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How to replace the print head
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  • Page 1 How to Replace the Print Head CMP0270-01 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

    SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head Contents Contents Copyrights and Trademarks Problem Solver What to Do When a Message Is Displayed..27 Introduction When a Printer Error Occurs....28 Meaning of Symbols.

  • Page 4: Meaning Of Symbols

    SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head Introduction Introduction Meaning of Symbols Warning: Warnings must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury. Cautions must be followed to Caution: avoid bodily injury. Important: Important must be followed to avoid damage to this product.

  • Page 5: About Doing User Self Repair Work

    SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head About Doing User Self Repair Work About Doing User Self Repair Work What is User Self Repair Work Work that you do, such as when you start the printer in Self Repair mode and replace User Self Repair parts (Print Head), is called "User Self Repair Work"...

  • Page 6: Notes On Safety

    SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head Notes on Safety Notes on Safety This section lists precautions that must be taken to use the product safely and prevent damage to property or injury to operators or others. North American and Latin American users: In addition, be sure to read the safety instructions in the online Notices.

  • Page 7: Work Flow

    Make a note of the number, then press Replace Parts to turn off the printer. Next, start the printer in User Self Repair Mode, and then replace the Print Head with the replacement one. If a number other than those above is displayed, contact your dealer or Epson Support and tell them the 16 digit code. When print results are not correct: If the print results are not improved after doing the following measures, start the printer in User Self Repair Mode and do a Diagnosis.

  • Page 8: Overview Of Work

    SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head Work Flow Overview of Work 1. Start the printer in User Self Repair Mode “How to Start in User Self Repair Mode” on page 9 If the print results are not correct, do a Diagnosis, and take measures according to the diagnosis results.

  • Page 9: How To Start In User Self Repair Mode

    SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head How to Start in User Self Repair Mode ❏ Press the left side of the screen to confirm the How to Start in User selected number and advance to the next digit for input.
  • Page 10 SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head How to Start in User Self Repair Mode If it does not appear, turn off the power and redo the procedure from step 2.

  • Page 11: How To Do Diagnosis

    SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head How to Do Diagnosis Select the Print Head and row that you noted How to Do Diagnosis needed cleaning when you executed Diagnosis. Selecting All Nozzles cleans all the rows of both Print Heads.
  • Page 12 SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head How to Do Diagnosis Change the settings to On. Turn off the power to the printer, and start it normally. Send an actual print job to confirm if the print results are improved.

  • Page 13: Replacement Procedure

    Print Head to send it to your Use to check for clogged nozzles after replacing the Print dealer or Epson Support. Open them carefully Head. Use the ones distributed during User Self Repair without tearing anything.

  • Page 14: Correctly Holding The Print Head

    SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head Replacement Procedure Nozzle surfaces (bottom side of Print Head) Correctly Holding the Print Head Use both hands at the positions outlined in the illustration to hold the Print Head, such as to replace it or take it out of the protective case.
  • Page 15 SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head Replacement Procedure Open the left side of the printer cover. Number Item to select 0000040000000000 White (back side) Put on the protective glasses and mask. 0000060000000000 Select both Removing screws is difficult while wearing gloves, so put them on after removing the screws in step 12.
  • Page 16 SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head Replacement Procedure Turn the screw (1 pc) counterclockwise to Important: remove it. The replacement Print Head can be used for Use your fingers to turn and remove the screw. either 1 or 2, but if you mistake the Print Head to be replaced, you will need to redo this work.
  • Page 17 SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head Replacement Procedure You can loosen the screws, but they cannot be Move the Ink Damper Unit up and down a little removed from the connector. with both hands and lift it straight up, and then place it on the temporary platform in the orientation shown in the illustration.
  • Page 18 SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head Replacement Procedure Open the protective case of the replacement Print Head, and place it so the inside of the lid is facing upwards. Later, you will place the used Print Head that you removed on the upside down lid.

  • Page 19: How To Install

    SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head Replacement Procedure How to Install Important: ❏ Immediately install the Print Head to the printer after removing it from the case. You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube. There is a risk of lint or dust getting on it.
  • Page 20 SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head Replacement Procedure ❏ If any screw spins freely, the Print Head is not Lightly press on the handles of the Ink Damper correctly installed. Remove it and then Unit to assure it is installed.

  • Page 21: Process After Replacement

    SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head Replacement Procedure Tighten the screws in order in a diagonal pattern. Put the temporary platform back, and secure it with a screw (1 pc). Use your fingers to tighten the screw until it stops turning.

  • Page 22: About Used Print Heads

    About Used Print Heads Pack the used Print Head according to the following procedure, and then contact your dealer or Epson Support. How to Pack Be sure to align the film with the markings. If it is...

  • Page 23: Adjustment Work

    SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head Adjustment Work Starting from the front of the platen, slide a new Adjustment Work Adjustment Film Sheet along the surface of the platen so it aligns with the marks as you place it.

  • Page 24: Executing Head Interval X Uni-D Adjustment

    SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head Adjustment Work Given the following illustration, select "-1". Starting from the front of the platen, slide a new Adjustment Film Sheet along the surface of the platen so it aligns with the marks as you place it.

  • Page 25: Executing Head Interval Y Adjustment

    SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head Adjustment Work Check the pattern, and select from -4 to +4, Starting from the front of the platen, slide a new where the white and black lines overlap most Adjustment Film Sheet along the surface of the closely in the pattern.

  • Page 26: Confirm The Adjustment Results

    If there are problems with the print quality, do Media Settings - Print Adjustments. For details on Print Adjustments, see the User's Guide (PDF). If the problem is not eliminated by doing Print Adjustments, contact your dealer or Epson Support.

  • Page 27: What To Do When A Message Is Displayed

    SC-F3000 Series How to Replace the Print Head 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.

  • Page 28: When A Printer Error Occurs

    User Self Repair Mode. “Replacement Procedure” on page 13 “How to Start in User Self Repair Mode” on page 9 002202, 002204, 002208, 002209, Contact your dealer or Epson Support for assistance. Tell them the printer error code is 00220A "XXXXXX". 002203 A Print Head has been installed that is not for the printer.

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