Epson SureColor S50670 manual

. EPSON SureColor ® S30670 S50670 S70670 User’s Guide[...]

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Contents 3 Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 When choosing a place for this pr oduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 When setting up this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Contents 4 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Loading and Exchanging Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Loading Media - S70670/S50670 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Loading Media - S30670 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Contents 5 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Details of the Menu . . . [...]

Contents 6 Appendix A Where To Get Help Contacting Epson Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Chapter B Software License Terms Open Source Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Bonjour. . . . . . . . .[...]

Introduction 7 Chapter 1 Introduction Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using the printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. When choosing a place for this product ❏ Place this product on a flat, stable surface t hat is larger than th is product. This product will not ope[...]

Introduction 8 ❏ The printer requires two power cables with a combined capacity of 20 A at 100 V or 10 A at 240 V. If the combined capacity can not be suppli ed by a single outlet, connect the cables to different outlets with independent power sources. ❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the following: To provide adequate short[...]

Introduction 9 ❏ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the in k supply area from dirt and dust, and store it in the same environment as this product. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items t hat the cartridge touches. Do not t[...]

Introductio n 10 Printer Parts Front section - S50670 and S70670 1 Maintenance cover (left) Open this cover to clean the area around the pr int head. Normally closed when using the printer. See “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 126. 2 Additional print drying system The additional print drying system can be used to rapidl y dry ink after [...]

Introductio n 11 6 Roll core holder locking screw The locking screws keep the roll core holders in place once they have been attached to the roll core. There are two lift levers : one on the left and one on the right. 7 Roll support Place the used roll core for media take-u p on these holders. There are two supports : one on the left and one on the[...]

Introductio n 12 21 USB port Connects the USB cable. 22 Maintenance c over (right) Open this cover when performing regular maintena nce. Normally closed when using the printer. See “Regular Maintenance” on page 121. 23 Media loading lever After loading media, lower the media loading lever to keep the media in place. Raise the lever to release t[...]

Introductio n 13 Front section - S30670 1 Maintenance cover (left) Open this cover to clean the area around the pr int head. Normally closed when using the printer. See “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 126. 2 After heater The heater can be used to rapidl y dry ink after printing. See “Heating & Drying” on page 97. 3 Roll core ho[...]

Introductio n 14 8M a n u a l s w i t c h Use this switch to select the manual t a ke-up direction. The selected option takes effect when the Auto switch is in the Off position. 9C a s t e r s There are two casters on each leg. Onc e installation is complete , the front casters should be kept locked while the printer is in use. 10 Airflow vent s Th[...]

Introductio n 15 Inside - S70670, S50670 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 se ctions below. The illustration shows the S70670. On/flashing : An error has occurred; the type of error is indic ated by how the lamp lights or flashes.[...]

Introductio n 16 4 Pressure rollers (high) There are ten rollers in total; the high pressure rollers are the two on the outside edges. They press down on the edges of the media during ink layering. See “Cleaning the Platen Heater, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holdin g Plates” on page 112. See “High Print Quality” on page 27. 5 Pressure rolle[...]

Introductio n 17 Inside - S30670 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 refer ence sections below. 1 Print head The print head prints by moving left and right while emitting in k. We recommend that you clean the area around this unit once a week[...]

Introductio n 18 Back 7C a p s Except during printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them from drying out. We recommend that the caps be cleaned once a week. See “Regular Part Cleaning” on page 124. 8W i p e r The wiper removes ink from the print head nozzles. We recommend th a t th is u nit be c le ane d on ce a week. It i[...]

Introductio n 19 LAN port 5P r e - h e a t e r Heats the media before printing so that the print ar ea is not subject to sudden changes in temperature. 6 Roll support Rest media on these supports before placing it on th e roll hold ers. There are two supports: one on the le ft and one on the righ t. 7H a n d l e After placing media on the right rol[...]

Introductio n 20 Control panel 1 P button (power button) Turns the power on and off. 2 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. 3 M butto[...]

Introductio n 21 4 Display Displays the printer's status, menus, error messages, and so on . See “Understanding the Display” on page 22. 5 Menu button Press this button to displa y menus. See “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 147. 6 y button (back button) Press this button to exit to the previous menu when options are displayed. S[...]

Introductio n 22 Understanding the Display The following illustra tion shows the disp lay for the S50670. 12 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 ag ain, or select Pause Cancel on the screen and then press the Z button. To cancel print jobs [...]

Introductio n 23 3M e d i a i n f o From left to right, this display shows the selected media, platen gap, media width, and media remaining. If a media setting bank number creat ed with this printer is se lected as the print media, the number (from 1 to 30) will be displayed. When R IP Settings is selected, 0 will be displayed. The selected platen [...]

Introductio n 24 Note: You can also check the level of ink remaining using the Ink Level option in the menus. See “The Ink Level Menu” on page 160. 2 Ink color codes BK : Black Y : Yellow M : Magenta C : Cyan MS Metallic Silver LK Light Black OR Orange LC Li ght Cyan LM Light Magenta WH White 5 Waste ink bottle status Displays the approximate a[...]

Introductio n 25 6 Head strike dete ction status This is displayed by the S50670 only. : The printer checks whether the media lifts during printing. : The printer does not che ck whether the media lifts during printing. See the “The Maintenance Menu” on page 159. 7 Additional print drying system st atus (system included with th e S50670 and opt[...]

Introductio n 26 Features This wide-format color ink jet printer supports roll media up to 1626 mm (64 inches) in width. The main features of th is printer are described below. Realizing High Productivity Triple Heaters The three heaters listed below support im proved productivity and print quality. The pre-heater: Warms media before printing to pr[...]

Introductio n 27 Additional Print Dryi ng System Available The additional print drying system (included with the S50670; optional with other models) can be used for increased drying perform ance and improved prod uctivity. It is recommended when using the S70670 in 10 color mode, as the white and metallic silver inks are slow to dry. High Print Qua[...]

Introductio n 28 In addition to roll supports that give you a place to rest medi a during installation, the printer offers lift levers that allow heavy media to be effortlessly rais ed to the leve l of the roll holders. Virtually Odorless Solvent Ink The distinctive odor of solvent-based inks has be en reduced with our so lvent inks. This not only [...]

Introductio n 29 Notes on Usage and Storage Installation space Make sure that you secure th e following space, cl ear of any other objec ts, so that paper ejection and consumable repl acement are not obstructed. For the external dime nsions of the printer, see “Spec ifications Table” on page 180. Notes when using the printer Note the following [...]

Introductio n 30 ❏ Do not bend or tug t he waste ink tube. Ink could sp ill inside or around the printer. ❏ The following components requir e regular maintenance at recommended intervals or according to the frequency with which the printer is used. Failure to perform regular maintenance could result in loss of print quality. In the absenc e of [...]

Introductio n 31 Notes when not using the printer If you are not using it, note the following points w hen storing the printer. If it is not stored correctly, you may not be able to prin t properly the next time it is used. Additional precautions are requir ed for white and metallic silv er inks. See “Specialty Inks” on page 35. ❏ The pressur[...]

Introductio n 32 Whether head washing is requi red depends on the l ength of time the printer will be left unused. ❏ S70670 (8 color mode ): 2 weeks or more ❏ S50670 (4 color mode ): 3 weeks or more ❏ S30670: 1 month or more See the “The Maintenance Menu” on page 159 for mo re information. Notes on handling ink cartridges Note the followi[...]

Introductio n 33 ❏ Use a cleaning stick from the supplied maint enance kit to wipe ink from the ink supply port of cartridges that have been removed from the printe r before all the ink is used. Dried ink on the supply port may cause ink leaks when t he cartridge is reinserted and used. While cartridges are in stor age, keep the ink supply port s[...]

Introductio n 34 Notes on Handling ❏ Do not fold the media or damage the printable surface. ❏ Do not touch the printable surface. Moisture and oils from your ha nds can affect print quality. ❏ When handling media, ho ld it by both edges. We reco mmend wearing cotton gloves. ❏ Keep the media dry. ❏ Packaging materials can be used to store [...]

Introductio n 35 Specialty Inks The term “specialty inks” is used fo r white and metallic silver in ks. White and metallic silver inks are prone to settli ng (components settling to the bottom of the liqui d). Using the ink in this state can cause a decline in print qu ality and printer malfunction. This section describes precautions for handli[...]

Introductio n 36 ❏ If print results are uneven, circulate or refresh the ink. See “Maintenance Procedures for Specialty Inks” on page 117. Using the Supplied Software Contents of the Software CD The following applications are av ailable on the supplie d software CD. Install as required. For information about these applications, se e the on-li[...]

Introductio n 37 2. Click the desired item in the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main window. See EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 help for more information. Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 Click Finish in the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main window. Uninstalling Software This section describes how to uninstall EPSON LFP Remote P anel 2 and the EPSON communication[...]

Introductio n 38 4. Select the target pr inter icon, and then click OK . 5. Follow the on-screen inst ructions to continue. When the delete confirmati on message appears, click Yes . If you are reinstalling th e EPSON communications driv er, restart the computer.[...]

Basic Operations 39 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Loading and Exchanging Media The process for loading media varies with the m odel of printer or type of media feeding unit used. Choose the me thod suited to your particular setup. Loading Media - S70670/S50670 The procedure for loading media varies depending on whether you are using the installed medi[...]

Basic Operations 40 When the Standard Media Feeding Unit Is Installed This section uses the S70670 to illustrate the process of loading media when the supplied media feeding uni t is installed. 1. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button. 2. Loosen the roll holder fi xing screws and adjust the roll ho lders so that the gap between the two is wi[...]

Basic Operations 41 Printable side out Printable side in 4. Place the left edge of the media in any of the black s quares on the bar in back of the printer and the right edge on any of t he holes on the back of the printer. The recommended positions for media of different widths are shown below. See “Positioning Media of Di fferent Widths ” on [...]

Basic Operations 42 5. Raise the lift lever on the left side of the printer to lift the media into position, then firmly insert the roll holder. If the roll of media has an outer diameter wh ich is less than 140mm (5.5 inches), lift it up by your hands, and set it to the roll holder. The roll core will not reach the holder when raised using the lif[...]

Basic Operations 43 If the roll of media has the outer diameter which is less t han 140mm (5.5 inches), lift it up by your hands, and set it to the roll holder as described in Step 5. 8. Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place.[...]

Basic Operations 44 9. Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted. 10. Raise the media loading lever. Important: Once part A is hidden, do not turn th e handle any further. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the roll holder.[...]

Basic Operations 45 11. Pull out the media and inse rt it into the printer. 12. Insert the media past the pres sure rollers and lower the media loading lever to hold it in place. 13. Go to the front of the pr inter and open t he front cover. Note: Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left roll h[...]

Basic Operations 46 14. Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever. 15. Pull the media straight forward until the edge is past the label on the left side of the after heater. Keep the right edge of the me dia parallel with the scale markings on the two labels on the right side of the after heater. 16. Adjust the position of the [...]

Basic Operations 47 Position the low pressure roll ers 5 mm (0.20 inch ) and the high pressu re rollers 10 mm (0.39 inch) from the edges of the media, keeping them in the bounds shown by the black labels (see “Print able area - S70670/S50670” on page 107, “Printable Area - S30670” on page 110, and “High Print Qual ity” on page 27). 17. [...]

Basic Operations 48 19. Attach the media hol ding plates at either side of the media. First, position the plates so that the edges of th e media are in the centers of the round holes. Next, adjust the position until the white line is visible in the square window and push the plates down to lock them in place and k eep them from lifting. Note: If yo[...]

Basic Operations 49 20. Close the front cover. Using the Optional Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit This section uses the S70670 to illustrate how to load media when t he optional heavy roll media feeding uni t is installed. We recommend using a lifter fo r media over 40 kg (88.2 lb). The explanation that follows assu mes that a lifter is used. The fol[...]

Basic Operations 50 2. Loosen the roll holder fi xing screws and adjust the roll ho lders so that the gap between the two is wider than the media. 3. Temporarily place media on the lifter oriented a ccording to how it is rolled (see below) Printable side out Important: When white and metallic silver inks are in stalled, maintenance will be perfo rm[...]

Basic Operations 51 Printable side in 4. Place the left edge of the media in any of the black s quares on the bar in back of the printer and the right edge on any of t he holes on the back of the printer. The recommended positions for media of different widths are shown below. See “Positioning Media of Di fferent Widths ” on page 107. Note: Be [...]

Basic Operations 52 5. Align the media an d the roll holders. Raise or lower the lifter un til the media roll core is le vel with the roll holders. 6. Fully insert the left roll hol der. Next, tighten the ro ll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place. 7. Fully insert the right ro ll holder. Next, tighten t he roll holder screw to fix the roll [...]

Basic Operations 53 8. Remove the lifter. 9. Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted. 10. Raise the media loading lever. Important: Once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle any furt her. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the roll holder. If part A is not hidden even after turning th e handle unt[...]

Basic Operations 54 11. Pull out the media and inse rt it into the printer. 12. Insert the media past the pres sure rollers and lower the media loading lever to hold it in place. 13. Go to the front of the pr inter and open t he front cover. Note: Media that is heavy and difficult to un roll can be fed by pressin g the drive switch on the left roll[...]

Basic Operations 55 14. Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever. 15. Pull the media straight forw ard until the edge has past the l abel on the left side of the after heater. Keep the right edge of the me dia parallel with the scale markings on the two labels on the right side of the after heater. 16. Adjust the position of t[...]

Basic Operations 56 Position the low pressure roll ers 5 mm (0.20 inch ) and the high pressu re rollers 10 mm (0.39 inch) from the edges of the media, keeping them in the bounds shown by the black labels (see “Print able area - S70670/S50670” on page 107, “Printable Area - S30670” on page 110, and “High Print Qual ity” on page 27). 17. [...]

Basic Operations 57 19. Attach the media hol ding plates at either side of the media. First, position the plates so that the edges of th e media are in the centers of the round holes. Next, adjust the position until the white line is visible in the square window and push the plates down to lock them in place and k eep them from lifting. Note: If yo[...]

Basic Operations 58 20. Close the front cover. Loading Media - S30670 The procedure for loading media varies depending on whether you are using the installed media feeding unit or the optional heavy roll media system. Follow the steps below when usin g the supplied media feeding unit. When the Heavy Roll M edia Feeding Unit is installed, see “Usi[...]

Basic Operations 59 Center the roll supports bet ween the roll holders. 3. Place media on the roll s upport oriented accordi ng to how it is ro lled (see below) and position it as indicated by the mark on the label. Printable side out Important: If the right holder handle shaft is not visible, rotate the holder forward until it stops. The media can[...]

Basic Operations 60 Printable side in If the label does not ha ve the loading position, mark it on the label as in structed in the Setup Guide . 4. Raise the lift lever on the left side of the printer to lift the media into position, then firmly insert the roll holder. Note: Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the Customize Settings menu m[...]

Basic Operations 61 If the roll of media ha s an outer diameter which is less tha n 140 mm (5.5 inches), lift it up by your hands, and place it on the roll holde r. The roll core will not reach the holder when raised using the lift lever. 5. Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place. 6. Raise the lift lever on the right side of [...]

Basic Operations 62 If the roll of media ha s an outer diameter which is less tha n 140 mm (5.5 inches), lift it up by your hands, and place it on the roll holder as described in Step 4. 7. Tighten the roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place.[...]

Basic Operations 63 8. Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted. 9. Raise the media loading lever. Important: Once part A is hidden, do not turn the h andle any further. Failure to observe this preca ution could damage the roll holder.[...]

Basic Operations 64 10. Pull out the media and inse rt it into the printer. 11. Insert the media past the pres sure rollers and lower the media loading lever to hold it in place. Confirm that the left edge of t he media passes over the center of the square in the label on the pre-heater. Note: Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed [...]

Basic Operations 65 12. Go to the front of the pr inter and open t he front cover. 13. Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever. 14. Pull the media straight forward until the edge is past the label on the left side of the after heater. Important: Perform Steps 11 to 3 in reverse ord er and repeat the loading proce ss if the le[...]

Basic Operations 66 Keep the right edge of the media parallel to the scale marki ngs on the two l abels on the right side of th e after heater. 15. Lower the media loading lever to hold the media in place. To print immediately, proceed to Step 16. For information on loadi ng the media into the auto take-up reel unit, see “U sing the Auto Take-up [...]

Basic Operations 67 First, position the plates so that the edges of th e media are in the centers of the round holes. Next, adjust the position so that the white line is vi sible in the sq uare window and push the plates down to lock them in place and k eep them from lifting. Important: ❏ Do not use the media holdin g plates with media that is mo[...]

Basic Operations 68 17. Close the front cover. Using the Optional Heavy Roll Media Feeding Unit This section describes how to load media when the optional heavy roll media feeding unit is installed. We recommend using a lifter fo r media over 40 kg (88.2 lb). The explanation that follows assu mes that a lifter is used. The following types of lifter[...]

Basic Operations 69 1. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button. 2. Loosen the roll holder fi xing screws and adjust the roll ho lders so that the gap between the two is wider than the media. 3. Place the media on a lifter oriented according to how it is rolled (see below) and move the lift to position t he media as indicated by the mark on the[...]

Basic Operations 70 Printable side in If the label does not ha ve the loading position, mark it on the label as in structed in the Setup Guide supplied with the optional heavy roll media system. 4. Align the media an d the roll holders. Note: Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the Customize Settings menu matches how the media is rolled. R[...]

Basic Operations 71 Raise or lower the lifter un til the media roll core is le vel with the roll holders. 5. Fully insert the left roll hol der. Next, tighten the ro ll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place. 6. Fully insert the right ro ll holder. Next, tighten t he roll holder screw to fix the roll holder in place. 7. Remove the lifter.[...]

Basic Operations 72 8. Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration below is fully inserted. 9. Raise the media loading lever. 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 not hidden even afte r turning the handle until it can no longer be t[...]

Basic Operations 73 10. Pull out the media and inse rt it into the printer. 11. Insert the media past the pres sure rollers and lower the media loading lever to hold it in place. Confirm that the left edge of t he media passes over the center of the square in the label on the pre-heater. Note: Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed [...]

Basic Operations 74 12. Go to the front of the pr inter and open t he front cover. 13. Hold the center of the media and raise the media loading lever. 14. Pull the media straight forw ard until the edge has past the l abel on the left side of the after heater. Important: Perform Steps 11 to 3 in reverse order and repeat the loading process if the l[...]

Basic Operations 75 Keep the right edge of the me dia parallel with the scale markings on the two labels on the right side of the after heater. 15. Lower the media loading lever to hold the media in place. To print immediately, proceed to Step 16. For information on loading the media in to the auto take-up reel unit, see “Using the Auto Take-up R[...]

Basic Operations 76 First, position the plates so that the edges of th e media are in the centers of the round holes. Next, adjust the position until the white line is visible in the square window and push the plates down to lock them in place and k eep them from lifting. Important: ❏ Do not use the media holdin g plates with media that is mo re [...]

Basic Operations 77 17. Close the front cover. Viewing and Changing Media Settings The control panel displays the following information once t he media lever is lowered. This display can be used to view or change the following two options: ❏ Remaining Setup On : The printer displays the am ount of media remaining. Off : The printer does not displ[...]

Basic Operations 78 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX : Media settings are based on those stored in the printer in media settings bank No. 1. Media settings banks c an store a variety of settings fo r different media based on the options selected in the Heater Temperature , Media Suction, Head Alignment, and other menus. Up to 30 combinations of settings can be s[...]

Basic Operations 79 The printer will display Ready after a brief pause, showing that it is ready to print. Transmit the data to be print ed from the computer. Exchanging Media To replace the media afte r printing, print the amount of media remain ing, cut the media, and remove the roll. Printing the Amount of Media Remaining The printer displays th[...]

Basic Operations 80 2. Press the M button, select Media Remaining in the menu, and press the Z button. 3. Select Print Remaining Length and press the Z button. 4. Press the Z button to print the amo unt of media remaining. Cutting Media Use a cutter (not in cluded) to cut the media when prin ting is complete. This section described how to use a cu [...]

Basic Operations 81 If you have printed the amount of media remaining, press the u button to rewind the media so that this inform ation will remain on the ro ll after the media is cut. 3. Remove the medi a holding plates. 4. Cut the media with the cutter. Pass the blade of t he cutter down t he cutting groove.[...]

Basic Operations 82 Removing Media You can now remove t he media from the roll holders. To remove th e media, reverse the steps you followed to load it. Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit Media Loading and Take Up The auto take-up reel unit automatically takes up media as it is pr inted, improving the efficiency of unmanned operation. The auto take-u[...]

Basic Operations 83 Attaching the Roll Core 1. After confirming that the media is loaded correctly, press the d button to feed the media as far as the auto take-up reel unit roll core holder. 2. Loosen the roll core holder fixing screws and adj ust the roll core hol ders so that the gap between the two is wider than the media. c Caution: Be sure th[...]

Basic Operations 84 Center the roll supports bet ween the roll holders. 3. Align the right roll core holder with t he right edge of the me dia and tighten the fixing screw. 4. Insert the roll core onto the right holder. 5. Insert the left holder into the roll core.[...]

Basic Operations 85 Slide the holder in until part A in the illustrati on b elow is fully inserted. 6. Tighten the roll core holder fixing screw to fix the roll core holder in place. See the following for further instructions. For information on counter clockwise take up, s ee the following section. For information on clockwise take up, see “Cloc[...]

Basic Operations 86 Counterclockwise Take Up 1. Attach the media to the take up roll core. Tape the media to the take up roll core in the center and then at t he left and right edges. 2. Press the d button in the control panel to feed enoug h media for a single wrap around the roll core. 3. Flip the Auto switch to Off and press the Manual switch to[...]

Basic Operations 87 4. Flip the Auto switch to . 5. Lower the tension bar. 6. Press the d button to feed the media until the take up roll core begins to turn. Important: The auto take-up reel unit will not work if the tension bar is raised.[...]

Basic Operations 88 Clockwise Take Up 1. Attach the media to the take up roll core. Tape the media to the take up roll core in the center and then at t he left and right edges. 2. Press the d button in the control panel to feed enoug h media for a single wrap around the roll core. 3. Flip the Auto switch to Off and press the Manual switch to to wra[...]

Basic Operations 89 4. Flip the Auto switch to . 5. Lower the tension bar. 6. Press the d button to feed the media until the take up roll core begins to turn. Important: The auto take-up reel unit will not work if the tension bar is raised.[...]

Basic Operations 90 Removing the Take-up Roll The procedure for removing media varies depending on whether y ou are using the installed auto take-up reel un it or the optional auto take -up reel unit for heavy media. Follow the steps below when using t he supplied auto take-up reel unit. 1. Cut the media and roll the cut end onto the ta ke-up reel.[...]

Basic Operations 91 6. Loosen the right roll core hol der fixing screw and remove the roll co re holder from the roll. 7. Lower the roll onto the roll support. Before Printing To maintain print quality, perform the following inspection be fore starting wo rk each day. ❏ Check the amount of ink remaining. If ink is expended during prin ting, print[...]

Basic Operations 92 White and metallic silver inks must be removed and shak en once ever y 24 hours. Although a message is displayed in the con trol panel 24 hours after the inks were last removed, we recommend that they be remo ved and shaken before the start of work. See “How to replace” on page 143. ❏ Print check pattern. Print a check pat[...]

Basic Operations 93 ❏ Head Movement ❏ Multi-Strike Printing ❏ Roll Type ❏ Tension Measurement ❏ Media Tension ❏ Feed Speed For more information on these items, see “The M edia Setup Menu” on page 152. Saving Settings Follow the steps below to save media settings. Choosing a Media Setting Bank 1. After confirming that the printer is [...]

Basic Operations 94 Note that any settings already sav ed to the printer will be overwritten. Setting Name Name the media setting bank. Using distinctive names makes it easier to select banks for use. 1. Select Setting Name and press the Z button. 2. Use the d / u buttons to display letters and sym bols. When the desired character is displayed, pre[...]

Basic Operations 95 1. Use the d / u buttons to select Feed Adjustment and press the Z button. 2. Select Auto and press the Z button. 3. Press the Z button to print a test pattern and perform auto feed adjustment. Platen Gap Adjust the platen gap (the gap bet ween the print head and the medi a) if print results are smudged. 1. Use the d / u buttons[...]

Basic Operations 96 Head Alignment Select Head Alignment to correct print head mis-alignment when print results seem grainy or out of focus. The Head Alignment menu contains two options: Auto and Manual . Auto head alignment aligns the head automatically using data collected by a sensor while a test pattern is printed. In manual adjustment, you nee[...]

Basic Operations 97 Heating & Drying Set the temperature of the heater s or turn the fan for the addi tional print drying system on or off (included with the S50670 and optional wi th other models). This section details the steps involved in setting the te mperature for the heaters. 1. Use the d / u buttons to select Heating & Drying and pr[...]

Basic Operations 98 Head Movement Choose the range in which the print head moves during printing. 1. Use the d / u buttons to select Head Movement and press the Z button. 2. Use the d / u buttons to select the des ired setting and press the Z button. For faster printing, select Data Width . For even, high-qual it y printing, select Printer Full Wid[...]

Basic Operations 99 Media Tension Increase tension if creases app ear in the media during printi ng. The higher t he value, the greater the tension. If you have previously perform ed Feed Adjustment, yo u will need to perfo rm it again after adjusting Media Tension. See “Feed Adjustment” on page 94. 1. Use the d / u buttons to select Media Tens[...]

Basic Operations 100 Platen heater: 40 °C (104 °F) After heater: 50 °C (122 °F) Heater status can be view ed in the c ontrol panel. See “Understanding the Display” on page 22. Additional Dryer defaults to On ; at this setting, the fan turns on automatically when printing starts. Additional Dryer is available only when an additional pr int d[...]

Basic Operations 101 Additional Dryer Correcting Print Misalignment (Head Alignment) Given that there is a slight gap between the prin t head and the media, the landing sites for the different colors of ink may be affected by humidity, tem perature, inertial forces imparted by the print head, or t he direction of the print head as it move s from ri[...]

Basic Operations 102 4. Use the d / u buttons to select a media sett ing bank number between 1 and 30 and then press the Z button. Note that any settings already sav ed in the printer wi ll be overwritten. 5. Use the d / u buttons to select Head Alignment and press the Z button. 6. Use the d / u buttons to select Manual(Uni-D) or Manual(Bi-D) and p[...]

Basic Operations 103 Feed Adjustment (Manual Feed Adjustment) Feed Adjustment is used to correct banding (horizontal banding, lines, or strips of uneven color). Feed Adjustment can be performed automat ically or manually. For more information on auto matic feed adjustment, see “Feed Adjustment” on page 94. This section explains how to perform m[...]

Basic Operations 104 Using a Test Pattern Primary and Secondary adjustments are required. Normally the Secondary adjustment is performed after the Primary adjustment. Primary adjustment alone may be sufficient if you only wish to accurately print the length of a design. 1. After confirming that the printer is ready to p rint, press the Menu button.[...]

Basic Operations 105 When printing is complete, the media will automatically be fed to a position where the pattern is clearly visible. 10. Measure the distance between the “+” symbols. Record either the distance between the two center symbols or the average of the distances between the left , center, and right symbols. 11. Pattern length is di[...]

Basic Operations 106 In the following example, th is would be pattern number 3. 16. The pattern number is display ed in the control panel. Using the d / u buttons, enter the pattern number recorded in Step 15 and press the Z button. 17. Enter the number for each line, from A to F, and press the Z button. 18. The menus will close afte r you enter th[...]

Basic Operations 107 If, in contrast, the feed amo unt is too large, white bands (pale stripes) will appear; adjust the feed amount downwards. 3. If you are not satisfied with the results, use the d / u buttons to ent er an adjustment value. 4. Press the Z button when setti ngs are complete. Once the feed amount has be en adjusted, printing will co[...]

Basic Operations 108 * Ink layering not available with media of this width. See “High Print Quality” on page 27. Using the High Pressure Rollers Position the high pressure rollers within 10 mm (0.4 inch) of the edges of the media inside any of the black labels from 1 to 10 in the “Positioning Media of Diff erent Widths” illustration. The gr[...]

Basic Operations 109 A: Pressure rollers (high) *1 The value selected for Side Margin(Left) in the setup menu . The defau lt value is 5 mm (0.2 inch). *2 The total of the va lues selected fo r Print Start Position and Side Margin(Right) in the setup menu. The default value is 5 mm. Using the Low Pressure Rollers Position the low pressure roller s w[...]

Basic Operations 110 A: Pressure rollers (low) *1 The value selected for Side Margin(Left) in the setup menu . The defau lt value is 5 mm (0.2 inch). Choose a Side Margin(Left) over 10 mm (0.4 inch) wh en using media holding pl ates. *2 The total of the va lues selected fo r Print Start Position and Side Margin(Right) in the setup menu. The default[...]

Basic Operations 111 *1 The value se lected for Side Margin(Left) in the setup menu. T he default value is 5 mm (0.2 inch ). Choose a Side Margin(L eft) over 10 mm (0.4 inch ) when using media holding pla tes. *2 The total of the va lues selected fo r Print Start Position and Side Margin(Right) in the setup menu. The default value is 5 mm (0 .2 inc[...]

Maintenance 112 Chapter 3 Maintenance Daily Maintenance To maintain print quality, perform the follow ing inspection and cleaning before starting work each day. Cleaning the Platen Heater, Pres sure Rollers, and Media Holding Plates Ink and particles of paper and lint from the media accu mulate on the platen heater, pressure rollers, and m edia hol[...]

Maintenance 113 S70670, S50670: S30670: 5. Clean the media holding plates and platen heater.[...]

Maintenance 114 Dampen a soft cloth in water, wring it out thor oughly, and use it to remove lint and dust from the media holding plates on both the left and right sides and from the platen. Checking for clogged nozzles We recommend that you check the nozzles for clogs each time you print to ensure quality results. Ways to Check for Clogs There are[...]

Maintenance 115 ❏ Print Nozzle Pattern At specified intervals, the pr inter prints a test pattern a t the start of normal printing. When printing is complete, y ou can visually inspect the pattern to determine whether there may be faint or mi ssing colors in the preceding or following printout. Use Print Nozzle Pattern with media not suited to Au[...]

Maintenance 116 This section explains how to pr int and inspect a check pattern. 1. After confirming that the printer is ready, press the # button. The Maintenance menu wi ll be displayed. 2. Select Nozzle Check and press the Z button. 3. A nozzle pattern will be printed. When printing is complete, the media will automatically be fed to a position [...]

Maintenance 117 Example of clogged nozzles Perform head cleaning if any segments are missing from the pattern. See “Head Cleaning” on page 119. 5. The menus close when pr inting is complete. Head Mode Adjustment The S70670 and S50670 each have two print heads, meaning t hat if either clogs, printing can continue using the other. The head that w[...]

Maintenance 118 ❏ Once every 24 hours, agitate the white and metallic silver ink cartridges . This prevents settling inside the cartridge. S ee “How to replace” on page 143. ❏ When white and metallic silv er inks are installed, ma intenance will be performed automatically to prevent ink accumulating in the printer and ca using clogs. Becaus[...]

Maintenance 119 2. Using the d / u buttons, highlight Ink Circulation , WH,MS Ink Refresh , or WH,WH Ink Refresh and press Z . The printer will circulat e or refresh the ink. Head Washing S70670 If the printer is to be stored for more than 1 week and powered off, it is recommended to perform a head washing on all colors. If the printer has been pow[...]

Maintenance 120 Auto Maintenance Options The printer features handy aut o maintenance options for perfo rming regular head cleaning at an interval sele cted as described below. ❏ Periodical Cleaning Head cleaning is performed aut omatically at selected inte rvals of 1 to 240 hours. See “Printer Setup Menu” on page 156. ❏ Cleaning Cycle Head[...]

Maintenance 121 3. Choose the nozzles to be cleaned. All Nozzles Choose this option if all patterns in the pr inted nozzle check resu lts contain faint or missing segments. If you select All Nozzles , proceed to Step 5. Selected Nozzles Choose this option if only some of the num bered patterns (nozzle ar rays) in the printed nozzle check results co[...]

Maintenance 122 Regular Part Cleaning: Preparation and Notes What You’ll Need Ready the following items before beginning regular part cleaning. ❏ Protective eyeware (not included) Protects your eyes fr om ink and ink cleaner. ❏ A maintenance kit (suppl ied with printer) Contains gloves, cleaning sticks, wiper, wiper cleaner, and flushing pad.[...]

Maintenance 123 Failure to observe this precaution could resu lt in malfunction or reduced print quality. ❏ Use only the supplied cleaning sticks or sticks contained in maintenance kit (consumable kits, available s eparately). Other types of stick that pr oduce lint will damage the print head. ❏ Always use fresh cleaning sticks. Re-using sticks[...]

Maintenance 124 1. Pour about 10 ml of in k cleaner into the cup s upplied with t he ink cleaner. 2. Dampen the cleaning st ick with ink cleaner. Do not allow ink cleaner to drip from the cleaning stick. 3. Wipe the spot y ou wish to clean. Regular Part Cleaning To preserve print quality and ensure good results, clean the print head, wi per, caps, [...]

Maintenance 125 Clean the parts in t he following order: (1) Print head (2) Wiper (3) Caps (4) Wiper rail Moving the Print Head This section describes how to po sition the print head for part cleaning. 1. Confirm that the pr inter is on and press # . The Maintenance menu wi ll be displayed. 2. Use the d / u buttons to select Head Maintenance and pr[...]

Maintenance 126 4. Open the maintenance co vers at each end. Cleaning Around the Print Head Inspect the area around the pr int head and remove any ink st ains as described below. Note that the S70670 and S50670 have two print heads; be sure to inspect both. 1. Use a cleaning stick to wipe the areas of the print head s hown in the illustration. 2. I[...]

Maintenance 127 S70670/S50670 The print head on the left is Head 1, and the print head on the right is Head 2. S30670[...]

Maintenance 128 Cleaning Wiper and Caps The S70670 and S50670 have tw o wipers and ten caps. 1. Clean the front and back of the wiper with a cleaning stick. If the attachment points do not require cleaning, clean the wiper as shown below and proceed to Step 7. If there is ink on the attachment points, re move the wiper for cleaning. Proceed to Step[...]

Maintenance 129 2. Remove the wiper. Holding the wiper by the atta chment point, tilt it to the left and lift it out. 3. Clean the front and back of the wiper with a cleaning stick. 4. Clean the bottom of the wi per with a cleaning stick.[...]

Maintenance 130 5. Clean the attachment point s with a cleaning stick. 6. Return the wiper when cleaning is complete. Place the wiper on the attach ment point and press it down until it clicks into place. If the remaining wiper for t he S70670 or S50670 is stained , repeat the process from Step 1. 7. Clean the edges of the wi per with a cleaning st[...]

Maintenance 131 Cleaning the Wiper Rail 1. Press the Z button to move the wiper to the rear. 2. Remove the wiper cleaner. Press the release lever as shown, then lift the wiper cleaner from the printer. Important: Do not touch the insid es of the caps. Failure to obse rve this precaution could deform the affected parts. Important: Failure to regular[...]

Maintenance 132 3. Dampen a cleaning stick with ink cleaner (available s eparately). See “Using Ink Cleaner” on page 123 . 4. Clean the area shown. 5. Return the wiper cleaner that was remo ved in Step 2 to it s original position. Place it on the attachment point and press down until yo u hear a click. Users of the S70670 or S50670 will need to[...]

Maintenance 133 Disposing of Waste Ink When to Dispose of Waste Ink Be sure to replace the waste ink bottle w hen the following message is displayed in the control panel. ❏ Prepare empty waste ink bottle. ❏ Replace waste ink bottle and press Z . The printer tracks waste ink and displays a message when the counter reaches the warning level. Rese[...]

Maintenance 134 Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle 1. Remove the waste ink bottle from the waste ink bottle holder. 2. 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. Important: Only reset the counter when replacing th e waste ink bottl[...]

Maintenance 135 3. Press the Z button. 4. Check again to confirm that a fresh waste ink bottle is correctl y placed and then press the Z button to reset t he waste ink counter. Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner Replace the wiper and wiper cleaner as directed below: ❏ Once every six months ❏ When the front of the wiper cleaner (the absorbent[...]

Maintenance 136 4. Open the right ma intenance cover. 5. Remove the wiper cleaner. Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer. 6. Insert a new wiper cleaner.[...]

Maintenance 137 Place it on the attachment point and press down until yo u hear a click. 7. Remove the wiper. Holding the wiper by the attachment po int, tilt it left and lift it out. 8. Insert the new wiper.[...]

Maintenance 138 Place it on the attachment point and press down until yo u hear a click. Users of the S70670 or S50670 will need to return to Step 5 and replace the remaining wiper. 9. Close the maintenance cover and press the Z button. The menus will close when the print head returns to its normal position. Replacing the Flushing Pad Replace the f[...]

Maintenance 139 1. Confirm that the pr inter is on and press # . The Maintenance menu wi ll be displayed. 2. Use the d / u buttons to select Head Maintenance and press the Z button. 3. Press the Z button to move t he print head to t he cleaning position. 4. Open the right ma intenance cover. 5. Remove the flushing pad. Grasp the tab as shown below [...]

Maintenance 140 Insert the two hooks on the flushing pad into the slots as shown and press the tab down until the pad clicks into place. 7. Close the maintenance cover and press the Z button. 8. The menus will close w hen the print head re turns to its normal position.[...]

Maintenance 141 Cleaning Check Sheet Print these pages to track maintenance tasks. Component to be cleaned Cleaned on date Explanation 1 Platen heater, pressure rollers, media holding plates /////C l e a n i f y o u n o t i c e l i n t f r o m p r i n t m e d i a , d u s t , or ink stains. ///// ///// ///// 2 Print head /////W e r e c o m m e n d t[...]

Maintenance 142 Regular Replacement Check Sheet Print these pages to track maintenance tasks. Note: Order maintenan ce kits (T724100) on ce the contents of the supplie d maintenance kit are exh austed. Leave waste ink in the wa ste ink bottle for disposal; do not t ransfer it to anoth er container. Replace wast e ink bottles with consumable waste i[...]

Maintenance 143 Replacing Ink Cartridges If one of the installed ink ca rtridges is expended, printing c annot be performed. If an ink low warning is displayed, we re commend replacing the ink cartridge(s) as soon as possible. If an ink cartridge runs out whil e printing, you can continue pr inting after replacing the ink cartridge. However, when r[...]

Maintenance 144 3. Insert a finger into the depression on the top of t he cartridge and pull the cartridge straight toward you. 4. Remove the new ink cartridge from its bag. Shake the ink cartridge horizontally about 5 cm (2-inch) to either side, making 50 passes over 15 se conds for the white, metallic silver, and orange inks. Make 15 passes over [...]

Maintenance 145 Match the color of the cartridge to the color of the label on the printer. 6. Lower the lock lever to engage the lock. Repeat steps 2 to 6 to r eplace other ink cartridges. Parts That Are Periodically Replaced The following parts require periodic replacement. Print head: The time unt il the print head needs to be replaced varies wit[...]

Maintenance 146 The message Print head is nearing end of service life. is displayed in the control panel as the time for replacement dr aws near. The printer can still be used while this message is displayed. Print head life varies with opera ting conditions. Base the deci sion to replace the print head on the quality of the print results. Contact [...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 147 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The menus are used as shown below. Menu List The following items and parame ters can be set and execut ed in the Menu. See the reference pages for more details on each item. Items or values marked with a superscript “1” apply to the S 70670 and S50670; items[...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 148 Menu Item Parameter Media Setup See “The Media Setup Menu” on page 152. Media Remaining Remaining Setup On, Off Length 5.0 to 99.5 m (15 to 300 ft) Remaining Alert 1 to 15 m (4 to 50 ft) Print Remaining Length Print Select Media RIP Settings, 1 to 30 (media setting bank number) Customize Settings Current Setting[...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 149 Media Suction 0 to 10 Head Movement Data Width, Printer Full Width Multi-Strike Printing Off, 2 to 8 Roll Type Printable Side Out, Printable Side In Tension Measurement Periodically, Every page, Off Media Tension 0 to 40 Feed Speed 1 to 2 Print Media List Print Printer Setup See “Printer Setup Menu” on page 156.[...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 150 Maintenance See “The Maintenance Menu” on page 159. Nozzle Check Print Cleaning All Nozzles Execute (Light), Exec ute (Medium), Execute (Heavy) Head 1/Head 2 1 , Head 1 1 , Head 2 1 Selected Nozzles Execute (Light), Execute (Medium), Execute (Heavy) Ink Circulation 1 Execute WH, XX Ink Refresh 1 Execute Head Was[...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 151 Preference See “The Preference Menu” on page 162. Date And Time MM/DD/YY HH:MM Language Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese Unit: Length m, ft/in Unit: Temperature °C, F Alert Sound Setting On, Off Alert Lamp Setting On, Off Reset All Settings See “[...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 152 Details of the Menu Items or values marked with a superscript “1” apply to t he S70670 and S50670, while items marked with a superscript “2” are available with the S506 70 only. Items marked with a superscript “3” are not supported on the S70670. The Media Setup Menu The Media Setup menu can be access ed[...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 153 Customize Settings RIP Settings Item Parameter Explanation Current Settings Change settings for current ly selected media. The opti ons available depend on whether RIP Settings or a media setting bank is selected. More information on the options available can be found below in the entries for RI P Settings and media[...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 154 1 to 30 (media setting bank number) Item Parameter Explanation Setting Name Assign the media setting bank a name up to 22 half-size characters long. Using distinctive names makes it easier to select bank s for use. Feed Adjustment Auto Use th is option if banding (ho rizontal ba nding, lines, or strips of uneven col[...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 155 Heater Temperature Pre-heater/p laten heater: 30 °C to 50 °C (86 °F to 122 °F) After heater: 30 °C to 55 °C (86 °F to 131 °F) The temperatures for the pre-, platen, and after heaters can each be adjusted separately. Drying Time Per Pass 0 to 10sec Select the time the print head pauses to allow drying after e[...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 156 Print Media List Printer Setup Menu indicates default settings. For more in formation on margins and media size, see “Printable area - S70670 /S50670” on page 107 and “Print able Area - S30670” on page 110. Tension Measurement Periodically Choose Periodically or Every page to have the printer automatically m[...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 157 Media Size Check On Choose whether the printer automatically detects ( On ), or does not automatically detect ( Off ), the edges of the media. Try Off if the printer displays a Media Size Error when the media is correctly loaded. Note, however, that the printer may print beyond th e edges of the media when Off is se[...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 158 Nozzle Check Cycle Off Cho ose the frequency with which the printer performs an Auto Nozzle Check : never ( Off ) or once every 1 to 10 pages. Auto nozzle checks will not be performed while Off is selected. If 1 to 10 is selected, the printer will automatically checks fo r clogs at the specified interval by scanning[...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 159 The Maintenance Menu The Maintenance menu can be accessed directly by pressing the # button. Heat Off Timer 15 to 240 minutes You ca n turn off the heaters automatically when no errors are detected and no print jobs are in progress. This option is used to choose the interval before the heaters turn off automatically[...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 160 The Ink Level Menu WH,MS Ink Refresh 1 WH,WH Ink Refresh 1 Select this option should you noti ce uneven colors (areas of uneven density) once the printer is turned on following a period of disuse. WH,MS Ink Refresh is available wh en 10 color mod e is selected fo r the S70670, WH,WH Ink Refresh when 5 color mode is [...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 161 The Print Logs Menu These items are used to track consumables. The Printer Status Menu These items track prin ter use and settings. The Network Setup Menu indicates default settings. Item Parameter Explanation Print Job Log Sheet Print Yo u can print the job information saved in the printer (up to 10 jobs). The info[...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 162 The Preference Menu indicates default settings. Print Status Sheet Print Use Print Status Sheet to print the current network st atus. Use this information for a complete overview of network settings. Restore Settings Yes Select Yes to restore all items in the Network Setup me nu to their default sett ings. No Item P[...]

Using the Control Panel Menu 163 The Reset All Settings Menu Parameter Explanation Yes Select Yes to reset all settings in the Preference menu except Date And Time , Lan guage , Unit: Length , and Unit: Temperature . No[...]

Problem Solver 164 Chapter 5 Problem Solver When a Message is Displayed If one of the following message s is displayed, read and foll ow the instructions below. Messages What to do Prepare empty waste ink bottle. The waste ink bottle is getting full. Ready a new waste ink bottle. See “Options and Consumable Products” on page 176. Ink Cartridge [...]

Problem Solver 165 Auto Take-up Reel Unit stopped. Media is not correctly attached to the auto take-up reel unit. Press the W button and select Job Cancel to cancel printing. F l i p t h e A u t o s w i t c h o n t h e a u t o t a k e - u p r e e l u n i t t o O f f , t h e n f l i p i t b a c k a n d r e a t t a c h t h e media to the auto take-up[...]

Problem Solver 166 When a Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs Call-for-Service Re quest Error Codes The portions indicated by asterisks (“ *”) vary depending on the type of error. Error mess ages What to do Maintenance Request Replace Part Soon/Replace Part Now XXXXXXXX A part used in the printer is nearing the end of its service life. Contact[...]

Problem Solver 167 Troubleshooting You cannot print (because th e printer does not work) The printer does not turn on. The printer is not communicating with the computer. You cannot print under the network environment. o Is the power cable plugged into the electrical outlet or the printer? Make sure the power cable is securely plugged into the prin[...]

Problem Solver 168 The printer has an error. The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints The print head moves, but nothing prints. Test Pattern Does Not Print Correctly o Connect the printer directly to the computer using a USB cable, and then try to print. If you can print via USB, there are some problems on the network environment.[...]

Problem Solver 169 The prints are not what you expected Print quality is poor, uneven, too light, or too dark. o Are the print head nozzles clogged? If the nozzles are clogged, specific nozzles do not fire in k and the print quality declines. Try prin ting a test pattern. See “Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 114. o Was Head Alignment perf[...]

Problem Solver 170 The print is not positioned properly on the media. Vertical ruled lines are misaligned. The printed surface is scuffed or soiled. o Is Ink Low displayed on the control panel's screen? The print quality may decline when the ink is low. We recommend replacing the ink cartridge with a new one. If there is a difference in color [...]

Problem Solver 171 Media Media Is Creased Straightening the Tensioner Remove the six media guides from the tensioner bar (if attached). 1. Press the tensioner toward the printer. o Is the print head scuffi ng the printed surface? Smear caused by the print head scuffing the media can be prevented by adjusting the Platen Gap to suit the media. It may[...]

Problem Solver 172 2. Continue pressing the tensioner until the pr ojections on the inside at both ends contact the case. Media Jams Printing does not stop when the roll ends o Is the media creased or folded? Media with a strong curl or that is folded back on its leadin g edge or creased may cause jams or other media feed problems. Do not use media[...]

Problem Solver 173 Removing Jammed Media Follow the steps below to remove jammed media. 1. Open the front cover. 2. Turn off the printer. If a message is displayed and the printer w ill not turn off, unpl ug both power cables. 3. Remove the media holding plates, if installed. c Caution: Be careful not to tra p your hands or fingers when opening or [...]

Problem Solver 174 4. If the print head is over the m edia, move it aw ay from the jam. 5. Raise the media loading lever. 6. Pull the media to the cutter groove and use a cutter to re move torn or creased portions. 7. Manually rewind the cut media. 8. Remove any media that remains inside the printer. 9. Turn the printer on. Important: Move the prin[...]

Problem Solver 175 Reload the media and re sume printing. See “Loading Media - S 70670/S50670” on page 39 or “Loading Media - S3 0670” on page 58. Others Heaters Turn off or the Optional A dditional Print Drying System Stops The control panel display keeps turning off. The red light is on inside the printer. Important: If the printer is lef[...]

Appendix 176 Chapter 6 Appendix Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumabl e products are available fo r use with your printer (as of February 2012). For the latest informati on, see the EPSON website. Product Part number Explanation S70670 Ink cartridges Black T715100 Epson recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridge[...]

Appendix 177 Supported Media The following media can be used with the printer. Print quality is great ly affected by the type and quality of media used. Choose a media suited to the task at hand. For information on use, refer to the document ation supplied with the media or contac t the manufacturer. We recommend that you print a test run and check[...]

Appendix 178 Moving and Transporting the Printer This section describes how to move and transport the product. Moving the Printer This section assumes that the product is being mov ed to another locati on on the same floor without traversing stairs, ramps, or lifts. See below for info rmation on moving the printer between floors or to another build[...]

Appendix 179 6. Move the printer. Post-Move Setup After moving the printer, follow t he steps below to ready it for use. 1. Check that the new lo cation is appropriate. See the Setup Guide. 2. Plug in the power cables and turn the printer on. See the Setup Guide. 3. Perform a nozzle check to check for clogged nozzles. See “Checking for clogged no[...]

Appendix 180 Specifications Table Printer Specifications Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration S70670: 360 nozzles × 2 rows × 10 co lors (Metallic Silver, Light Black, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Orange, Light Cyan, Light Magenta, White) S50670: 360 nozzles × 2 × 2 rows × 5 colors (White, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) S30670[...]

Appendix 181 *1 Use a shielded twisted pair cable (cat egory 5 or better ). *2 For additional print dr ying system included with the S5067 0. *3 Media system installed; ink car tridges not included Temperature Operating: 15 to 35 °C/59 to 95 °F (20 to 32 °C/68 to 90 °F recommended) Storage: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104 o F) (within a month at 40°C [...]

Appendix 182 Standards and Approvals FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been te sted and found to comp ly with the limits fo r a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf ul interference when the equipment is operated in a c[...]

Appendix 183 WARNING The connection of a non-shield ed equipment interface cabl e to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certificati on of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for th is equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shield ed equipment interface cable w[...]

Where To Get Help 184 Appendix A Where To Get Help New :See comments to select sect ions you need. The word "ot her" indicates products except for inkjet, SPC, Page, and SIDM. Contacting Epson Support New :For All products Epson provides techni cal support and information on the in stallation, conf iguration, and operation of professional[...]

Software License Terms 185 Chapter B Software License Terms Open Source Software Licenses Bonjour This printer product includes the open source software pr ograms which apply the Apple Public Source License Ve rsion1.2 or its latest ve rsion ("Bonjour Programs"). We provide the source code of the Bonjour Prog rams pursuant to the Apple Pu[...]

Software License Terms 186 1.3 "Covered Code" means the Original Code, Modifications, the combination of Original Code and any Modificati ons, and/or any respecti ve portions thereof. 1.4 "Externally Deploy" means: (a) to sublicense, distribute or otherwise make Covered Code available, directly or indirectly, to an yone other th[...]

Software License Terms 187 (a) You must retain and reproduc e in all copies of Original Code the copyri ght and other proprietary notices and disclaimers of Apple as they a ppear in the Original Code, and keep intact all notices in the Original Code that refer to this License; and (b) You must include a copy of this License with every copy of Sourc[...]

Software License Terms 188 3. Your Grants. In consider ation of, and as a condition to, the licenses granted to You under this License, You hereby grant to any person or entity receivi ng or distributing Covered Code under this License a non-exclus ive, royalty-free, per petual, irrevocable license, under Your Applicabl e Patent Rights and other in[...]

Software License Terms 189 8. NO WARRANTY OR SUPPORT. The Covered Code may contain in whole or in part pre-release, untested, or not fully tested works. The Covered Code may contain errors that could cause failures or loss of data, and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies. You expressly acknowledge and agree t hat use of the Covered Code, or a[...]

Software License Terms 190 11. Ownership. Subject to the licenses granted under this License, each Contributor retains all rights, titl e and interest in and to any Modifications made by such Contributor. Apple retains all rights, title and interest in and to the Original Code and any Modifications made by or on behalf of Appl e ("Apple Modifi[...]

Software License Terms 191 13.3 Independent Development. Nothi ng in this License will impai r Apple's right to acquire, license, develop, have others develop for it, market and/ or distribute technology or products that perform the same or similar functions as, or otherwise compete with, Modifications, Larger Works, technology or products tha[...]

Software License Terms 192 The Original Code and all softwa re distributed unde r the License are distributed on an 'AS IS' basis, WITHOUT WARRAN TY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND APPLE HEREBY DISCLAIM S ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABI LITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, QU[...]

Software License Terms 193 3. Altered versions--including, but no t limited to, port s to new operatin g systems, existin g ports with new graphical interfaces, versions with modified or added functionality, and dynamic, shared, or static library versions not from Info-ZIP --mu st be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being th[...]