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SCL-4000D
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  • Page 1 SCL-4000D SCL-4000P Read this guide first. Please read this guide before operating this product. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 3 About the Instruction Manuals The instruction manuals for this printer consist of the following. ■ Please read before use of the printer. This START GUIDE contains precautions for safe operation and instructions for preparations necessary before using this printer (such as instructions on installing the printer driver).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before You Begin ............4 Conventions ................4 Illustrations and Sample Screens ........4 Trademarks ................4 Abbreviations ................ 5 Request to the Customer ............5 Legal Notice ................5 Safety Warnings and Precautions ......8 Check on the Bundled Items ........14 Before Using the Printer ..........16 Printer Part Names and Functions ........
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Using the Printer Via a USB Cable ..........23 Using the Printer Via a LAN Cable ..........28 Import / Export Settings ..............35 Installing the User’s Guide ..........41 Reading the User’s Guide ........... 43 Paper Loading Procedure ...........46 Specifications ..............50...

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    Swiftcolor SCL-4000D in Windows 7. The contents of these printer driver screens and instructions are essentially the same as Windows Vista and Windows XP as well as those for Swiftcolor SCL-4000P; however,explanations are provided when there are minor differences in screen content or procedures.

  • Page 7: Abbreviations

    Before You Begin Abbreviations Throughout this document the following abbreviations are used in text. ● Microsoft Windows 7 is abbreviated as “Windows 7” ● Microsoft Windows Vista is abbreviated as “Windows Vista” ● Microsoft Windows XP is abbreviated as “Windows XP” ●...
  • Page 8 Before You Begin ■ Product Name SCL-4000D SCL-4000P ■ This equipment conforms with the essential EMC requrements of EC Directive. We declare that this product conforms with the EMC requirements of EC Directive at nominal mains input 230V, 50 Hz although the rated input of the product is 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 10: Safety Warnings And Precautions

    Safety Warnings and Precautions Before using this printer, please read this section (“Safety Warnings and Precautions”) thoroughly. Warnings to need and important matters are described here to prevent damages to the user and other persons. Do not attempt to operate this printer in any way other than those mentioned in the User’s Guide.
  • Page 11 Safety Warnings and Precautions ▪ Place the printer in a location that meets the Warning specified ranges of temperature and humidity. If the printer is either too cold or too hot, it may not • Never place items on the printer such as a operate normally.
  • Page 12 [SCL-4000D] • To avoid a fire hazard, occasionally Supply Voltage: AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz disconnect the power cord from the printer...
  • Page 13 Safety Warnings and Precautions ■ Handling the Printer and Caution Accessories • There are high voltage points inside the printer. To avoid a fire or electrical shock, Warning never attempt to disassemble or repair the printer. • If you find a large ink leak, turn the printer •...
  • Page 14 Safety Warnings and Precautions ■ Moving the Printer • Do not directly paste labels printed with this printer onto fruits and vegetables. When pasting labels on food products, paste them onto wrap or other packaging. Warning • Call the dealer for advice before you ship the printer a long distance or move the printer by car or truck where it may be subjected to shock and vibration.
  • Page 15 Safety Warnings and Precautions ■ Ink Tank and the Maintenance • Always hold the printer level and carry it slowly. If ink is spilled inside the printer Cartridge while moving it, this could cause a fire or serious electrical shock or damage the printer.

  • Page 16: Check On The Bundled Items

    Check on the Bundled Items Check that the following items are included. • Printer • Start Guide • Printer Software CD-ROM • Starter Ink Tank* • Power Cord for 120V • Power Cord for 230V series* series* (Black,Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) •...

  • Page 18: Before Using The Printer

    Before Using the Printer Printer Part Names and Functions The name and function of each part is described below. ■ Front View Upper unit Open this unit when setting paper or removing the paper jammed in the paper feed path or cleaning inside of the machine. Holds the printhead. Operation panel Keys necessary for operation and lamps to indicate the state of printer are provided on this panel.

  • Page 19: Rear View

    Before Using the Printer Roll cover handle Use this handle to open the roll cover. Cutter cover Open this cover when using the manual cutter. Maintenance cartridge door Open this door when replacing the maintenance cartridge. Manual cutter Use this cutter to cut the ejected paper manually. ■...

  • Page 20: Inside The Printer

    Before Using the Printer RS232C port Connect a barcode reader to this port. RS232C port This is an extended interface for connecting an external unit. USB port Connect a USB cable here to connect to the computer. LAN port Connect a LAN cable here to connect to the computer. Power Socket Connect the power cord here.

  • Page 21: Roll Holder

    Before Using the Printer Upper unit open lever Push this lever down to open the upper unit. Jam release lever Pull down this lever when paper is jammed. Transport guide (Right) This guide is used to transport paper straight and detect the width of paper. Paper guide This guide prevents paper from floating.

  • Page 22: Operation Panel

    Before Using the Printer ■ Operation Panel Power key/lamp Power-on. Blinking Sleep mode. Power-off. PAUSE key Printing Pressing this key suspends printing. in pause Pressing this key restarts printing. FEED key Pressing this key in the offline mode feeds paper. BACK FEED key Pressing this key feeds paper one page backward.
  • Page 23 Before Using the Printer Maintenance cartridge warning lamp Full. Blinking Nearly full. Sufficient room to collect ink. ERROR lamp Operator-call error. (Check the Status Monitor on the computer.) Blinking Fatal error. (Check the Status Monitor on the computer.) Normal. STATUS lamp Online mode.

  • Page 24: Installing Software

    Installing Software After installing this printer at the installation site, install the printer driver in the computer. The accessory “Printer Software CD-ROM” contains the printer driver and User’s Guide. Install the printer driver, and for User’s Guide, install it as needed. Operating Environment The printer driver, User’s Guide, can be used in the following environment: Operating system (OS)

  • Page 25: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing Software Installing the Printer Driver This printer can be connected to the computer via a USB cable or network. Select either method according to the environment where the printer is used. ■ Using the Printer Via a USB If the printer is connected to the computer via USB cable, disconnect Cable the USB cable.
  • Page 26 Installing Software Click “Install the printer driver.” Note ● If the following window appears, click “Run autoplay.exe.” ● The installation start window may not Confirm the printer you use, and click appear depending on the CD-ROM drive auto run setting. In this case, go through [OK].
  • Page 27 Installing Software Read the Cautions well and then click Note [Next]. ● For SCL-4000P 1. Select “Connect via USB or existing port” then click [Next]. 2. To change the printer name, enter a Select “Connect via USB or existing new printer name in “Printer name.” port”...
  • Page 28 Installing Software When the next window is displayed, Important turn on the printer and connect ● ”Windows can’t verify the publisher of computer and printer with USB cable. this driver software” is displayed in the Windows Security dialog box; however, there is no problem with printer operations.
  • Page 29 Installing Software [Windows XP] Important 1. Select [No, not this time] and click [Next]. ● The USB cable is hot-swappable. However, it should be noted that the USB cable should not be connected or disconnected in the following cases: − When the computer is being booted (before the desktop appears) −...

  • Page 30: Using The Printer Via A Lan Cable

    Installing Software ■ Using the Printer Via a LAN 3. Click [Finish]. Cable ● A LAN cable does not come with this printer. Use a commercially available LAN cable that is compatible with your computer. ● When connecting to in-house LAN, consult the network administrator.
  • Page 31 Installing Software Click [Next]. Note ● For SCL-4000P Check the “Connect via network” and then click [Next]. Note ● “Windows Firewall settings” window will open. Click [Yes] to continue. Click [Next].
  • Page 32 Installing Software Connect LAN cable for the printer When [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D] (or when the below window is displayed. [Swiftcolor SCL-4000P]) is found, select it and click [Next]. Click [Next]. The setup wizard will search for the printer on the network.
  • Page 33 ● If nothing is displayed when searching for the printer, the possible causes are as follows: − The [SCL-4000D] (or [SCL-4000P]) and computer are installed on different networks. Accordingly, the [SCL-4000D] (or [SCL-4000P]) cannot be recognized by the computer.
  • Page 34 Installing Software Click [Next]. Note ● If you would like to set a specific IP address, uncheck “Have an IP address automatically” checkbox and directly enter IP address. Important ● Network Utility allows you to change or ● Clicking [Next] displays the network confirm the IP address of the printer.
  • Page 35 Installing Software Note Important ● ”Windows can’t verify the publisher of ● For SCL-4000P this driver software” is displayed in the 1. To change the printer name, enter a Windows Security dialog box; new printer name in “Printer.” however, there is no problem with printer operations.
  • Page 36 Installing Software Click [Next]. Click [Finish]. The network utility will be installed. To print from other computers by routing data through the computer with printer driver installed, click the [Server/Client Click [Finish]. registration] button. If you would like to load the settings that were used with the legacy printer, follow “Import/Export Settings”.

  • Page 37: Import / Export Settings

    Installing Software ■ Import / Export Settings Click [Setting import/export utility] on the printer driver installation completed The [Settings Import/Export Utility] allows you window. to import the settings that are registered with one printer driver into another printer driver or save (export) the settings to a file.
  • Page 38 Installing Software Click [Custom]. Follow the respective procedural steps below. ■ Importing from an export file Select an export file (*.tdd) and click [Open]. Click either [Select File ] or [Select ■ Importing from the printer driver Printer]. Select the settings migration source printer To import an export file, click [Select and click [OK].
  • Page 39 Installing Software ■ To register all item names Note Click [Move All]. ● About the [Print Settings] sheet Note ● Paper sizes moved in a batch would overwrite all existing paper names. To retain the print settings saved on the import printer, select the item names under which to register them.
  • Page 40 Installing Software Select the paper size to import from Note the paper size information imported. ● The paper name can be changed while it is selected in [1] by clicking it. Note ● If the same paper name exists in [1] and [4], the paper name in [1] is marked in ●...
  • Page 41 Installing Software ■ To register selected paper names To import the setting displayed, click Up to 50 different paper names can be [OK]. registered, one at a time, by dragging and dropping them. Note ● Drop a paper name at an “Unregistered” position and the paper name will be registered at the end of the registered paper names.
  • Page 42 Installing Software Click [Close] in the [Create Import/ Export data] window and the [Settings Import/Export Utility] window. Click [OK].

  • Page 43: Installing The User's Guide

    Installing Software Installing the User’s Guide User’s guide can be viewed by setting the CD-ROM in the drive; however having the guide installed to the computer is convenient for use. Important ● To install the guide, it is necessary to log in the computer as the user with Administrator authority.
  • Page 44 Installing Software Confirm the printer you use, and click Click [OK]. [OK]. The step above completes the installation of the user’s guide. Click [Yes]. Installation of the user’s guide starts. To create a shortcut that opens the user’s guide on the desktop, click [Yes].

  • Page 45: Reading The User's Guide

    If shortcut is not created, select User’s Guide from the [Start] menu. ■ To view the user’s guide without From the [Start] menu, select [All installing Programs] - [Swiftcolor SCL-4000D] (or [Swiftcolor SCL-4000P]), click [Read the User’s Guide]. Insert the printer software CD- ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the User’s guide will open.
  • Page 46 Installing Software Click [Read the User’s Guide]. Confirm the printer you use, and click [OK]. User’s Guide will open.

  • Page 48: Paper Loading Procedure

    Paper Loading Procedure Once the installation of printer driver has completed set the roll paper. Load roll paper on the roll holder with it Note oriented as shown such that the bottom ● Use of dedicated paper for color label of the roll paper touches the roll holder printer is recommended.
  • Page 49 Paper Loading Procedure Open the roll cover. Open the transport guide (right), and slide it as shown until it stops. Note ● Transport guide (right) and “Transport guide (left)” mentioned in the paper Mount the roll holder in the printer. loading sequence designates their positions viewed from front of the printer.
  • Page 50 Paper Loading Procedure Set paper. Slowly close the transport guide (right) to lock it. Insert paper along the left-side guide under the transport guide (left) until it stops at the roller in the feeder slot. Slowly push the paper guide down until Paper stopping at the roller in the it clicks (locks).
  • Page 51 Paper Loading Procedure Close the roll cover Note ● Large slack in paper touches the roll cover. If slack in paper is large, take up the paper roll to remove the slack. ● If paper has not been set properly or a jam has occurred, a message such as “Paper empty”...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Specifications ■ Printer Product Name SCL-4000D SCL-4000P Printing method Inkjet Print colors Full color Output resolution 1200 dpi × 1200 dpi Printing speed Manual: 200/160/120/100/90 Manual: 150/120/100/90/80/70/ /80/70/60/50 mm/s 60/50 mm/s Auto Auto Printable area 105.9 mm (W) × 397 mm (L) Print margin Top/Bottom: 1.5 mm...
  • Page 53 Specifications ■ Auto Cutter (Option) Type Rotary Cutter Installation configuration Screwed to the paper delivery area of printer. Condition of Paper Matte coated paper, Matte coated paper AS, Glossy paper, the paper Glossy paper AS, Polypropylene AS Cut size 25.4 mm - 120 mm (W) 38.1 mm - 400 mm (L) Paper thickness 45 μm - 255 μm...
  • Page 54 4Y8-8057-010...
  • Page 56 Contact Information KANEMATSU USA INC. 100 Randoloph Road Somerset, NJ 08873 USA URL : www.swiftcolor.com E-mail: info@swiftcolor.com Swiftcolor/Kanematsu Kanematsu G.m.b.H Duesseldorf Head Office Oststrasse 34, D-40211, Duesseldorf, Germany URL : www.swiftcolor.com E-mail: info@swiftcolor.com 4Y8-8057-010 PRINTED IN JAPAN. 2013...

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