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  • Page 1 User's Guide CMP0452-00 EN...

  • Page 2: Copyrights And Trademarks

    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

    If you cannot perform Automatic Adjustment. . . 49 Using Epson Media Installer....23 Using the Paper Basket..... 50 Starting Procedure.
  • Page 4 Printable Area......67 Using Epson Printer Utility 4....80 Roll Paper Printable Area.
  • Page 5 Options and Consumable Products... 166 Epson Special Media....166 Ink supply units......166 Others.

  • Page 6: Notes On Manuals

    The video manuals have been uploaded to YouTube. you are using. Please be aware of this when using the manuals. Click Epson Video Manuals from the top page of Online Manual, or click the following blue text to view Product Model Descriptions the manuals.

  • Page 7: Viewing Pdf Manuals

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Introduction 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 Click [+] to open the titles lower in the hierarchy.

  • Page 8: Printer Parts

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Introduction Printer Parts Front Section Maintenance cover Open when cleaning the print head. “The Prints Are Not What You Expected” on page 155 Casters Lock the casters except when moving the printer. Maintenance box cover Open when replacing the maintenance box.
  • Page 9 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Introduction Bulk ink solution Supplies ink to the printer. See the following for the names of the parts around the bulk ink solution. “Bulk ink solution” on page 11 Poster board support Pull this up when printing on poster board.

  • Page 10: Inside

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Introduction Inside Accessory case Use this to store protective equipment for securing the print head that was removed during setup, hexagonal wrenches, and so on. Maintenance box Absorbs waste ink discharged during cleaning and printing. Replace this when a replacement message is dis‐...

  • Page 11: Bulk Ink Solution

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Introduction Capping stations Cover the print head nozzle plate surfaces to prevent them from drying. See the following for details on clean‐ ing the capping stations. “The Prints Are Not What You Expected” on page 155 Suction caps Sucks and wipes off ink from the print head nozzles.

  • Page 12: Back

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Introduction Ink tube connector This connects the bulk ink solution to the printer. Do not remove it except when moving or transporting the printer. Connector lock lever Locks the ink tube connector. Do not touch it except when moving or transporting the printer.
  • Page 13 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Introduction LAN port Connects the LAN cable. Option port Connect other devices, such as an auto take-up reel unit. USB port Connect to your computer with a USB cable. Optional storage unit slot Slot for installing the optional SSD unit.

  • Page 14: Roll Paper Adapters

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Introduction Roll Paper Adapters Control panel Use the roll paper adapters supplied to load roll paper into the printer. P button (power button) Turns the power on and off. Power lamp The light indicates the printer's operational status Adapter lock lever by lighting or flashing.

  • Page 15: Screen View

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Introduction Displays paper information for the loaded paper. Screen View When there is no paper loaded, you can press this area to display the paper selection screen. When there is paper loaded, you can press this area to display the Paper Setting screen for the currently loaded paper.
  • Page 16 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Introduction Displays the approximate amount of space in (Feed/Cut Paper) the maintenance box. When roll paper is loaded, you can feed the paper to the cut position and cut it. You can also do cut When the symbol is displayed, the maintenance settings.

  • Page 17: Notes On Usage And Storage

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Introduction ❏ Avoid using the printer in locations with heat Notes on Usage and sources or that are exposed to direct draughts from ventilators or air conditioners. Failure to Storage observe this precaution could result in the print head nozzles drying and clogging.

  • Page 18: Notes When Using The Control Panel

    If it should break, do not touch the shards or printer in an environment below -10˚C, contact attempt to remove the panel, just contact your your dealer or Epson Support. dealer or Epson Support. ❏ Some pixels on the screen may not light up or Notes When Using the Control may light up constantly.

  • Page 19: Notes On Handling Paper

    ❏ To ensure print quality, we recommend using all Notes on Handling of the ink before whichever of the following dates is earlier: ❏ Use Epson special media under normal room conditions (temperature: 15 to 25˚C, humidity: 40 ❏ The recommended expiry date shown on the to 60%).

  • Page 20: Saving Power

    This also applies to Epson special panel or other operations are performed for a set media. However, with the correct storage method, the period of time.

  • Page 21: Introducing The Software

    Introducing the Software Software Provided at epson.sn The basic software is available at epson.sn (website). Install it from https://epson.sn. The following table shows the software supplied. For details on the various software, see the online help of each software or the Administrator's Guide (online manual).

  • Page 22: Other Supplied Software

    You can configure the network security settings from Web Config. “Using Web Config” on page 30 Note: In addition to those noted above, useful software compatible with this printer is introduced on the Epson website. Please check the information from the following link. https://www.epson.com...

  • Page 23: Using Epson Media Installer

    For the printer driver Using Epson Media Installer For Windows Click Epson Media Installer in the Utility tab of the printer driver. This section provides a summary of the Epson Media Installer features and basic operations. Epson Media Installer allows you to add paper information from the Internet.

  • Page 24: Configuration Of Main Screen

    User's Guide Introducing the Software Configuration of Main Screen One of the following screens is displayed when you start Epson Media Installer. Click the screen name at the top of the screen to switch screens. ❏ Media Management screen ❏ Media Download screen The configuration and functions of the screens are shown below.
  • Page 25 Not Acquired: Paper information that has not been downloaded to Epson Media Installer, but has been saved to the printer or the printer driver. You can print on Epson special media even if the status is Not Acquired. ❏ Editable is displayed for paper information with settings that can be changed.
  • Page 26 ❏ Status Registered: Paper information that has been downloaded to Epson Media Installer, and saved to the printer or the printer driver. Update Available: Paper information on the server has been updated. When you download the paper information again, the latest paper information is saved to the printer or the printer driver.

  • Page 27: Edit Media Settings Screen Configuration

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Introducing the Software Edit Media Settings Screen Configuration Change the paper information settings on the Edit Media Settings screen. The following are the main setting items. Item Function Media Setting Name You can change the media name to any name you want.
  • Page 28 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Introducing the Software Item Function Paper Feed Offset Optimizes the paper feed when printing. By adjusting the gap between the data size and the print size, you can reduce the chance of banding (horizontal banding) or uneven colors.

  • Page 29: Adding Paper Information

    Epson Media Installer on computer [A]. In this case, the added/edited paper information is displayed in the Epson Media Installer on computer [B], but the added/edited paper information is not displayed in the printer driver on [B]. To display the added/edited paper information in the printer driver Select the save location, and then save the file.

  • Page 30: Using Web Config

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Introducing the Software Click (Import). Check the IP address of the printer. The Open screen is displayed. Press on the Home screen, select the connected network, and check the IP address. Note: The IP address can also be checked by printing a network connection check report.

  • Page 31: Using Epson Edge Dashboard

    Show Epson Edge Dashboard. Printers are not automatically registered to your Mac. When you start Epson Edge Dashboard for the first time, register your printer manually on the Printer Registration screen displayed. You can also click Start - All Programs (or...

  • Page 32: Closing Procedure

    Closing Procedure Close the Web browser. Using EPSON Software Updater EPSON Software Updater is not available in all regions. Checking Software Update Availability Check the following status. ❏ The computer is connected to the Internet. ❏ The printer and the computer can communicate.

  • Page 33: Receiving Update Notifications

    Software that is not displayed in the list cannot be Click Desktop - Settings - Control Panel in updated by EPSON Software Updater. Check the this order. latest versions of software on the Epson website. Windows 7 https://www.epson.com Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.

  • Page 34: Mac

    Uninstall/Change (or Uninstall/ After downloading the “Uninstaller”, follow the Change/Remove/Add/Remove). instructions on the Epson website. You can remove the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 by selecting EPSON Other Software SC-XXXXX Printer Uninstall. Drag and drop the folder with the software name from the Applications folder into Trash to delete.

  • Page 35: Basic Operations

    See the following for Notes on Loading the paper supported by the printer. Paper “Epson Special Media Table” on page 168 “Supported Commercially Available Paper” on page 175 Caution: ❏ Roll paper is heavy and should not be carried Paper Loading Position by one person.

  • Page 36: Loading And Removing Roll Paper

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Paper length: 279.4 to 1580 mm (11 to 62.2 inches) When printing on poster board, you need enough Paper thickness: 0.08 to 0.8 mm (3.15 to 31.5 mil) space in front of and behind the printer. See the following table for the approximate space requirements.

  • Page 37: Removing Roll Paper

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Select roll paper. Removing Roll Paper Select Off from Printer Settings - Roll Paper Option - Auto Cut in the printer driver. Leave the printer's Auto Cut setting On. After printing is complete, press on the control panel.

  • Page 38: Loading And Removing Cut Sheets

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Touch Cut. After rewinding the roll paper carefully, store it in the Press the Cut button to cut using the built-in original package. cutter. Loading and Removing Check that Ready to print. is displayed on the screen, and then press Eject Paper.

  • Page 39: Removing Cut Sheets

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations When loading is complete, the paper setting You can load or remove poster board while viewing screen appears. the operation procedure on the control panel display Set the paper settings. as shown below. “Setting Loaded Paper” on page 40...

  • Page 40: Removing Poster Board

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Removing Poster Board Note: Set the same settings in the printer driver as the paper type you have set. Note: If the paper type settings on the control panel and in the When removing paper that has been loaded but not printer driver are different, the paper settings in the printed, use the control panel to remove the paper.

  • Page 41: Cutting The Roll Paper

    The built-in cutter may not cut commercially part, as shown in the following illustration. available media types, such as those shown below, as cleanly as genuine Epson paper. Furthermore, cutting the following media types may damage or reduce the lifetime of the built-in cutter.

  • Page 42: Control Panel

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Making settings using the printer driver Use the buttons shown on the screen to cut and feed paper. Set Auto Cut from the Roll Paper Option on the printer driver's Properties (or Printing preferences) When cutting at the default position of the screen.

  • Page 43: How To Set

    When paper information has been added in guideline reaches the dotted line in the Epson Media Installer, then select from the illustration. various types of paper. The numbers are decided automatically. Select the number of the...
  • Page 44 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations <Example> Roll Paper If the loaded paper does not match the paper size displayed on the screen, press Paper Size to set the paper size. After doing the settings, press OK to start feeding the paper.

  • Page 45: When The Paper Type Is Not Displayed On The Control Panel Or In The Printer Driver

    Displayed on the Control Panel For Windows or in the Printer Driver Click Epson Media Installer in the Utility tab If the type of paper loaded is not displayed on the of the printer driver. control panel or in the printer driver, you can use one of the following methods to make paper settings.
  • Page 46 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Printer driver (Windows) Epson Media Installer starts and displays a list of paper information that you can add. Add the paper information. Select the paper you want to use, and then click Download and Register to add the selected paper information.
  • Page 47 Media Installer may not be displayed in the printer driver. Re-registering Paper Information Start Epson Media Installer, and then click Media Management - Refresh. A copy of the paper information is created. The copy has the word "(Copy)" displayed at the end of the media name.

  • Page 48: Optimizing Media Settings (Automatic Adjustment)

    When you have registered media settings from paper information to the printer When paper information has been added using the Epson Media Installer, optimize the media settings to Select a paper number from 1 to 30 to save the correct individual differences in your media and settings.

  • Page 49: Automatic Adjustment Procedure

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations If you cannot perform Auto adjustment cannot be performed when using the Automatic Adjustment following paper. ❏ Plain Paper Perform Uni-D Alignment and Bi-D Alignment for Print Head Alignment separately. In both cases, ❏ Transparent or colored paper visually inspect the printed pattern and enter the measurements to perform adjustments.

  • Page 50: Using The Paper Basket

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Using the Paper Basket Note: We recommend moving the support bar to the rear storage position when not in use. The paper basket allows you to catch ejected paper without it getting dirty or bent when it comes into contact with the floor.

  • Page 51: Using The Auto Take-Up Reel Unit (Optional)

    See the following section for information on take-up support and take-up direction. “Epson Special Media Table” on page 168 Printed side out Printed side in Taking-up with the printed side out places the printed surface on the outside of the roll.

  • Page 52: Connecting The Power Cable

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Connect the cable to the auto take-up reel unit. Caution: ❏ Fix the roll core for the auto take-up reel unit in place as described in the documentation. Dropping the roll core could cause injury.

  • Page 53: Using The Control Panel

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Connect the power cable to the auto take-up Using the Control Panel reel unit. This section describes how to use the control panel for the auto take-up reel unit. Power lamp Displays the status of the auto take-up reel unit.

  • Page 54: Attaching The Roll Core

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations ❏ The support bar is stored. Backward : The roll is taken up with the printable side in. The speed will increase after the button is pressed for more than three seconds. Forward : The roll is taken up with the printable side out.
  • Page 55 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Pinch the knob on the side of flange L that is Insert flange R into the roll core. the same size roll core as the diameter of the Insert the side that is the same size as the...

  • Page 56: Attaching The Paper

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Move the unit on the left side as you face the Tape the end to the roll core. printer, and insert the flange into the end of the Place tape (available from third-party roll core.
  • Page 57 “Using the Tensioner” on page 59 Insert the tensioner into the slack part of the roll paper. See the following section for information on paper that requires the tensioner. “Epson Special Media” on page 166...
  • Page 58 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Printed side out Align flange R on the tensioner with the right edge of the paper. Move flange L on the tensioner so that the gap to the left edge of the paper is approximately 5 Printed side in Set the Auto switch to the take-up direction.

  • Page 59: Using The Tensioner

    L. “Epson Special Media” on page 166 “Attaching the Paper” on page 56 The number of pipes used with the tensioner varies, as shown below, depending on the width of the paper Removing Paper being taken up.

  • Page 60: Storing The Sensor

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations 1 Flip the Auto switch to Off. Caution: 2 Cut the paper. Removing paper from the auto take-up reel unit requires two workers, one on each end of the roll. 3 Keep the Manual switch pressed in the...

  • Page 61: Basic Printing Methods(Windows)

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Basic Printing Methods Unscrew and remove the sensor from the front, and hook it onto the unit above. (Windows) Printing is performed from the software that created the data to be printed. The following explains the basic operating procedure for printing.
  • Page 62 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations You can also select Fit to Output Size, Specify After confirming that the printer is selected, Size, and so on, to suit your needs. If you select click Printer properties or Properties to Fit to Output Size or Specify Size, click display the Printer Settings screen.
  • Page 63 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Set the Source, Roll Paper Width/Paper Size, Check the content of the settings. and Media Category. The settings are reflected in the illustration on When Media Category is set to Use Printer the right, so check this to make sure everything Settings, the Media Type set on the printer is is correct.

  • Page 64: Canceling Printing

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Select the job you want to cancel, and then click Canceling Printing Cancel from the Document menu. The following screen is displayed when you start To cancel all print data, click Cancel All printing, and the progress bar (the computer's Documents in the Printer menu.

  • Page 65: Basic Printing Methods(Mac)

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations If this printer is not selected, click the Basic Printing Methods drop-down menu button (A) to select this printer. (Mac) If the bottom half of the screen (B) is not visible, click Show Details (C).

  • Page 66: Canceling Printing

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Select Print Settings from the list, and then Select the job you want to cancel, and then click check the Basic. Delete. If the job has been sent to the printer, print data is not displayed on the above screen.

  • Page 67: Printable Area

    Matte This section describes the printable areas for the printer. If you want to change the margins for Epson special media, select the paper you are using from Change If the margin set in an application is larger than the...

  • Page 68: Cut Sheets Printable Area

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Basic Operations Note: When printing multiple pages without using auto cut, the margins between pages, such as the first and second page, use the value set in the Margin Between Pages menu. “Paper Setting” on page 113...

  • Page 69: Adobe Postscript Expansion Unit (Optional)

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide ™ ® ® Adobe PostScript Expansion Unit (Optional) ® ® Adobe PostScript If the print data is too complicated to process. ™ Expansion Unit If this occurs, try lowering the PDF rendering level in (Menu) - General Settings - Printer Settings - (Optional) PS Menu.

  • Page 70: Using The Ssd Unit (Optional)

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Using the SSD Unit (Optional) Using the SSD Unit Type Explanation Shared Shared Anyone can store and (Optional) Storage Storage (Fixed) use documents. You cannot change the Folder Name or set a password. Also, you By connecting the optional SSD Unit, you can store cannot delete the Storage space.

  • Page 71: Creating A Storage Space

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Using the SSD Unit (Optional) You can now use the SSD Unit. Select Acquire from Printer, and then press Get. If Option Storage: Installed is displayed in the Current Printer Information section, you can use the SSD Unit.

  • Page 72: Saving Data To Storage

    Storage where you want to store it. Click Storage Settings on the printer driver’s You can also save the print data to Storage without Epson Printer Utility screen. printing the document. Set the save location, and then click OK.

  • Page 73: Managing Storage Spaces And Documents

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Using the SSD Unit (Optional) Make print settings as necessary. Changing the Storage Period or Setting to Indefinite Tap x. Documents in Storage are not automatically deleted by default. Managing Storage The administrator or user can change the storage period or set it to indefinite.

  • Page 74: Restricting Operations For Shared Storage Spaces

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Using the SSD Unit (Optional) Restricting Operations for Shared Storage Spaces Set whether to allow only administrators or other users to operate shared Storage spaces. Select (Menu) - General Settings - Storage Settings - Shared Folder Access Control - Operation Authority.

  • Page 75: Using The Printer Driver(Windows)

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) Windows 7 Using the Printer Click the Start button, then click Control Panel - Driver Hardware and Sound and then View devices and printers in this order. Right-click your printer icon, and click Printing preferences.

  • Page 76: Displaying Help

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) Displaying Help Right-Click on the Item You Want to Check and Display You can access the printer driver help in the following Right-click the item, and then click Help. ways: ❏ Click Help ❏...

  • Page 77: Customizing The Printer Driver

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Windows) Customizing the Printer When you enter a name in Name and click Save, the settings are saved in List. Driver You can save the settings or change the display items as you prefer.

  • Page 78: Summary Of The Utility Tab

    Internet. You can select the error notifications displayed on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 screen, or register a shortcut for the Utility icon to the taskbar.

  • Page 79: Using The Printer Driver(Mac)

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Mac) Click Save Current Settings as Preset... in Using the Printer Presets. Driver (Mac) Displaying the Settings Enter a name, and then click OK. Screen The display method of the printer driver setting screen may differ depending on the application or the OS version.

  • Page 80: Using Epson Printer Utility 4

    Delete, and then click OK. Utility 4 You can perform maintenance functions such as nozzle checks and print head cleaning from Epson Printer Utility 4. This utility is installed automatically when you install the printer driver. Starting Epson Printer Utility 4 Click System Preferences/System Settings - Printers &...
  • Page 81 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Using the Printer Driver(Mac) Print Head Cleaning If you see banding or gaps in the print outs, perform head cleaning. Cleans the surface of the print head to improve the print quality. “Head Cleaning” on page 137...

  • Page 82: Various Printing Methods

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods Fitting Documents to the Width Various Printing of the Roll Paper (Windows Methods Only) Display the printer driver's Printer Settings screen, and then set the same paper size as the Enlarged/Reduced print data's paper size in Document Size.

  • Page 83: Fitting Documents To The Output Size

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods Check other settings, and then start printing. Select the paper size for printing. Fitting Documents to the Output Size Settings in Windows Check other settings, and then start printing. Display the printer driver's Printer Settings screen, and then set the same paper size as the print data's paper size in Document Size.

  • Page 84: Printing Horizontal Banners, Vertical Banners, And Non-Standard Sizes

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods Settings in Windows Printing Horizontal Banners, Vertical Display the printer driver's Printer Settings screen, and then click Add/Delete Custom Banners, and Paper Size... “Basic Printing Methods(Windows)” on Non-Standard Sizes page 61 Before printing at non-standard sizes, including...
  • Page 85 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods ❏ Fix Aspect Ratio: Select an aspect ratio and Settings in Mac then select Landscape or Portrait as the Base. You can then set the size by just When the Print screen is displayed, select entering a value in either Paper Width or Manage Custom Sizes from the Paper Size list.

  • Page 86: Correct Color And Print

    Color correction (color management) settings made here are not saved in the print data. You can select from the following color correction modes. ❏ EPSON Standard (sRGB) Optimizes the sRGB space and corrects the color. Note: ❏ Adobe RGB ❏...
  • Page 87 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods To make fine adjustments, such as Gamma and No Color Management Brightness, click Settings. See the printer driver's help for more details on Setting example for Adobe Photoshop CC each item. Open the Print screen.
  • Page 88 See the printer driver's help for more details on each item. Note: EPSON Color Controls will not be available in the following applications if step 1 is omitted. ❏ Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later ❏ Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 or later ❏...

  • Page 89: Printing With Darker Tones Of Black (Black Enhance Overcoat)

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods ❏ Select Color in Color, and then select Advanced Printing with Darker Settings in Print Quality. Tones of Black (Black Enhance Overcoat) Black Enhance Overcoat is a function that improves the dynamic range by increasing the maximum density of black by using Light Gray ink to overcoat dark and gray areas in the prints.

  • Page 90: Printing Black And White Photos

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods Select Color Management, then select Printer Printing Black and White Manages Colors or No Color Management in Color Handling, and then click Print. Photos You can print black and white photos with rich gradation by adjusting the image data color by the printer driver.
  • Page 91 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods Select the settings you want to use in Mode. No Color Management Setting example for Adobe Photoshop CC Open the Print screen. Select Color Management, then select Printer Manages Colors in Color Handling, and then click Print.

  • Page 92: Borderless Printing

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods Borderless Printing Select the settings you want to use in Color Toning. You can print your data without margins on the paper. The types of borderless printing you can choose vary as shown below depending on the media type.

  • Page 93: Supported Paper

    Select this setting if you want to avoid image enlargement by the printer driver. Supported Paper Depending on the paper type and size, print quality may decline or borderless printing may not be available. “Epson Special Media Table” on page 168 “Supported Paper Widths” on page 176...

  • Page 94: About Roll Paper Cutting

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods About Roll Paper Cutting When performing borderless printing on roll paper, you can specify whether to perform left and right borderless printing or all edges borderless printing, and how to cut the paper in the printer driver's Advanced - Roll Paper Option.

  • Page 95: Setting Procedures For Printing

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods Select Borderless, and then Amount of Setting Procedures for Printing Enlargement to set the amount of enlargement. Settings in Windows Display the printer driver's Printer Settings screen, and then set the same paper size as the print data's paper size in Document Size.
  • Page 96 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods Where XXXX is the actual paper size, such as Note: Moving the slider towards Min decreases the image enlargement ratio. Therefore, some margins may appear at the edges of the paper depending Note: on the paper and printing environment.

  • Page 97: N-Up/Poster

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods • Poster (Windows Only) N-up/Poster A single page can be printed across multiple sheets. The sheets can then be joined together to form You can print multiple pages of data on a single sheet, large posters (up to 16 times the original size).

  • Page 98: N-Up

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods Settings in Windows Set Binding Edge and Binding Margin in the Folded Double-Side Setting dialog box. Display the Layout tab of the printer driver, and then select Page Layout. Select N-up and click the Settings button.

  • Page 99: Poster (Windows Only)

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods Settings in Mac Poster (Windows Only) When the Print screen is displayed, select Display the Layout tab of the printer driver, and Layout from the list, and specify the number of then select Page Layout. Select Poster and click pages per sheet and so on.
  • Page 100 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods Select whether to print the poster with or Note: without borders. Regarding the size after joining together: When borderless is selected: When Borderless Poster Print is cleared, the Print Cutting Guides items are displayed.
  • Page 101 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods The following section describes how to join four Ready the two top sheets and trim the excess printed pages together. from the left sheet by cutting along the line joining the two join guides (the centers of the X marks).
  • Page 102 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods With the two sheets overlapping, trim the Trim the bottom from the upper sheets by excess by cutting along the line joining the two cutting along the line joining the two guides cut guides (the lines to the left of the X marks).
  • Page 103 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods With the two sheets overlapping, trim the Join the upper and lower sheets together. excess by cutting along the line joining the two Use an adhesive tape to stick the backs of the cut guides (the lines above the X marks).

  • Page 104: Layout Manager(Windows Only)

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods Layout Manager After joining all the sheets, trim off the borders by cutting along the cut guides (outside the X (Windows Only) marks). The Layout Manager function allows you to place multiple pieces of print data created in different applications on the paper freely and print them at once.

  • Page 105: Setting Procedures For Printing

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods Placing the same data Open the file you want to print in your application. Select Layout Manager on the printer driver’s Printer Settings screen, and then in Paper Size set the page size created by the application.

  • Page 106: Saving And Recalling Settings

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Various Printing Methods See the Layout Manager screen help for more Set the necessary items, such as Output Size, details on each function. Source, and Media Type. Click the File menu on the Layout Manager screen, and then click Print.

  • Page 107: Color Management Printing

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Color Management Printing Color Management Print Color Management Settings Printing You can perform color management printing using this printer's printer driver in the following two ways. About Color Choose the best method according to the application...

  • Page 108: Setting Profiles

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Color Management Printing Setting Color Setting Profiles Management with the Settings for the input profile, printer profile, and intent (matching method) vary between three types of Applications color management printing since their color management engines are used differently. This is...

  • Page 109: Setting Color Management With The Printer Driver

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Color Management Printing Setting Color Set color management to off. For Windows Management with the In the Main screen, select Off (No Color Printer Driver Adjustment) for Mode. Color Management Printing by Host ICM (Windows) Use image data in which an input profile has been embedded.

  • Page 110: Color Management Printing By Colorsync

    ColorSync. Select ICM Mode in Printer Color Adjustment. See the printer driver help for more details. When Epson special media is selected for Media Type in the Printer Settings screen, the printer profile corresponding to the media type is automatically selected and displayed in the Printer Profile Description box.
  • Page 111 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Color Management Printing ❏ Driver ICM (Advanced) For Mode in the printer driver's Printer The printer driver distinguishes between Image, Settings screen, select ICM, and then click Graphics, and Text areas in the image data, and Settings.
  • Page 112 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Color Management Printing Intent Explanation Relative Converts the data so that a set Colorimetric of color gamut and white point (or color temperature) coordinates in the original data match their corresponding print coordinates. This feature is used for many types of color matching.

  • Page 113: Menu List

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Menu List Paper Setting Use the Paper Setting menu to change the Paper Setting for the paper currently loaded in the printer. You can make settings in the Paper Setting menu by pressing the paper setting information field or (Menu) on the home screen.
  • Page 114 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Setting item Set value Explanation Eject Paper Roll paper is ejected. Press How To... to view the procedure for removing roll paper after it is ejected. Prepare for Take-up Press to use the optional auto take-up reel unit. See the following for more information.
  • Page 115 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Setting item Set value Explanation Advanced Paper Settings Confirm ICC profile The ICC profile name is displayed when using paper with custom paper settings. (Except for models without the Adobe PS3 Ex- pansion Unit)
  • Page 116 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Setting item Set value Explanation Roll Core Diam- 2inch, 3inch Set the paper core size for the roll paper being loaded. eter Lateral Feed Use this menu when Automatic Adjustment cannot be performed, Standard...
  • Page 117 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Setting item Set value Explanation Cut Sheet Eject Paper Ejects cut sheets. Print Adjustments Automatic Adjustment Performs Uni-D alignment and Bi-D alignment together. Lateral Feed Quality First, Length Select this if you want to perform Paper Feed Adjust to match your...
  • Page 118 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Setting item Set value Explanation Platen Gap Select a larger value (wider setting) if print results are scratched or Auto , 1.2 mm, 1.6 mm, 2.1 smudged. mm, 2.4 mm Paper Suction Thin or soft paper may not be fed correctly. If this occurs, reduce -4 to 3 (0 the setting value.
  • Page 119 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Setting item Set value Explanation Poster Board Eject Paper Poster board is ejected. Print Adjustments Automatic Adjustment Performs Uni-D alignment and Bi-D alignment together. Lateral Feed Quality First, Length Select this if you want to perform Paper Feed Adjust to match your...
  • Page 120 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Setting item Set value Explanation Paper Suction Thin or soft paper may not be fed correctly. If this occurs, reduce -4 to 3 (0 the setting value. Drying Time Drying Time per Pass, You can set the drying time for each print head movement (pass) or Drying Time per Page the drying time for each page.

  • Page 121: General Settings

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List General Settings * indicates the default settings. Setting item Set value Explanation Basic Settings LCD Brightness Adjust the brightness of the control panel. 1 to 9 Sounds Button Press Set the volume of the sound made when...
  • Page 122 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Setting item Set value Explanation Date/Time Settings Date/Time, Daylight Saving Enter the current date and time. Time, Time Difference Language Dutch, English, French, Set the language used on the control panel German, Italian, Japanese, screen.
  • Page 123 When this is set to Off, paper is not fed automatically. Feed the paper manually. When using the Epson special media UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper, you must set this function to Off and then load paper.
  • Page 124 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Setting item Set value Explanation Cut for Borderless Print Select to add a margin and make two cuts Two Cuts , One Cut between pages (Two Cuts) or to make one cut between pages (One Cut) when printing multiple pages using borderless printing.
  • Page 125 However, the value cannot be set wider nor narrower than the value that can be set for the Platen Gap. Custom Paper Setting (Settings that are registered in Epson Media Installer cannot be changed) 01 to 30 Displays the registered number and registered name.
  • Page 126 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Setting item Set value Explanation Platen Gap Select a larger value (wider setting) if print Auto , 1.2 mm, 1.6 mm, 2.1 results are scratched or smudged. mm, 2.4 mm Top/Bottom Margins When you select Standard, the margins are set...
  • Page 127 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Setting item Set value Explanation Paper Feed Offset Roll Paper -1.0 to +1.53% If banding (horizontal banding) or uneven colors occur, use this function to do adjustments. Cut Sheet, Poster Board -1.0 to +1.53%...
  • Page 128 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Setting item Set value Explanation PS Menu (only when the optional Adobe PS3 Expansion Unit is installed) Version Displays the PostScript/PDF version. CMYK Simulation You can select the CMYK ink color you want to simulate when reproducing CMYK ink colors for an offset printer.
  • Page 129 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Setting item Set value Explanation Network Settings Network Status Wired LAN Status Displays the network connection status and IP address. Print Status Sheet Prints a network status sheet. Advanced Device Name You can change the Device Name.
  • Page 130 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Setting item Set value Explanation Storage Settings (only when the optional SSD unit is installed) Shared Folder Access Control Access Set access permissions to use the shared storage Allowed , Not Allowed space. Operation Authority...
  • Page 131 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Setting item Set value Explanation System Administration Security Settings Restrictions Job Log Access Control changes to Job Log Access on the control Off, On panel. By turning this On, the Job Log Access can be changed even if Lock Setting is On.

  • Page 132: Supply Status

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Supply Status Displays the amount of ink remaining in the ink supply units or the model number and amount of free space in the maintenance boxes. is displayed when the amount of ink remaining in the ink supply units or the amount of free space in the maintenance boxes is running low.

  • Page 133: Language

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Setting item Set value Explanation Clean Around Print Head/Caps Implement this when you cannot clear the clogged nozzles even after implementing Power Cleaning. Press How To... to view the replacement instructions on the screen.

  • Page 134: Printer Status/Print

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Menu List Printer Status/Print Setting item Explanation Print Status Sheet Prints a Configuration Status Sheet. Firmware Version Displays the Firmware Version of the Printer and information on accessories. Optional storage unit Displays the connection status of the optional SSD Unit.

  • Page 135: Maintenance

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Maintenance “Print Head Nozzle Check” on page 135 Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Use this if you notice faint or missing areas in the Print Head Maintenance prints. Cleans the surface of the print head to improve the print quality.
  • Page 136 “Loading and Removing Roll Paper” on Use Epson Printer Utility 4 for Mac. page 36 “Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions” on page 80 “Loading and Removing Cut Sheets” on page 38 Make sure that the roll paper or a cut sheet of A4 size or larger is loaded in the printer.

  • Page 137: Head Cleaning

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Maintenance If the nozzles are still clogged after performing Head Cleaning Power Cleaning, turn off the printer and leave it overnight or longer. Although head cleaning can be performed from the computer or the printer, the cleaning procedures differ When left for some time, the clogged ink may dissolve.
  • Page 138 Max Repeat setting, this function can take up to Use Epson Printer Utility 4 for Mac. 14 minutes. “Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions” on page 80 Click Print Nozzle Check Pattern. Check the nozzle check pattern. If you see any faint or missing segments in the nozzle check pattern, click Clean.

  • Page 139: Automatic Adjustment

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Maintenance When adjusting using commercially available Automatic Adjustment paper, make sure you register the Custom Paper in advance. Performs Uni-D alignment and Bi-D alignment “Before Printing on Commercially together. Use this when banding (horizontal banding Available Paper” on page 178 or tint unevenness) occurs, ruled lines are misaligned, or when print results appear grainy.

  • Page 140: Print Head Alignment

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Maintenance You can also select automatic adjustment and manual Note: adjustment for each menu. When lines are visible in all adjustment patterns ❏ Auto adjustment We normally recommend using this method as it If there are visible lines in all of the adjustment rarely causes any problems and is easy to execute.
  • Page 141 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Maintenance Perform manual adjustment when using these types of Item Explanation paper. Name “Adjusting the print head position” on page 141 Bi-D Adjusts differences in the print Alignment position for bi-directional printing for each color. It takes about 5 to 8...

  • Page 142: Replacing Consumables

    Precautions When Replacing Important: Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink supply units. 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 143: Replacing Maintenance Box

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Maintenance Press How To... on the control panel screen to Replacing Maintenance Box view the procedure. Replace the maintenance box with the Not Enough Follow the on-screen instructions to perform Space message displayed. the procedure. Supported maintenance box “Options and Consumable Products”...

  • Page 144: Cleaning The Printer

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Maintenance Cleaning the Printer Press (Menu) - Maintenance - Replace Auto cutter blade. To keep your printer in optimum operating condition, Press Start, and then press How To... to view clean it regularly (about once a month).
  • Page 145 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Maintenance ❏ Platen section, ink absorbing section Clean each section. Paper becomes dirty when paper dust and ink Platen section stick to it. Failure to remove dust and paper dust could result Use a soft cloth to remove any dust or dirt from in clogged nozzles or damage to the print head.
  • Page 146 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Maintenance Ink absorbing section Important: If paper dust or dust has accumulated on part b ❏ Always use a new cleaning sheet. Re-using a in the illustration of the platen and its edges, sheet that has already been used may actually remove it using a cleaning stick (supplied or apply dirt to the printer.
  • Page 147 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Maintenance With the adhesive side facing you, insert the tip of the sheet about 1 cm into the paper input and then pull it out; repeat this process two or three times. Insert and remove the sheet all the way along the paper input from the right edge to the left edge.

  • Page 148: Problem Solver

    Paper setting in the printer driver paper and then use the control panel. is different from paper You can also use Epson Media Installer to change paper information for paper that has information registered in the not been loaded. printer. Change paper setting However, you may not be able to change the paper information depending on the from the application or the driver.
  • Page 149 To change paper information that was registered using Epson Media Installer, load the is different from paper paper and then use the control panel. information registered in the You can also use Epson Media Installer to change paper information for paper that has printer. not been loaded. Change paper setting from the However, you may not be able to change the paper information depending on the application or the driver.
  • Page 150 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Messages What to do After moving or transporting the See the following for more information. printer, see the documentation “Moving or Transporting the Printer” on page 179 before starting the printer.

  • Page 151: When An Error Message And Error Code Are Displayed

    A printer part needs to be replaced. A part used in the printer is nearing the end of its service life. Contact Epson Support. Contact your dealer or Epson Support and tell them the maintenance request code. For details, see your documentation.

  • Page 152: Troubleshooting

    SC-P20500 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 153 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Problem Solver When using a USB hub, is it being used Are you using a wired LAN connection with correctly? a device that supports IEEE802.3az (Power Saving Ethernet)? In the USB specification, daisy-chains of up to five USB hubs are possible.

  • Page 154: The Printer Sounds Like It Is Printing, But Nothing Prints

    Are you using the Adobe PostScript The "Driver Version" shown on the test page is the expansion unit? version number of the Windows internal driver. This ™ differs from the Epson printer driver version that you ® ® Printing using the Adobe PostScript installed.

  • Page 155: The Prints Are Not What You Expected

    Epson ink supply units? The nozzles may be clogged. Print a nozzle check pattern again after performing head cleaning. This printer is developed for use with Epson ink “Head Cleaning” on page 137 supply units. If you use non-Epson ink cartridges,...
  • Page 156 Dust on the surface of the paper accumulates on the When using Epson special media outside of normal cloth at the paper input after prolonged use of the room temperature conditions (temperature: 15 to machine. If you continue to use the printer when 25˚C, humidity: 40 to 60%), unevenness in color or...
  • Page 157 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Problem Solver The color is not exactly the same as Is the correct option selected for Page Size? another printer. If the option selected for Roll Paper Width or Paper Size in the printer driver does not match the paper...
  • Page 158 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Are you printing on genuine Epson special Is the print head scuffing the printed media after performing Print Head surface? Alignment for commercially available If the printable surface of the paper is scuffed, set...
  • Page 159 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Problem Solver When printing multiple pages, is Auto Cut - Important: No Cut set? ❏ Never touch any parts or circuit boards other If you print continuously without cutting the paper than those that need to be cleaned. Doing so...
  • Page 160 The paper may wrinkle when printing using high density ink. Lower the ink density in Paper Epson special media should be used at normal room Configuration in the driver. temperature (temperature: 15 to 25˚C, humidity: 40 to 60%). For information about paper such as thin...
  • Page 161 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Margins appear in borderless Is ink dry on the printed surface? printing. Depending on the printing density and paper type, the ink may take a while to dry. Do not stack the Are the settings for the print data in the paper until the printed surface is dry.

  • Page 162: Feeding Or Ejecting Problems

    Have you loaded pre-printed paper, such as Is the paper damp? an award certificate? Do not use paper that is damp. Also, Epson special If Paper Size Check is set to ON, reading may fail media should be left in the bag until you intend to when loading pre-printed paper.

  • Page 163: Others

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Problem Solver Paper does not collect in the paper Press See Description on the control panel screen to view the procedure. basket or is creased or folded when Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the basket is used.
  • Page 164 The administrator password has been lost Should you forget the administrator password, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Head cleaning is performed automatically The printer may automatically perform head cleaning to ensure print quality.
  • Page 165 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Problem Solver The printer turned off due to a Are there stains or scratches on the color power cut measurement chart, or does ink peel off? If there are stains, scratches, or ink peeling off, the...

  • Page 166: Appendix

    “Epson Special Media Table” on page 168 Ink supply units Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson Ink Supply Units. 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 167: Others

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Others Product Part number Explanation Maintenance Box C13T619300 Maintenance box for waste ink. “Replacing Maintenance Box” on page 143 Auto Cutter Spare Blade C13S210040/C13S210041 The model number depends on your region. “Replacing the Cutter” on page 143...

  • Page 168: Supported Media

    We recommend you use the following Epson special media for high-quality printing results. Note: For information about the media types and appropriate settings for printing on paper other than Epson special media or when using raster image processing (RIP) software, see the documentation supplied with the paper, or contact the dealer of the paper or the manufacturer of the RIP.
  • Page 169 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Paper Type (printer driver) Premium Luster Photo Paper(260) ICC Profile Epson_XXX_PremiumLusterPhotoPaper260.icc Paper Width 300 mm 406 mm/16 inches 508 mm/20 inches 610 mm/24 inches 1118 mm/44 inches 1524 mm/60 inches Auto Take-up Reel Unit Paper that is 300 mm wide is not supported.
  • Page 170 Printed side out and printed side in winding is available for all paper widths. Tensioner Printed side out winding is available for all paper widths. Use printed side in winding for all paper widths. Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte Roll Core Diameter 3 inches Paper Type (printer driver)
  • Page 171 Printed side out winding is available for all paper widths. Tensioner Available for all paper widths. Ultra Smooth Fine Art paper Roll Core Diameter 3 inches Paper Type (printer driver) Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art paper ICC Profile Epson_XXX_UltraSmoothFineArtPaper.icc Paper Width 432 mm/17 inches 610 mm/24 inches 1118 mm/44 inches...
  • Page 172 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Paper Width 432 mm/17 inches 610 mm/24 inches 914 mm/36 inches 1118 mm/44 inches Auto Take-up Reel Unit Printed side out and printed side in winding is available for all paper widths. Tensioner Available for all paper widths.
  • Page 173 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Paper Width 610 mm/24 inches 1118 mm/44 inches Auto Take-up Reel Unit Printed side out and printed side in winding is available for all paper widths. Tensioner Not available. Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Paper Roll Core Diameter...
  • Page 174 A3+/SuperB Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Paper Type (printer driver) Watercolor Paper Radiant White ICC Profile Epson_XXX_WatercolorPaper-RadiantWhite.icc Paper Size A3+/SuperB Ultra Smooth Fine Art paper Paper Type (printer driver) Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art paper ICC Profile Epson_XXX_UltraSmoothFineArtPaper.icc Paper Size A3+/SuperB...

  • Page 175: Supported Commercially Available Paper

    ❏ Although plain paper and recycled paper manufactured by other companies can be loaded and fed in the printer as long as they meet the following specifications, Epson cannot guarantee the print quality. ❏ Although other paper types manufactured by other companies can be loaded in the printer as long as they meet the following specifications, Epson cannot guarantee the paper feeding and print quality.

  • Page 176: Supported Paper Widths

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Paper Thickness 0.08 mm to 0.50 mm Cut sheet/Poster board Supported paper sizes vary depending on the model you are using. Paper Width 210 mm (A4) to 1118 mm (44 inches) Paper Length 279.4 mm (Letter) to 1580 mm (B0+) Paper Thickness 0.08 mm to 0.8 mm (0.8 mm to 1.5 mm for poster board)
  • Page 177 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Paper Width (Size) Supported Borderless Printing Inches 26 inches 660 mm 24 inches 610 mm Supported Supported 23.6 inches 600 mm Supported ISO A1/A2 594 mm Supported Supported 22 inches 559 mm Supported JIS B2/B3...

  • Page 178: Paper

    ❏ Test the print quality with this printer before purchasing a large amount of paper. When using paper such as baryta, matte fine art paper, matte canvas, satin canvas, Japanese paper, or non-Epson media (Custom Paper), make the paper settings according to the paper characteristics before printing. Printing without making configuring may cause wrinkles, rubbing, uneven colors, and so on.

  • Page 179: Moving Or Transporting The Printer

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Moving or Transporting Caution: ❏ When moving the printer, drain the ink before the Printer turning off the power and follow the instructions in the manual to disconnect the This section describes how to move or transport the bulk ink solution.

  • Page 180: Moving To Another Location In The Same Building

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Moving to Another Location in Caution: the Same Building To prevent accidents such as falling, note the following points when moving the printer. ❏ Do not move while the casters are locked. Preparation ❏ Avoid steps and uneven surfaces.
  • Page 181 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Disconnect the power cords and all other Remove the rear cover of the bulk ink solution. cables. Store the paper basket. “Storing the Cloth” on page 50 Remove the screws from the cover of the bulk ink solution and remove the cover.
  • Page 182 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Remove the screws from the cover and remove the cover.
  • Page 183 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Remove the screws indicated in the illustration. Unlock the caster locks on the bulk ink solution. Disconnect the printer from the bulk ink solution. Remove the screws indicated in the illustration.
  • Page 184 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Attach the caps to the printer and the bulk ink Unlock the caster locks on the printer. solution. Move the printer. Important: ❏ Only use the casters to move short distances over a level floor.
  • Page 185 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Remove the caps from the printer and the bulk Align the printer and the bulk ink solution as ink solution. shown in the illustration and attach the screw. Store the caps in the cap storage area of the...
  • Page 186 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Attach the screws indicated in the illustration. Attach the cover as shown in the illustration and attach the screws. Attach the ink tube connector for the bulk ink solution as shown in the illustration. Important: Attach the ink tube connector horizontally to the connector on the printer.
  • Page 187 SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Attach the rear cover of the bulk ink solution. Connect the cables to the bulk ink solution.

  • Page 188: Transporting The Printer

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Attach the cover of the bulk ink solution and Note: attach the screws. Initial charging takes about 46 minutes. Perform a nozzle check for the print head to check if the nozzles are clogged. “Print Head Nozzle Check” on page 135...

  • Page 189: System Requirements

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix System Requirements Display resolution WXGA+ (1280×800) or better Printer Driver System Requirements The following explains the system requirements for installing and using the printer driver supplied with the printer. Windows Operating system Windows 11 x 64 Windows 10 / Windows 10 x64 Windows 8.1 / Windows 8.1 x64...

  • Page 190: Specifications Table

    SC-P20500 Series User's Guide Appendix Specifications Table Printer Specifications Operating: 10 to 35˚C Temperature In storage (Before unpacking): Printer Specifications -20 to 60˚C (Within 120 hours at 60˚C, within a month at 40˚C) Printing method Serial inkjet method In storage (after unpacking with...
  • Page 191 IPv4 and IPv6. ❏ Do not refill the ink cartridges. *2 If you intend to move, transport, or store the printer in an environment below -10˚C, contact your dealer or Epson Support. Warning: *3 This is the value when the roll paper cover is open. When This is a class A product.

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