Media - Epson SC-F7100 Series User Manual

SC-F7200 Series/SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide

Media

Media Is Creased
Are the Feeding Tension, Media Tension, and
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Feed Speed options in the setup menu
correct for the current media?
If these options are not correctly adjusted for the
current media, the media may be creased or torn
during printing.
"Feeding Tension (SC-F7200/SC-F7100 Series
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only)" on page 65
"Media Tension (SC-F7000 Series only)" on
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"Feed Speed" on page 66
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Is media printed at a high density being taken
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up? (SC-F7200/SC-F7100 Series)
If thin media or media lengthened by water
absorption is printed at a high density is being taken
up, creases may appear in the media in the after
heater. In the setup menu, set Take-up Tension to
Manual, and set the value to Lv1 or Lv2. Alternatively,
we recommend using thicker media.
"The Media Setup Menu" on page 109
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Is the after heater temperature too high?
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Adjust the after heater temperature to suit the media.
Try selecting Off for Tension Measurement in
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the setup menus. (SC-F7000 Series)
Automatic tensioning may fail to maintain some types
of media at the appropriate tension, resulting in
excessive slack or other tensioning problems that
interfere with printing.
"Tension Measurement" on page 65
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Problem Solver
Media Jams
Is the media creased or folded?
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Media with a strong curl or that is folded back on its
leading edge or creased may cause jams or other
media feed problems. Do not use media affected by
these types of problems.
Is the media too thick or too thin?
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Check the media specifications to determine whether
it can be used in the printer. If you are using a software
RIP, contact the manufacturer for information on the
settings and media that can be used.
Is Media Suction set too high?
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Reduce Media Suction. U
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Printing does not stop when the roll
ends (SC-F7000 Series)
Is Off selected for Tension Measurement?
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Periodically is recommended in most circumstances.
"Tension Measurement" on page 65
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Removing Jammed Media
Follow the steps below to remove jammed media.
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Caution:
Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when
opening or closing the front cover. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in injury.
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Open the front cover.
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Turn off the printer.
If a message is displayed and the printer will not
turn off, unplug the power cable.
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"Media Suction" on