Epson SC-T3200 manual

User's Guide CMP0015-00 EN[...]

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Contents Copyrights and Trademarks Introduction I m p o r t a n t S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s ................ . 6 When choosing a place for this produc t. . . . . . . . 6 W h e n s e t t i n g u p t h i s p r o d u c t ............. .. 6 W h e n u s i n g t h i s p r o d u c t ....... ........... . 6 W h e n h a n d l i n g t h e i n k c a[...]

Operations for Image Files that were Scanned o r R e c e i v e d ............................ 7 8 Making Enlarged Copies with a A3 or A4 Scanner ............... ............ ........... 8 0 C o n n e c t i n g t h e S c a n n e r .................. 8 0 M a k i n g E n l a r g e d C o p i e s .................. 8 1 P l a c i n g D o c u m e n t s i [...]

L a r g e C o p y / L a r g e S c a n m e n u ............. 1 6 2 Maintenance A d j u s t i n g t h e P r i n t H e a d ................... 1 6 5 C h e c k i n g f o r c l o g g e d n o z z l e s ......... ..... 1 6 5 C l e a n i n g t h e p r i n t h e a d ................ .. 1 6 6 Minimizing Print Misalignments (Head A l i g n m e n t ) .........[...]

Introduction Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructio ns before using the printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. When choosing a place for this product ❏ Place this product on a fl at, stable surface that i s larger than this product . This product will not operate pr operly if i t i[...]

❏ Always turn the product off using the Po wer button on the control panel. When this button is pressed, the Power light flashes brief l y t h e n g o e s o f f . D o n o t unplug the power c ord or turn off the produ ct until the Power light stops flashing. When handling the ink cartridges ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and[...]

❏ Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XP Professional. ❏ Windows Server 2012 refers to Windows Server 2012 Essentials Edition, Server 2012 standard Edition. ❏ Windows Server 2008 refers to Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition and Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition. ❏ Windows Ser[...]

Printer Parts Front The illustration shows the SC-T7200 Series. The operation is th e same even when the shape of the paper basket or other items are different. A Printer cover Open this cover when cleaning the printer or clearing jam s. B Poster board support Raise this support so that you can plac e the media on it when printing on poster board. [...]

C Maintena nce box covers Open these covers when replacing the Maintenance Box. Some models have o nly the right cover. U “Replacing Maintenanc e Boxes” on page 171 D Paper basket/Large-capacity pap er basket Output from the printer collects in this bask et, keeping the media cl ean and free of creases. The optional Stand (24) for the SC-T3200 [...]

O Status li ght The color indicates the network transmissio n speed. Off : 10Base-T Red : 100Base-T Green : 1000Base-T P Control panel U “Control panel” on page 14 Q Alert lamp This lamp lights or flas hes when an error occurs. Lights or flashes : An error occurred. How the lamp lights or flashes varies with the type of er ror. The control pane[...]

Back The illustration shows the SC-T7200D Series. A Option slot Slot to connect the optional hard disk un it or Adobe PostScript 3 Expansion Unit. B Roll 2 unit connector (SC-T7200D Ser ies/SC-T5200D Series only) Connect the connection cable of the Roll 2 unit. Normally the cable is connected when using the printer. C Rear cover (SC-T7200D Ser ies/[...]

Roll 2 unit (SC-T7200D Series/ SC-T5200D Series) The illustration shows the SC-T7200D Series. A Paper sl ot Insertion slot to feed roll paper. U “Loading Roll 2(S C-T7200D Series/SC-T5200D Series only)” on page 31 B Drawer handles When you load or remov e roll paper, hold these handles and pull out or push in th e Roll 2 unit . U “Loading Rol[...]

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 cleaning the print head or performing other operati ons in the course of being shut down. Off : The power is off. C ([...]

Displays the Maintenance menu, which is used for nozzle checks and head cleaning. U “Adjusting the Print He ad” on page 165 L W button (pause/cancel button) ❏ The printer enters pause status if this is pressed while printing. To release the pause status, pre ss the W button again, or select Pause Cancel on the screen and then press the Z butt[...]

c Important: A flashing , icon indicates that an optional hard disk unit or Adobe PostScript 3 Expansion Unit is transmitting data to the printer. Do not disconnect the power cord or turn the printer off whil e the icon is flashing. Failure to observe th is precaution could corrupt the data on the hard disk unit or Adobe PostScript 3 Expansion U ni[...]

- : The M aintenance Tab Displays Maintenance Box status in the i nfo display area. When you press the Menu butto n, the Main- tenance menu appears. U “The Maintenance Menu” on page 145 The Info Display Area As shown in the following illustrations, the icon changes based on the statu s of the Main- tenance Box. Normal Warning or error 1 1 Statu[...]

Features The main features of this printer are described below. Realizing High Productivity High-speed printing The speeds of the print head and paper feed have been increased for faster printing. The printer is equipped with a high-s peed rotary cutter for quick cutting, significantly increasing p roductivity. Paper basket holds consecutive sheets[...]

Pigmented inks are used for all colors for unsurpassed water resistance, allowing print resul ts to be safely carried out-of-doors. *1 The printer driver offers a line drawing mode, making it easier to optimize printing for line drawing and, through unsurpassed reproduc tion of line drawing and fine lines in the form of connected lines, diagonals, [...]

Notes on Usage and Storage Installation space Make sure that you secure the following space, clear of any other objects, so th at paper ejection and consumable replacement are not obstructed. See the “Specifications Table ” for the external dimensions of the printer. U “Specifications Table” on p age 211 * When printing on poster board, ens[...]

Notes when using the printer Note the follow ing points when using this printer to avoid breakdowns, malfunct ions , and print quality decline. ❏ When using the printer, observe the operating temperature and humidity range described in the "Specifications Table". U “Specifications Table” on page 211 Even when the conditions above ar[...]

❏ To ensure good results, use all the ink in the cartridge within a year of installation. ❏ Ink cartridges that have been stored at low temperatures for an ex tended pe riod should be allowed to return to room temperature ove r a period of four hours. ❏ Do not touch the IC chips on the tops of the ink cartridges. You may not be able to print [...]

❏ If you put the print outs in an album before they are completely dry, they may be blurred. ❏ Do not use a drye r to dry th e print outs. ❏ Avoid direct sunlight. ❏ Prevent color distortion while displaying or storing the print outs by following the instructions in the paper's documentation. Note: Typically, print outs and phot os fad[...]

Introducing the Supplied Software Contents of the Software Disc The supplied Software Disc contains the fo llowing software. Install as required. More in format ion be fou nd in the Network Guide (pdf) or via online help for the application in question. For Windows Software Name Summary Epson Driver and Utilities The fo llowing soft ware is install[...]

Software Name Summary Epson Network Utilities Select this option during instal lation if the printer and computer are connected via a n e t w o r k . I n s t a l l i n g t h i s u t i l i t y a l l o w s a w i z a r d t o b e u s e d t o s i m p l i f y t h e p r o c e s s o f s e t t i n g the addresses needed for network co nnections. EpsonNet Co[...]

Summary of the Printer Driver The main functions of the pr inter driver are described below. ❏ Converts print data receiv ed from applications into printable data and sends it to the printer. ❏ S e t t i n g s s u c h a s d o c u m e n t size and print quality can be adjusted from the settings dialogs. Windows You can save these sett ings and e[...]

Basic Operations Loading and Removing the Roll Paper Load roll paper after attach ing the supplied roll paper adapters. c Important: Insert the paper just before printing. The roller may leave an impression on paper that is left in the print er. Note: ❏ The paper that can be used in the printer is detailed in the follow ing section. U “Supporte[...]

C Move the size switch levers of the two supplied roll paper adapters in accordance wi th the roll-core size of the roll paper to be loaded. D Raise the adapter lock lever to releas e the lock on each of the two roll pape r adapters. E Attach an adapter to each end of the roll. Press the adapters in until they are fully inserted in the roll, with n[...]

A Open the roll paper cover. B Confirm that the adapte r holder lock le ver is raised. C Slide the roll paper right unti l it contacts the adapter guide. Ne xt, following the adapter guide, slide the roll slowly inside. D Press the ( button on the control panel. Confirm that Roll Paper or Ro ll 1 is highlighted in the di splay and pr ess the Z butt[...]

F Lower the roll paper lock lever, and then press the Z button. When the Auto Loading is set to Off on the SC-T7200 Series/SC-T5200 Series/SC-T3200 Series or SC-T7200D Series/SC-T5200D Series, you can cut the edge of the roll paper with the built-in cutter by pressing the Z button, and then pressing the ) button within 5 seconds. G Close the rol l [...]

Loading Roll 2 (SC-T7200D Series/SC-T5200D Series only) Buttons that are used in the following settings A Lower the paper basket to the horizontal position. U “Adjusting the Position” on page 49 B Press the ( button on the control panel. Use the d / u buttons to select Roll 2 and press the Z button. C Hold the drawe r handles of Ro ll 2 unit, a[...]

F Make sure that the roll pa per is free of slack and the end is not folded, and then insert it into th e paper slot. If roll paper is being inserted, paper is loaded automatically, and a beep tone sounds. G Lower the roll lock lever. H Set the Roll 2 unit, and then pres s Z button. I Check the media type. If a barcode giving information on the pap[...]

c Important: The commercia lly available medi a types, such as those shown below, may not be cut cleanly by the built-in cutter. Furthermor e, cutting the following media types may damage or reduce the lifetime of the built-in cutter. ❏ Fine art paper ❏ Canvas ❏ Vinyl ❏ Matte poster board ❏ Adhesive paper ❏ Banner media Cut these media [...]

A Press the ) button. Viewing the interior of the printer without opening th e printer cover, press the d button to align the cut loc ation with the mark on the right side of the printer's interior. Note: The minimum length of paper that can be cut with the built-in cutter is fixed at 60 to 127 mm and cannot be changed. If the cutting position[...]

D Open the roll paper cover. Note: When removi ng the roll pape r, you can use the optional roll paper belt to prevent the roll paper from unwindin g. E Raise the r oll lock leve r. F Holding the paper by the roll adapter s, move the roll to the roll rest. G Lift the adapter lock le vers to release the roll paper adapters. H Remove the roll paper a[...]

Buttons that are used in the following settings A Confirm that the printer is ready and press the ( button. The Load/Remove Paper menu wil l be displayed. B Press the d / u buttons to highlight Remove Paper and press the Z button. If roll paper is also loaded on Roll 1, select Roll 2 , and then press the Z button. If On is selected for Roll Paper R[...]

I Lift the adapter lock le vers to release the roll paper adapters. J Remove the roll paper adapters. After rewinding the roll paper carefully, stor e it in the original package. Loading and Removing Cut Sheets The procedure for loading and positioning cut sheets varies with the thickness of th e paper. 0.08 to 0.8 mm U “Loading Cut Sheets” on [...]

Buttons that are used in the following settings A Turn on the printer by pressing the P button. Note: ❏ Closing the paper basket makes the work easier. SC-T7200 Series/SC- T5200 Series/SC-T3200 Series U “Storing and Openin g” on page 46 SC-T7200D Series/SC-T5 200D Series U “Storing” on page 49 ❏ Leaving the poster board supports raised [...]

Note: To remove paper that was loaded but not used, press the ( button and select Remove Paper . Buttons that are used in the following settings A Confirm that Paper Eject is displayed in the control panel. Keeping a hand on the cut sheets to prevent them falling from the printer, press the Z button. B The paper will be fully ejected from the print[...]

Note: The paper that can be used in the printer is detailed in the following section. U “Supported Media” on page 196 Buttons that are used in the following settings A Turn on the printer by pressing the P button. Note: Closing the paper basket makes the work easier. SC-T7200 Series/SC- T5200 Series/SC-T3200 Series U “Storing and Openin g” [...]

E Insert the board, using the edge to kee p the supports pressed down. F Open the printer cover. G I n s e r t t h e b o a r d , c h e c k i n g t o b e s u r e t h a t i t p a s s e s under the rollers. H Close the printer cover. I Position the trailing and right edges of the bo ard as shown by the loading indicators. Center the right edge over th[...]

J After positioning the media, press the Z button. The paper will be fed into the printer. K Check the media type. The display shows the ty pe of paper currently selected with the printer. To print with the displayed sett ings, use the d / u buttons to select Keep Settings Above , and press the Z button. To change the settings, selec t Change Setti[...]

Viewing and Changing Media Settings After the paper is loaded, th e control panel screen shows the media type currently selected with the printer. Note: If On is selected for Roll Paper Remaining and roll paper with a barcode for roll data is loaded, the printer w ill read the barcode and adjust settings automatically. Follow the steps below to ch [...]

❏ Printing Availabili ty The printer predicts whether the current job can be printed on the amount of paper remaining and displays the results, preventing waste caused the paper running out part way through a print job. This allows you to choose whether to print on the existing roll or replace the paper, preventing was te. The SC-T7200 Series/SC-[...]

Cut Shee ts Cut sheets are automatically ejected to the rear, where they can be removed by hand. Poster Board Poster board is partial ly ejected to the front. Supporting the board with o ne hand to prevent it falling, press the Z button and pull out the board. If the next job will not use poster board, lower all the poster board supports. Leaving t[...]

Adjusting the Position U “Adjusting the Position” on page 47 Paper size and position during continual collection Paper Size Position A1 Portrait (594 × 841 mm) Standard position (lower stack guide) US D Portrait (22×34 in) A0 Portrait (841 × 1189 mm) * Standard positio n (raise stack guide) US E Portrait (34×44 in) * A2 Portrait (420 × 594[...]

c Important: The paper basket will not function correctly when opened to the position shown below at right. Stop when the paper basket is in the position shown below at left. Adjusting the Position Adjust the position to match th e size of the paper to be collected. Note: The paper basket may with some documents or in some environments fail to hold[...]

Guide positioned for other sizes of paper Horizontal position A Use the top stack guide sw itch lever to raise the top stack guide. B Lift the guide up, and then lower it lightly. Note: If the standard position is erroneously set inste ad of the horizontal position, lift the guide up, and then lower it while pushing li ghtly. SC-T7200 Series/SC-T52[...]

Using the Large-Capacity Paper Basket (SC-T7200D Series/SC-T5200D Series) The large-capacity pa per bask et collects paper from the printer, preventing it falling to the floor and becoming creased or dirty. If a single sheet is to be collected, any size or type of paper can be collected after printin g. The following chart shows the maximum paper l[...]

Large-capacity position Pull the basket toward you slightly, and then lower it . Lower the basket to the positi on in which it is fixed by the upper protrusions of the left and right frames. Horizontal position Pull the basket toward you slightly, and then lower it . Next, pus h it in strai ght. To change the basket from the horizontal position to [...]

Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit (SC-T7200 Series Only) The optional auto take-up reel unit automatically takes up paper as it is printed. I t improves efficiency for banners or large jobs involving continuous printing on roll paper. The auto take-up reel unit for this printer can take up paper in either of the directions shown below. Some types of[...]

Backward : The roll is taken up with the printable side in. Forward : The roll is taken up with the printable side out. Off : The auto take-up reel unit does not take up paper. C Manual swi tch Selects the manual take-up direction. The setting selected with the Manual switch takes effect when the Auto switch is in the Off position. Backward : The r[...]

E Tape the end to the roll core. Place tape (available from third-party suppliers) at the center and then at the left and right ends. F Keep the d button in the control panel pressed until you have fed enough paper for about three wraps around the roll core. G Keep the Manual switch pressed to Forward to wrap the paper three times around the core. [...]

Buttons that are used in the following settings A Set the auto take-up reel unit Auto switc h to Off. Plug the power cord into an outlet and confirm that the power lamp lights. B Turn on the printer by pressing the P button. C Check that the roll paper is correctly loaded in the printer. D Press the ) button on the control panel. Keep the d button [...]

After wrapping the paper around the core, ensure that paper around the core is sufficiently loose. H Set the Auto switch to Backward. Removing Paper from the Auto Take-up Reel Unit This section describes how to remov e paper from the auto take-up reel unit. ! Caution: Removing paper from the auto take-up reel unit requires two workers, one on eac h[...]

C U n l o c k t h e m o v a b l e u n i t a n d r e m o v e i t f r o m t h e roll core. When removing the mova ble unit, support the r o l l c o r e w i t h o n e h a n d t o p r e v e n t i t f a l l i n g t o t h e floor. D Remove the roll cor e from the auto take-up reel unit. Basic Printing Methods (Windows) Printing is performed from the appl[...]

C After confirming that the printer is selected, clic k Printer properti es or Properties to display the Printer Settings tab. D Check the options selected for Media Settings . When using SC-T7200 Series/SC-T5200 Series/SC-T3200 Se ries On startup, the printer driver auto matically downloads information on th e media in the printer and displays it [...]

If the desired size is not available in the menu, click Custom Paper Size to add a cu stom paper size. U “Printing at Non-Standard Sizes” on page 87 F Select "fit to" and borderless printing options. To resize the document to fit it to th e width of the roll when using roll paper, simply select Fit to Roll Paper Width . To print witho[...]

J When settings are complete, click Print . The progress bar is displa yed, and printing starts. Screen while printing The following screen is displayed when you start printing, and the progress bar (the computer's processing status) is displaye d. On this screen you can check the remaining ink level, product numbers for the ink cartridges, an[...]

Basic Printing Methods (Mac OS X) A Turn on the printer, and load the paper. U “Attaching the Ro ll Paper Adapter” on page 27 U “Loading Cut Sheets” on page 37 U “Loading Poster Board” on page 39 B When you have created the data, from th e File menu of the application, click Print and so on. C The print screen is displayed. Mac OS X Lio[...]

XXXX (cut sheet): Prin t with margins on cut sheets. Print with top, right, and left margins of 3 mm and a bottom margin of 14 mm. When performing borderless or banner printing; see U “Borderless Printing” on page 96 , U “Enlargements and Horizontal and Vertical Banners” on page 83 E To view basic print settings, select Printer Settings fro[...]

G Check settings. The selected settings are refle cted in the area on the right; check that settings are correct . H When settings are complete, click Print . The printer icon is displayed in the Dock while printing. Click the printer icon to display the status. You can check the prog ress of the current print job and the printer status information[...]

Printable area This section describes t he printable areas for the prin ter. If the margin set in an application is larger than the following set ting values, sect ions beyond the specified margins are not printed. For example, if 15 mm is selected for the left and right margins in the printer menus and the document fills the page, the 15 mm at the[...]

Cut Sheets Printable Area When printing borderless on the left and right, the left and right margins are 0 mm. (Borderless printing i s not available with poster board.) The arrow in the illustration indicates the direct ion of the ejecte d paper. *1 SC-T7200 Series/SC-T7200D Series *2 SC-T5200 Series/SC-T5200D Series *3 SC-T3200 Series Turning Off[...]

The setting is Off . Power Off Time r settings can be adjuste d in the Setup menu . U “Setup menu” on page 146 About Power Managem ent You can adjust the time be fore Power Management is applied. Any increase will affect the printer’s energy efficiency. Please consid er the environment before making any change. Canceling Printing There are a [...]

Canceling from the computer (Mac OS X) A Click the printer icon in the Dock. B Select the job you want to cancel, and then clic k Delete . If the job has been sent to the printer, print data is not displayed on the above screen. Canceling on the printer Press the W button, select Job Cancel on the screen, and then press the Z button. The print job [...]

Saving to and Reprinting on the Optional Hard Disk Unit Function Summary When an opti onal hard disk unit or Adobe PostScript 3 Expansion Unit (hereinafter re ferred to as the hard disk ) is installed, print jobs can be viewed and managed as described below. c Important: An optional hard disk un it for the SC-T7000 Series/ SC-T5000 Series/SC-T3000 [...]

Note: ❏ Large copy and enlarged copy p rint jobs created with an optional MFP Scanner or a commercially available scanner connected to the printer cannot be saved to the hard disk. ❏ Jobs printed with the following appl ications are always saved to the hard disk. For information on other applications, see the software documentation or online he[...]

We take no respon sibility for any data loss, data corruption, or other problems due to any cause, even including those listed abo ve and within the warranty period. Be aware that we are also not responsible for the recovery of lost or corrupted data. Saving Print Jobs This section describes the print driver settings used to save print jobs. A When[...]

B Press the d / u buttons to highlight Stored Job and press the Z button. The print job tab info display area shows the names of stored print jobs. C Press the d / u buttons to highlight the desired job and press the Z button. Information on the selected job will be d isplayed. To exit without printing the job, press the W button after viewing job [...]

Copying and Scanning Large Copying and Large Scanning using the MFP Scanner (Option) Function Summary Main Functions If you connect the optional MFP Scanner, you can use the following functions. Large Copy If you connect the option al MFP Scanner to the SC-T7200 Series/SC-T5200 Series/SC-T7200D Series/ SC-T5200D Series, you can load documents up to[...]

Control panel Copy Center Scan To e-mail ✓✓ Receive e-mail ✓✓ Scan To Shared Folder ✓✓ Scan To HDD ✓✓ Operations for image files that were scanned or received by e-mail *2 Print *3 ✓✓ Send as an e-mail attachment ✓✓ Send to a folder ✓✓ Download fi le - ✓ Delete ✓✓ Add or edit e-mail des ti- nation addresses - ✓ A[...]

Address Settings To scan to e-mail or scan to a shared folder, you must configure the mail server and register the e-m ail destination address and shared folder address in advance. c Important: If you use the Scan to e-mail or Scan to Shared folder functions or manage in Cop yCenter without configuring the security settings, problems may occur, inc[...]

* When loading a thin document, we recommend placing it between clear hold ers or other simil ar objects. Documents that cannot be loaded Do not load the following documents. Failure to observe this precaution could cause paper jams or damage the scanner. ❏ Documents with creases or wrinkles ❏ Documents with bindings ❏ Documents with curls ?[...]

Paper Size Forward (a) Backward (b) A2 185mm 220mm A1 432mm 467mm 24 × 30 inch 353mm 388mm 30 × 40 inch 607mm 642mm Loading docume nts A Align the loading guide with the document loading position. To ensure that the document is not fed on an angle, we recommend inserting the long side of the document. B With the side of the document to b e read f[...]

D After the document has been loaded, remove the loading guide, and then make sure the left edge of the document and the guide line are aligned. If the document is copied or scanned with the loading guide still atta ched, the edge of the document may be damaged. c Important: If the document slants greatly from the guide line, the slanted and protru[...]

F On the Large copy screen, you can pres s the d / u buttons to select the number of copies. Press the Z button to start copying. To change the copy settings or enlargement ratio, press the Menu button t o display the Copy settings menu. When the MFP Scanner is connected to the SC-T7200D Series/SC-T5200D Series, you can specify wh ether to print to[...]

G Use the d / u buttons to select the save destination folder or address, and then press the Z button. H The details o f the main scan settings appear. When the Z button is pressed, scanning starts. To change the settings , press the Menu button to display the Scan Setting menu. Using the Scan Setting menu U “Menu Operations” on page 130 Settin[...]

❏ SC-T7200 Series/SC-T5200 Series/ SC-T3200 Series Loaded roll paper or cut sheet ❏ SC-T7200D Series/SC-T5200D Series Roll paper currently in use You can check whether the roll paper currently in use in is Roll 1 or Roll 2 by selecting the . tab. ❏ Send as an e-mail attachment ❏ Send to a shared folder on the network ❏ Delete a file Butto[...]

E When the operation has bee n completed, the screen returns to the file list screen. Press the y button to exit. Making Enlarged Copies with a A3 or A4 Scanner Connecting an Epson A3 or A4 scanner to the printer makes creating enlarged copi es a snap; no computer is required. Supported scanners are list ed on the Epson website. http://www.epson.co[...]

c Important: Connect the scanner directly to the printe r. Enlarged copies are only available when the scanner is connected directly to the printe r. Making Enlarged Copies Copy results are printed al ong the following loading paths depending on the mode l you are using. ❏ SC-T7200 Series/SC-T5200 Series/SC-T3200 Series Loaded roll paper or cut s[...]

❏ Be sure to insert the or iginal in landscape (wide) orientation. ❏ If there are document s both on the glass and in the ADF, the document in the AD F will be scanned. Remove documents from the ADF before placing a document on the glass. ❏ The ADF c an not be used w hen: ❏ A4/2->Banner(Auto) is selected f or Auto . ❏ B1 or A0 is selec[...]

More Ways to Print Enlargements and Horizontal and Vertical Banners The printer driver can enlarge or reduce documents for different paper sizes. Ther e are three setting methods. Befor e printing at non-st andard si zes, inc luding v ertical or horizontal banners and documents with equal sides, enter the desired paper size in the printer driver. U[...]

Fitting Documents to the Width of the Roll Paper Making Settings in Windows A Display the printe r driver's Printe r Settings tab and select a Paper Siz e that matches the document page size. U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on page 56 B In the Layout tab, select Reduce/Enlarge and click Fit to Roll Paper Width . C Choose whether to fit[...]

B Select Fit to Roll Paper Width and choose whether to fit the short or long edge of the document to the r oll paper width. C Check other settings, and then start printing. Choosing a Print Size Making Settings in Windows A Display the printe r driver's Printe r Settings tab and select a Paper Siz e that matches the document page size. U “Ba[...]

B Select Specify Size , choose a method for specifying the size, and select a size. Enter a value dire ctly or click the arrows to the right of the scale box to set the value. C Check other settings, and then start printing. Fitting Documents to the Output Size Making Settings in Windows A Display the printe r driver's Printe r Settings tab an[...]

B Select Fit to Output Size and choose a paper size that matches the paper in the printer. C Check other settings, and then start printing. Note: Output can also be fitted to the paper size by selecting Scale to fit paper size in the p rint dialog Paper Handling pane. Printing at Non-Standard Sizes Before printing at non-standa rd size s, including[...]

Making Settings in Windows A Display the printe r driver's Printe r Settings tab and click the Custom Paper Size . U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on page 56 c Important: Custom Paper Size is not available when Front - Poster Board is selected fo r Source . B Enter the desired size i n the User Defined Paper Size dialog and click Save [...]

C Enter the Width , Height for the Paper Siz e , enter the margins, and then click OK . The range of values available for page sizes and margins vary with the printer model and the values selected wit h the printer. U “Printable area” on page 63 Note: ❏ To edit a saved custom size, choose its name from the list on th e left. ❏ To copy a sav[...]

Note: The CAD / Line Drawing (Bla ck) , CAD / Line Drawing (Color) , and CAD / Line Drawing (Bi-Level) options are available for Sele ct Target when a paper type suited to printing CA D drawings is selected. B Check other settings, and then start printing. Mac OS X A Display the print dialog and select Printer Settings from the list. U “Basic Pri[...]

Switching Roll Paper Automatically before Printing (SC-T7200D Series/SC-T5200D Series Only) Explanations in this sect ion use a typical method to switch automatically to the appropriate roll paper for the print job. Switching to Roll 1/Roll 2 by Paper Type For example, when you use the following method often, if you use the se ttings described belo[...]

Making Settings for Mac OS X A Using the control panel of the printer, confirm Type Match is set in Setup menu > Printer Setup > Roll Paper Setup > Roll Switch Condition > Paper Type . The default Paper Type setting is Type Match . If the setting has not been change d, the setting is Type Match . U “Setup menu” on page 146 B On the [...]

Settings on Windows A Using the control panel of the printer, confirm Best Fit is set in Setup menu > Printer Setup > Roll Paper Setup > Roll Switch Condition > Paper Width . The default Paper Width setting is Best Fit . If the setting has not been ch anged, the sett ing is Best Fit . U “Setup menu” on page 146 B Open the Printer Se[...]

C Check that the Roll Switch is Auto . If the setting is not Au to , click it and select Auto . D Set Print Quality and other necessary settings, and then print. The printer prints to the roll paper of Roll 2 (A0 Width) If A3 or A2 is selected in Step 2, the printer prints to the roll paper of Roll 1 (A2 Width). Switching to the Roll with the Most [...]

D Set Paper Size , Print Quality , and oth er necessary settings, and then print. If the printer predicts that the roll pape r remaining is shorter than the print length during printing, it switches to the roll paper that is longer than th e print lengt h automatically and continues printi ng. Making Settings for Mac OS X A Use the control panel of[...]

Borderless Printing You can print your data wi thout margins on the paper. The types of borderless printing you c an choose vary as shown belo w depending on the media ty pe. Roll Paper: No margins for all edges, no margins for the left and right Cut Sheets: No margins fo r the left and right only (Borderl ess print ing is no t av ailable with post[...]

Supported paper widths SC-T7200 Series/ SC-T7200 D Series SC-T5200 Series/ SC-T5200 D Series SC-T3200 Series 16 inch ✓✓✓ US C/17 inch ✓✓✓ B2/515 mm ✓✓✓ A1/594mm ✓✓✓ 24 inch ✓✓✓ B1/728 mm ✓✓ - A0/841 mm ✓✓ - 36 inch ✓✓ - B0/1030 mm ✓ -- 44 inch ✓ -- Depending on the me dia type, th e print quali ty may d[...]

About Roll Paper Cutting When performing borderless printing on ro ll paper, you can sp ecify whether it is left and right borderless printing or all edges borderless printing, and how to cut the paper in the printer driver's Roll Paper Option . The cutting operation for each value is shown in the fol lowing chart. Printer driver settings Bord[...]

Setting Procedures for Printing Making Settings in Windows A Display the printe r driver's Printe r Settings tab and adjust the following settings. U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on page 56 B Select Borderless in the Size Settings ar ea. To fit output to the roll width, cho ose Fit to Roll Paper Width before selecting Borderless. C In[...]

D When roll paper is used, Auto Cut options are available in the Advanced tab Roll Paper Option area. U “About Roll Paper Cutting” on page 98 E Check other settings, and then start printing. Making Settings for Mac OS X A Open the Print screen and select th e paper size from the Paper Size option, and then select a borderless printing method. U[...]

Correct color and print The printer d river automati cally and internally corrects colors to matc h the color sp ace. You can select from the following color correction modes. ❏ EPSON Standard (sRGB) Optimizes the sRGB space and corrects the color. ❏ Business Graphics Performs color correction to sharpen your images based on the sRGB space. ❏[...]

Select Color Management and then Document . Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print . B In the printer driver's P rinter Settings tab, select Advanced Settings for P rint Quality and choose a color correction option. U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on page 56 Additional adjustments can be made [...]

Note: For information on suppo rted platforms, see the website for the application in question . Example of Adobe Photoshop CS5 Open the Print scr een. Select Color Management and then Document . Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print . B Display the Print screen. U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” o[...]

F Make the necessary settings. See the printer drive r help for more details on each item. G Check other settings, and then start printing. Multi-Page/Poster Printing You can print multiple pages on a single sheet or a single page across multiple sheets. The following three multi-page/poster printing methods are available. • Folded Double-Side (W[...]

• Poster (Windows only) A single page can be printed across multiple sheets. The sheets can then be joined together to form large posters (up to 16 times the original size). If Borderless Poster Print is selected, the sheets can be joined without trimming the edge s, but because the portions outsid e the edges of the paper will be lost, the joins[...]

B In the Print Layout dialog box, select the Number of pages per sheet and Page Order . If the Print page frames check box is selected, page frames are printed on each page. C Check other settings, and then start printing. Making Settings for Mac OS X A When the Pri nt screen is disp layed, sel ect Layout from the list, and then specify the number [...]

C Enable or disable borderless print ing. When borderless is sele cted: Select Borderless Poster Print . Note: ❏ If Borderless Poster Print is grayed out, the selected paper or the size does not sup port borderless printing. U “Supported Media Sizes for Borderl ess Printing” on page 96 U “Epson Speci al Media Tabl e” on page 196 ❏ If Si[...]

The following section describes how to join four printed pages together. A Ready the two t op sheets and trim the excess from the left sheet by cutting along the line joining the two join guides (the centers of the X marks). B Lay the upper left sheet on top of uppe r right sheet. Lineup the X marks as shown in the illustration below, and temporari[...]

C With the two sheets ove rlapping, trim the excess by cutting along the line joining the two cut guides (the lines to the left of the X marks). D Rejoin the two sheets. Use an adhesive tape to stick the backs of the sheets togeth er. E Repeat Steps 1 to 4 for the lo wer sheets. F Trim the bottom from the upper sheets by cutting along the line jo i[...]

H With the two sheets ove rlapping, trim the excess by cutting along the line joining the two cut guides (the lines above the X marks). I Join the upper and lower sheets together. Use an adhesive tape to stick the backs of the sheets togeth er. SC-T7200 Series/SC-T5200 Series/SC-T3200 Series/SC-T72 00D Series/SC-T5200D Series User's Guide More[...]

J After joining all the sheets, trim off the borders by cutting al ong the cut gu ides (outsid e the X marks). Printing Multiple Documents (the Layout Manager) (Windows Only) Documents created in different applications can be printed together in your choice of layout. The Layout Manager can be used to improve efficiency and conserve paper. Sample M[...]

Setting Procedures for Printing A Open the file you want to print in your application. B In the printer driver's P rinter Settings tab, select Layout Manager and in the Size Sett ings area select the Paper Size chosen for the document in the source application. U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on page 56 Note: The Paper Size is the size[...]

Saving A On the Layout Manager screen, click File menu and then Save As . B Enter the file name, s elect the location, and th en click Save . C Close the Layout Manager screen. Opening saved files A Right-click the Util ity shortcut icon on the Windows Taskbar ( ), and then click Layout Manager on the menu displayed. The Layout Manager screen is di[...]

Color Management Printing About Color Management Even when using the same image data, the original image and the displayed image may look different, and the printed results may look different to the image yo u see on the display. Th is occurs due to the difference in characteristics when input devices such as scanners and digital cameras capture co[...]

Setting profiles Settings for the inpu t profile, printer profile, and intent (matching method) vary betw een three types of color management printing since their color management engines are used differently. Th is is because color management usage differs between the engine s. Make settings in the printer driver or application as described in the[...]

C Set color management to off. For Windows In the Printer Settings tab, select Advanced Settings in the Print Quality area and choose Off (No Color Management) for Color Mode . For Mac OS X Choose Printer Settings from the list and select Advanced Settings for Mode . Select Off (No Color Management) for Color Mode . D Check other settings, and then[...]

Select Color Management and then Document . Select Printer Manages Colors as the Color Handling setting, and then click Print . When using applications without a color management function, start from Step 2. B In the printer driver's P rinter Settings tab, select Advanced Settings for Print Qualit y , then selec t ICM for Color Mode and click [...]

D Choose Printer Settings from the list and select Advanced Settings for Mode . Select Off (No Color Management) for Color Mode . E Check other settings, and then start printing. Color management printing by Driver ICM (Windows Only) The printer driver uses its own printer pr ofiles to perform color management. You can use the following two color c[...]

A In the printer driver's P rinter Settings tab, select Advanced Settings for Print Qualit y , then selec t ICM for Color Mode and click Settings . U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on page 56 B From ICM Mode in the ICM screen, select Driver ICM (Basic) or Driver ICM (Advanced) . If you select Driver ICM (Advanced) , you can specify the [...]

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Windows) Displaying the Settings Screen You can access the printer driver in the following ways: ❏ From Windows applications U “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on page 56 ❏ With the Start button With the Start button Follow the steps below when specifying common settings among applications or performi ng [...]

Displaying Help You can access the printer dr iver help in the following ways: ❏ Click Help ❏ Right-click on the item you want to check and display Click the Help Button to Display By displaying help , you can use the contents page or keyword search to read the help. Right-click on the item you want to check and display Right-click the it em, a[...]

Customizing the Printer Driver You can save the s ettings or change the display items as you prefer. Saving various settings as your Select Settings All printer driver settings can be saved to Se lect Setting . In addition, Select Se tting contains pre-defined settings recommended for a variety o f common situations. Recall Select Setting to increa[...]

C Adjust settings for the new custom media and click OK . D Click Custom Settin gs in the Advanced tab. E Enter any name in the Name box, and then cl ick Save . You can save up to 100 settings. You can choose a setting you have registered from the Media Type list box. Note: You can save the settings as a file by clicking Export . You can share the [...]

❏ To delete a group (folder), click Delete Group . ❏ Drag and drop unnecessary items to Not Display . Note: When Delete Group is performed, the group (folder) is deleted, ho wever the items in the delete d group (folder) remain. D Click Save . Overview of the Utility Tab The printer driver's Utility tab provides access to the following. No[...]

SC-T7200 Series/SC-T5200 Series/SC-T3200 Series SC-T7200D Series/SC-T5200D Series Monitoring Preferences You can select the error noti fications displayed on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 screen, or register a shor tcut for the Utility icon to the Taskbar. Note: If you select the Shortcut Icon on the Monitoring Preferences screen, the Utility shortcut[...]

Uninstalling the printer driver Follow the steps below to remove the printer driver and EPSON LFP Re mote Panel 2. c Important: ❏ You must log in with an Administrators group. ❏ In Windows 7/Windo ws Vista, if an Administrator password or confirmation is requested, enter the password and then continue with the operation. A Turn off the printer,[...]

Tips for Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) Displaying the Settings Screen The display meth od of the printer driver setting screen may differ depending on the application or the OS version. U “Basic Printing Methods(Mac OS X)” on page 60 Displaying Help Click in the printer driver setting screen to display Help. Using Epson Printer Utility 4 [...]

EPSON Status Monitor You can check the printer's s tatus, such as the remaining ink level and error messages, o n the computer's screen. When roll pap er is loaded on Roll 1 or Ro ll 2 of the SC-T7200D Series/SC-T5200D Series, you can also check which is selected an operational object (in use). SC-T7200 Series/SC-T5200 Series/SC-T3200 Ser[...]

Uninstalling the printer driver Before reinstalling or upgrading the printer driver or EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2, uninstall the affected software. Use the Uninstaller to unin stall the printer driver. Downloading the Uninst aller Download the Uninstaller from the Epson website. http://www.epson.com/ Using the Uninstaller Follow the instructions on t[...]

Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The steps for displaying the various menus are shown below. The example below shows the steps for accessing the Paper menu. *1 Available when the optional hard disk unit or Adobe PostScript 3 Ex pansion Unit has b een connected *2 Standard menu (when the hard disk unit or Adobe PostScript 3 Expan sion Un[...]

When the optional MFP Scanner is connected Start copying SC-T7200 Series/SC-T5200 Series/SC-T3200 Series/SC-T72 00D Series/SC-T5200D Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu 131[...]

Menu List The items and options available in the menu are describe d below. See the reference pages for more details on ea ch item. *1. SC-T7200D Series/SC-T5200D Series only *2. SC-T7200 Series/SC-T5200 Series/SC-T3200 Series only *3. When the optional hard disk unit or Adob e PostScript 3 Ex pansion Unit has been connected on ly *4. When the opti[...]

Menu item Description Custom Paper Setting XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX (name of custom paper type) Selec t Ref erenc e Paper Plain Paper Lists supported Epson media. Photo Pape r Matte Paper Others No Paper Selected No Paper Selected Platen Gap Narrow, Standard, Wide, Wider Detect Paper Thickness Press Z to s tart printin g. Paper Feed Adjust Pattern Pre[...]

Menu item Description Cutter Maintenance Adjust Cut Posit ion -3 to 3 mm Replace Cutter Press Z to start move. / Setup menu U “Setup menu” on page 146 Menu item Description Printer Setup Roll Paper Setup Auto Cut On, Off Cutting Mode Norm al, Silent Refresh Margin On, Off Page Line On, Off Roll Paper Margin Normal, Top15 mm/Bottom15mm, Top 35 m[...]

Menu item Description HP-GL/2 Settings Quality Spee d, Fine Output Size Auto, A Series, US-ANSI, US-ARCH, B Series, Photo Series, Others, User Defined Margin 3mm, 5mm Margin Options Standar d, Add Margins, Clip By Margins Rotate 0˚, 90˚, 180˚, 270˚ Mirror On, Off Select Palette Software, Defaul t, Palette A, Palette B Define Palette Palette A P[...]

Menu item Description Printer Status Firmware Version xxxxxxx,x.x x,xxxx Option Status Displays the options connected. Show Total Prints XXXXXX m 2 Print Status Sheet Press Z to start pr inting. Network S etup IP Address Setting Auto - Panel IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway IPv6 Setting Enable, Disable IPsec Setting Enable, Disable PSK Sett[...]

Menu item Description Administrator Menu Change Password Enter a password. Operational Control Network Setup Password Required, No Password Required Power Cleaning Manage HDD *3 Format Hard Disk Yes, No Printer Mode Auto, PostScript *4 , HP-GL/2 Date And T ime MM/DD/ YY HH:MM Time Zone Enter the time difference between GMT and the current time zone[...]

Menu item Description Copy Settings Roll Select Roll 1, Roll 2 Scaling Manual 25 to 400% Auto Color/Grayscale Color, Grayscale Document type Text/Line Drawing, Tracing Paper, Recycled Paper, Blueprint , Poster Width Auto, ISO A, US-ANSI, US-ARCH, JIS B, ISO B, cm, inch Quality Speed, Fine Density Level -3 to 3 Contrast Level -3 to 3 Background Leve[...]

Menu Descriptions Print Queues menu When the printer printed with out using th e printer driver included with the print er or the PS driver included with the optional Adobe PostScript 3 Expansio n Unit, the job names and estimated ti mes in the foll owing table may not be displayed corre ctly. *1. SC-T7200D Series/SC-T5200D Series only *2. SC-T7200[...]

Item Description Saved Job Queue *3 XXXXXXXXXXX ( name of stored print job) Stored Job Name User Length Pages Paper Type Copies Source Size Estimated Print Time Shows the status of the se lected stored job when it was last printed. After viewing the job, press the Z bu tton to enter the number of copies. Press the u / d buttons to choose the number[...]

Paper menu If you use the Custom Paper Setting to register print settings for comme rcial paper on the SC-T7200D Series/ SC-T5200D Series, observe the following precautions. If you are printing on both the Roll 1 and Roll 2, configur e them ind ividually, even when the paper is the same. If the Custom Paper Setting set by the conditions set in Roll[...]

Item Description Custom Paper Setting XXXXXXXXXXX (name of custom pape r type) Select Reference Paper Plain Paper You can select the me dia type that is the closest to the paper you are using. Photo Paper Matte Paper Others No Paper Selected Select this option if you do not wish to specify the paper type. Platen Gap Narrow Select the platen gap, wh[...]

Item Description Paper Feed Adjust Pattern Use this setting if you are unable to resolve banding issues (horizontal striped lines or uneven colors) in the standard print area (for cut sheets, the area excluding the 1 to 2 cm strip at the bottom of the paper) ev en after head c leaning or head alignment. Pattern selected Press the Z button to print [...]

Item Description Setting Name Enter a name of up to 22 charac ters for custom paper settings. Choose an easy-to-remember name for quick selection. Restore Settings Yes Restore the selected custom paper settings to default values. No Print Paper List Press the Z button to print a list of custom pa per setti ngs. Roll Paper Remaining On * Select whet[...]

The Maintenance Menu Item Descript ion Nozzle Check Press the Z button to print a nozzle chec k pattern. Inspect th e pat- tern visually and perform head cleani ng if you detect faint or missing colors. U “Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 165 Head Cleaning Inspect the printed patt ern and select the check boxes for patterns with faint or m[...]

Setup menu Select ing Administrator Menu displays a password prompt. No passwo rd is entered at shipment; press the Z butto n to proceed. If the administrato r password has been changed, en ter the administrator password. *1. SC-T7200D Series/SC-T5200D Series only *2. SC-T7200 Series/SC-T5200 Series/SC-T3200 Series only *3. When the optional hard d[...]

Item Descript ion Roll End Option Continue Select the action to pe rform for a roll after replacement: print the remaining data ( Continue ) / do not print ( Stop Printing ) / print again from the beginning ( Reprint ). Stop Printing * Reprint *3 Auto Loading *1 On * Normally , leave t he setting at On . If you experie nce problems wi th automat ic[...]

Item Descript ion Roll Switch Condition *1 Paper Type Type Ma tch * From the following options, select the condition under which to switch to anothe r roll fo r printi ng when the current roll has run out. ❏ Type Match : Switch to the other roll for printing only when the paper type specified in the job and the paper type of the other roll are th[...]

Advanced Settings Item Description Roll Paper Tension 1 to 5 (3 * ) This setting is used if one of the following settings are configured to Extra High : Paper me nu > Custom Paper Setting > Roll Pape r Tension or Printer driver's Paper Configuration > Roll Paper Tension . If wrinkles are formed on the paper during printing when the ab[...]

HP-GL/2 Settings Item Description Quality Speed Choose Print Quality in vi ew of image quality and print speed. Fine * Output Size Auto * The hard clip area of the PS command of the data becomes the base output size. The actual output size depends on the Margin Options setting. When the data does n ot contain a PS command, the smal lest rect angle [...]

Item Description Margin 3mm * Select the top, bottom, left , and right margin values. For a cut sheet, the bottom margin is 14 mm regardless of the settings. 5mm SC-T7200 Series/SC-T5200 Series/SC-T3200 Series/SC-T72 00D Series/SC-T5200D Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu 151[...]

Item Description Margin Options Stand ard * The position at which the margin is added depends on the Output Size setting, as shown belo w. ❏ When set to Auto Adds the value selected for Margin (area of in the following illustration) outside the hard clip ar ea of the PS command of the data (area of in the following illustration). ❏ When set to [...]

Item Description Add Margins The position at which the margin is added depends on the Output Size setting, as shown belo w. ❏ When set to Auto The result is the same as when Standard is sele cted. ❏ When set to a standard size or User Defined Adds the value selected for Margin (area of in the following illustration) outside th e size sele cted [...]

Item Description Clip By Margins Depending on the Output Size setting , adds the value sel ected for Margin (area of in the following illustration) inside the hard clip area o f t h e P S c o m m a n d o f t h e d a t a o r t h e s i z e s e l e c t e d f o r Output Size (area of in the following illustration). When there is a print object in the m[...]

Item Description Mirror On Select w hethe r to flip horizo ntally (m irror) using th e center of the O utput Size width as th e basis line and then pr int ( On ) or print without flipping horizontally ( Off ). If an angle is specified for Rotate , the rotated result is flipped horizontally. Off * Select Palette Softwa re * From the following select[...]

Item Description Reset HP-GL/2 Settings Yes If Yes is selected, the HP-GL/2 Settings are restored to default values. No Restore Settings Description Yes If Yes is selected, the Printer Setup is restored to default values. No Option Setup *4 PS3 Expansio n Unit Item Description Version The supported PostScript ver sion and the latest version for pro[...]

Item Description CMYK Simulation SWOP v2/US Web Uncoa ted v2/US Sheetfed Coated v2/US Sheetfed Uncoatedv2/Coated GRACoL 2006/SWOP Grade 3 Paper/SWOP Grade 5 Paper/ Coated FOGRA27/Web Coated FOGRA28/Uncoated FOGRA29/ Coated FOGRA39/Euroscale Coated v2 * /Euroscale Uncoated v2 /JapanWebCoated (Ad)/ JapanColor2001Coated/Japa nColor2001Uncoated/Japan- [...]

Printer Status Item Description Firmware Version xxxxxxx,x.x x,xxxx You can see the firmware version. When an optional auto ta ke-up reel unit is connected, its firmware version is displayed below the firmware version of the printer. Furthermore, when an optional Adobe PostScript 3 Expansion Unit is connected, its two control versions are displayed[...]

Power Settings Item Description Sleep Mode 5 to 210 minutes (15 * ) The printer will enter sleep mode if no errors have occurr ed, no print jobs have been received, and no actions are performed on the control panel for an extended period of time. This setting selects the amount of time unti l the printer enters sleep mode. U “Turning Off the Powe[...]

Item Description Power Cleaning Inspect the printed pattern and select th e check boxes for patterns with faint or missing areas. To select all nozzl es, place a check in the box on the left. Manage HDD *3 Format Hard Disk Yes If Yes is sel ected, an optional hard disk unit or Adobe PostScript 3 Expansion Unit that is connected to the printer is fo[...]

Enlarged Copy menu The Enlarged Copy menu is displayed only when a A3 or A4 scanner is connected. Supported scanners are listed on the Epson website. http://www.epson.com * Default setting Item Description Color/Grayscale Color * Choose whether to copy in col or or in black and white. Grayscale Auto A3->Auto,B4->Auto,A4->Au- to,B5->Auto[...]

Large Copy / Large Scan menu This menu is displayed only when the optional MFP Scanner is conne cted. U “Large Copying and Large Scanning usin g the MFP Scanner (Option) ” on page 71 *1. SC-T7200D Series/SC-T5200D Series only *2. SC-T7200 Series/SC-T5200 Series *3. Displayed when the optional hard disk un it or PS3 Expansion Unit has been conn [...]

Item Descript ion Contrast Level -3 to 3 (0 * ) Set the contrast. Negative values (-) are weaker, and positive values (+) are stro nger. Background Level -3 to 3 (0 * ) Set the adjustment value for the background. Configure this setting when you are copying documents with colors or documents that are thin, or when removing unwanted backgrounds. Neg[...]

Item Descript ion Density Level -3 to 3 (0 * ) Choose the density for scanning. Negativ e values (-) are lighter, and positive values (+) is darker. Contrast Level -3 to 3 (0 * ) Set the contrast. Negative values (-) are weaker, and positive values (+) are stro nger. Background Level -3 to 3 (0 * ) Set the adjustment value for the background. Confi[...]

Maintenance Adjusting the Print Head You need to adjus t the print head if white lines appear in your print outs or if you notice the print quality has declined. You can perform the following printer maintenance functions for maintaining the print head in good condition to ensure the best print quality. Carry out appropriate maintenance depending o[...]

From the printer Buttons that are used in the following settings A Make sure that the roll paper or a cut sheet of A4 size or larger is loaded in the printer. Make sure you set the paper source and media type correctly according to the paper you use. B Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press the " button. The Maintenance menu will be[...]

U “Using Epson Printer Utility 4” on page 127 A Click Head Cleaning from the Utility tab in the printer driver's Properties (or Printing preferences ) screen. B Click Start . Head cleaning starts and it takes about one to ten minutes. C Click Print Nozzle Check Pattern . Confirm the nozzle check pattern. If any segments are missing in the [...]

registers the optimum adjustment value to the printer. Auto head alignment takes about 30 minutes to complete. In manual adjustment, you need to check the pattern and enter the optimum adjustment value for alignment. Manual alig nment can be used with cut sheets or other paper th at does no t support auto alignment or if auto alignment does not fix[...]

B Click Print Hea d Alignment from the Utility tab in the printer driver's Properties (or Printing preferences ) screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head. The sensor reads the adju stment pattern while it is printing, and automatically register s the optimum adjustment value to the printer. From the printer Buttons tha[...]

Replacing Consumables Replacing Ink Cartridges If one of the installed ink cartridges is expended, printing cannot be performed. If an ink low warning is displayed, we recommend replacing the ink cartridge(s) as soon as possible. If an ink cartridge runs out while printing, you can continue printing after replacing the ink cartridge. However, when [...]

E Holding the cartridge with the label out , slide it all the way into the slot. Match the color of the cart ridge to the color of the label on the printer. Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to re place other ink cartrid ges. c Important: Install all ink cartridges into each slot. You cannot print if any of the slots are empty. F Close the cartridge cover . c Im[...]

C Place the used Maintenance Box in the clear bag included with your new Maintenance Box, and make sure that the zipper is closed tight. D Install the new Maintenance Box. c Important: Do not touch the IC chip on the Maintenance Box. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. E Close the maintenance box cover. Replacing the Cutter Replace [...]

G Install the new cutter. Insert the cutter so that th e pin on the printer matches up with the hole on the cutt er. Use a cross-head screwdriver to tighten do wn the screw to hold t he cutter in place. c Important: Screw up the cutter firmly, otherwise the cut position may be slight ly shifted or skewed. H After replacing th e cutter, press the Z [...]

Cleaning the Printer To keep your pr inter i n optimu m operat ing con dition, clean it regularly (about once a month). Cleaning the outside A Remove any paper from the printer. B Make sure the printer is turned off and th e screen has turned off, and then unplug the power cable from the outlet. C Use a soft, clean cloth to carefully remove any dus[...]

C Open the printer cover and use a soft, clean cloth to carefully clean away any dust or dirt inside the printer. Thoroughly clean area (a), shown in blue in the illustration below. To avoid spreading the dirt, wipe from the inside to the outside. If there is a serious dirt problem , clean it using a soft, c lean cloth dampened with a mild detergen[...]

Cleaning the MFP Scanner (option) If the glass surface or roller s of the scanner are covered in dust or stained, unwanted stripes and lines may appear in the copy results and scanned images. After cleaning, if you feel th at t he proble m is still not resolved, p erform calibrat ion. U “Calibration” on page 192 A Turn off the printer and make [...]

Problem Solver What to do When a Message is Displayed If the printer displays one of the mess ages shown below, refer to the solutio n listed and t ake the necessary steps . Messages What to do Ink Ca rtridg e Error Ink cartridge cannot be recognized. Insert again or replac e ink cartridge. ❏ Remove and reinsert the ink cartridge. If the message [...]

Messages What to do Take-Up Error Is anything obstructing the take-up reel sensor system? After checking the take-up reel unit sensor and removing any obstructio ns, press the Z button. If there is loose paper around the take-up reel unit roll cor e, set the Auto switch to Off and keep the Manual pressed in the tak e-up direction to remove the slac[...]

Messages What to do Held Jobs Limit Held job queue full. The number of held jobs has reached 200. Press the Z button and select Resume All Jobs . U “Function Summary” on p age 67 Paper Size Error Loaded paper is not supporte d size. The loaded paper width is not supported. Press the Z button and remove the paper. Paper for use in the printer mu[...]

Messages What to do Paper Width Error Cannot switch to specified roll paper beca use paper width is different. Continue to p rint with pa per currently loaded? The Source setting of the printer driver and the w idth of the roll paper loaded on the printer are different. If the Z button is pressed, the printer pri nts to the roll paper currently in [...]

When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs Error messages What to do Maintenance Request Replace Part Now/Soon XXXXXXXX A part used in the printer is nearing the end of its service life. Contact your dealer or Epson Support and tell the m the maintenance request code. You cannot clear the maintenance re quest un til the part is replaced. A service[...]

Troubleshooting You cannot print (because the printer does not work) The printer does not turn on. o Is the power cable plu gged into the electrical outlet or the printer? Make sure the power cable is securely plugged into the printer. o Is there a problem with the power outlet? Make sure your outlet works by conne cting the power cable for an othe[...]

o Is the USB hub recognized correctly? Make sure the USB hub is recognized correctly on the computer. If the computer correctly detects the USB hub, disconnect all USB hubs from the computer and connect the printer directly to the comput er USB port. Ask the USB hub ma nufacturer about USB hub operation. You cannot print under the network environme[...]

The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints The print head moves, but nothing prints. o Confirm the printer operation. Print a nozzle check pattern. Because a nozzle check pattern c an be print ed withou t connecti ng to a computer, you can check the operations and print status for the printer. U “Checking for clogged nozzles” on[...]

o Have you compared the printing result with the image on the display monitor? Since monitors and printers produce colors differently, printed colors wi ll not al ways ma tch on-screen colors perfectly. o Did you open the pr inter cover while printing? If the printer cover is opened while printing, the p rint head stops suddenly causing unevenness [...]

o Is the paper crea sed o r folded ? Do not use old paper or paper with fol ds in it. Always use new pa per. o Is the paper wavy or slack? Cut sheets become wavy or slack due to chan ges in temperature or humidity which may result in the printer being unable to recogniz e the paper size correctly. Flatten the paper before loading it in the printer,[...]

o Is the Color Density setting correct? Lower the densit y of the ink in the Paper Configuration dialog box from the printer driver. The printer may be firi ng too much ink for so me paper. See the printer driver help for more details on the Paper Configuration dialog box. o Are you printing on tracing paper? If too much ink is used when printing i[...]

o Is the paper too thick or too thin? Check that the pape r specifications are compatible with this printer. For in formation about the media types and appropriate settings for printin g on paper from other manufacturers or when using RIP software, see the documentation supplied with the paper, or contact the dealer of the paper or the manufacturer[...]

F Remove the cut paper. When using SC-T7200 Series/SC-T5200 Series/SC-T3200 Se ries When roll paper loaded on Roll 1 is jammed on the SC-T7200D Se ries/SC-T5200D Serie s Remove the jammed paper vi a the paper feed slo t or the eject slot. When roll paper loaded on Roll 2 is jammed on the SC-T7200D Se ries/SC-T5200D Serie s (1) Pull out the Roll 2 u[...]

! Caution: If you opened the printer c over in operation, do not touch the area a s indicated by the warnin g labels. High temperatures may cause burns. A Turn off the printer. B Turn the printer on. After a pause, the message Open printer cover then tear off and remove jammed portion. will appear in the display. C Open the printer cover and move t[...]

Head cleaning starts when the printer is turned on. o When turned on after an extended period of disuse, the printer may automatica lly perform head cleaning to ensure print quality. Head cleaning will end after about 10 to 15 minutes. Trouble when the optional MFP Scanner is connected The Large Copy/Large Scan tab does not appear on the control pa[...]

Scanned image files cannot be printed o Was scanning performed at a resolution at which direct pr int is available? If a resolution at whic h direct print is not av ailable was chosen for a scanned image fi le, the file cannot be printed. Image files that cannot be directly printed ca n be printed using th e following procedure. (1) Start CopyCente[...]

D After the calibrat ion sheet has been l oaded, remove the loading guide. E At Large copy/Large scan screen, use the d / u buttons to select Scanner Maintenance and press the Z button. F Use the d / u buttons to select Cali bration and press the Z button. G If the Z button is pressed, calibration starts. c Important: Do not turn off the prin ter d[...]

Appendix Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumable products are avai lable for use with your printer. (As of January, 2014) For the latest information, see the Epson Web site. Ink cartridges SC-T7200D/SC-T7270D /SC-T7200/SC-T72 70/SC-T5200D/ SC-T5270D/SC-T5200/SC-T 5270/SC-T3200/SC-T3270 Explanat ion Color Capacity 700 ml[...]

Product Part number Explanation Roll Paper Belt C12C890121 This holder keeps roll pape r from unrolling after it is remove d from the printer. U “Removing Roll paper or Roll 1” on pa ge 34 Hard Disk Unit C12C848031 Use U “Sav ing to and Reprinting on the Optional Ha rd Disk Unit” on page 67 Auto Take-up Reel Unit C12C815321 Cannot be connec[...]

Supported Media We recommend yo u use the following Epso n special media for high-quality printing results. Note: For information about the media types and appropriate settings for printing on paper other than Epson special med ia or when using raster image processing (RIP) software, see the documentation supp lied with the pape r, or contact the d[...]

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250) Paper thickness: 0.27 mm Roll core size: 3 inches ICC profile: EPSON SCT3000_5000_7000_Serie s Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 250.icc Size Borderless Head Alignment Take-up Enlarg ed Large Copy / Large Scan F B 406mm/16" ✓✓ ✓ ✓ ✓✓ 610mm/24" 914mm/36" *1 1118mm/44" *2 *1 SC-T3200 Ser[...]

ICC profile: EPSON SC-T3000_5000_7000_Series Premium Semimatte Photo Paper 260.icc Size Borderless Head Alignment Take-up Enlarg ed Large Copy / Large Scan F B 406mm/16" ✓✓ ✓ ✓ ✓✓ 610mm/24" 914mm/36" *1 1118mm/44" *2 *1 SC-T3200 Series is not supported *2 SC-T7200 Series/SC-T7200D Series only are supported Photo Pape[...]

Size Borderless Head Alignment Take-up Enlarg ed Large Copy / Large Scan F B 420mm(A2) - ✓✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 610mm/24" ✓ 914mm/36" *1 1118mm/44" *2 *1 SC-T3200 Series is not supported *2 SC-T7200 Series/SC-T7200D Series only are supported Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) Paper thickness: 0.18 mm Roll core size: 2 inches ICC profi[...]

Size Borderless Head Alignment Take-up Enlarg ed Large Copy / Large Scan F B 432mm/17" ✓ *3 ✓✓ -- - 610mm/24" 914mm/36" *1 1118mm/44" *2 *1 SC-T3200 Series is not supported *2 SC-T7200 Series/SC-T7200D Series only are supported *3 Borderless printing available, but border s may appear or print quality decline due to paper [...]

Size Borderless He ad Alignment Take-u p Enlarged Large Copy/ Large Scan F B 432mm/17" ✓ - ✓ *3 - ✓✓ 610mm/24" 914mm/36" *1 1118mm/44" *2 *1 SC-T3200 Series is not supported *2 SC-T7200 Series/SC-T7200D Series only are supported *3 Use the te nsioner supplied with t he optional auto t ake-up reel unit Enhanced Synthetic [...]

*2 Borderless printing available, but border s may appear or print quality decline due to paper expanding or contracting. Cut sheet Borderless pri nting with cut sheets can on ly be performed with no left and ri ght margins. Premium Glossy Photo Paper Thickness: 0.27mm ICC Profile: EPSON SC-T 3000_5000_7000_Series Premium Glossy Photo Paper.icc Siz[...]

*3 When MFP Scanner is connected to the SC-T 7200 Series/SC-T5200 Series/SC-T3200 Series only When the MFP Scanner is connected to the SC-T7200D Series/SC-T5200D Se ries, cut sheets are not supported. Premium Luster Photo Paper Thickness: 0.27mm ICC Profile: EPSON SC-T3000_5000_7000 _Ser ies Premium Luster Photo Paper.icc Size Bord erless Head Alig[...]

Size Bord erless Head Alignment Enlarged Large Copy/ Large Scan Super A3/B ✓ *1 --- A2 - US-C ✓ *1 *1 Borderless printing available, but border s may appear or print quality decline due to paper expanding or contracting. Enhanced Matte Posterboard Thickness: 1.30mm ICC Profile: EPSON SC-T3000_5000_7000 _Ser ies Enhanced Matte Poster Board.icc S[...]

Usable Commercially Available Paper Size This printer supports the fo llowing paper specifications for non-Epson media. c Important: ❏ Do not use paper that is wrinkled, scuffed, torn, or dirty. ❏ Although plain paper and recycled paper manufactured by other companies can be loaded and fed in the pr inter as long as they meet th e follow ing sp[...]

Before printing on non-Epson media When using non-Epson media (Custom Paper), make the paper configuration according to the paper characteristics before printi ng. Settings are adjusted as follows. ❏ Select Custom Paper Setting in the printer Paper menu. U “Paper menu” on page 141 ❏ Save custom paper settings to the printer using EPSON LFP [...]

Notes When Moving or Transporting the Printer This section describe s precaution when moving and transportin g the product. Notes When Moving the Printer This section assumes that the product is being moved to another location on the same floor with out traversing stairs, ramps, or lifts. See the following section for information on moving the prin[...]

F Move the printer. c Important: Use the casters on the dedicated printer stand only to move the pr inter indoors a short distance over a level floor . They can not be used for transport. Notes on Transporting Make the following prepar ations in advance before transportin g the printer. ❏ Turn off the printer and remove all cables. ❏ Remove any[...]

! Caution: ❏ The printer is heavy. When you pack or move the printer, use two or more people for the SC-T3200 Series and four or more people for the SC-T7200 Series /SC-T7200D Series/ SC-T5200 Series/SC- T5200D Series when carrying it. ❏ When you lift the printer, mainta in a natural posture. ❏ When you lift the printer, place your hands at t[...]

System Requirements System Requirements of the Printer Driver The following chart shows th e system requirements to install and use the printer driver included with this printer. For information on supported operating systems, see the Epson website. Windows Operating system Windows XP/Windows XP x64 Windows Vista/Windows Vis ta x64 Windows 7/Window[...]

Specifications Table Printer Specifications Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configura- tion Black: 360 nozzles x 2 rows x 2 colors (Photo Black and Matte Black) Color: 360 nozzles x 2 rows x colors (Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan) Resolution (maxi- mum) 2880×1440 dpi Control code ESC/P raster (undisclosed command) HP-GL/2, HP RTL *1 Media feed[...]

Printer Specifications Operation temperature/humidity (when the hard disk unit or Adobe PostScrip t 3 Expansio n Unit ha s not been con- nected) Operation temperature/humidity (when the hard disk unit or Adobe PostScript 3 Expansion Unit has been connected) Dimension SC-T7200 Series: (W) 1608 x (D) 762 *2 x (H) 1128 mm SC-T5200 Series: (W) 1405 x ([...]

c Important: ❏ We recommend that you remove and shake the installed ink cartridges thoroughly once every three months to ensure print quality. ❏ The ink freezes if left at below -20°C for a long time. If it does free ze, leave it at room temperature (25°C) for at least four hours (without condensation). ❏ Do not refill the ink. MFP Scanner [...]

EMC FCC part 15 subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class B EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 SC-T7200 Series/SC-T5200 Series/SC-T3200 Series/SC-T72 00D Series/SC-T5200D Series User's Guide Appendix 214[...]

Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site Epson’s Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation. If you have a Web br owser and can connect to the Internet, access th e site at: http://support.epson.net/ If you need the latest drivers, FAQs, manu[...]

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 do wnload drivers and documentation, get FAQs an d troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Sp[...]

Telephone number Fax number Address 03-5325077 03-5320092 1F., No.9, Ln. 379, Sec. 1, Jingguo Rd., North Dist., Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan 04-23011502 04-23011503 3F., No. 30, Dahe Rd., West Dist., Taich ung City 40341, Taiwan (R.O.C.) 04-23805000 04-23806000 No.530, Sec. 4, Henan Rd., Nantun Dist., Taichung City 408, Taiwan 05-2784222 05-2784555 No.[...]

❏ Sales enquiries and product information ❏ Product usage questions or problems ❏ Enquiries on repair service and warranty Help for Users in Thailand Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web ( http://www.epson.co.th ) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and [...]

Help for Users in Hong Kong To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact Epson Hong Kong Limited. Internet Home Page Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to pro vide users with the following information: ❏ Product in formatio n ❏ Answers [...]

Location Telephone number Fax number Pune 020-30286000 / 30286001 /30286002 020-30286000 Ahmedabad 079-26407176 / 77 079-26407347 Helpline For Service, Product info or to order a cartridge - 18004250011 (9AM - 9PM) - This is a Toll-free number. For Service (CDMA & Mobile Users) - 3900 1600 (9AM - 6PM) Prefix local STD code Help for Users in the[...]

Software License Terms OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE 1) This printer product includes open source software progra ms listed in Section 5) acco rding to the license terms of each open source software program. 2) We provide the source code of the GPL Programs, LG PL Programs, Apache License Program and ncftp license Program (each is defined in Section[...]

Bonjour License This printer product includes the open source soft ware program “Bonjour” which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the “Bonjour”. Net-SNMP license This printer product includes the open source soft ware program “Net-SNMP” which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the [...]

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