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  • Page 1 User's Guide CMP0011-01 EN...

  • Page 2: Copyrights And Trademarks

    (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Meaning of Symbols..... . 6 (SC-F7100 Series only)..... 62 Illustrations.
  • Page 4 Technical Support Web Site....146 Contacting Epson Support....146 Before Contacting Epson.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this Introduction product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock. ❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. Important Safety ❏...

  • Page 6: When Handling The Ink Packs

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ SC-F7100 Series (model K191A) has two power Important: Important must be followed to systems. There is a risk of electric shock unless the avoid damage to this product. two power cables are unplugged during the maintenance.

  • Page 7: Printer Parts

    After heater The after heater can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing. “Heating & Drying(SC-F7100 Series only)” on page 58 Media guide bar The media guide bar maintains tension to prevent the media sagging as it is taken up.
  • Page 8 Place the used roll core for media take-up on these holders. There are two supports: one on the left and one on the right. “Media Loading (SC-F7100 Series)” on page 42 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 supports: one on the left and one on the right.
  • Page 9 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Ink tank Holds ink used for printing. Slider “Slider” on page 13 Lock lever Raise the lock lever to unlock the slider for removal when replacing the chip unit. Always lower the lock lever into the locked position after inserting the slider.

  • Page 10: Front (Sc-F7000 Series)

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Front (SC-F7000 Series) Maintenance cover (left) Open this cover to clean the area around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer. “Cleaning Around the Print Head” on page 73 Eject guide Media is ejected along this guide.
  • Page 11 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Manualswitch Use this switch to select the manual take-up direction. The selected option takes effect when the Auto switch is in the Off position. Casters There are two casters on each leg. Once installation is complete, the front casters should be kept locked while the printer is in use.
  • Page 12 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction USB port Connects the USB cable. Maintenance cover (right) Open this cover to perform maintenance around the print head. Normally closed when using the printer. “Maintenance Around the Print Head” on page 71 Media loading lever After loading media, lower the media loading lever to keep the media in place.

  • Page 13: Slider

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Slider LAN port Slider Attach the chip unit included with the ink pack before refilling the ink. “Chip Unit Replacement and Ink Refills” on RJ-45 connector page 81 Connects the LAN cable. Use a shielded twisted pair cable (category 5 or higher).

  • Page 14: Inside

    The media holding plates prevent the media riding up and keeps fibers on the cut edge of the media from touching the print head. Position the plates at either side of the media before printing. “Loading Media (SC-F7100 Series)” on page 28 “Loading Media (SC-F7000 Series)” on page 33 Cutter groove Pass the blade of a cutter (available in the market) down this groove to cut media.

  • Page 15: Back

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Wiper cleaner The wiper cleaner removes ink from the wiper. It is a consumable; replacement may be required depending on the status. “Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner” on page 78 Caps Except during printing, these caps cover the print head nozzles to prevent them drying out. Cleaning may be required depending on the status.
  • Page 16 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Lift lever If the media to be mounted on the roll holders seems heavy, use these levers to raise the media effortlessly to the level of the roll holders. There are two supports: one on the left and one on the right.

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Display Control panel Displays the printer's status, menus, error messages, and so on. U “Understanding the Display” on page 18 Menu button Press this button to display menus. U “Using the Control Panel Menu” on page 86...

  • Page 18: Understanding The Display

    The printer enters pause status if this is pressed while printing. To release the pause status, press the W Displayed for the SC-F7100 Series only. button again, or select Pause Cancel on the screen and then press the Z button. To cancel print jobs...
  • Page 19 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction Media info 1 Status indicators The chip unit status is indicated as follows. ❏ From left to right, this display shows the selected media, platen gap, media width, and media : No error. Ready to print.

  • Page 20: Features

    : The Waste Ink Bottle is full. Replace Improving drying characteristics with a new Waste Ink Bottle. The SC-F7100 Series is equipped with an after heater that can be used to rapidly dry ink after printing. Media Feeding Unit Accommodates High-Capacity...

  • Page 21: Notes On Usage And Storage

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction E-Mail Error/Warning Notification Notes on Usage and The EpsonNet Config with Web Browser system built into the printer’s network interface offers e-mail Storage notification. Once configured for e-mail notification, the printer will send errors and warnings to selected...

  • Page 22: Notes When Not Using The Printer

    (lid) to prevent the print head from drying out. In Contact your dealer or Epson Support. this case, turn on the power and wait a while until capping is performed automatically.

  • Page 23: Notes On Handling Ink Packs And Ink Tanks

    The print head nozzles are very small, and they can become clogged easily if fine Contact your dealer or Epson Support. dust gets on the print head, and you may not be able to print properly.
  • Page 24 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Make sure printouts are completely dry before folding or stacking. If the printouts are stacked or taken up without being dried sufficiently, the print surface may be damaged. ❏ Avoid direct sunlight. ❏ To prevent discoloration, display and store prints as instructed in the documentation supplied with the media.

  • Page 25: Using The Supplied Software

    SC-F7000 Series Comm Driver) . The Epson communications driver is required if the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is to be used to copy media settings. It is not a printer driver. In addition, the software RIP may not display printer status if the Epson communications driver is not installed when the printer is connected to a computer via USB.

  • Page 26: Starting Epson Lfp Remote Panel 2

    Programs category. Exiting EPSON LFP Remote Panel Select the software you want to remove and then Click Finish in the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 main click Uninstall/Change (or Change/Remove). window. Selecting the following deletes the Epson communications drivers.

  • Page 27: Basic Operations

    Note: For information on the media that can be used in the printer, see: “Supported Media” on page 112 When using the SC-F7100 Series See the following section. When using the SC-F7000 Series “Loading Media (SC-F7000 Series)” on page 33...

  • Page 28: Loading Media (Sc-F7100 Series)

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Loading Media (SC-F7100 Series) Important: If the right holder handle shaft is not visible, rotate the handle as shown in the illustration This section describes the methods to load media. below until it stops. The media cannot be...
  • Page 29 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Raise the lift lever on the right side of the printer Note: to lift the media into position, then firmly insert Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the the roll holder.
  • Page 30 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Tighten the roll holder fixing screw until the Important: screw no longer turns to fix the roll holder in Once part A is hidden, do not turn the place. handle any further. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the roll holder.
  • Page 31 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Go to the front of the printer and open the front Note: cover. Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be fed by pressing the drive switch on the left roll holder.
  • Page 32 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Rewind the leading edge of the media to the front Attach the media holding plates. cover. First, position the plates so that the edges of the media are at the centers of the round holes.

  • Page 33: Loading Media (Sc-F7000 Series)

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations After loading the media, proceed to Viewing and Align the white lines of the plates with the white Changing Media Settings. lines of the platen and push the plates down to lock them in place and keep them from lifting.
  • Page 34 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Note: Important: Be sure the option selected for Roll Type in the If the right holder handle shaft is not visible, Customize Settings menu matches how the rotate the handle as shown in the media is rolled.
  • Page 35 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Raise the lift lever on the right side of the printer Tighten the roll holder fixing screw until the to lift the media into position, then firmly insert screw no longer turns to fix the roll holder in the roll holder.
  • Page 36 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Important: Note: Once part A is hidden, do not turn the Media that is heavy and difficult to unroll can be handle any further. Failure to observe this fed by pressing the drive switch on the left roll precaution could damage the roll holder.
  • Page 37 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Go to the front of the printer and open the front Rewind the leading edge of the media to the front cover. cover. For media with the printable side out, press the u button.
  • Page 38 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Attach the media holding plates. Align the white lines of the plates with the white lines of the platen and push the plates down to First, position the plates so that the edges of the lock them in place and keep them from lifting.

  • Page 39: Viewing And Changing Media Settings

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations ❏ Selected Media After loading the media, see the following section. Displays the parameters on which media settings Viewing and Changing Media are based as shown below. Settings RIP Settings: Media settings are based on those in the RIP.

  • Page 40: Exchanging Media

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations The roll type selection screen appears. Buttons that are used in the following settings Use the d/u buttons to select the roll type that matches the loaded roll and press the Z button.
  • Page 41 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Remove the media holding plates. Buttons that are used in the following settings Cut the media with the cutter. Pass the blade of the cutter down the cutting groove. Confirm that the printer is ready to print.

  • Page 42: Using The Auto Take-Up Reel Unit

    Injury may occur if the take-up roll falls. The usage method depends on your printer. Choose the method suited to your printer. Points to remember for correct When using the SC-F7100 Series take-up See the following section. Observe the following points for correct take-up of When using the SC-F7000 Series media.
  • Page 43 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Attaching the roll core Loosen the roll core holder locking screws and adjust the roll core holders so that the distance between the two is wider than the media. Set the Auto switch to Off.
  • Page 44 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Insert the roll core onto the right holder. Tighten the left roll core holder locking screw to fix the roll core holder in place. Confirm the following: the left roll core holder is...
  • Page 45 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Taking-up with printed side outU “Take-up with the Flip the Manual switch to to wrap the Printed Side Facing Out” on page 47 media once around the roll core. Take-up with the Printed Side Facing...
  • Page 46 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Set the Auto switch to Important: As shown in the identified sections in the illustration below, if the tensions of the left and right edges of the media are different, the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly.
  • Page 47 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Flip the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core. Pass the media through the front side of the media guide bar, and then attach the media to the take up roll core with tape.

  • Page 48: Removing The Take-Up Roll (Sc-F7100 Series)

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Set the Auto switch to Important: As shown in the identified sections in the illustration below, if the tensions of the left and right edges of the media are different, the media that follows cannot be taken up correctly.
  • Page 49 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Set the Auto switch to Off. Loosen the left roll core holder locking screw and remove the roll core holder. Lower the roll onto the roll support. Cut the media and roll the cut end onto the take-up reel.

  • Page 50: Media Loading (Sc-F7000 Series)

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Lower the roll onto the roll support. Important: ❏ Do not use a roll core with a deformed interior. If the roll core holder slips, the media may be taken up incorrectly. ❏ We recommend using a take-up roll core with the same width as the media.
  • Page 51 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Loosen the roll core holder locking screws and Insert the left holder into the roll core. adjust the roll core holders so that the distance between the two is wider than the media.
  • Page 52 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Flip the Auto switch to Off, and then press and hold the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core. Attach the media to the take up roll core with tape.
  • Page 53 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Set the Auto switch to Confirm that the media is attached without deformation. As shown in the identified sections in the illustration below, if the tensions of the left and right edges of the media are different, the media cannot be taken up correctly.
  • Page 54 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Take-up with the Printed Side Facing Flip the Auto switch to Off, and then press and hold the Manual switch to to wrap the media once around the roll core. Attach the media to the take up roll core with tape.

  • Page 55: Removing The Take-Up Roll (Sc-F7000 Series)

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Set the Auto switch to Confirm that the media is attached without deformation. As shown in the identified sections in the illustration below, if the tensions of the left and right edges of the media are different, the media cannot be taken up correctly.

  • Page 56: Before Printing

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Loosen the right roll core holder locking screw Caution: and remove the roll core holder from the roll. ❏ Because the media is heavy, it should not be carried by one person. When loading or removing the media, use at least two persons.

  • Page 57: Saving Optimal Settings For The Current Media (Print Media Settings)

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations *1: Displayed for SC-F7100 Series only; *2: Displayed Saving Optimal Settings for SC-F7000 Series only for the Current Media (Print Media Settings) For more information on these items, see U “The Media Setup Menu” on page 91...

  • Page 58: Head Alignment

    Alignment)” on page 62 entry position. Mistakes can be erased by pressing the l button Heating & Drying(SC-F7100 Series to delete the previous character and move the only) cursor back one spot.
  • Page 59 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations (2) Use the d/u buttons to set the drying time. Drying (SC-F7000 Series only) When you want to maintain a constant drying Allows you to set the drying time per pass. time even when the print width changes, set the...
  • Page 60 Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu. Multi-Strike Printing Feeding Tension (SC-F7100 Series) Choose the number of times each line is printed. Feeding Tension has 2 settings: Auto and Manual. Use the d/u buttons to select Multi-Strike Printing and press the Z button.
  • Page 61 (3) Press the y button to return to the customize settings menu. Feed Speed Auto is displayed for the SC-F7100 Series only. The Selecting Manual default setting for the SC-F7100 Series is Auto. The (1) Select Manual and press the Z button.

  • Page 62: Changing The After Heater Temperature Setting (Sc-F7100 Series Only)

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Use the d/u buttons to select Feed Speed and Use the d/u buttons to choose a value. press the Z button. After finishing the configuration, press the Z Use the d/u buttons to select the desired setting button.
  • Page 63 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations ❏ Pull the media to the prescribed position before The printer will print a test pattern. performing Head Alignment. Correct adjustment may not be possible if the media is not pulled When printing is complete, the media will...

  • Page 64: Feed Adjustment

    Basic Operations ❏ When Media Suction has been changed. Select the numbers for all colors and press Z. *1: SC-F7100 Series only; *2: SC-F7000 Series only Note: ❏ Pull the media to the prescribed position before To rewind the media, press the u button. Stop rewinding before the media is past the cutter performing Feed Adjustment.

  • Page 65: Performing Feed Adjustment During Printing

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Use the d/u buttons to select Customize Pattern length is displayed in the control panel. Select the values measured in Step 10. Settings and press the Z button. Use the l/r buttons to select the number of #1 Use the d/u buttons to select a media setting and press the Z button.

  • Page 66: Printable Area

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Printable area The gray area in the illustration below shows the printable area. The arrow indicates the feed direction. positions vary with the option selected for Media Size Check, as shown below. (right edge of media) On selected for Media Size Check: The right edge of the media.
  • Page 67 For example, if the Side Margin is set to 5mm, the actual margin is 10mm. Note that if the media holding plates are attached incorrectly, this value fluctuates. “Loading Media (SC-F7100 Series)” on page 28 “Loading Media (SC-F7000 Series)” on page 33 The value when jobs are printed continuously.

  • Page 68: Maintenance

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Clean the pressure rollers. Maintenance Remove particles of paper and dust from the pressure rollers using a soft-bristled brush. Daily Maintenance To maintain print quality, perform the following inspection and cleaning before starting work each day.

  • Page 69: Checking For Clogged Nozzles

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Checking for clogged nozzles Buttons that are used in the following settings We recommend that you check the nozzles for clogs each time you print to ensure quality results. Ways to Check for Clogs There are two ways to check for clogs.

  • Page 70: Head Cleaning

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Cleaning Cycle Always remove clogs from the nozzles of all colors before resuming use. If clogged nozzles (including clogged nozzles for colors that are not Head cleaning is performed automatically at used) remain when printing after resuming use, selected intervals of 1 to 10 pages.

  • Page 71: Maintenance Around The Print Head

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Mask (available in the market) Choose the nozzle arrays to be cleaned. Protects your mouth and nose from ink. ❏ Use the d/u buttons to choose the nozzle arrays with faint or missing segments in the nozzle check ❏...

  • Page 72: How To Clean

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Touch a metallic object before starting work to Confirm that the printer is on and press #. discharge any static electricity. The Maintenance menu will be displayed. How to Clean Use the d/u buttons to select Head Maintenance and press the Z button.

  • Page 73: Cleaning Around The Print Head

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Cleaning Around the Print Head Ink spatters on the base of the print head can be removed using a clean room wiper (available in Inspect the area around the print head and remove any the market).
  • Page 74 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Cleaning Wiper and Caps Remove the wiper. Holding the wiper by the attachment point, tilt it Clean the front and back of the wiper with a left and lift it out. cleaning stick. If the attachment points do not require cleaning, clean the wiper as shown below and proceed to Step 7.

  • Page 75: Cleaning The Wiper Rail

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Clean the attachment points with a cleaning Clean the area around the outside of the caps with stick. a cleaning stick. Important: Do not touch the insides of the caps. Failure to observe this precaution could deform the affected parts.

  • Page 76: Disposing Of Waste Ink

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Remove the wiper cleaner. Return the wiper cleaner that was removed in Step 2 to its original position. Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer. Place on the attachment point and press down until you hear a click.

  • Page 77: Replacing The Waste Ink Bottle

    At this point, please provide the Safety Data Sheet to the industrial waste disposer. You can download it at your local Epson Web site. Waste Ink Counter The printer tracks waste ink and displays a message when the counter reaches the warning level.

  • Page 78: Replacing The Wiper And Wiper Cleaner

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Remove the Waste Ink Bottle from the Waste Ink Important: Bottle holder. ❏ Be sure to confirm that the waste ink tube is inserted in the mouth of the waste ink bottle. Ink will spill onto the surrounding area if the tube is not inserted in the bottle.
  • Page 79 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Remove the wiper cleaner. Buttons that are used in the following settings Grasp the cleaner as shown and lift it from the printer. Confirm that the printer is on and press #. The Maintenance menu will be displayed.
  • Page 80 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Remove the wiper. The menus will close when the print head returns to its normal position. Holding the wiper by the attachment point, tilt it left and lift it out. Insert new wiper. Remove the cap on the wiping part of the wiper.

  • Page 81: Chip Unit Replacement And Ink Refills

    Important: This printer has a remaining ink warning system. Use the following procedure for replacement and Important: ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink refills to replace the chip unit and refill the ink ink packs. correctly. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or When you are using the ink of initial filling after the reliability of nongenuine ink.
  • Page 82 Remove the chip unit from the slider. because fine dirt, dust and other foreign bodies mixed the ink in the ink tank cause the ink tank to malfunction. The ink tank replacement interval depends on the usage environment and conditions. Contact your dealer or Epson Support.
  • Page 83 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Attach the chip unit supplied with the new ink Shake the new ink pack as shown in the pack to the slider. illustration horizontally for approximately 5 cm left and right for 5 seconds approximately 15 Check to confirm that the color of the label on the times.

  • Page 84: Disposal Of Used Consumables

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Tear off the ink pack spout opening. Important: Get all the ink out of the ink pack so that there is none remaining. Do not use the ink in an ink pack to refill multiple different ink tanks.

  • Page 85: Parts That Are Periodically Replaced

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Parts That Are Periodically Replaced The following parts require periodic replacement. The time until the following parts need to be replaced depends on the conditions of use. ❏ Print head ❏ Ink holder ❏ Damper kit ❏...

  • Page 86: Using The Control Panel Menu

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The menus are used as shown below.

  • Page 87: Menu List

    Using the Control Panel Menu Menu List The following items and parameters can be set and executed in the Menu. See the reference pages for more details on each item. Setting items: *1: SC-F7100 Series only; *2: SC-F7000 Series only. Menu Item Parameter...
  • Page 88 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter 1 to 30 (media setting bank number) Setting Name Up to 22 half-size characters Feed Adjustment Manual Platen Gap 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 Head Alignment Manual (Uni-D),Manual (Bi-D) Heating &...
  • Page 89 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter Printer Setup Side Margin(Right) 3 to 25mm (0.12 to 1.00inch) “Printer Setup Side Margin(Left) 3 to 25mm (0.12 to 1.00inch) Menu” on page 96 Print Start Position 0 to 800 mm (0.00 to 32.00 inch)
  • Page 90 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Item Parameter Network Setup IP Address Setting “The Network Auto Setup Menu” on page 100 Panel IP: 000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255 SM: 000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255 DG: 000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255 Print Status Sheet...

  • Page 91: Details Of The Menu

    User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Details of the Menu Setting items: *1: SC-F7100 Series only; *2: SC-F7000 Series only. The Media Setup Menu The Media Setup menu can be accessed directly by pressing the M button. is the default setting.
  • Page 92 Change Platen Gap (the gap between the print head and the media) in the media settings selected in the software RIP. The default setting for the SC-F7100 Series is 2.0. The default setting for the SC-F7000 Series is 1.5. The default setting is recommended in most circumstances.
  • Page 93 Choose the platen gap (the distance between the print head and the media). The default setting for the SC-F7100 Series is 2.0. The default setting for the SC-F7000 Series is 1.5. The default setting is recommended in most circumstances. Raise the setting by 1 if printout is scratched or smudged.
  • Page 94 See the following for more information. “Heating & Drying(SC-F7100 Series only)” on page 58 The time needed for the ink to dry varies with ink density and the media used. If the ink blurs on the media, set a longer time than the recommended value for drying the ink.
  • Page 95 Manual. When Manual is set, we recommend setting Feeding Tension to a recommended value that complies with the width of the loaded media. See the following for more information. “Feeding Tension (SC-F7100 Series)” on page 60 Take-up Tension Auto Use Auto is in most situations.

  • Page 96: Printer Setup Menu

    Parameter Explanation Feed Speed The default setting for the SC-F7100 Series is Auto. The default setting for Auto the SC-F7000 Series is Lv2. The manufacturer default set value is recommended in most circumstances. Set Lv1 if thin media is creased or torn or sticks together or horizontal lines appear during printing.
  • Page 97 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Media Skew Check When skewed media is detected, the printer will either stop printing and display an error (On) or continue printing (Off). On is recommended in most circumstances, as skewed media may cause the printer to jam.

  • Page 98: The Maintenance Menu

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu The Maintenance Menu The Maintenance menu can be accessed directly by pressing the # button. Item Parameter Explanation Nozzle Check Print A nozzle pattern will be printed. Inspect the pattern visually and perform head cleaning if you detect faint or missing colors.

  • Page 99: The Print Logs Menu

    Estimates do not account for ink used over the life of the cartridge for ink remaining in the cartridge after the replace cartridge signal. Some Epson printers have multiple tools for estimating cost or ink consumption and not all tools work the same way.

  • Page 100: The Network Setup Menu

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu The Network Setup Menu is the default setting. Item Parameter Explanation IP Address Setting Auto Choose whether IP addresses are obtained automatically (Auto) using DHCP or manually (Panel). If Panel is selected, enter an IP Panel IP: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX...

  • Page 101: The Reset All Settings Menu

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Parameter Explanation Unit: Length Choose the units of length used in the control panel display and when printing test patterns. ft/in °C Choose the temperature units used in the control panel display.

  • Page 102: Problem Solver

    Use EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 to update the firmware again. Restart the printer. If this message appears on the LCD panel again, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Take-up Error (This message is displayed for the SC-F7100 Series only.) Flip Auto switch to off and reattach Media is not correctly attached to the Auto Take-up Reel Unit.

  • Page 103: When A Maintenance Call/Service Call Occurs

    Maintenance Request XXXX A part used in the printer is nearing the end Contact your dealer or Epson Support and tell them the maintenance request of its service life. code. You cannot clear the maintenance request until the part is replaced. A service call occurs if you continue to use the printer.

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver You cannot print under the network Troubleshooting environment. You cannot print (because the Are the network settings correct? Ask your network administrator for the network printer does not work) settings. The printer does not turn on.

  • Page 105: The Prints Are Not What You Expected

    “Feed Adjustment” on page 58 Are you using a genuine Epson ink pack? The printer is designed for use with the genuine Epson ink packs specified in this manual. Using any other type of ink pack may result in reduced print quality.
  • Page 106 Make waves developing. sure the loading method suits your setup. “Loading Media (SC-F7100 Series)” on page 28 Is the media creased or folded? “Loading Media (SC-F7000 Series)” on page 33...
  • Page 107 “Feed Adjustment” on page 64 Multiple causes are possible. When you are printing with 1 pass / 2 pass on the SC-F7100 Series, carry out the instructions from Step 1. Stains Due to Head Striking In other cases, carry out the following procedure until the print results improve.

  • Page 108: Media

    If the media loading method, heating “Feeding Tension (SC-F7100 Series)” on page 60 temperature, tension, suction and other settings “Media Tension (SC-F7000 Series only)” on are inappropriate, wrinkles and waviness occur page 61 on the media.

  • Page 109: Removing Jammed Media

    Continued use could damage the pressure rollers or print head. Printing does not stop when the roll Contact your dealer or Epson Support. ends If the print head is over the media, move it away from the jam.

  • Page 110: Others

    Reload the media and resume printing. SC-F7100 Series The printer enters sleep mode when the Heat Off “Loading Media (SC-F7100 Series)” on page 28 Timer expires and the heaters turn off. The time before the after heater turns off can be selected using “Loading Media (SC-F7000 Series)”...

  • Page 111: Appendix

    Important: Refilling the ink tank with an ink pack not specified in this manual can damage the printer. Epson is not responsible for any damages or injuries incurred through the use of unspecified Epson genuine ink packs, even if the printer is still within warranty.

  • Page 112: Supported Media

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Supported Media Moving and Transporting the Printer The following media can be used with the printer. This section describes how to move and transport the Print quality is greatly affected by the type and quality of product.

  • Page 113: Transport

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Unlock the stand. Perform a nozzle check to check for clogged nozzles. Release the caster locks on the left and right legs and fully raise the stand fixing screws. “Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 69 Perform Head Alignment and check print quality.
  • Page 114 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Use a hexagon wrench (large) to rotate the two screws a couple of turns to loosen them. Remove the left fixture.
  • Page 115 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Use a hexagon wrench (large) to remove a screw. Use a hexagon wrench (large) to rotate the two screws a couple of turns to loosen them. Use a hexagon wrench (large) to remove two screws.

  • Page 116: Attaching The Media Guide Bar

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Use the hexagon wrench (large) to tighten and Attaching the Media Guide Bar firmly secure the 2 screws. Parts used in the following operation Attach the right fixture. Use the hexagon wrench (large) to tighten and firmly secure a screw.
  • Page 117 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Attach the left fixture. Use the hexagon wrench (small) to tighten the four screws and secure the media guide bar. Important: Attach the bar using 2 or more people. If the media guide bar falls, it may be deformed.

  • Page 118: Parallel Adjustment

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Perform parallel adjustment. Parallel adjustment After attaching the media guide bar, read the following section, and then proceed to parallel In the following cases, perform parallel adjustment for adjustment. the Media Feeding Unit and Auto Take-up Reel Unit.

  • Page 119: Parallel Adjustment Using Tool A

    Parts used in the following adjustment The SC-F7100 Series includes two types of hexagon wrenches. For parallel adjustment of the Media Feeding Unit, use the large hexagon wrench. Note: When the film will be reused, the adhesive side may be soiled.
  • Page 120 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix As shown in the illustration, align Hole 1 of film b As shown in the illustration, align Hole 2 and 4 of with the screws on the left and right edges of the film b at the front of the printer with the screws loading guide, and then adhere it.
  • Page 121 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix On the rear of the printer, loosen the roll holder Important: fixing screws on the left and right sides. Next, If the right holder handle shaft is not visible, tighten the roll holder fixing screw to align the rotate the handle as shown in the left roll holder with the position of dotted line.
  • Page 122 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration Attach a counterweight to film a. After film a below is fully inserted. stops swinging, record the value of the scale on the front side of the white line of the platen.
  • Page 123 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix At the front and rear of the printer, raise film a While checking the scale of film a at the front of and move it so that it aligns with the right side of the printer, make an adjustment on the rear side film b tightly.
  • Page 124 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Auto Take-up Reel Unit At the front of the printer, remove the counterweight attached to film a. Use the large hexagon wrench to loosen the four fixing screws on the front of the printer as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 125 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Rotate the handle until part A in the illustration Important: below is fully inserted. If the left roll core handle shaft is not visible, rotate the handle as shown in the illustration below until it stops.
  • Page 126 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix After film a stops swinging, record the value of While checking the scale of film a on the front the scale on the front side of the white line of the side of the printer, use the large hexagon wrench platen.
  • Page 127 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix At the rear of the printer, remove the At the front and rear of the printer, raise film a counterweight attached to film a. and move it so that it aligns with film b tightly.
  • Page 128 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix At the front and rear of the printer, raise film a While checking the scale of film a on the front and move it so that it aligns with the right side of side of the printer, make adjustments using the film b tightly.

  • Page 129: Parallel Adjustment Using Tool B

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix At the rear of the printer, remove the Remove film a from the roll core. counterweight attached to film a. Remove the left and right side of film b from the printer. Pull out film a from the printer. Next, loosen the right roll core holder locking screw and remove the roll core holder from the roll.
  • Page 130 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Media Feeding Unit Loosen the roll holder fixing screws and adjust the roll holders so that the distance between the two is wider than the roll core. Confirm that the printer is off. Open the front cover and raise the media loading lever.
  • Page 131 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Pass the adjustment paper through the roll core. Important: Once part A is hidden, do not turn the handle any further. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the roll holder. Bring the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm from the right edge of the roll core, and then insert it into the printer.
  • Page 132 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix At the front side of the printer, keep the At the front side of the printer, keep the adjustment paper taut, place a ruler on the front adjustment paper taut and check the positions of...
  • Page 133 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix SC-F7100 Series Use the hexagon wrench to tighten and firmly secure the 4 screws. Pull out the adjustment paper from the printer, loosen the right roll holder fixing screw, and move away the roll holder.
  • Page 134 Reel Unit depends on your printer. Choose the method illustration below until it stops. suited to your printer. “When using the SC-F7100 Series” on page 134 “When using the SC-F7000 Series” on page 140 When using the SC-F7100 Series Use the large hexagon wrench to loosen the four fixing screws on the front of the printer as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 135 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Insert the roll core into the right roll holder. Move the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm Insert the left roll core holder into the roll core, from the left edge of the roll core, and then insert and then tighten the roll core holder locking it into the printer.
  • Page 136 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Pull out the adjustment paper, move it to a Keep the adjustment paper taut and check the position 5 cm from the right edge of the roll core, positions of the white line on the platen and the and then insert it into the printer.
  • Page 137 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix While checking the state of the two lines on the Pull out the adjustment paper from the printer. front side of the printer, use the hexagon wrench (large) to adjust the screw so that the drawn line aligns with the position of the dotted line.
  • Page 138 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Keep the adjustment paper taut, place a ruler on Pull out the adjustment paper. Bring the the front side of the white line on the platen, and adjustment paper to a position 5 cm from the then draw a line with a pen or other writing right edge of the roll core.
  • Page 139 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Keep the adjustment paper taut and check the While checking the state of the two lines, use the positions of the white line on the platen and the hexagon wrench (large) to adjust the screw so line drawn in Step 13.
  • Page 140 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Pull out the adjustment paper from the printer, Loosen the roll core holder locking screws and loosen the left roll core holder locking screw, and adjust the roll core holders so that the distance remove the roll core holder.
  • Page 141 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Insert the roll core into the right roll holder. Move the adjustment paper to a position 5 cm Insert the left roll core holder into the roll core, from the left edge of the roll core, and then insert and then tighten the roll core holder locking it into the printer.
  • Page 142 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix Pull out the adjustment paper, move it to a Keep the adjustment paper taut and check the position 5 cm from the right edge of the roll core, positions of the white line on the platen and the and then insert it into the printer.
  • Page 143 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix While checking the state of the two lines on the Pull out the adjustment paper from the printer, front side of the printer, use the hexagon wrench loosen the left roll core holder locking screw, and to adjust the screw so that the drawn line aligns remove the roll core holder.

  • Page 144: System Requirements

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Appendix System Requirements Printer Specifications Power consumption SC-F7100 Series (total of #1 and Consult the documentation for your software RIP. Printing: Approx. 460 W Ready mode: Approx. 330 W Specifications Table Sleep mode: Approx. 10 W Power off: 0.6 W or less...

  • Page 145: Standards And Approvals

    × 1311 (H) mm Maximum dimensions: 2620 AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A (W) × 1259 (D) × 1650 (H) mm EMC Directive EN 55022 Class A SC-F7100 Series: about 269 kg 2004/108/EC Weight EN 55024 SC-F7000 Series: about 225 kg EN 61000-3-2 *1 Use a shielded twisted pair cable (category 5 or better).

  • Page 146: Where To Get Help

    Support Technical Support Web Before Contacting Epson Site If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting Epson’s Technical Support Web Site provides help with information in your product documentation, contact problems that cannot be solved using the Epson support services for assistance.

  • Page 147: Help For Users In North America

    Internet Support Help for Users in Australia Visit Epson’s support website at http://epson.com/ Epson Australia wishes to provide you with a high level support and select your product for solutions to of customer service. In addition to your product common problems. You can download drivers and...

  • Page 148: Help For Users In Singapore

    The more information you ❏ Product usage questions or problems prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem. This information includes your Epson product ❏ Enquiries on repair service and warranty documentation, type of computer, operating system, application programs, and any information you feel is required.

  • Page 149: Help For Users In Hong Kong

    603-56288222 Internet Home Page ❏ Enquiries on repair services & warranty, product Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in usage and technical support (Techline) both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information:...

  • Page 150: Help For Users In The Philippines

    - 6PM) Prefix local STD code Help for Users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the Epson Philippines Corporation at the telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address below:...

  • Page 151: Software License Terms

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms Software License Terms Open Source Software Licenses Bonjour This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version ("Bonjour Programs"). We provide the source code of the Bonjour Programs pursuant to the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product.
  • Page 152 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 1.6 "Modifications" mean any addition to, deletion from, and/or change to, the substance and/or structure of the Original Code, any previous Modifications, the combination of Original Code and any previous Modifications, and/ or any respective portions thereof.
  • Page 153 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 2.3 Distribution of Executable Versions. In addition, if You Externally Deploy Covered Code (Original Code and/or Modifications) in object code, executable form only, You must include a prominent notice, in the code itself as well as in related documentation, stating that Source Code of the Covered Code is available under the terms of this License with information on how and where to obtain such Source Code.
  • Page 154 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms 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.
  • Page 155 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms (c) automatically without notice from Apple if You, at any time during the term of this License, commence an action for patent infringement against Apple; provided that Apple did not first commence an action for patent infringement against You in that instance.

  • Page 156: Other Software Licenses

    SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms EXHIBIT A. "Portions Copyright (c) 1999-2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This file contains Original Code and/or Modifications of Original Code as defined in and that are subject to the Apple Public Source License Version 2.0 (the 'License').
  • Page 157 SC-F7100 Series/SC-F7000 Series User's Guide Software License Terms Altered versions--including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, versions with modified or added functionality, and dynamic, shared, or static library versions not from Info-ZIP--must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original source or, if binaries, compiled from the original source.

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