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wendy Tang
May 6, 2025

how to remove jammed paper?

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Mr. Anderson
May 18, 2025

To remove jammed paper from the Epson SC-T3100X Series printer:

1. Open the front cover.
2. Grasp the jammed paper with both hands.
3. Slowly pull the paper out towards you.

Make sure to avoid tearing the paper while removing it.

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Thamaraimanalan M
June 14, 2025

Paper Teared and jammed in the roller. How to remove that piece of paper

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  • Page 1 User's Guide CMP0212-00 EN...
  • Page 2 Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Contents Contents Paper Load Position..... . . 26 Copyrights and Trademarks Loading and Removing the Roll Paper..27 Loading Roll Paper.
  • Page 4 Methods Epson Special Media....151 Switching to Wired LAN....93 Ink bottles.
  • Page 5 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Contents Help for Users in North America... 169 Help for Users in Europe....169 Help for Users in Taiwan.

  • Page 6: Notes On Manuals

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Introduction Manual Organization Introduction The manuals for the product are organized as shown below. Notes on Manuals You can view the PDF manuals using Adobe Acrobat Reader or Preview (Mac). Meaning of Symbols Setup Guide Provides information on how...

  • Page 7: Viewing Pdf Manuals

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Introduction You can input and search for keywords, such as Viewing PDF Manuals the names of items you want to confirm. This section uses the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC as an For Windows example to explain the basic operations for viewing Right click on a page in the PDF manual and select the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

  • Page 8: Printer Parts

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Introduction Printer Parts Front Control panel “Control panel” on page 14 Cutter cover Open when replacing the cutter. “Replacing the Cutter” on page 135 Paper basket (optional) Output from the printer collects in this basket, keeping the media clean and free of creases.
  • Page 9 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Introduction Paper stacker (for plain paper) Attach to the front of the printer as shown when printing multiple sheets of plain paper continuously from the auto sheet feeder. Printed paper stacks up in this tray after it is ejected. Remove this when printing on roll paper or cut sheets (1 sheet).

  • Page 10: Inside

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Introduction Inside Roll paper cover This cover protects the loaded roll paper and prevents dust from entering inside the printer. Except when load- ing or removing roll paper, it should be closed when using the printer.
  • Page 11 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Introduction Transportation caps When moving or transporting the printer, set these in the transportation position so that ink does not leak. Normally these should be set in the printing position. “Moving or Transporting the Printer” on page 160 Spindle When loading roll paper into the printer, insert this through the roll paper.

  • Page 12: Back

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Introduction Back Maintenance box cover Open when replacing the maintenance box. Maintenance box A container for collecting waste ink. “Replacing Maintenance Box” on page 134 AC inlet Connect the supplied power cable here. LAN port Connects the LAN cable.
  • Page 13 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Introduction Data light (yellow) The network connection status and data reception are indicated by a lit or flashing light. On: Connected. Flashing: Receiving data. OPTION port This cannot be used. USB port Connect the USB cable here.

  • Page 14: Control Panel

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Introduction Control panel Home screen operations Home button Touch this button while a menu is displayed to return to the Home screen. The home button is off Overview of Home screen operations when it cannot be used during operations such as U Operator's Guide (PDF) paper feeding.
  • Page 15 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Introduction Touch this button when loading, removing, Searching for SSID, IP address not set, setting, or adjusting paper. or signal strength is 0 or poor. ❏ See the following for more details on Roll Paper. Connected to a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi).

  • Page 16: Features Of Printer

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Introduction Automatic switching between auto Features of Printer sheet feeder (cut sheets) and roll paper Realizing High Resolution You can load roll paper in the printer, and load multiple sheets of A3 or smaller paper in the auto CAD drawings that are clear, legible, sheet feeder at the same time.

  • Page 17: Notes On Usage And Storage

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Introduction * You need at least 150 mm of space at the back when Notes on Usage and replacing the maintenance box. Storage Notes when using the printer Installation space Note the following points when using this printer to...

  • Page 18: Notes When Not Using The Printer

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ When using the printer, be careful when handling Notes when not using the printer the ink. Ink may splatter when refilling the ink tanks. You may not be able to clean off ink that If you are not using it, note the following points when splashes onto clothes or belongings.

  • Page 19: Notes On Handling Paper

    Notes on Handling before folding of stacking; otherwise, the color may change where they touch (leaves a mark). ❏ Use Epson special media under normal room These marks will disappear if they are separated conditions (temperature: 15 to 25°C, humidity: 40 immediately and dried;...

  • Page 20: Saving Power

    Typically, print outs and photos fade over time (color Power Off Timer distortion) due to the effects of light and various constituents in the air. This also applies to Epson This function automatically turns the printer off if no special media. However, with the correct storage errors occur, no print jobs are received, and no method, the degree of color distortion can be minimized.

  • Page 21: Introducing The Software

    For details on the various software, see the online help of each software or the Administrator's Guide (online manual). Note: Convenient software compatible with this printer is introduced on the Epson website. Please check the information from the following link.

  • Page 22: Built-In Software In The Printer

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Introducing the Software Built-in Software in the Printer The following software comes preinstalled in the printer. Start and use it from a Web browser via the network. Software Name Function Web Config The network security settings can be configured from Web Config. This software also has an email notification function for notifying of printer errors and other problems.

  • Page 23: How To Use Web Config

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Introducing the Software How to Use Web Config Function Summary This section introduces the main functions of Web This section describes how to start the software and Config. See the Administrator's Guide for more details. provides a summary of its functions.

  • Page 24: Updating Software Or Installing Additional Software

    Software not displayed in the list cannot be compatible with the printer. updated with EPSON Software Updater. Check the latest versions of software on the Epson website. Note: Please note that you cannot update or install The software is updated as needed for greater software using Epson Software Updater if you are convenience and more robust functionality.

  • Page 25: Uninstalling Software

    Select the software you want to remove and then click Uninstall/Change (or Change/ Use the "Uninstaller". Remove / Add/Remove). You can remove the printer driver and EPSON Downloading the Uninstaller Status Monitor 3 by selecting EPSON Download the "Uninstaller" from the Epson website.

  • Page 26: Loading And Setting The Paper

    Doing so may the Paper cause paper jams or soiled prints. See the following for paper supported by the printer. “Epson Special Media Table” on page 153 Notes on Loading the “Supported Commercially Available Paper” on Paper...

  • Page 27: Loading And Removing The Roll Paper

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Loading and Setting the Paper Cut Sheet(1 sheet) Loading Roll Paper One sheet of cut paper from A4 to the maximum printable width can be loaded. Caution: Hold the flange while loading the roll paper. If you load the paper while holding another part, your hand or fingers may get trapped causing an injury.
  • Page 28 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Loading and Setting the Paper Place the roll paper on a flat surface and then Check that the leading edge of the roll paper is insert the spindle. not bent and then insert it into the paper slot until you hear a beep.

  • Page 29: Cutting The Roll Paper

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Loading and Setting the Paper When cutting at the printer default cut Cutting the Roll Paper position (right after the bottom margin) Touch the (Cut) button. The paper is cut Auto Cut and the paper leading edge returns to the print wait position.

  • Page 30: Removing Roll Paper

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Loading and Setting the Paper When printing cut lines at desired position Cutting Commercially Available Synthetic or Canvas Paper with Hold down the (Forward) or (Backward) button until the position you want Scissors to print the cutting line reaches the position of When using commercially available paper that cannot the dotted line in the figure.
  • Page 31 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Loading and Setting the Paper If the rear edge of the printed paper is held by Hold the flanges on both ends of the spindle the printer, grasp the paper with both hands and remove the spindle from the spindle holder.

  • Page 32: Loading And Removing Paper From The Auto Sheet Feeder

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Loading and Setting the Paper Removing Loading and Removing Pull the paper stacker straight out to remove it. Paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder Installing and removing the paper stacker (for plain paper) Attach the paper stacker supplied when printing multiple sheets of plain paper continuously from the auto sheet feeder.
  • Page 33 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Loading and Setting the Paper Check that Load paper.or Ready is displayed Unfold the auto sheet feeder, and pull it up and on the Home screen, and then open the cut out. sheet cover.

  • Page 34: Removing Paper From The Auto Sheet Feeder

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Loading and Setting the Paper Load paper in the auto sheet feeder with the Removing paper from the auto printable side facing you. sheet feeder Align the paper edges before loading. Move the edge guides away from the paper and remove the paper.
  • Page 35 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Loading and Setting the Paper Push the auto sheet feeder back into its slots, and then fold it forward. Close the cut sheet cover.

  • Page 36: Loading And Removing Cut Sheet(1 Sheet)

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Loading and Setting the Paper Insert the leading edge of the paper straight Loading and Removing into the paper slot until you hear a beep. Cut Sheet(1 sheet) Loading Cut Sheet(1 sheet) When roll paper is loaded, remove it.

  • Page 37: Setting Loaded Paper

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Loading and Setting the Paper When removing printed cut sheets Setting Loaded Paper Grasp the paper with both hands, and pull it out towards you. For Roll Paper Configure the following settings after loading roll paper.
  • Page 38 Epson Special Media screen displayed after loading roll paper. Select the same product name as the one shown on the package of the paper. Commercially available non-Epson paper Select from the following commercially available paper types. ❏ Plain paper ❏ Coated Paper(Generic) ❏...

  • Page 39: For Auto Sheet Feeder/Cut Sheet(1 Sheet)

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Loading and Setting the Paper Touch Paper Remaining. For Auto Sheet Feeder/Cut Sheet(1 sheet) Make the following settings after loading paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or after loading Cut Sheet(1 sheet). Settings of Paper Type This is the most important setting to obtain the optimum print results.
  • Page 40 Epson Special Media Select the same product name as the one shown on the package of the paper. For Cut Sheet(1 sheet) Commercially available non-Epson paper Select from the following commercially available paper types. ❏ Plain paper ❏ Coated Paper(Generic) ❏...
  • Page 41 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Loading and Setting the Paper Note: Setting non-standard size For a non-standard size, touch User-Defined at the end of the list and then enter the paper width and length. On the keypad screen for entering a numeric value, enter numbers that include a number of the first decimal place.

  • Page 42: Optimizing Paper Settings (Media Adjust)

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Loading and Setting the Paper Optimizing Paper Adjusting Settings (Media Adjust) Adjustments are performed by using a wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to print the adjustment pattern twice. Perform Media Adjust in the following cases. You can...
  • Page 43 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Loading and Setting the Paper Enter the numeric value of the pattern with the Important: least streaks among the printed adjustment patterns of #1 and then touch Alignment #2. When using A2 size or larger cut sheets or...
  • Page 44 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Loading and Setting the Paper The adjustment results are saved as settings of the currently selected paper type. Next time, simply select the paper type to realize the optimum print results.

  • Page 45: Printing With The Printer Driver From Your Computer

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Select the printer in Printer and then click Printing with the Printer Properties. The printer driver dialog will be displayed. Printer Driver from Your Computer Basic Operating Procedures (Windows)
  • Page 46 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Check Document Size on the Printer Settings Select Source and check the roll paper width tab of the printer driver. and media type. The paper size set in the application is Select from Roll Paper, Auto Sheet Feeder, or displayed automatically.

  • Page 47: Canceling Printing

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer To set the color correction method or color The icons and menus at the top of the preview balance in detail to match your preferences, screen allow you to change the image display clear the Simple Settings check box.

  • Page 48: Customizing The Printer Driver

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Select the print data you want to cancel and Open View devices and printers or Devices click Cancel in the Document menu. and Printers. To cancel all print data, click Cancel All Windows 10/8.1/8/7...
  • Page 49 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer The printer driver setting screen is displayed. Click Custom Settings. Enter the desired name in Name, and then Make the necessary settings. These settings click Save. become the default settings of the printer driver.
  • Page 50 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Rearranging display items Select Edit Item. The display items of Select Setting, Media Type, and Paper Size can be arranged as follows to display the ones you use normally right away.
  • Page 51 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer ❏ Drag and drop unnecessary items to Not Display. Note: When Delete Group is performed, the group (folder) is deleted, but the settings in the deleted group (folder) remain. Delete them individually from List in the save location.

  • Page 52: Basic Operating Procedures (Mac)

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Click Show Details (or ) at the bottom of Basic Operating the screen. Procedures (Mac) Printing Procedure This section describes the basic procedure to print using the printer driver from a computer.
  • Page 53 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer To enlarge or reduce the size, select from the Check that this printer is selected, and then set pull-down menu below the Paper Size. the paper size. There are three options available for each paper size.
  • Page 54 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer For Roll Paper Width and Media Type, the To set the color correction method or color settings configured in the control panel of the balance in detail to match your preferences, printer are applied automatically.

  • Page 55: Canceling Printing

    ❏ For USB connections EPSON SC-TXXXX ❏ For network connections EPSON TXXXX or EPSON TXXXX-YYYYYY *: "XXXX" is the product model number. "YYYYYY" is the last If the job has been sent to the printer, print six digits of the MAC address.
  • Page 56 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Click Save Current Settings as Preset in Select the setting you want to delete, click Presets. Delete, and then click OK. Enter a name, and then click OK.

  • Page 57: Printing Cad Drawings

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Open the data to be printed and then click Plot. Printing CAD Drawings There are the following two methods to print CAD drawings. Printing with the printer driver...
  • Page 58 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer The printer driver's dialog box for this printer Check other settings, and then start printing. appears. Note: Set Output Size and Source in the printer driver. If the output size is portrait and the height is smaller than the width of the roll paper, the print “Basic Operating Procedures (Windows)”...

  • Page 59: Enlargements And Horizontal And Vertical Banners

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer ❏ Specify Size Enlargements and You can specify the enlargement or reduction ratio. Use this method for a non-standard paper Horizontal and Vertical size. Banners The printer driver can enlarge or reduce documents for different paper sizes.

  • Page 60: Fitting Documents To The Width Of The Roll Paper

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer If the size is different, select the correct size Fitting Documents to the Width from the pull-down menu. of the Roll Paper “Basic Operating Procedures (Mac)” on page 52 Check the document size (or paper size) setting on the Printer Settings tab of the printer driver.

  • Page 61: Fitting Documents To The Output Size

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Fit Short Side to Roll Paper Width Fitting Documents to the Select this when you want to print with the Output Size print image enlarged to the maximum size for the loaded roll paper.
  • Page 62 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer If the size is different, select the correct size Select the desired size from the Output Size from the pull-down menu. pull-down menu. “Basic Operating Procedures (Mac)” on...

  • Page 63: Choosing A Print Size

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer “Basic Operating Procedures (Mac)” on Choosing a Print Size page 52 Check the document size (or paper size) setting Note: on the Printer Settings tab of the printer driver.

  • Page 64: Printing At Non-Standard Sizes

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Select the size specification method from Printing at Non-Standard Width, Length, and Scale to and then enter the setting value. Sizes The print image is enlarged or reduced so that...
  • Page 65 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer ❏ If you select an aspect ratio in Fix Aspect Settings in Windows Ratio and select Landscape or Portrait for Display the Printer Settings tab of the printer...
  • Page 66 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer “Basic Operating Procedures (Windows)” Click + and then enter the paper size name. on page 45 Check other settings, and then start printing. Settings in Mac Open the page setup screen of the application...
  • Page 67 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Click OK to close the Custom Paper Sizes dialog box. Also close the printer driver's dialog box by clicking Cancel. Registration of the custom paper size is now complete.

  • Page 68: Correct Color And Print

    The optimal method is selected from the following color correction methods for each print target in the print quality settings of the printer driver. ❏ EPSON Standard (sRGB) Optimizes the sRGB space and corrects the color. ❏ Business Graphics Performs color correction to sharpen your images based on the sRGB space.
  • Page 69 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Display the Printer Settings tab of the printer Color Management driver and then clear the Simple Settings check Settings box in the Print Quality area. Windows 10, Printer Manages Colors “Basic Operating Procedures (Windows)”...
  • Page 70 52 adjust the color balance. Select Color Matching from the list, and then Check other settings, and then start printing. click EPSON Color Controls. Settings in Mac When using applications featuring a color management function, specify how to adjust colors from these applications.
  • Page 71 Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer When Custom is selected for the print target, Note: select the color and color correction method EPSON Color Controls will not be available in settings. the following applications if Step 1 is omitted. ❏ Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later ❏...

  • Page 72: Color Management Printing

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Color Management Color Management Print Settings Printing You can perform color management printing using this printer's printer driver in the following two ways. About Color Management Choose the best method according to the application...

  • Page 73: Setting Color Management With The Applications

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Setting profiles Setting color management with the applications Settings for the input profile, printer profile, and intent (matching method) vary between three types of color management printing since their color Print using applications with a color management management engines are used differently.
  • Page 74 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer For Mac Set color management to off. For Windows Select Printer Settings from the list and clear the Simple Settings check box in the Print Clear the Simple Settings check box in the...

  • Page 75: Setting Color Management With The Printer Driver

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Settings example of Adobe Photoshop CC Setting color management with Open the Print dialog box. the printer driver Select Color Management, then select Printer Manages Colors in Color Handling, and click Color Management Printing by Host Print.
  • Page 76 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer *: *: If Source is selected on the Printer Settings Click Settings. tab, the paper type set on the printer is set automatically. Media Type becomes Use Printer Settings, and the paper type name is displayed on the right side.
  • Page 77 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer *: It is set in the screen displayed by selecting In other applications, set No Color Management. Printer Settings from the list. If Source is selected, the paper type set on the printer is set...
  • Page 78 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Click Settings. Intent Explanation Perceptual Converts the data so that a more visually natural image is produced. This feature is used when a wider gamut of color is used for image data.

  • Page 79: Multi-Page Printing (N-Up)

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Set Number of pages per sheet and Page Multi-Page Printing Order in the Print Layout dialog box. (N-up) If the Print page frames check box is selected, page frames are printed on each page.

  • Page 80: Manual Double Sided Printing (Windows Only)

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Settings in Mac Manual Double Sided Display the Print dialog box, select Layout Printing (Windows Only) from the list, and specify the number of pages per sheet and so on.
  • Page 81 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Display the Basic Settings screen for the printer Note: driver, and then select Auto Sheet Feeder as ❏ Click Binding Settings to set the Binding the Source. Edge and Binding Margin. Depending on “Basic Operating Procedures (Windows)”...

  • Page 82: Folded 2-Sided Printing (Windows Only)

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Set Binding Edge and Binding Margin in the Folded 2-Sided Printing Folded Double-Side Setting dialog box. (Windows only) Two consecutive pages can be printed on a single sheet. The second page is flipped 180˚ and printed adjacent to the first page, allowing the paper to be folded to make a 2-sided document.

  • Page 83: Poster Printing (Windows Only)

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Set Number of panels in the Poster dialog box. Poster Printing (Windows Only) A single page can be printed across multiple sheets. The sheets can then be joined together to form large posters (up to 16 times the original size).
  • Page 84 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Overlapping Alignment Marks The following section describes how to join four printed pages together. Prints guides for joining the paper with overlapping. The finished size is smaller only for the overlapping portions.
  • Page 85 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Ready the two top sheets and trim the excess With the two sheets overlapping, trim the from the left sheet by cutting along the line excess by cutting along the line joining the two joining the two join guides (the centers of the X cut guides (the lines to the left of the X marks).
  • Page 86 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Trim the bottom from the upper sheets by With the two sheets overlapping, trim the cutting along the line joining the two guides excess by cutting along the line joining the two (the lines above the X marks).
  • Page 87 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Join the upper and lower sheets together. After joining all the sheets, trim off the borders by cutting along the cut guides (outside the X Use an adhesive tape to stick the backs of the marks).

  • Page 88: Printing Multiple Documents (Layout Manager) (Windows Only)

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Sample Free Vertical/Horizontal Layout Printing Multiple Documents (Layout Manager) (Windows Only) Documents created in different applications can be printed together in your choice of layout. This allows you to improve print work efficiency and conserve paper.

  • Page 89: Saving And Recalling Settings

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Click OK. When printing from an application, Click Properties in the File menu and set the the Layout Manager screen opens. print settings in the printer driver dialog box.
  • Page 90 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing with the Printer Driver from Your Computer Opening saved files Right-click the printer icon ( ) on the Windows taskbar, and then click Layout Manager in the displayed menu. The Layout Manager screen appears. Note:...

  • Page 91: Printing Using The Hp-Gl/2 Or Hp Rtl

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing Using the HP-GL/2 or HP RTL Mode from a Computer Check Paper Source and change the setting if Printing Using the necessary. The default setting is Roll Paper. When HP-GL/ HP-GL/2 or HP RTL 2 or HP RTL print data is sent, an error occurs...

  • Page 92: Cad Application Settings

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Printing Using the HP-GL/2 or HP RTL Mode from a Computer HP Designjet 750C C3195A Note: When HP-GL/2 or HP RTL printing is not performed properly The printer automatically determines whether normal printing from the printer driver or emulation printing of HP-GL/2 or HP RTL from the sent print data and then switches the print mode accordingly.

  • Page 93: Changing The Network Connection Methods

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Changing the Network Connection Methods Connect your router and the printer with a Changing the LAN cable. See the following for the location of the Network Connection printer's LAN port. “Back” on page 12 Methods Switching to Wireless LAN The printer can connect to a wired LAN or a wireless LAN.

  • Page 94: Directly Connecting Wirelessly (Wi-Fi Direct)

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Changing the Network Connection Methods Touch Enter Password and enter the password. Touch on the Home screen. Note: Note: The shape and color of the icon differ depending ❏ Differentiate between uppercase and on the connection status.

  • Page 95: Using Airprint

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using AirPrint Using AirPrint AirPrint enables instant wireless printing from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with the latest version of iOS, and Mac with the latest version of OS X. Note: You cannot use AirPrint if the information display for the Paper Source Settings in the printer settings menu is disabled on the control panel.

  • Page 96: Using The Menu

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Using the Menu Menu List The items and options available in the menu are described below. See the reference pages for more details on each item. Paper Setting The Paper Setting menu is displayed if paper is loaded.
  • Page 97 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Remove Display the removal method Feed/Cut Paper Backward, Forward, Cut Media Adjust Start Advanced Media Setting Platen Gap 1.6, 2.1, 2.6 (This is displayed when Custom Paper is selected in Paper Type.)
  • Page 98 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Cut Sheet(1 sheet) Remove Eject paper Media Adjust Start Change Paper Type/Paper Size Paper Type Plain paper Display supported paper types Coated Paper(Generic) Premium Glossy Sheet Others Paper Size...
  • Page 99 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Basic Settings (Details of each item U “General Settings - Basic Settings” on page 112) LCD Brightness 1 to 9 Sound Mute On, Off Normal Mode Button Press 0 to 10...
  • Page 100 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Plain paper Display supported paper types Matte Paper Photo Paper Others Advanced Media Setting Platen Gap 1.6, 2.1, 2.6 Top/Bottom Margins Standard, Top 3 mm/Bottom 3 mm, Top 15 mm/Bottom 15 mm,...
  • Page 101 A Series Display supported paper sizes US-ANSI US-ARCH B Series (ISO) B Series (JIS) Others User-Defined Display paper size input screen Resolution Standard, 300dpi, 600dpi, 1200dpi Color Mode (Common) EPSON Standard (sRGB), Business Graphics, GIS, Line Drawing, Off (No Color Management)
  • Page 102 Left Edge, Center Mirror Image On, Off Line Merge On, Off Color Mode (HP-GL/2) EPSON Standard (sRGB), Business Graphics, GIS, Line Drawing, Off (No Color Management) Select Palette Software, Default, Palette A, Palette B Print Color Palette Print Define Palette...
  • Page 103 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Wi-Fi Setup Router Connect via Wi-Fi When wireless LAN connection disabled: Display Connect via Wi-Fi menu Wi-Fi Setup Wizard When wireless LAN connection connected: Display connection status and settings information...
  • Page 104 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Connection Check Start network connection check Advanced Device Name Display settings change screen TCP/IP Proxy Server IPv6 Address Enable, Disable Link Speed & Duplex Auto, 10BASE-T Half Duplex, 10BASE-T Full Duplex, 100BASE-TX...
  • Page 105 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Print Quality Adjustment Start Print Head Nozzle Check Start Head Cleaning Start Paper Guide Cleaning Start Reset Ink Level Important Notes Ink Level Setting Important Notes Replace Maintenance Box...

  • Page 106: Paper Setting Menu

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Paper Setting menu Roll Paper menu ❏ The Paper Setting menu is displayed if paper is loaded. ❏ Media Adjust adjustment results, and settings in Advanced Media Setting and Manage Remaining Amount are stored for each paper type in Paper Type. Changing adjustments and settings will save these as the currently selected paper type settings even if the power is turned off.
  • Page 107 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Explanation Platen Gap This is displayed when Custom Paper is selected in Paper Type. When registering Custom Paper, this is the Platen Gap (distance between print head and paper) for the paper selected in Change Reference Paper, so it does not normally need to be changed.
  • Page 108 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Explanation Setup Select whether to display/record (On) or not to display/ record (Off) the amount of remaining roll paper. Set to On to enable Remaining Amount and Remaining Alert.

  • Page 109: Auto Sheet Feeder Menu

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Auto Sheet Feeder menu The Paper Setting menu is displayed if paper is loaded. *Default setting Settings item Settings value Explanation Media Adjust Start Run this adjustment when there is a problem with print results, or after registering custom paper settings.

  • Page 110: Cut Sheet(1 Sheet) Menu

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Cut Sheet(1 sheet) menu The Paper Setting menu is displayed if paper is loaded. *Default setting Settings item Settings value Explanation Remove Touch to eject the loaded cut sheet (1 sheet) without printing.

  • Page 111: Printer Status Menu

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Printer Status menu *Default setting Settings item Settings value Explanation Supply Status Displays the estimated free space remaining in the maintenance box and the product number. The shorter the bar is, the lower the remaining amount of space.

  • Page 112: Settings Menu

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings menu General Settings General Settings - Basic Settings *Default setting Settings item Settings value Explanation LCD Brightness Adjust screen brightness. 1 to 9 (9 Sound Mute Setting this to On will mute the sound output when touching the...
  • Page 113 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Explanation Date/Time Enter the current date and time. Time Difference Set the difference with coordinated universal time (UTC) in 15 -12:45 to +13:45 (0.00 minute increments. In network environments with a time difference, set this as necessary when administrating the printer.
  • Page 114 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu General Settings - Printer Settings *Default setting Settings item Settings value Explanation Paper Source Settings Error Notice Paper Size Notice Setting this to On will display an error message when the output size or paper type settings of print jobs sent to the printer differ from those settings in the printer.
  • Page 115 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Explanation Custom Paper Setting (Touching any of the registry numbers from 01 to 10 will display settings items.) Change Name Register and change the name of the custom paper settings. The name registered here is displayed in the Paper Type list.
  • Page 116 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Explanation Drying Time Drying Time per Select the time the print head pauses to allow drying after each 0.0 to 10.0 seconds (0.0 Pass pass. Choose from values between 0.0 and 10.0 seconds Depending on the paper type, the ink may take a while to dry.
  • Page 117 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Explanation Universal Print Settings Paper Source Select the paper source. If the paper is not loaded as in the set Roll Paper paper source, then an error will occur during printing.
  • Page 118 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Explanation Oversize The position at which the margin is added depends on the base output size setting, as shown below. ❏ When set to Auto Adds the value selected for page margin (area of...
  • Page 119 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Explanation Page Margin Select the top, bottom, left, and right margin values. 3 mm For a cut sheet, the top, bottom, left, and right margin values are 3 5 mm mm regardless of the settings.
  • Page 120 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Explanation Resolution This setting is enabled when the resolution is not specified in the Standard sent print data. Standard prints at the resolution corresponding to the Paper Type setting for the paper selected in Paper Source and 300dpi the Print Quality setting.
  • Page 121 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Explanation Mirror Image Select whether to flip horizontally (mirror) using the center of the output size width as the basis line and then print (On) or print without flipping horizontally (Off).
  • Page 122 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Explanation Select Palette From the following selections, choose the palette that specifies the Software color and thickness of the logical pen. Default ❏ Software: Print according to the pen configuration set in the application, and ignore the built-in palette of the printer.
  • Page 123 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Explanation PC Connection via USB Setting this to Enable allows access from a USB-connected Enable computer. Setting this to Disable does not allow access. Disable USB I/F Timeout Setting...
  • Page 124 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu General Settings - Network Settings *Default setting Settings item Settings value Explanation Wi-Fi Setup Router (Connect via Wi-Fi) Disconnected or disabled This is displayed in gray. Touch this, and on the next screen touching Start Setup will display a Wi-Fi Setup Wizard menu, performing a connection operation.
  • Page 125 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Explanation Wi-Fi Direct Disconnected or disabled This is displayed in gray. Touch this, and then touch Start Setup on the next screen to display Start Setup. Touch Start Setup to enable Wi-Fi Direct and display the printer's SSID and password.
  • Page 126 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Explanation Device Name Set the name of the printer to use on the network. TCP/IP Automatically assign the printer IP address using DHCP Auto functionality in the router. Manual Select this to manually assign a fixed IP address, then input the IP address, subnet mask, and other required information.
  • Page 127 These menus will only be displayed if the correct password is entered, preventing non-administrators from accidentally changing settings. Keep the password in a safe place. Should you forget the password, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Lock Setting Setting On will result in the administrator password being...

  • Page 128: Maintenance

    Using this function requires that the printer be connected to a network that can be connected to the Internet. Touch Start Checking to access the Epson website, and to start a search for new firmware. If there is a display indicating that there is new firmware, then follow the on-screen instructions to update the firmware.

  • Page 129: Printer Status/Print

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Using the Menu Settings item Settings value Explanation Powerful Cleaning Start Run this when the faint or missing areas in the check pattern do not improve even after performing Head Cleaning three times in a row.

  • Page 130: Maintenance

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Maintenance Touch Start to start printing a check pattern. Maintenance When changing the paper source displayed on the start screen, touch Paper Source. Refer to the following, and check the printed Clearing a Clogged Print check pattern for clogging.

  • Page 131: Power Ink Flushing

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Maintenance If the nozzles are still clogged after performing After performing Power Ink Flushing, check Powerful Cleaning, turn off the printer and leave it the nozzles to see if the clogged nozzles have overnight or longer. When left for some time, the been cleared.

  • Page 132: Refilling Ink And Replacing Consumables

    You can download these from your local Epson Web site. Important: Checking how much ink remains Make sure the color of the ink tank matches the color of the ink you want to refill.
  • Page 133 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Maintenance Important: Important: ❏ Be careful not to spill any ink. ❏ Do not hit the top of the bottle when the cap is removed. Otherwise, ink may leak. ❏ Do not touch the top of the ink bottle ❏...

  • Page 134: Replacing Maintenance Box

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Maintenance Close the ink tank caps firmly. Replacing Maintenance Box When the message The Maintenance Box is at the end of its service life. is displayed, you need to replace the maintenance box. When the message The Maintenance Box is nearing the end of its service life.

  • Page 135: Replacing The Cutter

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Maintenance Place the used Maintenance Box in the clear Replacing the Cutter bag included with the new Maintenance Box, and make sure that the zipper is closed tight. Replace the cutter when it is not cutting paper cleanly.
  • Page 136 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Maintenance Loosen the screw holding the cutter in place using a cross-head screwdriver and pull the cutter straight out. Important: Screw the cutter firmly, otherwise the cut position may be slightly shifted or skewed. Remove the protective material shown in the figure.
  • Page 137 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Maintenance Touch OK. The cutter moves and the protective sheet stuck to the blade comes off. Remove the protective sheet. Close the cutter cover.

  • Page 138: Problem Solver

    (1) Connect a computer and the printer using a USB cable. (Updates during recovery mode cannot use a network connection.) (2) Download the latest firmware from the Epson website, and start the update. Refer to the firmware download page for update methods.

  • Page 139: Troubleshooting

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Problem Solver Troubleshooting Does the printer port setting match the printer connection port? Check the printer port. You cannot print (because the Click the Port tab in the printer Properties dialog printer does not work) and check the option selected for Print to the following port(s).
  • Page 140 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Problem Solver The printer has an error. When using a USB hub, is it being used correctly? View the message displayed on the control In the USB specification, daisy-chains of up to five panel. USB hubs are possible. However, we recommend that you connect the printer to the first hub “What to do When a Message is Displayed”...

  • Page 141: The Printer Operates, But Nothing Prints

    139 The "Driver Version" shown on the test page is the version number of the Windows internal driver. This differs from the Epson printer driver version that you installed. The printer operates, but nothing prints Confirm the printer operation.

  • Page 142: The Prints Are Not What You Expected

    Check the paper Check that the paper is compatible with the printer, and that there are no wrinkles, folds, or bending. “Epson Special Media” on page 151 “Supported Commercially Available Paper” on page 156 “Notes on Loading the Paper” on page 26 ❏...
  • Page 143 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Problem Solver Ink drips Differences in color/light/dark If there are differences in color/light/dark, then handle these by following the process below. “The prints are not what you expected” on page 142 If these measures do not resolve the issue, check the following items.
  • Page 144 Size, the print may not be in the correct position or Check that the paper specifications are compatible some of the data may not be printed. In this case, with this printer. check the print settings. “Epson Special Media Table” on page 153 “Supported Commercially Available Paper” on page 156...
  • Page 145 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Problem Solver Roll paper and cut sheets are Is the paper wrinkled or creased? smeared in similar ways Do not use old paper or paper with creases in it. Always use new paper. Follow the steps below to clean the roller by feeding plain paper.
  • Page 146 (ejection, cutting), waiting for the paper to dry naturally. Epson special media should be used at normal room “Roll Paper menu” on page 106 temperature (temperature: 15 to 25°C, humidity: 40 to 60%). For information about paper such as thin...

  • Page 147: Feeding Or Ejecting Problems

    If paper is jammed, see "Roll paper jam" or "Cut sheets jam" below, and clear the jammed paper. Do not use paper that is damp. Also, Epson special media should be left in the bag until you intend to use it.
  • Page 148 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Problem Solver Paper does not collect in the paper Cut the top portion of any torn or wrinkled areas using a commercially available cutter. basket, or is creased or folded Does the print job require a lot of ink, or is...

  • Page 149: Others

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Problem Solver Important: After removing the paper, reload the paper and restart Before you reload the roll paper, cut the edge printing. straight horizontally. Cut any wavy or wrinkled sections. “Loading paper into the auto sheet feeder” on...
  • Page 150 If ink gets on your hands, wash it off with been lost water or soap. Should you forget the administrator password, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Print head is automatically cleaned To ensure print quality, the printer may automatically perform head cleaning when the printer is turned on, or before starting printing.

  • Page 151: Appendix

    Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink bottles. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine 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 152: Others

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Appendix Others Product Part number Explanation Maintenance Box S210057 Replacement Maintenance Box for when there is insufficient empty space in the Maintenance Box. “Replacing Maintenance Box” on page 134 Auto Cutter Spare Blade S210055 “Replacing the Cutter” on page 135...

  • Page 153: Supported Media

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Appendix Supported Media We recommend you use the following Epson special media for high-quality printing results. Refer to the following for supported commercially available paper. “Supported Commercially Available Paper” on page 156 Epson Special Media Table Epson paper supported by this printer is described below.
  • Page 154 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Appendix Cut Sheet Auto Sheet Feeder Paper Name Size Loadable Availability Number of Sheets Photo Quality Inkjet Paper Letter ✓ Legal SuperB US-C Archival Matte Paper ✓ Letter SuperB US C Photo paper Glossy ✓ Letter...
  • Page 155 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Appendix Auto Sheet Feeder Paper Name Size Loadable Availability Number of Sheets Premium Semigloss Photo Paper ✓ Letter SuperB US-C Premium Luster Photo Paper ✓ Letter US-C...

  • Page 156: Supported Commercially Available Paper

    ❏ Do not use paper that is wrinkled, scuffed, torn, or dirty. ❏ Commercially available paper corresponding to the paper types in the table can be loaded in and fed through the printer as long as they meet the following specifications, however Epson cannot guarantee the print quality.
  • Page 157 ❏ Select the paper type from the following Epson Special Media settings, and perform Media Adjust. Enhanced Adhesive Syn., Enhanced Low Adh. Syn., Heavyweight Polyester, Glossy Film2 By performing the Media Adjust, paper settings for Epson Special Media will be overwritten by the settings for the paper you use.

  • Page 158: Printable Area

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Appendix Printable area Settings of Top/Bottom Margin Values Margins Top 3 mm/Bottom 3 mm = 3 mm This section describes the printable areas for the printer. = 3 mm If the print range settings in application software are...

  • Page 159: Cut Sheets (Auto Sheet Feeder)

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Appendix Cut sheets (Auto sheet feeder) The gray area in the illustration below shows the printable area. The arrow in the illustration indicates the direction that the paper is ejected. Cut Sheet (1 sheet) The gray area in the illustration below shows the printable area.

  • Page 160: Moving Or Transporting The Printer

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Appendix Moving or Transporting Important: the Printer When moving or transporting the product, be sure that it is level; do not tilt it at an angle or place it upside down. Otherwise, ink could leak. This section describes methods for moving and transporting the product.
  • Page 161 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Appendix Open the ink tank cover. Place the overturned transportation caps in the position shown in the illustration (transportation position). Open all ink tank caps. Remove the transportation caps. Turn over the transportation caps. Close the ink tank caps firmly.
  • Page 162 SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Appendix Close the ink tank cover. Open all ink tank caps. Remove the transportation caps. Close all covers on the printer. For models with stands, close the paper basket. Turn off the printer, and unplug all cables, including the power cord and LAN cables, etc.

  • Page 163: When Transporting

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Appendix Place the overturned transportation caps in the Close the ink tank cover. position shown in the illustration (transportation position). Check for print head nozzle clogging, and if these are clogged, carry out print head cleaning.

  • Page 164: System Requirements

    Appendix System Requirements Software for this printer can be used in the following environments. (As of July, 2019) Supported OS and other elements may change. For the latest information, see the Epson Web site. Printer Driver Windows Operating system Windows 10/Windows 10 x64 Windows 8.1/Windows 8.1 x64...

  • Page 165: Web Config

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Appendix USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi Connection method with the printer * For details on the connection methods (interface specifications), see the following. “Specifications Table” on page 166 Web Config Windows Browser Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Firefox...

  • Page 166: Specifications Table

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Appendix Specifications Table Printer Specifications Temperature and humidity range for operating (the range shown by diagonal lines is recommended) Printer Specifications Printing method PrecisionCore inkjet technology Nozzle configura- 800 nozzles x 4 colors tion (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

  • Page 167: For European Users

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Appendix Interface Specifications Ink Specifications Standards Type Dedicated ink bottles IEEE802.11b/g/n Pigment ink: Black Frequency Range 2.4 GHz Dye ink: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Coordination Infrastructure Modes Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Storage temperature Wireless Securities WEP (64/128bit) Uninstalled -20 to 40°C (Within four days at...

  • Page 168: Where To Get Help

    Epson support services for troubleshooting information in your product assistance. If Epson support for your area is not listed documentation. If you have a Web browser and can below, contact the dealer where you purchased your connect to the Internet, access the site at: product.

  • Page 169: Help For Users In North America

    Toll or long distance (Phone: +0800212873) charges may apply. Our HelpDesk team can help you with the following Before you call Epson for support, please have the over the phone: following information ready: ❏ Sales inquiries and product information ❏...

  • Page 170: Help For Users In Australia/New Zealand

    Epson Helpdesk 06-2221666 06-2112555 No.141, Gongyuan N. Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make Rd., North Dist., Tainan sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on City 704, Taiwan the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring...

  • Page 171: Help For Users In Thailand

    SC-T3100x Series User's Guide Where To Get Help Service Center: 80 Truong Dinh Street, World Wide Web District 1, Hochiminh City (https://www.epson.com.sg) Vietnam Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, and Technical Support via e-mail are Help for Users in Indonesia available.

  • Page 172: Help For Users In Hong Kong

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

  • Page 173: Help For Users In The Philippines

    (9AM - 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:...

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