling ink cartridges............ 19
Handling Media........................ 20
Notes on Usage of WH/MS Ink (SC-S80600
Series)................................. 21
Introducing the Software.................... 22
Starting Epson Control Dashboard.......... 23
When accessing Epson Control Dashboard
from another computer................... 23
Exiting Epson Control Dashboard........... 23
Using EPSON Software Updater............ 23
Uninstalling Software...................... 24
Basic Operations
Notes on loading media..................... 25
Notes on Loading Media.................... 25
Loading media........................... 26
Print Start Position........................ 31
Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit............. 32
Attaching the Roll Core................... 33
Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Out. . . . . 35
Take-up with the Printed Side Facing In....... 37
Settings for Loaded Media................... 40
Removing the Take-up Roll.................. 41
Printing the Amount of Media Remaining. . . . . 42
Cutting Media......................... 42
Removing Media........................ 43
Before Printing........................... 44
Saving New Media Settings.................. 45
Type and Summary of Media Settings. . . . . . . . 45
Easy Media Setup Procedure............... 46
Media Adjust............................ 47
Media Adjust (Auto)..................... 48
Media Adjust (Manual)................... 48
Changing settings during printing............. 50
Changing the Heater Temperature and Drying
Settings............................... 50
Correcting Banding...................... 51
Checking Details for the Remaining Amount
of Ink and Wiper Units................... 51
Printable area............................ 53
Maintenance
When to Perform Various Maintenance
Operations.............................. 55
Cleaning Locations and Cleaning Timing...... 55
Locations of Consumables and Replacement
Timing............................... 56
Other maintenance...................... 57
What Youll Need......................... 58
Precautions regarding maintenance............ 59
Daily Cleaning........................... 59
Performing Regular Cleaning................ 60
Using ink cleaner....................... 61
Moving the Print Head................... 61
Cleaning Around the Print Head............ 62
Cleaning Around the Caps................ 63
Finishing Cleaning...................... 66
Shaking and Replacing Ink Cartridges .......... 66
Shaking.............................. 66
Replacement procedure................... 67
Disposing of Waste Ink..................... 68
Preparing and Replacement Timing.......... 68
Waste Ink Counter...................... 69
Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle............. 69
Replacing Maintenance Parts................. 70
Preparing and Replacement Timing.......... 70
Replacing Maintenance Parts............... 71
Replacing the media edge plates............... 73
Replacement procedure................... 73
Disposal of used consumables................ 75
Disposal.............................. 75
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Checking for clogged nozzles................. 76
Ways to Check for Clogs.................. 76
Printing nozzle check patterns.............. 77
Head Cleaning........................... 77
Types of Head Cleaning.................. 77
Head cleaning procedure.................. 78
Long-term Storage (Pre-storage Maintenance). . . . 79
Pre-storage Maintenance Timing............ 79
Performing Pre-storage Maintenance......... 80
Restarting use of the printer................ 80
Change Color Mode (SC-S80600 Series only)..... 80
Notes on Changing...................... 80
Timing when Changing from 10 to 9 Colors. . . . 81
Change Color Mode procedure............. 81
Cleaning inside the front cover............... 82
Cleaning pressure rollers.................... 82
Applying Grease to the Carriage Rod........... 83
Location of Carriage Rod and Used Pad. . . . . . . 83
Greasing procedure for carriage rod A. . . . . . . . 83
Greasing procedure for carriage rod B........ 85
Storing Grease......................... 86
Using the Control Panel Menu
Menu Operations......................... 87
Menu List............................... 88
Details of the Menu........................ 93
The Media Setup Menu................... 93
The Printer Setup Menu.................. 98
The Maintenance Menu.................. 100
The Printer Status Menu................. 102
The Preference Menu................... 103
Problem Solver
When a Message is Displayed................ 105
When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs. . . 107
Troubleshooting......................... 108
You cannot print (because the printer does not
work)............................... 108
The printer sounds like it is printing, but
nothing prints......................... 108
The prints are not what you expected........ 109
Media............................... 110
Others.............................. 112
Appendix
Options and Consumable Products........... 113
Supported Media......................... 117
Moving and Transporting the Printer.......... 117
Moving the Printer..................... 117
Transport............................ 118
Media Settings List for Each Media Type. . . . . . . 119
System Requirements (Epson Control
Dashboard)............................. 120
Specifications Table....................... 121
Where To Get Help
Technical Support Web Site................. 123
Contacting Epson Support.................. 123
Before Contacting Epson................. 123
Help for Users in North America........... 124
Help for Users in Europe................. 124
Help for Users in Taiwan................. 124
Help for Users in Australia............... 125
Help for Users in Singapore............... 125
Help for Users in Thailand................ 126
Help for Users in Vietnam................ 126
Help for Users in Indonesia............... 126
Help for Users in Hong Kong.............. 127
Help for Users in Malaysia................ 127
Help for Users in India.................. 127
Help for Users in the Philippines........... 128
Software License Terms
Open Source Software Licenses.............. 129
Bonjour............................. 129
Other Software Licenses................... 134
Info-ZIP Copyright and License............ 134
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Introduction
Printer Parts
Front Section
The illustration shows the SC-S60600 Series.
A Maintenance cover (left)
Open this cover to clean the area around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer.
U “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 62
B Additional Print Drying System
The heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing. This is an option for the SC-S80600 Series/SC-S40600
Series.
U Additional Print Drying System Setup Guide
C After heater
The heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing.
U “Changing the Heater Temperature and Drying Settings” on page 50
D Tension bar
The tensioner maintains tension to prevent the media sagging as it is taken up.
U “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on page 32
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E Roll core holder
Place the roll core for media take-up on these holders. There are same parts on both the left and the right.
U “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on page 32
F Roll support
Rest media temporarily on these supports when removing the take-up roll. There are same parts on both the
left and the right.
G Auto switch
Use this switch to select the auto take-up direction. Choose Off to disable auto take-up.
H 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.
I Ink cartridges
The SC-S40600 Series only has cartridge slots on the right.
Install all ink cartridges into each slot. Depending on the maintenance operation being performed, follow the
instructions on the control panel screen to install the Cleaning Cartridge.
J Lock levers
Raise the levers to unlock the ink cartridges prior to removal. Lower the levers to lock the cartridges in place
after insertion.
K Cartridge check lamp
This lamp lights when an ink cartridge error occurs.
On : An error occurred. Check the contents of the error on the control panel's screen.
Off : No error.
L Maintenance cover (right)
Open this cover to clean the area around the caps. Normally closed when using the printer.
U “Cleaning Around the Caps” on page 63
M 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.
N Alert lamp
This lamp lights or flashes when an error occurs.
Light/Flash : An error occurred. The type of error is indicated by how the lamp lights or flashes. Check the
contents of the error on the control panel's screen.
Off : No error.
O Control panel
U “Control panel” on page 12
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P Air filter
These filters absorb ink mist as air passes through the printer. The air filters are consumable items.
Replace the wiper unit at the same time.
U “Replacing Maintenance Parts” on page 70
Q Front cover
Open when loading media, cleaning the inside of the printer, or removing jammed media. Normally closed
when using the printer.
Right view
A Airflow vents
Allows air to flow into the printer. Do not obstruct these vents.
B Waste ink tube
Tubes for ejecting waste ink. Be sure the end of this tube is in the Waste Ink Bottle while the printer is in use.
C Waste Ink Bottle
Waste ink collects in this bottle.
Replace it with a new Waste Ink Bottle when a message is displayed on the control panel prompting you to do
so.
U “Disposing of Waste Ink” on page 68
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D 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.
E Adjusters
When installing on a carpeted floor or a sloping floor, check level gauge of the printer and adjust these to keep
the printer stable.
U Setup Guide
F AC inlet #1/AC inlet #2
Connects the power cable. Be sure to connect both cables.
G LAN port
Connects the LAN cable. Use a shielded twisted pair cable (category 5 or higher).
H Data lamp
The data lamp lights or flashes to indicate the network connection status and whether the printer is receiving
data.
On : Connected.
Flashing : Connected. Receiving data.
I Status lamp
The color indicates the network's communication speed.
Red : 100Base-TX
Green : 1000Base-T
J USB port
Connects the USB cable.
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Inside
Dirt on any of the following parts may reduce print quality. Regularly clean or exchange these parts as described in
the chapters listed in the reference sections below.
A Print head
The print head prints by moving left and right while emitting ink. Clean at least once a month.
U “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 62
B Media edge plates
The media edge 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.
U “Loading media” on page 26
C Cutter groove
Pass the blade of a cutter (available in the market) down this groove to cut media.
U “Cutting Media” on page 42
D Pressure rollers
These rollers press down on the media during printing.
U “Daily Cleaning” on page 59
E Platen heater
The platen heater ensures that the ink adheres evenly.
U “Changing the Heater Temperature and Drying Settings” on page 50
U “Daily Cleaning” on page 59
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F Caps
Except during printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them drying out. The SC-S80600 Series/
SC-S60600 Series has two blocks. Clean at least once a month.
U “Cleaning Around the Caps” on page 63
G Wiper unit
The wiper removes ink from the surface of the print head nozzles. The wiper unit is a consumable item.
Replace when a message is displayed on the control panel prompting you to do so.
U “Replacing Maintenance Parts” on page 70
H Flushing pad
Ink is discharged onto this pad during flushing. This is a consumable; Replace the wiper unit at the same time.
U “Replacing Maintenance Parts” on page 70
Back
A Drive switch
The drive switch is used to feed the media during loading and to rewind the media for replacement.
B Roll holder
Place media on these holders. There are same parts on both the left and the right.
C Level gauge
When installing on a carpeted floor or a sloping floor, check the horizontal level of the printer. There are same
parts on both the left and the right.
U Setup Guide
D 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. There are same parts on both the left and the right.
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E Pre-heater
Heats the media before printing so that the print area is not subject to sudden changes in temperature.
F Roll support
Rest media on these supports before placing it on the roll holders. There are same parts on both the left and the
right.
G Handle
After placing media on the right roll holder, rotate the handle to press the holder and apply pressure to the roll
core.
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Control panel
A
P button (power button)
Turns the power on and off.
B
P light (power light)
The printer's operational status is indicated by a lit
or flashing light.
On : The power is on.
Flashing : The printer is receiving data or
performing head cleaning or other
operations during shut-down.
Off : The power is off.
C M button (media setup button)
Pressing this button displays the Media Setup
menu on the screen to perform Feed To Cut
Position, Media Remaining, Select Media,
Customize Settings, and Easy Media Setup.
U “The Media Setup Menu” on page 93
If you press this while printing, you can adjust the
media feed.
U “Correcting Banding” on page 51
D Display
Displays the printer's status, menus, error
messages, and so on. U “Understanding the
Display” on page 13
E Menu button
Press this button to display menus. U “Using the
Control Panel Menu” on page 87
F y button (back button)
Press this button to exit to the previous menu
when options are displayed. U “Menu
Operations” on page 87
G
l/r buttons (left and right arrow buttons)
Use to position the cursor when performing such
tasks as entering a Setting Name or IP address in
the setup menu.
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H
u/d buttons (up and down buttons)
When the media loading lever is in a lowered
position and the d button is pressed, media is fed. If
the u button is pressed, media is rewound. This
occurs regardless of the way the loaded media is
rolled.
Note that when the u button is used to rewind, the
media will stop when its edge reaches the starting
print position. Rewind can be resumed by releasing
the button and then pressing it again.
When the media loading lever in a raised position,
the button to rewind media depends on how the
loaded media is rolled.
Printable Side Out: Press the u button.
Printable Side In: Press the d button.
Keep the button pressed to rewind the media up to
25 cm.
When the menus are displayed, these buttons can
be used to select menu items and options. U
“Menu Operations” on page 87
I Z button
Pressing this button when a menu item is
highlighted displays options for the selected item.
Pressing this button when an option is highlighted
selects the highlighted item or performs the
selected operation.
Pressing this button while the alert buzzer is
sounding stops the buzzer.
J [ ] button (heating/drying button)
Pressing this button displays the Heating & Drying
menu on the screen to perform Start Preheat,
Heater Temperature, Drying Time Per Pass, and
After Heater Feed. If the Additional Print Drying
System (supplied with the SC-S60600 Series;
optional with other models) is attached, you can
also adjust Additional Dryer settings. These
options can be adjusted during printing.
U “Changing the Heater Temperature and
Drying Settings” on page 50
K # button (maintenance button)
Pressing this button displays the Maintenance
menu on the screen to perform Nozzle Check,
Cleaning, Head Maintenance, Replace Ink Bottle,
Head Washing, and Pre-Storage Maint. This
button is disabled during printing.
U “The Maintenance Menu” on page 100
L W button (pause/cancel button)
The printer enters pause status if this is pressed
while printing. To release the pause status, press the
W button again, or select Pause Cancel on the
screen and then press the Z button. To cancel
print jobs being processed, select Job Cancel on the
screen and then press the Z button.
Pressing this button when menus are displayed
closes the menus and returns the printer to ready
status.
M [ ] button (light button)
Press when the internal light is on to turn off the
light.
Press when the internal light is off to turn on the
light.
However, when you press the button during an
operation that does not allow the light to turn on,
the light remains off.
Understanding the Display
The illustration shows the display for the SC-S60600
Series.
Ready
A Messages
Displays the printer's status, operation, and error
messages.
U “When a Message is Displayed” on page 105
B Heater temperature
From left to right, this display shows the settings
for the pre-heater, platen heater, and after heater.
The thermometer icons give a rough indication of
the current temperatures of the heaters.
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: The heater has reached the selected
temperature.
: The heater has not reached the selected
temperature.
C Feed adjustment information during printing
This information is displayed when the adjustment
value is specified during printing.
U “Correcting Banding” on page 51
D Media info
From left to right, this display shows the number for
the selected media, platen gap, media width, and
media remaining.
The selected platen gap is shown as follows.
:1.6
:2.0
:2.5
The media remaining is not displayed if OFF is
selected for Length in the Media Remaining menu.
U “Media Remaining” on page 93
E Ink cartridge status
Displays the approximate level of remaining ink
and the current status. When ink runs low or an
error occurs, the display changes as shown below.
Normal Warning or error
1 Status indicators
The ink cartridge status is indicated as follows.
: Ready to print. The height of the
indicator changes with the level of ink
remaining.
: Ink is low. You need to prepare a new
ink cartridge.
: The level of ink remaining has
reached the limit. Replace the old ink
cartridge with a new one.
: The ink cartridge is not latched.
Lower the lock lever to engage the latch.
: No ink cartridge is inserted. Insert the
ink cartridge and lower the lock lever
to engage the latch.
: An error occurred. Check the message
on the screen, and clear the error.
: A Cleaning Cartridge is installed. The
height of the indicator changes with
the level of cleaning fluid remaining.
2 Ink color codes
SC-S80600 Series
OR : Orange
LK : Light Black
BK : Black
C : Cyan
M:Magenta
Y:Yellow
R:Red
LC : Light Cyan
LM : Light Magenta
WH : White
MS : Metallic Silver
CL : Cleaning cartridge
SC-S60600 Series/SC-S40600 Series
BK : Black
Y:Yellow
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M:Magenta
C:Cyan
F Waste Ink Bottle status
Displays the approximate amount of space availa-
ble in the Waste Ink Bottle. The display changes as
shown below when the waste ink bottle is nearly
full or an error occurs.
Normal Warning or error
1 Status indicators
The status of the Waste Ink Bottle is shown as
follows.
: No error. The indicator changes to
show the amount of space available.
: The Waste Ink Bottle is almost full.
Ready a new Waste Ink Bottle.
: The Waste Ink Bottle is full. Replace
with a new Waste Ink Bottle.
G Wiper unit status
Displays the remaining amount for the wiper.
: The indicator decreases according to
the amount remaining.
H Additional Print Drying System status
Displays the settings for the Additional Print Dry-
ing System (optional for the SC-S80600 Series/
SC-S40600 Series).
No icon : Not installed, or it is not installed
correctly.
: The drying fan is enabled.
: The drying fan is not enabled. To
start the fan, select Additional Dryer
for ON in the setup menu.
U “Changing the Heater Temperature and Dry-
ing Settings” on page 50
Note:
You can check E to G in a little more detail from
Level on the setup menu.
U “The Printer Status Menu” on page 102
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Features
This large-format color ink jet printer supports roll
media 1626 mm (64 inches) in width. The main
features of this printer are described below.
Realizing High Productivity
Triple Heaters
The three heaters listed below support improved
productivity and print quality.
The pre-heater: Warms media before printing to
protect the print area from sudden changes in
temperature.
The platen heater: Ensures that the ink adheres evenly.
The after heater: Can be used to rapidly dry ink after
printing.
Media Feeding Unit Accommodates up to 45 kg Rolls
The Media Feeding Unit can handle high-capacity
rolls with external diameters of up to 250 mm and
weights of up to 45 kg ensuring that media requires
less frequent replacement.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit Comes Standard
The auto take-up reel unit automatically takes up
printed media cleanly, with no wrinkles. You’ll find it
comes in handy for banner printing, high-volume
print jobs, and continuous overnight printing.
High-Capacity Ink Cartridges
The printer uses high-capacity, 700 ml ink cartridges
(WH cartridges 600 ml, MS cartridges 350 ml) to
ensure productivity. This also reduces the nuisance of
frequent ink replacements.
High-Speed Printing
The SC-S60600 Series is equipped with two heads for
faster printing. High speeds are supported by using
two cartridges for each color of ink.
Additional Print Drying System Available
The Additional Print Drying System (supplied with
the SC-S60600 Series; optional with other models) can
be used for increased drying performance and
improved productivity. When using 10 color mode in
SC-S80600 Series, we recommend using this system as
WH/MS ink can take a while to dry.
High Print Quality
Smooth Gradations, High-Fidelity Color
Reproduction
The SC-S80600 Series is equipped for light-colored
inks (LK, LC, and LM) to reduce graininess and
smooth the gradations. Also, the use of OR and R ink
increases the color gamut for high-fidelity color
reproduction.
This achieves a print quality at a level sufficient for
fine art, car wraps, and indoor display advertising that
can be inspected at close range.
Equipping WH/MS inks
By equipping the SC-S80600 Series with WH or MS
ink, a variety of print effects become available.
The WH ink is high opacity, making it suitable for
masking on transparent media (window graphics).
Other inks can be printed over WH or MS inks (ink
layering), preventing color inks showing through and
allowing for a variety of metallic colors.
Superior Ease of Use
Media Installation and Take up a Snap
The roll and roll core holders require no spindles,
eliminating the need to attach spindles before
installing media. Just bring the media to the printer
and install it directly. Never having to juggle long
spindles makes installing media a snap even where
space is limited.
In addition to roll supports that give you a place to
rest media during installation, the printer offers lift
levers that allow heavy media to be effortlessly raised
to the level of the roll holders.
Easily register optimum print settings for the media
being used
A variety of settings are provided allowing you to
perform optimum printing according to the size and
type of the media being used. When Easy Media
Setup is enabled on the setup menu, you can register a
variety of settings quickly and easily according to the
media type.
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When using the "Epson Control Dashboard" software,
you can download and set print setting files (EMX)
provided by Epson. An EMX is a print settings file for
each media type and includes print information that is
necessary to print correctly on commercially available
media, such as settings for media registered to the
printer, ICC profiles to be used in RIP, the number of
passes, and the resolution. All you need to do is
register media settings to the printer and then specify
the print information using RIP for optimum printing.
Ease of Maintenance
Print quality can only be ensured through
maintenance. Cleaning operations have been reduced
through wipers built into the printer. Also, the design
of this printer leaves plenty of space for maintenance,
making maintenance easy.
You can prevent nozzles becoming clogged or
automatically improve clogging symptoms through
periodic cleaning and running the auto nozzle check
function.
Changing the color mode to suit your needs
You can change to the following color modes.
10 color mode (WH) <= => 10 color mode (MS)
10 color mode (WH) <= => 9 color mode
10 color mode (MS) <= => 9 color mode
U “Change Color Mode (SC-S80600 Series only)”
on page 80
E-Mail Error/Warning Notification
EpsonNet Config with Web Browser system built into
the printer's network interface offers e-mail
notification. Once configured for e-mail notification,
the printer will send errors and warnings to selected
e-mail addresses, ensuring peace of mind when the
printer is left unmanned during overnight operation
and in other similar situations.
Starting EpsonNet Config (with Web Browser) U
Network Guide (pdf)
Lamp and Buzzer Error Alerts
When an error occurs, a buzzer will sound and the
alert lamp will light. The large alert lamp is highly
visible, even at a distance.
A buzzer sounds simultaneously to prevent time
wasted while stoppages due to errors go unnoticed.
High-Speed USB/Gigabit Ethernet
The printer comes equipped with high-speed USB and
100 Base-TX/1000 Base-T network interfaces.
Notes on Usage and
Storage
Installation space
Make sure that you secure the following space, clear of
any other objects, so that paper ejection and
consumable replacement are not obstructed.
See the "Specifications Table" for the external
dimensions of the printer.
U “Specifications Table” on page 121
Notes when using the printer
Note the following points when using this printer to
avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality
decline.
When using WH/MS ink, observe the following
points as well.
U “Notes on Usage of WH/MS Ink (SC-S80600
Series)” on page 21
When using the printer, observe the operating
temperature and humidity range described in the
"Specifications Table". U “Specifications Table”
on page 121
Note, however, that the desired results may not be
achieved if the temperature and humidity are
within the limits for the printer but not within
those for the media. Be sure the operating
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conditions suit the media. For more information,
see the documentation supplied with the media.
Also, when operating in dry areas, air conditioned
environment, or under direct sunlight, maintain
the appropriate humidity.
Avoid using the printer in locations with heat
sources or that are exposed to direct draughts
from ventilators or air conditioners. The print
head nozzles could dry out and clog.
Do not bend or tug the waste ink tube. Ink could
spill inside or around the printer.
Maintenance such as cleaning and replacement
must be performed according to usage frequency
or at recommended intervals. Failure to perform
regular maintenance could result in loss of print
quality. In the absence of the appropriate
maintenance, continued use could damage the
print head.
U “Cleaning Locations and Cleaning Timing”
on page 55
The print head may not be capped (the print head
may not return to the right side) if the printer is
turned off when the media is jammed or an error
has occurred. Capping is a function for
automatically covering the print head with a cap
(lid) to prevent the print head from drying out. In
this case, turn on the power and wait a while until
capping is performed automatically.
When the power is on, do not remove the power
plug or cut the power at the breaker. The print
head may not be capped properly. In this case,
turn on the power and wait a while until capping
is performed automatically.
The print head is automatically cleaned at a fixed
interval after printing to keep the nozzle from
clogging.
Be sure that the Waste Ink Bottle is placed
whenever the printer is on.
As well as being expended during printing, ink is
used during head cleaning and other maintenance
required to keep the print head in working order.
Notes when not using the printer
If you are not using it, note the following points when
storing the printer. If it is not stored correctly, you
may not be able to print properly the next time it is used.
When using WH/MS ink, observe the following
points as well.
U “Notes on Usage of WH/MS Ink (SC-S80600
Series)” on page 21
If the printer will not be used for an extended
period (and switched off), use Cleaning Cartridge
(available separately) and perform Pre-Storage
Maint.. Leaving the heads unwashed causes
permanent clogs.
See the following for more information.
U “Long-term Storage (Pre-storage
Maintenance)” on page 79
If you do not print for a long time and do not
perform pre-storage maintenance, turn the
printer on at least once every seven days.
If you do not print for a long time, the print head
nozzles may become clogged. Head cleaning will
be performed automatically after the printer is
turned on and started. Head cleaning prevents
clogged print heads and maintains print quality.
Do not turn the printer off until cleaning is
complete.
If you have not used the printer for a long time,
check the print head for clogging before you start
printing. Perform head cleaning if the print head
is clogged.
U “Printing nozzle check patterns” on page 77
The pressure rollers may crease media left in the
printer. The media may also become wavy or
curled, causing jams or resulting in the media
coming into contact with the print head. Remove
the media before putting the printer in storage.
Store the printer after confirming that the print
head has been capped (the print head is
positioned at the far right). If the print head is left
uncapped for a long time, the print quality may
decline.
Note:
If the print head is not capped, turn the printer on, and
then turn it off.
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Close all covers before placing the printer in
storage. If you are not using the printer for a long
time, put an anti-static cloth or cover on the
printer to prevent dust. The print head nozzles
are very small, and they can become clogged
easily if fine dust gets on the print head, and you
may not be able to print properly.
When storing the printer, be sure that it is level:
do not store it on an angle, on end, or upside down.
Notes on handling ink cartridges
Note the following points when handling ink
cartridges to maintain good print quality.
When using WH/MS ink, observe the following
points as well.
U “Notes on Usage of WH/MS Ink (SC-S80600
Series)” on page 21
Extra ink is required to fully charge the print head
nozzles the first time the printer is used;
replacement cartridges will be needed earlier than
usual.
Store ink cartridges at room temperature in a
location that is not exposed to direct sunlight.
To ensure print quality, use all the ink in the
cartridge before the earlier of the following dates:
The expiry date shown on the ink cartridge
packaging
Six months after opening the package of ink
cartridge
If you move ink cartridges from a cold place to a
warm place, leave it at room temperature for
more than four hours before using the ink cartridge.
Do not touch the ink cartridge IC chip. You may
not be able to print properly.
You cannot print if any of the ink cartridge slots
are empty.
Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. The ink in the printer will dry out and
the printer will not function as expected. Leave
ink cartridges in all slots even when the printer is
not in use.
Because the green IC chip contains the cartridge's
own information such as the remaining ink level,
you can still reinstall and use the ink cartridge
after removing it from the printer.
Use a cleaning stick from the supplied
Maintenance Kit to wipe ink from the ink supply
port of cartridges that have been removed from
the printer before all the ink is used. Dried ink on
the supply port may cause ink leaks when the
cartridge is reinserted and used.
While cartridges are in storage, keep the ink
supply ports free of dust. The ink supply port has
a valve in it so it does not need to be capped.
Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the
ink supply port, so be careful not to get any ink
on the surrounding area when removing the
cartridges.
To maintain the quality of the print head, this
printer stops printing before ink cartridges are
completely expended.
Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled
materials, this does not effect printer function or
performance.
Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You
may not be able to print properly.
Do not drop or knock it against hard objects;
otherwise, the ink may leak from the cartridge.
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Ink cartridges installed in the printer (except for
WH and MS) must be removed and thoroughly
shaken once every three weeks.
WH and MS ink cartridges must be removed and
thoroughly shaken every day before starting work.
You do not need to shake the Cleaning Cartridge.
Shaking ink cartridges U “Shaking” on
page 66
Handling Media
Note the following when handling or storing media.
Media that are in poor condition will not produce
good quality prints.
Be sure to read the documentation provided with each
type of media.
Notes on Handling
Do not fold the media or damage the printable
surface.
Do not touch the printable surface. Moisture and
oils from your hands can affect print quality.
When handling media, hold it by both edges. We
recommend wearing cotton gloves.
Keep the media dry.
Packaging materials can be used to store media
and should not be thrown away.
Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight,
excessive heat, or humidity.
When not in use, media should be removed from
the printer, rewound, and inserted in its original
packaging for storage. Leaving media in the
printer for extended periods may cause it to
deteriorate.
Handling Media After Printing
To maintain long lasting, high quality print results,
note the following points.
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.
Make sure printouts are completely dry before
folding or stacking, otherwise discoloration or
other marks may appear where the prints touch.
These marks will disappear if the prints are
immediately separated and dried but will become
permanent if the surfaces are not separated.
Avoid direct sunlight.
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To prevent discoloration, display and store prints
as instructed in the documentation supplied with
the media.
Notes on Usage of WH/
MS Ink (SC-S80600 Series)
WH/MS inks may sediment (components settling to
the bottom of the liquid) easier than other inks due to
ink characteristics. Sedimentation triggers tint
unevenness in printing results or clogged nozzles.
Before using WH/MS inks, take note of the following
cautions.
Notes on auto ink circulation
This function automatically circulates inks in the print
head or tubes for WH/MS inks at periodic intervals to
prevent ink sedimentation from occurring.
Note the following points to use the auto ink
circulation function correctly.
We recommend always leaving the printer on.
Since auto ink circulation is not performed at the
appropriate times when the power is turned off,
sedimentation that cannot be dissolved may occur
which can cause problems in the printer. When
not using the printer for a long period of time, see:
U “Long-term Storage (Pre-storage
Maintenance)” on page 79
When printing multiple copies as a batch, auto
ink circulation may be performed between pages.
In this situation, colors may differ before and
after circulation, and it may take some time to
finish the print job.
We recommend completing Ink Circulation
manually before you start printing to avoid pauses
due to automatic ink circulation.
U “The Maintenance Menu” on page 100
To cancel auto ink circulation, press the W
button while Circulating ink... is being displayed
on the control panel screen. However, if you print
using WH/MS after canceling, tint unevenness
may occur in printing results.
Furthermore, it cannot be canceled while ink
circulation is required.
Shake once every 24 hours
Ink cartridges must be removed and thoroughly
shaken once every 24 hours.
Shaking ink cartridges U “Shaking” on page 66
Ink cartridge storage
Cartridges must be stored flat (that is, laid
horizontally on their sides).
If the cartridges are stored vertically, even shaking the
cartridges before use may fail to dissolve the materials
that have sedimented in the ink during storage.
When tint unevenness is detected in printing results
Perform Ink Refresh on the control panel menu.
U “The Maintenance Menu” on page 100
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Introducing the Software
The following applications are available for Windows on the supplied software disc. For Mac OS X and computer's
without disc drives, you can install the software from http://epson.sn. Install as required.
For information about these applications, see the Network Guide (Online Manual) or the on-line help for the
application in question.
Note:
Printer drivers are not provided. A software RIP is required for printing. The Epson Web site provides software RIPs
and plug-ins for the printer.
Software Name Summary
Epson Control Dashboard You can easily acquire the following variety of information provided by Epson on the
internet.
Print settings (EMX) files
Update information for the printer firmware (you can update the firmware easily
from Epson Control Dashboard)
Update information (when update information is available, start EPSON Software
Updater to perform the update) for software and manuals installed from the
supplied software disc and setup navigator.
Information from Epson
With Epson Control Dashboard installed, you can monitor the status of the printer
connected to a computer over a network or USB connection.
You can easily make and change media settings from a computer and write to the printer.
U “Starting Epson Control Dashboard” on page 23
U “Exiting Epson Control Dashboard” on page 23
EPSON Software Updater The software checks if new software or update information is available on the Internet and
installs it if it is available. You can also update manuals and Epson Control Dashboard for the
printer.
Epson communications
drivers
(Windows only)
When using Epson Control Dashboard and connecting a computer to the printer over USB, you
need Epson communications drivers. Make sure these are installed.
Epson Network Utilities Install and launch a wizard that will help you enter IP addresses for a simple network connection.
EpsonNet Config With this software, you can configure various network settings for the printer from your
computer. This is useful as it allows you to enter addresses and names using the keyboard.
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Starting Epson Control
Dashboard
Epson Control Dashboard is a Web application.
A
The application can be launched using either of
the following two methods.
Windows
Double-click the Epson Control Dashboard icon
on the desktop. The Epson Control Dashboard
icon is created when this application is installed.
Click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Epson
Software > Epson Control Dashboard.
Mac OS X
Click the Epson Control Dashboard icon on the
Dock. The Epson Control Dashboard icon is
created when this application is installed.
Double-click the Applications - Epson Software -
Epson Control Dashboard - Epson Control
Dashboard icons.
B
Epson Control Dashboard starts.
For details, see the Epson Control Dashboard help.
When accessing Epson Control
Dashboard from another
computer
Follow the steps below to access Epson Control
Dashboard when it is installed on another computer.
You can access Epson Control Dashboard from a
computer on the same network as the computer on
which it is installed is connected to.
You do not need to install Epson Control Dashboard
on the startup computer.
A
Launch a browser on the computer you want to
access from.
B
Enter the following in the address bar.
http://xxxxxxxxxxxx:30561
For xxxxxxxxxxxx, enter the name and IP
address of the computer on which Epson
Control Dashboard is installed.
Note:
If you cannot access due to a firewall, contact your
network administrator, and then perform the following
procedure.
In Allow a program through Windows Firewall,
click Allow another program, and then select C:
\Program Files (x86)\Epson Software\Control
Dashboard\bin\Node.exe on the Add screen.
Check that Evented I/O for V8 JavaScript is
displayed in the list of allowed programs.
Exiting Epson Control
Dashboard
Close the Web browser.
Using EPSON Software Updater
A
Check the following status.
The computer is connected to the Internet.
The printer and the computer can
communicate.
B
Start EPSON Software Updater.
Windows 8.1/Windows 8
Enter the software name in the search charm,
and select the icon displayed.
Except for Windows 8.1/Windows 8
Click Start > All Programs (or Programs) >
Epson Software > EPSON Software Updater.
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Mac OS X
Click Move - Applications - Epson Software -
EPSON Software Updater.
Note:
In Windows, you can also start by clicking the
printer icon on the desktop toolbar and selecting
Software Update.
C
Update the software and manuals.
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
c
Important:
Do not turn off the computer or printer while
updating.
Note:
Software that is not displayed in the list cannot be
updated using EPSON Software Updater. Check for the
latest versions of the software from the Epson Web site.
http://www.epson.com
Uninstalling Software
c
Important:
Log in to a "Computer administrator"
account (an account with Administrators
group privileges).
Enter the administrator password when
prompted and then proceed with the
remainder of the operation.
Exit any other applications that may be
running.
Windows
This section describes how to uninstall Epson Control
Dashboard and the Epson communications drivers
using them as an example.
A
Turn off the printer, and unplug the interface
cable.
B
Go to the Control Panel and click Uninstall a
program from the Programs category.
In Windows XP, go to the Control Panel and
click Add or Remove Programs.
C
Select the software you want to remove and
then click Uninstall/Change (or Change/
Remove).
Selecting the following deletes the Epson
communications drivers. The model number
appears in XXXXX.
EPSON SC-SXXXXX Series Comm Driver Printer
Uninstall
To uninstall Epson Control Dashboard, select
Epson Control Dashboard.
D
Select the target printer icon, and then click OK.
E
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
When the delete confirmation message
appears, click Yes.
If you are reinstalling the Epson communications
drivers, restart the computer.
Mac OS X
The following describes how to remove Epson
Control Dashboard.
A
Quit Epson Control Dashboard.
B
Double-click Applications - Epson Software -
Epson Control Dashboard - Epson Control
Dashboard Uninstaller.
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
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Basic Operations
Notes on loading media
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.
Do not place exposed media directly on the floor.
Media should be rewound and inserted in its original
packaging for storage.
Do not carry media with the media surface pressed
against clothing.
Handle media in its individual packaging until just
before loading the media in the printer.
Notes on Loading Media
Caution:
The heaters and media edge plate may be hot;
observe all necessary precautions. Failure to
observe the necessary precautions could result
in burns.
Because the media is heavy, it should not be
carried by one person.
Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers
when opening or closing the front cover.
Failure to observe this precaution could result
in injury.
Do not rub your hands along the edges of the
media. The edges of the media are sharp and
can cause injury.
Load the media just before printing.
The pressure rollers may crease media left in the
printer. The media may also become wavy or curled,
causing jams or resulting in the media coming into
contact with the print head.
Do not load media if the right and left edges are
uneven.
If media is loaded and the right and left edges of the
roll are uneven, media feeding problems may cause
the media to move around during printing. Either
rewind to align the edges or use a roll without any issues.
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Loading media
You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.
SC-S40600 Series Video Manual
SC-S60600 Series Video Manual
SC-S80600 Series Video Manual
A
Press the P button , and then wait until Load
media.is displayed on the screen.
B
Open the front cover, and then lower the media
loading lever.
C
While holding the tabs of the media edge plate
on both sides, move the plate out of the way
toward both edges of the platen.
D
c
Important:
If the right holder handle shaft is not visible,
rotate the handle forward until it stops. The
media can not be properly loaded if the
handle shaft is not visible.
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E
Move the roll holder to the set position
according to the roll size of the media that will
be loaded.
F
Tighten the screw until the screw no longer turns.
G
Note:
The method of placing the roll media varies as
follows depending on how media is rolled.
Printable Side Out
Printable Side In
H
I
Firmly insert the roll core of the media onto the
roll holder.
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Note:
If the roll of media has an outer diameter which
is less than 140 mm, the roll core will not reach
the holder when raised using the lift lever.
Raise it with your hands, and insert the roll core
onto the roll holder.
J
K
Note:
If the roll of media has an outer diameter which
is less than 140 mm, the roll core will not reach
the holder when raised using the lift lever.
Raise it with your hands, and insert the roll core
onto the roll holder.
L
To ensure the roll holder is inserted into the
roll core sufficiently, push it twice.
c
Important:
If the roll holder is inserted into the roll core
insufficiently, media is not fed correctly
during printing because of slippage between
the roll holder and roll core.
This may cause banding in the print results.
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M
Tighten the screw until the screw no longer turns.
c
Important:
If the roll holder screw is loose, the roll
holder may move during printing. This
could cause stripes and unevenness in
the print results.
If the right and left edges of the roll are
not aligned, realign them.
N
Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration
below is fully inserted.
c
Important:
Once part A is hidden, do not turn the
handle any further. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the roll holder.
If part A is still visible even after the handle
has been turned fully, rewind the handle.
Loosen the roll holder screw on the right side,
and then restart from Step 4.
O
Insert the media approximately 30 cm into the
opening, then lower the media loading lever.
P
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Q
Hold the center of the media in one hand, and
pull it straight until it is aligned with the
bottom edge of the label on the after heater.
Do not pull the media with both hands. This
could cause the media to skew or move around.
R
S
Tap lightly on both ends of the media, and
check if there is a difference in tension between
the left and right sides.
If there is a difference in tension, the media
becomes loose.
From the front of the printer, raise the media
loading lever, and correct the looseness in the
media.
Once the looseness is corrected, lower the
media loading lever.
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C
Align the roll core holder with the right edge of
the media, and tighten the screw.
D
Insert the roll core onto the right holder.
E
Push the holder until part A shown in the
illustration below is fully inserted, and tighten
the screw.
c
Important:
Stop when part A is no longer visible. The
take-up reel unit may not function as
expected if the holder is inserted too far.
F
Leave a 10 to 20 cm wide section in the center
of the media, and cut at least 25 cm in height
from the left and right corners of the media.
Cutting the media prevents feeding problems,
such as the left and right corners of media
being folded and caught at the start of take-up.
For the subsequent steps, see the following depending
on how the media is rolled.
For information on taking-up with printed side out,
see U “Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Out”
on page 35.
For information on taking-up with printed side in, see
U “Take-up with the Printed Side Facing In” on
page 37.
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When there is no paper tape
A
While pulling the center section of the media
straight down, affix the media to the take up
roll core with commercially available adhesive
tape.
c
Important:
Attach the media to the take up roll core
with the media in a taut state. If media is
attached in a loose state, the media may
move around during take-up.
B
Press the d button in the control panel to feed
enough media for a single wrap around the roll
core.
C
Flip the Auto switch to Off, and hold down the
Manual switch to
to wrap the media
once around the roll core.
D
Flip the Auto switch to .
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E
Lower the tension bar until it slightly touches
the media.
F
Confirm that the media is attached without
looseness.
If the tension on the left and right of the media
is different in the areas shown in the
illustration below, the media will not be taken
up correctly. When one side is loose, restart the
procedure from Step 1.
Note:
You can confirm differences in tension by lightly
tapping both edges of the media as shown in the
illustration below.
G
Continue holding down the d button until the
media has wrapped around once or twice.
Take-up with the Printed Side
Facing In
A
Cut the paper tape approximately 70 cm in
length, and paste it approximately in the center
of the media using commercially available
adhesive tape.
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B
While pulling the paper tape straight down,
wrap it around the roll core from back to front,
and affix it using commercially available
adhesive tape.
c
Important:
Attach the media to the take up roll core
with the media in a taut state. If media is
attached in a loose state, the media may
move around during take-up.
C
Flip the Auto switch to .
D
Lower the tension bar until it slightly touches
the paper tape.
When there is no paper tape
A
While pulling the center of the media straight
down, wrap it around the roll core from back to
front, and affix it using commercially available
adhesive tape.
c
Important:
Attach the media to the take up roll core
with the media in a taut state. If media is
attached in a loose state, the media may
move around during take-up.
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B
Press the d button in the control panel to feed
enough media for a single wrap around the roll
core.
C
Flip the Auto switch to Off, and hold down the
Manual switch to
to wrap the media
once around the roll core.
D
Flip the Auto switch to .
E
Lower the tension bar until it slightly touches
the media.
F
Confirm that the media is attached without
looseness.
If the tension on the left and right of the media
is different in the areas shown in the
illustration below, the media will not be taken
up correctly. When one side is loose, restart the
procedure from Step 1.
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Note:
You can confirm differences in tension by lightly
tapping both edges of the media as shown in the
illustration below.
G
Continue holding down the d button until
both edges of the media reach the paper core
and wrap around once or twice.
Settings for Loaded Media
When you have finished loading the media, follow the
instructions on the control panel to make settings for
the loaded media.
1. Select the media setting number
Select the media setting number to which the print
settings have been registered.
2. Select the roll winding specifications
Select the roll type for the loaded media roll.
3. Set the media length
Set the length of the loaded media.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
A
Use the d/u buttons to select the media setting
number to which the print settings have been
registered, and then press the Z button.
OK Done
1
2
3
4
5
Select Media
If media settings have not yet been made for
new media, select an unassigned number, finish
loading the media, and then perform Easy
Media Setup.
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Printing the Amount of Media
Remaining
By printing the remaining amount on the media being
removed, you can check this value the next time the
media is loaded and enter the media length. This is
useful for accurate management of the amount of
media remaining. The remaining amount cannot be
printed when Remaining Setup is set to OFF.
The following section describes how to print the
amount of media remaining.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
A
Confirm that the printer is ready to print.
B
Press the M button, select Media Remaining,
and then press the Z button.
C
Select Print Remaining Length and press the
Z button.
D
Press the Z button to print the amount of
media remaining.
Cutting Media
Caution:
The heaters and media edge plate may be hot;
observe all necessary precautions. Failure to
observe the necessary precautions could result
in burns.
When cutting media, be careful not to cut
your fingers or hands with the cutter or other
blades.
A
Press the M button, select Feed To Cut
Position, and then press the Z button.
The trailing edge of the print is fed to the cut
position (cutter groove).
If you have printed the amount of media
remaining, press the u button to rewind the
media until this information appears on the roll
side beyond the cutter groove so that it will
remain on the roll after the media is cut.
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B
When using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit, raise
the tension bar.
C
Raise the cutter, and then move it so that the
cutter blade fits the cutter grove properly.
If you cannot position your hand correctly due
to the front cover, open the front cover and
then cut.
c
Important:
When you cut the media, check that it does
not rise up inside the front cover or has not
come free from the media edge plate before
printing.
D
Set the Auto switch to Off. Take up the cut
media completely by operating the Manual
switch according to how the media is rolled.
Removing Media
Caution:
If the media weighs over 20 kg, it should not
be carried by one person. When loading or
removing the media, use at least two people.
Follow the instructions in the manual when
loading media or roll cores or removing the
take-up roll.
Dropping media, roll cores, or take-up rolls
could result in injury.
A
To prevent the media from sliding off the roll,
support the roll at its left end.
B
Loosen the left roll core holder fixing screw and
remove the roll core holder from the roll.
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C
Lower the roll onto the roll support.
D
To prevent the media from sliding off the roll,
support the roll at its right end.
E
Loosen the right roll core holder fixing screw
and remove the roll core holder from the roll.
F
Lower the roll onto the roll support.
G
To remove media from the rear media feeding
unit, reverse the steps you followed to load it.
Before Printing
To maintain print quality, perform the following
inspection before starting work each day.
Check the amount of ink remaining:
If ink is expended during printing, printing can be
resumed once the affected cartridge has been replaced.
However, when replacing ink during a print job, you
may see a difference in color depending on the drying
conditions. If you know that the print job will be a
large one, we recommend that you use new cartridges
to replace those that are running low before you start.
The old cartridges can be reinserted and used at a later
date.
Ink level is shown by an icon. U “Understanding the
Display” on page 13
Replacing Ink Cartridges U “Replacement
procedure” on page 67
Shaking WH/MS inks (when 10 color mode is
selected in SC-S80600 Series)
WH/MS inks may sediment easier than other inks due
to ink characteristics.
Before starting operations for the day, remove the ink
cartridges and shake them back and forth
approximately 15 times in 5 seconds.
Shaking ink cartridges U “Shaking” on page 66
Print Check Pattern
Print a check pattern to check for clogged nozzles.
Perform head cleaning if parts of the pattern are faint
or missing.
Print a Check Pattern U “Printing nozzle check
patterns” on page 77
Head Cleaning U “Head Cleaning” on page 77
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Saving New Media
Settings
Type and Summary of Media
Settings
A variety of settings are provided allowing you to
perform optimum printing according to the size and
type of the media being used. However, it can be quite
difficult to make all of the settings each time.
You can easily register media settings to the printer
using one of the following methods.
Easy Media Setup is suitable for quick printing. After
registering the media settings to the printer in Easy
Media Setup, see the Manual for RIP Printing installed
when Epson Control Dashboard was installed for
details on printing using RIP.
When using Epson Control Dashboard you can print
using the optimum settings for the media being used
providing high quality printing.
Performing Easy Media Setup from
the printer's setup menu
When you select the media type that you loaded in the
printer, the appropriate settings are loaded. Next,
media adjustments to optimize the settings for the
current media width, whether the media is installed
on Auto Take-up Reel Unit or not, and so on are
performed.
Media adjustments operations differ depending on the
selected media type.
When Adhesive Vinyl or Banner are selected: Auto/
Manual are available
We normally recommend selecting Auto. This
automatically performs feed adjustment and head
alignment while printing and reading the media
adjustment pattern.
The approximate maximum length of the media
required to print the test pattern is given below.
Approx. 270 mm
When Film, Canvas, Textile, or Paper/Others are
selected: perform manual media adjustment
Visually check the printed adjustment pattern, and
then enter the adjustment value.
The approximate maximum length of the media
required to print the test pattern is given below.
Feed Adjustment Approx. 130 mm
When Textile is
selected, approximately
770 mm
Head Alignment
SC-S40600 Series
In one head mode for
SC-S80600 Series/
SC-S60600 Series
Approx. 50 mm
*1
In two head mode for
SC-S80600 Series/
SC-S60600 Series
Approx. 70 mm
*2
*1 In one head mode for 10 color mode in SC-S80600 Series
when MS installed, approximately 80 mm
*2 In two head mode for 10 color mode in SC-S80600 Series
when MS installed, approximately 120 mm
Registering media settings with
Epson Control Dashboard
Install Epson Control Dashboard from "Epson Setup
Navi" (http://epson.sn) or the software disc supplied
and start the software. You can register media settings
to your printer using media settings available on the
Web or media settings saved in the same model of
printer.
For more details, see the Epson Control Dashboard
online help.
The following explains the procedure for Easy Media
Setup.
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Easy Media Setup Procedure
Buttons that are used in the following settings
A
After confirming that the printer is ready, press
the Menu button.
The settings menu will be displayed.
B
Select Media Setup and press the Z button.
C
Use the d or u button to select Easy Media
Setup, and then press the Z button.
D
Use the d/u buttons to select the desired
media number, and press the Z button.
If a number with the saved settings is selected,
the existing settings are overwritten.
E
The setting name is registered.
Name the media setting bank. Using distinctive
names makes it easier to select banks for use.
Use the d/u buttons to display letters and
symbols. When the desired character is
displayed, press the r button to select the next
entry position.
Mistakes can be erased by pressing the l
button to delete the previous character and
move the cursor back one spot.
F
After entering the name, press the Z button.
G
Use the d/u buttons to select the media type
that matches the loaded media, and then press
the Z button.
When Adhesive Vinyl or Banner is selected, go
to step 8.
When you select anything except for Adhesive
Vinyl and Banner, printing starts for the media
adjustment pattern. Go to step 9.
H
Use the d/u buttons to select Auto/Manual for
Media Adjust, and then press the Z button.
When executing Auto: An adjustment pattern
is printed. When auto adjustment is complete,
Easy Media Setup is complete and you are
returned to the status display screen.
When executing Manual: An adjustment
pattern is printed. When printing is complete,
the adjustment value entry screen is displayed.
Continue to the next procedure.
I
Check the printed adjustment pattern.
When anything except for Textile is selected
Two groups of adjustment patterns, A and B,
are printed. Select the pattern with the least
amount of overlapping or gaps for each group.
Select "0.0" in the cases shown below.
If there are patterns where the overlapping or
gaps are the same, enter the middle value in
step 10. Enter "-0.05%" in the cases shown below.
If all of the adjustment patterns contain
overlapping or gaps, select the pattern with the
least overlaps or gaps.
In this situation, follow the steps below to
complete Easy Media Setup, and then perform
500mm Pattern for media feed adjustment.
U “Feed Adjustment” on page 48
When Textile is selected:
A 500 mm pattern is printed.
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Measure using a scale of up to 0.5 mm.
J
The screen for entering check results for the
adjustment pattern is displayed.
When anything except Textile is selected
Press the d/u buttons and set the value printed
under the pattern selected in group A from step
9, and then press the Z button.
Set B in the same way.
When printing restarts for the adjustment
pattern and printing is complete, the
adjustment value entry screen is displayed.
When Textile is selected
Set the value measured in step 9, and then press
the Z button.
When printing restarts for the adjustment
pattern and printing is complete, the
adjustment value entry screen is displayed.
K
Check the printed adjustment pattern.
Model/Status Adjustment Pattern
SC-S40600 Series
In one head mode for
SC-S80600 Series/
SC-S60600 Series
Two blocks for A
and B
*1
In two head mode for
SC-S80600 Series/
SC-S60600 Series
Six blocks for A to
F
*2
*1 In one head mode for 10 color mode in SC-S80600
Series when MS installed, four blocks for A to D.
*2 In two head mode for 10 color mode in SC-S80600
Series when MS installed, 12 blocks for A to L.
Select the finest lined pattern (all lines overlap)
for both. Select "-1" in the cases shown below.
L
The screen for entering values is displayed.
Using the u/d buttons, change the value to the
value recorded in Step 11, and then press the
Z button.
M
When multiple check patterns have been
printed, select the number per check pattern,
and then press the Z button.
Using the u/d buttons, change the value to the
value recorded in Step 11, and then press the
Z button.
When you enter the final setting, the status display
screen is displayed.
Performing Customize Settings after registration
After registration, when performing Media Type or
Advanced Settings in Customize Settings, you need
to perform Media Adjust again.
U “Media Adjust” on page 47
Media Adjust
This menu is used if the following conditions occur
after performing media adjustment.
Even after Auto Media Adjust is performed,
banding or graininess is found in the print results
Select Manual, and then perform Media Adjust -
Standard and Head Alignment.
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When changing Advanced Settings after saving
media settings
Media Adjust (Auto)
This option is displayed when selecting Adhesive
Vinyl or Banner in Media Type.
Perform feed adjustment and head alignment while
printing a pattern just like auto adjust in Easy Media
Setup.
The approximate maximum length of the media
required to print the test pattern is given below.
Approx. 270 mm
A
Check that the printer is ready, and load the
media according to the actual usage conditions.
When using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit,
attach the media to the roll core.
U “Loading media” on page 26
U “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on
page 32
B
Press the Menu button.
The settings menu will be displayed.
C
Select Media Setup - Customize Settings -
Media Adjust - Auto.
D
When you press Z, auto adjust starts, and an
adjustment pattern is printed.
Wait until adjustment is complete.
Media Adjust (Manual)
During manual adjustment, you can perform Feed
Adjustment and Head Alignment separately.
Feed Adjustment
This menu is used when banding (horizontal banding,
tint unevenness, or stripes) is detected in printing
results.
You can select Standard or 500mm Pattern to make
adjustments.
Standard
Usually, this is selected.
This option is not displayed when selecting Textile in
Media Type.
500mm Pattern
This is useful for making accurate print adjustments
when printing on uneven media such as canvas or
media that bleeds-through easily, such as cloth.
The approximate maximum length of the media
required to print the test pattern is given below.
When performing Standard: Approximately 130 mm
When performing 500mm Pattern: Approximately
770 mm
Setting procedure
A
Check that the printer is ready, and load the
media according to the actual usage conditions.
When using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit,
attach the media to the roll core.
U “Loading media” on page 26
U “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on
page 32
B
Press the Menu button.
The settings menu will be displayed.
C
Select Media Setup - Customize Settings -
Media Adjust - Manual - Feed Adjustment.
D
Use the d/u buttons to select Standard or 500
mm.
E
Press the Z button to print the adjustment
pattern.
Wait until printing is complete.
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F
Check the printed adjustment pattern.
When Standard is selected
Two groups of adjustment patterns, A and B,
are printed. Select the pattern with the least
amount of overlapping or gaps for each group.
Select "0.0" in the cases shown below.
If there are patterns where the overlapping or
gaps are the same, enter the middle value in
step 7. Enter "-0.05%" in the cases shown below.
If all of the adjustment patterns contain
overlapping or gaps, select the pattern with the
least overlaps or gaps.
In this situation, follow the steps below to
complete media feed adjustment, and then
perform 500mm Pattern for media feed
adjustment.
When 500mm Pattern is selected
Measure using a scale of up to 0.5 mm.
G
The screen for entering confirmation results for
the adjustment pattern is displayed.
When Standard is selected
Set the values printed under the patterns
selected in A and B, and then press the Z
button.
When 500mm Pattern is selected
Set the value established in step 6, and then
press the Z button.
When settings are complete, the status display
screen is displayed.
Head Alignment
Depending on the model or setting status being used,
the maximum length of the media required to print
the test pattern differs as shown below.
Model/Status Length of Media
Used
SC-S40600 Series
In one head mode for
SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600
Series
Approx. 50 mm
*1
In two head mode for
SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600
Series
Approx. 70 mm
*2
*1 In one head mode for 10 color mode in SC-S80600 Series
when MS installed, approximately 80 mm
*2 In two head mode for 10 color mode in SC-S80600 Series
when MS installed, approximately 120 mm
Setting procedure
A
Check that the printer is ready, and load the
media according to the actual usage conditions.
When using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit,
attach the media to the roll core.
U “Loading media” on page 26
U “Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on
page 32
B
Press the Menu button.
The settings menu will be displayed.
C
Select Media Setup - Customize Settings -
Media Adjust - Manual - Head Alignment.
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D
Press the Z button to print the adjustment
pattern.
Wait until printing is complete.
E
Check the printed adjustment pattern.
Model/Status Adjustment Pattern
SC-S40600 Series
In one head mode for
SC-S80600 Series/
SC-S60600 Series
Two blocks for A
and B
*1
In two head mode for
SC-S80600 Series/
SC-S60600 Series
Six blocks for A to
F
*2
*1 In one head mode for 10 color mode in SC-S80600
Series when MS installed, four blocks for A to D.
*2 In two head mode for 10 color mode in SC-S80600
Series when MS installed, 12 blocks for A to L.
Select the finest lined pattern (all lines overlap)
for both. Select "-1" in the cases shown below.
F
The screen for entering values is displayed.
Using the u/d buttons, enter the pattern
number recorded in Step 5 and press the Z
button.
G
When multiple check patterns have been
printed, select the number per check pattern,
and then press the Z button.
The media setup menu will be displayed when you
enter the pattern number for the last color.
Changing settings during
printing
Changing the Heater
Temperature and Drying
Settings
Buttons that are used in the following settings
A
Press the [ ] button during printing.
The Heating & Drying menu is displayed.
B
Use the d/u buttons to select the desired item
and press the Z button.
C
Choose a value.
Heater Temperature
(1)
Use the r/l buttons to select a heater. From
left, the items are pre-heater, platen heater,
and after heater.
(2)
After selecting the desired heater, use the d/
u buttons to choose the temperature.
Additional Dryer
Use the d/u buttons to select items.
D
When you press the Z button, the settings for
the currently selected media are updated, and
the Heating & Drying menu is displayed.
E
When you press the y button, the menu is
closed and the status display screen is displayed.
Note:
The time needed for the heaters to reach the
specified temperatures varies with the ambient
temperature.
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Correcting Banding
When you want to correct banding during printing,
perform Feed Adjustment.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
A
Press the M button during printing.
The current adjustment value is displayed.
B
Use the d/u buttons to change the current value.
If the feed amount is too small, black bands
(dark stripes) will appear; adjust the feed
amount upwards.
If, in contrast, the feed amount is too large,
white bands (pale stripes) will appear; adjust
the feed amount downwards.
C
Check the printing result. If you are not
satisfied with the results, use the d/u buttons
to change the value.
This updates the setting value of Feed
Adjustment in the currently selected media
settings.
D
Press the Z button to display the status
display screen.
Note:
If the setting is changed, the icon is displayed on
the control panel screen as shown below. To clear
this icon, carry out the following operations.
Restart Feed Adjustment.
Execute Restore Settings.
Ready
When you have finished the target print, we
recommend performing Media Adjust from the setup
menu.
U “Media Adjust” on page 47
Checking Details for the
Remaining Amount of Ink and
Wiper Units
When you want to check details for the following
while printing, display the amounts remaining.
Remaining ink level
Space available in the Waste Ink Bottle
Remaining wiper units
Buttons that are used in the following settings
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Printable area
The gray area in the illustration below shows the printable area. The arrow indicates the feed direction.
The left and right edges of media recognized by the printer varies as shown below according to the Media
Size Check settings.
Media Size Check ON : The printer automatically detects the left and right edges of the loaded media.
When media edge plates are attached, within 5 mm of the left and right edges of the
media is recognized as the media edge.
The edges of the media are not detected correctly if the media edge plates are not
attached correctly.
U “Loading media” on page 26
Media Size Check OFF : 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. Regardless of the width of the loaded
media, the left edge of the media is determined to be 1,626 mm (64 inches) from the
standard position for the right edge.
*When Media Size Check is set to OFF, this is 1,626 mm (64 inches) regardless of the width of the loaded media.
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A to D indicates the margins on all four sides. See the following for more details.
Margin Position Explanation Available
Setting Range
A Rear
*1
This can be set in RIP. To maintain media feeding accuracy, if the settings are
less than 5 mm or more than 17 mm, the settings are switched to 5 mm and
17 mm respectively.
5 to 17 mm
B Leading edge
*1
This can be set in RIP. Differs by the length the media was pulled when the
media is loaded. For continuous printing, although the margins set in RIP are
added, to maintain media feeding accuracy, if the setting is less than 5 mm
the setting is switched to 5 mm.
5 mm or more
CLeft edge
*2, *3
The value selected for Side Margin(Left) in the printer's setup menu. The
default setting is 5 mm.
3 to 25 mm
DRight edge
*2, *3
The total of the values selected for Print Start Position and Side Margin(Right)
in the printer's setup menu. The default setting for Print Start Position is 0
mm and Side Margin(Right) is 5 mm.
3 to 825 mm
*1 The set margin and the actual print results may differ depending on the RIP being used. Contact the RIP
manufacturer for more information.
*2 This may be available in the RIP depending on the RIP software being used. Contact the RIP manufacturer
for more information.
*3 Note the following points when setting margins.
Leave margins of 10 mm or more when using media edge plates. Narrower margins could result in printer printing
over the plates.
If the total of the print data width and set left and right margins exceeds the printable area, a portion of the data will
not be printed.
Note:
If the following points are not observed when Media Size Check is OFF, printing may occur outside the left and right
edges of the media. Ink used outside the edges of the media will stain the inside of the printer.
Ensure that the print data width does not exceed the loaded media width.
When media is loaded to the left of the right side reference position, align the Print Start Position setting with the
position where the media set.
U “The Printer Setup Menu” on page 98
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Maintenance
When to Perform Various Maintenance Operations
Cleaning Locations and Cleaning Timing
If you continue to use the printer without cleaning, it could cause clogged nozzles or ink drops to occur.
* Right print head only in SC-S40600 Series.
When to perform Component to be cleaned
When starting work every day A Platen heater and media edge plates
U “Daily Cleaning” on page 59
At least once a month B Around the Print Head
C Caps
D Flushing pad (when dirty)
U “Performing Regular Cleaning” on page 60
You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.
SC-S40600 Series Video Manual
SC-S60600 Series Video Manual
SC-S80600 Series Video Manual
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c
Important:
The printer contains precision instruments. If any lint or dust adheres to the nozzles on the print head, print
quality will decline.
Perform regular cleaning more frequently depending on the environment and media being used.
Locations of Consumables and Replacement Timing
When to perform Component to be replaced
When a prepare and replacement
message is displayed on the control
panel screen
A Air filters
B Flushing pad
C Wiper unit
U “Replacing Maintenance Parts” on page 70
EWaste Ink Bottle
U “Disposing of Waste Ink” on page 68
If an ink low warning is displayed on the
control panel display, we recommend
replacing the ink cartridge(s) as soon as
possible.
F Ink cartridge
U “Replacement procedure” on page 67
When the plates are deformed or
damaged.
D media edge plates
U “Replacing the media edge plates” on page 73
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What You’ll Need
Ready the following items before beginning cleaning
and replacement.
When the supplied parts have been completely used,
purchase new consumables.
Prepare genuine parts when replacing ink cartridges
or performing maintenance.
U “Options and Consumable Products” on
page 113
If your gloves have worn out, prepare commercially
available nitrile gloves.
Protective eyeglasses (available in the market)
Protects your eyes from ink and ink cleaner.
Mask (available in the market)
Protects your nose and mouth from ink and ink cleaner.
Maintenance Kit (supplied with the printer)
For general cleaning.
The following items are in the kit.
A Gloves (x12)
B Cleaning sticks (x20)
C Clean-room wipers (x100)
D Tweezers (x1)
ink cleaner (supplied with the printer)
Use when wiping ink stains.
Usage methodU “Using ink cleaner” on page 61
A metal tray (supplied with the printer)
Use when putting cleaning utensils, removed
consumables, or ink cleaner moved in the container
supplied with the printer.
c
Important:
If the used cleaning stick, etc. are directly put on
the printer, it may cause a deformation from the
characteristics of the ink cleaner.
Soft cloth (commercially available)
Use when cleaning inside the printer. We recommend
an item that is not likely to generate lint or static
electricity.
Grease kit (supplied with the printer)
Use when applying grease to the carriage rod.
The following items are in the kit.
A Gloves (x16)
B Grease tool (x1)
C Cleaning sticks (x8)
D Pad A (x16)
E Pad B (x16)
E Grease (x2)
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Precautions regarding
maintenance
Note the following points when cleaning and
replacing parts.
Caution:
Store ink cartridges, Cleaning Cartridge, ink
cleaner, grease, and waste ink in a location
out of reach of children.
During maintenance, wear protective
clothing, including protective eyewear, gloves,
and a mask.
If ink, waste ink, ink cleaner, or grease
contact your skin or enter your eyes or
mouth, take the following actions:
If fluid adheres to your skin, immediately
wash it off using large volumes of soapy
water. Consult a physician if the skin
appears irritated or is discolored.
If fluid enters your eyes, rinse
immediately with water. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in
bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation. If
problems persist, consult with a physician.
If fluid enters your mouth, consult a
physician immediately.
If fluid is swallowed, do not force the
person to vomit, and consult with a
physician immediately. If the person is
forced to vomit, fluid may get caught in
the trachea which can be dangerous.
After replacing the Waste Ink Bottle or using
the ink cleaner, wash your hands and gargle
thoroughly.
Remove the media from the printer before
proceeding.
Never touch the belts, circuit boards, or any parts
that do not require cleaning. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in malfunction or
reduced print quality.
Use only the supplied cleaning sticks or sticks
contained in a maintenance kit. Other types of
sticks that produce lint will damage the print head.
Always use fresh cleaning sticks. Re-using sticks
can make stains even harder to remove.
Do not touch the tips of the cleaning sticks. Oil
from your hands could damage the print head.
Do not use water or alcohol to clean around the
print head or the caps and so on. Ink congeals
when mixed with water or alcohol.
Touch a metallic object before starting work to
discharge any static electricity.
Daily Cleaning
When lint, dust, or ink adheres to the platen heater or
the media edge plates, it could cause clogged nozzles
or ink drops to occur.
To maintain optimum printing quality, we
recommend cleaning before starting work every day.
Caution:
The heaters and media edge plate may be hot;
observe all necessary precautions. Failure to
observe the necessary precautions could result
in burns.
Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers
when opening or closing the front cover.
Failure to observe this precaution could result
in injury.
c
Important:
When cleaning inside the printer, do not use ink
cleaner. Failure to observe this precaution could
result in damaged parts.
A
Make sure the printer is turned off and the
screen has turned off, and then unplug the
power cable from the outlet.
Disconnect both of the power cables.
If the additional print drying system is
installed, make sure you unplug the power
cable for the additional print drying system as
well.
B
Leave the printer for a minute.
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C
Open the front cover.
D
Soak a soft cloth in water, wring it out
thoroughly, and then wipe off any ink, lint, or
dust that has adhered to the platen heater.
Carefully remove lint and dust stuck in the
groove of the platen.
E
Soak a soft cloth in water, wring it out
thoroughly, and then wipe off any lint, or dust
that has adhered to the media edge plates.
c
Important:
When media with glue has been used, wipe
away glue using a diluted neutral detergent.
If you continue printing while glue is stuck to
the rear, it may rub against the print head.
When using media with glue and when ink
adheres
Remove the media edge plates from the printer,
and clean the front and back of the plates.
When stains are removed, be sure to attach the
plates to their original positions.
Removing and attaching the media edge plates
U “Replacing the media edge plates” on
page 73
Performing Regular
Cleaning
Clean the parts in the following order.
Moving the Print Head
Cleaning Around the Print Head
Cleaning Around the Caps
c
Important:
The following message is displayed on the control
panel display if cleaning has not been performed
for one month. When the message is displayed,
perform regular cleaning as soon as possible.
Press # and perform Head Maintenance.
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D
Wipe off any adhered ink, lint, and dust from
the parts that are indicated by
below.
Right print head only in SC-S40600 Series.
E
Wipe off any adhered ink, lint, and dust from
the parts that are indicated by
below.
F
Close the left maintenance cover.
Cleaning Around the Caps
Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:
U “Precautions regarding maintenance” on page 59
Cleaning Caps
A
Open the right maintenance cover.
B
Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner.
U “Using ink cleaner” on page 61
C
Hold the cleaning stick flat and wipe the edges
of all the caps.
The SC-S80600 Series/SC-S60600 Series has
two blocks for the caps. Clean all of the caps.
c
Important:
Do not push strongly against the edges or the
surrounding area of the cap, or touch the
inner side of the cap with a cleaning stick or
tweezers. The part maybe deformed, and it
may no longer be possible to perform capping
correctly.
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D
Hold the cleaning stick in a perpendicular
orientation, and wipe the outer areas of all the
caps.
Points to note when cleaning caps
Check the following points when cleaning the
caps.
Has ink adhered to the guide section in front
of and behind the cap?
Has a film of ink adhered to the guide section?
Is there any lint attached to the inside of the
cap?
Is there any lint attached to the flushing pad?
If they do not require cleaning, the procedure is
complete.
U “Finishing Cleaning” on page 66
If they require cleaning, see the following
sections and perform the necessary cleaning.
When ink adheres to the guide section
A
Dampen the cleaning stick with ink cleaner.
U “Using ink cleaner” on page 61
B
Apply ink cleaner to the guide section, and
then wipe it down.
If no other parts need to be cleaned, proceed to the
following section.
U “Finishing Cleaning” on page 66
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When a film of ink adheres to the
guide section
If a film-like layer of adhered ink cannot be removed
completely using a cleaning stick, remove it using
tweezers.
If no other parts need to be cleaned, proceed to the
following section.
U “Finishing Cleaning” on page 66
When there is lint or dust in the cap
Remove using the tip of the cleaning stick or tweezers.
If no other parts need to be cleaned, proceed to the
following section.
U “Finishing Cleaning” on page 66
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Shaking method
A
Make sure the printer is on, and then remove
the ink cartridge.
When replacing a cartridge, remove the new
one from the bag.
B
Hold the cartridge horizontally and shake it in
both directions about 5 cm approx. 15 times in
5 seconds.
In the case of OR, WH, or MS, shake it well
approx. 50 times in 15 seconds during
replacement only.
Replacement procedure
If an ink low warning is displayed, replace as soon as
possible. If one of the installed ink cartridges is
expended, printing cannot be performed.
c
Important:
When the message
Ink Cartridge Expended
appears with use of WH/MS ink, replace the
cartridge with a new one immediately.
If the printer is left with the ink remaining alert
displayed, a print head or other part may be
damaged.
If an ink cartridge is expended while printing, you can
continue printing after replacing the ink cartridge.
However, when replacing ink during a print job, you
may see a difference in color depending on the drying
conditions.
The following procedure explains how to replace ink
cartridges and Cleaning Cartridge.
c
Important:
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink
cartridges. 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.
Information about non-genuine ink levels may
not be displayed, and use of non-genuine ink is
recorded for possible use in service support.
A
Make sure the printer is on.
B
Lift the lock lever for the cartridge you intend
to replace.
C
Insert a finger into the depression on the top of
the cartridge and pull the cartridge straight
toward you.
c
Important:
Removed ink cartridges may have ink
around the ink supply port, so be careful not
to get any ink on the surrounding area when
removing the cartridges.
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Waste Ink Counter
The printer uses the waste ink counter to track waste
ink and displays a message when the counter reaches
the warning level. If you follow the message
instructions (Replace waste ink bottle and press
.) and replace the Waste Ink Bottle with a new
one, the counter is cleared automatically.
If you need to replace the waste ink bottle before the
message is displayed, select Replace Ink Bottle from
the setup menu.
Maintenance menu U “The Maintenance Menu” on
page 100
c
Important:
If you replace the Waste Ink Bottle before being
prompted by a message, always clear the waste
ink counter. Otherwise, the replacement interval
for the Waste Ink Bottle will no longer be notified
correctly from the next message.
Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle
Follow the procedure below to replace the parts.
Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:
U “Precautions regarding maintenance” on page 59
A
Remove the Waste Ink Bottle from the Waste
Ink Bottle holder.
B
Insert the waste ink tube into the mouth of the
new Waste Ink Bottle and place the Waste Ink
Bottle in the holder.
Tightly seal the lid on the used Waste Ink Bottle.
c
Important:
You will need the lid for the Waste Ink Bottle
when disposing of waste ink. Keep the lid in a
safe place; do not throw it out.
C
Press the Z button.
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D
Check again to confirm that a fresh Waste Ink
Bottle is correctly placed and then press the
Zbutton to reset the waste ink counter.
c
Important:
Be sure to confirm that the waste ink tube is
inserted in the mouth of the waste ink bottle.
Ink will spill onto the surrounding area if the
tube is not inserted in the bottle.
Leave the waste ink in the Waste Ink Bottle for
disposal; do not transfer it to another container.
Disposing of used waste ink and Waste Ink Bottle U
“Disposal” on page 75
Replacing Maintenance
Parts
Preparing and Replacement
Timing
When "Maintenance parts are nearing end of life."
is displayed
Prepare a new Maintenance Parts Kit as soon as
possible.
When you want to replace the parts at this stage due
to night operations and so on, select Replace Parts
from the setup menu, and then replace the parts. If
you perform the replacement without selecting
Replace Parts, the maintenance parts counter will not
operate correctly.
Maintenance menu U “The Maintenance Menu” on
page 100
c
Important:
Maintenance Counter
The printer tracks amounts consumed using the
maintenance counter and displays a message
when the counter reaches the warning level.
If you replace parts when the message "
Replace
Parts" is displayed, the counter is cleared
automatically.
If you need to replace the parts before the message
is displayed, select Replace Parts from the setup
menu.
Maintenance menu U “The Maintenance
Menu” on page 100
When " Replace Parts" is displayed
Replace all parts supplied with the Maintenance Parts
Kit. Printing cannot be performed if the parts are not
replaced.
Make sure you use the Maintenance Parts Kit for this
printer.
U “Options and Consumable Products” on
page 113
The Maintenance Parts Kit contains the following
parts. Make sure you replace all of the maintenance
parts at the same time.
Wiper unit (x1)
Flushing pad (x1)
Air filters (x2)
Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:
U “Precautions regarding maintenance” on page 59
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Replacing Maintenance Parts
A
When the message is displayed, press the Z
button.
B
After the print head moves to the left end of the
printer, open the right maintenance cover.
C
Place your fingers in the groove on the back of
the wiper unit, and tilt it forward a little.
D
Grip the sides, and pull it straight up to lift it out.
E
To avoid soiling your surroundings with ink,
wrap the used wiper unit in the packaging
supplied with the new wiper unit.
F
Insert the new wiper unit.
Place on the attachment point and press down
until you hear a click.
G
After replacing the wiper unit, press the Z
button.
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Help for Users in North America
Epson provides the technical support services listed
below.
Internet Support
Visit Epson’s support website at http://epson.com/
support and select your product for solutions to
common problems. You can download drivers and
documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice,
or e-mail Epson with your questions.
Speak to a Support Representative
Dial: (562) 276-1300 (U.S.), or (905) 709-9475
(Canada), 6 am to 6 pm, Pacific Time, Monday
through Friday. Days and hours of support are subject
to change without notice. Toll or long distance
charges may apply.
Before you call Epson for support, please have the
following information ready:
Product name
Product serial number
Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and
date of purchase
Computer configuration
Description of the problem
Note:
For help using any other software on your system, see
the documentation for that software for technical
support information.
Purchase Supplies and Accessories
You can purchase genuine Epson ink cartridges,
ribbon cartridges, paper, 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).
Help for Users in Europe
Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for
information on how to contact Epson support.
Help for Users in Taiwan
Contacts for information, support, and services are:
World Wide Web (http://
www.epson.com.tw)
Information on product specifications, drivers for
download, and products enquiry are available.
Epson HelpDesk
(Phone: +0800212873)
Our HelpDesk team can help you with the following
over the phone:
Sales enquiries and product information
Product usage questions or problems
Enquiries on repair service and warranty
Repair service center:
Telephone
number
Fax
number
Address
02-23416969 02-23417070 No.20, Beiping E. Rd.,
Zhongzheng Dist.,
Taipei City 100, Taiwan
02-27491234 02-27495955 1F., No.16, Sec. 5,
Nanjing E. Rd.,
Songshan Dist., Taipei
City 105, Taiwan
02-32340688 02-32340699 No.1, Ln. 359, Sec. 2,
Zhongshan Rd.,
Zhonghe City, Taipei
County 235, Taiwan
039-605007 039-600969 No.342-1, Guangrong
Rd., Luodong
Township, Yilan
County 265, Taiwan
038-312966 038-312977 No.87, Guolian 2nd Rd.,
Hualien City, Hualien
County 970, Taiwan
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