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Epson EVO TRE Series Operation Manual

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Operation Guide
Safety and Accident Prevention
Specifications
Name and Function of Each Part
Workflow before Beginning Work
Print Workflow
Workflow When Turning Off the Power
Troubleshooting
M00131211EN
Rev.L

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  • Page 1 Series Operation Guide Safety and Accident Prevention Specifications Name and Function of Each Part Workflow before Beginning Work Print Workflow Workflow When Turning Off the Power Troubleshooting M00131211EN Rev.L...
  • Page 2 • Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. • Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third par- ties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, mis- use, 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...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About this manual This manual applies to the following models: • EVO TRE 8-180 • EVO TRE 16-180 • EVO TRE 16-220 • EVO TRE 16-320 • EVO TRE 32-180 • EVO TRE 32-220 • EVO TRE 32-320...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents ■ About this manual ........................3 ■ Contents............................4 Safety and Accident Prevention..............8 ■ Important Safety Information ....................8 Meaning of Symbols ................................. 8 Warning Labels .................................11 ■ Safety Information....................... 16 General Precautions ................................16 Handling Precautions ..............................18 Cautionary Information Regarding Consumables (Ink, Maintenance Liquid) and Waste Ink ....19 Handling Precautions for Ink Cartridges........................20 ■...
  • Page 5 ■ Ink Cartridges ........................44 Ink Cartridges (3L)................................44 Ink Cartridges (10L) .................................44 ■ Consumables ........................46 Consumables (3L)................................46 Consumables (10L) ................................46 Name and Function of Each Part ..............47 ■ Name of Major Parts ......................47 ■ Name of Each Part........................ 49 ■...
  • Page 6 ■ Inspect for Leaks in the Ink Path ..................81 ■ Inspect the Open Cover Detection ................... 83 ■ Nozzle Check......................... 84 Setting the Acrylic Board...............................84 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ..........................85 Confirmation Method..............................86 ■ Head Cleaning ........................87 Cleaning with Leonardo ..............................87 Print Workflow ....................89 ■...
  • Page 7 ■ Lifting Up the Towel Roller ....................138 ■ Cleaning..........................140 Wipers and Caps ................................140 Flushing Plate ................................. 140 Belt (When Using Pigment Ink) ..........................140 ■ Exiting Leonardo ........................ 140 ■ Turning Off the Control PC ....................140 ■...

  • Page 8: Safety And Accident Prevention

    Safety and Accident Prevention Safety and Accident Prevention This section provides information regarding safety and accident prevention. Important Safety Information This manual provides important safety information, describes the symbols that are used both in this manual and on this machine, and explains the basic procedures for operating this machine. Be sure to read this manual carefully before using this machine.
  • Page 9 The same is true for the operators assigned to checks and maintenance, both routine or extraor- dinary and only if qualified by specific Epson training. Operators are required to understand and adhere to company safety rules, general accident pre- vention standards, and health and safety regulations.
  • Page 10 Safety and Accident Prevention Symbols on This Machine Do not remove the warning labels that are attached to this machine. If a warning label becomes illegible or is removed, contact qualified service personnel for a replacement label. CAUTION: Risk of CAUTION: High CAUTION: Risk of CAUTION: Risk of hand injury...

  • Page 11: Warning Labels

    Safety and Accident Prevention Warning Labels Labels are affixed to the machine to draw attention to dangerous locations. Front Rear...
  • Page 12 Safety and Accident Prevention When opening the front protective covers Print head...
  • Page 13 Safety and Accident Prevention When opening the rear protective covers Ink rack (3L) The ink rack is located on the left side of the machine.
  • Page 14 Safety and Accident Prevention Ink rack (10L)
  • Page 15 Safety and Accident Prevention Main electric box...

  • Page 16: Safety Information

    Safety and Accident Prevention Safety Information This section provides information that must be observed in order to use this machine safely and prevent injury and/or property damage. General Precautions WARNING Use a power cord that meets the safety standards for the region in which this machine is used. Contact qualified service personnel before connecting a new earth terminal.
  • Page 17 Safety and Accident Prevention CAUTION Be sure to wear personal protective equipment (gloves, work clothes) when operating this machine. Long hair should be tied back and worn under a hair net. Otherwise, your hands and clothing could become stained with ink, and your fingers and hair could become caught in the machine.

  • Page 18: Handling Precautions

    Safety and Accident Prevention Handling Precautions WARNING Immediately stop using this machine if there is smoke, unusual odors or sounds, or any other abnormal conditions. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock or fire. If an abnormal condition occurs, immediately turn off the main power, cut off all power supplied to the machine, and contact qualified service personnel for assistance.

  • Page 19: Cautionary Information Regarding Consumables (Ink, Maintenance Liquid) And Waste Ink

    Cautionary Information Regarding Consumables (Ink, Maintenance Liquid) and Waste Ink Read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling ink cartridges*, maintenance liquid*, and waste ink. You can download it at your local Epson Web site. * These are consumable items (sold separately).

  • Page 20: Handling Precautions For Ink Cartridges

    Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridge. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reli- ability of nongenuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain cir- cumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.
  • Page 21 Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridge. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reli- ability of nongenuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain cir- cumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.

  • Page 22: Emergency Stop And Pause

    Safety and Accident Prevention Emergency Stop and Pause Emergency Stop In the event of an emergency, press an emergency stop button on the machine. There is a total of five emergency stop buttons on the machine, on the left and right sides of the front and rear sides and one in the main electric panel.

  • Page 23: Standards And Approvals

    Safety and Accident Prevention Standards and Approvals For Users in Europe...
  • Page 24 Safety and Accident Prevention...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications This section describes the specifications for the EVO TRE Series. Basic Specifications EVO TRE 8 Item Specifications Notes Printhead Inkjet 8-color Compatible inks Reactive ink, dispersion ink, acid ink, Pigment ink, Ink penetration liquid (acid and reactive use) Printing resolution X: Scanning direction Min.

  • Page 26: Evo Tre 16

    Specifications EVO TRE 16 Item Specifications Notes Printhead Inkjet 8-color Compatible inks Reactive ink, dispersion ink, acid ink, Pigment ink, Ink penetration liquid (acid and reactive use) Printing resolution X: Scanning direction Min. 300 dpi to Max. 1,200 dpi Y: Fabric feed direction 600 dpi, 1,200 dpi Print speed "EVO TRE 16"...

  • Page 27: Evo Tre 32

    Specifications EVO TRE 32 Item Specifications Notes Printhead Inkjet 8-color Compatible inks Reactive ink, dispersion ink, acid ink, Pigment ink Printing resolution X: Scanning direction Min. 300 dpi to Max. 1,200 dpi Y: Fabric feed direction 600 dpi, 1,200 dpi Print speed "EVO TRE 32"...

  • Page 28: Resolution/Number Of Passes And Print Speed

    Specifications Resolution/Number of Passes and Print Speed EVO TRE 8 ∗ Prerequisites: Bidirectional printing, 1,500 mm printing width Print speed differs depending on the images, firmware, PC operating status and print settings. Resolution Number of passes Print speed Scan direction [dpi] Belt direction [dpi] 1 pass 2 passes...

  • Page 29: Evo Tre 16

    Specifications Resolution Number of passes Print speed Scan direction [dpi] Belt direction [dpi] 1 pass 2 passes 3 passes 4 passes 4+ passes 1,200 2 passes 1,200 4 passes 1,200 6 passes 1,200 8 passes 1 pass 2 passes 3 passes 4 passes 1,200 4+ passes...
  • Page 30 Specifications Resolution Number of passes Print speed Scan direction [dpi] Belt direction [dpi] 1 pass 2 passes 3 passes 4 passes 4+ passes 1,200 2 passes 1,200 4 passes 1,200 6 passes 1,200 8+ passes 1 pass 2 passes 3 passes 4 passes 4+ passes 1,200...

  • Page 31: Evo Tre 32

    Specifications EVO TRE 32 ∗ Prerequisites: Bidirectional printing, 1,500 mm printing width Print speed differs depending on the images, firmware, PC operating status and print settings. Resolution Number of passes Print speed Scan direction [dpi] Belt direction [dpi] 1 pass 2 passes 3 passes 1,200...
  • Page 32 Specifications Resolution Number of passes Print speed Scan direction [dpi] Belt direction [dpi] 1 pass 2 passes 3 passes 4 passes 1,200 4+ passes 1,200 2 passes 1,200 4 passes 1,200 6 passes 1,200 8+ passes...

  • Page 33: Printing Width

    Specifications Printing Width Item Specifications Possible printing area Scan direction (x) 300 to 1,800 mm {11.8 to 70.9 in} Margin specifications No margin Printing width settings input units 0.1 mm {0.0039 in} Elevation 1,000 m {3,281 ft} or less...

  • Page 34: Power

    Specifications Power EVO TRE 8 Item Specifications Notes Voltage 400 V ± 10 %, 3-phase + Neutral + Earth Frequency 50 / 60 Hz ± 3 % Power consump- 20 KVA tion Leakage current 300 mA or less Factory facilities Type: Terminal block connection Connected/Wired...

  • Page 35: Evo Tre 16

    Specifications Item Specifications Notes A communication speed of 100BASE-TX or more is Please provide a network environment to Network recommended which a PC can be connected. EVO TRE 16 Item Specifications Notes Voltage 400 V ± 10 %, 3-phase + Neutral + Earth Frequency 50 / 60 Hz ±...

  • Page 36: Evo Tre 32

    Specifications Item Specifications Notes Flushing area Waste ink is discharged from the flushing area and cleaning station, and therefore it is neces- Outer diameter of ink discharge outlet: Φ20 mm sary to provide a route for waste liquid in the Applicable inner tube diameter: Φ19 mm factory's drainage system.
  • Page 37 Specifications Factory facilities Item Specifications Notes Electrical power "EVO TRE 32" on page Connector: Connect with a Φ12 mm Required for raising/lowering the cleaning (ext. diam.) hose tank, ink pressure, etc. Pressurized air Pressure: 0.6 MPa (6 bar) Flow rate: 5,000 Liter/hr Connector: 3/4 gas...

  • Page 38: Supported Ink

    Specifications Supported Ink The supported inks are subject to change without notice. Check with the distributor where the machine was purchased for the latest information. Ink Type Color Name Color Code Product No. Black C13T661111 C13T66111A Cyan C13T661211 Magenta C13T661310 Yellow C13T661412 Light Magenta...
  • Page 39 Specifications Ink Type Color Name Color Code Product No. Black C13T662111 C13T66211A Cyan C13T662210 C13T66221A Magenta C13T662310 C13T66231A Yellow C13T662410 C13T66241A Light Magenta C13T662610 Grey C13T662710 Reactive C13T66271A (RE-N) C13T662810 C13T66281A Blue C13T662910 C13T66291A Orange C13T662A10 C13T662A1A Crimson C13T662B10 C13T662B1A Grey (GOTS) GY-G C13T662C10...
  • Page 40 Specifications Ink Type Color Name Color Code Product No. Black C13T930111 C13T93011A Cyan C13T930211 C13T93021A Magenta C13T930311 C13T93031A Yellow C13T930411 C13T93041A Pigment Yellow‐C C13T93041B Grey C13T930711 C13T93071A C13T930811 C13T93081A Green C13T930911 C13T93091A Orange C13T930A11 C13T930A1A Ink Penetration Liquid C13T661P10 (Acid ink, reactive ink) Others Ink Penetration Liquid C13T51MA10...
  • Page 41 Specifications Ink Type Color Name Color Code Product No. Black C13T41X110 C13T41X11A Cyan C13T41X210 Magenta C13T41X310 Yellow C13T41X410 Grey C13T41X510 C13T41X51A C13T41X610 C13T41X61A Blue C13T41X710 Cobalt C13T41X810 Acid C13T41X81A Orange C13T41X910 Orange - F OR-F C13T41XA10 C13T41XA1A Rubine C13T41XB10 C13T41XB1A Navy Blue C13T41XC10 Brown...
  • Page 42 Specifications Ink Type Color Name Color Code Product No. Black C13T41Y110 C13T41Y11A Cyan C13T41Y210 C13T41Y21A Magenta C13T41Y310 C13T41Y31A Yellow C13T41Y410 C13T41Y41A Grey C13T41Y510 C13T41Y51A C13T41Y610 Reactive C13T41Y61A (RE-N) Blue C13T41Y710 C13T41Y71A Orange C13T41Y810 C13T41Y81A Navy Blue C13T41Y910 Brown C13T41YA10 Crimson C13T41YB10 C13T41YB1A Grey (GOTS)
  • Page 43 Specifications Ink Type Color Name Color Code Product No. Black C13T52U110 Cyan C13T52U210 Magenta C13T52U310 Yellow C13T52U410 Reactive (RE-E) Grey C13T52U510 C13T52U610 Blue C13T52U710 Orange C13T52U810 Black C13T42A110 Cyan C13T42A210 Magenta C13T42A310 Yellow C13T42A410 Disperse Grey C13T42A510 C13T42A610 Blue C13T42A710 Orange C13T42A810 Black...

  • Page 44: Ink Cartridges

    Specifications Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridges (3L) Item Specifications Ink Type "3L" on page Width (W): 180 mm {7.1 in} External dimensions Length (D): 370 mm {14.6 in} Height (H): 70 mm {2.8 in} Weight Approx. 3.3 kg {7.3 lb} Ink color "3L"...
  • Page 45 Specifications Item Specifications (1) Temperature/warranty period without I/C installed: -20 to 60 °C {-4 to 140 °F}/ Max. 5 days Warranty period -20 to 40 °C {-4 to 104 °F}/ Max. 1 month with ink cartridges With I/C installed: -20 to 40 °C {-4 to 104 °F}/ Max. 1 month installed (2) Relative humidity: 35 to 85 % (no condensation) Transport and...

  • Page 46: Consumables

    Specifications Consumables Consumables (3L) Product Name Model Clean StickB C13S090011 Cap and wiper cleaning Head Cleaning Cloth A C13S210050 Head cleaning Maintenance Liquid C13T42X000 Wetted parts cleaning Cleaning Liquid C13T661N10 For cleaning before initial charging Use it after the ink replacement Consumables (10L) Product Name Model...

  • Page 47: Name And Function Of Each Part

    Name and Function of Each Part Name and Function of Each Part This section describes the name and function of each part. Name of Major Parts This section describes the name and function of major parts. Front Name Description Front panel Location of the operating panel for performing operations on the front of the machine.
  • Page 48 Name and Function of Each Part Rear Name Description Emergency stop button Stops operation of this machine immediately. Installed at four positions around the printer and one on the main electric box. Rear Protection Covers These are movable covers. Open these covers to perform maintenance.

  • Page 49: Name Of Each Part

    Name and Function of Each Part Name of Each Part This section describes the name and function of each part including major parts. Front Name Description Emergency stop button Stops operation of this machine immediately. Maintenance window for mist filter Use this maintenance window to clean/replace the mist filter.
  • Page 50 Name and Function of Each Part Name Description Cleaning station area Caps and wipers are located at the top, for performing cleaning and replacement. For models with waste ink tanks, a waste ink tank is installed at the bottom of the cleaning station.
  • Page 51 Name and Function of Each Part Front (When opening the front protective covers) Name Description Flushing area This contains the flushing plate, and the print head performs flushing here. Belt This belt feeds fabric attached to it. Print Head Equipped with the print head used for printing on fabric. Cooling fan Lowers the temperature of the print head control substrate.
  • Page 52 Name and Function of Each Part Rear Name Description Emergency stop button Stops operation of this machine immediately. Rear Protection Covers These are movable covers. Open these covers to perform maintenance. Pause button Printing is paused and the print head stops in the flushing area or the cleaning station area.
  • Page 53 Name and Function of Each Part Rear ( When opening the rear protective covers) Name Description Pressure Roller This roller swings above the fabric that is fed from the fabric guide bar, to affix the fabric to the belt. Fabric guide bar Fabric that is sent from the dewrinkling roller is lowered to the height of the belt and guided to the pressure roller.

  • Page 54: Tower Lamps And Rotary Beacon

    Name and Function of Each Part Tower Lamps and Rotary Beacon Tower lamps Name Description On: Fault status (Emergency stop or device error) White Flashing: Machine currently operating Green On: Printing standby status Flashing: Printing paused status Rotary beacon Name Description Rotary beacon Lights up and the buzzer sounds if the rear protection...

  • Page 55: Ink Rack (3L)

    Name and Function of Each Part Ink rack (3L) Name Description Ink tank Contains a 3L ink cartridge. Cover support hook Used to hook the tank opening/closing handle when the ink tank cover is open. Ink tank cover Ink tank cover. Open/close this cover when replacing the ink cartridge.

  • Page 56: Inside Of Ink Tank

    Name and Function of Each Part Inside of ink tank Name Description IC chip Connected to the reader to send information of the ink cartridge. Ink cartridges Ink cartridge that contains ink. Ink cartridge supply port Supplies ink from the ink cartridge to the machine. Reader Connected to the IC chip on the ink cartridge.

  • Page 57: Ink Rack (10L)

    Name and Function of Each Part Ink rack (10L) Name Description Ink rack Ink is supplied from the ink cartridges to the sub-tank rack in the ink tank housing of the machine. The lamps on the bottom right side of each cartridge indicate when to replace that cartridge.

  • Page 58: Control Panel

    Name and Function of Each Part Control Panel Main electric panel Name Description Lamp (White) When this lamp is on, power is supplied to the main circuit. Emergency stop button Stops operation of this machine immediately. Main switch Used to switch on/off the power to the main unit. Reset Press this button after selecting Set Point to start the Set Point operation.

  • Page 59: Front Panel

    Use this switch to turn ON/OFF the foreign material detection sensor. The manufacturer recommends not switching off this function except to overcome the obstacle. Epson do not assume any responsibility in case of misuse of the foreign material detection sensor.
  • Page 60 Name and Function of Each Part Rear panel Name Description STOP/PAUSE Press this button to pause printing. The head comes to a stop at either the flushing area or the cleaning station. Press the [Start] button on Leonardo to resume printing. Belt feed button (Forward) Press and hold this button to feed the belt in the forward direction.
  • Page 61 Name and Function of Each Part Fabric tension adjustment panel Name Description Switch Use this switch to turn OFF (Left)/ON (Right) the tension adjustment function for winding the fabric. Dial Use this dial to adjust the winding tension of the fabric.

  • Page 62: Workflow Before Beginning Work

    Workflow before Beginning Work Workflow before Beginning Work This section describes the items to be checked before beginning work. Workflow Operations and Check Items for Rear Side Checking the Air Pressure (Page Removing the Stopper Pin of the Pressure Roller (Page Lowering the Towel Roller (Page...

  • Page 63: Checking The Air Pressure

    Workflow before Beginning Work Checking the Air Pressure Compressed air must be supplied in order for the machine to operate. The machine will not operate if the specified air pressure is not supplied. An air pressure that is higher or lower than the specified air pressure could cause the machine to malfunction.

  • Page 64: Removing The Stopper Pin Of The Pressure Roller

    Workflow before Beginning Work Removing the Stopper Pin of the Pressure Roller Open the rear protection cover. Remove the stopper pin located at the lower part on the right side of the pressure roller. Remove the stopper pin on the left side of the pressure roller. Close the rear protective covers.

  • Page 65: Lowering The Towel Roller

    Workflow before Beginning Work Lowering the Towel Roller If the towel roller is installed, lower the towel roller until it touches the belt. The supporting screw sticking out into the towel roller groove supports the towel roller spindle and prevents it from lowering. While the towel roller is in the upper position, it is placed on the supporting screw sticking out into the groove to prevent the spindle from lowering.
  • Page 66 Workflow before Beginning Work While lifting up the right side of the towel roller toward you, loosen the supporting screw (right) by hand. When the screw is loosened, the towel roller automatically lowers under its own weight. CAUTION Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the towel roller and the belt. There is no need to remove the supporting screw.

  • Page 67: Supply Water To And Check The Belt Cleaning Unit

    Workflow before Beginning Work Supply Water to and Check the Belt Cleaning Unit The belt cleaning unit washes ink from the belt and dries the belt. Opening the Water Supply Valve Open the water supply valve at the bottom of the front of the machine. Adjust the open/close amount to match the use conditions.

  • Page 68: Check The Amount Of Waste Ink Remaining In The Waste Ink Tank

    Workflow before Beginning Work Check the Amount of Waste Ink Remaining in the Waste Ink Tank If there are waste ink tanks, check if there is room remaining in the waste ink tanks. If there is little room remaining in a waste ink tank, dispose of the waste ink before beginning work. For more information about how to dispose of waste ink in a waste ink tank, refer to the "Maintenance Guide".

  • Page 69: Prepare The Fabric

    Workflow before Beginning Work Prepare the Fabric Before setting the fabric, be sure to confirm the following status. • Fabric edge: Confirm that there are no folds or protrusions and that the fabric is not lifted up or frayed. If the fabric is frayed, perform overcasting. •...

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Fabric Peeling Prevention Bar

    Workflow before Beginning Work Adjusting the Fabric Peeling Prevention Bar The fabric peeling prevention bar is installed 5 mm above the belt. Depending on the thickness of the fabric, the fabric might not be able to pass below the fabric peeling prevention bar, causing a collision with print head and malfunctions.
  • Page 71 Workflow before Beginning Work Lift the bar up from the belt to about 3 to 5 mm above the fabric thickness. If using a ruler for measuring, be careful not to let the ruler get caught on the belt. Doing so could scratch or damage the belt.
  • Page 72 Workflow before Beginning Work Holding the bar in one hand, use a hex key (width: 4 mm) to tighten the rightmost and leftmost screws on the fabric peeling prevention bar.
  • Page 73 Workflow before Beginning Work Use a hex key (width: 4 mm) to tighten the remaining screws on the fabric peeling prevention bar. Close the front protection cover.

  • Page 74: Checking Operating Parts

    Workflow before Beginning Work Checking Operating Parts Do not place tools, fasteners, or the like on the belt or near the pressure roller or print head. Doing so could cause them to be entangled in the belt, pressure roller, or print head, damaging this machine. Before turning the power on, check that there is nothing left near the moving parts, such as on the belt or near the print head.

  • Page 75: Checking The Exhaust Equipment

    Workflow before Beginning Work Rear Open the rear protection cover of this machine. Check that there are no tools, fasteners, or the like left near the belt or the pressure roller. Pressure roller Belt Close the rear protection cover of this machine. Checking the Exhaust Equipment Check if the exhaust is flowing while the machine is running, in order to adjust the temperature and humidity of the machine.

  • Page 76: Pushing An Emergency Stop Button For An Emergency Stop

    Workflow before Beginning Work Pushing an Emergency Stop Button for an Emergency Stop Push the emergency stop button to put the machine in emergency stop status, so that the print heads and motor do not operate suddenly when the power is turned on. Emergency stop buttons are found in five locations around the machine.

  • Page 77: Starting Leonardo

    Workflow before Beginning Work Starting Leonardo This machine is controlled by Leonardo on a Control PC. When the power to the machine is turned on, the Control PC starts. Wait for Windows to start on the PC. The Windows startup screen appears on the display of the control PC. After Windows starts, Double-click the Leonardo icon on the desktop to start Leonardo.

  • Page 78: Releasing An Emergency Stop Button

    Workflow before Beginning Work Releasing an Emergency Stop Button Turn the Emergency Stop Button to the right to release the emergency stop status. Set point cannot be executed if any emergency stop button has been pressed because the emergency stop condition has not been released. Confirm that all of the following emergency stop buttons have been released.

  • Page 79: Executing Set Point

    Workflow before Beginning Work Executing Set Point Set a Set Point (origin position) before printing in order to print at the correct coordinates. Immediately after turning on the power, releasing an emergency stop button, replacing fabric, adjusting the print heads, and/or performing head cleaning, be sure to execute Set Point before printing. In Leonardo, click the [Setpoint] icon.

  • Page 80: Check The Operation Of The Emergency Stop Equipment

    Workflow before Beginning Work Check the Operation of the Emergency Stop Equipment Check all emergency stop functions in the system. Checking the Emergency Stop Buttons on the Machine Press an Emergency Stop Button. Confirm that "Machine in emergency" is displayed on the status bar in Leonardo, and that the tower lamp is red.

  • Page 81: Inspect For Leaks In The Ink Path

    Workflow before Beginning Work Inspect for Leaks in the Ink Path Inspect if there are any ink leaks in each ink path. Print heads Visually check the area round the Print Heads on the front of the machine. Ink rack (3L) Visually check the area around the ink rack.
  • Page 82 Workflow before Beginning Work Ink rack (10L) Visually check the area round the ink rack on the rear left side of the machine.

  • Page 83: Inspect The Open Cover Detection

    Workflow before Beginning Work Inspect the Open Cover Detection Front Protection Covers Open each of the 3 protective covers on the front of this machine and confirm that "Front protection open" is displayed on the status bar in Leonardo. Rear Protection Covers Open each of the 3 protective covers on the rear of this machine and confirm that "Rear protection open"...

  • Page 84: Nozzle Check

    Workflow before Beginning Work Nozzle Check Before printing, perform a nozzle check to make sure the nozzles are engaged. If a nozzle is not engaged, perform head cleaning. Use an acrylic board for the nozzle check, because the ink grains are very fine. Fabric can also be used, but makes it difficult to determine if a nozzle is not engaged.

  • Page 85: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Workflow before Beginning Work Measure the distance from the edge of the belt (right side). Close the front protective covers. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Set the print start position and ink size in [Maintenance]. Item Description Start printing Enter the length from the right edge of the printing area to the point where printing begins.

  • Page 86: Confirmation Method

    Workflow before Beginning Work Confirmation Method Check the nozzle check pattern that is printed. If all nozzles are engaged and operation is normal, all of the lines will be printed. The photo shows a printing result with EVO TRE 16-180. The printing result varies depending on the model. If a nozzle is not engaged (there are areas that are not printed), actual printing could be affected.

  • Page 87: Head Cleaning

    Workflow before Beginning Work Head Cleaning Use one of the following procedures to perform head cleaning. • Cleaning with Leonardo (recommended) • Manual cleaning: Refer to the "Maintenance Guide". Cleaning with Leonardo Make the required settings in the [Maintenance] menu to perform cleaning. Click [Maintenance].
  • Page 88 Workflow before Beginning Work Under [Head Cleaning], select the heads to be cleaned, and then start head cleaning. Item Description Complete This setting cleans all of the heads. Colour Selection Select the ink colors for which you want to perform cleaning.

  • Page 89: Print Workflow

    Print Workflow Print Workflow This section describes the workflow for printing. Workflow Setting the Fabric Set the Fabric (Page Set the Foreign Material Detection Sensor (Page 108) Set the Printer (Page 111) Printing Load the Print Data (Page 114) Set the Print Data (Page 116) Printing...

  • Page 90: Set The Fabric

    Print Workflow Set the Fabric Installing the Fabric The fabric must be as smooth and firm as possible. If the fabric edge is fraying and threads are WARNING loose, the fiber may come into contact with the head, damaging the head. In the same way, be sufficiently careful to prevent protrusions and fraying at the seam between pieces of fabric.
  • Page 91 Print Workflow Press the center of the air inlet of the spindle to release the air and loosen the spindle stopper. Release the locks on the left and right sides of the feeding unit. This allows the fabric spindle to be removed. Remove the fabric spindle, and replace the fabric.
  • Page 92 Print Workflow Lock the feeding device. Adjust the lateral position of the fabric. Align the fabric center with the printer center. Printer center Fabric center...
  • Page 93 Print Workflow Insert the air expansion tool into the air inlet on the spindle and inject air. The stop- per on the spindle swells to fix the fabric. Air expansion tool Air inlet Stopper Feed the fabric through the roller as shown in the following image. Cross-section of fabric path Pressure roller Fabric...
  • Page 94 Print Workflow Affix the fabric to the belt. Press the belt feed button (forward) on the rear panel to feed the fabric to the edge of the pressure roller. Turn the selection switch (black) to the left and lift up the pressure roller. Turn the switch on the fabric tension adjustment panel to the right to lock the spin- dle.
  • Page 95 Print Workflow Affix the fabric that was pulled from the top of the pressure roller to the belt. Close the rear protective covers. Turn the pressure selection switch (black) to the right so that the fabric is affixed to the belt, without any areas where the fabric has lifted up. Move the pressure roller forward and back to affix the fabric to the belt.

  • Page 96: Slack Mode

    Print Workflow Slack Mode Printing on knits and other fabrics that stretch and shrink can cause the fabric to be pulled and stretched. Use slack mode when printing on fabrics that stretch and shrink. In the following cases, slack mode might not function correctly because the sensors fail to detect the slack part of the fabric when it sways from moving air.
  • Page 97 Print Workflow Turn the slack detection switch to 1 (ON). The switch lights up. Turn switch ➀ on the fabric tension adjustment panel to the right to turn on fabric tension adjustment. Load a fabric roll onto the feeding unit. For more information, refer to "Installing the Fabric"...
  • Page 98 Print Workflow Turn dial ➁ on the fabric tension adjustment panel to the right, adjusting the fabric tension until the spindle does not rotate from the weight of the fabric roll and the fabric can be pulled out without resistance. Put the core into the slack of the fabric.
  • Page 99 Print Workflow When printing on the inner side of the fabric, turn the slack adjustment switch to the left. When printing on the outer side of the fabric, turn the slack adjustment switch to the right. The spindle for the feeding device will rotate and the fabric will begin to have slack. The following procedures describe how to print on the inner side of the fabric.
  • Page 100 Print Workflow When the slack sensor does not detect the fabric If the machine does not stop automatically even though the fabric hangs down to the height of the sensor, the fabric might be too far from or too close to the sensor. Adjust the distance between the sensor and the fabric. Turn the slack adjustment switch to the center.
  • Page 101 Print Workflow Adjust the distance between the slack sensor and the fabric to between 50 and 150 mm {1.97 and 5.9 in}. Tighten the two knob screws on the slack sensor. Turn the slack adjustment switch to the left. The spindle for the feeding device will rotate and the fabric will begin to have slack. Confirm that the machine automatically stops when the fabric hangs down to the height of the slack sensor.

  • Page 102: Fabric Meandering Correction

    Print Workflow Fabric Meandering Correction If you load a fabric roll with uneven edges, the fabric will meander. Either wind the fabric again or follow the procedures below. If the unevenness for edges of the fabric is severe, wind the fabric again. Turn on the power at the electric box on the left rear side of the machine.
  • Page 103 Print Workflow Turn the selection switch on the rear panel to MAN. Use the selection switch to set the memory of the feeding unit to 0. Turn the selection switch to SX to move the fabric spindle to the left, and to DX to move it to the right.
  • Page 104 Print Workflow Adjust the position of the fabric edge sensor unit so that the left edge of the fabric is centered between the two sensors. Loosen the knob screw to move the fabric edge sensor unit to the left or right. Align the fabric edge sensor unit with the left edge of the fabric, and then tighten the knob screw to secure it.
  • Page 105 Print Workflow Turn the selection switch on the rear panel to AUTO. The meandering of the fabric is automatically adjusted when printing starts. Precise correction of meandering fabric Use the following procedures to more precisely correct meandering fabric. Use a hex wrench (2.5 mm {0.1 in}) to loosen the sensor adjustment screw. Sensor adjustment screw...
  • Page 106 Print Workflow Rotate the fabric edge sensors to the right to make the detection range more narrow. Do not rotate the sensors more than 90° to the right. Otherwise, the sensors will be switched left to right, and it will not be possible to correct meandering. Detection range Detection range...
  • Page 107 Print Workflow Use a hex wrench (2.5 mm {0.1 in}) to tighten the sensor adjustment screw. To return the sensors to the original detection range, rotate the fabric edge detection sensors to the left. Do not rotate the sensors to the right. Otherwise, the sensors will be switched left to right, and it will not be possible to correct meandering.

  • Page 108: Set The Foreign Material Detection Sensor

    Print Workflow Set the Foreign Material Detection Sensor Set the foreign material detection sensor. When loading the fabric for the first time or changing the fabric type or thickness, you need to set the sensor. Located at the side of the belt, this measures gaps on the upper side of the fabric with a laser beam. If there is foreign material on the fabric or if the fabric floats upward without pressing against the belt, generating a value that is below the threshold value, printing is stopped to prevent the print head from colliding with the foreign material or fabric.

  • Page 109: How To Set The Foreign Material Detection Sensor

    Print Workflow How to Set the Foreign Material Detection Sensor Set according to the following procedure. Turn the selection switch (white lamp) on the front panel to ON. Normally, leave the selection switch (white lamp) ON to enable the foreign material detection CAUTION sensor.
  • Page 110 Print Workflow If the fabric is not set, the red counter will show 9999. This shows there is a gap of about 10 mm. Values may vary depending on the condition of the belt. If the fabric is set, the red counter displays the gap between the print head and fab- ric.

  • Page 111: Set The Printer

    Print Workflow Set the Printer Configure the settings in the Print menu. Set the Fabric Thickness and Head Height Set the fabric thickness and head height according to the fabric that is used. Fabric Thickness Since ink is discharged while the print head moves at high speed, the ink dot position will change according to the distance from the print head to fabric surface.
  • Page 112 Print Workflow Head Height This setting adds the distance from the print head to the belt. Use it to set a safe distance from the fabric surface so that the print head will be protected. Set it to protect the print head from fluff generated from the fabric and from fabric edge (ear) processing. Fabric edge (ear) processing Print Head Margin: 2 mm...

  • Page 113: Set The Printer Equipment And Sensors

    Print Workflow Set the Printer Equipment and Sensors Set the printer. Name Description Press roller Select this flag to operate the press roller. This flag is selected automatically when printing is in progress. Fabric sensor exc. Unselect this flag to operate the foreign material detection sensor. This flag is unselected automatically when printing is in progress.

  • Page 114: Load The Print Data

    Print Workflow Load the Print Data To load print data into Leonardo, first copy the job files to a user-defined folder on the control PC. We recommend creating a folder named "Design" or something similar on the desktop of the control PC. To load job files from USB memory, connect the USB device to the USB port on the back of the display.
  • Page 115 Print Workflow Follow the on-screen instructions to select a job file. The information for the file that is loaded is displayed in the [Print] menu. There is a character limit for file names. When adding data, if the message is displayed but the file information is not displayed, reduce the number of characters in the file name, including the path, displayed for [File name] on the [Load file] screen.

  • Page 116: Set The Print Data

    Print Workflow Set the Print Data Check the job file, and configure the settings if necessary. Only the settings to be configured for printing are described here. For more information about job files, refer to the Appendix. The resolution is set with ROB file creation software (EpsonEdgePrint Textile, Wasatch) when the job file is created, and therefore cannot be set here.
  • Page 117 Print Workflow Extra mode uses twice the amount of ink as Normal mode. Select [Extra mode] to print in this mode. Selecting Extra mode causes the print speed to drop.

  • Page 118: Printing

    Print Workflow Printing Checking the Status of the Fabric Check the status of the fabric. • The fabric must be pulled into the print surface and spread out flatly. • There must not be any folds or protrusions and the fabric must not be lifted up. •...

  • Page 119: Print

    Print Workflow For the following reasons, perform settings so that printing ends with 3 m or more of fabric left. • If the ending edge of the fabric is not affixed to the core, the fabric can slip off the core, WARNING meaning it is not held by the brake or tension device and cannot properly adhere to the belt.

  • Page 120: Stopping Printing

    Print Workflow Stopping Printing When printing of the job files that were set when printing started is complete, the machine stops automatically. To stop printing before printing is complete, click [End] in Leonardo.

  • Page 121: Replace The Ink

    Print Workflow Replace the Ink Checking the Amount of Ink Use the [Colours] menu in Leonardo to check the amount of ink in the ink system. Name Description Main tank Allows you to check the approximate amount of ink remain- ing in the ink cartridge.

  • Page 122: Replace The Ink (3L)

    Print Workflow Replace the Ink (3L) The buzzer sounds when low ink is detected in this machine. Use the following procedure to replace ink. Replace the ink within one minute after low ink is detected. Continuing to print after ink low is detected without replacing ink will cause printing to stop when the sub-tank rack is empty.
  • Page 123 Print Workflow Pull the tank opening/closing handle on the ink tank that contains the ink cartridge to be replaced. Lift the ink tank cover carefully (1) and hook the tank opening/closing handle onto the cover support hook (2). CAUTION Make sure that the tank opening/closing handle is hooked on the cover support. If the ink tank cover closes, your hand could be caught in the machine and get injured.
  • Page 124 Print Workflow While pushing the cartridge carriage upward (1), turn the lever to the left (2). Then, the ink cartridge supply port is disconnected from the ink tank needle and the car- tridge carriage is secured. Push up the IC chip on the ink cartridge to remove it from the reader and remove the used ink cartridge.
  • Page 125 Print Workflow Set the new ink cartridge on the cartridge carriage with the its label facing upward. Set the depressed part of the ink cartridge supply port into the supply port securing section (cutout). Set the port in the correct position as shown in the figure below. Ink cartridge supply port Supply port securing section Pattern A...
  • Page 126 Print Workflow While pressing on the cartridge carriage with your right hand, turn the lever to the right and set the lever above the ink cartridge supply port. Move the cartridge carriage slowly toward you. The needle is inserted into the ink cartridge supply port and the ink cartridge is set in place.
  • Page 127 Print Workflow Connect the IC chip on the ink cartridge to the reader. Attach the holes on the IC chip onto the pins on the reader. If the IC chip is not connected correctly, the ink cartridge is not recognized on the machine.
  • Page 128 Print Workflow Unhook the tank opening/closing handle from the cover support hook (1), and close the ink tank cover (2). CAUTION If the ink tank cover closes, your hand could be caught in the machine and get injured. Make sure that the tank opening/closing handle is hooked on the cover support hook. Your head may hit the upper area of the ink rack during replacement work.

  • Page 129: Replace The Ink (10L)

    Print Workflow Replace the Ink (10L) The buzzer sounds when low ink is detected in this machine. Use the following procedure to replace ink. Replace the ink within five minutes after low ink is detected. Continuing to print after ink low is detected without replacing ink will cause printing to stop when the sub-tank rack is empty.
  • Page 130 Print Workflow Double-click the ● icon for "Colour level alarm". The buzzer stops, and the ● icon changes from yellow to green. Check on the ink rack if the red LED of the corresponding ink cartridge is lit up. Prepare a new ink cartridge, and stir the ink. As shown in the figure below, (1.) place the cartridge with its widest surface facing upward and rotate it five times and then (2.) turn the cartridge over and rotate it another five times.
  • Page 131 Print Workflow Place the ink cartridge as shown in the following image. As shown in the figure on the ink cartridge, cut along the dotted lines by hand. Do not cut any areas outside of the dotted lines. Pull the nozzle out of the ink cartridge, and clip the tabs to the box. Nozzle Remove the sticker from the ink cartridge.
  • Page 132 Print Workflow Pull the ink rack front bar towards you and down. Remove the ink cartridge to be replaced from the ink rack. Grab the blue knobs on both sides of the BIB connection unit, and then pull it out toward you. BIB connection unit Lower the ink cartridge to be replaced from the ink rack.
  • Page 133 Print Workflow Raise the ink rack front bar up. This completes ink replacement. When the sub-tank is filled with ink, the green LED on the ink rack Illuminates.

  • Page 134: Changing User Permissions

    Print Workflow Changing User Permissions There are two types of user permissions: "L user permissions" and "H user permissions". For details on user permissions, refer to "Symbols in This Manual" on page The procedure for changing permissions is described below. Click "Show Hidden Icons"...

  • Page 135: Check The Belt Cleaning Unit Operation

    Print Workflow Check the Belt Cleaning Unit Operation Colour exclusion mode is used for performing printing operations such print head operation and belt feeding without the use of ink. You can check operation during Colour exclusion mode if you want to check operation of the belt cleaning unit without printing on fabric.

  • Page 136: Workflow When Turning Off The Power

    Workflow When Turning Off the Power Workflow When Turning Off the Power This section describes the procedure for turning off the power. Inserting the Stopper Pin of the Pressure Roller (Page 137) Lifting Up the Towel Roller (Page 138) Cleaning (Page 140) Exiting Leonardo...

  • Page 137: Inserting The Stopper Pin Of The Pressure Roller

    Workflow When Turning Off the Power Inserting the Stopper Pin of the Pressure Roller Be sure to always insert the pins on the left and right when work is completed. Leaving the hang- CAUTION ing low may deform the belt. Open the rear protective cover.

  • Page 138: Lifting Up The Towel Roller

    Workflow When Turning Off the Power Lifting Up the Towel Roller If the towel roller is installed, lift up the towel roller away from the belt. To lift up the towel roller, lift the towel roller first and tighten the supporting screw with the screw sticking out into the groove.
  • Page 139 Workflow When Turning Off the Power While lifting up the right side of the towel roller toward you, tighten the supporting screw (right) by hand keeping the screw sticking out into the groove. When the screw is loosened, the towel roller automatically lowers under its own weight. CAUTION Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the towel roller and the belt.

  • Page 140: Cleaning

    Workflow When Turning Off the Power Cleaning Wipers and Caps Refer to the "Maintenance Guide". Flushing Plate Refer to the "Maintenance Guide". Belt (When Using Pigment Ink) When pigment ink adheres to the belt, an ink film is formed. To prevent ink films, clean the belt referring to the Maintenance Guide.

  • Page 141: Emergency Stop By Use Of An Emergency Stop Button

    Workflow When Turning Off the Power Emergency Stop by Use of an Emergency Stop Button Push the emergency stop button to put the machine in emergency stop status, so that the print heads and motor do not operate suddenly when the power is turned on. There are five emergency stop buttons around the machine.

  • Page 142: Closing The Water Supply Valve On The Belt Cleaning Unit

    Workflow When Turning Off the Power Closing the Water Supply Valve on the Belt Cleaning Unit Close the water supply valve at the bottom of the front of the machine. Open Closed...

  • Page 143: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes actions to take when trouble occurs. Error Messages This section describes the causes for error messages and the actions that should be taken. If the trouble is not resolved even after taking these actions, contact the distributor where the machine was purchased for assistance.
  • Page 144 Troubleshooting Error Messages Cause Action Piece fault. The fabric to be printed on is not Check the fabric, and remove any folds affixed to the belt. or bulges. There is an abnormality or fault on the Remove the fabric and install it again. surface of the fabric.
  • Page 145 Troubleshooting Error Messages Cause Action "xx-x" albre receiver: +24cc power An error has occurred in a +24 V Press an "Emergency stop button". supply error power supply device on the machine. Turn off the power to the machine. Check the status of the device. "x"...
  • Page 146 Troubleshooting Error Messages Cause Action Print start error An error or fault has occurred in the Restart the machine. control system during system First pixel error initialization or printing. Pixel count error TIMEMAC error REQ error Interruption due to TIMEMAC error Generic error An unidentified error has occurred.

  • Page 147: Print Quality

    Troubleshooting Print Quality Condition Cause Action Poor print quality Faulty discharge of print head Increase the number of printing passes. (See "Load the Print Data" on page 114) Perform a nozzle check when changing jobs. Check that discharge is normal (normal print quality) before printing.

  • Page 148: Print Head Failure

    Troubleshooting On the [Color Selection] screen, select the print head for manual flushing. Multiple print heads can be selected. The selected print head changes its display as shown below. Click [Continue]. The print head moves over the flushing plate and starts manual flushing. When manual flushing is completed, the print head returns to its original position.
  • Page 149 Troubleshooting Click "Disable" in Leonardo. Select the check box for the column or row of the print head that has failed, and an "X" will appear at that position. EVO TRE 16 We do not recommend unselecting the check boxes for [Group A/Group B] along the bottom of this screen;...

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