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  • Page 1 User's Guide CMP0247-00 EN...
  • Page 2 (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

    Loading on Sleeve Platens....65 Using Epson Edge Dashboard....29 Loading on Medium Grooved Platens.
  • Page 4 Other maintenance..... . . 100 Epson Edge Dashboard....144 Garment Creator for SC-F3000 Series.

  • Page 5: Meaning Of Symbols

    ❏ Screenshots used in this manual may differ slightly from the actual screen. Screens may also differ Click Epson Video Manuals from the top page of depending on the operating system and usage Online Manual, or click the following blue text to view environment.

  • Page 6: Viewing Pdf Manuals

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Viewing the Manuals Click the title to open the relevant page. If the subtitles are not displayed when you play the video, click the subtitles icon shown in the image below. Click [+] to open the titles lower in the hierarchy.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction Introduction Printer Parts Front Section Printer Cover (left)/(right) Open when replacing consumables and cleaning the suction caps. Normally closed when using the printer. Note: Items can be placed on top of the printer covers. (The right side and left side can each support up to 5 kg.) There is a risk of damage or injury if anything falls off, so do not open or close the covers while anything is on top of them.
  • Page 8 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction Platen A plate for loading T-shirts. As well as the platen supplied with the printer, there are five optional platens available to suit the size and purpose of the print job. “Options and Consumable Products” on page 133 Platen Gap Lever Use to adjust the platen’s position.
  • Page 9 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction Waste Ink Bottle A bottle for collecting waste ink. Replace it with a new waste ink bottle when a message is displayed on the control panel prompting you to do so. “Disposing of Waste Ink” on page 92 Waste Ink Bottle Cover Open to replace the waste ink bottle.

  • Page 10: Rear Section

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction Rear Section Vent Allows air to flow into the printer. The vents are on both the left and right sides. Do not block the vents. Connector Cover Do not open and close this after the ink unit’s connector is connected to the printer during setup.
  • Page 11 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction Data Light Indicates the network connection status and data reception by lighting or flashing. Connected. Flashing Connected. Receiving data. Status Light Indicates the network transmission speed by the color of the light. 100Base-TX Green 1000Base-T...

  • Page 12: Interior

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction Interior Dirt on any of the following parts may reduce print quality. Regularly clean and replace these parts as described in the reference pages shown for the following items. Sensor Cover (2 places, left and right) They protect the sensors, which are on the left and right sides of the opening and detect the position of the platen, so they do not get dirty.
  • Page 13 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction Anti-Drying Caps Caps that close the print head nozzles to prevent them from drying while not printing. There are two anti-drying caps, one for white and one for colors. Anti-drying caps are consumables. Replace them if a message is displayed.

  • Page 14: Ink Unit

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction Ink Unit Ink Unit The ink unit supplies ink to the printer. Insert ink supply units into all the ink supply unit trays. Security Cable Bracket Pass a commercially available security cable through the upper and lower mounting parts to prevent the ink supply unit from being stolen.
  • Page 15 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction LED Light The LED lamp indicates, by lighting or flashing, the status of the ink unit and the ink supply units inserted into their trays, as shown below. Lit blue Ink is being supplied to the printer. Do not pull out the tray.

  • Page 16: Control Panel

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction Control Panel Plight (Power light) Indicates the printer's operational status by lighting or flashing. The power is on. Flashing The printer is operating such as receiving data, shutting down, or moving the movable base. The power is off.

  • Page 17: Understanding And Operating The Display

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction Understanding and Operating the Display Screen View The section describes the three states of the display; the home screen, receiving print jobs, and printing. Home screen You can do settings and check the status of the printer.
  • Page 18 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction Status of Ink Supply Unit/Cleaning Ink Supply Unit Displays the approximate level of ink/cleaning liquid remaining. The bar goes lower as the remaining ink runs low. The letters under the bar are abbreviations of the colors. The relation of the abbreviations and the ink colors is shown below.
  • Page 19 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction The left side shows the temperature and humidity around the printer, and the right side shows the current time and a guide to buttons that can be operated. icon is displayed when the temperature around the printer exceeds approximately 30˚C. If you continue to...
  • Page 20 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction The status of wired LAN network connections is shown by the following icons. Connection on: Connection off: Press this area while either of the above icons is displayed to open the Network Settings setup screen. When the icon looks like , it is disabled.

  • Page 21: Operating Procedure

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction While printing Starting printing by pressing the x button switches to the following screen. This section explains only the differences from other screens. Status display area ❏ The color gradually changes from the left edge to the right edge of the area to show the progress of printing.
  • Page 22 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction Operation areas do operations when pressed. As shown below, when a scroll bar is displayed, you can scroll the screen by moving (sliding) your finger up and down on the screen. You can also scroll by pressing on the up and down icons on the scroll bar.

  • Page 23: Notes On Usage And Storage

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Do not bend or tug the waste ink tube. Ink could Notes on Usage and spill inside or around the printer. Storage ❏ The print head may not be capped (the print head may not return to the right side) if the printer is...

  • Page 24: Notes On Handling Ink Supply Units/Cleaning Ink Supply Units

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction “Notes on Handling White Ink” on page 25 Notes on Handling Ink Supply ❏ If the printer will not be used (and will be switched Units/Cleaning Ink Supply Units off) for an extended period, use the cleaning ink...

  • Page 25: Notes On Handling White Ink

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Even if the Ink Supply Units/Cleaning Ink Supply Notes on Handling White Ink Units are removed from the printer, they can be re-installed and used because their IC chips manage A characteristic of White ink is that it sediments easily their information, such as the amounts remaining (ink particles sink to the bottom of the liquid).
  • Page 26 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Do not use a tumble drier. ❏ Do not dry clean. ❏ Turn the T-shirt inside out before washing, and then let it dry while inside out. ❏ Do not use bleach. It may cause discoloration.

  • Page 27: Introducing The Supplied Software

    For information about the software, see the manual for the application or the Network Guide (Online Manual). Note: Printer drivers are not provided. To print, you need software for the printer; Garment Creator for SC-F3000 Series or software RIP. The Epson Web site provides plug-ins for the printer.

  • Page 28: Built-In Software In The Printer

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction Software Name Summary Install Navi This is the installer. During installation, you can easily use a wizard to set the address settings for connecting to a network. EpsonNet Config SE With this software, you can configure various network settings for the printer from your computer.

  • Page 29: Using Epson Edge Dashboard

    This section explains the following basic operating Register your printer manually from the Printer procedures. Registration screen. This screen is displayed upon starting up Epson Edge Dashboard for the first time. ❏ Checking and Managing the Printer's Status ❏ Copying media settings Manual registration procedure Check the printers displayed on the printer list.

  • Page 30: Checking And Managing The Printer's Status

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction Checking and Managing the Printer's Status Follow the next steps on the Printer Operation screen to check and manage the printer's status. In the Home screen, click the area surrounding the printer that you want to check.
  • Page 31 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction When multiple printers are registered with this software, you can switch the printer being monitored in the registered printers list (B).

  • Page 32: Copying Media Settings Of Other Printers

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction Copying media settings of other printers In the Media Settings tab, you can check a list of media settings that are registered to the printer from which you want to copy them, and then you can copy them as a batch or select only the ones you need.

  • Page 33: Exiting Procedure

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Introduction Exiting procedure Close the Web browser.

  • Page 34: Using Epson Software Updater

    Software that is not displayed in the list cannot be IPv4: http://IP address of printer/ updated using EPSON Software Updater. Check for the latest versions of the software from the Epson Web site. IPv6: http://[IP address of printer]/ https://www.epson.com Example: IPv4: http://192.168.100.201/...

  • Page 35: Function Summary

    IEEE802.1X, which cannot be configured with the If you are reinstalling the Epson communications printer alone. drivers, restart the computer. Closing The following describes how to remove Epson Edge Close the Web browser. Dashboard. Quit Epson Edge Dashboard. Uninstalling Software...

  • Page 36: Basic Printing

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Hard roller (optional item or commercially available) Basic Printing This is used to press the fibers flat on the print surface of the T-shirt before printing. When using commercially available products, make Preparation sure you prepare a separate hard roller and pre-treatment liquid roller.

  • Page 37: Items For Use In Pre-Treatment

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Sprayer (commercially available) Items for Use in Pre-treatment This is used to apply pre-treatment liquid to the Prepare the following items for pre-treatment when T-shirts. printing using White ink on cotton T-shirts, or when printing on polyester T-shirts.

  • Page 38: Overview

    This section explains the basic workflow from preparing a T-shirt before printing to fixing the ink after printing. The following shows the procedure for sending a job from the Garment Creator for SC-F3000 Series, which is provided, to the printer and then printing it on a T-shirt.

  • Page 39: Before Printing

    Fixing the pre-treatment liquid “Shaking and Replacing Ink Supply Units” on page 89 Cautions when operating Note the following cautions when performing pre-treatment operations. Read the safety data sheet before operating. You can download the safety data sheet from the Epson Web site.

  • Page 40: Agitating The Polyester Pre-Treatment Liquid

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing URL: https://www.epson.com Disposal method Disposing of Used Consumables U “Disposal” on Caution: page 105 ❏ Always wear protective eyewear, gloves, and a mask when working. Agitating the polyester Should any pre-treatment liquid contact your...

  • Page 41: Opening The Pre-Treatment Liquid

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Turn it to the left five times. Opening the pre-treatment Rotate at a speed of about one turn every two liquid seconds. Cut the cardboard along the perforations, and then remove the tap from inside.

  • Page 42: Diluting The Pre-Treatment Liquid

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Remove the tap from the bag and check that the When you have finished pouring liquid, reverse hole is visible. the steps in step 1 to put the cap for the tap back on the tap.

  • Page 43: Applying The Pre-Treatment Liquid

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing When fixing ink with an oven Note: Depending on the properties of the material, traces of the Dilute by a factor of three. (Pre-treatment liquid: Pure pre-treatment liquid may be visible after performing ink...

  • Page 44: Fixing The Pre-Treatment Liquid

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Applying with a sprayer Note: You can apply the liquid evenly if you run the roller over the area after spraying. Important: Depending on the type of sprayer, it may create a mist when applying the pre-treatment liquid. Wear Fix the pre-treatment liquid with the heat press.
  • Page 45 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing The optimum conditions vary depending on the type of heat press such as the manual adjustment type. Be sure to test the ink fixing result in advance to find the right pressure. If the application area for the pre-treatment liquid is larger than A4, it may not dry even after 60 seconds.

  • Page 46: Creating And Sending Jobs

    Send jobs to the printer through the specialized application Garment Creator for SC-F3000 Series to print them. Workflow for Creating and Sending Jobs The following shows the basic work procedure for using Garment Creator for SC-F3000 Series, which is provided, to create and print a job.
  • Page 47 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Print (operate with printer) Start printing Load a T-shirt on the platen, and then print. “Load the T-shirt (media)” on page 59...

  • Page 48: Overview Of Garment Creator For Sc-F3000 Series

    The application can be launched using the following methods. Windows ❏ Click Start - All Programs (or Programs) - Epson Software - Garment Creator for SC-F3000 Series, in this order. ❏ Double click the Garment Creator for SC-F3000 Series icon on the desktop.
  • Page 49 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing This section explains the items used to create and send jobs. Names of parts Functions Preview area You can decide the arrangement, size, direction, etc., of the image while checking it in this preview area. The printable area is inside the light blue frame. When an image is imported, it appears in the frame.

  • Page 50: Selecting The Base Color (T-Shirt Type)

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Example of printing on a Example of printing on a Selecting the base color (T-shirt black T-shirt pink T-shirt type) Overview of T-shirt types In order to be able to make the best use of the base color...

  • Page 51: Image Arrangement

    As a result, the colors can be recommend setting the Print Quality in Basic to Level6 printed well. (Quality) in Garment Creator for SC-F3000 Series, and to perform Ink Density at the same time. Dark Color T-Shirt (White) Prints using only white ink.
  • Page 52 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing On the toolbar, click (Open) and import the Determine the platen size. image you are going to print in the preview area. Usually, it is set to M size. This can also be done by dragging and dropping If you are printing using a different size of the the image file to the preview area.

  • Page 53: Sending And Printing Jobs

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing ❏ Moving the movable base (platen) Enlarging and reducing ❏ Turning off the power Note: ❏ After canceling a job, it takes a while before the printer is ready to print again. ❏ It takes a while to turn off the printer after performing the power off operation.

  • Page 54: Preparing The Platen

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing “Replacing platens” on page 56 Preparing the Platen Attaching/Removing a Grip Pad The following explains preparations for three points. Grip pads are consumable items. If it gets dirty, Grip pad covered platen (first time only when purchase a new pad and replace it.
  • Page 55 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Removing the Sheet Gently press on the section from which the back has been peeled off the grip pad to stick the grip pad onto the platen. Important: ❏ Do not apply hot air such as a drier to soften the glue.

  • Page 56: Switching From Polo To Zipper (Only When Using The Medium Grooved Platen)

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Remove the parts. Note: Pads that have been stuck to the platen for a long Slide in the direction shown in (1), and then time may be hard to peel off. In this case, use a remove it.
  • Page 57 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Installing the sleeve platen Grip the left and right of the platen, and lift it straight up to remove it. (1) Install the platen in the orientation shown in the illustration. Make sure the protruding shaft of the replacement platen fit into the holes.

  • Page 58: How To Change The Platen Position

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Moving the lever in the counterclockwise How to change the platen direction increases the numbers, which lowers position the platen position. Moving the lever in the clockwise direction Loosen the fixing lever. decreases the numbers, which raises the platen position.

  • Page 59: Load The T-Shirt (Media)

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing On the printer's screen, confirm that the platen Load the T-shirt (media) position is as shown below. If you notice any creases on the T-shirt, use the heat press to iron them out before you load them on the platen.
  • Page 60 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Pull the parts of the shirt that extend beyond the See the following for how to change the platen platen to flatten the print surface. position. “How to change the platen position” on page 58 Slide the hem of the T-shirt over the platen from the front.
  • Page 61 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Remove any slack or creases from the printing Press the T-shirt lightly with the grip pad tool and surface and make it flat. move it vertically and horizontally from the edges as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 62: Loading On A Platen Without A Grip Pad

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing When Platen Gap is set to Auto: Tuck in the T-shirt so that it does not drape over the movable base. The optimum platen position varies depending on the thickness of the media. Use the following guideline to change the platen position.
  • Page 63 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Slide the hem of the T-shirt over the platen from Important: the front. Do not pull too hard on the T-shirt. If the T-shirt is stretched too much, the print quality may decline due to deformed images and so on, and the white under-base print may extend outside the image.
  • Page 64 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Pull the T-shirt outside of the frame to remove Press down the frame of the platen so that it does any creases and slack. not become loose. Tuck in the T-shirt around the frame so that it does not drape over the movable base.

  • Page 65: Loading On Sleeve Platens

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing On the printer's screen, confirm that the platen Important: position is as shown below. Do not hang hanger platens on the hooks. They could fall on the floor and be damaged. Depending on the type of frame, only hang one as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 66 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Remove the frame from the platen. Important: ❏ Load the T-shirt so that the side seams and sleeve seams are not on the top. If there are raised sections, such as seams, an error may occur, or the print quality may decline.

  • Page 67: Loading On Medium Grooved Platens

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing On the printer's screen, confirm that the platen Important: position is as shown below. Stretch the T-shirt so that there are no creases or slack. However, if the T-shirts is stretched too much, the print quality may decline due to...
  • Page 68 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing When the square part is removed (for shirts Remove the frame from the platen. such as front-opening shirts) Remove the square part from the top plate so that protruding sections such as zippers fit into the...
  • Page 69 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Attach the platen frame again. Pull the T-shirt outside of the frame to remove any creases and slack. Remove any lint from the printing surface, and press the fibers flat. Important: There may be lint on the media if you have not Stretch the media so that there are no creases applied pre-treatment liquid.

  • Page 70: Starting And Canceling Printing

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing Starting and Canceling Starting Printing When a job is finished being received, the preview display opens on the screen and the x button lights. Checking the platen position When you start printing on media that is 4 mm or thicker, we recommend checking whether the position of the platen is appropriate before sending a job.

  • Page 71: Canceling

    Resend these jobs again. displayed while the job is being sent from Garment Creator for SC-F3000 Series, the software for the printer. If a job being sent from the computer to the printer has By using the following procedure to access a saved job, finished sending, cancel it at the printer.

  • Page 72: Fixing The Ink

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing For cotton T-shirts Fixing the Ink Heat press After printing, the T-shirt is processed in a heat press or oven to fix the ink. Temperature Time Pressure 170 ˚C 45 seconds 4.2 N/cm Precautions when Fixing the Ink The optimum conditions vary depending on the ❏...

  • Page 73: Printing From A Usb Memory

    You can select and print jobs directly from the printer's 130 ˚C 90 seconds 3.0 N/cm control panel by saving jobs to a USB memory from Garment Creator for SC-F3000 Series on your ❏ When using Color ink only computer in advance. Temperature Time...

  • Page 74: Printing Procedures

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing ❏ Auto: Printing is done according to the settings Printing Procedures of the print job. ❏ Uni-Directional: While moving left and right, Insert the USB memory containing the saved the print head prints only in the first direction.
  • Page 75 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Basic Printing When the following screen appears, press Delete. Select the data to delete. A preview of the print data appears. To delete the data, select Yes.

  • Page 76: When To Perform Various Maintenance Operations

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Maintenance When to Perform Various Maintenance Operations To maintain the print quality of the printer, you need to perform cleaning and replace consumables. If maintenance is not performed, print quality may decline, the printer's service life may be reduced, or you may be liable for the cost of any repairs.

  • Page 77: Locations Of Consumables And Replacement Timing

    You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube. printing surface of the T-shirt Epson Video Manuals * If this message is displayed frequently, contact your dealer or Epson support. Locations of Consumables and Replacement Timing When to perform...

  • Page 78: Other Maintenance

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance When to perform Component to be replaced Ink Supply Unit When You need to replace Ink Supply Unit. appears on the control panel screen. “Shaking and Replacing Ink Supply Units” on page 89 Other maintenance...

  • Page 79: Preparation

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Metal or plastic tray (commercially available) Preparation Use this to hold used cleaning sticks, removed parts, or to prevent ink from soiling the printer when cleaning Ready the following items before beginning cleaning around the print head.
  • Page 80 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Do not touch the tip of the cleaning stick with your hand. Oils on your hand may compromise the cleaning ability. ❏ Mixing ink with water or organic solvents causes it to harden, which causes malfunctions.

  • Page 81: Cleaning

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Pour an appropriate amount of ink cleaner into Cleaning the cup supplied with the maintenance kit. To clean the Sensor Cover, pour about 5 ml (about halfway to the bottom line). Using ink cleaner The ink cleaner is used to clean the following parts.
  • Page 82 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Check the messages that appear on the printer's Put your hand into the opening and use the screen, and then press Cleaning. clean-room wiper, which was soaked in water, to dampen the area shown in the illustration.

  • Page 83: Clean Around The Print Head And The Edges Of The Metal

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance After cleaning If The Sensor Cover cannot be recognized. appears If this message appears immediately after you finish cleaning, then cleaning was insufficient. Do the cleaning again. Clean around the print head and the edges of the metal...
  • Page 84 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Soak a soft cloth in water and wring it out Close the left side of the printer cover. thoroughly, wipe the edges of the metal, and then wipe them dry. Wipe off any ink, lint, or dust that is stuck to the parts indicated in the diagram below.

  • Page 85: Cleaning The Suction Cap

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Look into the print head, and wipe off any ink, After you finish cleaning both heads, close the lint, or dust that has adhered to the parts that are maintenance cover and press Done in the control indicated by in the illustration.
  • Page 86 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Check the message, and then press Start. Prepare two new thin cleaning sticks and two new wide cleaning sticks, and soak them with ink The platen and print head move to the cleaner. maintenance position.
  • Page 87 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance “Checking for clogged nozzles” on Important: page 100 Carefully wipe off any dirt from the edges until you can see the color of the cap. Disposing of Used Consumables U “Disposal” on If dirt is left, it creates a gap between the caps...

  • Page 88: Cleaning The Platen Without A Grip Pad

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Cleaning the Platen Without a Grip Pad If the platen without a grip pad is dirty, follow the steps below to wipe off the dirt. When printing on polyester T-shirts, the platen can easily be soiled with ink due to the properties of the fabric.

  • Page 89: Replacing Consumables

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Shaking method Replacing Consumables Make sure the printer is on, and then pull the tray that needs to be shaken out of the ink unit. Shaking and Replacing Ink Any ink supply unit whose LED lamp is flashing blue needs to be shaken.
  • Page 90 5 seconds. Important: In the case of WH, shake it well approx. 25 times Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink in 25 seconds during replacement only. supply units. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of...
  • Page 91 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Place the new ink supply unit into the tray and Move the lock switch to the left to lock it. lower the handle. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to replace other ink supply units. Important: Place ink supply units in all the trays, and then insert them into the ink unit.

  • Page 92: Disposing Of Waste Ink

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Maintenance Menu U “Maintenance menu” on Disposing of Waste Ink page 118 Preparing and Replacement Timing Important: When The Waste Ink Bottle is nearing the end of its Always do the replacement work from the settings service life.
  • Page 93 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Remove the Waste Ink Bottle from the Waste Ink Important: Bottle holder. Make sure that the waste ink tube is inserted into the neck of the bottle. If the waste ink tube comes out of the bottle, waste ink will spill out.

  • Page 94: Replacing The Head Cleaning Set

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Replacing the Head Cleaning Set Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the following: Preparing and Replacement Timing “Cautions when operating” on page 79 When The Head Cleaning Set is nearing the end of its service life.
  • Page 95 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Hold it at an angle and wait until the waste ink To avoid soiling your surroundings with ink, stops dripping from the Flushing Pad. Remove wrap the used wiper unit in the packaging and place it on the metal tray.

  • Page 96: Replacing The Anti-Drying Caps

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Insert the two hooks on the new Flushing Pad Close the right side of the printer cover. into the slots on the printer and press the tab down until the pad clicks into place. Check the on-screen message, and then press Yes.
  • Page 97 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance In the Anti-Drying Cap is at the end of its Install the new Anti-Drying Caps, and press on service life. screen, press Replace Parts. them until you hear a click. When the message is not displayed, press in the...

  • Page 98: Replacing The Air Filters

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Close the right side of the Printer Cover. Replacing the Air Filters When it is time to replace the Air Filters, Air Filter is at the end of its service life. is displayed on the control panel of the printer.
  • Page 99 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Attach the new air filter. Put the old air filters into the bags of the new air filters. Insert the two hooks at the end of the filter into the holes in the printer, and then press down until you hear the tab click into place.

  • Page 100: Other Maintenance

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Attach the media to the platen before printing. See the Other maintenance following section for information on loading media. Loading media Checking for clogged nozzles You cannot use the S size hanger platen, XS size platen We recommend that you check the nozzles for clogs or the sleeve platen to print a check pattern.

  • Page 101: Head Cleaning

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ When medium grooved platen is installed: 3 Example of clogged nozzles Perform head cleaning if there are gaps in the nozzle check pattern. “Head Cleaning” on page 101 Head Cleaning For print head cleaning, there are Auto Cleaning and...

  • Page 102: Changing The Printer Mode

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance For the situation shown in the following Changing the Printer Mode illustration, select C1. Prepare the following ink supply units according to the color mode being changed to. If other ink supply units are running low, prepare new ones.

  • Page 103: Pre-Storage Maintenance For Long-Term Non-Use

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance When switching from White ink to cleaning Pre-Storage Maintenance for liquid, clean the ink supply port on the removed Long-Term Non-Use ink supply unit before you store it. Lightly touch the corner of a wide Cleaning Stick...
  • Page 104 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Maintenance Confirm that the power is turned on, and then Observe the following precautions when storing the press in the order of (menu) - Maintenance - printer and the partially used Ink Supply Units that were Keeping Preparation.

  • Page 105: Disposal Of Used Consumables

    Dispose of tube cleaning liquid according to your local laws and statutes such as entrusting it to an industrial waste disposal company. In such cases, submit the “Safety data sheet” to the industrial waste disposal company. You can download it at your local Epson Web site.

  • Page 106: Control Panel Menu

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu 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. Reprint By selecting this you can reprint (repeat print) print jobs that are stored in the printer. See the following for more details.
  • Page 107 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Time Difference -12:45 to +13:45 Language Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish Screen Customization Background Color Gray, Black, White Print Standby Screen...
  • Page 108 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Network Status Wired LAN Status, Print Status Sheet Advanced Device Name TCP/IP Proxy Server IPv6 Address Enable, Disable Link Speed & Duplex Auto, 100BASE-TX Auto, 10BASE-T Half Duplex, 10BASE-T Full...
  • Page 109 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting 01 XXXXXXXXXX to 30 XXXXXXXXXX Change Name Platen Gap Auto Head Height Narrow, Standard, Wide Reference Height Standard, Bottom, Top Manual Value 3.0 to 35.0 Maintenance For more information on these items, see U “Maintenance menu”...
  • Page 110 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Replacement Part Information Select this to display the degree of wear on replacement parts, such as the Print Head. When the service life of replacement parts approaches, Maintenance Request is displayed. “When a Maintenance Request/Printer Error Occurs” on page 122...

  • Page 111: Details Of The Menu

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Details of the Menu General Settings menu * indicates default settings. Setting Item Setting Explanation Basic Settings LCD Brightness Adjust the brightness of the control panel's screen. 1 to 9 (9 Sounds Button Press...
  • Page 112 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Explanation Time Difference -12:45 to +13:45 Set the time difference in the coordinated universal time (UTC) in 15 minute increments. Set this as necessary, such as when managing the printer in a network environment that has time differences.
  • Page 113 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Explanation Background Color Gray Select the color scheme used in the control panel screen. You can set a color scheme that is easy to see in the printer's operating environment.
  • Page 114 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Explanation Printer Mode You can switch the ink mode used when printing. White ink mode You can reduce consumption of WH ink by changing to Color ink mode Color ink mode for a specified period of time during which WH ink is not used for any printing.
  • Page 115 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Explanation Actions Beyond Stop Printing Set the operation for when the number of clogged nozzles exceeds the Threshold of Missing number set in Cleaning Setting - Threshold Of Clogged Nozzles.

  • Page 116: Media Settings Menu

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Explanation Advanced Device Name Set individual network settings. When using 1000BASE-T Full Duplex, set Link Speed & Duplex to Auto. TCP/IP Proxy Server Email Server Server Settings Connection Check IPv6 Address...
  • Page 117 ❏ Print Direction is set to Uni-Direction (Low Speed) in Garment Creator for SC-F3000 Series, the specialized software for the printer. ❏ When doing repeat printing or printing from a USB memory, Current Settings - Head Move Direction is set to Uni-Directional.

  • Page 118: Maintenance Menu

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Explanation 01 XXXXXXXXXX to 30 XXXXXXXXXX (shows the registered name) Change Name Assign a name of up to 20 characters to the media settings to be saved. (You can use either 1-byte or 2-byte characters) Assigning descriptive names makes them easier to identify when making a selection later.
  • Page 119 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Control Panel Menu Setting Item Setting Explanation Print Head Nozzle Check A check pattern is printed to check for clogged nozzles in the print head. Inspect the printed pattern visually and perform head cleaning if there are faint or missing colors.

  • Page 120: Supply Status Menu

    (Anti-Drying Cap and Air Filter) Status menu Setting Item Setting Explanation Firmware Version Displays the selected information. Printer Name is the name set in Epson Edge Dashboard. Printer Name Fatal Error Log Operation Report Total Print Numbers Total Carriage Pass...

  • Page 121: Problem Solver

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Problem Solver What to Do When a Message Is Displayed If the printer displays one of the messages shown below, refer to the solution listed and take the necessary steps. Message What to do It is time to clean the Sensor Cover.

  • Page 122: When A Maintenance Request/Printer Error Occurs

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

  • Page 123: Troubleshooting

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Troubleshooting If you are using a USB hub, is it being used correctly? Up to five USB hubs can be daisy chained according to You cannot print (because the the USB specifications. However, we recommend that...

  • Page 124: The Printer Operates, But Does Not Print

    3. If the problem is not cleared after executing printed correctly. measures 1 and 2 Contact your dealer or Epson Support. Has the printer been left unused for a long time? Nozzles may be dried and clogged if the printer is not Print results are not what you used for a long time.
  • Page 125 Are you using the recommended genuine Epson ink supply units? Are you printing vivid colors? This printer is developed for use with Epson ink supply Vivid colors may appear as lines depending on the units. If you use non-Epson products, printouts may...
  • Page 126 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Does the T-shirt you are printing on absorb ink easily? As it is difficult to force the ink to remain on the surface of the T-shirt, misalignment may appear as lines due to the unevenness of the T-shirt surface when Bi-Direction (High Speed) printing is set for the print head.
  • Page 127 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Select the media settings to register. 1. Register media settings We recommend categorizing media setting numbers and registering and managing them so you can categorize the print settings for individual media manufacturers (types) and projects (print jobs).
  • Page 128 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver The results of the adjustment are reflected only in the “Precautions when executing Print Adjustments” currently selected media settings. on page 127 Before you start making adjustments, select the correct Load the media, for which adjustments are being Media Settings to which to save them.
  • Page 129 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Check the adjustment results and press OK to Select the items to adjust according to the color of reflect the adjustment results to the media the media being used, and then press Start. settings.
  • Page 130 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Is there any lint or standing fibers on the print Have you dried the T-shirt completely after surface? pre-treatment? Lint or standing fibers on the print surface may stick to If the T-shirt is in the following condition, whiteness the print head and stain other areas of the T-shirt.

  • Page 131: Others

    If this occurs, adjust the print Printing is slow or stops half way area of the under-base white from the printer's Garment Creator for SC-F3000 Series software or the RIP software. Is the head move direction set to...
  • Page 132 ❏ You need to reduce the width of the White ink in Garment Creator for SC-F3000 Series, the software for the printer, or in the RIP software, so that the white under-base print does not extend outside the image.

  • Page 133: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Options and Consumable Products The following options and consumable products are available for use with your printer. (As of May, 2020) For the latest information, see the Epson Web site. Ink Supply Unit Printer model Product name Part number...

  • Page 134: Maintenance Parts

    Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson Ink Supply Unit. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of nongenuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.

  • Page 135: Others

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Appendix For SC-F3080 Product name Product number Explanation Waste Ink Bottle C13S210072 Identical to the waste ink bottle supplied with the printer. Head Cleaning Set C13S210106 Set of flushing pads and wiper unit. Anti-Drying Cap C13S210110 Replacement anti-drying caps.
  • Page 136 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Appendix Product Part number Explanation Platen Grip Pad - S C13S210120 A grip pad for using the S-size hanger platen as a grip pad covered platen. Pre-treatment roller set C12C891201 Set of roller sections x3, handle, and tray.

  • Page 137: Notes When Moving Or Transporting The Printer

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Appendix Notes When Moving or Caution: ❏ Do not attempt to carry the printer on your Transporting the Printer own. The printer should be moved by 4 people. ❏ When moving the printer, do not tilt it more This section explains how to move or transport the than 10 degrees.
  • Page 138 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Appendix Your hands may be soiled by waste ink. If necessary, Release all the locks on the casters of the ink unit wear the gloves included in the maintenance kit and stand. supplied. There are 2 casters each on the front and back of both the stand and ink unit.

  • Page 139: Setting Up The Printer After Moving

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Appendix Transporting the Printer Before transporting the printer, contact your dealer or Epson Support. “Where To Get Help” on page 149 Setting up the Printer After Moving Follow the steps below to use the printer after moving.

  • Page 140: Printable Area

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Appendix B: Areas that Cannot be Printed Printable area C: Top plate Type Available Area Sleeve platen L size hanger platen 16 x 20 inches (406 x 508 mm) You cannot print on certain areas from the raised section inside the platen frame.
  • Page 141 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Appendix D: Square part...

  • Page 142: Thicknesses

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Appendix Table for Platen Gap setting values for media thicknesses When using L/M/S size hanger platens or the XS size platen Media thickness Input in Manual - Value Platen position Grip pad covered Platen without a grip...

  • Page 143: When Using The Sleeve Or Medium Grooved Platens

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Appendix Media thickness Input in Manual - Value Platen position Grip pad covered Platen without a grip platen 24 mm to 25 mm 25 mm to 26 mm 29.0 25 mm to 26 mm 26 mm to 27 mm 30.0...

  • Page 144: System Requirements

    The Epson Edge Dashboard can be used in the following environments. Important: Make sure the computer on which the Epson Edge Dashboard is installed meets the following requirements. If these requirements are not met, the software cannot monitor the printer correctly.

  • Page 145: Garment Creator For Sc-F3000 Series

    1280 x 1024 or better Communication interface High Speed USB Ethernet 1000Base-T Browser Safari 6 or later Garment Creator for SC-F3000 Series Windows Operating systems Windows 8.1 / Windows 8.1 x64 Windows 10 / Windows 10 x64 Multi-core processor (2.0 GHz or more recommended)

  • Page 146: Web Config

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Appendix Communication interface High Speed USB Ethernet 100Base-TX Web Config The following is a list of supported browsers. Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox , Chrome , Safari *Use the newest version.

  • Page 147: Specifications Table

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Appendix Specifications Table Printer Specifications Temperature Recommended: 15 to 25˚C Operating: 10 to 35 ˚C Printer Specifications Storage: -20 to 40 ˚C (within one Printing method On-demand ink jet month at 40 ˚C) Nozzle configuration Humidity Recommended: 40 to 60% (without conden‐...
  • Page 148 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Appendix Specifications for ink supply unit, and cleaning ink Pre-treatment liquid specifications supply unit Capacity Cotton pre-treatment liquid Type Dedicated ink supply unit 20 L Types of ink Pigment ink Polyester pre-treatment liquid 18 L Expiry date...

  • Page 149: 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 150: Help For Users In North America

    Friday. Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply. ❏ Product usage questions or problems Before you call Epson for support, please have the ❏ Enquiries on repair service and warranty following information ready: ❏...

  • Page 151: Help For Users In Australia/New Zealand

    No.530, Sec. 4, Henan Rd., Nantun Dist., Taichung City 408, Epson Helpdesk Taiwan Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make 05-2784222 05-2784555 No.463, Zhongxiao Rd., East Dist., Chiayi City sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the...

  • Page 152: Help For Users In Thailand

    SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Where To Get Help Epson HelpDesk World Wide Web Toll Free: 800-120-5564 (https://www.epson.co.id) Our HelpDesk team can help you with the following ❏ Information on product specifications, drivers for over the phone: download ❏ Sales enquiries and product information ❏...

  • Page 153: Help For Users In Hong Kong

    603-56288222 Internet Home Page ❏ Enquiries on repair services & warranty, product usage and technical support (Techline) Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide Phone: 603-56288333 users with the following information: ❏...
  • Page 154 SC-F3000 Series User's Guide Where To Get Help Helpdesk (63-2) 706 2625 Direct Line: E-mail: epchelpdesk@epc.epson.com.ph World Wide Web (https://www.epson.com.ph) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and E-mail Enquiries are available. Toll-Free No. 1800-1069-EPSON(37766) Our Hotline team can help you with the following over the phone: ❏...

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