Notes On Usage; Notes When Not In Use; Notes On Handling Ink Bottles - Epson SC-V7000 User Manual

Notes on Usage

Note the following points when using this printer as they could cause failure, malfunction, or a decline in print
quality.
• Use the printer within the temperature and humidity ranges described in "Specifications".
N"Specifications" on page 118
However, you may not be able to print correctly even if you meet the above criteria but do not meet the environ-
mental requirements of the media you are using. Use the printer in an environment that meets the media's require-
ments.
Also make sure you keep humidity within the specified range when using the printer in a dry area, in an environ-
ment with an operating air conditioner, or in a location exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not use in locations in which it would be subject to direct air flow from appliances such as ventilators or air
conditioners, or where there is a heat source nearby. Otherwise, the print head nozzles may dry and clog.
• You need to perform maintenance or replacement at the recommended time or sooner depending on the
frequency of use. Failure to perform maintenance can cause print quality to decline. Continuing to use the printer
without proper maintenance can damage the print head.
N"Maintenance" on page 74
• As well as when printing, ink is also consumed during maintenance operations such as head cleaning to keep the
print head in optimum condition.

Notes When Not in Use

Note the following points when not using the printer. If the printer is not stored under the right conditions, printing
may not be performed correctly when you resume printing.
• If the printer will not be used for an extended period (45 days), perform head cleaning once every 10 days. If you
do not use the printer for an extended period without cleaning the print head, the nozzles of the print head may
dry and become clogged.
N"Performing Head Cleaning" on page 92
If the printer will not be used for 45 days or more, contact your local dealer or Epson support.
• If you have not used the printer for an extended period, be sure to check the print head for clogged nozzles before
resuming printing. If the print heads are clogged, clean the print head.
N"Checking for Clogged Nozzles" on page 90
• Make sure that the carriage is positioned at the ink receiver before storing the printer. Also, when storing the
printer, return the louver (flushing box) on the ink receiver to the front position. Printing may fail if these
instructions are not followed and the printer is left for an extended period.
If the carriage is not at the ink receiver position, turn on the printer and then turn it off again. Make sure that the
carriage is positioned at the ink receiver and then turn off the printer.

Notes on Handling Ink Bottles

Note the following points when handling ink bottles to maintain optimum print quality.
• During the initial ink charging straight after purchasing the printer, enough ink is consumed so that the ink is
filled to the tips of the print head nozzles ready for printing. Prepare replacement ink bottles as soon as possible.
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