Epson 7600 manual

1 JetPlate 7600 Setup Guide JetPlate Systems LLC 34 Franklin ST Nashua, NH 03064 (603) 882-5919 (877) 747-2372 All Trademarks used in this document are the properties of their respective owners. Rev. 1.3 4/6/2004[...]

2 Contents CONTENTSCHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Space Requirements for JetPlate & Proofer --------------------------------------------------------- 4 UV Light restrictions -------[...]

3 CHAPTER 5: JETPROOF (OPTIONAL) --------------------------------------------------------------- 23 CHAPTER 6: JETPLATE 7600 TROUBLESHOOTING FAQS ---------------------------------- 24 JetPlate Faqs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 How do I check the alignment of the prin t head on [...]

4 Chapter 1: Overview This manual covers the assembly and initial adjustments of the JetPlate 7600 and JetProof 7600. • Space requirements for Jetp late & Proofer (optional) • UV Light restrictions • Setup JetPlate 1. Assembling the JetPlate 2. Nozzle Check and Align m ent 3. Installing PrintPlate 4. Platen and Cover Installation 5. Flush[...]

5 UV Light restrictions • The printing plates used with the Je tPlate System are UV-sensitive. Therefore, a yellow or low tungsten light environment is required for the JetPlate. All Trademarks used in this document are the properties of their respective owners. Rev. 1.3 4/6/2004[...]

6 4 Chapter 2: Setting up the JetPlate 7600 Unpacking and Assembling the Optional Stand The JetPlate is shipped in two boxes: the JetPlate box and the Platen box. If you ordered the optional stand, you will have a third box. Skip this step if you did not order the optional stand. 1. Unpack the optional stand if ordered, and ma ke sure you have all [...]

7 3. Assemble the other leg and base in the same way. 4. Attach the bottom support bar as shown. Fasten the bar with one collar U) and one bolt (I) at each end. 5. Attach the top support bar as shown. Use a Phillips screwdriver to fasten the four small screws (K). 6. Make sure each part of t he stand is tightened securely. Unpacking the Printer 1. [...]

8 6. Remove the cardboard panel s from around the printer. 7. Take out the foam suppor ts from under the printer. 8. Remove any packing tape. Check these areas: • front cover • ink compartment cover (in front on the left) • maintenance tank (on the right side near the bottom) 9. Open the front cover. T hen unscrew the bolt and remove the brac[...]

9 2. Using two people, hold the pr inter at the indicated locati ons. Then set it on the stand as shown. 3. Fasten the printer to the st and with wing screws Q and washers (M). Attaching the Paper Basket This section is for t he Optional Proofer ONLY! 1. Attach the metal rods as shown. The free ends of the rods should point outward. 2. Snap the bas[...]

10 3. Rotate the front bar once as show n, so the fabric folds around the bar. 4. Snap the connectors onto the front metal rods. 5. Check underneath the pr inter for packing tape. 6. Raise the stabilizer knobs and unlock the cast ers. Then move the printer to the place of use. (The casters are m eant for moving the printer fo r only a short distanc[...]

11 Installing the Ink Cartridges Make sure you've removed the shipping bracket before insta lling ink cartridges. Make sure the first ink cartridges you insta ll are the correct type fo r your printer: EPSON UltraChrome" ink or EPSON Photographic Dye' " ink. The chips on the cartridges are programmed to initialize the printer as[...]

12 6. Install the ink cartridges in the printe r. Hold each cartridge with the arrow mark pointing toward the printer. Insert it unt il the corresponding Ink Out light turns off on the control panel. Photographic Dye ink users: insert the black ink cartridges in the first two slots on the left. UltraChrome ink users: if you're in stalling the [...]

13 3. Make sure the printer is turned on. Pre ss the Paper Source butt on until the Roll Auto Cut light comes on. 4. Move the paper lever back to the released position. 5. Feed the paper into the slot. 6. Pull the paper down so it extends all the way through the slot. 7. Turn the roll back to remove any slack. Then align the bottom edge of the pape[...]

14 9. Press the Pause button (or wait for 5 seconds). The paper feeds into printing position automatically and READ Y appears on the control panel. Installing the Jet Plate Rip 8.0.4 Now is the time to install the JetPlate Rip 8.0.4. Follow the instructions in the J etPlate Rip Manual (this must be done before connecting the printers to the compute[...]

15 3. Connect the flat end of the USB cable to your computer's USB port or a first tier USB hub port. Connecting to the Paralle l Port (Windows Only) To use the printer's built-in parallel interfac e, you need a shielded, bidirectional, parallel cable. Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer: 1. Make sure both the p[...]

16 If dots are missing from the pattern, as shown below, clean the print head as described in the next section. Cleaning the Print Head from the Control Panel 1. Make sure all of the 7 Ink Out lights on t he printer's control panel are off. If an Ink Out light is flashing or on, you need to replace the corresponding ink cartridge. 2. Press the[...]

17 When performing the BI-D adjustment s, always do them in this order: UNI-D ALL, then BI-D BLACK, and then BI-D ALL. Do not repeat the BI-D BLAC K (K1) adjustment afterward . 1. Make sure the printer is turned on, t hen load roll paper that is at least 24 inches wide. For best results, use EPSON Doublewe ight Matte paper (this is the type of pape[...]

18 4. Use the or button to select the num ber of the straightest line. Note that 5 is always the default selection. 5. Press Enter to accept your sele ction and go to the next group of lines. 6. Repeat this process to examine each of the other color groups in row # 1: C, M, Lc, Lm, and Y. In each case, select the number of the straightest line, the[...]

19 patterns to make your adjustments, instead of the ones printed toward the left or right. 2. Look at the display screen on the printer. It shows #1 K1. Do not change the adjustment value for K1. Press Enter and continue wit h the following steps. 3. The printer is now prompting you to choos e the best block in the group labeled K2 in row #1 . 4. [...]

20 Chapter 3: Platen and Cover Installation • The JetPlate 7600 is now ready for the Platen. 1. Remove the roll of paper from the JetPlate 7600. 2. Open the roll cover. 3. Remove the 2 screws securing the black (left) spindle support and remove the support (1 upper (rear) and 1 lower (front)). 4. Remove the 3 screws from the white (right) spindle[...]

21 Chapter 4: Flushing and Charging Now it is time to charge the JetPlate with Plate Marker. Draining The JetPlate 1. Turn off your JetPlate 7600. 2. Raise the ink locking lever. 3. Re m ov e ALL the ink cartridges. 4 . I n s e r t d r a i n i n g cartridges into all seven channels. E a c h c a r t r i dge is keyed to a specific ink channel. Lower [...]

22 5. Perform an initial fill as described above. This proced ure will take about 10 minutes. 6. The printer will begin to char ge the system with the maintenance fluid. This procedure will take about 10 minutes. 7. Remove the LK, C, M, LC , and LM cartridges and replace with blocki ng cartridges. 8. Perform two initial fills as described above, wi[...]

23 The JetPlate 7600 is now ready to make plates (see the JetPl ate Rip Manual for instructions). Chapter 5: JetProof (optional) The optional JetProof 7600 is shipped in one box (two if the optional stand is purchased too). 1. Follow the instructions above to assemble the optional stand. 2. Follow the steps above for attaching the basket. 3. Follow[...]

24 Chapter 6: JetPlate 7600 Troubleshooting Faqs JetPlate Faqs How do I check the alignm ent of the print head on the JetPlate 7600 and JetProof 7600? If banding appears on your prints, or vertical li nes are not straight, you need to align the print head. Although you can alig n the print head using the printe r software, it's best to do this[...]

25 Examining the UNI-D ALL Alignment Pattern. Follow these steps when the UNI-D ALL patterns finish printing: 1. Depending on the width of t he plate or paper loaded in the printer, more than one set of patterns may be printed. Locate the pattern s in the middle of your printout. In the steps that follow, refer to those patterns to make your adjust[...]

26 Examining the BI-D BLACK Alignment Pattern. Follow these steps when the BI-D BLACK patterns finish printing: 1. Depending on the width of the plate or paper loaded in the printer, more than one set of patterns may be printed. Locate the pattern s in the middle of your printout. In the steps that follow, refer to those patterns to make your adjus[...]

27 Follow the steps below when the BI-D ALL patterns finish printing. IMPORTANT: Do not enter an adjustment value for K1 when prompted, or your color adjustments won't be accurate. 1. Depending on the width of t he paper loaded in the printe r, more than one set of patterns may be printed. Locate the patterns in the middle of your printout. In[...]

28 6. Repeat this process to examine the remain ing blocks in row #1: C, M, Lc, Lm, and Y. In each case, select the number of the best block, then press Enter. 7. Repeat this process to examine the groups of blocks in rows #2 and #3. IMPORTANT: Do not enter an adjustment value for K1 when prompted, or your color adjustments won't be accurate. [...]

29 1. Press the Cleaning button and hold it for 3 seconds. The Pause light flashes as the printer cleans its print head. The cleani ng cycle takes about 60 seconds and does not use any plates or paper. 2. When the Pause light goes off, print the noz zle check again to confirm that the head is clean. You may need to run the cleaning 3-4 times to get[...]