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(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.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Introduction ❏ Keep the entire computer system away from Introduction potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. Important Safety ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Introduction ❏ Always turn the product off using the Power button Note: Notes contain useful or on the control panel. When this button is pressed, additional information on the the Power light flashes briefly then goes off. Do not operation of this product.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Introduction Printer Parts Front section Printer cover Open this cover when cleaning the printer or clearing jams. Maintenance box covers Open these covers when replacing the Maintenance Box. “Replacing Maintenance Boxes” on page 58 Casters There are two casters on each leg. The casters are normally kept locked once the printer is in place.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Introduction Side cover Open the side cover to remove the slider for chip unit replacement. Always close the side cover securely after inserting the slider. AC inlet Connect the supplied power cable here. Option port Connects the optional auto take-up reel unit.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Introduction Adapter holder The roll paper adapter is placed in this holder after the roll paper is attached. Paper slot Paper slot used when printing with roll paper. Print head Fires ink via high density nozzles while moving left and right to print.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Introduction Slider Roll paper adapter Use the supplied roll paper adapter when loading roll paper onto the printer. “Loading Roll Paper” on page 21 Slider Attach the chip unit included with the ink pack before refilling ink.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Introduction Screen Control panel Displays the printer's status, menus, error messages, and so on. U “Screen View” on page 12 Menu button Displays the menu for the tab currently selected in the display. U “Using the Control Panel Menu” on...
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Introduction Displays the Maintenance menu, which is used for Displays the printer's status, operation, and error nozzle checks and head cleaning. messages. “Adjusting the Print Head” on page 52 “What to Do When a Message Is Displayed” on...
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Introduction : The Ink Tab - : The Maintenance Tab This tab displays the status of the chip unit. The maintenance tab shows the status of the Maintenance Box and is used to display the The Info Display Area Maintenance menu.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Introduction Easy maintenance Features Roll paper and all replacements, including ink refills, Maintenance Boxes, and cutters, are installed from the front, allowing the printer to be placed against a wall. The main features of this printer are described below.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Introduction ❏ Do not install the printer next to heat sources or Notes on Usage and directly in the path of air from a ventilator or air conditioner. Failure to observe this precaution Storage could result in the print head nozzles drying and clogging.
❏ If the ink pack has been stored in a cold location for Contact your dealer or Epson Support. a long period of time, keep at room temperature for ❏ The roller may leave an impression on paper that is at least 4 hours before using.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Introduction ❏ Do not rub or scratch the printed surface. If they are rubbed or scratched, the ink may peel off. ❏ Do not touch the printed surface; Failure to observe this precaution may cause ink to rub off.
Installs the EPSON communications driver (EPSON SC-B6000 Series Comm Driver). The Epson communications driver is required if the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is to be used to copy paper 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.
User’s Guide Introduction Uninstalling Software Starting EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 To remove the EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 or EPSON Launch EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 after confirming communications driver, follow the procedure below. that the printer displays Ready. Important: The application can be launched using either of ❏...
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Introduction Select the target printer icon, and then click OK. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue. When the delete confirmation message appears, click Yes. Restart the computer if you are reinstalling the EPSON communications driver.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Place roll paper on the roll rest on top of the Basic Operations printer. Loading and Removing the Roll Paper Loading Roll Paper Size the two supplied roll paper adapters to the roll core.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Raise the adapter lock lever to release the lock on Press the ( button on the control panel. each of the two roll paper adapters. Confirm that Roll Paper is highlighted in the display and press the Z button.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations ❏ Manual cut: Lower the roll lock lever. Press the ) button to cut the paper using the built-in cutter. A cutline is printed for manual cutting and can be used as a guide when cutting paper using the built-in cutter.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Removing the roll paper Buttons that are used in the following settings This section describes how to remove and store roll paper after printing. The pressure rollers may leave impressions on paper that is left in the printer.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Raise the roll lock lever. Viewing and Changing Media Settings The following is displayed in the control panel after paper is loaded. Holding the paper by the roll paper adapters, move the roll to the roll rest.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Replacing Paper Adjusting Settings Follow the steps below to change the settings displayed. This section describes how to replace paper. The procedure is displayed on the control panel screen. Follow these instructions. Buttons that are used in the following settings Buttons that are used in the following settings Select an option.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Installing the Attachment With the holes on the side of the stay at the bottom, secure the stay and Part R with two B for Auto Take-up Reel Unit screws. (Optional) Install the auto take-up reel unit while following the procedure in the Setup Guide supplied with the auto take-up reel unit attachment.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Hook Part L on the stand. From behind the printer, secure Part L and Part R with two A screws each. Align the screw holes of Part L and the stay. Secure with two B screws.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Using the Auto Take-up Using the Control Panel Reel Unit (Optional) This section describes how to use the control panel for the auto take-up reel unit. The optional auto take-up reel unit automatically takes up paper as it is printed.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Backward : The roll is taken up with the printable Set the auto take-up reel unit Auto switch to Off. side in. Plug the power cord into an outlet and confirm that the power lamp lights.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Keep the d button in the control panel pressed Set the Auto switch to Forward. until you have fed enough paper for about three wraps around the roll core. Keep the Manual switch pressed to Forward to wrap the paper three times around the core.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Set the auto take-up reel unit Auto switch to Off. Keep the d button in the control panel pressed Plug the power cord into an outlet and confirm until you have fed enough paper for about three that the power lamp lights.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations After cutting the paper, support the end to Removing Paper from the Auto prevent the printed surface touching the floor; Take-up Reel Unit continue to support the paper until it is all taken up. Keep the Manual switch pressed in the take-up direction (either Forward or Backward).
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Saving Settings Note: ❏ Be sure to check the paper characteristics such as paper tension, ink fixating, or paper thickness before Use the following procedure to save paper settings. setting the custom paper. For the paper's characteristics, check the paper's documentation or with your local dealer.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Select Reference Paper Press the d/u buttons to select the number of the pattern with the least amount of discrepancy Select the paper type that is the closest in characteristics between the lines in the printout, and then press to the paper you are using.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Measure the distances between the "+" symbols Press the d/u buttons to select the target value, in the printed adjustment pattern. and then press the Z button. Use only the distance between the center symbols...
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Press the d/u buttons to cycle through the Printable area characters for the selected character type. Once the character you want is displayed, press This section describes the printable areas for the printer. the r button to confirm.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Turning Off the Power Roll Paper Margin Margin Values Parameter Using Power Off Timer Top15mm/Bottom150mm = 15 mm = 150 mm The printer offers the following two power management options. = 3 mm A, B, C, ❏...
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Basic Operations Canceling Printing Press the W button on the printer, select Job Cancel on the screen, and then press the Z button. The print job is canceled even in the middle of printing. It may take a while before the printer returns to ready...
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Operations The steps for displaying the various menus are shown below. The example below shows the steps for accessing the Paper menu. * After pressing the Z button to select the highlighted option, press the y button to return to the previous menu. Press the W...
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu List The items and options available in the menu are described below. See the reference pages for more details on each item. , Print Queues menu “Print Queues menu” on page 44...
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu item Description Nozzle Check Press Z to start printing. Head Cleaning All Nozzles Execute (Light), Execute (Medium), Execute (Heavy) Selected Nozzles Execute (Light), Execute (Medium), Execute (Heavy) Head Alignment Manual(Uni-D) Press Z to start printing.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu item Description Network Setup IP Address Setting Auto Panel IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway Print Status Sheet Press Z to start printing. Restore Settings Yes, No Power Settings Sleep Mode...
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Menu Descriptions Print Queues menu Item Description Print Job Log Sheet Press the Z button to print the print job log. Paper menu indicates factory default settings. Item Description Load/Remove Paper...
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Description Custom XXXXXXXXXXX Select Photo Paper You can select the media type that is the closest to Paper (name of Reference the paper you are using. Matte Paper Setting custom paper...
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Description Paper Feed Pattern Use this setting if you are unable to resolve Adjust banding issues (horizontal striped lines or uneven Value colors) in the standard print area even after head cleaning or head alignment.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Description Print Paper List Press the Z button to print a list of custom paper settings. Maintenance menu Item Description Nozzle Check Press the Z button to print a nozzle check pattern. Visually inspect the printed pattern and perform head cleaning if you notice faint or missing areas.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Description Printer Setup Roll Paper Auto Cut Choose On to automatically cut roll paper using Setup the built-in cutter as each page is printed, Off to disable auto paper cutting.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Description Advanced Roll Paper Select High or Extra High if the paper wrinkles Settings Tension during printing. Normal Roll Paper Tension can be specified separately for each paper type using the Custom Paper Setting High option in the Paper menu.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Description Printer Status Firmware Version xxxxxxx,x.xx,xxxx You can see the firmware version. Option Status Lists the optional accessories currently connected to the printer and available for use. Show Total Prints View the total area printed (six-figure maximum).
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Using the Control Panel Menu Item Description Preference Language Japanese, English, Select the language used on the control panel's French, Italian, screen. German, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese Unit: Length Select the unit of length which is displayed on the control panel's screen or printed on the patterns.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Maintenance Checking for clogged nozzles Maintenance Buttons that are used in the following settings Adjusting the Print Head You need to adjust the print head if white lines appear in your print outs or if you notice the print quality has declined.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Maintenance Press the d/u buttons to highlight Head Cleaning the print head Cleaning and press the Z button. From the control panel you can clean all nozzles or select Select the method for specifying the nozzle rows to clean only those nozzles for which the printed nozzle for cleaning.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Maintenance Printing the pattern for head alignment takes from 7 to Note the numbers of the patterns with the fewest 11 minutes. The time required varies with the size of the white lines or in which the white lines are most pattern printed.
Be sure to read the Material Safety Data Sheet Replacements and Ink Refills (MSDS) before using ink packs. You can download it at your local Epson Web site. If the message Chip unit expended. is displayed on the Should ink contact your skin or enter your eyes...
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This is necessary 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.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Maintenance Attach the chip unit supplied with the new ink Open the slider ink inlet cover. pack to the slider. Check to confirm that the color of the label on the slider matches the color of the label on the chip unit when installing.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Maintenance Fill the ink tank with the ink from the ink pack. Put the ink inlet cap back on the ink tank. Insert the spout of the ink pack into the ink tank ink inlet groove and slowly tilt to pour out the ink.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Maintenance How to replace Maintenance Boxes Install the new Maintenance Box. Maintenance Boxes are located on both the left and right sides of the printer, but the procedure for replacing the boxes is the same in all cases.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Maintenance Buttons that are used in the following settings Remove any paper from the printer. “Removing the roll paper” on page 24 Confirm that the printer is ready to print. Press the l/r buttons to highlight - and press the Z button.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Maintenance ❏ Ink holder ❏ Damper kit ❏ Pump cap ❏ Ink supply tank The part life varies with operating conditions. Base the decision to replace the print head on the quality of the print results.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Maintenance Cleaning the Printer Press the ) button followed by the d button. Paper is fed while the d button is pressed. If the paper is not soiled, cleaning is complete. To keep your printer in optimum operating condition, clean it (about once a month).
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Maintenance Important: ❏ Be sure not to touch the roller or the ink absorbing areas (b, shown in gray) during cleaning; otherwise, prints may be soiled. ❏ Be careful not to touch the ink tubes inside the printer, otherwise, the printer may be damaged.
Use EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 to re-attempt the update. Restart the printer. If this message appears on the LCD panel again, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Command Error Press the W button and select Job Cancel to stop printing. Check to confirm that the Check print settings on RIP.
Turn on the printer again multiple times. If the same call for service is displayed on the LCD panel, contact your dealer or Epson Support for assistance. Tell them the call for service code is "XXXX ".
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Problem Solver Troubleshooting Is the USB hub recognized correctly? Make sure the USB hub is recognized correctly on the computer. If the computer correctly detects the USB hub, disconnect all USB hubs from the computer and You cannot print (because the connect the printer directly to the computer USB port.
Are you using a genuine Epson ink pack? selected for Paper Size Check in the Setup menu. This printer is designed for use with Epson ink packs. Select On for Paper Size Check in the Setup menu. The print quality may decline if any inks other than the specified ink packs are used.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Problem Solver Is the roll paper margin set to 15 mm or 35 Widen the bottom margin Depending on the content of the print data, the bottom edge may be scuffed when printing. In this If the value selected for Roll Paper Margin in the...
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Problem Solver Remove the paper via the paper feed slot or the Is the paper too thick or too thin? eject slot. Check that the paper specifications are compatible with this printer. For information about the paper...
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The light is a light inside the printer. The administrator password has been lost. Should you forget the administrator password, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Head cleaning starts when the printer is turned on. When turned on after an extended period of disuse, the printer may automatically perform head cleaning to ensure print quality.
For the latest information, see the Epson Web site. Important: Using ink from an undesignated ink pack may result in a malfunction. Epson shall not be held responsible for any damages or problems with the printer that may occur when using undesignated, non-genuine ink packs. Ink packs...
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Appendix Product name Product Explanation number Roll Adapter C12C811391 This is the same as the roll adapter supplied with the printer. Auto Take-up Reel Unit C12C815321 Be sure to use with the auto take-up reel unit attachment. The auto take-up reel unit can not be connected to the printer without the attachment.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Appendix Supported Media Moving and Transporting the Printer This printer supports the following paper specifications. The type and quality of the paper will greatly affect print This section describes how to move and transport the quality. Be sure to use the correct paper for your needs.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Appendix ❏ Perform Head Alignment and check the print System Requirements quality. “Minimizing Print Misalignments (Head Refer to the software RIP manual. Alignment)” on page 53 Transport Before transporting the printer, contact your dealer or Epson Support.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Appendix Standards and Approvals Safety UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1 Low Voltage EN 60950-1 Directive 2006/95/ FCC part 15 subpart B Class A CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class A AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A EMC Directive EN 55022 Class A...
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.
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...
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.
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:...
- 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:...
Program (each is defined in Section 6) until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product. If you desire to receive the source code above, please see the “Contacting Epson Support” in the User’s Guide, and contact the customer support of your region.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Software License Terms The list of LGPL Programs: uclibc-0.9.32 libusb-1.0.8 zeroconf 0.6.1-1 iksemel-rev25 e2fsprogs-1.41.14 Apache License This printer product includes the open source software program “Bonjour” which apply the Apache License Version2.0 (“Apache License Program”). Bonjour License This printer product includes the open source software program “Bonjour”...
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Software License Terms 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.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Software License Terms 1.8 "Source Code" means the human readable form of a program or other work that is suitable for making modifications to it, including all modules it contains, plus any associated interface definition files, scripts used to control compilation and installation of an executable (object code).
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Software License Terms 2.4 Third Party Rights. You expressly acknowledge and agree that although Apple and each Contributor grants the licenses to their respective portions of the Covered Code set forth herein, no assurances are provided by Apple or any Contributor that the Covered Code does not infringe the patent or other intellectual property rights of any other entity.
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Software License Terms 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...
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SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Software License Terms 13.2 Relationship of Parties. This License will not be construed as creating an agency, partnership, joint venture or any other form of legal association between or among You, Apple or any Contributor, and You will not represent to the contrary, whether expressly, by implication, appearance or otherwise.
SC-B6000 Series User’s Guide Software License Terms Other Software Licenses Info-ZIP copyright and license This is version 2007-Mar-4 of the Info-ZIP license. The definitive version of this document should be available at ftp://ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/license.html indefinitely and a copy at http://www.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/ license.html.
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