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  • Page 1 ® ® Epson SureColor S40600/S60600/S80600 User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents SureColor S40600/S60600/S80600 User's Guide ..................7 Introduction to Your Printer........................8 Notations Used in the Documentation ....................8 Printer Part Locations........................... 8 Product Parts - Front ........................9 Product Parts - Right Side ......................10 Product Parts - Inside ........................11 Product Parts - Back........................
  • Page 4 Tasks You Can Perform While Printing ....................60 Checking Consumable Status During Printing................61 Adjusting Heating and Drying During Printing................61 Correcting Banding Issues During Printing..................61 Printable Area and Media Size Checking ................... 62 Print Start Positions..........................64 Using the Control Panel Menus........................ 68 Accessing the Printer's Menus ......................
  • Page 5 Nozzle Check Pattern Prints Incorrectly ..................148 Overall Print Quality Is Poor ......................148 Image is not Positioned Correctly on the Media................149 Where to Get Help..........................149 Technical Specifications ........................151 Epson Control Dashboard System Requirements................151 Printing Specifications ........................152 Electrical Specifications ........................153...
  • Page 6 Environmental Specifications ......................154 Dimension Specifications ......................... 155 Interface Specifications ........................156 Ink Cartridge Specifications......................156 Media Specifications ........................157 Safety and Approvals Specifications ....................157 Notices ..............................158 Important Safety Instructions......................158 General Product Safety Instructions .................... 158 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions....................160 FCC Compliance Statement......................

  • Page 7: Surecolor S40600/S60600/S80600 User's Guide

    SureColor S40600/S60600/S80600 User's Guide Welcome to the SureColor S40600/S60600/S80600 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

  • Page 8: Introduction To Your Printer

    Introduction to Your Printer Refer to these sections to learn more about your printer and this manual. Notations Used in the Documentation Printer Part Locations Consumables and Replacement Parts Printer Usage Guidelines Notations Used in the Documentation Follow the guidelines in these notations as you read your documentation: •...

  • Page 9: Product Parts - Front

    Product Parts - Front Left maintenance cover Print drying system (included with SC-S60600 and optional for SC-S40600/S80600) After heater Tension bar Takeup reel roll core holder Takeup roll support Auto switch Manual switch Ink cartridges Ink cartridge lock levers Cartridge check light Right maintenance cover Media loading lever Alert light...

  • Page 10: Product Parts - Right Side

    Control panel Air filters Front cover Parent topic: Printer Part Locations Product Parts - Right Side Airflow vents Waste ink tube Waste ink bottle...

  • Page 11: Product Parts - Inside

    Casters Stand fixing screws AC inlets LAN port Data light Status light USB port Parent topic: Printer Part Locations Product Parts - Inside Print head (one print head for SC-S40600 and two print heads for SC-S60600/S80600) Media edge plates Cutter groove Pressure rollers Platen heater...

  • Page 12: Product Parts - Back

    Caps (one set for SC-S40600 and two sets for SC-S60600/S80600) Wiper unit Flushing pad Parent topic: Printer Part Locations Product Parts - Back Drive switch Roll holder Level gauge Lift lever Pre-heater Roll support Handle Parent topic: Printer Part Locations...

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    Control Panel power button power light media setup button LCD screen The Menu button back button The left and right arrow buttons The up and down arrow buttons The OK button The heat/dry menu button...
  • Page 14 maintenance button pause/cancel button light button LCD Screen Display Printer status and error messages Heater temperature status : Heater is at the selected temperature : Heater has not yet reached the selected temperature Feed adjustment information, if you have entered a value during printing Media information Displays the number for the selected media, the platen gap setting, the media width, and media remaining...
  • Page 15 Ink cartridge status Displays the printer status and approximate level of ink remaining : Ready to print : Ink is low; make sure you have a replacement ink cartridge handy : Ink cartridge is expended; replace the ink cartridge : Ink cartridge is not latched; lower the lock lever : No ink cartridge installed;...
  • Page 16 Wiper unit status Displays the remaining amount for the wiper : No error : Wiper unit is low; prepare a new wiper unit : Wiper unit is out; replace the wiper unit : Wiper unit not installed or installed incorrectly Print drying status Displays the status of the print drying system (optional for SC-S40600) No icon: Print drying system not installed or installed incorrectly...

  • Page 17: Consumables And Replacement Parts

    Consumables and Replacement Parts You can purchase genuine Epson ink, paper, and accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, visit proimaging.epson.com (U.S.) or epson.ca (Canada), or call 800-GO- EPSON (800-463-7766). SureColor S40600/S60600 ink cartridges Slot Ink color...

  • Page 18: Printer Usage Guidelines

    Clean room wiper (not available in some C13S090016 countries) Print drying system (optional for the SC- C12C932381 S40600/S80600) Media edge guide C12C932411 1-year extended Epson Preferred Plus Silver EPPS30SB1 (SC-S40600) service plan EPPS5070SB1 (SC-S60600/S80600) 1-year extended Epson Preferred Plus Gold EPPS30GB1 (SC-S40600) service plan EPPS5070GB1 (SC-S60600/S80600)

  • Page 19: Using Your Printer

    Using Your Printer Follow these guidelines as you use your printer: • Operate the printer only within the specified operating temperature and humidity range for your product and your media. • Check to make sure you maintain the specified humidity range, especially in dry areas or air conditioned environments.

  • Page 20: Handling Ink And Cleaning Cartridges

    Handling Ink and Cleaning Cartridges Follow these guidelines as you handle the ink and cleaning cartridges: • Extra ink is required to charge the print head nozzles the first time the printer is used. Be sure to have replacement cartridges ready. •...

  • Page 21: Handling Media

    • Do not drop ink cartridges or subject them to impacts. It may cause ink to leak. • Be sure to remove ink cartridges installed in the printer and thoroughly shake them once every three weeks. • If you are using the White or Metallic Silver ink cartridges, follow these additional guidelines to prevent sedimentation: •...

  • Page 22: Storing Your Printer

    • After printing, do not touch, rub, or scratch the printed surface to avoid removing the ink. • Dry printed media completely before folding or stacking it, or the printed surface may be damaged. • Keep printed media out of direct sunlight. •...

  • Page 23: Media Handling

    Media Handling See these sections to load and handle media on your product. Media Handling Precautions Loading Media Using the Auto Take-up Reel Viewing and Changing Media Settings Removing Printed Media Daily Tasks to Perform Before You Print Saving Sets of Media Settings Tasks You Can Perform While Printing Printable Area and Media Size Checking Print Start Positions...

  • Page 24: Loading Media

    • Place unused media is its original packaging for storage. • Do not load media if the edges are uneven on the roll; this could cause feeding problems. Rewind the media on the roll or use a different roll. Parent topic: Media Handling Loading Media Before loading media in your printer, review and follow the media handling guidelines for the best results.
  • Page 25 2. Open the front cover and raise the media loading lever. 3. Grasp the tabs on the media holding plates and slide them out of the way.
  • Page 26 4. On the back of the product, loosen the knob for the right roll holder and slide out the roll holder wider than your media width. Note: If the right holder handle shaft is not visible, rotate the handle counterclockwise until it stops or the media cannot load properly.
  • Page 27 6. Fully tighten the knob on the left roll holder. 7. Place your media on the roll supports. Note: Load the roll based on the printable side of your media. Printable side out...
  • Page 28 Printable side in 8. On the left side of the product, raise the lift lever to lift the media into position.
  • Page 29 9. Firmly insert the roll media onto the left roll holder, then lower the lift lever. Note: If the outer diameter of the roll media is less than 5.5 inches (140 mm), you need to manually lift the roll media onto the roll holder. 10.
  • Page 30 11. Push the right roll holder into the roll media, then lower the lift lever.
  • Page 31 12. Push the center of the roll holder twice to securely insert it into the roll core. Note: Make sure the roll holder is fully inserted into the roll core or media may not feed correctly and slip during printing, or cause banding in your printouts.
  • Page 32 13. Fully tighten the knob on the roll holder.
  • Page 33 14. Rotate the roll holder handle clockwise until part A shown here is hidden from view, then stop turning the handle.
  • Page 34 15. Insert your media approximately 12 inches (30 cm) into the opening shown here and lower the media loading lever. 16. At the front of the printer, hold the media in the center and raise the media loading lever.
  • Page 35 17. Pull the media straight out until it is aligned with the bottom edge of the label on the after heater. Note: Do not use two hands to pull the media to avoid skewing its position.
  • Page 36 18. At the back of the printer, lower the media loading lever to hold the media in place. 19. Lightly tap both ends of the media and check if there is a difference in tension between the left and right sides. If there is a difference in tension, raise the media loading lever, adjust the looseness of the media, and lower the media loading lever.
  • Page 37 20. Slide the media edge plates against the media and adjust them so that the round holes shown here are centered over the edges of the media. Caution: If your media is more than 0.02 inch (0.4 mm) thick, leave the media holding plates on the sides of the product or they could damage the print head.

  • Page 38: Using The Auto Take-Up Reel

    21. Close the front cover. Parent topic: Media Handling Related references Media Handling Precautions Using the Auto Take-up Reel See these sections to use the auto take-up reel with your product. About the Auto Take-up Reel Attaching the Take-up Roll Core to the Auto Take-up Reel Take Up with the Printable-Side-In Take Up with the Printable-Side-Out Parent topic:...

  • Page 39: Attaching The Take-Up Roll Core To The Auto Take-Up Reel

    It is best to do the following when using the auto take-up reel: • Use a take-up roll core that is longer than the width of your media so the media is taken up without protruding from the core. • Use the supplied paper tape or any commercially available tape to attach your media to the roll core. Parent topic: Using the Auto Take-up Reel Attaching the Take-up Roll Core to the Auto Take-up Reel...
  • Page 40 2. Loosen the roll core holder knobs and slide the core holders apart. Then center the roll supports between the roll core holders. 3. Align the right roll core holder with the right edge of the media and tighten the knob.
  • Page 41 4. Insert the roll core into the right roll core holder. 5. Push the left roll holder until part A is fully inserted into the roll core, then tighten the knob. Caution: Once part A is hidden, do not push the roll holder any further or you may damage the roll core holder.
  • Page 42 6. Trim the left and right corners of the media, leaving a straight section at the center about 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) wide. 10 inches (25 cm) 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) Parent topic: Using the Auto Take-up Reel Related tasks Take Up with the Printable-Side-In...

  • Page 43: Take Up With The Printable-Side-In

    Take Up with the Printable-Side-In After attaching the roll core on the auto take-up reel, follow these steps to take up media with the printable side in. 1. Cut a strip about 27.6 inches (70 cm) long from the included paper tape and attach one end to the center of the media using adhesive tape.
  • Page 44 2. Pull the other end of the tape straight down and attach it to the roll core using adhesive tape as shown.
  • Page 45 3. Set the Auto switch to the position. 4. Lower the tension bar until it lightly touches the paper tape.

  • Page 46: Take Up With The Printable-Side-Out

    Note: Make sure the media is taut; otherwise it may not be taken up correctly. Parent topic: Using the Auto Take-up Reel Take Up with the Printable-Side-Out After attaching the roll core on the auto take-up reel, follow these steps to take up media with the printable side out.
  • Page 47 2. Pull the other end of the tape straight down and attach it to the roll core using adhesive tape as shown.
  • Page 48 3. Set the Auto switch to the position. 4. Lower the tension bar until it lightly touches the paper tape.

  • Page 49: Viewing And Changing Media Settings

    Note: Make sure the media is taut; otherwise it may not be taken up correctly. Parent topic: Using the Auto Take-up Reel Viewing and Changing Media Settings After you load media in your product, you can select your saved media settings on the product control panel.

  • Page 50: Removing Printed Media

    3. Press the up or down button to select the length of the roll you loaded and press the OK button. If you turned on the Remaining Setting setting, you see a prompt to enter the length of the current media.

  • Page 51: Printing The Amount Of Media Remaining

    Printing the Amount of Media Remaining After you print, you can print the amount of media remaining on the leading edge of the remaining roll. This lets you enter the number the next time you load the media for the most accurate accounting of the media remaining on each roll Note: You must have turned on the Remaining Setup setting on the product control panel to calculate the amount of media remaining.
  • Page 52 2. Select Feed To Cut Position and press the OK button. The printer feeds the media to the cutting position (cutter groove). Note: If you printed the amount of media remaining onto your media, press the up arrow button to rewind the media as necessary to keep this information with the unprinted roll.
  • Page 53 3. If you are using the auto take-up reel, raise the tension bar. 4. Use your cutting tool to cut the media along the cutting groove. Warning: Do not place your fingers in the path of the cutting tool to avoid injuring yourself.

  • Page 54: Removing Media From The Auto Take-Up Reel

    5. Do one of the following: • If you are not using the auto take-up reel, skip the remaining step. • If you are using the auto take-up reel, go to the next step. 6. Set the Auto switch to off, then set the Manual switch to take up the cut media onto the take-up reel, depending on the printable side of the media: •...
  • Page 55 1. While supporting the left side of the media roll, loosen the left roll core holder knob and remove the roll core holder from the roll. 2. Lower the media roll onto the roll support.

  • Page 56: Daily Tasks To Perform Before You Print

    3. While supporting the right side of the media roll, loosen the right roll core holder knob and remove the roll core holder from the roll. 4. Lower the media roll onto the roll support. Parent topic: Removing Printed Media Daily Tasks to Perform Before You Print Perform these tasks before you start to print each day: •...

  • Page 57: Saving Sets Of Media Settings

    You can use the product's control panel to store numbered sets of media settings for each media type you use. This lets you quickly select all the necessary settings whenever you print on that media type. Note: You can also use the Epson Control Dashboard to save media settings. 1. Press the Menu button.
  • Page 58 7. Do one of the following: • If you want the product to automatically perform feed adjustment and head alignment, select Auto, press the OK button, and skip the remaining steps. Note: This option is not available when Film, Canvas, Textile, or Paper/Others is selected for the Media Type setting.
  • Page 59 Note: If you cannot decide between two patterns, select a value halfway between the two patterns. For example, select –0.05% if your adjustment pattern looked like the following: • If you see a pattern similar to the following, measure the distance between the + symbols in millimeters.

  • Page 60: Tasks You Can Perform While Printing

    9. Check the printed patterns and identify the pattern with the least amount of gap between the lines in each group. 10. Press the up or down arrow button to select the value you identified in the previous step and press the OK button.

  • Page 61: Checking Consumable Status During Printing

    Checking Consumable Status During Printing You can check the status of your printer's consumables (remaining ink level, waste ink bottle level, and remaining wiper units) during printing. 1. During printing, press the Menu button. 2. Press the up or down arrow button to select Printer Status and press the OK button. 3.

  • Page 62: Printable Area And Media Size Checking

    • If white bands (pale stripes) appear in your printouts, press the down arrow button to decrease the feed amount. 3. Check your printout for banding and repeat these steps as necessary. Parent topic: Tasks You Can Perform While Printing Printable Area and Media Size Checking The left and right edges of media recognized by your product vary depending on the Media Size Check setting.
  • Page 63 Bottom margin You can configure this margin in the RIP software from 0.2 inch (5 mm) to 0.7 inch (17 mm); if you set it below 0.2 inch (5 mm) or above 0.7 inch (17 mm), it is changed to 0.2 inch (5 mm) and 0.7 inch (17 mm) respectively to maintain feeding accuracy.

  • Page 64: Print Start Positions

    Right margin You select this margin as the total of the values for the Print Start Position (default setting is 0) and Side Margin(Right) (default setting is 0.2 inch [5 mm]) settings on the product control panel. You can select from 0.12 inch (3 mm) to 32.5 inches (825 mm). Media width 11.8 to 64 inches (300 mm to 1626 mm);...
  • Page 65 Right Side Print Start Position The print start position for the right side of the media is dependent on the Media Size Check setting from the Printer Setup menu. • When the Media Size Check setting is turned on, the print start position is approximately 0.4 inch (10 mm) from the right edge of the media when using the media edge plates, and 0.2 inch (5 mm) when not using the media edge plates.
  • Page 66 • When the Media Size Check setting is turned off, the print start position is indicated on the after heater. Top Print Start Position The print start position of the leading edge of your media is approximately 3.6 inches (92 mm) from the cutter groove toward the inside of the printer as shown.
  • Page 67 3.6 inches (92 mm) Parent topic: Media Handling Related references Printer Setup Menu Settings...

  • Page 68: Using The Control Panel Menus

    Using the Control Panel Menus Follow the instructions in these sections to access the printer menu system and select settings. Accessing the Printer's Menus Media Setup Menu Settings Printer Setup Menu Settings Maintenance Menu Settings Printer Status Menu Settings Other Settings Menu Settings Accessing the Printer's Menus You can use the printer menus to adjust the settings that control how your product works.
  • Page 69 Setting Options Description Feed To Cut Position — Sends the end of your printout to the cutting groove. Easy Media Setup — Set and save a variety of settings quickly and easily based on the loaded media type. Media Remaining Print Remaining Length Prints the amount of media remaining on the current roll.
  • Page 70 Setting Options Description Media Adjust Auto Performs media feed and head alignment adjustments. Use this setting Manual only after trying the following first to correct printout issues: • Select Auto for the Media Adjust setting during Easy Media Setup • Adjust the Advanced Settings Note: Auto is not displayed when Film, Canvas, Textile, or Paper/Others is selected as the Media...
  • Page 71 Setting Option Description Heating & Drying Heater Temperature Adjusts the temperature for the pre- heater/platen heater and after heater. Drying Time Per Pass Adjusts the time the print head pauses after each pass. Increase the drying time if the your printouts are blurry. After Heater Feed Feeds media to the after heater after printing.
  • Page 72 Setting Option Description Multi Strike Printing Select the number of times each line is printed. You may need to increase this 1 to 8 setting when performing high-density printing using backlight films. Feed Speed Limiter Select Off for most situations to maintain print speeds.

  • Page 73: Adjusting Media Feed And Head Alignment

    Adjusting Media Feed and Head Alignment You can perform media feed and head alignment adjustments using the Media Adjust setting in the Media Setup menu. Use this setting only after trying both of the following first to correct printout issues: •...
  • Page 74 10. Do one of the following depending on the type of adjustment pattern printed: • Standard: Check the pattern for group A and B and identify the pattern with the least amount of overlap or gap for each group. Press the up or down arrow button to select the value for the pattern you identified from group A and press the OK button.
  • Page 75 • 500mm Pattern: Measure the distance between the + symbols in millimeters. Select the distance you recorded on the control panel and press the OK button. he home screen is displayed when feed adjustment is complete. 11. Press the Menu button and select Media Setup > Customize Settings > Media Adjust > Manual > Head Alignment.

  • Page 76: Printer Setup Menu Settings

    13. Check the printed patterns and identify the pattern with the least amount of gap between the lines in each group. 14. Press the up or down arrow button to select the value you identified in the previous step and press the OK button.
  • Page 77 Setting Options Description Margin Setting Side Margin(Right) Selects the width of the right margin; click the link below to the printable area section for more information. Side Margin(Left) Selects the width of the left margin; click the link below to the printable area section for more information.
  • Page 78 Setting Options Description Btw Pages Nozzle Check Turns off automatic nozzle checks. Print Pattern Selects how often (based on the number of pages selected) to print a nozzle check pattern. You can then visually check the printed pattern to determine if the print head needs cleaning.

  • Page 79: Maintenance Menu Settings

    Related references Printable Area and Media Size Checking Print Start Positions Related tasks Checking for Clogged Print Head Nozzles Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles Maintenance Menu Settings The Maintenance menu lets you run nozzle checks, cleaning cycles, and other maintenance operations. You can access the menu directly by pressing the maintenance button.
  • Page 80 Setting Options Description Other maintenance Ink Circulation The printer automatically circulates the White and Metallic Silver ink to help (SC-S80600 only) prevent sedimentation. However, when printing multiple copies of a large print job, you may notice a difference in color in your printouts if the ink is circulated in between copies.

  • Page 81: Printer Status Menu Settings

    Related tasks Checking for Clogged Print Head Nozzles Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle Replacing the Maintenance Parts Performing Pre-storage Maintenance Changing the Color Mode Applying Carriage Rod Grease Printer Status Menu Settings The Printer Status menu lets you track printer usage and firmware version. Setting Options Description...
  • Page 82 Setting Options Description Network Setup IP Address Setting Determines whether IP addresses are obtained automatically through DHCP or manually. Select Panel to enter an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address manually. Print Status Sheet Prints the current network status and settings.

  • Page 83: Maintenance

    Maintenance See the instructions in these sections to maintain your printer for optimum results. When to Maintain Your Product Preparing for Maintenance Cleaning the Platen Heater and Media Edge Plates Performing Regular Cleaning Shaking and Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle Replacing the Maintenance Parts Replacing the Media Edge Plates Print Head Maintenance...
  • Page 84 Cleaning Schedule * SC-S40600: Right print head only Number Area to clean Frequency Platen heater and media edge Daily plates Around the print head Once a month or when you see a message on the LCD screen to perform head maintenance Around caps Around flushing pad Once a month or as needed...
  • Page 85 Consumables and Parts Replacement Schedule Number Part to replace Frequency Air filters When you see a message on the LCD screen to replace the part Flushing pad Wiper unit Media edge plates If the plates are deformed or damaged Waste ink bottle When you see a message on the LCD screen to replace the part Ink cartridge When you see an ink low or expended message on the LCD screen...

  • Page 86: Preparing For Maintenance

    Procedure Frequency Clean print head When a clog is found after a nozzle check Pre-storage maintenance When you will turn off the printer and not use it for a long time Change color mode When switching between White and Metallic Silver ink cartridges or when you no longer need to use either spot color (SC-S80600 only) Clean pressure rollers...

  • Page 87: Maintenance Supplies

    Maintenance Precautions Parent topic: Maintenance Maintenance Supplies Before performing any maintenance tasks or replacing ink, make sure you have the maintenance supplies listed here. Protective eyewear Obtain commercially available eyewear to protect your eyes from ink and ink cleaner. Mask Obtain a commercially available mask to protect your mouth and nose from ink and ink cleaner.

  • Page 88: Maintenance Precautions

    Grease Kit Use the grease kit that came with your product to apply grease to the carriage rods. Number Part Quantity Gloves Grease tool Cleaning stick Pad A Pad B Grease Parent topic: Preparing for Maintenance Maintenance Precautions Follow these precautions as you maintain your product: •...

  • Page 89: Cleaning The Platen Heater And Media Edge Plates

    • Do not touch the ends of the cleaning sticks to prevent oil from your hands from damaging the print head. • Do not use alcohol or water to clean the nozzle surface, caps, or wiper or you may damage your product.
  • Page 90 Caution: • If ink remains on these parts, it could transfer to your printouts. Continued use of your product with ink, paper particles, or lint on these surfaces could damage the print heads or clog the nozzles. • Do not use the ink cleaner to clean these parts. 1.

  • Page 91: Performing Regular Cleaning

    5. Use the damp cloth to clean the media edge plates. Note: If you are using media that contains glue, dampen the cloth with a mild detergent, wring it out thoroughly, and use it to clean the media edge plates. Remove the plates and clean both sides if necessary.
  • Page 92 Be sure to do the following: • Store ink cleaner at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. • Use fresh ink cleaner with a fresh cleaning stick each time; do not reuse them. • Dispose of used cleaning sticks and ink cleaner according to local disposal regulations. 1.

  • Page 93: Moving The Print Head For Maintenance

    Moving the Print Head for Maintenance Certain maintenance tasks require that you move the print head as described here before performing the task. Caution: Always move the print head as described here. Do not move the print head manually or you may cause your product to malfunction.
  • Page 94 2. Open the left maintenance cover. 3. Dampen a new cleaning stick with ink cleaner and use it to clean the areas shown here. Note: Use a wipe to remove any clots of ink that form after using a cleaning stick.

  • Page 95: Cleaning The Anti-Drying Caps

    4. Dampen a new cleaning stick with ink cleaner and use it to clean the areas shown here. Note: Two print heads are shown here; the SC-S40600 comes with only the right print head. 5. Dampen a new cleaning stick with ink cleaner and use it to clean the areas shown here. 6.
  • Page 96 1. Open the right maintenance cover. 2. Dampen a new cleaning stick with ink cleaner. 3. Hold the cleaning stick flat against the top edges of the cap and wipe in the direction shown. Clean the top edges of each cap.
  • Page 97 Caution: Do not press too hard against the edges of the caps or touch the inner side of the caps to avoid damaging them and preventing the print head from capping correctly.
  • Page 98 4. Use the flat side of the cleaning stick to clean the outside of each cap.
  • Page 99 5. If the guides require cleaning, dampen a new cleaning stick with ink cleaner and use it to clean the areas shown.
  • Page 100 6. If a film of ink remains after cleaning with the cleaning stick, use tweezers to remove it.
  • Page 101 7. Remove any lint or dust from the inside of the caps using the tip of a cleaning stick or tweezers.

  • Page 102: Shaking And Replacing Ink Cartridges

    8. Wipe off any lint or dust from the flushing pad using the tip of a cleaning stick. 9. Close the maintenance cover and press the OK button. Parent topic: Performing Regular Cleaning Related references Used Parts Disposal Guidelines Shaking and Replacing Ink Cartridges See these sections to shake and replace the ink cartridges.

  • Page 103: Shaking The Ink Cartridges

    Shaking the Ink Cartridges You must remove the ink cartridges installed in the product and thoroughly shake them once every three weeks to maintain print quality. You must shake the White and Metallic Silver ink cartridges (SC-S80600 only) daily. Caution: Be careful handling the ink cartridge as there may be ink around the ink supply port. Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water.
  • Page 104 Note: Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.
  • Page 105 3. Insert your finger into the depression on top of the ink cartridge and pull the cartridge straight out. Caution: Be careful handling the ink cartridge as there may be ink around the ink supply port. Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
  • Page 106 5. Make sure the labels on the cartridge and product match, then insert the cartridge into the slot. 6. Lower the lock lever. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. 7.

  • Page 107: Replacing The Waste Ink Bottle

    Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle When you see a message telling you to prepare an empty ink bottle on the LCD screen, the waste ink bottle is nearly full. Make sure you have a new waste ink bottle handy. When you see a message telling you to replace the waste ink bottle, the waste ink bottle is full and needs to be replaced.

  • Page 108: Replacing The Maintenance Parts

    2. Tightly seal the used waste ink tank bottle. 3. Insert the waste ink tube into the new waste ink bottle and place the bottle in the holder. Note: Be sure the waste ink tube is inserted in the waste ink bottle or waste ink could spill onto your product.
  • Page 109 1. If you see a message to replace the maintenance parts, press the OK button. 2. After the print head moves to the left side of the printer, open the right maintenance cover. 3. Put on the gloves included with the printer. 4.
  • Page 110 6. Grasp the sides of the wiper unit and pull it straight out. 7. Use the packaging from the new wiper unit to wrap the used wiper unit.
  • Page 111 8. Place the new wiper unit in the printer as shown and press it down until it clicks into place.
  • Page 112 9. Lift the tab on the bottom of the flushing pad, remove the flushing pad, and place it on the metal tray. Caution: Do not place the flushing pad on the product.
  • Page 113 10. Insert the new flushing pad into the slots on the product and press the tab down until it clicks into place. 11. Press the OK button. 12. Remove the new air filters from their packaging. 13. Grasp the installed air filters and lift them straight out of the product. 14.

  • Page 114: Replacing The Media Edge Plates

    15. Insert the new air filters as shown. 16. Press OK button. 17. Close the maintenance cover and press the OK button. You see a confirmation screen. 18. Select Yes and press the OK button. Parent topic: Maintenance Related references Consumables and Replacement Parts Maintenance Precautions Maintenance Menu Settings...
  • Page 115 3. Wait for one minute, then open the left maintenance cover and the front cover. 4. Grasp the tabs on the media edge plates and slide them to the left edge of the platen. Caution: Do not remove the media edge plates on the right edge of the platen or they could drop into the product and cause it to malfunction.
  • Page 116 5. Remove the left media edge plate, then remove the right media edge plate in the same manner.
  • Page 117 6. Align the white line on a new media edge plate with the edge of the platen.
  • Page 118 7. While pressing the tip of the media edge plate against the platen, attach the hooks to the front corner of the platen. 8. Confirm that the three hooked sections of the media edge plate are securely attached as shown here, with no gap between the plate and the platen.
  • Page 119 • The latch at the rear of the tab (3) should hook onto the front corner of the platen. Caution: If the media edge plates are not attached correctly, repeat these steps to reattach them or the print head may be damaged. 9.

  • Page 120: Print Head Maintenance

    10. Grasp the tabs on the media edge plates and slide them to the left and right edges of the platen. Release the tabs when they are in position. 11. Close the left maintenance cover and the front cover. 12. Plug in the power cords and turn the product back on. Parent topic: Maintenance Related references...

  • Page 121: Checking For Clogged Print Head Nozzles

    Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles Parent topic: Maintenance Checking for Clogged Print Head Nozzles To maintain optimum print quality, perform a nozzle check before printing. This lets you visually inspect the printed check pattern and clean the nozzles, if necessary. There are two ways to check the nozzles: •...

  • Page 122: Cleaning The Print Head Nozzles

    Related references Maintenance Precautions Printer Setup Menu Settings Maintenance Menu Settings Related tasks Loading Media Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles If printouts are faint or have gaps, you should clean the print head to clear the clogged nozzles. Clean the print head only if print quality declines or image colors are incorrect.

  • Page 123: Performing Pre-Storage Maintenance

    4. Press the up or down arrow button to choose one of the following cleaning options: • All Nozzles: Select this option when you see faint printing or gaps in all rows of nozzles in the check pattern. Go to step 6. •...

  • Page 124: Changing The Color Mode

    Note: If you performed pre-storage maintenance for the White and Metallic Silver ink cartridges and later need to do it for all the colors, fill the White and Metallic Silver ink first, then perform pre-storage maintenance again (SC-S80600). 1. Press the maintenance button.

  • Page 125: Cleaning Inside The Front Cover

    1. Press the maintenance button on the control panel. You see the Maintenance menu. 2. Press the up or down arrow button to select Other maintenance and press the OK button. 3. Press the up or down arrow button to select Change Color Mode and press the OK button. 4.

  • Page 126: Cleaning The Pressure Rollers

    Cleaning the Pressure Rollers Clean the pressure rollers if they become dirty. If ink remains on the rollers, it could transfer to your printouts. 1. Turn off the product, wait for the LCD screen to turn off, and unplug both power cables. If the optional drying system is installed, unplug the power cable for it also.
  • Page 127 5. Use the cloth to clean the pressure rollers. Caution: Be sure not to touch the carriage rod (B) or an error may occur during printing. Parent topic: Maintenance Related references Maintenance Precautions...

  • Page 128: Applying Carriage Rod Grease

    Applying Carriage Rod Grease When you see the message Apply secondary carriage rod grease on the product control panel, you need to apply grease to carriage rods A and B using the grease and tools that came with your product. Use a new grease pad when applying grease to the carriage rods.
  • Page 129 6. Firmly insert the tab on pad A into the slot on the grease tool and rotate the pad onto the tool. 7. Open the front cover. 8. Hold the grease tool against the back of carriage rod A and smoothly slide it back and forth across the carriage rod to wipe off any stains.
  • Page 130 12. Fully submerge the tip of the cleaning stick into the grease, rotate the stick two or three times, and remove it from the grease. Then apply the grease to pad A on the end of the grease tool. 13. Hold the grease tool against the back of carriage rod A and smoothly slide it back and forth twice across the carriage rod to grease the rod, as shown in step 8.
  • Page 131 15. Hold pad B against the front of carriage rod B and smoothly slide it back and forth across the carriage rod twice to wipe off any stains.
  • Page 132 16. Fully submerge the tip of a cleaning stick into the grease, rotate the stick two or three times, and remove it from the grease. Then apply the grease to a new pad B.

  • Page 133: Used Parts Disposal Guidelines

    17. Hold pad B against the front of carriage rod B and smoothly slide it back and forth twice across the carriage rod to grease the rod. 18. Close the front cover and press the OK button on the product control panel. The carriage moves back and forth.
  • Page 134 When handing over any used part that has waste ink on it to the industrial waste disposal company, make sure you include the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) found on the Epson support website. • Cleaning stick • Wipes • Ink cleaner •...

  • Page 135: Moving Or Transporting The Product

    When moving the product, see these sections to prepare and move the product, and set it back up after moving it. If you need to transport the product a long distance, contact Epson support. Prepare to Move the Product Setting Up the Product After Moving...

  • Page 136: Setting Up The Product After Moving

    6. Make sure the adjusters rest higher than the caster. If necessary, use the included wrench to loosen the nut on top of the adjuster. Then turn the nut on the bottom counter-clockwise to raise the adjuster. 7. Move the product. Caution: Roll the product on the casters for only a short distance over a level floor.
  • Page 137 2. Install the waste ink bottle. 3. Connect the power cables to an electrical outlet and turn on the printer. 4. Load media in the product. 5. Perform a nozzle check and confirm that there are no clogged nozzles. 6. Perform media adjustment and check the print quality. Parent topic: Moving or Transporting the Product Related concepts...

  • Page 138: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product. Product Status Messages Solving Printer Problems Solving Printing Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Where to Get Help Product Status Messages You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages or icons on its LCD screen.
  • Page 139 If this message persists, contact Epson for support. Restart the printer. Print head is nearing end of The print head is nearing the end of its service life. Contact Epson service life. for support. Auto Take-up Reel Unit stopped. Press the pause/cancel button and select Job Cancel to cancel printing.
  • Page 140 Setup menu. Maintenance Request The product part indicated is nearing or at the end of its service life. Contact Epson for support and provide them with the service code Replace Part Soon or Replace shown on the LCD screen. Part Now You must replace the part before printing again.

  • Page 141: Solving Printer Problems

    Turn the printer on and off several times. If the same call for service is displayed on the LCD screen, contact Epson for support and provide them with the service code shown on the LCD screen.

  • Page 142: Printer Does Not Turn On

    Parent topic: Solving Printer Problems Related references Printer Setup Menu Settings Forgot the Administrator Password If you forgot the administrator password you created during network setup, contact Epson for support. Parent topic: Solving Printer Problems Related references Where to Get Help...

  • Page 143: Red Light Shines Inside The Printer

    Red Light Shines Inside the Printer The red light always shines inside the printer. This is normal. Parent topic: Solving Printer Problems Solving Printing Problems Check these sections if you have problems printing with your product. Nothing Prints Cannot Print Over a Network Print Head Moves But Nothing Prints Printing Continues After Media Roll Empties Removing Jammed Media...

  • Page 144: Print Head Moves But Nothing Prints

    • If you are using TCP/IP, make sure the printer's IP address is set correctly for your network. If your network does not assign IP addresses using DHCP, set the IP address manually. • Check your wired LAN router or access point to see if the LED for the port to which your printer is connected is on or flashing.

  • Page 145: Removing Jammed Media

    Removing Jammed Media If media jams in the printer, check the following: • Make sure the media is not curled, creased, or folded on the leading edge. Do not use media that exhibits these problems. • Check the media specifications to make sure you can use the media with your printer and your RIP software.
  • Page 146 Caution: If the media holding plates are deformed or damaged, do not continue to use them or you could damage the pressure rollers or print heads. Replace the media holding plates before continuing with these steps to remove jammed media. 4.
  • Page 147 6. Pull the media to the cutter groove and cut off the torn or creased media from the roll. 7. Manually rewind the media. 8. Remove any media that remains inside the product. 9. Turn the product back on, load media, run a nozzle check and, if necessary, clean the print heads. Caution: Do not leave the product turned off with the print heads in an uncapped position for an extended period.

  • Page 148: Solving Print Quality Problems

    Manual > 500mm Pattern setting. The same media in a different width may require different adjustment values. • Use genuine Epson ink cartridges and make sure the cartridges have not expired. • Raise the temperature of the after heater, and give the heater and your media time to warm up before printing again.

  • Page 149: Image Is Not Positioned Correctly On The Media

    Related references Printer Setup Menu Settings Related tasks Loading Media Where to Get Help Epson provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611,...
  • Page 150 Note: For help using any other software on your system, see the documentation for that software for technical support information. Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink, paper, and accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, visit proimaging.epson.com (U.S.) or...

  • Page 151: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal. Epson Control Dashboard System Requirements...

  • Page 152: Printing Specifications

    High-Speed USB port compatible with USB 2.0 Specification Ethernet 1000BASE-T Display resolution SXGA (1280 × 1024) or higher Browser Safari 4 or later Note: Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product.

  • Page 153: Electrical Specifications

    Resolution 1440 × 1440 dpi maximum Control code ESC/P raster (undisclosed command) Media feed method Friction feed Built-in memory SC-S40600/S60600: Main memory: 512MB Network: 128MB SC-S80600: Main memory: 2GB Network: 128MB Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply rating 100 to 120 V (printer and print drying system) 200 to 240 V...

  • Page 154: Environmental Specifications

    Power consumption SC-S40600: Printing: approximately 480 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: approximately 330 W Sleep mode: approximately 12 W Power off mode: 1.5 W SC-S60600 (with print drying system): Printing: approximately 745 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: approximately 445 W Sleep mode: approximately 13 W Power off mode: 1.8 W SC-S80600: Printing: approximately 650 W (ISO/IEC24712)

  • Page 155: Dimension Specifications

    Dimension Specifications Height SC-S40600/S80600: Stored: 52.7 inches (1338 mm) Printing: 65.7 inches (1670 mm) SC-S60600: Stored: 52.7 inches (1338 mm) Printing: 65.7 inches (1670 mm) Width SC-S40600/S80600: Stored: 103.1 inches (2620 mm) Printing: 103.1 inches (2620 mm) SC-S60600: Stored: 103.1 inches (2620 mm) Printing: 103.1 inches (2620 mm) Depth SC-S40600/S80600:...

  • Page 156: Interface Specifications

    Interface Specifications USB Interface Hi-Speed USB-Compatible with the Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0 Network Interface 100Base-TX/1000Base-T (requires a shielded twisted pair cable, category 5 or higher) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Color SC-S40600/S60600: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow SC-S80600: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Orange, Red, Light Black, Light Magenta, Light Cyan, White/Metallic Silver...

  • Page 157: Media Specifications

    Related references Consumables and Replacement Parts Media Specifications Print quality is greatly affected by the type and quality of media used. Always test a sample of media before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Note: Do not use media that is wrinkled, scratched, torn, or dirty. Roll media Roll core size 2 or 3 inches (50.8 to 76.2 mm)

  • Page 158: Notices

    Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal. Important Safety Instructions...
  • Page 159 • If you use an extension cord with the product, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.

  • Page 160: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    Note: The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. Click here for details. Parent topic: Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. •...

  • Page 161: Fcc Compliance Statement

    • Do not dismantle or alter an ink cartridge. This could damage the print head and may prevent the product from printing. • Do not drop cartridges or bump them against hard objects; otherwise, the ink may leak. • Store ink cartridges at room temperature in a location that is not exposed to direct sunlight. •...

  • Page 162: Software License Terms

    Version1.2 or its latest version until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product. If you desire to receive the source code of the Bonjour Programs, contact Epson support. You can redistribute Bonjour Programs and/or modify it under the terms of the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version.
  • Page 163 1.4 "Externally Deploy" means:(a) to sublicense, distribute or otherwise make Covered Code available, directly or indirectly, to anyone other than You; and/or (b) to use Covered Code, alone or as part of a Larger Work, in any way to provide a service, including but not limited to delivery of content, through electronic communication with a client other than You.
  • Page 164 Source Code that alter or restrict this License or the recipients' rights hereunder, except as permitted under Section 6. 2.2 Modified Code. You may modify Covered Code and use, reproduce, display, perform, internally distribute within Your organization, and Externally Deploy Your Modifications and Covered Code, for commercial or non-commercial purposes, provided that in each instance You also meet all of these conditions: (a) You must satisfy all the conditions of Section 2.1 with respect to the Source Code of the Covered...
  • Page 165 4. Larger Works. You may create a Larger Work by combining Covered Code with other code not governed by the terms of this License and distribute the Larger Work as a single product. In each such instance, You must make sure the requirements of this License are fulfilled for the Covered Code or any portion thereof.
  • Page 166 communication systems, or air traffic control machines in which case the failure of the Covered Code could lead to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage. 9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL APPLE OR ANY CONTRIBUTOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS LICENSE OR YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE COVERED CODE, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, WHETHER UNDER A...
  • Page 167 Covered Code which have been properly granted prior to termination shall survive any termination of this License. Provisions which, by their nature, should remain in effect beyond the termination of this License shall survive, including but not limited to Sections 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.2 and 13. No party will be liable to any other for compensation, indemnity or damages of any sort solely as a result of terminating this License in accordance with its terms, and termination of this License will be without prejudice to any other right or remedy of any party.
  • Page 168 License. The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded. 13.7 Entire Agreement; Governing Law. This License constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This License shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California, except that body of California law concerning conflicts of law.

  • Page 169: Trademarks

    Apple is a trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Parent topic:...

  • Page 170: Copyright Notice

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.

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